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!

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[allthebadluck]

"Waaaah~!"

The cry - along with some rather duck-like sounds - are coming from a white unicorn that somehow seems to be running into absolutely everything as he stumbles around, trying to get his hooves under him but not quite managing. His horn also seems to be sparking a bit, small bolts of yellow magic shooting off in different directions.

...Please somepony help him.

[glimmer_of]

Oh look, someone else new. Starlight's just going to sigh a little and catch Donald with her magic. "Whoa there," she said. "You're going to spaz out and throw your legs in all directions if you keep that up!"

[allthebadluck]

Surprised, he flails a bit in the air before looking over. "Well, it's not like I was expecting to have four legs today!"

Not having to worry about staying upright, though, he took the moment to concentrate on his horn, reigning in some of the discharging magic.

[glimmer_of]

"I get that, it's like going from four to two." said Starlight, as she gently let him down once Donald figured out his hooves. "Just one in front of another, it's easy enough."

[allthebadluck]

As he was set down, he was a bit unsteady on his hooves, though at least he managed to stay standing. Trying to coordinate a step with a front leg, then a back leg, was trickier than it seemed though.

"And people think webbed feet are hard to walk with."

[glimmer_of]

"Webbed feet? Were you a duck before?"

She had never heard of ducks walking around talking before... Still, he seemed to be doing a little better now.

[allthebadluck]

"Yeah. Donald Duck."

That would the best introduction she'd get as he continued walking around, still getting more of a feel for how to move. Then he glanced over at himself.

"Being forced into a transformation is pretty suspicious...though I guess this is a little better than being turned into a pig."

Not by much, but still.

[glimmer_of]

"Going from four to two is pretty disorienting too," said Starlight with a light shrug. "But four is easier to navigate."

"I've noticed a lot of newcomers weren't four-legged either before coming here too so I'm guessing whatever exploded is responsible for this situation."

[allthebadluck]

"Not if you're used to two."

As if to punctuate his point, he tripped over his hooves again, though managed to just catch himself.

As he got back up though, he looked at her curiously.

"Explosion?"

[glimmer_of]

"Whoop," remarked Starlight, moving to catch him but fortunately he didn't need her help for now.

"Yes, there was a big explosion from what I heard. Brought a lot of ponies and other people here. Oh, I'm being rude. Starlight Glimmer."

[allthebadluck]

"Nice to meet you," he replied. The flatness in his voice was more from him focusing on his horn, which was still sparking slightly. Since he'd already given his name, it didn't need repeating.

"Anyone know what caused the explosion?"

[glimmer_of]

"I'm hearing a large machine, which I'm not familiar with." said Starlight, shaking her head.

She did notice the sparking at his horn and asked, "Having trouble with magic?"

[allthebadluck]

His eyes crossed a bit as focused on his horn. "I guess so. The magic I have in this form seems a bit different than my magic back home."

Hopefully it wouldn't take long to get a handle on the magic here.

[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."

[allthebadluck]

Glancing at her, he then nodded.

"Yeah, that'd probably be a good idea. The sooner I get the hang of the magic here, the better."

Especially if it'd spare all the time it took him to learn his magic back home.

[glimmer_of]

"Great! I wonder if I could set up a tutorial for ponies who are new to their new forms... might be a good idea."

"But in any case, Magic is study and focus. Envisioning direction, flow and magic as a start."

[allthebadluck]

He couldn't help snorting a bit.

"Sounds a lot like magic back home."

Geez, it was gonna take him years here too, wasn't it?

[glimmer_of]

"That's just like expanded stuff though," said Starlight, waving a hoof.

"Simple things like telekinesis and what not are easy to work with."

[allthebadluck]

"So those are like the basics then?"

At least that would be easy enough.

"So where do we start?"

[glimmer_of]

"Picking up stuff," said Starlight, levitating a small rock onto her hoof and holding it up for him to see.

"Focusing on the rock, making it move is the first step."

[allthebadluck]

Looking at the rock, his expression changes as he concentrates, his tongue sticking out a bit as he focuses. His horn sparks a bit, but the rock doesn't move.

[glimmer_of]

"Try it again," urged Starlight. "You really want that rock to move."