Hell comes to Equestria

Strange dreams... Goblins, Changelings, ponies... Swirling together no beginning, no end until I opened my eyes. The familiar roof of my trailer, I pulled myself up into a sitting position making me groan out loud. Every muscle and joint ached but I was still in one piece, a moment later the cabin door flew open and Dash hurried in looking at me concerned.

"Your awake..."

"Heya Dash so..."

She interrupted me tackling me her soft sweet lips pressed to mine for long moments making me feel much better until she pulled back and hauled off punching me in the shoulder. "Stupid! Were you trying to get killed?! Leave us? Leave me...?" She whispered only struggling a little as I pulled her into my arms holding her tight.

"Sorry..."

She sat up pulling away glaring at me tears falling before smacking me again.

"Ok I probably deserved that..."

And once again across the face though nowhere near as hard as she could, she drew back again and I quickly grabbed her foreleg pulling her close again kissing her.

"I am sorry; I'll be more careful I promise."

She relaxed finally melting against me. "You better dummy..."

Exhausted again or still I drifted off easily with Dash soft and warm against me...

Wait! What about the battle?! I shot awake and sat up with only a minor twinge, I must have slept as Dash wasn't here with me, looking out the wagons small windows I could see it was late evening. Experimentally I extended my awareness and was relieved to find the whole group nearby no sign of goblins or changelings, I was alone but I could sense a pony just outside. Dash I was sure, I pulled on some shorts and got up to join her pleased that my severe muscle aches seemed to have toned down to some minor stiffness.

"Hey Dash did everyone... Oop..." Dash was there but so was Cadence and I was immediately aware of my state of undress, I tried to back up but Cadence just giggled.

"No need for that, I've been coming by to make sure you were recovering and I've seen much more." She winked.

"Well I appreciate... Wait, how long has it been?" I blushed.

"Two days..." Dash chimed in. "Well a day and a half really it's only eight."

"Wow, sorry I've kept us in one place so long."

"Not to worry, the ponies that were kept captive needed that rest and without your assistance we cautiously rooted out the rest of the changelings in the city though many fled with the first barrage of the ballista..."

"Right, where did those come from? Oh and I hope everyone’s ok?"

"We... A few of the prisoners were too weak and sick, they passed away..." Cadence hung her head sadly a moment. "But they died free, as for the ballista we've been working on several ideas to help in the war effort, we don't need to rely on you for everything you know?" She grinned sticking out her tongue.

"Fair enough."

"Sooo... Now that you've caught up..."

"What's up Dash?"

"Well the Princess and I were thinking..." She was blushing slightly looking down at the ground fidgeting her hooves.

"Dash..." I knelt down to tilt her head up with a smile. "This isn't like you, but I like it..." I teased.

Her face got even redder. “Oh you wish!" She gave me a shove knocking me on my rear and before I could get up or apologize she swooped in laying on top of me for a fierce kiss, then to my surprise she leaned back and Cadence leaned down and they kissed passionately as I laid there dumbstruck.

"What?" Dash grinned at me when they finally parted. "I've always wanted to be with a Princess..."

"But you... And Shining Armor..." I sputtered.

"Sex must be a much bigger deal where you come from, it's friendship and mutual pleasure mostly here. Oh there are plenty of couples who stay monogamous and I love that but I'm the Princess of love, though that’s not really an excuse and truly love does not always equate to sex. I am an advocate for love in all its forms though personally I am partial to the exchange of emotions and passion through sex though often they only last as long as the act itself..." She sighed smiling. "I guess you could call me a bit high maintenance... So Shiney and I have an open relationship, he doesn't mind if I have some fun and I the same for him. Though truly he's not as... Forward, as I am and I have to give him a push sometimes or bring someone new to our bed..."

"I see..."

"And though he might not completely approve of you, mostly because of Twilight you understand he's protective. However, if I am with Rainbow Dash and you happen to be there..." She shrugged slightly with a wink.

"So..." Dash smirked leaning against me. "You don't mind sharing me right?"

"Of course not, you’re a free mare Dash."

She rolled her eyes her and Cadence sharing a look. "You’re the father of my foal so you have some leeway dummy." She giggled. "Let me be more straightforward, Cadence and I are going into the wagon to have sex, we want you to come. Got it?"

"Who am I to refuse two such beautiful and sexy mares?" I chuckled giving her a light swat on the rump as I got up to follow them in.

In such a situation the best thing to do is just shut up and hang on, with two gorgeous, sensuous and insatiable mares my role was more or less relegated to 'accessory' but I had no complaints and they both paid me some attention when they remembered I was there! Sleep came easily my own fatigue magnified by my excursions Dash and Cadence finally passed out one on either side of me the three of us warm and cozy.

The next morning brought the sun and two horny mares, by the time Cadence headed back it was time to get the wagons on the move and I was already tired, thankfully to move the wagons didn't require much energy even with the addition of several wagons salvaged from the city for the recovering ponies who wouldn't be able to keep pace.

Dash went with Cadence to get the latest information and probably to brag a bit returning just before noon with some rations filling me in as we ate. While I was unconscious they'd searched the city eliminating any opposition and scavenging anything useful of which there was plenty, food was harder to come by but as I had said before one of the main advantages of an equine army is there was grass everywhere! Not that they liked to eat like that but when the situation required...

The ballista had performed very well and while some Changelings had escaped and would inform Chrysalis they still would assist us greatly, while this experiment might have failed for Chrysalis it showed us she was ruthless in the extreme willing to do or sacrifice anything for her dominion, and while our victories had buoyed spirits I had no doubt the worst was yet to come, if not in the smaller battles with what cities remained the final battle for Canterlot would be horrific...

Still our fledgling army grew, trained and planned as we travelled. Only three major cities remained before we had to return to Canterlot. Canterbury, New Saddle and Baltimare.

The ten Griffons were astonished at our victory, they had been a part of a small community living in the city and like most of the other cities they had been taken by surprise fighting back furiously but futile which explained why only ten of them had survived. They travelled with us for a few days regaining their strength and learning of what exactly had gone on throughout Equestria before setting out on their own for the Empire.

Canterbury was still a week’s journey and after that the last two lay on a slightly roundabout course that lead back to Canterlot, a mare every few evenings still came so I could do my part, Cadence however was a one-time thing apparently which was fine. Dash and Lyra kept me more than satisfied.

And I trained, hard. With no immediate battle on the horizon I pushed myself as hard as I could while trying to keep enough energy to move the wagons and shield everyone in case of a surprise attack. Dash helped me keep in shape physically and usually had an idea how to 'exercise' my abilities, everything from juggling boulders (really hard) to tearing down old dead trees and breaking them into manageable pieces for firewood.

Bit by bit they had me move closer to camp until I was a mere twenty feet from them, forgive and forget maybe? Still I didn't walk around too much, all the horrors they'd faced so far... I didn't want to remind them of what I was capable of or be the reminder that there was more to come. Still it was nice to be a part of the community again, see and hear the ponies out and about during the day, almost like nothing was amiss... But in their eyes you could see it, furtive glances, fear, pain they held inside... It would take generations to make it fade if... When we triumphed.

Canterbury was a smaller city then Baltimare but it was a massively walled and defended, ideally situated in a sheltered cove on the ocean it was a major trading hub and as such the victim of repeated attacks by pirate and bandit groups.

A day away and reports came back, they seemed ready for us gates barred, walls guarded and even several ships in the harbor ready for battle! The most shocking report was among the goblins and changelings who stood in defense of the city there were ponies! Likely members of the aforementioned bandit and pirate groups, traitors to their own race...

Again that made me think of Aurelia, was she any different? Granted these ponies joined the 'winning' side, Aurelia certainly not... At least it shouldn't have looked like it from her viewpoint, then why did she? Subterfuge was possible but the night she came to us could have, should have been the end of us, her conscience I could only hope.

Their numbers too were impressive, nearly eight thousand combined that with the walls and any other tricks they might have would make this a tough fight. I wondered if we'd be able to spare the turncoats inside, up to the Princesses I suppose. Suddenly I felt a tap on the side of my head. "Hmm?"

"Anyone in there?" Dash giggled looking at me with her beautiful red eyes.

"Sorry Dash, my mind was wandering. What did you say?"

"I don't know why I should repeat myself..." She fake huffed before smiling. "I said what do you think our chances are? I mean, we have you and the Princesses..."

I interrupted pulling her close kissing her soundly. "And I have you Dash and Lyra. Our chances? One hundred percent, I have faith in you all..."

"But we've never fought so many! They've got walls, catapults, ships! And those traitors..." She growled.

"We can't judge them too harshly, we don't know. They could have joined to save their families... Loved ones... Things are always complicated, still I won't be protecting them so if you have the opportunity to finish one of them versus knocking them out... Well just think about it ok?"

"Sure..." She favored me with a bemused smile.

"What?"

"How can you be such a soft touch but still be so feared as a killer?"

I sighed. "Not sure, that was a difficult situation and they crossed a line... I guess I did too, still if they hurt you Dash..." I caressed her cheek softly. "If you... I'd... I..."

"You'd kill them all... I know you would or die trying, so I'll keep myself alive for both of us, thank you. I know I'm not Twilight..."

"Dash..."

"It's fine, I can see the appeal believe me." She smiled. "I'm just not used to being... Second best."

"Your second to no one Dash... What I really need to do is thank you Rainbow Dash."

"What...?"

"Being here with me, sticking with me... Fluttershy and Twilight... Well one was just what I wanted and the other... I don't think I can fix that..."

"No, you..."

"It's ok, she'll be better off... But you, headstrong, tough as nails, beautiful, sexy Dash. I know the value of loyalty, this has been a long road and to walk it alone would be unbearable, so thank you. I love you."

"Oh!" She gasped covering her mouth her eyes wide. "You... You don't mean that! You can't..." She turned away tears falling.

"I do." I embraced her from behind and feeling her shaking I squeezed her even tighter. "Hey, sorry I love you but you don't have to do anything, say anything or feel the same I just..."

She spun suddenly giving me a shove knocking me onto the roof of the cart pinning me down with her fore hooves. "You think you can just say that and get away with it?! I... I..." Unable to continue she collapsed on top of me crushing her mouth to mine kissing hard, furiously and passionately both of us exploding with need making love atop the cart finally collapsing together as the last rays of sunlight disappeared.

She snuggled against me both of us sweaty and satisfied. "Dummy... You just fall in love with any mare who rocks your world don't you?" She teased.

"I guess so... Not sure why you put up with me..."

She lifted her head up to give me a condescending look. "Stupid..." She shook her head and snuggled back down. "Why do you think?"

"Hmm...?"

"Because I love you too dummy..."

Well isn't that a thing...