Entrapment

"Thank you, Master Jax, for letting me visit again," smiled Fluttershy, bowing to him. "I really appreciate it."

"How could I say no to you?" chuckled Jax. "You've given me a spectacular view. Your motions had me in a trance. I'm glad I suggested you learn to dance. The way your body sways and bends... Go on upstairs, see your friends."

Fluttershy bowed again and made her way up the stairs. She found Applejack's room, which was now clearly marked. They were trained well enough by now that they needed no escort, and doors were only locked at night. With a knock at the door, Fluttershy entered, being surprised that she and Applejack were wearing the same outfit in different colours. Applejack's was green.

"Fluttershy!" called Applejack, rushing over to hug her friend. "I missed you so much."

"I missed you too, Applejack. In fact, I brought you a gift." From behind her back, Fluttershy produced Applejack's old Stetson. "I took it from Big Mac when he tried to rescue me. I wanted to give it to you sooner, but I guess I should have let him keep it."

Applejack's eyes welled up with tears at the sight of her old hat. She put it on, a wave of nostalgia washing over her. "Thank you for this, Fluttershy. It means a lot to me." Once more, Fluttershy was pulled into a tight, loving embrace. As she pulled away, Applejack took off the hat, placing it gently on top of the loungewear set in her wardrobe. "It'll be nice to wear it again, but it really clashes with my current outfit. I'll take it out next time I go out to the fields."

The two mares sat together on Applejack's bed, catching each other up on their exploits. Fluttershy talked about Jerome, and how he had helped her win the support of the crowd at the dance showcase. Applejack talked about how she and Big Macintosh had been sleeping in the same bed for the last week.

"Big Mac has plans, too," beamed Applejack. "After he pays off the debt he owes Jax and the king, he's going to collect enough money to purchase a house, and then ownership of me."

"That's wonderful news," laughed Fluttershy. "You'll be able to go back home."

The colour drained from Applejack's cheeks. "Yeah, about that... Big Mac and I, we can't really go back. Not anymore."

"Why not?"

"Because we've been hooking up. They broke us down, Fluttershy. They made us so reliant on each other that we can't separate. If we went back to Ponyville, I don't know if either of us could resist each other. If one of us returns, then we'd probably be fine, but it means leaving the other here alone. I wouldn't dare leave him behind, and I don't think he would leave me here alone, either. We're too interconnected now to go back home. We'll just have to start a new life here and hope for the best."

Fluttershy wrapped her wing around Applejack's shoulders. "I guess that means I'm staying, too."

Applejack sniffled. "Fluttershy, if you have the opportunity to go home, you should take it. Be free and live the life you choose."

Fluttershy pressed her hand between Applejack's breasts "The life I choose is right here, Applejack. What kind of lousy friend would I be if I left you behind?" She leaned in and gave Applejack a kiss from behind her veil. "Besides, Ponyville would be pretty terrible without you around."

Applejack smiled through her tears. All things considered, she was glad to have somepony looking out for her in her time of need. She would miss all of the others, but without Fluttershy and Big Mac, she would be completely alone. Such was the magic of friendship.

They were pulled from their thoughts as Big Mac entered the room. "Good to see you again, Fluttershy," he smiled, hugging her and joining them on the bed. "How are your injuries?"

"Oh, they weren't that bad," chuckled Fluttershy. "I was mostly just scared. How about you?"

"All patched up." He took off his shirt, showing that his lacerations and contusions were all vanished. "The physicians in this place are of excellent quality."

"And check this out," said Applejack, pressing her hand against Big Mac's abs. "That scar from when he fell out of the tree? Gone!"

Big Mac leaned back to show Fluttershy the scar, or rather, the lack thereof. As he did so, he forgot the effect that Applejack's touch had on him. He remembered as his loincloth slipped aside. He was now on full display. While Applejack had seen it plenty of times, Fluttershy had not. He was about to apologize, but she didn't seem to mind. In fact, she gently stroked him as she looked.

"That's amazing. I can't believe how good the healthcare is around here." As Fluttershy's sentence ended, she began to lick at him, following her training. Applejack moved to Big Mac's other side and began to assist in fellating him. For the purposes of doing this, they dropped their veils. Big Mac just sat back and enjoyed the ride, running his fingers through their hair. The mares were very happy to help him with his erection.

After they both drank down his cum, they were joined by Malak, who came to collect Fluttershy. "I have exciting news for you all. Each of you is going to the king's ball."

"The king invited us?" asked Fluttershy.

"No, he's hired you to work that night," Malak responded. "I expect you'll be a welcome sight. Fluttershy, you'll be the entertainment, AJ and Mac, you're on lust containment."

"Lust containment?" asked Big Mac, having never heard of that position.

"You'll be in charge of ensuring the peace by making the guests' lusty intentions cease. Even if you take a shot in the mouth, you keep the party from going south."

"I don't suppose we have a choice in the matter?"

Applejack pushed Big Mac's shoulder. "Come on, Big Mac. It'll be fun. Besides, you might even earn some money. And I'll be right beside you every step of the way."

"I'll be there, too," chuckled Fluttershy, giving Mac a kiss. "For emotional support. You're not going to be alone." She stood up and returned to her master. "Let's all make the king proud of us."