Author's Note

Hey it's Xiuhacoatl, I just wanted to say that this chapter and many more after will incorporate quick pov transitions so as to give character development info and plot development, I am saying this now since I said that it would be first person from chapter three on but I changed my mind! Don't worry they'll be quick and I will try not to do too many of them. I would also like to thank my readers, regardless of their opinion, thank you all for giving this story a chance and as always, please any ideas or feedback would be appreciated, tlazocamatli. Now let's get this shit started son!

Moving in

3rd-person POV

At the Canterlot train station, the elements of harmony are preparing to depart. Having finally been able to resuscitate their friend Fluttershy and having explained to her the situation, they all sit down on benches facing each other. They each had a similar topic on their minds, the recent addition to their clique. These thoughts ranged from curiosity to straight out condemnation, those particular thoughts rested primarily in the mind of the groups fashionista.

"All right, I think it's time to address the elephant in the room," Twilight announced to her friends, "What does everyone think of our new...uh...acquaintance?"

"I think he's alright!" exclaimed Rainbow Dash, "He knows how to prank someone good, can't take a punch though"

"Ah agree with RD, he seems alright, even if his sense a humor is a bit strange, and the fact he went down like a sack a spuds proves he ain't a threat to no pony." Applejack chimed in.

"Yeah yeah! Me too! I think he's great! He gave me a non-specific unsatisfactory answer to my questions, but he still agreed that he enjoyed parties, and anyone who enjoys parties can't be bad they just can't!" She states matter-of-factly, "Plus he's so slow! Even I got to him before he even knew we were there! If he does act up we'll take care of him like that" Pinkie said with a cocky attitude, snapping non-existant fingers.

"Well I think he is just dreadful" huffed Rarity, "I mean, did you see his ensemble? That raggedy, 'kill me' orange suit, coupled with his ghastly 'jokes' obviously mirror an equally brutish people, hmph! I will not have that savage near my boutique!" Rarity stated hotly, closing the conversation for any kind of debate.

"W-w-ell, I h-hav-en't m-met him o-o-fficially yet, b-but I w-will do my b-best if that's w-w-what the p-princess o-ordered." Fluttershy whispered.

All eyes turned to Twilight, everyone could tell what the others thought about except for Twilight, she had an unreadable expression for most of the meeting with only a very small amount of edge to her voice when she spoke to her new houseguest.

"Well sugar cube?" Applejack asked trying to get an answer out of her.

"Well what AJ?" asked Twilight trying to dodge the question.

"What do y'all think a your new tenant?"

"To be perfectly honest girls..." everyone leaned in, from what they could tell her response might not bode well for Mr.Cro-

"...I can't wait to have him in my house!"...not the reaction everypony was expecting.

"Mr.Crow, while having many traits we are not accustom to, can offer us insight into a previously unknown species, what's even better is that the princess herself is entrusting us with his care!" She was almost drooling at the mouth at all the things she could learn.

"Tch, only Twilight would freak out about learning stuff." whispered Rainbow Dash.

Suddenly the loud chime of the train stations clock alerted them of the time, six-o-clock.

"Well," Twilight began as she turned to her friends with a big smile on her face, "I had better go get our new guest" She said as she ran off.

1st-person POV

I feel very insulted right now, I really do. I had just gotten back from my successful plundering of the castle food storage, I am now the proud owner of a very large bag full of fine cuisine, well I was until I got hungry and ate half of the bags contents. It's now a medium sized bag, I'm mad at myself.

Anyway I'm getting off topic, upon taking my first bite of my stolen treasure, I suddenly felt very inadequate about my strength, then came annoyance, and final a small amount of anger. I quickly shot my left fist to my side, striking a marble pillar near my bed. Initially it stung but what I left made me feel a little better; deep spider web cracks imprinted on its assaulted side. I still got it.

I began to hear the sound of hooves approaching, assuming that was my escort I grabbed my food sack and headed toward the door, eager to see what this world has to offer.

I was surprised that my escort was Twilight, in fact she seemed to be in a lighter mood than earlier, I guess the prank was a bit much so I apologized and while she wasn't completely open with me she did accept my apology and then admitted that her welcome wasn't exactly accommodating.

The walk through Canterlot was impressive, I was amazed at all the similarities between pony architecture and euro-human medieval era architecture. The peop-err ponies here, however, appear to be exactly the kind I dislike, genuinely snooty as well as being completely disgusted by me. That may or may not have made me wanna punch something so hard that I make them forcibly implode into tiny miniature horses to which I would then crush...I have issues.

Eventually we made it back to the train station and boarded. I got some stares but luckily the train seemed to be empty except for the staff. We made our way to the front car where we run in to the rest of my former captors. I take a seat opposite of the yellow, pink maned pegasus as the train departed the station.

"Hey" I say to the pegasus. I startled her apparently cuz she jumped so bad she was planted on the ceiling like a spider.

"Whoa, that was not my intent" thoroughly surprised at the reaction I got

"Don't mind her, that's just Fluttershy, she get's like that a lot" said Rainbow Dash

When she finally pried herself from the ceiling she sat across from me in a trembling mess. Every time I tried to speak with her she would just freeze up. I decided to stop trying for now and sleep, might as well chill for the ride ahead.

I woke up to the sound of the conductor announcing we had arrived at our destination, Ponyville, strange name, it'll help me remember it. Me and my entourage, I feel real cool saying that, exited the train and I saw my new home for the first time. A quaint, quiet looking town with a nice warm feeling to it, in short, just the place i've always wanted live.

We made our way down, what I assume was, the main road, similarly to Canterlot I was getting looks from the citizens, however this time they were more curious than disgusted, hooray! I'm not hated here! One-by-one I notice my escorts break off, they say goodbye to Twilight and I as we continued towards her home. Eventually I notice a large tree ahead, when we got closer I windows and a door, is that her house? That's awesome!

"We're here, I hope it is to your liking" spoke Twilight as she opened the door with her magic, I look inside to see shelves upon shelves of books, a library i'm assuming. Finally I can get some answers for myself. I start to walk foreword ignoring Twilight as she starts trying to speak to me.

"You, sir, are an unbelievable ASSHOLE!" Oh great my inner voice is back, amazing.

"No wonder they kicked your ass! Your being an ungrateful dick right now, she is trying to welcome you into her home that your bumming in, and your more worried about books? Get your head outta your ass or I swear to God i'm gonna give you the biggest migraine you've ever had in your pathetic existence!" ...ouch.

I turn on my heel and walk up to Twilight. "I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention, what were you saying?" I ask with an apologetic smile.

Twilight turns to me and gives me a small smile as well.

"I was saying that this is Golden Oaks library I live here with my assistant Spike," Spike? weird name, bet he's her pet dog or something.

"Dinner will be ready soon, since we don't have any other rooms available, you will be staying in mine and spike's room, we will set up an area for you to sleep in, I do apologize in advance for the inconvenience sir" she said giving me a small bow. Ok I've had enough of this sucking up bullshit.

"Don't apologize," I say this in my 'bullshit royal' voice so I get no argument from her, "if anything I should be the one apologizing to you, I am sorry for the joke I played on you and your friends earlier, me and my people have an unusual sense of humor and I should have made the situation clear to you," I bow my head to her in submission, "Also, I'd like to thank you and your friends for your hospitality, anything you can spare for me is gratefully accepted, I will do my best to return all of your kindness"

"Mr.Crow you didn't hav-"

"Please call me Mark, Mr.Crow sounds like I'm an old bird man, and don't try to say I didn't have to apologize cuz I won't have any of it." I end that conversation with a smile and get a smile in return from Twilight.

"I think this arrangement will turn out fine Mr.- uh Mark, now let's have dinner, Spike!", oh cool I get to see the dog.

"Yeah Twilight?"...what?

"Is dinner ready? Our guest is here!"

"Oh cool! Bring him in!"

We enter the kitchen where I get one of the biggest shocks of my life. I see a small purple reptile with green spines down to his arrow pointed tail. He was probably up to my knees in height, but that wasn't important since I am currently losing my mind at how awesome the food on the small wooden table looks, vegetable soup with breadsticks

"Hey, your a tall one, my name's Spike, I'm a dragon!", it's official, this guy is my new best friend, a mother fucking Dragon?! And he can make food? Count me the fuck in!

"My name's Mark Crow, and I have to say, you sir are amazing! You are easily the greatest thing I've seen since arriving here" probably laid it on a bit thick but whatever, got my point across.

Twilight strolls up to me, "better not let Rainbow hear that"

"Thanks Mark! 'Bout time somepony realized my greatness" spike boasted buffing his claws against his chest.

"Great, thanks for giving his ego a boost Mark" sarcasm everywhere.

We sat down to eat and when we were finished went to sleep. Tomorrow my new life truly begins, no demons, no responsibility, I can't wait!