Estrus among us

The mob watched in helpless awe as the Princesses touched lightly down, then all but Twilight and Alex ( who was still holding Apple Bloom ) fell to their knees. Twilight lowered her shield as Celestia walked up to her, bent down, and touched her cheek to hers. She then faced the Human, who was standing stock-still and staring at her. "So you are Alex," she said with a smile. "You're taller than I thought." This cordial greeting by the Co-Ruler of Equestria towards the alien was not lost on the mob, and they all began to perspire, cool evening that it was. She then faced them, and her demeanor changed. "Please rise." They all did so, but not without exchanging somewhat worried looks with each other. "Which of you would like to tell me the meaning of this..." gathering?" Not a single pony could meet her eyes, no one spoke.

Some on the outskirts tried to take advantage of the darkness and began edging towards the nearest exit, but didn't reckon with Princess Luna's keen night vision. She spotted them and said, "Halt! Nopony leaves! Guards?" Her retinue of batpony guards immediately stationed themselves around the mob and locked their gazes on them. Their slit-eyed stares were completely unnerving. Those ponies that had tried to sneak off froze in place, not daring to move. Luna turned to Celestia. "Continue, Sister."

Celestia scanned the crowd, then settled on the last pony who had spoken. "You. Step forward." The mare took a few shaky steps closer to her monarch, though it took every ounce of her willpower to do so. Celestia remained at her full height as she addressed her. "What is your name?"

The mare swallowed, and said in a quiet voice, "E...Emerald May, Your Grace."

Celestia silently regarded her, which made the mare tremble all the more and do her best not to soil herself in front of so many. Finally, Celestia further addressed her. "You were saying something about Alex's being here as "unnatural." Is that correct?"

May turned even paler. "I...I...what I meant was...I...oh!" She fainted dead away.

Celestia looked down at her, then raised her eyes to the crowd and took a deep breath. "Centuries ago, each pony tribe thought of the other as "unnatural." Earth ponies did not trust unicorns, unicorns were wary of pegasi, pegasi looked down upon Earth ponies. Then we found Harmony and the land of Equestria was founded. Each tribe found something in the other that was needed, and thus our modern society was formed. Every single one of you knows this history." She closed her eyes and paused for a moment, then continued.

"But what you do not know is Humans were once part of this land as well, so they are no more unnatural than you or I. Nopony knows what happened to them, but we do know they arrive again from time to time. Some are hostile, some are peaceful. The hostile ones are dealt with, but the peaceful ones we welcome. Furthermore, history has shown that Humans never arrive without a purpose, without a meaning for their appearing." She turned and smiled at Alex, who still hadn't moved. "I do not know the meaning of this Human's arrival, but, " and here she faced the townsponies again, "I do know he will be treated with the respect and dignity befitting one of his race." She paused to allow her last to sink in, then added, "Is that understood?"

The herd quickly voiced their consent, though she could still read reluctance in the eyes of some. This fact wasn't missed by Celestia, though she took note of those that hadn't readily agreed. Prejudice was an unfortunate part of Equestria, and always saddened her when it reared its ugly head. There was only so much she could do. "Return to your homes, my little ponies. We will not speak of this again."

The ponies practically fell over each other in their rush to be elsewhere, anywhere but here. One of May's friends shook her awake, and together they beat a hasty exit, never once looking back. Celestia watched them go, her expression unreadable.

Then she sighed and turned to face the Human as her sister walked up beside her. "I am sorry we had to meet under such circumstances, Alex," she said. But the Human remained motionless as he stared at her. Celestia inclined her head. "Is something the matter?"

Alex slowly bent down and placed Apple Bloom on the ground. Then he went down on one knee and said, "I've never seen anything like you. Are you real?" Celestia smiled at this, then exchanged a look with her sister.

"He's like the last one," she said. Luna nodded.

"Indeed. T'would seem thou hast that effect on Humans, Sister."

Celestia turned back to Alex. "Please rise, sir. I assure you, I am quite real." Alex did, noting she was level with his eyeline when he stood. Very tall...

Hmm...

Celestia turned to Twilight. "You did not mention how handsome he is in your missives, Princess." Alex's mouth fell open.

Did...did she just say what I thought I heard?

Twilight smiled up Alex. "I'll make sure to be more thorough in my future reports, Celestia."

"Very good." She turned back to Alex. "Now then, it's time to see what category of Human you belong. Show me your hands." Alex did so, raising them to her eye level. "Hmm. Interesting. You have five fingers on your right hand, but I see a scar where a sixth one was on your left. Is that usual for your species?"

Alex looked at his hands. "No. It's quite rare, I'm told. My grandfather had the same, but other than him I'm the only one in my family like this." He looked at her. "How did you know about the extra finger?"

She exchanged a look with her sister. "We've seen it before." Luna nodded and gave the Human her full attention.

"This makes him quite unique," she said.

Alex frowned. "Is that bad?"

Celestia regarded him. "Not necessarily. We will see." Then she turned to Luna. "I believe it's time for you and the guards to return to Canterlot. I will join you shortly."

Luna raised an eyebrow and looked from her to the Human, but otherwise kept her thoughts to herself. "As you wish, Tia. Guards!" The guards all fell into place, then as one they rose, following Luna up and away towards the bright city.

Celestia watched them go then addressed the others. "Thank you for coming and showing your support. Twilight is lucky to have friends such as yourselves."

Rainbow looked up at Alex for a moment, then said, "We didn't show up just for Twilight, Your Highness. We consider Alex a friend as well." They all turned and stared at her, including the Human, and she blushed. "Well, it's true!"

Alex grinned down at her. "Thank you, Rainbow."

Dash looked away, and muttered, "I still owe you, you big lug." She blushed even harder. Those ponies in the know joined her in the blush. Alex looked down at Apple Bloom, who was watching them all curiously. He caught Dash's eye, looked pointedly down at the youngster, shook his head furiously at Dash, then quickly changed the subject.

"So! When is that house going to be finished, Twilight?"

Twilight glanced at the little filly, then stammered, "Oh...Oh! It will be a few weeks yet!" Apple Bloom noticed the ponies' behavior, and how nervous they were all of a sudden, and realized she was missing something.

"What's going on? Why do you all look so weird?" She aimed the question at her sister.

"Nuthin'!" exclaimed Applejack. "Time fer bed! Scoot!"

Apple Bloom headed for the house, but not without an unhappy look on her face. "Ah wanna know what's going on..."

"Git to bed, little sis! We'll be in to tuck you in in a minute!" said Big Mac. The filly bowed her head and obeyed, closing the door after her. The others breathed a sigh of relief after she'd left.

"Now that innocent ears are out o' the way, mebbe y'all can tell me what's goin' on," said Applejack. They all looked at Dash.

She shuffled her hooves, and said, "It's just a deal I made with Alex. No biggie." Then she got a defiant look in her eyes. "But it will be the best he's ever had!" Both Twilight and Rarity stiffened at this remark.

"I hardly think so!" declared Rarity. Just as Rainbow was about to retort, Twilight interrupted.

"Girls!" she yelled. "Why don't we let Alex decide?"

Celestia laughed long and hard. "Oh, this is too rich!" She wiped away a tear as all looked at her. "Alex, prepare yourself for the same treatment many Humans get when they show up! I think you'll enjoy it!" Just before she took flight, she caught the Human's eye...and licked her lips. Then she was gone.

Alex watched her go, his eyes glued to her perfect ass.

Rarity and Rainbow rounded on Twilight. "What do you mean 'we,' egghead? You're not telling us you are in this competition?!" said Rainbow.

Before she could speak, Applejack yelled, "What competition?!"

The three of them looked at each other, then Rarity muttered, "It's something between us and Alex." She cast a wary glance at Twilight. "Though even I didn't know Twilight was involved."

The purple alicorn jutted out her chin. "Well, I am! And I don't mind a little rivalry. May the best mare win!"

Applejack gave an exasperated look at Pinkie, Big Mac, and Fluttershy. "Do any o' y'all know what they're talkin' about?"

Fluttershy just smiled.

Davenport, proprietor of Davenport's Quills, Sofas (and Beds!) was just about to close one night about a week later when the little bell above the door tinkled, signaling a late customer. "I'm sorry, we're closing a bit early tonight. We--" he looked up and stopped when he saw who it was. The yellow pegasus rarely ever visited his shop, but when she did, it was precisely at times like these, when the shop was empty of other customers. Her reputation for social anxiety was well known throughout town. He smiled his most professional to put her at ease, then said, "Good evening, Miss Fluttershy! What can I do for you?"

Instead of answering right away, she looked around the small shop, then asked, "Are we alone?"

What an odd question! "Why yes, it's just us for now. I sent my assistant home early as it was a slow night. Is that a problem?"

Again, she remained quiet. She only approached him, then produced a folded piece of paper from under one wing and gave it to him. He unfolded it and looked at it. It was a diagram for a custom bed, but a quite unusual one. He raised his eyebrows and looked at her. "I assume you want this ordered?"

She nodded. "How long will it take?"

He studied the diagram again, then pursed his lips. "Oh...I'd say about six or seven weeks. These materials are not usually used for sleep furniture."

She took a small bag of bits out from under the other wing, then set them on the counter. "Will this be enough?" He took a minute to count them out, then shook his head.

"You'll need about twice this amount, I'm afraid." Not wanting to lose her as a customer, he added, "But this will do for a downpayment until you can get the rest."

She nodded, then turned to go. Just before she got to the door, she stopped. Without turning around, she said, "There's one more thing. I want you to keep this between us. Nopony else is to know." Then she flipped the sign from 'open' to 'closed' and locked the door. She turned back around and stared at him with one eye through her mane.

Being the professional he was, he'd had his share of difficult customers, and always had ways of dealing with them. But there was something in her gaze that completely unnerved him. Nevertheless, he tried to take charge of the situation. "I...I assure you, Miss Fluttershy, I can be very discreet. This will remain our little secret."

She shook her head almost imperceptibly and took a small step towards him. "That's not good enough, I'm afraid. I have to make sure."

He began to sweat. "Wha...what do you mean by that?"

She stopped moving and stared at him. Then she whispered, "Don't run..." In a single movement, she launched herself through the air and tackled him to the floor. He screamed as her teeth closed around his jugular vein...and began to nibble. Then she licked his neck up and down, moaning as she did so. She pressed her wet lips all over his face, her sweet-smelling mane falling down to cover them both.

"M...Miss Fluttershy? Wha...what are you doing...?" he panted.

"Shush..." she whispered as she clamped her mouth over his and stuck her tongue down his throat.

"Mmmph!" His eyes grew wide as he looked up at her. He couldn't believe this was finally happening!

She continued to kiss him and caress him with her hooves. From her position on top of him, she felt his cock leave its sheath and stiffen beneath her. This is what she'd been waiting for. She slowly released his mouth, leaving a trail of saliva, and began a series of hot kisses down his neck, across his chest, past his stomach, and at last onto his crotch. There, she nuzzled one of his orbs and took it into her wet mouth, and gently suckled it, then the other. He gasped as she ran her hot tongue all along his inner thighs, across his balls, then up his shaft. When she got to the head, she held his dick steady with her hooves and flicked the tip of her tongue along the sensitive underside, stimulating the nerve cluster centered there. She then circled the head, lapping up any precum that formed. She paused and stared up at him through her mane with one eye, while through her open mouth her warm breath washed over his cock, causing it to twitch.

"Do we have a deal?" she whispered.

He frantically nodded his head. "Yes, yes, sweet Goddess, YES!"

"Good." She then engulfed his cock, sliding it all the way into her mouth and down her throat. She braced her hooves on his thighs and bobbed her head up and down, up and down slowly, moaning and sucking. He reached down and grabbed her by the head, guiding her along. She smiled around his cock as she increased her pace. She took one of her hooves and pressed it into her own sex, getting it wet and slippery as she sucked him into her throat. She took the other and caressed his balls and sucked all the more. It wouldn't be long.

Suddenly, he arched his back and screamed as he emptied his sack into her mouth. She came at the same time, convulsing and twitching around her hoof as he shot load after creamy load. After about a minute, he sighed and relaxed, falling limp onto the floor. She sucked him clean, licked his balls for any residue she missed, then sat up. He gazed blearily up at her.

"I'll be back in a week to make sure our deal is still in place," she said. "Don't let anypony see that diagram." She turned to go and unlocked the door. Just before she left, she looked over her shoulder at him, then took a hoof and spread her ass cheeks, exposing her ponut. In a sultry voice, she whispered, "Next time, you can fuck me in my ass." Then she opened the door and was gone.

He stared at the door. It's true what they say: it's always the quiet ones.