Hey guys. Thanks for reading. This chapter was a wee but shorter than normal but it's worth it to leave you guys on a cliff hanger. Muahahaha! As usual, any criticism, good or bad, is welcome!

Being from England, it's not very often you get to hear a southern accent so for the most part I'm guessing. Hope you guys enjoyed!

Grabbing the spear from the air, I began to go through simple spear strikes to get used to it. But that wasn’t necessary, it already felt like second nature. Everything was already there in my mind. Like a file had been downloaded. Now this is where things really start to get interesting. “Spirit Spear Chasteifol, fifth configuration!” With those words, hundreds of kunais appeared around me. Turning around, I gathered all the kunais and sent them to line up in front of me. On count I had three hundred. Probably not accurate to the show but Frociesta probably took a guess. I began by using my hands to make them go in different location until I made a mini tornado out of them in my living room. I figured I shouldn’t go outside in case people see me. And apparently the Everfree isn’t very private either.

I slowly walked over to the tornado as a thought crossed my mind. What if I could control them with my mind? Combat would be so much easier. Surely there are something’s I can learn to do right? Looking straight towards the tornado, I began focusing hard on my kunais. However, to no prevail. They wouldn’t budge.

A different thought popped into my mind. If King struggles to use levitate because he himself is also levitating, what if I’m stood on the ground. With a different approach, I stared down the tornado again. “Levitation!” Now I was controlling a good hundred of them at will while the others fell to the ground. So there is somewhere I can go with this. If I can substitute my levitation with air bending I can focus on controlling my spear better. Without having to use my hands. It was going to take a long time but it should be worth it.

“Spirit Spear Chastiefol, base form!” The knives then turned into a large green pillow. God how I always wanted one of these. Grabbing it, I began making my way up the stairs. Walking over to my room, I grabbed a notebook and pencil that Celestia had left me and began to jot a few things down.

~Learn to fly
~Learn to levitate all my kunais/or learn to control my spear without the use of my hands
~Check out sweet apple acres
~Head to the library
~Some experimentation....

Then I got another good idea

~Learn to switch configurations without shouting

If people know what the configurations are and you shout them out then they are rather easy to council out or counter.

With that done, I put the notebook back down on the table and jumped back into bid leaving my pillow floating mid air. I disabled it and it fell to the floor. Now, I can finally get some rest.

I woke up the next morning rather early, in fact the sun wasn't up. It was a dreamless sleep but that just meant I was completely restored. I got out of my bed, with Chastiefol just behind me, and began making my way downstairs. Once at the bottom of the stairs, I looked to my left to see the weird book still on the kitchen counter. I walked over and flipped a few pages to check if anything else had popped up when I was sleeping, but considering Frociesta based this entire world on cartoons and anime, I'm pretty sure it's only going to happen when I'm around for the sake of convenience. Wander why that is.

I picked up the book and then began walking back up the stairs. I got to my room and placed the book on top of my notebook that was on my bedside table. With that done, I went back down stairs and began preparing a salad. It may be really early in the morning, but to that I say 'who cares'. Quick, healthy, cheap, edible. Ticks all the boxes. I finished and sat down at the kitchen counter facing the open living room. A few moments later I heard a knock on the door. Keep in mind that the sun hasn't come up yet. I stopped eating and went over to the tall fawn door. Opening it, I was greeted by a rather tall man with spiky grey hair. He was wearing a pair of black jeans and a black tank top. Rather large build with a few scars going down his arms. The way he carried himself just screamed soldier. Standing next to him was a rather short woman with short pink and green hair. She had freckles but that didn't take away from how cute she was. She was wearing a pair of blue skinny jeans and had a teal green top with a pink and yellow flower on it.

An odd duo for sure

(Not a commission obviously. Found them on google)

The tall one spoke, "Greetings, I am Lieutenant Colonel Thunderlane." He put his hand out as he said this. Knowing he was obviously a soldier, I returned it with a firm grip. Noticing this, he tightened his grip and returned the smile I was giving him. "A pleasure to meet you." Before I could respond another voice chimed in from my right.

"And I'm Sergeant First Class Blossomforth, it's nice to meet you." She also put her hand out. Taking it in my own I gave it a small kiss and then let go. Now, I don't mind physical contact if it's just a sign of respect or common matters. I also don't mind as much if I do it myself, but if someone randomly goes to touch me without my permission, that's a different story.

"A pleasure to meet you two. Now, how can I help you?"

Thunderlane spoke, "And just skip past the fact that you just flustered one of the higher ranking officials?" He said with a smile.

Continuing this conversation will bare no fruit for me, "Precisely" That got a small laugh out of him whilst Blossomforth stood looking at the ground with a small blush on her face. "Would you like to come in?" I said, moving out the way of the door slightly. The lieutenant nodded at me and walked in with a still floor gazing sergeant right behind him. "Please make your self comfortable. Breakfast?" The both looked rather shocked at that.

Until Thunderlane spoke, "Well if your offering, may I have an apple?" By this point I had already walked into the kitchen to grab my half eaten salad. I put the rest in the bin and then grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl. Without responding to his question, I tossed it in the air and then caught it again to check its freshness and then tossed it behind me without looking back. I then heard catching sound followed by, "Much appreciated."

I then turned around to look at blossom, still in the kitchen. "Sergeant?"

"If you have any, a pastry please. If not its fine." I turned around to grab a croissant but then heard, "And I'm not as good a catch as Thundy!" I turned around to look at her with a smirk on my face. Realising what she had just said, she became what can only be described as a tomato and began staring at the ground again.

Then 'Thundy' spoke, "Please, no nicknames on the job."

"Sorry......"

That got a laugh out of both me and Thunderlane. I then turned back around to grab a croissant. I took it in my hand and then used my air bending to float it over towards Blossomforth until it was directly in front of her. She looked up slightly at it and took it out of the air with a slightly surprised look on her face.

Then Thunderlane spoke, also with a slightly shocked look on his face. "So the rumours were true, your magic really doesn't have a signature to it." That confused me for a sec until I realised. If they have their own type of magic, than mine is completely unique to me and only me. Therefore, no one else can sense it. I can see that being rather useful.

A little information never hurt nobody, "Well you see, I wouldn't really call it magic....." I trailed off. "Anyway, please have a seat, anywhere is fine." They both accepted the fact that I was not going to share more on the subject and went to sit down on the sofa directly to the left of the door. I went over to the single sofa in the corner of the room and took a seat. The fire place suddenly bursting to life shocked Blossomforth a bit but Thunderlane didn't move a muscle. That confirmed my earlier theory. "So how may I help you two?"

The sergeant responded with, "No name?"

"Please, we both know you already know my name. Two princesses give me an entire town, tell me there are things attacking it, and then up and leave without telling me anything. The next day, two high ranking officers knock on my door. Coincidence I think not."

Thunderlane laughed slightly at my answer. "I see your a sharp one"

"I try"

He then began to explain why they were here. They wanted to speak to me about military matters such as where curtain guards are stationed and where to evacuate citizens should things turn south. He also explained to me that they were the two highest ranks in Ponyville and that I should refer to them if I need anything. We chatted for about an hour until the sun finally came up. I now knew about the different races such as earth, pegasus and unicorn and how they fight. I also now knew more about how much defence they are lacking in not only Ponyville but in Canterlot as well. Apparently there hasn't been a full fledge war in over 2000 years, but over the last couple years there have been bands of stray fangs wondering into villages all over Equistria. After he gave me a rundown on everything we spent another half and hour or so just chatting about different fighting styles and what we find most comfortable or most flexible. And that lead to this.....

"So," Thunderlane spoke, "we've been chatting for over half an hour about what fighting styles me and Blossom like, but not once have you mentioned which style you use." He said with a small smirk. That got me to think. I don't even know what fighting style Ban, King or Ang use let alone all three. Hell, I have new powers coming in as well, so how am I supposed to name it? Which led me to do the easiest thing I could do to stop myself from having to answer.

"The only way you'll get that information is by watching me fight." I said with a cocky grin. His smirk slightly grew at that which slightly worried me.

"So then.............what would yous a if I challenged you to a dual?" I've been fucking played!!! He knew I'd dodge the question!!! Sly son of a bitch!!!!

Trying to keep a smile on my face, with my eye twitching however, I responded. "Well seeming as though you're the head of military in this town, and I'm it's sworn protector, I can't really say no to my higher ups."

He looked a bit confused at that and then said, "You're also the owner of this village are you not? By all means we are in no way your higher up, and even if I was, I wouldn't make you fight me. I merely wanted to know if you'd be up for it." I guess that kind of makes sense. Guess this 'Baron' thingy has quite the importance.

"Well your in luck, I would have agreed to it either way." I mean come on. I haven't fought anything worth my while since I got here. A chance to fight one of the lieutenant colonels of the Equestrian army is practically priceless.

My response put a large smile on his face. "One week, Ponyville barracks, twelve o'clock. Sound good sir?"

I quirked a brow at that, "Yeah sounds good, but what's with the sir?"

Blossom spoke up this time, "Well normally we would have started off with it but the Princesses explained to us that you were unaware of the political power you hold and saw it best to explain first." Makes sense I guess.

"Fair enough."

Then Thunderlane stood up, "We best be off now, it was nice chatting to you sir."

Cutting him off before he could continue, "Cut it with the sir thing, Phoenix is fine."

I saw his lip curl slightly at that. "Well Phoenix, it was a pleasure chatting with you."

Then Blossomforth spoke, "I'm sure we'll get to chat like this some other time in the future, until then." She got up as she said that. Also getting up, I walked them over to the door and opened it up for them as they walked behind me.

"Until next week." I said. Thunderlane walked past me and then Blossom. They both then turned back around to look at me.

"Until then." They both responded with at the same time. They then turned around and began walking away. I closed the door behind them and then made my way back over to the single sofa. Sitting down, I began contemplating everything I had just heard, and began forming plans on how I could fix some of there problems. By the time I had finally gotten back up and made my way over to the door, it was half six in the morning. Still plenty of time to check out the library.

Opening the door, I went to take a step outside but instead accidently kicked a rather large box that was sitting on my door step. Must have come just after the other two left. Using my air bending, I carried it into the house and then up the stairs. I directed it towards my room where I then placed it on top of my bed. Looking to the corner. I saw Chastiefol in its pillow form lying on the ground where I left it after hearing I had visitors. I floated it over to me and jumped on it belly first. Now floating just over the package, I brought out my hand and mildly scratched the tape covering it. I then spoke the words, "Status promotion." With that, a large rip tore though the package and uncovered stacks and stacks of clothing articles all rapped in plastic. She really outdid herself.

I began to rummage through the pieces of clothing. There were jeans of all three of the colours I asked for and the same with the tops, There were formal shirts of all three colours as well along with three shirts each with one of the three colours fading into the other in a really cool fashion. There were some baggy jogging bottoms that looked comfortable as hell. This was like when your nan buys you too many clothes but you don't care because they're all awesome! I had unpacked all but three items that now sat at the very bottom of the box. Reaching down, I grabbed a pair of really nice looking black trousers that looked like something you might wear with a school uniform. The second Item was a formal shirt. The left side of it was purple whilst the other was a dark green. The point were the colours switched was the buttons. It honestly looked really cool. And finally, the last item in the box was a large black coat. Something you would expect Sherlock to wear, but the inside was lined with dark green and purple chequered diamonds. It was honestly the nicest jacket I had ever seen. Rarity really is outstanding.

I immediately put on my new set of attire. Looking in the mirror, I saw how kick ass this outfit looked. I even pulled a few poses. I decided that I would wear that if I were to ever have to make a public image or attend a meeting. But for now a pair of black jeans and a purple shirt will do just fine. Throwing on some more practical clothes, I began loading my new clothes into a set of draws and hung up the nicer shirts in a closet. Rarity also made me a load of underwear and socks as well and I threw them in the draws too.

With that now done, I made may way down the stairs and through the door. I had Chastiefol just behind me and decided to leave it in the house. I then began to make my way over to the library. Thankfully I wasn't disturbed on the way there and managed to get there in about five minutes. It was a weird looking library that was built in a massive tree. This world truly is something. I opened the door and walked inside to find a girl in the corner of the room changing. She looked up at me with surprise evident on her face. I wasn't going to wait around and stare like some anime dude because I like the way my face looks right now and I don't think it would look any better with a book in it. Instantly closing the door, I stepped back out side and waited for a few moments so I could figure out how to get out of this predicament without being seen as a pervert. "Apologies, I'm new to this town and thought this to be the library. I had no clue you were in there."

A voice soon shot back from inside, "Oh yeah, and how do you expect me to believe that? Everyone knows I live here." Then why the fuck isn't there a lock?

"Like I said, I am new here. I did not know that you lived here. I'll just come back another time. Again, I'm sorry." With that I began to leave. But before I could get very far I heard the door behind me open, revealing a short woman with navy blue hair with pink and purple stripes through it. She was now wearing a light blue shirt with a purple skirt to go with it. She also had a pair of purple glasses as well as a pink bow tie at the top of her shirt.

She spoke in an almost desperate manor, "Wait no don't go. Your welcome to have a look around. Just.....knock next time" She said with a small blush.

"Thank you, I'll be sure to knock next time." I then began walking back over and walked in just behind the girl.

As we were walking in she spoke, "Come to think of it, I really haven't seen you around here before."

"That's right, I only just moved in yesterday to be honest with you." Bowing slightly towards her, I spoke, "I am Baron of Ponyville, Phoenix Elvenkind." That got her to stop. She turned around at me with a completely bewildered face. "I'm actually here to find out what this Baron title means......" I trailed off.

She poke slowly still looking up at me with shocked, "You mean, the Princesses themselves gave you the title of Baron and have given you Ponyville?"

In a nonchalant way, "Yup, now if you don't mind I have some books to read." Why was she so shocked? I'm starting to get the feeling this new rank means more than I've been told.

"Well sir...." Instantly, I cut her off.

"Phoenix is fine."

Still a bit shook up by what she had just heard she said, "Ok Phoenix, please list the books you would like to check out, bare in mind that they need to be returned in two weeks. But I'm sure I can extend that a bit seeming as though it's you." That kind of annoyed me. I will not be taking any special treatment. It makes me stand out and that's the last thing I want right now.

"Please, no special treatment. I hate hierarchy's."

"Oh, very well then." She said, still shocked by my actions.

"Could you please lend me a book on this lands politics and ranks along with a book on currency. Oh, and any books on basic magic that you have would be great as well." I wasn't planning on learning it or anything, I just thought it best to get used to it and get a better understanding.

"Very well, I shall be with you shortly. Please, have a seat." She gestured to a sofa where I then sat. I'm pretty sure this was twilight judging by the hair and the fact that she's a librarian. I'm not one for small talk but if I'm right then that means she's rather important. I heard something about her becoming a princess or something.

"So tell me, what is your name?" She looked a bit surprised at that.

"Why would you want to know my name given your status." I gave her a stern look until she realised what she had just said. "Um, I am Twilight Sparkle."

"Nice to meet you Twilight, I'm a rather big fan of books so I suspect we'll see a lot of each other." I said with a smile. Man, feels so weird being polite in Ban's voice. Her face lit up at my statement.

"I'm very glad to hear that," She said with a spark in her tone, "there aren't many people here that enjoy reading."

"Really? Thought they'd be all over it."

Still grabbing my requested books, "Yes. It's a shame really." She finished grabbing the books I asked for and placed them on the table in front of me. Going through them I saw that there was one on politics, one on currencies, one on capitalism and two 'magic for beginners' books. "Will these do?"

"They'll be just fine, arigato."

She cocked a brow at that, "Pardon?" I then realised what I had just said. Back on earth and on the Aroura, I had a habit of slipping to Japanese from time to time to keep it fresh in my mind.

"Apologies, I have a tendency to slip into different languages."

"What do you mean? There is only one language." Oh shit. I fucked up.

"Well you see, there's more where I come from." As those words came out my mouth she went silent. Confused, I looked up from the books to her. She was wearing a look of interest that could have rivalled Raritys. Realising my mistake, I instantly put my hand up to stop her from asking any questions and spoke. "One day I'll sit down and give you all the info you need. Well, all the information I see fit. So just cool it on the questions for now ok?"

She instantly replied in a chipper tone, "I'll hold you to it!" Dodged a massive bullet there.

"Good." I then stood up and picked up the books. "I'd like to stay and chat," I wouldn't, "but I must be off. I have some other errands to run."

She slightly deflated at that, "I see. Well please stop by whenever you feel like it!"

"Will do, and again, thank you. I'll see you around." After a quick goodbye I was out of the library and headed over to sweet apple acres. Whilst on my way there, I sent Chastiefol over to me from my house. I put the books on it and then levitated it though my bedroom window. All while strolling along to the apple farm.

I got there in rather good time. Walking though the front gates, I began to take in just how big this place was. I began to make my way over to the building that was right in front of me until I heard a southern accent calling from my left. "Well howdy there partner!" I turned around to look at them to see a rather tall woman compared to the people I had seen before. She had bright blond hair and was wearing blue short shorts and a white shirt that was tied up at the top to create a tank top. She also had an orange jacket over that which really suited her. Her short shorts also had a belt with a big golden star in the middle. She was beautiful. I think I remember one of the main characters having a southern voice. "Ah don't believe ah've seen you aroun before! How can ah 'elp ya?"

"Hey there. Just wanted to have a look around and get my self used to the area and all that. I'm Phoenix Elvenkind, Baron of Ponyville. Nice to meet you." I said with a small bow. If she was one of the six then I should also get in her good books just in case.

She seemed a bit taken aback by what I had just told her. "If you're the Baron o' Ponyville, watcha doin bowing ta me?!"

Huh. Old habits die hard I guess. Back on the Aroura bowing would get you by just fine. "I see your point. It's a habit of mine and it's not one I think I need to drop."

"Fair enough! I'm Applejack!" She said, rather pleased with my response. "How 'bout ah show you round!"

Guess a quick tour wouldn't hurt. "I don't see why not." We spent the next fifteen minutes going around all the important parts of the area. We didn't make much small talk as I think she realised I wasn't one for chatting. At least someone realised. We made a full loop round the farm, minus the actual acres, and found our selves back at the front of the barn.

"An' ah think that's just about everything!" She said with a large smile.

"I appreciate the tour. I now have a good idea of the land I own." I said with a small chuckle. "Well, I best be off, but there are a few other matters that I wish to discuss with you on a later date."

"Oh! Well aren't ah popular!" She said with a laugh. "Guess I'll see you then Phoenix." I gave her a quick nod and a smile, and took my leave. Walking out the front gates, I began to ponder. What the fuck do I do now? I only said I needed to be off now because I had spent the entire day mingling and didn't really want to socialize for any longer than I had to. It's not like I have any anime to watch or an instrument to play (which absolutely sucked balls). Actually, now's as good a time to train as any so fuck it.

Quickly sprinting home, I grabbed Chastiefol, gave it a few swings, and then put in on my back. It wasn't holstered to anything, it was just floating there. I then went up stairs to put on some more training worthy clothing. I threw on some baggy black jogging bottoms and a dark green top. However, once I was finished getting changed, I began to hear a rather familiar page turning sound coming from my bedside table. I slight smile came to my face as I knew exactly what that meant.