Dusk Groaned as he woke up, Looking over seeing Applejack laying by him, her hat covering her face as she was sound asleep snoring in such a cute way. It caused Dusk’s heart to skip a beat. A voice whispered in his head: I think I love her. He wasn’t sure if this was true, though he leaned in close giving her cheek a soft kiss. Dusk suspected maybe he lusted for her more, but at this point it felt like he was in love with this woman.

He smiled getting an idea of waking her up with a surprise. He was ready to pull the sheets over his head to crawl, have a special breakfast from his cowgirl. Though before he could a voice called out.

“I hope I’m not interrupting you.” This caused him to nearly jump right out of his skin as he looked across the room. Standing there was an angelic woman. A soft glow, surrounded her, as Dusk realized he could see right through her. Rubbing his eyes to make sure he wasn’t seeing things Dusk muttered,

“Um, can I help you… How did you get into my room?” He asked politely doing his best to cover himself and Applejack who snored lightly.

“Hmm, I’m sure you can help me, as for how I got into your room… Technically your inside me.” She giggled as she waved her hand causing the blanket on his side to flip away. Dusk was sitting on the bed completely naked. He had to suppress a scream while he reached down covering his crotch.

“Holy, ok What are you?” Dusk demanded as he tried keeping his voice down for Applejack.

“I am the house, or the bordello, as it’s called now.” She smiled as she moved in closer, though her walking seemed more like gliding. The way she seemed weightless.

“Do you have a name or should I simply call you house?

“Hmm, it’s been so long since I was called anything. How about you call me, Fleur. Yes, I like that, I believe it was the month I was finally completed.” She watched him with a light smile.

“Alright Fleur… Um could I get some pants on?”

“You may, though I’ve watched you in more, interesting position.” She nudged her head towards the minotaur causing Dusk’s face to turn a deep shade of red.

“Um, yeah that’s not weird at all.” He got out of bed after watching Fleur as he managed to get a pair of pants and shirt on.

“So, Fleur, what are you wanting, or is this just a formal introduction.”

“It’s a bit of both. Come lets go to somewhere more private.” Her hand reached over, without warning the bookshelf began sliding open. It was shocking, though he followed her inside.

Walking down the corridor Dusk had to turn his flashlight on. The light illuminated Fleur and it was there he began recognizing her. She was the woman he though he hit. The night he discovered the Bordello.

“It was you, I almost hit you!”

“Hmm yes, well you went through me, But I will say it got your attention.”

“Yeah, and you caused me to crash my car!” Dusk grumbled. Though Fleur chuckled,

“Yes, though I needed you to come to the house and meet Cord’s his time was nearly up, and I needed a replacement.” She smiled as another door opened revealing a simple room, a bed in the corner and candles ignited.

“Hmm much more comfortable, No one will see us.” She sat down watching him her legs crossing while Dusk looked at the spirit of the house.

“So, will you be telling me whats going on, or are we going to be playing 50 questions, and guessing games?”

“It’s simple, I wanted to speak with my new Guardian and with the last couple of months of you dealing with Insanity. Now is the best time.” She leaned back getting more comfortable.

“Alright, well it’s nice to meet you.”

“It’s nice to speak with you, I’ve been watching you.”

“Well, that’s kind of weird,” Dusk muttered feeling rather awkward.

“Its fine most house Spirits watch their guardian. We really don’t mind.” She smiled pointing to the bed offering him a seat. Dusk declined, wanting to stand instead.

“Well, as I said I’ve wanted to meet you, I normally will try and speak with the Guardian as soon as I’m able to but you being so busy and having problems, I wasn’t sure it would be the best time to do so.” She rubbed her legs gently. While Dusk glanced at her.

“What do you mean when you call me Guardian?”

“You are here to protect me, make sure nothing happens, along with my residents.”

“Alright so I guess that makes sense but what are you? I mean beside the house What is It you want?”

“Don’t you remember the poem on my plaque.”

“Um not fully it’s been a while since I saw it.” Dusk chuckled while rubbing the back of his head, since at the time he figured it was his own imagination.

Fleur nodded,

Give me your lost, and lonely,

Your broken hearts, that need mending,

I repair those hearts who were broken,

You will always find a home with me,

For I will never abandon you,

These Silver doors open to, bring pleasures.

I’m your home even when you think you’re lost. Her voice echoing as she exclaimed it.

“Quite simply, I exist so that when people who are lost, don’t feel as though they belong or need to comfort. I am there for them, providing them with love and meaning in their life.” Her voice was soft as she moved in, “It’s why I chose you, you’re perfect. Someone who had lost so much and needed a home. I am here for you, and won’t leave you unless, you decide to move on.”

She smiled as she would get back up, walking towards him and kissed his lips gently. Holding onto him for a minute, while Dusk, surprised would lean into it. A long minute before she would vanish but a voice softly speaking.

“Take care of me, please protect me from those who would hurt me, and my residence. My Guardian.” Then he stood there in silence a long sigh as he would turn around a head off, looking back, and somehow wondering if he would speak to the mysterious Fleur. The spirit of the Bordello.

It was finally Saturday and Firelight was getting ready, after making a few calls he knew that he’d be rid of Dusk once and for all, he intended it. Not bothering with playing nice, he called a few men he knew Bulk biceps, and Ross Bob, two idiot brothers, whom, he could pay a few bucks. It also helped that they were itching to do some damage, so long as he gave them money, and they would keep their mouths shut.

Starlight walked in as she saw her father wearing all black, his hair looking disheveled and a five o’clock shadow, it was as if he was trying to make himself unnoticed compared to his normal pristine look that was to impress clients.

“What are you doing,”

“Just doing out with a few friends, planning on a hunting trip. It’s been a while.” Firelight said while brandishing the colt, starting to load the gun right there.

“You never hunt, hell you hate going out in the woods.

“Oh, that’s right well, I decided to do some hunting.” He smiled though Starlight clearly didn’t like this as she watched him closely.

“Dad, what are you planning?”

“Nothing dear, as I said just taking care of a few last strings, you should rest, you look tired.” He smiled while putting the gun down. He reached over grabbing a bag.

“I’m not tired, now come on, what is it your planning? You’ve been acting awfully strange since I told you about… the incident?”

“I’m perfectly fine, now head to bed sweetie get some rest.” He smiled though Starlight took a step back, a light shudder as Starlight felt scared. Though before she could get away, Firelight grabbed her arm and stuck a needle into it. Her eyes went blurry as she felt something injected into her as she mumbled out,

“What are you…” before she fell down, Firelight smiled gently kissing her head,

“Don’t worry sweetie it’s just a sedative, you’ll wake up in a few hours.”

He would begin heading out, knowing that it would soon be dark and everything would finally be over with. At least he imagined it would be.

Dusk was sitting at the front desk, relaxed typing away from the computer. It was a slow night, thank God. Though Celestia was still out, Dusk wasn’t sure where she was, though he knew she left her phone behind so he wouldn’t have been able to get in contact with her even if he tried.

“Hey there Partner.” Applejack said rubbing his shoulder a light smile on her face as she leaned in giving his neck a soft kiss.

“Hey Applejack, hows it going in the bar.”

“It’s fine, but I figured I’d come and check up on you.” She said leaning down. Her breasts pressed against him as she whispered cheekily.

“You were great last night.”

“Hmm, thanks and you weren’t bad yourself.” Dusk smiled,

“Yeah, though it was weird with Ember watching us, I swear, I never imagined that I would be in such a relationship, what would my parents think!” Applejack joked as Dusk giggled back, though the thought of if he met her parents. It actually made him nervous.

“So do you need anything sugar. Maybe a drink, or something to eat?”

I’m fine, though maybe you should get yourself something, he’ll go and hang in the garden.”

‘Maybe later, I just don’t feel like it.” Applejack smirked as she would take a seat. Sprawling over the couch, you could hear the wood creaking in pain.

“Well maybe later, hey, if we get Sunset Shimmer, and Ember, we could go see a movie my treat. You know a date for us… at least for Sunday since that’s free night.

“Fine, though I wish I could have you more than just Monday and Friday all to myself.” She pouted.

“I know but I have to be a little fair, you get Monday and Friday, Sunset Shimmer, gets me in the mornings around Tuesday and Thursday, while Ember gets me at night for Wednesday and Saturday. While Sunday I have to take care of all three of you.” He chuckled.

“Yeah, yeah, juggler, though I swear I want more cuddling and riding.” She gave a wink.

“Hmm well tomorrow you can settle for some popcorn and a blocking some bastards behind us.” Dusk laughed even harder.

That was when there was a banging on the door. Dusk looked over somewhat confused.

“I better go get that.” As He soon walked over towards the door opening it up. Standing there were three men. All wearing ski masks One holding a gun with a smirk.

“I think you’ll have to come with us Shine.”

“How about no.” Dusk raised an eyebrow slamming the door, He turned his head and called out to Applejack, “Call the police!” Applejack found herself jumping from the couch. There the door was kicked in as two men ran in, the third one walking behind moving gracefully.

“Now, you really should have come with us boy.” He walked in his gun flipping in his hand pointed it at him.

“What the fuck do you want?” Dusk spat out as he was grabbed by the two men.

“Well, we’re going to show a Rapist like yourself, why this town was called Lynchburg.” He chuckled while pointing towards the other two men to come on. Though before they could do this, a loud siren began blaring off, while one of them was tackled by Applejack, screaming,

“Let him go!” She growled while holding onto the man as she was ready to storm at the other one like a rampaging bull. The one dodged barely missing him. Though the third man pulled the gun shooting at Applejack. Dusk’s eyes widened. As he ran in the way feeling himself shot in the arm. “Fuck!” He screamed as his arm was burning in unbearable pain.

Applejack looked angry as she tipped her that her horns looking sharp as she bent down and ran right at the one shooting at him. Though He fired at her with a barrage of bullets hitting the angry minotaur causing her to gasp for air falling down. At this point Dusk screamed as he ran over towards Applejack who laid there breathing heavy as she looked at him, simply saying,

“Run babe, Run!”

“I can’t! Leave you behind.” Though Applejack reached over using the last of her strength and tossed him off as she yelled out,

“Get out of here!” While, the Minotaur struggled to get in her face as she looked over to one of them as she cracked her knuckle looking as intimidating a she could. Though it managed to work as two of the men would begin running deeper in the house, as she smirked knowing their fate was sealed. But she had one more the one standing by the door, as she turned around and saw he was gone along with Dusk.

“Fuck, got to call the others.” She realized she was bleeding too much at this point as she limped over to the front desk.

Bulk biceps, one of them men who helped with this madness, took a deep breath as he ran down a flight of stairs that damn siren sound was driving him nutty, as he took his mask off, fuck he could barely think with that thing on as he began running down. Figuring he’d escape from a window or something. He knew he had to get out of here somehow. As he began heading down.

“Fuck how, da fuck is this basement so deep?” he grumbled running down there. He took a left walking through a door. His cracking back as he stood there. Thankfully it the ringing was gone as he stood. A long pause as he realized he was standing Infront of a large pool.

“Huh bastard got one of them there indoor pool, Rich prick, we were gonna hang.” He popped his neck, though admitted he wasn’t fond of the idea of hanging his kind, but he was a rapist, that’s what the boss told him, and the Boss was gonna pay for his kids’ college, He wanted his son to have a better life then him. Plus, whats one hanging to getting his kid a better life. He knew it would be worth it.

He moved around as he began seeing if there were any windows around this area. Something that might let him escape. There were no windows. The light above him was artificial as he looked around, and taking his chance would head upstairs. Maybe the horned woman would be gone, targeting the others where he could make his escape. Bulk biceps shuffled back to the door, when without warning he began hearing singing.

The soft melody was coming in closer as it whispered out,

“Come to us,

feel our love,

We give you, your pleasure,

Your desire, and fill your needs

Come to us, and surrender,

Be like the sailors of the east,

Jump into our sweet embrace

For once you do you will never regret

What we do to you.”

It was coming in closer, a lustful desire, as it caused his head to go fuzzy, as he would see three heads their voices calling out to him wanting him needing him. He could picture how he’d fuck them his cock was rock hard, pressing against his pants. He would begin walking forward. Bulk biceps, would begin undressing. His clothes falling off. When he soon jumped into the pool.

Weightlessness the feeling of water surrounding him as the three fish woman swimming towards him circling around as the one in the middle, the one that reminded him of the little mermaid, leaned in kissing him. Without warning he felt air entering his lung’s He could breath. Taking in deep breath as he looked towards them.

“Can I fuck you? Can I fuck you?” Bulk biceps’s accent seemingly disappeared.

“Oh dear, you want to fuck us? You don’t even know our names.”

“But shouldn’t you buy us girls a dinner, we may be Whores but we like to eat.”

“Agree, I mean you look good enough to eat.” The three mermaids, spoke at the same time. Bulk biceps didn’t understand what they were talking about, wanting to eat?

“What would you like to make? I can make a mean squirrel jerky.” He smiled a shit eaten grin showing his crooked teeth.

“Hmm how about you.” The three girls said they’re smiles widened showing off their teeth, they’re sharp shark like teeth.

The water from the pool would suddenly turn from a clear clean water, into red.

Iron will rider, was had taken the stairs his screaming was loud as he would move around trying to get out of this house. He was willing to jump out the window as he kept hearing the screaming. Whoever that freak was she was dangerous. Hell, Firelight was grabbing his arm as he knew at this point it was broken. The doors opened, what he saw shocked him. Monsters, creatures of different shape and size. Something he saw in his nightmares, as they came out. Eyes on him as appearing without warning a woman with 6 arms and four large breasts appeared looking hungry.

“Normally If you’re a guest I’m sure we’d give you a warm welcome, but you’re no guest.” She chuckled. Firelight eyes widened as he looked over his arm pulsing in pain while turning around and saw a window.

“Well, I’ll see my way out.” Iron will turned around, began to run. He grabbed his arm as he braced himself, as he ran right into the window not noticing that it actually opened for him, since his eyes were closed. Firelight was expecting to feel a hard fall as he rushed to the ground.

Though the hard hit, never happened. Instead, when he opened his eyes, he saw himself swinging back and forth. He struggled moving as he realized his arms were tied up while being lifted up. Turning his head, he saw the monsters dragging him up with a light cackle. Thunder beginning to roar, as Lightning lite the skies. Iron will Began screaming, as they dragged him back into the house.

Dusk struggled his arm feeling like it was on going numb. Though it didn’t mean the pain wasn’t there as he ran to the garage. He remembered the gun his uncle had given him. After that first night he’d taken it back into the garage, and put it away, almost forgetting about it. He realized he needed to take that thing and shoot it. He ran as fast as he could.

Run, run as fast as you can ginger bread man! He imagined as he moved over there, the man’s voice calling out,

“Come on boy! Don’t make this any harder, you fucked with my family, tried destroying my good name. This I won’t allow.” Dusk didn’t want to turn around but he imagined that the man was reloading his gun. Planning on shooting him in the back like nothing more than a dog.

He wanted to shoot this guy in the face, He hurt his Applejack. Dusk wasn’t happy and was ready to beat him with the butt of the gun. But he had to get the damn thing.

Dusk saw the Garage door and swung it opened, every second feeling like an eternity.

“Oy what are you doing here so late!” Spitfire called out shocked as she was working on her bike, her body was naked as it began covering itself while the head was confused. Dusk didn’t answer her.

While he pulled out his car keys and unlocked the door. His breathing was getting heavy. Moving in the glove apartment he pulled it out. As he pulled ready it as he turned around. Where The stranger, came in pulling his mask off revealing Mr. Firelight. Firelight’s gun pointed at him as he got two shots off hitting Dusk in the chest, as Dusk managed to get one shot off. Spitfire, was in shock.

Firelight Groaned as he was hit in the arm. A hard grunt as he walked over kicking Dusk out of his way.

“Never fuck with me.” He growled, as he took Dusk’s keys. He began undoing the Garage as Spitfire stood there, her body frozen, as she suddenly shook her head realizing what was going on.

“Oy wat the fuck does you think you’re doing?!” The Dullahan growled as she looked to her body calling out, “Get over here you bastard!” The body would do it, Though Firelight chuckled as he muttered,

“Well, aren’t you a weird little freak, whatever. I’ll come back and burn this place to the ground. Don’t need a reminder of this little shit.” He got into the Charger, and revving the engine, and would drive off.

Dusk laid there groaning hard when without warning Ember and Sunset Shimmer running right in.

“Dusk!” They screamed in unison. Ember watching the Charger driving off and was ready to chase it before Spitfire called out,

“OY, get the bastard to a hospital I’ve got the fucker!” She growled her body picking her up wearing black robes covering her top and a scythe in one hand as she bounded onto her bide. Then she began to ride chasing Firelight Firelight.

“Sunset Shimmer, I can get him to a hospital faster, place an illusion on me please.”

“You got it Ember-San, don’t drop him.” The Vixen exclaimed, though Ember growled in annoyance.

“Come on who knows what might happen next, and I don’t know if how fast your mark will heal him before he bleeds out!” The Dragon roared, as she picked Dusk up like a child. His head resting on her shoulder as blood covered Ember’s clothes.

“Alright, give me a second.” Sunset Shimmer exclaimed as her hand glowed gently and Ember’s more Dragon features would slowly disappear, pupils appearing.

“Now go!” Sunset Shimmer screamed as Ember nodded, flying off. It was strange watching her fly off when one couldn’t see her wings flapping.

Firelight was driving pushing the car as fast as he could, preparing to get out of town, at least for a while. Though he knew he’d hire someone to set that place on fire. Something about it was wrong. He knew it needed to be destroyed. Though as he drove off. He looked into the rear-view window. A motorcycle, was following behind him. He realized it was that headless woman. Chasing him behind wielding her weapon, as she pushed the bike faster, a loud cackle from the head as it exclaimed.

“WE’RE GOING TO GET YOU!” Her voice echoing sounding demonic, as She drove past, the bike passing the Charger though only barely, as Firelight tried turning the wheel intending to slam into the Dullahan. Though the creature would hit the brakes as it slowed down dodging the attack.

Firelight would take a deep breath as he pushed the throttle, seeing a bridge ahead as he began driving towards it. Doing his best to escape this monster. Suddenly he felt the car being jerked back as he looked over. The Scythe penetrating inside the car side as it slid back, the screeching was unbearable. As Firelight slammed to the side, when without warning He was over the bridge passing over it. Then there was nothing. Everything was quiet, when he looked back. The Dullahan was sitting on the other side of the bridge.

“Hmm looks like I’m home free.” He chuckled while driving off, roaring the engine, as he would head off into the darkness. Spitfire cursed in anger. She had lost the bastard and all because of a damn bridge with running water.

Firelight would soon drive off, a smirk on his face as he would soon slow down clearly revering in his victory. He was hopeful that Dusk wouldn’t survive. Then he would move off. He knew that he couldn’t buy his way out, though he imagined a vacation over sea’s would do him well. Maybe a few calls for a fire. But that would do. He liked that idea. His heart was racing from the thrill. Everything he’d done with a light smirk, when he noticed a woman walking down the street on the side.

He slowed down and called out,

“Hey, out here a little late, aren’t you?” he said looking to the pale woman who didn’t really look at him.

“It’s fine just out for a meal.” She responded, her calm voice as she would move alone. Firelight smiling,

“Well how about I give you a lift to town, and get you something nice.” He chuckled his shoulder hurting as he knew he’d have to get the bullet out. But a minute wouldn’t hurt, especially where the bullet landed. It was a major bitch. Plus, he knew a few hicks who could do it just for him, or knew someone.

She eyed him, or more towards his car as she simply said,

“Where did you get the car?”

“Oh, got it from a guy I know, its real nice. Though I’m tempted to keep it for myself.” He let out a hearty laugh as he stopped the car.

“Well, that’s nice, and sure, I’m very hungry,” She would walk to the passenger door, going inside. Firelight smirked,

“You know I have a daughter around your age. But I digress, we better get you something to eat.” He gave a friendly smile, while driving off.

“So do you have a name miss?”

“You can call me Rarity.” She said with a wide grin, as Firelight nodded. Soon a chill ran down his Spine. Was the car getting colder? His breath turning into fog. Firelight simply ignored that as he would drive off. Driving through the rain as he would take this woman out to dinner.

Author's Note

Oh shit hitting the end game and soon, we'll be getting ready for one big twist, But I'm sure you'll be excited to see what happens next. I know I've been having fun writing this story.
If you want to get early access to the last chapter well come by and see it on patreon, otherwise you'll have to wait a little bit.
https://www.patreon.com/Mrmidnightwolf

https://www.amazon.com/Dustin-Midnight/e/B07PY3ZTHG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1629658366&sr=8-1