We’re going to need all the help we can get cause this home I’ve been gifted is, as you say, abandoned. Twi later in the night showed me a part of the letter that stated the last time it had residents living within was around a year and a half ago, its location being undesirable for ponies afraid of the Everfree. I however, don’t care if it’s near or even in the forest, I’m just grateful for having my own place now!

Who used to live there? Because, I’ve seen too many horror movies.

“Well I thought ahead! I managed to get a hold of Rainbow this morning before you woke up and had her scout out the place. You’ll love to hear this, Fluttershy is your neighbor! Well sort of, your homes are a small walk away from each other but she’s the closest to you!” Twilight says with a smile, her tail swooshing back and forth.

Does that count as neighbors?

heh, she’s like a dog

Throw a stick, see if she goes for it.

Spike smiles a bit, turning to me saying, “Hope you like animals though, Fluttershy loves to help animals out. Even bears...” His obvious attempt to worry me doesn’t work. Okay I’m lying, I’m terrified of bears, those things are built to destroy and even if this joyful ass world seems to defy all logic I’m not taking my chances.

When your in a different world, you gotta be cautious.

“He knows that Fluttershy can talk to animals right? He’s in no danger”

“Eh, some things are better left unsaid” He shrugs. Twi giggles at this yet she still feels obligated to tell me about Fluttershy’s unique ability.

Hasn’t he only encountered her twice?

“That’s great, we got a whole crew!” Some good news for once. “So what are we waiting for?”

Enjoy it while it last.

“Jeez, what happened to you tomb raider?” My use of an Earth reference goes straight over everyponys head.

How do they not know what a tomb raider is?

I should mention that while I use cuss words with large leeway around these ponies, they can usually make a assumption and figure out what they mean but for the word fuck I had to do some teaching.

I wish we had a chapter on that.

My use of the word or really the way all humans use it is really in any place, fuck this or that fucking rules or like I said yesterday, you fuck? Twilight, Spike and most of the others found my constant use of the word embarrassing at first after I explained its meaning, after awhile though they seemed to just ignore it.

I don’t remember him saying that.

“No, not at all. I actually don’t really like being around even one pers- pony that much either” Rainbows ears go against her head.

“Oh...” her stature deflates.

Aww, poor dashie.

“I like being around you girls though, and Spike. I don’t know why but, it’s different. Plus your a really good friend Rainbow, your lots of fun and you get my jokes” Saying this out loud is slightly embarrassing for me, talking all sappy makes my face heat up a bit.

Rainbows ears peek back up along with her figure, “Of course I-... I mean *ahem*” She looks away with a blush. “Thanks Joey, that’s pretty cool you think that”

Jesus Christ, just kiss already.

“Well *cough* beside all of the dust, dead animals, *cough* dirty windows, and rough paint job I’d say this is great” I wave my hand in front of my face battling against the spiderwebs and floating dust. “Dash *cough* open every window you can find please god”

Burn that thing to the damn ground.

I stick my upper half out the front window, “Hey your just in time, we need reinforcements in here!” I yell out to them waving my arm in a, come hither motion.

Yea, your gonna need help burning it.

“Holy shit! What happened!” My eyes frantically pace from face to face. That’s when I notice that I’m the only one freaking out drawing a confused look from me. “What are you guys doing? She just passed out, she could be having a stroke or something I don’t know? Why are you all so calm?”

Twilights the first to speak up, “She’s okay Joey, she passes out of fright all the time, as long as she didn’t bump her head she’ll be okay” Spike nods in agreement.

“Yea.. she’s been like this since as long as I can remember, even filly school. She always come to right away” Dash says walking over to my side.

This is one of the situations where you friends are tired of your bullsh*t.

Her serious tone makes me reconsider. “I.. I’m not” I pause thinking of the right words to say how I feel. “Twilight and Spike are wonderful roommates, so wonderful that I actually like their company but, I shouldn’t be around the library that much plus this collar has issues I haven’t told you” I need to come clean.

I’m honestly surprised he didn’t tell her before.

“Your a goofball. Anyway this collar isn’t to protect me” She looks in confusion.

Technically, it is, isn’t it?

“Because apparently I’m dangerous. I’m leaking dangerous magic that harms ponies that aren’t either one of the princesses or one of the elements. I can cause depression and other terrible things that are out of my control but, if I don’t take the collar off every so often it builds up and I can’t control myself from having a panic attack or at least that’s what I think happens”

So the color protects him, it’s just not it’s main function.

About 30 mins go by before I realize I forgot to take that medication, if my apparent awareness didn’t already give that away. The pony laying into me makes me unable to move, it’s not the worst situation to be in honestly. Deep inside me this is rather soothing, it’s almost healing to previous damages done to my heart from failed relationships. Although Twilight isn’t a lover or anything, it just feels like I’m not as empty, I feel... love. It’s a forgotten feeling, being loved that is, almost foreign but I can still recognize it. I’ve missed this.

This seems interesting.

My head remains active for what feels like hours, memories of my past coming and going, some good some bad, well mostly bad. Finally I find myself where I always do, wishing things worked out and that life was easier. It hurts my heart, making me feel ill as a tear runs down my face. My last relationship I tried so hard, I had done everything to make things work but in the end I knew it wasn’t going to work out and it wasn’t good for me. Now I’m afraid of trusting anyone that close again, her failure to hold her promises hurt me terribly so.

I remember you saying something about a prologue, is that still in the works or is there going to be a flashback or maybe a filler chapter?

I go back into my room and pack up all of my clothing and things that were carried over with me. I was wearing my backpack when I was brought here, it’s contents were mainly school books and folders however, my phone was in there as well. It’s battery dead now and the service here was of course nonexistent so it’s purpose was really nothing at this point beside the few songs I had downloaded on there. Music wasn’t something I really cared about that much anyway so my phone is pretty much collecting dust at this point.

So he was either in school, on his way to school, or leaving school when he came to equestria.

I look at the clock and see it’s 10 am, rather early for this bird. I leave my stuff packed in my room and head downstairs, it’s dead silent. Spike isn’t up yet, it must be the weekend.

How does he know it’s a weekend?

I go outside for a moment to check the mailbox, probably the last time I’ll ever get mail for Twilight so why not. It’s the newspaper and a few bills that are labeled with Twilights name, nothing sticks out.

They have bills?

“Joey... you need to read this” Her face covered in worry. My heart sinks, what could possibly make her react like that? I walk over grabbing the paper from her hand, reading the headline.

‘Foreign Stallion found dead! First pony suicide in over 8 years’

My body fills with chills as I look to the image, it’s the same unicorn I met with Dash.

I think I’m starting to understand his magic. Also, only 8 years? Celestia must not be doing her job or something.

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This chapter felt sloppy, I didn’t really like it looking back. I’ll answer your questions in order like normal,
5. He has met her a handful of times, it’s a stupid question by Twilight
16. Yes it is, it just doesn’t worry about himself enough to mention that
19. I said I would if you wanted one, it seems like I should given how many questions are caused by lack of background
21. Spoke would be up early if the library was open, it seems stoopid but it’s closed during weekends
22. Yea, there’s still rent and shit even in Equestrian, that’s why Joey is compensated with 800 bits a month

I love your notes, always get a laugh out of me! Also Celestia needs to step her game up for real right? Best thing you said tho was them all being fed up with Fluttershy passing out all the damn time.

Thanks for reading Pete! I’ll make a prologue along with the next chapter so you don’t feel cheated, just might take longer than usual but, ya never know I keep breaking my own rules on when I’m supposed to take nights off

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The funny thing is that the comments just come from the top of my head, glad you enjoy them.

Hope to see it.

‘Foreign Stallion found dead! First pony suicide in over 8 years’

Uh oh

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Hey you did this! Nah I’m playing, also been super busy so only have like 75% of the prologue done. The new chapter with it as well is going to be a very important ass chapter so I’m taking my time with it once I get going.

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I would never. Or would I?

“Tomb raider? Well I might as well be whatever you called me cause your place is a fucking tomb. Did I use the word right?” My face remains in awe for a moment at such profanity leaving a ponies mouth. Then as quickly as my surprise fades, it’s filled with pride.

I turn to Twilight and Spike, there expressions still in shock, “I *sniff* I raised that mare” I pretend to wipe away tears from my eyes with my hoodie sleeve. I look back to Rainbow holding up my hand for a high five, “Fuck yeah you did!” She meets hand with hoof. This is truly a wonderful step for mankind in Equestria.

It's beautiful....... tbh I kinda hope him and RD end up together, but it's a very close tie between her and Twi.

‘Foreign Stallion found dead! First pony suicide in over 8 years'

My body fills with chills as I look to the image, it’s the same unicorn I met with Dash.

Ooooh shit that ain't good......

Hrm, so passing contact is relatively slow. Well that's something....