Two days later – Ponyville, Golden Oaks Library; 9:00am

Twilight has been in Ponyville for a week and a few days, and so far she’s been kept busier than she was back in Canterlot. There was the Grand Gallops Gala tickets which her friends tried to gain her favor by doing various things, luckily Celestia had more and gave them to Twilight’s newest friends. Applebuck season was a busy day; Applejack was so prideful she tired herself to the bone, that day was a good friendship lesson to have. Rainbow’s old friend, Gilda, and a traveling illusionist called Trixie also visited Ponyville, too bad both encounters didn’t go well… Twilight hopes they don’t hold a grudge on her and the girls. The dragon issue at a mountaintop was a doozy – who knew Fluttershy can be like that sometimes.

Twilight didn’t regret a single moment living here now… well, occasionally there was always something that Twilight never understood, like Pinkie; she was the most strangest mare she met, and don’t get started with the impossible things she’s done.

It was an early morning and was mid-August as ponies meandered outside doing various tasks; Twilight was awake as she sat on one of the chairs in the kitchen. Spike was preparing some wheat pancakes, while Twilight enjoyed some morning coffee. The young unicorn levitated her cup to her muzzle as she read today’s news… only to spit her drink to the air.

Twilight began hacking for breath as Spike twirled around and quickly rushed to her aid. “Twilight! What’s wrong, is the coffee too hot – I knew I shouldn’t had used my dragon’s breathe,” said Spike, snapping his claws.

“No, cough, that isn’t, hack… Its not the coffee Spike,” said Twilight, wheezing.

Spike wiped some sweat from his forehead, cleaning the mess that was made. “That’s good, but why were you acting like that?”

Twilight gave a worried look, before levitating the newspaper to Spike to read; the paper showed yesterday’s news and some minor news… but the headline today was of Celestia waving at the crowd below from her balcony she uses for announcements. Standing beside her was Luna, and the last being Spike would expect seeing – Zen, was standing beside Celestia with his arms crossed, as his gazed stared at the photographer that took the picture.

“I think our lives are about to get a little bit more interesting,” said Twilight, giving a sheepish smile.

Yesterday – Canterlot Castle; 12:00pm

Celestia stood beside Luna as they were just outside the double doors that led to the balcony that beheld their ponies. A door opens behind the duo, and turning to see Zen accompanied by two thestrals. Zen wore his normal outfit, and had his katana strapped his back as usual, the only difference was a sash across his torso of the Equestrian symbol and colors – yellow, purple, and blue.

“I do not understand the reason for wearing this… thing,” said Zen, with hidden irritation. Zen tugged at the sash, but didn’t remove and deal with Celestia complaining he’ acting like a foal.

“Oh hush you baby; now, let’s have you meet our ponies,” said Celestia, playfully.

“This will end with screaming and fainting,” said Zen, bluntly.

“Oh now now, the only one going to scream is most likely our nephew,” said Luna. Luna met Blueblood earlier before… she did not like him at the slightest.

Zen gave bow of his head; he did this whenever he felt unsure, due to him not having anyway to communicate with his face, the only way you can tell how he felt was by carefully watching his body motions – a slight twitch, a little tap of a foot, a small turn of the head, all of it were clues on how he felt. This took Celestia decades to master, but there are still moments that Celestia can never tell how her elder brother felt.

Celestia wrapped a wing around him, as did Luna too; the three siblings – or rather sisters – nuzzled one another, until horns were heard. “Its time… Let us begin this, and bring forth a new age for all of Equestria.”

Celestia stepped forward and beyond the doors, followed by Luna, with Zen staying behind. The crowd outside were conversing and speaking with one another, but the second the princesses were spotted, some cheering was heard before silence began as Celestia rose her hoof. Reporters from pegasi, earth ponies, to unicorns took pictures from various areas and angles; some pegasi took pictures from roofs, clouds, or flew in the air.

Once everypony listened to their monarchs, the two sisters nodded and spoke with Celestia speaking for the two. Taking a deep breath, Celestia used a more controlled version of the Royal Canterlot Voice, loud enough to be heard, but not to cause bleeding eardrums.

“My little ponies, I have come to give an announcement, one that will not only affect Equestria, but the whole world… For centuries I have kept this secret due to a promise and for the safety of everypony! It is now with bated wait that I may finally reveal this secret; Equestria was never a land of peace and harmony, as deep in the darkness, there were those to undo what we built – whether it was from outside forces or within! I now tell you of an individual who was erased from the history books, and has defended us while we roamed peacefully!”

The two thestrals guards beside Zen gazed up at him; the thestrals awaited this day too, but they were afraid how the rest of the world would respond… How they would respond to their lord. “Lord Zen… is it necessary for the ponies to know, you have kept hidden for so long. Why must you show yourself to them now?”

Zen was quiet, it showed how little he spoke and chose his words with careful ease, and when he did speak, it brought more weight to it than you may imagine. “It is because its necessary; something is coming, and I must direct the waters to its intended course. We mustn’t stray, for if we do, we shall do more harm than naught… Now we shall not fight in darkness… now, we fight in the light. So I ask you – will you join me, or will you continued to fight this darkness alone?”

The two thestrals guards looked at one another but answered without an unwavering resolve and loyalty. “Our lives are indebted to you, we will given ourselves to face what may lurk in shadow,” said the two thestrals, bowing with their spears pointed upwards.

Soon Zen was given the signal to appear, but before he did so, he spoke one last time. “I am proud, of you all; you deserve a thousands of thanks for the sacrifices your kind has made.” As Zen left, the thestrals seemed to tear silently; they would die for him and what he has given to them – a purpose.

Zen appeared on the balcony, his intimidating form radiating more than even the sun. Everypony was silent, not a single movement or noise was made; a tumbleweed seemed to fly by and smack against somepony who didn’t bother to dodge. After a few more seconds, one pony fainted, but there was no screaming.

“Huh… I guess they took it well,” said Luna, sarcastically.

Present time – Ponyville, Near Sugarcube Corner; 9:20am

Twilight with Spike riding on her, trotted toward Sugarcube Corner to see her friends; seeing a majority of the town are now talking about the news yesterday, it would make sense that her friends would want to talk about this at the bakery… that and Pinkie sent a letter by her pet alligator, Gummy. The baby gator arrived with a letter taped to his head, and it only said to meet Pinkie and the others at the bakery.

Now Twilight stood outside the bakery, sighing that this day would come, but just not so soon though. I haven’t told anypony that I know Zen, I mean its not the kind of conversation topic you would talk about… that and nopony was to know his existence. I guess this is what Princess Celestia said that things were going to change now; with Luna back, it was happened sooner or later that Zen would be announced of his existence. What would my friends react that I know Zen?

Twilight thought about the various reactions her friends would have at those news – Pinkie would try to throw a party, Rainbow would react brashly and try to tackle him, ending with somepony getting hurt, Applejack wouldn’t trust him the slightest, Zen kept secrets that not even Celestia knows; she remember when Zen sneaked in some cookies for her. Rarity… ohhhh, that was a tricky one, would Rarity faint or maybe she be too distracted by Zen’s armor – would she like it or not, it was hard tell what that mare considered fashionable or not. Fluttershy… well she’d cower in fear and wouldn’t speak for days.

“Hey Twilight, something wrong?” asked Spike.

“Well… I was just thinking what the others may think after they find out I know Zen… All I can think about is that they all lose their faith on me.” Twilight’s ears folded downward, but instead of having speaking agreeing as he usual does for his oblivious mind, he gave some decent advice.

“Oh come on Twilight, I know Zen too, if they don’t trust you then they can’t trust me either. Look since we been here the girls have been there for us as we been there for them, it wouldn’t matter if you were hiding things from them – I’m pretty sure Pinkie has her own secrets too.”

The small little boost of confidence brought a smile to the unicorn; with renewed bravery, Twilight trotted inside the bakery. Inside she saw various ponies talking, eating, or both as the famous topic of today was obviously the announcement of Zen and him being the Royal Adviser.

It was a perfect role for Zen; now Royal Adviser wasn’t just to advise Celestia and Luna as the two princesses had their own advisers, but rather the Royal Adviser was in charge of things the princesses were unable to bring their authority to. Some of these responsibilities were handling trade in the kingdom and outside the kingdom, security details, economy, and future settlements especially ones down south. Other things the Royal Adviser was responsible was an idea made by Zen himself – as Royal Adviser, Zen had access to the collection, restoration, and safe keeping of knowledge that went from the far past before Nightmare Moon to the now. The purpose of this was due to the lack of foretelling of Nightmare Moon’s return, as the possibility of returning evils was possible; after Luna found out about the tablet, Celestia was of course told about it, sadly Zen wanted to limit what was on the tablet and so only told the two princesses that the outcomes ended with Equestria and the world being safe.

While not being told what will occurred, Celestia understood that it would be dangerous to tamper the future so instead tried another method to see the future by collecting lost knowledge that may give the edge needed to stop and be ready of future disasters. Of course Zen was made in charge of this, and so far has gathered a good amount of knowledge in Equestria, the sad part is most of this knowledge consists of the history of a majority of the noble houses. Much of the history could be fraud and made-up by the ancestors of the noble houses, so the credibility of such information was… a bit misleading.

“Twilight, over here!” Twilight turned and spotted her friends sitting in a small alcove by one of the windows; the five mares were sitting around a semi-circle of cushions around a circular table. Pinkie sat at the far left edge with Applejack beside her, Fluttershy in the middle with Rainbow sitting beside her, and Rarity who sat beside two empty seats for Spike and Twilight.

Approaching the seats, Spike took the one nearest to Rarity while Twilight sat at the far right seat; the friends already ordered some food, and a crystal cupcake for Spike and some pancakes for Twilight were ready and fresh.

“What took you so long slowpoke? You never arrive late when it comes to timed arrivals,” said Rainbow, jokingly.

“I… was distracted; so what did you girls want to talk about?”

“Oh come on now Twi, we all know what we’re here for,” said Applejack.

“Indeed darling; these news of this… ‘Zen’ character are sprawling quicker than any rumor that I heard of,” said Rarity, sipping a milkshake.

“He looks scary,” said Fluttershy, mumbling.

“Well if he tries coming here, I’ll knock that stupid look in his eyes!”

“I wouldn’t call that stupid Rainbow, he looks ready to break a pony like a stick.”

“I bet he’s fun at parties!” Pinkie swallowed – yes swallowed – a cupcake whole, before continuing to speak as if the impossible didn’t happen. “I even heard that he’s secretly Celestia’s big brother!”

“Okay now that’s gotta be untrue; Twilight, you lived in Canterlot and practically with Princess Celestia for the last decade. Have you ever heard any rumors that this Zen guy ever lived in Canterlot?”

All the girls looked toward Twilight, but that’s when they saw her hyperventilating; the poor mare was having a near panic attack from hearing the various negative – well Pinkie wasn’t negative but she couldn’t tell – response toward someone who was family to Twilight. Spike saw this coming but didn’t realize it would be this bad, but it was Rarity who asked if something was wrong with her.

“Twilight dear… Is something the matter?” Before Rarity could approach, Twilight suddenly jolted upward.

“I… I...” Twilight ran from her friends and outside – she heard Spike calling her back but kept running – Twilight ran until she reached the river near the school. Twilight stared back at her own reflection, until she sat down and dwell with her inner thoughts.

Is this what my friends think of Zen? Am… am I going to lose my friendship with my new friends? ...If only you were here Uncle Zenny…

A distant scream could be heard from afar near Quills & Sofas; Twilight turned and saw various ponies running away the direction of where the store was. Among the running ponies, she saw her friends running toward the commotion of the panic. Deciding to feel sad later, Twilight quickly checks what all the commotion was about. Maybe handling another problem will distract me for today.

Sometime earlier – Ponyville, Ponyville Train Station; 9:15am

The train from Canterlot to Ponyville was nearing the station; slowing to a crawl the train hissed and stopped as smoke bellowed from atop the train’s pipe. The doors opened for only one occupant to step out, the train being deserted making this planned visit easier for the one visiting. Zen stood on the train’s platform before he faced the conductor, and waved toward them.

Seeing the signal, the conductor tipped his hat and left without a problem; Zen stepped off the platform and headed toward Ponyville. The streets he walked down were empty, but as he slowly made his way through he could hear the sound of activity. While this idea has its flaws, I can see why Celestia wants me to be here… Though from the history of this place, the locals don’t do well with anything new and strange – fit that description and more.

Zen took a turn and that was when he was met face to face with the town’s first local; the unicorn had a light green fur, and a white mane and tail that was tinted green, with the unicorn was an earth pony mare with a yellowish fur and mane and tail that made the thought of candy move through Zen’s head. The unicorn had a cutiemark of a harp while the other mare had the cutiemark of some candies.

Zen and the two mares gazed at one another in absolute silence, with Zen coughing and introducing himself. “Hello there, my name is Zen; I’m wondering if you could guide me to Golden Oaks Li-” He was unable to finish his sentence as an object was tossed at him.

Apparently the unnamed earth pony tossed a nearby chair and other within reach objects – a table, a pot, some rocks, and what appears to various fruits and vegetables from a nearby stall. The unicorn just stared with awe looking eyes, until her companion grabbed her and booked it. Zen deciding this would only frighten more ponies, tried to follow in a brisk walk – running wasn’t a smart move.

When he managed to catch up with them, he heard screaming; turning to pinpoint the source, he spotted a mare that had the colors of a carrot and had a carrot cutiemark.. and she wasn’t alone. Zen walked into what appears to be one of the town’s plazas, as there was a fountain and what appeared to be a bakery and other stores.

A majority of ponies were eating and talking with one another, but all that focus was directed at Zen; with his sight he spotted one stallion holding today’s newspaper – the front cover showed Celestia’s announcement of him. In one single moment, the whole area burst to action as ponies ran away from Zen by either flying, entering various buildings, or from his very vicinity.

Before Zen could act, a sudden boom was heard and looking up the last thing he saw before being sent flying into a wall was a streak of rainbow, following a blue figure.

Earlier – Ponyville, Sugarcube Corner; 9:18am

The girls and Spike watched Twilight leaving in a hurry, Spike followed quickly behind. “I’ll check if she’s fine!” said Spike. “TWILIGHT, WAIT!”

The girls were confused but worried that their friend suddenly became upset for some reason, but the moment was ruined when Rainbow spoke. “Was it something I said?”

“Rainbow, not now!”

“What, I just thought that what I said about me beating this Zen dude upset Twilight – I mean I know I’m awesome, but I won’t take all the action.” Applejack facehoofed herself, until Lyra and Bonbon came bursting inside.

Everypony in the bakery had their focus on the panting Bonbon and the upset Lyra – though Lyra looked grumpy at Bonbon. “Every…pony… The… the thing… he… gasp...” Bonbon inhaled deeply and spoke again, with a clearer voice. “That thing from the news is here!”

At that same time, screaming was heard outside the bakery; investigating the commotion, the mares saw ponies running from a tall armored biped – the same tall armored biped in the news.

“I knew he was going to cause trouble; come on girls, let’s teach this, ‘thing’ how we handle baddies in our town!” shouted Rainbow charging full throttle.

“Rainbow wait!” Applejack was too late as Rainbow already went to the sky and came diving back in Mach One; Rainbow yelled a battlecry and slammed into Zen, sending him spiraling into a wall and ending with a loud clatter and dust from the crash. Rainbow flew back with a grin from her attack; Twilight came back with Spike following behind her.

“Girls! What happened… and why is there a hole in Quills & Sofas?” asked Twilight, seeing the gaping hole where one of the windows was.

“Well Bonbon and Lyra came running into Sugarcube Corner and saw that scary dude from the newspaper and we went to check and saw him standing there until Dashie flew up and charged into him and now he’s crashed into Qulls & Sofas,” said Pinkie, nonstop.

“WHAT!?”

“Don’t worry darling, nopony was inside… hopefully,” said Rarity, wincing at the thought of somepony getting hurt.

“We can worry about that, let’s back up Rainbow and deal with this situation,” said Applejack, joining their tomboyish friend.

Once the group regrouped with Rainbow Dash, Zen came walking out the building with some debris on him but no scratches. Zen scanned the six mares and Spike each giving varying information and details about them. Since Zen knew Twilight and Spike, the information from them was already known to Zen… what interested him was the rainbow-maned pegasus that went Mach One on him.

Rainbow Dash:

Race: Pegasus
Age: 21
Occupation: Weatherpony; Ponyville Weatherpony Captain

Information/Background: A brash, tomboyish mare with strong loyalties to those she trust and know, but will act than question first. Is a regular pegasus but is also one of the bearers of the Elements of Harmony; Loyalty. Rumors have she has done something called a “Sonic Rainboom” at the age of 7, but it is unclear I this is fact or not.

Weapons: None

Skills: Flying Capabilities – Since a young age, Rainbow Dash has been self-training herself through rigorous physical training for a normal pegasus, because of this she has managed to reach up to Mach One and even Mach Two, only going near to Mach Three. This makes her extra dangerous due to her quick speeds and overreacting to situation which lead to physical results – those she has tussled with end with a bloody muzzle or broken limb(s).

Threat Level: Zero
Threat Color: Blue

After done with the scan, Zen decided to forgo his sword and removed it from his back and stabbing it to the ground. The action did something that didn’t make sense for both Zen or the other mares as instead of a sign of peace it resulted with Rainbow Dash yelling again and charging full force. Well I can see why this one is called Loyalty – the loyal ones are also the brave ones.

Seeing the attack coming, Zen sidestepped Rainbow’s hoof punch, this bewildered the mare until she found her wings stiffen as Zen did a chopping motion in between her wings. This made the mare slide to the ground muzzle first, slumping at the end. Zen was going to check if she was alright until she felt a heavy blow to his back; turning around he met face to face with a furious Fluttershy.

Fluttershy:

Race: Pegasus
Age: 21
Occupation: Animal Caretaker

Information/Background: Beautiful and yet shy, Fluttershy lives alone in a cottage at the edge of the Everfree Forest. Her deeds go from her kindness as she was able to soothe a Manticore, and talk back against a dragon with what her friends dub, The Stare. Her submissive attitude can change, especially if her friends are in danger – imagine that force applied to fighting. She’s also the bearer of Kindness.

Weapons: None

Skills: Physical Abilities – Her flying is the weakest of all know pegasi, but her ability to speak to animals and use the Stare balance that out.

Threat Level: Zero
Threat Color: Orange

Zen used Void Warp and ended on the roof of Sugarcube Corner, to scan the area. “Hi!” Turning around, Zen found himself face to face with a the bouncy mare that was the bearer of Laughter.

Pinkie Pie ‘Pinkamena Diane Pie’:

Race: Earth Pony
Age: 20
Occupation: Party Planner

Information/Background: Information on this mare is limited; all that is known about her is she’s the dubbed “Best Party Planner in Equsetria” and is the bearer of Laughter.

Weapons: Party Cannon

Skills: Error

Threat Level: Seven
Threat Color: Black

Black? The heck does black mean?

That inner thought couldn’t be answered as Zen hopped off the building with roll until he was met with the back hooves of another mare, until said mare bucked Zen helmeted head and sent him back a bit, the scan however coming through still.

Applejack:

Race: Earth Pony
Age: 24
Occupation: Farmer; Apple Farmer

Information/Background: Is the grand-daughter of Granny Smith, the current matron of Sweet Apple Acres; her family while large consists of her elder brother, Big Macintosh, little sister, Applebloom, and of course her grandmother, Granny Smith. Applejack’s muscles are strong enough to send apples to hit a target meters away with near accurate hits; she is the bearer of Honesty.

Weapons: None

Skills: Physical Abilities – Her days of applebucking increase her strength in hoof punching and applebucking tenfold, making her stronger than a bodybuilder. Her lasso skills are also great, making her perfect hogtying things when needed.

Threat Level: One
Threat Color: Blue

It was soon after getting up that Zen suddenly looked around and found various objects floating around him, each varying size – there were pots, chairs, tables, and even a carriage. Each was in a teal glow and the one levitating them with ease was the last bearer of the elements.

Rarity:

Race: Unicorn
Age: 23
Occupation: Clothes Designer

Information/Background: Lives on her own with her sister Sweetie Belle sometimes, Rarity makes design clothes for her customers, and wishes to spread out to other cities in the future. Is a fan of Canterlot style of life, and inspired by various things to make her clothing. She is the fifth element bearer of Generosity.

Weapons: None

Skills: Magical Capabilities – What she lacks in knowledge of spells she makes up in stamina – Rarity is able to use spells for longer duration, especially a basic spell like levitation. This spell is extra helpful as Rarity magical strength is strong enough to life carriages or even couches across lengthy distances without a problem. She is also has created a unique spell to reveal the location of gem and ore veins.

Threat Level: One
Threat Color: Blue

Dashing from his spot, Zen dodged the various objects that were sent flung toward him, until he rolled a distance from everypony. Rainbow Dash came back snorting steam from her snout, and gazed angrily at Zen, the tomboyish mare was about to charge at him, until Pinkie came up suddenly and brought a boombox. “BATTLE MUSIC!” Pinkie shouted, randomly. Playing a song, Rainbow Dash charged once more toward Zen; Zen needed to stop this fight instantly, so with one move he gazed back at her.

“Dark Gaze!” The eye on Zen’s helmet came to life and an ominous glow came from it, and with the effect came upon everypony. Rainbow froze in midair as well as everypony else – Applejack was about to tackle Zen and stopped, Rarity froze in mid-spell, Fluttershy was above the others, while Pinkie watched with popcorn with the buttery snack inches from her.

With everypony frozen in place, Zen was going to end it when a distraught Twilight who wasn’t affected by the ability came up to Zen. “STOP! Zen let go of my friends!” screamed Twilight.

Zen knew that Twilight never called him Zen unless she was upset; deciding to listen, Zen let the ability drop with everypony dropping or going back to what they were doing, with Pinkie’s case she continued to eat her food and stop the music.

Rainbow trotted up but was stopped by Spike; Applejack was ready to pounce but also helped to stop Rainbow too. “Get out of my way, I’m going to pound his face to the ground!”

“Rainbow please don’t hurt my uncle!” said Spike, trying his best to push Rainbow Dash.

“YOUR WHAT!?” shouted everypony.

“VWOUR JWUET!?” shouted Pinkie, her mouth stuffed with popcorn.

Applejack stopped pushing Rainbow back, as with Rainbow stopped advancing making the young drake drop flat to the ground. Rarity and Fluttershy looked at one another, and then faced Twilight for answers.

“Twilight… What’s Spikey Wikey talking about?” asked Rarity, with an unsure smile.

Sighing Twilight turned to face her friends, rubbing the back of her head with embarrassment. “Girls… I’d like to introduce you to someone; meet Zen… he’s also the one along with Celestia who taught me during my time in Canterlot… he’s also my god-uncle.” The number of jaws dropping that day were so numerous, it shook the world.

After some explaining – Ponyville, Golden Oaks Library; 9:50am

News spread of Zen’s visit and many curious ponies watched from outside the library, listening into the conversation of Zen and the Mane 6 were having. Zen stood near the stairs while the rest of the girls sat a semi-circle around him on the armchair and couch in the room. Spike was in the kitchen making some tea and such; Zen busied himself by drinking some tea that was given by Spike, the girls watching Zen’s method of drinking, seeing the tea turn into particles and float into the two vents on his helmet.

Rarity was the first to ask a question after hearing Twilight’s detailed story of how she met Zen, coughing to get everyone’s attention. “So… Zen is not only Princess Celestia and Luna’s elder brother, but he’s been alive for five centuries? Is he immortal or...”

“Its hard to explain – Zen’s armor has given him an invulnerability to everything to aging, physical harm, and more, he’s alive because of his armor… or that’s the reason I can think of,” said Twilight, stirring her tea still.

“And the sword?” asked Rainbow, pointing at the katana that was leaning on the wall. “I don’t understand why he brings that with him, isn’t he some sort of adviser, so shouldn’t he… advise?”

“That’s his given role nowadays; Zen is warrior from the beginning, he was even present in some battles and events through the five centuries he’s been here.”

“Now that’s, awesome,” said Rainbow. “Sorry for attacking you, thought you were trying to harm somepony.”

“I hold no quarrel with you, and your fight-and-flight response was excellent,” said Zen, putting the teacup away.

Rainbow posed proudly at that; Applejack shook her head and was the next to ask a question. “How did you become the brother of Celestia and Luna?”

“That’s a long story, but to put it short, I met Celestia one day and… decided to follow and protect her to the end. I made it my decision to become a brother to her, and she became my sister.”

“Oh that’s so romantic!”

“I don’t believe its romantic when two siblings protect one another Rarity,” said Fluttershy. “Wouldn’t that be… incense?”

Rarity thought about this, but quickly avoided the question with another question. “Anyway, you must had some interesting adventures during the years, right?”

“I had I had… Sadly I mostly stayed in solitude in Canterlot, but I have done some travels with friends… Old friends...” Zen’s pupils from what the girls saw were always small orbs, giving a glaring look but they softened to somber stare, until reverting to their glare. “I remember one time that myself, Celestia, and a few others journeyed to the Everfree to find one of my weapons.”

“WEAPONS!” said Pinkie. “You mean like that sword of yours?”

“Indeed; one of the reasons I came to Canterlot was the energy signature of said weapons, but that will be a story for another day.” Zen stood up and went to the kitchen, to get more tea possibly. The girls watched him leave until turning to face Twilight, who still stirred her tea, with her eyes gazing at the now cold drink.

“Twilight, why didn’t you tell us you were related… to THAT!”

“I’m not related Rainbow, he’s just someone who raised me at a young age… and… I’m sorry I never told you girls, its okay if you won’t see me again...”

“What you talking about, we’d never leave you because your related to somepony… well...”

“Dangerous,” said Fluttershy.

“Mysterious,” said Rarity.

“Is a complete nutso!” Pinkie got bopped on the head by Rainbow, which she gave a goofy look.

Twilight sighed forlornly, as she drank her tea, ignoring the bland taste of it being cold. This would of continued if Spike didn’t come back with Zen; the young drake seemed to give a happy grin… and it was directed at Twilight.

“Hey Twilight, you won’t believe it but… Uncle Zen is going to stay here in Ponyville!” This caused the somber mare to drop her teacup in shock, the loud clattering and silence to follow it brought volumes to the room and those in it.

“...R-Really, but… but why?”

“It was not my decision, but Celestia thought I stay here for the coming days, its… also a friendship lesson of sorts. Since I’ve been isolated from the world, she thought I get to better know today’s social customs and society nowadays… that and I wanted to meet these friends of yours,” said Zen. “...and it was a surprise… Surprise.” Zen did some jazz hands, but the silence still continued; Twilight’s friends looked at the frozen mare, until she burst with energy and hug-tackled Zen, making him stumble a little.

“UNCLE ZENNY IS GOING TO STAY, HERE IN PONYVILLE! BEST! DAY! EVER!” shouted Twilight, laughing like a giddy filly.

“Time for a party! WELCOME TO PONYVILLE, ZEN!” Pinkie brought her party cannon as confetti was blasted on everyone – that was going to make Twilight really upset when cleaning the confetti in the books – but didn’t seem to bother anyone.

Later, everypony prepared Zen’s welcome party outside Golden Oaks Library; games were set up, DJ P0N3 was playing music, and everypony had a great time. The guest of honor though kept to himself in a secluded dark area of the party but was close enough to be considered part of the party. This made him somewhat unapproachable, but open for anypony to talk to him… sadly it didn’t help that he would glare at anypony at close vicinity.

“Well… ain’t he a ‘party animal’,” said Rainbow, sarcastically.

“Sorry girls, I should of told in advance but Zen isn’t that big when it comes to social events, I’ll see if I can get him to converse with everypony.”

“Its alright Twilight,” said Pinkie.

“Again I’m so- Wait really?” This surprised Twilight, usually Pinkie would try her darnedest to get somepony to smile or enjoy one of her parties.

“Uh huh, Zenny told me he’s enjoying it but can’t show it. He’s just like my big sister – quiet but really emotional on the inside.”

“You have a sister?!” Everypony was shocked that there was another one – they assumed her sister as just like Pinkie. The pink mare in question ignored or didn’t notice their reaction and went back to enjoying the festivities.

“Well today was just interesting; I gotta head back home, need to prepare the harvest next year. See yeah girls,” said Applejack, leaving.

“I too must make my leave, tell Zen to visit me and maybe I can see if he can change that cloak of his.”

“Have a good night Twilight.”

“Yeah, and try to tell your uncle of those stories he’s got; I bet he fought a dragon!”

Soon all her friends left to their respective homes, as the party continued; it was the afternoon right now, and Twilight had sometime to do something when Zen approached her. “Young Twilight-”

“I’m not young anymore,” said Twilight with a pout.

“You are to me, but I see your point – Twilight, I’d like to hear your time in Ponyville was like… I want to see how life was for you.”

That brought a smile to her; Twilight led Zen back inside the library, beginning her retelling of her days with her new friends and new home. “Well, there was the time that Princess Celestia sent me tickets to the Gala, all my friends tried convincing me to give the spare ticket I had to them. There was also the incident with an Ursa Minor, and did get me started on Fluttershy and the dragon...”

Soon the two entered the library – a young mare retelling her life in Ponyville to the father-figure she had from her youthful years, a peaceful and quiet time.

Those days would end soon, for the coming days would be filled with strife, pain… and sorrow.

Author's Notes:

The Mane 5 have finally met Zen, and it appears his stay in Ponyville is permanent.

As for the character information, I'm wondering if I should continue that for future chapters or do it on some blogs; comment which you'd like more.

Next chapter: It appears things from the Everfree are roaming the streets of Ponyville; a stripped mare and some pesky parasites.

Thoughts:
Twilight Sparkle
Zen