By some fortune, Shining Armor was on leave and decided to return to Ponyville to talk to his Little Sister Best Friend Forever, Twilight Sparkle, just as the group went to fight the equalists spread friendship.

He is greeted instead by his dragon-bro, who informs him of his limited knowledge of the situation. A few mugs of cider and a poorly placed bet later, Big Mac shows up.

It is the author's expressed opinion that a good time was had by all.

This is the first story I've submitted anywhere, but don't be gentle. I actually want to know why it sucks (or if it doesn't). I wrote this just before the season premier, but then I realized I could change a tiny plot point, and it would be half-way canon.

rated T for mild colt-cuddling... and maybe a few swear words, I can't remember.
Oh, and poor taste in humor.