Whisper, Shine, Songbird and Luster just got of the train. Whisper blushed as her stomach let out a mighty roar “Maybe we should get something to eat.”

Luster giggled “Let’s go to Sugarcube Corner, it is a good place to get a quick breakfast.”

Whisper was trying to avoid looking at anyone, Shine raised an eyebrow “What is wrong…” she then frowned “you can’t be that put off by nudity can you? Your friend over there isn’t having any issues.”

Whisper hissed “Songbird likes men, I like both and the number of women around here wearing nothing is mighty distracting. Not to mention I don’t see many stallions around do you?”

Shine rubbed her head “The Royal Guard has been largely male for a long time and while the Night Guard is more open there are very few ponies other than the Thestrals who wish to work the night shift. Princess Twilight is trying to change that but there is a lot of bureaucratic red tape that has built up. Besides her main concern is limiting the power of the nobles which is taking a while.”

Songbird called out “Come on you two, we’re almost there.”

As they soon opened the door a cannon erupted as Pinkie who was now free of clothes bounced exictedly “Were you surprised, were you!”

Whisper nodded with a smile as she saw the huge banner at the top Welcome to Equestria Whisper Wood and Songbird Sapphire. Songbird gave Pinkie a massive hug “Thank you Pinkie for the party in our honour!”

Whisper laughed “Come on Songbird, let the mare breath.”

As Songbird let go, Pinkie was recovering her breath as a young yellowish colt with a pink curly mane that looked up at his mother “Is something wrong?”

Pinkie giggled as she rubbed her son’s curly hair “Li’l Cheese, just realising how it feels when I hugged someone. Maybe I should tone down the hugs a bit.”

Whisper walked over and grabbed a cupcake, she took a bite and moaned “This is bloody amazing! I’m going to put on weight if I keep eating these!” She turned to see Songbird and Pinkie devouring everything in sight “Um are they supposed to be doing that?”

Shine smiled “They’re having an eating contest, let them have their fun.”

Shine walked over to join Luster who was talking to Fluttershy in the corner, Luster frowned “Any idea about those who were hunting me down? They didn’t seem like the standard capture the Princess’ student goons.”

Fluttershy snarled “They were hired by the Tiger Kingdom far to the west, they have a Grand Empire looking to expand but we are in their way! They are trying to find a way to turn us into a vassal state but they haven’t had any luck!”

Whisper frowned as she walked over “So if we find proof then a war will be sparked, this just became a whole lot more complicated. Still I will do my best to keep Luster safe.”

The party didn’t go on too long before the town had to get back to business, Fluttershy smiled “Whisper, do you mind coming with Luster and Songbird to my cottage? They can get a view of town if they come through town on the way.”

Luster smiled “Of course, it would help for my bodyguard to be a regular sight around town.”

Shine grinned “That sounds great, I’ll join you shortly” she then turned to Luster “Do you mind if I take a room in the castle?”

Luster shook her head “There’s plenty of room in the castle, I’m sure that you can take a room for your stay in Ponyville. Just don’t make too much of a mess.” As Shine headed to the castle, Luster, Fluttershy, Songbird and Whisper headed for the cottage.

Fluttershy raised an eyebrow “Why is Whisper trying not to look at anyone?”

Songbird frowned “Well for two reasons, one where we came from them there is a very strict nudity taboo and two she swings both ways.”

Fluttershy blinked “You two come from a very strange place, I mean Canterlot has a social need for you to wear clothes but it’s not a law. I remember that Celestia had written a law that said clothing was optional and it hasn’t been changed since.”

Whisper raised an eyebrow “Who is Celestia?”

Luster was about to speak up but Fluttershy put wing in front of her “Discord told me you were not from this world and only arrived recently. Celestia was Princess Twilight’s teacher and alongside her sister, Luna both former Princesses of Equestria. Both stood down allowing Twilight to take the throne.”

Luster smiled as they walked past a building with quadrupedal ponies surrounding it, a green stallion and a massive brown female yak walk out of the building. Luster waved “Yona, Sandbar!”

Yona grinned as she ran over wrapping her in very tight hug “Yona so glad to see Luster safe!”

Luster gasped for air “Nice to see you too!”

Sandbar put his hand on Yona with a smile “Honey, put Luster down please. Ponies aren’t physically built to be hugged so tightly, you know this sorry.”

Yona looked down “Yona sorry.”

Luster giggled “It’s alright Yona, you just got excited. It happens, I’m just showing my bodyguard Whisper Wood and her friend Songbird Sapphire around town. We’re heading to Fluttershy’s cottage right now.”

Yona nodded with a smile “Yona would love to come but Yona have duty here.”

Sandbar smiled at Luster “We’ll visit for tea sometime, it must get lonely up in the castle.”

Luster smiled as she turned to Whisper and Songbird “Maybe it won’t be so lonely anymore. Still we must get going, I’ll see you Sandbar.”

The two waved goodbye as Luster rejoined her group, Whisper was about to say something only for Shine to walk up to her with a smile as naked as the day she was born “This is why I hate Canterlot, clothing is so stuffy.” Whisper’s face was glowing red as she couldn’t help but notice the mare’s form, her muscles rippled under her fur as her breasts bounced slightly. Shine smiled selectively at Whisper “You like what you see?”

Fluttershy frowned “I was hoping to get her to meet some of the animals at the cottage and your not helping.”

Shine pouted “Spoilsport.”

The group headed through the town market, a middle aged light pink unicorn mare was running a stall for Sweet Apple Acres. Fluttershy waved with a smile “Sugar Belle, how’s life at the farm?”

Sugar Belle sighed “Tiring, I’m not as young as I used to be. How do you continue to look so young and fit?”

Fluttershy grimaced “Discord really doesn’t want to let me go but one way or the other I will leave when the time is right. He needs to learn that my time will come, maybe it will teach him to respect mortals. We will die one day, it’s a fact we all accept as we move on in our lives.”

Songbird frowned “I’m not actually sure if me and Whisper are mortal or not anymore.”

Shine rolled her eyes “Enough with this depressing talk, onward to Fluttershy’s cottage!”

Whisper raised an eyebrow “Do you even know where the cottage is, from what I can tell you’re a Canterlot Pony?”

Shine giggled “I come here whenever I get the chance, follow me.”
Whisper, Songbird, Fluttershy and Luster had chase after her as she ran towards the cottage. They arrived only to see a troop of bunnies bouncing around a white coated bear cub, Fluttershy smiled “There are some of my fellow house guests, the Angel Bunnies and Snowy, our resident Polar Bear.”

Whisper frowned “Isn’t it a bit to warm for a Polar Bear to be living here?”

Fluttershy smiled “Well she’s only a cub so the warmth doesn’t affect her too much, besides Discord has created a permanent cold environment in the sanctuary for her when she grows up. Harry also enjoys having another bear around.”

Luster giggled at the fearful expression of Songbird, “I’ve met Harry, he wouldn’t hurt a fly.” The group spent the rest of the day leaning about Fluttershy’s animals, their different habitats and how to feed them.

Author's Note

Next chapter will involve a diplomatic visit that will quikcly turn sour.