Letters From and To Equestria

What am I going to do? Next time I’ll woke up, will there be blood on my hands? Will thousands of lives had been turn into ashes? I… I don’t want it! I don’t! I… Why is this happening to me? What did I do wrong? I never… I…

I am so sorry. I am back.

- G.

Gig,

Oh no... Oh no! Okay... okay... just calm down. Where are you? I'll find you... we'll figure out a way to fix this together, okay?

Just stay put, and for the love of Celes--- the gods... don't be seen!

-Twilight Sparkle

LIES LIES LIES LIES LIES LIES LIES LIES LIES LIES

IT IS YOU. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN YOU. FOREVER AND EVER. STOP DENYING IT.

WAR IS COMING. BLOODSHED IS COMING. THERE IS NO PLACE FOR KINDNESS IN WAR. MANY WILL DIE. YOU WILL SEE ATROCITIES YOU HAVE NEVER EVEN DREAMED OF.

ARE YOU PREPARED, KINDNESS? ARE YOU PREPARED TO FACE DEATH WITH THIS MEEK LITTLE ATTITUDE OF YOURS?

WEAK. USELESS. UNLESS YOU CHANGE. UNLESS YOU TOUGHEN UP.

PERHAPS IT'S FITTING THAT YOUR HIDE IS YELLOW. THE COLOR OF A COWARD. TOO MEEK TO DEFEND HERSELF. TOO MEEK TO DEFEND HER FRIENDS.

YOU WILL STAND THERE AND COWER WHILE YOU WATCH THEM BE BUTCHERED. POWERLESS. HELPLESS. IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT?

FEEL THE BURNING OF YOUR BLOOD. RELISH IN IT. LET IT GRANT YOU POWER AND GUILE. STRIKE BEFORE THEY STRIKE FIRST.

DO IT, OR ALL THAT YOU KNOW AND CHERISH WILL BURN BEFORE YOUR EYES.

-CRUELTY

Cruelty,

I didn't do anythingididn'tdoanythingIdidn'tdoanything I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!!!!!!

It's all going to burn Cruelty... you're going to destroy it all. You're going to kill us all and there's nothing I can do about it.

Why is this happening to us?

-Fluttershy

X

Good news! It worked! Er...sort of.

While I -have- been able to reduce the mana emissions from the rifts by a factor of about seven, the rifts themselves haven't slowed in their popping up. Matter of fact I think it's actually increased in speed. A small victory?

Yes yes yes, that would be fine and dandy if we knew how to trigger that sort of transformation! I was inquiring as to whether or not you had figured out the variables that elicited your...sudden affection towards hay, but it seems you may have misunderstood me. At least now I can say I confuse myself sometimes, yes? And ooh, yes, I heard about that. It's always the nice ones who end up going bad, isn't it? The sun's gone all wibbley on this end as well, that's definitely not a good omen.

Oh, damn it all! I've got to go. A rift the size of Loch Ne-...huh, the exact size of Loch Ness, shape and all...odd...just opened up over London. Gotta patch that up quick before anyone from your end falls through!

XI,

Hmm... I sort of just woke up like this on arrival. Perhaps it has something to do with the magic in the air? It doesn't seem to work on humans, but then, they are a mundane species aren't they?

Loch-Ness Monster? From Equestria... no... I think it's something else. We do have Water Dragons... OH MY GOD, STEVEN!

I managed to use my connections in TRIBD to find this article in a Tabloid rag called “The London Eye” (Clever pun, I'll give them that, but honestly “bitch be aliens?” That's the best interview-ee they could find?)

None of the mainstream papers are touching it. “Free press” eh? Just as well, it's better the majority of Earth doesn't know yet.

Still, I'm going to have to come out of retirement.

Allons-y!

-X

Holy SHIT.

ASibftwspgbølrdhbgli.

My last letter seems to have been lost in transport, so I have just been watching the last couple of weeks, to see if it popped up. Instead, I see that the whole fucking planet has gone to hell and back again, and there is a freakin' Communist rebellion, and that you've been sendt to the hospital with broken ribs.

Fuck that shit.

*sigh*

Sorry for the swearing; I'm a little on edge.

But, anyhow, on to the matter at hand; I saw you say it in another letter, and I agree; Utopia is dead.
I dare to wager that you will from now on have to maintain a permanent army with the purpose of stopping shit like this going off. And, I think you're going to need help to get it going... You guys aren't exactly known for your warriors. Heh.

*sigh*

I wish I was military; then I could help personally.
I wish I was a weapens developer; then I could send custom stuff to you so that you could defend yourself.

Guns, grenades, mortars, anti-aircraft guns, tanks, everything! Customized for pony use, of course.

But, I can't. And, given your attitude (that is, the entire pony races attitude) towards weapons, they would't be used quickly enough to make a difference, I guess...

What I CAN give you, is a copy of the Art of War.

It's an ancient book, created some three thousand years ago by one of humanities greatest military geniouses; Sun Tzu, a chinese general.

It's essentially a manual on how to wage a good war; despite being created so long ago, it's still fully usable in modern warfare.

I know you probably don't want to fight... And, with good reason. War is horrible. But, someone will have to fight, or you'll all get killed or enslaved by the gryphons. So, even if you don't want to use the book, give it to someone who will.

Gaaah!
I wish I could help. I wish I could help so badly...
If only I was one of those few humans who've gotten magic; then I could've teleported or something to the rift, and went through myself!
Even one human in his late teenages with a gun would've done a LOT of harm to a bunch of gryphons that doesn't know how to use theirs. Or, do they?

I do think I felt some kind of "spark" the other day, and just this morning I swear I managed to turn the lights on without physically pressing the button but... Naah, it's too unlikely. That "spark" might've been a caffeine shock rolling in. And the light thing... Well, I'm a zombie in the mornings. Could've pressed the button without noticing it.

*sigh*

You mentioned in another letter that you didn't know what Kevlar was?
It's a synthetic fiber; it's commonly used in all manner of things, from frying pans to building constructions.

In this case, however, it's going to be used for personal armor; a vest woven from kevlar fibers and reinforced with steel is capable of stopping bullets. It can also be used in helmets and other pieces of equipment. It is, to my knowledge, the best kind of battlefield protection out there.

Bah, god fucking damn it, I want to help!
Instead, I have to go to work. At a store.
Fuck it, I feel so useless.

- Jack

*DOCUMENTS INCLUDED: Sun Tzu: The Art of War (Book)*

Dear Jack,

How can utopia be dead, if it never existed?

This world's a sham, man. I understand that now. But, hell, it's worth protecting something. Maybe Storm should get her hooves on some Kevlar or something.

And I guess I'll wear some too if she makes me.

Do you think that we need that stuff, though? Celestia just (in her infinite mercy) wiped out thousands of Griffons. In seconds. Vaporized in flames hotter than 10,000 degrees. The GNP has fled to the mountains. There were more bombings, yeah. There was a big one in Fillydelphia.

But the Griffons are screwed. Gilda is still alive as far as I know, but the “revolution” is dead.

Celestia fights like a coward. The gods are tyrants.

I'm talking like I did when I was part of that... political movement (lets just say Human leftism and Pony leftism are two different things. We were strictly peaceful) ... I joined as a teenager. Hunger strikes aren't fun.

Anyway, I'll give the book a read. Maybe there's something useful in it.

Wait... Sun Tzu?

-Dash

To Celestia:

Ever stop and think about just why equestria is having so many problems?

The bombing

Queto

Krastos

Pinkie pies dark side

Ect
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I mean... So many things at one point, it's kind of amazing.... To big to be just a coincidence.

Sorry if I sound like a conspiracy nut, but someone, or something else has a part in this chess game called equestria, and I have a feeling that they are not very happy...

Who knows what it will do next... Maybe an animal will go extinct,maybe the rivers and oceans will dry up.

Maybe something will happen to your little sister...

Keep your eyes open celestia... Something strange is going on... And I don't know if you can stop it.

Or if anything can for that matter.

Sincerely
JABgamer
Traveller of dawn

Ps. I wasn't implying that I'm doing any of this. I was trying to sound serious/mysterious. I'm a bit over dramatic.

Dear JABgamer,

For awhile, I thought we were just having a run of bad luck. However, I am not a naive goddess, and I think there is something much more sinister going on. There is a dark force playing with this universe, that has a personal vendetta against me, and against my people.

I am trying to find what this force is, but so far, my inquireys have been fruitless.

I must keep trying, however.

-Celestia

Dear ♌

The situation is getting too hot. There are too many forces at play here. The EoD, the Gods, the Griffons and their allies, don't even know what the EoH are planning on doing, and Hominus is reclusive as ever. Events are moving too fast for us to put our plan in motion. All hell is about to break lose and Ponyville is right in the middle of it.

Set the timer then get out of there.
I hear Maneami is nice this time of year.
We will get back in touch with you when this all over

-♐

♐ ,

Fuck. I wish it didn't have to come to this.

Timer's set.

-♌

Derpy Hooves,

That's understood. I've contacted Gummy and it seems he wants us to eliminate "Gig" and "Brian." Any idea why? I need more intel on this before proceeding.

This whole universe collapse thing, what exactly is going on?

More muffins attached, if they allow them through still.

-ZettaLux

Burn after reading.

Dear ZettaLux,

Gig, Brian, are saturated. They make the holes.

But some other hands are in the muffin batter. Yes. Hands.

Scalies don't want universe to collapse, so they kill them.

-Derpy

Gummy,

Alright, I understand your concerns for this universe, and I'm willing to prevent its destruction. That doesn't mean I don't hate you any less.

So, "Gig" and "Brian." Why must they be eliminated? I need more than just their names. Last time I checked, their current positions are unknown.

Ultimately, if we carry out this task, what will happen afterwards? As Lord of the Naga, I urge you to be civil about this. We have the resources to carry this mission out, but there would be no point if OUR situation simply continues afterwards.

-ZettaLux

ZettaLux,

Our reasons are none of your concern. You have two choices. Kill them and live, or let them live and doom your species. If you do not destroy them, we will, and we'll explode your entire planet to do it.

Don't trifle with us, Warmblood. We're being kind to you.

-Gummy

Dear Rainbow Dash,

Alright, I've been losing some serious sleep recently, just thinking about what would happen if Qetuo could get his evil, dirty, robot hands on a single Klondike bar. Why, with power of that magnitude, nobody would survive! You guys would all be dead, us humans would be blown to bits (although that particular phrasing probably sounds rather weird to you guys), and the rift would be as durable as wet tissues in a paper shredder. He just can't control that kind of power! Nobody can afford to let him get his hands on them.

It was just a few days ago that I began my quest. No matter what the cost, I have to find and destroy every Klondike bar I can. I have not slept, I have not rested, and I have traveled to five countries just to add to my stock. I've done things so embarrassing that I would wish on nobody- except maybe Qetuo, of course- some even on camera! Everyone around the world can now witness the things that I have done for a Klondike bar, and I am powerless to stop it!

But my valiant efforts have payed off. So far, I have amassed a mighty collection of 2,377 individual bars of world-bending, star-destroying, mind-melting Klondike power! Thankfully, I do not have to keep myself exposed to such unstable amounts of awesome for too long, as there is an easy way to dispose of them, keeping their power out of evil's grasp. I will not falter in my duty. Already I have consumed over two hundred, and I'm feeling kind of woozy, but progress is being made my friend, and you can rest easy knowing that Kumquat is on the job.

Ah, the sacrifices that I make for the sake of the universe.

~Kumquat

Kumquat,

Well, at least somebody's trying to make a difference. You're pushing yourself hard to try to keep Klondikes out of Qetuo's hands, and for that, I commend you. Also, blown to bits makes sense. “Bit” means three things over here. The mouth-thing for pulling stuff, the currency, and a small part of something.

I assume you mean definition three.

Still, wouldn't it be easier to like... burn them... instead of trying to eat them all?

-Dash

Dear Twilight Sparkle,

I hope this letter finds you in good tidings, although, skimming through some of your other letters would imply otherwise. Nonetheless, I hope that at some point, your day has gone well. Where to begin? Where to begin? I must admit, I was torn between writing you, and Fluttershy. I also must mention that, well, I have quite a few questions on my mind. Mind you, however, I'll try to keep them at a minimal, for now.

I guess I'll start with a classic. How are you? Again, as stated, I've skimmed a few other your other letters and I must admit, you've got quite a bit on your plate. How did the situation arise to such chaos, over time? I would think, if anything, Princess Celestia would have intervened at some point. Though, to recollection, while watching your exploits, I've noticed she's always one to arrive after the bulk of the situation is concluded. I hope, dearly, that those who wish you to become Princess (At some point) have their way. I see you as being a much more attentive ruler.

I guess I should introduce myself, a bit, before I continue. My name is Griffin, not to be confused for the rude, feathered creature that befriended Rainbow Dash in her younger years, it's just my name. As I stated, I've watched your exploits, from time to time. I must admit, I saw a quality in you that resembled myself when I was your age. You have no idea how ecstatic I was when my "Intel" informed me that humans were able to communicate with ponies from your world. Again, when hearing this news, a lot of questions sprang to mind. As mentioned, I saw a likeness in you that reminded me of myself, so I chose you out of all the other ponies to write to. I hope, for your sake, that you don't go down the same path as I, even though some of your prior communications show hints that you're capable of such a thing. Enough about that, though.

If memory recalls, you dwell within the confines of a tree. A rather large one, in fact. I'm curious. Was this a predestined decision for you, or a "spur of the moment" type deal? I mean, it seems that most other ponies live in houses, and yet, there you are, in a tree. Is it a comfortable way of living? I know that it's supposed to be a library, of some sort, but I had to ask. I would have thought, in the least, you'd have you own abode that was free from passersby looking to find suitable reading material. Do you have your own place?

I recall when I first began watching your adventures, you gained knowledge that you, and your friends, were the Elements of Harmony. Apparently, being one of these Elements harnesses great magical power in the host. I noticed that you were forced to use that power, to defeat Nightmare Moon, and yet, I haven't seen you use it since. I would think that having that amount of power would entice you to use it more often, in the name of good. Is being an "Element of Harmony" more of a spiritual means, as opposed to a physical one?

What is your opinion about all of your friends? I know that may be a little personal, but everyone has their opinions, both good and bad. And what do they think about you, in return? Personally, although in good meaning, I think Rarity is a little conceited at times. I'd imagine that you've formed your own opinions, over time, and I'd like to hear them.

Are other ponies jealous of your unicorn magical abilities? I don't ask that in a bad sense, nor do I wish they have ill thoughts toward you in return, but it's been know to happen. Even though Rarity is also a unicorn, I've noticed that she doesn't have anywhere near your magical talent. Aside from Celestia, and possibly Luna, have you met any other unicorns with extraordinary magical prowess (We won't count Trixie, on that one)?

One last question. I noticed you're the more logically minded pony out of your group, not mentioning Rarity, who comes in at a close second. However, in the scientific method, no one surpasses you. On the other hand, though, you use magic. Are you a walking contradiction? I don't mean that in a bad sense, it's just magic and science don't usually mix in the "logical explanation" department. I will admit, being a tactical minded person, that's open to the occult and mystical as well, they do hint at ties, at times. What do you prefer more, magic or science? I apologize, that was two questions, and my letter seems to be prattling on. Forgive me.

I sincerely hope that the issues pertaining to you, and your friends, regarding this "Dimensional Flux" situation finds a means of conclusion. More so, in light of the past events, a peaceful one. I may not have a degree in Quantum Physics, nor Space and Time Travel, but I am tactically minded. Also, I am in the presence of persons more knowledgeable than myself in these types of theories. My role, should I assume one, is more along the lines of battlefield knowledge, tactics, and survival. I noticed, in prior letters, that the presence of humans in your plane is an outcome you're trying to avoid. It also seems that the avoidance of this situation has failed. I'd like to remind you of one thing:

Humans, like yourselves, are extraordinary creatures. We are capable of building vast civilizations from practically nothing, and also, we're proficient at destroying them in a moment's notice. Destruction doesn't have to be labeled with the word, "Evil." Sometimes, said destruction can be used against evil, for the name of good. Humans are also responsible for the extinction of entire breeds of animals, land masses, climates and environments, not to mention Gods themselves. Some say we fear what we don't understand, I'm more inclined to believe we destroy it. However, we're also capable of tolerance and love, in some situations. Overall, and ultimately, we're going to destroy ourselves, one day. Put us to good use, should the need arise.

Where I'm going with this is, well, I'd like to offer my services should your current situation escalate to a point beyond control. I have a platoon of men, and women, ready for disposal, if need be. Most are experts in their related fields of study, and their insight, information and talents may prove useful to you. I, myself, am a combatant, in terms. Recently I've found myself down a road of self destruction, and stumbled upon your dilemma. Perhaps Fate intervened, perhaps luck. I'd like to find a purpose, once again, and I'm sure many of my comrades would feel the same way. If anything, I offer my services to you, and yours. Celestia "seems" to have the situation under control, however, she reminds me of what we call "God" here. He/She/It seems to give us faith, at times, but no real help in the physical form. From that knowledge, most of us take that faith, and depend on ourselves, as opposed to an omnipotent being. Once more, my services are at your disposal.

I hope you don't find this letter distasteful, and I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have for me, as well. I'm looking forward to hearing from you, soon.

Yours truly,

Griffin Chambers.

Griffin Chambers,

I'm tired. Very tired. I'm scared, too. I've been watching my world burn in front of me and I feel helpless. I think most Ponies feel the same way.

The Elements of Harmony... hmm... you've just given me an idea! Maybe... just maybe, there's a way to use them to cleanse the world! I don't know how, yet... but I think I'm on to something.

As for using the Elements, they only really come out under great duress. It's not something you use to, say, clean the gutters. It's Magic of a much more arcane type. It's much more powerful than regular magic. Dash is worried, though. She thinks that the Princess will try to weaponize them.

I won't use the Elements as a weapon. That's no what they're meant for.

I've never really thought of magic as a contradiction to science. Magic is merely the manipulation of Energy with the mind. I suppose, to Humans, who can't use magic, it seems illogical, but to us it's perfectly natural.

I think it's more of a culture difference than anything.

Humans are inventive. To be honest, I used to think of them as evil... but... they're not. Or at least, no worse than us Ponies. We only live... well, I guess lived... in a Utopia because our problems could be solved easily with Magic, and the fact that Celestia was present in our lives. However, now that war has broken out, Celestia is showing her true colours... Greeahnica shows just how ruthless us Ponies can be.

Celestia reminds you of a god because she IS a god.

My one question is: How do you live in a world filled with such pain? We live in one now, so, I figure it would be useful to know how to cope with it. Is it a lack of empathy? Do you just “tune it out?”

Regards,

Twilight Sparkle

Dear ♍,

With the deteriorating situation in and around the Ponyville area we are contacting all of our operatives.

We are pulling back.

Grab ♋

With her being so close to the main players, we would prefer not to send her a letter for fear it would compromise her situation.

Proceed to San Anponio, ♎ has secured housing for you and fellow operatives.

-♐

P.S. Look to the Sky. The Griffons are not our friends.

♐,

Shit. Tell me about it.

Right, we're on our way. ♋ isn't too happy about it, but she doesn't get a choice, does she?

See you in SanAn.

-♍

Dear Celestia,

First of all I am going to slap you in the face, then I am going to hug the shit out of you. Metaphorically speaking as I am currently not right next to you, sadly.
Now you might ask yourself why I would want to do that, maybe. It is rather simple. Your actions against the Griffons would be the cause for the slapping, not because so many died, not even because you killed them, but because of how it was done and the laughable explanation, not to mention the feeble justification that went along with it.

Let us start with the simple part, a single pony is not worth 400 Griffons, it is not even worth one Griffon. Life itself is invaluable. 'An Eye for an Eye leaves the whole world blind.' What exactly do you think will happen? That they these Griffons will now cower in fear and hope to make a quick peace? The only thing that is realy going to happen is that they will be driven straight into the arms of The Griffon Nationalist Party, swelling their numbers with new recruits that are going to be eager to get revenge, because obviously every Griffon is worth 4000 ponys! In the end far more ponys will be killed than in the initial attack and if a full blown war errupts it will leave both sides in a rather bad shape, what are you going to do when the next faction decides to rise up against the ponys while you are still reeling from the last exchanges of blows? In the end your own little ponys are those that will suffer the most. And I don´t think that that is what you actually want, because what you are doing is because you think it is the best way to protect those that are dear to you.

The next part is how this attack happened. You have no clue how to actually do a decent military action, you might call it war but what is actually happening is you kicking straight into the dark to see what comes out next. I don´t realy think that it would have been your decision to burn down the main Griffon town, you mentioned yourself that it was a council decision. But to come back to one of my main points, you have no clue as how to actually do this. If you strike you do not hold back. You could have pretty much eradicated most of the griffin species in one day and killed of the entire Griffon Nationalist Party. But nooooooooo. Let´s go get some arbitrary number and kill a bunch of citizens that might just as well have been opposing this party just because we feel like it. If you are going to wipe the floor with somegriffon you do not do it half-heartedly! That would mean two options. Either you completely scorsh that town from the surface of the earth, and then you scorch it down into a 50 meters deep pit. Or you obliberate the entire race immediately. For all that it is worth you have a palace guard and an army in training against an opposition that you might as well know nothing about, except your own propaganda and that they are "evil".
I mean, you ponys don´t even have a plan except for "HEY! Let´s go burn some griffons!" If you had actually bothered to sit down on your hounches and think some of the first actions would have been to prepare for the inevitable first before taking the next step. You are unprepared. What you need right now is boarder patrols and searcher teams to make sure that no further Griffons are going to enter Equestria while also taking the fight to them before they have the time to actually pull themselves together again. Heck, you didn´t even bother to send in the army into Greeah-Nica to mop up what was left. For all that it was worth it would have been far more effective to go into the city personally before burning it down. You´re a Goddess, putting yourself at the frontlines shouldn´t realy have any risk to it.
Heck, I would have tried to incite a civil war there first to then "generously intervene".

I would recommend to you that you find someone with a good deal of military experiance to help you out here, and I don´t mean myself.
Oh, and you do NOT play fair!

Now that this ranting of mine is finished. Let me hug you and tell you that even if everything seems to be falling apart right now with no way of stopping it that in the end everything is going to come out the better for it. How could I say such a thing? I´m a human, we have this kind of crap on regular intervals but are still standing strong, no matter how often we have fallen into the dirt. As long as you have the will to you can claw yourself back up again. This is just looking so much worse on your side because of the seeming paradise in which you have lived for so long. Sure, it will never come back again by the looks of it, but there are still lots of parts that can be salvaged and restored.

It also seems as if you are taking the fall for all of this freely to cover for others. May this have to do with you thinking that you are viewed in a bad way already considering the last time we conversed? Could it be that you are having an extremely hard time? It wouldn´t surprise me if you were emotionally wrecked right now (And don´t try to pretend that you are above anything, even if you are a goddess you are still a living being with emotions and feelings like everypony else.). Basically everything that you have worked and strived for is falling apart at its seams infront of your very eyes. I think you should take a day or a week off and simply let yourself go. Simply tell the others that you aren´t feeling too well, let some more spots appear on the sun and let it get a few degrees colder. Share a bed with your sister and simply enjoy the time you two can be together. Frak the others.

You might be wondering why I am doing all this, it´s rather simple. It is because I know all the good that you have done and even that the not so good was with the best of intentions (even if they can be easily misleading) and that you love all your subjects.
And I love you for what you have created and tried to do (not to mention simply for who you are), even if you are showing a bad side of yours now.

With hugs and best of wishes,

Sixpack

PS: Has Ignis given up on his revenge yet?

Sixpack,

Do you think I like doing this? Do you think I like destroying entire cities? Do you think I like having the blood of tens of thousands on my hooves? Because if so, you, sir, are mistaken.

As the Leader of Equestria, and as the Protector of the Pony Race, I must punish them for bombing us.

I don't want to wipe out the Griffon race. Far from it. Destroying Greeah-nica was the hardest thing I've done in the three-hundred thousand years I've lived. I say that with no hyperbole.

As a decent Pony, I regret it. However, as a goddess, and a leader... it had to be done.

As for changing things for the better... well, I really don't know. I'm not used to saying that often, but I honestly have no idea how the future will turn out.

It's in the Fates hands now.

-Celestia

PS: Ignis and I have reconciled. We don't like each other, however, we respect each other enough to not interfere with each other.

Dear Rarity,

I was just wondering. If Sweetie Belle is you sister, then what happen to that baby you were pregnant with a a decade ago after that colt knocked you up during that time when you were having sex with a different person every week?

Sincerely,

OOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSNNNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Oooooooooooooooossssssssssssssssssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaapppppppp,

Look... we all made mistakes growing up. I was not quite the lady I was now when I was a teenager. I... I made some bad choices, and did some things that I'm not proud of.

My parents, in their generosity, hid me away for a year, at “Finishing School.” My mother even neglected her diet, and put on weight just to fake her pregnancy. When she was born, they passed her off as their foal, saving me from social disgrace.

I must say, it feels quite liberating to get that off my chest.

Please, I beg you, don't tell Sweetie Belle. She's not old enough to know the truth yet. Don't do it for me, I can cope, but... do it for her. Please

Also, how did you find out? I thought it was a well kept secret but, obviously, it was not kept well enough.

-Rarity

PS: It was not a different Pony every week (I sincerely hope you meant “Pony” when you said “Person”!)

Dash,

It's Jeb, like usual. Although you get other letters too, right? I see Scherzo and Achy too. Military is still testing the area where the rift formed. My family is scared about not being able to go and get food, but most of the soldiers have actually been pretty nice. A little distant, but helpful in the secretive kinda way. Got us some frozen sets of meals, including a real pack of rations for each of us. Traded them some of my old books in return.

Things aren't going as well as they used to, but my hopes have drastically improved for a peaceful ending. The Griffons, on the other hand...There are 200,000 over in the capital city. She wants them all dead. I don't care what excuse anyone gives about if it's karmic or fair game because of the bombings, she's killing an entire species due to the actions of a few hundred. I bet a majority of the griffs aren't wanting this war. Yet they burn for the rebels sins.

I think I'm going to write a letter to Celestia, Ignis, Luna, whoever is running this. I doubt it's possible to stop the rays, but maybe I could just make them think a little. I promise that I'll be showing you what the parts of that scribble mean, I just wanted to get some things out of the way first.

For instance? The research team I was talking about, the one cracking the moon, they found something man-made, and it isn't theirs. Although it's great to possibly hear about capturing a man responsible for so much, I fear that team's safety. Hopefully they won't be the ones having to infiltrate what's there when they find it.

Oh, and as for the Punching Bag stuff...Eyyy, I was hoping you'd feel better. :)

I really wouldn't blame you if you did hate me, considering what I am. I will never regret meeting you, but if I had the chance, I'd make it so our worlds would never have to collide. It's just not worth what we've lost in the process. Maybe if I meet Hommy, he could help with that.

If you want, You can continue "letting it out" in these letters, I wouldn't have a problem with it. This sort of stuff has been a little less troublesome thanks to getting picked on most of my childhood life. In fact, I probably deserve it for trying to make the situation seem better than it is. However, you could call me a jack of all trades, trying to fill in the role of healer until whoever is really doing it comes back. Also, I remember a saying involving friends. Let me look it up, I'm sure I had that book somewhere...Found it!

"Two are better than one: they get a good wage for their labor. If the one falls, the other will lift up his companion. Woe to the solitary man! For if he should fall, he has no one to lift him up." — Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Surprisingly, it's from the Bible. You've probably read some bad things about it, but it really does have a lot of good teachings to follow. Some of them are just harder to locate. That above is one reason why I stick here.

...Now then. I guess I can get on with helping you find out what any of this means. First up, the picture. The majorly scribbled stick (The one in the middle) could be Hominus, or maybe someone who descended into godhood. Or perhaps he looks like a human but is really a god? Jeez, Hommy, it can't be easy can it? Above it is three sticks, each with an arrow that leads to a dead person? I assumed because of the red. Maybe I'll be one of those dead folks by the end of this. Hope not. Welp, maybe the guy in the middle is sending messages to the sticks up there. Do those messages cause death, or a change?

The lower sticks...This COULD be the barrier between us and yous guys. Wait, maybe that's what the lines are. Barriers. The one between ours and yours is breaking, and there is a barrier for some big man, who has a barrier to another place where people send messages? Then...What does the Alicorn have to do with it?

...GAH!...This is making my head hurt. Lets go to the decoding for now.

I already looked at the stuff translated, I just didn't know that you wanted it ton be decoded. The message right here; “项创新性制度不仅关系到我国医学人才教育培养理念、培养模式的转变，而且该制度的建立，对于缓解” Translates to;

"Item innovative system is not only related to the concept of education and training of medical personnel, changes in training mode, and the system is established for the relief."

Not very purposeful.

This one; "wäre die Verführung von Hunderttausenden von Mädchen durch krummbeinige, widerwärtige Judenbankerte gar nicht möglich. Auch dies ist im Interesse der Nation, daß"

Into this; "would be the seduction of hundreds of thousands of girls by bow-legged, disgusting Judenbankerte impossible. This is also in the interest of the nation that"

Did Hommy mean destruction, or seduction? I can tell you that destruction is going on.

As for that horsemeat recipe, again, that's seriously sick. As you know though, bad times are upon us, so it got that right.

So yeah. That's what I've been able to decode. Head's still a bit shakey, but I don't think I'm going crazy. At least not yet. I could go for a nap right now though.

One last thing Dash. There is one thing you NEED to be aware of. If the GNP bombed the TRIBD center, they will definitely try to kill the Elements of Harmony. They are going for places of power, and believe it or not, the Elements of Harmony are quite powerful indeed. Do NOT think that Gilda will be merciful, if she is running this schtick then most likely she already has a grudge involving you. That's another reason why I am going to send a letter over to The Pantheon, maybe the burning will stop, and we can catch the majority of the army without bloodshed.

Is it likely? Hell no.

Is there a chance? I believe so.

...Oh, and this might be a good place for the "Punching Bag" to start if you send a response.

Jeb. Remember, you have fire forged friends. They are some of the greatest kind to have. Just ask Twilight.

P.S. That dream keeps becoming a sequence. The king's still driving down the road, but he eventually reaches a boardwalk-kinda part of the coast. He gets out of the sedan, and is greeted with a festivity sort of scene. A man very close looking to James Madison is shaking hands with him, while both humans and ponies are along the shore. What could be only described as a Man-Bear-Pig is cooking out for the guests, whistling one of The Eagles songs, "One of these nights". There is a flag tied to an Umbrella, it seems to be a mutated form of the United States flag, with some additional stars and a runic symbol. I've had acid trips more consistent than this.

...No, I haven't actually had Acid before. Scared you didn't I?

P.P.S. GOD THIS WAS A LONG LETTER. Really wish I could eventually get back into giving you songs, videos and questions to answer. Those weren't too bad. Were they? If they were, I could maybe just send music.

Dear Jeb,

Oh my god... you have a rift too?

There are reports of rifts forming all over the place. Ponies are starting to go missing. Applejack says she say a “whirling vortex thingy” in her fields. I don't think it was just the moonshine, talking, either.

Hell, someponies are even saying they've been to the Human world. I'm not so sure I believe it, but... humans have been here, so why can't it be the other way around?

Celestia is a murderer. She's been on the throne too long. It's time Ponies start governing themselves. I can see why the Griffons, Zebras, and others are rising up. The Equestrian “Empire” is built in blood. Twilight's been to the secret archives... she's read... things...

One quote she told me about the Zebra wars that happened 400 years before Equestria was made sent chills down my spine. Apparently it was written in old Unicornish, but that doesn't make it any less disturbing.

“And so they were brought forth, the Zebra foals and their mares, to the centre of Ixhego, their capital. Their army had surrendered to General Neyygh-eeyeh the night before, and were giving the Equestrians a peace offering to show their respect. When the Chieftan, or Umfundisi, of the city, came out of his palace, he was slaughtered with a hail of arrows. The Unicornish guard then proceeded to slaughter,, or enslave the civilians. Stallions who were not fit to work were killed, as were the old Mares, and the male foals. Female foals (intombi, in their language), and fertile Mares, were given over to the soldiers for their pleasures. Some were brought back to Equestria as concubines, some were killed, and some were left, broken and raped. Fit, male Zebra were brought back as labourers.”

Celestia never told us about this. In fact, I've never heard of any of this before! Our entire, bloody history is kept secret!

They won't listen to you. They're monsters. I worship nopony.

As for your dreams... I can't even begin to decipher that. Good luck!

-Dash

Dear Luna,

to pick up on last time again:
Yes, NNM certainly was a tyrant and everyone (or nearly everyone) can be glad about your return. But even if the Elements can not be killed there would have been other ways to stop them. So I will stand firm in my opinion that you as NNM helped them along in fullfilling their quest.

Soo, did you actually meet Lucifer yet? Or has he decided to lay off you?

Otherwise, how are things holding up with the bombing and everything else? I assume that the populace is in a panic (or rage) about this. What are you and the other alicorns doing to help them? Do you even have enough psychologists to help the survivors deal with this mess? Not to mention can they even do that considering the lack of knowledge of symptons and how best to deal with it. And considering your extensive knowledge, what are you doing? I am sure that the populace would appreciate a public face that does good for the nation.

With hugs and best of wishes,

Sixpack

Dear Sixpack,

Lucifer approached me at the meeting. He was... interesting... in alicorn form. Let's just say I'm not exactly interested in a relationship with Satan.

I'm not at liberty to talk about ongoing military campaigns. What I can tell you is that bombings are regrettable and I'm sure Celestia, Caeli, and Maris, the three commanders of the war effort are doing everything in their power to ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible.

-Luna

Dear Octavia,

Hello. I'm Jeb. You definitely don't know me. Well, do you? That would be weird. What I mean is that you probably have never known me. I think. You know, never mind.

If you can, I'd like to send you a tune I know from a certain game. It combines Violin and Piano pretty well, and it fits the mood of Equestria and Earth right now. In my opinion. Here, this is a URL Link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_el0gpzUR2w&feature=channel_video_title

It has the tune.

We have Internet over here, and we use these links to travel to different parts of the Internet. This link takes you to a video hosting website. Basically, I can tell that almost no one in Equestria has Internet, but what you can to is send this to a local bureau and they will probably be able to give you the audio and video formatted there.

No, there is no other major reason why I gave you this letter. I just wanted to share some music. Well, while I'm here...

Octavia, by any chance are you of the Pie family? As in related to Pinkamena Diane Pie? I wonder because Pinkie has been having a hard time as of now, and although you two might be distant, it would be a good thing to talk to each other. There is strength in numbers. Well, that's what I'd do, maybe I've been just trained to say that it's a good thing. Still, better to try and fail than to never try at all.

Blessings to you, and to a good nights sleep,

Jeb.

Dear Jeb,

The song, though relatively simple, displays an understated sophistication. In short, I like it.

And no, I am not related to Pinkie Pie (I believe she's the element of Laughter, yes?) However, in these trying times I will take your advice to heart.

It's been a long time since I spoke to my family. Too long.

-Octavia

Dear Mr. Johnson,

No, I actually never saw any of the movies in that series. I never really liked racing movies. I did enjoy Witch Mountain, though, but I preferred the original over the remake.

But, that's not my point. Krastos cannot be defeated. He cannot be stopped. If you truly love your "waifu" take her somewhere safe. Krastos gains power when ever someone says his name. There is a recording of someone saying his name on a radio show. That recording has been played millions of times. He is unbeatable.

T.C.G.C.

P.S. I enjoyed that cameo you had on Reno 9-1-1

TCGC,

You didn't see my movies? YOU DIDN'T SEE MY MOVIES? WHAT THE HELL, MAN! HOW COULD YOU RESIST THE HEART WARMING FAMILY COMEDY OF “THE TOOTHFAIRY”, THE HEART-POUNDING DRAMA OF “THE SCORPION KING AND “DOOM” AND “GRIDIRON GANG” AND EVEN FAST 5, WHICH GOT SEVENTY-EIGHT PERCENT ON ROTTEN TOMATOES?

Could you get reviews like these?

“[Johnson's] skin looks as though it's been slathered in butter; his enjoyment is infectious and keeps the movie speeding along.”

- Bruce Diones, The New Yorker

“Even with the over-the-top acting of Dwayne Johnson and mind-numbing action sequences the film is actually watchable.”

-Micheal Black, Review Express.com

“Cars zoom, guns blaze, and the quips fly with wild abandon, but the biggest achievement to be found here is the pairing of Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. About effing time.”

-Andrea Chase, Killer Movie Reviews

“Vin Diesel and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson square off in a movie at last. It's a cosmic event, like some freak planetary collision.”

-Tim Robey, The Daily Telegraph

Damn straight you couldn't. Why? Cause your name's not DWAYNE THE ROCK JOHNSON.

Oh yeah and Krastos. Him. My fist. Together. With him. In a union of hatred. That will happen soon.

Dear Fluttershy,

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

I'm here....I'm ready. I'm close. I'm gonna get you.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Krastos the Glue Maker

No you won't byatch,

You might be wondering why a piece of paper just fell on to your desk from your ceiling as you finish your letter to Fluttershy.

You're done, Krastos.

Look up.

-Dwayne

PS: You can thank Clinton for telling me where you are. He's one Democrat I can get behind!

Twilight,

Something big happened today. Really big. First of all I was able to walk to the edge of the clearing I am currently staying in with the aid of a branch I had found, only to run face first into a magical barrier. This probably explains the lack of wildlife in the area. As of right now I am hiding in my cave from a rift that is out in the center of the clearing that had opened up recently. The energies thrown off by that thing feel strange though. It is growing alarmingly fast, and I cant exactly run away with this barrier up. Any advice?

Brian

Dear Brian,

I don't know where you are right now... do you have any idea.

Brian... I don't think I'd ever teach anyone this but, well, I'm going to teach you how to teleport.

Think of something important to you, like home, or a famous landmark. Picture it in as much detail as you can. Then picture yourself there. Believe that you're there, Brian, believe that you're there.

And then, you'll be there.

I don't like doing this, but, well, I don't want you to live in some Cave for the rest of your life!

The Other One who's like you is here in Equestria. I'm going to find him today. You know Gig, right?

-Twilight Sparkle

PS: I can't help but think you're in danger. Like, serious danger. Call it unicorn intuition.

Dash

Agh it happened again I try to cheer someone up, and I just end up making things worse. Sorry about that, I have the social aptitude of a rock most of the time. I guess I'll just be quiet to prevent myself from making things any worse.

Brian

Brian,

Don't blame it on yourself, man. It's not your fault.

It's okay... I still have my friends, and I still have Storm (she refuses to leave my side now. It's kinda great.) I think I'll be okay.

Sure, I'm depressed, but, hell, that's never stopped me before.

-Dash

Dear Sweetie Belle,

Well, if you really want to make him stop petting you and licking you while you sleep, you need to take a bite out of your sister like a said.

Don't worry she won't mind. I told you, people take bites out of her all the time. Haven't you heard your sister talk about some pony eating her out?

That's what that is. Just walk up to her and bite part of her leg off. She might be surprised at first but if you explain why you did it she'll be fine, glad even, because she got to help her sister stop a creepy dude from smelling her hair while she slept.

So relax. Just bite part of your sisters leg off. It'll work fine. Have I ever misled you before?

Sincerely,

A Helpful Person

Dear A Helpful Person,

I tried to do what you said, but when I walked into her workshop, she started crying and hugging me as soon as she saw me.

She says she has some big news to tell me, but she wants Mom and Dad to be home first.

I was so confused that I never got around to biting her.

-Sweetie Belle

PS: Wait... he licks me too?!

Dear Scootaloo,

I have a question.

As a chicken, do you feel left out by all of your pony friends. Because you see, all the other chickens in Ponyville live in either Fluttershy's chicken coop or on Applejack's farm.

Also, do you ever feel the urge to go back to the chicken coop with your fellow chickens?

Sincerely,

The Marine Biologist/Chicken Questioner Guy

Dear The Marine Biologist,

I am NOT a Chicken! I almost started a revolution you know! I still have connections! I could kill you, man!

...why do people make fun of me?

-Scootaloo

Dear Rainbow,

I've never seen it first hand, but in our world you're ever exposed to violence. It's part of our reality, but we don't let it beat us.

Portals have been appearing with more frequency and more power. Saw one flash open across town. Not sure what they'll do, but I'm just waiting for one to open near enough to get a good look.

Tell me Dash. What's not worth it? Life? The world? Friends? Love? You can't tell me that because I know it's a crock.

You have plenty to live for. To fight for.

Don't let the fear-mongers win. You're better a better Pony than that. You've got five amazing friends, a mare that loves you, even some of us; that will stand and support you. Be strong them, for us, we'll be strong for you.

One Pony may not be able to change the world, but you can instill the change in the hearts and minds of others. So long as the thought is there and the spirit shines, resistance, the idea of peace, cannot be
extinguished.

No one Pony or person can face this alone, and you are not alone Dash. No matter what you may be told. Don't listen to the hateful.

It is not easy to stay strong, I know, but you have others to support you. And they need you too. Even I'm here for you, from a universe away. If I could tell you this in person I would.

So don't give up. All is not lost. So long as there is love in the heart, from friends or more, there is always something to stand for.

Here no matter what,

--Archaeo

Dear Archaeo,

I wish I could say “you're right” and rise up and start being happy and stuff again... I really, really do. But... I just can't.

I'm sorry Archaeo. I feel like I've failed you. Like I've betrayed you. But I'm not as strong as you think I am.

I love you all,

Dash

PS: Storm's been... worried about me lately. I don't want to hurt her... I really don't.

Dear Twilight,

If there's one thing to take from human history it's that blood begets blood, death begets death. Attacks will keep coming from each side until one is no more.

Unless an outside force intervenes first.

That is what you try to find.

That exert means little to me but I've managed to glean two things from it and other things I've read.

1) Hominus is strangely close to "hominind" which is a name for the human species. Homo Sapiens Sapiens Even the name of our species is close. Maybe just maybe...

2) This bridge has been open far longer then first thought. Too many creatures from ancient legend here, exist in Equestria. It cannot be by coincidence they appear in two seperate universes.

Those tears are appearing more frequently, and in greater size. If there is a solution we must find it quickly. I'll do whatever I must. Already have some things to look into that might prove useful.

I know there is much to deal with but, do me a favour? Give Dash a hug. Spend some time and show her you haven't given up. She needs it. From all of her friends.

At the ready,

--Archaeo

Dear Archaeo,

I've never really looked at Hominus's human name before, but... I think you've cracked the case.

Humanity and Ponykind have obviously been in contact for thousands of years.

What I don't understand is why we can't contact him directly. I don't know what my huge mistake

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It looks like human characters... I... I can't read it. It's all jumbled together.

Something very weird is going on. I'll get Dash to look at it, since she can speak English. Maybe she can make some sense out of what I wrote.

Anyway, I'll be sure to give Dash that hug. I hate to see her depressed. She's usually so spunky. If anything, this whole “ordeal” has made her wiser, but at what cost?

-Twilight Sparkle

Dear Celestia,

A waste of time. That’s the only way I can qualify this little meeting. I know it’s not your fault, but I’d expected the other gods to show a little more maturity. But no. Even with the worlds collapsing around us, they keep on their little, meaningless, egoist struggles. And what’s wrong with Ignis, seriously? He kept on voting against you, without even thinking of the consequences T_T’. What a moron. Good luck ruling Equestria with him, seriously.
Besides, I would have expected you to teach those ‘Elements’ of yours who and what the Earth gods were… If this little blue Pegasus hadn’t be one of your protégées, she would have been nothing but a pile of ashes right now. ‘A god named Chuck? How ridiculous!’, she said. Well screw you, ‘Rainbow Dash’ T_T’.

… sorry about that. I’m quite on the edge right now. I’ve got some reports on Hominus. Nothing really helpful, thought. But, from the little I have… It’s not good. It seems that he’s trying to warn someone, someone powerful. And that’s not us. He’s not talking to the gods. He’s trying to reach someone even more powerful, even more… distant. He’s even mentioning a third universe (a major universe, not one of our sub-dimensions), and someone had dropt the word ‘meta’. You know what it means, right? That would explain the incoherencies, the logical fallacies, and this whole mess. Though… I really don’t like this idea. It makes me feel powerless.

No one shall know, Celestia. The show must go on, whatever the cost. I just hope this ‘Pseudonym’, whoever he is, bring the situation back to normal.

- Chuck (Yahweh)

Dear Chuck,

You have to cut them a little slack. They haven't really been interacting with other gods for over three-thousand years. It's only natural that they'll be... not quite at the level you or I are at. And as for Dash... well, she can be a bit... blunt sometimes. I'm sure she didn't mean anything by it. And to be honest... she's a bit right. “Chuck” doesn't have the same mystique as some of your other names. “Yahweh?” Beautiful, sounds mysterious and ancient. But “Chuck”... sort of sounds like a plumber's name.

No offence. It's your choice.

So your saying that this “Pseudonym” doesn't exist in either of our universes, but rather in a mysterious third universe? What's this universe populated by? Can we reach it?

-Celestia

To Ignis,

Things are really getting out of hand, so it seems. Griffons bombing official buildings? Rifts opening everywhere on Earth? Madmen with magic teleporting back and forth? Major gods losing their cold blood? We have to do something, dude. Seriously. I still don’t know why, but we have to stop the dimensional bleeding. Obviously, our two universes aren’t the only ones concerned. Somehow. Hominus is stuck somewhere, still alive, but stuck nonetheless ; I know the Timelords are working hard on getting the situation back to normal, so far in vain, and they are even talking about doing a mass reset ; even the nagakind decided a unilateral ceasefire. The situation is that desperate, Ignis.

Do you have any information on someone named ‘Pseudonym’? I’ve check the registries. Twice. There’s no one on Earth – at least in this dimension – with this name. Hominus mentioned it, among other random gibberish. We have to find out who this guy is. Somehow I feel he has a solution to our problems.

- Lucifer

PS.: Do you know what ‘meta’ means? Chuck spent two hours locked in his office, muttering something about ‘being meta’ and ‘forbidden knowledge’. And I don’t think he was talking about the Eden incident…

Dear Lucifer,

Have you ever thought that “Pseudonym” might be a... pseudonym?

The Griffons are screwed. We've killed thousands of them in a good ol' fashioned human style war. But yeah, I agree, man. Things are getting out of hand. It ain't natural.

And what the hell's a timelord?

-Ignis

Dear Princess Celestia,

I checked the portal again, just to be sure, but then it came out. It... it looks like Twilight but... its skin is like white chalk, and it's eating all my books. I tried to make it stop, but it kept shouting "ME AM HUNGRY! ME NEED FRESH CARROTS!" Yes, I even explained that they're not carrots but it's not listening. Send help.

Sincerely,

Bowser

Bowser,

Try using a trail of carrots and/or books to lead it back into the portal.

-Celestia

Dear Princess Luna,

Ok. Now that were are bestest friends, mind crushing the hopes and dreams of everyone in Equestria?

It'll really help me a lot.

Sincerely,

King Abaddon: The Infinite Abyss

Dear Abaddon,

Sorry, man. Can't do that. It's against policy.

-Luna

Dear Gilda,

The letters that have returned to me from both Celestia, Luna, and some other possible participants that could help you have all been grim. Celesia herself has told me she will massacre four thousand of your kind for each pony that has died. My heart was broken at this news and I question whether or not I should be sending further any of these letters. Perhaps by now you are dead, a corpse among the brave fallen. Perhaps, by some miracle, you are alive. I wish this is so, I hope it is, for a world without Gilda the Brave is a world that is without purpose.

I can say that according to all hoofbeasts in Equestria I am considered the enemy. It is funny how they claim I will die when they cannot themselves cross over into my world. I laugh at their claims. It is you who I worry about. I realize now that on my hands rests your fallen and dead. The blood of innocents is on them. Yet still, I remain loyal to your cause. For some reason I cannot stop myself from pledging such. The sins of Celestia are too much for that.

I will be here, waiting, by your command. I know now that the future is grim. For no matter what happens, you will always have a loyal follower on this side of the veil. Someone who understands your struggles, someone who believes in you. I truly do Gilda. I honestly do believe in you. I hope that if you read this you are okay. While others mock you, call you names, claim you are a murderer...I will always call you a Hero of Griffon Kind. My Hero. You stood up for what you believed in, for that I honor you.

I'm sorry I failed you Gilda. I wish I could do more. I.....I don't know what else to do but...try to move forward from here. I mourn your losses. I truly do. Their blood is on my hand. If you need someone to blame, blame me. I will gladly die in payment for the sins I have done, so long as it is given rightfully by you. Forgive me Gilda, I did not wish this upon your kind, upon Equestria. Celestia is truly mad....so truly mad....I wish I was there. I wish I was there to help. No matter what I try, I can't be there.

To hell with the gods and hoofbeasts. May they burn in hell.

Your Loyal Follower,

Drakomis Reign

Drakomis,

Everything is in shambles. Greeah-nica is a smoking crater, thousands of Griffons are dead. There are a few hundred rebels left. We're hiding in the mountains, planning our counter attack.

We've already lost, strategically. However, we will still fight back with everything we have. We're going to attack Ponyville. If we can kill even one of the Element Bearers, we can completely destroy Celestia's ability to wage war.

We all fully intend to die in battle. This is the highest honour a Griffon can get.

-Gilda

Celestia,

You continue to amuse me. You are still a coward who cannot back up her word. When truly you make others suffer for my mistakes. I will always be here, pointing out your flaws and gaining support for those who know the truth. To hell with you for your crimes. Your kind is unworthy of that title, unworthy of friendship. For if you even cared so much for the other species, you would have realized the horrors you have done.

Sad it takes a human to bring out your insanity. Thankfully this will be your downfall, I hope. Pity you who cannot stop me from further causing you pain. That is my mission now.

Down with the Hoofbeasts!

May Gilda Prosper, May You Fall!

Loyal Follower of the Revolution,

Drakomis Reign

Drakomis,

What's that? I can't hear you over the sound of several thousand smouldering Griffon carcasses.

Do you know what I could do to you if you were here? I could turn you inside out with a look. I could lock you in the sun, fully conscious, for all eternity. I could turn you into an immortal blob of jelly, and put you in a dark cave, again, for all eternity.

Think I can't? I've done it all before.

-Celestia

Luna,

When will I die? By your hand? Hardly. You can't even touch me. Your sister has gone insane and all you can do is laugh and cackle at the madness around you. I pity you, that foolish little foal who can do little but suck up to her sister. If you had any capability you would see what has been done.

You'll never stop us, Hoofbeast. We will make you pay. I'll personally make you pay for whatever you have done to Gilda.

Loyal Follower of the Revolution,

Drakomis Reign

Drakomis,

It wasn't a threat, it was a warning. Drakomis, you're getting involved in things you don't understand. You need to realize that you can't just jump on the bandwagon of every new revolution that pops up. I'm thousands of years older than you, Drakomis. I should know.

-Luna

Chief Thunderhooves,

I respect you decision. It is an honorable one. I am sad to say I have dishonored your ways as well. I, a human, choose Gilda's side. I cannot stand against a Tyrant and live. That was the mistake of the Native Americans, a similar people to you in our world. One which I have some blood from. They took too long to act and were wiped out. I hope the same does not happen to you.

I wish you much honor, much respect and much prosperity Mighty Chief. May your people live forever.

With Respects,

Drakomis Reign

Dear Drakomis,

The tyrant is unbeatable. She has the power of the gods, and so it would be foolish, and murderous for me to lead my herd against her. As I said, I would have their blood on my hooves.

The Griffon race has paid the price already.

-Thunderhooves.

Applejack,

My dear comrade in southern tongue and ways. I am in no form of trouble at all. I am here, you are there. There is no amount of trouble I could be in other than screaming at you and telling you to notice just how INSANE Celestia has become. If you were anything like me, anything at all, you would see a Tyrant for what they are.

As far as I'm concerned your kind are not exempt from destruction for what it has done to Gilda's folk. Though, as for you, I do hope you prosper.

Everypony else can go to hell.

Pity we cannot have a normal conversation. I would have loved that. Pity I had to get involved with Gilda....

Loyal Follower of the Revolution,

Drakomis Reign

Drakomis,

First of all, I don't know why you say we sound alike. I speak Equestrian with an Alabamhoof accent. You speak English with a... Georgia? Accent. There's no similarity there. Maybe the show you watch makes it sound like a human accent, and that's the closest equivalent they could find, but WE'RE NOTHING ALIKE.

Celestia's gone off the deep end, that's for sure, but so has everypony else. And Gilda.

I ain't fightin'. None of the other Elements are either.

-Applejack

Lord Gummy,

Spoken like a true coldblood. Perhaps one day I will be given the honor of serving you.

Death and Honor to you Lord Gummy.

Sincerely,

Drakomis Reign

Drakomis,

You bear the title of a Reptillian well, Na'ha Drakohmas. You have the Spirit of the Naga inside of you.

I'm glad I don't have to destroy your people anymore.

-Gummy

Dear Rainbow Dash,

Do not kill yourself. Leave that honor to your enemies. You are, whether you realize it or not, an inspiration to me. The only reason I follow Gilda is her determination for Freedom from Tyranny. I'm sure you wouldn't understand, you've never experienced that. The closest thing you've come to experiencing that was when the explosion happened. I do not pity you for that, it was simply business. Sadly you happened to be there. Though what Celestia has done now I can only scoff at. A pity she is in control and I am not.

Continue with your adventures, Hoofbeast. We will be watching you, every move you make, even now. You're on Television Shows, you're life is presented in vivid color to us, and even now our universes grow closer and closer. The letter you wrote is visible to everyone, so everyone knows. It's a sad world, a mad world.

Though honestly, a lesbian? Really? Wasn't that already evident by the time you FIRST met Twilight Sparkle on the day she arrived in Ponyville? I honestly took you for liking Rarity more, or Fluttershy. Poor Fluttershy.

I apologize but....I suppose we are mortal enemies now. Maybe one day you will get the chance at revenge on me. If Gilda is truly dead, I would honestly love that. I couldn't imagine a world without her....I don't know why, but her spark...her leadership just inspires me. Pity me, Rainbow Dash. I started this all. It's all on my hands. I inspired her to do all this. As punishment, Celestia massacres thousands in return. Pity me, for I can do nothing but shed tears of guilt. I really don't know if it was me, but I take responsibility anyway. I am ashamed.

Death to Hoofbeasts....but maybe not you. Perhaps in another world we can be friends.

Loyal Follower of the Revolution,

Drakomis Reign

Drakomis,

I'm not one for taking advice from a murderer.

AND FOR THE LAST, GODSDAMNED TIME, I'M NOT A LESBIAN, I'M BI.

Well, maybe like 60/40 split. Or 70/30... or 80/20...

I don't want to take revenge. I'm above that pettiness. Maybe because nothing important to me has been taken away, but, still, I don't want you dead, Drakomis. I shouldn't have said those things. I was just emotional. Hormones and endorphins and whatnot. I'm still emotional.

-Dash

Loyalty;

Oh, but I do care about you, sweetie. You see, you're my ticket out of this hellhole of an existence that I've been damned to. But don't you worry your pretty little head over that.

Oh for Discord's sake, what do I gotta do, fuckin' quote the whore?

"Anyway, we're planning more attacks against economic targets. We're gonna hit the Weather Factory in Cloudsdale next, hopefully causing a drought that'll cripple the Hoofbeasts ability to wage war, or grow crops. Then we're gonna try to assassinate the Elements of Harmony."

Yer up on the chopping block, kid. She don't see you as a friend no more, oh hell no. You're just another obstacle in her "grand plan." You know how ruthless she can be, you know she'll do it. Fuckin' backstabber. And now you're just waltzin' about in that town of yours without a care in the world.

No, you don't gotta fuckin' think about it. There IS nothing to think about! It's do or fuckin' die, Loyalty! This whole thing's a goddamn trainwreck, it's an unsalvageable situation. You don't owe nobody nothin'. Not Celestia, not the Gods, not even your own so-called friends. Have you taken a look at them lately? A real good look? They've changed. They're not the ponies they used to be. You can't count on them for nothin' now, they're useless.

Do yourself a favor and run. Run, run and hide, because the monsters are coming. Take that squeeze of yours if you want to, just get the hell out of dodge. There ain't nothin' you can do for these ponyfolk - they're damned, and you're going to be damned along with them if you stick around.

-Treachery

PS: It's a fuckin' inherited name, I didn't ask for your damn opinion on it.

Treachery,

Gilda... said that? Like, those exact words? I never woulda thought she'd actually go out of her way to target me.

Maybe I should get out...

NO! You're the spirit of lying and deceit! Why would I trust you?

Go to hell!

-Dash

Dear Spike,

How's it goin'? Haven't seen many letters to you (which is a shame for such a cool guy) so I thought I'd write you myself. I've got three questions for you, and hoping that Twilight doesn't keep you TOO busy that you can answer them.

First of all, HOW did you end up with Twilight? I understand that she hatched you when she applied for magic school, but why was that the test? Shouldn't a dragon egg be with... dragons? I'm just curious here, don't mean nothin' by asking.

That kinda relates to my second question. How long do you have to stay with her? I mean other than being her assistant what's your duty there? And moreover what do you think about it all? Having to live surrounded by ponies, dealing with the CMC, and what-not.

And lastly, what's it like being a dragon in Equestria? There a lot of you guys? Just a few? Powerful empire? More solitary? Anything about being a dragon basically. We haven't got any here so the only way to know is to ask!

Right, cheers for now!

-Doel-

Dear Doel,

Twilight's known me ever since I was... well, hatched, I guess. My egg was found, just on it own, in the fields outside Canterlot. Celestia took it, and, about a hundred years later, she let Twilight hatch it for her!

As for my real parents... I don't know if I'll ever find them.

Really, when you think about it, Twilight's the closest thing to a mother I have.

As for staying with Twilight, well, we'll always be friends, but there comes a point where I just can't do it anymore. Probably when I start growing, and can't fit in the house anymore, or maybe after I get my wings (Dash promises she'll teach me how to fly when that happens). I don't mind Ponies. They're furry, and soft.

There aren't a lot of Dragons in Equestria, probably less than a thousand. And most of us are fairly solitary and nomadic. We live for about... uh... I think 100,000 years each, on average? Maybe a bit more? Anyway, there really isn't any central leadership to the Dragonkin race. We're kinda all, just, means to ourself. If that makes any sense.

Anyway, catch you later!

-Spike

PS: Some guys calling themselves the “Annunaki Nagakin” want me to join their Super Secret Reptiles Only club. Should I?

Dear Nurse Pony Lady,

I have a question.

Do ponies have sexy nurse outfits like humans do?

Because if you do...why? Why would you develop a uniform if you walk around naked anyway? It's not like it has a practical function.

There shouldn't be anything to fetishize to begin with.

This kind of incongruity is what pisses me off about you ponies.

Seriously.....go fuck yourself.

Sincerely,

The Polite Person of Cerkanious 4

Dear Person,

We wear uniforms so that people can tell that we're nurses. It's as simple as that.

You sound like you have some serious psychosexual issues. You should look into that.

-Nurse Redheart

Dear Twilight Sparkle,

Ooooh shit.

That can't possibly be good.

"Griffin Nationalist Party"? Ahh, fuck that shit. Bloody communists, going everywhere and fucking up everything.

Well, that was maybe a tad harsh. They have good ideas, they just don't work in practice.

Anyhow, as I said to Dash in my recent letter to her... Damn, I wish I could help. I feel so damn useless, sitting here on my ass.

I wish I was a mage; I could, I dunno, teleport into a military base and steal a tank or something. A tank on your side would do a LOT of damage, I think. 'sides, I hear the things are incredibly easy to pilot; I think I could drive one, and with some experimentation, fire one.

*sigh*

I hope you guys'll be okay.
I honestly don't know what else to say, or do.

I'm not a fighter; I'm not even allowed to join my countrys military, on account of my bad eyesight. I'm not even fully educated, so I can't help you there either.

After the war is over... If the ponies are the ones still standing, and you want it, I'm willing to come over to help teach you the physics behind modern weapons. That's pretty much the only thing I can offer. I don't think you guys can go on much longer without a permanent army; uprisings like this won't be the last.

Hm.

By the way.
What is the symptoms of a human aquiring magical abilities?

I know, random question is random. And probably out of place too.

But, I had a sudden theory the other day here...
What if, those small rifts and such, leak mana onto earth?

If so, assuming it spreads like a heavy gas, or a fluid (that's lighter than water), or maybe like a wave... Will eventually all of Earth be saturated in mana, like Equestria is now?

And, while at it... is mana a resource? Can it be depleted?
For example; if my above theory is true, that Equestria leaks mana to Earth... Once Earth has been fully saturized, will Equestria have less mana left, or will it simply have "spread", so that BOTH planets now are saturated?

Anyhow, all of you... Take care.

- Jack

Dear Jack,

First of all, I don't think Gilda's a communist. In fact, I think she's a nationalist. Mostly because she leads the Griffon NATIONALIST Party.

And you're right about Dash. It's so sad to see her just, sorta, mope around, flying low, and at slow speeds. She's not herself. Something's really bugging her. Not even Storm can make her feel better.

As for symptoms, there seems to be a few things. Random levitation in early stages, and then random teleportation at the later stages. If Earth gets saturated in magic... oh dear gods.

“Mana” as you call it, cannot be depleated from Equestria, as it's just a potential for energy manipulation. Your second theory is more accurate.

Anyway, I'm exhausted, and I have to go now. I have to go... see someone about something.

-Twilight Sparkle