Twilight looked at Tom in astonishment “How are you doing that!”

Tom frowned, the books till hovering around him “I don’t know. The feeling of magic just feels so familiar. Still the magic I am using feels different, softer and kinder. I’m not sure why, yet again Discord did mention that the soul fragment I once was, came from someone truly evil.”

Applejack frowned “Do ya know who that individual is?”

Tom frowned “No, I have no idea who that is. I am not him, but if I ever meet him I will stop him. Hopefully I don’t meet him.”

Applejack turned to Twilight “Ya should finish that letter. The Princess should know about this.”

Twilight returned to writing the letter, Applejack sat next to Tom “What do ya wish to do now?”

Tom returned to the books to their shelves, then he sat down “I’m not sure. I am a clean slate, maybe I should try some new things.”

Applejack sighed “Ah can’t believe Ah am suggesting this but ya should hang out with the Crusaders after they are no longer grounded. They do a lot of different things all the time, just try to stay out of trouble. Those three get in trouble and cause a catastrophe wherever they go.”

Tom nodded “I’ll think about that.”

Before Applejack could speak Twilight called “Spike, could you come here? I have an important letter that needs delivering.”

A purple dragon with green spikes exited the kitchen wearing an apron that read fire breathing cook on it in big red letters “Alright Twilight but you will eat my cooking today. You are getting too skinny for my liking.”

Twilight pouted as she levitated him the letter “Spike, I was studying.”

Green fire bellowed out of Spike’s mouth, the letter vanishing in fire. He sighed “Yes but Princess Celestia has made it very clear to me that on your study days I have to make sure you eat. Especially now that you no longer live with her and she can remind you.”

Tom frowned as Spike took a seat at the table “Um, so what are we supposed to do in the meantime?”

Applejack frowned “We should wait for word from the Princesses.”

Tom nodded trotting over to the table and sat down next to Spike “What is life like around here?”

Spike chuckled “It can get quite hectic, Discord was just released but before that we defeated an Evil King of Darkness who was trying to cover the entire continent in his dark influence. Then of course you have the regular chaotic incidents around Ponyville and the Crusaders...”

They heard a massive explosion, Twilight and Applejack galloped to the window to see Sugarcube Corner overtaken by a huge cake moving around the town. Rarity galloped towards them “Pinkie ‘borrowed’ the Crusaders saying that part of their punishment. She didn’t inform me that they would be helping her bake.”

Twilight raised an eyebrow “What does that have to do with cake?”

Applejack frowned “Sweetie Belle is an absolute horror in the kitchen. She can cause disaster in the kitchen with even orange juice.”

Tom raised an eyebrow “Is that normal?”

Spike smirked “If you’re lucky, this will be worst of it.” Tom watched as Twilight and Applejack galloped out of the Library, Rarity close behind. Ten minutes later a tall pristine white winged unicorn with an aurora flowing mane entered. The soft smile on her muzzle, was comforting but some part of Tom told him to be cautious.

The mare in front of him smiled “You must be Tom Riddle. Twilight told me about your unique circumstances, I am Princess Celestia and…” His caution was proved justifiable. He ducked as a battle axe flew over through the space where his head once was embedding itself into the wall.

An angry roar bellowed “I will destroy you, spawn of chaos.” A dark blue being similar to Celestia leapt in through the window in full plate armour, a broadsword surrounded by a midnight blue glow that also surrounded her horn.

Celestia growled as the new winged unicorn attacked Tom “Luna!” Tom’s eyes widened as Luna leapt at him, he moved but in a strange way. Strange fuzzy orbs and weird pulsating masses of something. He found himself standing upside down on the outside of the Library holding a barrel. Luna teleported behind him. He turned around, throwing the barrel at her as he moved sideways. Her sword cut into the barrel, tree sap exploded out of the barrel coating both himself and the Princess in tree sap.

Celestia teleported out, she sighed “Luna, I told you we were going to be civil about this.”

Luna complained “But Discord made him to cause trouble.”

Celestia frowned “Sister, I have chosen to put my faith in Discord. I understand you have some concerns but he hasn’t cause any trouble yet. He is just a colt who doesn't have any idea of where he belongs.”

Spike deadpanned as he walked out “He belongs in Ponyville, he’s a Crusader. On his first day here he got covered in tree sap, it’s the Crusader guarantee. Twilight invented an anti-tree sap spell to protect her books from Crusader incidents.”

Celestia and Luna blinked, Celestia recovered turning to Tom “I suggest you stay with Twilight. Maybe you can make some friends.”

Tom nodded “Yes, I will meet the Crusaders at some point. Applejack recommended it to me.”

Just then Twilight galloped over, she panted “Tom ...We just … finished … getting … Sugarcube Corner ... back to ... normal. Applejack took … Rarity … to the … spa.”

Celestia smiled “Twilight, if you would be so kind. Would it be too much trouble to allow young Tom here live with you. You did mention he had nowhere else to go.”

Twilight looked up panic visible on her face “Ah, Princess. Your here, I was expecting you to take longer to get here.”

Celestia giggled “Well I was going to come by a bit later but Luna here was a little bit impatient.”

Twilight bowed “I will make sure Tom is taken care of properly.”

Celestia smiled “Well then we’ll take our leave.” Tom looked back with a frown, something felt off. He couldn’t quite place it. He shook it off, he followed Twilight inside. Meanwhile as Celestia and Luna Trotted away, heading for their carriage. A slight green flash of light glowed in Celestia’s eyes.

Author's Note

I hope you enjoy this chapter.