After we had left Rarity's (And my guards scaring me) we were headed over to the nearest restaurant. I only got tour of the area inside Ponyville, and I have yet to see an actual establishment that resembled fast food. Or, as fast as it could get.

"Sir, are you sure you know where you're going?" Asked one of my guards from behind. I didn't really want to ask them for help because I wanted to feel like I earned eating. A hunter never relies on others!

"Not really." I said simply.

"Do you know where you want to go?" Asked garden girl.

"Yes." I said simply. If I had my equipment this would be easier.

I heard them walk in silence for a while. After a while, we came across a building that had a flag of a burger on the top, along with a straw roof and purple walls.

"Is it open?" I asked. looking for a sign.

"Sir, the Hayburger doesn't open until 11:30." Said Thunderlane.

"What's the time?" I asked. We waited for a moment before he spoke.

"10:47, sir."

I frowned. There has to be another place to eat. I'm sure they know where to go. Maybe Thunderlane or Blossomforth.

"Is there another place we can check?" I asked. There has to be.

"Sir, there's Sugarcube Corner, a cafe, and there's a bowling alley and bar near the edge of Ponyville.

"And which one's closer?" I asked. I had wanted something that resembled a sandwich. Or burger.

"Sugarcube Corner is the closest, and the Cafe is a bit further." I thought about it. Cafe's do tend to have a bit of everything, and Sugarcube Corner sounded like a sweets shop.

"The Cafe it is then." I said. They all nodded and Blossomforth and Thunderlane took the lead. It seemed like we were taking the back streets because we didn't see many ponies around. Soon I was at the front of a small shop that had only a couple ponies scattered here and there. They didn't seem to mind us here, or they didn't notice us yet.

"So, what should I order?" I asked my guards, looking at the menu. They just glanced at me.

"Whichever you prefer, sir." Said one of the female guards. I should figure out their names.

A waiter spotted us and made his way over to us. He seemed a bit annoyed.

"Excuse me, but I have to ask your guards to spread out. It'll make the other customers anxious and might cause some trouble for us, if thats okay for you." He asked. Well, more instructed.

"Sure, Blossomforth, Thunderlane, Number one and Number two, could you guys maybe spread out a bit?" I asked them. I felt like I was being watched from afar. It was weird.

"Of course, Your Highness." Said one of the two.

"Highness?" Asked somebody from another table.

'Aw hell.' I thought.

I was then barraged by several of flashes from a camera, there were at least a dozen of them or so that now had my picture before they disappeared as soon as they came.

I sat there, completely flabbergasted as to what had happened. I shook my head to get rid of the flashes that momentarily blinded me.

'What the heck?' I saw that my guards had completely disappeared and I couldn't see them. I got a little sad that they had left me quite literately. That was until I saw Twilight.

My eyes scanned her and I saw that she had a simple bandages around her legs. she seemed to be heading towards the cafe, unknowingly to my direction. I was going to call out to her when I saw what she had on her back.

It was the same purple and green guy from the party. The one who called her rude for slamming the door in Fluttershy's face. Nonetheless, I still called her and the new one over.

"Hey Twilight! Over here!" I called. She didn't seem to notice until the little guy on her back nudged her.

She then made a beeline towards me, and I felt eyes on my back again. It was those darn paparazzi again.

"Hello, Franz. I thought you were in Canterlot. Why are you here in Ponyville cafe?" She asked. She looked a bit tense.

"Oh you know, I just got discharged from the hospital and decided to get something to eat besides hospital food. Rainbow was correct, they don't make it right." I said, watching her and the colorful creature take a seat on the hay pile seats. I now noticed that the hay piles weren't very itchy.

"How about you guys?" I asked.

"Oh, We're pretty good. Thanks for asking, uh, Franz right?" Asked the small guy. I nodded.

"Although, Twilight's having some trouble with her friends." He said, not a moment later.

"I am not. I just need to eat something to think their offer through. I wouldn't want to make any of them upset."

I thought about it. What was she talking about? I didn't want to pry, so I didn't say anything.

"What do you think I should do, Franz?" She asked me. I looked over my menu again. They didn't seem to have ham sandwiches.

"I don't really know what the problem is, seeing as you didn't mention anything." I said, dropping my menu.

"Oh. Well, I got two tickets to The Grand Galloping Gala, but I got them when I was with Applejack helping her harvest for a bet she had with her brother. And I was going to ask her when Rainbow Dash plopped from a tree branch, and soon I realized that all of my friends were asking me to take them to the Gala. And I don't know who to take."

She then began picking off pedals from a flower vase that was on the table.

"There's Applejack's farm, Rainbow's dream of becoming a Wonderbolt, Rarity's true love, Pinkie for her partying, and Fluttershy for the Canterlot gardens. I could always give both to two of them, But it will just make the others unhappy." She said, looking tense from her slumped position.

I saw the waiter come by again. He was heading our way.

"Have you made your decision?" He asked.

"I can't decide!" She yelled, making everyone turn our way. I got a bit confused when some gave looks of jealousy at Twilight being with me.

"Twilight, he just want's to take your order." Said the little guy. I didn't want to ask for his name. I felt like I had passed for that opportunity.

"Oh, I would love a daffodil and daisy sandwich."

"And you, mister?" He asked.

"A sandwich will do, thanks. And toast it if you can too." I added.

He nodded when the small guy asked him something.

"Do you have any rubies?"

The waiter just looked at the guy with a distasteful look, And me with a surprised one. This guy eats precious gems?!

"No? Okay, I'll have the hay fries. Extra crispy!"

Twilight seemed lost in thought for a moment before she turned to me.

"What do you think?" She asked, hope gleaming from her eyes as she made eye contact.

"I think we have to try another restaurant. I mean, I like grass just fine, but would it hurt anybody to offer some gemstones." He asked. Why does he need gemstones? Are they important? Aren't they expensive?

"I mean about the ticket and who I should take." She said, a bit annoyed that he had cut me off before i even had a chance to think about her predicament.

"Oh, You're still on that?" He said, a bit bothered.

"Hey, I think that this is a pretty difficult situation. Even though I might have an idea on what she could do." I said.

Twilight suddenly pushed her nose into mine, making me reel back in surprise. What the hell!

"Really?!" She asked, practically shouting in my face.

"Ack!" I yelped and unconsciously pushed her away and back into her seat. She landed comfortably, chuckling nervously. I thought I heard the click of a camera before the scuttling of hooves retreating. I thought about what they were going to do with those pictures. Hopefully nothing questionable.

"Ah, your food." Said the waiter, sliding his food off his back and onto our tables. Twilight had what she had ordered, a daffodil and daisy sandwich and the small guy had a large plate of fries.

My sandwich had mayonnaise, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and some weird flaky stuff in it, which closely resembled alfalfa. On the side there were a pair of pickles, much to my distaste, and some of the same fries the small guy had.

"Oh, thank you, this looks so good. You were saying, Franz?"

I opened my mouth to talk, when a stampede of ponies ran around. I was startled as to why they were all running, thinking it was another mob of the paparazzi again.

"Madam, Your Highness, are you going to eat your food in the rain?" Asked the waiter.

"It's not raining." Said Twilight. I looked around and saw that there was indeed rain surrounding us. And there was a hole in the sky that looked suspiciously well placed.

"What's going on?" Asked Twilight, looking up at the sky. A rainbow head popped out and was quickly identified as Rainbow Dash. She feigned an innocent smile.

"Hi there, best friend forever I've ever, ever had. Enjoying the sunny weather?" She asked.

I decided to quietly make another set of armor identical to my original, except with the addition of a shared power supply. It quickly formed under the table and it crawled over to my hooves and latched on, similar to a octopus wrapping around something.

"Rainbow Dash. What are you doing?" Asked Twilight. Rainbow acted innocent again.

"What do you mean? I just saw the smartest, most generous pony about to get rained on, so I thought I'd kick a hole in the clouds to keep her dry so she could dine in peace, that's all." Said Rainbow, not skipping a beat.

I leaned over to the small guy and whispered.

"Is this suppose to mean anything?" I asked him, wondering if that gangbang theory I started off on had any validity.

"Nah, they're just trying to get the extra ticket." He said, not really interested in the problem. I decided to leave him be, I know I would if it were me.

"I'd do it for anypony." Said Rainbow. We all looked around and say several ponies were running around, getting soaked from the rain. I just scoffed in annoyed humor.

I picked up my sandwich and took a bite out of it. The alfalfa looking stuff was pretty okay, but the sandwich could have a bit less of it. I gave the pickles to the ground and buried them when I saw something in the distance.

'Is that the brick?' I thought.

Suddenly, the light from the sun disappeared and I looked up. Rainbow had somehow closed the cloud up without the use of extremely advanced technology. Or it was just simple magic. Could I walk on clouds too?

"That's better."

A sudden torrent of rain hit us, and Twilight growled. I laughed, even though I got wet as well.

"Well, I'll see you later. Probably see you at the library. Kay?" I asked, getting up from the table and leaving the two of them. I hated the idea of leaving food behind, but the alfalfa kinda killed it for me.

"Sure." Was her simple response.

Nodding at her response I activated my armor and made my saddlebags waterproof, along with an automatic sealing when someone without permission tried to pry into it.

I also made sure to change the activation code was the same, setting it to stay as "Sunset Overdrive". I swiftly picked up the brick and looked out for the trajectory of the tour Rarity gave me. I saw it was on the return route to the Carousel Boutique. I seemed to have dropped it when Rainbow Dash took me to the side for her apology.

I made my way to another shop. It seemed to be the town hall. I idly wondered where my guards were. I figured they had done their job and 'Spread out' like I asked them to. I didn't know where Pinkie, Applejack, Ditzy, Rainbow Dash, or Fluttershy lived. And I sure as hell wasn't going to talk to Roseluck and their little group.

Which left only a few options.

Head back to Rarity's shop, the Library, or somewhere to hunker down for a bit. I really wanted to talk to Fluttershy about what she saw at the castle, but I didn't need to complicate her day and tell her a story of that I didn't know much to begin with. I could always shoot a message to Celestia and see if I could have another chat if she wasn't busy, but I didn't want to meet this 'Princess Luna' yet. Maybe tomorrow.

"What to do, what to do." I said, rubbing my armored hoof against my helmet. I shrugged and left towards the Library, my hooves making a wet crunchy sound as I walked the wet cobblestone path.

Twilight was right, there were plenty of small rocks to throw at windows.

It was another beautiful day in Canterlot.

The birds were singing.

The flowers were blooming.

And on days like this.

I would rather burn in Tartarus.

The day had started off pleasantly enough, though the amount of paperwork involved of the return of not only one, but two Alicorns. One from banishment to the moon, the other from who knows where.

Day court has been put on hold as to not lag behind on the paperwork from both Luna and Franz. Though I had hopped at least one of them would visit me again. Luna was indeed at the Canterlot Castle, but she was currently trying to integrate herself back into modern society. As for Franz.

He didn't have the slightest problem coming back. It was very suspicious, at first, but I quickly remembered that he had been from a different reality. I remember when he first arrived, so broken, so battered, and so full of hate. He was also reckless, the kind of recklessness that would leave one for dead.

Oh, I let my mind wander again, whoops.

I was nearly finished with Luna's paperwork, when I heard a knock onto my office door. Looking up, I looked over the papers and at the door, a quill floating near me while I let my magic scribble away.

"It's open." I called.

A mare came inm her coat a light shade of green while her mane and tail were lighter shades of blue, and she wore a lab coat and name tag, proudly displaying her name.

'Field Test'

She quickly bowed and I called her to rise.

"Your Highness." She said respectively.

"What do I owe the pleasure to? Have you made any advancements with the 'anomalous device'?" I asked.

Field Test thought for a moment before a nervous smile flashed across her muzzle.

"Not quite. We were, however, able to get it to reform into what looks like a helmet." She said proudly.

I smiled at this. This was good.

"Princess Celestia, who will be the first to wear it?" She asked. I had made it specifically clear that once we have repaired this, nopony will, or can, wear the helmet.

"Oh, that's simple. I already have somepony in mind. They will arrive in two days time. I'm sure you'll be surprised as to who will." I said, giving her a smile.

"For now, see if you can repair any of the other 'devices' while I finish this paperwork." I said, the smile on my muzzle still there.

"I would love to see what they can do."

"Of course Your Highness. She said before quickly trotting out the door, closing it as she passed. Once alone I sighed out loud in annoyance. All that's left now was Franz's paperwork, but at least it was one of my favorite 'beings'. I got giddy for a second, before I recomposed myself. Not going to finish these papers if I feel silly.

My mind drifted back to Luna and Franz.

Their relationship seemed to have nearly fallen apart all those years ago, though she seemed desperate to be with him. But she was still rational enough to not visit him yet. I knew, and she also knew that if she actively sought him out, his reaction would be poor, and her brashness could alienate him from her.

At least she retained memories about him long after he had left before Nightmare Moon took over. Oh, how the old castle wouldn't be the same after that day.

Returning my attention to my documents, I began shuffling them, sorting Franz's and Luna's legal papers into their separate folders, and letting them sit on the floor near me.

A letter suddenly materialized onto my desk, one that was from my prized pupil, Twilight Sparkle.

I could always do this later.

I currently sat on the couch, my laptop being the one thing I'm using right now.

I had plugged it into my helmet's A.I slot and began adding a few more stuff. It was nighttime and Twilight was sleeping upstairs while I had the couch. Apparently, Twilight sent Princess Celestia a letter that her tickets were being returned for her and her friends sake by using Spike to burn the letter. Then she got back another message and eight tickets. one for all of us. I personally didn't want to go, but I was going to be forced to anyways.

Spike was nice enough to actually let me in when I had arrived to the library after I waited for about half an hour. Apparently, he ran away in order to avoid getting a weird suit, or that's what he told me.

And much to my surprise, Fluttershy was here, along with a rabbit and several birds. She said something about 'spring cleaning' but I didn't think she was actually doing this out of her own will. I just left them be and went into the bathroom to puke out the bit of food I had eaten earlier. I think I might be allergic to alfalfa.

Sure enough, she wanted the ticket as well. And when Twilight arrived, she seemed annoyed, And then Pinkie Pie showed up and then the whole town tried to get her other ticket by doing favors. I had thought about helping her out, but she was a grown mare, perfectly able of doing stuff on her own.

Then she was chased around town for an hour.

I, again, was about to jump into action, but I saw Roseluck and her small group, and immediately bailed. I wanted nothing to do with those mares. Especially Roseluck. Yeesh.

All of the girls were here, except Twilight. Most of them did good, save for a cracked rib, multiple cuts and bruises, and slight mental scarring from watching me get the shit kicked out of me.

We talked about what happened and I showed them my slightly burned wings and inability to use magic properly. I had tried to lift up a large book, but struggled to maintain it for more than a minute.

Then Twilight popped in and had a mini panic attack, mostly from seeing all of her friends that were trying to get the last ticket. They all went out to eat after the whole fiasco was done. They offered me to go as well, but I declined, saying I should stay and rest, since I took the most beatings from Nightmare Moon. They brought me something to eat, and I was thankful, and ate it with glee.

And after that everyone went back to their homes and I stayed with Twilight, much to Spike's excitement. Especially since he saw my visor and armor.

Thankfully, Twilight didn't mention it, even though she saw it and stared for a second.

Once everyone went to bed, I pulled out my laptop and made a power box to be able to handle charging my laptop, IPod and IPhone simultaneously. I hadn't tried using my phone, mostly because it wouldn't work in another dimension.

I decided to take a break and play a bit of Minecraft while I waited for it to finish transferring another armor ability. It would make my armor slightly heavier, but it would really help along the way. Especially if I get trapped under something.

*tap tap tap*

I instantly shut down everything and shut my laptop and stuffed it all into my saddlebags.

I put on my new and improved Disk Launcher. The difference between these and my other set was that they now had a better containment potency. Meaning it was stronger and was able to trap more things now instead of partially like it did with the Manticore.

I looked outside and it was dark. I put on my armor and silently muttered the activation code. The nano material slid across my fur and covered me and my wings. Another thing I had added.

I activated my night vision and saw a unicorn with a navy blue horn and coat with a black tiara. Her baby blue eyes bore into my own with a fierce intensity. I had the feeling of familiarity, but I couldn't quite place it

She suddenly stumbled, as if something struck her from behind. Her image flickered into a smaller pony that had had a navy blue coat with a lighter blue mane. She had a small black, sparkling tiara and a neck thing on that portrayed the image of a crescent moon.

She saw me, and instantly threw herself on me.

"Please! Don't listen to her! She's trying to corrupt you as well! Don't listen to her! If not for your sake then for Equestria's as well!" She pleaded.

I yelped as she jumped at me, obviously not expecting to get possibly molested in the vision. Not something I thought I would ever say.

"There isn't time! Please, whatever that wench may utter, anything she promises, you mustn't listen! Please do-"

The memory left as soon as it arrived.

So this was Luna.

We stared at each other, not daring the other to move. I wanted answers, and she could provide them. Or, some of them at least.

I deactivated my Disk Launcher and felt the small disks fold back into the armor piece. Princess Luna noticed, and disappeared from the window she was so creepily standing at.

"My dear Franz." Said someone from behind me. I jumped and threw a back hoof. It instead, passed through her and I fell to the ground.

"Franz, please, you mustn't fight us anymore. We came to you in your dreams to talk." She said, not moving the slightest from her position. She had a small frown on her muzzle.

I got up and got into a weird stance, looking at her with an analyzing look. Did she say dreams?

"What?" I asked.

She let out a light, somehow adorable chuckle.

"Franz, do you happen to remember what happened a thousand years ago?" She said, scanning my visor with her eyes.

"What do you mean, dreams?" I asked, not answering her question and relaxing my form bit. She let out a sad breath.

"How about we go somewhere you might remember." She said. What?!

In an instant, we were now in a sunny field. I was temporarily blinded, but my visor took care of that quickly.

"Where are we?" I asked. She didn't answer for a bit. She instead sat on the ground before laying completely on her back. I quickly averted my eyes, not wanting to catch a glimpse of her lady horse parts.

"Lay with us." She said. I did as she complied, and laid a bit away from her. I wasn't exactly comfortable with her right now.

"What's happening in the real world." I asked her. She laughed a bit, and turned to me.

"You passed out from exhaustion on the couch while upgrading your armor. We happened to catch you right as you drifted and recreated the world around you, for you." She said, sounding very confident and proud.

"Ah. So what did you want to talk about?"

She was silent for another moment. I was beginning to worry that she was gone when she suddenly climbed on top of me. I visibly reddened as she looked me straight in the eyes, as thought she was trying to entrance me.

"We wish to uncover your past, Franz. It has been one of the few things we have been fascinated about ever since your arrival. I want to do better than your past lovers did. I wish to bring you the happiness you lost so long ago." She said, her nose getting very close to my own. I wanted to find out about it too, but I'm starting to think she is a bit more interested than even myself.

"Uh, okay." I said, not being able to move out from under her. She then touched her horn against mine, brilliant light of blues and blacks as all of my senses went into overdrive. I could feel her soul above my own, I could hear her steady heartbeat, her breath flowing across my muzzle, even though it was a dream, I felt everything.

Then I woke up.

Here you go.

Edit: Another one for the week, aha. Probably gonna try and get more of them patched and sent out in the next month or so.