A.N. Since it's been a while since my last My Little Pony story I'd like to mention a few things:
For one thing, I have to admit that when I made Twilight Sparkle a princess in my first story I had no idea that the show was going to end up doing the same thing. I just thought it'd be a cool and fitting destiny for Twilight even though it might not become canon. So you can only imagine my surprise when I first found out that Twilight actually was made a princess at the end of the third season. I'll give you an idea: I was so shocked that I nearly hyperventilated. Yeah, I really was that caught off-guard. XD
Also I had no idea that it was possible for a pony to become an alicorn, which is why I didn't give Twilight wings at the end of my first story. I'll work in her getting wings in a future story.
And I recently found out that Arabian ponies really were around the same size as Celestia (thanks to the episode Magic Duel). Again I had no idea that was actually true, or if there even was a version of Arabia in that World. I just figured that since camels were tall with wide hoofs Arabian ponies in that World would be too. It seems I got the hoof detail wrong though, plus Arabian ponies don't actually have Cutie Marks, but oh well. Can't get everything right.
Also I've decided that my stories are an AU of the My Little Pony Friendship is Magic World. Hence why there'll be some inconsistencies between my story and the show, yet a lot of similarities as well.
It was now four months after Celestia's life had been saved and Spike found his parents.
A young pegasi walked down the path pas the Apple Farm and towards Ponyville. Yes walked, he was the type who preferred watching the scenery as opposed to zooming past it. But it wasn't that that made Big Mac notice him, it was his color and size. He was bright yellow, with bright blue hair and eyes of a slightly darker blue, had freckles under his eyes, and was the size of Princess Celestia! He also wore a vest and cuffs that were the same color as his hair. His Cutie Mark was a smiling sunflower.
"Hello." The pegasus said after noticing Big Mac staring at him. "What's your name?"
"Big Macintosh." Big Mac said. "Beg pardon but I've never seen a pony like you before."
"Well I'm obviously not from around here." The pegasus chuckled. "My name is Roadon, I come from Saddle Arabia miles away. I've been traveling though, I like to see new places and help others out."
"Well we can always use more of your kind around here." Big Mac smiled.
"Hey Big Mac, who's this?" Apple Bloom asked.
It wasn't a school day so Apple Bloom was helping around the farm.
"I'm Roadon, I'm guessing you're related to Big Macintosh?" Roadon smiled.
"Sure am! I'm his little sister." Apple Bloom smiled. "Not his only one though, my big sister Applejack is over yonder buckin' some apples. Would you like to meet her?"
"Of course, I enjoy making new friends." Roadon nodded. "Maybe I can help buck some apples too."
With that, Roadon followed Apple Bloom and Big Macintosh down to where Applejack was bucking apples. Applejack noticed them before Apple Bloom could say anything.
"Whoo-wee, never seen a pony as tall as Princess Celestia before." Applejack remarked. "You ain't from around here are ya?"
"Princess Celestia?" Roadon sounded surprised.
"You don't know who Princess Celestia is?" Apple Bloom was now surprised.
"No I know who she is, I've just never seen her before." Roadon said.
Big Mac, Applejack, and Apple Bloom stared at him.
"I travel so much that I always miss her visits. Either she visits after I leave a town or city or she visits and leaves before I enter a town or city." Roadon explained.
Applejack and her sibs nodded understandingly.
"Say, do you need help bucking a few apples?" Roadon asked. "'Cause I would be more than happy to lend a hoof."
"Sure thing, after that one Applebuckin' season I try to accept help when it's offered." Applejack smiled.
Roadon was understandably confused, so Applejack explained about the time Big Mac was hurt and couldn't help her harvest all the apples. Her friends, mostly Twilight, tried to offer their help but Applejack took Big Mac's concern about her doing it alone the wrong way and refused until she was crazed with fatigue after only harvesting half of the orchard. Roadon was impressed with Applejack's determination, but was glad that she had given in and later accepted help since she could've really harmed both her physical and mental health with all that work. And according to the story, 'harmed mental health' hadn't been that far off either.
Anyway, Roadon and Applejack continued bucking apples, while Apple Bloom and Big Mac carried buckets of apples over to the apple stand. Applejack, her sibs, and Roadon got to know each other better during this and became fast friends. Afterward Roadon and Applejack headed into town so that Applejack could sell the apples. Apple Bloom came along too, since she had a playdate with Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle that afternoon.
When they arrived in town they parted ways. Applejack remained behind to sell apples, Apple Bloom headed off for Sugarcube Corner where the other Cutie Mark Crusaders were waiting, and Roadon wandered the streets. Eventually he came across a white unicorn with a violet mane. Rarity.
"Why hello." Rarity said with surprise.
"I know, it takes other ponies a while to get used to my size." Roadon chuckled.
Roadon then introduced himself and explained where he was from and why he was in Ponyville.
"That's a very generous lifestyle you picked." Rarity smiled. "I know my friends will agree with me. You might have met one of them on your way here, Applejack is her name."
"Oh yes, I met her. Big Macintosh and Apple Bloom as well." Roadon nodded. "I always liked farm folk, they're always willing to lend a hoof."
"Very true, but not always willing to accept one." Rarity looked like she was having a flashback.
"Yeah, Applejack told me about that one Applebucking incident." Roadon chuckled. "I'm glad things worked out."
"So are we, me and my friends that is." Rarity nodded. "Come with me, I'd like you to meet the rest of them."
Roadon obliged. First Rarity took him to Sugarcube Corner. The Cutie Mark Crusaders were still there, having a few treats, so Roadon and Apple Bloom instantly waved to each other. Apple Bloom then introduced Roadon to Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. Roadon only had time to smile back since Pinkie Pie instantly arrived.
"Hello!" She waved his front leg. "Rarity told me about you, you're a traveling helper! That is really cool, you must've traveled all over the world! Didja meet Spike's parents in Drakeria? Or have you seen other zebras like Zecora?-"
"Pinkie, dear, please let the poor thing rest his leg." Rarity politely interrupted.
Pinkie Pie noticed she was still waving Roadon's leg.
"Oops, sorry." She let go.
"It's okay." Roadon chuckled. "Anyway, to answer your questions: I haven't exactly traveled all over the world. Drakeria is one of the few places I haven't been to yet so no I don't know Spike or his parents. I have met zebras and other such creatures though, they don't live that far away from Arabia."
"Hi everyone." Twilight Sparkle then walked in. "Oh, who's this?"
Roadon introduced himself.
"Nice to meet you Roadon." Twilight smiled. "Pinkie, I'll need a box of eclairs please. Panelo and I are going on a picnic but we still need something for dessert."
"No problem Twi!" Pinkie rushed to the back.
"Uh, I was wondering: who is Spike?" Roadon asked.
"Oh, sorry, Spike is a dragon living with us. Twilight's adopted younger brother and my boyfriend." Rarity explained.
"And before you ask Panelo is my boyfriend." Twilight chuckled.
Pinkie Pie came back with the eclairs. Twilight paid her and then left since Panelo was waiting. Since Pinkie Pie was still working Rarity took Roadon alone to meet Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. Rainbow Dash was surprised that Roadon wasn't really into flying, but liked him. Fluttershy did too, even though she was unsurprisingly shy around him at first. A bit extra shy than normal too, for one thing she wasn't used to larger ponies like him.
A few days passed, and Roadon helped out around Ponyville. Not much needed to be done, but he still stuck around. He felt like he had to stay there a little longer than he normally stays in a town. He also met Spike and Panelo during this time and became close friends with them.
