Chaotic Harmony: Do Over (Mature)

by shirotora

Rating: mature
Tags: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Human, Romance, Original Character, Comedy, Cutie Mark Crusaders, Adventure, Violence, Sex, Main 6
Length: 21792

A human finds himself in Equestria where other humans - turned into one of the various native races - have been living for hundreds of years.

This is the mature version of this story. I will be posting alternate versions of entire chapters here, so if you want to read the mature stuff, don't read it in the main story, read it here. Chapters that don't contain any mature content will not be posted here. The mature content will be listed beside the chapter title in parenthesis.

So, you think you know Equestria just because you watch My Little Pony? Well, I can tell you, the show barely scratched the surface. The name's Shirotora, and I'm one of many humans that call Equestria home.

Of course, where most humans find themselves in the form of a pony, griffin, minotaur or some other regular race, I happen to have the form of the servants of an ancient tyrant god that were sealed away along with their master thousands of years ago.

Yeah, that didn't go over very well with Celestia.

This is the story of my adventures in this crazy world of not-so-cartoonish ponies, along side a colorful cast of friends, including a crystal pegasus that can control fire, a dragon-pony that was locked in stone for eight hundred years, a demon blacksmith looking to get contracts with mortals, and the worlds luckiest/unluckiest mare... Oh, and the Mane 6 are in there, too.

Together, we'll figure out why the hell predators are getting more violent, and why more and more monsters are suddenly popping up everywhere.

I just hope it doesn't have anything to do with some ancient, long-banished evil coming back...

It does, doesn't it...

Dammit.

This is a complete reimagining of my first successful story, Chaotic Harmony. While it will share some characters and events with the original, this is going to be an entirely different experience.

To those of you who loved the original, I hope you love this just as much. To those who didn't, I hope you find this an improvement.

Also, to those who have been following Children of Chaos, that story will also be reworked a little as a sequel to this, not the original.

Note: While this is not a true AU, there will be some pretty major deviations from canon. There is no AU tag because all major plot points in canon still happened in this fic, though the details of how they played out may have changed, and most changes could be wedged into the show's canon.

Basically, this was made as if the show was the kid friendly version of what happened.

Published 2019-10-06 19:40:01 UTC
Last updated 2023-07-08 20:51:55 UTC

Chapter 8: The Sisters Awesome (sex)

My stay in the hospital was thankfully brief. All I needed was my forearm set and wrapped in a cast, and I was done in half an hour. Unfortunately, I had some paperwork to fill out about the encounter with the Timberwolves, which took another half hour. At least they let me finish that before I left.

On the way out, I was greeted with an unexpected surprise. In the lobby was four ponies; Twilight, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Jynx Charm, the latter's leg in a cast. That, though, wasn't the surprise. The surprise was Rainbow Dash flying up to me and throwing her hooves around me.

“Thank you, Shiro,” she said in a far more serious, somber tone than I had ever heard.

I was caught quite off guard by her sudden display of affection.

“Alright, Dee, get off him so I can thank him,” Jynx said.

“Oh, right,” Rainbow said, sheepishly, as she released me and backed up.

Jynx hobbled over with a smirk on her face. “You're just full of surprises, aren't you? Not only are you a Terran and Tigiran, but you know my little sister and her friends. What next, you dating Luna?”

“Sister?” Suddenly, Rainbow's actions made sense. “Ah didn't even know she had a sister.”

“Yeah, she doesn't like to talk about me, because she hates the fact that I’m cooler than her.”

“Oh, yeah, well I'm awesomer,” Rainbow countered.

“Wow, you really are sisters,” I said, holding back a laugh.

I looked over at the other two ponies silently watching the exchange. “So, you guys here for me or her?”

“Both,” Twilight said, trotting up. “First, I would like to thank you for saving our friend. Jynx has helped us on many occasions. Second, are you okay?”

I smiled. “It hurts a little, but nothin’ severe. Ah'm just glad it really does only take a few days for broken bones to heal. Ah was afraid that was just the show. Gotta love medical magic.”

“So you're a brony, too,” Jynx asked, her voice betraying her mischievous intent. “Who are you planning to stalk?”

I shrugged, “Well, it would’a been Rainbow but Ah can't fly, so Ah guess her sister is the next best.”

“A logical conclusion,” Jynx returned. “Just a heads up, the bushes on the north side of my house have poison ivy in them, and I sleep in the nude.”

Fluttershy and Twilight had things to do, so Rainbow, Jynx, and I went to Sugarcube Corner. Jynx insisted she repay me, so she bought me a fresh brownie with ice cream on top. Pinkie, of course, also thanked me for saving their friend with a free root beer float.

“So, Jynx,” I began. “You mentioned something about the Crystal Empire, and Tigirans?”

“Oh yeah,” She said, quickly swallowing her bite of carrot cake. “About a year ago, my team was investigating some Crystal Empire ruins when we discovered a couple tomes protected by a powerful preservation spell. One told about the downfall of the empire.

“Apparently, King Sombra, who was a priest of Kronos, actually managed to free a Tigiran from Tartarus. That Tigiran shared all kinds of secrets with Sombra that allowed the Crystal Empire to wage war on the three tribes in exchange for help in freeing his master.

“It was that tiger that taught Sombra how to rip a ponies soul from their bodies.”

“Whoa, whoa, whoa, he could rip souls out of people?” I asked in morbid fascination.

“Only ponies, not that he didn't try with other races,” Jynx explained. “He didn't just rip their souls out, though. He tore away the soul's ability to feel love, joy, and everything positive. The wraiths would then fly around trying to fill the void left over by sucking the positive emotions out of ponies until only negative emotions were left.

“Ponies affected by them would become violent and cruel. The most infamous case was a town so secluded no pony even knew what was happening until a group of buffalo traders came. They found ponies driven so far into madness, they were actually eating each other. For that reason, the buffalo called them windigo; cannibal spirits.”

“Fuck.”

“No kidding,” Rainbow chimed in.

“Yeah, those same monsters, though, are what destroyed the Crystal Empire.”

“So, you said your team found this? Are you an archaeologist?”

“My big sis, here, is the youngest Professor of Ancient Magics at Canterlot U ever,” Rainbow bragged proudly, a sentiment reflected in Jynx's smirk.

I gave Jynx an impressed nod. “Oh yeah? Ah'm studyin’ magic, myself; Evocation, and demonology mostly with a little enchantin’’’, and alchemy on the side. It's all independent studies, but Ah’m getting pretty good at them. Ah have a full set of plates and bowls that keep mah food at the proper temperatures, Ah make a pretty good Pitila potion, have a sweet contract with a spirit smith, and pretty much mastered magnification and acceleration.”

“Not bad, but you might want to limit yourself to one or two subjects,” Jynx advised. “Demonology, and evocation are good for your Ranger work. Dabble in enchantment, if you want, seeing as it's easy for the basics, but don't focus much on it. Alchemy can get complicated very quickly, though, but there are a few potions you might find useful that are easy enough.”

“Alright,” I replied. “That sounds like a good idea. Honestly, Ah was thinkin’ about shelvin’ mah alchemy and enchantin' studies, anyway.”

“Yeah, you should listen to her. She's an egghead but she's still awesome, so she knows how to do things without sacrificing coolness.” Rainbow Dash stated, matter-of-factly.

“Good to know,” I said.

“Which is your favorite?” Jynx asked.

“As useful as evocation can be, Ah think Ah like the convenience of demonology,” I answered. “Bein’ able to summon whatever tool Ah need whenever Ah need it is great, and Ah can actually channel evocation spells through spirit tools. Besides, Bakura's pretty cool.”

Jynx nodded, understandingly, “I have a couple books you might be interested in on non-contract demons. Many of them are good in a fight. I'll ship them once I get home, so long as you promise not to try it without me. They can have unusual prices.”

“Of course, thanks,” I said. “Ah appreciate it.”

“Well, I gotta get going. I promised Twilight I'd help her with an experiment she wanted to run,” Jynx said and levitated a black marker to me. “Have fun.”

I looked down at the marker in confusion. I turned to Rainbow Dash to see if she knew what it was for when my question was answered by her light snoring.

“Just remember, there are foals still out so keep it clean,” Jynx said before heading out the door.

Rainbow grumbled as we walked down the road, still a bit miffed. I, on the other hand, was still snickering.

“You know I'm getting you back for that, right?”

“Ah look forward to it,” I replied.

“Oh, I doubt you'll be saying that when I exact my revenge,” Rainbow said as she turned to glare at me.

The effect was ruined by the flowers drawn all over her face.

“Do you know what this can do to my reputation?” she continued.

“If you hate it so much, why not just wash it off?” I asked, not-so-innocently.

Rainbow stared at me, dumbly. “What?”

“It is a washable marker, after all.”

Her dumbfounded expression had me falling over with laughter. It was too perfect.

“You son of a...” Her expression morphed into one of rage. “Why didn't you tell me?!”

“Maybe you should have tried washing your face before we left,” I answered.

She crouched low, hind legs tensing as she prepared to pounce at me, only to be be interrupted by a wash rag slapping onto her face.

“Huh...” I uttered, looking down in thought at the paw that threw the wet cloth.

Rainbow glared at me with an expression of mixed rage and curiosity as she wiped the ink from her face fur. “What, you finally figure it out?”

“Ah'm not sure,” I said. “Ah'm getting what it feels like, but Ah’m still not a hundred percent sure how to activate it. Ah did it when Ah signaled for help, but the feeling is... hard to grasp.”

“Just do it,” Rainbow said. “I'm no egghead, but even I can see that every time your magic happens, it happens when you aren't thinking about it. So, don't think, just do it.”

I chuckled, but figured I’d try it again... No. Do, or do not, there is no try.

Every other time I tried to call on my magic, I would clear my mind, thinking that would help 'let it happen'. This time, though, I didn't. I let my thoughts be as they were and thought, I want something sweet, and...

“Yes!” I cheered, spinning around with a Zagnut held over my head in triumph. “Thank you Yoda!”

“Cool...” Rainbow said, but her smile quickly vanished. “Wait, whaddya mean 'Yoda'?! Who the heck is 'Yoda? I gave you the advice!”

I quickly opened the wrapper and broke the candy bar in half, tossing one of the pieces to Rainbow. I had to walk upright to eat, as only one of my forelegs worked, but Rainbow just took to the sky, hovering at about eye level so I wasn't looking down at her.

“This isn't bad,” Rainbow said. “It's got nothing on Bon Bon's stuff, but at least you don't have to count the calories.”

We reached my home soon enough after that.

“Not a bad place, considering how long you’ve been here,” Rainbow said as she stepped inside.

I snorted at that. “It’s better than mah place back on Earth, that’s for sure.”

I Went straight for the kitchen and grabbed a pair of ciders from the fridge, tossing one to Rainbow.

“So...” Rainbow said, taking a chug of her cider, “You gonna show me around?”

I chuckled. “Not much. You see mah living room, slash dining room, and the kitchen.”

I went toward the back of my apartment. “This is mah bedroom, and in the corner is mah bathroom.”

Rainbow took a look around and hopped up on the bed.

“Not bad,” she said. “Is this cloud stuffed?”

“Yeah,” I said, “The mattress store owner insisted Ah upgrade, for no cost. Turns out, it was his kid Ah saved from that manticore.”

Rainbow chuckled. “Well, it comes with the territory. Anyway, you wanna break it in?” she asked with all the casualness of asking if I wanted to order a pizza.

I just blinked in confusion. “Uh... ‘Break it in’?”

Rainbow Dash’s expression twisted into one akin to a white guy realizing he accidentally dropped the ‘N’ bomb.

“Oh, crap, sorry. I forgot you’re Terran,” she said, apologetically. “Just forget I said anything, okay.”

I placed my intact paw to my chest in mock disgust. “Rainbow Dash, did you just proposition me for sex?”

She groaned, “I said I was sorry! I forgot about that whole thing with Terrans and sex.”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “You’re so adorable when you’re embarrassed.”

“Hey!” She scowled at me, realizing I was teasing her. “Don’t call me adorable, cat-face.”

I gave her a flirty smirk. “How about ‘sexy’, then?”

“Huh-” She didn’t even have a chance to complete a thought before I pounced.

I pinned her to the bed, holding her hooves over her head. I smirked down at her, her eyes wide in shock and arousal.

She tensed, briefly, when I practically shoved my tongue down her throat. However, she quickly relaxed, pressing into the kiss and entwining her tongue with mine.

I lowered myself, resting my body on hers, but not so much to crush her. Our fur brushed against one another’s, elisiting moans from us both.

Rainbow wiggled her left hoof free, enough to grab my uninjured paw and guide it to her cutie mark. She sighed as I ran my fingers through the thunderbolt fur. The fur there felt different than the rest, more... electric, for lack of a better term.

Her now free hoof reached between us, stroking my shaft as it quickly extended from my sheath. I thrust my hips back and forth as she pressed me against her lips, coating me in her slick juices.

As my thrusts grew more needy, her wings and hind legs wrapped around me and gently guided me inside her.

Without missing a beat, I started a slow, steady tempo, sliding into her warm depths, pulling out, and thrusting back in, only a bit faster.

"Oh, gods, that's better than a griffin," Rainbow moaned. "So, how's it feel to live every bronies' fantasy?"

I licked and nibbled on her neck a little before replying, "Meh, could be better."

She gave me a light smack on the shoulder, "You're a dick."

"No, this is a dick," I said as I slammed into her, roughly.

She moaned loudly, forelegs gripping me tighter. "Fuck yeah, it is."

Our fur muffled the sound of our pelvises colliding, but that just made the wet squelching of my cock delving into her that much more prominent.

I leaned in and started kissing and nibbling on her neck.

“Hold on, hold on, get off for a sec,” Rainbow requested.

I did as she asked. Rainbow rolled over and spread her wings out.

“Thanks. My wings were getting ruffled,” she explained. “Get on your back.”

“Yes ma’am,” I said, laying down.

I held my dick steady so she could climb on.

She slid down my shaft with a groan. “Oh... yeah. That’s better.”

Her hips started rocking into mine once again, this time with her in control. My paws slid up her body, brushing through her chest floof and back down, and gave her cutie marks a good squeeze.

Our breathing was getting hot and heavy, and Dash’s moans were getting louder. Neither of us were going to last much longer.

I grabbed her waist and started thrusting up into her, getting a yelp out of her.

“Oh, f-fuck yeah!” she groaned. “Yes, just like that. I’m almost... almost... F-f-fuck!”

I slammed into her hard, burying myself as deep as I could. Her body trembled as she came, crying out my name as I erupted into her. I gave a few more thrusts, trying to prolong the high.

“Oh... now that’s what I’m talking about,” Rainbow said, breathless. She climbed off me and rolled onto her back. “I needed that.”

I chuckled, “You and me both.”

Chapter 15: Back Home (sex)

Author's Note

So, this is the last of the prewritten chapters. After this, progress will slow. Sorry.

Chapter 15: Back Home (sex)

We were standing there frozen for half an hour before Twilight came up and found us. As soon as she broke the spell, Shining declared the place a crime scene and We were all taken in for questioning.

As far as I knew, none of us were suspected of colluding with the pale mare, they just needed as much information as possible. After all, that mare was a known and trusted member of Canterlot University archaeology department. Hell, Jynx invited her to her birthday party.

The fact that she seemingly betrayed them was a shock to everyone. Most insisted it had to be a changeling. Needless to say, that was the theory Shining Armor thought was the most likely.

The rest of the afternoon was spent in the palace. I found a library and decided to read for a while. I found an interesting book about a mare that built a submarine because she wanted to find the lost seapony civilization.

I had just finished a scene with a rather thrilling escape from a school of obsidian sharks when I heard someone stumble in.

I looked up to see Cedric fall through the door.

“You alright?” I asked.

He looked up, clearing his throat in embarrassment. “Yeah, I’m just still getting used to... these.” He waved a hoof at me.

I winced. “Yeah, Ah can’t imagine it’s easy. Ah was lucky enough to keep mah fingers. Still, you got wings, so that’s somethin’. Plus, Ah’ve seen pegasi usin’ their feathers like fingers, so given some time and practice and you’ll come out with more than you lost.”

“Somehow, I doubt that,” he said. “I heard something happened.”

I looked up, cocking a brow. “Word travels fast. Especially when it’s not supposed to travel at all.”

“Was that supposed to be top secret, or something?” he asked.

“No, but Prince Armor did ask us not to just go blabbin’ about it,” I said. “Let’s just say someone stole some things that could be dangerous.”

“Oh...” he said, and descended into an awkward silence.

I waited for him to say what he was obviously wanting to say, but after a minute or two of silence I just started, “I won’t bite.”

He winced at that. “I’m not usually this... I just...” He took a breath. “This really is real, isn’t it?”

I nodded. “Yeah. As crazy and impossible as it seems, it is.”

He sat there for a while before speaking again. “I was getting married. Spring.”

I sat silently, letting him say whatever he had to.

“What’s she going to thin when she finds out I vanished off the face of the Earth?”

He looked to me, as if waiting for an answer, so I gave him one. “She’ll be upset and worried. Likely, she’ll lose sleep, wondering, waiting for a call. Eventually, you’ll be declared dead and she’ll mourne. She’ll cry, at your funeral, and feel like a piece of her was lost.”

He gave me a flat look. “You’re not very good at this, are you?”

“But,” I continued. “Then, she’ll move on. She’ll remember you fondly, and keep the time you shared in her heart. Maybe she’ll find another to love and get married, but she’ll always remember you.

“I suggest you do the same. Mourne your old life. Be sad and let it all out, and then try to move on. It won’t be easy, but there are plenty of folks here that have been through the same and will be here for you.”

He sat there, thinking for a while.

Eventually, he gave a small smile and said, “Thanks.”

“No problem.”

The next day found us on the train home, and me more than a little upset. With the theft, Shining Armor ordered the Crystal Spire resealed. Of course, that meant there was nothing more for Jynx to do there, so we headed home early.

Cadence let us use her personal car. It was surprisingly not as luxurious as I expected. There were nice, plush couches, one of which Jynx and I were resting on, a minibar, and a few bottles of liquor.

Of course, I didn’t really care about all that. I wanted to stay and try to help figure out what actually happened, but since I wasn’t a guard, I was denied.

“Ah swear, if Ah ever see that mare, Am’m gonna do very ungentlemanly things to her,” I grumbled.

“And I’d be glad to help but until then there’s nothing we can do,” Jynx said. “So let’s just be happy they let me take a few things.”

After everyone was questioned, and the search canceled, a couple of the researchers that were considered trustworthy enough were allowed to take a few things that were recovered for further research.

Jynx was one of them. She had a whole case of artefacts being shipped to her apartment in Ponyville. Sadly, the bracers weren’t included. She just didn’t have the necessary tools for those. Still, I was promised that if any survive the testing and they weren’t a danger, they would ship me one or two after they finish.

I don’t know why I wanted them so bad. Maybe it was just the D&D nerd in me wanting the cool enchanted loot.

“Why would she do that, though?” I asked. “I mean, she was a well respected member of the science community. She had friends and family. Why throw it all away for a few old books and a dagger?”

“Whatever they are, she must have thought they were worth more than everything else,” Jynx said. “What worries me was that she knew exactly what she was looking for, despite that room having been sealed for over a thousand years.”

“You really think she was a member of a Kronos Cult?” I asked. That was the dominant theory, amongst both the scholars and the guard.

“I can’t imagine someone like her doing what she did otherwise,” Jynx replied.

It made the most sense, but at the same time, if she was she hid it remarcably well. Not even her husband, foals, or girlfriend knew.

“Could it have not been her?” I asked. “Maybe a changeling, or a shapeshifting spell? Mind control?”

“Posible, but unlikely,” Jynx said. “We were all scanned for shapeshifting and mind magic.”

“But what about a changeling?” I asked. “I read somewhere that their shape shifting isn’t detectable by any known means.”

“Changelings use mind magic to ensure any inconsistencies in behavior are ignored or justified,” she explained. “While it’s possible a changeling just studied her so well that they could mimic her perfectly, it’s highly unlikely.”

I sighed and slumped on the seat. “I just wish I knew what was going through that mare’s head.”

Jynx slid up closer to me and said, “Well, I don’t know what was going through her head, but you want to know what’s going through mine?”

I looked up at her, curiously.

She gave me a sexy stare. “We have the entire car to ourselves and we never finished our date.”

I blinked, taking a second to realize what she meant. “Oh! Oh...” A smile crossed my face.

Jynx climbed on top of me and leaned in for a kiss.

My paws quickly found her rump. I squeezed and kneaded the supple flesh, getting a moan from her. Her rear was a little bigger and softer than Rainbow’s, but, being a rather active scholar, it was still quite firm.

Our tongues were entwined as her hoof reached down to stroke me. The feeling of her hoof against my member got a shudder of pleasure from me.

“You really want to do this here?” I asked.

“Why not? We have the entire car to ourselves. Besides, it’s Cadence’s car. You really think she hasn’t done it in here?” Jynx said.

I thought about that for a second. I knew she wasn’t quite a demigod yet, but it had already been determined that love and lust were going to be two of her domains.

“Well then,” I said as I gave her ass another squeeze. “Let’s finish what we started, shall we?”

“Let’s.”

Jynx moaned as I slid into her.

I wrapped my arms around her back and pulled her chest to mine, locking lips again.

I rolled my hips back, pulling slightly out of her, before sliding back in. I started kinda slow, but quickly picked up the pace. We had about twelve hours until we got back, but I was still feeling pent up from being interrupted before.

I could tell Jynx was feeling the same. She braced her hooves against the couch, and rocked herself back into me with every thrust.

Our breaths were coming hot and heavy as the car filled with the sounds and smells of sex. The tang of arousal, flooded our nostrils. The wet slurps of our bodies coming together and the animalistic grunts and groans of our exertion echoed off the walls.

It didn’t take long before I felt myself approaching the end. I rolled over, pinning Jynx to the couch, and started hammering into her.

“Don’t you dare pull out!” Jynx growled.

“Wasn’t plannin’ on it,” I grunted.

With one final slam, I buried my dick in her as deep as I could as I came. Jynx locked her back hooves around my waist, trying to pull me deeper as she quivered and quaked.

We held each other tight as we rode out the waves of our orgasms, as if we were trying to pull each other into ourselves. Eventually, our grips on each other loosened, and I rolled back over, pulling her on top of me.

“Well... That was... worth the wait,” I said as I panted.

“Yeah,” Jynx said, equally out of breath.

We laid there, my dick still buried in her pussy, and drifted off to sleep.

We made it home the next morning where we were met with a small welcoming committee.

“Welcome home!” Pinkie shouted, firing off her party cannon and rushing in for a hug. “Oh, you smell like you had some fun.”

I felt my cheeks heat up.

“Pinkie, have some tact, dear,” Rarity said as she moved in for the next hug. “So, does this mean Jynx is the one you were asking about courtship advice for?”

“Aww,” Jynx cood. “You asked Rarity for advice to ask me out? That’s so sweet.” She followed with a peck on the cheek.

“Well, Ah just didn’t want to stick my foot in mah mouth,” I said. “You’re a cool lady, and Ah want to get to know you.”

She gave me the bedroom eyes. “Oh, we got to know each other, alright.”

“Nice,” Rainbow said with a smirk. “Told ya he was pretty good.”

“Oh, it was pretty awesome,” Jynx agreed.

Rainbow laughed. “Right?! The way those little bumps rub your-”

“Rainbow, darling, please,” Rarity interrupted. “This is not an appropriate topic for so public a place... So let’s hurry and get inside so I can hear all the juicy details.”

I just rolled my eyes at that. I should have expected something like that from her.

“You know, I’m sure he’d give you a more... practical demonstration, if you asked,” Jynx said, giving me a smirk.

“Not right now, Ah can’t,” I said. “Or did you forget who’s comin’?”

“Who’s coming?” Pinkie asked. “Do I know them?”

“Well, seeing as they just crossed over two days ago, no,” I said.

“New friend!” Pinkie cheered, pumping a hoof and jumping for joy. “What are they like? Are they a pony? Where are they from? What kind of food do they like? Are they a boy or a girl? What do they-”

“Pinkie!” I interrupted. “Calm down. Ah don’t know much about them, seein’ as they only just got here, but yes, he’s a pony. Specifically, he’s a crystal pegasus.”

“Did you say, ‘crystal pegasus’?” Rarity asked. “As in, the long extinct tribe that was wiped out by Sombra?”

“Eeyup,” I replied. “He popped up in mah room.”

“Well, I must say that’s quite the coincidence,” Rarity said.

“No kidding,” Rainbow said. “A terran showing up as a dead race in the room of another terran that showed up as a dead race? Are we sure none of the gods can affect the displacing?”

“Not according to the princesses,” Jynx said. “Though, now, I have to wonder if there is some intelligent force that can.”

“We can unlock the secrets of the multiverse tomorrow,” Pinkie said with her usual jubilance. “Right now, we have a new friend to prepare for!”

“Ah agree,” I said. “Ah already offered to let him stay with me for a bit, so Ah need to get a few things for him. First thing first, Rarity, can you get the usual welcome stuff ready?”

“Of course. That won’t take but half an hour,” Rarity replied. “When can we be expecting him.”

“He’ll be in on the next train,” Jynx answered. “He still had a few basic medical tests to go through. Shining Armor’s going to be escorting him. Said he wanted to see Twilight, anyway. Don’t tell her, though. He wants to surprise her.”

“Anyway, Ah gotta get goin’,” I said. “Ah was wantin’ to see Fluttershy before anythin’ else. Gotta get Poe and see what’s been hapenin’ as far as monsters.”

I bid them farewell and made my way toward the cottage on the edge of the Everfree.

After a brief walk, full of greetings and well wishes from folks I knew, I arrived at my destination.

It was a little before noon, so I didn’t bother trying to knock. I just went around the house to find Fluttershy tending to her garden.

“Mornin’, Miss Shy,” I greeted.

Fluttershy looked up and smiled. “And good morning to you, too, Mister Tora. I’m sorry your trip was cut short. Do they know anything about the thief, yet?”

“Nothin’ conclusive,” I said. “How have things been around here?”

“Well, Mister Willow was attacked by timber wolves,” she replied. “We managed to drive them off, my animal friends, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack, and got Mister Willow to the hospital. They couldn’t save his leg, but he’ll live.”

“Damn,” I hissed. “Ah swear, Ah’m gonna wipe out every last one of those bastards.”

“Don’t you even dare think that, mister,” Fluttershy scolded. “Timber wolves may be nasty, dangerous creatures but they’re still living things and are a natural part of the Everfree ecosystem.”

I sighed. “Ah know. Ah just hate how violent they are.”

“Well, they aren’t usually as active as they have been,” Fluttershy said. “I wonder if something’s pushing them out?”

“Ah hope not,” I said. “They’re bad enough, but somethin’ chasin’ them outta the forest would have to be pretty bad.”

“I’ll send a letter to the Ranger office in Canterlot,” she said. “Now, I take it you’re here for Poe?”

“Ah am,” I said.

The caw of my pet raven drew my attention above, to where he sat on a branch nearby.

“Hey, buddy,” I said. “You have fun hangin’ out with all your old friends? Were you good for Fluttershy?”

“Oh, he was an angel,” Fluttershy assured. “He even helped with the tiber wolves.”

“Oh, yeah? Well, Ah think that calls for a treat,” I said. “How about some nice fish guts?”

Poe caws, bouncing happily.

“I think that’s a ‘yes, please’,” Fluttershy said with a giggle.

“Alright then, let’s get goin’,” I said. “Hey, Flutters, you should come on over later. Ah’m gonna be cookin’ or a new house guest and Ah’d like you to meet him.”

Fluttershy thought for a minute. “I should be able to make it.”

“Great, see you there.”

Chapter 22: Big Decisions

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Chapter 25: One Super Pinkie Party, Coming Up

I sat there, blinking dumbly for several seconds.

"Uh... say what now?"

Jynx winced. "I'm... pregnant."

"Oh..." My hind legs collapsed, dropping my rump to the floor. "So... who's the father?"

"That's just it, it can only have been you," Jynx said. "I haven't been with another male since before we were together."

"But... Ah thought we weren't genetically compatible," I pointed out.

Jynx let out a humorless chuckle. "Yeah, well, we both forgot one pretty big detail. You have chaos magic."

Realization hit me like a truck. "And chaos magic can act on its own. But, it's only supposed to do stuff Ah would approve of."

"And did you want to be a father?" Jynx asked.

"Well, yeah, but not if you... didn't." Another realization hit me. "Did... did you want this, too?"

Jynx gave me a weak smile. "Yeah, kinda. I mean, I did, but I wasn't sure you did."

A warmth spread through me, rising and curling my lips up into a massive smile. "Ah'm gonna be a daddy?"

Jynx returned my smile, tears welling up in her eyes. "Yeah, you are. I'm going to be a mommy!"

I swept up Jynx in a hig, spinning her around and around while we both just cheered and laughed.

"Ah wonder if they're going to be a pony or a tiger?" I wondered aloud.

"I don't care, as long as they're ours," Jynx said.

I looked Jynx in the eye and said, "Marry me."

Jynx froze. "Wh-what? Really? Yes!"

Once again, we devolved into incoherent cheers and laughter as we just held each other.

The front door opened as Midnight came in, followed by Fluttershy.

"Hey, what's going on?" Midnight asked.

"We're havin' a baby!" I exclaimed.

"And getting married!" Jynx added.

Fluttershy's eyes widened before she launched herself at us, pulling us into a hug. "Oh my gosh, that's amazing!"

"Congratulations," Midnight said with a smile. "You're going to be great parents."

Jynx and I shared a look, an entire conversation taking place with our eyes.

Jynx nodded and looked to Midnight. "How would you like to find out, yourself?"

Midnight's eyes widened in shock. "R-really? But, I've only been here a day."

I shrugged. "And? You're a good kid, and we like you. We'll understand if you feel Ponyville is a little too... intense for you. It's not for everyone."

Midnight gave us a huge Pinkie-size smile. "Are you kidding? I've had more fun today than I've ever had!"

"Then get your butt over here," I said.

Midnight wasted no time leaping into the group hug.

Mister and Missus Cake cautiously peaked around the corner, into the still smoking kitchen.

"Pinkie? Are you alright?" Mister Cake asked.

"Pinkie sense... overload," Pinkie gasped from the crater, chest heaving. "Must... get to... party store..."

I hummed as I practically floated through the kitchen, preparing a feast for everyone. I was cooking up a storm while Jynx and Fluttershy taked, and Midnight told me about his day.

"I'm still not sure how Sweetie Belle got covered in sap. There weren't even any trees near us," he said.

I laughed. "Yeah, Ah'm thinkin' at least one of them will get a 'gettin' covered in tree sap' cutie mark."

"Or a property damage one," Midnight replied.

I laughed.

Midnight shrugged. "Those fillies are crazy, but they're fun."

I gave him a cheshire grin. "Oh? Are we going to have to plan a second wedding? Maybe a double?"

Midnight chuckled. "Maybe for Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo."

"Oh?"

Midnight nodded. "Oh, yeah. They deny it, but they're totally into each other."

"You don't say." I was already making plans on teasing them.

"Of course, Scootaloo is into a lot of people. Rainbow Dash, Rumble, Dinky, you, Big Mac..."

I chuckled. “Alright, that’s enough.”

"Is the food almost ready?" Jynx asked, coming into the kitchen. "I haven't eaten since a late breakfast."

"Yeah, just about," I said, returning my focus to the food. "Midnight, could you set the table?"

"Yeah," he said.

"I'll help," Jynx said.

By the time I finished with the food, the table was set. Everyone took a seat as I served the food.

As I sat down, I couldn't help but smile. This was our first, real family dinner.

The next day, I was on my way to work when I was tackled by a pink missile. The world spun away as I was launched into some nearby bushes.

"What were you thinking?!" Pinkie growled. "Don't you know you should space out that kinda thing? Now I gotta throw a combination baby shower/engagement party/adoption party! Any one of those are big, but all three at once?! Do you know how much work you just gave me?!"

"Uh... sorry?" I said.

"Okay," she said as she pulled away and started skipping off, while humming to herself.

I could only stare as she left. "These ponies are gonna be the death of me."

"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! I'm going to be an auntie!" Rainbow cheered.

"I'm so happy for you, Shiro," Rarity said.

"Yeah, same," said Cedric. "I’m wondering, though. Is going to be a pony, a tiger, or some weird hybrid?"

"Cedric!" Rarity scolded.

"Ah'm kinda hopin' tiger, but a weird hybrid would be cool, too," I replied.

"Shiro!"

"I'm definitely hoping for a weird hybrid," Rainbow said.

"Rainbow!"

“Rarity!” Pinkie cheered as she popped out of nowhere and slapped each of us with an envelope.

“Pinkie!”

Pinkie was already gone, though.

“Are we sure she doesn’t use chaos magic?” I asked.

“Twilight checked for that, like, a hundred times. Jynx, too,” Rainbow said.

“Shiro, I know it may be hard, but it really is best to just let it be,” Rarity said. “Trying to figure out Pinkie Pie is asking for a headache.”

I chuckled. “Ah’m already well aware. That doesn’t mean Ah can’t speculate or wonder.”

“Just don’t think you’re going to be the one to figure it out,” Rainbow said. “Brighter minds than any of ours have tried and failed.”

“True, but Shiro is a chaos mage,” Cedric reminded. “Maybe he might have some perspective ‘greater minds’ don’t.”

“Besides,” I grinned. “It can be fun to speculate.”

“So... you having a bachelor party?” Rainbow asked with a smirk.

I laughed. “Damn right Ah am!”

I knew Pinkie’s party was going to be big, but I didn’t know it was going to take up four blocks. According to AJ, it was the biggest Pinkie Party in almost five years and the third or fourth biggest ever, not counting holiday parties.

I was pretty proud of that.

Pony after pony congratulated us on all three of our celebratory topics, many asking the same question as to what species the tyke was going to be. Most were surprised to learn we didn’t know.

Midnight spent most of the time hanging out with the orphans that remained while he could. He found out that most of them were getting adopted, too, and the rest were going to more permanent foster homes.

Jynx was spending most of the party having ‘girl talk’ with Rarity. It didn’t take a genius to guess what they were talking about.

As for me, I was just roving around, talking to whoever would put up with me. At the moment, that was our local incognito princess. Apparently, she and Jynx were working on some pretty cool stuff with what was found in the Crystal Spire and a few other recent discoveries.

“So... let me get this straight,” I said, trying to sum up what Twilight said. “You’re sayin’ you can use crystal magic with this runic magic?”

“That’s right, and with that, we can create persistent effects,” Twilight said. “Imagine the possibilities! Bridges spanning massive bodies of water made out pure magic, or houses built wherever you want in an instant. That isn’t even touching on the more complex stuff. Jynx believes she can figure out how to create simple machines using it. She’s trying to use it to power a train, and we might see the first test within a week!”

“She didn’t tell me all that. Now Ah’m kinda upset,” I groused.

Twilight giggled. “We didn’t have anything solid until this morning.”

“Oh...” I cleared my throat. “Well, that’s fine, then.”

“I have a feeling this is going to change Equestria forever, and your fiance is leading the charge,” Twilight said.

“Speaking of, where is Jynx?” I asked. “Ah haven’t seen her for more than an hour.”

“Oh, last I saw she and Rarity were heading toward the boutique,” Twilight said. “They’re probably planning her dress. You know, since she’s there, you should go ask Rarity about a suit.”

“Tryin’ to get rid of me, already?” I teased.

“What? No!” Twilight replied. “I enjoy our talks. I honestly think it would be a good idea.”

“Twi... I was teasin’,” I said with a deadpan look.

“Oh... right,” Twilight said with an embarrassed smile.

“Ah’ll talk to you later,” I said as I turned to head toward the boutique.

“I’ll get copies of the research papers we put together for you, if you want,” Twilight replied.

“Ah’d like that,” I replied.

I made my way toward the boutique, greeting and chatting as I went. So many ponies were looking to contribute to our wedding, it brought a tear to my eyes. From Lyra offering to provide the music to Bonbon putting her rivalry with the Cakes on hold to make the cake.

That last one wasn’t as special as they make it seem. They try to talk as if they’re bitter enemies, destined to be at odds for eternity, but everyone knows they’re close friends. They actually reminded me of Rainbow Dash and Applejack in that way.

As I got close, I saw a familiar trio talking.

“Lieutenant, report,” I said as I approached.

Scootaloo immediately snapped to attention and saluted. “Captain! All’s quiet on the Northern perimeter, sir!”

Applebloom snickered, “At least for a few minutes.”

“Applebloom!” Sweetie complained. “I don’t want to think even think about that!”

“About what?” I asked.

“Nothing important,” Sweetie grumbled.

“She’s just upset because her sister made us leave,” Scootaloo said.

“Didn’t want you three under foot while she’s workin’?” I ventured.

Applebloom smirked. “Somethin’ like that.”

“So, Ah take it Jynx is in there with her, then?” I asked.

“Yeah, they’re in there, alright,” Sweetie said.

“Good, Ah gotta talk to Rarity,” I said. “Ah’ll talk to you girls later, alright.”

Sweetie nearly jumped. “Wait, th-”

Before she could finish, Applebloom wrapped a hoof around her mouth, muffling her.

“Ignore her,” Scootaloo said. “She’s just in a bad mood. Go on and have fun.”

They were up to something. That much was obvious, but as to what that could be, I had no idea. Still, they were good kids, so I knew it wasn’t going to be that bad. I figured I’d let them make their mistake and hopefully learn something.

I headed to the boutique and went in. The jingle of the bell rang out in an empty lobby. I wasn’t surprised, having seen the ‘closed’ sign. Rarity was focusing on our wedding, so obviously there wouldn’t be other customers.

I went into the back, expecting to find Rarity and Jynx in the fitting room,only to find it, too, void of life. Well, except Opal napping in the corner.

That left only one other place; Rarity’s inspiration room. I headed to the stairs, trying to listen out for voices. I did hear a voice, but it wasn't speaking words.

I reached the second floor and made my way down the hall, towards the voice at the end of the hall... coming from Rarity’s bedroom.

My padded paws carried me completely silently as I approached and peeked inside.

My suspicions were confirmed when I saw Jynx lying on her back with Rarity’s head between her legs. Jynx moaned, pressing Rarity’s face into her as Rarity devoured her pussy.

I stood there watching for several long seconds, stunned at the sight. As I watched, I realized there was only one thing I could do.

I stalked in, as quiet as I could. Then, when I was right behind her,I grabbed Rarity’s flanks, getting a startled yelp from her as I leaned over her back and said, “Enjoying my fiance without me, are you?”

“Sh-shiro?” Rarity stammered, a touch of fear in her tone.

“I didn’t say stop,” I purred in her ear. “Just look at poor Jynx. You can’t just leave her like that.”

Jynx, for her part, just watched us with an amused smirk.

“O-oh, of course,” Rarity said, her lips curling into a slight smile despite her heart still racing. “How terribly rude of me.”

Now with a front row seat, I watched as Rarity’s tongue plunged back into Jynx’s snatch. Jynx moaned, her eyes gazing into mine. “You like seeing your best friend eating out your fiance?”

“Oh, yes. Very much,” I answered as my paw brushed down her side to

“Well, don’t you think you should show your appreciation?” she asked.

“Hmm~” I hummed, theatrically, my paw reaching back to lightly brush Rarity’s pussy. “How should I do that?”

Rarity let out a moan and pressed her hips back. I moved back, slightly, denying her.

Jynx’s hooves went to the back of Rarity’s head. “Oh~ That’s a good question. What do you think, Rarity? How should you be rewarded?”

Rarity pulled back and turned to look back at me and said, “Fuck me while I fuck your future wife.”

I stared with wide eyed shock as she gave me the most potent bedroom eyes I’ve ever seen.

Then she moaned.

I didn’t even realize I moved yet I was already balls deep in her.

“There’s a good kitty,” Rarity cooed.

When the heck did she take control? Did she ever even not have it?

I didn’t even care anymore. It was sexy as hell.

I had imagined my first time with Rarity would be a nice spa day, or helping her relieve stress after a particularly heavy order, taking it nice and slow. Instead, it was like a National Geographic documentary.

I hammered into Rarity, her moans driving Jynx to a quick orgasm. Jynx’s forehooves pressed Rarity into her crotch as she cried out. Her hips twitched and convulsed as she rode her carnal high.

When Jynx eventually relaxed and released Rarity’s head, I pulled Rarity back into me. With her more firmly under me, I let loose. The sounds of flesh colliding, Rarity’s moans, and my growls and grunts were so loud it was doubtless it could be heard outside.

At the time, though, all I cared about was reducing the mare beneath me to a puddle of fucked mare.

That was something I was succeeding in quite thoroughly as Rarity’s moans grew to a crescendo until she cried out, clenching around me as I unloaded into her.

Rarity collapsed onto the bed and I on her. I barely had the energy to roll off of her.

We rested for several minutes before a small bottle floated in front of my face in a baby blue aura.

“Drink this,” Rarity said.

“What is it?” I asked.

“A vitality potion,” Rarity said. “We aren’t finished. Not by a long shot.”

I sighed in content, holding Jynx as Rarity snored next to us, her mane quite disheveled and coat slick with sweat.

“You know,” Jynx said, sleepily laying on my chest. “Once Rainbow finds out you and Rarity did it, she’s likely to rape you.”

“Eeyup.”

Chapter 28: Documenting an Element

The not-pony was already gone when I left the cavern.

Somehow, I wasn’t surprised when I turned around and found the cave, much like my guide, had vanished.

I laughed and looked down at the weapon I now held. It’s shaft of braided wood shimmered with the same rainbow light as the platinum-like blades.

“An actual divine element,” I said, reverently. “But... what does it do? And how am I going to carry it?”

It was a large weapon, and carrying it around everywhere I go would be unreasonable. I typically use Bakura’s weapons because I didn’t have to carry them, and my spells were small enough to fit several into my belts. They were easy to carry, but this, not so much.

As if it read my mind, the weapon glowed and shrunk, the wood became soft and flexible, like yarn, and the blades dangled almost like pendants.

I stared at it for a few moments before realizing what happened. I put it around my neck and hooked the blades together.

It was a necklace.

“Well, that’s convenient,” I said.

I grabbed the shaft-turned-necklace and pulled. It immediately came off and grew to its former glory. I wanted to swing it around. Mess around with it to figure out what else it could do, but I decided against it. With how abruptly I left, I needed to get back to assure everyone I’m okay.

I willed it to return to necklace form and it obeyed. “That’s awesome.”

Putting the legendary, god-soul infused, ultimate weapon turned fashion accessory around my neck again, I made my way back through the forest.

Only a single timberwolf tried to hinder me, but it was quickly scared off by my silver flame.

I got back to town where I dismissed my summoned weapons. I glanced at the clock tower when it came into view. It had only been about two hours since I had left.

“Helluva two hours,” I said with a chuckle.

The party might have even still been going on, so I decided to stop by the library. I needed to talk to Twilight, anyway. I needed to know if she knew anything about Gaea’s Thorn.

I got to Golden Oaks and saw figures moving around inside. I was right.

I entered and immediately was swarmed by everyone else.

“What happened?”

“Where did you go?”

“Is everything alright?”

That was Twilight, Jynx, and Fluttershy, respectively.

“Ah... had to go talk to someone,” I said. “It’s not important, right now.”

“Wait, did you leave just for some new bling?” Rainbow asked.

The others looked at my new necklace, curiously. Twilight, though, gasped.

“Shiro... where did you get that?” she asked. She must have been able to feel the divine magic inside it, being a demigod, herself.

I fumbled with the necklace, brushing a thumb along the blade. “That’s a long story, and this is still a party. Speakin’ of, where’s Spike?”

Rainbow and Pinkie snickered and Twilight groaned.

“Wait... they’re still at it?” I asked.

“The guy’s got three years worth of blue balls to let out,” Jynx said. “I’d be surprised to see them before morning.”

“Actually, it is getting late,” Fluttershy said. “I need to check on my animals and make sure they’re all okay. I’ll see you in a little bit.”

I gave her a quick kiss in acknowledgement as she left.

“Yeah, and I have to get up early to receive some weather deliveries,” Rainbow said.

“So this isn’t still a party?” I asked.

“Sorry, I guess you missed the rest of it,” Pinkie said. “That’s okay. We’ll have another soon enough.”

As everyone else filed out, only Twilight, Jynx, and I remained.

“So,” I said as I turned toward them. “Ah might have somethin’ for your study night.”

Ever since Jynx officially moved to Ponyville she and Twilight had set aside one day out of the week, every Friday, as a ‘study over’. Somehow, being the nerds they are, they managed to combine a sleepover with a study group. Jynx would stay over and the two of them would study all night.

“I’ll say you do,” Twilight said, eyeing my necklace with hunger.

“What is it?” Jynx asked. Even without her horn she’s still a unicorn and could sense magic. However, divine magic, according to what I read, was something else. With very few exceptions, only divines could actually sense divine magic.

“It’s a divine element,” Twilight said.

Jynx gasped, looking at it in a whole new light.

“It was a gift... from Gaea,” I said.

Both of them gasped again and looked at me with wide eyes.

I reached up and pulled it off, willing into its weapon form. “She called it ‘Gaea’s Thorn’.”

Twilight’s brow furrowed in confused thought. “Gaea’s thorn? But... Gaea never made any weapons. Or so I thought. I’ve studied all eighty-nine known elements, and I can say for certain I’ve never heard of this one.”

I smiled, holding it out to the pair of adorable scholars. “Well, you’re in luck, because Ah’m leavin’ it here with you two to poke, prod, and figure out, because all Ah know about it is it can turn into a pretty neat piece of jewelry.”

“R-really?” Jynx asked, eyes shimmering in pure delight as Twilight reverently accepted the divine weapon. “I get to catalog a previously unknown divine element?!”

I smiled and nodded. “That’s right.”

She let out a squeal of delight. “Oh, I’m so giving you head tomorrow!”

I gave her a sultry grin. “Why wait?”

“Oh, no,” Twilight interjected. “She’s mine tonight.”

That was another reason behind the study over. About a month ago, Jynx and Twilight started dating. This not only gave them a night to dedicate to each other, but it gave me and Fluttershy the same.

“Oh, fine,” I said. “But tomorrow, Ah’m holdin’ you to that... and the bed.”

Jynx purred, “Oh, you better.”

I gave her a kiss and made for the door. “You better have mah wife home in one piece, tomorrow,” I said to Twilight. “Along with a detailed description of everything you did to her.”

Jynx rolled her eyes, pushing me out the door. “Get out and go bang your own girlfriend so I can bang mine.”

“Yes ma’am,” I said, letting myself be ejected.

I chuckled as I started toward Fluttershy’s. I swear, I married a nympho.

Of course, I wasn’t much better.

As I walked, my mind went back to what else I had discovered in the forest. That mare, the one that betrayed us in the Crystal Spire and later attacked the orphanage, was somehow involved with the increased, strange monster attacks? How? Who was she? Jynx said she was a known and respected member of the science community, but how much of that was real?

The not-pony said she really was a cultist. That much was suspected, but it wasn’t confirmed. Of course, just the word of some random ‘pony’ in the woods wouldn’t be enough for the authorities, even if it was enough for me.

I shook my head, clearing it. Those were thoughts for another time. For now, it was Fluttershy time.

I quietly approached the cottage. She would still be outside, going on her evening rounds. I crept around, spotting her stuffing the birdhouses with new straw and paper for insulation.

I snuck as silently as a shadow, creeping toward her.

“Can you fill the water troth?” she asked, not even looking toward me.

I slumped. “Okay, Ah know none of your birds told you, that time.”

She just turned a smile toward me. “Nope. I smelled you.”

I opened my mouth to reply, but realized I was, in fact, up wind and she was, in fact, a predator.

“Damn,” I said as I shook my head and went to do as she requested. “You’re too good.”

“It’s my job to know when big, bad, nasty predators are stalking poor, innocent little ponies,” Fluttershy said, giving me big, doe eyes.

I turned on the water to fill the large tub. “Oh, and what happens when one is stalkin you?”

Fluttershy giggled. “Then I call on my handsome, brave hero to come save me.”

“And what if the big, bad, nasty predator is your handsome, brave hero, gone feral and wild?” I purred as I turned back to stalk toward her again, though, obviously, not really trying to hide.

“Then I suppose I will be eaten,” Fluttershy said, feigning hopelessness. “My friends will come to find nothing but my thoroughly devoured remains.”

I hummed in mock thought, scratching my chin. “You know, Ah bet Rainbow would love to join me for a nice meal for two.”

Fluttershy giggled. “Oh, stop. You’re making me blush.”

Naturally, I did stop. Fluttershy was the type that could take some, slight teasing, but never much. I found that once you get a blush, it’s time to ease up. Any more and she starts to get uncomfortable.

I went back to the tub and turned off the water.

“Would you care for some evening tea?” Fluttershy asked, opening her back door.

“Ah would love some,” I said, following her inside.

I went to the living room and sat on the couch. Fluttershy soon followed, a tray on her back with a few little sandwiches. She set them down on her coffee table and went back for the tea kettle just as it started to whistle.

I grabbed one of the sandwiches. Fluttershy insisted on preparing the meals on our day. She said that I should have one day where someone else cooked for me. Of course, seeing as we had a party today, it was less a meal and more a snack to round out what we ate at the party.

She soon came back with the tea pot held in her mouth. I had to force myself to not help. She insisted that she serve me on our days. She said I spent the rest of the week serving everyone else, so I should at least have an evening where I’m the one being served.

She set it down and asked, “What kind would you like, today?”

“Ah’ll take some of that orange spice tea,” I replied.

She served up the tea and took a seat on the couch, snuggled up at my side.

“It’s hard to believe Spike’s already a pre-adult,” Fluttershy said. “It feels like only yesterday he was just an adorable little baby dragon.”

The concept of a ‘pre-adult’ was still rather novel to me. It was like a trial run of adulthood except you didn’t have a choice about purchasing the whole thing. One was given most of the perks of adult-hood and only some of the responsibilities. I had to wonder if it would work on Earth.

Nah, kids were idiots. If anything, the age of adulthood should be raised on Earth.

“Speaking of babies, it won’t be long before yours is here,” Fluttershy said. “Oh, I can’t wait.”

She was always so giddy when talking about babies of any kind.

I chuckled. “Maybe you’ll find a nice stallion to give you one or two... dozen.”

Fluttershy giggled. “That would be nice... but I don’t think it’ll happen. I doubt I’ll ever have a foal of my own.”

I scoffed. “Nonsense. You’re a gorgeous mare, who’s kind, lovin’, encouraging’, can turn into a badass dragon-pony. What stallion wouldn’t want you?”

“In case you haven’t noticed, I’m not very good around ponies and worse around stallions,” she said. “If I ever find a special someone, they’ll probably be a mare, and even then it’ll probably be them that has the foal.”

I sighed and gave her a quick kiss. “Ah’ll tell you what. If you get with a mare, Ah’ll put a foal in you, if you want. Ah’ll get the compatibility spell and everything, just to make sure it ain’t part tiger.”

Fluttershy looked at me with wide eyes. “Really? You would do that for me?”

I chuckled. “Of course Ah would.”

Fluttershy smiled as she put her hooves around my chest. “Oh, thank you. You’re such a wonderful boyfriend.”

I smiled. “You deserve only the best.”

Contrary to what one might believe, my relationship with Fluttershy wasn’t a very sexual one. Most of our dates ended with us just cuddling. We just loved being with each other. Of course, that made the times we did make love that much better.

Thus, while Jynx and Twilight probably fucked like lesbian bunnies, I just held an adorable yellow and pink pony all night, and I was perfectly okay with that.

In part because I fully intended to hold Jynx to the promise of oral she made the evening before.

As I passed through town on y way back to Twilight’s, I saw Spike and Rarity in the market, the young dragon helping her like he often did as if the previous night never happened. I gave the pair a wave which they returned.

I got to the library and raised a paw to knock on the door. Before I could, the door flung open and Jynx nearly plowed into me.

“Oh, Shiro, perfect timing,” she said. “I have to head to Canterlot.”

I furrowed my brow. “Why so suddenly?”

“I have something I have to check. I’ll be back tonight,” she said.

“You can take the next one,” Twilight said from within. “I need you here.”

That confused me a bit, but I tried to ignore it. “Aw, come on. You made me a promise yesterday.”

Jynx rolled her eyes. “I’ll do it tonight.”

“But what about me?” Twilight said. At the questioning glance I gave her, she explained. “We were so busy studying last night that we both fell asleep.”

Ah. Twi didn’t get any either, then.

Jynx winced. “I know, and I’m sorry. I’ll make time for us tomorrow, okay.”

Jynx gave Twilight a quick kiss, then turned and gave me a slightly deeper one, and then rushed off as quickly as a pregnant mare can waddle.

The two of us watched her go, me still a bit confused about what just happened and Twilight frustrated.

“Really? She’s just going to cold clam me and run off?” she stated with a huff.

“And she blue balled me, so Ah’m right there with you,” I said.

I glance between Twilight and my retreating wife before going into the library. I went to the table by the door, opened the drawer, grabbed the ‘Closed for Emergency’ sign, and hung the sign on the door.

Twilight yelped as I picked her up and threw her over my shoulder. “Wh-what are you doing?”

“Solving our problem,” I said as I carried her inside, and slammed the door behind us.

I carried her to the table in the center of the room and set her down on her rump on the edge, with her back legs hanging up over the edge.

Twilight, finally over the surprise of my sudden action, asked, “Aren’t you even going to ask for consent?”

I just looked up at her and replied, “Nah.”

Twilight rolled her eyes, but didn’t protest. I knew her well enough to know if she didn’t want it she would say so. She never had trouble saying what she meant.

I brushed my fingers through her fur as I licked, kissed, and nipped as her chest, moving lower. Pony nipples may not have been any more sensitive than the rest of their belly, but I still enjoyed playing with them. I gave each a quick nip and suckle as I moved down.

Twilight let out a soft sigh, leaning back on one hoof while the other rested on my head, coaxing me further. I let her guide me between her parted thighs. She moaned quietly as I gave her a few testing licks.

She wasn’t quite wet enough, but she was getting there quickly. My tongue lapped at her folds and button, speeding the process on.

I jolted in surprise as I felt a strange, tingling sensation on my dick. I looked down to see a faint purple mist surrounding it. It wasn’t as dense as a levitation aura. It was more like a faint cloud, gently caressing my penis.

I couldn’t take it anymore. I pulled myself up onto the table, guided myself to her entrance with one paw, and slid my tip across her, lubing myself up. I slid in and wasted no time in getting started. Twilight shifted her hooves to my neck to hold herself up.

With Jynx and Fluttershy, it was love.

With Rainbow Dash and Rarity, it was fun.

With Twilight, right then, it was just fucking.

We were just two people with needs, satisfying them with each other.

I pounded into her, my hips slapping into hers as she curled hers to meet mine. My paw reached down to squeeze her cutie mark and pull her into me.

As pent up as I was, I knew I wasn’t going to last long, and it looked like Twilight wouldn’t, either. I popped first, blasting my load into her. I powered through, hammering her, trying to get her there, too. Finally, just as my orgasm finished, her’s began. I forced myself to continue a bit longer.

Finally, her own orgasm faded and I pulled out.

Twilight panted, catching her breath before she looked up at me and said, “Thanks... I needed that... but you’re cleaning the mess.”

I chuckled. “As you command, your highness.”

Chapter 32: Fatherhood

I didn’t want to leave the hospital. I wanted to stay with Jynx and little Razor Wind, but she eventually browbeat me into going home and relaxing. She brought up the fact that I would be having to help take care of both her and the baby for a couple days when they came home as she would still be recovering a little, so I needed to go home and relax while I could.

Relaxing, though, had to wait, as the moment I left the hospital I was beset by a quartet of excited youngsters.

“What’s he like?” Midnight asked.

“Is he really part pegasus?” Scootaloo followed up.

“Is he super adorable?” Sweetie Belle joined in the barrage.

“When can we meet him?” Applebloom capped off the assault.

I chuckled. “He was only just born, yes, absolutely, and soon.”

“We demand pictures!” Sweetie stated, stamping a hoof.

“As you wish,” I said as I pulled out a few pictures Rarity took for us.

“Oh my gosh, he’s so cute!” Sweetie squeed so loud it hurt.

“When are they coming home?” Midnight asked.

“Not for a few days, Ah’m afraid,” I explained. “You’re brother’s a hybrid, and that means he might have some... complications.”

“Oh, right,” Midnight said, a little worried. “But, he’s a hybrid because your magic made it possible, right? Your magic would have made sure everything’s fine.”

“Possibly, but magic can only do so much. Ah’m only so powerful, after all,” I explained. “But don’t worry. Ah think it’ll be okay, too.”

“Yeah, if your magic did it, I’m sure he’s fine,” Scootaloo said with a confident nod. “So, what are you going to be doing now?”

“Well, me and Shy are probably goin' to finish up our date,” I said. “What about you kids?”

“We were actually going to head back to Rarity’s and see if we can help her out with anything,” Midnight said.

“Oh? Well, behave for her. Ah take it you’re stayin’ the night at her place?'' I guessed.

“Probably,” Sweetie said.

“Does Rarity have enough to make dinner for all of you?” I asked

Sweetie pondered for a moment. “I’m not sure, but if she doesn’t we’ll probably get something from Hay Burger.”

“You don’t have to do that,” I said. “If she needs more, get some stuff from our house. Midnight, you have your key, right?”

“Eeyup,” Midnight said. “I never leave home without it.”

“Atta boy,” I said. “You kids have fun.”

“Kay!” they replied, together, before running off.

I chuckled as they sped away, almost knocking several ponies down. It was good seeing them still willing to act like foals. Most ponies their age were too worried about growing up as soon as possible.

In less than two years, they were going to be pre-adults. That was still a concept I was getting used to. They would be expected to get part-time jobs. They would be able to drink alcohol, though only at home. Heck, they would even be allowed to have intimate relationships with older ponies.

I sighed. There was no point focusing on that, at least until they were thirteen. That thought reminded me that Scootaloo’s birthday was coming up.

“Ah should really start thinkin’ about a birthday present.”

I knocked on the door and called out, “Shy, it’s me!”

Just as I reached for the handle, the door flew open and yellow hooves grabbed me and yanked me inside. Before I knew it, Fluttershy leaped at me. I caught her just in time for her lips to impact mine in a brief but lustful kiss.

She pushed me back until I fell on the couch, and immediately started grinding on me. She was already so wet, it was easy to slip inside.

She let out a moan as she started bouncing on me. I had never seen her take charge like this. Every time we made love I was the one in control, which was a nice contrast to the more mutual love making with Jynx.

Even when she was in control, though, she still radiated the same loving tenderness. We still gazed into each other’s eyes as we climaxed together.

Fluttershy collapsed on top of me, panting, as I wrapped my arms around her. We basked in the afterglow of our love making for several minutes.

I had never seen Fluttershy so bold. The moment she answered her door, she was all over me.

“What’s got you so frisky?” I asked. “And before you apologize or somethin’, Ah liked it.”

Fluttershy chuckled. “I guess I am rather predictable. Seeing little Razor Wind just got me thinking about being a mommy, and... well...”

“Ah see,” I said, holding her tighter. “You wanna be a mother.”

Fluttershy rested her head against my chest as she nodded. “I really want to be married before I do, but I’m not sure I will ever find someone.”

“You’re kiddin', right?” I said. “You’re one of the most amazing mares Ah’ve ever known. If Ah never met Jynx, you would already be married.”

Fluttershy sighed, blissfully, at that. “Are you trying to make me jealous of her?”

I chuckled. “Nah. You still have me, and one day you’ll find someone who’ll make you a very, very, happy bride.”

“If I marry a mare, would you sire our foal?” she asked.

“Ah would be glad to,” I said, giving her a kiss on the cheek.

“And what if I don’t marry anyone?” she asked, a little quieter.

I thought for a moment. “Ah’ll tell you what. Give it a few years. If you don’t find someone, Ah’ll give you a baby if you still want me to.”

I felt little droplets of moisture on my chest as Fluttershy simply said, “Thank you.”

“Maybe we should go upstairs before we pass out?” I recommended.

“I’m comfortable here,” Shy replied, slowly drifting off.

That was good enough for me.

Midnight thought hard before settling on a course of action. “I’m going to use beast shape to turn into a giant ape.”

“Oh, right, you’re high enough level for that, now,” Applebloom said. “That’s gonna be great for fights like this.”

Midnight nodded as he said, “Eeyup, and now, I’m going to move between the golem and Thunder Dash and prepare to grapple the golem if it tries to get to her. How many turns until your spell is ready?”

Scootaloo checked her character sheet. “Let’s see... two more.”

“Alright, Applebloom, it’s your turn,” Sweetie Belle said.

Applebloom studied her sheet, looking for something she could possibly do. “Ah can’t attack it, cause I’ll hurt the foal inside it, and mah spells are only good for damage or healin’, and neither do any good here... The only thing Ah can do is try to help Moon Beam grapple the dang thing.”

“Alright, girls, Midnight. It’s time to finish up and come down for dinner,” Rarity called.

“Sweet! I’m starving!” Scootaloo cheered.

The foals rushed downstairs and quickly gathered around the dinner table.

“Since it’s so late, dinner will be light,” Rarity said.

The foals let out collective groans.

“Now, now,” Rarity admonished. “It isn't good to eat too much as late as it is. ’ll make up for it with a hearty breakfast. Waffles, eggs, hay bacon, and various fruits, with fresh milk.”

That satisfied their complaints and they quieted down. As soon as Rarity set the plates in front of them, they dug in as ravenously as Rarity would allow at her table.

“So, have you four been having fun?” Rarity asked.

“”Yeah,” Scootaloo said after swallowing a mouthful. “Sweetie’s a sadistic dungeon keeper.”

Rarity chuckled. “Oh? Maybe I should run a game for you?”

“No way!” Applebloom said. “Applejack told me about your campaigns. You’re a monster. Even Twilight can’t handle your crazy traps.”

“No way, Twilight?” Midnight asked in surprise. “No one can out smart Twilight.”

The girls snickered and Scootaloo started singing, “Midnight and Twilight sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G.”

“Shut up!” Midnight demanded, blushing.

Rarity cut off any further argument. “It’s not about simply outsmarting her, as much as out finessing her.”

“And no one finesses like my sister,” Sweetie cheered.

"See, now I kinda want to see this for myself," Midnight said. "Maybe you can run a game for us?"

"Perhaps next time," she replied. "After you finish eating, I want you four in the tub and then bed."

"Aww," the quartet of foals bemoaned.

"None of that, now," Rarity said, sternly. "The sooner you go to sleep, the sooner tomorrow will come and you can see Shiro's foal… or cub? His baby."

That got them moving. Rarity didn't even bother scolding them for shoveling their food into their mouths.

The following few days were a blur. The excitement of being a father, combined with the responsibilities that came with it left me busier than I had ever been.

Fluttershy had been helping out a ton, as had Rainbow Dash and Twilight, though to a lesser degree. Neither knew much about babies, and less about a baby like Razor, but they did what they could.

The real MVP, though, was Scootaloo. She stopped by every day, offering to run errands or help with chores. She even stayed with Jynx and Razor so I could go to work.

It was a week later that I had left work early, intent on surprising Jynx with her favorite meal when I heard voices from upstairs.

"-even though I've only grown, like, an inch in three years?" That was Scootaloo. "Or the fact that the doctors say I won't grow much more than that?"

"I wouldn't worry about that," Jynx replied. "Look, I know it doesn't seem like it now, but everything will work out. Besides, you have another year before you can try, so you have plenty of time to prepare."

I didn't want to eavesdrop more than I already had, so I called out, "Babe, you home?"

"We're upstairs," Jynx called.

I went up and found the ladies in our bedroom, Scootaloo holding and feeding Razor while Jynx watched from nearby.

"What are you two gossipin' about?" I asked, teasingly. "You talkin' about me?"

Jynx smirked. "Wouldn't you like to know. Too bad. Now, why are you home early?"

"Mister Rich had a big corporate get together and basically bought us out of our stock," I explained.

"You must have gotten a heck of a tip," Scootaloo said.

"Oh, you're right. Ah got a great tip. Ah wonder if there's any special day comin' up Ah can spend it on…" I said, pretending to think.

"Like a birthday?" Scootaloo ventured.

"Nope, no important birthdays any time soon," I said.

"Hey!" Scootaloo huffed, indignantly. "What about mine?"

I chuckled. "What? Ah said no 'important' birthdays. Ah didn't say anything about 'super important' birthdays. Ah got your present yesterday."

"Really?" she perked right up. "What is it?!"

I considered for a moment. "Hm… you know, with how much help you've been, Ah don't see why Ah can't give it to you early."

I went to the closet and pulled out an already wrapped gift, as long as Scoots.

"Really?" Scootaloo asked, basically salivating at the box.

"Yeah, go ahead," I said, handing it over.

She tore into it like a starving dingo into a particularly fat baby. When the paper was discarded and the box destroyed, Scootaloo stared, starry eyed, as she polled out a brand new arcane guitar (basically an electric guitar that doesn't need electricity or an amp).

"Wow!" She exclaimed.

"Ah remembered how you were lookin' at that thing when we were shoppin' for JR supplies," I explained.

Jynx added, "And that's not all. My old roommate from college lives here, too, and she agreed to teach you how to play. You know Octavia, right?"

"No way! She's, like, a music god!" Scootaloo said. "I thought she only taught classical, though."

"She prefers classical, but she loves all music, and is perfectly willing to teach anything," Jynx explained. "Just don't be surprised if you come out of it knowing how to play the flute, too."

Scootaloo buzzed to give Jynx a hug, then latched onto me. "Thank you, both! You're the best!"

She gave me a kiss on the cheek before she realized she was being 'sappy' and hopped away, blushing.

"Uh… y-yeah… thanks again," Scootaloo said, scratching her cheek, trying to hide her embarrassment. "I'm gonna go see Miss Octavia right away!"

"Don't you call her 'miss'," Jynx called after the fleeing filly. "She hates that."

"Okay," Scootaloo called back before the sound of the door shutting signaled her departure.

"Well, Ah think she likes mah gift," I said.

"Oh, you think so? I couldn't tell," Jynx teased.

"Yeah, what can Ah say? Ah'm a pro at readin' ponies," I said, smugly.

"Really?" Jynx asked, skeptically. "So you noticed-"

"Yes!" I said, quickly, interrupting her. "Ah noticed that, too. Let's change the subject, immediately."

Jynx giggled. "Fine. We can talk about something else, but we will talk about it eventually."

Author's Note

Would you want to see a scene between Midnight and Applebloom? And yes, I know I can do whatever I want. I want to know what you would want to read.

Also, I'm broke. Gimme money. https://www.patreon.com/Shirotora

Please :fluttercry:

Chapter 33: Love is in Bloom

WARNING: This chapter contains sex between two underage ponies. If you don't like that, read the "Teen" version of this chapter.

Jynx and I were talking to Scootaloo's mom and aunt, Holiday and Lofty while the kids played with Razor.

And by 'kids' I mean half of the Crusaders' class.

I couldn't blame them. Tiger cubs are the cutest little things ever. Add the pegasus half and you have the world's greatest chick magnet.

"You know, a part of me wants you to put one of those in me," Lofty said, teasingly.

"Lofty!" Holiday scolded. "You know how awkward that would be."

"That's why I said 'part of me'," Lofty returned. "I wouldn't do that to her."

"Yeah, let's not," I chuckled. "Anyway, Ah take it she took the news well."

"Of course," Holiday said. "Well, most of it, anyway. Of course she's glad she's no longer at risk, but... We all hoped her mana pathways would have healed enough for proper growth, but my little Scootaloo will always be this size."

I looked over to the kids. When I first came to Equestria, Scootaloo was already smaller than her friends, but while they've all hit growth spurts, she hadn't grown an inch.

"At least they healed before anythin' serious could develop," I offered.

"Thank Celestia," Holiday said. "We were so terrified that she would develop something awful."

Damaged mana pathways were one of the most serious conditions a pony could have. Being magical creatures, mana was more important than blood. Having damaged mana pathways, especially when still growing, often leads to serious or even fatal conditions. Scootaloo got off easy with just having her growth stunted.

Of course, though she was no bigger than a filly, she was obviously becoming a mare. Her hips were more pronounced, her legs were slightly thinner having lost their baby fat, and her snout a tad longer.

I was brought back with a throat being cleared.

"You know, we could go down to the mayor's office and fill out the consent forms, if you'd like," Lofty said with a grin.

"No no!" I said, waving a paw, defensively. "Ah was just… thinkin' about how hard this must all have been for her. Ah mean, Ah can't imagine livin' so long thinkin' that at any moment…"

"Yeah, she's a tough filly," Lofty said with a proud smile. "She gets that from my brother. She can handle whatever life throws her way. That's why we actually already filled out those consent forms."

"Wait, what?!" I asked, shocked.

She rolled her eyes. "Oh, you don't have to do anything with them right now, or ever. I'm just saying, we trust you and her to make the right decision."

I winced, and rubbed the back of my neck. "Yeah, thanks for the thought, but Ah'm still tryin' to convince mahself to go through with it in a year. Ain't no way Ah can do it now."

I'm guessing that by now, you can figure out what we were talking about. Scootaloo wasn't very good at hiding her crush. It didn't take me, or anyone else, long to realize why she was trying to spend so much time around me.

The problem was twofold. First, I was still weird about dating someone else. With Fluttershy, she's just so amazing that I can't bring myself to care. With Scootaloo, well, she's amazing, too, so I was sure I could get over that. It was the second reason that was making it difficult. Three guesses what that was.

Sure, I understood that ponies develop faster than humans. The Crusaders showed me that every day. They were only twelve (thirteen, for the birthday girl) but they were already more mature than many adults I knew back on Earth.

Still, it wasn't something I could just decide to overlook. It didn't help that her being so much smaller than me just drove her age home.

"We figured as much," Holiday said. "We just thought we would let you know so that things can happen naturally. We aren't telling you to make it official right now-"

"Though don't let that stop you," Lofty interjected.

Her wife glared at her as she continued. "- We're just asking that you do what you feel is right when you feel it's time."

I sighed. "Ah'll try. Ah can at least promise it won't happen before then."

"In the meantime, why don't we start some of the games," Holiday said. "Before the kids get restless."

Scootaloo couldn't stop smiling, even as they worked to clean up after the other foals went home.

"Someone had a good time," Sweetie said.

Scootaloo shrugged. "A day of my best friends, presents, and a whole table of my favorite foods, why wouldn't I be? Oh, and the fact that I'm not going to die of mana rot. That's nice, too."

"Are you sure it ain't a certain someone that put that smile on your face?" Applebloom teased.

Scootaloo blushed. "What about you? Why haven't you asked Midnight out?"

"Ah didn't want to take away from your birthday," Applebloom said with a pout.

"Well, the party's over, and he's right over there," Sweetie pointed out.

"I-it's still your birthday!" Applebloom excused.

"Well, as the birthday girl, I want you to ask him out," Scootaloo demanded.

"Hey, Midnight," Sweetie called. "Applebloom wants to talk to you!"

"Sweetie Belle!" Applebloom growled.

"Just ask him," Sweetie said, rolling her eyes at Applebloom's threatening glare.

"What's up?" Midnight asked as he approached.

Sweetie hip bumped Applebloom forward, nearly right into Midnight's face.

"Uh… hi," Applebloom said, awkwardly.

"Hi," Midnight replied.

"Uh… l-lovely weather, huh?" Applebloom stammered.

Midnight scrunched his brow in confusion, glancing up, before his eyes widened. "Oh… I see. Uh, yeah. I'd love to."

"Wait what?" Applebloom, Sweetie, and Scootaloo said.

"Dad said when a girl acts all weird, and says random, mundane things, like about the weather, even though you talk to them all the time, she's trying to ask you out," Midnight explained. "And… well… I'd like that, too. Would Sunday work? Mom has company coming over, and wants me out of the house anyway."

"Y-yeah," Applebloom said, absentmindedly. "Sunday."

"A-alright… I'll see you then," Midnight said before running off with a pep in his step.

"Wait… who asked who?" Sweetie asked.

"I got no idea," Scootaloo replied.

"Then, who won the bet?"

"I got it," Jynx said when a knock came from the door.

It was just us at the moment. Midnight was out on his first date/school report and Razor was with Fluttershy. That left just me, Jynx, and… this guy.

"Birch!" Jynx said with a smile. "Come on in."

This guy was a problem for me. Not because he did something wrong, or because he was a bad guy, but because he represented a social hurdle for me.

"Shiro, this is Professor Birch Seed," Jynx introduced. "Birch, this is my husband, Shirotora."

"Call me Shiro," I said, reaching out a paw.

"Birch," he replied, taking my paw, albeit nervously.

"Why don't we sit down?" Jynx offered.

I struggled to keep from glaring at the guy. He seemed like a good pony, so far, and Jynx wouldn't have invited him otherwise.

Still, he was everything my human mind rebelled against, what it wanted to hurt.

Jynx's new boyfriend.

Okay, so they weren't actually dating, yet. That was what this visit was for. It was to introduce the prospective boyfriend to the husband in order to get his okay.

With Twilight and Fluttershy, we both knew them so there was no need. I liked Twilight and think she and Jynx are great together, and Jynx felt the same about Shy and I. This guy, though, I had never met.

Of course, even if it were Big Mac, or Carrot Cake, I would have probably been feeling the same way I was. It wasn't just that I didn't know him, it was another old social norm of Earth that didn't really apply here. It was that another male was trying to move in on my female.

Okay, if it was Big Mac, I probably wouldn't have minded, but let's face it, he's like the George Clooney of ponies in that there's nothing gay about a man saying, "damn, he's sexy".

If you came home early and found your wife having an affair with Big Mac, you wouldn't even be mad. You'd just say, "that makes sense". And carry on with your day.

This guy, though, was no Big Mac, so I was going to run him through the ringer if he wanted my approval.

He was an attractive stallion, if my judgment was any good. He fit his namesake with a birch-bark-gray coat and leaf-green mane, cut short and slightly mussed. He wasn't particularly muscular, but clearly put an effort into his physique.

He was also a bit older, I guessed in his thirties. That and the fashionable square rimmed glasses gave him an 'friendly approachable teacher' look.

"So, it's nice to finally meet you, Shiro," Birch said. "Jynx has told all of us at the university a lot about you."

"All good, Ah hope," I said with a warm smile.

"Oh, heavens no. She complains non stop about you," he said with a smirk.

Okay, maybe this guy wasn't so bad.

"I kid, of course," Birch said. "Yes, the vast majority is good. I hated it."

"Oh?" I cocked an eyebrow.

"Every good thing she said just cemented the fact that I had lost my chance to be her husband," he said. "I was honestly surprised when she said you agreed to meet with me. Few terrans would be willing to give a stallion a chance."

"Ah'm not gonna lie, part of me wants to snatch you up by the throat and tell you to stay away from mah wife," I said, pausing a bit to let that soak in. "But, Ah'm tryin' mah best to adapt. This isn't Earth, it's Equestria. Things are done differently here, and they even make sense. Ah actually like how Equestria does things, but twenty five years of livin' a certain way ain't easily forgotten."

Birch nodded in understanding. "Yes, my grandfather went through the same thing. Though, it took him nearly a decade to get where you are."

"Ah was already kinda open minded," I said with a shrug. "At least, Ah like to think Ah was. So, what exactly do you do at CU?"

"I teach reagentology and botany," he replied.

"Reagentology?" I inquired.

"The study of the magical properties of reagents and their interactions with each other and other magics," he explained.

"He actually helped with a few issues with my engine," Jynx added.

"Well, then, thank you for helpin' make mah motorcycle possible," I said.

"Why don't you boys talk a bit more while I go check on dinner," Jynx said before getting up and heading to the kitchen.

As soon as she was gone, I turned back to Birch and said, "Ah'm sure you can guess, but if you hurt her in any way…"

To my surprise, Birch laughed. "Oh, please. We both know if that happened there wouldn't be enough of me left for you to do a damn thing to after Jynx gets through with me."

I had a feeling this guy was going to be getting my blessing by the end of the night.

"Okay, so, these lil guys aren't really harmful, but they eat things that can be helpful, so we still try to get rid of 'em," Applebloom explained as she pulled a little bug off a tree.

They were doing a report about the ecology of orchards, and how they have become a kind of pony-made sub-biome.

“What do you mean, ‘get rid of’?” Midnight asked.

“Oh, we don’t kill ‘em. We try to move them to the forest,” Applebloom assured.

“Ah, okay,” Midnight said, taking notes. "So, what's wrong with the tree?"

Applebloom looked at him in confusion. "What do you mean? Ain't nothin' wrong with it."

Midnight got closer, studying it closely. "Are you sure?"

He lifted a hoof and scratched at the bark. A chunk broke off, revealing a little hole, about half an inch wide surrounded by purple veins.

"Oh, shit!" Applebloom cursed and ran off toward the farmhouse, calling out, "stay there!" as she did.

Soon after, she returned with Applejack in tow.

Applejack examined the hole and sighed. "Eeyup. That's a void worm, alright. How'd you spot it?"

"I don't know," Midnight said. "Something just seemed off about it."

Applejack gave him a curious look and hummed in thought. "You got good instincts. Ah know you're a bit young, still, but if you ever want a job, I can ask your pa. So long as you two don't distract each other."

"We haven't even taken one makeout break," Applebloom said, proudly.

She and Applejack chuckled as AJ pulled a rune covered jar out of her saddlebag along with a crystal.

"Midnight, you wanna do the honors?" Applejack asked, holding the objects out to him.

"Okay," he replied as he took them. "What do I do?"

"First, you place the jar up to the hole," Applejack explained and waited for him to do so. "Then, real quick like, you tap the gem to the base of the jar and as soon as the worm is sucked out, slap the lid on."

"All right." Midnight took a breath. "Applebloom, can you get the lid?"

"Yeah," she replied, grabbing the lid.

Midnight counted down, "Three… two… one… Now!"

Midnight tapped the jar and, with a squelch, a fat little worm was sucked out of the tree and into the jar. He quickly pulled the jar away and held it to Applebloom who immediately plugged it with the lid.

"Nice job," Applejack said.

Midnight looked at the little thing. It was only around four or five inches long and half an inch thick. He tried to discern the color, but it was hard to even look at. He thought it might have been a dull violet, or maybe a dark red.

"What is it? It's giving me a headache," he said.

"That there's a void worm," Applejack explained. "Some good for nothin' wannabe 'void biologist' figured he'd conjure up some void critters to study. However, he was usin' a cage for somethin' no smaller than a cat. Unfortunately for him and every orchard in the world, he summoned these little buggers. Well, the grown up version, anyway."

"So, when you say void worm, you mean they came from the void?" Midnight asked, rhetorically. "No wonder it's hard to look at. Dad said void demons normally have a form our brains can't fully comprehend, so demonology spells give them a form that we can."

"That's right," Applejack said. "That 'void biologist' wanted to study their natural form, though."

Applebloom added, "Ah heard they used to be worse lookin' but after so long they're closer to somethin' natural."

"Don't know about that," Applejack said. "But what they are now is a pain in the tail. Dang things are harder than sin to get rid of. You saved us a good dozen trees, Midnight."

Midnight couldn't help feeling a touch of pride from that.

Applejack took the jar and put it back in her saddlebag. "You almost done with your report? It's gettin' kinda late."

"Oh, yeah, Ah think we got enough," Applebloom said before turning to Midnight, a slight blush on her face. "So… um… d-do you, maybe, wanna stay the night?"

Midnight blushed, as well. "Yeah, I would like that."

Midnight and Applebloom followed Applejack back to the farmhouse.

As they neared, Applejack slowed down. "Bloom, why don't you go ahead. Ah wanna talk to Midnight for a bit."

"You better not be mean to him," Applebloom warned.

"Ah won't," AJ assured. "Ah just want to make sure he understands a few things."

Applebloom groaned. "Sorry, Midnight."

"It's okay. I was kind of expecting something like this," he said with a warm smile.

When Applebloom disappeared into the house, Applejack walked over to their porch bench and sat down, inviting Midnight to join her.

"Ah ain't gonna beat around the bush, Midnight. Ah like you. You're a good, honest, hard workin' young stallion. Mah little sis couldn't've chosen a better fella to be her first," Applejack began. "That said, she's still mah little sister, and that means Ah'm a tad protective of her. All Ah want is your assurance that you'll take things slow and look out for her."

"I will," Midnight assured.

"Alright," Applejack said, getting back to her hooves. "Also, keep in mind that even though your pa gave the okay, he still ain't exactly comfortable with it, so try to keep that in mind around him."

"I will," Midnight said, giving Applejack a quick hug before running inside.

"She wasn't too bad to you, was she?" Applebloom asked as he walked into her room.

"No, she was actually really cool," Midnight said as he made his way to the bed. "She just wanted to make sure we take it slow. Oh, and that we don't mention this to dad."

Applebloom giggled. "Yeah, he was rather insistent that we let him pretend we ain't doin' it."

As he climbed beside Applebloom, he asked, "So, how should we start?"

"Well, we only had a chance to make out twice..." Applebloom suggested. "Oh, wait!"

Applebloom jumped off the bed and ran to the door. She pressed a hoof to a decorative, gem studded apple and said, "Not a sound." The gems responded by flickering and emitting a faint shimmer across the door and walls.

"Soundproofin' charm," she explained before leaping back onto the bed and right on top of Midnight, knocking the wind out of him. "Now, where were we?"

Applebloom leaned down and captured Midnight's lips with her own. They weren't very experienced, and no tongues were used, but it was more than enough for the two young lovers.

Midnight jumped when he felt a hoof brush his sheath.

Applebloom pulled away. "Was that too rough?"

"N-no, I just wasn't expecting it," Midnight answered.

Applebloom snickered. "Really? We're gettin' ready to have sex and you weren't expecting me to touch your pecker?" She gave him her best 'sexy look' as she started brushing his sheath again.

Midnight blushed in embarrassment. "I mean, when you put it like that, of course it sounds dumb."

"That's 'cause it kinda is," Applebloom stated.

Midnight wanted to protest, but found it difficult with his girlfriend stroking his quickly emerging dick.

"Y-you're pretty good at this," Midnight stated. "Have you you…"

Applebloom shook her head as she continued to stroke him off. "Nah, but I asked Miss Rarity for some tips. She said to practice with bananas. She said that since they're so soft, you'll know if you make a mistake.

"'Course, that ain't all it helps with," she said as she started shuffling down.

"Wh-what? Wait, are you gonna…" Midnight stammered as he watched her lower herself until her snout was right by his shaft. His eyes widened as he realized what she was about to do.

His heart was pounding like a hummingbird's as he watched her tongue extend. A shock shot through him as she licked him across the entire length.

Applebloom opened her mouth and wrapped her lips around his tip just in time for his inexperience to show. He grunted as he exploded into her mouth.

She struggled to take it all. Feeling his splooge shooting down her throat made her want to gag. She fought it back as much as she could, but after three spurts, she had to pull away, taking the last two to the face.

"Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry!" Midnight said, panicked. "I didn't mean to, I swear!"

Applebloom giggled as she leaned over the side of the bed and retrieved a towel to wipe her face. "That's alright. Miss Rarity said you'd probably pop real quick. She said it's best to 'get the first one out of the way'. That way, you aren't as 'pent up'."

"Oh…" Midnight said, still panting slightly. "So… does that mean I should… uh... pop you, too?"

Applebloom thought for a moment. "She didn't say anythin' about that. Then again, she only ever told me what Ah should do."

"Well, it's only fair that if you do it, I should too, right?" Midnight reasoned. "Switch places with me."

Midnight sat up and Applebloom took his place laying back on the pillow. Midnight laid down between her legs, getting a good look at her for the first time.

"Now, I only ever read about this, so… sorry in advance if I'm bad at it," Midnight said before swallowing nervously.

He tried to run through what he read.

Start with the labia, licking gently up and down. Avoid the clitoris until it emerges on its own, otherwise it could be uncomfortable or even painful for the mare.

As she becomes more aroused, as noted by an increase in moisture, move inward with delicate but firm motions.

As he followed the guides, could tell he was doing something right, as Applebloom leaned back, moaning softly. He was doing it! He was actually making a filly moan. He thought it would be harder or that he would have messed something up at first, but he was doing it.

Reading for the win!

"Oh, mah gosh," Applebloom moaned. "You're actually not bad. Heck, you'd give Scootaloo a run for her money."

Midnight looked up at her, surprised. "Really? But It's my first time."

"And you're way better than she was her first time," Applebloom said.

Midnight felt pride swell up inside him. He never thought a colt even could be better than a filly without a ton of practice. They knew what felt good and what didn't because they actually had a vagina, after all.

"So, you want me to make you cum like this?" Midnight asked.

"Nah, it ain't that easy to make a marr cum with your tongue. Scoots hasn't made me or Sweetie cum, yet," Applebloom said, much to Midnight's surprise. "Besides, ah kinda wanna get to the good part."

Midnight gulped. This was it. The point that they became real, actual lovers.

"S-so… how do you… I mean, do you want me… on top, or…" Midnight stammered.

Applebloom considered for a moment. It was easier for a colt to hurt a filly than a filly to hurt a colt, but Midnight was so sweet and gentle she doubted he would. She, on the other hoof, had a tendency to get a bit… over excited.

"Why don't you take the lead?" Applebloom suggested. "Do you… want me like this, or… ya'know… pony style?"

"The book I read said that pony style is more comfortable for a pony's first time or if they're nervous," Midnight said.

Applebloom giggled. "Ah think both those apply to us. Gimme a sec."

Applebloom grabbed a thick, cylindrical pillow from her pillow pile. The common name was a 'cuddle pillow', but the technical term was a 'mounting cushion'. It's purpose… well, its name said it all, though some ponies had them just to cuddle with. Midnight wasn't sure which reason she had one, but he could guess which it was going to be used for.

She tucked the pillow between her forelegs and laid her barrel on it while keeping her hindlegs straight. She looked back at him, over her shoulder and said, "Ah-Ah'm ready," and shifted her tail aside.

Midnight took several deep breaths to steel his nerves and reared up onto her back. He shifted forward until his barrel was draped across her back and his hooves were resting on her withers.

They both let out a tiny gasp as his tip touched her opening. Then, Midnight moved forward again. It was just a bit, but it was enough for the final threshold to be broken and his first inch to sink inside her.

From that moment, it was like Midnight was running on autopilot. He gently glided forward, sliping the rest of his shaft into her depths before slowly starting to rock his hips.

Applebloom let out a moan as she was filled like never before. Sure, she and the girls experimented with toys, but they intentionally used toys much smaller than what they would likely experience with the real deal. That way, their first times would still be amazing, and boy was she glad they did.

Midnight was at least twice as big as their biggest toy. He reached far deeper than she even realized she went. The result was a pleasure like no other as he hit spots she didn't know existed.

As for Midnight, it was like nothing he had ever experienced. She was so soft and warm and… gooey? He couldn't think of a better word. It was wet and warm but not slimy. She flexed and pulsed around him, drawing him deeper and deeper.

He rested his chin in the crook of ther neck and reached one hoof around her barrel to get a better grip before picking up the pace.

Applebloom buried her face into her pillow, trying to muffle her voice. She just couldn't help it. Midnight's penis plunging in and out, in and out, it was too much. She couldn't help the tightening in her belly.

"Ah, ah, ah… don't stop! Ah'm almost… almost…" she tried to speak.

Midnight understood, though, as he felt the same. He continued thrusting into her, steadily, as he felt the tingle in his balls. His other hoof shot around her, pulling her in tight as he gave one last shuddering thrust as he poured his essence inside her, filling her womb.

Applebloom let out a loud cry as she felt her pussy grab hold of her boyfriend as he pressed himself as far into her as he could. The feeling of her orgasm alongside the warmth pouring out deep inside her blew anything she'd done with the girls out of the water.

Midnight carefully extracted his softening member, as it was still quite sensitive, and climbed off Applebloom's back, laying at her side.

Aplebloom just let her rump collapse and rolled over so Midnight could spoon her. "That… was… amazin'."

"Yeah," Midnight said, wrapping his hooves around his girlfriend.

"As soon... as we catch... our breath... we're doin' that... again," Applebloom said.

"Mmhmm," Midnight replied.

Right after… a quick rest…"

They were both out moments later.

Author's Note

I'm going to be exploring other characters a little more often, so expect more bits like in this where the story goes 3rd person for a bit.

I'm broke. Gimme money. https://www.patreon.com/Shirotora

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Chapter 49: Sleepover

"And tell your friends, Ah'm back!" I yelled at the retreating chupacabra.

When I was confident it was gone, I returned to the scene of the attack. Fluttershy was there with Soft Touch, one of Ponyville's emergency responders.

"How is he?" I asked as Soft looked over the colt the monster attacked.

The mare shook her head. "Not good. I have him in a stasis spell. His heart and lungs have stopped."

Fluttershy took over the explanation. "The chupacabra's venom is a powerful paralytic. Unless we can somehow remove it..."

"Ah might be able to get rid of it," I said. I looked at Soft. "Can you switch over to and maintain a life support spell, then switch back?"

"Yes. What are you planning?"

"One of the uses of divine magic is its ability to infuse. If Ah mix divine magic with mah silver fire, Ah think Ah send it throughout his body and burn away the venom."

"And because you're using divine magic, it'll be holy fire, so it won't leave any harmful byproducts when burned," Soft Touch added. "Let's do it."

My silver fire ignited in my paw, though calling it that now wasn't entirely accurate. Little bits of rainbow flickered within the silvery flame.

As soon as I had the divine silver fire in paw, Soft Touch dropped the stasis spell and activated a life support spell. The magic stimulated the heart and forced air into the foal's lungs, keeping him alive.

I placed my paws on his chest and willed the fire into him, commanding it to destroy the venom. Hopefully I would be able to destroy enough of it that he would survive.

I knew I wouldn't be able to get all of it. Mortals can't normally take much divine magic directly on them without negative effects. The only reason heralds can is because of the shard of their god's soul in them.

I held it for about thirty seconds before I pulled it back. "That's it. Any more and we risk hurtin' him."

Soft switched back to the stasis spell. "Thank you. You might have just saved this foal's life."

Fluttershy gave me a quick kiss. "You certainly saved other lives."

"Thanks."

That was a hell of a way to start a week. The weekend was nice and quiet. Scoots and I hung out a little the day after our date, kind of a mini date, and just talked.

Mostly we talked about her plans. She was going to take her basic college courses here, in Ponyville, for two years, then transfer to Canterlot U for her degree.

It made me consider taking some classes, myself. We talked about that, too. She said I would have to take an aptitude test to see what my education level was so they could determine where I would start. Most likely I would have to take some basic courses before going to university, but that was fine.

Sunday, Jynx and I talked about it. If I was going to go through with it, I wouldn't have time to really hold down a job, too. That meant she would be supporting us. Luckily, between her job at CU and her various patents, she was making plenty.

Of course, nothing was decided, yet. At the very least, it would have to wait until after the mess with the Cult of Kronos was over and dealt with. I doubted they would be so courteous as to wait until after classes were over to try their bull shit.

We dealt the cult a major blow. They not only lost their leader, or at least one of them, but also the one she sacrificed herself to summon. That said, I was under no delusion that they were defeated. Verin's warning was genuine. I could feel it.

"You're thinking about the cult again, aren't you?"

"Huh?" I was pulled back to reality by Fluttershy. I hadn't even realized we had gotten home already. "Oh, heh. So you can read minds, too?"

Fluttershy giggled as we went inside. "I don't need to. You're like an open book. Besides, I've been thinking about them a lot, too."

"Oh? Are you worried they'll attack Ponyville?" I asked as I took a seat on the couch.

She sat down and cuddled up to me. "Not so much Ponyville, though they might. I'm just worried about what they'll do next. I don't want you to have to fight them alone. I... I want to fight, too."

I looked at her, brow furrowed. "Shy, you don't have to. Ah have Jetaga with me... somewhere. Actually, where is that guy? Ah know he hasn't left town." I shook my head. "Later. Ah'm not fighting alone. You don't have to fight if you don't want to."

"I don't want to fight any more than you do. What I want is to help and protect those I love." She turned and straddled my lap, her hooves on my shoulders. "I love you, Shiro, and I want to fight at your side. Please, teach me how."

I looked into her eyes. She had that determined look she sometimes got when she felt passionate about something. That look was one of the reasons I fell in love with her in the first place.

"It won't be easy," I said. "If Ah train you to fight beside me, Ah'm gonna make sure you're ready. What Ah'm goin' into ain't just some fight with a wild animal, it's war. A lot of folks are gonna die, many of them by mah hand. You'll have to be ready to kill."

"I know," Fluttershy said, that passion still in her eyes. "I don't like it, but if I have no choice..."

"If Ah train you, Ah'm not pullin' punches," I said. "You're gonna hurt, a lot of it will be because Ah hit you."

"I know. I want to be strong, for you and everyone else in Ponyville."

I nodded. "Alright. But Ah don’t want to hear you complain. If it gets to be too much, we can stop. No one will think any less of you."

Fluttershy smiled. "Thank you. I promise, if I can't handle it we'll stop."

I leaned in, kissing her neck. "You're so sexy when you're passionate about something."

She giggled, wiggling her rump. "Considering what's poking me, I believe you."

The next day was the first Junior Rangers meeting I was able to attend since getting back, though I wasn't able to really focus on it. My thoughts were on the kid from the day before. He... didn't make it. Despite what I was able to do, the venom had done too much damage. He died in the night.

"You wanna talk about it?" Applebloom asked as she, the girls, and Midnight sat around me, the meeting having already ended.

I gave them a sad smile. "Thanks, but Ah'll be okay. Ah know Ah can't save everyone. Ah just wish I could have done more."

"You did what you could, and even figured out how to help neutralize venom," Sweetie Bell said.

"Yeah, chupacabra venom's some of the most deadly around," Midnight said. "A foal usually wouldn't survive five minutes, even with instant medical care."

"Why don't we go do something to get your mind off of it?" Scootaloo suggested.

"Oh, the first in a long list of Ranger orgys?" Sweetie suggested with a cheeky grin.

Applebloom gave her a quick smack across the back of the head. "Get your head out of the gutter."

"I was joking," Sweetie said, followed by a mumbled, "mostly."

"How did you turn out so pervy when your sister's so proper and lady-like?" Applebloom asked.

Sweetie and I shared a look and busted out laughing.

After a good minute of laughing, we managed to get ourselves under control enough for me to ask, "So, barring orgies or other sexual activities, what do you want to do?"

The girls and midnight looked between themselves.

"I have an idea," Midnight said.

Midnight looked around the table, an intense look in his eye as he spoke. "The airlock hisses as your ship docks with the derelict. As the door slides open, you're met with darkness and silence. Detritus and debris float through the airless vessel."

"I'll take point," Sweetie said. "Shiro, stay near Applebloom."

"Will do."

Applebloom was next. "Ah reach out with mah mind. Do ah sense and minds nearby?"

"Roll a Sense Minds check," Midnight said.

The twenty sided die clacked on the table. "Uh... plus five... eighteen."

"You get a faint glimmer of a mind, but can't determine where it is."

"Any chance Ah know what kind of ship this is, now that we're inside?" I asked.

"Nope. You feel as if it's a Syndicate ship, but it's like none you've ever seen."

"Are there signs of fighting?" Scootaloo asked.

"Roll investigation."

"Twenty-two."

"Nice. You do find some scorch marks on the bulkhead from plasma fire, and a bit of blood."

Sweetie, in an overly serious and gruff voice, said, "We might not be alone. Lock and load. I ready my repulsor shotgun."

Applebloom looked at the clock and said, "Ah'm gonna have to get ready to head home. We should probably wrap it up for now."

"Yeah, Ah need to get started on diner, anyway," I said.

"Oh, can I stay?" Sweetie asked, hopefully.

"Me, too!" Scootaloo piped up.

I chuckled. "Ah don’t have a problem with it, but let your sister and mom know."

"I'll walk you home, Bloom," Midnight said, hopping up from his seat.

"You stayin' over there, again?" I asked my son.

"Uh... I don't know," he said.

"Alright. Call if you are, alright."

"Alright."

"Speaking of, where's your tablet?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"In mah bedroom," I replied.

One of the newest inventions Jynx made was a tablet that essentially worked like a video phone. It was large and heavy, and the range was only about ten miles, but it was useful for communicating in town.

At the time, other than us, only Twilight, her friends, and the mayor's office had them, but more were being made for other ponies. A few public places and some businesses would be getting the first ones finished, then they would be for sale to the general public.

Of course, several other cities were also manufacturing some for their own use, too.

While Sweetie called Rarity and Scootaloo ran home, I got to work. I knew Scootaloo and Sweetie both liked fish, so I decided on some nice fried cod with a rice pilaf.

I was still deciding what to make for Jynx and Midnight when Sweetie called out, "Hey, Jynx called. She's working on something with Twilight and won't be back tonight."

"Okay, thanks." That made that easier.

I knew Midnight wasn't big on fish, so I decided on a barley steak for him.

"Shiro, Midnight called. He's not coming back, either."

I chuckled. "One meal it is, then."

Scootaloo got back before Sweetie was finally able to call Rarity, which made me chuckle a bit.

"How'd it go?" I asked.

Scootaloo sighed. "As expected. Mom teased me about 'getting lucky' and Aunt Holiday fussed at her, then they said I can stay as long as I want, even overnight, which I said probably wasn't gonna happen."

Sweetie returned soon after. "Jynx is sending Spike back with Razor. She wants you to make sure he's fed before you put him down."

I grabbed two more pieces of fish, some chicken nuggets and Spike's box of jewel shavings.

Spike arrived while I was cooking so he helped set the table while Sweetie and Scootaloo played with Razor. With the young dragon's help, it didn't take long for dinner to be ready.

Sweetie put Razor in his highchair and sat on the other side of him from me. "I'll feed him!"

I smiled. "He can feed himself, for the most part. We just have to make sure he doesn’t make a mess."

I plated the food, Razor's nuggets on the thick, sturdy wood slab. Sweetie looked at it in confusion until razor hopped up and sank his teeth into it.

"Keep your hooves away," I warned.

Sweetie looked at the slab and the deep bite marks littering the edges and nodded.

As we began to eat, Sweetie opted for a fork in order to free up her magic so she could levitate Razor's nuggets and float them around him. Razor was thrilled at the opportunity to snap the little chicken wads out of the air.

We all just watched with smiles on our faces as my son had the time of his life 'hunting' his food.

"You know, you're goin' to be a great mom one day," I said.

Sweetie smiled, warmly. "I hope I get the chance one day. Maybe when I find the right filly and get married you or Big Mac would give me one."

"Not looking for a coltfriend?" I asked.

Sweetie shrugged. "I'm not really interested in colts, other than you and Big Mac... maybe Spike." Spike nearly choked on his fish. "Even then, I don't think of you romantically. You're kind, caring, and hot, but I just see you as friends."

I smirked. "Well, that's actually a relief. Ah don't think Ah can handle another marefriend."

Scootaloo chuckled. "Yeah, unless you turn into a vampire or lose a hoof or something." Sweetie giggled.

I cocked an eyebrow. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Sweetie rolled her eyes. "Oh, like you can't tell? Let's see, a unicorn without a horn, a pony that's a quarter dragon, and well..."

I never thought about it like that. "Well, Ah'm attracted to strong women, and adversity makes for strong folks."

Sweetie smiled, softly. "Yeah. Scootaloo is one of the strongest ponies I know."

I glanced at her, shifting to Scootaloo and grinning. "Yeah, she is."

Scootaloo blushed and huffed. "Okay, okay, stop with the flattery."

I smirked at her, lifting her chin and giving her a peck on the lips. "Then stop being so flatterable."

Scootaloo snorted in amusement. "That's not even a word... I think... is it?"

Sweetie frowned. "Why are you looking at me?"

I gave Razor a soft peck on the forehead as he squirmed under his blanket. I couldn't help but watch him sleep for a minute, smiling down at him. Sometimes I still found it hard to believe I was a dad. As much as I wanted to stay, though, I still had company. It would have been rude to leave them alone for too long.

So, I closed the door most of the way and headed back to the kitchen where the others were just finishing cleaning.

"Thanks for takin' care of that," I said.

"You cooked, we clean. It's a fair trade," Sweetie said.

I helped put the last of the dishes away and invited everyone to sit with me in the living room before grabbing four glasses, a mostly full twelve pack of apple ale, a shaker of ground cinnamon, and a bottle of simple syrup.

"Who's thitsty?" I asked.

"Really?" Scootaloo said, perking up.

"If your mom and aunt trust you enough to date me, they'll be fine with a drink or two," I said. "Spike's already old enough, anyway, and I know Rarity lets Sweetie have an after dinner drink on occasion."

I poured about a half tablespoon of simple syrup and a bit of cinnamon into my glass, followed by the apple ale. The others watched me, curiously, before first Scootaloo followed.

She took a sip. "Oh, wow. That's not bad. Kinda tastes like pie."

"So," I began as the others mixed their own drinks the same way. "I know Scoots is planning on college, but what about you two? Any plans?"

"I'm thinking about going into business," Sweetie said. "That or medicine."

Spike mumbled something incoherent.

"What was that?" I asked.

"I said... I want to go into fashion. And no, it's not because I have a crush on Rarity. I mean, I kinda still do, but that's not why. I just kinda... really like it. Rarity's been teaching me a lot about it, and since she specializes in feminine clothing, I'm going to focus on masculine clothes and we're going to partner up."

"And you're shy about that why?" I asked.

Spike shrugged. "Most guys think its sissy."

"Most guys wear some kind of clothes, so jokes on them," I said. "You have any designs?"

"A few, but they're at the boutique. I'll show you tomorrow, if you want."

"I'd like that."

"Me, too!"

"I've seen them. They're really good."

I looked at Sweetie. "Business I get, but medicine?"

Sweetie shrugged. "I mean, everyone I know keeps getting themselves hurt. Y'all need a white mage."

That got a laugh out of us.

"Seriously, though, my time with the Junior Rangers taught me a lot. The first-aid especially was something I enjoy. I love knowing that I helped someone and made a difference in their lives."

"A noble pursuit," I said, approvingly.

"What about you," Scootaloo asked. "You said you were considering taking classes. Any idea what?"

"Magic," I said immediately. "Not sure what kind, but definitely magic."

"Hey, that's perfect!" Sweetie cheered. "Depending on what branch of magic you study you might get to work with us. Aviation, especially, works with magic, so you could work with her."

Scootaloo nodded. "I've already been talking to Jynx about installing a motor on my scooter and a pair of wings."

I cocked an eyebrow. "Why bother with the motor? I've seen you hit pretty good speeds. I'm sure if you just slap some wings on you could push yourself."

Scootaloo winced. "Ah... well, it's kinda... um..." She glanced over at Spike for some reason.

Sweetie looked between the two and let out a yawn. "Oh boy, are we suddenly tired."

"We?" Spike asked, looking at her in confusion.

"Yes, we," she glared at him. "You and me. We're both tired."

"I'm not-"

"We're tired."

"Oh... right... yeah, I guess I am." Spike finally got the hint.

Sweetie got to her hooves and led Spike down the hall as their drinks hovered after, the young man glancing back, confused but accepting that what was about to be discussed didn't involve him.

The suddenly serious atmosphere had me a little concerned.

"So... have you ever noticed how I stop flapping when I hit a ramp and go airborne?" Scootaloo asked.

I thought for a moment. "Ah can't say Ah noticed, but go on."

"Well, that's because... I only actually push with one wing," Scootaloo said. "On the ground, that's fine, because the wheels keep me going straight, but in the air... well, I'd be going in circles."

I was almost afraid to ask, but I had to. "Why do you only push with one wing?"

Scootaloo took a deep breath and held it for a few seconds before releasing it. "Because I only have one wing."

Before I could even comprehend what she said, she reached under her right wing and detached something. The wing's color faded and turned white with clear feathers as she removed it and set it on the table.

What was left of her wing was a gnarled mess crossed with black veins.

"It was a rot wolf," she explained. "I was playing with a friend of mine, Sweet Rose, when it attacked. She didn't even have time to scream before it tore out her throat. I tried to run, but it bit my wing." She paused for a moment, taking a gulp of her drink. "You know what a rot wolf does?"

I nodded. "It rots the magic inside its victim."

Scootaloo nodded. "Dad managed to fight off the wolf and get to me in time to... to cut off my wing before it could do more damage. It did a real number on my magic system, but not enough to kill me right away. Dad, though... the wolf bit him on the side."

I fought to hold back my tears. She lost her wing and her dad at the same time, by the same monster.

She sighed. "It didn't do enough to kill me right away, but the damage it did... by the time I'm thirty, my body will start to break down. Muscles and bones will weaken, until eventually my organs will start to fail. The doctors say I might even see fifty if I take care of myself. That's the real reason Sweetie wants to go into medicine. She wants to find a cure for me. A way to counteract the decay." To my surprise, Scootaloo actually smiled. "It's okay if she doesn't, though. I'm going to live more in those thirty years than the average pony sees in their hundred and fifty. Heck, even after my body starts to fail, I'll still be living. That way, when I do die, I'll die happy knowing that I never wasted a single moment."

She looked at me with a pleading look. "Just... don't tell anyone. The only ones other than doctors and family that know are Sweetie Belle and Applebloom. I don't want everyone coddling me."

I looked at her with a new admiration. Fifty may be a lot to a human, but ponies usually live at least three times that. This young mare was facing death with a defiant smile, standing tall and unafraid.

I couldn't help but pull her into my lap and into a kiss.

I pulled away and looked into her unfocused eyes. "You have no idea how incredibly sexy you just became."

"R-really? Wait, me dying is sexy?"

I chuckled. "No, you being so brave and determined... I..."

Words failed to express how I felt right then, so I would let my actions speak for me. I got to my feet, holding her bridal style, and carried her down the hall to my bedroom.

I wasn't going to put it off any longer. If we only had a few decades together, we would get the most out of it we could.

"Are we really doing this?" she asked, looking up at me with hopeful eyes as I laid her down on my bed.

I pressed the silencing crystal beside the headboard and climbed onto the bed, looming over her. I leaned down and kissed her again. My paw cupped her cheek as I laid down, shifting to her side so I wouldn't crush her. Once I was settled, I brushed my paw through her fur, down to caress the small of her back and pulled her closer.

Scootaloo's brain seemed to take a bit to really realize it was happening, as she was just laying there. She caught on soon enough, though, and pressed into me tighter.

She parted her lips, inviting me in. My tongue toured her mouth, exploring every inch. Her own tongue met mine, much less bold than myself but I could tell she had practiced.

I brushed my paws through her fur, one caressing her firm, toned ass as my finger brushed her slit.

"You wanna be on top? Ah'll smother you if Ah am," I asked through the kiss.

She pulled away just enough to give me a wild, lustful gaze. "Smother me."

I pulled her tight against my body, pressing my stiff shaft against her heat, and rolled on top of her. My body practically engulfed hers, but Scootaloo just groaned in content and kissed me harder.

She snaked her hoof between us and guided me to her entrance as I shifted my hips back to give her room. Once she had me where she needed, I pushed forward.

She was so tight I was worried I wouldn't fit, but my tapered tip spread her anyway. Still, I wasn't planning on rushing things. The last thing I wanted was to hurt her.

I pressed into her gently, earning a cry of pleasure from my little lover. It took a good minute before I was just over halfway in and wasn't getting any further.

I brushed a paw through her mane. "You okay? Any pain?"

Scootaloo shook her head. "N-no. It doesn't hurt. You're just way bigger than the toys me and the girls play with."

"Well, those are pretty small," I replied.

"Well, yeah. We want the real thing to be better," she said.

"Is it?"

She smiled up at me. "It's amazing."

"Then Ah'm gonna go ahead and start now," I said.

"Yeah... take it slow."

It was hard to slide out, she was gripping me so hard. I put a paw on her back, just above her tail to hold her steady as I pushed back in. It wasn't much easier, but that was fine. I wanted a nice, slow, steady pace.

When she said their toys were much smaller, she meant it. They were the kind one would usually get when they were first hitting puberty at around eight to ten years old.

Yeah, that weirded me out, too, when I first heard it.

Considering I was the first male she had been with, I was more than twice as big as the biggest thing she'd ever had inside her. That was why I had no problem easing myself in and out.

Still, she was ever so slowly starting to relax. Each time I slid into her, a few more centimeters vanished.

About three quarters in she let out an adorable squeak and shuddered as a mini orgasm hit her. I took that as my que and gripped her rear tight and pushed, finally hilting her.

I paused for a bit to let her regain herself. "How is it? Ah'm all the way in."

She panted, looking up at me with pleading eyes. "I want more."

"Good. Then Ah'm gonna start gettin' faster."

"Yeah. Do it."

I started again, a little faster than before. Seeing as she had relaxed enough for me to bottom out, I let myself revel in the feeling of her pussy. Despite how tight she was, it felt like she was pulling me in every time I thrust into her.

The rhythm of our lovemaking slowly built up speed. I used the sounds of her moaning as a guide until eventually she was writhing beneath me. She wasn't going to last much longer. Heck, I was surprised she lasted this long.

"Cum for me," I whispered in her ear. "Let it out. Ah wanna hear you sing while Ah fill your womb."

Her voice grew louder, higher pitch as she approached her peak. She tightened her grip and gave me what I asked for, crying out one last time as I flooded her with my seed.

After a few seconds of bliss, we came down from that high. I wrapped my arms around her and rolled onto my back. She laid limply across my chest, catching her breath.

I gave her a quick kiss and laid my head back where we both slowly drifted off to sleep.