Behind his Mansion Door

It all started on a normal Friday, which like the last week, was just a rainy day in general. Shymane was unpacking his boxes into the new mansion that he had been given for a low price from his 'friend' who we will refrain from giving a name at this time. Shy had just finished unpacking his last box, not that he had many to begin with, as he had gone from a small apartment of Manehatten to a large mansion in the center of the Everfree Forest, right by a nice lake which had a path leading to it. Shy sat down in a recliner that he had brought from his home, it was the one item he REALLY liked as it was the last thing his parents had given him before they unfortunately passed away from sickness and old age. He just sat there for a good couple hours, seeing what was on the TV that his friend had left him as a memento of him as he was leaving Equestria for good, it seemed. Flipping through the channels, Shy sighed to himself as nothing was on, so he decided it was a good time, be it a little early, to get a drink. When he got to the kitchen, he gave a slight smile when he saw that he had a bit of whiskey left, and grabbed the bottle, opening it and taking a nice sip before going back to his chair with the bottle in hand.

Shymane lived a lonely life, and it stayed this way for a good few weeks in his new mansion. Things never changed for him, he lived alone in his apartment, and he lived alone in this large mansion, the only difference being the space. This, though he didn't yet know it, was going to change very, very soon.

A knock came to Shymane's door on a late Thursday, and Shy sighed as he stood and walked to the door, opening it "U-Um, hello...?" he spoke silently, seeing a mare with bright, white fur and a flowing purple mane standing there with 4 fillies behind her.

"Yes, hello darling. My name is Rarity. My sister and her friends saw this nice Mansion here while playing one of their little games an-" she started.

"HEY! Crusading isn't a 'little game'" a small filly who looked a lot like the older mare squeaked, glaring at Rarity.

"Okay, okay, sorry Sweetie. Anyway, we were wondering why someone would be living in such an out of the way mansion, darling." Rarity managed to finish while the one named Sweetie and her little friends looked past Rarity at the deep blue stallion and the room behind him.

"Well... I was just never really fond of other ponies, so I feel like this is a good place for me." Shy answered in short, scratching the back of his head.

"Well, darling, seeing as you are new to Ponyville and all, my sister, her friends and myself felt it would only be right for us to invite you to Ponyville's Sugarcube Corner. Our friends would really like to give you a warm welcome." Rarity offered, smiling.

"Well, beats what ever the hell I had planned for today" Shy answered, grabbing his coat and walking out the door with them. Little did Shymane know, he had just taken his first step into a brand new life and adventure full of chaotic beings, weird love, and amazing friends.