It's been a week since the blizzard. I had a lot to think about being stuck inside the castle for a day. What I'd do for the proposal, what I would say, who would be there and where it would be done. Everyone will be there and I'd have to play it off as to not tip it off. The where...? Not sure... I needed help. I had to have Twilight call me in for work but just fake it. I left the house at Sweet Apple Acres and listened to some Gems to calm my nerves. I was wearing a black hoodie, a metallicolt teeshirt, grey jeans and my black and white skate shoes. As I drove my phone rang. I lowered my music and glanced at my phone and saw it was Rarity. I answered. "Hello?" I said.

I heard Rarity clear her throat. "Ryder? Where are you?" She asked.

"On the way to Twilight's castle. Why?"

"Is Applejack with you?"

"Nope. She's at home." Rarity sighed.

"Good... Dont have to ask you to model a suit that didnt exist... AJ knows how bad I am at lying... Especially when I ask you where you are... That's my give away. Speaking of away how did you tell Applejack you were off to Twilight's?" I turned down a side street passing by the old house. They're making headway trying to build it again. Almost done with the framework. I huffed seeing just a flash of the night.

"Got a bit excited knowing that thing was happening and almost told Scootaloo and Applebloom... and Big Mac... but knowing them they cant hide secrets for anything. Scootaloo and Applebloom would be talking about it, Applejack would walk in catching them in the midst of that conversation and they'd spill the beans knowing they cant lie their ways out."

"And what about Big Mac? He's gonna have to know about this sooner or later." I chuckled here as I turned towards the castle.

"Well here's a funny story. Big Mac made a Pinkie Promise one time about having to keep a secret about Pinkie being padded and it slipped. Exactly why she cant diaper up at home any more and has to do it when ever she's with us. Otherwise she's risking washing her sheets or leaving a puddle on the floor like Scootaloo did at her birthday party I missed."

"Oh... She told you about that?"

"Yeah... Should've told Celestia surprise parties arent her thing but too late now. Didnt think she'd get so scared she would pee herself..."

"Yeah... poor thing was so embarrassed she ran off after she was empty. I felt so bad I nearly got her a full new wardrobe. Waterproof pants and all. But I'm glad I didnt. Probably wouldnt be fun if she filled her shoes when she wet her pants now."

"Definitely not. But I got a question for you. Everyone there?"

I heard the phone rustle a bit. "You know it Ry!" I heard Dash say. "Got me, Fluttershy, Rarity, Twilight and Pinkie and yes we had EVERYONE and I mean everyone, guards and all Pinkie Promise to not say anything to AJ if they overhear anything. And you know the shit you know about me and can do to me if I say anything. Now hurry your ass up and get here!"

Before I had a chance to answer she hung the phone up. I huffed shaking my head and turned up my music again now coming back to an eighties power ballad and I gotta say it was pretty good. Kept my mind off of what ever was going on for the most part and I was singing all the words.... Or at least what i think were the lyrics... What ever. A few songs after (and a snack stop at a corner store) I came to the castle and pulled into the parking garage. After I parked I just sat there in my car, radio now turned off. I was kinda nervous about even talking about this with everypony. As I sat there a motorbike rolled up a few spots down. I grabbed my phone and got out of my car and alarmed it before walking over to see Gilda in tight jeans ripped by the knees, combat boots, a black leather jacket studded around the shoulders and a grey striped shirt under that. She looked to me and grinned as she killed the engine. "What up dweeb? Not gonna get me for not wearing a helmet on my bike are you?" She asked.

I sighed. "Now that you're off the road no but I'll look the other way this time. You just be careful alright?" I said. She gave a nod getting off the bike leaning it onto its kickstand.

"So what's the general of the guard doing here on a day off?"

"How can you tell its an off day? I usually wear this stuff when working so I feel comfortable." She walked up to me and just outright grabbed my crotch and squeezed a bit getting a crinkle out.

"Only a big lazy baby wears his diapers on an off day. You gonna wet em and ditch em or you gonna try and keep em dry until you have to?" I blushed averting my gaze and slapping her hand away.

"...Keep em dry until I have to... And not so loud... these chambers echo and someone could be nearby hearing this...." I brought her close and whispered. "Not to mention....I'm not trusting my gas today..." She looked to me.

"Backed up?" I nodded a bit. "Well tell me when you feel something coming on and if it happens I'll change you. Hope you've got a few spares with you."

"Alright now... lets just get up there before the Princess questions me..." And she does question me for the slightest things like being a second late but I can do nothing. It's either I answer with something like traffic or waiting for the elevator or I end up doing some mundane task as a punishment. Mostly some math questions. Some days its best to do the math questions.

Gilda and I got in the elevator not too long after and me being me I just had to go and fondle her breasts. She knew how I felt about elevators and just let me do that to calm myself. Even let me get a little feel under the shirt since we were alone. After we got out of the elevator we immediately headed towards the throne room. Once we were there we saw the girls talking amongst themselves. Twilight was wearing blue jeans and a Canterlot themed tank top, Rarity was wearing a white fifties style dress with a black ribbon tied around her waist, Pinkie was wearing a tight cotton candy blue shirt and jean shorts... I swear if anything were tighter on her it would look like a bra that was too small and a thong. Fluttershy was wearing her bellbottom jeans and a buttoned jean jacket with beaded tassels on the hem of the sleeves and Dash was wearing a wonderbolts jacket, a cloudsdale baseball jersey under that, skinny blue jeans and her blue sneakers which she just had on top of the table in the middle. The first one to notice me was Pinkie and her face lit up. I braced myself as she hopped over the side of her seat and charged me. "HE'S HERE!!!!" She screamed. Gilda got behind me and backed me up as Pinkie nearly tackled me hugging me. She did squeeze the heck out of me as the others congregated onto me.

Twilight smiled as she came close. "Welcome General!" She said. "We're glad that you've chosen us to help out with making AJ a happily married mare!"

I gave a smile as Pinkie released me. "I wouldnt have picked a better team to help me." I said. "I just... I just hope with everything we plan it goes off flawlessly."

Fluttershy stepped close. "We helped Twilight set up her brothers wedding and we'll help set yours up too!" She said. "Any animals you want singing your wedding song?"

"I uh..."

I was cut off by Rainbow Dash. "Are you gonna let me set up the spectacles and make it awesome?" She asked.

Before I had a chance to answer Pinkie chimed in. "Ooh! Ooh! How many party cannons do you wanna go off when you walk down the aisle with AJ? Ten? Twenty? Four?" She asked.

And then Rarity. "I've got outfits and designs for the after party all handled!" She said.

Then Gilda. "Woah what? You're getting MARRIED?!" She said shocked. To be honest everyone kept going and talking over each other... Except Fluttershy because she's quiet. I just couldnt help but just bury my head into Gilda's chest hiding from all of the chatter.

Then I hear Twilight speak up. "Girls! Girls girls please stop!" She said in a firm loud voice. "Cant you see that you're scaring him? Quiet down and let him speak!" Gilda nudged me off and turned me about only to see each mare looking sorry for themselves. Twilight looked a bit worried. "Alright Ryder. You've got the floor. Just tell us what we're doing. Take a moment if you need to."

I took a deep breath and sighed heavily. "...Okay..." I said. "First off... Twilight is gonna help me plan this out and run me through things once she has a rough draft of things. Dash, I know you like spectacles but what I want you to do is find some locations and themes we can do for the wedding. Fluttershy is handling the animals for the wedding song and possibly bringing in the rings but I'll have to think on that. Pinkie... No party cannons but you can throw us the biggest reception that anyone has ever seen and send out invitations and I know you're good at that!" I glanced at Rarity. "And Rarity is going to be tailoring my suit and Applejack's dress. I will allow it to be a semiformal wedding but maybe with some pursuading it could be formal depending on the location as well. Now are we all clear on what we're gonna be doing?" Each and every mare gave a nod and a noise of agreement. "Good. Now go start planning. I know each of you will be doing something great for us and I thank you for everything that you've helped us with." I saw Fluttershy and Rarity blush a bit when I said that. As everypony dispersed Twilight approached me, even as Gilda walked off with Dash.

"So Ryder have you thought about where to get the ring and how to propose to Applejack?" I nervously averted my gaze and acted like a child who hadnt done his homework before the due date. "...I'll assume that as a no.... Why's that?"

"... Well... I just... I've got ideas but none of them sound good in my head... and you know the way I think... One idea i have is proposing at the beach but then there's the possibility I might kneel down onto a sea turtle egg making Fluttershy cry, I could be just about to do it and Scootaloo starts drowning in the water, I could have AJ riding her ATV through the sand and crash putting her in a hospital for many months and so on and so forth... and none of it makes me feel any better no matter how hard i try thinking of other ideas to replace the idea that was ruined..." Twilight hummed.

"...Hm... I'd have options for stuff like this but... With the way your mind works I'm kinda afraid to say anything..." She looked away and thought for a moment. "...I think this is actually the first proposal I've been chosen to help out with... I dont think I'd know how to handle these kinds of things...." She huffed and hummed before gasping and looking to me. "But I know someone who can help! Follow me!" She took my hand and started leading me through the halls.

We ended up walking all the way to her study just a few doors down from her room. As we entered she had book shelves along every wall and a desk in the middle with books stacked on either side of a laptop. She quickly turned on the computer and signed on. I couldnt help but grab a book off the shelf and skim it. Not much of a book I understood other than that it was called.... Fuck I dont know. Anyways she beckoned me over as she started calling someone on a video chat app. I saw a familiar name on the screen below a picture I knew all too well. The name? Princess Cadence and the picture of her kissing Shining. I dont know why I didnt think of this before but it's brilliant. I gave her a pat on the back and a thumbs up. The computer buzzed a bit mimicking the sound of a phone call waiting to be picked up on the other end. Suddenly the screen lit up with us in a little box in the corner. "Twily? What are you doing calling?" I hear a familiar voice ask. Twilight sighed and rolled her eyes.

"Shining! I thought I told you not to call me that in front of my friends!"

"That better be a friend there or I'll keep calling you what ever I please!"

I lowered my face into view and huffed. "I'd stop calling her that before I come and kick your ass!" I snapped.

Twilight looked to me and grunted. "You better not hurt my BBBFF!" She looked back at the screen. "Don't mind Ryder! He's having a little trouble and needs to talk to Cadence."

Shining hummed. "You sure Twilight?" He asked.

"Yes and turn on the camera! I wanna see my favorite foalsitter and my big brother!" I heard Shining sigh.

"...I'll get Cadence for you guys... I'll have her turn on the camera.... Not in the best state at the moment."

"...No pants?" He hesitated a bit. "I'll take that as a yes.... And hope you have some underwear on because I dont wanna have a remake of that time you drunk video called me!"

We heard the computer rustle a bit and footsteps walk away. I looked to Twilight. "So uh.... I'll take any punishment for this but.... What are we talking here with Shining?" I asked. She reached over and gave me a slug to the thigh and then in my side. Didnt knock the wind out of me but it did hurt.

"...That's for asking.... and because you asked...." She pulled out her phone and went into her images. I dont know what I was expecting from this but... Turned out the picture she showed me was kinda funny. All i saw was Shining on his hands and knees on a bed blushing with a pink pacifier in his mouth wearing a pink and yellow dress and under the dress was a pair of pink striped panties and a diaper bulging out under that. "This is what he gets for making you even think about asking. Twenty bits and i send it to you so you can taunt him with it." I paid right up. Best twenty bits I ever spent.

We waited for a few minutes and heard the sound of high heels through the computer. I could see Twilight's face light up as she heard the poof of a seat as someone sat down. The screen kinda glitched slightly a moment and a picture slowly brightened up replacing the picture of Twilight's brother kissing his wife only to be replaced by his wife- Princess Cadence- herself. She was wearing a black hoodie from Las Pegasus. Cadence smiled brightly seeing Twilight. "Twilight! What a surprise its so good to see you!" She said. Twilight laughed a bit.

"I know! IT's been so long! I wish we could do our little sunshine dance but right now I've got someone who need your help in particular...." She got up from the seat and offered it to me. I hesitantly sat down and looked at Cadence's face.

"Well what do we have here? Is that Ryder I see?"

I smiled a bit and gave a wave. "Hey Princess... How are things with you?" I asked.

"Oh I'm doing well! Shiny has been a bit bored here. You two need to get together here soon!"

"Definitely wanting to plan something but... this isnt what I wanted to talk to you about..." I averted my gaze.

"Oh? Is this a problem that Twilight needs to leave the room for or is this something you can talk about in front of her." I looked back at her.

"It's something I can talk about but... I'll be sure to bug Shining to talk to you again if need be but... I just would like to let you know I've planned to propose to Applejack but... the problem is I have no clue how to go about it... I always shoot down my own ideas when I get them.... I just need something that will help me not be so paranoid with what ever choice I make... I'm just so nervous...." She sat back in her chair and hummed.

"...Well this is definitely a problem with love... I admire you wanting to take this huge step in your life but what ever thoughts cross your mind make it difficult for me to help... especially through a computer.... But I could probably bring you out here to me! It might take a while but I have my train refueling just outside of Canterlot. I'll even contact Celestia and tell her to send a chopper to pick you up. It's going to take a good part of the day and night for you to get here so I suggest finding someone who you can share the ride with. It can be with anyone you want. Even Twilight can come!"

Twilight got into the picture and nudged me aside on her chair. It spun me around a bit. "Sorry Cadence.... Ryder already has me and the girls planning stuff out for him and we cant let anything get in the way of this..." She said. "Anything else you'd like to say to Ryder before we cut this call?" I saw her nod on screen.

"Ryder I want to let you know we've had some problems with the train being exposed from the inside online. Dont worry, no cameras on board but do try to keep your cellphone out of sight of the guards around and tell who ever you are with! I dont want to see or hear of any trouble with an allied country guard. I'll have Shining meet you at the train station tomorrow morning after my train stops there. I'll see you soon! Bye!" I saw her turn away before the camera cut out. "SHINING! GET IN HERE AND EXPLAIN WHAT THIS SHIT IS ON THE SCREEN?!"

"Uh.... Cadence....? Call still going!" Twilight said. We heard her scramble and then the computer made a noise of the call ending. Twilight looked to me blushing. ".... I'd use that picture to your advantage for me. If he says anything about you having it just tell him it's gonna cost a bit for you to delete it and the source to be deleted as well." I gave a nod and got out of the chair returning it to the front of the computer. "So who are you going to take with you to the Crystal Empire? You could go alone but she did say it would be better for you to have someone to talk to on the way there."

I sighed as I turned my back to her messing with the computer with a few clicks. "I cant really take Applejack... I dont want her to find out and ruin everything..." I said. "Scootaloo has school tomorrow and Big Mac has to take them...." I looked at Twilight again as she stood up closing the computer. "Do you think Cadence would let Gilda come with me....? I mean... she's the only one that I can be with that I know doesnt have anything to do and wont spoil anything unless she gets a laugh out of it...." I averted my gaze a bit. "...That's exactly why I dont ever wanna speak to her after she sees a movie i wanna see.... Wont even talk to her before watching a movie I need to watch." She hummed a bit.

"I guess Gilda it is...." She looked back at me. "You wanna go grab something to eat and wait until I speak with Gilda about that?" I huffed.

"Sure but hurry.... Cant tell if I'm getting excited or nervous about this...." Like no joke I started shivering and my heart was racing. She gave me a thumbs up and proceeded to just put her books away using her magic standing near the desk.

I left the room and wandered the halls feeling my heart just pounding. The first domino in this life changing event is now being tipped. I walked all the way back to the dining hall and just grabbed a can of pink lemonade before just cracking it open and drinking it like I was dying for a drink. About half way through the can- which was about just a swig- I realized something that might be a problem. How the hell am I gonna get out to the Crystal Empire without Applejack knowing? And without Scootaloo freaking out or wanting to come with me? I quickly sat down at the table alone and swallowed what lemonade I had in my mouth and it went down like a fucking rock. I pulled my phone out and went into my contacts and went to Shining's number before calling him. I put my ear up to my phone and just listened to the rock tone he had to replace the buzzing. Not even a moment after I heard the music stop and a little rustling on the phone. "Dammit can this wait Ryder?!" I heard Shining ask. I huffed.

"First off no it cant wait. I know I was invited by Cadence to head out there and that you secretly use her computer for porn but I need a favor from you." He sighed.

"Fine but leave me to my business after this. Cadence hasnt been in the mood lately and I'm dying for this moment. What did you need?"

"Well... since this is something I dont want AJ to find out about I need it covered up. I had Twilight call me to her castle for a work thing but I just need something to help cover that.... Like an Escort mission or something.... Something where Applejack wont get suspicious or something.... I just dont want her catching wind of anything I'm doing and ruin anything...." He huffed.

"Okay since I can ask Cadence what the hell you're doing I can tell AJ you're needed here for something important. I wont disclose what but it should help. Now let me get back to my thing here!"

"Thanks Shining! Anything you need it's yours! Even a little help with your problem there... Pics or some physical contact with yours truly... Cadence does approve of you sleeping with others right? Princess of love and all?" He sighed.

"...Yes... Now go on and do what ever you need to to get ready for here. That means clothes, toiletries and what ever else you need. I'm not sharing anything from my closet again!" Before I had a chance to answer back he hung up. I gave a sigh and went back to drinking my lemonade. I got up and left the room, drink in hand. I was calming down as I sipped my sweetly sour drink. Walked down the hall all the way to the lounge room. This room brought some memories I didnt want to come up. First day on the job ring a bell? Rings like I'm the one chiming the damn bell... Hope Shining still regrets it.

Anyways in the lounge they were just talking together, Dash was cuddling up to Fluttershy on the recliner, Rarity was on a few new bean bag seats with Pinkie and Twilight. Twilight got up seeing me and smiled. "There you are!" She said. "Where were you? I was just about to call you!"

I showed her the can of lemonade. "Just raided your fridge for something to calm my nerves. Hope you dont mind." I said.

"I dont mind at all. I told Gilda what she'd be doing and had her get some clothes together before running to get stuff for you. Hope you dont mind."

"That's fine. Had Shining set something up to contact AJ and cover this little trip up as something important. Hopefully she doesnt question Gilda about it...." And once thy name has been spoken they shall appear. My phone started to ring and when I saw the screen I had a little heart attack seeing Applejack's name on the screen. It's like she heard me or something. I showed my phone to Twilight and she quieted everyone down for me to answer it. When I did I put it on speaker phone just having it a little bit away from my mouth. "Hey AJ can this wait a bit? Kinda busy tinkering with something Spike broke!"

I saw Twilight choke back on a giggle because she knew Spike breaks a lot of stuff. "Alright I'll make it quick." She said. "Shinin' texted me and told me that you need to get your flank up to the Crystal Empire. Didnt say what or why but just said it's guard business and that you're the only one he trusts with this sorta thing."

"Really now? I'd think he would've talked with me first... Guess I was in a dead signal part of the castle. I'll give him a call and send Gilda to get my things. Should be out on the town if I read what she texted me earlier."

"Alright now you go on and have fun. Maybe bring home a little souvenir for the girls. I'll tell Scoot you had to head to work but wont be home for a few days or how ever long that trip is gonna take. And... Just call or text me when you get there. Alright?" I saw Pinkie just give me a bright smile.

"Alright AJ.... I'll call you when I get there. I'll see what I can get for the girls if Shining doesnt drink me under the table." She laughed a bit.

"Okay now... I gotta get going. Girls should be offa school here soon. Love ya sugarcube." I blushed as everypony just looked at me, Dash making a little kissy face... smart ass...

"Love you too AJ... Later." I hung up and as soon as the little 'call ended' sound they all gave a loving 'aw' making me blush even harder.

Rarity got up and came over to me giving a laugh. "Sorry there darling but hearing that just makes us happy that something like this is happening in our own friend circle." She said. "We've gone and helped Princess Cadence with her wedding and that was something special. Though we did have to fight changelings it was a great wedding after we had fixed everything... my mane included. But now that we know someone is wanting one of our friends hands in marriage this one is going to spectacular! Do you know who is going to be officiating the ceremony?" I shrugged.

"Not sure yet but... I have time to choose and hopefully whoever I choose will do a great job. Now... How about we relax and watch some TV before I get choppered out?"

Everyone agreed to that idea. Twilight even had the guards get drinks for us and some snacks. Felt weird having my own underlings do stuff for me like this. We watched a good two and a half movies before a guard came in with Gilda and my things. She had her duffel bag stuffed and mine stuffed with everything... Even diapers... "Sorry to interrupt princess but the chopper is here for the general and company." He said. I got up from my seat and sighed stretching as Twilight got up.

"...Guess it's time to go..."

Twilight sighed and smiled as Dash got up. "Guess so...." She said hugging me. "Good luck out there General..."

Dash huffed joining in on the hug. "Yeah good luck there Ry." She said. "Don't worry I'll keep Scoot safe and keep her distracted while you're gone."

Rarity came over and joined in on the hug. "Do tell us everything that goes on wont you darling?" She asked.

Fluttershy came over and hugged us as well. "Wish I could go with you but I have my animals to take care of." She said.

Then I just watched Pinkie come over with her head hung and mane kinda drooping a bit. The girls broke off of me and let me hug Pinkie by herself. "Don't worry Pinkie. I'll bring something back for you and I'll make it extra special!" I said. "Just keep that chin up and smile smile smile!" And that was when she squeezed me and cracked my back. To be honest she's kinda better than a chiropractor. My back was feeling a tad stiff after being in my seat for so long. Dash and Rarity had to pry her off of me so I could head up to the chopper (and ditch a soggy diaper in the garbage in one of the restrooms on the way up.).

About an hour and a half later Gilda and I were on a train bound for The Crystal Empire. This was Cadence' new train fit with three cars, one for dining, one for loving and the other just for relaxing. Yes. She has a car just for sex but that is just a bedroom and she allowed me and Gilda into her uh... stash of toys... Dildos, lube, paddles, ropes and costumes. Even some diapers. A few guards were there. Two in the dining car along with a chef and two in the caboose, a TV, a game console, wifi that is fit with passwords, a DVD player and an assortment of movies ranging from movies for kids to teens, and some raunchy adult flicks too. Too bad they were locked up. Saw some good ones and I was surprised to see some of my favorites... I've only seen the trailers but those are fucking tell all. Anyways the car we were in we were in the sleeping car. Two cabinets sat at either side of the bed holding toys and outfits ready for who ever wanted to wear them... mostly looked dominatrix style. Black latex straps everywhere and large dildos and such. Gilda was laying on a heart shaped bed in her white tank top and a pair of ripped jean shorts. She had her boots off to the side next to our bags just to the right of the bed. I changed into a pair of shorts and one of my cut off metallicolt shirts. This one was the Bit Puncher album. Red wings coming out of a unicorn skull with the horn broken and METALLICOLT written in fire. She looked to me as I browsed the large, almost baseball bat sized dildos. "Doesnt it make you think?" She asked. I glanced over at her.

"What do you mean?" I asked. She got onto her knees on the bed and stood up before hopping off next to me.

"I mean getting married. Tying the knot, getting the ball and chain and a lasso to rope you up and pull you back if you try to get away? Doesnt it make you think what you could lose when you do this?" I looked back at the cabinet.

"I'm not losing anything. If anything I'm gaining something.... a life bond with someone I love and who I know will take good care of my sister if something ever happens to me..." I opened up the cabinet and just took a large red one out. Thing weighed a good bit and made me feel a bit insignificant. "I'm not saying I'm thinking of anything to just... y'know but... I'm just thinking about my job and what could happen if something went wrong... I get caught in a shootout and backup doesnt show up in time... things just change there for Scoot..." Gilda took the dildo out of my hand and just slapped me across the face with it twice. Once one way and then another to make it even.

"Dont you ever- EVER- think like that again!" She snapped shoving the toy into my chest. She went back to the bed and sat down ."Not only will your sister be losing you if an 'accident' occurs but then there's Dash, Applejack, their friends, the princesses, and what ever guard friend you have but...." She hesitated averting her gaze. "...I'll be included on that mix...." She sniffled a bit. "....Ever since you saved me from myself I just... I wanted to change my ways... I wanted to be nicer.... Some things never change like my attitude but... that's only because I take it out on myself for being so stupid... When I accidentally gave food poisoning to an elder back in Griffonstone I was distracted on a few things... my body being one of them... I starved myself for a few days which didnt do me any good... Got distracted, forgot to clean the oven from any residue and what ever burnt onto the pan I used it basically stuck onto the fresh scones I made and... It caused my shop to get closed down... I almost didnt come out here if it werent for the promise of you being there to make me feel better..." I saw tears scroll down her cheeks as I sat down next to her. "...if it werent for Applejack letting you take your rage out on me... I felt like I was gonna be empty but... with you just drilling me it makes me feel whole.... makes me feel safe from myself.... But now that you're getting married I just...." She looked to me. "...I feel like I'm going to lose your touch... lose your new wifes approval and I'm just gonna be left with a toy in one hand, a rope in the other and an option of where to fucking hang myself!" She hugged me and cried into my shoulder. I shushed her.

"...Dont cry Gil... I'll always be there for you.... even if AJ doesnt give her approval I'll make sure you feel like I'm always there... I told you before and I'll say it again.... No matter what time it is, no matter where I am, no matter what I'm doing... if you are having trouble just call me... Losing you would be like losing AJ... I dont think I'd make it long enough to get over it... even worse I'd see Dash all broken up because she lost her best friend... Cant forget that..." I kissed her on the cheek. "...I love you Gil... as... not as a coltfriend but... as someone who you can trust... always..." I held her close as she sobbed softly into my shoulder. "...Wanna get something to eat in the other car? Could probably have a drink or two to fix us right up." She looked to me and gave a smile.

"...I love you too y-you dweeb... dont ever leave me... and a drink does sound nice..." I wiped her eyes away and kissed her cheek before helping her stand up before helping her to the food car.

The food car was a formal one. Single table, four chairs, little kitchen area off to the side with the chef cleaning his areas. He was a brown coated earth pony with a dirty blonde mane wearing a white chefs shirt and black pants. "Ah! There you are General! I was expecting to meet you sooner. Hope everything is to your liking so far." He said. "And who do we have here?" He looked to Gilda smiling a bit.

I smiled a bit. "This is Gilda. She's my travel companion for this trip." I said as Gilda hugged me hiding her teary eyes. "I wouldnt mind her too much. She's just kinda going through some personal things. And dont worry I got her cleared with the princess herself so if she does anything just tell me and I'll correct it."

"Will do. Now what can I get you both?"

"Just something as simple as Pasta sounds good with alfredo sauce for me and maybe some tomato basil for my friend here. And any menu for drinks?" He nodded and dug into a little drawer pulling out a full sized menu labeled 'drinks' in fancy cursive.

"You're lucky that even the Prince and Princess have trouble choosing what to drink. Also have a menu fit for what to eat but what you ordered was just perfect. One of the guards on here is also a bartender on the side so just let me know what you want and I'll have him get started on the drinks." Gilda and I both nodded and went and sat at the table together just looked over the menu together. Ended up getting some mixed drinks that were pretty strong... After dinner we walked back to the bedroom and boy were our heads swimming. Mostly Gilda's. I was good and only had one... and a half.... with a few shots... Yeah... had to be cut off after a few but I can hold my liquor somewhat well. Somewhat meaning if I would've had one drink more (or even a shot more. Still trying to figure that out) I'd be passed out on the floor.

Anyways we both hobbled to the bedroom and drunkenly put a few diapers we found on. These were definitely the ones I saw Shining wear in the picture. These were kinda cute. Had Cadence's cutie mark on the butt of it, sparkles on the crotch and the little colored waist area was a bright pink. Neither of us cared what was on them because we just up and pissed ourselves. She was laying on the bed and I had to kneel down. Kinda felt the room spin a little. Either that or maybe we were taking a turn. Those drinks just went right through us like nothing. And jeez these diapers held a lot. Full force and it didnt even leak a bit. She sighed heavily and I looked over at her just to see her start rubbing her swelled nappy. I may not have pissed since after I got to Twilight's and I had to go badly. Surprised I didnt pee my pants- wait. Getting off track. Gilda moaned as she rubbed the swollen crotch of her diaper and ooh I was getting a bit hot under the collar. I kicked my pants off and just stripped down to just the diaper before jumping on top of her. She gave me a surprised look as she quickly brought her claw to my hip. We just looked into each others eyes and within a moment we were both naked, diapers strewn aside and I was just pounding away at her pussy. Even though one of us smelt like rum (IT WAS HER I SWEAR) I couldnt help but kiss her deeply squeezing her breasts. She broke the kiss and looked to me. "F-FUCK ME HARD DWEEB!" She yelled over how violently we were slapping together. "LET ME BE YOUR FUCKING TOILET! LET ME BE YOUR FUCKING SLUT!"

I honestly dont know what happened there but something sparked in me and I picked her up off the bed, facing away from me and I had to have my wings help me fuck the stuffing outta her. She was screaming so loud I could swear the guards would've gone and rushed from both sides of the train even with how loud the tracks were thumping. "YOU LIKE THAT YOU WHORE?!" I asked. I dont think she even could answer because all I heard were her moans. I dont even know how she did it but she managed to twist herself around, bring a leg over my head and just hug me nearly digging her talons into my back as I fucked the brain out of her head because in that time she turned herself around her eyes were just rolled back into her head. She was that lost in the pleasure. I felt something brewing and I'm not talking dinner coming back up. That didnt happen I swear. Not even just a little. I felt something in my loins just grow as I just fucked her. She wrapped her legs around my waist and just squeezed me tight and her talons dug into me just a bit more and it just made me release, shooting load after load of hot steaming cum into the now loudly moaning griffon. She even came hard just making it even harder for me to not be able to pull out. I came so hard my legs kinda gave out and I fell to my knees gripping her tightly.... May have peed in her a bit too. Neither of us could tell until we got up on the bed. I pulled out and immediately she started leaking massive amounts of spunk.

Even though that happened, neither of us bothered to go and turn out the lights before passing out. To be honest I dont think I've slept so well in my life. I felt so content, so tired and just... comfortable. I had no dreams but uh... this is where I freak out. I heard no doors open, no windows opening or anything. All I heard was a gasp and I jumped. I panted and looked to Gilda who was still passed out and serene looking. And then I looked to the other side and yelped quickly covering myself up with a pillow. Why? Because not even three feet away, holding my boxer shorts in her hand was Princess Cadence. She was wearing capris jeans, a flowing bell sleeved white shirt and high heels. "What.... is the meaning of THIS?!" She asked tossing my boxers to me. "You're the GENERAL of Equestria and you're doing this kinda shit!? Yes I allowed you to bring someone with you for the ride, yes I can look past you using the stash of diapers I had and your clothes all over the floor but THIS?!" She walked over to Gilda's side of the bed and reached between her legs just scooping a glob of my cum out of her. Gilda jumped feeling her dig inside. Cadence let some of it fall onto the bed as Gilda gasped sitting up and covering herself huddling at my side. "You are fucking LUCKY this car has an enchantment so everyone inside is temporarily infertile otherwise she would've been the beginning of the end for you! I'm willing to hide this from your soon to be wife but this is something I wont tolerate! Now get dressed and get to the food car! Shining is there waiting for you... I need to have a word with your little friend here..."

I said nothing and got out of bed quickly grabbing every article of clothing I could find of my own. My pants, my underwear but uh... shirt... not mine. I quickly crossed the cars and slammed the doors behind me. Lucky me it was only Shining in the dining car. He was in the cooking area wearing a white tee, camo shorts as he stood over the stove as he was making pancakes. He looked back at me after I closed the door behind me and leaned on it. My heart was thumping out of my chest. "Well good morning there General. Sleep well?" He asked. I huffed and just went over to the table and sat down facing away from the door. Not even an answer. "Everything okay there Ry? Thought you'd be happy to see me at least..."

I looked to him sighing. "Hey now can you get me a drink dude?" I asked. I looked down at the table. Four place settings, forks and knives for everyone. I heard Shining open up a little fridge that was just out of view i think. Grabbed a few glass bottles and brought them over to the table, clanging with each step. He set a bottle in front of me and I saw it was orange juice.

"Okay... you're lucky Cadie loves her OJ and that I'm in a good mood.... What's got you beat? And I mean other than applying yourself to the ball and chain." I grabbed the juice and cracked it open.

"...I just... Well... Lets just say I got a bit drunk and slept with my travel companion and this travel companion is someone you know and well... she helps me when I'm either nervous, frustrated or just... violent... or if I feel like I might get violent with AJ when I dont want to... And when Cadence came in and saw us together, her just stuffed with... my stuff... she flipped out at me and I never got a chance to say anything to help my case... I feel like if i step out of line for just a second your wife is gonna rip my balls off before mine does!" Shining huffed.

"It's okay dude. She's very strict when it comes to this kinda stuff. I mean... that's nice that AJ lets you do that sorta thing and not get in trouble. Not only is she the princess of love but she doesnt like seeing others cheat on their partners ESPECIALLY in your relationship. She doesnt wanna see anyone hurt by a broken heart.... She is gonna be mad at someone who is doing the things because..." He glanced at the door and sighed. "...Because she doesnt wanna see anyone end up like her parents... She told me this a while ago and... Her father cheated on her mother and things happened to get her orphaned.... Celestia adopted her and... did somethings she wasnt proud of and gave Cadence her cutie mark and her princesshood to keep her silence... I want you to NEVER mention this to ANYONE! Not AJ, not Cadence and not even Celestia! They dont want word to get out, have controversies arise and riots ensue. Understand?" I nodded.

"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." I glanced back behind me. "You should probably get everything plated before they come out. I'd rather have my mouth glued shut with syrup than forced shut by a gag." I looked to him and he nodded.

I went back to sipping my drink just minding my own business. Sat there for a few minutes just waiting for them to come out. They did eventually with Gilda now looking a bit scared wearing skinny jeans, one of my shirts, (This was a Gems N Tulips album. Cant rightly remember what one.) and her boots. Cadence was behind her looking serene as if nothing had ever happened. She sighed as she closed the door behind her. "There we are!" She said. "Good morning everyone! I hope the train ride wasnt too boring!" She looked to Shining as Gilda sat next to me at the table. "Breakfast almost ready?"

Shining gave a little chuckle. "Almost done sweetie. Just plating it up now." He said. "Anyone want some fruit with their breakfast?"

I raised a hand looking back at Shining. "Blue berries if you have em please." I said. Honestly as we ate Shining and Cadence were the only ones talking. It was mostly about things going on around the Crystal Empire. Love Fest here, CrystalCon there. Even a concert or two. Nothing I wanted though.

After we were done we left the train, bags slung over our shoulders. Shining and Cadence were up ahead of me and Gilda a bit. We just stopped outside to take a breath and look at our surroundings. The Castle towered over the brightly shining city. Ponies walked everywhere you looked. Guards kinda surrounded this train station, alternating from unicorn to pegasus back to unicorn and so on. Four guards on this side of the tracks, four on the other. As we left the station Gilda grabbed my hand clutching it tight. "....Next time we sleep like that together... Do NOT let any mare stick their fingers there unless that mare is horny or hungry for their breakfast like that..." She said sounding kinda scared. "...Do you wanna know what she did? She didnt feel me up, stick anything in me but... she cleaned me out with her magic! I dont know how she did it but it felt so weird I was scared of what else she could do! I-I dont even think I can piss myself i'm so scared!" I shushed her just using my thumb to rub the back of her claws.

"It's okay. I'll talk to Shining if I can about that... Did she at least give warning what it was gonna feel like?"

"She did but.... it just.... It felt so weird... it didnt feel like anything she described...." I could see her feathers kinda frizz out a bit.

"Hey hey it's okay... just take some deep breaths. When we get back to the castle I'll see if we cant speak to either of them and telling them you felt uncomfortable with that. For now just hold on to me. I gotcha Gil..." Gilda nodded and just latched onto my arm. I didnt wanna let her go. As we walked she started to calm down. I could only tell because she let up with her grip. Still was hanging on to my arm.

When we got to the castle Gilda and I had to be split up. I got my own room and so did Gilda. We got our rooms right next to each other though. My room was pretty big. Large circular mattress in the middle of the room, dressers on the wall behind it, TV mounted to the wall and a book shelf opposite that. As I unpacked I called Applejack. Phone buzzed for a bit before she answered. "Well good mornin' sugarcube!" I heard her say. Honestly just warmed my heart. "I was wonderin' when you would call! Scoot was worried when you didnt call last night before bed! What happened?" I sighed.

"...Had a little too much to drink last night. Kinda ticked Cadence off when she found me with my head in the toilet and I'm just now feeling better...." I heard her hum a bit and it isnt good when she hums.

"...I believe the drinkin' but why would Cadence be mad atcha for gettin' sick? Think it's about what ever that job you're doing there?" I gave a silent sigh.

"Dont think so... Job isnt until later and I'm pretty sober for the most part... Only had two drinks last night at dinner. Coulda been something in the food that made me do that but... doesnt matter now. Any chance I can talk with Scoot or is she at School?"

"She's here. Poor girl didnt wanna sleep until she knew you were alright but passed out at about two in the morning... decided just to keep her home... No accidents but I'll go wake her if i can. Just give me a minute." I started putting things away in the drawers just listening to the phone just rustling away. Heard a door open too.

I huffed as I closed the drawer and went to sit on the bed facing the TV. Thirty Two inches of 1080p resolution. As I sat there I heard whispering through the phone before a gasp and shushing. "R-Ryder?! Ryder is that you? Are you hurt?" I heard my baby sister ask.

I smiled a bit hearing her voice. "Yeah I'm alright sis." I said. "Sorry I couldnt call last night. Something came up and I couldnt call. You doing okay over there?"

"....mhmm... Just very tired.... missed school I stayed up so late...."

"Well even if I'm not calling or texting just know I'm gonna be okay. I'll call when I get a chance if it's during the day or at night. Might not call or text for a part of the day since I got a job to do here. Not really allowed to tell anything but it's very important. But if you need to just text me. You still have your own phone dont you?"

"...I got it taken away at school and was afraid to tell somepony... Miss Cheerilee took it from when I was showing Sweetie Belle something... You think Big Mac can get it from her for me?" I huffed.

"Okay I'll have AJ ask him but remember not to take it out during school again. I hear that your teacher took it you lose it for a week okay?"

"Alright Ry... I love you big brother!"

"I love you too sis. Now either get dressed or go back to bed."

I heard AJ sigh. "And she's back under her covers... Might need to check her if she's wet...." Applejack said. "Why dont you get back to your work. I got things covered here. You just keep me informed of things okay?"

"If I can AJ. Love you Applejack."

"Love you too sugarcube. Careful out there and dont forget to bring something back for us!" I smiled a bit clutching my chest as my heart warmed me up.

I didnt get another word in before she hung up. I sat there thinking of how happy I'd be with her. Every day we'd spend together either working the orchard, sleeping in bed or just hanging out with everyone else. I sat there for just a few minutes just loss in the bliss of love. And this was love. Lust is the urge to fuck anything and everything in sight. I knew that feeling when I was pent up. AJ, Big Mac, Pinkie, Rarity and uh.... maybe even Dash... Yes even if she was thinking it was Fluttershy with that spell Twilight used on AJ and Gilda.... and holy shit that felt amazing. But getting too far off track here. As I was sitting there thinking all those thoughts I got a knock at my door. I looked to the door as it opened and Shining came in. "Knock knock! Hope you got pants on!" He said.

I chuckled a bit as I got up and put my phone away. "Sometimes I think that's the opposite with Cadence." I said. "Just go into a room and hope she'll be there with her panties around her ankles." He chuckled a bit and closed the door behind him.

"Yeah... Just between you and me we have done it during on the balcony while we had choppers flying by. Even when we had guests in the room behind us. Told them we needed a little time to breathe outside or a smoke or something... Couldnt remember what we told em but we started and finished without them noticing. May have had to do a little clean up afterwords but she hid it well. Even when it started running down her legs." I laughed like an idiot blushing hard.

"Dude! As hot as that is that's a bit too much!" My laughter died down a bit as he gave a chuckle. "So what's the plan?" He smiled a bit.

"Well good news is Cadence has calmed down from the train mishap. Everything will go along as planned and we might have just enough time tonight to game and have ourselves some guy time! Sound good to you?"

"As long as we can go for a while with a drink and snacks? Promise for no accidents!" He sighed turning back to the door.

"Well the drinks maybe but it's a no on the snacks. Cadence banned me from having late night snacks after she found me on the floor in the dining room, cookie crumbs on my face, chocolate on my hand and forehead and a spilled soda in the corner. That was a fun day after I woke up.... Had to shower and clean the dining room and uh... be punished by many guards and Cadence..." I chuckled a bit and drew my phone again feeling a bit mischievous.

"Hope it doesnt come to that...." I said swiping away at my phone to find the picture Twilight gave me. Took a few pictures with Gilda in the back of our transport. Kept the divider up and Gilda and I did start to get a little naughty. She flashed me a bit, I took a few pics and teased her. Probably what lead up to us going at it like drunk idiots. When I came up on the pic I sighed. "But... we still better have a fun night. Otherwise I'm gonna show the guards this pic here...." I showed him the phone and gasped. I pushed him against the door with my foot as I flew up keeping my phone out of reach. "Oh does the widdwe shiny not wike dis pictuwe his wifey took of him?" He blushed a bit.

"Dammit Ryder delete that picture right now! I cant let the guys see that! Do you know what they can tell Cadence and have her punish me more... even in front of some of our private citizens..." I hummed looking at my phone landing.

"Okay okay I'll delete it.... for forty bits!" Double what I paid. Make a profit. He huffed.

"Fine! Forty bits! Now just delete that picture!" I laughed and deleted it for him to see... only thing that i didnt want him to see was a picture of Gilda getting finger fucked by me... because that's what my phone does. It shows a previously looked at picture after deleting another. I quickly hid it even though he saw it.

"Pictures gone but I can get it back with a few words to someone... Wont say who until I get my money..." He huffed opening the door and walked out with me behind him.

"Fine.... Gonna kill who ever sent you that picture.... Or yell at someone depending on who they are...." Damn he was livid. Gave me my bits, demanded to have me tell him his sister gave me that picture, had me call his sister and have her delete it and what ever pictures she gets like that to delete them. Scared Twilight good because she started crying on the phone. Had to apologize for him but she knows he'll say he's sorry and get gifts galore to make up for it. And as soon as it was time my heart started to race because I didnt know what i'd be in for with Cadence.