[Hey there, yo. There's a cute orange pegasus with a cute school uniform on looking at the scroll, with a very confused expression on her face.]

Well, given that I'm a pony again, I'm almost tempted to blame Discord for this, since at this point, that would be my luck. But on the other hand, there's no biblical apocalypse or vaguely Eastern European dictator floating around, so I'm guessing I'm not trapped in The Experiment either.

[At this, she scratched her head.]

So, um, this may sound kind of crazy, but if anypony out there who knows Mike Nelson, or of a place called the Satellite of Love? Hi. Its me again. And if you don't know me, Aino Minako is my name! Either way, I'm stuck here now as well, so if nopony minds forwarding any info they can about the situation--

[At this, her stomach began to growl.]

...and in unrelated news I could go for some food because I might have been pulled in before I could eat lunch. Any help on either of those fronts would be absolutely appreciated!

(Regardless of where everyone is, every scroll opens up at the same time and the same voice is heard across all of them.)

This day is going to be perfect
the kind of day which I have dreamed since I was small
I will crush all of my foes
And leave them buried in their woes
While I drain their love and stand above them all~

(A laugh accentuates the song as the scrolls finally pick up visual contact, revealing the changeling queen herself.)

I'm glad to see all of you getting acquainted with my changelings; they'll be around for a long, long time, so why fight it? You won't be able to fight them off for long. My changelings will always stand back up, no matter how hard a blow you deliver. You're much better off surrendering now while you can kneel of your own volition. I might even make your death less painful if you do.

[Seems like nobody's favorite investigator decided to do some digging on his own into recent events.]

Attention, everybody. [Oh hey, York. You're looking... grim. At least you've finally got one of your precious smokes on hand. Or in mouth.]

It appears that the Shadow problem we've been having lately has come to something of a head. A Shadow, posing as a dark-blue unicorn with golden eyes and grey hair has recently, probably within the past few days, murdered two of our own at the commune: his host, Pollo, and a yellow pegasus, Bertie. This is a warning that the Shadow is armed and actively malicious. He has last been seen wielding one of the scythes from the commune.

I'm not sure if Shadows are normally able to act if their hosts have died, but if that's not normally the case, then proceed with extreme caution.

That is all.

[He's free to contact over the scroll, but anybody that wants to meet him in person is probably going to find him prowling the commune for more information.]

[Rustle scuffle] How do you--damn--stupid thing--argh!

[And that's the sky. Clearly the pony calling dropped the scroll. So instead the blonde filly looms over the magic camera upside-down.]

Is it on? Hello? Hello?!

Look some guy said that I could use this to call someone. I feel so stupid doing this, why can't I just use a phone... If this is some kinda joke, this isn't funny! I don't know where I am or why I'm a stupid pony, but I wanna go home! Somebody get my mom and dad!

[Fluttershy appears on the scroll smiling nervously. Speaking potentially to this many strangers made her uneasy, even if she wasn't in front of them in person.]

Hello. I um... [She remembers she really needs to speak up and tries to raise her voice.] Hi. I wanted to let everypony know that I have some kittens here with me. [She moves the scroll for a moment to show a group of small tabby cats playing on the floor.]

Aren't they cute? [For a second she's sidetracked by that thought.]

Oh and they're old enough now to live on their own. If anypony would like to adopt one of them or has a neighbor perhaps who wants a pet kitty, let me know.

Thanks for listening.

[The feed ends. Then she sends out an extra message.]

[To the mane six and Harvester]

Hi girls. I've been thinking and... It's true. I really do need to go back into town more often. I love spending time at home with my animal friends but I miss seeing you and going out with you. Besides, having fun will probably get rid of any of the remaining sad feelings I've had right?

[The scroll opens and it's Discord once again. And he appears to be in... a bar? Yup, the lord of chaos has taken a stop at the Decanter and seems to be generally relaxing it up.]

Good to see that this Equestria has changed in good ways as well. Never could find a bar in my universe.

But regardless, it would seem that soon enough Hearth's warming's eve will be upon us. Fun and festivals for all and all that. Seems like just yesterday that we were all dressing up in costumes and being attacked by horrible nightmare creatures.

[ He drinks his glass, the container slowly disappearing while the liquid inside stayed intact.]

Reminds me of another me that I had been told about in Ink city. Handsome devil turned everyone there into what their costume was. Caused quite the panic as far as I can tell. Seemed like quite the story too.

Now, me on the other hoof, would not do that.

[He stared down at the screen. A silent grin slowly spread on his face.]

Well, not without proper planning of course.

[In the center of town is a worried looking unicorn. She is standing next to a cart while looking at a map. She keeps looking up from it, then back down to it. What's in her cart may catch some peoples attention. There are 2 large machines that do not look like they are powered by normal means like steam or manually, with pictures of oddly dressed ponies on them, and a bunch of buttons and a screen. The Pony sighed, and mumbled softly to herself.]

But it should be right here... was there a fire or something... Why wouldn't they tell me the house I just bought burned down before I moved here...

[The Red Pony turns and approaches the first person she sees.]

Excuse me. I am trying to locate a building. It was supposed to be be right here, but it's not. It was here when I bought it a few weeks ago...

[There's an ominous howling sound and some sort of static distortion in the audio as it fades in and out like a bad radio signal. Liz's voice is even and serious, but there's a clear hint of fear in her speech.]

Fog's getting thicker, I can barely*****the path

I can't f**d mister ***ce anywhere. We g***ate*** by the******

Please, if you find m**** Fin********ell him*****

the cas*******


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(The first thing that that appears on the visual are the final moments of this thread. Nightmare Moon's face is clearly visible to the viewers, all the way until she closes up the scroll.

For minutes, there's simply radio silence.

Some time later, the scroll is once again unrolls with Nightmare Moon's form once again visible to all. Her wings are unfurled and her voice clear.)

My fellow Equestrians...how wonderful it is to see you all again. It's been so long since my previous visit...but it pleases me to see you haven't forgotten your true ruler. Now that I've made myself comfortable, I can return to taking the throne that's rightfully mine, but not before I can take part in the festivities. An entire holiday just for me? It's as if you've already accepted me as your true princess.

In that regard, my subjects, I promise you'll be able to enjoy my holiday for as much as you'd like. In fact, you can enjoy it for the rest of your lives, for the night...will last...forever!

(Cue the evil laughter as her mane ominously swirls behind her into the form of the night sky. Happy Nightmare Night, Equestria.)

[Harvey is, for whatever reason, dressed as a pirate today. He's sans the wig and fake facial hair, thankfully, but he does not look particularly happy about the rest of the changes. He immediately raises a hoof, as if to silence any comments, and then deliberately flicks the dashing feathered hat from his head, tossing it off-screen.

Two seconds later, the hat reappears on his head. Harvey immediately throws his hooves up in the air in frustration.]

Why?! Seriously, be this happenin' t' anyone else?

[Shortly after encountering the Cockatrice statue, Reimu can be seen bolting through the town, triping over her feet every few moments, and causing lots of property damage because of it.]

Everypony!! Stay Away from the Chicken Statue!! It makes Ponies vanish. I hope that's not normal here!!

[Part of her mind wondered why she didn't say Everyone and people, but she was bury trying to warn/get help from somehow who knows what the heck may be going on.]

[This letter comes nearly a week after the fact, but there’s obvious benefits to the delay. Harvey’s hoofwriting is clear and firm, without any sign of the shakes he’s been plagued with lately.]

Dear Princess Celestia,

Recently, I learned a very important lesson about friendship. [It lets people force him to write friendship letters, for one. It’s a good thing she can’t see him rolling his eyes at this. Or at least isn’t commenting on the fact that she just knows he is.] Friends are there to help you deal with your problems. I thought that I was protecting my family by staying away, but in the end, keeping things to yourself will only hurt you and those you care about.

[The letter continues in a different hoofwriting.]

I learned something, too. Friendship has its ups and downs. You’re not always going to get along, and sometimes you might even fight. But even if you think that you never want to see each other again, deep in your heart you will know that isn’t true. A true friend is always worth fighting for, and in the end, everything will be okay as long as you remind them of that, no matter what you were fighting about.

[The previous hoofwriting returns, the sigh almost audible through the ink. If this ever got out, he’d never hear the end of it.]

And working through your issues together will help make you stronger friends. Even when you hit rock bottom, you can come back stronger and wiser with the help of your friends.

Your guests, Harvey Finevoice and Iron Liz

PS: Thank Princess Luna for me. - Harvey

[When the scroll flares to life, it shows a disheveled yellow pegasus standing on a roof. There is a strange, twisting horn behind him that's got a bit of red streaking the candy corn colored length. Bertie's eyes are wide and tears look to be threatening to fall at any moment. His ears are back, his wings are pressed tight against him and his body is shaking. He'd meant to contact just Flare Star, but after Nemo had just... just disappeared he wasn't in much of a fit state to be doing anything more complex than practically shouting at the magical device.]

He murdered him. Oh, Celestia! He murdered him!

And-and then he turned into rainbows! Please. I don't know what to do. Nemo disappeared. He's gone!

[The image flickers to life, showing what appears to be the depths of Everfree Forest. For a good minute or two, the owner of the scroll does not make itself known, and it would be simple to dismiss the message as an accident… until a rather intense-looking changeling with a red color scheme in contrast to the normal teal drops into the image from above in the most dramatic way he can manage. Aiming a piercing glare at the scroll, he uses a hoof to briefly brush his forelock out of his face.]

It has come to my attention that this world, cheery and pastel as it seems, is suffering from a rather regrettable complete lack of discipline. Why, how you ponies can even function as a society at this point boggles the mind. But no matter, I am nothing if not adaptable.

[For lack of his beloved cloak, the changeling flares his small, insectoid wings and points a perforated hoof at the 'screen.']

I, Valvatorez, shall accept this challenge! I will shoulder the burden of every pony in this land, and teach them all the true meaning of fear!

[And with that, the image cuts out.]

[Only to come back on a few seconds later.]

Also, I find myself lacking proper attire. I will need to procure some clothing, so if some…pony could point me in the direction of a tailor, I would be much obliged.

My fellow Equestrians!

[Didn't everypony get this message before? Oh, wait, no, the rest is different.]

We trust by now that the news of the cancellation of the Summer Sun Celebration has reached all venues of the land; after all, Hoovesweek would not let such a "scandal" go unnoticed. Rest assured that our sister has the best of intentions, and is with the top researchers of Equestria seeking to devise a way to return all of those who hail from other worlds back to their true homes. In addition, the hunt for the Gala vandals has been ongoing; there has been much bustle at Canterlot's palace, and unlike ourselves, our sister has not had the boon of other selves to lighten the workload, and no other is better fit to raise the sun. Unfortunately, she cannot take time away from Canterlot currently.

However, that is why we are writing to you today. As a public apology for the disruption, my younger self and I will be doing public moon-raisings throughout Equestria over the course of the next few weeks. It will not be much, simply a public moon-viewing in all major Equestrian towns, including Ponyville. Many had expressed a desire to see such things, so consider it a consolation from the courts of Canterlot, the least that we could accomplish to bring a modicum of happiness upon the ponies of Equestria - old and new.

Thank you for your time.

[Hey there, everyone! Here's someone who hasn't been on the network much; He seems to be working on painting the panel!]

Ok...and...done!

[...Wait. Why is Don's voice coming from behind the scroll. As Don's voice speaks, his body starts awkwardly trotting in several different directions, as if it were indecisive.]

Ok, now that I'm...done...nope, right, go right...turrrrrn around...Ok.

[And as Don's body turns, well...be prepared, Equestrians, as his head tilts around - finally - looks at the camera.

He has no face.

No.

Really.]

So, uh...I'm just wondering. Those who...might know something about equine medicine. Is it normal for your face to float away from the rest of your body while you sleep? Because...that happened. And...every time I try to get my body towards my face it...randomly starts floating towards another part of the room. I can...mostly control my body, but since it can't see where it's going...you can see where problems would start.

[There is a sheepish chucking at this. The body, meanwhile, is tilting its head and scratching its back with its back hind leg.]

If this is not normal, ah, just for the record, I am not allergic to penicillin. And...take your time getting here to check me out if you need to, I'm in my home and not...going to be going anywhere for...obvious reasons. And, uh, no pain. Just...this.

[At this, the horse body began to feel around for the scroll, in order to turn it off.]

Nope, wait, overeaching-

[Click.]

[Liz is sitting in her room, the scroll propped up with some books. She sits and speaks;]

Hey guys. I've been investigating that incident at the Gala. The only leads I got suggest checking out the old castle in the Everfree Forest. If I'm going to be heading in there I may want to have--

[Suddenly the video is overwhelmed with a burst of rainbow, Liz cut off abruptly at the interruption. When it fades, Liz looks more disheveled before, and some sort of small object has landed on her head. She tries to brush it off, and as she does it appears to be a red starfish-shaped necklace, at which her eyes go wide in recognition and she scrabbles to catch it carefully, staring at it in disbelief.]

I thought I'd lost this!

[Hello, Ponyville scroll network. Are you lacking cats right now? Because you're now being contacted by a very small, very cute, very fluffy cat with a little collar studded with dog and cat teeth. Awwww.]

Alright, will someone explain to me what's going on? This isn't- this isn't where I'm supposed to be, this isn't what happens when cats die! [He hisses, his tail lashing and his claws prominently bared.] Some horse just tried to trample me, you know! And what are these pieces of... whatever... even supposed to do?

Whatever, some cat get me Bone already. I need to discuss something with him. And while you're waiting you can all get me something to eat. And quick, before I rip your useless flea-bitten horse fur off with my bare claws. Have I made myself clear enough yet?