Swift lay quietly as Rainbow relaxed on the couch. He expected her to get tired of having him laying on her. Yet… "Are you ok?" He asked softly, doing his best to look up at her.

"I'm fine." She huffed, without looking back. "Just get your rest."

Swift thought for a moment. "I owe you one… mis…"

"Call me Rainbow." She sighed. "And you don't owe me anything."

Swift started to sit up. "I feel better…" a sudden jolt of pain hit his head, causing him to moan.

"Lay back down, tough guy." Rainbow laughed. "You can count that as my favor."

Swift lay back down and chuckled. After a few moments he added. "You smell amazing."

Rainbow blinked and looked at him with a huff to see him smile. "Don't be a weirdo." After a moment she smirked and went back to laying down.

Hours passed before the two woke. After a quick check for the others, Rainbow got the two of them a snack and drinks. "Found a note from Twilight." She called as she made her way back to the couch. "Apperantly she's setting something up with the princess."

Swift shrugged. "Well. Luna and I talked about finding a place for me near town."

"Near? Why not in town?" Rainbow asked, passing him a plate.

"I was hoping to get a place where I can dock a ship."

Rainbow blinked. "You're a pegasus. Why get a ship?"

"Mostly because it's a bit hard for me to fall asleep on a stationary bed."

"You fell asleep rather easily a little bit ago." Rainbow pointed out.

"I did say how I like your scent. Reminds me of the ocean." Swift mentioned before sniffing the air.

Rainbow looked away blushing. "Maybe Rarity has something that smells like the…"

"Tried that." Swift sighed. "Surprisingly there's a big difference between the natural scent of the ocean and the smell of stuff like perfume."

"Wow." Rainbow laughed. "That's kinda cool that you can tell the difference."

"Spend a few years blending in with different crowds. And you'd pick up a few things too." Swift laughed.

The next day Swift was able to walk around the room on his own. But suffered a few spells. "Any idea when the girls are going to be back?"

"Fluttershy came by while you were taking a nap." Rainbow explained as she sat back on the couch with a book in her hooves. "She said she wanted to help you find an animal friend to help with your daily needs." She waved her hoof in the air. "And Twilight said something about having you stay with somepony till your place is finished."

"Any ideas on who?" Swift asked.

"Probably Fluttershy or Applejack."

Swift thought for a bit. "I'd probably go with Fluttershy. Farms kinda make me feel ill."

"Don't let AJ hear you say that." She laughed. Getting up she put her book to the side and grabbed some trays to help Swift with lunch. "Careful. Don't push yourself. Doctor Egghead said you have a few more days till you're clear."

Swift laughed and let Rainbow take the lead. "That might be a good idea. I stink at cooking."

The two laughed before starting lunch.

Outside the Castle of Friendship
Luna sat outside the window and smiled as she watched the two. "Seems our idea might just work."

"You mean, where we put his house?" Twilight asked, as she looked at her notes.

"Yes." Luna sighed. "And how is the addition coming?"

"The custom ship is still in transit. It should be here by the time he's at full health." Twilight explained. "Though I still don't know where we'll put him till it's ready. Not that I don't have the space. But…"

"Tomorrow, I will be making an announcement. Make sure he's able to attend." She said before turning away. "Pinkie already knows her part."

"Oh… OK princess."

That night Rainbow plopped down on the couch before motioning Swift over. "Come on. You're not going to get better if you toss and turn all night."

Swift crawled up and lay next to her. "If we're not careful. This might turn into a routine." He laughed.

Rainbow rolled her eyes. "Yea… just take a deep breath and get some sleep before I kick you off the couch."

The group of travelers gathered around an old discarded boat. They dug through the remains and what washed onto the sand. After a few minutes they pulled out a box and returned to camp where their friends were singing. "Put her in bed with the captain's son. Put her in bed with the captain's son. Put her in bed with the captain's son…"

Author's Note

It was bound to happen. I think this song fits the chapter. In a matter of speaking. Don't you think? Also. No. They're not going to bang... yet. Who knows. They might just end up as close friends. Maybe Rainbow will help him hook up with one of her friends. Or even with Luna.