“I can't believe that bitch, what did she honestly expect from a fucking merc” Vadik growled as he entered the crystal castle of Twilight Sparkle and made his way to the room he was staying in, once he arrived at the room he deactivated his Black star and coughed violently before wiping the blood from his face and entering the room to find Trixie still unconscious so he picked her up gently and carried her out. “Let's get you somewhere safe” He muttered as he carried her outside just as Discord appeared in front of the man.

       “Now what are you up to Vadik?” He said crossing his arms.

        “Moving out, and this one is with me due to the fact that she is no longer controlled so I am getting her somewhere safe so the can't get her” Vadik explained as the mare in question groaned and nuzzled Vadik’s chest.

         “Would you like a hand moving?” Discord asked.

           “Why is the Lord of Chaos so helpful?” Vadik asked as Eris popped in existences.

            “Because you are naturally both chaotic and Harmonious” She said before popping out existence.

            “Alright, Sure but I don't want to be near Canterlot but near towns I can help” Vadik asked as Discord sat on an invisible chair and typed out Vadik’s requests on a typewriter.

             “Anything else?” Discord asked as he tilted his head down as if he was looking over glasses.

               “Somewhere where I can get Metal Ore easily” Vadik added as Discord clicked his fingers.

                 “I have the perfect place for you then” Discord said before teleporting the trio.

(Everfree Forest)

                  “What do you think?” Discord asked as he was suddenly wearing a business suit. The group had appeared within the Everfree, against a cliff face which had a massive cave with the bones of a Dragon laying in it, by the cave was a large River.  

               “I like it, Um do you have my bag as I have a Golden Oak Acorn in there” Vadik asked as he laid Trixie gently onto the grass as Discord opened his hand to reveal the acorn as Vadik’s gear appeared next to Trixie.

                 “While you that I shall get somepony who would love to decorate your home” Discord stated before teleporting away.

                   “Um okay then” Vadik said before entering the cave and moving to the far back which had a large amount of space above him so he placed the acorn into the dirt before placing his hand flat over it and focused his magic. As he did he felt the ground begin to rumble so Vadik ran out of the cave just as a massive burst from the ground and molded to fit its area in the cave, Vadik could see it form a strange balcony of sorts, windows, doors and familiar large white flowers across its leaves and around the ground near it. “Well damn” Vadik chuckled as he approached the tree and placed his hand on the door, which formed a Black door handle. “This is cool” He chuckled as he opened the door with a bit of force as it was stuck and looked around the large two story building.

      “Vadik” a voice said from behind him causing the man to turn to see one of Alicorns he defeated earlier still in her blackened armour, before the mare could utter a second word she soon discovered herself pinned to the floor with Vadik’s boot on her chest holding her down. “Be calm Human, we didn't come to start trouble, we can for… for your assistance” She said as Vadik glared at her. “If we wanted trouble, you wouldn't be holding us down and we wouldn't have announced our self” She said as Vadik removed his boot and offered his hand which the mare took before she was pulled to her feet.

       “What do you want?” Vadik asked crossing his arms as he watched the dark Alicorn shift from the fanged black Mare and into Luna “Wait what?” Vadik asked taking a step back.

         “Right you didn't know about… all of that, anyway I… we need your help, Nightmare Moon and i” She said.

          “With?” Vadik asked.

           “We want to be free of The Nightmare’s control and live independently of each other and before you say that it can't be done we know of a way so please fin….” Luna began to beg before Vadik interrupted her.

          “Sure” he said with a shrug.

           “Wait that easy?” Luna asked confused.

           “Yea just tell me what you need” He said as Luna looked at him flabbergasted for a second or two before shaking her head.

             “Um here is a list” She said handing him a small scroll just as Discord appeared just outside the tree house with two very unamused white unicorns.

                “Okay so you work with them on getting this place furnished and I shall work on this list” He said walking up to Discord. “Okay so basics I need are, a forge, ore smelter, kitchen with food, and also a map of everything within thirty miles of this place oh and I need a barrier set up so nothing unwanted comes to pay me a visit” He said as Discord nodded. “Oh and Luna is paying for everything” He said before walking to the mouth of the Cave.

            “Wait what?” Luna asked in shock as Vadik left the cave and grabbed his gear.

       “Vadik here” Discord said causing the man to turn as the Mismatched creature tossed him a map. “This will show you where you are on it at all times and will lead you to what you desire” Discord said as Vadik nodded before heading out into the Everfree.

(One week later)

        After a long and tiring week of hunting down the materials Luna needed, Vadik emerged from the tree line of the Everfree into the clearing where he set up his home, over his form was a heavy orange coat which he crafted after dealing with a very territorial and pissed off Manticore. The man stretched as he approached the cave only to pass through a strange field where everything felt cold for a second. “I guess that was Discord’s barrier?” He asked himself as he continued walking into the cave until reaching the front door where he heard faint hushes so he placed his right hand on the hilt of his bastard sword and proceeded inside to discover it was pitch black moments before a light erupted from nowhere and blinded the man as several dozen ponies popped out of hiding and screamed Surprise. “Fucking really?” He asked as he rubbed his eyes in annoyance before feeling something heavy latch onto his breast plate, when his vision returned to him he discovered the Pink one smiling idiotically at him.

          “HeyVaddieHowAreYouItsBeenLikeForeverSinceISawYouLastAndINeverGotToThrowYouAPartyWhichMakesMeSadCauseYouWereProbablySo… mmph” Pinkie was saying in a single breath before she was muffled by several different mares at the same time before being unhooked from the man’s armour and dragged off.

        “Sorry Vadik, she gets over excited… easily” Twilight said as she returned to the man after helping drag off the Pink terror.

           “Right well you lot do whatever parties do and I shall sit for now” He said.

             “Wait are you implying that you have never had a party?” Twilight asked.

             “I'm a cold hearted Mercenary, we don't get parties” He said before side stepping as a Pink blur zoomed passed him and tackled Rainbow Dash whom was standing next to him. “But you lot enjoy and after I have relaxed a bit and figure out how to… work parties I shall join” He promised.

            “Pinkie Promise?” Pinkie asked as Rainbow shoved the earth pony off of her.

             “Sure” Vadik said balling his fingers save for his pinkie into a fist.

              “What are you doing?” Rarity asked.

             “This is what a pinkie promise is, i at least know that.” He said as the was a short awkward silence. “Just come grab me in twenty minutes” he said stepping passed the elements and discovered a large empty couch as the music came on and the Party came alive. The man gently placed his rucksack by the couch and sat on it before sighing loudly.

          “Vadik, do you have a moment?” a familiar voice asked causing Vadik to groan as he looked upon Celestia as she sat down on the couch next to him.

             “What? Come to tell me how I should do my job again or lecture me?” he asked in a slightly venomous tone causing the mare to flinch slightly.

               “No I have come to apologise and hopefully make peace between us and maybe become friends, look you don't have to accept but I really want to make a friendship work after what I heard from Luna about what you are doing for her and yes I am so sorry for not mentioning my student earlier but I only discovered his involvement when you unmasked him.” Celestia said before taking a deep breath. “So will you accept my apology and maybe allow us to become friends?” She asked as Vadik thought for a moment.

        “You blasted me in the face before throwing me into a brick wall, so it will take some time for me to forgive you for that and I guess we can be friends” he said shrugging moments before she hugged him tightly.

        “Thank you, you won't regret this at all” She said before releasing the man and smiling just as he casually gave her a thumbs up before Pinkie suddenly appeared out of nowhere and grabbed him by the hand and pulled him to where the DJ stood.

       “Vadik this is Vinyl Scratch” Pinkie Sao introducing the man to the alabaster Unicorn mare with an electric blue mane and in a light blue vest and torn jeans along with a pair of purple shades over her eyes and a set of headphones around her neck.

        “Call me Vinyl” She said offering her hand which Vadik took and shook.

        “Pleasure to meet you Vinyl” He said as Vinyl handed him a Microphone.

         “Pinkie wanted a questionnaire” Vinyl said as Vadik groaned.

          “Stop being a big moppie pants Vaddie, you can refuse any you like” Pinkie said as Vadik cocked his eye at the nickname.

            “Alright but don't call me again” He said as he moved to where Pinkie showed him as Vinyl stopped the music and Pinkie took the microphone.

             “Hey Everypony, so our guest of honor will be taking questions because he is super awesome” She said while bouncing before handing him back the microphone and grabbed a new one from Vinyl “Okay who's first?” Pinkie asked as several dozen hands went up. “Wow wee okay… um Thunderlane” she said pointing at a black Pegasus stallion in a Blue top and jeans.

       “Why don't you have any fur save for your face?” He asked curious.

        “Well I am a human and we prefer to be clean shaven, well mostly anyway” he said.

          “Ummm Derpy” Pinkie said pointing to a grey Pegasus mare where a lemon coloured dress.

          “Do you like muffins?” She asked causing several laughs from the ponies and the mare to frown slightly.

          “To be perfectly honest, i haven't had one for a few years now” He said to the mare.

          “Why not?” Pinkie asked curious.

           “Well I stopped eating alot of things after my daughter died” He said moments before he realized what he said and covered his mouth but it was too late as the crowd looked at him in shock and sadness.

       “Okay that's enough Questions” Vinyl said taking both microphones away from the human and pink pony before turning the music back on, which the ponies soon returned to their previous activities while Vadik moved to the stairs and retreated upstairs.

      Once upstairs, he moved into a room and locked it closed before leaning his back against the door and covering his face. His attention was quickly gained as the sound of someone clearing their throat was heard so Vadik looked up to see Luna standing in the middle of the room half naked in large navy blue bra and panties and a large red hue on her muzzle.

        “I'm so sorry, um which room is mine?” Vadik asked.

         “Last on the right” Luna said as Vadik nodded before hastily leaving the room. “I guess that will teach me for not locking the door” She said as she shook her head.