Paralysis Petal

Roseluck was just closing up shop for the night, business went great as it always did on Hearts and Hooves day; she'd sold nearly all her stock, only a few daisies and daffodils left. She never usually stayed open this late, but a lot of ponies were having dates and getting that last minute gift. It had finally slowed down, and Rose felt now was as good a time as any to pack it in.

She'd been up since dawn; preparing flowers and bouquets for her customers, and she could really use the rest.

Although she loved this time of year, with all the beautiful flowers and lovely couples, she often found herself feeling lonesome. It had been sometime since she'd had a special somepony of her own, and while she had had coltfriends in the past, she hadn't found the right one yet.

Sighing she decided to leave this thought for another day and just head home.

The lanterns were lit and Princess Luna's moon shone brightly in the starry sky. Candlelight glows emanated from the windows of diners and homes, along with some less than PG sounds as well. Rose quickened her pace past these windows, her path through the Ponyville park was even interrupted by these noises. Roseluck found it baffling that some ponies didn't find it indecent, or embarrassing to be having sex in such public places. But that was their lives she supposed, all she could do was quicken her pace and try to ignore the continuing cries and moans of "Oh yes! Mm come on faster! Ohhh~".

Finally she reached her front door. And all it took was ignoring 5 different couples having vigorous sex with their windows open, or hiding in the bushes. But it's okay, because now she was home and could finally relax...

As Roseluck opened her door, she hadn't expected to find rose petals lining the floor like a carpet. She carefully looked around, her door had been locked, but she didn't think this many rose petals fell on her floor by themselves. Cautiously she crept inside, as she grabbed an umbrella in her mouth from the stand, a part of her hoped that she had done this while fretting about Hearts and Hooves Day; busy with her flowers that she hadn't noticed how many petals fell on the floor. But if that were the case, there would be more than just rose petals on the floor, and they wouldn't be all leading to her bedroom.

As she drew closer, she could see light coming from her room; candle light. Perhaps it was just Lily or Daisy playing a joke on her? Or this burglar was using rose petals as their calling card. An Ex trying to rekindle their love? All she could do was guess as her bedroom door drew closer.

She paused at the door handle. Should she really be doing this? What if there was a murderer behind this door! She'd be falling into his trap. She should go find an officer, that's what she should have done when she first entered her home. Instead she thought she'd check it out, by herself. Idiot!

Quietly taking a step back, the floorboard gave a deafening creeeeeeekk... Her heart jumped into her throat as she stood stock still.

A deep red glow encompassed the handle of her bedroom door, the magic flowed slowly, hypnotically, like water in slowmotion. All she could do was watch as the handle dipped down and the door swung open. Within, she could see nopony, but for her floor and bed covered in a river of rose petals. Candles glowed around the room on top of her dresser and bedside table.

Rose's heart was beating rapidly, this had too many danger signs to it, and she never should have come this far to begin with. She took a step back and quickly turned around, rushing towards the front door. She only got a few steps before slamming into something hard.

Staring up, the silhouette of a Stallion stood over her, the faint glow of light from her room only revealing that he was a Unicorn. In a rush, she swung the umbrella clutched in her jaw at the stranger, but it was pulled from her teeth by magic before she could strike.

"Leaving so soon?" His deep seductive voice queried.

"I-I.." Terror gripping Rose too tightly to speak.

"I was hoping you'd stay longer. I wanted to give you your surprise." The mystery Stallion started to walk towards her as he spoke, Rose scurried backwards and into her bedroom.

"Sur-S-Surprise?" She breathed. Now that they were standing in the candlelight of her room, she could see the Stallion that stood over her. He was a regular customer of hers; dark grey coat, blonde hair, and, if she was being honest; the most alluring ruby eyes. Comet Dust with his shooting star like cutiemark would often buy roses to tuck into the collar of his tie. He wore one now, but it was a black bowtie. A red rose he had bought that day slipped into the white collar. He had seemed like an okay stallion before this, perhaps a bit too pervy. On multiple occasions she had caught him looking at her rump, and often he would forget what personal space was. He had asked her out this morning, she didn't think much of it, she often had ponies asking her out this time of year, they were never looking for a longer relationship of course, just someone to spend the holiday with. She made it a rule not to date on Hearts and Hooves day. She wasn't looking for a fling. Even after explaining this, he asked if she would consider dating him, but she turned him down. It wasn't that she was picky, she just never liked the way he looked at her, something about it was unsettling...

Though she never expected this.

Suddenly he was inches away, his breath warm on her face as he drew closer to her retreating form.

"I admire you Rose. I've watched you for a while now and everything about you makes me weak. Won't you consider sharing tonight with me?" Roseluck had ran out of floor to backup on and had her rump backed against her wardrobe.

"L-Listen, I'm sure you're a nice guy. But I'm not looking for a relationship right now." Her eyes flickered to the door, wondering if she could make it in time. A red glow surrounded the door and it closed, a click resounding around the room as it was locked.

"Are you sure I can't make you... reconsider?" He leaned down, their faces inches away; his hot breath beating down on her equally hot and flushed face. She turned her head, staring at the floor as she tried to hide her reddening face.

"n-No.. Please... just.. Just g-!!!" Before she could get the last word out, he brought his lips closer and closed them around her own. Her cream coat blushed the deepest red and she tried to pull her head back but he only came closer. He had her back up against the wardrobe as he leaned his muscled chest into her, his tongue dancing in her mouth.

For the fleetest of seconds, she lost herself to the moment; his kiss burning her body from the inside out. Her heart leaping into her throat. Her tongue reaching into his own mouth. The taste lingering on her lips.

Her eyes fluttered open and the moment ended like a crack in glass. The sight of the large stallion standing over her shocked her out of what she was doing and she pushed against him. Quickly she shuffled sideways and broke out of the kiss, putting her bed between the two of them. He looked at her confused and took a step towards her.

"What's wrong? I thought we were having fun?"

"No." Roseluck breathed, her eyes like fishglobes as she stood shaking. "No I don't want to do this."

"Sure seemed like you did a moment ago."

"No! That.. That was wrong. You're wrong. You shouldn't be here! You broke into my house!"

"I just wanted to do something special, to show you how much I love you. Can't you feel it?" He put his front hooves on the bed, leaning closer to her. "There's chemistry between us Rose."

"No!"

"Don't deny it!"

"Get out! Now!" Roseluck rushed to the door and attempted to open it, but the door remained closed; locked.

A shadow loomed over Roseluck, casting her in darkness.

"I know you love me Rose." She turned slowly, and looked up at him. Something different was in his eyes. Something cruel. "And I'm going to prove it to you."

Suddenly he grabbed the back of her mane in his teeth and dragged her towards the bed. Rose screamed and pulled against him, she tried to buck out at him, but he took each blow like they were nothing. He climbed backwards onto the bed covers and practically picked her up by her mane; dragging her onto the bed with him.

He pushed her down and climbed on top; his stomach touching her back as his crotch moved extremely close to the base of her tail. In a rush Roseluck rolled over and pushed against his chest with her hooves.

"PLEASE!! STOP! Don't do this!" She cried; tears rolling down her face. Her body filled with adrenaline, but her legs too physically weak to stop them from bending under his weight.

"Arg, stop.. fighting.. this!" He huffed as she tried to hit his face. "Just... STOP MOVING!!!" His horn flared and a bright red light surrounded Roseluck's body.

When the light faded, her hooves fell limply from his body and splayed out on the bed. Her eyes went wide and her breathing quickened as she realized what he'd done.

"Wha.. why.. I CAN'T MOVE MY LEGS!!"

"Sorry about that, you were being difficult." Comet towered over her, his muscled form even more intimidating, the candle fire dancing in the corner of his eyes.

"Un..." She gulped, "Undo this. Now."

"But I haven't proven my point to you yet."

"Your.. What point?!!" Her voice rising in her fear and anger. A smile gleamed across his face as he brought his head down closer, lowering slowly towards her face. He was right next to her ear, his breath blew gently and tickled her fur. His mouth opened and he whispered;

"That you love me."

"WH-!!!!" His lips once again pressed against hers as he embraced them with a kiss. Her muffled shriek dying as it murmured down his throat. She could do nothing to fight him, nothing to stop him. She couldn't even turn her head away, none of her muscles listened to her despite her desperate attempts to move them.

She was helpless.