After dropping off Ember's dress at the castle, Spike decided to show Ember what his friends did while Twilight and Starlight decided to stay home and catch up on some reading.

Right now, they were heading to Sweet Apple Acres to show Ember what the Apple Family did. On the way to the farm, Ember asked, "So Applejack and her family make a living by bucking and selling apples?"

"Yep. They have a lot of orchards full of apple trees. And speaking from my own experience, the taste of their apples is worth the effort in the job. I can't think of a time I've had an apple as good as Applejack's. And their apple cider is to die for. Over the years Twilight and I have been here, nothing has even come close to beating a good drink of it."

"Really? I've never had cider before. I hope I enjoy it as much as you do."

"You've never had cider?!"

"Back in the Dragon Lands, we don't have apple trees and even if we did, none of us would know how to make cider."

Spike then smiled to his dragonessfriend, "Well it the negotiation with mom works out, maybe we can change that."

Ember could only return the smile as she rested her head on Spike's shoulder. "With you to help me, I think anything is possible."

They soon arrived at the farm where they saw Applejack along with Big Macintosh, Apple Bloom, Winona, and Caramel working on the trees. As the two reached the gate, they were spotted by the family pet who came running towards them before tackling Spike to the ground and began licking his face. "Okay girl. I'm glad to see you too."

"Winona! Come on girl! If you keep that up, Spike may have to start coming to the farm by flying." Caramel, Applejack, and her sibling made their way over to the two dragons as the dog got off of Spike. "Sorry about that Spike. You know how she gets when she see a friend of the family."

"It's all good. I'm used to it."

Apple Bloom asked, "What brings you two here?"

"I wanted to show Ember what you guys do here on the farm. She' seen what Rarity and Pinkie do so I decided to do you guys next."

Applejack smiled to Ember. "We'd be happy to tell you about what we do. But first let me introduce my crew. My older brother Big Macintosh."

"Howdy ma'am."

"My little sister Apple Bloom."

"Good to meet you."

"Our dog Winona."

The dog barked with a smile.

"And my beau, Caramel."

"A pleasure to meet you ma'am."

"Everypony. This is Dragon Lord, Princess Ember."

"It's nice to meet you all."

Spike said, "I was hoping you could let Ember here have a taste of some of the best food and cider here I Ponyville. If you have any left over that is."

"We plenty of bottles of cider left. Why don't you stay for lunch? We were about to take a break from bucking trees. We got some apple foods I know Ember would love."

"I'm all for it. What about you Ember?"

The dragoness smiled as she said, "I'd love to. From what Spike has told me in past letters, your food is great. I've actually looked forward to trying it."

"Well then let's get inside and dig in."

The two dragons followed the ponies into the house where they found Granny Smith setting the table with the last of the food. "Oh. I was just about to come out there to tell you youngins that lunch was ready. And we got visitors. Good to see you Spike. And who might the new lady be?"

"Granny Smith? This is Princess Ember. Ember? This is our Granny Smith. She's been looking after us when we were young. Do you mind grabbing a little extra food Granny? These two will be joining us for lunch."

"Sure thing Applejack. You all take a seat."

Granny Smith made her way back into the kitchen while everyone took a spot at the table. Ember decided to start a conversation, "So if she's your grandmother then where are your parents?"

After she said this, Ember noticed the Apples' expressions turned a little solemn. They stayed silent for a couple of seconds before Applejack spoke up, "Our parents passed away not long after Apple Bloom was born. This stetson hat I'm wearing was our dad's. He gave it to me not long after him and ma lost their lives. I'm sure you're curious on what happened to them, but I'd rather not talk about it right now."

"I understand. I lost my mother when I was really young, so I know a little bit about how you feel."

With that, they ended the conversation there right as Granny Smith came back into the dining room. She sat down more apple made foods including pies, fritters, and fries. She also sat down some glasses of apple juice and apple cider. "There ya'll go youngins. Dig in."

They all began to eating and Ember said, "You were right Spike. This is some of the best food I've tasted."

Granny Smith smiled as she said, "Thank you princess. And if it wasn't for our family apples, this little town wouldn't be here today."

"What do you mean? Are you saying your family is responsible for creating Ponyville?"

Big Macintosh answered with his usual, "Eeyup."

Applejack said, "You see. Every year, our family has a certain season called Zap Apple Season. When Granny was around my age, she and her family were given this land to start a home. And after discovering Zap Apple trees, they started making different deserts and jams to sell. With it getting popular, ponies from all around started coming here and it lead to this great, small town becoming reality."

"Wow. I feel honored to meet those who made this great town real."

"That's kind of you to say Ember. Now how about you see how we still make our place in this town."

Ember smiled to the mare before they all began to dig in. Ember soon understood why Spike enjoyed these treats.

A while later, the meal was over and Ember got to know more about the family. Applejack soon saw the two dragons to the door as they prepared to take their leave. "Glad you two could have lunch with us."

Ember smiled as she said, "You're not the only one. It gave me a chance to learn some history about this town. Plus it also helped me understand while you're the honesty of the group."

"That's mighty kind of you Ember. Next time you feel like it, stop by again. Until then, I'll see you two later."

Spike smiled to the mare. "Thanks Applejack. See you around."

With that, the two dragons left through the door while waving goodbye to the Apple Family.

Ember looked to her drakefriend before asking, "So where to next Spike?"

"I think Fluttershy's cottage should be the next stop. Then maybe we could get some dinner at Hay Burger before showing you what Rainbow Dash does and after that, head home."

"Sounds good. Lead the way."

The two took to the air and flew for about fifteen minutes before a gray pegasus with a blond mane with unusual eyes stopped right in front of them to prevent herself from crashing into either of them. "Sorry about that Spike. Weather control is a little difficult right now."

"It's no problem Derpy. Just be more careful next time. By the way, Derpy this is Princess Ember. Ember this is my friend Derpy."

"Nice to meet you Princess."

"Likewise."

"Derpy! We need you back over here to finish this."

The three looked to see Rainbow Dash and a few more pegasi were moving a few clouds around. "Hey Spike. Ember. Just let us finish this up and we'll talk."

The two dragons nodded and landed on the ground to watch as the pegasi finished arranging clouds around the town. After the clouds were in place, all of the pegasi left to go about their business while Rainbow Dash landed beside the two dragons. "Sorry about Derpy there Spike. You know how she can be."

"It wasn't any trouble. It gave her a chance to meet Ember."

"I guess. So what are you guys up to?"

"Spike is showing me what you girls do around here."

"Sounds awesome. Well as you can see I work for the Ponyville weather team. We make sure the weather around here is as it is supposed to be to keep the magic around this area in balance. So where are you going next?"

"We're heading to Fluttershy's next. You want to come with?"

"Sure. I was going to head over there to get some food for Tank after I finished here."

The three began their walk to the Fluttershy's cottage when a sound from the near by Everfree Forest. They made their way to the area where the sound came from only to find a horrifying site.

A pack of six timberwolves were feasting on the corpse of a normal wolf. Or four of them were while two timberwolves were cornering a small wolf pup.

Without a thought of hesitation, Ember pulled out her scepter before running out and knocking the two timber beasts into the rest of their pack. The whole pack glared at the dragoness as they charged at her. Before Spike and Rainbow could run out to help, Ember let out a large burst of flame that injuried the timberwolves enough to cause them to retreat into the forest. "That's right you better run."

After the timberwolves were gone, Spike and Rainbow ran out to Ember with the pegasus speaking first, "That was awesome Ember! You scared them off like they were nothing!"

The dragoness smiled at the compliment. "Thanks Rainbow. I just couldn't let those things get this little guy."

They turned to check on the pup only to find it nuzzling the fallen wolf, trying to wake it up to no avail. Spike then realized something. "This older wolf must have been this little guy's mother."

Rainbow then spoke, "And he won't survive long without someone to look after him. Let's take him to Fluttershy's. She'll be able to take care of him."

"Good idea. But how are we going to get him to come with us?"

After a couple of seconds, Ember had an idea. "Let me try something."

Ember then approached the little pup who flinched as she knelt down beside it and started to rub its head. "It's okay. I'm not going to hurt you."

The dragoness watched as the pup sobbed over its mother. "I know you don't want to leave her, but I'm afraid she won't be getting up. And I know she wouldn't want you to stay here and get hurt. Come with us and we'll take you somewhere safe."

Ember held out her hands and, after a little hesitation, the pup walked to her and allowed her to pick him up.

Ember looked to Rainbow and Spike as the Pegasus said, "Let's get him to Fluttershy's. She'll know how to help him."

The three took to the air and made their flight to the said cottage.

A few minutes later, the three landed in front of a small cottage where they could see many animals moving around outside. Spike knocked on the door.

"Coming."

The door opened to reveal Fluttershy with her pet bunny, Angel, on her shoulder.

"Hey Fluttershy. Spike here was showing Ember what we do around Ponyville. On our way here, we found some timberwolves killed this pup's mother and decided to bring him here."

"Oh the poor thing. Bring him inside and set him down on the floor."

Fluttershy stepped aside and let the three walk in. "This is the first time I've had two alone animals brought to my cottage."

Spike asked, "Two animals? Where's the second one? And better yet what animal is it?"

"It's that phoenix over there." Fluttershy pointed toward a bird stand where an adult phoenix caught sight of the new visitors.

Unexpectedly, the minute it saw Spike, it got excited and flew to land on his shoulder. It began to nuzzle his cheek as Spike realized something. "Pee-Wee. Is that you?"

The immortal bird chirped happily in response as Ember asked, "You know that phoenix?"

"I sure do. I found his egg when I was still young during the dragon migration. After Garble and his friends failed to catch the parents and their chicks, they wanted me to smash Pee-Wee's egg. I refused and Twilight, Rarity, and Rainbow helped us get back to the library where Twilight and I used to live. After he hatched, I took care of him for a while before returning him to his family."

Fluttershy smiled to at the moment before saying, "Well now it looks like he wants to go with you again. Why don't you take him with you when you leave?"

"That's okay with me. What do you think little buddy?"

The phoenix screeched a positive response as Fluttershy looked to the wolf pup. "Make yourself comfortable while I have a look at the wolf pup."

After a while of introducing Ember to the rest of Fluttershy's animal friends the three and the phoenix took their leave. "It was good to meet all of your animal friends Fluttershy. They're all so nice towards new guests."

The pegasus smiled to the dragoness as she said, "Well. They know that if you're a friend of mine, then they know you can be trusted around them."

Spike, with Pee-Wee on his shoulder, then said, "Okay then. We'll see you later Flutters."

The three began walking away, but right before Fluttershy closed her door, the wolf pup they brought to her ran out to Ember.

Fluttershy said, "I think he wants to go with you Ember. Is that alright?"

Ember looked back and forth from the pup to the cottage before a smile reached her face. "Ah what the hay. It's okay with me."

Fluttershy then waved bye to them before closing her door. Rainbow Dash was carrying some food for her pet tortoise, Tank, as she looked to the two dragons. "I'll see you two later. I've got a tortoise to feed."

With that, the pegasus took off.

Spike looked to his dragonessfriend. "So what are you going to name the little guy?"

Ember scratched the back of the pup's ears as she said, "I think I'll call him Fang. What do you think?"

"I think it's perfect. Now are you up for something to eat? Hay Burger isn't too far from here."

"Yeah. I could eat. Lead the way my handsome drake."

After a few minutes of flying, the dragon couple are found at a table with Spike eating a burger and Ember helping herself to an order of hay fries. "I gotta admit Spike. This town has food that's better than anything we've ever had in the Dragon Lands."

"Besides not wanting to leave my friends, why else do you think I wanted to stay in Equestria."

Spike took a big bite out of his burger and unknown to him, he had some ketchup smeared onto his snout causing Ember to giggle. "What?"

Instead of answering, Ember just smiled as she wiped the ketchup off his snout with on her fries before eating it. "You make stuff taste a little sweeter."

The drake couldn't help but blush a little at his dragonessfriend's show of affection. "I'd have to if you decided to be with me."

Once they had a few scraps left, they hand fed them to their pets. After the pets finished, Spike noticed it was getting dark. "It's getting late. What's say we head back to the castle?"

"You're right. We've got to have some fun tomorrow."

The two then walked to the castle and opened the door to find the lights were off. "Why are the lights off?"

Ember switched the light on only to be met with a, "SUPRISE!"

They found the entire room filled with many ponies from all over the town standing in the chamber with a sign above that said, 'Welcome to Ponyville Even Though This Is Your Second Day Here.'

Pinkie Pie popped up in front of them as she smiled at Ember, "IwantedtothrowyouaWelcometoPonyvillepartyyesterday,butlikeTwilightsaid,itwouldbebettertowaituntiltoday.Sohereitis.Alsoafriendofyour'sfromtheDragonLandscametoday."

"Hello Ember."

The two dragons looked to see a scarlet dragon in silver armor standing there with a smile on his face. "Sorry about the surprise visit."

"Match? What are you doing here?"

"Torch thought it might be best to have your adviser with you when it came to for negotiation for the peace treaty. And is that dragon with you who I think it is?"

"Oh yeah. Match this is Spike. Spike, this is Match, my Dragon Lands adviser."

Spike shook hands with Match as he said, "Good to meet you Match."

"Likewise Spike. I looked forward to meeting you after listening to Ember talk about you all of the time."

The new dragon was given a playful punch to the shoulder from a smiling Ember.

Pinkie then came up behind and said, "Now that all of the introductions are done. Let's party!"

The party went on for about three hours with Ember and Match learning new things about ponies such as the kinds of music, how parties are, and some of the interesting dance moves.

After a while, the party came to an end and everypony left for home. As Match was set up in another guest room, Spike and Ember just finished showering and were now climbing into bed. "Match is a pretty cool guy. I can see why you chose him to be your adviser."

"He was the first dragon to agree to our new friendly ways. So I thought he'd be the best choice."

"Well if you ask me, you made the best choice. Now I've got to know, did I manage to give you a good day?"

Ember gave him a peck on the lips before saying, "Spike. Any day I get to spend with you is a good day. Especially since now I have a new companion to bring home."

The two looked to see Fang curled up asleep on the end of the bed.

"You're not the only one to have a companion."

The two then looked to see Pee-Wee asleep on a bird stand.

"Now let's get some sleep. We've got more fun to have tomorrow."

"I'm with you there. Goodnight Spike."

"Goodnight Ember."

With that, Spike wrapped his arms around his lover's waist as she nuzzled into his chest before the two let sleep over take them.

Author's Note

Here's the third. The next chapter is a trip to Canterlot. If you have any ideas for this story for the next chapter or any futher chapters, let me know. I would like to know what you all would like to see in this.