I cheered to myself. "I've finally made it!"

Ponyville was just over the hill and soon I would be in the small village. Slowly the village crept up and was busy with life as many a pony, Pegasus, and unicorn was carrying on with their routines.

"I can't believe I made it!" I said to myself again.

I have been traveling for almost a month in the Everfree Forest, but now that part of my journey has past. I turned my head from side to side as I looked at the signs of cafes, stands, and spas. There was even a boutique! I slowly paced my way into the small center where a mare caught my eye. She was a slim, dull gray Pegasus with a blonde mane and a bubble cutie mark. I quickly glanced at my flank sadly because I would never get to have one. I stared back at the gray Pegasus, but then I suddenly fell with a loud crash. I was dazed and confused on what had happened, and around me there was apples.

"Where did these come from?" I asked myself as I rubbed my aching head.

My question was meet when I heard to my irritation a southern accented pony asking "Pardon me, mister, but are y'all okay?'

I looked up to see whom I would later learn to be Applejack looking at me with a worried expression.

I quickly replied with "Yes madam, I am fine."

I stood as fast as I could and I calmly left, careful not to step on any apples. As I did this, I noticed an apple cart standing on its side.

"Oh, dear, I knocked her stand down." I thought to myself.

I should have stayed and helped like a true gentlecolt, but I was all ready to embarrassed. I hurried off before she could ask for my assistance and dashed inside the nearest café. I thought since I was here I should get something to eat. I walked carefully to the counter as I studied the menu, don't want to run into something else today.

"May I help you sir?" asked a waiter in a fake French accent.

"Yes, I would like the daffodil salad and tea, please?" I ordered.

"Very well, you may be seated anywhere." He stated as he walked off towards the kitchen.

I glanced around and found an empty table inside a corner.

"At least I will have some privacy." I thought to myself, even though that was the only open table. So much for sitting anywhere. I calmly sat down and waited for my food to come. It took them no longer than five minutes to bring me my food. It looked delicious and was well prepared.

"How did you get your mane to glitter like that? Its amazing!" asked a unicorn whose body was a solid white.

Her mane was purple and curled at the end. It reminded me of my grandma's. Well in her pictures anyways. Seems some styles never go away, maybe fade for several decades, but never leave. Her face was in a bright smile.

"Oh," I said after realizing that I have not given her an answer, "It's natural. Not glitter."

I smiled politely before going back to eating.

"Are you new here?" She asked.

"Yes, I just got to town." I answered.

She took the seat in front of me and continued to ask questions, some I answered and others I did not.

"Are you looking for a job?" She asked as I finally finished my meal.

"I haven't given it much thought," I replied. Now she had me thinking. I would need bits if I was to keep traveling. I had saved a few, but it would not be enough to get the supplies I would need to keep moving onward. "What jobs are available here?" I asked, making changes to my plan. Hopefully I would not stay here longer than necessary.

"Well, the boutique could use a stallion model to get more stallions to come in." She answered. I thought carefully about this.. I didn't want to be known here, or anywhere else in fact.. But hopefully its pays well. Worth the risk I suppose.

"How much does it pay?" I asked, hoping it would be enough.

"75 bits an uniform, and 25 an hour if you do shows here in Ponyville."

I thought about it for a minute. The pay was way beyond what I expected. "When can I start?" I asked, hoping it would be quick and effortless.

"We can start now," she said.

I nodded and stood, went to the counter and paid for my meal before turning to her.

"Shall we be on our way?"

So notes, this is the first chapter of a story I've been working on for a while. Hopefully you liked and I hope to post more. Reviews are appreciated. And as always may good blessings befall upon you.