Rainbow Dash was beyond impatient by the time they arrived at the Crystal Empire. Pinkie was hyper as usual and was literally bouncing off the walls. Rarity was going on about how all the things she would get while at the Crystal Empire. The train ride was too slow in Rainbow Dashes opinion. She would have gotten there twice as fast just flying and kept her sanity. Once they arrived everything looked excruciatingly normal. Their first stop was a the Crystal Palace where Princess Cadence and Prince Shining Armor greeted them.

"It is always a pleasure to see you." Princess Cadence said.

"Oh, and we absolutely love visiting." Rarity gushed.

Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes. She could obviously tell that the prince and princess were wondering where Twilight was. Ever impatient, she cut through the formalities, "Twilight sends her love, but she's in Starlight Glimmer's old town, checking out what the streak is. Just like we're here to check out what the streak in this direction is, and we're kind of in a hurry since Canterlot is under attack."

The prince and princess looked stunned for a moment. "Canterlot is under attack?" Shining Armor said at the same time as Cadence said, "The streak?"

It took some excruciating explanation from Rarity with the occasional interruption from Pinkie Pie before the whole story was told. Ending with Rainbow Dash asking again, "So did you see the streak? In the sky? Really loud boom?"

Princess Cadence and Prince Shining Armor looked at each other before coming to a silent agreement. Shining Armor left. Rainbow Dash assumed it would be to rally the forces. While Princess Cadence stood and motioned for them to follow her.

"We did indeed see the streak in the sky. It landed in the mountains to the north of us. Shining Armor personally led his troop to investigate. What they found was not what any of us expected." Here she stopped at a door with two guards in front of it. Rainbow Dashes curiosity was instantly peaked. She opened the door with her magic. It was a stately bedroom that had Rarity drooling over the decor. But what caught Rainbow Dash's eye was the black pegasus with blue streaks in his mane lying on the bed. A crystal pony was carefully wiping a rag over him.

"A pegasus? The map sent us because a Pegasus had a crash?" Rainbow Dash complained.

"This is no normal pegasus." Cadence said. Then she nodded at the crystal pony. "Show them."

They crowded around the pegasus and noticed several cuts along his body and snout. The crystal pony filled the rag with water then gently ran it across the cuts. They watched in amazement as the cuts began to close before their eyes. The pony did this to several wounds until she was out of water and yet not a drop of water could be seen on his coat.

"Know any pegasi that can do that?" Cadence challenged Rainbow Dash.

She had to admit to herself, she didn't.

"Believe it or not, he was in much worse condition when we found him. I would have thought him dead were it not for his ragged breathing. When they went to clean and dress his wounds, imagine their surprise when he began healing ten times as fast with nothing but water. He has magic, though he is not a unicorn."

"He's so handsome." Rarity gazed into his face. When she noticed everyone looking at her she blushed and stammered, "If you go for that troublemaker look."

Now that Rainbow Dash did look, he was very handsome. His muscles were tone, even in his relaxed state. His wings were spread out currently, so as to make sure they properly healed. They were long and sleek and looked strong. Rainbow Dash felt a blush creep up her face and had to turn away.

"Hey, he's got no cutie mark." Pinkie Pie announced.

Rainbow dash looked. Sure enough, There was no mark, only a sleek black flank.

"Yes, we noticed that as well. We don't know what it could mean. I am fairly certain, however, that this is why you have been sent.

"Yes, I quite agree." Rarity looked him over again.

"I will leave him in your care then." Princess Cadence announced. I must see to what else we can do to aid Canterlot." She excused herself.

"Thank you, princess." Rarity bowed.

The Crystal Pony came back in and continued to run the water filled rag over his many wounds along his legs, which looked strong and powerful, then along his wings, which made a loud snap as it straightened out. That one evidently took the last of the water as the crystal pony left to get more.

"What do you think?" Rarity asked, forcing Rainbow Dash to look at her. She had a knowing smile on her face.

Rainbow knew that she had been caught staring too long and frantically fought the blush creeping up again. She tried to smooth it over with, "He's weird."

"Uh, huh." Rarity smiled again. "Well, we should probably take turns watching him. Rainbow Dash why don't you take first watch."

"Me! Why me?" she started to protest.

"Because Pinkie needs to stretch her legs, and I have some shopping to do."

"Oh, Okay." Rainbow Dash tried to look indifferent as they left. Once they were gone, Rainbow started giving herself a talking too. "What is wrong with you? He's just a Pegasus . . . that heals with water. He's mysterious and this is weird." She looked at him again, then settled down. Before long the Crystal Pony was back and was wiping the water filled rag over him again. Rainbow averted her eyes and waited until Rarity came back. If she came back.