Two Weeks Later After the Stroudmare Incident

News of Stanley Mayer spread across Equestria like wild fire. In various 'wanted' fliers he was described as some ape like creature who stands upright on two legs. While being tagged with processing powerful and dangerous magic. His picture was the most comical thing about the flier as it illustrated some hunch back creature wearing tin looking armor. Under the description and picture it listed a bounty price of 500,000 bits with the words 'Wanted Alive' in bold print.

His appearance was also mentioned in several newspapers as a strange creature showing hostility to the ponies of Equestria. Several more statements included that he used dark magic, was possibly a rouge changeling, and that he was last seen near Stroudmare. As he quickly became a hot topic among the ponies, he was later soon forgotten in just under a week, as the media in Equestria moved on to next big thing.

The 'Wonderbolts' still preformed at Stroudmare as scheduled, but now with a hefty guard force protecting the event. Several patrols were even sent in the area to look for this creature. Spitfire herself made a personal statement on the matter stating "Creature or not the show must go on!" reassuring the many fans of the Wonderbolts that they weren't scared.

His trail at this point was pretty cold, for any ponies looking to collect that bounty. No one saw or heard from this creature since the encounter at Stroudmare. Longbeak and Peddle Frost were the only leads about the creature. They sure as hell had no idea where it was headed exactly when asked. Instead they described the creature as calling itself a 'human' with it being pretty benign towards them. But after hearing the story about what happened, Peddle Frost told interviewers she was thankful it left when it did, providing the note Stan left as more evidence. Longbeak also supported the statements regarding the strange magic. Longbeak personally stated that this was no ordinary creature and caution should be held if encountered.

Princess Celestia and Princess Luna only made a few choice comments in regards to the creature. Both stating "That investigation into the creature and it's whereabouts will be made. And that no pony should panic. " And "If found and detained, by anyone other then royal forces. They should seek out the royal guard immediately and exchange the creature for the reward."

The main six also heard and read about the sudden appearance of this ape creature over the following days after the incident. Princess Twilight Sparkle stating that she "Personally wanted to study this specimen up close and alive." While her friends were very skeptical if such a creature even existed, due to the very scant information.

Whether Stanley wanted the attention or not. He sure as hell got it now.

In a cave barley even a two days walk from Canterlot, hid Stan. Surviving off the land around him, making due with what he could find. Stan knew he made a serious blunder when provoking just not Stroudmare, but the whole realm now. Was he a villain now? Maybe, was he happy about it...no. He knew how close he was to the capital with Ponyville being even closer at this point.

Sharpening his sword on a stone he began to contemplate his next move.

So, here I am trapped like rat. I didn't expect the news of me to spread as fast as it did. But for fucksakes this place has magic, so magical communication was sure to be a thing. Maybe I just should turn myself in....but after seeing that bounty and such I dunno. I don't want to end up in some jail for the rest of my life. And that picture of me, What complete rubbish, did a fuck-en filly draw it?! [Think of Sanji's wanted poster in One Piece.] I'm slightly insulted by it's failure to capture the truly handsome man that I am!

Stan now finishing with his sword. He placed it down by his makeshift bed only to now pull out a newspaper and several articles he stole during a midnight raid he conducted just not 3 days ago. Reading up on the news, he read that heat season just ended, with it only lasting around 5 days this time. Which was a Celestia-send [Godsend] stated by several stallion interviews on the matter. Besides that, nothing new about him was mentioned.

The only real threat Stan knew about were the knight guards, who wore some pretty intimidating armor with a large moon located on the center piece. They would sometimes fly over the land to survey the surroundings. Activity was much more stagnant at night allowing Stan a chance to move and forage for items. At this point Stan spent most of his day building his magic. He had nothing better to do anyways. He never really faced a limit to his power in the past, If he wanted he could just keep building it up more and more. This attribute made him nearly invaluable to Alicorns of the past. Whether he knew spells to make use of such strong magic was another question entirely.

Putting down the papers back on the bed. Stan got up, walking to the direction of the cave entrance. At this point he left his armor near the bed, it had proven nearly useless at this point. It's bulky, slows him down, and is like a big bullseye. Now if he was standing still tanking physical or energy based attacks, then he'd be all for it. But in his position sitting around hurling attacks back and forth with nearly all of Equestria on the opposite team was suicide. On his body now were the remains of grey cloths which at this point were somewhat ragged. Thankfully for Stan it was still Summer so having such little cloths meant nothing.

During his stay at this cave he used a light spell to help him maneuver and operate inside the cave. It was pitch black, but luckily a shallow cave with no steep drop offs or anything of the sort. Nearing the entrance now Stan gazed form outside the cave before slowly stepping out. Looking up at the sky, it appeared to be midday. This forest was quiet, and a perfect hide out. Looking back at the cave Stan chuckled a bit. "I can be this world's batman now! They fear me, like batman....at least I think. Now I just need to work on getting a fortune to construct my hideout."

Finishing his joke, he stepped towards a tree near the entrance of the cave to lightly lean against it. He began to brainstorm something he hasn't touched on for a while.

Maybe...it's about time I consider this. This world seems peaceful enough, besides the on going competition between kingdoms. The Alicorn princesses seem to have it handled anyways. I mean, hell their immortal right! Maybe the reason I came back was for me to finally head home. To head back to Earth. The only problem with that, was when summoned by those Alicorns of the past. I was told that they had no way to send me back. My summoning was by pure luck and accident on their part or as they explain to me later down the road.

Letting out a sigh he looked to the forest floor and back up at the sky while still underneath the tree concealed in shade.

Stranded now in a world that isn't mine, in an era that I knew nothing about..... When did life decide to flip me off. What the fuck did I do to do deserve this?! Why on earth did I ever agree to test out that red crystal stasis prototype. Why did they leave me...there...was it even a prototype at all or just some trick! Probably just a way to get rid of me!

Slamming his fist backwards against the tree he leaned on. His face reddened. Now filled with pure rage, as more thoughts raced through his mind. Pausing now with a ghastly blank stare only to be followed up with a wicked smile, he got up off the tree. Looking toward the cave entrance and back towards the outside, he laughed hysterically. Only to start speaking out loud "This world, has no need for me. And for that reason I shall seek out its only gift left for me. This gift being the bitter sweet release that is death!" His voice sounding somewhat distorted like as if a mad man had taken him over.

Fuck it. I'll go out with a bang, I'll march right to Canterlot myself and challenge the princesses to a duel. Nah fuck it I'll go bigger! I'll run to Ponyville first, get the Elements of Harmony after me and then get the Princesses. Hell yeah! At least before they beat me down, I'll leave this world on a high note!

Nodding physically to agree with his mind, and without reason he jumped in joy for the first time in a while. As he was finally going to rid himself of this world.

I might have gone off in the deep end just now, but I still refuse to kill or seriously hurt anyone or should I say anypony. I'll slightly rough em up a bit, but nothing more when I start my abrupt rampage at Ponyville

"With this, my mind and body agree. Tomorrow I'll set out, and within the next few days. This ape man shall make the contact they ever so desire!" With a smile on his face and fist in air he cheered himself on.

And with that, the man known as Stanley Mayer decided that taking fate into his own hands, was just what he wanted.

Author's Note

The main six will finally make a proper appearance in the next chapter. Luna and Celestia will also appear. [Took long enough].

Sorry for the short chapter, I hope you all still enjoyed. Next chapter should my longest yet.
It'll be released sometime next weekend. Til next time!

[Spacing has Been fixed Edit Date -> 11/13/2018]