Princess Twilight Sparkle, Spike, and the rest of the girls, with Rarity tagging along closing her store for the day, showed Peace Poet around Ponyville. The town has great stores and houses, which they stopped by City Hall to see Mayor Mare for a house. Peace got one that's on top of a hill, which is a large antique house with plenty of space inside, including a basement and attic for extra stuff to get, and it has a large front and backyards. Plus, it has a great view of the town, Canterlot Castle, mountains, Cloudsdale. and beyond. Peace did pay for the house, as it was the right price. They went to look at it, and it was in good shape on the outside.

"One pony sold the house just a couple of days ago, so it's been taken care of.", Starlight said, as Peace opened the door. It was silver and gray on the inside. The stairs were white, the floor was marble, the living room, bedrooms, and dens still had furniture in the house.

"Well, whoever this pony was, paid a lot ta make this home look like a mansion. Mayor Mare even said this house got a basement, too! Let's go down to the basement and see what they did.", Peace said, as he opened the door, and they all went down to the basement. Rainbow found the light switch and they saw a pool table, a drinking bar, a couple of couches, recliners, and a 100-inch TV on the wall. Then, Peace had an idea with a smirk on his face, and finally recognized whose house this used to belong to.

"I've been here before; yeah, I had ta...", Peace looked for a clue, which had Twilight and the rest confused. Then, Peace found a piece of paper and saw the name of the former owner of the house they're in and smiled nostalgically.

"Sun Streak used ta own this house. I used to come here once or twice, cuz Midnight wanted me and Pop ta hang out and chill. I was about 14 when I was comin' here.", Peace said, still smiling thinking about his friend and mom.

"Wait, you know Sun Streak, leader of the Cloudsdale Weather Team and her daughter Midnight Arrow, which is the Lieutenant of the Canterlot Royal Guard?!", Rainbow asked in shock and excitement, as she had stars in her eyes. What Peace heard about Midnight had him intrigued and proud.

"Damn! She made Lieutenant, huh? I knew she'd make it. She musta worked real hard ta get where she is. Wonder how she and the rest of the fam are doin'? Hmmm...", Peace asked while smiling, except his smile is somber, as he misses his friends while he's been away. Spike spoke and said...

"Well, from what I heard, Midnight and her family are at Canterlot today for lunch with Princesses Celestia and Luna.", Peace thought about stopping at Canterlot next, and he said...

"You know what? Let's go! Canterlot was gonna be my next stop after this. Y'all wanna come with? I mean, if ya have work ta do, I won't force ya to come with.", Peace asked sincerely, not wanting to force his new friends to join him to go to Canterlot.

"As much as I wanna join y'all, I gotta get back to the farm ta help Granny and Big Mac deliver some apples. Apologies, Peace.", Applejack apologized, but Peace nodded in understanding.

"Sorry, darling, but I must go back to the shop to make more orders.", Rarity said.

"Unfortunately, I have to train some newbies at the Wonderbolt Academy. Sorry, bro.", Dash said.

Um, I'm sorry, but I have to go help Dr. Fauna with Harry. He sprained his paw playing with Angel, my bunny.", Fluttershy said.

"I do have delivery to Canterlot, but the customer said he was coming to Ponyville to get it. I'm sorry.", Pinkie said, as her mane and tail deflated a bit and looked down in shame. Peace lifted her head gently and looked at her with a smile.

"Like I said, I won't force y'all, and I understand. I'm just goin' there for a little visit and see how everypony's doin'.", Peace said, as Pinkie's mane and tail poofed back to normal with a smiling squee, as Spike wrote a letter to Princess Celestia, but Peace told Spike to not mention him in the letter, as Peace wants it to be a surprise. Less than two minutes later, a Royal Coach with Pegasus Guards came in front of the house, as Twilight, Spike, Peace, and Starlight all entered the coach and ascend to the cloud, as they waved goodbye to the rest of the crew.

Seven minutes later, they arrived and landed in front of Canterlot Castle with two Guards in front of the giant doors. The Guards opened the coach door and let everyone off. Then, a middle aged, but young looking, Unicorn mare with shoulder length light brown mane, blue eyes, brown coat, wearing a blue business suit, as she welcomed the guest.

"Welcome back to the castle, Princess Twilight Sparkle, Spike, and...", the Royal Advisor looked at the Zebracorn with a gasp, as she recognized Peace and he greeted her with smile.

"Peace Poet... Is that you...?", tears flowed from her eyes, as Peace answered along with a nod.

"Yeah, it's me, Flowing Leaf.", without hesitation, she ran to hug Peace, as he embraced her in return. Afterhalf a minute, they broke the embrace and looked at each other. Flowing Leaf had a wrinkled smile on her face while sobbing and laughing softly.

"Wow! You really are a Royal Advisor for Celestia and Luna, huh? I'm really glad.", Peace said with relief.

"It's all thanks to you and my son Hype for telling Princess Celestia about me. My last job was...was...", Flowing was about to shake fearfully, as Peace calmed her down.

"I know, I know, but let's not think about your last job. No need ta bring back horrible memories. I'm sorry about what happened back then, but Mama and Pop saved you and you fam from "that". Me and Hype promised that you'd never see that happenin' to you ever again.", Peace said, as Flowing calmed down and wiped away her tears. She smiled at him, as Twilight and Spike smiled silently seeing that Peace was still the same being they remembered.

"Oh! I'm so sorry, Princess Twilight. Come right in.", Flowing apologized to Twilight for the delay, as the Princess of Friendship waved and smiled sincerely, as they all went in the castle. In the hallways, the Royal Guards all bowed to Twilight and Spike. Some of them recognized Peace with a smile and welcoming him back to Canterlot. The Guards hoof bumped and hugged him as a welcome back, and Peace returned all that back. As Flowing Leaf brought them to the guest room, they see Princesses Celestia and Luna, Peace's father Thunder Hammer, Midnight Arrow, Hyper Active, Golden Heart, and Glorious Miracle sitting and chatting away. Flowing cleared her voice and said...

"You Highnesses, we have more guest.", They all looked to see Twilight and Spike in front of Peace.

"Twilight, Spike, what a wonderful--", Princess Celestia's greeting was interrupted by a smiling zebracorn behind the purple Alicorn and dragon. It was dead silent, as everyone was looking at Peace, as he spoke.

"Um, hi... I'm back.", he said, as he was tackled by a dark blue missile that was Midnight, that gave him a hug first.

"Welcome back, my friend.", Midnight said with tears rolling down her cheeks with a smile.

It's good ta be back, my friend.", Peace said, as they broke the embrace. Then, they saw Thunder and Celestia walking towards Peace and Midnight, as the blue Pegasus moved back from Peace. Thunder was the first to hug his son.

"My boy, my strong and sweet boy. I hope you've been well.", Thunder said, as he let Peace go.

"I have, and I hope you have too, Pop.", Peace said, as his father nodded. Celestia finally went in to give Peace a hug, as did Glorious Miracle, Golden Heart, and Hyper Active. Then, Peace looked at Princess Luna, as she smiled at him warmly, as did he.

"Peace Poet, it is nice to finally meet you, my nephew.", Luna said, as she hugged Peace.

"You, as well, Auntie Luna.", Peace said, as Luna made a little squeal and hugged him tighter but released him. Golden Heart spoke...

"Wow, you've really have changed, Peace. I knew you were calm here, but you look a lot calmer now.", she said, as she and her friends looked at his physique. Peace has a little muscle, but still on the slim side.

"Bro, you must've been trainin' on your journey a lot! You look a lot stronger, too.", Hyper Active said.

"Yeah, I've been trainin', and learned a lot more martial art skills, too. I even stay at Horshaolin Temple for two years.", when Peace said that Glorious Miracle asked...

"Amigo, was the training hard for you there? I heard that the Horshaolin Temple was strict.", she said.

"Yeah, the teachers were very strict, but kind and helpful. Not only did I learn from the teachers, but I also sparred with them. And in two hard months, I beat one of them.", gasp was heard from all the ponies and dragon in the room, as Luna broke the silence.

"So, who is this master that you've beaten?", the Alicorn of the Night asked, as Peace gave her the answer.

"The master whom I have a lot of respect for... Zen Hoof.", another gasp was heard, and this time, from Celestia, Luna, and Thunder.

"But how?... It took me and my sister fifteen years to beat our master Starswirl the Bearded!", Celestia said half yelled while in shock. She circled around Peace to get a better look at him.

"Peace, your physical features are not like Rockhoof or anypony with a muscular physique.", Flowing Leaf said, as she too looked at Peace.

"I know, but I wanna stay a little slim ta move quicker. Plus, I do know how ta do the teleportation magic; you can get there quickly. But what Zen Hoof taught me...", Peace vanished and reappeared beside Spike behind everypony.

"Makes great efforts of hard trainin' paid off good.", Peace said, as Spike and everypony else were in shock of Peace's new abilities. Midnight's eyes widen at Peace for how much he has changed on his journey since he left.

"Peace, just how many martial art skills have you mastered?", the dark blue Pegasus asked.

"Almost all of them; there are still a few I have ta learn.", Peace said honestly, as Midnight smirked.

"Then you have to spar with me one day, so I can see how you fair.", Midnight stated, as Peace grinned and nodded. Glori then asked...

"Have you been to Manehattan on your journey, amigo? I know that going back there has been...", she didn't finish, as Peace shook his head.

"I haven't been there yet, but maybe one day...", he said with a sad smile remembering what happened back then, as did the rest in the room. Then, Peace looked at his childhood friends.

"So, what's new for y'all three?", Peace asked, as Goldie spoke.

"Well, as you know in your letter I wrote to you, me and Hype are engaged. And we live in Las Pegasus, as Hype is a DJ there for many shows, and I sing with him on stage. We're doing great, but it hasn't been the same without you, Peace. HOOF-STARR isn't the same without you.", she said sadly, as Hype put her arm around her.

"Look, bro, I know you've been searchin' for yourself, but we were wondering for old times' sake. Would'ja be our front zebra again? We miss you rhymin' your flank off on stage.", Hype asked, hoping that Peace would return. But Peace had a smile of determination on his face.

"No need ta ask, bruh. One, I made a lot, I repeat, a LOT of rhymes I wrote down on my journey from what I've seen in many places. Two, I've seen y'all perform on stage, and you two are doin' great without me. One time, I watched on the screen in Trottingham, y'all played one of our songs when we were in our teens those years ago. I thought ta myself, "Peace, one day when ya go back, you're gonna help your group reach ta new heights." So, to answer your question, I'll be glad ta come back. And since I heard that Glori's the manager, I'm definitely in, son!", Peace said, as both Glori and Goldie gave the Zebracorn a big hug cheering. Hype joined in to give Peace a bro hug, as HOOF-STARR is back as a whole again. As the group broke the hug, Peace asked a question to Celestia and Luna.

"So, where's your "beloved" nephew?", Peace asked with a hint of sarcasm. This made Luna huff in disgust and Celestia sighed sadly.

"Blueblood's away on business in Saddle Arabia. He's been gone for a week now. Needless to say, he's been abusing his power since you left years ago.", the Sun Princess said looking disappointed.

"His mother forced us to look after Blueblood, and his stepfather, bless his soul, has moved to Vanhoover since the divorce.", Luna said bitterly. Peace liked Blueblood's father, just as Thunder Hammer liked him as a brother.

"'Bout time he divorced her. She spoiled Blueblood rotten. I didn't like her, either, cuz she disrespected Mama for being a poor zebra. And let's just say that I still have a grudge against her about that.", Peace said with venom in a low voice. Everyone understood Peace's loathing of Blueblood's family, except the father. As he cleared his throat, he asked...

"Would y'all like ta come ta my new home to look at it? I thought I'd show it to ya. And don't worry, Midnight, I'll take good care of it the best I can.", Peace asked, as every pony and dragon all agreed, Midnight said...

"We accept, Peace. Welcome back.", she said, as Celestia and Luna ordered their Guards to bring the carriages to go to Ponyville and see Peace's new home.

Author's Note

Well, this took a while to make, but it's done. Sorry for the long wait, but I hope you like the chapter. The ponies and dragon will go to Peace's house in the next chapter. Will they approve of The Zebracorn's new home? Find out in the next chapter.

I'm truly sorry that this chapter is slow, but I promise you a better chapter in this story in the future. Until the next chapter, Deuce!