Chapter 11

The Proposal and Cars

The next morning Connor woke up with a pounding headache. As he stretched he felt his right palm touch something very soft and perky? He felt something draped across hid mid-section and something firm yet soft being pressed against his crotch. He heard a soft snore come from the object as he gave the soft thing in his palm a squeeze resulting in a soft moan. As his eyes adjusted to the light he looked to see a sleeping Luna next to him covered by the sheet.

Holy shit! I’m groping a Princess!

A ver powerful Princess that can turn you into a pile of ash!

Okay, nothing I haven’t been through before. Remember that time with Rachel and the handcuffs? Connor gathered his strength and slowly let go of the warm bosom. With stealth of a house cat, the man slowly slid his arm out from the mare’s grasp. He realized that the Alicorn’s strength had cut off the blood circulation to his arm and he now felt the pins and needles setting in as he sat up. A slim yet strong arm then wrapped around the man’s neck and brought him back down to the bed. Connor felt his face press between two soft mounds of flesh and his blush level increased.

The Alicorn let out a happy sighed as she squeezed his form like a child would a stuffed animal. The human’s face was a deep crimson and tried to breathe. He moved his hands down the mare’s back and felt no cloth. Of course she’s topless, why wouldn’t she be? He though in a sarcastic tone.

The feeling of the man’s hands running through her fur made the Princess stir. Luna’s eyes fluttered open and she rubbed her eyes allowing the man to breathe. The sudden noise made the mare look down and her deep blue eyes shrank as her wings sprung up. The two stared at each other for what seemed like an eternity. Luna looked down and saw that she was topless and shrieked as she fell out of bed.

The mare’s tail was still around Connor’s stomach and dragged him down with her. After a few moments of tumbling the man felt his back on the carpeted floor and a weight on his groin. Connor looked up to see Luna’s bare breast in all their glory. He raised an eyebrow when he saw a dark mark between the two fleshy mounds. The man’s bedroom door swung open to show Princess Celestia in a white robe.

“Is everything okay in here? I heard a-oh my.” She said face turning red.

“LEAVE!” Luna bellowed in her royal Canterlot voice. The white Princess quickly closed the door and Connor gulped.

“Um, Luna. Can you please get off me?” The mare looked down at the human’s bright red face and bare chest before teleporting out of the room. The man stood up and quickly put on some clothes all the while wondering how he and the Princess got in that extremely awkward/hot situation. After donning his clothes he went down stairs he spied Celestia sitting at the table with a cup of coffee in her hand. The two heard a poof sound and turned to see a still blushing Luna.

“Okay, can someone please explain to me what the hell happened last night?” Connor said rubbing his face.

“What do you mean?” Celestia asked.

“Why we ended up in bed together!” Luna said with crimson cheeks.

“You don’t remember?” The looks on their faces confirmed her suspicions. “Well, you two did drink a lot last night.”

“So what happened?” Luna demanded. Celestia sighed and sat back.

“After you came back, you two were challenged to a drinking contest by AJ and her brother, Macintosh.”

“Oh no.” Connor face palmed. “Did KFC strike?”

“Huh?” Luna asked as she looked at the human.

“Whenever I get drunk I start punching things. The guys back on earth called me Kung-Fu Connor, or KFC for short.” He said in embarrassment.

“Yes, you knocked out Applejack’s brother.”

I knocked out Big Mac with a punch?

I AM AWESOME!

“Is he okay?”

“Oh yes, he came to five minutes later. After you had calmed down and started hitting on Luna and myself.” The man face palmed hard enough to leave a red mark.

“Okay, what’s my punishment?”

“Pardon?”

“I hit on you and Luna. Isn’t there some law against that?” Celestia looked at her sister and chuckled.

“Oh heavens no, besides you did a very good job.” Celestia giggled making him blush harder. “Anyway, the festival started winding down and we returned here.You two passed out as soon as you got in the doorway so I set you both in bed.”

“Why did you put us together?” Luna yelled with cheeks flaring.

“I needed a place to sleep and I couldn’t fit on Connor’s couch.” Celestia said with puppy dog eyes. “Besides you two looked so adorable!”

“Well, I still think-” The man was cut off as he felt his phone rang with an odd ringtone. “Sorry ladies, but my people need me!” With that said, the man rushed out the door like a hurricane. Luna glared at her sister.

“Why do you have such a sour look Lulu?”

“We do not appreciate you meddling in our life!”

“Oh come now Luna, it’s only a bit of fun, besides you looked quite happy.” Luna scowled and crossed her arms.

“He wouldn’t want somepony who’s so damaged.” Celestia gave a sad sigh at the words. “On another note. Is Copper in the castle today?”

“I believe she is. Why?” Luna snapped her fingers and summoned the badly damaged armor. Celestia almost spat out her coffee at the pieces of metal. “What in the name of the sun is that?”

“I believe it was the armor you gave him after the Changeling invasion. Speaking of which, why did you not tell us he was knighted?”

“He didn’t want to deal with the press, or take the lime light away from Captain Armor and Princess Cadence.” Celestia smiled. “What happened to it?” She asked looking at the damaged armor.

“Applejack said it was damaged during Tirek’s attack.” The Sun Princess levitated the armor to her and saw a large hole going through the center of the chest. “We do not know the injuries he sustained, but from what we’ve heard from the Element of Honesty, it was quite severe.”

“And you wish to fix this because?” Luna’s face flushed red.

“As a thank you gift for putting up with us. Nothing more!”

“Your face says otherwise Lulu.” Luna grunted and walked back up stairs.

~~~

Connor made his way down the dirt road trying to force the event that occurred a few minutes prior out of his mind. It’s not that he didn’t enjoy being suffocated by Luna’s sweater mittens, but she was a Princess of Equestria and she probably had suitors a mile long. He pushed the thoughts out of his head as he came upon a familiar red barn. Connor pushed open the door to show the five stallions and one black eyed farmer with a neutral look on his face.

“Hey guys. Sorry about the hit Mac.”

“It’s fine. Not like I never did anything dumb when ah drank too much cider.” The males all knew the rule: what happens at the bar, stays at the bar.

“So what’s the big announcement? You don’t use the boob horn unless it’s a dire situation.”

“Two things.” Pierce said. “Comet got here first, so he goes first.” The group looked at the yellow stallion who cleared his throat.

“I’m gonna ask Twilight to marry me.” The male’s jaws hung low as he pulled out a golden ring with a shining rainbow diamond the size of a nickel catching the sun light.

“Damn, that rock is huge.” Caramel said.

“You sure Comet?” Soarin said. “I mean marriage is a big commitment.”

“I’ve made up my mind. Twi and I have been dating for three years now and I know that I love her.” The stallion said with confidence.

“You decided when to ask?” Connor asked.

“Made reservations at the Blue Rose restaurant in Canterlot for tonight.” Pierce whistled.

“Is it fancy?” Mac asked.

“Beyond belief, and super exclusive. You need some good connections to get a table there.” Pierce remembers the hell his parents went through getting a table for their anniversary

“Well, Twilight is a Princess.” The stallions all nodded at the knowledge and Thunderlane was looking at the ring as the group heard a knock on the barn door. The males all turned around to see Applebloom standing in the door way.

“Hey Mac, Granny is looking for ya.” The eleven year old said with a smile. “What are ya’ll doing out here anyway?”

“Just talking.” Thunder said as he clenched his hand and hid the ring.

“Tell Granny ah’ll be out in a minute.” The filly nodded and went back to whatever she was doing as the males all let out a sigh. “Ah take it ya don’t want any of the gals to know?”

“Yeah, no offense Mac, but AJ can’t lie to save her life.” The red stallion gave a nod at the words.

“Excuse me?” The males froze as they heard the orange farmer’s voice. Thunder panicked and put the ring in his mouth as the farmer walked over to the group. “What are ya’ll doing out here?” Soarin reached something out from behind his back and knew this was his moment to shine.

“I just got my hands on some new Human magazine, Maximum.” He said pulling it out.

“I think you mean Maxim.” Connor said. “It’s a ‘gentleman’s’ magazine revolving around cars, entertainment, women and all things guys love.” AJ rolled her eyes as she looked at the magazine cover showing a scantily clad blonde woman.

“Humans, ponies. Ya’ll guys just can’t keep it in your pants can ya?”

“I brought it for Connor.” The man looked at the cover and his eyes shrank. “C’mon man you have to admit that you’d bang her.” Soarin said with a grin. Connor slowly turned his head to look at the blue stallion.

“No way in hell!” He yelled with flaring cheeks.

“Why? She’s good looking.” Caramel said.

“Because that’s my sister you ass!” The group’s jaws dropped and flipped open to the cover girl’s bio and sure enough, the name Chloe Rowe was next to another photo of her. “AJ I suggest you leave.” He cracked his knuckles. “Things are about to get...messy.” AJ took her cue to leave the stallions in peace. “Okay she’s gone.” He breathed a sigh of relief.

“Where’s the ring?” Comet asked. The group heard a muffling sound coming from Thunder. “Where is it?” The stallion pointed to his mouth.

“Nice thinking!” Caramel said as he slapped his friend on the back. The group then heard an ominous gulping sound.

“Uh-oh.” The grey stallion said.

“Thunderlane, tell me you didn’t just swallow that ring!” Comet said horn flaring.

“Okay, I didn’t swallow that ring.” Comet grabbed him by the collar and shook him.

“That cost me eighteen-thousand bits you prick! Cough it up right now!”

“Wait, that’s not a good idea!” Pierce said. “The metal could damage his organs.”

“Then I’ll cut him open!” Comet growled.

“Hang on.” Connor said pulling out his phone. “Let’s get a medical opinion on this.” He selected Red Heart’s contact and dialed.

“Hello?” The mare said in her usual cheery tone.

“Hey Red, it’s Connor. Quick question, say a moron ate a metal ring. What’s the best way to get it out?”

“How big is the ring?”

“It’s the size of a wedding ring.”

“Connor, this is so sudden!” She said in a chuckling tone.

“Oh ha-ha. This is serious Red Heart.”

“I’ll tell you if you give me details later.”

“Done.”

“Okay, don’t try to throw it up, it’ll only cause damage to their esophagus and surgery is too risky.”

“So then what?”

“I’d say pass it anally.”

“Okay, thanks Red Heart. I’ll swing by the hospital around noon.” He said before hanging up the phone.

“Well?” Comet asked.

“Mac, does Granny Smith have any food to make Thunder here crap out the ring?”

“Oh Celestia no.” The stallion groaned.

“You did eat the ring.” Comet grumbled.

“Only because Caramel hit me and it went down my throat!” Thunder said pointing at the stallion.

“So he can help look through your crap and you better not flush!” Comet said as Mac took the two inside. “On another note, this is your sister?” Comet said pointing to the magazine.

“Yeah that’s Chloe. Nice to see she’s doing well.”

“Why didn’t you tell us your sister was a such a looker?” Pierce asked.

“How do you think Thunder and Soarin would react? Plus, I didn’t know her modeling career had taken off in such a big way.”

“Why’s that?” The blue stallion asked.

“My phone plan doesn’t cover inter dimensional calls and texts, what do you think? I’ve been here for the past two years.” He snapped.

“Whoa, take it easy with the hostility man.” Comet said as he put up two hands.

“Sorry, it’s just been a stressful morning.” He sighed. “I’ll catch you guys later, let me know how the whole proposal thing works out.” With that, the human made his way back to his home to see Luna playing a game. “Hey Lu.” He said as he closed the door behind him.

“Morning, why did you leave?”

“Guy stuff. Where’s Celestia?”

“She had some royal business to attend to.”

“Okay.” He said as he sat down beside her. Luna noticed the magazine in his pocket and levitated it over to her. “Hey!” Luna looked at the cover and glared at the man.

“So you are a pervert.”

“I am not! Thats Soarin’s magazine. I just took it away from him so he couldn’t jack off to my sister.” Luna looked at him in surprise. “Check page twenty.” Luna flipped the magazine open and saw the cover girl’s bio. Her jaw hung open and looked at the man. At a closer look, there was a resemblance between the two.

“I did not know your sister wore such...interesting outfits.”

“News to me too. It says that she’s a professional model and this was her first time as a cover girl.” Connor couldn’t help but feel pride at his sister’s accomplishment. As Luna leaned over to read more, the man could see down her shirt and he blushed heavily. He also spied the dark mark he had seen earlier. “Um Luna, can I ask something?”

“What?”

“This morning when we were in bed,” The words caused both of them to blush heavily. “I noticed a dark mark on your chest. That some sort of birth mark?” Luna lowered her head and sighed.

“It’s...a scar.” Connor gulped at the answer.

Should I ask?

I don’t mind if you do.

Goddamn it Luna.

“Twilight and the others used the Elements of Harmony to stop Nightmare Moon and rid us of her influence. The blast left a scar here.” She parted her breasts and Connor looked at the dark mark. “We do not let many know it is there. It’s a reminder of what we once were.” The man could tell that Luna hated the scar and regretted getting it.

“Well, I like girls with scars.” Luna looked at him in confusion. “Show’s they’ve been through the ringer and have come out stronger for it.” The Princess blushed at the words and felt her heart beat rising. She had told the man one of her deepest secrets and he had not given her a look of pity or disgust. “Besides, I have a few scars myself.” He said as he took his shirt off making Luna blushed as she looked at his muscular form.

She hesitantly put a finger on the large scar on his chest. “Tirek gave me that one. Smug prick ran me through with his horn.” Luna gasped at the words. “Of course I did stab him in the eye and rip his nose ring out.” He chuckled. “Before he shanked me and threw me like football into a mountain.” Luna winced at the words.

“What about that large one going across your chest?” Connor looked at the horizontal scar and blushed.

“Oh, nothing big.” He lied. Luna scowled at him and held up a feather. “Okay, okay! Just put that thing away.” Luna smiled at her power of the man. “It was from...you.”

“What? We did no such thing!”

“Well, it was kinda collateral damage. You remember last year’s Nightmare Night? When you showed up and threw a tantrum?” Luna blushed in embarrassment. “Well, said tantrum called upon some storm clouds and the lightning had to strike somewhere.” The Princess’s ears dropped down and she lowered her head. “It was an accident. I know you didn’t mean it.”

“But you were still injured because of us.” She said in a low tone. The man put a hand on her shoulder.

“I’m fine. Really.” Luna looked at him and nodded.

“What about that one on your side?” Luna asked looking at the man.

“That’s when I got shanked with a shiv.”

“A what?”

“A small bit of metal sharpened to use as a weapon. Got it while I was in prison.” He said in a somber tone.

“You were in a fight?”

“Not really, guy tried to jump me. Thankfully Red was there to watch my back.”

“Red?”

“My cellmate. Great guy, just did a bad thing.”

“What did he do?”

“Killed the guy who killed his wife and unborn child.” He said with a sigh.

“What?”

“Yup, got twenty years. He was on his sixteenth when we were cellmates.”

“Why such a harsh punishment?”

“Because the guy that killed his family, was the son a city councilman. His political friends increased his sentence.” He sighed. “A lot of the guys in there weren’t bad people, they’ve just done some bad things.” He said with a yawn. Connor looked at the clock and sighed. “Sorry Luna, but I gotta go see Red Heart for lunch.” The Princess felt a small bit of rage dwell inside.

“Why?”

“It’s a complicated, yet funny story. You can come if you want.” Luna smiled and donned her disguise. This time she did her hair in a different way and was wearing a black top that showed off her form. The man couldn’t help but stare in awe at the cuteness level.

“Shall we go?” The mare teleported the two inside the hospital lobby and saw Red Heart at the front desk behind a computer.

“Hey Red.” He said as they walked up to the desk.

“Oh hey, I just need a few more minutes to finish up this report.”

“Sounds good.” The man left to go to the restroom and Luna stood by the desk. Red Heart punched in a few more keys and sighed.

“So Azure, I saw you and Connor go to park last night.” Luna blushed brightly at the words. “Anything happen?”

“N-no, we only talked.” She said with rosy red cheeks.

“Relax Azure. I’ve seen the way you look at him.” The nurse said as the human returned.

“Ready to go?”

“Yup.” The three found themselves in the park. Thankfully it was deserted.

“Why are we in the park?”

“The walls in this town have ears.” He said as he looked around. “Azure, do you have a sound proofing spell?” The mare nodded and her horn glowed a radiant blue color. A dome shield encircled the trio and turned invisible. “Nice. Okay, before I tell you two, I need you both to pinkie promise not to tell anyone.”

“Pinkie promise?” Luna asked.

“It means you can’t tell anyone what he’s about to say or you’ll suffer the wrath of Pinkie.” Red Heart and the human both shivered as they remembered the tales told by the mane six.

“Okay, how do I make the promise?” Connor told her the steps and Luna rolled her eyes as she copied his motions and said the words. After the ritual was complete, Connor told them about what transpired in the barn. Both mares squeed when they heard the news about Comet and Twi. Red Heart face palmed hard enough to leave a red mark on her forehead when they got to the ring incident.

“That bucking idiot.” The nurse groaned.

“Yup, hopefully they-” He stopped as he heard his phone ring. He tapped the screen and saw it was Pierce. “Hey Pierce, whats the status?”

“The ring has been extracted and Comet is on his way to Canterlot.”

“Sweet. How’s dumb and dumber?”

“Caramel is washing his hands for the tenth time and Thunder is sitting on a bucket of ice.” The man chuckled at the words.

“Okay, let me know when Comet gets back.” Connor hung up the phone and grinned. “Sounds like those two are paying for it.” Red Heart looked at her watch and said goodbye to the two before walking back to the hospital. The two then decided to head back into town looking for something to do.

As Connor walked behind the mare he couldn’t help but stare at her firm butt. Connor noticed that she had an extra sway in her step, but put it off as ignorance. The two heard the sound of children laughing and looked to see a group of foals next to a golden furred Pegasus mare with chestnut brown hair with yellow tips. Connor smiled and walked over to the mare.

“Hey Golden.” The mare turned and smiled.

“Connor, so nice to see you again.” She said as she gave him a tight hug. Luna felt another pang of anger as she looked at the Pegasus. Golden then noticed the blue mare.

“Oh, Golden, this is my roommate Azure.” He motioned towards the blue mare.

“Ah yes, I’ve heard a bit about you. Nice to finally meet you.” The Pegasus said as she outstretched her hand. Luna shook it and smiled.

“Connor told me that you run the orphanage.” The mare gave a nod at the words and looked at the group of foals.

“Yes, it’s very rewarding. What do you do?” Connor gulped and tried to think of a fake occupation for the mare.

“I’m an astronomer for the Vanhoover Science Institute.”

Nice thinking.

Thank you. The blue mare smiled at the compliment. A familiar white colt then ran up to them.

“Hey Pip.” The man smiled as he saw the colt. “Didn’t eat too much candy I hope.”

“Nah, I still got plenty!”

“Just remember to brush your teeth or else you’ll have to get your teeth drilled by Dr. Colgate.” The colt shivered and who can blame him?

“Hey I was telling the guys about that big metal box with wheels you have.”

“You mean my car?” Luna looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

“Yeah! Think you could show it to us?”

“I don’t know Pip. I don’t really show Ruby off too-” He was cut off as the colt gave him a pair of puppy dog eyes. Damn him! He’s been hanging out with the CMC I just know it! He looked towards the blue mare for support but only saw her doing the same. Oh you’ve got to be kidding me!

What? We have never seen a car before. Connor looked back at the colt and sighed.

“Fine.” The colt gave an arm pump of victory. “I’ll swing by later and pull up.” The man sighed before saying goodbye and making his way towards his home. He grabbed a set of keys and walked up to a door. “Wait outside in front of the garage.” Luna huffed and went back outside in front of the garage door. Luna heard a roar come from behind the flimsy metal door.

The door slid up and Luna’s jaw dropped. The machine was dark red safe for two black stripes on the front hood and trunk, along with a black fabric like roof. The machine was sleek, powerful and ready for action.

“What is this?” She asked as the human got out.

“This is my pride and joy. A 1970 Chevelle SS convertible, with some of my own personal touches.” He said as he held the door open for the Princess on the passenger side. Luna looked at the interior and marveled at the seats and music player.

“What does it do?” The man threw on a pair of sunglasses and smirked.

“Strap in.” He gestured to the safety belt. The man hit the gas and Luna felt the car lunge forward like a manticore pouncing on it’s prey.

“Where did you get this?”

“I found Ruby about ten years ago when I was sixteen. She was a mess back then had to do a complete restoration.”

“Why give your car a name?” The man nodded.

“Cause she deserves it.” He said as he hit the gas and the two went through the town.

“Why don’t you use this more often?”

“Well, Ponyville is small. Everything I need is within walking distance. Also, the streets are usually so crowded that I can’t go one-hundred feet without stopping.” He groaned.

“So?”

“This is a muscle car Luna. What’s the point of owning a stallion if it’s got no room to kick?”

“We thought this car was a girl?” The human sighed.

“I’m talking horse power Luna.” The mare still looked confuse. “I’ll explain later.” Luna looked back and cocked an eyebrow as she noticed something strange.

“Could you stop the car a moment?” Connor shrugged and put his machine in park. Luna stepped out and circled the car before poking her head back in and saw twelve seats in the back. “It’s smaller on the outside!”

“It sound a lot cooler when you say it the other way around.” He said as she got back into the vehicle. “Twilight used some sort of spell to make the inside bigger.”

“A space dimensional spell?”

“If that’s what you call it.” He said as they continued through town drawing the eyes of several ponies who had never seen the machine before. The two then pulled up to the group of children and the golden mare. The man stepped out and smiled as the foals boggled over the piece of machinery. “Yup drink it all in.” He said with a smile.

You said you found it? Luna asked.

Well, found, borrowed and never returned. Luna looked at him.

You stole it?

No! The human said as he looked at Luna. Well, kinda. I found her in a junk yard my grandpa owned and he helped me...procure her. I didn’t have the money and no one was gonna miss it. He shrugged as Luna sighed. The mare looked up and saw Dash, Soarin and Thunderlane touch down.

“Dude! This thing is bitch’n!” Soarin said.

“Language!” Golden said crossing her arms.

“Sorry.” The blue flyer said. “Still this thing looks awesome!”

“Check under the hood.” Connor walked over to the driver’s side and popped the hood to show a pristine engine. “Fuel injected engine, custom built frame and a killer bass system.”

“How’d you build this?” Thunder asked.

“I had a lot of friends who were mech-heads.”

“Huh?” The cyan flyer said.

“Mechanics. They helped me get the parts and put it together.”

“You humans and your toys. Your extremely awesome toys.” Thunder said as he drooled. Dash looked at Luna.

“Stallions.” The cyan flyer groaned.

“Dash this is what you looked like every time someone said the word Wonderbolt.” Thunder said as Dash blushed. Luna gave a giggle at the words.

“Oh right. Connor,” The man turned towards the blue winged Pegasus. “since Comet and Twi are on a ‘date’ the guys, gals and I were thinking on having a game night now that the competition is out of the way.” Thunder and Dash stared at the blue flyer. Connor only grinned.

“Game night eh? Sure why not. Been a while.” He chuckled to himself. “Okay, I’m heading back to the house.” Luna nodded.

“Go on ahead I wanted to talk with Thunderlane for a moment.” Connor gave a shrug and closed the hood.

“Suit yourself and don’t be afraid to smack him around if he gets hands-y.”

“Hey!” Thunder wanted to complain but the man had already driven back. Dash and Soarin took off to get ready for that night. “So what’d you want to talk about?” He asked as the two started walking.

“I understand that you were the one who found Connor after Tirek’s rampage.” Thunder froze. “How bad were his injuries?” Thunder gave a gulp.

“Trust me Azure you don’t want to know.” He said with a sigh. “I wouldn’t even know how to describe it to you.”

“Well, you don’t have to.” Thunder raised an eyebrow. “I can use my magic to look at your memories, if that’s more comfortable for you.” Thunderlane weighed his options.

“Okay fine, but only that memory.” He said not wanting her to find his more...private thoughts.

“Of course Thunder,” She said with an innocent smile. “just close your eyes and think of it.” She said as she put a hand on his head making him blush a bit. Luna’s horn glowed and she felt the memory closing around her.

~~~

Luna’s ethereal form materialized next to Thunderlane who was standing in a circle next to a few fliers. Rainbow then arrived with a map. “Okay everypony, listen up!” She yelled. “Tirek threw Connor somewhere in this direction.” She pointed on the map. “If you do find him, then use your signal flares and we’ll head towards your position.”

“Why should we even care?” All heads turned towards the three flyers Luna had seen in town. One of which was the one Connor beat in the ring. “He ain’t no pony.” Luna wished she could slap him. Thunder walked up and lifted the stallion off the ground by his shirt. His yellow eyes glaring at Endzone.

“Listen here you little chicken shit, Connor just risked his life to save our asses. If you’re not going to help then you can just go home and jerk off like the coward you are!” He threw the stallion to the ground.

“Whatever.” The grey stallion said as he and the other two left.

“Okay, we’ve all got our routes. We meet back here in an hour. Break!” The flyers took off in separate directions. Luna followed Thunderlane as he soared through the sky.

“C’mon you crazy bastard. Where are you?” Thunder said to himself. As he finished scouting the area from above, something shiny caught his eye. He touched down in the forest just south of the rainbow waterfall and headed into the brush. He soon found a large trench and followed it. Luna stayed close behind that they both gasped at the same time.

The sleek armor was laying against the hard ground covered in blood. Luna had seen royal guards hurt before but this was different. The man’s right arm was twisted in the opposite way it bends. His left leg was twisted the same way one would ring out a wet shirt. The visor on the helmet was broken. Thunder quickly pulled out his flare gun and fired it into the sky making a large red cloud. He soon approached his friend and started panting before he puked.

“Oh man.” He said as he saw the man’s swollen face behind the visor. A familiar rainbow blur then came down.

“Oh Celestia.” Dash said as she landed next to Thunder. “I-Is he-”

“I-I don’t know.” He said as Dash pulled out a magic crystal and smashed it on the ground forming a magic circle. “Whatever the case, we’re not leaving him here.”

“Yeah...you’re not.” Both heads turned towards the broken body as the seal glowed and Twilight appeared next to them.

“Connor!” She yelled as she crouched next to the man with tears in her eyes.

“H-hey Twi.” He said as he coughed up more blood.

“D-don’t try to talk Connor.” She said as she took his hand in hers. “J-Just hold on a little bit longer.” She was charging her magic for a teleportation spell. With another cough the man feel back into unconsciousness. The area around the two glowed with magic and the two vanished in a flash of light. Thunder sat down and felt sweat on his brow.

“I-I’d better let everypony know h-he’s been found.” Dash said trying to fight back the tears.

“Good idea.” The stallion said with a gulp. Luna stood frozen with tears in her eyes as the memory broke down. She was back in reality and she looked at Thunder.

“Oh my gosh.” She said wiping the tears from her eyes.

“Yeah, it wasn’t pretty.” He gulped. “But, he’s fine now. No sense in dwelling on what could have happened right?” He said in a light hearty tone.

“R-right. Thank you Thunderlane, I know it must not have been easy.” The stallion waved it off.

“No problem.”

“On a lighter note, why did you and Rainbow glare at Soarin when he invited Connor to this game night?”

“Connor may not look it but the man is good at games.” He said in a serious tone. "He managed to outsmart Twilight in ‘Equestria Domination.’ It’s a board game where you have to conquer the other players’ territories.”

“I’ve heard of it, but never played it.”

“Oh come by then, we might play it.” He said with a smile. “Well, I gotta go. Promised Rumble I’d teach him how to play wing ball.” He said as he flapped his wings. “See you later.” Luna waved and headed back towards the man’s home wondering what games awaited her that night.

Author's Note

I'm Back! SO SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG! I meant to have this out before christmas but my family was being extremely dificult with plans so everything was crazier than usual.
Here's a pic of what Connor's car looks like: