[Guess who got afflicted as well? Yup, of course, the older Tails did. How did you know?

Because you're probably watching the accidental scroll feed from on the ground, as a certain pegasus is seen doing loop-de-loops and insane air tricks... and doesn't seem like he's having too much fun. Eventually, he locks his wings in and stops spinning... but falls. Trying to spread his wings out again, he simply starts careening into a tree instead.

Finally, he hits the ground, not too rough, but enough to make him a little dizzy, before he shakes his head and notices the scroll out.]

Of all the times for this thing to turn on...

Anyone know what's going on here?

So, the Gala was pretty fun, moreso than I expected.

[This was... two days after the Gala, but he'd forgotten he had meant to actually do this on the day after the Gala. Oh well. Better late than never.]

I'm just glad it wasn't like the previous ones I've heard about. Seemed to go rather smoothly, at least from what I saw. I hope everyone else had fun.

[As much fun as he did... a small blush might've crept onto his cheeks before disappearing.]

S-So, uh, tell me about what you all did at the Gala. I'm curious.

[And if anyone saw this, of course, they may feel free to playfully tease and/or congratulate him. Or other things. (It's totally cool to assume anyone did, it was in a pretty open area in the Garden!)]

[Who's this pony? His face certainly isn't familiar...at least, not without that trademark black mask. But the voice, lower and flatter than it's ever sounded, is definitely Strong Bad's. Yes, apparently that's him, but he won't even look at the scroll directly.]

Lemme make one thing crystal-clear: I never want to hear a word about friendship again. At least not where I'm concerned.

I'm nobody's friend. Been there, tried it...and ended up being the bad guy anyway, so I'm thinking life's trying to tell me to stick to what I know. We're all be much happier pony-people this way, and that's just how it's gonna have to be.

So, uh...I hate you. I guess.

[It'd taken him a while to figure out what to do in terms of asking his girlfriend to the Gala. This was basically pony prom, so as far as he was concerned he had to make it as proper as possible. ... But he couldn't do anything as extravagant as what he thought Reimi might expect.

So he ended up with a small plan that he hoped would carry the same effect. He sent her a private visual... and appeared on the feed with a seemingly normal look for him. Trying to hide his nervousness.]

Hey, Reimi. You want to grab a milkshake later today? I-If you're free later, that is. We haven't gotten one in a while. [By 'a while' he means like, probably a week.]

[Video starts up surprisingly not at the Tailses' apartment but instead at a large cloud house that might be familiar to some ponies.

It looks about three stories tall and the younger Tails is standing on the glass front porch, holding a note.]

Wally West is gone and according to his will, I'm his "sole heir", which means I get ownership of this house.

I'm not sure what to do here. Am I supposed to keep it up until he gets back here, even if that could mean months? Am I supposed to move in? I'm going to open up a shop either later this month or early next month, and I already have a home. I dunno if selling the house and his things would be right.

Any advice?

[Then he remembers something.]

Oh and his dog's still here.

[A human Feena pops up on the scrolls, looking a little worried. She was so glad to be back in her original body again, but this influx of newcomers, a lot of them human no less... has made her wonder if maybe, just maybe... a certain someone might've somehow been brought here as well?]

Hello, I just... have a question for everyone. Has anyone seen a human boy anywhere named Justin? He has long red hair, and wears a blue hat with goggles on them. He won't be hard to miss.

Hey, this is Donatello... the tall one. I just want anypony whose going to be on the front lines for this to know that if you need any ammunition, I got plenty. Shuriken, throwing knives, miniature smoke bombs, even if you don't know how to use them, if you can throw they'll be useful. I have plenty made and even if my magic gets drained, I should be able to make more. Only thing that may stop me is if I get injured since i'm planning to be on the front line, but that would just be a minor complication.

But yeah, if anypony needs anything to fight with, I'm offering. Whatever it takes to beat this guy, we need to take it.

[Pinkie had warned them to lock their visuals from the princesses' scrolls so Tirek wouldn't see them. So that's exactly what he did.]

I'll be joining you guys on the front lines to help defend Ponyville from him. I can fight without powers just fine. [He has his Shauta Key just in case, but he's not keen on relying on it.]

If you guys need me anywhere else, just let me know. I'll do all I can to help, but I'm fighting too. I'd say more, but I think the others have said everything that can be said about this. So stick together. We can make it through this if we all work together.

[Private Visual to Reimi]

Help with the healing and find a place to hide. If Tirek can really drain magic... I don't want to know what would happen if he drained you too. Stay safe, Reimi.

WHAT IN THE NAME OF ROTTENNESS IS GOING ON HERE!? Why am I not in my house? WHY am I a walrus? WHY!? WHY!!

[The volume from the scroll intensifies with that shout and you could feel the magic parchment shaking in your hooves. A great big, red walrus pops up on the visuals, perfectly livid.]

Whoever's responsible for entrapping and locking down the great Dr. Rrrrrrobotnik in this despicably decorated dimension will have quite a lot to answer to! And I'll get my answers, even if I have to strangle it out of every last creature around here!

[He gives that some thought and smiles an evil grin. No, he'd do that anyway, answers or not. Sounds like a rip-roaring way to spend an evening. But he shakes that off, resuming his angry tirade.]

Regardless of whether or not I can make it back home today, this indiscretion has entitled me to one omelet. My breakfast is ruined and I'm holding that against everyone.

[It appears something is the matter as, once again, Clover is on the scrolls. In the background, there are several different dresses that can be seen.]

Hello once more. I know this is starting to become a bad habit of mine, but I need help again.

It appears something is causing Miss Coco to be hyper like a sugar rush.

[As if to prove Clover's point, Coco is seen running back and forth like her tail was on fire. She does stop when she notices Clover.]

It'stoobadyoudon'thaveyourownscrollsoyoudon'thavetokeepusingmine. Gottago.

[She then runs off again. Clover sighs and shakes her head.]

Switching her to decaf doesn't seem to be working and I don't believe she's eating more sugar than normal. Thank goodness she isn't drowning herself in ice cream.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what should I do?

[The visual opens to nothing but a familiar looking house - the one both the Tails...es... stay at. Why did the scrolls open, anyway?

That thought is quickly answered as slowly, a yellowish-orange pony re-materializes on the ground, still in a sleeping position and, well, still sleeping. Eventually the re-materialization ends, and his eyes open, and he raises his head and shakes it some, rubbing his eyes.

He gets up, and stretches a little.]

Whoa... that was a trip. Never thought I'd find the end to that place... [He looks around.] Hey... hey, I'm back! I got out! Did everyone else get out, too? [He looks around some more.] I need to check on everyone!

[He tries to walk forward, and stumbles back down before standing back up.] M-Maybe after I re-orient myself... wow, I feel kinda dizzy. I... [And he spots the scrolls.] Hey! There it went!

Hey! Guys! Everyone! Is it over? Did everyone get out okay?

[The scroll turns on, showing Feena's apartment. The earth pony finally comes into view, walking on two legs with her arms full of all kinds of stuff. A canteen, some food, her whip, among other important necessities. She places the items into a knapsack and her eyes glance up briefly at her scroll, before her eyes widen in shock.]

Oh! [She reaches over and picks up the scroll, smiling sheepishly.] Darn thing... Sorry, everyone, I didn't even know that it was on. But now that it is...

[Well, she might as well ask now, since she was meaning to anyway. She points a hoof over at her knapsack.]

If you haven't guessed already, I'm going on a trip. Into the Everfree, to be exact. I know it's dangerous, but... I was wondering if anyone wanted to accompany me?

[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!]

~~~~
( [Private to Crmsn, before the announcement] )

[It's been a while since he's broadcasted over the scrolls. He's smiling, but there's an obvious seriousness behind it.]

Hey everyone. [Hopefully everyone remembers that this isn't the same Tails that made that accidental post a few days back. He's got his scarf on as usual to try and differentiate.]

So... this world's version of Valentine's Day is coming up. [And so far, no hint of anything terrible happening!] And I've... seen a lot of sadness and loneliness, and I'm here to offer some words of comfort and advice.

Some of you don't have a special somebody... or may have lost one... or might have one waiting for you when you return... or may not even want one. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be allowed to be happy on that day. Even if you don't have that kind of connection with anyone, there's something you have with others.

Friends.

And... I think this Hearts and Hooves day, if you don't have a special somebody, for whatever reason... you should spend time with your friends. You can still make it special. You should still be able to be happy, if you wanna be.

And in the end, if any of you need someone for any reason... I can lend an ear, I'll do what I can to help. Nobody should have to be sad on this day, to have to hold everything in. So if you need it, I will be there. For any of you.

[He hesitates for a second, his smile fading, before he cuts off the feed.]

--Apples!

[There's a thonk and the scroll is turned on to show it's one of the Tailses' room. Apparently a book was thrown and that's what caused it to turn on.

The younger Tails seems to be under some stress as he's pacing back and forth.]

How hard is it to get train tickets outta here? I know the Windigoes incident made things worse, but c'mon!

[He stops and forces himself to take a deep breathe and calm himself down.]

Calm down Tails. You know you're not gonna crash any antique planes into Town Hall like last year. No need to get yourself into another week-long coma.

[He moves his bangs back.]

I'll just need to stock up and hide myself. Kick my double out of the apartment if I have to. I certainly don't want him to suddenly become narcissistic because of some tainted cupca-

[And that's when he noticed the scroll was on and his eyes widen in a panic. He quickly moves towards his desk and rolls up the scroll.]

[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...

~~~~

[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...

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.

Hi, everypony!

So, I was GONNA go take over the radio station and do my DJ Pinkie cheering-up thing, but the tunnels under Ponyville don't go out that far. We should TOTALLY have tunnels under the Night Market too. And maybe like a big shelter-y thing? I dunno, stuff like this just seems to happen a LOT around here.

ANYWAY! If anyone's out in the blizzard, they can totally just go in my shop in the Night Market if they need! I'm at home right now, which isn't there, but you can just kinda hang out! I don't think the door's locked! Just don't go in the basement, or if you DO go in the basement, be really really nice to the gingerbread ponies down there. I don't wanna have a diplomatic incident, y'know? It took us so long to iron out all the protection clauses! Or you can go in the tunnels under Ponyville. Did anyone ELSE know those were there, 'cause I go under there all the time and I pretty much NEVER see anyone!

Also, if you're not all Windigo'd and grumpy, we're gonna have a meeting at Town Hall soon! If you ARE all Windigo'd and grumpy, you can come too! But if you don't, you might anyway!

[Did she just announce that she's kidnapping people to her party]

AAAAAAANYWAY, I know this isn't the real radio, but I was kinda looking forward to doing that again, so here's Wonderwall!

[As performed by a changeling on acoustic guitar]