The Magicless Adventures of Anon

“Zecora, are you in?”

“I shall soon be there, do not move a hair.”

“Good morning fair Anon and Twilight. Come in as I start a fire alight.”

You both thank her and move into the living room before taking the offered cushions to sit.

After she gets a fire going in her fireplace, “Tis a pleasure, but pray, what brings you here today?”

You look over to Twi who nods and places a hoof on your leg for support. You take a deep breath to help calm your nerves and place your hand on her hoof, giving it a gentle squeeze.

“Zecora, I have greatly appreciated our time together. When I was a stranger, you saved me, gave me a place to stay and water to drink. You helped me find my way in this world because you are a good zebra, not because you had too. You are strong and kind. You work hard and make living in the Everfree seem as natural as breathing. Yet despite all the difficulties you face, you still find time to help not only me but any other that you can. Even if some brought it on themselves.

Your strength and wisdom, your generosity and kindness, your adaptability and perseverance… these are just some of the reasons, that I like you Zecora. No, like is too weak a word. Zecora, I love you!”

You see her face go red as her fur starts to stand on end in a wave that travels up her spine. Her eyes are wide, and she gulps.

Is it fear, excitement, rejection… NO! CALM DOWN! … wait for her to say what she wants.

After what seemed like eternity, “… I am happy to see, that Twilight seems to agree. But for me to join a herd, I must have your word. I must have a foal, to complete an important role. For my family’s traditions, you see, must not end with me.”

“A-A foal? Like a baby?!? I-I mean… maybe we could adopt?” You look at Twi who tilts her head inquisitively.

“Though you are fine, if you are impotent, I must sadly decline…”

“I’M NOT IMPOTANT!... ~Ahem~… I mean, I am NOT impotent.”

“I-I had thought we were trying to make foals with the herd… do you not like babies Anon?” Twi-Force looks sad and worried.

“W-Wait, wait, wait a second! Breath in, breath out… Ok, so, where I come from… even if my memories are somewhat fuzzy... I thought it was impossible for different species to have children together. I-Is that not the same here?”

“Huh, weird… All sentient creatures in Equis can interbreed if their genitals are compatible. Though they mostly take on the kind of the mother. Ponies mothers make ponies, Griffon mothers make griffons, changelings make more changelings, etc. Even if I were to breed with a dragon, the foal would still be a pony, or even an alicorn. Understand?”

“H-How?”

Both Zecora and Twilight look at each other and smile before replying, “’Magic!’”

You feel your face pale… “Then, what about me…?” You nearly whisper.

“I was worried about that too, but it should be fine.”

“H-How can you be so sure!?! What if I cannot provide what Zecora, or even you want!?!”

Suddenly you are embraced by both Twi and Zecora. You feel your cheeks redden, and you are so confused and afraid. But the warmth in your chest starts to spread and banish the fear. As they hug and shush you, you hear Twi-Force, “I would never leave you, I love you no matter what!”

“Be not afraid, it is clear, my price can be paid.”

You look down at them and wrap your arms around them both, “Thank you… Sorry, I panicked.”

“We understand. It is scary to think you may lose those you love. Especially if you think there is nothing you can do.”

After a few more moments of hugging, you loosen your grip and they gently sit down beside you and slide their cushions closer.

“We know, Anon, because it is obvious that you care for us both deeply. Unlike same species relationships, interspecies relations may only produce offspring if there is love. This is because a pony and pony may share genetic material and the love may augment that.

However, if the genetics are not compatible, a mother may still take in the intense burst of love released into her body while the male orgasms. She ovulates and that love is mixed with her own. This is what makes the child have characteristics of both parents but tend to be most similar to the mother physically…

Judging from your blank stare, I’m guessing that this is not making much sense. ~sigh~ Ok, when a male and a female love each other very much, and have sex, they can have a child regardless of species. This is literal in this world Anon.”

“What?!? Really!” Even if you see Zecora giggling at you, you cannot stop your mouth from hanging open.

“Y-Yes! A-And Judging from Princess Cadence’s reaction when you met… you should be VERY compatible, romantically speaking…”

“I’ll give you all the foals you want, you glorious nerd-pony you!” You are spinning around Twi in your arms in excitement! You are going to be the BEST role-model ever!