//-------------------------------------------------------// Royal Gifts -by Ekhidna- //-------------------------------------------------------// //-------------------------------------------------------// Chapter 1 //-------------------------------------------------------// Chapter 1 Royal Gifts Zirconia watched as another mare left the palace’s throne room with a happy trot. She couldn’t help but try to swallow the ball of lead stuck in her throat, failing miserably as her nervousness skyrocketed and her legs trembled. Her mind screamed at her that this was a stupid idea, that she should leave quietly and without shame while she still had the chance. Her heart, on the other hoof, begged her to stay. That no matter how embarrassing or nerve-wracking the situation was, she had to make an attempt for her own sake. That even if she was rejected she’d be at peace by knowing she at least tried. And the burning feeling in her loins raged against her, desiring nothing more than to be extinguished by a stallion. She glanced around the vast hallway to see several Guards standing at their posts. Under them, she could see and smell their painfully hard erections. It was rather impressive that they could retain their stoic expressions, more so when their phalluses kept slapping against their bellies whenever they moved. Deep away on a colliding hallway, she could see a mare, probably a tourist, being rutted by one of the guards and another waiting his turn with the sweet young thing. As the saying went, during heat season, it pours. A phrase that could be interpreted in many ways. But for a lonely mare like herself, heat season was a time of torture. Then again, being a crystal shaper by trade didn’t leave a lot of time to search for romance. There were far too few around the Empire and fixing crystal structures wasn’t an easy feat, much less for a crystal earth pony mare. In fact, it was due to her profession that she was seeking an audience with the Crystal Princess that day. What am I even thinking? She asked herself, her saddlebag suddenly weighing more than her tools. Again her brain yelled at her to leave, but her heart remembered why she was here. The reason she was standing in line. The stallion she wished to see and be bred by. Trying her best to ignore her aching loins and the distant grunts of the tourist mare at the end of the other hallway, she returned her gaze to the line in front of her and the three mares standing before her. She didn’t know who they were, but judging by the clothes the first two wore, they were either nobles or very wealthy. The third one was almost as naked as she was, but there was an air of authority and knowledge around her that she couldn’t shake off. Above all, the three mares were beautiful; even more so when she compared them to herself. She was slightly taller than they were and more robust, too. She had a bulky frame packed with muscles but not well-defined like those of a true athlete, the build of a laborer. Her mane and tail were of a three-shaded browny tone, starting with a dark chocolate brown, followed in the middle by an earthy brown, and finally ending in a light brown, similar to a tan. Her eyes were pale, almost completely white were it not for a faint shade of icy blue giving them some hue. Her coat, not unkempt but certainly not treated or polished like that of most mares, was of an olive green color, basic and uninspired. Her only saving grace was the voice she inherited from her mother, a melodious high soprano that contrasted with her rough and hard working appearance. She couldn’t hear what the first two, a unicorn and a pegasus, were talking about as they kept whispering between themselves, and the third, also an earth pony, stood silent and stoic, unflinching. Suddenly, the gates opened to reveal a happy mare trotting her way down the hallway. A guard stepped forth and cleared his throat. “Princess Cadance regrets to inform you that she won’t be able to listen to your requests individually, as a delicate matter that requires her attention has come up. However, she has time to receive you all simultaneously if you so desire. If not, you may return tomorrow. What say you?” “While I feel slightly spurned by being denied a private meeting with the Princess, I understand her problems and life are far more important than that of my own. I see no issue,” the mare at the front said, her voice soft but commanding and firm. “I say the same. The faster we get out of her mane, the faster she can continue to focus on matters of greater need,” the second mare added. “I don’t see why not,” the third sare flatly. “S-Sure. I mean, we all came here for the same reason, didn’t we?” Zirconia offered with a small, sincere smile. “Then follow me, please,” the guard said, stepping aside to allow the mares entry to the throne room. As she passed next to him, she could hear the faint meaty slaps of his rigid cock against his belly, an echo produced each time he smelled the scent of mares in heat. Closing the door, he guided them to the throne, stopping a few steps away from the stairway leading up to it. He bowed his head with the mares following suit to show their respect and fealty towards the Crystal Princess. “That’ll be quite enough of that,” she said, ending with a giggle. “I must apologize, my dear subjects, for requesting you come to see me in this manner. If not for circumstances outside my power, I would dedicate the time you deserve in complete privacy,” she sighed tiredly. “Alas, that is not possible at the moment. Let us move past pleasantries and mount --ehem, I beg your pardon-- and do our best effort to solve this issue promptly. Now, who would like to speak first?” “If I may be allowed the honor?” The first mare asked, glancing at her fellow petitioners to find no opposition. “Princes Cadance, I will be extremely blunt, so pardon my language. It is heat season, there is no denying that. In fact, I dare say it is the strongest season we’ve faced since the times of my grandmother if I’m told correctly. Heat season for a beautiful and healthy mare is painful and you, above all mares, maybe even more so than Princess Celestia and Princess Luna themselves, you know perfectly how insufferable this torture has been.” Zirconia agreed with her and so did her companions. From her vantage point, if the erect nipples she could see on the Princess of Love’s belly were any indication, she was struggling as much as they were. Most certainly even more so. “However, my Princess, it is also a time of great opportunity. Mares out of wedlock don’t have to suffer the pains of not having a stallion at home, as it is their duty. All we have to do is raise our rumps, flag our tails, and an eager stallion will fulfill his role by implanting his seed deep within our wombs, freeing us from this torture. It is of no shame to ask a stallion for their services, it is expected of them to answer the call of a mare in need, should she ask for it, and for them to agree.” Again, Zirconia agreed though she did so reluctantly. She despised the old ideas the mare was portraying, treating stallions as livestock or as gilded pets meant to work on the fields or stay in the household like good husbands. Stallions were ponies too, no different than mares and she was glad the Princesses had taken measures to ensure gender equality. Still, she continued to listen. “Most mares idolize romance. I do so as well, though I have yet to find my ideal husband. But with us mares outnumbering the stallions eight to one, it is quite the crowded market. That is why I, Amethyst Rust, would like to formally extend to you a petition to be bred by your husband, Prince-Consort Shining Armor, freeing myself from this heat and bearing a proud, healthy foal into my household until I find a proper stallion to take as my husband,” using one of her wings, she took a scroll out of her saddlebag and unfolded it. “As my gift, should you accept my petition, your highness is to grant you the rights to a fine plot of land in the northern district; a perfect place to build the hospital her majesty has been planning for some time now.” Zirconia felt as if something had sucker-punched her. J-just how many bits was that!? That’s not a gift, that’s a damn bribe! Unless she’s so rich that giving up a portion of land as a gift is nothing to her! She thought while her legs were starting to feel like jelly. “Most excellent!” Cadance’s voice beamed, nodding to the guard. The guard approached, took the scroll with one of his wings, and climbed the stair to give her the price of parchment. “Thank you, Flash Sentry.” “My Princess,” he replied, his cock slapping against his belly once more after getting a whiff of her scent. “I accept your petition, Amethyst Rust. It warms my heart that we have secured the land we needed for the project. Many lives will be saved thanks to your generosity. Please, await my response tomorrow morning.” With that said, Amethyst bowed and left, guided by a mare guard. “Who’s next?” “That would be me, my Princess. My name is Silk Touch, your highness, a friend of lady Amethyst. I may not be a noble, but I am an affluent and highly recognized and valuable citizen of our glorious Empire. I own sixty percent of the Crystal Berry and Textile businesses around the Empire, thus it leaves me with little room for romance, sad as it may be. I, however, desire a foal. That’s why I’ve come to you this day, my Princess. I wish for your husband’s fertile seed to inseminate me and give me a strong, intelligent, healthy, and strong foal,” using her magic, she levitated a check, gave it to Flash who then passed it to Cadance. The pink alicorn’s eyes went wide, more than enough for everyone to notice her surprise. “I am terrible at picking gifts, or so my family and friends tell me. That’s why instead of giving a physical object, my gift is bits. Two million bits to be precise. Your highness may use that check to fund any Royal Charity funds.” Two million bits as a gift!? I hardly have half a million on my life savings and my job pays really well! Seriously, what the hay!? She thought, absolutely flabbergasted, her eyes wide and her heart beating harder than a drum in a marching band. H-How can my gift possibly be accepted after that!? M-Maybe I should leave… Despite her courage dwindling by the second, her legs refused to move. “A most generous and heartfelt gift, Miss Silk. I’m sure many foals and those in need will be quite happy to have received a substantial donation,” Cadance assured, beaming at the mare. “I shall inform you of my response tomorrow morning.” Similarly to Amethyst, Silk nodded and was happily guided out of the throne room. “Who shall come forth next?” “Assuming that my flushed fellow mare is currently incapable of voicing her thoughts, I shall take the next spot,” the earth pony mare said. “Your highness, I am a simple mare. I love the Crystal Empire, hence the reason I became a scholar. Your highness may have heard of me, I dare expect?” Cadance nodded. “Miss Point Check, how could I not? My husband admires your work, especially after your latest publication.” “I will be quite clear then, my Princess. I’m a dirty fucking slut. I jump on a cock at every chance I get. I willingly bend over for any stallion that as much as glances at me. I may be a whore in the guise of a scholar, your highness, but I’m also brilliant,” she admitted without hesitation or shame. If anything, there was pride in her words. Zirconia’s jaw, however, was threatening to detach itself from her skull at the language, straightforwardness, and shameless attitude employed by the deceitfully elegant, poise, and educated mare. Cadance, however, seemed entirely unphased by it. “I wish not to sire a bastard nor to accept anything but the highest quality of sperm to fertilize my eggs. That’s why I wish your highness’ blessing to take your husband’s thick, virile cock up my tight, slutty cunt and have him fill me up with his potent foal batter,” smirking, she continued. “I do not offer land, for what is a piece of land but something to be gained and lost on a whim? I do not offer monetary compensation. Useful, but ultimately finite and with little reach. No, my Princess. I, Doctor Point Check, shall give you the most valuable thing there is, even more so than a stallion’s cock: knowledge! I did not bring it with me, but I have a certificate of a book under my possession, legal, real, quintuplicate verified as authentic. This book depicts the ancient history of the Crystal Empire before the coming and rule of Sombra. Foundation, establishment, the creation of the Crystal Heart, memoirs of the ancient Princess Amore, battle tactics, historical events, and so much more.” Taking a confident step forward, nevermind she was now leaking her arousal on the polished crystal floor. “That is what my gift is. An incalculable treasure trove of historical value regarding our glorious Empire in exchange for the best dick there is and a healthy, strong foal to grow in my womb.” “If this is indeed correct, Miss Point Check, I will personally ensure my husband does not unmount you until you are properly and thoroughly fertilized. I shall have Sunburst examine the book after I receive it. After his confirmation, we shall schedule the date, Miss Point. Thank you,” she ended with a little bow of her head. By the time Point Check was escorted out of the throne room, Zirconia wanted nothing more than to run away. Compared to the previous gifts presented, hers were laughable. She still had enough reason to see that she was far too deep into it now and that by fleeing, she’d be causing a scene and be the laughing stock of the Empire the next day. Now, whether she was prepared for it or not, she was going to face Princess Cadance on her own. Looking up, whatever courage she had left went up in smoke. “Hi!” She said loudly, her voice cracking. “I, uhh, I… m-m-my name is Zirconia. Lovely weather we have, heh? I was wondering, ‘cause I’m in heat andallifIcouldborrowyourhusbandwhATAMISAYING!?” She slumped a little, her legs quivering, threatening to buckle under the pressure. Cadance giggled. “My, what a lovely voice you have, Miss Zirconia,” standing up from her throne and spreading her wings, she leaped into the sky and glided easily down the stairs to meet her. “Here, dear, do as I do, okay?” “O-Okay, Princess,” she replied, slurring the words together. “Breathe. Exhale. Breathe. Exhale. In. Out. In. Out. Do it slowly, calmly. Breathe. Exhale,” she instructed as she performed her relaxation exercise. It took a few minutes, but it worked as the earth pony was now almost back to normal. “See? It works wonders, doesn’t it?” “Indeed it does, my Princess. Thank you,” repeating the motion again, she bowed her head. “Sorry for taking your time, my Princess. I simply wanted to p-present my appreciation for you, your highness,” she said, nearly stammering before pulling a small chest from her saddlebag and giving it to her. Cadance took it with her magic and she turned around. “I-I’ll be leaving now.” “I’m not blind… or nose blind for that matter, Miss Zirconia,” Cadance replied in a gentle tone. “I can see and smell how hard this heat season has been on you, my beloved subject. Please, tell me your desire.” “...” Turning around to face the pink alicorn once more, she felt her throat trying to betray her, tears threatening to form in her eyes. “I… I wish for a strong foal, my Princess. A foal conceived through the seed of your husband, Shining Armor.” “And why is that?” She asked, her smile never fading. “B-Because, two months ago I was here, in the Palace, fixing the Central Hallway, your majesty,” Cadance nodded in understanding. “While I was doing my job, Princess Flurry Heart flew by and Prince-Consort Shining Armor was after her, playing with his daughter. W-We spoke a few times, nothing more than reports and when orders were issued. But time and time again I was impressed by his kindness, his humbleness. Unlike many noble or rich officers, he never put himself above those around him. He treated everypony kindly and with respect. He treated me with respect. Me, a mere commoner and Crystal Shaper.” “But?” Cadance pressed gently. Zirconia blushed, impressed and baffled how it was possible the Princess seemingly knew everything about her from the get-go. She is the Princess of Love for a reason, she reminded herself before continuing with her tale. “When I saw him play with your daughter I… I knew I'd found the ideal stallion to sire me a foal, my Princess,” she went silent for a moment, eyeing her gift with disdain. “But… after hearing the magnificent gifts you’ve received, mine is nothing more than petty shining rocks.” Cadance opened the chest to find three beautifully and masterfully shaped figurines detailing her, her husband, and her daughter as a loving, perfect family. “Most that come soliciting my husband’s seed leave empty-hooved,” Cadance began, her eyes watering as she continued to admire the figurines. “While the nobles and other influential figures can make offerings that make it difficult or impossible for me to refuse them, less powerful ponies are denied. Not because they are poorer or their gifts are unbecoming. Hardly, my dear Zirconia.” “I reject those that have shallow ideas, that only care for what they can gain, or do it just for prestige. Take for example the previous mares. I couldn’t say no to them due to their gifts and my husband knows it. You, however, are different. I can see the truth, the love, and the burning desire to be happy, raise a family, and love your foal in your eyes,” a tear flowed down her cheek. “More than that, you’ve seen my husband for what he truly is: a wonderful stallion and not a foal maker.” “What I seek in the gifts is one of two things, Miss Zirconia. They have to be so great they provide aid to the Empire in a meaningful way or be true and sincere, a gift brought with the heart and soul of the petitioner. And your figurines are overqualified, my dear Zirconia,” she said before hugging the similarly crying earth pony. Zirconia could hardly believe she was being hugged and praised by the Princess herself, but her moment of doubt passed quickly as she returned the hug. “I accept your beautiful gift with open hooves, my dear,” breaking their hug, she pulled back to give the mare a warm smile. “Now, follow me, Zirconia. You’re precisely the kind of mare I wanted to encounter today.” “Of course, my Princess… uhhmm, why though?” “You’ll see~” Chapter 1 End. Author's Note Special thanks to anyone who read this! //-------------------------------------------------------// Chapter 2 //-------------------------------------------------------// Chapter 2 To say that Zirconia was nervous would be an understatement. She couldn’t remember a time where she was more anxious than at that precise moment walking alongside Princess Cadance as she guided her to who knows where. “Is something wrong?” The Princess asked in a playful tone. “N-No, my Princess,” she replied, embarrassed. Cadance giggled. “Please, call me Cadance. I don’t like being reminded of my position all day.” “O-Of course, my--errhm, Cadance,” she replied, fumbling in her words. Cadance seemed to find it amusing as she giggled softly. “There’s no need to be so nervous, Zirconia. You’re my guest, after all,” the Princess said. “We’re only heading to my bedchambers so you get fucked by my husband’s big cock and have a foal put in your lovely womb.” “Wa-ha-ha---haaa…!” Zirconia tried to say something, anything but she only spluttered nonsense after hearing the Princess of Love use that kind of language. “PrincessCadanceIrea-really--arrkkh!” She coughed and stopped for a moment. Once recovered, she tried again. “Y-Y-You’re v-very straightforward, aren’t you?” She managed to say, her mind clearer after her second attempt at speaking ended in choked up words. “This heat is killing me,” Cadance explained quite simply before letting sighing tiredly. “Normally, I’m composed and I can withstand my urges quite easily. Even during regular heat seasons, it’s a minor but constant discomfort. This one feels like a bulldozer is running behind me.” “I don’t… quite understand?” Zirconia questioned, puzzled. “Let me put it this way. I’m the Princess of Love, my magic and energies are attuned to Love. All kinds of love. And lust is a basic, easily produced form of love, though I really dislike labeling it as such. I can feel that love all the time. And during heat season, it’s ten times stronger. This one is a hundred times that. A normal day to me is like carrying a balloon filled with water. A day during a regular heat season is like a giant beach ball. Right now I’m carrying an olympic pool.” The Princess breathed, utterly exhausted. Zirconia wasn’t the smartest pony out there, but even she picked up on the implication behind those words. “So that’s why you ended service early?” “I was about to lose my mind. Your beautiful gift helped me like you wouldn’t believe, Zirconia. It brought my sanity back from the edge. But despite that, I need to quench my lust, or I may end up doing something I’d regret.” She turned to look at her guest. “There’s where you come into play, my dear.” Before Zirconia could ask what she was referring to, Cadance approached a maid standing at the ready close to her bedchambers. She politely asked her to bring them tea and some treats. The maid bowed her head and rushed to the kitchen to fulfill the request. “Please, come in,” Cadance said without turning to face her, using her magic to open the door. “You may leave us for now, guards. Please, go to your respective special somepony.” “Ma’am!” The two guards didn’t protest and made their way down the path they had come from. Zirconia stared a bit longer than necessary at their swaying cocks and nutsacks. Returning her gaze back at Cadance, she found the Princess was already making her way inside the room, leaving the door open for her to follow. With a sense of trepidation, Zirconia gathered her courage to be able to continue. I’m already here and I have the blessing of the Pri-... Cadance’s blessing. I have nothing to lose and all to gain. There’s nothing to fear, she reminded herself before making her way into the royal bedchambers. Upon entry, the first thing she noticed was the smell. The room was heavy with the scent of an aroused stallion. Next, came the voice of the Prince-Consort himself. “Caddie!” He said enthusiastically, running up to her and sharing a kiss with his wife. Blushing, she turned her attention away from the display of affection and focused on the room. There was a large bed, an empty crib, and it was filled with a myriad of furniture and other masterfully crafted objects. She even recognized a wardrobe that bore her cutie mark, a crystal in the shape of a monolith. The kissing couple broke up their union shortly after and nuzzled each other affectionately before Shining Armor finally noticed her presence. “Who’s your friend, Cadance?” He asked somewhat bemused, his tone adopting a more formal nature demonstrated by dropping of her nickname. “It’s okay, Shiny. Her name is Zirconia. She’s a crystal shaper and today she came to me to ask for your seed,” Cadance replied, walking up to the flush red crystal earth pony. Draping a wing over her back, she continued. “I granted her request after seeing her lovely gift,” using her magic, she levitated the chest towards her husband. He took it and opened it, his eyes instantly went wide and his lips quivered with joy when he saw the figurines. He admired them for a couple of moments before closing the chest and putting them on a dressing table. “They’re beautiful,” Shining praised, sniffing as he fought back the urge to cry. “Thank you, Miss Zirconia.” “Just Zirconia is fine, my Prince,” she replied, unable to stop smiling after seeing his reaction to her gift. “If that’s the case, then just call me Shining Armor or Shining,” the Prince offered with a friendly smile. “Though, I’m surprised, Cadance. I thought you said you wouldn’t bring any petitioners today?” “I said I wouldn’t bring any unless I found a proper one, and I did!” Cadance corrected, hugging Zirconia just a bit more. “There were so many asking for your virile stallionhood, my love. I wonder if your hips will be up to the task these following days~?” She teased with a wink. “Please, Caddie, if I can satisfy an alicorn, I can satisfy any other mare. Even if they are stiff nobles, ugghh,” he made a pouty face. “Do I really have to breed Maxilia Crone?” “Yes, dear, her gift was great indeed. But don’t worry, if rumors are true, then you’ll have to put up with her for a few minutes at best before she falls asleep,” Cadance reassured her husband. “I’m not worried about me but about the foal. She isn’t exactly the best mother material I’ve seen,” his expression turned dejected for a moment, his gaze dropping to the ground. “I know we have no claim over them as they have no claim for the crown or royalty or even our name, but every foal I’ve sired and will sire are still my foals in a sense. I just… don’t want to leave them under uncaring hooves, you know?” “I know, honey,” Cadance moved to him, nuzzling and kissing him lovingly. “All we can do is keep an eye and ear open and prevent them from being mistreated if we can.” “Still sucks, though,” he replied. Zirconia watched the exchange and her heart skipped a beat. She was practically beaming after hearing him voice his sincere concerns. While law prohibited both parties out of wedlock to reclaim, protest, or truly interact outside cordiality when it came to the foals sired, most stallions didn’t care about the foals they sired and rarely saw them as little more than strangers. I’m so glad he’s as caring and noble as I thought him to be. “Sorry about that, Zirconia,” Shining apologized. “I know I shouldn’t complain, but I dislike mares that seek to have a foal just for the prestige or as a means to continue their lineage.” “O-Oh! You don’t have to worry about that with me, Shining. I also dislike mares like that or that see stallions as objects. I really want a foal coming from my perfect stallion -n-not that you’re my stallion, of course becauseyourwifeisthePrincessand-- and-- and shutting up now!” Said the brown-maned mare. Both royals chuckled in response. “That was adorable! And your voice!” Shining approached her. “You have a very outstanding and strong physique, Zirconia. Yet your personality and voice are as sweet as cotton candy,” reaching her, he nuzzled her. “I also know I have no reason to doubt your motives for having a foal. My wife only brings mares for me to meet personally when they manage to impress her in all the right ways.” Zirconia let out a short-lived squee as she returned the affectionate nuzzle. “But what about the other mares coming tomorrow?” “Ah ah ah, I never said they would come tomorrow. Maybe one or two shall come, given the magnitude of their gifts, while the others will come the day after or on a later date this week,” Cadance clarified. “Zirconia, honey, what they get is a compromise and a reward for their offering. What you’ll get is our gratitude for your heartfelt gift,” there was a knock at the door and she opened it with her magic revealing two maids carrying the requested tea and treats. “Perfect timing. Thank you.” “Your highness,” the maids uttered simultaneously before exiting the room. “Come, let’s get comfortable and get to know each other a little more,” she invited her guest to the nearby table. Once they were all seated and she served the tea, she continued. “As I was saying, while I try to be impartial over most things, purity of love is not one of them. Almost every mare that snatches an approval from me gets exactly what she deserves-” “A quick, hard rutting without foreplay, talking or kissing. Half of the time I don’t bother to even look them in the eye. And once I’m done, I leave without looking back to do my job or to prepare for the next mare if there are any.” Shining interjected. “-Yes, that. My husband is right, Zirconia. If they don’t show love or care, why should they get to enjoy their time together with my husband more than what they would get in the red light district?” Cadance asked, frowning slightly as if annoyed. “I guess so,” Zirconia took a sip out of her tea before continuing. “It doesn’t bother you to breed so many mares? I’ve never visited the red district myself though I’ve heard rumors. Would that be the same or am I wrong in my assumptions?” She asked, already feeling more relaxed thanks to the tea and the openness of the royal couple. “Not really outside my worries for the foals. It’s part of my duty as Prince-Consort and the Crown gets additional funds, historic artifacts, concessions, and more. I wouldn’t call it a win-win situation but it’s a good compromise,” he leaned to nuzzle Cadance. “Besides, my wife would never allow me to lay with a heartless wench.” Zirconia smiled, her admiration for them increasing by the moment. Soon they began to talk about their lives, both royals being quite open and curious to know more about her day to day, her plans for the future, and other minor, trivial things. She was having such a good time that she didn’t notice that nearly an hour had passed as their treats and tea were almost gone. Cadance noticed and took the final sip of her tea before turning her attention to her completely. “Ready to start?” She asked in a knowing tone. Zirconia nodded and it took her by surprise how at ease she felt. “Do we move to the bed -if that’s okay, I mean- I certainly would never try to imply anything else!” She corrected herself in a hurry. “Patience, dear, patience,” Cadance said softly. “First, we must do something to make my hot piece of a stud stand at attention~,” she said in a sultry tone. “How can he be harder than-” her words died in her throat when Shining stood up to reveal that while his cock was out of his sheath, it was limp and flaccid. That’s when she noticed the scent of their combined musk was greatly diminished. Looking down at her cup, she gulped loudly. “It was just tea, my dear. A rich mix of herbs meant to ease and calm one’s nerves,” Cadance began to explain, approaching her guest with slow, deliberate steps as she swayed her flanks with each one. “If Shining is going to put a foal in my womb,” Gods, it feels so good to say that, she thought as she gulped. “Why didn’t we do it when we arrived?” Cadance giggled, almost chuckled like she had said something funny or odd. “Zirconia, you are so innocent. It is adorable and I love it. I said earlier this is a show of gratitude, yes?” Zirconia nodded. Stopping right in front of her, she noticed out of the corner of her eye how Shining laid back, exposing himself in full and ready to enjoy whatever she had in mind to show him. “Then why would I treat you the same way I would treat any of those stiff mares? You deserve the full experience! To be held, to be loved, to be fucked.” “Mmmfff!” Zirconia moaned and felt her marehood wink for the first time since entering the room. It felt so alien after only an hour of not doing it and the effect was instantaneous. She could feel her hormones running through her blood at full speed, preparing her body in a hurry and returning her to a state of constant want. It was a maddening feeling but also exciting. “Our chat, while amiable and enjoyable, did its work and relaxed you to the point your heat diminished. Sadly, it seems my husband was also affected in a similar fashion,” her eyes narrowed and a seductive glint was reflected on them. “Whatever can we do to get him ready to breed you like the dirty little bitch that you are?” “UUuunnff! P-Princess!” Zirconia moaned, her legs losing their strength. She didn’t like profanities of any kind, but right now they drove her forth and tickled inside her in ways she didn’t know they could. “What did I tell you about my name?” “Sorry, C-Cadance,” she apologized. “B-but what can we do? I’m no virgin but I’m not exactly what you’d call an expert here,” she said, rolling her hoof. “How are we going to entice your husband?” “Leave that to me and follow my lead~” sang the Princess before closing the distance between them. “Mmpph!” Zirconia gasped, her voice muffled by the Princess’ mouth capturing her own in a warm, wet clash. She could taste the faint flavor of the tea in her breath and feel the unbelievable softness of her lips. Soon, far too soon Cadance pulled back and she stumbled back a step, her mind dazed by the evocative kiss. “What do you say?” Cadance asked, a blush appearing on her cheeks. “Want to help me get him ready for you?” “...Very much so, yes. Please,” she replied, her fear extinguished and replaced with anticipation for what was to come. “Good,” Cadance nodded. “Before that, know that you can stop this at any moment you want, Zirconia. You’re in control of how far you want this to go. If at any moment you feel overwhelmed or unsure, just say the word and we’ll stop this, try again, or end it altogether, okay?” Zirconia nodded. “Thank you, Cadance.” With permission and all safety procedures given, the Princess of Love claimed the mouth of her guest once more. Both mares moaned into the kiss, delighting themselves in the feeling of another warm, needy, desperate body pressing intently against them in search of release. At first, the kiss was slow, smooth. Cadance was taking the lead though Zirconia didn’t mind it. She had little experience in romantic affairs, so she was more than happy with the Princes showing her the ropes. It’s so different from all the kisses I’ve had, she thought as she slowly melted more and more against Cadance’s masterful touch. She’s so gentle but firm, soft but commanding… it’s so exciting! She’s not trying to eat my face or trying to rush things, she moaned again, parting her mouth as she mimicked Cadance’s actions and she could feel her warm, wet tongue slip inside her mouth, shyly exploring the new, unfamiliar cavern. Striving and determined to learn from the embodiment of love itself, she pushed her tongue forward, instantly overpowering Cadance’s attempts and forcing her tongue back into her mouth. Cadance broke the kiss a moment later and she felt like she’d done screwed up. “Relax, Zirconia,” Cadance muttered huskily. “Don’t be hasty, dear. Enjoy the moment, savor it. Let yourself go with the flow and dive into the currents of pleasure, wherever they may lead you at their pace.” “S-Sorry,” Zirconia apologized but surprisingly didn’t feel ashamed. “It’s been almost a year since I last kissed a stallion, let alone another mare.” “I understand, dear, but you don’t have anything to prove to me. I can tell all your experiences so far have been rushed and to the point, right? That’s so sad it breaks my heart,” she smirked before licking her lips. “Now, let out your tongue~” Zirconia obeyed without hesitation. Laying her tongue out, she only had to wait a few seconds before Cadance made her move. She started by kissing the tip followed by dragging her tongue over the surface of her strong, wet appendage. The two mares continued to moan as their kissing session turned into a sloppy mess. Their combined saliva ran down their chins and fell to the polished ground, pooling out as time went by. Reluctant to act on her desires and screw up again but desiring to experience more of those new, wonderful sensations, she began to slowly move her tongue around Cadance’s, bringing her lips to bare and suck at her flabby muscle. Cadance guided her, slowly at first but then letting go of the ropes and allowing her more freedom until they were starting to fight over dominance. As their tongues danced, exchanging fluids in those open-mouthed displays of affection, they moved in closer; inch by inch until their lips met again, mashing together in a seal of flesh and spit. “Mmmmhhhmmmm~” “Mmmfffhhmmmm~” They let out throaty moans as they surrendered to the pleasure of a passionate union filled with care, lust, and the urge to scratch more than one itch deep within them. Their session continued to be romantic for several moments but it soon began to morph into something more. Their moans became more desperate, louder. Their lips became hungrier, needy. Cadance pressed harder against Zirconia and the shaper responded in kind. Soon enough, they parted their lips for a split second, only long enough to take in a mouthful of air before charging in again, their heat urging them to seek out relief in any way. They tilted their heads from side to side, never remaining static for more than a few seconds. Inside their mouths, their tongues danced and battled in equal measure, the pretense of moderation being carved out of their minds by the second as their making-out became steamier and naughtier. This went on for a few minutes, control shifting from one mare to the other in quick succession until Cadance snapped. Zirconia was caught out of guard, nearly losing her already unsteady stance as the Princess draped her forehooves behind her neck, hugging her close and pinning her mouth to mouth. With a surge of fire growing deep within her, she moved her forelegs behind Cadance to rest on her back to also hold her close in an even tighter embrace. The two mares were forced to stand on their hind legs, pressing their chests and bellies together while they continued to battle with lips, tongue, and spit. Neither one refused to give up and soon their kissing match turned into a battlefield. Erotic moans and indulging groans filled the bedroom alongside the sloppy clash they were having. Having had enough, Cadance decided to move in for the kill. Using all of her experience and talent, she dove her tongue as far down Zirconia’s throat as she could manage. The chocolate-maned mare’s eyes went wide with surprise as much as her throat bulged to accommodate the Princess’s appendage. Having realized she’d lost, Zirconia closed her eyes and surrendered to Cadance’s ministrations and aggressive but still welcoming kissing. It continued for seconds, minutes, maybe hours. She neither knew nor cared. All she knew was that she was drowning in pleasure from kissing alone. “GGAAAAHHHH!” Zirconia screamed, her legs nearly buckling were it not for Cadance supporting her weight as she threw her head back, tongue lolling lazily to the side as she coated the floor with a fresh helping of her marecum. “That’s it, let it aaaaall out, Zirconia~” Cadance sang, a sly, lustful smile spreading across her lips. She held her guest close while she came and until the last drop came out to join the puddle she’d formed. “You’re such a good girl! It’s so nice to kiss another mare closer to my height for once,” she confessed before moving back, slowly bringing both mares back to all fours. When they were face to face again, she licked her lips, ready to resume their kissing- “Ehem!” -until the voice of her husband interrupted them, breaking them off from their lust-filled state. They both turned their heads to Shining Armor only to find the stallion gently stroking his painfully hard member. “As much as I’d love to see you two keep going, and believe me I do want to witness more of it. I’m as hard as I’m going to get and I’m already half-tempted to hoof myself to climax,” he let out a thirsty moan. “Not that I’d need it. Just seeing you kissing like that is enough to cause me a premature ejaculation,” he smirked, his eyes fixed on Zirconia. “And we wouldn’t want to waste a single drop, now would we?” “I… I suppose… I mean… I think…,” she gulped. “I wouldn’t want to waste the royal, virile, fertile seed of such a magnificent stallion.” “You are adorable,” Cadance praised before kissing her cheek. She then began walking towards her husband, using her magic to bring forth a bottle of lube from the interior of the wardrobe. Reaching her husband, she sat next to him, using a wing to caress his balls and fondle them with her feathers. “Look at this, Zirconia, his testicles are filled to the brim with life-giving cum. And you know where he’s going to put it all?” “I-In my womb?” She answered, hopeful, and excited. Cadance nodded. “Precisely! In your womb, your pussy, and wherever it leaks onto. My husband is quite the overachiever, you see. He’s not happy unless he fills a mare with so much of his spunk that she’ll get pregnant for sure,” seeing Zirconia tremble and take a few involuntary steps forward made her smile widely. “He’s also bigger than the average stallion. Normal-sized mares can’t take everything he has to give while he fills me completely and wholly. I’m sure he’ll fill you as much as he does with me, you lovely filly.” Zirconia could feel her marehood winking madly as it drooled in anticipation to take in Shining’s monster cock; already clenching at empty air as she imagined herself being pierced by his thick spear. Seeing Cadance lubing her husband’s prodigious tool only urged her to get closer, bend over, and become his broodmare for the rest of her life if they so desired. “He’s got a pretty nice track record~ So far, no mare has ever left without cumming at least once, and the mares I bring for us to enjoy and who deserve to be here? Well, at least half have passed out from the pleasure and two went into a bliss coma for a few days~” Cadance said proudly while her hooves were finishing applying a nice, generous coating of lube along his entire shaft and balls for good measure. “And you,” she turned to face him. “You’re so lucky, Shiny. Look at how eager she is to get a heaping load of baby batter inside her pussy. Look at her strong frame, her stout body. She’s built like a proud guard mare but as tall as I am. She’ll have no problem getting a pounding with everything you have to give, honey.” “Fuuuuck,” Shining moaned, his cock throbbing eagerly. “Look at her teats. So firm and nice, are they not? I wonder how big they’ll grow to feed the foal you’re going to breed into her waiting belly~?” She giggled. “Can you imagine it, Shiny? How good it’ll feel inside her wet pussy? How tight she’s going to be and how hard she’ll squeeze you? Because I can. She ain’t gonna be satisfied until every last drop of your semen is inside her~” Her sing-song teasing had an immediate effect on her husband as his cock twitched only to release a wad of pre-cum that trickled down his shaft, mixing and losing itself with the lube already coating it. With that final hair-pulling, Shining stood up. He nuzzled his wife one last time and shared a chaste kiss before swapping places; now Cadance splayed over the small mound of cushions, her legs spread wide to reveal her marehood, tail hole, and teats. Before he began walking towards Zirconia, Cadance slapped his flank with her hoof making it jiggle. “Captain Shining Armor, as your Princess and Wife, I command you to impregnate our guest, the lovely Zirconia. Now, get to it, soldier!” “Ma’am, yes ma’am!” He replied, happy to follow such an order. “Now, Zirconia, how do you want to do this?” He asked as he eyed the wanting mare. “Make me feel loved, please,” she replied without shame or fear. She was in a safe place with ponies that wouldn’t judge her, she understood that now. “That’s all I ask for. Make me feel loved as you make my wish come true, Shining Armor.” Shining smiled warmly at her. “Zirconia, I can do more than that,” suddenly, he lunged at her. She moaned into his mouth as they began to share a deep, fervid kiss. Having already been riled up by his wife, Zirconia showed her desperation and what she’d learned from her impromptu teacher. Using his magic he teleported them to the bed, the mare either ignoring or not noticing the change she wrapped her forelegs around his back, hungrily seeking to coax all the attention and love she could from him. Shining reciprocated her embrace by hugging her close to his body. The mare passed one of her hind legs over his flanks, letting him feel her strong muscles under her coat. Their bellies also pressed together with his phallus trapped between them; his medial ring bumping against her soft teats while his balls were bathed by her leaking marehood. As they kissed and explored their bodies, she began to move her hips as best as she could, rubbing her clit and moist lower lips alongside Shining’s length. Both their genitals were equally burning with lust and the desire to procreate. Their making-out session didn’t escalate as it had done with Cadance. Shining was more passive but equally thoughtful, letting her take the lead of their spit-exchanging for the most part except when he felt like showing his more dominant side. She didn’t know how long they lasted like that, laying and embracing each other lovingly on the bed that belonged to the royal couple, nor she particularly cared at that moment. None of her previous carnal experiences could begin to compare to what she’d experienced so far. The best part was that her ideal stallion, a caring, strong, loving, kind, gentle, and protective colt had yet to fuck her properly. The thought of being spread as far as her folds could stretch, to be bred by his prodigious cock and to later bear a beautiful foal to call her own nearly made her climax. Suddenly, Shining flipped them over until he was on top of her. Pinned between the strong unicorn and the comfy mattress, the crystal earth pony moaned into his mouth before he broke their lips-mashing, though not without getting some open-mouth action as he did so. As she gasped for air, her eyes traveled from the handsome face of the Prince to what was across the room. Her marehood squirted in a mix of embarrassment and excitement when she crossed gazes with Cadance. The Princess was smiling widely while rubbing her pussy frenetically, her eyes focused on the action happening right in front of her. A lick across her snout made her look up again at Shining Armor before he began shifting his body, raising his hips and moving back a little. She knew what he was doing as his proud phallus rubbed against her belly as it traveled south until his broad, flat cockhead reached her marehood. His motions and throbbing member made it slap against her clit and drenched crotch over and over again, purposefully riling her up. “How do you want it?” He asked in a soft, husky voice. “I can do it however you like, make you not only feel loved but make love to you. Slow, hard, fast humping, long thrusts. Whatever you like the most, I’ll do, Zirny.” “Zirny,” she blushed madly. “I’ve never had a nickname before. I like it,” kissing his snout, she continued. “I’m a strong mare, Shining. Fuck me hard, please. Breed me like a common whore and fill my womb with your cum, let me have my foal, I beg you!” She cried, moving her hips in a tantalizing manner to rub his tip more against her pussy. “Make me your mare.” Shining Armor smiled widely. “Gladly, Zirny~” he said in a deep, commanding tone befitting not only a Prince but a powerful stallion of his position. Guiding his cock to her entrance, he never stopped looking at her in the eye with the intent of memorizing every facial expression she made. She would know the face of the stallion that impregnated her and made her a mother. Finding her hole, he pushed a bit too eagerly causing his cock to slip upwards and strike her engorged, winking pearl. “Aaaahhhhh!” She moaned, deep and raspy; her mind clouded by lust and the desire to quench the damnable itch from deep within her. Again he aimed for her entrance and again he failed, this time shooting downward until it pressed against her tail hole. “Mmmmhhhh!” She moaned once more, her marehood squirting more of her nectar upon feeling the unintentional pressure of his phallus. Lining up his member with her opening for a third time, Shining didn’t make the same mistake again. Instead of pushing in one go, he began to prod her. It didn’t take more than a few shallow thrusts to part her entrance wide enough for his flare to pop right into it with a satisfying wet noise. Finally, inside the gorgeous, stout mare, the Prince thrust into her absolutely sopping, burning hot, tight, velvety birthing canal and was surprised when he slipped all the way until he reached her innermost barrier. “AMORE’S MERCY!” Zirconia screamed as she clutched tightly around Shining’s neck and around his intruding phallus with all her might at the abrupt tsunami of pleasure coursing all over her body. Any lesser stallion would’ve cried out in pain at her strength, but Shining didn’t groan or utter anything in protest. “Unnnf, Zirny, you’re so damn tight and warm! You’re burning up inside, beautiful. I think I need to hurry and put that fire out with my hose, don’t you think?” He teased her by pulling out a few inches only to ram it again. “That’s it honey, fuck her goooood! Make another beautiful foal with her! Breed her and claim her until she begs for your cock, Shiny!” Cadance ordered from her spot whilst working on her pussy at the same time. “Fuck me! Fuck me! Fuck me!” Zirconia was deaf to Cadance’s words, she was far too drunk in the absolute bliss of having a strong stallion over her and having his cock neatly trapped within her clenching cunt. “You heard our lovely guest, Shiny. Fuck her good~” Cadance obliged, licking her lips as she couldn’t, wouldn’t look away from the scene. Shining snorted and withdrew his hips past his medial ring and until only his flare remained buried in Zirconia’s needy pussy. With an animalistic snarl, he thrust until his entire length was safely deposited inside her tight, welcoming snatch. His nutsack smacked against her rear, both their tails flailed widely while their brains swam in pure pleasure, and the mare came for a third time that evening. The Prince didn’t wait for the mare to climb down her orgasmic height. He began to pound at her with long, hard thrusts that rocked the entire bed; it creaked loudly each time their hips met with a wet, messy sound. Behind them, the Princess of Love could only stare and salivate, constantly licking her lips as she watched her husband destroying the pussy of another worthy and lovely mare like Zirconia. She was enthralled by the act, she could see their tail holes clenching on their own, the visible muscles of their thighs, haunches, and lower back spasming; one set doing so with measured and masterful control, the other being wild and unfocused. But she couldn’t blame Zirconia for doing little more than moan and cry out to her husband to keep fucking her. It was a situation she found herself enjoying quite regularly. “M-More! Fuck me more! H-Harder! Faster! Make me cum! Again, again, again!” She cried, demanding, begging for sweet relief. “Harder?” Shining asked in a cocky, teasing tone. “YES!” “Like this?” Sacrificing speed for strength, each thrust now began to rock the mattress. Not only that, but he also angled his direction upward, so that not only her cervix was kissed at every turn but also his flare would rub against her most sensitive spots. “MMMMMHHHHHHMMMMM!” She moaned loudly in reply. “Or faster?” Reducing the force behind his thrusts, they, in turn, became shallow but much quicker. And while he could only manage to get half his cock out with each strike, the speed more than compensated the more gentle pace. “SweetLuna’sassholefuckmeyeeeeeeees!” Zirconia cursed, her tongue lolling out of her mouth. “Make a broodmare out of her, Shiny~!” Cadance encouraged him further, her voice cracking slightly as an orgasm hit her. “Or maybe like this?” He asked before turning his pounding into short, rapid-paced bursts that pistoned against her nether region. While short-lived and fast, they left her out of breath and wanting for more. “Tell me how you want it, Zirny. For now, at this moment, I’m yours.” It took her a moment for her to take a hold of her pleasure-clouded mind, at least for long enough to give him a reply. “H-hard, but not too much. I w-want to feel you all over i-inside me. Deep, burning, m-make it go away! T-That feels the best!” She managed to say even if not entirely coherently. But he understood what she wanted. Changing his pace yet again, he returned to a familiar rhythm of withdrawing nearly his entire shaft out of her clenching pussy before impaling her once more. His strikes weren’t as forceful as the first one but they were firm and reached all the way to her cervix. The speed also decreased but it didn’t turn into hard thrusts, rather it was something in between, hard enough to make the bed tremble but quick to make it happen once almost every few seconds. “Aaaaahhh! Nnnngghhhh! Y-Yeeeesss! Fuuckmeyeeessss! Ahhhh! Ahhhh! Mmmmfffhhhhukkk!” Zirconia moaned loudly, not giving a damn that she was drooling or that she was experiencing a constant stream of mini-orgasms. Their conjoined nethers were completely drenched in her juices and the bedsheet would surely need to be replaced. But she was happier at that moment than she’d been her entire life up to that point. For the next minutes, the only thing that could be heard in that room were the lustful and melodious moans of Zirconia mixed with those of the royal couple. Anyone walking past the royal bedroom would know what was happening inside from the smell alone. Zirconia and Shining kissed, nuzzled, and more during that time, the stallion proving his prowess by lasting much longer than any regular stallion ever could. Always reaching her most sensitive spots, always knowing exactly how to move and drive her into ecstasy. He changed the speed and strength of his thrusts, one moment he would fuck her deep and hard and suddenly change into a fast, relentless pounding that left her with crossed eyes only for then return to her favored pace, making her cum again. She’d already lost count of how many times her perfect stallion had made her cum. Regrettably, she noticed that even he had limits and he was approaching his climax quickly. “W-Wait! Stop! Stop!” She cried desperately even as her body screamed at her to let it continue now that they were so close to the end. She looked into Shining’s eyes and found both confusion and fear. She quickly kissed him, sucking in his tongue for a few seconds before speaking. “N-Not like this. I… I always dreamt… getting pregnant… t-t-traditional way,” she slurred the words, preferring that over trusting her jumbled senses to speak coherent sentences. Shining nodded and removed himself both from within and atop her. His cock exited her pussy with some difficulty, as it refused to let go of him that easily. It sprung out of her cunt after a final tug, it bobbing viciously for a few seconds, spraying their chests with her more than generous coating of marecum. Zirconia moved out of the bed and stood on shaky legs, purposefully giving Cadance a nice view of her matted flanks, haunches, and stretched-out pussy desperately clenching on empty air. She watched Shining Armor’s cock slap against his belly in approval of her choice. Moving behind her without breaking eye contact for as long as possible, she let out a dreamy whinny when he mounted her; his soon-to-be flaring tip easily finding its mark. “Gggaaaaaaahhhhh!” She screamed in pure satisfaction as Shining’s cock re-entered her scorching pussy, hitting her cervix and slapping her winking button simultaneously. She felt like collapsing at that precise moment but her body had other plans. Her muscles locked, keeping her firm and steady while her stallion rutted her properly, as nature intended. “B-Bite me!” She cried, nearly demanding as tears began to fall across her cheeks. Shining obeyed and bit her nape, holding in between his teeth the precise spot that nearly sent her to yet another orgasmic rollercoaster. The next moments were a blur to her as Shining Armor’s instincts kicked in, a residual animalistic drive that commanded him to fuck his mare into submission. And he did just that. Each thrust reached deeper, harder, and stroked every sensitive spot inside her possible. Cadance observed with a decadent smile the thrilling spectacle in front of her. She’d cum several times already, but she was still going at it, enjoying the sight of her beloved husband, the father of their precious Flurry Heart, rut a mare stupid. She could hear the slaps of flesh his heavy, cum-churning balls created with each swing, fell in love with him more with each grunt and flex of his muscles as he gave Zirconia exactly what she deserved for her wonderful gift. And she came the hardest when Shining gave his final thrust, his cockhead flaring to lock himself with the mare and ensure every last possible drop of his cum would enter her willing womb. She watched the steady stream of marecum Zirconia sprayed all over the floor, the poor mare unable to voice her pleasure as she experienced a mind-shattering orgasm only her beloved could provide. Finally, Shining stepped back, dismounting the crystal earth pony with the exception of his cock; his tip stubbornly refusing to unseal the mare’s well-fucked cunt. Cadance stood up and came to her husband’s aid. Using her magic, she carefully helped remove his member from the depths of Zirconia’s foal batter-filled pussy. Once it came free, not a single drop of his cum left the crystal shaper’s canal. A magic seal closed the access, ensuring nothing would be wasted. “There we go~! How do you feel, Zirny?” Cadance asked as she nuzzled her flanks. “H-Heavy,” she gulped. “Weak,” she breathed out, her body finally coming out of lockdown and almost crashing to the ground. She stumbled for a moment and sighed. Her belly felt sooooo full. Her womb had been filled and it had expanded to fit as much of Shining’s sloshing seed. “Fulfilled.” Cadance hummed in approval before kissing her cutie mark. With that done, she moved next to her husband and began to nuzzle each other, the Princess muttering how proud she was of him. Zirconia watched the couple and smiled. With her fire thoroughly extinguished and safe in the knowledge there was no way she wasn’t pregnant after that, the humble earth pony turned to leave. “And where do you think you’re going?” Cadance asked in an accusatory yet playful tone. “You’re not planning on leaving yet, are you?” Zirconia tilted her head. “But… the deed is done. I can get out of your manes now. Thank you for everything, Shining, Cadance,” she said before doing a respectful bow. She expected to hear many things in response. Laughter was not one of them. Looking up, she found the royal couple giggling gently. “Is something wrong?” “Zirny, you are as innocent as you are adorable,” Cadance began. “I told you that we would treat you to the full experience, right?” Zirconia nodded. “Sex and breeding is only half the fun of it!” Zirconia’s eyes went wide. “H-Half?” “Indeed!” Shining added. “Now comes my favorite part!” “Favorite part?” She asked, tilting her head in confusion. “What part is that?” “Why, the aftercare, of course!” Cadance proclaimed as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. “Now, come here and join us, dearie. There’s no way I’m letting you go until tomorrow morning!” using her magic, she gently pulled the earth pony closer to them. “Now, be ready for some cuddling~” Chapter 2 End. Author's Note Special thanks to anyone who read this! //-------------------------------------------------------// Chapter 3 //-------------------------------------------------------// Chapter 3 Zirconia found herself in line for an Audience with Princess Cadance yet again. It had been a little over a year since her last time at the palace and now, instead of looking nervously and unsure of herself, she stood tall and proud. Unlike last time, she didn’t bring with her a chest to offer a gift, but rather carried a small bundle close to her heart. The bundle of clothes stirred and she looked down to see her sleeping daughter. Her eyes sparkled as they did every time she looked at her little bean of joy. Her daughter had a lighter shade of her coat, she had her eyes, and her mane was a beautiful mix between chocolate brown and two-shaded blue. She also had a small nub at the top of her forehead, the telltale sign of a unicorn. She waited patiently in line until her turn arrived and once it did, she was guided inside the familiar chamber. She soon arrived at the end of a small staircase leading up to a throne occupied by Cadance. Next to her was Shining Armor occupied with some documents. She was about to bow when Cadance stood up. “Zirny?” She asked and Shining Armor stopped what he was doing to look down at the mare. “In the flesh,” she replied with a smile. “What brings you here today?” Cadance asked as she walked down to greet her friend, Shining Armor following closely. “Nothing too serious, I hope.” “No, nothing like that, Cadance,” Zirconia replied, unable to contain her beaming smile. “I came to thank you for the blessing you’ve given me,” she moved her bundle slightly to the side to allow the royal couple to see the face of her daughter, her tiny eyes looking at them curiously. “This is my daughter, Diamantes.” “Oh my gosh, she’s adorable!” Cadance rushed, nearly yanking the foal out of Zirconia’s hooves. “Uuhhm, ohh, ehehe, may I?” “Please,” Zirconia giggled before handling her daughter to Cadance. She stood and watched her two friends cooing and sweet-talking to her until the foal began to laugh and try to touch them with one of her tiny hooves. After a few minutes, however, Shining took hold of Diamantes and gave her a kiss on her horn. “Where have you been, Zirny? We couldn’t find you during these last four months.” “I had to leave in a hurry for Neighpan. Crystal shaped constructs have become really popular over there and needed an expert. Don’t worry, I delivered my baby safely and everything was paid for by my medical leave. I came back yesterday and decided to visit you after such a long time,” she explained. “I’m sorry for not telling you, but you know we can’t interact much.” “I know,” Shining cooed at Diamantes, making the filly laugh some more. “She’s as beautiful as her mother, Zirny. Congratulations!” “As happy as this reunion is, I don’t suppose you only came by to say hello and present us that little ray of sunshine over there, now did you?” Cadance asked with a raised eyebrow and a knowing smirk. “Nope,” Zirconia replied. “You see, I read that for a foal to develop properly and healthily it needs siblings,” she blushed but her resolve didn’t falter. “I know it’s a bit too early but, I would like to petition a sibling for my Diamantes to play and grow together in the future.” Cadance nodded. “I’ve read the same article and I’m inclined to agree,” she sighed. “My Flurry Heart is the joy of my life, but she can be quite...,” she rolled her hoof for a few seconds trying to find the correct word. “Difficult? Tiresome?” Shining offered with a playful smile. “Rambunctious, dear,” she clarified, then cleared her throat. “Can you believe she totaled her crib during her latest escape last night?” “I’m telling you she’s outgrown it, honey,” Shining countered. “I think you’re right, Shiny. Although,” she eyed Zirconia. “Maybe some talented Crystal Shaper could build us a new one. Stronger, bigger, and present it to us as a gift, perhaps? I’m sure the Royal Couple would be quite thankful since there are rumors of them planning to conceive a sibling for their daughter to play with?” Zirconia smiled. “It would be my honor, Cadance.” The End Author's Note Special thanks to anyone that read this!