Twilight made her way down the street in hopes that she would be able to clear her head and stop thinking FrostBite was somehow brainwashing her friends.

"You look like you've got a lot on your mind." A familiar voice teased.

Turning, Twilight smiled. "Sunset! What brings you to Equestria?"

"Vacation… but from the look on your face. I'd say you need help with something." She replied, giving her friend a concerned look.

"Oh… the usual… vague threat to Equestria… strange new pony in town… friends start acting strange… oh and I made the mistake by saying I'm OK with all of it." Twilight replied with a nervous smile. "But don't worry. I got this."

Sunset bit her lips at the last comment. "If you say so… but if you need anything. Let me know."
Mentally adding. "Till then, I'll see what I can find out."

"Thanks Sunset.you should enjoy your vacation. Go see Ponyville. Make friends."

"Speaking of which. The girls at CHS say hi."

Twilight smiled and trotted off leaving Sunset to think. "Now… what would make a nerd like her worried…" She sighed. "Better question is what wouldn't." Thinking for a moment she spotted the new house and made her way over. "Well I can at least say hi to the new pony in town."

Taking a deep breath she reaches up to knock on the door.

In the unknown shed

FrostBite sighed as Sandbar untied him. "Again… I'm sorry. I just thought you'd want a break. And a place to hide."

"Pinkie?" FrostBite asked.

"How'd you?"

"She found her way into my dream. Apparently, Luna is looking for ways to stop her." FrostBite explained with a laugh. "Was there anything else you wanted?"

"Can… can you teach me how… to…" Sandbar stammered.

"If you're asking for sex tips. Don't. That's something for you to learn."

"Ok… but… well…… Please rut me." Sandbar blurted out.

"What?"

"You see… I recently learned that yaks have a tradition where before a male can take a mate… an elder must… well… be involved."

"And why can't your… oh…"

"Ya… he… he left last week… and mom said we don't have any other males she… would've trusted to do it."

"What about, Big Mac? Or… Soren?... that other stallion… bowling?"

"It's Thunderlane. And no. Big Mac is… big… Soren isn't around long enough to talk to. And Thunderlane… he's complicated."

FrostBite sighed. "Let me think about it. I'd rather avoid things that might get me in trouble. Like underage…"

"I don't think that'd be a problem." A familiar voice called from the window. Turning, the two stallions saw an amused bird head. "Ponies have some of the same customs as griffins when it comes to that. Though, for us it's after our molting."

"Great… so what? Is it when a pony gets their cutie mark?" FrostBite laughed.

"Technically… yes." The griffin replied as he hopped into the shed. "Too bad Sandbar forgot to mention a few things."

"Like what. And who are you?"

"Name's Gallus. And if we're going to get technical about it. Both groups tend to have more than one partner… which you already know… well the other is that the kids have got permission to do it… at least till they're out of school…" Gallus blinked and stepped back. "There's also that rule about a second. And sharing the experience."

"I'm guessing there's more to it than him asking." FrostBite sighed.

"Please? I would ask one of the others but…" Sandbar whimpered.

"Ya… if the rumors are true… then they already are doing it." Gallus laughed.

"You know I'm right here." FrostBite huffed.

"And Ocellus would probably cave quickly." Sandbar admitted. "She's not really the take charge type."

"Silverstream would be… at home with the queen…" Gallus sighed. "Fine. But you owe me."

"Name it."

"When he claims your flank. I get that mouth of yours for all the trouble it caused."

The two shook on it as FrostBite sighed. "I'm starting to wonder how I'm not dead yet."

Meanwhile in FrostBite's home

Smolder sat with Rainbow and Applejack. "So we're at an agreement. We keep Pinkie away from FrostBite till we can guarantee she'll behave."

"Y'all realize that's gonna be harder than pinning a greasy pig in summer. Right?" Applejack pointed out.

"If Pinkie wants to do something. Nothing aside from a Pinkie promise is going to keep her from it." Rainbow added.

After a moment the three shared a grin as a plan formed. "Do we really have to go that far?" A fourth voice asked. Turning, the three saw Fluttershy slowly sitting up on the couch. The three nod causing her to sigh. "Ok…"

Castle of Friendship
The unicorn and pegasus stallion sighed as they stood in front of Spike. "So we just missed her?" The stallion repeated. "Great. Looks like we're splitting up for this.
With a nod the two part ways

Over the forest very far from the Changeling Hive
The young changeling painting from exhaustion. "I nearly forgot how far it is." She panted.

Ponyville lake
A feminine figure sat on the sand. "Really? I had to be dropped here and not in a tub?" She groaned.

Author's Note

Oh. Don't worry. There is a danger coming. I just want to set up for the possible fallout.

Now. What should come first.
The galla? Hearts and Hooves day? Or mating season?... so many choices and reasons a conflict can start