It was early morning. The sun had barely begun to show it's light over the horizon, instead a faint orange glow peeked eastward above the tall and majestic pines and conifers.
A Train, sped it's way through the forests. Steaming past view upon view of trees with the occasional panorama of some scenic waterfall or river whenever it crossed a bridge. It's rhythmic chugging breaking the silence and natural ambience of the forests. Aboard this train, a man sat in his seat, clutching one of his suitcases and looking out onto the passing scenery. The Name of this man Arcanis. Doctor Arcanis.
It had been roughly seven years since he left Equestria and willingly came to this world. He had come here with the intentions of starting anew and that he thought of himself as better of amongst the humans than under the rule of Celestia, whom was the reason he fled to this world. Having been disgraced by her and being mistakenly accused of performing dark magic. He had nothing against her, though he wanted to live in a world were some higher being wasn't going to restrain him and prevent him from reaching his potential.
So far, he had manage to build quite a reputation amongst the Humans during his time in this world. Under the guise of a man with a rather prestigious background and partially using his powers and wisdom, he managed to acquire a great wealth and rose to the top of Human society. Becoming one among the rich and wealthy of this country they call "America". Despite all of this, he had started to grow tired if not irritated by city life. New York was just too noisy for one such as himself to focus. Too many noises, too many people, and too little space to breathe or think. This had motivated his decision to move to the countryside, if not the frontier. Where he could be able to think more clearly and have the isolation he so desired.
The place he was heading to had drawn in his interest. It was a Frontier town in the Washington Territory over at the Pacific Northwest. It would be like any old frontier settlement in the area but what separated it from others was it's name. a name that despite it's out of place nature was very familiar with the likes of him: Canterlot. Initially he had heard it in passing in a conversation before looking it up on official maps of the United States. Surely enough, he found it and was utterly confused as to why it went by that name. Thus adding yet another reason to go there.
Aside from the numerous stops and a couple of transfers, the trip by Train was arguably faster and more convenient than having to travel on hoof back in his native Equestria. which would take longer periods of time to travel. He had been quite fascinated by the iron beasts ever since he came to this world. The inhabitants in it seems to be quite technologically advanced in comparison to the Equestrian civilizations. Advanced and much more convenient.
While the Train neared it's destination. The Forest gave way to a vast open field. passing by ranches and farms. As it slowed. Arcanis could see the town before. Indeed it was as he had expected it to be. A frontier town, typical of those in the region. But at the same time, he could not shake of the inescapable feeling that there was something unique about this town.
Upon disembarking and making his way to the Station, something familiar caught his eye. Hanging in front of the Station, next to the American flag hung the flag of Equestria. In his world, it represented the entire land that he hailed from, but here it merely represents a small county the settlement stands on. for a while he stood staring at the unusual sight, and then grinned in utter disbelief.
"It's good to be home.", he sarcastically thought to himself. "Good to be home".