Meanwhile, far from Canterlot City, Fire Blaze stood in the doorway of a tall building. "Cap, you ready yet?" He called into the building. Capper, Fire's housemate, was currently trying to find his jacket.

"I'll be out on a second, Fire Blaze! Then we can head to Caelano for that poker game." Capper replied. A few minutes of crashing and breaking vases and other items, and Capper finally left the house.

"Finally! What took you so long?" Fire huffed, closing the door and locking it before walking past Capper and into the town.

"Couldn't find my lucky jacket." Capper replied, cooly. "Found it under the mattress while searching for my deck of playing cards and a snack this morning."

Fire rolled his eyes. "Look, I'm only doing this because I want to keep a low profile until this whole ordeal with DJ is over." He stated. The duo soon reached Caelano's house and knocked.

"Enter if you dare." Called Boyle, opening the door. "Fire Blaze, Capper. Enter." He stated, allowing the two to enter. "Capt. Caelano's waiting at the table for the three-way poker game. You brought the cards?" He asked, turning to Capper.

"You bet." Fire said, pulling out the deck of cards from his pocket. He also took out a pocket watch and opened it up, seeing a picture of him, Alopex, Rainbow Dash and TJ, Tigerclaw, Strike and Light Dash on one side. "I sure miss you dudes." He muttered to himself before putting the pocket watch away.

"Then take your seats and let's play!" Capper cackled.

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Fire and Capper took their seats at the table opposite their opponent, Captain Caelano. Fire dealt the cards and put the others in the cent of the table. He picked up his deck, two aces, a king of diamonds, queen of hearts, 10 of spades and two jacks. "Cap, you start." Caelano stated, shuffling her cards.

Capper looked over his deck and produced a jack of diamonds. "Beat that, Caelano!" He taunted.

Caelano smirked and produced the king of clubs. "Easy, Cap." She mocked. "Blaze, your turn."

"Try this on for size!" Fire smirked, revealing both the king of diamonds and the queen of hearts. "Top that, dude!"

"It. Is. On!" Caelano chuckled lowly. She looked over her deck again and frowned. "Fold." She called, placing her cards face up on the table. Capper soon did the same. "Guess you win, Fire Blaze." She stated, standing up.

"So where's the loot?" Fire asked. He and Capper stood up from the table, arms crossed. "You promised us a bag containing a million dollars and shelter from DJ incase he tried to find me again!" He thundered.

You already have shelter, At Capper's house. As for the money, you both receive $500,000 each." Caelano said, pushing two large bags of cash in front of them.

"This should be enough to get back to the city and see my sisters and nephews. Plus my friends and their kids." Fire remarked. He and Capper finally said their goodbyes and left the house, returning to Capper's. "Hey, Cap. Thanks for letting me stay... Again." Fire stated, unlocking the door and stepping inside. "I really appreciate it."

"Any time." Capper replied, taking his jacket off and hanging it up on the front door. "So, you going tonight or...?" He asked, turning to Fire.

"Tonight. Surprise the Rainbooms and the kids." Fire answered. "I'll text a friend and say I'm heading back... And to prepare a welcome home party." He punched Pinkie's number into his cellphone and sent a text.

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PP- Fire Blaze!! Nice to hear from you again! What's up?

FB- Pinkie, I need you to prepare a 'Welcome back to Canterlot City' party for me. Don't tell the others I'm coming back tonight.

PP- But can I tell Sugarcube and Honey Bear? I'll make them Pinkie Promise not to tell the others.

FB- Fine, just make sure no one else knows. This has to be a surprise for Rainbow, Alopex, TC, TJ, Light and Strike.

PP- you got it, Blaze! Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!

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"That's Pinkie Pie sorted." Fire said, packing his rucksack. "She's making Honey and Sugarcube Pinkie Promise that they won't tell anyone I'm coming home. It's a surprise for my sisters and nephews."

"Great!" Capper replied. "You ready for the trip home?" He asked, helping Fire pack.

"Yep. I'm ready to go home and see my Lil' sisters and my favorite nephews." Fire replied. He picked up his rucksack and walked towards the door. "I'll call when I reach Canterlot, okay?" He asked, turning to Capper as he opened the door.

Capper nodded, smiling. "See you around then, FB." He said. Fire nodded as he left the building, closing the door softly as he walked away.

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