We Went To the Land Of the Ice and Snow

[badassfreakingoverlord]

[The scroll flickers on to show nothing but white. Distantly, beneath a blowing wind, the sounds of whirling propellers and hard work press faintly through. Then crunching -- the unmistakable sound of hooves compressing snow.]

Aww, crap.

[The viewpoint jerks up to reveal the Overlord, snow spotting his coat but not his fiery mane, as he stands in the midst of a swirling blizzard. In the distance, barely visible, his minion horde marches off the airship he'd long ago stolen for Talk Like A Pirate Day and... neglected to return.]

Who the hell designs a magic scroll that's so easy to accidentally turn on?

Hmph. Looks like the cat's out of the bag. [Smirking, the Overlord sweeps a hoof out as he turns the scroll to reveal great mounds of snow lumping up across an otherwise featureless plain. Closer inspection shows that these lumps are in fact ruins, crumbled buildings in various states of decay.]

Stalliongrad. The site of an ancient battle between ponies and windigos, and if Princess Celestia's dreams are anything to go on, the Frozen Fire of Friendship just might be here somewhere. Once I find it, I'll have all the power of ice and snow that the windigos have... and then Equestria will either be mine, or a frozen hell of ponies in ice blocks, trapped and wishing their Princesses had surrendered instead of condemning them! Hyaaa ha ha ha ha!

[Zetta flicks his tail at the scroll as he turns to match towards the ruins, shutting it off.]

Comments

[badassfreakingoverlord]

No, it's a bad thing. You ponies were starting to rest easy and forget who the true villain around here is. You needed a reminder.

[sailorlaughter]

I thought it was the Pale Pony.

But I mean, you're really good at kidnappings too! Like remember that one time? That was great!

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Yes. I remember it entirely too well. Heh, I accidentally and unknowingly kidnapped a Changeling Queen.

[sailorlaughter]

It was so FUN! Hey, hey, remember the wedding thing?

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Of course I remember! Hyaaa ha ha ha, the only way that could have been better is if I'd actually gotten you two married for real!

[sailorlaughter]

I KNOW! Bertie is the best wedding pranker! I just didn't wanna go get a divorce, way too much paperwork!

[badassfreakingoverlord]

I'm a little surprised you even know what those are here in happy pony love land.

[sailorlaughter]

[Shrug]

Sometimes ponies change! And that's okay too! They don't really happen all that much anyway.

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Well, Celestia forfend I put you through that agony.

[He's referencing the Netherworld-opposite with the angels and the light and good, not the Princess... but funny how that isn't clear.]

[sailorlaughter]

I haaaaaate filling out fooooorms.

[badassfreakingoverlord]

[Zetta pounces on that vulnerability like a cat pouncing on the laser pointer's spot.]

I'll note that for future pranking.

[sailorlaughter]

I'll note you noting it!