I know we've got a wide-spread problem here, so lets keep it simple.

Those who want to help protect the dairy from the most affected, report to the front of it. I've got a team with Sengoku Drivers to protect themselves from any accidental bites.

Those with any other armor, fan out and protect the major food resources. Obviously it goes without saying don't hurt anyone. If they get violent, secure and contain.

Pinkie and anyone with food supplies, can you whip up some quick yogurt and distribute it to those with the worst cravings to stave them off? We need to feed them to keep them from getting violent.

Oh, and Princesses? I guess my team is at your disposal again.

Hey uh, yeah. Just letting you guys know, Neph, Minato, everyone else. That last fight took it out on my issue stuff to the point that my belt shattered when I got back to Stalliongrad, and now I'm not allowed to use Drivers anymore since I broke issue gear.

At the very least, I should be able to continue but I'm just a regular pegasus now.

Just fyi.

[And there's Tsukasa at the table, placing a slightly-large chocolate sculpture on a table as the scroll opens up... it looks like him as Decade. Ego much, Tsukasa. As he examines it, he starts to talk.]

So. Games are about to start soon. Think everything'll go well. From what I understand, things have been quite quiet.

[...you're jinxing it, aren't you, Tsukasa?

Either way, he nudges the chocolate sculpture a bit, trying to decide where to start...]

All right, my unit and I are headed to Stalliongrad with a couple more groups. Field training they're calling it in the ice and snow. If anything we'll be away for a week but in scroll contact. Twilight, we'll be meeting up with you and your excavation team shortly then.

Hey, I got permission. My unit is ready to be deployed to Stalliongrad if you still want us there.

Anything I should note to bring other than a scarf?

Oh hey, looks like two of us are back at least. Not too sure where Princess Luna went but Pinkie ran off looking for "Cousin AJ" and all.

So uh yeah, basically I hope not much time has passed, but it doesn't look like it at all.

That being said, it was so weird going back to school for a while. Oh, Pinkie joined a band too, and I think there'll be a Flash Drive and Sonic Rainbooms concert later on if we can manage it.

So uh yeah, call me?

Okay, lets get going.

We don't even know where we're supposed to be going.

We agree with the pink one. We doth not... wait... there is a rainbow glow at your hooves.

Yours too, Princess!

Ooooooooh. [Pinkie paused as the rainbows creeped up.] I don't wanna go...!

BOOM

BOOM

BOOM

[Flash, Pinkie, Woona. All gone. All that was left was a piece of paper reading] This isn't over!

Hmmm.

[Staring into the scroll and nosing it, pawing at it... Some how he doesn't seem to understand how this thing works. Paper isn't supposed to work this way.]

Ponies. Hey. What's with all the chatter about this Gala. Everyone in town is talking about it, but none of these horses will talk to me about it.

[Mostly because he's been cutting people off in the streets and asking, which would have indicated he was eavesdropping, but sudden lion does not make a pony really interested in chatting.]

And can I live in a house or do I have to live outside? The black flies are biting, you know.

So.

Got a "interrogation" from Tails.

You guys want help to stretch this madness out a little more or are we going to leave this for now?

I obtained a Dastardly Mustache just in case.

Because I can only assume at least one of you are responsible for me being asked terrible interrogation questions.

Keeping this to writing because I've been studying a lot and finals week is coming up.

With the absence of many items from our ranks, our teachers have had us looking into various sources of energy, and power. Some of these texts refer to The Master Blacksmith, who once forged many of the weapons used in the Guard before the modern era. It seems like there's no trace of him so far, but there has been a long tale of him going from town to town, mending kettles of all things.

Maybe it's too soon to get our hopes up, but maybe this guy, pony, mare, whatever, still exists after all these years? It dates about a hundred years so they've got to be old, or have some kind of apprentice.

It's just a thought, but if we could get something made here, wouldn't that prevent Discord from stealing it if he wanted to? Say a weapon or a shield or a suit of armor made specifically for us, and not taken from the archives.

It's just my two bits, but it's possible something like this might be considered worth looking into. Princess Celestia and Luna? Do you have any information about this pony?

Oh my...

[Well. The lab's a mess. As Usual. What's not usual? It wasn't like that when she left...nor was there a large mismash of a creature wearing this outfit.]

Welcome back, my dear. I've been waiting for you to show up for some time. Do you know how hot this get-up can get?

It...does look very uncomfortable.

[And she spots an orange lockseed hanging out of the bag on his shoulder. And she glares.]

You have something that does not belong to you.

Do I? I wasn't aware that you simply possessing these trinkets made them yours. Guess that makes them mine now. If that's the rules, of course.

You will return them now. You have no idea of the dangers they could...

Yes...I'm sure a bunch of metal fruit will make the world explode...as if I didn't know about them already. Really my dear, you must keep up.

I do not know who you are...but you will not leave here with them.

[And up raises the GabuRevolver. Discord chuckles.]

Such violence. I wouldn't expected this from a young lady of such scientific merit. No matter.

[And suddenly a bouquet of flowers is shoved in the muzzle, effectively clogging it.]

There. Isn't that much nicer? Oh yes...and the music. I forgot the music.

[The revolver's chamber suddenly starts spinning fast, Yayoi's body suddenly racked with the urge to do the transformation dance. And she can't pull the trigger either...so on she dances.]

Bravo! Bravo! Bellisima! Now that's MUCH better. But now, sadly...I can't join you. I must take my leave. Adieu fair maiden...I bid you farewe-OWWW!!!!!

[And latched onto Discord's tail is Plezuon, biting for all he's worth. Though...it's not long, as Discord dislodges him, tying him to the wall in a large bow.]

Such a rude animal. I really can't abide your taste.

[And he's gone. Yayoi falls to the ground as the music finally stops, and she races to Plezuon as soon as her legs will let her.]

Oh good. You're not hurt. You were so brave.

[And then she spots something else around Plezuon: that same orange lockseed from the bag. The last one that will be able to be found in the lab.]

[The Night Market has gotten a strange new addition: a new building called "Hikari Studio". That wasn't there before, now was it? Either way, the others seemed to have taken it in stride. Even more strange is the new pony standing guard - an Earth Pony dressed up in pink royal armor, awkwardly holding a spear with one of his legs.]

Geh... how do you hold this? Already missing fingers...

[He lets out a sigh as he finally straightens out and goes back to "guarding". You'd probably think he's nothing special... at least until you see his Cutie Mark.

The "Destroyer of Worlds" has arrived in Ponyville.]

[Hey, here's Minako, looking positively excited with herself. She's got a sewing machine, and fabric all around her, as well as bird feathers and...a sword. A very obviously fake plastic sword.]

Heheh...hey, guys! So, Liz's birthday is this week. Today, actually! I'm planning a little surprise party for her, despite it being a bit short notice. You know, the whole griffon thing and all, but that couldn't be helped.

Its going to be at Fennel's place on Friday, and we're gonna do a big birthday-themed LARP session! So, if you come...dress up if you can!

[At this, Minako brought her hands together, gleefully.]

Hope to see some of you there!

[With a harsh look on his face, Ramza has his scroll open. Was this a phone, like he'd heard of before?

...No matter. All he could do is shake his head, as he spoke quickly, though easily masking his fear and worry.]
I've need to return to Lady Cosmos, as soon as possible. This country - where is it compared to her shrine? [He pauses, before speaking up again, slightly levitating a crystal nearby into his pouch.] If it is a long trip, I'll set out as soon as possible. This land - 'tis different to my home. I've seen no beast like this before - what exactly are they?
[...A body like this - perhaps he could be a Chocobo-like steed? The thought would make him chuckle, if he wasn't such a serious young boy. Shuffling a little, seeming like he'd say something else, the video feed soon turned off.

If you find him around town, though, you'll find a unicorn with his horn slightly glowing - and a soft song playing from... his pouch? He's got a small crystal in it, but. He seems to be more skipping then walking, even with his serious look.]

The picture on the scroll is of a bright blue pegasus, staring into the scroll with inquisitive green eyes and a happy grin.

"Hi! Since I'm almost finished making my statues, I thought I'd introduce myself! I'm Hayate, Guardian of the Night Bazaar! I look forward to acting as your guardian angel in the days to come."

Slight pause.

"Okay, now that the pleasantries are out of the way, I'd like to ask - there was this changeling I met during the invasion and I was wondering how to find him? I managed to find some more dresses I think he'd look nice in, so I'm trying to track him down."

Is Honor Guard really all about standing around? I know it's part of our assignment but even via the panic of deployment, I was wondering about all of this.

It's not that my team is impatient or anything, it just seems like we're just here to stay out of trouble. Inquiring minds want to know really.

[The scrolls open to the battlefield training grounds of the ROTC, which has been cleared up, and two armored forms are going at it. It seems that the use of dungeon-based weaponry has even gotten into the ROTC, and two of the members were fighting it out.
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Hey all, I just got back from Canterlot, and they'll totally let me into the ROTC program. That being said, I also caught a movie while I was there and I just had to cover this song that I heard on there.

Be warned, it's a first take but let me know what you think about it. It's Acapella too.

Ahem.

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What do you think? I know it's rough and I didn't get all of the lyrics right but it's a good song. I fell in love with this music from Ed Stormstout's work when I went to see the Pony-bit. I saw the first one in my world, and while it wasn't quite the same, it was still amazing.

So uh yeah, music. Anyone want to help me cover it?

 [The visual turns on and hey, it's the farm pony again, except she's not in the hospital now! Huzzah! She seems to be looking better as well, and is all smiles.]

Hey folks! Jus' wanted to let everypony know that Ah was thinkin' to have that tea thing this weekend, if folks are still interested. We'll have tea and cookies and other stuff~ Everypony's invited (jus' not all at once), so lemme know if'n when ya wanna come over!

Oh, an' uh...if ya ain't small enough to come over, Ah can come to ya, too. So don't let that stop ya!

Also, since my rib's all better, since a buncha ponies were wantin' lessons in some stuff, Ah'm thinkin' next week Ah'll start offerin' to teach some classes, if folks like! Ah can teach lancework, spears, and shields, o'course, but Ah'm also a farmer, and Ah can teach cookin' and sewin' and a bunch of handy things like that. So, let me know if'n you're interested! 

Ah hope everypony has a good day!

Hey everyone, sorry I missed out on some of that craziness but I've been recovering since the Shadow week. Doctors said I'm okay now to get around and my wing's pretty much healed up. So if it's okay with everyone else, I'll be around town today.

Flare? If you're still around, I'd like to talk to you about the Canterlot Royal Guard. I'm headed to the Library to read up on the ROTC right now. And Nephenee I was hoping to get some training on the lance, and anyone else who was available?

Yeah I guess I'll see people in town then. Was it always this full of changelings though?

[Action]

[Flash has shouldered several items, breaking in his guardsman uniform even with the helmet off. And he had the lance from the gift Twilight had given him and Nephenee's gift as well slung over his shoulders. He also wanted to look presentable since he knew that the library was also Princess Twilight's house, and he had yet to formally meet her. Again, for the first time here, he meant.

Awkward city at least. It couldn't be so different though. They had never met in this timeframe anyhow, and even with Pinkie Pie spilling the beans, it wasn't so bad.

As it stood, he was greeting ponies, dragons and others alike as he trotted through town hoping to get to the library and back soon.]