Being a lord with a fiefdom has a lot of benefits and annoyances. It’s been a month since we dealt with the spirit and set up shop propper. The bayou has a few guard houses across the perimeter and land it surrounds has been fortified as well and designated Spartan HQ. At my request, San Diego Williams and Flameheart are now amongst our number. The two I thought were dogs were actually shadow wolves and came out as such after tales of Link spread throughout the city. I guess I lessened a stigma that was once present by saving the day as one. I don’t personally see why people are so scared of them. Shadow Wolves for the most part want to be left alone. Yes they have scary abilities but they only use them in defense. I’d blame it on equine racism but this one doesn’t just go to ponies. Since they weren’t ponies, They didn’t need to be imbued. I’m not quite sure if they could be anyway. Celestia only hired them in the day guard to give point to her forced unity. She may talk a big game and mostly mean it (as much as it pains me to admit that). But it don’t mean shit if you don’t actually commit and see it through. Which is what I’m doing now.

Oddly enough Equestria’s New Orleans is at least five times bigger than mine and Etheria fucking knew it. She dropped a state on me and Loo essentially. Author: [For those of you who know the Big Easy (most likely better than me) Imagine the sections of each district in the city as a city.]The Ponyville Crew is saddened that we’ll be gone for a minimum of half a year but we have to be in state to make all these changes. We’re not quite at the level were our new home can run itself. I’ve been working on making my jeep and looking for a means to power it other than internal combustion at Carmen's request. The only reason Fattass cared about this city was to deny possible assets to the multiple neighboring countries. I however had no such intention. I had a plan to open up port and allow proper business and trade at a fair rate, there is money to be made! If they won’t trust Celestia, they should start to trust Etheria. Loo and I could make that call and Sunny couldn’t stop us...outright that is. She threw a wrench in the works named Blueblood. Or so she thought. Blueblood was straight up team Spartan and he had Loo’s back. He was being completely honest and helpful too. So helpful that I thought he wanted my wife. Turns out I was wrong. Blueblood was so into stallions that I couldn’t help but laugh at my earlier fears. He was visiting a certain shaman for her gender potions (discreetly) But I noticed that real quick. Nashi was bound to client confidentiality but I figured it out easily enough.

One night I saw Blue heading for dinner and I joined “him”’ for discussion (as Link of course) “So how you likin’ ma town, cher?” I say in as thick a cajun accent I can produce to a surprised Blueblood as soon as we are alone in our room.

Blue gains his soon to be her composure pretty quickly. “Sir Link, that is a rather...intimate way for a straight male to speak to another male.” Male my ass. You’re one potion away from being a full on mare. She’s sweating anyone else wouldn’t notice it or the fear coming from her but I’m currently a shadow wolf and that is my bread and butter.

I give her a tooty smile. “Cut the Crap Bluebelle. I know what you’ve been up to despite Nashi’s tight lips I can smell your imbalance. You’re what, a potion away from being female, cher? Look, I come to you as a friend. You been good to my Loo and I appreciate that. I’ve done all in my power to keep your private affairs private. A friend of my love is a friend of mine.” I say in french while letting my accent do its thing. She seems to calm down after that.

“Thank you very much for that. However it is as you say, I am one potion away from being irreversibly female as I want. But I just for the life of me can’t think of a name. Or rather I couldn’t until you gave me one! Merci Beaucoup!” She kisses me on the cheek. It’s a good thing we are in a Spartan VIP dining area with private rooms. “Speaking of secrets, ditch the mask Hunter. Did you think I wouldn’t notice that the picture with Hunter is more prominent than the one with Link? It’s obvious who her true husband is.” She’s bluffing and she couldn’t remove it if she tried.

“Cher, you alright? Cause it be sounding like you confusin’ me for ma wife’s pet. Do I look like a Human to you? Name one of those little critters that can do this.” I turn into pure shadow and wrap around her. Feeling her fear rise for a second then drop when she realizes that I would never hurt her. I could tell from her heart that she had a smug look of victory.

I removed my mask. I wasn't really worried,this place was run by Spartans that wanted the civilian life and opted for the reserves. So they all knew full well who I fucking was anyway. That and the rooms here were warded for complete privacy. We could fuck in here and no one would be the wiser. “How long have you known and why don’t I have a Celestial sized headache right now?” I had to know this right now.

“You and Loo have allowed me to just be me. None of that Canterlot bullshit. When my assignment is over I won’t be going back! Mother may have known about me but she didn’t encourage me to go for my desire to be my true self like Loo and Etheria did. She never bothered to stop and get to know the version of me that I had become and wanted to show to the world. I will be in need of property in New Orleans if you don’t mind. I’ll ask Loo of course but I need you both to say yes. And no, I will not blackmail you.”

I couldn’t help but smile at that. Her own Daughter couldn’t even be herself around her. She may be a bitch, but she's not a fucking bitch. I'm sure she supported Belle in the shadows but that just wasn't enough! Celly has some work to do! “If you want to be close to the nightlife, I’d go with Bourbon Town it’s growing quite nicely considering it was merely a street not even a month ago. Keep in mind that no matter where you go it’s either going to be lively during the day or the night. If you pick Bourbon you can have a home built from scratch and you won’t be too far from port. You could even have the house reduce sound outside if you’d like. Either way, I think the French towns are what you should consider. I may be a little biased though.” She was nodding and smiling after I was done speaking. I think I sold her on it

It didn't take long for a buzz to reach our door and we were greeted by the owner of the establishment. Staff sergeant True Aim. I didn't care that much since she's actually related to one of the Knights of the round and knew to keep her mouth shut. Privacy is important for VIPS, after all. She served us our food and began to leave. “True aim, have you spoken with your father since your arrival? You know how he gets.” She smiles at me sincerely but rolls her eyes at the thought of her overprotective father. Iron Sights can be a bit ...overbearing when his daughter is concerned. He was livid when she left and opted for the reserves. However he couldn't exactly stop her from leaving Ponyville and making her own life here as a weekend warrior and owner of a badass restaurant. Personally, I think she's a shoe in for the Michelin Star. That and I need to inform him to back off before he loses her completely.

We eat our dinner and make small talk. Must've been there for the whole damn lunch hour but that shit was bananas! Best Gumbo I've had in a while and the poboys ain't bad either. I'll see if Aim wants to franchise later. That should be a worthwhile investment. Look at me oyaji, I'm conducting business. The walk back to HQ/home was quite fun. Belle put a lot of ass in her walk and swished her tail a lot. Truth be told, I pulled her into an alleyway and fucked the shit out of her newly attained but not quite fertile pussy. She was insistent that I get rough with her. She fucking loved it! We were late and reeked of sex but we didn't care. There was a whopping two people with the right to say anything to us and I know they wouldn't. Loo allows me to play, she knows I'll come home to her after I've had my fun nd the same goes for Midnight. And oh my damn was that fun. She may have just gotten it but damn she knew how to use it. The rest of the night goes smoothly Loo was out cold and comfy so I chose to go to Midnight instead. Only to find her sleeping at her workbench. Gently, I pick up my wife and place her in bed. While she does have a place in our emperor (2.5×king) size marital bed, I understand her need to be close to her work. She was still asleep but managed to grab me and pull me in with her. "Hunter, love you." That really made my night so I kissed her forehead and gave my reply and slept in her bed.

Believe it or not there were little to no uppity nobles in town. I highly doubt they'd be stupid enough to push their luck in what's becoming the second most militarized town in the country. That and Link and Loo's reputation for being no nonsense rulers are beginning to spread. I have no doubt that we'll have to deal with petty or mundane shit eventually. Today however, is not that day. Court was held and went rather well. Local nobles (mostly knighted warriors!) Came by to introduce themselves to lady Scootaloo and Lord Link. One might think that my masks may have some downsides and they would be correct. Due to my wearing these masks; polymorph magic and potion will never work on me short of the masks themselves. However there is one positive side effect that hasn't quite hit me and would be beneficial moving forward. According to Nashi and Zecora, there is a chance I could gain truesight (the ability to see past all illusions). I don't know if I want it though there are a few people I call friends that I suspect aren't on the up and up.

The fact that a coronation was in the works was a tough pill for the both of us to Swallow. Eventually we would have to grow roots here and leave Ponyville. If only there were a quicker way to get to and from such distances. A teleportation circle would be nice but I don't wanna make something like that permanent in my house and I think Sash would kill me for the security nightmare it would make. I haven't even had the time to tap that wonderful ass of hers and most likely won't until things slow down. I don't have time to fuck four mares right now. The sisters have been hinting at the fact that they want dicked down but we just haven't had the time.

I take my mind off the distraction of how each of the sisters would handle in bed to see and feel Loo lovingly holding my hand and nuzzling me in between audiences. "I love you. And yes those four would make an entertaining night." Loo knows me too well. Travel train. Magic. Quicker…..MANARAIL! I can use ambient mana and passive spellcasting combined with gem infused ore to make special tracks that would power the train similarly to a maglev. That's perfect I'll talk my idea over with the girls and work on prototyping. Perhaps I could use a smaller version of this system for my jeep. That would work. The new engine I'd design for the Jeep would make a great proof of concept for the Manarail engine! Loo was looking at me with concern I must be doing that maniacal laugh I tend to do when I'm brainstorming. "I'm doing it again, aren't I?" Loo giggled gently. In my hands was an orange quill and a notebook she must've put those there when I was in my reverie. Another look and I noticed an obviously war hardened pegasus mare that looked sorta like Loo.

"Dear, I'd like you to meet my aunt. Thrill seeker. She's the last bit of blood I have. Before you ask she was a POW I had mother flex her muscles and get her out for me. New Orleans is a big place and we were in need of a vizconde and she has a legal background. As you can see, she has been Imbued and is royalty like myself. It seemed fitting to give her the title. And before you ask, she will be going through mandatory therapy and until Hollow clears her, her rank and title mean merde."

So this is Scoot's aunt. I took a good look at her. I know she's her aunt but these two look way too much alike! Two loo's. Je suis au paradis! She is stacked. If that's what Loo's gonna look like later down the road, then got damn! "You done eye fucking my aunt? I know she's beautiful, but I'm right here!" My wife pouts. I nip that in the bud and explain that I was merely checking out my future and told her I liked what I saw. Both of them blushed furiously at that. I might wanna be careful if Seeker was a POW she probably ain't used to positive Male attention. I don't need her thinking I'm lusting after her. While that would be fun, that is a bridge I don't think I think I wanna cross.

"Seeker, I could have sworn...nah never mind." I don't want to open that bag of worms. 'Why not you may very well be right you know! If this bitch is hiding something from our wife then we deserve to know!'Look here dragon soul. There are some things that people just don't want to know no matter how bad they think they do. I'll use your words dear. You can't unring a bell, capiche? She sighed In defeat knowing I was right and chose the path that wouldn't hurt our beloved. I have a feeling that it would kill her more than me if that action hurt Loo. "Does it have to be Hollow Loo? Y'know she's obsessed with studying us right?" I'm trying and most likely failing to keep the irritation out of my voice. Hollow point was crazy. Damn good shrink, but crazy as fuck. The bitch tried to put me under surveillance and I caught her under our marital bed more than once. "Hold up, don't I have a restraining order on that putain? Please tell me you didn't waive."

The look on her face confirms it and I start screaming in Japanese! "Loo if it hasn't been set in stone then undo it. I refuse to be anywhere near the crazy bitch who raped me!" My mouth spat out my thoughts before I could censor them. And The smile that was on Loo's face turned into a scary one. I'm breaking a sweat as I'm surrounded by six mares that care a great deal for me and the other five were mirroring Scoots. Shimata, I just signed that bitch's death certificate didn't I? 'Yup, you sure did! How you kept that one under your belt for so long was beyond me.'

"Que? Did I just hear that right Aunty? It sounded like my Husband just confessed to being raped."

"Yes dear, it would appear to be the case. And Hunter lose the mask. I was briefed on your Identity by my niece." I sigh and take it off after being outed for the second time in as many days. After taking another look at Loo she was stone cold pissed and was making her way to the phone. Oh no please, no! Don't tell me she's calling who I think she's calling. I felt a hoof pinch my neck and I was out like a light. Great, a pony Mr. Spock!

Author's Note

Looks like Hunter just opened up a different can of worms. Will this nd in blood or peacefully find out next time!