A/N: So, shall we explain what has happened to this story for a while for our dear readers?

Flair: Well last time we had the group getting used to life in Stalliongrad and Rainbow learning that she became a queen of one of the realms of it without knowing. Rainbow, how do you feel about that now?

Rainbow growls. "Whoever signed me up for this, I'm going to throttle you."

Flair: Please present all complaints and anger over these things to our new PR department head. Pinkie!

Pinkie giggles as she pops out behind us. "Hiya. What do you need?"

Flair: Rainbow has a complaint.

Pinkie hops on over to Rainbow. "What do you need to say to dear old auntie Pinkie Pie?"

Rainbow frowns. "They put me as queen, queen! Do I look like a queen?!"

"Well you are in the dress and wearing the crown Lightning gave you." Pinkie says.

Rainbow yells as she throws herself at us before she gets caught in my telekinesis field. "Sorry, not happening."

Flair: She didn't even get through the first layer of defenses. I'll get Lightning to take his wife home. I'm sure Talion and Typhoon want to see their mother soon as well.

At least we are back. Sorry about the wait guys. We were working on another story and boy did we milk it. But, we're back and have tons of ideas for this story. So you may expect us to switch at times so we can recharge in a sense.

Flair: But don't think we are done with the other story. We will be flip flopping back and forth between them. Well now it is time for the show to go on.

Disclaimer: We don't own anything we don't own.

"Speaking"

'Thoughts'

"I hate you all." Zagai said as he tries to waddle around in a penguin suit.

Aquila smirks. "Oh pipe down you turkey. It's all in good fun."

"What do you think my foals?" Lightning asks.

They all cheer and either run to him or laugh like crazy on their back.

"Talion, Typhoon, you are quiet today." Lightning says.

They both look up a bit. "What?" They both ask.

"I asked what do you think of that." Lightning says noticing they were distracted.

They both look over to Zagai and snickers. "Okay, that's a picture perfect moment." Talion said before snickering some more.

"There is my kids." Lightning says scooping them up with his wings and hugs them.

They keep snickering until Zagai tries to step over a bench and topples over and they just see flailing legs. "A little help." He said to which all of the occupants in the room laughs out loud.

"Aquila, help him." Lightning orders.

Aquila giggles and salutes. "Aye, aye." She said rolling Zagai away. "Hey! Easy!" He calls out as he was rolled.

Scootaloo grins before seeing a candle nearby and grabs it with her tail and moves it over to his tail before placing it back. "Something's burning." Zagai said before feeling a heat behind him. "Oh no." He said to himself before they see him start to try to run around the place. "Help! I'm on fire!" He yelled before being drenched. "Thank you." He said flatly.

"Scoot." Lightning says.

Scootaloo was still giggling. "Sorry, couldn't resist."

Lightning shakes his head. "So what is next on the schedule for today?"

"We have a progress report on the preparations." Kyou says.

"I see, the one who has it, read it." Lightning says.

"The smiths are working hard on the weapons and armor. We are around 30% done in that regard and the farms are starting to set aside portions of their fields to send as supplies for the armies." Kyou says.

Lightning nods. "Good, anything else to report?"

"We have begun recruiting new soldiers mainly amongst the younger generations." Kyou says.

Lightning sighs. "Hope the family is accepting at least. There are voluntary systems still going alongside of the draft, correct?"

"The draft won't be implemented until after December. After that, all holds will start the draft." Kyou says.

"As I expect from one of the five wyvern generals." Lightning says.

Kyou sighs. "Also, we are placing out watch lines for any surprises just in case."

"Just to be safe, the jarls and the high king have agreed to start circulating rumors we will attack island federation, as such we have double the ship production in Haafingar and Winterhold to keep up appearances." Lightning says.

Kyou nods. "Okay then. Anything else you need sir?"

"I think Saber needs to be held." Lightning says.

Kyou smiles and brings Saber who was crawling around her onto her lap and tickles his stomach. "Who's a good boy?"

Lightning smiles as he look to Daring who was sleeping with her mouth wide open with Star sleeping on her stomach.

Rainbow sighs as she rubs her stomach. "At least we are getting a bigger family."

"Yeah and now that business is done for the day, we can just relax." Lightning says getting up while holding Talion and Typhoon.

Rainbow smiles as she looks to Scootaloo. "Hey Scoots, want to join?"

"I'm good." Scootaloo says stretching.

Rainbow shrugs. "Have it your way."

Twilight groans as she leans back in her seat and looks at the canister. "I'm going to have a lot of studying to do."

"That is the life of a mage my student." Lightning says.

Twilight chuckles. "I meant this thing." She said pointing to the canister. "Still, how are you holding up Agni?"

"I'm loving this." Agni says as he rubs his back against the fire he was laying on.

Twilight shakes her head. "Spike?"

"Lightning is treating me like the crystal ponies do." Spike says as he is fed gems.

Twilight rolls her eyes. "I'm scared to ask you Shadow."

"In the middle of a competition here." Shadow says having a staring contest with general Razor Talons.

Twilight groans. "Am I the only one sane here?"

"You could have some of my scholars help you research. They all have insatiable appetites for knowledge." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "Maybe, but will I be lead on this or be forced to take backstage?"

"Of course, you are asking for assistance, not for it to be taken over. In fact, if I didn't have to govern the hold and raise my kids, I would most likely be studying it nonstop at this moment." Lightning says.

Twilight giggles. "I would guess so. You know, I have been wondering. If other universes like ours exist, then what be different?"

"Best not to follow that train of thought. It could consume your life entirely." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "Yeah, you're right. Well, I'm heading to catch some rest. How much longer until Heart's Warming?"

"It is not called that here. The holiday we celebrate is Providence day." Lightning says.

Twilight rolls her eyes. "Whatever it is, how long?"

"We start celebrating on the twenty fourth and don't stop till January." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "At least I won't fall asleep again."

Shadow just smirks as she kept staring.

"Think of it as a huge festival and we don't get too loud at night. Also there are several plays that are performed. So a good time for shows and I heard from Applejack they will have cider for it." Lightning says.

Rainbow drools. "Cider." She moans.

"You may have a little Rainbow. Remember the foal you carry." Lightning says.

Rainbow groans. "I want more." Rainbow whines.

"Rainbow, you agreed." Lightning reminds.

Rainbow groans to the ceiling. "Why did I agree?"

"Because you care more for us than you care for cider." Talion says.

"Look how wise our son is already dear." Lightning says proudly.

Rainbow smiles. "Yeah, he is. Just needs to work on those table manners."

"Our family's future is bright." Lightning says.

Talion smiles until Typhoon tackles him and they start wrestling around.

"Very bright. Now, we have a guest coming. The jarl of Haafingar is coming to visit for the Providence celebration." Lightning says.

Twilight looks up. "Isn't that the hold in which Solitude is in?" Twilight asks.

"Correct. He is also an old friend." Lightning says.

Twilight smiled. "Well that's good. Though I wonder, if we are gathering here, won't they attack Equestria once we are in war? With all of us busy."

"They won't waste the resources for an expedition like that again, especially after we make our next move. Remember, the nobles of the Dominion are stingy when it comes to supplying wealth and men. That works in our favor here. Besides, we have trained the citizens well and Celestia cannot disband the army with Luna actively opposing her on the subject. Also my faction is supporting her and the military now are bolstered by that clan of orcs." Lightning says.

Twilight sigh in relief. "Good. I wonder how both of them are faring at this moment?"

"Hasn't Luna been telling you in your dreams?" Lightning asks.

Twilight chuckles nervously. "Well…it's more like showing than telling." She said blushing.

Lightning facehooves. "My student, next time you see her, make her tell you." Lightning says.

Twilight blushes heavily. "Um…sure."

"I mean it." Lightning says firmly.

Twilight tries to nod. "Yeah, I will."

"Rainbow, you must be presentable for greeting our guest. You know what that means." Lightning says.

Rainbow's eyes widen. "No, not again." She pleaded.

"Rainbow, after we greet him, you may go change out of it." Lightning says.

Rainbow glares at him. "It's not that, it's the dressing up part."

"Love, it is proper etiquette here. You have to wear a proper dress when the high king or another Jarl visits." Lightning says.

Rainbow groans and drops her head onto the table with a clatter. "Dang my life."

"It won't be long my wife." Lightning says petting her mane.

Rainbow purrs. "That's nice."

"It won't be all bad. After the ceremonial greeting is over, you can dismiss yourself and go change back into either winter attire or no clothes at all." Lightning says.

Rainbow smirks. "No clothes, huh?"

"I would advise against it, being so cold and you are carrying." Lightning reminds.

Rainbow presses up against him. "And what if I come in naked?"

"That would be a scene to see as most now wear clothes as a custom and only remove them for…" Lightning stops and puts a hoof on her stomach.

Rainbow giggles. "And what if that's what I want?"

"No love, the foal." Lightning says immediately going serious.

Rainbow pouts. "Aw. Can't I at least have a drink?"

"You may have some cider, but not too much." Lightning says, his voice slipping back into caring.

Rainbow smirks. "I meant from you. You know…" She said slipping her hoof down his chest.

"Rainbow, the foals are here." Lightning reminds, making her stop.

Rainbow smiles. "I meant when we are alone at least."

"Maybe, also Rainbow, it is about time for the doctor's annual checkup to make sure no issue have arose." Lightning reminds.

Rainbow groans. "Aw, can't you at least give me something to go by for now?"

"Rainbow, foals." Lightning reminds again.

Rainbow raises an eyebrow. "And I meant a kiss."

"That, I am glad to do." Lightning says before capturing her lips.

Rainbow giggles into the kiss and both Talion and Typhoon groans out in disgust. "Ew." They said.

"Satisfied?" Lightning asks ending it.

Rainbow nods. "Better get going. But you owe me more later."

"After you see the doctors and we greet my old friend." Lightning says.

Rainbow sighs. "Let's go."

"Guards, escort my wife to see the doctors." Lightning orders.

Rainbow sighs as she gets up and follows the guards as Lightning turns to his kids. "Alright guys, what do you want to do until my friend comes here?"

"Can you teach me that game you and the generals play dad?" Talion asks, causing Lightning to raise an eyebrow.

"Yeah, me too." Typhoon added.

"You wish to learn how to play Xiangqi, huh?" Lightning asks smiling.

They both nod. "Yeah, can we play? It looks cool." Typhoon said.

"Alright, I will teach you." Lightning says getting up off his throne.

They both smile as Scootaloo seems to be licking her claws. "Mind if I watch?"

"Not at all angel." Lightning says as guards bring out the board and pieces.

Scootaloo blushes a bit as both Talion and Typhoon looks at her. "Angel?" They both ask.

"My nickname for your older sister." Lightning says setting up the pieces before starting to explain the rules.

After a few hours, Rainbow returned in her dress, wearing her crown and favoring her right hind leg. "Wonder what I miss?" She asked herself before seeing the large board on the table and sees her foals watching Lightning play against Talion. "What's going on?"

"Our foals wanted me to teach them how to play Xiangqi." Lightning says waiting on his son to move.

Talion moves his hoof and moves a piece. "Your turn."

Lightning moves the cannon piece and uses his magic to flip the emperor piece over. "You lasted nine moves. That is impressive son."

Talion smiles. "My turn." Scootaloo said.

"Of course ange…" Lightning stops as his ear rises. "The horn at the front gate has been blown. Jarl Benawi has arrived. Scoots, quickly get changed." Lightning instructs.

Scootaloo groans as she walks away. "Dang it, why can't I have much fun at games?"

"I'm still a little sore at you. Those doctors gave me a shot again." Rainbow says.

"And now you are not acting like you are in constant heat." Lightning says as he and Rainbow walk to the two thrones.

Rainbow sighs. "I really hate those."

"But they are necessary." Lightning says as they take their seats, Rainbow laying in hers.

Lightning looks to her. "You okay?"

"Just sitting to not inconvenience our foal and to stay off my sore flank." Rainbow says.

Lightning smiles. "It will go away soon. Now then, let's see how my old friend looks."

The doors soon open and in walked a brown earth pony with green eyes and a black mane and tail dressed in what looked to be ceremonial armor.

"Welcome my friend." Lightning greeted.

"Nice place as always." Benawi said.

"Thank you." Lightning says getting up and walking over and the two shared a hug.

Benawi chuckles. "It's great to see you again old friend."

"As it is to see you. Now that the ceremonial greeting is over, let us enjoy the festival, shall we?" Lightning asks.

Benawi smiles. "Lets."

"Rainbow, you can now change out of the dress and tell Scoots she missed it." Lightning says.

"Finally!" Rainbow yells as she rushes out of there.

"My wife comes from a culture that doesn't normally wear clothes and is a tomboy in nature." Lightning explains.

Benawi chuckles. "Wish I had one like that. She looked fun to be with."

"She is and you remember Kyou Kai, correct?" Lightning asks.

Benawi shivers. "How could I not? Three times for my head. Three during the war. What about her?"

"You know how high king Ulfric was not satisfied with me just having one wife?" Lightning asks.

Benawi nods. "Yeah, what about it?"

"I have consented and taken her as a mistress. She has already bared a foal. A pegasus colt named Saber." Lightning says as servants come out with food and drink.

Benawi smiles. "Wow, you really came far with your family."

"I also have one other, the famed adventure, Daring, is my other mistress. She has already bore me a daughter, her name is Star." Lightning says.

Benawi chuckles. "Wow. And your first wife?"

"I believe you already met the twins and she is once more expecting." Lightning says.

Benawi chuckles. "Okay, you're good with family all right. What about your kids? How are they?"

"They are playing around here as we speak, but that reminds me I haven't introduced you to someone. Twilight, please come here and take a break." Lightning calls.

Twilight pops her head up from around a table. "Don't bother, I'm studying here." She said before ducking her head down. Lightning growls before pulling all the books out and away from the table. "Hey!" Twilight yells as she brings her head back up. "Some of those books were important."

"Twilight, show some respect for our guest. You are a princess and one of those in line to rule Equestria." Lightning scolds.

Twilight sighs and gets up and walks over to them. "So who is this?"

"This is Jarl Benawi, the Jarl of Solitude and its hold." Lightning reminds as if talking to a kindergartener.

Twilight frowns. "Hi there. Twilight Sparkle. Now I have to get back to studying. I got an experiment running and it's timed." She said before walking away.

"I guess I can burn these then." Lightning says conjuring a fireball near her books.

Twilight looks back to him and glares at him. "Don't you dare."

"Then be respectful my student." Lightning says his glare matching hers.

Twilight keeps trying to glare at him until Benawi chuckles. "This is your student? She's got a lot of spunk for a mare. More so than some of my soldiers."

"I will leave you two to talk than." Lightning says getting up and taking the hostage books with him as he and his mistresses and children leave.

Twilight stares at Benawi. "You into science?"

Benawi smiled as they started a discussion that lasted for hours. "I'm sorry. I may be smart, but when it comes to individuals like you and Lightning, I don't compare." Benawi says.

Twilight waves him off. "It's fine. Most don't get what goes on in others heads completely. Though that can unspoken for spouses and that."

"I must say, this trip has already been worthwhile talking to such an intelligent and beautiful mare." Benawi says.

Twilight blushes a little and turns away a bit. "Yeah, listen. I'm running out of time for my experiment."

"Oh is it night already?" Benawi says noticing that the light was provided by candles now.

Twilight sighs. "Well, there goes my time. Now that amount is ruined."

"I am sorry if I caused you any inconvenience." Benawi says.

"No, it's my fault. I should have paid attention to the time." Twilight says.

Benawi sighs. "Well, you better get going if you want it done. When can I talk to you again?"

"That would be enjoyable." Twilight says hiding a blush.

Benawi smirks. "I asked when I can see you again."

"I am staying here all of the Providence celebration." Twilight says feeling her heart start to race.

Benawi nods. "All right then. I'll be staying where Lightning usually keeps his guest. Good night." He said walking away.

"Good night." Twilight says walking away.

"Aw, little Twily is in love." Shadow said poking the canister.

"Shut up." Twilight says her face burning.

Shadow smirks. "What would poor Luna think about you? What hath thou done Twilight Sparkle? Have thou betrayed and committed adultery on me?" She fakes in Luna's voice.

Twilight started charging a spell.

Shadow giggles. "I'll be quiet now. Just know where you're going."

"Huh?" Twilight asks before Shadow flies into her.

Twilight groans as Spike and Agni looks up from watching the canister and sees her falls face down asleep. "There she goes again." Spike said.

Agni sighs. "Wonder where auntie Shadow is taking mom to now?"

Spike shrugs. "Ah, she will probably wake up soon."

Twilight groans as she wakes up and looks around a bit and sees just white space. "Huh, that's something. Maybe a waiting space?" She thought to herself.

"Okay, hang on." Shadow said and Twilight couldn't see her. "Here, this should be good."

Twilight looks around as the world militarized a bit and she becomes blinded a bit before she landed in what looked like Ponyville. "Looks like…wha…?" Twilight asks as she sees bipedal creatures like monkeys, but still pony and sees the males walking around and the females naked and all crawling around like dogs and tied by collars and leashes. Even seeing one mare, as she could guess, being used by multiple stallions out in the open and the other males were just cheering at them. Another was screaming out on her back on the ground as another two stallions were on top of her and actually raping her while pulling at the black collar on her neck and making her choke.

"Hey! One's loose! Get her!" Twilight hears and sees a different species coming after her with some staffs and spears before some cracking was heard and the view in front of her shatters like glass. "Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!" She heard Shadow yell as the pieces disappear and she spies her old library with her naked and without her horn and wings covered by a red covering and tied to what looks like Spike fully grown before that shard disappears as well.

"What was that?!" Twilight yells out the now white empty space.

Shadow sighs as she appeared in front of her. "Sorry. That wasn't supposed to be there. That was a universe where it's destined to fall victim to its own lifestyle. Becoming a poison that will consume it as well. Nature will take over and make the universe fall soon. But for now…" Shadow said before looking back at the space and they both see chains with many locks wrap around a single shard. "It will locked away until its rot kills it." Shadow looks back at her with an apologetic look. "Let me make it up to you. I'll teach you something instead of sending you somewhere." She said now walking in the opposite direction.

Twilight looks back at the tied shard before following Shadow. "Can't I do anything?"

Shadow shakes her head. "You tried in that one. It won't matter. Like I said, it will poison itself soon enough. Give it a few years. Anyway, let me tell you about spirits themselves." She said as a large door appears with many carvings on the doors. "The way I can send you to another universe is because everything is connected. Spirits are more in tune with this than any mortal. This is because we sometimes have to work together to make our universe right. That chain lockup was me asking the others to lock up the universe and to make others like it lock up as well. Those doomed to fail, so don't worry. Anyway, the fact of the matter is, many things can happen. The infinite universe theory states that any action that happens in any length of time will have two or more outcomes. Like in the first one I sent you in. Lightning came to your country late and the place was turned into a desert. The second was the ice planet, where technology became so advanced because you studied less in magic and when the war happened, no one saw what was happening with the planet. That one was unrelated. Didn't know that was in my files." Shadow said pointing to the shard.

"So this is a part of the spirit world than?" Twilight asks.

Shadow nods. "Yep, welcome to the Void. Where spirits come sometimes to relax and meet each other for serious or casual talking. Sort of like a hotel or neutral territory." She said now with a smile.

"Wait, explain that last part. Neutral territory." Twilight says.

Shadow nods. "Yeah, sometimes spirits fight each other and its gets bad. Like world ending or even universe ending bad. So they come here to talk or duke it out because this place is an entirely different dimension. What you are right now, that's your spirit. You can only come in if you are with one of us and we consent to you entering. Otherwise you would be kicked out."

"So there are other territories?" Twilight asks.

"Yes. The spirit world is split into elemental areas. Like for example, you and Agni would be most comfortable in the fire realm. Though I know little of it as I have never been there and have only been here or the dark realm." Shadow says.

Twilight nods and takes another look at the door which was now morphing into something and changes into a large ruby and soon other large jewels appear each time, never the same color. "Think of each of these as one of the realms." Shadow says.

Twilight looks surprised. "That's a lot."

Shadow smiles. "Well, there are many lifestyles and magic abound."

"So has anyone ever been to the realm before besides spirits?" Twilight asks.

"Oh yes. I know for a fact your teacher Lightning has been to the lightning realm, but most don't talk about their experiences on their trip." Shadow says.

Twilight nods before thinking of something and looks back to her. "Why are you showing me this and not making me learn it on my own or send me somewhere?"

Shadow sighs and walks up to her. "Because I almost sent you somewhere where you will fall to the ground hard. Tell me, what do you feel when I do this?" She asked before taking Twilight's hooves in hers.

Twilight looks down at them. "I feel, whoa. That's a lot of heat." She said feeling her body heat and not from her magic.

Shadow nods. "There's a gas or something in the air that makes you a bit honry. I had to get you out soon and you might be stuck like this for a while. So for now, no trips or anything. Just listen and calm down. Besides…" She said taking one of Twilight's legs and smooths out the fur. "I…kinda like you. Didn't want to lose you to something like that. I would lose my favorite mare." She said smiling.

"Sorry, but you are spoken for." Twilight says smirking.

Shadow chuckles. "I'm a spirit. I'm not bound to one thing. I can leave anytime I want. Besides, I'm bound to you for now, so what do you say to something akin to pillow talk for a while?"

"You're lying. I know you made a pact with Lightning and you are really bound to him." Twilight says.

"Ah, you have learnt much about spirits and magic since you went to the college I see." Shadow says smirking.

Twilight smiles. "Yeah, had to make sure with what you're selling."

Shadow laughs. "There's my mare. Now come on, nothing funny." She pushing her and Twilight lands on a bed. "Just talk." Shadow said jumping onto the bed.

"So I have wondered, can spirits reproduce like us?" Twilight asks.

Shadow blushes in her own way. 'Straight to the embarrassing stuff.' She thinks.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. "Well?"

Shadow sighs. "No and yes. For example on no. Eris, goddess of discord and mother of Discord. However, there are some spirits that can reproduce with others and even mortals, though that's a fulfilling life, it ends sadly for the spirit. They are spirits that in tune to more of the nature lifestyle than those of the universal nature. That's what makes them reproduce. However, for me, there is none and certainly none of Eris. I really had fun with getting multiple partners on her." She said giggling and blushes a bit.

"Then why blush at the end…unless you do have an eye on somepony…maybe even the one who you are bound to." Twilight says.

Shadow now smirks with still a blush. "Now that's a double answer. I'm bound to you." She said tapping the bracelet on Twilight. "And of course Lightning. So there are only two possibilities and you can guess both."

"I said the one who bound you. You bound yourself to me remember?" Twilight asks as she could swear she heard the sound of breaking glass come from her.

Shadow shivers. 'Think spirit. Think. I got it.' She thinks before trying something behind Twilight.

"Oh, what is the words Lightning would use here…oh yes, check and mate." Twilight says her smirk never faltering.

"Oh are we playing chess? I love chess." A voice said behind her and Twilight looks to see Luna flying in and Shadow breathes a sigh of relief.

"Oh Luna, perfect timing. You will never believe who the spirit that nearly killed me and the girls and plotted for years to take over Equestria has fallen for." Twilight says.

Luan smiles and looks to Shadow as she lands. "The hardy general, Lightning Bolt."

"Bingo." Twilight says.

Luna giggles as she lands on the bed and takes Twilight onto her lap and hugs her. "Missed you." She said nuzzling her. "So, how has she been in the world of reality?" She asks Shadow.

"Before we get to that. Luna, tell everything that is happening back in Equestria." Twilight says with authority in her voice.

Luna salutes with her tongue sticking out to the side. "Yes my queen." She said before talking about the recent events and moving further down the date.

Shadow sighs as she lays down. "This will be a long dream."

Twilight looks surprised as she listened for a long time. "So Celestia is almost ready to step down?"

"Yes, she wasn't at first, but Lightning's words have rung true. She is starting to feel herself age and she has told me her successor will be you and whatever stallion you choose. The only other option is not an option." Luna says.

"It's Blueblood, isn't it?" Twilight asks.

"I'll skin that stallion!" Shadow yells.

"Yes, that is the only other candidate and he will assume he will be the rule if we announce we will be stepping down." Luna says.

"Ungrateful, rudely, insufficient, thick headed stallion!" Shadow yells out.

"And that is putting it lightly." Luna says.

Twilight smiles. "Why do you hate him so much?"

"It's time to play. Wheel of Reasons! Alright, here is how this work, you spin the wheel and what category it lands on, you must give a reason in that category for the question." Shadow says talking like a gameshow host.

Twilight just sweatdropped as Luna tilts her head. "What's going on?"

Shadow smiles as she turns to a wheel that wasn't there a second ago. "Let's spin the wheel first and see what comes up." She as the wheel spins on its own. "Round and round she goes, where she stops, it will probably be a 69 position." The two mares just stare as the wheel slows before stopping on the category marked 'Disgust.' "And our first one is disgust. Here's the question, Why do I hate Blueblood so much?" Shadow asks reading a card.

Luna thinks on that. "He probably degraded your sites of what you declared your property?"

Shadow chuckles darkly. "Yes, this is correct. For you were mine!" She yells to Luna.

"Let's not get into that." Twilight says as the wheels spun again.

They all watch as the wheel slows down and lands on hatred. "The question is, What can Blueblood do that makes him so hated?" Shadow asks.

"The better question is, what can't he do?" Luna says smiling.

Twilight smiles. "Maybe tried to question you and then just spat on you and your answer?"

Shadow growls. "Yes, he actually hated you so much dear Luna, he voted you to be taken off the throne and court after you came back. Spirits I hate that stallion."

"Oh this is starting to get fun. Spin it again." Luna says bouncing like a filly.

Twilight giggles as the wheel spun again and landed on anger. "And the next question, Who did Blueblood go to take you off the court?" Shadow asks reading a card.

"My sister, who grounded him when he pressed the issue." Luna says.

Shadow grins. "Good, now then, the next one is humiliation. What did Blueblood further get when he tried again?"

Luna raises a hoof. "Oh, this I know. I got the idea to paint him a disgusting green, coat and all. And then once he ran out into the courtyard does he get some sticky wrap and covered in feathers to let everypony know how much of a chicken he is."

Shadow points to herself. "Guilty." She said grinning.

The three share a laugh from that as the wheel disappeared.

Twilight calms down first as the other two follows. "Well, this was fun. And thanks for the information Shadow."

Shadow waves her off. "It's fine. Sorry for almost transporting you into a misogyny world. It's the least I could do for doing that. And now you learned for free or somewhat. You are okay now, right?"

"You know it occurs to me, you are bound to Lightning and in a sense he is still teaching me." Twilight says.

Shadow giggles. "Yeah, that makes sense. So I guess you never left him either in his teachings or lifestyle. Ticked off?"

Twilight pouts. "A little."

Luna giggles. "So cute." She said petting her mane.

"I think somepony has a crush on their teacher." Shadow says.

Twilight blushes heavily. "No I don't!"

"Look how quick she denied it and the blush on her face." Shadow says to Luna who were both dressed up like doctors now.

Twilight quickly jumps off of Luna and backs away on the bed. "Wait a minute."

Luna smiles as she looks to Shadow. "I think our patient might need a checkup and some fixing up."

"But first we need a diagnosis to see if she is a fillyfooler or just bi." Shadow says.

Luna smirks as she unbuttons her shirt. "And what do you suggest?"

"Why don't we take a peek into her memories to where Lightning was teaching her?" Shadow says causing Twilight's eyes to widen.

Twilight raises a hoof. "I protest against this." She tried desperately.

"Your objection is noted. Luna, begin." Shadow says.

Luna smirks as she starts up a spell and soon they see a cloud come out from around Twilight and a screen of some kind come out and show from her point of view. "Okay, let's see. Here we go." Luna said showing one of the teaching sessions. "Oh my, you were staring at that?" Luna asks blushing.

Shadow smirks they keep watching.

They see Lightning turn to Twilight. "Okay, you got that part?" He asks. "Twilight?" He asks, noticing she wasn't listening a bit. "Not again." Lightning says before clapping his hooves in front of her face.

"Huh? What?" The memory Twilight asks as her mane comes into view on top.

Lightning leans in a bit as they hear a thumping sound. "I asked did you get all that or were in dreamland?"

Shadow keeps smiling as she leans into Twilight. "Anything you want to add?" Shadow asks as the memory paused.

Twilight blushes. "Um…"

"You know, Lightning might make a good king of Equestria seeing as he is very popular with the locals already and was born there." Luna says.

Twilight taps her hooves together. "Um…I'm not sure he would go for that."

"You know if you can convince two ponies, Lightning will follow." Shadow says.

Twilight was still tapping her hooves. "Um…he really doesn't have an interest in me."

"Oh, who are they? High king Ulfric and Rainbow Dash. Ulfric will not be hard to convince as his and Lightning's life goal is to defeat the Dominion. Having Lightning becoming king of another nation ensures that the allied forces will have another nation fully committed." Shadow says.

Twilight looks to them. "I don't think he would go for me. He just sees me as a student."

"Rainbow is a bit tougher unless we catch her when she is in heat from her pregnancy." Shadow says.

Twilight blushes. "Um…can't I have a say in this?"

"Twilight. Do you know what a political marriage is?" Luna asks.

Twilight groans as she covers her face with her hooves. "Dang it. Do I have to?"

Luna was silent for a while before speaking again. "Twilight, I didn't want to trouble you with this news because I didn't think you could help, but Equestria is on the verge of civil war." Luna says.

Twilight looks up. "What?"

"My sister has almost completely lost control of her faction of nobles and Burrow's representing me and Lightning is barely keeping his faction in line. Unless we have a pair of strong leaders to rally behind, the nobles will start fighting again, the guards vs. the military." Luna says.

Twilight frowns a bit. "And what, you want me to marry Lightning just for help?"

"Twilight, the title of princess has almost completely lost its luster in our country. Lightning is well respected and considered the hero that saved Equestria. You, despite your position, are mostly unknown to the populace. Even if we announced you as heir and put you on the throne now, Celestia's faction of nobles will rally and rebel and possibly attempt to put Blueblood on the throne." Luna says.

Twilight frown. "Well that's bad. Only because he can give them what they want at the price of all the lower classes gaining the pain. So what, I have to marry Lightning?"

"At this junction, it may be the only way to avoid a civil war and possibly Blueblood becoming king of Equestria." Luna says sadly.

Before Twilight can speak, Shadow had a new memory play on the screen. "Twilight, in life, there will be decisions you must make at your own expense for the good of the whole. You will one day lead all of Equestria, as such you cannot remain ignorant of these things much longer."

Twilight groans and covers her face again. "Okay, hating this change now."

Luna sighs. "Sorry, but you may come to like him soon enough and maybe so will he. Just give it time. After all, most talk to understand."

"And we know you adore that flank of his already." Shadow teases.

Twilight blushes as Luna giggles. "I won't mind sharing the marriage Twilight. Besides, you need one who can give you an heir. Lightning looks suitable."

"I have much to discuss with him after talking to Ulfric and Rainbow." Twilight says sighing.

Shadow pats her back. "It's okay. You still have a bit of time, so why don't you casually talk to him in the meantime. Get to really know him like your friend."

Twilight sighs. "I'll see what I can do. It will be better than Blueblood being on that throne. You remember that proposal he made so that the orphanage be torn down so that a market be placed up in his name selling almost everything about him?"

"Note to self, have Lightning send somepony to assassinate Blueblood." Shadow says writing it down.

They both look at her. "You care about foals that much huh?" Luna asks.

"Oh yes and no. It's just even if you take him as your king, Blueblood will still be a problem. So like a doctor, we cut out the illness." Shadow says.

Luan grins. "I call him a tumor. He feeds on the power and bits rolling in. Fifty percent of an income one month went to him for some reason. We couldn't repair the streets out front one time after the whole changeling invasion."

"Exactly, so Lightning will have to get rid of him for one reason or another and it is time to wake up Twilight." Shadow says.

Twilight sighs and turns to Luna. "See you next night Luna."

Luna smiles and hugs her. "Bye for now Twilight." She said before feeling nothing and sees Twilight gone and Shadow still there. "Want to talk a bit more, Nightmare?" She asks with an eyebrow raised as her happy tone went away.

"It is Shadow, first off." Shadow says.

Luna waves her off. "Whatever the name. Why choose me as your darkness slave?"

Shadow smiles. "Because you were the closest thing I had to choose from to get the job done. And it did, mostly."

Luna glares a bit. "Mostly? Me being banished was a job?"

Shadow sighs. "Yes, the end result. With you gone and your supports being sent into the wind as a result, many things had changed. When others realized you were gone and Celestia took over, relations were strained. Celestia had to talk to the griffon kingdom and had to eat at their meals. I'm sure you can guess the menu and what Celestia's moral values lie."

Luna nods. "Yes, they eat meat and my sister doesn't."

Shadow smiles. "Yep and a war started out because of that. Pity, isn't it? Even after explaining she does try fish, nope, to war!" She mimics.

Luna sighs. "Of course that would happen."

Shadow holds up a hoof. "But, if she didn't, a faction wouldn't have come out of it that still believe in the old ways like those of the Dominion and then both Equestria and the Griffon Kingdom fighting together and gaining stronger ties than before. See, good. And then there's your Night Guards."

Luna raises an eyebrow. "What about them? Taken away and chained in the dungeon?"

Shadow nods. "That was intended, but a lot of them escaped and after saving your sister from a horrible way of getting to see you, Harmony kept you two apart as her punishment as well, they soon became the soldiers in the night. Ghillies in the mist and those that stalk the night. Appropriate nicknames, don't you think?"

Luna huffs. "My guards has always been scary ponies."

Shadow grins. "Yep and soon when the war was breaking out, they took out some of the camps and acted for the citizens of Equestria as you ordered, not your sister and just giving her some talk and information. See, good. Now they have a powerful reputation as the sneakiest guards around. They even came up with an analogy for the guards. Night is to day as the solar guards of watching is to night guards of sneaking. Foals, got to love them."

Luna sighs. "So this whole Nightmare Moon thing, was a plan to make Equestria better?"

"Not at first, it was part of a multi stage plan to seize control, but now things have changed." Shadow says.

Luna looks at her carefully. "And what changed it?"

"I'm not allowed to say." Shadow says.

Luna groans. "Of course you're not. Then what can you tell?"

Shadow grins. "Sorry, but you are not getting that. Maybe our little Twily, but she's still a long ways away. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go molest her." She said before disappearing.

Lightning sat in his study, looking over reports and maps. While looking back to a letter every once in a while.

"Excuse me, Mr. Bolt?" A voice asks from behind the closed door.

"Come in." Lightning says.

The door opens to see a mare guard come in and close the door behind her. "Hi, I'm your new recruit. The head guard told me to see you."

Lightning sighs. "Seeku, drop the illusion. You're with me now."

The mare groans and changes back into her regular form. "You're no fun at times."

Lightning says nothing as he keeps looking at the opened letter.

Seeku sees his looking direction and walks up to him before jumping up and landing on his lap. "What are you worried about?"

"Not worrying, thinking." Lightning says.

Seeku nods. "Uh huh. Right. That's not the face of a thinking look. That's the face of we're in trouble look. Remember, I know you." She whispered in his ear.

"It's a report from my spies in Urreigns. It seems that the king has passed away and the family of his second wife have refused to let his heir in the capital while the king was on his deathbed and fabricated a fake will naming her son the heir." Lightning says.

Seeku hisses. "Oh, that's bad. What are you going to do about it?"

"The spies are keeping the true heir alive and are hiding him with them. They haven't yet told him who they really are." Lightning says.

Seeku giggles. "Yeah, that would be a shock. But what are you going to do on your end?"

"I need you to take this letter and a letter I will write to high king Ulfric immediately. We won't need to conquer the country for ourselves and may be able to turn the country against the Dominion in one fell swoop." Lightning says.

Seeku smiles. "Sure. How about something for the road and I'm off?"

"I need to write the letter explaining everything first, so sit and relax." Lightning says starting to write.

Seeku giggles as she rubs herself against him and kisses his cheek. "No argument here."

After Lightning finishes, he kisses Seeku before handing her both letters.

Seeku giggles into the kiss before breaking it. "You sure know your marefriends my big Lightning."

"Save the pillow talk for later. These letters must reach him immediately and give them directly to Ulfric, no one else." Lightning instructs.

Seeku waves him off. "Yeah, yeah. I'll give it the same way I got to you. Bye now." She said before giving one last kiss and disappears.

Lightning sighs as he looked over a map. A few knocks came to the door. "Come in." Lightning said as the door opens and Twilight walks in. "Yes my student?" He asks still looking at the map.

Twilight sighs. "We have a problem we need to talk about and it's big."

"Oh?" Lightning asks looking up immediately.

Twilight nods. "Yeah, question first, how do you feel about ruling over another throne?"

"What brought that on?" Lightning asks using his magic to seal the room.

Twilight presses her lips together. "Just answer the question first and I'll tell. How do you feel about it?"

Lightning inhales. "I don't mind ruling as many thrones as I have to, as long as I can protect my people from the Dominion's oppression." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "Okay then. We have trouble back in Equestria. Celestia really stirred up the pot and sent the nobles into their own faction. They are calling for Blueblood to take the throne and you know what could happen if we let him. Now since I'm going to be queen, if would be a simple vote system. But a lot don't know me that much other than savior by the elements of harmony. I need your help with that as Celestia will be stepping down soon and placing me as heir. Still need an election as the nobles are calling for it and they are still holding the majority of the court."

"I see, you wish me to marry you and be your king and ruler of Equestria with you." Lightning says feeling a headache coming on.

Twilight nods. "Yeah, sorry for dropping this on you. But if you do, many will follow as they will know the faithful savior of all of Equestria and it can be just a political marriage if you want. You don't have to like me, just for the news."

Lightning sighs again. "You must convince two others before I decide on this." Lightning says sitting down.

Twilight sighs as well. "Yeah, Ulfric and Rainbow. Ulfric will be easy, but Rainbow might be a challenge. We know that stubborn attitude all too well."

"Best do the hard part now." Lightning says as Twilight started rubbing his head, trying to help relieve his headache before it takes hold.

Twilight watches him carefully. "Question, if this does happen, me and you marrying, how will you treat the marriage? It's okay if you still see me as a student and don't want any more other than for the news."

"I may see you as a student, but I also see you as a beautiful mare and my equal in rank." Lightning says.

Twilight blushes. "Be…beautiful?"

"Did I stutter? Furthermore Twi, I myself, even though I am considered a master, still consider myself a student as you never truly stop learning." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles a bit. "Yeah, guess you don't. So then, nothing much out of it, just for the news, right?" She asks blushing a lot.

"If I do marry you, I will treat you like Rainbow, Seeku, Daring, and Kyou Kai." Lightning says laying down next to the fire.

Twilight walks over and sits down next to him. "So…does that mean…you know?"

"Be specific please." Lightning requests.

Twilight blushes heavily. "Well…you know…honeymoon?" She tries to say, but it comes out in a squeaky voice. "And everything about it?" She asks quickly.

"Oh, you are worried about doing that with me." Lightning says.

Twilight nods. "Yeah…Luna this is embarrassing. Well…it's just that as time may go on and they will figure out we haven't and just did for the election race. That's more distrust with alicorns and they will call for regular ponies to take the stand."

"I intend to do every part of it to protect you." Lightning says.

Twilight looks at him surprised. "Pro…protect me?"

Lightning nods and pets her mane.

Twilight eeps and jumps a little as he kept petting. "Um…I still…oh…oh boy…"

"Now you understand why Rainbow and Daring like this?" Lightning asks.

Twilight nods slowly as she pushes into the petting. "Ye…yeah. It feels…nice. But…oh, right there…about the political marriage. Will you?"

"If Rainbow and Ulfric agrees to it, yes." Lightning says.

Twilight purrs as she laid down on the floor as Lightning kept petting. "That's nice."

"I thought you might have a crush on me while I taught you, but I never imagined you would ask for a political marriage with me." Lightning says.

Twilight still purrs. "It's because…ah that feels so good…I did. I did like you at first." She said leaning into his hoof more.

"We best not put this off. Go and explain the situation to Rainbow." Lightning says.

Twilight nods as kept enjoying the feeling of being petted. "Yeah, sure."

Lightning smiles a bit. "You better get going." He said stopping his petting.

Twilight whines slightly at the loss of the feeling. "Okay." She said getting up and heading out.

"That's my student." Lightning says smirking.

Twilight sighs. "Yeah." She said before closing the door behind her. Twilight soon found Rainbow and told her everything in private. "And that is the situation. Luna and Celestia both think this is the only way to stop a civil war." Twilight says.

Rainbow just stares at her. "And you want this to be a political marriage, nothing else?"

"Well…Rainbow, I have feelings for him." Twilight admits.

Rainbow raises an eyebrow. "What took ya?"

"Huh?" Twilight asks confused.

Rainbow scoffs. "Geez Twilight. Did you think we are so thick headed that we didn't see you coming home hot and bothered when we were in Ponyville? I think I also heard Spike saying that he heard you saying his name in either anger or something of a mix with a moan. I mean, it was kinda obvious to us once we got those clues and you played it off as anger." She said smirking.

"I…I…I…I…" Twilight says trying to find the words.

Rainbow chuckles and hugs her. "Aw, you are my friend and I'll always be your friend too. If you want to marry him, political or even later, true love, it's fine. Besides, this way, I can see more of you than where you are living now. It kinda gets boring just listening to Lightning drone on about the war and all that even the laws on taxes. Heck, I would be less bored reading a tax book. I just want us to talk like the old days. When it was just us in Ponyville and Lightning throws in a piece or two and we are soon talking together. I really want that lifestyle back."

"Yeah, those good old days before the war when we were ignorant about what was happening over the sea." Twilight says.

Rainbow nods. "Yeah, so much better. So, you are fine with me with you marrying him. Just make sure you treat him right, okay?" She asks her tone becoming serious.

"I gotcha." Twilight says before sighing in relief. "You know, I was actually worried about this conversation." Twilight says.

Rainbow giggles. "What? Did you think I would kick you out? No way. Element of loyalty here. After all, I made a promise to my family to always stay loyal, no matter what and through thick and thin. Even if it helps others at the expense of mine, then so be it. And besides, you're my friend, I'll always be there for you."

"Yeah, but you can get territorial and possessive." Twilight reminds.

Rainbow waves her off. "Please. That part of me is gone. Just know that when it becomes my turn in bed, it's my bit of fun. Got it?"

"Got it, now I have to go see the high king as princess Twilight Sparkle and ask for permission as well seeing as he is the king of Lightning." Twilight says.

Rainbow giggles. "Well good luck with that. I really hope he agrees so I can see more of you." She said smirking.

Twilight looks to her. "Was that a dirty joke?"

Rainbow shrugs. "Maybe."

Twilight sighs and shakes her head. "I really missed you Rainbow."

"So how many times have you stared at my husband's flank?" Rainbow asks.

Twilight blushes. "Rainbow." She said accusingly.

Rainbow grins. "What? Come on, tell me you haven't thought of that flank banging you hard?"

"I refuse to answer that." Twilight says pouting.

Rainbow giggles. "Let me guess the scenario. You are reading in the library when he comes up behind you and bends you over the table…"

Twilight glares at her. "Stop it."

Rainbow snickers. "And just ruts you silly and leaves you hanging there. You like that night of fun?"

"I'm warning you." Twilight growls.

Rainbow giggles and brings her in for another hug. "Come on. You are my best friend and really, you need to get laid and your soon to be husband is the perfect stallion to do it." Rainbow whispers the last part in her ear.

Twilight groans before sighing. "Dang it Rainbow. I'm really thinking of marrying you so I don't have to deal with that sort of talking."

"Oh, if you marry me I will make you my pet." Rainbow whispers into her ear.

Twilight blushes. "Yeah right, I would make you mine."

Rainbow smirks. "Just try it you adorkable pony."

"I got one." A voice said before they feel something around their necks and look to see Daring holding leashes to them. "Sorry, but the guards reported angry voices so I came here before you blew up the place. Got these from Seeku and figure I use them for this part. You wanted pets, you got em." She said tugging the leashes a bit. "Won't be using this that much. Maybe once Rainbow gives birth will we have some big fun with these."

Both mares started blushing like crazy until they saw Lightning walk in. "Hey love, have you seen Talion and Typhoon anywhere?"

Rainbow coughs a bit and points down the hall to Scootaloo's room.

Lightning just stares as Daring tugs at Twilight and Rainbow's collars. "Don't go crazy and make sure to let Twilight go early. She needs to see the high king." He said before walking away.

"Wait, help us!" Twilight calls.

Rainbow giggles nervously. "Uh Daring, you would be going easy, right?"

"I guess I have to with this one." Daring says poking Rainbow's stomach.

Twilight sweats now. "And…me?"

"I guess I have to let you go to go see the high king." Daring says disappointed.

Twilight looks between her and the collar. "Maybe, I could stay awhile."

"Oh that is right, you married a mare." Daring says tightening the collar on her.

Twilight blushes heavily. "Yeah…so…what do we do?"

Daring grins. "What don't we do?" She said before pulling her to the bed.

"Morning Kyou." Lightning says waking up as he holds the general.

Kyou moans as she nuzzles into his chest. "Morning."

"I wish you would come to bed undressed." Lightning says as he held her as she wore her robes.

Kyou sighs and looks to him. "Only when we have fun and there will be restrictions."

"Do I have to get Rainbow to undress you by force every time?" Lightning asks.

Kyou smirks. "I guess you aren't stallion enough to undress your own wife then and have to ask another wife to do it for you."

"No, it's just last time I try you blushed so hard, the blood all rushed to your head and you fainted." Lightning reminds petting her.

Kyou hits his chest. "Shut up."

"Oh, but I want to see you dressed in only your silk panties and that silk undershirt." Lightning says before lightly nipping her ear.

Kyou blushes a bit. "You stupid stallion. Careful who you nip."

"I know who I nip, my mistress Kyou Kai, the general of the dragon army of Whiterun." Lightning whispers into her ear distracting her as he removes her belt without her noticing.

Kyou smirks. "That's right and who's your favorite general?"

"Oh yes." Lightning keeps whispering into her ear as he takes off another piece of her clothing without her noticing.

Kyou giggles. "And who's the one who has birthed your son as well?"

"You and Rainbow did that." Lightning whispers into her ear getting the last thing holding her robes to her off without her noticing while sealing them in with his magic.

Kyou grins. "That's right. And who's the one who keeps you warm at night?"

"All three of you and I think it is time for us to have some fun, don't you?" Lightning whispers into her ear confusing her until he pulls off the upper part of her robes in one motion revealing her silk undershirt.

Kyou looks down at herself until she glares at him. "You stupid idiot. Let me go."

"Nuh uh. Time to play Kyou." Lightning says pulling off her pants, revealing her silk panties.

Kyou struggles in his grip. "Dang it, let me go."

Lightning smiles as he rubs her nipples through the silk shirt.

Kyou moans as she keeps trying to get out. "Let me…go."

Lightning says nothing as he unsheathes himself before her eyes, causing her to stop.

Kyou whimpers. "Lightning, not now."

"Why not?" Lightning asks moving above her.

Kyou gulps as she feels her heat rising as he used his magic to remove her silk shirt and panties. "Please, not yet."

"Kyou, I think you are afraid of a spear." Lightning says as Kyou's nose was assaulted with his scent, turning her on.

Kyou shivers as she feels him move along her slit. "Lightning…" She moans.

"Yes?" Lightning as she starts flipping herself over.

Kyou looks back at him. "Just…just make it slow."

"I will ease it in." Lightning says.

Kyou breathes in sharply as he entered her slowly as she tries to hold her breath and then feels his medial ring hit her slit before pushing that part inside. "Dang it. Fuck you." Kyou curses as he lifts her flank a little.

Lightning chuckles. "You are always so cute." He said before pushing himself all the way and she gasps loudly before biting into her hoof and uses it to muffle her noises. "Come on Kyou. We are alone and this place is soundproof." Kyou whimpers into her hoof as he starts moving back before moving forward hard and makes her jump.

Kyou groans as he starts thrusting at a slow pace before grabbing her flanks and leans forward a little and wraps his hooves around chest and pulls her up before flipping them both and has her lay on him as he moves his hooves under her hindlegs. "Lightning." Kyou moans as she feels his hooves move along her.

Lightning smirks as he reaches her hindlegs and lifts her up. "Yes?"

Kyou gulps and looks to him slightly. "I…love you."

Lightning smiles. "I know." He said before dropping her and makes her cry out in surprise before moving her up and down, making her gasp and moan with each drop.

Kyou groans as she feels him move along her inside and looks down slightly and sees a slight bulge on her stomach moving around and back and forth each time he raises and drops her. "Kyou." Lightning whispers in her ear.

Kyou moans and opens an eye to look at him. "Wha…what?"

Lightning grunts with every drop and looks at her. "I want to at least try to yell out. Go ahead. Yell out." Kyou closes her eye again and faces forward to the door. "It's okay. They won't hear."

Kyou feels another rise before dropping her hard. "Lightning!" Kyou yells out as Lightning grunts with every hard drop now as the thrusts became shorter and harder.

Lightning chuckles between each grunt and looks at her. "Good girl. That's my general."

Kyou groans as she looks to him. "You are instantiable."

Lightning grins and picks up the pace on her and starts kissing her and holds a hoof behind her head as he wraps a hoof around both her legs. Kyou moans as she feels him throbbing now inside her as it went as deep as it could before he groans and drops her one last time and holds her there. Lightning breaks the kiss and bites her ear and pulls at it. "You're my mistress, right?" He asked with a pull.

Kyou moans as she feels her stomach swell a bit and moves her head to him to lessen the pleasure. "N…n…yes!"

Lightning sighs in relief as he lets her ear go and holds her now and lays back, still inside her. "Now was that so bad?"

Kyou groans as she places a hoof over her swelling stomach. "No, no it wasn't. Just…warn me next time. You actually scared me with that."

"We are not done yet, now assume your earlier position." Lightning says.

Kyou chuckles weakly. "Really, again? Isn't this enough?" She asks tapping her swollen stomach.

"I'm going to take you another way." Lightning says.

Kyou smiles. "Oh yeah and which way are you taking me? I know position, but which one are you going for?"

"Assume it and find out." Lightning challenges.

Kyou chuckles and looks down to where they were connected. "Um…"

Lightning smirks. "Get off yourself. I'm sure you're strong enough for that."

Kyou playfully glares at him before sighing and lifts herself up as some squelching sounds came out before he falls out of her and some cum fell out of her. "Okay." Kyou said before turning herself around and lifts her flank and puts her chest and head down. "Here."

Lightning smiles and mounts her. "Round two." Lightning says.

Kyou sighs before feeling himself press against her slit again and feels the warm part of their fluids mix up again as Lightning pushes a bit inside more easily before stopping at his flare and then pushes in all the way. "Damn you." Kyou said as Lightning leans down and nuzzled the side of her head and kisses her cheek. "My wife, as always." He said kissing her cheek again.

Kyou sighs before she feels him start to hammer her hard and makes her jump every time he hits her. "Li…Light…" Kyou moans out before feeling him press her more down and pushes her head a bit. "Lightn…"

Lightning smirks as he hears her. "Oh Kyou. Always happy to say my name." Kyou blushes hard as he hits her faster and harder before he hits her flank and slaps both sides. "Sometimes it's better to feel another side than just one."

Kyou moans and tries to look at him as she sees his coat darken a bit and becomes wide eye. "Light…"

Lightning looks to his coat and smiles warmly. "Don't worry. That happens when I get control a lot. Sometimes in more ways than one. Just enjoy being my wife."

Kyou nods and he goes back to being even faster and harder than before and cries out in pleasure as her tongue hangs out and she pants. "Li…"

Lightning groans as he grips her flanks hard and gives it a slap once in a while, making some marks before starting to pound hard and long as the squelching sound came from in between them and sent some drops onto the bed and their coats.

Lightning grunts as he looks down to Kyou and sees her glazed over look and panting like crazy, trying to mumble his name. He grins before feeling himself throb in pain a bit before smacking her a few more times and stops all the way in. "Kyou!"

Kyou screams in pleasure as she lifts her head up before feeling herself grow weak and drops down, only being held up by Lighting who kept a grip on her flank. "So, how was that?" He asks rubbing her flanks.

Kyou moans as she moves a glazed eye to him and ties to look at him. "Li…" She tries to say as she feels him empty inside her and feels her stomach grow a bit larger. "Li…"

Lightning smiles as he feels himself start to slow down to a trickle before slowly pulling out and Kyou moans at the feeling before he pulls out completely. "Now you can rest." He said before pushing on the side of her flanks and she falls to her side and moans as cum starts to run out of her. "Geez Kyou, if you needed me that bad, you could have told me." Lightning then picks her up and carried up into the washroom. "Come on, let us get ourselves washed."

Kyou groans as she tries to look at him. "Lightning…"

"Shh…relax love and let us bathe." Lightning says starting to heat the bath water.

Kyou gulps as she looks to him still out and dripping a bit. "Um…Lightning…"

Lightning smiles and goes over to her before picking her up again and sets her down in the bath before going in himself. "So, did you like it?" He asks grabbing the sponge.

Kyou groans as she sits up a bit and presses on her stomach and makes some cum runs out of her. "Yeah, thanks for that, but still, warn me."

"I did right before I began my assault and you have to be more honest with me as you were holding back your urges for nearly eight months." Lightning reminds.

Kyou blushes. "At least I didn't take off my partner's clothes without telling them. You know that can be considered rape."

Lightning raises an eyebrow as he puts some soap on the sponge and starts scrubbing her stomach and moves down. "But did you want it?"

Kyou sighs. "Yeah, I did." She said before smiling. "Thanks."

"And it's not rape when you are married." Lightning reminds starting to wash her mane.

Kyou looks to him. "No, there a few laws on it. Marriageable rape. Hello, king Ulfric passed it just a few years ago when old imperials' wives were being treated that way."

"I kid love, I kid. No, stop fidgeting or you will get soap in your eyes…well that took me back. I remember telling you the exact same thing when we first bathe together. What was it, thirteen, fourteen years ago?" Lightning asks.

Kyou blushes. "That was…that was…" She sighs. "That was after I tried to kill you. I'm…sorry about that."

Lightning smiles and pets her head. "It's okay. Long days passed by that don't matter anymore." Lightning says his voice slipping into a sad tone.

Kyou looks to him carefully. "Are you okay?"

"I have gotten old without even realizing it." Lightning says.

Kyou places her hoof over his. "It's okay. We're here for you and you can spend the rest of your time with us now instead of being on the battlefield too much."

"I can't even do that. I got a secret letter from the high king last week. He has chosen me to lead the army in the next war as commander in chief." Lightning says.

Kyou sighs and brings his head on her chest. "It's okay. Sometimes the commander in chief can also do it without being on the battlefield. You just need commanders to run and relay the messages and that's it. And we'll be here for you. We all know you are getting too old to be on the battlefield and we'll try to keep you here, with us or at least close by the battlefield without too much trouble."

"The letter specifically said lead in your usual style." Lightning says.

Kyou sighs. "I'm sure he would appreciate it also with you being off the battlefield at times and commanding with your commanders. If you need a break, just tell us and we'll happily help out to keep you healthy and happy. I'm also your wife after all and I'm supposed to keep you happy at all times. Even at the expense of mine."

"Kyou, you have another duty to uphold now. Saber isn't even a year old yet." Lightning says.

Kyou nods as she nuzzles him. "Yeah, but does that mean I'm off the battlefield? I need to help you there too."

"And you will, just not on it directly and I will have to leave Rainbow and force Daring to stay and watch the foals." Lightning says.

Kyou smiles. "Oh would she hate that."

"I am going to have to put my hoof down whether she likes it or not." Lightning says as they finish cleaning themselves.

Kyou grins and pushes him against the tub and grabs his little friend. "Or you can give her this." She said lightly stroking it.

"I will do both and we can't go a round three love. We have work to do and Star will need his mother." Lightning reminds.

Kyou smiles and kisses him. "Thanks for giving me this life."

"You gave yourself this life when you saved yourself." Lightning says as they got out of the water and started to dry themselves.

Kyou sighs as she looks herself over and sees the scar near where her heart is. "Yeah."

"The only scar you ever got and it was to avenge your sister." Lightning says touching the place.

Kyou puts her hoof over his. "And you saved me when I resigned to my death. I don't think I ever thanked you."

Lightning smiles and wraps the hoof around her and pulled her in and kisses her before backing off a bit. "Already done."

"We best go, today is the third day of Providence." Kyou says walking out and started to get dressed.

Lightning smirks as he walks past her as she wears the thrown away clothes she wore and gives a slap on her flank before rushing to his closet. "Bastard." He heard.

Lightning chuckles as he starts dressing up. "Oh Kyou. If only you started gaining a vocabulary during our time. Now then, you can head off to breakfast. I got to go see Scootaloo. She hasn't been coming out much." He said putting on his shirt.

"So, high king Ulfric, will you consent to this?" Twilight asks bowing in a respectful manner.

Ulfric chuckles. "Alright then, but first, will you be treating him in kind as he does to you?"

Twilight presses her lips together. "Feels like I'm saying vows already. Yes, I will."

Ulfric nods. "Good, just love him. Political doesn't have to be loveless. If it does, you lose all benefits, more than one in fact."

"Thank you high king." Twilight says.

Ulfric chuckles. "You better get going. I'm sure you want to spend time and talk with him and get to know him. Who knows, you might really love him like his current lady soon enough."

"Thank you again high king." Twilight says before leaving and one of Ulfric's men comes up to him.

"My king, are you sure that is wise?"

"Yes, I didn't agree to her request without thinking it over. If Equestria falls into civil war, then they won't be able to supply us with weapons, armor, provisions, and money for the upcoming war." Ulfric says.

The guard looks at him. "And not for your citizen? Just country wise?"

Ulfric huffs. "You kidding, Lightning also needs a better connection too. Not only for us, but for him. He needs another wife to help him along, emotionally and physically. You notices how he's acting when most aren't looking?"

"Not to mention with this we have another country's ruler fully dedicated to fighting the dominion with us." A warrior says sharpening his great axe.

Ulfric chuckles. "Yes, a bit of mongrels at best, but they are the best at what they do."

The warrior huffs. "We can also do the same thing with one soldier with what they can do with five."

"Yes, but they now have a clan of orcs fighting for them." Ulfric reminds.

The warrior looks at him. "Orcs along with those insects of those chittering mess. Have those dumb dogs and crazy dragons at times."

Ulfric smirks. "Yes, but would you rather be easier with so few soldiers with good training or many soldiers with adequate training that can overwhelm at you and send the good soldiers in once they are weaken?"

"My lord, there is also that other matter with Urreigns." An officer says.

Ulfric sighs and gets up. "Let's go see him personally. I need to stretch my legs anyway."

The final day of Providence celebration soon came to Whiterun.

"So Scoots, you enjoying your meal?" Lightning asks

Scootaloo looks up with a strip of meat hanging from her mouth. "Yeah. I'm fine." She said before digging back in.

Lightning nods as he watches her carefully. "And did you like festivals?"

Scootaloo only grunts in response.

'In a few months, I will have a surprise for you my little angel.' Lightning thinks.

Scootaloo sighs as she grabs the last piece of meat before taking it with her as she gets up and walks away. "Bye dad."

Lightning sighs as he watches Scootaloo leaves to her room. "Hey Lightning." A voice calls from behind him.

Lightning looks behind him and sees Twilight coming up. "Twilight, how did go?"

"We will soon be wed." Twilight says.

Lightning smiles. "You want to talk for a while? Make things easier for you?"

"Yes. Call Daring, Rainbow, Kyou and Seeku if she is back yet." Twilight says.

"Unfortunately I can't call Seeku as she is currently doing a job for me." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs and looks around. "Do you have a spot for all of us to talk? At least privately?"

Lightning nods. "To my study." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles as he talks to a few guards and they run off as he leads her to the study and she smiles as she looks around at the books. "Wow, still better every time I see it."

"I have a large collection, but then again you have seen some of my personal collection." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "Yeah, you are the only one with the best books at this point and yes, I checked the college library, they don't have what you have and what I need."

"That is because you haven't check the master level yet." Lightning says teasing her as he knew she didn't have authorization to go in there yet.

Twilight frowns. "Give me the access for those, now."

"I think we got other things to speak of Twily." Lightning teased.

Twilight frowns. "You are not…never mind. Doesn't matter."

"Twi, tell me when is the next exam date for you in the college?" Lightning asks.

Twilight sighs. "After I get back in the middle of the week. Kinda short if you ask me. Why?"

"Those exams will determine if you advance to the next level in your studies there." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "It's starting to feel mediocre now."

"Everyone must go through this Twily. It's like your brother's training in the guards, how often did he complain about it being mundane and wish they would hurry up and advance him?" Lightning asks.

Twilight shrugs. "I don't know. He wasn't allowed to talk to us much and we don't know what he got."

"How many times did he complain?" Lightning asks.

"I lost count after the first month." Twilight says.

"It's just like that. The reason it is like that is so you learn the value of diligence." Lightning says.

Twilight frowns a bit. "And what do you think of me, just another soldier?"

"No, I treat all of my students this way. Can you think of anypony who let their abilities go to their head?" Lightning asks.

Twilight just stares at him. "That student who you let learn dark magic. Didn't he get banished?"

Lightning sighs. "This isn't getting us anywhere. Let's talk about something else. How did you like the festival?"

"It was fun and as I travel to and from Windhelm. I could see how happy the citizens were." Twilight says.

"Twilight, since you will keep prodding me about this, I was never helped nor hindered during my studies as a student and was a lot like you when studying and that scarring was the result. That is why I reformed the teaching curriculum when I became Arch-mage." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "And yet you let them still go ahead far enough to let another repeat your mistakes."

Lightning holds up a hoof. "Okay, enough about the school. Now then, head over to the fire and take a seat." He said looking over the desk for something.

"Alright." Twilight says and heads over. Soon they were joined by all Lightning had sent for. "Alright, what's this, whoa." Rainbow said as she saw Twilight laying next to Lightning. "Okay, that's a good sight."

"I have news." Twilight says.

They all look to each other as Lightning plays around with a puzzle box and has a wrapped package near him. "What is it?" Daring asks.

Twilight smiles. "Me and Lightning can get married officially. So…what do you think?"

Kyou was giving her a weird look. "Twilight, please explain the whole situation." Lightning instructs.

Twilight sighs. "Okay, we are in trouble back home. With Celestia's bad ruling in the last few years, the nobles of the court has been asking for her to step down and let Blueblood take her place. And you know what will happen." Rainbow and Daring shivers. Kyou didn't know who this Blueblood was, but based on Daring and Rainbow's reactions he couldn't be good. Twilight nods. "Yeah, that feeling. Anyway, the only way we can prevent that is too let Lightning marry me as it will carry influence as most of my influence at the moment isn't much to gain a hoofhold in the country. He's more popular than me anyway."

"I would think being considered the pony that lead the forces and save Equestria from the Dominion." Rainbow says.

Lightning was chuckling a bit as he unwraps the package. "Yeah, he would be. By letting the marriage go on, it could let us have Blueblood stay off the throne. But then the after effects, if we don't stay in love like a true married couple, it won't go well and the news ponies will catch on and try to exploit it. Then the nobles will as well. That's why I intend to have Lightning like a real husband and wife." Twilight finishes.

"I see, so if it doesn't happen then Equestria will all but back out of our alliance. An alliance bought with the blood of our troop." Kyou says not sounding happy.

"That won't happen Kyou. I won't let those soldiers have died in vain." Lightning says reassuringly.

Kyou stares at her. "So…do you really like him?"

Twilight shrugs. "Well we will see. It might take time as we have to do the wedding back in Equestria since I'm supposed to be queen. But that's plenty of time to learn about him and get to know him."

Lightning hums as he nods. "Yeah, that's true." He said opening the wrapper and takes out a box of chocolate. "Here, at least eat up." He said giving it to Twilight. "Providence day chocolate. Only made during that time."

"Oh, I already love this stallion." Twilight says playfully.

"Mostly his flank though." Rainbow says.

Twilight blushes as Lightning smirks. "Does she now?"

Rainbow nods. "Yeah, she wants you to bend her over a table and rut her like a honry mare."

Twilight blushes. "Rainbow, shut up." She said before stuffing her mouth with chocolate.

Lightning smirks and wraps a wing around her.

Twilight groans as she looked to the fire as she kept eating. Rainbow chuckles and comes up beside her and lays down as well and wraps a wing around her. Daring smiles as she sits down behind them and places a wing over them. Kyou just stares at them. "Um…"

Lightning raises his other wing, invitingly. Kyou sighs and sits down beside him and lets the wing cover her. "You better treat her right." She whispered to him.

Lightning smiles and nuzzles her. "Don't worry, I will. She is going to be my future wife and I have to treat her right anyway."

Kyou huffs. "Good, otherwise no more night privileges for you."

Lightning frowns. "Aw, why would you punish yourself?"

Kyou blushes. "After you filled me enough for a year."

Lightning chuckles as he turns to Twilight talking with Daring and Rainbow as she kept eating and gave some to them with her magic. He smiles and moves his wing up and down her back a little. "I'm a very lucky stallion to have mares like you all."

"You better believe it, now take your first kiss from her." Kyou whispers.

Lightning raises an eyebrow as Twilight looks up at him and has chocolate in her mouth and some on her lips. "What?" Her voice muffled by her chocolate. Lightning smiles and leans forward and kisses her as she goes wide eyed at that surprise attack before he pulled away and held a smirk. "How was that for your first kiss from a stallion?" Twilight still was stuck in her position with her mouth open and Lightning licks away the chocolate on his lips. "Tasty. You can expect much more." Lightning says leaning in and touching his forehead to hers.

Twilight gulps. "Um…okay."

"What does that mean big brother?" Agni whispers as they spy from the door.

Spike sighs. "It means Twilight is going to have a husband soon and he's sitting right there." He whispered back.

Agni looks back at them. "Mom's marrying Lightning?"

Spike nods. "Soon, maybe."

"Does that mean she will become another one of our mommies?" Talion asks behind them.

They quickly turn around and sees Talion and Typhoon. "Yeah, maybe if they do marry." Spike said.

Scootaloo huffs as she walks up and sees the group outside the door before knocking on the wall and soon the door was quickly opened by Kyou and Lightning. "What are you four doing here?" Lightning asks as Kyou puts her dagger away.

They all sweatdrop. "Um…research needed?" Agni tired.

"All the research you need is in our room Agni." Twilight said from the inside. "Hold the new results for now and I'll check them once I come back."

Lightning raises an eyebrow at them before they all went off in their own direction.

"Belcross." Lightning says as a large bipedal creature appeared behind Agni. "Spend some time with your soon to be brother." Lightning says.

Belcross grunts and he and Agni walk off as Spike follows them and Talion and Typhoon talk to a few guards before they were followed out. "Huh, you know, we never did see what the kids have planned for us for providence day."

Daring shrugs. Maybe they are still setting things up."

"No, they never got it done right." Kyou says.

Rainbow frowns at her. "Hey, those are your kids too."

"I am married to Lightning technically and I'm in charge of the guards." Kyou reminds.

Rainbow smiles. "It also means they are your kids as well."

Kyou huffs. "Seen their work, needs to work on it."

Daring rolls her eyes. "They're training for it."

"Perfection isn't made in a moment. They will keep training and will show us next year." Kyou says.

Lightning smiles. "At least we would still have time for it." He said taking his place with them again.

"And maybe in that time, we will be married?" Twilight asks.

Lightning chuckles as he wraps a hoof around her. "Oh yeah. However you want."

"Pack your bags soon girls, we are heading to Equestria." Rainbow says.

"Not me." Kyou says.

Lightning sighs. "How would you like be my connection in Equestria? I'll set up something."

"My job is here. I trust no one else to manage it." Kyou says firmly.

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Geez Kyou, remember what I said?"

"A general must always do their duty." Kyou says making Lightning stop.

'Point.' Lightning thinks. "Just check up on us and make sure to tell me about Saber."

"Tell you what, you establish a spirit gate in Equestria and I will come with him." Kyou says.

Lightning smiles. "Good promise. Protect him and I'll get that gate set up." Lightning says before all of them leave.

"Entei." Kyou says, now that she was alone.

"What?" Entei asks.

"This time, you will follow your lord and protect him and when he gives the order, you know what to do." Kyou says.

Entei sighs. "Okay, but will you do your side?"

"Continue my duties, what else?" Kyou says.

"Your foal." Entei said.

"What part of my duties did you not understand?" Kyou asks.

"Oh I don't know, your foal..." Entei stops when he felt Kyou sword pressed against his neck.

"You know, I don't take kindly to back talk my subordinate." Kyou reminds.

Entei chuckles. "Now I know why Lightning likes you."

"You have your orders, go before I take your head on account of breaking one of the dragon armies' military laws." Kyou warns.

Entei smirks. "Fine." He said as Kyou feels nothing her blade is touching.

Kyou sighs as she walks back over to the fire and looks into it. "Sometimes hate it, sometimes love it. Mostly love it." She said to herself as she touches the scar over her chest under her robes as Saber crawled to her. Kyou smiles and lifts him up and tickles his stomach. "Good boy."

"It's great to be back. I mean, I know it's great being across the sea for a few years, but it's great to be back. Aren't you excited guys?!" Pinkie cheers as she hops around the group as they walk through Canterlot castle. "Heck, I didn't know the guys were going to send us over here so fast and skip Scootaloo's claw licking scene with Lightning."

"Sir, how long has she been going?" Silva asks.

"Three hours, twelve minutes and thirty seven seconds captain." Lightning says.

Silva looks back to Pinkie. "How can she do that?"

"I don't question her." Lightning says.

Pinkie giggles as she hops around before seeing something ahead. "Twilight, Luna dead ahead. Tell her your question."

"Pinkie, settle down." Twilight instructs as she enters Luna's room.

They see the door close and presses their ear against the door. "So…here's the question, Will…you marry me?" They heard Twilight ask.

"What do you think?" They heard Luna say before some springs squeaking.

Before it could go further the guards puts their spears against the door and blocks their way. "Please go away." One of the Night Guards said.

Lightning shrugs as he walks away with the others. "Come on, let's go see Celestia and see how she's doing."

"They don't even recognize you." Silva whispers.

Lightning shakes his head. "No, they just want privacy for her. Luna probably told them to keep their privacy for a bit."

Silva stares at him. "You sure?"

Lightning smirks. "Would you like others listening in on your bedtime?"

Silva didn't respond as they saw Blueblood walk across their path and down the stairs.

"He looked smug. Let us hasten to Celestia." Lightning says.

They quickly rush up the hallway and reaches Celestia's room and knock on it. "Come in."

"Silva, guard the door. I wish to speak with her alone." Lightning says.

Silva nods as the rest of the group heads to somewhere else as Lightning heads inside. "Celestia, it has been a while."

"Oh Lord Lightning or would you prefer Jarl Lightning." Celestia says.

"Ah, so you found out, huh?" Lightning asks taking off his hat.

Celestia sighs. "How could I not with Luna talking about her session with Twilight? So, what are you doing here?"

"I think you know the reason for my return, so let us not dance around with political talk, for this time we are on the same side." Lightning says.

Celestia smiles a bit. "Yes we are. But now's not the time for me to be happy for the moment at the recent news I got."

"Blueblood just made a big push with his faction, didn't he?" Lightning asks seriously.

Celestia sighs. "Yes, you may have to marry quickly so support doesn't stick to him."

"Make the announcement then as high king Ulfric has consented. You announce Twilight as your heir and that she will marry me this evening and we destroy Blueblood's claim right there. I already got Vinyl and Octavia setting up the announcement." Lightning says.

Celestia nods. "Yes, but you may have to share with dear Luna. Poor thing has been wanting to make their relationship official. You willing to share?"

"I already have to share. You will not believe how often Daring takes Rainbow for her own." Lightning jokes.

Celestia smiles. "Better get going and tell your family the news. I'll make the announcement in a bit."

"They already know. Apollo and Nikolai are also guarding their wife incase somepony tries to shut down the broadcast." Lightning says.

Celestia chuckles. "I sometimes forget the life outside. Maybe I need to get out more."

Lightning smiles. "You will soon after this whole debacle."

Celestia nods her head to the door. "Go on, spend some time with your family."

Lightning nods and heads to the door before looking back at her. "It's great to see you like this again Celestia. That bad version we all agree on, we are all happy it's gone at least."

Celestia giggles. "Stubborn nature I suppose."

Lightning nods and grabs his helmet before heading out and finding the others in the waiting room for the many diplomats. "What did I miss?"

Shadow forms behind him. "Oh, many things." She said leaning on him.

"Burrows." Lightning says walking towards his friend who had grown a goatee while Lightning was away.

Burrows chuckles more deeply. "Good to see you Lightning. How's life?"

"Fine enough. I hear Blueblood and Celestia's now renegade faction is causing you trouble my friend." Lightning says.

Burrows sighs. "Yes, those pigs are trying to destroy the factories and sabotage the mines, make them collapse. If it wasn't for the dogs, we would have lost them all."

"Well that ends today, in fact it ends in a few minutes. Guards, have the entire castle tune into the Vinyl Scratch Celestia's order." Lightning instructs.

"Hello Equestria! Big newsssssssss! Anyway, Celestia is now stepping down and announcing the new pony to take her place. It's not Luna or the love goddess herself, Cadance, it's our very own Twilight Sparkle, alicorn of magic and friendship. Now, there is also big news on her. Octy." Vinyl announces.

Octavia clears her throat. "Twilight Sparkle has announced she will marry the famous Lightning Bolt and of course our princess of the night, Luna, in both love and to strengthen the ties between both countries. So don't go after them and print lies idiots." Octavia harshly said.

Barrows looks shocked at Lightning as he nods. "And to confirm this, here is Celestia herself." Vinyl says.

"Hello my ponies. I am very sorry for letting our country go to waste during my bad tidings. So in truth, I will step down and allow Twilight Sparkle to take my place on the throne. I also allow Luna to marry her and let Twilight Sparkle marry her and Lightning Bolt. You have my blessings on the matter. It has been a long reign. I would wager the longest ever, but I now see my time has passed and it is time for somepony new to take the throne." They heard Celestia say.

Lightning looks to the gathered nobles of his faction and they all bow to him including the solar guards. "Huh, excepted the nobles, but not the guards. This will definitely be a new line of life for me." He said to himself.

Rainbow chuckles. "You can't resist sitting your flank on a big seat, can ya?"

"Later Rainbow, I expect Twilight in three, two, one." Lightning counts down.

"Okay, let's get this wedding done." Twilight said walking in. "The faster we do this, the better. Plus I know you and big long winded speeches. Trust me, the talking in the wedding is longer."

"This way we just need Celestia to confirm it in person. Since she still rules at this moment perfectly legal." Lightning says leading her into Celestia's room.

Twilight sighs. "How is she?"

"Tired from having to put up with my nephew." Celestia says.

Twilight smiles. "At least you can finally relax, right?"

"For the first time in years, I won't have to deal with any paperwork or any political business. I will just go to a summer home and spend the rest of my days in peace. Now quickly, before Blueblood disrupts us. I hereby pronounce you king and queen of Equestria." Celestia says.

They both chuckle and laugh a bit before calming down. "We hereby accept." They both said.

"It is done and let me tell you, am I ever glad to be rid of…" Celestia was cut out by the door being kicked open and somepony yelling. "Aunty!"

Lightning turns to him with a glare as he reaches for his dagger, but Twilight holds his hoof as she glares at him as well as Celestia smiles fakely. "Yes Blueblood?"

Blueblood looks to the other two ponies in the room. "Auntie, this is a private conversation."

Celestia smiles. "Oh please nephew. This is our family now, there are no secrets."

Blueblood groans and rolls his eyes before looking to her. "When is the ceremony going to start for me to be king?"

Celestia smirks. "My dear nephew, it's already done."

Blueblood's eyes widen. "So…am I king?"

Celestia shakes her head. "No, these two are king and queen." She said nodding her head to Twilight and Lightning.

Blueblood stares at them for a few seconds before becoming red with anger. "They…they aren't even that likeable by the population. I have set more examples than these two combined."

"Oh, is that how you talk to the one who lead the army and repealed the Dominion's invasion?" Lightning asks.

Blueblood glares at him. "Quiet you, this is between me and auntie."

"Strike one." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "Blueblood, if you leave now and accept our new rule, we will allow you to stay on the council at your current rank. However, you will have to share that rank with the other races and classes."

"There also be major reforms and there will be a few issue to deal with. The paramount of destroy the mines and factories at the forefront." Lightning adds.

Blueblood scoffs. "Those won't help us and make us a profit to hold our country."

Twilight raises an eyebrow. "The country or yourself and the other nobles?"

Blueblood scoffs. "As if you would be king and queen. The citizens see me as their leader and as such, will follow me as their king."

"Like Rarity." Twilight said which brought a snicker to Celestia.

"Strike two." Lightning says going over to the window and opening it so they can hear and sees the city celebrating.

Blueblood smiles. "See, they want me as their king."

"Celestia just made an announcement to the country that she was stepping down and naming us as king and queen." Lightning says annoyed.

'Blueblood, you better stop unlike me and Lightning will punish you greatly. How greatly I do not know, but I'm sure Lightning does.' Celestia thinks as she spies some knives under his clothing.

Blueblood huffs. "As if she would make that announcement with you in there. I'm her favorite nephew and have the support of the citizens. I will be king. Enough of this, guard!" Blueblood calls.

Lightning groans out as a guard steps in. "Yes Prince Blueblood?"

"It's king Blueblood and take these two and lock them in the dungeon." Blueblood orders.

"Strike three. Guard, take Duke Blueblood to the dungeon to await judgement of high treason." Lightning orders, recognizing the guard as one of those who bowed to him.

The guard nods before another comes in and they start dragging Blueblood away. "Wait! What?!"

"You inform all an emergency session of the council is being called." Lightning say to one of the remaining guards.

The guard nods before going away to relay the news. Twilight smiles as she looks to him. "Still like a jarl."

"Jarl does mean king of a hold." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "So…want to head to that session now?"

"Celestia, would you like to attend with Luna? I intend to start the reforms and will be putting a few nobles in their places." Lightning says.

Celestia smiles. "Just to see their faces at last."

"We are going to need four throne like chairs." Lightning says as an afterthought and a guard hearing this, orders a servant to relay that to the staff.

Celestia sighs. "Finally, after all this time, I get to see those nobles with shocked faces knowing they might be forced to be lowered or stepped down."

"Do you know exactly who were behind the destruction of the mines and factories?" Lightning asks.

Celestia sighs and shakes her head. "Unfortunately, I have been out of the loop for the past month."

"Well my spies have been hard at work here, so I know everyone who were behind those so…how long has it been since we had an execution in Equestria?" Lightning asks.

Celestia sheepishly smiles. "At least a few hundred years."

"Ah, I see, then citizens wouldn't take it well then." Lightning says.

They heard a few branches shake outside before Lightning smiles. "Alright, let's get going. I'm sure you all want to see shocked noble faces for dinner. Speaking of which, I'm hungry now." He said walking away.

Twilight smiles and shakes her head. "And that's the stallion I married."

"I think Equestria is in good hooves." Celestia says.

Twilight smiles as she looks to him. "Sorry about everything before and…not really writing to you much."

"It was fine. I needed to blow off steam." Celestia says following them.

Twilight giggles. "So…a retirement home huh?"

"It was a vacation home." Celestia says.

Twilight smirks. "How would you like to travel to places and experience them the way it should be experienced?"

"I'm afraid that is impossible. Everyone in the world practically knows me." Celestia says.

Twilight nods. "Yes, but…does it matter? You are not a princess anymore and are being seen as kind and caring again. If the news travels with you, then it could benefit a bit more. Besides, where's the caring teacher I use to have?"

"Twilight, in my arrogance, I made many enemies and burned many bridges. We are not even on speaking terms with the griffons because of me." Celestia says.

Twilight sighs. "Well, you can go in secret at least. Start the life you wanted."

"Maybe." Celestia said thinking.

Twilight sighs as she stops at a door. "It's great to be back home Princess." She said with a smile.

"You should also meet with your parents soon. I am sure they are getting showered by congratulations from the citizens." Celestia says.

Twilight chuckles nervously. "Let's hope they don't teleport in like at Shining Armor's wedding."

"I enjoyed that." Celestia says.

Twilight giggles as she opens the door to see Lightning smirking as the nobles who were glaring at him as he sat in his seat. "Twi, come on and take a seat with me. I was just about to share the news."

Twilight walked over and sat next to him on the throne beside his as Celestia joins her sister.

Lightning takes out a paper from nowhere. "Alright, first order of business…"

"Where's Blueblood?" A noble asks.

"Oh, Duke Blueblood is in the dungeon awaiting trial for high treason." Lightning says surprising the whole room. "Who would have thought he would attempt a coup so early with only one solar guard who served the king and queen."

The nobles looks a bit shocked. "Wha…?"

"Now onto business, right here is the names of all those who were behind the destruction of several factories and mines." Lightning says touching a rolled up scroll.

Some members started to sweat. "Um…let's move on to the next as we have the names." One said.

"Oh, but it will come to a shock to whose names are on the scroll. Let us see, shall we." Lightning says unrolling the scroll. "Lord Debeers, Lord Cryo, Magistrate Hypo, Chancellor Palpa, Lord Davan, Prime Minister Darwris, Governor Lynks…" Lightning kept reading as more guards came in.

The nobles watched as Lightning kept going and guards kept coming in. "This is a mutiny and a coup on the council." A noble said in desperation.

"No, this is called cleaning house. Now take them all away for the crime of treason." Lightning says as less than two thirds of the faction that supported Blueblood were dragged away by force.

Twilight smiles. "Don't worry, we'll fill those seat with somepony more usual than you guys."

"For all that still remain, I commend you on not succumbing to their traitorous ways. Especially you, Minister Foss and cooperating with the authorities to gain enough evidence to convict them." Lightning says.

Foss chuckles. "Anything to help the saviors of Equestria."

Lightning nods. "Now onto the next course of business." Lightning says as one of the guards came up and instructed Foss to move up a few chairs, signaling a promotion.

Luna smiles. "It feels so good to see those faces one last time."

Celestia sighs. "Don't fret sister. You are staying with Twilight. After all, you are the best at taxes and numbers for the country."

"And that is how we will cover the costs of repairing the factories and the mines." Lightning says.

Luna smirks. "Not anymore, but he will not be here all the time, so maybe I will stay with her for the ruling. And you dear sister, please tell you are going to take up something other than cake and bed."

"I think I will go start a new life out there." Celestia says.

Luna looks surprised. "Really, a new one? How?"

Celestia shrugs. "Maybe I will make a new identity. Something to go for when I want to go somewhere. I still got a few decades left in me."

"Thinking of going and trying to get married?" Luna asks.

Celestia sighs and shakes her head. "No, I took that chance from you and I shall still pay my debt to that. No marrying, but doesn't mean I won't date."

"I see. When will you leave?" Luna asks.

Celestia smiles. "Maybe in the next few weeks. Have to give Twilight the run around of the castle and what things I have personally watch. I still need to transfer keys over to her."

"At this rate, Equestria will become a kingdom. Look how the nobles are listening to Lightning." Luna points out.

Celestia nods as all the remaining nobles listen with rapt attention. "Yes, they would make a fine couple like the rest of their family."

Twilight sighs as she watches Lightning still talk. "He's so good." A voice said behind her.

Twilight smiles. "If you go to him now, you still get me as well." She whispered.

"Nah, unlike you, I am a full fillyfooler." Luna says.

Twilight smiles. "You do realize you are married to him as well too."

"Only politically. I have no intention of bedding him." Luna says.

Twilight turns to look at her. "Don't you want a foal?"

"You ever wonder why Celestia doesn't have a foal." Luna asks.

Twilight frowns a bit. "Because she might worry of what the little thing might become or even become a target she has to watch over?"

"It's because we are far past our primes and can no longer bare foals." Luna says.

Twilight sadly looks to her. "Sorry, but why did you stay with me anyway if you can't have one?"

"I will give you reasons later tonight." Luna says.

Twilight sighs as she looks to Lightning again before seeing some more ponies arrive. "Ah, good. The ponies of the different classes has arrived. I trust you had a good walk?"

"Did you arrange this Twilight?" Lightning asks.

Twilight smiles. "Maybe, maybe not. I just told the guards to grab the newly elected voices of the classes."

"Very well, the last subject we will cover today before we go into recess is whether or not to have the other races in Equestria join the council." Lightning says.

The council started to talk as Lightning took a little breather. "You okay?" Twilight asks.

"There is a lot of work to do to get this country back in order." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "Don't worry. With us and some others, I'm sure we can have it back to working order."

Lightning nods before the council quiets down. "Have you made a decision?" Lightning asks.

"I vote yes." One said. "Same here." Another said and soon they all started to agree.

"Very well, motion passed. Welcome new council members." Lightning says as he gets up.

The council started to murmur amongst themselves as Lightning sighs and heads to the back room and Twilight follows him. "So…first Equestrian council, how was it?" She asks as he takes a seat near a fire.

Lightning smirks. "Oh, boring. Usually on my end, we talk our way with stabbing weapons on the table. I don't know what the table had to do to deserve that punishment. Bad treaty I guess."

Twilight giggles. "You know, we best start on the heir to the Equestrian throne. Also, what will you do with all the nobles you charged with treason today?" Twilight asks.

"If we were in Stalliongrad I would execute them all, but the citizens haven't seen an execution in hundreds of years so I can't do that." Lightning says.

Twilight tilts her head. "Then what are you going to do?"

"I have decided to banish them to the wastelands and see if they can survive out there." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "I have a feeling they won't even make one step."

"I don't know about that." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs and looks around a bit. "So…the heir?"

"We start tonight on a nice bed." Lightning says wrapping his wing around her.

Twilight blushes. "Really…no tables?"

"Oh, so Rainbow was right about that fantasy." Lightning says.

Twilight blushes heavily. "Yeah…she was right. When I still had a library I actually wanted that. Just a strong stallion to do that to me."

"Well, now your husband will do that to you, just in a different place." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "Yeah, you will. So…how should we do it for the first time?"

"I'll lead and you follow." Lightning says.

Twilight nods as she nuzzles him. "I love you."

"Let me show you how much I love you." Lightning says. Twilight looks up in time to Lightning kissing her hard as he dips her and she hangs on as she kisses him before bringing her back up. "So?"

"To bed." Twilight says.

Lightning chuckles as he looks to the time. "You sure? Now? It's still a bit early."

"Won't you have to see to Daring and Rainbow?" Twilight asks.

Lightning grins. "You want them to join and have Daring tie a collar around you?"

"No, just me and you for the first time." Twilight says.

Lightning smiles and lifts her up. "All right. Let's go to bed and have some much needed fun. You sure you're ready for me? Rainbow did tell you about everything I can and sometimes will do."

"Let's go." Twilight says.

Twilight groans as she opens her eyes and sees her bed empty and sits up to find no one in the room. "Oh Lightning." She said to herself as she stretches a bit.

"Morning love." Lightning said walking in with a tray of food on his back. "Sorry about not being there when you wake up. Figure I get some breakfast for you."

Twilight smiles as she moves the covers a bit and hides the stains still on her and tries to cover herself up. "Thanks. Want to join?"

Lightning shakes his head and puts the tray on the bed and sits down nearby her. "It's all about you now. So…did you like it last night?"

Twilight nods as she starts eating. "Yeah, but you may have to deal with the problems today. I'm very sore." She said trying to keep her legs still.

"Oh that tends to happen…ok maybe not mine and Daring's first time. She may not look it, but she can put some athletes to shame and no, Rainbow is not included in that." Lightning says.

Twilight smirks. "Ouch."

"Made me run a marathon with her afterwards as she forced me to explore a Crypt in Stalliongrad and awoke the Lich sealed within it. That thing was tough to kill and the skeleton dragon it had as its watchdog didn't help." Lightning says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. "You guys awoken a lich?"

"Maybe eight in all." Lightning admits.

Twilight shakes her head. "You're a crazy stallion."

"Not my fault that all eight were priest of a dragon cult in life." Lightning mutters.

Twilight smiles. "I'm starting to question marrying you with all the things you go through."

"Hey, you asked me and too late now." Lightning says.

Twilight smirks. "I could ask a divorce."

"Can a queen ask for that without tearing this country apart?" Lightning pondered out loud.

Twilight shrugs. "I don't know. This is new to me entirely."

"Hard to say, but since Celestia announced it to the entire country is probably a bad idea." Lightning says leaning onto her shoulder.

Twilight leans on his head. "Yeah, plus I would never hurt you."

"So can I get in on the next one?" Daring asks walking in.

Lightning chuckles. "Bring a collar and I'm ready."

"That better be for her." Twilight says.

Daring grins. "Nope, you and you alone."

"No, remember, I am a queen now." Twilight reminds.

Lightning chuckles. "Then what was that last night?"

"That was for the king and the king alone to see." Twilight says before sticking her tongue out at Daring.

Lightning smiles. "Now, now, let's not fight."

"Wait Daring, didn't you say you were going to go speak to your benefactor?" Twilight asks.

Daring waves her off. "In a bit. Thought I drop by."

"Remind me how you ever became a professor." Lightning says.

Daring shrugs. "Experience in the field."

Lightning just stares at her for the longest time. "Damn, I can't refute that as that is where most of mine came from." Lightning finally said.

Daring grins. "Don't mess with the mares."

"Then why do you like taking it from me?" Lightning asks smirking.

Daring laughs once. "Because we need something else other than plastic."

"Speaking of, how is Rainbow doing?" Twilight asks.

"Yeah, how is our pregnant mare and Talion, Typhoon, and Star?" Lightning asks.

Daring smiles. "Enjoying life here."

"Right, Twi, you best get dressed. I'm going to see the royal tailors. They want to fit me in to a king's attire. I got to do that before we make an appearance at Blueblood and the rest of the nobles' trail." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "You know we could go without clothes in this country. This isn't Stalliongrad."

"I know, but the guards and tailors are making a fuss over it so might as well." Lightning says shaking his head.

Twilight sighs and stuffs a piece of toast in his mouth. "You needed it."

"You best change into your royal attire as well for it." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "I hate that thing. Itchy."

"You are queen now. You have to make a few concession." Lightning says.

Twilight looks to him. "I'm never getting my own opinion in, am I?"

"In something, no. No, you are not. Just like how Celestia had to put up with Blueblood for so long." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "Yeah, course she could have sent him to his room since he was a nephew to her. He was just a bratty kid to everything. Like how about that time he wanted the park gone so a fair could be made in his honor."

"But there was a limit to what she could do because of the nobles, now go get dressed." Lightning says before giving her then Daring a kiss.

Twilight smiles as he leaves. "No collar." She said to Daring.

"Aw." Daring whines.

"So what was this about Liches?" Twilight asks.

Daring just grins. "Oh, a lot a fun and I will make you wear a collar."

Twilight smirks. "Yeah right. I will never wear one."

Twilight groans as she heads to her parents' house. "I can't believe she made me wear one." She groaned out as her spiked collar jiggles and clinks against the ring on the front. Twilight growls before teleporting it away.

Lightning smiles. "Aw, I like that thing. Come on, bring it back." He said wrapping a wing around her.

"No, now straighten up, you are going to meet my parents." Twilight says.

Lightning chuckles and brings her in closer. "I think they would hate one who just does the work and nothing else."

"No, but be respectful to my dad. He has worked for the equestrian special ops for several years now and mom…well she can be harsh with her judgements." Twilight says.

Lightning chuckles. "Alright, I won't laugh if they give you something from your younger days like Celestia's Sunshine and Luna's Moonbeam plushie." He said taking his wing back.

"Jokes on you. I didn't have those." Twilight says.

Lightning smirks. "Rainbow told me how you have a little raggedy doll somewhere. Used it to find a lesson somewhere and went…" He stops as he moves his hoof around his head and something made a cuckoo sound.

"You don't." Twilight says.

Lightning still held the smirk as they approached the door and knock. "I do."

Twilight frowns at him. "You don't."

Lightning grins. "I do. Here he is. Mr. Smartypants." Lightning says giving her the doll. Twilight glares at him until sighing and grabbing the doll and hugging it as he wraps his wing around her again. "So…?"

"Thank you Light." Twilight says as the door opens.

Lightning smiles. "No problem." He said before turning to the door. "Hello Mr. And Mrs. Sparkle."

Velvet smiles. "Hello son in law and hi honey." Night just stares at them with a look, mainly Lightning.

Twilight smiles. "Hi mom, hi dad and dad, please don't place a spear at the table. He might throw it out the window to a peeping tom."

"This happen before?" Lightning asks.

Twilight smiles weirdly. "Shining and a mare he brought home one time. Didn't end well."

Velvet smiles. "Good thing we have insurance on everything."

"I think now know where Twilight gets her anger from." Lightning says.

They both stare at him. "From which one honey?" Velvet asks.

"Her mother." Lightning says.

Velvet chuckles. "And a little something extra. Right honey?"

Twilight sighs. "Mom, please stop with the flirting."

"She was flirting?" Lightning asks looking to Twilight.

Twilight nods. "Yeah. She sometimes does that. Trying to grab more fun with dad. Never knew why until I got into your family."

"May we come in before somepony recognizes us?" Lightning asks.

They both step aside and let them in to which they sat down on the couches in the living room. "So what are you two doing here? Don't you have business being royal now?" Velvet asks.

"Twily wanted to see her mom and dad." Lightning say.

Velvet smiles and hugs her. "Aw, well what about you? You okay?"

"I'm fine mom." Twilight says.

"So what do the special ops think about the arrests yesterday?" Lightning asks.

Night raises an eyebrow. "What arrests?" He asks while moving a hoof slightly to the window.

Lightning waved his hoof and all the blinds closed and the house became soundproof. "Speak plainly." Lightning ordered.

Night leaned forward. "The arrests was smudged at best. You won't be able to hold them unless you act quick enough that internal affairs won't even question you. They need live witnesses."

"I will say it plainly, their trial begins today. The verdict will be banishment to the wastelands. Then that is when one of my men comes in." Lightning says.

Night smiles. "I like ya."

"I want the special ops to pose as regular guards and transport them there and leave. You are to ignore all sounds you hear from them." Lightning orders.

Night smirks. "I got bad ears. I usually can't hear anything and they usually listen to me for anything. So if a yell comes from a bit away, I can't even hear it."

Lightning nods. "The official story will be they were simply banished." Lightning says.

Night shrugs. "Eh, I read newspapers too much at times."

"The reason why you can't pay attention is because my man lives by a certain code which dictates almost anyone who sees him without my permission he must kill." Lightning says.

Night chuckles. "At least we will start anew with all of this. Makes me happy that there is change a comin."

"If I could, I would execute them all here and send a message to the administration, but the populace wouldn't take it well." Lightning says.

Night sighs. "And that most of the problems around here. Too innocent."

"Time to change and move forward." Lightning says.

Night shrugs. "Need time and events to happen. Let's hope the events you have might ease them in."

"It seems you aren't disturbed by my decision at all. So tell, what is your rank in the special ops?" Lightning asks.

Night smiles. "How else do I get this information first?"

"Commander." Velvet said fixing up Mr. Smartypants.

"I see, well commander, I want you to relay a message to all branches for me. It is time to become stronger. The level of being adequate is no longer acceptable." Lightning says.

Night nods. "Sure, I'll pass it along. Now then." He said before kicking the wall a bit and sent the blinds back up. "Shall we have dinner?"

"I think you mean lunch." Lightning says.

Night waves him off. "And I meant dinner because your mother in law keeps making such a big meal that's fit for a king. Now we will find out if that is true."

"Oh, by the way, she already has told me she wants a foal." Lightning adds.

Lightning dodges a spear thrown at him. "Just treat her right and I won't miss the next time." He said.

"Nice try, but I have been dodging those for years." Lightning says.

Night juggles the next spear in his hoof. "And intended to miss. Next time won't be so bad, well, for me."

"Try it." Lightning says.

Night raises an eyebrow before picking up a quill nearby and throws it at him and sees Lightning disappear. "Dang it, this one might be tough to kill."

Twilight frowns. "Dad, please don't kill him. You can't even touch him now."

"And besides, if we fought, would you be able to even find the real me?" Lightning asks next to Twilight.

Night chuckles. "I like this stallion. Where did you get him?"

"He kind of walked into my life." Twilight says poking her hooves together.

"Adorable, isn't it?" Lightning asks.

Velvet smirks as she gives Mr. Smartypants to Twilight and she hugs it happily. "Oh yes she is. From the adorable little filly to our very own queen."

"Speaking of which, we best hurry and eat. The tailors should be done with my king robes soon and the moment they are, the trial will begin." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "Can you go…what am I saying, of course you will go your own way."

Lightning leans onto Twilight. "I'm not the judge. I just want to watch those nobles get what they deserve." Lightning says petting her.

Twilight purrs. "That's nice."

"And I want you beside me." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "Always." She said arching her back as he starts petting her back.

Velvet look to her husband and smirks before getting up and heads to the kitchen while Night gets up and follows.

Twilight purrs and leans into him. "I love you Lightning."

"Same here Twilly…I just remembered, there was something I wanted to ask you." Lightning says

Twilight looks to him. "What is it?"

"Can we remodel the throne room?" Lightning asks.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. "What?"

"It doesn't suit me at all." Lightning says.

Twilight still stares at him. "You do realize I'm here as well, right?"

"Oh, so you agree we should remodel?" Lightning asks.

Twilight hits his chest. "Oy, I still like it."

"I don't, a little too showy for me." Lightning says.

Twilight frowns. "That's because it's supposed to be."

"It sends the wrong message." Lightning says as they start to argue over it.

"A lot like a real married couple already." Velvet says.

Night nods. "Yes, remember us?"

"You still don't like my remodeling the bathroom." Velvet says.

Night frowns. "I couldn't have the same shower as before, of course I didn't like it."

"Oh get over it." Velvet says.

Night scoffs. "I still loved that shower."

'Twilight inherited that thing from you at least.' Velvet thinks.

Night sighs. "At least she finally got a great husband. Shining really pushed it."

"Now that I think of it, both our foals married royalty." Velvet says.

Night nods. "Yep, now we have to watch our backs since we are too close and they might come after us."

Velvet shrugs. "They won't with my stallion next to me."

Night smirks as he uses his magic to bring her in a bit closer. "Yeah, that's true, but that's because you got that mom flame on you that can scare anypony."

"So how much battle experience does our son-in-law have?" Velvet asks.

Night smiles. "Too much to be beaten by me. I think our little Twilight has a great husband."

"So what do you think she eyes the most?" Velvet asks.

Night raises an eyebrow and smirks. "What did you like about me?"

"I don't think it is his eyes." Velvet says.

Night nods. "Oh yes. She likes that piece like almost any mare. Still, I feel awkward knowing that my daughter is getting that early on. Who knew our shut in daughter would get a strong stallion like that one."

"So it's his wings she likes?" Velvet asks.

Night sighs. "Oh brother. It's the one meant for bed or fun between two or more ponies."

"Get your mind out of the gutter hun." Velvet says letting him know she has been playing with him.

Night bumps his flank against hers. "Remember our crazy spots? Like at the school?"

Velvet raises an eyebrow. "You mean where we made a mess of the broom closet?"

"Mom, dad, I really don't want to hear about that." Twilight says.

Lightning chuckles as she sits down at the table and he sits down next to her. "Maybe you can tell me, I might get ideas."

"Lightning!?" Twilight yells.

"Does the jury have a verdict?" The judge asks.

"Guilty." A juror said.

"Very well, I hereby sentence all the accused to be banished to the badlands." The judge says.

"Oh come on!" A noble yells as he got up. "This is hearsay!"

"Guards, take them away. Court adjourned." The judge says.

"We are being dealt a bad hoof here! They are just getting rid of us because we are…!" Another noble yells.

"Criminals, terrorists?" Lightning asks cutting him off. The noble actually jumps over his table and the guards tries to grab him, but miss and the noble stops before reaching Lightning and falls face down. "Yeah, no. Anypony else?" Lightning asks bored as he adjusted his robe.

The nobles immediately sweat and starts to follow the guards. Twilight breathes a sigh of relief as she leans on him. "That was close. Nice job." She said moving a hoof to where she spied him holding his hoof under his robes and she feels the empty slot for a little knife and other knives around it. "Getting rid of them before they could do more damage." She said as Lightning moves a hoof to hers.

"Not worth me dealing with them personally." Lightning says getting up and leaves with her.

Twilight smiles. "Well, at least the council is done with. Now we have to prepare for war and then still rebuilding some parts of the cities and town."

"I'm going to be a little busy soon Twi." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "Alright, just be careful."

"Aren't I always?" Lightning asks holding her close since none was around.

Twilight smiles and nuzzles him. "I love you."

"Same here." Lightning says petting her mane.

Twilight purrs. "I'm really starting to love this life."

"Keep it up, after we really get into governing." Lightning says leaning into her.

Twilight moans and nuzzles his chest. "Lightning?"

"Yes?" Lightning asks.

Twilight tries to look up at him. "You…you should get going. The others are probably waiting for you."

"And leave you behind? Come on, time to spend some quality time with others." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs as she kept walking with him. "You'll never leave me, right?"

"Not if I can help it." Lightning says before he rubs her flank.

Twilight blushes as she uses her wings a bit to hide what he is doing. "Lightning."

"Nopony is around love." Lightning says.

Twilight blushes heavier as he moves a bit lower. "Lightning, please." She said trying to look around.

"Ok, for you." Lightning says stopping.

Twilight sighs in relief. "Um…please don't do this until we are alone at least."

"We are still alone Twi." Lightning says.

Twilight pouted cutely. "Just…dang it Lightning. Okay, you are now punished."

"How, when I got you and the others?" Lightning says picking her up and holding her in his hooves as he leans against the wall.

Twilight stares at him as she places her hooves on his shoulders. "You want out of it?"

"Are you joking?" Lightning asks holding her closer.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. "Does this look like the face of joking?"

"I don't know, maybe if I do this." Lightning says getting her in one of her ticklish spots.

Twilight presses her lips together and shakes herself to stop laughing. "Don't you…dare."

"Oh, what about here?" Lightning says getting her at a different place.

Twilight hangs onto him as he kept trying. "Lightning…I'm going to kill you."

"You can try, but…" Lightning stops as he brings her into a full kiss.

Twilight stops as she looks at him before closing her eyes and wraps her hooves around him. After a while, they separate. "Dang it Lightning." She said tracing a hoof downward.

"I knew my queen was in there." Lightning says smirking.

Twilight looks to her hoof as she kept tracing it down until she reached the familiar scars. "We better get going."

"Alright, but first you have to do something." Lightning says.

Twilight hums. "What's that?"

"I'm waiting." Lightning says as Twilight leans in.

Twilight smiles. "I still don't know."

"I'll give you a hint, it starts with k." Lightning says.

Twilight shakes her head. "Oh Lightning, come here." She said before kissing him.

Lightning chuckles and holds her as he peeks an eye open and sees a pony outside a window with a camera and snaps a few pictures before seeing him being taken down by guards. Lightning smiles and lets of the kiss and they start walking to the others again. "Congratulations on finding out the riddle." Lightning said with a smirk.

"Of course. So what is my reward?" Twilight asks.

"Hmmm, how about you find out tonight?" Lightning says smirking.

Twilight blushes and bumps against him. "Lightning. You really rile us up. One way or another."

"I know." Lightning says smirking as he wraps a wing around her.

Twilight smiles and nuzzles him as they reach a room set aside for the rest of the group before they head inside. "Alright, how are you all liking this place now?" Lightning asks the foals.

"Mah, too flashy." Talion says making Lightning smirk at Twilight.

Typhoon waves at him. "I'm heading out. Coming bro?" She said getting up and heading for the door.

Twilight snatches her up before she could reach the door and holds her. Typhoon glares at her. "Hey, what gives?!"

"Oh you are so adorable, I just want to hold you." Twilight says nuzzling her.

Typhoon frowns. "Yeah right, dad?"

"Ok, I got you." Lightning says taking her and holding his daughter.

Typhoon squirms in his grip. "No, I meant let me go."

"Ok Typhoon." Lightning says putting her down and pets her mane once.

Typhoon sighs and starts to head out again. "Bro, you coming?"

"Alright sis." Talion says following her.

Lightning still smiles as they head out. "Not worried?" Rainbow asks.

"I got two squads of my stealth forces tailing them. Anyone messes with them, they will never be found." Lightning says rubbing her stomach.

Rainbow smiles as she rubs her stomach too. "You're such a good stallion. Now I'm hungry for some crazy meals."

Lightning chuckles. "Alright, peanut butter and hot pepper sandwich coming up."

"I just don't get why you like spicy foods." Twilight says.

"Says the mare who drank hot sauce." Rainbow says.

Twilight scoffs. "Oh shut up. Pinkie put that in and didn't even tell me."

"Mares please, I'm feeding Star over here." Daring says shushing them.

Lightning smiles as he walks over to her and pets Daring's mane and looks to Star in her lap drinking from a bottle. "How is she from the trip?"

"Happy. You saw her wobbling around on the ship all adorably." Daring says smiling.

Lightning nods as he pets Star's mane. "Yeah. Trying to dodge the many puddles of water on the ship and trying to get to each of us."

Daring smiles and pets her back as she looks up to them as she kept drinking. "Thanks for this Lightning."

"No, thank you." Lightning says before starting to pet Daring.

Daring purrs. "Love ya."

"I do too. Daring, you up for playing with me and Twilight tonight." Lightning whispers the latter part.

Daring grins. "Can I bring a collar?"

"Yes." Lightning whispers before nuzzling Star.

Star coos as she kept drinking and looks up at him before taking the bottle out of her mouth and gives a nuzzle on his nose before going back to drinking.

"Oh Star is so adorable." Lightning says smiling at her.

Star keeps watching them before taking the bottle out of her mouth and throws it down to the ground and gives a cute little burp.

Daring giggles as she hugs her. "Aw, so cute." She said nuzzling her as she giggles back before yawning and sleeps against her chest.

Lightning smiles as he grabs a blanket from a bag and places it over them. "Get some rest you two, okay?"

Daring nods and gives one last nuzzle before holding her as she slept on the couch as the others started to do their own thing and Lightning moves over to Scootaloo nearby who was on a balcony and resting on a couch outside. "You okay Scoots?"

Scootaloo nods as she kept watching the city below. "Yeah. Just thinking."

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Oh and what are you thinking about?"

Scootaloo shrugs. "Just things. Maybe about him, maybe about what I'm going to do while I'm here. I suppose I could check out Ponyville with Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle and see how it's changed. Maybe pay a visit to the school." She said with a grin.

Lightning chuckles. "We will check back there soon enough. Just need to finish up most of the things here and lucky, Twilight can now learn about being queen and I can go check on things down there. Tomorrow, okay?"

Scootaloo nods as she laid her head on the arm of the couch. "Thanks dad. I'm going to love the shocked faces over there now."

Lightning smiles. "Yeah, I think we all will. Get some sleep, it's getting late for some of us."

Scootaloo hums after him as she closes her eyes.

Lightning sighs as he heads back inside and sees some of the ponies gone. "Okay Twilight, I'm going to do my own checkup that will also have you doing your own as well. Ask Luna for help and talk to Celestia for anything else she needs to transfer to you, okay?"

Twilight nods. "Sure, I'll go in a bit. You can go on ahead." She said checking up on Rainbow.

Lightning nods and heads out as the rest of the ponies in the room stare at her. "So…how does it feel being married to us now?" Rainbow asks.

Twilight just blushes.

Talion eyes the many wares on the table as the shopkeeper watches the two foals who just walked in without anypony else. "Kids, where are your parents?"

Typhoon was eyeing the strange artifacts. "At the castle. Mom is resting, probably and dad is probably busy with something." She said poking one of the artifacts.

The shopkeeper raises an eyebrow. "Okay." He said listening to their strange accents, yet still be able to speak Equestrian. "And please be careful with that one piece, it's expensive." He said noticing Talion picking up one.

Talion eyes the necklace piece with a sigil in the middle. "It's fake."

The shopkeeper huffs. "As if, it's very real." Talion looks to him before throwing the necklace into a jar of water and they watch as the colors on the necklace starts being washed away. "Fake." He said again before jumping off the stool and heading out. "Come on sis."

"Wait, here's one that might be legit." Typhoon said looking at a bracelet with markings on the inside.

Talion hurries over to her and eyes it. "No, it's missing a mark here." He said pointing to an empty spot. "Close, but it won't work. Come on."

Typhoon sighs as she heads out with him as the shopkeeper sighs as he pulls the necklace out of the water and starts repainting it before hearing a clink and sees a small bag of bits on the table, just enough for the necklace. "Huh."

Typhoon groans as they head down the street. "Dang it bro, where are we going to find this thing? It's really starting to hurt me." She said as she moves a piece of her shirt over her shoulder to hide a bruise.

Talion looks over to her with a worried look. "Don't worry sis. As your big brother, I promise to keep you safe and you will in return, right?" He asks holding a hoof up and looking proud.

Typhoon giggles and gives a high hoof. "Right. Come on, there must be something else."

Talion looks around before seeing something familiar. "Hey." He said running up to a stage and finds the same ponies they met back at Whiterun. "What are you guys doing here?" He asks as Typhoon came up behind him.

The mare looks over and smiles. "Hey guys, sorry for messing up on the spell and making us all look bad."

Talion waves it off. "It's okay. So what are you doing here?"

The stallion chuckles as he puts a box down. "Setting up for another concert. Why, need another private performance?"

Typhoon and Talion look to each other before shrugging. "Actually, how about we try performing with you guys?" Typhoon asks.

The mare raises an eyebrow. "You better check with your parents first you two. Remember last time?"

The foals groan as the stallion and mare chuckle. "Fine. Bye." They said as they walk away.

The stallion and mare waves after them. "You know you messed up on purpose, right?" The stallion asks.

The mare grins. "The best kind of news is bad news. Spreads like wildfire. And no amount of bits will change it. Now come on, I think they will get it now and I will do it right. No sense making them bad luck charms."

The stallion chuckles. "You're devious."

The mare smiles and gives a kiss on the cheek. "Just hurry your flank up."

The stallion smiles. "No need to tell me twice." He said heading back to grab another box.

Typhoon sighs as she looks around. "So where to now?"

Talion shrugs. "No clue. We should have asked for a map from mom."

Typhoon nods and keeps looking until she sees a bunch of maps on a stand. "How about here?" She asks taking one and pointing to a list selection on the jewelry stores. "There's a lot of them."

Talion looks over. "Yeah, dad did tell us this city is the home of the snooty and I think he was right." He said looking around and sees the high class ponies. "Why stick your noses in the air? It doesn't help."

"Come on, we have only an hour before we have to go home." Typhoon reminds.

Talion sighs. "Yeah, let's go. Maybe we can pick up tomorrow or maybe in that other city mom keeps talking about."

"Let's see, I think we are here." Typhoon says pointing at the map.

Talion looks around the map. "And we have to go through…wow that is a snooty place. Even the name is snooty. Oh well, let's go." He said packing up the map into a small pouch they had and ran off.

As the two ran off, sixteen figures either hidden in the crowds or in the shadows followed.

Spike sighs and stretches himself as he heads to the city library. "It's great to back. Just like Pinkie said. Still, why she needs these books, is beyond me."

"I'm just glad to be in a warmer climate." Agni says.

Spike chuckles. "Yeah, you might, but you won't know good hot food until you try my favorite place." He said pointing to a local cafe. "Best hot and spicy food around."

"So big brother, what do you think of Belcross?" Agni asks.

Spike looks up and sees a figure moving along the rooftops. "Well, he's nice I guess. Still needs to try speaking to us. Kinda helps with helping things out."

"So what about mom marrying our brother in law?" Agni asks.

Spike sighs. "To be honest, I thought she would go for that other stallion. What was his name?"

"Benawi." Agni says.

Spike nods. "Yeah, him. Though now at least we'll always stay with the others. Don't spirits have anyone?"

"I have only met Belcross and Shadow and well…Belcross doesn't talk much and Shadow is…Shadow." Agni says.

Spike grins. "What about like…mortals? What about mortal kind?"

"I don't know." Agni says going back to reading his book, reminding Spike a lot of Twilight.

Spike smiles. "Oh boy, you are not going to find a girl Agni."

Agni flips a page. "What did you say big brother?"

"Nothing, nothing at all." Spike says leaving to find Twilight.

Agni hums as he reads as many ponies pass him by and gives him either a weird look or one of disgust. He kept walking until he bumps into someone. "Ow." He said rubbing his head as he dropped the book. "Sorry." He said looking to the high class pony.

The pony glares at him a bit. "Get outta my way animal."

Agni goes to pick up the book. "Sorry."

"What did you just call Agni?" A female voice asks.

The pony looks over and sees Twilight frowning. "I'm sorry, but who are you talking about?" He asks a bit confused. "Your son maybe?"

"The very one you just insulted." Spike adds.

The pony goes wide eyed and looks back to Agni now just hiding his book and looking at him with a blank stare. "Well…I…um…"

Twilight marches up right to the pony. "If you are going to insult my son, say the same thing to my face. Come on."

The pony immediately backed down and ran.

Twilight huffs and looks to Agni as he smiles a bit. "Are you okay?" She asks hugging him with a wing.

"I'm fine mommy." Agni says.

"He just walked into somepony reading a book." Spike says looking to Twilight to see if she got the hint.

Twilight smiles and pats his head. "Aw, you're becoming me."

"Is that a good thing?" Lightning asks walking up.

Twilight smiles as she looks over. "Yes, he's my little boy. Right Agni?"

"Right mommy." Agni says leaning against her.

Lightning chuckles. "Great. Spike, prepare your armor. I think more explosions are going to come out of the laboratory."

"I already had ordered one of the blast shields from the college." Spike says.

Both Twilight and Agni glare at him as he just smiles.

"I see you and Agni developed a parent and child relationship." Lightning says.

Now they glare at him.

Lightning just chuckles as he grabs a book nearby. "Come on Twi, didn't you want to sit with me and read?"

"Why did you make that comment, isn't your relationship with Belcross the same?" Twilight asks.

"No, me and his relation is more like that of partners." Lightning explained.

Twilight and Agni look at each other before looking back at him. "And why did you come up with that?"

Lightning smirks and points to the pony outside the window who was still running. "Him and your encounter with him."

"Huh?" Twilight asks.

"The relationships between mage and familiar varies from case to case." Lightning says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. "And what would you call ours?"

"The cases don't have a name, it is just a part of the maturing mage. Speaking of which, come on, we have an appointment with the headmistress of the Canterlot University." Lightning says.

Twilight tilts her head. "Oh yeah. Agni, Spike, head to the red light area and look around for the library there. Ask for the crystal that has a dark orb inside. Here some bits. Have fun." Twilight said dropping a bag of bits into Spike's hand and follows Lightning.

"You aren't sending them to a whorehouse are you?" Lightning asks stopping.

Twilight shakes her head. "No, there are a few dark businesses that sell what I need. There are more than just those in the red light district."

"I see, well let's go don't want the guards to be kept waiting. Also, your brother and sister-in-law are coming to Canterlot soon." Lightning informs.

Twilight smiles. "Good. Could be a good time to get the family together for a little celebration. Celestia knows we need it."

"Twilight, he hasn't heard we are married yet, so break it to him gently." Lightning says.

Twilight smirks. "Oh boy, maybe we could have some fun. He made the news to me just out of nowhere. Why can't I do it?"

"You are either way." Lightning says before the conversation ended when they left the castle so on one would overhear.

Twilight sighs as she looks around and sees the guards and a mix of Lightning's guard in the area. "Strange that things changed for me. Just a few years ago, I was just a princess in Ponyville. Now I'm queen."

"Here is another change coming up, there is your old school." Lightning points out as they walk by it.

Twilight nods. "Yeah, until Celestia took me out and told me to learn in Ponyville. I was pretty mad about that."

"Skipping a few years aren't you?" Lightning asks.

Twilight sighs as she sees some foals reading some books or playing around. "I think it's because I didn't have anypony there. No friends so Celestia just did it to let me have some friends."

"Now the school can boast that the queen studied there." Lightning says.

Twilight giggles. "Yeah, guess they can, but it's not the best way to show off your school."

"Yeah." Lightning says as they soon reach the university.

Twilight smiles as she keep looking around and sees more ponies studying or just sleeping around as more and more ponies notice them and bow. "Rise. Please, we don't want anypony bowing at us. It doesn't feel right." She said to them as they kept walking.

Lightning says nothing as they come to the outside of the office of the headmistress.

Twilight smiles as they enter and find the headmistress's head in a bunch of papers as she didn't notice them. "So…you needed to see us?" Twilight asks.

"Twi, I said I made an appointment." Lightning says.

Twilight looks to him. "And you do realize I'm running about thirty things in head at the same time, right?"

"Well put those on hold for this." Lightning says.

"And I can see why you two are together." The headmistress said. "Now what do you need?"

"Headmistress, as we both know, the university is funded by the government, correct?" Lightning asks.

The headmistress nods. "Yes, what about it?"

"With the change in leadership, there will be a few changes to the university." Lightning says handing her a few documents.

The headmistress looks over the papers. "These are…wait…new magic? And some officers? Why add this? Spirit magic is uncontrollable."

"Not so, me and my wife have use it and we have control." Lightning says.

The headmistress raises an eyebrow. "Well ours have that problem. That's why we got rid of it long ago. What's more, this is a unicorn school."

"Well the east has advance it quite a bit, that is why a pegasus like myself can use it easily." Lightning says.

The headmistress sighs. "And where do you intend to fund and find the professors needed for this?"

"Your budgets is now is this." Lightning says handing a new set of documents.

The headmistress goes wide eyed at the figure. "Wha…how…fift…per…"

"The government is no longer paying to support Blueblood, now that he has been banished for treason." Lightning says.

The headmistress smiles as she uses her magic to pull a picture off a wall and throws it out the window. "Finally! I can finally get that upgrade we need."

"You will receive the new faculty members and equipment soon to aid in this." Lightning says.

The headmistress nods. "Sure, anything else you need?"

"Cut Daring Do a little more slack, she now has a foal to look after." Lightning says.

The headmistress tilts her head. "Daring Do? We don't any faculty by that name."

"Oh, I'm sorry, A. K. Yearling." Lightning says rolling his eyes.

The headmistress nods. "Oh that one. Sure, I'll see what I can do."

"That concludes the business here and nice job covering up how nervous you were." Lightning says.

The headmistress chuckles nervously as they head out again before sighing and puts her head down. "All faculties are to take Blueblood's picture and destroy them." She said into the intercom.

Lightning smiles as he and Twilight walks down the hall and see into a class to see a professor take Blueblood's picture. "Target practice!" He yelled throwing it up before it was pelted by many spells and had too many holes in it. "Free extra credit, A plus!" He called out to which the students cheered.

"Blueblood was an egomaniac, wasn't he?" Lightning asks.

Twilight smirks. "Want me to tell another time he called for something stupid?"

"Which one out of the three thousand eight hundred and forty six incidents I have on file?" Lightning asks.

Twilight laughs as some of the pictures were being kicked into the hallway. "How about how he wanted a class here dedicated to him and was threatening to pull funding if they didn't do it and make it mandatory?"

"I'm glad we got rid of that parasite." Lightning says.

Twilight nods. "Yes, parasite of bits and politics."

"Now come on, we got to get back." Lightning says.

Twilight catches up to him. "Don't leave me behind."

Lightning says nothing on their way back to the castle.

Twilight looks at him as they kept walking. "Lightning?"

Lightning spoke as soon as they got in. "I'm hurrying to see Talion and Typhoon." Lightning says.

Twilight looks around. "Oh yeah. Wonder why did they wanted to get out at this time?"

Lightning sighs. "That's my first question." He said opening a door and finds both the two sitting on a couch and being slightly hidden by a map they are holding up.

"Maybe here?" Talion asks as he pokes the map.

Lightning, seeing this, moves as quietly as he could behind the couch.

Typhoon pokes another spot. "How about here?" She asks pointing to a store a little away from the city.

Talion shakes his head. "No, that looks a little new. We need old ones."

"How about this?" Lightning asks picking them up.

They yelp and try to escape before they realize who picked them up. "Dad!" They yelled.

"Hey there you two. Where did you go?" Lightning asks.

They both look to each other before looking back at him. "Just walking." Typhoon said.

"How is your shoulder? You hit it hard on the ship." Lightning says.

Typhoon looks to the spot and moves her sleeve a bit and finds no bruise. "Wow, it's gone. Guess we don't need that healing jewelry after all."

"Oh than, how about I play with you two for a bit?" Lightning asks.

They both look to Twilight. "What about mom?" Talion asks.

"She is resting right now. You know her and her naps." Lightning says.

They both point to Twilight. "Her." They said.

"I don't know what do you think mommy?" Lightning asks.

Twilight smiles. "Sure. Might as well spend some time with you guys. Otherwise what kind of mother would I be?"

"Get her my foals." Lightning says.

They cheer as they rush and pounce on her as she laughs. "Help me, I'm being attacked by foals." Twilight playfully said.

Lightning chuckles and goes over to them. "I'll save you." He said trying to grab his foals.

Scootaloo snorts as she opens her eyes and sees her family playing around and sighs. "Boy, how long ago was that?" She asks herself.

"You say something Scoots?" Apple Bloom asks as she rubs her eyes from sleeping in the middle of the circle Scootaloo made from her body.

"Just commenting on how long it has been since dad was about to play with us like he is." Scootaloo says.

Sweetie Belle yawns as she looks up. "Hey, where's your friend Scoots? Isn't he supposed to be here?"

"Don't ask me." Scootaloo says.

Apple Bloom looks to where Ponyville is. "You sure you don't know?"

Scootaloo chuckles a bit. "We dragons and wyverns don't have a connected mind like changelings."

Sweetie Belle smiles. "Come on, don't you want to fly off and meet him?"

Scootaloo sighs. "I would if I knew where he was. Do you two know?"

"No." They both said.

"And dad doesn't. Something about the chaos those traitorous nobles whipped up." Scootaloo says.

They all look to Lightning who was carrying Typhoon around. "You think he would tell the last place he knows?" Apple Bloom asks.

"You think he has had time?" Scootaloo asks.

Sweetie Belle shakes her head. "No, not really." She said as Scootaloo brings her tail in a bit closer around them.

"The only thing I wish right now is that he was here." Scootaloo said.

Both fillies sighs. "We kinda want one too." Apple Bloom said.

Scootaloo smirks. "You two want a wyvern?"

"No." They said.

Scootaloo sighs. "I'm sure you'll find some colts. Now we just need to find them."

Lightning laughs as he now gives Talion a ride. "Alright son, where to now?"

Talion laughs as he hangs onto his mane. "How about to the table?"

"Alright, hang on." Twilight watched as Lightning let Talion ride him as she brushes Typhoon's mane. "So, what did you two do while you were out?" Twilight asks her.

Typhoon shrugs. "Just out."

Twilight smirks. "Right."

Typhoon looks up to her. "We did, we just went out."

Twilight giggles. "Right, just went out. Now tell me. Come on." She said now working on her tail.

Lightning smiles as he walks past. "Aw, go easy on her Twilight."

"I am. You have Rainbow's wild style of mane and tail." Twilight says.

Typhoon smiles as she shakes her head a bit. "I don't think I got mom's hair." She said messing it up a bit.

"Oh?" Twilight asks bringing a mirror into her view.

Typhoon turns her head and looks at her mane. "Maybe."

Talion jumps down near her. "I think it looks good. Like mine." He said looking at his style.

Lightning smiles as he looks at himself in the mirror. "I think he takes after me, don't you think?"

"Yeah, but I can see a little of Rainbow in him." Twilight says.

Talion keeps looking himself over before being pushed away by Typhoon. "Bro, it's my time to be brushed. And you're a colt. You don't do this."

Talion moves back up to her. "Who says?"

"No, I think it is bath time for you two." Lightning says.

They both look to each other before jumping off and running away. "Never!" They yelled as they ran out the door.

"Three. Two. One." Twilight says before they hear a splash in the bathroom next to them and they walk in.

"Oh, teleportation trap. Nicely played." Lightning says seeing the twins in the tub.

"We almost drown." Typhoon said trying to hang to the rims of the tub.

"Don't be overdramatic, you just had to stand up." Twilight says grabbing a brush.

Typhoon groans as Talion and her sit up a little. "Sis?"

"Yeah, I know. They got us." Typhoon says.

Talion sighs. "Okay, can we get a break at times?" He asks while taking off their clothes.

Lightning smiles before throwing in their dolphin bath toys. They look at it before jumping onto them and playing with them. "Break made and given." Lightning said.

"Fire." Talion says using one of the toys to squirt Twilight with some of the bath water.

Twilight giggles as she tries to block. "You'll never take down battleship Friendship." She said while trying not to giggle.

Lightning smiled as the foals played as they washed them. "So…who wants to see uncle Umbra?" He asks a bit later.

They both raise their hoof.

"Lightning, he still hasn't returned." Twilight reminds.

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Do you know about his movements?"

"I can sense him. Now come on, time to dry them off." Twilight says grabbing a few towels.

Lightning smiles as he grabs the two as they kept trying to use the toys. "Okay guys. That's enough. It will soon be bed time."

"Oh dad." Typhoon whines a bit.

Lightning smirks. "Oh mother."

Talion smirks. "Oh sister."

Typhoon sticks her tongue out. "Oh brother."

"Ok. You are first." Twilight says taking Typhoon.

Talion winces as Typhoon was dried. "Hey! Not there! Take it easy! Watch the mane!" Typhoon yelled.

"And done. Lightning, you do Talion while I get her ready for bed." Twilight says getting a hair brush.

"Bro, stay strong!" Typhoon yells over Twilight's shoulder as they walked away.

"Sis is going to be girlied up, isn't she?" Talion asks.

Lightning chuckles. "Yep, while you are going to be just dried off." He said drying him off now.

"I got the better deal." Talion says smirking.

Lightning pokes his stomach. "Now don't be mean like that. That's called selflessness. You have to be happy for others getting what they got, even the bad things and feel sorry for them. Got it?" He asks poking his stomach with each sentence. Talion chuckles with every poke. Lightning sighs as he picks him up and takes him to their rooms after changing him into pajamas and they find Typhoon being settled into her bed. "Glad we got rooms for them here." Lightning said settling Talion into his own bed.

Talion looks to him. "We are living here now?"

"For a time." Lightning says before turning to Typhoon. "So you enjoying the bow?"

Typhoon reaches up and messes with the bow on her head. "Um…I don't know."

"I want to see how Rainbow reacts to this." Lightning says.

Twilight giggles. "Probably, what's my foals wearing this stuff? It's so uncool." She mimicked.

Lightning chuckled and rubbed her head. "I will see you both in the morning."

They tried to pout. "We are not…" Talion tries to say before he yawned. "Tired."

"You have all the time in the world to play you two. For now, rest up. " Lightning says.

They both yawn and laid down on the bed before pulling the covers around themselves and going to sleep. "All the time in the world huh?" Twilight asks quietly. "You know what is coming up, right?"

"Yeah and I am going to spend as much time as I can with my foals." Lightning says after they get out of the room.

Twilight sighs. "And us?"

Lightning smiles and wraps a wing around her. "Same thing. Sometimes alone, sometimes with family." He whispered in her ear before nipping it.

Twilight blushes. "We would love that. Lightning?"

"Hmmm?" He questions.

Twilight looks up at him. "Have you ever been scared?"

"Yes, many times in the past." Lightning says.

Twilight nods. "And what are they?"

"If you want to hear that, you will have to earn it." Lightning teases.

Twilight frowns. "Come on. Tell me." She said poking his chest.

"Not here and you will still have to earn it." Lightning whispers into her ear.

Twilight shakes her head. "I hate these secrets."

"Come on you." Lightning says smirking at her as he lead her to their room.

Twilight leans her head on his shoulder. "When do you gain a new fear?"

Lightning shrugs as they enter their room and he placed her on the bed. "When you find something that threatens you outright or even something we don't understand completely. Those without a reason are something to be feared at times."

"And you?" Twilight asks.

"I mostly fear what I don't know or understand in war, because it could be detrimental." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "You think there are still things that could overpower you in fear?"

"I don't think I know. I have watched time and time again as soldiers die because they lacked information." Lightning says stopping seeing Night Light approaching in armor.

Twilight looks up and tries to see him. "What is going on?"

"We just got back from transporting the prisoners." Night Light says.

Lightning nods. "Ah, good. Well, at least we dealt with those goons. Still stupid how they deal with the council matters. Also Night Light, I have another job for you and your men."

Night Light sighs. "Yes?"

"Start routing at the dissidents in the guard. I know some will never accept me as king and will try and kill me and Twilight so they can reinstate Celestia." Lighting says.

Night Light nods. "Sure, anything else you need?"

"No, I trust you and your men to keep me and your daughter safe." Lightning says.

Night Light smiles as he looks to her. "How are you angel?"

"I'm alright, we just got done putting Talion and Typhoon to bed. By the way, who is guarding that section of the palace?" Twilight asks.

"Patrol group 17 I believe is on watch for that part tonight." Night Light says causing Lightning to stop dead in his tracks.

Lightning turns around and races off to Talion and Typhoon's room.

Twilight looks to Night Light. "Um…what was that about?"

Night Light's eyes then widen. "Get to the foals quickly. The 17th patrol group of the solar guards cannot be trusted as they are overzealous about worshiping Celestia."

Twilight quickly jumps out of bed and follows him as they rush down the hall and find Lightning trying to bust down the door to the foals room. "Lightning, move!" Twilight yells as she places a hoof on the hinges. "Back up and get ready." She said as the hinges get red hot.

Lightning grabs a halberd being held by an armor stand and prepares, not far away he could hear Night Light sounding the alarm.

Twilight backs away and Lightning growls as he charges at the door and brings it down to find the foals hiding behind Scootaloo who was growling at the guards surrounding them. "Scoots!"

"Scootaloo, Talion, Typhoon, close your eyes." Lightning ordered as he charged with a battle cry before cutting the three closest to him in half.

Scootaloo quickly turns around covers them up with her wings as they hear the metal striking and some cries of pain before it all stopped. "Dad?" Scootaloo asks as she partially turns her head around.

"Not yet, wait until we clean up. As for you." Lightning says grabbing the last surviving guard who attempted to kill his foals.

"Let go of me heathen!" The guard yells. Lightning says nothing before stabbing the halberd shallowly into the stallion's right hind leg. "Bastard!"

"You know, I think we will be instituting a new regulation in the dungeon and we have our first volunteer." Lightning says.

The guard just spits in his face. "You aren't even meant to be ki…OW!" He yelled out as a fireball hits him in the face.

"Oops, my hoof slipped." Twilight said going to check on the foals.

"He looks better this way. Not as ugly." Lightning says as Night Light arrives with a few squads of the special guards.

Lightning throws the guard to the squads. "Take him to the dungeon, I'll deal with him later. And get a cleanup crew. Also hunt down the rest of the 17th patrol of the solar guards and bring them here." He said as he looks around the room.

Night Light nods. "Yes sir." He said grabbing the guard and pulling him away.

"You three okay?" Twilight asks moving one of Scootaloo's wing a bit.

"Mommy, are they gone?" Typhoon asks.

Twilight nods. "Yeah, they're gone. But what are you doing here Scootaloo?"

Scootaloo sighs as she finished looking behind her. "Taking a night flight, saw them about to get these two. So I just smashed through the window and grabbed these two in the confusion."

"Twi, I don't feel safe with them sleeping by themselves tonight. Let's let them sleep with us tonight." Lightning says.

Twilight nods. "Yeah and maybe we should get more guards just in case."

"Don't worry, I got it covered." Lightning says as he teleports them to their bedroom.

Twilight smiles as she grabs the foals and moves them over to the bed as Scootaloo goes near a window and settles down. "Here we go, you two okay with sleeping with mommy and daddy?"

"I'm fine with that." Talion says.

"One moment." Lightning says as he teleports away and back onto the bed with a sleeping Rainbow.

Twilight smiles. "Wanted to make sure huh?"

Lightning nods as he pulls the covers around Rainbow. "Yep, now come sleep with mommy here." He said as the two foals goes to Rainbow and put themselves around her stomach and snuggled into her coat.

"Now we can rest. Scoots time for bed." Lightning says before sealing the room with his magic.

Scootaloo grunts as she keeps looking outside the window before the curtains on the exterior obscured her view.

"Bed, now." Lightning said as he got into the large bed with Twilight getting in the middle as Scootaloo puts her head down and tries to sleep.

Twilight looks up to Lightning, but sees Shadow floating right behind him. "Sorry, heard the commotion. I see you got that covered." She said looking over to Rainbow and the foals. "Well, I got one last thing. You were questioning him about fear, right?" She asks leaning on Lightning's stomach who was breathing quietly.

Twilight nods. "Yeah."

Shadow holds up a hoof. "Another dive and this one will test how strong willed you are, in more ways than one. I'll try to make you wake up normally, but you would most likely wake up at lunch time."

Twilight raises an eyebrow. "So where am I headed to now?"

Shadow chuckles. "Night, night. And watch the shadows." She said before Twilight's head falls onto Lightning's chest. "I love my job."

"I hate my life, at times." Twilight added as an afterthought as she looks around and finds herself in a tunnel. "Huh, maybe underground? Or a sewer system?" A moan behind her made her look in that direction and see the darkness of the tunnel and many lights that are trying to stay alive on the walls, but nothing is there. "What was that? Alright, first thing, walk until you find something." She said walking back forward again.

After a bit of walking she comes across a barricade that had too many repairs, claw marks, and broken wood on the whole tunnel. "Hello?!" She calls out.

"Who's there?" A voice asks some lights suddenly came on and blinded her as a head peeks over the barricade while pointing a gun as she learned in the wasteland universe to be deadly close up.

Twilight tries to block out the light. "I need to speak to your leader."

"Can't be a dark one. Let her through." Another voice said and a side door opens up and she walks through it before they shut it behind her and lock it up. "Head down the tunnel and knock three times. Ask for the commander and tell dark night." A soldier that was heavily garbed in clothing with a gas mask on said pointing down the tunnel.

Twilight nods and heads down as she looks back and sees two more tunnels and tracks leading to where she's going. "A train system, okay." She said to herself as she comes to a large metal door and knocks three times. "Dark night." She calls out before the alarm sounds and a light came before creaking was heard and the door slowly opens to a line of soldiers all pointing guns at her. "I'm looking for the commander." She calls out before a pony steps forward and tilts his head at her.

"Well, at least she's not a mutant." He remarked as she walks away and they let her follow. "You surely came at a wrong time. We are mounting an assault on those totalitarianism crackheads and it goes through terrible tunnels. We don't need more trouble like this. Are you alone?" He asks.

Twilight nods and takes a quick look around the large station and sees many makeshift houses that look old and a lot of ponies wearing old clothes. "Yes, think I can come along? I am pretty good, Lightning." She said as she sees the pony stop.

The pony looks back at her before taking off the gas mask and she sees Lightning's face with a scar running along his cheek. "Okay, my reputation precedes me."

Twilight shrugs. "I just know things. Now can I come or not?"

Lightning looks her over. "And what can you do that my many soldiers can't?"

Twilight just raises an eyebrow as she conjures a ball of fire. "I can make light for you."

Lightning stares at the ball of fire before smiling. "We can use that. Many of our lights are still bad at times. Okay, go see Nikolai and grab the gear you need. Also, stay away from one of the soldiers named Zagai. He's a little loose in the head." He said before walking away and points to a tunnel with some carts on the tracks leading out.

Twilight hurries over and finds most of the soldiers gathering weapons and ammo. "Excuse me, I was told to meet Nikolai."

A soldier grunts. "About time. We have to hurry. Movement has already begun on those fascist side so we have to set up quickly so grab your armor, light, weapon and ammo and your map." He said removing his helmet to a dirtied Nikolai.

Twilight sighs as she goes over to where she sees most of the soldiers grabbing tools and supplies and quickly goes over and collects her weapon and ammo and grabs her clothing before going behind a crate and starts to outfit herself. After a while, a whistle blows and the sound of hooves hitting the carts sound out as she pulls the zipper up and grabs her weapon before coming out and quickly getting on the one Nikolai was on. "Gas mask." Nikolai said giving her a mask. "You will need it where we're going."

Twilight takes it and looks it over before placing it on, but not completely as the carts start to move. "Alright, we'll set up a small base in the ministration before the front line. Remember, silent, not brash." She hears Lightning from behind her as the carts start to pick up speed down the line.

She then hears mumbling and looks over to see a griffon looking down and seems to speaking in another language. "Hear the voices, hear the lines, hear the pipes." He mumbled.

Twilight raises an eyebrow at him as she sighed. "What's this have to do with fear?"

Nikolai looks over to her. "You say something?"

Twilight hums as she looks to him. "What? No, just thinking."

Nikolai nods. "Just watch out if you get sent into the tunnels. They are able to turn you around at times."

Twilight nods as she sees the carts start to move fast as they come down a straight line and sees lights ahead. "Mask on!" Lightning yells putting on his own mask. Everyone follows as Twilight quickly puts hers on and soon her cart breaks through the broken area of the tunnel and sees the outside world. Snowy and some flying creatures while a howl came about and sees a creature on top of a metal carriage before the other side of the closed tunnel took the view and they were back inside.

Twilight sighs as she leans back at the long ride. "What fear?"

The carts soon was starting to slow down and they came across another ministration. "Alright, first squad, go." Lightning orders. "Take the top, we'll work here." He said as Twilight's cart gets up and heads up the stairs.

Twilight lags behind as most of them rushes up the stairs. "Leave your masks on." Nikolai said looking into a room before continuing on with the others. Twilight breathes a slightly frustrated sigh as she still hasn't seen the fear that Shadow vaguely told her about. "Okay, open the main door." Nikolai said as they all stop at a door before opening it and she finds herself battered by some winds before they move about a roar came from outside before one of the soldiers got carried away as the others rushed back before another deeper roar came about and a bunch of big hairless creatures like rats rushed down the walls of the building that was supposedly outside and rushes to the soldiers before Nikolai and Zagai closes the door. "Can't wait." Nikolai said as they hear the screams and gunfire of the creatures.

Nikolai sighs and turns to them. "Alright, you two check around. Be careful as this station is old and crumbling." He said bracing the door and heads down.

Twilight watches him leave as Zagai opens a side door and leads her down a hall. "Hey, what things would be around here?" Twilight asks after a while of checking.

"Eh, stalkers, demons and the dark ones." Zagai said jumping forward a bit.

Twilight looks confused. "Dark on…WOAH!" She yells as she steps where Zagai jumped over and fell into a hole into a sewer cavern below.

Zagai looks over the edge and sees her on the dust and rubble. "Why do you think I hopped?"

Twilight groans as she looks up and looks around to see many pipes leading out. "Only way out."

"Be careful. The mutants are more active than usual." Zagai said continuing on.

Twilight sighs as she gets up and checks her mask before heading to a pipe and looks outside and sees the creatures running past her view behind some bushes as she moves out and tries to keep quiet as she hears their roars and growls around her before looking around and finds the main station building not accessible, but sees the next door building have a walkway connected to the station and hurries over to the building through the broken road and paths as she tries to stay out of the water.

She hurries to a low window that was broken a bit and heads inside as thunder sounded from the distance and she sees the clouds moving fast. "Still don't see the horror Shadow." She said to herself before turning on her light and sees the door ahead open and hurries into the hall and looks into every room as she tries to find the stairs.

She soon heads to a door at the end of the hall and finds the stairs, though a bit broken up so she jumps over the cracks and hurries up before reaching one where it was too big a gap and goes out on the floor. "One more, come on, one more." She said to herself as she looks around soon a thunder and lightning strikes outside the window at the end of the hall. "Good thing I'm inside. I'm really not learning about these worlds anymore, am I?" She asks herself as she moves down the hall and looks inside every room before coming to another hallway and heads past the closed and broken opens doors before another flash of lightning made a shadow appear on the wall of the hall in the shape of a rounded out pony head and with longer legs than usual and with no mane to speak of before the shadow disappears and makes her stop. "Okay, so that's it. But why here?"

Twilight asks herself as she looks into the room and sees only a fire escape balcony with nothing on it. "Weird." She said before continuing on and heads down the hall before coming onto another set of stairs and goes up until she reaches the top floor and hurries onto the floor and quickly gets on the walkway before stopping as she sees the same shape of a pony facing away from her as it stood in the middle of the walkway. She stood still as the hairless creature cocks its head a bit before another flash of lightning nearby made her blind a bit and she soon sees it disappear. "You have got to be kidding."

She sighs and starts walking down the walkway again as she keeps an eye out for that thing until she reaches the other end and looks over the ledge of the main room and sees the dead ponies. "May they rest in peace." She said before following the path and heading down to the end and going through a door before heading down the stairs and walks quietly as more creaks and rocks falling down happens all the way. She soon reaches the bottom and walks through the door at the end and sees the bodies of the ponies as she hears a moan and some growls and sees something at the front entrance standing up before turning its head in her direction. "Crap." She said to herself as she brings her weapon up.

The thing roars at her as it charges at her before she fires away and tries to keep herself steady and soon hits it enough times to which it falls and slides down before her. "Well that was…" Another growl and a couple heads around the main doors made her stops and she reloads the weapon again. "Dang it." The things coming at her now were hairless and just skin like leather before rushing her and she starts to fire at them as she hears the door behind her starting to creak. "Mare! Hang on!" A voice yelled from the other side as she kept firing and letting the bodies fall down near her and the door behind her bursts open. "Come on! We'll hold off the watchers!" Nikolai yells firing at the watchers.

Twilight keeps firing as she starts backing up until she kicks one and jumps through the door before Zagai and Nikolai shuts and barricades the door. "You okay?" Nikolai asks.

Twilight nods. "Yeah, what about the pony out there?"

They both look confused. "Pony? There is no one out there. Nopony can survive out there for a long time." Nikolai said.

"Expect the Dark Ones." Zagai said to which Nikolai gave him a glare.

Twilight kept looking between the two as Nikolai walks away as Zagai kept staring at her. "Dark One?" She whispered.

Zagai looks to Nikolai heading down the stairs before looking back to her. "A pony that is a strange one. The only thing known about them is that they can drive ponies insane. Try to stay away from them and listen." He said before following Nikolai.

Twilight just remained confused before following them. "Dark One?" She asks herself before looking back to the door as the watchers tried to break through.

Twilight sighs as she comes back down and finds most of the soldiers either setting up the carts or just laying down weapons and ammo at barricades on the tracks and the station. "Alright, first cart, pack up and let's get going. Next up is the dark tunnels so let's get going." Lightning calls out as he packs his end.

Twilight sighs in relief as she gather more ammo before heading to the cart and sat down as Nikolai and Zagai sat beside her. "So…how often do you get Dark One attacks?" She asks Zagai.

Zagai hums. "Almost never. They just watch us from afar, but never interact. If they do, then we're in trouble."

"Hey, pipe it." Nikolai said. "That's just an old pony's tale."

Zagai scoffs. "And the things I've seen are…"

"Pony tails." Nikolai interrupts as they come across a large metal gate. "We got another gate down there, but it needs to be done manually and the switch is a bit away. We can't fit that much do you are going to have to do it." He said to Twilight.

Twilight looks shocked. "Me?"

Nikolai nods. "I'm sorry, but you may not survive this plan as you are the skinniest one here.

Twilight groans as Zagai gives her a bag that had two suits and goggles with some more weapons and ammo. "Last fight for you. Might as well go all out." He said as the door opens and they head down the dark tunnel before stopping at another door and a walkway that had a light flickering at the end.

Twilight sheds the armor she had on and puts on the thin suit that could be a stealth suit and then the heavy suit that looks like it was made for handling heavy damage. She then grabs the bag and slings it over her bag and heads down the hall. "We be praying for ya." Nikolai said to which she shakes her head.

Twilight rolls her eyes as she shines the light down all the passageways and soon comes across the reason that they wanted her to go by herself. A large piece of rubble and only enough space for her. She sighs and throws the bag through the hole on the bottom and then slowly crawls through before stopping as she hears some crunching glass from the maze like area. She then quickly hurries up and crawls ahead and comes out on the other end before putting on her gas mask and slings the bag again.

Heading down the many hallways, seems to be an eternity to her as she keeps hearing some crunching glass behind her, but don't see anything where the sound was. She then feels cold and comes across a hole in the roof where snow was falling through and a ladder nearby. She keeps looking before heading on ahead and finally sees some stairs. She then heads up as a howl sounds out throughout the compound.

Twilight quickly hurries her pace and then comes onto a control room where it was mostly levers. She taps her chin before trying one of hem and waits until an alarm sounded and some loud metal scraping was heard. She smiles before hearing some glass crunching again and looks to the other side of the room and sees a pony without anything on and staring at some posters that torn and ruined.

"Dark One." Twilight whispers to herself as its head perked up and slowly turns to her.

Twilight gasps and holds up her weapon to it before hearing a growl and sees two big rat moles down the stairs as they ran towards her. She quickly turns her weapon to the stairs and then sees another creature, this time with wings rushing up the stairs as well.

Twilight yells out and was prepared to fire before feeling a burning sensation and then realizes she's sitting on a soft bed and looks to see the three creatures in front of her looking confused as they look around before they see the door and the demon flies to it and crash through it with the rat moles following after it as Twilight gets up and chases after them as she grabs mostly spears from the guards and walls and suits of armor she passes.

All the while, nopony noticed a hairless pony come out from behind the door as it walks down the hall and after them as the guards went to go help their queen.

A few hours before

Lightning yawns as he opens his eyes and sees Twilight sleeping on his chest and looks over to see Rainbow now having her wings around Talion and Typhoon before looking to the other side and sees Scootaloo on her back and snoring a bit loudly. He chuckles and moves Twilight off of his chest before placing a pillow in his place and heads to the bathroom.

"Is it seven already?" Rainbow asks. The foals just yawn and nuzzle against her again.

"Yeah it is love." Lightning says. Rainbow looked around her eyes stopping on Lightning then going to her foals.

"What am I doing here?" Rainbow asks.

"I will explain everything a little later, but my question for you is, what do you think of how your daughter looks?" Lightning asks.

Rainbow looks to Typhoon and sees the little bow on her head. "What's my daughter doing wearing a bow?"

"Twilight there dressed her in her pajamas after we gave them a bath." Lightning says.

Rainbow growls. "I am going to throttle her."

"Don't love, she is only taking care of her as she thinks she should. After all, now that she is also my wife, she bare's responsibility to raise the foals." Lightning says.

Rainbow huffs as she takes the bow out. "Doesn't make it look good to have her place a bow on Typhoon."

"Well she attended to it because you were asleep from wearing yourself out. Carrying a foal isn't easy." Lightning says walking over and lays his head against her neck.

Rainbow groans and throws the bow away. "Doesn't excuse it."

"I'll tell her no bows unless she wants them." Lightning says before petting her.

Rainbow purrs. "You better."

"I will love now. The reason you and they are here is because last night, guards attempted sedition by killing our foals." Lightning says.

Rainbow growls. "Did you at least get them?"

"Only one remains alive and he is currently in the dungeon. Entei himself is interrogating him." Lightning says.

Rainbow huffs. "Good riddance."

"But it goes to show there are traitors amongst the guards that need to be weeded out." Lightning says.

Rainbow frowns. "You better find them or I'm coming after you."

"I intend to, in fact, that is the only reason that one lived in case he had any more accomplices." Lightning says.

Rainbow pokes his chest. "You better end it."

"You know me Rainbow. No one harms my family and lives." Lightning says.

Rainbow smirks. "Dang straight."

"Think you can handle the foals while I bathe?" Lightning asks.

Rainbow scoffs. "Do you have to ask?"

"No, just being polite." Lightning says.

Rainbow just stares at him. "Uh huh."

"Come here you." Lightning says bring her into a full on kiss.

Rainbow yelps into his mouth as she kissed back as the foals start to yawn. She quickly separates and looks to them. "Hey guys, you sleep well?"

"Mommy, I'm cold. Can you cover me up?" Talion asks half asleep as Rainbow noticed he kicked off the blanket in his sleep.

Rainbow smiles and nuzzles his head. "Sure sweetie." She said covering them up with her wings. "Better?"

"Thank you mommy." Talion says before going back to sleep.

Rainbow sighs and turns back to Lightning. "Better hurry and wash up. Then start up a hot bath for them."

"I will. You going to join them?" Lightning asks.

Rainbow shrugs. "Maybe just help them clean up."

"I'll be quick." Lightning says.

Rainbow smiles as he heads into the bathroom and turns to glare at Twilight. "Wake up and feel my wrath."

"No Rainbow, the pie is in the fridge not under the elephant…how did you even get that in here?" Twilight asks talking in her sleep as she hugs the pillow she had.

Rainbow rolls her eyes. "Egghead."

"Mommy, can you teach me how to fly like you do?" Rainbow hears Typhoon asks and when she turns, she see she is also talking in her sleep.

Rainbow smiles and nuzzles her head. "Just open and think fly." She whispered. Typhoon smiles in her sleep as she rubs against Rainbow. 'My little angels.' Rainbow thinks.

After a while, Lightning comes out with a towel wrapped around his neck and nuzzles Rainbow. "You and their turns. The bath is ready."

"Keep the heating spell on it and let them sleep a bit longer." Rainbow says.

"Ok love." Lightning says before pecking her neck with a kiss.

Rainbow eeps and tries to keep quiet as most of the bed occupants moans in their sleep as they turned in place. "Lightning…bad place."

"I know, just doing it because today will be a busy day for me so please watch the foals for me, ok?" Lightning asks.

Rainbow nods. "Sure. Just be sure to at least see us at times. It would get boring at times."

"I will try my sexy little flyer." Lightning says.

Rainbow smirks. "Well looks who's talking." She said tracing a wing down his chest.

Lightning chuckles and nuzzles her nose. "Too cute." He said before heading out. "Bye for now love. I'll have the food delivered to you."

"I want a pancake breakfast for all of us." Rainbow says.

Lightning smiles. "Pancakes it is. Toppings or type?"

"Let's go with classic seeing as this will be Talion and Typhoon's first time having them." Rainbow says.

Lightning chuckles. "No whipped cream or syrup?"

"Butter and syrup is a part of the classic…when was the last time you had them?" Rainbow asks

"I think somewhere around…twenty years." Lightning says embarrassed.

Rainbow shakes her head. "Ask the chiefs for the classic pancakes. Toppings and all."

"Will do love." Lightning says walking to the closet and starts getting dressed in his king robes.

Rainbow raises an eyebrow. "You know you don't have to wear that."

"Kingly duties." Lightning says annoyed.

Rainbow huffs. "Hate those things. Really covers up the most important aspect of you."

"What, it doesn't cover up my charming good looks." Lightning jokes.

Rainbow smirks. "You know what I mean. The mares' best friend on a stallion."

Lightning rolls his eyes. "I think that's reserved for you girls."

"You know it." Rainbow says.

"I'm starting to dislike this. Back in Stalliongrad I could just wear a crown and some clothes, but here it is always wear the royal robes." Lightning says annoyed.

Rainbow raises an eyebrow. "You do know that Celestia and Luna only wore jewelry and things and no robes of any kind were worn."

"Yeah, but neither of them were a king or queen." Lightning says.

Rainbow sighs. "Yeah, but there hasn't been a queen or king so you can dress how you want. Nopony would say anything."

"Actually no, when you see the minister of the area ask to find the laws of Canterlot. Princess Platinum left a law saying the king and queen have to dress a certain way." Lightning says.

Rainbow frowns. "Well that's just stupid."

"Tell me about it and now I have to work on getting it amended." Lightning says.

"Hey! I actually like it." Hurricane said floating through the door. "It made me look sexy." She said putting on a pose.

Lightning stares at her. "I'm not trying to be sexy here. I'm trying to be practical."

"Come to see your grandfoals?" Rainbow asks.

Hurricane floats over. "Of course. I would never leave them alone. Especially after last night's fiasco." She said looking around Rainbow's wing. "Aw, they're so cute."

"So how is Daring and little Star?" Lightning asks.

Hurricane waves a hoof at him. "Oh just a little fussy. Daring wants some rice for some reason and little Star wants her mother's milk. So…pretty much normal."

"Must be thinking about when we spent some time in the Qin Empire." Lightning says.

Rainbow looks to him. "Oh yeah, what happened to that mare Seeku knocked out? Did she ever wake up?"

"Oh, she is up and nearly cut Seeku and a few of my men in half until we wrestled the sword from her. She hasn't spoken once since." Lightning said.

Rainbow nods. "And where is she now?"

"Still in the dungeons in Stalliongrad. We are giving her just enough food and water to live so she won't have the strength to try anything." Lightning says.

Rainbow smiles. "You're mean."

"She nearly killed my men. I would be a fool to not restrain her." Lightning says.

Rainbow chuckles. "I know, just that you are restraining a mad mare. How would that look on your reputation?"

Lightning smiles a bit. "I think it would look good I tried diplomacy."

Rainbow sighs. "For the legion."

"Oy." Lightning said pointing and serious. "Don't compare me to them."

"Ok, but you must do something for me." Rainbow says causing Lightning's eyebrow to raise.

"And that is?" Lightning asks.

"Take Silva as you third and final mistress." Rainbow says.

Lightning smirks. "I thought I already did."

"I'm serious on that." Rainbow says.

Lightning nods. "Want me to announce it?"

"No, but tonight it won't be me nor Twilight in this bed ok?" Rainbow asks.

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Okay, just don't be mad if I'm late."

"Dad?" Scootaloo asks as she got up groaning and trying to wipe the drool.

"Yes angel?" Lightning asks.

Scootaloo rolls over onto her stomach. "Can I take Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle to the Ponyville School today? Might be good to be back there again for a bit."

"With what happened last night?" Lightning asks.

Scootaloo raises an eyebrow. "I'll take some guards."

"When the guards are the ones who made the attempt?"

"When we have militia there. I'm sure Big Mac and a few of his friends would do. Besides, they want to head to school again and so do I. I have been missing school for some odd reason." She remarked.

"Wait a few days and you can Scoots. Besides, school doesn't start up again till next week." Lightning says.

Scootaloo groans as she rolls onto her back again. "I'm going to be bored now. Get ready for a dragon pile that just lays around now, doing nothing."

"You want something to do? I could arrange for you to aid the servants in cleaning." Lightning says.

Scootaloo brings her head up. "I'm not bored anymore." She said quickly.

Lightning smirks. "Always the same Scoots we know and love. Smart, but lazy."

"Oy." Scootaloo calls out.

"Oy yourself." Lightning said back.

"I just did. Oy." Scootaloo said.

"I'm heading out." Lightning says opening the door.

"Breakfast time for me." Scootaloo said rushing out and heading down the hall. "Hi grandpa." She said passing Night Light at the door.

Hours later, Lighting was listening to the report from the interrogation. "And that's about it. Plain motive. Still elaborate, but I can guess why they would go after them. No next in line, election time." A night guard said.

Lightning inhales deeply as he kept his eyes closed. "Have you identified any accomplices yet?"

The night guard shakes his head. "They went into hiding after finding out the assault was a bust."

"Who has gone missing exactly?" Lightning asks.

"All, but five members of the 17th." The Lunar guard says.

Lightning opens his eyes and looks at the guard captain. "Interesting. Bring them before me." Lightning ordered.

The guard nods as a pony with a clipboard steps up. "You still need to see requests sir." She said.

"Start reading them to me while we wait." Lightning says.

The pony flips a page. "I got a few for a factory of different kinds. Another few for a school, private. Got one for ownership of land. Final transfer of large amount of assets from dead family to heirs. And then there's the one for…a dinner date with a noble?"

"Noble's name?" Lightning asks.

She flips through a few pages. "Fancy Pants and Fleur Dis Lee."

"Must be to discuss something with me in private. Send a confirmation and arrange a date. Now pick one and read me it." Lightning says.

The pony looks up from her clipboard. "They're in the waiting room if you want. Have the papers and everything."

"Call them in after I am done with the five guards as I don't want them to get the wrong idea." Lightning says.

The pony nods and walks off as a guard returns with a few ponies wrapped in chains. "The accused sir."

"Captain, their names, ranks, and date of their commission as guards." Lightning says.

The captain looks over a sheet of paper and places a hoof on the one in front. "Private Reach Fly. Brought in just last month." He said before moving back and placing a hoof on the next one. "Corporal Hard Hit. Brought in last year." He said and moves onto the next one. "Sergeant Low Rock. Brought in two years ago." He said and moves onto the next one. "Captain Tackle Ground. Brought in three months ago." He said and moves onto the last. "And our civilian friend. Noble Crepe Louvre. Been in Canterlot all his life."

"And he is a part of the 17th?" Lightning asks raising an eyebrow.

The guard looks up. "He's the funds of their group. Supplied all the bits."

"I see. So do you realize the gravity of your situation?" Lightning asks.

Crepe and guards just stares at him. Lightning stares back at them before getting up and going to them as they keep staring at him before Crepe spits at face. "Go away heathen. Back to where you were born from." He said.

"You do realize I was born in Equestria and I am right now deciding whether you live or die like those who tried to kill my foals." Lightning says.

Crepe scoffs. "And you aren't worthy of the throne. Only Celestia."

"No, I am an enraged parent about to order the first public execution in Equestria in centuries." Lightning says.

Crepe huffs. "Then why don't you do it?"

"I'm giving you a chance to save yourselves." Lightning says.

Crepe scoffs and turns away. "You're just a dumbass."

Lightning shrugs. "Have it your way. How about you guys?" He asks looking over to the guards as the night guards take the noble away.

The guards looks at him before looking at each and they all sigh. "Conditions?" The captain asks.

"Start talking and you may not get the noose." They all start talking at the same time. "One at a time." Lightning warns. "You captain, you will speak first."

The captain huffs. "We weren't even there. We didn't even know they were going to do that."

"Furthermore, some of us are actually kept out of some circles. They would even stop talking as soon as they notice you." The private said.

"Private, you will get your turn to speak, for now it is the captain's turn." Lightning says.

The captain sighs. "Even then, we have been noticing our armory has some missing stock. We just can't find until they came in."

Lightning look to the side for the lunar guard to either acknowledge or dismiss the missing equipment. The guard was looking over some papers before looking up and nodding. "Continue." Lightning says.

The captain nods. "Furthermore, we didn't even realize what was happening until princess Celestia stepped down. That's when most of the talking started."

"Can any of you prove an alibi?" Lightning asks.

The captain and some of the guards actually start to blush. "You…can ask some of the sergeants of the…lunar guards." The captain said.

"I don't want specifics. Can you prove it?" Lightning says getting the message.

The captain gulps. "Ask the chocolate cafe. They have our receipts and everything. Has our name, signature and everything. Just ask for the time you need."

"Captain, have somepony go check." Lightning orders.

The lunar guard nods and walks over to another and speaks to him for a bit before the other guard walks off.

"Now, until then, we will all wait right here." Lightning says eyeing each one like a predator eyeing prey.

The guards start to sweat as they try not to look at him. After a long time and a wet carpet of sweat, the lunar guard finally came back and the solar guards sigh in relief.

The guard whispers into his ear and Lightning nods. "It seems all but one of your alibis were confirmed by this and we even have some eye witnesses. Now private, can you produce an alibi as well?" Lightning asks.

The private gulps and really sweats. "At the time of the incident…I was…indisposed." He said blushing hard. "Ask the captain in the tower. He knows."

"Clarify." Lightning ordered.

The private gulps again. "I was at home. Been there the whole time and just came into work this morning. I…live alone."

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "You are jumping around here. Speak the truth or don't." After a brief silence Lightning asks. "Anyone can vouch for you as a witness?"

The private starts to shake in fear. "The lunar guard that is posted in the south tower at night. Go ask him. He'll tell you everything."

"Captain, go question that guard." Lightning orders, his gaze fixed on the private.

The captain rushes off as the private tries to avert his gaze to Lightning. The other guards watches as the two try not to move until the captain rushes back and shuts the door behind him. "Never send me to him again." He said as he pants.

"Well, did he confirm the private's story?" Lightning asks.

The captain nods slowly. "Yes…in great detail. Seriously, you can write a novel with what he says."

"I see, well you all have a confirmed alibi, but I'm not convinced you didn't have anything to do with the renegades, so you will be transferred under a new commanding officer for the time being and she will keep a close eye on you four until the investigation is finished. Captain, call major Silva." Lightning ordered.

The captain groans a bit before heading out again and brings Silva back. "Major Silva." He said shutting the door after he looked outside.

Silva looks over the guards. "So I'm supposed to watch these guys?"

"Yes, the 17th patrol group of the solar guard will be disbanded in disgrace and all the missing members will be hunted down by all guards. Have their pictures and names put on wanted posters and sent to every corner of the county. Offer a reward as well captain." Lightning says.

Silva nods. "Of course sir. Anything else?"

"Everypony is dismissed, except Major Silva." Lightning says.

Everyone in the room starts to leave as Lightning sighs in relief as he sat down after they left. "Why did you want me to stay?" Silva asks.

"Rainbow has made a certain demand." Lightning says before sealing the room with his magic.

Silva raises an eyebrow. "Yes?"

"Silva, how would you feel about being accounted amongst Daring and Kyou?" Lightning asks.

Silva tilts her head. "I'm not sure I understand."

"Rainbow wants you to become my third and final mistress." Lightning says.

Silva stops. "Come again."

Lightning nods. "You heard me. How do you feel about becoming my mistress?"

Silva starts to blush. "Um…sir…I don't think I'm worth it."

"I wouldn't ask if you weren't." Lightning says.

Silva gulps as she pushes her hooves together. "Um…well…I think that…um…"

"Silva, it is your choice whether or not you accept." Lightning says.

Silva presses her lips together. "And if I don't?"

"That is your choice. I won't stop you, but I would like you to." Lightning says.

Silva keeps trying to look at something other than him. "Well…maybe…I can…try."

"You know, now that you accepted, you now bare the responsibility to raise my foals." Lightning says.

Silva sighs. "You kinda had me do that for a while."

Lightning sighs. "True. Well, you can try this now. It's lunchtime so let's go get something. Have a talk with family too. Might help with your final decision and getting Talion and Typhoon used to their new mother."

Silva nervously nods. "Y…yes sir."

Lightning nods and gets up. "Come on." He said leading her to the door. "What would you like?" He asks opening it to just hear a snarl and something pass by and catches the guards nearby off guard. "What the…?"

"Kill the lurker, watcher and demon!" A voice yelled from down the hall and Lightning looks to see Twilight trying to run after the thing that passed by.

Lightning and Silva just stared as Twilight passes by with some spears and trying to throw them with her magic. "Shadow! You got some explaining to do!" She yells as she kept throwing.

A heavy growl came from down the hall and they see something like a large bat crash through the window at the end of the hall. "This is new." Lightning remarked as he grabs a nearby sword.

Twilight growls as she kept throwing the many spears she kept collecting at the lurker who kept running away from her before hitting it in the back leg. "Yes!" Twilight yells before throwing a final spear at it and hits its head. "There. Now have to find the other two and get rid of these things." She said as a shadow passes over her. She quickly turns around with a spear ready before just seeing the watcher just standing above her ready to strike before its head just slides off and sees Lightning standing behind it with his sword bloody.

"Care to explain?" Lightning asks before throwing it over his shoulder and a yelp was heard.

Twilight chuckles nervously. "Yeah, Shadow had to do an emergency pull out and they came along."

Lightning cocks his head slightly. "So did you get them all?"

Twilight looks over the bodies and Silva trying to pass the head of the watcher to another guard. "We are missing the demon."

Lightning looks out the window to see it growl at them. "There it is and there it…" He stops as another blur hits the demon and sends it away before Scootaloo takes its place and roars at it. "Goes." He finished with a groan.

"Now, now, Scoots, what have I taught you?" Lightning asks.

Scootaloo grins. "Make sure to kill them on the first try and be awesome." She said as the demon takes off again and Scootaloo quickly whips around and hits it in the head with her tail and sends it crashing down with a crunch sound.

"Anything else?" Lightning asks.

Twilight thinks on it. "Well…there is a Dark One, but I don't know where."

Lightning grows interested. "Oh, what's this one? Stalks its prey in the darkness?"

Twilight shakes her head. "No, more like mysterious and attacks psychically. Seriously, I think one mind raped me." Lightning gives her a look. "I'm serious."

Lightning says nothing as she notices it was directed behind her.

"There's something behind me, isn't there?" She asks almost groaning.

"It looks intelligent." Lightning says.

Twilight nods slowly. "Trust me, that's what I got from Zagai." She said before turning her head a bit and sees a hairless leg before quickly turning back around.

"Come with me little one, we will get you home." Lightning says walking past her.

Twilight didn't look as she hears some extra hoofsteps and soon they turn a corner and she sighs in relief. "Okay, now have to burn the bodies. Bring the dead bodies to one outside and pile them up and clean this area up." She said walking opposite of where Lightning and the Dark One went.

"So you know what lady Rainbow asked Lightning to do?" Silva asks dragging a body along.

Twilight looks back at her. "Um…not really. What question?" Silva whispered what happened into Twilight's ear. Twilight looks surprised at her. "Really? She asked for that?" Silva nods. "Wow, this is new." Twilight said as they came outside and the guards and Silva threw the bodies onto the demon before Twilight lights them on fire.

"Don't ask. Somepony botched a teleport spell and summoned these things." Silva says to the guards who just watching the burning pile in surprise.

Twilight sighs as Scootaloo lands nearby. "You okay?" She asks looking to her.

"I'm fine Scootaloo." Twilight says.

Scootaloo leans over. "And what was this about?" She whispered.

"Don't ask." Twilight says walking away with Silva.

Scootaloo raises an eyebrow as she turns back to the burning pile. "You really are weird mom."

"Which one? Me or Silva?" Twilight asks.

Scootaloo looks confused. "Wait, what?"

"Come join us for a private lunch." Twilight says.

Scootaloo tilts her head as she starts to follow them. "Okay." She said confused.

"So?" Rainbow asks when Lightning came in.

Lightning smiles. "It's a maybe at the moment. Just trying things out for a while. You okay with that?"

"No, I want her agreement and in the bed tonight." Rainbow says.

Lightning sighs. "Okay, just give me a moment to grab her and take her out for a bit. Maybe a date, you okay with that for now?"

Rainbow starts chuckling before it developed into a full blown laugh.

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "What's so funny?"

"You at dating. It is almost hilariously bad." Rainbow says.

Lightning frowns. "Hey, I'm good with dating."

"So…how's it going?" Lightning asks the mare nearby at the table as Rainbow just tries to hold a snicker and the mare just stares at him almost confused.

"Right." Rainbow said.

"Am I really that bad?" Lightning asks sweat dropping.

"Yes." Twilight said walking in with Silva. "You really need to read this." She said giving him a book before helping Rainbow off the bed and starts to lead her out.

"A romance novel?" Lightning asks.

Twilight smirks. "A Thousand and One Ways to Please your Lover: For Dummies. Oh and one more thing…" She said looking back at him. "You said you would read some of my suggestions and this is one of them." She said giving him the same blank stare he gave when he gave her first books.

"I don't think I need this guide after two nights ago don't you think?" Lightning asks.

Twilight smiles. "It has stuff for dating too. So get to it stallion or no more bed for you."

Lightning mumbles under his breath as he starts reading.

Twilight smirks as she leads Rainbow out. "Finally got him back."

"Whoa, how long you been holding that grudge?" Rainbow asks.

Twilight scoffs. "For a long time. Nopony calls me a dummy and gets away with it."

"Twi, before you go, what's a fire snail?" Lightning calls.

"For dragons when they need relaxation and massages. This book also has other species." She calls back.

"You sure this isn't a fire spirit?" Lightning calls back.

"Nope. It's not for spirits." Twilight calls before stopping. "Wait, why do you ask?" Twilight asks.

"We got one in here." Lightning says.

Twilight glares back at him. "Don't be lying."

Lightning points to one on the floor.

Twilight looks carefully at it before picking it up and looking closely at it. "How did you get here?"

"You tell me." Lightning says looking it over.

Twilight shrugs. "Oh well. I'll figure it out later. Scoots may like this."

"Just don't let it burn down the castle and how is her other pet doing?" Lightning asks.

Twilight keeps looking it over. "The snow leopard, oh, just staying close to her and keeping others away at times."

"Uh huh, well I guess I will be…" Lightning stops when his path is obstructed by Twilight's wing.

"Try not to screw this up." Twilight said.

"Right back to the book." Lightning says.

Twilight nods and takes the slug with her. "Yep. Make sure to please her."

Lightning sighs as he walks out with Silva. "Come on Silva. Let's hit the city and see what I can do. I at least want to try it this way."

"You know this means we won't be sleeping with him tonight." Rainbow says.

Twilight smiles. "It's worth it if we get another. Besides, that means Daring would have a new playmate too and she can stop harassing me."

"You think so, wouldn't you?" A voice asks before Twilight feels a collar around her neck and gets pulls into the hooves of another pony. "You're my pet." Daring said nuzzling her head.

"Daring, off, now." Twilight says.

"Yeah." Rainbow said before grabbing the leash and pulls Twilight into her hooves. "Besides, I'm the first one and alpha so she's mine. Told you I get ya."

Twilight growls before teleporting out of her grasp.

Both mares look to her and now stalks her. "Come on Twilight. Didn't you want to have some fun?" Daring asks with an evil grin.

"I got things to do. Now stop or I will sic this one on you." Twilight says holding up the fire snail.

They still got closer as Twilight starts backing up. "Come on Twilight. Let's have some fun." Rainbow said.

"Oh, fire snail." Scootaloo said walking past and taking the snail. "Thanks mom." She said walking away.

"Now I got to go to work." Twilight says throwing the collar at Daring.

Daring grins as she catches the collar and runs after Twilight as she rans. "Come back here pet!" Rainbow smiles and leisurely walks as she chuckles. "I love my family. Even the crazy kinds."

"Okay, make sure to pay for most things, but not all." Lightning reads as he and Silva sat at a cafe.

Silva smiles. "Need help?" She asks as she drank some tea.

"I can't believe she has me reading the book that shares her name." Lightning says.

Silva giggles. "Well…I have been listening to lady Rainbow on this. You certainly embarrassed her when you gave her the first books needed on spirit magic. And I must say, you deserve this."

"That was the same book I started with in my studies." Lightning says yawning. "This book is so boring."

Silva raises an eyebrow as she sips as she keeps looking at him. "What do you think she felt when she first started reading? You gave her books for dummies. I would be bored too."

"No, this book and she was mostly rejecting the idea I had magic like hers for a bit." Lightning says.

Silva sighs and shakes her head. "Oh king Lightning. You have a lot to learn about mares still. Just having a big tool isn't enough at times."

Lightning sighs and puts the book down. "Okay, that's enough reading for now. So what do you want?"

Silva shrugs. "Whatever is good?"

Lightning quickly grabs the book and opens it to a particular page. "Um…well I could start us out with some sandwiches."

Silva smiles as she giggles. "You're cute sir."

Lightning quickly flips to another page. "Um…thank you." He said trying to follow some lines.

Silva laughs even harder as Lightning keeps trying to read. "Oh sir."

Lightning groans as he closes the book and puts it down. "Silva, I'm done."

Silva raises an eyebrow. "And what would your wife do when faced with a book she got tired of?"

"Which one?" Lightning whispers.

Silva leans forward. "Your queen."

"Throw it across the room into a pile and wait for somepony to clean it up." Lightning says.

Silva looks confused. "Are you sure you're talking about Queen Sparkle?"

"Defiantly sure." Lightning says.

Silva shakes her head. "Want to get out of here?"

"Please." Lightning said leaving some bits and taking the book with him as they both start to leave.

Silva smiles. "You are cute sir."

Lightning sighs. "Just Lightning. You will be calling me that soon enough."

"As you wish." Silva says following.

Lightning looks her over before sighing again. "Silva, what do you think of me?"

"A lot of things." Silva says smirking before leading him away.

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Oh and what are those?"

"You'll have to wait in order to learn." Silva says smirking.

Lightning smiles a bit. "Oh Silva. I can tell this will be a good life with you. Just don't let your work get in the way, okay?"

"You are my work though." Silva jokes.

Lightning chuckles. "Oh, you will be working hard enough soon."

'We shall see who is on top.' Silva thinks.

"So you enjoy being on the bottom for your first time?" Lightning whispered into her ear.

Silva moans as she drooled a bit on the bed as she tries to reach for him.

Lightning grabs her hoof with one and pets her with the other.

Silva tries to look at him as every movement seems to cause her to moan. "Li…"

"Shhh, no need to say anything." Lightning says holding her.

Silva moans and lays her head on his chest as he kept petting her.

"You're adorable my mare." Lightning says as he kept holding her. About a half hour later the door opened and Twilight walked in and got into the bed and snuggled into his other side.

Lightning smiles and wraps a wing around both of them. "How was your queenly duties today?" He whispers.

"Ruth had to have the guards keep Daring and Rainbow away so I could get some work done." Twilight says.

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Ruth?"

"I am tired. Now stop talking poofy wings." Twilight says.

Lightning chuckles. "I thought they were poofy?"

"Shut up." Twilight says.

Lightning smiles and nuzzles her head. "Yes my queen."

"Good poofy wings." Twilight says.

Lightning grins. "Good enough to play with?"

"Later." Twilight says yawning before falling to sleep.

Lightning sighs and nuzzles her one last time and falls asleep after them. "Good night girls."

Silva awoke the next morning when the sun shone on her face.

"Morning. Sleep well?" Lightning asks looking at her.

"Yes I did." Silva says smiling.

Lightning nods. "Good. Now do you need anything for breakfast?"

"A quick one then to my duties." Silva says.

Lightning smirks. "Does it involve me?"

"I am head of your personal guard." Silva says.

Lightning grins. "Oh yeah, you are giving me head." He said petting her mane.

"Well you don't need to work on your pillow talk that is for sure." Silva says.

Lightning smiles and nuzzles her. "Did you have a good time?"

"Yes." Silva says noticing Twilight.

Lightning sighs as he follows her gaze. "She came in after a while after we were done. Sorry if it bothers you."

"No, it is just a little embarrassing." Silva says.

Lightning sighs and turns back to her and kisses her head. "You'll start to love it soon. You are going to need somepony to keep you warm at night and I'm not going to be around all the time."

"I don't do mares." Silva says.

'Neither did Rainbow until after Daring became my mistress.' Lightning thinks.

Silva sighs and gets up. "Thanks for the night, but I better get going."

Lightning nods and hugs Twilight. "Sure. Go get em soldier."

Silva sighs as she watches them before leaning to them and gives him a kiss on cheek before walking out. "Bye cutie." She said waving her tail at him.

"That is Mr. Cutie when we are alone." Lightning says.

Silva giggles as she walks out. "Oh sir."

"She's a good mistress." Lightning heard Twilight say.

"That she is and I can tell you missed me." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs as she opens her eyes and snuggles into his side. "You're my first stallion. Of course I would miss you." She said before looking up at him. "Do you still love me?"

"I'll give you a hint." Lightning says sealing the room with his magic.

Twilight giggles and nuzzles his snout before rolling over and making him on top of her. "Go ahead."

"Knew you wanted to." Lightning says mounting her.

The guards stood outside the door and yawns until they hear a bang against the door and then multiple ones. "Again?" One asks.

"What was that?" A new guard asks.

"A sealing spell. The king sealed the room now, not even sound can get out of it." The guard explained.

The new guard looks confused. "Why would he do that? There is nopony important other…than…the…queen…oh. That."

The guard nods. "Don't worry kid. You get one yourself, you'll understand."

"Working hard on an heir, aren't they?" The new guard asks.

The guard chuckles. "Or sometimes just fun. I know how much I had with my mare. Now stand straight. He's usually done around…now."

"Hey boys." Lightning said walking out. "If she needs anything, make sure you put a rush. She's out of it right now." He said walking away.

The guard smirks. "Told ya. Now get a checklist ready. She usually asks for something about…now." He said as he sees Lightning turn a corner.

"I need some breakfast." Twilight said peeking her head out. "Give me some pancakes, some of that cake Celestia is always talking about and some milk." She said before heading back in and shutting the door.

"Mark my words, this time in two months, she will be expecting." The guard says.

"I'm afraid for my life now." The new guard said.

"Did you hear the king has commissioned a new armor for the guards? This one will be able to shield from magic according to rumors." The guard said.

The new guard looks surprised. "What? How is that possible?"

The guard shrugs. "Who knows? He probably found something to help."

"If the rumor is true, we will have a good defense from unicorn's we apprehend." The new guard says.

The guard shrugs. "Or we will criticized for having that and soon marked for bringing down pegasus's flight and an earth pony's strength. Time will tell on that soon enough."

Lightning sighs as he enters the forge. "So how's my wife's armor coming along?"

"Do you realize what she has us making?" One blacksmith asks pounding a plate of metal.

"I do and armor that can block any spell launched at it to a certain degree." Lightning says running a hoof along the inside of a plate and feels a sigil inside.

The blacksmith groans. "But what about just making them like guard armor? This whole body armor is almost counterproductive since we might run out of things to work with here."

"Then make a request, this is for the future defense of the kingdom." Lightning says.

The blacksmith sighs. "Just make sure she finds a cheaper way since this is cumbersome."

"It is only a prototype. You will be receiving additional funding and a few mages will be coming soon to help experiment and make it better." Lightning says.

The blacksmith scowls. "I hope so or this might be the end."

Lightning chuckles. "Don't worry. My wife is the best at making things work things out." He said before seeing a plan for the glove on the wall and takes it off the wall. "Well…I'll be going now. Got things to do." 'And know the reason this is up here since Twilight is still working on the power. This better not be working off the life force.'

Months later, a guard came up to Lightning. "My king, your wife, she's giving birth." The guard says out of breath. Lightning quickly jumps out of his seat and jumps over the guard as he ran down the hall. "Did he have to do that?" The guard asks dazed on the ground.

A bit later, Lightning was holding Rainbow's hoof while she laid in a bed. "You okay?"

Rainbow glares at him weakly. "What do you think?"

"You are in a great deal of pain and giving birth." Lightning says sweating.

Rainbow grabs his collar and pulls him close. "You better make this up to me!" She hissed.

"Remember what happened last time. You gave birth to Talion and Typhoon and you wouldn't give them up for anything." Lightning says.

Rainbow growls before gritting her teeth and growls through them and pushes one last time before she became dizzy and soon falls back into her bed. "Dang it." She said weakly. "Foal?" She asks looking at him.

Lightning smiles and pets her mane. "It's fine Rainbow. Our foal is just…" He stops as he looks up and sees all the doctors scrambling around. "Hey? What's going on?"

"The foal isn't breathing right now." A nurse said before she went to grab something.

"What are you talking about?" Rainbow asks in horror and a few moments later the sound of a foal crying filled the room. "My foal lives." Rainbow says as if recovering from a heart attack.

All the doctors sighs in relief and one nurse brings a small bundle to them. "Your foal. Congratulations. It's a little pegasus colt."

Rainbow smiles as she looks to the crying colt and sighs in relief as she lays back down again. "My little colt. There, there." She said rocking him.

The colt starts to calm down and starts drifting off to sleep.

Lightning smiles. "He's handsome. What are we going to name him?"

Rainbow sighs. "How about…Windstorm Speed? He is after us and my element is wind and I'm fast."

"Sounds perfect. Hey there Windstorm, I'm your daddy." Lightning says leaning in.

The colt coos at him as he yawns and tries to reach for him.

Lightning chuckles and leans closer and lets Windstorm hug his snout before yawning again and goes to sleep. "Sleep tight my son." He said nuzzling him.

Rainbow smiles. "Want to bring the family in?"

Lightning nods. "Go get them." He said to one of the nurses who nods.

Rainbow sighs. "We can use Talion's old stuff for him. What do you think?"

"Maybe. Let's see if he will like them." Lightning says looking closer at his newest son, noting the black coat and white mane. "Huh, he's almost like me." He said making sure he was comfortable.

"Aw, how cute." Rainbow says as Hurricane phased in.

"Is the foal born?" Hurricane asks.

Lightning smiles. "Come see your grandson." He said Rainbow shows Hurricane the bundle.

Hurricane smiles and looks closer. "Aw. He's beautiful. I'm going to spoil you too much. Just you wait."

"Windstorm Speed." Lightning says.

Hurricane chuckles. "Aw. What a great name. Did you tell the others yet?"

"Thanks for volunteering to go get them grandmother." Lightning says.

Hurricane slouches in the air. "I hate you."

"Quickly, so you can see Star, Talion, and Typhoon." Lightning says.

Hurricane looks wide eyed before quickly flying away and through the doors. "She really wants us to be family together." Rainbow said hugging Windstorm closer.

"No, I just know which buttons to push." Lightning says before chuckling.

Rainbow giggles. "I love you Lightning."

"Oh what about this one?" Lightning says motioning to the foal in her hooves.

Rainbow smiles. "Him too. Just love you for giving me this life."

Lightning just smiles as the door soon opens.

Rainbow smiles as she turns to the rest coming in. "Hey guys. Look who's going to be joining our family."

"Oh." Twilight says walking up. "What is the newest addition to the family's name?" Twilight asks getting a look at him.

Lightning smiles as he brings Talion and Typhoon on his back to let them see. "Windstorm Speed. Isn't he grand?"

"So that's our little brother." Talion says.

Lightning nods. "Yeah, that means you're a big brother now."

"And me?" Typhoon asks.

Lightning smirks. "Big sister."

"Sorry I'm late, Hurricane just informed me." Daring says walking in with Star who Hurricane was entertaining.

Lightning waves her off. "It's fine. Why don't you see the new foal?"

Daring walks over. "He looks just like you." Daring says.

"Dad." Star says.

Lightning smiles as he looks to her. "Yes daughter?"

Star smiles and peeks over to see Windstorm. "Bro?"

Lightning nods and picks up Star and places her on his head. "Yep, you're a big sister now."

Star claps at this as Daring starts gushing over her.

Lightning sighs. "I love my family." He said to himself as he looks over the whole family looking at Windstorm.

"By the way Lightning we got a letter from Spitfire." Hurricane says.

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Oh, what about my sister?"

"She said she has given birth to her and Kenway's son and thanks you for not killing him at their wedding." Hurricane says showing a picture and Lightning starts shaking a bit.

"Twi, restrain him." Rainbow says.

"Ah! Mot…" That was all they heard as a magical bubble appears around him and they just stare at him as he tries to shout and points at the picture a few times as he seems to keep yelling.

"Is daddy okay?" Typhoon asks.

"He is fine. This is how all protective brothers act about a subject you will learn about later in your life." Rainbow says as Lightning was now ramming the bubble.

Talion tilts his head. "How long does this go on?"

"Until he tires himself out sweetie." Rainbow says petting his mane.

Talion nods and soon Lightning quits banging on the bubble and soon it drops. "I'm okay now."

"I said they named him Thunder Boom." Hurricane finishes.

Lightning starts an eye twitch before sighing. "Fine here."

"You sure? Your eye is twitching like crazy when somepony wrecks Twilight's library and throws books everywhere." Rainbow says.

Lightning growls a bit. "Don't tempt me."

"Twi, bubble." Rainbow says.

Lightning frowns as the bubble comes back and soon he was yelling and banging the bubble again.

Rainbow sighs. "And that's our husband." She said to Twilight.

Twilight giggles as he kept getting angry in the bubble before he soon sighs and calms down and knocks on the bubble and she brings it down. "Better?"

"Yeah, I think I'm good." Lightning says inhaling deeply.

Both mares smiles. "Good, now you can relax here. I'm way too tired." Rainbow said laying back down.

Lightning sighs as he sits down beside her. "No argument here."

Twilight smiles as she turns to the rest of them. "Alright, let's go guys. Let's give them some rest." She said leading them out.

Lightning smiles as he lays his head next to Windstorm. "Good night son."

Weeks later, a guard comes up to Lightning as he sat in his seat and turns to him as he packs the glove plan away into his robes. "Yes?"

"We found a village that wasn't on any map and at first we suspected remnant of the dominions legion, but upon further observation, we found all of them looked like locals, but the strange thing is that they all had the same cutie marks." The guard says reading the report.

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "That is weird. Anything else?"

"No, the report says the will keep observing for now and await your orders." The guard says.

Lightning nods and sighs. "Okay then. Let's see…what can I do?" He said to himself thinking on it.

"You could send me?" Twilight asks taking some drinks of her milk. "I am still the princess of friendship."

"And queen of the country. But I guess you could go and I will follow soon after." Lightning says.

Twilight tossed the empty milk carton into a trash can. "Two points. Thanks hubby. I'll see you soon." She said trotting out.

"Go as Twilight Sparkle, not the queen." Lightning says.

Twilight waves over her shoulder. "You got it hubby."

"Ok, can you inform Hurricane she will be looking after the foals by herself soon?" Lightning asks.

Twilight nods. "Sure. I'll tell her on the way out."

"Yeah, you and your sexy flank." Lightning says smirking at her.

Twilight laughs. "Love you Lightning." She said heading out the door.

Lightning smiles. "Love you too." He said before getting up and heading to the back to the meditation room.

"Ok, if I, nor any of the mane six comes out of that town in thirty six hours, you are to storm it." Lightning says to the captains of four military companies.

The captains nods. "Yes sir." They said.

Lightning sighs as he heads down and sees the crowd heading down to a building at the end with two ponies that are dull and slightly grey with equal signs as cutie marks. "Why does this always happen to them?" He asks himself as he approached them. "Um…excuse me, but where am I? I'm kind of lost." Lightning says.

They all look over and sees their newest arrival. "Welcome." A non greyed out mare said as the rest smiles creepily.

"O…k, this is weird." Lightning says.

A few of the greyed out ponies approached him. "Welcome to our town. Are you here to join?" One asks.

"I don't even know where I am." Lightning says getting a very bad vibe from them.

The non grey out mare smiles. "Ah, good. I'm Starlight Glimmer. You are welcome to stay with us for however long you want."

"Ok, I'm going to ask this now because this is the vibe I'm getting. Are you каннибалы?" Lightning asks.

They all rear back a little. "Excuse, but what is that?" Starlight asks.

"Oh, excuse me, I slipped back into my first language. I meant cannibals." Lightning clarifies.

Starlight gasps. "We are never such things. That is such a heinous crime in our happy little town. We would never eat one of our own, especially if they are our friends."

"Uh huh? So how are you recovering from the war?" Lightning asks.

They all tilt their heads. "War? What war?" One asks.

"You don't know Equestria was invaded a few years ago and nearly conquered?" Lightning says.

They all shake their heads at the exact same time. "No. None at all." Starlight said.

"Huh. I guess you don't know Celestia and Luna stepped down and appointed a king and queen to rule then?" Lightning asks.

Starlight looks a bit surprised. "Oh my. That can't be true. The only thing we know is that Twilight Sparkle is princess here."

"You have my wife here?" Lightning says his look turning into a glare.

Starlight and the others looked shocked. "Wife? Does that mean you are the husband?"

"I think that is self-explanatory. She asked me to meet her in this area, I think, if she didn't send a letter back every few days after she left. The kingdom is about to start looking for her." Lightning says.

Starlight smiles. "Of course. Follow me and we will lead you to her and her friends." She said walking away with all the ponies.

"Excuse me, but I didn't grow up in the country and don't understand a few things, but isn't having the same, what is the word, cutie mark wrong or even weird for everypony?" Lightning asks feigning a curious expression.

Starlight smiles. "Of course not. This means that you won't have to worry about your special talent and what you have to do. In our town, everypony is equal and same so nopony has to worry about being different and better than everypony else." She said leading him up a mountain trail.

"I still don't understand the whole thing. There isn't such a thing in the east." Lightning says causing Starlight to stop.

She suddenly turn around exactly one eighty degrees. "Oh my, an east stallion?"

"I thought my primary language being different was a dead giveaway. Most ponies notice immediately in this country." Lightning says.

Starlight giggles. "Well I'm sorry if we are out of the loop, but as you can see, we are happy, we are equal and we can accept anypony who wishes to join."

"Even the Dominion?" Lightning asks confusing Starlight more as he noticed ponies following them now.

Starlight still smiles. "Dom…who?" She asks now leading him again up higher.

"The Dominion Empire. They were the ones who invaded and were beaten back. They came to enslave, pillage, and kill this country." Lightning says.

Starlight looks a bit horrified. "Oh my. Well there were defeated so we don't need to worry about them anymore."

"Actually, one legion was defeated, there are dozens of legions so they can invade again." Lightning says making her stop again.

Starlight giggles. "Well we are out of the way, but if some defected, we will welcome them with open hooves."

"Yeah well, the earth ponies maybe, but they kind of hate your and my sub-breed of pony, something to do with their religion. So most likely, they would rape and pillage and enslave the rest." Lightning says.

Starlight smiles. "Oh, they will learn true friendship once they set hoof in our town. Just you wait and see."

"Oh and then there is the black hoof auxiliary legions." Lightning says wincing a bit.

Starlight still smiles. "Still all the same. They would soon be like us. Equal, friends and even family."

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Uh huh." He said as they enter a cave. "Ok, first, the black hoof Auxiliary are not ponies they are orcs, who, when hungry enough, will start killing and eating each other. So where's my wife and frien…what the buck?" He asks himself as he see the large glass wall of cutie marks.

Starlight smirks as more ponies cut off their entrance behind them and she grabs a two prong stick on a pedestal. "You know, we never had east ponies before. But you will be the first to join our quaint little town."

"Well I could build a house here. It is a nice out of the way place for some peace and quiet." Lightning says.

Starlight gets a bit confused. "Really, you want to join us and be one of our equals?"

"Let me guess, you take the cutie marks, don't you?" Lightning asks.

Starlight smiles. "Of course not. They choose to give up their cutie marks for equality and peace. So, do you want to give up yours? The wall is waiting."

Lightning looks to Twilight and her friends' cutie marks in the middle. "What cutie mark?" Lightning asks.

Starlight looks confused. "Excuse me?"

"We don't have those in the east." Lightning says.

Starlight stayed confused. "But…no, all ponies have their own cutie marks that define them, but here we have being the same all over so nopony is above the other."

"You want me to take off my pants to prove it?" Lightning asks.

Starlight waves her hoof a bit. "Just the hips."

Lightning rolled his eyes and did so, shocking her when he had none.

Starlight looks to his blank flank and suddenly smiles. "That means we don't have to go through the process that much. You can join outright. Automatic signed papers and everything. Just need to get a cottage built."

"Uh huh. So I never got an answer from any other so maybe you will give me an answer. What is a cutie mark? You don't even have a definition for it." Lightning says.

Starlight giggles. "Oh, basically it just defines who and what you are. Whatever you do best, that's your cutie mark. Now, want to join?"

"Before I make any decision, I must discuss it with my wife. She has the money. Afraid, I will be tricked into a scam with equestrian not being by first language. Also, do you have monsters around here?" Lightning asks.

Starlight waves it off. "Just the usual birds. They love the food we put out…why do you ask?"

"Oh, we have giant monsters in the east. Spiders bigger than stallions, trolls, the undead, ect." Lightning says.

Starlight smiles. "Well I can assure you that you don't have to worry about that anymore. Just come here and relax and enjoy the rest of your life."

"Good, had enough of them in my time as a Stalliongrad hunter?" Lightning says making Starlight curious.

Starlight smirks. "I would love to hear about your stories, but you must miss your wife right now, right?"

"Yeah, I do. I am worried about her." Lightning says.

Starlight puts the stick down and leads him out. "Well come on and let's meet her and her friends."

Lightning follows her back down. "I also never got a different answer to a question. You mind answering it?" Lightning asks.

Starlight nods. "Sure. What is it?"

"Why does almost nopony in this country wear clothes besides teams and the military?" Lightning asks.

Starlight shrugs. "Status maybe. But here, you don't have to here. So you can come out without clothes. In fact, we would like it if you would and maybe clean up that mane and tail too. It's a bit scruffy."

"It's dirty and where I come from, no clothes on means…" Lightning whispered the last part into Starlight's ear and she gained a major blush.

"Oh my. Well…you can learn your new style here. I'm sure you'll love not wearing clothes soon enough."

"One moment." Lightning says removing the coat and shirt revealing many of his scars. "You sure you want me walking around like this?" Lightning asks.

Starlight smiles. "Oh we can fix those up for you." She said looking over his body.

"I'm not so sure. A lot of these were inflected by poisonous creatures and magic." Lightning says as Starlight winced seeing one of his bigger ones.

"Well, I'm sure we can either cover that up or even fix it with time. I can find something for you." Starlight said.

"I'm willing to try that." Lightning says.

"So how did you get all of those?" Starlight asks as Lightning puts his clothes back on.

"On the job as a Stalliongrad hunter. We are highly appreciated, but very low life expectancy." Lightning says.

Starlight giggles. "Well now you can relax and enjoy the rest of your danger free life here."

'Yeah right. Next thing you know, you will be sacrificing somepony to pagan gods.' Lightning thinks.

Starlight smiles as they enter town again and stop at the house he saw them at. "Here you go. I'll let you enjoy being back with her now. Soon, I will have you both with me as soon as your wife joins us as well and we can build your cottage for you."

"Ok." Lightning says walking in as the door slams behind him and locks.

"Lightning!" All the mares yell at him until Rainbow and Twilight hugs him. "What the heck are you doing here?" Twilight asks.

"You didn't send your letter." Lightning says winking so she got the message.

Twilight giggles nervously. "Yeah, so how did you get in so easily?"

"They let me in. Were shocked to find out eastern ponies had no cutie marks." Lightning says with his ear to the door listening for anypony listening.

Rainbow raises an eyebrow. "So…you bluffed your way in?"

"More or less." Lightning said fixing his clothes. "Had to strip a bit too." Rainbow glares and growls a bit. "Just to show the cutie mark, which I didn't have."

"Oh yeah, I keep forgetting you don't have one." Applejack says causing Lightning to stare at her.

"That is it?" Lightning asks before noticing their cutie marks. "What the heck?" He asks looking at their cutie marks closely.

Twilight sighs. "She took our cutie marks and got replaced with these. It even took away our special talent. Pinkie is depressed, Applejack can't buck hard now, Rarity can't tell what is good or not, Fluttershy can't even talk to animals too. I still don't know if mine or Rainbow is completely gone yet."

Lightning's eye starts twitching and starts inhaling deeply.

All the mares' eyes widen. "Now Lightning, let's calm down and take it easy." Twilight tried to placate.

"You know what, I changed my mind, public executions are going to make a comeback and where is Fluttershy." Lightning asks his whole body twitching every so often.

Both Twilight and Rainbow tackle him and hugs him on both sides. "She's trying to get our cutie marks back. We had her play along since she was already liking this place. Wish I listened to Pinkie. I suffered for that last time." Twilight said.

"You, no, I'll kill her myself." Lightning says as they try to restrain him as Applejack tried to help.

'I've never seen Lightning this mad before.' Pinkie thinks.

'It's his family and friends and they have their special life taken from them. What did you think would happen?' A voice asks in her head as she heard a knife being sharpened.

'Oh that makes sense…wait who are you?' Pinkie thinks with no reply.

Lightning growls. "Let me go girls. And I'll unleash the power a hundred times of Celestia and Luna's full power on that bitch."

"Calm down Lightning. It's going to be ok." Twilight tries to calm him down as Rarity noticed a storm on the horizon.

Rainbow groans as she suddenly got on top of him. "Not working. Come on Lightning. At least calm down until morning."

"One night, then I go on a rampage. Just pray I leave the village standing." Lightning says getting up and walks over and starts meditating.

Rainbow stares at him. "Full on night with no hold backs if you don't."

Lightning didn't respond and Twilight walked up to him and waved her hoof in front of his face with no reaction. "I've read about this. He put himself into a trance so he couldn't do anything until the appointed hour. It's a very high level mage technique." Twilight says.

Rainbow sighs. "Leave a note in front of his face for when he wakes up. I at least want to leave this town standing and the ponies."

"You think he was serious about that?" Applejack asks.

"Remember that outburst when we faced Shadow?" Rainbow asks.

"How could we forget?" Twilight said. "He practically vaporized the roof off."

"Yeah, but was that is full power?" Rainbow asks.

They all stare at her. "How do you know?" Rarity asks.

"I'm not sure, it's just I have always had a feeling Lightning was holding back on his magic." Rainbow says.

Twilight sighs. "Maybe it was to protect us. Just to make sure we didn't get hurt in it."

"Yeah. We have never seen Lightning so mad before. Who knows what he will do?" Pinkie says.

"And he reach that level of rage where he became calm. That is the scary thing." Twilight says.

Rainbow sighs. "The most powerful are at their worst when things are calm for them."

"Let us get some rest girls." Rarity says.

Twilight nods. "Yeah. Just have to find a way to shut up that megaphone." She said glaring at the four speakers.

The next morning, when the five returned, Lightning hadn't moved. "Wow, he's good." Twilight said looking him over. "Way too good." She said before nuzzling him. "Time to wake up Lightning. It's morning."

Lightning didn't budge. "Is he…?" Rainbow asks.

Twilight pressed her ear to his chest. "No, his heart's still beating."

Rainbow sighs in relief before glaring again. "Seriously. Can we stop with these things?" She asks glaring to the megaphones again.

Four knives suddenly pierced them and they spark and shut down. "It was getting on my nerves too. I had a harder time concentrating than normal." Lightning said getting up and stretching. "Three hours left, then I start." Lightning says popping his joints.

Rainbow sighs. "Are you at least going to let her pay for the crimes?"

"Oh, if I don't get her, four companies of the military are in hiding outside the village and have orders to storm it soon if they don't hear from me or any of you soon." Lightning says.

Twilight looks worried. "Then she better let us out soon. I don't want the ponies here hurt because they were innocent."

"Who is that?" Lightning asks looking to the sleeping stallion.

They all look over to him. "Party Favor. He outed himself to save two more ponies who recognizes this whole plan for cutie marks is wrong. I just wish we could have figured this out sooner." Twilight said.

"I'm going back into my trance. I will come out of it in two hours." Lightning says resuming it.

Rainbow groans. "Where is Fluttershy with our cutie marks?"

Hours later, Lightning came out his trance. "Well, let us see if there is any progress." Lightning says before looking out the window to see Twilight talking to Starlight and Fluttershy getting a bucket of water.

Starlight smiles as Lightning steps out. "Ah Lightning, good news. Your wife has joined us so we can start immediately on your cottage here for both of you."

"Oh you have dear?" Lightning asks pretending, holding in his anger as best he could as the storm drew nearer with each minute.

Twilight nods. "Yes dear. I have decided to join this town because it is so peaceful and everypony is just so friendly."

"Friendly you say?" Lightning asks Twilight and Rainbow the only ones noticing the twitch in his eye.

Twilight smiles like the other ponies. "Yep, ready to join and live my life here."

"Isn't that wonderful?" Starlight asks.

"Oh, so they will let us leave and get our foal who is being watched by my grandmother and your parents?" Lightning asks.

Starlight becomes surprised. "Foal? We would be happy for you to bring them here. We invite anypony who are friends and family."

"But you said we couldn't leave." Twilight reminds as Fluttershy gets into position.

Starlight hums. "Well, you can send a letter to let them come over. I'm sure we would get even more friends too."

"But if nopony can leave, how can I send the letter?" Twilight asks as Lightning was barely holding his anger back when Fluttershy got into position.

Starlight smiles. "Message birds. Its how we get supplies too."

Fluttershy then throws the water at her. Starlight gasps and moves out of the way as it splashes next to her. "What is the meaning of this?"

Party Favor, seeing water on her, goes to wipe it off.

Starlight's eyes widen. "Hey, get away from there." She pleaded as he wipes at her cutie mark and reveals her true cutie mark underneath and everypony gasp as Fluttershy does a hoof pump.

Soon the townponies start to turn on her.

"Hey, I saved you and gave you friendship." Starlight tried to say.

"No, this isn't true friendship." Twilight starts to say. "True friendship is when you ask them and they follow you without…"

"Shut up!" Starlight yells at her making Twilight cringe and rear back, using her wing as a small shield.

Lightning starts to chuckle as the storm came over the town at incredible speed. "Oh, that is not good." Rainbow says.

Lightning's chuckles soon turns into full blown laughs. "You know, you can capture my friends and family, taking their cutie marks, that's another thing. But when you talk to me wife like that, that's the last straw with me." He said as his laughter started to go away and soon turned serious. "You want the power of control, fine, but I've decided now. I'm going to kill you." Lightning says with eyes like a predator.

"You know Starlight, Lightning here has quite a few anger issues. It's hard to get him mad, but when that happens look out." Twilight says.

Starlight watches on in shock as the scars that are shown start to light up and then a bolt of lightning strikes him causing a lot of smoke to be kicked up. All the ponies in town gasps as the smoke clears and they start staring wide eyed at the figure in front of them.

Lightning stood there, his clothes burnt away, his eyes glowing with sparks of lightning coming out of the edges and his mane and tail were now pure lightning as sparks of lightning flowed off his wings and on his flank was a silver lightning bolt with fangs on both sides of it. "Take a good look. This is what true power looks like." Lightning says his voice with an echo like sound in it. "Now pay." He said running at her with too fast speeds.

Starlight whimpers as Lightning seemingly disappeared as Starlight raised a shield around her in time to avoid a point blank blast of lightning to the body as the ponies had ran off to reclaim their cutie marks. "Wait, I can explain!" She pleaded into the air.

"Oh, we are past that and just so you know, I have more power than both Celestia and Luna combined." Lightning says disappearing in a streak of lightning.

Starlight starts to cry. "Please, forgive me." She said before an angry face pressed up against her shield.

"Does this look like the face of forgiving?!" Lightning yells as he hits the shield before moving away, this time knocking her away from the town. "You know, you will be the first one I used this on in a long time. Now feel the wrath of the king of Equestria." Lightning says before bringing a hoof down and a massive torrent of lightning descended on her. 'Shadow, you best make her pay.' Lightning thinks as he sensed her as the torrent neared Starlight.

Starlight screams in fear before something grabs her away and takes her to a plateau nearby as Lightning looks in her direction. "What is the meaning…?"

He stops as he sees Starlight being lifted by somepony and holding her close. "You like smiles all around do you? Like everypony equal?" A face covered by a straight mane asks as she lifted Starlight up to her head. "Well…" She said before she pushes her hard smiling face with bloodshot eyes in front of her. "This is your vision. See how smiles would lead to your end vision. The equality of all!"

Starlight starts screaming as she struggles in the pink mad pony's grasp. "Let me go! Please!"

The pink pony giggles as she tilts her head creepily as she kept giggling with a high pitched tone. "This is your vision. Your true utopia, is it not? Come on, don't you want to see your vision come to life? You have already made it to stage one. This is the end stage."

Starlight screams as she tries to look away. "Please! No more!"

Lightning just stares as he started to power down as the ponies come back. "I did as you asked. I didn't destroy the town." Lightning says as Rainbow and Twilight were looking him over.

Rainbow looks at him carefully. "Are you okay?"

"I am fine. This is just the form I take at full power." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles a bit. "It's…a good look."

Lightning smiles to her. "You want me back, do you?"

Twilight pushes her hooves together. "I fell in love with our awkward Lightning, not full powered Lightning."

Hearing that, in an instant, the lightning from him faded.

Twilight smiles. "Better. I love my Lightning just like he is now." She said hugging him.

"Though I got to admit, you radiated power in that form and you finally have you cutie mark." Rarity says before their eyes see it too faded.

Rainbow sighs. "Well, he'll always be our blank flank." She said joining the hug.

"Oh, I can make it appear at will all I want." Lightning says.

Twilight looks up. "So why don't you?"

"You are going to have to work to get that answer. Now come on, before the military storms the town." Lightning says.

Twilight giggles nervously. "Right after we get our cutie marks. Come on girls." She said as they all run to the vault before Fluttershy leads them to the home at the end and soon some crashes were heard a burst of light before one orb of light went out and to where Starlight and the pony is.

"I'm going to go see the vault." Lightning says walking off to the cave.

Twilight sighs in relief as she steps out again and sees Lightning heading to the mountain. "Lightning, where are you going?"

Lightning didn't hear her and keeps walking up the mountain.

Twilight sighs and looks to the others. "I'll go check on him. Just make sure that pony doesn't kill Starlight." She said following him.

After he walked in, he noticed the other ponies back away from the vault as he examines it and then to the staff and pulls it to him with his magic. "No way she can do with just magic. There has to be something."

"Lightning?" Twilight asks coming into the cave.

"Let's see." Lightning says starting to examine the staff and vault with his magic.

Twilight looks confused and walks up to him. "Lightning?"

Lightning mumbled as his magic continued to flow as his eyes once again started to glow with lightning.

Twilight steps up beside him as he kept glowing before he stops. "Lightning?"

"Demonic." Lightning says stopping the magic.

Twilight looks confused. "What?"

"This 'vault' is a demonic magical artifact." Lightning says with full seriousness.

Twilight looks surprised at the vault. "What do you mean?"

"What I meant." Lightning says before using his magic, forcibly ripping the vault out of the wall and starts dragging it outside.

"Um…Lightning? Isn't this a bit extreme?" Twilight asks following.

"No." Lightning says.

Twilight keeps watching him. "What are you going to do then?"

"Purification ritual to destroy it." Lightning says.

Twilight gets in front of him. "Lightning. At least think it through."

"I have." Lightning says pulling it out of the cave before teleporting past her and onto a plateau nearby.

Twilight sighs and sits down as she watches what he's doing. "Just at least be careful."

Lightning says nothing as he start to flare his magic creating a circle of blazers on the plateau. The blazers were instantly lit as soon as they were created. Lightning starts meditating as a ring of magic starts to form and Twilight felt kind of magic she had never felt before as the circle completed and then the vault started to emit a red aura that Twilight could feel was pure evil. The vault then shot a red beam at Lightning only for a silver beam to be shot from him, causing them to clash both beams, struggling for dominance and Twilight watched as more circles start to form, this time in the air, creating a dome of magic circles. Soon, Lightning's silver beam started to gain ground and she sees the end of giant swords start to emerge from the circles, forming the dome and soon they shot the swords out and all of them pierced the vault and the red beam almost instantly disappeared and Lightning's beam overcame it and hits the vault in the center.

She watches as the vault starts to crack and soon it starts to break apart before it starts to sink into the circle. "Wow, so that's how you banish these things." She said to herself.

"No, it was destroyed." Lightning walking up to her, looking like he had gone a week without sleep.

Twilight holds him in place with her hooves on his shoulders. "Are you okay?"

"Such rituals is a test of wills and drain the energy of the ones doing it completely." Lightning says leaning on her for support.

Twilight sighs and hugs him. "You did okay. I guess you are going to sleep for a long time now."

Lightning didn't answer as he was already asleep.

Twilight smiles and nuzzles him. "Good night Lightning." She said before lifting him with her magic and places him on her back and heads back to town.

"Hey Twi…what happened to him?" Rainbow asks.

Twilight just smiles. "Oh, just tuckered himself out destroying a demonic vault."

"What?" Rainbow asks.

"Oh, the vault turned out to be a demonic artifact according to Lightning here. You mind finding the military and telling them they can stand down while I tuck Lightning in?" Twilight asks.

Rainbow nods and flies off as Twilight walks over to the house which held Starlight. "Hey, where did Starlight go?"

"Don't worry, we got her tied back in the back Twi." Applejack says.

Twilight looks around. "What about the pony that got her?"

"Disappeared in a black pool underneath her." Applejack says.

'Shadow.' Twilight thinks.

Twilight sighs. "Alright. We'll stay here the night and in the morning we'll head back home. You better get some sleep." She said before heading inside.

Applejack smiles. "Sure thing Twi. I'll let Rainbow know where you went."

"Where is Pinkie?" Twilight asks.

"Helping plan the party, celebrating getting their cutie marks back." Applejack says.

Twilight giggles. "Oh Pinkie. Oh well. I'll get him to bed. Make sure to get some food in the morning for us and Rainbow. He'll probably be hungry like crazy."

"When was the last time he ate again?" Applejack asks.

Twilight looks confused. "I don't know. It's been awhile since we got here without him."

"Well he didn't eat last night or today." Applejack says.

Twilight sighs. "When did Lightning eats like normal ponies these days?"

"Point." Applejack says as Twilight takes him inside.

Twilight sighs as she takes him upstairs and puts him on the bed before getting in with him and pulls the covers around them. "Good night Lightning." She said nuzzling him and hugs him before falling asleep with him.

Lightning awoke two mornings later to Twilight and Rainbow laying on him. "Huh? Guess I should sleep more like this more often." He mused to himself as she moves his wings over them.

"Ah, somepony is awake." Rainbow says opening her eyes, looking at him.

Lightning sighs. "How long was I asleep?"

"Around forty four hours." Rainbow says.

Lightning nods. "I see. What happened during that time?"

"Mostly Pinkie has been partying with the other ponies." Rainbow says inching closer.

Lightning nods. "Anything else?" He asks moving his wings a bit.

"Yeah, I missed speaking to you." Rainbow says before kissing him.

Lightning kissed her back as Twilight moans and wakes up and sees them kissing. "Hey, where's my good morning kiss?"

"Oh, you want me to kiss you too?" Rainbow jokes.

Twilight smirks and raises an eyebrow. "You want to kiss me then?" She asks getting closer and moving on top of Lightning's stomach.

"And what about me?" Lightning asks.

They both look at him. "If you can kiss me better than Rainbow, then I would let you deal with me." Twilight said.

"Oh competition then. Rainbow, you are up." Lightning says.

Rainbow smirks and lunges at Twilight as Lightning just lays back and watches as Rainbow holds and kiss her down before letting go and giggles. "Alright, how was that?" Rainbow asks.

"Good, if a bit dominating." Twilight says.

"My turn." Lightning says getting up and walking over before grabbing her in his hooves and leaning her down before starting to kiss her.

Twilight giggles into the kiss as she hangs onto him before let's go a bit. "Oh, that's better. Way more romantic. Now I just need a dinner kiss and my kiss life is complete." Twilight said.

Lightning chuckles and lets her up. "A dinner date huh? Alright, I think I can do that. Fancy restaurant?" Lightning asks as Rainbow huffs, having lost the competition. Seeing this, Lightning moves to her and does the same to her. "Better?" Lightning asks.

Rainbow sighs. "Better. Just you need to make it up to me."

"I think one night is all I will need." Lightning says.

Rainbow scoffs. "You better."

"Oh now, don't be like that." Lightning says starting to pet her mane.

Rainbow purrs. "That's nice."

"There is my little Rainbow." Lightning says.

Twilight frowns. "How about mine?"

"Come here you." Lightning says pulling her close with his magic.

Twilight smiles as he starts petting her and she purrs. "That's nice." She said leaning in to his petting.

"Now both my queens are happy." Lightning says before kissing each one of their noses.

They both giggle and Twilight looks to Rainbow. "You know, we should make a hardline treaty immediately with the other queen here." She said nuzzling Lightning and her.

"I am willing to negotiate." Rainbow says.

Twilight smirks. "Great. The negotiations will take place in Canterlot castle. One agreement on paper and the other in private." She said smirking.

"Who needs the paper?" Rainbow says.

Twilight giggles. "You're right. We can use blood or some other explicit bodily fluid."

"Or we can agree through our husband here." Rainbow says.

Twilight smirks as she looks to him. "What do you say Jarl and King Lightning? Agree to our future terms?"

"Oh, what are they? Care to give a demonstration?" Lightning says wiggling his eyebrows at them.

Twilight giggles. "Oh, exchange of resources, full trading following world trading rules, then there's sharing of the military and militia forces in times of need, and finally, full access to this." She said turning around and showing her flank and wiggling it and her tail in his face. "Whatever you want to do to it."

"Oh, but I already have all of those." Lightning says before using the tip of his wing to brush it.

Twilight shivers. "Never officially on paper. After all, you are the only one with access to this thing. It's very valuable as soon as I became queen. Now, want to write it all down?"

"You are already queen love." Lightning reminds Twilight.

Twilight smiles. "Yeah, but queen of the bed?"

"That is me." Rainbow says.

"I think Daring would contest that." Lightning says.

They both huff. "She wants me for a pet." Twilight said. "She wants me to back off." Rainbow said.

"Really, then why did I see you two kissing recently?" Lightning asks smirking at Rainbow.

Rainbow growls. "Shut up."

Lightning and Twilight giggles and chuckle as they all hug each other. "Aw, you can hide it between us. Just let us join once in a while." Twilight said wrapping her wings around them.

"Poofy wings." Rainbow huffs.

Lightning chuckles and tighten his wings around them now. "Better?"

Rainbow just pouts.

"Adorable." Lightning says.

Twilight sigh. "Come on, our emergency train leaves in a few hours." She said letting her wings fold back and walks off.

"Yeah, going to leave two companies here as the defense force and to catalog the area for our maps." Lightning says.

Twilight nods as they start to follow her out. "Just as long you allow them their way of living the way they want."

"I also decided on Starlight's punishment." Lightning says.

"Please don't say execution." Twilight said.

"No, she will serve the ponies of this town and if they can forgive her, then her punishment is done." Lightning says.

Rainbow looks over to the sleeping Starlight. "And what will she be doing for them?"

"What they want within reason." Lightning says.

Twilight raises an eyebrow. "And what are the within reasons?"

"Nothing sexual." Lightning says.

Rainbow sighs. "Ah yes, sexual torture." She said with air quotes.

Twilight sighs as she walks up to Starlight and kicks her awake. "Wake up. Your punishment begins today."

"I said none of that Twilight. She is basically getting community service." Lightning says.

Starlight moans as she tries to get up and blinks awake groggily. "Wha…?"

Lightning smiles creepily. "You are going to work off your punishment with community service until the citizens deem you fit for normal living and your punishment ends. If you can do what they want, fixing houses, helping with problems, then maybe you can be one step closer to being free as your old citizens."

"Who are you really?" Starlight asks.

"Me, I am the king of Equestria." Lightning says before smiling even harder and creepily.

Starlight yells out and covers herself as she lays down again. "No! Don't smile! Please!"

"Time for us to go girls." Lightning says.

Both Twilight and Rainbow nods before following him out and a few guards come in and start to deal with Starlight. "Alright girls, let's go home." Twilight said to the others waiting outside.

"On the way, I want to ask Applejack something." Lightning says.

Twilight nods. "Sure, just make sure you eat on the train. I'm starving too."

"So Applejack, I hear you and Zhang Liao really hit it off." Lightning says causing Pinkie to gasp and get into Applejack's face.

"Give me all the details." Pinkie says.

Applejack chuckles. "There's nothing much. He just helped with the farming and we hit it off from there."

"So when's the wedding?" Lightning asks smirking.

Applejack chuckles nervously. "Um…we haven't gotten that far."

Pinkie giggles. "Give all the 'juicy' details."

"Oh I agree darling. I must know." Rarity says.

Applejack blushes. "Um…I'm not comfortable here."

"We have a private car." Twilight says.

Applejack shakes her head. "Still no."

"Come on AJ, you got to tell us. This is your potential husband we are talking about." Rainbow says.

Applejack frowns. "We aren't even at the dating stage yet."

"Oh, did he give you flowers yet?" Lightning asks with a knowing smile.

"Applejack, that is big in Stalliongrad. Flowers are hard to get up there because of the cold." Pinkie says.

Applejack stares at her. "How do you know that?"

"I took classes while we were there." Pinkie says smiling.

"She's right Applejack." Twilight says.

Applejack blushes. "Just stay out of my love life."

"He has a major thing for you AJ. He asks to be transferred to my guard detail when he heard we were coming here." Lightning says.

Applejack huffs. "At least you're honest."

"Oh, AJ likes somepony." Rainbow says.

Applejack blushes. "Shut up." She said as they enter the train.

"You know I said no, but he could come with the second ship transport of troops to Equestria and they should be arriving soon." Lightning says.

Applejack was now blushing hard. "He…dang it boy."

"You won his heart Applejack and won it well. He has it bad for you. Which is a surprise for he has, for as long as I can remember, been fully committed to his career. How did you win his heart?" Lightning asks curious.

Applejack frowns. "Like I said, he just wanted to help out on the farm."

"And what did you do?" Fluttershy asked meekly.

Applejack sighs. "Invited him over for dinner when done."

"And?" Pinkie asks.

Applejack frowns. "And basically treated him like family and let him stay for the night."

"Sounds like sometime next month Pinkie." Rarity jokes.

Pinkie giggles and hugs Applejack. "How do you want your wedding?"

"Pinkie." Applejack says.

"He is a high ranking military officer Pinkie, take that into account." Lightning says.

Pinkie smiles. "Military wedding it is."

Lightning smirks as he watch Applejack blushes.

Twilight sighs as she sits down. "At least this whole thing's over with. How's the foals?"

"Daring and Silva are looking after them with your parents and your brother and sister-in-law will be at the castle when we return." Lightning says sitting next to her and Rainbow taking the other seat beside him.

Twilight sighs. "Good. Now we just need to bring the panic level down from me being gone."

"Oh, they will be informed we are now married when they arrive, so expect an ambush." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "How do you bring such strange things into our life?"

"I didn't, not sure if it will be your brother or sister-in-law ambushing us though." Lightning says.

Twilight smirks. "You will have my brother and I'll have my sister-in-law."

"You think you can smuggle me past him? Not at full energy yet. My full power form burns my energy very fast while doing that ritual drained me even more. I won't fully recover till next week." Lightning says as Twilight noticed he did look extremely tired.

Twilight sighs. "Go to sleep."

"I'm awake and with you two." Lightning says bringing them close with his wings.

Twilight shakes her head. "Go to sleep."

"Oh?" Lightning asks starting to pet both of them, playing dirty.

They both purr at his petting. "Go to sleep." Rainbow said.

"Why? I got two beauties right here. I don't need to dream." Lightning says.

"His flirting has improved." Rainbow says in between purrs.

Twilight nods as she leans into his petting. "Yeah. That's the trouble part."

"You had me read those books." Lightning reminds.

They both wrap their wings around him and pulls Lightning's head on Rainbow's lap and makes him lay down. "Go to sleep." They said.

"You got something to offer to convince me?" Lightning asks wiggling his eyebrows at them.

They both sigh in exasperation. "Go to sleep. You have been tired for too long." Twilight said.

"Not hearing an offer." Lightning says playfully teasing them.

Rainbow looks down at him. "How about a full night with no hold backs?"

"Hum…nah. I was thinking a day of relaxation and fun for the whole family when we get the gate up and running." Lightning says.

Twilight looks to him. "Gate?"

"You haven't come across a warp gate in your studies?" Lightning asks.

"Only a bit. But it's pretty hard to make them." Twilight said.

"Yeah, you need a very powerful elemental crystal powering both." Lightning says making one appear in his hoof.

They all stare at it. "How…?" Twilight asks.

"It takes a lot of magic to make one. Why do you think I have been so busy and tired lately?" Lightning says.

Twilight shakes her head. "Time to take a break. Go to sleep."

"Just put this, aw…you want to study it, don't you?" Lightning asks.

Twilight sighs. "No, I'm worried about you. Now please go to sleep for our sake."

Lightning moved the crystal and one of Twilight's eyes followed it. "Just don't break it, ok love?" Lightning asks.

Twilight sighs and takes it. "Now please, for all our sakes, go to sleep. I'm not taking no for an answer."

"Care to sweeten the deal with a kiss?" Lightning asks.

Twilight rolls her eyes and lifts him up a bit before kissing him. "Better be a goodnight kiss for you."

As she tries to move away, Lightning pulls her head back into the kiss and deepened it. Twilight holds onto him as she kisses back and Rainbow pets his head as she watches the train move from the window. "I love this family."

"Your turn." Lightning says ending the kiss with Twilight.

Rainbow smiles as she keeps petting him. "You have to work for it."

"Oh?" Lightning says reaching up and starts massaging her wing joint.

Rainbow moans as she leans forward. "Now that feels good, but try harder."

Lightning smirks and starts doing both joints.

Rainbow smiles and leans into his massage. "That's nice."

"How do you know she needs that?" Twilight asks.

"Experience of pulling my wing many times." Lightning says as Twilight noticing his wing joints look a little swollen.

Twilight sighs. "Lightning?"

"Yes?" Lightning asks as Rainbow was now laying on him.

Twilight smirks. "When we get home. You are going to get a massage post haste."

"Why do you say that?" Lightning asks before Rainbow starts kissing him.

Twilight feels around his wing joints. "You've been through too much now. Now, it's time to rest."

"Fine." Lightning says after wincing.

Twilight frowns. "Lightning Bolt. You will sleep and get some rest and relaxation."

"Alright, you win." Lightning says catching Twilight and Rainbow off guard.

"Uhh…why now?" Rainbow asks.

"My body is over taxed and was trying to hide it." Lightning says.

Rainbow huffs. "Yeah right."

"Rainbow, look here." Twilight says pointing to his wing joints.

Rainbow looks to them. "Dang."

"You want to rephrase that last statement?" Twilight asks.

Rainbow frowns. "He better get to that spa."

"I'm thinking acupuncture." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "And I'm thinking of hoof style."

"Acupuncture?" Rainbow asks.

Lightning shrugs. "Lightning on the muscles."

"Acupuncture, the stimulation of specific acupuncture points along the skin of the body using thin needles. It can be associated with the application of heat, pressure, or laser light to these same points." Twilight says reciting the definition.

Lightning pets her. "Good job my wife and student."

"Doesn't that hurt?" Rainbow asks putting his head back in her lap after rearranging herself.

Lightning shrugs. "A bit, but you get use to it."

"You want to hurt yourself?" Rainbow asks giving him a look.

Lightning shakes his head. "No, it relaxes your muscles and everything. It'll be fine."

Rainbow keeps giving him the look till Twilight whispers something into her ear.

"Really, that good?" She whispers.

"So I have read." Twilight whispers back.

Lightning smirks as he tries to sleep on their laps. When he awoke, he felt the train coming into station. "What time is it?" He asks sitting up.

"Time to sneak you out of here. Hold on, going to try an invisibility spell." Twilight says.

Lightning yawns and looks around. "Alright, where do we go first?"

"You on my back and straight to the castle." Twilight says.

Lightning nods and looks outside for a bit. "Huh, seems there's a huge stage in the middle of the courtyard." He said as Twilight places him on her back and starts to walk out.

Twilight smiles as she lights up her horn before they all see Lightning disappear into thin air right on her, but they can still see the depression on her. "Alright, let's go." She said as they head out and she turns to one of the guards. "Send word to make a private train for us. Ready for war even. I have a feeling we might need it in the future." She said and the guard nods and walks off as Twilight and the others head off to the castle. "See them anywhere?" She asks the others.

"No sign of your brother or the other princess." Applejack says.

Twilight smiles as she walks past the courtyard and stops as she stares at the stage. "Um…what are you two doing here?" She asks Talion and Typhoon on the stage.

Talion smiles. "About to perform."

"With your wives?" Rainbow asks.

Talion frowns. "Hey, we are just about to have fun. Besides, it's about to start. Want to stay for it?"

"Can't, got to get to the castle." Twilight says.

Both Typhoon and Talion look to each other before shrugging. "Okay. Just try to listen if you're curious." Typhoon said.

Twilight nods and they all follow her again as they reach the front gate of the castle. "Might as well listen." Lightning said near her ear.

Twilight smiles. "We'll leave the window open for you." She said heading inside and the others all walk off to their own things with Rainbow following. "I'm sure you'll be proud of them."

Lightning smiles. "I already am."

Twilight giggles as she walks to their room and she places him on the bed before opening the window and they hear some cheering. "Guess they're starting. She said now lifting him up and placing him on the couch near the window. "Let's see what they got." She said sitting near him. They both look outside and watch as the sun starts to set and the lights start up.

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Typhoon bumps against Talion once as he smirks at her. "I don't like walking around this old and empty house." She sang.

Talion smiles as they both turn to each other. "So hold my hoof and I'll walk you through my dear."

They both start moving along to the strumming. "The stairs creak as you sleep, it's keeping me awake."

Talion rolls his eyes. "It's the house telling you to close your eyes."

Typhoon smirks as some trumpets sounded from the band behind them. "And some days I can't even dress myself."

Talion grabs her hoof. "It's killing me to see you this way."

They both nod and grab each other's hoof and starts to make a dance of each other. "Cause though the trough may vary, this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore." They both said.

Twilight and Lightning see the mare that use to teach them how to dance and her horn light up before she sends out a blinding light and immediately once it dies down does the view change to something in the mountain and the stage into an airship.

"So that's what it was about." Twilight remarks as they keep watching and they hear the band start up and some chorus.

Lightning nods. "Yeah, but they never got that far when they performed for us. They never got the spell down. Probably threw them off."

Typhoon dances around Talion as he tries to hold in his laughter. "There's an old voice in my head that's holding me back."

Talion smiles. "Well tell her that I miss our little talks."

Typhoon shakes her head. "Soon it will be over and buried with our past."

Talion looks to the park ahead of them. "We use to play outside when we were young and full of life and full of love."

Typhoon stops in front of him. "Some days, I don't know if I am wrong or right."

Talion bows like a gentlecolt. "Your mind is playing tricks on you my dear."

They both hug each as the crowd keeps cheering. "Cause through the truth may vary this, ship will carry our bodies safe to shore." They both said.

"Don't listen to a word I say." A mare and stallion joins right behind them. "The screams all sounds the same. Thought the truth may vary, this ship will carry our bodies to shore." They all said.

Both Talion and Typhoon step up. "You're gone, gone, gone away, I watched you disappear. All that's left is a ghost of you. Now we're torn, torn, torn apart. There's nothing we can do. Just let me go and we'll meet again soon."

The mare and stallion picks them up and places them on their backs as the background of the mountains starts to change to just clouds. "Now wait, wait, wait for me. Please hang around. I'll see you when I fall asleep." The mare turns to Talion on her back. "Don't listen to a word I say." They say. "The screams all sound the same." The stallion and Typhoon said together. "Though the truth may vary this ship will carry our bodies safe to the shore." They all said together. "Don't listen to a word I say. The screams all sound the same. Though the truth may vary this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore."

Both Talion and Typhoon jump off before walking up to the stage edge. "Though the truth may vary, this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore." They said as the background shows a large image coming up that looks like a chimera with many wings. "Though the truth may vary, this ship will carry our bodies safe to shore." They said as the airship passes the large mountain image and soon the illusion fades and they were left with the original stage as the lights die down.

Lightning starts clapping his hooves as they all take a bow to the cheering crowd. "You know, I can see why they choose that song back then in Stalliongrad." He said as both Talion and Typhoon high hoof each other.

"Oh, I want to go hug my foals." Rainbow says with pride.

Twilight smiles to her. "You really did have great foals Rainbow."

"You will have your own soon Twi." Lightning whispers into her ear.

Twilight giggles. "How could I forget? Where's Scootaloo?"

"At this point, should be heading home from school." Lightning says before playfully nipping her ear.

Twilight blushes. "I forget, did she freak out anypony?"

Lightning shrugs. "Not that I know of or she tells me."

Rainbow rolls her eyes. "Want me to go check on her?"

"Go ahead. I'll try and sneak our husband here into our room without my brother or Cadance finding us." Twilight says.

Rainbow nods and walks off. "Sure thing. Later guys." She said walking off.

Lightning sighs. "At least I can rest some more."

"Let's just hope we down run into…" Twilight was cut off when somepony called out to her.

"Excuse me, Queen Twilight?"

Twilight turned around and saw a smirking Cadance.

"Shoot." Twilight said as she lights up her horn.

Cadance holds out her hooves. "Come give your old foalsitter a hug."

Twilight makes a blinding flash from her horn before hugging her. "It's great to see you Cadance."

Cadance smirks. "Who was that?"

"I don't know what you are talking about." Twilight says.

"It was Lightning, your husband, wasn't it?" Cadance asks.

Twilight looks behind her and trying to look up and down. She spots a suit of armor slightly out of place.

"No, I don't have a husband yet. It's still a very much dating phase." She said watching the armor.

"Me and Shining have heard what happened queen. You married Lightning to gain legitimacy and to stop Blueblood from becoming king." Cadance says.

Twilight waves it off. "No, it's not like that."

"Oh that, have you…you know?" Cadance asks.

Twilight taps Cadance's stomach as she kept watching. "Well…not really."

"You went all the way already, haven't you?" Cadance asks with a knowing smirk.

Twilight nods. "Yeah. I did."

"Oh my, how was it?" Cadance asks.

"I almost went straight. Now I'm bi, so I can get both." Twilight says.

Cadance giggles. "My little foal has grown up so much. And even rutting like a horny mare too."

"Oh, he fulfill that fantasy of mine upon my request. So have you heard the rumors I will be pregnant soon?" Twilight asks.

Cadance nods. "Yes and poor Shiny has been pacing around worried sick."

"Please go tell him I am currently not pregnant." Twilight asks.

Cadance smirks. "Sure. Now where is your husband?"

"I sent him to our room. He has been working himself to the bone. Even the muscles around his wing joints are swollen." Twilight says.

Cadance hisses. "Ouch. He is okay, right?"

"Yeah, he just needs to take it easy for a bit and maybe see a massage therapist, but he said he would prefer acupuncture." Twilight says.

Cadance shakes her head. "Nonsense. It's best to see by hooves."

"He grew up in the east remember, different ways of thinking." Twilight says.

Cadance smiles. "And it's time to let him experience that way of massages."

"Actually." Twilight whispered some details of the art into Cadance's ear.

"Oh my." She said. "Still…it's best to learn about new styles."

"Maybe you could have Shining take a few. Might help him get it up." Twilight jokes getting a giggle from both.

They heard a growl outside the door.

"Oh lighten up brother." Twilight says.

A head peeks around the corner. "Cadance, may I see you for a bit?"

"Oh, now you have done it." Cadance says smirking before practically skipping into the door.

Twilight giggles as she hears her brother angrily talking. "You know how much I react when somepony talks about me like that. And you know what I want to do."

Cadance giggles. "Oh yes. Let me guess, shower or the pantry closet?"

Shining huffs. "Where do you think?"

Twilight left and made her way over to Lightning's hiding place and gets him. "You okay?"

Lightning smirks. "Wow, he can sure suggest some places. Want to try them?"

Twilight sighs. "Maybe. But for now, let's get you to bed. I will get the therapist for later." Twilight says before kissing the back of his ear.

Lightning smiles as his ear flicks in her direction. "Oh Twi. Let's go. I am pooped."

"Alright. I will send Daring, Silva, and the foals to see you soon." Twilight says leading him.

Lightning nods. "I would like that. But I would probably be asleep in bed by then."

"I highly doubt that our foals will be coming back soon and it won't take me long to find the others." Twilight says nuzzling his neck.

Lightning nuzzles her head. "You know, I need a bit something from you."

"Only after you have rested." Twilight says petting his chest.

Lightning sighs. "Just…try for me."

"I got a plan in motion that I think you will enjoy and if we do that, you won't get to see your foals or the other mares and I know they would be so disappointed in that." Twilight says.

"You have gotten good with the guilt trips." Lightning says.

Twilight smirks. "I know. Now let's get you to bed and set you up for them."

"Yes Queen Sparkle." Lightning says.

Twilight giggles and nuzzles him. "Aw, you always know what to say."

"The infrastructure of the gate has already been completed. We just need to install the crystal so don't get too attached Twi." Lightning says as he crawls into the bed.

Twilight sighs and pulls the covers around him. "I'll bring you some lunch. You stay here, okay?"

"Ok love." Lightning says getting comfortable.

Twilight nuzzles him one last time before heading out. "You need something, call the guards."

"Ok." Lightning says kissing her head.

Twilight smiles and turns around before waving her tail like crazy at him.

Lightning shakes his head as he smiles at her. He sighs and lays back as he watches outside the window and just watches the sky pass by as a figure flies by. "Welcome home Scoots."

"Mommy, your home." Typhoon says hugging Rainbow.

Rainbow giggles and hugs both her and Talion. "You guys were so good. Can't believe you two have been practicing that much."

Talion smirks. "Yeah, we're awesome."

Rainbow smirks and ruffles his mane.

Typhoon frowns. "Hey, where's mine?"

"Ok." Rainbow says before starting on her as well.

Typhoon purrs and leans in to the petting.

"Oh, you are so much like me." Rainbow says.

Typhoon giggles as Talion hugs her. "That's my sis."

"And where is your little brother?" Rainbow asks.

They both look to each other and looks back to her. "We don't know." They both said.

"What?" Rainbow asks raising her eyebrow at them.

They both shrug. "We don't know." Rainbow frowns before hearing some crashing behind them and they see a little colt and guards chasing him. "There he is." They both said.

"Come here my little colt." Rainbow says leaning down with her hooves open.

Windstorm giggles and runs into her hooves and hugs her as the guards pants as they stop in front of him. "Okay, that colt is crazy." One said.

"No, he is just active. Aren't you?" Rainbow asks nuzzling him as she hold him.

Windstorm giggles and hugs her snout and kisses it.

Rainbow smiles before rasberring his stomach before saying, making him laugh. "Come on you two, your father is back and wants to see you." Rainbow says.

They both smile and follows her as they meet up with Twilight with two trays of food and drinks. "Hey Twi, what's on the menu?"

"A quick snack before Lightning goes back to sleep. We best go see him, Daring, Star, and Silva are already in there." Twilight says.

The foals all laugh before rushing ahead and heads inside and they hear them cheer before some laughing was heard. "Aw, we got a great family, don't we?" Rainbow asks.

"Yeah, now help me get the door." Twilight says.

Rainbow sighs and opens the door before they see all the foals jumping on the bed and Windstorm being nuzzled by Lightning. "Aw." Rainbow said as they walk in.

"Hey Rainbow." Daring says petting Star as she naps.

Rainbow giggles as she sits by her. "How is she?"

"She is doing well. I just finished nursing her when Twilight found me." Daring says.

Rainbow smiles as she pets Star's mane too. "They are so good, aren't they?"

"She has been a perfect angel. Yesterday, she threw a water balloon at a guard." Daring says.

Rainbow smirks. "Really, what else did she do?"

"Bucket of water on the door the day before." Daring says.

Rainbow smiles as she looks to Star. "Good girl."

"She is like her mother." Lightning says tiredly.

Twilight sighs as she kept feeding him. "Yeah, but still like their father."

"Speaking of foals, where is Scoots?" Lightning asks.

They heard a window slam shut. "I'm back! What's for lunch?" Scootaloo asks walking past their door.

"Scootaloo, get your flank in here." Rainbow calls.

Scootaloo pokes her head back around the corner. "Oh, there you are. What's for lunch?" She asks walking in and they see a saddlebag tied on her back.

"You get done with school?" Rainbow asks as she walks over and pets her mane.

Scootaloo nods. "Yeah, finished early today. Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle will come later."

"Oh Scoots, get this, Applejack has a coltfriend." Rainbow says.

Scootaloo looks over to her. "Really, when is the marriage?" She asks smirking.

"Sometime next month or so." Rainbow smirks while saying.

Scootaloo giggles and looks over to Lightning. "Hey dad."

"Hey angel, how are you?" Lightning asks.

Scootaloo sighs. "Bored."

"Still can assign you chores." Lightning jokes.

Scootaloo brightens up. "Not so bored."

Lightning chuckles. "I thought not. Oh and we are also going to be bringing over a few sports from Stalliongrad." Lightning says.

Twilight smirks. "I don't have to worry about dead creatures, do I?"

"No, I mean like the sports the pegasus played in the festival with the balls and rings." Lightning says.

Twilight nods. "Good, you keep the creatures away because we don't see killing creatures as a fun sport."

"So Scootaloo, you know who Applejack's coltfriend is?" Rainbow asks.

Scootaloo shrugs. "I don't know."

"You remember the officer that sat with us in the booth and killed that monster scorpion in one hit?" Rainbow asks.

Scootaloo sighs. "Him? Really? Him?"

"Applejack won his heart. It was a shock to most of our officers." Lightning says.

Scootaloo raises an eyebrow. "All right. I'll just forget about the time he asked me about how to kill my kind when needed when you guys get married."

"He isn't marrying into our family Scoots." Lightning says.

Scootaloo yawns. "He's marrying and getting close to our family. That's what's troubling."

"He is a good stallion Scoots, he is just military through and through." Lightning says.

Scootaloo huffs. "So letting him know how to kill my species is a good thing?"

"He knows how to kill dragons and Wyverns and you seen a demonstration of his strength, you think you can match that?" Lightning asks.

Scootaloo stares at him. "Want to place us in a ring?"

"No. I asked you a question Scoot, do you think you can match his strength?" Lightning asks.

Scootaloo raises an eyebrow. "Yeah, I'm already strong enough."

"He wasn't using his full strength Scoots. There is a difference between confidence and arrogance. Remember what arrogance almost cost you last time." Lightning says.

Scootaloo huffs and walks away with some grumbling.

Lightning shakes his head. "That ego of hers will get her into serious trouble one day." Lightning says.

Rainbow sighs. "Where is he?"

"In the harbor seeing to the troops and others disembarking." Lightning says.

Rainbow frowns. "You know who I mean."

"Oh, I left a little surprise in her room." Lightning says.

They all look confused. "Surprise?" They all ask.

Lightning just smirks.

"Does he really think I'm that weak?" Scootaloo huffs as she walks to her room. "I mean, I'm tough. I took that stallion on and won." She sighs as she reaches her doors. "You can head off guys and maybe prepare the construction ponies." She said to the guards to which they nod and head off before heading in and frowns. "Dang it, who left the door open?" She asks herself as she heads to the patio doors and closes them.

"Were you always this cranky?" A voice asks behind her. Scootaloo freezes before suddenly spinning around with her tail leading the tail and gets herself caught. "I taught you that, remember?" The same voice that she now sees as another version of herself, but a bit bigger and buffer and for some reason, more pony.

"Who are you?" Scootaloo asks pulling her tail back hard.

"Tiyries. Your father made a few alterations so you wouldn't be alone." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo frowns. "Why are you more pony?"

Tiyries sighs. "Unfortunately, this was a spell to turn me into a pony. But when he realized you were turning into a part dragon and pony hybrid, he had to cut the process into a form that could reproduce with you. Hence, more pony than dragon." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo looks at him before walking over and looks him over. "Huh, looks fine to me. Still needs work on that tail."

"Like this?" Tiyries asks yanking her tail a bit.

Scootaloo yelps and glares at him. "Bone head."

Tiyries smirks. "Please, you called me better things. Now, do you want try a flight with me or just lay in content next to me?"

Scootaloo keeps watching him. "Do you think I'm weak?"

"No, but there is always something stronger out there. Your father is one of them. Every instinct of mine tells me not to anger him in anyway les I wish to die." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo groans. "Dad, you really mess up my life." She hissed.

Tiyries chuckles as he opens his leathery wings and wraps it around her. "Come on, why don't we grab a meal and see where that goes, huh? After all, he gave you me when he didn't have to."

Scootaloo looks to him before sighing. "Fine, just let me place my stuff away."

"He also told me one thing." Tiyries says as she walks away.

Scootaloo looks to him. "What is that?"

"I hereby give my consent for you to marry my eldest daughter, Scootaloo." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo stared wide eyed. "What?"

"He gave his consent and approval Scoots." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo blushes a bit. "Dang it dad. You really know how to complicate things."

"What was that?" Tiyries asks.

Scootaloo sighs. "Nothing. Come on. Let's grab some meat and head off. By the way, have you seen my brothers and sisters?"

"Not yet." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo smirks. "Good. Because I'm going to enjoy your face when you have to deal with them."

"Wait is your eldest sibling here?" Tiyries asks.

Scootaloo looks around for her clothing. "Which one? I'm sort of the oldest here."

"Midnight." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo smiles. "Oh, that guy. No, he's in Saddle Arabia. We actually live here now. He lives in Saddle Arabia." She said getting some of her clothes out of the closet. "Don't know where he is now though."

"I thought you two really got along." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo giggles. "Yeah, we did. But that's because he had time and everything. Soon he would be busy with politics and I hope he has time to at least see us."

"Scootaloo, you're hiding something." Tiyries says.

"I…I am worried about father's health." Scootaloo says.

Tiyries sighs. "Maybe you should enjoy the rest of his life instead of arguing with him."

"I know, it is just I get so angry at him sometimes and I don't know why." Scootaloo says.

Tiyries raises an eyebrow before looking her over. "I think I know."

"Huh?" Scootaloo asks.

Tiyries smiles. "It's your dragon side talking. You're just cranky because of your dragon mind placing dominance. Because the only other fighter capable is your father and your mind knows he's weak at the moment, it wants to take over the dominance of the family." He said tapping her head.

"And if I attempted?" Scootaloo asks.

"Even weakened, his power is still greater than yours and all his officers as well I am willing to bet." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo looks to him. "Can I stop it?"

"Yeah, just confront yourself and admit you are not the strongest. It may hurt your pride, but it is the truth." Tiyries says.

Scootaloo frowns. "Dang it."

"Come on, you can do this." Tiyries says having her face the mirror.

Scootaloo still frowns before huffing. "Fine."

Tiyries smiles and hugs her with his wing. "That's my dragoness."

Lightning smiles as he plays a board game with both Typhoon and Talion. "Okay, you two. You're turn." He said watching their pieces. Typhoon moves a piece and Talion backs her up. "Checkmate." Lightning said moving one piece and knocks down their emperor piece.

"I thought we had that covered." Talion says.

Lightning smiles. "You left the far middle left side uncovered. Now, again?" He asks to which they both nod.

He chuckles as he sets up the pieces again before the door opens and they see Scootaloo walk in with another dragon and pony hybrid behind her.

"I see you found your surprise." Lightning says ruffling Talion and Typhoon's manes.

Scootaloo nods and walks over to him before looking at Tiyries. "What the heck do I say?" She hissed.

"Say nothing daughter. I did it for you so you would be happy." Lightning says.

Scootaloo keeps watching Tiyries until he nods. She groans and looks back to Lightning. "I…dang it."

Lightning smiles and gets off the bed and walks over to Scootaloo and hugs her. "You have really grown my little angel. No longer are you a little foal, but a grown mare." Lightning says.

Scootaloo stares down at him since she was a little bigger, but sighs. "I'm not strong at all." She said finally.

"You are still growing my daughter. You have all the time in the world to become strong." Lightning says.

Scootaloo closes her eyes. "I'm sorry."

"It's ok my daughter. I was hot headed too when I was your age." Lightning says.

Scootaloo sighs. "So…can I go?"

Lightning smiles. "How about a game? Old time sake."

"Sure dad." Scootaloo says smiling, feeling happier than she had in a long time.

Tiyries smiles as he walks over. "Mind if I play with her as her advisor?"

"Go ahead." Lightning says before the game began. "And with that, I call checkmate. Well done my daughter." Lightning says after forty moves.

Scootaloo blushes. "I'm not that smart."

Lightning smirks. "Did you know that the plans we came up for the Dominion were never released to the public or on paper? You came up with six months' worth of planning in just an hour. You are smart my daughter."

Tiyries was just playing around with Talion, Typhoon, and Windstorm since the game ended. "Really?" Scootaloo asks surprised.

Lightning chuckles. "Maybe I should make you tactician. They just have to get use to your blabbering when you're thinking."

"Dad, I have no training in such thing." Scootaloo says.

"That is why I will enroll you in the classes that will be starting up soon at Canterlot University. You will learn and be trained there." Lightning says.

Scootaloo sighs. "I don't think I can go even if I wanted. On paper, I'm still kindergarten."

"If the king orders it, do you think those in the university will object? Besides, you have been homeschooled for a long time." Lightning says.

"He's right. You might as well try it out." Tiyries said tickling Windstorm.

"Very well." Scootaloo says.

"Good, I'll draw up some paperwork for when you need to go, but for now, I'm sure you want to spend some time with your favorite dragon." Lightning said setting up the game again as Talion and Typhoon took their places.

"Thanks dad. I love you." Scootaloo says.

Lightning nods and hugs her. "Love you too. You'll be a great mare dragon soon enough. Just give it time and maybe you'll beat me."

Scootaloo smiles and leaves with Tiyries. "And you were worried about that." Lightning says and Twilight comes out.

Twilight sighs. "She's fully grown into her body, but her mind is still catching up. Of course I was worried. She's still a teenage mare."

"Give her time. I was just like her when I was a teenager." Lightning says noticing two ponies were with Twilight.

Twilight looks to the two ponies. "Oh yeah. Meet the therapist who will be administering the treatments." Twilight says.

Lightning stares at them. "Can I still play on this board as you do your job?" He asks them.

"Play time is over hun, time for the treatment." Twilight says.

Lightning sighs. "Okay guys. Take this into your room. Play against each other for a bit." He said packing up the pieces and board and gives it to Talion and Typhoon.

"Ok dad." They say before taking it away and Twilight picks up Windstorm and holds him.

"I'll take him to bed. He looks tired. Aren't you?" She said tickling him as he giggles and then yawns after she stopped. "Okay, bedtime for you."

"Bye Windstorm, I will see you soon." Lightning says laying out.

He coos and waves back before going to sleep on Twilight's shoulder.

"You may begin." Lightning says seeing the needles.

Twilight soon came back to see Lightning with several needles sticking out of his back. "How do you feel?" She asks walking up to him.

Lightning sighs in relief. "A bit better. That had to run some electricity through the needles for some hard muscles."

"You feeling better?" Twilight asks walking up and touching his nose to hers.

Lightning nods and licks her nose. "Yeah. Really good."

"I'm happy to hear you are better now. I just hope nopony interrupts us." Twilight says.

"Hey Twi, where's the hard shampoo you use?" Shining asks walking in and stopping at the sight of Lightning.

"Under the sink." Twilight says as the next needle was placed into Lightning's back.

Shining's coat stands on end for a moment before going down. "Um…thanks."

"This is a medicinal technique brother." Twilight says.

Shining winces as another needle was placed. "Yeah…um, I got to go." He said before running off.

"That's one way to scare off the in-laws." Lightning jokes.

Twilight giggles. "He was deathly afraid of needles since colthood."

"Oh Twilight, why was my husband running?" Cadance asks walking in.

Twilight waves her hoof at Lightning. "See for yourself."

Cadance sighs. "I was hoping he would go for the hoof massage."

Twilight shakes her head. "Too much damage."

"Huh?" Cadance asks.

"He has been overworking his magic a lot lately." Twilight says.

Cadance walks over and looks him over. "Wow. Must be a lot of damage." She said poking a particular spot before one of the therapist waved her off. "So, what's wrong with my Shining? I was about to play our favorite fun time together." She said gaining a blush.

"Needle phobia." Twilight says.

Cadance frowns. "Shoot. Guess I will use the guards. You don't mind, do you?"

"Actually, after a patrol group tried to kill some of Lightning's foals, we are very strict on them and are weeding out traitors still." Twilight says.

Cadance smirks. "Want me to gather information?"

"Actually, yes. Act oblivious to the fact Celestia and Luna stepped down voluntarily and make a few insults about me and one less so about Twilight and we will see if any traitors take the bait and try and persuade you into joining their conspiracy." Lightning says.

Cadance giggles. "Oh, that will be fun. But don't be surprised if I'm having some fun of my own, okay?"

"Just don't get carried away. If they learn you support us, they may try and kill you as well." Lightning says.

Cadance smirks. "Ever heard of a succubus?"

"Yes." Lightning says.

Cadance licks her lips. "Don't even mess with me."

"My lord, a report. Lord Zhang Liao has arrived and several documents need to be seen to." A guard says running in.

Lightning nods. "Okay, bring the papers to me and have Zhang Liao on standby for a bit."

Cadance smiles as she walks away. "I'll keep the guards busy. They love their queen of love."

"Sir, Zhang Liao requests time off as soon as he finishes getting the ships unloaded." A new guard says upon entering.

"Granted, send for a few official to help with the documents." Lightning says.

The guard nods and heads out to which Twilight smiles. "So, you want me to help with papers too?"

"Yes, make sure the officials are being truthful to me and it seems Zhang Liao is actually head over heels for Applejack." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "Let's hope they don't insult you or you will hit them in the face just because."

"I'm not that much of a hot head my queen." Lightning says.

"You knocked a noble for insulting the foals like they were freaks about all the way to the park." She reminded.

"Yes, with family, not with politics." Lightning says.

"Then there was that time they directly insulted me bring unworthy of being a queen and called me a harlot for doing so and then you punch him out of the window and into the mountain." She reminded again.

"You are my wife." Lightning says simply.

"And of course that other time when they were challenging you to a duel for kingship and you won by punching them out of the ring. Seriously, lay off the punching."

"If I don't punch them, I will have to use a sword love and then they wouldn't survive." Lightning says.

Twilight giggles. "Want another time?"

"After this, we will get back on what you want love." Lightning says.

Twilight smirks. "How about no holdbacks for that one?"

"As you wish love." Lightning says as he hears the officials approach.

Twilight sighs as the officials come in and stare at Lightning. "It's okay guys. Come on in. My wife will be helping with the paper. Now where is Madam Mycroft?" Lightning asks.

"Here." She said holding up some papers.

"How is the EUP?" Lightning asks.

Mycroft smiles. "Going well. Still, those armors we are given need to be lighten up. It's weighing us down."

"Still in the prototype stage and I have decided to elevate you in your position to replace the latest traitor we apprehended. By the way, how is your little brother Sherlock Hooves?" Lightning asks.

Mycroft sighs in relief. "He's going so well. About to start school in Ponyville too."

"Ah, so that is how he is going to cover his expenses with his experiments." Lightning says.

Mycroft sighs. "Unfortunately. Hey, you want to enroll your son, please give us a hundred bits for insurance per day." She mimics the principle. "It's good I make enough per day for that."

Lightning shakes his head. "He is brilliant, but lacks social graces and a head for expenses. If we could, I would recruit him into our ranks, but he is a free spirited pony." Lightning says.

Mycroft nods. "Good. Now then, shall we move onto another piece of business? Family matters is something private."

"Yes, pick any document and we will start with it." Lightning says.

Mycroft looks over some papers. "There is the business of shops needed more licenses for trading. Normally, this is done between the trading office and them, but the amount coming in and where it's heading, kinda makes it needed for your approval."

"Give me the details." Lightning says.

She flips through the pages. "We got shops on fabric, food, tools, magic, library with many books, blacksmith and some regular shops of trinkets and a bakery for some reason."

"Give them my approval and watch closely for any inconsistencies as I have already made it known to the nobles, I will not tolerate stealing from the country." Lightning says.

Mycroft nods. "Sure. Signature." She said placing a sheet and looks over the rest.

"The queen will sign for me and herself as I cannot do so right now." Lightning says.

Mycroft smiles. "I can see that. Now the next one is on the subject of this train that the queen here commissioned for. Strange design and features."

"That train was designed in case of war. Such a thing would be very valuable in case the Dominion invaded once more." Lightning says.

Mycroft nods. "Well, the engine and fuel train car is ready, just need the options and design for the rest of the train my queen."

"I will see to that later." Twilight says. Mycroft nods and looks back to her papers. "Also, give this to Spike and Agni." Twilight said to one of the guards. "And have the blacksmith and jewel maker with the mage come in to help make this. This is only for us right now." She said giving a scroll to the guards.

Mycroft eyes the scroll. "Something personal. It will only work with us for now." Lightning said.

"As you command. Next is…" Mycroft continues reading the documents till they came to the last one. "Now, last, but not least is the strange civilian that was reported in Manehatten."

"Clarify." Lightning says.

Mycroft looks through the papers. "He was reported to be stopping almost every reported criminal that he walked by and these guys were in the process of crimes."

"And?" Lightning asks.

"It was also reported that the shadows in the area moved, freak some ponies out when he walked by." She said.

"Describe him." Lighting says raising his head.

"About three fourths of your size. Wearing eastern clothing. Has a couple of weapons, a sword, a dagger, a bow and quiver with some arrows that the guard surprisingly let him through with. Also, he has a teenage colt walking with him, though he did look sick with something. Slow and everything. Even then, he didn't know the exchange currency so he gave a stall for food some gold that were very valuable compared to us like it was just bits." She explained.

Lightning made a move to get up, but Twilight restrains him. "I'll send some guards for him and his brother. Just stay relaxed."

Lightning grumbles a bit before laying back down.

"Okay then. That was the last one. Anything you need?" Mycroft asks.

Twilight smiles. "Can you send for Typhoon to come in?"

Mycroft nods. "Sure, I'll have the guards help out." She said starting to walk out with the rest of the ponies.

Twilight sighs as she leans back in her seat. "You still going strong Lightning?"

"Yes I am." Lightning says as Silva enters. "Ah, the great mare who thought she could stay on top. Do you need something?"

Silva blushes. "Well, for one, I need permission to handle defenses around the city."

"Granted, if you report to my room tonight." Lightning says.

Silva blushes harder. "Fine. Just…geez you are insatiable."

"Only for you mares." Lightning says.

Twilight smiles. "So, you get freedom to do whatever you want to me and what do you want Silva?"

"She swore to bare my foals as well." Lightning says.

Silva rubs her foreleg. "Um…how about just a loving night?"

"That is fine, after all, I enjoy your company." Lightning says.

Twilight sighs. "She can go first. I know you're going to go crazy on me and maybe need a hazmat crew to clean the room."

Lightning chuckles. "Twi, you have gotten better with your jokes." Lightning says.

Twilight groans. "The price of living with Rainbow."

Lightning smiles. "Yeah, thought so. Why don't you two head to the room and set things up. I still got this." He said pointing to the needles.

"Oh no. I will pull those out." Twilight says.

Lightning groans. "Go easy on them."

Twilight smirks as she pets his head. "Don't you worry. I will." Twilight says before carefully removing the needles one by one with her magic.

"Ow." Lightning groans as she and the therapists carefully removes the needles. "Ow. Owwwww…okay. Now that feels better." He moans in relief.

"And there we are." Twilight says removing the final needle. "Silva, carry him for me, ok?" Twilight asks.

Silva nods and places him on her back as they head out and down the hall. "Didn't you send for Typhoon?" Lightning asks before they see a guard and Typhoon coming. "Oh my little darkling." Lightning calls.

Typhoon looks up. "You wanted me dad? And please make it quick. Me and bro are on a final rush."

Lightning chuckles. "Yeah, walk with us." He said and both the guard and she walks with them. "Alright, so do you remember uncle Umbra?"

"You mean the drunken uncle who yells at squirrels?" Typhoon joked.

Lightning laughs. "No, I mean the one you met in Saddle Arabia. Remember him?"

"Vaguely a whisper." Typhoon says as she felt herself being picked up by magic.

Twilight smiles. "Well your favorite uncle is coming over and with a guest and new family member, possibly. So be mindful. Now another question. How's your necklace?"

Typhoon looks to it. "Um…still the same."

"Good girl." Twilight says before kissing her forehead.

Typhoon blushes. "Mom." She whines.

Lightning chuckles. "Have her come over here." He said and Twilight floats her over and he kisses her head too. "There."

"Dad." Typhoon whines again.

"There you are." Rainbow calls flying up.

Typhoon panics and tries to run in midair. "Let me go. Let me go." She said quickly.

"Bath time you." Rainbow says grabbing her.

Typhoon screams and reaches for them. "Don't make me have a bath. Don't make me have a bath!" She yells before they both turned a corner.

"That reminds me, I should bathe as well." Lightning says. Both mares grin. "Bath time." They cheered and hurried up to the room as Lightning paled. "Um…you girls will go easy, right…wait, which means you have to join me." Lightning says in a sing song voice at the end.

Twilight moves up to him. "Oh yeah, naked and everything. Maybe a little preview of what's going to happen."

"You may have to help me wash, my joints are really stiff." Lightning says.

Silva grins. "Oh, there's no problem with that. Right Twilight?"

"None whatsoever. After all, we both love him." Twilight says.

They hum and nuzzle him as he chuckles. "I am a lucky stallion. Even luckier that you are letting me do anything." He said nipping Twilight's ear.

Twilight smirk and her ear smacks his nose.

Lightning grins and bites onto her ear and doesn't let go as they enter their room. "I'm not letting go until you say the magic words." His muffled voice said.

"Please my sexy stallion." Twilight says turning on the hot water in the shower.

Lightning chuckles. "Nope, that's not it and you will get punished each time you get it wrong." He said pulling her ear and grinding it between his teeth.

"How about?" Twilight stops when she teleports out of his teeth. "Teleportation." Twilight finishes before smacking his flank.

Lightning frowns. "Come on. You must know the magic words next time because I am going to make you say it,"

"When it is play time. Right now, it is time to wash up. Now come on you silly stallion." Twilight says smiling at him.

Lightning sighs and Silva lowers him into the bath and he relaxes against the rim. "Ah, that feels nice, but it would be better to have my mares right by me."

"Just getting the cleaning supplies." Twilight says getting the shampoo.

Lightning smiles as he looks to her entering the bath too as Silva sits on the rim. "Come on Silva. The water's great." He said splashing her.

"The luffa or the sponge?" Silva asks.

Lightning shrugs. "Whichever is softer. Now get in here."

Silva scoffs. "Hold on." She said taking off her armor.

Lightning smirks. "Front row seat."

Silva flicks her purple tail into his face.

"Ow." Lightning said grabs the tail with his hoof and pulls her in with a yelp before hugging her from behind and helps her take off the rest of the armor. "You're going to pay for that my red titan." He said taking her helmet off and showing her purple mane and red coat before moving onto her chest armor. Silva blushes and glares at him. "Turn back around. You haven't earned that yet." He said making her turn her head around and takes a nip at her chipped ear. "Care to tell?"

"No." Silva says.

Lightning smirks and lifts her up with his hooves.

Silva growls a bit. "Put me down."

"You ready to get into the water?" Lightning asks.

Silva huffs. "Why do you think I have the sponge?"

"What about your underwear?" Lightning asks.

Silva clicks her tongue. "I can still wear it here."

"You want them all wet?" Lightning asks.

Silva smirks. "I'm going to get them mess up anyway since I'm wearing them for our night."

"Twi, I think Silva needs to help getting undressed." Lightning says smirking as he lowers her in the tub.

Twilight salutes. "Yes my king." She said with her tongue sticking out before tackling Silva into the other side of the tub and he watches them wrestle around.

"Should have charged tickets and popcorn. But they're my mares." He said watching the competition.

"Got them." Twilight proclaims in victory throwing them out of the tub with her magic.

Silva sits up with a glare. "Hey, I was going to put on a show with those. Being wet and everything."

"Oh but I have what I want right here." Lightning says and wraps his wings around her from behind before kissing the back of her neck.

Silva huff and shivers. "Still needs to make it up to me."

"I will my red titan." Lightning says leaning into her.

Silva sighs as she leans back into him. "Still needs something here."

Lightning smirks as he starts to mess with one of her nipples.

Silva freezes up as Twilight starts to clean him up. "Bastard." She hissed.

"Just getting you in the mood. After all, I am going to be rutting you soon." Lightning says.

Silva blushes like crazy. "Dang it Lightning."

Twilight smirks as she moves in front of them. "Come on Silva. It's going to be fun, well somewhat dull for you, but me, I'm going to make the mattress be replaced."

Lightning smirks and kisses Silva's neck. "You looking forward to me holding you tonight?" Lightning asks.

Silva sighs. "Turn us around. Twi, you can get his back."

"Alright my red titan." Lightning says moving a bit forward and then turns Silva around.

Silva sighs as he pressed her against the rim. "So, what are you going to do with me?" She asks moving her hooves onto his shoulders.

"I was thinking this." Lightning says before kissing her.

Twilight smiles as she cleans his back. "Oh Lightning." She said checking his joints.

Lightning starts pushing his tongue into her mouth as Twilight start cleaning his wings.

Silva moans and wraps her hooves around him before he lets go. "How was that?" He asks nuzzling her nose.

Silva smiles and leans back happily. "Pretty nice. Needs a bit more."

"That all you get for now." Lightning says smirking.

Silva sighs. "So how do you deal with things around us? You know, crazy things."

"Used to it, besides I can focus on your sexy flanks." Lightning says.

Silva shakes her flanks under him. "Want it now?"

"Oh no, you have to wait for the bed for that." Lightning says rubbing the top of it.

Silva raises an eyebrow. "Wow, you really want things from us, don't you?"

"Yes I want you, but I can wait." Lightning says.

Twilight hugs him from behind. "Oh, you can wait, but can you wait for our flanks to be heavily used?"

Lightning chuckles. "Just keep cleaning and you'll find out."

"Silva start working on his front." Twilight says.

Silva nods and grabs a sponge and starts working on his chest. "Yes my queen. Though, Lightning is my commander in this."

"No, I am your king." Lightning says smirking.

Silva sighs and watches him a bit. "And how would you treat me?"

"Like a queen." Lightning says.

Silva raises an eyebrow. "Really? Like the queen here?"

"You and you will both will be in the bed with me tonight." Lightning says as Twilight scrubs his mane.

Twilight leans over. "So, how about anypony else coming in?"

Lightning shrugs. "Depends on who it is. One of my other wives and they can join if they want. As for foals and the others, bye." He said waving a hoof. Silva sighs as she moves onto his neck and notices something before scrubbing harder. "Hey, easy." He said trying to hold her hoof.

Silva pulls the sponge away. "Huh, what's this?" She asks looking at the scar. "This looks so big." She said running a hoof along his neck.

"Knife wound from nethergate." Lightning says.

Twilight looks over and feels his neck. "How did I not notice this?"

Lightning shrugs. "Who knows? Now, are you done?" He asks sitting up.

"Not yet. Sliva, 1, 2, 3." Twilight says dunking him on three with Silva.

Lightning looks around until he feels some familiar tingling. "Um…girls?" He asks looking down.

Some bubbles come up before Twilight's head comes out. "Tell me something Lightning, do you like things direct or need a little build up around it?"

Lightning raises an eyebrow. "Um…direct?" He said confused.

Twilight heads down underwater again and he keeps looking around until he freezes up as he grows a bit. "Oh boy. That thing." He said as both Silva and Twilight actually licks him.

Silva giggles as she comes back up. "Hey, how do you like the way to end things?"

Lightning groans as Twilight keeps licking him. "A bit on."

Silva heads back down before he feels some hooves on his chest and gets push onto his back and groans as he looks up. "Girls, can this wait until bed?" He stops as he sees both mares around his length and licking it ever so slightly. "Girls?" He asks again as he tries to get away.

Silva sighs. "Okay, let's get him to bed." She said getting up and picks him up and Twilight comes up as well and helps dry him off.

Twilight licks her lips as she steps in front of him. "That was just a taste."

"You said I was first and how do you dry wings?" Silva asks.

Twilight sighs. "I got his wings. Get his face." She said as they switch towels.

Lightning smiles. "So you girls are going to be wet and I'm the one dry. I sense something wrong here."

Silva rolls her eyes and dries up his face. "Don't worry, we'll be ready. Twi, you done?"

Twilight smiles as she peeks around him. "Ready. Now head to bed you crazy stallion."

Lightning shakes his head as he sighs and heads out. "What have I done to get such amazing mares?"

Both Twilight and Silva smile as they dry themselves off and hear him. "You first. I'll wait." Twilight said working on her wings.

Silva nods and heads out to find Lightning on his back and staring at the ceiling. "Oh sexy stallion?"

Lightning chuckles as he looks up. "Yes?"

Silva pounces on him. "Let's have some fun."

Lightning flips them around. "Now it's a good thing I got that acupuncture." He said before kissing her.

Twilight smiles as she hears Silva's screams and loud thumping coming from the bedroom as she works on her mane and tail. "Oh Lightning. Making his enemies and wives scream like mad." She jokes and looks through the dress stand nearby and tries to choose between the bow or band. "Now which one?"

She hears Silva scream one last time before everything quiets down. "Bow it is." She said putting on the bow and heads out to find Lightning grinning like an idiot and Silva knocked out and snoring. "Okay, where's the second bed?"

Lightning sighs and picks up Silva. "I'll deal with her. Told you that connecting rooms would not be a bad idea." He said heading through another door on the side.

Twilight shakes her head and gets onto the bed and checks over herself and the bow to make sure they were in place. "At least he like this." She said to herself as he finally comes back and seals the room. "So, what now?" She asks smiling.

Lightning looks to her before sighing. "No hold backs, right?"

Twilight nods. "Yep, I'm all yours for anything."

Lightning sighs again. "Don't take it the wrong way then." He said before walking up to her and grabs her horn. "All right then, being my little plaything for the night, no bed for you for now." He said grabbing her mane and pulls her off the bed and he gets up and sits on the edge. "So, what are you going to do huh?" He asks frowning.

Twilight moans and sits up and sees him frowning at her. "Um…well, I was going to…ack!" She gags at Lightning seems to tie a cloth gag around her mouth.

"Too long." Lightning said before pushing her onto her side and looks her over. "Maybe good enough, maybe not. Now, one last chance. What are you going to do?" He asks moving the gag a bit.

Twilight looks up at him. "Um…well, I was…ah!" She screams as she was pulled by her mane and thrown a bit away.

"Too long…again." He said walking over to her. "Chances are gone. Now that you haven't even said anything remotely good, time for my set of things to do." He said lifting her up and makes her bend down a bit. "How about a little less pain for you?" He asks stepping over her and she shrinks back licking his growing length. "Good." He said placing a hoof on her head.

Twilight, sensing what he is about to do, takes a deep breath before she gets pushed down all the way as she could go. "Stupid horn." She heard him say as he grabs hold of her horn before using it as a lever and tears up before feeling some magic wrap around it. 'Protective coating.' She thought to herself.

Lightning grins as he stands up fully and Twilight could now see him grinning down at her before slamming her face down on his crotch and her muzzle touches his coat before being slammed down again and he stops and groans. "Geez, for an inexperienced mare, you sure have a nice body." He said as he filled her and Twilight groans as she feels the loads of each seed go down her throat before he pulls away and she pants and coughs a bit.

"Nope, step one, no mare should cough these out. You're lucky I'm in a good mood." He said grabbing her mane and pulls her to the bed before throwing her to the side of the bed and steps over her again. "Now let's see how good you are. Come on, don't be shy." He said as Twilight just stared at him.

Twilight moans as she reaches out with her hooves slowly before he takes her hanging legs on his waist. "Too long." He said before plunging into her too fast and she screams out loud from the intrusion. Lightning chuckles a bit as he looks down at her as she tears up even more and grabs her hindlegs and lifts them up a bit higher. "Come on, you must have taken more. What about those guards you keep talking about?" He asks leaning down.

Twilight sniffs as she tries to look at him before her head turned sharply to the side from his slap. "Hey! Did I tell you could cry?!" He yells at her.

Twilight whimpers from the pain before being slapped the other way. "Okay, punishment then." He said taking himself out of her and throws her a bit away. Twilight whimpers as she tries to get up, but then feels a weight on her back. "Not a chance now." He said placing a hoof on her head and pushes her down to the ground as he entered her and she screams again. "Dang it. You sure can break ears." She heard him said before finally panting and turns her head to the side and places on the ground and tries to look at him. "Wow, you broke that fast?" He asks letting go of her head.

Twilight pants and nods as best she could as he kept going and he hangs onto her flank. "Wish every mare I had was as good as you. They would certainly make this more fun." Lightning said pulling her tail and makes her scream in pleasure before he groans and she can feel her belly start to grow. "Now how do you feel?"

Twilight blabs incoherently as he pulls out of her and she falls down on her own. "Come on, get up that was only round one." He orders and she tries to and looks to him with a lot of drool on her face.

Lightning shakes his head. "At least I can use that. Now a little clean and then everywhere, shall we my horny mare?"

Twilight nods dumbly before crawling toward him and trying to lick him clean as he chuckles and pets her head. "Good mare."

"Ohh, I feel like a train hit me." Twilight groans sitting up in bed noticing a wing was around her and rubbing her head.

Lightning chuckles as he pushes her down onto the bed again. "You just went through at least five rounds. Congratulations, Rainbow went almost four before passing out last time." He said sitting up and looks around the room. "Maybe we should have a hazmat crew on standby."

Twilight giggles. "Yeah." She said licking her stained lips. "Did we really go to sleep like this?"

Lightning smirks. "Well, you did. You wanted an all out night so I had to treat you a little roughly. Sorry about that."

"How many times did you come into me?" Twilight asks rubbing her stomach.

Lightning smirks. "Oh, at least ten times before you passed out and I seemed to be a sort of run on that so eleven and when you woke up again, twenty."

Twilight goes wide eyed and looks to her swollen stomach. "Wow, this doesn't equal your account."

Lightning chuckles. "Half of it was painted on you."

"To the bath you." Twilight says starting to clean the room with a spell.

Lightning smiles. "Sure. Just so you know, you kinda became drunk. Just saying." He said getting up and heading to the bathroom.

Twilight looks confused and looks around, but doesn't see any drinks. "What did I…oh." She said finally realizing it. "Dang it Luna and Shadow."

"You called?" Luna and Shadow asks at the same time opening the door and coming from the shadow.

"Have fun watching from my dreams?" Twilight asks.

Luna grins. "Who said it was a dream? Look around."

Shadow smiles. "Aw, my little Twily is growing up. Soon she would be bringing the guards into one room with her."

Twilight frowns. "I would never do that."

Shadow points to Luna. "She did."

"Only the mares." Luna clarifies.

Shadow grins. "You clearly don't know what I made you do back then."

Luna glares at her. "If a foal was born back then…"

"Oh relax." Shadow said waving a hoof in her face. "You didn't get pregnant from that ridiculous orgy you place out in the nearby town with all your guards and citizens. Seriously, that's the most fun I had next to Lightning himself." She said smiling.

"Speak of pregnancy, odds Twilight gets pregnant from this one?" Luna ask.

Shadow chuckles and points to Twilight. "Judging from that stomach, if she didn't get pregnant than she has a problem."

"Oh, so in your opinion, will it be a colt or a filly?" Luna asks.

Shadow hums. "I say, a little colt. Want to bet?"

Luna grins. "Then I'll say filly."

"I can hear you girls." Twilight calls.

Luna smiles. "Well, you want me to help clean things up. Shadow has to talk to Lightning." She said as Shadow goes through the bathroom door and a girly scream was heard. "Wonder if that was Shadow?" She wondered.

"Silva, be calm. Shadow won't do anything to you." Lightning says holding her while he pets her in the tub.

Shadow giggles as she floats over. "Oh boy. You look like you went a round with a train." She said floating around him.

"I won't lie. Twilight is a beast when turned on enough." Lightning says rubbing his jaw a bit.

Shadow smirks. "That's alicorn life for you. Now then, I hear somepony's favorite uncle is coming over."

"I have been informed already. A little slow on sensing him now, aren't you?" Lightning asks kissing Silva's forehead as she calms down.

Shadow leans down close to his ear and makes sure her head is pointed away from Silva. "She will become more reactive as he gets closer." She said before smiling and keeps floating around them and looks Silva over. "You need to work on those foal feeders."

"Silva is not a foal feeder." Lightning says as Silva leans into him.

Shadow smirks. "Just wait. Now then, I shall introduce the new method of payment."

'After Twilight and Silva go about their duties. I have a few hours to spare after sunrise and the sun hasn't rose yet.' Lightning sends her telepathically through their link.

Shadow giggles and floats closer to Silva. "Treat him well. He's a good stallion." She said booping Silva's nose.

Silva huffs. "I know that. Now I'm done. I better go." She said getting up and getting out of the tub. "Have fun you crazy spirit." She said heading out with a towel.

Lightning stops her with his magic before she could leave. "Nuh uh, I'm going to dry you off." Lightning says.

Silva sighs as he walks up to her and takes her towel before drying her off. "Just be happy. It's only for a bit of talking and maybe an hour. She's sometimes needy." He whispered into her ear before drying off her mane and slaps her flank and pushes her out. "Alright, get back to your duties my sexy red titan."

'He felt me up the entire time.' Silva thinks blushing.

Silva blushes as she heads out and closes the door behind her and Lightning turns to Shadow with a frown. "So what type of bedding do you want?" He asks heading back into the tube and Shadow moves up beside him and snuggles into his side.

Shadow smiles. "None, just wanted to talk. You really can make me shiver just by talking."

"And I know when you are lying…you are starting to reproduce, aren't you? That is what you wanted from me all along." Lightning says.

Shadow smirks and moves up and starts licking his neck. "Geez, you can really kill the mood, but not right now. I wanted to talk privately and that was the only way to make you kick her out."

"I didn't, this is part of her routine. Check the time, it is 5:47." Lightning says.

Shadow giggles and keeps licking until she was straddling his lap. "That's good news. Now then, we need to talk about what might happen." She said feeling his chest and moving her hoof down.

"I see you still prefer a dark version of Rainbow." Lightning says.

Shadow smiles. "It's the only one you asked me to do. No one else. I kinda want to try a different form. Have a suggestion?"

"No, because I have complete control over you when you are like this." Lightning says before kissing a special part on her neck.

Shadow yelps and hangs onto him. "Dang it Lightning. We still need to talk busines…oh boy." She said guiding him.

"It has been a while since you came for your payment. I have been starting to think you didn't want another." Lightning whispers into her ear.

Shadow sighs and leans her head onto his shoulder. "It's just…I was confused. I didn't know if it was true or not. But please, talk business or I have to go and deal with something else."

"Shadow, what is it? You can tell me. After all, we are linked." Lightning says holding her close.

Shadow sighs and looks at him before placing a hoof on his head and she sees his eye change. "Make…oh." She said feeling another hoof on her back and another hug behind her. "Good. Now then. First, I have to deal with a mistake I gave to your student. Almost made her broken to never return." She said placing her forehead on his.

Lightning hums as he sees the clone pets her head. "I'm sure she has forgiven you. It couldn't have been that bad."

Shadow opens her eyes. "I sent her accidentally into a world where Equestria was taken over by another race that treated females of any kind, even female ducks, as lower than animals themselves. The her in that universe was broken, lost her horn to never grow back, wings plucked and being treated as a sex slave to a crazy grown up Spike. I almost lost her."

"But you didn't." Lightning says now rocking her.

Shadow sighs. "Yeah, at least me and the others locked it up and others like it to rot from the inside. It was doomed anyway. Kinda like a fad. Still, I don't know if she is still forgiving of me. Like I said, I almost lost her and she knows it."

Lightning shakes his head. "No, she has forgiven you, because she's your friend and you are hers. You are also family now." He said as another clone comes up besides them and gives Shadow's wings a massage.

"That is right." Twilight says walking in.

Lightning immediately makes the clones disappear as he spins Shadow in his lap and hugs her. "Hey love. Need a bath and maybe empty yourself?" He asks seeing the wobbling stomach.

Twilight rolls her eyes. "Where else? Unless she wants to bathe in it." She said.

"I don't need to bath and again, I am s…" Shadow was stopped by Twilight's hoof on her mouth.

"That's enough. I forgive you. It was an honest mistake as you didn't know what was in there until I got sent in. But you got me out and saved me. Locked up the universe and made sure the others are too. Now then, enjoy him. Just keep it quiet since Rainbow doesn't know still about you two." She said walking over to a separate area blocked by a stone wall. "By the way, saw those clones. Better than my magical ones."

Lightning chuckles as the clones reappear and they work on Shadow again. "And that's why she's my wife. Now see, you can stop with the moodiness. It's time for the news." Lightning says rocking her once more.

Shadow sighs. "Okay, the spirits are moving along as your war draws closer. The word around is that some of the spirits will help, but it isn't known on whose side."

"Simple, everypony." They heard Twilight. "Spirits don't take sides."

"I don't like that. Those that will help are usually guardian spirits and that mean our invitations will be even more difficult." Lightning says.

Shadow smiles. "I got the papers for you guys. Just need to dress up." She said coolly as another clone appears and goes to work on her other wing. "Oh, that's nice. Any case, the war on the spirit front is coming in. I would think that mortals who became spirits would help."

Lightning stops her. "Shadow, you and I both know they will never help as they have long since swore not to after their tribes or kingdoms turned to dust." Lightning says and the clones disappear.

Shadow whines at their disappearance. "Well, the more recent ones won't follow that rule. We got more spirits coming in as sacrifice or major magical use that the Dominion is doing for preparing for war."

"Shadow, please take no more risks. I don't want you to put yourself in anymore danger." Lightning says.

Shadow seems to gain a blush somehow. "Really, you care about me that much?"

"Yes. I have grown to care for you." Lightning says.

Shadow sighs as she lays down on his chest. "Thank you."

"Where's that mare?!" Luna asks poking her head in. "It's been too long."

Twilight sighs in relief as she comes out as her stomach was smaller. "Here. About to take a shower. Want to join?"

Luna giggles and trots up to her and pulls her to the shower. "Come on." She said pulling the glass door closed.

"Now tell me Shadow. What is the other reason you haven't come to me." Lightning says.

Shadow sighs. "Busy mostly. Working with Twilight and sending her to these places is sometimes exhausting. I'm not able to get to you for long since I need a body and Twilight was in school the whole time. You never came over."

"I never had the chance." Lightning says.

"At least we will have plenty of time to work together when you become a spirit." Shadow says and Lightning stops.

"Shadow…I'm sorry, but that will never happen. I lack the ability to become a spirit upon my death." Lightning says.

Shadow looks worried to him. "But…maybe me and the others can…"

"If there was a way, the lightning king would have found it as he likes his halls filled with spirits of those who served as his warrior in life." Lightning says petting her.

Shadow whines and nuzzles his neck. "Please don't leave." She whispered.

Lightning sighs and rubs her back. "Then let's enjoy the best of it. Her studies are done at the college and I'm staying with her now. She's my wife and just maybe…" He stops as he looks to her. "Just maybe for a bit."

"I love you mortals so much. Just when we start to care and like you. You crumble into dust." Shadow says lightly hitting his chest, tears in her eyes.

Lightning sighs as he nuzzles her head and then just rubs her back. "It's okay, just let it all out."

Shadow cried for many hours into Lightning's chest. Luna and Twilight leaving without another word.

Shadow sniffs as she looks up at him. "I need something. Please, just…" She suddenly reaches up and touches his head with her hoof and pumps some shadow magic into him as his eye turns black again. "Just call them. Because I know they are also you, but they help."

"Let us spend some time together alone." Lightning says lifting her up and walks into the bedroom.

Shadow sniffs as she tries to wipes her tears away. "Can you at least get some? It makes me…feel…at peace for the first few times in my spirit life."

"Very well." Lightning says.

Shadow sighs as he places her onto the bed as he crawls into it as well and he grabs and hugs her again as they lay down. Shadow sighs as she hugs his side before feeling a hoof between her wings and she looks to see another smiling Lightning and smiles back as he hugs her too and the real Lightning turns a bit and they both surround her with a hug on both sides.

"Thank you guys. I really want to enjoy your life with mine." She said snuggling into them as another Lightning stands above her before laying on top of her and wrapping his wing around them like a blanket as he hugs her neck and lays his head on her shoulder. "Thank you."

Lightning chuckles. "I know. Just enjoy it and I will make this part of life the best for you." He said nuzzling her. "Shadow, you were once a mortal like I am now. What were you like?"

Shadow smirks. "Does it matter?"

Lightning smiles and kisses her cheek. "Think of it as my curiosity and wanting to know you better."

Shadow sighs. "Okay, in my mortal life I was a prostitute and hidden assassin, mostly prostitute. Why do you think I like it when there's more of you?"

"Continue on, Lady Shao Jun." Lightning says catching her completely off guard.

Shadow looks carefully at him. "How…?"

"I have my ways. I also have a drawing of you when you lived." Lightning says summoning the drawing which was of a pegasus that looked a lot like Rainbow and Daring in body structure wearing a kimono.

Shadow stares at the picture before taking it and sits up a bit as the clones let her up. "My old life. Really fun until that war. I just…I just wanted to protect the town. So I did one last job for a going away party to the afterlife and then went to the shrine and then took the spirit's place. He wanted to end his job because he was done and he wanted me to start what he put in place."

"But you were killed at the shrine when they went there to burn down the shrine and instead of becoming a water spirit." Lightning stops.

Shadow growls as Lightning and clones back away a little. "They…destroyed our way of life. I just wanted to give my last respect and the water spirit gave me blessing to pass on only for them to come in and the shadow spirit came rushing in and took me over before using me and then left the job just like that. I was supposed to follow my family, but that bastard."

Lightning quickly grabs her and hugs her and pets her mane. "It's okay. Those days have passed."

"You are right. I also hunted down each one of them and made them pay and eventually killed the nameless shadow spirit myself." Shadow says leaning into him. "Oh Lightning, if only we had met in life. How things might have been different."

Lightning chuckles as the clones move up again and hugs her too. "Well, I would have married you, gave you a family. And then kill every bastard that harms us or intends to. All you have to do is relax."

Shadow's tears swelled again. "Now I remember who you reminded me of from so long ago." Shadow says.

Lightning licks her tears. "And who's that?"

"Yang Shan. He was a dear friend to me as a foal. It was only after centuries after I went mad that I got enough self-awareness to search. After searching for a long time, I eventually learned he eventually crushed all others and became emperor of the far east beyond the continent you grew up on. I also learnt that he waited all his life for me to come see him one last time like we promised as foals." Shadow says.

Lightning keeps licking her tears. "It's okay. Who knows, by the end of it, you may have a family." He said petting her mane.

"I know. You showing me this has reminded me of who I was once is all." Shadow says.

Lightning smiles. "Good. Now then, relax and enjoy your time with me. After all, you want a family. Let's start off with some simple things because you never had the chance and I'm going to treat you to them." He said before reaching around her and starting to tickle her.

Shadow smiles. "So do you know what I also was famed for in my time as mortal?" Shadow asks smiling.

Lightning smirks. "Care to enlighten me?"

"I had the ability to predict the future in song. Yang, I never got to foretell his future." Shadow says holding him.

Lightning smiles. "Really. Well I got a strange family remember? They all have their own ways of dealing with things. Especially Pinkie, she certainly can predict stuff."

Shadow smiled when a song ran through her head. 'Awaken from a dream, hills and rivers are as of old on the ancient battlefield, how many ages have past? This road has no end; passions cannot be revoked looking back, our life's ambitions were not fulfilled drinking wine amid plum blossoms, let us make ourselves clear among the heroes of the world, who is a worthy match? With raging inferno on swift boats, you must turn back magnificent were the southland's sons, not vanished, but no longer exists spirits of departed heroes will live forever, not gone, but no longer here. They abide in the mortal world enjoying eternity with heaven and earth.'

"Shadow?" Lightning asks.

Shadow shakes her head. "Sorry. Just thinking. Now then. How about you spend the next few days with and maybe I'll let you use these guys on me." She said nuzzling the clones.

"Nuh uh. They may touch and rub you, but only I get to do that to you." Lightning says smirking at her.

Shadow smiles and nuzzles him. "Oh such a sweet pie. But I will be hungry for more and I doubt you alone can fix it up alone. The clones are you, aren't they?"

"Oh, I take that as a challenge." Lightning says.

Shadow nods and flicks her tail under his chin. "Oh yes. Let's see who last the longest and whoever wins can use the other until they themselves pass out."

"Ok, tomorrow night." Lightning says.

Shadow giggles. "By the way, if you win, you must use the clones on me." She said booping his nose with her hoof.

"Nope, if I win, no clones." Lightning says booping her right back.

Shadow frowns. "Aw, I want some."

"You got to out last me then." Lightning says.

Shadow smirks. "Watch me."

"See you then, because today, the warp gate is opening and guess who is coming for a visit." Lightning says.

Shadow smiles. "Kyou."

"Yep and she is most likely going to want a night alone with me after spending nearly seven months away." Lightning says.

Shadow nods. "I can get that."

"And little Saber's birthday is coming up soon." Lightning says.

Shadow giggles. "Should I bring a present?"

"I think you should just play with him." Lightning says.

"Oh, I says let him ride around on me as I run around." Shadow says.

Lightning chuckles. "That sounds good. Now then, I believe you are warranted for a massage."

"I haven't had one of those in centuries." Shadow says laying down.

Lightning smiles. "I know. Tell me, how long since you ever had one, officially?"

"Now I got a stallion doing it." Shadow says feeling his hooves on her back.

Lightning nods. "Yeah, you do. But still, how long has it been for you? Even a spirit goes to the spa once in a while."

"No, I haven't. It has been around eight centuries or more I think." Shadow says.

Lightning sighs. "Well, now you are getting your first official one and you will feel better soon."

"I already do." Shadow says.

Lightning pets her mane a little before going back to massaging her back. "You really deserve this even after all the things you done."

"Well you could rut me here." Shadow suggests.

Lightning grins. "That would destroy the competition and make you lose since you are already ready by the start of it."

Shadow says nothing and just shakes her flank.

Lightning chuckles. "Nope, not happening. Even these guys are no fazed." He said as the clones works on her wings.

"Aww." Shadow whines.

Lightning smiles. "Come on. Just wait and it will be better. It's the experience before the final act that makes you feel better." Lightning says before yanking her tail playfully.

Shadow yelps. "Okay, I want you here now."

"Nuh uh." Lightning says going back to massaging her.

Shadow sighs. "You tease."

"I know." Lightning says smiling at her.