The next afternoon, once Dash and I had returned to her house, I checked with Don and because of my wedding, he gave me the day off. Currently, I was sitting at my desk in my office, going over the blueprints for when Dash and I enlarged her house.

Our plan was to make the house about 3 times larger than its current size, and include more bedrooms, a trophy room, and a number of other rooms as well. I also didn't tell Dash, but for her next birthday, which would be in February, I was planning on adding an indoor pool! She'd told me all about how she'd wanted one, but yet hadn't been able to afford one.

"Well, then I hope that you enjoy your present Dash", I thought as I looked over the blueprints again. We knew that we would have to wait until Winter to begin construction, since that would put the War Museum's construction on hiatus for the season, and would therefore leave us time to build the extra additions to our house.

As I was looking over the blueprints though, I suddenly got a funny feeling. It felt like something was a bit off, but yet, I couldn't place what. I then glanced to my left, and to my surprise, I saw a file sitting on my desk. I picked it up, and I realized that it was the legal document that bound Dash, Spitfire and I together. For some reason though I felt drawn to the file.

"Hmm, I wonder why I feel the urge to read this again", I thought. I opened the file, and began to read.

Sure enough, everything seemed to be the same as the last time that I'd read it, right down to where I'd added my own signature in blood. "Huh, I guess that I was just imagining.........wait a minute! What's this?" I noticed that the document had a second page to it.

I picked up the second page. It looked just like the first, and at first I thought that it was just a copy, but then I saw that it wasn't. Dash's name was on it, and there was a blank space for my name, but I also saw that there was another name as well.

"Huh? Who's 'Raddingo'?" I then looked up from my desk. "Hey Dashie?"

"Yeah Stud?" I eventually heard her reply.

"Could you come up here please? I'm REALLY confused about something!"

"On my way Stud!" She then popped into my office a minute or so later. "What's wrong Stud?"

I held up the document. "This. This is what's really confusing me. I can see the document that binds you, Spitfire and I together, but then I noticed this second page. Your name is on it, and I see the space for my name, but who's this 'Raddingo' Pony?"

Dash looked at the file, but she didn't say anything. Eventually though, she smirked. "Heh, I KNEW that you were going to find this eventually Stud! I made this for you!"

I looked at her confused. "Um, what now?"

"I made this for you! It's going to be your birthday present Stud!"

I looked at her like she was crazy. "WHAT'S my birthday present Dash? You're making NO SENSE right now! What is this other document?!"

Dash giggled a bit. "It's another legal binding contract like the first one. However this time, since I was the one who got the original contract drawn up, it allows me to bring one final Pony into the contract. Basically Stud, your birthday present this year is a 3rd wife!"

When Dash said that, my jaw hit the floor, and NOT because I was thrilled!

"Dash, you WHAT?!?!?!?!?! You brought ANOTHER mare into our relationship?!?! Wha........I don't even......wait. Does SPITFIRE know about this?!"

Dash nodded, but then, she shook her head. "Well, yes and no Stud. Yes, she knows about the contract, and don't worry, she's cool with the idea of sharing you with one final mare, but yet she doesn't know WHO she is! And no, NEITHER of you will know until your birthday Stud!"

I looked at Dash in shock. "Dash, don't EVER do ANYTHING like this again without telling me! It's already hard with you being my wife, and Spitfire being my soon to be other wife, but now a 3rd wife?! This is INSANITY!!!!"

Dash continued to giggle like a school filly at my outburst. "Gosh Stud, I thought that you'd be a lot happier than this! However, maybe you'll change your tune a bit once you meet her. And before you start guessing, no, you haven't met her before. Don't worry though, she's cool. In fact, she's the COOLEST mare in all of Equestria, aside from Spitsy and me of course! Oh, and if you want another hint, just take the word 'Raddingo' and unscramble the letters to form her name."

"But.....that's it? You won't give me any more hints?"

Dash shook her head. "Nope! You'll just have to wait and see!"

I then began to think about the rest of the legal implications. "But.....some day, I'll also marry her?"

"Yep! But maybe not for a while longer, as we DO still need time to settle into our new lives, and with Spitfire joining us soon as well, not to mention us building onto our house, there's still time for you to get to know her better."

Dash then left me alone with my thoughts, promising to be up a little later to talk more.

For hours and hours, I poured over the document. Not only was I looking for a loophole, but I was also trying to find out what the mare's name was. I couldn't find a loophole, but yet I was also unable to figure out her name.

"'Raddingo'. There's SO many combinations for the letters of this, but even assuming that I DO get them in the right order, Dash said that it was a mare that I've never met, so how will I even know if I'm right?!"

Eventually, I gave up. However, I got the feeling that Spitfire might have at least a guess, so I wrote "Raddingo" onto a slip of paper, before leaving for the Wonderbolt Academy.

When I arrived there a while later, I knocked on Spitfire's door. "Who is it?"

"It's Leopard Spits. Can I come in?"

"Sure! Come on in!"

I did so, and I saw Spitfire sitting at her desk. She looked up when she saw me. "Stud!" She came over and hugged me.

I hugged her back. "Hey Spitsy! How are you doing?"

"Eh, pretty good, and you? How are you enjoying married life?"

I laughed a bit. "Well, it hasn't quite been 24 hours yet, so it IS kind of hard to answer that question, but for now at least, I can say that it's going pretty well!"

"Well, that's good to hear Stud! However, I get the feeling that you want to talk to me about something?" I nodded, but before I could say anything, Spitfire beat me to it. "Wait, before you say anything, can I have one guess? Are you here to ask me about that final addition that Dash made to our legal contract?"

I looked at her with wide eyes. "You.....know about that?"

Spitfire nodded slowly. "Yeah, Dash was working on it just before her bachelorette party. She got it notarized on the way home, so it is legal, but yet she wouldn't tell me who the other mare was, only that 'She's cool. In fact, she's the coolest mare in all of Equestria, aside from you and I of course!' That was the only hint that she would give me though."

"I got that too, but she also gave me this." I held up the slip of paper.

"What's that?"

"It's the mare's name, but the letters are all scrambled up."

Spitfire took a look at it. "Huh, 'Raddingo'. Have you made any progress with it yet?"

I shook my head. "Unfortunately, no. That's why I came to see you; I was hoping that you would have more answers for me."

Spitfire sighed. "Well, sorry to disappoint you there Stud, but Dash wouldn't tell me anything either. I REALLY wish that she would though, as the thought of sharing you with yet ANOTHER mare still really unnerves me!"

"You and me both Spitsy! But today is September 16th, so that means that we wait 10 days, and then we'll have our answer."

"Yeah, but still, what if it's a mare that you either don't like, or doesn't like you? What then?"

I sighed. "That's what I'm worried about too Spitsy. That's why I REALLY wish that Dash didn't do this without consulting me, or even you, first! I mean, even if she told you and you were ok with it, then that would be enough for me, but all of this secrecy, and only Dash's promise that I'll love it is what's got me all tied up in knots!"

"I can agree with you there Stud, I'm just as nervous as you, but yet, I do trust Dash, and since she IS the Element of Loyalty, I do trust her judgement, and I hope that this all comes out ok."

"So do I Spitsy."

After talking to Spitfire a little bit longer, I left to go back home to Dash.

Over the course of the next couple of days, both Spitfire and I tried to coax ANY kind of information out of Dash regarding the mysterious mare, but Dash was more stubborn than an old mule.

"I've already told both of you, you'll just have to WAIT! I'm NOT going to tell you guys ANYTHING!"

I'd just about made myself sick with wonder, just as Spitfire had just about made herself sick with worry. Dash though knew that everything was going to be just fine. In fact, while I was helping to build the museum and Spitfire was at the Academy, Dash took Aurora out for a walk, and met up with the mare in question for lunch.

"Hey you!"

"Oh, hey Rainbow Dash! How are you doing?"

"Oh, I'm fine. You?"

The mare smiled. "As good as I can be, I guess. Anyway, has Leopard figured it out yet?"

Dash shook her head, smirking a bit. "Nope! He hasn't, and neither has Spitfire!"

"Heh, then won't they BOTH be surprised then! And how are we going to do this again? Am I going to be popping out of a cake in my bikini?"

"Yeah, they sure will! And no, not a cake. I was thinking that you could be inside of a large box, and then while Stud begins to unwrap it, you just open the lid and stand up. Don't pop out, as I do NOT want to cause a PTSD related incident for him, but I KNOW that he'll be surprised anyway!"

"Heh, yeah, I KNOW that he will be, ESPECIALLY now that he'll have ME for a wife as well!"

While Dash and the other mare continued to laugh about what they were planning, Aurora watched them both. The other mare was one that she'd never seen before, but yet because dogs weren't allowed inside of the restaurant, she had to wait outside. She was trying to peer through the window, but she really couldn't get a good look at the other mare.

"Blast! So close, but yet so far! I guess that I'll just have to wait and see too."

Aurora sighed, and went back to waiting for Dash to finish her lunch so that she could go.

Eventually, the big night arrived. September 26th, 2029. I should have been turning 51, but somehow I was still only 25. It didn't make any sense, but yet I'd given up on trying to explain it a LONG time ago!

My day was spent helping to build more of the metal framework for the museum, as well as wondering what that night would bring. Others wished me a Happy Birthday, and I did get a few cards and small gifts, but Dash said that my REAL gift would be coming later on that night. Eventually, once work stopped for the day, I returned to Dash's house to see what I could see.

When I arrived there, I saw that most of the lights were off, although there was soft lighting coming from the kitchen.

I walked over to it, and then walked inside. "Hey Dash? You in here?"

Suddenly though, the lights came on.

"SURPRISE!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY STUD!!!!" Dash, Spitfire Aurora, and Tank all popped out from behind the counter.

"Whoa! Hey guys!"

Aurora jumped into my arms. "Happy Birthday Master!"

I hugged her. "Thanks Aurora!" I then got a chance to look around the kitchen. There was a "Happy Birthday" banner with the number "25" on it, as well as a few streamers and balloons. There was also a large chocolate cake, on which Dash had put 25 candles, and I could also see that Spitfire was holding a gift too.

"You guys really did all of this just for a guy like me? You shouldn't have!"

They both hugged me.

"Of COURSE we did Stud! I'm your wife!"

"Just as I'm your soon to be wife as well!"

I hugged them back. "Well, in any case, thank you. You guys have REALLY just made my day!"

Dash smirked a bit. "Heh, I don't know about that Stud. I mean, the night is just beginning after all. We've still got LOT'S more to do!"

We all then got ready to celebrate my birthday.

Dash said that we were going to wait on the cake for a while longer, but in the meantime Spitfire did give me her gift. The box was a bit flat, although it was slightly long. It appeared to be a clothing box.

"I REALLY hope that you like it Stud. I had it custom-made just for you!"

"Well, whatever it is Spitsy, I KNOW that I'll enjoy it!" I was hoping that it was a bathrobe, but what I got was WAY cooler than a bathrobe!

When I saw what was inside the box, I gasped in shock! "Spitsy! Is this....?!?!?!?!"

She smirked. "Uh huh! What do you think of it?"

My brain swore that my eyes were deceiving me, but yet there it was. In my hands, I was holding a custom-made blue and yellow Wonderbolt Jumpsuit! It even had goggles with it! Spitfire had just given me my own Wonderbolt Jumpsuit!

"EEE!!!!" I screed happily before locking Spitfire into a hug. "This is AWESOME Spitsy! How could I ever thank you?!"

She just laughed. "Hee hee! Well, I'm glad that you like it Stud! And as for thanking me? Well, you could always start by putting the jumpsuit on so that I can see how you look in it!"

I nodded slowly, before excusing myself to the bathroom, jumpsuit and goggles in hand.

When I emerged from the bathroom a few minutes later, I looked like a fully-fledged Wonderbolt. I didn't have the hood part pulled up over my face though, I just had it handing down my back like a hood. I was wearing the goggles on my forehead though.

I turned to face her and Dash. "Well? How do I look girls?"

Both of them took pictures of me.

"You look like you could become a Wonderbolt Stud! I'd be HONORED to fly in a show with you!"

"Yeah, what Spitsy said! You look AWESOME Stud!"

"Heh, thanks Girls. I DID have to strip down to my boxers to get inside of the jumpsuit, but now that I'm in here, it's actually really cozy! Not rough at all, and the fabric is so soft! What are these things made of?"

Spitfire shrugged. "Well, to be perfectly honest, I don't know what it's actually called, but we just call it 'Wonderbolt Fabric'. Anyway though, I'm glad that you like it Stud. Maybe sometime soon, I can get you to help me a bit at the Academy. We kinda NEED someone with your expertise to help with some of the more troublesome recruits, and maybe, just maybe, you could become a Wonderbolt yourself!"

I hugged her again. "Well, again, thank you Spitsy, and while I would be more than happy to help with the troublesome recruits, I just don't think that I'm cut from the right mold to be a Wonderbolt. I'm too muscular, and built to fight, not fly at high speeds. Plus, I'm a Bat-pony, not a Pegasus, isn't that an automatic disqualification?"

"Eh, it COULD be, but yet since you are at least PART Pegasus, maybe we could make an exception for you, ESPECIALLY since I'm the Captain, and I get to make the rules!"

I gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. "Maybe. I'll see when the time comes Spitsy."

However, before Spitfire could reply to that, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Dash looked up. "Oh, she's here! Your present's here Stud!" Dash then went to the front door. After opening it, she hauled a large red gift-wrapped box inside.

Spitfire and I both looked at each other. My future was inside of that box. Who was in there? And most importantly, what would she be like?

Dash then moved the box into the living room, before grabbing her video camera and beginning to film.

I then walked over to the box before gently knocking on it. "Um, hello? Whoever is in here, I'm going to unwrap this box now, so PLEASE do not jump out at me! I have been known to have panic-induced punching fits, and I DO NOT want to hurt you!"

"I know!" Came a voice from inside. "That's why Dash told me to just let you unwrap the box before I stood up and revealed myself to you Leopard! I don't want to get hurt either!" The voice sounded muffled, but most likely this was due to the box itself.

"Ok, well, I'm going to unwrap the box now." I then took hold of the wrapping paper, and began to unwrap the box.

I had no idea what I was getting into, and neither did Spitfire for that matter. Any second I was wating for somepony to pop up from out of the box, but whoever was inside politely waited for me to finish unwrapping it.

"Ok, I've gotten the box unwrapped, but yet how does it open? I don't see any edges!"

"And you won't! This is a special box that opens from the inside. However, it IS getting kind of stuffy in here, so are you ready to see me yet? Are you ready to FINALLY see who 'Raddingo' is?"

I looked over at Spitfire, who shrugged. I then looked at Dash, but she just smirked, and nodded at me. I then turned back to the box. "Ok then. Whoever you are, you can come on out now. I'm ready for you!"

In all actuality, NO, I was NOT ready for her! When she finally did pop up, and I saw who she really was, I was so shocked that I literally fainted!

When I finally came around again, I was still lying on the floor right where I'd fallen. I felt something warm and wet licking my face, and when I opened my eyes, I saw Aurora licking my face.

"Master? Master! Are you ok?!"

"Hmm? Oh, yeah. I'm fine Aurora!" I then sat up again, and when I did, I once again found myself face to face with the mare from the box.

I then saw that she had tan fur, magenta colored eyes, and a mane and tail that were varying shades of grey. She was also wearing a black bikini that fit her somewhat slender, yet muscular frame perfectly. She had maybe D cup breasts, just like Dash, and she was also smirking at me a bit, and she had a pith helmet on her head as well. Her Cutie-Mark was also a compass.

Suddenly, in my head, "Raddingo" began to unscramble. It all became so clear to me now. D-A-R-I-N-G D-O!

"D-D-DARING DO?!?!?!??!"

She giggled. "In the flesh Stud!"

I then fainted again, although this time Spitfire fainted as well! Aurora remained standing, but most likely this was only because she had no clue who Daring Do really was.

Daring then looked up at Dash. "Um, wow Dash, do you think that he was surprised?"

Dash smirked. "Oh yes, he DEFINITELY was surprised all right! Just give him a little bit more time to calm down, and I KNOW that he'll come around to the idea of having you as his 3rd wife!"

Daring looked back at me. "Hopefully so Dash. I know that I'll really enjoy it if he does!"

Eventually, Spitfire and I both came around again. When we did, Spitfire was the first to say something.

"How.....is this even possible?! I thought that Daring Do was just from that book-series!"

Daring giggled a bit. "So does EVERYPONY else! A.K. Yearling is just my pen-name. In reality, I go on the adventures, and then write about them in the books. Almost every detail in them is factual, and really happened! However, I'm looking for a bit of a change of pace."

I looked at her. "Huh? What does that mean?"

Daring sighed a bit. "It means that I'm looking for a bit of a different lifestyle. I've been adventuring for a while now, and don't get me wrong, it's still my passion, my LIFE, but yet something's lacking. I just feel so.......lonely sometimes; like I needed somepony else in my life. I tried dating a few times, but yet, most guys were either douches, or only wanted me because I was famous. Eventually I stopped dating, although not too long after, the Imperial War began."

"Yeah, about that. What did you do during the war, if I may ask?"

"Well, A.K. Yearling helped to write war propaganda for Equestria, while Daring Do joined the Equestrian Scouting Force. It was thanks to this job that I actually spotted your train when you first arrived here! I radioed it in, but nopony believed me until they saw it for themselves!

In the end, although I never got the chance to meet you in person until just now Stud, I'm actually a HUGE fan of your work. I was able to watch you from a distance, and I must admit, your skills in combat are INCREDIBLE! All I need is somepony like you in my life, and then just maybe, I'd finally feel complete!" She then bit her lower lip gently. "So what do you think Stud? Think that you can handle having the Element of Loyalty, the Captain of the Wonderbolts, AND the most famous adventure hero as your wives?"

This time, I resisted the urge to faint, but I still did feel kind of weak. All of this just seemed to FANTASTICAL to actually be real! If it was real though, then it meant that Rainbow Dash, who was apparently friends with Daring Do, somehow convinced her that I was the stallion that she needed in her life, before practically giving her to me as a birthday present!

"I'm......still REALLY having a hard time believing that I'm not dreaming right now. I need some convincing that I'm not, as even the slight headache that I have right now isn't convincing me enough!"

In response though, Daring crawled over to me, and once she'd taken my hands gently into hers, and after placing her pith helmet onto my head, she kissed me! The kiss only lasted for a few seconds, but when she broke it, there was a trail of saliva still joining us together.

"There. Still convinced that you're dreaming Stud?"

I shook my head. "No, now I'm convinced that this is indeed real!" I looked over at Dash. "Hey Dash, how long until I can sign that document and be legally bound to Daring as well?"

Dash smirked a bit. "Heh, you can sign it right now if you wanted to Stud!"

I then left to go and do just that, and Daring followed along behind me.

Spitfire then turned to Dash. "So, I guess we'll be doing the cake upstairs then?"

"Yeah, I guess so!"

Spitfire shook her head. "Well, I certainly hope that we do NOT run out of birth control anytime soon! We DO NOT need Life Finding a Way before we're ready for her to!"

Life would have responded to Spitfire's comment, but at the moment, she was too busy Finding a Way elsewhere.

Back in my office, I pulled out the file again. After setting it down on my desk, I opened it up, before taking out a sterile needle.

"Wait, you keep STERILE NEEDLES in your desk?!"

I shook my head. "No, these are actually poison darts, just without any poison in them. I keep them here just in case I have to throw one at an intruder. However, I used one of these to sign the last contract in my own blood, so now I have to do it again."

While Daring watched, I took the needle, and after stabbing the webbing of my left hand, I waited for the blood to pool, before taking an empty inkwell pen, sucking up some of the blood, and using it to sign my name in blood. Now I was bound to 3 mares, until death did us part.

"So is that it? Are you done now?"

I nodded. "Yeah, I'm done now. We can leave if you want."

Daring took a look around just before we left though. "Wow, your office is pretty cool! All of these relics! Wait, is that GENERAL TARRATH?!?!?!"

"Yep, the very same! I killed him, and then had him stuffed. And yes, if you were wondering, in the case next to it, that really IS the armor of King Sombra!"

After practically squeeing her head off at having seen relics like that, in one leap, Daring was in my arms with her legs wrapped around my waist!"

"Whoa! Easy there girl! This jumpsuit is not only custom-made, but it's also BRAND NEW! I haven't even worn it for an hour yet!"

Daring just smirked. "Well, how about we just take it off then?" She whispered in my ear.

"Eh, if you wanna get kinky, let's wait until AFTER the cake! Plus, we still have all night, so let's make the most of it!"

Daring nodded, and after re-positioning herself onto my back, I carried her piggy-back out of my office, and over to Dash's room.

When we arrived, I found Dash and Spitfire sitting at a small table that they'd set up in the bathroom. The cake was sitting on the table, and Dash was lighting up the candles.

Daring then dismounted from my back and joined Dash and Spitfire at the table. Once they were ready, the began to sing,

"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy 25th Birthday dear Stud, Happy Birthday to you!"

I then hugged all 3 of them. "You guys are the best! Especially you Dash. It was you who cooked all of this up after all!"

She kissed me a bit. "Mmm, you're welcome Stud! Now then, make a wish, and blow out the candles!"

I then thought of a wish, and after wishing it, I took the deepest breath that I could, before blowing out all of the candles.

"What did you wish for Stud?" Spitfire asked me.

I shrugged. "Eh, unfortunately, I can't tell all of you."

Daring then smirked at me a bit. "Oh, I think I know what you wished for. You wished that you could have your way with me tonight, didn't you?"

I was stunned. She'd guessed my wish, but yet I didn't say anything that would have suggested that!

"Oh, I can tell by your body language that you want me big boy!" She then turned to Dash. "May I?"

Dash smirked. "Sure! We have all night, and I have a bed, couch, shower, counter, and even Jacuzzi hot tub that we can all use. I also have birth control if you need it!"

"Heh, sure, I could use one!"

I could see that this was getting out of hand WAY too fast! "Hey I want to eat the cake! Can't we at least eat some cake before we f@#k?"

Spitfire shrugged. "Sure, why not? I mean it IS your birthday Stud."

We all then cut up a few slices of cake, and we began to eat them. We each fed each other a few bites, and I came to the realization then just how badly I was screwed if someone like Don ever found out about this!

"Oh boy....what have I gotten myself into this time?" I knew that I was in for a LONG night!

Ok, so that was Chapter 14 out in record time! Yes, I KNOW that I promised that this chapter would be about Spitfire, BUT, I needed to liven the story up a bit first! I know what you're thinking, "But Scar WHY did you have to bring Daring Do into this?! You NEVER even mentioned her until now!" Yes, you're right, HOWEVER, the idea of Leopard being married to Dash, Spitfire, AND Daring Do existed even while "Battleship Express was still in it's planning stages! For that story, I rejected the idea, but now, I see that I can bring it back! Don't worry, Daring Do WILL be playing a major role towards the end of this story, as well as in the sequel. And yes, there WILL be a "Daring X Leopard" Chapter at some point as well! Chapter 14.5 will be another "EXPLICIT!!!!" Chapter, but chapter 15 WILL be about Spitfire, so PLEASE bear with me on this one!

In the meantime though, I hope that you enjoyed my little bomb-drop-twist here, and I hope that you read the next chapter, even if it's not your cup of tea. Or skip it, and wait for Chapter 15, I don't really care either way.

Meanwhile, as always, Comments, Feedback, Questions, as well as spreading the word about this story, are always appreciated, and I'll see you in both Chapter 14.5, AND Chapter 15!

ScarFox out for now!