Silver was feeling great. Even discounting the vitality that seemed to be surging through him, for once the attention of everyone, even Celestia's, felt positive, even strongly desirous. He was wanted, and that was difficult to describe as anything but a good thing. Being larger and stronger also felt nice. He wondered if he would grow larger than Celestia, given some time to reach full size. No matter. He trotted up to the gathering of ponies at the door and they parted for him.

Celestia eyed Silver appraisingly. "We have seen that you can transfer your foal, but that is not yet proof that you can quicken an alicorn mare without that 'head start' if you will. I will volunteer for the task."

Luna frowned sharply, but it turned quickly into a smug little smile. "Before you present yourself, sister, you should know that this one has claimed another."

Celestia looked confused. "Claimed another? Silver Stars has another foal on the way?"

"Nay." Luna shook her head. "I mean that his mettle as a warrior has been tested in Manehattan."

Silver winced. "Luna, why would you bring that up?"

Luna snorted softly. "It is your nature, my warrior. If my dear sister does not approve, she should not be under you."

Celestia's mood was successfully fouled. "What happened?"

Silver described the fight from start to end. Celestia cringed at each moment of violence, but perked up on saving the life of the unicorn. "You are a very curious creature, Silver Stars. You snuff life without remorse, and give it with the other hoof."

Silver flipped his ears back. "Don't presume. It's never without remorse. I don't think that diamond dog 'deserved' to die, but I had to defend myself, and Twilight, and Rainbow Dash."

Night adjusted her glasses nervously. "You did very well, keeping them all safe."

Fast bobbed her head in agreement. "Yeah, buck that guy. He got what he had coming."

Luna reached past Silver with her magic and closed the door, leaving Twilight to sleep and recover from her session with Silver. "I agree. He was an enemy of the state, and it was his own action that ended him. That spell is most poetic in its ability to allow your enemies to destroy themselves. None that come in peace need fear it."

Celestia seemed to be undecided, warring between hurt sensibilities and a long-burning desire. "I will... defer to my sister in this." She rose to her hooves and vanished in golden light.

Luna watched her go before looking back to Silver. "And, with that, we have victory. Are you pleased, Silver? Do you feel good?"

Silver nodded slowly. "I really do." He took a moment to nuzzle each of the three mares before him. "I'm quickly getting used to being male again."

Fast snickered softly. "A lot of male."

Luna raised a hoof before her snout. "Mmm, yes. It is not the proper time for me, as much as I may enjoy the act regardless. I will instead leave you to enjoy your victory, and to the tender care of your wives."

Fast perked an ear at Luna. "That's surprisingly generous of you. I thought for sure you'd turn around and tempt Silver until he hopped up."

Luna waved a hoof dismissively. "I am not that impatient. Time I have. I desire Silver's trust, which I lost once. He will come to me when he is ready, and not a moment before. I simply did not wish Celestia to overstep herself." She frowned a little. "I have seen that expression before. You would not have escaped without her satisfaction, and you deserve better than that."

Silver felt a rekindled warmth for Luna and advanced to kiss her. They locked snouts quietly a moment before he drew back. "Tell me when the time is right." She nodded and vanished in a dark purple glow.

"Now, about my faithful wives..."

The next morning found them all waking up on a crowded bed. Twilight had roused first, and her movements got the rest of them up. She was plump, rounded with a foal somewhere in the second trimester at a wild guess. She was not used to the shape and awkwardly waddled along towards the shower. Silver watched her go before leaning over to nuzzle Night Watch. "You should show Twilight how to carry herself. She could use your help."

Night nodded quickly and slipped from the bed, moving swiftly to catch up with Twilight. This left Silver alone with Fast, who kissed him good morning. "Don't ever go mare again."

"I don't think that's even an option," replied Silver as he took his turn dismounting the bed and starting to stretch legs and wings. "And I'm pretty done with gross physical adjustments. I'm happy as I am. I will serve as the herd's stallion gladly."

After breakfast was shared, Silver went out into town, trotting along and getting used to his new stature. Everything felt great. The ponies were watching him curiously, but not fearfully. On a sudden thought, he turned and headed for Carousel Boutique, knocking once before entering. It was odd that he was almost large enough to want to duck as he did so.

Rarity emerged from the back and stopped in her tracks. "Oh my."

Silver smiled at her. "Good day, Lady Rarity. You are looking especially enchanting today. Might I trouble you for your services?"

Rarity approached quickly, her cheeks colored, and her eyes alit with curiosity. "What happened to you? This is Silver Stars, is it not? I recognize that pendant." She reached up, pawing at the heart crystal. "I must say, you are looking delightful!"

Silver sat up straight and allowed Rarity to inspect him. "I have come into my own, I think. I need clothes fit for a prince, as I'm afraid my old dress would send the wrong message, and not fit beside."

Rarity waved a hoof. "Of course, of course. Let me measure you." She pulled out her supplies and got right to work. "It's amazing to think you're still growing. Are you aiming to dethrone Celestia for largest pony? My, wouldn't that cause a stir. You certainly have become a handsome stallion, if a little imposing with those fangs of yours." She seemed genuinely appreciative without the sexual undertones, which was refreshing for a change of pace. Silver soon departed with the promise of clothes being ready by week's end.

Silver remembered one member of the Mane Six she... he, yes, he. He would have to get used to that again. He turned and spread his wings, launching into the air and coming down at the small cottage at the edge of town. He knocked on the door lightly. The door opened a little, but Silver saw nothing until he looked down to see Angel staring at him balefully. The door shut. Maybe it was a bad time?

Silver abandoned that idea and took to the sky to find Applejack instead. She was in town, manning an apple stand. An apple sounded good to Silver and he walked up to her with a smile.

Applejack looked up at him with surprise. "Well wouldja look at that. What happened to ya?"

Silver floated over a bit to her, and received an apple in exchange. After he took a big bite out of it, he explained what happened.

Applejack snorted softly. "Ya don't make a bad cut of a stallion. Though ya weren't hard on the eyes as a mare neither. Yer bigger than I'd figured. If yer looking for a workout, we could always use a big stallion 'round the farm. 'Magine Big Mac'd like the company too. Mighty lonely being the only big pony around."

"What about Bulk Biceps?"

"Got me there." Applejack smiled. "That makes two. So, what do you think? Like it?"

Silver nodded before taking another large bite of the apple. "I do, and my herd likes it. Everyone wins."

Applejack wobbled a hoof. "Which herd? Ya done gone and joined two ain'tcha? How's that work anyway?"

Silver considered. "Actually, a lot less oddly now that I'm back to being a guy. Stallions are lent between herds, aren't they?"

Applejack nodded. "I suppose yer right on that count." She held up a hoof. "I won't be needing yer services, if that's what ya were hoping fer."

Silver tilted his head. "I wasn't, uh... Actually, why?"

Applejack raised a brow. "The way she said it, you were practically involved."

"Who?"

Applejack pulled a heart crystal out of her saddlebag. "Rainbow came back with this and insisted ah put it on."

Silver tilted his head the other way at it. He could see magic in it, but wasn't sure what kind. "Why?"

Applejack looked around carefully to make sure they weren't being watched and quickly tossed on the pendant. Twilight's powerful magic took hold of her, and soon Applejack was sufficiently equipped to play the part of a stallion. "Ya weren't involved in this?"

Silver shook his head quickly, a blush rising in his cheeks. "Uh, actually... you really shouldn't tell anyone about that."

Applejack pulled off the pendant, returning to her usual state. "Whyso? Not that ah'm in any hurry to advertise it."

Silver pointed at it with a hoof. "That is illegal. I should, technically, confiscate it I suppose, but we're friends, and if you want to have a foal with Rainbow Dash, I think you should be able to."

Applejack frowned sharply. "What? When ah next see that pegasus..."

Silver held up a hoof quickly. "Calm down. She didn't know it. It's not even announced." Silver leaned in. "It's kind of... romantic in a way, to think Rainbow Dash would get you something like that."

Applejack colored and bobbed her head. "Well, yeah... Ah... Ah didn't even know what to say. She basically just said she wants mah foal, just like that." She smirked then. "Ah course, at first she wanted ta give me her foal, but we settled that right fast."

Silver looked curious. "How?"

Applejack smiled ever so smugly. "Well, ya see, first there was the hoof wrasslin', then a race, and finally we just plain wrassled until I pinned her to the ground." She glanced away, then back at Silver. "She mighta confessed she enjoyed the position, least so far's I'm involved."

Silver went bright red, but laughed at the mental image. His friends were adorable, and he felt happy for them. "Then enjoy it, just keep it to yourself and never let it leave your sight."

Silver departed from Applejack's stand and veered for the castle at a good clip, working out his longer legs as he wondered why on Equestria Twilight would construct such an item. Was she told it was outlawed?

Silver skidded to a halt as a pony got in the way. With a bright flash, his picture was taken by the newspony. "How does it feel to be Equestria's first alicorn prince?"

Silver shook the spots out of his eyes and looked at the little stallion before him. "It feels fantastic, but my dedication hasn't changed. I will do what's best for Equestria, and also see the minorities I represent get their voices heard."

The newspony tilted his head. "Which one? Stallions or lunar ponies?"

Silver just realized that was true and frowned a little. "Both I hope? They both deserve fair representation."

"Do you think Celestia's been unkind to the lunar or stallion population?"

Silver squirmed a little, these questions could go bad places quickly. "Celestia is a kind ruler. I only want to improve things. Excuse me, I have to get going." He smiled, and then he scooted around the reporter, continuing his run to the castle.

Author's Notes:

Silver wanders the town and says hello to people. Not a lot of action in this chapter, so I got you some typos to tide you over.