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// Case Report - Final - May 15th 
// Story: They're Never Coming Back 
// by Flashgen 
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Case Report: Final - May 15th						
Submitted by: Verdant Vines						
Location: Canterlot
Date(s): May 9th through May 15th	
Case: Ponyville Mass Disappearance (#3467)
Classification: Top Secret

The following is a summarization of events following the final recovery of survivors from Ponyville on May 8th. It is meant to be an overview of events leading up to the closing of this case.

Pendant, unconscious in Canterlot, awoke at roughly the same time that those in Ponyville recovered on May 8th. Over the days that followed, Lantern, Pendant, and other patients and professionals within the same hospital did not report any shared dreams. Pendant and Lantern, however, are still experiencing nightmares reflective of their trauma. They are undergoing counseling until they are cleared to return to active duty.

Daily patrols of the town continued until May 12th. No additional survivors were located through patrols, and no bodies of any deceased were found either. All those that were in Ponyville on April 16th that have not been found, either in Ponyville or throughout Equestria, are to be considered missing.

All survivors underwent medical treatment and psychological screenings on-site. Once cleared and well enough for transport, they were moved to hospitals in Canterlot and Cloudsdale as needed. On May 12th, any patients still in severe condition were moved into Ponyville General, where they are still being treated. All patients will be offered physical therapy and psychological counseling as needed.

All those that were considered suspects before recovery of survivors began were subjected to additional psychological evaluations and questioning. All were cleared of intent to cause any further harm and were moved to general triage by May 10th.

To date, the town of Ponyville has not been opened up for permanent residency. At time of writing, plans are to begin moving back residents that are considered well and mentally sound by May 31st. This will allow time to repair infrastructure and building damage, and catalog which residences and possessions are to be passed on to the families of those missing and which are to be marked as unowned. However, citizens that have recovered are allowed into the town to collect any personal belongings, provided that they agree to be escorted.

None of the nightmarish visions mentioned in previous journals or by those working on the case were experienced following May 8th. While many survivors and those working on the case still report odd dreams and nightmares, they are all visible to Princess Luna.

No further communication was received in Solace’s journal by Twilight Sparkle or the individual that wrote the threat to Princess Celestia. The journal has remained in Princess Celestia’s custody under her request.

Official word of the events began circulation on May 11th. A summary of the strange events leading up to the town’s disappearance are all included, along with mention of the creatures and the place they came from. Any information about the possibility that these creatures are all ponies themselves has been left out of the official story. The timeline of the investigation and recovery of survivors was also made public, though mention of Twilight Sparkle’s role in the events has been omitted. Instead, Princesses Celestia and Luna have taken the lion’s share of responsibility.

There has been no restriction on survivors to share their experiences, and many have been interviewed by a variety of newspapers throughout Equestria. We have offered, until the town reopens, to provide room and board for all patients removed from hospitalization. 

In addition to psychological evaluations, mature citizens have been approached for questioning about their experiences. Information is being collected and cataloged in the event that similar occurrences happen in the future.

For now, no additional evidence has been located, and the case is considered closed until further evidence is brought to light.

Signed,
Verdant Vines
Head Investigator
Case #3467