The Band of Loyalty

On their way back to the barn, King's ears perked up. He didn't hear anything, but he did sense something. Another female, bearing a similar aura to Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom. Could this be the Scootaloo that Sweetie had spoken of?

"You three go on back to the barn and make sure you're ready for tonight," ordered King. "I want my Sweetie to be ready for her King's cock. However, I don't want you stretching her out, Big Mac. Your sisters are fair game, but Sweetie Belongs to me."

"Eeyup," nodded Big Mac, as he took Apple Bloom's hand. He slipped it into his pocket, and she rubbed him through the fabric.

"Just don't forget about me," waved Sweetie Belle as she followed them. "I want you to show me what you promised tonight."

With a smile, King turned around and walked back toward the clubhouse. Whoever this young mare was, she was approaching quite fast. By the time King arrived, She was already on her way up the ramp.

"Hey," called King, causing the orange pegasus to turn around.

Her violet eyes lit up when she saw him, but she calmed down a moment later, putting on a cool façade. "H-hey, Rainbow Dash," she chuckled, leaning against the side of the building to keep from jumping for joy. "What brings you out here?"

"Sweetie Belle was having a hard time, so I came to make her day," answered King. "Now she's all smiles and rainbows; she couldn't be any happier."

Scootaloo smiled wide. "I should have guessed. Nopony can help but feel inspired when you're around. I was just coming to help her myself, but it seems you beat me to the punch." She slid down the top of the ramp, jumping over the railing and landing right in front of King. "So, how'd you do it? Did you take her out flying? Or did you do the super-speed strut? Ooh, or a lazy eight? Those are so cool!"

King chuckled and tousled her mane. "No, none of those. Instead, I showed her the filly buster."

Scootaloo squealed in excitement for a few seconds before her face twisted into a look of confusion. "I don't recall that one. How does it go again?"

King chuckled. "You probably haven't seen it before. It's very new. Two weeks ago, I'd never seen it myself."

Scootaloo's eyes went even wider. "That's so cool! Leave it to Rainbow Dash to learn a new, super-awesome trick in no time at all!" She threw her arms around King's shoulders. "Coolest big sister ever!"

King rubbed her back. "You're damn right, I am."

Scootaloo looked up at King. "Can I see your new trick?"

King smiled down at her. "Of course. Let's go inside, then I'll show you."

Scootaloo jumped up the steps excitedly. King took a step forward, but his back leg wouldn't move. He pulled his leg forward, but his foot wouldn't leave the ground.

"You won't take her," came the words from his mouth, though he hadn't called for them. "I will kill you if you touch her again."

King fell to his knees and grasped his stomach. "My, my, you're back earlier than expected."

Scootaloo looked over her shoulder. Seeing Rainbow on the ground was a harrowing sight, so she rushed to her aid. "Are you okay, Rainbow?"

Rainbow looked up. Seeing the concern on Scoot's face, she reached up and tousled her mane. "I'll be fine, Squirt. Probably just something I ate not agreeing with me. I should be better in a little while." She sat up and looked around. "Unfortunately, I don't think I can show you my new trick right now. Later, okay?"

Scootaloo wanted to see the trick, but she didn't want to risk Rainbow being injured. "Are you sure you're going to be alright?"

Rainbow drew an x on her chest and covered one of her eyes. "I promise, I'll show you how awesome I am when I'm feeling better."

Scootaloo hugged Rainbow. "I'll hold you to that. I want to see you up in the air and flying around as soon as possible, okay?"

Rainbow hugged her back. "I hope to be flying again soon, Squirt. Now, go on home, You know I'm not the only one who cares about you."

Scootaloo nodded as she stepped back. "Alright, Rainbow. I'll go home, but you go home, too. The sooner you're better, the less I have to worry about you." Climbing on her scooter, she fluttered her wings and rode on home.

As soon as she was out of sight, Rainbow lost her smile, because she was no longer among friends. "I know you're still there, King. I know you're listening."

"Of course I am, Dash," answered King. "I'm always listening."

"She is precious to me," she growled. "While I'm not a big fan of what you've done to any of my friends, you--"

"And family," interrupted King. "Don't forget, your mother and father are coming to visit in a few days."

"Don't start. I'm not proud of your work. I've seen what you've been doing, and it sickens me. If you hurt my dearest Scootaloo--"

"You'll kill me? Don't make me laugh. You don't have the ability to do that. Still, I suppose now is the time for a bargain. I will make a deal with you, Rainbow. As you were being locked away, you told me that you could bring in the crowds and be adored. If you can truly do that, I promise, I will not indoctrinate your dearly beloved sister. How does that sound?"

Rainbow thought for a moment. "I don't want you hurting any more of my friends. Ever."

"Now, now, Rainbow," chuckled King. "I can't just take your word for it. If you earn Scootaloo's freedom from me, I'll consider it. However, as I've been taking them one at a time, you'll have to prove that you can be worshipped before I go about releasing any of them. If you do, I will let them go, one at a time."

Rainbow took a deep breath. "Fine. It's a deal. Scootaloo's safety is more important to me than fighting against you. I'll draw in the crowds, I promise. In return, you're not to touch her. Are we clear?"

King smiled. "Clear as a crystal pony." Pulling himself back to his feet, he turned to the barn. "You can have your body back tomorrow morning. Until then, I have the most wonderful night planned out for us. I even invited all of your friends. Won't that be wonderful?"