Zemrite walked along the halls of the castle as he tried to get his surroundings memorized. He wasn’t staying in the castle he knew, he was now living at the Crystal Empire, living in one of the guest chambers provided by Princess Cadence for his lengthy stay Why was he staying there one would ask? Well, it is because of the request of both Cadence and Shining.

--Yesterday Afternoon--

Zemrite walks through the halls of Canterlot Castle, brisk in his movements as he had been called to the throne room by both Celestia and Luna. When it was both of them needing him in the throne room, and in a hurry, something must be going on. He quickly pushes one of the doors out of his way and makes his way up the long red carpet to see not only his two mates but Cadence was there as well. He offers a slight smile to the princess of love and bow to her lightly.

“Good to see you again princess Cadence. I trust you are doing well with ruling a kingdom?”

She smiles to him and wanders up to him, wrapping her arms around him into a hug. He lifts his arms up to his sides a bit and blinks a few times. He certainly wasn’t expecting a greeting like that from her. Sure, Luna and Celestia pounce hug him every single day. And he loves it. But he hardly knew Cadence. She is a nice mare sure, but still.

“There is no need to be so formal, Zemrite. It’s just us here. Ease up there, mister Stoic.”

Luna teased, her sister giggling lightly behind her hand at him. Zemrite lets out a ‘tch’ sound and steps away from Cadence when she releases him. She blinks a few times and looks back to the others.

“Aunty Tia…? Did I do something wrong?”

“No no, He is just like that with others he doesn’t know well. He is actually a big ol' softy once you get to know him. He can even transform into the best living snuggle pillow ever! I might even let you borrow him some time!”

Zemrite shook his head and laughed lightly at Celestia’s comment. Crossing his arms knowing full well that both she and Luna would never ever allow any other p0ony snuggle times with him. They had laid claim to that right solely. Besides, laying with another male when she is married is blasphemous...right? Then again, he is the mate to both the sun and moon princess. Maybe she was serious? Celestia clears her throat and returns to her own seriousness.

“I have called you here for an important matter, Zemrite. Cadence has come to me and asked that I lend her your abilities and knowledge of your….unique abilities. There has been a disturbance of sorts. A rift is trying to open, and the energy grows larger day by day. Soon, something will slip through, and we cannot take a risk of it being some kind of creature that we cannot contain like the ones before it. So, I ask you this as your mate. Will you please go and watch over the Crystal Empire while Cadence does her royal duties until all is clear?”

Zemrite looks up at Celestia and Luna, then shifts his gaze back to Cadence who had a hopeful gaze in her eyes. He then looks back to the others. A look of slight sadness on his face.

“But...I don’t want to be apart from you two. You know how I feel about that, especially at night. I have gotten so used to you and Lulu…”

“We don’t like it as much as you do, Zemrite. But it would only be for a short while, then you can return to us and life will resume as it has with us.”

Luna reassured. Zemrite looked back to Cadence and lets out a sigh, he nodded in agreement to Celestia’s proposal. He wasn’t upset about it, but he wasn’t happy either. He had to be away from the warmth of his mares for who knows how long. They both get up from their thrones and walk over to him, both wrapping their arms lovingly around him, nearly burying him in their soft warmth. He sighs and nuzzles into them lovingly.

“We may be apart, but I promise you, I will be coming home. Back to both of you.”

--Present Time--

Zemrite finally makes it to his chambers for the night. After being mobbed by nearly every stallion and mare for his autograph and picture. He walks out to the balcony and stares up at the night sky, he slowly removes his hood and sighs lightly.

“I know it’s only been a couple of days...but I miss them both so much already. I guess I have gotten used to them spoiling me with their love and affection. Well, the sooner I get this done with, the sooner I can go back home. But for now, bed time.”

He removes his cloak and armor, setting it aside neatly so that he could be ready to jump back in it at any moment’s notice. Just in case something happens while he was sleeping. Once free of his clothing, he slides his nude form on the bed and under the covers. Already he was feeling a little sad that he didn’t have his princesses to snuggle up to. However, that would all change within a few minutes. He was just about to doze off to sleep when he heard a familiar voice and a warm, curvy female form press against him with her arms wrapped around his form and a leg resting on top of his.

“Not to worry, handsome. You won’t be sleeping alone~. Luna made sure of that~.”

Zemrite opens his eyes to see Nightmare moon looking into his eyes. She was her usual curvy self, but she looked...more beautiful than normal. She had regular long blue hair and she had normal eyes. He blinks a few times.

“Lulu sent you with me…?”

“Mhmmm~. Both her and Tia agreed on it. They did not want you to slumber alone, nor did they want another mare in your bed. So they sent me. I am part of Luna after all. So technically, you have three mares all your own. You stud~.”

She said before pressing her soft body against his more. Zemrite couldn’t deny it, she felt so warm and soft. He wraps his arms around her waist and nuzzles into the dark mare. She lets out a gentle coo. He smiles lightly and runs a hand up and down her back.

“I liked the eyes you had, but this regular hair is definitely better. You look more beautiful this way, Moony.”

That was a first, no one ever called her beautiful when she was still in full control of Luna all those years ago. It made her feel happy and made her heart pound quickly. She can’t help but squeeze him a little tighter.

“Well, you are the only male who’s opinion I value. In fact, you are really the only other being I like besides Tia and Lulu. You are strong, handsome, and you have such a...mmmmh~...wonderful beast deep within you~.”

Zemrite shook his head with a light chuckle and squeezes his arms around her a bit more firmly, nuzzling into those ample breasts of hers. Which made her let out an adorable gasp, but she welcomed his affections. Eventually, Zemrite fell asleep. Nightmare was smiling slightly and holding him closely and protectively.

“Sleep well, my sweet master of shadows…”

--Dream Realm--

Zemrite opened his eyes to see his usual spot where he and his princesses would meet in the dream world. He turned around to see both of them charging at him and tackling him down to the ground in a hug. Zemrite flails as he falls to the ground. He lets out a laugh as both Luna and Celestia squeeze him and nuzzle into his chest and shoulders.

“It’s good to see you both as well….though it isn’t quite the same as the real thing.”

“Oh, we both agree on that, sweety. But it’s better than nothing. We miss you so so much. And we hope you get to come home soon~”

Celestia said as he places a kiss on his lips. Luna giving one soon after.

“I try that Nightmare is keeping you warm?”

Zemrite nodded and chuckles, quite surprised still that they both agreed on that.

“She is. Thank you for sending her with me. She is a sweetheart when it's just the two of us it seems. I complimented her beauty and it seemed that it was the first time someone had. She said something like...I was the only male she really liked. Apparently, I really do appeal to her. So technically, even if she is a part of Luna, I have three princesses who have a place in my heart.”

They both nod in unison, wrapping their arms around him tightly and continuing to show him their affection.

“Well, Nightmare has become something of her own self as of late. She is sassy and mean to others, yes, but that is all harmless from what she used to be. But around my sister and I, and you as of late. She is this sweet, loving and delightfully awkward mare who just wants to be loved. And I believe you could give that to her. She has become like a third sister in our family. And she knows we love her. But I think a wonderful male such as yourself can give her that affection and intimacy that she has been wanting for years now but was never able to find the right one to give it to her.

Zemrite nodded as he listened to Luna. He shakes his head lightly and sighs.

“I feel bad that she can’t be seen by others though. I mean, I understand the reason. The last thing we need is for others to panic,thinking she has returned for vengeance. But that’s not how she is anymore. She is a bit scary to some sure, but she can’t help that. Hell, I am scarier than she is.”

Both sister giggle and nod.

“Yes, you are scary, but you are a sexy kind of scary. She is just sexy and scary.”

Luna said with a snicker as she teased her other half, knowing full well she couldn’t hear her since she was keeping Zemrite comfy in the real world. Zemrite laughs lightly along with her.

“Also, she lives like that by choice, Zemrite. She doesn’t want her appearance to be known by many. She likes being invisible. She only appears to those who she favors. Which is you and us. Which makes it easier for her and us as a whole. So don’t feel bad for her. As long as she has us, she is happy.”

Zemrite nodded again as he listened. The rest of the night was spent with Nightmare in his arms, and Celestia and Luna smothering him with their love in the dream realm. And he was okay with this. No complaints whatsoever.

Author's Note

Something big is coming next chapter! :D

May the darkness grant you peace.