As a small token of gratitude for her help against the Storm King, Dusk Shine offers Tempest Shadow use of the royal pegasus guard-drawn chariot.

It will take her to any place of her choosing for her to start her new life, but it won't be able to arrive until the next day.

Until then, Dusk is more than willing to accommodate the former commander within his crystal home.

With one night and an entire castle to themselves, two ponies will grow more familiar with each other as the hours tick by.

Cover art by zoarvek. Go check out his work.