Author's Note

Just a little something before we get back at it. And yes, this is canon.

I.C.1

The Red Light King: Carolus Rex.

Intermission Chapter 1: The need of knowing what's what.

(Carolus Rex, present time...)

"Well, I think we should stop for today." I suggested to everyone. With how things were moving now, I think we should save this part for tomorrow.

"What? Rex, why should we stop?" Tia asked, giving me - along with everybody else - a confused look.

"Well..." I started. "First of all: don't the girls have work to do? I mean, we can't keep them here." That got them thinking, but it also got them somewhat panicking. Rarity had some recommendations to fill out before the day after tomorrow, and they were pretty tall orders from the sound of things too. Applejack wasn't worried, for the most part, just concern for her older brother ending up hurting himself again, but she seems more concern about her little sister and her mischief troublemaking friends. Fluttershy was talking about how she didn't feed her animal friends last night, and that they must be wondering where she is right about now, though some little white rabbit named Angel, might be a bigger problem. Pinkie Pie wasn't too bothered, but she did say she needs to get back to this bakery called Sugar Cube Corner to plan for someone's birthday party. Rainbow Dash needed to head back to Cloudsdale for some updates on the weather patrol board, but she just wants to sleep most of day away.

As for Twilight, well she wanted to stay. Saying that she's free, but I have my suspicions about that claim of hers. For starters, I know she has her own castle. I've seen it from the balcony. I also get this feeling that she doesn't have her own set of Guards. But why? Doesn't she know she is a likely target to those that don't like her?

Guess it's a good thing she is staying around for a bit, I still need a talk with her.

"I suppose you're right. I'll send word back to Ponyville and let them know what happen." Tia spoke up, but turn to face me. "Unless you still want to remain unnoticed from the public..."

I shook my head. "No, just tell them I'm an old friend of yours. That is truth enough until then." She nodded and started to write those notes off. After giving it to whoever needed them, she wrote another, but this one had more words in it. I'm not gonna bother with the details.

"There we go. Have a safe trip back, my little ponies!" She gave her farewells to those leaving, the ones that stayed with us were both Octavia and Vinyl Scratch. As for that Lunar Captain, Nightwish, she went to bed.

Sighing in relief, I leaned back into my seat and closed my eyes, not really giving a fuck about what's happening.

"Um... Excuse me, your highness?" Twilight spoke, striking up a conversation with Tia. Though why would she call her highness still? That doesn't make sense. "Uh... Carolus Rex?"

Oh, it's me she wants to talk.

"And there goes my nap time." I said as open up my eyes. "What is it, youngling?"

"Rex, be nice!" Tia snapped at me, but I rolled my eyes.

Ignoring her face, I continued. "Is there something you wanted to know, Twilight?" I asked her again. Not caring about Tia glaring holes in the side of my skull.

"Yes, actually. I do want to know about you, more so than any..."

"Is it me, or my race?" I cut her off. "Because I'm not telling you about them, and you'll just have to wait for tomorrow if it's me." After giving out my answers to the two, her form deflated a bit. "But can you tell me something?" I asked, her ears perking up at that.

"Yeah."

"That Rainbow Dash, she said something about The Elements of Harmony. Is it true?" At the mention of them, Tia, Lulu, and Dizzy, forms went stiff. Twilight and rest looked at each of them, confused as hell as to why they reacted in such a way. But only I knew why, and so did they.

Eventually, she answers me. "Uh, yeah. Me and my friends are their Bearers. We represent each of the six."

"Oh joy..." I hissed out between my gritting teeth.

"Hey yo, Rex? You OK man?" Vinyl asked me.

Well then, guess I'll tell them something they won't believe. "No, I'm not OK. Frankly, I'm pretty fucking pissed off!" I growled my answer. "Because let's just say I have some resentments about those magically induced trinkets!" Loud gasps were heard from them, shocked that I was against their...jewellery.

"B-but why!?" Twilight shouted her question, somewhat out of anger, but mostly stunned surprised. "Why would you be against the Elements of Harmony!? They did so much good for us in the past!"

"You mean in your past time of hardship. When shit went south! You might as well be getting off easy." I told her coldly. "No, it's not you or your friends bearing them now. But rather, originally, when Star Swirl came up with the idea and created them - along with the King and Queen's help - they were to be solely used by both Tia and Lulu. He later found out that they can be used by anyone, be that pony or otherwise, as long as they met the requirements of one of the six." After saying that, her eyes bulged out widely.

"So...you're saying that..." She started. "It's not just ponies?"

"No, but unfortunately it mostly chose your kind. Because the others were sorely lacking, even though they had the potential, they never took that route." I said to her, with eyes closed. "When word got out about his success, nations thought your kind was gonna use it to take over the world and turn everyone into ponies themselves."

"WHAT!?!?" She shouted again.

"Well, what did you expect?" I rolled my eyes at her overdramatic reaction. "Remember, this is way back when we're talking about. So none of the nations saw, eye-to-eye, as equals and were almost, always down at each other's throats." I sighed, placing a hand on my forehead. "Look, we can discuss this at a later time. There's something else I want to know."

She snapped out of her stupidest, and focused on what I wanted to ask. "Alright then, what is it?"

Right, here goes. "That new castle in Ponyville, is it yours?" She nodded at this. "OK, do you have a regiment of your own Guards?"

She raised an eyebrow at that. "Why would I want any Guards?"

I can't believe this. Is she seriously trying to get her own throat slit or something!? I groaned at just how vulnerable she made, not only herself, but possibly her entire hometown.

J-just... Oh god my head fucking hurts from this so much.

Well, I ain't dealing with this bullshit. "Tia, Lulu?" I asked the two, in which they both got a bit of a jump-scare. "Could you two talk to her about this whole 'Not having Guards' thing, please?"

They didn't gave an answer, but I trust them enough to talk to her. With that said, I got out of my seat and walked out and about. Dizzy in toll too. Speaking of which...

"Hey, bro? You still alive?" I asked him, because he was still as a statue. Petrified in fear no doubt. So I started poking him, see if I can get some reaction. Still nothing. Hmm, maybe if I slap him hard enough... Oh no, wait, there we go, he's back!

"Huh, what?" He shook his head, getting all the fuzzes out of his head. "Why are we...?"

"I needed to get away from the purple girl. Her ignorance was a blight to me, and there was no shortage to it." I told him. "Besides, I want to get to know the girls some more, now that we have the time."

Dizzy gave me an inquisitive look. "Is that why you want to hold off story telling?"

"Discord, you know why." I snapped at him, dropping the nickname lets him know I'm serious. "I'm not certain they want to hear it, especially since then, you all feared me."

He flinched. "Whoa, calm down Rex! I didn't mean to hit a nerve! Sheesh, I never took you for being sensitive person. Save for when it came to your kind." After saying that last part, he looked away, in shame. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that! You have every right to be secretive about your people! It's just that..." He tried coming up with a term to describes me better than offend me. But there really wasn't.

So I decided to finish it off. "I can be very hard to get sometimes... I know that."

His brows burrowed at that accusation. "'Sometimes'? You mean most of the time."

"Whatever." I said as we made it back to that balcony overlooking that town. "You wanna go check out purple girl's castle?"

He nodded and teleported us to it. When we arrived inside, it was big, not like Canterlots one, but big enough. Looking around the place, walking through here and there, the decorations and accessories seems to fit her personality and characteristics. But from the look of things, this seems... Half done. Then again, I sorta blasted the city to Kingdom Come, stopping the girls in their progress. After finishing inspecting it, this place felt empty. Even if they completed furnishing the entire thing, it still feels empty.

No wonder she wanted to stay up in the palace. It's a ghost town in here.

Just as we were about to leave, I heard footsteps coming towards us-- wait, two footsteps, I mean. Turning to face the source, I was greeted to a surprise: dragons! Two, teenage, twin dragons! Holy shit, since when did ponies start hiring dragons!? Both heights coming up below my upper chest, purple and green scales, green fins running from head to tail, and green eyes. The boy himself looked like those running athletes, a well toned-out, mid-built, muscular type. Where as his sister, looked more like a model, perfect shape and size, in all the right areas. Hell, the girl could almost rival that of that yellow Pegasus, Fluttershy!

Anyways, they saw us and stared at us, for who knows how long. But soon it was getting awkward and I decided to break the silence. "So... Introductions anybody?"

That snapped them out of their trance, though the outcome wasn't what I wanted: hostility. Barring their fangs and claws at us, the sister spoke. "Okay Discord, what are you doing here!? And who's that, your new partner in crime!?"

"... Dizzy, explain? Now." I demanded, seeing as how he is still at fault.

"Heh heh..." He laughed nervously before talking, "Well, remember what I told you about Tirek? Him being sealed away in Tartarus?" I nodded. "Yes, well, he manage to find a way out, but was weaken in doing so..."

"Which meant he needs to recharge."

"Quite right. So he went about stealing ponies magic again, just to bring his fragile, withering body back to its former self. To stop him, miss Sunny-butt sent me in to deal with that maniac!" He stated it to be some true fact, but I doubt he was in full control of the situation.

"And then what?" I asked him, but he froze up, which gave me the answers.

"Um... Well... I-I uh..." Please do stop yourself, before you become an even bigger fucking fool.

"Jesus Christ, really? You, the trickster, became the unfortunate tricked victim!? I don't believe this crap I'm hearing right now." Shaking my head with such disappointment, I looked back at the twin dragons, who were staring at us throughout the whole talk. "Tell me if this isn't true, you two?"

They didn't exactly answered it. Instead they came charging at us both, with the intent on causing some mayhem for the both of us. Just fucking great....

(Back up in Canterlot, Twilight Sparkle...)

Okay.... Why do I feel like he just dumped me on the Princesses? Did he actually done that to us? Sweet Celestia, he's very hard to get! I mean, I can barley get a decent response out of him, and he'll throw a fit of anger because I can't stop asking questions that are legitimately reasonable!

Oh whatever! I'll deal with him later...if he doesn't deal with me first, that is.

I turn to face Celestia and asked her about him. "Princess Celestia, can you tell me what is wrong with him?" She looked at me when I asked her that, and she seemed...hurt? Why would she feel that way?

"Twilight, nothing is wrong with him. That's just how he is, most of the time." She said to me. "Besides, he has a point about you not having any Guards of your own, young lady."

"Oh no..." I groaned, not liking where this is going...

"Oh yes, Princess Sparkle." Luna spoke up next. "For you see, Rex does have a point. Even if he didn't say it, he's right about you being vulnerable to the unexpected."

"'Vulnerable to the unexpected'? What do you mean? Who would want me?" I asked, slightly bit annoyed about this now.

None of them said anything, instead they got up and out of their seats and started walking. Celestia motion me to follow, and with that we left those that remain to do what they feel they need to do.

Walking in between the two, I felt...small compared to them. Almost as if I could never make up to where they are. Soon Celestia spoke up again. "Twilight, not that I don't mind you not having any Guards, but now I'm starting to become concern about your safety..."

"But Celestia, I'm fine as it is." I said to her. But Luna shook her head in disappointment.

"I don't think Rexxy just meant you, Twilight. It could include your friends safety, and the town itself. When it comes to these kinds of things, he thinks of all the possibilities a certain situation will occur." Luna explained. "Because, if those that wish to do harm cannot get you, they'll switch to something you care the most in life; friends and family." I gasped at that thought.

"That's horrible!"

"Of course it is, and if it wasn't for Rex, we might not be here." Luna said before sighing. "We never knew it, but he suspected it. We were, all of us, so focus on unifying our nation. Trying to bring stability for the three Tribes to live and prosper in peace and harmony. That we failed to see the dangers lurking around the backgrounds in our lands and afar. These deranged fools tried to make attempts on ours lives, when we least expect it."

"I... I never, hey wait a minute! Where was Discord, or any of the others at the time?" I asked them, because since those we fought in the past used to be with them, where were they?

Celestia explained this one. "Not all of them were always on the castle grounds. They have homes you know, like how the Crystal Empire is Sombra's one, and the Hive Chrysalis is from. That's where those two went off to, but I don't know where Tirek and Discord were at the time. So, it was mostly me, Luna, and Rex."

"Oh... Then that means..."

"Yes, Twilight. It's just as Luna said; he was the only one on the lookout for trouble." After saying that though, their expressions went grim. Why?

"... What did Rex do when he found them? Or when they tried to attack you?" I finally asked, though I was also hesitant on finding out.

"... He killed them."

(Castle of Harmony, Carolus Rex...)

"Ow..... That hurt."

"Yeah well, whose dumbass idea was it to charge up to me?"

"Sorry..."

"Yeah! You both should be sorry!"

Well, that was...eventful. Anyway, so yeah, as you can probably guess, I won against the two. But they got some skills in them, even their tag-combo attacks and co-ordinations got them to land a few hits on me. Hell, they tried to set me ablaze with their dragon breath! Which, unfortunately, costed them the last ounce of their strength, and that it done jackshit to me. No, I wasn't fighting All-Out, otherwise I'll end up killing the two teens. And I don't think purple girl wants to come back here to clean up the blood and gore I left behind.

"Anyway, can I ask you a question?" The brother asked.

"Unless it's crossing into sensitive information, then ask away." I said, giving him the go.

"Um, OK, so... Why did you sent Discord flying and crashing into the walls?" Oh yeah, I forgot to mention about that.

"Because the stupid chaotic prick had it coming. That's why." I stated to them both. Not really caring what condition Dizzy is in right now. Only because... Well you know!

"Wow.... You're cruel." The sister commented.

I rolled my eyes at this. "Yeah, well, like I said he had it coming." After that I went back to prepping them up for the long road to healing. Because I'm nice that way.

After wrapping them up, I went off, but not before knowing their name. "What are your names?"

"I'm Spike, and this is Barb, my twin sister." Spike told me. Then he asked. "What's yours?"

"Carolus Rex. Just call me Rex." I answered.

"Are you a prince?" Barb asked. "Because, since you're a male Alicorn, are you related to the Princesses?"

"No." Was the last thing I said before teleporting out of there.

(Over at Rarity's place...)

Popping into that Alabaster Fashionista place, I was at the top of the stairs when I heard voices down in the living room. So she has company. Maybe it's one of her clients? I better get down there in case they--

"Hey mister?" What the--

Looking behind me, I saw no one, that is until I looked down and found a little filly. Oh wait, is she Rarity's little sister? Ah great, now she's gawking at me because...

"Y-you're a Alicorn, a stallion one!?" She shouted.

I placed a finger to my lips, giving her the 'hush, hush' signal. "Shh! Don't go shouting about it, will you kid!" I hissed to her, in which made her put both of her hands over her mouth.

"Sorry..." She mumbles through her covered mouth.

"It's OK. I don't think they heard you." I told her. Turning my left ear to hear them still talking, they never heard her. "Alright, so, can you tell me who's talking with your older sister?"

Pulling both hands away, she whispers. "Rarity is talking to Fancy Pants and his wife Fleur De Lis. Wait, how do you know about my sister?"

"I met her and her friends in Canterlot." I simply answered her.

"Oh... So wouldn't that mean you're responsible for that...that...?"

"Music."

"You call that music where you come from?"

"Well, I wasn't exactly born as a pony, now was I?"

"Oh really...well, anyway, why are you here?" She asked me.

"I called off storytelling for today, it's not like we can keep them up there. They have their lives to live out." I answered. "Besides, this also gives me an opportunity to know them better. Well, as much as I can."

"So you know both of the Princesses?" She asked and I nodded. "Whoa, so cool. Then that means you know everything about them."

I shrugged at that. "More or less. I haven't seen them in a long time, so we have a lot of catching up to do." With that said, I started to make my way down stairs, quietly, so they won't hear me. Following behind me though, was the filly herself. "What are you doing?"

"Doing what you're doing." Huh?

"And that would be...?"

"Spying." Okay... I guess she can call it that. "Besides, I wanna see if I can get my cutie mark from doing so." Oh c'mon, not this shit again. "Maybe this time I can learn from the best."

"Kid, what's your name?" I asked, if only to by some time.

"Sweetie Belles. What's yours?" She said.

"Carolus Rex. But Rex is just fine."

"That's... A pretty weird name."

"Sweetie, don't start with me."

"Sorry." Well, at least I know who she is, and what she has been through. Reaching at the bottom, I heard them talking about something other than their orders of new clothing.

"... So, how has business been for you two?" Rarity asked them.

"Well, my dear, things have been running smoothly. Although we did had a couple of problems, but it's nothing to fret about." I think that was Fancy Pants. "Besides, me and Fleur have some news tell you..."

Rarity squealed. "Oh, is it true? Are you two going to have a foal!?"

A woman giggled at her reaction, genuinely. "Well, I guess you could put it that way, yes." I guess that's Fleur De Lis.

Fancy Pants gave a slight chuckle. "Most certainly darling. But, it has come to our attention that Canterlot is in a disastrous state. Is that true?"

"Well..." Rarity started. " it is, for the most part. The Palace is fine, and we found out who was responsible. Apparently the culprit is an old friend to the Princesses, who just came back..."

"Wait, wait!" Fleur interrupted her. "The one who almost blasted Canterlot into a crumbling state, is friends with the Royal Sisters!?" She exclaimed.

"Heh, yes. Yes he is." Rarity replied nervously. "He is also very secretive about his identity, so I can't tell you anything else. Other than the fact that he isn't a pony."

"Oh! You say he is secretive, and yet you know he is not a pony." Fleur said. "Then, he wouldn't mind if you told us what species he is, right?"

Actually, I would mind, so keep you trap shut!

"I can't speak on his behalf, he would mind. He is king after all." I think the two did a spit take when Rares said that. Looking around the corner, I saw her and the two Noble couple. Both had unique white coats, the guys one was like Rares, a brilliant snow white. While the gorgeous lady was slightly dulled, with a tint of sliver to give off that shine. As for their manes and tails, I'm not gonna bother with the style they have, but the colours, the guy, Fancy Pants, is blue. His wife's, Fleur De Lis, one is pink.

After a series of coughs and gags, they recovered. The first to speak was Fancy, "I'm sorry dearie, but did you just say he's a king!?"

Rares smiled nervously. "That slipped. I wasn't suppose to reveal his position of status." Well you did now, you dumb bitch!

Fleur spoke up next. "Darling, what is with all of the secrecy? Doesn't he want to be known?"

"That!" I answered loudly, "Is for me to decide on how I want to be known!" Walking out behind my hiding spot, I made myself present to all three of them. As for the looks on their faces, pretty priceless, only that Rares one was mixed with fear.

Speaking of which. "Rarity, we are going to have a talk about being subtle and discreet, when talking about something that shouldn't be said." But that will have to wait, right now I need to have a word with the other two. And this is gonna take a while...

(Canterlot Castle, Princess Celestia...)

After telling what Rex did with the assassins to Twilight, she was silent. Right now we were sitting outside in the castles garden, listening to its little animal inhabitants chirping about, or looking out into the valley below, while having tea. Because the city is still a heaping mess from Rex's grand return. I wonder if I can entice him to putting it back together, but what does he want out of it? That's the question.

I'll have to think on it later, for now I need to discuss with Twilight about having Guards. Although, she doesn't seem to be an a talking mood, and I suppose it was from telling her...that. She just sat there, staring longing and distantly into her tea cup, as if wanting to get an answer out f it.

"Twilight...?" I spoke softly to her, see if I can get some reaction out of her. Nothing. "Twilight, are you alright?" I tried again, and yet again, no response...

"No..." I barely caught her answer when she whispered it.

"It's Rex isn't it?" Luna inquired. "You feel conflicted about the actions he took upon himself, in order to protect us, don't you?" All Twilight did was nod her head. Is she really that speechless?

"Why?" She asked. "Why would he choose that way?"

"I believe you know why, young one..."

"But... Luna, couldn't he had just decided on detaining one of them?" She said in a pleading manner of sorts, seeming to think he is not so cold hearted. "Any of them!?"

Luna took a sip before placing her cup back down. "Yes, there were opportunities that presented itself, throughout all of it in fact. But he didn't give them the luxury at the time. He isn't very forgiving to traitors, or foreigners." She sighed. "Rex did the most notorious things, that now are horrifyingly morbid and amoral today. But he comprised to become the necessary evil, in order to destroy evil."

After that, I decided to speak. "Twilight, you must understand, he is not a pony, by any means. He only became one for our parents sake and for our well-being. Just remember, his true natural species is Humanity." I had to remind her that, no matter what he is, pony or not, he can't change what he truly is.

For a time of silence, she didn't offer a reply. Her head was bowed, and I felt sadness coming off from her. Soon the only sounds my little Twilight made were sniffles and sobs. Oh dear, I think I may have gone too far with this. Walking over to her, I held her in my arms, and she didn't pull away.

"P-princess..." Twilight choked up on her words.

"Just call me Celestia, dear. No need to use honorific titles." I said to her in a motherly tone.

"Sorry... Celestia, but it's just..."

"We shouldn't talk about it anymore. For now, let's leave it for another time, OK?" She nodded and held onto me for a while. "Besides, you should think about what happens if he was not there to save us?"

"I... I guess I've never thought of it that way..."

(Back with Carolus Rex...)

So after having to explain some things about myself to the Noble couple, they were pretty surprised that I hate Canterlot, for many reasons. But at least they're understandable and not acting like the rest of the Nobility, although they did pleaded with me about putting it all back to normal. Not like I could say no to them, they were good folk, on the road to starting up a family. I promised them that I'll grab Discord and we'll both fix it.

When I spoke of him though, they expressed their apprehension about his abilities, but I reassured them that I'll keep him under wraps. Besides, he can't exactly get away from me, even if he did tried, he's not getting far.

Taking my leave, I went over to where the Apple girl lived and worked. And just like all of her predecessors/ancestors in the Apple family: they have apple trees scattered across the fields, as far as the eye could see. Walking up to their house, some red earth pony tackled me, or tried to. The only thing he damaged is his own shoulder, by dislocating it. So I popped it back into place for him, and lectured him afterwards on how much of a dumbass he is.

He retorted about me trespassing, and I told him that his family are kind hearted folk, that can tell friend from foe. He was silenced when I said that and looked away, I guess some things do change, but for the worst. So I helped him inside, set him on the family couch, and went to the fridge to grab an ice pack. Giving it to him, I asked about his family, he told his name is Big Mac, telling me that this family of Apples were the founders of this town, with this new apple product they called Zapple Jam. He also told about what happened to his parents, or what he could recall, apparently they're dead, died in an unfortunate accident, a rockslide avalanche. He also told me about their youngest sister Applebloom, and her friends that call themselves The Cuitemark Crusaders. Sweetie Belles is definitely in this group, no mistake, and told me her and a pegasus named Scootaloo.

Soon, AJ came back from the fields and got a kick out of seeing me down here. She asked what was I doing here? I told and wanted to get to know you girls better, and what better way than to learn it, is where you grown up. Plus I wanted some Apple Whiskey to go.

Sighing, she said. "Alrighty then, Ah'll go and get your set."

"Cool. How much is it?"

"That depends on what Granny Smith has to say about it."

"Trust me, I'm worth it." I told her. She smiled and went to get the good stuff. While we waited, I was gonna ask Big Mac a question, when I felt something poking at my side. It was small, that much I knew, which means.... "Mac is that your lil sis poking at me?"

Confused, he looked over to my right, and his gaze narrowed slightly. "Applebloom!" He shouted and she squeaked. Turning to get a look, she was yellow overall, mane and tail red, on top of her mane was a pink bow tie, eye colour is golden orange.

"Uh... H-hi?" She said nervously up to me, and all I did was wave back at her. Seriously, I'm losing my touch already! I've only been here for a day!

A cough came from Big Mac, grabbing our attention. "Ah'm sorry about mah lil' sis there Rex. She's just a might bit curious is all."

"Naw, ya think?" I said to him flatly.

Before anything, we heard AJ coming back with the goods, and who appears to be their grandma, Granny Smith. The elderly pony herself looked at me up and down.

After her 'Inspection' of me, she asked. "Are you really an Alicorn?"

"Yes and no." I replied.

Granny raised a brow. "Yes and no, eh? Then what are you really?" I looked over to her eldest granddaughter, AJ, to seek the answer from her. She knows what I am exactly.

"She can tell you that, but don't go around telling others about me."

"Y'all got some plan to make yerself known?"

"You can say that, but you'll have to wait for it." After stating that, I pulled out a bag full of bits, from under my trench coat. "So, how much?"

They were all staring at the thing in my hand, wide eyes and slack jawed. I was snickering under my breath, taking in great amusement from their reactions.

"Oh my stars..."

"Sweet Apple-fritters..."

"By Celestia..."

"Oh goddammit people, can we please move this along?" I snapped at them.

"B-but, why? Why would you give us so much?" Applejack asked me, as she and her family still stared at the amount I'm actually willing to give them.

And believe it or not, I stole this much from Tia's vault. Well, I had Dizzy steal it for me.

"Because you're still my favourite Apple selling ponies, and you might need the extra bits." I explained. "Besides, I got some places to be..."

"Places?" Applebloom said.

"Yeah, now here's your pay." I gave her the bag and grabbed my booze... Hey, what the..? "Applejack Daniels?" No seriously, that's what the brand is called.

"Yeah, we gave it a new name." AJ answered. "Although, it was renamed after me." She seems to blush at that. Well, I'm not gonna question about it. Shrugging it off, I gave my farewell to them all and left with the goods. But I didn't want to carry them everywhere I go to, so I teleported them into Tia's room with a note saying 'Do Not Touch' on it.

Throughout the rest of the day, I visited Cloudsdale to see if RD was there. Of course, I had to hide myself from all, didn't want to get caught by the public. She was nowhere around the city, nor with the weather team. Apparently she was gonna sleep the whole day away, for someone who's nuts about speed and stunts. Lazy bitch. After I found her snoring on a tree branch, I went to see Pinkie at her workplace, disguising myself as an Earth pony. Walking about the town unhindered, but I got weird looks aimed at me, seeing as they never saw the likes of me. One of them came up to me, somewhat mistaking me for Big Mac, but just how did she mistook me for him is beyond me. Anyway, I asked her where I could find Sugar Cube Corner, and she told the directions and to keep an eye out for the building that's a gingerbread house. Thanking her, I manage to find it, and she wasn't kidding about it looking like a gingerbread house.

Man, now I want something sweet to eat! Good thing I still got some money with me. What, you think I would take some just to get my booze? Ha! Like that would be the case!

Walking inside, I sure got a kick out of it, for Pinkie really knows how to throw a party! Of course she did say it was someone's birthday, so it's understandable.

"Rexxy!" I think that was Pinkie. Looking about within the crowd, I couldn't see her, only to get tackled into a bear hug by her from the side. And yes, I'm still standing. "I didn't know you were in town!"

"Surprise?" I told lamely, which made her giggle.

"Oh, I sure do love surprises! Anyway, what are you doing down here in Ponyville?" She asked.

"I thought I might get to know you girls better."

"Well duh! How else are you suppose to know them, if you're not there to experience what they do!?" Well, she seems to get the idea behind my reason. After that she drops down from me and pulls me with her. "Since you're here, how about I introduce you to the Birthday Boy? I just know he'll like you!"

Shrugging, I told her. "Eh, why not? What's his name?"

"Button Mash!"

"Oh, is he into games?"

"Yeah! Like those arcade ones!" They have arcades now? Cool! Coming up where the birthday cake was, I saw a teenage colt sitting at the--

"Hey! Let go of me!" Oh what now!?

"Mum!" Oh son of a... It's that kids mother! Turning to see where she is, outside the bakery, three douchebags tried to drag her off. The Birthday Boy ran out there to defend his mum, but got slapped by one of them.

"Buttons!" She screamed, but the bastard that smacked the kid on the ground proceeded to kicking him...

... Or he would have, if I didn't send the fucker flying on the other side of town. By that, I mean I kicked the living fucking shit outta him! "THAT'S FOR THE BIRTHDAY BOY, YOU LOW-LIFE ASSWIPE!!!" I roared out my burning hatred to fuckwit!

"What the--!?" Well that got their attention. Good! The last two focused on me, the other holding the mother, held her with his arm around her throat.

"Hey, pretty boy!? Stay out of the way, and maybe you'll--." Nope, sick of this same old shit! Clenching my right hand into a fist, I punched the bullshitter in the face, making a sickling crunch before forcing the prick to dig the ground up and bury himself in it, with his fucked up facial.

All that was left was... Hey what the--!?

"Mum, no! He's taking her!" WHAT!?!?!? Looking about which way, someone pointed out the way. Getting a glimpse of them, if barley...

"Why that no good...... MOTHERFUCKER!!!!!!" I roared before sprinting after them. Soon I caught up to them, since these people were smart enough to give way to us and carving a path, but then that maggot had the balls to throw a knife at me. Luckily I used magic to harden my hide so it won't get punctuated by the blade, I was hard as iron right now. As soon as the knife and I made contact, my body shattered his useless piece of shit and I let out another bloodcurdling roar of rage and fury! Letting him know I was still hot on his trail!

Coming up towards what looks like the towns centre, he stopped and placed a knife to her throat. Shit! Skidding to a stop, I glared at the worthless shit-stains.

"One more step, and this bitch gets it!" He shouted, making his threat serious by pushing it further until it was scarcely scratching her. It didn't help that the townspeople we're seeing and gathering, putting more pressure on the situation at hand.

"Damn you..." I growled at him, just wanting to strangle him to death now... Fortunately, though, it seems Lady Luck was on my side still. Out of nowhere, Fancy Pants manages to get the knife away from his clutches, while Fleur teleports from his blind side, snatch Buttons mum and teleports out of her. Since when were they able to handle such a situation like this?

No! Questions about them later, all that matters is this little fucker! Speaking of which, he looks just about ready to piss himself to death, seeing how he's left with no alternative route of escape from me. So I walked up to him, glaring down at him, daring him to give me a reason not to hurt him oh so badly.

Raising his hands in front of him, he pleaded me to stop. "N-n-now, now! L-let's not get v-v-violent here, please!" Such pathetic attempts will not save you. Within arms length, I grabbed him by the throat and lifted him up with ease. "W...wait...p-please..." He wheezed out, struggling to breathe a bit, but I'm not gonna strangle him to death.

No... That's not my intention anymore.

"I could have done it, you know. Kill you and your lap dogs." I said to him darkly, while he started to shed tears. "But then again, y'all aren't worth it. Instead, you're going to tell me who are you working for."

"H-h...how...?"

"You throwing knifes with such precision, tells me enough to figure you're a hired hand with experience. An extension of someone else's interest and agenda. Now, tell me!" And that he did. He said he didn't know who the client was, but the job was to nap ponies and sell them off the black markets in the undergrounds as slaves. Pony trafficking. Fucking terrific! He says that, not only are the young looking teenage fillies a big hit, but so are the mature, single mothered mares, if there worth more then they look. Oh those fat, pig-headed, motherfuckers, are gonna suffer for this...

After getting what I wanted for the moment, I let him drop to the ground. Before he could get up though, I stomped on one of his legs, breaking it in the process, and did he screamed like the little pussy he was.

"ARGH!!! You maniac!" He shouted, but I grabbed the back of his head and slammed it on the ground. Hard.

"Shut the fuck up, you pig-eating shitface!" I growled at him. "And just listen to what I want you to deliver to your bosses..." Getting up close to his right ear, I whispered. "Tell them to cut this bullshit out. For if not done so, I'll burn it all down, from the inside out. After that, I will hunt each and every last one of them down, like the animals they are. And when I get my hands on them, they will feel my hatred and die a horrible death."

After making my promise/threat clear to him, I got up from him. He looked back up to me in whimpering fear. "What are you?"

I didn't say anything yet, but I did gave him a smile he won't soon forget. "It matters not, but do tell them...that Carolus Rex sends his regards. Now you can go crawl on back to them." As soon as I said that, he started crawling as fast as he could. No one helped him, not like they wanted to help such scumbags, especially what he pulled off.

After he was out of my sights, I opted to leave and tell Tia what had happened. But then that mother of the Bday Boy came crashing in on me, holding me in a real tight hug, crying into my chest. "Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!" She repeated to me constantly. I hugged her back, rubbing her back to calm her down.

"Mummy!" Glancing off to the right, her kid, Buttons, came running. She turned to catch him in time. "Are you alright!? Did they hurt you!? Where are they now!?" He asked question after question, until he noticed me. "Hey, you're the stallion that saved me!"

"Yeah." I nodded. "You OK, kid?"

"Don't call me kid." He snapped, but I glared down at him for that. He flinched and said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to..." He stopped and started to get teary eyes.

Oh... Now I get it. He felt useless when he got knocked down and couldn't do anything to save his mother. It's also knowing that in the eyes of the adults, he is still referred to as a kid. Not like that can be helped.

His mother took hold of him, as he did the same to her. This is my chance to take my leave. I didn't want to, but I need to warn Tia and have her send a platoon of Guards down here.

"Rexxy!!" Ugh, not now Pinkie! "Wait!!!"

"Pinkie, I need to get to the princesses and tell them about all of this!" I shouted at her, as she skidded to a stop in front of me.

"But..." She tried to argue with me, but placing a finger on her lips to shut her up. Removing it, she pouted her disapproval, but nodded. "Fine. But you better come back!"

"I'll decide when." With that said, I made a mad dash to Canterlot.

Reaching the castle, a bunch of Guards tried blocking my path. Big mistake they made, because no bitches are gonna stop this train wrecker! Anyway, after bowling them out of my way, I went about the place finding Tia and that.

Dining Room... Nope!

Throne Room... Nah!

Kitchen... Nada!

Chambers... Zit!

"Fucking dammit! WHERE THE HELL ARE YA WOMAN!?!?"

"Rex! What are you yelling about!?"

"Oh there you are Tia...WHERE WERE YOU FOR FUCK SAKES!?!?" I yelled at her. Apparently she, Lulu and purple girl, were at the Castles Garden having a little tea party. So I explained what happen down at Ponyville and told her about those mercs.

"Oh no..." Lulu whispered, looking mildly worried.

"Girls, how long has this been going on?" I asked them. They didn't answer me, so I took it as the answer. "For some time, huh?"

They nodded.

"So, what now?" Twilight asked.

"Send some Guards down there. That town is gonna need them." After saying that, Tia and Lulu had assemble enough Guards from both regiments and have them sent down there.

A couple of hours later, I have reseted the city back in order. I may not like it, but I did promise I would, so I did, and without that damn chaotic being. After that the sisters got to work with changing day to night. Twilight went back to her castle and prepared some living quarters for the Guards. Speaking of which, before she leaves. "Hey Twi!?"

"Huh?" She turns back to me.

"Sorry, but I was down at your castle, and I made a mess of it." She stared at me when I said that, so I explained my reason. "Okay, first off: I didn't start the fight, those twin drakes did."

"They what!?" She screamed.

"Only because they saw me with Dizzy! They thought we were gonna do something bad."

"You didn't hurt them too badly, did you!?"

"Not as bad as what I did with that chaotic prick. I actually found out he helped Tirek!"

"Oh... That's why, huh?" She asked nervously, and I nodded my answer. "Well, I guess I better be going!" With a flash, she teleported back to her place. Although, when I turn to head up to Tia's chamber, I walked into a brick wall that popped out of nowhere!

"Argh! What the--?" Shaking it off, I was confused as to how that got there. Since when did brick walls do that!? But just as I clicked, it was too late for me, because what happens next is that I found myself face-planted into the damn thing.

As for who did this, it's pretty obvious. "Guess who's back, honey buns?" Oh God, he's gone off the deep end of crazy-town. Pulling out of there, I looked back to see him, though I wish I didn't. He was both pissed and crazy at the same damn fucking time, and I can see his lust twinkling in his eyes.

Well...shit.

A laughter full of insanity came out before saying. "Now, dearie, I know what I did back then was bad. But what you did to me was uncalled for." Oh that's bullshit, and he knows it! "So, I think it's only fair you make it up to me."

"Fuck off! I ain't doing jackshit for you!" I shouted out my defiance, but that only made him laugh more.

"Always so defiant, aren't you? Well then how about a deal?" What? What did he mean by that? Do I even dare?

... Fuck it, I'll bite. "What sort of deal?" I asked him.

His anger gone, crazy dimmed down, but his lust was still there. He turned me around to face him, but pinned me against the wall. Since when did I let him be the dominant one? No, seriously, since when!? Oh fuck me sideways...

"Love, you're an Earth pony."

"Thanks for stating the obvious, dickwad. Now what was this deal?" I snapped, feeling my dignity stripped and replaced with humiliation the longer this keeps dragging out! But just what does he have in mind?

He loosens his grip and moves both hands to rest on my shoulders. His lustful, crazed grin turned into a sensual loving smile, though his eyes still held some form of mischievous in them. Rubbing our noses together, with eyes half-closed, he spoke. "I know what you're thinking, but trust me when I say it's not going to be that...yet." Okay, that's good I guess? Right? "And by yet, I mean I'll call upon you for it. Understand, babe?"

".... I think so?" I said to him, uncertain on the whole thing.

Giggling at my response, he explained how this deal works. "Now don't worry, that's only your part you have to make up to me, for that is my one and only wish. But in order for this to work, I must meet your needs first." With the click of his talons, he was back into that fucking maidens outfit again! I swear to God he loves wearing that thing!

I groaned at this. "Oh God, why!?" But then I remembered the deal. "Okay, since you said that--."

"Ah! I wasn't finish yet." Wait there's more? "Yes, I did say I will meet with your needs, your wishes. But I didn't say what way to use them."

"Huh? There's a way I have to make my wishes?"

"Yes, quite the unique one, too." He snickered evilly under his words. "As to why it's so special? Let's just say that, to truly make your wish, you must do so with..." He leans in a and goes up to my right ear, whispering. "... Your withdrawals." Oh... You evil motherfucker. Why? Why do you do this to me!?

OK, I'll just leave it hanging there for you guys to think on.... Nothing, alright I'll explain why it's downright, damn evil, because it's simple: I have a LOT of withdrawals! Most of them are basically foods and drinks that the Equestrians didn't have, nor were they gonna make those. Because we all know that the food I'm talking about are pretty much made out of meat, and yes, even the fast food products. Such as: McDonalds, Carl's Jr., Burger King, Dominos, Hells Pizza, KFC, and so on and so forth. I mean, God, my mouth is already drooling at that and my favourite drinks, whether fizzy, or energy. Now, couple that up, with the fact that I've been away from home for so long... Fucking damn you, Discord!!

Speaking of which, that prick was enjoying my reactions, smirking victoriously while my brain was working overtime on this deal! "Oh my! Has my baby-boy finally met his match, one he can't solve with his fist!?" Oh that's bloody brilliant, he's laughing it up. Asshole! "My oh my! I really have given you something you can't refuse, haven't I?"

Shit! He's right! This is something I can't refuse! Ugh, goddammit! You would not believe how pissed I was to losing against him! Oh fuck it, you win some, you lose some. It was bound to happen one of these days.

Sighing in defeat, and sagging a bit, I told him my answer. "Alright Dizzy, you got a deal." How embarrassing, I'm actually giving into the demands of an Chaos-induced being for crying out loud!

As for Dizzy, well, he gave me a kiss on the lips and said. "Thank you, my dearly beloved master. I promise to give you back the things you had to sacrifice and forgone for so long." Letting go of me, he turns around and walks off, swaying those fine hips from side to side, even getting to see some of that ass jiggle a little bit-- And I'm enjoying this too much, aren't I? Yeah, I am. OK, just checking. "Oh hey, a bit!" Wait, what? No, no! Don't you dare bend over and pick that-- And you did the EXACT opposite of what I just said! Well at least his tail is blocking off his... Oh c'mon! No, stop it! Stop it Dizzy, stop lifting it.... Holy titty-fucking Christ!

Oh shit, I'm seeing what he's wearing underneath that skirt; black patterned thongs, and they're showing off all the goods of that plumped, firmness, curviness, jiggling wiggling, bootylicious, buttocks! I'm....such a complete suck-up, to this horseshit right now, ain't I?

"Enjoying the view, my master?" Well... Fuck me. "Surely you missed this, and you know just how shameless I can be with the crowd." Crowd? What crowd?.... Oh shit. Looking behind the fucking brick wall, I saw the castle's staff, maidens, and guards, staring at Dizzy's rump. All of them blushing while they were at it, either in embarrassment, startled, or arousal.

Wait a minute! This one's MINE!!! They're still considered underaged little shitlets! Grabbing the end of the wall, I managed to expand it to my left end, cutting off those bitches view. Soon I heard them shifting over to my right. "Oh no you don't!" Repeating what I did, I expanded the right side till it closed off. But just to be sure, I grabbed the bottom and lifted it up to the ceiling, blocking off those flocking pigeons that still want to seek a peak at my glorious treasure trove! Although, I unintentionally spoke out to them. "FUCK OFF YA LITTLE CUNTS!!! ADULTS ONLY!!!" Yeah, I kind of lost it there, for a bit.

"Aww... How cute!" Dizzy said sweetly. "Now there's the man I remembered all those years ago." Shrugging, I went to him and picked him up in brides style. He sighed and cuddled up to me more. "So, what do you want for dinner, master?"

Thinking on it, I replied on what I want. "Some BK sounds nice right about now. Triple cheeseburger combo, with strips of bacon and Mayo added to it. 9 piece pack of nuggets with BBQ sauce, by itself. A chocolate sundae and a Hersey pie."

"Well, someone misses their favourite meals. And your drink?"

"Hmm... Raspberry and L&P mixed, please."

"Excellent! Although, now that I think about it, what about Sunny-ass and Little Lunatic?" He asked me. Dizzy does have a point, and yes, we know, ponies are strictly herbivores. But this is Discord we're talking about, he can switch it to veggie burgers and such.

"Yeah, you're right. Can't leave them to starve to death can we?" I said as we walked to the Dining room. "We'll ask them."

He nodded, but then he clicked his figures again. I was confused, until felt my wings and horn had come back. "It didn't exactly feel the same with you being only an Earth pony, dear master." Dizzy explained and nuzzled under my chin, purring in contentment.

Reaching our destination, I heard both Tia and Lulu arguing with some snobby Noble prick inside. Apparently, they must have run-ins with this guy, from the sound of things. Well, I don't want some jackass ruining our dinner!

Kicking open the doors, almost off of their hinges, I saw some white, blonde, unicorn and within an instant, I already hate him. I don't care who he is, not interested in his lame excuses of success, if he even did succeed in anything.

"Who dares to--!?" Oh god, the sound of his voice! So much hubris is being drawn out of that mouth of his! But at least me being here shut him up, if only for a moment longer. "Who...are you?"

I was gonna answer the little wanker, but Lulu flew over to me. "Rexxy!" Landing next to me, she kissed me on the cheek, which is pretty cute of her, and leaned on me. "Oh you would not believe how much I have to suffer through listening to that wretched oaf." Dramatic much? Then again, I can't blame her.

"I can't believe any of the shit I'm seeing right now." I replied.

"I knew you wouldn't." She giggled, but that sweet sound was short-lived.

"Excuse me! But am I seeing thing, or is that really an Alicorn male?" The pompous prick spoke up, can't even distinguish what's real and what's not.

Tia went to answer that. "Yes, Blueblood, he is a real male Alicorn." Tiredly, she introduced us both. "Carolus Rex, meet Prince Blueblood, our nephew." Oh she has got to be kidding me here. This guy? Yeah, you know what, fuck that noise.

"Seriously Tia? C'mon, don't joke about that shit. There's no way he's a prince." I told her, with that blueballed bitch doing a spit-take with his evening tea and coughing. "And you're not shitting with me. Great! Just... Fucking great!"

After that, the little princeling spoke up. "What kind of Alicorn are you? Such profound language!" Somebody just shoot him for me, please? "Auntie, you know this dreadful pony? Oh dear how you must have suffered!"

"Pfft! Drama queen of a queer." I snarked at him, really wanting to smash his face in.

"W-w-what!? You dare c-c-call a prince--!" He stuttered. But I wasn't having any of that.

"Yes, I dare, because I'm the motherfucking king! And if you think I'm lying, ask Tia, she'll tell you." He stared at me slack jawed when I stated that.

"It's true, Blueblood. He is a king." Tia said before taking a sip of her tea.

"But... Auntie, how is he king?" He asked. "I mean, just look at him! He's not wearing anything that translates as Royalty, not even a crown!"

"Bitch I don't need no fucking trinket to show-off my social status!" I swear to myself, he is not fit to hold the title Prince. I mean, what was Tia thinking?

That Bluebitch was about to offer a retort, but Tia stop him. "That's enough! I will not stand for this kind of behaviour!"

"But auntie! He's--!"

"Be silent Blueblood! You have no right, nor authority over any of us!" She told him off strictly. "Now leave us. We wish to be alone for now."

"But..." Nope! You're not getting a say in this! Using my magic, I levitated him out of his seat.

"You hear her boy. Now get out!" With that said, I chuck him out, with him screaming like a bitch, and closed the doors. Breathing a sigh of relief, I looked down at Dizzy to find him sleeping. Did he actually sleep through the whole scene? Figures he would, then again, he gets bored pretty easily when there isn't much chaos going about. Well, time to wake him up. "Hey, Dizzy, wake up!"

Shaking him a bit, he began to stir and open his eyes up. Letting him go, he stayed afloat in midair, stretching himself out and yawning. "Oh dear, so sorry for..." He stop and began sniffing about, until he gagged and placed a peg on his nose. "Sweet mother of Celestia, why does it reek of hubris so much in here!?"

"You mean that little shit named Blueblood? Yeah, he was here." I answered him.

"He was!?" His eyes widen as he zipped through the room, lighting up some scented candles, most likely to clear out the excessive arrogance left behind by that so-called prince. After that he pulled the peg off his nose and breathed in and out once. "Ah... Clear as day, no more of that ghastly scent that baboon left behind." His whole body shivered from that.

"He has the worse reputation of all, huh?" I asked, wanting to know how worse that prick is. Who knows, maybe he's in on the whole pony trafficking business. He fits the part.

Lulu snorted. "Trust me, that's a big understatement when it comes to him." She held a look of disgust on her. "That pathetic little worm has no respect for anyone, especially the commoners. He'll even use you as a meat-shield to protect his looks! And he sees mares as a trophy for pleasure!"

"... I should have just killed off the fucker then and there." In all honesty, you cannot comprehend the levels of rage and fury I have for that damned weasel. It took all of my will-power to not go out after him and reap judgement upon thee! But the only thing a could ever think of right now was...

"Rex..." Tia called out to me, which got me to snap from my brooding. Looking towards her, she was staring down at my hands, that when I turned to look, they were on fire.

Shit! I didn't mean for that to happen! Alright, just calm down, keep a cool head, think happy thoughts, and everything will be fine. After about a few moments, I finally got rid of the fire. "Okay, let's not think about that shithead and just have dinner." All three heads nodded in agreement. "Cool. Dizzy, get us some BK..."

(Princess Celestia...)

I have to admit, dinner was...interestingly different. It wasn't as bad as I thought, at first I was against the idea of eating meat, even though Rex explained that me and Luna won't be having real meat patties in ours. Still though, I didn't like it, but he said that we owe him for all the times he had to sit out through dinner and not eat real meat, for our sakes. I knew I lost, because he's right, true we let him and the others eat some meat, but he couldn't go without it unlike Tirek and Chrysalis. So we made our choices, going for a 'Creamy Mayo Cheeseburger Combo'. Just as promised, the meat patties were replaced with veggie patties, while Rex had the real ones.

When Dizzy served us our orders, Rex just went ballistic on his as soon as it popped on the table. You know what, I'm not holding it against him, looking at this happening I think we were terrible hosts to provide his needs. I mean, he was going at it like it was his last meal before he kicks the bucket! Mother of me, we are the worst host, if we can't supply anybody's necessities!

Oh darn, I lost my appetite with that monologuing. Putting my burger down, I was starting to feel a little guilty about it. And that never gone unnoticed by the others. Luna was the first, since she was sitting next to me. "Sister, are you alright?"

Soon, Discord found out as well and elbowed Rex to get his attention. At first he was tick off, but when Discord pointed my way, did he understand. Swallowing what's left in his mouth, he spoke. "Hey, what's wrong? Don't you like it?"

"It's not the food Rex, well technically." I said. "Rather, it's more about you..."

"Oh... You mean him not having his proper food diet." Discord figured it out.

I nodded. "Yes. I mean, we weren't the best hosts to his needs, because we refused to serve it." I felt so ashamed, I don't care if Rex hated us for that, we probably deserve it anyway. Soon Rex himself got out of his seat and walked over to me. What was he going to do? Is he going to scold me? He brought himself down to my level, staring straight into my eyes, and I couldn't leave his. I was so scared at that time, I didn't find any form of ill-will intentions, but he did do something I was not prepared for.

Bringing a hand up to cup my right cheek, he rubbed his thumb across it, before he caught my lips with his. My eye widen from shock and surprise, I gasped, not knowing what to do. But as quick as it came, the kiss ended, and it actually left me speechless...and longing for more?

I couldn't think straight, nor do anything except stare at Rex for an explanation of what he just did. He smiles down at me. "Damn Tia, your glowing brighter than your mother's sun." I yelped and tried to cover up my flustered face, but that only made him laugh and brought me back to facing him. "Oh c'mon, you're so cute when you blush."

"Rex! Stop teasing me!" I whined as I tried to push him away, but I was trembling that he easily overpowered me. Grinning slyly, he brought his nose to mine and started nuzzling me. I was so powerless against his touches as he held me in place and caressed my cheeks.

"Awwww..... Just look at how adorable they are!" Discord cooed at the scene. I didn't know what Luna thought of this, but I just hope she isn't getting jealous from this.

"I don't think you're convinced." Rex whispered to me. "Let's change that." Again, he sealed our lips together once more, though this time I got into it. Not wanting to waste this, I tried to take it to the next level, but Rex kept denying me that opportunity at every turn. Whimpering, I tried my hardest to get past his blockades, even trying to slip my tongue through his lips. Oh please Rex, let me in! At this point I was whining and begging him to give the chance, wanting this to become more! Finally, after a few long moments of teasing me, he lets me in. As both of our tongues coiled and twisted around each other, drawing shallow breaths through our noses, I finally get to experience this sacred art of love for all of these eons.... If only for a longer period of time.

"Grr!! Get off of him Tia!" Just as I thought, Luna was getting jealous. She grabbed me and threw me off to the side, pouncing on Rex before he could get a word out. I can't believe her! How dare she ruin my moment with Rex, I was enjoying what he was giving to me!

"Oh wow Tia, you got your ass thrown off my your younger sister." Argh Discord! Say something to insult me one more time, I swear I'll throw your ass into the sun with my own hands personally! "Besides, when am I gonna have my turn!?" Oh for goodness sakes, you already did had a go this morning!

Getting back up, I saw Luna on top of Rex, kissing him roughly, deeply and passionately.... Wait is she-- Oh my gosh she is, she is humping him, and he's not even bothered by it!

"Luna! What are you doing!? Get off him right this instant!!" I shouted furiously, going up to her and prying her off Rex, when she didn't listen!

"H-hey! Put me down Tia!" She screamed at me.

"Not after what you did to me, and what you were doing to Rex!" I shouted back at her.

"Yeah, well, you were taking your sweet damn time with him!"

"It's not my fault he won't give me what I want!"

"At least I get you feel him up!"

"Luna!"

"Hah! In your face sister!" Oh why you little... Wait, what's up with Rex? "So Tia, how does it feel to... Uh, are you listening?" Letting go of her, I went over to him. He seems to be thinking about something.

"Rex?"

"Why did that happen?" What? What is he talking about? He got up and walked back to his seat. Picking up his drink, he took off the lid and sniffed the contents. But why? Soon it became apparent why, there was something else mixed into all of our drinks. "Dizzy, why do I smell a pinch of aphrodisiac in my drink?"

Oh that slippery, lying serpent! He spiked our beverages! Taking a whiff of mine and Luna's one, I can indeed pick up a faint trace of aphrodisiac. Glaring at the guilty draconequus, he laughed nervously. "Heh heh... Well, I thought it might be funny to see how things would progress. So I decided to experiment how it would effect each of you." He explained, and I saw Rex's left eye twitching.

"You wanted...to use us...as your personal Guinea-pigs." Rex look just about ready to strangle Discord.

"Well, yes. You see, I put different types of aphrodisiac in each of your cups." He said, before going into details about them. "Rex, your one stimulates your actions and enhances them. Giving you more confidences and knowing what your lover wants, and desires, perfecting them to the max. But it seems to also make you a bit of a domineering type, bit of a side-effect, seeing as how much you were controlling the kiss, although you seem to handle that one well."

Then he turn towards me. "Celestia, your one was about confessing, since it was something you felt guilty of, you wanted forgiveness. After realising about Rex's diet, what he wanted but cannot have, you knew who was at fault. When Rex came up to you, you didn't know what he was going to do; was he gonna forgive, or forsake you? He chose to forgive you with something you never had the time or pleasure, to experience your first kiss. And you couldn't get enough out of that, you needed more, you wanted it on a deeper level, even if you have to beg for it. The side effects to it, is that you became somewhat a submissive."

Lastly, he faced Luna. "As for you, Luna, your one was about your true feelings towards someone you loved. Someone you've had an eye on for so long. Also, yours was a bit more highly concentrated, so I'm quite surprised you didn't rip his clothes off and ridden him into the ground..."

"Wait, but she was pretty aggressive. Doesn't that count?" Rex mentioned.

"True, but that was the side effects kicking in, because she was becoming impatient and jealous. She should have done more damage than what you witnessed and experienced."

"WHAT!?!?" Luna screamed. "You mean I could have potentially raped Rex!"

"I don't think it's rape, if I was enjoying it as well." Rex said to calm her fears.

"But still...it wouldn't feel right."

"Then it's a good thing you were still in control." That's true, otherwise we'll have a harder time to stop her. Turning to face Discord, Rex gave him a stern glare. "Dizzy, don't ever do that again. Seriously, that stuff isn't to be messed around with, if handled carelessly. Got it?"

Discord gulped and nodded furiously, while sweating bullets with a submissive grin. "Yes, crystal clear!" With that said, we decided to finish up and head to my bed chambers.

Finishing up our traditional routines before going to sleep, Rex went in after us to do his thing, while we waited. When we came up here though, I found out that Rex bought some of the Apple family's beverage brand: Applejack Daniels. The first thing that came to mind was how did he manage to buy this, without having bits on him? I'll have to ask him when he gets out of my bathroom.

"Oh, he bought the goods! Yay!" Discord squealed in delight.

"Wait, you know?" I asked him.

"Of course, he got me to steal some money out of your vault." He answered with glee.

"He... What!?"

"Yeah, I know! It was fun!!.... Oh wait, it wasn't. I mean, if I wanted to steal something from either you or Luna, it would have to be...." I didn't bother with listening to his crazed ideas, all I wanted was an explanation on why he would steal from me!? All he had to do was ask me for some bits, if he needed any! Of this is some kind of prank to get back at me or something, than he seriously needs to better.

Walking over to the door leading into the bathroom, I opened it up and walked in on him at the worst time. Rex was finish having a quick shower and drying himself off, and for me to see him like this... I shouldn't be here right now. I know I shouldn't! But my mind was being invaded by perverted thoughts and they were taking over! My eyes couldn't stop roaming, drinking in every last detail of his muscular maleness once more, but now they're descending towards his... Wait, I can't see. Have I gone blind!? Oh no, please, somepony help me, please! I don't want this! Why is this happening!? I can't go blind, I have yet to see his...

"Uh... Tia, why are you crying?"

"What do you think?! I'm blind here!!" I screamed at his uncaring stupidity. Like he would ever care about--

"You do know I covered your eyes with a towel, right?" Wait, what? Really? Bringing my hands up to get a feel, it was indeed a towel blocking my eyesight.

"Oh..." Now I feel stupid.

"I guess those 'Blonde moments' runs in the family, since you're taking after your mother, Gaia."

"... Shut up..."

"Whatever. Now get out." With that said, he turned me to the door... And kicks me out! Oh that stallion! I'll get him back for this!

Picking myself up and stomping to my bed, I sat down with a angry huff and pouted. And why do I even have this stupid towel on me!? Tossing the damn thing away from me, I folded my arms and scolded at it. Although, I soon lost my driven anger and just felt sadden, don't know why, but I did all of a sudden. Picking the towel back up with magic, I brought it back and hugged it closely to my chest, while curling up into a ball, lying down on my side.

Still, I'm planning on getting him back. But I didn't want to think on that right now. I... I just want to sleep with him there. Did I ever mention how good he feels when I slept with him? Well, let's just say that it was amazing sleeping next to him. Best cuddle buddy indeed. No wonder Discord wants Rex to himself.

Seems Rex is done, I hear him walking over to me. Sitting next to my form, he asked me. "Tia, why did you come in there? Did you want something?" I nodded. "So what was it?"

"Why did you stole bits from my vault?"

He didn't answer me, but when he did, it went like this. "Let me answer that with another question; were you using my currency when I was gone?"

"..."

"I'll take that as a yes..."

OK, I'll confess, I was using his instead of my own money, yes. But he had so much more than any of us! It's not as if he was going to use it for anything!.... Oh fine, I may have used up most of his over the years!

"I guess I have to pay you back, huh?" I muttered.

"It's either that, or I take it all. So yeah, you owe me!" He stated before lying down in the middle again.

I whined about the idea, but I didn't want to get robbed by him, so I have no choice but make it up to him. Snuggling up to him, he wrapped his arm around me, while Discord slept on his left, and Luna on his chest. Teleporting the towel back in the bathroom, I turned off the lights and we all found sleep...

(... Hump... Hump... Hump...)

Or tried to.

Groaning, Rex looked down at Luna, who was humping at him again. "Luna, cut it out!"

Luna herself whined at him. "Noooo.... My humpy Rexxy."

"Oh goddammit! Dizzy, fix this!"

Discord moaned in annoyance. "Must I, my dear Rexxy?"

"WILL YOU JUST FUCKNG FIX THIS SHIT!!!!! WE'RE TRYING TO GET SOME SLEEP HERE FOR FUCK SAKES!!!!!"

Oh dear, I think his voice just woke all of Equestria back up...