Author's Note

This is the second chapter of the story. This is a brief, broad outline chapter because I want to get to the stuff you came for. The next one will have more an investigative thing. And then, the fun stuff begins.

Chapter 2: Settling In

Thomas had a really nice time so far in the town of Appleloosa in Equestria so far. Being recruited as the towns new deputy on the same day he arrived, and celebrating at the Salt Block with Braeburn. On the same night, Braeburn offered for Thomas to stay with him on his apple orchard until Sheriff Silverstar organized Thomas farmland for him and had his own house built. He and Braeburn became very close friends, and shared a lot of things, from their past life stories to farming related subjects. One morning, Thomas introduced Vegemite on buttered toast to Braeburn at breakfast, and to his surprise, Braeburn really liked it. He later explained about how many people in his world think Vegemite is disgusting, and it was because they put far too much on like they do with Peanut butter or hazelnut spread. Thomas enjoyed working on Braeburn's farm, harvesting apples in the orchard with his father's tractor that he had carried with him thanks to magic he learnt whilst he was at Blue Oak. Braeburn was fascinated by Thomas's tractor, describing it as an interesting piece of machinery, and was good for non-ponies like Thomas to use. All while Thomas was working as a deputy for Sheriff Silverstar, he helped captured crooks and outlaws, enforce the law, and keeping the town safe from crime.

Three months later, Thomas's farmland, and his house was built and ready, and was not far from Braeburn's farm. It was there that Thomas began to plant his first crop of potatoes and sweet potatoes, until four months later, he got his first huge harvest. He made many things from potato fries to sweet potato pie. It became a really big success, and became the talk of the whole town. One day, he confided in Braeburn, and told him all about how his real reason of moving to Appleloosa was to start another farm to keep is families vegetable farming legacy alive, and how he wanted to focus more on doing what he really likes doing now that he's got the new farm. Braeburn was very understanding, and was very proud of how he wanted to honor his family's legacy. He decided to go with Thomas to tell Sheriff Silverstar the truth about what he really wanted to do. Sheriff Silverstar was very understanding, and he agreed for Thomas to focus more on his vegetable farm, while still being a deputy whenever he needed him.

Sometime later, Thomas's family came to visit him with the help of magical officials. He showed them around Appleloosa, and introduced them to many ponies in town, including Morton Saltworthy, the owner of the Salt Block, Sheriff Silverstar, and his neighbor, and best friend, Braeburn. His family took being in a world of talking, magical ponies quite well, much to Thomas's surprise. But considering how they were all introduced to and familiar with the wizarding community, nothing really surprised them anymore. They were so proud of Thomas for reviving the family's legacy, they felt his father would be so proud too because of the how it had been so successful in the town of Appleloosa. And having such a good friend like Braeburn to always help him out on his farm if needed, they knew he was in good hands with this new farm life.