Apple Brand Steel

Fritter followed me through the town, "You sure you wanna do this? I mean...I'll help ya while Carrot's working...but do ya really wanna do this?"

I walked through the cobblestone paths and towards an old friend's, "Look...she started this! She issued the challenge. I will not back down to a four foot mare!" I rubbed my arms, "Even if she could cave my head in...." I thought back to Applejack's strong legs, "...Man...she has got an amazing ass...." I grew flustered as I reached the Boutique door, "Shit...so does Carrot.... Damn it, now I'm thinking about asses...."

Fritter scrunched up her muzzle, "Really!? Not me!?"

"Huh- oh! No no no, you're ass isn't nearly half as good." I stated calmly, causing her jaw to practically drop to the floor, "Hey, they work. They do manual labor! You used to run a bar. And--"

"Buck you--"

"And...you've got a cute face. Wide hips too, but your butt isn't squishy enough or strong enough, to compare to those two."

Fritter just glared at me, "Ya' know, you're lucky ya' said I was cute...otherwise you'd be in a damn ditch right now." She spun around, slapping me with her tail, "And bakin' builds muscles too...just...different muscles!"

I scratched my head, "Is that what you did back in Appleloosa?"

Fritter nodded feverishly, "Damn right, best dang apple pastries ya ever did eat!" She slowly started walking away, "Now I'll go tell AJ, you..do whatever you're gonna do."

"Thanks!" I turned to the fancy fashion palace and walked inside. A rush of cold air quickly pushing the summer heat from my skin, and the scent of clean floral arrangments filled my nose.

Rarity sat behind a counter, mending a torn shirt sleeve, "One moment darling, I'll-- Oh! It's you, did you receive my notice?"

I walked over, leaning my hip against the counter, "About the horseshoes, yeah." I looked away from her, trying to be sly, "Speaking of, how would you feel about helping me out for a little discount?"

Rarity set the shirt aside and perched her hooves on the counter, "What kind of help?"

"You're friends with Applejack, right?"

"Indeed."

"Well I need your help to...instill a little jealousy into her." I interlaced my fingers and set my hands on the counter, "And in return...I'll sell you the horseshoes at cost."

I could see a single bead of sweat run down her temple, "And here I was under the impression you two were dating. Am I allowed to ask why?"

"She's dating another human to get back at me! And I- I think turnabout is fair, no?"

Rarity leveled her expression, eyebrows flat and unfeeling, "Who's to say she's not simply moving on?"

I froze, caught like the selfish bastard I really was, "...Look...I just want a shot. A regular, first date, nice dinner, shot. That's all."

Rarity sighed, "She has a hoof fetish. I'll find my best pair of socks and meet you on the front step." She left the counter and turned back towards the inside of the shop. "I've been getting under her skin for months, it's an art you see."

I stood confused for a bit, "Rarity...you are an amazingly vindictive mare...."

"Vindictive!? Hardly, that man with the decapitated pony head is going to see vindictive...." She trotted off, her mention of Ponyville's newest attraction slipping past. I knew of the Headless Horse, and talked with the guy back on a market day.

I walked to the front door, waiting until Rarity returned with a quartet of high purple socks pulled up to her flank. "Yes...I know, rather sexy," she giggled girlishly, "You know there are some times I wish I felt something for your race."

I shrugged, "There are times I wish I didn't love a pony.... Times are weird." I walked over, cradling her body and starting out the door, "So what's the plan here?"

Rarity snuggled against my chest, "Simply put, we stick to Applejack, you caress the undersides of my hooves, and the rest is up to my acting." She tossed her mane back, "And darling...I can act."

I slowly made my way through town, "Oh no, I believe you. You have quite the reputation for being...extravagant."

Rarity grew flustered, "And humans have a reputation for being perverts!"

I gave her a bit of an angry look, "Fucking straight for the jugular! Geez...."

Rarity pushed her forelegs out, "I'm sorry...I've been getting harassed by a human, and it's really rather...obnoxious."

I coughed roughly, "Is this guy...a problem?"

Rarity huffed, "It's not a boy...and it's fine." She crossed her socked forelegs, "Is it so hard to believe not everypony is going to be interested in humans!? Is it so strange to think not everybody is going to be interested in a pony!?"

I shook my head as we mad our way through the town and towards the dusty path back to the farms, "No, that's completely reasonable. But...if she's harassing you, you should call the guard."

"No...no, I can handle it. Besides, I'm Rarity, I'm not about to be bested by a spindly teenager with attachment issues."

"Ehhm- sure...."

"What?" she snapped, nearly falling to the dirt as I took a sharp turn into the orchard, "You don't think I can do it!?"

I made sure not to drop her, giving her hooves a quick rub. She let out a soft gasp and kicked me away. "It's not that. Just.... Not to make us sound all rapey, but.... Saying no just makes everything harder."

Rarity let out a loud annoyed groan, "Why, why must you humans always refer to your genitalia in such lewd fashions!?"

I grabbed her hoof, rubbing the inside with my thumb and causing Rarity to giggle before kicking me away again. "Comedy. There is nothing funny about vagina, but you say pussy, it's fucking hilarious! I mean, a small shriveled up dick is just kinda sad, but a big floppy cock? Get out of here, comedy gold."

Rarity scrunched her muzzle up, finally letting me massage her back hoof, "I..." she tried to keep from giggling, "I- I suppose.... I will admit, from what I've seen it can be rather humorous...."

I scratched my head, turning onto the Apple family property. "I thought you didn't do humans?"

Rarity sighed, curling her forelegs, "Admittedly there was a time when I was curious. He cradled me, treated me wonderfully, he was amazing. But I just...I couldn't. It just felt...wrong." She settled back into my arms, "But...this does feel nice.... Secure in the arms of a friend...however crude and blue collar you may be."

"Aw geez, thanks." I lifted her hoof, sliding my thumb between the ridge that ran from the front to the back. "But here's a joke. A blacksmith carrying a royal white to impress a dapple apple ass with a pile of freckles."

Rarity was stunned for a moment, "I get it...it's funny because it's true.... You seem to have a fascination with Applejack's rear end."

"It's good...it's uh...it's good." I spotted Applejack walking over, "You ready?"

"Ready and-- Oh my!" She jumped as I jammed my thumb against her under hoof. She let out an exaggerated moan as she stretched her leg out, "Daaarling, your fingers are abosluuutly diiivine!" she devolved into a series of fake orgasmic throes.

Applejack simply walked up and sat before me, "Dave...Fritter said ya--"

"Aaaah!, Darling...you're too rough...." Rarity cooed, kicking her forelegs, "Oh...hello Applejack."

Applejack wore an extremely grim look. "Mornin'. Ya...with her now?"

"I--"

Rarity cut me off, "Oh darling, I wish you could have seen it. I mean at first I was skeptical, but a quick date last night, and he was just...so passionate." she threw her head back into my arms, staring up at me and forcing a blush across her face, "And when things grew heated...his soft...firm- ooooo, wonderful movements...how he worked my hooves, caressing my body.... And when he finally came to take me...his sweaty body pressing against my own, fluids mixing, his-"

Applejack looked uneasy, her face mixing with jealousy and anger.

Rarity leaned against my chest and inhaled, "-scent, his feel. And even when entering my temple...filling me with the thick warmth I so deserved, it was marvelous. So powerful, yet so gentle." she let out a pleased, semi orgasmic coo, "And when things mounted...when he," Rarity covered her mouth, bright red across her nose, "the heat...the thickness. The constant attention to my tender body...."

Applejack stood up, "Well...I'm glad ya.... Glad...ya.... Eeeyep...." she turned away, tail tucked between her legs.

"Oooooo, darling, stop it...faster...soft--" Applejack disappeared into the thick orchard. She let out a girly squeal and kicked her hooves, "Did you see her face!?"

I nodded, "She uh...." I plucked Rarity's socks off and set her down, "She looked hurt."

Rarity cocked her head, "That's what you wanted, right?"

I scratched my head, "I...not sure...." I stopped my nervous tick and stuffed my hands in my pockets, "Well...you said you'd act...and you acted.... I think we're square."

Rarity nodded, "I must admit...it was rather fun. Tell me, do you know of any...stallions, who might--"

"...That would spend the night with you?"

Rarity nodded squeamishly, "That...excitement, has left me rather...hot."

I sighed, "Rarity...think about who I know. Farmers a--"

"Rough and tumble...I know. But- look, can you help?"

I looked back at the fields, "Just walk the fields...I guarantee you'll find someone for the night."

Rarity turned her nose up, "Well...that's not a terrible idea. Not exactly the most romantic...or...hygienic...."

"I was--" I stopped and covered my mouth, "I uh...there's this human in Manehattan.... He uh...specializes in.... Look, I overheard some of the farmer talking about him. Do you--"

"Darling I told you I'm not--"

"You can pay him to...do just about anything. Those mares I was talking about, sick shit." I rubbed my hands, "I'm sure you could...like...hire him to pretend to be a stallion...."

Rarity grew bright red and angry, "The fact that you would even.... Who are these mares?"

"Vineyard and Pumpkin Grove." I pointed to a small house out past the apple fields, "They live up there...."

Rarity swished her tail about, "...I'll think about it." she turned away and looked towards the far off house, "Do you get a representative fee for this, or are you just a pervert?"

I shrugged, "Mostly the second." I looked back to Applejack's home, feeling a little melancholy as I spotted her in the window. "I'm gonna, go." I turned to the path back home, walking past Rarity and down the sun beaten path. The expansive fields and smiling faces felt drained, the color washed from the world ever so slightly.

I felt tired, like someone had pressed a weight against my back and was slowly dragging me into the mud. I made my way down the dirt paths, heading home and finding Fritter waiting in the window.

I hurried up, pushing the door open and almost hitting Carrot in the nose, "Dave! Becarefu--" I cut her off, scooping her up and carrying her over to Fritter. "Um...what's happening?"

Fritter looked me over, nodding twice and walking with me. I lead her from the sparsely furnished entry into a cozy den. I sat down on the floor. Carrot finding herself pulled against my chest. I nuzzled her mane, enjoying the strangely musky smell. "...You're sweaty."

Carrot shifted in my grip, "Sorry."

I moved my hands to her stomach and pulled her against me. "It's fine...just...don't leave me."

Fritter walked over before my eyes, "Ya did it?"

I nodded, my face half buried in Carrot's orange curls, "Yeah...."

Fritter stared me in the eyes, "Was it worth it?" I pursed my lips and buried my face in Carrot's mane. "Guess not...."

I spent the majority of the day resting on the floor, with or without my mares. I just felt low, and no amount of talking or fake enthusiasm would get me out of my funk. I just needed to rest, think things through again.