Embracing the Sun

Tired, frustrated, and wishing god would have mercy on me; those were my feelings and one desire as the time with these strange ponies continued to grow with the obvious behavior that all children possess. My home was still intact thanks to my constant supervision on the three heathens that run around like they have dynamite up their butts, making it hard for me to get anything done until they take naps or go to bed.

Ms. Sunny Butt was still out like a light while I am dealing with the three foals that cannot get enough attention from me. Chrysalis was wanting to play all the time, Sombra is afraid of the dark and being alone, and Nightmare Moon likes to cuddle in her new blanket while being held by me. If I was not so tolerable and nice about this I would have called the pound or the government just so that my life can go back to being normal.

Luckily my grandmother slapped the meanness out of me when I was little boy; damn woman can hit like Mike Tyson when she wants to, and she can throw a loafer like a ninja.

...

Good thing I didn't do anything really stupid.

Eventually I was fed up with all the craziness in the last couple of days and just went straight to my weight bench that is in my bedroom. It was the only way for me to cool myself down and burn off the liquor I drank after Nightmare Moon appeared in my house and called me daddy. Still I had to make sure the doors were locked and they were fast asleep so that I could catch up on my routine, but that's easier said than done.

Now I have little time to be doing anything other than making them happy and keeping my wits about me in order to be ready for those punk kids to return. The wolves disappeared after I got on my roof through the window and shot them down like I was playing whack-a-mole.

Except the hammer is a twelve gauge shotgun and a box of slugs.

With three foals afraid to be alone in the dark at bedtime, I had no choice but to let them sleep with me because their father figure is basically me. First Chrysalis, then Nightmare Moon, and now Sombra was calling me daddy or papa after getting use to it. Of course he only said it at first when I laid down some ground rules with the utensils and the guns that are all over the house, which is probably stupid to have since they are curious kids.

I had to tell them that the guns are off-limits, the knives are not toys, and that they are not allowed to go outside unless I was there to supervise them. Talk about being an eagle eye since they have been trying to break the rules, but the worse part is teaching them how to go potty in toilets that are oddly shaped to them. I thought parents have a bad time with kids, but they have no idea how hard it is to teach a foal how to use toilet paper and how to wash their hooves afterward.

Though they are pains in the pass, I still have to take in the fact of having four impossible creatures inside my house, and three of them are practically looking up to me as their father. Of course I asked if they know who they are and if they remember anything, but that became a series of tears and wails when they assumed that I was going to say I am not their father.

Technically I am not their father, but saying that will crush their spirits and make me worry of them running away or becoming rebellious in the worst of ways. So I play daddy for the three foals that are quite adorable and fun, seeing as how they make it lively around here while Celestia mumbles in her sleep.

I am still curious about the sun tattoo on my hand, but that is something I will have to be patient about since it matches the princess's cutie mark.

Anyway...

"Daddy!" Nightmare Moon yelled, her voice being shrill and high pitched as the sun rose through my window and beamed into my eyes for a wake up call.

Usually it is a slow morning for me when my slumber ends, but hearing Nightmare Moon screech like that sent shivers down my spine after I shot out of bed and grabbed my gun. Her voice came from the living room, so I followed it to find myself having a false alarm of her being injured or kidnapped by some chance. Instead it was a signal from how scared she was of my fourth guest being awake and confused, staring at me with no idea as to how she got here.

Nightmare Moon was quick to get behind me and hide, but so did Chrysalis and Sombra after they got out of my bed and entered the living to see what was going on. Now I have Celestia being wide awake and possibly hungry from being unconscious for the last couple of days, but first I needed answers as to why they are here and why this tattoo is on my hand.

Knowing there is no danger, I lowered my gun and turned the safety back on while she groaned and touched her head. Obviously she was dizzy or having a headache, but at least she doesn't smell like shit thanks to me bathing her every morning and evening.

"It's alright kids, she's not going to hurt anyone" I sighed while putting my gun on the coffee table.

"Where am I, how did I get here?" Celestia asked, sounding as though she was talking to herself as I sat on the couch with nothing but shorts on and three foals cuddling up to me once they got their blankets from within the laundry room.

"You're in my home princess, I found you out in the snow with Sombra and Chrysalis. Luckily I found you or the wolves would have torn you apart" I pointed out, clarifying some sense as to why she is in a house and not mauled or frozen to death.

"I see, thank you Mr..."

"Joshua Duncan, your majesty, but call me Josh, Joshua, or Duncan" I greeted.

She beamed a warm smile at me for that; probably for the reason of me treating her with respect instead of being an asshole.

"Thank you Joshua, you have my eternal gratitude and...wait a minute...your hoof!" she pointed out, changing subject so suddenly while I rubbed Sombra's head and allowed him to rest in my lap while the two fillies curled under my arms.

"You mean this?" I question, pointing out the tattoo marking I wish would stop itching.

Celestia clearly knew what this meant and why I was chosen for it, but the confusing answer she gave was a little too much for me to comprehend while keeping the little ones cozy and happy.

Said tattoo made her speak as though she found something.

"It is you, you're the one I've been looking for, you're my mate"

"Excuse me?" I replied, only to have this introduction go from confusing to downright freaky.

"My spell worked, my love spell worked and now I finally have a mate; well I must say you are quite a handsome creature" Celestia complimented, forcing a heat to flush across my cheeks as she stood up weakly.

"I'm a human, and these are hands" I said nervously.

With that said, I narrowed my gaze and cocked a brow at her with nothing but absolute suspicion of this whole ordeal, knowing that none of this made sense while she fought the trembling in her legs. Obviously she was having trouble standing, but that is from how long she was asleep, so it is only a matter of minutes before she regains her strength and becomes mobile once more.

But as this happened, I interrogated her.

"What are you talking about, and why are these three ponies foals again?" I asked, my voice being firm while the glare in my eyes became stern from the uneasiness in my heart.

The Princess of Day finally approached me and explained, but she did after setting herself on the couch and scooting closer than needed. She was practically in my face, staring into my eyes as the heat of her breath touched me as though a lover's hand is caressing my cheek. Her ruby colored eyes drifted into my eyes, breaking past the walls I keep around my soul while her hoof pressed against my hand.

It was so soft and tender; nothing like a normal horse has.

...

Note to self: don't say horse around her.

"I've been looking for someone to love and cherish forever, I used a forbidden spell to help me defy fate and find me a stallion that is perfect for me. However it has brought me to you after it backfired from these three attacking me in my own bedroom, but I sense that they are not the monsters they use to be"

This was a little quirky for me, but nothing out of the ordinary since my meter for weirdness increased on the day I saw them out in the snow. Celestia was a little too close for my own comfort, but I was too much of a damn fool to realize that her intentions were going to be a shock to my heart.

Before I could summarize her explanation, I found myself with wide eyes and a taste of strawberries that came from her lips, and a gentle pull from her wing that held the back of my head. In my mind was the screaming conscience that told me to shoot her or punch her just so things could be stopped, but there was a powerful force inside my chest that compelled me to holding the kiss a little longer.

Although her lips tasted like strawberries, her breathe smelled like ass.

Hope she knows how to use a toothbrush.

This was my first kiss and I have to say that it felt very right when Celestia put force into her lips and slithered her tongue into my mouth. I was on the verge of falling into ecstasy and lust with this alicorn, practically falling into the seduction of her beauty, but that nature of being afraid was the breaker of the kiss that I could not deny was heavenly.

Finally I pushed her back and stood up without informing the foals, but the way she just greeted me and gave such a kiss of passion made things a little difficult this morning. When I stood up and stepped away, I was pressing my fingers to my lips while staring at the alicorn that expressed hurt and a sense of rejection. I was against the wall next to the fireplace, trying to comprehend how I was enjoying her mouth and about to fall into her grasp.

I looked away from the distraught alicorn, feeling ashamed of myself for being so weak hearted as she stood up and cornered me.

"They were so soft" I whispered, forgetting her presence was inching closer to me.

"I-I'm sorry for doing that, but I never had a first kiss and I wanted to complete the link. To be honest I enjoyed kissing you, you have very soft lips and a very loving touch"

That's right, I forgot that I was wrestling her tongue with mine, I was exploring her mouth in return.

"Joshua, I apologize for being so upfront and-"

"Whoa there princess; just take a step back and give me some space okay, I really need to breathe" I demanded, hurting her even more as the foals watched worriedly.

Celestia did not take that kindly or the right way, nor did she oblige to my demand as the raging confusion tore at me like a wolverine that's been corned. She was still closing the gap between us, cornering me to where I had no chance of escape while thinking how wrong this was. I mean she is a gorgeous alicorn, but this was so sudden and I really have no idea as to what is going on.

As the seconds of approach went by, her sudden nature of desperation became a soft personality of sorrow and hurt from how harsh I spoke to her. Celestia's genuine smile was a deep frown that allied with the droop that formed in her mane and tail. She was becoming a dull white as the colors in her hair faded to a deep grey, her eyes narrowed to trickling tears while her lip quivered; not to mention she was whimpering now.

What did I do to deserve this?

"Please don't tell me to go away, please just let me have a chance; you don't know how long it has been since I could speak to someone with such personality" Celestia begged, her voice cracked and hoarse from the lump of emotions that choked her.

I put my hands out in front of me this time, trying to push her back with all of my strength that is clearly nothing to her. Celestia just brushed my arms with her wings and pressed into my neck with that muzzle of hers, burying her muzzle into me. There was much fear to be in my heart when the alicorn forced herself onto me, I wanted to tell her that she needs to leave, but the sound of her crying was a harsh lesson for me in rethinking what I said.

Lord knows how old she is, but from my guessing I would say she's been around since life was first created on her world. That's just a guess though, but it was enough to make me realize that Celestia was sobbing into my neck for comfort and understanding.

She really was upset, more upset than any female I have seen, so I had no choice but to offer comfort when she fell to her rump with me coming down with her. I didn't dislike comforting her though, I actually liked having her cry into me while my arms went around her neck. It was weird to have an alicorn cry into me, but at the same time it was nice to have her say such things since I never had a girlfriend.

"Please don't say no...plea-please don't tell me to leave and-"

"Hey it's okay, it's okay, I'm not making you leave, I was just startled by your actions" I whispered, changing my tone to a much softer level that was understanding and gentle.

Celestia let up a little on the crying and sniffling, but she still whimpered and nuzzled into my shoulder while I stroked the back of her neck. To think the Princess of Day would be so upset over my words made me think that maybe she is not the tough hearted immortal she is seen as. Maybe being a goddess has brought her nothing but pain and insecurity that she must express behind closed doors.

Now that I think about it I do remember how she stood tall in that episode where she banished her sister. She did not shed a tear when the guards were around, so that is a pretty good indication that I am talking to the real Celestia that is free from her duties right now. The Celestia before me is actually a lonely and insecure alicorn that needs someone to hold her and care for her like she does for others.

Fate has brought us to this encounter, so I might as well accept it and be the man that is taking care of her and the foals. If fate sees me as the one that can handle what is to come my way with these four ponies, then I better man up and act like an adult so they can be happy and safe.

"So you're not rejecting me?" Celestia asked, sounding a little more like herself as I hugged her close to my chest.

"No sweetheart, I was just taken back by your kiss, I think you're a beautiful mare" I said with complete honesty, which is rare from me since I am a quiet man.

It certainly perked up the princess though, and by 'perked up' I mean her mane and tail returned to their wavy and colorful state, and her coat returned to a pure white instead of a dull white. Her smile was back, but it rested in my chest as loving nuzzles that allied with her large wings that were now hugging me tightly.

Of course I clarified that things need to be figured out first.

"But don't you think that kissing me is a little too much; can't we get to know one another and you can explain your situation to me over some breakfast?"

"I would like that, but I meant what I said; you are my mate and I am not taking that back" the princess said firmly, sounding like herself once more as we parted from one another.

I chuckled at those words and scratched her chin for it, knowing this was going to be a crazy ride with her and the three foals that were villains before. Call me crazy, but I am certain that Celestia enjoyed having her chin scratched; there was a bright smile on her and a soft patting from her right haunch when I scratched her, almost as though it was like a dog getting its' belly scratched.

"I don't kiss until the third date" I joked while turning away from her so I could get into the kitchen.

"Ever had a homemade breakfast?" I asked.

"Only when I was a filly, but that was when my parents were around"

I smirked a little at those words, knowing I was about to make a hot breakfast for royalty after I scooped up the black furred filly that got in my way and acted adorable by reaching up to me. Nightmare Moon was still in her blanket, looking like a taco, but she was whimpering cutely and reaching up to me as an imply that she wanted to be held for who knows how long.

My general statement would be that I can't hold her at the moment, but those big beady eyes of hers through me for a loop of that same fatherly instinct I've been feeling since they arrived. The quiet and angry man I use to be was now a kind and understanding guy that knows these foals need tender love and care from a strong hearted man. I just can't believe that man is me, I mean I am not the kind to be so caring to others.

How could I say no to the filly though, how can I deny giving her some affection when she's being so adorable?

"Okay sweetheart, come here" I crooned into her little ear and pecked her cheek, forcing that giggle box to open up as I carried her into the kitchen.

"Well princess I-"

"Celestia, just Celestia or Tia...my mate" she clarified, making this a little more uncomfortable with that last part.

"Okay, anyway, have you ever had mixed berry pancakes?"

"Never heard of them"

"Well sit back and get ready for a great breakfast"

Everything was pretty much quick talk and confusion being lifted off our minds while I cooked for the four of them with a little difficulty. Nightmare Moon was being extra clingy today while Chrysalis and Sombra were drawing on the paper I retrieved from my printer. It was the only way to keep them occupied and Nightmare Moon happy while hearing about Celestia's explanation as to why her spell backfired when the three foals attacked her by surprise.

Celestia was enjoying herself quite a bit while having many glasses of orange juice to get rid of her thirst from the last couple of days. She was acting like a normal person instead of a monarch that has no time to speak with others, but that's probably from being free from work right now.

"So you didn't turn these three into foals?" I asked while flipping the first batch to make sure I didn't burn the fresh dices of fruit I made.

"No I only defended myself when the spell went out of control; they are like this because of that spell, but what I cannot understand is why I cannot sense any evil in them" Celestia pointed out, her seriousness returning once again while I laid the plates out and stacked them with golden brown pancakes.

It really is a mystery as to how Sombra, Chrysalis, and Nightmare Moon became foals after attacking Celestia, but I had a theory that goes beyond insane and logical. No one can blame me though, not when I have talking ponies in my house and a tattoo that appeared on my hand with magic.

"Perhaps fate has given them a second chance" I said while retrieving the syrup, confusing the solar princess so much that she cocked her brow at me.

"I don't understand what you mean" she replied, which gave me the chance of being the smart one here.

"Think about it" I chuckled and pointed at the three foals eating their breakfast now "you cannot sense any evil from them, and now they are foals that don't know anything; maybe they are being given a second chance, but with a father figure that is kind, gentle, and very loving"

That took her by surprise, seeing as how I was right since the three foals were expressing much love to me when I took turns with rubbing the heads. Well Chrysalis and Nightmare Moon licked my hand, leaving saliva and a little syrup on it, but Sombra just hopped out of his seat and nuzzled my leg when he approached me.

Celestia was now catching on with what I meant, but her disbelief was still there while she stared at the three loving foals that finished breakfast a few minutes later. After having their fill of food, I allowed them to go watch some age appropriate shows that were unbearable to hear. Luckily Celestia was keeping me company while I washed the dishes and put the leftovers away; otherwise I would be listening to Barney for the entire morning.

Still I will have to explain what television is to her, but that shouldn't be hard at all...right?

"So what's with this whole mate thing?" I asked so suddenly, hoping to throw her off guard.

WRONG!

"I'm over two thousand years old Joshua, I have lived a single life that has driven me to my wits end. The spell was used to bring me my true love, but it seems it brought me to him instead, so now I am linked to you because my true love is you"

"Well I just met you Celestia, so you do realize that I need to get to know you first before anything goes" I pointed out like an idiot, giving away that I do not have a girlfriend, or a fiancé, or even a wife.

I just fueled the fire of her intentions, I literally just set myself up for one hell of a relationship with the princess before realizing what I just said. Before my brain clicked on at the realization, I found myself shivering from a soft lick that came from the alicorn as I put the plates in the cupboard. It was very uncomfortable, but also nice since it is the first time someone has expressed such kinky affection.

Red light, red light, no licking!

"I'm not going anywhere soon, and I can wait for you to return my feelings. Besides, I know you like me, I know because we are linked now"

The tattoo links our feelings...shit!

Well it was expected that she would act very strange in my home, but I didn't expect her to be so flirtatious and affectionate with me while the foals were watching T.V.

Luckily Chrysalis said something out of nowhere, breaking up the moment of me being so nervous while Celestia was starting to lick my cheek. If I wasn't so uncomfortable right now I would have hugged the little changeling and pecked her cheek for asking such a question.

"Daddy, do you have to show her how to use the weird potty too?"

Celestia and I veered our gazes to Chrysalis on that question, sharing the awkwardness before I fell over and laughed my ass off. Everyone was staring at me now, wondering as to why I was guffawing over such a question that is priceless. I was holding my sides and crying my eyes out, holding nothing back as Celestia leaned down to make sure I was alright or suffering.

I was suffering alright...suffering from a laugh attack.

"OH GOD THAT WAS FUNNY SHIT; SO-SOMEONE CALL THE HUGGIES COMPANY...BECAUSE THAT WAS PRICELESS!"

Yeah, today was going to be a good day.

Chapter End.