Hey.

If you have a message for someone trapped in the Pale Pony, you can give it to me and I'll see if I can get it to them. No guarantees, but I'll sure as hell try.

Hey. Weird girl I talked with last month, who had the friend they thought could survive getting hurled through the Void with me, your friend still here? Cause if so, tell her she needs to book her ticket for her flight to Pale Bitch County, and it needs to be soon.

[Skyfire is on the scroll, but, something looks off... In the background the library looks huge, as do the flowers behind him.]

Ah, Mani? I... I could use a little help...

[He doesn't say what the problem is, but it's pretty obvious that he's not the same size he used to be. The scroll gets away from him and everyone looking at the scroll would see a teeny Skyfire sitting on a small rock. He's about the size of a large guinea pig or a really small kitten...]

... I seem to have run into a bit of an issue with my new... er... tail ring...

[The silver colored 'ring' clamped down on his tail looks more like a collar than a ring... but considering it really was a collar... He wasn't going to be able to get it off for a while.]

((Ooc: Feel free to bug him about his size or whatever. He's got some serious disorientation going on with his size shift and doesn't know which way to go.))

[ A spiky blue pony looks to be having trouble with, well, everything involving moving around. It doesn't look like he can get the hang of having extra appendages.

As he moves forward he tries walking upright on his two rear hooves and almost immediately falls back to the ground again. He tries scooting forward with his two front hooves, standing again, and then trying to balance on all fours. That didn't work so well either.

He ultimately sits back on his rear and rubs his forehead with something that diiidn't exactly look like the hand he was used to. ]

All right. I've got these. [ Sonic looks to his hooves. ] And this. [ He glances back at his tail. ] They sure weren't there before.

[ He sighs and tosses his front hooves into the air. ]

...You know, I think I'm just gonna cut out the investigative work and jump right ahead to blamin' Eggman for this. Only he could pull somethin' this weird outta the blue.

[ Sonic tries to work himself up to all fours again as he mutters. ] Maybe he transformed himself into a giant egg. Heh. That would sure be an improvement.

[Saori's recording during some downtime at her shop.]

Since we've just had some newcomers come in, I figured it was time to bring it up again.

From my last post, there's been an interest in a support group for world hoppers. For some of us, Equesteria isn't the first world we've been pulled into. I have to admit this is my first time running such a thing so please go easy on me. So I'm going to need help ironing out the details like if we want to do monthly meetings or just keep it as a networking thing.

And of course, you're more than welcome to come down to Otsuki Chacha in the Night Market if you ever just want to chat.

[The scroll turns on to reveal a very frustrated-looking dragon. For not being able to make an upset face in a few days, he sure seems to be catching up on lost time now.]

Now that that utter nightmare is behind me, I'd like to take a moment to apologize to anyone I may have have inadvertently mislead by being a tiny pink cat for a week. I'm not small, I'm not adorable, and I actually know what I'm doing when it comes to battle.

Not to mention the fact that I don't make a habit of laying on people. Or chasing my tail. Or pouncing on bits. Ugh, what a disaster.

That said, I do recall running into a few unfamiliar faces, so I'd like to take the opportunity to properly introduce myself. If you met a small, pink cat with a katana wrapped in its tail, that was me.

I should have introduced myself then, but if I didn't, my name is Vergil. It was nice to meet you, even if I wasn't quite myself.

Also, Wally -- I think I owe you a proper rematch. Or at least a race.

(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...

[Oh my god. Oh my god, you guys, look who's on the scrolls. Not only is it a human, but it's - ]

Bonjour, mes petits poneys! [Dangit nevermind. Those creepy eyes and that voice are totally Discord.]

Things must have been so awfully boring on this adorable little network of yours without me! Lucky for you, I've acquired a scroll all for myself now - [He waves off a round of mysterious applause.] - now now, no need to thank me! I'm just thoughtful that way.

[Snapping his fingers, he changes back to his usual form.] I really don't understand what you all see in that. I was just trying it because Pinkie Pie said that there was a human me back in her world. Can you imagine it? Me?

[He cackles, before casually floating up into the air and resting his chin on his hands.] Do any of you others have mes waiting back home that I don't know about? Or any other lords of chaos, hoarders of strife, whatever whatever? I'm terribly intrigued~

[There's a pokemon on the network, well at the moment that's hardly a surprise, but however this one's voice might not be what you're expecting. It's clearly Mani's for those who knew her, or who ran into her a few days ago when she was a very upset Unicorn. And not some kind of weird plant dog thing.]

Um, Hello. Uh... Sorry! [The Leafeon shakes her head.]

I'm Mani and I just wanted to thank everyone who helped Skyfire look for me last week. [The Leafeon paws at her eyes, It might look like she hasn't been sleeping since she got back but she had tried.] I'm back now and I'm... Okay.

I want to thank everyone I ran into the other day too, sorry if I wasn't making much sense. [Mani yawns.] Waking up here isn't any less confusing the second... time ... seems...

[Mani shakes her head again, her leaf ears flopping back and forth, maybe spending most of her time underground when she's part plant was a bad idea.]

Sorry! Maybe I'm coming down with something again. Anyway I just wanted everyone to know I'm okay now. So thank you again.

[Mani Starts fumbling with the scroll trying to end the feed, only her head starts nodding and she just passes out on top of it instead.]

[Skyfire comes in to find her and looks a bit alarmed. He knew she looked like a plant, but this? He whines softly and grabs the corner of the blanket she's on with his teeth and starts to drag her outside. He really wishes he wasn't a Growltih at the moment as he stops part way there to readjust his grip.]

Time to get you some sun sweetheart.

[Only once they're outside, does he let out a sigh of relief. He could stand living outside for a while if it kept her healthy. He notices the scroll, but doesn't realize that it's still on as he curls up next to her and lets instinct take over as he starts to groom her ears.]

[The scroll flickers on to show nothing but white. Distantly, beneath a blowing wind, the sounds of whirling propellers and hard work press faintly through. Then crunching -- the unmistakable sound of hooves compressing snow.]

Aww, crap.

[The viewpoint jerks up to reveal the Overlord, snow spotting his coat but not his fiery mane, as he stands in the midst of a swirling blizzard. In the distance, barely visible, his minion horde marches off the airship he'd long ago stolen for Talk Like A Pirate Day and... neglected to return.]

Who the hell designs a magic scroll that's so easy to accidentally turn on?

Hmph. Looks like the cat's out of the bag. [Smirking, the Overlord sweeps a hoof out as he turns the scroll to reveal great mounds of snow lumping up across an otherwise featureless plain. Closer inspection shows that these lumps are in fact ruins, crumbled buildings in various states of decay.]

Stalliongrad. The site of an ancient battle between ponies and windigos, and if Princess Celestia's dreams are anything to go on, the Frozen Fire of Friendship just might be here somewhere. Once I find it, I'll have all the power of ice and snow that the windigos have... and then Equestria will either be mine, or a frozen hell of ponies in ice blocks, trapped and wishing their Princesses had surrendered instead of condemning them! Hyaaa ha ha ha ha!

[Zetta flicks his tail at the scroll as he turns to match towards the ruins, shutting it off.]

When the scroll turns on, it shows Hayate, sitting in her cloud shack and looking thoughtful, her wings rustling in contemplation.

"So, uh...today I realized something. It's been eight months since I showed up here, you know? And in all that time, I haven't died once. This is the longest I've ever gone without getting killed!"

Her wings shudder briefly before fully extending.

"It's actually kind of weird, really, and I'm not sure how to deal with it. Like, what if I get out of the habit? I mean...I'd have to relearn how to fight and everything! So, uh...anyone got any good tips? Where can a girl go to get killed around here?"

...uh-huh.

Hey there, newponies! [Wait who the hay is this guy? He's a unicorn stallion, white with a yellow mane, and he is loud. Like a salespony.]

I'm Gold Record, manager of the new hit superstar Harvey Finevoice! I'm here to let you know about a fantastic new show coming up! My client is gonna be playing - you guessed it - the Summer Sun Celebration! And, just between you and me, he might just be doing a special duet with a certain sapphire divaaaa~

Tickets go on sale -

[Somewhere behind him, a door slams.] Gold, what - hey, is that my scroll?

Talk later, friends! [And he rolls it up quickly. Maybe he wasn't exactly given permission to do that, but you can't blame him for trying to publicize, right?]

[Here's a face that hasn't been seen around lately, the unicorn looks a little worse for wear though as she sits up in bed.]

Hi everyone, I'm been sick but I'm feeling better now but Skyfire doesn't believe me and wants me to stay in bed. Can someone tell him to let me out?

[What little Mani doesn't know however, is that Skyfire is standing right behind her and is shaking his head a little.]

You still have a fever. Back into bed with you princess.

[Mani 'eeps' eyes growing wide as she looks over her shoulder at the dragon.]

I said you could go out when your fever clears, if you rest, that should be tomorrow.

[He'll start herding her back to her bed, but he's not taking the scroll from her. There are toys and books all around her bed. Clearly someone was spoiled a little while she was sick. ]

You can keep the scroll, as long as you rest. No more trying to get out. You don't want to make yourself sick again.

[Visual]
[Mani looks strangely serious when she opens the scroll up The serious look is someone spoiled by the fact she's wearing saddlebags and a toy white rabbit can be seen sticking out of one of the pockets but she doesn't seem to notice.]

Hello everyone! I hate to ask, everyone's been so nice already but I've been looking everywhere. But has anyone see my katana? Yamato's really dangious so if you do see it let me know so no one hurts themselves with it.

Thank you. [Mani nods to the scroll before waving and vaishing. Hmm since when could she teleport?]

[Action]
Mani will be all over Ponyville looking for Yamato expect to see her looking though shop windows, in bushes, even walking along with her nose to the ground trying to sniff out the blade that she is convinced belongs to her.

Ah...hello?

I'm not quite sure how this thing works, but I'm looking for a few ponies...I mean people. Does anypony know somepony named Integra Hellsing or Alucard?

I really need to find them.

[The bat pony shifts, fluttering her wings a bit.]

My name is Seras, Seras Victoria. I'm not sure what's going on here, but I don't know how to use these wings I've got.

I also need to find a better place to keep my coffin. I found a small cave to use, but I can't be out in daylight. It hurts...a lot. I need to find a coat.

[The pegasus turns away from the scroll once he activates it, stepping a few feet away to sit down on the cloud. The sun sets in the distance, as the night drifts in from behind the scroll. The ground is nowhere in sight.]

When I got this form back, I figured things were getting back to normal, but I'd still like to hear that all the fighting is over and all the strangeness is done. If it is... I'm coming back to Ponyville.

The dungeon's closed. The one under Canterlot. I tried to go there to get some practice in. [He shakes his head.] No good, though. Which means there really is nowhere left with monsters, or someone who needs to be stopped for the good of... well, anyone.

I'm starting to think my coming here was a mistake. Or unintentional...

Hey everyone! Skyfire just made me a room with loads of stuff and said I could invite people over to see it if they want!

So, anyone want to see?

[Locked from Skyfire]
Um...There's something else too. [Mani's smile turns a little unsure as she continues.]

Does anyone know how I can get a dragon sized bed too? Skyfire's been taking really good care of me but he still doesn't even have a bed to sleep in and I want to fix that.

[Bulk's definitely seen and done a lot of weird stuff. But waking up as a tiny furry organic? That was a new one. Much less in a strange place. First he had to figure out the whole walking on all fours thing. Not made much easier by such little limbs.

But once he finally figured it ou, he found the scroll. So have a rather...chubby looking cat, with green fur and barely see able ears.]

Uh....can anybody hear me? Ultra Magnus? Ratchet? Arcee?

And uh....where am I, and why am I an organic?

[What we get is a very crude approximation of Lyra's normal semi-elegant cursive. It's like trying to figure out children's scribbles.]

Hey all, um... I don't mean to interrupt your downtime but can I get some help? Magic help? I seemed to have made a problem... They're not right. I tried, and I don't think I've gotten this perfect. And well...

[And under a visual there's a photograph of a--dear god Lyra what did you DO?!]

Yeah uh help? I can't get them perfect.