Richard and Rarity found Twilight talking to Applejack, who was apologizing. The purple alicorn facepalmed herself on another failed plan. Then she saw Rarity walking to her so she stepped back expecting to be scolded, but instead, she got a big hug from her friend.

“Thank you for bringing Richard here Twilight,” Rarity said, releasing her from the hug.

“Aww your welcome Rarity,” Twilight said with a smile, feeling relieved that it worked out so well. "You're just in time for the annual lighting of the evergreen tree. Also, I think this would be the perfect time for everyone to get to know you, Richard," She said looking at him.

"Ok," Richard said not sure about this.

They walked into the center of town where the ponies were starting to gather. Some of the ponies mumbled to each other seeing a human for the first time standing next to Rarity. Twilight walked onto a small platform in the middle to greet the crowd.

“Citizens of Ponyville, before we light the Hearth's Warming tree, I would first like to introduce to Richard, he is a human from another world,” Twilight said pointing to him.

Richard waved at the crowd and some waved back and other gasped noticing his fingers.

“Also, he is a dear friend of Rarity and I would appreciate that everypony treats him well,” She said and motioned Richard to come forward.

“Hi there,” Richard said, feeling a bit uncomfortable.

“What’s a human?” One of the ponies asked and the others looked also curious.

“Good question um, let's see, ok, alright, some say we evolved from monkeys and some say were created by aliens or god." Richard tried to explain but they didn't seem to understand. "Anyways humans walk on two legs and we come in different sizes and colors.” He said not sounding so sure.

“So like blue, green, pink and purple?” Pinkie asked to speak up.

Richard faced palmed knowing that this was going to take a while.

“No, more like different shades, between light and dark,” He answered.

Later on…

Richard stepped away and joined Rarity who leaned against him.

“I think you handled that very well, dear,” Rarity smiled looking at Richard.

“I’m just glad it’s over, my throat is sore,” Richard said rubbing his neck.

“Alright everypony this is the moment you have been waiting for,” Twilight said, walking up to the tall evergreen tree. ”Let's light up the tree on the count of three!” She said in a loud voice.

Every pony started counting together.

“ONE,”

“TWO,”

“THREE!”

Twilight's horn glowed bright purple and then shot a blast of magic that enveloped the tree. Lights of different colors on the tree lit up bright and started to twinkle.

“Kiss me,” Rarity said and reared up so with her lips puckered.

"Now, ok," Richard said and lowered himself to kiss her.

Some of the ponies whistled and others turned away not sure what to think about this new human sucking lips with one of the elements of harmony. He found out that it is a tradition to make a wish when the tree is lit for the first time. Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy and Rainbow cheered happily for their dear friend. Spike left as soon as he saw and headed back to the castle. After some hugs and a quick talk, Rarity left her friends and headed home with Richard.

“You live here?” Richard said, sounding surprised looking at the unusual building.

“Welcome to my house dear,” Rarity said with a big smile.

He looked at the roundhouse that looked like multi-colored tower taken from part of a castle. Pink, white, checkered patterns in the middle and on top portions, yellow window awnings, with blue and white patterns. The was a large yellow pony sign with a pink outfit which indicated tailor for ponies. There was so much more to see, but he would have to look later. Rarity opened the purple door with diamonds and went in. Richard ducked down to get inside, but thankfully the ceiling was high enough that he didn’t hit his head.

“Very open concept,” He said looking around.

Living room, tailor shop, bedroom, was spread out along the curved walls, all except for the kitchen which had a wall to separate it from the rest. Richard removed his boots and took off his jacket, he was wearing the same clothes he had on the night he was pulled into this world.

“Yes, isn’t it wonderful, now here are the mannequins, fabrics, sewing machine, over there is the kitchen with dining room,” She explained showing him around.

He found the red bed nearby and sat down on the side to rest his sore feet. It seemed that ponies in this world didn't need for chairs and Richard was standing all day.

“I see you found the bed,” Rarity smiled and walked up to him.

“Sorry, my feet are killing me,” Richard said with a sigh of relief wiggling his toes.

She sat on the floor next to him leaning against his leg. Richard reached over with his right hand and caressed Rarity rubbing his fingers along her muzzle. He lifted his legs onto the bed and sat against the headboard relaxing. Rarity quickly went to the other side, climbed up and then laid down on her belly, resting her head on his lap.

“Mmms, I missed this a lot,” Rarity said feeling his hands.

Richard smiled as he rubbed his fingers behind her pointy ears which she wiggled. He worked his down her shoulders and through her silky purple mane. Rarity smiled, looking up at Richard she then pushed herself up and sat on his lap so she could face him directly.

“You know, we have never done this before,” Richard said in a soft deep voice.

“First time for everything dear,” She said as she fluttered her eyelashes.

They started kissing slowly and Richard's hands reached down to caress her rear, his fingers touched her tail.

“Rarity, I’m back,” Sweetie Belle voice called out in a high voice as she opened the door.

She walked in with a big smile and looked around and saw Rarity on top of a Richard locking lips.

“Eeek!” Sweetie Belle screamed out and covered her eyes.

Rarity gasped, pulling away and grabbed the sheets to cover herself even though there was nothing to hide. Richard looked over and saw the small white unicorn with a light pink mane with a purple stripe.

“Sweetie Belle you're home early,” Rarity said, climbing out of the bed leaving Richard behind.

“This the time, I normally come home,” Sweetie Belle said, rubbing her eyes and then looked again.

“Awww I’m sorry, I lost track of time,” Rarity said quickly brushing her mane.

“… who is that?” Sweetie said, pointing at Richard as he climbed out of the bed.

“Sweetie this is Richard,” Rarity said with a smile.

Sweetie's face changed from surprise to a frown. “Are you here to take my sister away again?” She said rearing up, crossing her hooves.

“Well, I…” Richard said, trying to answer.

“I won’t let you!” Sweetie said angrily pointing at him.

“Sweetie!” Rarity yelled out.

Sweetie ran up the stairs to her bedroom and closed the door hard. Rarity looked down and then looked at Richard who was thinking about the situation.

“Rarity, maybe I shouldn’t...” Richard started to say but was stopped with a kiss.

“Please stay dear, you just got here, and I want us to enjoy our time together,” She said with looked at him and then dropped down to her hooves. “Please make yourself at home, I’m going to check on my sister,” Rarity said and left the room.

Richard sat back down on the bed and looked at his watch as the second hand clicked forward once. He estimated that he could stay about 4 more days until he had to go back to his world. Richard yawned and then climbing out of bed and looked around until he was able to find the bathroom. Rarity had a long talk with her sister before tucking her into bed and by the time she got downstairs, she found Richard already asleep in her bed. She used her magic to close the window blinds, turn down the light and lock the door. Gently Rarity climbed into bed and snuggled up to Richard, who responded by rolling over to snuggle back. They started kissing each other again slowly making soft giggles.

"Oh, my!" Rarity exclaimed,

Richard awoke the next day and reached over to find that Rarity was not there. His feet felt better today, but now his body was tingling. With a yawn, he started to climb out of bed but noticed that his clothes were missing.

“Umm, hello?” He called out.

“Good morning darling,” Rarity answered from the kitchen, sounding very happy.

“Where are my clothes?” Richard asked, still under the covers.

“I washed them, dear they're right next to you, on the floor,” She said from the kitchen.

Rarity was wearing a pink apron with blue diamonds, she giggled softly working in the kitchen humming a tune. Richard looked down on the side of the bed and found his clothes, including his underwear cleaned and folded neatly. Reaching down, he tried to grab his underwear and then heard small clopping as Sweetie walking across the room. Quickly he slipped back under the sheets.

“Good morning Sweetie,” Richard said to her.

“Hmph...” She said not looking and walked away pointing her nose up.

Richard watched the small pony walk into the kitchen ignoring him. He was thinking about taking a shower, but breakfast smelled so good he decided to start with that. Richard tried again to grab his underwear, but could not get a grip.

“What the?” Richard said and looked over to see a hoof where his hand should be.

Quickly he kicked off the bedsheets and held up both arms to find only hooves. Touching his face, he found a muzzle where his nose and mouth should be.

“Good morning Rarity,” Sweetie said with a smile.

She sat down on the floor next to the table waiting. Rarity was making pancakes and her horn glowed as she poured the mixture into a frying pan.

“Hi Sweetie, breakfast will be ready soon,” Rarity smiled and quickly turned back to the stove.

A plate full of pancakes landed next to her, Sweetie horn glowed as she picked up her utensils and starting eating.

“You make the best pancakes sis,” She said with a smile between bites.

Richard struggled as he approached the kitchen and walked through the door, pushing on the frame trying to keep his balance.

“Rarity what happened to me?” Richard said in a loud voice as he stumbled into the kitchen.

“Richard!” Rarity yelled in surprise looking at him.

There stood a light brown earth pony with the same color blonde mane and hazel green eyes. He stumbled trying to walk on two legs but fell forward landing on his chest with his legs spread out.

“Want some pancakes?” Sweetie asked with a smile.

Author's Note

Chapter is done.

Looks like Richard now has new issue to deal with.