Love, I Think?

by Vinyl_Wubs

Rating: mature
Tags: Anthro, Original Character, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Romance, Maud Pie, Sex
Length: 14110

When Maud and Pinkie run into a stallion in the ice cream parlor, Pinkie takes it apon herself to begin introductions. But when Maud starts getting these strange feelings, will she want to keep the relationship going? Yeah... Yeah, probably.

Maud is in town once again, and in spending time with her sister, discovers a stallion by the name of Ace. I think she may be falling in love! How can I tell? Is it because of the lovely bond between him and his little sister? Or maybe it's just because of his charming appearance. Or probably because Pinkie has terrible pacing and hates baby steps. Yeah, that's probably it... probably.

Cover art by mysteryfanboy718.

Published 2015-02-18 03:00:02 UTC
Last updated 2015-05-01 17:23:45 UTC

Chapter 1: ...What?

“Here, try some sprinkles!” Pinkie exclaimed. Maud’s jaw slowed to a stop mid-chew, looking down at the small bottle of sprinkles. She reached down and poured some onto her ice cream, adding a scoop to the dose of vanilla already in her mouth. Pinkie was ecstatic, waiting for some reaction.

“They’re good.” Maud complimented. Pinkie cheered happily and started to giggle.

“I knew you’d like them!” Pinkie smiled, her face practically covered in rainbow colored ice cream.

“Suuure you can have some more.” They heard a nearby stallion say.

His voice was almost instantly followed by a little filly cheering, “Thank yoooou!”

A chair’s legs squeaked against the ground as the stallion stood up from his chair and walked over to the counter to await someone to take his order.

“Hello again sir, what would you like?” The cashier asked.

“Another medium banana split.” The stallion responded as he took out his wallet. Pinkie’s eyes were glued to the little filly, a smile brimming on both their faces.

“Hi!” The green skinned filly waved. Pinkie bolted up to the filly and snatched her, quickly bringing her back to her seat.

“Pinkie, why did you kidnap that filly?” Maud inquired.

“What’s kidnapping?” The filly asked curiously.

“It means a kid like you takes a nap.” Pinkie answered.

“That is not what it means.” Maud added.

“I don’t take naps…” The filly said, now glancing between the two.

“Pinkie, you’re covered in ice cream. Don’t get her dirty.” Maud asked in her usual unphased tone. Pinkie pressed her face against the little filly and started smearing it around the child.

The filly squealed and started to struggle. “Let me go!” She demanded.

“But you got it all over, lemme help!” Pinkie offered, her dark pink tongue shooting out and running up and down the filly’s face.

“Phaa! Ewwww!” The filly spat, shaking her head, “Lemmie go! Right now!”

Pinkie giggled and set her down. The filly crossed her arms and pouted.

The grey skinned unicorn stallion turned around after being handed the banana split and raised an eyebrow as he walked over to the table the filly had been moved too. “Well… here you go. Another banana split.” He said as he set the bowl down in front of the filly.

“Thanks biggie!” The filly giggled as she started eating her ice cream. Pinkie looked up at the stallion, licking the last bit of cream off her lips.

“Who are you? And you.” Pinkie asked, turning to both of her new acquaintances.

“Usually you introduce yourself before stealing someone’s kid.” Maud said bluntly. I think that was a joke?

“Um… Strange… but my name’s Ace.” The stallion said.

“I’m Glitter.” The filly said.

“Oh, my, gosh. I LOOOOVE Glitter!” Pinkie giggled, reaching into her pocket and throwing glitter into the air, letting the sparkling dots rain down around the parlor. One person stopped eating as some landed in his ice cream, blinking a few times as he tried to understand what was happening. Even Maud couldn’t help but crack a smile, shaking her head slowly.

“What.” Ace said blankly, “Just happened.”

“I dunno. But now there’s glitter in my ice cream.” Glitter grumbled pushing the bowl away.

“Oh don’t worry silly, it’s edible!” Pinkie giggled, licking some of the glitter off her arms. Glitter tasted some of the glitter and smiled.

“Tastes sweet!” Glitter giggled.

“It’s my own invention! I call it ‘Candy Sand’.” Pinkie added happily.

“How’d yah come up with something as great as this?” Glitter asked curiously.

“It happened when I was making rock candy with my big sis! I accidentally dropped a giant hammer on one of the pieces, and BAM! We have liftoff.” Pinkie emphasised, throwing more into the air. The stallion from earlier was looking down at his bowl, now practically made of the glitter at this point.

Ace just smiled and leaned back.

“Oooh… I just remembered! You never told us your names!” Glitter said.

“I’m Pinkie Pie, and this is my big sis Maud!” Pinkie smiled.

“Hey.” Maud said, taking another scoop of sprinkle / glitter ice cream, seeming to be staring at Ace.

“Hey.” Ace said, smiling slightly at Maud.

“Hey.” Maud repeated, this time slightly slurred with the dessert in her mouth.

“Why you starin at my biggie?” Glitter challenged, staring intently at Maud.

“Hm?” Maud turned to Glitter, seeming oblivious to the little girl momentarily.

“You were staring at him like how mommy stares at daddy before they go have their special time!” Glitter said, causing Ace to choke slightly. Maud took another bite of her ice cream, giving her a shrug. Pinkie couldn’t help but giggle.

“I’m… just going to need a minute…” Ace muttered as he rubbed his temples.

“Biggie…” Glitter started, “I think…”

“No… Just please… I don’t want to hear about what mom and dad do when I’m working.” Ace sighed. Ace swore he saw the slightest hint of a grin on Maud’s face as she stood up and walked towards the bathroom.

“We’ll be right here!” Pinkie waved her sister off. Moments later she leaned in. “Oh. My. Gosh! She is soooo in love with you!” Pinkie giggled quietly.

“And… how can you tell?” Ace asked, raising an eyebrow. “I mean… I’ll grant… she’s cute. And I’ll give that I like her… but she seemed completely… stone cold.”

“Phhhht… She’s just shy is all.” Pinkie waved dismissively.

“That’s shy?” Ace said bluntly. “Wow… Okay…”

“You just watch, she’ll open up to you in time!” Pinkie stated.

“Okay… I’ll take your word for that.” Ace shrugged.

“Heeey, I want more icecream.” Glitter said.

“You’ve had four bowls, that’s enough for you BEFORE dinner.” Ace said, looking down at Glitter.

“But I want mooore!” Glitter groaned.

“You can have mine!” Pinkie offered her bowl, probably a dozen different colors and candies sticking from it.

“Ya-” Glitter was cut off as Ace pushed the bowl away.

“You need to be able to sleep. You start school tomorrow.” Ace said.

“Sc… Oh YAY!” Glitter cheered.

“Mphhyaaaay!” Pinkie joined, her mouth half full, and the bowl half empty. Ace jumped from the familiar monotone voice behind him.

“So, are you finished yet?” Maud asked. Pinkie nodded and jumped to her feet. Ace saw Maud was all ready to go, bag slung around her shoulder and all.

“You two are leaving?” Ace asked.

“Mmhm.” Maud answered, staring down at him as if he was about to offer something.

“So…” He started, looking up at her, “Want to hang out some other time?”

Maud stared at him for a few more moments before answering, “Sounds fun.”

Pinkie clapped and cheered. “I knew it!” She bounced. Maud didn’t even give Ace a second look before she was out the door, her pink sister following shortly after.

“Well, looks like I have a date now.” Ace said.

“Yay! Now let’s go home!” Glitter said putting her arms out. Ace smiled and picked his little sister up.

“Yeah, I’m sure mom’s worried about you.” Ace nodded as he carried his sister out the door.

Ace opened the door and let Glitter in first (as if he had a choice). “Mommy!” Glitter shouted happily. Ace nearly screamed from the pink blur bolting past him and into his parents’ house.

“Yeah, mommy!” Pinkie shouted.

“Ah, I… wha?” Ace stammered. Maud walked beside him, scanning the interior.

“You live with your mom?” Maud asked blandly.

“No… but why does that matter?” Ace asked curiously as he looked between the two newcomers.

“I’m here visiting my sister. Haven’t booked a hotel yet, so I guess I’ll be staying with you.” Maud said, her blunt tone seeming to cement the unexpected ‘offer’. She walked in, not even giving Ace a chance to answer, hugging her sister gently.

“You two are going to have so much fun, I just know it!” Pinkie beamed.

“Um… what?” Ace asked. Pinkie had Glitter on her shoulder the next moment and was running through the house. Maud, however, was already walking back to the front door and stopped next to Ace. “Alright… I don’t really have a choice either way…” He shrugged as he started to walk out of the house, “Come on, I’ll show you where I live.”

Maud followed, not saying another word till the first minute of their walk. “So, what do you do?” She inquired.

“I’m part of the town guard.” Ace said.

“Interesting.” Maud’s plain voice made Ace’s attention switch fully to her. He couldn’t tell if she was being sarcastic, or sincere.

“Um… thanks?” Ace said. “What do you do?”

“Rocks.” She said.

“Just… rocks?” Ace questioned.

“Yes.” Maud nodded. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a pebble, handing it to Ace.

“Thanks?” Ace said as he took the pebble.

“His name’s Boulder.” Maud added.

“It’s nice to meet… him. I guess?” Ace said uncertainly, glancing nervously up at her. “Is there… anything else you’d like to tell me?”

“He really likes when you hold him with your left hand.” Maud said.

“Okay, nice to know.” Ace said, slowly putting the pebble in his left hand. Maud’s continued silence made the knot in his stomach tighten further. Was he really leading her back to his home? “So… Maud…” He started, his eyes still on her as he watched for anything else that might be concerning.

“I also like poetry.” She added.

“Oh, really?” Ace asked, his curiosity returning.

“They’re about rocks. I bet you didn’t see that coming.” Maud said factually.

“N… No I didn’t.” He sighed.

“Good, I knew you wouldn’t. I have a few in my pocket.” She said as her hand pulled out a scroll from a rather deep coat pocket.

“Let’s hear some.” Ace said. Maud opens the scroll and clears her throat.

“You are the stone thrown

into the depths of my river,

the subtle unsettling

upon my surface.

As you sink below my water,

don't fear that you may disappear

like all the secrets beneath--

from you the

stillness in my bones

ripples out and echoes sweet

from the deepness

that lives inside.”

There was a long pause as Maud stared at Ace, awaiting a response. “It’s supposed to be romantic.” She added.

“Wow… I’m… wow.” Ace mumbled, clearly surprised by the poem.

“You don’t like it.” Maud asked plainly.

“I… love it.” Ace said bluntly.

“Oh.” Maud said, staring down at the paper for a moment before slowly pulling it open wider.

“Is there more?” Ace asked curiously as he moved closer to her.

“Rocks

Unmoving

Strong

Sometimes misplaced

But never forgotten

Showered with warm summer rain

Covered with beautiful red autumn leaves

Coated in the soft light snow of winter

And drowned in the muddy floods of spring

The rock is unchanged

Stubborn

And strong

The rock is as old as time

And as time passes around it

Nature dies

Trees fall with great cracks and booms

Animals die with old age

But not rock

Rock still remains

Nothing will ever be

As solid as rock.”

“Just as beautiful as the last one.” He smiled. Maud stared silently at him, still holding the scroll in her hand. A few moments later, she opened it a little more. “Oh… Alright then.” He sighed.

Ace silently pushed the door to his home open and motioned Maud inside. She walked in and looked around the nicely furbished abode, holding her bag out for him. Ace took it and was immediately taken off balance due to the sheer weight of the bag. “Why… is this bag… so heavy…” He mumbled.

“Essentials.” Maud assured, walking over to the couch and looking back at him. “Can I sit?”

“Go ahead.” Ace said as he walked into his kitchen and set the bag down on the table. He walked back into the room and sat down beside Maud.

“You have a nice home.” She complimented.

“Thanks.” He said, looking right at her. “So…”

“So?” She continued.

“There’s one little problem with you staying here… the only bed, other then mine, is a kids bed.” Ace said.

“I can stay on the couch.” She suggested.

“No you’re in my house. I’ll take the couch.” He said, “I will not have you sleeping uncomfortably.”

“I usually sleep on the ground.”

“Why?”

“Because it helps me work. Think like a rock.” Maud said. “Isn’t that right Boulder?”

“Um.... alright…” Ace said uncertainly.

“Besides, I like hard wood. Some of Boulder’s best friends are trees.” Maud said, pulling Boulder from her pocket and setting it on the floor. “Boulder is happy.” She assured.

“Okay… That’s good.” He said slowly. Maud’s stare made him further uncomfortable. “Are… you happy?” He asked.

“Well, I am on vacation, so yes.” Maud nodded.

“That’s good too.” Ace said, looking away from her.

“What do couples usually do?” Maud asked.

“There’s a lot of things… dates… kissing, hugging… cuddling… sex…” Ace shrugged.

“Okay.” Maud nodded. There was a few moments of silence before she turned to him. “Good night.”

“Yeah, good night.” He nodded quickly as he stood up. Maud slipped onto the floor and lied back, staring silently up at the ceiling. He looked down at her and silently bit his lip. Her attention slowly shifted to him.

“Sorry, did you want the floor?” She asked.

“I don’t really… like the fact that you’re sleeping on the floor. It just doesn’t sit right with me.” Ace said with a long sigh.

“The floor doesn’t sit, it lies.” Maud corrected.

“I wasn’t… being… I meant I don’t feel right having you sleep on the floor.” He added.

“Where else would I sleep?” Maud asked, turning her head towards him.

“In a bed.” Ace continued.

“But the bed is on the floor.” Maud added.

He stared blankly at her. “I just blew your mind, didn’t I?” She asked plainly.

“I can’t even…” He started.

“I’ve written stuff about that too.” Maud said, reaching back into her pocket.

“Please… No more for tonight…” He sighed, albeit reluctantly. “Just… come with me…”

Maud stood up and followed him to his room, looking around at the heavily furnished bedroom. There were a few bookshelves that were completely filled with book, as well as a desk tucked away in the corner of the room. “Here.” He said motioning for her to sit down on the bed. She walked over and lied on the ground next to the bed. “I was… up here…” He muttered quietly. Maud eyed him closely.

“Make up your mind.” She sighed, climbing onto the bed and lying back. He shook his head as he sat down beside her. Maud stared silently up at the ceiling.

“Something wrong?” Ace asked, looking down at her.

“Thinking.” She retorted.

“About what?”

“Our relationship.” She mused.

“Oh really, what about it?” He said, leaning back against the headboard.

“The things you mentioned earlier.”

Ace raised an eyebrow and continued to look down at her, though it was clear there was a vast curiosity burning within him. “Which order do people usually do it in?” She asked.

“Usually dating first… then onto more intimate things, usually hugging, cuddling or kissing. For a lot of people though sex usually comes after the relationship is ‘cemented’.” He shrugged. “Why do you ask?”

“I’m asking what YOU want to do first. I’m up for whatever.” She said, raising her arms up and stretching slowly.

Ace choked up for a few moments. “Wha… Okay…” He said slowly. She gave him a curious look before relaxing a bit more.

“Unless you want me to choose.” Maud’s question caught him off guard slightly.

“I… really don’t know…” Ace started, his face going slightly red.

“Most of the people I’ve been with use the term ‘friends with benefits’. I assume that’s what this whole thing is, getting me into your bed.” Maud added.

“I wasn’t going for that.” Ace said, “I mean… yes I find you to be cute… but I wasn’t trying to sleep with you… That’s just… ehh… not on the first date…”

“If you don’t want to sleep with me, why am I in your bed?” She asked.

“Any guest in my house gets the bed. That’s how it’s always been.” He shrugged.

“But I’ll still be sleeping with you.”

“I was going to go sleep on the couch.”

“No, I was, then you got me up and forced me into your bed.” Maud said bluntly.

“That’s because I’d rather you, the guest, take the bed.” Ace said in just as blunt a tone.

“You’re not making any sense.” She said with an almost blank stare.

“Nnn…” He groaned as he put his head in his hands.

“How about you stay in the bed, and I sleep on the floor. Then we won’t technically be sleeping together. And I thought Pinkie was picky when it came to guests…” Maud sighed.

Ace rubbed his temples for a moment. “Maud…” He said slowly.

“Are we going to do this every day? If so, then I’ll just rent a motel.” Maud added.

“No… don’t do that.” Ace said quickly, looking back down at her.

“This relationship is getting awkward.” Maud said.

He sighed, “How about this… we both use the bed.” He started. Maud stared at him for a moment.

“Well why didn’t you just say that?” She asked.

“I don’t… know.” He sighed as he shifted down and laid down beside her, now looking up at the ceiling. Maud turned back to him after a minute of silence.

“What are you thinking about?” She asked.

“Things.” He sighed. Her stare became almost soul crushing, making his heart skip a beat.

“I told you, now you tell me.” She stated.

“What to do now… It’s been a few years since I actually dated anyone…” He said honestly.

“There’s that word again.” Maud said, her eyes switching back to the ceiling.

“What you have a problem with dating me?” He asked, raising an eyebrow.

“I don’t think fruit have a verb form, unless you want me to pelt you with dates.” Maud questioned. “Whatever floats your boat.”

Ace stared at her for a few more moments, “Now you aren’t making sense.” He stated.

“You said ‘dates’ are a part of a relationship. That’s new to me.” She continued.

“We don’t have the same definition of dates then… I’m thinking more along the lines of going out and doing something, like dinner, movies, lunch, walks through the park, going to romantic places… those kind of things are the type of date I’m referring to… AKA a social or romantic engagement.” Ace explained.

“Oh, so you’re an exhebitionist.” Maud nodded.

“What does that have to do with what I just said?” Ace questioned.

“You want to have sex at the movies and in the park. And possibly while eating lunch and dinner. I don’t judge, don’t worry.” Maud assured.

Ace slowly blinked. “That’s… not… even close… to what I was…” He mumbled. “Nnn…” He sighed and looked back up at the ceiling. “Okay… I wasn’t talking about having sex in any of those places… I was getting at just going out and spending time together. Doing things together. Actually forging some sort of relationship out of LOVE…” He groaned.

“So… you just want to be friends?” Maud asked.

“You… haven’t ever been actually involved with anyone before have you?” He asked.

“I have had sex, yes.” Maud nodded.

“I’m not talking… pure sex… I’m talking about being in love with someone, caring about what happens to them, being there for them when they need you and them being there for you…” He said slowly. She stared at the ceiling, seeming to take the time to process the information.

“You mean like Pinkie and I?” Maud asked.

“Sort of… it’s something a little more then that… with someone who’s not family.” Ace said. Maud didn’t respond, seeming to be contemplating the concept. “Maud…” He said quietly.

“Okay.” She said, closing her eyes.

“Anything else you want to know?” He asked.

“No, I’m good.” She confirmed.

“Okay.” He said as he rolled onto his side to face her.

“I’m willing to try. It does sound interesting.”

“That’s good.” Ace said as he smiled a little. There was another minute of silence before she spoke up.

“I’ve never had a brother before.” She added.

“That’s… n... “ He sighed. “Goodnight…”

Chapter 2: Fear, I think?

Ace yawned as he started to wake up, as his eyes opened up he saw Maud was still awake and staring at the ceiling. “Um… Morning?”

“Morning.” She replied in the usual bland tone.

“Did you… sleep well?” He asked uncertainly. “Or… at all?”

“I was having a good sleep, then you said ‘morning’.” She added.

“You sleep with your eyes open?” He asked slowly. “Oookay…”

“Some people say it’s creepy. Is it?” She asked, turning to him.

“It’s just a little unnerving… but nothing too bad.” He said. Maud continued to stare at him. “I… um need to take a shower.” He said as he got up from the bed.

“Could you take Boulder with you?” Maud asked. “He gets really dirty, I bathe him daily.”

“Well… I’d venture to think you’d bathe him when you take a shower…” He started.

“Oh, alright.” Maud said, returning her gaze to the ceiling.

“Maud…” Ace said.

“Yes?” Maud raised an eyebrow.

“Maybe… after I’m off we should go out for dinner?” He suggested.

“Sure.” Maud nodded.

“Great! I can’t wait.” Ace smiled as he walked out of the bedroom and into the bathroom. He sighed as he removed his clothing. “Finally…”

“Yeah, it does feel nice to get out of these.” Maud’s voice made his entire body tense up. When he looked, he saw she was taking her shirt off, paying almost no attention to his presence.

“Um… what… exactly are you… doing?” He asked as he quickly looked away from her, his otherwise black face becoming tinged with red.

“I don’t want to get my clothes wet.” Maud answered, clicking her bra off and folding her shirt on the sink.

“Yeah I get that but… I’m going to be taking a shower…” He explained.

“And?” She eyed him curiously.

“I…” He slowly tapered off as he realized there was no winning this. “Just… nevermind…” He sighed as he got into the shower and turned it on. He put his head into his hands and leaned against the wall, “This is just great…” He mumbled quietly. It wasn’t until she stepped in behind him that his heart truly started to pound.

“Pinkie loved taking showers with me, and still does whenever possible.” Maud said, the small smile catching his eye from her usually emotionless demeanor.

“Oh… Um… That’s great.” He said quietly as he smiled awkwardly. “But um…”

“Did you want me to get your back?” She offered.

“S… sure.” He nodded slowly. She grabbed a rag from the side of the tub and started to run it up his back gently. He sighed and relaxed slightly as he started to work on the front of his own body. “Wow… that feels nice…” He complimented.

“Thanks, I work with my hands a lot. I know a lot of techniques.”

“That’s… um good to know.” Ace started, he shot a small glance back and his heart nearly stopped at the sight behind him, though something else was spurred to action by it.

“What’s wrong? Did you want me to go harder?” She asked.

“Nothing’s wrong…” He mumbled quietly. “And this is… fine…” He glanced down for only a moment to confirm what he already knew to be true, he was now raging at full mast.

“Hm.” Maud glanced down at his shaft, staring at it momentarily before increasing the strength in her movements, now massaging his back thoroughly.

“Oh… that feels really good…” Ace said with a pleased sigh. “I really needed something like this…”

“I do have a little sister, I’m used to playing around with her.” Maud joked.

“Well… That’s great to know.” He said, laughing a tiny bit. He looked back at her for a moment with a smile on his face.

“Now, turn around and let me get your front.”

“No… it’s fine I… I can do that.”

“You’re not the one with the rag, now turn around.” Maud re-stated.

Ace chewed on his lip for a few moments before he reluctantly turned around. “Can’t… argue with that…” He grumbled. His still erect mottled black shaft now hung right in plain view of Maud. She seemed absolutely unphased as she started washing his chest. “Thanks…” He said as he looked over at the wall.

“You seem nervous.” Maud pointed out.

“A mare I find really attractive is in the shower with me… yeah. I’m a little nervous.” He nodded. Maud paused her motions, staring silently at him for a moment before continuing. “And I… um…” He started in a low mumble. “Haven’t… been… with anyone for a while…”

“Well, you want to be with me… right?” Maud asked quietly. The shift in tone genuinely surprised him. She sounded slightly anxious, but it was barely noticeable.

“Of course I do.” He said, looking her right in the eyes and gently taking both her hands. Maud’s eyes locked with his momentarily.

“Alright.” She said in her normal voice once more.

Ace smiled and let go of her hands. Maud put her hand on his chest gently. “This is really nice.” He said. With a particularly rough (and surprising to him) push, his back hit the wall, leaving him wide eyed, wondering what happened. Before he could question anything, a rough kiss was forced to his lips. He remained stiff for a single moment before accepting the kiss, his arms tightly wrapping around her and squeezing her against his body. He was again forced against the opposite wall, feeling her tongue make its’ way into his mouth and forcefully taste his interior. He groaned loudly and his eyes slammed shut. She pulled back and but down on his lip, tugging on it and letting it snap back to his gums. He groaned again and looked at her, “Being rough with me…” He started with a small chuckle.

“Shut up.” Maud stated, making a knot form in his stomach. His eyes widened and he stared silently at her. She paused, leaving the two in absolute silence (say, for the shower). “You, stay right here. Don’t move, got it?” She questioned, grabbing his balls with a rock crushing grip. He nodded slowly as he bit down on his lip. Maud stepped out of the shower, snatching a towel and drying herself off. Ace gulped as he watched her. She re-dressed and was about to walk out, stopping in her tracks. Maud walked back over to the shower and slugged him in the jaw, then pulled him into another rough kiss. He groaned and his eyes closed again. She pushed him away and stormed out the bathroom door, slamming it shut behind her so hard that a crack appeared in the wall.

“What… have I… gotten myself… into…” He mumbled quietly, still unable to move.

The door to the cake shop flew open and Maud walked in. Several customers spotted her and smiled, a couple kids rushing over and giddily hopping onto her feet. “Hi Maud!” One of the little fillies giggled.

“Hey, show us how strong you are!” The other colt asked. Maud rolled her eyes and held out an arm. All the kids climbed up onto her arm and were lifted up effortlessly, causing them all to laugh and cheer.

“Well hello Maud!” Mr. Cake smiled, giving her a wave. Maud returned the wave, all the kids hanging on tight and laughing loudly like they were riding a roller coaster.

“Is my sister here?” Maud asked. Mr.Cake nodded and motioned to the stairs. Maud walked past them and to the stairs, tilting her arm downward and watching the kids slide off like a railing.

“Bye!” The kids giggled before scurrying off to their parents. She sighed and walked up the stairs, knocking on Pinkie’s door.

The door was instantly thrown open and a pink mass slammed into Maud, “Yaaaaaaaay! You’re here!” Pinkie giggled loudly as she clung tightly to her sister. Maud walked into Pinkie’s room, dragging her sister with her and onto the bed. “Sooooooo how’d your night go?” Pinkie tilted her head curiously as she smiled up at Maud. “Did you two do anything?”

“We showered.” Maud answered.

“Is that everything you two did?”

“He said words, and I started feeling weird.” Maud added.

“What did he say?” Pinkie asked curiously. Maud leaned close and whispered to Pinkie. A smile beamed on Pinkie’s face.

“Are they some kind of trigger words? I don’t know if I like it.” Maud asked.

“Silly, they aren’t trigger words.” Pinkie giggled.

“Do you think I’m getting sick? I’ve never had those feelings before.” Maud asked.

“Nope, you aren’t sick.” Pinkie shook her head, “You love him silly!”

Maud stared silently at her sister, not seeming to understand.

“Love is when you have butterflies in your stomach trying to burst out into the sunshine whenever you look at someone!” Pinkie hopped happily. Maud narrowed her eyes, starting at her sister. “It’s that feeling when you tell your tongue to make words but it just won’t.”

“That happened earlier, except when I tried to make words, it ended up in his mouth.” Maud nodded slowly.

“How’d yah get it back then? Didn’t he swallow it?” Pinkie asked quizzically.

“I don’t think so.” Maud rolled her eyes. Pinkie tapped her chin as she thought.

“I think we should go see Twilight, maybe she can explain it to you.” Pinkie cheered in a eureka moment.

“Sure.” Maud shrugged.

“You want me to tell you about… love?” Twilight’s puzzled expression seemed to speak for itself.

“Yes.” Maud said, staring intently at Twilight. “I want you to tell me about this ‘love’.”

“Oo! Oo! Tell her about the butterflies!” Pinkie waved her hand in the air rapidly.

“Butterflies…?” Twilight cocked her head.

“Yeah, you know… When you see someone pretty and your stomach goes weeeeeee!” Pinkie spun in circles and giggled. Twilight couldn’t help but laugh at the sight.

“Pinkie, you don’t think there are ACTUAL butterflies in your stomach, do you?” Twilight raised an eyebrow.

“Phht… Of course there are.” Pinkie waved Twilight off.

“Pinkie, there aren’t real butterflies inside you.” Twilight said in a more stern and factual tone.

“Sure, and I guess you’re going to tell me Santa isn’t real either.” Pinkie rolled her eyes. The pink pony leaned in to Maud and whispered, “I know Santa isn’t real, just don’t tell Twilight… or the Tooth Fairy.”

“I won’t.” Maud said.

“The digestive system is closely linked to a person’s thoughts and emotions. Stomach butterflies are associated with the body’s fight-or-flight response. When the brain perceives a potential threat to survival, it increases alertness by raising heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate. At the same time, the nervous system stimulates the adrenal glands, which release hormones including adrenaline and cortisol that can turn the body into a tense, sweaty mess. Muscle tension (especially in the stomach) helps keep us alert; perspiration helps cool the body down. The smooth stomach muscles are also extra-sensitive during the fight-or-flight response, and the added sensitivity may be partly to blame for that fluttery sensation.” Twilight completed her lesson, turning to the other two. Pinkie seemed asleep, drool sliding down her cheek and onto the floor. Maud, however, seemed intrigued.

“Hm. That’s very interesting. So it’s just a temporary feeling?” Maud questioned.

“Well, that’s just the fluttery feeling. I haven’t even gotten to the ‘love’ part!” Twilight smiled, turning to her chalkboard.

Maud slowly blinked as she stared at Twilight. “Then go on.” She stated. “I wanted to know about ‘love’ and not just the fluttery feeling.”

Twilight nodded and continued. “The word "love" can have a variety of related but distinct meanings in different contexts. Many other languages use multiple words to express some of the different concepts that in English are denoted as "love"; one example is the plurality of the Greek word of love, which includes agape and eros.”

Pinkie snorted with laughter, covering her mouth. “What?” Twilight questioned, raising an eyebrow.

“I bet you’re ‘agape’ whenever you hang out with Big Mac.” Pinkie giggled loudly.

“Well, we’ve never really gotten to any sexual acts, but I suppose I do love him. He is a friend after all.” Twilight shrugged, obviously not seeing the joke.

The corner of Maud’s mouth turned up for the slightest of moments before she spoke, “Can we just keep going.” She stated.

“Alright, I assume you want to know about love with another pony, so let’s move onto Interpersonal Love.” Twilight said, turning back to the chalkboard. “Interpersonal love refers to love between human beings. It is a much more potent sentiment than a simple liking for another. Unrequited love refers to those feelings of love that are not reciprocated. Interpersonal love is most closely associated with interpersonal relationships. Such love might exist between family members, friends, and couples. There are also a number of psychological disorders related to love, such as erotomania.”

“Erotomania? That must be it!” Maud said.

“Now hold on…” Twilight started, holding her hands up.

Maud stared at Twilight before she rushed out the door. “Yah… nn…” Twilight groaned, rubbing her temples slowly. “Well, at least you’re…” She started, glancing up to see Pinkie was gone as well. “Gone too.” Twilight sighed.

Maud quickly made her way to the bathroom once more, seeing Ace was still in the shower. “I found out what’s wrong with me!” Maud stated almost happily.

“Wh… what… a… are you… talking about…” Ace shivered as the icy cold water of the long forgotten ‘warm’ shower had disappeared.

“I have Erotomania.” Maud stated.

“And… wh… what is that?” He asked.

“I don’t know, but I have it.” Maud said, walking up and turning off the shower. “Get dressed.”

“S… sounds… great…” Ace mumbled as he walked out of the shower and grabbed a towel. He quickly dried himself off and ran into his room. He quickly put on his uniform and glanced towards the clock. “Can still make it in time.” He said as he rushed out his bedroom door and to the front door.

“I’ll be here when you get back.” Maud called.

“Alright!” He said back as he ran out the door.

Ace entered the currently deserted station.

“Hey Ace.” One of the other guards waved, “Capt wanted me to tell you you’re jockeying today.”

“What.” Ace said blandly. “Why the hell am I being put on desk duty?”

“I dunno. Someone has to.” The guard shrugged.

Ace groaned as he walked into the back of the station and into the offices. He sat down at an empty desk and leaned back into the chair. He looked at the small pile of paper work he had to start with.

“Best get to it.” He muttered as he started looking over the papers. After only a moment he dropped it back down onto the pile and looked around the room. “Hey, do we by chance have a dictionary?”

“Yeah I got one!” A mare said.

Ace stood up and was nearly hit in the face by the flying book. “What the hell!?!” He questioned angrily.

“Shoulda said catch sorry!” The mare apologized.

“Mmhm… That’d be helpful next time.” Ace chuckled. He sat back down and started flipping through the dictionary. “Ah, Erotomania, excessive sexual desire, a psychological disorder marked by the delusional belief that one is the object of another person's love or sexual desire.” He paused for a good moment after reading those two definitions. “What.” He mumbled.

“What’s wrong?” One of the other guards asked.

“Well… this mare I’m starting to date thinks she has erotomania.” Ace said.

“And that is…” The stallion continued as he walked over to Ace’s desk.

“This.” Ace said handing him the dictionary and pointing to the definition.

“That’s a dozie.” The guard said bluntly, looking at Ace with a serious look.

“You’re telling me.” Ace muttered.

“So who is it?” The mare behind Ace questioned.

“Damn it Violet!” The stallion groaned.

“Not gonna say.” Ace said with a sigh.

“Come on Acey, you know you want to.” Violet teased.

“I’m sure he would have before you brought it up.” The stallion muttered.

“Oh be quiet Ratchet.” Violet waved him off.

“I wasn’t going to tell you two anyway.” Ace muttered as he begrudgingly got to work on the pile of papers on his desk.

“You’re going to tell use eventually, you aren’t keeping something this big from us.” Violet said.

“Mmhm.” Ace nodded.

“So, we still on for tonight?” Rachet asked.

“Nope, something more important came up.” Ace said.

“Really? What could b-” Rachet was cut off.

“A lot of things.” Violet chuckled.

“Hmph… Fine. I guess we’re gonna do it next week then.” Rachet muttered as he walked away.

“Hope you two enjoy yourselves tonight.” Violet said.

Ace just remained silent and lost in thought. After a few moments he shook his head, “Thanks, I’m sure we will…” He said, his attention once again returning to the pile of papers.

Several hours later:

Ace sighed contently as he stepped out of the station into the crisp evening air. At first he started to walk back towards his house but his thoughts then returned to the thing that had been nagging at him since he read the dictionary. He turned and quickly walked towards the library. When he made it to the front door of the building he pushed it open and walked inside. Ace walked through the shelves of books searching for one that’d sate his curiosity. After another few minutes he found a book on psychology and started flipping through it. He stopped himself on the page describing erotomania and read it quietly to himself, “Erotomania is a type of delusion in which the affected person believes that another person, usually a stranger, high-status or famous person, is in love with them. The illness often occurs during psychosis, especially in patients with schizophrenia, delusional disorder or bipolar mania.” He stopped after reading the second sentence and a few things started to click. “Oh… my…” He mumbled. “That makes sense…” He nodded slowly.

Ace shut the book and put it back up on the shelf before walking out of the library and back home. He pushed open the door to his house and walked back to the bedroom to change out of his uniform. As he entered the room he noticed Maud was laying on the bed staring up at the ceiling. “Hm… Okay then… Guess she won’t be sleeping much tonight then.” He shrugged, turning around and starting to strip the uniform from his body.

“Why is that?” Maud’s voice snapped his eyes open. He turned and saw her eyes were locked on him. “You can keep stripping, I don’t mind.”

“Yeesh… I thought you were asleep.” Ace said, still slightly startled. After another moment he undid the belt on his pants and pushed them down to the ground, though he kept his underwear on. “So… how was your day?” He asked as he started to dress into some more comfortable clothes.

“Boulder and I took a bath, then ate a sandwich.” She said.

“Sounds interesting.” He said uncertainly, “So… um you two do a lot together then don’t you?”

“Yeah, we’re best friends.” Maud added.

“Okay…” Ace nodded slowly as he glanced over at her. “So um… do you still want to go get dinner with me tonight?”

“Sure.” Maud answered, sitting up and staring at him, seeming to size him up as she did so.

“Great!” He said. After a moment he raised an eyebrow. “What… exactly are you doing?”

“Come here.”

“Okay?” He said as he walked over to her and stared down at her. She grabbed his hand and yanked him into her lap. “Um…” He started uncertainly, now staring directly into her eyes.

“These feelings I’ve been having have been getting worse, and have decided…” She started.

He held his breath as he waited for her to continue. His eyes now wide with a bright fire burning behind them. “Y… yeah?” He said shakily.

“It’s all your fault.” She stated.

“What.” He said blankly.

“I hate you.” Maud stated louder, gripping him tighter.

“Nn… Damn… it…” Ace muttered. He let out a muffled yelp as she forced his lips to hers in a rough kiss. His eyes widened again and he stiffened up in complete surprise. She spun him around and shoved him into the bed and onto his back. He stared up at her with a mix of emotions on his face, “What… the hell…” He mumbled uncertainly.

“Stop looking at me like that, I hate it when you do that!” Maud shouted. Ace immediately shut his eyes tightly, starting to shake slightly.

“A-alright!” He said quickly.

“Keep doing it… please?” Maud asked in a more quiet tone.

Now even more confusion filled him as he slowly opened his eyes and looked back up at her. “S… sure… whatever… you want…”

“I don’t know why I’m acting like this, no one has ever made me feel like this.” Maud apologised.

“It’s… it’s fine…” Ace assured her, still shaking a little bit. Maud glanced down at the straddled position she had atop him, her gaze switching back to his eyes.

“So, dinner?”

Chapter 3: Terror, I know!

There the two sat, across each other in possibly one of the most romantic restaurants in Ponyville. The only thing missing? Romance. Maud seemed in her normal, emotionless demeanor, forcing a knot to twist itself inside Ace’s stomach once more. “So.” Her voice made him jerk his head up to attention.

“Yeah?” Ace asked, looking her in the eyes. “What’s up?” He chewed nervously on his lip as he awaited her response.

“You make me feel nice.” She complimented.

“That’s good… You make me feel nice too.” He said with a small smile.

“Ever since you let me read you my poetry. Usually people just shove me off, and I expected that.” She added, her eyes seeming to glisten as she spoke.

“It was all really great.” He said honestly. “I really liked it.”

“Could you… did you want me to read some more?” She asked in a returning curious tone.

“Go for it. I’d love to hear some more.” He nodded. Maud fished around her in her back for a few moments, revealing the scroll he had grown familiar of and rolling it open. She stared at him silently for a few moments.

“Are you ready?” She asked.

“Yeah.” He smiled. Her eyes remained locked on him, leaving the two in more awkward silence. “Um…” He started.

“I don’t think you’re ready.” She continued.

“Why don’t you think I’m ready?” He asked. Maud scanned him up and down slowly before staring at him once more.

“You don’t look ready.” She answered.

“What does looking ready look like?”

Maud pointed to her face, seeming like she had changed expressions, but in reality didn’t.

“Um… alright?” He shrugged going as emotionless as he could manage. Maud leaned closer, practically climbing onto the table as she examined his face. He simply stared silently at her. She slowly slumped back into her chair. If anyone was witnessing this, they would probably assume they were playing a part in Invasion of the Bodysnatchers.

“Okay, you’re ready.” Maud said, unrolling the scroll a little more. It wasn’t until she opened her mouth to speak that the waiter arrived with their menus and a tray of water.

“Here’s your men- are… are you two okay? You look constipated.” The waiter asked, cocking his head to the side.

“We’re fine.” Ace said. Maud simply closed her mouth and waited.

“If I may recommend, the special of the day is the…” The waiter cut himself off as a man bumped him, sending the tray forward. The water absolutely soaked Maud’s scroll, the ink immediately turning the water a dark black.

Ace’s face literally went blank (more so than it already was). Every other part of his body just froze in place. Maud’s mouth slowly dropped open as she watched the paper melt through her fingers. “Oh damn, I’m so sorry miss!” The waiter quickly apologised, scattering to pick everything up as the blackened water ran off the sides of the table, running down Maud’s leg slowly. Her hands were still holding the phantom scroll, her eyes showing the first sign of emotion as it started to twitch gently.

“Leave… now.” Ace warned slowly. Maud grabbed the waiter by the back of the head and slammed it into the table, smushing his cheek against the hard wood.

“Phmhsha hellsm?!” The waiter slurred.

“Maud…” Ace started in a quiet voice.

“Ace, what are you ordering?” Maud asked in an almost eerily calm tone.

“J… just whatever the special was…” Ace mumbled. Maud brought the waiter’s head up and slammed it down again.

“Orange currey!” The waiter stammered in a loud and pained voice.

“Maud… let him go.” Ace said.

“Shut up.” Maud ordered with a menacing glare that made his throat dry up. She grabbed the waiter by the hair and yanked his head back. “Make it two. I’ll have a soda.”

“What kin-” The waiter was cut off by a rough pull to his hair. “Haaaaanhh!”

“Surprise me.” Maud hissed. “I’ll also take a scroll, and a pen.”

“But… this is a resturaaaaAAHH!” The waiter groaned painfully with another tug to his head, now on his knees at this point.

“I didn’t order… EXCUSES!” Maud shrieked, everyone in the restaurant going silent.

“I’m…” Ace started before just stopping himself entirely.

“Now hurry up before I ask for RED ink.” Maud said, returning to her calm stature and letting the waiter fall to the ground, his face and clothes practically covered in black ink.

Ace just silently looked down at the table. “How about we move to a cleaner table?” Maud offered.

“S… sure…” Ace mumbled with a small nod. Maud stood up and moved to the next table over, which seemed to be full. The occupants, however, did not mind surrendering their table within a heartbeat. Ace quickly followed her over, and shakily stared down at the new table.

“Sorry about that. They have really bad service here.” Maud apologized.

“Uhuh…” He muttered quietly. She scooted towards the wall in the booth she was residing in, patting the seat gently, and suggestively. Ace quickly moved over, though it was noticeable now that he had a slight shakiness with every movement. Maud brushed up against him, seeming to enjoy the feel of his skin against hers, clinging gently to his arm. He nervously looked over at her, his body unconsciously shaking a little more now that she was in direct contact with it. What he saw on her face, however, was a smile. It wasn’t the half smile he was used to, she seemed genuinely happy. He didn’t know if she was off her rocker insane or not, but he could tell she would never hurt ‘him’. Ace smiled a little bit. “This… is nice…” He said. “Um… Maud…”

“Hm?” She looked up at him, resting her head on his shoulder.

“Could… you um… let go of my arm… for just a second… there’s something I want to do…” He asked.

“You’re not going to leave, are you?” Maud’s face slowly turned to a frown, squeezing his arm tighter, and tighter…

“No! No… I wouldn’t ever leave you!” Ace assured quickly. Maud reluctantly loosened her grip and let him go. He instantly wrapped his arm up around her shoulders and pulled her in even closer. “There.” He smiled. Maud immediately felt warm inside, the sudden influx of feelings making her face beam happily.

“Maybe I don’t need my medicine after all.” Maud pressed her face into his chest. Ace’s expression slowly changed to an uncertain one, a wave of unease washing through him.

“Um… What… is this medicine for?” Ace asked curiously.

“Well, my sister and I were diagnosed with two different conditions. Pinkie, of course, has ADHD, and she doesn’t take hers.” Maud chuckled.

“Makes sense…” Ace nodded. He then looked down at her with a little bit of curiosity. “And… you know if you want to tell me… what about you?”

“A form of psychosis.” Maud shrugged. “They put me on the meds when I was a kid, so it never really had time to manifest. But I feel fine, it’s probably nothing bad.”

Ace chewed on his lip for a few moments before sighing. He closed his eyes for a moment before pulling her up onto his lap and now completely against his body. “You want to know something…” He started slowly.

“What is it?” Maud bit her lip gently, pressing her chest to his.

“Right now… that doesn’t matter.” He breathed as his hand gently ran across her cheek. “You want to know why?”

“Tell me.” She pleaded softly.

“Because right now the most important person in my life is right in front of me.” He said as he gently kissed her on the lips. Maud’s eyes rolled back and her body went limp in his arms, seeming almost uncharacteristic for her. After only a few moments in the kiss, a warmth began to grow directly under her. He reluctantly pulled back and smiled widely as he squeezed her tightly. Maud sat there, her eyes were glazed over, seeming unresponsive to any outside influence. He laughed quietly and leaned up, “Maud?” He whispered into her ear. She babbled something incoherent in response. “Maud.” He said again, just a little louder, his smile seeming to grow with his voice. Her eyes turned to him this time, seeming to have Maud’s attention this time. He locked eyes with her and gently put his nose against hers as he continued to smile softly. “I love you.” He stated firmly. “And you know what I like to do with people I love?”

“Huh?” She mumbled.

“I like to show them just how much I love them.” He continued as he gently kissed her nose. When he pulled away, she followed momentarily, as if magnetised to his lips. “In any way I can…” He chuckled softly and gently rubbed her back. “How about we stay this close for the rest of the night?”

Maud didn’t answer, her only response was the dazed look she had on her face, still seeming lost in his eyes. Ace also felt a dampness growing on his crotch, her scent wafting up to his nostrils as he looked down and saw her wettening groin.

“You want to put a hold on dinner?” He asked. Finally, in a blur of movement, she forced her lips to his. The momentum sent the back of his head hard against the wall, stunning him momentarily. His eyes remained wide and he gripped her with even more force. He simply opened his mouth up for her and jammed his tongue into her mouth. Her hands were all over him, under his shirt, feeling his skin as her tender fingertips tickled his body with their smooth, yet tentative motions. He pushed her back with a quick and sudden force, causing her to lay back on the table. Her legs wrapped around him and forced him down atop her and into another passion filled kiss. He started to roughly grind himself against her body as he began to feel her up. Maud turned to the many eyes watching the show, most of the men seeming to enjoy the sight. Ace’s hands slid up to the sides of her head and forced her to look back into his eyes. The staff in the restaurant immediately started clearing the place out, turning the sign at the front to ‘Closed’.

“Take me… right here…” She ordered, grabbing him by the collar and yanking him into a kiss once more. His ever growing bulge pressed against her crotch, causing him to unconsciously push forward, though nothing came of it other then even more grinding. Ace struggled slightly against her grip as if he wanted to say something. She flipped him over, the two swapping places, now leaving her on top without a mouth to easily kiss.

“L… let’s…” He started to mumble as his breathing started to get heavier, the scent she was giving off was now taking it’s toll and starting to get him beyond horney. ‘Oh… oh god… is this… we’re really doing this here… I… I s- shouldn’t it... can wait… No… No! I can’t make her wait… there’s no telling… what would happen if I say no…’

“I need you... “ Her words sent chills up his spine.

His mouth opened up slightly. ‘Is… is it possible for me to refuse her? Why… why would I even… try. I-I need her too… I love her, and… oh God… she looks absolutely amazing...’ He closed his mouth for only a moment before he reached up and yanked her down into a passionate kiss. Maud’s hand slithered down his stomach and into his pants, catching him by surprise. Ace whimpered at her touch, his body starting to shiver with her attention focusing more south. His mass throbbed at the sudden attention it was getting. He pulled back momentarily from the kiss and took in a few deep breaths. She slipped back, kissing his stomach as her hands started to slide his pants down. He shivered as the cold air washed over his lower body. He stared down at her and continued to take in heavy breathes. She bit down hard on the shaft through his underwear, teething on it. He groaned in a mixture of pleasure and pain at the sudden feelings his overly sensitive shaft was being given. “Ooh… gah…”

The underwear was torn off, the tearing making his heart skip a beat, only to beat faster when she sucked the head into her mouth. He began to pant lightly as his cock started to beat in time with his pounding heart. “Maud…” He moaned quietly as he let his head fall back against the table. Maud’s eyes fluttered at the taste of his leaking pre. The moment she came out of her trance, she sucked painfully hard. “HAAAAANNH!” Ace babbled, giving an audible shiver. He gripped the table so tightly it seemed like he was about ready to snap part of it off. Her tongue scraped up it roughly before detaching from his shaft with a loud ‘pop’.

“More… please give me more.” Maud begged quietly, nuzzling his shaft against the smooth skin of her cheek. When he looked down at her, he couldn’t help but shake at the sight bestowed at his crotch.

“Anything for you…” He breathed, his face flushing so brightly it was noticeable. His cock throbbed even harder against her cheek and almost as if following her command more pre started to leak out from the tip. She slowly ran her tongue around the flared tip, mopping up every generous serving of pre he gave. “Oh… god…” He moaned, “Maud… I need… to taste you…”

Maud ignored him, dedicating herself to squeezing, sucking, twisting, and licking. There was a series of pops as her button up shirt was ripped open, revealing her bra-encased breasts. Ace’s heart was pounding, and he knew nothing was getting through to her due to the frenzy she was in. He let his head fall once again and just continued to moan and shiver at the continued attention he was receiving, only to increase as time went on because his body just kept pumping out more pre. “Please fill my mouth… let it out for me, I can’t wait anymore!” Maud’s voice was full of lust, and need. The thought alone of what she might do if he didn’t comply thrilled him to no end, and didn’t help him hold back (as if he was trying). He closed his eyes and his entire body quaked with his new sudden need to cum on the spot.

“Nnnah…. h...a...ere… it…” He could barely groan out. Maud clamped her mouth around the tip, suckling and rapidly jerking his length with both hands. He completely let go and his length sputtered and exploded into her mouth and throat, filling it with what seemed like an endless amount of spunk. Her eyes rolled back once more as she lost the will to swallow, instead forcing herself forward and gagging as it slid down her throat. Ace shuddered in pure ecstasy, his body so needy and willing to accept the pleasure without a second thought. Maud was absolutely limp, orgasming herself from the simple feeling of his throbbing cock depositing his load directly into her stomach. His cock gave one or two last shots into her stomach before slowly going limp. He panted heavily as he fell limp on the table, feeling almost spent from the powerhouse of an orgasm he just experienced. Ace’s eyes wandered down to Maud, seeing she was still not moving, his limp dick still lodged firmly in her throat. He quickly tried to pull her head from his length so she could breath fully again. With a gag, and a large sum of thick spunk, it pulled free. Her eyes were glazed over, seeming unphased by the loss of the appendage she was so infatuated with. Ace got off of the table and moved to her side as he pulled her close again, more to sate his need to feel her warm body against his then for any other reason. Maud was clinging to him like a cub to its’ mother. She licked her lips and made sure to clean every ounce of cum from her body.

He watched her with rapt attention and slowly licked his own lips. Ace let out a surprised yelp as she stood up, holding him in her arms. He saw the muscles bulging on her arms as she effortlessly walked him to the front door.

“Wha… What about my clothes?” Ace questioned.

“You won’t be needing them when we get home…” Maud cooed gently, pushing open the front door as the chilly outdoor air hit the two of them, along with many passerbies eyes. Ace just went stiff and he attempted to hide his face, but in his current position that proved to be easier said then done. Maud seemed absolutely unphased, tightening her grip on him a little more and pressing his face to her bare (but still bra-bound) breasts. He nuzzled his face even more into her breasts and closed his eyes tightly.

“Ace… What the hell are you doing?” A very familiar voice said, causing Ace to just stiffen up even more.

“Oh god no… Not the sarge...” Ace mumbled. Maud came to a complete stop, making his dread surge even further.

“You… of all people… Public nudity?” The police sergeant said, crossing her arms and staring at Ace with a little bit of disbelief.

“I… I don’t…” Ace muttered, almost unable to speak.

“Get out of my way.” Maud ordered.

“Then drop MY lieutenant.” The sergeant stated. Maud didn’t give her a second chance before shoving the sergeant away with her shoulder and continuing on. “What the fuck do you think you’re doing?” The sergeant questioned as she once again stepped in front of Maud. Maud raised her leg and stomped on the sergeant’s foot, a loud cracking was heard immediately.

The sergeant remained absolutely silent as her eye twitched slightly. Maud brought her finger up to the sergeant’s forehead, poking her hard and sending her slowly falling back to the ground.

“Oh God…” Ace muttered quietly, unable to even take a peek.

“I… f… my… entire…” The sergeant muttered painfully as she shook slightly on the ground, clenching her foot tightly. Maud kicked dirt in the grounded pony’s face before walking off.

“I’m… completely fucked now…” Ace mumbled. Maud continued on, arriving back at Ace’s house minutes later. She pushed the door open and walked inside, peppering his face with kisses. He shivered at her new affection and returned one of the kisses.

“No one’s ever going to take you away from me.” Maud whispered, nipping at his ear as she made her way towards his room. A shiver ran down Ace’s spine at her words.

Ace stared silently up at her for a solid moment, trying to think of something to say, only to get lost again in his continued thoughts. ‘What have I caused...’

Maud set him down onto his bed and smiled down at him as she gently combed her fingers through his hair.

Ace remained silent for another solid moment as he stared nervously up at Maud again. “Uh… C... can… I…” He said, awkwardly breaking the silence as he tried to form the words necessary to speak. She cut him off with a slow, and gentle kiss. He relaxed slightly and hugged her. Maud pulled her lips back and pecked his nose with another kiss.

“You just get comfortable while I get changed.” Maud assured in a seductive tone that made his crotch begin to throb with blood. He nodded slowly and let go of her. She never took her eyes off him as she stepped into the bathroom, shutting the door behind her.

Ace’s head fell back onto the bed and he stared up at the ceiling. ‘What… is she doing to me? I’ve never felt so… confused in my life… one moment I’m scared shitless… then I want nothing more than to hold and squeeze her. There’s just… nnah… I don’t know what to do anymore! I’m royally screwed… but I’m loving every second of it...’ His thoughts remained scattered as he tried to draw something coherent in. ‘I… I can’t wait for whatever’s happening next… but I just… feel so wrong about all of this...’

Ace’s heart skipped a beat at the sound of the bathroom door clicking open. When he turned to see Maud, he was greeted to a more than lovely sight. “Oh Ace…” She hummed, the lack of any clothing apparent with her supple breasts hanging glorious for him to see, along with her two dark pussy lips.

“Y… yeah…” Ace mumbled, his length now throbbing to full mast. She swayed her hips slowly and temptingly with every step. When she reached the bed, she got on her hands and knees, crawling towards him like a lion to its’ dying prey, ready to give the killing blow. His breathing nearly stopped as he watched her with wide eyes. Maud straddled him, looking down at him with a predatory gaze as she brought his hand up to her chest. His breathing grew heavy once more and his length throbbed with the intense need to be inside of her as his hands grabbed her breasts and gave them both a soft squeeze.

“I’ve been thinking.” She said, her burning backside searing his shaft with a boiling heat as it slipped between her cheeks.

“About w- whhaaat?” He asked groaning slightly at the increased heat.

“I want you… to fill me.” Maud continued, bringing his hand down to her stomach.

Ace’s eyes widened as a sudden startling thought hit him. He remained absolutely silent as he stared at her, the uncertainty completely filling his eyes. She leaned closer to him, his ear perking up as she uttered the words,

“Let’s make a Pie.”

Chapter 4: Acceptance, I think?

Ace’s breathing got incredibly heavy as he stared up at Maud. “I… I don’t… kn…” He mumbled shakily. Maud crawled into his lap and stared down at him with an extremely sultry grin on her face.

“I feel so warm right now, don’t I?” Maud whispered temptingly.

He nodded slowly, “Y-yeah… you do… really… warm.”

“I could make you much, much warmer.” She added as his shaft slid between her cheeks, sending pleasant shivers down his spine.

“Ooooh… yes…” He moaned quietly.

“Then let’s get warm.” Maud sighed happily. The two froze as a knock interrupted them at the front door.

“Who… who could that be?” Ace wondered aloud. Maud, however, seemed less than happy at the intrusion, the familiar eye twitch that made Ace uneasy returning. Before he could utter a word, she was off the bed and out of the room. He quickly got off the bed and followed her out. “Wait! We don’t need to be too hasty about this!”

Maud stopped at the front door, taking in a deep breath and calming herself. She slowly cracked the door open. “Hello?”

“Hello.” A familiar voice uttered as the door was thrown open, sending Maud to the ground in surprise.

“What the hell!?” Ace nearly shouted.

“You men keep her down.” The sergeant ordered, a larger group of guards rushing in and pinning Maud against the ground. Maud thrashed around for a few moments before slowing to a halt, accepting the hold and glancing over at Ace.

“You upstairs now, I need to talk to you.” The sergeant ordered, glaring at Ace.

Ace nodded and gave a small salute before rushing back upstairs, the sergeant following right behind him. He sat down on the bed and quickly covered himself up as best he could. He remained absolutely silent and looked up at the sergeant as if unsure of what was about to happen. “Listen…” The sergeant started, her voice lowering to a surprisingly calm one.

“Alright.” Ace said, slightly unnerved by the sergeant’s sudden calmness. She crossed her arms and stared down at him.

“Are you okay?” She asked.

“Yeah… I feel fine.” Ace nodded slowly.

“You sure she’s not taking advantage of you?” The question caught Ace off guard. She seemed awfully caring, not that it was strange, He was just used to seeing her stern side, not having considered she might not be a hard ass outside of their career.

“I’m… sure.” Ace said, “There’s… actually been a few times when I felt like I was rushing things along.” He added. She stared at him silently for a few moments.

“Ace, have you heard of Stockholm syndrome?” She asked.

“That’s a really… really stupid question, of course I have Stryke… You were my instru-” Ace stopped as the new sudden thought dawned on him.

“Really? If you could see it from my point of view, you wouldn’t think it’s a stupid question.” Stryke stated, tapping her foot to emphasize her impatience.

“Oh god…” Ace muttered.

“Maybe I’m overreacting, some people are kinky and I know you most likely wouldn’t want to talk about your… yeah.” Stryke motioned to his still naked crotch.

Ace’s face remained blank and his eyes darted around slightly as though he was sifting through his thoughts. ‘Why…. why didn’t that ever come to my mind before… It… it makes sense... ‘ His hand started to shake slightly.

“You really need to wake up. This isn’t my place to step in, and I won’t take her to jail or anything for nearly breaking my foot… She hasn’t done anything wrong. I just really don’t wanna see ya get hurt, okay?” Stryke assured with a comforting smile.

“Yeah… it…” Ace started to say before he shook his head. “Thanks…”

The small sound of footsteps seemed to nag at Ace, but Stryke seemed unaware of the noise.

“Did… you hear that?” Ace asked slowly.

“I know Maud is new in town… sorta. I only heard about her, and that she was Pinkie’s sister.” Stryke continued on, seeming lost in thought.

“Yeah… I already knew that…” Ace muttered as he slowly stood up and scanned the room. Something caught his eye, bringing his gaze back to Stryke. It was two hands hovering on either side of her head. “Stryke!” Ace nearly shouted as he attempted to tackle her to get her out of the way of the hands, but his legs just refused to move, as if someone was sitting on top of him. The hands grabbed Stryke’s head, twisting it further, and further, until…

Crack…

Ace shook slightly as his mouth fell open. “Oh… oh fuck…” He murmured weakly. Stryke was on the floor the next moment, her eyes wide open, unmoving, along with the rest of her body. Ace saw Maud standing behind Stryke, staring down at the lifeless corpse. What Ace did notice, was the new color added to Maud’s gray form… It was red, like a blank canvas with a grim undertone that hid the darkness he never truly realised was there, looming over him. His breath caught completely in his throat as a new and completely unknown feeling slammed him, pure and primal fear. Maud slowly walked over to the bed, a wide smile on her face.

“Now where were we?” Maud cooed softly, the ends of her hair dripping a liquid that Ace knew was blood.

“What the fuck…” Ace muttered as he attempted to move back away from her. “You… you stay… stay the fuck back…”

“I told you I wouldn’t let anyone take you away from me.” Maud’s smile only grew as she climbed atop him, seeming almost unaware of his futile attempts to crawl away.

“P… please… g…” Ace mumbled, his voice beginning to fail him as his strength began to fail him. It wasn’t until she started kissing his cheek that he noticed movement out of the corner of his eye. Stryke’s eyes were locked on his, and her mouth uttered two simple words.

Wake… up.

Ace’s eyes snapped open, and Maud was still straddled atop him, staring worriedly down at him. “Wake up… Ace? You fainted. I didn’t think it was that bad of a pun…” She was wide eyed, filled with fear.

Ace continued to breath heavily for a few moments. “Thank… thank god…” He mumbled quietly.

“That it was a pun?” She cocked her head. “I mean… I still want your babies.”

“No… no not that…” He said quietly. After a small pause he looked up at her and grabbed both her hands. “Maud… I um… want you to promise me something.”

“Anything.” Maud nodded.

“Please… please don’t ever kill anyone…” He said. There was a long pause before Maud spoke.

“Okay.” Maud nodded, the delay slightly making a knot form in his stomach.

“Maud…” Ace said slowly, his eyes locking with hers.

“Ace, it’s not like I’ve killed anyone before.” Maud teased, a thought that hadn’t previously entered his mind.

“That’s… not…” He mumbled.

“Relaaax… You’ve been through a lot, just let Maud take all that stress away.” Maud comforted, gently placing a kiss on his lips. He remained silent except for a small sigh. “Why don’t we get started?”

The two of them were snapped from the intimacy by a knock at the front door… Ace’s breath caught in his throat and in one swift movement he got a tight hold around Maud, pinning her completely against his body. “Shouldn’t I get that?” Maud asked, giving a quiet giggle from his reaction. He took in a few deep breathes before relaxing a tiny bit.

“No… no you stay here… I’ll go get it.” He said, giving her a solid kiss on the lips, before somehow rolling her onto her back so he was now on top. “Alright?”

Maud smiled and nodded, kissing him gently on the nose. “Don’t keep me waiting.” She whispered, bringing a long lost chill of arousal back to his loins.

“I won’t.” Ace breathed as he slowly got off of her. He grabbed a towel that had been laying on the dresser to at least cover up his lower body before he made his way down to the front door. He cracked it open ever so slightly and peeked out, “Hello?” He said. A very familiar pink pony was standing in front of him, hopping giddily.

“Hi!” Pinkie waved.

Ace let out a long sigh. “Hi Pinkie.” He said, opening the door up to let her in, full well knowing there was no keeping her out. “What are you doing here?” He asked. Pinkie walked in and stared downwards, blinking a few times. “Yeah… you sort of surprised us.” He explained, biting down on his lip. She couldn’t help but giggle at his nude appearance. “So yeah… again. What are you doing here?” He repeated.

“You, I hope.” Pinkie joked, scurrying past Ace and to his room.

“What.” Ace said blankly. When he finally got his legs to move, he entered his room and saw Pinkie clinging tightly to the half naked Maud. She raised an eyebrow, staring at Ace.

“Next time I get the door.” Maud rolled her eyes.

“She probably would have found a way in anyway.” Ace sighed as he walked over to the bed and sat down beside the two. “Great…” He mumbled quietly before he fell back onto the bed and stared up at the ceiling.

“Soooo… You two done it yet?” Pinkie asked extensively.

“We were about to.” Ace said.

“Can I join?” Pinkie’s face beamed with excitement. Ace remained silent and just blinked a few times as if surprised by the question.

“What?” Ace asked, a little uncertainly.

“You heard me.” Pinkie asserted herself.

“I know but…” Ace started before sighing and letting his head fall back onto the pillow. He glanced over at Maud, clearly wanting her opinion on the matter. Maud was swapping her gaze between the two before smiling.

“Sure.” Maud nodded slowly.

“A… alright…” Ace mumbled quietly, his gaze shifting back to Pinkie. “But… um… first…” He said looking back at Maud. “I…” He started quietly, almost reluctant to continue. Maud and Pinkie stood up, the same smile plastered across their faces as they rubbed up against his body. He let out a soft groan and his eyes slowly closed.

“I wouldn’t mind sharing… especially with my sister.” Maud chuckled, kissing Ace’s neck, her warm lips bringing chills down his spine.

“Sounds… good…” He moaned quietly. Pinkie ran her tongue roughly up Ace’s cheek. His eyes opened up slightly. “Um…”

“Yeah, expect more of that.” Maud laughed, pushing him onto his back. He grunted quietly and stared up at the two of them. Pinkie was already working on her clothes, tossing her shirt and pants off. His eyes stood in just as rapt attention as his untouched member. Pinkie struggled slightly as she started undoing her bra-strap, her tongue sticking out of the corner of her mouth. Maud reached back behind Pinkie, and a click was heard. Pinkie’s bra snapped forward and onto his crotch, staying there momentarily before it started to rise upward. Ace’s mouth remained slightly open as he just stared at Pinkie.

“Mmaah…” He mumbled quietly, his eyes then shifting over to Maud. The sight of both the naked mares causing his member to grow exponentially harder, the bra now barely able to conceal all of its fleshy glory. There were two feminine giggles before the two mares crawled closer, peppering every part of his body with their warm kisses. He groaned and shivered at the feeling of their warm lips coming into contact with his body. His length throbbed with intense need as if waiting for them to finally notice it. The two of them continued kissing lower, and lower, until they both gave a long and rough one to either side of his stallionhood. He let out a much louder moan and pre began to leak from the head of his shaft. The two sisters’ breasts touched, trapping his pole between their mountains of warm flesh, their tongues tenderly mopping up every inch of his shaft that they could. “Oh… god… please…” He begged quietly, his eyes closing tightly again as his body was racked with pleasure. Their breasts ran up and down every inch of him, pressing down on the sack below with every descent. He shivered even more and closed both his hands as his mouth fell open. With every moment more of his salty pre flowed out of his tip and down his throbbing mass.

“Mmm, he’s tasty!” Pinkie giggle, teething and nibbling on the ring that lay halfway down his rock hard length.

“Sooo… claaahh…” He groaned loudly, his length throbbing even harder at her teething. Almost as if sensing his climax approaching, the two mares stopped their exertion. His crotch whined and shook in pain from the suspended release. “Why…” He groaned quietly. “I was… so close…”

“I think you should.” Pinkie added, nudging her older sister.

“Mm, alright.” Maud nodded in agreement.

“What?” Ace asked panting lightly as he waited. Maud straddled his waist, lining up the bubbling tip of his cock up with her sopping wet slit. His panting stopped and his eyes locked with hers.

“What I said earlier still stands.” Maud smirked, running two fingers slowly up his shaft, continuing up until she reached her stomach, licking her lips in anticipation.

“Then… let’s stop waiting…” He breathed, a grin slowly spreading across his face.

“And then me! Double babies!!” Pinkie cheered happily.

“Um… what?” Ace said quickly, his heart now racing at the thought of getting both of them pregnant.

“Maybe we’ll both have twins.” Maud’s smirk grew ever wider.

“Or triplets!” Pinkie bounced excitedly.

“Our family does have a high fertility rate. I do have two sisters.” Maud nodded.

Ace’s face just blanked. “Like he said, enough waiting!” Pinkie shouted, shoving her sister’s hips down and impaling her on his length.

“AH!” Maud screamed, her body quaking with pleasure of the sudden stretching of her marehood. Ace just grunted and the sudden increase in the scent of sex filling the room seemed to re-awake his sex drive completely. His cock throbbed intensely inside of Maud as Ace once again stared up at her. He panted slowly as he grabbed her hips and shakily thrust upwards, grinding his length completely against the interior of her sopping cunt. He continued to do this over and over, his cock just continued to pave its’ way through Maud’s body somehow deeper with every forceful thrust.

“I can’t wait for my turn!” Pinkie couldn’t help but giggle at the sight, pulling herself up to squeeze her sister’s breasts. Maud was lost in a euphoric trance, barely even moaning at the pleasure lighting up her brain. In an increased burst of passion Ace let go of Maud’s hips, allowing her to bounce freely on his lap, and grabbed Pinkie’s hauling her cunt overtop of his face only to drive his snout into her and begin to sloppily eat her out. Pinkie squealed happily, seeming to have been more adjusted to pleasure. Boy, I wonder why? “Wooow!” Pinkie half-moaned half-giggled through the fit of mixed emotions on the bed below. His hand slid up to Pinkie’s breasts and he gave them a small squeeze, at the same time he stopped bouncing Maud and just began to lightly grind himself against her hips. Maud immediately took over and started slipping up and down like sex was in her programming. Pinkie, however, was doing some grinding of her own. Ace moaned softly into Pinkie’s slit and he gently nipped at her lips, giving her pleasure buzzer a small lick in between every pleasant press of his tongue that he gave. His cock continued to throb and twitch inside of Maud, continually streaming pre into her wet love tunnel. His grinding stopped and he lightly pressed up into her every time Maud pulled up off of his member.

Maud reached forward and grabbed Pinkie’s shoulders for support for her increasingly tense grinding. Her hips moved almost like water, ways even he didn’t expect as it scratched every insatiable itch of pleasure for both of them. Ace gave one particularly rough thrust up into Maud, and at the same time he bit down on Pinkie’s clit. The two sisters screamed, tensing up both on, and around him. He himself couldn’t hold back a pussy-muffled groan at the squeezing flesh around his member. His head flared out proudly, locking him inside of Maud just moments before a solid stream of hot liquid sprayed into her body. Pinkie couldn’t help herself, she stopped all her ministration to turn back and watch the finale happening behind her. “Ahh… It’s saah.” Maud quaked through another bout of orgasm as it spilled onto the bed below.

“Woooow! I’ve never seen her like that, you’re awesome!” Pinkie was beaming at the sight of her engrossed sister Maud, riding through streaks of her own pleasure.

“Mmm…” Ace moaned softly, his balls finally emptying fully into Maud, though he managed to remain erect and lodged inside of the warm and tight love tunnel of the mare he was steadily falling completely for. Pinkie flipped around and bent over, licking up every ounce of his salty stallion cum as it ooze out around his staff. Ace let out another unhindered moan and thrust up once more into Maud, causing his cum to splatter out of her body. Pinkie was quick to wrap her tongue around the base of his shaft, sloppily consuming more and more.

“Mmahmmhmph.” Pinkie tried to speak.

“G-go ahead and pull back… there’s still… plenty more left to get out…” Ace said shakily. Maud slowly raised herself up and fell back onto the bed, shaking in her own right as his cum started to flow out of her slit, and straight into Pinkie’s eager mouth. Ace laid there watching the two intently. A small thought flashed through his mind, they were both talking so eagerly about getting pregnant… and he was still hard and propped up right in front of him was another beautiful mare. He slowly slid back, slightly disappearing from the sister’s vision for a moment. Then Pinkie felt Ace’s hands grab her hips and his hard cock head press against her slit. The pink mare didn’t stop lapping at her sister’s pussy, but instead, waggled her own temptingly without even a glance back. The two were definitely different. Ace leaned down and he pushed himself completely into Pinkie, shivering as her walls already tightened their grip on his sensitive cock. “Oh… oh damn…” He sighed, once again grabbing Pinkie’s breasts. He didn’t waste much time and just started thrusting in and out of Pinkie, enjoying the difference in feeling as he took her from behind. Pinkie knocked the wind from his lungs as she returned the gesture, forcing herself back to meet him with every powerful thrust. He leaned further down and nipped her ear as he massaged and squeezed her pillow like breasts. “Ooh… you two… are sooo perfect…” He moaned without any shame. Pinkie looked back at him just enough so he could see her give him the faintest of a wink. He smiled slightly as he put more force behind his thrusts. “I… I’d be asaahsking… where you two have been… but y-you’re here now that’s what maaahters too me…” He breathed out, his cock once again twitching and throbbing. He could feel Pinkie’s insides twitching and squeezing to their own accord, leaving him in a mess of sweaty lust and thrill shooting up his body. He caved in and his orgasm once again pushed through, this time he was fully pushed into the hilt by the time his head flared out. Pinkie felt the sudden rush of hot cum pouring into her, but with her it had no where left to go and just kept piling into her womb.

That was the moment Pinkie seemed to be waiting for, seeming to absolutely froth at the mouth at the feeling. “Ahhhh… soooo good.” Pinkie sighed shakily. Maud couldn’t help but smile at the sight, forcing Pinkie’s head back to her snatch by wrapping her legs around her head. Pinkie sputtered and groaned into Maud, gently giving her ass a shake to the stallion behind. Ace let out another soft sigh and yanked out of Pinkie. He stared intently down at Maud once more as if asking if she’d be up for a second round.

“Gphibddy.” Pinkie babbled incoherently. Maud gave a small nod.

“Go for it buddy.” Maud chuckled. Ace pulled Pinkie out of Maud’s crotch and pressed himself against Maud, this time making full contact with her body. He lined his cock back up with her drooling entrance and slowly slid in.

“Mmm… you know what?” He asked softly, wrapping his arms around her back and squeezing her against his body.

“Yeah?” Both sisters glanced back at him.

“All three of us are going to have to decide on names now.” He chuckled softly, hilting himself in Maud.