Embracing the Sun

--->>>Celestia<<<---

'A picture is worth a thousand words'. I quote that from a pony I spoke to fifteen hundred years ago, and from a human that I overheard when he was taking a picture with his mate. But the quote seems less in meaning to me, less in purpose, and almost ethereal to the world around me.

A memory is worth a million words, but reality is priceless, as is the moment I share with Joshua. He seems so at peace with treating me to this one day of shopping and dining in this very established restaurant. He's smiling contently as the waitress brings our main course and tips my drink with another glass.

Perhaps it is the alcohol I smell in my fourth glass, but that is not new to a mare like me. I've only been intoxicated twice in my life, and both times consisted of 'her' breaking out long enough to have some fun with the stallions. Blasted mare ruined everything I have, even my purity, but at least my first time (with the one I love) will come true.

Anyway. It was close to ten o'clock when Joshua and I dined on the meals we ordered, although we were full from the salads and breadsticks. Even though he sat across from me, I felt his happiness touch me as the silence troubled us. He chuckled with me, sharing how silly our embarrassment was; silly, but helpful.

I feel completely intertwined with his life, as if our souls are not just merged but completely fused into one. These last few months have given me a broad perspective of what it is like to love and be loved back. I was once a mare that completely envied her subjects for having that one gift I'd thought to never have. Behind my smile and loving nature, I was depressed and angry at the ponies for having someone to call their true love.

It infuriated me so much that I had to leave Canterlot on some occasions to release my pent-up anger without frightening anyone. I would buck trees and rocks and scream to the heavens, and mostly throw whatever I can grab with my power.

Funny...I use to beg the heavens to make me mortal. Now I pray that Joshua will share eternity with me, and be kind enough to tolerate how much I need him in my life. I've been so clingy that any male would run and hide, but he's been very accepting of this. A great deal of confusion flows through my mind as I think about it.

So many questions attack me, even when this night is so perfect, questions that are rather insulting than helpful. Whether or not to ask Joshua these questions is a fear that I try on a daily basis to move past.

He smiles at me and winks his eye, but I just stare at him as though he is a complete stranger. I know him yet fear that this is all a dream or going to end because I am not the one that fits his wants.

Could...could he want a different mare?

Am I just an old mare that he pities?

Is this all just an illusion that I've sunk into?

Does....does he want me, or even...love-

"I love you." my thoughts are broken by those words. His hand is gently grasping mine as I realize that I have taken my last bite of this vegetable soup I ordered.

Slowly, I place the spoon into the bowl and wipe my lips before the music around us changes to something more romantic. I can feel my chest choking on the words as we stare at one another. Those three words did something I had yet to realize, something that is warm and powerful.

I was too busy listening to the female human that is singing in those boxes called speakers. It sounds so beautiful, but I wonder if maybe someone used dark magic to trap her in them.

I must be silly for thinking that. Magic is nonexistent here; at least in the reality of humans. I, on the other hoof, am not part of this world's reality, and neither is Joshua.

"I love you too." I soothe through the music. His smile grows a little bigger as the other couples stand up and take one another to the middle of the room. They begin to dance and whisper things as Joshua strokes my hand with his thumb, sending a very nice sensation to my spine.

If I didn't know any better, I'd say that my body is reacting to our connection, signaling me how much he loves me.

I put a hand to my cheek and look away. Joshua had embarrassed me enough to bring out the flush of my cheeks. I was so giddy with this date that I could not fight how awkward it felt to be treated like a teenager again. For that is exactly what Joshua has done all day, he has treated me like a girl again and spoiled me like I'm his mare.

Like....No...I am his mare and he is my stallion, and that is how it will be for all of eternity.

"So have you planned things out for when I return with you?" he asked, his grip slipping from my palm for some odd reason. I could have sworn that I pulled my hand away, or felt shocked by his question that I recoiled.

"What do you mean?" I asked. He chuckled into the back of his hand and rounded the table, leaving no space between us.

"I mean have you figured out the arrangements of my living?" he clarified, "I mean it is fine if I need to live outside of Canterlot and get a job, but I don't want our relationship to be a secret. Secrecy is the one thing that will make our relationship end in a heartbeat."

I took that to heart and pursed my lips. I had not thought of the living arrangements for when we go back, nor take into consideration how others will react when they discover I have a mate. Joshua will surely want to bring possessions of his own to Equestria, but where he is going to live did not cross my mind until now.

I fidgeted with my mane, or hair, as humans call it, and nibbled on my tongue in mere frustration. A nigh impossible sigh graces my lips during his pursuit of living differently.

I feared what he would say to me if I suggested what is on my mind. He's already slept with me, but that is just for safety and comfort from the worries of that wretched human girl finding us. We have never shared a bed as a couple or as lovers, just as two creatures that need something to hold onto for warmth, safety, or comfort.

"Well..." I coughed into my hand and forced our gazes to lock. And by force I mean I forced myself. Mind you, I was beyond afraid to admit what it is I want. "...I was thinking that you would sleep with me...in my room...fr-from now on."

At that point I turned red and hid behind my hair. This bloody human girl I copied from that video game has so much hair that I can hide my entire figure in it. I was so embarrassed and afraid of him saying no that I thought of my life being over. It is what I want, but it involves Joshua agreeing.

He said nothing for a few seconds, thus my worry became a crash of self-esteem and depression. I felt like crap all over again, nothing more than the cheap rut my Gala Date told me I was when we were in school.

I screwed up! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!

I was about to cry and run out the door so that I was no longer his burden, but Joshua pulled me close and moved my hair from in front of my face. His hands slipped around my neck and pulled me into the most wonderful kiss a mare can feel. My mind went blank; there were butterflies in my stomach as he stole my breath.

It was a real kiss from him, a kiss that he is willing to give. His lips were so warm and smooth that I was almost lost in finding his entrance, but his tongue led me in.

Sweetly, like a strawberry exploding in my mouth, with unforgettable taste, his tongue touched mine and snaked in different spots. His hands, his warm, soft hands, they slithered down and firmly dug into my lover back, causing jolts of heavenly tingles to bullet where it is highly unnecessary.

Bullet....Since when did I use that form of tongue?

Perhaps my connection with Josh is stronger than I know.

"Sleeping with you, with the most beautiful mare in the entire universe...I'd like that." he whispered sultrily, noses touching.

I gasped at how strongly he said those words; it was like he claimed me in an instant. I was so entangled in this moment that I had forgotten about the other couples dancing in the middle of the room. It wasn't until the song changed over to something more divine that I felt lost in Joshua's ambitious intentions.

The singer was magnificent. A true beauty of music gifted us with this sudden change in our date.

Before I could ask what 'My Sweet Joshua' is doing, he stood me up and walked me to the middle of the floor while this new song started. I loved how it matched my needs and wants for Josh; the words said everything about me.

Stand on a mountain, yes. Bathe in the sea, yes. Be like this forever....YES!

Did I smile to that thought?

"Josh, what are you-"

"Dance with me." he whispered. I was suddenly overcome with fear; my legs went numb as he took my hands and guided them to positions that are nowhere alike to a pony dancing.

I looked at my mate as though he had lost his mind. "D-dance, as in right now?" I spluttered quietly, receiving a nod as his response. "N-no, no, no. I haven't danced in over-"

"It's okay. All you have to do is follow me and relax." He put his hand around my waist, maybe a little lower, but that's okay. "Just relax and follow me. Don't think about what everyone else sees when we dance."

That was easier said than done, and better for him since this is home world. I haven't danced in since Blueblood was a little colt that thought of dancing with his auntie, and that was over seven hundred years ago. Now I'm just an old bat that does nothing but step on hooves and bumps into others because she is too nervous to pay attention.

I was so afraid to dance that I fought his hold on me. I could not do this, not right now. This is was too much of a change in our date that I cannot handle it. I glowered as the rhythm of Josh's feet barely dodged my clumsiness. And yet he continued to smile as I tried to muster the strength to disappoint him.

However, something stopped me from breaking away, something that felt more alluring than when I saw Joshua without his shirt.

I opened my eyes as wide as they can go. A long sensation of utter shock spun through my mind as the warmth of his lips caressed mine. It was nothing new to me, but the way he did it in front of these other humans stupefied me. I wasn't sure if this is the same Joshua I know or 'her' taking control of his body once more.

"You know, this feels like a fairy tail." he said a good two minutes after kissing me. "I didn't believe in anything until you and those three foals came into life. I've been very reluctant of being with someone that isn't the same species as me, but now I see that the one I need doesn't have to be human."

As odd as it feels in this form, I cocked my eyebrow and allowed myself to not question why he is acting so romantic. I've been cared for, spoiled, and fed by the most wonderful man in the entire world. So why should I bother myself with the smaller things that are not like him?

Everyone has a romantic side, and I can feel that Joshua is expressing himself more than ever because he loves me.

"A fairy tail, huh?" I questioned, barely aware that I was dancing better than expected. "Well has your fairy tail come true, just as mine has?"

"No, not all of it." he said, and I stared quizzically.

"What's left of your fairy tail?"

He blushed a little and scratched the end of his nose. "Well for starters, my fairy tail is of the one I love being with me forever." he started, "Then once that it is certain, I want to be married and have children. I've always wanted children of my own, maybe two or three kids. And lastly, I'd like for my fairy tail to always start with my wife in my arms, waiting for me to wake up and tell her how much she means to me."

I was surprised of Josh, if not flabbergasted. He had time to think about how he wants his life to be when he has someone to call his wife.

Excitedly, I smiled and laid my head against his chest. The ring he put on my finger came into view, becoming another reason for Josh to be mine and mine only. Honestly, I was at peace with his words; the way he said such things made me a little less worried about him leaving me.

I lowered my hands to his lower back and followed him to the rhythm of this incredibly melody. His hands did the same, but the relaxation from his hold already put me to the brink of closing my eyes.

"Can I fulfill that fairy tail?" I whispered.

He leaned into my ear and tightened his arms, just like I wanted him to. "You already are, my love. So when the time is right, why not be the one that makes me the happiest man on earth?"

"When our relation develops much more...yes." I replied.

We made our way to a hotel and readied for our last night in this oddly dense town. I could not be anymore thankful for the heavens to let me change back and stretch my wings before getting into bed with Joshua. As perfect as it was to have him spoil me so much, I needed to be myself for the night, just a mare that needs to stretch her old body.

Joshua, however, was busy cleaning himself up while I laid on the bed impatiently. I was sprawled out for him to dive in and cuddle under the covers with me and watch something on the television for a little bit. But after getting ready, he decided that for some odd reason he needs take an evening shower before bed.

He already bathed this afternoon, but I guess humans need more than bath to feel clean.

"Joshua, please come to bed." I whined under the silky covers. Thank you for such softness, Hotel 8 "You've been in the shower for over thirty minutes. I want us to get some sleep before we make our journey to this 'Washington D.C.'"

"I'll be out in one minute." he said loudly. I was afraid that someone across the hall or down a floor would hear him and barge right in. But that would silly to assume since he has something called a Key Card.

Human technology is truly a fascinating thing, but also very dangerous. Come to think of it, I should have him teach me so that Equestria can evolve in its era of technology.

But wait; wouldn't we risk the same harm that humans cause to their world? I mean I understand that Josh will not harm Equestria, but won't his generation of technology cause potential risks to my world?

...

On second thought, I'll just leave everything as it should be. I don't want to be the one that starts something bad. Besides, Josh will love living in a world where devices known as cell phones and internet do not exist.

Wait...wouldn't the change to culture affect him?

...

...

No. He will be just fine...I think.

"How much longer?" I asked him, only to have startling results.

Josh always answers me when I ask him something, but not this time. For some odd reason he left me in silence as the clock in the room struck nine, thus giving me agitation of his sluggishness. If it wasn't for having patience that can go endlessly, I'd probably have the door ripped from its hinges.

But, alas, my answer came in the form of a long, shrill, ear piercing-

"OH SHIT, A SPIDER!"

Screech.

Before having the chance to stand up and make sure Joshua is alright, he burst through the bathroom door with nothing to wear and a large arachnid crawling into the bathtub. It was without a doubt a large spider of normal color, but Josh did not see that. He was so busy jumping around the room that he failed to realize his nudity.

"FUCK! I HATE SPIDERS, AND IT WAS MY HEAD!" he screeched like a little filly, cowering on the bed as I stared at his...his...

He's aroused!

Suddenly, I was overcome with a tense blush and arousal. My legs were shaking as his scent collided with my nostrils, mixing with the unbearable urge to pin him against the bed. But the embarrassment of seeing him without a shred of clothing stopped me from violating his body.

I sat perfectly still as Joshua leaned against my side, muttering to himself about having the courage of a small kitten. I, on the other hoof, found it quite adorable for him to be afraid of something. It did me good to know that my mate has some fears and worries, and is not a fearless brute that cannot take into consideration of his own feelings.

"I hate spiders." he groaned. I giggled at him and pulled the covers over before he could see my own embarrassing arousal, although I would have preferred if we can leave our scents all over eachother so that no mare dares to take him from me.

The best thing about that is in the future I will smother him in my scent, and it will never come off. Unlike a mortal mare, an alicorn's scent is a combination of the three ponies I am, thus it three times stronger. Thanks to my discovery of magical enhancement, however, I can make it so my scent is his scent.

I love being an alicorn.

"Uh...Josh..." I pointed at his semi-erection and coughed. "...If you don't plan on using that, then you might want to put on some clothes."

Josh did not waist his time figuring out what I meant, and, unfortunately, answer with a loud yelp and dart into the bathroom. I believe the word 'shit' came into play when he ran back into the bathroom and slammed the door shut. Regardless, he left me to deal with having the loins of fiery passion while he gets dressed.

Now I was mad and potentially going to make him make love to me tonight.

"Sorry about that, Tia," he yelled, "I forgot to mention that I have a fear of spiders."

"Yes, yes," I said flatly. My desire for him was nothing at this point; at least for tonight. "But you're sleeping on the couch tonight."

"...Huh?"

"Cock Blocker!" I yelled, while throwing a pillow at the door.

To Be Continued...