Well today kinda sucks... Not because it's snowing... It's just I... I may have caught some trouble for being snippy with Applejack at home, Twilight and some of the guards. Only reason for Twilight and the guards was I got booted out of the house in the afternoon and had to go to Twilight's castle and I guess while I was there I was taking a nap, a few guards woke me up and just yelled at them. I tried getting back to sleep and couldnt. Ended up going to Twilight's library and bugged the hell out of Spike and he told her I needed to go. This is apparently my assignment. Take a break from Ponyville, work and she even told Celestia to have me denied at the gates of Canterlot AND her summer home for a week. They pulled out the stops there... Now apparently Rarity is going to Las Pegasus and I'm gonna be going.... Why cant I go elsewhere? Dash is in the hospital again after breaking her leg, Pinkie is with Fluttershy trying to keep each other company while the cakes are out of town and I'm gonna choose to stay away from them because they're sensitive and if I yell at them, Pinkie will cry, Fluttershy will hide from me for a week and Angel... he's gonna bite my ass. Like no joke last time I made Fluttershy mad that little bunny of hers snuck up behind me when I was sitting down and bit me right on the butt. Anyways I pulled up in front of Rarity's boutique with a bag set up in the passenger seat. Bag was packed with three sets of clothes, phone charger, phone, a few changes of underwear and even a diaper or two just in case... AJ packed it. Doesnt trust me outside of the house and it's either piss or be pissed with me. Enough beating around the bush. I huffed as I grabbed my bag and threw it over my shoulder as I stepped out of the car. I was wearing a Celestial guard coat gifted to me by Celestia herself. This one had an extra layer with the fuzz that makes it warm. Also wore my boots and a pair of jeans. I huffed a bit as I shut the door and alarmed it. My breath was like a thick fog in the cold cold air. "Let's get this overwith... Fucking sick of this place and all of these fucking idiot ponies..." I said to myself.

As I walked up to the door I saw curtains to the left and right just flutter a bit. I stopped at the door and knocked once before Rarity opened up the door. Why knock? This side is her house door and it's built right into her shop. That door is on the exact opposite side. Rarity was wearing a white puffy snow coat and matching snow pants and even boots... Compared to me she was almost invisible if she went and hid in the snow. Rarity smiled. "Well I'm glad you can join us Ryder." She said. "Come in come in you must be freezing darling!" I sighed entering into the warm home. It felt good but we've had so much warmth these past months. I was actually enjoying the cold and I'm also glad I didnt have to experience cold and somewhat rusting prosthetic wing. Eh.... Still glad to have my wing even if it's a gift from an evil deity. "So I hear from Applejack and Twilight that you're a bit stressed out and snippy with other ponies. Correct?" I huffed as I walked into her kitchen setting my bag by the door.

"What doesnt get to you through everyone we know?"

"Oh a little bit of everything. Applejack tells me this time you've gone and wet yourself in front of Twilight and threatened to slap some guards when they saw you leak and laughed at you." I huffed sitting down at her dining table.

"Word travels fast it seems... Should be careful what I say to and around AJ... Same with what I do..." She giggled slightly sitting down next to me and taking my hand.

"To be honest Ryder I might hear the occasional gossip from around Ponyville, some stories just have their direct lines while others seem to come from random sources. I know I shouldnt be saying anything but have you heard that Rainbow Dash might just be using Fluttershy to tease Gilda into having a threesome? I mean you've had your share of Gilda havent you? Hasnt she seemed a bit hot under the collar when it comes to having Fluttershy and Dash around??" I looked to her slightly enthused in this story.

"Really now? How do you know this?" She smiled getting up again and going to a tea kettle on the stove that was beginning to whistle and took it off before going to a cabinet to get some mugs out.

"Gilda came in the other day to get a jacket of hers fixed. Told me she ripped it when Dash lifted up Fluttershy's skirt only to show her she wasnt wearing any underwear. Fluttershy being embarrassed proceeded to fix her skirt and act like nothing happened only to 'accidentally' trip and get back at Dash by showing her a thong she supposedly got from Spitfire during our last visit to the training facility in Cloudsdale." I shook my head trying my best not to pop a boner thinking about that.

"...Of course Dash did that... I think she did the same thing to Applejack but instead just asked. Tried to get her any way she could until I told her to back off. Hell I think she's even asked me to do it a few times out of desperation for a threesome." Yeah... I almost took it up but that was until I thought about the potential risks. Accidental pregnancies, the now irrelevant incestuous weirdness (like she'd even let my dick near her) and shit like that. Not to mention what AJ would do to me if I even slipped a pinkie into either of their panties.

I honestly would've gone and said more but we were interrupted by a yell. "RARITYYYYY!" We heard Sweetie Belle yell.

Rarity sighed shaking her head as she started to pour some tea into the mugs. "I'm in the kitchen Sweetie!" She called back. She huffed. "I swear it's like she doesnt even bother to come look for me..."

"C-can you just come up here Rarity? I have a little problem here!"

I looked to Rarity as she came back with the mugs of tea. "Should we check on her?" I asked. "If I've heard Scootaloo and Applebloom call out because there's a problem it's usually something they cant hide and need you to help with.... say a wet bed or she got something stuck somewhere." She looked to me confused. "Applebloom got one of her toys stuck in the hinge of the door and jammed it a bit. Had to climb in the window, fix the door, and save her toy. If you were thinking differently you might need to rethink your life." I could see her blush a bit.

"I wont admit a thing but you might be right..." She set the mugs down and beckoned me. "C'mon. Let's go check on her." And I dont know if checking on her was a good idea or a bad idea because when we went up to her room her whole room was a mess, smelt of stale urine and uh... like she just messed herself which she kinda did.... she was standing in the middle of her room with clothes and toys spread around on the floor, her bed was a mess and so was her dresser. Sweetie stood in the room with her dress hiked up a bit in the back. As much as she tried to hide it from me I could see the little bulge in her purple underwear. "Sweetie? What happened?"

Sweetie Belle blushed averting her gaze. "....I uh.... I had a little gas but trusted it too much..." She said. "And why is Ryder here? Is Scootaloo with him? I could use her help...." Rarity huffed.

"She's not here and Ryder is coming with us to Las Pegasus. Princess Twilight's orders you see." She looked to me. "Why dont you go downstairs and get one of those mugs of tea? Honey is in the cabinet to the right of the sink bottom shelf." I nodded and left the room just kinda worrying about Sweetie Belle. I sat at the dining table with my tea after grabbing a bottle of lemon juice from the fridge and squirted a bit into my tea. Tasted good. Why was I worrying about Sweetie Belle? Well... she's my little sisters best friend and if I'm right she hasnt been around her often since the house burned down. I might need to have a talk with her... That took maybe of about ten minutes before Rarity came back into the kitchen with Sweetie on her arm wearing the same dress yet smelling of baby powder and blushing a bit. "There we are! Cleaned and powdered and ready to go! Are you enjoying the tea?"

I nodded. "Yeah it's pretty good. Hope you dont mind I used some of your lemon juice from the fridge. Not much of a honey kinda guy." I said. She smiled sitting Sweetie down next to me.

"Oh it's fine darling. My home is yours as long as you keep your nose clean." I sipped my tea rolling my eyes as I closed my eyes. Made it seem like I was actually enjoying the tea more than I was. Rarity sighed again. "I'm SO ready to head to Las Pegasus... Of course even though this is business I still want to have some sort of fun along the way..." I glanced over to her as she was looking out the window. "The city of lights and the city that never sleeps! Town of chance and the mistress luck watching over all. A price at the tables could mean being set for life or ruined beyond repair..." Yeah that's what I could say about my career if I continue to snap at Princesses and other guards... demoted straight back to a fucking recruit... Back to basic training and I'd have to work my way up.... back to what I am now. Anyways she looked back at us. "If I were you I'd finish that tea and have a quick potty break before going. Sure there are toilets on the train but we need to get this one out before it starts to snow and clogs up the tracks." I nodded and just chugged the rest of my tea. Ooooh it tasted so good but it kinda burned on the way down. Wasnt really that bad though.

Sweetie Belle sighed a bit. "Can I at least get dressed first? It's cold outside and I'm still in my pajamas!" She said. Rarity rolled her eyes.

"Alright but hurry. We need to leave soon and I'm not going to miss the train!" I looked to Sweetie Belle and she got off her chair running out of the kitchen and upstairs. We sat there for about five minutes, gave me time to run to the restroom and use the toilet real quick. Tea went right through me. As I came back down I saw Rarity ready by the door with Sweetie Belle and a few suitcases... Two to be exact. Two big ones. Sweetie Belle's was small... I kinda made a noise of hesitancy. Rarity looked to me. "Is something wrong Ryder?"

I nodded a bit. "Uh... yeah... I dont think those are gonna fit in my car...." I said. "Not even gonna help if one is in the trunk..." Yeah these things were as big as my body going from hip to hip and as tall as my
lower stomach even with the handle down. Rarity pinched her nose.

"...Well we certainly are not taking my truck... I'd call Pinkie but she's busy and she's the only one with a big enough vehicle for everything...." She looked to me. "You better have something to help us get to Las Pegasus because we are going to miss the train!"

I huffed and dug into my pocket pulling out my phone. "Well I know Twilight isnt gonna let me get a guard escort to the station and we are not gonna be walking... I know I'm gonna be the one pulling one of those bags as well as mine...." I said. "Just give me a minute and I'll-" Just then my phone vibrated. I looked at the screen and saw a text from Soarin! I looked to Rarity while I unlocked my phone. "One sec!"

I looked back at my phone as it pulled up his text. 'Hey Ryder you ready to train on your flight today?' He asked. 'We wont go too fast or too high. Not good with the cold winds today.'

I started to text back. 'Actually on assignment right now. Gotta get outta Ponyville for a few days and actually wondering if you can do me a huge favor since you're coming. You've got a big SUV right?' I waited a moment.

'Not today. Got Spitfire's car. She's heading to Las Pegasus today and she needs the comfort of that. I've got her sports car. Y'know the one with the flames on it. I know you love that one.'

'Okay that's actually perfect. Is there any way she can swing by and get me and a couple friends as a favor to call in? We're actually on our way to Las Pegasus too and to my friend its a business trip and we dont exactly have the room for her bags...' I waited a moment and crossed my fingers. Rarity looked at me tapping her foot. This moment felt like hours but I finally got my answer.

'Okay I asked and told her it was a favor for me. Now that i've done that you've dodged the bullet of cleaning the bathrooms.' I looked to Rarity and just pumped my fist silently. My phone vibrated again. 'DODGED THE BALL NOT BULLET SORRY GENERAL!'

Rarity huffed. "So? What's going on with what ever you're doing?" She asked. I smiled shoving my phone back into my pocket.

"We just bagged ourselves a ride to Las Pegasus...." I hummed a bit taking my phone back out. "Uh... I need to get your address to our ride I just realized...."

"I swear if it werent for your connections you'd be a bigger idiot than Pinkie when she does something that hurts her twice in a row after we tell her not to do that again!"

"Good because I just booked us a ride from Spitfire. She's heading to Las Pegasus and agreed to pick us up."

Sweetie Belle gasped. "Spitfire?! She's taking us to Las Pegasus?!" She asked. I nodded. "No way! You're awesome Ryder thank you!" She rushed up and hugged me. I smiled hugging her back slightly. Even picked her up and sat her on my arm being a bit weary of her horn. She kinda looked to me worried next. "But... if I have an accident doesnt that mean... Spitfire will see my diaper...?" I sighed.

"Unfortunately yes but think of this: Celestia and Luna have seen Scootaloo diapered. Spitfire is amazing yes but compared to Celestia she's pretty much nothing but dont tell her i said that." She gave me a warm smile and giggled a bit blushing.

Rarity smiled and walked into the shop part of her building. It was a door just to the right of the entrance. Fabric, dresses, suits and ties were everywhere. Tables, displays and such. "While we wait why dont we watch some TV to pass the time? There are certainly going to be some delays with this snow and on the train." She said. And we honestly wouldnt have made the train anyways. Apparently it was stuck in between here and Appleloosa due to a chunk of ice blocking the path. Where did this ice come from? A rock formation above the tracks and no one can get a snow plow to it until it warms up a bit. Or if someone isnt too lazy to contact a fucking service to resume thiers. Seen it happen too many times before with the mayor didnt schedule a team of snowplows and it fell right back onto Twilight who made that decision. Ever wonder why Ponyville has a princess and a mayor? Because guards answer to the princess while the mayor does all the planning for Ponyville and stuff. Twilight steps in only to rectify some mistakes the mayor makes.

Anyways it took about a half hour to get anything from Soarin or Spitfire but after the end credits of a cartoon show me and Sweetie both like (apparently...) the doorbell rang. Sweetie belle gasped. "That must be her!" She said. "Hurry! Get the bags! I wanna meet her now!"

I sighed getting up. "Calm down Sweetie." I said grabbing her hand as she sprang up from the couch. "Spitfire doesnt like it when someone she's meeting goes a bit crazy. Makes her uncomfortable."

Rarity hurried for the door and took a deep breath before opening it. There at the door was exactly who we needed. Spitfire. She wore a jacket like mine except it was wonderbolts colors and she wore thick looking wonderbolt blue snow pants as well as combat boots. She smiled seeing me. "What's going on General?" She asked. "Heard you and a couple others were heading to Las Pegasus. Even better for you I've got an extra bed in my room. Random upgrades are the best!"

Rarity laughed a bit. "Well that's good to hear." She said. "My sister and I already have a room booked at the Twelfth Gate casino and hotel. We had it booked by my good friend who needed my services for a gala dinner event."

"The Twelfth Gate huh? Seems we got the same hotel. Now c'mon. Let's get a move on. Las Pegasus waits for no pony!" We nodded and grabbed our bags. Sweetie Belle hid behind me she was a bit nervous. I just patted her back as we started to the car.

I hopped into the front seat after stuffing all the bags in the back including my own. Sweetie Belle and Rarity sat in the back, Rarity behind the drivers seat and Sweetie behind mine. I sighed just stretching as much as I could. "It's not every day I go to Las Pegasus... What's good to do there?" I asked. Spitfire gave a chuckle.

"What cant you do? Gamble, have a drink or two and hell why not come with me to a show? Sapphire Shores is there and since who I was supposed to go with canceled I have one extra ticket. You are welcome to come if you want." I reclined my seat a bit knowing Sweetie Belle was a little ways away from the back of my seat.

"Maybe.... For now I just kinda want a little nap... wake me when we stop somewhere for food or something..."

"Go right ahead and nap. We'll be on the road for a while but we will stop for food and a quick potty break if needed." I gave her a smile and just closed my eyes.

I was out for a good two hours before we stopped to get food. Stopped at a McHoovians and everyone there was kinda making us nervous. Lucky for us I always carry my badge just in case. Set that thing right out on the table in full view and EVERYONE just backed off. Sure Spitfire got to sign a few autographs for the kids but it was making Rarity and Sweetie uncomfortable. When we got back on the road this time I was in the back with Sweetie Belle as Rarity took the front seat. That was when I pulled out my phone and just started to text ponies. Texted Big Mac and AJ even though I wouldnt get an answer. Just said 'hey hope you guys are being nice to Scootaloo while I'm out.' Even went the extra mile to just be a dick to Dash and took a pic with Spitfire to send to her. She just replied with a middle finger pic with Gilda mooning me. And in the hospital room nonetheless. Oh well kinda keeping this for the ass. Rarity sighed. "I cant believe Las Pegasus is just hours away!" She said. "First thing is first we need to go for the gala even location and get the outfits set for it!" She glanced back. "Tonight is just preparation for the gala event but tomorrow is the actual event! Everyone is going to be there including you and I Sweetie!"

Sweetie Belle gave a slight smile. "I am glad to be included in this but is there anything else we can do while we're out there?" She asked. "There has to be something we can do together that doesnt involve going to that gala or stay in our hotel room." I could see Rarity start thinking.

"You are right Sweetie... Not much a filly can do without someone watching her and I certainly do not want you sitting around our room bored out of your mind while I'm on the floor having my fun...." She glanced back. "Perhaps Ryder can find something to do with you. A lady needs to treat herself after a days work."

I shook my head and looked to Rarity. "Rarity I'm not here to foalsit!" I snapped. "You need to spend time with her and not ditch her after your work is done! That would be like me taking down a criminal or protecting Celestia and right when I get home just have a night on the town with Applejack leaving my sister home with Big Mac and Applebloom! When I get home after a long day of work all I want to do is dedicate my time with Scootaloo! DO YOU NOT KNOW HOW MANY TIMES I ALMOST LOST HER?!" Rarity looked at me scared. Same with Sweetie Belle. The truck was dead silent. I wiped my eyes tearing up before looking out the window. "Sorry... lets just.... lets just listen to a bit of music...."

Spitfire huffed. "Yeah... Music sounds good right now." She said. "How's about some big band music? LP is known as the start and soul of big band. Helps ponies stay calm under the pressure of the threat of losing their bits at the tables. Here. Some Fat Queen Jewel." For me I'm kinda surprised as Spitfire loaded in a CD with songs from my favorite video game. But overall I was still pissed off at myself for yelling at Rarity in front of Sweetie Belle about my sister nonetheless and how often I've nearly lost her. Not even a minute into the song I feel Sweetie Belle tug on my sleeve. I looked over just to see her scoot over into the seat next to me, buckle back up and just lean on me.

I took my phone out and pulled up the notepad. Started to type one handed. 'srry I said those things. stressed out and sorry if i scared you.' I said.

The closely cuddled filly took my phone and deleted what I wrote and started to type something out herself. After she was done she showed it to me. 'It's alright. I forgive you but Rarity does need to spend more time with me..." She said. She started typing more. 'She's been ignoring me for a couple weeks now... she has been making me food and stuff when needed but other than that its just all work and sleep for her! No time with me whatsoever!'

I sighed and just patted her back a bit. We listened to that Fat Queen Jewel CD until Spitfire changed it to False Saturn. His music is some of the best with Indecidable, Something to Give and much more. I even started to sing one of them. Anywho we pulled into the Twelfth Gate Casino and Hotel and both Sweetie and I were in awe at the sights. Even though it was broad daylight the Twelfth Gate shined brightly. Golden arch on the doorway, the whole building looked like a gate to heaven and there was a golden carpet at the valet. Spitfire sighed as we got out of the truck and went around back. "Well that certainly was an interesting ride there dont ya think?" She asked. "And to think I would've been driving here all by myself. Good to have some company."

Rarity sighed as I opened the back hatch and started pulling the bags out. Tossed mine over my shoulder, gave Sweetie Belle her bag and Rarity hers. Spitfire grabbed her duffel tossing it over her shoulder before checking inside making sure nothing was left. "Yes it was an interesting ride but a loud one at that..." She said glancing at me. "I dont suppose they have any aspirin for my head now do they?" Spitfire looked to her.

"Always worth a try. Now why dont you go and take your sister there and head on up? We'll be there to grab our room in a bit." Rarity nodded and started towards the hotel dragging her bags behind her. Sweetie followed closely. "So kid that just leaves you and me. What do you say after we throw our bags into the room we get a drink to unwind from that hell of a ride?"

I huffed. "Not much of a drinker since I got my guard gig. Guess I'm not one to drink because of my baby sister..." I said. She rested a hand on my shoulder as she handed the keys to a valet.

"Well that's a good thing I guess. Dont want her to pick up a bad habit from watching her brother. Anyways I wanna say I think I know why you're getting a little snippy with us. You're hiding something from someone you cant afford to lose and it's getting stressful to do so. Work also being a factor in this stressing.... and fear? I mean... why else would you start yelling about your sister? Am I right?" I hesitantly nodded as we entered the hotel portion of the building.

"...Well... you're kinda right there... I'm hiding something big and it's got me nervous as hell... What if things dont go right? What if things arent right when the thing is done? So many questions and so many things that go unanswered until the time comes..." Spitfire and I stopped just before the desk. She looked to my eyes.

"Look at it this way: It's gonna go off if things are hitting the shitter or flying high. I'll give you some advice because I have a feeling I know what this thing is.... Just give me a sec before we talk. One of us has to get the keys to the room." I nodded taking a breath as she started to talk to the concierge. Took a few minutes for us to get the keys but I kept the thought in my head the whole time. I was thinking about how I'd propose to Applejack and where to do it. But you know me when I think of the location I think of all the bad stuff that could happen. The beach? Someone could fall in the water or get taken out by a rip current. Nice restaurant? Bad service, terrible food and what not. As Spitfire came back keys in hand I sighed.

"I'm thinking I could use more time with my choice... That advice may or may not make it any easier." She rested a hand on my shoulder as we took our bags and made our way towards an elevator.

"Kid, that is the kinda talk that makes you get cold feet and then nothing will be done. My advice is take it slow. Make sure this is what you want and where you want it and what you want to happen. If you can help me here tonight I might be able to pull a favor later for you in this thing. Think you'd be up for that trade?" I hummed as we hit the button for the elevator.

"Sounds good. What do I have to do for you?" She gave me a smile as a door to our left opened up and went inside.

"All you have to do is two things. One is try not to snap at anyone else. And the other: Follow my lead through this. What we're doing besides a Sapphire Shores concert is just... well..." She averted her gaze for a moment. "Well... it's my brithday... nobody ever remembers with everyone at the Wonderbolts Training facility... Every year I have to remind them and they act like I'm either joking or everything's okay if they say sorry... Nobody surprises me with gifts, nobody says happy birthday unless I remind them and I just have to go out, buy dinner, a bottle of booze and drink myself to sleep almost using a cake as a pillow most times...." I sighed and hugged her.

"Been there before but every year? That sucks.... Well... Happy Birthday Spitfire...." She hugged back holding me tight starting to sob slightly. Something about this felt... weird yet in a good way. No it's not my wings. Granted ever since I got my wing back I have felt weird being hugged or laying on my bed this isnt one of those times. I've been getting better with that. Anyways we went up a good ways... twenty floors and it didnt even stop once on the way up. She had enough time to situate herself, calm herself down and make it seem like she wasnt crying at all. We looked for our room which was pretty big. Mini fridge fully stocked, 55 inch flat screen TV, a GRAND view of Las Pegasus (which I wasnt too thrilled about) and a full bathroom. Only problem? One queen sized bed. Spitfire and I looked to each other both blushing a bit.

"You uh... you wanna go back down and ask if they can make this a two bed instead of just the one?"

"Only if you want to... otherwise this is fine.... I'll just do some prebedtime prep if it's not gonna be awkward...." I blushed even more. She closed the door after setting our bags to the side and looked to me again.

"....is it bad i know about the diapers?" I blushed extremely hard hiding my face with my wings. She brushed my wings away wiping some tears that came to my eyes. "It's okay... I understand... Your little sister told me while you were gone... after an earthquake you guys had we had to slip her into some fresh ones after she wet herself after a nightmare. Poor thing didnt like it when we had to go find pants for her to wear... she kept crying for you or the princesses to help... I told her it was alright and told her... I uh..." She averted her gaze. "...I've had accidents at her age and I still do sometimes... had a firework come too close to me when I was flying one year and pissed myself when it went off nearly taking me out of the air." My mind flashed to the gunshot when I was flying out above the compound. My scar even throbbed a bit. "If you want I'll uh... pad up for you like you did for your sister..."

"...Sh-she told you that...?" I asked. She nodded. I just hugged her tight. "...Thank you... I just.... I had them in my bag and almost forgot about them until we got in here..." I looked away for a moment then looked back. "...Will it be awkward if I ask for you to change me?"

"Only if you'll do the same to me." I nodded and sniffled a bit. "You're okay... I gotcha Ry... I gotcha.... Just let it out and take a deep breath...." I couldnt help but start to sob. She brought me over to the bed and sat down with me. She held me close stroking my mane. After maybe a few minutes of crying I shuttered trying to take a deep breath. "There we are.... are we feeling better now?" I hesitantly nodded.

"...It just.... I just hate it that I'm just.... under so much stress... I dont mean to snap at anyone... It's just that... so many things just go wrong and most of it is aimed at me...." She wiped my eyes and broke the hug with me just holding up a finger as she got up from the bed and grabbed a tissue box on a nearby dresser bringing it back. I took one and blew my nose into it. "Thanks...."

"Stress isnt something that anyone likes... I yell at everyone at the facility but that's because I've got the weight of making everything perfect. The positions, the areas, the recruits and even some of the veterans like Soarin. He's such an idiot sometimes I dont know why he's up there in our ranks." I took another deep breath this one being more steady.

"I could say the same thing about myself... My rank was only given to me as a fuck up from someone even higher... Princesses even... I dont know what I'm doing and with the way I act? I should just be put in a fucking nursery boot camp! Padded patrols and hourly diaper checks...."

"Now dont go saying that! You're doing your best and that's everything there... Even when I screw up during a performance everyone knows I'm doing the best I can. Hell I can say that Rainbow Dash girl had us try that damn rainboom and Thunderlane put himself in the hospital trying to recreate that. Woulda been worse if he hadnt pulled up at the last second." I blew my nose again just giving Spitfire a smile.

"...My cousin is kinda one to impress everyone... Even if it ends up having someone get hurt.... Yours truly tried to race her and ended up waking up in a hospital bed with a concussion." She kinda chuckled a bit tussling my mane.

"Alright what's say we freshen up and head to meet Sapphire Shores? Maybe we can get your friends in on it?" I shrugged.

"Up to you. They've already met Sapphire Shores a while ago when Rarity had to make something for her." I huffed getting up. "I'll let you think on this while I hit the bathroom. Long car ride from the restaurant and my large drink is just starting to kick in." Large hayburger combo, fries salted to hell and my Senor Salt. Went right through me. Spent like a minute in the bathroom before we headed out. We did end up getting Sweetie and Rarity before heading off. This time Sweetie Belle sat in front and Rarity and I sat in the back with Spitfire driving.

Rarity gave a sigh as she stretched a bit. "You are just going to LOVE Sapphire Shores darling!" She said. "She's very nice and just about as generous as I am!"

Spitfire gave a laugh. "Yeah she's awesome! I almost never miss a concert!" She said turning at a light. "Only time I missed one was when I was performing for it. Today thankfully isnt one of those days!" We started to pull into a back entrance of a hotel and casino. Seems this one was imperial themed. Red and green shingles on top of white pillars making gateways as we drove in. To the right was a big hotel. Could even see ours just beyond it. This hotel was imperial like and even looked somewhat like a slot machine. Even had a handle that was actually a shop too. Only could be accessed by elevator. Place is popular so everyone that wanted to go up would have to wait for at least ten ponies to come down. To the left was a clear view of Sapphire Shores tour bus. Blue sparkling letters that read her name with that HUGE diamond on the back of the bus oh god I know this isnt my normal car but I'd fuck this bus if i could. Good thirty feet front to end. We drove right by it as we parked at an open spot just next to a gate.

As we hopped out a few security guards came over from the gate. Black security shirts, ball caps, sunglasses. One mare and two stallions. "Hey! You're not allowed to park here!" The mare said. "I'm gonna have to ask you to move this out of the way and find another spot." The firey maned mare huffed.

"Password is Ruby Nights. Got three guests too." The mare security guard sighed as she went to her ear piece.

"Sapphire. Got some visitors. Password holder and a few guests. One's a filly. Want em all in?" We waited a moment. "Yeah... Uhuh... Yes ma'am." The security guard looked to us. "Alright. You're cleared for entry Miss Spitfire. Your guests must stay close until you meet Sapphire. My colleagues here will lead you to her. Am I clear?" We all nodded. "Good. Now c'mon!"

We followed. I turned around and picked Sweetie Belle up sitting her on my arm. Yeah I know I'm a fucking hypocrite when it comes to having Rarity hold her but we know she wont. Helps us go faster with me carrying her. When we walked in I put Sweetie onto my back having her grip me with her arms and legs. Just as an added precaution I held her with my wings. Little known fact: When pegasus mares are mothers they will hold their kids like this. Same with their fathers and our wings are strong enough to hold up to the weight of a three year old foal. Me? Dad got a video of me trying to get on moms back when I was two and I dropped like a rock back onto the couch. My wings are stronger... I think because of Hellfire? Dunno. Wont question it. As we entered the mare broke off and one of the stallions ran in front of us. Spitfire walked along side me and Rarity behind. Rarity sighed. "It has been a while since I've listened to Sapphire's music... I hope she kept the outfit I made for her." She said. She looked to me and Sweetie. "Everything alright Sweetie? Not hungry or anything?"

Sweetie Belle blushed a bit. "Um... I may have forgotten to use the bathroom before we left the hotel..." She said. "Can we ask to stop and use a bathroom please....? I uh... I dont wanna have any accidents.... Especially in front of Spitfire... and Sapphire...."

Spitfire laughed a bit. "Aint nothing I've seen before from your little friend kiddo." She said. "Give me a moment." She looked to the security guard in front of us. "Hey is there any way we can stop for a bathroom break? Got a little filly who's gotta use it!"

The guard looked back at me. Sweetie hid behind me blushing. "Trust me dude. It aint fun having a crying filly and large piss stain running down your back." I said. "So unless we're stopping this is all on you bud." He rolled his eyes and we went towards the bus door. Rarity carefully got Sweetie off my back and pushed through me and Spitfire.

The security guard stopped us all at the door. Even Sweetie who looked as if she were just gonna lose it right there. "Alright. Everyone stays out here and the filly comes with me!" He said. I put my hand on Sweetie Belle's shoulder.

"Nope. Not happening. It's gonna be you, her AND me!" His eyes just lock to me.

"You and what army is gonna make me allow that?" I reached into my back pocket and pulled my wallet flashing my badge.

"How about the ENTIRE Equestrian Royal Guard? Do you wanna challenge me and my badge?"

Spitfire got in between me and the Security guard. "If I were you I'd just let him and the filly in!" She said. "He's supposed to be on Vacation and he's not gonna be happy if he has to call up Celestia herself to run you into the ground after you've had us forcefully removed from here! Not to mention possible firing from your job after I tell Sapphire what happened!" He looked to her and then back to me as she moved out of the way.

The security guard snorted. "Alright! You're lucky punk!" He said. "You can go in with her but next time you flash that cereal box badge each one of you is getting thrown out and that truck of yours is getting TOWED!" Oh I wanted to just cuff him to the fence while I took Sweetie in to use the bathroom but I couldnt. No cuffs and I dont wanna lose my temper with him. Might result in a little blood. I looked to Rarity. She looked a bit scared and let go of Sweetie and we followed the guard onto the bus. We walked all the way to the back and I stood outside the bathroom door while the guard watched me three feet away. Tense as the air was at least someone got relief.

Took a few minutes before we were back out of the bus and on our way to meet Sapphire. Sweetie Belle just held Rarity's hand right next to Spitfire now. I fell behind a bit just walking faster than the other guard. I honestly hated that I had to pull my badge on him. Yes he's doing his job but I'm not really in the mood to let him be alone with my little sisters friend.... for all I know he could've held his 'gun' to her... My mind raced with thoughts of rage and regret. As we now walked down a hallway we started to hear music the further we went in. At the end of the hallway the guard in front of us looked to Spitfire and whispered into her ear. She nodded and looked to Rarity before whispering in her ear. She looked to me as Spitfire took Sweetie's hand. "Alright we can go in after she's done in there." She said. "Ryder you are just going to love her! She's even planning to do a colab with DJ P0n3 from what I heard! Arent you excited?"

I nodded hesitantly. "Yeah but... may I talk to you real quick?" I asked. She nodded and pulled me over to the wall. We leaned on it together as Sweetie Belle and Spitfire were just having a little chat by the door. "First off... I wanna say I'm sorry for losing my cool in the truck... You know Scootaloo means the world to me and for nearly getting us thrown out when Sweetie had to go to the bathroom.... I just... I might not feel like being a foal sitter when it comes to Sweetie Belle but... I care about her, Applebloom and Scootaloo... they're best friends and seeing them get hurt in some way is making me failed as a guardian of both my sister and princesses alike... and besides... I want this to be fun for me... Yeah this is business for you but judging by what I've seen so far today... you need to spend more time with Sweetie. She's had an accident and even tried to cuddle up with me in the truck. You're her big sister. There's something to do out here that you'd be able to do with her! I'll even pay for it! Even if it means it takes my whole bank account and have to rely on hotel bathroom candies!" She looked at me confused.

"...Okay... First I forgive you for yelling... Second I will use my own bits for what Sweetie Belle wants to do and third... I'm not trying to be mean but those arent candies... they're soap... You didnt eat one already did you?" I shook my head.

"Nope. I didnt. I was gonna bring them home for Scoot and AJ... guess I'll be using them in the shower later." Yeah I'm seriously a danger to myself. How I havent hurt myself by my own idiocy thus far I dont know.

Anyways after we met Sapphire I did end up buying a few shirts after she gave us all one for free. One for AJ and Scoot and even got her to sign a CD. We hung out backstage for a bit and I even met DJ P0n3 or Vinyl Scratch if you were wondering what her name was. Guess Rarity was right. And yes because I'm that asshole I took a picture with both Vinyl and Sapphire to send to Dash. I had to turn my phone off after that she spammed me so much. Anyways after a couple hours we went back to our hotel room. Spitfire took us out to dinner and well... I decided to surprise her with a gift. We had to stop by a guard post for it but I got her a Las Pegasus guard jacket. Had to clear it with Celestia and uh... take a cut to my pay check for next week for bothering her but it was worth it. When we got upstairs to our room I sat down in my bed rubbing my eyes. The dimly lit room was lit up by the lights from outside on the strip. Spitfire sat down next to me sighing. "Ryder... Thank you for such a great day!" She said. "I'm kinda glad I told you about my birthday... it was certainly a surprise for the jacket... I actually thought you were called in for a little local work but I was wrong..." She cuddled up to me. That Las Pegasus jacket (being a red and white jean jacket with LPUG in cursive on the back) rolled off one of her shoulders revealing a loose shirt under it. I could uh... see her breasts... No bra... just like Pinkie except flat like Dash. I blushed and faced her towards me.

Our eyes locked and I felt like.... Like I was with Applejack. My pants bulged a bit and we both kissed each other. I started to take the jacket off of her. She just slipped it right off and cast it aside as she unbuttoned my pants and slipped her hand in. I gasped feeling her grasp my cock... Just as she was about to pull it out a loud knock came to our door. I pushed her off and fixed my pants as she scrambled for her jacket and put it on zipping it up fast. Even used a pump of lotion on her hands to get rid of my musky smell before going over to the door. She opened it and there at the door was a courier dressed in a blue suit. Male unicorn, black mane tied in a pony tail. "Spitfire?" He asked.

"That's me! Uh... How did you find me here? I was sure this room was top secret!" He pulled an envelope from his empty looking bag and handed it to her. I could clearly read the letters spelling out URGENT in big red letters.

"I went to deliver this to you at Cloudsdale but someone told me you were staying here in Las Pegasus. I needed to give this to you TODAY. Otherwise I'm back to the sorting room." He reached into his bag and pulled out a clip board and flipped to a second page and pointed right into the middle of it with a pen. "Sign here so that doesnt happen!" Spitfire huffed and gripped the envelope in her teeth as she signed the clip board. He took his pen back and looked at the clip board.

"Dont think of that as an autograph asshole! I'm on vacation and I've got a guard in here to book you for trespassing! Get out of here!" She turned and slammed the door in his face before sighing as she came over. "I swear if someone complains about that I'm complaining to management about that mailpony... Dunno who back home said anything about me being here but I'm making EVERYONE do pushups until I get a damn answer..." She looked at the letter as she sat next to me again. "Who do you think sent this anyways...?"

I hummed taking the letter inspecting every detail of it. No return address. Just 'Spitfire' and the address of the training facility in Cloudsdale. Zipcode too. "Dunno..." I said. I looked to her. "Want me to open it just in case there's something hidden under the paper?" She shook her head taking the letter back.

"Nah. Pretty sure your kind check it before it goes off to important or famous ponies like me... If it were laced with anything or there were a small amount of explosives in it this would've went off or got me already... Put it in my mouth when I signed that damn paper... Kid looked legit though.... I hope he's not gonna turn into a stalker."

"If he does you just call on me. I'll scare the shit outta him... Now maybe open it? If it's urgent it might need immediate attention." She nodded and got up from the bed grabbing her bags and digging into em. She pulled out a comb with metal teeth and dug em into the flaps before tearing it open. She pulled out the paper and I just watched every movement she made. Tossing the comb and torn envelope onto the bed she looked at the paper. It was quiet for a solid few minutes before her wings just exploded off her back ruffling up gasping. She glanced back at me with a worried look on her face.

"Uh Ryder... What uh... What's your last name?" I raised an eyebrow.

"....Wheeler... Why...?" She came back over and handed me the paper starting to shake. I took a look at the paper and started skimming through it reading bits allowed. "Miss Spitfire we would like to inform you about a DNA match.... Information may not be correct..." I stopped seeing an address. My parents address. The address in ashes. Then I saw it. My name.... clear as day. Right next to my name... Relation: SON! I dropped the paper starting to shake. I looked to her. "Wh-what is that....?" She looked to me tearing up.

"...I uh... I took a test to check something a few months ago... it was a DNA test to see if someone who I wanted to reconnect with after so many years was even doing well or... alive... and... You... you're that someone.... my... my son..."

"...H-how... how is that possible...?" She sighed sitting back next to me. Didnt even meet my gaze now.

"...Years ago I was just joining the Wonderbolts. I've just gotten through the cadet schooling and I was excited and celebrating.... I made the mistake of hooking up with a stallion who decided no meant yes... He violated me and impregnated me... and... my moral compass decided to say keep you until you're born and put you up for adoption... Four months into my pregnancy i had to take a maternity leave when the 'bolts wanted me to come on as a recruit.... I was honestly freaking out.... I had no clue what kind of mother I would be or how I would juggle raising a kid, traveling and even training and performing if I kept you... two months after I had to go out to Ponyville for my mother who was ill at the time... I ended up meeting two ponies who kept on trying and trying to have a little foal of their own but... the mare... she was almost infertile... Kept taking placebo pills thinking they were fertility drugs.... damn doctor scammed her out of money she needed. I agreed to pay for it if you were adopted by them and they agreed.... You were born in October and.... when I laid eyes on those blue eyes I almost kept you.... I fed you until you needed a bottle to feed and formula.... that's when they took you... said I could visit you anytime... but I couldnt... I vowed to stay away because...because..."

"...Because you were afraid of taking me away from parents that could show me more love than you could while you were flying in the sky making everyone else have the time of their lives seeing you perform... Right...?" She looked to me and nodded.

"Yes.... When I saw on the news about that murder I was scared... The address fit to what I remember... the house and everything around it looked the same... And when I saw your sister... God dammit I was almost in tears... your mother ended up having a little filly of her own after all... even had practice with you first... She told me you were in jail for a crime but... i d-didnt want to believe it...." Tears built up in her eyes. "...now that we've came this far I can... I can finally say I'm a mother who's... who's proud of her son for what he's become...." She latched onto me and I just stared at the wall trying to process everything. "... But... Can my son even accept it to call me his mother after i've neglected him for so long...?" I hesitantly hugged her. Flinching at when my hands made contact. Then I've just given her a full embrace and held her close and tightly.

"...Yes... Yes... I forgive you... m-mommy...." She looked to me and I started tearing up. I looked away. "...Sorry i just..." She shushed me and rested my head on her shoulder.

"No... It's fine... call me mommy... Call me your mother...." I sobbed softly and lied back onto the bed with her. "Oh there there... mommy's here.... mommy's here... she'll always be here from now on.... and what we just did.... I'll let that slide...." Not only was I crying because I had a mother that would be there when I need her but... because Scootaloo only had me and Dash... we arent even close to parents. I sniffled and looked to Spitfire... mom... I dont know what to call her yet. I looked to her and had my lip quivered.

"...M-mom I... I have a favor to ask... it's.... it's an important one to me...." She wiped my tears away.

"Anything for you sweetie... What is it...?" I sniffled and held her close.

"...I... I want you to adopt my little sister... she's... she's my life.... she's everything to me and.... i-it'll crush her to know th-that her brother has a mother but... n-not her... I want her to be happy... happy knowing she's got someone to watch her if.... if something happens to me... or if i'm busy... I just want her to feel loved and know someone's there for her...." She gave a bright smile and nodded.

''...Yes... yes I will... I want her to be as happy as my beautiful bouncing baby boy...." She averted her gaze and looked back to me. "Can... can we call her up and tell her what we're going to do...? I bet it would make her day!" I smiled and sat up again.

"How about we up the hype and video chat? Your phone hooked up with CloudChat?"

Spitfire nodded and dug into her pocket. Had to get my charger because she forgot hers at the WBTF. Gonna try to shorten it to that from now on. Keyword try. She kept it on the charger for a moment as we washed our faces off in the sink before going back over to the phone. Had to input Applejack's screen name before leaning the phone up against a tissue box having the camera aimed at us. I hit the call button and shuttered a bit. I went and rested my wing on my mother's back just giving her a quick nuzzle before resetting myself and looking to the phone. Perfect timing too. The video came on and Applejack was there in a black tank top just hanging off of her shoulder. She smiled a bit but it disappeared when she saw me. Her mane was just let down and it looked like she didnt have time to untangle it. She huffed. "Alright I shouldnt have answered but just give me ONE good reason to not hang up!" She snapped. My heart jumped a bit and I got into the camera.

"Aj! Dont hang up please! I'm sorry okay?! I just... I've just been distracted with work, the idiots there and that note I found about my parents not being my parents.... It's all just stressful..." I winked a bit when she gave me a confused look. She smiled and winked back.

"Well.... I am sorry for what I did as well... I was just worried that you'd make our sisters cry... you know how sensitive they are.... Now all we gotta do is take you to Canterlot under lock and key and see what it's gonna take for Celestia and Twilight to forgive ya.... Apparently you made one of them guards cry... Might have to do something special for him...." I sighed sitting down.

"Well I will.... Now uh... can you get Scootaloo for me please? I wanna say goodnight to her..."

"Well since you got your little friend there I guess I'll go and wake her up. Only been out for five minutes... hope she dont mind...." She got up and I swear for the shortest glimpse I saw her in my favorite pair of red panties. I looked to Spitfire who looked nervous.

"Do you have the paper about the test? It should make it more believable! I want this to happen!"

Spitfire looked around and scrambled to the other bed to grab the paper. I put my hand up hearing a door shut on the phones speaker. Spitfire stopped and I just watched Applejack sit back down on the bed and have Scootaloo crawl over to sit in her lap. She was wearing a Wonderbolts onsie that Soarin got for her after the dinner. It's even got little plush goggles on the hood! Scootaloo rubbed her eye smiling a bit at me. "Hey Ry.... Got me when I was already asleep..." She said. "...Had too much fun today...." I chuckled a bit and gave her a smile.

"That's great Scoot. Wish I was there to have fun with you but uh... yeah... Guess Applejack told you I got kicked out again huh?" I saw Scoot nod. "Well... Dont worry. I'll be back soon. But right now... Got someone who wants to see you." I beckoned Spitfire and she sat next to me again.

Scootaloo's face lit up as Spitfire laughed a bit. "Hey kiddo how ya doing?" She asked.

"Doing awesome! Can we hang out again soon? I wanna do some more flying with you!"

"Sure we can. After I get back with your brother we can head out and do something but... I just... I have some news for you real quick..." She looked to me and I just rested her hand on my shoulder. "I uh... I took a test the other week...." She looked back at the camera. I swear AJ had a scared look on her face. "I only took it because... I had a foal long ago... before I became a Wonderbolt... I had to give that foal up to fulfill my dream of flying for fans... Later in the years I started having regrets for what I did and... I just had to look for them..." I glanced over and looked into her eyes. She had tears building up. "...I just got a letter in not too long ago and... and...." She covered her mouth and sobbed a bit.

I sighed and took the paper before looking back at the camera. "...I was that foal...." I said. Applejack and Scootaloo gasped. I motioned to AJ to hug Scootaloo. "...Shocking isnt it...? It just... I didnt wanna believe it but... I saw this..." I held up the paper. Unfolded it the best I could. "...Scoot... remember what happened when we found out we werent blood related...? You were crushed and I know this is going to crush you as well but... Just know I love you... Let me read this paper..." I took a deep breath and looked down at the paper. "Miss Spitfire... We would like to inform you we have taken your DNA and ran it through our system. This information is ninety nine percent accurate after we've ran multiple samples from that blood. And just as you asked we have located your missing foal who turns out to be a stallion in his late twenties and your DNA matches his. This stallion is named Ryder Wheeler. He lives at...." I glanced up a bit at Scootaloo's face which was still shocked but not as bad as it was. "...Our old address... And he's living with his loving family consisting of his adoptive parents... Mom and dad... and a little sister." I set the paper down and started to console Spitfire. "...So... I'd like you to meet my mother... Spitfire..." I looked to the phone and saw Scootaloo hiding her face in her arms. "Scoot...? Arent you happy...? Your big brother is related to someone you love!"

Applejack looked down at my baby sister and back to the camera motioning she was crying. Then Scootaloo just threw Applejack's arms off of her and tried running. AJ was quick enough to grab her again and hold her tight. "LET ME GO! LEMME GO!" She snapped.

"Scootaloo! Scoot calm down it's okay!" Scootaloo looked back at the camera and I saw the pained expression she wore. Tears streaming down her face and all.

"NO IT'S NOT! ITS NOT OKAY! HOW COME YOU GET TO HAVE A MOMMY AND I DONT?!"

Spitfire shot up and looked at the phone. "Scootaloo! Scootaloo please!" She said. "Please dont do this... Ryder isnt only going to have a mother! You both are!" Scootaloo sobbed a bit. Applejack looked like she was about to faint. "Y-yes! You heard that right... Not only will I have Ryder there to be my son... I want to adopt you as my daughter! I promise I wont do anything to change you unless... unless I'm watching you and you have an accident but... Your brother will watch you, I'll drop by to see how you're doing every once in a while and you can have someone to call mom or... mommy or what ever! I will allow you AND your brother to call me mom! If you dont want to that's fine but... I will be by after we are done here and I'll go pick up some adoption papers for you... I promise I will be a great mother like yours was.... and... I'm sorry for bringing them up.... I saw how broken you were without them and.... I wanna fix those still small bits that are broken.... Will you let me mend your love for your parents....?"

Scootaloo sniffled a bit. She was frozen. I couldnt tell if it was from rage, sadness, shock or what but she didnt wanna say anything. Applejack nudged her. "...Scoot... What do you think about that?" She asked. "....Ryder found his mom and she's takin' you on as her daughter... Can't you at least say something to your new momma?" I braced myself a bit hugging Spitfire in anticipation of my sisters answer. Suddenly she looked to the ceiling and SCREAMED at the top of her lungs. Applejack jumped a bit releasing my sister and she just started to jump on the bed. Not even a moment later I heard AJ's bedroom door swing open and slam against the wall. AJ looked to the door and put her hands up. "WOAH WOAH BIG MAC IT'S OKAY EVERYTHING IS FINE UP HERE! Scoot just got too excited!" She scrambled to her phone and looked at us. I couldnt help but tear up. "Call you later sugarcube! Love you and I know Scoot loves ya a hell of a lot more! Bye!"

And just like that she hung up on us with a screaming filly, a scared older brother and possibly younger sister. I closed the app and locked Spitfire's... Mom's phone... Never gonna get used to that. I looked to her. "...So... now what?" I asked. "Are we gonna talk about things...? Catch up and maybe find the guy who wronged you...? The one who raped me into you...?"

Spitfire smiled and wiped our eyes away. "...Thank you but... As much as I'd like to find him he's already jailed..." She said. "...They got him before you were born... got a few fillies and a colt... For now... let's just go to bed... too many tears and emotions..." I gave a nod and got up from the bed slowly bringing her up with me. I glanced back at her as I grabbed our bags and set em on the bed.

"Uh... Do you wanna do the same bed or separate....? If we're in the same bed beware I'm a cuddler!" She smiled a bit and chuckled as she grabbed some Pajamas from her bag. "....What...? What's so funny?" She sighed.

"Does my little colt have something he's hiding in his pants?" I blushed and looked down only to see I was rock solid... Blushed even harder when I looked back at her. "Why dont you just hit the bathroom and I look the other way while you accidentally leave the door open while I change." I hope it's not weird to wanna fuck my own mother even though I just found out she was my ACTUAL mother! To be honest this day was a ride from hell and I'm just glad things worked out in my favor. And uh... may have left a little cream on the toilet seat... found that the hard way... Spitfire used the toilet and uh... had her fun.... Sat right in it but didnt clean it up until she finished. Did call it out though. After that she padded me up before we got into our PJs and cuddled before just passing out. Guess she just looked the other way and allowed it because when we woke up I found myself fondling her. Had to text AJ to let her know to have the girls and her brother not to tell Dash about this. I wanted to surprise her myself. They agreed not to tell her. We did however let Rarity and Sweetie Belle know as well and sweet freaking Celestia Rarity laughed thinking it was some sort of joke. Sweetie Belle kinda hesitated but laughed with her.... they did until we showed them the paper and I swear Rarity was going to faint. Had to get her a little drink to calm down. Nothing alcoholic for Sweetie Belles sake. From there we just had a day of fun.