Chapter 8: licking your wounds

I woke up in a sweat. Those memories of Seventy-four were still stuck in my head. I sat up while wiping my face of any sweat that was left. I looked at my watch and it was 5am, knowing I wasn't going to get anymore sleep. I got up and walked into the kitchen where I saw Purple..in her undergarments, she heard my footsteps and turned to me.

“Hello sweetie, you're up early.” She spoke with a smile.

“Couldn’t sleep.” I sighed while I got out some coffee grinds and filled up the coffee machine.

“Nightmares?” She asked as she handed me some toast.

“....yeah.” I nodded while taking it and bit into it.

“What, may I ask?” she asks as she sits down on a chair near the table.

I breathed. “It was about what you forced into my head...I also saw a part of Seventy-four’s past.”

“I can get rid of them.” She said, rubbing her shoulder as the guilt flush over her.

I looked up at her. “You can?”

“If I can force memories into people I can force them out.” She said as she ate the rest of her breakfast.

I sighed. “You know you three still have to make up what you did when we arrived.” she looked down sadly. Then look up at me and walk over. She was behind me before she placed her paw hands against the sides of my head.

“How much do you want me to remove? I can remove other memories as well.”

“Just remove what you gave me.” I felt the memories fade away, as like they vanish, I just simply forgot them. She then let go of my head.

“You good sweetie?”

“Yeah...I can’t remember what you showed me.” I breathed.

“Good, now.” She turned me around and looked down at me. “Do you need anything else?”

“No.” I shook my head. “Why did you have to force those memories in my head in the first place?”

“I wanted to show you how we felt…” she said sadly. “I’m sorry I forced that stuff into your head.”

“Next time I hope you understand that kind of stuff will only dig you deeper into trouble.” she nodded and turned to leave and get dressed. “Purple?”

“Yes dear?” She asked as she looked back at me.

“....thank you.” I finally replied with a small smile at her. Her tail formed a heart as she wink at me before walking back into her room..her figure was so...gah what is wrong with me? I flushed and shook my head. I got some extra food for my day patching my lunch and..didn’t know what to do now. I had my laptop, but did the ponies even have the internet? I think I will know soon, but for now, I had to get to Flix’s shop.

I left the library with the moon starting to set over the horizon. I arrived at the garage before seeing the stallion tinkering a car. I cleared my throat. “Mr. Flix?” He jumped, hitting his head on the hood.

“Ow.” he turned to me. “Don’t scare me like that again, colt.”

“Sorry. Didn't mean to spook you.” I chuckled as I entered.

“Well you're here an hour early, let start off, with the basics you know what mana fuel is?”

“Yes, mana fuel is rated by demicons, unicorns or Alicorns from what I was told.”

“Alight now Mana fuel or Mael, has a Energy density of 150,200 joules per gram, while old gasoline was 46,400 joules per gram, now Mael is very powerful but has some down some, don’t handle it well and it could explode in a spell.”

“Interesting.” I hummed with a hand on my chin. He pulled me to a car.

“This is a V8 engine, now I want to see you take it apart and put it back together, and don’t worry i’m right behind you.” I nodded before I pulled out the engine and placed it down with a mini crane, I then grabbed a wrench and other tools began undoing the bolts on the engine. I pause and look at him as it hits me. “You said Joules and grams right?” he nodded. “Okay, making sure.”

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(No POV)

Meanwhile, at Twilight's home, the Demicorn was up and drinking a cup of coffee. She sighed and rubbed her eyes. “What a hassle the last few days…” She then saw the two hybrids bunny ears poke around the corner of the room, their ears pointing at her. “... I know you’re there.” they poke their heads around the corner.

“Can we be cubsitters?” Purple asked.

Twilight suddenly spat out her coffee from the shocking question and turned to them. “foal sitting?”

“Yes, you know take care of cubs?”

The mare cleared her throat. “I dont think thats a good idea.”

“Why not?” Their ears flop to the side of their head.

Twilight placed her mug down while crossing her arms over her cleavage. “I think you two know fully why.” The two stopped out and wore their bras and panties, making her blush a bit.

“Oh come one, you said to give ponies or us a chance and stop blushing.” They snickered.

“I know that, but with the results you two did the past few days, it will be hard for anyone to hire you two to foal sitting.”

“Oh come on, there must be someone that wants us.”

Twilight pondered. “Well...there might be one colt you two might foal sit.”

“Oh?” they said with a smile.

“In our Ponyville Orphanage, the staff members are having a hard time watching over the young ones. One in particular is pretty much on the side.” they rushed out of the room after a few minutes they came back all dressed.

“When do we start!”

“I’ll take you to the orphanage.” She spoke before glaring. “But please, be on your best behaviors.” they only smiled at her. “Alright, follow me.” Twilight led them out of the house and down the dirt road. The two followed until they found a building with the sign that read “Ponyville Orphanage” if their Equestrian or Equish was any good. They entered the building as they walked to the front of the desk. There was a mare with white fur and a blue mane, wearing a black uniform. “Good morning Gentle Heart.”

“Oh good morning Twilight Sparkle.” The mare smiled when she looked up at her papers. “What brings you here?”

“Well...I was hoping you have a job opening for these two.” She smiled sheepishly as she motioned to the two sisters. As the two waved at her friendly.

Gentles eyes widened in shock and slight worry. “Miss Twilight...you know who they are right?”

Twilight sighed. “Im aware of it and their actions.”

“With respect, I do not know if I am comfortable having them in my Orphanage and tending with the foals.” the two sisters look at her with puppy eyes.

“I understand they have a bad reputation right now, but I am at last willing to give them a chance.” She replied. “I wish for you to do the same.” Gentles eyes dart back and forth from the sisters to Twilight.

With a moment after, she gives a heavy sigh. “...Alright. If you vouch for them, I will give them a chance as well.” the sisters perke up in excitement before giving a firm look. “But listen to you two. If I hear you harm my staff or the foalies of my Orphanage, you’re done and out, understand?”

“We understand Miss Gentles!” they chirped.

The mare sighed. “I hope I don't regret this…” She stood from the desk. “Alright, follow me and I i'll get you two set up.” They nod and follow the leader.

After the two were gone, Twilight returned to the library and walked into the room where the furries were staying. She saw Seventy-four still asleep. She gave a small giggle before approaching and gently shook his shoulder. “Seventy Four time to wake up.” his eyes shot open as she felt something cut her cheek, looking back she saw a makeshift knife logged in the door frame. The mare brushed her finger where the cut was as a bit of blood dripped from her wound. He looked at her wincing a bit.

“Sorry about that miss Twilight.” he spoke with a solemn tone.

“I...Its okay.” She replied before looking at him. “...did you have a nightmare?”

“No, I was talking to my Light and Dark one.” he said as he got up and looked around for his stuff.

Twilight arched a brow. “Your light and dark one?”

“Aniu and Teufel followers, they are..” He put his paw on his chin thinking of the right words to say it. “Well, you know of angels and demons right?” Twilight nodded. “Well, Light and Dark ones are like them, but a hundred times better and worse than them depending on how you look at it.” He said as he put on his robes and stretched a bit, the sound of hissing could be heard.

The hissing aused Twilight to shudder in fear. “What's that sound?”

“My pistons are moving on their own.” He walked over to a mirror. “I need to upgrade myself or get repairs after all, healing magic only fixes organic parts.”

Twilight approached dhim before speaking. “Maybe I can help you.” He turned to her with interest. “I may not look like it, but I know my way around machinery.”

“You do?” He asked as he looked up at her.

“I studied a bit on cyborg machinery and how they work, even though I had never seen a cyborg before.”

“My my, you're full of surprises? What next you have Arch-degrees in science?” he asked with a raised brow.

The mare giggled. “Funny you say that. I did graduate with that kind of degree.” his jaw now hit the floor.

“You know every bit of science that is possible?” He asked, half shocked and half impressed.

“My knowledge and studies are why Princess Celesia chose me as her student.”

“Hm. now for my first day on the job?” he asked.

She nodded. “You mentioned you do gardening for me. So, I need you to start by making a six by eight diameter garden and plant some seeds.”

“Though I would work in your library.” he said as his eyes tightened to hers.

“I have Spike and Barb trending at the library already so they got it under control.”

“Alright...hm I heard you have something called the internet from my travels.”

“Oh yes. It allows us ponies to connect all over our country.’ Twilight smiled.

“Oh well better now look at Daniels lap top, all of that..forbidden knowledge.. Think about it. He's from another world and has so much good knowledge you can think of from his people.” A part of Twilight screamed for the knowledge of the unknown, while another part of her told her no and not peered into his privacy.

“He talks about nanotech, just think how that would change society?” He said, smirking as he walked out of the door grabbing the makeshift knife and placing it in his robe.

Twilight gave some thought and decided to pay a visit to the jail building later. She looked at the clock and saw it was near nine. She sighed again before getting into her teacher uniform and left for work.

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Pink and Purple were standing in front of a group of foals. Some earth ponies, unicorns and pegasus. Some were interested in them since they never saw their kind before, some were a bit worried since they knew of their actions from the news and little avoided them all together and did their own business. Pink and Purple were wearing white button shirts and skirts.

Gentle who was with them spoke. “Okay you two, you only need to watch, care and help the fillies and colts in his room, okay?”

“Yes Miss.” They gave her a warm smile. With a nod, Gentle turned and left the room. The two sisters sit down on the floor.

“Hello dears, tell us about yourselves.” Purple said as her ears form a heart. Some of the kids grew interested and chased closer. One filly placed her hands on her fur.

“You feel silky.” She spoke before nuzzling her shoulder.

“Thank you sweetie, I take good care of my fur.” Purple smirked.

Pink meanwhile was having a bit of a hassle while some of the children were pulling on her ears.

“Careful they are VERY sensitive.” she grit her teeth with a smile while one eye was shut. The children only laughed and kept tugging at her ears, and another was pulling at her tail. Her tail got stiff as she bit her lip. Pink was holding back her willpower to not scream at the fillies and colts from pulling at her sensitive areas.

“Sister a little help.” Pink asked her sister who was holding a filly in her arms. Purple giggled before approaching and scattered the little rascals. “Thank you..now who wants to snuggle?” she asked with a soft smile. By that, the kids tackled her to the ground while nuzzling against her ams, chest and neck. She hit the floor. “A-Air!” she said as she choked a little. It was karma biting at her from her actions the past few days in this country. Her sister only rolled her eyes before she saw a colt with a brown spot over his eyes. Said colt was poking his head from the corner of a door frame.

“Come in sweetie, we won’t bite.” She said as she waved him over with her tail. The colt ducked back a bit, a sense of shyness purple felt in his persona. “Sweetie, please.” she said with a soft motherly tone. The colt sensed warmth in her words before slowly coming out of hiding and slowly approached her. She gently reached her arm out towards and smiled. The colt slowly reached out as well before his little hand gently grabbed her paw finger. Her soft fur was like silk on his fur. “Would you like a hug?”

“...okay.” He nodded softly with a young british accent. She finds it cute she then pulls him close and hugs him.

Nearby, Gentle, who came down to check on them, grew surprised at how well the sisters were interacting with the children. She gave a small smile. “Perhaps they will do well here after all…” She giggled softly before leaving again.

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Meanwhile at the Library, Twilight finished up her studies and work for the time being. She came home and removed her glasses. “Sometimes I think I should wear something else so my students are not distracted.”

“It would be best. Wear a suit.” She looked over and saw Seventy-four drink a gallon of water.

“Oh hey Seventy-Four.” She spoke with a small smile. “Finished already?” she look closer as his fur was steaming.

“Y-Yea bad part about being a cyborg is you don’t sweat.” he said panting heavily.

She approached and placed a hand on his arm, but yelped and pulled back when her hand signed. “Wow, you’re steaming hot.”

“Yea..how you're cheek, sorry i didn’t heal it before you left.”

“Oh, it's okay now.” She spoke while brushing her finger across the dash mark. “It doesn't hurt as bad as it did this morning.”

“That’s good to hear. And your son took my knives away from me.” he said as Spike was on the ladder nearby and slid down.

“There were DOZENS of makeshift knives on him.” Spike argued.

Twilight sighed before turning to Seventy four. “That raises a question. Where did you get those knives? I thought the police collected all weapons off you four when you were arrested.”

“Oh miss Twilight, I have healing magic which means anything that is alive i can grow or creature earth golems.” he said as she saw a tiny stick walking up to her with leaves as arms and legs. It waved at her.

“So you had these things sneak into the police station and bring back your items?”

“Oh no that’s not fun, i simply..grow a bit of your wood in this treehouse and shape it into a knife.”

Twilight's eye twitched before she took a deep breath. “Seventy four, you promised me you wont be doing something like this when I let you guys out of jail.”

“Hey I just want to keep myself armed incase i need it and not have it and need it. I Promise i won’t hurt anyone unless they attack me first, and I don’t break my promises.”

The demicorn mare was silent for a few minutes before she spoke again. “...alright fine. I get where you are coming from. But you will ONLY use them if you're being attacked or anything like that. Remember word spread fast in ponyville about stuff like this.” he only smiled.

“Yes mommy.” He chuckled.

“I'm not your mom.” She sighed while rubbing her eyes.

“As you wish..got the laptop?” He asked as he went to go get some more water.

“No. I was at work.” she replied. “Besides I don't wanna barge into Daniel’s privacy. While knowledge of his world is amazing, I don't want him to think i'm rummaging through whats his.”

He walked back out and handed her a glass of water. “So you're telling me he might have some tech that could save lives and you're worried about ‘privacy’?”

“If he even has something like that it would be helpful, but you need to understand that privacy of someone's belongings is important. Think about it, how would you feel if someone was rummaging through your stuff without your permission?”

“Big sister is always watching.” He joked.

“Seventy-four im serious.”

“Well first off I have junk stuff compared to what I saw, basic tools, medical stuff and food. But I get your point.” he said as he sat down. “Oh that reminds me, I was looking at one of your books and you ponies are crazy.”

Her eye twitches by this. “....excuse me?”

“You're physiology.” he paused. “Earth ponies 7 hooves (213.36 cm) Unicorns 6 hooves (182.88 cm) and Pegasus 5 hooves (152.40 cm) Demcorns 8 hooves (243.84 cm) and Alicorns 9 hooves (274.32 cm) in height You're durability are in the Small Building level (0.005 Tons to 0.25 Tons) to Multi-City Block levels, (100 Tons to 1 Kiloton) even Country levels(7 Teratons to 100 Teratons) Punches are in the kiloton range to Country level (7 Teratons to 100 Teratons) Why would you even need armor! You ponies turn Equestria, A deathworld that the ponies forcibly paved over and turned into an utopia. I am shocked that a race like yours hasn't taken over the world yet.” he pauses. “Even you're magic! From what I readed these beams of your travel faster than light! You could shoot rockets out of the sky! Nothing is safe from Equestria, I NEVER want to fight you guys, oh bloodlust ponies now that would be scary as the Realms.”

Twilight's hair was standing a bit while her fists clenched as she breathed. “...How are you. We are not monsters Seventy four. We have order and pace in this country and we respect other nations to our world. Don't you DARE even once say we are crazy.”

“You're not.” he said sternly. “From what I see of you, you're very kind, most of what I see of your kind are like that. And that scares me.”

“You’re only listening to rumors about us, you don't know us.” Twilight stated.

“You're right, the rumors of how nice you all are.” He said as his little stick creature both got them some water as he handed one to her. Twilight looked to it before sighing and taking a sip.

“Look, I don't know how hard things were for you before you came here, but honestly, you’re on VERY thin ice right now, for both you, the sisters and Daniel. I understand you have rights to defend yourself and I understand that. You just don't follow the rules. Don't you even know nearly half of ponyville wants you guys to be locked away or worse, hanged?” He looked up at her.

“Listen miss Twilight I said I will follow your rules and in my culture we DON’T lie, you have my word.”

“For your sake I hope so.” She breathed before walking into the kitchen.

“I will mom.” he chuckled.

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(Daniel POV)

A few hours into my shift, I finished making those fixes to a car as I pulled back and wiped my head of sweat. “Frix, it's done!” I called.

“Good, know let's see if it works.” he said with a smile. He approached the vehicle and took out the keys of its owner and started it up.

VVVVVRRRRRRRRMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!

The sound of pistons hitting against the engine could be heard and it was a sexy sound.

“Whoooohohohoho.” The stallion laughed. “Now that's music to my ears.” he turned to me. “Very impressive work kiddo. You learned well back where you come from.”

“I do my best sir.” I chuckled while rubbing my neck. “While your engines are different then my, the same layout of an I.C.E.”

“You really know your machines well.” The stallion chuckled before turning the car off. “Keep this up and I might give you a raise.” he joked.

“Haha, a joker?”

“Yup! A lot of bosses can be jackasses, I don’t want you to see me as a higher up, see me as an equal understanding Daniel?”

“Of course sir.” I smiled. “Gender, race, none of that matters to me, long as they have good hearts.”

“Just don’t get too good with a pony, they will use that against you.” He said rubbing his eyes.

“Don't worry, i'm fully aware of that.” I nodded. “Ben taught all that during my time in the army.”

“Good, now we got some others to work on.” He said as he tossed me a ratchet. “Make sure not to clank that around would you.” I chuckled and moved to the next car and started tinkering with its wear of the engine.

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At the Foster home, Pink and Purple were trying to put the kids down for their naps. Pink was having a bit of trouble with her pack.

“No naps!” A filly and colt laughed and ran from Pink.

“Why not?” She asked with a very slight anger in her voice.

“We wanna play!” They spoke while avoiding her grabbing them.

“What game?” she asked instruded in this.

“Cath us for the whole day!” They laughed and avoided her grabbing them again and squeezed through furniture. She then laughed and started to chase them.

Purple giggled while she hummed and rocks a filly in her arms. The filly herself yawned before her eyes shut and gave soft snores.

“When are you and your husband going to have cubs?” Purple asks her sister.

Pink who managed to catch the rascals approached as they squirmed. “Really soon. Heat season is coming close for us.”

“Do you really?” she paused. “And there are cubs here.” she said with a sweatdrop

“They don't know what it means, plus most are asleep and these two arsenal's are paying attention.” sha made her point as the two in her arms kept squirming.

“You two, need sleep.” Purple said as she boopped their nose. Her magic flowed in their minds as they yawned and drooped in her sister's arms.

“Good, now put them in the beds and let go talk to Miss Gentle Heart.” she said as she got up with a smile at her work. She got to the mares office and knocked.

“It's open.” She heard the mare. Purple opened the door as Gentle Heart was filling some papers out. “Oh hllp Purple. What can I do for you?”

“The cute little ponies are asleep.” she smiles at the pony.

“Really?” She blinks while moving her glasses down. “Those fillies and colts are pretty hard to put to sleep.”

“Oh it was easy, my sister on the other paw, her group was a pawful.”

“I bet.” She giggled. “But, you did well, and...thank you for you two for not causing trouble.”

“No problem, miss, in fact if you need more help just ask that demicorn, we would love to make sure the cubs here are good to go.”

“I will be sure to talk to Miss Sparkle.” She nodded. “You are free to leave now. Come back tomorrow by sunrise.”

“As you wish to miss.” Purple bowed and left the office as she went downstairs to see her sister. “Come on sister let go get our normal clothes.” Pink nodded as they changed and left the Orphanage. They walk their way to their new home.

“You alright sister?” Purple asked.

“Yeah.” She nodded and stretched. “I just never knew handling pony cubs would be a handful.”

“It's harder with your own cubs.” Purple chuckled.

“Oh they won't be as wild as those rascals.”

“Good.” she said as her tail flick her sister's tail.

“Oh you did not just do that.” Pink grinned and flickered her tail back at her sisters.

“Yes I did my sister.” she smirked evilly. Pink grinned and gave her sisters ass a playful slap.

“Hey! There are ponies around.” Her sister snapped.

“What ponies?” Pink mused as the roads were near empty as others are passing buildings without noticing them.

*SLLLAP!*

Pink squealed when her sister slapped back. “Oh you little.~” She pushed Purple into an alleyway pinning her to the wall.

“Oh what? your husband slaps you MUCH harder than that.” she said with a smirk.

“Oh really? What about THIS?~~~” Pink slammed her lisp to Purple in a heated kiss.

Purple eyes wide open before pulling her sister away.

“My my sister, so daring.”

“That's a problem? We do it with Wolfy.~”

“That we do, ah the part about being part bunny is you want to fuck everything.~”

“You think the same.~~~” Her sitr gripped and cupped her chin.

“We both do.~” she paused. “Let's get back otherwise your husband will worry about us.”

“We’ll settle the rest of this tonight.~~~~~”

“That we will now let go.” she said as she grabbed her sister by the ears and dragged her to the treehouse. They got back to the treehouse as they saw Twilight putting books back with Bar and Spike.

“Greeting!” Purple chirp before throwing Pink on the couch.

“Whoa!” Spike yielded as he fell from the ladder as books fell on his head.

“Spike!” Barb slid down and kneeled to her brother. “Are you alright?” He groaned and held his thumbs up. Purple jumps to them and helps him up.

“Sorry Spike.” She said as she placed the books back with her tail and ears.

“Ow...no problem.” He groaned as he rubbed his head.

“Need me to get Seventy-four to heal that?” she asked considered.

“It's just a small bruise. I’ll be alright.” He assured her.

“Alright.” She said as she got up and helped with the rest.

Twilight came down and dusted herself. “Can you not do that again please while we're working?”

“Sure thing horny.” Pink said, rubbing her ears in pain.

Hey heard footsteps and Seventy four came from the kitchen. “Hey girls.” he smiled.

Pink snapped her head to his voice and smiled at him. “Wolfy!” She tackled him to the ground and hugged him tightly.

“Pink what I tell you about jumping on me?” He asked as he tried to escape her grip.

“Sorry, i'm just happy to see you.” She giggled and got off him.

“You good.” He smiled. “Where’s Daniel?”

“Still at work.” Twilight explained while moving the ladder away.

“Alright. So what do you all want to do in the meantime?” He asked around.

“Well, it's getting late and we haven't made dinner yet.” Barb replied.

“Need help?” He asked. The two dragons look back at Twilight.

“If he's willing to offer then yeah.” She shrugged. They nodded and let him follow them. Twilight then looked at the sisters.

“Hello!” They chirped.

“Hi.” She breathed. “So...how was work?”

“It was GREAT! The cubs where soooo cute!” Purple said with a smirk as her sister just yawned.

“It sounds like Pink didn't have a good experience.” The mare mused.

“No she didn’t her group where a little rude.”

“Well, they are colts and fillies.” She giggled. “They are a handful.”

They then heard the door open behind them.

(Daniel POV)

I returned back to the treehouse after a long and tiring day at work and boy as I drained. Haven't been this exhausted since my first day in boot camp. The smell of car oils didn’t help either i look around and saw Twilight, the sisters and..not the others.

“Hello Daniel.” Twilight smiled. “How was work.”

“tiring.” I sighed and dropped my bags before slumping to the couch. Purple walk over to me and smiles at me.

“I’m happy you're back safe sweetie.”

“Yay me…” I mumbled with a thumbs up and dropped it like a sack of potatoes. She only smiled and booped my nose.

“Dinner is going to be ready soon.”

“I'm too tired to eat.” I grumbled.

Purple nodded and turned to Twilight. “Mind putting his portion in the fridge for late when he wakes up and needs food?”

“I can do that.” The mare nodded.

Purple nodded before she settled me on the couch on my pillow and tuck the sheets around me. I sighed softly and pulled the covers closer. “...thanks.” I whispered. She only smiled.

“Good night Donny, sweet dreams.” she cooed and pecked my head. Okay that was pretty sweet of her. I gave a soft small smile before I drifted to slumber.

Author's Note

and thats it for this chapter. Im sorry this took so long. Im back in school now and studies do come first. I will try to get the chaps in faster, but no promises. Comsic also put this in for you guys to look at. https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/My_Little_Pony

Again, hope you all are safe in this time. and dont forget to show your love and support tp this story. see you all next time. :)