Time seemed to pass slowly as FrostBite sat with Rainbow. By his request, Applejack got the local doctor to agree to keep quiet about what she saw in the basement and bring some equipment to keep an eye on the condition of his mate.

"I have to ask…" the nurse asked. "What will happen if…"

"She'll make it." FrostBite countered.

"I don't mean to sound unsympathetic. But you should plan for the worse."

FrostBite just fell silent before trotting out the door. "I'll keep an eye on her." Applejack said softly as she entered the room.

Without another word FrostBite went to exit his house. Not noticing or caring that Smolder and Zephyr were missing.

As he went to step out, his muzzle met another. After a few moments of an awkward kiss, FrostBite pulled back and blinked in shock. The mare on the other hoof looked like she was a few seconds from a sexless orgasum.

"Buck." He thought.

"Oh… hello. Have you seen Twilight. Or her friends?" She asked softly.

"What do you ask?" He gulped.

"Because something bad is coming and I just want to make sure they're safe." She explained. "And admittedly… I need to ask Twilight a few questions."

FrostBite sighed. "She's sleeping upstairs. I don't want to get into too much detail. But a lot happened. And she needs her rest. In fact. I think everyone here needs rest."

Cadence blinked in realization and understanding. "Oh… I see…" Her body suddenly felt like it went from a beach to a volcano as her hind legs clamped together. "Well… If you don't mind. Might I ask you a few questions?"

FrostBite could tell she was hiding something. And had a bad feeling he knew what it was. "If it's about my growing herd, and if you can join? Please don't. I need a break from rutting."

Cadence blushed at his words. He wasn't wrong for the most part. But at the same time. She also didn't expect him to be so forward. It admittedly was kinda hot. "Not at all. I just want to know about you… and your interest in the girls."

FrostBite sighed and stepped aside letting her in. To his surprise a stallion walked in with her. "Who's he? He doesn't look like a normal guard."

"That's Flash Sentry. He's trying to make up for how he treated Twilight and the others." Cadence explained.

At that FrostBite felt a shiver of anger crawl up his spine. "I see." He replied, giving said pony a death glare. After taking a deep breath he walked the two downstairs to one of the unoccupied caves. "We should be able to talk openly here."

"Thank you. Would you mind if I sent a quick message to my husband?" She asked. After receiving a nod she closed her eyes and sent it through her magic:

"Dear husband… you forgot what today is, didn't you? Considering you haven't touched me in over a year. I'll let another pony give me the gift you won't. Thank you in advance… oh. And I'm in FrostBite's basement. Come and join the fun. If you feel like apologizing. "

Once she sent the message Cadence turned to FrostBite. "So… you and Twilight? How did that happen? I want to hear everything." She said as her horn lit, forcing Flash to sit quietly.

Taking a deep breath, FrostBite began. "Technically it all started when Rainbow and I…"

Carousel Boutique main room
Shining Armor paced back and forth waiting for what Rarity had in mind. It was admittedly a bit embarrassing to admit that he panicked about heat. But it was dropped on him in such a weird way and at such a random moment.

There wasn't really much he was able to do if he was going to be honest with himself. He stopped his pacing and sat facing a line of dresses. An amused laugh escaped him. "Flurry would look nice in one of those." He sighed before quickly shaking his head at the realization that he was picturing his daughter, flashing her flank at his as she undressed. "My wife would look gorgeous in one too."

At that moment he blinked in realization at what day it was. "Rarity… save me!" He called as he rushed to the stairs.

"I have a dress for her under the checkout table." Rarity called down. "Don't keep her waiting."

As Shining grabbed the box holding the dress he felt a ping from his wife. Deciding it was probably safer to wait, he stashed the message in his mind before rushing off.

Once outside however, Shining learned the price for ignoring the message will be a migraine. And decided to scan the message for her location that he thought was never the end.

Sweet Apple Acres
Smolder looked at the map she got from town before looking around. "How do ponies find their way in all these trees?" She huffed.

"We mark em." Applejack laughed, walking up to her side. "Thinking of bringing my brother into the herd? Y'all got better luck starting with his marefriend."

Smolder sniffed the air. "Unless your brother changed gender and got younger. I don't think he's the one I'm looking for. But it's a good idea." Smolder replied. "I'll leave those two to you."

Applejack blinked. "Y'all know she don't even have her mark yet… right?"

"You calling my nose a lier?"

Applejack blinked and pointed off to the side. "Clubhouse is that way… I'll get started on my brother…" She replied blankly before walking off in a daze. "My sisters… already?..."

Smolder rolled her eyes before running off.

Shopping District
Zephyr made his way down the street before being stopped by a dark figure. Blinking the mare stumbled back.

"My dear friend. Don't be afraid. I've come to free you from your bonds. Perhaps even grant you a second chance at being a stallion." It said soothingly.

Zephyr had to admit. That did sound promising. "What's in it for you? Not that I don't mind serving my master. But I do miss being a stallion at times."

"Simple. You join my family. And together, we'll get everything we ever wanted." Zephyr gulped and looked back towards FrostBite's house. "How about I change you back to a stallion? Then you can decide." It offered.

Zephyr blinked in shock as his body quickly changed. Though kept the smooth, silky coat and main he had before. However he didn't notice right away the added girth or inches that was added to his throbbing erection. Nore did he seem to notice the fog that started to fill his mind.

Just then he shook his head forcing the fog away. "Master won't be harmed… will he?"

"Doubt it."

"And don't hurt my sister… and I want Rainbow for myself. The others aren't as important to me as she is."

"Then you will need time and place to get into a proper shape." The figure laughed as he vanished with Zephyr.

Author's Note

Ok... I think I just opened pandora's box. Because shit is hitting the fan. First Spike now Zephyr? Who's next? Also... why is it so believable for Twilight to be related to such a messed up family? I wonder...

Thoughts?