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

[Private Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

Ah, but you play your part as the escaped mental patient with aspirations of taking over Ponyville admirably!

[Trixie is definitely teasing right now.]

[Private Visual]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Trust me, if I was just playing a role, I'd ham it up more, and yes, that's possible.

[Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

[Trixie will just make a minor adjustment and hope that Zetta doesn't notice.]

Show Trixie what you got!

[Visual]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

I've been trying, but I never manage to get you in my bedroom.

[Yep, he went there.]

[Private Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

[Drat. That did not go according to plan. Trixie sighs and puts it back to private.]

You were supposed to show how much of a "ham" you were, as you put it.

[Private Visual]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

I'm fairly certain if I did that, the Princesses would think I was finally launching my final attack on Equestria. When a demon abandons subtlety, we abandon subtlety.

[Just think. Zetta is pretty much stating he's been underplaying himself all this time. How worrying is that?]

[Private Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

...Wait, you were never subtle to begin with!

[Private Visual]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Oh, I won't claim to be the most devious and subtle of Overlords... but I'm certainly not the least, not by a long shot!

[Private Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

The Great and Powerful Trixie can only hope to imagine the thousands upon thousands of demons which prove themselves to actually know the definition of subtlety.

[Private Visual]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

I've told you you'd fit in well in a Netherworld.

[Private Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

...Perhaps. Though... Trixie is beginning to think you don't.

[More teasing!]

[Private Visual]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

That's like telling you you weren't born to the stage -- it's so obviously untrue it's impossible to even get mad at the claim!

[Private Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

[Trixie opened her mouth, closing it multiple times. She couldn't come up with any evidence to say the contrary.]

...Drat. 'Tis true, Trixie supposes. Though... Trixie cannot help but wonder just how much her role would change id she did so occupy your netherworld.

[Private Visual]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Hyaaa ha ha ha ha! Surprisingly little! Except you'd have a lot less trouble getting an opportunity to play for the ruler of it!

[Private Visual]

[cape_and_wizard_hat]

...Now, why in Equestria would Trixie wish to become ruler?

[Private Visual]

[badassfreakingoverlord]

I mean perform for the ruler, babe. But if you were the Overlord of a Netheworld, you could order people to come to your shows.