It's been a couple hours since Babs and I lied down for a nap at the Wonderbolts Training Facility. When I woke up Babs was just out of it still. Her mane was a mess but she was still asleep on my chest. Carefully I picked her up and put her right on the cot. I stretched a bit and fixed my mane the best I could before giving Babs a kiss on the forehead and walking out. As I left the barracks I saw that it was nearing dusk. Air felt cool with a breeze. Didnt see anyone anywhere on the tarmac. Not even over at the messhall. That's when I just flew up, sat on the edge of the roof. The sun was lingering just above the horizon. I knew where we were going next but... part of me said to blow Celestia off respectfully and go back home.... Though I'm not sure that's even a wise idea. I sat there thinking for a bit just looking over everything. I stood up and took aim for the office. Ended up doing a little jump and started gliding towards the far off building. Had to flap a few times to keep myself airborne but I landed a bit over half way out and just walked the rest of the way. As I came to the door of the office it opened and out stepped Mama Spitfire. She was still wearing her jumpsuit. She smiled and hugged me. "There's mommys big boy! Did you sleep well?" She asked.

I gave a huff. "Yeah..." I said beaking the hug with her. "...I just... Can I ask you something Ma?"

"Sure sweetie... is everything okay?" I averted my gaze as we started walking back towards the Barracks. Didnt wanna leave Babs alone for that long.

"What would you do if someone you cared about was afraid of something... would you help them get over that fear?" I looked back to my mother. She took my hand and held it tight.

"Of course... If Soarin didnt help you get over your fear of heights... and if I knew you were my baby boy at that time... I'd go and help you even if it meant letting Soarin or Thunderlane take on leadership here while I spent time after time trying to get you over that fear... Why do you ask?"

"Well... Babs..." I looked to the ground. "...She's afraid of heights... you know this is why we're here... I'm trying to help her get over her fear of heights just in case her father doesnt go for having a home close to the ground... maybe close to the family that cares a lot about her...." My mother pulled me close and gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"Well that's great Ry! Helping her get over her fears!" I sighed.

"Well... Thanks Ma but it's not that easy... She... She went through something... I was there with her and... It's just... It kinda scared us both but it's longer lasting on her... I'm just afraid I'm not gonna be able to help her kick her fear or even talk her father down to a ground floor mansion...." She gave a little aw.

"Well you're trying. That's a start but if I know my little guy he wont stop until he succeeds. Soarin told me before he left with your wife and the girls to go shopping in Cloudsdale that he was telling you to give Babs some incentive to at least keep going for it... You are welcome to use me and Soarin as a little gift for her. She's such a little darling too!" I looked to her.

"You took a picture of us while we were sleeping didnt you?" She gave a hesitant nod blushing and nodding. I gave her a bit of a smile. "It's okay... Not mad. Just please dont go showing that around to everyone..."

"I wont but it's just too cute not to take a picture of! I can send it to you if you like! Maybe show it to her father? That might help to show how close you two are! Maybe to help make that push!" I smiled a bit more as we entered the Barracks again. Babs was still asleep peacefully in front of us.

"Should we wake her?" I whispered. I glanced over at my mother. She sighed.

"Might be a good idea... Dont want her to throw off her sleep schedule here."

"Alright... You wanna do that while I grab my stuff? Maybe... Let me buy a small pack to hold it in?" She gave me a little smile back.

"Maybe I'll let it slide here. Had a few recruits who paid to take a course on speed flying but never showed up. Still gonna give them a refund.... This ones a little freebie from Mommy." I gave her a quick hug and went to go grab my stuff. Snagged my phone, wallet and even my badge. Always carry it since I proposed. Never know when you're gonna need it. As I came back I saw Mom sitting on the bed with Babs who was rubbing her eyes a bit, trying to sit up. It was kinda cute the way she was trying to sit herself up and fix her clothes at the same time.

"Well hello there sleepy head! Feeling better Babs?"

Babs brushed her mane from her face. "...Better... Still tired..." She said. "...Where's everyone else...?"

Mom gave her a smile sitting her on her lap. "They're out finding new clothes for you to wear while Thunderlane gets the stains out of yours. You gonna be alright for now or do you need a change?" She hesitantly nodded blushing. "C'mon now dont need to be embarrassed. Ryder's had plenty of accidents and I've helped change him a few of those times..." My face flared up red. I was gonna say something but Babs gave a giggle and I knew my mom would say something. Just kept my mouth shut. "Here. Why dont you just come with us back to the office. I still think I have some in the bathroom for when Scootaloo comes through after a bad day." I picked the filly up out of her arms and sat her in mine. She cuddled up to me yawning a bit. I had her hold my phone even had a game for her to play while we walked from here to the office.

When we got into the office we basically had to break up for a bit. Babs had to go with my mother which kinda made Babs more embarrassed but that's when mom basically started talking to her about times Scootaloo had her accidents, more accidents from me and so on. I got my phone back from her and decided to call Applejack. I sat outside the bathroom at a desk just listening to the buzz of my phone. Didnt take long before I heard a click. "There ya go again sugarcube. Right on time!" She said. "Soarin just took your sister and mine into a toy store and I'm just relaxing outside. What's going on with you? You alright over there?"

I sighed a bit kicking my feet up. These uniforms are comfortable actually now that I've slept in it. "Yeah... Just woke Babs up and my moms changing her." I said. "How are the girls doing?"

"Well... Applebloom kinda complained a little bit from the heights and being strapped to Thunderlane but she had fun. Scoot honestly looked so happy when she was flying up there!" She sighed. "Dontcha wish her parents were around just to see her flying around...?"

"I'm sure they saw and they're happy... I know I'm happy to see her fly... Still cant believe she just started flying with you... that you were the first one to see her fly..."

"Yeah... wish there was a chance you could've seen it... Made everyone who was there swear to not say shit to anyone. My goodness you should've seen her face when she was flying around after that... She was just the happiest filly."

"To be honest seeing her fly after I woke up in the castle... No matter how much pain I was in. But I'm glad I could help her around in the air."

"Hey Ry can I ask you somethin?"

"Shoot."

"Well... Do you think I'd be a good flier if I was a pegasus?"

"To be honest AJ... Flying is something I kinda dont see you doing... Well... On your own. Us pegasai have to keep our eyes open for obstacles, beware of the weather, keep our wings cleaned, and make sure they're strong enough to keep us in the air. Not to mention... Our bones? They can break easier than yours. Why do you think we can stand on clouds while you'd fall straight through? I'm not really built for manual labor but I'm still willing to help." She sighed.

"Ah... Well sorry to get your mind going on that... It's just that I kinda got a little jealous seeing all you up there and... just kinda wished I could fly around like you..."

"Sorry Applejack... it's just.... Last I checked you and Miss 'Ironpony' Dash compete with everything... and with you flying she'd kick your tail in a race... That and if you crashed... I'm just... afraid... that..."

"I get it... dont wanna see me hurting like you were... Now... I'm gonna ask you another question. There's a shop up here that I'm spying... Dunno if you want me to dip inside, get a little something we can use later or if you want me to leave it be..."

"What kind of shop?"

"Little naughty shop... Think I can get us something for a fun night if the Princess is willing to help us with watching the girls... Either that or we just wait till the girls go to bed... find a spot out in the garden for a little... 'cuddle'... if ya catch my meaning?" I looked to the bathroom door.

"Ballgag, strapon and lube. Maybe ask one of the Princesses if they can ask Twilight about that... one spell... she uses... You know which one..."

"Yeah I know. That spell... I think the Princesses can actually do that spell... Remember last time? After our brains got blitzed to hell by Twilight's memory thing?"

"Oh yeah... Sore for a while after that... You're gonna be good for that right?"

"Sugarcube... I need you to just plow me... I aint felt you in me for a while.... I'll get that gag but no lube... Even get some rubbers too... I think... I might be in heat...."

"Yeah... Condoms are a big yes here... Either that or we do anal.... or just keep with my idea..."

"Ryder... Either you do me or you're doing yourself. I'll gladly pick up a cage and a small toy for you to use and I'll have Celestia resize a dress you can wear!"

"Okay... Condoms it is then... You're welcome to get the gag still... maybe still get something for me to use because I've got that craving for a nice anal fucking...."

"Get a guard to do that.... Otherwise wait until we get home for that."

"Oh c'mon AJ please? Even if its a plug I'll take it while we go at it-" The door knob on the bathroom door jiggled a bit startling me. "It's the engine! Just the engine no need to worry! If it keeps making that noise just let me handle it AJ!"

"What? Whatchu on about? Aint nothin' wrong with the damn engine! I'm talking about-" At this point I saw Babs and Spitfire come walking back out both with a smile.

"There we are Babs! Nice and dry?" Babs nodded and Applejack shut right up. "Good good here why dont you talk with Applejack? Let her know how you're doing!" I handed the phone off to her getting up so she could sit.

My mother looked a bit confused as I took her back into the bathroom. "Ryder? What's getting into you?" She asked. I huffed.

"Sorry Ma but got caught in the middle of an awkward conversation. AJ wants uh... private time but... She's in heat.... The way she's putting it its either I uh..."

"Ryder you saw me half naked and I touched you. Just fucking say it!" I huff.

"She wants me to fuck her or to go fuck myself." I blushed hard and bit my lip.

"Look... It's either bring me some grandfoals or be safe with it. But in this case... I'd say maybe stay away if she's kinda forcing this on you....Let her quench her heat on her own. I know I've had to do that a few times after you were born."

"Alright but... Hopefully it doesnt make her mad with that..."

"If it does just explain it to her. Now come on. Lets get back out there before things get awkward...." I nodded and we went back outside.

Babs looked up at us and smiled before going back to the phone. "Alright I'll talk to you later Applejack! Bye!" She said tapping the screen on my phone. I took my phone back and smiled.

"You alright there Babs?"

"Y-Yes Miss Spitfire ma'am!" Mama Spitfire tousled her mane making her blush.

"Well that's good. Hopefully there are no more accidents for you. Maybe running around in Pajamas isnt the best thing either... Soarin and the others seem to be running a bit late with your new clothes..."

I gave a smirk looking to my mother. "Yeah... Probably not the best idea here..." I said looking back to Babs. "Get you into something more comfortable... Sweat pants and a teeshirt paid for by yours truly?" I saw Babs face light up. I just knelt down and took her hand. "Yeah... Think of this as an apology for not listening to you when you asked to get back on the ground.... I still wanna help you get over your fear if you still wanna try... I can set goals, give you awesome gifts in return."

"And one of them might be more time with us... maybe some merch or even a few autographs if you're willing to be a big girl about it."

I could see the hesitancy in Babs face as she thought... remembering how scared she was and juggling the ideas of who she was gonna meet or what she would get. She looked to us. "...You... You really mean it...?" She asked. I nodded. Mom did too. "Well... Okay but... I... Um... Do I have to wear diapers each time we try for it?"

I sighed. "They're recommended Babs but... if you have an accident its not gonna be good for you or your clothes... or your bed or even your dad... Your dad is gonna be worrying, your clothes and bed are gonna be smelling... And you? Dont want rashes or permanent diapers.... Dont wanna see you having to ask for a change everytime you wet yourself.... Just glad you're not messing your pants..." Babs blushed a bit hanging her head.

"Well... Okay... but..." I sighed.

"Even if you do have an accident I wont be mad... You accept my apology for not listening?" She gave a nod. "Thank's Babs... Now come on. Lets get you into something better than this." She hugged me and climbed into my arms before we followed my mom out onto the tarmac. I couldnt help but put Babs on my back as we walked to the visitors area. It was a further off building than the office was from the barracks.

The building was pretty big but it was closed off today. Lobby area, souvenir shop, snack area, fitting rooms for said souvenir shop because... I mean you gotta know how the clothes fit right? Anyways we got her into a track suit with a white Wonderbolts teeshirt under it. Even some sneakers. Two hundred and fifty bits out of pocket... and with a discount... Thank you princesses for my paycheck... Anyways we went back to the barracks and sat at the little lounge area where me and Babs just sat watching cartoons. Mom was just nearby making sure everything i had with me fit in the little bag I bought. Wallet, phone and badge in a small little alcohol bag one of the others saves. Forgot who. Anyways we sat there for maybe about a half hour before everyone else came back. Scootaloo, Applebloom, Soarin and Applejack came in, Soarin and Applejack with bags on their arms. Babs and I both got up seeing them. Applejack looked happy... I guess happier than she sounded... "Ryder!" Scootaloo said. "Today was awesome! Thanks for taking us out here!" I grabbed her and hugged her tight.

"Ooh you are so WELCOME Scoot!" I replied before giving her a kiss on her forehead. I looked to her. "But this was more for Babs anyways... Still good to have you and Applebloom along..." I looked to Soarin and Applejack who both had Babs digging stuff out of the bags. Saw a few shirts, some pants and a toy or two. She was just so happy with everything. I looked back to Scootaloo and huffed. "Why dont you just go visit with mom but... If she asks anything about what I was involved in please dont tell her... And you know what I'm talking about." Scootaloo nodded and ran off with Applebloom to go see my mother.

I walked over to Applejack and Soarin as Babs ran back by me with a stuffed lion in hand. Soarin gave me a smile as Applejack just watched her little cousin chat with my mother showing her the toy. "So did you tell her what she has to do if we keep on this?" He asked. I nodded. "Good. Your mom went for it and Thunderlane too. Glad you know us close right?" I sat down next to him and huffed.

"Yeah... Guess if it werent for my mother or the princess... or hell even Scootaloo... I probably would've just been sitting at home staying flightless for a while." I looked to Applejack. "You alright now AJ?"

Applejack glanced over at me and then back to watching girls and my mom. "Yeah I'm good. I'd say we take a look at the car now but we might have to get going here soon." She said. "Cant keep the Princesses waiting!" At that moment we were startled by a laugh. Feminine yet... Spectral almost. We all looked around. The girls cuddled close together scared with Mom getting them between her and the TV. Me and Soarin just were ready to start fighting.

Well... We would've if Princess Celestia hadnt appeared out of nowhere on a nearby bunk dressed in jeans, a wonderbolts teeshirt and running shoes. She sported a smile as we all sighed. "Hello everypony! Sorry for startling everyone! Decided to sneak in while Ryder and Babs were napping. You two looked ADORABLE together!"

I blushed a bit pinching my nose. "Princess... Would it kill you to show yourself BEFORE you scare us?" I asked. "Apologies if i'm rude but... Seriously Princess... Some of us dont take these kinds of scares well..." I looked back at the fillies. Babs and Applebloom were kinda consoling each other while Scootaloo had Mama Spitfire. Celestia sighed getting up.

"Well I do apologize for that... I had my chopper land below and I just flew here under that perception spell. Nopony even noticed me going in or even sitting here!" She walked right over past me, Soarin and Applejack and went straight for Scootaloo. Mama Spitfire handed her over and she just went right to her... Sometimes I think... Maybe a foal wouldnt be that bad but then again... do I want a kid? Already can barely take care of myself.

"Well it's alright... Just please dont do that again when there are fillies around..."

Mama Spitfire hugged Babs and Applebloom. "I honestly didnt know you were coming Princess. I would've gotten everyone together for your arrival!" She said. Celestia looked to Spitfire.

"Well there would be no need for that. Let those rest that deserve it." She looked to me and Soarin. "Would you two be dears and get my chopper up here? I have some fillies to apologize to." Soarin and I both saluted before hurrying out.

I ran with Soarin until we reached the edge. I kinda froze.... He took off in front of me and looked back and flew back in front of me just slowly nudging me back. "...Not there just yet huh?" He asked. "Just sit back... Maybe go back inside while I do this.... And dont worry... this doesnt make you any less of a guard...." I nodded having tears come to my eyes before I started walking back to the barracks. As I entered the barracks everyone was looking at me... Yet all I could do was just sit against the wall and sit down hugging myself.

Applejack ran right over to me and knelt down next to me. "Ryder? Ryder what's wrong?" She asked frantically. My eyes locked onto Babs just over her shoulder... Tears just streamed down my cheeks.

I couldnt help but just sniffle a bit. "...I see.... I see it every time I look down from up high..." I whispered. "....I can endure it sometimes but... I cant... I cant do it.... not again... not this time..." Applejack pried me away from the wall a bit and held me close.

"It's alright sugarcube... you're alright... everything's gonna be fine..." She helped me back to my feet hugging me more. "Here... C'mon lets go sit with Babs... she can probably comfort you..." She walked with me over to the couch and sat me down where I just... hid my face in shame... from our sisters, from the Princess... Even Babs and my own mother... I couldnt do anything... couldnt face my mother, couldnt look at the filly I saved as she hugged me... couldnt even answer anyone when they asked if I was alright... not even my baby sister... Mom had to help me get the top half of my jumpsuit unzipped before laying me down to cuddle with Babs who was very worried about me...

I could hear everyone talking with one another, Applejack and Mama Spitfire brushing my face and mane, The Princess just talking with Scootaloo and Applebloom, distracting them from my condition. That's when I heard Celestia speak up. "Applejack? Spitfire? Why dont you take the girls outside? I need to have a word with Ryder..." She said. I saw the mares nod and split off. Applejack turned to me and grabbed at Babs. She wouldnt let go. Just grabbed a hold and didnt let go. I looked at Applejack and hugged Babs. Applejacks gaze met mine and she could understand without words what I needed. She left Babs with me and went to help Mama Spitfire with Applebloom and Scootaloo. As they started walking away Celestia sat me up and looked to Babs. "Dont you wanna go with your cousin Babs? I need to speak to Ryder..."

I sniffled a bit sitting her next to me before looking to the Princess. "No.. No it's fine... she's... She's gonna be here for me... Like I was for her...." I said. "...What ever you have to say... you can say it in front of her...." She looked to Babs and then back to me sighing.

"Alright... Well... You arent in trouble... but... I'm just worried about you... Since the plane crash you've been afraid to get in the air one way or another... You've been doing alright since then but... the... Manehattan incident... it undid all your hard work... made you afraid again... This was another moment for that wasnt it?" I hesitantly nodded...

"...Y...Yes Princess..." I replied hanging my head. "... I just... I keep having nightmares.... of... of what would happen if I never got out... Luna... She said everything was gonna be alright... I... I just... I'm scared... I'm scared that one day I'm gonna fly up, somethings gonna hit me and have me fall to where I cant recover.... sometimes its just jumping out of my bedroom window to meet with Applejack at the car or its flying up too high... other times like... when you asked me and Soarin to get your chopper.... I just... saw it... the fires, the smoke the height I had to jump from to save Babs... but... I couldnt do it... I couldnt make the jump... not again..." I covered my head and slowly started to cry. Babs climbed on top of me again hugging me tight.

"I had a feeling.... That attack was traumatic for everyone... You, Babs, her father... Even me... I had to be sheltered in the castle with Luna... Both of us were panicking... But when Twilight contacted me and told me you were there in Manehattan I got scared for everyone there... You, your wife... your sisters... Little did I know what I'd come to see is you still alive and to hear you saved this little filly from certain doom... And right now... she's looking at someone who braved it all to see her safe breaking down and crying.... Maybe you need her as much as she needs you right now... Just look at her... She's scared for you... Just like you were for her. You brought her here to help her with her fear..." She picked my head up and wiped my tears. "Why dont you two come with me? Step outside and catch a deep breath... Maybe get you a drink to help... Come General. Pick her up and follow me..." I nodded and set Babs aside again. I could see the worried look on her face and the tears in her eyes welling up. I had to get my jumpsuit firmly on me... otherwise I'd be tripping all over myself.

I zipped it up and grabbed Babs... She just clung to me... But something had her come up to my ear and whisper something to me. "...Everythings gonna be okay... just like you told me..." Babs whispered. I gave a smile and a kiss on the cheek. She sent warmth through me... and yes I'm sure she didnt wet her pants again. We followed the princess outside to where we saw her chopper landing a ways out with Soarin hanging on the door. Applejack just looked on while the girls and Spitfire were distracted with the chopper. We ducked into the messhall and Babs and I sat down at a table as the Princess went into the food handling area.

I looked to Babs and sniffled a bit. "...Babs... thank you... I... I'm sorry that I'm just... some failure of a stallion... who's trying to teach you to get over your fear but... cant even get over his own..." I said. "It... It's kind of embarrassing that me, a guard is afraid of heights... and a pegasus nonetheless... You're better off having Soarin or Spitfire help you..."

"But... You're the one who was brave enough to save me... You werent afraid to jump out the window... I was... you even protected me from most of that dust... I heard on the news some ponies were blinded from that dust.... some even couldnt breathe after that... but... you saved me... I got to see my daddy again because of you... You got to see Applejack too and your sister.... You can already fly higher than I'm comfortable with... why cant you fly higher?" I sighed and looked to the kitchen area. Celestia was still fiddling around back there. That was when I looked to Babs.

"...Look... I'll tell you in a bit but... for right now sit here... Gonna see if Celestia needs help..." She nodded and I got up. That's when I rushed to the kitchen just to see Celestia struggling to open the locked fridge. I huffed and nudged her out of the way before digging into a door crevice and pulled out the key to a little lock holding the door shut. Just keeps anyone from raiding the fridge but it was moms fault for showing me this... easier than opening it by force like I've done before with a few things... After I opened it I dug into the fridge and grabbed a few cans of soda for me and Babs, and one for the Princess. Senor Salt for me and Babs and a regular cola for the princess. Only one i know of that she drinks. I huffed giving Celestia her can. "Princess... I... I'm gonna need some help here... I'm about to tell Babs about the plane crash... I dont wanna scare her but... I need you on standby..."

Celestia looked at me confused as she cracked her soda open. "Why would you tell a filly THAT?" She asked. "It scared me enough knowing about it but-" She stopped herself. "Wait... You're.... you're gonna use this as something to help her... arent you?"

"...I'm gonna at least try..." I glanced out at the sitting area through a large window with a counter for meals to be placed on it. "She looks up to me... She... she said I was brave when I really cant do it..." Celestia rested a hand on my shoulder.

"But you can do it Ryder.... You've stared down barrels of guns, taken a few shots, some falls and have taken on an army ready to overthrow an allied country... and I'm not sure how many times I or someone else has said this today... but you've saved that filly from dying in an active threat against everyone in Equestria. She would've been one of those casualties if you werent there.... and so would you if you didnt act accordingly... Now I guess imagine if that were your sister in the building... I'm sure you'd've flown up to that window, threw your whole body through it and gotten your sister out of there... even if you had given up your life to do so... So tell me again... Are you brave? Or are you just that little pussy I saw when I first laid eyes on you in that jail cell?" To be honest... I cant believe she called me a pussy. I just looked to her shocked but I just saw her giving me a serious smile. A devilish grin in fact. I couldnt help but just blush and give a snicker.

"You can call me one but you'd be sorely mistaken..." I gave her a hug and... may have grabbed her ass but she didnt mind. Either that or didnt notice. But she made me break the hug and walked with me back out to Babs. I handed her the soda and huffed. "Alright... Babs... What I'm gonna tell you now is kinda personal to me... very scary for me too.... You ready?" Babs nodded. "Alright... but dont say I didnt warn you.... Before I met with you and before I married Applejack I was drafted for the war that happened not too long ago... The army there... renegades... we had took out weak points for the country we were fighting in just to get them to back down. War went by fast... Two armies sandwiching the enemy. One reason why I'm kind of afraid to fly is that I got shot by someone who thought I was an enemy... Lucky it was only a grazing shot. Spent the rest of the time in a bed until the last couple weeks. That last day we had to pack everything up, hop on a plane to get back to Fillydelphia. I was gonna hop off the plane there.... Get transport down to Scootaloo's school and surprise her... didnt get the chance... I had to jump from that plane when it went down in the Foal Mountains. Burned my chute and one of my wings... I couldnt fly but I cushioned my fall into the snow below... Yet... I broke my wings pretty bad..." I extended my right wing. "This one? Prosthetic.... Magic spell makes it look and feel real. Hurt... Had to cut my jacket off just to bandage it up so I wouldnt bleed out... Had to have my team help me through miles of cold snow until we found the Princesses Cabin. It housed us for a few hours... I barely had the strength to stay awake inside. Adrenaline was dying down until I was properly medicated, wounds disinfected. Had to take the first transport we had just to get out of there, call for reinforcements and what not... But I was lucky to have made it through... Scared the hell out of me to fly but... if it werent for the Princess and Soarin... I'd probably be grounded forever..."

Babs sipped on her soda. Wasnt scared but surprised. "You... You were in a plane crash? A-And were shot?!" She asked. I nodded.

"Yep. Plane crashed because we flew into something that destroyed the engine, gunking it up. Flock of birds or something.... Pilots sadly didnt make it... but they're heroes letting everyone else go home to their families..."

"Wow... And that's why you're afraid of heights?" I nodded again. "But... You were flying... why werent you scared of flying but were scared of getting The Princesses chopper?"

I sighed looking to the Princess. She looked to Babs. "It's because when he saved you he saw the plane going down... him jumping from it...." She said. "He's back in the air but... When put in situations like that he gets scared... you're not a pegasus so you have nothing to worry about while in the air..."

"But... It's so high up Princess.... Arent you scared?"

"Yes... Some things I'm afraid of include my sisters Spider pets..." She shivered. I tried holding back but my feathers frizzed out a bit. "Those things are just... I cant stand them!"

"Spider? Those things arent scary!" Me and Princess Celestia looked at her like she was crazy. "Do you think Princess Luna will let me see them some time?" I couldnt answer that... I just looked to Princess Celestia.

"Well... Uh... Yes but... If she asks you if you wanna keep one... please say no... She will just give you the spider at that moment and you cant put it anywhere! I cant see them otherwise I um..." She blushed a bit and looked to me... I knew what she meant...

I looked to Babs. "Well... Lets just say its a problem we all get when we experience certain things...." I said. "And... I think you know what I'm talking about..." I glanced at her waist a bit and met her gaze again. She blushed and I nodded a bit.

"Exactly... But if you do reject her gift please do it respectfully. It would not be good if you gave her a 'heck no' if she offered something to you..."

Babs sighed. "I know my manners Princess and... I dont think my dad would even want me having a spider in the house anyways...." She said.

I huffed. "Good... Dont want one in mine either... Sorry if you wanted a pet spider but... Probably dont even try to ask for it..." I said. "Alright now lets just finish our drinks. Relax a bit." Babs and Celestia nodded a bit before The Princess chugged her soda while me and Babs sipped on ours. No stomach aches for us. Maybe took us a few minutes to finish our sodas.

After we were done we left the messhall and saw everyone talking together. I had Babs sitting on my arm as I carried her. As we approached Spitfire saw us and smiled. "There you are Ryder! Is everything okay?" She asked.

"Yeah... Everything's fine." I looked to Babs. "Just needed a bit of a peptalk with Babs... We both kinda needed it..." She sighed and hugged us both.

"Thank goodness... I was almost afraid of coming out here thinking you-know-who was here..." I huffed.

"You know what to do if he's here... Right?"

"Tell Soarin my baby boy needs me and have him take me right to you. Call the guard or either Princess for an escort out."

"Good. How's everyone else doing?" She sighed as I put Babs down and took her hand.

"Scootaloo got scared by the Princess and had a little accident but she's not really that mad... just got scared."

"Ah... You wanna get her changed then? Dont think we want to have her get a rash now."

Princess Celestia smiled a bit. "Definitely would be good to do so." She said. "I found when I was caring for her that she chafes easily. Dont want an uncomfortable filly on the ride up to Canterlot now do we?" Mama Spitfire smiled and just went to get Scootaloo who was just cuddling with Soarin. We walked over to Applejack and she just smiled at us. "Applejack? Why dont you take Ryder's keys and Soarin and wait for Scootaloo? We might just meet you at Canterlot."

My heart kinda jumped a bit as Babs looked at me and then to the Princess. "C-Can I go with them?" The scared filly asked. "I dont think my daddy wants me being in a helicopter..." The Princess looked to us.

"Now Babs... Normally I would oblige to this request but... It's alright... I'll make sure you, Ryder and his mother are alright!"

I shook my head and looked to the Princess. "Really? My mother? Why?" I asked. Celestia looked to me.

"Because you both need someone to comfort you while in the air and I have plenty of seats. Now I'm not sure if you're gonna have an accident or not but... Perhaps I should take Babs for now and hold her while you get yourself prepped for what I have in store." I looked to Babs growing a bit nervous. She just wanted to cling to me.

"Babs... Please go with the Princess... I'll... I'll be right back... I swear... You're gonna be fine..." As I handed her over she just had that look on her face... almost the same to Scootaloo's when I had to leave her in Canterlot while I went to war. I just kept her now teary and scared gaze as I walked backwards a little bit before turning and rushing to my mothers side. Had to run past Applejack and the others.

Mom and Scootaloo looked at me as I took my mothers hand. "Ryder? What is it now?" Mama Spitfire asked. I glanced at my mother.

"The Princess... She wants us in the chopper... You, me and Babs..."

"Why does she want me?"

"I guess... An informal invite to Canterlot... Maybe for my sanity.... But... I might need something before I um.... Y'know..." I blushed hard averting my gaze. Mama Spitfire sighed.

"It's okay Ryder... it's all for the best..."

"I know... All for a little filly..." I just glanced at Scootaloo who was staring back at me looking worried. When we got to the office I sat aside while Scootaloo got changed. I grabbed my bag of stuff- which i left here yes- and just clutched it. When it was my turn Mom had to bring me into her office just a few doors down from the bathrooms. I had to fully get undressed just so my mom could diaper me up with a diaper she apparently found in her bag when we left Las Pegasus. This one was just a big baby themed diaper. These were the only ones I had before I left for Las Pegasus. Guess one accidentally dropped in her bag and she kept it. Glad she did because the other ones she had for Scootaloo were- and yes I'm complaining about this- Pink with Princess Cadence's cutie mark on it. These ones had cute little animal designs with pacifiers and everything else babyish on it.

After I got dressed again we met Applejack and Soarin outside the office. Applebloom was just off a ways staring at Babs and Celestia... From here it looked like Babs was either crying or just cuddling up with the Princess.... Mostly answer number one leading into answer number two. Applejack hugged me and sighed. "You gonna be alright going up in that thing Ryder?" She asked. I nodded into her shoulder... It was a sure nod from an unsure stallion. She broke the hug and gave me a kiss on the lips. "Dont be afraid sugarcube... you're gonna be fine... If we get to the castle before you I'll be waiting for you in the garden... and dont worry... Asked the Princess if we could just be alone there..."

I blushed hard as she kissed me again and took Scootaloo from my mother and whistled to Applebloom. Mama Spitfire held the door open for them to step through and head to the car. I gave Soarin just a worried look. He gave a smile back at me and nodded a bit. Almost a wordless way to say it's gonna be okay. Applebloom rushed past us being the last to enter. As the door closed behind us Mama Spitfire took my hand and walked with me back to the Princess and Babs. Up close Babs was doing some deep breathing with tears in her eyes. Celestia sighed as she handed the filly over to me burying her head into my shoulder. "She started crying when you had to give her to me." She said. "I'm just glad she was breathing... No accident, no vomit... told her about how Scootaloo was when she first entered my chopper... Had to sit there for a while until she nodded off. Told her we can sit in the chopper for a bit, get acclimated to the noise and take off."

I looked to Babs. "...Dont worry... I'll be right there for you...." I said. "...You'll be there for me.... wont you?" It took a moment but she nodded into my shoulder. I just patted her back and started breathing in sync with her.

Princess Celestia took my hand and started walking with me and Babs having my mother at the other end. Babs and I both tensed up bad as we neared the chopper. And I mean bad. I froze getting near the blades and mom had to help me duck and walk at the same time. Babs didnt want to let go when we were inside. But I kinda made her when I pried her off and shoved her in a seat. All I could do was just look at her, tears in my eyes and telling her I was sorry without even moving my lips. Mama Spitfire had to help me get her strapped in and fit her with a headset. I sat in a seat across from her and put my headset on only to hear Babs crying on the other end. "Ryder! Ryder help me out of this! I-I dont wanna go!" She cried. Mama Spitfire closed the door as the Princess stepped in. It was the door we were closest to. Left side of the chopper for me, Babs' right since she was facing backwards. I gave a huff as Celestia took her seat across from my mother who sat right on the other side of me.

"Babs... It's gonna be okay... Just gonna be a short ride to Canterlot.... Just breathe... everything will be fine..." I grabbed the little tuner on the wire of my headset. "Babs... I'm gonna teach you something here... You see this dial?" She sniffled nodding. "If you want music change this to the little music channel. There should be a few tuner buttons on the side to tune in to a radio station. Can be any radio station you want.... Not sure if you like this music but I like to listen to 125.3 Railyard. Classic rock. Just keep an eye on the little screen so you dont bypass your station." Babs nodded. "Just give me a signal if you wanna talk and we'll switch back to the first channel. Wave at me and get my attention... Maybe have the Princess nudge me or something. Okay?"

"O-Okay..." I gave her a smile and looked to the Princess.

"Princess? You able to hear me?" She looked back and gave a thumbs up. "Good. Does... Does this thing have a cooler? I need a drink right now..."

Celestia smiled and stamped the floor. The cooler popped up between us and extended to between Babs and Spitfire. Kinda startled Babs but she was confused on how it was even able to be there. "Always ready for someone who's thirsty. Need your usual or something else?" She asked.

"Iced Tea with Lemonade if you have it... maybe give Babs some juice... Think she could use it to help her calm down a bit." She nodded and used her magic to grab me a bottle of tea, a juice pouch and handed them to us. I saw mom grab something for herself. After that we started to lift off and both Babs and I grabbed onto our seats. But we kept our composure. I listened to my classic rock. Weird enough Gems N Tulips came on with their cover of Go and Let Fly. Upbeat song. Dark lyrics. Basically a song about letting go of someone who passed on. I looked to Babs and she was calm. Just kicking her feet listening to music. Mom was talking with the Princess. Didnt know what but she was just chatting. Seemed happy to do so. I sipped my tea slowly. Sweet with a sour tang to it. Didnt make much of a difference with how I felt. Kept me from looking out the window and screaming.

Though... That didnt take but a half hour for me to finish my drink and just start fidgeting with my things. Just took my phone out and started tapping on it. Checked texts, played a few games of solitaire and I maaay have looked through lewd pictures Applejack sent me... and Fluttershy as well... Dash said she was drunk when she sent those but... Drunk or not she told me to keep em so... I will. Though as I looked through my phone more it was ripped away from me using magic and so was the bag I was holding. I watched as they floated over to Celestia before she grabbed them both and stuffed my phone in my bag closing it up. I changed back to the voice chat channel and looked to Celestia and my mother as they snickered. "Ryder you know its rude to look at your phone when someone wants to speak with you!" Mama Spitfire said.

I huffed. "Well if someone would've just gave me a gentle nudge or something that would've gotten my attention too yknow!" I snapped. "Who wants what now?"

Celestia sighed. "I want you to listen to me Ryder." She said. I brought my attention to her as she handed my mother my stuff. "General... You and I have great trust within each other dont we? I know I can trust you with anything and even my own life. But you trust me correct?"

"Yes Princess."

Mom giggled a bit. "It's still nice to hear my baby boy has a high rank in the guard!" She said. I blushed as Celestia giggled as well.

Celestia looked to me again. "Good... Now I want you to unstrap yourself and come over here." She said. I gave her a confused look. "Dont worry. I'm not gonna do anything. No over the knee spankings to embarrass you or rip your jumpsuit to show your diaper or even speak about how many accidents you've had within castle walls whether it be mine, Cadence's or Twilight's." I blushed harder hearing my mother snicker. "Oh sorry. Wasnt supposed to mention that but... Really Ryder. This transport is stable enough to stand up in and not trip over yourself." I huffed and hesitantly unstrapped myself. "There we are... After you're done come sit with me... I wish to help comfort you." I nodded and just unstrapped myself from this... somewhat uncomfortable ride. I stepped over a bit as I stood up only to sit back down on Celestia's lap. She hugged me close giving me a nuzzle. "There we are... It's so nice having you around General... I dont give you enough credit for the little things you do like this... Glad to have such a caring stallion in my ranks."

I blushed hard. "Well... I'm glad to be apart of your ranks." I said. "Just wish it started out easier than it was...."

"I know but... You were the best choice I could've ever given this position even if it was under... strange and very unfortunate circumstances... But as I sit here talking... there is some... unattended business we could get to here soon." She held me tighter making me blush the way she was just held me... I had to move her hands up and in a safer area.

"Princess... Please! Not in front of my mom or... Babs...." She gave a coy laugh.

"Oh dont worry... That's not what I want to do but if you play your cards right perhaps we can find something to do... But this is where your hand must be dealt...." Celestia looked to Mama Spitfire. "Miss Spitfire... If you would explain to your son what I would like him to do here things will be more than easy from here on out."

Mom sighed. "Ryder I'm sorry for this but... I dont like having my son afraid of extreme heights when his mother and her friends deal with them every single day!" She said. "I'd say I'm disappointed but... How can I be when my son has done so many things... Perhaps make me proud once again for overcoming this fear?" I swallowed a bit and may have wet myself.

I shoved my hands between my legs and just looked to my mom scared. "B-But... Why?" I asked.

"Look as much as I like spending time with you you're a big enough stallion to be able to fly on your own. Mommy doesnt need to be holding your hand the whole time... I'm not trying to be mean but this is something I wish to do... It's kind of embarrassing telling someone my son cant fly above a certain height and wets himself when he's scared! Granted I have yet to tell anyone but... I still dont want to have to admit that!" I'm not gonna lie but... I had tears in my eyes here. That's when Celestia used her magic to tug on Babs shirt. Babs looked to us and all I could do was look at her just frightened. The Princess tapped her headset and held up three fingers for the channel for her to change it to.

I watched Babs fiddle with her switches a bit before I heard the channel static. "Princess? What's going on? Why's Ryder scared....?" She asked. I was gonna say something but the Princess covered my mouth.

Celestia smiled a bit. "He's going to be fine Babs... We're just gonna help him get over his fear of extreme heights." She said. "Now please go back to your music and look away. We're gonna meet him at the castle." My heart dropped and I just saw Babs look away to the door closing her eyes and switching the channel once again. That was when I watched mom get up from her seat and open the door to the right and... my god we were up SO high... wind was whipping everything around, Babs had to hold herself. "General. I can promise you if you do this- what ever you want or need its yours! I wont even object to the more lewder things. Yes I know your mother is listening but... someone has to be a witness to this..." She took my headset off and the roar of the chopper blades was so LOUD! Like I know I like to listen to my music loud but this was louder than that. That was when the Princess started nudging me to the edge. My heart started racing as I looked over the edge. Saw canterlot below. Far. Far below. What was worse? I lost my footing and fell only to catch myself on the skid. I held onto it with my life. Couldnt even use my wings to get myself up it was so windy. Either that... Or I was very scared... Possibly the latter... The worst part was seeing my mothers scared face seeing me in such a situation. She hated she had to do this to me. I could see it in her face. Celestia? She just pointed down and just gave me a wordless 'pretty please'.

Nope. Didnt matter what I did I felt myself slipping. First my arm slipped, then I had one hand and each finger just released until I just dropped. I caught myself a few yards below the chopper as it started flying off again away from me. I just broke down I was that scared. I saw a building below me... The building that was destroyed in the attack. Babs' home. I just saw it crumbling below me, burning embers flying about. I clenched my eyes shut and started breathing. "....N-Not real... Not real.... It's not there... nothing's there.... You're.... You're okay... just.... think of AJ... Think of her.... SH-She's gonna make things better..." I said to myself. I had to sit there for a few minutes with my eyes clenched tight. And yes to the point of when I opened my eyes things were discolored. But when I did open my eyes...? I saw the world for what it was before I got thrown out of a chopper. Mountains off in the distance, city scapes lining the horizon... even the castle in Ponyville. Home. I wiped what tears I had from my eyes just to see it but... That's when I just started dancing in the air, flying about realizing what I'd been missing... I could see the chopper down below me but that's when I just went into a dive that I controlled. Wings tight against my body, goggles on and just GOING for it. As I dove I left a dark smoke trail- A cool little thing that happens with these suits on. Non-toxic, doesnt polute, even sparks. I even started doing a corkscrew on the way down to keep it fun.

Maybe I did a few loopdeeloops as I went down but I was honestly having fun. When I did land I landed a few minutes before the chopper. The guards just looked to me confused, wondering where I came from but I just had to sit down somewhere against the wall with a door that led into the castle. As the chopper came down onto the helipad I just watched it. Guards rushed it opening the doors and unloading everyone.... Well... Everyone except my mother who was still sitting in the chopper hiding her face. Celestia approached me with Babs in her arms. Babs smiled brightly seeing me. Celestia sighed handing the filly over letting me give her a big hug. "Poor thing got scared when she didnt see you...." She said. "But I did assure her everything was alright and that you'd be fine... Even helped her look out over Equestria to show being up high wasnt as scary as she thought when she's with others who care about her. And I guess she saw you 'performing'."

I smiled and nuzzled her before looking to the Princess. "What about my mother? Did she see?" I asked. Celestia just... shook her head.

"She... Well... She had some... remorseful thoughts.... I tried reassuring her but she didnt wanna listen. Just went to another channel after demanding she'd not be bothered...." I handed Babs back to her.

"Here... Why dont you take her inside and show her Luna's entertainment room.. I need my mom now..." Celestia nodded and started for the door. I rushed over to the chopper and climbed in just to see my mom crying.... I hugged her kinda startling her. She just looked at me with her teary eyes... "Dont worry Ma... I'm alright... I'm okay.... made it to the ground safely...."

Mom just hugged me sobbing over my shoulder. "...R-Ryder... I'm sorry... Mommy's sorry she had you do that...." She said through her tears. "I'm sorry for the things I said.... sorry for what I did... sorry for even what I allowed...." I shushed her and unbuckled her... i admit it was awkward feeling all over my mothers chest for her straps so she could get out... But I got the three straps off.

"It's okay Ma.... I forgive you... I'm not mad... But... you really should've seen me flying out there... I was having a blast... so many sights, such beauty.... To be honest looking out over Equestria was like looking upon the naked body of my wife after a long days work... It's just that beautiful... Awkward to say but... you probably have your own analogy for that." She sniffled.

"It's good... You're fine.... I dont care if my baby boy is like this...." I sighed and nudged her off to get the rest of the straps off before I picked her up. As I carried her out of the chopper she just held me tight kissing me on the cheek. I carried her up until the door and held her hand as we walked down stairs.

"....Yknow Ma... I'm not sure if this is something you'd wanna do but... maybe when we get a chance... you and I can practice a routine to just let Equestria know that you have a son.... Only a small group of us know including the other Wonderbolts..."

"That sounds... That sounds like a wonderful idea..." She wiped her eyes a bit as we reached the hallways. "I'll get Soarin and Thunderlane together to set it up... Will call you in when its ready."

"That's perfect... For now lets hope Applejack gets here soon... Your little boy may have had an accident before he jumped out..." I blushed when she looked to me. She gave me a big smile.

"Awww someone had a wittwe accident? It's okay mommy will change you." She looked at the decor around the castle. "Does Applejack have your spares? That why you're wanting to wait for her?" I blushed a bit.

"Not really... Just... It's either we ask the Princess if she can resize some for me or we head to a shop nearby that I get a discount at... Better to go to that shop... see if I can change in there."

"Dont worry I'll be able to change my baby boy..."

I gave her a quick hug before we just kept walking. We met up with Babs and Celestia in the entertainment room with all of Luna's game consoles and me and Babs played one for a while. Mom and Celestia just talked behind us while me and Babs just raced on a game. She was good. Knew shortcuts I didnt even know and it was a remaster from a game I hadnt played for years. I actually wet myself again going for a play that I hadnt done before. Jump from one part of the road to a high ledge if I jumped at the right time and then I'd be able to transfer to another part of the track cutting a few corners entirely. Nope. Fell, crashed into a corner and lost at the end. I had to congratulate Babs on that race before I just up and left the room. Didnt want Luna to see a smashed controller.... not like she's done that before... Did it when a hacker came through her game and targeted her to just kill over and over again with aimbot, walls and kept denying it when team mates called it out. Wrote down the gamer tag, tracked him down gave him a scare... Guards werent too pleased with this but Luna conveyed the message. Anyways I left the room and just went to the wall across the hall. As I leaned on the wall I heard a whistle only to look over and see Applejack walking towards me. I smiled and ran over to her giving a hug. "Good to see ya sugarcube!" She said. "You have a good flight over her? Babs scared at all?"

I sighed and nodded. "For a bit... Told her about the music channel and we basically had a good flight..." I said. But then I looked away. "Well... Until the Princess threw me out of the chopper up there... Basically pissed myself before I dropped." She did a double take and looked at me scared and then pissed... Like... Beyond pissed.

"She did WHAT?!" She shoved me off her and started going for the room. "WHERE IS SHE? PRINCESS GET YOUR BUTT OVER HERE RIGHT NOW!" I chased after her as she went into the entertainment room where I saw Spitfire in between Applejack and the Princess with Babs hiding behind the seat. "PRINCESS WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO TO MY GOD DAMN HUSBAND?!"

Spitfire grabbed Applejack. "Applejack! Calm down!" She snapped. Applejack shrugged her off and grabbed her jumpsuit just hoisting her up a few inches.

"NO YOU CALM DOWN! AND GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY WAY!" She tossed my mom aside into a seat... She looked dazed as she slammed back into it. That's when she turned her attention to the scared Princess and raised a fist and that was when I grabbed her forcing both arms behind her back. She looked back at me as I bent her over a chair. "AND WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING! LET ME GO BEFORE I HAVE YOU SLEEPING OUTSIDE!"

I huffed and looked to Celestia. "Princess... The cuffs if you will!" I said. Celestia used her magic to conjure up a pair of handcuffs and gave them to me. I looked back to Applejack and huffed clasping them on her wrists. "Applejack... You're gonna apologize to both Celestia and my mother.... Either that or you're gonna be spending the rest of the night locked in a room.... So apologize... NOW!" She started struggling and trying to kick me.

"RYDER GOD DAMMIT LET ME GO NOW OR I SWEAR YOUR ASS IS GONNA BE KICKED FROM HERE BACK HOME!"

"Not until you apologize." She kept struggling and tried pushing me back grabbing my hands pulling me towards her.

"LET ME GO!" I looked to Celestia.

"We got a room where we can put her? I dont think she's gonna be cooperative..." She nodded and teleported away. I looked back at Applejack. "Times ticking... only a matter of time before guards come in and you're going to where ever Celestia picked for the rest of the night... Wont even get a chance to cuddle or do what we planned. But you at least apologize to my mother i can call it off. Last chance!" She kicked me once more and actually hit a... very sensitive spot making me buckle a bit but I held it together... Just because it was a tap doesnt mean it didnt hurt like shit. At that point I grabbed her and threw her over my shoulder before carrying her out of the room. She just struggled a bit until I just sat her down against the wall and held her there.

"RYDER LET ME GO!" I shook my head.

"Nope. Had your chance and you lost it. You assaulted my mother and threatened Celestia and you even scared your cousin. And on top of that? Your comments about doing you or to go fuck myself? Too. Far."

"And this is your way of telling me to go fuck myself?" I gave a nod. "Oh you dirty.... I swear when I see you again-"

"When you see me again lets hope what you have to say is an apology to Celestia, my mother and ME. Otherwise I might be staying with someone until you're ready to apologize. Understand?" She huffed and just kept quiet. We sat there and waited until Celestia returned with a few guards at her side. She sighed as she approached us. I stood Applejack up and handed her over to the guards.

"S-Sugarcube... Uh... C-can you tell them to let me go? Please?" I just turned away and listened as they started hauling her away. "Ryder! Ryder! C'mon sugarcube this aint funny! Tell em to let me go!" Again i did nothing.... Just kept myself firm on this... "Ryder! Ryder I'm sorry okay! Just tell them to let me go! Ryder? C'mon please!" I just... Took Celestia's hand and took her into the room.

As we entered Applejack started crying... Small part of me said to get her back but... the rest of me said no. I sat down in one of the chairs and held back tears. Celestia huffed. "...It was the right thing to do in this case... Her hostility towards your mother and me... that could've ended in tears and drawn blood if it had gone on without you interfering..." She said. "...I told the guards to put her in a room, keep an eye on her and serve her meals until tomorrow..."

I sniffled a bit wiping the fresh tears from my eyes. "This is my fault... I told her what you did but... she didnt give me time to explain for what reason..." I said.

"Dont beat yourself up over this.... We can tell her later... Now why dont you check on Babs? I'll see if Spitfire's alright." I nodded and looked around the room as Celestia passed by... I could see Babs in the corner chair all curled up hiding her face. I got up and went over to her. I rested my hand on her shoulder and she jumped a bit and gave a small scream. I shushed her and hugged her.

"Babs... Babs its okay its just me... Applejack is just... she's going to take a time out for the rest of the night... I'm sorry if she scared you...."

Babs sniffled a bit looking up at me with a teary gaze. "...Why did she do that?" She asked.

"Well... I told her what the Princess did and she flipped out. I didnt wanna tell her but... I felt like I kinda had to.... She thought she was trying to hurt me... But I'm okay..." I sighed and picked her up out of the seat holding her close before walking over to my mother with Celestia knelt at her side holding her hand. "You alright Ma?"

Mama Spitfire nodded looking obviously shaken. "Yeah... I'm... I'm fine..." She said.

"Good... as long as you arent hurt..." I looked to the Princess. "Can you go get the keys to my car? Not sure if Applejack has em or if Soarin has em.... Kinda wanna stay here for a bit... make sure everyones calm." Celestia nodded and teleported out again. I looked back at mama Spitfire and hummed a bit. "We're gonna go shopping here soon... mostly because I need clothes with pockets... still need diapers too... sitting in a soggy one still here..." I blushed hard averting my gaze.

"Heh... It's okay... we'll get you both changed soon." Took longer than expected. Apparently Soarin had the keys yet he had to go back out with the girls for another little shopping thing. So Celestia had to get a quick motorcade together. When we got there I had bought a pack of 'Little fliers' diapers and the mare at that diaper shop recognized me... Basically fanned over my mother and gave us an extra discount even with my discount. Even had given us access to a changing room in the back. These diapers were perfect in the fact they matched very closely with the jumpsuit. Spitfire kinda had a problem with the design but kinda wanted to talk with the makers of these. See if she could get a brand deal going on for the little ones. Celestia bought Babs' padding and to my surprise... she picked out something cute with a floral pattern to it. Lightly scented too.

Though something happened... After we got out of there we were walking around. Spitfire had Babs on her shoulders and I was walking with Celestia. I had taken out my phone to check my texts. Some were from Scootaloo saying she was having fun with Soarin and Applebloom at the arcade, one was from Big Mac asking how everything was... told him what I had to do with Applejack and for what reasons. Totally understood. But then... I got a call from Uncle Orange. I answered it and just as I was gonna say something I heard a huff. "Ryder." Uncle Orange said. "Ryder I want you to listen to me... Listen well." I stopped and just held up a finger to my mother. Celestia just waved them both on and pointed to a stall with tee shirts on. Mostly knockoffs. Some originals. Some. Like one or two.

I huffed. "Alright... Speak and make it quick. Babs is waiting for me here." I replied.

"Alright I will... But I've done thinking... You had power behind your words earlier but... I just... I dont think I can bring myself to get a home closer to the ground... Not even around Ponyville... I've seen too many news stories around Ponyville involving harm and what not... I dont want to make my family worry. If we're up higher we're safe."

"But Uncle Orange where ever you go its gonna have worse problems than what Ponyville has. I just want what's safe for Babs."

"So do I and I understand your worry. I've narrowed down my searches into Fillydelphia and Vanhoover."

"Okay... But... Can I just... Have you talk to someone? They can tell you more than I can about Fillydelphia and Vanhoover. If you wont listen to me will you at least listen to them?" I heard silence. Then a sigh.

"Fine... One chance... Let me talk with them."

I huffed and handed the phone over to Princess Celestia who took it and cleared her throat before putting it up to her ear. "Well now you must be Applejack's uncle and must I say what a sweet filly you've raised." She said. "Who am I you ask? Why I'm Princess Celestia of course. My general has asked me to have a little chat with you about your predicament." She stopped to listen to what he had to say. "Oh but sir you are mistaken. Those heights might be safer yes but you must think about the dangers that lurk below. Some of those areas in Vanhoover have foal slavery rings with 'recruiters' waiting for a new filly to join in. And Fillydelphia is teeming with gang violence. Though it might not seem like it in the day time the dark afterhours can result in forced overdoses of anyone and everyone with valuables or look like they have valuables are just gone... nobody knows where they had gone or what became of them.... I dont think you want you or your daughter to be a statistic in those cities... Ponyville has a Princesses castle, guards patrolling the roads and your family is just down the road if you have business to attend to. Just do what you will but-"

I tugged on the Princesses clothing a bit. She looked to me. "Princess... If I may suggest something?" I said. She nodded. "Well... Why not let them use the Summer Home? I mean... take what you need from there, bar off some access and let them use it temporarily while they find a good spot for a new house to be built! I'll be at your beckoned call for what ever you need if you do this!" She huffed and went back to the phone.

"I know it's not a good option but I have someplace safe I shall let you use while you find a plot of land to build on. I'll even have a worker that helped me pinpoint a spot for my Summer Home help you pick a spot. And there you dont have any worry for breakins or kidnappings. One of the more protected places in Equestria and since its such close proximity to Ponyville you can enroll your daughter in that class her cousins are in. Gives a chance for even Ryder to make sure she's doing okay and maybe take her for a day out every once in a while. At your bidding of course." I kinda rolled my eyes but what came next was really making this all worth it. "Ah well no need to thank me. I'd thank the General next chance you get. For now why dont you spread the news to your wife? I'll send word to the guards there to your arrival for tomorrow so I suggest you be ready. Have a wonderful rest of the day!" She hung up on him and handed me my phone back. "There... No more worries for you or Babs... Should we tell her?" I looked over at Babs and Spitfire who were just talking with a clerk from another nearby kiosk. This one was a little art kiosk filled with paintings and funny pictures.

"No... We can surprise her tomorrow... for now lets just enjoy the rest of the day... maybe explain to Applejack when we get back."

"I will explain to her personally. Now come. Longer we wait, longer it takes for us to get you out of that jumpsuit which... I must admit fits you very well given your lineage." And with that we had a nice rest of the day.... I may be in the doghouse for Applejack being restrained as she was but she was cooperative during her custody... ate, talked and did admit she was over reacting. Served the rest of it in a room alone. Luna woke up few hours later, greeted Babs and the girls and even showed Babs the spiders she kept as pets.... Glad I was wearing a diaper because Babs put one on my arm and I was just frozen watching it crawl on me until Luna got it off me. Only then could I have actually pissed myself. And... I may have asked Soarin to fuck me out in the garden. To be honest he was shocked at first but he agreed considering he and Cadence had come to an agreement with Shining... But this was a great time. Even better? We did it in the air and my god it was amazing. Being up higher where someone could see us- some guards may have but didnt say anything. I think I saw one guy handling business somewhere below us and I was kinda sad we didnt let him join in... or have another blow him. Would've been hot if we could've started an orgy here. But yeah we finished up and got dressed again before heading back in. Oh how I cuddled with him after... Didnt even think it was awkward.

I had to do a quick edit on the previous chapter after posting it because of the title. It didnt quite... fit.... with the chapters contents.