Swift sat in the Castle of Friendship alone after the ponies went outside to say their goodnights, banging his face into a nearby pillow. "Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Why did I say that stuff?" He groaned. Looking himself over he groaned again. "Stupid body." He took a deep breath and sighed. "I really hope this doesn't mean I have to deal with being in a rut."

"Are you entering your hut?" A voice asked, causing Swift to turn to the source in shock to see Spike. "If you want I can look into getting you something to help if you're embarrassed."

"Are you even old enough to get those kinds of things?" Swift asked, glancing at the door a few times. "Also… this stays between us. Ok?"

Spike shrugged. "The pony at the shop understands these kinds of things. And I Pinkie Promised. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." He said doing the motions.

"A what?... whatever." Swift muttered. "Let's find out where they're going to put me first. But thanks. I'll remember this."

Spike nodded and got on the couch next to him. "Is your hut the only thing that's bothering you?"

"The fact that as far as I know it's my first? And I have the feeling it's why I was staring at a few of the girls?" Swift asked sarcastically. "So far. Yes."

Spike put a sympathetic claw on his shoulder before turning to move to the door. Just as he opened it they heard. "You want what?" Rainbow gasped loudly. "I don't have the room for him. And neither does Fluttershy. And don't think about putting him at Applejack's."

"And what the hay is wrong with the farm?" Applejack snapped.

"Nothing… if you want to make him sick." Rainbow huffed. Swift had to admit he was starting to like Rainbow Dash more with how she was thinking of his comfort more than just sticking him… Swift had to shove his face in a pillow to muffle a scream as he listened.

"And what the hay does that mean?"

"It may be because he's from the cea." Luna replied. "It would make sense."

"Not that I wouldn't mind having him at the shop." Rarity chimed in. "It would put quite a bit of unneeded strain on everypony involved."

"And no Pinkie. I understand how willing you'd be to ask the Cakes for a favor. But he needs rest. And you're the last pony that would be able to help with that." Twilight explained. "That just leaves… me." She sighed.

"It would be easier for you to help with his memory problem." Rainbow pointed out. "Plus we all would know he's safe."

"One problem with that." Twilight groaned. "The castle can be… confusing." She admitted. "And a pony in his condition would end up with a headache each time he went down the hallway."

"What if Spike was to help?" Rarity suggested. "After all. They are guys. And he needs a male to hang out with."

Spike and Swift shared a glance as the idea actually made a lot of sense. "I don't know Rarity. Spike has a lot of chores to do. And-"

"And he'd be able to help Spike with them and learn that much faster." Rainbow pointed out.

Luna, who was quite up to now, laughed. "Perhaps, the reason none of you are interested in having him stay is simpler than having room or HIS health." Swift gulped as he had a bad feeling he knew where this was going. As he was about to move to have Spike shut the door, Luna said the magic words. "Perhaps you girls are entering your heat sickle."

There was a moment of silence as Spike thankfully shut the door quietly as the two shared a blush. "Maybe… we should look into getting those toys sooner rather than later." Spike mentioned as he moved to a side door. "I'll check with Twilight where they end up putting you."

"Thanks Spike." Swift sighed, before stuffing his head into a pillow. "Great. Not only am I entering a rut. But now I have to deal with six mares that are likely entering their heat. Just kill me now." He groaned.

After what felt like ages passed, the front door opened before the girls walked in with mixed looks of embarrassment and curiosity. Luna for her credit was the primary one that looked calm as she spoke. "I spoke with the girls about where you should stay. And we have come to a decision…" She waited till Swift looked up to continue. "We'll leave the final choice with you. Each girl is willing to make room and exceptions considering your condition."

Swift gulped, fearing the choices. "And what are the choices?"

"Girls?" Luna prompted. Rainbow, Fluttershy and Rarity stepped forward. "Rainbow's cloud house has a sound dampening enchantment on it. So you'd have your privacy. Rarity has several remedies that can help with your head. And Fluttershy's animals would be able to help take care of you. Not to mention it'd be easier for her to find you a pet of your own."

Swift gulped and looked between the three. "Buck…"

Author's Note

I was thinking of holding off on this little conflict. But I couldn't resist. Plus, after the last chapter of him confessing who he liked. I just had to do it.