As he walked along the path to the unknown town in the distance he thought deeply. He remembered of the last time he ever saw or spoke to his sisters. He remembered he had ordered his captain of guard to bring them to the balcony of his chamber. he sat there quietly looking at the vast open area in the distance. He heard there hoof steps and turned to them.

"Sisters, I... I have something important for you to know," He managed, a sad look on his face." I'm leaving," He stated. they only looked at him with fear in their eye's. He gestured for them to step forward. "I'm leaving to learn about our universe and I can't say how long it may be but, I promise you both that i will return."

They stepped up to him and hugged him tightly, he spoke once more. "You both must be strong. You two shall rule in my place, and watch over Equestria. Remember your duties and take care of each other. Do you understand?" He only felt their nods, he released them and stepped back.

He then shifted his gaze toward the guard."make sure they stay safe." He ordered as he began to flap his wings. He pushed himself from the ground and flew off. the last thing he saw was a tear form in young Luna's eye, he ascended into the clouds and did his best to ignore it.

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He arrived in the part of the town that seemed to be the market and looked on at the many ponies going on about their business. He let out a breath he'd been holding for what seemed like hours. "well,here we go." he thought as walked into the town, through the market. As he walked he realized just how many ponies noticed him, he heard pieces of conversations begin.

"Who's that pony?""

"That is one tall stallion."

"That's a weird color for a pony."

"What the hay kind of a mark is that?"

"Shh, I think he can hear us."

"What's he looking at?"

"Think he might be from Canterlot?"

"Creep."

He kept walking, increasing his pace toward what seemed to be the park and sat on a bench. He looked toward the sky and watched the clouds move along and saw a cyan colored Pegasus fly by and do a few tricks. He then shifted his gaze toward the ponies of the park. Ponies playing, walking, laughing. He continued to overhear comments about his presence but ignored them.

"I never could of imagined feeling so alien on my own kingdom." He thought to himself. "I wonder if it would be any different if they knew who I was?" He got up and kept walking. As he reached somewhere near the center of the park he saw a statue of a familiar figure.

He stepped forward and looked it over. Tall, with a mane that reached it's hooves. A feminine figure with wings unfurled and a long horn pointing toward the sky. A face that seemed familiar. "Celestia?" He thought aloud. Looking around hoping no one heard him he continued looking at the statue, lost in thought. "She looks so different, she's grown up well it seems. I wonder how much Luna has changed as well."

He shook his head and walked back toward the market. To his surprise, a vibrant pink mare hurried to his side with a large grin.

"Oh goody a new pony in Ponyville!" She said aloud.

"Ponyville, that must be what this town is called." He thought deep in his mind.

"Oh, I just love to meet new ponies! I'm Pinkie Pie, but all my friends call me Pinkie. Whats your name?" She asked.

"Oh Buck!" He thought. "I hadn't planned that yet." He quickly shot out the first thing he could think of."Equinox, I'm Equinox." He lied. "Nice to meet you."

"I know your new, because I know everyone in Ponyville but i don't know you. oh it's so nice to meet you!" She continued on .

"Well how do know if I'm not just somepony you've never seen before? I could be living just outside town. what makes you think i'm new?" he asked quizzically.

"Oh, i know everyone in ponyville, even ponies just outside of the town too. Every ity bity one."

"That seems a little hard to believe," he drifted of thinking. "but i guess so." he exhaled, wondering where this was going.

"Well, since i know your new, I'm gonna give you a big Ponyville welcome." She said gleefully.

"Just how's that?" he asked.

"You'll see!" she said as she bounced into a shop.

He thought curiously for a moment."What's that supposed to mean?" he asked himself. shaking his head he continued walking as the day of his return continued.

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