Today was your final day in White Leaf, your mother wanted to show you something very dear to her. Of course you followed her wishes, but as you followed her, she didn't say a word and continued on the rather shaded trail down a path of teeming trees as the tree tops cover any sunlight until you reached the very end of the trail.

Entering the sunny area of the end of the trail made you gasp, it was a large meadow with many plants of several varieties. Your mind came up with one thing for this meadow, that was well maintained everything in meadow beautifully grew with the suns's powerful rays giving the several plants energy.

"My god, what's all this? Where are we? A private garden?" You questioned as your mother shook her head and pointed towards a tombstone just near the center, on it were the word inscribed.

Rest In Peace
Liam Rhys Hart
A great husband, and amazing father.
You gotta love livin', baby, 'cause dyin' is a pain in the ass.
Basically, I'm for anything that gets you through the night - be it prayer, tranquilizers or a bottle of Jack Daniels.

You let out a chuckle as those were quotes from your favorite song writer and singer, Ol' Blue Eyes.

"Dad like Ol' Blue Eyes? Those quotes were from him." Your mother smiles and nods.

"A very big fan, he was always listening to his music when he was working. He tried to persuade me to listen too, and I did given and since then loved listening to his music when I missed your father." You looked to the right of your father's tombstone to see your own, vines had grown over it a bit as you used your magic to clear them up a bit.

Here lies, Aiden Rhys Hart
His life though cut short impacted everyone in White Leaf, we miss you the child to bring us inner peace from our troubled times.

You'd never think for a second you'd be staring at your own tombstone, but there it was clear as day. Your own tombstone it was smaller then your father's but that was probably due to the fact that you were a baby when you were supposedly dead.

"To know my son isn't gone, it's the best thing anyone could ever hope for. I'm just glad you aren't hurt and no longer lost." You smiled and looked near your father's grave to see a well placed chair, it seemed as if it was made of tree bark and spider silk. It actually looked comfortable and soft even if it was made of spider silk.

"I made that chair from the resources in this meadow, your father was special to me and I always tell him what happens to me. It's a daily occurrence." She mentions with a soft laugh as you sat on it the soft and almost sinking feeling of the chair felt great.

"I'll leave you to speak to your father alone, you have plenty to catch up on." You smiled and looked at your father's grave patting it a bit as you began talking almost if he was there.

You began packing up your things as your trip to White Leaf had ended, you were going home today and eventually finish up the rest of your studies in Canterlot. You walked over to your dresser and took both your hats, looking at the clean new one from Riley and the one your unicorn mother gave you. Taking your unicorn mother's hat, you placed it on and smiled as you placed the one Riley gave you in your bag.

You looked at the crown, and tossed it up a bit before placing it on your pristine pillow and laid on it. Taking the bag you slung it over your shoulder and began walking to your ride home.

Canterlot...

"My first time going into a mare house, and meeting her family…how exactly did I manage to get a girlfriend again?" Dago asks with a smile.

Salvatore purrs as Celestia helped prepare him to meet his marefriend. "Oh right Salvatore."

"Oh don't worry, you'll do fine." Celestia mentions with a smile

"What exactly do I do when I arrive? It's really exciting and kind of scary." He mentions with a sigh.

"Try to be as respectful as possible, it's her home so try not to explore the house without her knowing." She mentions with a smile.

"Got it also is it still too soon to tell her about this?" Dago points at his crown, looking down in somewhat disappointment.

"Leave it in your room, it's best she doesn't know until you can fully trust her. Or more like I can fully trust her." She says with a slight glare. He looks at her with a raise eyebrow and smiled.

"You said she was adorable." Dago complained

"It doesn't mean I trust her, you're my baby boy. I won't let any random mare fall for my boy."

"Mom!" Dago looks away with a blush. "I might be new on this love thing, but I'm not dumb I think I can handle it." He takes his crown off and places it on a glass cased desk. "But maybe you're right, it's still pretty soon to talk about it, wish me luck. She nods and hugs him as Dago leaves.

A short walk was all it took as Dago left the castle and walked towards Sonata's home.

"Okay here it comes." Dago sighs and knocks on the door getting himself ready and tensed up.

"I'm so glad you're here, my sisters wanna meet you since you're new to me and all." Sonata mentions with a smile. He chuckles a bit nervously and nods.

"I can just imagine, I just hope I don't give them any bad impression." He says with a smile.

"Uh well Adagio was nice enough to give you a chance but my other sister didn't think it was a good idea. She told me to dump you, but Adagio told me not to and wanted to meet you."

"Well I'll have to thank her for giving me a chance then, it's upsetting that your other sister doesn't like me, must have given her the wrong impression."

"She just doesn't like me having a nice time and always demands I do what she wants." Sonata mentions with a sigh.

"Okay that doesn't sounds very nice. If I were you, I'd tell her off and demanded to be treated with respect, I mean who does she think she is? Your master?"

"No but I am the pony who lets her out of the house when she wants to, apparently seeing you was a mistake." Aria informs glaring as she approached the two, scaring Dago before he looks at her with fear.

"Oh hi y-you were the pony from the other day Aria right? n-nice to meet you." Dago extends his hand towards her.

"Just get in here, you're mostly likely not worth our time." Aria informs her arms crossed.

"Um okay, if that's what you want." Dago approaches her trying give her a hug thinking that is what she meant. "Nice to meet you miss Aria."

"What are you doing you idiot." She shouts shoving him off.

"But you said…"

"Aria be nice with our guest." Adagio informs entering the room. "Excuse her, she's a grumpy old mare." Adagio say with a smile.

"So you're the nice stallion who caught Sonata's eye, eh?" She asks

"Uh yes miss." He replies.

"Oh god you're actually thinking of letting this Canterlot crony actual date Sonata, she could do a lot better. Or at least a step above this guy." Aria mentions face palming.

"Uh crony?"

"Ignore her, she only thinks that because you live here you're some kind of royal or snobby noble who wants Sonata only for her looks."

"Yeah…royal that sounds crazy right?" He clear his throat and looks at Aria. "And for your information I'm not dating Sonata for her looks. She's gorgeous true, but I like her. Because of how she is. Not because of how she looks."

"Sonata has nothing, but looks. She isn't the brightest pony and pretty much an idiot." Aria states.

"Aww come on, don't you think that's a bit harsh."

"No it's not, it's perfect for her."

"And yet she beat you in finding a colt friend before you" Adagio smirks at her.

"So what? I don't need a coltfriend they're just whiny brats who complain if you don't give them love."

"So far the only one whining here is you." Dago mentions making Adagio and Sonata giggle.

"He got you there Aria." Adagio states.

"Whatever, I say he doesn't date Sonata. He'll just end up breaking her heart like any other Canterlot bozo."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me! Canterlot bozo."

"You know what Aria? You're just not worth it. So, Sonata told me you three are travelers tell me. How is living a life of adventures ?"

"Oh it has its ups and downs, but you never run out of surprise." Adagio mentions with a giggle.

"Ya know what Adagio if you wanna let Sonata go with him that's fine, I'm gonna go out and actually do something I'll see your girls later, hopefully when I come back I don't see him."

"Love you too sweetheart!" Dago tells her as Aria walks away.

"So all 3 of you are singers? That's so cool, do you play any instruments?"

"Unfortunately no, though that hasn't stop Sonata and Aria from trying. I focus mostly on singing. But I'm sure they'll get there one day, and don't take what Aria says to heart. She's a sweet mare once she gets to know you." Adagio mentions that makes Dago smile and nod.

"I'll keep that in mind, and maybe we can get along…so you three are singers, do you think one day I might hear some of your songs?"

"If you walk by the market on Saturdays you'll hear us singing from time to time." She informs

"I will keep it in mind…maybe I even try to convince the princess to stop by and hear you sing personally."

"I'm going to stop you there, me and Aria don't trust the princess. So don't bring that mare around, if you do we might as well leave." Adagio says with a stern tone

"W-what? B-but Sonata met her, she's a nice mare, if you give her a chance."

"No simple as that."

"I'm very sorry, but it's just how me and Aria see things as, Sonata I'm sorry if you don't like that but it's the way we see it." Dago sighs and nods.

"It's ok I understand, if you don't want her there I won't push it, I won't bring her in the last thing I want is upset you all."

"As far as I'm concerned I think Sonata would be great under your care. You two seem adorable together."

"I appreciate that Adagio I really do, I swear I'll do anything to make sure Sonata is happy."

"Just don't make me regret my decision, if you break my little sister's heart I'll make sure you live in a complete and utter Tartarus for the rest of your life." She informs as she gives a stern glare at Dago.

"I swear, I'll take good care of her." Dago says with confidence.

Elsewhere...

With a wave, you waved goodbye to the loyal White Leafian guards who left you back in Canterlot. Most of the royal guards all saluted you as you entered the castle, most of the guards seem thrilled that you were back home and even with some waves you're also happy to be back. Seeing the ponies you've befriend since you were child was just amazing.

Walking towards your room you passed by a few maids and butlers, eventually stopping to your room as you placed down your bag and made a cross from the air and began reciting a few words.

'Swift air and swift locks, remove this rune and dissipate into no more.' The rune now removed the door slowly opened as you walked into your room placing the bag of luggage on the bed. Just then you were tackled to the ground as your dog was on you licking you and whining as she finally got you back from White Leaf.

"Hey girl, awww I missed you too. Who's a good girl, who's a good girl? You are!" You encourage as the jingling of her collar, and claws scratching the marble floor.

"Aiden!" You looked up to see Riley happily hug you on the ground, you hugged back as she giggled dropping her spear on the ground. "My little brother's back! Oh I missed you!" She happily shouts as you smiled getting up from the ground.

"You're a terrible guard ya know that Riles." She giggled and nods letting you get up from the ground.

"I know, you're the one who made like this mon ami. It was such a long week without you around the castle, I just prayed you weren't hurt." She mentions with a relieved sigh.

"With your training and Hard Shell basically being my second older sister, I wouldn't get hurt and basically you two would hunt them down."

"But of course Aiden, I wouldn't let anypony hurt you." Hard Shell mentions as she enters your room with Evie happily barking as she approaches her.

"Of course there are some more ponies missing you then others." She mentions with a soft chuckle.

"It's a given that Evie would miss me, she's been with some I was a kid. And trust me this girl can't go on a month even a day without me." Riley nods and smiles.

"Evie howled the first day you were gone, she constantly howled still wanting you to come back. It was adorable yet annoying." You chuckled and scratched the side of Evie's body as her leg moved up and down.

"You bratty little baby." You mention as she howls making you smile. "So where's Dago?" You asked

"With his new girlfriend. She met him yesterday and trust me she's a total cutie." She mentions smiling.

"Really? Good on him, didn't know a stallion like him would get a mare. So do you have picture of this mare." Taking out her phone she swiped the screen and showed you the picture of a light blue coated mare with a two toned colored mane as she seem happy throwing a ball to Evie.

"So that's why he wanted to borrow you little gal, I gotta say she's a cutie of a mare." She nods and smiles taking back her phone.

"Our prince does seem to attract a beautiful mare, maybe even a future queen of Equestria." Hard Shell mentions with a smile.

"It's kinda cute seeing Dago happy, it's pretty fun seeing him without me around and now I know he can get a mare without me trying to help." You mention smiling as you were happy to be back.

Elsewhere...

"Thanks again for inviting me over, one of these days I have to invite you two to my place as well." Dago said smiling as looks at the two mares.

"That would be enjoyable, I just hope you wouldn't mind." Adagio says with a giggle.

"Oh of course, my family though well they're a bit shy around new people, nothing personal they just need a bit more time so please be a little patient."

"Of course, Sonata would need to meet your family eventually."

"And I promise she will." Dago's about to kiss Sonata, but stops when he notices Adagio looking at him and decided to just shake her hand in fear of being yelled at. "It was a really nice evening miss Sonata, I hope we can do it again."

"Oh please you two are adults, I'm not going to stop you."

"Are you sure its ok?"

"Go on ahead it's fine."

"Well, if that is okay." Dago surprise Sonata by flipping her dramatically and gives her a long passionate kiss before putting her back up. "I always wanted to do that."

"That's a rather eventful kiss to do on her but I did say go ahead." Adagio says with a sigh.

"Yes you did." Dago mentions with a smile as he began walk away. "I'll see you later Sonata, goodnight." He waves and doesn't see where he's going as he hit a light post, letting out a groan he looks up with an awkward smile. "I meant to do that."

The two giggle as Sonata waves back eventually he leaves as Adagio turns to Sonata with a small smile.

"I must say, he's a bit dorky, but adorable, its adorkable." She giggles a bit smiling as she does. "You landed a really sweet guy Sonata."

"He's really really cute and super sweet too." Sonata mentions with a giggle

"Yeah, and if Aria bothers you again you can invite him over and act all mushy in front of her, she'll go berserk if you do." Adagio suggests with a smirk.

"I know it'll be the best thing to ever show Aria." She says with a giggle.

Later...

Arriving back at the castle Dago happily sang one of his favorite songs as he continued walking, most of guards and maids let him be but a few times he'd stop and dance with the female staff as they all blush but ended up being happy to see their prince in high spirits.

"Evie! I am to the moon!" Dago shouts as he enters your room as Evie tilted her head in confusion. "I think I sealed the deal with a perfect and cutest mare in all of Equestria maybe even the world!"

Evie stretched her back and wagged her tail as she bounded towards Evie, looking at the box of dog treats on your desk Dago grabbed them and tossed them to Evie as she caught them mid air.

"My life has just gotten better Evie! I found the mare of my dreams and I can't believe it, but her older sister loves me. Don't you feel the love Evie!" He asks with excitement as Evie barked and sat perfectly still as a treat was balanced on her nose.

"Go ahead." With quick reflexes Evie managed to catch it in her mouth and eat up. "Finally I love something! And she loves me back! Like the way you love goose liver and peanut butter treats? Where does Aiden get these?" He asks as Evie barks and catches another treat with ease.

"Ah who cares! She's my goose liver and peanut butter. Now that I said it out loud it isn't as good as I thought it was." Dago says with an awkward chuckle as he tosses another making Evie increasingly happy.

"Why are you feeding Evie treats? And why are you yelling?" You asked entering your room.

"Because she is the best wolf there is, and best listener ever!" Dago says with a big smile as he gives her a belly rub.

"Who said she was a wolf? She's pretty much a big dog husky thing." You inform glancing at him.

"I know, but don't let my girlfriend find out, that's our little secret right girl? Yes it is, oh yes it is!" He mentions overly praising her.

"This little lady here, and my best wingman Salvatore, landed me a gorgeous mare a few days ago."

"Really now? I hope you don't rub your new girlfriend in my face for the next week." You say with a chuckle.

"Oh don't worry, you probably won't see her for awhile anyway." He stops petting Evie much to her disappointment. "Mom doesn't trust her completely yet, and I haven't told her about well you know." Pointing towards his crown with a soft smile.

"That's the last thing I want to do is scare her."

"Well now that you have a marefriend, that's great. Now if only I can get a marefriend too." You say with a sigh

"Well I can introduce you to her sisters." He passingly mentions

"Really now that would-, actually I don't think that'll work. I'm leaving Canterlot in a few months and go back to Ponyville. So these will be our last few weeks as friends and well Salvatore and Evie seeing each other for a long time."

"What?" Both pets whine at that comment. "You're leaving? Why?"

"My schooling is done, I know everything I can on Flora magic. I gotta get back to Ponyville to my family."

"Well…I see that, but we can still be friends you can still visit, right?" He asks

"I don't see why not, I mean I'm only going to Ponyville. It's just a short ride from here."

"Yeah, yeah and you could come and visit from time to time."

"Well yeah, now I got a few weeks here before I go back to my little sisters, you remember Rarity and Sweetie don't you Evie? Of course you do." You mention as you scratch her head.

"I have to say it'll get lonely when you leave."

"Well yeah I am pretty great to be around." You say with a chuckle

"Don't Aiden, just…don't ruin it, just lets enjoy this last weeks with you around."

"Hahaha that's fine, look for now why don't you go call your girlfriend. I'm sure she's just dying to get a call from you." You say with a chuckle

"It's only been a couple of hours? Are you sure that's okay?" He asks.

"You're going to talk to each other anyway, why not now?" You mention.

"Well…ok, I'll do just that, you seem to have your own set of problems anyway, good luck with that." leaving you looked towards the pets to see Salvatore hugging Evie and looking like he refuses to let her go.

"I'll buy you two steaks if you let go of Evie Salvatore." You say to him as you smiled.

He shakes his head as Evie seems to just go with the flow and not care.

"Five steaks, a play date with Evie, and You can sleep in her bed until we leave." He does a double take and growls with approval and lets her go before tackling you and starts licking your face with glee.

"Love you to big gal." You say with a laugh as Evie had joined in on the fun.

Later...

Hours passed as everyone in the castle had finally settled down, everyone was either sleeping or doing something else entirely. Though you were awake, the change back into your old room in the castle was different from the change in your room at your castle. You were struggling to sleep even with Evie sleeping on your bed to the foot of your bed.

You sighed and rose from bed, looking around your room you walked over to your closet and put on a white T-shirt. You walked over to your shoes and slipped them on, leaving your room you began walking towards the exit of the castle. Saluting the guards as they let you out of the castle.

The night time air and the sounds of the night owls of Canterlot filled you with the nostalgia of White Leaf's city and market streets. Instead of does and human girls, there was mares of all races, sexy unicorns, cute pegasi, and bodacious earth ponies.

Most if not every pony in Canterlot knew who you were. They didn't act aggressive and were genuinely sweet, though that didn't stop the jerkish few that were males and hated the fact that you were around. But you didn't care mares were mares as a long as they were cute you were happy.

You looked around and saw a small bar, deciding it was the only thing to do you entered and approached the bar.

The bar was fairly empty with the only ponies around were the very few that stopped by for a late drink, approaching the bar you sat on the stool and looked at the expensive drinks on the shelves. The drinks ranged from the expensive 35 year old scotch to an expensive looking champagne.

"What're you having?" The bartender asks.

"Uh give me a Midas Touch." You say to him as he nods and begins creating your drink. He poured some spiced rum into a tall glass along with creme soda, as the drink was turning into a bright gold color as it was begin mixed.

You looked to your side to see a mare alone and rather tired, taking your drink you approached her.

"Hey I'm Aiden Hart, you?"

"Aria Blaze." She says looking up a small smile on her.