Swift made his way up the path that led to the Apple family residents. The first thing he noticed, other than the trees, was the lack of smells he had expected from a farm. Even when he got close to the gate and was downwind of the farm. Blinking he sniffed the air. "Do I smell… pies?" He shivered at the thought. Farms he can deal with if needed. But he'd die before he ate a-.

"Well look what the cat dragged in." Applejack whistled. "Thought Y'all couldn't stand farms."

"Bad history with them." Swift sighed. "Last one I was at had a silo burst."

Applejack gagged at the thought. "Say no more. I understand. So what ya say I give you a tower and ease your worries?"

Swift nodded and followed her through the farm. For the most part, it looked like your run of the mill farm. Just with more focus on apples. After a bit of walking they got to the barn.

"Y'all just in time for my little sister's birthday." Applejack announced. "Y'all welcome to join if ya got the time."

"I'd love to. But I didn't bring a present." Swift replied. "I don't think it'd be right if I-"

"Nonsense. Rarity already told us how Y'all was with her sister. And if ya able to get her to say such nice things about you and her kin. Then I say you're welcome any time." Applejack countered.

"If she only knew." Swift thought as he followed her in. Sure enough, the inside was packed with party decorations. Almost as if… "Don't tell me…" He gulped.

"Yeap!" Pinkie cheered as she sprang up in front of him. "Pinkie Pie, party planner extraordinaire. At your crevice."

Swift smiled and stepped past her. "Thanks for having me. The place looks nice."

"Pinkie doesn't hold back on her parties." Applejack laughed. "Heck. She even has a room set up for ya to stay the night." Swift blinked and looked at Applejack. "Her twitches are never wrong. Best not question it and go with it."

Shrugging, Swift sat at a beach as the different ponies walked around laughing and talking. "Hi." A tough sounding voice called. Looking over, Swift smiled at a filly. "Name's Babs Seed. Apple Bloom's cousin. It's nice to meet ya." Swift was about to say something before she looked around and hopped up next to him and spoke softly. "I heard from Sweetie about the other night."

Swift looked around and waved to a group of ponies. "Are you planning on blackmailing me? Or is there something else you want?" He asked quickly.

"I got an idea for a birthday present for Bloom. But ya got ta keep the door unlocked tonight." Babs replied. "If ya want. I'll owe ya one."

"You'll owe me more than one. If her family finds out then it's my head they'll be after." Swift huffed.

"Don't worry. The Apple family won't go after you. If Bloom wants it, her sister and brother won't blame you." Babs countered. "You game?"

Swift sighed and looked over at Babs. "Let's see how the party goes."

After a few minutes of the party, Swift noticed Bloom glancing at him and smiled at her. "Make your wish Bloom." Applejack said softly. After a few moments, Bloom closed her eyes and blew out the candles. Swift noticed her blush as Applejack asked, "what did you wish for?"

"Silly Applejack. You can't ask what she wished for. Or it wouldn't come true." Pinkie giggled.

"It's ok Pinkie." Bloom sighed. "It's not like it'd make a difference." All eyes turned to Bloom as she bit her lips. "I… I want to be with a stallion… with my friends."

Swift's jaw dropped as did several others at the wish. "Bloom? Do ya know what Y'all asking? Ya don't mean a full grown stallion… right?" Applejack asked nervously.

"Oooooo what if Swift was the stallion?" Pinkie chimed.

"Don't be silly Pinkie. I doubt Rarity would let a stallion be with her sister. Even if it was Swift…" She turned to Swift. "No offense."

"None taken." He shrugged. "I get it. She's your little sister. And I doubt that Rarity would let a stallion she didn't trust around her sister like that."

Applejack thought for a few moments. "I'll talk to Scootaloo's… ummm…"

"What's wrong?" Swift asked.

"Don't worry about it. I'll check on Scootaloo." Applejack giggled before quickly heading out the door. "Y'all go talk with Rarity."

"No worries." Pinkie chimed. "I already asked. And Sweetie should be on her way."

Swift quietly went behind a pole and slammed his head against it. "Babs?" He groaned. "You owe me big."

Babs licked her lips with a smile. "And I plan on delivering on that."

"You can start by getting me info on what's going on with Scootaloo." He sighed. "Something's wrong. And not in a fun way." He snarled.

Author's Note

So many things going on. And he hasn't even gotten moved in yet. Lol let's see what might happen. Any ideas?