Swift sat back eating a few of the fritters that Applejack had made as Knuckles and Applejack spent some time in the barn. Honestly, Swift didn't remember what had brought on their little… "trip" to the barn. But from how much time had passed. He was sure he knew what they were doing.

Sitting back he thought about how best to make their relationship official. Or if he should allow it… then again…

Looking to the door of the barn, Swift saw Big Mac spying on them. A thought came to his mind. "What if… he was a she?" At that thought, his eye tingled. It was as if the idea had some possibilities. Perhaps there was some way to change the gender of some of the ponies in town.

Getting up he called over to Big Mac, causing him to quickly turn around and quickly come to see what he needed. "I was about to head back to town. And was hoping you'd let them know."

"Eeyup."

Swift nodded and started to head to town before stopping as if something occurred to him. "Before I go. I just remembered some old magic that'll make one desirable to the one they want." Looking back with a knowing smile he added. "Just something to think about. Not like a big guy like you would need such a thing." With that he left the stallion to his thoughts.

Fluttershy sat with her parents as they talked about how she was doing and where she might think her brother might be.

"Oh my… I don't know. I haven't seen Zephyr for a while now. Which is odd." Fluttershy admitted. "Last time I saw him… he." Just then an image of the dark shadow flashed through her mind. Gulping she quickly looked away, hiding her blush behind her mane. "Oh my…"

"What is it dear?" Her dad asked.

"Well… not too long ago I was saved by a stranger with a glowing eye." She explained.

"That's sweet of them." Her dad cut in.

"I thought so too… but he… hurt that pony… I don't know why… but I wonder…" She added before trailing off.

"I'm sure your brother wouldn't hurt anypony." Her mother comforted. "Zeph isn't that kind of pony."

Fluttershy thought about it for a moment. It was true that he had never openly tried something like that before. However, she couldn't shake the feeling the stranger had saved her again.

"We heard there was a new pony in town." Her mom mentioned trying to change the subject.

"Oh. Swift?" Fluttershy replied, instantly perking up. "He's a very nice pony. He's helped several ponies in town. And even saved some from slavery." Hearing that, her parents gasped in shock. "Is something wrong?"

"Not at all." Her dad replied. "It's just nice to hear about how it started."

"How what started?"

"The princesses have been shutting places down and arresting ponies for slave trafficking." Her mom replied. "Swift truly is a wonderful pony."

"I hear he took over the shelter. And even adopted one or two of the kids." Her dad added.

Fluttershy looked at her tea cup and sighed. "Yeah… he's amazing…"

Her mom looked at her and smiled. "Maybe we should take a look around town. Give you some time alone to take care of your animals." Before Fluttershy was able to reply, her mom pushed her dad out the door.

A solar guard sat in the bar and downed a glass before waving down a waitress. "Not to be rude, but… Know any place a guy can get his dick sucked?"

She smiled and led him into the back. "The male is cheaper." She explained. "But if you want a female. I'm sure we can work something out."

"A stallion? Why the heck would…"

"Punishment mostly." She cut in. "We also have some of the former orphanage workers. If you want to let off some extra steam."

"Sold. Show me where the bitch is."

She nodded and brought him down some stairs. "This area is charged by the hour. Toys are extra."

He dropped a bag of bits on the table marked "payments" before entering and removing his armor. "Let my team know where I am if any ask." He instructed before grabbing one of the "toys" and going to work.

The group of ponies arrived at the edge of town where a group of royal guards were standing there keeping watch. Two bat ponies made their way over to stop the group.

"Hold! What do you want?" The guard demanded.

"We came to see the king." One of the travelers replied. "We have brought gifts."

"King?" The guard repeated in surprise. "What are you talking about? There aren't any kings in Equestria."

The group snickered as an elderly stallion came over. "He has yet to announce himself, child." He sighed. "But I'm sure you'd also like to check on the gifts we brought."

The guards nodded before noticing the ship that was being towed. After glancing at each other, they flew onto the ship where they found a glowing jem. As soon as their eyes locked onto it their jaws dropped for a few moments before they removed their armor.

The group prepared a celebration for the long awaited day that their king would soon return.

Author's Note

If you can think of a better fitting name. Let me know. But I feel that treasure comes in many forms. And it looks like everyone is getting their own kind of gold. Slowly but surely. Also... something tells me that there will be a few new joining the "Swift Fan Club". But how long before the truth comes out? Any thoughts?