Swordpoint landed gently on the clouds of his home. He unlocked the door and stepped inside, closing it behind him. "Rainbow... I have returned."
At once, the sound of flapping wings could be heard. Rainbow darted down the stairs and tackled him within seconds. "You're back! It's about time, too! I've been lonely here by myself!"
Swordpoint laughed and locked lips with her. When they pulled away, he stood up. "Rainbow, I'm afraid that I have some troubling news..."
Rainbow shook her head. "Oh, no! I don't even wanna hear it! Don't tell me you've got to go somewhere else AGAIN?!"
Swordpoint nodded gravely. "I'm sorry... I truly am. But there is a situation of grave importance. Equestria is in danger."
Rainbow held up her hooves. "What do you mean?!" She tapped her back hoof, clearly upset.
"I am sorry," Swordpoint chided, "but Princess Cadence has gone mad. She murdered Shining Armor, Rainbow, and now she wishes to advance an army upon us. I have been called to lead them in the defense of the kingdom."
Rainbow's jaw dropped. She began to shake, and would have fallen had Swordpoint not caught her. "Wha... there's no way..." she muttered. "That can't be true..."
Swordpoint held her close. "It is... and I have no choice. But I promise you that I shall return safely. I always have."
Rainbow scoffed. "Yeah, except for when you, y'know, DIED!"
Swordpoint hung his head. "In my defense... I gave my life willingly for you... and for the rest of Equestria. If I must give it again to keep you safe, I shall not hesitate."
Rainbow wrapped her hooves around him and began to cry. "NO! I won't let you do this to me! I don't want to see you die! Don't you get that I love you?! Doesn't that mean anything to you?! What's life worth if I have to go through it with a bunch of pain every day?!"
Swordpoint felt tears come to his eyes. "Rainbow... this is far more grand than just us. It is my duty to ensure that nopony must suffer as they did during the reapling invasion."
"Yeah, but..." Rainbow began, trying to fight back her tears. "If you die again... There's no bringing you back. I don't want to have to live without you... Please! I'm begging you! Don't do it! Just stay here!"
Swordpoint stifled a sob. "I cannot, Rainbow. You know this."
Rainbow hugged him tighter. "... yeah. I do. Just promise me... PROMISE me that you'll be careful." She gazed at him with teary eyes.
Swordpoint broke down at last and began to cry. "I promise, Rainbow," he managed to choke through his tears.
Rainbow let go of him at last. "Look... the sun is setting. Can't you at least spend one night with me? Please?"
"I..." Swordpoint stuttered. "Yes. I have missed you greatly. Zeta should be capable of commanding the troops until tomorrow."
Rainbow wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled at him. "Thank you."
He smiled back and the two went upstairs.
(Swordpoint will rejoin the army after a little bit. It won't be long, promise )