Everyday seemed the same as a guard; everyday I’d wake up to Rarity sleeping next to me, get up and get ready for work I’d be out of the house by 8:00 and then head to the barracks. I’d be on patrol 8-12, break was 12-1 and the rest of the day was just standing out on guard duty.

Of the entire monotonous day my favorite part was going on patrol. There I had some time to walk around town, keep the order and think to myself. Sometimes I’d end up just drinking coffee or something…hell even once or twice I’d need to chase a thief down. But mainly my job was to just stand around and make sure everything stayed the same.

This day was just the same as every other; I woke up rolled out of bed; stretched out a little bit and made breakfast for me and Rarity (Not the best cook but god bless toasters) I kissed her goodbye and was out the door.

I then headed to the barracks; got dressed into my helmet and chest plate; spent 15 minutes trying to make the red feathers on top straight and went out on patrol.

This was one of those days where you don’t really give a damn about doing things the right way. I walked around town quickly; not really giving anyone any trouble, or even a hint they were being watched;

I then went to Mr. Cake’s bakery for a quick treat at 11. They food was good and the owners were nice but the new apprentice was a real bitch. I preferred Pinkie Pie over this weird emo colt. He had no social skills and looked like he was going to slit his hooves at any given moment; if you ask me that labels him as a lost cause.

I headed out again at 11:15 and returned my normal route. I couldn’t help but admire how big Ponyville had become. When I first came here it was just a bundle of small stores and comely houses. Now it had at leastly doubled in size, had walls, and booming commerce; the mayor even said they were going to even make a stock exchange in Ponyville (No cars but stocks?)!

With all this increase in population there sadly has been a lot more crime. Back in those first months I and my friends were the crime! Now there were actually muggers and murderers lurking in Ponyville.

That’s why I was more aggravated then surprised when I saw a crime about to be committed. A cloaked stallion was slowly walking behind a light blue unicorn, carrying a heavy looking back pack; I noticed the man eyeing the back pack and assumed the worst, he was thinking of stealing it.

But sadly In Equestria ponies have rights; I’d need to wait for him to actually try and steal it; I walked on the other side of the street, trying my best to blend into the crowd (Which was near impossible in iron armor and helmet) and watch him.

Like a bullet he ran for the back pack but surprisingly he didn’t expect me and I dashed forward; head butting him with my iron helmet, causing him to bounce back into the wall. He stumbled for a few paces but continued to run down the street nonetheless.

I followed him trying my best to sprint in the heavy armor; fortunately every time I would get fatigued from running in my armor and slow down for a second he’d trip or stumble, giving me plenty of time to pursue him.

His next move was both desperate and genius; he jumped on a nearby barrel and climbed onto the roof! I followed using his same method and for a second there he was staring right at me.

“For a guard you’re not half bad at keeping pace” He chuckled

“You know when I order you to stop I want you to stop” I said; maybe he didn’t understand that.

He just gave me a smile and jumped onto a nearby roof; the narrow streets made it possible for people to walk on the roofs; no pony though was bored enough to try though. I immediately pursued jumping from roof to roof following the thief. Several times I nearly slipped; which would be catastrophic, I’d obviously fall to my death at this height.

I was beginning to lose him with every roof; he was just far nimbler then me (Mainly because I was being weighed down by god damn metal armor) when my guardian angel appeared to deal massive ass whoppery. Another guard (But having a different version of the armor and a blue plume on his helmet) blindsided the thief causing him to smash his head on the roof.

“Tried to get away huh?” The pony said with a chuckle “Some smuggler you are”

The pony tried his best to get up but the mysterious guard kicked him right in-between the eyes; knocking him down and causing blood to gush from his nose. His head dropped down on the roof again, this time for good.

“Thanks for your help” I said, for some reason the voice sounded eerily familiar

“Hang on a second” The stallion said; I knew who it was now “Are you Vespi?”

“Tyler is that you?” I asked the stallion took his helmet off revealing his yellow coloring

He smiled “Nice to see you again Vespi”

***

“So what are you doing in Ponyville again Tyler?” I asked, of all the people I expected in Ponyville Tyler was at the bottom of my list. I hadn’t seen the guy in 6 whole months! Yet here he was having ad rink with me after turning in a smuggler.

“Yea I was sent here to track down that smuggler” Tyler said; I never knew he’d actually take his job seriously, for Tyler that is a big accomplishment

“How are things in the big city?” I asked

“Bad” Tyler said with a sigh “It is like a civil war in the city; everyone is fighting and I can’t trust anyone”

“That sucks” I said

“Hey listen Vespi” Tyler said “I know you like it here in Ponyville but I need people I can trust”

The idea of the big city was pretty intriguing; and I’ve longed to go there again have the Gala fiasco “You know I want to but Rarity has friends here; I can’t just make her leave.”

Tyler sighed “Come on man you’re a bigger pussy then NATO”

“What the hell do you want me to do bro?” I asked

“Calm down bro; I got an idea” Tyler said “Why don’t you bring her friends too?”

“What are you talking about?”

“I’ll buy you all train ticket and you guys rent an apartment and call it a vacation” He began “While you help me kick faction flank, what do you say?”

I thought about it; seemed like an okay plan “I’ll ask Rarity, I’ll stay in touch”

He patted me on the back “Hope to hear from you soon”

***

Rarity at first was skeptical but after some convincing she said “Why not”. I fell asleep that night a little afraid and a little excited.

Canterlot here I come

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