(Moments after the events inside the Crystal Castle, Dark Obsidian`s POV)

After my little conversation with Princess Cadence and Prince Shining Armor,It was time to head into Canterlot and avenge my fallen Father and take my rightful place on the Crystal throne.When I take out the Rulers of Equestria, I’ll return to the Crystal Empire. I know they will tremble in fear with the power I possess! It will make my takeover all the more easier.

With the sun rising,the only way to get to and from the Crystal Empire is by train. Unfortunately, the first train does not arrive until morning. But being outside the castle and little shadows for me to hide in, I had to blend in with the crystal ponies, but something rattled inside my brain.“What if the ponies think I’ve been destroyed like my father? Then all I’ won`t need to conceal my real identity.” I had some doubts, but I hoped that the crystal ponies were as oblivious as they were dumb to not notice King Sombra`s heir of the Crystal Empire wandering through the streets.

I began my walk to the train station and some of the ponies began to start their day by walking around and tending to their own businesses.It was sickening to me, but I had to pull through it and put a smile on my face. “This is a nightmare, I can`t believe I`m doing this, but I’m sure it will be worth it.” I thought to myself and growling with embarrassment or malice as I walked ever so closer to the train station.

After 10 minutes, I had finally arrived and walked up to the ticket booth and saw the salespony behind the counter. “Hello there,what can I do for you today?” He asked with joy which made me cringe on the inside.

“Yes, I’d like 1 ticket to Canterlot, please.” I replied as I put a fake smile on my face as the pony got me a train ticket before answering.

“OK, That will be 2 bits please.” I dug into my pony pockets and fished out 2 bits that I had conveniently had after all this time and gave them to the salespony, in return I got my ticket.

“Thank you good stallion, enjoy your trip.” I growled in silent and headed over toward the train that was almost ready to leave to Canterlot and I could almost feel my vengeance as I get closer to Princesses Celestia and Luna. After boarding and finding my seat, I began to feel hungry since my last meal was literally over 1000 years ago and called over the waitress for something to eat, but I had to hide my royal tone and become more like a common pony to avoid any suspicion. I ordered something decent, but since there was no crystal sandwiches or salads, I had to go with sweets like apples or candy.

The train blew its whistle and began to slowly depart from the Crystal Empire. I thought that taking a quick nap was a good if I were to come with a way to defeat Princesses Celestia and Luna was a good idea, but not before taking one final look at the Crystal Empire slowly disappearing from my sight as the train picked up speed and after awhile I fell asleep.

(A few Hours Later.)

As the train Obsidian was on left was closing in on Canterlot, but the lands within the mountains were known for train raids since gems were valuable and could cost a fortune based on carats and quality. These bandits were skilled and had robbed many trains before and it seemed like easy pickings again until the train system finally addressed the problem and due to a recent robbery of gems on the last shipment, The train could only stop at the next town of Ponyville.

(On the Train to Canterlot Dark Obsidian’s P.O.V.)

I had finally woken up to see the town slowly grinding to a halt and I saw the sign of the town called Ponyville.“What?! Why is the train stopping here?” I asked myself as the conductor spoke out. “Due to a recent train robbery, All trains to Canterlot shall be delayed until these robberies can be solved,In the meantime, enjoy your time in lovely little Ponyville. Thank you and have a nice day.”

This was definitely a sign that fate wasn't on my side and I had no other choice then to deal with it. I disembarked the train and saw this pathetic town as lively as the Crystal Empire, except that these ponies either had wings, a horn or none at all. But leaving the train station, I wasn’t sure of what to do now that I can’t get to Canterlot, but one thing came to mind and it was a place to sleep.

I was in thought for a moment before I was sent to the ground with a pink mare with a really fluffed up mane and tail with a smile bigger than what my father could make a she watched the slaves mine away. “HellothereI’mPinkiePiewhat’syourname?” She said so quick that it took me a moment to process what she had just said to me.

“I’m Obsidian, Dark Obsidian.”I replied as she got off me so I could stand again.

“HithereDarkObsidian,YoumustbenewheretoPonyvillewhichmeansIgettothrowyouaWelcometoPonyvillePartyandbecomemynewfriendbecauseIlikemakingnewfriends,NowIneedtoplanyourpartyMeetmeatSugarcubeCornerat6:00tonight,SeeyouthereBye!” And just like that she was gone and I had caught almost half of what she said.

“I swear, has that mare been on too much sugar? If she keeps doing this I might as well force her into her worst nightmare.” I thought to myself as I continued on with my current situation of my living arrangements.

“How can this town not have a single hotel,or somewhere for tourists to stay?!” I said in an irritated tone after walking for almost half an hour. “It’s bad enough that my plans to get to Canterlot have been nearly foiled, but now I’m stuck here with happy countryside commoners!” I nearly yelled out loud. I wandered through this disgusting excuse for a town to do anything to pass the time until that sugarcrazed mare’s party later on this evening. I really did not want to go since I was no big fan of parties and the only one I remember going to was the Crystal Ball, where My Father would invite only the cruelest of tyrants like Queen Chrysalis, Discord, and so on. But angered thoughts rolled into my mind once more.

“These ponies wouldn’t know cultural sophistication if it slapped them on the muzzle. Is there any place I can go to just relax?” I snarled in anger as I just walked around in no particular direction, unaware of somepony watching me from a distance.

Author's Notes:

Hello ponies and bronies, Obsidian here to bring you beginning of an adventure that will surely take a toll on our prince and has it been brutal for him so far. Once again I`d like to thank my amazing editor Randablitz for his help on making these chapters possible and for your enjoyment.

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