A few minutes drive later they arrived into the outside of town. Twilight mentioned that the roads, although not narrow, were well traveled in Ponyville so the ground would be rather rough to drive on. Charles pulled over off the main road stopping the car and letting everyone out. They walked through town receiving some looks from other ponys as they had noticed the human following close behind the small group.

The first stop was the blacksmith. Although he didn't create weapons, he did create a large assortment of other items that you would normally find for many different things. Steel wheels and shocks for wagons, metal hitches, nails, couplers. You would be surprised to see all the things he could make.

Twilight and Charles entered the shop, It was an open air shop just surrounded by a fence, a small gazebo type room over the fire pit, a smelter to one side and various other tables and tools around the area as well. A dark grey unicorn was at the anvil, using his magic to hold and strike a large piece of iron that he had just pulled from the coals sending spark's in every direction. Some bouncing off his blacksmith's apron and goggles. Just as his hammer hit and was about to raise again Twilight spoke up catching his attention.

"Mr. Irons, can you help us please?"

Mr irons stopped for a moment looking up at the purple pony and the human next to her. Unfazed he used his magic to place the iron he was working with into a large barrel of water, a loud hiss and steam escaping as the red hot iron met the water. Placing his hammer to the side table and raising his goggle to the base of his horn away from his eyes he walked silently over to the pair waiting patiently for him. He looked the human up and down then to Twilight, his expression neutral.

"Mr. Irons, My friend here is in need of some high quality steel, or stainless steel if you can manage it." Twilight said with a smile.

The blacksmith eyes went wide at the mention of high quality. He looked back to the human with a smile. "My boy, you must appreciate high quality to ask for stainless steel. It is by far the hardest and most challenging steel to make in Equestria. How much were you needing exactly? Do you have measurements?"

Twilight was shocked, This is the first time she had heard the blacksmith speak in almost 3 years. He usually just nodded and pointed to a board that had pricing on it to get his bits.

Charles proceeded to tell Mr. Irons what he was after and how much. Mr. Irons smiled widely, you could practically see little dollar signs in his eyes. After agreeing to a price the two left the shop and made way to the next shop.

AJ stepped forward as they neared the next shop, all to familiar with the shop keeper. Charles and AJ entered as the rest remained outside. Another Unicorn was inside the shop behind the counter.

The female unicorn that was dark blue with a light blue and white mane. She turned to the two hearing the bell ring as they entered. "Well good afternoon Applejack. Have we run out of mason jars already..... OH MY!" She shouted seeing the human beside AJ, her magic suddenly stopping and releasing its hold on a couple large jars. Charles quickly moved forward grabbing them just inches before they could hit the ground and shatter. He gave a smile as he placed them onto the counter.

"Better be careful my dear, those 2 jars could have made quite a mess." He said giving one a pat on the side. Mrs. Mason stood in awe for a moment looking at the human then realizing she was being rude to her customers spoke up with a nervous smile. "Oh i'm sorry, were are my manners. Can help ya'll with anything?" She spoke in a light southern accent.

"Well ma'am, Im actually in need of a couple jars just like these two." Charles said placing his hand onto one of the two jars he had just caught. Mrs. Mason smiled at him pushing the jars toward him.

"No charge for you my friend." AJ and Charles gave an odd look. "Well if you hadn't caught them, I would be cleaning them up off the floor. So it's your lucky day. You saved us both on this event." Mrs. Mason said giving a smile.

"Well thankya kindly ma'am, I'll be sure to repay your kindness one day, So if you ever need anything don't hesitate to come see me next to Sweet Apple Acres." Charles smiled giving a slight bow as he and AJ exited the shop. Mrs. Mason waved goodbye as a bead of sweat rolled down her brow.

Exiting the shop they all gathered and headed toward Sugar Cube Corner, Pinkie Pie leading the way. Upon entering the shop the smell of many different types of cakes, pies, and other baked goods mixed into the air, causing everyone to sniff at the pungent aromas.

"Wow, Mr. and Mrs. Cake are really baking it up today. But who is watching the foals?" Pinkie said as she headed into the kitchen to find the shopkeepers. Upon entering pinkie noticed the frantic pace the Cakes were making in baking several item's at once. The foals were in a side saddle riding on Mrs. Cake.

"Hey there Mr. and Mrs. Cake. You sure are busy. What's the big rush? Need any help?" Pinkie said giving a wide smile.

"Oh thank Celestia, you're here Pinkie. Would you mind watching the foals for a little while? We have this huge order to take care of for a good customer and we are running a little behind schedule due to the foals taking our time." Mrs. Cake said as she bounded over to Pinkie.

"Sure thing Mrs. Cake, Let me just tell my friends, OH! I have a new friend with me today, he's from WAAAAAY out of town. Would you like to meet him?" Pinkie smiled as she took the saddle bags with the foals in them onto her back.

"Well sure Pinkie, Any friend of yours is a friend of ours." Mr. Cake said as he finished icing some cupcakes and heading out to the store front were the ponies and Charles were at.

"Hey Charlie! Mr. and Mrs. Cake would like to meet you." Pinkie beamed as she came into the storefront followed by the two. Mrs. Cake stopped in the doorway shocked at seeing Charles standing there. Behind her Mr. Cake bumped into her asking whats wrong as he looked over top of her seeing Charles as well.

"You'd be surprised how many times Charlie has gotten those looks today." Pinkie laughed

"Oh i'm so sorry dearys, I was expecting another pony, but i've never seen a being like this before. Please pardon my curiosity, Charlie was it?" Mrs. Cake asked apologetically.

"Charles, But Charlie seems to be the nickname ive been stuck with thanks to this little pink ball of energy." He said giving a smile and ruffling Pinkies hair, in turn making the twins laugh. "Oh and what do we have here?" Charles smiled kneeling and looking at the foals. They in turn reaching for him to pick them up. Charles smiled looking back to the Cakes, "May I?" The Cakes gave a nod and smile.

Charles was careful to pick them up, one in each arm. Charles played with them as Pinkie walked over to the Cakes. "The foals really seem to like him." She beamed.

"Uh Pinkie, Were did you say this Charles came from?' Mr. Cake asked as he watched Charles playing with the foals.

"Oh, he got swept into Equestria during the big magic storm, He's from another world entirely."

The cakes gave each other a nervous glance as they watched Charles play with the foals then realization hit as they had been wasting time on their order that was due not long from now.

"Oh no! We need to hurry! This order isn't going to fill itself. Pinkie take care of the foals, stay here also, we will be back in a couple of hours." Mr. Cake said as he and Mrs. Cake rushed into the kitchen. The sound of dishes and the shuffling of boxes could be heard as they made way out the rear entrance with all they had prepared.

"Awwwww, that's no fun, I wanted to take the foals with all of us to your house Charlie. But that's the Cakes for ya, Busy as can be and always worried about the foals." Pinkie frowned as she gathered up the foals that were tackling Charles on the floor. She made her way upstairs with the foals in saddle.

"Well those two were cute. Id like to see them again when Mr. and Mrs. Cake don't think I'm a monster." Charles sighed picking up the 2 mason jars and heading outside closely followed by the small pony group minus Pinkie Pie.

XXX

A short while later they had all made it back to Charles' home. Upon coming into view of his home he noticed a small van just outside with many different ponies walking around and even into his home.

Thinking the worst he pulled up to his home coming to a quick stop. As he was almost to the front door, out walked Celestia and another pony with a hardhat on. His features made him look a little rugged, a hammer and board crossed cutiemark was on his flank. "Whats going on here?" Charles said giving the princess a questionable look. She looked back giving a warm smile.

"I would like to formally welcome you to Equestria by fixing your home. It did receive some amount of damage during the storm. The work should be done by the end of the day. You have no worries my friend." The regal princess said smiling
as she walked around to his side standing as he watched the ponies work on his beloved home.

"I appreciate the offer princess but their are many other's that are far worse off than I. Some ponies have lost their home's or have also received damage. Even as a welcome gift from yourself I cannot accept this while others are either homeless or almost to that point from the damage. I may be new here in your world, but I am far from being first in line for this." He said as he gained the attention of everypony around. The princess' smile never left her face as she spoke. "Spoken like a true friend, but I didn't tell you the rest. You see I have every working party available in Equestria working on homes far and wide, Rarity's home and boutique will be finished in just under a couple of weeks. The Library is being worked on by a group of nature specialist ponies that help plants grow at a rapid pace. It shouldn't take more than a few day's to finish the Library. Applejack has many friend's helping out on her farm as well from being everyponys savior with her apple cellar." Celestia beamed.

Charles was taken aback by this and kneeled at her feet. "I'm sorry princess, please forgive me. I was just...." He was cut short by the princess this time.

"Just thinking of everypony else's well being before your own, Yes I know. Please never let that part of you die or become clouded young one. For it will always bring joy to yourself and those around you. I must go now, there are many more places I must visit before Equestria has been repaired. If you need anything please do not hesitate to ask, One last thing before I part ways, Here, take these bits. If you are going to stay here in Equestria, this should help you get started along the way." Celestia smiled as she pulled a large bag of bits from a saddlebag on her side. placing it in Charles' hand's. She walked up to him whispering into his ear, "I will give you a weekly allowance until you have settled into Ponyville and have acquired a job locally or of your own accord. Please don't hesitate to contact me for any reason, even trivial ones." She said, a hint of bashfulness behind her voice as she nuzzled him gently then moving back spreading her wings and launching
herself into the air, disappearing out of sight in a flash.

Charles stood there dumbfounded. as he looked into the bag of bits and at the ponies who worked tirelessly to fix his home.

AJ couldn't help but look into the bag as well. "Land sakes! The princess must really like you to give you that many bits. Why that's at least a Cider days worth."

"Oh my! With that many bits you could not only fix your home, but build a brand new one just like it next door." Rarity swooned

"Heck yeah! Or go see all the Wonderbolts shows for the next ten years." RD piped in.

"Or open a animal hospital." Fluttershy beamed.

Charles was overwhelmed as he sat down under an apple tree near his front porch. Closing the bag up and setting it to his side. He closed his eye's resting against the tall tree. He opened his eyes seeing the girls staring at him.

"Whats wrong sugarcube?" Aj spoke interrupting his thoughts.

"Not a thing, "I've just realized that Ive found a home in a place alien to me, and ive never been happier than I am right now." He said pulling the group into a hug. Mixed squeals and giggles could

be heard as Charles pulled them into a loving hug. "This is it," Charles thought to himself. "This is the fresh start I was looking for."

A/N: This is not the end of the story, I have a LOT more planned for the future and have many other chapters written and ready to publish (minus the editing of course) So stick around for the next chapter which will be out on Saturday around 4pmish eastern.