The Opposite Of the Best Day Ever

Chapters

When it went off
WTF, i'm in a pony world
Adjustments to pink
OMG i'm homeless!
Calming the fires of anger
Wind in my mane
Midnight snacks & peeping toms
Sweet Opportunities
A date?
YOU again!?
Escape . . . but with a price
It will never be the same . . .
Bitches will be bitches
back to business
Shock, slap, then love
Home

When it went off

I strolled down the street with my wings folded neatly on my back. My black hair was tied in a pony tail. I glanced at my phone and swished my long tail side to side. I pushed my red hair out of my face and scowled when I didn't see a text from my boyfriend, Jason. Asshole, I thought. A group of guys passed by and whistled at me. I got angry looks from their female companions.

"Fuck off, ass wipes." I grumbled. I received more hateful glares. I didn't care and kept it moving. I entered my work building and cursed when I saw a handful of human refugees clustered in my neighboring coworkers office.They were here because a Alitis Cat Daemon had saved them from a Infernum Monstri, a hideous creature who tortures and kills humans.

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Infernum Monstri

Ruby

I wouldn't eat one since I wasn't hungry at the moment but I would find out if one was a murderer or a rapist or some shit like that. I unfurled my black wings and swished my long, cat-like tail side to side. I licked my lips as I thought of eating a plump human. Good thing us, Alitis Cat Daemon (our species name which apparently means 'winged cat demon' in Latin) are patient and more prone to eat animals rather than humans. I hadn't seen a human in quite a while, now that I thought about it. A couple humans looked at me with fear. I didn't care. Our kind were raised with animal-like instincts and almost no emotions except for partnership, blood lust, and mild happiness. A female human approached me.

"Um . . . excuse me . . . miss-" she started. I raised my hand and turned to look at her.

"Yes? What do you want?" I asked. She glanced at the others and smiled shakily.

"Well, we were wondering how long we have to stay here. We also want to thank you. We know your complete carnivores."

"I don't know. Ask the boss. He'll probably say yes since he favors humans. Be lucky this time." The girl looked confused.

"What do you mean?"

"The Infernum Monstri are attacking our kind now. Their running out of humans because we're saving your asses. Some of our kind have made a trues to hand in any humans found simply to keep themselves and their families safe." I explained. The girl gasped and told the others. They nodded to me and wept to themselves. Whatever, I thought. Dumb old humans.

I sat down at my desk in my office and started to draw. I heard footsteps approach me.

"Hey babe." a familiar male voice cooed. My cat-like, black ears at either side of my head flattened against my head.

"What do you want?" I asked looking up with an annoyed look.

"C'mon baby! I'm trying here and you wont even gimme a chance!" He whined. Oh yeah that's why you were busy making out with my best friend all this time even after I caught you right?

"Oh yea, your really trying, Jason." I said sarcastically.

"Ruby, baby, I'd do anything for ya! Ask me to do anything and i'll do it!" I got an idea.

"Okay, don't ever cheat on me again and i'll believe you." Jason smiled sheepishly.

"Um . . ." Of course this asshole cant promise that, I thought.

"You know what, fuck you! We're over! I knew you wouldn't change!" I hollered. Fellow Alitis Cat Daemons stared at us. I didn't care.

"Ruby, you can't end our relationship over something so petty-"

"Petty!? Petty!? So this is just a petty mistake!? No, its not!" I fumed.

"Your not thinking straight. You should calm down. I can-" I slapped him.

"Go to hell! We're over! You hear me!? OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!" I screeched. Jason blinked at me and growled. He bared his razer sharp teeth at me. I growled back, showing off my teeth. He grabbed me and glared at anyone who dared interfere.

"Listen here, BITCH!!!!!!!!!!! You officially don't have a choice but to let it GO or I will personally-"

BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"What was that?" Jason growled. I couldn't breath. He was crushing my windpipe. I felt so helpless. When did he get this strong and . . . ABUSIVE!? A female coworker and a male, human assistant rushed to one of the windows.

"It's a whole pack of Infernum Monstri! Their attacking the building! Literary!" The assistant yelled. The female Alitis Cat Daemon screamed and headed for the alarm. A male Alitis Cat Daemon coworker and his female and his male assistants crowded the window along with other employee and refugee humans. An assistant of our species screamed and flew out the window. Others followed. It was a horrifying sight to watch fear-wrecked humans leap out of the windows and our kind get spiked with poles and any other sharp thing the Infernum Monstri threw at them. I flinched as I heard bodies go SPLAT and screams as someone watched their loved ones fall out the window and die and get eaten.

"My wing!" I yelped, as a desk dragged across it.

"Shut up! This is all your fault!" Jason hollered above the chaos. He let go of me to hit me but the building shuddered and tilted more which caused me to fall out the window. I didn't scream as I fell. I thought about my life and how the world was.

. . .

It sucked. Then, I thought about something I loved and enjoyed.

"Holy shit! I didn't finish my coffee!" I complained.

"Really? Your about to die and you think about COFFEE!?" Jason hollered from the window. I trembled a little as the ground got closer and closer.

"Shut the FUCK up, Jason! I can't eat cupcakes without coffee!" I yelled. I wasn't too far from the ground now. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. There was only one thought going through my mind now . . .

I am ready

SPLAT

WTF, i'm in a pony world

'Geez, you alright, Brae?" a husky female voice groaned.

"Stop calling me that! It's Braeburn! I'm not a colt any more! Hey, i've even lost the accent." a loud male voice shouted.

"Cut that shit out . . ." I moaned. Who the fuck names their child Braeburn?

"Vinyl, I think she's waking up! Are you awake?" someone started to shake me. I instinctively smacked them. I got up and glared at two ponyish looking creatures. One was tan with orange and light orange mane and tail hair that was slightly messy. It was male. The other was female and was white with light and dark blue stripes in her wild mane and tail hair. She also had on cool black shades.

"Hey there pal! I'm Vinyl Scratch. This here is Braeburn. Whatcha doing out here?" the female ponyish thing asked.

"Uh . . . why do you need to know?" I sneered. Vinyl smirked.

"Because your in the Everfree Forest which is filled with horrible beasts." she said simply.

"Horrible beasts? Whatever. Where am I?" I grumbled. Braeburn grinned and pointed ahead.

"If we go that way, we'll be in Ponyville!" he said fairly loud. Wow. With that name, I knew they definetly were ponies. We walked that way. It felt odd walking. It was almost like I was on four legs. Wait, how am I alive anyway? I thought. I eyed the two ponies walking alongside me. I noticed Vinyl had a horn sticking out of her head. Is she . . . ? Naaaaaaaaaah!

We approached a town and kept walking. A couple ponies stared at me. They were all shades of colors and had tattoos on their asses. I looked at Vinyl's ass. It had a musical note on it. Braeburn had a single red apple on his. Yuck, I hate fruit. Meat is the best. Except for sweets though, they are the BEST!!!!!

"What are those tattoos on their asses Vinyl?" I asked. Vinyl didn't give me a confused look at all.

"Those are cutie marks. They mark your special talent. My special talent is in DJing." she answered.

"Mine is in farming! I left home, though. It's in Apaloosa. We do apple farming and we made peace with the buffalos and-"

"Shut the hell up. I figured as much since your ass has an apple on it!" I growled.

"Someones grumpy." Braeburn whined. I glared at him.

"No shit!" I snapped. I noticed other ponies looking at me. "What the hell are you looking at!?"

"You look weird bro. C'mon i'll show you! To the boutique!" We (or should I say 'they') galloped to god knows where and dragging me in the process. We entered a fancy- looking shop filled with pony gowns and suits along with hats and foot (or hoof? I wasn't sure) wear.

"why are we in a-" I was cut off by a horned pony (was she a unicorn too?)

"Ooooooooooooooh! A new customer! How are you darling? You look magnificent! I love the 'dark' look!" a white pony with perfect dark blue mane and tail hair with dimonds for cutie marks said. She's all over me! i thought miserably.

"Hi. Do you have a mirror?" I asked in a flat tone.

"Why, of course darling!" the pony nodded happily. She put a large mirror in front of me with magic from her horn.

"Are you a unicorn!?" I blubbered. The pony nodded with a giggle.

"Well, it's quite obvious dear. Also, your friend is one too."

"Yea it's just that yours looks so beautiful with those magical sparks and all . . ." I said. The unicorn blushed.

Yuck!!!!!!! Gotta suck it up. This could result in free clothes and such. I looked into the mirror and gasped when I saw my reflection. I was black with bat wings and a long, cat- like tail and pointy cat ears. I had blue eyes with cat- like pupils and red mane hair that fell on my shoulder in light curls. I was beautiful in a weird pony\ Alitis Cat Daemon way. I felt like smiling.

"I'm gorgeous!" I exclaimed. I turned to the unicorn. "Thank you . . . um . . ."

"Oh!" the unicorn snapped out of her trance. "You may call me Rarity or miss Rarity if you prefer."

"Okay, Rarity. I'll be coming back soon for the cutest outfits. Later."

UNKNOWN POV

"See, that's her! She'll be mine and you'll get to overthrow those princesses of yours. Is it a deal?" I asked the large mare in front of me. The mare narrowed her eyes at me.

"How do I know if this is a trick? I cant just trust you like that." The mares voice sounded odd.

"Bi- er I mean miss- why don't you trust me? My world is coming to an end so it's not like i'll drag you with me to paradise or whatever." I said in a low voice. The large mare stared at me with those odd cat eyes that matched mine.

"What's to stop me from overthrowing Celestia now? Why do I need your help?"

"I'll warn the princess of your arrival then."

"You'd try to defy me!? I am royalty! I cannot be threatened by a strange pony!"

"I wont if you go with the plan, man. Geez." I rolled my eyes.

"Very well. It is my sole decision that I agree to your arrangements."

"That's what you think . . ." I chuckled. "I don't know when I said you had a choice but to comply."

"Hmm?" the mare looked at me questionably. I forced a warm smile.

"Nothing miss." This was a piece of cake! Everything's coming together as planned.

RUBY'S POV

I scanned the quiet town for somewhere to eat. A building that looked bright and foodish caught my eye.

"Hey, Vinyl, lets go in there." I said, pointing a hoof. Braeburn and Vinyl looked at the building.

"Nah. You'll see some sweets later if you stay long enough." the DJ chuckled. Huh???

"Yea! Lets go to Sweet Apple Acres! I bet Big Mac and Applejack's evening pies are ready!" Braeburn hollered excitedly.

"No." I growled. "I need to know where I get get a map of this town. Then, we'll get sweets." The mare and the stallion looked at each other knowingly and grinned at me.

"Follow me!" Braeburn chirped. He galloped away with Vinyl and (unfortunately) I. We stopped in front of a huge tree with a door and windows on it. What the fuck?

"Why are we here? I asked for a FUCKING map!!!!!!!" I nearly screamed at Braeburn. His smile faltered a bit but it was still prominent. My temper was rising now. Why I auta-

"Um . . . can I help you guys?" a young, male voice reached my ears. I turned around to see a short little purple dragon.

"A dragon . . . huh." I mumbled, cocking my head. Vinyl Scratch smiled and made a dismissive motion.

"She's new in town. She needs a map." the dragon looked confused at her statement.

"A map? Hasn't Pinkie gotten to her yet?" he asked. I raised a brow.

"Who?" the dragon smiled broadly and ushered us in.

"You'll see!" he chuckled. "Twilight! Got some visitors for ya!" A purple unicorn with blue bangs and a six pointed star cutie mark (that was what Vinyl called them right?) came down some stairs.

"Oh, hello. Who are you?" she looked me up and down.

"So, your Twilight? Are you an exotic pet owner or something?" I asked, ignoring her question.

"What? No. Well . . . I guess since I have a pet owl and Spike has a pet phoenix . . . then yes. Oh, and I am Twilight Sparkle by the way. My . . . your ears are different and OH that tail!" Did she realize she answered my questions out of order?

"Who's Spike? I was talking about your dragon too, Twilight."

"The dragon is Spike. he's my assistant in running the library!" Twilight beamed. "What did you come here for again . . ."

"She's Ruby!" Braeburn giggled. I have never heard a guy giggle before.

"She's here for a map." Vinyl added coolly. Twilight went to a shelf of books. Boy does she have alot.

"Here! Also, since your staying a while, go to Sweet Apple Acres later. You'll meet all my friends and we'll see each other again!" the purple mare handed me a map and led us to the door.

"Wait, but who's Pinkie?" I blurted out. Twilight gave me a I- know- something- you- don't look.

" Oh, you'll find out soon enough." she said mischievously with a coy smile.

I walked away from the library with a grumpy wave to Spike and Twilight. Who the hell was Pinkie? Why wouldn't anybody tell me instead of acting all mysterious and crap?

"Don't worry Ruby. You'll find out soon. You heard Sparkle." Vinyl reassured me, noticing my mood.

"Ha! You'll be surprised out of your socks! You just wait!" Braeburn added.

"Great . . . just great." I frowned more. There is one thing that I hate more that Jason.

Than my old best friend.

Than the war in my world.

And even more than not getting my daily dose of sweets

........................................

SURPRISES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adjustments to pink

I read the map while pondering if I should go to that Sweet Apple Acres place. I was deciding not to but something told me that I didn't have a choice. I looked up at the sky. It looked like the sun would set soon. Braeburn trotted giddily on my left while Vinyl stared up ahead from my right.

"What time is it? I want to do something before we head to Apple Acres." I said. Vinyl shrugged while Braeburn glanced at something on his . . . wrist? Or joint? What do they call it here?

"It's 6:49 pm! We can go to Vinyl's house now!" He bounced in a circled, then continued to trot. What the hell is wrong with him?

"My house? We're going to Applejack's farm remember?" Vinyl reminded him.

"Oh yea." the strange stallion stopped and thought for a moment. "But doesn't Ruby need a pair of boots?" My anger shot up again and before I knew it, my mouth started running.

"What the hell do I need boots for!? Are you stupid or something?" then I covered my mouth. "Sorry. I've got a bit of a temper."

"No prob bob! We'll work on it at Vinyl's house!" He dragged me to the middle of the town and pointed to a small house with a disc on the door in between a spa and a bigger, prettier house with a unicorn mare and an earth mare arguing in front.

"Who are they?" I asked, trying to get a better look but Braeburn shoved me into the small house. Vinyl laughed in her usual cool manner and shut the door behind us.

"Why do I need boots? Someone please tell me before I smack this one!" I fumed, pointing a hoof at Brae. He grinned and then Vinyl went into another room.

"First, you need to tell us where your from and why you speak weird." Braeburn said firmly. I stood there, shocked.

"Your first smart words since I met you." I cooed. "I'm not from here anyways. Also, I do NOT talk funny."

"That's what you can tell everypony but its not true. C'mon you can tell us!" the strange stallion pouted. Well, at least he's acting goofy again. His serious side is creepy.

"Your such a kid! I'm not from here. I'm from New York. That's all i'm telling you."

"Is that all?"

"Yes."

"You sure you don't want to say anything else?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Are you super sure?"

"Yes."

"Are you super duper sure?"

"Yes, i'm completely sure."

"Are you super duper double sure?"

"Yes! I'm sure!"

"Are you super duper triple sure?"

"Yes! Yes i'm sure!"

"Are you-"

"If you ask me if i'm sure one more time i'll rip your throat out."

"But are you-"

"Shut the HELL up! I said i'm sure! I will rip off your tail and shove it down your throat! I'll make you shit it out and eat it again! I'll shove my fist so far down your throat you'll shit teeth out! I'll take a burning BROOM and shove it up your ass!!!"

"Uh . . . maybe you should work on that anger, Ruby. A burning broom . . ?" Vinyl's husky voice suggested from the doorway. I chuckled nervously and stepped away from Braeburn. His eyes were huge and his pupils were as small as pin pricks.

"Yea, definitely." he finally choked out. He tried to smile but his face seemed frozen in place.

"Sorry . . . my anger again. I get it from my dad. We should probably leave now." I apologized.

"Yea its 7:27. We should get going. Please control that anger, Ruby." Vinyl ed us out the house and we started walking back the way we came. Ponies and their young were playing in the sunset and looked at me oddly as we passed. I tried to create a small conversation to break the awkward silence between us. Vinyl merely smiled mischievously as we passed the tree where Twilight lived. Brae giggled and galloped ahead a few paces. Soon, we reached a large field with a few apple trees. As we continued, the trees thickened and we had to stay on a dirt path. Loud party music reached my ears and I heard other ponies talking. A barn and a house came into view as well as tables, chairs, ponies, and goodies.

"Sweets!" I smiled for the first time since I got here. There were cakes, cupcakes, muffins, apple fritters, pies, and so much more. Vinyl smiled too. Do I even have to say that Brae smiled? They left my side to go do whatever while I explored.

"Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie! It's so nice to meet you! Twilight and Rarity told me sooo much about you! This is your surprise welcome- to- ponyville- party!!! Were you surprised? Were you, were you? I found out that you have a liking for sweets! So do I! There's some sweets over there that I make! I work at Sugar Cube Corner and I bake ALL day!" the exitable mare babbled. She was pink with hot pink cotton candy mane and tail hair. Her cutie mark was three balloons. I liked her already!

"I LOVE sweets Pinkie! If you give me sweets every day, we'll be the best of friends!" I said. Pinkie let me to a group of five mares. I narrowed my eyes when I saw Twilight and Rarity in the group. Rarity was wearing a fancyish pink dress along with matching earrings. Twilight had a cup with punch in her hoof. How the hell-?

"Oh, hello darling. How nice to meet you this evening." Rarity greeted me. Twilight flashed me a smile.

"Hey guys. OMG you did not tell me that Pinkie was into sweets too! That's amazing!" I said.

"So, your not mad that Pinkie totally invaded your personal space?" a cyan pegasis with rainbow hair asked.

"No, not at all. Who are you? A friend of the unicorn who lives in the tree. Uh, Twilight, yea that's her."

"I'm Rainbow Dash. The fastest flier in all of Equestria! Plus, Twilight doesn't just live in a tree. She's a librarian! The tree just happens to be a library that HAPPENS to be a tree." Rainbow Dash stated. I gave her a blank look.

"Riiiiiiiiiiight. So, who are you guys? Friends of the others I presume." I asked the orange earth pony and the yellow pegasis.

"Ahm Applejack. This here's Fluttershy. As ya can guess from 'er name, she's shy. Not to be rude or anythin' but, she wont be warmin' up to ya anytime soon with yer looks." The orange pony said with a southern drawl. She fiddled with her sandy, blonde mane. I noticed the trio of apples on her flank.

"Hey, your cutie mark has apples! You wouldn't happen to be related to Braeburn would you?"

"Brae? Yea, he's my cousin from Apaloosa. He disappeared a while back an' I saw 'im walkin' right in with ya. Doya know if he stayed here or not?" Applejack took off her stetson hat and held it in her forhooves. I shook my head.

"Well, at least ah know he's okay huh?" Applejack smiled weakly and replaced her hat on her head. Uh, okay? I turned to leave and got one last look at the five mares. Pinkie wasn't among them and I wasn't about to miss out on sweets. The yellow pegasis that I learned was Fluttershy cowered behind Rarity. Her cutie mark was three butterflies. Her mane and tail were pink.

"Nice to meet you guys." I called and walked away. Now where's Pinkie?

RARITY'S POV

"Oh my god! Do you see what I see!" I squealed as soon as that Ruby girl was out of earshot.

"What?" Twilight asked, her curiosity brewing. I gave her a look.

"Seriously, what Rare?" Applejack agreed. My mouth would have dropped open but a true lady never gapes. EVER.

"Seriously, darling, if this passes your eyes than what else will?" I said.

"What are you talking about Rarity?" Rainbow Dash growled.

"Can't you SEE it!?" I exclaimed.

"Obviously not." Twilight said. Fluttershy tapped me.

"Um, please tell us what your talking about, Rarity." she whispered.

"Alright, fine! If you noticed, Ruby's taken quite a liking to Pinkie Pie. Why, she didn't even care when she was all up in her face and she didn't even know her. Do you know what this means . . . or what this could possibly mean?"

"What?" Twilight leaned in closer, eager for an answer.

"Pinkie and Ruby could be a possible shipment!" I giggled and clapped my hooves happily.

"Oh no." Rainbow Dash groaned.

"Um, okay. That sounds nice . . . I guess." Fluttershy said meekly.

"Rarity, don't start yer gossip and assumptions! Stay out of peoples love life hear?" Applejack scolded.

"I said it was possible! You know its true!" I raised my hoof to the air with determination.

"It could be right, Rarity, but its too early to be thinking like that. You don't even know if she likes mares." Twilight added. Their comments didn't dissolve my opinion. They WILL be together!!!!!!!!!!!

RUBY'S POV

I finished eating my fifteenth cupcake with a smile. Pinkie watched me happily.

"Did you like all fifteen flavors?" she asked.

"Yea." I answered.

"Which one was your favorite?" she started bouncing now.

"I don't know. I loved them all!" I grinned. She gave a loud 'squee' and hugged me. I was a bit uncomfortable with hugs but with her cupcakes, i'll allow it!

"I know we'll be the best of friends!" she exclaimed.

"I was thinking the same thing when I met you!" I told her. Pinkie gasped. She looked me in the eyes.

"R-really?" I nodded. "Oh, Ruby, no ones EVER said that to me." she said, voice full of emotion. I heard a giggle. I turned to see four of the mares looking at me strangely while Rarity gazed at me with a smug look on her face. What was that about?

OMG i'm homeless!

I left the party soon after Pinkie waved good-bye to the last guest. She had a wide grin plastered all over her face. She suddenly looked at me.

"Why so serious?" the party mare asked. I looked away quickly.

"Nothing . . . Pinkie." I said in a low voice. It seemed as if Rarity was paying close attention to me for some reason this evening.

"Oh, come on! Cheer up! Why don't you come over to my place?" Pinkie said eagerly. I was ready to accept but Rarity and the other mares were right behind us.

"Pinkie! Inviting her over already! I should hope your not planning anything too . . . FUN." Rarity tsk tsked. I stared at her blankly for a moment. What the hell does she mean? Twilight and Fluttershy had the same looks on their faces. Applejack looked shocked for some reason.

"Why, Rarity! How could ya imply somethin' like that after Pinkie's only met 'er just today!" she growled angrily.

"Imply? Imply what? She only said . . . " I paused when I realized what she was implying. "Oh my god." I glanced at Pinkie like she was an alien. She was trying to . . . what!?

"You were trying to invite me to . . . to . . . your bed!?" I stared at her like she was crazy. Did I give any signs that I wanted a hook up? Pinkie caught on but only giggled. I blushed hard.

"I was just trying to cheer you up silly- willy! I wasn't asking you out or anything. We wouldn't have done anything . . . just have a little fun is all!"

I face palmed or . . . face hoofed, since I was a pony now . . .

"Your crazy! I would . . . WE would . . . nyyyaaaaaah!!!" I galloped away from that mad mare and tried my best to find Vinyl's house. Where was it? Ponyville was a small town but it sure seemed big at night when you were lost. I slowed to a trot and glanced around. I was never one for details but I noticed how peaceful and town- like this town really looked. Each house was unique in its own way, as if the pony living there had literally customized it so even if the house was exactly the same as its neighbor, it had SOMETHING to make it stick out to that pony. There were almost no ponies outside and it was quiet except for the sound of crickets and the soft breeze. I breathed in to cam myself and caught the scent of cakes and pies and other things that seemed desert- like. I focused my cat eyes at the row of medium trees lined up on one side of the street. I looked up at the moon and marveled its beauty. How it shined almost as bright as the sun along with its fellow stars to keep it company. I flew up to a lamp post and perched on the one extending limb. I felt so moved by the moon. It stirred the animal inside me. I needed to let out the energy building inside of me. I began to sing a song

I did not know how I knew this song or why I sang it. All, I knew was that the moon had awakened SOMETHING inside me that wanted to make itself known and it chose this song to do it. I kept my eyes closed through the whole song and only opened them when I finished. I looked down and saw six mares looking up at me with eyes full of fright and awe.

"Oh, its you. I uh, just felt like singing while watching the moon." I said. The mares seemed frozen in place but snapped out of their trance when I yelled, "Hey, assholes! I'm talking here!"

"Huh?" Twilight said. "Oh! Your song was beautiful, Ruby! I didn't know you could sing." I flew down in front of the six mares.

"Neither did I. What are you-" I started to curse them out but Rarity cut me off with her dramatic bull shit.

"OH, Ruby, darling! That was amazing! Your song truly spoke to me! That voice it fit enough for the princesses themselves!"

"Ah don't know 'bout that, but yer singin' was like heaven, sugarcube!" Applejack added. I stiffled a growl.

"Thanks but why did you follow me? I'm heading home!" Then I got a horrible idea. "Your not stalking me are you?"

"What!?" all six mares exclaimed. Rainbow Dash folded her fore legs. She hovered in my face.

"Just what kind of ponies do you think we are!? We're the Elements of Harmony! That would be the LAST thing any of us would do!" she snarled. I glared at her.

"So why ARE you following me? I don't know you and you come following me at night in an empty street . . ." Pinkie pushed Fluttershy forward. The shy pony merely squeaked in fear and cowered before me.

"C'mon, Flutters! You can't hide from EVERYPONY that comes to town that you don't know!" the party mare shouted. Fluttershy cowered more at her loudness.

She finally took her eyes off me and glanced at Pinkie Pie. The pink mare nodded her approval. Fluttershy looked at me again and shivered before she spoke.

"Um . . . " she hesitated. "Vinyl Scratch told me that you don't have a home so we volunteered to help you out since Braeburn went to visit his marefriend and today is her and Octavia's 'special night' and I don't think you wanna be there while . . . 'things' are happening." Fluttershy blushed and a few others followed. My anger subsided.

"And I bet your a candidate. Gee, Fluttershy, I would love to be at your house. Pinkie told me earlier that your an animal care taker. I'm cool with animals." I gave Fluttershy a much deserved hug. She blushed and gave a small squeak.

FLUTTERSHY'S POV

I didn't really say that I wanted Ruby to stay with me. She sort of picked me . . . I thought she was a big, mean, scary weird pony. I guess I was wrong. I could use some help with my animals, anyway. I do need the company too. Maybe i'll get closer to Ruby and I could teach her the magic of kindness. She seems to have a temper. I guess I could help her with it. . .

"That's great, Ruby. You could also travel around with me . . . if you don't mind that is . . ." I wispered.

"Yea, sure! That sounds great!" Ruby said with much enthusiasm. I smiled shyly. Ruby released me from her hug. She looked at me with those dragonic, blue eyes. They reminded me of Opalesance, Rariy's cat, since cats have eyes like dragons too. We all quickly went our different ways as it got a bit chilly. Pinkie Pie and Rarity gave me a wink and Rainbow Dash gave me an evil grin. Oh no . . . They wont make jokes about the fact that we're living under the same roof will they? Well, they know I don't like her in that way . . . Maybe they wont?

RUBY'S POV

We entered Fluttershy's house and I yawned. I was tired from this exhausting night. Fluttershy probably was too since she didn't bother to turn on the lights and just let me lay down on a couch while she went to sleep elsewhere. I yawned again. This place is pretty good. The ponies are not all idiots. I shouldn't get to close to 'em since I should find a way home to help out. A Alitis Cat Daemon never leaves its clan behind. Maybe tomorrow i'll ask the library unicorn and her dragon about this world and how to get to mine. Whats their names again? Oh yea, Twilight and Spike. I fell asleep quicky and dreamed about my home and the war. I started to dream about the death of my mother . . .

LUNA'S POV

I was scanning the dreams of all the ponies in Equestria. I finished with Trottingham, Canterlot, and Apaloosa and started searching for dreams in another town or city when I remembered that Twilight wanted me to visit her soon. Well, I could visit her dreams and we could, how they say, chat. I searched for her dreams until I felt a disturbance. Someone was having a nightmare, and a bad one by the looks of it. I searched for the poor soul and entered it. The first thing I saw was a mirror. My blue fur had a shine to it and my moon cutie mark looked absolutely dashing. My dark blue mane flowed in an invisible wind and sparkled like stars and my tail followed suit. I was presentable to my subject. This one seemed unfamiliar, though. I spread my wings and flew into the realm of the dreams while my horn lit up as I used magic to allow myself entry. I gasped at the sight I saw. A black pegasis mare with red mane and tail hair and a cat- like tail and ears was sitting there watching a horrible display of brutality. The pegasis spoke softly with a strained voice.

"Poor mother . . . if only I was strong enough to help . . ." she moaned. I watched as a two legged creature with cat ears, tail and eyes fought a beast with blood dripping down its jaw. There were five little ones sitting on the wood floor. There was blood splattered all over the sky blue colored walls and the many colored furniture. I saw an adult winged human talk in a frightened voice to the children. Four of the children only stared at one child who was the youngest and laying on the floor covered in blood and mangled. The eldest was a boy who looked like a teen. He was biting his lip and sobbing. The second was girl who was also a teen but younger. She was screaming for her mother. The third was another girl. She looked about nine and held a male toddler who clung to her and wailed loudly. There were sounds of crying, panting, and a series of roars and growls. The beast was obviously winning the fight with the other winged human. They looked so much like humans but so much different. I gasped when the beast ripped off the winged humans wings and devoured them only to rip off its head and rip and tear at its body. The children screamed and flew out the window with the other winged human. They glanced back at the mangled bodies that the beast was tearing at currently with pained expressions and then, were out of sight. I screamed and exited quickly and hurried to my sister, Celestia, room.

"Sister! We need to talk! immediately!" I hollered.

Calming the fires of anger

RUBY'S POV

I awoke to the smell of food. It smelled oddly familiar yet different at the same time. I opened my eyes and let them adjust to the now lit house. I looked around. I was on a cream colored couch that was accompanied by a glass coffee table in front of it and a two- part couch in front of THAT. The couches were facing each other with the coffee table in between. The other couch was an extremely light pink and the rug was a mixture of cream and pink. Sunshine flowed through the open windows and made the pink poka dotted curtains shine. The light blue walls of the house completed the look of comfort. I was lost at how I would've missed all of this when I felt something tug at my foot. I looked down and saw a little white bunny staring at me angrily.

"Come, Ruby, I made breakfast!" Fluttershy called.

"Coming!" I looked back at the bunny.

"Oh, a bunny. Do you belong to Fluttershy?" I asked. I only half expected it to answer back. The bunny nodded its head and folded its little arms. Then, it swatted my hoof. I glared at it.

"Hey, watch it bub. I'm trying to be polite here." I said. The bunny pointed at me and then the couch.

"Yea, i'm on the couch. So?" The bunny pointed to itself. Then, he hopped up and down angrily.

"This is your favorite couch? So? Arn't pets forbidden to go on the couch? Shoo!" I flicked it away with my tail and giggled when it slammed into a self full of flowers and such. The bunny didn't get it and started bothering me AGAIN. I stared at it and growled. The bunny froze in fear and I flashed it my sharp teeth. It hopped away quickly. I got up and rushed to a doorway which seemed to lead to the kitchen and was adjacent to some stairs going up. Fluttershy looked up from her stove and smiled at me. She put two plates of food on the table.

"Thank you. You really didn't have to. I'm just a homeless stranger to you." I said. Why was she being so nice?

"Nonsense. Your a friend." Fluttershy corrected me quietly. A friend!? Hold on a sec!!!!!!!! I stared at her and looked at my food. It was an egg and cheese sandwich. I licked my lips with my forked tongue. Then, I looked up.

"Don't ponies eat only plants? Eggs are meat. *gasp* how did you know I eat meat . . . strictly?" I asked.

"Well, I saw you picking your teeth when you ate those cupcakes. I bet carnivores teeth weren't meant to eat anything but meat, huh? We could go to Twilight's today. She would love to be able to study a predator up close without getting eaten or having to get it . . . dead . . ." Fluttershy suggested. I nodded in agreement. Then, something popped into my head.

"Hey, I need help with my anger. I was traveling with a cool pony and her idiot friend, see, and I kinda blew my top with him and I really need to stop doing that if I wanna go back home-"

"I would love to help you! Lets start after breakfast!"

LUNA'S POV

I woke up and thought about everything that I told my sister. She had to have been awake by now. I looked at my rooms light blue walls and dark blue carpet. My furniture and floor were made of dark brown wood and peach colored fabric. I teleported to my older sisters room and there she was, staring out the balcony, thinking.

"Tia, what is troubling thee? Has thou not found a solution for thine subject?" I asked. The white alicorn brushed her flowing rainbow mane out of her face and gave me a flat look. So Celestia did not find a solution.

"Luna, I just don't know what to do for this poor, unfortunate soul. They were winged humans you say? Humans are from Earth, not Equestria but what if what happened in the dream is happening today?" Celestia sighed.

"Right now? At this moment? Thee could be correct. Many humans have come to Equestria. Thine humans usually have a low amount of magical entity to transform into one of thee's new pony subject. Only mage's and other magical Earth creatures transform. Thou must be a magical breed." I said.

"Very true, Luna. Good point. I will think about this further and sent Twilight and her friends an invitation to dinner next week."

"What day? Make it a Friday please?" I pleaded. "I love Fridays!"

"I thought Wednesdays were your favorite day of the week."

"Today is Wednesday and thee is feeling tired so now my fav is Friday!" I exclaimed. Celestia chuckled and started writing the letter. I looked over her shoulder to make sure she dated it to Friday. Yay! Best Wednesday ever! Now, I should probably get ready to meet up with Twilight today. . .

RUBY'S POV

I helped Fluttershy feed and bathe all her animals and then we headed to town. The air was cool and crisp. I felt really relaxed for once. Fluttershy flew next to me with a shy smile on her face. We passed Rarity's boutique and I saw a sign on her door. I hovered over the door to read it.

"Oh mon Dieu, je ne peux pas le croire!" [Oh my, I can't believe it!] I yelled. Fluttershy looked at me strangely.

"What did you say? You were speaking Prench, I think." she whispered. I laughed.

"You mean French!? HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's funny! Everything is ponified here! So, lemme guess, France is Prance here? HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!" I fell to the ground and then flew up again. "I was speaking french or PRENCH as you ponies call it. HAAHAAA!!!!!!!!! Our species originated from France." I giggled.

"Okay." the meek pegasis said.

"I said 'oh my, I can't believe it!' in french because there's a talent show in three days! I got so exited! Maybe I could show off my drawings!" Then, I frowned. "But I forgot my drawings in the building before I fell. I'll never get it now . . ."

"What building? You fell? Are you still hurt? I could help . . . if you don't mind, that is . . ."

"Nothing. Never mind. FUCK! I really wanted to enter!" I stomped my hooves and started to curse. Fluttershy placed a hoof on my shoulder. She gave a me an 'idea' look. I narrowed my eyes.

"Whatcha got Flutters?"

"Well, you could enter. . . you can sing really well. I heard you. You could sing at the talent show." So, I signed up and decided to sing at the talent show. I couldn't wait to. I felt . . . really exited. We went to a store and bought some groceries and a watch for me. It was late afternoon and we had done everything that needed to be done. We decided to go to the library and talk to Twilight and then visit Sugar Cube Corner for some sweets. I playfully bumped Fluttershy and she chased me around for a bit. She managed to make me wobble a bit while I flew and I raised a brow at her. She blushed and we hovered over Twilight's residence. Spike greeted us with a smile.

"Hey, scales! I haven't seen you since . . . yesterday!" I giggled, as did Fluttershy.

"Someone's in a good mood. Maybe Pinkie wasn't THE ONE like Rarity thought." Spike said with a grin. I scooched away from Fluttershy in case she pulled a 'Pinkie' on me. Fluttershy's face wasn't like how Pinkie's was yesterday, though.

I don't think she's playing me. . . 0.o

"Hahahahah! You should've seen your face! I was just joking!" Spike doubled over with laughter. I saw Twilight come down her stairs but I didn't care. I narrowed my eyes and stomped my hoof.

"How could you shock Fluttershy? You should be fucking ashamed of yourself! You should be more KIND." I stomped my hoof again and sparks flew. There was fire in my eyes and a blinding light caused everyone to gasp and cover their eyes. There was a flash and I opened my eyes, unaware that they were closed in the first place. Spike backed away from me with eyes full of fear.

"Easy, now. I was just kidding." he said nervously. I tilted my head.

"Fluttershy you okay?" I asked.

"Um . . ."

"Are you?"

"Well . . ."

"ARE YOU OKAY OR NOT!?"

"!!!!!!!!" she replied. I growled and glared at Spike. Spikes face showed pure fear as he looked at me.

I sighed and started to hum. Everyone gave me confused looks but I felt my anger go out like a light.

"Sorry Spike. I just . . . Fluttershy's delicate and you shouldn't play jokes like that on her. Um, Twilight and Spike, we wanted to take you to Sugar Cube Corner for a treat." Fluttershy gave me a stern look but I wasn't about to tell Twilight that I was a carnivore after what just happened. We went to Sugar Cube Corner and saw Pinkie, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash. I ate a whole bunch of cupcakes, cakes, and pies.

"Hey, now, Ruby. You'll give yerself a tummy ache if ya carry on like that." Applejack laughed. I smiled.

"I'm full anyways." I licked my lips. The five mares flinched at my tongue.

"I've never seen anyone eat so fast besides me or eat so much besides Applejack!" Rainbow Dash said. "You should race me! In a flying race and a running race!"

"Now, Rainbow . . ." Applejack and Twilight warned. I nodded.

"That would be great! Hows about tomorrow! I don['t really have anything planned." Rainbow Dash and I shook on it.

It was going to be fun tomorrow . . . ^-^

Wind in my mane

I woke up about fifty times that night. I was so exited about racing Rainbow Dash! I remember I used to always beat Victor, my older brother, in races all the time before the war. We were both kids at the time and only Kate, the third youngest child of my parents was there. Toby and Marcy weren't born yet. Marcy would always be missed. She died when she was just a wee baby. I remembered that day. We also lost our mother to the Infernum Monstri who killed Marcy. Sad . . .

"Hey! Wake up! Cheer up! C'mon! Let's get this race on the run!" a familiar hyper voice yelled in my ear. I looked up.

"Why are you here? Isn't this Fluttershy's house? How'd you get in? She's upstairs sleeping." I asked. Pinkie Pie only laughed as if the answer was obvious. I simply blinked and stared blankly at her.

"I have my ways . . ." she said sneakily. I tilted my head.

"What ways? How'd you get in?"

"There's a perfect explanation! 'Cause i'm Pinkie Pie!" the party pony bounced around triumphantly.

"Seriously Pinkie." I said flatly. Pinkie stopped bouncing and got very serious.

"Okay then . . . I could tell you . . . but I would have to kill you after." my eyes shrunk. I didn't know if Pinkie was serious or not. Sweat dripped down my forehead from the pressure of her intense stare. I gulped. Was I that curious?

"Um . . . . . . . . I uh, don't know if your um, being serious right now so uh, I don't think I wanna know." I said in a shaky voice. Pinkie smiled again and regained her usual perky attitude.

"Always works!" she squealed to herself. What the fuck? Does that mean . . . ?

Naaaaah.

I got off the couch and headed for the door. Pinkie followed.

"Are you going to wake Fluttershy? I'm going to buy breakfast because I couldn't even boil water for my life!"

"Is that so?" Pinkie asked in an odd tone. I gulped.

"Uh, hehe. I'm gonna . . . leave now. . ." I raced out of the house. I sorta felt guilty for leaving Fluttershy with that lunatic. I remembered I don't really know where anything is so I raced to Twilight's house/ library to find out where Rainbow Dash lived.

LUNA'S POV

I sighed angrily at myself. I forgot to go to Twilight's! I quickly packed a picnic lunch and started to fly to Ponyville. I hoped Twilight Sparkle was not angered with me and would accept my apology for being late. By the time I would reach Ponyville it should be about afternoon because I kept at a steady pace.

"Luna! make sure you look out for the Pegasus you saw in the Realm of Dreams!" Celestia called after me.

"I will sister!" I replied. I held a basket of goodies in my magical grip. My eyes wandered a while until I spotted a few ponies quarreling. It was a unicorn mare, a earth pony mare, and a Pegasus mare. All three looked angry and were absorbed into the argument.

"I suppose I could stop and see what thee argues about." I said before descending to the ponies. The ponies gasped when they saw me. The earth pony decided to speak first when I got close enough.

She introduced herself as Bon Bon and her marefriend

as Lyra. The third mare was introduced as the clumsy Ditsy Doo, or otherwise referred to as Derpy Whooves.

I sighed and started to ask why they were fighting.

RUBY'S POV

I frowned. Where was Twilight and Spike? They weren't at the library.

"Where are they? I hope they didn't forget the race." I trotted around Ponyville for hours. I looked at my watch that Fluttershy had gotten me yesterday. It was 12:14 pm. I galloped to the edge of Ponyville and peered into a forest that was right to the side. There was a sign. 'DANGEROUS! NO ENTRY! Everfree Forest, caution.' it read. I growled a bit. Where was everyone?

"Everypony look! There she is!" a male voice said. I turned around and saw Spike, Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie, and Fluttershy. I sighed in relief.

"I got lost." I smiled sheepishly. The mares and dragon glanced at each other, confused.

"Did ya'll ferget this pony jus' come in Ponyville jus' yesterday 'cause ah sure did!" Applejack laughed finally. The other mares giggled and we trotted deeper into Ponyville. We arrived at a smaller forest. Rainbow Dash was hovering in the air before she did a flip in the air and landed. She sighed irritably and then she turned around.

Then, she saw us and smiled evilly.

" Its about time you got here, pointy ears! I thought you ditched because you were scared I would kick your flank!"

"Haha! Your not getting rid of me that easily!"

"We'll see!"

"I'm sure your not that fast anyways. I'll beat you in five seconds flat!" I laughed loudly. Rainbow Dash didn't look offended as I thought she would. In fact, she looked smug and slightly evil.

"Oh ho ho . . . now your REALLY gonna get it!" the cyan Pegasus snickered. I gulped. If she looks that smug, maybe she IS that fast! We crouched down in a ready position.

"Okay! The first lap is over White Tail Woods! This is a cheating free race so no playing dirty!" Twilight announced.

"And, ya must fly in a straight line to avoid bumpin' each other or crossin' each others paths." Applejack added.

"You must do your best! Pinkie will be a judge in who wins each round. Good luck!" Rarity concluded. Pinkie and Spike got in a hot air balloon with a peddle motor and Rainbow Dash stretched her wings. I did the same. There was a loud BANG and we were off, flapping our wings and flying over White Tail Woods. Rainbow Dash was at an impressive speed. She turned back and flew beside me a couple times to taunt me.

"Ha! Your gonna beat me with that speed?" she snickered.

"Why did you speed up in the beginning? Where you afraid that I WAS faster than you?" I raised a brow. Rainbow Dash looked stunned by my insulting accusation. She burst ahead of me with more speed. I started watching the scenery.

"Rainbow Dash has taken an insult to her insult! Dashie has sped up in anger! Will she keep ahead or give another attempt to taunt Ruby?" Pinkie chattered excitedly. I laughed.

"Probably not!" I said loud enough that Rainbow Dash could hear me. The speedy mare sped up more and then turned around again. She gave me a confident smile.

"Might as well quit while you still have your dignity." she cooed. I tossed hair out of my face. I glared at her playfully.

"Funny."

"Whats so funny!?"

"Its just so funny how you think its MY dignity that's going to need fixing." Rainbow Dash looked so angry at the fact that she hadn't even phased me or my confidence. She flew ahead of me at full speed and stayed like that for a good fifteen minutes.

"I can't believe it! Ruby's sent Dash on the run!" Spike exclaimed from the balloon. Then, Rainbow Dash looked back at me from ahead. She had a devilish sort of grin across her muzzle.

What was she doing now? I hope she's not coming back here again. I stayed at my fast, but steady pace and wondered what tricks Dash had up her . . . sleeves . . . ? Puns are hard when your a pony! Rainbow Dash flew up, higher into the light blue, cloudless sky. I stopped for a moment to see what she was up to.

"Is Rainbow Dash going to do it?" Spike asked. Do what?

"I think she is, Spike! Dashie is going to do a SONIC RAINBOOM!!!!!!!" Pinkie Pie shouted into the microphone. What was a Sonic Rainboom? I watched Rainbow Dash while keeping a fast but even pace. Rainbow Dash flew downwards at an amazing speed and surprised me most when I hear a loud CRACKOOOOOOM!!! and a rainbow trailed her as she flew. She was going faster than before too. That must be taking alot of her energy. Especially since she was flying top speed back and forth to me. The rainbow dissolved away and I saw Dash slow down. I caught up to her and looked at her face. She had a fake smile plastered on her muzzle.

"You'll never beat me . . ." she said weakly. I smirked.

"Watch me." I flew ahead with all my strength. I kept going until i saw the forested land beneath us faded into a clearing. I landed and grinned. There was a flash of purple and four mares appeared in front of me. Then, Dash landed and scowled at me. Pinkie landed the balloon. She and Spike hopped out and congradulated me.

"How'd you beat Rainbow Dash? She's the fastest Pegasus i've ever known!" Spike said. Dash stuck her nose up in the air proudly at this remark.

"Well, at least until you met Ruby." Twilight corrected. Rainbow Dash lowered her head in shame.

"Why, hello, fellow citizens of Ponyville! Dost thou always fly with rainbow trails?" a female voice asked. I looked up. Sure enough, there was a big pony with wings and a horn. The mares and Spike bowed. I stared at them, confused. The mare laughed.

"Who is thee?"

"My name is Ruby. I came here a few days ago. I have to go. I'm running a race with Rainbow Dash! I beat her in the first race!" I boasted. I noticed the wary looks from the other mares. I giggled when Pinkie shoved a cupcake in my mouth.

"Its your favorite! RED VELVET!!!!!!" Pinkie Pie hollered.

TWILIGHT'S POV

Princess Luna and I trotted away from the girls to chat.

"I apologize for thy lateness." Luna said.

"I'm glad you came. To be honest, I forgot you were supposed to come what with Ruby roaming around." I admitted. Luna smiled and lowered her basket that she had been carrying. I smiled.

"A picnic, Luna? How sweet. Y'know . . . you and Princess Celestia could come the day after tomorrow for the talent show. Ruby's attending." I then blushed. "You could also stay over today and 'hang out'. I've been awfully lonely without you."

"Has thou really missed me?" Luna brought her face to mine. I nodded. She chuckled and gave me a light peck on the cheek. We ate the tomato, lettuce, and fruit sandwiches that she packed and drank lemonade with it.

"Lulu, we should get back to the race. They should be almost done by now." We packed up and headed back. Sure enough, Ruby and Rainbow Dash had passed the finish line in a tie and were panting. Pinkie was watching Rainbow Dash with a little more than happiness. Ruby had walked over to Applejack to brag about her speed. I hope she didn't go overboard like Rainbow Dash did. Luna gathered up all the girls and Spike. She introduced herself to Ruby and we headed to Sugar Cube Corner to enjoy some sweets. I yawned.

"I'm heading home guys. I'm tired." I said. Ruby nodded in agreement and chose to stay with me for the night. Luna came too. Pinkie suddenly shoved a cupcake in my mouth and Luna's.

"For that extra 'kick' when you get home." she grinned. My eyes widened.

"You know?"

"Of course! Nothing gets past Pinkie! Now, I just gotta get Ruby a stallion to pair with. . ." I bushed and walked quickly away.

O.o

Midnight snacks & peeping toms

TWILIGHT'S POV

I felt a shiver go up my spine as Luna ran a hoof up and down my back. I looked behind us to see if Ruby was still sleeping. She was. I wanted to go upstairs but Luna was keeping me from going. I didn't really care though. We kissed and caressed each others bodies tenderly. I felt dirty today. I went into a draw and pulled out eight pairs of socks. Four were striped purple while four were striped blue. Luna raised a brow but still mimicked me as I put on the purple striped socks. The socks DID make Lulu more alluring than usual as I dreamed.

"Would thou like to head to thy guest room?" Luna asked me. I nodded. We headed past the couch that Ruby was snoozing on and to the basement door. The basement had been renovated to look quite nice and had a black carpet, red walls, and a bed with a blanket that had black poka dots on it. It was now refered to as 'the guestroom'. As soon as we got down the carpeted steps, Luna pushed roughly on the bed. She was the dominant one and I loved it! It turned me on more than even she knew.

"I love you, Twilight Sparkle." Princess Luna said. I placed a kiss on the night princesses cheek.

"I love you too!" I exclaimed. Luna began to caress my body in a smooth motion. I did the same to her. Luna's hoof started to travel past my cutie mark. I giggled like a school filly and gave my first command to a princess.

"Do it, Lulu!" with that, Luna started to lick my stomach. She trailed it down between my hind legs to my soaked entrance. I quivered with anticipation. The alicorn mare gave me a firm lick. I shivered happily. Luna started to lick me softly, like a morning breeze. I covered my mouth to stifle any sounds I made. I didn't want to wake Ruby. She probably wouldn't be able to hear me anyway, though. Suddenly, Luna started to get aggressive and lick me hard and fast. I moaned loudly, losing myself in pure bliss. Luna continued to ravage me until I felt like a balloon about to burst.

"Ahh . . . YES!!!!!!" I screamed. Juices flowed out of me like a stream. Lulu lapped it up like a thirsty dog. We panted heavily and shared another kiss.

Then, I heard a gasp. Both our heads swiveled around to the basement doorway. There, with eyes as big as dinner plates and pupils as tiny as dots was a red- maned, black pegasus with a cat- like tail. I quickly jumped back from Luna in suprise, only to roll off the bed and on the floor. Luna looked at me, worried.

"Is thee alright Sparks?" the blue hued mare asked me. I nodded.

"Fine, thank you, Lulu." I groaned. I got up and we both watched the shocked mare.

"Sparks!? Lulu!? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!? YOUR TOGETHER!? WHY THE HELL ARE YOU . . . getting DIRTY . . . when I'M AROUND!?" Ruby shouted. She put a hoof to her forehead and growled.

"How much did you see?" I asked tentatively. I glanced at a worried Luna.

"I saw Princess Luna in your . . . crotch . . . and then I saw . . . clear stuff coming out and . . . then you two . . . kissed!" Ruby sounded like a little kid who just found out how babies were made.

"You can't tell anyone! I'm in love with Lulu- er- Princess Luna! I'll tell everyone when the time is right, promise! Just . . . please . . . keep quiet?" I begged. Ruby gave me a strange look. She nodded finally.

"How did thee wake up?" Lulu asked. Ruby scowled.

"I was thirsty and then I heard a noise . . . uge. Listen, I got no problems against lesbians but don't . . . fuck . . . when i'm around . . . " Ruby left the basement entrance and I heard the couch squeak from upstairs as she sat on it.

"Maybe thy love making should be in more private situations." my love suggested.

"Right with you on that one." I sighed. Then I thought for a second. "What's a lesbian?" I received a shrug and a confused look. Where was that mare from?

~ ~ ~

the next day

RUBY'S POV

I yawned as I woke up and remembered the surprises I encountered last night. I left the library quickly and thought to myself as I walked to nowhere in particular. I glanced at my watch. 10:28 am. Man, I musta woke up late.

"Man, yesterday night was crazy." I said. Today, I felt like seeing Vinyl Scratch. She was a lesbian, yes, but at LEAST she had the decency to do what the 'alicorn' as they call it, and the unicorn did. What was her girlfriends name again?

. . . . . . . . . .

"Octavia! I'll find Octavia and then I'll find Vinyl!" I said aloud. A couple ponies stared at me. One pony, who looked like a mare, came up to me and smiled.

"Hiya! I'm Lyra! Looking for Octavia, huh?" she said. I nodded. Lyra sat on her ass and smiled.

"Well, I don't think you'll find her here. She works mostly in Canterlot, see, and only comes to Ponyville 'cause Vinyl lives here. Vinyl's her marefriend, see, and Octavia's a famous music player for the snobs in Canterlot mostly. Canterlot's, like, ninety eight percent unicorns an the rest are pegasi, so there's really no earth ponies. Octavia's an earth pony, see, but she plays the swank music that snobs like so much so she's called over there alot." Lyra would've went on but I put a hoof up.

"So, where's Vinyl? She's a snob inducer too?" I asked. Lyra laughed.

"Nope! Vinyl does parties for regular ponies who want to have a good time! Real ponies! Vinyl's a DJ, see, and she DJ's alot of parties everywhere 'cause everyone likes parties once in a while, see, but she does alot of 'swigs' as they call it in Ponyville 'cause this is her HOME! See?" I could tell not much ponies talked to this one.

"Um . . . okay, but, you haven't answered my question . . ."

"I didn't? Sorry about that! What was the question again?" I face hoofed. I glared at the talkative mare in front of me.

"Where does Vinyl live!?"

"She lives in Ponyville, see, and we're in Ponyville and she's a DJ so she's probably at her house or at someponies house or at a rented place to party. She only does PARTY parties, see, 'cause she dosn't like snobs or the way they treat other ponies. Especially earth ponies 'cause her marefriend is and earth pony, see, and-"

"Lord have mercy! I fucking get it! Just SHUT UP already! Learn to talk in shorter sentences!"

"O- okay. I should scram now 'cause I got a job, see, and I gotta put on this hat. Bon Bon's probably waiting for me. She's MY marefriend, see, but she gets frustrated with me sometimes 'cause I don't pay attention alot, see-"

"Okay. How do I get to Vinyl's house Lyra. In a SHORT sentence, Lyra."

"Okay. Its right behind you."

"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!????" I screamed, turning around and seeing a familiar, small house.

"K, so bye!!!!" Lyra put on a cap and took off to a shop four houses away.

I sighed and walked up to the house and knocked on the door, trying to be careful not to touch the disc hanging on it. There was shuffling, then a cheery, white unicorn answered the door.

I smiled.

"Hey, Vinyl. I went through alot just to find you."

"Really? Sweet. Come on in, bro, meet my marefriend, Octavia. She's off today." I stepped inside and saw a grey mare with groomed black hair laying on the floor elegantly.

A smile wasn't on her face at all. She stared at me with a straight face.

"Good . . ." I glanced at my watch. 2:41 pm. "Afternoon miss Octavia." Octavia smiled.

"Hello, darling. It is simply marvelous to meet you. A friend of Vinyl's I presume?" I glanced at Vinyl. Should I really go that far and say she was? I didn't know her very well. Heck, I haven't seen her since my first day here.

"Um . . . more like, acquaintances." Vinyl didn't show any reaction but Octavia's smile faltered.

"Ah . . . I see." There was an awkward silence. Vinyl cleared her throat and motioned to the kitchen. I followed her.

"Rubes, dude, you have to be cool around 'Tavia. She had a bad day today." she said. Then, she smiled and waved a hoof.

"But that's not why I called ya. I'm having a party next week friday and I would love for you to come. Braeburn's going be there and Pinkie and Rainbow Dash. There's a pony named Lyra that you need to meet that going to be there too."

"I met Lyra outside. She's just as crazy as Brae. They should be together except she's lesbian so . . ." Vinyl gave me an odd look. "What?"

"What's a lesbian? Is that a new word for filly fooler?" she scratched her head.

"What? It means that a girl likes a girl and 'gay' means that a guy likes a guy."

"Oh. We don't say 'lesbian' girl, we say 'filly fooler' and stallions or colts who like guys are called 'colt cuddlers'."

"Oh. Go figure."

"Where ARE you from, girl?" Vinyl laughed. I shifted uneasily.

"You don't wanna know."

"Try me. 'Tavia's gonna leave in a few so I got time until my late night swig." huh. So they do call it 'swigs'. hmm.

"Uh, okay . . . I guess . . ."

LUNA'S POV

I got a few papers and gathered all information about this 'Ruby' pony. She seemed to have come to Ponyville only a few days ago and she looked exactly like the mare I saw in the Realm of Dreams. I started taking notes as Twilight told me all about how Ruby had transformed into a strange creature and scared Spike witless. I must tell Celestia, I thought.

Sweet Opportunities

RUBY'S POV

I woke up in a tangled mess with Pinkie Pie, Lyra, and Braeburn. When did Braeburn arrive? I have no clue. I groaned and tried to get up. I only recieved grunts and swats to the head in response. These ponies are heavier than they look! I sighed and relaxed. I closed my eyes and tried to return to sleep.

"Uge, I gotta head home 'cause Bon Bon's gonna be mad if she finds out I stayed here all night. I'll be back later to help clean up, see, so later guys." Lyra yawned as she struggled to get up. I waved good- bye and closed my eyes again. Pinkie shifted a little and Braeburn twisted around so he could get comfy. His hoof ended up right on my ass. Or FLANK, as they call it . . . I moved his hoof and still kept my eyes closed. Brae mumbled something in his sleep and put his hoof right underneath my TAIL! My eyes shot open and I smacked him awake.

"Wh- whaaa?" he screamed as he shot upright in surprise.

"Your hoof was on my flank and then you put it on my . . . um . . . JUST GO OVER THERE YOU PERVERT!!!!!!!!" I hollered. Surprisingly enough, Pinkie didn't even stir even though I was yelling at the top of my lungs.

"O- oh!" the strange stallion blushed and trotted to another room for lord knows what. I sighed again and I fell asleep for sure this time. There was a shuffling sound and I felt something warm and soft settle on me. I assumed Brae or Vinyl (where ever she was in the house) had put a blanket over me so I snuggled into it and smiled. After a while, I heard hoof steps and collective gasps. I kept my eyes closed and sighed in bliss. This blanket was so comfy!

RAINBOW DASH'S POV

I walked in with the rest of the girls and we all gasped at the sight on the floor. Ruby and Pinkie were in an awkward position. Ruby was snuggled up against Pinkie's flank while Pinkie's head was resting on Ruby's middle and a for hoof draped over Ruby's blank flank. I felt a little angry at the thought, but I realized Ruby and Pinkie Pie could really be an item . . . or maybe they were drunk and things got carried away. Could Rarity have been right? Uge, I hope not. I couldn't watch the mare of my dreams get swept off her hooves by some newbie. I glanced at Applejack, whose face had the same expression as mine. Twilight looked confused. Fluttershy looked a bit troubled. Rarity looked so pleased. I looked at Ruby's face. She was smiling, then she sighed. Pinkie opened her eyes, then, and gave a loud 'whoop' when she realized that we were here.

"Hey, guys! I'm feeling super duper happy now that your here!" she said.

"Seems like you were super duper happy last night too." Rarity winked. I grimaced and Applejack groaned.

"What ARE you implying?" Twilight asked. Ruby yawned and lifted her head.

"Implying what? When did you guys get here?" she added sleepily. Rarity pointed to her. Ruby looked confused.

"Yer cuddled up to Pinkie Pie an' it looks like ya'll had fun last night, sugarcube." Applejack said. The farm mare shuffled her hooves and blushed when she thought of the 'things' the two could have done.

"Huh?" Ruby looked at Pinkie's plump flank she had used as a pillow and at Pinkie's grinning face that was previously on her middle. Pinkie's hoof wasn't on Ruby's flank now but a little lower, beneath her tail. Ruby blushed and jerked upright.

"Pinkie! What are you doing!?" she squealed. Pinkie grinned.

"Dammit, Pinkie! What the hell were you doing with the newbie?" I hollered.

"Sorry, Dashie, I guess we all fell asleep on the floor. Its okay! I brought cupcakes and apple fritters for breakfast!" the mare of my dreams pulled a wrapped fritter from her cotton candy hair and stuffed it in Ruby's mouth. Ruby chewed before giving an audible 'mmm' sound. Applejack beamed at the obvious complement.

"Pinkie? Ruby? You guys up already?" a male voice came from another room. We all looked up. A tan stallion with a brown vest and cowboy hat and scruffy hair trotted out the other room with a cup of coffee and a bagel. He froze when he saw Applejack and bolted for the door. Applejack blocked him and he glared at her.

"Brae, ya'lls gotta talk to me! Ah don't know wha's gotten into ya but you better get ready to start talkin' in 'bout an hour!" the farm mare said firmly.

Braeburn, the stallion we had seen with Ruby earlier in the week, pouted and looked to Ruby for help. The mare could only babble as she frantically tried to explain to the others what REALLY happened and pass a short lived shrug to him.

"Real helpful, Rubes." Braeburn muttered.

~ ~ ~

a few minutes later . . . at Twilight's

RUBY'S POV

I rubbed my temples and groaned as I explained for the FIFTH time to Rarity that I did not have . . . relations with Pinkie Pie. She was being awfully stubborn for some reason.

"Darling, just accept it! I know you feel it in your heart!" Rarity cooed.

"I don't have a crush on PINKIE!!!!!" I shouted.

"You do!" Rarity insisted.

"Rarity . . ."

"Hmm?"

"Shut the fuck up."

". . . ."

"Thank you" There was the sound of hoof steps as Twilight, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy approached us. A sticker with the number fifteen was engulfed in her purple aura. Braeburn was sulking behind them.

"Its currently 11:26 am. The talent show starts in twenty minutes. Your supposed to wear this over your cutie mark." Twilight inspected my flank. There was nothing there. Braeburn pointed this out quite loudly and Twilight smiled sheepishly.

"No cutie mark I see. Maybe you'll get it when you sing on stage."

"S- stage!? I never sang in front of people - er - ponies before. Let alone a . . . a . . . crowd." I bit my bottom lip out of nervousness and stared at the six ponies before me. Fluttershy placed a hoof on my shoulder.

"Um . . . you'll be wonderful. I'm sure of it." the meek pegasus smiled and fiddled with her hooves. I smiled back.

"Your too kind Fluttershy." I wondered if she was right? Applejack sensed my uncertainty and poked a hoof in my chest.

"Now, don't ya fret a hair on yer pretty lil' head! Ya'll gonna fine. Ahm tellin' ya the honest truth." the farm mare said firmly.

"If you say so." I muttered. Applejack looked offended.

"Ya callin' me a liar!?" I shook my head quickly. "Good, 'cause yer gonna be amazin'! Gonna smack their hats right off!" Rainbow Dash hovered above me and gave me a sly smile.

"If you don't, you have to live with Twilight or Rarity." We all gave Dash a look.

"How does that help?" Brae questioned.

"Easy! Deal with Rarity's constant talk about fashion and ladyhood or something and try to put you in dresses or listen to Twilight rant on about egghead stuff and force you to read boring books or win the competition!" the cyan pegasus stated as if clearly a great idea. I gulped. By those descriptions, I would rather win the talent show.

"And as a bonus 'you- won- the- talent- show- with- good- singing' reward, i'll teach you how to put cupcakes in your mane and introduce you to some fillies who'll help you get your cutie mark!" Pinkie added. The other five mares shivered and led me out the library/ tree/ house. How does Twilight live here? I'll never know.

~ ~ ~

I watched other ponies sing, dance, rap, do tricks, and show off their pets doing tricks. I sighed and looked at the steadily growing crowd as tourists and visitors joined the already present locals. How could such a small town get such a big crowd? Since when do small towns get tourists!? Something else caught my eye. There were ponies in some sort of armor standing around.

I wondered who they were and why they were here. Maybe their like police in this place. Uge, i'm starting to actually miss home. . . Then, I saw a white pony who was several times taller than the rest of the ponies. Flowing mane and tail with a spectrum of colors and a cutie mark of the sun. That pony reminded me of Luna. The pony also had a really long horn and . . . WINGS!? What were those type of ponies called again? Hmm.

"Next up is Sweetie Belle, Skootaloo, and Applebloom singing . . . uh, what's it now? Er . . . Sooty Dark Breakaders?" the announcer said. There was whispering. The announcer grunted.

"Cutie Mark Crusaders!" a voice that sounded like a mini Rainbow Dash exclaimed.

"Yea! What the little filly here said! Come on out!" The curtains flew up and the song began. I stared at the show, confused as hell. During the song, I assumed their flanks were as bare as mine. I suddenly had a feeling that those were the fillies Pinkie was talking about. Applejack looked absolutely embarrassed.

It seemed that the yellow filly with red hair might be related to her somehow.

The unicorn pegasus pony surrounded by the armored ponies had a straight face throughout the entire song. I giggled a bit when the props on the stage all collapsed. The crowd didn't cheer. Their faces looked so shocked.

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Pinkie managed to milk a weak clapping from the unamused ponies. The fillies didn't care. They trotted off the stage with grins plastered all over their muzzles. The announcer was silent and then cleared his throat.

"Up next is Ruby! She will be singing for us today." I came out and blushed when the crowd and the announcer flinched at my appearance. I gave a weak smile and took the microphone. A few ponies took their cell phones out and started to take videos of me.

"I bet this freak can't even sing."

"I agree, lets go. She's the last contestant."

"I think she may be able to sing."

"Nah. Lookin' like THAT!?"

"She's hot! I could probably get laid with HER!"

"Me too. She's probably self concious being thats she looks so weird!"

"I bet you twenty- five bits I get laid!"

"I bet thirty- eight bits she sucks!"

I tried to ignore the conversations going on throughout the crowd. A couple ponies were leaving while others bet against me sounding horrible or getting lucky with me. I nodded at the announcer, indicating he could start the music. I picked it myself.

"Here goes . . ." I said aloud and started to sing my heart out. There were rounds of gasps when I started. I sounded GOOD and they knew it. The ponies who were leaving froze and watched me in wonder. I smiled and closed my eyes. I let my voice flow over the crowd like water over a rock.

(It says 'arms' and stuff like that in the song but i'll put 'hooves' instead to ponify it)

Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face

You told me how proud you were but I walked away

If only I knew what I know today

I would hold you in my hooves

I would take the pain away

Thank you for all you've done

Forgive all your mistakes

There's nothing I wouldn't do

To hear your voice again

Sometimes I want to call you but I know you won't be there

I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do

And I've hurt myself by hurting you

Some days I feel broke inside but I won't admit

Sometimes I just want to hide 'cause it's you I miss

You know it's so hard to say goodbye when it comes to this

Would you tell me I was wrong?

Would you help me understand?

Are you looking down upon me?

Are you proud of who I am?

There's nothing I wouldn't do

To have just one more chance

To look into your eyes and see you looking back

I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do

And I've hurt myself

If I had just one more day, I would tell you how much that

I've missed you since you've been away

Oh, it's dangerous

It's so out of line to try to turn back time

I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do

And I've hurt myself

By hurting you

I opened my eyes and all the ponies looked surprised and love - struck. I grinned. I saw the three fillies, the six mares, the pegasus unicorn, and . . . Luna! I shuffled my hooves and the crowd cheered. The announcer was looking at me with dirty eyes. I gave him a warning look and stepped off the stage. Several ponies were chuckling as other ponies gave them their bet- won bits.

"Well, I guess we already know who's first place folks!" the crowd cheered again. "Ruby wins first place!"

"Who's second place?"

"The mare with the pogo stick."

"Wanna bet?"

"Fuck you bro."

"Second place goes to Musical Note!"

"The guy with the singing dog and the two juggling cats!?"

"Your glad you didn't bet huh?"

"Shut up."

"Third place goes to Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle!"

"What!? Those fillies? Whatever, forget getting laid. I'm outa here."

I walked off the stage with a trophy and bumped into the stallion known as Musical Note. He was a pegasus and wearing a dashing black suit.

"Hey, sorry about that. Your singing was beautiful by the way." he said. I blushed. I hope Rarity wasn't around!

"Thank you. I loved your cats and dog."

"Thanks. My name is Musical Note. But, you probably already know that. That pony over there is my little bro, Moon Shine."

"I see. I'm Ruby. I'm here with my . . . friends."

"Me too. Thats my friend, Hydro and his marefriend, Dixie over there"

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"Cool. Well, I should head back to Twilight." I turned to leave. Musical Note placed a hoof on my forleg.

"Wait, Twilight Sparkle? The student of Celestia?" he asked.

"I guess so. I only came to town a few days ago and I don't pay much attention to stuff like that."

"Wow. We must hang out sometime then. How about tomorrow?"

"I would love it, thank you." Musical Note took my hoof in his and kissed it. I blushed. I also noticed that my friends, Luna, and the other pegasus unicorn were watching me. I giggled and said bye.

"Don't ask." I said as I passed the baffled mares.

"Uh, that pony over there is Princess Celestia, Luna's sister." Twilight said.

"What's their breed again?"

"Alicorn."

"Ah. I'm going to Fluttershy's. I'm tired and hungry." So I ate, took a nap and then, went to another one of Vinyl's parties. This time though, I didn't stay too late. I also wondered what the cider sold there tasted like. Hmm. Maybe another time.

CELESTIA'S POV

I could have sworn I saw Musical Note talking to that mare. Moon Shine and his companions are gone too. They must've left. Luna approached me with a grim expression.

"What is it?"

"The mare tee saw sing last was thy mare I saw in thy Realm of Dreams. I know it."

"Are you sure?"

"As thee will ever be."

"I must tell the Elements of Harmony this. Especially my student. I will send the letter today. I hope they haven't made plans for Friday."

"Very well."

A date?

RUBY'S POV

I certainly enjoyed my 'almost week' in Ponyville. I stretched and yawned. Fluttershy's couch was quite comfortable. Today was a special day. Today was a Sunday, a sunny day, and the day I hang out with an actual guy. He's probably the first guy I've met besides Spike. I also planned on meeting Moon Shine and Hydro. I was getting kind of tired of being around mares all day long. I got up and purred. I wondered when I would leave to see Musical Note. I looked at my trophy, picked up a note I hadn't noticed before, read it, and smiled in happiness. Ponyville ain't so bad. Even if i'm making all these friends that i'll have to leave soon. I couldn't stay here forever. There was a war going on and I wasn't about to leave my kin or the tasty humans to die. Even if those humans are food that's going to waste since we're not eating them.

"Your up early." I whipped around to see Fluttershy. "I made you some breakfast. Its real meat. I got a griffon to cook for you."

"What? Why? Whats a griffon?"

"Their half lion, half eagle. They are carnivores too. Their the only civilized carnivores known to pony kind."

"But, what about dragons? Don't they eat meat?"

"Dragons try to stay clear of ponies. They don't like them very much and they live naturally, not civilized, like us. Plus, dragons eat gems, not meat."

"Yipes! You sure know alot Flutters." Fluttershy blushed.

"O- oh, its nothing." We headed to the kitchen and I enjoyed my bacon, ham, and eggs very much. Boy, that griffon could cook! I stared at him and finally spoke up.

"So, whats your name?"

"I'm Kai."

"Where you from?"

"Griffondor."

"Not a talker?"

"I- I am . . . I just came here to cook is all. I wasn't expecting a conversation. Shy is a quiet, well, SHY pony."

"Shy?" the male griffon blushed.

"Sh- she likes it when I call her that. . ."

"Alright. I see you guys go WAY back. I'll be on my way to my guy." I flew out the cottage and over Ponyville. Rainbow Dash was suddenly at my side and smirked.

"Where ya headed?"

"To meet my acquaintance, Musical Note."

"The guy who won second place yesterday? Pfffft!!!!!!!!!"

"Whats so funny?"

"Oh, nothin' its just that your acting like this is your first date!"

"Its NOT a date! Even if is WAS, it would be my first date."

"WHAT!!!!!????" Rainbow Dash stopped completely and stared at me in shock.

"What?"

"Your coltfriend's never taken you on a date!?"

"What's a coltfriend? You mean boyfriend? I've never had one before."

"No coltfriend!!!?? So, that means . . . your either a tail lifter or a . . . "

"A what?"

"Gosh . . . this is crazy shit."

"WHAT!!!!???" the cyan pegasus zoomed away without another word. I went to the location, and turns out it WAS a date! We got to know each other very well. Musical Note was such a gentleman. I just had a feeling Rarity would take our friendship the wrong way. He was so much fun to be around though! So, I ended up going on dates with him all week. The time seemed to fly so fast. It was like when I was with Musical Note, I was lost in time and space. Talking, playing, hanging out with Vinyl, Lyra, and Braeburn. Partying and having picnics. Soon, it was Friday and Musical note had wanted to take me on a lunch date.

I continued to fly to the place Musical Note had written on the piece of paper. When I got there, I nearly fell out the sky. There were pinks, blues, reds, purples, whites, and yellows scattered over green. The meadow was so beautiful, so mesmerizing.i saw Musical Note smiling at me from bellow and wave. My heart responded with a 'thump thump'. I landed right next to him.

"Hello beautiful." he greeted.

"Hi" was all I could say. I put my head down, making my velvet hair go in my face. It was a fitting mane style. Good for when you expect to be blushing alot.

"I see that you like the area." Musical Note smiled. I nodded. He led me to a table with spaghetti and hay balls piled high on two plates. I didn't care much for any food other than sweets and meat but I wanted to eat it just to please him. Also, I couldn't let it slip that I was a carnivore. We ate with light conversation about all kinds of topics. I saw something on Musical Note's muzzle.

"There's something on your muzzle" I said.

"Really? Where?" he felt around the ONE spot of sauce on his face.

"There."

"Here?"

"No, there"

"Here?"

"No." I used my hoof to wipe it away. "Here." Musical Note looked me in the eyes and he froze. I did the same. We stared at each other, the only sound heard was slight hoof steps and breathing. We leaned in closer and closer still. I closed my eyes and felt soft, cool lips brush against mine. I felt his hooves run along my back and his tongue explore my mouth. I tugged at his lip and he moaned softly. A hoof reached my flank and another fiddled with my tail. I didn't care. I was in bliss. Then a hoof reached a VERY innapropriate place between my hind legs. I squirmed a bit.

"M- Musical . . ." I mumbled.

"Call me Muse." Musical note said.

"Muse, I think we're going to fast."

"You mean like this?" Muse started to nibble my left ear quickly. I moaned.

"Muse . . . no . . ." I panted. Muse stopped and looked me in the eyes. A soft smile upon his face.

"I understand."

"Ruby? Musical Note?" a voice called. We pulled away, got up, and trotted to the direction of the voice. It was Twilight and the rest of the girls. I waved and Muse smiled. Rarity did not look happy.

"How was your SIXTH date Ruby, darling?" the fashionista asked.

"Great! Wasn't it, Muse?"

"Yea, totally, Ru." I giggled at my nickname.

"I'm glad YOU figured out a nickname for Ruby because I tried super duper hard but I couldn't think of one!" Pinkie said.

"Um . . . Pinkie I really would like you to call me Ruby."

"Okie dokie lokie!" the party mare winked. I lifted a hoof up and booped Pinkie in the nose. Pinkie Pie giggled.

"Ruby, we're leaving for Canterlot now. We need you to come with us." Twilight stated.

"I can visit Vinyl today then, if you don't mind." Muse suggested.

"Vinyl's doing buisiness in South Arabia today. She took the train there yesterday." I said.

"Oh. Well, can I come with you guys? I got a job over there. I don't want to be a burden though."

I nodded to him.

"You can come silly."Twilight teleported us to a train station and we got tickets. The train came fast and we got on. Conversation on the train was the only thing keeping me from being bored to death. Fluttershy was talking about her 'friend' griffon, Twilight was reading a book and ocationally saying something about 'spreading the friendship' to other species. I yawned and snuggled into Muse. It was a long ride so I took a little nap. It felt like a few minutes. The train suddenly stopped. We were there. He chuckled when I grumbled about train rides being too short when it comes to naps. We walked to a castle and were greeted by armored guards. After wandering around a huge building for twenty minutes, we finally entered a room with Luna and that Princess Celestia alicorn I saw last week Sunday, sitting on thrones. Celestia smiled. Everyone bowed. I wasn't going to bow to anyone! I wasn't even from that world! Twilight realized I wasn't bowing and mouthed 'bow' to me. I shook my head and held it up proudly. Muse nudged me. I gave an irritated growl and lowered my neck a bit so I was sort of half bowing.

"Rise, my little ponies." Celestia said. Everyone rose. Muse gave me a concerned look. I waved my hoof dismissively.

"You wanted to speak with us Princess?" Twilight said.

"Ah, yes. I believe Luna has seen something that might endanger Equestria itself."

"What!?" everyone except me gasped. I rolled my eyes.

"THAT'S why we're here? Your a Princess, ruler of this land, cant you handle that yourself?" I was feeling extremely angry.

"The Elements of Harmony are to be informed of such things. It is their job and duty to their country." Celestia pointed out.

"Elements of Harmony? Wait, I heard Rainbow Dash say something about those when the girls were stalking me." this comment received gasps and blushes.

"We weren't stalking you!" Dash exclaimed. Then, she pointed to Pinkie. "Maybe SHE was, but not US!"

"The Elements of Harmony are legendary objects that create peace an' whatnot all over. We're the bearers! Ahm honesty." Applejack explained.

"I'm kindness" whispered Fluttershy.

"I'm loyalty" Dash boasted.

"I'm generosity!" Rarity fanned herself with a hoof.

"I'm laughter! 'Cause I, tehee, laugh, haha, alot!" Pinkie Pie laughed.

"I'm magic." Twilight informed. I simply blinked and nodded.

"Mind blown." I said sarcastically. Muse covered his mouth to stop the giggles from escaping his mouth. Celestia turned to him.

"Your brother, Moon Shine, tells me that you haven't been present for any rehearsals." she said. Muse nodded.

"I've been occupied with my . . . " I looked at him, smiling. "Marefriend." There were gasps.

"Of all possible things, this is THE WORST POSSIBLE thing!!!!!!!!" Rarity fainted onto the floor. Pinkie Pie bounced with joy.

"I'm soo happy for you! I can throw a congrats- on- your- new- relationship- party!" the party mare shivered with excitement. I shrugged. Twilight eyed me.

"You must tell me how your friendship bloomed into romance. I could explore this field as well."

"Oh, Twi, ya feel it when yer really close to somepony an' when yer lucky, their really close to ya'll." Applejack chuckled.

"If you say so . . . I guess." I clapped my hooves to get everyone's attention.

"WHY are we here?" Luna gave me a sad, pitying look.

"I was in your dream when you dreamed about your mother's death. That creature that killed her and that young one . . ."

"Your mother was murdered!?" Muse asked.

"Was that dream true?" Rainbow Dash shivered. I nodded.

"Mom and little Marcy . . . it was all my fault." I glared at Luna. "Why were you in my dream you creep! Then, you tell everyone!"

"EveryPONY" Pinkie corrected.

"WHATEVER!!!!!!" I screamed. "Cant keep secrets now!? Well, guess what everyPONY?"

TWILIGHT'S POV

Ruby transformed again, right there in front of the princesses. Her body turned an angry white while her mane and tail turned into flames. I suddenly knew what it was. Magic rage! Since she wasn't a unicorn, I couldn't figure out what it was but I recognize it now. Ruby's was different, though. Her flames turned blue with raw magical energy and surrounded her body. Then, she screamed, "He's got me! He's got me! He's controlling my abilities!" Luna and Princess Celestia quickly went to her side and tried to grab her.

"Somethin' is happenin' Twi!" Applejack pointed to Ruby's glowing form.

"I know! Ruby!"

"I'll save you, Ruby!" Rainbow Dash collided with Ruby right before she winked out and disappeared.

"Rainbow Dash! Noooooooo!" Pinkie's hair deflated and she took to sobbing on the shiny, white floor.

"Where could they have gone?" Celestia asked herself aloud.

"The better question . . ." Luna added. "Is WHO exactly is 'He'?"

YOU again!?

RUBY'S POV

I didn't know where I was or what was going to happen to me but I knew I had to get myself and Rainbow Dash out of here. I had a pretty good idea who had done this but I didn't want to think about that. I looked around. It was dark and the air was thick, which made it hard to breathe. I assumed I was in some sort of basement based on this and the small windows. I couldn't hear anything besides my own heartbeat and breathing. I looked around for a light switch, a way out, anything. There was none. I sat on my flank and thought for a moment. It didn't seem like Dash was here with me so there must have been more rooms. I got up and walked to a wall. I knocked on it softly.

No reply.

I knocked again, this time with more gusto.

No reply.

I banged on all the the walls with all my might. I went to every wall I ran into and shouted, "Dash! Can you hear me!? Answer!" There were no bangs or shouts to aid my confidence. I slumped onto the cold, hard floor in a heap. I felt like crying now. This was something because I NEVER felt like crying. I soon fell asleep. My dream was horrible.

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"Ruby."

"Huh?"

"Ruby."

"Who is that?"

"Ruby."

"Dash?"

"Ruby."

"Is that you? Dash?"

"Ruby!"

"Dash, is that you!?"

"Ruby!"

"If its you, its starting to creep me out."

"Ruby!"

"Why are you yelling?"

"Ruby!"

"Where are you? I need to find you!"

"RUBY!!!"

"RAINBOW DASH, where ARE you!!!??"

"RUBY!!!"

"Why wont you answer me!!!??"

"RUBY!!!"

"WHAT!!! What do you want? Your obviously NOT Rainbow Dash."

"Ruby . . . "

A dark figure came into view. There was a liquid dripping from it but I couldn't see what it looked like. I was frozen into place. What if it was Dash? What if she was hurt? I would have to help her. But . . . what if it WASN'T her? I would be in danger. I don't know what this person or pony was capable of or what his/her angle was. I could possibly put Dash in danger too. The figure moved towards me slowly. I backed away.

"Stay back!"

" . . . "

"Who are you? Where is Rainbow Dash?"

"I know . . ."

"What . . ?"

"I know of . . . you."

"How? Who are you?"

"He will return. Don't wake up."

"What!? No!"

"Do you hear me!?" the figure lifted its head and stepped closer to me so I could see its face. I gasped. It was Dash! Her face was burnt and charred. It looked looked she was a living corpse. Her eyes were sunken deep in her skull and skin and flesh fell off like a snake sheds its skin. Her wings fluttered and I heard sickening cracks.

"What happened to you!?"

"Don't wake up!"

"Who did this to you!?"

"Don't wake up, do you hear me? He will come to you and take your purity with him when he leaves."

"I don't understand. I can't stay here. I might as well be dead if I sleep forever."

"Don't wake up."

"Who is 'he' exactly?"

"Oh no."

"What?"

"Your body is being disturbed. Don't wake up!"

"I- I'm trying! I can't stay asleep! Help me Dash!"

"I wont. I see it all now. Your fate is decided."

"Your not making sense, Dash!"

"I am NOT Rainbow Dash. I am you and not you."

"What!!!???"

"Good- bye."

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I felt myself awakening. I tried to fight it, just like Dash- er- me but not me . . ?- asked. I couldn't do it. I was still waking up. I opened my eyes and gasped. This was the worst possible thing that could ever happen to me besides my strange dream. I saw a pony, but not any pony. There was red eyes, black mane plus black and red tail, a crooked smile upon a perfectly squared jaw and a toned, muscled and red body. It was Jason.

"Hello, Ruby. Long time no see." Shit!

The ass hole was fixing his fucking tie and standing over me in a perverted way . . . this CANT be good. Fuck. . . . . . .

Escape . . . but with a price

I glared at Jason's perfect but evil, betraying face. He simply smirked and fiddled with his bow tie. I tried to get to my hooves but he quickly threw me onto my back and shook a hoof at me.

"Ah ah ah Ruby, dear. We don't want you leaving again now do we?"

"Jason, I swear to god . . ."

"No need to be hostile, sweet heart."

"Don't call me that ass hole!" I felt like smacking the shit out of him. For real.

"I suppose you want to know how to get out of here."

"No shit!"

"Well . . !" Jason drew back his head in an offended manner. "Now we'll have to make a deal . . . since your so rude."

"I'M rude!? you KIDNAPPED me and your holding me against my fucking will! I'M the rude one!?"

"Oh well." he went on as if I hadn't spoken. "I always liked the feisty ones. I love a challenge you know."

"Okay, lets make a deal. If you let me go, I'll stuff a live parasite down your throat. If you don't, I'll rip off your tail, shove it down your throat WITH the live parasite, scratch out your eyes, and shove your eyes up your ass. Sound good?"

"WHY would that sound good?"

"Sounds good to ME." I got up and grabbed Jason's tail. It wasn't long like mine. It was bushy. I tugged on it. HARD. Jason slapped my hoof away. "Oh no you did NOT just slap MY hoof!" he glared at me.

"I just want us to be together, Ruby! Why wont you let me fix this!?"

"Your fixing it by KIDNAPPING me?"

"Stop looking at the bad side. What about the good? I put effort into-"

"Kidnapping me!"

"For. Our. RELATIONSHIP!" Jason tried to throw a punch. I dodged and hit him in the stomach. He growled. I jumped on his back and bit his neck. I didn't hit the life pumping artery. I didn't want to kill him, after all.

RAINBOW DASH'S POV

I woke up and looked around. It was seriously dark in here. My head hurt badly. I hoped I didn't have a con- con- concussion. Yea, that's the word. I stretched my wings and flexed my legs to make sure nothing was broken or sprained. I seemed okay. I walked around until I heard something.

"You'll be fine, Toby. Jason can't keep us here."

"Are you sure, Kate?"

"Of course i'm sure! I'm as sure as little Marcy is dead!"

"Cold."

"I couldn't think of anything else I was sure of. . ."

"Oh. Figures."

"What the hell is THAT supposed to mean!?"

"Nothing!" I walked cautiously towards the voices. As I got close enough to where they couldn't possibly NOT see me, two figures came into view. They were ponies, but weird looking ones. They almost looked like . . .

"Ruby?" I questioned out loud. The bigger pony stood up proud and tall.

"Who are you? How do you know Ruby?"

"I'm Rainbow Dash! Fastest flier in all of Equestria! I'm Ruby's friend. Who are YOU?"

"I'm Kate, Ruby's sister. That's Toby. He's our brother."

"S'up!" Toby waved. I waved back.

"Do you know where she is? I got separated from her." I glanced at the purple mane and extremely light pink fur of Kate. Toby's fur was orange and he had red and yellow hair. They both had bat wings and long cat-like tails. their eyes were also dragonic.

"Jason's got her. I'm sure she'll be fine though." At that very moment, there was a high pitched scream and a loud 'THUD'.

"You HAD to say SOMETHING, Toby!" Kate growled as she looked around for an exit and a source of the sound.

RUBY'S POV

I felt the pain die down but it was still prominent. When Jason said he wanted me he really meant it but SHIT, this guy was tearing me apart! I growled and constantly bit any body part that was in my mouths reach.

. . . . .

Did that sound . . . wrong . . . or what? Hmm. I din't know what happened. I had tackled Jason and had him pinned but he had somehow overpowered me and pinned ME. He had gazed at me with this LOOK in his eyes and . . . taken advantage of me. I had screamed in pain when he had suddenly penetrated me. Now he was CERTAINLY having fun.

"Stop it! It feels weird!" I protested. He only kept going faster and harder. I writhed in anger.

"Someone doesn't like what REAL love is?" Jason asked.

"This isn't love! It hurts, you ass hole! Get off me! Pull that thing out of me NOW!"

"Such a fighter, you are."

"Get off!"

"I'm getting close deary." his voice sounded strained.

"Close to what? What are you doing? Stop!" Jason simply bit my neck in a not-so-soft-way. I growled and wiggled around. Suddenly I felt something wet and warm flow into me. I panicked more.

"EEEWW!!!!!!!!! Get off! Get off!" Jason finally pulled out with a chuckle and galloped to the other side of the dark room. I followed him. Oh, he was SO going to lose a ball after this! Jason put a hoof on the wall and just when I was about to hit him, the wall opened to reveal three familiar ponies.

"Ahhh!" I screamed and crashed right into them. I got up and glared at the wall that had now replaced itself.

"Ruby! Are you alright?" Dash ran up to me. I nodded. Two other ponies stared at me with tears in their eyes.

"I believed you were alive but noone else did." the female said. I recognized the voice.

"Kate?" a nod. I hugged her. "Victor? Or Toby?" I asked the male.

"Toby. I missed you Ruby." I hugged my younger siblings happily.

"Ruby, your bleeding!" I glanced at my flank, which was coated with blood splatters. So, Jason took my . . . oh my god . . . the dream Rainbow Dash was right! I felt like crying. Who knew my first time would be with an ass wipe?

"Jason's sure an ass hole huh?" Kate said, taking attention away from my flank.

"JUST an ass whole!?"

"Nah. He's a jerk too."

"He doesn't deserve those names!" I was burning with anger.

"Huh?"

"He's not any of those things!"

"Then what IS he???"

"An ASS TISSUE!!!!!!!!!"

" . . ."

" . . . "

HELL YEA!!!!!

It will never be the same . . .

I smiled when Kate, Toby, and Rainbow Dash felt around with their hooves on the walls for some sort of switch. I pressed the wall closest to me and nearly had a heart attack because I was NOT expecting it to open suddenly. Kate clapped her hooves and fluttered over to me.

"Yay! We're free!" she chirped. I trotted outside, enjoying the fresh air and the serine sight when I felt a wave of pain wash over me as soon as I picked up the pace. Toby and Dash didn't notice my sudden stop but Kate was about to ask what was wrong. I started to walk and put on a fake smile. We hid in some bushes when we heard some ponies talking. We were somewhere near Canterlot because I could hear some snooty pony talking about 'filthy mud ponies' and 'winged ruffians' to another pony.

"I SO agree. Earth ponies are nothing special and pegasi are useless compared to a unicorn with the right spell."

"Why, Proper Etiquette! I never knew you felt such a way!"

"Oh, Prince Blueblood, how could you not? All unicorns must stick together!"

"Come, my good sir! I simply MUST introduce you to Fancy Pants."

"I'd LOVE to!" The ponies trotted away from the bush, giving me a better view of a white, male unicorn who was blonde.

The other pony followed with a modest look on his face.

"I don't have all day, Proper!"

"Suck up to anyone and you move to the top." he mumbled. I growled. Proper Etiquette flinched and looked around for the source of the sound. Then, he galloped ahead to catch up with Blueblood. Toby sighed in relief.

"What was that?" he demanded. I shrugged.

"He's an ass hole. I don't care if I scare some ass hole." I got up with a groan and motioned for everyone to follow.

"Ruby, I know where we are. I can get us to Canterlot from here." Rainbow Dash piped up.

"Okay, lead the way." I followed her. We kept to the low profile parts of Canterlot to not attract alot of attention. Kate constantly kept an eye on Toby like a good sister should.

"So, who's Jason? Was he the guy that made your magic turn green earlier?" Dash asked.

"Yea. He's my boyfriend. Or a stallionfriend . . . here . . . I guess."

"Haha! It's a COLTfriend, silly!"

"Oh . . . my bad."

"So he's a coltfriend gone bad eh?"

"Yea."

"What did he do to you? How are you a pegasus and you have magic?"

"I don't know."

"You didn't answer my other question."

"Huh?"

"What did he do to you?"

"Wha!?"

"Well? What did he do? You were bleeding before. Its dry now."

"N- nothing."

"Ruby . . . you can tell me. I'm your friend."

" . . . "

"I'll always be your friend, no matter what you do or what you or anybody else says."

"He . . . um . . . we did it."

"You guys did IT!?"

"I - I guess."

"Did you want it?"

"No. I hated every moment."

"So he . . . he . . . raped you?"

"What!? No!" Rainbow Dash gave me a 'mmm hmm, sure' look. "Okay, maybe he did."

"The girls will be furious with this Jason guy."

"No! Don't tell 'em! I can't have everyone thinking i'm weak. I'm usually the one to protect people- er- ponies."

"But-"

"Promise me."

"What?"

"Promise me you wont tell."

" . . . fine." I hugged Dash with all my might.

"Thank you!" We continued to walk and Dash told me to wash off in a stream. Rainbow Dash kept an eye on me and told Kate and Toby to wash off as well. They were filthy. She was so nice. So LOYAL. It was starting to get dark. We finally arrived at the Canterlot castle after a whole afternoon of talking, quarreling, playing, and catching up. It was night and the stars were out. I gazed at them and suddenly REALLY missed Musical Note. I had to walk since my rump was sore but I was spotted and recognized by some guards. They quickly took us in and we were bombarded with hugs and questions.

"We're glad you are unharmed." Celestia said. The benevolent leader put a caring wing out and draped it over my back. I flinched a little. Jason was definitely still in my mind.

"It was just . . . Jason, my boy- er - COLTfriend. Well, my ex to be exact. I dumped him before I came to Equestria- uh, I mean- to Ponyville." I explained.

"No need to cover up yourself. Luna has told me all about that dream of yours. I know your not from this world." Rainbow Dash grabbed me and put my face to hers.

"Woa, woa, woa! Your from another WORLD!?" the cyan pegasus yelled.

"Uh . . . yes?" I answered.

"It was kinda of obvious . . ." Toby pointed out.

"Yea, I mean c'mon, a pony that doesn't look like a pony in a pony world and knows NOTHING about anything . . ." Kate added.

"Well we were not gonna point that out now were we girls?" Applejack's voice rung as she and the other five came around a corner. We all neared the the throne room.

"Who are you?" Twilight asked Kate and Toby. They smiled and started to nuzzle me. I nuzzled them back.

"I'm Kate, Ruby's younger sister and this is Toby, our younger brother." Kate giggled. Rarity 'awwed' at us.

"We didn't know for sure that Ruby was here. We were sure glad to see her today." Toby stated. Fluttershy was quiet. I guess she was shy around the new ponies. Pinkie was bouncing and mumbling to herself. she was probably thinking about throwing a welcome- to- Ponyville- party for Kate and Toby. We all entered the throne room and I gasped when I saw musical Note, Vinyl Scratch, and Braeburn. Brae was glaring at Applejack and Vinyl was waving to me. Muse ran up to me and gave me a big hug. Kate froze and a throaty growl escaped her mouth. I shushed her.

"This is my boyfriend, Musical Note." Toby smiled at Musical Note.

"Hiya!" he beamed. Kate pointed a hoof at Celestia.

"If your some leader, how come you didn't know Ruby was from another planet?" Celestia looked around with shrink-ed pupils.

"Awkward . . !" pinkie shouted.

"Well . . . we try not to assume things." I yawned and then, my stomach growled.

"Let's find somewhere to eat, darling! I hope you and MUSE don't leave us . . . AGAIN, for one of your little dates." Rarity grumbled. I looked at her like

Rarity saw my look and walked away mumbling to herself.

"OH. That's what I THOUGHT." I said aloud. Put that bitch in her PLACE.

"We will eat here." Celestia said. We sat at her really long table and waited a bit. Then, butlers came in with all kinds of food. Except meat of course.

"THIS is our food?" Kate asked.

"Yes." I said.

"But-"

"Shush . . . herbivores!" I whispered. Toby and Kate 'Oohed' and forced the disgusting veggies and fruit and other things down their throats. When they were done, we headed off to bed. We would be spending the night at the castle. I passed Rarity's room and she stopped me.

"Your not going to last long with HIM." she sneered.

"Your just jealous because Prince Blueblood's a prick and you slept with him." I replied. Rarity's face was like . I walked away with a smug look on my face.

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Bitches will be bitches

Rarity's POV

"I woke in morning feelin' like p.diddy

Where's Toby an' Kate we 'bout to hit this city

Ahm 'bout leave

brush my teeth

with a bottle of jack

'cause when I leave for the mornin' I ain't comin' back!"

I looked around for the source of the dreadful song that Ruby, no doubt, was singing. She was being SO rude last night. I would've expected her to say sorry by now but I guess she never really was a true lady. I trotted down the hallway and yawned. I was very hungry so I was headed to the royal kitchen. Those chefs do know how to make an elegant meal. A few guards nodded respectfully at me and I returned the gesture. Suddenly, Ruby appeared in front of me with a serious look on her face.

"Rarity, I know you don't like the fact that I do not like Pinkie which makes you wrong in your assumptions from the first day I met you guys . . . " she began.

"Well, that's not all. You were so rude yesterday!" I interrupted.

"You were telling me that my relationship with Musical Note wouldn't last. Wasn't that rude?" Ruby stood up on her hind legs and put her hooves on her hips.

" . . . "

"Okay then!"

"A- a lady never points out the flaws of somepony else unless its absolutely necessary . . ."

"Was it necessary for you to be jealous of my relationship with Muse?"

"Yes."

"Oh?"

"You see, you've only known Musical Note a week or so. I know you and Pinkie Pie have been caught in some rather . . . naughty positions . . . and have been friends since you first met each other! You were destined to be together!"

"You think guys are totally not worth it don't you?"

"What!"

"You heard me."

"Fine I do! I just wanted to look out for you! Prince Blueblood was such an arrogant jerk. I just don't want you to go through the same thing. . . I mean, at least Blueblood didn't pretend to love me. Most stallions would have gotten what they wanted and left."

"Oh. . ."

"Yea."

"Look, Rarity, i'm sorry for being a real bitch."

"Its alright darling. No harm done." We hugged and Ruby smiled at me.

"I wanted to tell you that Muse invited you to hang out with us and his friends."

"Marvelous! I'll go and get some breakfast first, though." Ruby waved a hoof.

"I'll catch up later."

Ruby's POV

"Okay." Rarity said. I watched her trot down the hall and turn a corner. I sighed. That conversation was intense.

"I guess even bitches have good reasons for bitching." I concluded. I went to Kate and Toby's room. I knocked on their door and grinned when the two opened the door looking like they were still sleeping when I came.

"Hey sis." Toby gave me a hug. I hugged him back and turned to Kate.

"How did you sleep ms. i'm- not- tired?"

"Purrrr-fect." Kate half purred and half said. I flicked the tip of my tail, motioning my siblings to follow. They brushed their sides against mine, much like cats would do. We spread our wings and flew through an open window. We were just going to fly over Canterlot as I spoke to them.

"So, how did you guys get here? Did Jason bring you here or did you die?"

"The former. Toby wasn't so keen about listening to Jason after he had heard what happened with you. He attacked Jason as soon as he saw him."

"Yea, Ruby, I totally couldn't trust him. Neither could Kate. Then, he threw us in one of those dark rooms. He babbled about you for days."

"I see. I'll have to ask Rainbow Dash if she knows anyone who has alot of magical power besides the princesses." I said. Toby and Kate gave me a look but I shrugged it off as I flew to the royal kitchen. I heard sobbing and a male voice speaking angrily. I swooped down low and landed. Then, I galloped towards the sound.

Rarity was looking down at the floor with tears in her eyes. Prince Blueblood was scowling and flipped his blonde mane.

"What's going on here?" I demanded. Rarity looked up and gave me a 'please knock this mother fucker upside the head' look. Blueblood didn't look at me.

"What DO you want? I'm speaking to this country hick of a mare. Leave at once." he said.

"No."

"What?"

"You heard me, Blueblood! Rarity is no hick! Just because she lives in a rural part of Equestria doesn't mean she's a hick. That's like saying your a snob just because you live in Canterlot!"

"Your not involved in this you-"

"I am very much involved in this. You actually are a snob and you will not treat my friend this way. She may be a bit too GENEROUS when giving tips and warnings, making ponies think she's being a bitch but she's really not but, she is a wonderful mare all the same. A good role model for all ladies with a little work too." Rarity smile at the compliment. Prince Blueblood did not.

"So? I don't care what you think! I'm putting her in a mares place! You need to stay in your place too. You- you pegasus!"

"Oh yea! I forgot your racist too!"

"BITCH!" I simply replied with a remark I got off the internet that seemed to fit the moment.

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Prince Blueblood gaped at me. Rarity giggled hysterically.

"Well, I never!" he huffed and stomped away. I followed him outside the kitchen and waited until he caught up to Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.

"I also know that you tried to get Twilight Sparkle for your own personal game of 'control breeder'." I managed to whisper in his ear. Blueblood went paler than usual.

"H- how do you know t- that!?" I gave him a look.

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Prince Blueblood gulped.

"I know that YOU know that Celestia will NOT enjoy hearing that so how about a deal? You take Rarity on a date and treat her like a real lady like a gentle . . . pony should."

"Don't you mean gentlecolt?"

"That's what I said."

"No, i'm sure you said-"

"I'm blackmailing you ass hole! The LEAST you could do is not pay attention to my ponyish language."

"Are we interupting something?" Celestia asked. She raised an eyebrow at us. I nudged Blueblood.

"Um . . . no . . . " I growled loudly. Luna, Blueblood, and Celestia winced. "I- I'm going out with Rarity." I smiled and let him get bombarded with questions. Good boy.

back to business

Everything worked out (mostly) after that. It was now a month and a half that I had been in Equestria. A couple weeks for Kate and Toby. We had elaborated a plan on how to get back home. There WAS a war going on after all. From what Kate told me, it only got worse when I left. The Infernum Monstri were not only enslaving and slaughtering both humans and Alitis Cat Daemons, they were breeding with them. They were creating a hybrid army of some sort since some clever dimwit told everyone to make organized, grouped attacks over and over on the beasts. The Infernum Monstri were smarter than they looked and ambushed the group. They now had a few hundred more captives. I had the basics on how to create the spell to get home but I wasn't sure how I was going to cast it. This was why I went to Musical Note's house and used his study to practice. Muse stood in the doorway, watching me.

"Muse, I need you to go away, please."

"I would but I wanna be here for you when something goes wrong."

"What the hell do you mean 'when' something goes wrong? Don't you mean 'if'?"

"Well, there's a reason pegasi don't do magic, dear."

"Whatever. Just don't interrupt me." I closed my eyes and focused all my magical powers into the spell. I felt it building up inside me and forming just the way it was supposed to.

"Musical Note! Didn't I call you? Why the hell aren't you answering your calls?" a female voice asked. I gasped and I felt the spell getting out of control. I growled in anger. I really felt like smacking the shit out of Muse at that point. Who the hell was the mare shouting like a fucking idiot in the first damn place, anyway? How did she know Musical Note? The spell burned hot. I let out a whimper and let it burn itself out. I opened my eyes.

"Musical Note! There better be a good reason why some bitch distracted me because she was looking for you!" I hollered. I hoped the mare, whoever she was, heard me. I hoped she KNEW I was really mad at this point. How many times would I have to do this spell? She'd probably go on and on about crap. 'Oh, i'm sorry I needed crap for my crap.' is what she would probably say. Musical Note looked through the doorway and sighed. I wondered who that bitch was and why she apparently made my coltfriend miserable.

"Musical Note, I know you heard me talking to you! Who is that skank asking about me?"

"Skank? Oh hell no." A mare (of course) trotted into the room. She was yellow and had disgusting frog-green mane and tail hair. Her cutie mark was a knife.

A knife.

Huh.

I might actually like that bitch . . . if she wasn't a total hoe and if she didn't call me a skank and if she stopped talking to my coltfriend.

"Hello, Grassy Blade. How was your day today?" Muse sighed. I'm sure he knew that us two mares meeting wouldn't end well. Probably why he was ignoring her. He was right, though. I had to hold myself back from ripping out he liver through her nose.

FYI, I've done it before and it is VERY painful and time consuming. Your liver is located by your abdomen area and pulling it up through our nose takes effort and ever growing anger.

"Don't 'hello Grassy Blade' me! I've been calling you for days! Have you been ignoring me because of-" The mare turned to me. She looked me up and down. I was ready to dine on her eye balls. A smile spread across her muzzle. "This freak here."

"Freak?" I growled. "You better watch your tongue before I cut it out and shove it up your ass."

"Please." She rolled her eyes and turned to Muse. "I hear she's an alien. Doesn't come from this planet."

"Duh that's what an alien IS."

"I heard she wasn't even a pony before. Somepony had to teach her. She was a blood-thirsty monster."

"Why you little-"

"Enough!" Musical Note shouted. "I will not have you come here and insult my marefriend. State your business and leave." He trotted over to me and placed his left hoof around me. I smirked. Grassy Blade's brown eyes flashed.

"You want me to state my business?"

"No duh."

"She's your marefriend . . ."

"No shit, Sherlock. What school did you go to, 'School of Stating The Obvious'?"

"I don't like her. You can do so much better. But whatever. If you like sluts."

"Grassy . . ." Muse warned.

"Fine, fine. I need you to take Shila. She needs to see her dad." My mouth dropped open and I looked up at Muse in surprise.

"You have a daughter, Muse?"

"Mmm hmm. We had hot an' heavy sex and he gave me a beautiful daughter."

"It was a long time ago. I was seventeen and she was sixteen." Musical Note glared at Grassy Blade. "Get out. I'll see her later today. Don't come back or I'll file a report." Grassy Blade glared back and turned tail with a huff. I was speachless.

I didn't know . . .

Did this change anything?

I really didn't know.

Shock, slap, then love

I had time to mull over the fact that my coltfriend had kids. Or foals. Whatever. I really didn't know what to think. I mean, I wasn't too keen on having kids myself so I guess I was kind of relieved. I was also mad, though. Now that bitch had a brat as an excuse to be around Musical Note which was KIND of like being around me. If she said anything about me, I would rip out her spleen and gag her with it. I wasn't worried that she'll try something. I mean, Muse obviously didn't like her anymore and he wasn't that type of stallion. I had no real reason to worry.

"Hey, Rubes." Musical Note greeted me. He smiled and sat next to me. I was located in front of a window and I didn't notice that I was staring into space. "What's wrong?"

"I don't like your ex girl-marefriend." I said, hoping he didn't notice my save. I didn't want to remind him that I was different.

"I know. I could tell. What did you say you wanted to do? Rip out her tongue and shove it up her . . ." Muse trailed off.

"Ass." I continued. I laughed. "Your such a goodie goodie."

"Why? Because I don't curse for breakfast, lunch, and dinner like you?" Muse nuzzled me affectionately.

"Yes. You make me feel so naughty."

"Naughty huh? What if I do some other things to make you feel naughty?" I shivered. I did not expect this.

"What do you have in mind?" I asked seductively. Muse nibbled my ear. I lowered myself and I was laying on the cold floor on my stomach. Muse was grinding against me. I moaned softly.

"I have alot of things in mind." Muse whispered. I felt his stallionhood against my heat.

"What are they?" I panted.

"How about I just show you?" He thrust forward suddenly. I whinnied in delight and surprise. He took a slow and steady pace. It felt amazing! I could feel every vein along his plump shaft. It was like flying. I was spreading my wings and soaring on a draft of pleasure. It send shivers down my spine and made my wings flap and spazz out occasionally. I was floating on a cloud of ecstasy. I was high with it.

Drunk with it.

And I wasn't coming down anytime soon. Muse grunted and gripped my waist hard with his forelegs. I wasn't able to keep my mouth shut. I was moaning loudly. Loud enough that I'm sure the guards other ponies heard. I was too consumed with lust to be embarrassed. He quickened his pace and electricity shot through me. I moaned louder and told him to go faster and harder. I shuddered as I felt like my bubble of pleasure was bursting and I came repeatedly. My wings twitched and fluttered crazily. Muse continued to pound mercilessly while I was a drooling mess of happiness and satisfaction. He let out a whinny and with one last thrust he came. He squirted seed in me over and over. It wasn't until the flow stopped that he pulled out and kissed me. We sat there for a while, smiling like idiots. Muse got his sense back first.

"So, did you feel naughty or nah?" I blinked at him then rolled my eyes.

"You fucking tore me apart you idiot!" I scoffed. Muse laughed. I kissed him. "I love you. My idiot stallion."

"And I love you, my naughty mare."

I threw the dirty towels in the tub and turned to my beloved. He grinned. I gave him a knowing smile. He took a step closer.

"Ahem." We both jumped away from each other and turned out heads. It was Celestia. "I see you two enjoyed yourselves."

"I-we-I . . . What the hell are you doing here?" I asked. Muse was blushing. So was I . . .

"I came to check on you. The guards said they heard . . . screaming?" I blushed harder.

"I-I-I well . . . um . . . w-we . . . uh . . . " I stuttered.

"Y-you scared us, P-princess. Um . . . h-how was your day?" Musical Note attempted to change the subject.

"I didn't mean to startle you."

"Well you scared the shit out of us!" I growled. "Nopony is hurt so you can go now."

"Actually, there's something else I must tell you."

"Well? What is it?"

"We've found a spell that makes a portal back to your home planet."

"I . . . you did?" I turned to Musical Note. He looked hurt and sad. I felt the same way. "That's great. C'can I see?"

"Right this way." Celestia led the way to her throne room. I nuzzled Muse.

"If I can go back . . . I want you to know that I will go back. Only to help my kind. Then, I'll come back for you."

"But . . ."

"Cut the crap, Muse. You know I will come back. I love you."

"If you say so. I believe you." Something told me he didn't.

Home

I couldn't believe my eyes. The portal was right there. It was glowing all sorts of colors, all bright and promising. Knowing my luck, it was probably best to use it while the chance was there. Musical Note paled at the sight of it. I knew he was worried that I might decide to not come back or I might never have the chance to. I wasn't going to lie, I kinda was thinking the same thing. Celestia placed a hoof on my shoulder and smiled sadly.

"I know that look. You are planning to leave very soon."

"No shit -ah I mean- no kidding Princess."

"Wait, y-you're leaving now? As in, right now?" Muse asked.

"Yea. My kind don't leave opportunities like this open to sit." I turned to him."There's a war going on. I need to get back ASAP and help out. For all I know, my older brother is dead. Call my siblings. We leave now."

"We can talk about this!"

"No, we can't. You stay here and wait for me. I know that's hard but-"

"I love you! I-I can't stay put on my flank all day while you go to a different planet . . . that's in war for Celestia's sake!"

"Muse, I'm going!"

Toby, Katy and I stood in front of the portal. Toby looked so surprised and Katy looked so hopeful. My chest swelled with happiness and sadness. I was going home. I was going to help out. I remembered the first day I got to Ponyville. I wanted to go home so bad. Now, I was going. I felt bad, though. I was leaving friends here just like I left friends on earth. I was also leaving my love. I sniffed. I was sounding mushy and crap.

"So, this is really it?" Katy asked.

"Yea." I answered.

"Wow." Toby mumbled. My two younger siblings both circled the portal and smiled happily. "This is great. We're going home."

"I know right? I won't miss being a pony." Katy turned to Celestia. "No offense . . . but being a carnivore in a body that is normally a herbivore is depressing."

"Yea. Do you ponies even know what steak is? We eat ponies twice your size for family reunions."

"Katy. Toby. Behave!"

"Sorry but it's true. Are we going home now?" Toby sighed. I nodded. Muse gave me a tortured look.

"I'm gonna come back. Don't worry."

"What!?" Katy poked Musical Note. "You're coming back for him?"

"Yes."

"But you'll be a pony, sis!" Toby whined. My two siblings glared at Muse. I grabbed them.

"I have friends here. My man is here. I'm coming back. You guys have Victor."

"But you have friends on Earth too!" We jumped through the portal. It felt kinda strange. It felt like out muscles were stretching and bending while our bones were cracking and rearranging themselves.

Everything went black.

*Cough cough*

"Are you guys alright?" I opened my eyes. Everything was blurry. I blinked. "That was pretty rough. Why is it so dusty?" Three figures came into focus. Toby and Kate stood up and shook themselves off. They looked as human and as happy as ever.

"Yea, we're fine."

"But, there's a stranger here too."

"Stranger?" It was a tall, male Alitis Cat Daemon. He had dazzling blue hair and familiar eyes. He smiled hesitantly at me. He beat his blue wings softly and his tail twitched.

"H-hey, babe."

"Musical Note!?"

"Um . . . did I go too far with this one?"

"Yes. Yes you did."