It had been a few days since Spike and Jack made things official but to the girls they could see the difference the next day with how Spike had invited all of them over for dinner and made a small feast. All while keeping a glowing smile on his face even when Jack was gone.

The cutie mark crusaders especially wanted to know more about Jack and see if he could help them get their marks. "Where is he?" Scootaloo asked looking around the castle with the other two in tow.

"Maybe he's in the library?" SweetieBelle suggested with a raised finger. With the new area to look they started moving towards it hearing noises coming from the other side of the door. As they got closer it sounded like three people talking, one they could tell was Jack. Pressing their ears to the door they began to listen hoping to hear something.

Jack was sitting in the library across from the two Omegas. "So what exactly happened with Scorch? Do I have to worry about being corrupted from your powers?" He asked looking at them with worry.

Brave frowned and shook his head. "No, we have no control over how you work or do things. We simply provide the power and skills to use our abilities so that you can be a true hero. Sure we can have some control by speaking our opinions but it is ultimately up to you whether you wish to listen to it or not. We also can call out hazards you may not have seen yet or noticed so you can react better but in terms of actually making you do what we say then no."

Lucky piped up after Brave. "Scorch was a bad case. See we were assigned to him for the purpose of creating someone who could keep the world safe and remove control from a mad god." He said making an image of Discord in his hand then blowing it away."He did his job but then there were no bad guys to challenge he slowly went stir crazy. All this power and nothing to release it on." Lucky said, sighing when he thought back to the past. " Eventually he went after even the pettiest of crime with his full strength. No one survived as he would call himself judge, jury, and executioner.

"So what am I like compared to him. Do you feel I could end up like that?" Jack asked with a tense posture waiting for their response. The two looked at each other before shaking their heads.

"You were chosen specifically because you embody everything all the past hero's we have trained did but...you also aren't power hungry or go out of your way to challenge things. You're fine just sitting and relaxing not always having to do something. The issue with past hero's honestly was they were adrenaline junkies always needing their next fix." Brave answered, looking Jack in the eyes.

Jack let out a breath. "Well good to know I have control of myself. Just have to keep watch on my emotions." Before more could be said the door to the library swung open and the crusaders fell down into a pile on the floor groaning in pain. "Hello girls, you do know its impolite to listen into private conversations." He said with a chuckle walking up to the three almost adult girls and picking them up. After brushing them off he bent down to their height. "Now what can I do for you three?"He asked.

"Well we wanted to know if you could help with our cutie marks!" Sweetie asked excitedly. The others nodded their heads backing her up.

Jack straightened himself up and thought for a second with a finger to his cheek, tapping it. "Hm, I don't know." He said turning around making the girls deflate. "I mean what could I, a man who's done so much and could easily help three little fillies get their prized marks, even do?" He asked turning around and tapping on each of their heads as he continued talking. "I mean it's not like I can see what you girls are good at and help you improve on those skills to unlock your true potentials." He added with a smile as they caught on.

"Well ah do like tah build things." Applebloom said.

"And I like to go fast and do cool tricks." Scootaloo added puffing out her chest and fluttering her small wings.

"I like to sing though I can get kind of shy if I have to preform for others." Sweetie finished. The three looked up to the man still with a smile as he walked past them down the hall.

"Well come on you three, I think I have an idea for you." He called back to the room making them give chase. When the girls caught up they were bouncing around the striding human.

"What are you thinking to help us?" Scootallo asked, buzzing around him.

"Well girls cutie marks are your special talent correct?" He said looking to the three fillies who nodded their heads. "I'm going to go ask the mayor for a special request and it will help me, help you." He stated putting his hands on his chest before then pointing at the girls. "Now come on I don't want to wait in a long line." He added continuing to head towards city hall.

"Uggghhhh, when do we get started on our cutie marks." Whined Scootaloo hanging backwards on Jack's arm.

"You want your cutie mark?" He said with a chuckle at her antics. When she nodded he straightened her up. "Then you'll have to wait a little longer but if we can do what I need we will be set." He encouraged making her 'humph' but not complain anymore. Eventually they finally got to sit in front of Mayor Mare. Jack hadn't met her till now but looking at her, he was honestly surprised at how well she looked for holding a stressful job for so long and at her age. She had on a brown vest over a button up blouse with her signature collar and bowtie. Her hair was in a neat but with plenty of white and grey in it yet she held herself confidently. "So defiantly a GILF." He thought looking to the woman. "Hello Mayor I have a proposition for you." He said striding towards her and firmly shaking her hand.

"And what might that be mister Teller?" She asked.

"Well one you can just call me Jack and two I'd like to put on a show." He said with that award winning grin.

"What kind of show?" She asked leaning in her curiosity peaking.

"Well everyone knows ponies have their special talents but that's not to say no one has other skills. I'd like to put on a show for people to try other skills or talents they may have to really flesh out this town and bring some life to it that isn't it getting attacked, eaten, or blown up." He said making the mare laugh.

"I must admittedly say sir, you had my curiosity peaked but now you have my full interest. What will you need to put on this show?" She asked leaning more onto the desk her modest bust pushed together.

"Just get the word out for me and I will handle the rest." He replied confidently.

"The mayor pulled out a paper and stamp. After filling out the sheet she stamped her signature on the corner and handed it to Jack. "This grants you full permission to have this show. When can we expect it to happen?" She inquired.

"Give me three weeks and it will be ready." He replied standing and walking towards the door but stopping as he pulled the handle. "You might want to mention there's a special reward for who can put on the best performance for the show." He said with a wink disappearing past the door with the crusaders in tow.

"What does this show have to do with our cutie marks? We already tried a talent show for that." Sweetie asked shuddering at the memory of the last performance the girls gave.

Jack laughed remembering when Twilight told him about that incident. "No don't worry but first things first we need a stage. I want you girls to scout around and find a nice spot for a good sized stage ok?" He said looking at the three. They each gave a salute and rushed off in search of the perfect spot. "Now then off to find the other pieces." He mumbled to himself as he walked towards the direction of the boutique.

Opening the door let off a little jingle of a bell as Jack stepped inside. "One moment darling." He heard Rarity call out. When she came around the corner she began giving her welcome speech. "Welcome to the Carousel Boutique where everything is neat, sheek, and magnific. Oh Jack it's you what can I do to help you?" She asked walking closer and hugging the man.

"Hello dear I have a favor to ask of you and it is very vital." He said clasping his hands together.

"Well what is it? I'm sure I can complete it for you." Rarity asked smiling at the man's gestures.

"There will be a talent show in three weeks time. I am having the crusaders help it but more importantly your sister will be preforming. I don't just want you there I need you there as she looks up to you and your presence could help her have the courage to sing in front of the crowd." He said laying out his request. "Oh and might I mention this would be a good chance to show off a new design with Sweetie as your model." He added knowing that would be to juicy of a bonus for Rarity to let slide.

Her eye's lit up at the idea and a smile grew when she heard the last part. "You can count me there but I do request I make an outfit for you as well." She said, her mind already racing with ideas.

Jack just laughed. "Whatever gets you there Rares but anyways I got some other spots to hit so see you later." He said with a wave, walking out the door.

"Next stop the Apple family." He said clapping his hands and heading off for the orchard. After a jog there the tree lines came into view with a familiar red stallion out front chatting with Cheerilee. "Hey you two!" Jack yelled as he got closer waving an arm.

"Hello there Jack, it is a pleasure to see you again." Cheerilee happily said as he got close enough. Big Mac gave a nod of notice to the man.

"Ah hears you are puttin on some fancy show." Mac said his southern drawl easily noticeable as he pushed off the wooden fence.

"Yes actually if you two will follow me I need to talk to the rest of the family here." Jack said gesturing for them to follow. As they walked down he began explaining the idea of the talent show. "See the girls want to get their marks but
I've seen how they go about it and it's wrong." He said as they walked closer to the farm.

Cheerilee frowned and tilted her head. "Whatever do you mean?" She asked.

"You know all about cutie marks but the girls see they have been trying everything, but what they are actually good at they are too shy or scared. Applebloom can build things like the clubhouse, Sweetie is great at singing, and Scoots is great at tricks but none have gotten the right nudge needed to go for it." He said excitedly to the couple.

"So yea think this show will do the trick?" Big Mac said scratching his head.

Jack turned and walked backwards as he faced the two. "I know it will work but I need people to join which is where you guys come in. You know plenty of people who have other skills more so then I do so if you guys could get the word out it would be fantastic!" He finished looking to the pair.

Cheerilee got excited when she got an idea. "Oh Maccy why don't you join you are great at playing the drums in the band you and the guys have." She said tugging on his large bicep.

He turned even brighter red at the mention of his playing. "Ah don't know nothin like that. Ah'm ok but don't know bout great." He replied shyly scratching his cheek and looking away.

"Please Maccy poo." Cheerille begged sweetly, fluttering her eyes at him. "I know your sister would love to see you perform and Dinky would be thrilled to see her big, strong daddy on stage as well." She added sealing the deal for Mac.

"All right fine Ah'll do it." He finally relinquished when he thought of the smile Dinky and his girls will have.

Jack subtly bumped fists with Cheerilee on getting him to agree. "Anyways can you guys tell Applejack to be there as well since it would mean a lot for the girls." He added as he started to head for his last destination. He received two nods as he made it around the bend. "Now for the last target." He said, taking off in a jog whistling to himself.

Reaching the house in the sky Jack stopped to admire how it looked. Rainbow did a good job decorating and making it hers even if its limited mostly to clouds. "Hope she's in there and not asleep." He whispered before taking a breath. "Rainbow!" He shouted. A second passed then another and another. Taking another breath he shouted louder "Rainbow!" Still no reply "Ok one more try." As he took the next breath to yell as loud as he could Rainbow landed next to him from behind.

"Sup dude, why you yelling my name?" She asked looking at him weird.

Jack jumped and let out a not so manly scream at the sudden scare. When he noticed it was the person he wanted to talk to who was currently bent over crying with laughter he grunted and waited for her to calm down.

10 minutes later...

"Ahahahaha hoo you should have seen the look on your face." Rainbow said finally calming down enough to speak.

"Yes, that's all fine and good but I have something I need to ask of you." He said waving his hand dismissively, trying to get to why he came here.

"Sure what did you need from the most awesome flyer in Equestria?" She said striking as pose.

Jack rolled his eyes and simply said "I need you to come to the talent show in three weeks."

"Why would I go to a show like that?" Rainbow said already slipping into boredom.

"Because miss flyer, Sootaloo will be preforming and if it goes right will get her cutie mark. Don't you think that's a good reason to be there." He said leaning towards the mare.

Rainbow stopped mid yawn to look at him. "You serious?" She questioned.

"Yes, I know that if you are there Scoots will have the courage she needs from having her biggest idol cheer her on." Jack stated making the wings on Rainbow shift at the praise.

"Ok I'll be there to see her." She said a soft smile on her face as she thought of how Scootaloo would act before flying up into her house.

Jack smiled before walking away. "Now to see how the girls are doing."

Author's Note

Sorry about the recently less then 2,000 chapters hope these next ones make up for it.