For what only seemed like mere seconds, Wulfric stared up at a ceiling as he was rolled down the hall in a gurney with ponies in masks around him speaking in muffled voices while they removed his armor to check his injuries.

"Sir? Sir!" A doctor called out to him as his ears began to clear and he could hear the rattling of the wheels as well as the chattering of the nurses.

"Sir can you hear me?"

"Where...where am I?" Wulfric croaked out while trying to get up.

"You are in the hospital sir, please don't move." The doctor said while gently pushing him back down. As Wulfric took in his surroundings, he saw Arminius in the bed next to him being treated and tried to force himself up again after seeing his comrade.

"Arminius! What happened to Arminius?!"

"He's fine sir, we've already treated him now please sit still you have some fractured ribs." The doctor insisted while pushing him back down as they began to bandage him up.

"How...how did I get here?"

"My scouts brought you back." Shining Armor said as he appeared from behind the curtains.

"We couldn't take the chance that the duel was trap, I hope you understand."

"No, it's fine..." Wulfric panted as the doctors finished bandaging his arms.

"I don't think I would've made it either way....is Wiglaf..."

"He's safe." Shining Armor said with a smile that reassured his friend as he allowed himself to sink into the softness of the bed.

"Vortigern escaped...again."

"We'll get him, I promise but it's not a total loss. You got back one of The Elements of Harmony."

"You mean that gem?" Wulfric asked while the doctors finished their work.

"It's one of the kingdoms most prized treasures, we knew Dainn was trying to use them against us but I didn't think he'd succeed."

"It responded to me. That element." Wulfric confessed, surprising his friend.

"When I grabbed Vortigerns arm, I felt its power leave him and enter me as if it were calling to me, begging me to set it free...bah listen to me, I sound crazy."

"Not as crazy as you might think." Twilight chimed in as she appeared with some flowers and cupcakes for her friends.

"When the doctors told us what happened to you, I swear it sounded like you were hit by a wagon."

"A very solid wagon..." Wulfric said as she laid the flowers on his nightstand.

"I'm sorry I could only retrieve one of the elements, I know they're important to you all."

"It's a start but I still can't believe you were actually able to use them. How did you do it?" Twilight asked as Wulfric recalled the battle in his mind.

"During the fight, my thoughts drifted back to my homeland. The memory of how many we lost, how we were forced to leave our home and the destruction we witnessed of your land it just...it awoke something in me and before I knew it, I felt strong as Thor! It was incredible."

"The element could sense your devotion to your homeland, to your people. That's why it responded to you, this is amazing!" Twilight became giddy as she summoned a quill and paper with her magic to take some notes.

"Twilight you should know something, they gave Vortigern power as well." Wulfric said in a foreboding manner.

"When he possessed both elements, I swear it was like fighting a giant. Not even my ice magic could slow him down."

"So the element of Loyalty gave him speed while the element of Honesty made him stronger. This is both fascinating and a bit terrifying." Twilight admited before one of the nurses came in.

"Forgive me princess but the patients need their rest."

The others then left, minus Applejack and Dash, Arminius was tossing and turning in his bed. The anti-venom was doing its best to make him better. Sigrid and Hilda were doing their best to cool his fever. "Ugh! One little knick and I'm bedridden. This is a low point for me."

"Oh hush, dear. A little bed rest will do you good," Sigrid said while wiping his forehead with a cloth.

On the other side of the bed, Wiglaf was watching his father like a hawk. Arminius noticed this and chuckled a little. "You wear that long face for me?"

"I'm sorry, Dad. You're hurt because of me, and I couldn't do anything to help you," Wiglaf said as he started to sniffle a bit. "But no more!" He barked with conviction. "From now on, I'll protect you and my mothers from harm."

Arminius smiled before bringing him into a hug. "That's my boy."

Feeling more proud of his son than ever, Arminius hugged his son tighter as the little stags tears began to flow.

"That's it son, let it out." he smiled at his sobbing child while being held tight by him.

"Alright now my little drengr, we need to let your father rest." Sigrid said as Wiglaf was gently pulled away from his father.

"When I get out of here, we'll go fishing." Arminius promised with a smile as he ruffled his sons head.

On the other bed, Applejack was feeding Wulfric her signature Apple Family pie while Dash held his now bandaged hand and couldn't help but feel guilty for not being at his side when it counted.

"Some of us should've stayed with you, we could've helped." She sighed when Wulfric moved his hand to her cheek.

"You should see the other guy." He chuckled before finishing another bite.

"These last couple of months have been crazy, not like our usual adventures." Applejack said while putting away the pie unaware her lover was taking in the view of her backside.

"The doc says you should be out in three weeks so until then, no more duels to the death for you mister."

"But what am I supposed to do on Thursdays?" Wulfric joked.

"Ha ha, really funny perv." Dash smirked having taken notice of his lewd gaze.

"Oh, you want to go there? I see the way you stare at my ass on the field," Wulfric countered.

"Well maybe if it wasn't so huge." Rainbow stuck her tongue out as his cheeks turned pink.

"HEY!"

"Geeze, get a room you three." Arminius rolled his eyes at their little spat when another nurse arrived.

"Good news sir, you'll be moved to a new room today to continue your treatment."

As Arminius and Wiglaf were rolled out by the nurses, the two warriors exchanged a glance and a friendly smile before parting ways and Wulfric allowed himself to sink into his pillow again while staring up at the roof.

"Even with all this comfort, I can't relax." He admitted to his loves before letting out a short sigh.

"After what happened, how can I?"

"I think we can help with that." Rainbow smirked as she slowly began to remove her shirt while Applejack closed the blinds around his bed.

"If you're planning what I think you are, I'm against it." Wulfric tried to say with a straight face as they slowly took off their tops.

"Oh come on, like you haven't been wanting to get it on since you got back, we know you well enough to know you're dying for a piece of us~." Dash said while removing her bra slowly.

"It's only fair the big, strong hero gets a reward from his ladies~." Applejack added as she let her tits hang just inches away from his lips.

"Come on sugarcube, they're all yours~."

".....Maybe just a little fun," Wulfric said before suckling from Applejack like a newborn and fondling Dash.

"Mmm yeah that's it hon~." Applejack moaned while sharing a kiss with Dash.

"Let's see what he's got down here~." Dash smirked as she undid his pants to see him standing at full mast and eager to get started while she took off her pants and helped AJ out of hers.

"Mmm say sugarcube, you wanna bite me~?" Applejack grinned down at her lover still suckling her tits to his hearts content.

"That'll be hard to do given my condition my sweet~." Wulfric said after detatching from her breast while Rainbow began to stroke his rod.

"Don't worry, we'll be gentle~." The farm mare said as she carefully straddled her lover.

"You ready~?" She asked playfully as she prepared to smother his face with her rump.

"Like you need to ask." Wulfric smirked before she plopped her cheeks on his face and let out a small moan.

"Mmm dig in sugarcube~." Applejack hummed when Rainbow suddenly grabbed her chest and began kneading it like dough.

"You know cowgirl, for an apple farmer you got some pretty sweet melons and let's not forget that plump peach back there~." Dash said before giving her rear a smack.

"Mmm well yer not so bad yourself Dash, specially with them killer legs of yours~." Applejack returned the compliment by sliding her hand down her pants as they began to make out while Wulfric found his tongue way to her moist cunt and began servicing her.

"By the All-Father, enough foreplay!" All three of them heard Hilda from the other side of the door.

"Hilda?" Rainbow looked back with her pants halfway down as she stormed into the room.

"Sigrid and I are trying to cheer up Wiglaf after the shit he just went through. So either get to the fucking, or cover your mouths with the other." She then turns back around and heads for where Arminius is being kept.

"She always was the impatient type." Wulfric smirked before bringing his teeth down on Applejacks rear, much to her delight as she looked down at him with a hungry grin.

"I think she's right though hon, you look more than ready~."

"Damn right, I am~." Wulfric said as Applejack turned around and brought herself down for a full-fledged kiss.

"Mmm yeah give it to him cowgirl~." Rainbow began to play with herself as she watched her friend begin gently riding her lover, her every breath a sound of pleasure and love as her hips and chest bounced.

"Mmm if I wasn't so beat up, I'd fuck you like a bear in heat~." Wulfric complained as he restrained himself from going any further knowing it would alert the hospital staff.

"Don't worry, Wulfy. We'll take care of you, tonight~," Rainbow said while inserting another finger in her pussy.

"Ah...I swear-mmm-I'll get back your treasures." Wulfric huffed before having his face smothered by the farm mares bosom as she began to bounce her hips a little faster.

"Mmm you're sexy when you talk like that hon~."

Wulfric moaned into the tits while grabbing her ass. After a few more moments, Applejack let out a short yelp and quickly covered her mouth as she felt his seed flood its way into her womb. When the lover started catching their breath, Applejack kissed Wulfric once more and giggled as his hands playfully patted her ass before she dismounted, allowing Rainbow to take her seat when the pegasus did something a bit more daring.

"Hey big man, got enough juice in ya to do it while standing~?" she asked while patting her butt playfully.

"I think I can manage." Wulfric gave a slight grunt while getting up. Once he was on his feet, he walked up behind Dash and started trailing kisses along her neck.

"Mmm...you can put it anywhere, I won't complain~." Dash moaned quietly as his hands glided all over her body and wings. Even with his arms injured, she could feel his strength as he groped her chest and gently pushed her onto his hospital bed while brushing her tail aside.

"Anywhere you said?" Wulfric teased but Dash had a pretty good idea of what he had in mind when he suddenly pulled her mane out of nowhere and held one of her arms behind her back.

"Mmm, what did you have in mind~?" Dash asked before feeling Wulfric's tip poke at her backdoor.

"That I'm about to be a real pain in the ass right about now~!" He then thrusts forward.

Without warning, her head was suddenly shoved into the pillow as she gave a very loud grunt before feeling her flank getting ploughed roughly. Again, Dash had found herself in a position that made her feel disgusted with herself many times before but with her new lover it felt right, in fact it excited her as she tried to keep quiet each time she felt him slam into her with what strength he could muster.

"Mmm that's it big guy, gimme all ya got~." She encouraged as her arm was released and Wulfric grabbed her by the hips to steady himself as they kept going.

"I'm gonna tear that ass raw~!" Wulfric growled while plowing his rainbow love with what strength he had left.

The two nearly lost themselves in their primal lust when Rainbow managed to flip herself on her back and kiss her stag as she held tight to his antlers, listening to him breathing and grunting like he was doing an nonstop workout.

"Mmm come on Wulfy say it~." Dash hinted before licking his neck which seemed to rile him up more as he pushed deeper.

"Grr you're my little fucktoy~!" Wulfric hissed quietly into her ear while she held on tight.

Calling her that, sent a shiver up her spine and a tingle in her pussy as he kept plowing her. "Call me that again~."

"You're my little fucktoy~!" Wulfric said a little louder before smacking her rear.

Dash hissed in pain and pleasure while holding on as tight as she could.

"Grrr Dash I don't think I can hold it any longer!" Wulfric strained as he felt like he was ready to explode.

"Nnng me too~! switch holes now~!" Dash tried not to scream as she felt his cock push into her hot snatch while he gave her another kiss.

"Mmm the next time we do this, I'm not stopping til you're carrying my offspring~!" wulfric declared as he held her up by her flank and began bouncing her on his cock.

"Mmm buck yeah~! I wouldn't mind carrying a few of your brats~." Dash moaned before Wulfric exploded inside her. At the last second, Dash screamed her lungs out into the pillow with sweat dripping down her brow and her eyes rolling back as her lover filled her to the point it felt like she was ready to burst.

As the last of his stamina began to drain, the girls carefully tucked their lover back in bed and gave him a quick spongebath just as the nurse walked in to check on her patient, had it not been for the smell of the soap now filling the room she might have suspected something was going on.

"Alright ladies, once you're done you must check out. visiting hours are almost over."

"Shame, I was enjoying the special treatment." Wulfric said while slyly moving his hand on both his lovers flanks as they put away the bathing equipment.

"Later~," Applejack whispered before the two mares left the room.

The leaders of the resistance all sat in the conference room, while some who were away connected with the group via holo crystal. Double Edge sat at the head of the table with Cherry at his side while Queen Rain Shine sat close by.

“Members of this council,” Double Edge said. “I would like to start this meeting off by wishing Lord Wulfric and Arminius a full recovery.” Double nodded at the projection of Wulfric as he sat in his bed. “Second of all, I would like to address a new threat that I have been investigating with Cherry and Queen Rain Shine that has been brewing far to the eastern mountains.”

"What is this threat?" Chrysalis inquired while fanning herself.

“There is a band of Kirin mercenaries,” Double said, reaching into his cloak and pulled out a bloody rag with Queen Rain Shine’s royal sigil covered in blood. The sigil was crossed out as Double held it in front of everyone. “This band is in the midst of staging a coup.”

"There is more." Rain Shine added as she stood from her seat.

"We discovered that my kidnapping and this coup are intertwined. One of my council members has betrayed my kingdom to the Stonehooves so that he may take the throne for himself as its new emperor and to make matters worse, he is taking all of my kingdoms riches to fund our enemies campaign against us. We've had reports of starvation and disease running rampant."

To this, the council began talking amongst themselves as Cadence called them to order.

“Bastards…” Wulfric cursed.

“What do you propose we do?” Cadence asked.

“I will take care of the matter myself,” Double said and turned to Cadence. “I shall also request the aid…of the Crystal Zealots for this mission.”

"Who are they?" Marshall asked as he leaned on the table.

“An elite force of the Crystal Empire that is only second to that of the royal guard,” Cadence said. “But Double Edge, those crystal ponies are a tad brash.”

“The only thing those meat heads care about is a good fight,” Double scoffed. “Luckily, I’ll be giving them just that.”

"It's a long journey to the eastern mountains. Can we afford such a venture?" Luna asked, knowing the journey would be a long one.

"We may not have a choice." Shining said as he showed them a map of the territories.

"While we secured a victory in the myre, Dainn is already mustering his forces for another assault and thanks to the noble houses backing him up he's got no shortage of troops."

"There is one exception though." Twilight interjected while pointing to a certain area of the map.

"The Kingdom of Prance has actually started a resistance movement. They've been sending their best guerilla fighters to harass and disrupt his supply runs."

"They use Gorilla's in Prance?" Pinkie sounded confused as their was a mixed response to her question.

"Anyways. If we could get in contact with the queen, we might be able to secure an alliance but who could-"

"I'll go." Marshall sighed as he stood from my seat.

"I know of a secret road into the kingdom plus...I've been away from home long enough."

“Marshall…” Double said, with a stern expression. “Are you sure you…want to go back?”

“Go back?” Cadence perked up, along with everyone else. “You’re from Prance, Marshall?”

"Unfortunately, yes." The warden sighed.

"My full name is Marshall Avalon Chevalier."

"The Chevaliers? That's one of the most prestigious military houses in the kingdom!" Luna gasped.

"But that would mean..."

"I am the lost son of House Chevalier. The one who supposedly vanished in the civil war."

“But…Franz Chevalier did not have a son,” Luna said. “The last my sister and I saw of him was when his wife was pregnant with his two daughters.”

"I'm a bastard." Marshall said bitterly.

"Hidden in shame for fear of the scandal that would ruin my fathers status. He even refused to acknowledge me when I was held hostage...said he could make "Better Sons" even if I was killed."

"THAT LOWDOWN VARMINT!!" Applejack shouted, unable to restrain herself.

“Marshall,” Double said. “Didn’t you once tell me you would kill your blood father if you ever went back? What about your adoptive family? The Chandeliers?”

Luna spat out her water and coughed.

“THE CHANDELIERS?! THE ADVISORS OF THE ROYAL FAMILY?!” Luna shrieked.

"Auntie please. Compose yourself." Cadence scolded her aunt, much to the embarrassment of the others.

"I guess I could go to them but...if they found out what I did...what I was doing for the past year..."

"Hon, they're your family; yer kin. they'd understand." Applejack said, encouraging her friend.

"But you all know me, you know I served Blueblood. If they found out-"

"They would understand." Twilight said.

“What about your blood father?” Double pressed. “What makes you think he’d even consider lending his support?”

"If he goes against the crown, it'll be his final mistake." Marshall sounded hopeful when he said those words as his hand gripped his sword pommel tightly as if to keep the blade from springing out of its scabbard.

"Well then I guess we have a plan. I would join you friends but the doctor said I will be in this blasted bed for a month and even Arminius will take a few more days for the poison to work its way out of his system." Wulfric sighed with regret knowing he wouldn't be joining this new adventure.

"I think it's only right that my friends and I go with Marshall to Prance while Cherry and the queen go to the Kirin Lands." Twilight suggested her contribution to Double Edges plan.

"I also have something to contribute," a voice from Wulfric's line said and his friend, Surt, came into view. "Wulfric." He turned to his chieftain and pulled out a scroll that looked badly torn up and had a little blood on it. "This...this came from our homeland. Look at the sigil."

Wulfric arched a brow and took the scroll to look at the mark. He gasped when he recognized it as one of the other clans' sigil.

"It can't be..." Wulfric gasped, having recognized the symbol.

"Who's it from?" Rainbow asked after seeing his expression.

"Dotta of the Iron Horn," Surt said, placing a hand on Wulfric's shoulder. "If she lives, then perhaps the others too survived."

"From some friends back home hon?" Applejack asked after noticing a tear in his eye.

"I thought we were the only ones who made it...I...I have to go back!" Wulfric said, surprising everyone when he struggled to sit up.

"Hold up there pal, you just said no adventures for a month." Shining Armor reminded his friend of his condition much to the dismay of the eager chieftain.

"But...my firends-"

"Can wait a bit longer. Once you've recovered your strength we can help get you back to the northlands." Cadence said when one of the servants came into the room and whispered something in her ear.

"Oh already? I'm sorry everyone but Flurry has woken from her nap and needs me."

"Then before we go, all in favor of this plan raise your hands." Shining said as the council members raised their hands in a unanimous decision.

"Very good, council adjourned."

As the council dispersed, Double approached Marshall on the way out.

"Quite the gamble you've taken, friend," Double said. "I still remember the late nights overhearing you force your voice to hide your old Prench accent."

"Took me years to loose it but I still the know the ways of the court." Marshall winked before taking a deep breath.

"My only real problem is telling my adoptive family that Lightning Dust is almost a month pregnant with my first child...mother is gonna flip."

"Shame I can't come with you," Double said. "I've always wanted to visit, maybe interact with some of the locals?"

"Uh huh you mean see how many skirts will be lifted for you." Marshall scoffed before getting a friendly nudge.

"On a more serious note, I suggest showing the Kirin we are allies they can rely on."

"How?"

"When you defeated Red Hare, I had the men secure something of his." Marshall then called for two scouts to bring over a large chest to Double Edge and as he opened it, he found himself staring at Red Hares shattered armor.

Double picked up one of the pieces and examined it.

"Bastard got was coming to him for threatening my woman," Double growled. "And now there's another scumbag out there just like him."

"There are many just like him and they will fall." Marshall said as they went their separate ways to prepare for the journey. Days went by into preparing for the long voyage to the Kirin Kingdom with Rain Shine receiving a royal farewell from her subjects as well as her comrades.

As requested, The Crystal Zealots were assembled as Doubles personal fighting force and had already gathered on the ship as they were given a last minute inspection before departure.

Double stepped before the Crystal Zealots as they all stood before him. Each crystal pony wore heavy crystal armor, armed with various crystal weaponry, and looked they wanted to ger going on the fighting as soon as possible.

"Zealots!" Double shouted. "Hear me! I am Lieutenant Commander Double Edge! I am your commanding officer for this mission! If any of you have any questions regarding our quest, speak now!"

"Will there be fighting sir? We've been only the defensive during this whole war and my sword arm is itching for a good scrap!" One of them declared with a British accent while maintaining his forward gaze.

"You'll have plenty of battles to fight, I guarantee it," Double said. "These Kirin are almost as relentless as the Stonehoofs. They are not to be trifled with. Not only that, but we are trying to prevent a coup from happening."

"Are we doing this alone sir? Doesn't seem right we're not taking at least half the army with us." Another asked in a more serious tone.

"Much as I would want reinforcements, we're all that can be afforded to send," Double said. "However, reports indicate there is a small band of loyal Kirin who are holding back this coup as best they can. We are to rendezvous with them and join the fight. That way, we'll have more of a fighting chance."

"Sounds like it'll be a blast." One of them smirked as they shared a quick chuckle.

"Glad you feel that way soldier cause once we get there, not only will we have secured an alliance with this kingdom but we will show these bastards that we will not sit by and watch them destroy our home! We are gonna march over there, get that queen back on her throne and send a message to Dainn that his day of reckoning is coming! Hoorah?!"

HOORAH!!

"Dismissed."

Meanwhile

On the ship headed for Prance, Marshall was in the captains quarters writing a personal letter to his family informing them of his impending visit yet each stroke of the quill felt heavy as a brick as he struggled to write down the words explaining his situation.

"What am I doing?" He asked himself when Raven kissed his cheek from behind.

"Adding something to the logbook captain?" She teased while cuddling him.

"Just sending a letter to my family...it's slow going." Marshall ran his hand down his face.

“It’s been almost fifteen years since I left home,” Marshall said. “Father always told me to follow my own path but I fear my path will bear mixed feelings from my family.”

"Does that path include telling them you are bedding two beautiful slave girls?" Lightning asked while laying in the bed next to them.

"Oh hardy har har my love. Just wait til you meet my mother." Marshall shot back with an unamused look before picking up his quill again.

"I just don't know what I'll say to them."

“Tell us what your family is like,” Raven said as she traced her finger on his back.

Marshall's thoughts drifted back to the day he was taken in by the Chandelier family, their loving smiles, the days he spent growing up in their home but the one memory that stuck was the day he had to watch his adoptive mother shed tears as he left home.

"They...were wonderful." Was all he would say to Raven before kissing her hand.

“My mother was always doting on me, ever since I was a colt,” Marshall said. “She’d always take pride in adopting me by saying, those Chevalier were fools for giving up such a handsome colt! I dare say you’ll have mares clambering in by the dozens just to stand in your handsome presence when you grow up!”

To this, the girls laughed after imagining their lover as a colt being smothered by his mother. Before they could reminisce any further, a crew member came knocking on the door to inform the knight captain that it was time to depart.

"You girls rest, I need to finish this."

The girls nodded and laid back in bed while cuddling each other. As Marshall wrote the letter, a memory he had long-since buried popped in his mind.

Prance, Twenty Years Ago

The howling storm over the jewel city of Prance as the rain fell down and pelted the streets below. However, the city itself was in a state of utter turmoil. The citizens of Prance were at each other’s throats, the army could barely keep them at bay, and there were sounds of conflict in nearly every corner of the city. Near the Prench Palace, away from the fighting and death, a massive four-story estate sat proud as local security found cover under the roofs or in the barracks. Inside the estate, a stallion and a mare sat together by the fire with a few servants standing by. The couple were enjoying each other’s company with their two young daughters, until they heard the footsteps of a maid frantically running to address them.

“Monsieur and Madame Chandelier,” the maid said with a bow. “I just request your presence immediately.”

The noble couple looked at each other curiously as they both sat up and followed the maid. Their daughters followed close by as they made their way to the entrance. As soon as they rounded the corner, the couple gasped when they saw a young colt, completely drenched from the rain, standing in the entryway. His clothes were torn, his eye was swollen black, and the poor colt couldn’t stop sniffling and weeping to himself.

“Mon dieu…!” The noble stallion said. “Marshall?! Is that you, boy?!”

From head to toe, the boy was covered in mud and twigs yet this did not stop Lady Chandelier from looking at him with worry.

"Oh you poor dear, come warm yourself by the fire."

"I want our physician down here at once." Lord Chandelier commanded as they brought him to the living room.

The servants nodded and bowed as the Lord and Lady led young Marshall into the living room. The poor colt couldn’t stop crying as he was sat down by the fire.

“What happened, mon garçon,” Lord Chandelier asked. “Who would beat a helpless colt?”

“Mon…” Marshall spoke through his sniffles. “Mon père…”

"Your father?" Lady Chandelier reached out to comfort him when the little colt curled up in fear as if someone was about to strike him again.

“That damn salaud has gone too far this time!” Lord Chandelier growled.

“He said…he said he was going to kill me…” Marshall spoke. “He said…that he has the hammer and anvil…to make new and better sons.”

"Shh sh shh. Say no more, you're safe here." The lady said before giving him a kiss to his forehead. When the doctors examined him, it was discovered that he had been severely beaten in both the front and back of his body as well as getting that black eye when the servants came in with new clothes for the boy.

"We've also drawn a warm bath for him milady."

“Good, merci,” the lady said. “Come along, dearie, let’s get you cleaned up.”

The servants led the colt away so he could be cleaned and tended to. The lady and the lord watched him go as their hearts broke for him.

“I’ve always known Chevalier was scum. But to beat his own son and disown him so disgracefully…” the lord sighed.

"No doubt to preserve his already faltering reputation. Half the kingdom knows he's a Philanderer-Ptoo!" Lady Chandelier spat slightly before turning to her daughters.

"Girls, I need you both to do something for me. Look after this young man, play with him. I think he could use some friends after what he's been through."

“Okay, mama!” The girls chirped. They ran off to go find Marshall and up the stairs. They came to one of the many rooms where Marshall had just finished bathing and the physician was looking at his back.

"There we go. You'll be fit as a fiddle in no time after a good nights rest."

After some time had passed, the family came to check on the boy now sound asleep in their bed while their daughters watched over him carefully as if he were still an infant.

"Darling, for years we had hoped for a son. I think this child is the answer to our prayers." Lady Chandelier whispered while holding her husbands hand.

"I agree. While circumstance lead this boy to our doorstep, I think fortune has smiled on our family at last." The lord said while nodding to himself.

"I will make the proper arrangements. This night, Marshall Avalon Chevalier is no more. From this day forward he will be Marshall Chandelier."

After finishing his letter, Marshall applied a special wax seal to the parchment before setting it on fire and casting its ashes into the wind as the ship sailed out of port alongside the one with Double Edges crew. The two knights said a silent farewell to one another and the ships parted ways.

"Double Edge, will your friend be alright?" Cherry Blossom asked while clinging to him.

“I’ve known Marshall for a long time…” Double sighed. “I’m one of the few who knows his story. He once told me he never would go back unless he had no choice. Guess this war was as good of an excuse as any.”

"He will do what he must, the same can be said of our group." Rain Shine said with her eyes fixed on the horizon.

"The day I was taken from my homeland was the most terrible thing I ever experienced and after seeing what this...king has put my people through, I pray I can make things right."

Double Edge placed a comforting hand on Rain’s.

“Fear not, my lady, I swear that all of your people will be free once more,” Double proclaimed.

"My my Double Edge, you already have Cherry Blossom yet you are trying to charm me? Such a bold young man you are." Rain Shine teased while the rest of her servants began to snicker a little.

Double stood there for a moment before clearing his throat. “Please excuse my rudeness, my lady,” Double said with a bow. “I meant no disrespect to you or Cherry.”

"But I do thank you for your encouragement, I know that this war has been hard on your kingdom as well and that we are asking you to take a great risk in aiding us."

Using a smugglers route provided by the sailors, the ship sailed through the seas avoiding any contact with other merchant ships as well as the various sea monsters that stalked the oceans of Equestria while keeping a watchful eye on the horizon.

“What can you tell me about this usurper Kirin?” Double asked.

Rain Shine was quiet for several minutes before taking a deep breath.

“He is but a puppet, the real mastermind behind this coup…is my brother,” Rain Shine mumbled.

"Your brother?"

"Khan to be exact. When I was chosen to be ruler of the Kirin over him, he became enraged and as you know we Kirin undergo a transformation when we lose control of our rage, in that moment he attacked me during my coronation and so I was given no choice but to banish him."

“You left out the worst part, your majesty,” Cherry said.

“Khan’s anger was so great that his transformation ended up being permanent,” Rain Shine said. “Another reason why I banished him was because such a thing is taboo among the Kirin.”

"He's a Nirik?" Double Edge sounded shocked when he heard this.

"A demon and a disgrace to our people." Rain Shine said, trying to keep her composure as the ship sailed on.

As night gave way to the stars, the crew were safely tucked away in their cots save for Double Edge who took this moment to get some fresh air and stretch his legs while being accompanied by Cherry Blossom.

"The night sky is beautiful." Cherry said while looking at the stars twinkling like diamonds.

“Indeed you are,” Double said. “The stars are nice too.”

Cherry laughed at her lovers compliment before a strong gust sent chills up her spine and made her cling to her stallion for warmth.

"I forgot how cold the sea is at night." She shuddered while Double Edge held her close.

Double wrapped his arm around her and held her close. “Then perhaps I should warm you up~.”

"Double Edge! we're on a ship, someone might hear." Cherry protested as her cheeks flushed pink from his suggestion.

“Not if we’re quiet~,” Double whispered as he gently caressed her thigh.

"Double we can't..." Cherry tried to protest further as his hands began to work their magic yet the idea of being caught seemed to excite her more as her heart began to race with every second.

"Perhaps I might offer a solution?" Queen Rain Shine appeared from the shadows, her smirk hidden behind her fan as she stepped out in her evening robes.

"My personal quarters should be more than enough to suit your...personal needs~."

"Y-your majesty! please forgive us we-" Cherry was cut off when Rain Shine held up her hand.

"There's no need to be shy my dear, it's only right that two young lovers enjoy themselves on such a romantic evening aboard a ship under a starry sky."

"But..." Rain Shine snapped her fan shut to reveal her smirk as well as her voluptuous body.

"I request that I join you as well~."

A pin dropped as both Double and Cherry’s eyes twitched.

“WHAT/I BEG YOUR PARDON?!”

"Is it not surprising? Even an empress has to have a little fun now and then." With a clap of her hands, the two were immediately brought to Rain Shines personal quarters to find a lavish bedroom decorated with elaborate furniture as well as a few potted plants to make it look like a palace fit for royalty.

"M-my empress what is the meaning of this?" Cherry asked in a mix of shock and confusion.

"It's quite simple my sweet Cherry Blossom. I wish to join you two this evening." The empress stated while seating herself on the bed.

“My lady, no offense, but I’m not entirely sure about this,” Double confessed. “I mean, why me? I’m just a soldier.”

"That's why you're the perfect candidate~." Rain Shine began to show a predatory look in her eyes as she crawled forward, her chest practically exposed to the stallion.

"Every queen needs a consort don't you agree my sweet Cherry Blossom~?"

“You want me…to be your consort?” Double asked in shock.

“I’m both shocked and honored…” Cherry said.

"There are two reasons for this. The first is to mainly secure an alliance with Equestria so that we might better our relations with our two nations and what better way than by bestowing a hero with the highest honor a royal can give?"

"Hero? me?" Double asked when the empress slowly began to remove her top.

"The second is that as an empress I must have an heir but because of this war, no man has proven worthy enough to be my mate...that is until you came along and if you wish it, I will also allow Cherry Blossom to become part of the line of succession~."

"My empress that's too much!" Cherry protested as she knelt before her ruler.

"I am but a humble chamber maid, I am not worthy."

“You forget, Cherry, the Blossom clan has served the royal family for generations,” Rain said.

“Truly?” Double asked, sounding interested.

"Yes. We have always been loyal servants to the royal household but for a servant to become a royal is unthinkable! I am not worthy of such an honor."

"My dear Cherry Blossom you're like a daughter to me." Rain Shine smiled while making Cherry join her in bed.

"You have been a loyal friend and servant for many moons so it's only right I reward you for your loyal service." She said while undressing her in front of her lover.

"Also I am very interested to see what kind of man you bagged yourself. Hearing the two of you that night made me envious."

"You were...jealous your majesty?" Cherry asked before her chest was suddenly squeezed.

"Indeed. like you, I was forced to give my chastity to a disgusting lowlife but you were still able to find the man you love and that made me jealous~."

“Double?” Cherry said to her stallion.

“I’m at an impasse here,” Double said. “On one hand, it’s an honor, but on the other I’ll only do it if you consent to it.”

"Mm such a devout lover, he'll make a fine husband for you my dear."

"H-HUSBAND?!?" Cherry's face completely lit up at the mention of her and Double becoming newlyweds.

"And our children will be so lucky to have a father like him~."

"CHILDREN?!?" Double shouted in the same tone.

“Good stars, what have I gotten myself into?” Double said sheepishly.

"So my dear, what do you say? There are two lovely beauties who are just dying for your touch~." Rain Shine smirked as she hugged Cherry Blossom close.

"I don't mind being second if that's the issue~."

“Ahem…please excuse us?” Double said as he politely took Cherry aside, not bothering to cover her, so they could speak in private. “Well, this certainly is not what I was expecting. Only young colts dream of opportunities like this.”

"Um well if it's a command from my empress..." Cherry said shyly while twiddling her fingers.

"And I don't mind doing it if you don't..."

“Cherry, I don’t think this is supposed to be a command from Rain Shine,” Double said. “I think she’s testing you. She wants you to make a decision of your own accord.”

"But she is my empress and I have to obey her..." Cherry replied, her feelings completely mixed about the situation.

“But what do you want?” Double insisted.

Cherry thought long and hard about her answer as she took Double Edges hand and pressed it against her cheek.

"Well more than anything I want you to be happy and...if this is truly what most colts dream about then...I'd be happy to help make your dream come true." She said while bashfully looking away, making her appear cute in her stallions eyes.

Double kissed her cheek and nodded as they walked back to Rain Shine.

“Your majesty, it would be an honor to become your consort,” Double said.

“And…am okay with this,” Cherry said. “Including being part of the line of succession. I would be an equal honor as well.”

"Then what are we waiting for my dears? Lovers first~." Rain Shine scooted aside to make room for the couple as Double Edge guided his love into bed.

Double kissed Cherry deep as she removed his armor for him. Rain Shine then got a full on view of Double’s chiseled frame as his muscles flexed with every movement they made.

"My my Cherry, you certainly know how to pick em~." The Kirin empress complimented while watching the lovers.

"Don't think about blaming the candle this time~." Double Edge teased while kissing his way down to her waistband that was still tied in a neat little bow.

Cherry moaned as Double pulled the bow undone and left her bare. He laid her on her back and spread her legs so he could gently kiss around her sex.

"Mmm eee! Double Edge that tickles~!!" Cherry giggled while holding his head in place but her stallion would not relent as he began pecking his way back up to her smiling face and gently rubbed her thighs while holding her hand.

"Don't leave me out dear~." Rain Shine beckoned as she laid herself next to Cherry, her eyes smoldering with desire for Double Edge as she slowly pulled her robe aside to expose her royal chest.

Double had to look twice at the bountiful bosom that belonged to the empress. The size difference was staggering as Cherry had a double C-cup whole Rain Shine packed a pair of double I-cup breasts. Double smirked as he moved over Rain Shine and their lips were mere centimeters apart.

“May I partake in your luscious lips, my lady~?” Double asked.

"You may~." The empress played along with his act before they finally kissed. For Rain Shine, this was the first genuine kiss she had since her enslavement and savored every moment of it as Doubles hands explored her body.

"Mmm now let's see what we have here~." Double Edge smirked the moment his hands found their way to her royal rump and began massaging her cheeks like dough and giving each one a playful smack that made the empress giggle with lust.

"Mmm do it harder~." Rain shine murred as they kissed again.

Double obliged by rearing back and cracked on across her ass, making it giggle.

“My, my, Rain, what a wonderful flank you have~,” Double said as he groped both cheeks as she moaned into his neck. “I’m quite fortunate to claim this for my own~.”

"Oooh not just me my new lover~." Rain shine reminded Double Edge of his duty to Cherry Blossom who was eagerly awaiting her turn as she presented her flank to him with a playful giggle.

"Don't keep her waiting my love~."

Double nodded and left the empress to return to Cherry. Cherry had already spread her legs and Double positioned himself over her and pressed the tip of his cock at her entrance. Rain Shine got a close-up view of the stallion’s tool parting Cherry’s pussy as he slid inside.

"Ahhh~..." Cherry sighed as her stallion filled her and began to plow his way into her womb while the ship gently rocked against the waves. The lovers were distracted for a moment when Rain Shine used her magic to cast a spell around the room before opening the blinds.

"Now nobody will hear us."

“Much obliged~,” Double smirked and started thrusting harder.

"Ah! Ah~! H-hold me tighter~!!" Cherry said as she held her arms out as Double Edge began to go all out on her.

“That’s it, Sir Double~,” Rain moaned as she pleasured herself. “Buck my hand servant. Make her beg for your love~.”

Cherry was still bashful as she could feel her Empresses eyes on her while Double Edge kept up his pace and even bit down on one of her breasts to make her give out a loud squeak as her legs suddenly sprang up straight in the air.

"Oh my~." Rain Shine covered her smile with her hand as Cherry kept making loud squeals while clawing at her lovers back.

"Double Edge...ahhh~!!" Cherry's mane turned into pink flames as her emotions began to go out of control.

"This is...so embarrassing~." She moaned while Double Edge pushed deeper into her womb.

"I'm being bred in front of my empress~!"

The flames of her mane danced around but nothing was set ablaze, in fact they were warm and welcoming as Double Edge moved his fingers through them and felt like he was touching the purest silk ever spun before taking his lovers hand.

"Nnng Cherry I'm about to..."

"Do it, it's okay I'm safe~!" Cherry moaned as they held each other tight.

"I love you Double Edge~!"

The flames then erupted into a bright flash that lit up the entire room but surprisingly nothing was scorched and the furniture was left standing. As the lovers took a moment to catch their breath, Double Edge and Cherry Blossom exchanged a quick kiss before he was suddenly yanked off of her and thrown to the bed by Rain Shine.

"Now that you've warmed up, it's my turn~." The Kirin Empress grinned as she discarded her robe and pinned Double Edge down to the mattress.

Double Edge had to do a double take as he marbled at the empress’s flawless body. Her curvy hips, her slender midsection, her ample flank, and her very generous bust made her the ideal woman.

“It perplexes me how you don’t have a man, Rain,” Double said as he glided his hands from her back to her flank cheeks.

"I would've given you my chastity had it not been stolen from me but there was a benefit to being a slave~." Rain Shine smirked while reaching down to his crotch.

"Benefit?" Double Edge Questioned when she whispered into his ear.

"Now I can please you in ways you've only dreamed of and I won't stop til you are completely satisfied~."

“Rain.” Double cupped her cheek. “You don’t need to satisfy me.”

“Excuse me?” Rain blinked.

“If you want to be with me.” He smiled at her that made her blush. “Then just say so.”

"You are such a sweet man~." She purred before going down to give him a kiss as their fingers locked with each other.

She smells wonderful. Double Edge thought to himself as the smell of her hair caught his attention and he began to stroke it with his hand before they broke the kiss.

"Mmm touch me more~." Rain Shine moaned while guiding his hands all over her body.

Double entry glided his hands along her perfect body. He stroked along her waist, her stomach, her back, until he made it to her breasts. She flinched when he made contact with her bosom.

“Sensitive?” Double asked playfully.

"Mmm that's what happens when they're this size." She giggled before feeling them get massaged.

"Ohh I've never had my breasts massaged so gently~. Most of the time they were squeezed and sucked like some animal was trying to rip them off." She let out a sigh just before a small white droplet fell onto Doubles tongue and she began to lean more against him with her entire body practically blocking out the light.

Double smirked around her nipple and suckled gently. He continued to massage her breasts as more milk leaked out, to which he happily drank.

"Oooh." Rain Shine shuddered at the gentleness of his touch as his rod began to rise to full mast once more and bumped itself against her royal bottom.

"Mmm seems I have your little friends attention~." She giggled before raising her hips slightly.

"Show me what you can do sir knight~." She aims her pussy right above his shaft before slowly lowering her hips. The empress shuddered as inch by inch of his cock penetrated her until it managed to kiss the entrance of her womb. Something no other male who defiled her could even manage before.

"Nnng...you're highness-"

"Call me Rain~."

"Rain, you're so tight~!" Double Edge complimented as she began to move her hips. Rain moaned with Double as she lightly bounced on his shaft. Her back arched as he sunk his hands into her flanks.

Their pleasure would only increase when Double Edge managed to latch on to one of her bouncing boobs to replenish his energy as the bed seemed to rock more than the waves outside the ship and just like witch Cherry Blossom, Rain Shines mane began to flare up into a jade green flame as her emotions ran wild with her stallion.

"Mmm Double Edge, I want you on top~." She moaned while looking down at her nursing lover.

The knight happily obliged the queen by rolling on top while still keeping a firm hold on her tit as he began thrusting into her vigorously while Rain Shine gripped the sheets for fear of being pushed off the edge. Cherry who had managed to recover some of her stamina crawled to the other side of the kirin queen and helped herself to her remaining breast that was flopping back and forth like a glob of jello before being seized by her mouth.

"Mmm yes dear, suck your queen dry~!" Rain Shine encouraged her attendant by smacking her rear before feeling Double Edge pull on her with his teeth.

Double’s thrusts were more powerful as he ravished Rain Shine. Rain Shine wrapped her legs around him and her eyes rolled back while her milk poured into his mouth. Just then, Double felt tension build up in his groin as he continued treating.

“My flower,” Double grunted. “I am close! I will release inside you!”

"Mmm give me every drop~." Rain shine giggled as she locked her legs tightly around his waist.

The moment Double Edge released inside her, the queens mane erupted into a blazing inferno with a heat that seemed more intense than Cherry's and just as before the room remain untouched and Double Edge collapsed from exhaustion as he fell between her mountainous boobs to catch his breath.

"My my Sir Double Edge, you truly are incredible~." Rain Shine complimented while stroking his mane like a child.

"I don't suppose you have another round in you~?" Cherry asked as she looked down at his tired expression.

"S-sorry girls but I'm spent..."

“Fair enough,” Rain Shine said as they cuddled together. “Thank you for becoming my consort, Sir Double. Please take good care of me.”

As for Double, a stirring feeling welled up in his heart as the two mares smothered him on both sides. His love for Cherry was still strong as ever but he couldn’t shake the new budding sensation with Rain. Especially since they just made love. Only time will tell what else was in store for the lieutenant.

End.

Author's Note

Bit of an update on my personal life.

My grandpa's not doing so well as he's having a hard time getting around without a wheelchair, also I've had some personal stuff to deal with including the renovation for the kitchen I mentioned a while back. Rest assured I will try to update this story as much as I can so please be patient.