My Little Pony: Frost Falls

After the return of the Crystal Empire, Equestria quickly established contact with it: the use and passage of the train tracks were restored, and tourism projects were opened... Reporters from all over the country were flocking here, taking photos of the empire and spreading them, announcing the empire to the world. return.

The Crystal Ponies once again saw ordinary ponies from the outside world, and the long-lost sense of freshness made the place lively for a while.

This lively scene naturally fell in the eyes of the two princesses in the castle.

"It's really beautiful!"

Princess Yinyun sighed, and when she looked back, she saw that Shuang Jiang beside her was frowning slightly for some reason.

"What's wrong? You don't look happy? What are you worried about?"

Frostbite shook his head: "I am naturally happy that the empire can be widely known among ponies -"

"It's just that I don't know if they can adapt to it."

The empire has not appeared in the field of vision of ponies for thousands of years. There are so many uncertainties. What if they cannot adapt to this society that has changed too much? What if they don't get along with those ponies? What if they don’t understand the language? just in case?

Princess Yinyun burst out laughing suddenly, covered her mouth and said, "Sorry, I couldn't hold it back - it turns out you have been worried about this."

"Isn't that worth worrying about?"

"No, I just think that when you are worried about this, you can go and take a look for yourself."

Princess Yinyun pointed down at the herd of horses that were constantly coming and going. The ponies and the crystal ponies were so intertwined that it was almost impossible to tell who was from whom.

They actually get along very well.

Shuangjiang finally realized this and couldn't help but blush slightly.

Princess Yinyun patted her shoulder: "These worries are normal. If you love and care for them, you will naturally consider them in every way. However, if you really feel uneasy, it is better to try another method."

A leaflet-like thing was handed to Shuangsheng. It read: The new Equestrian Competition is about to be held, and major cities can start applying for qualifications for one month. After submitting the application, Miss Harsh Winnie, the judge of this competition, will arrive in major cities soon to judge the qualifications.

Equestria Contest?

It is indeed a good idea to make the Crystal Empire more integrated into the pony world through grand events, but——

"I have only organized events and events within the empire, national ones... I have no experience."

Princess Yinyun blinked: "Don't worry, we can still ask for foreign help!"

foreign aid?

-

In Ponyville, Twilight Sparkle received such a letter a few days ago. Princess Cadance in the Crystal Empire invited her and her friends to do a favor. Shuangjiang wanted to apply for the qualification to host the new Equestrian Competition, but he really had no experience in this area.

While I was in distress, I suddenly thought that there would definitely be many cities applying for qualifications. If I couldn’t stand out among them, it would be difficult to apply for the city again.

To put it another way, the world ponies don't have a deep understanding of the Crystal Empire. If the ponies within the empire are asked to prepare, they will definitely think that - you are an empire pony, and you will definitely say that your country is good. But if a foreigner who knows little about it is allowed to do this, there may be unexpected results.

Naturally, the two princesses immediately thought of Twilight Joy and the others who were far away in Ponyville, so the next scene happened.

"Friends, now the two princesses need our help to bid for the Equestria Contest——"

Twilight gathered her friends and showed them a letter, which looked like a unique snowflake envelope. It was a letter from the Crystal Empire.

Rainbow Dash suddenly reacted: "Wait a minute! Are you talking about the Equestria Games, the most grand sports event in Equestria?"

Twilight nodded.

Rainbow Dash suddenly jumped into the sky and spun around in a circle, cheering: "Okay!"

Zhenqi and the others next to her looked at her in shock.

"What are you doing? This is the Equestria Contest! Isn't it normal for me to be excited!"

Rourou said in a low voice: "Because something bad happened the last time you reacted like this -"

Applejack added: "The time I grabbed tickets to the galloping galloping celebration."

Zhen Qi was still frightened: "Everyone was so crazy that time. It makes me have a bad feeling when I see your reaction now, Rainbow Dash."

"But this time I'm helping the princesses," Zhenqi walked over to Twilight and said, "Twilight, please tell us what we need to do!"

Twilight nodded, opened the letter, read it to them, and then explained: "Princess Cadance hopes that all of us can go to the Crystal Empire to receive the judges of the competition on their behalf and hold a welcome party for her."

After hearing this, Applejack looked puzzled: "But I remember, isn't the qualification review for this kind of competition meant to showcase local characteristics?"

"Yes, that's right." Twilight confirmed.

"However, the situation of the Crystal Empire is special. Shuangsheng hopes to show another side of the empire to the judges, so as to increase the chance of the empire being selected."

"Oh, so that's it."

"understood."

Friends expressed their understanding. Now that they knew the requirements, everyone began to think about how to hold this welcome party.

Applejack, on the other hand, looked at Twilight Sparkle, looking like she was hesitating to speak, but didn't say anything.

They have preliminarily rehearsed a welcome party, and they just need to practice more to increase their proficiency.

A few weeks later, Twilight Sparkle and her ponies were preparing to leave for the Crystal Empire.

"Are you really sure you can take care of it?"

Before going out, Twilight suddenly became worried and turned around to check the situation. As a result, when I looked at Suilong, he had already put on his tall chef's hat and apron, looking like he was ready for a big fight.

I became more worried for a moment.

"Of course, why would I agree if it doesn't work? Don't worry!" Sui Long said confidently, and then he took out another book and started to read it, "Speaking of which, let me see, what should I do now?"

Twilight Yue reminded her with an expressionless face: "For example, take care of the pets in this house."

"Yes, that's what I said!" Sui Long put down the book and said with a smile, then pushed Twilight towards the station, waved her paw goodbye, and then stepped back and closed the door, "Okay, let's go to the Crystal Empire Let’s hold your welcome party, I, Suilong, have to take care of things at home!”

Now that he said so, Zi Yue felt relieved and was about to leave.

The next moment, there was a terrible noise in the room, like something screaming.

Not good!

Twilight immediately wanted to go back to check the situation, but Rainbow Dash hurried over and grabbed her and ran towards the train: "Hurry up, Twilight, you're going to miss the train!"

As if to confirm Rainbow Dash's words, the train whistle and the conductor's voice came from far away: "Check the tickets——"

Twilight had no choice but to put her pets aside for the time being, and could only hope that Spike could take good care of them.

Friends chatted while waiting to check in.

Speaking of going to the Crystal Empire this time, Applejack smiled and said, "It will definitely be lively. Princess Cadence said she has never seen ponies so excited!"

Rainbow explained: "Of course I will be very excited. They are going to bid to host the Equestria Games, which is the biggest sports meeting in the whole of Equestria!"

As Rainbow Dash spoke, she ran up to the roof excitedly.

Zhenqi asked her: "Did Yunzhong City ever hold an Equestria Contest?"

It's okay if I don't ask, but when I asked Rainbow Dash, she remembered her past experience, and her tone was a little disappointed: "No, Cloud City has never held an Equestria Contest. I will always remember the day when the news was announced——"

Rainbow Dash was still little at that time, lying obediently on her father's head, holding the flag of Cloud City in her mouth.

The judge on the high platform announced in a formal manner: "The next Little Maria Contest will be hosted by Little Mary Dafia."

"No!"

Rainbow Dash didn't want to remember this incident, a rare disappointment in her life. The next moment she cheered up and said to her friends: "The Crystal Ponies were cursed by the evil king and disappeared for a thousand years. They have suffered enough! We must not let them go through the pain of failed bids again!"

Twilight Joy echoed, "Yes, Princess Cadence hopes to do everything we can to convince the competition judges to choose the Crystal Empire. We won't let them down, right?"

Bi Qi suddenly fell to her knees on the ground and shouted to the sky: "No——"

friends:"?"

Pinkie Qi said strangely: "Look what I'm doing, I mean I won't let them down."

That’s what it means.

Just as the train was about to start, the ponies quickly got on the train. After a loud whistle, the train finally set off.

Seeing the changing scenery outside the window, Twilight couldn't help but sigh, time flies so fast! She and Shuangsheng haven't seen each other for several months.

Frost is now the ruler of the empire, and Twilight also has a mission assigned by the Princess of the Universe and cannot leave casually. The two ponies could only communicate through letters for a while.

Fortunately, Twilight Sparkle has Spike's help, so she can deliver letters quickly. Frostfall also has her own unique way of delivering letters - Snow Flying Letter, which can deliver letters to Ponyville across thousands of miles in seconds.

If you think about it this way, even if you can't meet in person, you won't have too many regrets.

-

While waiting for Twilight Joy and the others to arrive, Princess Shuangsheng and Princess Yinyun were not idle either.

According to the information Qingyu found, they still have a lot of work to prepare.

After deciding to bid for the competition, Shuangjiang also told all the Crystal Ponies about the news. I thought they would be happy, but I didn't expect them to be so excited.

The Crystal Ponies took action spontaneously, making colorful flags and weaving crystal flags until they were hung all over the empire.

All the ponies started cleaning, cleaning and decorating the houses, streets and castles, and the Crystal Empire suddenly became more shining.

The ponies are just walking on the road, and they can see their own reflections whenever they lower their heads.

"It's Your Highness!"

"Your Highness is well!"

"Good day, your Royal Highnesses!"

"Your Highnesses, would you like some crystal berry pie?" a shopkeeper greeted enthusiastically.

"No, thank you." Shuangjiang nodded to him.

Princess Yinyun also declined politely.

Princess Cadence couldn't help but sigh: "It is no exaggeration to say that the Crystal Ponies are the most enthusiastic ponies I have ever seen."

Shuangjiang asked her: "Haven't you seen it before?"

Princess Yinyun shook her head: "I used to live in the castle in Canterlot most of the time. The ponies there were indeed respectful and polite, but in fact I can feel that they are usually very arrogant and do not exude the same arrogance as the crystal ponies. Such a gentle scent.”

"Really? Then you will see more of it in the future, so get used to it as soon as possible."

"That's true."

Neither of the two ponies has a very lively temperament. They usually come and go with each other, but they seem to be friends.

They then went to the spa side by side.

In the tradition of the Crystal Empire, when meeting important guests, members of the royal family would make a special ceremonial headdress to show their importance.

Shuangjiang asked Qingyu: "Has the hairstylist arranged it?"

"Yes, Your Highness."

"That's good, you go and get ready first, I can just relax myself."

The physiotherapist quietly withdrew.

Frost walked into the crystal mud bath. She had been too tired recently and had too much work to do. She just needed to relax quietly and wait for the ceremonial headdress for a while.

The crystal mud bath is really comfortable. Her eyelids couldn't stop falling, her consciousness was groggy, and she fell asleep after a while.

Seeing this, Princess Yinyun called the hairstylists waiting here and whispered: "Just prepare the ceremonial headdress for me first, and let Princess Frostfall rest for a while."

"Okay, Your Highness Yinyun."

Due to the complexity of the headdress, Qingyu also kept a copy as a step reference while searching for information. A hairstylist picked it up and took a look... It was so long. It was no exaggeration to say that if it were lowered vertically from the ceiling, it would probably fall to the ground.

The first step in making any headdress is careful mane maintenance to prevent the manes from splitting, inverting, and being damaged during the styling process.

Just as Princess Cadance was doing her second mane maintenance, the door of the spa suddenly opened, and Twilight's voice came from the same time: "We're here."

Princess Yinyun happily stood up and greeted her: "Girls, you are here!" She sang and danced the Sun Ladybug nursery rhyme with Twilight Yue again, "Sun, sun, ladybug is lazy; clap left, clap right, tail wagging !”

Princess Cadance is always happy to see Twilight, which reminds her of her youth, a rare and wonderful time.

As soon as Zhenqi came in, she was observing the spa, with its high-end decoration, walls and floors made of crystal, and the relaxing aroma that could be felt anytime and anywhere: "Oh my god, this is really heaven - please, please Stand back, I'm going to faint!"

Princess Yin Yun told her: "Just do whatever you want, it's free and open to beauty lovers." Then Yin Yun pointed in another direction and said: "Over there is the crystal mud bath, which can help you relax. , makes the hair look brand new.”

"I know it might feel a little strange to you to crawl into the mud, but just give it a try and I promise—"

Before she finished speaking, an unknown pink figure suddenly flashed in front of Yin Yun's eyes, and Bi Qi flew over and was about to jump into the mud bath.

Twilight Yue didn't have time to stop her: "Peach, no!"

It’s broken, Frosty is still inside!

Qingyu appeared from nowhere in the next second and quickly set up a force field, covering half of the mud bath.