POV Heart Path. Reincarnation of a stallion 700 years ago. Continuation of the dream.

Almost an hour had elapsed since this sudden, nocturnal attack on our squadron. All ponies were able to start their duties on the ship. The fire did not cause much damage, but there were still noticeable consequences, so in the morning it was decided that several sailors would replace the boards and carry out repairs. We were lucky that the sail was not damaged. Yes, and there were no losses in our team, and those four charred ponies were able to save. Of course after that they were taken to the ship's infirmary. Several servants of Princess Amira walked around the ship and had casual conversations with the officers and sailors of the ship. Amira herself, as is typical of her stoic spirit, was able to smile again and tried to cheer me and my friends.

I escorted Celestia to her cabin, where I decided to take some care of her and dry her wet body with a towel. Although she told me that it was unnecessary, she still did not refuse help. She wanted to be with me. That I would touch her body with my hooves and cover her face and neck with my loving kisses every time.

When Night Flicker finished helping the wounded sailors, she hurried to find me to make sure I was all right. So when I was in Celestia's cabin, there was a knock on the door.

Celestia lifted her head off the pillow while I gave her a soothing massage on her back. "Heart Path, please stop for a minute. You and I have already enough opened up to all the ponies that ... we love each other..." Celestia said and lightly slapped my hooves with her wing.

“You’re probably right. But you definitely deserve to have my hooves, and tongue, massage you…” I said in a whisper and quietly moved away from Celestia's bed.

Celestia looked at me with a smile. "The variant with the tongue, the most desirable!" Celestia said in a low voice, then turned her head toward the door. "Come in!"

Finally, when the door of the cabin opened, the praetorian guard entered and bowed. “Forgive me, Princess Celestia, for daring to interfere with your personal time, but here one mare is very persistently asking for your attention and Heart Path. She's a nurse from the infirmary, her name is Night Flicker."

My ear twitched nervously when I heard my mare's name. I shyly closed my eyes with my hooves and began to wag my tail nervously. “Oh no ... I promised that today I can devote this night to my friend Flicker. But then an unforeseen circumstance happened, and therefore our meeting had to be postponed."

Celestia just shook her head, listening to my regret. "Please ask Night Flicker to come into my cabin." Celestia said in a kind voice.

The patient guard, keeping an impenetrable expression on his face (because he already understood that my presence next to the princess is normal), bowed and left the cabin. A few seconds later, Flicker entered the cabin, stood modestly at the door, and bowed to the princess. She looked tired, especially her eyes, her mane was a little tousled in places. When I looked at this exhausted mare, who had been helping and caring for the wounded ponies all this time, my heart sank in pain. Flicker looked from me to the princess. She clearly understood that between me and Celestia is not just friendship, but something more.

"Forgive me, Princess Celestia, if I dared to disturb you at such a late hour, but I am worried..." Flicker said timidly, looked sadly in my eyes and began to lower head to look at their hooves. "I am very worried about my stallion." Flicker whispered.

I hurried to Flicker, gently touched her shoulder with my hoof and felt her body tremble. "Flicker..." I put my arms around her neck and felt her gratitude. She pressed her cheek to me and began stroking my shoulder with her hoof. "Forgive me, Flicker, that our date had to be postponed, although I have been thinking about you all this time, and I still want to warm you tonight."

Celestia quietly climbed out of bed and came up to us, after which she also began to hug both of us, and this, of course, made Flicker look at her in surprise. “Night Flicker, I see you are as tired as we are. And I know that Heart Path and you were supposed to spend some personal time today, but we had unforeseen circumstances, so your plans were thwarted. But let me compensate for that, especially since ... I am now also a mare of Heart Path." Celestia said and rubbed her nose against my cheek.

When we squatted down again, Flicker sighed sadly and wearily, but when she lifted her face to look at Celestia, she was able to smile. “Yes… all the ponies on this ship already know about this. I am proud and happy to have met such a stallion, who, moreover, was able to strike up a relationship with you, Princess Celestia..."

“Just Celestia. And henceforth, do not contact me using my title, provided that we are alone. Moreover, we seem to be connected with one stallion who loves us..." Celestia spoke in a calm voice and all this time stroked Night Flicker on the back with her wing.

And while these two mares were distracted by such a sincere conversation, I imperceptibly moved away from them and headed towards Celestia's large bed. I tried to step with my hooves carefully so as not to make noise. Approaching the bed, I again looked at the two mares who at that moment were having a good conversation. But I was so tired this day that now my body, especially after drinking Celestia's Blessing, just begged me to lie down on this comfortable bed. Which I did, which attracted the attention of the two mares, who fell silent and looked at me attentively. But my eyes began to close with fatigue.

“Maybe you’ll stop standing there by the door already? Go to bed already! There’s just enough room for three ponies ... hrr...” This is all that I had time to say, until I began to feel that my consciousness was already on the threshold of the door of the kingdom of dreams.

"I think we can take care of our stallion together." Celestia said in a low voice.

"But..."

"Not any but! Now you are a mare who is just as close to me, because Heart Path unites us. Therefore, I insist that you stay with us this night and rest. I see that you are very tired for today.

"But my friend Sunny Kiss will be worried if I'm late!"

"Don't worry. Go to bed with our stallion, and I'll ask my guards to warn Sunny Kiss that you will be spending the night in our company."

"Oooh ... Thanks Celestia. It's very nice of you to be so kind."

After that, I could hear the thumping of hooves heading towards me and the opening of the cabin door. Then the voice of Celestia, who relayed her request to the guard on duty. A few seconds later, my mare turned on this bed, as I understood the Night Flicker, and quietly she lay down on the left side of me, and then laid her head on my back. At that moment, her hoof began to gently stroke my side. Then another mare jumped onto this bed, but this time I almost flew out of my place, since the weight of this body was more significant.

"Oops ... Good night, my beloved." Celestia whispered and lay down on my right side, after which our bodies were covered with the large wing of my beloved mare.

So we fell asleep...

About seven hours passed.

To be honest, I would have slept all day, but now was awakened by a strong magical background and a familiar sound. When I opened my eyes, I realized that was alone in Celestia's bed. Flicker was not in this cabin, and Celestia herself was looking out the window, and at that moment her horn lit up with a golden aura, and her mane fluttered even more in the non-existent wind. Celestia had her back to me, and I watched her change celestial bodies, forcing bright sunlight into my eyes. I closed my eyes, but quietly got out of this bed and walked up to my beloved mare from the back, and when she finished doing magic, I hugged her around the waist with my hooves and pressed my chest to her back, and put my chin on her shoulder.

"Good morning, my love." Celestia said softly and rubbed her cheek against my nose.

“It's definitely cute because you do it for everyone, not just me. By the way, thanks for taking care of me and Flicker. I really appreciate that you let us fall asleep in your bed. Although, of course, you were only happy about it.“ I said in a low voice too, and then buried my nose in her magical mane. And of course it was a very pleasant experience. It's like warm water washes my face, but it also leaves it to dry.

Celestia groaned slightly at my caress. “You're right, Heart Path. Finally, for the first time in a long time, I have shared a bed with those I love. But please ... oh ... Heart Path ... we don't have time for these games right now. I'm sorry. This is what I want us to make love in my bed, but we have a lot of work to do. Now we need to have breakfast, and then you need to find Centurion Iron Fortune. Together with him, you must come to the captain's cabin of the ship, where we will hold a meeting and plan further actions of our flotilla, taking into account the fact that we have undergone a night attack from the air. Less than a day is left before the Royal Naval Hospital, provided that we maintain maximum speed in full sail. In general, understand me... Aah..." Celestia said quietly, but at the end I interrupted a little, slightly biting her ear, hugged her tightly with my hooves and massaged her stomach.

And, of course, I felt Celestia start to get aroused as her wings began to press against my stomach, trying to spread out. But I let go of her ear with a slight grin and released her from my embrace.

I walked away from her and sat down on a chair, leaving her in limbo. Celestia slowly turned her head towards me, a slight indignation on her face. “Well, why did you turn me on? And after that you left me in this state! And now you yourself are sitting with a grin at the table, as if nothing had happened! Affectionate and teasing, but my favorite stallion!" Celestia said and went to the door. And it was a funny sight because she had a winged boner.

“You know that I did this so that your desire would not fade away for me, even if we have another hard day. Although what happened to me yesterday will definitely be remembered for a long time! The morning began when you awarded me the Order of Courage and promoted me. Then we had to rescue two dozen ponies from Saddle Arabia. And then I almost died from sex, because some mares were very generous with feelings of love and passion! Although I certainly am not complaining about it. And, like an evening dessert, this is the night attack of the griffins, from which I almost turned gray when I saw several Branders heading in our direction. And it's good that there were only six of them, and not two or three dozen otherwise ... in general, it would not be easy for us without you. That would be the death of three hundred ponies in a matter of minutes. Add to this an aerial attack of nearly three hundred griffins, dropping fiery projectiles on ships. And in the end ... I almost became a passionate, ardent lover who loves your dark side. Daybreaker. I still don't understand what happened to me. I was in a trance. I was fascinated by the beauty and grandeur of Daybreaker. I was not afraid of her, and for that her fire did not burn me, but he accepted me ... I still loved you at that moment, even if you turned to your dark side. I was grateful to you.” I finished my revelation and looked at Celestia, who all this time stood and looked at the door, listening intently to me, while her wings had already calmed down.

Once again, I felt Celestia's mood change. She slowly turned to me, and at that moment I jumped off the chair and went up to her to hug her again. All this closeness with my mare, with every step we took, strengthened our love relationship with her. Celestia put her head on my shoulder and I felt a few drops of her tears fall on my back. Then her hoof began stroking my neck until she stopped abruptly.

Celestia looked into my eyes with concern. "My love ... in your mane ... a lock of gray hair." My mare spoke in a trembling voice, and then her hoof lifted part of my mane to show me.

“I'm not surprised that it is. Now forgive me, my love, but I need to go to the toilet and wash myself, and then visit my friends and our Marines. Otherwise, Centurion Iron Fartun will not be happy for my neglect of my duties as his assistant. I'll have breakfast with my legionnaires, I'm sorry I won't keep you company. I don’t want all the ponies on this ship to think of me as a stallion who has become the princess’s favorite. Although I disagree with their opinion, I will not abuse your grace. I don't want this to reflect on the discipline and morale of our units." I said in a calm voice and, releasing Celestia from my embrace, leaving her a little surprised, I went to the door.

But Celestia stopped me with her wing and looked at me with a loving look, with a slight smile on her face. “Well, it’s your decision, Heart Path, although I don’t care what the ponies think about my relationship with you either. This is my personal life, so let them rejoice for their princess that she found herself a stallion that makes her happy. And I believe that you are thinking correctly. Okay, I'll go with you. Because I'm a pony too and I need to go to the toilet!" Celestia said and winked at me with one eye.

Celestia and I left the cabin, and we both ran down the corridors to the restroom! And I think we can be understood ... Of course, such a sight amused the praetorians who were on duty near the command cabins a little.

Twenty minutes later, when I at last did my morning chores and put my body in order, I decided to head to my cabin, on the way meeting the familiar ponies and my friends. We wished each other good morning and agreed to meet in the common kitchen in twenty minutes to make sure that all the ponies on this ship got their breakfast.

But Quick Strike stopped me with his hoof before I went to my cabin and decided to delay me a little by asking a friendly question. "Listen to me, Brother. And I believe that I have the right to worry, because Celestia, not only my princess, but also my friend. How is she doing and health after such a stormy night? Well, in general, you understand me!" Quick Strike said in a low voice, so as not to attract much attention from other ponies.

I sighed and smiled. “Thank you for worrying about her, but I can assure you that she is fine. Anyway, bye! But honestly, I'm also worried about her after she demonstrated what Sunfury is! A spell that launches a wave of fire and burns everything in its path. You yourself saw what happened to the griffins that did not have time to fly away from Daybreaker! This is not the only point. I feel that her soul hurts. Because she doesn't want to kill anyone, but she will do it if her little ponies are suffering. Especially if she sees it with her own eyes! I just hope the griffin she let go actually brings this nightmarish message to her commanders and it works. The griffins will lift the blockade of our port." I said in a calm voice and, remembering something, stretched my hoof up to the mane.

I gathered a lock of gray hair to show to a friend. "Look at it! I think it's the aftermath of yesterday, or rather the magical influence of Daybreaker. Heh, yesterday we had a day off and of course I feel amazing! By the way, I forgot to thank you for solving this problem, and you managed to return the image of Celestia. It really was a risky move!“ I said with sarcasm in my voice.

Quick Strike examined my mane closely and looked into my eyes again. "You know, this is not the worst shit that happens in our life." Said Quick Strike and patted me on the shoulder. “See you at breakfast! And by the way, Princess Amira is in your cabin right now, so I'm sure you can take care of her. If you have not yet forgotten that now we are stallions of her heart and we take care of this beauty! Heh ... What an ironic fate! Princess Amira was in the harem of some bastard-vizier for seven years, and now, when she became more free, she decided to create a small harem of stallions for herself! I certainly don't mind if the other stallion in this herd is my best friend."

These words of my friend warmed my soul a little. "Thank you brother. Okay, I'll be coming for breakfast soon, just go to my cabin." I said and smiled.

I squatted down and watched as Quick Strike drifted towards the common kitchen, gathering the legionnaires from our unit to have breakfast together according to the daily routine. Well, at that moment I was thinking about Amira. Until I shook my head and part of my mane ruffled.

"Heck!" I said and opened the door to our cabin.

When I entered our cabin, I was a little surprised. Amira was sitting on my bed, and my friend Iron Fortune was putting on his armor at that moment. Amira smiled at me and winked at.

I also smiled back and went to my locker to get my "lorica segmental". "Good morning to both of you. How did you sleep?" I asked with genuine concern and began to put on this armor, squatting down.

The centurion riveted his armor and tied his sword to his belt, then looked at me with a serious face. "What do you think? Can I fall asleep after last night? Of course, only after taking sleeping pills and only in the morning. But thanks for your concern. Now we must go and have breakfast with our legionnaires. And after that, you and I will go to the command post to hold a meeting with the other officers and Princess Celestia." Iron Fortune said in a calm voice and turned to Amira. “I was happy to spend time with such a charming mare as you, Princess Amira, now I must apologize, but I must go and fulfill my duties as an officer. Our friend, Heart Path, will take care of you and bring breakfast to this cabin. Don't worry about your servants, our infirmary ponies have already taken care of them." Iron Fortune said, bowed, opened the door and left the cabin, winking at me. And making it clear that I would not linger with this mare.

I went up to Amira and hugged her, to which she happily answered me in kind. I began stroking her cheek with my nose, and then whispered in her ear. “Amira ... please do not run out to the upper deck in case of alarm. It can be dangerous, and I am afraid that my heart will break if I find out that something has happened to you! How did you sleep last night?"

Amira gently stroked my neck with her hoof and looked into my eyes. The eyes are filled with love and gratitude. “Quick Strike was really nice to me all night. He really did warm me with his wing. How are you doing with Princess Celestia?"

“Oh, it's okay. At night, my friend Flicker came to our cabin, she serves on this ship and helps in the infirmary ... in fact, the three of us fell asleep on Celestia's bed." I said, but at the last words I chuckled a little.

"It's good. I hope you find time to be with me little...” Amira said with hope in her voice.

The way Amira spoke these words and her charming eyes did the trick. I slowly brought my lips to hers to unite in a kiss of love. Amira began to hug my body with her hooves more tightly, but I was in armor, and it was not very comfortable.

I quietly interrupted our kiss and stroked the happy princess on the cheek with my hoof. “Amira ... I will not forget you. Even if a long time passes. Now I have to go, I'll get you breakfast, and then I'll be a little busy. Quick Strike will take care of you anyway." I said in a low voice and freed myself from Amira's embrace, much to her slight disappointment, and headed for the door. Stopping at the door, I looked back at Amira, who was looking at me with piercing eyes.

"I will wait for you..." Amira said and turned her head to the window to look at the sea.

I opened the door and went out into the corridor where I met my friend Valiant. After a short greeting, we both headed to the shared kitchen.

After visiting the common kitchen, I took a tray of good breakfast for Princess Amira and carried it to the cabin, but of course she insisted that I keep her company. To be honest, it was difficult for me to refuse her. Before that, I refused Celestia my company, but I am sure that everything is fine with her, so I decided that I would sit with Amira while she eats. I'll try to talk to her a little more. But ... it was hard for me to look her in the eye ... I don't know why. It seems to me that every time I am more and more imbued with feelings for Amira. And it will be hard for my heart if, for some reason, I do not see these loving eyes of an oriental princess for a long time! And here she sits in front of me and, as befits a princess, eats neatly and quite dexterously and gracefully does it with her hoof. I decided to help her a little and took a carafe of juice to fill her glass with this healthy drink. At the same time, I also decided to do it with hooves, so as not to embarrass Amira, with the magical abilities of unicorns. In general, recently I began to train myself to work with hooves more than to use telekinesis. I think it will not be superfluous.

Amira chewed salad and looked at me gratefully. “Thank you Heart Path. But don't think of me as a spoiled princess. Although I really appreciate your concern.“ Said Amira and smiled again, but her eyes were sad.

I decided to take care of her. “Amira ... why are your eyes so sad? Tell me what's troubling your heart. And I want to be the one to help you overcome your sadness.“ I said and gave her a hoof.

Amira slowly looked at me, stroked her hoof and looked at me again. “I'm worried ... Yesterday I was not as frank with Princess Celestia as I was with you and Quick Strike. She doesn't know that now I am a princess who cannot be returned home. How will she react to what I told you yesterday?"

“I'm sure she understands you. She will be able to accept you and protect you, but ... on the other hand, you better talk to her in person. And do it without fail. Talk to her frankly, tell her what bothers you, you can even tell her that now at least two stallions on this ship have decided to become your friends. Moreover, we offered our love to you because we want it. We want to see your happy and loving eyes ... As soon as we finish meeting at the command post, I will come for you, and together we will go to Celestia's cabin." I said and got up from the table to go to Amira and kiss her on the cheek, to which she only smiled, and her eyes sparkled again.

Amira turned to me and kissed my lips. “Thank you Heart Path. Now I think I will go visit my servants, after all, now we all share the same destiny... we are refugees from our kingdom..."

“That's right, in the end you won't be bored. Oh, if only it were calm today! To be honest, over the past week I was able to rest for only three days, and this happened because I fell into a magical coma...” When I said the last words, Amira jumped up from her chair and tightly hugged my neck with her hooves and looked anxiously into my eyes ...

"I will not let you go until you tell me what happened to you and what brought you into a magical coma!" - Amira said quietly, and at that moment her hooves began to stroke my head.

“I… oh… four days ago I could have died from an arrow that pierced my armor in the back, but Celestia… she would not let me die. She plunged my body into a magical coma, and my mare friend Night Flicker shared her blood with me, for which I am immensely grateful to her. And, of course, I still couldn't thank her more sensuously. What I wanted to do last night, but misfortune happened ... and you yourself know about it. The griffins attacked our fleet. And, of course, I am very pleased to hug you, Amira, but please let me go ... I need to return to the common kitchen and do my other morning chores. I'm not just a pony. I am the assistant deputy of our centurion in the assault force of the sea legion." I said and smiled. But at that moment my right hoof began to descend to Amira's ass to massage her a little. And from, my bold actions, her right eyebrow slightly raised, and a mischievous smile appeared on her face.

"And after that you want me to let you go?" Amira said quietly.

But before I could answer, someone knocked on the door of our cabin. Amira immediately released me from her embrace, fearing that someone would see us both in such intimate proximity. Although personally, everything is smooth for me.

I sighed and turned to the door. "Come in." I said in a calm voice.

But the one who entered the door pleasantly surprised me ... Azura! My salvation.

"Good morning to both of you." Said Azura, not holding back a smile, looking from me to Amira. "Hey! I feel love! And why doesn't it surprise me?" Azura said and went into the room to take turns to hug both of us. But with me she lingered a little to kiss me passionately on the lips, thrusting her tongue into my mouth.

"Mmm..." I looked up from the kiss, but still didn't pull away from Azura. “What's gotten into you? What about my friend Valiant?"

Azura rolled her eyes at my stupid words. "Why should Valiant object if I kiss you like that? After all, Valiant is the stallion you chose for me! Although I like him too, and as I've learned over the past few days, he likes me too. Just ... he cannot give me as much love and passion as you do. But at the same time I ... I still want you. And I see in your heart that you love me, as well as Celestia, Flicker, and now Amira!" Azura said in a cheerful voice, after which she changed her magic and turned into an Emerald again.

"Hah. So you, in fact, are also a mare Heart Path, and Valiant too!? I thought I was the only one here who would like to enjoy and share love with several stallions. Uuh... I was joking. Only with two! I don't count on more. Unlike Heart Path!" Amira said and unceremoniously began to sniff the Emerald's face.

And of course I began to understand that, most likely, I should run to the common kitchen, until our centurion came for me and reprimanded me for the delay! I have not yet forgotten that I will obey him, although I am his right hoof.

While the two princesses began to show interest in each other, I decided to leave this cabin unnoticed.

"Why are you running away again?" Emerald said with sarcasm in his voice.

I shook my head and, to be honest, her words made me a little ... a little upset. So I turned to these mares, trying to maintain a calm expression, but my tail twitched nervously. And this did not go unnoticed by both mares, but most of all Emerald.

Emerald, realizing that she had said too much, sadly lowered her head, not wanting to look me in the eyes, as she felt pain in my heart. The pain she gave me ten years ago. “Forgive me, Heart Path. I did not want to hurt you. I promise I won't joke like that anymore. You are the closest pony to me on this ship. And I need you ... I want to learn how to give love thanks to you. But don't just feed on this feeling..."

I walked over to her and gently lifted her chin with my hoof to look into her eyes. But Emerald was afraid to look me in the eye. And at that moment I gently kissed her on the lips, but at the same time put into this kiss all my love for this changeling mare. Emerald opened her eyes, from which tears of happiness flowed, and she began to hug me tightly, and her horn began to glow with a magical aura.

I closed my eyes and began to feel the magical energy and feelings emanating from me ... The emerald was hungry, I already knew that.

“Aah! Emerald! Your body has begun to glow!" Amira said in surprise and pressed her hooves to her mouth.

I opened my eyes and saw that Emerald, having received voluntary love from me, began its transformation again. I was worried that if our centurion entered this cabin, his reaction would be very mixed. But as always in my life, sometimes it turns out that I find myself in extreme situations! After all, only a few ponies on this ship know that Azura is the transformed changeling princess Emerald! Friends of mine, including Amira, Celestia, and her trusted guards.

There was a knock on the door, and without waiting for an invitation, Iron Fortune entered, but Emerald managed to use her magic in time, and continued kissing me already in the form of Azura. And all this in front of the sitting next Amira.

I freed myself from Azura's embrace, much to her displeasure, and looked into the eyes of the shocked centurion. "I apologize for the delay..."

"Stop! I certainly understand that you are a stallion, just like me! But ... You and Azura? I think we will talk about this later, my friend. Now come with me! After all, you are not yet having breakfast, and I'm tired of doing all the work for you! You had to make sure that all the legionnaires from our unit are fed!" Iron Fortune said, with growing tension in his voice.

My eye twitched nervously and I decided to hurry out of this cabin.

"Forgive me, but with a Heart Path I have some work to do." Iron Fortune said and went out into the corridor, closed the door to the cabin. When he approached me, his gaze was to put it mildly ... angry. "Optio Heart Path, your day off was yesterday, but today after a meeting at the command post, I will introduce you to the duties of my deputy! Now let's go to the kitchen." Iron Fortune said in a serious voice and shook his head in indignation.

I was walking with my commander and decided to get his attention. “Forgive me again, my friend. I really only had to bring breakfast for Princess Amira and then went back to the common kitchen. But ... Amira insisted that I would not leave her alone. And I could not refuse her! After all, I, like my friend Quick Strike, are courting Amira! Amira ... I have feelings for her. And, of course, your joke about my weekend yesterday was very successful!" I said in the same serious voice. However, I felt that this stallion has something else.

Iron Fortune stopped in front of me and looked regretfully into my eyes. "Okay, forgive me too. I'm just worried about you my friend! I would like to know how many other mares on this ship have romantic relations with you? You know, I'm not just asking! Because I'm a stallion too, and I I would also like to find myself at least one mare with whom I will be happy to spend my free time!" Iron Fortune said and turned to make sure that we were not being eavesdropped. "And Azura, this is the same mare I would like to get to know better! Because that day when I saw her with your friends on this ship, I began to like her! And what I saw yesterday ... how she cleverly shooting a bow, standing next to you and Valiant, finally made me, at least try ... of course I already know that she is close to Valiant. But I did not know that she is as close to you! I hope you understand me? Or rather my heart! Is that how your name defines your special talent?" Iron Fortune said in a low voice, and at the end he sighed and looked at me with hopeful eyes.

I began to smile broadly, realizing the truth of my friend's words. "Damn! You're an asshole! You could tell me about it right away, and I think I could arrange for you and Azura and Valiant to do something like a date for three! Unless of course they don't mind!" I said in a cheerful voice and looked at my friend with interest.

"Fuck you ass! Are you talking about a date for three? Are you sure that I will be the third, considering what I saw with what passion Azura kissed you!?" Iron Fortune said and narrowed his eyes as his ear began to twitch nervously.

My ears pressed bashfully against my head. "Well ... actually you're right my friend. I'll tell you even more! Azura and I have a daughter who is already nine years old..."

"What? Are you serious now, Heart Path?" Iron Fortune said and his face began to take on a surprised look. "You're an asshole! When did you have time?"

I put my hoof on the chest of this stallion and looked seriously into his eyes. "If you really want to know this, you'll have to muster the courage and offer Azura your friendship! And I'll take the next step. I'll arrange a date, on four ponies! Yes, yes! Don't laugh like that! And you know why? Because you are right! I am I love this mare, as well as several other mares. And I think you understand who I am talking about. And I feel that in your free heart, a spark of hope appeared. You saw in Azura, the same thing that I could see and Valiant! And I believe that your heart deserves love! Therefore, my offer is valid, and I will talk to friends. But I doubt that they will refuse. In the end, I would like you to be able to make friends as well with Valiant and more closely with Azura." I gave my impressionable speech and removed my hoof from my friend's chest.

Iron Fortune began to smile, and sparks of hope appeared in his eyes again. "You are right, my friend! I ... would very much like to become closer to your friends too, and to love Azura ... But okay, I think we will talk about this, and now let's go! Although in fifteen minutes we should already be at the meeting. I hope you can have breakfast and get yourself in order by this time!"

As we walked along the corridor, I yawned softly and then with a smile looked into the right eye of my friend. "You can be sure. The meeting won't start without us!"

“Yes, I understand that you are Celestia's favorite. Heh." Iron Fortune said, and chuckled.

Twenty minutes later at the command post of the ship.

When the centurion and I had breakfast and made sure that our legionnaires were fed and did not need anything, I asked Quick Strike to check the personnel, and Valiant distributed the duty teams and artillery crews. After that, Iron Fortune and I headed to the command post. At this time, from other ships of our squadron, pegasus flew in (senior captains' mates and other officers).

We were not the last to arrive. In this large hut there was a table on which lay the cards. Celestia herself, seeing me and the centurion, smiled affably, and then asked us to take our places. Our flagship captain stood next to Celestia. As far as I know, his name is Darkmane. Heh. Probably yes, but now this stallion is about forty years old, he already has gray hair in his mane. And this can be understood, since the maritime service is not always a calm place, it is very serious.

When all the officers and assistants came together, there were twenty-two ponies and Celesetia in this cabin.

“Thank you for finally being able to attend this important meeting. Now, please, one by one, report on the condition of the ships." Celestia said and looked expectantly at all the officers.

With each officer completing their report, Captain Darkmane decided to take stock.

“So, four ships of our squadron have minor damage to the hull and sails from fires after the raid of griffins. Gradual renovation is currently underway. There are losses among the crew of the ships; fourteen sailors and legionnaires who died after receiving incompatible burns... There are no casualties among the peaceful evacuated ponies." The captain sighed sadly and continued to speak in the same serious voice, studying each officer at this meeting. “Stocks of medical supplies and supplies are still normal and we must definitely have them before arriving at the Royal Naval Hospital. Now the whole squadron is on the same course, and I...” The captain looked at Celestia and cleared his throat slightly. Celestia herself sat with a blank expression on her face. “And I, very grateful to our beloved princess for the fact that she was able to intervene, and, perhaps, when our squadron arrives at the port, the griffin fleet will already be far away! But ... To understand in advance what awaits us ahead, we urgently need to conduct aerial reconnaissance! How the griffins did it! That's why they found out about our squadron approaching!" The captain looked at one of the officers, a young pegasus stallion in his thirties. "Commander Agile Force. As far as I know, your ship housed a group of Legion aerial reconnaissance mares. Please send us three the most experienced and fastest scouts.

“I will definitely do it, Captain Darkmane! Sandy Glow and her two assistants will arrive on your ship as soon as we close the meeting.” Pegasus officer replied.

Captain Darkmane urged everyone to pay attention to the map. And when we all bent down to look at the images of the sea area where the figures of the ships stood (indicating the location of our fleet). "We're in this square now." The captain pointed with his hoof. “It's less than a day's journey to the Royal Naval Hospital if we keep the same speed, but our flagship can reach this point in twelve hours! But we will not risk it and keep our squadron tight." The captain of the ship looked at Celestia. "Your Majesty! Do you have something to say? Darkmane asked.

Celestia carefully looked at the map and calculated the possible actions of the enemy, but she had not yet shared her plans, and I looked at her pensive face and realized that something was bothering her.

Celestia looked around at all the ponies in the audience and looked at me intently. “I think Optio Heart Path wants to give us their warnings. And if his words confirm my feelings ... We better be prepared for the difficulties and unexpected antics of the griffins!"

"Well, I, like the other officers, are also interested to know what you mean, Heart Path!" Said the captain and crossed his hooves on his chest, which, of course, caused a little laughter from the officers present. But when they caught Celestia's eye, they immediately apologized.

But at that moment I looked at the map and remembered yesterday's attack by the griffins, until I was distracted by a blow of the hoof to the side. When I looked indignantly at my friend Iron Fortune, I realized that all the ponies sitting around this table were demanding my attention.

"Oh ... sorry, I got a little distracted by the memories of last night!" I said and was about to leave the table when I was distracted by one of the officers.

“Listen to Heart Path, we are not interested in your late-night love affairs! And we have a really important meeting here!"

Celestia looked at the officer sternly. "You must show respect for the Optio Heart Path, Captain Flawless Victory!" Celestia said and after her words our captain Darkmane smiled slightly at me.

Author's note: I want to remind readers that Optio is a title in the ancient Roman hierarchy. If we compare this rank with its modern counterpart by US Army standards, it would be “Master-Sergeant”.

“I beg your pardon, Princess Celestia! This will not happen again." The officer responded and made a calm face, but at the same time he was probably thinking to himself what I could mean to our princess. Of course, not all ponies know about our affair with her.

I looked at the rest of the officers and turned my attention to pegasus Agile Force. "And I also worry about our scouts! What if the griffins are not stupid? They can ambush in the clouds, and after that they will intercept our scouts! What will happen next with the fate of these three mares, I'm afraid to imagine! Griffins have always been more aggressive than we ponies. And I'm still afraid to imagine what they would go to when they found out that their air unit was destroyed, with the exception of one griffin! We do not yet fully know the technological capabilities of griffins. Only last night I happened to see what I could only read about in textbooks while I was training in the Legion. Branders! Small boats loaded with explosive barrels, driven by one desperate griffin. Yesterday there were only six of them, but what if the enemy has even more such boats in stock? And I think so ... Yesterday's raid of griffins from the sea and air is just a test of their strength and capabilities against our fleet. I said everything. Now it's up to you how we proceed."

At that moment, the commander of the Agile Force got up from the table, came up to me and laid a hoof on my shoulder in a friendly way, which pleasantly surprised all the ponies at this meeting, even Celestia beamed a little and smiled. “Well, you're pretty good at intelligence, considering you're a unicorn. Okay. Do you have another plan? We absolutely need to conduct reconnaissance!" Agile Force said in a worried voice.

At this point, Captain Darkmane decided to turn his attention. "Yes, I would also like to hear the opinion of the stallion awarded the Order of Courage and the former commander of the reconnaissance group, who detained the pursuers by setting up a competent ambush!"

I nodded and an ominous smile began to appear on my face, which made Celestia's eye twitch nervously.

"No, Heart Path! Don't even think about it! I, and not only me on this ship, are tired of watching you and your friends constantly risk their lives!" Celestia said in a loud voice of indignation, which ended up a little frightening for all the officers except Captain Darkmane. Because this captain also began to guess what was in my plan.

Darkmane decided to turn his attention. "Sorry Princess Celestia! But after yesterday morning, I stopped doubting Optio Heart Path and his friends. And his way of coming up with a plan, at first glance, may seem crazy, but ... effective. And the rescued two dozen ponies of Saddle Arabia, that's fine testimony! So I still strongly suggest that you first listen to what Heart Path has to offer." Captain Dark Mane leaned over to Celestia to whisper softly in her ear, but in the end all the ponies heard it. "Plus, I know that you trust Heart Path! Now I am on this list." Dark Mane finished his speech and winked at me with a smile.

Celestia bowed her head in defeat. "Okay. Optio Heart Path, please state your intelligence plan." Celestia said in a low voice, but I clearly understood her concern for me and my friends.

Forgive me my love, but this is the best option ...

“I need Quick Strike, Valiant Romantic, a medic, Sandy Glow and the same pegasi team that took part in the rescue operation with us. These pegasus already have good experience, so I am confident in them, as well as in my friends. a small boat, a telescope, writing utensils, a few smoke bombs, and a decent supply of arrows, a few potions called "Cat's Eye" ... Oh yeah, I know you have such potions! And of course "Celestia's Blessing" and medicines just in case. Today, at about 18-00 pm, I will go with this group on a reconnaissance by sea. We will move under cover of night, at fast speed, due to the strength and endurance of four pegasi. Thus, we can spend active reconnaissance. If the griffins find us, they will naturally try to attack. But I know that they should not have an advantage in this, since my helmet is thanks to Princess Celestia..." I looked with gratitude to my beloved in the eye, from which she was a little embarrassed by my attention, but of love appeared in her eyes. "Thanks to Princess Celestia, my helmet has been blessed with her magic, which gives me the ability to repel the attack of enemy arrows!"

At my last words, everyone gasped in surprise, and someone even decided to show interest more deeply. But when Celestia lifted her hoof to get her attention, everyone went quiet.

“Well, Optio Heart Path, I like your plan, so I approve of it. You will get everything you need tonight, so you and your friends should have a good rest tonight before your nightly exploration! Consider this an order! Sandy Glow will also join your team. " Celestia said, and took a deep breath. "And now I ask everyone to free themselves and go to their ships.

All the officers looked at me with respect and left this cabin, including myself and my friend, Iron Fortune. When we walked with him along the corridor, my friend was noticeably depressed and I decided to show concern. "Maybe you can already share with me what bothers you this time?"

Iron Fortune stopped and looked at me blankly. "You ... I totally agree with Celestia. You are going to risk yourself and your friends again. I get the impression that you are rushing your end!" My friend said and looked intently into the eyes. "After all, you, Valiant and Quick Strike are my only junior commanders in our squadron. Understand me at last! I'm worried about you too!" My friend made a sad face and, not waiting for an answer, went on while I stood, and pondered his words.

"Wait, friend! I promise you, if everything goes well and we survive, and then we free our port, then I will arrange a close meeting with ..." But I didn’t have time to finish, as my friend stopped and turned his head to look at me with a blank stare again.

"Yes, I already understood. Now let's go to the cabin. And although I had other plans, for example, to teach you the duties of my deputy, but now you have an order from your beloved mare. So you need to rest and i will take care of that. So that our unit is ready, I will also tell Quick Strike and Valiant Romantic that they must rest too. And of course I will find you a medic for this mission." Iron Fortune said and, without waiting for an answer, hurried towards the ship's infirmary.

The cycle of thoughts reappeared in my head as I calmly made my way to my cabin. But what if I don't want to sleep? Maybe I should spend some time with some friend and then just try to rest before the night mission? With these thoughts, I did not notice how I ended up near my cabin and opened the door. When I entered our cabin, naturally there was no one there. Amira and ... Azura or Emerald are already gone. Hmm. Maybe Azura can keep Amira entertained while Quick Strike and I are resting.

Author's note: Yes! Mister stallion named Heart Path. Promises must be fulfilled sooner or later.

About half an hour passed.

I sat up on the bed, pondering the meaning of my life, and then frowned and poured myself a glass of water from a decanter to drink in one gulp. I took off my armor and just lay down on the bed to be a little alone with my thoughts. For a while, I closed my eyes, and my breathing became even, but I heard someone enter our cabin. I opened my eyes and smiled at my guest.

She pressed her hoof to my mouth. "Hush Heart Path. I ... I came to you at the request of your friend, the centurion Iron Fortune. He asked me to spend a little time with you. I already know that you are again..." At that moment, a lonely tear fell from my friend's eyes. “You're going on a crazy mission again! I can't blame you for this, but ... I insisted that I be a medic on your team! And do not argue with me! I was very persistent. And although it was Azura who volunteered first, I decided to challenge this factor. And that certainly surprised Azura and the other orderlies on this ship! Therefore, Azura, most likely, was a little offended by me. But this is my final decision. Even Iron Fortune was shocked at how persistent I really am! I even had to show him my skills in archery and first aid! We went up to the upper deck, and when one of the unicorn archers, lent me his bow and arrow, and then Iron Fortune set up a training target. I retreated thirty paces and was able to hit this target with three arrows. Then Iron Fortune complicated the task and gave me a magic arrow, then threw a small empty barrel into the sea. When we had already covered a sufficient distance, I fired a shot taking into account the wind. The keg caught fire, which naturally drew thunderous applause from the ship's crew and legionnaires. This, of course, confused me, but at that moment I didn't care! If the embarrassment from everyone's attention is a price to pay for being with you on this mission, then I am ready to make such a sacrifice! The same as you did! After all, I already understood why you decided to conduct reconnaissance on your own, and not expose the mares from aerial reconnaissance to danger."

My eyes widened in shock, and my thoughts were full of emotion. "Flicker! So, can you shoot a bow?" I asked and began stroking my mare's back with my hoof. But there was anxiety in my heart. After all, Flicker is the youngest mare.

"Yes. I just don't like boasting about it, but in fact my father taught me archery when I was a little filly. But I liked this activity. So I also want to get combat experience as part of your reconnaissance group! Flicker said and jumped onto my bed and pressed her body against me. "Please, Heart Path, trust me."

These words touched me deeply, and I hugged Flicker tightly, and then began to kiss her on the cheek. "Thank you Flicker for wanting so much to be with me! But next time you better talk to me about such topics. I can shoot a bow, cook well, dance well with a stallion and generally be a sweet and affectionate mare! Of course, I love it when the mare pleasantly surprises me, but I am worried about you, because you are still young. Honestly, I will be glad to have you by my side during this night mission."

Flicker, who is already lying on my side and stroking my hooves, began kissing my neck and licking my face. And I thought that I was supposed to rest! But when such words appeared in my thoughts, Flicker seemed to be able to feel my tension and erotic excitement, slightly lowered her tempo.

"Lie on your stomach and try to relax. Do not think about anything but peace. And I will be your guide for peace of mind." Flicker whispered in my ear. But her voice sounded so gentle and caring that it made me immediately obey her request.

So I did, lay on my stomach and stuck out my hooves in front of me. At that moment, my mare began stroking my back and neck with her hooves, only occasionally interrupting to kiss these parts of the body. I closed my eyes and my breathing was even. At this point, I was just resting and enjoying the gentle, soothing massage performed by Flicker. Hmm ... In fact, I can sometimes be wrong in my statements. Because even a young mare, almost eighteen years old, instinctively behaves with a stallion as nature intended. She loves me as much as I love her. And although I have already decided that I approve of Flicker's decisive desire to go with me in danger, just to be near me, I still worry. Only I won't show it because I don't want to see her cry again.

Her stroking of my body was already becoming more like an erotic game, since several times she had already pulled her hooves, under my lower abdomen, which caused me a slight grin.

"I hope ... centurion Iron Fortune will not come into our cabin at such a moment ..." I said in a low voice, turned my head to Flicker to look at her with one eye.

Flicker smiled and continued to slowly massage my back. "No. He told me that we have time with you before lunch to be alone. In fact, I saw in this stallion, a lot of caring and friendliness towards you. And I think you will not mind if we spend this time together? Replenish what was lost last night." Flicker whispered and slowly lay down next to me to be face to face with me.

I rolled over on my right side to make it easier for me to look at my loving mare. My left hoof began stroking her neck and I began to notice the love sparkle in Flicker's eyes. And after a few seconds she pulled herself to my face and I hugged her with my hoof.

"I love you ... and no less than Celestia!" Flicker whispered and began kissing me on the lips as her breathing and heartbeat began to quicken.

"Mmm ... Flicker ... I love you too, and no less than Celestia, Azura, and Amira..." I spoke in a slow, quiet voice. But my last words made my mare grin.

“Ha ha! And you do not stand in one place, Heart Path! When did you get close to Princess Amira? You know, I saw her today when she was out with Azura and visiting injured ponies in the infirmary. She looked as if she was a flower that was finally watered with living water! She glows with happiness and radiates love and care. It looks like you did a good job! You know you can tell me about it. After all, I know that I am not your only mare. But I'm not going to be jealous, because I love you so much that I completely respect your decision. If you want to divide your heart into several mares and friends, then I will only be happy! You are exactly the same in your destiny ... Just please, don't leave me... don't forget about me, Heart Pa ... mmm ... mmm ... Oh ... Tell me, do you always do this? Do you kiss your mare when she says important words?” Flicker said immediately after I let go of her lips after a gentle double kiss.

"Heh. Yes, I do that sometimes. But you like it as much as I do. Because sometimes, instead of a thousand words, it's better to do something good once. And thus show your love more sensually. After all, it is not only bodily enjoyment. And with Amira, we really began to form a close bond. But she also expresses her feelings for my friend, Quick Strike." I said with a smile on my face. But from all this closeness and sincere conversation with my mare, I began to think more and more ... well, certainly not my head! And what's between my legs! And I think you understand me. “Flicker, let me do something nice for you, I want to thank you for everything you do for me! And above all, because you are in my life!" I said in a gentle voice and quietly slipped out of bed.

Flicker looked at me in surprise. "What are you going to do?" Flicker said and blushed when she saw my hooves touch her legs.

At that moment, I stroked her hinds legs with my hooves and looked lovingly at my mare. "Lie on your back in front of me."

Flicker's ear twitched nervously and she began to smile slightly. "Do you want to make love to me?" Flicker said quietly, but her face became happy, and she did as I asked her. She lay down on her back.

I gently lifted her legs so that they were on my shoulders, and this made her sigh in surprise, but she did not resist and tried to relax. Her tail fell and hung over the edge of the bed, exposing her pussy in front of me. Flicker pressed his back against the wall, and her eyes began to widen even more with the knowledge of what was about to happen. I started kissing and stroking her feet with my hooves. Then gently descend to her crotch.

"Ah ... No one has done this to me before. But you already know it ... I like it, it's nice!" Flicker said and bit her lip as my open mouth began to approach her already winking, horny pussy.

I stopped my face at an inch and my nostrils caught the scent of an excited mare. I looked into the eyes of Flicker, who was expecting my action. "Relax and have fun." I said in a playful voice, and my lips touched the folds of her pussy.

Flicker shuddered slightly from this contact, but at the same time tried to relax, and when my tongue slowly began to caress her tender, hot with excitement, and such a sweet bud, she threw her head back.

"Ooohh..."

I began to push the walls of her folds and do all the same strokes with my tongue, up and down, while listening with pleasure to the moans of my mare. Flicker instinctively began to squeeze her legs around my neck, and I decided to show her new delights in making love. Heh. For her, this is most likely the first experience. Although I may be wrong, she has a friend, Sunny Kiss. But I will not go into these details.

I started sucking on her clitoris, and already felt her moisture accumulate on my chin. Flicker started jerking her body convulsively and squeezing my neck even more, only now her hoof was on the back of my head and she began to press me. And of course I almost suffocated! After all, my nostrils were pressed tightly against her flesh, and so I stopped ... but it was too late. Love juice splashed on my face, orgasm, my mare.

"Ooohh ... yeah! Oohh ..." Flicker moaned and looked into my eyes, and her breathing still hadn't returned to normal.

Flicker started to move her hips to take part in our game a little. And of course her pussy was rubbing all over my face, but I continued to lick it greedily. And of course my efforts were rewarded with another groan.

"Aaahhh! Please ... stop! Or are you trying to drive me crazy?" Flicker squeaked, but didn’t let go of her grip on my neck and back of my head.

I also decided to stop with pleasure that I could taste my mare and bring her to orgasm. "Mmmff ..." I was able to free myself a little from the grip of her legs when I made a slow lick along the walls of her pussy, and my tongue was able to go a little deeper into her love channel, while I did not take my eyes off Flicker's face. She was clearly arriving in bliss, but I noticed her eyes were getting hungry.

Flicker abruptly removed her legs from my shoulders, then rolled over onto her stomach and slapped my face with her tail. But I already knew what she wanted. I leaned back slightly to give more room to my mare, and after that her legs dangled off the bed, and her tail slowly tilted to the side. Flicker turned her head to me to look at me with her left eye, and her ass began to twirl in front of my nose. And of course I was sitting with my mouth open, my eyes did not take their attention away from this wet and winking pussy, in front of my face.

Flicker smiled as she watched my eyes, and decided to get my attention with her soft but seductive voice. "Ahem ... Heart Path! I invite you to visit! So what are you waiting for?"

I think I've already heard similar words from my friend today. "Haha. Oh yes! I will definitely accept your invitation, and I will do it right now!" I said in a playful voice and then got to my feet, and my front hooves stood on the sides of Flicker's body.

I brought my cock closer to her pussy, and at the same time Flicker and I continued to look each other in the eyes with love. When my tip touched her wet entrance ... Flicker with a mischievous smile swung her hips in my direction, thus she herself decided to plant herself on my penis, and naturally opened her mouth with a groan. At the same time, her eyes began to shine and her tongue fell out of her mouth. So, we froze in this position, but Flicker kept pushing in my direction, but I also entered the game. I gently pressed my chest against my mare's shoulders and my mane began to hang over her face.

Our thrusts continued at a slow pace, but I felt Flicker's tail begin to wrap around my right leg. It was very nice, and I will not lie ... I also feel a closer connection with Flicker, and not only bodily.

I slightly bit the ear of my mare from which she began to moan and squeak even more! Of course, I have no doubt that someone could hear us at that moment. "Flicker ... oohh please be quiet ..."

"Heh. I can't, you literally tickle all the right places at the same time ... ooh..." Flicker moaned.

BUT! At that moment, someone knocked on the door, but I could no longer stop because I felt pathetic at that moment. And for all this fuss, I groaned. "Come in!" But when I realized what I just said and what position I am in ...

"What the hell did you say that for?" Flicker was indignant, but just as did not stop pushing in my direction.

When the door opened, two merry mares hurried to enter this cabin. Azura and Amira stopped in the center of this cabin and their faces began to turn red from the scene in front of them. I was still lying on Flicker's back. We both looked at the faces of these two mares.

Azura nudged Amira lightly with her hoof and tilted her head towards her, continuing to look at us. "Looks like you lost the argument to me, so now you owe me a favor! Heh."

"Um ... looks like it is." Amira said and I noticed how her tail began to whip Azura nervously.

But at that moment, Flicker decided to attract attention. "Um ... girls? Actually we're a little busy here!" Flicker said with a slight stutter and I felt her cheeks start to warm up.

I chuckled to myself and my thoughts at this moment. "Actually, I don't mind if the two mares I love look at us." I looked into the eyes of Azura and Amira and grinned. But Azura felt my emotions and also began to smile mischievously. "Enjoy your viewing! And I hope you have your fair share of pleasure." I said, and began to continue my thrusts, which again elicited Flicker's groans and laughter.

"Hahah ... I didn't know that you like such experiments! Although I really do not mind if they look at us! Ooh ..." Flicker moaned, and also continued to take part in our game.

I turned my head to Flicker's ear and started nibbling again.

About three minutes passed. I heard two mares watching us all this time began to whisper, apparently comparing something. But then I heard both mares jump onto the next bed. As I continued to satisfy my mare with this prolonged sex, I became curious. When I turned my head back, I couldn't help smiling. But Flicker sensed this and also decided to turn her head back.

Amira and Azura were lying on the centurion's bed in a pose that could please both of them. (69)

"Damn it! And you are nevertheless resourceful mares!" Flicker said and pushed her ass in my direction again. "Looks like it's time for us ... oooh ... to finish our races, otherwise we won't be able to rest normally."

"Perhaps you're right." I answered and grabbed Flicker's body tightly with my hooves.

I started to accelerate my tempo, but my ear twitched from the fact that at this moment I hear three groans at the same time in this cabin! In a minute, the stars flashed in my eyes.

"I'm cumming!" I moaned and pressed my head to Flicker's neck, and felt my cock wet with my mare's orgasm.

"Me too ... oooh." Flicker moaned and her pussy began to milk my cock, and her body trembled with ecstasy.

At that moment, I was simply exhausted, from which my body simply collapsed next to Flicker, while I was still in her love channel. Flicker also relaxed and enjoyed the moment of our romance. But when we lay in this position, I also heard behind my back the loud groan of two mares and heavy sighs. But I didn't have the strength to look at them. Flicker crawled out from under me, and I helped her a little.

Within a few seconds we just lay in our bed and watched as Amira, who was downstairs, licks Azura's pussy and legs. Azura licked her lips, eyes closed.

When I regained my strength, I decided to play a little joke on Azura. "Well, how do you like oriental sweets, Azura?" I said and heard Flicker start laughing softly.

Flicker herself pressed tightly against my side and her tail again wrapped around my leg, thereby claiming its rights to the stallion with whom she had hot and prolonged sex.

Azura opened her eyes and looked at me with the same mischievous smile, and her face at that moment glittered with Amira's orgasmic juice. "I think I can confirm your choice of another mare." Azura stepped carefully over Amira's body, whose face and part of her mane also shone. “Amira ... you are just a wonderful mare! And I can understand why Heart Path and Quick Strike wanted to love you! You are not only beautiful, but also quite experienced and funny mare!" Said Azura and quietly lay down next to the happy Amira.

I was lying on this bed with my stomach pressed against Flicker's back, my head resting calmly on her neck. I could feel the breath of my mare, which I hugged with my hoof, and sometimes I rubbed my nose against her mane, which caused Flicker to sigh happily. In fact, lately it was with Flicker that I had the pleasure of lying in bed like this after our lovemaking. I blew lightly into my mare's ear from which she began to writhe and squeak, but all the same she began stroking my hoof and pressing it to her belly.

Amira chuckled a little at these words of Azura, but decided to get her attention and stroked her face with her hooves. "You, too, was a good princess..."

"Stop! I'm not a princess!" Azura said with a slightly panicked voice. And she could be understood, since Flicker does not know about her secret.

But Flicker was able to sense the tension in Azura's voice and raised herself a little inquiringly at the two mares. "Why did you call her princess?" Flicker said, tilting her head slightly to one side.

My heart started skipping beats, but I realized that sooner or later, such a secret would be revealed. Therefore, I decided to jump out of this bed, which distracted all the mares a little and headed for the door.

"Heart Path, where are you going?" Flicker asked a little worriedly and jumped out of bed as well.

At that moment, Amira crawled out from under the embarrassed Azura and went up to Flicker to put her hoof on her back, which caused her surprised face and a nervous twitch of her tail. “Never mind my words...” Said the oriental beauty and made her regal smile.

But I made sure that there was no one behind the door, bolted it and then squatted down with crossed hooves on my chest. I looked at all the mares with a serious look, and noticed how they began to look at each other. But Azura pressed her ears to her head and calmly lay down on the bed to look at me. And it seems she began to understand my intentions, as her eyes slightly sparkled with realization.

“And now I ask everyone to calm down. Amira ... please be with Flicker. And you, Flicker, must find out the truth! And promise me that you won't panic!" I spoke in a low voice and looked hopefully into the eyes of the slightly frightened Flicker.

Flicker glanced nervously at all the ponies in this hut and turned her head towards me, narrowing her eyes. "What are you talking about? What truth should I find out? You're hiding something?" Flicker said in the same quiet voice, but at that moment Amira calmed her down.

But I decided not to hesitate. We need to quickly deal with this drama and dot the (i)! I looked at Azura and patted the floor next to me with my hoof. "Emerald, come to me." I said in a completely serious voice and noticed that fear was reflected on Azura's face.

Flicker's ear twitched and she watched as Azura, slightly bowing her head, came to me and sat down next to me. I put my arms around her neck and kissed her on the cheek, which calmed her a little, as she put her chin on my shoulder with complete confidence and took a deep breath.

Amira who understood my plan prepared her hoof.

I looked into Flicker's eyes and began to smile. “Flicker, I love you! But I also gave a piece of my heart to Princess Amira, and also to Princess Emerald and Princess Celestia, but you already know about her. And since you are my mare, I believe that you should know the truth! "I looked at all my mares with love. "Flicker, please meet Princess Emerald!"

And at that moment Azura applied her magic while continuing to press her body against me. And already my beloved Emerald began to caress my cheek with her nose.

Flicker opened her mouth to say something, but Amira shoved her hoof into her mouth, causing disapproving lows.

Flicker spat out Amira's hoof in displeasure. “Mmm ... Uh! Don't do this anymore! I will not scream! I just ... this is all, of course, unexpected for me ... all this time in our village, in our tavern, a changeling princess lived and worked next to me! Yes, it's just amazing! If I tell my friend Sunny Kiss about this, she will be shocked! But ... of course I have a lot of questions and I think you should answer me some explanations and I promise I will keep your secret if you so desire! But Sunny Kiss will also have to find out the truth, because I fear that one day I will speak out in my dream and then give her an explanation in the morning. I think you understand me?" Flicker said in a completely calm and sincere voice and also looked at us with love.

I didn't expect Flicker to have such a reaction! I think this mare will surprise me many times with her behavior. But I will always like to remember our first, closer meeting with her. When she came up to me in the tavern with her head slightly lowered and a mane that hid part of her left eye. Her shyness and modesty, and then sharp compliance and full participation in intimacy. That's why I love her. I would probably even say that some mares should learn these manners and amazing features unpredictable behavior from Night Flicker!

I sighed calmly and hugged Emerald tighter around the waist. “And I thought you'd have a different reaction. But thanks for your understanding. And now I will answer your questions. Yes, I have known Princess Emerald for ten years. I fell in love with the changeling princess and was happy! And of course I voluntarily let her feed on my love and passion. But now Princess Emerald is a fugitive from her own hive! It was her that those mercenaries, whom we killed and three captured, were looking for in your tavern. Her mother, ruler of changelings, Ageron branded Emerald as a traitor and promised a large bounty on her head! And it's not a joke! This is definitely cruel! And all because Emerald was the only changeling who did not agree with the fate of the changeling, and wanted to help them get rid of the curse. Emerald still wants a better fate for changelings, so she has a plan where my friends and I just have to help..."

Flicker surprised everyone in this cabin. She calmly walked over and hugged us with her hooves. “Thank you for trusting me. I promise to keep your secret. And by the way...” Flicker looked at the Emerald. "You are very beautiful, in your true form!"

Emerald looked gratefully at Flicker and kissed her on the cheek, which caused embarrassment. "Thank you Flicker! And I really hope that we will still be friends. But now that we are united by Heart Path ... I think we are more than friends! Right?"

Amira came up to us and hugged us too. "I think we all agree with that! But now, Emerald, we need to go and let Heart Path and Flicker rest. We already know that you will go on a night scouting. It is a good thought, Heart Path, and I trust your decision. But please be careful!" Amira said and kissed everyone on the cheek.

Emerald agreed with Amira and used her magic to transform herself into Azura again. But only when they were about to leave, I decided to stop Azura with my hoof.

"Wait. Azura, I want to tell you that another stallion on this ship likes you..." I said in a low voice and winked at her with a smile on my face, and then stroked Azura's cheek with my hoof. "I think you will know the name of this stallion when I return from the night mission."

Azura said nothing, but only stroked my hoof against her cheek. But after a short silence in our room, she still decided to speak in a loving voice. "We will wait for all of you! Now rest, and we will go for a little walk on the ship with Amira." Azura said and after that these two mares left the cabin, leave only me and Flicker.

I looked at my mare and yawned softly. “Although it’s only morning, we have to force ourselves to sleep! This is very important before the night mission. In the evening we will take a map from our captain's assistant and find out how long it will take us to get to the port.“ I said and walked past my mare.

When I jumped onto the bed, Flicker did the same and pressed her whole body against me.

Flicker hugged me with her hoof and whispered: "Heh ... unexpected news for me ... Azura is the changeling princess Emerald..." Flicker said, yawning and closing her eyes.

After a few minutes we fell asleep.

The fog in front of my eyes cleared and I saw something ... that would make all the ponies call me crazy! Where I am? What is going on? And what are these two-legged creatures? !!! Oh Celestia, help me!

At that moment I stood as an outside observer. And I was on some iron monster that made a lot of noise! When I began to look around I could see four large chimneys in the superstructures of the floating fortress, from which black smoke was coming out. Two-legged creatures in some strange monotonous clothes ran past me. But they didn't see me. There were several more iron monsters on the sea horizon, the size of which was so great that our flagship "Retribution Equestria" would have been crushed. They were enormous in their grandeur and terrible in their weapons. And I realized this when several thunderous eruptions thundered from large pipes in the rotating towers. After three seconds, I was able to see the enemy ship fired the same volley at that ship. And the fact that these are ships of an unknown world and time, I could already guess. But what I saw made me horrified. I began to understand that everything that I could see in my world in reality cannot be compared with what I see now. It was a sea battle, unknown and from this even more terrible world. But who are all these creatures? I have not seen such creatures before. Although I probably don't know much yet...

I was free in my movements and decided to show maximum interest in what was happening. My body could even fly. And it was a little hassle for me, especially when I was able to see my hooves.

And so I flew over this sea and watched as several ships, being in constant motion, fired with this terrible roar of guns. The principle of operation of such a weapon was incomprehensible to me. But the fact that our Onagrs and Ballistas were inferior in power and range was my exact understanding.

At some point, I brought my spirit closer to one of the small and fast, maneuverable ships. I found myself on the bow of this ship and watched as the two-legged sailors loaded the cannon and fired again. Then I heard a loud voice, apparently it was the captain of the ship.

"Attention! Prepare torpedoes for launch!"

"The torpedoes are ready to launch!"

"Attention! All gunners take a proactive target."

It became interesting to me and I ran up to these incomprehensible pipes that were charged with the so-called torpedoes. Something tells me that now there will be again thunderous sounds.

But when the captain ordered the release of these same torpedoes, I only heard how several long metal logs fell into the water with some kind of incomprehensible mechanism of action. On the tail of each log was a rotating element that accelerated and propelled that log!

I decided to fly after these metal logs in order to find out the principle of their effect. But I just couldn't keep up with them! This is how I watched as these torpedoes collided with the ship and made an explosion and raised waves and splashes of water. The ship was severely damaged, and some of the sailors were thrown overboard by the blast wave. A fire started in the superstructures of the ship, and it gradually began to sink.

I saw a terrible picture, and all this was complemented by terrifying sounds, thunderous shots and the rumble of metal, the sound of trumpets and the sound of a bell. The screams of the poor sailors who were fighting for their lives at that moment. At some point, I was attacked by an equally terrible sight.

As I soared in the air, unknown and no less terrible monsters with wings flew over my head with great speed. From these wings in the direction of the small ship, which fired the same torpedoes, fiery shells flew! These shells, when hit, caused an explosion on the deck of this small ship, which also led to a fire. In response to these flying iron monsters, thousands of small luminous projectiles flew from one of the ships, which began to crumble them into chips. I could only imagine what would become of our pegasus or griffins and dragons are not to be envied either.

At one point in this naval battle, only three medium-sized ships remained. Two of them fired at the last ship, which was making evasive maneuvers and constantly moving away to avoid an unequal battle. It became interesting to me what the crew of this ship was planning to do, because it was noticeable that he did not retreat, namely, he was moving away, and did not conduct an aimed return fire. And, of course, to no avail.

When I boarded this ship, I was able to get inside the deck superstructures. What I saw reminded me of a captain's bridge, as there was a helm and several two-legged officers. Why exactly the officers, I could understand this by the different clothes and by what these creatures were talking about.

"Captain! Our guns cannot hit the remaining enemy cruisers due to insufficient range! But their guns, however, shoot at us. And soon they will be able to impress us! What will be the order? "

The same captain looked out the window at the enemy ships, holding in his hands some object that looked like a telescope for his eyes, only he could look with two eyes. Then he went to some incomprehensible table, on which several dots were shining, as if with a magical color. He stretched out his left upper limb, similar to the paw of a griffin, with five fingers, only without claws, took some black object with a rope and brought it to his mouth.

“To the attention of the crews of the engine compartment. I order to cause artificial flooding of the left side of the citadel compartments!" Said the captain, and I heard the echo of his order throughout the ship. Then he turned to one of the officers and looked at him seriously. “And you will make sure that our sailors do not overdo it. When the side compartments are partially flooded, this will create an artificial roll of the ship by three to five degrees! This will increase the firing range of our artillery!"

"That's a great idea captain!"

I watched these actions and how the sailors and officers carried out the orders of their captain. A few minutes later the left side of the ship tilted noticeably, and the gunners continued to return fire. Yes, this ship received some damage, but was able to hit the enemy ship with its guns.

I again began to climb into the sky to inspect the site of this mysterious naval battle, but the world in front of my eyes began to slow down its time, and I saw the fog again.

When my brain was able to work again, but I still did not open my eyes, and at the same time I felt Flicker's body still pressing against me.

“Hmm ... How could such a shit dream?! I think I should drink less of the "Celestia's Blessing" potion, otherwise I am afraid that from such nightmares I will wake up with a puddle of urine on my bed!“ I said and abruptly opened my eyes to check whether I was alive or not.

I jumped up and woke up Flicker, who opened her eyes and started blinking. "So what happened to you? What are you fussing about?" Flicker asked, and she too began to get out of bed and looked out the window.

It was already getting dark outside the window, and judging by the position of the sun, it was now about four o'clock in the evening, which means that we have two hours left to prepare. We need to gather my entire marine reconnaissance team, make sure that everyone is fed and does not need medical attention. We need to provide our boat with all the necessary equipment.

I decided it was time to start preparing right now. "Flicker. Come with me. You and I will wash and start getting ready. And one more thing!"

Flicker approached me with a curious expression on her face. "What exactly?" Flicker asked.

“You should purchase a light armor set designed for scout mares. And get your weapons and medicine from the Ship Quartermaster. This is your assignment, and when everything is ready, find me! Now let's go.“ I said and opened the cabin door, after which we went out into the corridor and went to the toilet and washbasins.

"That's right, the commander!" Flicker said in a mock serious voice.

“Ha ha! Yes. I am the commander you sleep with!" I was kidding and Flicker hit me in the ass with his tail.

“I don’t understand what you’ll complain about! By the way ... thanks Heart Path ... I felt very good with you. And of course with the mares of our love herd? Ah ... It doesn't matter. The main thing is that we love and be friends with each other!" Said Flicker and her eyes at that moment really shone with happiness.

"That's for sure! I think we will have time to talk about it." I said when we got to the right door.

At that moment, as always, some of the ponies from the sailors and legionnaires, who were already accustomed to the fact that I was often in the company of a mare, passed by us. Even if it's Princess Celestia, or the nurse of the ship's infirmary, Flicker. This is the contrast: Earth pony Flicker, earth-eastern pony Princess Amira, Princess changeling Emerald, alicorn Princess Celestia. And of course I haven't forgotten about pegasus Downy Feather.

Ten minutes after I had refreshed and tidied myself up, I returned to my room, and Flicker went to her room in the infirmary. I began to put on armor that I would not be able to take off for about another day, and with the help of magic I fastened all these fasteners. (Painstaking Process) I put on the scabbard belt and tucked my gladius into it, which was now adorned with yellow and white hair from Flicker's mane! Well, really a memorable gift. Having finished admiring my gladius, I took out a quiver with simple arrows, threw a bag around my neck and fastened it to my belt. But when I stretched my hooves to this helmet with two feathers of Celestia ... I could not resist and began to kiss them...

"I think it's a pleasant sight, but I'd rather you kiss my lips right now!" Said a quiet familiar voice behind me.

I put my helmet on the edge of the bed and was a little scared at first, but then my face quickly brightened and I went up to Celestia to hug her. "So how did you manage to get into my cabin?" I said, and yet kissed Celestia lightly on the lips, stroking her waist with my hooves.

Celestia rubbed her nose against my face. "Ah ... how nice it is. But you shouldn't underestimate me. I hope you could have a good rest, because you know perfectly well that you have a very important task!" Celestia said in a gentle, loving voice and began sniffing around my neck, still hugging me tightly with her hooves. "Umm ... the scent of Flicker..."

I rolled my eyes at the princess's reaction. "Yes Yes. Join my friends who constantly laugh at me every time I feel close to a mare! Even if we didn't have sex!" I pretended to pout my lips and crossed my hooves across my chest. "It's becoming a tradition, especially with Quick Strike." I said, but then relaxed and whispered: “When my team and I go on our reconnaissance, please talk to Princess Amira. I promised her that we would visit you after the meeting, but lately plans have been changing due to some damned war!"

Celestia sighed sadly and stroked my neck with her hoof. "I understand that Amira was still able to open up to you and Quick Strike? Because she was a little unprepared to tell a lot of the truth when I was with her in my cabin."

"Yes ... And what we heard from Princess Amira is sad. She does not have an enviable destiny. But you should listen to her yourself. I was able to convince Amira that you can really help her and show your concern. Concerns me ... then I really became afraid to make promises or to plan something!" I said in a low voice and began stroking the back of my beloved mare.

But Celestia decided to cheer me up a little. "But you will not refuse to fulfill one very tempting promise?"

I looked inquiringly into Celestia's eyes, in which I saw sparks of passion. "Is this what I'm thinking about?"

Celestia smiled and blinked her brows in a playful manner. "Yes. Making love to me, on my own throne!" My beloved mare said and brought her forehead to mine, and again touched my horn with her horn. "I love you..."

But when she whispered these words, I began to kiss her very sensually and passionately.

At that moment there was a knock on the door and I hugged my beloved mare even tighter and decided to do the same trick as with Flicker (though we were making love with Flicker at that moment heh.)

"Come in!" I said in a loud voice and started kissing Celestia again, to which she only rolled her eyes at my mischievous behavior and took part in our game.

When the door opened, several ponies entered this cabin at once. Centurion Iron Fortune, Quick Strike, Valiant Romantic and Flicker. All in armor and with smirks on their faces. Only Flicker had an understanding and loving face at this moment.

Celestia and I freed ourselves from our kiss and tried to regain our breath. But I looked at my friends. "What? Personally, I'm ready to go to dinner, and then everything else according to our plan!" I said in a serious voice, but when I saw Iron Fortune's impenetrable face, I wanted to laugh.

But Celestia approached this centurion and unexpectedly stroked his head with her wing. "Centurion Iron Fortune, you look tired. Therefore, immediately after we send out the reconnaissance team, you should leave one of the legionnaires on duty and rest. Consider this, not an order, but a request." Celestia said in a caring voice and it certainly had an effect.

"Forgive me, Princess Celestia, but I will not be able to sleep peacefully, knowing that my... friends..." But Iron Fortune did not have time to finish.

Quick Strike and Valiant walked around him and put their hooves on his shoulders, which made him frown a little, but when he saw the kind smiles, especially from Celestia, he immediately softened.

"Yes, you can consider us your friends!" Valiant Romantic said.

"And therefore, as your friends, we advise you to rest! And don't worry about us! Our team, including Sandy Glow, can be considered the most experienced scouts. Moreover, Celestia's blessing is always with us!" Quick Strike said and went to my bed to take my helmet, and then he put it on my head and tapped lightly with his hoof. "These feathers were able to help us once and I have no doubt that they will help us again." Quick Strike said and winked at Celestia, from which she turned her head slightly embarrassed, apparently recalling the short time she spent with this pegasus in her cabin.

I was happy for my friends and all that, but there was no time to waste. “Hmmm ... Okay, it's time for us to have lunch. Hopefully the pegasi team and Sandy Glow are ready?" I said and unceremoniously began to leave the salon.

The rest of the ponies also went out into the corridor, but Celestia simply teleported in an unknown direction. Thus, Iron Fortune was now walking by my side. But his face became calmer.

"The team of pegasi and Sandy Glow are already in the common kitchen." Iron Fortune said and turned his head to Flicker. “And you, please, put on your armor and weapons that our quartermaster gave you! From now on, you are already on a mission, as there is an hour and a half left before your departure."

Flicker shamefacedly pressed her ears and caught up with us to go from my right. "Sorry. I already got everything I need for this mission, but I left my armor and weapons in my infirmary cabin. Just walking in armor is not a habit for me." Flicker said in an apologetic tone.

Iron Fortune shook his head and looked seriously at Flicker. “You should get used to this now, since you volunteered for the 1st Marine Legion! Now run to your cabin and put on your armor and weapons, because right after lunch we will go to the command post for a control briefing!" Said the centurion in an imperious tone.

"Yes sir!" Flicker answered in a grave voice and ran to the ship's infirmary.

My commander looked at me with a serious face. "And you too! I certainly understand that Flicker is your mare, but you shouldn't let her relax! You are in charge of her!" Iron Fortune said in a loud voice, which caught the attention of my friends and the sailors and legionnaires who passed us.

But I perfectly understood my friend's emotions. "Yes. You're right. I'm in charge of the whole team!" I said in a serious voice, but at that moment himself was thinking about what would await us in this mission.

"I'm glad you don't forget about it!" Iron Fortune said when we entered the common kitchen where several legionnaires, Sandy Glow and the same pegasus were sitting.

They greeted us with a friendly kick of their hooves, and when we greeted everyone, we sat down to dinner. The Iron Fortune centurion at that moment went to the kitchen to carry out the appropriate procedures for supplying the reconnaissance group with provisions and fresh water. A few minutes later, two legionnaires with saddlebags ran out of the kitchen and climbed to the upper deck.

While we were enjoying what the chef had prepared, Iron Fortune came up to us again with a bewildered expression and sat down next to us on an empty chair. "I ordered that supplies of dry rations and fresh water be loaded onto your boat, for each pony. We do not know how long your absence will take, but you will not be hungry!"

I swallowed my supper and looked at my friend with a satisfied smile, then patted him on the shoulder in a friendly way. "Thank you Iron Fortune for your concern! This is truly amazing news!"

Iron Fortune lowered his head sadly and I caught a hint of his frustration and distress. "In fact, these are your duties as my Optio. And in general ... I would also like to go with you on this insane mission, but then there will be no one to command our unit." My friend said and tried to smile. "I think you should understand me. Now, I need to go to the command post, I will wait for you there. Take your time, we still have time." Iron Fortune said and left the table.

So we spent time with dinner and a general conversation, Night Flicker joined us, and I was glad to meet Sandy Glow. The last time I saw this mare was in the village, when we were attacked. Naturally, she wanted to know the details of what happened next when she flew to the legion's camp. And of course my friends and I shared with her everything that happened to us during these days. But our story also impressed Tiny Tail, Tango and Sky Chaser.

At some point, I turned my attention to Quick Strike and looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Quick Strike! You should change that Praetorian armor for light armor! Do you understand that our flight will take several hours?"

Quick Strike just frowned and looked at me like I was an idiot. (Which in principle he does quite often, given our adventures) "You should not underestimate the ability of Praetorian Pegasus in their endurance! Maybe we are not fast in flight speed, but carrying a load in flight for a long time, this is what Praetorian Pegasus are famous for!"

Sandy Glow drank her compote and decided to show her interest in Quick Strike. "And you are an interesting Pegasus! So can you tell us all why you were transferred to this legion? It's just that you were essentially taking on a more prestigious position in the protection of the princess!" Sandy Glow said and decided to show a little femininity. So she smiled and blinked slightly with her eyelashes, and brushed back her mane with a hoof, which of course did not go unnoticed by all the ponies in this dining room.

Sandy Glow certainly had her natural pegasus beauty. Her body was slender, and her mane of bright yellow color was below the shoulders. And her whole body, of course, contrasts beautifully with light, scaly armor and a short blue skirt depicting the coat of arms of our legion (Rising sun over sea waves). A bow and a quiver with arrows are also carried on her belt, in addition to two short swords. And how does she fly with all this gear? But the answer is simple: aerial reconnaissance mares are select ponies with the ability to maneuver and fly quickly and have good eyesight and reaction. There are only six dozen such mares in our entire legion. So Sandy Glow herself takes the position of Decurio in the air reconnaissance detachment. And she commands thirty scout mares.

Author's note: In the Roman army of antiquity, Decurio was the commander of a cavalry unit of 10-30 horsemen. But in Equestria, Decurio is compared to a platoon leader.

Quick Strike gave Sandy Glow an appraising glance. "I think I'll tell this story when we get back and on condition that you agree to a date!" Quick Strike said and grinned mischievously.

"Ahaha! And why doesn't it surprise me?!" Tiny Tail said with a laugh. "Well, actually, you are not the first Pegasus in our legion to try to do this! We have already started betting on who will be the lucky one who can get the hoof and heart of Sandy Glow!"

These words began to embarrass our friend a little and she noticed me and Valiant out of the corner of her eye, and this gave her a reason to laugh a little with us too.

I was also funny and wanted to contribute to this conversation, so I nudged Valiant, who was sitting next to me, with my elbow. "Actually, Valiant and I were on that list of candidates! But in the end, it just led to a friendly ending. Damn it! Sorry Sandy, but I also wonder why such a beautiful and experienced mare in combat and flying, like you, still feel unprepared to bond with any stallion?"

Sandy Glow relaxed and also grinned at all the stallions in this cabin. “But you know the answer very well! I'm not against relationships, but my heart longs for more freedom. In addition, I am confident that such a relationship with a stallion will lead to the same consequences that have faced many mares in our kingdom. All stallions are almost the same in this regard. As soon as a mare wags its tail, the stallion's brain turns off, and the reproductive instinct takes its place! It is enough to jump on the mare, then mating will happen and, as is usually the case, pregnancy. Imagine me with a big belly! Let's say I got pregnant from a stallion, and at this moment he will have fun with other mares, and most likely will not even give me due time. As a result, I will be left alone with the foal and most likely will not be able to serve in this legion...” Sandy sighed and put her hooves on the table, but when she saw the sad eyes of all the stallions, including mine, she felt a little embarrassed. "Hell! I think I gave an overly impressionable answer!"

At that moment Valiant Romantic got up from his chair and walked up to the surprised Sandy Glow and suddenly for everyone hugged her by the neck. But Sandy was initially outraged by this behavior of the stallion, but she patted Valiant's back with her hoof. But my friend Valiant pressed his nose to Sandy's neck.

"I'm sorry, Sandy. But I'm worried about you ... After all, you really are a mare who deserves to be happy, but also beloved! Please Sandy, give this world a chance. Let the stallion, who loves you and respects your freedom, take care of you!" Valiant said and continuing to hug an embarrassed Sandy, looked hopefully into her eyes.

"I totally agree with Valiant. But we certainly don't push you, so..." I slightly curled my face and tucked my hoof under my chin. "So I suggest that we leave this topic of conversation until better times. I'm sure Sandy just isn't ready for a major change in her life yet."

Sandy Glow smiled slightly and looked blankly at the table in front of her, at that moment Valiant released her from his embrace and sat down in his chair again. "Thank you all. You are right, Heart Path, we will postpone this conversation for later. But to calm you down a little, I promise that I will definitely give a chance to a stallion who will love me and respect my freedom."

So we spent time at dinner, and when we left the common kitchen, each of us returned to our cabins to be a little alone and, as tradition requires, to write a letter to our loved ones. This is done in case one of us cannot return from this dangerous mission. Sandy Glow was in the cabin with Quick Strike and Valiant, and I was alone ...

I was not alone for long ...

There was a knock on the door and when I invited unexpected guests, I was not surprised.

"May I be with you for a while, Heart Path?" Amira said in a low voice and looked at me with hope, standing in the aisle.

"Of course Amira. Come in, I think we have a little time." I said with a note of sadness in my voice and looked into those charming eyes of an oriental princess.

Amira wasn’t smiling, but she wasn’t upset either, although I felt that she was just trying to play strong in the face of emotion. She quietly walked and sat down on the centurion's bed and put her hooves on the table to take a close look at how I finish writing my letter.

"Who are you writing to?" Amira asked me curiously.

I raised my face and sighed softly. "This is a letter for my father. I have not seen him for more than six months, but it feels like an eternity. I love and respect my father. And I am very grateful to him for everything. It is thanks to him that I became what I am now. Although I developed the habit of unceremoniously hugging a mare myself!"

Amira started to smile and finally we started laughing together. When I put my letter in the chest, of course, I could not resist giving a little of my affection to Amira, she did not mind, feeling my love for her, began to hug and kiss me with special passion and hug my body more tightly. But then she closed her eyes and pressed her forehead against me.

"I ... I will wait." Amira said in a loving but trembling voice.

“Amira ... I am not saying goodbye to you! But now I have to run to the command post. See you on the upper deck. We should be leaving in half an hour." I also said in a low voice and again kissed Amira lightly on the lips.

Putting on my helmet and once again checking my weapons, I and Amira went out together and headed to the upper deck. In a minute, I was already at the command post with the rest of the reconnaissance team. When all the officers and Celestia showed us the route again and gave us a map, we repeated our actions once again.

"And so, first we take off from the deck and move through the air, in the direction of our Royal Naval Hospital. We fly for about one hour, and after that, when it gets a little dark, we put the boat on the water. Further, our movement will be carried out only by sea, and we must make the most of the advantage of darkness. It will take about two hours by sea. Then each of us drinks the potion "Blessing of Celestia" and "Cat's Eye" (the action of this potion is similar to night vision goggles). From that moment this boat will be pulled by only two pegasus while the other two are resting. When we get close enough, which is about three miles from the port, I will begin to observe with a telescope. Valiant will begin to write down all intelligence in a notebook if enemy ships are found. After that we hurriedly return back to the squadron, by the same sea route, but first we send Sandy Glow to deliver the message to the flagship! But ... if my reconnaissance group does not find the ships enemy, then we are heading to the port to find out the situation. When we carry out reconnaissance in the port, we will send Sandy Glow to the flagship with the corresponding message, and we ourselves will wait for the arrival of the squadron in the port! Is that correct?” I said and sighed with relief, which brought a smile to the faces of Captain Dark Mane and Celestia.

Celestia walked around the table and stood right in front of us, looking everyone in the eye. “I believe in you all, my brave warriors, but I ask you to be careful! In case of unforeseen circumstances ... shoot a red signal arrow into the sky, and I will take a detachment of Praetorian Pegasus with me, we will fly to your aid! But this time I won't hold back! I already warned the griffins!" Celestia said in an imperious tone, but after that she relented and walked over to each of us and draped a wing over our helmets to give her blessing. "Do not forget your prayers to me."

Of course, her words touched to the depths of the soul of each of us. Because everypony still remembers what an Alicorn driven by emotions is capable of.

When the briefing was over, we went to the upper deck, where the boat itself was already waiting for us and the necessary supplies lay in it. Pegasi ran up to this boat and hurriedly began to fasten themselves with ropes, and we jumped into this boat. Me, Flicker, Valiant and Sandy Glow. A total of eight ponies are sent on this mission. Azura ran up to me and started hugging, but I noticed a tear in her eye.

"Please, all come back alive!" Azura whispered and went to Valiant to hug and kiss him too.

Quick Strike, noticing such injustice, looked at the kissing Azura and Valiant. There was a grimace on his face. "Damn it! Who's going to kiss me?"

"I guess it will be me..." Said Sunny Kiss and went to Quick Strike to hug him.

Quick Strike bashfully pressed his ears to his head and whispered: "Ooh... I love you baby! I have not forgotten about you! And in general, when we return, or meet at the port, I promise we will spend a great time with you! I want to introduce you with Princess Amira ... she is a very good mare!"

Sunny Kiss rolled her eyes at these words of Quick Strike and decided to joke a little. "Oh yes! I already understood that, this morning. When you came to my cabin and exuded the smell of oriental sweets!"

But at that moment Amira herself, who was standing in the crowd of officers and her servants, only smiled slightly when she was able to hear this conversation. But Quick Strike put on a smile, and at the moment when Sunny Kiss continued to hug him and caress his face with her nose, he gently waved his hoof.

When all these traditional goodbyes ended, I found with my own eyes Celestia, who was standing with the captains on the bridge in the bow of the ship, and decided to wink at her with a smile on my face. But after that, moving my lips only, I whispered: "I love you!"

After a minute, all the ponies moved away from our boat to give more room to maneuver and take off. I sighed softly and, looking at the sea horizon, put my left hoof around Flicker's shoulders. "Let's take off!" I gave a command and saw how the pegasus, exchanging glances among themselves, mentally wished each other good luck and began to flap their wings.

A few seconds later, the picture of what was happening was repeated with accuracy. Smooth vertical take-off to an altitude of about three hundred meters above sea level with a simultaneous acceleration of the flight in the horizontal direction. This time, neither Valiant nor I were so scared, so we sat quietly in this boat, like Sandy Glow, who was on the bow and looking at the horizon (or at the asses of two stallions). Only Flicker flinched slightly with fear and rubbed her nose against my neck. But I kissed her lightly on the cheek and stroked her head with my hoof, trying to instill more confidence in her.

After fifteen minutes of flight.

When I turned to look at our naval squadron, I saw that we had already significantly retired. I decided to take another look at all these ponies who were bound by the same fate. Now we are, so to speak, in the same boat, and this will not be a catch phrase. The wind beat us in our faces, and thunderclouds gradually began to form in the sky on the horizon. Quick Strike turned his head and looked at us.

“Damn it! Looks like a storm is coming!!! We urgently need to change course!" Shouted Quick Strike with a note of panic in his voice.

Oooh Celestia! I knew it would not be an easy...

Author's Note

The story continues and another day is lived, which brought something new, and brought loving hearts even closer together.

Now that a team of eight ponies have gone out to scout and find a storm on their course, what will await them? What will the Heart Path team go to?

All this will be described in the next chapter. But the plot I will write for Chapter 23 will depend on the coin tossed. Since I have two further development of the plot.

As always, thank you all for your attention, and see you in the next chapter!