"I have grandchildren? Dear god no I'm a granny" Faust groaned flicking me with her tail as I snorted. "You are a brave soul young human, you have saved not only my two daughters but have even managed to give me two more. You could have at least bought me dinner first" she finished the two of us laughing despite our battered state. "Though I am saddened to hear about your fight with them. Lachlan I know you are upset with them but you must understand how vital a mate is to an alicorn. Alicorns very rarely take a mate after their first dies. Despite what many belief we are not immortal and do in fact die of old age. Though we can easily live for hundreds of thousands of years. You see the reason the mares treat you as such is because in their eye you are their heart. When an alicorn gives themselves to a pony that pony becomes part of them and if they were to die it is not uncommon for alicorns to die of a broken heart. the scar of a loved one's death never goes away." she paused shuddering as a lone tear trickled down her face.

"You lost some pony didn't you?" I spoke up Faust nodding as she took a deep breath.

"I lost my mate to Tirek back when I was still pregnant with Luna. It was one of the worse times of my life as my rampaging hormones grief and stress nearly led me to taking my own life. I do not condone my daughters for their foolish and inexperienced behavior, but at least understand that they would never think you a pet or a play thing. An alicorn will only mate with one whom's soul they have seen and matches up to them 100%. When Nightmare Moon and Molestia raped you it was not out of spite nor evilness but an instinctual courting ritual granted they had no idea at the time. I assumed that it was not until the elements washed away the hate and maliciousness that the two realized why they had done what they had done. It was why the two came to love you so quickly because they found you over all aura and presence calming. When an alicorn finds a mate. They first see if the pony or human's personalities interest and over all feelings match up to their own. Then they force themselves on their future mate to show them that they are strong and capable of protecting them. Whilst slightly twisted it is our way of proving ourselves worthy." She finished as I took in her words reflecting on what that meant for me as I with a small smile was reminded of the popular phrase love at first sight.

"If rape is a courting thing then why is it that Luna and Celestia are in the herd. Celestia and I get along good enough but she has shown no actual love towards me and Luna seems to put up with me and no more." I questioned, pausing as the alicorn chuckled.

"My dear, Alicorns do not mate for the hell of it. Though I think Molestia and Nightmare Moon may have done so in this strange case but at the same time they will have assessed you and found you worthy. There are odd cases in every society. Regarding my daughters, even if you think the two show no interest I can assure you that they do. Luna even as a foal was very good at hiding her true emotions. If you gave her a chance I think you would see a very different pony. As for the courting aspect why would they, they already mated with you as Nightmare Moon and Molestia. It is a weird case but I believe that it still counts. Nightmare Moon and Molestia's feelings spawned from Celestia and Luna when you first met them they assessed you and saw you worthy had the two never come along, I can guarantee you that my two daughters would have tried to court you eventually." She chuckled

"Ahhh finally out of that anti teleporation field!" the mare groaned stretching her limbs as sharp pops ran sounded from her back. "I know you do not wish to leave just yet, but we must travel to Canterlot so I can sort this out. The longer you are away from your mates the more dangerous they will become in trying to find you. I will not let them hurt you but I hope that you will be the bigger person here and forgive the fools for being so childish. I will personally make sure that they are taught how to deal with their urges and the rules of being mated but by the same token you are not free of blame. Your habit of keeping things to yourself is neither practical nor good in a relationship like this. Neither side may have secrets that could affect the other. You will not apologies as you are not in the wrong in regards to their mistakes, but for the sake of the ponies and your foals you will be there for them and I know for a fact that they will be there for you. By all means remain angry at them and even punish them by ignoring them but you must at least be where they feel they can protect you. Alicorns panic when they don't know where their mate is or don't feel like they can protect them. All long lived species have this instinct. Changeling queens and even draconequus experience it. They need to know that you are there

so that they at least feel that they are protecting you. I will teach them how to soften these urges allowing you far more freedom but please given them a chance" she finished as I grimaced feeling slightly foolish as she made both myself and the herd sound like petty children.

"Fine, but they get one chance!"

"Fuck" I wheezed gritting my teeth, despite her under malnourished state the alicorn was still fucking heavy. Having teleported to canterlot I had ended up tripping and having the large mare fall on me.Faust groaned rubbing her head as I punted her off me climbing to my feet as I offered her a hand. "Look I know you are most likely exhausted and desperate to see your daughters but for both our sake lets gets something to eat!" I instructed as my companion gave a hesitantly nod as I saw the glint of excitement in her eyes.

"That would be lovely" she sighed resting her hands on my shoulder using me as a crutch as we made our way to the dinning hall. With it being around seven I knew that we had about twenty minutes before the herd made there way down to eat. . This gave us plenty of time to grab a bite to eat and then hopefully give me time to think of how I was going to explain my sudden reappearance as well as the return of their mother.

"Mmm oh god this is good" the mare moaned tearing off another slice of bread as she hungrily tore into the large helping of mixed veg, hay bacon, soup and fries. the mare had cleared four plates already and was quickly making her way though a fifth. Gravy and bits of sauce hung from her muzzle as all pretense of elegance and power was abandoned.

I notice that you use god whilst others use your name why is that" I spoke up the mare pausing as she gave me a small grin.

"Quite simple really, Alicorns are not gods as much as some back then thought we were. The reason I assume is because my daughters bless them saw me as such, given how I was the protector of this land for tens of thousands of years. I am assuming that when I fought Tirek and beat him the girls, assumed me dead. I am guessing that they made me out as some heavenly being" she chuckled fondly. "Now enough talk pass me more of that hay bacon I belief it is called" she ordered greedily grabbing the plate off of me, emptying its contents as she went back to stuffing her face.

"I need him"

"I know, trust me we all do."

"Enough let us eat" Luna replied aggressively as the doors opened. five pair of eyes honed in on me shock and disbelief apparent as I gave a small wave. Sharp gasps followed as their eyes locked onto the alicorn next to me. There was a dead silence as Faust finished off the last strand of pasta that she had mixed in with the hay bacon.

"Mother" Celestia croaked her eyes welling up as the alicorn paused turning to look at her daughter as a sad smile worked its way onto her face. Rising to her feet the mare gingerly wiped her face with a napkin as she made her way over to the group. Nightmare Moon and Molestia cowered slightly retreating as the red headed alicorn shook her head.

"My beautiful baby girls" she cooed, pulling all four of the mares closer as she enveloped the four shocked alicorns in a hug.

"Mummy" Luna whispered tears streaming down her face as she sobbed setting the others off as the mare happily comforted her daughters as I watched the scene silently. Chrysalis looked between Faust and me, putting two and two together as she gave a soft smile.

"But we aren't—" Moon went to say, pausing as Faust lightly tapped her on the nose.

"You two may not be biological, but you are still my children." she stated the night alicorn burying her head into the larger alicorns neck as she sobbed. I despite my anger could not stop a small smile from working its way onto my face.The mare slowly released her hold on her children steeping back as not a dry eye was seen between them Faust looked at her daughters with pride as the mares sniffled and tried desperately to hide the tears that fell.

"How?" Molestia spoke up the red haired alicorn pointing to me as the four looked at me in confusion.

"This human came across me by accident and was able to free me from my imprisonment. Working together the two of us barely made it out of that place. You have not been treating you mate right and I am here to make sure that what happened between you and Lachlan never happens again" she stated seriously the mares pausing as they looked cautiously from me to Faust.

Two weeks later

Faust had recovered nicely from her imprisonment, her form starting to fill out again as she easily ate more than the rest of us combined. After three days in hospital which were spent fixing the nerves in her damaged leg as well as keeping her in quarantine until they were sure that she wasn't carrying any millenium old disease . The doctors were glad to see massive improvement and with a word of warning that she not strain herself they had allowed her to check out.

When she wasn't spending time with her daughters teaching them about the importance of trust she was teaching them techniques to stop panic attacks when their mate was occupied or away for small intervals. The mares were slowly learning but they were struggling. I was impressed that they were so eager to learn. Faust had been keeping me updated on their progress. The mare was putty when it came to her grand foals, always happy to step in and baby sit when I or the girls were busy.

I avoided contact with the mares I needed time to think to know if this relationship we had was going to work! They had to my relief respected my choice and whilst slightly hurt they understood. Chrysalis and I were still at odds having gone from simply ignoring the other two full out screaming matches. Though I admitted that striking her across the face was the last thing I had wanted to do as the mare had been in tears.

Faust had luckily steeped in to prevent blood shed. For the past week I had isolated myself

I had awoken screaming in panic as once again the nightmares had hit hard the horrors in that catacomb plaguing my mind. My body shivered as I tried to lay back down my head splitting as the winter cold did little to boast my mood. Shivering I tried to desperately warm myself up my teeth chartering as tears ran down my face. The nightmares were getting worse and the winter months were making it hell for me as I tried to bury my head into my pillow.

"Are you okay?" Chrysalis spoke up causing me to jump as the mare sat beside me gently placing a hand on my back her fur warming the area as I shivered. I refused to look at her still angry as the mare gently massaged my back gaining small gasps of pleasure as the warmth and soothing motion helped to calm my racing heart.

"You look cold Lachlan do you wish for us to join you?" Molestia asked the mare materializing out of the darkness as I stubbornly shook my head.

"I'm fine thank you" I stuttered my teeth chattering as the mare gave a sad smile. Tears slowly dried on my face as the mare sighed getting onto the bed as she pulled my form closer. One by one the others appeared from the dark some looking half asleep as they huddled around me providing me with warmth. Chrysalis gave me a loving kiss, straddling me as I tried to push her off.

"Say the word and we will leave. We just though that on such a cold night you wouldn't mind us joining you" the changeling purred her lips centimeters away from my ear as I gave a small glare. But despite her teasing I saw genuine concern in her eyes as she and the rest watched me silently. I knew that if I told them to leave they would but by that same token they were all gambling on the off chance that i would accept and that we could built our relationship from here. If I refused them then it could potentially mean the end of the herd. But could I do it? They had hurt me and I had hurt them, but could I bring myself to love them like before?

The answer was easy as I looked at them I gave a sad sigh as the mares stiffened waiting for my answer with baited breath

"It is a bit cold tonight" I chuckled fixing them with a small but suggestive smile. "Maybe you girls could find a way to help me warm up?"

"Felling warmed up enough" Moon purred resting her hand on my chest as I gave a tired nod.

"Oh yeah!" I chuckled, the rest of the mares laying sweaty and naked. Huddled together. their warmth had helped to still the nip of winter as I found myself trapped between six mares and a draconquus. Molestia's head rested on my stomach her favorite spot as Chrysalis head rested on my shoulder. Razor fang was out for the count spooning her niece groping her as she suckled on her neck. Celestia was sandwiched in-between myself and Chrysalis her body acting as a foot rest for the changeling. Luna was resting beside my head using her body as a make shift pillow as additional blankets kept the night alicorn warm. Gently gripping my head Luna brought her lips to mine as I smiled the mare cheekily throwing in a bit of tongue as my hands gently explored her chest.

"Thank you Lachlan" she hummed her eyes closing as my head came to rest between her cleavage as I gave a small mumble of acknowledgement my eyes heavy as I drifted off Eris brushing her head against molestia as the two lay content on my stomach.

Author's Note

Don't worry the relationship is not going back to abusive. Faust will be able to keep the mares in line now that she is back. Lachlan will start to see drastic improvements in the mares! As for them shagging each other yeah it is a nice start but sex and being civil did not cure everything so don't worry.