☼ [visual][locked from Zetta]

[solequus]

[Welp. Here's Celestia, and she doesn't look very happy sitting on her throne. In fact, she looks downright angry.]

Everypony. I apologize for this rather abrupt announcement, but I need you to be on the lookout for our...resident Overlord.

It appears he's made good on his promise to extract information from ponies' dreams, after all.

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[name_is_zedd]

[Oh, ho! This is going to be interesting. He's gonna keep silent and watch!]

[want_a_vacation]

Overlord?

*So much for hoping there weren't any actually dangerous psychopaths around here...*

[visual]

[solequus]

Overlord Zetta, yes.

[Visual]

[kingofthetvworld]

[...the dream guy? But he made it painfully clear he'd shut his mouth if people paid up.]

W-What?! Oh no! This is all my fault, I didn't give him enough sticks!

Re: [Visual]

[solequus]

Its not your fault.

[Aww. Teddie no.]

[Visual]

[neverputincharge]

Overlord? Didn't know we had one.

[Aren't you the one in charge, Celestia?]

[Visual]

[solequus]

[She is.]

Its more a self-given title in this world. But, yes, Overlord Zetta.

[pirateponyprincess]

What plans do we have in solving this problem?

[She assumes "giant bloody raid on the castle" is out of the question.]

[solequus]

Unfortunately, without knowing precisely what information he took, there's not much we can do presently.

Still, knowing the Overlord's tendencies, I'm counting on him revealing his intentions soon enough. He's not one to do things quietly or subtly.

[ponymechanic]

Great. Just great.

[As if he needed any more reminds of that mess that was caused by him ruining the Gala (before the next issue of Hoovesweek that is).]

Guess we'll have to worry about our secrets being told because of our dreams.

[solequus]

If need be, you can request aid from Princess Luna during the nights, Tails.

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[mechmadeoflove]

Your Highness.

If there's any way for me to run interference between Zetta and dreamers - prevent any more damage from being done - then I volunteer.

My name is Josh Preston. You can ask Her Highness Princess Luna about my credentials and abilities, but the short version is - hah. 'Protect dreamers' is what my cutie mark is telling me.

Even if it means taking on the Overlord.

[private]

[solequus]

Ah, such abilities would be appreciated. I'd recommend not confronting the Overlord, especially not alone. Even in dreams he's quite overpowered, so simply a show of force wouldn't impress him.

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[stormbroken]

Beginning to understand why Arma-One existed in my world. This was what was bothering you, then?

I guess it's considered a war crime/atrocity to weaponize friendship in an attempt to rehabilitate ponies here, too, isn't it? Because seriously, that's sounding like a real good option here.

[visual]

[solequus]

Yes.

For the most part, yes. Depriving ponies of their free will is not an idea I like.

[Visual | Private]

[prissyhooves]

Overlord? What has he done exactly, Princess?

[Visual | Private]

[solequus]

...Rarity?

[HOLY]

You're back? I wasn't informed...

[fckingcazadors]

I have some many questions about this announcement I'm not even sure where to start.

[solequus]

Its understandable. Especially seeing as you seem to be new.

[sailorlaughter]

[Pinkie leans in to whisper:]

Do you want me to deploy the Mega-Prank?

[solequus]

The--

[Her eyes widens. For one, how did you get into the throne room so quickly-

She whispers back]

The Mega-Prank!? Pinkie, you know we agreed you'd only use it as a last resort!

Visual

[nekomikoreimu]

What did that demon do, and how do we stop him?

[Visual/Private]

[weaponizedgems]

[As much as she dislikes Celestia, she can't ignore the fact that Zetta is somehow involved and that worries her. Why? Because the Overlord in question has been courting her.

For the moment, she keeps a rather neutral look on her countenance.]

Exactly, what did he take and how important is it to find him.

[Visual/Private]

[solequus]

Unfortunately, I've run into a stumbling block trying to figure it out. Because it was in my dreams, and dreams are not always entirely clear, I can't say for certain what he managed to get out of my head.

But I can narrow it down to it pertaining to...something ancient. Something even before my time, among the pieces of information passed down to me from my predecessors.

[visual]

[windyellow]

[There's a yellow earth pony who is looking both concerned at the news, and thoughtful.]

Excuse me princess. Is this overlord named Zetta?

What's this about dreams though?

[visual]

[solequus]

I see you know of him.

[She sighs.]

Unfortunately, he managed to extract information from my dreams.

[iron_mare]

...


Great.

[solequus]

Everything will be all right, Liz. And Princess Luna and I will make sure this doesn't happen again.

[frozenmemories]

[Alright, Even if the fairy isn't fully ready to be on her own but this..it hit too close to something that happened before.]

What can we do to help?

[visual]

[needsteaplz]

Well, that's just great.

[Saori's now even more concerned. Dreams were already a domain she had no control over as it were. Which means the chances of the cat being let out of the bag regarding her other identity just escalated.]

I wish my friend back home was here. His forte involves dreams and he would know how to block someone from snooping around like this.

[visual]

[solequus]

My dreams and mind are generally well-protected, but unfortunately, Zetta found a loophole. That loophole is being closed as we speak, thankfully.

[linefacingforever]

...I could set him on fire for you.

[That may or may not be a serious offer.]

[solequus]

I appreciate the sentiment, but I believe he's already halfway there.

[wizardofharmony]

I stand ready to assist in any way possible, your Highness.

[Unspoken: YAY QUEST! Because she feels REALLY GUILTY about that being her reaction.]

[neighfeni]

...Horsefeathers...

Beggin' your pardon, but do we know what information he got ahold of, Your Highness? Ah'll help in any way Ah can.