Ok, I am again very sorry for such a long delay. I have been busy with school work and studying and I just needed some time to get everything sorted out. But everything is good now! I am ready to continue writing stories and I hope anyone reading is ready for them!

Bright light surrounded Star as he emerged from the Treehouse/Library. All around ponies of all different sizes and colors were milling around going about their daily lives. Most paid no notice to him. It seemed that all the excitement had died down. But Star was still cautious and watched where he stepped, worried about stepping on a tail or mane. But as soon as they left the town square, there was hardly anyone there. Twilight seemed to be leading him to some sort of barn. A long dusty trail faded into the distance before them, and it was perfectly quiet and peaceful.

"We are going to check on Applejack and her friend. Also, I'm sure she can teach you a thing or two about fighting. I mean, at least I hope she can."

Twilight said, finally breaking the silence.

"Um, ok. Sounds good I guess. Applejack was…?"

"The orange pony. With the cowboy hat. And the blonde main. Southern accent. You need to start learning these things if you are going to be here for a while. So pay attention."

Star nodded. He hoped he wasn't going to have to write this down.

They finally arrived at the barn. White fences, apple orchard, giant red barn, it all looked like a typical farm that he might have seen back on Earth. The two walked up the white steps and stood at the doorway. Just before knocking, Twilight turned to speak.

"Now, I have to warn you. Applejacks family is… well.. a bit hospitable."

"What do you mean by that?" He asked

"You'll see.." Twilight chuckled.

Twilight then reached out a hoof and knocked on the door. There was a silence for a few seconds before the door squeaked open and a head popped out from inside.

"Oh hi Twilight! It's nice to see ya here. Are ya looking for Appleja-" The pony stopped mid-sentence.

"Now how do ya have here?" The pony gasped.

"It's that thing from the town! AHHHHH!"

The door slammed shut and a cacophony of sounds rose from the simple house. Finally, the head appeared at the door again, only this time wearing a pan and holding a rolling pin.

"Twilight.. Why is the thing here..?"

"Applebloom! That's very rude of you! This is Star, a human. He is certainly NOT a "thing"."

The pony, apparently Applebloom set down the rolling pin.

"Gee, I sure am sorry Twilight. Scootaloo told me that it, I mean HE, was a monster."

"Well, as you can plainly see, he ISNT a monster. Now say you're sorry."

Applebloom walked out of the doorway.

"Sorry . Im very, very, very sorry. I didn't know that you weren't a monster. Can you ever forgive me?"

Looking into the pony's green eyes made saying no pretty much impossible.

"Well… I guess I can forgive you. As long as you tell everyone that I'm no monster."

"Sure thing !"

The foal jumped up and down happily, her red hair bouncing up and down like a red hairy spring.

"Now that that's over with, where is your sister?" Twilight asked.

"Oh! Shes bucking apples. I think shes over… there!"

Applebloom pointed west.

"Thanks Applebloom. See you later."

Applebloom walked back inside and Star and Twilight headed into the apple groove. All around them were bright green leaves and juicy red apples.

"How do they get the apples like this? On Earth they were never like this."

Grabbing one from a tree, Star bit into it. The juices flowed down his chin and onto his shirt. Twilight giggled.

"Well, the soil here is probably better than Earths. More nutrients and what-not."

They kept walking until they heard a thumping noise. Heading in the direction of the noise they found Applejack and the pony from earlier.

"Hey, AJ! Guess who I have with me?" Twilight shouted.

Applejack turned around and saw the two of them.

"Twi! And… um.. what was it?"

"Star" Darkstar said.

"Right, right. So what was it that ya needed Twi?"

Twilight walked closer, dragging Star behind her.

"Well, you know how Star is going to have to fight Kaos? Well I was thinking that you could teach him how to fight. So he could, you know, stand a chance against him."

"Hmm… I dunno Twi. I aint never taught one of them thingys how to fight before. It would be mighty strange."

"Please AJ? At least try!"

"Oh, alright. But if I teach him, I might as well teach the both of ya. Be at the barn by 7:00 tomorrow. Ill train ya both how to fight."

"Thanks AJ! You're the best!"

While this entire conversation was going on, Star was looking at the injured guard pony. He slowly went over to talk to him.

"Um…hey." He awkwardly said.

"Hey yourself."

The light blue pony had one wing wrapped in a bandage. His sides were still covered with scars, a grave reminder of the danger he would be in soon.

"How did you make it out alive?" Star asked.

Mithril hung his head.

"I ran. I was a coward. But even then, I was still badly injured… I would hate to see what happened to those who were brave enough to stay. Unlike me. Im not a strong pony. I never was. I don't like fighting, I don't like blood. I can't even take another pony's life. The only reason I even was a guard was because my family has a long line of guards and commanders. My dad signed me up. I'm a good for nothing coward."

Mithril hung his head in shame. Star felt bad for him. He knew what he meant. His own dad had wanted him to be just like him too. Star reached over and patted him on the back.

"Hey, listen to me. You are no coward. Because you ran away, you were able to warn us. You are the whole reason I'm doing any of this."

Mithril smiled a bit.

"You really think so?" He asked.

"Yeah. I do."

The two smiled before Twilgiht walked over.

"Ok Star, time to go see another friend of mine. Im sure she will have some way to help. Come on!"

Twilgith started running off. Quickly getting to his feet, Star ran after her.

"Wait for me! I can't run that fast!"

Star allowed himself a quick laugh as he ran. What in the world had he gotten himself into?

That's it for chapter 5! I hope all of you liked it! And remember, reviews and suggestions are welcome! I am open for any comments you have for me. Expect more chapters soon!