Due to forces beyond his control, not to mention a few inconvenient laws, a being from Tartarus is forced to travel through the cities and towns of Equestria in order to go home. During the trip, however, he and his guide begin to develop feelings for each other. Which only gives them a few days to either take a risk or lose a chance.

This story was an entry for the Mare x Monster Story Contest held by The Monthly Contest Club. Click here to learn more about the group, the contest, and its contestants!

Edited by the awesome and detail-oriented stupidhand14!

Cover art by the cute and talented Little Tigress!