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

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[the_perfect_pear]

Ah, it's all right sir. I wasn't looking where I was going either.

[Pear was starting to get used to ponies running into her, but also starting to get used to newcomers as well as she managed a smile.]

Are you new here like I am?

[allthebadluck]

[Still a bit unsteady on his hooves, he looked up at her and nodded.]

Yeah. Still trying to get used to walking on all fours again.

[the_perfect_pear]

Again? You've been on all fours before?

[Pear wasn't assuming he wasn't a four-legged pony but she was surprised.]

Did you need help?

[allthebadluck]

[He couldn't help a small grimace as he nodded.] Yeah. This isn't the first time I've been forced to transform. Not for really long, but still. I just need to get used to it again.

[the_perfect_pear]

From what I've been hearing from other people and ponies, the transformation might be one way for as long as your duration might be here. [Pear hesitantly remarked.]

I'm not too sure on this source though.

[allthebadluck]

[He couldn't help grumbling a bit, a noise that definitely made him sound more duckish than anything.]

Great.

[Couldn't he have at least been something with hands?]

[the_perfect_pear]

Sorry. I'm not good with magic at all, so I couldn't really say what's causing the one-way transformation.

[She smiled sheepishly.] Sorry I can't be of help on that angle.

[allthebadluck]

Nah, it's fine.

[It wasn't really, but he'll get over it eventually.]

Guess this form is at least more useful than being turned into an actual duck.

[He'd seen some ducks around here, but they were very...ordinary.]

[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.]

[allthebadluck]

[Blinking, he glanced at his own hoof.]

...How?

[the_perfect_pear]

We're strong and flexible in that manner. It takes practice, also we can sew with our teeth.

[allthebadluck]

[He stared at her for a moment, then looked at his hoof again.]

...Yeah, I'm definitely gonna need to learn telekinetic magic.

[the_perfect_pear]

I'm sure you can do it. For unicorns, it's almost as natural as breathing.

[allthebadluck]

Might be a little different for someone who was suddenly turned into a unicorn.

[the_perfect_pear]

True, but what's not to say we have muscle memory too? Some things might translate over.

[allthebadluck]

Probably.

[He kind of doubted it, but he let it drop for now.]

Anyway, thanks for the advice, Miss...?

[the_perfect_pear]

Pear Butter. And no problem. You take care now, y'hear?