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!

Comments

[triceratrots]

"Again? These interludes will never end, will they?"

That was about all Billy had to say on the subject. He was quite used to chaos in his life, between monster attacks, space adventures, and a previous round in Ponyville, but his life kept upping the ante.

He kept his distance from the damaged structures, awkwardly picking up his hoof to wave. And try not to trip over a---whoa. He stumbled right in front of someone, reaching up to adjust his glasses with a hoof.

"Excuse me. Somewhat inexperienced quadruped coming through?"

[emet_selch]

"...Only somewhat? Dear friend," haurchefant you aren't even a FRIEND yet, "have you some?"

[triceratrots]

"Experience? Yes. I'm...a former human, turned unicorn, turned human again, then unicorn once again. It's a little dizzying to think about."

Billy adjusted his glasses with a hoof. "You're new, then? Don't worry. The strangeness will pass, for the most part."

[emet_selch]

--!! oh my gosh, Haurchefant is suddenly beaming more.
"I must admit, this is my first time being a unicorn - though I know not what a human is! I was Elezen, and then... well, Elezen in general.

What might your name be?"

[triceratrots]

"I'm not sure what Elezen means either, to be honest...but I gather that this is just as strange for you. But we'll help you out."

Billy offered a hoof. "I'm Billy Cranston, and...I'm rusty on my spellwork, but I might be able to show you something."

[emet_selch]

"...Elezen is but one of the species of Spoken, from my land!"

As he's offered a hoof, Haurchefant holds up one of his own. "My name is Haurchefant - wait, there are even spells to be used?! How splendid!"

[triceratrots]

Billy shakes his hoof, then smiles and magically withdraws a book from the saddle bag he'd acquired first thing. "Yes. All unicorns are capable of casting spells, as far as I know, and it doesn't take all that long to study the basics and work your way up."

He looks thoughtful. "Has your horn released any pent-up magic?"

[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!"

[triceratrots]

"Other ponies usually have to use their teeth or tails. That's one of the benefits of unicorn magic. It's usually the first thing you naturally learn. To use it, you simply concentrate on the object and focus on where you'd like it to go."

[takeittothebridge]

He stumbled slightly, though managed to catch himself, his wings automatically spreading out for balance. Glancing at the unicorn, he grinned a bit, waving one taloned hand dismissively.

"Hey, no worries. I'm still getting the hang of four legs myself."

[triceratrots]

Billy smiled---for once, it was certainly nice to be understood. "I've done this before, so you'd think it would be easier, but changing balance so drastically is an adjustment no matter when, I suppose."

He straightened himself. "Other than that...how are you doing?"

[takeittothebridge]

"Well, you'll probably get the hang of it again a lot quicker if you've done it before. I'm used to changing shape myself, but this is the first time I've turned into something of the four-legged variety. So it'll take a lot of getting used to."

[triceratrots]

"...huh. What shape did you take before?"

[takeittothebridge]

"Well, I generally have a more human-like form, which is my default. When I'm in water though, I get a fish-like tail...kinda like a mermaid, but not a mermaid."

Hesitating a bit, he then quirks a smile.

"I've also got a, uh...form of a duck."

[triceratrots]

"That's fascinating! I've always been a little hesitant around the water, but that'd be incredibly useful."

He grinned.

"What did you like better?"