Phoenix and Rumble continued their fight as Twilight stood at the door keeping any that broke from the fight from getting into the castle.

None knowing that just down the street their friends were busy trying to cleanse the town as they fought to reunite.

Applejack, Applebloom, Pinkie and Fluttershy used their elemental powers to peacefully take out anyone who was infected. With her knowledge, Fluttershy was even able to instruct her friends in how to take care of the animals. At least the ones that weren't already too far gone.

The girls turned the corner and froze at the sight of a group of ponies that were carrying Rarity and Sweetie Belle.

"And where do y'all think you're going?" Applejack asked.

Button Mash stepped forward with Sweetie on his back. "We're taking them to Twilight." He announced.

Pinkie nodded. "Great. Looks like we weren't needed here after all."

Bloom stepped forward and stomped a hoof which caused a flower to grow in front of him and blow out a pink myst. Seconds later he shook his head and looked right at her. "I just remembered." He said as if in a daze. "Loyalty will fall… they will be the key to his return."

With that said, Button blinked in realization. "I know where they are." Dropping Sweetie off with Pinkie, he turned to the others. "Who's with me?" Smiling, the apple sisters follow him.

As the three rushed into the woods, Pinkie and Fluttershy nervously smiled at the group before leading them down the street. Fluttershy, for one kept an eye on her friend. If the guys were going to try something, she'd know before they got too close.

Pinkie on the other hoof became more confident with each step they took. Hoping that the two being carried were able to fully accomplish their task.

Spike let out a burst of fire at a group of changelings. "Seriously!" Spike called. "Can't any of our allies actually stay on our side for once?" He huffed before back hanging a fake Rarity as it turned back to its true form. "And where do you guys keep coming from?"

After a few moments, the changelings transformed to look like his friends. Only in different lustfull outfits. Spike blinked and held out a claw. "Hold up!" He quickly pulled out a quill and paper. "I want to make a quick note of some of your outfits before I kick your flanks." He informed, as he quickly wrote down what he could.

The changelings looked at each other for a moment before taking several poses to try and get him to let his guard down more or at the least take the offer they were clearly giving.

However, Spike simply worked on his notes, slapping away any that got too close with his tail. However hard he tried, he wasn't able to deny how sexy they looked and how desperately he wanted a chance to get his claws on them.

One impaticuler mare looked exactly like Phoenix in her pony form in perhaps the slutyest and hottest thing he ever saw. Putting away his notes, he huffed. "That's it. Play time's over." Breathing a flame onto his hand, he let the fire engulf him as he went back to smacking the around the changelings as he looked for a way to end the fight.

Phoenix turned to call Rumble over before gasping as one of the ghouls bit his hoof. Without thinking, she jumped over and kicked the ghoul away as she grabbed him, pulling him close as she opened her wings to turn and glide into the library.

Once inside her and Twilight looked at his hoof. "Good news is the infection won't make him a ghoul… the down side…" She paused and looked him over and cleared her throat as Phoenix noticed the same thing she did.

"I will admit he's well indoubt for his age." Phoenix pointed out. "I'm sure the spirits have informed you of some of the healing processes. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Well…" Twilight sighed. "He can join one of the clans… but that may be dangerous for his age."

"Unlikely. But go on."

"There's always helping him get over his… condition before it becomes a problem." She suggested. "But I don't think the others should be involved with that. And I don't know if either of us will be able to handle it in our condition."

Phoenix thought for a moment before Rumble groaned. "I… want to… join… Phoenix's… clan…"

Smiling, she brushed his mane back. "Well… I'll be honored to have such a brave colt like you as a warrior of the clan."

Twilight sighed and nodded. "I'll get the things for his ceremony. You two… take care of that." She informed, motioning to his crotch before teleporting away.

Next chapter will likely just be the ceremony. So expect a lot of pain... and maybe some sex too. I haven't decided yet