1823 Mexican Texas, America. Seven hundred settlers roamed the uncharted, soon-to-be, lone star state, searching for permanent refuge. Ten men employed by Stephen F. Austin, tasked with protecting Texas’s first foreign residents, set a foundation for what would later establish America’s most renowned investigative law enforcement agency: The Texas Rangers. From infamous train robbers like Sam Bass, to love-sick partners in crime Bonnie and Clyde, The Texas Rangers tackled numerous cases and high-profile law-breaking rouges. Despite most, if not all, past Rangers equipped themselves using their own weapons and clothing, people knew The Texas lawmen were a force to be reckoned with. 

However, regardless of their modern achievements, The Wild West painted early rangers of all origins under a light of mystery, rough-around-the-edge men who retained some semblance of morality and served the people.

This is the story of one such lawman, and how his presence affected the lives of Appleoosian folk and, including theirs, the lives of every Equestrian.

Content warning: This story includes the following:

• Narcotics- Alcohol, smoking, and mentions of illegal drugs/booze
• Violence/Gore- hand-to-hand, hand-to-hoof, pistol-whipping, bullet wounds, Etc.
• Death- Mentions of past killing, current killing, and graphic depictions of brawling.
• Profanity- Southern, outback lingo

(Other warning tags may be included in future chapters.)

Cover art: https://www.icanvas.com/canvas-print/cowboy-silhouette-dur1237#1PC6-40x26

And, as always, feel free to leave a comment and tell me if mistakes were made or if I need to improve. Hope you all enjoy it!