Rainbow and Phoenix walked in and sat at a table together. As Rainbow looked at the menu, her mouth watered at the options. She never thought food looked so good in her life. But at this moment, she was craving something… she blinked as her eyes locked on a dish that had meat. Gulping, she reached out and grabbed his shirt. "Hun… I want meat…"

Taking a deep breath he took her hand giving it a gentle kiss. "I know it might be something you normally wouldn't get. But if you're craving it. Then get a small bowl. Just take your time." He confirmed, before looking at the bar.

"Is something wrong?" She asked before pointing out her order to the waitress.

"She's eyeing one of the tables. We may have a problem." Phoenix replied.

"Why is that?" Rainbow asked as she scanned the room.

"Possible repeat offenders." He replied softly. "See anyone you recognize?"

"I think so. But it's hard to tell without seeing their cutie marks." Rainbow replied. "The mare kinda reminds me of… but I'm probably just seeing things."

Phoenix thought for a moment and smirked. "Then once this place gets cleared out you can check the guys."

"Eager to look at another female's flank already?" Rainbow teased.

"If it's someone close to you. Would you be upset?" He asked before giving the stallion waiter his order.

Rainbow thought for a moment before putting a hand on his lap. "As long as you're not going to leave me for her."

After a few minutes of eating their food, Phoenix noticed one of the guys at the suspicious table grab the mare and pull her onto his lap. The two glance at the bar as the female nods back to them. Letting out a sigh, Phoenix got up and looked back to Rainbow. "Enjoy your food and the show." He said before walking over.

Rainbow smiled and watched as he calmly stood behind the guy that was holding the mare. "Would you boys mind letting the lady get back to work?"

"Piss off gramps." The guy huffed. "We're having fun. Right babe?"

Phoenix glanced at the mare as she tried to pull away. Letting out a sigh Phoenix grabbed her wrist with one hand and the back of the guy's head with the other. Within seconds, he pulled her off the guy's lap and to his chest as the other hand slammed the guy's face into the table. "You ok mis?"

"That was awesome." She replied breathlessly.

He smiled and let her go before lifting the guy to his feet. "I think you boys had enough. Now be good and pay your bill. And don't forget a tip for the kindness of this helpful waitress." Within seconds the guy and his buddies tossed a few handfuls of money on the table.

Seeing what was coming, several of the other customers moved their tables moments before Phoenix flung the guy towards the door. Thankfully the guys ran out as Phoenix returned to the table with Rainbow.

Rainbow crossed her legs as she tried to ignore her growing excitement. "Tonight. You… me… bed…" She instructed. Phoenix smiled and nodded as he sat with her.

"You said your little friend… what was her name?" He asked.

"Scootaloo."

"Right. If she changed like you did. She may have been older than you thought. If that's her that is." He explained. "She has a similar build as you do."

"Are you saying you want to rut her?" Rainbow asked. "Because I don't know how I feel about that."

"You can watch."

Rainbow quickly looked back at her food and started eating again so she didn't have to reply.

As they finished eating the female at the bar called for last drinks. "Looks like it's about time to learn the truth." He told her happily. Downing his beer he looked over at Rainbow as she nursed her meat broth. "I'll talk to them. Come over when you're done." He said as he got up and made his way to the bar where the mare was talking with the female.

"Long time no see Phoenix." The bartender laughed. "I missed watching you kick scum out of my bar."

"And I missed enjoying your food, Kitty. New cook?" He replied.

"What brings you? I doubt you came just for old time sake." She laughed.

"I have a few clients looking for their friends. Ponies to be precise. And a purple dragon." Phoenix explained looking around the room.

"So. Is the lady sipping her bowl one of your clients?" Kitty asked.

"You can check mine if I can check yours." He replied.

After a few moments Kitty motioned for him and the mare to go in the back. "Do what he says. It'll be fine." She told the mare before they went to the back.

As Phoenix and the mare went into the back, Kitty went over to Rainbow once the room was cleared. "Ok hun. You're clear to take off whatever you put on to hide your identity."

Rainbow thought for a moment before pulling off her wig. "Crash?" Soren gasped.

"Hay clipper." Rainbow laughed.

The stallions looked her over before covering themselves. "You look good." Soren said with a nervous smile.

"Sorry. I already have a mate." Rainbow laughed. "You'll have to get his permission."

Kitty laughed and sat next to her before calling. "Hay Spike! Get your tail out here and say hi to your friend?"

Hearing this, Rainbow blinked. "Well… I guess that explains the food." Spike walked out causing Rainbow's legs to twitch. "Wow… Spike… looking food."

"You too Dash." He replied as he walked over. Seeing the bowl he blinked. "Wait… you ordered the meat bowl? But you're… I thought… Why did you order meat?"

"I had a craving… mostly because I'm… pregnant."

In the other room, Phoenix stood and looked the mare over. "Take off your pants."

"What?" She asked. "Why do you need me to do that?"

"Your cutie mark." He replied bluntly. "Simple as that."

"I… I don't have one." She sighed. "I haven't found my special talent yet."

"Scootaloo?"

"Yes?"

He smiled and put a hand on her shoulder. "It's fine if-" He froze as she pushed herself against him and pulled him into a kiss. After a moment he pulled away. "Feel better? Rainbow is waiting."

Scootaloo whimpered softly as she sighed. And nodded. "Ok… but… do you think there's a chance we can…"

"You'll have to talk to her first." He replied, opening the door for her. "Shall we?"

Author's Note

I'm tempted on making an Averagers reference. But I'll hold onto that for a later chapter.