HOOVESWEEK 5

[ponymeisters]

[Morning, Equestrians! It’s that time again, and the newsponies have a new, fresh stock of Equestria's most-read magazine!]




Queen Chrysalis is at last fallen! But in her place, a new changeling queen has claimed the throne. Is she really sincere about peace, or are we going to see another invasion from those beastly insects who have caused nothing but trouble since the royal wedding? And for that matter, can we trust the off-worlders who have been threatening Equestria since the beginning of Nightmare Night?

Other Top Stories Include:
Title: A Frightful Nightmare Night
by Lamin King

Title: Alicorns Gone Wild! A Night in Los Pegasus
by Hunter S. Topline

Title: Honey and Vinegar: Use In Case of An Emergency
by Dan Knacker

Title: Tom Shanks and The Great Equestrian Movie
by Horse Greeley


BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE:

-A report that Pinkie Pie has created a monster! Our science editor discusses the birth of the creature called Princess Pumice and what it means for the idea of "life" itself.
-A look at the crazy fog which plagued Ponyville. Cloudsdale's weather czar has announced a possible connection between the fog and the disappearing clouds that have now been reported as far west as Appaloosa.
-A report on PONIES RISING FROM THE DEAD. What is that even about? Are they pony-phoenix hybrids? Also, one of the murdered is a murderer and living now on the Ponyville commune. Seems like a dangerous place.
-An opinion piece defending Discord and his crazy antics over the past few months, hinting that his motivation was...love?
-Another op-ed on the sudden influx of off-worlder dragons. Are they getting more dangerous? They certainly seem to be doing something! And why are they harassing kitties?
-A further report on the disappearance of needed rainclouds. The problem seems to be spreading to Baltimare and Hollow Shades now, with local authorities stumped.
-Proof positive of the steamy relationship between Iron Liz and Harvey Finevoice. A kiss and a proposal happened; is a wedding not far behind?
-A review of the best Hearth's Warming gifts from this year around Equestria, including crystalberry jam and the latest installment of Daring Do! Just watch out for that grinch of an 'evil overlord', lest he try and steal them from you!
-Travel and foaleign news (or is it?) is reporting the shocking existence of moon ponies. Not only this, but said mysterious off-world ponies have begun opening up trade and tourism channels through several countries, including Griffaltar and Great Bridle. We're here to give an exclusive review of what to do, what to see, and how anypony can now experience this new frontier through an affordable international intermediary!
-A retrospective of Manehatten's Winter Fashion Week. Included is a profile on the winner of this year's couture contest, 國辔 of Galloxia*, and pictures of the first-timer's out-of-this-world designs and even crazier shoes.

So come one, come all, and read HOOVESWEEK! Only 5 bits a copy - now and forever!

*"Guo Pei", in Seres script, aka the writing system of Galloxia.

((OOC: As usual, feel free to react, or comment on those stories, or even make up seeing others in this issue!

Original picture credit is here.))

Comments

[ponycure_dream]

"Tw-Twilight...?"

Nozomi had missed a lot of those issues prior, but curiosity had gotten the best of her, especially after her lousy going with the Changling invasion. Some Pretty Cure she turned out to be. Catching Twilight setting one of those magazines on fire, though, got her worried, leading her to trot up to her friend.

"...wh-what's wrong? I mean... what did it say?"

[magicalrealist]

"...Nightmare Night."

That's all she says in response, but the bitterness in her voice is enough to describe her displeasure.

[ponycure_dream]

"...oh..."

Common sense would have lead to Nozomi to just leave it right there, but curiosity got the better of her and she ended up reading through it.

Big mistake.

Twilight can see Nozomi's face contort from confusion to anger to sadness... and it sticks there as she looks up at Twilight.

"...why would they write these things about us? I..." she stammered, choking back a sob. She'd found something that majorly upset her.

[magicalrealist]

Having an idea of which section upset her the most, Twilight wraps a foreleg around the girl in comfort.

"Because it's a gossip magazine. They'll exasperate everything if it means selling more copies."

[ponycure_dream]

Tossing aside the magazine, Nozomi leaned into the comforting hug.

"Well, it's wrong. They're hurting us to make them all look good..."

[magicalrealist]

"It is wrong. And it's terrible that they'll say these things about us so they can make more money. It's...best not to read them."