Making Baked Apples.

Autumn Blaze opened the door for Applejack to enter. "So... this is the place, not much to look at since all my stuff is still up the mountain." She chuckled sheepishly.

"It's fine," Applejack reassured her. "If we was back home, I'd take ya into the barn; it's the only place we could get to know one another without botherin' my family; thin walls and all." She gazed around the interior.

Autumn could read Applejack's thoughts. "Rain Shine and some of my old friends cleaned it up for me; they're really welcoming me back with open hooves. I think they feel a bit guilty for banishing me." She chuckled.

The hollow wasn't much different from Twilight's Library, from before it got blown up by Tirek. It smelled woody, and was surprisingly clean and dust-free, considering it was abandoned for a few years.

"I don't have much to offer," Autumn thought for a moment. "Want some water, I think I still have some glasses in here?"

"Sure, I'll take a water; gonna need it for what we're about t' do!" Applejack laughed at her own joke, gaining a bashful chuckle from her soon to be Kirin lover.

Applejack took a seat on Autumn's couch. "Mmm, nice and springy," she muttered, squishing the cushion beneath her.

"Comfy?" Autumn asked earnestly, levitating a glass of water for Applejack to take.

"Sure am!" Applejack chirped, accepting the offer.

The thirsty pair all but chugged their drinks. Autumn Blaze suddenly uttered a high pitched hiccup, and got a pat on the withers from Applejack to help her out.

"So..." Autumn started, fidgeting with her glass. "You wanna kiss and see where the night takes us?" She suggested.

"Sounds like a good plan t' me," Applejack smiled coyly, putting her glass down on the floor.

Autumn did the same with her magic and faced Applejack.

The pair leaned towards each other, their lips meeting together in the middle. Their kiss started off timid, but quickly grew more passionate as they relaxed into each others lips. Their tongues played across each other as they kissed deeply, running their wet muscles over the roof of their lover's mouth.

Applejack lingered around the Kirin's pronounced canine fangs, while Autumn kept licking her tongue against hers as she explored the Kirin's mouth.

Applejack pulled away to get a look at the beauty she was about to lay; running her hooves through Autumn's curly lion's mane around her neck.

"I love your mane, sugarcube," Applejack huffed and went back in for a kiss. "Such a pretty color--smeck--and soft--smack--and bushy," She whispered between kisses, while caressing Autumn's neck.

"I love yours too, it's so shiny, and long, and straight," Autumn complimented, sounding entranced while petting her pony.

Applejack smiled and leaned away to take off her red hair bands. She flipped her mane, sending her luscious golden hair cascading over her shoulder.

Autumn's pupils dilated as Applejack's blonde mane spilled over her neck and chest. Unlike the Kirin, Applejack's mane didn't hide the curves of her breast.

That was too much for Autumn Blaze to handle, and she tackled Applejack into the couch; pinning the pony beneath her, sinking into the cushion. Autumn kissed Applejack more fiercely and deeply than before; with Applejack humming into her mouth trying to match Autumn's eagerness.

Both tried to satiate the other's hunger. Each were starved of affection, and they gorged themselves on their passion together, putting an end to their coital famine.

Autumn rolled her flanks, humping between Applejack's legs, rubbing their teats together; the few places they could make skin-to-skin contact.

"Mmm-ahl, I wanna breed you Applejack," Autumn cooed between sloppy, wet kisses; her thrusts coming longer, and slower; rubbing her thigh against Applejack's sex.

Applejack chuckled while in mid-kiss, knowing that was impossible; until she felt something moving between them.

It felt firm, hot, and a bit sticky. It grew and grew, pushing between their bellies. Retracting and thrusting along with Autumn Blaze's humps.

Applejack smelled a strong musk coming from between herself and Autumn Blaze. It was pungent and sharp enough to make her pause; thinking of pumpkin spice.

"Hol' on, somethin' don't feel right," Applejack put her hooves on Autumn's chest to make her stop; and lifted the Kirin off by her chest.

Applejack's face was a mask of confusion, before melding into horrified disgust upon seeing a bright pink penis laying atop of her belly. It had a flare and a urethra like and equine, but the head was tapered like a digging shovel and crowned with fleshy nubs. The shaft was long and smooth, but it lacked a medial ring, and instead rose up to a veiny bulb of flesh near the base.

"You're a fella!?" Applejack yelped in surprise, then immediately pushed Autumn off her, sending the Kirin reeling back into the hoof-rest of the couch, while Applejack pulled herself out from under the Kirin trap. She stood away from the couch, anger clear on her face.

"What? What's the matter; did I do something wrong!?" Autumn pleaded with her worriedly.

"I thought I made it clear that I like pussy!" Applejack shouted at her, feeling hurt and betrayed.

Autumn spoke hurriedly. "You did! And I got that!" She defended. "Was it the 'breeding' comment I made? I'm really sorry Applejack; I would never mount you without permission, I just got caught up in the moment, I swear!"

"If you understood what I meant, then why in Equestria would you invite me here for a 'roll in the hay', when you ain't even a mare!?" Applejack emphasized, head shaking at the Kirin's warped logic.

"But I am a mare, I mean, I can be your bitch for the night; I told you I like it either way!" Autumn pleaded.

Applejack clenched her teeth. "Now ya'll are lyin' right to my face," she pointed at Autumn's penis, it's slimy pink skin gleamed in the magic light. "You gonna tell me that's an extra large clit, or somethin' next!?"

Autumn looked at her in confusion, until realization dawned upon her face. "Oh... I get it now! I think I know what all the confusion is. It's kinda funny really." She rambled.

"What are you on about?" Applejack huffed in irritation.

"Applejack, I have a penis," Autumn started.

Applejack glanced down at the slimy pink, semi-flaccid Kirin dick between Autumn's legs as it was retracting back into a fuzzy-looking sheath. "Nah... really?" Applejack said sarcastically, raising an eyebrow.

"But I also have a vagina," Autumn emphasized.

Applejack's eyebrow raised in skepticism. "Say what now?" She droned in disbelief.

Autumn got off the couch, then turned facing away from Applejack, and lifted her tail.

Applejack looked away at first, her cheeks tinted in embarrassment; she still felt mad about being tricked, but her gaze was eventually drawn to Autumn's presented rump.

Where her female genitals resided between those gloriously plush Kirin flanks.

The Kirin didn't have a wholly Equine vulva like ponies. Autumn Blaze's was more like a canine's. Thick, plump lips, the folds of which joined together to make a long Y-shaped slit.

"Whut the-?!" Applejack gasped.

Autumn Blaze turned around and crossed her legs bashfully. "Yeah... you see, I'm a hermaphrodite." She smiled sheepishly. "I'm sorry Applejack, I thought you knew."

Applejack gaped at her before shaking herself out of her stupor. "How could I possibly know that?! I don't go gawkin' at everypony's junk!" Her muzzle scrunched at the mistruth. "Usually..." she corrected. "But why would you think I'd be okay with this? I don't even like stallions."

Autumn shrugged. "You said you liked to eat pussy," she turned to show her flank. "I have a pussy," She emphasized.

Applejack gave her a sympathetic look. "I'm gay, sugarcube." She said bluntly.

"I'm gay too!" Autumn started defensively, trying to regain her affections. "I'm gay for you, I'm gay about being back in the village, and gay about every-kirin getting their voices back!" She emphasized.

Applejack looked at her in disbelief. "Autumn, I'm tryin' to tell you that I only, exclusively, like other mares."

Autumn stared at her while her brain rebooted. "Oooh... you didn't mean gay like--what's the word...? Happy! That's what I thought you meant." She nodded.

Applejack waved her hooves and shook her head vigorously. Trying to erase the situation. "Alright, alright, hol' up, let's jus' back up a step; and take this ugly bag o' snakes and lay'em out straight for both our sakes." She huffed and took a seat on the couch while rubbing her temples.

Autumn looked worried, but sat patiently while Applejack gathered her thoughts.

Applejack breathed through her nose, and exhaled slowly. "Okay. You're a hermaphrodite, which means you got both mare and stallion bits." She started.

"Right!" Autumn chirped, gaining a disapproving look from Applejack. "Sorry." She apologized sheepishly.

"And I'm gay, which means I only like mares and their vaginas," Applejack gave Autumn a sidelong gaze, seeing the Kirin waiting patiently for her to continue. "But since you have a coochie, you thought I'd be okay with spendin' the night with ya, even though you also have a penis?"

"Right." Autumn nodded.

"So this whole thing was jus' one big misunderstandin'..." Applejack sighed. "Are the other Kirin also hermaphrodites?" Applejack asked, feeling like she already knew the answer.

"Yeah we all are," Autumn scratched her head while grinning sheepishly. "See? This is progress! I'm so glad we talked things out. Told ya words are weird!" She nudged her in the shoulder.

"That mus' be why I can't tell ya'll apart," Applejack muttered to herself. "Heck, there ain't nothin' to tell apart if'n ya'll all look the same."

Autumn frowned at that and cocked her head. "Okay getting into racist territory." She said sarcastically.

Applejack smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, didn't mean nuthin' by it, but how does it... work?" She winced, wondering too late if it were offensive.

Autumn gave her a relaxed smile as she explained. "Its not much different than what ponies do, I imagine," she started as Applejack gave her full, rapt attention. "I told you earlier that every-kirin is looking to breed and be bred. Some Kirin like being a stud, and others like being a brood-bitch; but the ones who just want to stud--or have problems with being bred--will keep their eyelashes plucked so other Kirin will know." She explained casually. "I guess it makes them more studly-looking." Autumn finished, tapping her chin in wonder.

Applejack nodded along, then put on a look of discovery. "Oh... and you said, you like both?"

Autumn turned to her on the couch, and Applejack mirrored her so they both sat facing each other. "Yeah, and our estrus cycle happens once every 3 months and our heat lasts for one full month. We have litters of up to three or four pups that we carry to term in just 90 days before they're born; then we go into heat again a few weeks later. I'm surprised we haven't over-populated our region before now." She finished with a laugh, until her look turned to shock. "I think, I just figured out why we settled our village near the Stream of Silence in the first place... huh, I always wondered about that." She finished wistfully.

Applejack nodded along, and gave Autumn a concerned smile about her discovery. "Yeah, that's different alright. We usually go into heat every two weeks durin' the summer, and sometimes durin' the winter--it depends on how much sun we get, you see. We usually only have one foal at a time, it's rare to have twins for a pony; then after their born, we go into a 'foal-heat' a few weeks later so we can give birth again around the same time next year. It takes 11 months to carry a foal to term, sometimes a lil sooner, but not usually." She finished explaining.

Autumn gawked at that. "11 months... how do you ponies do it!" She exasperated.

Applejack chuckled. "We manage."

Autumn tapped her hooves together. "Are you in heat now, Applejack?" She asked timidly.

Applejack looked away and blushed. "Yeah, I think so; I'm feelin' pretty hot down there, you know." She bit her lip. "You too?"

Autumn sighed. "Yeah... but it's different for Kirin. Your smell is amazing by the way." She complimented, getting a smirk back from Applejack.

"Different how?" She asked.

"Kirin kinda go into crazed, tantric mating sessions. Just imagine what it's like being in heat, and going into rut at the same time." Autumn hinted.

Applejack's attention rose, indicating she had some idea of what Autumn was talking about. "So am I keepin' you from enjoyin' that for yourself; bein' you like goin' both ways, you said." Applejack looked away, afraid she stole a night of fun from her friend.

Autumn Blaze scrunched in mock thought. "Mmm nope. I'm not quite ready to birth some pups, yet. Maybe when I get settled back in the village, then I'll let some-kirin breed me. Gotta do my part in getting our numbers back up!" She chirped, then put on a look of realization. "Ooh, I could sire some kits in a few bitches, I'm sure I scored some major stud-points for discovering the cure to the Stream of Silence. There's gonna be no shortage of brood-bitches who want my seed!" She finished excitedly.

Applejack's cheeks heated at the thought of a big-bellied, pregnant, carrying-a-litter-of-baby-Kirins Autumn Blaze mounting another Kirin to put her pups in.

Or herself!

Applejack wondered what that'd be like. Her tummy full of little Applejack's and Autumn Blaze's, she imagined their tiny Kirin horns with mixed ginger and blonde lion manes. Applejack squirmed in her seat at the thought of birthing a litter of Kirin-pony hybrids, her marehood winking and leaking into Autumn's couch cushion.

Applejack was almost lost in the fantasy, until her thoughts were interrupted.