Like I had just used a Dash, I exited from the teleportation and appeared at my destination. I did not know that kind of teleportation, just like I did not know much about this world's magic. I stepped back once, as the Spell, that Celestia had used ended. Taking this into count, I guessed the place where she sent me, was backwards for me and for Celestia it was forward, when I was at the garden.

I still had my temporary blindness, so she sending me away that early, meant that she did have more important things to do. Her schedule must be a chaos every single day...

However, that nagging feeling, that she had sent me away for a different reason, still lingered around my head. She was talking unusually fast for her own nature and if she was a Princess, then this kind of behavior was a huge disadvantage... politicians are like sharks...

Therefore, she had some sort of hidden intentions by rushing my departure. She was powerful, so maybe looking at her was like looking at a powerful being as a Mortal. In other words: Wasn't allowed...

But I had to forget about this prediction. Her guards and the staff at the hospital were allowed to look at her. That is why her possibly secret plan remained a secret for me... or her, being busy was true and I was just overreacting this...

Nevertheless, I remained careful anyways... she had tricked me before, so she was still suspicious in my eyes, no matter if her tricks weren't harmful in any possible way...

I hoped this 'trick' of hers wasn't harmful, because quite frankly, I had no idea about my surroundings or who were surrounding me. Bending my knees and back unnoticeably, I was left with two of my senses. Hearing and feeling. But I wasn't about to feel around, but sense the resonances with my feet. Since that short time at the hospital, my attention had been on my legs. I tried sensing the objects vibration by my legs, with little success. I did manage to feel others around me, but many objects remained a pain in the feet... literally sometimes...

Also... Dhuradhan told me to try that, because it would be useful at Earth Bending. And since I wasn't just forbidden from looking, but completely prevented, it helped to not be bothered about cheating by peeking from time to time. Thus, I had my full focus on my legs, sensing what I could. It was one of the reasons, why I was walking around on bare feet...

Speaking of the beings inside me... Dhanthas made sure to prove one of my earlier prediction to be true...

''Hey... if you could let me out...'' I felt a small amount of energy, seeping out slowly from my right shoulder. ''... I could help.'' He tried reasoning...

''Keep your lies tight. I do NOT need your or anyone's help. I'm blind not a fool-'' ''AAAAAGHHH!'' And there, the world told me how gloomy I was... by showing me the light for my dark mood...

I literally slapped my own eyes, that is how swiftly I brought my hands to my face, while collapsing onto my left knee. My eyes felt like they've been stabbed by the Cross Sword itself. It wasn't like that unpleasant brightness, which makes you cringe. No, I felt it at the back of my skull, as my brain registered the sight in front of me. It burned and sent the pain through my mind.

It was expectable, that my eyes had to adjust to the light. After seven days of darkness, I absolutely expected it. But I expected it to happen at a certain moment, when I will be aware of the amulet's effect's end. And not all of a sudden, the light greets me brightly...

''Hehheheehhheehhee... Let there be light!'' I don't really know if Dhanthas has been laughing from the beginning. My shout and following grunts and growls were definitely over boomed his laughter at my agony.

''Uggghhh, shut. The. Fuck. Up!'' I growled like a feral animal and after that, I heard something flying away from behind me. It was like something rocketed out from a tree's branches at high speed, escaping from me.

I quickly turned around, lowering my arms in front of me, my fingers in a claw-like position and I forced my eyes to adjust to the light, all the while cringing and grimacing in an aggressive way. The blurry image of said tree greeted me and unluckily for me, I couldn't find the source of the sound.

I let it go, though. Whatever it was, it got scared of me and left me alone, just the thing I needed. After all, I did growl threateningly, so an animal can easily get frightened by such beast's sound...

The thing flew out from the tree in a second and left no sign of itself. I assumed it was a flying creature, due to the sound of the wind getting cut by feathery wings. Whatever it was, its speed was astonishing...

As this thought left me, I was soon greeted with a landscape, just as majestic as the Dream World's. Slowly, as my eyesight started to adjust to the light and allowed me to marvel on the view, just as slowly, my amazement reached higher levels. And because of this amazing visual revelation, my anger gone, replaced by bliss, upon that fresh and green view...

Standing on a dirt road and facing towards a single tree by one of the side of the road, I inspected the wide scenery. Moving back into a straight, standing position, I slowly made a full three-sixty in one place, inspecting the world around me for the first time. Fields wide and forests separating them from the mountains, the wild life surrounded me. The nature, that embraced that line of dirt road was really bright, thanks to the radiating light of the sun.

It hardly reminded me about the countryside at Mernye... the place, where my life as the Balance started, by a leap of faith down a cliff...

But this was Equestria, not the dying Earth. The place so far seemed beautiful and it didn't stop amazing me further...

When I let my eyes to run down on the line of the dirt road, until the road itself disappeared behind a hill, I spotted it...

The residence of my first days in Equestria. The place where I had entered this new world and the location of Celestia... right on the mountainside with all of its glory... Canterlot.

White walls; purple roofs on the pale towers, huge and decorated with golden lines. Royal flags, waving in the wind and every building seemed like they made from marble.

A magical city before the waterfall, firmly placed on the side of that high mountain.

''Celestia... you set this up, didn't you?'' I mumbled in my breathtaken state.

By the thought of Celestia, I got reminded about her things, which she had given to me. Searching through my pockets for them, I pulled out a small, brown bag with golden laces. It contained a handful of coins, or 'bits', as Celestia called them. They were in one of my hoodie's right inner-pocket, along with a letter and a note there.

Knowing well that I should read the note first, I started with her instructions..

Adam!

You are probably wondering why I sent you away so early. I noted your careful way of thinking and knowing well about your analyzing habits, I'd like to tell you that my intentions are 'harmless' and only serve as an educative way for you to fit in. Trust in me with this one, please. It may seem radical, but in this way, both of us comes out successfully.

However, for that to be accomplished, I need your cooperation too and if you do this correctly, the goal shall be fulfilled quicker than you expect. Believe me, it will be rather easy, just follow the followings:

Follow the road towards Canterlot city and find Ponyville. Stay casual and be friendly with the citizens while you are there. They may seem different for you and from what I have made out from our conversations, they are not like those in your world! Keep this in mind while searching for the Mayor's house, where you have to exchange my letter for the keys to your house. Do not open the letter and do not be afraid to ask around for direction.

Remember, do not use anything against the loyal subjects. Let go of your old ways and try to talk yourself out from the trouble. I'm afraid to think about what you could do to them, so I won't even try to think about it.

This goes to you as well, no violence! I hope you understand and I ask you to do as I instructed, to avoid any misunderstanding or trouble.

I'm looking forward for your company!

Celestia

Reading her note, a sudden regret welled up inside me. Celestia was afraid of my actions... afraid of me! Another reason for her hurried  transportation. She wanted me to get out of the hospital quickly, thinking that I will snap from my lack of freedom... like a beast.

I HAD to prove her wrong in that and being upset about myself, I readjusted my hoodie's bottom, hiding my daggers from clear view. My bracelets were already hidden, pistol holsters weren't that visible and the dagger on my shin had the same advantage, too. I was GOING TO fix things and if she wanted me to stay casual, then I was willing to do that.

After all, that was one of the reasons why I wanted to escape from Earth...

Also, in her letter, she reassured me to do this, so things will work out quicker. But what things? Yes, fitting in, but I knew there was something else to it! Her intentions weren't clarified and I needed answers for my lack of knowledge! I was willing to do what she had said for my own sake, but what was for her own sake? If she could have just told me what good came to her if I was so friendly, then I would have been thinking about my first impression as a double importance. But without her informing me about it, I only did it for myself, not caring why it was good for her and in a way... just half heartedly doing this... And because of this, I couldn't help but stay cautious, keeping my doubts up and not really thinking about the friendliness in the end.

Celestia wasn't helping...

''Such an interesting being... kindness and strictness in one soul and working in perfect harmony...'' Dhuradhan spoke up, strongly intending something.

And I quickly caught on. ''Balanced...''

''The perfect dominator.'' I tried my best to just ignore Dhanthas' comment and not start shouting at him. I would NEVER think about Celestia in that way, not even for a second!

''So... you two were listening to our conversation, I take it?'' I was rather interested about their opinions in connection with Celestia... actually, I knew Dhanthas' opinion, but Dhuradhan's was what interested me, since he probably had normal constructive opinion about her and not just a deplete one like sex. He was a third party in this case, so he probably had plenty of time to analyze her...

''From what I have seen from your memories, I can understand your respect and gratefulness towards her. We share the same looks about her at that, although, your hesitation around her is not necessary. She may be the chess master in your mind, but clearly, she plays for your side and not against you. You fail to see that she is trying to make your future easier and the only reason she holds back certain information, is due to your hiding attitude. She cautiously let you to speak, being the good 'host' for the 'visitor'. You two have been separated from each other for a long time and thus, she does not want to ruin a conversation. However, you make this hard for her and irk her interest by your answers, if your unfortunate arrival haven't. Remember her words and take them as good advices. Stop worrying and allow her to be your friend, no matter how much it will hurt you later.'' This time, he actually told me plainly the solution to my problem.

Which was expectable, after what I've put myself through and what I was about to get into... Damnit, I had to get my head straight!

''However, do not break her. I do understand and agree on what you have told her. Your past is something, that could easily mislead a soul's belief to wrong. Such faith can cause a mental breakdown to a soul like her, if you share it with her.'' No wonder why I had committed suicide three times already...

Not like I haven't come to that conclusion, but getting a confirmation from a soul as thoughtful as Dhuradhan, it washed away my second thoughts about this. He just saved me from more trouble... he showed me the 'light'...

Celestia wanted to help and I was simply afraid of her open minded and welcoming greeting. I felt guilty for not requiting the same attitude back to her, but at the same time, such interaction and relationship was foreign to me. I feared that I will fail her one day and hurt her and in the meantime, my over-cautious acts ruined my first impression, slightly hurt her already and all of it crashed down upon me in the end and will later.

Maybe that is the one of the reasons, why I had never approached anyone and tried to create a kind of connection with that soul...

''I wonder if she could seduce someone, given how well she could play... Hell, she might started doing that with you-''

''Let's go!'' I interrupted Dhanthas, not even thinking about what he was about to make me think...

Actually... in that case... I preferred to be friends with Celestia. I realized that I actually wanted her to be one... my first friend. Maybe I just needed a little push to get used to this kind of relationship and actually face down the flaws, in order to bear with the high responsibility. I just had to work my way up to be a good friend truly and not just call me as one, out of raw politeness.

Responsibility is educative and what teaches me is useful...

And I learned that from her... from Celestia...

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Thanks to Dhuradhan, I was able to enjoy my journey. I was sure, that if he would not have given me any advice, then I would have been trying my hardest to come to a conclusion... possibly, to the wrong conclusion...

Instead, I marveled on the nature surrounding me, with not a single soul other than me, on the lonely road. The view was magical, just like this world, that I yet had to explore on my own... all alone, in blissful silence...

''The fuck is up with all those hoof marks?'' Dhanthas' comment didn't just disturb the serenity of the moment, but made my brain to work again. It was true, there were more hoof marks than foot marks. Hell, there weren't any foot marks at all, like humanoid life ceased to exist!

But I guessed that they used carriages for traveling, so thankfully, I was able to resume my walk blissfully...

The silence was singing, as the birds acted as headphones like in the past, for my relaxing walk to the town... to my home...

Just like back on Earth, where I used to go on long walks or years later, going out running around the fields. Freedom, outside, nature. The things, that could easily make me forget about the wrong and brings me a step closer to my only wish... tranquility...

The sun shining warmly, whilst the constantly blowing wind cooled down the heat under my clothes and washing out the bothersome thoughts in my mind. The incredible sensation of lightness was already a great relief and now? When my worries were nonexistent and the problems had been solved? I highly enjoyed my little tour...

It did remind me about the dark times of my childhood, but as soon as I let my eyes to wander around, I simply left those memories behind. They taught me about a lot and I may look back at them grimly from time to time, I will always remind myself, that they were in the past and that the lessons had been learned...

I started to realize, that not my walk by the seas of green, was what helped me... but Equestria. It felt like I finally managed to run away from the weight of the recent events. I was in the middle of 'nowhere' , too far away from conflicts. The lessons from the past remained inside me, while I cut myself away from the bad memories.

I realized that I finally cleansed my soul. If not completely, then only slightly, yet, I felt much lighter...

I felt incredibly free, that I thought I died somewhere in mid-teleportation. Tranquility is what I found, when I took a good look at the landscape for the hundredth time. So much space, endless places to explore and even more opportunity, if it was possible...

I can't put this any more accurate, so let me break it down. A whole. New. World. Equestria... someone must be out of his or her mind, if that person didn't feel overjoy upon realizing what that meant! Right now, I was above the clouds and I only saw the outlook of this world. And to think that I was about to start a new life in it? Experiencing all of it? No wonder why I walked with such ease.

And let me tell you... I usually keep one foot on the ground to be ready for an incoming disaster. But after so long... I let the world to carry my steps, trusting in its peace... in Celestia's words...

Also, finally I spotted the destination of my journey. They say to let the journey to bring joy to you, not the end of the road. I welcomed both with joy, since my optimistic self took the better out of me...

On the other side of a river, there was the town and I did not just pull this guess out of my pocket, but know it from the sign to my right, pointing towards that way. And on its wooden plank, it labeled 'Ponyville' with black ink. A stone bridge led over the slowly flowing water, cutting into the dirt road's path and restarting its way to the town's entrance, where the road expanded, consuming the whole town's ground and only leaving a few places to grow grass. Wide roads and streets, possibly for carriages and other horse-pulled vehicles. The river also ran inside at one side of the town and for that, more bridges were placed over it at several other points. Nice...

The majority of the houses were pale-white colored and due to the hay roofs for some of these houses, they seemed to have a slight pale-yellow coloring. While most of the houses looked the same, the only difference between them were the wooden, hay or tile roofs. And those houses, that had different, more tower-like shapes, they mostly had tile roofs, with wooden beams for support, or had the whole roof made from wood. Though, this did not mean, that the 'normal' houses only had the seep styled roofs. Dome shaped, or seep, it didn't matter, as long as it looked fancy with the rest of the house.

Aside from looking deserted, it certainly had that welcoming touch. Even I was able to see this, me, who have only seen unwelcoming sights before. Yes, I couldn't see anyone walking about in town, but I had learned my lesson. Recently actually.

So, I decided to not jump into any conclusions, no matter how strange the empty streets seemed to me. I was just too far away to make out anyone and the sun was just blinding me to see them...

''We will see... no rushing...''

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'Do not wait for the end of your road and enjoy the journey, instead...' That quote would have been fitting to my situation and in my mind's most hidden place, I wished my journey could have lasted a little more, to reveal the unpromising sight in the town later.

Yet, I stayed positive and didn't bother myself about the worrying outlook of the things. Even when I reached Ponyville and found that it wasn't what I hoped for...

Not a single soul was in sight. Shops closed, windows locked and doors shut. It would have been an ordinary sight at night, but not at daytime. Also, I found no sign, that indicated some sort of disaster, that could have caused such a lockdown. No visible sign of a fight or a sudden attack from bandits.

I couldn't decide if the town left everything here in a hurry or packed up everything and moved to somewhere else comfortably. The hoof marks on the ground were numerous, so making out an animals behavior while walking was not in my list of skills. If only those marks would be humanoid ones, then I could have made out some small, nearly unnoticeable signs of either a fast or slow leaving from town.

Taking the 'CLOSED' signs and nicely packed away things on the street into consideration, I would say there weren't any aggressive event in there...

Or they barricaded themselves inside the houses, hiding from something...

I doubted that they had any knowledge about my arrival. I also doubted, that my shouts and growls in burning agony, reached the town. And I may thought about experiencing the full joy of freedom and just running all the way here, but I had to protest against it, imagining how it would look like for the citizens in this town, that an assassin is running towards the town...

I was used to traveling fast back then, so it would have been a delight to do the same in such a mesmerizing environment. I even had my Energy ready for a split second, ready to sprint down the long distance and saving more than half an hour to get here. Since there weren't any rooftops or public transport to use, the usage of my Energy was the only option for a quick travel. These are the times, when I hate myself for knowing so little about Light Powers... it was such a bright day, so Light Teleportation would have been available.

Then again, I knew nothing about the location, where I wanted to go and if I did manage to pop up from nothingness, then that would have alarmed the citizens. And even if Fast Traveling would have been easier, I had no knowledge how to do it and the reaction from the citizens would have been the same.

Furthermore... both Abilities are highly visible, so for this world, it could have been frightening, if I wasn't already...

It also went through my mind, that Celestia had informed them about me... but would that be their reaction? Hiding from me? I haven't done any possible intimidating action! Except my shouting and growling, but that was too far away from here, to be audible...

Therefore, my conclusion was that something was coming here and the town either left or hid away from it... and I was eager to say hello to that something, no matter if it was friendly... or hostile. That could be the perfect opportunity, to show that I was good for the town... that is, if that something was dangerous. If that something was friendly, then I could show the town, that I had the same kind of soul as well and earn their trust much sooner than I expected... just as Celestia said...

So with that, I decided to have a look around and maybe, manage to find some clues about any possible attack from the past. Maybe that something wasn't even coming and I was just overreacting the soulless look of the town...

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Power: Something you often Tune to acquire.

A certain kind of Energy amount, which has its own 'personality'.

And by personality, I mean: Effects, amount of effort/Energy to use that power, Abilities/Spells for that kind of Power and such. A style, if you'd like to call it like that...

Examples: Dark Powers, Light Powers, Elemental Bending

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Energy: Something you experience with, to increase its amount or how to save more of it after using from it.

This is something, that you have a certain amount from it and have it, to use Abilities/Spells. It has more kinds from it, too. (Light Energy, Dark Energy, etc...)

The more you have from this, the more the Power effects the user. (More Dark Energy can make the user bad...)

Energy types belong to the Power types, so if you don't have Light Powers, then Light Energy won't be in your posession...

Examples: Dark Energy (from Dark Powers...) Light Energy (from Light Powers...)

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Ability: Something you learn on your own, experimenting. One of the Power Wings.

A certain kind of usage of a Power's Energy. (Like using Dark Power's Energy, to do a Dash Ability.) We move the energy in a certain way, to create an Ability. WE move the energy for our own, not leave it to work on its own. (Spell)

We usually mark the Ability's kind, placing a part of a Power's name before it. Example: Light Teleport (Teleportation with Light Power's Light Energy)

Examples: After Effects, Side Effects, Dash, Slice, etc...

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Spell: Something you learn from books, school or teacher. The other wing from the Power Wings.

Something you learn and let it to work on its own. You don't have to move the Energy for yourself, you just have to use up the Energy for the required Spell and leave it to last as long as it can. It costs less Energy, but it is unstable if you don't make the preperations for it correctly, before sending it away/letting it start working/activating it.

They may be simple and look weak, but even the simplest variation of Spells can be effective together. In other words, NOT better, NOR worse than Abilities... it depends on the user...

Example: They can do the same things like the Abilities...

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Light Teleportation/Sunport:

From the place you are standing at, has sunlight shining on it, then you can teleport somewhere else, where there is sunlight too.

- Requires knowing a location and if at that location there is sunlight. THEN you can teleport there...

(Warning: If you don't know if your destination has any light there, then you can't fulfill the teleportation. Also, if there isn't enough light, then you can't fulfill the teleportation either. Preparation is important for such Ability/Spell...)

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Fast Traveling:

Can be used to pop up at sun-lighted areas.

- Requires a good amount of Energy, if it is used for long distance. The further you go, the more Energy you need... (Knowing the location is not required to exit from a Fast Travel. As long as the place where you want to go, is in connection with the light at your starting point, you can go there, but won't know where you pop up, if you haven't been in there... which of course, could be a disadvantage.)

In other words, you mive in the sunlight...