MLP : THE WANDERER

by Denstetsu

Chapter 4

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Sorry for the long delay, I was depressed but I finally got out of that zone. Now I spent 2 weeks reading a good fanfiction and learning from it. I'm new to this mlp stuff that my brother likes, writing also.

I'm using grammarly, this writing stuff is tiring me and I don't have time second proof reading it.

Please enjoy the story.

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-I think something just snapped inside of me
-Same

-Never knew I have daddy issues

till now

-What's his Insta?
-I searched for 2 hours now, and

girl I'm disappointed to find

nothing

-Me and my besties talked with him, he absolutely loves crepes. He's such a cutie
-Your kidding
-Nope, here's a picture

[Img]

-What city you live in?

-Ponyville

-See you in ponyville

-he'll be my mine the time you step foot on ponyville.

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"Boy howdy, I got the work cut out for me tomorrow. That there is the biggest bumper crop I ever laid eyes on."

Applejack remarked, her eyes scanning the vast horizon adorned with rows of apple trees laden with ripe, bright red apples.

"Eeyup. Are you sure you don't need help? I'm fine as a mighty bu-"

Before he could finish his sentence applejack straight up cut him.

"Come on Big Mac you better rest up and get yourself better. I haven't met an apple orchard yet that I can't handle! I'll take a bite out of this job by tomorrow day's end." Applejack said proudly.

Big Mac kept his gaze unwavering on the endless rows of apple trees. He casually spat out the piece of straw clenched between his teeth and said. "Biting off more than you can chew is just what I'm afraid of."

"I'm sorry big brother but I can't let you help, you have three broken ribs remember? Be with granny Smith while I-" She looks at the fields of apple trees and swallow a spit. "Harvest all dem apples."
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Rainbowdash descended in the midst of the street, provoking a symphony of honks from the cars around her, capturing the attention of the nearby people.

"Stampede!" she shouted.

Initially, not a single person moved, but as the ground began to vibrate, panic swiftly consumed everyone.

Ace stared at the edge of the town, observing the approaching cow stampede. His senses heightened as the massive threat became clearer, and he felt compelled to intervene.

"I don't get paid for this!"

With a snap of his fingers, he instantly teleported himself to the front of the town, facing the oncoming stampede from above. Waiting for the right moment, he saw a girl on horseback attempting to halt the stampede's progress. seizing the opportunity, Ace clenched his jaws, his hands glowing red.

Bringing his open palm down and then lifting his arms in the air with tightly shut fists, a transparent L-shaped wall materialized in front of the stampede. The cows collided with the barrier, causing the stampede to change direction, now no longer headed towards Ponyville. Ace could only hope that the girl on horseback could successfully stop the stampede before it caused further destruction, even if it wasn't headed directly for Ponyville.

"So tired."

Ace began whispering in a runic language, and gradually, from bottom to top, his body began to turn transparent. Nearly invisible to the naked eye, he flew back to the hotel and spent the day sleeping.

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But before he did, Twilight noticed a small figure in the air in the far distance, the figure slowly disappearing into thin air, leaving her confused.

"Who... was that?"

Her voice was met with another response, "What you're seeing right now is Applejack riding a horse, that's who that was. Look at her go!"

Applejack was surprised when the Stampede suddenly turned left, and she had no time to assess what happened in front. Her main focus is to stop the Stampede before someone could possibly get hurt. She used the bridle in her hand to speed up the horse she was riding. "Come on, girl! Yeehaw!"

She slowly gained distance on the front cow. As the cow got closer to Applejack, she pulled out a lasso beside the horse and began twirling it in the air. The cow kept moving side to side but stayed in one place when a dog barked at it. There! Applejack saw the opportunity to throw the lasso around the cow's head, successfully binding it.

She patted her horse and pulled the bridle, making the horse stop in an effort to halt the cow. But it was fruitless as the cow didn't budge much. Applejack cursed, and along with it, she jumped down from her ride with her left arm tightly wrapped around her horse. Grunting hard, she used all her strength to plant her feet as deep as possible on the ground, creating a long line of earth behind them. The speed of the front cow slowly subsided until it finally stopped.

She dropped on her butt, followed by her horse. She smiled at her horse and, of course, her dog that approached. "Good girl," she huffed and patted Winona's head.

Hoofsteps came closer behind Applejack, a small group of people riding horses came in front of her. All of them dismounted and ran toward Applejack. A particular woman with a large bust size put her hand on Applejack's shoulder. "Are you hurt anywhere, Applejack? Oh my, I apologize for all that happened today. I'll take responsibility."

Applejack stood up, fixed her hat, and kindly smiled at them, tipping her hat. "It's fine, it's fine. How did the cows escape yall"

"This why!" A feminine voice came from behind the woman Applejack was speaking with. Another woman with a bigger breast size was pulling a young teen's ear; the boy was crying in pain.

"But"

"No buts!"

"Fine. Dem snakes got inside the pen, all the cows was riled up at the exact moment I opened the gate."

"I completely understand, just be careful next time." Applejack nodded then rubs the teen's hair making it all messy.

"Thanks faust the Cows didn't entered the city." Said the woman.

Applejack then adds. "Miss dairy and dairyela. Please add counter measures next time to ensure this never happens again. Thank you." Applejack tips her hat and mounts her horse. "I'll be on my way!"

She rides back to ponyville, where everyone cheered for her.

Anon/Ace opens his eyes as his alarm blurred loudly. He turned off his alarm and get out the bed, It's very early in the morning as it is 4 am. He changed his clothes to a more agile and breathable one, next he put on a hoodie. He drinks a cup of water before leaving the hotel. The air is cold and the cement floor is wet, he look left and right to see the streets to be empty, what do you expect at 4 in the morning a time where mostly everyone is asleep? Ace does some light stretches before beginning his jog, his source of light only the street lights.

He kept his breathing steady and paced, 20 minutes pass he have already circled ponyville. He began increasing his pace following the street leaving ponyville. 5 am already reached he began increasing his pace even more, though quite punishing for his body he never stopped. He kept going at it till the sun peeked at him, it's beautiful light and beauty looking at him while it's gentle warmth hugged him, casting a shadow beside him copying every movements he creates.

And at that last 10 minute he began increasing his pace till he's now fully sprinting. His brain begging for him to stop as his legs began to feel like it's being churned with hot charcoal and his lungs burning like fire, Ace stopped and put his hand on his knees while gasping for air.

Ace heard a whistle from behind, alerted he turned around to see a girl who almost look like his age. Her rainbow like hair tied in a ponytail, she's wearing a flexible black shorts along with a light blue breathable T-shirt.

"Not bad!" She said in an almost tomboyish voice, something about her radiates pride.

"Thank you." Ace said.

Rainbowdash praised. "I was behind you the whole time, Thought you would rest. But you didn't! You got mad stamina to also include a ten minute sprint."

"That means you got mad stamina too." Ace replied filling her ego.

Rainbowdash the proudly huffed her chest, closed her eyes and put his hand on her hips. "Of course! It's because I'm the best speedster of ponyville. Rainbowdash! Memorize that."

"Funny" Ace thinks he before complimenting her. "Your full of confidence. Name's Ace, thank you for your presence miss Rainbowdash."

Rainbowdash looked at him as if trying to say something.

Ace smiled. "I'm going back. It's nice talking with you."

Ace walked pass her but is stopped when Rainbowdash called out his name. Ace turned around and instinctively catched a bottle of water.

Rainbowdash is whispering to herself while looking down at the floor, she seems embarrassed and flustered at the same time.

Ace tilts his head and asked, "Can you repeat that?"

"Nothing!" Rainbowdash then spreads her wings and flew a large distance in a matter of seconds.

Ace looked up and kept his eyes on her till she disappeared. "Strange," He unlid the cap off the water bottle in his hand and quenched his thirst. Before ultimately going back home to take a shower and change.

Hotel

"98, 99, 100."

Ace stood up on his feet, he took the towel right beside him and wipe all his sweat. He walks to a mirror nearby and looks at himself, he admires his well built muscle before taking a cold shower shower. Finished he stepped out with just a towel on his waists, after drying himself he wore his black suit with a red necktie.

First person

It's been a week since the Stampede, the boredom is slowly devouring me as I have nothing to do but eat, walk, exercise and sleep.

I looked down from the window, observing the passing people, this kid however caught my attention. Walking with no care, giving all his attention on the device on his hand.

But then I remembered, in the past there's this two girls asking for my Instaglam, they showed me the app with their cellphones before leaving me.

"Maybe I should buy a phone."

After buying a phone near a shop I teleported myself on a building rooftop resting my hand on the rails. I observe a gathering Infront a building with a made up stage decorated with all colors, and it's just the time where the supposedly event will begin.

"Tch, annoying."

Mid talk Ace lost interest and walk back inside, taking his time to fiddle with the contents of his phone.
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"Hmm, perhaps it's time to stop teleporting back to my room," Ace pondered. With determination, he rode the elevator down to the first floor and stepped out of the building, making his way back to his hotel. As he strolled, a lingering sense of being watched crept into his awareness.

Ace encountered two girls around his age. One of them halted her friend and pointed excitedly at Ace. "Isn't that the guy who became famous overnight?"

The other girl gasped. "Oh my gosh, it's him!"

Excitedly, the pair approached Ace and tapped him on the back. Surprised, Ace turned to face them, unsure of what to expect. "Can I help you?" he asked.

One of the girls stood with her mouth agape, staring at Ace in disbelief. Meanwhile, her friend attempted to snap her out of it, waving her hand in front of her face to no avail. Taking matters into her own hands, she stepped forward to address Ace directly.

"I think we do need some help." She said in a seducing tone, she put both her arm behind her back making her breast appear more bigger.

NOTE: (Not that big though! I'm setting up realistic standards here!)

Ace's eyes darted to the side, briefly catching a glimpse of her cleavage. Uncomfortably, he smiled and took a step back. "I-I don't think I can help you with that," he stammered.

Suddenly, Ace was yanked away by a tall woman, slightly older but still youthful. She pulled him away from the two girls and enveloped his head in a hug against her chest. With a stern gaze, she scolded the girls, "Can't you see he's uncomfortable?"

"Are you alright, dear?" she asked, peering down to find that the person she was holding had transformed into a human-sized doll. Startled, she dropped it to the ground and turned around, only to see her captive fleeing.

(W-what was that?!) I thought, my heart racing as I turned around abruptly to avoid colliding with the person in front of me. "Sorry," I quickly apologized.

The girl in front of me was clutching an envelope, using it as a shield of sorts. She lowered her hands and glanced up at me. "It's fine, I—" Her words trailed off as her expression shifted into one of pure delight. "Oh my gosh, it's Tattooed Daddy!"

The surrounding people seemed to freeze in their tracks, their attention now solely focused on me. "Oh my goodness, it really is!" someone exclaimed, amplifying the feeling of being the center of attention in a suddenly crowded space.

"Are you free today?" the girl in front of me asked, her voice barely audible over the growing crowd that had surrounded us. I felt overwhelmed, unable to decipher a single word amidst the chaos. Clenching my jaw, I summoned my magic and teleported back to my room.

Finally, silence enveloped me as I returned to the familiar comfort of my hotel room. Collapsing onto the floor, I leaned against the wall beside the bed, trying to make sense of the whirlwind encounter.

"Where in Tartarus did the name 'Tattooed Daddy' come from?!" I exclaimed in frustration, rising to my feet and kicking the bed in irritation, only to recoil as pain shot through my curled toes.

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Breaking news: Applejack and her friends stopped a rabbit Stampede from causing more damage.
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Ace stepped out of his hotel room, his mind already bracing for another encounter with curious onlookers. As he descended to the first floor and exited the hotel, the first girl recognized him and approached with a barrage of peculiar questions. Ignoring her, Ace remained silent, waiting until a crowd had gathered before him.

"Ehem!" he cleared his throat loudly, causing the chatter to gradually fade, granting him a moment to address them. "Everyone, please go back to your business or whatever it is you were doing. I am not inter—"

Before he could finish, a girl threw herself at him, followed by others embracing him tightly. Anger surged through him, his jaw locking and his fists clenched so tightly that his veins bulged.

[Kill them]

Ace put aside his rage as he teleported a safe distance away from the crowd. "There he is!" he heard someone shout, prompting him to sprint without looking back. After minutes of running, he spotted SugarCube Corner out of the corner of his eye and dashed towards it. Though closed, the lights were on. He hurried inside, swiftly blocking the glass door and pulling down the blinds with his magic.

He also pulled down the blind on the glass door and cautiously stepped back, watching as the people outside clamored for his attention, attempting to snap photos of him.

"May I help ya, sugarcube?" a western accent broke the tension behind him. Ace turned around to find six girls staring back at him.

"I remember you!" Ace exclaimed, his gaze focusing on Twilight, Pinkie Pie, and Rainbow Dash in the group.

"You know this feller, Twilight?" Applejack asked, placing a hand on her friend's shoulder.

"Yeah, he helped me," Twilight confirmed, nodding in recognition.

"He's the dude I've been telling you about!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed, pointing at Ace, before quickly composing herself and clearing her throat. "A fan of mine," she added, trying to downplay the excitement.

Pinkie Pie stepped forward towards Ace, her smile warm and friendly. "Good evening, Ace! So you took refuge here to escape the growing crowd because someone posted a picture of you on Instaglam?" she asked.

"Huhhh?" Ace replied, puzzled by the sudden turn of events.

"Don't think of it or you'll end up with a headache,"

Rarity quickly pulled out her phone from behind her back and scrolled through it until she found the picture Pinkie mentioned. It depicted Ace wearing a rolled-up long sleeve, revealing his tattooed and muscular forearm, with sunlight streaming in through the window beside him, casting a flattering glow on his face.

Ace pleaded, "Please, I need your help. Those crazy people won't stop following me!"

A smirk played on Twilight's lips, catching Applejack's attention. Concerned, Applejack questioned Twilight's intentions. "You ain't taking advantage of someone in need, are ya?"

"Applejack, he took me to a random rooftop without my consent," Twilight explained, her tone slightly frantic before regaining her composure. "But don't worry, no need to be concerned."

Relieved, Applejack nodded and allowed Twilight to proceed. Twilight took a step forward and extended her hand towards Ace. "I promise to help you, but on one condition... You must answer some of our questions."

Applejack nudged Twilight's shoulder firmly, giving her a stern look before turning her gaze to Ace. "You can decline a question if you feel uncomfortable answering it," she added, emphasizing Ace's autonomy in the situation.

Ace took a deep breath and exhaled. "Okay, I accept."

Twilight's face lit up with determination, and she clapped her hands together. "Excellent! Come on, Applejack, let's teach them a valuable lesson about privacy and respect!"

Humming happily, Twilight strode towards the door, followed by Applejack, who placed a reassuring hand on Ace's shoulder. "Sorry about her, sugarcube. Her brain just loves to eat up information, but she means no harm," she explained with a chuckle.

Ace couldn't help but chuckle slightly in response, nodding with a grin. Applejack tipped her hat to him before catching up to Twilight.

Feeling a sense of relief as the problem began to be resolved, Ace turned his attention to the group of four girls remaining, which included Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie. The others were unfamiliar to him.

Before he could say anything, Rarity stepped forward, her arms crossed as she inspected Ace with a critical eye. Despite her casual outfit, her beauty remained striking. She scrutinized Ace from head to toe before finally meeting his gaze.

Pink crept it's way to Rarity's cheek. Her eyes gazing softly at his "Darling..."

But before she could continue, Rainbow Dash pushed her aside and stepped forward "Hey, I didn't forget the first time we met."

Ace raised an eyebrow, crossing his arms. "The time you just suddenly flew away with no reason whatsoever?" he questioned, a hint of amusement in his tone.

Rainbow Dash's face flushed with embarrassment. "Hey!" she protested. "I-I was late for my training!" she hastily explained, trying to justify her actions.

Regaining her composure, Rainbow Dash shifted the conversation. "What sports do you play anyway?" she asked curiously in

"I think that's for later..." Ace replied cryptically.

Glancing behind Rainbow Dash, Ace noticed Fluttershy peeking at him from behind Rarity. Their eyes met briefly, and Fluttershy quickly hid behind Rarity, offering Ace a shy smile.

The shopkeeper's bell rang, signaling that Twilight and Applejack had finished their lesson with the crowd. Ace turned to them, remarking, "That was quick."

Twilight grinned. "Quite easy, actually. Knowing that the majority of your 'fans' are females, it's easy to understand them and use the right words."

Applejack chimed in, "And with me beside Twilight, hooey, the problem is easily solved."

"So, about the deal we made?" Twilight reminded with a cheeky grin.

Ace sighed and nodded, but before Twilight could speak, Pinkie Pie interrupted, stepping in front of Ace with a smile. "How old are you?"

"Twenty-two," Ace replied easily.

"Ohhhh~" Pinkie nodded in satisfaction before heading towards the door to the kitchen.

Before Twilight could continue, Rainbow Dash jumped in, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "So what sports are you into?" she asked cheerfully.

Ace hesitated at first but answered, "Mixed martial arts, but I won't say exactly which ones."

Rainbow Dash's face fell slightly. "Cool, I guess... I bet I can defeat you," she said confidently. Applejack then stepped forward with her own question.

"So, sugarcube... You use magic, and um, what's your occupation?" she inquired.

"Occupation? As in a job?" Ace clarified.

"Yes."

"Well, actually..." Ace nervously smiled. "I'm currently unemployed."

Rarity's face brightened up, and she quickly approached Ace, taking his hand. "Oh, you poor man! I have a boutique just blocks away from here, and I am in need of help."

"But didn't you say earlier that you don't need—" Twilight began, but Rarity cut her off. "Hush now!"

Ace gently withdrew his hand from Rarity's grasp and leaned back slightly. "I don't need a job right now, but I'll consider it," he replied.

Rarity's smile faltered, and she walked over to a nearby chair, taking out her phone and swiping through it while stealing glances at Ace. "I'm done, darling," she announced.

"Finally," Twilight said, locking eyes with Ace. "How old were you when you started learning how to use your magic?"

Ace paused for a moment before answering, "Hmm, my memory is a bit foggy, but I remember starting around the age of six."

Twilight was surprised but then remembered witnessing Ace's teleportation abilities. Tilting her head, she asked the question that could shed light on Ace's past. "Who was your teacher?"

"My... Teacher?"

As deep memories of Lumina Stardust flooded Ace's mind, he felt his jaw trembling and his hands shaking slightly. Her soft features, voice, kind smile, and loving personality replayed vividly in his thoughts.

"Ace..."

"Ace."

Suddenly, Ace snapped out of his trance, realizing that everyone in the room was looking at him, most of them with expressions of concern.

"S-sorry," Ace stammered, his voice trembling. "B-but I gotta go." With that, he bolted past Twilight and Applejack towards the entrance door.

"W-wait!" Twilight called out, attempting to reach Ace, but her efforts were in vain as he disappeared out the door.

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As Ace stepped out of the shop, he teleported back to his room and sank to the floor. With his hands covering his face, tears streamed down from between his fingers.

"L-lumina... Y-you're the only family I remember... I miss you," Ace sobbed in whispered breaths, his voice choked with emotion. "How could I be so w-weak."
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Pinkie Pie walked out of the kitchen door, carrying a one-layer chocolate cake with icing that read "Ace Starfire 22nd Cake Anniversary" on top.

However, the smile on Pinkie Pie's face turned neutral as she observed everyone's expressions. "Did I miss something?" she asked, puzzled.

"Ugh! We're the Elements of Harmony, for darn sake," Applejack exclaimed in frustration. She slumped onto a chair and added, "Now I feel like cow dung for that s-s-shit we've done!"

Almost everyone gasped in shock. Fluttershy hid behind Rarity, her body trembling, while Pinkie Pie's puffy hair deflated, becoming straight and bland.

Rainbow Dash pushed Applejack with her right hand, giving her a cold gaze. "Not cool," she said firmly.

Twilight suddenly stood in between of Applejack and Rainbowdash. "R-Rainbowdash that is not how you treat a friend."

Rainbowdash then looked at Twilight's face with a hint of anger. "This is your idea in the first place." She put her finger on Twilight's chest. "I was just going along knowing that nothing will go wrong... Oh how wrong I was to learn that digging in someone's past could go wrong." Rainbowdash said in a somber tone.

Twilight looked aside in regret. What Rainbowdash said is right. she's supposed to learn not bite more of what you can chew.

"Hey!" Pinkiepie shouted with tears rolling down her cheeks. "It's everyone's fault that not one even think of the consequences of the 'little' deal." She then walked to the group. "Next time we see him. We apologize, got it?!" She looked at applejack, Rainbowdash and mainly Twilight.

On the next chapter