Relief, Ember is back.

Curiosity, he seems… happier than when he left. What did he do while on Earth?

Wonder, if something got him in a better mood… What the hell happened?

Resolute, I will get to the bottom of this… If he really is in a better mood.

“Hey Chrysi, hey Spark.” I said when I got to living room. I plop myself down onto the couch. I can still feel the smile plastered on my face.

“‘Sup Ember.” Chrysi said. She may be watching too much t.v…

“Hello Ember, how was your time on Earth?” Spark asked.

“It was just fine Spark. Managed to get a good fuck.” Spark reared her head back in surprise. “What?”

“That was… the last thing I expected to hear as an answer.”

“Oh, well, too bad I guess.” I shrug. *I’m too happy to care at the moment anyway.*

“Well… you do seem to be more… content.”

“Yeah...” I nodded. “I really needed that.”

“Jesus Christ Stacy…”

“What’s up Honey Bunch?”

“Work today was murder…”

“Why?”

“There was this one guy who went to town on my ass. Fuck I’m so sore...”

“...”

“... WHAT!?”

I just remembered there was something I needed to get today, and who I needed to give that thing I got to. And I still got to talk to Amy and get her home. If she still wants to that is.

*Meh, might as well do that now.* I get up from my couch. “I’ll be back.”

“Alright.” Spark said.

“See ya later.” Chrysi responded. I roll my eyes and call for my dogs to follow me. It’s been awhile since they had a nice walk. A shrill whistle and two pats of the lap later. Me and my dogs were heading to Rarity’s.

Some of the ponies are still wary of my dogs. Who wouldn’t be? If you saw an alien with pets as big as yourself, wouldn’t you be a little intimidated?

Anyway, a few actually came up to me and asked about them. And after being told that they’re pets, a lot of them started getting all lovey-dovey with my pooches.

And my dogs were loving the fuck out of the ponies. A lot of belly rubs and play fights were had at the time. I was thankful to whatever deity watching that my dogs knew how to play fight without hurting the ponies. Some of the kids even rode them around like people on horses.

If only they understood the hilarity behind it. I wonder what people would call a pony from here riding a horse from Earth… Horse-ception maybe?

Anyway, I called my dogs to me, bid the ponies a good day, continue on my way to Rarity’s.

Too bad some of the ponies were a little intrigued to see my dogs follow me like the good little pups they are. They won’t get much more than a blank stare from them…

I wonder… Since the animals here have higher intellect than the ones on Earth. And magic has gone as far as give me a new pair of wings when I lost my previous pair… Could my dogs very well become as intelligent as me?

Hmm… I actually have to look into this… Later. Now, I have to go pick up a few designs from Rarity.

I enter the boutique.

“Welcome to- Oh! Hello Ember!” Rarity greeted from around the doorway leading to the kitchen.

“Hey Rarity.”

“You’re here for the designs, I presume?” She asked as she walked up to me. Her brow raised with a smile.

“You presumed correctly.” I nod with my own grin. “So you have them done?”

“Of course I do! Allow me to go fetch them.” Rarity nodded and walked back to the room she came from. And came back with a piece of parchment, most likely a scroll since there is no other form of paper. And it also explains why it’s rolled up like one.

“Here you are darling. I hope it’s what you had in mind.” She levitates the scroll over to me and I grab it. When I unroll it my eyebrows shoot up.

It’s just what I had in mind.

The sword, jesus christ it’s as tall as my hip, the tip splits perfectly for tripping enemies. The hilt and guard are nicely simple with pointed ends and curvy spires along the length. The blade itself was beautiful. The swirls and twists running along the blade gave an elegant look to the weapon.

The other weapon, the war hammer, was nice and simple. No doubt a little troubling for the unicorn. It’s head looks to be about as big as my head, except maybe longer. The shaft had nothing remarkable on it. Except it ended in a sharp spike.

“Holy crap Rarity… It’s just what I imagined… Thank you.” I gawk.

“I’m just happy to be of assistance darling.” Rarity smiled brightly.

“... You sure you don’t want me to pay you or something? This is way too good to be free.” I said. It’s true though, I know she does this kind of thing when brainstorming dress designs. But she could very well become an artist if she wanted to.

“You flatter me Ember.” She said with a blush. “But I still insist you take it free of charge.” She waved a hoof dismissively.

“Alright, thanks again Rarity.”

“Anytime Ember. Tata!” We waved to each other as I walked out the dress store.

“See ya.” I look back to the scroll. “Now to get this to the blacksmith.” I mutter.

“Hey Smith.”

“Ember! How’re ya doin’?”

“Just fine.” As I turned the corner of his shop with my dogs his eyes went wide.

“Those you’re pets or somethin’?” I nod.

“Yes.”

“Neat. I’ve been hearin’ about them. They nice like the ponies say?”

“Yep, they loved the attention they were getting.”

“That’s good to hear. So. You got the designs?”

“Yup, here ya go.” I hand the pony the designs. He unfurls the scroll and looks it over.

“Hmm… Yeah, I can work with this. I’ll have them done in about a week and a couple days.” He said.

“Cool, so how do I pay you?”

“You pay half of it up front, and the other half when I have it done.”

“Alright, how much then?”

“Uuuuh… Ten bits. I usually don’t get these kinds of requests.”

“Alright.” I snap my fingers and ten bits appear in my hand. I hand him the bits and we part ways.

*Now, Amy.*

I figured they’d be at Rarity’s at some point… Did I miss them or something?

“Hey, you girls here!?” I call out. Keeping mind that those girls might be doing… girl shit.

“Wah!” I heard Rarity shout. “Oho! Uhm. Yes! We are still here Ember. Please, come in.” With a snicker and open the door and duck inside. I look to my left and spot the girls.

Amy is looking fine in her new clothes.

She has on a nice red v-neck t-shirt and blue pants that hug her form in all the right places. And it looks like she’s wearing a bra… Damit.

“Can you stop staring?” Oh, right, I’m still there with them.

“Sorry. You just look really nice in those clothes.” At my compliment she looked away bashfully.

“... Thanks.” Huh, I think she’s into me. Yup, Twi and Rarity’s faces confirm that.

“Alright then… You ready to go?” I said, getting to the topic we had before.

“Yes! Let’s go! I don’t want to wait anymore!” She jumped up excitedly.

“Alright, let’s walk to my house then. I’ll explain everything on the way.” She nodded with a reserved grin and walked with me out the store.

“Wow… The war really did happen already?” She asked.

“Yeah, and I was a part of it.” She gave me a confused look.

“What?” I just stared at Amy, letting her piece it together. “Oh! Oh...” Thankfully it didn't take her long. “Jeez… I didn’t think… I didn’t know. I’m sorry.” I wave it off.

“Bah, don’t worry about it. I’m past all that crap. I had… time to recuperate. Speaking of, how long have you been here again?”

“About a year. Why?”

“It’s ‘cause it’s been five years on Earth since you’ve been gone.” When I told her this, she nearly fainted. She probably would’ve if I didn’t catch her.

“P-please tell me you’re joking… You’re joking right? Hahaha! Really funny.” She said exasperatedly. Poor girl, she must have fami-

Oh god. She does Family back on Earth.

“No, I’m not joking. Let’s take you home. Where do you live?” I asked with a sudden bout of resolve.

“Texas... El Paso...” By this time we’ve arrived at my house. I immediately walk in, grab the scroll, walk back outside where I left Amy, and put my hand on her shoulder.

“Let’s go home.” I say right before I poor magic into the thing. The spell taking effect over us instantly.

Shock, Ember just left to go to Earth again.

Worry, there was a woman with him. How did she get here? Is that what women look like?

Neutral, how ever she got here. She must have wanted to return home. From what I have seen it confirms this. I hope nothing terrible happens.

Exasperation, I worry too much about my creator…

“Hey Spark, you know what Ember’s up to?” Chrysanthemum addressed me.

“Nothing for sure. But I highly suspect that woman he was with wanted to return to her home planet.”

“How could you guess something like that?” The changeling tilted her head up at me.

“I am an artificially intelligent android with processes much faster than the average human. And pony, in this situation. I can make thousands of calculated guesses within seconds. A large percent of them guessed Ember is taking that woman back to Earth because she wanted to go back.”

“... That’s oddly specific...” Chrysanthemum said with a dry tone.

“Yes, yes it is.” I answer. “But consider this, my systems currently operate with magically generated electricity. Don’t you think a little magic is involved when calculating?” She looks up thoughtfully. She took exactly two minutes to think before looking back at me.

“I have no idea about what you just said.” She responded.

Exasperation, if only she could understand… But it is understandable in this case. I am the only one of my kind to exist on this planet. Of course only Ember could only understand my inner workings.

“Whelp, here we are Amy, home sweet home.” I said with a smile. Amy just barely recovers from her latest teleport and looks around.

“W-we’re here… I’m. I’m finally home...” Amy turned to face me, the beginnings of tears welling up under her eyes. “Thank you!” She leaped for me and grabbed me. Hugging the crap outa me. “Thank you.” She whispered.

“Don’t mention it Amy. How about we get you back to your family?” I asked.

“Yes!” She exploded. Cause a few people to turn our way.

*Wait, no. FUCK. Did anyone see us teleport here!? Fuck me!* I look around, and it seems like no one did. But, how? Me and Amy appeared right in the middle of a fucking park. How could they not see a guy and some girl appear out of nowhere with a bright flash?

Whatever, as long as nothing happens in that area, we’re good.

“Alright then. Where’s the nearest police station then? You’re gonna have to show me around.”

“No problem!” She cheered right before she grabbed my arm and practically dragged me off in some direction.

“Hold the fuck on.” I regain my footing and wrench my arm from Amy’s death grip. “Better. I don’t like getting dragged anywhere.” Amy looked down in shame.

“Sorry...”

“Don’t worry about it. Let’s get going.” She nodded and started leading me through this unfamiliar city.

She eventually came to a stop in front of a large beige building. ‘El Paso Police Headquarters’ in nice grey lettering sat on a short piece of wall. The building itself looks like what I imagine a headquarters in the desert to look like.

“So… what happens now?” Amy asked me. Anxiety dripping from her words.

“We go in and let the law handle it from here on out.” Came my answer.

“Really?”

“Yeah, there really isn’t much too it. But don’t mention much about me, not even my name, just say you meet me after whatever story you make up for your disappearance.”

“Ok… Wait. I can't say what really happened?” I shrug.

“You could, but who, besides your family, will believe you?” At that realization dawned on her.

“Oh...” She went silent and we both fell into this awkward silence.

“Well, goodbye.” I decided to say. I wave and turn to walk away.

“Wait!” I turn back around just in time for Amy to run up and hugged me. “Thank you...” She whispered. She let go of me when I felt it getting wet where her face was. She was crying… God damnit.

“Anytime. Amy. I guess I’ll see ya around sometime.”

“What? How?” She eyed me quizzically.

“Oh, you’ll know.” I wink before teleporting home.

Well, that was a trip. If only I knew she had family on Earth at first.

… Whatever. Amy got to go home. I get to feel like a hero. Everybody wins.