Dark Alleys, Bright Hearts

Lust, anger, sadness, nervousness.

All it takes is a single sniff.

Mares talk to stallions, and stallions talk back while they drink. Trying to drown something... or coax something out.

There is only one thing admirable about the ponies. The fact that they are all so dumb.

My ear twitches, as a mare complains about her favorite spa being closed.

A stallion complains about how he had to repair his roof.

I take a sip of my drink, glaring at any who pass by. It’s not like the drink does anything, but it looks normal.

I place down the mug full of cider, and my ear twitches again as I hear a stallion, “W-well, I don’t know, they might be interesting to study.”

The nervousness radiating from him is comparable to the sun. Even from across the room, I still feel annoyed by it.

I pause for a second, and slowly grin. My disguise subtly changes, my mane and tail getting slightly longer.

I look across the room, and spot the stallion. He wears robes and glasses, and is talking to the mare tending the bar.

He looks everywhere but at her, and I can taste the lust coming off of him.

His eyes dart over in my direction, and I give him a sly grin, and motion for him to come over.

He pauses, looking around him, before looking back to me.

I smile, and nod.

His nervousness hits a new high, and he closes his eyes for a second. Slowly, he stands from the bar, and trots over to the table I sit at.

I hide a grimace as I see him fidget around at the edge of my table.

I grin, and say in my sweetest voice, a voice from a mare who’s been dead a century, “Take a seat, handsome.”

I almost want to vomit as I speak. I wouldn’t say the stallion is exactly repulsive, but he’s a far cry from handsome.

He nods, and slowly takes a seat next to me, “H-hello.”

I smile, and scoot closer to him, “So, what’s a dashing researcher like you doing in a bar like this?”

He pauses, “O-oh, well, I just was talking to my friend, the bartender.”

Another spike of lust comes from him.

I nod, “I heard you mention something about... studying, was it?”

He nods, “W-well, I just thought it might be a good idea to do a little research on changelings. We never know when they might invade again, after all.”

Perhaps some ponies aren’t so dumb.

I tilt my head, “Oh? Research changelings? How would we do that?”

He smiles, “Well, it’s actually quite simple. We’d simply have to find the changelings, either dead or alive, and run tests on them. For all we know, there might even be another hive located elsewhere.”

I pause, and take a deep breath before I begin to smile again, “Wouldn’t it be wrong to experiment on a creature, though? Living or dead?”

He shakes his head, “Not if it means Equestria remains safe.”

I scoot even closer, and lean on him slightly, “Mmm, and what’s the name of the stallion who’s going to keep all of Equestria safe?”

He raises an eyebrow, “Shining Armor, I’d imagine.”

I look at him, and smirk, “I meant you.”

Joy begins to come from him, slowly replacing the nervousness, “Oh. I’m Cape.” He pauses, a spike of lust rising again as he smiles, “And what’s the name of the mare he’s currently speaking to?”

I grin, “Call me Love, love.” I kiss his cheek, putting an aphrodisiac into him, “I’m a master of everything love related.”

He nods, “Well, maybe you could help me, then.”

That was easier than I thought.

I nod, “Of course I can help you. After all, you’re the big, strong stallion who’s going to rescue all of Equestria.” It takes all of my willpower not to let my sarcasm show.

He smiles, “Well, I was wondering if you might be able to help me with the bartender. I mean, she’s just so beautiful and I think I might love her.”

I smile back as I feel another spike of lust, “Well, has she reacted to any advances you’ve made?”

He shakes his head, “No, and I’ve tried to tell her before. But, I don’t think she’s actually listening to me.”

I grin, “Sounds like the problem is the mare, not you. Maybe you should look for somepony else. Somepony who listens to you.”

He nods, “Perhaps I will. Thanks for listening.”

Once more, I am astounded by the sheer stupidity in ponies.

I lean against him even more, “Maybe said pony you’re looking for is right next to you.”

He looks around, “Maybe, but how would I know? I’m not the best at conversation, and talking to every mare in here seems... tedious.”

I smile, “But you’re already talking to one, aren’t you?”

He pauses, and looks at me, “Well, yeah, but I’m sure you don’t mean yourself. I mean, a mare like you must have some stallion.”

I grin, “A mare like me? Is that implying something, Cape?”

He nods, “Well, it’s implying that a mare like you is beautiful.” He smiles, “In fact, I’d say a beautiful mare out in a bar all alone is quite the odd thing. Perhaps you’re out here for some reason?”

I smirk as I see the aphrodisiac activate, “Well, love, let’s just say I’m like a changeling in many ways. They hunger for love, and right now-“ I kiss his cheek, “I’m feeling positively ravenous.”

He pauses, looking in between his legs, and scooting that half away from me, “W-well, hopefully you’ll find somepony to fulfill that hunger?”

I grin, “Oh, I think I have.” I smirk, “A brave, strong unicorn stallion who plans on saving all of Equestria.”

He blushes, “I don’t think you really want me, of all ponies.”

My horn lights up for a moment, as I cause a shock of pleasure to travel up his shaft. I smile, “It looks like I’m not the only one ravenous for love here. Let me tell you, a mare who’s hungry is sure to go to any lengths to get that hunger satisfied. A mare who’s hungry can get quite desperate, and they need somepony equally as desperate to help.”

He pants slightly, “Are you sure?”

I nod, “Absolutely positive. There’s only one question. Are you going to help a mare in need, or are you going to leave her desperate?”

He smirks, “Oh, I think I’ll do both. I’ll leave you desperate for even more.”

I smirk back, “Wonderful. There’s an alleyway near here, it’s out of the way. Nopony would hear us, and nopony would stop us.”

He grins, “Sounds wonderful.” He tries to suppress a groan as I send another shock of pleasure into him, “Where is it?”

I stand from the table, moving to the door, and motioning for him to follow. He stands as well, though he has some trouble.

While this stallion didn’t have much in the way of looks up above, he definitely looked good down below.

The lust coming from him feeds me without me even having to actively try. It becomes all the stronger when I give him a little shake of my flanks as I exit.

He quickly follows me as I lead him down the streets of Canterlot, until we reach an alley. I lead him in, until I finally reach the spot.

It’s almost completely dark, and impossible to see from outside. The buildings surrounding it are all abandoned, so nopony will hear a single thing.

He pauses, “Is this the place?”

I smile, “It is indeed, Cape.”

He smirks, “Well then, Love, allow me to give you everything I’ve got.”

I smirk as he approaches.

He’s definitely not going to give me any eggs. No, he’s far from worthy of that. But he’ll make a good snack.