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Name: Zexis Chikelu
Gender: male
Race: Zebra
Skills: Smooth Talking
Traits: huge cock, big balls, Affinity to element (Plants), dominant, charismatic, intelligent, Affinity for Alchemy (Potions and Powder), Libido, strong, handsome
Abilities: Everystallion

The shadowy figure appears once again, walking through the shadowy fog as he looks upon Zexis in his slumber.

"Well, Zexis, it seems your efforts have unlocked more powers, which is excellent. You should now have an affinity for a number of things that, when combined with your plant affinity, should let you cause quite a few subtle changes through Ponyville if applied to the countless plants in such a rural town."

Shaking his head, the figure then causes an image of Roseluck to appear, "Also, though breaking her seems to have gotten you more powers, it's also a living time bomb waiting to be discovered. You can't keep her purely as a sex slave. Ponies will ask questions. And, might I point out, there's a way to aid you in making her useful again."

With a wave of his arm, the image zones in on her cutie mark. "Ponies, I think, will be easier to regain their minds for than any other species, because of these marks. They're actual magic, and maintain a key part of their personalities, no matter how much you break their mind. With this in mind, you could rebuild her from the ground up with that as the foundation."

A smile seems to cut itself out of the shadowy figure's flat face, "...wouldn't stop her from being a total slut due to your efforts though. Not that we'd want to stop that, but we still need her to be able to not draw attention to your actions, and your excuse for her absence will only last so long before questions are asked."

The image changes to a schematic, showing Zexis sitting down and just talking with Roseluck.

"Perhaps just some discussing with her each day will help bring out her consciousness again. Like, say, offering what she wants in sex for little advancements in gaining... well, gaining sapience, cause right now, she seems only sentient, not sapient. Doesn't mean you'll have any luck returning her to how she was, but at least if she's manageable enough to fit into the public eye, that should be fine for now. Plus, it'd make her even more loyal to you for helping making her able to live on her own if need be. She'd owe you so much then."

The figure smiles wider again, "Speaking of owing you... with the girls now your slaves, you can have them train on the side while you're away, to get them to learn more skills. You could make them your first skimpy sexy agents of corruption, helping work in the background and reporting to you their successes each night. Would make corrupting the town easier."

The figure nods, remembering something, "Well, I've got things to do. Best of luck in your endeavors, and I hope your new abilities prove useful to you."

"Cock.....sucking....cooock..." With a greedy smile, Roseluck crawled towards Zexis loins. Saliva was dripping from her mouth and she trembled in anticipation of release. Of another mindblowing orgasm, like she got the first time. Something that would take her thoughts away from the burning feeling between her legs, at least for a few hours.

Zexis clicked his tongue angrily. He grabbed the mare by the shoulders and stopped her from advancing any further. Roseluck looked up with wounded eyes. "No...cock? Please, I....need it. Let me suck...", she pleaded with big eyes, like a puppy.

But Zexis shook his head, picked her up and carried her over to her bed. They were in her room above the Flowershop. After a good nights rest, Zexis had spend most of the morning with the task of restoring Roselucks mind, at least to functioning degree. Well, tried to, anyway. As it turned out, this was easier said then done. First he had tried, getting through her with words. But any attempt of conversation had failed, as the only thing the mare cared about now, was getting fucked.

Then he had brought his suggestion powder an had tried conditioning her back to a normal person.
That had failed as well. It had taken him a few tries, before he realized, that her mind was more or less intact. However due to the overdosage of the hormone pills, her body produced now high quantities of lust-hormones. Simply said, she was in a constant state of heat.

Which wouldn´t had been much of problem, had she been able to satisfy her newly awakened libido. But due to him tying her to her bed and denying her release for over nine hours, it had broken down all safeguards in her brain. And when he had brought exactly that, finally, it triggered in her an addiction, that was akin to a heavy Zapp-junky. Now everything in her only cared about the next orgasm, the next climax. After that she was usually lucid for a few hours, but it wouldn´t last. And it certainly wasn´t something that she could hide in day to day life.

Zexis frowned, as he looked down on the panting mess of a mare. Roseluck had now given up on pleasuring him and had instead spread her legs wide as an invitation, while simultaneously plunging her fingers into her drooling pussy. The zebras eyes wandered to her butt. Where before a rose had blossomed there, was now the image of the same flower lying plucked in a small pool of white liquid.

This was the shocking discovery he had made this morning that had animated him in trying to treat her condition. Roselucks cutiemark had changed. Or better said, had been corrupted. Because clearly this had happened because of Zexis actions. He hadn´t even known that something like that was even possible. Lily and Daisy hadn´t heard of it either. But here it was, clear on her butt as her fur.

Zexis theorized, that this had happened because of her singleminded obsession with sex now. Her entire purpose had now realigned itself to suit her newfound desire. But still, it was suprising. He looked Roseluck in the lusthazed eyes. He had corrupted Roseluck down to her very being. A terrifying discovery. And strangely enough, it didn´t bother him. Sure it was annoying, having to deal with this mess, but it was also exhilerating. To think that he could change a person so thoroughly. Even if it happened by accident.

His right hand grabbed Roselucks shoulder and threw her around, so that her butt faced him. Than he grabbed her mane and pulled her towards him, so that her back was resting against his torso. "Time to give you what you want.", he growled in her ear. "Thats all you good for now, anyway."

Then his trousers dropped and his cock stood ready. He aligned himself with her cunt, which earned him a desperate whimper from his slave. She wanted this badly. He took aim, pulled his hips away and then thrusted with full force forward...

With a satisfied sigh, Zexis closed the door behind him. Now, Roseluck would stay quiet for while. He threw one last glance into her room, where she laid on her bed, her eyes rolled back into her head and her ass still in the air, red from the spankings and plastered white with spunk that flowed from her cunt down to the sheets. He had to tell Daisy to change them, before tonight.

Zexis shooked his head and walked downstairs. That Roseluck was broken for at least quite some time, was disappointing. But it would not be too detrimental for his plans. After all, it would take at least a few days before someone would grow suspisciuos. And even then he could take her to Redheart, which would buy at least a one or two months. So, all in all not that huge of a problem. Especially considering his other projects.

Zexis stopped, before he entered the shop-area, before a mirror, that hung on the wall and mustered himself. He didn´t look bad. Most certainly not for a zebra. His icy blue eyes pierced from a clear cut face, with defined cheekbones and a strong chin. His mohawk-styled mane was well cut and a rebellious little hair fell from it, giving him a certain air rougish charm. That, coupled with his clear defined chestmuscles and light six-spack, meant, that he could most certainly call himself handsome. A fact, that he was quite proud of, as it made his seduction of the mares easier. Sure, Ponyville had proven to him, that you needed more than good looks to make friends here. But he was certain, that sooner or later, he would make every mare in this town understand, what their real purpose was. Especially that stupid bitch Applejack!

How she could call him weak, was still a mystery. It was fairly obvious, that he wasn´t a slouch, when it came to physical activities. So, why the obvious lie? Well, probably, because she didn´t trust him. Most likely because she was racist, even though she wouldn´t admit it. But those farmponies were always more "conservative" than the townsfolk. Still, Zexis had expected more from the Element of Honesty!

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. It wouldn´t do him any good to get angry now. Only a calm mind prevailed over adversity. And he had a plan, so there was no reason for high rising emotions.

He stepped away from the mirror and into the shop, where both Daisy and Lily prepared everything for the opening. Both wore their usual clothes, as Zexis didn´t want them to arouse suspicion. When they saw him, their faces lighted up. Daisy walked up to him and hugged his right arm. More gestures of affection couldn´t follow, as they were now in the open. "Good morning, Zexis.", said Daisy, "Anything we can do for you, before you head out?"

Zexis grinned at their obedience. "Actually there is." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small wooden sculpture. It was tiny, barely a trinket. Made out of mahagoni-wood, it resembled a heart with dark lines etched into it, that flowed together in the middle like a maelstrom.

"This is a Lust-Trinket I created. They will help convincing more of Ponyville to our side. I want you to smuggle it onto a customer, without them noticing." He gave the trinket to Lily, who looked at critically, before nodding in confirmation. "For now, use only one. Hide it in a way, that nopony can find on accident. And only give to one, who you think would most likely give in to pressure. Somepony who is weakwilled and visits regulary. I want to find out, how effective it is."

Both mares listened intently, before nodding again. Zexis looked at them satisfied. His patience had paid off with them. They now followed his command without question and if this experiment worked, he had a good start of corrupting Ponyville at large.

The trinkets were an idea he came up with, when he had experimented with his drugs on Roseluck. He had carved a ritualistic container out of wood and siphoned a little bit of her lust into it. It was just a small trick, barely something you could call enchantment, as it was more a faith-induced talisman, than actual magic. But it was one of the things he could remember clearly, from watching his father back in Zebrica. There, they were used little charms. Things that kept a household frisky and sexual active. They worked with proximity and time. The closer they were to a recipient and the longer they stayed within reach, the better they worked. And because their effect were so small and gradual, one could barely notice it.

Back in Zebrica nobody really cared about them, because they were everywhere and sexual activity was part of daily life. Here in Ponyville however, they would have a much greater effect. If placed well, they could make even the most innocent mare have wet dreams on regular schedule. And they wouldn´t even know, why.

Sadly, more was not to it. These trinkets would not transform one into a dripping slut. Heck, they wouldn´t even have much influence on ones personality. But they were good for preparation and could create an opening for further corruption.

Purple eyes flash in the darkness.

You're going to need every ally you can get if you want to achieve you're goals. Hmm perhaps it's time to check to see how Scootaloo and her friends are doing. If you get those three, than you have a way to spy on three of the Elements. Not to mention they would could be a good way to corrupt the foals and fillies of Ponyville.

Zexis made sure, Daisy and Lily knew exactly what they were doing, before saying goodbye and stepping out of door. He had still a lot to do. Next up were Scootaloo and Birdhoof. He changed the doorsign of the Flowershop to "Open". Then he turned around and walked towards the Orphanage...

At the Orphanage

Zexis was greeted with an unusual sight, when he came around the corner. Birdhoof stood in front of a small group of colts and fillies and handed out lunchboxes. That in and of itself wouldn´t be too strange, if it were any other pony. But it was clear from the suprised, and occasionally downright shocked, look on the small ones faces, that this was certainly not the norm for their caretaker.

Their suprise got even bigger, when Birdhoof opened his mouth. "I had time to think about some things...starting today, things are going to change.", he said earnestly, "I will try to be a better stallion from now on. A better caretaker. And maybe...someday...even a friend." He pointed at the lunchboxes. "Just take these as an apology. And..." He searched for words for a moment. Then he smiled warm. "Have a nice day."

It sounded almost sincere, even to Zexis ears. And he was aware of the reason of Birdhoofs change of heart. To these fillies it looked probably like their tyrannical caretaker had transformed into a completely different stallion. No wonder they were absolutely dumbfounded.

Eventually, they all took their lunchboxes. Hesitantly at first, but soon, after it was clear that this wasn´t a trap, with less fear. The last one, a small blue filly, with braids in her ice-blue mane, even thanked him. Then they walked off to the school, talking amongst themselves, no doubt about Birdhoofs strange behaviour.

Zexis let them pass, before walking over to fat unicorn himself. "I see you already try to make good impressions.", he said, foregoing the greeting.

Birdhoof noticed him and for a moment a shimmer of fear ran over his face, before being replaced by adoration and joy. "Zexis! How good to see you." He shook his hand. Then he looked towards the road, seeing the foals sowly disappearing into the town. Then, when they were finally alone, he let out a deep sigh and wiped his forehead from sweat. "Phew, this harder than I thought. I am not used to smile all the time. Think I get cramps from this."

Zexis just laughed. "Don´t worry, you´ll get used to it. Just don´t overdo it. Otherwise they will probably call for doctor, to check if you cracked."

The unicorn grunted sceptically, but then a little smile crept up his lips. "Snow Flower, that is the blue one, already asked me this morning, if I am feeling okay. They seem to be feeling just as awkward as I do about my current behaviour." He scratched his flabby chin and then continued. "But, to be honest, it´s actually a little bit refreshing to see a smile on their lips every now and then.", he admitted.

Zexis raised his eyebrow. Yeah, right. He would not fooled so easily. "Enough for you to continue?"

Birdhoof shrugged. "Sure. After all, you said it´s gonna help your plan and if I can contribute..." Then the familiar dirty smile showed itself again. "And the prospect of fucking them without repercussions. Thats one hell of a motivator."

The zebra just shook his head. Loyalty or not, Birdhoof would always remain Birdhoof. But then again thats what he needed, so who was he to complain?

Then he heard a door close and looked up. Scootaloo just walked out of the Orphanage. Other than the fillies from before, she wasn´t dressed for school. Instead she wore sports-shirt and some tight running leggings. The leggings in particular hugged her tight ass and thin waist in most alluring manner, though she probably wasn´t aware of it. She also had a helm on her head and protection gear on her knees and elbows. Her hooves were stuck in a pair of rollerblades.

"Good morning.", greeted Zexis her. "Do you not have school?"

Scootaloo looked up, looking suprised on seeing him here, before relaxing. She smiled at the greeting. "Not before the second class.", she answered his question. She fastened her rollerblades and drove to him and Birdhoof. "I make a round before that. Have to stay in shape, you know?"

Zexis mustered her fit legs and her lithe body, that practically begged him to teach her other ways to "stay in shape". But he controlled himself. Instead his eyes lingered on her rollerblades for second. Then he got an idea. A grin parted his lips.

He turned to Birdhoof. "You know what? I know exactly how you can show everypony, that you´ve changed."

"You do?"

"Change?", asked Scootaloo.

"Yes, indeed.", anwered Zexis both their questions. "You see, our dear Birdhoof here wants to turn his life around and I agreed to help him with that.", he explained to Scootaloo. "And I just know the perfect way to start: By training with you, Scootaloo!"

"WHAT!?", came it from both.

"Oh, no no no. Out of question! I do not train. Not a chance in tartarus!" Birdhoof shook his head violently, his dismay clearly written on his face.

"I am not running with this creep! Forget it!", protested Scootaloo, angrily flapping her small wings.

"Calm down, both of you.", said Zexis in a strong, but gentle voice. He raised his hands in defence. "I know that sounds like a bad idea-"

"The WORST idea!", interrupted him Scootaloo.

"-BUT!" Zexis wrestled the control of the argument back to him. "But...it will help you both. First of all Birdhoof. Because a healthy body begets a healthy mind. And will also teach him some discipline, which you can agree, he needs badly."

"Excuse me!?"

"I also intend on giving you free rein, how his training looks like. If you want to take him on hard, do so." That got Scootaloo attention. Her eyes lit up, as she looked over to Birdhoof. A thoughtful look crept on her face and on the edge of her lips was a wicked smile to be seen.

"Just...be fair. No revenge or anything, got it?", said Zexis, immediatly, as he saw that. "After all, we want him to change for the better. Not running him down like a mule."

Scootaloo seemed to seriously consider it, so the zebra decided to throw on last incentive into the ring. "Just think on how proud Princess Twilight and the Elements of Harmony will be, when they hear that you helped reforming Birdhoof.", he whispered.

That did it! He could see from Scootaloos dreamy expression, that he hit bullseye with that one. "Rainbow Dash would praise me...", she muttered under her breath. Than she turned to Zexis. "Alright, I´m in!"

"Hey! And I don´t have a say in this?", cried out a dismayed Birdhoof.

Zexis quickly took him to the side. "This is the perfect opportunity to corrupt her. When we want to get our hands on Rainbow Dash, we need Scootaloo, understood? I relying here on you, Birdhoof." He threw a quick glance at Scootaloo. "And maybe, just maybe, if you do good...I will let you help educating her, okay?"

And that convinced Birdhoof. Even though he clearly wasn´t thrilled with the idea of physical training, the prospect of getting to fuck a willing and submissive Scootaloo gave him the motivation he needed. He sighed, before turning around to the small pegasus. "Well.....shit, alright. Just...take it easy on me, please?"

Scootaloo grinned. "Nope!", she said happily, "In fact, we going to start now! Come one, run!" She clapped her hands.

Birdhoof wanted to protest, but a look of Zexis shut him up. Instead he let his shoulders sack and accepted his fate. As both of them began to run off, Zexis could her Scootaloo beginning to chant: "One, two, three, four. Move those legs! And if I see you staring at my butt, I´m going to let run double!" She clearly was enjoying herself.

Zexis on the other hand, took the opportunity and entered the orphanage. Then he walked straight to Scootaloos room. Arriving there he opened the door, which was not locked, luckily. Then he reached into his pockets and pulled out one of the lust-trinkets. He had already an idea, how to corrupt Scootaloo. For that he just needed her to accept her depraved past and relish in it. When he could make her realize that whoring was her true calling, everything else would be a cakewalk. Raising her lust was the first step for that.

Eventually he found good place for the trinket to hide, as he slipped it under her mattress. It would only need to stay there for one or two days, and soon the little orange pegasus would have some steamy nights. And after that she would bet butter in his hands.

The mist rolls back showing a blue dragon, with a silver scaled chest and thighs walking up a stair way, with a lovely green dragoness following after him.

“Are you sure, it is wise to leave my Lord? Is it really necessary.” The green dragoness asks, though her tone shows that she thinks it’s a stupid idea, the blue dragon lord, can’t help but notice the undertone of worry in her voice.

“You know, Fluorspar, that only I can accomplish this mission. Only I can enter the Monastery of Fang’s peak without attracting attention. We may need their knowledge about flesh craft in the future.” Fimbulwinter spoke with authority.

“Flesh craft? You mean your ability to regrow, or grow parts of the body? You never mentioned where you learned that arcane art before.” Fluorspar, spoke in interest.

“I found them, before I became the Ice Dragon Lord, I just lost one of my wings and arms, and it was due to them that I was able to recover. I feel like I owe it to them to bring them into the true way of dragon.” Fimbulwinter speaks, his mind seems to be elsewhere.

“Fluorspar, please use your talents to interpret what Eros said to me. I don’t understand what he meant by, ‘If she so desires her female compatriots, let her have them. In way only a male can. Let her feel the elation of a cock being buried into a dripping snatch, the power that comes with this dominance and let her drown in it.’ I hope you can tell me, if he means corrupting her into craving males to have sex with her, or use flesh craft to actually give her a cock so she can the elation of a cock being buried into a dripping snatch.” The dragon Lord sighed.

“Of course,” Fluorspar spoke with a bow.

“Also please inform Lord Eros, that Zelix should get plus Affinity to alchemy (Potions and Powder or Amulets or Enchantments) - 2CP, Affinity to magic - 2 CP, handsome - 1CP, and Everystallion - 1BP” Lord FImbulwinter spoke then kissed Fluorspar while playing with her snatch with a claw, while the other flicking on the nipple on one of her tits

They enter a room where in a room of blue crystals and silks of various colors, where several beautiful dragonesses lay in seductive poses for the Ice Dragon Lord.

Fimbulwinter, now at full mast, speaks to them. “My harem, I will be gone for a few weeks,”

“AHH” the collective dragonesses complain.

“I will return, but before I do, I need to make sure my balls are empty. So please, worship me. Show me just how much you adore, my body, my muscles, my cock, my entire being.”

Only a second pass before 20 dragonesses jumped on to the waiting Dragon Lord. His cock now at full mast and dripping at the all the lick of the five tongues on his cock, the mouths kissing his arms, legs, inner thighs, feet.

“Zelix, you did a great job today. Birdhoof is now loyal to you and I think he will be an even better asset now. Also see Spike succumb to his true….Ahhhh… Dragon nature was very pleasing to me. While I am sad it was only for a minute, it feels my heart with joy to see him becoming like a true dragon.”

“With that said, remember the three places to focus. The first, is Rainbow Dash, but that one can wait until Birdhoof gives us good information. With that taken care of, remember…… There, right there Rose Quartz…….. To visit Spike. See if he is alright and how did his confrontation with Twilight ended. Finally, please visit Sweet Apple FFFUUUUUCCCKKKKK……. Acers.

“Big…. Mac’s… Family is in the red. They need your intervention as soon as possible….. AAAAAHHHHH.. So, first visit Spike, then go to Sweet Apple Acers, finally keep…. Dash… on the back.. FFFFUUUCCCKKKK.” Fumbulwinter's cock errupted light a hotspring geyser, a slight press of a claw pointed the cock so it wants pointing straight up, but now slightly to the left. All the dragonesses craw trying to slurp up the cum coming out of their dragon lord

“this is one of the reasons why reasons I’ll never regret having a harem.”

Green size F tits press against the dragon lord’s chest. “While the rest are busy with the first course, I want the second all to myself.” Fluorspar whispered, then processed to kiss Fimbulwinter hungrily.

The mist roles over the two dragons, fucking and 20 dragonesses licking the silks, floor, and ceiling to taste their lords cum.

The screen flashes, and a beautiful maiden in a silk nightgown appears at a desk with books strewn across. The maiden appears to be in thought, completely ignoring the fact that her gown was far too small for her chest to fit in. Her eyes were bright with a childlike gleam, though there was a maturity and seriousness to them that made others respect her.

"Hmm. I believe Affinity to Alchemy, Resistance to magic, and Everystallion would be the wiser choices. Our other options are a bit too big at the moment. We're still starting so anything that helps us blend in would be useful.

I suggest we prioritize on Spike and the Apple family at the moment. We've already started on Spike so it's easier to finish him now than later. Also Zexis, be very, very careful about Applejack. Anything you tell her should be the full truth or mostly true. You may be confident in your ability to lie, but she will see straight through all of that in a heartbeat so don't try anything funny."

The maiden went back to her reading, still not reacting to the straining of the fabric or the cool breeze under the desk as the screen went black.

At the Friendship Castle

"So, I assume everything is alright now?" Zexis stood before the castle with Spike, while both of them ate their lunch. In Zexis´ case it was light sandwich, while Spike munched on some rubies. The little dragon had grown a little bit, since yesterday, reaching over Zexis hips now and his spine-spikes seemed a littel sharper, but it was not a huge change.

"Well...no, obviously.", answered Spike, "We haven´t resolved anything yet, but at least we are not at one another. So, thats something."

"Did she say anything about....your...growth?"

"What? Oh, that?" Spike looked down on himself as if he were seeing his body for the first time. Than he shrugged his shoulders. "Nah, she was worried at first, but I told her i´m fine." He threw another ruby into his mouth and crunched him between his teeth. "Besides, it´s my body. I didn´t say anything about her changes, when she became an alicorn, so she should zip it as well, for all I care."

His speech had clearly became more crude. Or better said, less restrained. Even though the Hormone Pills hadn´t worked as expected, they had removed some of Spikes reservations, when it came about his feelings. And he certainly became more aggressive. Not that Zexis minded, as this only meant progress for his plan to make Spike into an ally.

Still, he should play it safe for now, as not to arise too much suspiscion. "Wait, Princess Twilight had something similar? What kind of changes?", he asked and changed the subject. He smiled a little bit conspiratorially, as he lowered his voice. "As in changes in size?" He raised his hands, as if he were fondling some imaginary breasts.

Spike looked over his shoulder, before smiling back. "Well, from my humble estimates I would say....from B to D, at least." He snickered. "She also grew a little, though I doubt she will get much bigger than Cadence, probably smaller. Still, from a sexy bookworm to a sexy supermodel. One could call that quite a change."

Zexis sighed. "Well, if it were just that easy for everybody."

Spike punched him playfully in the shoulder, or at least tried, before settling for his lower arm. "Don´t be like that. You´re not that ugly yourself. I know that a bunch of stallion who would kill for your looks." He stroked his chin and looked at Zexis critically. "Although you should change your clothes to play that better off. Maybe a thinner shirt, for the muscles?"

"Wow, Spike the fashion advisor!", laughed Zexis, "You sure you didn´t get the wrong job? Maybe you should ditch Twilight and help Rarity instead. I´m sure you fare better there."

Spikes expression fell. "No, I wouldn´t. I tried the last few years, and it didn´t bring me any good." He chomped on another ruby, now with mor fervor. "Besides I wont give up my position as Number One Assistant so easily to Starlight. No matter how stupid Twilight behaves currently."

Zexis realized he had pushed too far and raised his hands. "Allright, got it. Sorry, if I pushed a sore spot there.", he apologized.

Spike just shrugged his shoulders. "It´s okay. Honestly, it´s just nice to have a talk like that. You won´t believe how hard it is, to keep all that for myself. Sometimes I feel like I would burst any minute.", he grumbled and scratched his spikes.

Zexis nodded. "I feel you. Thats why its important to have a guy-talk every now and then. There are just some things mares will never understand."

Spike looked at him and smiled thankful. "You´re probably right." Then he remembered something. "Anyway, why did want to talk to me again?"

"Just wanted to check on you.", said Zexis, "And I wanted you to check on something. I sadly don´t have the time for it today, so I would appreciate it, if you would help me with this." He pulled out a note out of his pockets and gave it to the little dragon.

Spike quickly read it. "Some books, huh? Why do you need something about Cutie Marks?"

Zexis shrugged his shoulders. "I still know too little about equestrian culture and Cutie Marks play a huge role in it. And its a touchy subject for many, so a book is not going to give me too many complaints about privacy. Think you can manage that for me?"

"Sure, no problem." Spike scratched his head. "Although this one..." He pointed at the book at the bottom of the list. "Advanced Alchemy..." He hesitated.

"Is that going to be a problem?", asked Zexis.

Spike kept a silent for a moment, before clicking his tongue and muttering: "Ah, fuck it..." Then he pocketed the note. "No, don´t think so. Just come by tomorrow morning. I will wait here. Just make sure that you are alone." With that he swallowed the last of his ruby and licked his lips. Then he stood up. "Anyway, was nice talking with you Zexis. Have a nice day and we see each other tomorrow, okay?"

Zexis nodded and stood up as well. "You bet. Keep your head straight and don´t let yourself be beaten down by any dumb princesses."

"Will do.", said Spike and headed back into the castle.

Zexis on the other hand walked towards a certain farm, where certain other dumb mare awaited him...

At Sweet Apple Acres

"Yaaahh!" With a loud outcry did the hoof connect to the bark. The force made the tree shake a little bit, before a half dozen apples fell down. Zexis took a step back, panting, as his shirt clinged to his sweat covered body. This Apple-Bucking was a lot harder than he expected. He doubted that anypony, who hadn´t some serious strength in his legs, could even attempt shouldering this kind of work. Thankfully, he wasn´t anypony.

He looked over to Applejack. She had already finished her part of the orchard and now stood with four basket full with apples and looked at him with an amused smile. "Not so easy, ain´t it?", she said a little smug. She herself was sweaty too, which, Zexis admitted, made her look even better. He could see her work-shirt clinging to her body. The shine of her wet muscles. Her visible six-pack and the outline of her supple breast. C-cup, he guessed.

But he didn´t linger his gaze too long, as Applejack would most certainly notice that. Instead he wiped his sweat from his forehead and nodded in affirmation. "True that. Now I know, why Big Mac is so jacked.", he said, while readying himself for another try.

Applejack shook her head. "Naw, Big Mac doesn´t buck, no more. He is doing transportation and repairs most of the time. Only have him jump in when we have high season."

"Hah!" Zexis kicked out again. This time he aimed for a higher spot. Unfortunately ist resulted in even less force and not one of the remaining apples fell. "Damn it!", he cursed.

Applejack clicked her tongue disapprovingly, both at the result and the curse. Then she looked the horizon, where the sun was about to set and sighed. "Well, can´t be helped. Come on, pack up. We are done for today." She took her four baskets and propped them on her shoulders like it was nothing it walked towards the barn. Zexis took his own two and followed her.

While they walked, he decided to ask some questions. "Why do you do that yourself? I mean, if I hadn´t voluntered for that, you would worked alone. Isn´t that too much for one mare?"

Applejack threw him an angry look. "You think I can´t handle that, eh?", she snarled.

Zexis swallowed and paddled back immediatly. "Sorry, didn´t mean it that way. I just...not that you are weak, or anything..." He tried to think of something, that wouldn´t tick Applejack off, but still sounded like a truth. "It´s just such...a huge orchard. I never seen anything like it, so I dont know how you manage it."

The mare mustered him for a few seconds, before finally answering: "Well...guess that makes sense. They don´t have big farms like this Zebrica, I recon´?" She didn´t expected an answer and instead continued on in silence.

Then, as Zexis already began to believ he wouldn´t get an answer, she opened her mouth again. "It´s difficult, I admit. But I handle it. I´m the head off the family after all, now. So it only makes sense, that I do most of the work. And if I manage that, than will get back on our hooves." She stopped short. Then she snorted and increased her pace. "Thats all."

Zexis nodded and followed her, but his thoughts were racing. So Applejack felt like she had shoulder this burden by herself. Was it her sense of responsibility that drove her to that? Or was it her believe, that she was in charge now. He had the feeling it was little bit off both. And that the latter one, was the reason why she was against help. From what he saw off her, she hated being seen as weak. Prideful mare.

They were almost at the barn. Zexis could see Big Mac putting some crates away. He remembered the hidden anger of the stallion. A grin parted his lips. That was something he could work with...

New Recipe

Lust Trinket: One of the lowest form of enchanments. Barely even magical, this talisman relies more faith in its abilities and associated emotion, than actual power. It has its uses as an easy to hide object, that induce a gradual accumulation of lust in the targets body, that only grows stronger with passing time and proximity. While it is rather mundane and there are multiple stronger alternatives, such aphrodisiacs, this trinket serves as subtle tool for corruption and is a good starting point for further studies in the field of enchantments.

Author's Note

And here we have next chapter.

There was a lot of activity in the Interlude. I enjoyed reading the comments immensly.
In the end I decided, simply to count all votes down and take the most popular options. At the end, it came down to a tie for the last trait and I decided to give that to Libido, so that people who voted for that didn´t feel left out. I think that gave a good balance. Thats how we have come out with current setting, in case anyone is wondering.

Considering Sweet Apple Acres, Zexis is now able to work the minimum needed to have some influence on the Apple Family. Of course, if you want to be more effective, you should probably get Zexis to be stronger at the next Interlude. But don´t worry, his strength is currently enough to carry him through the day with Applejack. Everystallion also helps with that.

I fully intend on making Applejack a long term project. I feel like the Elements deserve to be difficult to corrupt and therefore expect far more difficulties if you aim for them directly. The mid-level bosses, each and every one of them.

I will also update the EXTRA-chapter, so you know where we stand.

Other than that keep planning and I hope you enjoyed this chapter.