[The feed pops up, and immediately on-screen is an evergreen stallion getting herded into view, stumbling on three hooves as he waves sheepishly at the camera. Nephenee's head pokes up from where she was pushing him on, and if there's any term to describe her aura right now, it's "glowing". She's practically buzzing. Did someone give her caffeine again?]

[In any case, she makes sure the scroll's got them both framed, and grins.]

Hey, Everypony! Hope y'all had a good Hearts an' Hooves!

We sure did!

We gotta big announcement to share with everypony!

We sure do! [Morgan isn't really here to help.]

[Nephenee is half bouncing, half-buzzing in excitement, and after a moment, she finally gets the words out.]

Morgan asked me to marry him! An' Ah said yes!

[She holds up a hoof that has a titanium bracelet on it with small gems and engravings. It's really, really nice.]

That's right, I scooped the best girl in Equestria and there's nothing you can do about it! All the rest of you can wither in despair! WITHER! [Cue Morgan shaking a hoof at the scroll.]

[She grins brightly.] Absolutely nothin'! We ain't sure when it's happenin' yet, but we wanted to share it with everypony~

[Morgan just points a hoof at Neph. Seriously, all her idea to announce it like this.]

[Well, what an announcement!]

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( [Private to Crmsn, before the announcement] )

[The 19th:]

[It's shortly after the blizzard starts, that some rumors circulate that rainbow explosions have been seen again, and that one of the ponies that vanished is back. Weeeell, those rumors, and some others, are definitely founded, as the feed goes live on the scrolls. One Nephenee pops up, her head only in view, and she grins sheepishly.]

Uh...hiya, everypony...Ah'm back. Sorry for worryin' y'all...but Ah'm fine! For those who don't know me, Ah'm Nephenee..Ah help run the Commune, though Ah kinda got pulled into another world for a bit. Again. An' Ah brought a few friends with me this time...

[She motions to something, or someone, off-camera.]

Chrys, Myri, come over here.

[A large, yellow, extremely fluffy sheep pokes her head in the frame, as does a steely blue diamond dog, both looking curiously at the sheet of 'paper'.]

This is Chrysanthemum [A bleat..was that an electric charge you just saw? Nah, probably nothing.], an' Myrddin [The dog takes after his namesakes well, barking happily with a wagging tail.]...we met in a place called Kalos, in one o'them worlds with Pokémon, so Ah'm the trainer for these two.

Uh..that ain't the only thing that changed, though...

[The visual pans out, and the thing apparent to those familiar with her is...well, the wings she now has!]

Ah uh...seem to have wings now. Don't know why, but Ah do.
...If..somepony could help me learn to use these darn things after this darn blizzard's over, Ah'd sure appreciate it.

[She looks off-screen, rubbing the back of her neck, while one wing flares out without so much as a by-your-leave from her.]

...Somepony should really tell Cálice or whatever makes us be certain things here Ah'm a Sentinel, not a Pegasus Knight...

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[The 27th:]

[After the insanity of all that, Neph's had a chance to try to get some flight practice in, and to try to relax and help others do the same. But it seems there are those that were hit hard by the Windigos' spell, so after some talking and brainstorming with Lethe, the mare pops up on the scrolls, wrapped up in the blanket Morgan gave her for an anniversary.]

Boy, Ah sure am glad them Windigos are gone...hopefully things'll be quiet for a bit.

Ah was talkin' with Lethe, an' we figured that folks could use somethin' to help 'em unwind a lil'...an' Arcee gave me an idea at the party. Why not have a lil' get together at my house, with pillows an' blankets an' snacks? We could make lil' 'forts' with 'em an' jus' hang out an' stay warm. Wanted to see who'd be up for that.

Also, now that it ain't super windy, Ah'd like to try to learn to use my new wings. [She forces one to peek out from under the covers, just barely visible. Darn muscles.] Ah've been tryin' to get them movin' when Ah want 'em to, but the new muscles are real weak. Most o'the time, they jus' pop out when they feel like it. An' Ah probably should try to get in some trainin' soon, too.

[Nephenee winces as she tries to fold the wing back in, and frowns.]

...Maybe not today on the lessons an' trainin', though. Ah reckon Ah need to go to the spa for a spell...

[Good evening, Ponyville! An older-looking white unicorn appears---he has goggles hanging around his neck and a wild grey mane reminiscent of Earth's great mad scientists, but there's a blanket thrown very carefully over his back to hide whatever his cutie mark might be. Dangerous knowledge there!

He greets everyone with a slightly-nervous smile.]

Magic scroll experiment number one...good evening everyone! Or is it everypony? Not all of you are ponies...hmm. I hoped to introduce myself properly before now, but that apparently supernatural blizzard had other ideas. I've had some time to read the archive on this thing, and apparently you've been through some serious...manure. Not what I would've expected from a land of magic and rainbows, let me tell you. Who knew that friendship could affect local weather patterns?

Anyway, to the point: I'm Dr. Emmett Brown, and in the past I've made my living by offering counsel in the sciences---I specialize in physics and chemistry. I'm also a trained blacksmith, and I've done clock repairs as well. Eventually I hope to branch into clockmaking---but that'll come once I've earned my place here.

So feel free to drop me a line if you think I can help. I believe I'll be residing at the commune for at least a few days.

[The hand writing is very crude, and those who might know Lethe's handwriting might suspect something was wrong simply from that. It was almost as if a right handed person was writing with their left hand, or they were trying to write with their foot... or even holding a pen in their teeth.]

Does anyone here have the skill to mend broken bones?

[That's the entire message.]

Hello, Ponyville~

[Somepony seems unusually chipper for this sort of weather.]

I come to you today to propose a challenge. I understand that emotions and tempers are running high, a temper in many of your hearts raging as much as the blizzard outside. Speeches about hope and friendship can only go so far. I've decided it's time for something a little different.

[Celestia turns the scroll slightly, revealing... a castle. ...No, it's more accurately described as a fortress, made from the snow. Its walls are stacked high, reinforced with sheets of ice, with strategically-placed holes in the wall perfect for throwing something through. It's an odd sight, but odder still is the fact that it can be seen perfectly. The storm can be seen behind it, but there seems to be no wind between the scroll and the fortress.]

I have taken the liberty of conquering the town square, as well as the buildings surrounding it. Inside my sphere of influence, there is no relief from the cold, but there is reprieve from the storm. If you want your town square back, come take it from me, or join me in my new empire. My only rule is this: no powers, no magic, no wings. Nothing but your dodging skills, snow fort building ability, and a keen throwing forearm.

[The scroll returns to her as she starts to walk into the fort.]

I can guess what many of you are thinking. "There is a neverending blizzard outside, you crazed hag, and you want to hold a snowball fight?" I understand your anger, taking advantage of such a dire situation for such a childish need. To that, I say to you: Come. Give me a piece of your mind. Take all that anger, that sorrow, that impatience, and come at me. Channel that rage into the snow and let me know how you feel for making light of your emotions. Use that darkness in your heart, and forge bonds with those like-minded ponies. Work together to bring me down a peg or two...

[Celestia pauses, and her horn glows, turning her normally pastel-colored rainbow mane into a harsher, icy-colored mass that is not unlike that of the windingoes outside. She gives the scroll a wicked grin, that sort of smile that one would love to just wipe off with force.]

...for I shall be the avatar of every dark emotion you feel. Come get me. And for everypony else, feel free to join them, or join me, the infamous pirate queen of the cosmos. Come, let us take the very thing used to try and break our spirits and reforge the warmth in our hearts with it, just to spite them.

I look forward to your challenge, or your allegiance.

[Blues eyes stand out from white fur and nearly as pale mane. One can only imagine how this unicorn appeared before arriving. Around her neck hangs a simply beaded necklace: creme, black, red-orange, repeat save for the middle one instead appearing much like a pendant.]

With most of the holiday excitement cooling down, I've decided to take this opportunity to introduce myself. For those I've already met, good day. As for everyone else, I am Naomi Kimishima and it appears, prior to my arrival, another here mentioned my involvement in an... unfortunate event.

I will clear this up now and say yes, that happened. However, since then, I've been running a private clinic and attempting to live relative peace. I do not feel like going into extensive detail over the network and, if you wish to discuss such matters, you can find me at the communes for now.

Besides introducing myself, the reason I've decided to address the network now is I wish to inquire about medicine. I have been a general surgeon and medical examiner and I would like to know the matter of importance in both fields in regards to this place so I can begin my medical research here in regards to antibiotics, magical remedies, and vaccines. Us off-worlders have other pressing matters as I understand, and I would prefer to clear up if I need to learn how to wield a scalpel in this form, or if I focus on learning curative abilities and techniques attributed here, and further expanding them.

[A large orange Puma can be seen licking her paw, before speaking to address the masses.]

I am not the most talkative of individuals, nor am I the most social, but I suppose I should at the very least introduce myself to you lot as long as I'm going to be staying here until goddess only knows when. Some of you may have seen me before, some of you are likely familiar with Nephenee who is a friend of mine from my homeworld, and some of you may have no idea who or what I am.

My name is Lethe, and I am a Laguz warrior of Gallia. I have found myself trapped in my combat form for my entirety of my stay here it would seem, yet that is little concern to me. I am quite adept in this form, possibly even more so than my normal form, however I wanted to assure the populace that I am not hostile. While I may be a carnivore by nature, I am capable of eating other foods and I am certainly not a wild monster who will attack anything on sight.

[Lethe pauses, trying to think about whether or not she'd said enough.]

I'll be staying with Nephenee for the time being, if you have any comments or concerns feel free to voice them now.