Unlikely hero

It had been a solid week of working as Jason stepped outside of his new home with a beer in hand and paint seeping into his pants and shirt. He was glad Rarity wasn't here as Jason was pretty sure the Mare would have a heart attack at his current state.

The thought made Jason sigh as he sat down on an outdoor chair and relaxed. He had torn his top a few hours earlier, along with his pants in a few places. He looked to the setting sun as he popped off the lid of his drink and took a swig, recoiling at the strong bitter taste. "What the fuck did they change the recipe?" he frowned before shrugging and taking another swig as he leant back against the chair.

"Wonder how long before I have to be dragged off somewhere to do something that I had no prior knowledge of?" He asked himself as he sipped his drink and looked back at the completed house and smiled. "Probably would have gotten this finished a couple days ago" He said as he rolled his eyes. "Still got to move all the furniture in" he groaned as he took a large sip of his drink.

Several minutes went passed as Jason relaxed in the warm fading sunlight, slowly falling asleep when suddenly a soft pop was heard behind him. "Okay Jason are you ready?" Jason heard Luna asked as he sat up with a sharp inhale while fighting his desire to sleep.

"Ready for what?" Jason asked as he looked back at her to see she was wearing a beautiful ebony dress that simmered faintly making it look like the Night sky. The left side of her dress was split from the bottom all the way to her side hips, revealing her cutiemark. From her waist the dress split into two parts which just covered her breasts and looked over her shoulders while leaving her breasts were still quite visible. The mare was currently putting platinum earrings as she walked over to Jason. The sight of the attire made Jason a little uneasy about her going out in it.

"The meeting with the Royal Ball we were invited to in Prance" Luna explained as Jason frowned. "Tia didn't tell you?" Luna asked as Jason shook his head, making the mare grumble.

"How much time do I have before we leave?" Jason asked.

"An hour" Luna replied as Jason got up and peeled off his ruined top.

"Alright what's the dress code?" Jason asked.

"Cocktail" Luna replied with a smile as Jason nodded.

"Alright Well I'll get ready" He said causing the Mare to kiss him softly.

"Thank you darling" she said happily as she teleported the pair back to her tower in Canterlot. "I just need to go see Tia to see if she is ready yet." Luna explained as she teleported away, leaving Jason alone.

"Well she looks delightful" a familiar voice stated as a Hooded figure appeared out of thin air sitting on the edge of Luna's bed. "Though I take it you are less than impressed?" Adrian asked.

"I mean I don't know if I should be or not… I fucking am because one wrong move and her breasts are suddenly free for everyone to enjoy but at the same time I don't want to seem like I'm overstepping my boundaries or anything." Jason explained with a heated tone as he rubbed his eyes.

"Well if you are so worried about everyone looking at her in a lustful manner then why not just tell her?" Adrian asked as Jason sighed.

"I don't know, I don't want her to get upset because I feel insecure about the stability of this relationship." Jason explained as he crossed his arms and leant against Luna's desk.

"Why do you feel insecure about its stability?" Adrian asked as Jason sighed again.

"Because I don't like the concept of Polygamy, and the whole herd mentality shits me cause I don't have time to spend with everyone on top of trying to work, having alone time and fucking fighting… like my anxiety goes fucking nuts when I am with one girl so you can fucking imagine how it's doing with 9 girls… oh sorry 7 girls seeing Snow and Solar broke it off with me due to be not being able to give them enough of my time… so yea I'm a little fucking insecure" Jason growled as Adrian put up his hands.

"I only asked" Adrain replied. "Why not just talk to her about it then?" A drain asked as Jason sighed.

"Cause honestly… and I feel like a cunt for feeling this way… I am not totally unhappy with the fact of this relationship ending" Jason explained as Adrain cocked his head. "Hear me out, I don't want to lose the girls but honestly all the training and other shit I'm doing is leaving me tired and leaving me not much energy to anything really… and I feel like it's unfair on them" Jason explained as he sighed.

"This is fair but is it the only reason why?" Adrian asked as Jason shrugged.

"I honestly don't know, I haven't actually had the brain power to focus on it with the chaos of late… look if somehow I can get some help with the overlords then it would leave me more time for this relationship." Jason explained as Adrian nodded.

"Alright, I'll look into it but first go shower." A drain advised before he vanished into thin air.

"Yea probably should get ready" Jason muttered as he entered the bathroom and undid his damaged jeans.

"Need a hand?" A soft sultry voice asked, causing Jason to turn and look behind him only to see Celestia leaning against the door frame with a soft smile on her face. She was dressed in a gold dress that was knee length. It hugged her form well, almost pushing up her breasts a bit.

"How long have you been here?" Jason asked with a warm smile.

"Long enough" She replied with a soft sad smile. "It was confusing at first to see you talking to yourself but a quick spell later and I got both sides." She explained as she walked over to Jason.

"Sorry I didn't tell you but I…" Jason started before Celestia stopped him as she placed her finger against his lips.

"It is quite alright, we are allowed our secrets. We are not married" Celestia explained with a soft smile as Jason could smell her intoxicating perfume.

"True… but still I should have talked to you about my insecurities about the herd" Jason explained with a sigh as Celestia lifted his head and kissed his lips softly.

"It's understandable, most stallions don't have to deal with saving the world on top of working and keeping his mare satisfied… and you are also not a stallion so it is a bit more alien." She said in a soft silvery tone as Jason felt her fingers exploring his back as she leant against him.

Jason was about to reply when a soft pop was heard from behind Celestia, causing her ears to prick up. "Jason, I couldn't find Tia so I have come to see how you're…" Luna started before stopping as she saw Celestia cuddling Jason. "Is there something I am missing?" She asked In a concerned tone of voice.

"I shall explain it to you while Jason gets ready" Celestia said as she turned and looked at Luna with a raised eyebrow. "Hmmm who are you trying to impress tonight?" Tia teased as Luna blushed brightly.

"No-noone I just want to look nice." Luna started as Jason looked between them to see Celestia smirk slowly turn into a glare. Luna relented and sighed. "This is the first time I am out properly for something political and I just want to leave a decent impression of being as divine as you in multiple ways." Luna explained as she pointed towards Celestia.

"Luna you look divine in general, fuck I had to out do myself tonight just to keep up." Tia complimented as she took Luna's hands in hers and smiled warmly as Jason raised an eyebrow at Tia swearing. "I just don't want people to get the wrong impression of you" Tia added as Jason turned on the shower.

"Thank you sister." Luna said as the pair hugged.

"I'm glad you to didn't end up fighting." Jason said with a smile as he noticed his beer was missing which made him frown.

"Yes I agree, now how about we leave Jason to get ready?" Tia said, gaining a nod from Luna before the pair teleported away.

"Holy shit, will I actually have a shower without someone joining me for once?" Jason asked with a smirk as he undid his pants.

"You forgot this." Jason heard Adrian say, causing the man to jump and nearly slip. "Sorry, your drink is on the counter." Jason heard Adrian say.

"Mother fucker" Jason growled as he placed his hand over his heart and glared at the alcoholic beverage. Jason grabbed the drink while muttering under his breath before taking a swig of his beer. He choked slightly as he did and glared at the drink.

"Yep not buying this brand again." He growled as he took another sip. "Well it's kinda growing on me." He shrugged.

(10 minutes later)

Jason had stepped out of the shower, wrapping a towel around his waist as he placed the empty beer bottle on the counter. "Fuck I missed not sharing a shower." Jason chuckled to himself as he suddenly watched a pair of ebony arms wrap around his torso.

"I see how it is." Moon said as she placed her head on top of his.

"Okay let me rephrase that… I missed not sharing a shower with two Alicorns or mares at a time." Jason explained as Moon giggled and ran her fingers across his exposed chest, tracing the scarring on his chest.

Jason could see her frown as her fingers traced the cross scars on his chest. As her hands met at the cross section, Jason took her hands in his and squeezed them. "I'm still sorry about you getting hurt for me" She said quietly making Jason smile and sigh.

"Its alright Moon, no need to be sorry for something that is in the past." Jason replied as he held her hands.

"I don't agree" she replied as she squeezed his hands in return before pulling her hands away. "You better get ready." She said as she kissed his cheek and leant against the counter. She was dressed in her pajamas.

"Right. What about you? Why aren't you getting ready?" Jason asked as he crossed his arms and leant against the counter with a smirk.

"Cause buck that, I only dress up for a select few reasons and people and besides I wasn't invited" Moon explained with a huff.

"So if you were invited you would dress up?" Jason asked as Moon shrugged.

"Maybe but not to the same extent as those two." Moon explained as she slide closer to Jason and wrapped her wing around him. "But still enough to keep your eyes on me" she teased as her slitted eyes locked with Jason's.

"Well how about this, in a week or two I take you out somewhere nice of your choice?" Jason offered, gaining an intrigued look.

"Just you and me?" She asked.

"Yep just the two of us." He said as the mare moved from the counter before leaning against the man, pinning him against the counter.

"Anywhere I desire? Even if it is not an actual civilized place?" She asked.

"Anywhere." Jason reassured with a warm smile gaining a wicked grin from Moon.

"I guess I can live with that." Moon stated as she placed her hand on the man's cheek and kissed him softly. "It's a date."

"Yes it is." Jason replied with a chuckle as the mare hugged him close before freeing him.

"Alright well I better let you get ready… I'll see you when you get back darling." Moon said with a smile before she shared another kiss with the man before she teleported away.

The moment she vanished Jason gave a sigh followed by an uncomfortable groan as he rubbed his chest. "Okay that's not normal" he groaned as his breathing became ragged while he clutched his heart. "Just… breath." Jason said as he forced himself to take deep breaths as he used the counter for support. After a few moments the pain subsided, letting Jason breath normally.

"What the actual fuck?" He asked himself as he grabbed the beer bottle and exited the bathroom. As he entered the bedroom, he placed the bottle in a bin and went to a dresser, ignoring the oncoming headache. "Great fucking start to this evening." He growled as he pulled out a pair of black dress pants, a white singlet, socks and boxers, which he tossed onto the bed.

"Okay now just need a top… but… Fuck sake" Jason muttered before stopping as he placed a hand against his forehead, feeling the headache quickly grow in intensity. "What the actual fuck?" He growled as he walked over to the bin, pulled out the beer bottle and gave it a sniff. He gave a frown as he pulled the bottle away.

"I don't know what I expected… it smells like beer." He grumbled as he put it back into the bin. "Fuck sake… Alright just need to deal with this shit for a couple hours." He groaned as he went into the walk in wardrobe, moved to the end, passed Luna's clothes to find his gear. "Alright focus, I need something that looks nice but won't cause cunts to try and talk to me." He muttered as he looked at the tops, his eyes lingering on a black dress shirt that had a short phrase on the front. "Fuck off." Jason said as he read the phrase out loud.

"Nah Luna and Celestia would murder me or lecture me which with this headache would be fucking murder." He groaned as he rolled his eyes. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes and reached into the multiple shirts, grabbed and random one and pulled it out.

He opened his eyes and cocked an eyebrow at the hot pink dress shirt. "forgot I had this… Fuck it." He said with a shrug as he also grabbed a black jacket before exiting the wardrobe. As he stepped out he was struck with a have of dizziness, forcing him to use the doorway as a brace to stop himself from collapsing. "That isnt good." He groaned as the world began spinning for him.

"Yea… something is definitely wrong." Jason groaned as he waited for the world to stop spinning before he walked over to the bed and began to get ready. As he got dressed, he tucked his shirt into his pants and cursed quietly under his breath. " Forgot a belt" he muttered before looking towards the wardrobe.

He saw a black belt at the far end of it and held out his hand to use his magic to grab it. To Jason's surprise and slight horror, he watched the energy around his hand flicker for a few moments before dissipating. "No no no please don't tell me…" he said panicking slightly as he focused on grabbing the belt in his magic.

The purple and red aura formed weakly around his hand as he focused only for his concentration to break as his headache got worse. "Shit this is not good." He said panting slightly. "One more try."

Jason took a deep breath as he reached out with his hand, focusing all his magic on simply moving the belt. His mind burned with pain as Jason bit down on his lip and pushed through it. After a few long seconds of pain, the belt came fly into Jason's hand.

Once the belt was acquired Jason panted as sweat coated his brow while the familiar taste of blood filled his mouth. "Great I've bitten open my lip." Jason said as he rolled his eyes. "One thing after another." He groaned as he pulled on his belt and tightened it appropriately before he went to collect his shoes. "I think I'm gonna have to give tonight a rain check… Luna shouldn't mind once I explain." Jason said to himself as he grabbed his shoes, sat down on the floor and put them on.

After a few minutes of sitting on the ground, Jason only felt worse and worse before he used the wall next to him to get himself to his feet. As he managed to get a good footing the door opened to reveal Luna, who gave Jason a curious look. "That's an interesting choice darling." Luna said as she walked over to Jason, her horn flaring and summoning a tie. "Though I recommend a tie at the very least." Luna suggested as she approached him and wrapped the accessory around the man's neck.

"Luna I don't think I'll be able to go tonight." Jason explained causing the Mare to stop and look at him confused.

"Wait what? Why?." She asked frowning.

"I feel like shit, I feel dizzy, I have a horrendous headache and o feel like I'm about to vomit and my…" Jason was explaining before Luna cut him off.

"So you are tell me that suddenly you feel sick… For the first time since you came here on the night which I asked you to come with me to something really important for me?!" Luna said raising her voice, making the man flinch.

"Luna I don't know what to say, it just came on so suddenly and I think something is…" Jason tried to explain but Luna cut him off again.

"You know what I think? I think you just don't want to go and instead of just telling me, you are giving me a bullshit excuse!" Luna shouted as she crossed her arms. "I Thought you were decent enough to at least tell me the truth." She said as Jason jason looked at her in shock. "if you had an issue with the dress, then you should have told me I could have changed clothes but nooo you thought using a childish excuse would be a better idea." Luna continued to shout.

"Luna…" Jason tried to cut in.

"I don't want to hear it, Tia and I are going because I don't feel like dealing with you and more bullshit right now." Luna said as she stepped away from Jason. "I Don't care if you are here or not when I get back." Luna said as she teleported away before Jason could stop her.

"Are you fucking kidding me?" Jason growled as his head pulsed with pain. "Where is my ph...phone." Jason said as he felt a wave of dizziness overtake him, forcing him to brace himself against the wall. "Of course when I need my body to be shitty it isn't… " Jason groaned as he heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Jason, I wanted to… are you okay?" Jason heard Adrian say before he felt his stomach tighten.

"No I'm not… I don't know what's wrong." Jason said as his body screamed at him.

"Give me a second." Adrian said as Jason felt static surrounding his body. "Oh well that seams to be the problem." Adrian muttered as the static vanished.

"What's wrong?" Jason asked as he looked back at Adrian.

"Oh well you have been poisoned." He explained.

"Fucking wonderful." Jason groaned "can you get rid of it?" Jason asked.

"I would but someone seems to be sustaining it with Magic." Adrian explained.

"Of course there is… where?" Jason asked as he pushed himself off the wall.

"Jason you are in no condition to fight." Adrian said as Jason shrugged.

"No one else is gonna help me with this so I might as well do it." Jason explained, gaining a nod from Adrian.

"Alright, well I can give you a booster so you can use your magic but it will be limited." He explained, gaining a nod from Jason.

"Alright, let's do this." Jason said as Adrian placed his hand on Jason's shoulder before the pair teleported away.

(Deep within Evergreen forest)

Jason collapsed hard against the rough gravel, doing his best not to be sick as Adrian scanned the area. "Okay still hate that shit."

"Come on, you don't have long before you pass out." Adrian explained as he pulled Jason to his feet. " Here let me…" Adrian started before both men heard a noise ahead of them. Adrian had barely a second to react before he found himself being shoved out of the way as Jason braced himself against a fiery blast, that seemed to incinerate the area around him and level several trees. " You idiot I can't be…" Adrian lectured as he looked back only to stop upon seeing the smoke clear, revealing Jason holding up a thin cracked magical barrier that was steaming.

Blood was beginning to leak from his nostril as he panted from exertion. Adrian got to his feet moments before a second fiery explosion slammed into Jason.

However instead of withstanding the blast a second time, the barrier shattered, sending Jason flying backwards about fifteen feet.

"This is the magnificent Jason Winter… kinda disappointing." A feminine voice said in a mocking tone of voice. As the smoke cleared, Adrian saw the cracked charcoal skinned being step over the burning forest with a wide smirk on her face. Her burning red eyes focused solely on Jason as burning spheres of energy formed around her hands.

She stood about 5 foot 5 inches, thin build with robes covering her form. Her bleached white hair was tied back in a ponytail as she prepared to hurl another fire blast.

To the surprise of both the Overlord and Adrian, the fiery energy suddenly shifted to a purple colour seconds before detonating on the Overlord.

"Holy shit… you cunts can't just leave me alone." Jason said as he pushed himself up out of the rubble. His shirt almost non-existent, his arms and chest bright red and blistering from the blast. His body was covered in cuts and protruding wood shards.

"There's the fire!" The Overlord laughed out as the smoke vanished from her, revealing that she was relatively undamaged. "But you need to do better." She teased as Jason sighed.

"No chance you wanna settle this like adults?." Jason asked as the Overlord shook her head. "How about like ponies?" Jason asked only to get an odd look from the Overlord.

"I don't follow." She replied as Jason rolled his eyes.

"You know fuck?" Jason said.

"Look you are cute but it be kinda weird fucking my boss's great grandson." She replied.

"Wait what?" Jason asked confused.

"Ariana! Stop fooling around and kill him before the Posion wears off!" The pair heard callout out from behind the Overlord, causing her to growl and look behind her angrily.

"Fuck off Gardon, I am talking here!" She shouted back behind her.

"Less talking, more killing!" Gardon shouted back causing Ariana to roll her eyes.

"Ducking assholes, well I'm sorry but our talk will have to end…" Ariana said as she turned to face Jason, only to see that he had vanished. "Motherfucker… I'm never gonna hear the fucking end of this." She growled to herself.