As Rockhoof and Sunburst settle into domestic life in Ponyville, Rockhoof contemplates on what it meant to be a stallion in his time and in the present. If stallions are supposed to be rugged protectors that settle down with mares, then what is Sunburst? And better yet, what does that make Rockhoof?

Cover art by Silver-OPs
Contains cultural differences, talk of gender roles, slightly implied homophobia, and friends-to-lovers backstory.

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Flash Magnus tells Rockhoof about what was lost when the Royal Legion became the Royal Guard.

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my G story for Pride Month 2022. it's still Pride Month somewhere!

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