Note: on hiatus at least until Apple Hospitality is finished

Anon and his trusty steed Applejack run a tight operation. Ever since the war, ponies have been used as beasts of burden, of labor, or just for "fun." Anon and Applejack find mistreated ponies and rescue them, giving them their freedom back. However, they may have bitten off more than they can chew with their latest rescue--an old friend of Applejack's who has been thoroughly, pitiably broken.

The instant she appears in this world, things go wrong for Twilight Sparkle. Fortunately, Anon the veterinarian is there to save her, and during the recovery process, they find they quite enjoy each other's company. Eventually Twilight wants to make her way back home and Anon has a decision to make.

Meanwhile Celestia, thinking Twilight is in danger, ventures to earth to rescue her, only to encounter dangers of her own. Princess Luna has to figure out how to rescue both of them without abandoning Equestrian rule.

Over the countless years, ponies have become almost monotonous to Princess Celestia. Then along comes Anon, so strange and laid back, and he treats her like anypony else. She'd forgotten what that felt like, and finds she quite enjoys it. They have a very enjoyable evening together as their friendship blossoms.

This story made for the artist Enonnnymous in response to the drawing in the cover.