New in Ponyville

It's been good so far. Ponyville was unlike any town Tanken and Blaze were raised. Back home, smoke would pollute the air followed by the occasional airship flying around. It is different after all. Tanken was amazed at how this place looked so clean. No sign of machines except for a train near by. It makes him feel quite serene.

Tanken looked at his brother. Blaze was just dragging his hooves with his head kept low. His eyes still look tired but the slightly cold air kept Blaze awake. But that's not the case.

"Something bothering you," Tanken asked.

"Nah I'm good," Blaze answered. Looking away from Tanken.

"Blaze, I know somethings wrong. What's bothering you," Tanken said as he neared Blaze.

"It just that........ I kind of miss home. Even if it turn to a tartarus hole, I still miss our old house......our friends........mom." Blaze answered. He then hung his head low  again.

Tanken felt a little regret. But he just went closer to Blaze,"That's what we're here for. To get a new home and friends. To start over our lives and forget the pass."

"Tanken, I just can't. What about mom and Azu-" Blaze was interrupted as a random pony with a pile of books collided to Blaze. Causing Blaze to be under the pile of heavy books. "Hey! Watch it!" Blaze shouted as he poked his head out of the pile. He then looked the pony, but it isn't a pony at all. Instead is a small dragon.

"Sorry. It just that I have to get these books to the library," it spoke. Blaze just kept silent. He remembered dragons as beast and savages. This dragon is like the complete opposite of it's brethren.

"I'm guessing your not from here aren't you," it spoke again as the dragon gathered it's books. Blaze was still quiet.

Tanken finally spoke," I'm sorry. My little brother had never saw a drake like you before." The dragon just shrugged and left. Still heaving that giant pile of books.

Blaze snapped out of his trance. He tried to piece it together of how a dragon got here in the first place and how is it not scaring anypony. Tanken simply trotted away and signaled Blaze to come. Blaze followed."Wait for me!" he yelped.

2 Hours Later

They looked through the whole town. Tanken and Blaze decided this place is good enough to settle in. All they need is to get a house.

"Big bro, how are we going to get a house?" Blaze asked.

"Well, remember that ancient blade I found?" Tanken said as Blaze nodded."That old thing could cost a few thousand bits."

Tanken then took out a small dagger. It was dusty but had a sleek design. The handle was encased on gold and the blade itself is made of a dragon's tooth. The sheath was made of silver with a golden linen. It was told to be one of the tribal relics of the ancient pegasi. If only the dust was removed then the dagger would show its true beauty.  Tanken put the blade back to his saddlebag.

They headed to an antiques shop. The sign read 'The Copperos Coinpurse' on the store. Not bad for a name for an old shop. It's very original indeed. Tanken went inside but Blaze has to wait since foals are not allowed.

Blaze waited outside the shop. He wondered his eyes on many things. On his left was an apple vendor. A blonde mare stood behind it yelling something about buying apples. To his right was more vendors.

But Blaze became bored. To pass the time, he took out a small journal and a quill. He began to write.

Entry Log 417

We arrive at a small town. Looks quiet compared to Montimare Bay. Locals call this town 'Ponyville'. There's no pollution and airships anywhere in sight. It's been more than a year since the invasion. I still have nightmares of those German soldiers. Brother seem to have it too. I hope Azura is okay. She's so sweet. It's been long since she and I-. Nevermind.

Back to my brother. He wants to live here to start over our lives and live it to the fullest. Wish mom is with us.

-End Entry

Blaze then put away his journal. He has no idea why he kept his secrets and entries on such a journel.

Tanken finally left the shop with a bag of bits in his pack. The sound of money could be heard."How much did it cost," Blaze asked.

"About three-thousand bits," Tanken replied in a monotone."Now to get a house."

"Where could we find a place to get a house?" Blaze asked.

"Town hall of course."

One Trip To City Hall Later

Tanken and Blaze trotted along the road. Heading to a house they recently purchase. The walk was uneventful but nopony was nowhere in sight. Save for a few. But seems like if it were already a ghost town.

Blaze look around. Eyes wondering to find any interesting. That orange mare was still in that apple vendor, he decides to ask her a question.

"Excuse me miss."

The mare turn to him. She looks different now up close. As I said, she is orange but within a close distance. She has some freckles here and there. Her eyes were green. It somehow attracted Blaze, reminding him of.....something.

"Yes?" he heard her ask.

Blaze went back out of his thoughts."Uuuuuummmm.....can you tell me where is everypony?"

The mare looks around, scanning the landscape around her.

"Looks like all the ponyfolk mighta went somewhere. Somethang about a party." It was all the mare said.

"Thanks for the info miss....."

"Applejack."

"Thanks again."

Blaze galloped off. His brother waiting on a bench,"Blaze, you finished?"

Blaze nods and Tanken sat up. Both trotted to their destination.

Their 'house' came to view. It doesn't look bad. It has a tiled roof and walls made of oak wood. It stood out from other buildings due to the others having hay bale roofs and stone like walls.

As they near the door, Something doesn't feel right."Blaze something in there," Tanken said. He handed Blaze a semi automatic handgun."Hold this and cover my back. By the count of three, we barge in there."Tanken took out a Trotson M1A11.

"One....." Blaze readied his weapon "Two......" Tanken stood on his hind legs "Three!"

They burst into the door. Weapons high and aiming at anything that seems to be a threat."Freeze! Don't move!" Tanken shouted.

Nothing.

It must have been Tanken's gut feeling going wrong. He looks around to see anything suspicious. Nothing still there but yet again. Something is telling Tanken to still be skeptical.

He sheath his firearm and Blaze followed. Going exploring in the house. For whatever reason it is already furnished. The last ponies to live here must have been in an hurry.

Tanken passed a door but stop. He can't stand to wonder.......if he could just open.

"SURPRISE!!!"

Tanken jump back startled. For it was not the best time to jump back and fall down some stairs that seem to be waitng for another fallen victim. All was heard was some nasty crunches and lots of swearing. He reached the bottom, all bruised up. He could see Blaze galloping across the room after him. He tried to say something but could only let out a few.

"This.......bucking........hurts."

Then there came darkness.