A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away

I had been in Equestria for two weeks now in their hospital. They wanted to ensure I was going to be alright. During my stay, I had a few visitors. Dashie, or rather Rainbow Dash, had come by a couple times to bring food for Pinkie Pie, wh refused to leave my side. The dark blue being I learned was a Princess named Luna, and that she had a sister named Celestia. They both came to see me when I had woken up after arriving. Then there were Pinkies other friends. So far I had only met Fluttershy and Twilight Sparkles as it seems the others were scared of me or something. Today was no different. Pinkie was asleep on the chair in the corner of the room, and I lay staring out the window. It was night, and the stars shone brightly.

"Enjoying the view?" came a familiar voice. Turning I saw Princess Luna standing in the doorway.

"Yes, your majesty. The night has always had a special place in my heart." I said with a slight smile. She returned the it with a soft chuckle.

"Please, no need for formalities. Just call me Luna." she said.

"Oh, of course... Luna" I replied. The moment I said her name, she sighed softly and I swore the stars twinkled just a bit brighter.

"I assume this isn't just a social call, right?" I said, snapping her back to reality.

"Am I not allowed to simply make social calls?" She retorted with another soft chuckle.

"Well... I suppose you can do what you wish. You are[i/] a Princess after all." I replied. Seemingly satisfied with that answer, she sat at the foot of my bed as we star gazed together. After what felt like only moments, the sun began to rise.

"Well, I guess our time has been cut short by your sister eh?" I chuckled. She just smiled back as she stood.

"It seems so. Until next time, Verin." She said as she left. I spent the next few hours waiting for Pinkie to wake up, and then we went on a walk into town. I was allowed to make these small trips so long as I had someone with me. At least until I could be sure I could walk on my own. People gave me a weird look most days, or simply avoided me. Today was no different. I had a young filly walk up to me and tell me:
"My momma think you look like a freak"
before running off.

"Oh, don't mind them" Pinkie said to me, "they just haven't seen someone like you before."

"I know... still doesn't hurt any less though"

We kept walking, eventually making it to Twilights library. Stepping inside we found said mare asleep on her couch. Pinkie giggled gleefully as she tip-toed right next to them.

"WAKE UP WAKE UP WAKE UP!" She yelled before laughing hysterically. Twilight, on the other hand, wasn't as happy about it. She had nearly jumped out of her skin and was now rubbing her face from where she'd hit the floor.

"Sorry Twilight, couldn't stop her." I said, bringing a slight grin to her face.

"It's ok, I needed to get up anyway." She said with a yawn.

I sat down on her couch next to Pinkie as Twilight began milling about, making coffee and preparing today's tests. She really did like tests it seemed. A fluttering noise could be heard and as I looked up, down came a small purple dragon.

"Oh, hey Spike" I said, waving slightly, "sorry if we woke you."

He just waved back before grabbing his own cup of coffee. I noticed my lightsaber on Twilights desk, surrounded by a myriad of drawings of it. I had let her borrow it after warning her just how dangerous it was if used improperly. I was sure at least most of what I said was heard at least. She had asked me if she could take it apart, but I had refused. I wasn't sure I could fix it if she broke any of the parts. But I had assured her that when I felt up to it, I would take it apart for her. And so began the tests. From the day I was cleared to walk, I came here and took her barrage of tests. I didn't mind honestly. It was nice that she wanted to help me, if only for her own ends.

"Think you'll get it this time?" Pinkie asked, looking at me.

"Only one way to find out." I said, reaching out for the saber. I could feel my energy stretch towards it, wrapping around the hilt. It shook slightly on the desk, grabbing Twilights attention. Then it shot into my hand where it was promptly ignited.

"Oh my stars, you did it!" Twilight squealed as I deignited my saber.

"All thanks to you and your tests." I said with a smile. She returned it and went to jot down some notes.

"What will you do now?" Spike asked, now sitting beside me.

"When the snow melts, I'm going for my ship. I need to get it back here." I said as he nodded understandingly.

"Will you try and ho back to where you came from?" Pinkie chirped up.

I just shook my head.

"I couldn't even if I wanted too. I made a blind jump. Nobody knows where I am, not even me. Equis isn't on any known star chart. As far as I know, this is my new home."

We all just sat there as Twilight made her notes, Spike having gone to run some errands.

"Well..." Pinkie said, "at leat you know you have friends here."

"I have more than that" I said, flashing a smile, "I have family."

She blushed and pointed at herself.

"Us? You think of us as family?" She said, slightly shocked. I nodded.

"Of course. Even back when I was in the Order, I never had parents. Or sisters. Or brothers. I never knew my real family. But now... I have all of you. It's... it's more than I could ever ask for." I managed to say. I was then tackled by two mares in a back cracking hug.