Sakura Springs

Chapter 14

Sakura Springs Lodge, North of Ponyville

When Spike first stepped out of the car, he was awestruck by the sheer size of the lodge. Admittedly, he had very little knowledge of such places but the ones that he had seen advertised back home were far smaller in comparison. Lodges were often little more than oversized cabins constructed from logs and thatch. This place was more along the lines of those old Neighponese castles rather than some simple wooden construct. The lodge even boasted its own moat!

Well…it wasn’t exactly a moat, more like a glorified pond. Still, the whole setup was impressive none the less. Amidst all the grandeur, there was also an underlying current of peace and tranquility. The lodge itself was about halfway up a mountain, nestled deep within a forest. The earthy scent of pine saturated the air along with a mineral-like undertone, revealing why the lodge had been built here in the first place.

Spike took a deep breath and closed his eyes, feeling very much at peace with the world. After he let out his breath he started listening to a finch warbling its little heart out…until Rarity scared it away by dropping her suitcase.

“Isn’t this place just wonderful?”

Spike frowned. “You kind of ruined my Zen moment...”

“Hehe. I’m terribly sorry, darling. I suppose I got a bit overexcited.”

“Mhmm. This place just screams Rarity! I bet you can’t wait to let all that mineral rich water work its magic on your skin.”

Rarity crossed her arms. “Well yes, but this place is also supposed to be romantic and fun! There are plenty of other things to do here other than soak in the hot springs. Besides, staying in there too long may cause you to pass out. More importantly, it makes your skin get all pruny and nobody wants that.”

Ever since Rarity had come back from her spa trip, Spike felt like a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. All of the stress and worry melted away as soon as she pressed her lips against his. He chuckled to himself, knowing full well that the kiss had to have tasted awful but she did it anyway. Personal sacrifice, Spike concluded, was the purest expression of love.

Right now, Rarity was glaring daggers at him for his rather sarcastic comment but she looked more beautiful to him than ever before. While he stared at his lover, the young man’s chest threatened to burst with all of the affection that had welled up inside. Since talk was cheap, he decided to grab Rarity by the shoulders and kiss her for all she was worth.

“Spike…” Rarity gasped. “What…was that for?”

“I just realized how much I love you.”

Rarity giggled. “Aww that’s sweet. But for future reference, please tell me when you’re going to do that. I very nearly bit your tongue.”

“Sure, no problem. I guess we should take our bags to the ro—”

The young couple was so engrossed in their kiss; they failed to notice that someone else had been standing in front of them. The young woman was wearing an emerald green kimono along with a red chrysanthemum flower weaved into her hair. A fierce blush blazed across her cheeks as she twirled a lock of her silky teal bangs, suggesting that she had witnessed their passionate little bout in its entirety.

“I-I’m sorry! Am I…interrupting anything?”

Spike rubbed his neck. “Sorry, I didn’t realize you were standing there. Yeah, we’re done. Can we help you miss?”

“You don’t have to do anything for me. My name’s Coco and I’m here to help you! Would you like me to take your bags, sir?”

“Uhh…sure I guess. But I’m ok with car—”

Coco snatched the suitcase from Spike’s hand. “NO! You’re one of our valued guests! It’s our job to take care of everything. All you need to do is relax.”

“Just holler if you need any help. Those suitcases can get pretty heavy after a while.”

Ten minutes later they arrived at their room and poor Coco practically fell onto the floor, completely exhausted. Due to her cream-colored complexion, any sign of physical exertion was made painfully obvious by the flushing of her skin. As she sat there breathing heavily, Spike felt a pang of guilt hit him straight in the gut.

“Are you alright?”

“I’m…” Coco huffed. “…fine. Just…need…to catch…my breath.”

“Take all the time you need. We aren’t in any hurry. But…you really should have let me help you.”

Coco cleared her throat. “I wouldn’t have been doing my job if I let you do everything. So, there’s no need to feel guilty about it. You guys go ahead and start unpacking. While you’re doing that, I’ll go grab some refreshments.”

Spike didn’t take very long to unpack his things, considering that he only brought what was absolutely necessary. Rarity, on the other hand, took quite a bit longer. It wasn’t because she had packed an absurd amount of clothing. No, it was because her clothes had to be organized and folded exactly to her liking. Once she was done with her task, Rarity took a quick survey of the room to see all it had to offer.

Goodness, I must say the décor in this place is spot-on! I feel like I’m actually in Japan. Hmm…climate control, floor lighting oh and one mustn’t forget the luxurious king sized futon! Why, it’s roomy enough for…two? Oh no no no no! THERE’S ONLY ONE BED! I suppose it makes sense but…I-I’m not sure if I’m ready to sleep in the same bed with Spike.

No…I simply can’t keep thinking that way. Spike has already proven to be an honorable gentleman. He tempered his lust for the sake of my comfort. Such valorous behavior must be rewarded with trust and due affection. Otherwise, I could scarcely call myself a lady…

Rarity’s thoughts were interrupted when Coco returned carrying a bamboo tray loaded with cups of sake and onigiri. Time seemed to slow down for the fashionista as she watched Coco’s sandal catch on the door frame. While it couldn’t be said that Rarity was an athlete, her hand eye coordination was honed by years of working a needle and thread. In that regard, Rarity was quick enough to catch Coco before the clumsy girl could face-plant onto the floor.

The tray, however, was not so lucky. It flew through the air and managed to dump all of its contents all over a thoroughly surprised Spike. Luckily, the tray itself hadn’t whacked Spike in the noggin but that didn’t change that fact that his whole upper torso and head were sopping wet and covered in bits of rice and seaweed. After helping Coco to her feet, Rarity rushed over to Spike.

“Are you alright, darling?”

Spike sighed. “I’m not hurt or anything, just a bit soggy. Is Coco ok?”

“Yes, I believe she is. I managed to catch her before she fell.”

“That’s a relief! I didn’t want her to get her hurt over something as trivial as refre—”

Spike immediately paused when he heard the sound of sniffling. Behind him, Coco was slumped upon the floor unabashedly sobbing into her hands. Thinking fast, he grabbed a tissue and tried to comfort the despondent girl by rubbing her back.

“Hey, it was just an accident. There’s no need to be so upset. I’m totally ok!”

“NO, IT’S NOT OK! YOU ALMOST GOT HURT!” Coco wailed. “I-I’m just a clumsy failure of a hostess!”

“Coco, you aren’t a failure. In fact, you’ve been a very polite and attentive hostess ever since we arrived.”

Coco sniffed. “Y-you don’t understand! I’ve always been pretty clumsy a-and a lots of guests have complained about it. Sometimes I’ll drop trays or break something when I’m trying to clean it or…spill things on guests. Today was my last chance. My Aunt said that she’d have to send me back to Manehatten if I had one more incident!”

“I won’t tell your aunt about what happened if it helps you out. But…you have to promise me that you’ll cheer up. As far as your clumsiness is concerned, Rarity can give you some pointers on how to compose yourself better.”

Coco smiled. “Oh thank you thank you thank you! This means so much to me. Can I get you anything else, anything at all? Oh I know! I’ll go grab some yukatas for the both of you to wear. It’s tradition to wear them around the resort and umm…you’ll probably want to get out of those dirty clothes anyway.”

“That’d be nice. But…I still think I’m gonna need a shower or something.”

“Ah, I almost forgot! You can use the onsen out back to clean up. If you give me about five minutes, I can gather all of the soaps and towels for you.”

“Sure, that sounds good. Oh and Rarity…sorry about all this. I guess we’ll just have to do something fun later.”

Rarity waved her hand. “It’s alright, I understand. Go ahead and do what you need to do. In the meantime, Coco and I are going to have a little girl time.”

Bar Lounge, Sakura Springs Lodge

Despite her initial reservations, Rarity had to admit that Coco was right. The violet hued yukata she now donned was far more comfortable without undergarments. Now that she thought about it, the Japanese custom was certainly not unique. After all, kilts were worn in a very similar fashion. The good thing about yukatas was that they covered the entire body, so the risk of accidently exposing one’s private parts was highly unlikely…unless one was drunk.

Fortunately for Rarity, she was only pleasantly tipsy. While sake was not her first choice of spirits, the brand Sakura Springs carried was far milder than the kerosene flavored swill her father allowed her to try a while back. Regardless of the taste, the main reason she was drinking the stuff now was because it was included in the cost of her ticket.

She smiled to herself as she took another sip, recalling how funny it had been to see her mother get angry at her father after he consumed the whole bottle. People tend to get upset when you’re shit-faced drunk and peeing all over the carpet. Needless to say, Magnum slept on the couch that night…after hand scrubbing the carpet for two hours.

Ah, Magnum and Pearl. They were the very reason she was here right now. Despite being completely oblivious to social decorum, they never failed to show affection and generosity towards their daughters. Rarity loved them unconditionally for this and wouldn’t have traded the two for all of the diamonds in the world.

However, just this one time, she was pleasantly surprised at their choice of resort. When she first saw the tickets, she expected them to be for some out of the way nudist colony. That would have been extremely awkward to say the least. In Rarity’s personal opinion, being nude was something one did in private or in socially acceptable settings. Strutting about naked for hundreds of people to see was an act completely out of her comfort zone. She was already nervous enough at the thought of one particular person seeing her in the nude…

Coco tapped Rarity’s shoulder. “You’ve been awful quiet, Ms. Rarity. Are you feeling ok?”

“Hmm? Sorry dear, I’m afraid I got a bit lost in thought.”

“What were you thinking about?”

Rarity sighed. “I don’t mean to be rude but most of it was rather personal.”

“Oh, sorry. If you don’t feel comfortable talking about it, you don’t have to say anything more.”

Rarity stared at her cup. “Well, we’re both women so I suppose it couldn’t hurt to talk about it. You see, Spike and I… we haven’t…had sex yet. The main reason I wanted to come here with him was to progress that part of our relationship because I promised myself that I would.”

“He seems like a really nice guy. What’s the problem…if you don’t mind me asking?”

Rarity bit her lip. “I’m still a virgin. I mean, I’ve pleasured myself before so it’s not as if I don’t know what sex is all about. But…I still find myself a nervous wreck when I think about Spike entering me. What if I’m not good enough? What if it hurts? I-I…just don’t know what to do!”

“I umm…I’m not an expert at giving advice on relationships. But I can tell you this: take it slow and try to do the best you can. Once the both of you become familiar enough with each other, things will get better and you’ll feel more comfortable.”

“That’s very sensible advice. Thank you, Coco.”

“Just so you know…” Coco whispered into her ear. “The onsen is mixed gender, so there would be nothing stopping from joining your boyfriend.”

Rarity turned beet red. “Do couples…actually make love out there?”

“Oh yes, it’s quite common. We use a two pass system to ensure privacy. One for each half of the couple. If you present it to the attendant, nobody will bother you until the pass is returned. I umm…gave one to Spike for his session and I have another one in case you’d like to join him.”

“Oh, that’s very thoughtful of you.”

Coco nodded. “Thanks for the compliment but I was only doing my job. After all, the vast majority of our patrons are couples.”

“I’m thankful nonetheless.”

“You’re welcome; it’s the least I could do after what happened earlier. So…are you interested in the pass?”

Rarity took another swig of sake. “I believe…I shall make use of it.”

“Good luck, Ms. Rarity.”

Spike closed his eyes as he sank deeper into the mineral rich water. He had finished rinsing off a while ago and was currently just relaxing. The temperature was just right. Warm enough to melt all of the tension away but not hot enough to make you feel like a boiled lobster. Even though he initially teased Rarity about her desire to bathe, the young man begrudgingly admitted that it more pleasant than he gave it credit for.

After letting out a contented sigh, he stared up at the night sky, admiring the beautiful tapestry of stars above him. It was the kind of scenery that inspired astronomers to chart the heavens, philosophers to question if they were alone in the universe, and lovers to whisper sweet nothings while entwined in each other’s embrace.

As he continued to survey the heavens, he noticed just how beautiful the full moon looked tonight. Its pale glowing surface reminded him of Rarity and just how much he longed for her presence. Earlier, he hadn’t failed to notice that the room they were staying in contained only a single futon. Perhaps…if she was comfortable with it, they could at least snuggle. It wasn’t exactly the kind of intimacy he craved, but they had to start somewhere.

Spike was so absorbed in his own little world that he wasn’t paying any attention to his surroundings. That is, until he heard the distinct sound of someone entering the water behind him. Panic began to rise in his chest as the sound became louder. Coco had assured him that no one else was supposed to enter the spring before he returned his pass. Perhaps the attendant made a mistake?

“I’m sorry but the spring is occupied right now. I promise that I won’t be too much longer, so if you’ll…”

The words in Spike’s throat were immediately silenced when he felt a pair of slender arms wrap around his chest. Then it hit him. The unmistakable scent of lilac perfume that Rarity loved to wear flooded his nostrils. If that wasn’t enough to give her away, she tightened her embrace, pressing her breasts against his back. Such was Spike’s surprise that he just stood there completely dumbfounded.

Rarity kissed his neck. “I’d be highly disappointed if you left now, darling.”

“Rarity?! What are you doing here?”

“Why, I’m enjoying a dip in the hot spring with my boyfriend.”

“B-b-but…you’re n-naked.” Spike squeaked.

“Did you honestly expect me to wear a bathing suit? We’re soaking in a hot spring, not the community pool.”

“I thought you weren’t comfortable being naked around me…”

Rarity laid her head on his shoulder. “For the longest time, I wasn’t. But after talking to Rainbow and Coco, I realized something. I have nothing to be afraid of because I know that you’ll be gentle and understanding no matter what happens.”

“You were afraid? Rarity, if I had known I wouldn’t have—”

“Spike, you don’t have to apologize. I let my own anxiety get the better of me when I should’ve discussed it with you in the first place. But that’s all in the past. Granted, I’m still a bit nervous…but let’s just focus on enjoying ourselves, alright?”

Spike swallowed a lump in his throat. “O-ok. What exactly did you umm…have in mind?”

“Stand up, if you would please. I’d like to see what I’m working with.”

Never in his wildest imaginings did Spike believe that tonight would turn out like this. A muddled cocktail of emotions swirled within his mind, none claiming dominance over the other. The two that seemed to be in a shouting match right now were embarrassment and nervousness.

He was slightly embarrassed because the water no longer hid his fully erect manhood, which Rarity now studied intently. He was nervous because he had no idea what he was doing or what to expect from Rarity. Last but certainly not least, he was aroused. Rarity’s naked form set a fire in his loins that could have ignited solid stone. After every single heartbeat, he felt his cock throb, desperately screaming for attention. It was both maddening and exciting all at once!

“Oh my…you certainly don’t lack for size, darling.”

Spike blushed. “I was kind of wondering about that. Do you…like it?”

“I would have liked it no matter the shape or size because it belongs to the one I love. But if it helps your manly pride, then yes I am quite impressed.”
“Heh, that’s cool.”

Rarity gently fondled his balls. “What would you like me to do?”

“Ahhh…could you please suck on it? If you don’t mind, that is.”

Rarity giggled. “How could I possibly say no to an adorable request like that?”

Spike shuddered when he felt Rarity’s tongue slide the entire way up his shaft. She continued to massage his balls but paused as she got to his head. Perhaps she was just mentally preparing herself or deliberately teasing him. Whatever the reason, it drove Spike mad.

He was just about to beg Rarity to get on with it…until he felt a wonderfully warm and wet sensation envelop the tip of cock. Second by agonizing second, she slowly took the rest of his length into her mouth, stopping a half inch shy of his balls. Despite the pleasure he now felt, Spike became concerned when he noticed that Rarity looked like she was about to gag.

“Rarity, are you ok? You can stop if this is making you uncomfortable.”

Rather than reply, she closed her eyes and began to move her soft lips up and down his shaft, steadily increasing her pace as time went on. She had neither skill nor technique but her devotion, as it were, made up for that in spades. Every now and then, her teeth would scrape against Spike’s shaft but the action didn’t hurt him enough to bother mentioning it.

“Mmm…does it feel…good? S-should I move my head a bit faster or perhaps use my tongue a little more?”

Considering that Spike’s penis was still inside her mouth, her attempts to speak made some funny things happen to it. At this point, he didn’t really have any right to complain so the young man let nature take its course.

“N-no, you’re fine as is.”

“Sorry…for not knowing much about this…mmm…”

“No, no it’s great.” Spike whimpered. “You’re awesome, Rarity!”

Upon seeing her lover’s smile, the fashionista promptly returned to her ministrations. As she continued to bob her head up and down, Spike couldn’t help but notice that she was looking at him straight in the eyes. Immediately, he felt a familiar tightening sensation deep within his balls as he reached his limit.

“R-rarity…I…don’t think I can—”

It was too late. Before Spike could even finish his sentence, he unleashed a gooey torrent of cum into his lover’s mouth. In response, Rarity’s eyes widened briefly in surprise but she eventually swallowed every last drop. Once she was finished, she cleared her throat and looked at Spike expectantly.

“Did you enjoy that?”

“That was amazing.” Spike gasped. “Still, I’m sorry that I didn’t give you enough of a warning. I couldn’t hold back anymore…”

“It’s quite alright, darling. I’m happy that I was able to make you feel good. Besides, your…seed wasn’t nearly as unpleasant tasting as I had initially expected.”

Spike licked his lips. “Good. Now, it’s your turn. Just lie down on that ledge over there and spread your legs. I’ll do all the rest.”

The way that Rarity looked, sitting there upon the ledge, nearly gave Spike a heart attack. All of the bravado she had earlier seemingly vanished into thin air. Her legs were tightly pressed together while she cradled her breasts underneath crossed arms.

As Spike approached closer, a musky yet slightly flowery scent hit him like a freight train. It all made sense now. She was embarrassed because she had become so aroused. While Spike considered this to be a very good thing, he knew that he had to be very careful about not embarrassing her further. Ignoring the pleas of his hardening member, he gently kissed her on the lips.

“I want to make you feel good. But…I won’t do anything unless you want me to. Are you ready for us to become one?”

Rarity bit her lip. “I think so. Sorry darling, but I’m just not used to having a man seeing me in such a state of arousal. It’s rather embarrassing…”

“There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. I mean, look at me! I’m already hard again.”

Rarity blushed. “Yes…I noticed. Let us join together but…please be gentle.”

“Don’t worry, I will.”

Spike grasped his cock and carefully guided it into Rarity’s waiting lips. He was only about a quarter of the way when he heard her let out a quiet whimper. Fearing that he’d hurt her, he immediately stopped.

“Are you sure you want to go through with this? If it hurts, I can stop.”

Rarity shook her head. “I-I’m ok. Keep going.”

For what felt like an eternity, Spike continued to inch himself into Rarity’s warm and slippery depths. When he finally hilted himself, he heard Rarity moan as she wrapped her arms and legs around his back. Taking that as his unspoken cue, the young man slowly began to thrust. As he quickened his pace, the meaty sounds of flesh slapping against flesh increased in volume and frequency. That, coupled with Rarity’s mewls of pleasure, made his chest burn with unbridled passion for the woman he loved.

Spike could tell he was nearing his limit again. Rarity was gripping him tighter and tighter with each passing moment, trying to milk his manhood for all its worth. Suddenly, he felt her grip him one last time while she let out a throaty moan. Mere moments later, he too moaned in ecstasy as he pumped his thick seed into her womb. Afterwards, the exhausted and sweaty couple plopped back into the hot spring, embraced one another and enjoyed watching the stars.

Author's Note

I hope this chapter was worth the wait. When I first considered the two of them staying at a hot spring lodge, I immediately thought of Uncle from Jackie Chan Adventures.

"Ayeyaaaaah, must do research!"

And so, two dozen hentai mangas involving hot springs later, I lovingly constructed the last part of this chapter. Hopefully, it is to everyone's liking Honestly, I tried my best to make it as romantic and paced out as I could. Sorry if any of you feel otherwise, that's just how I write my sex scenes. Next chapter, I'll probably focus on Rainbow's date. But I'd like to ask all of you a question first. Should I include the CMC in this story?