Growing Relationship

The past two months had been eventful to say the least. With the funding and advanced payments setting up a little shop had been a cinch. Funnily enough it was on the same road a Scotches house, except a little closer to town. It was a small two story house that had admittedly needed some work at first. Although the best thing about the property was the expansive amount of land it had out back. It was filling up with greenhouses at an absurd rate, the reproductive and growth cycle of the magic infused strains was fuckin nuts.

The medicinal property test the science ponies had run came back mostly positive. Ever since they had been buying in bulk to test out new medicines. The local ponies seemed to take a shine to the plant as well since it was reported to be legal for personal use and consumption. All kinds of ponies were coming and trying out the different strains. Everything from the original 'subject zero' to apple flavored 'red delicious.'

The book Dusk had given you on horticulture was pivotal in that regard. It gave the required knowledge to cross breed all kinds of desirable traits. It was still a bit early, even with the absurd reproductive cycle, but there were plenty of new 'flavors' for ponies to try. Scotch had even taken up smoking with you. It was really nice being able to share that sort of thing with him.

He had mellowed out a little bit after taking it up. He wasn't any happier or relaxed per se, but he was a lot less jumpy and panic-y. His favorite strain so far was the aptly named 'sapphire delight.' That particular strain was a pain in the ass to make, since it had come from poison joke. Getting a pollen sample was not... pleasant, we don't talk about that. Anyway that stuff made it damn near impossible not to laugh at almost everything, it was a great workout for your abs.

Speaking of workouts one of the most frequent customers was surprisingly Rainbow Blitz. He said it was a great way to unwind after a hard day of practicing, go figure. As you idly flip through a fantasy novel the bell on the door rings and in walks the technicolor pegasus himself.

“Hey Anon! What up dude?”

You put the book down after marking the page. “Not a whole lot Blitz just chillin like a villain. What can I get for ya today?”

He looked through the glass display to see if there was anything he hadn't had recently. He looked up with a slightly disappointed frown. “Haven't came up with any wacky new breeds yet?”

It was hard not to smile at his enthusiasm. “Just for you Blitz I think I do, gimme a sec.” Ducking into the back of the store you found a jar on your desk of the newest strain you bred. It was gonna pin this little ponies ass to the ground for a good few hours. Grabbing the jar you head back out to the counter.

“Now I'm gonna warn you dude this stuff is a little more potent than my other strains. I would recommend not even trying to fly after starting to smoke it. Now without further adieu, I give you 'warhammer.'” Placing the jar on the counter Blitz looked at it with an appraising eye before giving you a puzzled look.

“I don't see what's so special about this. Its a little darker and is kinda shiny but it doesn't look that different.”

“That my rainbow colored pal is where you are wrong. Now I can only sell you a gram of this stuff since this was only the first harvest from a rather stout plant. It is currently all I have. Here let me show you a gram of warhammer.”

Getting out the old fashioned scale from beneath the counter you open the jar and carefully start to place bit after bit of bud onto the platform. After you finished Rainbow looked up at you in disbelief.

“There is no freakin way that is a gram.”

You couldn't help but wear a smug smile at that statement. “I assure you it is, this stuff is dense as hell and if you feel it the whole bud is sticky. The THC in this particular strain turned into a sap like substance and gave it that dull sheen. I'm not lying when I say this stuff will rock your world dude.”

“I guess I'll trust you on this, but it better not make me act weird like that other stuff did!”

“Dude weed doesn't make you do anything you didn't already want to do. Not my fault you got baked with Dusk and ended up spooning with him.”

“But I was the little spoon!”

“Like I said, nothing you don't already want to do. I'm betting it went something like this. 'Oh Dusk hold me in your big strong hooves and never let go!' 'Of course my little rainbow maned beauty. How could I resist those feminine wiles!'

Blitz broke in to the reenactment by flying past the counter and pinning you against the wall. “You're no better than me mister! You are the one actually dating another stallion.”

“But Rainbow you forget, I am the big spoon.” He raised a hoof to deliver a punch, in retrospect, totally worth it.

Just then the door opened and in walked Butterscotch, he took one look at the situation and shook his head. “What did he say this time?”

“He said I had 'feminine wiles' and used them on Dusk!”

Scotch fixed you with a stern stare. “Is that true Anon?”

“Yes, but to be fair you used your feminine wiles on me and I was totally fine with that.”

His stare softened the slightest bit. “Anon you should know not to tease Rainbow Blitz about Dusk like that, you know he's sensitive about his sexuality.”

“Hey! I'm not sensitive!”

“Dude you have a weight button, I think you're a little sensitive.”

“I could still beat the crap out of you ya know.”

“Noted. Now how about we head over to the castle to chill for a bit. I'll smoke us all up with this bit of warhammer. How does that sound?”

Blitz had seemed to calm down enough and drifted back down to the floor. “Fine but if you start with that stuff again I won't hold back Anon.”

“I'll be sure not to tease you Blitzy. Now if you'll excuse me.” Walking over to your yellow beauty you pick him up and plant a gentle kiss on his forehead. He giggles and wraps his hooves around your torso.

“So how are you doing today love? Anything special to report?”

“No, all of the critters were well behaved and didn't get hurt at all today. I just came by to pick up my Nonny.”

“Well here I am. Now what are you gonna do to me?”

Still over by the counter Rainbow made a dry heaving sound. “Would you two get a room for all of that mush? It's gross seeing you two do that.”

Scotch let go of your torso so you sat him on the ground. He turned to Blitz and the corner of his mouth turned up just the slightest bit. “Don't talk like that Rainbow I'm sure you'll find somepony to cuddle with someday.”

His coat went from cyan to red in a flash. He grabbed his gram off of the counter left a few bits and marched out of the store Scotch and yourself were trying not to delve into laughing fits as Blitzes scratchy voice yelled out, “Come on already!”

The walks through town had gotten much more pleasant as of late. The ponies here were getting pretty used to you by now and greeted you with warm smiles and waves. It probably didn't hurt that the locals were really enjoying the product you provided. Either way it was nice, the atmosphere of the town was damn near perfect.

“Oh there you three are! I've been looking everywhere for you.” A distinctly pompous voice called out. The little group stopped in its tracks and turned to see Elusive trotting to up with a little grin on his face. Ever since he got that second boutique in Canterlot that look hasn't left.

“So where are the three of you off to on such a lovely day? Hmm?”

Blitz didn't miss a beat. “We're headed over to the castle, wanna come?”

Elusive shot the briefest of glances in your direction, in that moment his eyes narrowed a small bit. “I would love to join my friends but I must decline. I have a prior engagement to attend to. You know, entertaining nobles interested at my establishment and such. Ta-ta for now!”

You start back towards the castle as soon as Elusive trots off. The other two are quick to catch up. “Hey, uhm, Anon?”

Looking down at Scotch with an eyebrow raised he continues. “You and Elusive haven't had any more fights... have you?”

Well looks like this conversation is happening, it did seem inevitable after all. “No Butter Butt we haven't. I try to minimize contact with ponies I don't like. It seems like the mature thing to do after all, instead of rubbing my elite clients and absurd amount of bits in others faces.”

To your right Blitz was trying and failing to hold in a laughing fit. Scotch was covering his face again and one could only assume he was red as a beat behind there. What did... shit.

“I called you that out loud didn't I?” The only response from Scotch was a slight nod of the head. Rainbow had gotten his laughing under enough control to ask.

“Why the hay do you call him butter butt?” Apparently the mere mention of the name sent him into hysterics.

A grin spread across your face as a response came to mind. You leaned in close to his ear to make sure Butterscotch didn't hear. “Well have you seen his flank? Its yellow and makes me want to eat it up. There's no way in all the time you've known him that you haven't thought of hittin that at least once.”

Blitz stopped and had a scandalized look on his face as he hovered in place. Then he zipped forward to the castle door almost fast enough that I didn't see his cheeks turn a cute shade of pink. “Hey look guys, we made it!”

He went on to pound away at the door, probably hoping I wouldn't reveal his little secret. Scotch had gained control of his facilities once again and looked at you with a scowl that would make your mother proud.

“What did you tell him Anonymous?” Oh shit, the full name. Gotta think fast...

“Hey look Scotch, we made it to the castle!” Dashing to the door hindsight caught up and made it clear the price for that pitiful escape would be steep. Good thing that is future Anons problem. Finally Spines opened the door, she only spared us a glance before turning back around. “Dusk is in the library, head on in.”

As we walked towards the den of Dusk a little thought wouldn't stop nagging the back of your head. “Hey guys, where does spines go all the time? I mean when shes not with Dusk she's nowhere to be found.”

Both pairs of eyes got as wide as saucer plates and they cast nervous glances at one another. “You don't want to know.” They said in unison.

You cast a sideways glance at them and shrugged. Gotta choose your battles Anon, some mysteries are better left unsolved. The doors to the library were open and Dusk seemed to be putting away the last tomes for the day. He turned around after noticing the group enter.

“Oh, hey guys. What brings you all here?”

You stepped forward and wrapped and arm around his shoulders. “What brings us here, my bookish pal, is the need to discover a world beyond our own. To elevate our minds and expand our horizons like never before!”

All three of the ponies looked at you with a deadpan stare. Seems they don't appreciate a little theatrical embellishment. “So you made a new strain and want to share it with us?”

Slapping the alicorn on the back you bark out a laugh. “Eeyup, I knew you would break the code Dusk, I had the utmost faith in you.”

As everypony in the room began to walk to the usual spot Rainbow flew up next to you. “Anon has anypony ever told you that you get weird when you're about to smoke?”

“Yes they have, my reason being that there is absolutely no reason to not be excited. I mean weather it's alone or with friends smoking is always enjoyable, although it is better with friends.”

He shrugs as we enter the room designated for smoking in the castle. It was quite nice, plush pillows everywhere, couches, and a small kitchen for all needs munchie related. As everyone gets in a little circle of pillows you are about to start preparations when an idea strikes. An absolutely awful, idiotic, and irresistible idea.

“I just got the greatest idea, everypony, wait here. I'll be back in a sec.” One made dash to Dusks lab later and you return with all the necessary parts.

“Anon what are you doing with my spare lab equipment?” His face was starting to turn into a scowl but that look was about to get turned right around.

“Oh, I'm sorry, I just figured you would like to incorporate a little experiment into our smoke time. But if I can't modify some equipment then I guess I'll just go put it all back.” Turning around Dusk immediately stops you with a levitation field and turns you to face his beaming smile.

“Really? Are you sure it won't be something I haven't already learned. I mean I did conduct a TON of experiments on the stuff.”

“Yes I'm sure. This is more about ways to introduce the matter into the body. In an extremely effective way I might add.”

He was hooked. Trotting in place like an excited little filly for a moment, then he sat down and patiently waited to start. Meanwhile Blitz was looking on with only mild interest and Scotch probably knew where this was going. After all there was already one at his place.

You cleared your throat and tried to do a overblown professor impression. “Now as you all know the standard method of ingestion is through combustion and inhalation. The problem with this is the lungs capacity and our brains self preservation reflex. Now what I am about to do is make an artificial lung in a manner of speaking.”

Sitting one large beaker in the middle of the floor you pick up a smaller one and turn back to the ponies. “Now I'll need a volunteer.” Dusks hoof shot up immediately, good thing to since he was the only one who could help with this.

“Yes, you good stallion, could you use magic to melt five evenly spaced holes at the bottom of this beaker please.” Dusk had a slightly confused look on his face but complied anyway. Taking the new holey beaker you set it to the side and filled the other with water. When it was a sufficient way full the other was gently placed in and filled as well. Taking out a glass cover you ask Dusk to burn another hole in this one. After he finished you took it back, placed a slider on the top, and voila.

Rainbow looked at the wondrous contraption with interest while Dusk was bouncing and literally unable to keep his mouth shut.

“Oh! That's so ingenious! So this will allow us to force more smoke than usual into our lungs per hit! Anon where did you come up with this?”

“Dusk when a stoner has green and nothing to smoke out of they turn into engineers. I saw a dude turn an apple into a pipe before. Anyway Dusk explained the basics of this but one thing he left out is it's a little bit harsh. So it'll take some getting used to. Trust me though, it is worth it. This is by far the most efficient way to smoke, not only does it conserve green it also gets you way higher off of less. Now I'll demonstrate.”

Pulling out the magic pony lighter Dusk made you get ready (It is actually really cool, it's a 'V' shape for hooves and has a neon green flame). Taking a deep breath and lighting the contraption you slowly raise it up, letting breath out in the meantime. Once the hit is ready you pop off the cap and take a quick drag. Holding it in burns like a mother fucker but you gotta show these ponies who is the king. The slow exhale feels like heaven and after a few short coughs all is good.

The ponies all look at the device with renewed interest. Blitz was the fist to step up to the plate. “Dude! That was AWESOME! I gotta go next.”

“Sure, let me hold it and light it for ya so you don't get any water.”

“No, I wanna do it myself. Gimme the light.”

“Fine but you were warned.” After he took the lighter and started the hit Scotch broke his quiet streak.

“Uhm, Rainbow. I think you should listen to Anon. He knows about this stuff and I still let him do it for me...”

“Yeah, well, he's your coltfriend so that's fine but I'm good at this stuff too ya know.”

After he reached the capacity for smoke he popped the lid and dove down for his hit. Wait for it... wait for it... he came up suddenly and spit out a little bit of water then fell onto his stomach in an immense coughing fit. You couldn't help but smile and remember ye olde days when you were a young buck and took your first dive. Ah, great times.

Dusk seemed a little concerned for Rainbows health and was looking a little apprehensive. “Are you sure he's going to be fine Anon?”

“No worries twinkle butt, after he finishes that motha fucka gonna be high as a kite and knowing him he'll want another. Now you're up buddy.”

It was basically a repeat of Blitzes hit minus the water. Still it was a damn good one and now it was time for Scotch to show the featherweights up. He leaned in close with a half lidded gaze. Then asked in a voice like lavender, “You wanna share this one Nonny?” With the background noise of two ponies hacking their lungs up this couldn't have been any more romantic.

A content smile crosses your face and you plant a little kiss on his forehead. All of the usual sensations and feelings were heightened tenfold and the euphoria couldn't be any sweeter. “Of course love, nothing would make me happier.”

Helping out Scotch and sharing with him was incredible. Ever since you introduced the concept he couldn't get enough. Butterscotch was a touchy-feely pony and an experience as intimate as this one? It was right up his alley. Once Scotch took in the smoke he held it for just a moment before locking lips with you. Running your hand through the beautiful pink mane it is impossible to focus on anything other than the perfect stallion in front of you. Someone who cared, who embraced differences, and never failed to show kindness even in the most cruel of situations... and he was all yours.

All to soon he backed away, taking in breaths and giving you a look that reflected your passion. The smoke was slowly rolling out of your mouth, it was almost hard to let it go. After all it had been a part of Scotch, albeit briefly.

Somepony to your left cleared their throat and that was enough to snap you out of the haze. Looking over a laugh escaped you, sitting there with heavy blushes across each of their faces and proud wing erections were Dusk and Blitz. Scotch turned red as well but instead of hiding he simply came to be by your side. Draping an arm across him a cheeky grin donned your features.

“Stare all you want boys but he's mine.” Blitz just started to grumble to himself while Dusk at least tried to carry on.

“So, uhm, yeah. That was nice... I guess? Whatever, that thing packs a punch so I'm fine Anon, thanks for sharing.”

“No worries dude, just spreading happiness and erections wherever I go. Yo Rainbow, we're gonna hit the road, so if you want another one take it, I'll leave the slide here.” That got him on the right track, he still had a wing boner though...

“Well since you offered, I'm gonna. Just gotta get hyped first.” Blitz went on making some really weird faces and breathing in and out too fast to be healthy. Not gonna lie... pretty sure he's stalling.

“Alright dude catch ya later, Dusk do me a favor and make sure he doesn't try to fly home.”

“I'm on it Princess Anon, consider it done.” He held a hoof to his mouth to stifle a giggle. On that note you followed Scotch to the door and headed back down the hall. When you two were out of earshot Scotch spoke your mind.

“Wanna bet Blitzy tries sharing with Dusk?”

“Eeyup, I give it an hour, two tops until they're back in Dusks bedroom.”

“Nonny, Dusk wouldn't be a perv like that. Not everypony thinks with their second head like you do.” Oh, that smug little fluffer nutter.

“Hey I never said anything of the sort. They'll probably just do some real intense cuddling, maybe a massage.”

“Ooo, a massage sounds really nice right now.”

“Well maybe if you're a good boy I'll give you a taste of these magic fingers.”

“I'll make sure to be on my best behavior then.”

As you exited the castle Scotch was firmly against your side. His warmth and fur felt soothing on the walk back to the cottage. As he entered you couldn't help but look up at the sky. Stars were scattered everywhere in orderly chaos. They all seemed to frame the crescent moon hanging above.

“You can't give me that massage you promised from out there, silly Nonny.”

Breaking away from the sight you look at the yellow beauty in the doorway. “Your right I guess I'll just have to come inside to feel you up." He giggled and closed the door behind you. It was hard to imagine anything that could top this.