Heroes travels

Celestia grew wary of the human’s capabilities which drove her to the brink of gaining accomplices to aid her in the task. The banana cream pie was easy to remove after Twilight openly allowed her mentor to wash up at the library. After one awkward cleaning session (By awkward, I mean that the bath was a bit cramped for somepony of Celestia’s size. Oh and she still has the effects of the oil on her just to let you know), she remembered what Luna told her earlier that day...

Callum was under her control now. He would have to do whatever she said...Even help get Ashley back. It was obvious that Ashley asked him for the help but she still needed to teach Callum a lesson.

One that he would never forget...

A wicked smile grew on her face but she quickly shook it off, seeing Twilight approach her with a look of worry, head down slightly.

Celestia was a bit disheartened at the sight “What’s wrong Twilight?”

“I’m sorry princess...” Her voice was quiet, saddened. “We couldn’t find them. It’s like they disappeared into thin air.” The feeling of failure ran through Twilight’s body. She usually completed set tasks by Celestia with either ease or going through several mistakes but was successful nonetheless.

“It’s okay Twilight.” Celestia spoke her calm, regal voice. Noticing that Twilight was now looking up at the sun goddess “I’m sure they’ll turn up eventually.” She nuzzled her student to comfort her to which it did. She noticed a smile replaced the look of sadness on her.

“Thank you princess.”

“Twilight.” Celestia frowned “I would prefer it if you didn’t use formalities around me. Please, just call me Celestia. You’re like family to me Twilight. Never forget that.”

“Of course prin-“ Twilight cut herself short, smiling awkwardly before she re-corrected herself “I mean Celestia.”

“Excellent.” Celestia responded with a smile, gesturing for her student to follow her. “Come Twilight, we shall gather the others.”

Twilight happily obliged, a question however started to embed itself into her mind as they walked around the town. Ponies would bow down at the sight of her mentor, as always. To be honest, she did feel quite confident right now, being in the presence of whom she trusted the most, let alone one of the most powerful beings in all of Equestria. The question started to dig further into her mind the further they walked, getting to the point to where she would just HAVE to ask.

Celestia could tell that something was on her students mind, immediately thinking she was going to ask about what happened...

“Um...Celestia?” Twilight asked. Celestia turned her head towards her student as they continued walking, raising an eyebrow “I was just wondering...” The lavender unicorn grew a bit distant from the question, thinking that asking the question would be stupid.

“You’re curious of what happened, aren’t you Twilight?” The bright pink alicorn received a nod in response “Let’s just say that it was a joke that Ashley must have convinced Callum to take part in. Don’t worry much Twilight, it’s all in good fun and I do plan on having my revenge. We can’t have them running around, playing pranks on everypony until somepony teaches them a lesson.”

“I have to agree with you there Celestia. I was told about what happened this morning, did Ashley really say about...You know...”

“Yes he did, again it was all in good fun. I enjoy both his and Callum’s company. I think it’s cute that Luna likes to be in the presence of Ashley while I prefer Callum’s presence.” Celestia giggled a bit. It was true that both humans seemed to take a liking to the princesses. She thought about how this would also be beneficial for when it comes to being partnered up with captain Solar and Night wind.

“I just don’t understand human’s Celestia. They’re quite the...random ones aren’t they?” Twilight laughed a bit with her question.

“Indeed they are Twilight. But I’d rather have ones that are willing to stand up against both Luna and I than some who would bend to our every whim without hesitation. Not to mention that both can keep my nephew in line. It’s about time somepony else stood up to him.”

“I’ll have to agree with you there, I wonder what Rarity will say when we tell her about what happened.”

“I’m sure she will be glad...Maybe she’ll be excited that somepony is teaching him a lesson.”

Both ponies giggled as they walked on. They soon came across both Shockwave and Fluttershy, searching for the humans.

“You two can stop now. They’ll come out eventually.” A voice spoke from behind them, Fluttershy quickly hid behind a nearby bush. Shockwave turned around and saw the princess as well as Twilight approach them. He immediately bowed down to the princess.

“Is there anything you need princess?” Shockwave asked as he lowered his head, Fluttershy peeked her head out of the bush slowly and quickly got out. She took her place next to the captain and bowed herself down towards the princess.

“You can both rise.” Celestia spoke with a smile “Like I said, you can stop searching. We will just wait for them to come out by themselves.”

Shockwave gave a salute “Shall I tell the other guards?”

“If you please captain.”

Shockwave gave a nod before walking off into the distance, instantly striking a conversation with several pegasi guards. They listened to what he had to say and each of them spread out to find other guards.

**

“Finally...

Warmth...

Body heat...

Life...

Years of waiting...

Decades of patience...

Broken...

Centuries alone...

Nothing to care for...

Deprived of all contact of life...

...

I miss you...

**

Rainbow and Pinkie had to leave Ashley and his pal in Sugarcube corner by themselves since Applejack came by and asked for their help to find the two pranksters. Ashley finished vomiting into a nearby bucket from the smell of the bakery finally reaching his nose.

Rainbow and Pinkie worried about his behaviour everytime he entered the confectionary store. Pinkie was itching to know why he didn’t like being there. After all, it’s the best bakery EVER filled with SO MANY delicious cakes, pies and other sugar filled snacks.

“I don’t know why he doesn’t like being there...” Pinkie spoke with a sad tone. Her mane was drooping a bit and was a slightly darker shade of pink but still maintained most of its bounciness.

“Well...” Rainbow began, trying her best not to hurt her friends feelings “He doesn’t like Sugarcube corner since...Well, he doesn’t like the smell of it.”

“WHAT!?” Pinkie yelled, grabbing the attention of ponies nearby. “Sorry about that...” She said sheepishly, some ponies laughed to themselves while others just either smiled or continued with their business.

“Yeah...I was surprised as well. Turns out he doesn’t like sugary things, saying that he can’t stand the smell let alone the taste.”

Pinkie’s mane turned back to normal, she replied with her cheery tone “Well, everypony has things they don’t like. It’s a shame he doesn’t like things like cupcakes...or pie...or brownies...”

“Let’s just not make a big deal outta it.”

**

Ashley burst out of the door of the bakery, immediately gasping for fresh air. Onlookers stared at his outburst, some raised eyebrows while others whispered.

“Dude...It ain’t that bad...” Callum said as he took a bit of a cupcake with purple frosting that spiralled with white frosting.

“FUCK YOU.” Ashley yelled as he put his index and middle finger down his throat, letting his gag reflex do it’s magic. “WHY DID I LET YOU TALK *ACK* ME INTO THAT!?”

“Because of my sexiness.” Callum chuckled, taking another bite of the baked treat in his hand. Note to self, compliment bakers on making awesome treat...And to ask how much these things cost.

Ashley jammed his fingers down his throat in further than before. He felt the liquid from his stomach force its way up his throat as he spewed it onto the floor in front of him, in the middle lay the chewed remains of a single bit from a muffin. He spat once he finished, trying to get rid of the taste in his mouth.

The onlookers either watched in disgust, said things on the lines of “Eww.” Or “That’s disgusting!”

Celestia, Twilight and Fluttershy were still walking around the town. Ponies bowed at the sight of the pink alicorn, some tried to hide their laughter.  They headed towards Sugarcube corner and saw the humans outside, Ashley was leaning forward with a light green substance on the floor in front of him while Callum was eating a cupcake, smiling.

Callum saw the ponies approaching him, quickly holding up Ashley “Dude...Check it.” He pointed towards the princess.

“She doesn’t look pissed anymore...” Ashley said, his stomach ached a bit from his vomit “Hey Cal...”

“Yeah?”

“CHEESE IT!” Ashley quickly started to run in a random direction from the alicorn. Callum followed but took a different path.

Princess Celestia heard Ashley shout something about cheese. She had no clue what it was but she spread her wings and immediately went after Callum. Twilight and Fluttershy approached the bakery, seeing the human’s bile on the floor.

“He better clean this up.” Twilight said flatly before her and Fluttershy walked away from the scene.

**

She just had to go for me didn’t she? Callum’s muscles ached from running for the past half hour non-stop. He needed to rest badly as he hid himself on Sweet Apple Acres. The trees would stop Celestia from  getting a birds-eye view of him. His breathing was frantic as his sweat covered body started to cool down, he closed his eyes as he calmed down his breathing, clearing all thoughts from his mind for a few minutes.

Looking back, Callum thought over why Celestia gave up when he was darting towards the orchard.

“Got ya!” A voice spoke as something hard tackled Callum. Realising the tone had a southern accent, he had two idea’s who it was. It was either Applejack or Big Mac since they were the two candidates that would most likely be able to tackle him successfully. His eyes darted open to find a red hoof on his chest.

Big Mac...Of course...

“Nice going Mac.” Another voice came from behind, this time it was a female’s with a southern accent. Immediately suggesting it was Applejack speaking.

“Y’all put up quite the search there Cal.” Applejack leaned over Callum’s head, her face was upside down from his perspective.

“Y’know...I could easily get outta this right?”

“Oh we know...Applebloom!” Applejack had an evil smile on her face as she called out for her sister “Get mah rope!”

“Rope? Really?” Callum rolled his eyes “You could just ask me to come along...”

“But where’s the fun in that?” Applejack giggled a bit, looking over the human’s face to make eye contact

“Never knew you had a bondage fetish A.J.” Callum winked. Big Mac pushed harder onto his chest but it didn’t bother him much “Go ahead Big Mac. I get off from pain. You’re just making me want you.” Callum teased seductively, gaining blushes from both ponies. Big Mac’s was harder to see from his natural red coat but it was still noticeable.

“Y’all just have to make things awkward, don’t ya Cal?” Applejack asked as Applebloom walked over, passing her sister the rope.

“Tie me up. I’ve been a bad...Bad boy.” Callum said seductively once more as before he licked his lips receiving a hard smack on the face from Applejack’s hoof.

“Don’t say those things in front of Applebloom. This is yer warning.” Applejack scowled.

“Alright alright.” Callum chuckled “I’ll behave but only if you don’t tie me up and just let me walk with you.”

“Hmm...” Applejack pondered at the thought “Alright. But one suggestive thing like that around Applebloom or any young'un in that matter, yer going to wish that ya never came to Equestria.” She tried to look intimidating to the human but didn't work much in her opinion.

“Deal.” Callum smirked as Big Mac lifted his hoof off his chest. Callum started to dust himself off with his hands, noticing the ponies staring at him “What?”

“Nothin’.” Applejack spoke “Thought ya would try to run away.”

“Makes a promise...” Callum crossed his arms with a smug smile “Keeps it.” Sometimes…

**

“Well…Callum’s been caught.” Ashley spoke as he watched his friend walk with the apple farmers. Surprised that Callum didn’t try to break free and judging by the slap from Applejack, Callum said something that was suggestive in a sexual manner. Smiling to himself as he watched them walk away from the orchard and towards Ponyville. His body wasn’t aching much since he saw Celestia going after Callum, after (what he thought was) ten minutes of running, he stopped since he headed straight towards the orchard since he could easily run into the nearby forest if need be.

The taste of vomit still lingered in his mouth but it was an improvement to the super sugary muffin bite he took. He began his search for something to get rid of the taste.

**

Celestia, Twilight and Fluttershy were able to gather Rainbow Dash, Rarity and Pinkie Pie, all the ponies were together in the town center as they saw Callum approaching with Big Macintosh, Applejack (Applebloom went to go and see Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo). The human had his hands in his pockets, looking particularly bored, given the circumstances but remained calm.

“I see you caught him.” Celestia smiled towards both members of the Apple family as they bowed down to her. “You may rise.” Celestia grew tired of having to say that every single time she had to.

“Not really caught.” Callum said “I could easily got Big Mac off me and made it so they couldn’t walk.” He gestured towards Applejack “Found out she has a bondage fetish since she wanted to tie me up.”

“Ah do NOT like that sorta thing!” Applejack retaliated smashing her forehoof into the human’s stomach. It didn’t wind him but it was still a bit painful.

“The more you deny, the more it is likely to be true!” Callum started to laugh as he covered the area of impact. These ponies are way to easy to mess around with.

Applejack snarled, thinking of getting some payback “Well…Ah’m sure that ya like to get nice and close to Ashley at night.” She said suggestively as she winked.

“Ooooo~ Applejack has fangs!” Callum teased, at least someone actually made a comeback “Maybe I do. Maybe I don’t. Why’d you ask? You want to watch us two go at it?” He went down to Applejacks level, giving her bedroom eyes “Or do you want to get involved?” he stoked the bottom of her chin softly with his index finger.

Those listening to the conversation were blushing while Rainbow was trying her best not to break out into laughter. Applejack was the worst when comparing the others blushing, her eyes were wide open.

“You have no shame do you Callum?” Celestia spoke with a small giggle, she had to admit. It was amusing to watch the humans make jokes towards her subjects, knowing they’re only joking and wouldn’t go too far.

“Nope.” Callum smiled as he raised himself back up, Applejack’s expression was still the same which broke a soft chuckle from him. “The fun part is…I might follow through with what I said.”

Boom. Everyone was blushing again (Except Callum of course, he made the assumption that everyone was picturing the orange mare and the two humans.). Callum could barely breathe from his laughter, holding his sides as tears of pure joy seeped from his eyes.

“You ponies are WAY too easy to mess with.” He looked towards A.J. and winked. He could tell that he was making everyone REALLY uncomfortable to which he enjoyed but decided to stop “Okay…Okay” He could barely muster a word as he tried to recover from his laughter “I’ll stop…”

Everyone sighed, their blushes started to fade but the look of shock still remained on Applejack’s face.

“…For now anyways.”

**

Ashley was watching the conversation from a nearby rooftop. Luckily, no pegasi were flying high enough to see him as he overheard the discussion between Callum and the ponies. He had to remain quiet otherwise his cover would be blown. How’d he get on the roof? Stacking crates helped a lot.

He decided he had heard enough, he needed to laugh off the situation somewhere so he went back to the orchard, quietly removing himself from the roof using the crates from before to get back down.

**

Celestia and Callum separated themselves from the other ponies since they were talking to Applejack. The orange mare finally broke out of her trance of shock, her blush was fading as Rainbow Dash could be heard laughing.

“Now.” Celestia spoke up as soon as Applejack recovered from the awkward ordeal “About the massage…”

“Heh…” Callum chuckled to himself “Ash got me into it. This little prank war you’re having with him is between you and him. I only played my part for him so he could get ya’.”

“Mmhmm.” Celestia pondered to herself. Maybe she could use Callum for her revenge though she would have to teach him a lesson sooner or later. She frowned towards the human.

“I can already tell you want to get us back.” He stretched his arms to his sides “Do what you want, get it over with.”

“Oh I have a better idea.” Celestia smirked, pointing a hoof at Callum “you’re going to help me get Ashley.”

“And why should I?”

“Well for one. You broke my trust. Secondly, remember what you agreed to do for me recently?”

“Ooooh~.” Callum smiled “Celestia’s going to use the resources she has eh?”

“Well Ashley done the same with you.”

“True. Not sure if I should help you though.”

“Either you help me or you end up on the moon.” Celestia whispered with a menacing smile on her face.

“Mmmmkay. I’ll go with helpin’ ya.” Callum agreed. Never pranked Ash before, might as well do it once in my life. The moon doesn’t sound too fun anyways.

“Really? You’re going to help me. Just like that?” Celestia’s smile faded to a compliment an expression of confusion.

“Yeah.” Callum agreed “Never pulled a joke on Ash before and I’m always willing to do things for a laugh.”

“Okay.” Celestia held out her hoof towards Callum. Twilight and the others noticed and were confused. “Do you give me your word? Will you help me and not tell Ashley anything?”

Callum grasped the pink alicorns hoof in his hand, shaking it “You have my word. If I am to break my promise then I shall be sent to the moon but I’m only helping you JUST this once. After that, I’m not helping anyone, not even Ash.”

“Hopefully, I will not have to send you to the moon.” Celestia giggled “And I’m sure that Ashley will be shocked.”

“So what do you have planned for him?”

“Simple…” A smile grew on Celestia’s face as she whispered her plan in Callum’s ear. As she went on about the plan, a mischievous smile grew on the human’s face.

After their discussion, Callum decided to speak up.

“Y’know. You look pretty good with a pink coat.” Celestia merely rolled her eyes at his compliment.

**

Ashley grew bored once more of the orchard. Luckily he had his MP3 Player so he decided to tune into some songs. Mostly just random OST’s and a couple of song’s one of his friends made. All they did was make time seem to go past faster. His stomach growled from hunger, remembering that all he had to eat today was his breakfast and the bite of a muffin he threw up earlier. He could grab some apples form the orchard but he didn’t want to steal them. He really needed to get some cash, hoping for both him and Callum to buy a place they can share. They hoped that they could design it similar to their place back on earth, just without the same technology like TV’s, stereos and video game consoles.

He began his journey towards the town in the search of his human friend.

It took him a while but he found who he was looking for. Callum was chatting with Twilight and the gang. Rarity noticed Ashley approaching and immediately walked up to him.

“Ah! Ashley. Just the person I wanted to see.” The fashionista smiled as she stood in front of him.

“Okay…” Ashley was confused, not knowing what she meant.

“I heard about your little encounter about a certain prince and what you said to him.”

“Oh that little fiasco?” Ashley smiled “It was no big deal but I intend to set him straight.”

“I see but I’d like to give you my appreciation on doing so.”

“Why are you thanking me?”

“Because that…that.” Rarity’s expression turned sour but you could notice that she was bottling up her anger. Ashley decided to say the first word that sprang to his mind when he thought of Blueblood.

“Douche bag?”

“Well…If that’s what you prefer to call him, then yes. But I shall not stoop down to his level with insults.” She started to calm down “I will say that I had admired him very much but when I came to meet him at the Grand Galloping Gala, he treated me like filth and used me as a shield to prevent him being covered in Applejack’s cake. He completely ruined my fabulous dress let alone my make up and I completely lost it.”

“It’s a shame Rarity.” Ashley lowered down to the unicorn’s level “I’ll be tougher with him if you wish. He was a fool to let someone like you go. Let’s say that I shall avenge your dress and your honour for you.”

“Well…I approve but just don’t take it too far. You can still do what you threatened to do with him for all I care.”

“Sweet.” He smiled as he stood up “Let’s go speak to the others. I know they’ll want me to explain some stuff.”

Callum and the rest of the gang noticed Rarity and Ashley walking up to them. Ashley was shooting a smile towards Callum.

“Yo Callum. I heard you found out that Applejack has a bondage fetish.”

“Gosh darn it!” Applejack angrily walked up to the human. If looks could kill, Ash would be six feet under right now “AH DO NOT LIKE THAT SORTA THING!”

“Whatever you say Applejack.” Ashley teased as she turned away with a huff “Oh and if you want, I’m sure Callum and I would be VERY happy for you to join us.” He winked at the mare suggestively even though she didn’t see it, everyone else did.

Applejack’s face was bright red. Not from embarrassment but from anger. She stomped towards the human “Don’t mess with me.” She hissed through her clenched teeth.

“Alright alright. I’m sorry but it’s just so hard not to make jokes…” Ashley held his hands up as he backed away a bit from the frustrated mare. She let out a sigh as she turned away from Ashley, her face was turning back from red to orange.

“So…How’d ya hear about that?” Callum asked.

Ashley pointed to a nearby roof “I was up there, listening to that part. Got bored and went to hide at the orchard again.”

“Really? Where’d ya hide?” Applejack asked as her tone was much calmer than before.

“I could see you, Big Mac and Callum from a tree. Doubt you could see me though. When I went back I decided to listen to some music, got hungry since all I had today was breakfast and a bite of a muffin which I really hated.” He looked towards Callum “Curse you and your sexiness for persuading me to eat that thing.”

Callum couldn’t help but smile. Twilight however decided to speak up.

“You still have to clean up your mess from earlier you know.”

“Yeah…Might as well.” Ashley replied sheepishly as he went off to clean up his stomach contents from earlier.

**

Celestia had teleported herself to her private quarters a few minutes after striking a deal up with Callum. She was excited to have someone on the inside for her to complete her revenge since it would make it at least ten times easier to perform the task. She put Callum out of the revenge since he was helping her but she knew that she would still get him to do something to make up for it. Especially not a massage from him that’s for sure.

She examined the ingredients she needed to make the potion to exact her revenge. Placing the poison joke extract into the boiling pot of a strange grey liquid that glowed dimly. The scent of the liquid was strange since it would be different to those who would smell it, sometimes it would change every time they pinpointed what the scent to them was. It was a strange liquid which made a powerful potion that was discovered by Celestia’s friend (the same one who wrote the book) but she barely ever used it. The potion was known to have no flavour itself but if one was to put something like a fruit into it, the potion would harness its flavour. Knowing that Ashley detests sweet things, she experimented by throwing in a lemon into the mixture.

Ashley had shown that he would go to great lengths to get what he wanted and as the potion grew to the status of being drinkable, she poured it into a small glass vial after filtering it from impurities.

Sliding a cork into the top of the vial, she brought it closer to her eyes via levitation, seeing the grey liquid change to a mixture of dark purple and orange before turning a dark cloudy orange. She teleported herself and the newly acquired potion out of the chamber to Ponyville, leaving her signature mist to freely roam the floor of her room for a few seconds before disappearing.

**

It wasn’t an easy task but it took him a while to complete. The area of vomit was cleaned with disinfectant and a mop, borrowed from the Cakes. Callum told them what happened and paid them the necessary amount of bits for the cupcake and muffin earlier, also buying himself another one of the frosted treats. It came to a total of six bits to which wasn’t a problem to him since he had the pay from the other day on him.

“You’re an ass. Y’know that right?” Ashley mumbled to Callum who was clearly getting plenty of satisfaction of his friend’s misery.

“I may be an ass but I’m a lovable ass nonetheless.” He replied with a smug tone, taking a bite from his treat. Ashley cringed as he put his sleeve over his nose to take the mop back inside for the Cakes.

“Get it all?” Mr Cake asked, placing a fresh batch of cookies on the counter.

“Yeah. Sorry about that.” Ashley gestured to the mop in his hand “Where do you want this?”

“I got it!” Pinkie zoomed into the room, immediately grabbing the cleaning tool before disappearing into the kitchen.

Mr Cake shrugged off the pink mares antics since he was use to it so much, growing curious to why the human had his sleeve over his nose.

“Why are you doing that?”

“Doing what?” Ashley replied, cocking an eyebrow.

“Holding your sleeve up.” Mr Cake said with a bored tone.

“I hate the smell of sweet things. I can stand the smell for a few seconds but the longer it goes on, the more likely I’m going to vomit. Eating immensely sweet food makes me want to throw up as soon as it hits the bottom of my stomach.”

“Any reason why that happens?”

“Nope.” Ashley replied cheerfully as he walked towards the door “I’ll catch ya around.” He waved as he closed the door.

As the evening dragged on, Ashley and Callum grew bored. Pinkie was keeping an eye out for Celestia while the others had already gone home, except Twilight who was with the humans.

“Why did you do what you did to Celestia?” Twilight asked

“Because she wanted a prank war and that’s what she’s getting. It’s only mindless fun at each others expense, I won’t take it too far if she doesn’t.” Ashley smiled.

“Well…If I find out you took it too far…” Twilight put her face closer to Ashley’s, narrowing her eyes “I’ll just have to get involved now. Won’t I?”

“Don’t worry Twi, I’ll keep watch on him since I’m done with pranking for a while now.

“Awww dude…Seriously?” Ashley replied in a slightly saddened tone “It just won’t be the same without ya man.”

“I know but if I keep doing pranks to Celestia then she’s going to order me to do embarrassing things and I won’t be able to object because of the agreement.”

“Fair enough man.” Ashley held his hand out to his pal “It was a pleasure pranking Celestia with ya.”

Callum grasped Ashley’s hand with his own and shook it.“Likewise.”

Twilight yawned and stretched, clearly tired “I’m going home, do you two want to come with me?”

“Nah, I’m good.” Ashley replied.

“Sure I’ll come with you.” Callum replied, taking his place next to Twilight as they both headed towards the library.

“See you later Ash.” They both waved to him, returning the gesture himself.

After staying in the same area, Ashley once again grew bored so he decided to go to the guard station to see Grey Ink. From what he saw the night before, she was a bit shaken from his ordeal so he thought the least he could do was let her know he was fine. The sun was already starting to disappear over the horizon as the moon rose to take it’s place.

Grey Ink was shuffling paperwork into their correct folders which she spent hours filling out. She didn’t even go outside since she ate lunch at her desk to work and eat. The thought of what happened at night filled her mind before she started to work and returned when she finished.

She had to sign warrants, business deals for escorts and everything in between. She heard the door open and raised her head to look at who entered, immediately seeing a familiar tall figure walk towards the desk with a black hooded robe on.

“Um…” She put on an awkward smile “How can I help you?”

Ashley didn’t hesitate to lift his hood off his head, giving the mare a smirk “Did ya miss me?”

Grey Ink’s eyes shot wide open, her wings quickly unfurled as she took to the air, tackling the human to the ground with her body as she hugged him.

“I’ll take that as a yes.” Ashley pat his hand on the mares mane. She realised what she done and quickly got off the human with a slight blush on her face.

“Sorry…Didn’t know what came over me.” She avoided eye contact with the human as he started to stand back up.

“Trust me. I’ve had A LOT of physical contact with ponies today so you’re just adding to it and besides, give me a warning next time okay?”

“Deal.” Grey Ink smiled, her blush finally fading as she folded her wings back into place “So what happened? Tell me all about AND don’t leave out any details.”

Ashley chuckled, gesturing the mare to follow him to the mess hall “I’ll tell you a bit on our way to get something to eat since I’ve had very little today then I’ll tell you the rest while we eat. Deal?”

“Sounds good to me.”

“Well, it all started with some questions…” Ashley began to tell the story of what happened that morning. Grey Ink heard about him and Callum doing something to Celestia but didn’t get information from Shockwave when he was told to go and find them both for the princess.

**

Callum and Twilight were discussing what happened at the farm, Twilight did laugh a bit from Callum’s response and said that he does like to make things awkward. Callum took this as a compliment until he heard a belch come from upstairs.

“Hey Callum! You got a letter!” Spike called out as he scurried down the stairs, the claws on his feet scratching against the wood.

“Huh…Wonder what she wants.” He replied as Spike gave him the letter. Twilight was sitting besides the human, trying to catch a glimpse of what it said until Callum started to read aloud.

“Dear Callum, I would like to discuss very important matters with you this instance. Please report to Ponyville Park alone. From her royal highness, Princess Celestia.”

“Oooo~” Twilight teased like a small child “Callum’s in trouble!”

“Most likely.” Callum replied, heading towards the door “If she spares me, I’ll see you around.” He stifled a small laugh as he left the library, hearing Twilight share a giggle before she started to look at her books, obviously going to do some research or something like that.

It was only a few minutes for him to get to the park, seeing Celestia waiting on a hilltop for the human as she stared at him as he approached.

“Are you ready?” She whispered.

“Just tell me what I’ve got to do and get it over with.” Callum replied, seeing Celestia reveal a small vial of dark orange liquid.

“Ensure Ashley drinks this.” She levitated it next to him, releasing her magic’s hold on the vial to let him grasp it. “He like’s lemons doesn’t he?”

“Yeah.” He replied, putting the vial in his pocket “Why? Is it lemon flavoured?”

“Yes. The potion itself is tasteless until you mix in a fruit. Since he doesn’t like sweet things I thought he preferred sourness.”

“Well you’re right. So what will happen to him?”

“You’ll just have to find out in the morning.” Celestia winked with a grin, sending a small shiver down Callum’s spine as he started to have second thoughts about his task but orders were orders.

“Alright, I’ll try to get him to drink it then I’m helping no one.” Callum started to walk away from the princess “Best keep this meeting short, might drive suspicion.”

“I agree. I shall see you in the morning Callum.” Her horn started to glow as she teleported herself back to her chambers. Her revenge was so close she could taste it…and it tasted like lemons.

**

Grey Ink was laughing away at Ashley’s story, getting to the part with Applejack. They both had dirty dishes in front of them from their meals as they drank the remainder of their hot chocolate. They noticed Callum approach them, they both waved to the human to which he returned the gesture.

“What’s up Cal?” Ashley asked.

“Not much. A pony gave me this drink that’s supposed to make the consumer sleep easier. She said it is supposed to taste like lemons.”

“Lemons?”

“Yeah, thought you could use it so here ya go.” He revealed the orange potion onto the table, watching both his friends stare at it.

“Looks cool.” Ashley removed the cork with a small *pop* as he pulled the vial closer to his mouth “are you sure this will work?”

“I have no idea!” Callum responded, the image of Medic from team fortress both found it’s way into the mind of both humans.

Ashley laughed a bit “Well, Bottoms up!” He chugged the potion down, the lemon flavour filled his taste buds as the potion slid down his throats. It was warm from being next to Callum’s body heat.

“So? It tasted like lemons?” Grey Ink asked, taking a sip of her hot beverage.

“Sure did.” Ashley put the vial back on the table and yawned “I think it’s working quickly because I’m suddenly tired. G’night you two.” He walked off towards the sleeping area of the station, leaving the other two in the mess hall.

Ashley quietly opened the door, the room had many beds, most of them being occupied by stallions. Their armour rested on the floor besides them on the floor while the helmets hung of one of the bed posts. Ashley noticed a large bean bag and immediately sat down in it. The beds would be too small for his size so his feet would dangle off the side of the bed. The bean bag however was proving to be quite the mattress and pillow, pulling his hood over his head. He drifted off to sleep with ease, without a care in the world.

Location: Ashley’s dream world Time: Around three in the morning

“Well…This beats those other two dreams. That’s for sure.” Ashley was alone in a white abyss, he felt like he had been falling for ten minutes now.

“Be quiet.” A voice echoed through Ashley’s ears.

“What the?” Ashley immediately smashed into the ground, the pain…Well there wasn’t any. Strange. The other dream hurt a ton…

“I said be quiet.” the voice hissed.

“What the fuck is going on!?” Ashley yelled at the top of his lungs, the question practically summed up his last three dreams to him.

“When I…Time…You’ll…become…” The voice grew quieter, being barely audible. Ashley couldn’t even make out the full sentence.

“TELL ME!”

“…Wake up.”

“Wait wha-“ The white void disappeared he felt something jab him in the side of his chest.

Location: guard station sleeping room Time: Around seven thirty in the morning

“Any idea’s how he got inside? We should just throw him out. He’s not allowed in here, he’s not even part of the guard.” A voice spoke…It sounded like Shockwave.

“He ain’t waking, poke him again and let him explain himself.. I wonder where Ashley went off to anyways.” Another voice spoke, it was familiar…It was Callum’s.

Ashley’s eyes slowly forced themselves open. His vision was blurred. “Uh…What’s going on?”

“No fucking way…” Callum said in surprise “He sounds just like Ash.”

“It must be a coincidence.” Shockwave kicked Ashley in the ribs, waking him up fully “Who are you?”

“what do you mean ‘Who are you?’. It’s me. Ashley, you idiot.” Ashley groaned as he rubbed his head with his hand…it didn’t feel the same. It wasn’t soft and he tried to move his fingers.

He moved his hand into his line of sight…Gasping when he saw a hoof. A light green hoof to be exact.

“WHAT THE FUCK!?” He shouted, immediately looking at Callum “What the fuck is going on?!”

“Well…” Callum back a away a bit from his friend “It’s payback.”

“Payback? For what?” Ashley started to get angrier by the second.

“It’s payback from Celestia mother fucker!” Callum started to laugh to himself, Shockwave joined in.

“…” Ashley’s face started to turn red from fury, he felt like screaming. So he did.

“CEEELESTIAAAAA!”

Location: Twilight's library

Celestia had decided to visit Twilight in the morning, both her and the lavender unicorn were having a conversation with a pleasant breakfast cooked up by Spike.

Celestia held her hoof up, silencing Twilight who shot a look of concern to the alicorn. The prank's effect had mostly faded away, the pink was barely noticeable in her coat but if one was to examine closely, it would still be noticeable. A grin was on the sun goddesses face.

“CEEELESTIAAAAA!” A voice shook through the wooden walls.

“What was that?” Spike asked.

“That my dear Spike.” Celestia took a sip of her tea “Is Ashley finding out what I did to him as revenge.”

You maybe wondering "Hey, how come Celestia's payback wasn't as good as Ashley + Callum's prank?". Remember they had help from Pinkie so her pranks will outshine Celestia's.

Anyways, hope you enjoyed the chapter and what not. Also did you guys hear? Applejack has a bondage fetish.