I remember a time when I always dreamt of having time in my hands and as I look back at that memory, I can't help but laugh. I've been forwards and back through time, I've seen the end, I've seen what could and will happen but I can't do anything about it.

I remember when I allowed Monarch to research on my abilities. I can only feel how much of an idiot I was. When time broke, I knew I had to change something.

I had arrived to where it all began, the first Monarch Building and reversed time. I woke up in the same bed they had used to place me on and escaped, leaving the original timeline to go to hell.

Now as I sat on this crystal throne, I couldn't help but look at what's to come. I had finished my Granola bar five minutes ago, but that didn't stop my head from hurting.

I could hear Scootaloo telling the six mares about our little adventure. She even told them of the time she was captured.

Sighing, I stood up and tried to walk, only to get one on knee as I grabbed my head in pain.

“Nate!” I heard Scoots voice as loud steps could be heard. I looked up to see the filly looking worried.

“It's fine, just a little headache.” I said, lying to her about my pain. She looked at me, knowing it was a lie. I smiled at her before wrapping an arm around her, ignoring the pain and pulling her for a hug.

“Don't worry about me, you're home and I don't want to ruin this moment for you.” I whispered to her. She stayed silent for a full two minutes before the six mares surrounded me. When Scootaloo pulled back, I saw the orange and cyan mare take hold of my arms and helped me up to my feet.

“Come on, partner, you seem like a nice, eh..guy. On your hooves or whatever they are.” I heard the orange one say in southern accent.

“Yeah, dude. If Scootaloo thinks you're cool the you are in my book.” I heard the.rainbow maned pegasus say.

“Thanks.” I said to them as I was put on my feet. The headache was now gone but I still felt week.

“Can I get your names?” I asked them.

“I'm Applejack, nice to meet ya.” The orange mare known as Applejack introduced herself.

“The name's Rainbow Dash, fastest flyer in all Equestria.” The Rainbow maned pegasus introduced herself.

“I am Rarity, owner of Carousel Boutique. I'll be happy to replace those hideous clothes.” The white unicorn mare introduced.

“I'm Pinkie Pie!” Again, assaulted by pink but this time was to be expected. Looking at the last pegasus as she cowered behind her mane.

“My name's F-Fluttershy.” I could barely hear but luckily I caught the name. I nodded at their introductions.

“As I said before, I'm Nathaniel Santiago and as your energetic friend said, I am more known by my own kind as Father Time.” I said to them. They looked at me in confusion.

“It means he can control time and occasionally go backwards or forwards in time.” Scootaloo explained to them.

“That sounds awesome!” Dash exclaimed as she flew up to me.

“I beg to differ.” I said, pushing her away. She flew back to where she stood before.

A light soon shone through the room and two winged unicorns along with Miss Sparkle stood in the middle. Unfazed by the light, I gave them a bow.

“Greetings, your majesties.” I said to them before straighten back up.

“Please, there is no need to bow, a simple greeting would do.” The alabaster white mare said.

“Yes, well back home I'd greet the queen with a bow and chat all day with a fine cup of tea.” I said in a British accent. It's no lie, I hung out with The Queen of England from time to time during my stay there.

“So your world runs in a monarchy?” One of them asked, I didn't see who it was due to my vision blurred for a few seconds followed by a headache.

“No, it's only one country that does while the rest have their own government but I'm not getting into that.” I said, trying ignore the pain. This happened once before, after fixing time and escaping Monarch for the first time. The headaches mean I'm getting used to the time here.

“Well, Allow us to introduce ourselves. I am Princess Celestia, Co-Ruler of Equestria.” Celestia said. Yes, the raiser of the sun.

“And I'm Princess Luna, Co-Ruler of Equestria.” Luna said as she gave a small bow.

“A Diarchy? Interesting. I am Nathaniel Santiago and I ask you if I could live the rest of my days here.” I said to them.

“We don't see anything wrong with that but, if it isn't much trouble, could tell us why you wish to do so?” Luna said as she tilted her head. I sighed, knowing the egg will be involved.

An hour it took me, a whole damn hour for a brief explanation of my reasons but nevertheless it was worth the time. The two alicorns had offered me a place in a city named Canterlot but I kindly declined that offer.

I don't like being in any sort of big city and prefer the much simple town of Ponyville. They both understood and had gotten me a deed of an old house not to far from the Crystal Palace.

I took a look at the house I'll be calling home and saw it in a state of disrepair but it wasn't too bad, a week or two of fixing the place and it'll look good as new.

As for Scootaloo, I had offered her to live with me once the house was done but until then, Miss Sparkle was kind enough to let us stay in the guest rooms. Of course, Miss Sparkle and her friends asked why Scootaloo hadn't gone to her home and after another hour or so of telling them why, they understood.

Though Rainbow had asked the filly to come live with her but Scootaloo declined, surprising everyone in the room, including me.

I was shocked, Scootaloo declined to live with her hero, it was not the answer I was expecting and was even more surprising is that she chose to stay with me becuase, and I quote, I feel safer around Nathan.

But that doesn't mean it didn't warm my heart. Soon after everyone had left, only leaving me, Miss Sparkle and Scootaloo, I noticed the filly getting tired and it wasn't a surprise, seeing that it was night outside. Miss Sparkle had led us to our room and after thanking her, I had went in Scootaloo’s room and tucked her in.

“So Scoots, you happy to be home?” I asked her as I sat on the edge of the bed. She nodded tiredly at me. I chuckled at this as I leaned over and kissed her forehead before standing up.

“Night, Scoots.” I said as I walked towards the door.

“Night..Nate.” Scootaloo replied. I walked out the room and closed the door behind me. I sighed as I wiped my nose, feeling something wet just above my upper lip.

I wiped it off and looked at my thumb, seeing it with a little blood before wiping it off. Placing my hands into my pockets, I decided to explore the castle a bit.

Turns out the majority of the castle is twists and turns but I have found a few interesting room such as a library, an observatory and a lab.

I may not be as smart as my father was but I know a few things. I have also found a mirror in the center of a personal study which had shelves stocked with books.

I've found a very large dining room, along with a kitchen next door and after a few more turns, I found out the castle had a court yard.

I stopped as I found a slighlty opened door. I only took a peek to see what was through the door and had regretted my actions afterwards, then closed the door, not caring if she heard me.

The door opened and I was greeted by a half dressed Twilight. She stared at me, waiting for an explenation.

“I didn't know this was your room, my apologies.” I said to her, keeping eye contact. My only response was a giggle from her.

“It's fine, I never really did gave you a tour of the castle.” She said. I nodded before turning slightly.

“I'll leave you to your privac-”

“Wait.” She said cutting me off as a lavender light shone through the corner of my eyes. I looked back and saw that she was now fully clothed.

“I'd like to get to know you a little better, seeing that we'll be living under the same roof until your home is fixed.” She said. I smiled at this, a nice friendly chat sound like a bit of fun.

“I'd like that.” I said to her. She nodded and walked out of her room, closing the door behind her ans she led the way.

After turning through corners and walking down some stairs, we arrived at the courtyard and had already struck a conversation. She was interested in humanity's successes and advancements throughout history while I was interested in magic.

It was only then that I had realized, I had made a friend in a new world.

Author's Note

Twilight and Celestia

Luna

This was, a fairly challenging chapter to make but meh.

I hope you enjoyed my shitty writing. Only reason it doesn't look so shitty is because of my good friend and editor Dragonoidsix seekers