Love Bites

As stars began to sprinkle across the night sky, Pixel practically slumped against Obsidian as the gravity of all that had happened within the past few hours finally crashed into her. “Oh, Sid...what did we just do?”

The male cut her a glance. “We just saved ourselves from possibly getting killed, that’s what.”

“Yeah, but at what cost? What if Orion was right? What if I did actually just kill North? Luna, I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself for moons.” The earth pony stared at her for a solid second before turning his head and continuing to walk, catching her with his tail as she lost balance and stumbled. “Hey! Don’t walk away from me, mister!” His eyes rolled.

“I think he was just trying to guilt trip you, Pix. If anything, he knew that your weakness would be anything related to North, so he wanted to see if it would cause you to stop what you were doing. Which, by the way, I’m quite glad you didn’t.”

The unicorn quickly followed him, catching his eye. “What makes you say that, Mr. Judgemental?”

Obsidian frowned, shaking his head. “Look, I’m sorry for what I said before, and I can’t take it back. Does that clear things up?” Hearing her grunt, he continued. “And to answer your question, I say that because if Orion was half of anything that North is, he had his wits about him and knew what he wanted. What easier way to get that than to undermine a naive Alpha?” He raised a hoof to prevent her from blurting out what he knew was going to be said next. “Your not that naive, I know.”

Pixel blinked. “You talk about North as if he’s still here...what makes you so sure?”

The stallion pointed to the necklace resting against her chest. “Just a hunch.”

She looked down at it, quickly noticing something she hadn’t before. There was a small crack within the gemstone, and it seemed to be pulsing in time to her heartbeat. “Wait...your not saying that…”

“It’s possible. We’ll just have to find out.”

The pair’s heads lifted as their ears picked a distant sound. Howling, followed by the low thunder of feet beating against the ground. A cloud of scents reached their noses as the sounds got louder, and soon, silence. Glowing eyes peered out from behind trees and above bushes, all reflecting different emotions. Pixel’s eyes began to water as she saw her parents and siblings slowly step out into the clearing, and lowered herself to the ground, bowing her head. Within seconds, she was lifted into an upright position, gently cradled in warm, strong embraces and surrounded by soft, downy feathers. She was finally home. Her eyes were closed as hot tears trickled from them, but she could tell where each family member was by their hushed voices and comforting scents. Her father was the first to press a kiss to her forehead, wrapping his daughter into his tight hold as she openly sobbed into his chest. “I-I’m s-so sorry,” she whimpered, body trembling.

Collin sighed, resting his head against her’s. “Ssshh, easy now. Your ok, your ok. It wasn’t your fault. If there’s anyone who needs to say sorry, it’s me. I love you.”

Pixel sniffed, pulling back to look at him. A slight smile upturned her lips. “I love you too, Dad. ...Does this mean I’m grounded?”

He glared at her briefly, then shook his head fondly, purring lightly as he kissed her forehead once more. “You’ll have to talk to your mother about that.” Hearing a noise, they looked over to see Obsidian cautiously approaching after squeezing out of his own family’s embrace. His eyes were laced with concern and worry, and his ears were flat against his head.

“Sir?”

The pegasus raised an eyebrow in amusement. “No need to be coy, Omega. You’ve kept my girl safe, and for that I owe you one. What is it?”

The earth pony looked even more nervous than before, quickly glancing down at Pixel. She grinned brightly, nudging her father playfully. “I think he’s ready to pop the question, Dad.”

Collin’s eyes widened, and he rose to his hooves. “Is that so?” He took a moment to think on it, narrowing his eyes. Snorting, he mumbled, “You really do love her, don’t you?”

Obsidian nodded. “With all my heart, Sir.”

The Lead hummed, trying his best to draw out the obvious answer. “I dunno…”

Ember, who had been watching the exchange from afar, playfully growled. “Ease up, you old coot. Your going to make the poor boy break into sweats if you don’t give him a clear response.”

The other male snapped his teeth before sticking out his tongue in jest. “I was getting to it. I didn’t see you being so hesitant at our Marking Ceremony.” Those two words instantly prompted Pixel to excitedly start to wrap her hooves around his neck, yet he gently held her back. Instead, he walked over to the younger stallion, leaning forward to whisper into his ear, “If I ever so hear a rumor of you raising a hoof against my daughter with malintent, I will find you and claw your eyes out on the spot, got it?”

Obsidian started to tremble, quickly nodding his head as his heart rammed against his chest. “Y-yes, Sir.”

Collin then burst out into laughter, earning confused glances from the others. His smile was warm as he reached up with a wing to ruffle the youth’s mane. “Relax, kid. I won’t be that harsh with you.” His head then swiveled to see everyone else start to approach, awaiting his next words. With a flap of his wings, the Lead proudly announced, “Keep your wits about you, everyone. We have a Ceremony to prepare for.”

The moon graced its light upon the land as the packs were finishing their preparations for the Marking Ceremony. Within the cave, Speckle placed a crown of wildflowers atop of Pixel’s recently groomed mane, leaning back to give her a soft smile. “You look beautiful, Pixel,” she remarked, eyes aglow with joy for her future daughter in law.

The other unicorn beamed, embracing the elder tightly. “Thank you, Alpha.”

Andante then peeked her head into the dimly lit Den, green eyes narrowed. “Are you two done with being all slow? I think Obsidian’s going to faint if you take any longer.”

Pixel giggled, waving a hoof in her sister’s direction. “We’ll be right out, Anne.” When the other left, her eyes turned pink, a slight frown gracing her features. Feeling a hoof lightly rest onto her shoulder, she looked up to find Speckle with her eyebrow raised.

“What’s wrong?”

The mare shrugged, glancing off to the side. “I don’t know… it’s just… all I ever dreamed about as a filly was when this day would come. I’d find my mate and all would be right in the world. But now… I’m not so sure. I was so quick to want Obsidian to Mark me ever since I knew that we were mates, but when he tried to force himself on me… through instinct, of course, I realized that wasn’t what I truly wanted. I want us both to be happy, and I certainly don’t want to rush him into doing something that he may not be ready for. After everything that’s happened, are you sure that now’s the right time?”

The elder unicorn pondered on the question, slowly nodding in response. “He’s been waiting for this for as long as you have. I know my son, and if he was able to muster up the courage to go to your father, much less his own, to ask for his blessings, then isn’t that saying something? Of course, it’s up to you. If you feel that things are moving too fast, I’m sure he would understand your reasonings and take a step back.” Her horn began to shimmer, and she distanced herself from the other to cast a teleportation spell. Before she did, though, another comforting grin spread on her lips. “Whatever you decide, we have your back, Pixel.” Then she disappeared from sight, leaving the Alpha to herself. Seconds later, her twin peered into the chamber once again, this time with a smile on her face. Pixel tilted her head.

“Your excited all of a sudden. What’s going on?”

The pegasus’ grin grew wider. “There’s someone who wants to see you before you head out there.” There was a beat of silence before a familiar figure came into view. The unicorn gasped in surprise, pressing a hoof to her mouth as her pupils dilated. She slowly walked up to them, reaching out to touch their chest. Their fur was as warm and soft as she remembered it, and the low, muffled sensation of their heartbeat lit up her nerves as she let her eyes close, leaning against them. Her name was whispered into her ear as strong arms wound around her, the gentle brush of their lips against the base of her horn as their head rested on her’s. She sighed, blinking away tears as she spoke softly.

“North...I thought you were-” She was cut off by a tight squeeze from the stallion, followed by a light pat on her shoulders as he pulled away. Their eyes met, and a meek smile crossed his features.

“No need to think of the past right now, Pixel. Tonight’s your night, and I’d rather you spend it in love than worrying about me. Besides,” he paused to give her a wink, “I owe you more than one.”

Pixel’s face flushed as she let out a laugh, lifting her head to nuzzle her friend’s cheek. “Your too much.” Her gaze shifted to her sister, then back to North. Remembering the other mare’s excitement earlier, she quickly put the two together. “Ah, I see what this is. Are you two taking notes for your Ceremony?” The pair’s faces both turned pink, attempting to deny the very idea, causing her to shake her head. “Alright, alright. I heard you loud and clear. Now get moving, both of you. The last thing I need is Dad coming to drag me out.”

To no one’s surprise, Obsidian was quite nervous as he waited for Pixel to come into the clearing. He kept stealing glances towards his father, who was standing off to the side. The Lead finally had enough and leaned forward to speak to his son. “Ease up, will you? You can do this.” The Omega nodded and took in a deep breath, briefly closing his eyes. When they reopened, his heart skipped a beat. His mate to be had finally arrived, mane draped over her shoulders in waves as she walked towards him with her head held high, confidence shining in her eyes. He gently grasped her hoof when she was by his side, giving it a light squeeze.

“You look gorgeous, Pix,” he murmured softly, eyes aglow with adoration.

Pixel beamed, squeezing back. “Your not too shabby yourself, Sid.”

The pair turned to face Collin and Sirena, both of whom had tears forming in their eyes. The male pegasus was quick to wipe his away, clearing his throat as he stepped forward. “Obsidian, do you promise to obey and protect this Alpha at all costs, and to take care of her and your offspring for as long as you all shall live?”

The Omega nodded. “Yes, Sir. I do.”

Sirena took a second longer to take in the sight of her daughter standing in the same place where she herself stood all those moons ago. Tears began to spring to her eyes once again, falling when Pixel gave her an illuminating smile.

“It’s ok, Mom. I’m always going to be your little willow tree, I’m just extending my branches to other places. You can do it.”

The mare bobbed her head, wiping her eyes before speaking. “Pixel, do you promise to love and respect your Omega, and to protect him and your offspring for as long as you all shall live?”

The Alpha nodded as well. “Yes, Ma’am. I do.”

The pegasi’s hooves lifted, lightly resting on the pair’s foreheads. Together, the final oath was uttered. “Then by the power in us, we grant you our blessings to perform this act of ultimate unity in the eyes of us and your witnesses.”

Collin was the first to lower his hoof, nodding towards his new son in law. “Obsidian, you may now Mark your mate.”

The earth pony turned to face the unicorn, heart quickening its pace upon seeing her. She looked... happy, happier than he had ever seen her before. Maybe it was because there were no more stressors, no more need for fighting, at least for now. Or, maybe it was because she had finally found what she was looking for: a companion to spend the rest of her life with, which he was more than happy to fit that role. Whatever the reason, he knew that this new chapter of their lives couldn’t start without finishing what had begun. He watched her tilt her head to the side, exposing the spotless pink patch of skin on her neck that would soon be punctured. Leaning forward, he allowed his fangs to slide out of their sheaths, ready to embed themselves into the virgin flesh that was her Mark spot. His eyes closed as his teeth pressed against the warm skin, feeling her pulse quicken, then stop briefly as he bit down hard.

Pixel gasped sharply, eyelids fluttering as her knees wobbled, struggling to stay upright. The surge of pain that coursed through her body was uncomfortable, yet also extremely pleasurable. As soon as it came, it stopped, leaving her lightheaded and slightly dizzy, leaning against Obsidian for support. The sounds of cheering and applause were strangely faint in her ears, for all she could hear was the male’s heartbeat pounding strongly within his chest, reminding her that he was her Omega, no one else’s. Her eyes widened as he suddenly dropped to his knees, bowing his head towards the ground. “I am yours to command, Alpha Pixel,” he stated, as was custom whenever Omegas had new Alphas over them. The mare looked bewildered for a moment, then quickly shook her head to clear it, lightly tapping his shoulder.

“Right… first command: get off the ground. I’m not going to order you around like a Scout. It’s time to celebrate!”

As the night started to come to a close, Obsidian sat in between Collin and Ember, wanting to receive some advice before he was to go off and spend his first week with Pixel alone. His face flushed pink as the former stallion brought up a slightly touchy topic. “A-Alpha Collin, if I may… don’t you think it’s a little too soon to start bringing up children? I mean, we haven’t even settled down yet-”

The pegasus cut him off with a scoff. “Please. Don’t tell me your not going to pin her down as soon as you get the chance to. I know how you Omegas work.”

Seeing his son’s face become darker, Ember nipped at one of Collin’s wings, causing the other to yelp. “And that’s where we change the subject. Sid, is there anything else you want to ask us?”

The youth tilted his head to the side in thought, then nodded once. “Yes, actually. What do we do when we run into our first trespassers?”

Collin quickly piped up. “Oh, that’s easy. Slit their throats.”

Obsidian looked disturbed and slightly concerned, causing his father to shake his head. “Ignore him. You should calmly ask them to leave, and if that fails, then you can introduce threats or… more violent forms of persuasion. Although,” he paused to chuckle, “If I were you, I’d leave the confrontations to Pixel. Not saying that you aren’t capable, but it seems that she’s a biter.”

The navy earth pony rubbed the back of his neck. “You have no idea…”

The response made the two elders laugh, warm grins on their faces. Then the pegasus looked thoughtful, a sly expression appearing on his features. Ember instantly picked up the change in mood, eyes narrowing. “I see you. What terrible thing is on your mind now?”

Collin shrugged, faking nonchalance. “I was just wondering what the kid’s gonna call me now. I'm technically not his 'uncle’ anymore. I was thinking Papa, like Soundwave used to call me. Or, we could go with something more common, like Daddy.”

Obsidian quickly dismissed that suggestion, blush reappearing on his cheeks. “Er, I'm fine with Alpha, thank you.”

“Suit yourself.”

The group looked up to the sound of a loud, desperate whine, finding Pixel, Speckle and Sirena approaching, the youngest of the three looking very uncomfortable with her eyes bright red. The lilac pegasus tilted her head towards her daughter. “I think that's your cue, Obsidian. It'd be best to leave now before her instincts kick in.”

The male rose to his hooves, trading places with the mares to stand beside his mate. She leaned against his chest, rubbing her face into his fur as she whined again, this time a tad bit softer. “Just a little longer, Pixel,” he murmured into her ear before stepping forward to say farewell to his parents. Speckle threw her arms around his neck, squeezing tight.

“Be careful out there, Sidian. We’ll always be here if you need us.”

“Of course, mother.”

When she let go, Ember took her place, gazing down proudly at his son before dipping his head to touch noses with him. “I wish the best of luck for you both. We're so proud of you. Carry our name well, Obsidian.”

“I will, father.” They pulled away, leaving a beat of silence between them as the youth transformed, lifting the unicorn onto his back, raising his head to the moon to howl to tell the others of his absence. One by one, they all transformed as well, howling back as they sent the pair off into the early hours of the morning.

The black ebony coated wolf tiredly wandered into an abandoned cave as the sun’s rays stretched out onto the stone floor. The space was small, having only one chamber, but it would have to do for now. He crouched low, tilting his body to one side, causing the sleeping mare on his back to gently slide off. Purring contently as he watched her chest rise and fall peacefully, he decided to wake her with a mental message. “Pixel... it's time to wake up, Princess of Sleep.” When there was no answer, he settled for more physical means, laying down on top of her while burying his nose into the crook of her neck. The unicorn jerked awake at the sudden addition of weight, quickly relaxing when she realized who it was. A sleepy smile came across her face, reaching up to scratch under his chin.

“Good morning, Sid. Since when did I say that you could use me as a bed?”

The male changed forms, snorting while he stretched, pressing their bodies closer to each other. “Since now. And your not as comfy as I thought.”

“Hey!”

“Kidding.” His eyes lidded as he lowered his head, letting out a heavy sigh. Pixel raised a curious eyebrow, waving a hoof in front of his face to get his attention.

“What's the matter?”

“Nothing. Just... thinking.”

“You've been doing that a lot lately.”

Obsidian chuckled, absentmindedly shifting his gaze to look at her. “I've got you to blame for that.”

“Me!? What did I-” She paused, catching his warning glare. “Nevermind… I think you were right about North.”

The earth pony blinked, ears perked up in interest. “How so?”

“I saw him before the ceremony. He seemed happy.”

“Hmm. I presume Anne was with him?”

“She… was. How’d you know?”

He smirked while twitching his nose. “Either I'm really good at guessing… or I may have spotted them heading off somewhere after I Marked you. It's hard to tell.”

Pixel scoffed, rolling her eyes. “No wonder why our Dads are so close. They're practically carbon copies of each other.”

Obsidian laughed, eyes slipping shut. He then grew quiet, looking puzzled. “Hey, Pix?”

“Yeah?”

The male hesitated, trying to get his words together. Finally he huffed, squeezing his eyelids closed as he asked “What are your thoughts on... children?”

The unicorn's mouth opened in surprise. “Wait, like us…?”

“Yeah. I mean, if you don't want to-”

“I’d love to, Sid.”

He opened one eye to see her smiling brightly. “R-Really? You mean it?”

She nodded. “Of course! I think it'd be nice to start up a little pack of our own. Besides, that's what our parents really want out of our union, isn't it? I say let's give them their gift early.”

Obsidian smirked at the response, biting his lower lip. “Guess we better make up for lost time, huh?” His hips dipped down to grind against her’s, sending shocks up her spine as she gasped. Her eyes narrowed in annoyance, then widened once she saw his continuously flash.

“Something tells me you don't want to go easy on me, do you?”

He purred playfully, nuzzling her cheeks. “That depends. If you think you can take it…”

“Which I can!”

“Alright. I want to see what you've got first.” He rose to a sitting position, keeping his hind legs apart as his cock slid out of its sheath with enough force to sway upwards and slap against his lower stomach. Pixel's gaze instantly locked on the appendage now present, hooves gravitating towards it. She paused however, looking up to see if he was ok with her continuing. He gave her a quick nod, trying his best to keep still. “It's ok. You can touch it. I'm not going to bite...hard.” The unicorn felt her face grow warm, reaching out to gently take ahold of the organ that still bobbed tantalisingly in front of her. The skin was surprisingly cool to the touch, getting warmer as blood surged into it. Her ministrations were gentle, experimental even, lightly gliding her hooves up and down his shaft, feeling around for bumps, ridges and raised veins. Ears picking up the low sounds of his breathing getting heavier, she decided to take things a bit further. Horn sparking, her magical aura enveloped his plump testicles, lightly squeezing while her head lowered, rubbing her nose against the underside of the stiff shaft, then replacing it with her tongue. It trailed up to the bright pink concave tip, which had a translucent bead of liquid oozing from its hole. Her eyes flickered upwards to look at him, desire and need clearly apparent on his face.

“Do you want me to service you, Sid? It's must have been so long since you've gotten a chance to let go, hmm?” Her voice was soft, carrying a tone that made the stallion's heart beat even harder than it already was as he nodded. The throbbing member twitched slightly, releasing a few more drops that trickled down until they were caught by Pixel's hoof, smearing them across the semi-smooth surface of his skin. She hummed, lowering herself until her head was level with the leaking tip. “Someone's making a bit of mess. Let's get that cleaned up, shall we?” Her mouth opened, leaning forward to wrap her lips around the curved head, still looking at Obsidian with lidded eyes while her tongue ran over the opening. The sight was enough to cause his hips to thrust upwards involuntarily, a low groan escaping his lips. She pulled back, now wet tip flopping downwards as she snorted. “Watch it…,” she warned, instantly getting a guilty look from her partner. Once she was satisfied with his response, she repeated her previous action, this time going down a bit further. The slickness and warmth threatened his body to want to move forward again, but he held steady as best he could, eyes falling shut as jolts of pleasure came in waves with each bob of the unicorn's head.

“P-Pixel,” he murmured softly, almost in a sleep-like manner as he reopened his eyes halfway, “you...mmm… you didn't tell me you were into roleplay…”

The mare grinned around him, letting her eyes glow red as she pulled away once again, taking a quick breather. “I've got my surprises,” she replied with a wink, adjusting herself so her face lined up with his. “I'm sure you’ve got yours too.”

“Plenty.” He too shifted positions, now hovering above her while she lay on her back, hind legs wrapping around his waist while her tail rested on the floor. Her eyes were shut with anticipation, lips pursed as she waited for the male to line up and push into her. When a few minutes passed and nothing happened, she cracked one eye open, finding that he was staring at her.

“What?”

Obsidian couldn't help but let out a light laugh, leaning down to kiss the tip of her nose. “Your acting like I'm going to shove a log into you. Relax, love. I’ll go slow, and if you need me to stop, just tell me.”

Pixel gazed into his eyes briefly before sighing softly and tenderly caressing his cheek. “Ok, ok. I'm ready.” Her body tensed once she felt the bulbous head of his organ touch the opened folds of her marehood, causing him to stop.

“Relax,” he reminded, letting their bodies touch as he began to kiss her neck in order to distract her. The tip slowly was pushed forward, her damp walls stretching to accept it and pull it in deeper. She gasped inwardly, back arching as every sensation that she could possibly feel was crashing into her, an emptiness that she never knew that she was feeling before now being filled.

“S-Sid...I…”

“Ssh, your doing great. Just focus on your breathing... good girl.” He felt her body trembling underneath him, the quick pulse of her heart as he reached the deepest parts within her warm and tight flesh. His eyes closed blissfully as he finally came to a halt, letting her walls constrict and clench around him, locking him in place. The two were now as one, giving the most intimate parts of themselves to each other for each other. The earth pony quickly reopened his eyes when he heard the unicorn sniffling, noticing that she had tears in her own eyes. “Pixel...are you alright? Am I hurting you?” He started to pull back when she grabbed his foreleg, quickly shaking her head.

“No, no. I'm fine. I just… I love you so much, and I can't wait to raise our children with you.”

The sincere words lit a fire of passion in the Omega's heart, and he smiled brightly, kissing his mate affectionately until she let out a desperate cry, trying to move her hips downwards. He gave her what she wanted, slowly thrusting in and out of the confines of her body, the sounds of her pleasured coos and moans urging him to pick up speed. Soon he was gripping tightly onto her shoulders, both of them rocking back and forth, breathing in quick yet heavy puffs. Her head fell back as every muscle in her tensed at once, nerves firing signals as her sense of touch went into overdrive, mouth opening in a silent gasp as liquid heat pooled and flowed freely out and trickled down her rear. Finally the male stilled, calling her name with slight exhaustion as his pulsing tip flared, gushing hot spurts of seed into the mare's womb, completing the task that had been given. His body fell forward, crumpling against the female with no interest of getting up. Everything started to get fuzzy, and he whined as lights flashed behind his eyes. Pixel stroked his mane lovingly, pressing a kiss to his forehead. “You were wonderful, Obsidian. Thank you.”

The earth pony huffed tiredly, struggling to stay awake. “I think that's the first time you've called me by my full name all day…”

The Alpha laughed, snuggling into his broad chest. “Might be. I still love you no matter what I call you. And I always will.” Obsidian gave her a warm yet sleepy grin, closing his eyes and laying his head beside her’s.

“I can go to sleep now, right?”

Pixel purred, letting her eyes shut as well. “Yes, Sid, you can go to sleep. You've deserved it.” And that's exactly what the pair did.