The group of ponies and Karon had been in an excellent mood after Celestia had announced her decision to make him a citizen of Equestria and leave all thoughts of punishment behind. After they had been dismissed, they had all gone out for lunch at the best restaurant in Canterlot.

Karon couldn't help but laugh when he saw it was named “The Prancing Pony”.

They had eaten all kinds of strange vegetables and fruits that Karon couldn't name, but they turned out to be quite delicious. He had been in such a good mood after the royal deceleration that he had been happily ignoring all the stares he had been given by the Canterlot ponies.

He even smiled at the waiter when he dropped the tray of food after seeing Karon for the first time.

After lunch, they had decided to head back to Ponyville despite Rarity protesting. Pinkie had tried to comfort her by suggesting a party to celebrate how well the day had gone but everypony had shouted that idea down immediately. Even Karon, after the last party, had thought it best to wait for a while before daring to unleash the beast that was a drunk Pinkie Pie.

He had a feeling booze was going to become a permanent addition to Pinkie's parties hereafter.

The train arrived on time and they boarded it with a sort of relief. With all problems taken care of, they could now all go home and relax.

“It is a strange thing. I haven't been here for even a week yet and still ... When I think of going to Ponyville as going back home, it feels ... perfectly natural.”

“Considering all that's happened, it's not that hard to find it perfectly reasonable. I think you're just trying to be dramatic.”

“If I am trying to be dramatic, then so are you.”

“Yes but I am the part of us that freely admits to be being a drama queen that rivals Rarity.”

Karon was in too good a mood to let himself be annoyed by ... himself.

Instead, he looked out the window and enjoyed the beautiful view stretching out before him. There was an entire world here he hardly knew anything about, and he desperately wanted to explore it.

“One thing at a time. How about we try and contain ourselves to Ponyville and the surrounding area for the moment. There is no rush and don't forget that there still are plenty of dangers that can get us killed.”

Karon thought about this. He definitely needed to do some of that research in Twilight's library. He also still owed Applejack for all that booze and he had promised to help her improve her distillery.

And then there was the Everfree forest.

There was something important awaiting discovery inside those dark mysterious woods, he could feel it. He was going to search trough Twilight's library for any information concerning the forest hoping that something would stand out.

He could try and randomly search around in it, but that would take years to complete, and he didn't have the patience for that.

The way it had been cut off from the rest of Equestria was significant, he knew that, and if he could learn what secrets the forest was hiding then he might also understand Equestria. If you know the opposite of one thing then you also understand it.

If you can heal then you can harm.

Understand the Everfree and then he would understand Equestria. At least that was what Karon hoped.

Then there were the ponies themselves. He needed to spend time with Rarity and explain human fashion as far as his understanding of it extended. Twilight, he would see all the time since he lived with her. Applejack he would see during the work on her distillery and Rainbow Dash would have to train with him. That left Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy ... Oh and Lyra.

He would have to find a reason to spend some time with them. Not that Lyra would need an excuse to seek his company. She would probably seek it out entirely on her own sooner or later anyway.

Perhaps he could ask Fluttershy to teach him about the local fauna. He would need that knowledge anyway if he ever planned to travel Equestria. Pinkie Pie ... he had a feeling he could just ask if she wanted to hang out with him and do something random.

As he was sitting there looking out the window and the country side passing by, Twilight made her way to him and sat down at his side.

“You know that you don't have to sit alone.”

He turned around to the unicorn and gave her a small smile.

“Force of habit I guess. I'm used to seeking solitude when I want to think.”

“I know what you mean. I do the same thing myself.”

Karon looked at her a little more carefully. Sure, he had only known her for a few days, but he was beginning to map out all her tells.

“There is something else on your mind you want to tell me.”

She frowned at him and asked.

“Did you just read my mind, because I know you can do that.”

“No I just read your face. Reading minds is too easy to get used to doing constantly, so I hold off on it until I really need to utilize it.”

“Well the thing is ... it's about Rarity.”

“Oh shit, brace yourself.”

Twilight's appearance didn't change noticeably, but a strain had come over her as if she was trying to control her anger.

“I want to know what exactly you intend with her and why you did it. She refuses to speak to me about it so that's why I'm asking you now.”

“How can we explain this without sounding like an asshole?”

“I think our best chance is playing to her sympathies. She still feels a bit responsible for me being here.”

“It's a cheap shot, but this has the potential to end badly otherwise. Go for it.”

“Twilight you have to understand that I did that when I was so drunk I tried to turn Fluttershy into a tree. YOU tried to turn Fluttershy into a tree as well, so you know how little control we had during the time.”

Karon went quiet for a moment, searching for the right words.

“That being said I don't really know if I have any intentions towards Rarity at all besides those of a friend. Yes I like he,r but I am not sure I like her that way, I certainly don't think so. But I am the only human in Equestria and so long as I remain here I will never have a human partner, soooo ... I don't know.”

Karon sighed and rubbed his face gingerly.

“I am just feeling a bit lonely that's all. It will pass and things will go back to normal, whatever that means.”

Twilight still looked a bit angry but she couldn't really refute any of what he was saying.

“Fine, but just so you know, I don't like it. I know that you must be feeling lonely, but that is no reason to use Rarity like that. Don't do it again.”

She got up from her seat and returned to sitting next to Fluttershy a few seats away.

“You do know that there is a possibility here we haven't considered.”

“And what would that be?”

“That Twilight is jealous.”

“I don't even know if I should dignify that with an answer.”

“Hear me out. You listened to what she had to say, but you heard how she sounded when she said it. She didn't have a hint of protectiveness in her tone. She said it like she was angry about something else.”

“Which would be?”

“That you kissed Rarity instead of her.”

“How about we properly analyse this so we can put it behind us. First of all, yes I have saved Twilight from a horrible fate and helped her repeatedly, which would definitely make her feel gratitude towards me, but we are also very different, and personality wise, I don't think we are a match. Then there is also the whole other species thing, so no I do not think so. I think she is angry because I did something stupid with her friend and she is getting tired of me doing stupid things.”

“Please, doing stupid things is the only thing that's charming about you. But I'm telling you, it's jealousy. You just wait and see.”

“I seriously doubt it.”

“Two things. One, we are the same and if I think so, it's because you do as well, and two, you lied when you said you have no intentions towards Rarity.”

“No I didn't. She's a pony, I'm a human. End of story.”

“She is a pony with sharp wit and gets extremely passionate about what she does, and despite that she is a pony, she also happens to be beautiful to the point that even we can not deny her level of attractiveness.”

“Everything here is beautiful in some way. There's not a pony here that does not fit the definition of cutesy-wutesy.”

“Don't ever use those words again. Stop being so stubborn. You like her and there is no reason why you should not. I know us, if we don't get to experience intimate physical contact for a while we go crazy from all the pent up sexual energy. Just go with the flow and don't deny your feelings no matter what they are.”

“Whatever you say. You're still wrong.”

Karon ended the conversation he had with himself and went back to looking out the window when he realized something. Something he had overlooked during these hectic days, something so utterly horrible he didn't know if he dared even think about it.

He was the only human in Equestria, which means that unless he gets the chance to leave, he will never again see another human female.

He might never see a pair of boobs again.

Karon sank down in his seat and buried his face in his hands, and he felt despair overtake him as the future suddenly looked a lot bleaker than it had a moment ago.

The train continued on the track towards Ponyville, and the landscape turned from rocky mountains to rolling hills and idyllic farmland. Karon did not move from his seat the entire time. He was busy feeling sorry for himself and going over the mental images of all the women he had ever been with naked.

He felt the train grind to a halt eventually and a hoof poked him in the shoulder. He turned his face and saw Fluttershy standing at his side looking concerned.

“Are you okay? You look really sad.”

“I just realized something absolutely horrible.”

“Oh no! What is it?”

Karon got up and gave Fluttershy a pat on the head and forced himself to smile at her. She was far too nice for her own good.

“I will tell you some other time, nothing I can do about it now.”

“How about we never ever even consider explaining this to her?”

“Like there was ever any question about it.”

“Oh okay,” she said and smiled in a way that made Karon feel a little better. That smile could probably cure any disease in the world if used properly.

He jumped off the train and walked over to where Twilight was standing waiting for him. She looked to have calmed down during the journey. Neither of them said a word as they began walking towards the library.

This time walking through Ponyville, Karon couldn't help but notice similarities with the first time he had done so. Every pony they walked by stared at him, but at least this time they tried to be discreet and gave him a lot of half concealed glances.

He guessed rumour must have spread saying he had been called to Canterlot by the princesses. Karon being back in Ponyville clearly meant he had been forgiven in some way.

Twilight, on the other hand, stared back at every pony whose eyes she could catch and gave them a disapproving glare.

But nothing else happened during their walk, and they stepped inside the library with relief, glad to be out of the public eye so to speak. As soon as the front door had creaked while opening, Spike had heard and came running down the stairs from Twilight's room.

He stopped in front of the pair and asked them.

“So, what happened? Did they forgive him! Will Karon be punished?”

“Dude, I'm standing right here.”

“Uhh, sorry about that. I just....”

“Yes Spike, Celestia decided to forgive Karon and made him a citizen of Equestria, so he will be staying with us for a while now.”

“Sounds great. Is there something you want me to do Twilight?”

“Yes, could you grab me all the books you can find on legends of otherworldly beings. I want to know if there have been any other creatures from other worlds in Equestria before and what happened to them.”

She turned to Karon and asked, “Is there something that you want to research?”

“Actually, yes Twilight, there is. Spike, could you get whatever you can find on the Everfree Forest.”

“Right on it,” the little dragon said and ran off towards the bookshelves.

Twilight looked on Karon a little surprised at the subject he had chosen.

“Why did you pick that? There must be hundreds of different subjects you'd want to research now that you're going to be staying here.”

“I think there is more to the Everfree Forest than most ponies think Twilight.”

She looked skeptical. “If you say so, just be careful if you ever go in there. It's very dangerous.”

Karon briefly considered telling her about his previous visit, and that he had earned the forest's blessing, but changed his mind. It would take too long to properly explain and she would most likely become very worried at the thought that the forest was sentient in a way.

“I wonder how she would react if we told her there wasn't a plant in existence that isn't sentient.”

“She would come to realize that the difference between a carnivore and herbivore isn't that one kills and the other doesn't. It's just what manner of life they chose to kill and consume. She wouldn't be able to handle it I think. They might not be as naïve as I first thought, but they are still far too innocent for a lot of things.”

“I agree on this.”

So instead of explaining further, Karon went and sat down on the stairs and waited for Spike to collect all the books he could find on the subject. He went to Twilight first and put a number of books on her desk before going back to collecting books from the shelves.

Twilight had become enraptured in her reading, and Karon wondered if she was doing this research solely for her own curiosity, or if she also had something in mind for him.

It didn't matter at the moment.

Spike came out from the little library carrying a total of five books in his arms, balancing them on top of each other. Karon reached down and grabbed the books, and with a thank you to Spike, headed up towards the bedroom.

He went in and climbed up to his bed. He put the books on the bed then threw himself down on it with a loud moan. All the recent incidents with the royal sisters and then the party before that, and the whole new world thing had put him through a lot. Physical, emotional and mental strain was starting to take it's toll on him.

Right now, Karon was really happy he didn't need to think about anything other than lying down, relaxing, then reading a few books.

He put his arm over his face and began breathing deeply, pushing the air deep down into his diaphragm then pushed it all out again. He continued until he had become hot from the exertion and his fingers were tingling from the blood flow.

He propped himself up against the wall the bed stood against, picked up the first book and looked it over. It's title read The Geography of Equestria, and by it's appearance, was relatively new or very well taken care of.

Karon opened the book and looked through the index. It mentioned several places within Equestria's borders and also had a chapter dedicated to the neighbouring lands.

There was a chapter that looked very interesting though, more so then the others. It simply said Ancient magical places, and within the subsections, the Everfree Forest was named.

He flipped the pages to said section and began reading. It was short and not very detailed, but there was a strange note right next to the map marking out the forest's location. It said that the location of the Everfree forest marked on the map was only temporary and that it could move at any given point in time.

Karon frowned at this and wondered what exactly that meant, but nothing else was really mentioned about it. The book only repeated general knowledge like the fact that it was home to many dangerous creatures and that the nature of the place refused to submit to pony authority and care.

Karon closed the book and put it down on the floor next to the bed. He moved over and looked through the remaining books. Three of them were books dealing with grand subjects where the Everfree Forest was merely included amongst many other topics, but one book was different.

It read, The Everfree Forest and Its History. It's title might not have been that spectacular, but it was a book dealing solely with the forest and was exactly what Karon wanted.

He opened it and began reading. It did not take long before the book had him completely under it's spell and Karon took no notice of time passing by. It must have been many hours because Spike eventually entered the room carrying a tray with food and drink on it.

Karon didn't notice him until he put down the tray on the bed in front of him. The smell of the cooked vegetables made his stomach growl in anticipation.

“Geez dude, you're almost as bad as Twilight.”

“I will chose to take that as a compliment little Spyro.”

“Whatever, I'll be downstairs napping if you need anything.”

Karon nodded and ate the food before him in a rush. He didn't want to waste any time not reading that book. It was too damn interesting.

Unfortunately, the book consisted of a lot of eye witness accounts and old tales the author had tracked down. Very little of it could be taken as fact, but there were also investigations undertaken by several prominent unicorn mages.

After having eaten all the food and going back to reading, Karon spent the next half hour reading the final part of the book. At the end, there was a summary.

“Much of what is written in this book is based purely on hearsay and local tales passed down in old families, but there are a few inarguable facts concerning the Everfree Forest. One is that it is outside of pony ability to control and nurture. The animals within it's borders care for themselves, and the weather moves on its own, driven by forces we ponies have yet to understand. There is not a single life within the Everfree Forest that does not care for itself and reject pony authority.

The second fact is that the Everfree Forest is ancient and that it moves around. The Everfree forest has been around Equestria for millennia. Most likely, it has existed since before Equestria's founding.

And it moves.

Over the centuries, detailed maps of Equestria have shown that the Everfree forest appears at different places during different times, and that the forest does not always appear within the borders of what is today's Equestria. After having spoken with the griffon lords and having gained their permission to search through their royal archives, I discovered that the forest has been inside their own lands on three separate points in time!

I am entirely convinced that if somepony were to travel to other far off lands and research their history, they would discover that the Everfree forest has moved unhindered around our entire world for longer than even the oldest dragon would remember.

These accounts are spread out over different time periods, but what they have in common is that all of these periods were those of great turmoil, or that there was the presence of ponies or other creatures who would go on to becoming important figures in their nation's history.

How the forest moves is beyond the knowledge of anypony, anywhere. There have been a few stories that tell of a great mist that would fall down on a certain part of a land. When that happened, all creatures who found themselves within the mist would stumble out confused, and when the mist finally cleared, they would find that a forest had appeared out of nowhere and taken over the land.

Sometimes this lead to an attack on the forest by the locals, but never did this strategy end well.

The current position of the Everfree forest is at the site of the old capitol of Equestria, the Palace of the Sun and Moon, which fell during the battle between Her Royal Highness Princess Celestia and Nightmare Moon.

After the battle was over, Princess Celestia declared that a new capitol was to be built, and Canterlot began construction soon after. The day that Princess Celestia moved into her new home at Canterlot Palace, was the same day a mist fell over the site that had been the Castle of the Sun and Moon, and the Everfree Forest claimed its land for itself. It has since remained there for almost a thousand years at the date of this writing. For what reasons, I can only speculate, but given the nature of the forest, I can only guess that it's waiting for something, or somepony, to appear.”

Karon closed the book and thought about all of this.

“There is obviously a purpose to the forest. I want to find out what that is exactly.”

“If what was written in this book is as far as anypony has ever researched the forest, then we wont be able to find much more here.”

“Which leaves the direct approach as our only option. I will need to go into the forest until I manage to find something that could tell me what I want to know.”

“Could be dangerous. The forest has liked us so far, but that was a quick visit. If we start digging in this further, it might decide that we should become food for the animals within it.”

“We will have to be careful not to step on anyone’s toes then ... or roots or whatever.”

“When should we do it?”

“In a few days. Let's take it slow for now and make sure we are prepared. We might have to remain in that forest for days and I want to make sure my skills aren't so rusty they will get me killed.”

“You also want to spend a little time with the ponies correct?”

“Yes ... something wrong with that?”

“Just checking.”

Karon had made his decision and looked out the window. From the looks of the little light still shining, the sun would go down any moment now.

He got up and went in search of Twilight.

She was still standing by her reading table in the main library. On the table next to the books stood an empty plate from when Spike brought her some food. Karon walked up to her and put a hand on her flank, gently bringing her out of her reading.

She blinked a couple of times and turned around.

“Oh, do you want something? I was just about to finish reading and ask if you wanted anything to eat.”

“Spike brought me something a while ago. I wanted to tell you something before going out.”

“You're going out? Where?”

“Right now I was planning on visiting Fluttershy, but I am also planning on heading into the Everfree forest in a few days.”

She shook her head confused as if she hadn't heard him right, then she just stared at him.

“Why in the world would you want to do that?”

“It is complicated. Let's just say that I think there is a lot of potential magical discoveries to be made in there for someone with my particular talents.”

“I don't doubt that your talented, but I can't imagine what you possibly think you can find in there.”

“Again, complicated. I doubt I could explain it to someone that didn't specialize in my kind of magic.”

“If you say so ... How long do you think it will take?”

“I hope no more then two or three days but it might last an entire week or more.”

“A WEEK! Are you crazy? You know the kind of things that live in that forest, and you want to spend an entire WEEK with them!?”

“I can take care of myself Twilight, and I will make sure that I have done all I can to prepare.”

“I still don't like it. What if something happens to you and you need our help?”

Karon bent down a little and stroked her mane, she looked so worried for him. It felt good to have someone ... Well somepony, care for you that much.

“If something happens I will simply send you a telepathic message and you'll know where to find me.”

“Can you do that? Just ... send a message no matter where you are? What if you're hurt?”

“My physical state is irrelevant, as long as I can still think I could send it. I could even contact you in my sleep if I needed to. Don't worry Twilight, I will be fine.”

She still looked worried, but now she also had a look of curiosity mixed in.

“You know one day you will have to tell me all about how your magic works. It sounds really interesting and could help a lot of ponies.”

“I don't think it is something you could use like that. My magic is the kind only those truly dedicated will ever get, those that are born for it simply.”

“I don't know about that, you should at least try.”

Karon got down on his knees and looked the unicorn in her eyes and smiled at her. He stroked her mane again and she seemed uncertain on how she should react.

“Anything for you Twilight.”

“Even if you don't believe that Twilight has a thing for you you should be careful. Keeping up doing stuff like this WILL make her fall for you sooner or later.”

“Stop reading romance into everything!”

She smiled at him happily and looked pleased.

“Good, I look forward to hearing what you have to say about your magic ... Uhm, could you take your hand off my mane now.”

Karon let his hand drop and he rose up. He gave Twilight a quick wave goodbye before heading out the door and said, “I'm going to Fluttershy's, see you later tonight.”

He closed the door behind himself and breathed in the clean spring air. It filled his chest with a smooth pleasant feeling and he began walking. Fluttershy lived in a cottage north west of Ponyville, north of the Apple family farm.

Karon walked slowly, enjoying the air and setting sun. It was barely visible above the Everfree forest, shining in orange and causing the white clouds above to explode in colors from soft purple to raging pink.

He walked over many small hills and entered what looked like a small forest bordering the larger Everfree one. The road he had walked on stretched into it and he continued on his path. He could hear birds singing a head and took it as a sign he was close.

The trees spread out thinner and thinner the further he walked, and he could see what must be Fluttershy's cottage at the end of the road. It looked to reflect the owner of the humble abode perfectly. It had a spirit of serene calm about itself, and nothing outside looked to be set up purely for sake of beauty or showing off. It was simple, unassuming and exactly as it should be.

Yet it still looked beautiful, just like the owner.

“Please don't fall for her too.”

“I am not. I am quite sure that doing anything to even come close to corrupting Fluttershy's innocence is a cardinal sin.”

“According to what power?”

“Every single one. Can you honestly say that after having looked in Fluttershy's eyes, that if I were to seduce her, the universe itself wouldn't spit me out in disgust?”

“...You might have a point.”

“Damn right I do.”

He passed by several critters and random animals hiding as the big scary human walked up to Fluttershy's cottage and knocked on her door. He heard movement coming from inside and waited for her to respond.

The door creaked opened and Fluttershy peaked out from the tiny gap. When she saw Karon standing there she opened the door wide and looked up at him.

“Oh, hi Karon, what are you doing here?”

“Hello Fluttershy. I just thought I should come and visit. I hope I'm not disturbing you with anything.”

“Not at all, please come inside.”

Karon stepped inside and looked around, there were several tiny homes made for various animals inside and he saw bowls and other food stuff spread around for the critter's benefit. It was decorated with a lot of warm colours and it looked, as Fluttershy would have put it, nice.

“So you live here alone with all the animals?”

“Yes, and I absolutely love it here where I can take care of all the little animals.”

“Are you not worried about the Everfree forest?”

“Well yes, a little, but nothing ever comes out of there. If you just stay away from it nothing scary will come after you.”

“Good to know.”

“So the forest is passive in regards to the land around it. That means that the purpose it has is to house something, to wait for something to come to it.”

“Fluttershy I was thinking ... you must know a lot about animals since you love them so much.”

“Well I know about many different animals, but I don't know if that is a lot....”

“I was wondering if you could teach me about all the animals you know of, what they eat and how the behave and so on .... and if they are dangerous.”

“Oh I would love to tell you. Please, just let me put Angel bunny to bed first.”

Karon looked around and on the floor a bit away from him stood the bunny, they locked gazes with each other. Both of their faces turned as hard as stone and their eyes squinted as a staring match commenced.

It was a primal thing, two males who had faced each other in combat before. Both of them regarded the other with suspicion and inside of them pure animal power roared at the sight of the other, but nothing of it could be seen outside of their eyes.

It was primal, it was the contest of male strength and determination of will. It was the pounding on chest and the lions roar, the eagles scree and the wolves growl.

It was very manly.

Of course, to Fluttershy the two males looked to be squinting at each other with determined faces as if they couldn't properly see one another. She shifted her eyes uncertainly between the two before interrupting.

“Uhm, Angel bunny it's time for bed now.”

But Angel bunny was busy. He was busy testing the strength of his little bunny heart in a contest of will, and so he didn't even flinch when Fluttershy called to him.

She looked at the two of them for a few more seconds before she flew over and picked Angel up, breaking his staring with Karon. She flew him over to a little basket that obviously functioned as his bed and put him in.

Karon smirked arrogantly at the little bunny, He had won the contest since Angel was the first to break away. That Fluttershy had done it to him was irrelevant. Angel glared daggers at him in anger and did a little motion where he pointed at his own eyes then pointed at Karon with a meaningful look.

“I will be watching you,” it said.

Fluttershy's back was turned to Karon so he answered with a hand gesture of his own. He didn't know if they used it in this world, but it's meaning was clear as something rude.

Fluttershy tucked the little rodent in tight and sang a little song that made the bunny promptly fall asleep. Even Karon was beginning to feel a little tired after the song. Fluttershy sure was a good singer.

She flew over and settled down on the floor. Karon looked around for something to sit down on, but he couldn't see anything so he followed her lead and sat down on the floor cross legged. Fluttershy looked a bit curious at the way he had folded his legs together, but she didn't say anything about it.

“So uhm, what do you want to know?”

Karon smiled greedily.

“Everything.”

They spent the next several hours talking about all the animals Fluttershy knew of. Fortunately, most of it was information that Karon knew of already, but there were some exceptions. There existed several creatures that were either pure mythology or long extinct in physical form in his home world, like a manticore or hydra.

The more she talked, the more convinced Karon became that the world of Equestria and Earth were intertwined with each other. He would need to put down his theory on paper and look it over, but he was beginning to get fairly certain he had information Lyra would give her soul to possess.

He would give it to her freely of course, but that was after he toyed with the idea of having a unicorn soul to play with. Plenty of high magic rituals could be performed if one had an extra soul for use.

When they were finished talking and Fluttershy had answered all Karon's questions to the best of her ability, the sun had set long ago and it was dark outside.

As dark as Equestria gets in any case.

“Fluttershy, I can't thank you enough for all the information you've given me. If you ever need help with anything just ask and I will do all I can.”

“Well, I don't think there is anything right now, but if there is I promise I will tell you.”

“Good. Well then Fluttershy, I think it's time for me to head home.”

“Oh, Okay.”

Karon got up from the floor and stretched his limbs. They cracked a lot and he got needles all over his legs as the blood started to flow back into them properly. He grimaced and walked unsteadily towards the door. Before he went through, he turned around to Fluttershy.

“Good night Fluttershy, I hope you have sweet dreams.”

“Thank you. I hope you have sweet dreams to ... if you want them to be that is.”

Karon couldn't stop himself from actually giggling a little. The pegasus was too adorable not to.

He closed the door behind himself and started walking back to the library. The sky above had a few clouds, but the waning moon was still very visible. A wind blew past him and made the trees about him rustle as the leaves moved about.

His legs returned to normal soon as he walked and he increased his pace. Hopefully there would be some food he could eat before going to sleep. Other than carrots that is. He was getting tired of nothing but non-stop vegetables.

Not that he had a choice.

But despite the diet, he still felt better in Equestria than he had ever before. Maybe it was the new body and the ridiculously clean environment, something else entirely, or maybe all of it. Really, it didn't matter. What mattered was that he was here and aimed to stay for a long time, and that this day had been the first of many.

He had resolved every outstanding issue concerning his presence, and had also been granted citizenship in the process. He had a place to stay and friends to keep him company.

He also had a mystery waiting for him within those dark, mist filled confines of the Everfree Forest. Life was simply good, and he knew that today he had taken the first of many steps on a long road stretching forth ahead of him. Next Chapter: Chapter 11: Forming Relationships Estimated time remaining: 23 Hours, 16 Minutes