mylittlejamjar | HOOVESWEEK 3

[Morning, Equestrians! Because of the nature of news that has been happening, its that time again ~~albeit a bit early for its quarterly-ish print runs, but news is news, right?~~ and the newsponies have a new, fresh stock of Equestria's most-read magazine!

Of course, some of them have little black sleeves stapled to the top of them in order to spare those with delicate stomachs the ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE CONTENT that is the newest Hoovesweek cover, depending on where it is bought. But, otherwise...]

Might this pony even be worse than Discord himself? A murder most foul, and yet where's the punishment for this heinous mad criminal?! Can a hoedown and "beerklava" really help the poor ponies move on...!???! This is, without a doubt, the most controversial cover story we have ever done - complete with the most controversial cover, showing what is believed to have happened that terrible night!

Other Top Stories Include:
Title: The Changeling Zetta
by Gelt Beck

Title: The Handiest Man In Everfree Forest
by Bertie Wooster (edited by Hoovesweek)

Title: Nightmare Night, What a Blight
by Timberwolf Blitzer

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE:

-Sources discussing the disappearance of Princess Luna - well, a Princess Luna, and why we should - and shouldn't - be too worried.
-An article discussing the attempted Marelyn Monriowche heist and speculation surrounding the mysterious but dashing masked mare who foiled the robbery.
-A photo gallery of the best of the best from Rarity of Ponyville, who also discusses her upcoming show and her relationship with the wannabe overlord, Zetta!
-In entertainment news, an exclusive interview with Tom Shanks about his top-secret biographical flick, in which he teases a few juicy hints as to its confidential subject.
-In foaleign news, congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridle to giving birth to a healthy baby colt! Now, surely, its finally time to look at possible marriage candidates for our ruler...?
-A short Daring Do story about the dungeon that apparently exists underneath the library - from the anonymous author of Daring Do themselves!

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

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

And, original picture credit is...Ni! It probably shows, too.))

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[Thankfully, the roof of the hospital has stair access, for those ponies who are neither pegasi nor ninjas. Sometimes there were reasons to get up here... such as when the patient you want to talk to is sulking on the roof watching his potential lynch mob.

Being as she'd spent the prior day settling on the look she would have when she followed the turtle as his parole officer, she wasn't early enough to beat the angry ponies here. Thankfully, though, she could slip into the hospital undetected, stepping quietly on the roof next to the former turtle.

Even if her appearance was blatantly familiar, it's the voice that is likely now permanently mired in Don's memory by this point that makes it more obvious.]

The pain will lessen with time. What has been done is in the past, and time indeed heals all wounds, however slowly. They forgave us, after all.

[Indeed, it was practically impossible for him to forget. Or to forget the things remembered from the night, or from the day, or from anything.

He looks down at the ground and sighs.]

It...doesn't make the here and now much easier.

Indeed not. And it will not be easy for quite some time, I believe.

[There's a brief pause in her wording as she looks down to the small crowd - they would likely disperse in a few hours, if for no other reason than to eat lunch and angrily reconvene afterward.]

My sister has passed her judgement. That is why I am here. I fear neither you nor they will receive what they desire, yet in her standard manner, I believe she has chosen the option that is most suitable for the situation.

[Lunch sounds delicious. Actually, a few ponies have already wandered off to eat. Don is silent as Luna speaks.

He does, however, turn to look at Luna, and hello disguise. He blinks.]

She has?

Your actions were responsible for the disappearance [She makes sure not to say 'death', thanks to the whole rainbows thing that was reported] of a hard-working member of that commune.

As penance, you are to take up his tasks there, and endure what has been caused. In that, my sister believes that everypony involved will learn the full truth of what transpired that night... not immediately, but over time.

The grand clock is the only means to heal this wound, after all.

[There's a moment of quiet, and she turns to look at him.]

I will be accompanying you, both to maintain the peace and to atone for my own negligence in freeing you from that world the first time I had witnessed it.

...I see.

[How the shell was he going to basically do what amounts to replacing Nemo? And...what about his lab? His undersewer home? He had to find someone to take care of it.

Or...not. He didn't know anymore. He didn't know anything anymore.]

When am I leaving to go there?

As soon as the doctors give you a clean bill of health. You are still recovering.

[The silence that follows is almost thick enough to cut with a knife, but doesn't last long.]

My sister had originally wished to release you without reprimand, upon learning what Panem had done to you. I did not believe that was for the best for Equestria... or for your own psyche, thus she presented that as an alternative.

[She hopes you at least understand why she felt it was better for Equestria, Don, if not yourself.]

If you so desire it, it shall be the last time I interfere in your life.

Princess...I...

[He closed his eyes.]

The truth of it is, if you hadn't, I'd still...think this wasn't real.

Consider it repaying the favor of helping me in Kon Ran, Donatello, if it will help you.

But truly, all I did was helped a friend return to his senses.

HOOVESWEEK 3

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[action][assuming this is just after that log ahahaha]

[action][well, the next day since Celestia was allready... ahaheh]

[action][ssssshhhhhh we don't discuss Celestia eating tofu smothered in refried oranges]

[action][the neighponies call it "kitsune fruit"]

[action][aw man is Celestia doing the nine-tailed tease AGAIN]

[action][probably, it's been a rough week]