A New Perspective

“Fluttershy, I-”

“Shh...”

“I-I'm not too sure that-”

“You're a man, and I'm a woman, right?”

“Yes, you are, but what about-”

“Oh that little difference? I'm sure that once you try me out, you'll see I'm way more fun than any mere human woman.”

Arthur didn't know how it happened, but all of a sudden he was in Fluttershy's cottage lying on what he assumed was her bed. Fluttershy, for her part, was now crawling on the bed on top of Arthur, now straddling him. Her pink mane falling beautifully over her shoulders, and her cyan eyes half closed. Right now, she was absolutely stunning. It was how he had always imagined Olivia would look at him.

Yet here was Fluttershy, and right now his pants felt a lot tighter looking at the pegasus.

“Fluttershy, I-” she cut Arthur off by kissing him right on the mouth. It was deep, and her lips were so soft. He found himself deepening the kiss, forgetting for a second that he was kissing a pony. Fluttershy's fore hooves rested on his chest as they kissed. It was her that broke the kiss, and Arthur was unable to take his eyes off the pegasus, who was suddenly extremely sexy.

“Don't speak,” Fluttershy whispered, “Just let me take control.”

Arthur slowly nodded, watching as Fluttershy backed away to his pants. She used her mouth and tongue to undo his black trousers, using her hooves to pull them down along with his undergarmets, setting his now fully erect member free.

The look in Fluttershy's eyes changed to an almost predatory one, and she licked her lips before smiling at him lustfully.

“Looks like you don't mind be being a pony as much as you thought,” Fluttershy said, “At least, this big guy here is happy that I'm a pony.”

“Ahh...” Arthur breathed out, knowing that he was losing control, but unable to stop himself.

“I wonder what a human cock tastes like,” Fluttershy said lustfully, taking a long and deep lick of his member. He had always envisioned what this would feel like. It felt better than he ever imagined. Fluttershy then took his whole cock into her mouth, sucking and licking in a way that was driving Arthur crazy.

“F-Fluttershy...” Arthur stuttered, trying not to lose control, “This is wrong... I...”

She either wasn't listening, or she didn't care. With the light pleasurable moan she gave, he assumed it was the latter. God, this wasn't right. He shouldn't have been enjoying this so much. But sadly, against his better judgment, he was enjoying it.

I should tell her to stop, push her off of me, but...

This feels too good...

Soon he lost himself to the moment, falling back onto the bed as the mare before him continued to suck on his increasingly hard cock. He turned his head to the side, looking at the dark blue pony sitting on the floor watching him intently.

Wait, what?!

Arthur immediately came back into reality pushing Fluttershy off of him, and looked at the pony. Her coat was dark blue, her mane and tail were extremely long and almost looked like a starry night sky. She was wearing jewelry much like Twilight, but her hoof guards were silver and her crown and necklace were onyx black. On her flank was a crescent moon. Her eyes were light cyan, and she wore sapphire blue eye shadow. Even sitting down Arthur could tell she was somewhat larger than the other ponies.

“Um...” Arthur said looking at the large pony.

“Please,” the mare said with a knowing smile, “don't stop on my account.”

Arthur immediately woke up. He had half expected the odd world to be a dream, yet he was still in the room that Twilight had given him. He didn't know if he was happy of devastated knowing that, but at least that meant Fluttershy wasn't a dream.

Ack! Fluttershy! Dream! He had dreamed about Fluttershy, but in it she was... doing... things with him! Things that he enjoyed! What disturbed him more: that he even dreamed something like that, or that he enjoyed said dream immensely.

Also, what was with that pony at the end. She didn't fit the rest of the dream, and while most of it was beginning to fade, that part was vivid in his mind.

“God,” Arthur said putting his hand to his head, “I must be going mad,” someone knocked on his door, “Um, yes?”

“Oh, you're up?” Twilight asked from outside, “Great. The cook is making breakfast, so if you want to shower before you come down, you can.”

Shower? As he was somewhat well off he did have his own personal bath. As water was in scarce supply at times though, he couldn't always stay as clean as he liked. He looked over to the other side of the room and saw sure enough there was a private bathroom.

“You wouldn't mind if I showered here?” Arthur asked, earning a giggle from the princess outside.

“You don't have to ask to get clean, Arthur. I don't know how things work back where you're from, but over here there's enough for everyone.”

“Huh...” suddenly he was happy that he had opted to bathe before coming to this world, otherwise he would be horribly embarrassed. He had noticed a lack of foul smells when walking around and talking to others, and he was certain not everyone lived like the princess.

He walked over to the bathroom, shocked by what he had seen. It was the nicest bathroom he had ever seen. On the sink was a small brush next to a tube of something called “toothpaste”. He walked over to it and saw instructions on the tube of how to use it.

“Is this how they keep their teeth clean?” Arthur asked, opening up the tube and putting some of the paste on the brush like instructed. It smelled nice enough. He put the paste in his mouth, surprised by how nice it tasted.

If cleaning his teeth tasted this good, he'd be doing this every day, and night.

After getting cleaner than he had ever been, he stepped out of his room, wearing his oddly cleaned clothes, and stretched. Never in his life had he felt so light and clean.

When he made it to the dining hall, he sat down and rested his hands behind his back, unable to keep from smiling. Twilight looked at him and giggled.

“I take it you slept well,” she said.

“Where I come from, our methods of keeping clean are shabby at best,” Arthur admitted, “Your methods though, not only are they easier to do, but they work better,” he sighed, “I could do that every morning, twice a day at the least.”

“Gee, I'd hope so,” Spike said, “Don't want to walk around smelling like a Diamond Dog.”

Arthur had no idea what a Diamond Dog was, but he assumed that they smelled awful. Well, it confirmed his suspicion that his morning ritual would have to include brushing his teeth and showering every morning from now on, not that he'd mind that.

“By the way, did someone clean my clothes?” Arthur asked.

“Oh, I had one of the maids handle that while you slept,” Twilight said, “I was surprised by how dirty they were.”

“Like I said, my world, shabby at best,” Arthur said, now feeling rather embarrassed again.”

“Don't feel bad,” Twilight said, “Look at this as a chance to live more comfortably. Actually, since you and Spike are going out today, I sent a letter to Rarity asking her to create some more clothes for you while you're here.”

“You didn't have to do that,” Arthur said smiling.

“Spike, think you could take him to Carousel Boutique after helping Applejack?” Twilight asked. Spike choked on whatever he was eating and looked at Twilight somewhat panicked.

“He can find it on his own, right?” Spike asked, “He made it to Fluttershy's and back alone!”

“Yes, but he doesn't know too many Equestrian customs,” Twilight stated, “I'd feel better having you with him.”

Spike sighed, “No running away this time, huh?”

“I'll be with you,” Arthur said placing his hand on the dragon's back, “If it gets too dangerous, we can double team her.”

“Great,” Spike said, “Thanks.”

“Good luck, Harem King,” Twilight teased. Spike growled at Twilight in a way that would have scared Arthur, but Twilight was completely unfazed. Apparently they were just that close.

Still, Arthur didn't think he'd be that calm around a growling dragon.

“Wait, so I won't get stoned or ridiculed?” Arthur asked in shock as he and Spike walked through town.

“Ridiculed? Stoned? Good God, Arthur, what are your kind allowed to do?!” Spike asked looking at the human in shock.

“Clearly not much...” Arthur admitted, “Where I'm from, its a privilege to see a woman's body.”

“Well, seeing as how most of the mares here aren't wearing clothes, you don't have to worry about that.”

At first Arthur nodded in agreement, but then paled when he realized what Spike said, “So... ponies are supposed to wear clothes here?!”

Spike groaned rubbing the bridge of his snout, “No, idiot, they're not required. Clothes here aren't necessary. Mares and stallions can just use their tails to cover up their more private parts, and I have special scales for that myself,” Spike glared at Arthur, “That doesn't mean you get to prance around in your birthday suit.”

“Believe me, I have no intention of that,” Arthur said as two mares walked by him. He'd never look at ponies the same way again.

“As long as you aren't lewd with it, no one will be too offended if you look at them in a somewhat desirable way,” Spike explained, “Most mares will think its flattering. Now, if you're trying to take a peak behind the tail, then you're in trouble. If a mare is interested in you, she'll let you take a few peaks.”

“How?” Arthur asked.

“By flipping their tails around, just short of showing you their vagina,” Spike said. Arthur shuddered slightly at how open Spike was in saying that, making Spike laugh, “You know, you're going to have to get used to talking more openly about that stuff if you're going to be living here. Twilight doesn't know what world you're from, so we can't exactly send you back anytime soon.”

Arthur as so enamored by his surroundings that he hadn't even thought about what he would do if he didn't make it home. He'd never be around humans again, forever in this colorful world of lovely ponies, a world filled with magic and wonder.

…. Eh, humanity was overrated anyway.

“Out of curiosity,” Arthur asked, “Considering most ponies don't wear clothes, what are clothes for?”

“Well, some ponies actually aren't comfortable just using their tails to cover up,” Spike said, “Mostly the rich nobles who think they're too good to show off their bodies. Funny, because the princesses all show their bodies.”

Arthur thought back to his dream, and the mare he saw there. What she a princess? Why did he dream about a princess when he had never met her.

“In environments like here though,” Spike continued, “if you see any pony wearing anything beyond a tie or something like Applejack's hat, they're probably trying to call attention to themselves for courting someone they like.”

“So clothes are meant to cover up or accentuate over here?” Arthur asked.

“You're getting it,” Spike said smiling. Arthur returned the smile and then looked into the park as they passed it. Lying on the bench Arthur saw a shocking sight. Lying on a bench in the park were two ponies of teenage years. The one lying on her back was pink with a purple and white mane and tail, her Cutie Mark being a tiara. The pony lying on top of her was a yellow pony with a red mane and tail, wearing a hat similar to Applejack's, her Cutie Mark being a colorful shield with an apple in front of it.

What struck Arthur as odd was that they were kissing. Quite passionately too.

“Um, Spike...”

“Yeah? What's up?”

“Those two... they're...”

Spike looked at them and shook his head laughing, “Geez, sometimes I wonder if those two ever actually talk. It's like every time I see them they're sucking face.”

“But... they're both...”

A look of realization hit Spike before he turned to Arthur with a raised eyebrow, “They don't have same sex relationships over in your world?”

“Well, I'm sure some people do it in the privacy of their homes,” Arthur explained, “But to be so out in the open with it...”

“Is that a major problem in your world?” Spike asked.

“The church wouldn't stand for it,” Arthur said, “It's unnatural for a man to sleep with a man or a woman to sleep with a woman. That's what the church believes at least.”

Spike had a deadpanned expression on his face, “I know I was taught better than to criticize another culture, but that's just plan dumb.”

Arthur looked at Spike in surprise at his bluntness, “Um, excuse me?”

“You can't help what you like,” Spike said, “Some guys are only attracted to guys, and some girls are only attracted to girls. What happens to those types in your world?”

Arthur had to think about that, “Honestly, they either keep it to themselves, or their families force them to marry.”

“God, no wonder you ran away from home!” Spike said.

“Is it really that bad how my world goes about things?” Arthur asked.

“Is it that bad? Look at those two over there,” Spike said pointing back to the two teenagers, who looked into each others eyes lovingly before embracing one another, “See how close they are?”

“I do. They clearly love each other,” Arthur stated.

“Four years ago,” Spike put his arm around Arthur's shoulder, “They hated each other.”

Arthur looked up at the dragon next to him in shock, “What?!”

“I know right?” Spike laughed, “You see, the pink one, Diamond Tiara, used to make fun of Apple Bloom a lot when they were younger, and it was brutal.”

“Apple Bloom being the one on top,” Arthur asked.

Spike nodded, “When they started high school though, Diamond Tiara confessed that she actually had a massive crush on Apple Bloom, but just didn't know how to express it. Turned out, Apple Bloom felt the same way, so they started dating. They've been close ever since. They're already talking about one day getting married and moving in together.”

“So... Diamond Tiara's brutal teasing was because...?”

“Yep. She was frustrated with her crush on Apple Bloom, and took it out on her. Now, let's put your world's logic on that. What would the 'church' say about the rulings of that relationship?”

Arthur took a deep breath, “It couldn't happen. They'd have to keep it undercover or risk ridicule.”

“Well, Diamond Tiara is rich, so she'd have a harder time keeping secret,” Spike stated. Arthur whistled in shock before responding.

“Then she wouldn't even try, lest she lose the respect of her peers. She'd more than likely be brought up to think that there was something wrong with her.”

“So she'd never tell Apple Bloom about her feelings?” Spike asked.

“Never,” Arthur said.

“So, how would that affect Apple Bloom and Diamond Tiara in the future?” Spike continued probing.

“Well, thinking about it logically,” Arthur said, “Diamond Tiara would spend her teenage years loathing herself, and do a number of things to get rid of her 'unnatural' feelings. She'd end up marrying someone that she hates, and live an unfulfilled life. Poor Apple Bloom would continue being ridiculed by Diamond Tiara, and suffer extreme self esteem issues for the rest of her life.”

Spike looked at Arthur with an expression of both sympathy and pain, “You said that the church in your world enforces those laws?”

“Yes,” Arthur said, “All so people can be right in the eyes of God.”

“So in order to be right in God's eyes, you have to live in misery, grow up hating yourself, deny what's natural to you, and make others feel bad for being themselves? Sorry Arthur, but I think I like my world's way of doing things a lot better.”

As Spike walked off, Arthur had to think about that. That very thing had happened to his aunt. She liked women, but was forced to marry a rich man in London in order to “force the devil out of her”. Last time he saw her, she looked absolutely miserable. Sad, because from what he heard, she was a happy child.

Would she thank God for making her live like that? Would those happy girls be better off if their families forced them apart, and made them live lives that weren't meant for them?

Arthur thought about that all while running after his friend. Spike gave him an entirely new perspective on not just this world, but his own as well.

While Spike helped Applejack, Arthur sat down under a tree thinking about everything that Spike told him. He had felt his world was too stifling, but hearing it from someone outside had put things in a new perspective. There were actually things that even Arthur wasn't comfortable with, such as same sex relationships. Yet his logic was sound. According to Spike, Apple Bloom and Diamond Tiara were a loving couple. If they hadn't become lovers, who knew how they'd end up.

Still, there were things that Arthur still wasn't sure about.

“There ya are,” Applejack said walking up to Arthur.

“Hello, Applejack,” Arthur said, “If I'm in the way, I can-”

“Naw, yer fine,” Applejack waved it off, “Spike an' Ah 're takin a break. Ah jus' wanted ta see how you were doin. Ya seemed distracted.”

“Ahh, I have a lot on my mind is all,” Arthur said.

“Concernin yer feelins about Fluttershy?” Applejack asked, catching Arthur off guard with her bluntness.

“Geez, am I that obvious?” Arthur asked.

“Ah have a good eye fer these things,” Applejack said sitting down next to Arthur.

“I see. Well, that's part of it. Applejack, can I ask you a personal question?”

“Shoot,” Applejack said. It took a second for Arthur to realize what she meant by that.

“Your younger sister, Apple Bloom. She's in a relationship with another girl, right?”

“Diamond Tiara,” Applejack confirmed, “Who would've thought she was actually such a sweet filly.”

“It... doesn't bother you at all that your sister isn't courting a boy?” Arthur asked.

“Nope,” Applejack shook her head, “Ah ain't a lesbian or bi, but Ah accept Apple Bloom for who she is.”

“Lesbian... bi... what?” Arthur asked, unsure of those terms. Applejack laughed before continuing.

“A lesbian is a mare that only likes other mares, an' bi-sexual is a pony that's attracted ta both genders, usually with one preference. Apple Bloom an' Diamond Tiara 're both bi, but they prefer mares.”

Arthur was amazed by how open Applejack was with it, and the lack of shame in her voice. Arthur smiled and looked up at the sky.

“She's lucky to have you,” Arthur said, “Where I come from, Apple Bloom would be shunned and possibly even beaten for having relationships with another woman.”

Applejack was wide eyed, “That ain't right,” she said, “Apple Bloom's mah family, an' Ah want her ta be happy.”

“Even if that happiness were to put her against God?” Arthur asked, more so to see Applejack's reaction.

“Ah'd like ta think that God wants Apple Bloom ta be happy too,” Applejack said, “Mind ya, Ah'm mighty religious mahself, but over here we focus on happiness an' unity.”

“I think my world could learn a few things from you,” Arthur said honestly.

“Hey, maybe if ya ever get back, you can share what ya learned,” Applejack said getting up, “We're about ta make lunch. Did ya want ta come in an' eat?”

“Yes,” Arthur said getting up, “I'd like that.”

Arthur walked with Applejack back to her house. The atmosphere was so positive and free in the Apple Family's house. The more he stayed here, the less he wanted to go home. Besides, no one would listen to him anyway.

“Ohh Spikey!” Rarity called out as Arthur and Spike walked into Carousel Boutique. She ran into Spike embracing him and knocking him to the floor.

“Hey Rarity,” Spike said, his voice shaking a bit, “You seem happy.”

“Of course I'm happy,” Rarity said nuzzling him, “My Spikey Wikey came to visit me.”

“Ahem,” Arthur cleared his throat to get the mare's attention. She immediately got up and composed herself.

“Oh Arthur,” Rarity said smiling, “I... didn't see you there.”

“Clearly,” Arthur said, “Did Twilight tell you that we were coming?”

“Yes she did,” Rarity said walking over to her work desk, “In fact, I've already begun sketching a few ideas. All I need now is to take a few measurements. Could you come into the back with me?”

“Sure,” Arthur said looking at Spike, who just nodded letting him know it was okay. Apparently she was only vicious when it came to Spike. Arthur wondered just how vicious she could get. He had to admit, it would be nice if Olivia had been that open about her love for him.

When they got into the room, Rarity closed the door behind them, “Alright Arthur, strip.”

Arthur must have blacked out, because he was certain she hadn't just said what he thought she said.

“Hm?” Arthur asked after a second with a shocked and somewhat blank expression.

“I can't get accurate measurements with you wearing clothes, especially with you being a human. I wouldn't even know where to begin otherwise,” Rarity explained, “Now take it off. All of it.”

Arthur breathed out, but slowly started stripping down. Even though the mare in front of him was also naked, he was still feeling very vulnerable. In fact, that just made it worse. He hoped that he could get by with just going down to his underwear.

But once again, his erection was very hard to hide, even more so through his undergarments. Rarity noticed and gave him a coy smile.

“My, do I entice you that much?” Rarity asked.

“I am so sorry, Miss!” Arthur said, “I don't know what's come over me, and I am absolutely ashamed of myself for-”

“Shh...” Rarity got up to her hind legs and rubbed her hoof on his chest, “Relax, Arthur. It's fine. Where you're from, a certain level of modestly is required, I'm sure. You don't have anything to worry about. I'm not offended. Actually, I find it flattering, since I'm not exactly trying to impress anyone.”

As Rarity spoke into his ear, he found himself relaxing a bit, and he even found his erection going down a bit. At least, his shame in it was going away.

“Now, I'm going to have to ask that you briefly remove the rest of your clothes,” Rarity said, “I promise I'll be quick.”

Arthur sighed, closed his eyes, and lowered his underwear. He heard Rarity gasp in shock, but then she got to work just like she promised, measuring everything.

“Alright,” Rarity said, her voice slightly higher than before, “You can dress now.”

“Thank you!” Arthur said immediately getting dressed, his heart finally slowing down. He looked at Rarity, about to apologize, but he noticed that she was smiling.

“Now, that wasn't too bad, was it?” she asked.

“Do you want me to be honest?” Arthur asked, getting a nod from Rarity, “I found the experience absolutely mortifying.”

Rarity laughed out loud, “Well, I admit that even I found the experience somewhat embarrassing,” she admitted, “I've never seen a human's... penis before.”

“Yes well,” Arthur said clearing his throat, “I imagine it was absolutely hideous to your eyes, and for that-”

“Not at all,” Rarity said, shocking Arthur, “In fact, I found it quite appealing.”

Did this mare just call his lower member... appealing? Well, she was used to working with ponies, who were naked most of the time anyway, so she wouldn't be too turned off, but he had never been told that his penis was... appealing.

Was it supposed to be?

“From now on,” Rarity continued walking to the door, “You are to come to me for all of your clothing needs.”

“Um, why, might I ask?”

“I don't trust anyone else with designing outfits for you. Twilight shared with me a few pictures of what human clothing looks like, but no one would be able to control themselves around your more exotic aspects.”

Now he was exotic?! What kind of woman was this Rarity? One moment she was just like a woman from his world, and the next moment she was saying and doing things that his world would deem horribly inappropriate.

Arthur realized that he had no say in it. He silently agreed and walked with Rarity back to the lobby, where Spike was waiting for them (he had half expected Spike to run away).

“So, are we done?” Spike asked.

“Yes, I believe so,” Arthur said.

“Well, he's done,” Rarity said walking over to Spike, “You on the other hoof...”

“Uh,” Spike laughed awkwardly as Rarity sauntered over to him.

“You're mine for the rest of the day,” Rarity said grabbing Spike's tail with her magic.

“Augh!” Spike cried out falling over as Rarity pulled him into the back room.

“Spike will see you later,” Rarity said for Spike, “I assume by now you can find your way back on your own?”

“Well, I suppose,” Arthur said looking at Spike, who had a pleading expression on his face.

“It was nice seeing you again, Arthur,” Rarity said, “Tootles.”

With that she pulled Spike into the room and closed the door. Arthur placed a hand on his chest and lowered his head.

“You were good to me Spike,” Arthur said dramatically, “You shall be missed, my friend.”

With that Arthur walked out of Carousel Boutique, trying to not think too much about the slightly awkward moment he had with Rarity. He did know one thing though, he was beginning to really like this world.

However, his dream was still bothering him, along with the prospect of being attracted to a pony.

Author's Note

Geez, I hope this was okay. Please comment on what you thought of this chapter, as its the first TRULY adult chapter I've ever written.

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