It was late at night and Daring found herself lying alone in Ryder's room. She looked around the room panting heavily and sweating profusely. She found herself dressed only in a bra and panties. They werent even hers. These were a bit tight for her but it was something. Blue thong and a matching sports bra. She tossed the covers off her just looking around. "...What... the fuck just happened....?" She asked herself. She got up carefully wiping her wet mane out of her eyes. "....W-what.... what just..... I remember.... going to the mall for ice cream but... nothing much else...." She looked over onto Ryder's desk. Right on his computer was a note. She plucked the paper off the screen and looked at it closely. "...Daring.... we had you rushed back here to rest... I dont know what made you pass out like that but it scared Scootaloo... Right now she's with me just a few doors down.... We'll be here if you wanna talk to me.... It's okay if you need some alone time... I respect that. I told Scootaloo that you'd be okay but... she still wants to talk to Ryder. I was told by Luna to tell you that Ryder is healing faster than expected for a pegasus. Still a lot of damage but he has almost no pain anywhere. But in all seriousness... it might be a good idea to have someone tell Scootaloo that her brother got hurt and he's in the hospital. But we have to stress that its something that isnt too bad like he got hit by a car or fell off a motorbike. Something nonlethal but still would get you hurt bad.... Think it over but you come to me when you wanna do it. Tell me what you wanna say and if you need it I'll say it for you. It'll be easier for me to say it to her. I've broken news to her before but... sometimes it hurts to even see a filly cry..." Daring sighed seeing Rainbow Dash's initials at the bottom.

The mare sighed as she tossed the note aside and sat down at the desk turning a little lamp on. She stared at the black computer screen seeing her reflection barely visible. She could hear Ryder's voice. Telling her everything he liked about her. Everything he loved about her books. Every fantasy that he's had with her. Even some she had made up for herself. She started to tear up a bit. She hung her head and sniffled just as a knock came to the door. She looked back and got up making her way carefully over to the door. She opened it slightly and peeked out. She gave a tired sigh only to see Princess Luna, dressed in dark blue pajama pants and a grey Metallicolt shirt with the sleeves ripped off. Daring couldnt help but open the door more and hugged Luna. Luna shushed her. "It's alright.... You're okay..." She said. "Come now... deep breath...." Daring shakily took a few deep breaths and started calming down. Luna couldnt help but stroke the mare's mane. "There.... It seems like you've got a bit on your mind.... need to walk around and get away from this room?" Daring nodded. "Alright... Why dont you get something on and take a walk with me? I think there's something I need to show you...." Daring huffed and just started looking for some clothes to wear. Not long later Daring and Luna were walking around out in the halls. Daring now wore basket balls shorts and one of Ryder's tank tops. Daring sighed.

"...At least I get out of that room.... Why did someone put me in there knowing my connection to him?" The princess rested a hand on the messy maned mares shoulder.

"....Celestia had guards put you in there because... well A.... you requested to be in there for tonight.... And B.... As princess of dreams and such its proven that when someone sleeps in an area with a relaxing scent or a familiar place- to which Ryder's room having his scent and familiar to you- will stay asleep longer. And you've been out since noon. It's about... oh I dont know eleven at night." Daring looked at Luna confused.

"I've... been asleep for eleven hours?!" Luna nodded.

"Yes. The bartender in the plane kept tabs on you since you were put onto the plane. Told me you werent having the best of time sleeping.... kept tossing, turning, crying and screaming. I dont wish for you to sleep like that... I want you to sleep normally and on a schedule that fits your needs...."The pegasus mare sighed.

"....This is honestly some way to get me to sleep... but how am I going to get back to sleep in that room....? And where's my stuff? It should've been inside!" Luna huffed as they turned down another corridor.

"Your stuff is inside. I'm having someone sift through everything just to make sure nothing was slipped into it... I'm not having a remake the day of your attack.... That spider was nothing I've seen before... eight legged yes but... this one had a few strange marks that I had to look up... turns out it was a Saddle-Arabian trapper. I had to donate it to a local zoo because nopony in Equestria is allowed to have those things. I didnt tell the truth when it came to my possession but I did say it just crawled up onto a wall at the castle and I captured it. They were happy to have it but now we have a protocol to check bags that enter and exit this castle. Enter because we dont want any weapons or something coming in or stuff like that spider coming in. Exiting because we are a high class and we do not want anything being stolen. Now that we're in possession of that sword there it'd be a shame if that left with anyone else but you."

"Yeah... anyone touches that sword and I'm basically going to just... just...." She grunted. "I dont know what I'll do but... it'll be bad..." The night alicorn sighed.

"Dont fret please.... we have trusted guards here... and security cameras watching their every move. But enough about that stuff... our destination is almost upon us and i think its something to help take the edge off this... I just dont want you to feel pained by this experience anymore..." They stopped outside a door slightly ajar and dimly lit inside. Luna looked to Daring and took her hands. "...When I show you this.... please... stay calm, breathe if you need to, hold my hands if needed and... well... speak softly... We dont want you to pass out again...."

"We?" Luna nodded but said nothing. She carefully opened the door and pulled Daring into what looked to be a computer lab. There was a lit computer at the front illuminating a wall and a gaming chair. Almost looked like an old bomber plane seat. "...Were you playing games in here Princess...? I dont think playing games are something i'd do... I have a book that needs writing soon... Not to mention everything that I have to add in that doesnt involve lewdness..."

Luna huffed but didnt say a word. She just used her magic to cover Daring's eyes with a blindfold and used one hand to lead her through the computers. With each step it felt like a walk towards a drop that Ahuizotl had planned in the dark. That's all that came to Daring's mind as she walked. She turned a couple times before coming straight to the seat. Cushioned but still stiff. In a flash- quite literally from the computer screen- she was blinded after the blindfold was taken off. She grunted and covered her eyes for a moment before peeking through slightly allowing them to adjust. Once they adjusted she saw a familiar face. Beaten and bruised with stitches here and there but familiar none the less. It was Ryder. Just giving a pained smile. She couldnt help but just cover her mouth and tear up seeing him in his state. "...D-Daring... We did it..." Ryder said. "Sure it.... It costed me a little blood but... who cares...? You're safe... you got the sword with my help and... I protected you like I said I would...." Daring sniffled a bit wiping her eyes away.

"...Ryder... I'm just glad to see you.... sure you look like... well... you look like..." Ryder coughed and groaned slightly.

"....Just say it... cant hurt worse than my legs.... or my ears..." The pegasus mare took a deep breath and sighed. Ryder groaned a bit more.

"...Well... you look like complete shit but... shit that has glitter on it... looking good but still sucks... Has that medicine been taken yet Ry?" The stallion reached to the side a bit and grabbed a pill in a clear cup. Right next to it was a bottle of water.

"...Right here... I refused to take it until I spoke with you... Letting you know the affects of this pill... Well... For Alicorn..." He took a deep breath. "...First... this pill is for temporary immortality... a spell in pill form... Luna and Celestia take it to retain their age after thousands and thousands of years... I might get a year added to my life... or two... We dont know how it affects me but... since I've been cleared to take such things... I have to be tested to see what happens... Intelligence isnt going to go anywhere I know that for damn sure...." He laughed a bit. Daring and Luna snickered as well. "...Yeah... but... even with that said its still a possibility... anything from strength to speed or even intelligence is what they're looking for... hell... they're even gonna keep me hooked to heart monitors and shit just in case this thing OD's me during a test... But there's a low chance of that happening right Luna?"

Daring looked to Luna. The princess smiled. "Yes... No chance of overdosing." She said. "Twenty milligrams of a magic substance. Sometimes Celestia and I take two. Just in case we get diseased or something. Believe it or not since I've been back from the moon I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. Gone like magic. Celestia? Do not tell her I even said this but... she's had kidney problems because of all the alcohol she had drank. Two pills after her kidneys shut down and reactivation just like that. Sure it took a few minutes but at least I didnt have to go through chemo or her with dialysis. So any problems that Ryder has- physical injuries or diseases- are all history... But beware... It might be a tad painful... Bones force themselves to reconnect. It will hurt for a moment but the painkillers will just knock you out... I suggest terminating the call immediately after taking the pill.... Just take as long as you need to do so.... Say some words of encouregment for Daring here.... We're having press conference in Ponyville that's going to be broadcast all over Equestria first about the attack on Daring and then her reveal.... We're going to stream it live over the internet so you'll be able to watch it too... So? What do you have to say?" Ryder adjusted himself slightly.

"Daring.... if you're nervous on camera about the reveal.... just imagine you're sitting with me in that bathroom when we first met... you trusted me enough to reveal who you were.... not because you were scared or what the assailant said but... you knew that I'd keep your secret.... that I was a fan that would be shocked to know but... you'd knew I would keep your secret but... just think of when we were there in that restroom... minus the full strip... just... I dont know... show them who you really are.... have Princess Twilight and Dash back you up if you need it... Just be strong for me... I'll be strong for you...."

Daring smiled and blew Ryder a kiss. "...Thank you darling...." She said. "...Now... why dont you take your meds now...? I'll hang up once you do okay? Save you from moving..." He nodded. "Alright... on three... One... Two... Three." Right as she said that he popped the pill and went for the bottle of water cracking it open and taking a sip. That sip lasted but a moment but then he started to groan a bit before just starting to yell slightly. That was when Daring terminated the call only to have the Solar and Lunar empire logo- a half moon half sun- appear in the middle of the screen.

Luna took the mare's hand and pulled her up from the seat hugging her. "...There... he wants you to feel better and not have to hide..." She said. "...Dash, Twilight, Celestia and I would even say the same... It might be hard but... he knows you can overcome it.... overcome it like Ryder with his fear of heights!" Daring looked to Luna confused.

"Ryder was afraid of heights?" The princess nodded.

"Yes but that story is going to be saved for another time. Right now... how about a little chamomile tea before bed? I promise you'll wake up on time and well rested. I promise." Daring nodded. Not long later Daring was struggling to stay awake as Luna carried her down the hall. She blushed hard wrapping her arms around the princess. Luna smiled. "My special brand of chamomile tea really gets the job done....It's all natural and the best part about it is it puts anyone who drinks it to sleep.... A few side effects being weakened bladder, fatigue and soreness.... So you know what we probably have to do about that first one..." Daring blushed glancing down the hall way.

"Yeah.... But... it's worth it... Doesnt matter if Ryder sees me in one... he's wanted me in one since we hit his ex marefriends place...." She yawned big.

"Well perhaps it wouldnt hurt to try and use the toilet before...." Luna sighed feeling a warm spot under Daring's flank growing and dripping a bit. ".... Well then... not the first time this has happened but... certainly the first where I need to wash up after someone has done it. She blushed as she sat Daring on the floor after she had finished. Daring looked up at Luna blushing hard.

"....Sorry Princess... I guess maybe i should've gone before we had that tea..... gladly I've trained myself to.... to....." Daring grunted and passed out. Immediately she started to dream. She dreamt she was in a dressing room putting on a dress for her big reveal. The dress looked to be high grade military fabric. Olive green even with utility pockets on the chest to add a little design to it. Even had high heels that looked almost like a combat boot. She put the dress on and then her heels just before looking at herself in the mirror. She sighed looking at herself from every angle. "This doesnt look at all like I thought... it's missing something...." She looked around and saw a little box on a chair in the corner. She went over to it and popped it open finding a green military cap and a few black hair ties. Even a pair of her trademark red rimmed glasses. She took her glasses out and put them on before tying her mane back and putting the cap on. She looked into the mirror again. Again from all angles. "....Better but... I still need..." Just then everything started to fade away. But not the dress or the cap. "Oh for fucks sake.... LUNA!" She grunted and stamped her foot. A sigh was heard as footsteps came in.

"Sorry about this but... I needed to talk to you!" Daring turned around and saw Princess Luna approaching this time dressed in a night gown. "...First off I know what you were going to say... I should add it relaxes EVERYTHING if its something they've never had before.... I believe i owe you some new underwear and Ryder a few new items of clothing.... Lucky you i know how to clean something like that up..." Daring blushed and covered her face.

"...Oh jeez I am so sorry princess!" Luna hugged her and sighed.

"It's fine... I got you cleaned, powdered and diapered without any other problems. I hope it was alright I did that.... didnt want you smelling of piss and shit now would we?" Daring shook her head. "Well good... I must say you were just out of it. Nothing woke you. Not even when I slapped you!" The olive drab clad mare felt her cheek sting a bit. "Again... very sorry for that! I just wanna make sure you wake up before the transport arrives in the morning. But um.... one more thing... if you see Scootaloo... tell her I'm sorry...." Daring gave the princess a confused look.

"Why? Did something happen...?" Luna nodded and made a chair appear.

"...I accidentally let it slip that Ryder was hurt when I had you put in bed with Dash and Scootaloo... I was talking with Dash outside the door and we didnt know Scootaloo woke up... I feel like an idiot..." Daring sighed.

"....It's alright... everyone makes mistakes... my mistake? Thinking i could hold my bladder through out the night and day... I only had one meal but I guess it was enough for me from my survival training..." Daring knelt down at Luna's side. "....Can you connect us? Me and Scootaloo? I wish to speak with her...." Luna hesitantly nodded sniffling. Daring stood up along with Princess Luna. They stepped away from the chair having it disappear before Luna took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Her horn started to glow as she concentrated on her magic. Daring watched as everything around them started to shift and form something. Walls, tables, vases and even pictures. But as everything settled into place they heard crying. They looked around finding themselves in a run down home. Pictures on the walls either were cocked, broken, burnt or missing. Tables were overturned and vases were on the floor as well as books, scraps of paper, dust and bits of broken glass.

"Scootaloo? Scootaloo? Are you around?" Luna called out as they started walking through the halls.

The sniffling stopped for a moment. "...P-please... just... just go away...." They heard the little filly say.

"Scootaloo please! Come out! I want to help you!" Suddenly the hall in front of them slammed shut almost like a door shutting.

"I WANNA BE LEFT ALONE! THAT'S ALL I'M GOING TO BE IS ALONE!"

Daring sighed as Luna tried pushing the wall out of the way with her dream magic. Nothing. "Scootaloo! If you wont talk to Luna will you at least talk with me please?" Daring asked. "Just me and nopony else! I promise you it's all she came here for! I just... I'm sorry!" The hall opened up low to the ground. Just enough for Daring to crawl through.

"...Fine... just..... dont touch me... I'm not going anywhere... I'm just going to be shipped to some orphanage.... I have no daddy... no mommy... not even my big brother...." Daring got to her hands and knees and started to crawl through the dusty hole.

"Nonsense Scootaloo! Your brother is fine! He's just fell that's all!"

"Then why isnt he here huh?! Why isnt my big brother here to hug me and tell me everything's okay?!" The pegasus mare came to an opening and stood up finding herself in a child's room. There on a slightly burnt and dusty bed she saw Scootaloo clad in rags and her mane a mess. Daring went over and sat on the bed.

"...Sweetie... He fell pretty hard.... but he's fine.... trust me on this.... your brother is the toughest and most caring stallion I've ever come across.... as I said he never shut up about you.... I've even seen him cry a bit when I told him to leave his phone somewhere while we did something a bit dangerous... how many times has your brother said he would come back to you even when your daddy was around hm?" Scootaloo lowered her head thinking. Her ears went back a bit. "....And how many of those times did he come back even if he was late?" The filly whimpered a bit hugging her legs. "...Well... this is one of those times.... We wanted to hide it from you but.... I see now that it was something that wasnt good to do... And... just between you and me.... On the plane after we left.... He started to cry wanting to speak with you but he didnt have his phone.... right before he did get his phone he wet himself because of how scared he was to leave you alone like that...." She held her arms open. Scootaloo hesitantly scooted over towards the greyscale maned mare and hugged her. Daring smiled a bit as she hugged back. "...There we go.... He did say he'd be back but... this might take a little longer than expected...." Scootaloo sniffled a bit.

"....but.... he will be back... right...?" Daring nodded. "....I miss him so much... I.... I'm just... I'm so scared that I'll go to another mommy and daddy that wouldnt let me see my friends or my big brother.....I dont wanna be taken away from my home.... and.... I dont want to leave my friends behind either...." The pegasus mare sighed.

"...That isnt going to happen sweetie.... Luna, Dash and I arent going to let that happen... I'd even go as far as give you everything i had to keep you safe... if you mean the world to him I'll shell out bit after bit just for you.... He didnt request it at all... you're just that special of a filly that I'd do that for... I see you as well.... me... Just... you've had some special help with your care after what happened..... I mean look at you... you've gotten to sleep inside Canterlot Castle.... I havent until recently so... you've gotten a good lead on me so far with that but.... the one thing you beat me in is Ryder... I've gotten to experience what he does to protect you.... nopony will mess with you while he's around you... Me? Heh... I dont think anyones gonna mess with me when I know he's got my back as well as Princess Twilight and your cousin.... They're gonna help me out when I speak to everyone in Equestria during a news conference..." Scootaloo looked up at Daring confused.

"...Why?" Daring glanced at the small hole.

"Perhaps you can let Luna in to explain....? I've gone and explained it a few times too many already...." The filly nodded a bit and the hole grew to door size.

Luna grunted as she walked through. "Scootaloo! I enter dreams to help! Not hurt!" She snapped dusting her clothes off. "Next time you do that I will have Dash spank you or give a harsh punishment!" Scootaloo flinched a bit. Daring held her close.

"Princess! Please calm down! She's just scared!" Luna looked at the filly curled up in a ball burying her head into Daring's chest. The princess huffed.

"Okay... I admit I was a little harsh.... But please dont do that again! I feel hurt that you'd even do such a thing!"

Scootaloo whimpered a bit. "Sorry Princess...." She said. Luna sighed and sat next to them.

"It's alright.... I'm sorry for letting that slip but... I think you would've started to question it if he had taken a few weeks to get back...We probably would've kept making story after story up just for you.... Then you really would've thought he hated you... And we dont want that..." The filly hung her head and crawled over to Luna's lap.

"...It's okay....A-at least I know he's gonna be okay... But... Can you tell me why Dash and Twilight need to be with Miss Yearling?" Luna smiled a bit as Daring just covered her face just completely shocked.

"Well... Miss Yearling isnt actually real here... That mare right there is actually Daring Do... She writes her books under a pen name and... well... She does it so nobody freaks out over it.... Not to mention if she does get stopped when doing uh... 'research' for her books then things could go wrong!" Scootaloo looked to Daring as she moved her hand.

"Wait... You're real...?" Daring nodded. Scootaloo smiled and jumped from Luna back to Daring. "Wow! I thought my brother just called you that to throw ponies off that it was... well you! Does Dash know? She'd flip!"

Daring sighed and smiled. "Well.. She did flip. Nearly did a number on me but she helped out a lot... as well as that Princess she's friends with.... Not to mention her other friends too..." She said. "...I give you permission to tell who ever you wish but... just know I'd have to back it up. But... I really wouldnt worry. Everyone in Equestria and the world will know it after tomorrow... Now... Why dont we go on and wake up? I feel ready for anything.... And about that ice cream I promised yesterday? Maybe a new toy or something is in order. How's that sound?"

"You dont have to! Just knowing you're real is awesome Miss Ye- Da-.... You...." Daring and Luna laughed.

"...Well you definitely are Ryder's sister... that was his very same reaction almost... But I do insist that you get a gift after all this.... Mostly because I took your brother when you needed him.... As a little 'I'm sorry' gift.... for everything that happened recently..." The filly gave a squeak of excitement hugging Daring tightly.

Luna smiled. "Well... I'm glad to see you dont want to hold a grudge because we lied about your brother... " She said. "Perhaps I shall give a gift as well... Anything you name is yours!" Daring sat closer to Luna so Scootaloo could hug both the mares almost ready to cry again. "Alright alright.... we get it you love us for this.... Now let me wake you two up! We have a big day!" Scootaloo let go of Luna and just hugged Daring. As the princess got up her horn glowed and everything started to fade.

When everything faded to black everything felt warm to Daring. The air around her, the spot she was laying on and even what ever she was cuddling with. "Cmon! Wake up!" A familiar voice said. Daring jumped and opened her eyes looking around the dimly lit room. Sun was just peeking through the closed curtains. The mare even found Scootaloo asleep in her arms wearing one of Ryder's tee shirts raised up to her waist revealing a slightly used diaper. Daring looked under the covers and saw her diaper still looking crisp. "Hey! Daring c'mon! Get up!" She looked behind her and saw Rainbow Dash with a messy mane dressed in a Wonderbolts themed tee shirt and a very puffy diaper. They both blushed hard as Daring hiked the blanket up a bit. "Well... I guess we both had a bit of an accident during the night... You uh.... you alright?"

Daring nodded. "Yeah... I guess being in a diaper was going to be left for later but my body had other plans......" She said getting up. "...I'd say something but you've probably just released from holding it all night...." Dash blushed harder as she went over to a suit case and dug into it pulling out a few pairs of underwear and pants and even a few shirts.

"Uh.... Not even close....First off I had to wear one of these because of a punishment for Ryder... second is Scootaloo doesnt sleep well in a diaper and only will wear one if someone else is diapered with her and third.... I may or may not have a bed wetting problem... I got scared this time and... yeah...." Daring sighed as she took her diaper off tossing it to the side and taking a pair of black panties from Dash.

"No reason to be embarrassed. You're preaching to someone who's gone and had an accident after a run in with Ahuizotl.... He nearly got me by tossing me off a roof... Ryder's idiot friend shot at me which didnt really make anything better but... he saved me at least...." Dash carefully un tabbed her diaper letting it fall straight to the floor.

"Hey save that stuff for the book. I assume you're going to have to take a few things that happened and change em for the kids huh?" Daring nodded. "Guess some of us are always gonna know the real story... You might've changed things in earlier books that wouldnt have sounded like something you'd do huh?" Daring nodded again. "Well... just gonna let you keep those secrets. I think I like how you wrote those.... Even that one that I'm in.... And yes I do realize you changed it on how I stumbled onto you... making me seem like I was lost and confused was a good touch but still felt a tad insulted...."

"Well I had to say something that didnt screw with everyone knowing you or anything that would piss you off. Did that sound better than 'she stumbled upon me whilst I was hiding away and nearly got me killed'." She huffed and glanced at the filly. "...We probably should stop talking before we wake her.... She seems so content....." Dash snickered a bit.

"Please she sleeps like a rock after waking up in the middle of the night. I was looking after her one day and she went to bed around midnight. Forgot I had my alarm set for seven thirty and I swear.... A bomb wouldnt wake her up. I screamed, slammed my alarm clock and I'm not gonna lie when I say I forgot I had my rock station on for my work out the day before. I didnt get back to sleep after that but she was out for a couple more hours after that..." She looked to Daring. "Why dont we just get dressed and find Princess Celestia? Pretty sure we have a guard around to help her and we can trust her. She watched Scoot while I was taking a nap the other day and even Celestia can vouch for her! She's even followed Princess Cadence's Foalsitting book to the mark!" Daring smiled a bit and sighed. Not long later they were both walking down the hall. Daring now wore a black button up and dark blue jeans with blue canvas sneakers. Dash was wearing a Wonderbolts track suit and running shoes. Daring huffed as she stretched her wings a bit.

"....I honestly wish Ryder was here to join me when I spoke to the press.... I'm honestly scared to do this but.... it's what I have to do...." Dash slung her arm around the grey maned mare.

"Dont worry... I'll be right there and.... that's gotta count for something right?" Daring nodded. "Well... it honestly makes me a bit nervous as well... Everyone will know your secret and I'm basically gonna have to help you out it to everyone.... Why are the awesome things such the hardest to do?"

They jumped a bit hearing a laugh behind them. A familiar feminine laugh. "Maybe it's because you dont know how they will react." They said. They turned around only to see Princess Celestia in a nice white sparkly dress. It had highlights of gold and a slight rainbow across her chest and a golden headband holding back her mane. She sighed and opened her arms as Daring came in for a hug. "Sorry if I laughed there.... I... I dont take bad news well and try to laugh stuff off like a joke.... Not the best thing to do." Daring blushed a bit. "I take it you didnt sleep well last night huh?"

Daring shook her head. "...Nah.... just.... well... I woke up after a nightmare..." She said. "....I was a bit too worried about Ryder and... well... Luna probably told you where things lead after that." She blushed hard. Celestia sighed taking Daring's hand as she broke off.

"Yeah.... Very sorry that happened. The tea we get is pretty good and strong. Chamomile is extremely strong. The tea leaves are hit with a little bit of liquified magic that relaxes whoever drinks it. Luna has that spell down pat to where it will relax and put anyone to sleep up to a certain amount. The tea is a little bit stronger and since it affects everypony differently it cant be sold in a store. We get it because it affects us like warm milk affects you." She started walking down the hall. "But enough about that. Why dont we go over what's happening today?"

Dash huffed as she started to fly behind Celestia. "Kinda would be nice... all this negativity isnt gonna be good for my morning mood." She said. Celestia sighed again.

"Or your bladder." Dash blushed hard. "Yes Luna told me about your accident. A little nervous for your friend here?" Daring looked to Dash. She nodded. "Well no worries. You arent the only one who's worried. Twilight, AJ and all of your friends that know already are. As of right now Twilight is having a room set up in her castle for a camera crew and a few rows of Daring Do book fanatics but know their will be Elite guards standing guard there. Two at either side of you, four between you and the audience, Six at the back and four posted at each door. Two on either side of said doors. More secure than when I'm out and about. And from what I hear Rarity has made you a special dress when Twilight spoke with her about this being your last book. AJ suggested a few things to help with your reveal. Break away parts to the dress that will help hide your wings and make it seem like there isnt anything things and have it fall to reveal your real persona of Daring Do. I'd say flash your cutiemark a bit but... you might have children watching. That is why Twilight and Dash will be there to aid you in your reveal. The others will help too but only if needed." Daring thought about Celestia's words.

The grey maned mare gave the princess a smile. "That... that actually sounds like something I can do." She said. "I just hope I can pull through with things there.... Might we be able to get something to eat before we start off towards Ponyville? Being nervous on an empty stomach is never good.... Might be good to also have a dose of stomach meds as well.... just to be safe."

"Everything you need for today will be attended to even if you need something to either calm you down or keep your food down. Even if you need it I'll even spring for a quick massage at the local spa."

Dash gave a little yelp as she faltered in the air as Daring sighed hanging her head. "Uh Celestia? Maybe something else other than that?" She asked. Celestia looked at her confused. "Twilight took her and a few others to the spa and even had you-know-who come along...." Celestia gasped and held Daring close as they walked.

"Oh I am so sorry! I didnt know!"

Daring sighed. "It's fine... Just something to remember we did together before shit hit the fan..." She said. "....I still cant believe he had us jump from a helicopter.... Even I still found it funny when he tore a hole in his pants trying to get off the roof." She snickered a bit as well as Dash and Celestia joining in. They all sighed. "You know I almost thought he was gonna piss his pants when Applejack and Big MacIntosh caught him.... I may have even got a slight kick out of nudging him down. I'd say that was a little karma for forcing Luna to bring him to Ponyville but... I guess she saw his reasoning the way I did with Ahuizotl.... get what you want even if it is by force of some kind...." She sighed again. This time sadly. Just then someones phone started ringing. Angelic choir ring tone. Celestia looked to Dash and Daring before realizing where the sound was coming from.

"Oh! That's me! One second here ladies!" She released Daring's hand and dug into her cleavage before pulling out a smart phone and swiping the screen before putting it up to her ear. "Celestia here! Who is calling if i may ask?" She hummed a bit as they turned into the dining hall looking brilliant with the sunrise in the distance and the view from Canterlot Castle. "Ah Wolf. Good to hear from you. Sounding better than the last time we spoke.... Uh... Yeah she's right here next to me. Just wanna update her huh?... Ah. Alright. One sec." She looked to Daring handing the phone to her. "For you." Daring took the phone giving a slight smile before taking a deep breath and putting it to her ear.

"Hello?" She said.

A hefty stallions sigh was heard. "There's the lucky lass." She heard Wolf say. "How're ya feelin'? Everything normal with your head there? I didnt hitcha too hard now did I?" Daring sighed.

"Well I did have a slight headache when I woke up on the plane but other than that I'm all fine. No memory loss, vision is perfect, mobility is at its finest. Nothing bad to report unless you count some nightmares about someone you're holding there. How is he by the by?"

"Well that's what I've called about. First off it's good news and bad news time. Good news, he's on his feet but still recovering from some injuries. Bad news is he still isnt fit to get on the plane back. And second.... We found his phone at the blast sight. Phone is pretty damn durable even if he got hit with a shockwave close up and had a car land on him. My top tech advisors are actually finding something on the phone that basically tracked your location. Who gave this phone to him?"

"It was a gift from Celestia. Why?"

"Well the GPS signal this thing puts out is somewhat of an aircrafts black box. Records everything that passes through the receiver and such. I'm gonna have them send an audio file over to you soon and... I gotta say it's pretty chilling from what I've heard. It was something that happened prior to your departure but a bit after you got here.... Not sure when there but... that's all I know. But... Tell Celestia to disengage the GPS tracking on this thing when she can. Yes she wants to know where he is at all times but its dangerous. It might be disengaged on apps and such but.... if someone is out there that wants to hurt him gets their hands on what ever frequency its on they know where he goes and could see EVERYTHING he does."

"Noted... Wont look at my phones the same way again...."

"Alright. I'll let Ryder know I spoke to you. He might be worried about you still but if anything changes I'll contact you somehow. Wolf out."

The phone went silent after a click. Daring looked to Celestia as she gave the phone back. "So? Did he mention anything about Ryder?" She asked.

Daring nodded as they all sat down. Celestia at the end of the table, Dash and Daring on either side of her. "Ryder's up and walking but... he's still unfit to fly." She said. "Good to know he's doing well thus far.... probably about as well as I am." Just then a little bell chime rang out. Celestia looked to her phone as it brightened up.

"Huh... Wolf sent me something...." She looked back to Daring. "Did he say anything about this here?" The pegasus mare at her side nodded. "Do you need to see my phone again?" She nodded once more. Celestia sighed and handed her phone over once more.

"I'm going to be a minute. He needs me to listen to this audio recording.... If you want you can order for me while I listen to this stuff. Just... please tell me you remember my order from day one here...." Celestia nodded as Daring tapped at the screen a few times opening the text.

She opened the audio message and it came to just a black screen with a play button in the middle. She tapped it and held it to her ear. A few beeps were heard before a voice came up. It was unfamiliar to her. "Okay.... Audio recording number three- Subject nine seventy two." A stallion said.

Daring listened closely as a familiar grunt was heard. "Alright who the fuck is calling me right now?! Cadence if this is you it's not a good time!" She heard Ryder say. "I'm pissed off and Shining can tell you why calling me when pissed isnt a good idea!"

A faux shocked gasp was heard. "Oh do you kiss your lover with that mouth?" Another familiar voice said. She huffed knowing it was Ahuizotl's. "Listen stallion... I've got a proposition for you... I know who you are and you have to know who I am...." She heard Ryder huff.

"Listen asshole I've got no time for you. Say what you want before I have this damn call traced and you in jail for harrassment!"

"I've avoided jail and capture from natives in a far off jungle. What makes you think you can catch me even for a moment?"

"Seven twenty three Green Grove.... One word and guards will be on your ass from every direction." Ahui hummed.

"You're that determined arent you....?" Ryder said nothing. "Well then General.... I have a proposition for you.... It's about your lover you have."

"Fuck off you cunt."

"HEY! Just hear me out now or I'm doing something that would be regretful for you as well as me... and I want to play nice here...." Daring's heart sank a bit fearing Ryder's answer. She heard the stallion sigh.

"Fine... What the hell do you fucking want?"

"I have access to a lump some of money right now....your choice with that or something you dream of having.... anything and everything your heart desi-"

"GET TO THE FUCKING POINT!"

"...I'm letting you have this one because I do end up rambling.... But what I want you to do is head back to where you came from and leave Daring here.... either that or bring me her head and you get what ever you want and then some... no tricks... The price on her head isnt much for top of the line bounty hunters... just mercenaries who wanna make a quick buck. But you.... I've dealt with you before... Just a few years or so ago.... Outside of Ponyville and a few miles north in a forest."

"....Look.... If you think for five seconds that I'm gonna betray someone I love you've got another thing coming and you know what that is? A bullet to the fucking head if we ever meet up close. The price on her head doesnt matter... Now you better hope I dont come with a shot gun.... by the by call me again and maybe that will be the case and they might question me on why there is bits of shit in your chest cavity!"

"...Fine you wont now but we'll see soon enough.... Remember this voice because you'll be obeying it soon..."

The phone clicked and beeped before a little robotic voice said it was the end of the call. She looked to Celestia as she and Dash watched a waiter walk off with an empty tray in hand. Daring was listening so closely to the audio file of Ahui and Ryder she completely spaced out and missed ordering drinks. She glanced at the table and just saw a few cups. Soda for her, Smoothie for Dash and a margarita for Celestia. Celestia looked to Daring as she slid the phone back. "...Is everything alright? You look pale...." She said.

Daring took her drink and chugged half of it before setting the cup back down panting heavily. "...Ahuizotl wanted Ryder to kill me... Not through hypnosis but... through bribery.... And he never told me about it...." She said. Dash and Celestia looked to her shocked. "...He didnt even want to do it... not even for money, cars or... what ever.... I guess Ahui was forced to hypnotize him.... But there was one flaw... his love for me was stronger...." She gave a little smile tearing up slightly.

Dash shook her head snapping out of her shocked state. "My cousin actually did something right for once!?" She said. Celestia sighed and just reached over flicking her in the ear making her yelp. The blue mare looked to the tall princess beside her. "What the hell?! It was a joke!"

Celestia shushed her. "Ryder might be an idiot on his days off but on the job he's serious. Now please shut up about him. I feel like Scootaloo could come along any minute now." She said. Dash sighed and nodded just drinking her smoothie.

After a while Daring and company found themselves in a motorcade on its way towards Ponyville. Dash, Scootaloo, Celestia and Luna were sitting on either side of a limo. Luna wore a deep blue dress with designs of different constellations in gems. Scootaloo was wearing a dark grey hoodie, a blue tshirt and stone washed jeans and running shoes. Scootaloo climbed onto Daring's lap cuddling up to her. "....Are you scared at all Daring?" She asked.

Daring sighed hugging the filly. "...Not really scared as much as I am nervous and excited..." She replied. "Nervous because of who I am and kind of excited because... it'll be the first time in forever to where I can actually be myself in front of everyone..." She glanced at the princesses who were talking with each other and Dash who was just playing a game on her phone. "I mean... here in front of you, Dash and the princesses.... that's different than what I'm going to get myself into..." She looked to the filly. "...Back when this whole thing started and waaaaay before who I was became secret I was a child who never had many friends... I was looked on as a dreamer and someone who didnt know what i'd be doing for my life.... I didnt even have a cutie mark until I was fifteen. Now you... you still have me beat by a good few years. Until then I was a nobody but... I realized what I'd be doing and just kept it secret unless it was someone who trained me to fight and protect myself. Those who knew me before forgot about me because they never cared much for me when I was younger.... But if they did manage to remember me they'd feel so bad for me and wish they could apologize but that's where A.K. Yearling came into play...." She sighed looking out the window. "You know... I should save this for later... I kinda feel as if I'm going to cry and wake up..... This is a dream that I dont want to wake up from.... its one that I've wanted to come true for quite a while...." She hugged the filly and held her tight. Scootaloo hugged back.

"Well... I'm right here for you like my big brother was..." She sighed and smiled at the filly.

"...Well.... You can keep a secret like him cant you?" Scootaloo nodded. "Good.... Maybe I could persuade you to tell me a few secrets about your brother just in case he teases me hm?" The filly got a devilish smile on her face.

"...I wouldnt say I would but.... Dash told me my big brother wet his pants last time he stayed in her house..." Daring snickered a bit.

"That's gonna be music to his ears when he hears that from me!"

They continued to speak only to each other getting to know one another, keeping one another happy while still strengthening Daring's nerves to speak on Live TV and an audience about who she really was. But... would this still go over well?

To be continued....