Lone and the rabbits were staring at the little cat who came to find him. “A Peddler?” He asked as he remembered what his grandfather once told him about peddlers. (“Peddlers are traveling merchants that throughout the lands, selling whatever they have to customers for money or trade with what their customers have.”) thought Lone as he looked at the cat who was looking at him with those innocent eyes. (“There is no such thing as purely innocent where I’m from.”)

“Uh… Mr. Lone?” Asked Neo as Lone moved his shoulders and cleared his throat.

“Ahem… right… that’s me, you’ve been looking for.” Said Lone uncomfortably since he had a history of guards and bounty hunters after him to collect the reward on his head. “Why are you here?” he asked as Neo bowed to him.

“I’ve heard that you’ve become a new member of the Seed Store. So, I’ve decided to introduce myself and make a deal with you?” He said as put down his bag.

“A deal?” Said Lone “Wait… how did you hear of me?” He demanded to know as Neo looked nervous.

“Well… the Merchant’s Guild that I’ve become a member of. I was told of a new customer of the Seed Store, but where you were, struck fear in the merchants, even the most elite merchants refused to find you, but I was the bravest one to find you myself to be my 1st customer.” Explained Neo as Lone looked at him.

“I’m your first…” He said as he realized what he meant. “So, you’re a novice.” Asked Lone as Neo smiled.

“Yes, but if I can be successful with sales, my rank will get higher, and I’ll be able to become an elite merchant.” Neo said proudly as Lone looked annoyed.

“I see…” Said Lone as he felt being used, along with the bunnies.

“PII…” They all said as Neo cleared his throat.

“Well… I clearly see that I caused some anger, and I apologize for it.” He said while bowing. “Perhaps my wares will change your mind.” He said as he opened his bag it revealed his ware. “Let me show you products from outside the Black Tower!” He yelled happily. Lone looked at the ware Neo has.

• Blank Book – 5 Tower Coins
• Metal Flask – 5 Tower Coins
• Haniwa Totem – 5 Tower Coins
• Horseshoe Magnet – 5 Tower Coins
• Magnifying Glass – 5 Tower Coins
• Bag of (50) Marbles – 5 Tower Coins
• Clay Ocarina – 5 Tower Coins

The Rabbits were surprised by the ware and looked, but Lone, however, looked unimpressed as Neo grabbed the metal flask “This flask comes with preservation magic! This container keeps the temperature of hot or cold drinks!” He said happily as he grabbed the book. “This book has many blank pages and the symbol on the cover must have belonged to an amazing crafter!” Explained Neo as Lone looked at the cover and saw a black spot with a crescent moon on it.

(“The mark of Alicorn of the Night…”) Thought Lone as Neo grabbed the statue.

“This statue was made to honor a mystical creature from unknown origin!” He said as he placed it down and grabbed the magnet.

“This odd object can stick to anything large made of metal or collect anything small made of metal!” He placed it down and grabbed the magnifying glass. This incredible object has glass that can make anything bigger by looking into it!” Lone raised his hands as Neo smiled “Have something caught your eyes?!” he asked happily as Lone was frowning.

“Uh… no. The ware you have… is common stuff, not rare items.” Said Lone which shocked Neo.

“Common stuff…?” He asked as Lone pointed at some of them.

“A blank book is worthless because I have nothing to write in it. That metal flask keeps the heat and cold of drinks in for a long time and isn’t magical. That statue is nothing, but a clay statue made to give any creature belief of good luck and protection for the deceased.” He explained which made Neo’s jaw drop as he looked at his ware as he grabbed the magnet.

“What about this?”

“It just brings small metal objects to it and gets stuck to large metal objects. It’s not magic, just minerals made into something.”

“And this?” asked Neo, holding a magnifying glass. “It’s not a magic item?”

“No. Just glass made to make things look bigger by looking through it.”

“And these?” Neo opened the bag of marbles.

“Small orbs of glass made for children to play games.”

“(Voice breaking) And this…” asked Neo who was starting to break down by the value of his ware holding the ocarina.

“A musical instrument.” Answer Lone which Neo and the bunnies looked at the ocarina.

“This is an instrument?” asked Neo as he handed it to Lone.

“Yes… but… I’ve only seen this in books.” Said Lone “Never played one in my life.” He said as he blew into it, and it made a note.

“Whoa…,” said Neo

“PII…” Said all the bunnies. Neo looked at his ware and frowned.

“So… all of my products are worthless?” Asked Neo as Lone sighed.

“I’m afraid so. I mean the ocarina might be worth something, but I don’t know if you know someone who plays musical instruments.” He said as Neo started sobbing.

“I can’t believe that I got scammed…” He said as he fell on his knees and pounded the ground “NAAAH!!! THAT LOW DOWN GOBLIN MEOW!!! ZAR, YOU’RE A SCAMMER MEOW!!!” He yelled as Lone raised his brow.

(“Who is Zar? Also, why is he saying meow?”) Thought Lone as he looked at Neo and petted him. “Calm yourself cat.” He said that he didn’t know how to talk to others about their feelings. Mostly it's ‘Never show any weakness to your enemies or they’ll use it to their advantage. Physical or emotional.’ Ironically that’s how Scorpan got the Alicorn Sisters to defeat Lord Tirek or that whiny changeling drone to betray his queen, but this is not something the ponies’ friendship magic will affect him since he hates anything involving ponies. “Uh… tell me about this Zar creature?” asked Lone as he looked at the cat who sighed.

“Okay… let me explain…”

“I’m originally from the 75th Floor, one of the Neutral Zones of the Black Tower, Meow.” Explained Neo which made Lone raise his brow.

“Neutral Zones?” He asked.

“It’s one of the areas in the tower where natives like me can live peacefully and there is a Merchant Town for adventurers or other creatures who can buy or sell their ware.” Explained Neo as Lone crossed his arms.

“So, this tower isn’t all about fighting.” He spoke.

“That’s right. I live in a nice village where Cat Folk like me.” He spoke. “I was about to tell my childhood friend how I felt for her.”

FLASHBACK, LOCATION: GRANIA VILLAGE
Neo was holding a bouquet of mackerels to a white ♀ Peterbald feline wearing a silk blue dress. “Uh… Janet… I know we’ve been friends since kittenhood but…. I really love you! Will you please go out with me?!” He yelled as his knees were knocking as the feline looked disgusted by the fish bouquet.

“These smell like cheap minnows!” Yelled Janet as she smacked the fish bouquet from Neo’s paws.

“Minnows? Those are fresh mackerels. Janet… what’s wrong?” asked Neo as he felt hurt by her actions.

“*Arrogant Laughing* Did you think those poor mackerels would satisfy her tongue?” Neo turned to see a black ♂ Singapura feline wearing a nobleman’s vest holding a Red Snapper with a bow on it. Neo gasped in shock.

“You’re… Lux!!! Future heir of the richest family in the village!” Yelled Neo as Lux walked towards Janet.

“Did you seriously give minnows to a lady? Real men offer at least a premium Red Snapper.” He said as Janet was happy by it, Neo was insulted.

“Those are mackerels!” He yelled but looked confused “Wait… why are you offering her that?” he asked as Lux placed his arm around her as they walked away.

“Ha ha! Come with me, Janet! Let’s enjoy a premium Red Snapper Steak at my palace.” He said as Neo was left there standing.

“What just happened?”

End of Flashback

“Apparently she was using me to see Lux to hide her relationship from me.” Said Neo as he snarled “Janet used my ignorance for her family to believe that she and I were hanging out while she went to see her secret lover.” Lone and the rabbits were looking at each other and looked at Neo. “Out of being hurt, I ran away from my village and vow that I’ll be rich to put those bastards who were using me for their secret relationship meow!” He yelled in anger.

“Yep…there’s the revenge I knew existed.” Said Lone as the bunnies looked uncomfortable.

“PII…” they all said.

“I became a peddler to get rich. I’ve invested my life savings of 50 Tower Coins for the license, equipment for becoming a merchant. I have to find some products to sell but misfortune happened to me as I met that goblin bastard.”

FLASHBACK, 75th Floor Peddler Market
Neo was at the Merchant’s Guild in front of a counter, waiting for the receptionist. “Excuse me there. Are you a new peddler?” Neo turned around to see a goblin in a trench coat and trench hat. “My name is Zar, a fellow merchant who has the things you need.” Neo tilted his head and looked confused.

“Huh?”

Zar took Neo to a local bar as they talked. “Goods from outside the tower?” Said Neo “I heard of adventurers that have objects that are never before seen or existed but… aren’t those things impossible to get?” Neo asked as the goblin shushed him.

“Yeah, but this is top secret. I have a good connection with getting them but given how rare they are… I can’t exactly sell them everywhere.” He said as Neo blinked. “I’m a good merchant but I can’t bring tons of attention, you know? I mean thieves and assassins would take me down if I continued to sell them.” He explained “You can sell them at a very high price on the upper floors.”

“I can?” Said Neo.

“Yeah. The natives on the higher floors have a thing for collecting foreign objects.” Said Zar which made Neo unsure.

“But… why are you seeking me for those products for a low price?” Asked Neo as Zar gave an innocent smile.

“Because you have potential.” He answered. “I see that you could become a great merchant! I’m a merchant who wants the rookies like I once was to be successful.” He said “Do you recall seeing some rookie merchants quitting their solo ways and joining… you know who.” Said Zar as Neo gulped.

“Not him…” said Neo in fear.

“Yes, him.” Said Zar “I took it as my noble caring heart to support all rookie merchants.” He said as Neo did look a bit unsure. “But… I see that you’re not interested in what I can give you. I’ll go to another merchant in need.” HE said as he got up and walked away but Neo jumped out of his chair.

“No wait!” he yelled, not knowing Zar grinning sinisterly.

“Yes…?”

“I’ll take them!” He said as Zar smiled happily.

“Thank you!” He said as he pulled out a small note from his coat pocket. “Now, here’s a bonus from me. This map will take you to a new Seed Store member’s location. He’s on this floor and I’m betting he’s interested in buying what I got for you.” He said as he handed Neo the ware Zar has and paid him the Tower Coins Neo has.

“Thank you, sir!” Said Neo as he placed his new ware in his bag and left the bar.

END OF FLASHBACK

Lone and the bunnies looked at Neo who was on his knees. “I’ve given him all of my money to buy these goods, Meow. I’ve skipped some meals to get all the way to the 99th to find you and sell these… …(Crying) ONLY TO HEAR THAT ALL OF THESE ARE WORTHLESS JUNK MEOW! I AM A PATHETIC CAT MEOW!” He screamed as Lone looked at him as Mage & Warrior patted him on the back.

“PII… PII…”

(“How pitiful…this cat was played by a false childhood friend who was nothing but a toxic… the cat term for bitch.”)

AUTHOR’S NOTE: I don’t know the word for a ♀ cat, comment or PM me for me to change it and remove my AUTHOR’S NOTE.

(“This cat was a novice in being a merchant but given this is his first time… he has no one to go to except that goblin who swindle him but he’ll be a slave to him since that goblin has will always be junk products and Neo can’t tell what is and isn’t junk.”) Thought Lone as he looked at Neo (“Wait… he’s a merchant and he has no source. When great grandfather was still alive, he told me that chefs have a farmer that they get their ingredients, the fresh fruits and vegetables or bribe the farmer for the best and freshest.”) Lone turned to his crops and smirked (“I found a way to get more Tower Coins through him.”) Lone cleared his throat.

“Neo?” He said as Neo looked at him.

“Huh?”

“I think I can help you.” He said Neo looked at Lone and gulped.

Canterlot Castle, Private Studies
Twilight was looking over all magic books as Celestia and Luna were bringing them in. “Twilight…” Said Celestia. “You’ve been looking over all the books I have for over 17 hours without food or rest.” She said, worrying for Twilight’s health. Twilight blinked and rubbed her eyes.

“I’m sorry but after learning about Scorpan’s magic, I can’t help but research a way to counter it.” She said as Luna cleared her throat.

“I understand your fear.” Said Luna “Reflecting magic is a very rare and unique ability to have. The power to send another creature’s magic back at them is dangerous and frightening to fight against. No creature has ever managed to win against it… using magic I mean.” Luna explained. “There hasn’t been a creature with the magic to reflect another creature’s magic in over 4000 years.” Celestia turned to Twilight.

“The last creature who had that magic was an Earth Pony, but she used it to take down a clan of unicorns who were enslaving Pegasi and Earth Ponies.” Said Celestia who started shedding tears. “She passed away from a wrongful execution from arrogant unicorns who falsified evidence. I used a spell to permanently remove their magic for their lies.” She looked at Twilight. “There are histories from my past I buried to prevent my students from learning from that kind of dark history. But I’ve learned that withholding such information tends to leak out.” Said Celestia as Twilight looked down hearing that.

“I will learn from those mistakes. Not everything is how they seem.” Said Twilight believed that she found information about it but the results about it were baffling. “Oh dear…”

“Have you found any information about countering Scorpan’s magic?” asked Luna.

“I have but the results are not in our favor.” Said Twilight as Celestia looked unfazed.

“Does it involve an anti-magic weapon?” She said as Luna and Twilight turned to her.

“You knew?” Said Luna.

“Yes… and I’m afraid you won’t find them in Equestria.” She said sadly, Twilight looked confused, but Luna understands.

“You had them destroyed?” Answer Luna.

“Yes…” Said Celestia. “It was when you were banished. A group of renegade unicorns were enraged when you turned into Nightmare Moon.” Luna’s eyes widened upon hearing that. “They planned to summon you back from the moon, to slay you.” Luna backed away.

“Why?”

“Because of me. They were obsessed with my safety, and I refuse to let them hurt you, no matter what form you are in.” Said Celestia as Luna teared up a bit.

“Thank you…” said Luna with happiness. Twilight smiled as she looked through the books to find a book with Luna’s Cutie Mark on the cover.

“Luna? Does this book belong to you?” Asked Twilight as Luna looked at it as her eyes widened in shock.

“That book… It's one of my books I made when I have my own private student!” She said, using her magic to lift it towards her. “I thought I'd lost them.” She turned to Celestia.

“I’ve collected your stuff from our old castle but… I couldn’t find the other book.” Explained Celestia. “I’ve searched for the other book for 25 years and all over Equestria, but I couldn’t find it. It’s like it disappeared from the face of the planet.” Said Celestia as Luna looked at her book.

“Where is my other book?” Wondered Luna.

Lone was on a homemade lawn chair made from green onion leaves, drinking a cherry tomato juice and honey through a cup and straw made from green onion leaves along with Neo who was on another lawn chair with a large beach umbrella as Hubby Bunny has a necklace of flowers around his neck and Wifey wearing a grass skirt and flowers over on her head.

“Uh… are you being a bit too generous?” asked Neo.

“No… you’ve been swindled and been used by a toxic cat. I believe you need someone you can trust.” Said Lone as Neo looked at his drink.

“I don’t know…,” said Neo. “I don’t have any more money and I’m really hungry… I’ve even cut my food money to get here.” He said sadly as Lone groaned but looked at his crops.

“Listen, I got a way to benefit not only you but me.” Said Lone as Neo looked at him.

“Benefit you and me?” asked Neo as he looked at Lone who showed him his crops.

“I’ll be your supplier if you sell my crops.” Said Lone as Neo looked at what Lone showed him.

“A cherry tomato and blueberry?

[Magic Blueberry]
Grown in the dungeon, the blueberries are full of nutrients and taste. When consumed each blueberry dissolves 0.5g of body fat and increases defense by 0.1 for 5 minutes. You may apply up to 20 effects in an hour at the same time. When consumed they each dissolve 10g of fat and give you energy.
Grown by: Lone the Centaur, Farmer
Expiration Date: 30 Days Later
Rank: E

“These are E-Rank.” Said Neo as he sniffed them “They smell very fresh.” He said as he looked at them. (“The tomatoes like these will most likely sell for… 0.01 coin at least and the blueberries are too small to be sell for something.”) He looked at Lone. “Uh… how much are you selling them for?” Neo asked Lone, smirking.

“The Tomatoes will be sold for 0.05 Tower Coins each and the blueberries will be sold for the same price for 40 per purchase.” Said Lone which shocked Neo.

“WHAT?! But… who would buy these?” he asked as Lone smirked.

“Trust me.” He said as he drank from his cup. “The effects of my crops will bring the customers.” Said Lone as Neo looked unsure.

“How can you be so sure?” He asked.

“I know so. I know a certain race outside of the tower would pay a lot for these.” Said Lone with a devious smirk.

“Why do you look like a villain?” he asked as Lone scratched Neo’s head.

“Trust me… You’ll understand.” Said Lone as Neo looked at the tomatoes and blueberries.

“I can get the tomatoes, but the blueberries are a bit small for anyone to buy.” Said Neo.

*STOMACH GROWL*

Lone looked at Neo. “Sorry but I did cut my money on food.” He said sadly as Mage and Hammer bunnies came with grilled fish, 20 of them. Neo looked surprised and smiled “FOOD!” He yelled but stopped as he looked at Lone.

“This is an agreement if you agree to collaborate with me, you get 20 fish a week and 10 percent of the profits.” Said Lone as Neo looked at it and gulped.

“20 a week… and 10 percent…” He said as he looked at Lone.

“Can… you make it… 25 Fish a week?” he asked nervously.

“Deal!” Said Lone as the other bunnies came with 5 more grilled fish as Neo pulled out a paper and an odd thing that Lone never saw.

“What is that?” Asked Lone as Neo looked at it.

“A ballpoint pen.”

“What’s a pen?” Asked Lone as Neo looked at him.

“It’s… uh… a better writing tool than a quill.” He said as Lone’s ears went straight up.

“Cool…” He said as Neo handed him the paper and pen as Lone examined it.

“It’s small, has ink inside it, without the need to dip it for more, has a small metal ball on it for moving smoothly and this… glass… it isn’t glass but something else… unknown to me…” He said as Neo and the bunnies looked at him. “Sorry.” He said as he began to write up the contract.

5 Minutes Later
Lone completed the contract and handed it to Neo who read it.

[Purpose & Terms]

1. The purpose of this agreement is for both parties to gain profit through mutual cooperation & promoting Party A’s produce sales.
2. Party B shall sell produce supplied by party A & deliver sales revenue for the rest of his life.

[Compensation]

1. Party A shall compensate Party B every week with either 25 grilled fish or an equivalent amount.
2. Party A shall provide Party B with 10% of the sales revenue as commission

[Special Clause]

1. The contract may be terminated if Party B sells less than 5 Tower Coins worth of Party A’s Produce within one month.
2. Party B must sell the produce at or above the price suggested by Party A.
3. Party B shall not get more clients without Party A’s Permission.
4. Meowish must be used when making transactions.

[Party A: Lone the Centaur][Party B: Neo]

Neo read the entire contract and looked confused. “Meowish?” He said as he got mad at Lone and turned to him “Is the way I talk funny to you?” He said as Lone cleared his throat.

“No, my little partner. I added that since I know some certain creatures who are venturing the tower and climbing it find small animals like you adorable. They’ll be eating your paws." said Lone while Neo looked at his paws and looked at Lone.

“I… hope you promise me good profits.” He said as he placed his paw print on it as Lone pressed his thumb print on it. The contract floated and turned into a screen. “The contract is complete.” Said Neo as he looked at Lone “How many do you wish for me to sell?” Lone smiled as he and the bunnies went to collect what to sell. Lone placed a large woven basket made from green onion leaves filled with cherry tomatoes and 10 smaller woven baskets filled with blueberries.

“1000 cherry tomatoes & 400 blueberries, 40 in each basket.” Said Lone as Neo was finishing his 5th grilled fish. “I see you’re enjoying your meal.” Said Lone as Neo smiled nervously.

“Sorry, I’ve been eating dried mackerels for 3 days.” Said Neo as he looked a bit sad as Lone sighed.

“I bet those dried fish you ate were the same mackerels you tried to give that girl?” He asked, Neo lowered his ears. “Never mind… But I have a question, how will you take all these crops?” he asked as Neo pulled out the sack that he used to carry his junk products.

“This rucksack I have, has a partial expansion and lightweight magic. I can store lots of stuff to its limit and anything organic like food or drinks will stay as they were for a long time.” Said Neo as he tossed his sack over his food and ware as they were all absorbed by it and it turned into a carrying backpack.

“Wish I had one.” Said Lone as Neo wore it as he turned to Lone.

“Wish me luck.” Said Neo “Also… should I come back when I’m sold out?” He asked as Lone looked at him.

“You know what… take a break and see me in a week. You need to de-stress from your problems.” Said Lone.

“Thank you.” Said Neo as he left as Lone sighed.

“You suffer enough. Also…” Lone looked at the junk Neo left behind. “I’ll make good use of this junk.” He said as the bunnies looked confused.

“PII?” They said that Lone grabbed the ocarina and played a song on it as the Bunnies danced to the song, Lone was playing.

A Few Days Later
At the 35th Floor, a party from Twilight’s Guild; a ♂ Earth Pony Archer, a Griffin Scout, a Doe Medic, a Dragon Trapper & a Yak Father were setting up a camp as the ♀ dragon was setting up some defenses around their camp to prevent any of the monsters in the floor attacks them and separate them from the other guild members. “Ugh… How are we going to battle the floor’s boss?” Asked the Griffin Scout.

“Don’t know.” Said the Dragon Trapper “I mean the poison bites and gas it and its minions release are deadly, and we waste so much antidotes.” She complained about it.

“Those cheap merchants and alchemists are stubborn to give a lot and it's not that easy to make without a recipe.” Said the Doe Medic. “Recipes are impossible to recreate.” She said as the Yak Father smashed a rock.

“Let Yaks smash cheapskates!” He yelled as the Earth Pony Archer turned to him.

“And be banned? Forget it! No creature hurts the merchants.” He said, which the Yak Father groaned.

*RUSTLE*

“HMMM?!” They all turned to the bushes which were shaking as Neo came out.

“Good day adventurers!” He said as he came out “Would you care to view my products, meow?” He said Twilight’s Guild group was surprised.

“A cat!” Yelled the Yak Father as some adventurers from other guilds heard him and appeared. The Dragon Trapper looked surprised.

(So… CUTE!”) She yelled in her head.

“It’s a Peddler cat!” Said a ♀ Gargoyle Warrior.

“Nice to meet you, meow.” Said Neo as some ♀ adventurers squeal.

“AWWW… did you hear the meow? So cute!” Said a Unicorn Mare which made Neo look surprised.

“You think I’m cute, meow?” He asked as he recalled what Lone said to him.

“Listen, use that meowish language of yours. Some creatures are suckers for cute language.”

“Oh… I understand now.” He muttered to himself as he pulled out his ware. “Check these out!” He said as he pulled out the large basket of cherry tomatoes and smaller baskets of blueberries. A ♀ Diamond Dog and Siren looked at them.

“Are these…” Said the ♀ Diamond dog

“Cherry tomatoes and blueberries?” Asked the Siren as the adventurers looked a bit unsure to buy them.

“Why fruit?” Said a ♂ Dragon. “I want meat or bread!” He yelled upset as Neo frowned.

“Adventurers who judge appearance.” Said Neo “These are not average fruits.” He said as the Siren looked at the features.

“Magic Cherry Tomatoes? Magic Blueberries? Increase magic by 0.01 for ten minutes from the cherry tomatoes and increase defense by 0.01 from the blueberries.” She said which got some attention from the other adventurers.

“How much are these?” Asked a ♀ Minotaur mage.

“0.05 Tower Coins for each cherry tomato and 0.05 Tower Coins for a basket of blueberries, only one per customer.” Explained Neo as some flinched hearing the prices.

“WHAT?!” Yelled a ♂ Centaur. “I would rather pay for weapons and armor than this!” He yelled as some started to leave as a ♀ Minotaur looked at it as her eyes widen.

“Wait…” said the Minotaur mage.

When consumed, they each dissolve 10G of Body Fat

When consumed each blueberry dissolves 0.5g of body fat

“I can lose 10 grams of body fat from one cherry tomato!” She yelled as most of the females and others who turned around to Neo as the Earth Pony Archer turned around with widened eyes.

(“Lose 10 grams of fat per tomato?!”) He ran to check the blueberries to see that each berry removes 0.5 grams of body fat per berry. (“If eating these makes you lose weight… then if my wife ate these…”) thought the archer as he smile (“She’ll get the hot body she missed!”) he looked at Neo and smiled. “GIVE ME 100 OF THEM!” He yelled.

“I want 100 as well!” Yelled the ♀ Minotaur as the other join in as well.

“Give me the blueberries!” Yelled the Doe Medic.

“Back off Milk Juggs!” Yelled the Dragon Trapper “You already have ripped muscles!”

“They’re mine!”

“I want them!”

“Don’t make me kill you!” The other adventurers heard the loud arguments and decided to buy them.

Back at Lone’s Farm
Lone leveled up by 3 during those few days as he was harvesting more blueberries and cherry tomatoes while planting blueberries to grow more bushes.

You have Leveled up
You have earned 1 bonus stat.

Lone smirked as he collected the berries and tomatoes, putting them in separate woven baskets. “This is getting good.” He said that Bunny Wifey helped out.

“PII?” She asked as Lone looked at her.

“Where I’m from, a certain race of creatures who have been living their lives the easy way due to their immortal rulers have gotten bloated, lazy, weak and fat due to rich resources.” He said angrily as he held some blueberries in his hand. “While mine lived a harsh life for survival and lands with rare vegetation.” Explained Lone which made Wifey look sad.

“PII…” She said as she placed her paw on his leg.

“I wonder if they’ll overthrow the tyrant of the king in my land if they see my crops?” He said as he looked at his fruits. “My race will do anything for food. But… will I become the next tyrant?” He said as Wifey looked at Hubby who noticed her sad expression.

“PII…”

Location: UNKNOWN
Lord Tirek was looking at an orb to see both the Centaur & Gargoyle races were attacking dummies of Twilight, The Alicorn Princesses, her friends, Discord and any creature else who believes friendship. One little centaur girl attacks a dummy of Thorax and ripped its head off with her teeth. “I underestimated your race, Lord Tirek. If they do that to the real Thorax, I’ll take back 70% of the negative things about you.” Said Chrysalis with a grin as Cozy looked at her.

“And the chance of you taking back the negative things about me?” She asked which came a scowl.

“When Twilight Sparkle’s Magic of Friendship is permanently deceased.” Answer Chrysalis which made Coz Glow frown.

“So never.” Which annoyed Sombra but he noticed Tirek’s unwavering gaze at the orb.

“Why do you continue to watch the orb?” He said Tirek didn’t listen or flinch.

“Read the room. King of Stairs!” Yelled Cozy “Tirek hadn’t seen his race when he was sent to Tartarus and back! I mean he’s trying to see how his mighty race isn’t how he remembered.” Chrysalis rolled her eyes as Sombra scoffed.

“Wrong brat.” He said which gained their attention. “I have seen my race and home when that blasted mutt Cerberus left Tartarus, allowing me the chance to escape.” He answered.

“WHAT?!” They yelled.

“You had a nation-size army, and you didn’t think to bring them!?” Yelled Chrysalis in anger.

“Hey Crissy…” Said Cozy which made Chrysalis hissed at her. “Remember the runes his brother had on both Centaurs and Gargoyles? They couldn’t escape if they wanted to!” She yelled.

“Of course…” Said Chrysalis in anger as Sombra paid attention.

“Continue.” He said as Tirek was still watching the orb.

“I saw… vengeance and rage in that child’s eyes.” Said Tirek “He wanted me to avenge them all, but I failed him to keep my word.” He said with regret as they looked at the Centaurs & Gargoyles who were destroying more dummies without mercy. “Now look at them, savage and violent. They might never return to how my race was.” He said as they frowned in listening to him, but Chrysalis raised her ears.

“Wait… you said ‘that child’s’. Are you speaking of one of the children in the barracks?”

“No…” He said “The 1st child I’ve met when I returned to my land, the first one I helped. I don’t even know if he’s still alive?” He said as Cozy looked at Tirek.

“What if he escapes? I mean I tried to erase all magic from Equestria. That should have given him the chance?” She spoke.

“You what?!” Yelled Sombra in shock.

“My lands are not connected to Equestria, and neither are the Crystal Empire nor the Bad Lands.” Answer Tirek. “If he’s alive, I will be grateful for it.” He said sadly.

Do you remember the child’s name?” Asked Chrysalis.

“Lone, is his name.”

Back in the Tower
Neo was counting the money he earned while looking surprised “Sold out and made 50.5 Tower Coins… I never thought they would buy them.” He said as he looked at the empty basket. “What do those creatures see in those fruits?” He said to himself and collected the money and walked back to his home.

Author's Note

Looks like Tirek remembers Lone and he and the savageness of both Centaurs and Gargoyles were part of Tirek's reason for revenge, talk about ironic if you ask me. Also it looks like adventurers of Equestria got hooked by his crops. Who knows who else will get hooked by them.