Talk about strange.... Princess Twilight had me accompanying her and Fluttershy as we drove through Everfree. Why Everfree? Of all places? Well.... We needed to go see one of the princesses friends. I was back in my guard attire which felt good. Though I had to wear a different form because of my metal wing. I was given a cap kinda belonging to classic UFG classics. Black cap, kevlar vest that blocked my wings but I did have a binder holding my wings down. Kept them from being more uncomfortable than I already was. The good thing about this binder is Princess Twilight enchanted it to where it hides anything bumpy. So if AJ used it on her chest I wouldnt see the funbags drenched in sweat after she bucks for hours and hours. Anyways Twilight wore sweat pants and a tank top as well as some sneakers. Fluttershy wore a green dress and some sneakers as well. Rarity would cringe at her outfit but unless you're Dash or Daring Do... Or Applejack or... A crossdressing stallion.... Boots dont look good with dresses. We drove in my car because nobody wants to mess with an apocalyptic warmachine. I drove, Twilight sat in the back and Fluttershy in the front passenger. "Princess Luna really must've been glad to do this for you while you were away Ryder." Fluttershy said. "This car is a bit intimidating but.... A nice stallion like you drives it."

I sighed a bit trying to keep my eyes on the dark forest ahead. I've honestly never been in here before. "Well... I had this done for Applejack..." I said. "She had my car while I was away and she didnt like the way it sat outside her house.... Kinda reminded her the night I got arrested for punching a guard in the face trying to save my sister from being put in an orphanage...."

Twilight sighed. "...I almost couldnt keep it together when Dash brought her to the castle...." She said. "I almost wanted to take her on but.... I didnt have any clue on filly care... Especially when she endured some mental and emotional trauma like what she did.... I'd have to read anything and everything having to do with that type of trauma and my cutie mark isnt in psychological studies." I glanced in the mirror for a moment as we took a few more turns in the forest.

"Thank you for at least thinking that Princess... But a question perhaps?"

"Ask away Ryder."

"...What are we doing out here in the first place? Isnt this place dangerous?"

"If you were on foot like me and my friends were during the Tirek attack or when we first found the castle of the two sisters- Which we might need to stop by after we're done with Zecora. Got permission to try and find some mostly intact tapestry that Rarity and a few other ponies are going to help restore it. Either that or find a few paintings we can have authenticated."

"....Doesnt really answer my question but... Cant we at least try and do that another time? Maybe with... I dont know the rest of your friends princess? I'm all for escorts but.... I dont know if I want to go through an old castle without at least a little emotional support...."

"I told you we could bring Applejack but you wanted to keep her at home because you were afraid she'd get hurt out here by some Timberwolves. But I guess we will save it for another day. Maybe even get a few other guards in to help us. I know you wont be much help alone if we get cornered."

Fluttershy hummed. "...We have to be getting close to Zecora's right Twilight?" She asked. Twilight leaned up a bit looking around.

"Yeah but... Just be on a look out for those Joke plants! That's how you know we're getting close." And Poison Joke... Holy shit I've seen the effects of this plant. Apparently it made Pinkie's tongue numb and spotty. Sometimes she talks too much but... that's just mean.

Anyways we drove on for maybe ten minutes more and ended up pulling out in front of some sort of tribal house made from a hollow tree. Masks, bottles of... who knows what and voodoo dolls hung from the branches. I know Twilight did say something about this mare not even tampering with Voodoo things but... why the dolls in the trees? This kinda freaks me out even more... Even though Applebloom knows the mare.... Guess she's nice. Anyways I parked my car and checked my phone. Weirdly it had only been about an hour since I left the house. I looked to Twilight as she climbed out of Fluttershy's door. "I'll be with you in a sec." I said. "Gonna try and see if I can make plans with AJ... Kinda need a little time with her."

Twilight nodded before her and Fluttershy started walking towards the door of the hollowed out tree. I looked back to my phone and went to the contacts and went to Aj's. I tapped the call button and put it on speaker. I listened to it ring a bit and just hoped she would answer. Why hope? Because Applejack kicked me out last night after Applebloom took AJ's last cider and I swear she told me AJ let her have it but I guess Applebloom blamed it on me. The phone clicked but it went to voice mail. "Hey y'all, Applejack here. Cant talk right now. Buckin' up a storm right now. Either that or just restin' up after and dont feel like answerin. Sorry if that's the case but try again later but leave a message anyways!" I heard her voice say before a beep sounded.

"....Hey AJ its... It's me... Just... wondering what you're doing right now... hoping I can see you today... I miss you... Call me back if you can but... I'm with Twilight and Fluttershy at the moment and I'm on the job here... I'll even accept texts.... Even have Mac text me please! I just... I just wanna come home...." I started tearing up a bit. "...I-I gotta go..." I tapped at the key pad a few times before hanging up before hiding my face.

I sat there for a few minutes just trying not to cry. Even trying to hide myself well enough to keep Fluttershy or Twilight from sending me home and sending another guard out here. Once I was calmed down I wiped my eyes and blew my nose with a napkin from the glovebox (Trips to McHoovians really help a lot sometimes. Munchies and sniffles.) and just shoved it in my pocket. I got out and took a deep breath before walking to the door. I knocked and waited for a moment. "Who's at my door when I have guests?" I heard a mares voice say. "Surely this isnt some little foals jest!" The door opened and there stood Zecora. A zebra potion maker. She wore golden rings on her arm, around her neck and even a few little ones piercing her ear and.... I want to say alchemists clothing but I wasnt too sure. Black short tank top, black skirt and a belt of olive green ingredient bags as well as a shawl or something of that nature covering her shoulders. "Who are you and why are you at my house? I have guests here, some who are quiet as a mouse!" I saw Twilight and Fluttershy looking at some of the different potion bottles sitting on shelves. There was a black couldron sitting dead center of the room. I sighed and looked back to Zecora.

"General Ryder ma'am. I'm here with Princess Twilight." She smiled a bit and stepped off to the side.

"Ah well you can come in! Would you like anything to eat? You look quite thin!" I swear if that didnt sound like a witch trying to fatten me up I wouldnt know. But seriously I've never met her in person so... yeah.

I entered smiling a bit before joining Twilight and Fluttershy. Twilight glanced at me. "Everything alright General?" She asked. "You took a little longer than expected. Get any answer from Applejack?" I shook my head. "Probably a bucking day then. Gotta prep for selling and its gotta be a big one since you and Scootaloo moved in."

I sighed a bit. "Probably but you're kinda making it seem like I'm a burden to them..." I said. "...I mean... I really hope I'm not a burden to them...."

"You arent. Just relax. Talk with Fluttershy if you need to. Okay?" I nodded. "Good." She turned around as Fluttershy and I kept looking at some of the potion bottles. Pink, blue and green bottles everywhere. "Alright Zecora. Still not sure why you called us out here but we're here now. What did you need from us?"

The yellow pegasus mare and I turned around facing Zecora as she started looking through a book marked 'potion recipes'. "I do have a question for you!" She said. "Are any of you lovers? Because this potion I want to make only works for two!"

Nobody had to say anything. I sighed and stepped forth. "...Lucky for you I'm the only one here who has a relationship.... " I said. "Does this potion do anything particular?" She hummed.

"What it does it doesnt say.... The ingredients are similar of any random love potion any day..." She lied the book down on the counter beckoning Twilight over. "As you can see, I missing ingredients three. Should you find them bring them back fast."

Twilight took the book and looked at the ingredients closely. "Okay so... there's Purple petals from a Pungent Pokey plant, ground ginger root and.... Oh sweet Celestia......." She looked to me blushing.

I looked to her confused. "....What? What does it say?" I asked. Probably not the best thing to ask. She huffed.

"...Lover's milk..... And dont ask why i've read on this but... apparently you and Applejack have to fuck like rabbits and considering your stamina after that someone has to go in and extract it from her...." Fluttershy blushed and yelped a bit. I blushed harder than I ever have before.

I looked to Zecora. "I'd say this is wrong but I can not." She said. "But this is something that cant be bought. But by the looks of his face he has a lovers quarrel. He probably hasnt been touched by her and might squirt from here to Barborrel." So in other words its obvious I have blueballs. Thanks a lot Applejack... Didnt even wanna jack off. And how I know its a blueballs comment... She said i'd basically shoot it from inside Everfree five hundred miles away to a small town in the country of... I actually dont know because I've never looked it up.

I averted my gaze as Fluttershy looked to me. "...Lovers quarrel? Did you and Applejack get into a fight?" She asked. I hesitantly nodded. She gave an aw and hugged me.

Zecora huffed. "If I've learned anything from needing milk of lovers true is needing two lovers who are willing to do." She said. "If he and his mare can not embrace in bed then this potion may not even be any shade of red."

Twilight looked to Zecora setting the book down. "Does it have to be true love to get that lovers milk?" She asked. "As much I really dont want to ruin Ryder's relationship with Applejack I'd volunteer to get it or maybe even ask Fluttershy but if he cant do anything with AJ at the moment how are we going to do anything to the potion?"

I sighed a bit. I now this was probably going to be a bad thing to say but.... I needed to say it. "What about your b-" I said not even getting through the last few words before Twilight held my mouth shut.

"We are not bringing my brother down here so I can extract his.... Yknow..." I gave her a look just silently telling her I didnt even say that at all. Wasnt even going to either. "Besides he isnt going to come all the way down here to help with this. He and Cadence are supposed to be hosting the diplomats from St. Bleetersburg to discuss aid efforts for all refugees displaced by the war... I'll explain more about that later but we need to help Zecora with the potion." She released my muzzle.

"Anyways... Didnt get an answer from Zecora about having it be true love for the Lovers Milk."

Zecora huffed. "I was rudely interupted correct, but it has to be with a stallion who is able to get erect. Love does not matter in this case as long as a mare is there for our friend here to embrace!" She said. "With your minds at ease I must ask you please, get these ingredients or else this potion will be such a tease!"

Twilight set the book back down and pulled out her phone only to take a picture of the ingredients needed. "Alright we'll be back within a few hours." She said. "l'll see what I can do with the Lovers milk but it might be a bit... I'll come back if we cant get the Lovers milk today but we will get it one way or another." ...Yeah that doesnt sound good. I didnt even ask. Anyways Zecora nodded and let us go back to my car. I let everyone crowd in as I went and checked my phone. Nothing still. I sighed as I climbed into the drivers seat. Twilight rested her hand on my shoulder. "...You going to be alright General?"

I turned the car on and huffed. "....Can either of you please get a hold of Applejack please...?" I asked. "She's not gonna answer me... doubt she's even gonna do anything with me even if requested...." Twilight hummed as I pulled away from Zecora's home.

"I mean... we can try but there isnt anything to promise. For now I'm going to have to keep you at the castle for a bit. Hope that's alright."

I didnt even answer before we went all the way back to the castle. Fluttershy just turned my radio on and we just drove back. I didnt hear anything I liked but apparently Twilight and I heard Fluttershy sing to one of the calm Gems n Tulips songs. Gotta say it wanst the worst song but it wasnt what I liked either. Might listen to it again. Anyways after we stopped at the castle Twilight led me to a room Celestia stayed in after the attack. I felt the sad and still kinda frightened aura to this place. I sat there scrolling through Applejack's messages. Last one she sent was midday yesterday. 'Be home fast sugarcube. Somethin' special's waiting for ya.' It said.

I sighed and just locked my phone up. Why is Applejack so pissed off at me for being framed? By now she should've caught on it was Applebloom. I lied there in silence for maybe about thirty minutes before getting a knock at my door. I sat up and looked to the door. It opened and there I saw Big Mac looking a bit ticked but he had a bag full of my stuff. He dropped it by the door before coming over to me pinning me on the bed. He wore his jeans, work boots and a white tee. I didnt even fight back as he just held me there. "What the HELL did you do to AJ to make her so pissed off?!" He snapped.

I huffed. "Applebloom blamed me for stealing one of AJ's ciders and she didnt own up to it!" I said averting my gaze. "Applebloom even said she said it was okay for her to have it!" He kinda slammed me against the bed a bit.

"I dont mean that! AB already confessed and AJ didnt even punish her! I'm askin' about why you forgot your fucking one year anniversary with her!!" One year anniversary? I honestly had to think about this. How long has it been since we first started. Now that came to be. It's been exactly one year since then. Even worse it's been about a year since they were murdered.... I just pushed him off onto the floor and just curled up on the bed. He huffed getting back up. "AJ told me to tell you she's gonna meet with you tomorrow down at Sugarcube corner. She's gonna be there from the morning to the evening and if you dont show up she's hanging up my hammock and she's making you sleep outside!" I didnt even answer as he just stormed out of the room. He stopped just outside the door and looked back in. "...You're lucky Fluttershy came and got your clothes... Otherwise you'd be left with what you're wearin' and no change of clothes to change out of after Aj goes and busts your nose..."

I sat there for a moment just waiting for Big Mac to be out of earshot before starting to sob slightly. I just grabbed one of my pillows and just held it close before pulling out my phone. I went and pulled out my phone and scrolled all the way down to Pinkie Pie. Why I took her picture while she was sleeping cuddling a stuffed toy I have no clue but... She actually didnt mind. Anyways I pulled up a text log between us and texted her. 'Do me this favor.... I want you to try and convince the Cakes to close up shop tomorrow...' I said. '...I have a big job for you and this is something I need to do to have this happen... Dont as what... dont ask why... Just meet me at Twilight's castle and come alone.... Nopony other than yourself please....'

I sent that text off fast and within minutes I got a reply. 'Lucky for you The Cakes are out of town. I'll just tell them a little party emergency is happening tomorrow!' She said. 'I'll come to the castle tonight! Hope that's okay but I hope you know Applejack is supposed to be back at Sugarcube Corner tomorrow!'

'No! That's actually the reason I wanna have you close up shop.... Just please hurry over here and... Bring your party van... I'll explain later...'

After that I didnt get any texts from her. I ended up wiping away my tears, going for my bag and digging into it. I found a note from Fluttershy in it. It said: 'Ryder, I'm sorry Applejack kicked you out. She let me pack your bags but she was pretty mad.... I hope you're okay over there but Big Mac should give this stuff to you. I packed a few diapers for you from what I had after I stopped at home. Hope this helps you. And... By the way I'm here for you when you need me. Call me at any time if you need somewhere to stay and someone to cuddle!'

"At least Fluttershy cares...." I said sighing as I pulled out two diapers... with Princess Cadence' cutie mark on the butt. Dug in there more and pulled a shirt out only to have another note fall out.

This one was Big Mac's hand writing. 'If you're finding this I'm sorry about what ever I did. Just 'dont' find this note and if Applejack asks I scared the apple juice out of you. You come back after fixing things, Rarity is going to watch our sisters and we have a couple drinks. If you want somethin' strong just... Please limit yourself. I aint wanting a remake of when I tried fighting Shining.... See ya soon.' I huffed giving a slight smile as I tossed my shirt on the bed. I took what I had left of my guard gear off and slipping into something more comfortable. Comfortable meaning, sweat pants, a fresh diaper, and that shirt. Just the track pants I wore when I was running with Dash, the shirt just being one of Big Mac's shirts that shrunk when I did the laundry... Long story short its too small for him and I'm leaving the laundry to him. This was just a black shirt that he pretty much never wore. He had multiple shirts like this, some he cut the sleeves off and others he left alone.

I walked out of the room closing my door and started walking down the hall. To be honest I lost all care in the world just hearing my flank crinkle. Not sure if guards who I passed noticed but if they did they're good at keeping their mouths shut around me. Soon I came up on the dining area. The smell of food lingered in the air but I couldnt put my finger on what it was. When I entered I saw Twilight sitting down at the table just texting away wearing the same outfit as earlier. Guess different princesses have different style. Spike was over in the kitchen just stirring around sizzling veggies in a pan. He wore a black undershirt, Lunar Republic camo shorts and.... A pink apron. Why the pink apron i dont have a clue but I pulled out a chair and sat across from Twilight. She looked to me as I pulled my phone from my pocket and just lied it on the table. "....You alright Ryder?" She asked. I shrugged. "Well... Dont hold it against AJ or yourself.... You forgot it was your anniversary and I think she forgot it's been a year since.... yeah..."

I sighed. "...You can say it Princess.... Scootaloo isnt around..." I said.

"...You sure? I mean... it's still kind of a touchy subject in my mind..." I nodded. "...Well... if you're sure.... She doesnt really remember about the murders... It was kind of a harsh time for her as well as you... She almost got shot and you ended up getting arrested!" I sighed.

"I hope she realizes it before tomorrow... Tomorrow I'm having Pinkie close Sugarcube Corner for a day and come here to help me make it up to AJ.... I just wanna make her happy."

"I know that you do... I just want you to at least ask before using my castle as a little 'sorry for forgetting our anniversary' party... I'll let it slide this one time but you're on your own after this. Alright?" I nodded and avert my gaze to my phone.

"Apologies princess.... But... maybe one more thing....?" She sighed.

"What now General?"

"...Do you think Rarity has maybe a suit my size I'd be able to rent or something...? I just... I need it to look right and what ever I wear that isnt nice is gonna feel like I dont mean it...." She looked to her phone as it rang giving a piano chime.

"Well... speak of the devil and she shall appear... One sec." She slid her thumb across the screen and put it up to her ear. "Hey Rarity perfect timing! ...Oh I'm alright. Just getting some lunch ready. Apparently Pinkie's coming over soon... Oh uh.... Yeah its gotta do with that..... Yeah... yeah..." She glanced to me. I just gave her a puppy dog face. I can almost never get away with it. "He's giving me puppy dog eyes right now. He just needs to ask a favor from you and if it costs anything I'll pay.... He's just gotta pay me back with his work...." I rolled my eyes and nodded feeling my heart just pound. "Alright... at least he agrees to that... Well the favor he needs is a suit tailored to his size but one that he can rent from another client that bailed on paying for it... Do you have one of those?... Yeah I'll hold." She looked to me covering the microphone. "Alright... She said she might but she's gonna have to check. Might be a sec... For now just find something in my fridge. Spike is making stirfry with soy sauce and I know you arent much of a fan of that." I nodded and got up.

As I walked over to the fridge I couldnt help but glance at Spike. He smiled at me before I went for the fridge. When I looked inside I heard him kinda chuckle. I fixed my shirt a bit blushing. "Good to have you back General! Havent seen you for a while!" He said. "That's kind of a cool new wing!"

I sighed as I chose a left over couple of hayburgers. I held it up just looking to Twilight. She gave me a thumbs up on it without me having to say a word. "Thanks I guess Spike..." I said going to the microwave. "This basically is still kind of uncomfortable but I'm getting used to the fact that its there.... If you want later I can tell you how I got it... And if Twilight will let you hear about it. It's a little... eh..."

"C'mon I dont need to ask Twilight! I read all these super hero comics and most of them have the bad guys getting bloody noses and stuff!" I set the time on the microwave for a minute and sighed.

"Still gotta ask her Spike. I dont wanna tell it to you and have her get pissed off at me because you got sick or scared. Understood?" He nodded as he brought his frying pan off the burner and onto an empty one. "Good. Now get that plated for Twilight if its ready. Not being mean but i dont want it overcooked." He nodded and grabbed the nearest plate he could before just scraping what he cooked onto it.

I huffed just going back to my food. Took a minute before I could get it back but I actually had to think about if I wanted to even tell Spike and relive the hell I went through. Maybe about half way through this hay burger a guard came in. "Princess, General. Pinkie Pie and Rarity are here." I didnt look back. Just focused on my food.

Twilight swallowed what she had. "Put their things in their rooms and send them in here." She said. "I gotta talk with them along with the general here." She looked to Spike as i heard boots just start walking away. "Spike I need you to go help the guard with their things. And i told every guard around here to keep an eye on you around Rarity. Not having another birthday catastrophe!" Long story short there Spike went full on greedy dragon mode on his birthday and kidnapped Rarity after taking everything he wanted. The baby dragon gave an aw and just got up from the table, head hung. Not even a minute after I hear the sound of high heels and sneakers hitting the floor. I set what I had left of my food down and looked back at the door only to see Rarity and Pinkie walk through. Rarity wore a pure white and purple pantsuit with black high heels. Pinkie wore jean short shorts and a white tank top and pink canvas sneakers. They both looked at me as they went to either side of the table. Rarity to my left and Pinkie to the right. I hung my head a bit as I turned back to my food. Twilight huffed. "Okay look I know what we're all thinking. We're all pissed at Ryder for pissing AJ off. But it's honestly not on either ones fault. Around this time they both had a horrific moment that they wanted to block out. I'm sure you both remember what happened?"

Rarity sighed heavily. "As much as I hate to say it she is right..." She said propping her head up on her hand. "...I still cant believe Scootaloo walked in on her parents like that... I knew something was wrong when I saw the door slightly open but I couldnt stop her in time...."

Pinkie scooted her chair closer to me. "When I saw that news report I was just wishing it wasnt Ryder with his parents...." She said resting her hand on my leg. "...Glad it wasnt him but it still kind of sucks that Mr. Cake overheard from Applejack the next day when she called me crying.... I swear when he heard that you got arrested he flipped out at me for even getting you on payroll in the first place! He did apologize to me after but still told me you weren't allowed to work there.... I'm glad you came in before the robbery.... I think everyones lemonade would've been spilled...." Oh right... forgot she pissed her pants after that....

I sighed just hugging her. "....Well I'm glad to comeback to you guys..." I said. I looked to Rarity. "...Rarity I dont know what you did after I got arrested but... If I worried you at all I'm sorry I didnt come to you first...."

Rarity sighed as looked to her phone. "Not being mean here but I knew you were going to be alright... my emotions were more towards Scootaloo..." She said. "...That poor little filly.... If Applejack hadnt taken her I'd have hurried over and take her to my home with Sweetie Belle.... Not sure if you'd be out to watch her grow up but... I'd take care of her the best I could.... Maybe even see if she was okay enough for a visit for you..."

"Nice of you to say but... this isnt why we're here is it...? To think about the past?" Each mare shook their head. "...Good... It's all because I fucked up and forgot a major date in my relationship with Applejack and I need your help for me to fix it... otherwise I'm just gonna be more of a wreck than the plane that crashed after I jumped out of it... that night without her was hell for me.... If I didnt get arrested I would've had her holding me while I held Scootaloo...." I whimpered a bit holding Pinkie a bit tighter than even I had wanted. "....I just.... I dont wanna lose AJ...."

Twilight sighed. "Okay I guess this is something we dont want...." She said getting up from the table. "....I dont want Applejack mad at him or scoffing at the mention of him and I dont think me and the other princesses need a sniveling General any time she's with us.... So its either that or we deal with the hand we're dealt with his request. Probably an easy choice here."

Rarity glanced at me for a moment. "I think he deserves to be left well alone." She said. "Forgetful stallions should learn their place by losing what they have forgotten..." At that moment I just couldnt help but just hunker down and start crying hard.

Pinkie climbed into my lap and buried my head into her shoulder. "RARITY! Apologize to Ryder!" She snapped. "Dont you see he needs AJ in his life?" I heard Rarity sigh.

"Come on you cant honestly believe that! I was jok-"

"THAT IS NOT A JOKE! JOKES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE FUNNY!" I felt Pinkie kinda whip her head around. "Twilight I need your spells for this! Tie Rarity up and let me spank her with a magic paddle!"

Twilight huffed as I felt a calming sensation over me. "I'm not doing anything to hurt anyone." She said. "Rarity I want you to apologize to Ryder, Pinkie apologize to Rarity and both of you apologize to me for causing a scene not even ten minutes in this kitchen!" After that all I heard were my softened sobs. Then I guess all at once I felt a pat on my back while also hearing Rarity and Pinkie say sorry to each other, Twilight and I included. Now everyone just gave a sigh. "There... Now Pinkie I think you should take Ryder and maybe get him to nap. He seemed a bit tired when he came to work this morning..."

Pinkie got up off of me and helped me to my feet taking my hand. I opened my eyes long enough just to see Rarity kinda looking pissed at herself and Twilight just facepalming. I looked to Pinkie as she pulled me out of the room, warm smile included. "...Sorry that happened Ry..." She said. "After you lost your job and your... ex... I saw how miserable you were even while living at home with your parents.... I mean... that night your mom had me stay over to make sure you were okay.... you kinda cried during your sleep...." I dont know if its her brain or mine shutting down from what just happened but.... It's kinda possible that happened.

I sniffled a it. "....She just.... she's just the world to me...." I said. "...I fucked up yeah but... she has to know I've had other things on my mind since I was away.... I almost died multiple times while I was there but to some degree.... Explosives, gun shot wounds and almost died in a plane crash... How does she not realize that all that just messes with me.....?"

"Sounds a lot like Fluttershy with scary movies.... except a lot worse...." We turned into my room with everything just spilled from my pack onto the floor. She sat down on my bed with me and just nuzzled me. I couldnt help but just kinda relax and wet myself. I just calmed down a bit but blushed hard as I did that. Pinkie couldnt help but blush a bit and giggle. "I know that face anywhere! That's the same face Pound makes when he wets his diaper in his sleep! Do you need a change widdwe Wywy?" I kinda giggled a bit blushing hard shaking my head. "Are ya sure? If you want I can bring my bag over here and give you a nice change which gives you a little time to do some stinkies if you want. Dont worry I can handle it!" Really? Did she just ask me if I needed to take a shit? In my own diaper? Yeah... yeah she did but I'm not doing it. I sighed.

"....Just change me please.... I wanna go to sleep dry thank you very much...." I pointed to my bag. "I should have some wipes and a few freshies in there... Thank Fluttershy for those.... They feel like I'm sitting on a cloud when they're dry..." I gave a yawn just being lied down by Pinkie.

"Here just get ahead of me. I'll change you while you're asleep and come join you after I'm done! Okay?"

And before I could say anything I was just OUT! But almost immediately I was thrown into a nightmare. How did I know? Because it started raining. I even felt a strange sense of Dejavu. I was on my street where my old house was.... well... the house that burnt down was... It was my house technically but it was still my parents. Everything was in their name still. I had gone off and lived rent free after they died... same with Scoot... Anyways I was walking down the road going towards my house. I was in a UFG rain coat, jeans and my combat boots. Even had my gun with me but... this wasnt my pistol. It was a shotgun. Pump action, and sawn off barrel. This was one of the guns I used at the range during the war to blow off steam. Oh the shards of targets the troublemakers had to clean... but anyways I approached the door to the house and kicked it in. Not sure why I did that but it happened. I looked around at everything. Old and decayed. Dusty too. "Hello? Who's there?" I heard a familiar voice say. A fillies with a slight southern drawl.

I looked around. "Applebloom? Where are you?" I asked. My voice almost echoed off the mostly destroyed house. I heard a door upstairs creak open.

"I'm upstairs! Hurry please!" I carefully made my way upstairs past my room and made my way to Scootaloo's. I ducked inside and the door shut behind me and there i saw Applebloom looking scared. She wore a yellow apple shirt and her overalls and a dirty pair of sneakers. I set my gun down as she hugged me.

"What are you doing here? You know its not safe to go out during a storm like this!" She whimpered as I sat her on the bed. It creaked and cracked a bit under her weight.

"....B-big Mac took me over here.... He's just hiding me away from AJ... She's so mad she's been hitting Big Mac.... He just doesnt want me to get caught in the wrong place when she gets mad...." I huffed.

"...You're serious about this? AJ doesnt hit anyone she loves. Not even if its for a punishment...." I was going to add on to that but next thing you know I hear the loud sound of tires screeching before the house shook as I hear glass, wood and stone fly everywhere downstairs.

"No! Not now!" Applebloom said backing up towards the wall. "Y-you gotta hide Ry! That's gotta be AJ! She sees you and that gun she's gonna gut you thinkin' you're tryin to hurt me!" I picked up my gun and just looked to the door.

"No... I'm not gonna let you get hit by her! As much as I dont want to I need to protect you from her!" Honestly something didnt sit right in my stomach there. "Now get under the bed... dont come out unless I tell you to..." She hesitated. "Now!" Scared she nodded and just went right under the bed.

Just as I was about to go out of the room the door was kicked in throwing me back into the wall and breaking through it going back outside. Somehow landed right out in the orchard at Sweet Apple Acres. I looked around dazed and confused wondering where my gun was. I knew where it was within a few seconds after someone landed on me putting a boot to my neck. Applejack had it pointed in my face. She was wearing some sort of old western bounty hunter's outfit. Eye patch, black trench coat, denim shirt and skinny jeans with her bucking boots. "....You really think I didnt see you go into that fuckin' house?" She asked. "Big Mac had balls to stop me but you aint got the balls to even do jack about our fuckin' anniversary.... I'd call ya sugarcube but... you lost that right... Do you even have anythin' to say to get me to stop me from shootin' ya right now?" I would've said something but I was almost frozen by fear. Almost meaning I just started to struggle kinda spouting gibberish.

Next thing you know I woke up giving a scream. I was stripped down to just a diaper. Pinkie was startled a bit falling out of bed.... also just in a diaper... Awkward but kinda expected. I teared up as I felt a warm sensation start to engulf my diaper. Pinkie got to her feet and sat back down in the bed hugging me. "Ryder? Are you okay? Did you have an accident?" She asked. I nodded just starting to sob. "Aww.... what made you scream like that...? Was it AJ trying to hurt you...?" I nodded again. I dont know how but she is scary good at guessing games. "Hey dont worry.... She's not gonna hurt you... you'll be alright.... Now finish up and lets get you cleaned and changed again.... seems like we've been out for a couple hours now..." She handed my phone to me as she lied me back down. I looked at my notifications and saw I had a text from Big Mac.

The text read: 'you better have something good planned. AJ just saw sugarcube corner closed and nopony inside. She is PISSED!' I huffed and texted him back.

I said: '....Text or call me if she goes off on you in any way... I just had a nightmare that scared the piss outta me.... she started to hit you and Applebloom.... and for Celestias sake please make sure Scootaloo doesnt get the harsh end of anything..... Please?' I averted my gaze just because how weird i felt as Pinkie was changing me. You'd think I'd be used to it right now but with how things were going and who I was with just felt so weird.

After we were done changing we went to find Twilight. Didnt know where she went. I now wore jeans, a band tee that Fluttershy had packed, and my sneakers again. Pinkie wore jeans, a tank top and her sneakers as well. As we walked I just glanced around at guards that patrolled the halls. I wanted to ask them where she was but I hesitated. I know most of them would keep their mouths shut but I feel like one of them would blab about the diaper I had on. That shirt fit me but apparently didnt fit me very well. I felt them looking earlier. We just kept walking to where we felt Twilight was. TV room. When we got there we saw both Rarity and Twilight sitting in their seats as they watched the news. Something about gang activity in Manehattan... Something says I'm not going back to that kinda stuff for a while. Anyways I yawned a bit going to a seat just on the other side of Rarity. Both Twilight and Rarity looked to me as Pinkie sat behind me. "Hey Ry.... You alright there?" Twilight asked.

I shrugged just hitting my seats arm. A small cooler popped up right in front of me. I grabbed a soda out of it and popped it open. Rarity huffed. "Sorry we were a bit harsh on you earlier..." She said. "...It's just we dont like it when someone hurts our friends feelings..."

I huffed. "....I know... I hurt AJ's feelings by fucking forgetting something majorly important..." I looked over at them both. "...I do forgive you for that though.... Now about what we're gonna do for tomorrow....?"

Twilight gave me a smile. "I've got it already planned out. Nothing too glitzy but it's something that looks like you thought it up." She said. "I'll even give you your check early so you can take her out on the town with a little added bonus for what ever you want. How's that sound?"I gave a thumbs up as I sipped from my soda. Felt good knowing I was just about to get something done that makes my beautiful marefriend forgive me for the stupid shit that I did. How long it would take? That's the thing I had to think about. I hummed.

Rarity looked to me. "Something wrong darling?" She asked.

I hesitantly nodded. "...What if we dont finish what we need to in time?" I asked. "I mean... Pinkie is fast setting it up but I know she gets cranky without some sleep... That's gonna leave me and Twilight to finish it since you need your beauty rest and pass out on random orders that take all night and half a day.... It should just take a while but we need some time to work on it and one night isnt gonna be enough and we arent gonna go two nights... we gotta work our asses off tonight, rest and get to it in the morning but we have to stall Applejack somehow...."

Twilight hummed floating her phone over to me just to read a list she had. "I've got something here that might help us." She said. "I was going to do this for Cadence and Shining on their anniversary but Shining said no and well... Perfect time as any right? Just gotta change a few things on a file i have on my lap top.I'll call Big Mac, make sure its alright for him to get out and disguise it as a delivery. I'll even give some guards some clues to wait for AJ at certain places and give her the clues while others i will hide but with a guard watching over it. Sound better?"

"Scavenger hunt? Nice one. Wouldnt have thought of that myself." ...Yeah I wouldnt have. Just would've had Pinkie run around pissing AJ off until she came here. Not much of an idea but it was one to fail hard. Anyways I better stop here... Nothing interesting happens past here... Well... For the rest of the day.