1st Love Ballad: Home is Where The Heart Is [Visual]

[loveisabattlefield]

(There's a confused pink alicorn on the other end of the scroll, turning her head as if she's looking for something in particular.)

Ponyville wasn't like this a moment ago...

(She leans towards the green dragon by her side.)

Aria? I think we went back in time...

(She doesn't seem to notice the scroll until a changeling paws at it and brings it to the alicorn's attention, who seems surprised by its appearance.)

Oh! Is this a magic scroll? A recording magic scroll?

(The creatures by her side don't seem very sure of the answer, so instead of question in, the princess of love composes herself and smiles.)

Well, if that's the case, then hello, everypony! I'm Princess Cadence. I'm not sure what's going on in this Equestria, but if I still have my Pokemon, then something must be wrong. I thought they were left behind in Johto...

(She shakes her head.)

In any case, I hope you're all doing well, especially you humans, if you're here, too. Switching from quadrupedal to bipedal isn't easy and I can' imagine the reverse is any easier.

(The princess laughs lightly.)

...That is if there even are humans here. I hope it's not another incident like the one in Johto...

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[etranger]

"You were in Johto?"

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[loveisabattlefield]

Mhm. There were people and ponies waking up in Johto and being told to start their adventures as a Pokemon Trainer or a Breeder! I became a breeder.

(A natural choice for the princess of love.)

[blamemysister]

Ah dear niece! Welcome to the madness, we have cake and sudoku.

[loveisabattlefield]

Oh, I love cake and sud--

(A pause. Woona, why are you a stallion)

...Uncle Luna?

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[marearcana]

Well we did just get out of an incident where almost everypony was Pokémon for a week.

Either way, it's clear you're not from this Equestria.

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[loveisabattlefield]

I'm beginning to think the same thing. Your castle isn't here, plus there--

(Cadence places a hoof over her mouth.)

...I wasn't supposed to say that, was I?

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[pirateponyprincess]

[Hey, it's Celestia! ...Only with a hat and ragged clothes.]

Ah, Cadence. It's good to see you again. It has been quite a while for both of us, I imagine.

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[loveisabattlefield]

(Wow auntie, you sure are kicking back today, aren't you.)

Oh, yes. It's been so long, with the months spent in Johto and back home...but I'm glad to see you, all the same.

Auntie? I'm beginning to think something's not right with this Equestria.

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[thefreedomreign]

[Man, how many princesses does this place have?]

From what I understand, a lot of us were human before we were transported. I think humans are the majority, actually, but you do have others that were demons, robots or some manner of animal where they're from.

It's nice to meet you, Princess. I'm Vergil.

[Still, he bows like a gentleman. Because he's Sparda's son and he would be remiss if he wasn't at least properly cordial to royalty.]

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[loveisabattlefield]

(Ah, he's so polite. It's really nice to see offworlders treat her with that kind of respect, but the modest Cadence smiles and waves her hoof.)

It's a pleasure to meet you, Vergil. And you don't have to bow, if you don't want to. I appreciate it, though.

(She really does appreciate it.)

There was a similar problem back on Johto, actually. Back there, everyone became humans, so it was pretty tricky, but the others there were so friendly and supportive. I trust that the ponies here have been just as kind to you?

[neighfeni]

[Is this country blue pony bowing? Of course she is, it's Nephenee.]

Naw, it definitely takes some gettin' used to, Your Highness. Done it a few times now myself. But yeah, there's humans here. Bunch of us are.

[loveisabattlefield]

(Cadence offers her a smile.)

You don't have to bow, if you don't want to...but I'm glad to hear you're used to walking like a pony. It took me some time to get used to two legs, but with determination and a little practice, it was easy!

...Though I did walk along the walls for a little extra balance.

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[robotfightclub]

How many Princesses does a place even need?

[And where are all the kings and queens for that matter?]

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[noxequus]

Precisely two sovereign rulers at most.

Mi Amore Cadenza is not technically a ruler of Equestria as you know it, however, but of the Crystal Empire, further to the north. About the same distance northward as Stalliongrad, but in the other direction longitudinally.

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[loveisabattlefield]

Equestria has four. Just as Luna said, she and Celestia are the two main rulers. I run the Crystal Empire with my husband, Shining Armor, and Twilight Sparkle is the newest princess. In my Equestria, she earned a castle for herself in Ponyville.

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[needsteaplz]

[So many princesses. Somepony's inner filly is squealing in joy. Saori still politely bows.]

A welcome back is in order then, princess. My name is Saori.

It was awkward to be on four legs but it's not bad now. I do have to say it's a nice change from the past world I was in.

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[loveisabattlefield]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Saori. I'm glad you're enjoying your stay in Equestria; it's...more peaceful than the other worlds I've heard about. What about yours?

[frozenmemories]

Not just humans are here....unless you mean human like.

[Cirno..that's not the point.]

[loveisabattlefield]

I mean anything besides ponies. I'm pretty sure not everyone brought here is human, but most of them usually are. At least, that's how it was back in Johto. I assume you weren't human?

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[therealrisette]

[Oh gosh, another princess! And she knows about humans and Pokémon! Coming so soon after Rise has been changed from one and then to the other, she's understandably a little excited to meet this pony!]

Oh! I'm human! Or... I used to be. But I think I'm getting pretty good at being a pony!

[The young filly on the scroll looks so very proud of herself. In that childlike, innocent way... fitting, since she couldn't be any older than twelve or thirteen by all appearances.]

I was a Pokémon, too! A bunch of us were! I was something called a Kirlia, and there was this other one that looked like a grown up version of me. Coco-san turned into that one. She was really pretty, like you!

[Wow, that... all just kind of spilled out. It's kind of embarrassing, and somehow she's managing to blush despite being a pink pony herself. Hopefully the unfortunate implications of some of that won't reach Coco... she thinks she's really pretty as a pony, too!]

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[loveisabattlefield]

(Oh Rise, you're so precious. Of course, the flattery gets a light blush out of Cadence, but she's prepared to greet your enthusiasm with a smile.)

Thank you! It certainly sounds like you're enjoying yourself. I hope it hasn't been too tiring, jumping from human to pony to Pokemon.

[neverputincharge]

Don't we got enough princesses in this place already.

[Seriously, all you people with same name and look are starting to give him a headache.]

[loveisabattlefield]

(Hey, it's not her fault ponies are a copy/paster's dream, okay? Even the princesses come out of the same molds.)

I hope so. Equestria needs its princesses, especially if others from other worlds are suddenly coming in

[kind_to_all]

Princess Cadance! [ She bows respectfully. ] Welcome back. Or... or for the first time, I suppose. Are you doing okay... adjusting?

[loveisabattlefield]

I'm doing just fine, Fluttershy. And I'm glad to see you're okay, too. I hope you haven't had too much trouble, either.

...Unless you're from this Equestria, then you wouldn't have a problem at all.

[rabbitheartedfox]

Hello! It's nice to meet you Princess. I'm Mani. [Mani bows her head slightly, that's what you do when addressing a princess right?]

There are humans here, and other kinds of people too. I'm not human but I was bipedal as well, most of the time.

[loveisabattlefield]

(Aww, that's awful sweet of you, Mani.)

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mani. If I may ask, what were you before you became a pony?

[rafflesia_neighponi]

[...Did you just say Pokémon, Cadence? She's pretty sure you did...so a curious looking yellow unicorn pokes her head into the frame.]

I am sorry, but I believe I heard something about Pokémon, anata?

[Nope, what is introducing yourself normally?]