The steps, as reconstructed by archival fans, are brutal:
The fillies’ eyes widened. "Quit?" Sweetie Belle squeaked. "But you're the teacher!" ponyville confidential alternate ending
Furthermore, the alternate ending provides insight into the show's creative process and the decisions made by the writers. The fact that the writers considered a darker and more sinister conclusion for the episode demonstrates their willingness to experiment and explore different narrative paths. The steps, as reconstructed by archival fans, are