Brandon woke up with the two mares on either side of him and while he was happy with it he still felt bad Derpy wasn't there. Though it was easier to untangle himself even with his shoulder acting up though he needed to get up. It was early morning and he needed something to drink.

"O-oh, Brandon!" He heard as he walked out of his room to see Bird was walking toward the living room as well. "H-how are you feeling?"

"Fine, thank you and before you ask the doctors said that the treatments for Hyrda toxin can drain you. But how are you?" Brandon replied making her give him a shy little smile.

"I'm fine, thank you," Bird said and he nodded toward the living room.

"Did you want something from the kitchen too? Because I know I need a drink," Brandon said as he started to make his way, and Bird followed.

"Um, c-can I ask you s-something?" Bird asked making Brandon turn and nod but he could tell she was going to have trouble asking. "I-it's just w-when we w-were on the t-train..."

"Ah, if this is about me knowing..." Though as he looked back the mare had a look of pure fear.

"I...I...I knew y-you knew I-I was..." She stopped when he put a finger up to his lips, his eyes somewhat glowing, but then he was pointing back towards the hall.

"Listen, whatever you were gonna say keep it to yourself for right now because I think you misunderstood what I knew. Before you ask, I know about your current... condition," Brandon said making her eyes widen with surprise as he gave her a kind smile. "Now, I don't personally care about race just who you are. I also know Knuckles wouldn't care but I doubt he really knows your current condition am I right?"

"N-no," Bird answered looking at the ground.

"I promise not to say anything," At that he walked into the kitchen and filled a glass with water gulping it down. Then he went to go sit on the couch, and when he looked Bird was carrying a couple of sandwiches back into their room.

It didn't take long before all of them were awake though he was surprised to see Knuckles seemed to of just gotten up as well. Though he supposed the stallion couldn't stay awake forever no matter the training. Soon Derpy came back over with the fillies which they started playing in the living room.

"Hey, what did you do with that surprise?" Brandon asked Knuckles while Grace and Dinky weren't listening.

"I put it in her room," Knuckles said without looking as the stallion drank down piping hot coffee.

"Thanks, and listen about Bon Bon yesterday, be careful with mentioning her around Lyra. I know you already know but they are exes, and they got that way because of something Bon Bon did to us out of jealousy. Lyra still cares about her, not that I can blame her, but she still has fresh pain about what happened," Brandon said making the stallion nod.

"I understand, I will do my best. Also, I know Princess Luna would not like this if she knew but I'm going to go out flying to stretch my wings. I will be back as soon as I can," Knuckles said making Brandon shrug.

"Fair enough, I'm getting that feeling myself but 'No flying until your wound heals more!' order thing. Not to mention the medicine that they gave me makes me get drained easily it seems and I rather not take another fall from the sky," That seemed to get the stallion to laugh a little.

"No, I doubt your marefriends would forgive you if you injured yourself more. Now, as I said I will be back quickly," Knuckles said before disappearing making Brandon shake his head. Though he made his way into Grace's room and found the instrument case on her bed.

"Oh, what's that?" Lyra asked as she walked in making him shush her and gave her a little smile.

"It's for Grace, it's something she and her parents were looking at for her. I asked the shop keeper if he remembered them and because of what happened to her parents they stuck out in his mind," Brandon answered lifting the case with his good arm. "Which can you go get them ready? And I know it ain't fair to Dinky, but I will make it up to her later."

"Alright, and don't worry about Dinky I think she'll be fine," Lyra said as she left and he could hear her calling the girls to get their attention.

"What's going on?" He heard Derpy ask as he made his way into the living room making Grace's eyes light up when she saw him carrying the case.

"I wanted to give you a little surprise before the school sleepover, I really hope you like it," Brandon said as he placed the case in front of the filly. He was aware of the mare's surprise, except for Luna and Lyra who were smiling at him, and Dinky giving him a little pout. But none of it compared to Grace's big smile as she opened it seeing a filly sized cello making her jump with joy.

"It's so amazing I-I love it!" Grace said as she wrapped her hooves around his neck and once she broke he could see tears in her eyes. He could tell that they were a mixture of happiness and her missing her parents.

"I'm glad, just like I'm sure your parents would be happy to see you so happy again," Brandon said rubbing her head as he gave her a kind and understanding smile, and to her credit, she remained strong and didn't break down. Instead, she went back over to the cello to check it out again. "Don't worry Dinky, next surprise will be all yours if that's okay?"

"Fine, but it better be good!" Dinky said making him laugh.

"I'll make sure," He replied and going to sit with his mares who then all kissed him at once from all sides. Though Luna seemed to linger.

"So, you ready for your anniversary party tonight?" Derpy asked as they watched Dinky and Grace go into Grace's room.

"I hope, and hope you guys really don't mind me taking Baron tonight," He answered making them all roll their eyes, even Bird shook her head. Though once she noticed him staring a bit she looked away.

After that, they spent the rest of the time talking and eating though Brandon took his medicine a bit early so he could take a nap before the party. But he still stayed up long enough to talk a bit more about how Pinkie told Derpy it'll be a fairly small get together since the celebration the other day. He eventually managed to get to the bedroom and crashed on the bed, though he couldn't help but wonder what Knuckles was up to.

-------Knuckles POV------------

Once he got out of the house he unfolded his wings feeling a gust of wind going by and in an instant he took off. He had not been able to fly for a few days now and it was just about killing him and making him restless. If he hadn't been so tired the night before he would have stayed awake all night pacing in the room.

He was soaring above the Everfree and couldn't help but appreciate its beauty despite its reputation. Though as he was flying his eyes caught sight of a mare standing at a cliffside making him slow down to a stop as he watched the mare. The way she was looking down let him know what she was planning and before he could call out the mare stepped off the cliff.

This made him react without hesitation as he quickly nose-dived toward the falling mare and before she hit the ground he snatched her. He was barely able to stop them from hitting though with a grunt and a hard flap of his wings. But the momentum carried them into a skidding stop.

Once fully stopped though he took a look who had a dark blue coat with a red and white mane and tail. Though now he could see her face, which he could tell was beautiful if not for the fact that she looked like she had been beaten. That made his nostrils flare a bit, though he managed to get it together and looked into her eyes which he could see were different colors, one bright green while the other was red.

"W-why..." The mare started but quickly broke down.

"I did it for the same reason you are crying now, you did not want to truly die no matter how you got your injuries," Knuckles said sitting down next to the sobbing mare who tried to push him away weekly. "I'm not going anywhere until you are ready to go home, and maybe learn why you suffer so much."

-----Brandon-----

It was mid-afternoon when he woke up springing up from another nightmare about what he did to Land Shark. That mixed with some snippets from his other memories mixed in just seemed to make it worse. Though Luna was by his side before he knew it and Lyra and Derpy weren't far behind.

"I-I'm fine, really girls... just another nightmare..." Brandon said managing to quail the shaking of his hands.

"If you're sure you're alright?" Luna asked making him give a sad sigh.

"I'm not going to cry over what I had to do, but no... I'm not okay with it," Brandon said closing his eyes which quickly opened again with that same faint glow that quickly disappeared. "Just, let me have a minute okay?"

"Sure, come on girls we got two fillies to get ready for their sleepover and then get ready ourselves," Luna said forcing the other two out, but before she walked out she turned her head and gave him a little smile.

He sat at the edge of the bed, he didn't have the strength to tell them he had remembered a little more about after the war. It wasn't anything bad but he wanted to think on them for a moment, the memories came back during his sleep. Though he knew he should tell them sooner he didn't want them to focus on him, there would be plenty of time for them to do so after the party today.

Which after taking a few more seconds to gather himself he started to get ready himself, which he avoided putting on a shirt. He was actually more accustomed now to not wearing one, or pants for that matter. But he knew he had to keep up some habits from his world now that most of his memory was back. So he settled for a pair of shorts that were very comfortable.

"Is that all you're wearing?" Derpy came in and asked.

"Yeah, don't want to overdress and I'm going to guess you're the one who was sent to make sure I was okay this time?" Brandon replied making her nod. "Well, tell the other two I'm fine and I'll be out in a moment. Also, how are the fillies?"

"Already on their way, and try not to take too long because we all three are worried about you," Derpy said making him pat her on the head before planting a kiss on her nose.

"As I said, I-I'll be fine," He said making her give another nod and went out leaving him alone again.

He took another moment looking himself over in the mirror and seeing how he had changed in the year he had barely any memory of himself. What he saw was still a broken man, but one who was put back together, mostly anyway. It was difficult for him to explain but he felt that he may not ever feel fully healed, but he shook his head and walked out to see the mares waiting for him.

"You three look beautiful," He smiled making them return the smile. Though as he couldn't help but admire them a knock came at the door. "I'll get it, coming!"

As he opened the door he saw Baron who wore a simple dress but it seemed to hug her curves. He automatically knew Rarity had made it since he recognized her hoof stitching, which he couldn't believe he had paid that much attention. But he was quickly snapped out of thought when he felt somepony lift his jaw up.

"Careful, a fly might go in. You look lovely Baron, and please forgive him he is like any stallion when he sees somepony so beautiful," Luna said making Baron give a little giggle as he turned a bit red.

"Well, thanks for the compliment from all of you. I know you three will be there but I promise to take good care of him," Baron said making Luna give a little smile though once again he felt something brush against his leg and this time it was Luna's tail.

"Y-yeah, um, n-not to rush but are you ready to head out?" Brandon asked putting his hand out which Baron took as they started their way to the convention center that Pinkie had rented, making Luna, Lyra, and Derpy all wave them goodbye.

"So, are we ready?" Lyra asked giving Luna a little wink before she started to walk that way as well.

"What was that about?" Derpy asked making Luna blush.

"J-just... let's just get going okay? We don't want Lyra to leave us behind," Luna said as she went to go catch up to the unicorn.

"Oh, I see," Derpy said with a knowing smirk though not knowing exactly what happened the day before she had an idea.

Once Brandon and Baron arrived most of the guests had already arrived and cheered him as they came in. It was a little odd not having one of the others with him at that moment but it was their idea for him to show up with Baron. Not that he was complaining, her dress not only complemented the red on her but also made her purple eyes shine.

It didn't take long before Luna, Lyra, and Derpy walked in and they each gave him a little wink. Soon the party was in full swing as he and Baron started to dance together. He had to admit he almost felt like his old self before his memories came back but he had to take a break has his shoulder and leg began to bother him a bit.

He looked around seeing all of his friends there smiling and having fun, getting drunk off the punch which he watched as Berry Punch poured a bottle into the new batch. Twilight was dancing her normal crazy dance moves, while the rest of her friends were trying not to laugh. Lyra and Derpy were dancing together, and as he looked he could see Luna standing by the door looking bothered about something.

Though he could guess what was bothering her since she been acting more flirtatious in the past couple of days. Before he got up and went over to check on her though, Baron pulled him in for another dance. He danced and to his credit, he gave the griffon his full attention until they stopped and both of them sat back down, making him look to where Luna had stood to see she was now gone.

"If you're wondering, I saw her go through the door. I think her heat is really bothering her, I mean if I heard right the normal medicine to treat a ponies heat only has a small effect on Alicorns. That's the rumors anyway," Baron said as if she read his mind. "Now, if I were you I would excuse myself and go check on her at home because you know that's where she'll be. I'm sure your date wouldn't mind considering your relationship status."

"T-thank you Baron, and I am sorry to cut this a bit short," He said though as he stood up he leaned over and gave kissed the Griffon on the forehead. "I'm hoping we can set up another date sometime?"

"You bet, now go check on the Princess. I get the feeling she really needs you right now," Baron said giving him a wink making him turn a little redder himself.

He made his way back toward his house which was taking a minute since he couldn't fly at the moment. Also, he couldn't ask Twilight to teleport him, she was pretty drunk so no telling where he might have ended up. But soon he saw his house coming closer in his view.

Once he got inside he saw the dress Luna had worn was on the couch and he could hear the shower going. From the looks of it, they were the only two in the house which was fine since he didn't know exactly what to expect. Though as he approached the bathroom he heard something bang against the wall and Luna giving a yell of frustration.

He cracked open the door where he saw Luna's silhouette in the shower and then saw the dildo on the floor opposite of the shower, and that told him everything he needed to know. As he slowly went in and closed the door quietly behind him so not to alert Luna he was there, he took off his shorts. Looking at Luna again through the curtain he saw she had her head against the wall and he saw her hoof in between her back legs.

Pulling the curtain back just a bit he stepped in behind her, which she seemed to not notice him not that he could blame her. She was so focused on trying to get release from her own hoof that he doubted him jumping up and down would have distracted her. Though he knew what would as he placed his hand on her flank.

"Eep!" Luna said quickly turning her head to see him with wide eyes, he smiled at her leaning in and locking lips with her as she lowered her hoof back to the floor of the bathtub.

"I think we both have some... frustrations to let out," Brandon said as he broke the kiss and squeezing her flank in his hand. Before she could respond she let out a gasp as she felt him press the head of his member against her swollen lips

That gasp quickly turned into a long moan as he thrust into the mare and almost instantly she clamped down on him as her dam broke. It only showed just how close she had been but still, she couldn't bring herself to climax. To Brandon's credit, he waited until she recovered well enough.

"I hope you're ready because all of the teasings you've been doing, it's time for you to get what coming to you," He whispered into her ear as he started a rhythm.

It wasn't long before she had cum again though this time Brandon kept thrusting through it making her front legs collapse and her back legs spread out while her wings unfurled. She was completely lost to the pleasure as her mind went blank. Though as his thrust became more erratic she started to regain some of herself, and though she wanted to tell him to pull out she couldn't, all that came out were moans.

"D-don't worry, r-remember I-I did t-this with L-lyra..." Though if it hadn't been for the fact that Lyra was apart of their herd she would have been more pissed, even through the pleasure. She decided to let it go, which she did not have a choice since she could feel him shotting his cum inside of her making her scream out in pure pleasure as everything went white.

Once they were both done going through their orgasms both of them completely collapsed in the tub, with Luna being wrapped in his arms. Neither one of them knew exactly how that had happened, but they were both content and satisfied at that moment. Before Luna spoke up with a tired tone.

"I-I suppose we shouldn't go to sleep here," This made them both give a little laugh as Luna used her magic to turn off the water and they began to get up. "Oh, and Brandon?"

"Yeah?" He replied as Luna locked lips with him again before breaking it.

"Happy one year anniversary, I'm looking forward to seeing what the next year will bring us," Luna said with a beautiful smile.

Author's Note

So, Brandon made it through his first year, with so much that happened. At least he finished off the year happy... But anyway, I hope you enjoyed and remember to smile, smile, smile!