Game of Thrones: Equestria

Two weeks had passed since Beorn’s victory against the bandits, his engagement to Crysta, and since Marshall partook of the Devil’s fruit. The spy responsible for leaking the information about the hunt, and the cause of Wulfric’s demise, was still in the air. However, thanks to a few reliable sources Marshall had informed everyone that he might have a lead.

Also, the expedition to the Valyrian mines was in just three days’ time, and everyone was making sure that all was prepared and accounted for before taking the perilous journey to the Frost Wyrm’s nest.

As for the royals, things have been somewhat normal for the lot of them. Celestia and Luna were attending court but have recently cut the meetings down ever since they discovered that two of their own council of nobles aided the Saddle Arabian assailants to infiltrate the celebration of Wulfirc’s new children. The seed of mistrust was evident but necessary for the sake of their own children until the real culprit was found.

As he had proclaimed he would, Beorn stayed behind with Crysta and Crafty, along with Azurys who also chose to stay behind, at the Western Fort and has been leading the counter measures against Blueblood’s forces. So far, he’s taken back three more territories and is continuing to fortify his defenses so that they don’t get taken back again.

Today was like any other with everyone doing their own thing and Imperius was training with Gummy. The Lord Regent was on his hands and knees, wheezing like he had just ran nonstop for hours, and sweat drenched his body. He was wearing his usual training attire, with his newly branded arms on display, as a certain winged human stood in front of him with his arms crossed. He wore a tank top, athletic shorts, and a pair of runners as he gazed down at his new apprentice who was still trying to catch his breath.

“Come on Marshall, you need to get better at controlling your new powers. The expedition is in a few days and we need to be as prepared as possible if those Frost Wyrm’s are as dangerous as the elders say.” Lock lectured.

“Easy for you to say!” The lord regent wheezed.

“You’ve been at this for how long? I just got these powers and furthermore-I’M OLD!!”

“Age is just a number, Mr. Knight of the Moon.” Lock chided, earning small laughs here and there from the soldiers and a glare from Marshall.

“Although I guess we can take a break.”

A squire got up from his post and grabbed two water canteens for them as they sat down. While Lock sipped his water, Marshall guzzled his drink down like he had been parched.

“So.” Lock said, glancing at Marshall.

“How goes that draft for new soldiers for the war efforts I heard Celestia issued?”

“More recruits are coming every day and we just got word that Prince Rutherford will be sending troops to join the fight.” Marshall replied while splashing some water on his neck.

“That’s good, we need all the help we can get. Though I prefer if we had some kind of a game changer.”

Lock then rubbed the back of his neck, still sore from that night his mates gave him a thrashing.

“Girls gave you a hard time eh?” Marshall asked while pulling out his cider flask.

“Mind if I take a swig?”

“Only if I get some.”

Both men took a swig of cider but Lock was surprised to find the drink was not only flavorful but fizzy like a soda.

“Mm! What is this?”

“Zap Apple Cider. Newest product of Sweet Apple Acres.”

“Ah, I know the product,” Lock smiled. As the men conversed with each other, the human spied his doe lovers approaching the training area. He smiled as he walked up to meet them halfway.

“Hey girls, I-”

Thora and Luta did not even stop to greet him as they walked past him to greet Marshall.

“Oh…you have got to be shitting me. You’re also giving me the cold shoulder?!”

“You hear something Luta?” Thora asked her sister.

“Not sure, sounds like more poor excuses on the way.” Luta shrugged.

“Oh come on! Why does it matter if Nightmare Moon is in my own herd back home?! She’s reformed, damnit!” Lock snapped.

“Say what now?” Marshall asked before noticing his wives approaching with a few guards.

“Morning darling. Out training again, I see.” Luna smiled while pecking him on the cheek.

“Strange, you’re usually grouchy in the morning.” Her husband replied before seeing Selene walk over with a groggy expression.

“Ohhh. Dream realm training?”

“Yes…mother had me up all night…” Selene complained.

“Practice makes perfect dear,” Luna giggled.

“So about Marshall’s training,” Lock tried to say, but they all continued to ignore him.

“Hey everyone,” Rainbow Dash said as she, Applejack, and Antoinette walked over.

“Good morning to you three as well,” Celestia greeted.

“How’s the training, Imperius?” Applejack asked.

“It’s great, Gummy is a nice help with my archery skills,” Imperius said.

“Uh, hello? I’m here too!” Lock huffed.

“Hmm, I don’t seem to recall you being part of the conversation,” Luna spat.

Lock narrowed his eyes and his fists began clenching.

“The hell is that supposed to mean?!”

“Temper, temper.” Celestia smirked while wagging her finger at him.

“But-”

“Hush!” Antoinette scolded, making him shut up instantly.

Lock then looked to the ground and took deep breaths. Getting mad wouldn’t solve anything, especially since he was already in the dog house with these mares. So instead, he decided to make a more practical approach.

“…Nightmare Moon is reformed,” Lock began calmly.

“When I met her in the Castle of The Two Sisters, she was alone and frightened that the enemy would find her. But when I dispatched the ones camping out there, I showed her the truth. That hers and Luna’s night skies were in fact appreciated just as much as the sun. She was not so easily convinced, but I managed to tell her otherwise by how the ponies also appreciated how Luna banished nightmares. But that’s not what she was afraid of, she was afraid of being accepted by the public. Moon was afraid that if she came out, ponies would ostracize her and run her out of town. When Celestia and Luna saw her, they attempted to attack her and kill her, had I not stepped in. I told them the same thing, and seeing how you all reacted to Moon tells me one thing.”

Lock paused for a moment as he looked up to see most of them with surprised expressions of his confession. He then looked to Celestia and Luna and sighed.

“Celestia, you still blame yourself don’t you? About what happened between you and Luna over a thousand years ago?”

Celestia did not respond but knew he was right. Luna looked at her sister in shock for she did not realize she was still carrying this guilt even after a thousand years.

“But…that can’t be!” Luna said.

“I-I was the one who attacked her!”

“And I sent you away…” Celestia sighed, looking heartbroken.

“I was lost for a time. Not being able to hear your voice, see you smile…it drove me mad with grief, sister…”

“I’d like you all to listen to something,” Lock said as he reached into his pocket to pull out his strange device. He tapped it a few times before holding out to his side and tapping it once more.

“Why did you bring her here?!” A voice that sounded like Celestia shouted.

“She means you no harm.” A voice sounding like Lock’s.

“No harm?! She’s the reason I was sent to the moon in the first place!” Luna’s voice snapped.

“What is-”

“Shh.” Lock shushed Luna with his finger.

“Please…I only wish for redemption.” Nightmare’s voice said.

“Redemption?! I spent a thousand years on the moon because of your dark whispers! True I was unhappy with how the ponies favored the day than the night, but to go so far as to threaten to plunge the world in eternal darkness?! Let alone, attack my own sister?! You should be the one banished for the rest of your life for the misery you caused me!” Other Luna threatened.

“You’d blame her for your own poor judgement?” Past Lock said, making the device go silent for a moment.

“In the past, you believed that since the ponies were awake and vibrant during the day, but asleep during the night, that no one would admire your work in the starry sky. Not only that, but you also convinced yourself that no one appreciated your efforts to ensure they all slept soundly while you banished nightmares in the dream realm. When in fact it was all the complete opposite. The ponies did in fact admire your night sky, how the stars always twinkled beautifully and how the moon always shined down on the land in its glorious soft light, they still do to this day. And their dreams? I can name many ponies who always thank you for providing them with pleasant dreams without suffering any nightmares. You only came to the conclusion that they did not appreciate all you’ve done out of your own pride, which is why Nightmare here was created within your subconscious. It was only after she was purged from you by the Elements, how I showed her that she was created out of spite, and that everything had happened over a misunderstanding that she renounced her previous goal and wanted a fresh start. The same applies to the both of you.”

“What do you mean?” Other Celestia asked.

“You blame yourself for Luna’s banishment, and still do, don’t you?” Past Lock asked.

“Here’s how I see it: when Luna tried to ask you to help the ponies admire her work more, you brushed it off and convinced yourself that they still did even though they didn’t. The jealousy and dark thoughts boiled inside Luna and as a result, Nightmare Moon was born. It was only after your battle with her that you realized the harsh reality: you neglected your sister without even realizing it, and I’m afraid that’s just as bad. Even now, I can see it in your eye. That you wish you could go back and access the situation better so that maybe Luna would never have been banished.”

More silence from the device until Nightmare spoke again.

“It was my fault, I am to blame for your suffering. No amount of apologies can make up for what I put the both of you through. All I want is to prove that I am no longer the usurper that you believe me to be. Lock has proved to me that everypony truly does admire our night sky and that we were wrong to blame Celestia.”

“If…what you say is true, why would you go so far to prove her innocence?” Other Luna asked Past Lock.

“Because she’s my friend, and everyone deserves a second chance. Even you, Luna and Celestia, because you’re both my friends as well. And you shouldn’t blame each other any longer, take it from me who’s still living in the past through one of his still good eyes.” Past Lock said.

The device went silent for the last time and Lock tucked it away in his pocket.

“So, what do you all have to say about that?”

All were silent, save for Applejack who took a deep breath to confront her herdmate.

“I understand that she’s reformed, sugarcube, but that’s not the reason we’re mad.”

“It isn’t?” Lock asked when Rainbow stepped up.

“No. We’re mad because you didn’t bother telling us when you first joined our herd! Why keep it a secret?”

“I guess…I was worried you wouldn’t love me anymore, had you known Nightmare Moon is my marefriend alongside Twilight,” Lock said with a frown.

“You two have a bit of a past with her, and I was paranoid of being pushed away for sharing my heart with an infamous former usurper like Nightmare Moon.”

“Darling. We love you but you have a very thick head sometimes.” Antoinette said bluntly before nuzzling him on the nose.

“Just no more secrets. Promise?”

Lock smiled as he kissed her and even shared one with each of his herdmates, even Luta and Thora.

“I promise, no more secrets.”

They all smiled as he noticed Celestia, Luna, Marshall, and their children had left.

“Hmm, guess they have some private stuff to talk about after that little revelation I just layed on them.”

“Let them be, sugarcube, meanwhile you should get dressed and cleaned up. We’re off to Ponyville to visit my family.”

Lock flinched slightly, but not enough for them to notice, as a certain memory came back to haunt him but he still smiled nonetheless.

“Sounds great, I’ll do just that,” Lock said with a fake smile. Before he went to clean up, Lock glanced at Luta and smiled.

“Oh by the way, Luta, congrats,” he said as he walked away.

Luta smiled, knowing he would notice thanks to those powers of his but before he got away, Rainbow Dash clinged to his arm despite the sweat and asked one particular question that made him blush bright pink.

“Nightmare Moon huh? So…what was sex with her like?”

“RAINBOW!?”

“She better than me?”

“I ain’t even gonna dignify that with a response,” Lock grumbled.

“I need to go shower.”

“I’ll join you if you tell me~.”

“DROP IT DASH!!!” Lock screamed while she continued to tease him.

In a private study, Marshall and his wives and children sat in a room. They were all quiet after what was revealed as Luna tried her best not to cry and Celestia was in no better shape.

“Mommy?” Selene called out.

“Dad…what was all that about back there?” Imperius wondered.

Though he did not like it, Marshall knew that his children would eventually learn of their family history. So with a heavy heart, he explained to them of the thousand year history between their mothers. Naturally, both children were shocked to hear how Celestia imprisoned her only sister after she transformed into a wicked sorceress but what was more shocking was how long their mothers spent an entire millennium apart.

“I suppose you both hate me now…” Celestia said with a weak smile.

“What?” Selene asked in shock.

“Mom why would we hate you?”

“Why not? I’m the one who locked away her only sibling for a thousand years… I’m a monster…”

The princess began to shed a few tears when to her surprise, both her children hugged her tight especially Imperius who looked at her with a heartbroken expression.

“You’re not a monster!! You’re my mom!”

“Yeah! We don’t care what you did! We love you all the same!”

“But what about me?” Luna asked, shedding her own tears.

“I almost killed Tia and took the throne for my own by force. If anypony, I’m the real monster.”

Selene retreated from Celestia and went over to hug Luna and held her close.

“No you’re not! You’re still my mommy too!”

“And you’re also gonna be the same mommies for our new siblings that are on the way,” Imperius added, placing a hand on her slightly bloated stomach.

“So please don’t be sad, we’ll always love you both no matter what,” Selene pleaded.

The feeling of their children's hugs warmed the hearts of both princesses as they both hugged them back with warm smiles.

“How were we blessed to have wonderful foals like you?” Celestia pondered while wrapping her wings around her son. Luna did the same with Selene and smiled at her sister as they held hands.

“Now off to your lessons, the both of you.” Celestia said softly with a kiss to her son’s forehead as the children left.

Celestia then wrapped her own sister in a tight hug as she trembled in her arms.

“I’m sorry…I’m so sorry,” Celestia whimpered.

“I’m a terrible sister, I should’ve been there for you.”

“No sister. It’s my fault.” Said Luna.

“I pushed you to do that...I’m so sorry.”

As if by coincidence, the little ones in each of their wombs began to stir, making both mares smile as they began to rub their swollen bellies with happy smiles.

“So eager to meet each other.” Luna giggled.

“Indeed, my daughter is going to be a handful,” Celestia said.

“You? I’m the one having triplets! I may be an alicorn, but I’m not looking forward to when I go into labor. It was hard enough giving birth to Selene!”

“Ah but it was worth it.” Marshall interjected.

“Remember when you first held her?”

“How could I forget?”

15 Years Ago

Marshall was pacing back and forth in the hallway. Luna had just gone into labor and the royal doctors had asked him to wait outside only a few hours ago yet it seemed like an eternity. In the hall with him were Shining Armor and his family along with Twilight and her friends.

“Mmm, what’s taking so long?” The lord regent asked impatiently as he looked at the door.

“Just try to relax Marshall. I understand how anxious it can be to meet your foal.” Shining Armor advised while letting Flurry Heart play with his finger.

“What if something’s wrong? I should be in there!” He argued before finally sitting down.

“Marshall.” Celestia said as she sat beside her husband.

“If I know my sister, and I’m positive you do as well, she is the strongest mare alive. If anything, she’s the most capable mare to pull through something like this.”

Suddenly the doors burst open to reveal the doctor, startling everyone. Marshall stood up as the doctor beamed at him with a wide smile.

“Congratulations, Lord Marshall, they’re waiting for you.”

The sounds of a crying infant drew Marshall into the room as the nurses stepped aside to reveal Luna looking very fatigued with a frazzled mane and droopy eyes and in her arms was a little foal crying as loud as possible.

“Luna?” He called out as she looked up to him with a smile.

“Come hold your daughter.”

Marshall sat next to her as she handed him their child and he could hardly believe what was happening. In his arms was his newborn daughter; a small and frail infant that was the product of his love for Luna. Her mane was as rough looking as his and she had her mothers coat and eyes. Everything about here was precious from her cute little muzzle to the stump on her head that was her horn.

“My girl…” he smiled with tears in his eyes as he held her gently.

“My beautiful baby girl!”

“Ooh! She’s adorable!” Celestia squealed as she gazed at the whimpering foal.

“Congrats, Marshall.” Shining said proudly holding his shoulder.

“Aww, look at her little eyes!” Fluttershy cooed as the little one blinked to reveal her dark blue eyes.

“She’s so precious!” Rarity beamed.

“This calls for a party!” Pinky chirped.

Marshall continued to gaze at his daughter as the tears did not stop. The little filly looked up at her father as Marshall held out a finger to which she gently held onto and it made his heart soar.

“What shall we name our little miracle?” Luna asked, still tired from giving birth.

“Do you remember that name you told me you used to go by many years ago during your youth?” Marshall asked.

Luna pondered for a moment before it came to her.

“Are you sure? It was just a little nickname I called myself.”

“I’m sure.” Marshall stood up and leaned down to whisper in his daughter’s ear.

“Your name is Selene, and I welcome you as your father to this beautiful world.”

The little filly giggled as her father held her up for all to see and in that moment, he felt like the luckiest stallion in all Equestria.

“And now she’s as beautiful as her mother,” Marshall said happily.

“And let’s not forget little Imperius.” Said Celestia.

“He was so shy about meeting his daddy, right up until you held him.”

“I also remember him flying into me every morning when we got up.” Marshall sighed, making both his wives laugh.

“You know, all this talk about our children has got me wondering. What should we name our new foals on the way?” Luna wondered.

“According to Dimitri, Tia is having a filly this time and I’m having two colts and another filly.”

“I’m glad you asked!!” Marshall replied with an enthusiastic smile before unrolling a ridiculously long scroll full of names.

“Uhh…”

“I made this list before the kids were born. Been holding onto it ever since.”

“Darling, is this really necessary?” Celestia questioned.

“Of course! Our children will have the best names, I guarantee it!”

“Well I hate to ruin the mood a tad, but I actually have a name in mind for our daughter.”

“You do?”

“Ooh, what is it Tia?” Luna asked.

“Radiant Dawn.”

“Hmm so Dawn for short! I like it!”

“Oh these are nice names.” Luna said after reading a section of the list.

“Hunter for one of the boys and Crescent for the girl. Like the phases of the moon.”

“Hmm, strong name, fitting for my son,” Marshall nodded approvingly.

“And our other son?”

“Err…”

The lord regent paused and began scrolling down the list until Celestia stopped him with a gentle smile.

“I’m sure the name will come to you dear.”

It was at that moment, the Royal Secretary; Raven walked into the room with the daily reports for Marshall to sign.

“My lord. These are the reports from the merchants guild.”

“Ah. Thank you Raven.” He smiled while taking the stack of papers.

“No rest for the wicked, huh girls?”

“I’m afraid not,” Celestia giggled.

“Come Luna, court awaits us.”

“Joy…” Luna groaned as they left.

Soon it was just Marshall and Raven as the lord regent continued to sign the papers. He was so engrossed in reading the documents that he failed to notice Raven’s next move.

“Is everything up to date, Marshall?” Raven asked, sitting on the desk in the room.

“Mmm, yes,” Marshall hummed as he flipped through the papers.

“The new list of new merchants from Prance seem promising. The muskets are an interesting source of weaponry, perhaps I should ask Jacques how to use them?”

“Indeed,” Raven said, unbuttoning her top and revealing some cleavage. She reached up and undid her bun and let her mane fall down to her shoulders.

“Though there is one other matter you must attend to.”

Marshall looked up to see Raven giving him bedroom eyes and biting her lip.

“There’s another document that needs your special signature~.”

“Uh! R-Raven we can’t.” Marshall objected as she continued her advances.

“If my wives found out…”

“Actually, they encouraged it. They told me I could if I ever felt the need. And right now I’m very needy~.”

The lord regent gulped nervously as she undid her blouse slightly to reveal she wasn’t wearing a bra and was just inches away from his lips.

“Raven I-”

“Shhhh. Right now, I’m not your secretary and you’re not my employer.” She whispered while taking off her heels.

“You are simply my lover as you were fifteen years ago~”

“Raven…”

Without a second thought, Marshall kissed her passionately and planted her on the desk as she ripped his shirt open to feel his muscles. The lord regent began to pull off her blouse and stockings before reaching for her skirts zipper.

“No no, keep that on~” she huffed as he gripped her flanks.

Marshall nodded as she undid his belt and revealed his already erect member. She bit her lip as she pulled her panties aside and he prodded her entrance.

“Ready to be my slave again~?” He asked, slowly pushing in.

“Claim me…master~.”

Slowly, Marshall pounded her marehood like they had been at it for hours with everything falling to the ground. Raven kept her legs spread apart while she gripped the edge of the desk so as not to be pushed off.

“Rrrg! Raven you’re so tight!” Marshall grunted while she cupped his cheek.

“I-I’ve always wanted to do this again!” Raven said, happy tears starting to form.

“Because I…I love you!”

Hearing those words made Marshall pause for a moment before she pulled him down for a kiss and urged him to keep going.

“Harder! Buck me harder!” She whined while clawing at his back.

Marshall would only up his game as he held onto her and jackhammered her marehood. Raven squealed with pleasure from each thrust and the desk was stained with sweat and love juices.

“Rrf! Raven, I’m close! Where do you want it?!” Marshall grunted, only for Raven to clamp her legs around him.

“Keep it in me! Fill me again~!!”

With a few more powerful thrusts, both lovers gave a short groan as Marshall filled her to the brim and bucked his hips a few more times to make sure he got every drop into her.

“That was...wow…” he huffed before hoisting her up for a kiss.

“So…you love me too? For how long?”

“For the past fifteen years.” Raven admitted as they sat down in the chair together.

“But…I kept my feelings from you after you married the princesses…I thought you deserved better than some average mare like me…”

“Raven, why would you think I wouldn’t love you?” Marshall questioned, making her look up to him in surprise.

“It doesn’t matter who or what you are. We’ve known each other for so long and have been through so much, how could I not have begun to develop my own feelings? I admit, Celestia and Luna were a bit more direct in their approach but I would have accepted you as well.”

“You mean…?”

“Yes, Raven, I too love you.”

Marshall then took her hand and gazed into her eyes with a loving smile.

“Raven, would you like to be a part of our herd?”

“Y…yes! Yes of course I would!!”

The chair tipped over and both lovers fell to the ground with a loud thud as Raven kissed Marshall again.

“Mmmm…Marshall?” She smiled with bedroom eyes.

“I wanna do it on the floor~.”

“Well…if my lady insists.” Marshall grinned while positioning her on all fours.

“But as punishment for disrupting my work. I’m gonna give it to you…here.”

Ravens ears perked up as she felt her lover spreading her cheeks and moving her tail aside.

“No! Marshall, wait, I’ll go crazy!!”

SMACK!

“That’s master to you, slave~.” Marshall growled after smacking her flank.

“Ahn!~ master please don’t put it in my-!!”

“GRRR!!”

“AAAAAAAAHN!!!~”

Both lovers continued their antics as any staff that passed by either blushed up a storm or chuckled at the sound of Raven’s screaming.

The mid afternoon sun was shining down on the familiar friendly town of Ponyville as a certain group was making their way to Sweet Apple Acres. Lock, Rainbow, Applejack, and Apple Jewel were walking through the apple tree fields as Applejack stretched out her arms and breathed in deep.

“Ah, nothing beats the smell of fresh apples!”

“You said it, Ma!” Apple Jewel said.

“Remind me again why you keep wanting me to carry you?” Lock asked as he looked up at the Pegasus mare sitting on his shoulders.

“Doc said not to strain myself. So I’m using you as transport.” Rainbow stuck her tongue out when they saw a young filly bucking an apple tree.

“Candy!!” Applejack called out.

“GASP!! AUNTIE APPLEJACK!!” The filly called back as she ran to the group.

“Hi cousin!!” Jewel shouted while meeting her halfway.

“Jewel! It's so good to see you!” The filly said happily as they hugged. They smiled at each other until the filly quirked a brow at Jewel.

“What?”

“Hey…did your boobs get bigger again?” The filly accused.

“CANDY?!?” Apple Jewel blushed while covering her chest.

“Goodness. What’s all the noise out here?” A mare called out as she approached the group with a bucket full of apples.

“Hey there Sugar Bell.” Rainbow said with a friendly wave.

“Rainbow Dash! It’s so good to see you!” Sugar Bell said as she walked up to the group.

“Um…who are you sitting on?”

“Oh. This is the guy we told you about. Meet Dimitri or as I like to call him: My personal piggy backer!”

“Smooth, Skittles, very smooth,” Lock rolled his eyes.

“It’s nice to meet you, Miss Sugar Bell, I’d shake your hand but I’m a little preoccupied at the moment.”

“I don’t mind, it’s nice to meet you too,” Sugar Bell smiled.

“Auntie Applejack, is it a boy or a girl? Please tell me it’s a girl! I want another sister!” Candy cheered as she placed a hand on Applejack’s belly.

“Now Candy. Don’t pester your aunt.”

“Yes momma.”

“We heard about Wulfric. I’m so sorry.” Sugar Bell sighed as they walked towards the farm.

“Thank you, sugarcube, it means a lot. We’re just happy we have something to remember him by,” Applejack smiled sadly, rubbing her stomach.

“He fought valiantly,” Lock spoke up.

“Would’ve taken them all down if they didn’t surprise us.”

BAM!!

“Oh! That must be Big Mac. Candy, go tell your father we have guests.”

“Yes momma. DADDY!!” Candy shouted while running towards the sound of apple trees being bucked. As the farm came into view, they saw a stallion hoist two huge barrels of apples over his shoulders. Applejack and Rainbow were happy to see Big Mac, but Lock suddenly stopped dead in his tracks. The mere sight of the stallion seemed to bring up something within Lock that made him tremble and Rainbow took notice.

“Hey you okay? You look pale.” She asked before getting off him. Lock was frozen in place as his eyes had shrunk to pinprick as he gazed at Mac. Applejack also seemed to notice and began snapping her fingers in his face.

“Sugarcube?” She called out until he finally broke out of his trance.

“I…I need to be alone…” Lock mumbled as he quickly walked away in the other direction.

“Auntie, where’s he going?”

“Just let him go squirt.” Rainbow Dash said while Big Mac gave his wife a kiss and a nuzzle.

“I just finished harvesting the west orchard, you gals hungry?” He asked while wiping off the sweat from his body.

“You bet, I’m starved!” Rainbow chirped.

“These two seem to take a lot out of me.”

“Same here, Hjalmar always wants something to eat,” Applejack said, rubbing her belly.

“What?! A boy?!” Candy Apple complained.

“Candy. No complaining.” Sugar Bell lectured.

Later

The sun was beginning to set as the mares were in the farm house and conversing with each other. Meanwhile, Lock was out behind the barn and had just got done smoking his third cigarette before stepping on it and pulling out his fourth one. As he put it between his lips and lit it, a gruff voice cleared his throat. He looked to see Mac leaning on the wall, making Lock sweat as he puffed his cigarette and looked away.

“Looks like you could use a drink.” Mac offered him a mug of ice cold cider with a warm smile while he chewed on a cattail weed.

“…I’m sorry, I can’t do this,” Lock said as he tried to walk away but Mac reached out and gently grabbed his shoulder, making him flinch.

“Hey now, I’m just trying to get to know the man my brother-in-law called a friend.” Mac said while Lock grew more nervous.

“Look it’s…it’s not you,” Lock sighed as he took another puff and turned to face him.

“Then what is it?”

“Well…you may or may not know this, but I’m from an alternate Equestria. There, I wage war against Dainn Stonehoof who’s still alive and has taken over Eques.”

Mac blinked for a second and handed him the mug a second time, knowing this would be a long conversation. Little did that know, a certain farm mare stepped out to check on them and unintentionally started to eavesdrop.

“So…is the Big Mac in your world helping?”

“…no,” Lock mumbled solemnly before downing the whole mug.

“Is…is he dead?” Mac wondered.

“…worse.”

“Worse? How do-”

“Traitor…” Lock said, making him and Applejack, who was behind the corner of the barn, flinch.

“The Mac…in my world…was a traitor. He threw in with Dainn…of his own accord.”

This news made Mac’s face go pale as the cat tale fell out of his mouth. The thought of him serving that sick rapist made his stomach turn while he set his mug aside.

“Why would I…no, why would he do that?” Mac asked.

Lock turned away but Mac grabbed him by his jacket and looked him dead in the eye.

“TELL ME!”

“Because he felt underappreciated!” Lock spat.

“He let his own insecurities swallow him and let his anger and spite against his own family grow until he despised the lot of them! He felt as though everyone ever saw him as, and I quote, nothing more than a labor stallion working on a dead end farm! He threw in with Dainn because he felt he deserved more! So you know what we found out?! We found out he was one of Lust’s top officers, known as the King Pony, and was responsible for the hostile takeovers of the major cities! But that’s not all, we soon discovered he was in Manehattan and running a drug manufacturing operation! He was responsible for countless lives lost and raped too many mares to count!”

“That can’t be! I’d never stoop so low!”

“WELL HE FUCKING DID! THAT’S WHY I BEAT HIM TO NEAR DEATH, RIPPED HIS FUCKING HIS ARM OFF, AND BRANDED HIS FACE WITH MY HAND AND THREW HIM IN THE BLACK PIT PRISON!”

Applejack’s heart began to race after hearing this but kept quiet as Mac slammed the barn wall in anger.

“That idiot!! If he had just talked with his family like I did he’d never…” Big Mac stopped in his ranting and took a calming breath before taking a swig from his mug.

“That’s not the worst of it…” Lock sighed.

“The worst is how we found him. He had taken up residence in the rich district of the city when we went after him. We…found Zecora strapped to a metal table and nearly tortured beyond repair, he turned her into a purple collar.”

“He what?!”

“But…that’s when we found him. In the basement, and about ready to rape Babbs Seed. I nearly killed him because of it, had my sword pressed against his neck’s jugular. I honestly sometimes wish I had.”

“And…what about Sugar Bell?” Mac asked nervously.

“She’s safe…” Lock sighed.

“When we went to her old village, it was already freed by an unknown party. I’m sorry, she never met the Mac from my world. As far as everyone knows, he’s dead to the world, and his family…”

Big Mac sighed with relief, knowing the love of his life was safe but still felt ashamed of what his counterpart had done.

“You know…I might’ve ended up just like him if I didn’t flee the farm with my family.” He said, still feeling down.

“Poor Applebloom cried her eyes out as those bastards tore down her clubhouse and looted our orchards…"

“How were you able to resist their brainwashing?”

“Good old common sense.” The red stallion replied while pointing to his head.

“Soon as we met up with Wulfric, I joined the fight. Tartarus! I helped break down the gates to Canterlot!”

“Heh, you’re a hell of a lot more of a man than the Mac from my world,” Lock chuckled as he held out his hand to the farm stallion.

“I know it’s not accurate, but it’s nice to know you, Big Macintosh.”

“Likewise.” Mac said, giving him a firm handshake.

The two friends then raised their mugs and drank down every last drop before Applejack seemingly appeared around a nearby apple tree.

“There you two are.” She smiled, trying not to look suspicious.

“Hey sis, this guy’s a real card, let me tell ya,” Mac said.

“I’m sure, you go on and tuck the girls in. I gotta talk to Lock about something.”

Mac nodded and left until it was just Lock and AJ.

“So…how much did you hear?” Lock asked.

“All of it…and I’m actually not mad,” Applejack admitted.

“How?” He wondered.

“I maimed him and nearly killed him in my world. The Applejack in my world still can’t look me in the eye properly after what I had done.”

“Well…I woulda done the same if I was in your shoes.” She replied.

“If I found out that the one pony in the world who was supposed to protect us turned against his family, I’d hunt that bastard down to the ends of Equestria and make him pay.”

Lock smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her deep, to which she responded by wrapping her arms around the back of his neck.

“I’m sorry…I know I said no more secrets, it’s just this one was a bit personal.”

“I understand hon.” She smiled and pecked him on the cheek.

“You know...Wulfric and I had our wedding here.” Applejack sighed as they headed toward the house.

“And our honeymoon as well.”

“Heh, this barn sure has a lot of memories. I’d sure like to-woah!”

Lock’s arm was yanked to the side when Applejack threw him in a pile of hay in the barn, making him spit out straw and dust himself off.

“Putah! The hell, AJ?! Why did-…uh, AJ? Why’re you looking at me like that?”

Applejack smirked while removing her dress, leaving only her underwear and pudge for her lover to see.

“Apple Jewel was conceived here too~”

“This really the time for this?” Lock wondered as she sauntered over to him.

“Shouldn’t we go back and join the others?”

“They can wait.” She said while squeezing her boobs together with a lustful moan.

Applejack then straddled him and pressed her breasts in his face.

“Drink up, hon~.”

This mare is truly something… Lock thought as he and AJ rolled in the hay.

Mac walked up the stairs of the house towards Candy’s room and heard his daughter and niece giggling to each other as he neared the room.

“So cuz, I heard Beorn’s got a new marefriend. When’re you gonna find your special somepony?” Candy asked.

“When that special somepony isn’t a rich pretty boy.” Jewel replied as they began to tie each other’s hair up.

“So is Beorn really gonna stay behind?”

“He was stubborn about it. Momma Dash didn't try to stop him.” Jewel huffed.

“That sounds like Aunt Dash,” Candy giggled.

“Oh by the way, don’t tell poppa this, but I’ve got a coltfriend.”

“What?! Who?!” Jewel yelped.

“Shhh!!” Candy exclaimed.

Meanwhile, Mac was trying his best not to burst through the door and demand to know who the little bastard was that was trying to get into his baby girl’s pants.

“Are you trying to alert the whole house?!”

“Sorry, but who is it?”

“A cute boy who’s also been really nice for a couple months now. His name’s Onyx Tail, you know, Miss Octavia and Miss Vinyl’s adopted son?”

Jewel’s interest was instantly piqued as she listened carefully to every detail.

“So, he a DJ? Violinist?”

Candy looked to the door to see if anyone was listening.

“A guitarist. Electric and Acoustic.”

Both girls squealed before Big Mac made his entrance, looking like he just arrived.

“What’s this? Two little piglets outta their pens at this hour?” He joked as he helped them into bed.

“But poppa, we’re not even sleepy yet!” Candy complained.

“Yeah, Uncle Mac, can’t we stay up just a little longer?” Jewel pleaded.

“Absolutely not. We got a big day tomorrow.” Mac said sternly after tucking his daughter in.

“The whole family is gonna inspect the orchard before we go visit Aunt Rarity.”

Both girls reluctantly nodded as Mac kissed them both on their foreheads and went to leave the room.

“Uncle Mac?” Jewel called out. Mac looked I’ve his shoulder to see his niece frowning.

“I miss daddy…”

“Oh darlin', I know.” Mac said while walking back to the bed, sitting next to her.

“We all miss him. Me especially.”

“Can you tell us a story about Uncle Wulfric, Daddy?” Candy requested.

Big Mac scratched his chin as tried to think up a good one and remembered something he knew the children would love.

“Did I ever tell you about the time your uncle and I got swarmed by hornets?”

“Hornets? How’d that happen?” Candy wondered.

"Well it happened shortly after your cousin was born."

Fifteen years ago

Wulfric and Big Mac were helping clear the orchard of dead trees when one in particular proved to be a challenge. Applejack, along with her newborn filly, watched as her husband and brother struggled to uproot the dead tree using a simple rope and shovel.

“RRRRG!! Come on ya stupid tree!!” Wulfric strained as he and Mac pulled on the rope.

“Ahh! No good! You pull, I’ll push!” He grunted in annoyance with Mac saying his signature.

“Eeyup!”

“Almost there boys!” Applejack cheered them on with little Apple Jewel clapping and laughing.

After much effort, the tree finally started to give way and toppled over roots and all.

“YES! Finally it’s down!”

“Eeyup!”

Both workers congratulated each other with a firm handshake before hearing a strange sound coming from the hole left behind by the tree.

Buzzzzzzzz…

“Mac?”

“Eeyup?”

“What’s that noise?”

BUZZZZZZ!!!

Out of the whole, came an entire swarm of angry hornets who had taken refuge in the tree's roots and began attacking both workers as they ran towards the pond for cover. All while getting stung by the angry hornets.

“OWOWOWOWOW!!! Watch those stingers!!”

“AHHHH HOO HOO HOOEY!!”

The girls bursted into laughter as the story ended.

"Your dad and I were swollen for weeks!" Mac laughed while tucking them in once more.

“Hahahaha! Tha sounds like my dad!” Jewel laughed.

“He always did manage to get into unnecessary trouble,” Candy giggled.

“Alright, it’s time for sleep. Goodnight girls.”

“Goodnight.”

Mac stood back up and left the room after turning the light off. He closed the door behind him and saw Rainbow leaning on the wall with a smile.

“I remember that day too, AJ and I rubbed ointment on him practically every day,” Rainbow chuckled.

“So Dash. You seen Applejack? She missed dinner.”

“Come to think of it, I haven’t seen her since she stepped out.”

As if on que, Applejack came up the stairs with a content smile. Only thing that stuck out in her appearance was that her mane and tail were a bit messy and her clothes were wrinkled too.

“Hey guys,” Applejack chirped as she walked past them with a slight bounce in her step.

Next came Lock as he trudged up the stairs and cracked his neck. His hair was also a bit messy and he was picking out strands of hay from his clothes. He noticed Rainbow and Mac giving him questionable looks as he picked the last piece of hay out of his jacket.

“What?”

“Nothing.” Rainbow smirked.

She then grabbed his arm and waved Mac goodnight before whispering something in Lock’s ear.

“Really? But I’m tired,” Lock groaned.

“I’ll let you pull my mane~.” She whispered.

“Ugh…you mares are gonna be the death of me.” Lock sighed as Mac chuckled and joined his wife for bed.

The Next Day

Another day in Ponyville as the residents were going about their usual businesses. At a certain boutique, Rarity was sitting in a lounge chair reading a book about expecting mothers as she cradled her very pregnant belly. The doctor said she was due in another month and she was greatly anticipating hers and Spike’s son. Spike was also in the room as he was building a crib for his son, just as he had built all the other small furniture for their baby since they turned the spare room into a nursery.

“Oh Spikey, it looks perfect!” Rarity beamed at the halfway done crib.

“Thanks. Applejack taught me.” The dragon said while wiping some sweat off his brow.

“I can’t believe it's almost time…” he gulped before rubbing Rarity’s belly.

“Do not fret, darling, I’ve always told you that you’ll be a wonderful father for Cinder.”

“Cinder?” Spike chuckled a bit as he sat down beside her.

“That’s a girl’s name.”

“Oh, on the contrary, your old friend Garble informed me once that it can be both!” Rarity chirped.

“Well I’m still partial to Blaze, personally.”

“I know! What if we name him Cinder Blaze?! That way we can use your name and mine!”

“Love it.”

The couple kissed each other happily before snuggling up on the couch. Rarity hummed a gentle tune while placing Spikes hand on her belly and enjoyed feeling his strong scales against her.

Thump!

The two felt the little one kick and smiled while Spike went down to nuzzle his wife’s ticklish belly.

“Daddy loves you,” Spike whispered.

“And he can’t wait to meet you.”

Knock Knock Knock!

Spike and Rarity’s ears perked up at the sound of the door knocking downstairs. Since Rarity was still required to stay off her hooves, Spike went down to see who it was.

“Eee hee hee! Darling that tickles!” Rarity giggled as he rested his head on her stomach.

“Don't squish him, now.”

“I'll be careful.”

Spike smiled and listened to the sound of his little one's heartbeat before hearing the doorbell ring.

“Oh my, a customer.” Rarity said as they got up to greet the pony who entered the shop.

“Welcome to Carousel Boutique where every garment is chique, unique and magnifique.”

The customer in question was a citizen of the Crystal Empire and was looking through the winter section of the store.

“Hello Misses Rarity. Do you have anything a bit thicker?” The pony asked while going through the clothes rack.

“Oh but of course darling. Planning a trip to the mountains?” Rarity inquired while handing over a fur coat.

“Oh nothing like that. It’s been getting colder up north, even with the Crystal Hearts power protecting us from the cold.” The customer replied while trying on the coat.

“Ohh this fur feels wonderful!”

“Oh thank you. It’s made from the finest northern furs. No harm done to the animals, mind you.” Rarity winked.

As the pony tried more clothes on, the door opened again to reveal a mare who Rarity did not expect nor did she want to see again. Of all mares, Suri Polomare strode in just glancing at her clothes, but Rarity still maintained her professional state of mind.

“Suri, it’s been some time,” Rarity said while Spike crossed his arms.

“Oh, hey Rarity,” Suri glanced at the fashionista. She then did a double take at Rarity and eyed her pregnant belly.

“Who knocked you up?” She asked before noticing she and Spike had matching wedding rings.

“Huh, never took you to be into that kind of man.”

“Excuse me?” Spike asked before giving a low growl while Rarity helped the customer make her purchase.

“Well I mean, a dragon like you? I thought she’d have more class than to get hitched with you, let alone have a baby,” Suri said, sarcastically.

Grrrrr….

“Spike. Behave darling.”

“I’d keep your pet on a leash,” Suri smirked.

“How dare you-!”

Snap!

Suri snapped her fingers and four burly stallions stomped in and in front of the mare as they glared down at Spike and Rarity.

“As you can see, I made it big in Fillydelphia. These men work as my security.”

“Against who? Clothes designers you stole from cause you got no real talent?” Spike joked, earning a laugh from the customer and Rarity.

“Watch it lizard! Or I’ll have my boys twist ya into a pretzel.” Suri threatened.

“In fact, boys? Hold him down,” she ordered as the thugs were about to move in.

“Oh I think not.” Rarity stated before landing several quick jabs that left one of them completely paralyzed.

“Hey! M-my body! What magic did you use?!?”

“Oh no magic darling. I simply paralyzed part of your body.” The mare smiled while Suri and the others backed off.

“How did-”

“I was Princess Luna’s Spymaster for a reason, dear.”

“You little…I swear I’ll find a way to ruin you like you did to me in Manehattan! I’ll be bigger than any designer in all of Equestria, baby! And not you or anypony will be able to call me a failure! Let’s get out of here, boys!”

As Suri turned to leave out the door, she ran into someone and scrunched her muzzle.

“Hey, watch it pal! Can’t you see-!”

She looked up to see a man with silver eyes, large crimson red wings, and wearing a leather jacket, jeans, and boots. Behind him were a few mares and a couple filly’s, who looked familiar, as the man arched a brow at Suri.

“So, Suri Polomare, still acting like a big shot? Especially trying to one up my friend? You haven’t changed,” the man sighed.

“Wait…you’re Rarity’s friend?”

“Sure am, name’s Lock,” The man nodded, crossing his arms.

Suri paused for a moment until she got a devious idea.

“Well then, Mr. Lock, how about I make you a deal that’ll make you rich?” Suri purred, lidding her eyes purposefully.

“I can turn you into Equestria’s next hottest model. The mares would pine for you, you’d be swimming in bits, and I can even have you wear my new line of clothing.”

“Yeah, I’ll pass.” Lock stated as he walked past her along with Applejack and her family.

“Howdy Rarity! You lookin’ forward to the big day?” Applejack smiled widely as her friend squealed.

“Applejack! Rainbow Dash! Darlings! So very good to see you!” Rarity chirped as she hugged her friends.

“Hey! I wasn’t done!” Suri stamped her hoof.

“Didn’t you hear what I said?! I can make you rich and famous!”

“And I said I ain’t interested,” Lock scoffed.

“What’s that bitch got that I don’t?!”

Lock glared at Suri as Spike growled and showed his fangs. Lock then held up his hand to stop Spike as he approached the mare. The thugs went to move in, but as if Lock took a single step, he disappeared and soon right in front of Suri with his fists raised slightly. The thugs all soon fell to the ground to their knees as Suri trembled at the towering human.

“Don’t you ever call my friend that, you have no right to insult someone who deserved her praise and success. You’re a fraud, Suri, and you always will be. Now take your posse and fuck off, before I treat you the same way I did your thugs.”

Suri and her thugs bolted for the door after Lock’s wings fanned open to give him an even more menacing appearance.

“Thank you darling.” Rarity sighed with exhaustion as she sat down.

“Sorry about that, I just hate people like her,” Lock said as he furled his wings back.

“Are you okay, Rarity?” Spike asked his wife with concern.

“Just a bit rattled but I’m fine Spikey Wikey.”

Lock approached Rarity and knelt down in front of her. He closed his eyes as he placed a hand on her belly and closed his eyes. After a few moments, Lock smiled as he looked up at the couple.

“He’s alright as well, he too got a little worried for his mom.”

“Ohh my poor baby.” Rarity cooed to her little one while rubbing her stomach with both hands.

“It’s okay…momma’s here.”

“Thanks for standing up for my wife, Lock.” Spike smiled.

“No problem,” Lock nodded, then reminded himself of something.

“Hey Spike, not to bring up bad memories, but when the war first started, did you have some kind of safe house to escape to if ever you couldn’t go back to Ponyville or Canterlot or something?”

“Nope. After Twilight was captured, we were separated and I ended up as Blueblood’s personal butler. Jerk broke my arm and threw me into a river all for spilling tea on his cape.” Spike growled as he rubbed his arm.

“I see, well the reason I ask is, as you recall from the party, the Spike from my world is missing. Last anyone heard from him was when he was on his way to the Crystal Empire to deliver something to Shining and Cadence for Flurry. I was hoping, if you were in his shoes, you could tell me where you’d go when the shit hit the fan. My crew and I thought he was captured and taken to the Empire, but he was nowhere to be found.”

“Wow. Well I’m sure you’ll find him. If I did manage to escape, I’d probably hide in the last place anyone would expect.” Spike said with confidence when they heard the town crier with his newspaper.

“EXTRA EXTRA!! Read all about it! King Beorn continues a devastating campaign on the western border! Enemies beware The Behemoth!!”

“Atta kid!” Rainbow cheered.

“The Behemoth? Really?” Rarity questioned the title given to her adopted nephew.

“I think it’s a good name. The citizens need a hero in these dark times and Beorn fits the bill.” Lock stated.

“Well I suppose, I just hope the poor dear is taking care of himself,” Rarity said.

“Oh I think he’ll be just fine, considering he’s got his new fiancé with him,” Lock smirked.

“He’s even got Azurys with him.”

“Oh? And who pray tell is this Azurys?” Rarity questioned again.

“A while back, I was stabbed and poisoned by Basilisk venom. I almost died had it not been for Beorn and Hreidar traveling to Mt. Everhoof to get the cure. There they met Azurys, the Diamond dog girl, and they had quite the interesting introduction.”

“What kind of introduction?” Spike wondered.

“Beorn touched her breasts,” Lock chuckled.

This made Sugar Belle and Rarity gasp in shock while Big Mac flinched, looking a bit surprised.

“Goodness. A fiancè and a new girl? The boy gets more like his father every day.”

“I wonder what he’s up to now?”

“I’m sure he’s spending time with his fiancé and pushing Blueblood’s forces back. Besides, we still need to come up with a game changer besides the expedition in a couple of days,” Lock hummed.

A Distant Battlefield Along the Border

Beorn and his army had just achieved another victory on the borderlands as they headed to a nearby town to capture the local baron, yet what they found almost stunned them. Everywhere they looked, they saw starving women and children, sick ponies and others roaming the streets and food stalls that had gone completely rotten.

“Gods above...what happened here?” A soldier asked.

“Help…me…” A mare croaked as she lay on the ground. Beorn snapped his fingers for the men to share their rations with them.

“Miss, who did this to you?” Beorn asked.

“…him.” The mare pointed to a large golden statue in the town square.

All could easily tell this was the local lord and just from staring at the statue, they could tell he was a greedy, cruel and unfair soul.

“My king! Our men just captured the baron. His troops abandoned him.”

“…Bring him to me!!” Beorn shouted before ordering his men to bring a large cauldron and start a bonfire in the square. The men then dragged a fat unicorn stallion, his clothes torn and dirty, as he was forced to his knees in front of Beorn. He looked up to Beorn and gasped as the young king glared down at him with hateful eyes.

“You know who I am…?” Beorn hissed.

“B…Beorn The Behemoth!” The stallion whispered before he was yanked up by the collar.

“Explain this!” The young stag demanded while pointing to the statue.

“Oh t-that? Just a little decoration to brighten up the town!” The baron chuckled nervously

“He…stole everything,” a colt whimpered.

“He took our life savings and melted them down to make that!” A mare called out.

“He even hoarded all the food and starved us! My little girl starved to death because of that bastard!”

“SILENCE YOU PEASANTS!! How dare you-OOF!!!”

“Shut…the buck up!!” Beorn hissed after nailing the baron in the gut while his men dragged him to a safe distance.

“Boys. Stand back.” Beorn cracked his knuckles and rolled his right shoulder while the baron laughed.

“You must be joking! That’s solid gold, you’ll shatter your bones!”

As the young king removed his cloak and stepped in front of the statue, he clenched his fist tight and took aim. With one monstrous punch, he shattered the statue in front of the entire town as his men cheered and began picking up the pieces.

“Toss every bit into the cauldron! Every scrap!”

“NO!! That gold is mine, you can’t do this!!” The baron protested as he watched his gold being melted down while the townsfolk placed the smaller chunks into bags. He was then grabbed by the neck and hoisted into the air despite his obese figure and looked down to see Beorn’s eyes glowing a bloody red.

“You like gold so much baron?” He asked while looking at the now bubbling cauldron.

“Swim in it…”

“No…NO NO PLEASE!! AAAAGH!!!”

SPLOOSH!!

“Yep, I’m sure he’s doing just fine,” Lock nodded.

“Totally! He is my son after all! He’ll kick as much flank as we did against that bastard Tirek! Remember that AJ?” Rainbow asked.

“Uhh if I recall Rainbow, Twilight did most of the kicking that time.” Aj smirked.

“Hey, we helped a little!”

The mention of Tirek perked Lock’s interest as the mares conversed with each other. He knew of the evil centaur and how he was imprisoned within Tartarus and what Twilight and her friends went through. Suddenly, an old piece of information struck him which made him scratch his chin and think out loud.

“Would he…? No, it’s a long shot. But he just might…”

“Uncle, you’re mumbling.” Apple Jewel said while poking his shoulder.

“Oh, sorry sweetie,” Lock said as he fished into his pocket and pulled out a sack of bits and handed it to Jewel.

“Why don’t you and your cousin stop by Sugarcube Corner and buy all the sweets you want? My treat.”

“Nice! Come on Candy!” Jewel cheered as they raced out the door.

“Dash, you have a communication crystal on you?”

Rainbow nodded and pulled one out from her pocket. Lock tapped the crystal and placed it on the ground and waited for someone to answer. The crystal then shined as Celestia appeared as a hologram.

“Dimitri? What is the matter? Why are you calling?”

“Sorry for the unexpected call, Celestia, but I need you to schedule an emergency royal meeting when the girls and I get back. I think I might have an idea of a game changer to further help us in this war.”

“Then why so hesitant?” She asked while sitting down to hear his proposal.

“Because…I want Discord there as well.”

“You called?” The lord of chaos chimed in as if on cue. The mad spirit appeared in the holo transmission as he sat on a pink cloud and sipped a cup of chocolate milk.

“Discord, I can’t say much now, but allow me to give you a little heads up for my proposal,” Lock said seriously.

“And just what might that be?” Discord wondered as he took a sip.

“One word: Vorak.”

“MM-PFFFFFFT!! COUGH!! COUGH!! Vorak?!? You wish to bring that old fossil into this?!?” Discord yelled.

“Dimitri! How do you know of Vorak?!” Celestia demanded, standing from her throne.

“Gotta go, see ya,” Lock said as he tapped the crystal and hung up. He looked to the mares who were either confused or a little nervous as to why Discord and Celestia reacted in such a way.

“Guess I better explain on the way home, huh?”

“Oh you better.” AJ warned with her arms crossed.

The next day
In the Council Room

Celestia, Luna, and Marshall were awaiting Lock, Applejack, and Rainbow’s return from their visit to Ponyville. All the while, Discord was sitting anxiously on a cloud as Celestia was continually pacing back and forth in the room.

“Tia?” Luna called out, but she didn’t answer.

“Dear, just tell us what’s wrong?” Marshall requested.

“He knows.” Celestia replied vaguely.

“Dimitri knows about Tirek’s family.”

“He what?!?” Marshall shot up from his chair.

“That can’t be! Very few know about his family!” Luna added.

“Knows what?”

All heads turned to see Chrysalis arrive with a few maids. She then noticed Celestia and Luna looking very shocked which made her arch a brow.

“If you two look like that, then I can only assume it’s serious. Care to fill me in?” She asked as she took her seat.

“It’s complicated.” Celestia said before explaining her and Luna’s past history with Tirek and his father King Vorak of the badlands.

“My, my, and to think we used to be at each other’s throats. And you mean to tell me that Sir Dimitri is knowledgeable as well?”

“That he is.” Marshall said while drinking some iced cider on his desk.

“I-I still cannot believe it…” Discord mumbled to himself.

“Of all beings, why him?”

The doors opened again to reveal the man in question, along with Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Apple Jewel, Antoinette, and even Twilight. Before they had left Ponyville, Lock gave a brief explanation to Twilight about the meeting and requested she come along. Naturally, Twilight accepted knowing she would be needed. As the group took their seats, Celestia stomped up to Dimitri and leaned in while glaring into his eyes.

“Hello Celestia,” Lock said plainly.

“Explain. Now.” The sun monarch demanded.

“May I take my seat first?” Lock asked.

Celestia huffed as she stepped to the side and Lock took his seat. All eyes were on him as he then glanced up at Discord who flinched at his gaze.

“So, you were once part of Vorak’s council right?” He asked out of the blue.

“Hardly.” Discord huffed.

“At most, I was the court jester.”

“But you know where his kingdom is?”

“Oh yes.” Discord said while pulling down a large map out of thin air.

“It is WAAAAY beyond the borders of Equestria. Most ponies or pfft! ANYPONY goes there. Monsters, jagged canyons, and wastelands far as the eye can see.”

“The Nether Lands, correct?”

“Indeed! My, you certainly get around.”

“That’s it!” Celestia shouted as she stood up from her chair.

“I demand to know how you know so much!”

“Why are you so angry all of a sudden?” Lock wondered.

“We agreed to a non aggression pact so long as we did not tell anyone else about Vorak’s land.”

“Is this because Sendak came here and kidnaped a unicorn against his will? And just because of the actions of that hermit and Vorak’s power crazed son, you still hold a resentment to those in the Kingdom of the Centaurs and Gargoyles?” Lock asked, shocking everyone about his knowledge.

“That is confidential information.” Marshall glared at Dimitri, demanding answers.

“How do you know that?”

“I have my ways,” Lock shrugged.

“I know many things. I know how Tirek always defied King Vorak and Queen Haydon, even his brother Scorpan who was always loyal to him. I know how Tirek and Scorpan once came to these lands in search of magic but Scorpan saw the beauty and harmony of it, even befriended a one Starswirl the Bearded.” He explained, surprising Twilight this time.

“I know the story, when Scorpan tried to reason with Tirek to return to their homeland and spare Equestria but Tirek refused. Which ended in his imprisonment thanks to Scorpan informing the two of you.”

“How did you know that?!?” Twilight asked in shock.

“I may be from a different Equestria but the history is still the same.”

Everyone took a moment to calm down while Marshall took another big gulp of cider to calm his nerves.

“Well since you brought it up. What's the plan?”

“We need a game changer, something that not even Blueblood would expect. So I propose we send a small diplomatic group to the Midnight Palace and ask King Vorak for an alliance.”

“You…even know the Midnight Palace?” Luna said in disbelief.

“Yes,” Lock said as he glanced at Chrysalis.

“Also, when I say I know many things, I literally mean, a lot. I even know…how you got that crown you wear. What was his name again? King Orion, Ruler of Timbucktu, City of the Sky?”

“This is…I…I need an aspirin!!” The lord regent groaned.

“Back on topic. Who do we send?” Celestia inquired.

“I nominate Twilight,” Lock said.

“M-Me?!” Twilight yelped.

“Why not? You’re the princess of friendship, you can solve any problem, faced many challenges, and if anyone can convince Vorak to aid us, it’s you.”

“Hmm, he has a point sister.” Luna said in agreement.

“Fair enough but sending both Twilight and Discord might be seen as a show of force. Both wield great magic.”

“Um…can I go too?” Apple Jewel perked up.

“You?” Lock said, until Applejack slammed her hand on the table.

“Absolutely not, young lady!”

“But Ma, I can help! If I go, Vorak won’t think we’re going to him by force! Besides Beorn is all the way on the west border, Uncle Lock and the others are gonna go on the expedition tomorrow, Auntie Celestia and Auntie Luna are needed here to look after Cantelot, and you and Momma Dash can’t go because of my future siblings! And you know I’m just as honest as you and can talk almost anypony down. Remember how I helped handle those mean Flim Flam brothers?”

“Wait. She swindled Flim and Flam?” Lock asked with a raised brow.

“Huh? Oh yeah. They tried to rip us off on some shoddy farming equipment once.” Applejack explained.

“She tested one of their Top Quality rakes and it broke just like that. You shoulda seen Wulfrics face when that happened.”

“Daddy chased them right outta town with a sledgehammer.” Jewel giggled.

“Well then, I also nominate Apple Jewel,” Lock smirked, making Applejack stand from her chair and lean in close to Dimitri with a glare.

“What? The girl can handle it.”

“If anything happens to my baby, you’ll be in the chicken coop for a month!" She threatened, pointing her finger at him.

“Momma stop it!” Jewel snapped, surprising Applejack and the others.

“Uncle is right, I’m not a little filly anymore! I’m also in charge of leading the four clans with Beorn and it’s time I acted like it. I know you’ll always worry for me, but I gotta learn to take care of myself. And there’s nothing you or anypony can say to change my mind!”

Applejack saw the defiance in her daughter’s eyes and felt a strange sense of relief. It was the same look her husband would get whenever he made his mind up about a decision.

“My sweet little girl, I hardly know you…” she sighed, holding her daughter’s hands.

“So brave, just like your daddy…alright, you can go.”

“Thatta girl,” Lock smiled proudly, then looked to Discord.

“And I trust you to look after my goddaughter and Twilight?”

Discord poofed into a military officer's uniform in an attempt to look serious.

“I will guard them with my life.”

“That just leaves the other matter.” Said Luna.

“One of us must go to Prance after the expedition but neither Celestia and I are fit to travel and Selene still needs to help with the daily affairs.”

“Indeed, I have heard more reports from Chrysalis’ spies that my sister is still making moves behind my council’s back. Besides, it is also time my people learn of my little one as well,” Antoinette smiled, rubbing her belly.

Marshall scratched his chin as he gave the matter some thought.

“We shall send Imperius.”

“Me, dad?” The prince asked, looking surprised.

“Yes. You are an important figurehead in this war and you’ll need experience in diplomatic affairs, plus Prance is a perfect spot for you and your little marefriend.” He winked, making his son blush.

“She’s…not my marefriend.” Imperius said shyly.

“Hey kid,” Lock said.

“I think it’s high time you’re honest with yourself. You’ve spent over a couple months with this girl and I’ve noticed how you act around her during training hours. She’s probably the only girl you’re not as flustered over compared to the others, right?”

The prince blushed while Celestia began to cuddle him and squeeze him into her chest.

“Oh sweetie you are just too adorable!”

“Mother?”

“Just give her a shot dear. You might like her more than you think.”

“So is there anything else we need to discuss?” Lock asked, but received no response.

“Great, and I’ll also tag along with Imperius and Gumdrop. Antoinette is carrying our child after all,” he said while wrapping a wing around the Prench Queen and she nuzzled him.

“That only leaves the spy…” Marshall clenched his fist.

”I swear, I’ll gut that traitor and rip his heart out with my bare hands!!”

Marshall then involuntarily made smoke come from his body, giving him a sinister appearance.

“Easy there, my friend, you’re still in the early stages of getting a handle on your power. There’ll be plenty of heart ripping when we get back so for now we just need to prepare for tomorrow. Celestia, call Shining Armor and tell him to prepare for the trip as well. Oh, and make sure Cadenza packs him his air sickness medicine,” Lock explained.

“Yes, a good idea.” Celestia agreed as everyone left the room to prepare for the big day tomorrow.

That Night

The moon was high in the sky as everyone slept soundly and the thestrals kept guard all around. Luna was attending night court and would soon join her husband and sister for bed. In the kitchen, a certain human was rummaging through the fridge for a late night snack after only wanting a glass of water. He simply took a fresh apple and ate it as he closed the door and went to head back for bed. As soon as he opened the door, a thestral mare met him in the doorway as he simply nodded his head.

“Evening,” Lock said as he passed by her.

“Evening sir,” she walked alongside him.

“Late night snack?”

“Eh, just a little something, nothing special,” Lock shrugged as they walked through the halls.

“Hmm, have we met? I believe I know you from somewhere.”

“Don’t remember~?” She flirted before bumping him with her flank.

“You said all I had to do was ask~.”

“Oh yeah,” Lock snapped his fingers, until the mare grabbed his arm and pulled him into a secluded area. She then pressed him against the wall and wrapped her leg around him as she bit her lip.

“Care to tell me your name before any steamy actions?”

“Name’s Nebula but tonight, I’m yours~”

Lock smiled as he leaned in and kissed the mare. Nebula moaned as her webbed wings fluttered at his touch and he reached under her breast plate and fondled her chest. Nebula gasped in his mouth as their tongues coiled and Lock pinched her nipples through her shirt.

“Armor off, that’s an order~.” Lock said in a low voice.

“Yes sir~.”

Lock released his new lover as she began to remove most of her armor, leaving nothing but her skirt and sports bra with a toothy grin as she called him over.

“Mmm mind helping me outta this skirt? It’s kinda tight.”

Lock nodded as he kneeled down and grabbed the hem of both her skirt and panties and pulled them down. Her marehood was now exposed as a visible strand of her arousal stretched from her panties and Lock got a full whiff of her heat. He licked his lips as he leaned in and began eating the thestral mare out by poking his tongue into her pussy.

“Ohh yes~” Nebula moaned silently before her keen bat ears detected the sound of a bed thumping against a wall and the screams of another mare.

“Mmm seems Lord Marshall is pulling overtime~”

“Hmm?” Lock looked up curiously.

“You didn’t know? Raven is his new mare and they’re going at it right now!~”

Huh, good on Raven for confessing. Lock hummed in his head as he licked away.

But I’m afraid I’ll be winning this little game of pleasure, Marshall.

Lock then doubled his efforts by opening his jaw a little to grind his teeth against her clit. Nebula gasped as Lock used his power to stretch his tongue deeper in her pussy to find her g-spot, to which he did and began assaulting it.

“O-Oh gods!!” Nebula gasped as she was hoisted up with her legs firmly wrapped around her lover.

“Put me down! Somepony-uhh-might see!”

“Good,” Lock whispered as he stared deep in her eyes and prodded her entrance with his shaft.

“Cause I want them to know you’re mine now.

Nebula was forced to the ground and felt Lock’s erection poke at her slowly, up to the point where she could barely control her breathing.

“C-can we at least do it on a cloud?” She pleaded.

“Hmm, guess you don’t want it…” Lock teased as he was about to pull away.

“N-No!!” Nebula squeaked.

“P-please sir, do me on one of the clouds. I need it bad!~”

“Well…if you insist.”

Lock quickly zipped up his fly before grabbing Nebula in a bridal hold and flew out the window and up in the air. He then quickly found a large enough cloud and landed on it before assuming the same position as before.

“Now what did I say about begging~?” He teased once more as he noticed little hearts in Nebula’s glazed eyes.

“Please sir, buck me! Now~!!” Nebula panted before she surprised Lock by spreading her legs wide.

“If my mare wishes,” Lock smiled as he loomed over her.

“Oh, and consider this a penalty for talking back to your superior. You won’t be walking right for a few days.”

Before she could react, Lock plunged his whole length deep inside his thestral lover, all the way to the point where he was prodding the entrance of her womb.

“AAAUGH!!~!!!” Nebula howled into the night as she was slammed over and over before her mouth was stuffed with a tuft of cloud.

“That should keep you quiet.”

The lovers grinned at each other as Nebula’s marehood was mashed and her body began to sweat with muffled grunts and screams coming from her.

“Erf! Fuck you’re tight! Almost took you for a virgin,” Lock grunted.

“So why me?” He asked, briefly removing the cloud.

“I just really needed this.” She admitted.

“No worries about commitment, I just needed a good quickie~”

“I see,” Lock sighed as he stuffed her muzzle again and spun her around.

“Then let’s continue, shall we?” Lock said as he raised his hand and continued to plow her.

SLAP!

“MM!!”

SLAP!!

“MMMM!!”

The lovers continued their love making and Nebula’s flanks were read and sensitive from all the slapping. She was now being carried by Lock with his hands clamped on both her cheeks and her legs wrapped around his torso and her arms around his neck. She had lost count how many times she had came, and her mind was in utter bliss at the moment. While they were engaged in a rough make out session with drool leaking between their mouths, Lock felt a familiar tension build up in his groin.

“I’m close…!” Lock grunted.

“D-don’t worry, I’m on the pill! Fill me!!” Nebula whined before biting his shoulder. Lock grunted again and with a few more hard thrusts, he penetrated her womb and filled it to the brim with his seed. Nebula soon came once more and threw her head back with her mouth agape in a silent scream and her eyes rolled back. The two soon relaxed as Lock lowered on the cloud and sat down. He slowly pulled out of Nebula as she laid there in a twitching mess.

“Whew! Well that was fun,” Lock smirked.

“Mmm got that right stud.” Nebula nuzzled his chest before her ear twitched.

“Oh my, Raven is getting it good…wanna see?”

“Nah, I’m not much of a peeper,” Lock shrugged.

“I better get outta here anyway. Something tells me we weren’t as quiet as we hoped.”

“You can say that again, stud~.”

Lock gulped as he and Nebula turned around to see a few more thestral mares flying in mid air and giving him coy looks. Nebula recognized them as part of her squad from the night guard.

“So Nebula, is he that good you screamed that loud?” One mare asked.

“Oh yeah. He’s a real monster in the sack~”

“Well good thing the rest of us have husbands or coltfriends.” One mare sighed before handing Nebula her gear.

“Get back to your shift or it’s a pay deduction for you.”

“Yes ma’am,” Nebula nodded as they flew away.

“Jeez, had me worried there for a moment,” Lock sighed.

“For a moment I thought they were about to jump me, until they mentioned they already had their own stallions.”

“Lucky you~. Here’s a little present for ya.” Nebula smirked while handing him her sports panties before pecking his cheek and flew off.

“Heh, quite the character,” Lock chuckled as he stuffed the panties in his pocket after putting his pants back on and flew back to the castle. Before he entered through the window again, he decided that smelling like sex wouldn’t be the best option so he snapped his fingers and his flames burned away the stench. Once he was clean, he flew through the window and made his way back to his room. He then slowly opened the door to see Rainbow and Applejack still sleeping and went to quietly close it again.

“Ahem!”

Lock flinched and gulped as he looked over his shoulder to see both mares sitting up straight with their arms crossed. He then realized they were faking being asleep.

“What kept you?” Applejack asked.

“And don’t bother lying, the whole night patrol heard you.” Rainbow added.

“We don’t mind you having a girl on the side but at least let us know if you’re gonna be out late!”

Lock sighed as he rubbed the back of his head and joined the mares in bed.

“You’re right, I’m sorry, I sorta stirred the pot when I told her that she could ask. I’ll be more careful from now on. Any way I can make it up to you two?” Lock said sheepishly.

“Each of us gets one arm, no questions.” Applejack said sternly.

“Done,” Lock nodded as he laid down and each mare hugged his arms.

“Love you both.”

“Love you too, hun,” Applejack smiled.

“Yeah, love you babe,” Rainbow said.

In another part of the castle, Marshall was laying in bed with Raven after an intense love making and Raven was nuzzling his chest.

“You sure can scream, Raven,” Marshall chuckled.

“Only because you’re so good~,” Raven cooed.

“I see you two are enjoying yourselves.”

The door opened to reveal Celestia and Luna and both Marshall and Raven smiled at the Princesses.

“Hello ladies, I was just telling Raven here how much of a screamer she is,” Marshall smirked.

“Not surprising, we surely know from experience,” Luna said.

“How are you enjoying yourself as our new herdmate, Raven?” Celestia asked.

“It’s wonderful, I’ve never been so happy before,” Raven sighed.

“You know, you don’t just have to be our herdmate. You can also join our marriage and be Marshall’s new wife.”

“W-Wife?! Truly?!” Raven yelped.

“I like that idea, why don’t we make it official?” Marshall agreed as they both got out of bed and put their robes on. Celestia then stood in front of them as they turned to face each other and held each other’s hands.

“Do you, Sir Marshall, Lord Regent of Equestria, take Ravenna another one of your lawfully wedded wives to love for all eternity?” Celestia said.

“I do.” Marshall said with a genuine smile.

“And do you, Raven, take Marshall as your new lawfully wedded husband? To love for the rest of your life?”

“I-I do…” Raven said with tears streaming down her cheeks and a happy smile.

“Then I, Princess Celestia, co-ruler of Equestria, hereby pronounce you husband and new wife. You may kiss your lucky new bride.”

In a surprise twist, Marshall threw Raven back onto the bed and spread her legs open, making her blush profusely.

“Sh-She said to kiss the bride!” Raven exclaimed, confused but aroused.

“You mean like this?” He asked before pushing his muzzle into her marehood.

“Aahn~!” Raven moaned as Marshall lapped up her gushing juices. Raven’s marehood felt incredibly warm on his tongue, could even smell her potent arousal fill his nostrils as he licked more and more of her drooling slit.

“Mmm that's enough.” The stallion grunted before ramming into his mare without warning.

“Ah! My lord-!!”

“Call me husband~.” Marshall said while bucking her hard.

“Y-Yes! Oh gods yes, husband!” Raven cried out.

“Rut me more! I love you!”

Marshall did as his new mare pleaded and they continued for hours while being watched by the princesses.

“Mmm Raven. When is your next break tomorrow?” He asked while she wrapped her legs around him.

“Ohhh~. Around lunch. Why?”

“Pencil me in for a...Desk Appointment~.” He winked before kissing her.

“Of course!” Raven said happily. Soon the Lord Regent felt a familiar tension within his groin, making him grunt and look into Raven’s eyes.

“I’m about to cum, my new love.”

“OH SWEET GODS ABOVE! CUM INSIDE ME! I LOVE YOU!”

Both Celestia and Luna grinned as Raven was filled with their husbands seed and proceeded to take turns kissing her while rubbing her belly.

“Welcome to the marriage Raven.” Celestia whispered.

“Thank you, I love you all so much. I’m the happiest mare in the world.” Raven said

“We love you too.” Luna said.

Marshall looked at his new bride and smiled before kissing her forehead. His mind began to drift back to fifteen years ago, when Raven was made his personal slave.

During The Great War

Marshall sat at his desk, going through slave reports, as the sounds of mares being raped seemed to echo throughout the building. He sighed as he rubbed his temples, unable to concentrate as his slave, Raven, sat on her knees wearing a very skimpy and revealing maid outfit. Raven noticed his stress and bit her lip as she scooted in between his legs and rubbed his crotch.

“May I serve you master~?” Raven cooed.

“Mmm…” Marshall sighed as he looked at her trying hard to seduce him.

“Come here.” He ordered as she straddled him.

“What do you want mas-MM??” Raven yelped as he pulled her in for a kiss and ripped off her apron.

“Ah~, master, this worthless cunt lives to service you~.”

“Don’t talk like that…” Marshall said with a sad expression before cupping her breasts.

“You’re not a worthless cunt, you’re my lover.”

“L-Lover?” Raven gasped, making him pause to look at her.

“But…I’m just a cock loving whore.”

“No. You’re Raven and from this day forward, I’ll keep you safe.”

Marshall then rolled her to the floor and began to gently make love to her. Raven had been in this position many times and was often treated roughly with almost no rest or recovery time. As she felt her lover push into her womb, she felt true pleasure for the first time without the use of drugs or magic.

“Raven,” Marshall called out as he thrusted gently.

“From now on, you call me by my name. No more of this master nonsense, just Marshall.”

She smiled with tears in her eyes and cupped both his cheeks before he leaned down to kiss her.

“I love you…Marshall.”

The two soon ended their love making as Marshall finished inside her and she came as well. As they cleaned up, a stag barged in the office and eyed Raven with a hungry grin.

“Oi, you done with this whore yet? I wanna rub one off,” he smirked as he approached Raven. Marshall was quick to react as he grabbed his arm and squeezed it while glaring at the stag.

“This slut is mine and mine alone. Keep your hands off.”

“Aw come on, just a quickie! I promise not to break her too much~.”

WHAM!

The stag was met with an armor plated fist as he fell to the floor with a broken muzzle and teeth flying out.

“Last warning…”

“Argh! Alright sheesh! Bucking asshole…” the stag grumbled as he held his nose and stomped out.

Marshall scoffed as he slammed the door and looked back to see Raven crying as she covered her mouth with her hands. He smiled as he approached her and wrapped her in a gentle hug.

“I promise, I’ll always protect you.”

The Next Day

The sun had risen over the horizon and the atmosphere was tense and serious. The royals and Dimitri were all gathered at the airship port and were preparing to depart for two very important missions. On one side there was Marshall, Shining Armor, Sir Gregor, a group of soldiers led by Marshall and Shining Armor who was dressed in his hooded armor. Their mission was to venture back to the North and claim the Valyrian mines and get past the Frost Wyrm nest. If successful, they’d have the proper material for making strong and highly durable weaponry and armor for the undead amassing in the frozen wastes.

“Get those muskets loaded!! And make sure that powder is secure!” An officer shouted as the ship was loaded.

“This’ll be a hell of a trip.” Lock commented as he adjusted the leather bindings on his arms, as he was dressed in his armor.

“Never encountered wyrm’s before, this might be a fun experience.”

“Yeah heh…fun.” Shining gulped nervously looking at the airship.

“Be sure to take your medicine big brother.” Twilight advised as they began to board.

Marshall was dressed in his signature black armor and cape while his son was given standard royal guard armor and a star metal spear personally forged by the royal blacksmiths. Celestia hugged her son as tightly as she could with a sad expression while bidding them farewell.

“Ohh be safe my brave little soldier!”

“Mom…”

“Don’t worry Celestia, after this he’ll be a proud stallion.” Marshall said while patting his son’s back.

“Yeah! And I’ll be there by his side!” Gummy chirped happily.

“Oh gods, smite me now…” Imperius groaned.

“I feel like we’re forgetting somepony.” Shining said.

As if on cue, a pink cloud appeared out of thin air and Discord lounging on top with a relaxed smile as he drank a glass of chocolate milk.

“And where have you been?” Luna deadpanned.

“Having breakfast, if you must know.” Discord replied with sass while taking a chunk from his cotton candy cloud.

The lord of chaos quickly poofed behind Twilight and Apple Jewel wearing a cliché officer’s uniform with medals and a riding crop as he tried to make himself look serious.

“Rest assured, these two lovely mares are in good hands!”

“We’ll be holding you to that, Discord.” Shining said.

“That’s my little sister you’re watching over.”

“And my goddaughter.” Lock added.

“But of course, I always keep my promises when it counts.”

“Be safe, sugsrcube.” Applejack said as she nuzzled her daughter one last time.

“I will mom.” She replied with a smile.

“You got this Twilight.” Rainbow said with a wink and a thumbs up.

“I’ll certainly try my best.” Twilight nodded.

“Arrivederci, everypony!” Discord shouted and with a snap of his lion paw, he and the two mares disappeared in a puff of pink smoke.

“I sure hope they’ll be ok.” Applejack said.

“Well they are with Discord. So they should be just fine.” Celestia reassured.

“Right. Everypony on board!” Marshall shouted as the guards gave a quick salute while he kissed his wives and daughter goodbye.

“Promise me you'll come home?” Selene asked, feeling sad as her father cupped her cheeks.

“I would march across all of Equestria if I get to see you again.” The lord regent said kissing his daughter’s forehead.

“Be careful husband.” Said Luna as she hugged him close.

“When I get home, I’ll be cold. Be sure to warm me up~.”

SMACK!!

“Oh! Mmm I will.~”

“And here I thought Wulfric was bad, gods rest his soul.” Lock chuckled. Rainbow and Applejack took the opportunity to smother Lock with affection by kissing both his cheeks, earning a smile from their human.

Imperius was given a cloak and a star metal spear forged by the royal blacksmiths before receiving goodbye kisses from both his mothers.

“Be safe.” Celestia said with sad eyes.

“Don’t worry Mother, I’ll-”

“WAIT! DON’T TAKE OFF!”

The group turned to see Top Notch running toward the ship. He wore traditional armor and was armed with a rapier and wore a cloak.

“I’m sorry…” he gasped, catching his breath.

“I’m so sorry! My father kept me for something! But I’m here! I made it!”

“In that case, welcome aboard.” Marshall grinned as he smacked the young colt’s back.

The ship soon was ready for takeoff as their loved ones waved them goodbye and walked off the plank. It wasn’t even five minutes after taking off that Shining Armor began to feel sick and was already heaving over the side.

“Uh what about the medicine Princess Twilight gave you?” Asked the soldier rubbing his back.

“I think-MMP!! I already burned through it before we took off!”

“Pfft, just wait below deck until we get there, ok?” Marshall insisted.

Shining reluctantly nodded and headed below deck to ease his sickness.

“Now then, let’s talk about what we’ll do once we near the nest. Gregor, you spent most of your time at Wulfric’s side, did he or the elders say anything about the Frost Wyrm’s? Like any kind of weaknesses or dragon traditions of any kind?” Lock asked.

Gregor scratched his chin as he pondered his knowledge of the Frost Wyrm’s and what he had heard Wulfric and the elders spoke about.

“Mmm, I know that long ago, our ancestors hunted them for their scales. The scales of a frost wyrm are said to be so light that it would be like holding a feather yet strong enough to withstand even the sharpest blades.”

“I see.” Lock pondered.

…Can I? He thought to himself.

I’ve only done it a few times before, Will it be enough?

End