Center Stage

There was only about thirteen or fourteen guests at the Colt’s Club when Gemini fell from the pole, but they all let out a collective ‘gasp’ as her head hit the stage. Within seconds, the stage was surrounded by concerned ponies, and other dancers were rushing to her aid. Dazed and confused, Gemini sat up as she rubbed the back of her head, wincing at the touch of the spot where she made contact with the hard surface.

Aria appeared by her side first, cradling the fallen dancer in her arms. “Gemini! Are you alright?!”

The pain wasn’t tremendous. She was just shocked from the fall. “Yeah… I think so…”

Gemini had never before slipped on stage, and the surprise that overcame her made her feel uneasy. She was always focused and graceful, so she had to wonder what had happened to her. Then, her eyes landed on Emerald.

His eyes were wide with concern as he approached her, trying to fight his way through the small crowd that had gathered around her.

“Come on, Gem... I’ll help you to your room.” With Aria’s support, the semi-nude dancer limped towards the edge of the stage and climbed down, all while holding a hand against the growing bump on her head. The bouncer played crowd control and singlehandedly held back the guests trying to see Gemini.

It wasn’t until she was back inside the safety of her dressing room that Gem felt she could breathe again. Aria helped her into her chair before backing towards the door and placing a hand on the knob. “I’ll go find Onyx.”

Then, she opened the door and quietly slipped outside, all without a single protest from Gem. After what had just happened, she didn’t mind a little quiet time in exchange for a scolding from her boss. Onyx was a hard stallion to please, but she knew he wouldn’t be too upset with her.

Gemini heard a knock at the door. She figured it to be Onyx, she fixed her top to conceal most of her breasts.

“Come in...” The door knob creaked softly as it turned, and the barrier opened, but it wasn’t Onyx who had knocked. Gemini gasped as she crossed her arms across her bare skin. “Emerald!”

The boy turned his gaze and shielded his eyes. “I’m sorry, Gemini... I just came to see if you were alright...”

Anger boiled inside of her. The more she thought about it, the more convinced she became that he was the reason she fell. “I’m fine, no thanks to you!”

This time, Emerald looked her directly in her eyes, no longer afraid of her nudity. “What’s that supposed to mean? I just showed up for our... you know... and when I walked in, I saw you fall!

Gem was beyond angry, now. She was furious. “You made me lose my focus! If it hadn’t been for you, I would have landed that move. I have half a mind to cancel...”

“Gem!”

Both her and Emerald froze as a new voice thundered in her dressing room. Onyx had appeared at the door with the bouncer behind him, and she hadn’t even noticed. “You’re not going to cancel anything today, Gem. You already blew off Princess Luna today, so you’re going to fulfill this contract or so help me I will cut your pay for this month in half!”

The whole room was completely silent as Onyx stormed away, leaving only Gem, Emerald, and the bouncer by the door. Emerald scratched his head curiously. “What was that he said about the princess?”

Gem couldn’t believe the kind of day she was having. Everything began so well and had shown so much promise, but now, all she wanted to do was return to her apartment and crawl into bed. Without even looking at Emerald, she motioned for the bouncer. “Hey, big guy... Can you get him out of here?”

Gemini watched from her chair as the hulking stallion took Emerald by the arm and began pulling him towards the door. “Wait... Hold on... Gem, I just want to talk to you... Hey, let go!”

He was no match for the bouncer’s raw strength. “You heard the lady. Get lost.” Then, he closed the door behind them, leaving Gem alone in her room once again.

Silence filled the void and her gaze shifted so her eyes met her own through the mirror on the table in front of her. She let out a long sigh and closed her eyes. When they opened again, Gemini had vanished.

Sitting in the very chair the beautiful dancer once occupied was the pale figure of a changeling. Cicada groaned as she stretched her arms above her head and pulled her top off. She could stand the thing squeezing her breasts any longer. With her airflow restored, her breaths became deeper and fuller, allowing her racing heart to slow down and for her to collect her thoughts.

She was still angry, but not at Emerald. The anger she felt was directed at herself. Emerald had nothing to do with her fall, and she knew it. Now, Cicada had pushed him away, and the thought of losing him really made her sick.

Observing her naked top, she could see that her skeletal appearance had extended even more, making her look fuller. No longer could she count all of her ribs, and that, unlike her fall from grace, was thanks to her growing friendship with Emerald. Cicada shot up from her chair and dashed for the door, quickly managing to change forms before she bolted onto the club floor.

Looking left and right, her eyes scanned the immediate area for Emerald. She spotted him sitting at a table by stage four alone and ran to meet him. “Emerald!”

A few guests stopped and stared as her naked breasts bounced freely with every stride, but none stood in her way. At hearing the call of his name, Emerald looked up and shielded his eyes as Gemini came bounding towards him. The mare leaped forward, throwing her hands onto the table and flipping over the top. Then, she came back down on the other side, landing squarely on Emerald’s lap.

Her breasts rose and fell with every deep breath she took, and she boasted a wild grin on her face. Emerald, on the other hand, was shocked as she pressed her body into his. “Emerald... I’m sorry for the way I acted...” Gemini brushed her golden hair out of her eyes while keeping them trained on the stallion’s. “Let’s find a room... We have some business to conclude, and I’ve got just the thing for you...”

Emerald’s eyes darted back and forth between Gemini’s and the bare flesh she forced into his face. “It isn’t any more than this, is it?”

Gem laughed aloud and cupped his face in her hands, bringing him closer. “Oh, it’s sooooo much more... I’ve been thinking about you, and I just can’t stop.” The confessions fell out of her mouth without any kind of resistance. It was as though her mind had taken the back seat while her heart pushed her forward.

Then, she dropped her hands and climbed off of him. Taking his hand in hers, she lead Emerald away from the tables and stages and towards the back rooms. This would be one contract she’d be more than happy to fulfill. Pulling Emerald behind her, Gemini pushed her way into the first room they encountered and closed the door.

Emerald had only seconds to get his bearings before the dancer pounced on him, pushing him onto the love seat against the back wall. With his body spread out against the cushions, she climbed on top of him, showering his face with attacks from her lips as she straddled his crotch. “Gemini, this is all happening so fast... Shouldn’t we slow down a little and-“

She pressed her lips into his, effectively cutting him off. Her heart exploded inside her chest, and her stomach felt like it was filled with fireworks. This kiss felt nothing like their first one, when she was tipsy from drinking after their first encounter. To her, it felt special, like the kiss belonged to her and it was hers to claim.

Gemini felt his body shift beneath her. As they kissed, his hands rose up her lower back to her shoulders and back down again. She couldn’t believe it. He was really holding her! The hot kissing, the genuin show of affection... Both felt too good, and it was all too much for her.

She pulled back, breaking the kiss and inhaling a deep breath. Emerald too was gasping for air. “Whoa...”

Gemini reared her head back, pushing her breasts forward. “Oh, baby... That was only the beginning. I’m just getting started with you...”

Emerald looked at her chest as one of her hard nipples poked against his cheek. Then, he looked back up at her and frowned. Clearly, something was wrong, but before Gemini could ask, he grabbed onto her and flipped the two of them over, swapping their positions on the sofa.

Gemini was stunned as Emerald beared down on her. “Maybe I’m just getting started with you...” He moved in to kiss her, but he was stopped by the sound of an opening door.

Both lovers turned in horror as their privacy was evicorated. In her rushed desire to pin Emerald, Gem had neglected to lock the door. The door opened wide, and Spitfire poked her head inside, eyes wide at the sight she saw before her.

The look of surprise on her face didn’t prevail, however, as it was quickly replaced by a sly grin. “Hmm... Not quite what I expected... May I come in?”

Without waiting for an answer, the Wonderbolt entered anyway, closing and locking the door behind her. From underneath Emerald, Gemini frowned. “We’re a little busy... This was supposed to be private.“

Spitfire smirked and folded her arms across her chest. “We had a deal, Miss Gemini. Your performance exceeded my expectations, despite the slip at the end. Am I wrong in assuming this is the fan you wanted me to meet?”

Emerald looked back and forth between Gem and Spitfire like he was caught in the middle of two scrapping bobcats. “Deal? What deal? Gem, what is she talking about?”

Gemini said nothing, but she grinded her teeth together. Spitfire was already beginning to pull her shirt over her head. “I’ll pay for both of our fees if I have to... I really need this...” As her top came off completely, her fiery orange hair fell over shoulders. She wore a dark red bra underneath with the words ‘Wonderbolt Bad Ass’ printed across the cups.

Emerald was looking frantic. “Gemini, what is happening?”

She turned and looked him in the eyes before pulling his face down into a brief, but passionate kiss. When their lips parted, she could see out of the corner of her eye that Spitfire had stripped completely. “This is just getting a little more interesting is all... Didn’t I tell you I’d get you to meet the captain of the Wonderbolts?”

Emerald tensed up as he felt Spitfire wrap her arms around him from behind. “Y-Y-Yes, but I never thought...”

A finger pressed against his lips, Spitfire’s finger. “Shhhhhhh... You’re really cute, but you gotta relax and enjoy yourself.” Then, she pulled him into a tender kiss, extracting a muffled cry from the surprised stallion.

Gemini got to work on his shirt, undoing the buttons one by one until the divide split. Her heart rate elivated at seeing his bare torso, but she needed to see a little more.Luckily, Spitfire had already gotten to his pants, and her nimble fingers pulled the button lose and the zipper down.

With the two mares working together to undress him, Emerald was helpless against them. Eventually, he began to return Spitfire’s affectionate kisses and reciprocate the action. Jealousy wasn’t one of Gemini’s chief characteristics, but she didn’t like what she was seeing.

The dancer gave Spitfire a firm push, startling her and breaking the kiss. “Don’t get too cozy with my client, Spitfire...”

Gem brushed Emerald off of her and stood up from the sofa, coming face to face with the disgruntled Wonderbolt. “If you want to kiss so badly, why don’t you pick on somepony your own size?”

Spitfire raised an eyebrow, but a smile quickly came over her. “Alright, Miss Gemini...” Then, she gently draped her arms over the dancer and pulled her close. “I’ll just have to kiss you instead.”

Unexpected... That was the word Gemini could use to describe Spitfire’s sexual advance. Unexpected, but not unwelcome.

The kiss that came next extracted a low moan from her mouth that traveled into Spitfire’s. Standing in the middle of the room, the two mares exchanged tongues and saliva, each using her hands to explore the other’s body. “Mmmm... How... Mmmm, Oh Gemini... How long did... did Emerald pay for... pay for you...”

Gem turned her head, breaking the kiss long enough to take a breath. “He paid for the hour time slot... Why?”

Spitfire beamed at them both. “Let’s make it two hours... My treat.”

***Up Next: Into The Fire***