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// A New Home 
// Story: Story of the Shadowmane 
// by Navras97 
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	If news got out that a black-red alicorn stallion that can make dimensional portals from thin air was in Ponyvile, Ponyville will be flooded by spectators and soon mother will catch wind of the news. She’ll probably freeze me for another several millennia. Or she’ll probably just rid of me forever by stabbing a wooden stake through my chest. I should just settle in Ponyville, no… wait that’s not a good idea. Actually I’ll build a house just outside of Ponyville; I want to visit my friends from time to time. I ask Twilight about any possible areas I can build a house near outside Ponyville. Fluttershy zooms up to me with an adorable grin, 

“You can build your house near my cottage, and I’ve always wanted a neighbor to share my animals with!” Animals? She must be a caretaker to animals. She was so timid yet motherly when I saw her and now she looks excited. I think she lives rather isolated from every pony else. That’s why she wanted me to rest; she naturally has a motherly impression to the sickly or delicate. There weren’t much wildlife in Volkihar, just raging dragons and undead wolf packs. I’m living near a new friend, and I can tell she’s quite kind and loving. Applejack comes into the conversation with an offer, 

“How about we help you build your house Shadowmane? Seem like a good plan?” I wave my hoof, 

“It’s okay, I’ll build it myself, and I’m a bit picky with where I live.” They all didn’t seem so skeptical on how I would build the house, but they respected my response. I give Fluttershy a smile that could warm even my undead heart “I’m very grateful” I thank her, she nods in approval, 

“It’s no problem really. I have a nice place where you can clear out where no animals are living in.” Well it’s a start; I’ll build my house in the timeless dimension, something I discovered when snooping around in the old Volkihar laboratory when I was a colt. The clone spell I learned will help dramatically with the construction. I’ll keep a team of clones set on forming materials and another building with them.  I’ll set the dial to 1 day=1 year, its maximum output and I won’t be seeing them for a while. I won’t just keep my clones in the dimension by themselves or else they’ll grow minds of their own and leave the work unfinished. “Come on” Fluttershy says, “I’ll show the plot of land, this way.” Everypony follows Fluttershy to the plot of vacant land she was talking about.  “Here it is” She points at a group of trees. 

“This will do fine thank you” Using my magic, I uproot the trees in the area. To keep the place clean, I replant the trees in the grass plains. I cut out the grass and pound the surface flat. The land is as smooth as skin, perfect for placing the final piece gently. The ponies look amazed again for the magical prowess display. I take a long look at the mares that befriended me, and give them a rather sappy smile. 

“Is everything alright partner?” Applejack asked me. 

“Everything’s fine.” I tell her.” Goodbye every pony” I tell them. I open the portal to see my newfound friends faces disappear. It will be a year until I see them again. Normally I’m used to watching the years pass by, but with them… I find it hard to watch time pass by. If I keep my head on the goal to finishing my manor, 1 year will pass by quickly…