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Cerulean Circles was a genius. The offspring of a sharp-eyed Pegasus and an Earth Pony building engineer, she was always pushing the boundaries of natural philosophy. Since she had come to Canterlot University, her "double-blind studies" had revolutionized medicine. In fact, using her methodology, science in general had improved dramatically.
Then one day, on a dangerous botanical sample-gathering trip to the Everfree Forest, she disappeared without a trace. Some said she was eaten; others say she fell afoul of a witch or goblin, and was turned into something unnatural. Celestia fumed, because Cerulean had been on the edge of finding a way to boost the Armor's output, allowing her to spend five minutes each day and night instead of two hours guiding the heavens.
Derpy Hooves wandered into Ponyville one day, and being good-natured townfolk, they gave her a home and a job.
The reason Zecora was trying to get herbs in Ponyville every month? She was the herbalist Cerulean Circles consulted, and has been trying to mix up a cure for her.
Some very helpful townfolk make certain to keep Derpy indoors and away from the evil enchantress, because the first time she came to town, Derpy looked like she was heading toward the mysterious hooded figure. |