Outside the castle, the pegasus drawn carriage was waiting for the girls, Spike, and Anton. The group approached them with Twilight levitating a rolled up paper into her bag.
"Thanks for this official Equestria citizen approval document for Anton, Princess," Twilight began, "I'll be sure to have the Mayor approve of it and instate him as a resident of Ponyville."
"See that you do." Celestia replied.
"Thank you so much for approving this, Princess." Fluttershy thanked her.
"Yeah. I really appreciate this." Anton admitted.
"My pleasure, you two. Now you all best get along. And, Anton, I hope to see you again soon." she smiled.
"We both do." Luna put in.
Anton smiled back, "So do I."
They got into the carriage and the pegasi guards flew off carrying them. Anton looked down and waved bye to the Princesses.
"Princess Celestia and Princess Luna sure were nice." Anton told the ponies.
"You won't find any nicer ponies than them," Pinkie answered, "Unless you count us, of course." she grinned.
"So once we get home, you, Fluttershy and I will take this to the Mayor and have her fill out the form to make you an official resident in Ponyville." Twilight promised.
"As well as my adopting of you." Fluttershy added.
"Thanks, girls. I mean with all that's happened to me this is still a lot to process," Anton began, "I mean even if I am made a resident how will all the other ponies feel about me? I mean the last thing I want is others hating me for what I am." he sighed.
"Don't worry, Anton," Twilight started, "We'll be right there with you, and I promise you will not be hated by them."
"I hope so." Anton answered, as Fluttershy stayed close to him to give him comfort.
When the group landed in Ponyville Square, they dismounted the carriage, as Twilight spoke to the guards, "Thanks again, sirs."
"Our pleasure, Princess." One answered.
"Yeah. You keep up the good work, and you might get a raise." Anton added.
Another spoke, "That's what we're looking forward to."
When they took off, Anton put his jacket hood over his head not wanting to be scene by the ponies yet. Twilight turned to her friends, "Fluttershy and I will take Anton to the town hall to get registered."
"And we'll get ready for the party." Pinkie added, as she took Rarity, A.J, Rainbow Dash, and Spike with her.
"Come on, Anton, right this way." Twilight said, as she and Fluttershy led him to the town hall.
As Anton walked at their sides, he noticed some ponies were looking in his direction, so he made sure his hood was fastened tight so they wouldn't see his face.
The two friends seeing his discomfort held him closer as they trotted into the town hall and saw Mayor Mare giving orders to some of her workers, "She looks really busy." Fluttershy said in worry.
"Come on," Twilight said, as the three approached, "Mayor?"
The mayor turned and saw them, "Oh, Twilight, Fluttershy! What a surprise. What brings you two here this afternoon?"
Twilight spoke up, "Well, Mayor, we've received this document from Princess Celestia to make a new friend of ours an official resident of Ponyville."
"As well as this adoption form officially making him my child." Fluttershy added.
"I see. Well, it's always good to welcome new ponies in town. So where is the boy?" The Mayor wondered.
"Before we show you, we must tell you he's not a pony." Twilight said.
"Oh, is he a dragon or perhaps a zebra by any chance?"
"He's neither." Fluttershy answered.
"Neither? Then what is he?"
Twilight answered, "It's better to show you."
Fluttershy looked back, "Anton, come here please."
The mayor saw the boy walk over still with his hood up, "Go on, Anton. Take your hood off." Twilight said.
Anton pulled his hood down revealing himself to the mayor. Naturally the mayor was taken aback by Anton's appearance, before giving him a look of curiosity, "Well, what have we here?"
"Mayor Mare, this is Anton MacLeod," Fluttershy introduced, "And, Anton, this is Mayor Mare, Ponyville's mayor."
Anton approached, and extended his hand out, which the mayor put her hoof in and shook, "A pleasure to meet you, Anton," the mayor began, "Forgive my look of surprise, it's just I've never seen anything like you before."
"No harm done. Truth is I've never met a mayor before." Anton admitted.
The mayor smiled, "They say good things happen to those who least expect it."
"Then I guess both of us are lucky." Anton joked and the two laughed, while Twilight and Fluttershy smiled at this.
Fluttershy spoke, "So about instating Anton as a resident of Ponyville?"
"Follow me, and we'll fill it out right away." The Mayor answered, as the three followed her.
Inside an office, Twilight, Fluttershy, and the mayor were filling out the form. The mayor spoke, "There, all that's left is for Anton to sign it."
Anton approached the table seeing the form that would make him an official resident in the town, "I sign this and I'm part of this community?"
"That's right." Twilight nodded.
Anton took the quill and wrote out his name, "There."
The mayor spoke, "As mayor of Ponyville, I welcome you to our town."
"Thanks, Mayor." Anton smiled.
The mayor turned to the two ponies, "And I can assume Pinkie's already preparing a party for him?"
"Uh-huh." Twilight confirmed.
"Then let's go and join them." The mayor said, as the group left town hall.
Sometime later outside Sugarcube Corner, all of Ponyville turned up for the mysterious big event, as the Mayor stood next to a podium on a stage, "Welcome, mares and gentlecolts. Today I am here to announce we have a new resident who will be living amongst us in Ponyville," some of the ponies were curious while some didn't know what the big deal was, "I know it doesn't sound as exciting, but our newest resident isn't like any pony. But another species." many of the ponies who weren't as interested were suddenly curious.
Twilight stood by her side, "Everypony, may we introduce Anton MacLeod." She and Fluttershy stepped aside revealing Anton who took the spotlight.
He looked out at the crowd of ponies who looked astounded and shocked at his appearance. Anton had felt butterflies in his stomach, but worked up the courage to speak, "Hello, everypony. My name's Anton, and it's nice to meet you all?" he stared sweating.
When the ponies still hadn't responded, Fluttershy spoke up, "I know Anton seems different, but look at us, we're also different and yet we're still similar."
Twilight nodded, "Fluttershy's right. It doesn't matter what we are. Pony, dragon, zebra, or anything. Because when it comes down to it, we're all no different from each other. So let's add another to our community and show we're a town of all kinds."
Soon all the ponies in the crowd applauded and cheered for not only Twilight and Fluttershy's conjoint speech, but for welcoming Anton as well.
Pinkie cheered, "Come on, everypony. Let's party!" and with that the party began.
Fluttershy spoke to her adopted boy, "Come on, Anton. Let's show you around." she brought him over to where the other residents were.
"Hey, Fluttershy!" came a voice, as three fillies trotted over.
"Hi, girls."
"We wanted to introduce ourselves to Anton here." the unicorn filly began.
"Of course. Anton, this is Appleboom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo."
"And we're known as..." Applebloom began, as the three announced, "The Cutie Mark Crusaders!" they bumped their rumps together showing off their cutie marks.
"What crusaders?" Anton was confused.
"Cutie Mark Crusaders." Scootaloo replied.
"Yeah. Sorry, but I don't know what that is."
Fluttershy spoke, "A cutie mark is a symbol ponies earn when they discover their hidden talent. Like mine symbolizes my gift of caring for animals."
"I see. And you three. Yours look so similar." Anton noticed.
"Well, originally it's been our mission to find our hidden talents, but then we discovered our real hidden talent is helping other ponies find theirs." Applebloom explained.
"So now it's our job to help other blank flanks or other ponies find the true meaning of their talent." Sweetie Belle finished.
"Interesting."
"So you got a talent or would you like us to help you find yours." Scootaloo offered.
"Actually, I do have a talent. I'm a good sketch artist and painter." he answered.
"Really?" Applebloom asked.
"Uh-huh. Although some people have never appreciated it." he muttered while thinking about his aunt and cousin.
The trio were curious as to what he meant, until Sweetie Belle turned to Fluttershy, "Hey, Fluttershy. Will Anton be attending school with us?"
Fluttershy spoke, "Well, I was thinking about asking Cheerilee if it was ok."
"I'm sure she'll say yes," Scootaloo said, "And if she does, we'd be happy to show him the ropes around the schoolhouse."
"That'd be very kind of you, girls."
"School?" Anton asked, before sighing, "Well, I guess an education is still a must in any world."
Twilight approached having heard their conversation and spoke, "That's right. It's also a good way for you to make friends around your age."
"Friends. Yeah." Anton agreed solemnly, while thinking of his friends back home who he never even had a chance to say goodbye too.
"Anton!" Pinkie cried out, as he and the girls looked over seeing the party pony and all the others standing by a table with cake, "Over here!"
Twilight, Fluttershy, and the CMC bring him over, "What's this?"
"It's your 'Welcome to Ponyville Cake'." Pinkie explained.
"Thanks, but you didn't have to do this."
"I know, but I'd do anything to make my friends happy. Even my new ones," Pinkie hugged him, and he returned it, "Here, try some." she offered him a slice.
Anton took the slice and ate some of it. After swallowing, his eyes lit up, "Delicious! This is one of the best cakes I've ever eaten!"
"You can thank Sugarcube Corners for that." Pinkie answered, while motioning to the Cake family who bowed their heads, while the Cake children clapped.
Anton looked around seeing all the ponies welcoming him. He looked back at the mane six, "Thanks, girls. I appreciate you doing this for me. I could really love living here."
"We're glad to hear you say that, sugarcube." Applejack smiled.
"That we are." Rarity agreed.
"Come on, let's make this party last while it can!" Pinkie announced, and they all cheered.
When nighttime rolled in, Anton was sitting in the guest room was Fluttershy's cottage on the guest bed while looking out the window.
"Anton, lights out." Fluttershy came in.
"Ok, Fluttershy. I was just looking at the moon. Princess Luna literally raises and lowers it?"
"That's right," Fluttershy trotted over to his side, as they looked up at he moon, "The same as when Princess Celestia raises and lowers the sun."
"Wow," Anton admitted before yawning, "Well, I'm gonna catch me some winks. And thanks for letting me use this guest room as my own."
"You're welcome. And we'll be sure to get you some things so that this will really feel like a bedroom."
"Cool. Well, goodnight."
"Goodnight, Anton." Fluttershy smiled, as she hugged him and kissed his forehead before slipping out the door and turning the light off.
Anton got into bed and got comfy before looking up at the night sky through his window, "Goodbye old life, and hello new one." he fell asleep, and eagerly awaited to see what new surprises would await him in the land of Equestria.