Twilight sat with Big Mac after their "date" as he listened to her talk about what happened in town recently. A smile came across his face at the news about Spike and Rainbow Dash. And despite his efforts, he laughed hearing her mention it being a surprise.

"What's so funny?" She asked.

"Twilight. Didn't ya say before how she was worried about him going to the dragon lands?" He replied.

"Yes…"

"She wasn't worried about his well-being was she?" He asked.

Twilight thought for a moment. "Well… no. Not completely. And she was eager to blow our cover to protect him…"

"And out of everypony in town. Who did she pick to write things down for her?"

Twilight blinked and facehoofed. "I can't believe I didn't see it sooner."

"I reckon they didn't either." He laughed. "But the signs were there."

Twilight smiled and nuzzled up against him with a sigh. "Well… I think we can agree that things are working out for the best."

"Eeyup." He replied as they both laughed. He didn't like to talk much. But somehow, being with her… he felt like he could talk to her about anything. He felt… right.

Applejack sighed as she sat at her cart in town as she watched ponies pass by. She was happy for her friends. She honestly was… but… she also felt jealous. Twilight and her brother made a surprisingly cute couple… Rainbow and Spike worked… Pinkie had that Sandwich stallion… and somehow Rarity and Fluttershy made some sense.

She sighed and eyed a few ponies that passed by. She couldn't help but to wonder… "When will I find MY somepony?" It was aggravating. Was she too focused on her country style of life to be noticed? Should she try mixing in some of her Mainhatten ways to draw attention to herself? Maybe it was the way she looked?

She looked herself over, for a moment. She did know a few things about fashion. She'd have to thank her aunt and uncle for that. Maybe she can make it work. Toss together a few things from the dresses Rarity made for her.

As the idea started to appeal to her, she noticed a familiar stallion passing with his head hung. "Zephyr Breeze?" She called in shock. To her surprise he didn't quickly pick himself up as he went over to her. "What the hay happened?"

Sighing, he pointed to Rainbow and Spike as they crossed the street. "That happened." He sighed. "What is it he has that I don't?"

"Respect for one. A desire to make something of himself?" She replied flatly.

Zephyr blinked and hung his head. "I really messed things up for myself with her… didn't I?"

"Eeyup." She agreed before thinking for a moment. "But I reckon I have an idea on how you can earn some respect from her. And your sister."

"How?"

"Y'all come work at the farm." She replied with a smile. "I'll help get you in shape and ready to tackle any job."

Zephyr thought for a moment before nodding. "Not like I have much else to lose. When do we start?"

"Now." She replied pointing to the cart. "You can pull this up to the farm and we'll set you up with a schedule." The two smiled and packed up before making their way to the farm.

Spike sighed and sat on his old bed in Twilight's castle as he looked around the room for the last time. Taking a deep breath he sighed and closed his eyes as he remembered all the good times he had here. Though it was true he was able to come back any time he felt like it, he wanted to give Twilight a chance to be independent. And he needed the chance to do the same.

Grabbing the last box he made his way outside where Rainbow was arguing with a worker about a room…

"I told you that we can't put a lava pool in the basement. It'd make the rest of the house a death trap." He groaned.

"And I told you it's possible with magic. Fuck! MY home is waterproof. AND IT'S A FUCKING CLOUD!!!!" Rainbow snapped.

"She's right." Spike called as he made his way over. "A cooling spell on a few walls will take care of the temperature problem, you can connect it to a chimney for ventilation. And I can easily get Ember to supply us with the lava."

"But how are you going to keep it from cooling?" He asked smugly.

"Obviously the same way you'd keep the temperature regulated." A calm voice answered.

The group turned to see Luna approach with a soft smile. "Princess Luna!" They gasped as the stallion bowed.

"Let me worry about the temperature problems. You focus on construction of their home." She told him before motioning for him to leave. Once they were alone, she smiled and looked between the two. After a moment she smiled and turned away. "I came to see how you were doing after your extended vacation. But I can see that in a sense, you two have not announced the full extent of it to your friends."

"We're waiting for the right moment." Spike gulped.

Smiling, Luna looked back at them from over her shoulder. "I see… then I wish you the best of luck"

Rainbow quickly moved over to the princess and whispered. "What about what I asked in the letter?"

Luna smiled and nodded. "Fear not Rainbow Dash. I have already seen to your request being ready when you are. And I hope it was alright. I added a surprise to celebrate your finding a mate."

Rainbow nodded with a smile. "Thank you."

Author's Note

I wonder what RD is up too... and why did she need the princess's help? I wonder.