A long couple of months had passed since the concert. Rebuilding of Ponyville had gone underway, new security measures had gone under way, and word has gone out to the other nations to meet the Princesses several months down the line. This allowed for life around Canterlot Castle to some what return to normal. Some what. The scene playing in front of me made sure of that. The sounds of Octavia Melody's cello rang throughout the grand hallways of the castle; her beautiful, sweet songs sang just as beautiful as the mare playing the instrument. Her expertly trained hooves gracefully made the Bethooven masterpiece come to life. To the standard pony, they would see an untouchable mare, who's stoic nature and unwavering spirit brought her to a level above everypony. What I saw was a mare in heat. As I sat in my personal dungeon with said mare, I couldn't help but admire how she powered through her performance despite how much her body practically screamed to be satiated. Her delectable scent filled the room, causing my instincts to cry out to breed this fertile female in front of me.

A smile crept onto my muzzle as ideas began pour into my head as I watched her try to relieve some of her heat by rubbing her hind legs together. My eyes glanced towards my "toy chest," thinking about one particular enchanted toy that would possibly help with her tension... or make it worse. Either way I was going to gain some enjoyment out of my little submissive mare one way or another. Her performance faltered for just a moment when she noticed me getting up from my place on the couch. A whip to her flank from my tail as I walked passed told her everything she needed to know. "Keep playing." Her song picked back up, allowing me to revel in the masterpiece as I searched in my chest, picking out everything I needed to test her ability to stay focused.

"You seem mighty relaxed today." Princess Luna greeted me as she approached my basking spot in the garden. The warm afternoon sun helped warm my scales against the colder autumn air. Winter was coming, and I wanted to spend as much time as I could enjoying the remaining sunlight. Luna sat down next to me in an effort to rest after walking whatever distance she just did, her pregnant belly looking ready to burst any moment granted she still had a few months left. I enjoyed the site now laying down next to me, the dragon pony hybrid developing in her womb, filled me with a sense of pride. Pride that wished it could do the same to Octavia. Perhaps i should seek out a dragoness to add to the herd. Maybe one like Empress Em... Stop it brain!

"Well, Octavia's performance this morning was absolutely astonishing. She managed to perform for a solid two hours before she gave in to a break." Luna looked up at me with a knowing smile, often having the same private concerts with Octavia during her time off. Of course these moments were only able to happen when she was back in Canterlot; either home from tour, or on break from symphony. She had her life still, and neither Luna nor myself wished to take her from it. Smoke spilled from my nostrils at the sudden realization of Octavia mentioning having to leave for a concert with DJ Pon3, a famous Ponyville disc jockey that specialized in dubstep. Now I had no problems with that DJ, considering how close of friends the two are. No my problem was Neon Lights, another artist tagging along on the tour. Even though Octavia said she'd be alright, the fact that my mare was in heat with another stallion present immediately sent a fit of rage to my head.

"What's the matter, Love?" The sound of a concerned Luna brought me out of my thoughts and back to reality. Bending down to nuzzle the side of Luna's neck, I reassured her of just thinking about Octavia and her tour. "I'll admit I'd be lieing if I said I wasn't worried about her, but she has her career to look after. All we can do is be there for her and wish her the best."

I smiled as I kissed her cheek, "Spoken like a caring mother. I guess my fear is some stallion taking advantage of.."

"Hey there, Princess!" Both of our heads turned as a voice interrupted our conversation. To our surprise, and a bit of confusion, Vinyl Scratch, aka DJ Pon3, Octavia, and Neon Lights were trotting up to meet us. Vinyl wore a huge grin, her purple shades doing little to hide her excitement as they came to a stop in front of us. The three lined up in front of us with Vinyl's white slender body to the right, Neon Lights in the middle, and Octavia to the left. Brief eye contact with Octavia told me she wasn't very comfortable. Not just from her heat, but the fact Neon was standing a bit too close to her, his wings practically groping her flank as they listened to Vinyl speak. "Octy here wanted to say something to you guys. I'm not sure what about, but considering the guards let her in without questions cool on its own." Octavia face hoofed as she heard her friend talking, her cheeks taking on a deeper shade of red than her already aroused state.

"Vinyl, I've told you countless times that the guards let everypony in. They keep the peace not determine who goes in and stays out." Octavia spoke, before taking a step forward.

Only for Neon Lights to cut in front of her, "Sup Princess, I don't think we've ever met. Names Neon Lights, DJ Extraordinaire, Rocker of Nights and Mares." Luna gave a displeased look as her hoof was kissed by Neon, who had picked it up without any disregard. "Perhaps when you have heard my music I might be so blessed as to allow you to grace my bedroom?" A puff of smoke from my nostrils and an audible growl caused him to turn to me, "Like, what's wrong with your pet? I didn't think Dragons were allowed in Equestria."

"First off he is not my pet, but my lover, and I'm the only one allowed to call him so." Luna interjected while forcing her hoof from his, " and second no pony is allowed to kiss my hoof unless they have my explicit permission." A glance at Octavia showed her tail flicker fiercely at Luna's last statement, understanding full well what she meant by that statement. Octavia decided that it would be best to do what she needed and stepped in between Luna and Neon the later of whom backed up next to Vinyl. The same shit eating grin worn on his light gray muzzle. A wing swept back through his green and black mane before slapping Vinyl's flank coming down.

When Octavia got close to me and Luna she simply bowed and meekly spoke,"Thank you for allowing me to play for you these last couple of days. I look forward to when we do it again." After speaking she turned around and made her way back to the other two.

"Oh by the way, our first concert is here in Canterlot. You two should, like, totally come!" Vinyl yelled before turning and leaving with her friends.

"What's on your mind, Love?" I glanced down at Luna to see her deep in thought, an armored hoof graced her chin as she gently rubbed it.

"I'm just wondering how Ruby was doing, I haven't heard from her for some time." I nodded in agreement to her concern, Ruby was with Princess Twilight on a field trip to the Everfree Forest with the Ponyville school to teach young fillies and colts about plants and animals. She'd been gone for a week now, and frankly, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit anxious as well. But I trusted that filly, and deep down I knew that if there was any trouble, Princess Twilight would alert us. We found ourselves walking towards the edge of the Canterlot Gardens, finding a good vantage point that overlooked Ponyville. Luna and I froze in place at the scene that played before us, Ruby was in trouble.

My hooves ached as I sprinted as fast as I could through the Everfree, the constant throbbing pain in my wings reminding me that flying was not an option. The sounds and yelling of the Enclave scouts told me that they were right on my tail. I had decided to go exploring in the forest on my own after the school trip a few days ago, however, my explorations led me straight into an Enclave camp. Sunlight burned brightly through what I assumed to be the clearing into the fields. My lungs burned and my legs started getting weaker and slower as fatigue let itself be known. Blindly, I ran as fast as I could towards the light, tripping on a raised root in the ground and halting my escape.

A sharp twang rang in my ears as an arrow pierced the bark of a tree next to me. Fighting through the pain I felt in my legs, and ignoring the warmth that had started spreading down my leg, I forced myself to run as hard and fast as I could until I finally made it out into the clearing. The sight of Ponyville in the distance brought a great relief in my chest as I ran towards it. As I got to the center of the field, my hind leg gave out from under me. My vision swam in a field of white as my adrenaline started to recede, revealing every cut, scrape, and sore muscle in my body. Every effort I made to move proved futile as my own body refused my commands. the sharp sound of arrows impacting the ground started to get louder as the Enclave launched a small flurry of arrows my direction. My life flashed before my eyes as I realized that I was going to die. I wanted to scream, but all that escaped my throat were the gasps of air my lungs desperately needed. I wanted my mom to hold me. I wanted my daddy and Jitter to protect me. I wanted to live.

As the arrows grew closer and closer, I closed my eyes and braced for the inevitable impacts. For what felt like an eternity, I laid there, completely helpless; and yet my death did not come. Instead, the sounds of the arrows were replaced by the sound of a hearty laugh.

"Hahahaha! Relax, Little Pony, Spaangolz is here for you." I opened my eyes just long enough to see the image of a dragon standing above me. His wings were held in front of him in the form of a shield. As I looked up at his smiling form, a small smile graced my lips as my vision faded into black.

Author's Note

Took me long enough to finish this chapter. Mainly thanks to LoL. And yes, I am basing a character on Braum from League of Legends. Next chapter is going to be a lot of fun to do, so look forward to it.