"Now, how should we get around the area? I reckon it wouldn't be too wise to wander around like a thestral in the summer sun celebration..." The orange country mare stated out loud, having no idea how to navigate the city and from looking at her friends, neither does anypony else. It took a bit for the group to figure something out but Twilight found something on the sidewalk that may be able to help them, that being a stray sheet of blank paper with a drawing of a human girl with cat ears on it, likely from a foal scrambling to get everything together but dropping a lone sheet amidst the panic. Though the origins for this sheet could only be left up to speculation as there doesn't seem to be anypony around with a saddlebag for it to slip out of.

Either way the alicorn of the group picked up the sheet of paper up with her magic and turned to Pinkie Pie and popped a question, "Say Pinkie, do you happen to have a pencil somewhere in your mane?"

With that the pink mare just sighed, "Twilight, do you really think I'm able to channel my gags and jokes in such a way that I can consistently bring out what I need? It takes a lot more then you think to be a party pony!" And so the silence returned once more, though Twilight was going to break that, Pinkie went with it instead by sticking a hoof into her mane and pulling out a somehow perfectly sharpened pencil, "I'm just messing with you Twilight, here you are!" Offering it to her purple friend, it was accepted into her magic alongside the paper, everypony initially curious as to what she has in mind but with those two together they're starting to get the idea of...

"To help figure out the area and not get lost, I'm drawing a map!" Just that she did, already jotting down the portal back to the theatre as well as the roads around them, and they haven't even started walking around yet. Yet she's efficient with the limited space too, getting an idea of how huge the city is so she's representing each area in a way that's small yet easy to tell what's what with the use of special symbols on special things. "Alright I'm done jotting this area down, onto the next!"

Following in a close group they all went along the sprawling metropolis with ease, the closest thing to danger so far being some easily avoidable holes in the middle of the road, even then that's blocked off with police tape. In fact, there's so little danger at the moment that some could treat it like a trip to any other city, "You know now that I take a closer look at the advertisements plastered everywhere, most is of that Cozy Glow!" Rarity exclaimed with a hint of toxicity in her voice at the end of her statement, repulsed at the fact that there's so much representation of that psychotic filly who sent herself and her friends to Tartarus.

Curious about Rarity's rather obvious discovery, everypony else looked up and around to spot the same thing, Twilight being the most taken back by it all as evidenced by her slowly walking back and saying no under her breath. "I thought Discord petrified her, how's she back?!" Raising her voice to the point where she's essentially yelling, everypony trotting along the sidewalk stopped to just look at the princess of friendship in confusion about why she's yelling. In response she lightly blushed in embarrassment and walked away through a gated fence with her friends following closely.

"You'd think that since we're in some sort of alternate dimension that there'd be several of us, after all didn't you specifically say that when we were about to go to Canterlot High? Or did you contract poo brain?" Rainbow got to telling her friend in an attempt to help her stop stressing out, even placing a foreleg on Twilight's forehead for emphasis. That being something that got a giggle out of the alicorn, who already looked to calm down and back to mapping out the area, filled with determination to figure out what's with this world's Cozy Glow.

"Hm? Is that...?" Applejack said to herself once she noticed a set of stairs leading underground, something that anypony hasn't seen around so it must be of importance, she'd actually go to it if it weren't for the giant hole in the ground, it's too deep and wide to just go through or walk around too so it looks like they'd have to find another way across.

Rainbow, however, wanted to go and rescue Fluttershy as soon as possible so she flew down to Twilight's level and asked her a question in a tone that's fitting of the rush she feels she's in, "Hey Twilight, think you can do that flying spell for the others? It'll take too long to go around and we don't know what's up with Fluttershy!"

"Dash, we all want to bring back Fluttershy as much as you do, and believe me I would've if I could've, but that's a bit too intense for me to do at the moment so I think it's best we find another way around." Truthfully as she's gotten better with magic, Twilight probably could give everyone else in the group a temporary set of wings but there's also the map to keep in mind, that definitely shouldn't be dirtied anymore then it already is since there's a chance it could become unusable.

So the group turned a corner and went through another metallic chain-link's gate and kept walking along in pursuit of the stairs but the hoofsteps ceased when they spotted a dragon much larger then the group walking in a circle, likely patrolling the area. This one's a red dragon with a mask that covers everything about their head except the eyes and mouth, not to mention the dark blue bodysuit with flame symbols on their wrists and gems around their legs, as well as a gem on the center of their chest. Of course most of the attention goes to the giant wooden club gripped tightly in one hand and an open hand of overly sharp claws for the other.

"Twilight, darling, any way we can slip by this beast unnoticed? Because as much as I hate to even think of it, we wouldn't fare well against it." Rarity whispered in Twilight's direction, hoping she has a plan. Twilight couldn't respond immediately since she's too focused on observing the dragon and after a bit she came up with something.

"Alright girls, I want you all to stick to me as close as possible. I can slip us by this dragon!" And everypony did just that, huddling up with Twilight while also making sure she's in front. The dragon kept at it's circular path and when it had it's back turned, the group did their best to match it's speed, somewhat surprised that it didn't react to the sound of hoofsteps but then again there's dozens of ponies around so the noise can blend into itself. It went by quickly as the five of them left the dragon who's still on the lookout for villains, unknowing of the group who easily slipped past.

But speaking of them, they went around the rest of the city with ease until they halted once more due to the yells of Pinkie Pie, "Is that a ladder?! I wonder where it leads!" Immediately running up the ladder and getting to the other side perfectly fine, she came back to meet with the others just as quickly with something to announce, "Good news, we have a shortcut to the theatre!" That got a smile out of Twilight, content with the fact that her map is coming together perfectly, and with that distraction out of the way they all went back to exploring Cozy City.

Another dragon who believes they're a hero, most likely sent to patrol this area after reports of a group containing a unicorn and an alicorn. But this one wouldn't have the pleasure of spotting them as they used the same strategy of trotting behind the club-wielding reptile. Good thing they never went back to the theatre just yet too since right beyond the dragon is the stairs they were looking for! Heading down the gates that read, 'COZY CITY - SUBWAY STATION' It's true to the name, leading the group to an area underground with a loud bullet train coming through, hordes of ponies coming in and out, then the train left fast enough to have the manes of everypony blow erratically, no matter how far away they are from it.

"So. .does anyone have bits on them?" Rainbow asked sheepishly, fully expecting to board the mysterious new breed of train. All her friends got to shaking their heads, confirming that the train isn't an option at the moment. Good thing there's another set of stairs opposite to the ones they came out of, so they went through the ponies just going about their day and up the stairs to be greeted with the open city from before, but a different layout and what's hopefully a step closer to Fluttershy.

Now's as good a time as ever to check up on our caped earth pony, hat-wearing light-blue pegasus, and assistant to Twilight. Spike was at it munching on unsalted popcorn, mostly since he couldn't figure out the popcorn machine just yet, but it's still enjoyable for popcorn he just found on the concession stand counter, though it's still confusing that it isn't stale. Yet he had bigger questions on his mind, "So why is it that the one wearing a hat isn't named Cap?" In response the two ponies in the theatre looked at each other and just shrugged with a light grin on their faces, though that's most likely because they enjoy each other's company.

After a bit, empty boxes of popcorn and candy littered the top of the concession stand's counter, complete with the two ponies and dragon laying around it, too full from snacks to move. Or at least they thought so anyway since a little later they got back up one by one hearing a pounding sound from somewhere within the theatre. Staying silent to better listen in on the pounding, the three walked around until finding themselves back at that door with the 'STAFF ONLY' sign, the pounding becoming near deafening at this point. Curious as to what could possibly cause such a sound Cap was the first to speak up to it wondering if it's even capable of speech as well as intelligence with a, "Who's there?"

Absolute silence from the other end until a female voice speaks back with a confused, "I've heard that traditionally one would respond with a who's there? Or perhaps you're more serious and would like to be graced with my name and presence, then please step inside since I believe the door to be broken." Pikpik and Spike each shared their own looks of confusion at the idea of someone who doesn't even know what a knock knock joke is, while Cap was left giggling to herself like she knows who's beyond the door and can barely wait to get in contact with the mystery girl.

Reaching up to try and pull the doorknob, the dragon's claws couldn't even touch the doorknob let along grip it, so with a polite request to stand on the back of the pegasus, he got on and tried once again. Gripping the doorknob and twisting it forward, the door swung open to reveal another theatre room, though this one is quite different from the last one they've seen considering how this one is entirely blue, from the seats to the floors to the walls; it's all either a blue, black, or white. Greeting the three from within the room stood a human woman wearing entirely blue, a sleeveless dress with a circle pattern down the middle, as well as rough looking boots and gloves that go up to just below the knees and shoulders respectively, there's also a hat that just screams elevator attendant. Really the only thing she wears that isn't blue is a pair of black leggings. Aside from that she has light skin, white hair in contrast to her youthful appearance, and finishing the look with yellow eyes. Finally there's something being carried by the girl, a large and brown ancient looking tome. What it's for could be anyone's guess, but that's a thought for later.

"My oh my~, to think that those who aren't bound by the contract could gain access here. I suppose I was a fool for expecting my master to give that cat a voice, hopefully in the future. But where are my manners?! I am Elizabeth, a humble velvet attendant at your service! Until we figure out what's with all these seats, then I shall only be of service to my guest." Elizabeth ended her introduction with a bow, then looked back to yell for someone, "Theo! We have visitors that aren't quite guests, I advise you introduce yourself to them!" From the front of the room messing with the projectors, that was halted when someone new rushed over to join Elizabeth, standing by her side.

This one is awfully similar to her, anyone who can see the colour blue can easily tell that they share the same stylistic choices. Same blue clothes, same light skin, same short and white hair contrasted by a young adult appearance, same yellow eyes. But what differenced them besides how one is male and the other female, would be how Theo donned a velvet blue suit, the same circle patterns from Elizabeth's dress appearing on two sides below the open top that presented the undershirt and tie. Similar to his partner, he's also wearing a hat. This one more miniature and may have a bellboy come to mind for those that see it. "I deeply apologize for not introducing myself earlier, yet I am most pleased to make your acquaintance regardless. You may call me Theodore!" With that alone it's obvious that he's the more polite one of the two, but before anyone else could think let alone introduce themselves Elizabeth cut in, "Now with that out of the way I have a tragedy to bring up! It's that we lost our guests, if our master were here, he'd have our heads on a stick!" That certainly got a reaction of shock out of everyone besides herself due to the sudden shift in atmosphere, nothing that violent coming up much if at all in their lives. While for others it's just surprising to think that one could kill a velvet attendant, it certainly got a shiver out of Theodore's spine.

"Sorry but I don't think we're the ones you should be asking for help involving missing people, we just provide support!" Spike said, unsure of how to deal with the two since they seem like a duo of wild cards, knowing good and well that Elizabeth would fit in well with everypony else in ponyville which isn't helping the situation at all. At least Theodore seems more reasonable and easier to deal with. "But I'm sure once Twilight and the others get back, she can help find whoever they are alongside Fluttershy!"

"But for now, what exactly is this place?" Pikpik asked, subtly comparing the blue clothes and gray hair on himself to the two velvet attendants, wondering if he's one of them. His mind racing if ponies can be velvet attendants too, among other things.

"Well I'd be so excited to show you of what goes on here that it's enough to make my cheeks slide clean off! Now have you ever heard of a Persona?" Elizabeth began a speech she may or may not have rehearsed, everyone else taking a seat on a nearby chair or on the floor if their leg count is above three. Listening closely out of curiosity wondering what the newfound knowledge is and why tables aren't weak to fire, while with Theo and Cap, it's just review and their expressions showed it. Pure, unfiltered, absolute boredom.

Author's Note

Yo guess what! New chapter fresh out the oven and into your tender hands ready to incinerate them, leaving your hands into useless stubs, forcing you to take this with your mouth but losing your hands will all be worth it when you take it all in.

Anyway figure imma update this story on a weekly basis since I have games to play, books to read, homework to do, and jobs to job. Y e a h