Swift let out a sigh and stumbled back to his room. The rest of the night went on without anything more happening.

The next morning, breakfast went smoothly. Surprisingly, the events of the previous night didn't come up. That is until a guard came in.

"I beg your apologies, princesses. But we got reports about an attack last night." The guard reported.

Instantly, the princesses turned to the guard as BlueBlood sighed in annoyance of having his breakfast being interrupted. Swift however did his best to listen in while calmly eating.

"What happened?" Celestia asked calmly.

"According to the local guard. A mare led him to where a stallion had attempted to rape her before a dark figure saved her." He explained. The princesses were about to relax, before noticing him gulp. "They found the stallion… unconscious… and… his severed… privates."

At this, all eyes were on the guard. "Any news on the figure?" Luna asked.

"No princess."

"And the mare?" Celestia asked.

"Shaken, but she's fine." He replied, rubbing the back of his neck. "She… asked to be told when we found the stallion that saved her. To… thank him."

Celestia took a deep breath and nodded. "Very well. And… Do you know the name of the mare?"

"It was the element of kindness." He replied. Both princesses looked at him in shock. A moment later he added. "Her brother was also arrested for theft, and drunken assault."

This causes the room to fall silent. To Celestia's surprise, Luna smiled and spoke up. "Perhaps it would be a good idea for us to spend some time in Ponyville." Luna suggested.

Swift zoned out a bit as he thought about what this new place might be like. "Didn't that Rarity mention something about Ponyville?" He thought.

"And what of them?" The guard asked, motioning to BlueBlood and Swift.

"I will take Swift with me… as his caretaker." Luna replied. "BlueBlood may return to Canterlot if he wishes."

Celestia and Swift caught the unspoken reality of her words. "Does she know?" He asked himself.

"Then I shall see you in a week's time sister." Celestia teased. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do."

"A mare and a stallion… alone… what wouldn't a princess do?" Swift thought.

"Do give me some credit sister." Luna huffed. "Unlike you. I'm not opposed to the idea of dating."

"And yet you turn down invites from the nobles." Celestia teased.

The guard took this opportunity to excuse himself from the room, swiftly followed by BlueBlood. Swift on other hoof was busy eating and enjoying the show to really care.

"They only were interested in my title. I saw their dreams." Luna huffed. "If it was aloud, I'd take a stallion from that dirt town… what was his name?... MudPie?"

Celestia thought for a moment. "I shouldn't ask why… but the law on royalty marrying a lower class is looser now than it was a thousand moons ago. But they do need to be some kind of noble."

Luna smiled. "Then why not give Swift a title? A bit of land shouldn't be too hard to find."

Celestia sighed. "True. But let's let him get used to this land first. And when he finds where he wishes to live. Then we'll see about the title."

Swift inwardly laughed at the idea. "I get to stay rent free with a princess, get a title and my own land? This is going from good to better."

It was rather surprising how long the two went back and forth about relationships and where the best places to go on a date was. Swift had to wonder if that was normal or if these two were the exception.

Now that he thought about it. Other than his relationship with his sister. He didn't have much to go off. And that was normally spent half drunk.

Swift tilted his head as he watched. His drink, now forgotten. It was an amusing sight. A part of him wondered if he'd be able to… shaking the thought from his mind Swift went back to his drink. If there was one thing he wouldn't be, it was sentimental. Being nice to the weak was one thing. But trying to get close to others that you were using? That was asking to get caught.

Then again… if he got close to one of them… he might be able to use her to get a new ship… maybe even a crew. Smiling, Swift looked between the two. Heck, having a new title wasn't a bad idea either. Especially if it came with a bride.

Luna smiled and turned to Swift ready to explore with Swift. "Once I ready my transformation spell. We can go."

"It's a disguise spell." Celestia teased. "But it does take the same level of detail."

Swift thought for a minute before whispering in Luna's ear. Blinking, Luna smiled and lit her horn. It was a rather interesting idea. Being the only one to know that you're with a princess. Swift and Celestia sat back as Luna was covered in a cloud of black smoke for a few moments.

As the smoke faded, Celestia turned to Swift. "Please try and stay out of trouble. Or at the very least. Don't let her blow her disguise."

"No promises." Swift laughed, as Luna revealed herself as a dark coated pegasus with a dark silver main. "But I can promise she won't be bored."

As he led her outside only one thought came to his mind. "Drink up me hearties yo ho."

Author's Note

Yea. Spoilers. But chances are, this title will be a complete understatement.