A Resting Beat

by RockSteadyRolla

Rating: teen
Tags: Alternate Universe, Romance, Original Character, Equestria Girls, Slice of Life, Sex, Human, Sunset Shimmer, Lemon Zest, Dazzlings
Length: 6652

Searing Bolt returns home to relax, but doesn't get his wish.

After a long week of reshelving the castle's library with Twilight, Searing Bolt decides to go to his home in the human world to unwind, unknowing that he'll have to go through a series of stressful and peaceful events.

I decided to continue on this instead of just stopping it cold. So i will continue out of pride for never leaving things unfinished. First things first I will heavily edit the first Chapter... Severely disappointed in myself for that one.

Published 2016-05-24 17:50:01 UTC
Last updated 2016-05-24 17:50:01 UTC

A Flux Tempo(edited)

Author's Note

I had to edit this because I actually cringed at something I wrote... Not to be cocky but I NEVER cringed at what I write because I always hit where I mark. I don't know... Maybe I have to get use to writing in this format again or I don't know. Either way, there is no excuse for how sloppy it started and hopefully it turned out a little better.

A Flux Tempo(edited)

Bolt was standing outside of his home in the human world staring at his hands, his skin color was a cool grey, a lighter shade than his pony coat. "Been awhile, huh?" He said to himself as he clenches his fist and looked at his attire.

He was wearing a red racing jacket with orange and yellow flames coming up from the cuff the sleeves along with brand labels patched on it. Under his jacket was an orange shirt that faded into a lighter orange near the bottom, past his waist. He wore a pair of black cargo khakis with two belts, one was a fabric belt used to hold up his pants while the a leather belt rested on his hip to hold his phone case or just for style, then his shoes were high top sneakers that were orange on the outsole, white midsole and black leather with orange laces. "And this is why people always ask if Sunset buys my clothes... So much orange." Bolt sighs as he takes his goggles off and sweeps back his hair.

Bolt walks up to his front door and opens it, once inside, he takes off his shoes at the front entrance. Walking to the living room he sees no one there, then to the kitchen, the dining room, his study and finally the lab in the basement. "It's almost 2:30 on a Saturday... where is everyone?" he asked himself as he took his jacket off and hung it with the lab coats and headed back upstairs.

After reaching the door to the lab Bolt decided to go relax in the living room until someone showed up. In the living room, he reached the sofa and with a big sigh, flopped down on the middle cushion, then scanned the room. "Looks like someone did something unnecessary... Why is that unnecessary large vase in the corner and what's with the flashy curtains on the window?" he questioned, just to not care seconds later. Looking behind sofa, there were three steps leading out of the sunken living room to the entrance hallway, across the hall were two glass doors leading the study, facing forward, he took a look at his wall mounted flat screen T.V. with 2 gaming systems on the table in front of him.

A sudden yawn escapes him. "I'm tired, I guess i'll take a nap." he said, leaning his head back and closed his eyes and drifted to sleep.

Meanwhile, a figure moves and stirs under a big blanket, after seconds of shifting, a pale apple green skinned lady with messy vivid orange curly hair and yellow streaks sat up and rubbed her eyes. Staring at her T.V. and then at the door, she throws her covers off and slowly slides out of bed and walks out of her room. Walking down the stairs, she heads to the kitchen, after grabbing a small bottle of fruit punch, she walks in the direction of the living room. Upon arrival, she sees a familiar sodium flame colored head resting on the sofa, with both arms hanging off the back. 'He's back home, huh?' She asked herself as she walked up and stood right behind him, looking at his sleeping face.

Feeling a presence behind him, Bolt opens his left eye to see Adagio staring at him then closes it again. "You've been in my room again... That's my shirt." he said look at what she was wearing, it was his purple shirt with his cutie mark, which was a Warrior rune with a cog layered under it on the right sleeve. It draped midway down her thighs, leaving Bolt questioning if she had her usual shorts on, if not he couldn't say he really cared either way.

"What are you doing here?" Adagio asked after taking a sip from her bottle.

Bolt opened his eyes and scanned the living room, then looks back at Adagio. "Last I checked, this was my house. What? I can't come home now?" he asked with slight annoyance.

"I just asked is all, no need to get so edgy." Adagio responded as she walked around the sofa and sat next to Bolt.

"Why are you sitting so close?" Bolt asked as he sat up straight.

"You are sitting in the middle, duh." she retorted sarcastically causing Bolt to move over to the right, she then moves into the middle spot.

"Now why are you so close to me?" He asked not hiding his annoyance.

"Maybe I just wanted to sit in the middle." Adagio said causing Bolt to groan and sigh.

"Where is everyone else?" Bolt asked as he pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Hmm... Sunset Shimmer went shopping for an experiment for her class and asked Sonata to help and Aria and Lemon Zest are at work at the music store." Adagio answered, as she grabbed the remote off the table in front of the sofa and turned on the T.V. Leaning back, she crossed her legs and took another sip of her juice.

"Ah... What time are they coming back?" he asked a he rested his elbow on the arm of the sofa and his chin on the back of his hand.

"I don't know." she answered

Bolt couldn't help but look at her with an annoyed look on his face. Sighing, Bolt closes his eyes and enjoys the sounds from the T.V. for the next 10 minutes. "What do you think of me?" Adagio asked. Bolt opened his eyes and looked at Adagio who was looking at him.

"You really sure you wanna ask that question? I will tell you, holding nothing back... Back out now." Bolt told her with a slightly noticeable edge.

"No, I want to know. I've heard what Sunset Shimmer thought of me years ago and we're actually close enough to be called friends, my sisters have no filter with me... I don't know what Lemon Zest heard about me, but I don't think she's put off by my company." she straightens up and looks at the bottle in her hand resting on her lap. "But aside from Lemon Zest, you're the only one I haven't heard from." she said, looking back at Bolt. "Be honest with me."

Bolt wasted no time and as calm as possible, he told her. "You are, without a shadow of a doubt THE most obnoxious, annoying, malicious, underhand, scheming, extremely conceited, sadistic, a full round bitch, unnecessary and just generally unpleasant to be around..." Bolt looks at her face and can see she is trying her hardest to not cry and sighs.

"That would have been my answer ten years back, after living with you for the first three years. But, you've always been smart, clever, charming, a total beauty and radiant or dare I say Dazzling." Bolt finished with a smirk, earning a giggle from Adagio. "I may still show annoyance around you, but that's because... well, you're still annoying, just not as much as before. But lately, your pros are starting to outweigh your cons. I do like you, Adagio, I wouldn't have put up with you for the past 9 years if I didn't."

Adagio's lit up with joy. "Would you say you even 'adore' me?" she asked, leaning against Bolts left shoulder.

"Hey hey hey! Let's not get a big head and back up." Bolt said, trying to back away and failing

"Aw, come on you said you like me. Well, guess what?" Adagio mounted Bolt and looked into his eyes.

"What are doing?" Bolt asked sweating.

"I... Like you... I always have for a while now." she told him, closing her eyes. "But, I was too late. You already asked Sunset Shimmer out." she opened her eyes and placed a hand on each side of his face. "I told myself, whenever I did tell you my feelings, that I would show you I won't lose to her!" making her declaration, she plunged Bolt into the most passionate kiss he's ever had.

Bolt, in a confused state, tries to pry her off, but her grip was not budging. 'What's with this grip! It's the Sonata incident all over again!' he thought, as continued his escape attempt.

After a solid minute, Adagio finally released a dazed Bolt from her soul sucking kiss, leaving a trail of drool between their lips. "Now, to show you an even better time than Sunset Shimmer ever could." she said, licking her lips and taking off her shirt, revealing her purple bra and black hot pants.

But before Adagio could reach down and unbutton Bolt's pants, she heard Sunset at the living room entrance. "I don't think i would like man exploring another woman's body, Adagio." Adagio snapped her head up to see Sunset and Sonata standing at the living room's entrance, setting down their bags. Sunset stood there wearing a violet sleeveless turtleneck and an orange maxi skirt. While Sonata wore a black V-neck shirt with a blue jagged eighth note overlaying a pink heart on the bottom right, along white Capris.

"Now then, Sonata, I do believe you owe me thirty dollars." Sunset smugly said holding out her hand.

Sonata pouted as she reached in her purse and pulled out thirty dollars, handing it to Sunset. After her deed was done, she looks toward Adagio, who climbed off Bolt, standing in front of him with her hands on her hips. "Geez Adagio, couldn't you have curbed your libido? Now I lost to Sunny and Sparkles..."

Genuinely confused, Adagio raised an eyebrow and folded her arms. "What are you talking about Sonata? And where did you learn libido and how to use it correctly?"

"Sunset" Sonata chirped.

"Anyway, if you must know, we made a bet." Sunset answered.

"On what?" Adagio asked

"On you, silly!" Sonata chirped

"On me? What about me?!" Adagio asked with a more serious tone.

"We bet on whether or not you would have a plain confession or try to jump his bones." Sunset answered. "To be honest, Sonata is the only one to have faith in you going at him normally."

"Yeah, and because of that, I'm out $90..." Sonata mumbled.

Bolt started to awake from his daze. He looked up to see Adagio, standing in front of him in nothing but her underwear, noticing her gaze he turns around to see Sunset and Sonata standing at the living room entrance.

"Ugh, What happen? And when did you get back?" Bolt asked, trying to get up, but is pushed back down by Adagio. "What are yo-" he was silenced by a kiss from Adagio.

"I'm just telling Sunset Shimmer, that I'm making you mines." Adagio said with authority.

"That's fine." Sunset responded with a shrug.

"What do you mean?" Adagio asked.

"You're dumping me!?" Bolt exclaimed teary eyed, turning around with full force.

"No, you silly billy. She means..." Sonata answered, as walked around the sofa and sat next to Bolt cuddling him. "We get to share you!"

"WHAT?!" both Adagio and Bolt yelled.

"When did this start?" Bolt asked.

"When Aria confronted me about her feelings for you." Sunset answered as grabbed her bags and took them into the study across the hall.

"When did that happen?!" Adagio asked, surprised.

"Last time he was home, of course. To be honest, I thought Sonata would be the first to let me know their feelings for Bolt." Sunset yelled out of the study. "Who knew it would be Aria? Sonata asked if she could sleep with Bolt... I just didn't think she meant THAT way when I gave her the okay."

"Wait, you unleashed this beast on me?! Why didn't you talk to me first?" Bolt asked, looking across the hall into the study.

"Why didn't you tell me you two had done it?" Sunset asked back.

"Touché..." Bolt responded, turning around and looked down.

"What do mean, Aria asked first?!" Adagio yelled

As soon as she asked, Aria and Lemon walked in the living room entrance. They were wearing matching uniforms, purple shirts with a gold record stitch on the left breast pocket and khaki pants. "It means I asked first, Adagio. Even Zest talked to Sunset before you." Aria stated as she walked up to Sonata, separating her from Bolt and pushes her to the other side of the sofa, then seats herself next to him.

Adagio shot a towards Lemon, who shrugged and sat in an armchair to the right of the sofa. "So you as well as Lemon Zest?" Adagio asked, grabbed her shirt and puts it back on.

"Since everyone was coming clean, I thought I should as well... At least before the other two did." she explained, leaning back, placing her hands behind her head.

Bolt's head shot up. "Other two?! What other two?! There's more?!" he asked, turning back around.

Sunset walked out of the study and into the living room, behind Bolt. "Well, this world's Twilight for one."

"Really?" Bolt had an unamused look on his face. "Truth be told, I'm only minorly surprised that she didn't go for that tool Flash Sentry... Why did you go out with that tool to begin with?" Bolt queried, leaning his head back to look at Sunset.

"Well... I just went with the most popular guy there, really..." Sunset seen Bolt's face light up in surprise. "What?"

"THAT TOOL WAS OR IS POPULAR?! HOW?!" Bolt yelled as he couldn't contain his shock.

"Well, I just thought he was a little... like you?" Sunset answered, sheepishly giggled.

Everyone could see a vein pop out of Bolt's forehead at this point. Not moving from his position flung his right arm and pointed outside the bay window. "YOU THOUGHT THAT, 'I-CARRY-MY-GUITAR-EVERYWHERE-TO-LOOK-COOL' TOOL WAS LIKE... ME?!" he shouted. "No way in hell!!! At least after you turned into a raging, she-demon, I would have at least tried to figure out your true feelings for me and let you break it off if it wouldn't work and I wouldn't have hit on another girl, especially a STRANGER! While I was still in a relationship. I will admit that I throw flirts here and there and specially at Rainbow Dash, Spitfire and Fleetfoot because it's funny as hell seeing tomboys with their feathers ruffled, but no way in would I actively want to cheat on you... Although, that shit you and Sonata pulled was severely underhanded, and yes, I should have come clean about what happened and talked to you about it... But that girl rode me until the next morning, causing me to be late to my expedition..." he saw Sonata holding her cheeks, blushing, remembering their first night. "I had to leave right away. But at least I would have come clean... You should know guilt don't sit well with me. That tool probably wouldn't have told you until he got caught!" Bolt stated as he started calming down, then he turned his head to the left to see Aria, Sonata and Adagio, who was sitting on the left armrest and his anger sparked back up. "Oh! And let's not forget what that bastard did during the Battle of the Bands when you were trying to show people you've changed! That fucking tool! I think I'll go and give him a severe flogging for that!!!"

Across town, Flash Sentry was washing his car, then all of a sudden he jumped in the driver's seat and started the car. "Why did I do that? And why do I feel like if I didn't something painful would happen? Also, why do I feel a strong desire to thank and apologies to Sunset Shimmer?" he shrugged as fear compelled him to sit in his car a little longer.

Back in the living room, Bolt tried standing up but Sunset grabbed his shoulders and pushed him back on the sofa. "Woah there hot shot." She places a hand on each side of his face bending his neck far enough back to look at her and to not cause discomfort. Looking in his eyes, she bends over and kisses him on his forehead, effectively calming him. Bolt sits up straight, releasing a big sigh. Leaning back into the sofa, Bolt feels Sunset draping her arms around his neck. "Feel better?"

"You like pulling unfair moves with me huh? But yeah, I'm calm." Bolt said as Sunset nuzzled his right cheek.

"....... Aw, I wish I could've done that..." Sonata said as she pouted.

"That's a real shame, too bad for you, I can." Aria leans on Bolt's left leg, making turn in her direction. Kissing him, then she broke away with a smug sense of accomplishment. She looks at Sonata and smirks.

"No fair! Switch with me!!!" Sonata shouted, trying pull Aria out of the way.

"No way." Aria answered as pushed Sonata back.

Bolt sighed and shook his head, then looked back at Sunset. "So who's the other?"

"Sugarcoat." Lemon Zest plainly answered.

"Now I call bullshit, ain't nooooo way that girl likes me. Every moment we're together, she makes fun of my hair, goggles and my clothes. If it seemed like she was looking for something to make fun of, I would have caught on... No, whatever insult she has is tailor made to make me cry... And she almost succeeded..." Bolt pitifully stated.

"Well, lover boy It's true." Lemon Zest stood up and walks in front of Bolt, bends over holding her hair and kisses him. Pulling back from the kiss, she smiles. "And you should just accept our feelings. Personally, I don't mind sharing,
it makes the relationship more wild." she said as she walked out of the living room, heading up the stairs.

"Anyway, doesn't it bother you see all them kiss me like that?" Bolt leaned back asking Sunset.

"Not really. I mean, I can just do what they did at my own leisure." Sunset answered, rubbing his chest.

"Aren't you just the role model... I hope you aren't teaching your student anything weird?" Bolt asked.

"I'm not!" Sunset answered defensively.

Bolt raised an eyebrow, but decided not to pursue her defensive tone. "Anyway, this isn't Equestria. These types of relationships won't fly here." Bolt sighed.

"Well, can't we just keep it secret here in the house?" Sonata inquired.

"I, for one, don't really care. Secret or not" Adagio said as she got up and walked towards the living room's entrance and turned to look at Sunset. "All I know is, that sooner or later, miss goody goody over there is gonna slip up and as soon as she does, I'm gonna snatch the number one spot." she declared as she turned and walked up the stairs.

Bolt sighed and looked at the clock. "It's 4:30." he tapped Sunset's arm, signaling her to let him go. "I'm going to the store, to get ingredients for dinner tonight." he stood up and widely stretched. "Anyone riding with me?" Bolt asked as he walked into the hallway.

"I'll go." Bolt turned to the stairs and see Lemon. She changed out of her work uniform into a pair of faded blue jeans with three horizontal rips on the right thigh and a rip in the left knee, with a plain white tank top and her signature headphones. All Bolt could do was stare.

"Keep staring and you may set her ablaze." Sunset quipped, as she hugged him from behind. "Do you really think this a bad idea?"

Bolt sighed and pull Sunset in front of him, holding her hands. "Look, we'll talk about this after dinner, so invite Twilight and Sugarcoat, so we can all talk about this." He stated looking at Sunset and Lemon then towards the living room at Aria and Sonata. "I wanna get this straightened out before it ends up like those cheesy harem anime Gizmo owns." Bolts lets go of Sunset's hand and walks towards the front door and grabs a set of keys out of a bowl on a small table to the right of the front door. "What's for dinner anyway?"

"TACOS!!!" Sonata shouted from the living room.

"No way, Sonata! We're having soft tacos tonight!" Aria shouted back.

"NEVER!!! Those fake tacos are not welcome in this house, you heathen!" she yelled

"You are both wrong! Tonight we're having Italian!" Adagio yelled from the top of the stairs.

"Oh whatever... Aria, stop antagonizing Sonata. I know you said soft tacos just to rile her up. " Bolt yelled as he turned to look at Sunset. "Anyway, I'm gone." Bolt walks out the door with Lemon close behind.

Cutting through the grass towards a three car garage. He stops and looks at the car in the driveway in front of the second garage door, it was an orange jeep with a pale yellow and purple stripe going down the middle. "Sunset sure knows how to make her favorite colors known, huh?"

"Like with your clothes?" Lemon quipped

"Oh, ha ha, very funny. Ha ha, it is to laugh." Bolt responded dryly walking to the first garage door from the left and used the door opener on the keyring. Walking in, Bolt spots three cars: the last was behind the third door and covered with a blue tarp, the next behind the second door was a new model muscle car.

"She doesn't drive that often does she?" He asked.

"Every now and then. Just to make sure it runs." Lemon answered.

He pulled the tarp off the first car. Under the tarp was a blue sports car with black tint, a red Si emblem on the grill and a carbon hood. He opens the door to the driver side and takes a seat. After starting up the car, he moves his hand to the gearshift and noticed a lime green on the middle console.

Lemon Zest followed suit in the passenger side closing the door behind her. Putting on her seatbelt, she noticed Bolt staring at her. "What?"

"You've been driving my car again?" Bolt asked as he released the e-brake and pulled out of the garage.

"Why would you ask that?" Lemon asked calmly.

"Because there is a lime green strand of hair on the middle console." bolt said, pulling it out said strand.

Lemon Zest grabs the strand, roll down the window and throws it out. "I have no idea what you're on about, what hair?" she asked with a smirk.

Bolt braked at the end of the driveway and sighed. "Know what? Whatever, you're just gonna drive it again regardless."

"Smart man." Lemon Zest said as she leaned over to kiss him on the cheek.

"Uh huh..." Bolt answered with a deadpan expression.

After a few minutes of driving, Bolt stops at a red light. Another car, an old school muscle car with a lightning bolt covered shield pulled up on the left. Instantly knowing who it was, Bolt lets out a low growl. "Out of all the people! Why-" Bolt was interrupted.

"Hey Bolt! Long time no see, man!" Flash yelled out his passenger window.

Bolt sighed and turn to the object of his ire. "Why you-"

Lemon Zest quickly cuts off Bolt before he could explode on the unsuspecting driver. "Why yes it has. How's it hanging Flash?"

"Oh, hey Lemon Zest, I didn't see you there. So where you guys headed?" Flash asked, smiling with genuine curiosity.

"Non-" Bolt was cut off again

"Nowhere special, Just to the grocery store to get some stuff for a little get-together." Lemon Zest interjected, rubbing Bolt's hand in hopes of calming him down.

"Cool! Mind if I swing by?" Flash asked.

Lemon could see the look on Bolt's face, knowing he was about to let loose the beast with no remorse. "Sorry Flash, this is only for the girls at the house. I'm pretty sure Pinkie Pie knows he's back and is setting up a 'Welcome back' party for him right now, so wait until she send out her invitations." Lemon quickly and calmly stated, hearing Bolt sigh and visibly calm down.

"Sounds like a plan, I'll see you guys around then." Flash said turning towards the signal light.

As soon as the light turned green Bolt threw the gear in first and took off like he was on a drag strip. "Why did you keep stopping me from telling him off?" Bolt asked, keeping his eyes on the road.

"Because you don't need to go burning bridges. And I mean, he's trying so hard to be your friend. Aren't you the one who became the Princess of Friendship personal captain? Learn from your boss." Lemon Zest said, leaning her head on his shoulder.

"Yeah, the same princess who didn't trust her own apprentice when she made friend with a former enemy who changed her ways... A little." Bolt retorted.

"At least try. Didn't you say 'Don't dwell on the past.'?" Lemon Zest asked.

"Whatever." Bolt sighed as he gave in.

Lemon Zest kissed his cheek. "Good." she said, leaning back on his shoulder.

After a couple hours, everyone was in the living room after dinner. Bolt was sitting in the bay window, watching the girls talk to each other. Adagio, Sunset, Twilight and a now bigger Spike, who was laying down in front of them, were sitting on the sofa with Lemon sitting on the left arm next to Twilight, Sonata and Aria were sitting on the loveseat and Sugarcoat sat in the armchair in front of him. Bolt sighs and stands. Walking in front of them and coughed into his fist. "Alright ladies, I believe we have something to discuss. Here is how I will do this, I will go in order from the first which Sunset to the last which was Sugarcoat." Everyone nodded and Bolt continues. "Sunset Shimmer."

"Yes, love?' Sunset jokingly responds.

Bolt rolled his eyes and continue. "Sunset you said you start having feeling for me before you were... Banished here." Sunset nodded blushing. "Ok, sorry to tell you, but I didn't see as a woman until you entered your 3rd year college. During that time I asked you out myself and here we are."

"To be honest I assumed you already had someone special back in Equestria and then I thought you and Twilight were dating, uh this Twilight..." Sunset points to Twilight sitting next her.

Twilight gasped while covering her mouth. "Me?" she asked.

"Well, yeah. You two were spending a lot of free time with each other after you transferred to Canterlot high." Sunset explained rubbing her upper arm.

Bolt sighed. "That because Twilight is a social banana, she'll slip up at every opportunity. Whenever she went to meet you guys, she'd meet someone from school, not knowing how to deal with those she really didn't know, she went into an adorable panic. I couldn't just leave her alone, so to help her out, I would meet her before and after your little meet ups." Bolt explained as Twilight confirmed nodding while blushing.

"Oh, why didn't you tell us? We could have come to get you." Sunset asked

"I know, but meeting up with Bolt was really fun. Sorry." Twilight mumbled

"And I enjoyed our time together as well." Bolt assured Twilight. "Alright, let's get back on topic."

Bolt turned to Aria. "Aria. I'm actually stumped on why you like me... I didn't even think I was your type."

Aria brushed her forelock out her face. "Now it's time to correct you. You are my type for one, don't go assuming. Nice, charming, funny and caring, you are serious when you want to be, you aren't the most handsome guy around, you are more the plainly handsome type, not to mention strong and smart. You my friend are what everyone here is looking for in a man." She explained crossing her legs.

Visibly blushing, Bolt cleared his throat. "Anyway, next is-"

Sonata cut Bolt off, waving her arm. "Oh, oh! It's me! It's me!" she shouted out.

"Yes Sonata, it's you. Now, Sonata, it's pretty simple, I spoil you and help you whenever I can... Pretty much sums up why, right?" Bolt asked, as Sonata nodded.

He turned to Lemon Zest. "Lemon Zest." Lemon Zest nodded. "So, Okay. You didn't want to take the career choice your parents picked out for you. So not feeling it, you turned to Twilight for advice, not know how to approach the subject, Twilight then called me. After our talk, I offered you to stay in my house with Sunset and the sisters and that I would talk to your parent... One long and painful conversation with two of the most infuriating people I've ever met later, you moved here. Taking in what Aria said about me, it applies to all of you, right?" Lemon Zest nodded followed by everyone else.

"You hit the nail on the head, lover boy. Thanks to you, Aria and I own a music store. The things you do, it's hard not to fall in love with you." Lemon Zest explained earning a collective nod from the other girls.

Bolt sighs. "I guess I only have myself to blame then? Whatever, Adagio." Bolt turn to Adagio, who stiffened up for some reason. "I don't question your love for me, but are you sure it's not just because I helped you?" he asked with a serious expression, sweeping his gaze over everyone. "All of you?"

Adagio thought for a minute before giving her answer. "I can't say it all stems from you helping me, but it is what ignited the spark. I know I wasn't always agreeable when we first moved here, hell I acted out because I didn't want to believe I had feelings for the man who helped with the tutelage of the ones that thwarted me, but as time went on I couldn't hold back anymore. I came to terms with myself, I loved you, I still do and I always will. After a year, I came to that realization, every moment I acted out I wanted your attention and when I got it, I couldn't contain myself and kept egging you on until I was satisfied. And then today when you said you like me too, I almost exploded! So, yes, I do love you from the bottom of my heart." By the end of her revelation Adagio's whole body was a furious crimson.

"Wow Adagio, That was soooo out of character for you..." both Bolt and Aria pointed out

"SHUT UP!!!" Adagio screamed as she threw pillows at both of them as everyone laughed at the scene taking place.

After the laughter died down, Bolt looks at Twilight. She wore a white dress shirt under purple argyle sweater vest with a grey dress skirt and black pantyhose. 'That's just cheating...' shaking himself out of his thoughts, he started. "Twilight Sparkle." Bolt called out earning an 'Eep' from Twilight. "I wanna know, why didn't you fall for Flash like the other Twilight?"

"Well.." Twilight started, adjusting her glasses. "During the friendship game, he was acting way too familiar, I mean I know he confused me with the other Twilight but it was still off putting. When I transferred, he approached me hoping to get to know me as me... But I could still see he was looking at the other Twilight, not me." she answered downcast. As if sensing her sadness Spike sat up and lick her hand. "It's okay Spike, I'm fine." she reassured the large dog.

"I see, so when did you fall for me?" Bolt asked as he snapped his fingers, calling Spike over to him. Spike heeds his command and sat next to Bolt which earned him a nice scratch behind the ears.

"Oh! Well... I fell for you after you and Sunset Shimmer saved me at the Friendship Games. The moment I was starting to lose control, you drained the power from me even at the risk of magical overload and exploding, you still did it for me and saved my life. So when Flash wanted to get closer to me, I already had someone else in mind, you. After a while though, I started thinking that my feelings were affected by the Suspension Bridge effect..." Twilight sighed

"It's been twelve years since then, how did you figure it wasn't the suspension bridge?" Bolt inquired

Twilight Smiled at the question, as it brought up pleasant memories. "My study sessions with you, our little outings, training Spike and taking him for walks and when we danced at prom, that is where it struck home." Twilight giggled. "You looked so troubled being a college student at a high school prom." she finished as everyone started giggling themselves.

"Trust me, it felt as awkward as I looked." bolt said rubbing the back of his head.

Twilight continued . "I didn't like you Because you saved my life, I like because you made me happy with it! Not only that, you help me make friends with Sour Sweet, Sunny Flair, Indigo Zap and of course Lemon Zest and Sugarcoat, while Sunset Shimmer helped me make friends with students at Canterlot High. I owe you both so much, and I only hope my love for you will suffice, as with my friendship with you Sunset."

"Awww!" both Sunset and Lemon Zest cooed as they hugged Twilight. All Bolt could do was scratch the back of his head and smile.

"Now then." Bolt looked toward Sugarcoat. She wore a Summer green collar shirt with black leggings under denim shorts. "From day one, you've done nothing but dog me out... Please explain."

"Well, It was love at first sight... You looked handsome and cool when you were checking over the event stages, I was enamoured." Sugarcoat haughtily answered with a slight blush on her cheeks. "And I didn't know how to woo you so I insulted you..."

"Wait, what?" Bolt asked in confusion.

"What? You think it's easy telling people your feelings?" Sugarcoat snipped.

"No, suspect number one is right there?" Bolt said, pointing at Adagio.

"Hey!" Adagio shouted.

"Well, unlike Adagio, I wasn't confused about my feeling and like with Twi, I fell for your selfless act to save her. That alone proved to me that my feelings for you were correct." Sugarcoat stated. "I just didn't know how to flirt with you... Every Time I would try, an insult took its place... But you were so patient with me, even going as far as insulting me back."

"A man can only take so much, Shug." Bolt said with a huff.

"But you're still friends with me and it made me happy." Sugarcoat said smiling sweetly.

"Of course. What kind of man would I be if I dropped you for harsh language? If that was the case Adagio would have been long gone." Bolt stated, earning a glare from Adagio.

"Thanks, most boys are put off by my harsh way of talking so they tend to stay away... But you didn't and that's another reason for my feelings for you." Sugarcoat finished.

Bolts blushed while scratching the tip of his nose. "Okay. So I've got everyone's reason and now it's time for my decision." Bolt states.

Everyone watches Bolt pace back and forth in front of them with Spike following suit. After four laps of pacing, Bolt walked toward the entrance of the living room and stopped. Taking a deep breath, he exhaled and looked at the girls. "Sunset, are sure about this?"

"Yes, I am. I made this decision years ago after Aria and Sonata's confession and I want everyone to be happy." Sunset confirmed to him.

"Alright... I lose, I'll accept to crazy ass plan..." after Bolt finished, a blue blur tackles him to the floor. "Why did you have to tackle me? Ow, my ribs..." he looked down to see Sonata with her face buried in his chest.

"So, what now?" Sugarcoat asked.

Bolt sat up with Sonata still buried in his chest. "What do you mean? I'm going to sleep." he said, trying to pry Sonata off him. "I would suggest y'all stay here tonight. Seeing as you've been drinking and all." finally getting Sonata off of him, he stretches and walk into the hall. "This was a long day... Never thought six other girls, aside from Sunset, would like me... Honestly can't see my appeal." he shrugged.

"Well..." Sunset said, rubbing the back of her head.

Bolt facepalmed. "Well What, Sunset?"

"Three, and they-" Sunset was interrupted.

"I'm going to sleep." Bolt said with a blank expression as he walked up the stairs.

"Bolt! You can't just put this off, you know! Bolt!" Sunset shouted.

"I'll cross that bridge when it comes, not now, not tonight. Good night ladies." Bolt finished, as he walked into his old room and shut the door.

"So, let me guess? I three of your friends from Canterlot high?" Adagio asked

"Well, not only from Canterlot..." Sugarcoat stated.

Adagio shrugged "I don't care as long as they don't get in my way, I'm fine." she warned, walking up the stairs to her room.

Lemon Zest yawned. "Well, it's like bolt said, We'll cross that bridge when it comes. So let's go bed. Twilight, Sugarcoat i'll show you to the extra rooms." Lemon Zest leads the way with Twilight and Sugarcoat close behind.

Sunset let out a long sigh and made her way up the stairs to her own room, after changing into her pajamas she made her way into Bolt's room. "Sorry Bolt." she apologized as she crawled into his bed, and hugs him from behind.

"I was gonna sleep alone, but whatever. Anyway, I'm not mad or disappointed, the opposite really... I just never thought about starting a herd, er, harem before." Bolt corrected

"You never thought about reviving your bloodline?" Sunset inquired.

"With you, yeah. Probably two or three kids" Bolt gave a straight answer as he turned to face Sunset.

"And I would be more than happy to have your children, but isn't that too little to revive a bloodline?"

"Well... One: I don't want to strain your body and two: I was just gonna put it all on my brother and Ivy." Bolt said shrugging.

"Well, one..." Sunset mounted Bolt. "You could never strain me." she kissed him and then touched noses. "It will always be the other way round. And two, wouldn't that strain Ivy instead?" she asked, laying her head on his chest.

"Maybe, but she is the daughter of a great mage after all... I don't know really." Bolt said, stroking her hair.

"Well, this harem seems like a good idea then." Sunset stated.

"It's not like I agreed to this just have babies, I genuinely care for the girls." Bolt sighs. "I have a lot of concerns, but I'll cross that bridge, right now I gotta prepare for the bridge you set up." Bolt said, resting his hand on her back.

"Well, the bridge may have gotten bigger... By 5 than 3." Sunset mumbled.

"Sunset."

"Yes, Bolt?"

"Let's... just go to sleep" Bolt finished

"Yes, honey." Sunset complied.

After a few seconds of silence. "Hey." Sunset called out.

"What is it, my guiding light?" Bolt asked

"I love you." Sunset cooed, nuzzling in Bolt's chest.

"I love you too." Bolt replied, rubbing her back.

"I know." Sunset declared as her breathing relaxed and she slipped into slumber.

"I bet you do." Bolt quipped before following Sunset into the dreamscape.