The previous night, whilst making my way over to my house, I spotted a tower in the distance and it turned out to be a clock tower. After finding this out and feeling relived for doing so, a moment of confusement occurred. Apparently, there is no time difference between Earth and Equestria. Because when I pulled out my phone to adjust the time, it showed exactly ten o'clock... just like the clock tower. Checking my watch, it also matched with that time, therefore, as many days I spent in Equestria, as many days Markhar could live... and that was exactly my quest: Leaving less time for Markhar...

With that in thought, I just locked my door, walked up to my bedroom and stripped down to underwear, quickly going to sleep. I was new to town and starting a training in the middle of the night, would only cause me trouble, eke slowing down the process to earn the citizen's trust...

The next morning, I awoke to the sunlight, shining through my blue curtains. I went to take a shower, thankfully finding left-behind soap to use for a while. My money poach may still had a fair amount of bits, but I rather spared myself from going out to buy every half-necessary things... however, I knew I will regret not buying one, so I decided to try and find a stand where they sold shampoo. With a bar of soap, it was slightly difficult to tend to my hair and I was highly aware about the equines ability to pick up the scent of various smells... in short, I did not want to be smelly on the streets of judging noses...

Noticing the lack of butter, cheese and meat, I went with a mug of milk, empty bread and an apple. All of them were a joy to consume or devour, especially the apple. I expected its surface to be either solid like a rock or too soft, soft to the point, where I could squeeze the remaining juices out from it, by simply poking it. It was a pleasant surprise, when I took the first bite out of it. I've never tasted such fresh and tasty fruit before... only in Equestria...

Finishing my breakfast, just for nostalgic purposes, I went upstairs. Only in my trousers, I walked outside to the balcony, enjoying the morning crisp air and the gently caressing of the sunlight on my skin. While I lit up my cigarette, I went over what I had to do this day... hehhe, just like in my student years...

I needed bags for the groceries; shampoo; bottles to drink from; butter and cheese to have some proper breakfast in the future; toothbrush and toothpaste, because an apple won't do the work to keep my mouth clean and of course... new clothes... and a bigger backpack for myself, because I was in need of one.

Going out hunting and carrying the meet with hands? The ponies would flip out in fright...

Knowing well, that these ponies had no underwear, I knew I will have to take mine off, to give it to a tailor. However, I decided to do that, after I washed my clothes out. And for that, I needed various shampoos and soaps... and some clothing to brush the dirt out from them.

I found butter where I found milk the previous day and the shopkeeper was kind enough to admonish me about how she was running out of butter. She also told me where I could buy it from tomorrow, along with the name of that gingerbread house. Sugarcube Corner... colorful name... She also told me that I could find cheese there, shampoo at the spa - which just blew my mind to hear - and she directed me to a stand, which highly reminded me about a tobacco shop. The stallion behind the stand was an old one, having the worst eyesight in the land and having a grey beard, that rested on the counter... pretty welcoming... I asked about what kind of tobacco he sells, but those ones weren't for my fancy... and he didn't have cigarettes, only pipes...

''Might as well put down smoking, when I run out of what I currently have...'' I thought and just bought the needed bottles.

And again, my mind was blown to pieces, when I saw those bottles... like they were just brought from Earth! They were those screwy type of bottles, with the transparent material... how?!

Anyways, my next destination was this... Sugarcube Corner, the first shop, where I will actually have to go inside... amongst other ponies...

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I seriously started to think that the problem was with me. My anticipations were overdone and always whispered good. It was a miracle, that I hadn't received any sixth sense or gained the ability to tell the future. Prognostications from my part were always right and I found myself questioning, why I haven't won the lottery back on Earth, so far... come to think of it, I could have been a weather prophet without the need of technology!

Upon entering the bakery, I could have made a bet with one of these equines easily. Given how I expected every costumer to stare at me when I arrived, it started to turn this whole activity of theirs into a stuck record. I kept on telling myself, that they were just suspicious and it is their problem, not mine. I mean, why should I not use the town's opportunities? Just because I 'ruin' their peaceful time? Like Hell I would submit to them on this level... humble approach, yes, but not absolute giving in.

It was bigger inside than outside- - Shut the fuck up Dhanthas! - , having much more space for the tables and chairs on the right side of the bakery. Seats by the wall, surrounding larger tables; and single, small tables with a few chairs around them.

To my left and across from me, counters. The one on the left, had a staircase behind it, while the other one had baked goods and desserts lined up on the shelves.

Wooden furniture, candy-like colors for decorations... they weren't real, I realized. Though, I had to give it to them: The outside look of the house was really realistic...

Walking across the room, ignoring the usual stares, I arrived at the counter. I spotted what I was looking for, along with shopping bags on the side of the counter. Perfect, just what I needed! I was about to ring the bell, when a skinny stallion, with an ochre colored coat; carrot-orange mane and a few strands of beard bolted out from behind a door. As the door was swinging back and forth, I noticed it was the kitchen door, given the number of ovens, counters and cupboards inside that other room.

''Welcome to Sugarcube Corner! I take you're the new fellah in the town, so allow me to introduce myself. I'm Mr. Cake and I own this fine bakery with my wife.'' His enthusiasm was really tacky. He nearly managed to bring a smile to my face... I thoughtfully noted the lacking 'usual' reaction of his, upon laying his fearless gaze on my form.

''So, how can I help you?''

I glanced behind him, spotting the cheese on the right side of the shelves. Clever... they put the desserts and sweets onto the front, drawing the eyes of the costumers. I had a feeling he was going to try and take advantage of my lack of knowledge about what is good and what is not in this shop...

''Good day! I heard you are selling milk products. I would like to buy a wheel of cheese and a box of butter. I would like to bring two more boxes of milk and a few shopping bags, please.''

''And which size you want the cheese? Large, medium or small?'' He asked, walking to the shelves to get the ordered goods.

''I'll take the large one, thank you.'' I decided to store away the bought food, sparing my time from having to waste it on shopping.

''That would be five bits and the two boxes of milk are four. How many shopping bags would you like to take?'' He put the groceries on the counter, completely abandoning them. What was wrong with these vendors? I could have easily picked up the things and ran away!

''Five should be enough-''

The sound of a female pony calling out for him could be heard from the kitchen. ''Honey, what is that smell?!''

''Oh, no no no no! Just a moment~!'' And he was out, leaving me waiting before the counter.

Taking a step back from the counter, in order to not give the impression of a thief, I waited patiently. As if they were only interested in me when I move and talk, the costumers resumed eating or drinking their bought desserts or shakes. It was like an audience or a group of gossiping souls, who were always looking for a drama to watch. Similar to Earth...

I heard the commotion inside the kitchen, along with cries of resentments. I assumed it was something about cooking, given how I was able to smell the burnt food from there. Surprisingly, the dining ponies remained oblivious to the smell, just eating as usual and conversing... I decided to eavesdrop a little...

Again, I slowed down my breathing, forcing back the movement of my rising and falling chest. My eyes remained fixed on the edge of the counter, finding it to be a good spot to lost myself in. It was helpful at focusing, helping my brain to not register the pictures in front of me and instead, concentrating on bringing all the internal-work to my ears. You could use this method, to measure up the distance between you and the sources of the voices, by picking a spot and starting the calculations.

Making sure to bring all the attention to my hearing, I listened...

''Oh, it's Pinkie Pie.''

''What is she doing?''

''Oh right, she hasn't met with the thing.''

''I think we should leave befo-''

''Hy!'' I was rudely snapped out of my focus, not looking out for the sound of the approaching hooves from my side. I thought the approaching pony was going to pass me by, not jump into my face, stepping on the road to give me a heart attack... honestly, I thought she was some sort of apparition at first...

I jumped back from the agonizingly pink pony, who could be put onto those toys back on earth, given how widely she was able to smile. The blue eyes of hers helped little, to stop the burning sensation in my eyeballs. Pink coat, even darker-pink for mane and tail, plus the bright shade of these colors? It hurt to look at her...

Behind me, I heard every pony going completely silent and stopping whatever activity were they doing. I must say, my reaction was unexpected, sudden and quick. I found myself a good four meters away from the now grinning pony, who was REALLY lucky that my reaction wasn't a right hook to her left eardrum or a stab to her right ribs... Surprising me like this? The monster of the town? Was she crazy?

''Did I surprise you? Because you looked really surprised. I love surprises just like everypony in Ponyville. You were like: *swoos!* And I was like: Uh you're fast! And everypony was like: *GASP* and it was so much fun, I love surprises just like everypony- oh wait, I just said that. Oh silly me, ehhheehhee!''

Suddenly I felt lightheaded and the irritating sound of a siren went off in my left ear. I was certainly not religious, but right there, I could only PRAY for whatever merciless God was above me. That high-pitched voice! It was killing me from inside! Oh, if only I would have not been so demure...

''Oh! If you're surprised by this, then I can't wait to throw you a Welcome to Ponyville Surprise Party!'' And here, she violated my personal space. Wait, she just appeared right in my face, under the period of an eye-blink all the way from THERE! What was going on? How did she do that with her body? It's not normal to have expandable bones! My vision started to become obscure...

''Oh wait, it's not a surprise anymore. Oh well, everypony will be invited and...'' And from there, I completely blocked out what she was saying. It was better just looking at her, than listening and that spoke highly about her look...

As I moved back to a straight standing position, she just rambled on and on and on...

''And because it's not a surprise anymore, I could use my PARTY CANNON!''

I've seen many things... I'm serious now... I. Have. Seen. Many. Things. The weirdest couples amongst A'nforians, the birth of a dragon baby from an egg and I could go on and on. Lot of moments, where I found myself asking: How did I end up here? What am I looking at right now?

Now, it was the same... like, what the actual fuck I had the unfortunate privilege to see unfolding in front of my very eyes? Did I took something and now I was just paying the prize for being high? Or was it Equestria and I was in the land of illogic? These ponies were getting weirder and weirder after each day... no wonder they were able to push me out of my usual apathetical personality...

Because in front of me, that pink little pony, just pulled out a cannon from behind herself. A fucking. Cannon... nearly as big as herself! What is this? Some sort of sorcery? Or was she just a wizard, showing off her skills? It could have been possible, since she had the attitude and the cotton candy-like mane and tail... and that never faltering grin on her face. How come she wasn't the phenomenon of the town, but instead me?!

To my pleasant surprise, she pressed something on the weapon, activating it for firing. Why was my happiness, you ask? Well, it was targeted right at me... I knew I couldn't trust in these ponies and my anticipation was proven true at that moment. I had a feeling, that I will have to put up a fight with these equines and they most definitely planned this assassination out. It was a mystery, why she didn't finish me when she surprised me first, but given how psycho she behaved... it was telling about her personality.

She did manage to surprise me by that cannon. However, she was the foolish for trying to end my life with a weapon like that. I had so many possibilities to go with...

''Dodge shot and let her kill the others behind me, taking them out for me and then engage in a battle. Kick the cannon into kitchen, then as it is blowing up the building, I activate Primary Armor, surviving explosion. Send bullet into the hole and repeating opportunity two's last two sections. Kick cannon towards her and engaging in battle with the 'costumers'.'' Like a bullet, many more approaches went through my head.

Sadly, Celestia's words prevented me from being independent. Though, her words didn't unbidden me from harnessing the defensive part from my Powers. I disclaimed the previous approaches and settled with a harmless method. Also, I decided to share the happening with Celestia, later making use of them to make an example about my world's nature. You could say, I was about to rub the news into Celestia's face in anger...

With this joviality to show these ponies that I cannot be bothered with their opinions about me, I summoned up my Golden Cross. Holding it towards the cannon, I blocked whatever it was about to fire at me, resulting in a loud bang and blinding light, as my shield consumed up the force of the shot.

As the small explosion rang out and the light faded away from my shield, I felt a chair falling onto my leg. Activating my Primary Armor, I glancing behind myself and over my shoulder, I saw ponies hurrying outside. Panic broke out and more and more chairs started falling over, as each costumer left their breakfast on the spot, if not pushed it down from the table.

My eyes wandered over to the pink pony, who was covered with the same junk and food, which was hanging out from her cannon and was lying on the floor too. ''Weeeheeee~!'' She cheered, following after the other ponies, like it was a game to run from me.

''What?'' I said out loud, letting down the shield of Light Energy, along with my Golden Cross.

I looked at all the confetti, balloons, various other decorations, drinks and food on the floor. I glanced at the 'party cannon' , now inspecting it. It was like a toy, really. Blue, red colors and inside of it was more junk.

''What?!'' I said out loud again, deactivating my Primary Armor.

I looked over to the kitchen door, where the shopkeeper and his wife stood, sheepish looks as expressions on their faces. The mare was a corpulent one with blue coat, having the manestyle of a red cream on a cake or some sort.

''WHAT?!'' I shouted, whipping my head towards the door, where I heard the screaming outside. Realization started slowly to dawn on me, bringing up one word for me, after I had assembled the pieces from this GREAT situation...

''Seriously?!''

''A thousand pardon, sir.'' Started the stallion, walking over to the counter. ''Please forgive Pinkie Pie. She just gets really excited when she meets new ponie- ohm- citizens.'' The fact that he didn't even care about the disastrous state of his bakery, nor about what I had just done was beyond me...

''So much for gaining a good reputation with the citizens...'' I grumbled, walking over to the counter, whilst holding my head... at least my headache and vision got better, since that pink one was gone. ''Pink one... Pinkie Pie... Element of Laughter... Twilight Sparkle's arrival... well fuck ME sideways!'' And here I realized that I should have knows she won't try anything 'funny'... again, I successfully made a fool out of myself...

''Oh, dear. Don't worry yourself about it. I'm sure the ponies will get used to you quickly. Just because of an-''

After pushing my cross back inside me, she went silent...

''I do not think so, madam.'' I shook my head at her, noticing how her mouth shifted into an 'O' , upon realizing what I meant. ''What had been witnessed in this building, shall be never forgotten. I have a wild guess, that the events occurred in here, will be all over the town by lunch time. Just when I thought I'll fit in...'' I bit down the last sentence, realizing that I was about to complain in self-pity.

''Again, a thousand pardon, mister...'' Started the stallion, stopping at the name.

''Outsider.'' I grumbled to him quickly, wanting to just leave that mad place on its own...

''Excuse me?''

''Outsider is the name you're asking for. Not to sound rude, but I rather not stay here for now and just tend to my schedule.'' Thankfully, I kept the venom on my tongue and not spit it into the unlucky stallion's face. He had a wife, a busy bakery to clean and an Element of Harmony on him. Besides, I just wanted to get out of there and bring the bought food home...

''Of course, mister Outsider. You said five shopping bags?'' Apologized with a nod the stallion.

''Yes... so far, it is nine bits.'' I reminded him, keeping the correct amount of prize in my mind. I might pitied this couple and potential family, however, as the suspicious soul I was, I kept up my guard if someone wanted to trick me... somepony...

''The shopping bags are for free and as our way to show how sorry we are, allow us to wipe out the prize for your purchase. You're new to town anyways... consider it as a Welcome to Ponyville gift from the house and for your future party.''

I pulled out the nine bits and took my groceries, leaving the money on the counter. Rounding around that ridiculous cannon, which was supposed to be a destructive weapon, I made my way over to the entrance door.

''Uh, you left the-''

''Keep it!'' I interrupted the mare, calling back with a hint of impatience.

In the distance, I heard the exaggerated cries of the female equines, but to my luck, they died down. And to my unfortunate, I just stopped in the doorway, when I picked up a conversation going on outside the building. Staying and completely blocking the doorway, I listened...

''I knew we shouldn't have let him go that easily.'' Said a male pony.

''Even though Twilight told me he means no harm, I cannot imagine what he could have done inside to cause such ruction!'' A highly familiar lady spoke up, voice evident about her dramatic way of speech.

''What do you expect from that thing? This is the second time he scared away a number of ponies.'' Another stallion said.

''Oh, please. You ponies are so excessive with the poor thing. How do you honestly expect him to be accepted, if you five keep on following him? Ponies make gossips out of it...'' I decided to like this lady.

''Well, excuse me Rarity, but you are the one who always overreacts the tiniest problems. This right here is not a crime against fashion...'' I decided to hate these stallions. ''I'm telling you all, this thing is no-''

''Good?'' I finished his sentence, stepping outside. Regarding the Element of Generosity with a neutral look and the five judge with a well deserved glare, I continued. ''That is what you wanted to say? I am no good? I would like to direct this question towards you five. Ask this from yourselves and you'll realize the difference and that the answer depends on the aspect.''

''But you know what? I'm just gonna say... yet... I'm no good yet. But I swear, I am going to prove you wrong, for I am an unknown individual and you are the judges, blindly observing me.'' They shared the same glare like me and I wasn't about to let them think, that I was intimidated in the slightest. ''You are wrong... ALL OF YOU!'' I shouted, making them jump in place for a second.

I looked over the five, noting how diverse they looked from each other. There was that Zephyr one, silently glaring me with the same glare like the other four. There was the leader of the gang, a black coated and white maned pegasus. Two brown normal ponies, one of them had a darker-, the other one had a lighter shade of brown mane and tail. And on the left, a blue normal pony, with a darker shade of blue for mane and tail. Similarities? There were two of it: The overboard sync of their reactions and expression changes...

The black one seemed to regain himself first, taking a brave step forward. ''Oh yeah, I'm not the one who made the ponies flee from the most visited shop in Ponyville! I heard the explosion!'' His temper reminded me about a cyan colored pegasus... and brought the same reaction from me: None... I remained unfazed...

''Like I let anyone to aim a CANNON right at me! What would you do if I hold a damned cannon into your face?!'' Voice raised, I questioned him with the impossible.

''It was just Pinkie Pie's party cannon!'' He tried avoiding the question.

''And pray tell me, how was I supposed to know about such? Answer the question: What would you do if someone holds a cannon into your face?''

''Like hay I know? Why would anypony do that? You're crazy and not wanted in this town!'' He pointed an accusing hoof at me and there I caught him.

''That's right, you don't know. Do you believe I knew what I should have done in that situation?'' I may lied to him, considering those delightful ways to take down the once probable enemies. ''A complete stranger tries to blow a cannon into my head? Of course my first reaction was going down to defensive! Lucky for her, I had more mind to first question the dilemma THEN act. I should be the one accusing you ponies about the meaning of this! What the actual fuck I had done to deserve such treatment?! My first impression was ruined, due to lack of information about my being, my intentions and about the cause of the panic. Aside from that ONE single event, I had done nothing, only defended myself from an expectable cannon shot! And here I am, being the worst soul of the town, while NONE of you citizens even try taking YOUR actions into the fucking aspect! Who is the one to accuse now?! Huh?! Answer THIS question!'' My comprehensive types of emotions were moving to and fro in my head. However, amongst these mingled thoughts, the petulant ways sticked out and got steeled. For some reason, I completely forgot to keep my composure... well, it did its charm, given the abashed look of the white unicorn lady, who had the unfortunate to hear me curse in anger...

And the other five? From the troubled expressions, I presumed their answer AND their current state were undecided yet. Therefore, they had trouble to react to this. They knew I was right, but just like with the Element of Loyalty, they had already made up their mind and admitting their fault now, was out of their mind. They'd gone so far and if the town finds out about their mistake, then their image would drop... radically...

And right there, I realized that I should immediately and completely stop analyzing these ponies on this level. Because now, I slightly felt bad for them and respected their stubbornness. Hell, it even went through my head, that if I had just talked to them sooner, then this would have never happened... in short, I started to blame myself, instead of the ponies...

''I deducted well, it seems.'' I spoke up, further hardening their gritting of their teeth. They just couldn't find their reply anywhere. ''Open your ears, for I only tell this once.'' This promoted them to resume sending their glares at me. ''Thanks to you five, I let my temper to get the better out of myself. Thus, breaking a golden rule... which forbids me from complaining or crying out my displeasure. So listen up you five! If any of you ever thinks about worsening my life in Ponyville, I won't be THIS tolerant towards your actions. I don't care what you do, what you say and when. I only ask one. Single. Thing.'' I let the words to sink in, taking a break. ''Leave me the Hell alone... and I expressed myself kindly... only now. The next time I notice any of you snooping around me, I'll make you beg for my forgiveness.'' I did one last look-over and turned around, inhaling excessive amount of air, to let out a leisurely sigh. ''Have a nice day.''

I walked past the white mare, who could only pull her mouth to the side in silence, allowing the tension to calm down in the air...