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// Chapter 3: Meeting the Locals and a Princess 
// Story: All Hail the Dragonborn 
// by RedtheDestroyer 
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I woke up to the roaster crowing in the distance. I felt uncomfortable at the moment in my armor which means that I must have passed out at the bar. I remembered being with the bartender and having drinks then...

I looked around me seeing that I was definitely right. I checked my pockets to make sure nothing was out of place. A sigh escaped my mouth as I secured the last of my belongings. Everything was with me.

I look toward the bar stand seeing that the bartender seem to still be there. With a groan, I push myself up from the hard wood floor my armor making slight metal noises.

The bartender seem to notice me get up from my prone position, but she continued cleaning her drinks. One important question swam through my mind.

"How long was I out cold on the floor?"

"For about a solid three hours. Oh, and congratulations on winning the drinking challenge. Not many ponies make it to twelve mugs of Moonshine Waters." the bartender said.

I wasn't really surprised though from the feat. Back in Skyrim, twelve cups of ale was nothing compared to what the elves could hold. I've seen one collapse at the fifth cup of ale.

"Uh, thanks." I replied back.

The bartender looked to get a bit nervous my lack of conversation. "I realize that you must be a traveler wondering of you are still here." the bartender said.

"Yeah, in a way," I said sighing briefly before slumping in one of the stools at the bar stand. "And I'll need more of this new currency: Bits too."

"Hmm, then you'll need to work for it here." The bartender said.

I couldn't help but smile under my helmet. Work was usually enjoyable for me back in Skyrim. The feel for adventure and the adrenaline that came with it never got old to me. "I'm no stranger to work Ms...."

"You can call me Berry Punch. And you'll be the first hired help for my bar: The Whinning Pony." The bartender said to clarify.

I was completely fine with the arrangement. However, I couldn't help but notice how close some of the names were related to the walking horses. I mentally shrugged it off though blaming the hangover for making my train of thought too complicated so early in the morning.

"That's fine. I have nothing else going for me. Have another job for me then?" I asked her.

She paused in cleaning the beverages and mugs lost in thought momentarily before shaking her head. "Not right at the moment. I'll let you know when I have one for you again."

"Alright. I'll be taking a walk then." I said.

I was about to head out when Berry Punch called for me. I turned around to face her again. "A room will be prepared for you if you wish to stay here. I can tell you are new to Ponyvile." Berry Punch said.

My confusion and shock intensified by the unfamiliar pony related names, but I said nothing about it. "You would be right, Lady Punch. I come from a different land across the seas. I appreciate the hospitality you have shown toward me." I commited.

Berry Punch seemed mildly surprised at my choice of wording, but she seem to get its meaning well enough. "Think nothing of it. Ponyvile after all is the shining example for the Friendship of all of Equestria."

More questions formed in my mind, but I decided to save that for a later date. Preferably after I take my walk. "Of course. I'll be on my way then." I said heading out of the Whinning Pony.



When I first stepped out of the Whinning Pony I noticed the sun still shining and ponies still bustling around. It almost remind me of villages that I would pass by on a daily basis back in my homeland.

I started my walk around town occasionally getting glances toward me. None of the ponies seemed to mind the walking set of enclosed armor, so I never bothered them. Sniffing the air, I could smell a variety of different foods. My guess was they were equally homemade. I couldn't stop myself as I head straight for the market plaza in town.

My frown somewhat deepened behind my helmet seeing the foods for myself. Nevermind my stomach strangely grumbled in protest agreeing we shoild get something to snack on. I simply ignored my hunger pains moving along remembering I didn't have the gold on me.

It didn't take long before I saw a large gathering in the middle of the market plaza.

"Did you hear that the Princess will be giving a speech today?"

"Yeah! I heard Princess Twilight will be addressing the issue on the outbreak of dragons happening."

My mind stopped to process this information. So an outbreak of dragons running around and a Princess in this small town? "Excuse me miss, but how bad would the outbreak be exactly" I asked the conversing mares in front of him.

"Oh, from what I heard, it gotten bad. I heard it's been happening across the globe. Nopony knows the specifics though." The mare replied to me.

Before I could press it further however, the attention in the crowd swiftly switched to the winged unicorn on the platform in the middle of the plaza. "Greetings fellow townsponies. I am Princess Twilight Sparkle for thoughs new in town. And right now the town...."

I focus drifted off feeling my skin crawl in a strange way. I looked thrligh the crowd until Ispot what I was looking for. This pony wore black skin tight clothing with leather straps covering her chest and pants. She wore dark leather gloves with matching boots and cowl. The cowl also had a piece of black cloth covering her muzzle only revealing her sharp navy green eyes.

I almost didn't recognize the outfit instantly, but I could tell she not just hear to listen. The pony mobed up slowly closer and closer to the Princess making her way to the winged unicorn. I started to push my way toward the figure myself preparing my greatsword for later.

Then everyone noticed the cloaked figure as she pushed herself up on to the platform and dashed at Princess Twilight with incredible speed. The assassin then unsheathes a poisoned dagger.

With time not on my side I shout: "Tiid Klo Ul"

Time slowed almost to a bug crawl as I vault myself on to the stage platform. I dashed in front of Princess Twilight before time resumed its course. The shocked look the assassin showed of my sudden presence gave me enough time to draw my greatsword.

The assassin could only stare at me in anger as the Royal Guard was gaining ground to the platform. Something lit in her cowl beofre she disappeared before my eyes. Now it was my turn to be mildly shocked. It was almost like a wizard when he/she teleports.

I turn around sheathing my greatsword to face the Princess I protect from the assassin. The Princess briefly looked to be enthusiastic as she seemed to have literal sparkles in her eyes. "How were you able to slow time like that?!" The winged unicorn said her eyes somewhat distant, but hungry for knowledge. And that look alone let me know that I saved a crazy lavender mare in charge of a small town with possible magical powers.