It was a rather quiet trip to the train station. However, as soon as he got to the station…

Check stopped at a line of guards that stood in line leading up to Celestia next to the girls and the happy couple. Taking a deep breath he started down the line. As he approached each guard, they stood at attention and saluted.

He even caught a few of the females blushing as he passed. "Oh look. I think that one was your Thursday date." The voice teased. "Oh. And maybe that one will be Monday's date."

"That's a guy." Check thought back.

"Could have fooled me."

Check sighed as he arrived in front of the princesses. "What's the occasion?"

Celestia smiled. "You are. The guards agreed that we should send you off like the hero you are."

"Not needed princess. I only did as I was ordered." He replied.

"On the contrary. Spike informed me that you were told to find the threat. And not only did you do that. You attempted to stop it, prevented a forceful takeover, saved the bride as well as my student, and brought peace between ponies and changelings." Celestia countered. "If this didn't earn you a reward. Then I don't know what would."

Shining stepped up with the king piece around his neck. "On behalf of the royal guard. If there's ever anything you need or want. All you need to do is ask." He announced before saluting.

Check nods and turns to get on the train. "Maybe some other time." He said as the group started to board the train.

Spike stopped at the door and looked back to the princess and Shining who smiled and nod. No words had to be said as they had the same idea.

On the ride back Check explained what happened at the wedding. The girls surprisingly took it well. That is until the mention about Chrysalis landing on the spear came up. There was a mix of shock and regret, which was shown on their faces. With a few exceptions. Rainbow was surprisingly angry about the outcome. And Spike just shook his head.

"And you know the rest." Check finished, before looking out the window. "Looks like we're about to arrive. Better get ready. " He said, hopping off his seat and heading to get his things.

The girls looked at each other as Spike nudged Twilight. "Well? Aren't you going to say something?"

Twilight bit her lip and nodded. "Right." She replied moving over to Check. "Check?... iI… I wanted to say thank you… for what you did for me and my brother."

"Don't mention it." He replied flatly.

"Is there a chance that maybe… you'd like to… go on a date with me?"

Check looked at her and cocked an eye at her comment. "Why?"

"Well… there's several reasons…" She glanced over her shoulder at the others. "And I'm not the only one that would like to have the chance at becoming your marefriend."

Check sighed and turned away. "Thanks. But not interested."

"Why not? Even Spike has seen you on plenty of dates."

"And who do you think is the mastermind behind them?" Check let out a sigh before continuing. "I respect what he's trying to do. But right now I need to stay focused on other things besides a hormonal attraction."

"Meaning you think we'll get in the way? Or you're scared that falling in love will reveal a weakness?"

Check sighed and looked away. "Discord." Was all he said as the train came to a stop. Before Twilight was about to say anything, he left.

"Great… another name I have to look up." She sighed. "Knowing my luck, it's a bad guy from some myth that'll turn out to be real." She let out a loud groan and scooped up Spike. "Sorry girls. We have a lot of work to do." She announced before making her way to the library.

Check flew to the town hall. It was about time he started looking for a place to live and a job he was qualified for. Thankfully the mayor was more than welcoming and helped him find a store that was on the market. As a bonus, it had a living section upstairs.

Digging through his bag, Check sighed at the amount of bits he had. Smirking, he looked at the mayor. "Just Bill it and the furnishing bill to the royal guard. And make sure they know it's from me about the favor."

At the mention of the royal guard, the mayor dropped her papers. "How… how did you get a favor from them?" She asked hesitantly.

Check put his badge on the table. "I helped with a few things."

She looked at the badge then at the shop in question. "And… what business would you like to open?"

Check thought for a moment. From the list of available businesses in the area, there was really only one that he thought would fit best. After all, he already did the work twice now.

"I was thinking…An attorney's office? Or a detective's office." He shrugged. "Both sound like they'd fit."

"Ha. Like you'd be able to solve anything worth noting." A pompous voice mocked.

Turning, Check saw a pegasus stallion in flight leather. "And you are?"

"Why not put your detective skills to work and tell me?" The stallion challenged.

Letting out a sigh, Check shook his head. "Sorry. But unlike my friend Rainbow Dash. I haven't memories every Wonderbolt. Retired or otherwise."

The stallion huffed at this and glared at him. "What makes you think I'm retired?"

"Simple. Your outfit." Check replied with a smirk. "My guess is you only attend events to see how the new generation is and to hold onto a title."

The mayor blinked as the stallion huffed. "Not bad. But don't think that it'll help your company survive." He laughed as he walked off.

Turning back to the mayor, Check smiled. "So… when can we start remodeling?"

Author's Note

I thought I'd set some things up for the future. But what exactly they are? Is yet to be decided.