Amaya Ever After

Written By: Cloudline Dasher

Chapter Eight: But it Was So Delicious

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Pitter patter of rain splashed against the outside fire escape, bouncing up onto the window. The liquid morphed the dimmed sunlight through the large framed glass, dancing barely visible shadows across the floor. Rainbow groaned, lazily lifting her head and giving a yawn. Glancing over, she failed to see her new mare friend. As the memories of last night flooded her mind, she started to wonder, 'Is she really my marefriend, yet?' She let out a sigh, drooping her head back to the bed, 'I'll have to ask her.'

A squeak sounded through the room, followed by the sound of strong array of water coming to a halt. Lifting her head up once more, Rainbow could faintly see Amaya through the crack of the bathroom door. Dash shakily swallowed, getting a glimpse of Amaya's wet, naked form. It was odd, she saw ponies all day wearing nothing more than their birthday suits, but then she gets a peak of Amaya and her body reacts beyond her control. She let out a frustrated sigh, already feeling her wings stiffening at her sides.

Through the crack, Rainbow faintly saw her friend getting dressed. Pulling on some daintily pink panties, before covering them up with a pair of blue jeans. She pulled on her bra and her purple shirt, before stepping from the bathroom. Amaya smiled, her eyes falling on Dash as she put her hair up in a ponytail, “Good morning.”

“M-morning...” Rainbow hesitated, averting her eyes away, 'calm down Rainbow... She said she wouldn't regret last night, and it's apparent she doesn't... just relax.'

As her friend stepped across the room, Rainbow couldn't help but watch. Amaya started to hum, smiling all the while she dug through her bag, repacking this or that. Dash's face flushed, her ears standing at attention, 'S-she seems happy! Is it because of last night?'

Clearing her voice, Rainbow fidgeted on the bed, “How do you feel, Amaya?”

“Hmm?” Amaya glanced over, the smile fading, but only by slightly, “I feel wonderful! Those beds are amazing, aren't they?”

Reaching into her bag, Amaya grabbed a small bottle of what seemed to be a yellow perfume. Dash rubbed her neck awkwardly, before asking, “It's raining, do you still want to go on that date today?”

The bottle of perfume slipped from Amaya's hands, the tips of her ears turning as red as her cheeks were, “I would love too... There is a brochure on the table. There is a movie theater in town, as well as plenty of human friendly restaurants.”

“H-human friend--” Rainbow stuttered, her eyes falling to Amaya's butt as she bent over to pick the perfume back up. She soon swallowed, shaking away the warmth that built between her hind legs, “Human friendly? Aren't all of them friendly?”

Spritzing her neck with the perfume, Amaya giggled, “I just mean they serve things that humans like; fruits, vegetables, sometimes even meat or fish if it's a griffon restaurant.”

Amaya zipped up her bag, stepping over to Dash, “You want to take a shower before we go out?”

Squirming at her tall friend's proximity, Dash fidgeted on the bed. She was barely able to shake her head. Amaya turned to face her, her hands cupped Rainbow's cheeks gently. Dash's breathing slowed, looking up into Amaya's eyes.

“Let's see.” Amaya stated before she leaned down, sniffing at Rainbow's colorful mane. Once she pulled back, she shrugged her shoulders, “You win, you smell fine.”

Sniffing the air, Dash smelt the perfume Amaya was wearing, but got a whiff of her own arousal as well. Rainbow looked to Amaya curiously, 'human smell must not be as strong as ponies.' frowning, Dash jumped from the bed, 'that just means if I could smell it over Amaya's perfume, others could too...'

“On second thought, I may get a quick one.” Rainbow chuckled, heading over for the bathroom.

Amaya giggled, nodding, “Ok, I'll just read while you're in there.”

The door clicked closed and Dash jumped straight in the shower, turning on the cold and warm on halfway. She shuddered as the water poured over her. It felt odd having water pressure that wasn't just gravity pulling water down from her waterfall. However, that thought was mute as her mind was currently focused on a certain spot between her hind legs. Biting her lower lip, Dash closed her eyes, 'Maybe if I'm quick...'

Tentatively reaching a hoof down, Dash touched the little nub that resided there. She let out a frustrated breath, trying her best too keep her voice down. In an awkward attempt to keep herself quiet, her hoof moved painstakingly slow, her breath shallow as if any sound would alert Amaya in on what she was up too, 'I'll never cum like this!'

“Screw it!” Rainbow whispered to herself, she brought her left hoof up to her mouth, biting down as her other forehoof sped up on her aching clit. Her back leaned against the end of the tub, the water making her slide down until she was on her back. She didn't care as she whimpered into her hoof, desperately working the building sensation down deep in her body, 'a-almost...'

A vivid picture of eating Amaya out last night popped into her head. Her mouth went agape as she let go of her hoof and a loud gasp of pleasure expelled from her mouth. Her hoof between her legs stopped moving, but forcefully pressed down onto her clit. Her hips thrust up into the hoof, feeling her orgasm adding liquid to the water that spewed down from above. After several painstaking throbs and twitches, Rainbow's body slowly relaxed, just laying there under the falling water. Fighting to catch her breath.

Pushing herself to her hooves, Rainbow let out another frustrated sigh, 'I-it wasn't... enough...'

Reaching over to the spigot, Dash turned off the hot water, wincing as the cold chilled her body. After what seemed like ten minutes, and after she slowly washed, the feeling of arousal diminished. Turning off the water, Rainbow shivered. Pegasi were highly resistant to the cold, but still, the chill this early in the morning froze her to the bone.

After drying off, Rainbow made her way from the bathroom. Amaya gave her a worried look, lowering her book, “You okay, Dash? I thought I heard you gasp”

Rainbow nodded, forcing herself to smile and stop shivering, “Yeah, the water just got cold. Anyway, you ready?”

Amaya discarded her book on her bag, before nodding, “Sure!”

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Lumiere groaned, pushing his way from the bed. A small throb pulsed in his head, but he managed to inch open his eye and look to his friend, “Hazy, you awake?”

When no answer came, Lumiere just let out a sigh, standing up, “A cup of coffee and some breakfast should help.”

Shakily heading to the door, Lumiere's hand landed on the knob. The door gave way, along with the door across the hall. Despite his pain, he forced a smile, “Amaya, Dash! Good morning.”

“How are you feeling?” Amaya frowned, stepping over to the man as Rainbow locked the door to their room.

“A cup of coffee, some breakfast, and I'll be right as rain.” Lumiere gave a weak chuckle, clearly showing his pain. His head throbbed, making him instantly reach his hand up in reflex. Before his hand reached his head, he played it off by running his hand through his short black hair as if making sure it wasn't out of place.

“How's Hazy Sky?” Rainbow muttered, not really caring about speaking with the human, but she was honestly worried for the ponies well fare.

“He's fine, slept all through the ni-- ompfh~!” Lumiere was cut off as a large griffon bumped into him.

The griffon growled, his brows turning down in anger, “Watch where you're going, human filth!”

Pain shot throughout Lumiere's head, but when he managed to force his eyes back open, his hateful, half lidded gaze fell upon the creature, “Idiot~! At least have some manners, griffon filth!” His brow twitched, his anger boiling inside him, bearing his teeth.

The griffon took a hesitant step back, chuckling nervously as his eyes locked on Lumiere's pearly canines, “Look, it was an accident, I don't want any trouble.”

Lowering his head, the rage literally emanated from Lumiere, “Then how about you be a little nicer next time?!”

Suddenly, the griffon bowed, stepping around Lumiere, Amaya, and Dash, “Y-yes sir... S-sorry!”

After he was around the group, the griffon took off running, shakily fumbling with a key before disappearing into a room.

“Ow...” Lumiere calmly stated, rubbing his temples with his middle fingers.

“You must really have a hangover... don't you?” asked Amaya, worried for him.

Letting out a sigh, Lumiere once again tried to play it off by running his fingers through his hair, gaining him only seconds of relief, “No worries. Like I said, a cup of coffee and I'll be right as rain.”

Once on the main floor, Lumiere headed for the hotel's dinner. Amaya gently stopped Lumiere by the arm, “Um... Lumiere?”

“Hmm?” Lumiere groaned, trying to ignore the throb in his head.

“I don't think we will be able to come to dinner tonight.” Amaya chuckled, bowing slightly, “I'm sorry...”

Giving a short chuckle of his own, Lumiere shook his head, “Why apologize? It's your vacation, do as you wish. I'll tell the others you can't make it.”

Amaya smiled along with Dash. Rainbow glanced up to Amaya, “See, I knew they'd understand.”

“But, may I ask, why? Did we turn you away with our drinking?” Lumiere asked, his voice once again taking a tone of kindness, just as he had the night before.

“W-well...” Amaya glanced to Dash out of the corner of her eye, and Lumiere took notice, “I kind of got asked out to a date, so...”

Smiling, Lumiere put his forehead into the palm of his hand, shaking his head and chuckling, “Very well then, just glad we didn't turn you away.” Turning for the diner, Lumiere waved his hand in the air, “Have fun on your date! Oh, and Rainbow, give Amaya a kiss for me. Ya know, because last night and all.”

Both Amaya and Dash's cheeks turned red, glancing to one another out of the corner of their eyes.

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Even though it was raining, it was easy to stay dry. The ponies that ran Neighagra had erected a canopy that sheltered the entire street, keeping the moisture off everyone that was out. Off to the side, in the river, some ponies that didn't mind the rain were splashing and having the best of times.

A large building came into view, the word 'theater' hanging in neon lights on the side. Rainbow led the way as they stepped on up to a large wall with posters of different movies. Amaya's eyes looked on down, noticing a familiar one, 'Daring Do: Depth of the Pits'

Letting out a giggle, Amaya tried to guide Dash farther down toward the poster, “What about this one, Dash?”

Dash's eyes lit up upon seeing the poster, before jerking her gaze on over to Amaya as if asking if they really could. Amaya nodded, making Rainbow let out a little squee before darting for the ticket booth. Luckily the next movie was starting in ten or so minutes.

It didn't take long and the two were seated with a large bucket of popcorn and two rather large drinks. Currently all the lights were on, and random facts played across the screen. Once the room dimmed, the screen became brighter and previews started playing.

“Get on with the movie, already...” Dash sighed, resting her cheek in her hoof.

“The previews are awesome at the movies, Dash. They always save the epic ones for the theater.”

“Psh... None of them would equal up to Daring Do, though.” Retorted Dash, reaching over to scoop a ball of popcorn into her hoof before shoveling it into her mouth.

BANG~! Rainbow and Amaya flinched as their attention jerked over to the large screen before them. A large boulder bounced against the ground, rolling toward an unnamed pony. Suddenly a voice started narrating, “You've heard of Daring Do, read the books, even seen her on the big screen. However, you've yet to see this daring dare devil. This pony of pure epic proportions will push Daring Do to the limits.”

The screen faded to black as suddenly the previous pony appeared stepping into view. The earth pony had a milky brown coat, his mane a dirty blonde. He had an adventurers cap upon his head, along with a brown vest and a whip on his back. The camera panned out to reveal a rather confused Daring Do, asking, “Who are you?”

“Jones, Canterlot Jones.” The stallion replied as he took off his hat and pressed it to his chest, “Very nice to meet you miss Do.”

The screen briefly darkened, before it showed the two ponies sliding to a halt at a cliff. Daring Do's wings were tied to her sides, and with some quick thinking, Jones pulled his whip from his back, lashing it out to connect it to an above branch. He took Daring Do in his hooves as he said, “Hold on!”

As they swung by, the narrator began once more, “Follow Daring Do in this epic adventure that deals in rivalry.” The picture blinked to a scene where Daring and Jones fought to reach an artifact first, “Drama”

Everything blackened once more as it flipped to Jones yelling, “You don't know what it's like being me, a pony that can only rely on himself!”

“I can, and do... I've been alone for just about all my adventures. A friend once shown me otherwise, she was brash and headstrong, but showed me I don't have to do it alone.”

“And even romance.” The narrator added.

“I'll show you, you're not alone.” the screen panned into the two ponies heads, their lips nearing until everything faded just before they about kissed.

The title came on the screen, and the narrator spoke once more, “Daring Do, and The Dashing Hero. Coming to a theater near you.”

“Awesome!” Rainbow yelled out, throwing her hooves up in the air, drawing in the attention of several ponies in the theater. However, a few others had the same reaction as Dash, but didn't seem to contain the same explosion of energy. Rainbow turned to Amaya, taking her hand in her hoof, “Did you see that? We haaave to go see it when it comes out!”

Amaya giggled, nodding, “Of course Dash, it's a date.”

Dash paused, her wings stiffening and her eyes locking onto Amaya. A faint red formed on her cheeks before she pulled away, sitting back down, turning her eyes back to the screen. Amaya gave another giggle, noticing Dash still had her hoof in her hand.

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Halfway through the production, Amaya glanced over to Dash's enthused expression. Her eyes couldn't seem to stop shuffling over the screen, wanting desperately to capture the movie permanently into her mind. Amaya tightened her grip on Dash's hoof. The cyan mare absentmindedly took Amaya's arm in hers, clinging to the human, her eyes remaining on the screen the entire time. Amaya smiled softly, her eyes falling half lidded as she watched her friend's reactions.

A few times, Dash's ear would flicker, then her attention regretfully pulled away from the screen. She felt herself being watched, and suddenly looked over to see Amaya looking at her. Dash hesitated, laughing nervously, “What?”

Giving a laugh of her own, Amaya replied, “Nothing, Dash.” She suddenly slouched down into her chair before laying her head on Dash's shoulder.

Rainbow swallowed nervously, turning her gaze back toward the screen. No matter how she tried, she couldn't get back into the movie. Her mind was solely on her friend that was against her arm and shoulder. She let out a wavering breath, fidgeting slightly. She flinched as she felt a certain spot between her hind legs suddenly warmed and tingled.

Tightening her grip, Amaya let out a soft content sigh, her eyes on the movie. Totally oblivious of the reaction she was having on Dash.

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The credits soon made its way onto the screen and Amaya pulled herself from Dash. She got up and waited as Dash pulled herself sluggishly from the chair. Once outside, Amaya laughed, “That was a lot better than the first movie!”

“Y-yeah...” Dash let out a hot breath, trying her best to keep her wings closed tightly to her sides. She was positive she ruined the chair in the theater with her arousal, and currently hid the spot between her hind legs with her tail.

A grumble sounded from Amaya's stomach, and she stepped froward, “We should find somewhere to eat. Where do you want to go?”

“How about that one?” Rainbow pointed to a nearby brick building. Humans, griffons, and ponies alike were sitting amongst each other, eating various dishes. A Pegasi was eating a fish, while a few of the griffons were eating different types of meat dishes. Most of the ponies, however, were nibbling on salads and fruit dishes.

“Yeah, seems perfect for us, Dash!” Amaya chimed, heading straight for an empty table.

The building's front didn't have a side, and had a canopy that extended toward the street. You could see everything outside, from sitting cozily inside, while waiting for your food. The floor was brick, the same color that the street was, a dark muddy red. Once the two sat down, Amaya glanced over to see a human couple eating dinner, all by themselves. She grinned at the fact that even though they were in a land full of ponies, those two seemed to be happy with one another. Amaya giggled, 'wonder if they were together before coming here to Equestria?'

Her thoughts were interrupted as, surprisingly, a human dressed in a waitress outfit made herself known, “How may I serve you, today?”

Rainbow didn't seem to have any opinion of her being a human, and immediately picked up her menu, “I'll have the rosemary salad.”

“And you miss?” The woman grinned down to Amaya, holding her pen and paper at writing ready position.

Amaya's eyes scanned the menu for a moment until she saw something mouth watering, “I'll have the cheeseburger.”

“Yes, ma'am.” The lady smiled, jotting it down before turning, “It'll be ready in a bit.”

Once the woman was gone, Dash suddenly asked, “What's a... cheeseburger?”

“It's...” Amaya paused, frowning worriedly to her cyan friend, “It has meat, Dash... from a cow... o-or whatever they decided to put in it.” A question marked formed above her head, not entirely sure now if it was in fact from a cow or not.

Rainbow nodded her head, dismissing any further questions. The waitress soon brought them some drinks, and disappeared soon after. Rainbow fidgeted in her chair, feeling her arousal had diminished for the time being, but that didn't fix the drying juices that matted to her tail.

“What do you want to do after this?” Rainbow suddenly spoke up, trying to pull her mind away from her problem.

“It looks like the weather team is clearing the clouds now, want to go swimming?” Amaya questioned, placing her hands in her lap under the table.

Glancing out of the side of the restaurant, Dash noted that the sky was indeed almost cleared, “Psh... they seem awful slow, maybe they don't have a pegasi like me to clear the skies?”

“Yeah, but with you on the job, they probably wouldn't need any of the others, and they would be out of the job.” Amaya giggled.

Rainbow flapped her wings excitedly, standing up in her seat, “You know it!” but after seeing that a couple ponies were looking at her, she quickly sat down. Normally she wouldn't have cared, but the fact she was with Amaya seemed to embarrass her slightly. Maybe because of her past problems with interspecie relationships. Even if the world was becoming a more tolerant place to live, that didn't stop all the hate she had received while she had been with Gilda or even that small fling she had with Little Strongheart. That was a good bit ago, though. Nowadays, Rainbow seemed to be seeing dozens of herds mixed with different types of species. Even just across the restaurant sat a herd with a male griffon, a human male, and a female pony. She couldn't say for sure if they were together, but they seemed awfully close to be just friends.

Both of their attention was snagged over as the waitress laid down Dash's salad, before laying Amaya's burger in front of her. Dash's first reaction to the burger was to turn her attention elsewhere, but as the smell of it wafted to her nose, her mouth watered unintentionally. Amaya followed Dash's gaze to her burger, before grinning, “Dash, would you like a bite?”

Dash's mouth watered, and she actually thought about saying yes, but then she heard from an adjacent table, “Did that human really ask that? It's okay if they eat that stuff in front of us, especially because of the type of restaurant this is, but seriously... don't expect us to try it...”

Amaya didn't seem to hear the pony's remark, or was ignoring it. Rainbow slid back into her chair, eyeing her salad, “Uh... no thanks, I guess...”

To be totally honest, Dash wasn't unfamiliar with the odd things Gilda would eat while they were together. She had always been curious as to what it would taste like. With Cloudsdale being moved every so often, they once were by the sea. The city, in that time, had been filled with fish in every restaurant, grocery, or food stall. Most of Equestria mostly ate plants, but Pegasi had always been known to dine on fish. Rainbow wasn't much of a history buff, but Pegasi kind of had to feed on fish back when the earth ponies were having trouble due to the wendigos. To her at least, it just seemed eating meat seemed a rock toss away from eating fish.

Fiddling the rose petals with her nose, Rainbow glanced up as Amaya took a bite. Her friend hummed happily as she chewed the morsel and swallowed. Dash watched Amaya's throat as it slid on down. Her eyes then jumped back to the burger once more, curious as to its taste. After a moment of deliberation, she hesitantly asked, “A-amaya?”

Amaya was about to take a bite, but stopped as she lowered it, “Yeah, Dash?”

“You think I could try? I mean... I've always been curious about meat. I know it's sort of wrong because ponies are herbivores, but one bite shouldn't hurt, right?”

“She isn't!?” The same mare as before commented, watching the prismatic mare cautiously.

Trying to ignore the mare, Dash just waited patiently for an answer, keeping her eyes on her friend. Amaya smiled, holding the burger over the table toward Dash, “Yeah, sure. If you don't think it'll hurt you to eat meat.”

“I don't think one bite will hurt...” Rainbow repeated, mainly to herself, taking the burger in between her hooves. She swallowed nervously as she noticed just about the entire restaurant had gone quiet, and all eyes were on her.

A griffon male could be heard chuckling, “This should be interesting.”

“She wont do it, she's a pony!” A female griffon added, which just sent Dash's determination flaring. She never backed down from a challenge.

Frowning to her friend, Amaya started to reach her hand back over the table, “It's okay Dash, you don't have too...”

Apparently, Amaya had noticed how everyone was staring, and was starting to worry for Rainbow. Shaking her head, Rainbow flared her wings, “No! I'll show everyone, it's no big deal! It's just food!”

Taking a steady breath, she shoved the end of the burger into her maw, taking off a generous bite. She clenched her eyes closed, wincing as she expected a fowl taste, but she suddenly blinked, chewing the bite for the first time. Flavor spread out across her tongue, and her mouth salivated, daring to drip from her lips. She swallowed the juice, feeling the warmth and portions of the flavor slide down her gullet. Her eyes hazed over, and all she could hear was the male griffon from across the room, “Well I'll be... She likes it!”

The mares at the next table just winced, the one that had commented before gagging slightly, “Disgusting... a pony eating meat...”

As Amaya took her burger back, Dash reluctantly hoofed it over, “Wow!” was all she could say. Not wanting to swallow the bite, but regretfully she soon did. Her eyes fell to her salad, looking to the dish in disappointment.

“Are you okay?” Amaya grinned, her amusement apparent.

“Y-yeah.” Dash chuckled weakly, taking a mouthful of her rosemary salad. Tears dared to well up in her eyes as she gave a disheartened sigh, wishing it tasted better.

“Rainbow, are you alright?” Amaya asked, suddenly worried and confused.

“Y-yeah!” Rainbow retorted, wiping her eyes for any moisture, “It's... it's just dust in my eyes, that's all! Yeah! Nothing to be alarmed about!”

Smiling at Dash, Amaya slowly sat down her burger, taking a butter knife and slicing it in half. She then proceeded to hand it over to Dash. Rainbow's eyes went wide, looking to the treat in awe. She was tempted to turn it down, but soon hung her head, taking it in between her hooves. She couldn't even bring herself to say thank you as she brought the burger to her lips.

It seemed that she didn't need to say anything as she heard Amaya giggle, “Your welcome, Dash. Enjoy.”

A good five minutes later and Amaya and Dash ate their portions of their burgers. Dash rubbed her stomach, feeling like Rarity after eating an entire jug of ice cream. It was definitely going to be a guilty pleasure for her. However, her ears flickered as she heard the mare from the table that contained the male griffon, and male human, “C-could I try some of your burger, Artemis?”

The griffon chuckled, nodding before sliding his plate on over, “Go for it!”

That was it, they were definitely a herd. The griffon's eyes were so kind, and caring as he shoved his plated across the table. He definitely cared for the mare. His expression turned to slight worry as the mare eyed the burger. Tentatively, she brought the burger to her lips, taking a bite. Her eyes jerked up to meet the griffon's gaze, her eyes sparkling. The griffon chuckled, “You like it?”

Nodding furiously, the mare took another bite, chewing, and swallowing. It made Dash feel a little better that she wasn't alone.

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Once they were back in their room, Amaya went for her bag to pull out a bathing suit. Dash headed for the bathroom, her stomach seeming to rotate inside her. Her lower abdomen twisting in spots. She frowned, hanging her head, “I feel so bad... That mare at the restaurant is probably having the same problem I am...”

Looking to her friend in worry, Amaya smiled weakly, “Are you okay? Do you want to just stay in the room for the rest of the day?”

Dash contemplated for a moment, before nodding, “Yeah, it is probably for the best...”

Hanging her head once more, Rainbow paused with her hoof on the bathroom door, “It was so good, though...” Just as she said that, her stomach grumbled and darted in.

Rainbow groan emanated past the door, and Amaya looked to the bathroom in worry, “Are you going to be alright, Dash?”

“Yeah, I think I'll be okay.” Rainbow hesitantly stated.

“Sorry, it's my fault. I offered you the burger.” Amaya sighed, lowering her head in shame.

“But it was so delicious...” Rainbow weakly groaned from the bathroom.

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Later that night, Amaya read her book silently, while Rainbow lay drained by her side. Lowering her book, she grinned, speaking in a soft concerned tone, “Feeling any better?”

Rainbow raised her head, smiling, “Yeah, much better. Just a little congested, but I'm better now.”

Amaya was about to bring her book back up to continue, but then her arm was gently halted by a blue hoof, “Amaya?”

“Yeah, is your stomach feeling upset, again?” asked Amaya, placing her bookmark in her book.

Rubbing her foreleg with her forehoof, Dash let out a sigh, “A-are we marefriends? I mean, are we a couple now, or... what?”

Gently placing her book on the table next to the bed, Amaya's expression softened as she looked into Dash's magenta irises, “What do you want us to be?”

Dash's eyes fell to the bed, “I don't want to be just friends, would you want to be my marefriend? If you don't want too, I'll get over it, I always do, but...”

When the prismatic mare didn't continue, Amaya placed her hand on Dash's hoof, “Sure, I'll be your marefriend.”

A smile crept onto Dash's face, her eyes sparkling widely. Then her expression softened, “Uh, I know humans are mostly monogamous, what about a herd? Would you want to do something like that?”

“A-aren't you jumping a little ahead of yourself?” Amaya frowned, not really expecting a question like that yet. She had known about the herd systems around Equestria. Even though mares no longer vastly outnumbered stallions, they still formed herds. Every book Amaya read on the subject all said that how could you really be totally fulfilled by any one individual. Even the entirety of Equestria rested on the principle of each race couldn't live without the others. Pegasi take care of the weather, which helps the earth ponies with their crops, which feed everyone, and in turn, unicorns help with building's, knowledge, and protection.

Blushing lightly, Dash rubbed her neck, “I've always wanted a herd, and I've never been in one. I've always just been with one at a time.”

“If someone comes along, fine...” Amaya frowned, “But just don't go bringing someone in. We need to go out for awhile, okay?”

Nodding happily, Rainbow scooted closer and rested her head in Amaya's lap, “Sounds good to me.”

When Dash closed her eyes, Amaya picked her book back up, returning to the spot she left off on. Though, her attention remained on Rainbow, 'I just started going out with a pony, and she wants to add another?' She tried to let out her sigh slowly as to not alarm Dash, 'I guess I'll take it one day at a time.'

Author's Note

The meat thing randomly popped into my head, and thought it was funny. I even googled it to see if ponies really would eat meat. Apparently some do, but it is bad for them in the long term. Some ponies/horses even turn violent and will attack a human to get at meat. Anyway, I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter!

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Character Commentary: Initialized

Discord: Discord once again sat at a small circular table. across from his seat, sat a dark alicorn Princess. "Here I am once again in my little TV room, to bring all of you lovely viewers my and my guests opinions on the chapter." Motioning his clawed left hand over, he pointed. "Here is the lovely Princess, Luna. What did you think of today's chapter my fair princess?"

Luna: She glared to the screen that hovered a few yards away, confusion on her face. "Why are thee watching thy friends vacation, Discord?"

Discord: "Oh please, your sister said the same exact same thing. Well... maybe not in the same words, per se." he chuckled, waving his claw idly. "So, your thoughts?"

Luna: Luna sighed, glaring at the screen once more. "If thee wishes my honest opinion, you should honestly respect the privacy of others."

Discord: Discord frowned, letting out a disgruntled sigh. "You're even more boring than your sister. At least she turned absolutely red in embarrassment!"

Luna: Furrowing her brow, Luna looked to the draconequus in anger. "What did thy force sister into watching?"

With a snap of Discord's lions paw, a clip of Amaya and Rainbow's intimate moment played across the screen.

Luna: A crimson formed on her cheeks, darkening them further. She looked to Discord out of the corner of her eyes "No wonder sister was red, you shown her smut of thy friends."

Discord: "Go with the flow, Lulu. We are just merely observing for the sake of our many viewers. If we are going to be watched, we might at least comment, shouldn't we?" Luna crossed her hooves, glaring daggers at him. Discord let out a sigh, picking up the remote. "Anyway, this hasn't been as amusing as I thought it would. Please stay tuned to Discord's TV room. Hopefully I can find a better co-host for next episode."

Character Commentary: Powering Down