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

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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!

Comments

[shiningkindness]

"O-Oh wow...so it's almost all of us."

She had to admit, she kind of hoped Rarity would turn up. It would be nice for all of them to be together.

Though that brought up another thought, and on instinct she reached up, feeling her geode with her hoof.

"...I wonder if these will still work."

[takeittothebridge]

He snickered. "So, do you just like random destruction, or is there a point to blowing up castles?"

[shiningkindness]

Still a bit wobbly, she at least seemed to be getting better with each step. His words had her glancing up at him curiously.

"O-Oh...? So you're...not always a dragon?"

[shiningkindness]

A bit startled, she doesn't have time to react before Amelie disappears.

"...Bye..."

[explosions_are_awesome]

"As an arch mage dedicated to the art of Explosion Magic, I could not possibly go a single day without casting such a spell upon the land! Perfecting the power of the Explosion Magic is in fact, something I need to do. Or I'll explode." said Megumin seriously.

[usedpartycannon]

"They could! I mean, we've still got them so..." Said Pinkie, tapping her own geode. "We could possibly have a good time with them too! Just using them to play music or something!"

[the_perfect_pear]

You have telekinetic magic as well, so you can lift up things and the like.

We Earth Ponies need to use our hooves and teeth for things. [She wiggled a hoof in his direction.]

[glimmer_of]

"I can show you a few tips on how to control it," said Starlight, offering her help.

"Magic power is kind of my thing."

[caelum_ignis_draconigena]

He gives her a sheepish grin. "Well, not a real one at least. I've looked like one for a long time..."

Skyfire lets her set the pace and when they finally reach the lot, he settles down, being very careful to watch where he's putting himself. He's obviously worried about hitting something/one with his tail.

[mostpowerfulprimal]

Ho! This is such an interesting world! What a place my walk took me!

[There's a rather large, muscular stallion in underwear standing there, looking around from behind shades. His white hair denoted him as an older man, but he literally coiled with muscles.]

Hail! What land do I come to now? Godbert Manderville is my name! [He would call to the nearest person.]

[touspourun]

"To this one, or another?" Jean asked. "I suppose you could say this is my first time travelling to another world..."

[cidery]

"To another. I became a being called a Gem. This body of mine is a projection. This is my real self."

And she tugged her top down a little to show the apple-shaped gemstone in her neck.

[caelum_ignis_draconigena]

He happened to address a large, white and red dragon, that was currently reading a book that was clearly sized more for the local pony inhabitants of the world... Which made it look almost comically small in comparison to him. Skyfire looked up from his reading curiously.

"As I understand it, this place is called Equestria. I'm afraid I can't tell you much more than that at the moment as I've only recently arrived myself. My name is Skyfire."

[mostpowerfulprimal]

"Ah, I see. Well met, Skyfire. Well met!"

The Manderville man seemed to be right at home on four legs as he pulled out his hammer, and checked it over. "Perhaps I can ply my trade here. I am a goldsmith and this land seems rich in minerals. I feel inspiration coming on!"

[never_give_up]

[Serena had met her older timeclone self and she was feeling pretty good about it. Fennekin rode on her back as she looked around.]

What a nice town, huh Fennekin?

[Fennekin nodded, as Serena giggled.] This is a nice place. I'd love to go back, but we have to make the most of it. Okay?

Now... to find something to eat. Excuse me, where's a good food place here?

[never_give_up]

That mustache and hat... it couldn't be!

Serena had played her video games before heading out on the trip and yet...

"Excuse me, but... are you Mario?"

[touspourun]

"Your life is pretty... complicated, isn't it?" he asked, seeming to be a bit overwhelmed by all of this fantasy knowledge.

[cidery]

"It was complicated before I arrived in this world, or the first," said Apple with a little smile.

"I've learned to deal with it."

[touspourun]

"Well if it's any consolation, I hope things get much simpler for you soon," he answered. "But thank you again!"

[cidery]

"Not a problem. You take care!" Exclaimed Apple.

[1upboy]

He's momentarily surprised. He knows his fame is pretty far reaching, but, circumstances being what they are, he wasn't really expecting anyone to recognize him here.

Oh well, he grins at the young pony, points to himself and says...

"It's-a me."

He even has the goofy accent and fairly high pitched voice you'd expect from him.

[never_give_up]

Oh, my gosh. It really is him. One of her video game characters come to life.

"I'm Serena! I'm a big fan of your work!" Exclaimed Serena, fidgeting nervously. She wished she had her stuff here, she could probably ask for an autograph.

[1upboy]

"It's-a always nice to meet a fan." He means it, too, it's not some meaningless platitude.

And he'd be willing to give an autograph, but there's that whole "no hands" thing.

[never_give_up]

Yeah just, wow. He's so nice!

"I just, wow. I've met some people before but I've never met such a famous person... pony, yes." She blushed a little. "So um, were you in the middle of something when you came here?"

[caelum_ignis_draconigena]

Skyfire tilted his head in consideration, then looked thoughtful. "Do you perhaps know how to refine metals other than gold?" He pauses and flips carefully through the book with his claw tips.

"According to this I can eat metals, minerals and gems... which at my size means I'll be doing a fair bit of digging somewhere. Would you be willing to perhaps consider a trade of services in future?" Trading the raw metals for some of the refined product later could be good for the both of them.