I remained at the top at the palace gates as the last of the Militarist forces were escorted away to likely be interrogated or imprisoned. Following the death of the General the command of the Militarist army fell to the Lieutenant General, safe to say once he recognised the predicament he was left with the Lieutenant General called for the surrender of all his forces. It would take time for the word to reach those remaining in the south of the Griffin Empire, but tonight the war will officially come to an end when both side agree on the terms of a peace treaty.

I just stayed in place for the next few hours as everyone went about various duties and jobs, I only moved when I took a drink from my canteen or took a new cigarette from the packet. I just spent ages thinking about the last three months I spent in this world, I've already spent two-thirds of my time here caught in another nations conflict. I've come to a world which allegedly has only known peace for the last millennia yet have somehow found myself at the centre of a war. Am I responsible for what has happened here? Have I brought war to this world..?

...Nah, what a load of rubbish. One person can't have this much of an effect on the world unless they're a major political figure, I just happened to turn up at a time where conflict was brewing.

Stamping out the cigarette stub I rise from my position and place my canteen back into its pouch, picking up my helmet I attach it to my vest as I begin to walk back into the palace courtyard. The area has now been cleared of all the dead and is currently being used as a makeshift medical centre for those who were injured in the fighting up here, looking around I find considerably more injured Griffins then Ponies. Examining the various camping beds I found one familiar medical Griffin working on a patient, slowly I step up behind him and clear my throat, "Still working hard I see."

"Some of us still have work to do. Just cause you finished your role doesn't mean everybody else has," Balbean doesn't even turn to look to me as he speaks.

I run my hand through my hair as I look over the various medical team members working, "So what will happen now?"

Pausing from his patient he stands up straight, "We rebuild, it will take time but we will fix all the damage that has been caused to the Griffin Empire-"

"-I don't mean for the Empire... I meant with us. We finished our deal... so what now?"

Balbean places a medical tool back into his harness and steps up to me, "I will do what I can to ensure you get your intelligence network as promised, I will also look into finding you a way back home to your own world. For now though I fear we must part ways, I have much to do to help rebuild."

Nodding my head slowly I take a step back, "I would say it's been a pleasure but that would be a lie. Stay out of trouble," I turn and make my way further down the courtyard towards the main hall. When I glance over my shoulder I catch Balbean watching me as I move further away. Reaching the main door I push it open and enter to see various Royalist and Equestrian soldiers eating together, one particular group stands out so I make my way straight towards them. Reaching the group I sit down alongside them, Georg, Spitfire and Sure Strike all look to me, "Please tell me we've got something good to eat."

Georg slides a mess tin over to me containing scrambled eggs and small pieces of what I presume is sausage, "At least you and those Imperial Pegasi eat meat, the rest of the Ponies are so picky with their food."

Spitfire looks up from her own food, "Well your food hardly appeals to us, get some fish then we'll talk."

Glancing to Spitfire I pull my fork away from my mouth, "You guys eat fish? Since when?"

"Pegasi primarily eat fish compared to other races, though they do sometimes eat it as well. It's not a common part of our diet but we do have it from time to time"

"Now somebody tells me," Having a mouthful of my scrambled eggs my face scrunches up slightly at the bland flavour. Have they never heard of seasoning? They could at the very least salt it. "God almighty. This is crap."

Spitfire looks up from her food, "Well, at least it's hot."

"Yeah, that reminds me of the time William's had the shits. That was hot I wouldn't have eaten that either," This earns a laugh from Georg and a couple of the Wonderbolt's where as Spitfire just shakes her head, "You got anything to drink other then water?"

Georg lifts a small kettle from alongside him, "Coffee okay?" Nodding to him he grabs a metal mug and fills it with the warm beverage.

I take the drink and enjoy the warm nectar as it warms me right up, "I need somebody to take me back down to the medical centre as soon as we finish up here. Can any of you lot give me a hand? I can't be arsed to walk down that narrow passage with all of my kit."

"Checking up on Sunny and Chaser?" I nod to Georg, "Give them my best, I hope they're okay."

Cocking an eyebrow I look to him, "You're not coming down?"

"Afraid not, I have new orders to guard the palace. It seems our time together has come to an end, Lieutenant," Placing his mess tin down he rapidly stands in front of me and salutes, "It's been a honour, Sir."

Pushing myself back onto my aching legs I salute back, "It's been a pleasure, Corporal. You've done good," Reaching my hand out to him he quickly takes it and gives me a strong handshake, "You ever find yourself in Equestria come and look me up, we need to go out for a proper piss up."

"A 'piss up?' That doesn't exactly sound inviting."

"A night out doing nothing but getting really, really drunk. We're going to get so shit faced."

A smile creeps across his face, "Sounds good. I may hold you to that."

Spitfire and the rest of the Wonderbolt's begin to rise from the floor and head towards the door, "We're heading down now, John. If you want that lift you better come along."

Looking to her I immediately lean down and scoff the rest of my food much to Georg's amusement. Dropping the empty tin I smirk to him before jogging to catch up to Spitfire as she leaves the main hall.

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Pushing the tent flaps to the side I walk into the main medical centre, numerous medics and nurses are rushing around treating patients from both sides of the conflict. Stepping further in I move to the side as a medical trolley is pushed towards me carrying a wounded Unicorn with various shrapnel wounds across her face, watching as she passes I find myself worried as to what state I'll find Chaser in. Not wanting to waste the medical staffs time I start to check the various patricians separating the critically injured soldiers, I could only guess that this is where they would have Chaser due to the degree of his injury.

Peeking through a gap I notice a recognisable midnight blue coat, taking a breath I separate the curtains and walk straight in. To my surprise I find that Chaser is awake, his head tilts towards me forming a grin on his face once he recognises that I'm his visitor, "John. You're alright."

Scoffing I rub my knuckle along my armour, "Of course I am. You know me, I'm not going to back down from a fight."

Sitting up Chaser grunts as he holds onto his bandaged wound, "Is everypony else okay?"

"Yeah everyone is fine, only you and Sunny let down the team," My mouth curls up at the corners into a smirk.

"Don't forget the Captain, he let you down as well."

"Well he's a typical Rupert so I wouldn't expect anything else," I bring myself to the bed and sit on the corner.

Chaser tilts his head, "Aren't you a 'Rupert' then? You're also an officer."

"Am I a typical officer? How many officers get drunk with their team?"

Chaser takes his time as he tries to come up with a name, "I've got nothing."

"So how are you feeling?"

"I feel like shit," Chaser chuckles to himself, "Now I know how you feel."

Leaning closer I pat his leg, "Welcome to the very prestigious club, you get an honorary scar when you join up."

"I don't exactly feel honoured," There is a pause as he looks down to the shaven patch on his foreleg, "Thank you, John."

"For what?"

Looking back up to me I can see the sorrow in his eyes, "You saved my life... I probably would have died up there if it wasn't for you."

Scratching my neck I stand alongside him, "I didn't do much, I just gave you that drug to put you under."

"You helped me didn't you?" I nod in response, "I wouldn't have been able to put up with for much longer."

"You should be thanking Balbean, he's the one who removed the bullet and stopped the bleeding," Out of the corner of my eye I catch his armour underneath the bed. Retrieving it I hold it in front of me and run my thumb over the bullet hole, "This armour doesn't stand a chance against rifles or even pistols for that matter, your only edge is protection from bladed and other melee weapons. I promise that I'm going to work on getting you something better to keep you safe, nobody should go through the pain we've suffered."

Smiling softly Chaser nods his head, "I'm sure Sunny would love to help you with that. How is she anyways?"

Resting the armour on his bed I look back to him, "I don't know. I was going to check up on her once I'd seen you."

Chaser just chuckles, "Glad you value me over your marefriend,"

"She isn't my 'marefriend'. We're just friends."

He starts to wiggle his eyebrows? "Good friends?"

Shaking my head I glance to the curtain when I gain a stupid idea. Putting on as sultry of a voice as I can I saunter up to him and lean close, "What's the matter? Feeling left out?"

His smile immediately drops as he tries to scoot away, "Err, John? What are you doing?"

Climbing onto the bed I position myself fully over him, "Shush. No more words."

"JOHN! GET OFF!" He tries kicking away as we start an impromptu wrestling match on the bed.

I'm interrupted when the curtains are suddenly pulled back, "What in the wide, wide world of Equestria is going on in here!?" Chaser and myself freeze as we slowly look to the curtain, standing there I find Shining Armor staring daggers at us.

Looking back to Chaser I can't help but smirk as I whisper to him, "I so do love this private time we have," Jumping off the bed I straighten my uniform and clear my voice, "Something I can do for you Captain?"

He just stands their completely dumbfounded at what he had just witnessed, "First off you can stop mounting stallions which are under my command ... I never thought I would ever have to give that order," He says that last part quietly under his breath.

"But the mares are still fair game? Right?" His eyes narrow even further giving me my answer. Looking over my shoulder I smirk to Chaser, "So sorry darling, but I'm afraid we can no longer engage with one another in the matter to which you have become accustomed."

Chaser just stares at me in a state of shock with his face a bright beet red, "Buck you, John!"

I just chuckle "Maybe later," I look back to the Captain, "So why are you here?"

The Captain continues to stare as he grinds his teeth, "With me! Now!" Before I can reply he stomps out of the cubicle and towards the exit.

Looking to Chaser I grin slightly, "Well he's pissed. Get some rest mate, I'll see you later on."

Stepping out Chaser calls out to me, "What does that word even mean?"

Pausing I lean back around the curtain to look at him, "Which word? Mate?" Chaser nods, "It's just another word for friend, you know like pal or buddy," I step back out of the cubicle and head towards the exit of the medical centre, it's safe to say that after my little moment I'm getting a fair few looks as I pass various people. Leaving the centre I find Shining looking up towards the palace, "You wanted to see me?"

Exhaling a heavy breath Shining turns to me as he attempts to give me the stare you'd expect from from a drill Sergeant, "What the hay was going on in there?"

Shrugging I rest my hands in my trouser pockets, "I was just having a laugh."

"That kind of behaviour is unacceptable! You're supposed to be an officer yet you behave like somepony who just started college!"

Scowling myself I step closer to him, "I am an officer, I just don't have a silver spoon wedged up my arse."

I can see the anger building within him as he moves mere inches from in front of me, "What did you say!?"

"You fucking heard me! We just won a war and you're getting pissy about my behaviour!? My team have been through a lot so forgive me if I try to have a laugh with them every now and then, I care for them more then you do whilst you sit behind your maps planning an attack which sends men to their deaths!" -I push my palms against him knocking him back slightly- "Gain a sense of fucking perspective, there's more important things in life then being prim and proper. Now if you don't mind I'm going to check on the rest of my team."

Shoulder barging him I move past him and back into the medical centre. I though I was getting a lot of looks before but now everyone seems to be staring at me, I guess they never expected anyone to give their Captain a bollocking. Moving past Chasers cubicle I find him talking to a doctor so I decide not to interrupt, I need to see Sunny anyways. Coming to the last section I come across the minor casualties who only require minor observations or don't need immediate medical intervention.

Stepping around them I find who I'm looking for when I see Sunny curled up asleep on a mat on the floor. Stepping up to her I lower myself to the floor and sit alongside her. It doesn't take too long before she starts to wake up, opening her eyes she looks straight up to me. "W-what happened?"

"You wore yourself out helping Shining maintain his shield. You helped to keep everyone safe," Smiling I run a hand through her mane.

"Did we beat them? The Militarists?"

"That we did, I personally put a bullet in the General. We'll soon be going home, you can spend time with your family again."

Upon hearing that a smile quickly spreads across her face, "I've missed them so much."

"I know," -I pat my hand on her back- "I miss mine every day."

Her face immediately drops as she lets her mane fall over her face, "I'm sorry. That was insensitive-"

"-Don't apologise, Sunny. Just enjoy the moments you have with your family, that's the most important thing in life. It's the reason many went to fight back home, to protect their loved ones. I enlisted just like my father, grandfather and great grandfather did. We joined to keep our country and family safe from harm. You and everyone else here have done the exact same thing, by fighting you kept your family safe. You should be proud of what you've done, your family and friends will praise you for your actions."

I can see tears forming in her eyes as she averts her gaze from me, "John... I don't think I can do this anymore."

"What do you mean?"

"Fighting... I can't hurt anypony else, it's tearing me apart," She breaks down into sobs as she raises a hoof to her face.

Leaning closer I wrap my arms around her and hold her tight, "Shh... It's okay. Hopefully you won't have to fight anymore. This is the first war Equestria has had for over one-thousand years, there likely won't be another for another millennia," She doesn't stop crying, sobbing softly against me I hold her tighter, "Look... spend some time with your family, talk to them and figure things out. They will support you no matter what you decide and so will I. In fact I'm going to make everyone have the next month off, you all need a break before you're thrown back into the deep end."

Slowly she pulls away from my chest and looks up to me with those sad eyes, a small smile curling on the corners of her mouth, "Thank you."

I run my hand along her back, "Should you decide to come back after the month I intend to work on something which will hopefully save a lot of lives," Slowly she begins to nod her head as she runs a hoof over her eyes, "Now get some sleep, I intend to do the same."

As she moves to lie back down I look back over my shoulder to see Shining standing at the other end of the medical centre looking towards me, he still looks fairly pissed but also seems to show a bit of compassion. Not wanting to deal with the likes of him I lie down alongside Sunny and close my eyes, it doesn't take too long before I find Sunny curling up against me. With a faint chuckle I wrap an arm around her and drift off to sleep.

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By 21:00 on September 12th the Griffin civil war had officially come to an end, the Lieutenant General of the Militarist forces agreed to the terms of the peace treaty and order the immediate surrender of all his forces. I spent the next week back in Wingston with my Sections continuing to work on the train line which would help increase relations between the Griffin Empire and Equestria, Sunny was soon back on her feet but was unable to use her magic whereas Chaser was up and about but couldn't really do much on account of his injury. The Equestrian forces would gradually withdraw to ensure stability in the region, our Battalion was fortunate in the sense that we'd be the first to leave the Empire.

On September 20th we finally got the go ahead to board the trains at the new station in Wingston to return to Canterlot. I had already said my farewells to Georg and Balbean, along with Sure Strike who would for the time being remain with the rest of the Imperial Pegasi, Haralt also remained behind seeing as he had no military obligation. I informed everyone of the time off I expected them to take, along with informing them that should they wish to remain under my command they come to me from as early as November.

Boarding the train I find my seat and rest all of my kit in the luggage bin overhead. Before I sit down I find a garment bag hanging on a hook near the cabin door. Making my way towards it I find a note and examine it.

John,

We can't wait to see you when you get back to Canterlot.

We have heard of all the good you have done for the Griffin Empire and the risk you took to save those under your command.

We can't say how proud we are of you.

We look forward to seeing you once you return.

Your friends,

The bottom of the card is signed by the six girls back in Ponyville, smirking I pocket the card as I lift the bag from the hook. Heading to the trains toilets I unzip the bag to find the uniform Rarity had made for me, she must have figured it would be more appropriate for the homecoming parade. I'm more than happy for the change of clothes, I've spent the last two months living in this single uniform having to wash it on a regular basis. Straightening the tunic and beret I leave my MTP in the garment bag and take it back to my seat where I throw it on top of my pile of kit. Although the war is over I still decide to keep my pistol and sword on me, the sword I can use in the parade anyways.

As the train reaches Equestria everybody's expressions become much more cheerful, I think the fact that they're actually going home has finally hit them. It's like being back on tour back home, even though we knew we were going home we never actually felt relaxed until we were up in the air. We pass by a number of major settlements seeing crowds cheer for us as we return from the war, Rainbow falls, the Crystal Empire, below Cloudsdale then finally Canterlot.

Once the train comes to a halt everyone is quick to disembark. Carrying my kit off I place it on one of the carriages provided which will transport our kit to the barracks, or castle in my case. We all assembled at various positions to form the military parade, I line up to the front of my Section and central whereas Shining Armor moves directly to the front of the entire parade.

Before too long the parade starts to march as the band at the front begins to play some sort of Equestria marching song which in a way reminds me of the British Grenadiers March back home... in fact it seems to be exactly the same except for the fact that those marching are singing and using completely different words. Another Pony impromptu musical... great. I suppose there's bound to be a few similarities between our worlds, even in the musical sense. Crimson herself was not behind me in the parade, instead she was towards the front playing amongst the band.

My sword is drawn in front of me as we march being held vertically, the only other weapons present on the parade are the standard spears which are being wielded by the regular units. We are soon out on the main road heading towards Canterlot castle, on either side of the road crowds have gathered cheering and welcoming the soldiers home. I had never been one for parades so I zone out listening only for instructions from the Captain, I joined a unit that didn't have a major parade element to them for a reason, if I wanted to be on parade I would have joined the Coldstream Guards.

Passing through the castle gates we find the four Princesses gathered at the main castle entrance alongside the girls from Ponyville, the smiles on their faces once they see us brings a small sense of pride, kinda feels the same as when my friends and family welcomed me back from tour. As we begin to do our first loop I turn my head to the side to face them whilst I bring my sword up level with my face for the salute, I'm surprised they recognise the gesture as the four soon bow their heads to me.

As the band ceases playing the parade comes to a halt in front of the Princesses, stepping around I join the rest of the officers at the front of the parade and holster my sword. Everyone begins to quieten down as Celestia steps forwards and begins to address everyone. I always hated speeches so I decide to do what every guy does best and zone completely out.

Following the next hour everyone falls out and goes to join their families and friends. Stepping away I approach the girls as they all smile to me. Before I can reach them however Pinkie manages to leap across the open ground to collide right with my chest knocking me to the floor, "Johnny! Your back! It's been so hard being away form my bestest Human friend for two months!" -She suddenly inhales a deep breath of air- "Oh my Gosh, we have to throw you a party!"

Pinkie is suddenly lifted from me and moved to the side in Twilight's magical aura, "Sorry, John, that's just Pinkie being Pinkie."

Lifting myself up I dust off the uniform and straighten my beret as I look to them all, "It's alright. And don't worry Pinkie, we can go and have a party down at the pub or somewhere we can get booze," I just watch as a smile seems to stretch a mile wide along her face."

Rarity's magic brushes the dirt from my back as she step closer, "You just got back and the first thing you wish to do is indulge yourself at a tavern?"

"Yeah. Don't worry, you guys are all coming with me. So is everyone in the Section, I need to get a bottle of whiskey and follow tradition."

"So long as it doesn't end up with a... mature topic like last time," I can see her face scrunching at the recollection of the sexual game we played last time.

Rainbow jumps up to hover alongside me, "Oh come on, that's what made that night so awesome."

Everybody just shakes their head at her enthusiasm. Clapping my hands together I begin to walk to the main entrance, "Right, come on then. I could do with a drink and it will be a good time to catch up," Looking back as I step off for the entrance I notice the others from my Section all following shortly behind with their own friends and family.

Entering the main hall I find a table and remove my tunic placing it on one of the chairs to reserve it. With the table saved I move straight to the bar and get a full bottle of whiskey, several empty glasses a tankard of ale and six tankards of cider for the girls, carrying all the drinks on a tray I place it on the table in front of the girls who all take a cider.

Applejack raises an eyebrow to the whiskey bottle, "Are we really doin' that again?"

"I'm saving it for later on with the rest of my Section, need to keep my tradition alive," Lifting my tankard I manage to drain half of the mug in one go. Clearing my throat I glance to everyone at the table, "So then girls, what exactly have you all been up to whilst I was away?"

"Well you just missed Rainbow's birth-iversary," Tipping her hat back Applejack knocks back her own drink.

I glance between them all in confusion, "What the fuck is a birth-iversary? That makes no sense."

Rainbow chuckles softly, "It was my birthday and also the anniversary of when I moved to Ponyville."

"So, what? You mixed two celebrations into one?" Everybody nods, "Fair enough. How'd that go then?"

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We spent the next three hours talking about events here in Equestria, as you can imagine they asked me a fair bit about the war but I decided it would be best to keep the details to a minimum. One by one the girls all retired for the night, plenty of alcohol will usually make you want an early night. The only one left with me was Applejack, with her often producing her own cider for sale it was only safe to assume that she would be the best at holding her own.

I myself have already tossed back a fair few pints of ale, I can already feel my head spinning slightly from the drinks. Leaning closer I tap my finger on the table top, "So this Ponyville day festival is where one of you lot pick a theme to celebrate the founding of the town?"

"Pretty much, yup."

Chuckling I down the last of my tankard, "Fuck it I should do it, make a giant British theme. Lot's of booze, football matches, traditional British cooking and even more booze."

Applejack just chuckles to me, "Somehow I doubt anypony would know anythin' about your 'football' or your traditional cookin'."

"Yeah you guys wouldn't probably eat it anyways. Not to mention I highly doubt that any of you can play football of all fours," I grasp hold of the whiskey bottle and look around the room trying to locate my squad mates.

"You want me to leave y'all in peace?"

Unscrewing the cap I fill some glasses ready for them all, "I shall leave that entirely up to you."

Smiling Applejack slowly rises from her seat, "I'll leave y'all to it, don't forget we need to get the train early."

"I won't," As she leaves I wave over the rest of my squad as they slowly join me one by one, with some of them still in the Griffin Empire that leaves me with Chaser, Sunny, Silver, Colbalt, Crimson and Comet. Noticing Spitfire off on the side I decide to wave her over as well, she technically was in my Section so I will allow her to join in. Spitfire isn't wearing the usual flight suit I saw in the Griffin Empire, instead she's wearing a blue blazer jacket with a white shirt and tie underneath, the blazer contains a number of military ribbons along with the Wonderbolt emblem, its the sort of thing you'd expect to see the RAF to wear back home. Once everyone is gathered at the table I slide a drink to everyone, "Right everyone, nobody is leaving till we finish this bottle."

Chaser just groans as he takes this glass, "This again? I can't stand whiskey."

"It'll get you in the mood for another round," I just chuckle as he covers his face with a hoof.

Sunny catches his reaction, "Something we should know?"

Before I open my mouth Spitfire steps in, "I heard that John was mounting him."

Laughing I down my whisky leaving a warm sensation in my throat, "It was just for shits 'n giggles."

Silver raises his eyebrow, "For what?"

"A laugh."

Crimson takes a sip of her glass, "So you decided to mount him for a laugh?"

Refilling my glass I glance to Chaser who seems to be trying his best to disappear into his chair, "I didn't literally mount him, you guys just don't have the same level of banter that we do back home. Now everyone lets end this trail of conversation and all of you should down your drinks."

They all look to each other before finishing off their glasses one by one, they all have mixed expressions with disgust being the primary one. Spitfire leans over and refills her glass, "At least somepony has good taste in drinks."

Taking a swig from my glass I push her slightly in her chair, "You should see the other booze we have at home, scotch, Jägermeister, absinthe and many other beauties."

"Sounds like heaven."

"Oh it fucking is. The staple of a good night out involves lots of Jägerbombs," Smirking I glance across the room to see Luna making her way across the hall, "Excuse me everyone," Standing up I take my drink and another filled glass with me as I make my way to her. With her back to me I stroll alongside her and hold the glass directly in front of her eyes making her jump, "Fancy a drink?"

Looking at me for a moment she finally levitates the glass from my hand and carries it in front of her, "John, It's good to see that you have returned safe and well."

"Well I wouldn't say well... I now have a lovely scar across my abdomen when I had a piece of shrapnel lodged in me. Other then that I'm just peachy," Sipping my glass again I look over the rest of the room, "So where is your sister?"

"She's gone to the study for the time being. She's making preparations for establishing trade with the Griffin Empire once it's government is established," She sniffs the contents of the drink before looking back to me, "Never was a fan for whiskey, personally I always preferred brandy."

"Well if you don't want it I will," She raises her eyebrow as she looks to me swaying slightly alongside her.

"You've clearly been enjoying yourself. Don't you think you've had enough?"

"There's no such thing as enough booze," Finishing my drink I place the glass down on the table and hold my hand out, reluctantly she places hers into my hand.

"Don't go overboard, I know what you're like drunk."

Tilting my head I grin sheepishly, "Do you actually remember much from that night?"

Giggling softly she looks to me, "I recall a few small details, such as how you tried joining in with the band only to get kicked off the stage."

"Sounds like me... Speaking of which how about I stick on some music?"

Luna eyes me sceptically, "What exactly have you got in mind?"

Taking out my phone I look around the room to see that it is now mostly empty, most people have now gone home with their families or to have an early night. Deciding there's no need to connect my phone to a speaker this time I just select shuffle on my phone and play the song out loud.

She just looks at me with a perplexed expression as the drums and guitar kick in, I down the glass she gave me as I get a few looks from the others, "I fucking love this song."

"It's a lot more different than the music you played before you left," She just tilts her head as she listens to the song.

"There's many different music genres, I don't listen to rock twenty-four-seven. I do have some variety," When I turn around I find that the others had all finished the whisky and have decided to start some sort of dancing circle. Cheeky fuckers having it all so quick.

Luna's eyes widen as she hears the start of the lyrics, "Why did he mention sex?" I'm about to reply but I get cut off as she hears more of the lyrics, "'Feel nuts'? John that best not be referring to a certain type of nuts."

I just grin nervously as her expression shifts, "Maybe... hey i didn't make the song, it's just really catchy."

"He just said you make him 'rise an hour early just like daylight savings time'," I can see the embarrassment in her cheeks as they turn her midnight coat and entirely different shade.

"He makes a valid point about being mammals," I can't help but chuckle as I watch her reaction.

She just stares wide eyed at my phone as the chorus kicks in, I'm guessing that this song is something that would never be made or even played in Equestria, "'Getting horny now'? Why does your species have a song on this?"

Laughing I lean against a chair, "It's just a piss take, Luna. Don't take it so seriously."

Luna just shakes her head as she just stands there listening to the music for another minute, "I'm going to leave you to 'do it doggy style', try not to get into too much trouble, John."

As she leaves I just grin, "No promises, moon-butt."

She stops on the spot and turns to face me, I can already see the irritation on her face, "Excuse me?"

I just pause as I look to her, in my stupid inebriated state I had somehow forgotten that I was addressing a Princess. Her expression never falters as she locks eyes with me, "Lu-"

I suddenly feel her magic wrap around my body as my feet lift off the ground. Before I know it I'm flying across the room and impact with one of the empty tables, rolling off the top I slide across the floor until I come to a halt alongside Spitfire's hooves. Trying to sit up I glance to Luna who just has an amused expression on her muzzle before she turns to saunter off.

Spitfire just leans directly over me and grins, "It isn't wise to irritate the Princess."

Groaning I stand back up, "I noticed," Losing my balance I topple back over onto my knees.

"Okay... I think you've had enough now," Helping me up I'm able to stick on my feet as I use her as support, "Come on, I better take you to your room," As we step off we both wobble with each step as Spitfire has also had a number of drinks, passing our table I collect my tunic and beret before we leave the room.

Stumbling we slowly make our way down the numerous corridors in the search for my room for the night. As we stroll I get bored and slowly begin to run a finger through the feathers on Spitfire's wings earning a slight gasp as she stops on the spot, "John! Don't do that."

"Why? They look so soft," Not catching her hint I instead run my palms along them getting a slight shudder from her in response.

Spitfire doesn't exactly complain but just begins moving again, "Lets just get you back quick."

"It can't be that bad..." I run another finger over the wing joint then through her feathers, "It's not like it's turning you on or anything," She suddenly stops in her tracks causing me to trip. When I look back to her I can see the bright red blush spread across her cheeks as she averts her gaze. My eyes widen when I realise what I was doing, "Holy shit... I was, wasn't I?"

Spitfire just gives a sultry smile as she kicks the door alongside her opening it up, "Get your flank in there."

Oh fuck. She's not expecting a fuck now is she? Reluctantly I step into the room to find it's the exact same one I had before shipping off to war. Entering the room I throw my tunic and beret on the nearest chair along with removing my utility belt with it's weapons attached. Noticing a liquor cabinet I dive straight in and select a bottle of port, pulling out the cork I enjoy the sweet smell as I sit on the bed. Drinking straight from the bottle I look to Spitfire as she closes the door behind her, "Want some?"

"I think we've had enough... but I suppose this is a special occasion," Joining me on the end of the bed she takes the bottle from my grasp and enjoys the drink contained within, I can't help but grin as she tries to drink more then me.

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"Give those back!" Spitfire giggles as she tries climbing up me to reach the sunglasses I retrieved from her jacket.

"Only if you get me a pair, I want a pair of aviators," My speech is heavily slurred from all the alcohol.

Spitfire just pouts as she slowly blinks, "I may need something in return."

Putting the glasses on myself I drain the last of our second bottle and drop it on the floor, "For a pair of shades? Extortionate!" When I look back to her I find her body positioned low as if she was a cat preparing to pounce, "No! Spitfire!"

She jumps across the bed landing directly on me causing us to roll off and onto the floor with her on top, "Give them back," She is unable to contain her laughs as she weakly tries to get the glasses off of my head. Grinning I wrap my arms around her and start to roll about on the floor leaving me on top, she's continuously trying to wriggle free from my grasp but to no avail. Guffawing she pushes her hooves against my chest, "Stop it!" As she tries one last attempt at escaping my hand ends us squeezing one of her wing joints earning a loud lust-filled moan. Her wings seem to shoot straight out against her control causing them to slap me across the face as she manages to escape my grasp.

Spitifire pushes herself onto her hooves and just freezes as she stares at me, her eyes are glossed over with lust and her cheeks glow bright red. I just sit there with my jaw hanging wide open, "Um... Spitfi-"

I'm quickly cut off as she closes the distance and pressed her lips against mine in an attempt to gain control, being a Captain it's understandable that she likes to be in control. However last time I wasn't in charge, if she want to take control then she'll have to work for it.

Deciding to use my height and strength to my advantage I reach my arms around her and grab onto her flanks, keeping hold of her I stand up keeping her in the air as I push back against the kiss. I image the new position took her off guard slightly as she briefly pauses with a faint chuckle. Stepping towards the nearest wall I pin her against, she's managed to regain some control of her wings allowing her to spread them against the wall to stop them from being crushed.

Moaning into the kiss Spitfire's hips begin to gyrate against my crotch, her hooves running along my back as I feel her attempt to grasp at my shirt. I normally would strip right off but the sensation of her rubbing against my shaft is sending shivers down my spine, it would be a shame to end it too soon. When she finally breaks away from the kiss I can feel her tail coil around my leg, "Strip off," I don't need telling twice.

Carrying her back to the bed I drop her onto the soft covers, rolling on the bed she rests on her barrel as she watches me unzip the side of my boots. Kicking them off I drop my trousers and throw them to the side. As I lift my shirt over my head I freeze when I feel Spitfire pull on my pants, in a matter of seconds I can already feel her fondling my cock as she begins to run her hoof along it. Releasing a moan I finally remove my top and drop it by my feet. Stepping closer I run a hand along Spitfire's cheek as she brings her muzzle closer to me.

With her eyes locked on mine she encases my cock inside her warm mouth, it doesn't take long before she eagerly brings her tongue fully around the shaft as she moves her head back and forth at a rapid pace. As she continues I lean over her and begin to experiment with her wings by running my hands over her joints and softly kneading them. It seems to have the desired effect as she is soon moaning at regular intervals, she's even increasing her speed bringing me close to the edge.

Resting my palm on her forehead I keep her still as I slowly pull back, panting I look to her, "Fucking hell... keep that up and there won't be any fun for you."

Spitfire stands on the bed and kisses against my neck, I can see a damp patch on the sheets from where she was laying down. Gabbing her jacket I quickly unbutton it and try to take it off but with her wings it kinda makes it awkward. Chuckling she steps back and strips out of her uniform throwing it at the foot of the bed, she leans closer and takes her sunglasses off of my head and places them on herself, "It's my turn now," She whispers in a sultry tone as she rests her back on the sheets and begins to run her hoof over her marehood.

Gee I wonder what she could possibly mean, good thing I can take a hint. Kneeling at the edge of the bed I wrap my hands around her hindlegs and drag her to the edge directly in front of me. Tilting her head to look at me it immediately falls back as she releases a moan once she feels my tongue trace around her clit, suckling softly on the nub I run my fingers along her lips gathering her juices. I can only imagine that this is an experience most Ponies wouldn't experience as she is soon moaning out loud and bucking her hips into my face.

Her moans of ecstasy sure did make my efforts feel appreciated. After one final cry she reaches her peak coating my lips in her essence, smirking I pull away and wipe my mouth off on my arm, "Oh... we are far from done," Gaining back some control she sits up and looks to me with her eyes half closed. About to open her mouth I lift her from the bed earning a mild chuckle, I move her around leaving her on top as I lie back on the bed.

Flicking her mane back she trails her tongue across my chest along with the occasional light kiss, "Is this going to be some Human position then?" I only answer her with a grin as I move her over me, positioning myself just right I lower her body down allowing me to impale her causing her to groan softly from the pleasure.

Although this position is new to her it doesn't take long before she starts to get into the rhythm of things, it doesn't take long before the room is filled with the sound of our moans and pants for breath. With each push against me I make sure to concentrate on massaging the joints of her wings, I can already tell from this that they are extremely sensitive especially when Pegasi are sexually aroused. Nearing the edge I sit up and wrap her body closer to mine as I thrust as fast as I physically can into her, Spitfire just screams out in pure bliss as her eyes roll back. As her orgasm subsides I hit my peak and unload inside of her, the sensation once again sends Spitfire over the edge, as she leans against my chest she bites into my shoulder not hard enough to pierce the skin but it would leave a mark for a few days.

As our orgasms draw to a close I fall back onto the bed with Spitfire still holding tight onto my chest, the smell of our musk fills my nostrils as she shuffles slightly on top of my sweat covered skin. Brushing a hand over her mane I lean in and peck her on the forehead earning a soft smirk. Regaining our breaths Spitfire pulls off causing my cum to drip onto the sheets as she rolls alongside me, "Buck... that was... incredible. You lasted longer then most Stallions would have."

Chuckling I wrap my arms around her barrel and pull her close to me, "I've never had that issue before in my life."

I close my eyes as I hold Spitfire close to me, before too long I can hear the soft snoring indicating that my partner for the night had fallen asleep. Grinning to myself I rest my head on the back of her mane and let sleep take me away.

I'm rudely awoken when Spitfire suddenly jolts her head up, removing my hand from her barrel I run it against my forehead in an attempt to numb the agonising thumping from within. Glancing to Spitfire I find her just staring at the door wide eyed. Yawning I lean closer to her, "What is it?"

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

"John!" I recognise the voice as Rainbow's from the other side of the door, "You awake?"

"He must be exhausted after last night," Fluttershy's soft voice also comes from the other side of the door.

Applejack's southern accent is easily the most identifiable, "I did tell him to be up early."

I watch as the door handle illuminates in a sapphire glow I recognise as Rarity's, "I know it's rude to wake him up, however we simply must get to the train station."

As the door slowly creaks open myself and Spitfire both turn to each other with fear plastered against our faces.

Oh fuck!