Felix Caetus

Moving inBy: LunarGuard12

"Are you serious?" Canus asked.

"Yes. I see no real reason for you not to live in Ponyville." Celestia said. "You may be a chaos mage but you are not evil. That much I can tell just with the few minutes of talking with you."

"Ok then time to head to Ponyville."

"You don't even have a house there yet where will you stay?" Twilight asked

"He could stay at the boutique with me while it is constructed." Rarity offered.

"That won't be necessary everyone outside and I will show you what I mean. I have an idea." Everyone exited the house and Canus looked at it thinking about what he wanted to do. He snapped his fingers on both his hands simultaneously and his house glowed and shrank down to the size of a small doll house. "good to know that worked." he said surprised.

"You mean you had no idea if your magic would work or not?" Twilight asked.

"Hey magic is a new concept to me and to successfully pull of my first spell consciously is a big thing for me."

"Oh."

Canus picked up his house and said "So lets head out and find a place for me to set this up." before they could go though Marigold went up to Canus and nuzzled him and looked to the little hut he made for the manticore. "You can keep that. I don't really have a use for it and I made it for you too."

The Princesses said their good byes and teleported back to their castle. The group of ponies and Discord led Canus out of the woods and after some searching Canus found a spot in between Fluttershy's cottage and Applejack's farm and set his house up there. It was a good distance away from the town and pretty close to the

"Ok now that that is done it's time for a formal introduction. Discord get lost you already know enough."

"Fine if you need me shout something random." Discord said then popped leaving confetti in his wake.

"Ok well lets get started I know all of you but you don't know me except for Fluttershy that is. My name is Canus now and don't ask what my original name was I don't remember. Anyway it's nice to meet you all."

"What do you mean you know us?" asked Rarity.

"Ok you, Rarity are a dress designer and by the way I would like to ask you if tomorrow you could help make a couple things for me to wear sometime."

"Why certainly just let me know when you can come for sizing."

"Will do. You are Rainbow Dash" Canus said pointing to Rainbow "only pony to pull off the sonic rainboom and a master flyer and I would like to ask if you could help me learn to fly. I have wings but no idea how to use them."

"So that's why you weren't flying. Sure I could help with that. I'll turn you into the best flyer there is. Right after me of course." Rainbow said rubbing a hoof on her chest.

"You're Applejack, owner of Sweet Apple Acres" Canus said turning to face Applejack "Most honest pony there is, and also one of the best athletes I know of." Applejack smiled and asked "Got some'n you want to ask me too?"

"Yeah make sure you have apples ready for me to buy when I get some money."

"Sure thing sugarcube."

"Do me next!" Pinkie said popping in front of Canus.

"Ok ok Pinkie settle down. You are Pinkamina Diane Pie best party thrower, awesome baker, and a prankster."

"Are you psychic?"

"No I'm just really well informed." Canus said with a laugh and looked to Twilight and gave a sheepish smile "Hey Twilight sorry about that first encounter we had. I know you were only looking out for everyone but sometimes the direct approach is not the best ok? And. I would like if. Maybe. You could help me understand magic a little more if you can?"

"Celestia seems to trust you for some reason so I guess I can try and trust you too." Twilight said.

"Thanks now if you will excuse me I would like to get my home in order and Rarity I'll be by at around one tomorrow is that ok?"

"Sure darling I'll keep an hour open just in case we need it."

"Thanks." with that all the ponies present left and Canus looked at the house before snapping his fingers and Making the door leading in grow large enough to let Marigold in "Come on boy lets get inside."

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Canus entered his home and set it up while he had time and it soon came close to one and Canus left to go see Rarity about some clothes. As Canus walked around he noticed a few ponies giving him scared looks and thought to himself  'I'd be more surprised if they weren't scared of me I am taller than them can probably kill this entire town before anyone noticed and also I'm a predator while they are pray. Not that I would actually harm any of them. I'm not usually hostile to people unless they're hostile to me and most of the ponies here a nice.' Canus waved to a few ponies who didn't look completely scared of him and they waved nervously back. After a few minutes of walking around Canus found the boutique and walked inside making the bell ring and Rarity come to the front "Welcome to Carousel Boutique where everything is sleek, chic, and magnific." Rarity then noticed it was Canus who entered and said "Oh Canus hello. So what is it you were looking for me to help you make?"

"Can you do jackets?" Canus asked.

"Yes let's get your measurements and I'll see what I can do." Rarity then put Canus on a platform an floated several measuring tapes to get his measurements. "Now what kind of jacket are you looking for?" Rarity asked.

"Something like a duster, needs a few pockets for convenience, and don't forget to leave some openings for the wings too."

"What is a duster?" Rairty asked. Canus looked dumbfounded at Rarity 'she doesn't know what a duster is?' he thought to himself 'Wait that would kinda make sense there are not of bipedal creatures and very few would ask for clothes.' Canus then decided to explain what a duster was while she drew what he was talking about on a sketch pad and then Canus decided to ask for custom order 'She'll probably give me the first set for free since she is the element of generosity so it couldn't hurt to ask for a custom order.'

"Ok so want three of these 'dusters' all black with red and gold trim correct?" Rariy asked.

"Yep."

"Come back tomorrow and these will be done. But I must ask why black I think a solid blue would look much better on you then black, red, and gold."

"Trust me on this Rarity." Canus said with a smirk 'I'm going to look so bad ass with these dusters.' he thought to himself. "Hey Rarity can you teach me that gem detection spell you know?"

"I sure can but why do you ask?"

"Two reasons actually one is because I can make a profit off of finding gems and selling them and two I'm a dragon so being able to find gems to eat will be really handy."

"Very well when your order is done in a few days come back and I'll teach you the spell."

"Thanks Rarity and you will get a huge discount off my gems when i start selling them. Well better find out where everything is around here if I'm going to be here awhile. See ya later Rarity." Canus said as he walked out the door. Rarity waited for the door to close before looking at the drawings with the 'dusters' on them she had no idea why they were named after a cleaning implement but she liked the way the design was and she had to admit Canus had a good eye for colors.

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Canus walked around Ponyville taking in the layout since this would be his hometown now. 'Man I love this place haven't even been her two days and I have no regrets.' Canus stumbled upon SugarCube Corner after awhile and he looked at the giant gingerbread house and could only think 'I just know I'm going to get diabetes if I walk in those doors.' he stood there for a second more before shrugging and saying "I'll get diabetes if I go in but hey what self respecting brony wouldn't go in." and entered. As Canus entered he picked up on two things. The place had the sweetest aroma he had ever smelled and that the place was a mess. Pinkie came running out of a room chasing after a little pegasus colt and unicorn filly saying "Time for a nap you two. Your parents will be so mad if you aren't asleep when they come home and I still have to clean too." the cake twins then turned two separate ways forcing pinkie to choose one to follow and she chose the unicorn thinking she could catch her easier. she was wrong as the filly coated herself in magic and then ran up a wall. 'Well those two will be even more of a problem now that Pound is a natural flyer AND Pumpkin has gotten better at magic.' Canus thought to himself. After Pumpkin had gotten away from Pinkie the pink mare had fallen to the floor panting. "Need help?" Canus asked moving to stand over Pinkie. "Oh hi Canus I couldn't ask you to help the cakes asked me-"

"To watch the twins while they either went to drop off an order or to have a night to themselves though I'm assuming the latter since the place has to be clean." Canus said helping Pinkie up.

"Yeah how did you know?" Pinkie asked.

"I know things remember."

"Oh yeah. But how can you help? Pound flies and Pumpkin can walk on walls and you can't." Pinkie said turning her head and giving Canus a confused look. Canus smiled "But you forget I can use magic." he said snapping his fingers 'I love snapping my fingers for magic gives just the right amount of flair.' he thought to himself as he moved towards a wall then proceeded to wall up the wall much the same way Pumpkin had "Look I'm Spiderman" Canus laughed moving to get the twins. After a few minutes and some coordination Pinkie and Canus managed to catch the twins and put them down for their nap. "Thanks Canny." Pinkie said looking at the white dragon.

"Heh. No problem it was honestly kinda fun walking on the ceiling." Canus said with a chuckle laughing at the nickname Pinkie had just given him. "Ok now that is done you can clean this place up and then set up the surprise party you are planning for me."

"Who told you about the party?" Pinkie asked wondering how he had found out about the party she was planning.

"You just did." Canus laughed he knew she would have been planning one since she found out about him and he loved messing with people so he used that against her. "Well anyway I'll be walking around Ponyville for awhile so set it up while I'm out ok." Pinkie gave him a salute and Canus laughed some more at the salute 'That's why I love Pinkie everything seems to just slide right off her.'

After leaving SugarCube Corner Canus decided to head to Twilight's since it was also in town. It didn't take long for him to find the iconic library that housed the most powerful unicorn. 'I really should get some books to read so I can know more about Equestria.' Canus knocked on the door which was answered by spike who had to look up to look Canus in the eyes "Can I help you?" the little purple dragon asked.

"Hey Spike. Twilight home?"

"Yeah but how do you know my name?" Spike asked surprised

"I can read minds." Canus said opening his eyes wide and staring at Spike. Spike backed up scared of this mind reading dragon. Canus burst out laughing "I'm just mess'n with ya I can't read minds I just know a lot of things." Twilight came down from upstairs and saw Canus at the door "Canus what are you doing here?" she asked.

"Oh I was just walking around town and I decided to stop here.Maybe check out a few books to read."

"Oh well what kinds of books were you looking for?"

"Some magic books, history, culture, and anything else that might help me with understanding Equestria better." Twilight's horn glowed and brought down about twenty books and put them down in front of Canus. "Well that's a lot of books." Canus looked them over and found three that looked interesting 'Types of magic, Animals of Equestria, and Basic Dragon Biology.' "Twilight these three should be good for now I'll come back for the others if I need to." Canus said picking up the three books  Twilight smiled and Canus couldn't help but smile to himself 'she has such a nice smile.' he thought.

"Ok well Talk to ya later Twi. Need to get back to figuring out the towns layout for myself." Canus said walking out the door. After Canus shut the door Spike looked to Twilight and asked "Is he the dragon that you were worried about?"

Twilight sighed "Yeah I guess he's not a bad guy after all." Looking out the window Twilight could see Canus walking around and saying hi to a few ponies who didn't shy away from him immediately. 'I just hope he doesn't become a problem.'

Canus left town after a little while wanting to say thank you to Fluttershy for being the first to warm up to him 'she is the element of kindness but still it would be good to be nice to her.....and the fact she's one of my favorite ponies may have something to do with that too.' Canus thought to himself with a smile. He made it to the little cottage on the edge of the Everfree and found Fluttershy singing to her birds. Canus quietly walked up behind her and sat down under a tree nearby closed his eyes and listened 'I always liked her singing. so calm. so peaceful.' Canus didn't know how long he sat there but he knew he was found when he heard a quiet 'eep' he opened his crimson eyes and looked to Fluttershy who was shivering on the ground covering her head in fear. Canus then facepalmed the smack loud and clear 'Oh how can I be so stupid she's scared of dragons.'

Canus moved over to Fluttershy and said "Sorry Fluttershy shouldn't have snuck up on you. That's a bad habit of mine I tend to be quiet and enter places unnoticed." Fluttershy slowly looked up at Canus who gave a warm smile to her and offered a taloned hand to help her up. She looked to the offered hand before taking it and getting up. "Why were you just sitting there?" Fluttershy asked.

"I was listening to your singing. It's very calming by the way. Beautiful too." Fluttershy looked around and noticed the animals at the edges of where she and Canus were. Canus noticed this and slowly walked towards the animals. they quickly bolted as he got close "Guess it would have been to easy if they stayed." Canus said to himself. he felt a light tap on the side of his leg and looked down to see none other than Angel kicking his leg. "Well that's to be expected you are Fluttershy's pet and not as scared as the other animals." Canus bent down and petted Angel who only gave him a glare. "You can't hurt me and I'm not scared of you soooo yeah. Deal with it." Fluttershy was out of earshot for the conversation Canus had with Angel and didn't hear the exchange Canus said his thank you that he wanted to say to Fluttershy and then since the day was almost over he decided to head back into his house.

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Canus walked back while thinking about what he should do next and after he had made it back He noticed Pinkie hadn't set up a party in his house and decided that she planed on doing it later to actually make it a suprize party. He got his things together he had decided to call the only one who would know anything about chaos magic and the last person Canus wanted to call at the moment. Discord. 'How did he say to call him? Oh that right yell something random.' Canus thought for a moment then knew exactly what to yell to get the draconequu's attention. Canus took a deep breath before shouting "Turtle harmonica!" A few seconds later the draconequu's in question appeared.

"I knew you would call me. I've just been waiting for you to." Discord said reclining on air.

"Ok that is like the epitome of being a creeper." Canus said.

"Oh that's not nice. But anyway how can I help you?"

"Well my magic is chaos based and I know none of the books Twilight could loan me would have anything for that so I figured might as well ask the only one who knows anything about it."

"That's a good point but what can you offer me?"

"How about I cause some better chaos? I mean more control over it will allow me to do crazier things right?"

Discord thought about this for a moment before saying "You have yourself a deal. Now I made your magic like mine but not like mine you will have control but you can fail while I can't."

"Why did you set it up that way?" Canus had to ask.

"Do I need a reason to be random?"

"Good point but anyway, You added that blood price to it too. Why did you have to add that and don't say I'm being random."

"Alright, alright, I put the blood price on Dissonance's powers because they are more violent than mine. So a tax seemed like a good idea and you don't seem to like the idea of hurting yourself."

"Self mutilation is something that unsettles me to no end. Seeing something like that tends to make me feel really weak and sometimes sick to my stomach as well."

"What I did was not intended to cause pain but only keep you in check. That's why you can use blood that pours from a open wound not from a self inflicted wound. I meant it for self defense nothing more."

Canus took that in and mulled it over for a few seconds before saying "Ok thanks for that info Discord you can go back to causing your chaos now."

"What not going to invite me in?"

"No not yet. maybe in a week or two when I settle in a little more." Discord then shrugged and faded away. "Well nothing is wrong yet. Probably won't stay that way the whole time I'm here better get the house all sorted and in order." Canus then opened the front door and entered and smiled to himself knowing he was going to like it here.