"But daddy, I dont wanna leave my friends." Autumn cried, flapping her wings in disgust, as we packed up the last of our luggage. Ever scence the new mayor came to town.

"I know sweetheart, but we cant stay here anylonger." I told her, hoping she wouldnt start crying.

"But why cant we stay, all my friends are." She said, looking at me with sad eyes. It felt like I was betraying her, but we had to go. I better explain a little more before I go on. My name is Sage. And this is my daughter, Autumn, who is 4 years old. We live in Manehatten, a little cotage on the north side of town. I was working at a restaurant, the Cosmo Café, where I was a waiter. Pay wasnt bad, enough to live on. But, anyway, that doesnt explain why we are moving. The North side of town is the urban side, more people, less stores. Well, the new mayor decided that everypony better move into the industrial area or leave town. Proverty struck, many moved into town. The conditions where terrible, and I didnt want my daughter to go though that.

"Honey, the town is just going though a phase. We will move back when its over." I said, trying to reasure her. She just sighed and grabbed her favorite plushie, a Sorin plushie to be specific. She was always into the Wonderbolts. I think it was because of her mother... I stopped mid thought, thinking about my wife. She was a beautiful pegasus with green eyes and a white mane. Her coat was a deep blue, like the midnight sky. So, naturaly, she was named Midnight Spring. She was the greatest, most kindhearted pony I had ever meet. She would sacrifice anything, infact she did.

"Daddy?" I heard my daughter say, looking at me.

"Yes?"

"Are you thinking about Mommy again?"

"No, Im just trying to think if we forgot anything." I told her. I knew it was bad to lie, especualy to your child, but I didnt want to let her feel the way I felt. We where interupted by a knock on the door. I looked out the window to see that the carrage was here.

"You ready?" I asked. She nodded and I opened the door to leave. The carrage, ofcorse, was a bit older then most. But its all about what you can afford. It would make it fine, I knew the driver personaly and he said that it has been used for years.

We rode down the road for quite some time. Autumn had fallen asleep just after we left town. The driver told us it would be a 2 hour ride to this Ponyville. 'I hope they have a good school.' I thought, I knew my daughter hated school, but she can make friends there.

After another hour of riding, I noticed a town on the horizon. My heart started to race, 'What if this place is worse then Manehatten, what if the house I rented is some crap-shack. All the "what ifs" barreled through my mind till I felt something move to my left. Autumn had just gotten up, and she noticed the town.

"Is this where we are going to live?" She asked me, looking excited.

"Yeah, it is." I said, smiling at her. She grinned and looked back at the town. It looked alot cleaner then Manehatten, and the skys where clear from any clouds. "You can even take me out and help me fly daddy!" She said excitedly. I just chuckled and hugged her. All-of-a-sudden, the cart stopped infront of a nice looking cottage.

"Were here." He said looking at us.

"Oh, thanks. How much do I owe you?" I asked him.

"Nothing, you guys need every bit." He said with a smile, before leaving. When I turned back to look at the house, Autumn was already trying to open the door. I just smiled and walked up to it, and pulled the keys out of my saddlebag. I wasnt expecting much, but holy Celestia the movers did a great job. Everything seemed to be in the perfect spot and the house even came with a fireplace. ( Wow, Im a poet and didnt even know it!)

We explored the house for what felt like hours. Autumn found her room, which the movers had already moved her stuff into. She unpacked all her toys and plushies while I looked for my room. After about a half-hour, we decided to go check out the town. 'She seems happy.' I thought with joy. I never wanted her to feel what I felt growing up. I was in the middle of a thought when what felt like a HUGE gust of wind when flying right into my face. The only thing I saw after that was bright pink.

"HimynamesPinkiepie!Whatsyours?Whereyouguysfrom?Youguysmustbenewherecauseimf riendswitheverponyhereandwhe nIseesomeponyIdontknow,theirnewanddonthavefriendswh ichmakesmefeelsad!SoIthrowthemabig'WelcometoPonyvilleparty'withcakeandcookiesand..."She talked at a million words per second, then was cut off by a hoof.

"Hi, you must have met Pinkie. Im Twilgiht Sparkle and welcome to Ponyville." Twilight said in a calm, cheery voice. I was still stunned at the pink pony, but my daughter spoke up.

"Hi, Im Autumn, and this is my daddy, Sage." She said with a grin.

"Well, where are you guys from?" Twilight asked.

"Manehatten." I said, hoping she would ask about what region. The pink one somehow got out of Twilights grip and took-off towards somepony else. "She do that alot?"

"More that you know." She said, then started to laugh. Autumn and I joined in after a couple seconds.

"Well, Ill see you guys around." Twilight said and waved goodbye.

"Bye Twilight." Autumn said happily. I think this is going to be a great place to live.

Authors Note:

Hey guys, its been a long time scence of posted something. I havent stopped yet, but dont expect a one-chapter a day thing.

Peace bros,

gunmanforever