Terrified, ashamed, regretful. From the couch I lay reliving this day, one year ago, over and over and over again. Heavy it weigh leaving me rooted in place. A sickness of sort forever plagued in memory, forever scarred. I was sick, desperate for help.

I jolted awake pressing a hand against the cold sweat covering my forehead. It was a nightmare or really some sort of minor form, attacked while I took a short nap. Letting my hand fall it brushed against my collar reminding the result of my carelessness. In a swift motion I removed it, tossing it to the side. In another I run my fingers across my face and through my slicked back hair.

I hadn’t planned on falling asleep, checking the window for the time of day. Night had fallen already and the reflection from the light within cascaded myself back like a mirror. There I sat with beard slightly trimmed and hair long, nearly reaching halfway down my neck. It was not a look I would have ran with on Earth unless I didn’t mind the term hippie.

It didn’t matter though as I didn’t plan on seeing anypony tonight anyways. Sure I had suggested with others what I might do for the occasion in the past but, here now the idea of socializing felt foreign. I’d rather hide away and wish the night off perhaps by the lake or somewhere discreet however, having let my guard down to the temptation of sleep my plans were in danger.

Still lying there I stay silent listening for voices or any disturbances of the such. It was quiet. So without making much a noise I shuffled my way over to the coat rack quickly dressing myself appropriately for the windy chill persistently whistling outside. Sure this was selfish to avoid Luna on her night, perhaps souring her own experience but, my body told me otherwise pushing forward out the door and gently closing it behind. I would hate for my shitty mood to ruin her night.

I wouldn’t need a much time to disappear, taking the path toward Fluttershy’s in a hurry. Both unlit and desolate it was perfect for a getaway. Gloomy, dark, and cold I was enveloped with uncertainty or anxiety, which of the two I could not label more prevalent. It was like a nervous tick constantly nagging inside fighting to keep every moment disturbed and it kept me restless.

Distracted I almost walked directly into the well lit path leading to Fluttershy’s and back toward town. From a distance I stood watching over the cottage. Cloaked in nights armor I could admire a small group approaching, their costumes well kept and unique. Soon enough they reached her door, their shouts snapping my dulled senses back to attention. I hadn’t even heard the many voices shouting in the distance nor the music faintly playing from town hall. They celebrated the night completely and innocently ignorant. Waiting for them to pass I continued on until a pull at my sleeve caused me to snap back.

“-you okay?”

Fluttershy stood before me dressed in a black and yellow stripped pattern. From her head a small set of antennas dangling randomly about. It was clear she was some sort of bee or perhaps wasp.

She asked again, “Are you okay?”

“Huh? Oh yeah… *ahem*, just going for a walk”

Of course she noticed me. These ponies are like sad magnets

“R-really? It is awfully cold out tonight”

Pulling at the side of my coat I smiled, “I came prepared”

“Oh well… I also see you’re not trick or treating either. I figured you might have with Pinkie seeing-“ she stopped suddenly turning pale, “oh I forgot. I’m sorry. Today probably isn’t very fun for you is it. I uh… p-please let me get you something warm to drink at least. Maybe some hot chocolate or tea?”

Stammering over her words in a hurry I couldn’t help but feel bad for the mare, the topic obviously difficult to approach. Likely she just wanted to check on me and if I wanted any peace tonight I’d just have to take her up on the offer. Simply put on a happy face and bury any doubts.

“A hot cocoa sounds nice”

Lighting up like a beacon she hurried over to the door holding it open, “Great! Come on hurry, I don’t want to miss any treaters”

Stomping my muddy boots off I left them near the door inside while Flutters ran off into the kitchen. Her home was warm and inviting, the friendly yellows and pinks always a soothing visual. With a poof I landed on her couch only unzipping my coat as to show I wasn’t staying long.

Loudly her clock ringed nearby startling me. It had turned eight, the weening hours of most treaters. She wouldn’t expect much company at this point, I wondered how much candy could she have left? Maybe enough for me to take one? So I peeked over spotting the orange candy bowl sitting atop a stool near the door and standing tall for a second I could see clearly it was already empty. Drats! Yet that drew another question. How come she was worried of missing treaters?

Timely her voice came from the kitchen, “You’re not allergic to fudge are you?”

“Fudge? No… I thought-“

“It’s a surprise! Don’t worry”

“I don’t like surprises” I muttered to myself. However, Fluttershy’s surprises were an exception, I wouldn’t dare spoil them.

Yet this one had begun to take a long time. Unsettling long. As if she was stalling for time. It didn’t take much to start my paranoia.

Why is she stalling? Is this a setup? Did I get tricked into coming here? Maybe she’s just having some trouble… maybe I should go check on her? I’m probably just worrying about nothing

“Shy you okay in there? Need any help?”

On cue she was back with a pair of steaming mugs. It was more then a hot chocolate though definitely made with care. Topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a shiny cherry. I started to feel a little spoiled taking the mug in my hands. With a sip the warmth I’d previously lost had been returned in an instant.

“Thanks… this is very nice”

She hummed in delight enjoying her own, “Mmmhmm! Hot chocolate always tastes better in the cold, at least that’s what I’ve always thought”

“Won’t find any argument here” It really was delicious completely derailing what I was worried about before. “Get a lot of treaters out here so far out of town?”

“I do. Apparently a lot of ponies know about the elements of harmony so I get a lot more ponies then normal. I actually ran out of candy this year heheh”

“What are you going to do if another treater shows up then huh? The kind Fluttershy going to turn them away?” I jested.

“Oh you’re right! Maybe I should bake some treats or something quickly” almost panicking I hold her back from rushing off into the kitchen.

“I’m just kidding Shy I bet most ponies are done trick or treating by now, it’s getting kinda late”

“I guess you’re right..”

We both fell silent taking in the moment. Enjoying another sip I honestly was getting a little too cozy, almost sleepy. If this damn drink wasn’t so good!

“Joey I um… I don’t mean to make you uncomfortable or anything but, are you okay? I know tonight’s not exactly you’re um… I’m a little worried about you is all… and you don’t have to answer that if you don’t want to but, if I stayed quiet…”

I placed my hand on her shoulder gently, “I’m.. I’m okay Shy. You don’t have to worry about me”

“O-okay… I know you’d tell me if something was wrong though so I won’t keep bothering you but, I had to at least ask. You understand right?”

“Course. That wasn’t the only reason you invited me inside though is it?”

Giggling she put her drink down and trotted over to a nearby bag I hadn’t noticed before. “Its freezing outside! I couldn’t let you walk past without stopping for a warm drink, that would be unneighborly!” Picking it up she walked back over handing it to me with a caring smile. “Plus I heard we missed a certain ponies birthday”

Taking the bag I almost didn’t realize what she said doubling back, “Wait what?”

“Luna might have told us we all missed your birthday and I might have got you a present because I felt so so bad. I really am sorry” She looked so worried, how adorable.

Focusing back to the bag I started opening it with a chuckle, “You know that hot chocolate would have been fine enough if you asked me”

“I can’t give you a hot chocolate for your birthday! That would be inconsiderate!”

“It’s just a birthday”

Moving away the gift paper a soft looking square lay rested near the bottom. Yellow and fuzzy I grabbed it spreading it out in front of us both. A hand knitted sweater, or in this case hoof knitted. It was a soft shade of yellow similar to Fluttershy’s coat spare for the large pink letters on the front.

“‘Free hugs’. Fluttershy who told you to have it say that? Was it Dash?”

Laughing she pressed it against my chest to better visualize the look, “I can’t give a name or I’ll get in trouble but, look how well it fits! Rarity’s measurements really did work!”

It really was tough not to laugh admiring it. Definitely a sweater for at home or in private.

“Definitely too afraid to wear this in public but, thank you Shy. This is nice”

“Try it on, I need to see if it fits”

“Alright but you’re not going to hug me if I wear it right?” Slipping it on it fit perfectly like a warm hug.

“It’s perfect. Now ponies can know how friendly you are just by reading your sweater”

“Yeah okay. It is awfully yellow though, you didn’t make this out of your own coat did you? That’s kinda stalkerish”

“N-no I didn’t use my own fur!” She blushed. “Rarity helped me with some of the materials and I knitted it myself”

“I’m kinda surprised how well it fits”

“Well I knitted one for mr bear before so this seemed a lot easier”

“Heh probably was”

Taking another drink I reached the end of the mug left staring at an empty bottom. “Mm that drink was great Shy and thank you again for the sweater but, I really think I should get going by now. It’s getting kinda late”

“Are you meeting with somepony?”

Should I lie?

“Nah. Probably going to walk around for a bit more before heading home. I honestly wasn’t in the mood to be around anypony but, I guess you’re a special case”

“You should head home soon though. Dash said it was supposed to rain late tonight”

“Then I won’t stay out long. Have a good night”

“You too and stay warm!”

“Heh alright momma Shy”

The cold whiplashed me quickly and soured a good mood as well. Taking one last look at my new present in its bag I use Fluttershy’s optimism as a boost. She really was kind enough to think of my birthday, even if Luna did tell her. So, feeling a little bit better and a little more cold again I decided to waive off my idea of walking around tonight. It was a dumb idea anyway and besides, Luna was probably looking for me. With extra pace I started back the way I came.

“Ooo a present?” The voice sent shivers down my spine, a dark chill. “Why Fluttershy shouldn’t have. Isn’t she the best?”

Floating just overhead resting on his side Discord pulled at his lengthy eyebrow, twirling it with intrigue. His lengthy serpent body twisted about in unnatural fashion. I tried my best to ignore him continuing forward until I was stopped by an invisible force.

“Careful! You nearly knocked over my vase!” Switching between himself and in front of me I was suddenly standing in front of exactly what he suggested, a stumbling vase upon its pedestal.

“Why are you bothering me?”

“Bothering you? Why I thought we all were friends now are we not and since we are just that, I figured I might check in on my favorite human friend” then with a devious smirk he winked, “Seeing how it’s an awful anniversary for you”

I wanted to vomit.

“Fuck off” speeding up I tried my best to get away but of course he seemed to find this just as amusing.

“I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable if I did, I simply felt like I was forced to do something seeing you alone and all. It is rather dangerous to go alone during Nightmare Night you know. There’s awful ponies out there”

“Do you get off to annoying peop-“

“Ponies” he corrected devilishly.

“Wow you suck. Do you have anything better to do? Maybe killing yourself or leaving me alone?”

“Me kill myself?! Well I’m certainly not the one here who’s already tried. That’s not supposed to mean what you did was unjust you know, you did have a noble cause given your… abilities”

“Honestly I should try to kill you seeing how I’m the only pony who’s noticed your real intentions. That way maybe I could make a use of myself”

“HA you say it as if you could! Why I’ve tried myself already many of times. Not exactly easy when life’s chosen your path for you” appearing a noose around his neck he jokingly pulled it tight, vanishing it as I started walking away once more.

“Hypocrite…”

“That makes two! Why we have so much in common don’t we? I wonder how compatible we are?”

I had reached my boiling point stopping and spinning around. “You’re awfully confident of yourself. You sure I don’t have ways to dispose of you? I do happen to know a couple ponies in high places”

Serious in expression he stops floating, standing tall above as if to intimidate. I don’t budge yet his piercing gaze can be felt across my skin in an unsettling wave.

“Again you attempt to black mail me with trifling evidence. Do not underestimate my power mortal”

“You wouldn’t dare touch me”

“Perhaps… but what if a certain maid in Canterlot was to suddenly disappear? Perhaps a mare living in the poverty stricken slums? What was her name again? You know, the one who’s friends used your bits for drug money. A rather sad tale those ponies live right?”

Novella… I’d completely forgot about her and Cinnamon

The idea of their well-being in danger from just a few words kept me from playing this game much longer. I was stuck, unable to make a move against him unless everypony I knew was accounted for. What a sick fuck.

Back to floating once more he smoked from a long wooden pipe swirling about in the air, “Don’t look so worried you mutt I wouldn’t act without reason and besides, you’re my favorite pony to mess with. I wouldn’t dare spoil my chances at any future fun”

“From what I’ve heard, you’re not even able to truly control your magic much at all so I doubt I have much to worry about”

“Would you be willing to bet your life on that fact?”

I scoffed, “No but, I do know you can’t avoid chaos and if anything I feel like that’ll come to my advantage”

He twirled his eyebrow once more smirking, “I am a sucker for theatrics but, I have come for another reason then to bother you on your favorite holiday. You see, like you have said I can’t help myself. I’m persuaded by an unquenchable urge to see this world become as twisted and demented as the ponies minds that live within and with this urge comes purpose. I promised to lead you in the right direction in your little quest for answers and tonight I felt it necessary to indulge you. Listen closely because I will only say this once. There is another power you should fear and it’s arrival will spell your untimely death or at least the cost of your soul”

Another power?

“The fuck are you talking about? Another crazy lunatic trying to take over Equestria again? If you’re talking about yourself I swear to god-“

“Please, my plans for world domination are over. I only seek quality time with my new friend Fluttershy. You however, appear to be running out of time with the way things are shaping up. Either way I have taken enough of your time and my own as well” preparing to take off he turned back with disgust pointing toward my neck, “Perhaps next time don’t forget your little collar as well or else somepony might mistake you for a wild dog. Can’t have you spoiling the show before it’s begun now can we?”

Left with more questions then before I remember one last important detail as he started to take flight, “Wait! Did you know Quantum was human!? DISCORD!” My shouts were left unanswered as he seemingly disintegrated into the starry night sky. “Bastard!”

Enraged I tried my best to calm down and think over our conversation, everything that was said. A new power? My death? ‘Cost me my soul’? I couldn’t truly tell where exactly I should start to worry and where I should shrug it off as Discord being Discord. Hit with another gust of cold wind against my neck I shuttered from the cold rushing back home. I really had forgot my collar. I shouldn’t have left home at all.

Stomping my boots at the door shaking off some of the mud I kicked them off to the side peering around the house for anypony home. Quiet and dark after the first few steps I could take a sigh of relief knowing there wasn’t another Pinkie surprise party as well. Just me myself and I. I must’ve gave Pinkie and Luna the slip when I walked out.

Plopping down on the couch I laid out contemplating over tonight’s already wild events left with two options. One, I could cry wolf, telling everypony I knew and potentially endangering others for a chance of avoiding whatever Discord has planned or I could stay silent. While staying silent was definitely more up my alley I couldn’t get too big of a head, thinking I could ever outwit the devil. He was a god, thousands of years old and a manipulative beast. It was likely I’d need at least another ponies help.

*Knock* *Knock*

“Trick or treat!”

A cold sweat came over me in an instant.

Its waaaay too late for treaters, waaaay too late. This has to be trouble

Yet the more I hesitated and thought on it the more things seemed possible like for instance the ponies voices sounded reasonably young. It could have always been the cutie mark crusaders that rowdy bunch. What if it were the crusaders? Way out here by my house this late at night? In the cold?!?

I stomped my entire way to the door in disbelief at their behavior. I’d have to talk to Rarity and AJ about watching their siblings. With a swoosh of the door full heartedly expecting the crusaders I'm left with a completely different sight. All alone draped in my shadowy silhouette Luna’s eyes shined brighter then her own magically lit horn.

She giggled, her voice distorted into a collage of many voices all giggling in sync along. The giggles of three familiar sounding crusaders.

“Twas quite the party trick was it not? You should see thine face” her laughter grew once more.

“T-that’s… I honestly thought those fillies were out this late Luna! It nearly gave me a heart attack! I thought I was going to have to take them all home one by one and lecture the girls-“

Covering my mouth with her hoof Luna walked herself in shushing me in the process. In doing so here own body seemed to convert back to its proper state within the candlelight of my home, leaving behind her nightmare form outside. Smoothly she transitioned, pushing me to the couch and flopping atop squeezing a wheeze from my lungs.

“Did you enjoy your nap?” She booped her nose against mine recoiling from the cold. “Why is it that your nose is so cold! Had the fire gone out in our departure? Are you sick?”

She must’ve thought I was asleep the whole time, especially given the missing collar

“No I… was feeling a little yucky. Thought a walk might help”

“But thou is okay now, right?”

To be blunt, no I wasn’t but I wouldn’t trouble her the news. “I’m feeling better. Actually I ran into Fluttershy aaand-“ reaching into my bag I displayed the sweater across my chest, “-she made me a sweater!”

“Free hugs?” She giggled. “Do you normally charge?”

“Nah but I am picky about my customers”

She took it with her magic feeling over its softness with a pleasured hum. “Delightfully soft. What exactly required a gift?”

“Apparently somepony mentioned a missed birthday” she looked away from me like a guilty dog who knew all too well. “Who else did you tell?”

“Only Fluttershy…”

“Okay.. that’s not too-“

“And Rarity”

“Rar- you can’t tell her! Now everypony knows! Half the damn towns going to be sending me gifts! Luna you know I hate attention” I shook my head flustered from the news to which she responded with a nuzzle.

“Always so quick to worry. You know everything will be fine”

“Yeah, probably… still doesn’t exactly remove the pit in my stomach”

“Oh Joey” she kissed my forehead pulling away with a gentle look of empathy. “We might as well get this next part out of the way now”

I tilted my head confused until her horns bright blue glow brought about a small black box. It fell slowly as I instinctively reached out to catch it. Soft like my sweater this was more of a velvet then cotton and honestly kinda felt like a proposal with that whole shape of the thing. I couldn’t suppress a chuckle.

“Do you take this stallion as your lawfully wedded husband?”

Her face turned a fiery red, “T-T-That is not what we meant although it would appear that way without context but, still not what we meant! I would not worry you with something like that and specially not tonight. Tartus I would even consider this more important than a matrimony. Please open it and I will explain”

“What happened to king Marshall or is marriage here one of those things that requires a certain private ceremony to officiate?”

“Private ceremony?”

“You know… a little royal roll in the hay”

Watching her slowly process the joke along with turning a few shades redder I grinned ear to ear.

She looked away, “Tis not a requirement… only a luxury”

“Heheh I’m sure. Honestly I’m kind of surprised you’d even be able to do something like that before marriage seeing how you are royalty and all that. In the past on Earth if you were of royalty I think if you did something like that they’d kill the guy ya slept with. That and label you defiled”

“You say in the past? Is there no royalty of your age?”

“I mean there is but, not exactly like the kind here anymore. Truthfully I don’t even know how to explain it but, it doesn’t really matter”

“True, now open your gift already, we are growing impatient”

“Alright, alright I’ll check out your wedding ring”

“It is not a wedding ring!”

“Yep keeping telling yourself tha- and hey look at that it’s a ring! A wedding ring!”

It wasn’t really, more similar to a stylish bejeweled piece. Both silver and blue the large sapphire atop was a rounded circle. Cloudy it wasn’t the greatest of gems yet I figured looks wasn’t exactly the purpose.

“Pretty sick ring Lu and thanks but… why a ring again?”

She giggled, “Yes rather confusing to outright gift on its own but, we do believe you will love what I have to say next. I shall give a hint. No collar”

“No collar?”

She shook her head, “Not anymore”

I wanted to burst into tears, “Wait I don’t need the collar anymore? I thought I had to wear one cause magic comes from your brain and it being at my neck stops it early or some shit like that. That’s what Twilight said”

“Has Twilight lived for thousands of years?”

“Luna this is… this… thank you. Thank you so much I can’t even explain how much this means”

“To be honest we were worried you might not feel the need for it seeing how you had become used to the collar but, seeing thous reaction now…”

“Used to? There wasn’t much point complaining about it everyday I mean the damn thing had me looking like a pet to every new pony I met! That or into some weird fetish. Can you even imagine the less looks I’ll get without the collar?”

“Joey you are a furless bipedal”

“Fair but, at least they won’t think I’m a pervert anymore”

“Now that we think about it most ponies might now think the collar was for nefarious reasons seeing you without it after so long. Maybe this was a poor gift”

“Poor gift? Lu…” I didn’t waste a second more kissing her on the spot.

Eyes wide in response she quickly changed emotion, embracing me closer. Her breath felt hot riling me up in more than one way. I stopped not trying to get carried away.

Flustered she wiped the spit from her lip, “I-If we had known we would get such a reaction. Would you mind if I made another ring?”

“Heh… you don’t have to give me a gifts ya goof just kiss me if you wanna kiss me”

“Then we will take up your offer!”

Again I found myself engulfed in her grasp, both hooves and wings. We both fought for control, sneaking in as many as we could whether it be on the cheek, lips, or neck until our tussling fired me up enough to flip the tables tossing her to the bottom. She squeaked blushing heavily as she stared back to me. The pause left my attention to admiring the mare beneath me all the way down to her-

“Joey?”

“Yeah?”

She pulled me close for a whisper, “Make a queen of us”

Talk about a request, riled me up in an instant sending me on the attack. I lay a vicious series of kisses along her neck all coming back home to the soft sweet pillows she calls her lips. I’m lost in a flurry of emotions and before I know it she’s already made progress with my shirts buttons, rubbing a hoof down my stomach. She pauses short of her prize desperately breathing out a plea.

“Bedroom… we must” and so I carried her against my chest into the unlit darkness of our home.

Gently I laid her down climbing over her once more yet found myself looking a much more pony than I was used to. I forget at times how much larger she was than most ponies, almost sized equally enough to stretch out even with me. Along with size her strength was much more as well flipping me down to my back.

“We forgot to say happy birthday” she giggled, “Now lay back and let us give the rest of our present”

Dominance. She displayed it through her stare holding me down not only with her hooves but her hungry eyes. Sorta reminded me of that lion king scene, you know the one were Simba pins Nala and she does the sex eyes? Yeah, I was all for it.

Carefully she scooted back working at my pants with her mouth which quickly became too difficult. I could tell she was struggling and so I started to sit up to help.

“Heh Lu let me-“

“No please let us handle this! Relax”

“Maybe after I know you’re not going to break a tooth over my zipper. Here I’ll just-“

“Joey please!” Without thinking she pushed me back with her magic pinning me for only a second.

A single second. A small innocent meaningless second and yet it was enough.

On the spot it felt as if my heart stopped and jumped clean from my chest. I was ill with a sick pool of reminiscence stilled within, sticky and putrid almost enough to vomit. I was back on the ground pinned beneath that mare, her skin burnt and eyeballs cooked white with a horrifying stench of flesh. That disgusting rotten mare, as vile on the outside as in. I fought immediately to escape, her magical grip suffocating my lungs. Yet its release was as sudden as her appearance.

I was back, laying in a mixture of my own sweat held in Luna’s hooves. My face felt hot, my eyes wet. I had broken down again, confirmed by the painful thump now slowing in my chest. How embarrassing. I’d completely ruined this experience, ruined Luna’s night. It was then I noticed her feint humming, her gentle touch across my head and across my back. She had been trying to calm me. Even whispering a song I had taught her in the past, a song from home. The tears came once more.

“L-Luna?” Her humming stopped answering only with a ‘hm?’ yet the consoling continued. “What happened?”

“We made a mistake” her voice sounded so matter of fact that I wanted to look her way but I couldn’t draw myself to. She didn’t need to see my face right now nor did I want her to.

“…sorry”

“Shhhh, you are fine. We should be the one apologizing”

“F-for what? Putting up with me?”

She huffed a little seeing my statement as nothing more then a joke, “Hush, don’t talk poorly about my fiancé. He is a king in the making”

I let out a choked laugh, “Heh… really pushing that aren’t you?”

Luna pulled my face to meet hers, the feint candlelight reflecting in her soft gaze. She had been crying as well with matted dark fur running rampant down her face. With a kiss to my forehead she hugged me to her chest.

She stayed quiet, content with our hug yet her appearance bothered me so. “What happened?”

“A mistake… we should have known better. Specially tonight of all nights oh how foolish could I be!?”

“I-I don’t understand… did I… freak out or..?”

Her pause filled me with dread, “I worry that we have perhaps taken your… incident, too lightly. I should have considered how you might have been affected, how harming such a thing could be. We only fell to temptation for a moment we swear but a moment too long. I promise I will not make this mistake again”

“Luna your worrying me what did I do?”

“Nothing! Nothing… at all”

Confused I had to think back at what had just happened only a few minutes ago. A couple kisses, a little tussling, I didn’t see an issue. Last normal thing I saw was Luna on top of me… pinning me… with magic.

I pulled away looking to her face. She was distraught with disappointment. “Luna you didn’t do anything wrong I shouldn’t have freaked out”

“We are no better than before! Unfathomably immature and ignorant a-and.. and too stupid to even think of what I was doing” her crying began again as she fell into my shoulder.

I had fucked up, royally. It wasn’t even in my control. I was helpless.

“M-maybe… I need to see that therapist again”

“Please this was our fault do not blame yourself. I was greedy and could only think about myself and my little holiday” she pushed deeper against me gripping tight. “Our sister was right…”

I hadn’t know what she was referring to but, it was likely a can of worms we didn’t need to crack open right now. I needed to reel her back.

“Luna you didn’t hurt me I promise”

“We betrayed your trust”

“How exactly do you think you did that?”

“We took advantage of you”

“No you didn’t, I was completely all for it”

“Then do you feel the same way now hm? After fighting your way onto the floor screaming? Heavens, it broke our heart to see you in such pain…”

No I hadn’t but of course I didn’t, she was crying in my arms! Plus I just saw that fucking disgusting mare again in my head and now know I scared Luna as well!

“I’m sorry Lu I-I mean I don’t feel like it right now cause.. well things are little scary-“

“We have scared you?”

“Lu no- I mean I didn’t… look I’m okay. I feel a little sick but, I was feeling that way earlier tonight anyways until you came home. You made me forget and feel better so if anything you’re like my medicine”

She moved back to see me, her face pouting in frustration, “I also returned the sick feeling did I not?”

“Lu please stop trying to blame yourself for one moment. It was an innocent accident and nopony got hurt. Clearly I need to meet with that therapist again and get this resolved and you need to stop trying to find flaws in everything that you do”

“We… Joey we tried bedding you the same night you… you… I knew better”

From an outside perspective she was right. Thinking about it made old feelings stir again. That cold disgust laying with my back to the ground. That feeling of defilement and filth. I could never remove those feelings, that memory.

“I won’t lie. Since we’ve stopped I’ve started to feel sick again but that’s only because I have only one memory of this damn night so.. why not replace it with a better one?”

After leaving my lips I immediately start to wonder if that’s really the best idea. Luna could be the right one here. It could be best if we just wait for a different day. Who knows I might freak out again or cause some sort of weird mental damage I can’t even begin to understand! Plus this could just be my brain looking for a distraction, any sort of way to avoid the anxieties swirling around in my head. Between my freakout and what Discord said I was a complete mess!

She was unsure of what to do, stammering a bit,“W-we… we are not s-sure if this is right”

“Lu, I promise you. I want this”

No matter the worries, I wasn’t in the mood for letting it control my life anymore. Sure I felt sick and sure it was probably not a healthy thing for my mental but, dammit if I let what happened keep us from being happy it would be no different then giving up. I owed Luna this moment and I knew against my current feelings I wanted it too.

Luna’s eyes darted from myself and the floor conflicted in her decision, her hooves twiddling about themselves until eventually she came to a pause. Slowly she scooted back over leaning close to me, her blush returning.

“We trust you however, we are unsure on how to… rekindle the mood?”

“I can think of a few ways”

CLOP START

Slowly I ran my hand along her stomach while closing the gap between us. Cuddling close we faced, while I snuck kisses along her neck. It was quick to make her squirm likely from my ticklish beard. With a half lidded expression she drew her attention back to my pants.

“Let us get you more comfortable”

This time she slid them down with ease with a tug of her mouth. I kicked them off leaving me in only underwear while she straddled my legs, just before my package. Curiosity similar to a cat she leaned close, rubbing her hoof along the inner side of my thigh waiting for a reaction to which I gave in a slow rise. She drew close, her cold hoof producing a shiver.

“Should we continue this under the covers?”

I nod lifting the nearby sheet over her back while she cuddled against my side. Nuzzling into my neck her hoof meanwhile continued to explore, slowing trailing until it reached something… hard.

“Hm? Is thou concealing a weapon?”

“In the bed of a fair maiden? I would never”

She giggled yet remained paused. A pause lengthy enough to worry. Was she nervous? Her absent minded gaze certainly was a cause for concern.

“You alright?”

“This… is our first time. We might have mentioned such before but, I was unsure if you had taken us seriously”

“Well…” I was willing to admit, 2,000 year old virgin was a tough label, kinda unbelievable. “It’s not like it’s a big deal”

“We had no interest! Only visions of conquests and war… which still at times sound appealing but, you must understand we could have had intercourse at any moment!”

“Lu you don’t need to defend yourself I get it-“

“Plus we are royalty! You must understand the importance of purity do you?”

”Lu, it’s fine. There’s no reason to be nervous”

Truth be told I was a little myself. For all I knew doing this could make me a criminal! What if Luna was lying about this not being a big deal? What if Celestia found out and was furious!? I’d be castrated and hung!

Still a little nervous she looked away, the feeling of her hoof returning against my shaft. Surprised it gave a flex turning her attention to down below.

“It moves!”

I stifled a laugh, instead enjoying the slow rub of her hoof admiring my length. It wasn’t enough for her, she needed to feel it bare and so she turned to me. “We would like to see your um… weapon”

Of course she’d refer to it as a weapon still, how adorable. I wonder what it would take to hear her say penis?

Having warmed up some it wasn’t nearly as cold lifting the blanket off revealing my tent shaped boxers. She was quick to touch.

“Ah…”

Luna pulled back quickly, “Sorry! Did we hurt you?”

“No it’s just sensitive… kinda been teasing me here”

“Sorry…”

I didn’t waste much more time taking them off and revealing the stiff sight. Twitching in all its glory. To be honest just looking at it, penis’s are pretty gross.

“Fascinating…”

“That’s a first”

“Tis alien! Such a head must be excellent for penetration and the lack of sheath is bizarre”

Her whole examination was making me a little embarrassed, “Like it?”

Her blush grew deep as she reached out to stroke it gently, “We think so”

I could tell she was starting to get excited just from the sight, the room starting to swirl more and more with her scent til eventually her curiosity took control. In a slow flip she straddled over me letting it poke her back. Her eyes met mine, face flustered from the wet touch against my stomach. She was embarrassed to be seen so vulnerable.

“W-we are ready” she shivered against me, suddenly cold at such exposure.

“How about we try a position that’s a little warmer hm?”

Confused on what to do I gently laid her down beside me with her backside my way. Now joining me beneath the covers and hugged close I rested myself directly against her entrance. She rubbed against desperate.

I whispered to her ear, “Tell me how you want it okay?” Luna bit her lip only nodding.

Then with most cautious pace I began to enter. She was tight and hot, burning with pleasure, squeezing a hunger to just pump away yet I remained slow. Luna was sure hold me at her speed with a hoof, pushing and easing at my hip before stopping me altogether.

“Wait….” She moaned. “We n-need a m-moment.. j-just a m-moment” and so I stayed still.

A few seconds passed and with it she began to push herself the rest of the way finally coming to an end spooned against me. Luna had completely taken it all.

“You feel wonderful” I shivered in pleasure.

She huffed, “… you as well” wiggling her butt into me making sure to squeeze in as close as possible. “Do you mind if we stay like this for a while longer?” I don’t argue holding her close, stealing some warmth. “This feeling is… right. We…. Joey I know we were meant to find each other. I know now”

“I’d like to believe so…”

Gently I rubbed along her stomach enjoying her soft underbelly as she cooed in delight. She was the goddess of softness, second to none.

“Then take our word, for we can feel in our heart it’s truth”

So much did I wish her words true. To have our love be held together by fate, impossible to untwine yet I knew it unlikely. Perhaps it was only pessimism. Perhaps my lack of belief. I sadly knew it true there was always the possibility of things falling apart. Life gave no guarantees. So at the very least I should enjoy what I have now and give myself the best chance to keep it. I needed to tell Luna about Discord.

“Lu there’s-” She squeezed tight nearly draining me on the spot. Such a feeling that could only be described with a moan.

“Sorry… we are ready”

“Now you can’t wait?”

She turned her head peering back with the corner of her eye, “You have stirred this beast, now tame it”

Wow that’s hot, Discord can fucking wait

Gliding back I left her hot grasp, quickly returning and delivering our first. Still gentle I reeled back the end of each thrust, her confident display quickly shattered after only a few more. She was delicate, nearly squealing from the sensation. Her hoof failing to hide much of her moans.

“Eeeeuhhh J-Joey! P-please… we can’t…” I stopped checking her instantly.

“You okay?”

Her body huffed gasping for breath, “This… we keep holding our breath. Forgive us…”

“Am I going too fast?” Surely that wasn’t the case.

“N-no… no.. actually we wouldn’t mind you… perhaps trying a different um… position?” She was embarrassed once again, the situation so new. “It just feels like a lot”

“Yeah sure… maybe… like this?”

Laying on her stomach, her rumps natural juiciness stuck it in the air in prime position. I rested myself between the cheeks like a landing bay plane ready to dock.

She nodded back to me three times quickly in succession and so I began again. This position more primal I couldn’t help but start to lose myself in the feeling. My throbbing steel held ever so tightly in Luna’s love. She went limp against me, her brain failing to function. I leaned over close near her ear.

“This feel better?”

She turned to me panting from her blush, “More…”

It was exactly what I wanted to hear, beginning to slowly speed up until her flank became more similar to a sea of waves, crashing against my coastline. She couldn’t help but stick herself back into me breaking our rhythm.

“S-sorry”

“Don’t be”

Closing her mouth with my own I started to really pick up turning Luna into a feverish state, nearly incapable of thought. I was nearing my limit when I noticed her own sounds becoming more and more frequent, more and more loud. The bedsheets could only muffle so much of her shouts.

Drowned in sensation I pushed faster, hungrier, not to be denied the explosive feeling welling up inside up until the point Luna squeezed tight around me, her own thighs clenching without control. I was drained of everything, shooting a seemingly endless climax deep into her. Exhaustion took over and I fell flat at her side, drenched in sweat.

“That was… amazing”

She stayed with her face resting in my bed ass still pointed toward the air. “We are… dead”

I pulled her face to me giving a small kiss.

“Was that too much?”

She didn’t even open her eyes, “We do not have the energy to move, only sleep”

“I’m *yawn* pretty tired too…”

I was beat as well, unable to open my eyes for a second. Blind I could still feel Luna climb over to me, resting a hoof around and her head on my shoulder. She was spent as well.

CLOP OVER

She was warm, so warm and somehow in more than a physics sense, as if her presence alone warmed my insides. She was euphoric, making sleep more of a displeasure than anything. I wished to greedily hold on for as much as I could take. I peeked an eye for one last look at the sleeping beauty. Her expression so peaceful and elegant, still royalty without effort. Why I could get used to this.

“You seemed as if you had something to tell us earlier?” I looked again, surprised to hear her voice with such energy.

“Y-yeah… ?”

She noticed my blaring confusion giggling behind a hoof, “We have already fallen asleep my love. I simply placed us back into a familiar setting”

Sure enough we were still in bed only the room held a natural dim light without a single candles fire. Luna rested still on my chest, her big bright eyes admiring my features.

“Pretty nice dream I’ll admit, getting to look at such a beautiful mare all night”

“Comforting you find our appearance so mesmerizing” she smirked. “It should not be an issue then if we keep you for tonight, or perhaps forever. Surely Pinkie and Twilight have had their fair share”

“You’ll have to ask them about it first, I don’t think either will take it very kindly”

“Then we will have to take thee by force” She nuzzled into my neck showing her powers through cuddles.

They were overbearing.

“Please spare the women and kids”

“We shall spare only those deserving” we shared a little laugh when Luna turned a moment serious. “What was it you wished to tell us, earlier before we.. started. We would like to find out before we forget as well”

I’d almost forgot, “I hate to sorta ruin the mood but, it does have to do with Discord”

Her face soured briefly, “His name certainly brings bad tidings”

“Well if you didn’t like him before you’re sure to hate him worse”

“Worse? What possibly could he have done?”

“Where do I even start…”

Author's Note

Much shorter chapter than I planned but, it’s the way the cookie crumbles. Sorry for the wait as well

Thanks for reading, have a wonderful day/night :)