Despite the fact that he was sure they'd been quiet, Spike couldn't help but worry that he and Moondancer had unknowingly woken up some of the others. Ever since the group had gotten up that morning, he'd been noticing that they've all been giving them both funny looks; even when Twilight's parents insisted they at least stay for breakfast, he could have sworn he saw both Velvet and Night Light grin when they looked at him and Moondancer.

They were now on the train back to Ponyville (Moondancer apparently was on vacation right now, so she was coming back with the group) and he was checking out the early morning view.

It was also then that they struck.

"So, Moondancer, have a...pleasant night?" Starlight asked, grinning.

He couldn't see her, but he heard the loud squeak the bespectacled unicorn let out.

"Yeah, I hope things weren't too 'hard' for you last night." Barb added, looking over the seat at her, wagging her brow to boot.

Spike froze. 'No way! How? They c-couldn't have heard us..could they...??'

"Hope you were comfy!" Pinkie giggle for a moment. "Wait...are we talking about her sleeping or the fact we can tell she did the naughty with Spikey?"

"And there goes the fun." Rainbow sighed, looking at Spike. "Yes, we can smell it on both of you." She poked her own nose. "Literally."

'Aw...scheisse!' He cursed mentally. 'Should've thought about that!'

She smirked a little. "Ah, don't worry about it." She waved it off, seeing the way he was turning red. "You won't believe how many times I've smelled Lyra and Bon Bon when they get frisky."

"Wha...? You...you make it sound like you'd seen them have sex outside."

"Pretty much." Applejack joined in, propping herself up on the back of his seat. "It's not really a big deal, long as you don't do it where kids can see ya."

"Wha..? S-seriously??"

He was answered with varying sounds of confirmation.

"I'm not a hundred percent sure how it came about, but since we never really developed a worry over clothing, it just sorta bled over into sex." Starlight shrugged. "But like AJ said, long as it's not in view of kids, there's no harm done."

"Oh...ok..." Spike hesitated, doing his best to let it sink in.

"You'll get used to it." Applejack patted his shoulder. "Now, spill it, filly!" She jumped over to Moondancer, along with the rest of the mares.

"Huh!?" She squeaked, her face glowing.

"How was he? You were dang near skippin' this mornin'!" Apple Bloom replied.

"Well...I..." She couldn't help smiling as she glanced over at him. "H-he was really good...!"

"C'mon, don't leave us hanging Moonie!" Pinkie nudged her.

"He was a little hesitant...then again I was nervous to. Then I finally told him both reasons why I wanted him to take me..."

Spike quickly returned his attention to the train window, doing his damndest to ignore the group as she recalled the details of their...would 'love-making' be too sappy?

"So? How big we talking?"

EITHER WAY...he did his best to ignore them as she gave a...detailed recollection, apparently.

"Y-you're kidding! Whoa!"

"Oh my! *pomf!*"

"I'll second that! Hot damn!"

Would you look at that; you can see the palace in Ponyville from here.

"How are you walkin' straight after that!?"

"Actually, I'm still kinda sore, but in a really good way."

"Mmm, yes, Trixie is definitely going to enjoy her turn!"

His face heated up. Deep down, he admitted, the fact that Moondancer sounded pretty damn proud about what she was tell them, plus that he could see a couple look his way a bit hungrily was kind of awesome...and a little bit of a confidence boost.

"It was pretty yummy as well." Moondancer giggled, making an audible 'mm' sound.

But DAMN if it wasn't embarrassing too!

By the time they got back to Ponyville, Spike's face was nearly glow-in-the-dark red from the 'talk' the girls had concerning him. What surprised him is the fact that ones like Tempest and Starlight, who hadn't even appeared interested, had bit their lips a bit with pink cheeks.

Though...now that he thought about it, maybe he was just seeing things.

"Well, that was enjoyable." Rarity grinned. "However, I'm afraid I have to get home. Still have a few items to get started on myself." She glanced at Spike as she said this.

"Yeah, I need get back to Sugar Cube Corner; the cupcakes are calling! Later Spikey!" She hopped up and kissed him on the cheek before bounding off.

One by one the girls had to head home to check up on things and get back to work (Trixie stuffed a piece of paper with her current address in his waistband before leaving). And the CMC zipped off to find something he'd be good at, determined to help him get a cutie mark...even though he tried to say humans didn't have marks.

"And we have to find you a room with a bed that'll fit you." Twilight added. "While we do that, why don't you take a look around town and get a feel for the place?"

"That sounds like an idea." He replied. "Gonna need to figure where everything is if I'm gonna be living here."

"Oh, and, um, welcome to Ponyville!" Twilight smile cutely before teleporting off with Barb, Starlight, and Tempest.

"Well, guess that gives me some alone time." Spike said to himself, now that he was by himself "Where to first...?"

After a bit of just wandering around, Spike learned a few things about his new home:

1) It was gonna be damn near impossible to get lost in that town. The whole place looked to be pattered after a wheel, with the town square and what he figured was probably the town hall, and the streets spanning out to the various houses and shops.

2) The crystal palace was visible from just about every part of the town, adding to the 'not getting lost' factor.

3) With the exception of those three mares Twilight had gotten on to yesterday, most of the locals seemed pretty friendly. Thanks to one gal who'd introduced herself as the local school teacher, Cheerilee, he found that he was now the fourth male of Ponyville, along with one of the owners of Sugar Cube, Carrot Cake, Applejack's brother, Big Macintosh (who she seemed to have an on/off relationship with), and a businessman by the name of Filthy Rich.

4) He STILL had the strangest urge to try and take a bite out of Sugar Cube Corner.

"Maybe it's just my sweet tooth acting up." He mused, spying a shop not far off, the sign saying 'Sweet Drops Candies'. "Well, that's pretty good timing." He grinned as he headed over to check the place out.

A quick peek in the window was enough to send him salivating; bowls of candied citrus peel, gum drops, taffy, platters of bonbons, nougat, and a slew of other batches of candy filled the shop inside. And the sweet smell quickly led him in.

As soon as he came in, the mare at the counter looked up when the bell sounded. "Welcome to Sweet Drops Candies, where-it's you!" She started when she saw him.

He quickly recognized her. "Say, aren't you the mare who dragged that Lyra gal off on the train? Bon Bon, right?" Now he was able to get a better look at her, he noticed She also had a light apple green coat, and was now wearing a chocolate-stained apron that hugged her lithe body, showing off a hint of cleavage.

"Y-yeah." She answered. "Um, sorry about that. Lyra's been my friend since we were fillies, and she's been convinced that humans weren't just an old fairy tale for years." She chuckled a little. "She kinda has bragging rights for a while now. So, what brings you back here?"

"I live here now." He replied, telling her about Twilight messaging the princesses and their wanting to meet the 'new guy in town'.

"Oh wow. Lyra's gonna be happy when she finds out. Fair warning, though, she's gonna have a LOT of questions ready for you."

"Shouldn't be too bad. Long as she asks me stuff I know the answer to."

"Oh, that reminds me.' Bon Bon quickly turned to the back. giving him a peek at her toned rear end. "LYRA! Get out here! You owe someone an apology!"

A few seconds later, the minty mare peeked out, her expression brightening a bit when she saw. "Hi! Um..heh...sorry about pouncing you on the train. It's just...you're living proof that I was right! When I saw you, I couldn't help myself!"

"It's ok. Just caught me by surprise. First time I ever had a cute girl hop in my lap like that." He ignored the blush she got when he said 'cute'.

"So...what'll it be?" She asked, trying to fight down the blush.

"Um..." He quickly checked his wallet to see what he could afford...and realized he'd forgotten he had money from back home, which was little more than a handful of paper and metal here. "Aw crap..."

"Hm...tell you want. On the house this time." Bon Bon said. "Something to make up for my girlfriend's antics."

"And you still love me for it." Lyra grinned.

"Really?" He found himself looking around, trying to make up his mind. It took a few minutes, but he finally settled on a block of peppermint fudge.

Bon Bon quickly wrapped it up. "Don't be a stranger." Lyra winked before getting a light swat on the butt.

"I won't." His mouth was already watering at the scent and he opened it up to take a big bite when he almost collided with someone. "Whoa!

"Yeek!"

"Yikes!"

"You ok??" All three all said in unison.

Author's Note

three guesses who he runs into.