Rarity stood at the entrance, hands on her hips as she surveyed the cave. It was looking much more homey now. She had managed to set up several areas within the cave, divided by small sheets used as walls, hung by ropes and large sticks. To the far back of the cave towards the waterfall was a small kitchen. There was small wood burning stove, a counter, some boxes with various foods that Zecora helped to stock, a small cold box with special runes on it and some potted plants to help shine up the area.

Zecora's area was next to it, consisted of a tarp over bunch of shelves lined up in a semi circle filled to the brim with jars full of liquids and herbs. Just off to the side lay a bed of straw and to the opposite was a rack that hung what few articles of clothing Zecora owned. Special masks were placed around on cave walls in her area.

Next to it divided by a sheet, was Rarity's work station. She had set up her working table, a few shelves lined with gems and gem working tools, and a small wardrobe fashioned out of old wooden boxes. She had also set up a hammock nearby should Spike happen to be out.

Finally there was Fluttershy's area which wasn't much yet as Rarity wasn't sure what the Avian would want so instead left a large area open to her with some boxes to help set up things once she was ready. Towards the opposite side of the cave lay Spike's hoard. Several large piles of gold, gems, and other treasures. Rarity was surprised to find all sorts of things among the pile when she helped her Dragon lover move it. Including a few crowns, a golden Pegasus that seemed to glow bright when she held it and a hat with bells along its edges with stars and moons covering it. Looked ancient as far as Rarity could tell.

The cave was certainly more homey now. And to add the final touch, she left a small opening for her soon to be child next to Fluttershy's area. Rarity wasn't sure what to expect, so she made a small bed with the help of Zecora, hung some thick sheets around the area to help keep that little spot extra warm and added some potted plants that according to the Shaman would help provoke feelings of calm and serenity. With not much else on what to expect, Rarity wanted to do more but agreed with Zecora it was best to go with the flow at this point.

Every area had been setup in a such a way that tarps covered all areas with the exception being Zecora's with two thick tarps. All had a sheets that were setup to be lowered to cover the area should someone need a more darker place to be. The cave was always lit by soft glowing gems. Mostly lit by the bluish glowing pool. So for better sleep, Zecora and Rarity worked to alleviate that problem.

With that all set up, Zecora was currently working on some sort of brew, having dug a small hole, added some logs and created a fire pit, before putting a large pot over it big enough for one person to casually sit inside. The concoction smelled surprisingly good as it wafted over. Though it did come with a odd stench among the smell. It smelled like tea but with a hint of sea weed as far as she could tell.

She slowly began to walk over, drawn in by the smell. As she walked she glanced over at her reflection in the water. The rippling surface was still able to reflect her hybrid form well. Though nude she did not feel naked in this form. It felt weirdly right. Almost like it was a part of her. She stared hard at her reflection as she walked, the only thing on her was the ruby heart shaped necklace. At this point she never took it off. A sign of pure love and that she was a part of Spike, always. But so too were Fluttershy and Zecora.

She smiled, there was something to be done once Fluttershy was here among them again. A special thing she had in mind for later. One last glance at the pool as she neared Zecora.

Rarity stopped and stared. Was she just getting fully used to it now or had the nature magic truly changed her? Hard to say, but one thing she was certain about, she looked good. She ran a hand through her hair, past the horns, then slowly down past her breasts, across the scales to her butt as she turned and grinned at the reflection.

The sounds of a ladle hitting the side of the cauldron drew her attention again as she looked back at Zecora who was currently gesturing her over. Her form covered by her cloaked though Rarity's still see her breasts just past the opening in the fabric. That Shaman sure did love to show off a bit. Then again, who was she to judge.

Rarity turned her full attention back towards the caldron. She walked the rest of the way and stood over the pot, seeing some sort of green concoction within. Zecora gave the cauldron one big stir before setting the ladle down onto a small table were a few bottles of variant colored liquids sat. She turned and smiled. How are you feeling today? She signed.

Rarity scratched the back of her head. "Well, aside from the surprisingly strong need of meat that Spike brought back a earlier this morning, fine."

Zecora raised an eyebrow. Her hands began to dance. Let me know when I need to accommodate these cravings. The offspring will want what it wants. But in the mean time, I have been researching some old teachings of mine. This concoction is meant to help stabilize and revitalize the body. Please get in.

Rarity blinked and looked down into the green pea soup looking liquid. "You want me... To get into this? Uh... Ok..." She looked very unsure but knew well enough to trust Zecora at this point. She slowly rose up her leg, gripping the sides of the opening in the pot and dipped a toe into the strange liquid. It felt super warm and felt like mud in terms of consistency.
Slowly she lowered her leg in before turning around and lifting her other leg up and over. Once both legs were all the way in, she slowly lowered herself. She let out low huff as the liquid seemed to stick to her slightly as she went past her butt. Soon her breasts were covered in the strange stuff as she lowered herself in the rest of the way. Soon, finding that she could sit on the bottom with her legs crossed her while keeping her head just above the liquid.

She let out low sigh. The liquid around her felt really strange. It seemed to be sticking to her whole body past the neck while also rubbing around her. Zecora put her hands on Rarity's shoulders as she slowly gripped and kneaded them. It helped to relax the Magi who was soon able to take a deep breath in and accept the strange goo surrounding her.

Now able to calm down a bit, Rarity had to admit this felt nice. She had been feeling a bit of anxiety lately but now felt mostly at peace. The goo seemed to be rubbing itself deep against her, feeling it squish and squeeze her breasts while gripping and massaging her ass. It was as it a hundred tiny hands were messaging her whole body at once while cleaning it like never before. Every second passed by the goo seemed to ebb and flow around her body. A small moan escaped her lips.

"Oh... Wow, didn't realize just how much I needed this."

Zecora let out a low hum, a tune Rarity couldn't quite place but found it mesmerizing. There was a distant sounds of chimes and although the cave was quiet aside from the sounds of the small waterfall, Rarity could swear she heard the sounds of the forest around them. The goo was giving off a soft glow. Rarity could feel the Shaman's face against her shoulder, lightly kissing it as her right hand began to travel over Rarity's right breast.

As her hand cupped and squished the lovely orb, Rarity's on right hand traveled south. She lightly teased her entrance, feeling the sensation take hold as the touch seemed to send sparks throughout her mind. Pleasure was taking hold while a Zen feeling took hold. Rarity wanted only to continue to soak here forever.

After a few moments, the sounds of her humming were interrupted only slightly as Rarity felt Zecora move against her cheek. Feeling Zecora's face next to hers, she turned and opened her mouth a bit, finding the Shaman had invited her for a kiss. Now feeling her lips, the humming seemed to reverberate throughout Rarity's body. As she slowly brought a hand up, she felt the skin of the shaman's cheek and deepened the kiss.

Rarity wanted to keep going, feeling that warmth against her but the sound of beating wings broke the moment. As both broke from the kiss, Spike entered the cave, the last of his treasure in his grasp while also keeping his right wing up for some reason. Almost like he was attempting to hide something.

Rarity took in a deep breath as she did her best to focus her mind. It was as if she was coming out of nap. Shaking her head, she turned back towards her Dragon.

"Welcome home my love." Rarity called out as Spike let out a low hum. He seemed to smile, clearly delighted about something. Rarity felt Zecora lean back a bit as the Magi nodded towards her lover's wing. "Am to assume there is more you have brought back something special aside from that small mound of diamonds in your grasp?"

Spike nodded and lowered his wing, revealing a mostly shaken looking Fluttershy. Her coat was covered in leaves and her pants were dirty. Her hair was a bit frazzled while Rarity could just make out a torn tank top beneath the messy looking coat. She looked like she had been out in the woods for some time.

"Its good to be home." Fluttershy said as she wiped a bit of sweat from her brow. She took a deep breath. "I have so much to tell you all." Spike casually moved forwards and stopped a bit away from where Rarity and Zecora were.

Zecora strode forward as Fluttershy slowly climbed off Spike, finding her legs a bit shaky as she turned and stepped forward. Zecora held out her hand and Fluttershy took it, soon finding herself wrapped in a strong hug from the medicine woman. Fluttershy let out a low huff. "Mmm, I missed you all so much." She returned the hug, now looking around a bit more. "Really love the cave you all chose. This place looks amazing."

Spike walked past the two, putting his snout near Rarity who lifted her arms out of the goo to give Spike a quick hug around his snout and a quick kiss. Even as the green stuff stuck to his nose and mouth, he seemed to purr at her touch. After giving her a quick nod, Rarity let go and sank back into the pot. Spike turned and slowly walked towards to his hoard, only stopping briefly dip his face in the water to try and splash some of the goo off.

Fluttershy soon broke from the hug and walked over to Rarity, raising an eyebrow as she did so. "Gee Zecora, didn't know Rarity was on the menu." She let out a low chuckle. Though Rarity could tell Fluttershy seemed bit tired, she at the very least seemed to be in good spirits.

"Hope not." Rarity said with a wink. "If she wanted to eat me, the best part is currently near the bottom."

This caused Zecora to roll her eyes as Fluttershy let out a small laugh. Rarity leaned against the side of the cauldron, placing her arms folded against the edge. "So how are things going, really? I can tell you have been through quite a bit."

Fluttershy eyed the water nearby. "Mind if I tell you in a bit? I could really use a bath."

Zecora stepped in front of her, raising her hands up. "I've got some cleaning brews, would you like me to apply them in the pool over here while you fill us in?"

The avian smiled and nodded. "That sounds lovely."

The shaman turned and briskly walked over to her supply while Fluttershy slowly stripped down, looking a bit more relieved as she removed her jacket. Rarity couldn't help but notice that she was covered in scratch marks. Her arms and legs appeared to have received some damage and her tank top really was shredded.

As Fluttershy continued to strip down, removing the tank top, pants and even her underwear, it became apparent just how much she had been through. She looked like a mess.

Zecora turned with some bottles of clear liquids and seemed to hesitate at the sight of Fluttershy. She quickly set down what she had and ran back, grabbing an extra bottle of something that looked thick and white. After examining the bottle and nodding to herself, she quickly turned back towards the weary looking woman. She quickly set down the bottles near the edge of the pool before turning back to her patient.

She slowly went over to Fluttershy and took her hand, removing her cloak as she led the avian towards a certain spot in the soft glowing pool. Spike had graciously lifted and set a large rock into it earlier on, giving them a place to stand in the otherwise deep water.

As Rarity watched the two slowly climb in, she looked over at Spike and saw him returning. He seemed to have a cheerful expression, most likely glad to have his full hoard finally moved. Though it could have been more than that. He slowly walked over and sat behind Rarity, watching over all three of them silently.

Zecora helped the avian stand in a good spot on the large rock that was the most flat, which also happened to still be close enough to the edge for the medicine woman to reach her bottles. The water went just slightly below their breasts. The Shaman examined Fluttershy for a moment, really looking her over. Fluttershy did not seem to mind, looking relieved to be standing in warm water after a good long while. Soon Zecora turned and grabbed one of the clearer looking bottles, seemingly having no trouble picking out the correct one out of the similar looking bottles. She poured some clear liquid into her hand before setting it back down. She then put her hands together, stood behind Fluttershy and began to slowly work her hands over Fluttershy's head.

The Shaman leaned forward a bit and pointed down towards the water for Fluttershy to dip below the water for a second. Fluttershy obliged, taking a deep breath and quickly dropping to her knees, submerging beneath the water. After a few seconds she came back up, taking in a deep breath as water dripped down her hair. She pushed it back behind her, Rarity feeling something stirring within her as she quietly watched the wet, sexy, avian goddess.

Zecora seemed to share similar thoughts as she hesitated for a moment, her eyes tracking over her bountiful breasts, water dripping over her beautiful form. But she managed to remain neutral, for now. She poured more liquid out and began to run her fingers through Fluttershy's scalp. Bubbles soon appeared and covered Fluttershy's head. The Shaman reached into the water, cupping her hands together and bringing up some water to pour onto the young woman's head.

Zecora turned around and applied a slightly more brownish looking bottle to hand. She slowly applied it to Fluttershy's wings, spreading it out like butter on toast with both hands. Fluttershy extended her wings at the touch, which Zecora made sure to take advantage of by spreading more the strange liquid over them.

Next, Zecora turned and more brown liquid was applied. Her hands glowed a soft green.

The young avian let out a low coo as Zecora's hands worked their way over her shoulders and back. "OH yes... I needed this."

Rarity scooted forward a bit in the cauldron. Despite wanting nothing more than to drink in her two lovely mates longer, curiosity was still getting the better of her. "So, darling, how are things back home?"

Fluttershy blinked as if she was coming out a daze. She let out a low sigh. "Good, Sweetie Belle really misses you and Twilight has been frantically trying to find some free time but it sounds like things are hectic right now. I've been told some folks are moving closer to town. Things in the woods are getting restless. Not just the Timber Wolves. Though they are certainly causing most of the distress. Thankfully the town seems mostly safe now. My guess is most of the creatures causing disruptions have moved on. Though I'd still be careful, you never know what might be lurking in these woods at any given time."

Zecora reached out and poured some of the white stuff out of the bottle and began to rub it over Fluttershy's arms. Much to Fluttershy's amazement, it seemed to be causing her scratch marks to vanish. She turned her head back towards Zecora. "Is this stuff made from Spike's saliva?"

Zecora nodded and set down the bottle back on the edge, raising up her hands to sign. Yes, and his seed. Both seem to have incredible healing properties.

Fluttershy blinked and stared back up at Spike. "I knew about the Saliva but not about the other stuff. Looks like I need to start coming to you first next time I get a bit roughed up."

Spike seemed to grin, causing Rarity to roll her eyes. "I am sure Spike would be more than happy to help scratch that certain itch later but for right now, I want to know how you got so messed up. Actually, first, how did you even manage to find us?"

Fluttershy turned towards Rarity as Zecora ran her hands over her other arm. "To answer you last question, I had Zeta flag down Spike as he was returning from gathering what I assumed was his hoard. I had hoped that you were still in the process of moving. Failing that I was planning to send her out on a search but it looks like she lucked out and managed to catch him instead. She got him to fly down to my location and he gladly gave me a ride. I had just gotten back from my latest scouting mission and figured this was all I could do for now."

Zecora took in a deep breath, layered some white onto her hands before diving down. Fluttershy let out another coo as the shaman worked her hands up and down her right leg.

"Ah, and to answer your first question, Thundaga and I managed to almost get caught by a giant Timber Wolf. But thanks to some quick thinking, we managed to jump into a mud puddle to help hide our scent. Then it was just waiting in a nearby bush for it to move on."

Fluttershy grew quiet for a moment. "But then we got spotted by some of the smaller ones. We had to make a break for it. I climbed onto Thundaga's back and we rode like never before. Through branches and bushes. We couldn't really watch where we were going all too well. We knew that if we didn't loose them it was going to get bad for us. We just barely managed to cross a large creek and crash into a large bush before finally losing them. In the end, we had to lick our wounds and go home. Thundy is currently recovering while Zetta is taking care of him. I know he will be just fine. Just got a little scratched up is all. Zetta has healing properties that should have him back on his paws in no time."

Rarity stared, at a loss for words.

Zecora came out and took in some air, she poured more of the white elixir onto her hands, rubbed them together, before diving back down. Fluttershy sighed with content as Zecora's hands worked over her left leg.

"The Everfree is becoming full of them. It's a good thing you managed to find a cave so remote. Even if it is still a part of the Everfree, its far enough out we may not get noticed for some time. So long as we are careful that is. They will most likely be looking for you Rarity. Try to make sure to hide yourself well before going out."

Rarity nodded. "Not to worry, Zecora put some wards up as well. I am sure we will be fine here."

Zecora came back up and put one last large dollop onto her hands before moving them to Fluttershy's breasts. Squishing and pushing against the large melons, the avian let out low hard moan. "I d-don't think I-I was scr-scratched up too much t-there Zecora."

The shaman grinned, clearly well aware of this as she leaned in close, smashing her breasts against Fluttershy's back, causing her wings to spread out a bit as Zecora began to nibble her shoulder.

Rarity let out a low chuckle. "I think Zecora is trying to help relieve some tension after what has sounded like a stressful amount of days."

The Magi put a hand up to her heart shaped gem and glanced back at Spike. "I think since she is back though, there is never a better time then now to give them the special gift."

Fluttershy let out a low sigh. "G-gift?"

Rarity smiled. "Don't get her too worked up Zecora. I have something for the two of you and would prefer to give it to you both sooner rather than later.

Zecora turned back, raising an eye brow before pulling her hands back and taking a step back as she turned to Rarity in confusion. Her hands slowly rose up. "I don't remember seeing you get anything."

Rarity shook her head. "That's because its been here the whole time." She slowly stood up, green goo dripping from her body as she raised a leg out. She slowly climbed out of the cauldron and went over to stand on the edge, looking down at the two woman. She pointed to her necklace. "Spike gave me this long ago as a showing of our bond to one another. It is a symbol of our love." Rarity glanced back at Spike, placing a hand over the ruby as she gave a quick nod.

Spike seemed to understand her right away. He slowly got up and stretched before moving towards the pool. He casually moved forward and slipped into the water with a large splash. As he slowly swam toward the middle of the pool, he stopped and waded, turning back towards his three mates.

Rarity took a deep breath. "Its time to make things official. Please, follow me. We are going to get on Spike's back and he will be taking us some place very special."

Zecora glanced back at Fluttershy who just raised her shoulders, unsure what Rarity was talking about. The Magi quickly walked forward and dove into the water, feeling the warm water engulf her body, finding the green goo came off thankfully as she swam through the water.

Soon she reached her lover, grasping hold of one of his smooth spines as she pulled herself up. That feeling of his warm scales between her legs was sending sparks off into her mind but she ignored that for now best she could. Her eyes looked back, seeing that Fluttershy and Zecora were now swimming towards her. Once both had made it and had helped each other onto Spike's back, did Rarity speak up again.

"One more thing, be sure to really hold your breath." She smiled and took in some air. Zecora and Fluttershy did the same, still looking confused. Rarity couldn't help but smirk.

Spike let out a low hum before dipping down and submerging beneath the water. All three woman held on tightly as Spike swam down and headed beneath the water fall, finding a small underwater cave. The pool was normally light blue thanks to the crystals but Fluttershy and Zecora could see there was a strange red glow coming from this cave.

As Spike swam into it, he went up a bit soon the cave opened to an incredible sight. Rarity felt her heart leap at the sight while Fluttershy and Zecora looked around in awe. Red heart shaped rubies of varying size and shapes surrounded them, lighting the area in a soft red glow.

Rarity turned back to them and opened her arms, nodding. Zecora leaned past Fluttershy, pointing at Rarity's gem and then gesturing to all the others. The magi smiled and nodded. Fluttershy pointed at herself and Rarity practically pushed the avian off of Spike trying to get her moving, her smile never fading. Zecora's eyes grew wide as she let go of Spike and swam up, examining the red heart shaped rubies around her. Rarity could already tell she was looking for the perfect one.

Fluttershy swam back forward and quickly hugged Rarity before moving past and searching for her own. Spike glanced back, giving a slow nod. Rarity nodded back, she was happy to finally share this place with them and to finally show her and Spikes love in a new way.

Rarity got up and swam over to Spike's snout, hugging it as she stared longingly into his eyes. Spike stared back, clearly enraptured by his mate. Spike's tongue slipped out and slowly dragged its way between her legs causing Rarity to shiver at the touch. She wanted nothing more in that moment to let his tongue run wild but she was on a mission. She shook her head but smiled. "Later, my love." She mouthed.

Zecora soon returned, swimming down and hovering next to Rarity. She pushed her hair out of the way as she grinned, wanting to show Rarity just how excited she was for this one. The magi looked down, finding a blood red heart ruby. She blinked in surprise. It was very unique. Smaller than the one Rarity had but the darker color seemed to somehow still shine. It almost looked menacing but beautiful in way. Rarity nodded, it was an incredible choice that fit Zecora well.

Fluttershy soon swam up next to her, showing off a pink one. This one seemed to glow a bit brighter and was around the same size as Zecora's. It still had this high spirited feeling to it. Even as Rarity reached out and felt it, it seemed slightly warmer to the touch. Another incredible choice.

Both woman soon latched back onto Spike as Rarity swam over and joined them. The purple Dragon glanced back and nodded. Rarity had a feeling it was time to return for some much needed air. All three held on best they could as Spike turned and heading back. All three clung to Spike as he moved past the waterfall and soon breached the surface again. All three woman let out a gasp, taking in some much needed air.

After taking some time to recover, Rarity pushed her hair back and turned, holding out her hand. "I'll get to work on these right away. They should be ready in a few days. I may be a bit rusty though." Rarity glanced back at her work table. With everything go on she really hadn't worked on a design in some time. She looked back as the two held out their gems.

Fluttershy and Zecora passed theirs over, both looking conflicted. Zecora looked like she was going to say something as she raised her hands but Fluttershy grunted and managed to get there first. "Um, Rarity, I think I speak for both of us when we say this is a huge honor. We feel like we should at least give you something in return."

Rarity shook her head. "Nonsense, this is for all of us. We all are now connected. This is just a way to show off to the world what we all mean to Spike and each other."

Fluttershy leaned back a bit and crossed her arms. "Still, I think Zecora and I owe you something..." She glanced at the medicine woman who stared back, clearly trying to process something as well.

Rarity rolled her eyes. "Listen, if you feel you must give something back, then just think on it for the next few days. You can give it to me then. But I mean it when I say I am not expecting anything, you two have done more than enough for Spike and I these past several months. I'd say that's more than enough of a gift."

With that she gripped the two gems tightly, swung her leg over and hopped off Spike. She glanced back once more at the two woman with a smile. She then turned and began swimming towards the shore. Spike glanced back at the other two woman, clearly content to hang out in the water for the time being. Zecora eventually raised her hands again. "I think I may have an idea, but I am going to need your help to gather everything together."

Fluttershy smiled and nodded. "Whatever you need, I am down for whatever you have in mind."

As the two got off Spike and began to swim to shore, Spike looked over at Rarity and then the two woman. He gave a low growl, clearly in need of something but was unable to get it across at the moment. Instead, he continued to wade in the water, attempting to relax though clearly disappointed. He let out a low huff as he stared over at his mates, noticeably lost in thought.

Author's Note

Weird, a whole chapter and no actual sex, strange isn't it? Well, look forward to a bit more of that returning next chapter. For now, hope you all enjoyed the plot.