Let's see here...

1. All my friends from Earth are gone.

2. The only pony who has remembered me so far is Doctor Hooves.

3. Celestia might not hate me. When I tole her to date Hindsight I must have caused another paradox changing everything. Nice! This might actually turn out better than before!

4. Vinyl Scratch!

5. I'm hitting on #4.

6. Did I mention I'm going to date Vinyl? I am!

7. I'm hungry.

"Hey Bass." said Vinyl. "What are you going to do now?"

"You know... I don't know." What am I going to do? Sure I could just settle down with Vinyl and play guitar for a living. No way man! I can do my old childhood dream! Be a star! Oh Fuck yes!

"You could hang with us for a while." she said.

"You know what? I think I will." Oh I can't wait to fuck with Twilight and her friends. They don't know me. Also Celestia had that change of heart right their at the last minute... Why? It was like right after I beat Discord she changed. Pfft! Yeah right. Like Celestia was under a spell. That's not possible.

"Hey Vinyl!" said Pinkie as we approached her counter at the Corner. "Ooh. Who's your friend?"

"I am... Lothar of the hill people!" I told her. They both looked at me like I was crazy. "Just kidding. I am Bass Strings." I kind of like that name. Bass I mean. Not Lothar. This isn't WOW or anything like that. Well... except for the magic and occasional dragon. Wait! Speaking of dragons Spike must still be here! It's as I thought! Me changing the past must have made the future a better place. Odd... all it took was one sentence.

"Hey Bass. What are you doing?" asked Vinyl.

"I'm thinking. Why?"

"Your eyebrow is twitching." Dammit why does everyone notice that? Oh well. "What are you thinking about?"

"Twilight Sparkle. I need to ask her something." I said. I walked towards the library and opened the door. When I got their no one greeted me. I saw the purple unicorn in a pile of books reading and Spike sleeping in a chair. Good. He's still here.

"Ahem." I said quietly. They didn't hear me. "AHEM!" They both shot up and stared at me.

"Sorry about that. I am Twilight Sparkle. Are you here to check out a book Mr.?" She didn't recognize me. It was as I feared. Eeyup. Guess I'm the lone wolf now.

"Strings. Bass Strings." I told her.

"I see. Explains the guitar symbol huh?"

"Yeah." She is so fucking clever. Who would have guessed that my talent was the guitar due to my cutie mark? Only Twilight Sparkle could figure out the obvious. "I'm just looking around. New to town."

"We heard about your crash at the party last night?"

"What party?"

"Rainbow Dash's birthday party." Oh... fuck. Not going to live that one down will she? *sigh* I'm in the past and I already piss off Rainbow. That's a new record.

"Don't know her." I lied!

"Right. Well I hope you like your stay." She then turned to speak to Spike. I left the building so I could eavesdrop on them outside. I didn't even get to ask for a book.

"I've never seen a pony like that before." she said. I still have my scars. And sure the black and red isn't... normal. But being a goody goody two shoes isn't my style. Also... you want to know what got me? Static was gone. Didn't see him or the others. The Doctor was right. I prevented them from coming here. Meaning no marriages... no kids... and no existence of me.

"Relax Twilight. Their are plenty of weirdos like him out their." Oh really? I had better break the ice I like Vinyl to her before this gets out of hand... hoof. I'm sticking with hand.

"Well... time to hit the old Dusty trail." I said popping my back and walking away without alerting them. Like a Snake! (See what I did their?)

"Hey Bass." said Vinyl as I walked up. If she keeps saying that It might stick. Hey! I could get Sight to make me forget all my memories! But why the hell would I do that?

"Hey Scratch." I said patting her on the head. "I finished my talk."

"Good good. Oh just a head's up. Rainbow Dash might be pissed at you."

"Twilight told me the same thing. Who's Rainbow Dash?" I asked with my fake idiot attitude.

"I am!" said a voice behind me. I turned to see the pony herself.

"Hello... uh... Rainbow? Is it? Sorry about the whole falling through the ceiling during the party thing. No hard feelings?" I asked her.

"Why should I forgive you?"

"Because I didn't chose to be sent free falling." That was technically true. I could have just appeared on a bench or a couch but NNNOOO! I had to fall from the sky.

"Whatever. Just stay out of my way." Yes! Situation defused! Like a bomb!

"Yes ma'am." I said saluting her. She rolled her eyes and took off. I turned back to Vinyl. "Well that went well." I told her.

"Yes it did. Pinkie got us a gig!"

"Sweet where?"

"Get this... Canterlot Castle." I think my heart just skipped a beat. Oh... oh no. Great. Just who I want to talk to. The Princess. I wonder... is Luna back? Twilight's at the library so it must be past the first episode. That's a sign at least.

"That's great." I said with a fake smile. Celestia had better have changed. If not... then my new life will be ruined.

"You okay?" she asked. No I'm fine. I just need to work on my fibbing skills.

"Yeah! I just need to get my instrument." I said. "I'll be back at the house in a little bit." I told her. She smiled and left. Good. She's gone. Now I can think properly. I made my way to the park and took a seat across the lake. The sun was setting and everypony was going to sleep. I breathed slowly and quietly.

"Alright. I need to get over it. All of my memories haven't happened. Meaning I can change the world for the better. With music." Then the headstock and neck of a guitar popped out of my chest with purple fire sounding it.

Dustin has gained the ability of Acceptance. I'm a Pilgrim!

I grabbed the instrument and pulled it out my chest. It was a mystical guitar that was white with black runes and markings surrounding it. Odd... their were no strings.

"Hello Dustin." said the guitar.

"Shit!" It scared me and I dropped it.

"Ow! Watch it!" he sounded like me.

"Of course I sound like you. I'm your conscience." Did he read my mind? "I didn't read your mind."

"What the fuck! This is so cool! Can anyone else hear you?" I asked it.

"Nope. Just you. And if you don't want to look like a freak we should talk with our minds."

'Got it.' I said in my head. I looked down to notice I was wearing a black harness with a slot on the back for me to place the guitar in it. The straps magically moved and strapped it down when I placed it on my back. 'Huh. Why don't you have any strings?'

'Because I can change them. Just think about a Bass or Electric or whatever and I'll change.'

'Nice.'

'That's not all. I'm also a weapon. But we'll go over that another day.'

'Whoa shit! Your a weapon! But I thought I wouldn't have to kill anymore!'

'You might. It's just a precaution.'

'Your right. Thanks.'

'Oh your more than welcome. You die then I die. See?'

'I see. What's your name?'

'I don't really have one. Hey wait... we both know the bible. Let's use code names.'

'I'll name you Clementine.'

'And I'll dub you Eddie Riggs.' said the guitar with a small chuckle. 'This isn't Brutal Legend. Think more... biblical. I want a bible name you idiot.'

'Alpha?'

'Yeah! Alpha sounds badass!'

"Hell yeah!" I yelled out loud. I looked at all the ponies I scared. "Oops." I quickly made my way around them and to the back alleys of town. This is so fucking cool. I looked at myself in a window reflection. I looked like a complete hardcore rocker.

'Now Dustin. I know what your thinking.'

'How I have to see the princess?'

'Yes. She shouldn't remember us. That paradox you did worked perfectly.'

'But at what cost?'

'Too big of a cost if you ask me.'

'Right. Well Omega. What do you think of Vinyl?'

'Ah dude! She's so cool. Besides who wants to date the mane 6?'

'Any other brony.'

'Hahaha! True true. Dude she's perfect.'

'Thanks.'

'You pick up chicks pretty quick dude.'

'Far out man.'

'I want a smoke.'

'Me too. But I'll settle for a drink.'

'Sweetness!' I went to this bar in the far back of town. When I got their and took my seat most ponies looked at me.

"What?" I said.

"Your the cat who crashed the party yesterday huh?" asked the barkeep.

"Maybe. Whose asking?"

"I am. That was pretty sick dude!" He said making everyone in the bar cheer. "What's your name?"

"I'm Bass Strings."

"Sick guitar." said some random pony behind me.

"You know it!" I said getting more whoops in the air. "Get me the strongest whiskey please Mr...?"

"I am Tough Brew." Hah. Hah hah. HAHAHAHAHAHA! My guitar and I were laughing in our heads. He was born to make us beer! That's hilarious!

"Good to meet ya." I said taking the glass he poured me and drinking about half of it.

"On the house my man. We all hate that bragging rainbow pony. You stood her up on her birthday."

"I agree. I love being a Boast Buster." I finished the whiskey. It was the best damn drink I've had in forever! "Another!" I asked him.

"Oh so the cool cat things he can handle his drink?" he asked.

"The cat thinks he can handle anything! A round for everybody!" I yelled and all the guys got up and cheered and danced. It's Ireland all over again. But with a cool bartender with a great attitude. He's like the one cool black guy you want to be your best-est friend because he's probably had a similar life. Also he called me a cat. That's pretty rad.

"Cheers for the new guy!" they all said raising a glass. I raised mine and we all drank to our hearts content.

1 hour later

"This is my favorite bar ever!" I said walking outside. "I'll be back again!"

"Come back anytime!" said the barmaid. They closed the door and I was only half drunk. That's right. I am the master at drinking.

'Alright Alpha. How did I do?'

'You drank about 3 pitchers and your not drunk. That's pretty good.'

'Can you taste it?'

'Yeah dude! I can't get drunk though.'

'I'm about to.' He laughed and I found my way walking towards my new home. When I got their everyone was at the table about ready to eat.

"Hey you made it." said Octavia. I looked over and saw two new ponies in the house. Lyra and Bon-Bon. Right...

"Yeah. Had to pick this baby up and then I stopped for a drink." They all smiled and offered me a seat at the table. It was a full table with all of us in it. "So Tavi. You cook?"

"Yes. Since no one else here possible can." They all chuckled and scratched their heads. Octavia went to everyone's plate and gave them some eggs, and muffins. But... no bacon. This is a sin!

'Hey Dustin. Pop some eggs in man! I'm starving!'

'How can you be hungry. I'm the one starving... oh. Well... Shut up!'

'BWAHAHAHA!'

'If you don't stop I'll put some wood stain on you.'

'*gasp* You wouldn't dare!'

'I hear that stain works great to cover white.'

'You win this time. Now. EAT!'

"This is great Octavia." I said stuffing my mouth with an entire egg. She giggled and took her seat at the table quietly eating. The girls took their time eating while the Doctor, Hindsight, and I played an eating challenge.

"I'm not gonna lose!" said Sight.

"Suck it Bitch!" I told him as I finished off my muffin.

"Sorry lads. But I'm the lucky lady tonight." said the Doctor finishing off the last of his plate. I still had a large chunk left and Sight was nearly their. We both closed are eyes and lowered our heads in defeat.

"Damn." said Vinyl. I stopped eating for a second to let my stomach do its job and I saw Sight pick up his fork and stab his eggs.

"Hey hey. Sight don't do that."

"Why shouldn't I?"

"You can see in the future. Trust me. Eat that and you'll be in the bathroom all night."

"Is their something wrong with my cooking?" asked Octavia.

"No. This is great! I'm just telling him that since we ate a lot that if he eats some more than... well... game over."

"Whatever." He said putting the fork in his mouth.

2 minutes later

"Aah! Ah! Ow ow ow!" said Sight while in the bathroom. We were all laughing outside at his misery.

"I did warn him."

"Hey Bass." said Derpy. "We haven't gotten to speak a lot."

"No we haven't Derpy." I took a seat on the couch. "So how's the Doc and you working out?"

"Great!" she held her hoof out to show a golden bracelet. "See?"

"Whoa! Getting married!" The Doctor walked over and planted a large kiss on her lips.

"That's right. It's next month by the way." He said.

"Well Congratulations!" I said standing up and pulling them both in for a hug. "This is great news for me!"

'Love is in the air tonight.'

'It's going to be a good night.' I said in my head.

'It's gonna be a good good night.'

'You know this would be good if our voice didn't sound white and old.'

'That's one way to describe it. And that's your voice. I'm more happier than you.'

'I've noticed. This whole conscious thing is really cool. Are you sure your real?'

"Well... that or your crazy."

"What does our relationship remind you of Alpha?'

'I'm thinking Bleach.'

'Your not a zanpaktou.'

'Yeah. I'm a real thing.'

'Good point.' I turned to Lyra and Bon-Bon. They are my friends now.

"So guys. Who are you dating?" I asked them.

"Wait..." started Lyra. "You don't think that we're dating?" she asked pointing to her friend.

"Now what kind of guy would I be if I just accused you two of dating."

"Most people do. Oh... Uh... yeah. We are dating by the way." said Bon-Bon receiving a sweet loving kiss from Lyra.

'It's like our fanfiction dreams are coming true.' said Alpha.

'What fanfic do you read? I don't read any drama!'

'Dustin. Dude. I'm your thoughts. It's okay to cry.'

'Is it?'

'Not really.' He said finishing our talk.

"Hey Bass. I'm getting tired." said Vinyl.

"Alright. I'll be up in a minute." She went upstairs.

'Breakfast for dinner and a babe to boot.' I said in my head.

'Whoa. What did we learn from our past relationships?'

'Take it slow?'

'Take it slow.'

'Thanks Alpha.'

'No prob.' I turned to look at the others.

"I'm going to bed. Night guys." I walked upstairs and went inside Vinyl's room. She was on her side putting her glasses up and opening the bed sheets.

"Hey. Just in time. I need my pillow." I took off Alpha and placed him beside the dresser.

"D'aw. Someone actually needs me." I said to myself. I went to my side and got in the bed and laid on my back.

"Thanks Bass. Do you like me?" she asked looking at me with puppy dog eyes.

"Of course I do. Your being the best friend to me right now."

'You do know she means love right?' asked Alpha.

'I know. I just want to see how far I can go.'

"No. Bass I mean... like like... as in..." she couldn't finish. Her blush covered her whole face and she couldn't look me straight in the eye.

"Vinyl. If you want to date then you don't need to tell me twice." I told her.

"Really!" her face shot up and her emotion went from worry to pure happiness. "OH thank you thank you thank you!" she said pulling in for a hug and laying on my chest.

"No problem." I said. She closed her eyes and made her self comfortable. Sweet! Got a date. Oh god she's so soft and warm... I'm gonna pass out. I felt my eyes close and my body loosen up. This is love.