Fly to the Stars and Back (Redone)

Blitz sighs as he sneaks into the house and makes his way to Applejack’s room. “Hey, Blitzy.” Applejack said.

Blitz freezes before sighing and getting in with her. “Hey, Applejack, well, night.”

“So any progress?” Applejack asks bringing him close.

Blitz sighs as he puts his head into her neck. “Vinyl and Octavia are in. Now the family has grown two more.”

A few moments passed before Applejack breathed deeply. “What?”

Blitz tries to hug her. “I’m sorry, but Vinyl and Octavia are coming into the future family.”

“From now on we are going to talk about everything before making a decision.” Applejack says turning away from him.

Blitz sighs and turns over away from her. “I’m sorry.” He said quietly before closing his eyes and immediately starts to fall asleep.

“Get over here, ya varmint.” He hears her say. Applejack waits for a bit before feeling nothing and looks over and sees him snoring quietly. She sighs and turns over and grabs him. “I should be sorry.”

“No, you have reasons to be mad,” Blitz says.

Applejack nuzzles him. “Yes I do, but it wasn’t right for me to be mad. You have this coming at you and you will face this always and you have to make it too, sometimes alone. I’m sorry for being mad.”

“No, you had the right. I should have consulted with you first.” Blitz says.

Applejack looks worried at him. “And if you had, we would have said no and they would have come after you anyway.” Blitz flipped over to face her and just holds her. “Besides, you would have gone anyway.”

Blitz sighs. “Somnus.” He said before letting go of her and putting the covers around the sleeping Applejack and heading out. He soon heads out and walks through the farm until he ends up at the Darkstar and heads inside. “Minerva, I know it’s late, but let’s head out. I need to think.”

Minerva looks worried at him. “Are you okay?”

Blitz groans as he leans back into his seat. “Not really. Send us up.”

Minerva looks concerned as the Darkstar flies up and straight into the sky.

Twilight smiles as she looks over the book list on her tablet. “Okay, that should be all and it organizes on its own. Why didn’t we have this sooner?”

Spike laughs as he moves his own around slightly as he played on it. “I don’t know, no technology made to make this yet?”

Twilight smiles. “Yeah, I guess that’s one…”

“Twilight!” Applejack yells as she crashes through the door.

“Ahhhhh!” Twilight yells as she fumbles with her tablet and catches it before it fell. “Applejack, what’s wrong?”

“Blitz is gone. I talked to him last night and I think I might have made him upset. Now he’s gone.” Applejack frantically said.

“Calm down Applejack and explain everything,” Twilight says.

Applejack sighs and tries to breathe. “Okay, you know how Vinyl and Octavia have been wanting him?” Twilight nods. “Well, Blitz went out for a bit and then suddenly he comes back at night saying that they are in and I told him he should have told us before making the decision himself. I…may have acted a little mad when I said that.”

“Well, you weren’t necessarily wrong,” Twilight says.

Applejack groans. “Twi, I told him he should consult us and acted mad as I did. That’s like saying he needs our permission to do anything. We are not holding him against his will. We just love him and helping him through almost everything. And that means doing the same when we do it. We do things all the time and does Blitz say anything other than be careful and don’t pull dangerous tricks again. It looks like Blitz has a better understanding.”

“Have you tried contacting Minerva?” Twilight asks and Applejack goes quiet and has a sheepish face.

Applejack quickly works on the omnitool and calls up Minerva. They wait as it rings a few times before it says caller busy on the screen. “What? Caller busy?” She tries again and gets the same result.

Twilight tries on her own and comes up with the same thing. “Applejack, what happened after that?”

Applejack sighs. “We talked for a bit, about who should be right and then all of a sudden I got to sleep immediately and wake up with him gone.”

“Hold on. In case of it being stolen, I put a tracking spell on the ship. Let me try and locate it.” Twilight says starting to charge her magic.

Meanwhile in low orbit. Blitz was sweating greatly and breathing hard. “Run it again Minerva. I need to keep up my training.” Blitz says.

“Blitzy, it has been seven Equestrian hours. You have a reunion to get to.” Minerva says.

Blitz frowns. “Run it.” He said sternly.

Minerva sighs and messes with her screen as the hologram system came up again. “Last one and then I’m setting this ship back.”

“Ok,” Blitz says picking up the sword as the deck starts to shift to a medieval castle.

Minerva lets a small come on her face. “As always, Castlevania. You know this is from a mod for a video game, right?”

“Difficulty, level nine,” Blitz says.

“Acknowledged, setting to ever-changing elites,” Minerva says before hearing his sword clang around as she looks at the call list and sees the calls she rejected. “Hang on girls, just a little longer.” She said to herself.

Blitz finally collapses as the last one fell and large letters saying ‘You Win’ is displayed. “Finally, I beat this accursed castle run.”

Minerva giggles as the ship then heads back to the planet. “And next practice is that Mirror’s Edge one you like so much.”

“Artwork and style.” He said.

“Right, will keep it preset for next time,” Minerva says walking in with her body.

Blitz catches his breath as he struggles to get up. “She was still right. I should have at least told one of them.”

“You can apologize to her later, now, time to wash up,” Minerva says picking him up and takes him to his shower.

Blitz smiles as he was carried. “You’re still a good friend Minerva.”

“Yep, I’m the best wife,” Minerva says.

Blitz tries to chuckle at least. “Oh Minerva, what would I do without you?”

Minerva smirks. “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe, maimed, shot, sliced to pieces, crashed by either ship or speeder, or by the inhabitants who wanted to cook you for their lunch. Weird tribe.”

“Touché Minerva, touché,” Blitz says as they entered the shower.

Minerva sighs as the shower came on and started to wet both of them. “Listen, those mares want what’s best for you. In a sense, you are right and she is as well. But, it is the respect of both parties to at least apologize. Don’t wait for it, just say it.”

“Yeah, your right. You can take their calls now.” Blitz says.

Minerva smiles as she lets a screen appear on his communicator. “She’s been calling nonstop. Talk to her.” She said getting out of the shower.

Blitz nods and answers. “Hello,” Blitz says really tired as he switches it to a monitor in the wall.

“Blitz, finally! Where were…ahem…where were you?” Applejack asks more softly.

“On the ship. Couldn’t sleep, so I decided to burn some energy.” Blitz says.

“For seven hours straight,” Minerva adds.

Applejack glares at him before calming down. “I’m sorry…for last night.”

“Applejack, sorry about last night.” He says almost in unison with Applejack.

They both look to each other after they said before they smiled a little. “We can’t hold you back. There is no way we can. We aren’t yer mother, we’re yer mates and we help you through things. It was wrong for me to say it.” Applejack said.

“No, you were right. I should have consulted you all first as this is a partnership for the rest of our lives.” Blitz says.

Applejack nods. “I guess…we were both wrong.”

Blitz sighs. “Maybe, but you were more right. I let myself get ahead without you and the others.”

“Yeah, so please get your flank down here soon for the reunion.” Applejack says.

Blitz smiles and salutes her. “Yes, ma’am.”

Twilight smiles as she hears Blitz says that before a knock on her door was heard. “Coming,” Twilight says walking over and opening it to reveal Lightning Dust. “What are you doing here?”

Lightning smiles a little. “Came by to see how you girls were doing since Blitz left.”

“Oh, he was just training in low orbit. He’s coming back down.” Twilight says letting her in.

“Thank goodness, I didn’t want to have to fly all the way back to the base.” Lightning says walking in.

Twilight smiles. “Good, because Blitz would be devastated to know that all his mares were gone.”

“Huh?” Lightning asks obviously.

Twilight sighs. “Some of us haven’t been that good to him. And we kinda owe him now. All in all, he’s still a stallion who needs us. Heck, even you.”

“Um…what are you talking about? He is my teacher.” Lightning asks setting her assault blaster against the desk.

Twilight smiles. “Lightning, he would need even you to help and not as a wife, but rather as a friend. He won’t always be a teacher.”

“Maybe, I haven’t really thought about that.” Lightning says adjusting her combat clothes Rarity made for her.

Twilight looks to Applejack laying off to the side and Spike still playing. “He sure can change lives, right?”

“Yeah, he saved me and gave me a second chance and a brighter future if you think about it.” Lightning says a blush starting to form.

Twilight giggles. “Want to join?”

“W…wh…what are you talking about?” Lightning asks reminding Twilight a lot of Rainbow Dash.

Twilight smiles. “Do you want join this whole group? Marrying Blitz.”

“I…I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Lightning says.

“I see. Applejack get the truth serum.” Twilight says.

Lightning holds her hooves up. “Wait, wait. Okay, I do like him, but not that much. I just like him because he saved me and really…that’s not enough for me.”

“You want more of him.” Twilight says knowing where she was coming from.

“Maybe.” Lightning says after a pause.

Twilight sighs. “So you want to know him and maybe you will join?”

“B…but I can’t, he alre…” Lightning stops when Twilight grabs her face.

Twilight smiles. “You want him, don’t you? But you probably want to talk to him more.”

Lightning was silent and eventually just nods.

Twilight nods. “Okay.” She said letting go of her. “Now then, we can wait for him and you can talk to him.”

“I will after his reunion.” Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. “Great. Now then, let’s get to the reunion if you want to talk to him.”

“I…I’m not ready. I said after the reunion.” Lightning says quickly as Applejack is leaving.

“See y’all after the reunion.” She says.

Twilight waves at her as she leaves. “Have fun.” She then frowns a bit as she turns to Spike staring blankly at the screen as he played. “Now we gotta get that away from him.”

Lightning tries to sneak away while Twilight was distracted. She tries to open the door, but it won’t budge. “I magically sealed all exits,” Twilight says causing Lightning to try and scratch through the diamond door with her hooves.

Twilight giggles as she keeps trying before grabbing her by her tail with her magic and dragging her away. “Come on, let’s have a meal.”

“Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!” Lightning cries.

Blitz waits at the front of the ship for one of his mares with Terran who had just gotten back. He sighs as he keeps looking around. “Where is she?”

Applejack suddenly jumps him and grabs him around the neck. “Yer back. Thanks for coming back.”

“Too tired to hug back,” Blitz says as she handles him like a ragdoll.

Applejack giggles and nuzzles him. “I’m sorry Blitz. I’m sorry for being so brash with you.”

“Why? I love that about you,” Blitz says.

Applejack smiles. “And then you would run when I use it.”

“I just went to clear my head and exercise,” Blitz says before she kissed him.

Applejack then nuzzles him again. “Blitzy, if you need something, talk to us before going by yourself.

“Alright love,” Blitz says stopping Applejack cold.

Applejack looks to him. “Did you…?”

“I think I did,” Blitz says resting against her.

Applejack smiles. “I love you too Blitz.”

“Thanks, now you mind taking to the barn?” Blitz asks as Terran strolls into the Darkstar One.

Applejack smirks. “Want a roll in the hay?”

“I don’t think that would be appropriate with the foals coming and, sorry, I meant the farm,” Blitz says.

Applejack giggles and gets off of him and then pulls him up. “Come on Blitzy. Everypony is waiting for you.”

“Yeah, sorry you have to carry me back. I think I overdid it a bit.” Blitz says.

Applejack stops and looks at him. “You will be our mate soon and that means we would taking care of this family in both ways. You will take care of us and you will take care of us. We have no right to block you in any way of doing what you need.”

“Alright Jackie,” Blitz says before kissing the back of her neck.

Applejack moans a bit as she tries to keep walking again. “You crazy stallion.”

“You wanted to marry me and I’m a Mandalorian. Any sane warrior would have died by now.” Blitz says.

Applejack smiles as she reaches the farm. “Yeah, but none are you.”

“Ok Jackie, I have had a long enough break and I’m surprised you haven’t commented on my hat yet,” Blitz says gesturing to his black cowboy hat.

Applejack giggles. “You don’t on mine so there is no need.”

“We are a pair now, the cowgirl and the desperado,” Blitz says.

Apple smiles. “And we are soon going to be rolling in the hay so get ready to buck up.”

“No Applejack, you got to wait for the wedding night,” Blitz says playfully smacking her hat down covering her eyes.

Applejack sighs as she stops. “I love ya Blitz.” She said, slowly bringing her hat up again just in time to see Blitz kissing her.

“How is that?” Blitz asks after breaking the kiss.

Applejack smiles. “Love it. Now let’s enjoy that reunion.”

“Yeah,” Blitz says before starting to laugh nervously.

Applejack looks worried to him. “You okay?”

“I’m nervous and I don’t know why,” Blitz says.

Applejack shrugs. “Maybe the family.” She said as she finally meets up with Big Mac and Applebloom. “Hey guys, they here yet?”

“Yep.” Big Mac says as Applebloom jumps onto Blitz’s back.

Blitz smiles as he tries to look at her. “Hey, little Bloom.”

“Hey cuz,” Applebloom says happily.

Blitz sighs in relief as, somehow, Applebloom was massaging him. “Okay, that feels good.”

“Y’all look like you pulled a full day of hard work.” Big Mac says.

Blitz chuckles a bit. “You have no idea. Well time to meet the family.” Blitz says putting on his mirror sunglasses.

They soon watch as carriages and flying helicopters and blimps came into view and landed or stopped at the edge of the farm. “Here they come.” Applejack said as the family came over to the farm and started to greet each other. “The letters have been sent and not sent back?” She asks Big Mac.

“Oh boy, it feels like an invading army,” Blitz says.

Applebloom giggles as she keeps massaging him and then sees something. “Cuz!” She yells, jumping off of him and running to another filly.

“Tell me Jackie, likelihood our surviving the initial onslaught?” Blitz asks and his only answer was Applejack smiling at him.

Blitz groans as he stood by Granny Smith with the other old ponies. “And here’s me gals. Oh, I wish it was the old days.” She said, holding an album.

Blitz looks and sees a picture of a filly. “Who’s this?” He asks pointing to it.

“Oh that’s Applebloom when she was just a baby.” Granny says.

Blitz smiles as he looks over the pictures and sees a slightly old one of a filly. “And this one?”

Granny laughs. “That’s Applejack. That’s when we figured out she has the appetite of a full-grown stallion. Oh you should have heard her. She said, ‘More apple fritter?’ in the cutest voice you can bet.”

“Sounds like Jackie,” Blitz says smiling.

“What was that?” Applejack asks warningly behind him.

Blitz immediately starts sweating as he turns to look at her. “Oh, Jackie. I was just saying…how cute you are.”

“Excuse me, I have to teach Blitzkrieg here some manners.” Applejack says pulling him away.

Blitz gulps as he waves at the old mares. “Bye ladies. Hoped you paid the grave fees.”

“Ah, reminds me of me and my husband back in the day.” Granny Smith says.

Applejack soon pulled him into the barn and brings him to the back and pushes him against the wall. “Now, what was that about me being cute?”

“Sorry, you’re beautiful.” Blitz says chuckling nervously as he notices Applejack starts to smile.

Applejack sighs and leans her head into his neck. “Thanks for the complement Blitzy.”

“And thank you for getting me out of that.” Blitz says.

Applejack nuzzles him. “You know…we’re in here alone and…” She quickly looks to the door. “Somepony’s coming.” She said pulling him into a haystack.

They pull some hay away from their view as they watch Big Mac come in and grab something from the back of the barn before being tackled into a haystack. “Hey, big boy.” The tackler said.

Big Mac groans as he looks up to the stallion above him. “Oh boy, hey Soarin.”

Both Applejack and Blitz were surprised. “I thought he was straight,” Blitz whispered.

Soarin chuckles and nuzzles Big Mac’s nose. “Missed you.”

Big Mac smiles. “You too.”

Applejack grabs Blitz’s hoof and pulls him away quietly and through a loose board in the barn. “Okay, that was surprising.” She said after they got far enough away.

“I will never speak of this again.” Blitz says.

Applejack nods. “Me neither. Now, let’s drown ourselves in apple fritters and apple cider and hope we sleep this memory away.”

“Agreed. One last thing before we go. Hey, Big Mac, where are you? I need to ask you something.” Blitz yells the second half.

There was a rummaging in the barn as they watch a few strands of hay fly out the door and soon Big Mac stepped out covered in some hay. “Yes?” He asks trying to be calm.

“I was wondering, what do you think we shoul…oh, my apologies. I didn’t realize you were seeing to somepony.” Blitz says walking away.

Big Mac was blushing red as his coat hid them as Soarin peeks his head out slightly. “Is it safe?”

Blitz chuckles as he walks away with Applejack who was smiling a little. “How was I? Funny or mean?”

Applejack was barely containing herself. “You were equal parts, because you knew.” She snickered out.

Blitz smiles as they walked around the farm. “So is the reunion going well, unlike last time which the girls told me about.”

“Yeah, don’t bring that up.” Applejack says.

Blitz nuzzles her. “Okay, what do you want to do now?”

“Well since it is night, things are going to start winding down. So we are going to start going to bed.” Applejack says.

Blitz grabs her hoof. “Come on, I got a spot.” He said before pulling her into the trees.

“I was thinkin my room.” Applejack says before booping his nose.

Blitz smiles as he kept pulling her along. “I thinking we would try something different.”

“And that would be?” Applejack asks.

Blitz stops and turns to her. “Close your eyes.”

Applejack sighs and closes them. “You better not make me fall into the pond we have.”

Blitz chuckles as he pulls her along again and soon he comes to a stop. “Open them.”

Applejack opens her eyes and finds they came to the pond she was talking about except there was a new walkway built there and a blanket spread out at the end with some food. “I had Minerva get some of our drones to build this thing. Then I had myself set up the blanket and food for us. In fact, I got an extra for we are sleeping here.”

“Blitz I…I don’t know what to say.” Applejack says.

Blitz smiles and pulls her to the end of the dock and has her sit down on the blanket. “Don’t say anything, just enjoy it.” He said as he sits down and sets up the food.

“Alright.” Applejack says.

Blitz smiles as he opens his eyes and finds himself looking up at the sky and the sound of some of the water hitting the dock. He turns his head to look at Applejack sleeping against him as he pets her mane slowly. “Hoped you enjoy that.”

“I did.” Applejack says shocking him.

Blitz sighs. “How long were you awake?”

Applejack smiles as she moves her head up. “A little while ago. Thanks for the midnight dinner.”

Blitz nuzzles her. “Good, shall we head back?”

“Yeah, don’t want them sending out a search party. By the way, how did you keep the timberwolves away?” Applejack asks.

Blitz smirks as he looks to the woods across the lake. “Just a little help.” He said as Terran peeks his head around a tree.

“You and your pet.” Applejack says spotting him.

Blitz smiles as he turns back to her. “You know you love it.”

“Oh?” Applejack asks before playfully smacking his flank.

Blitz yelps a little. “So you want to play that game?” He said before pushing her into the air and sitting up before Applejack lands back onto his lap upside down. “Now then, want it?” He asks rubbing her flank.

“Wedding night can’t come fast enough.” Applejack says pushing him onto the dock before kissing him.

Blitz breaks the kiss. “I know. I’m preparing you.”

“You keep teasing us and see what happens.” Applejack says getting up.

Blitz smiles. “I will.”

“Come on lover boy.” Applejack says.

“As you command love,” Blitz says holding her hat on his hoof.

Applejack smiles and moves her head under her hat and places it on herself. “When are you going to give the others something like this?” She asks as Blitz already packed up and they started to head back.

“Oh, I was thinking bringing each here one by one and making you girls swear to secrecy.” Blitz say smirking to her as he puts on his desperado hat.

Applejack smiles as she bumps against him. “Now Blitz, you have give specials to each of us and never the same.”

“I don’t have unlimited resources Jackie,” Blitz says as he puts on his mirror sunglasses.

Applejack chuckles. “Then use some of ours if you want to please us. I’m sure the others would allow you to use some of their cooking and whatnot.”

“I will think about it.” Blitz says as they near the farm.

Applejack sighs as she looks to everypony packing up. “I hope you had fun meeting everypony once again.”

“I’ve been in battlefields less scary, but at least I got to meet those younger than me of the family.” Blitz says.

Applejack nods. “Good, now, let’s get you some breakfast and send you out. I’m sure you got other things to attend too.”

“Jackie, my last two targets are traitor Mandalorians who know I’m here.” Blitz says stopping her.

Applejack looks to him. “And you think they would attack when you’re with us?”

“They don’t know what I look like, that is our only saving grace, but they do know I’m getting married soon. Tell the girls to gather. We need to discuss something.” Blitz says.

Applejack nods. “Okay, let’s hope it doesn’t get worse.”

“Our wedding just got a lot more interesting,” Blitz says as they walk towards the family.

“Afternoon y’all.” Applejack greets as she walks into Twilight’s castle with Blitz.

Twilight smiles. “Hey, so what did you all call us for?”

“We have a problem. That’s why I called Daring, Spitfire, and Fleetfoot as well.” Blitz says sitting down.

They all looked worried. “So what is it?” Rainbow asks.

“I will say when they arrive Dashie,” Blitz says sitting down before looking to Lightning Dust. “Lightning, I have been kept apprised of your work and…” Blitz stops causing Lightning to gulp a bit. “Your progress has been most impressive. You obviously have a ton of nature and raw talent.” Blitz finishes.

Lightning smiles. “Thank you…um…sir.”

“But don’t get conceded and stop training or practicing that only will lead to your death,” Blitz says.

Lightning only freezes as she slowly nodded. “Um…yes sir.”

“Good. Don’t let yourself become complacent or arrogant. I have seen enough of my fellow Mandalorians die because of that.” Blitz says causing Lightning to realize he said that because he cared.

Lightning nods. “Um…yes sir.” She said, stuttering a bit.

“Good. I have a special assignment for you. We will discuss later.” Blitz says.

Lightning keeps nodding. “Yes sir.”

“Now we wait,” Blitz says going silent, obviously thinking hard on something.

They all wait as the seconds tick by. And soon one groans. “Okay, I’m playing,” Spike said taking out his tablet and starts playing on it. Leaving the room filled with sound effects as he played around.

They soon waited some more as Rainbow peeks in on Spike’s game and points him somewhere as he smacks her hoof away. And soon…

“Tally ho.” A voice called as the door opens. “I’ve been meaning to ask. Why doesn’t the princess here has guards?” Daring asks as she walks.

“Ah Daring, you are here.” Twilight greets as Blitz remains quiet.

Daring looks to Blitz as he stood still. “What’s up with him?”

“Something bad has come up with the wedding.” Applejack says.

“Please don’t tell me its party crashers,” Spitfire asks, walking in with Fleetfoot who slightly shrinks behind Spitfire at the sight of Fluttershy.

“It is and the worst kind.” Blitz finally speaks.

Daring smiles a bit as she sits down with the rest of them. “So the statue can talk.”

“What’s worse, they are Mandalorians like me, only traitors,” Blitz says.

Spitfire huffs. “So when are we accepting it, actually, when is our wedding?”

“That is the thing, we are picking the date now,” Blitz says with authority.

Twilight looks a bit surprised. “So when do we have it?”

“You tell me, because they will find out the date and will attack it then in order to kill me. The thing is, they know I’m here, but they don’t know what I look like having never met me.” Blitz says.

Twilight looks to the others. “So girls, when you do we want it?”

Blitz sighs. “How long does it take to set up a regular wedding and a royal one at the same time?”

“Normal one we will handle. The royal one, I’ll ask the other princesses to do.” Twilight says.

“Ok,” Blitz says nodding.

“By the way, we have two new additions before we close the recruiting mares for you,” Twilight says.

“Huh?” Blitz asks before being tackled.

“Hey, Blitzy,” Pinkie says pinning him to the floor.

Blitz sighs. “Who’s the other one?”

“Your apprentice here,” Twilight says pushing Lightning forward.

Blitz raises an eyebrow. “Really, at this rate I might as well marry the whole town.”

“Um…no,” Vinyl says bluntly, surprising the rest of them.

Blitz sighs. “Fine, just take it easy. I got many mares I need to tend too and I maybe can’t get all of you in one day for however long you want.”

“We know darling, we all have our own lives to live as well.” Rarity says.

“Though it probably helps the ratio because Big Mac and Soarin are gay for one another.” Blitz says and a few moments after realizing what he said, he started bashing his head against the crystal wall. “Damn…it. Damn…it…forget.”

Everypony then looks to Applejack. “He’s gay?” They all asks and then turn to Spitfire. “He’s gay?”

“First time I have heard of this,” Spitfire says.

“We just found out yesterday.” Applejack says.

They all look to Blitz still banging his head against the wall and soon it started to crack. “I thought that was hard as a diamond?” Rarity asks.

Twilight looks concerned. “Well…”

“It is,” Pinkie says.

“That is a testament to his strength and how thick his head is.” Applejack says and Pinkie did a drum and cymbal sound effect.

Spike grins. “I got something better.” He said pressing a few buttons and a trumpet notes plays.

“Come on,” Spitfire says as she and Daring pull Blitz away from the wall.

Blitz still was trying to bang his head. “Why…me?”

“Come on lover boy,” Daring says.

Blitz groans as he was sat down and the mares pressed into his sides to keep him there. “Me and my big mouth.”

“I’m going to have to watch Soarin more carefully from now on,” Fleetfoot says.

Blitz sighs. “So…the date?”

Twilight looks to him. “How long until your clan arrives?”

“They are waiting on a date as well,” Blitz says.

“Three months,” Pinkie says.

Twilight sighs. “Okay, I’ll the princesses about this.”

Blitz nods. “Everypony on agreement?”

“What about wedding dresses?” Rarity asks starting all of them to start discussing details.

“So we are in agreement?” Rarity asks mostly looking at Rainbow.

Rainbow groans. “Yes, as long as I can wear it.”

“Great, I will prepare your wedding dress.” Rarity says.

Rainbow groans as Blitz messes with his communicator. “You sent it Minerva?”

“Yes, the clan and all your friends in the other clans will receive it soon enough,” Minerva says.

Blitz sighs. “Good.” He then looks to the mares talking animatedly as they talk about the wedding. He sighs and moves over to the window as they barely notice him. He started mumbling to himself, trying to figure out the plans for protection for the wedding. “Minerva, add something to the messages.” Blitz suddenly says.

“What is it?” Minerva asks.

Blitz looks back to the mares as they kept talking. “Tell them the old ways type of wedding with an update,” Blitz says.

Twilight smiled as she stood in the mirror, overlooking her dress. “Wow, this is amazing.”

“I’m glad you like it,” Cadance says.

Twilight turns to her. “Thanks for letting me borrow this.”

“No problem, now where is the fiancé? I want to meet him.” Cadance says as giddy as a schoolmare.

Twilight smiles. “He’s out right now. He’s meeting somepony. Can you and Shining hold for a few hours?”

“Oh, but I want to meet him now,” Cadance says whining a bit.

“You should learn some patience,” Blitz says behind her as he appears in his blue aerial armor.

Cadance quickly turns around and sees the famed hunter. “Southern Cross?” She turns back to Twilight. “You got Southern Cross?”

“No, I got my stallion,” Twilight says removing his helmet before kissing him. “Apple Blitzkrieg.” Twilight finishes after breaking the kiss.

Cadance ended up gaping like a fish before she slowly starts to jump pretty quickly. “Oh my, my little Twilight is marrying the great Southern Cross.”

‘No, I’m marrying Blitz here. Cross is just his work name.” Twilight says.

Cadance was still giddy. “Oh my, I can’t hold it. You are still marrying the great hunter. Shining is going to be so jealous.”

“Actually, we have met already, though I am still technically in internal affairs. I’m even still getting paid.” Blitz says smiling to Twilight.

Twilight smiles and kisses him again before letting go. “Good, but I doubt it would help us much later in the later years.”

“Yeah, yeah, love.” Blitz says.

Cadance hugs them both. “Oh my, can I tell Shining?”

“He will learn soon enough. After all, I asked Twi here to arrange a meeting with you and the other princesses.” Blitz says as he hooks a hoof around Twilight.

Cadance smiles wide. “Great, when?”

“Um…in a few moments.” Twilight says.

Cadance giggles. “Good, because Shining is getting more anxious and sharpening all his weapons.”

“He can try. All that will happen is him visiting the hospital.” Blitz says putting his helmet back on.

Cadance giggles. “Oh, you’re going to be a great addition to the family.”

Blitz chuckles. “Twilight, you better get going and head to the wedding. I’ll be there soon after I meet him.”

“Silly, the wedding isn’t for another month. We are just doing a fitting.” Twilight says playfully bonking his helmet.

Blitz smiles. “I know, just the fitting and dress rehearsal.”

“Yeah, so let’s finish the meeting quickly so we can get on with it,” Twilight says as Blitz disappeared.

Cadance looks a bit surprised. “Wow, to see it up close.” She then realized something. “Oh no, we just hurry.” She said before rushing off.

“Don’t worry Cadance, the meeting isn’t going anywhere,” Twilight says as they head for Luna’s office.

Once they got there, they found Blitz sitting down in a chair as Shining was just glaring at him.

“Cross, you asked for this meeting,” Celestia says.

“Quite, my leader Mandalore has informed me that I should inform you of recent development,” Blitz says.

Celestia leans back in her seat. “And what is that?”

“Have you ever heard of the Zerg?” Blitz asks.

Both the princesses looked confused. “What is that?” Luna asks.

“One of the greatest threats the galaxy has ever faced,” Blitz says bluntly.

They still looked surprised. “Galaxy? Is it really that bad?” Celestia asks.

“Yes,” Blitz says bringing out a small orb. “Though it is better to show you then tell,” Blitz says as the ball activated and started covering the room in a hologram. “This is the last stand of a planet invaded by them,” Blitz says.

(StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Opening Cinematic)

“And that’s one planet who was ready for it. They were overwhelmed and joined those who were destroyed by them and now. A dormant hive has been discovered on your planet.” Blitz says as the orb showed the badlands just south of Equestria before zooming in and showed a half-buried Zergling who appeared to be sleeping.

Celestia frowns. “How do we stop them?”

“With overwhelming numbers and firepower or in the case with this we have a chance to stop them with an orbital strike or we glass the entire continent if that should fail,” Blitz says in a tone that actually made Twilight shudder to her core.

Luna glares at him. “You want to destroy an entire land?”

“Better part of a planet is destroyed then the whole,” Blitz says.

Celestia kept glaring at him. “And how do you intend to do this completely?”

“Only as a last resort. As an orbital strike will be happening any moment now.” Blitz says looking out the window to the south.

They all look as they wait for anything. “Sorry about this, but Cross, would you like to press the button since this is your home planet?” A voice said from Blitz that wasn’t his.

“No, tell them to fire,” Blitz says.

They soon see a large straight object fall from the sky with white clouds billowing behind it that soon hits the horizon and then a large bright light erupted from the object that soon sent a shockwave that destroyed all clouds and a large explosion of light and fire in the direction. “Bye, bye, Zergs.” Blitz said waving at the explosion.

“What?” Shining asks trying to process what just happened.

Blitz breathes a sigh of relief as he turns back to them. “Say hello to your exterminator for these things. If we allowed it to happened then worse would have come. We might have to evacuate the planet and we certainly don’t want that.”

“You keep saying planet. What are you talking about?” Shining asks.

“Now Shining, is that any way to speak to…” Blitz says before removing his helmet. “Your future brother in law?” Blitz asks.

Shining was just left gaping like a fish as Blitz turns to the princesses. “And I believe the princesses know a bit about the planet idea because even Luna has seen what it looks like from the outside, am I right?”

“Ah, so I was correct. You have traveled off our little place in the galaxy.” Luna says.

Blitz sighs. “More like kidnapped, but it turned out for the better. I actually got a big family coming my way and I’m closer than ever to my past ones.”

“That is correct, your clan is coming for our wedding and I don’t mean the royal one,” Twilight says.

“Yes, all one thousand four hundred and eighty-two plus my friends from other clans,” Blitz says causing Twilight’s jaw to drop.

Luna smirks. “So when shall we officially meet your clan of aliens before the wedding?”

“In twenty days. They will arrive a week before the wedding itself.” Blitz says.

Luna smiles as she turns to Celestia who was still trying to gather everything. “Told you. You never believe me, but now who’s right?”

“I am so glad they are only bringing a few ships down to the base to unload them all and that’s why I was insisting it be made with those materials,” Blitz says.

Luna tilts her head. “Huh, that explains a lot. Those videos games certainly tell more than our own eyes. Sometimes imagination is something to see as a fact source.”

“Yeah, now I think we are keeping some ponies waiting for a dress rehearsal for the royal wedding.” Blitz says.

Twilight gasps and looks at the time. “Oh no.” She said before quickly rushing out of her seat and out the door.

“Wait for me,” Cadance calls as she chased after her.

Blitz smiles as he got off of his chair. “Got to go.” He said before disappearing.

“I can’t believe it. There is life out there amongst the stars.” Celestia says.

Luna smiles as she played with a tablet Blitz left behind. “Told you we should have prepared.”

“We are not making space marines.” Celestia says causing Luna to whine.

“Aww, why not? They’re cool and able to handle the space life. I mean have you play…what am I saying, of course you haven’t played.” She said turning back to her tablet.

Nopony noticed that Shining still hadn’t moved since Blitz took off his helmet.

“Ah, that was a great rehearsal,” Blitz said as he laid down on a couch.

“What was so bad about it?” Twilight asks sitting next to him.

“Too much formality,” Blitz says.

Twilight giggles and lays over him. “Yeah, that happens. Now have you got anything to do?”

“Yeah, I have talked to Mandalore and he has decided to administer Lightning Dust’s final test before she becomes a Mandalorian. Her ritual bloodying.” Blitz says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. “What does she have to go through?”

“It differs from clan to clan, but for Lightning she has to hunt and kill something. Mandalore says he will have a creature brought in for this test.” Blitz says.

Twilight looks worried to him. “She will be alright, right?”

“I can’t say for sure. The ritual bloodying has no guarantees and must be taken to become a full-fledged Mandalorian and nopony can help the one who is doing it. My ritual bloodying was killing my first Ranchor by myself.” Blitz says.

Twilight lays her head on his head. “But how good were you compared to Lightning?”

“To be honest, the bloodying is designed to push us to our limits so they are almost, always different and the details are kept from those taking it. Even I don’t know what she will face, but I have a feeling it will be very dangerous.” Blitz says.

Twilight sighs. “Let’s hope she doesn’t die. She would probably be devastated to know she isn’t worthy for you.”

“I was hoping to find a dangerous enough creature on this planet to serve the purpose of the bloodying ritual to properly prepare it, but Mandalore has overruled me in this,” Blitz says as Twilight starts stroking his mane.

Twilight smiles. “Can they intervene if she’s about to die?”

“No, I can’t,” Blitz says.

Twilight looks to him. “I meant them.”

“No one can. It’s do or die.” Blitz says.

Twilight now looks really worried. “So we might lose her?”

“Yes,” Blitz says.

Twilight lays her head back down again. “So how long does it take?”

“Mandalore said her Bloodying will take place in four equestrian days on the Fett clan’s flagship,” Blitz says.

Twilight sighs. “So like your ship?”

Blitz starts busting a gut and could bring himself to stop.

Twilight frowns as she keeps laying there. “I’m guessing it’s bigger?”

“Twilight, how big would you say the Darkstar One is?” Blitz asks after finally calming down.

Twilight thinks for a few. “I don’t know, maybe fifty, sixty?”

“Around forty meters both ways and before you ask, she was an experimental prototype I claimed as spoils of war. The flagship is one thousand and six hundred meters in length.” Blitz says.

Twilight looks shocked. “That big?”

“Yes, that big,” Blitz says.

Twilight sighs and nuzzles him. “I need to rest, can you stay up until then?”

“I will, but I have to drill Lightning as much as I can Twi,” Blitz says before kissing the base of her horn.

Twilight gasps as she felt that. “Wha…?”

“I will see you and the rest of the girls later,” Blitz says getting up.

Twilight nods dumbly as she was left there and he walks away to leave.

He then disappears and Twilight feels a kiss. “Love you Twi,” Blitz says.

Twilight smiles. “Love you too.” She said as she laid down on the couch.

Lightning gulped as she was in the middle of the training area of the ship with Blitz in full Mandalorian armor. “For the next fifty-five hours, I am going to train you rigorously so you have a chance in your ritual bloodying,” Blitz says.

Lightning gulps. “Can I…do it without armor?”

“Yes, as most do it without armor. Minerva, begin maze simulation, difficulty level eight.” Blitz says.

“Sure thing, forest or city-style?” Minerva asks.

“You have the schematics for Mandalore’s flagship’s maze. Now, upload the Dominion’s maze.” Blitz says.

“You got it,” Minerva said before the hologram system came up and a combination of metal and wood appeared. “Here you go, want a timer?”

“No. Generate the enemies as wild beasts and enable pain simulators,” Blitz says.

Lightning perks her ears up. “Um…pain simulators?”

“Yes, anytime you feel yourself hit by something you will feel pain as it actually hit you. You will remain unhurt, but you will still feel the pain of it.” Blitz says.

Lightning gulps. “Can it…kill me?”

“No. but it will make you wish you were dead. This is how I train.” Blitz says as the simulation finished constructing.

Lightning looks to the field. “So…what now?”

“Survive,” Blitz says tossing her the assault blaster rifle and disappearing.

Lightning goes wide-eyed at him as she moves her head back and forth between the rifle and where he was. “You bastard! I’m so going to kill you when this is over!” She then freezes as the leaves rustle and she looks to the tree line and sees a couple of beasts that look bigger and badder than timberwolves. “I’m going to kill you two times over now!” She yells before running off into the trees.

Blitz watched for all fifty-five hours of the training. Only walking into the room after time was up. Blitz walked over to Lighting who was barely conscious on the floor. He reaches down and starts petting her mane. “I think you are as ready as you can be,” Blitz says.

Lightning groans as she tries to open her eyes and get up. “Now…ow…what’s next?”

“Sleep,” Blitz says.

Lightning groans as she keeps trying to push herself up. “And I already slept the day before. What’s next?”

“You just went fifty-five hours straight. Rest my lightning mare.” Blitz says continuing to pet her.

Lightning was now glaring at him until her eyes went blank and she fell down and started to snore.

“You did well Lightning,” Blitz says picking her up and carrying her to her room.

Minerva smiles as she watches it all. “So is she truly ready for whatever he has in store?”

“No one is ever truly ready,” Blitz says tucking her in as Minerva starts playing soothing music.

Minerva sighs. “You better head back. Your girls are worried about you.”

“I had you send them a message. Didn’t they check them?” Blitz asks.

“How do you check messages again?” Pinkie asks behind him.

Blitz yelps as he turns around. “Pinkie! What are you doing here?!” He hissed quietly.

“I came to check on you,” Pinkie says.

“We are in low orbit, how di…you know what, forget it,” Blitz says.

Pinkie giggles and snorts. “That’s right, now I made you guys breakfast. Let’s eat.”

“Pinkie, Lightning Dust is resting.” Blitz hissed lowly.

“Oh, sorry.” Pinkie whispered as they left the room.

Blitz sighs. “So how’s the rest of the girls?”

Pinkie smiles. “Waiting.”

Blitz nods. “Out of curiosity, what made you want to marry me?”

“Because you are an awesome badass bounty hunter from outer space and you are so lovable and kind, sweet, and you have such beautiful eyes and it’s in the script.” Pinkie starts naming off reasons.

Blitz looks confused. “Script?”

“Oh, nothing to worry over,” Pinkie says hugging his head.

Blitz sighs as he smells cotton candy for some reason. “What did you make for breakfast?”

“Cotton candy, why do you ask?” Pinkie asks.

Blitz raises an eyebrow before pushing her to the wall and pressing himself against her. “Because that smell is also coming you. Want to explain, were you…spun in a cotton candy maker?”

“Maybe,” Pinkie says.

Blitz sniffs her and still smells it. “Maybe I should kiss you to find out if you’re made of cotton candy.”

“Really, that would be awesome!” Pinkie yells.

Blitz smiles as he nuzzles her. “Too cute. But do you have any idea how to love me?”

“Oh, I thought we were waiting for the wedding night,” Pinkie says smiling.

Blitz chuckles. “We are. I just meant kissing and all that. Do you have any idea how to be all lovey-dovey?”

“Oh, I could teach you many things,” Pinkie says now fully leaning onto the exhausted stallion.

Blitz smiles. “And how do you know those? You plan adult parties a lot?”

“Yes and I have been with quite a few mares,” Pinkie says.

Blitz sighs. “Why am I not surprised? Okay, how about you plan an amazing night together with all the mares after I deal with each of you on the wedding night?”

“I have already made plans. Now come on, the other mares are waiting.” Pinkie says.

Blitz lets her go and follows her. “Minerva, straight home and keep the scanner off the ship that came in. I kinda want to know what this big surprise is from himself.”

“Don’t worry about that. So how does it feel that in three days you will be wed?” Minerva asks.

Blitz sighs. “To be honest, scared of the impending attack that will happen.”

“Don’t worry, all your fellow Mandalorians will be there with their weapons,” Pinkie says.

Blitz smiles a little. “Yeah, that’s true. How much longer…wait, how do you know that!?” Blitz yells that last part.

Pinkie giggles. “Because Minerva said it.”

“I did not,” Minerva says.

Blitz just looks shocked as he stared at Pinkie before groaning and shaking his head. “I give up with you.”

“You have learned well,” Pinkie says as the Darkstar One touches down.

Blitz sighs. “Yes, yes I have. Now before we head out…” He grabs Pinkie and kisses her hard before letting her go. “Okay, I’m good.” He said before walking away. Pinkie follows behind, swaying to and fro like she was drunk. Blitz notices it out of the corner of his eyes. ‘Interesting.’ He then stops and turns around before catching her and then kissing her hard again and even pushing her back a little before letting go and waiting to see what happens. Pinkie falls over asleep holding a bottle where Blitz doesn’t know where it came from.

Blitz sighs and picks her up and places her on his back and heads out. “Tell me when Lightning wakes up Minerva.” He calls as he gets out.

“I will,” Minerva says.

Blitz nods before teleporting into Twilight’s castle. “Honey, I’m home!” He calls comically.

Twilight smiles as she looks at him. “Hi, sweetie. How’s it going?”

“Well Pinkie somehow got drunk and onto the Darkstar One in orbit, don’t ask me how on either,” Blitz says.

Twilight giggles. “That’s Pinkie for you. How is she now?”

“On my back still drunk and holding… a bottle of turian brandy?!” Blitz yells.

Twilight looks confused. “What’s wrong with that?”

Blitz looks shocked at Twilight. “Normal eaters of our kind can’t have those species’ drink. The amino acids is not compatible.”

“Ah, so we can’t eat what they eat?” Twilight asks.

“No which is the same for many different species, except one,” Blitz says.

Twilight nods. “Place her on the couch.” She said as she turns back to writing a letter.

Blitz does so before walking over and leaning on Twilight. “So what are you doing princess?” Blitz asks.

Twilight leans back on him. “Writing to Princess Luna on why I don’t have guards like them.”

“Oh, Daring made a good point a few months ago?” Blitz ask petting her mane lightly.

Twilight moans as she tries to lean into his petting. “Yeah, I wonder why I was never even given temporary guards until they get official ones. I think they overlooked it as the issue kinda resolved it’s with both Luna and Celestia and we were incorrect about one thing. Two months ago we got a letter and then had a meeting so here comes a surprise we have all kept from you.” Twilight says as Blitz was tackled to the ground.

“Hey, Cross or would you prefer Blitzy?” The leader of the Shadowbolts asks.

“Shadow Runner?” Blitz asks confused.

“Yep, I’m your final wife,” Shadow says nuzzling his nose.

Blitz groans as he leans his head back. “Are there any more mares I need to know or maybe stallions?”

“Nope, I’m it. Now come on my tired stallion, let’s get some rest.” Shadow says hooking a hoof around Twilight as well who just noticed the tired look in Blitz’s eyes.

Twilight now looks worried. “Blitz, how long have you been awake?”

“More than fifty-five hours as I watched Lightning’s last training before her Bloodying ritual,” Blitz says.

Twilight moves around them and moves to Blitz’s other side. “Time for you to go to bed.”

“Well it’s not so bad, I got two mares going to bed with me,” Blitz says with a tired smile.

Twilight smiles. “Nope, you are just going to sleep. But we will sleep with you to keep you warm.”

“That is what I meant,” Blitz says as Twilight opens her bedroom door.

Shadow giggles as she moves Blitz into bed and gets in with him. “Go to sleep.”

“Alright, so they prepare your dress already and been brought up to speed?” Blitz asks.

Shadow nods and nuzzles into him. “Yep, told about it a few months ago. We’re going to have so much fun.” She said as Twilight gets in with them and snuggles up to him.

“Urnr kar’taylir darasuum rala mhi udes.” Blitz says.

They both look confused to him. “What?” Twilight asks.

“Sorry slipped out of our language and into Mando’s. The language of Mandalorians.” Blitz says.

Shadow looks to him. “What does it mean?”

“Alright loves, let us rest,” Blitz says before falling asleep.

Shadow and Twilight look to each other before sleeping against him.

Blitz sighs as he looks to the surrounding area as it was prepared for the royal wedding while they were going to have the real wedding for everypony at the base. “Minerva, are they on their way now?” He asks as he tries to spot the ship that supposed to come in.

“The first shipload is landing at the base now,” Minerva says.

Blitz nods. “Bic b saryir ca’nara.”

“They are ready for it too,” Minerva says.

Blitz chuckles. “What about the second ship?”

Minerva giggles. “Should be there about now.”

Blitz nods. “You should come down Minerva, at least it would feel like I’m marrying you.”

“We were hitched when you unshackled me.” Minerva jokes.

Blitz smiles. “Yeah, I am. And I don’t regret it.”

“Bid cuyir gar tsikador at goorar be’chaaj gar tute jibr?” A female voice behind him asks.

“Tion’tuur narir gar rar’a cuun joha Lightning?” Blitz asks.

Lightning smiles. “When Twilight and Shadow told me about it. I asked Minerva about it.”

“Your accent is in your nose and you put emphasis on the wrong part of a few words,” Blitz says smirking.

Lightning sighs. “Still learning.”

“Keep at it, now be on your best behavior. Mandalore himself is coming.” Blitz says putting on his helmet as a ship landed in front of them in the courtyard.

Lightning nods. “Yes, sir.” She said saluting.

“Don’t salute, bow,” Blitz says bowing as the door to the ship opened.

A few bipedal creatures in armor came out and soon lined up before allowing another one in armor to step out without a weapon like the rest. “Blitzkrieg.” The one greets.

“Mandalore, I trust the base for the clan is acceptable?” Blitz asks.

Mandalore nods. “Yes, it is. Not bad for these creatures. So…how’s the wedding preparations coming along for you and your fiancées?”

“In accords with their and our customs my lord,” Blitz says.

Mandalore sighs. “How about we meet the rulers for now and then I’ll see about how to place the soldiers?”

“They are waiting for you in the base, my lord. The wedding will take place here and the royal wedding will take place in the capital of the country.” Blitz informs.

Mandalore nods as he starts walking. “Shall we?” He said as some of the soldiers starts to follow.

Blitz pulls Lightning aside to let them pass as he kept bowing. “You okay Lightning?” He whispered.

“I now see why you bowed and have such respect, the instincts I have honed screamed at me if I challenged him, I would die.” Lightning says scared.

Blitz smiles a bit as they leave out of sight and gives her a slight kiss after taking his helmet off a bit. “It’s okay. Just follow what I do and listen to what I say.”

“What is he like?” Lightning says.

“A kind and caring man who won’t hesitate to kill to protect his own,” Blitz says patting her shoulder.

Lightning nods as they get up and follow him and soon Blitz and Lightning lead them to the where the princesses are and soon come upon the office they left them in. “Princesses, the leader as promised,” Blitz said as the soldiers take their places.

“Thank you Blitzkrieg, go and prepare. We wish to discuss with him alone.” Celestia says.

Blitz looked to Mandalore on what to do and he nods. Blitz nods in return and moves to leave. “One moment, the one with you is Lightning Dust, correct?” Mandalore asks. Blitz nods. “Very well, her ritual bloodying will take place in four hours and the creature will be a Nexu,” Mandalore says.

Blitz nods and gives Lightning a tug and walks out with her. “Of course. I’ll see to it she is prepared.”

“Very well,” Mandalore says.