It was a bright and sunny day in Ponyville. The shops were busy, kids were outside having fun, and everyone was in a great mood. At the Golden Oak Library, Twilight Sparkle was reading yet another book. She had no particular reason to read it, she just wanted to.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

She heard knocking from the other side of the library's front door. She set her book down to go answer the door.

THUD!

All of a sudden, the door slammed open, revealing a cyan pegasus with a rainbow mane and tail.

"Twilight!" Said the pegasus.

"What is it, Rainbow Dash?" Asked Twilight.

"You won't believe this! A robbery is happening at the market!"

"You're kidding, right?"

"No, I mean it! Come on!"

Not giving Twilight a chance to speak, Rainbow Dash grabbed one of Twilight's hooves, and dragged her towards the market. Eventually, they arrived at the market, and, sure enough, just like Rainbow Dash said, Twilight saw three masked robbers in the middle of the market. One of them, who appears to be the leader, was a unicorn while the others were earth ponies. They were forcing everyone to put bits, gems, and other valuables into bags.

"We need to do something, Twilight," Said Rainbow.

"I know, but we can't stop them without a plan," Said Twilight.

"Here's the plan: we go and kick their butts!" Said Rainbow.

"If I didn't know any better, I would of though you guys were tax collectors."

"Huh?"

Looking towards a market stand behind the robbers, Twilight and Rainbow Dash saw a rather surprising sight. A stallion, who appears to be an earth pony, was wearing a red and black suit with an assortment of weapons on him. His face was unknown as it was behind a mask with large black circles around the eyes.

"And what's this? None of you are armed? Ha! This is going to make it so much easier to beat you," Said the vigilante.

The robbers stopped collecting from the citizens, and headed straight towards the vigilante.

"Now this will be fun!" Said the vigilante in a deep voice.

Jumping into the air, the vigilante landed forelegs first onto the back of one of the earth pony robbers. The vigilante then does a backflip to land.

"I give that a nine. I could've stuck the landing better, though," Said the vigilante to himself.

The other earth pony tried to deliver a punch to the vigilante's jaw. His attack was blocked, though, and he got punched in the stomach. Having the wind knocked out of him gives the vigilante the opportunity to grab him and toss the robber into a market stand, knocking him out.

WHAM!

While the vigilante had his back turned, the other pony got up and quickly gave him a kick to the back of the head.

"Ow! I'll admit, that was a good hit, but I will still win."

The vigilante pulled out a pistol and smacked the pony in the back of the head twice to knock him out, resulting with a little blood. Finally, the leader came in and quickly slammed the vigilante into the ground, pinning him down. Using the magic from his horn, the leader was choking the vigilante. This somehow resulted in the mask turning blue.

"Okay this isn't (Gasp!) looking good for me. But let me (Gasp!) ask you something. Did you remember to grab... these jewels?"

"Huh?"

WHAM!

The vigilante kicked the leader in the balls with his back leg. Causing him to crouch in pain, the vigilante took the opportunity to deliver a chop to the neck, knocking out the last robber. Everyone who witnessed the battle stared at the mysterious hero, surprised and uneasy towards him and the conflict that occurred.

(Big question: how are we able to handle and use guns? We don't have fingers; we shouldn't have been able to hold that pistol.)

(How was Princess Luna able to play the banjo with hooves in the episode "Between Dark and Dawn?")

(Touche.)

"Excuse me?" Said Twilight.

"Huh? Oh hey, you're that apprentice of Celestia! Um, um... Hold on. Ah, Twilight Sprinkle, right?" Asked the vigilante.

"Sparkle," Corrected Twilight in a slightly annoyed tone.

"My apologizes."

"And I'm Rainbow Dash! Might I say that fight was AWESOME!" Said Rainbow.

"I know, right?!"

"Anyway, who are you?" Asked Twilight.

"Who am I? Who am I?! Well I am The Merc with a Mouth, aka..." The hero striked a heroic pose. "Deadpool!"

"That can't be your real name," Said Twilight skeptically.

"Uhh... Hey, what's that?"

Deadpool pointed behind the two mares. They looked behind them to see nothing, then looked back to see Deadpool was gone.

"Was it something I said?" Wondered Twilight.

Later, back at the Golden Oak Library, Twilight and Rainbow Dash were telling the rest of the Mane Six and their baby dragon friend, Spike, about the new hero in town going by Deadpool.

"So, y'all are telling me that this stallion single hoofedly beat three robbers, even though he was almost strangled to death?!" Questioned Applejack.

"Yes, but that wasn't where I was going with this, Applejack. I know his name isn't Deadpool, but he's hiding it for some reason," Said Twilight.

"Well, duh, Twilight. It's because superheroes keep their identities secret," Said Rainbow matter-of-factly.

"Rainbow, please be more polite when explaining to somepony," Asked Rarity strictly.

BURP!

POOF!

Suddenly, Spike belched up a letter.

"Spike! Oh, a letter from Princess Celestia!" Twilight opened the letter, and read it to the room. "'Dear Twilight, I heard about what happened to Ponyville. I find myself intrigued by this Deadpool character. Please find and bring him to me. I would very much like to learn about him. Sincerely, Princess Celestia.'"

"Well, the news spread quickly, Twilight. But how are we supposed to find him?" Asked Rainbow.

THUD!

"Somepony called me?"

"Ahhhh!"

As if the universe just answered Rainbow Dash's question, Deadpool slammed the door open, giving the girls and Spike a good scare.

"Deadpool?! How did you know we needed to find you? And how do you know where I live?!" Asked Twilight in shock.

"One, you live in a giant tree, Twilight. Second, fourth wall abilities," Said Deadpool.

"What's that?" Asked Rainbow.

"For the sake of your sanity, I should probably not disclose that. Anyway, I met you and Twilight, but who are they?"

Deadpool pointed to the rest of the Mane Six and Spike. Rainbow Dash introduced him to each of them.

"Okay, first this is Applejack."

"Howdy," Greeted Applejack.

"Howdy to you," Replied Deadpool while tipping an imaginary hat.

"Next we have-"

"Hi, my name's Pinkie Pie! It's really nice to meet you! I heard about what happened at the market, and you sound very, very awesome! You must be new to Ponyville! (Gasp!) I should throw you a 'Welcome to Ponyville' party! I hope we become BFFs!"

(Ouch! I just got a headache after processing all of that at once.)

(I like her! Exuberant, fourth wall breaking, and maybe as insane as us, no wonder why people ship us with her!)

"A pleasure, Miss Pie," Greeted Deadpool.

"This is Rarity," Said Rainbow.

"Charmed," Greeted Rarity.

"M' lady."

Deadpool walked up to Rarity, slightly lifted up his mask, and, to everyone's surprise, grabbed one of Rarity's front hooves and kissed it. She was just as surprised as everyone else. She blushed from the gesture.

(Ohh! I sense a potential marefriend!)

(I personally am a Pinkie Pie and Deadpool shipper.)

"Eh, I'll admit she is very attractive, but I don't think I'm interested in being in a relationship with her. Also, Pinkie Pie is my waifu," Said Deadpool.

"This is Spike; he's Twilight's assistant." Said Rainbow.

"Sup," Greeted Spike.

"And finally, this is Fluttershy."

Fluttershy hid her face behind her mane, living up to her timid nature.

"..."

"..."

(...)

(Damn! Her name suits her perfectly.)

"... Hi," Muttered Fluttershy softly.

"Hello," Greeted Deadpool.

"Deadpool, your suit, it's-"

"Awesome right?!"

"I was going to say 'interesting', but it could be better," Said Rarity.

([Gasp!] She dissed the tights! Now she's definitely off the "would have 'fun' with" list.)

"Hmph! Well, I suppose everypony is entitled to their opinion, even though you are wrong," Said Deadpool arrogantly.

"Hmph!" Muttered Rarity.

"Anyway, you needed to find me for something?"

"Oh, yes. Princess Celestia wanted to meet you after hearing about how you stopped the robbery at the market earlier," Said Twilight.

"(Gasp!) I'm going to meet Princess Celestia?!"

"Yes."

"Yay!"

In excitement, Deadpool jumped and freeze-framed midair.

"How are ya doing that?" Asked Applejack.

"I-I don't know. Somepony help me down!" Shouted Deadpool in panic.

"What are we supposed to do, darling?" Asked Rarity.

"W-We should find somepony who can h-help us," Said Fluttershy nervously.

"Who do we ask for help?" Asked Rainbow.

"Um, get a scientist? Yeah, find a scientist!" Said Deadpool.

"I will find one."

Spike rushed out the door to find a scientist.

(I haven't been this scared since we got our foreleg stuck in the wood chipper!)

(That wouldn't have happened if we didn't stick our hoof in to grab a taco that got stuck in it.)

"Twilight," Said Deadpool.

"Yes, Deadpool," Replied Twilight.

"Be honest with me, am I going to die?"

After a few minutes of being trapped in midair, Deadpool was brought down by Pinkie Pie. She said she knew how to get down through experience. He, the Mane Six, and Spike have now arrived at the Ponyville train station.

"Okay ladies and dragon colt, this ride is on me."

Deadpool walked up to a booth to purchase some tickets.

"Eight tickets to Canterlot, please," Said Deadpool.

The pony behind the booth window looked up and noticed the masked pony in front of him.

"Uh, that will be one-hundred sixty bits."

Deadpool grabbed a satchel out of nowhere, and turned it upside down, emptying its contents. Among the items that fell out of it include a taco, and anvil, and a cartoon bomb.

"Where is my bit-pouch?" Questioned Deadpool.

(It got stolen from our old apartment, remember?)

"Oh, yeah. Teaches me to never leave my door unlocked ever again. Hey guys, do you have money on you? I'm not liquid on the moola at the moment."

Thankfully, because Twilight is the protege of Princess Celestia, she has a pass that allows her and company to travel to Canterlot at no cost. Everyone got on the train, and took a seat in the third passenger car from the engine. Once they took their seats, the train started heading to Canterlot. After a while, Deadpool got sick of the ride. He was so bored that he was playing with a paddle ball.

"Ugh! Why's the train going so slow?! That's it, I'm going to talk to the engineer," Said Deadpool irritatedly.

As Deadpool got up, he noticed the other passengers looking at him in either confusion or nervousness.

"What? Never seen a stallion dressed in red and black tights before?"

Making his way to the engine car, Deadpool noticed the train engineer operating the train at a steady pace. The engineer noticed him as well.

"What are you doing here?" Asked the train engineer.

"I came to ask if you can make the train go faster? All of us have places to be," Said Deadpool impatiently.

"Sorry sir, but I have to keep the train at this pace. So I must ask you to go back to your-"

Before he could react, Deadpool grabbed the train engineer and put him in a choke hold. In a matter of seconds, the train engineer lost consciousness. Deadpool then carefully moved him out of the way.

(Should we really be doing this?)

"It's totally fine. I mean what's the worst that can happen?"

(Have you not played up to the part of the Deadpool video game where the human version of you piloted the Blackbird?)

Deadpool looked over the controls for the train and found a lever.

"Hmm... What if I push this all the way up?"

(I don't think you should-)

It was too late. Deadpool had already set the train at full speed. When Deadpool was just off the floor, one thought came to mind...

"Shit! Did I leave the stove on in my old apartment?"

THUD!

Deadpool slammed into the back of the engine. Everyone else on the train was holding on for dear life to prevent themselves from being tossed around.

"What is going on?!" Asked Twilight.

Just then, a voice came over the intercom.

"Um... Attention passengers: there are some technical difficulties with the controls. Please remain calm, and we will have this sorted out. Thank you for riding the Deadpool Express!"

"Deadpool!" Shouted Twilight.

Meanwhile, in the engine car...

"Got to stop this baby before we crash!"

Deadpool frantically tried to move the lever down, but it was stuck.

"Come on!"

SNAP!

After many futile attempts to move it, the lever broke.

"Oops."

(Good going, you just doomed everypony on the train.)

"What do I do now?!"

(Why don't you use the emergency brake over there?)

Looking over his right shoulder, Deadpool saw the emergency brake. He grabbed it, and slammed it down.

SCREE!

The train suddenly stopped, lurching some ponies forward in the passenger cars. Unfortunately for Deadpool, he was thrown right through the windshield. At this moment, time froze, and he saw his life flash before-

(This happens to us a lot. We will be fine.)

Don't interrupt my narration.

(Holy shit! The Lord is real! Oh wait, it's just the author.)

"The author?! Why say something now than before?"

Because you and the voices in your head didn't annoy me until now.

(That's harsh.)

No, this is harsh. [Clears throat] Time returned to normal. Deadpool saw he would end up crashing into the ground near the Canterlot train station.

"We're in Canterlot? Wait, you motherfu-"

CRACK!

Deadpool was launched towards the ground. His neck broke on impact, leaving his head at an awkward angle. Meanwhile, back on the train, the Mane Six and Spike were heading to the engine car, with Twilight looking absolutely furious.

"When I get my hooves on him, I am going to... to... I don't even know what I'm going to do, but so help him!" Said Twilight angrily.

"Twilight, please calm down," Said Fluttershy timidly.

As soon as they walked in, they noticed the unconscious train engineer.

"Oh my! Is he alright?" Asked Fluttershy worriedly.

Twilight lit up her horn, and walked over to the train engineer. She pressed the tip of her horn on his forehead, then looked at her friends.

"He's alright; unconscious but unharmed," Said Twilight.

"That's a relief. There doesn't seem to be any sign of Deadpool, though," Said Rarity.

"Maybe he already got off the train?" Wondered Pinkie.

So, they got off the train, and searched around the train station. They didn't have to look far, though.

"Um..."

"Did you find him, Applejack?" Asked Twilight.

"Yes, but..."

Applejack pointed to her right towards the hero.

"Oh no..." Muttered Twilight.

The girls and Spike quickly ran to Deadpool. They saw a truly terrifying sight. They saw Deadpool was laid out across the ground on his back, his neck broken. Shards of glass from the windshield were sticking out of his body, and his suit was dripping with blood. There appeared to be no sign of life.

"No, no, no! Deadpool, wake up! Wake up!"

Twilight tried to get a response out of Deadpool, but to no avail.

"Twilight, he's not going to wake up," Said Rarity sadly

Fluttershy couldn't keep them in anymore, tears fell from her eyes like a waterfall. Rainbow Dash did her best to comfort her friend. Twilight was also shedding tears over the body of the hero. This attracted everyone in the area, and they themselves couldn't help but mourn for the group of friends.

"I-I didn't even to get to know your name," Said Twilight through her tears.

"U-Ugh. Twilight?"

"Ahh!"

Twilight couldn't help but scream when she heard Deadpool speak. And to everyone's surprise, they watched as his neck snapped back into proper position, and got up like nothing happened. Deadpool noticed everyone looking at him.

"Is there something on my suit? Oh, wait a sec."

Pinching his nose, Deadpool took a deep breath, and all of the glass flew out of his body. Some ponies had to move out of the way because some shards were launched towards them.

"There, that's better," Said Deadpool.

"We thought we lost you!"

Twilight immediately hugged Deadpool, relieved he was alive. Soon, the rest of the Mane Six and Spike joined in. They only stopped when they noticed Deadpool was getting uncomfortable.

"B-But wait, how are you still alive?" Asked Fluttershy.

"Oh yeah. I have a healing factor. It helps me survive a lot of stuff. I will explain it when we see the Princess," Said Deadpool.

"Thank goodness you're alright," Said Rarity.

"And since you are alright... What were you thinking?!" Asked Twilight angrily.

"Um, sorry," Apologized Deadpool.

"Sorry? Sorry?! You drove the train at max speed, putting everyone's lives at risk. You think sorry is going to cut it?!"

Looking towards the ground in shame, Deadpool said...

"No."

"Why don't we all just go to Celestia and talk about this later?" Suggested Applejack.

"Fine," Said Twilight reluctantly.

As the group headed towards the Canterlot Castle, Deadpool trailed behind everyone else. He was still looking towards the ground.

(We fucked up big time.)

(What was your first clue? When we nearly crashed the train, when we knocked out an innocent civilian, or when we upset the girls; especially Twilight?)

"I haven't known her for more than a day, and Twilight probably hates me."

(Look, I know things don't look great, but just give her time and try to apologize to her again later.)

Snapping out of his mental conversation, Deadpool realized he was stopped by two guards at the castle's entrance.

"Stop," Said one guard.

"State your business here," Said the other guard.

"It's alright. He's with us," Said Twilight.

Looking at her, the guards nodded their heads, and let Deadpool pass. As he made his way to the entrance, Deadpool looked back at the guards, raised his mask a bit, and stuck his tongue out at them. Luckily for him, they didn't notice.

(See? She's already starting to get over it. If she still hated your guts, she would have left you out here and you would probably get arrested because you look like a threat.)

Everyone was walking through the castle halls to speak to Celestia. Deadpool was looking at the stained glass windows, taking notice of the window depicting the Mane Six with the Elements of Harmony in particular.

"I would look good in a stained glass window," Said Deadpool.

The group stopped walking, and saw Celestia sitting on her throne. She was a tall alicorn with a white coat. Her mane and tail consisted of blues, light green, and pink, and flowed as if they were ethereal. Sitting atop her head was a crown with a purple diamond shaped gem. She also wore gold shoes on her hooves. On her flank was a cutie mark depicting the sun.

"Twilight, you're here! And I see you and your friends brought the stallion who calls himself Deadpool," Said Celestia.

"Your Highness."

Deadpool bowed to Celestia in respect. Celestia chuckled at Deadpool's gesture of respect.

"You may rise, Deadpool. Now, I must congratulate you for defeating those thieves," Said Celestia.

"Oh, shucks. Thank you."

Somehow, Deadpool was visibly blushing, even though he's wearing a red mask.

"I find myself curious, though. I know you have another name, but why hide it?" Asked Celestia.

"I'm keeping it a secret because... Because... Hey, why was I keeping my identity a secret again?" Asked Deadpool to himself.

(You were keeping it a secret, so it would be a big reveal to the girls when you met the Princess! You came up with the idea when you secretly looked at the draft for this story.)

He did what?!

"I wanted to wait until I met you, so it would be a big surprise," Said Deadpool.

"Then do you mind telling us who you are?" Asked Celestia.

"Yeah, I would like to know, so I can give you a proper scolding later," Muttered Twilight.

"What did you say?" Asked Deadpool.

"Nothing."

"If you have something to say about me, you might as well say it to my face," Said Deadpool irritatedly.

"Fine then. I said it would be great to finally know who you are, so I can scold you later."

"Oh, you're still on that, are you?!"

"How could I not?! You almost killed all of us!"

"Even though I saved your ass?"

Everyone in the room, even Celestia, flinched from Deadpool's use of foul language. Rainbow Dash covered Spike's ears.

"Do I have to remind you it was YOU who caused the train to go too fast?!" Asked Twilight rhetorically.

"So I fucked up, big whoop! We all make mistakes, but I should at least get some credit for fixing my mistake," Said Deadpool.

"Uh, y'all should wait til we leave to have this argument," Advised Applejack.

"Oh, yeah. Thank you, Deadpool, for nearly getting everypony on the train killed!" Said Twilight sarcastically.

"You're welcome, Sprinkle!" Remarked Deadpool.

"Don't call me that!"

"Don't get on my back!"

You know, Deadpool, I thought you were a good guy. Heck, I even wept for you when I thought you died from being flung out of the train window. But now I see you are a - Great! Big! Jerk!"

"I don't need to take this sh-"

"Enough!"

Celestia stopped the argument, seeing how it probably wouldn't have stopped anytime soon.

"You two shall cease your argument at once. And Deadpool, while I understand your anger, you should choose your words wisely, especially around royalty. Now, I don't know what is going on between you two, but I hope you sort it out," Said Celestia.

"Yes Celestia," Said Deadpool and Twilight in unison.

"Well then, I guess I will tell you my name. My name is Wade, Wade Wilson. Although I prefer to go by Deadpool," Said Deadpool.

"Wade - I mean, Deadpool, do you have some sort of special ability? If what Twilight said about you surviving from being flung out of a train is true, then you are an extraordinary pony," Said Celestia.

"I have a healing factor. My healing factor makes it so I can't die from anything. Injuries, decapitation, even age and disintegration can't kill me. Anyone prescribed healing factor may experience headaches, upset stomach, tiredness, and, in severe cases, insanity and a craving for cherrychangas."

Everyone had surprised looks on their faces, both from learning that Deadpool can't die and also making his healing factor sound like a medication.

"Well then, how did you acquire your healing factor?" Asked Celestia.

"I don't really like talking about it. It brings back bad memories," Said Deadpool.

"I understand. That will be all. Thank you for your time, Deadpool. You may all go, although, Twilight, may I have a word with you?"

"Yes Celestia," Said Twilight.

(Ooh, I think she's in trouble!)

"Well, to be fair, if she was I probably would be spoken to as well."

As everyone left, Twilight and Celestia stayed in the throne room.

"Am I in trouble, Celestia?" Asked Twilight.

"Of course not. I merely want to talk about what happened here between you and Wade," Answered Celestia.

"I didn't want to argue with him here, really, but he was testing my patience. I just can't get over how he put everyone's lives at risk for his own selfish reasons, regardless that he didn't mean to do so."

"Yes, I can see how that would upset you. But, in the end, he right his wrong. And tell me, did he regret his part in the problem?"

"He didn't say, but I could tell on the way here that he regretted his actions. And he did apologize, but I shot him down."

"Well then, if he showed remorse and he asked for forgiveness, can't you meet him halfway and forgive him?"

"I don't mean to question you, Princess, but why are you taking his side?"

"I'm not saying what he did was not bad, but the important thing is he righted his wrong before it could have gotten worse, and no one was hurt. Wade has a lot to learn about controlling his impulses and making better decisions for the sake of himself and others. Something you could help him with."

"How could I help Wade?"

"By being what you have been with the others - be a friend."

Twilight reflected on the Princess's words before walking out of the throne room. Once she was outside, she caught up with everyone.

"Twilight, is everything okay?" Asked Fluttershy.

"Yeah, everything's alright. What doe's everyone want to do now?" Asked Twilight.

"How about we head back to Ponyville, so I can start preparing for the party I promised Deadpool?" Suggested Pinkie.

So, doing what she suggested, everyone took the train back to Ponyville. The train ride was quiet and awkward, due to the argument that occurred between Deadpool and Twilight earlier. Later that evening, Twilight was stepping outside of her home for a few minutes when she spotted a familiar Merc with a Mouth on a nearby roof, finishing what appeared to be his fourth cherrychanga. Wanting to know what he was doing, she found a ladder behind the house he was on the roof of, and climbed up it.

"Hey, Deadpool," Greeted Twilight.

"Hey," Greeted Deadpool.

"What are you doing up here?"

"I was just looking at the moon, admiring its beauty."

There was a long pause. Neither pony knew what to say, seeing how for some good amount of time they kept to themselves. The only noise that could be heard was the sound of crickets chirping in the darkness. Finally, Twilight spoke before speaking.

"Deadpool, I want to apologize," Said Twilight.

"Apologize? For what?" Asked Deadpool.

"For being upset with you at the train station, and what I said in the throne room. Both the scolding you comment and calling you a jerk."

"What? No! If anyone should be apologizing, it should be me. I went "Grand Theft Auto" on the train, and put you and everyone else's lives at risk just because I thought it was going too slow! And you are not wrong, I am an asshole."

(Everyone's favorite asshole!)

"Anyway, can you find it somewhere in yourself to forgive me?" Asked Deadpool.

"I do, and thank you. I think we should head home. It's getting very late," Said Twilight.

"Yeah, here's the thing. I don't have a place to live."

"What? Really?"

"Yeah, I had only moved to Ponyville recently. I did not find a place in advance."

"If you want, I can let you stay at my place until you find somewhere to live."

"No, I couldn't impose on you and Spike. After all, you barely know me."

"It is fine, Deadpool. I know you are a good guy. Besides, I would rather have you stay with me, even if we barely know each other, than to stay out here."

"... Thanks, Twilight."

"No problem, Deadpool. No problem."

They continued to look at the moon for a little while longer. Unbeknownst to either of them, about a few blocks away, an earth pony in a white cloak, skull mask, and carrying a sword and shield, the latter having a T engraved on it, was watching them from a rooftop.

"I found you, Wade Wilson. Come tomorrow, your head will be mine."

To be continued...