Newcomers and veterans alike, welcome to the world of ponies!

[aie_mods]

Who: YOU. And you. And you. And everyone!
What: What just happened!? You've been transported into the world of ponies, that's what.
When: November 10th
Where: Smack dab in the middle of Ponyville. And around Ponyville. And maybe a little outside Ponyville too.
Rating: You know you.

(Pssst. Check out the story so far to get an idea for what's happened prior to this point!)

It all happened in a flash. Short earthquakes and aftershocks rocked some of the buildings in Ponyville as a magical explosion wreaked its own brand of havoc across Equestria. Once the dust settled, however, the Ponyville ponies realized that there were some newcomers in their midst. Ones that were definitely not there before the explosion. So where did they come from, and how did they get here? Did the explosion bring them here?

Luckily, the actual damage from the earthquakes was minor, and there were no actual downed buildings, just some that were now slightly cracked and in need of repairs.

The natives slowly closed in on the newcomers, warily eyeing them and wondering what their intentions were. But rather than looking angry or upset, they just looked confused and curious. Why not introduce yourselves to them, and to each other?

The official royal welcome wagon might even show up soon!

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[aie_mods]

Celestia took everything in... and couldn't help laughing a little. Just honest laughter. Lowering her voice a bit herself, she responded.

"Oh, you mustn't be so formal about it! Why, if any of you took what I said at face value and believed it without knowing who I am or where you are, I'd be slightly worried. Like I told somepony else just a few minutes ago, even though I can promise you I've no reason to be distrusted, I also cannot prove that right now. All I can hope for is that I and the ponies of Equestria are able to do what they can for you and the others, and that we can earn your trust, in time."

Re: The welcome wagon is officially here!

[glimmer_of]

Oh thank goodness, Princess Celestia. Though there seemed to be no flicker of recognition but Starlight spoke up. "Hey Princess Celestia? Not to sound ungrateful or anything but I need to bug out and head to Twilight's castle. She's probably got the stuff I need to research a solution for this."

Wow, informal as heck, as if talking to an equal. "I mean, I don't want to sound ungrateful for the help, but if Twilight's not here then it stands to reason that somepony needs to fill her research shoes."

[emet_selch]

Haurchefant was gentle, but when wasn't he, when he spoke. "I'm afraid I cannot pinch you, friend - but I can promise this is no dream."

[emet_selch]

"He carried a feather dropped from Lady Lightning, when she appeared so very long ago. Why, it was looking so very broken by the time he came to rest with me."

Luckily not Edda-level, but Haurchefant shook his head. "...A pity he perished trying to surpass his limits."

[neighfeni]

One of the bonuses of being a icy-fairy-winged pony is that it makes you easier to spot, whether by the light glinting off the wings or the axe, or by the chill in the air nearby. In fact, both are what alert her elder sister to her presence, more than voice alone, as Nephenee's searching for her Havenmates. The atmosphere just became charged with ions and a chill beyond that of November itself, and the Sentinel's ears perked up. Was that armor she heard...she looked up.

Yeeeees. She wasn't alone here after all.

With a strong push of her wings to pop herself into the air, Nephenee yelled out, "Cirno! Ah'm here!" Incoming hugs, ice fae.

[frozenmemories]

The laughter startled the poor filly for a moment before she settles once more, straightening up. The words comforted her but still... It could be figured out later once things came to light or not. One thing at a time.

"When the Wild Roses wither somewhere more will spring up. Along with whatever darkness will follow the light."

She smiles slightly, a more settled but shy smile.

"It's gotten some of us into some serious trouble before- trusting blindly. But in the end it turned out somewhat alright. If anything, if you really need help or whatever, I'm sure most of us would be more then willing to help you out. Out of the knowledge of who you are from another world or just by the fact it seems we have nothing better to do."

The life of a Adventurer. So true.

Later-ish? Not much later

[neighfeni]

While the question wasn't heard, later there was someone (or someones) familiar calling out overhead, as Yukiko walked around.

"Fluttershy! Yukiko! Yua! Patchouli! M'iles! Kori! Ziva!"

[frozenmemories]

"Heh...Maybe it'll stop after that. Been to four myself."

She doesn't look proud of that but shrugs it off a little. Live and learn but for now- More interesting things to ask and be curious about.

"But that's really interesting. So...you are really that gem and not a pony? Does it do anything cool?"

[frozenmemories]

"Huh?"

Any fear that was being held in her body drained at the familiar voice and sight of her sister. A big bright smile crosses her face, catching the armor and weapon. That fully reassured her at this point and heading to intercept.

"Sis! You're here too! What's going on? Do we need to go beat something up?"

Because..seriously this feels like that might be the case.

[frozenmemories]

"....But how? Sis said when you...you know, there isn't any coming back. How?"

It's softly said but the meaning is heard she hopes. Going to slowly walk forward warily. Cirno isn't sure about this.

[emet_selch]

Haurchefant closes his eyes, letting himself softly sigh to her. "This isn't my star."

In other words, he has no idea-- but then adds, calmly, "but I assume there are forces outside our control. Perhaps they took pity on me?"

[neighfeni]

There's a sound of armor and cloth crashing together as they slam together and embrace, and Neph just holds her for a moment before answering.

"Yeah, it's me...Ah...have no idea on the answer to either o'those. It isn't our Equestria, unfortunately. But...no idea if we gotta beat up somethin'."

"Ah wouldn't be surprised if so, though." It comes after a beat, but she chuckles.

"Well, ya know what we'll hafta do if there's somethin' to defeat, dontcha?"

[canreallyfly]

Fluttershy perked up upon hearing her name, but didn't recognize the person who said it... should she approach? Should she...

"U-Um.... excuse me... h-how do you know my name?" She'd already approached before she could decide to bail.

[shiningkindness]

"...Oh dear...oh dear, oh dear..."

This is what most ponies would hear as they pass by Fluttershy, who was curled up as she leaned against the wall of a nearby building. Which probably wasn't anything unusual to those who might know Fluttershy, who was probably made anxious by the tremors, the explosion, and all the sudden newcomers flooding the town.

Some closer inspection, though, might show something a bit different about Fluttershy. Though she seemed to be trying to hide behind her mane, the butterfly clip kept her hair tucked back and away from her face. And those able to get close enough might notice the butterflies on her cutie mark weren't the same color.

At the moment, though...someone should probably check to see if she's all right.

[neighfeni]

There was a sound not unlike brakes screeching as the blue Alicorn skidded to a halt in midair, looking down at the yellow pegasus.

Well, the reaction wasn't what she'd like, but it's a Fluttershy. She literally couldn't say no to that.

Touching down with surprising ease for an apparent newpony, the robed pony smiled kindly at Fluttershy, and made sure to adjust her posture and voice to suit the situation. "Ah, well, Ah, uh...Ah've been to another Equestria. Somethin' like what happened here happened there, an'...well, Ah might know another Fluttershy...or...three?"

She rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly. "And was travelin' with one recently...hence yellin' your name. Sorry for confusin' ya."

But instead of getting too sheepish about it, she gently held out a hoof for Fluttershy. "Ah'm Nephenee. Nice to meet ya."

[takeittothebridge]

"Huh...this is interesting."

That was really all Bridge had to say as he looked around town and seeing all the pony inhabitants. Though there were a few others that weren't ponies, there didn't seem to be a human or the like in sight.

Not even himself, he realized, as he looked himself over. He stood a bit taller than most of the standard pony inhabitants, and while he was also a four-legged creature he wasn't exactly the same. The body was mostly the same as those around him, with black fur, and a black mane and tail with a red luster to its shine. Some of the ponies even had feathered wings, just like he did. But while they all had four hooves, he only had hooves on his hind legs, while the front legs seemed to have claws - talons? - at the ends of them. Which he didn't mind, because they made it easier to grab things. He also didn't seem to have a muzzle like the ponies either, but a beak.

"...Something tells me I'm not in Birchepoint anymore."

[frozenmemories]

"...Pity or knew there were many who missed you and wanted to give you another chance?"

She stops close by before offering up a smile. It's faint and she uses a hoof to brush tears out of her eyes.

"I think a lot of people would be happy to see you once again. Let alone those of us who saw you fall to save us."

[neighfeni]

Oh thank the Twelve and Celestia, she wasn't expected to keep up the Kalosian. Phew.

Nephenee nodded, "It would. Ah spent some time in Kalos, once visitin' one o'my sisters, an' before that kinda outta nowhere. Are ya a Pokémon trainer too?"

[frozenmemories]

Even after the embrace, Cirno clings slightly. Still trying to keep herself thinking more postivly for the moment. It was alright..More so later once they ran into Yukiko but still. The girl smiles brightly

"I was afraid of that...well..more then that but it's okay. We can figure it out right?' Although at the part about not knowing what they were here fro she frowns, playfully but still.

"At least back in Eorzea we knew that was coming....Here we may never know until it's too late!"

And then that set up had her giggling. It was silly but it always seemed to make her smile.

"Of course, We axe them some questions!" She left the last bit to her sister. Because it wasn't her part either way.

[emet_selch]

His tail flicking, Haurchefant offered his head for a small headrub, before...

...He has to say it, else break her heart. "...I may not be who you seek." He offers, however, his own hoof - this was hard to get used to, Haurchefant shook a little on his feet.

[emet_selch]

Huh. He had noticed a little of his dark aura a little earlier, but he can't just say that!

"I suppose that would make up for not having hands!"

[onaroll]

A pair of brass hoops appear in the air next to Amelie and she sticks her left foreleg through the one on the left. It emerges from the hoop floating to her right.

“How’s this?”

[onaroll]

Grin grin.

“I’m the current Champion! Grand Duchess Amelie Felice Amaryllis.”

[onaroll]

“Fluttershy? Are you alright?”

Amelie’s fairly certain this is going to be another Grunkle Stan/Pinkie Pie scenario, but that’s still her friend so she has to do something.

[shiningkindness]

She jumped at the sudden voice, looking over with wide eyes before ducking her head shyly.

"...I...I-I'm sorry...H-Have we...met?"