Spike had been visiting Puerto Mico for about a month, and now that he'd gained allies against both Valencia and Monquista, he'd ordered the blockade to cease and return to the war front. But now, he needed to keep gathering allies. Equestria may have one of the most powerful navies in all the Spiral, but clockworks can keep being built, no matter how many he destroyed, more would be built.

Twilight stepped off the HMS Pinafore to greet Spike and told him, "Spike, I'm glad to report we've received the proper papers to get to Port Regal. We already are in contact with the Governor of the town, and she's eagerly awaiting your arrival." She didn't want to admit it, but she had the feeling that the Govenor was romantically attracted to Spike. She had no problems with that, she was more than willing to share, but she doubted a Govenor would agree to become a pirate, let alone be part of a harem.

Spike nodded, "Let's be off then." before stepping onto the powerful Equestrian Navy ship. As the ship headed to Port Regal, he wondered, "The Governor of Port Regal is eager to see me? How odd... There aren't a lot of people eager to get involved in a full-scale war... I suppose I'll have to wait and see."

As the ship made port, two guards came over to the ship, and one of them said, "Prince Spike of Equestria, it's an honor to have you in our humble colony. The Governor's mansion is at the top of the hill. She and her daughter are expecting your arrival."

Spike stepped off the ship and was surprised that the guard mentioned the Governor's daughter waiting to meet him along with her mother. He replied, "Thank you, I'll be able to get there myself." before taking a nice stroll towards the mansion.

As he looked around the town, it reminded him of home, when he got to go into town during the festival when Aurora was born. As he stepped up to the mansion, the door opened and behind it was a young Cavalier King Charles Spaniel woman, about Spike's age, in a blue dress with her hair tired in pigtails, who said, "You must be Spike, I'm Lucy. My mother is waiting upstairs for us." before walking up the stairs followed by Spike.

Spike asked as they walked up the stairs, "May I ask why you're accompanying this meeting?"

Lucy admitted, "My mother is trying to find me a husband. It's so embarrassing..."

Spike blushed when she told him this, "You think that's embarrassing? Try telling your mother she's going to be a grandmother when her son is halfway across the Spiral and she tells you to give her lots of grandchildren."

Lucy giggled at the idea of Spike's situation, "I have to admit, that is pretty embarrassing." before knocking on her mother's office door, "Mother, Spike has arrived for the discussion regarding the war."

Her mother said, "Come in." before the two entered and she continued, "Spike, Lucy, have a seat. I've just finished brewing a cup of tea, have some."

Spike shook his head, "It's appreciated, but I prefer a glass of Scotch. Marleybone makes the best whiskey in the Spiral."

The Govenor smiled, "Think nothing of it." before pouring Spike a glass of Scotch and continued, "So, your ambassador told me that the Valencians are making clockworks again and that Monquista has allied with them against your home realm of Equestria. I can completely understand your interest in Marleybone's help. But the Minister of War is very ill, we can do nothing about discussions until he recovers or is given a proper replacement."

Lucy took a sip of her tea and asked, "I hope that doesn't discourage you from exploring our great city. Port Regal is a beautiful place."

Spike drank a bit of Scotch and told the Govenor, "Of course, I enjoy exploring the Spiral. However... your daughter told me of your... situation. I must admit, Lucy is a beautiful girl, and it would be nice to get to know her. There is one slight problem though. You're aware of Equestrian laws? Polygamy is legal, and I've recently sired a daughter."

Lucy blushed when Spike called her beautiful, and was surprised when Spike mentioned he had a daughter. She didn't expect his little story to be true, but spoke, "Thank you Spike. I would love to show you the sights here in Port Regal and get to know you better, if my mother allows it?" before looking to her mother.

The Govenor smiled, "Of course, I'm well aware of Equestria's views on marriage, and as long as my daughter is treated fairly, I have nothing against it. And I must say congratulations for your little miracle young prince. It's a great day to be blessed with your firstborn child."

Spike smiled back and said, "Thank you. I believe I will stay here in Port Regal for a while, at least until the Minister of War is able to discuss the possibility of a treaty between Equestria and Marleybone. It's been a pleasure to meet you." before looking to Lucy and kissing her hand and asked, "I believe I'd like to take you up on that offer to show me around Port Regal."

As the two walked out of the mansion, Lucy blushed as she held Spike's hand, "Thank you Spike, for what you said back with my mother. It must be nice to be a father. I hope one day I'll find the right man for me. Even though I think I already have..."

Spike smiled, "Yes, it's really an amazing feeling when you find the love of your life. And becoming a father was both exciting and terrifying. It's also why I went back to Equestria after I had been here in Skull Island for the past two years."

Lucy was surprised when Spike said he'd been in Skull Island for two years and asked, "Why have you been away from your home for so long? This war is fairly recent, isn't it?"

Spike nodded, "Yes, but I'm not just the Prince of Equestria, I'm the Black Rose Dragon. Some people call me the Pirate Prince though."

Lucy's eyes widened when she heard Spike tell her he was the Pirate Prince, "I thought that man was just a myth. My, my, I'm a lucky girl to be meeting such a handsome and capable young man."

Spike blushed, but smiled, "Thank you for that Lucy, that's very nice of you."

And so, Spike has left Puerto Mico and arrived in Port Regal. With the Minister of War sick, he is unable to progress with an alliance with Marleybone. However, he's met a beautiful young woman, the daughter of the Governor of Port Regal, Lucy. She has offered to show him the sights while he stays in Port Regal and is charmed by his demeanor and the thought of him being a pirate. Where will this new friendship lead?

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