Juicy walked through a garden with plants on all sides, vines growing down what looked like old brick walls and grass on all sides. The pathway was made of smooth stone while the area was lit above by sky windows letting in artificial light. June and Flurry followed a little ways behind, soon finding a large open area with a large waterfall, large pool, statues of ponies including one that kind of looked like Juicy. A wooden table sat in the middle with several comfy looking chairs surrounding it. There was a glass ceiling and painted dark sky above. The place was lit by lanterns that hung from cables from the ceiling. The moon seemed to give off its own artificial glow as the walls surrounding them seamed to be thick with lush green vines.

Several patches of flowers lay around them, stairs leading down into an underwater tunnel and a lone wooden door next to it could be seen at the far end of the room. The sounds of the waterfall were soft as the place felt calming in a sense. Juicy sat down at the end of the table, readjusting the cloth around her breasts. "Tea?" She questioned the two of them as they sat down next to each other on the opposite side of the table.

The two nodded and soon two cups appeared in front of them, warm with a little steam coming off of them. A cup of sugar appeared nearby while a plate of cookies appeared next to it. June poured in some sugar while Flurry took a cautious sip. It tasted like ginger. It was a bit hot though so she set it back down.

Juicy smiled and gestured around her. "This is special place made for those that have been granted the title of Guardian. A messenger of the Entity if you will. Their envoy, their helper, their watcher, its all the same really."

The Changedling stirred her own cup that had come into existence mere seconds ago. "You both look confused... So let me explain a few things, then I will open up to any questions you have." She took a sip.

"First things first, do you know how long I have been here?"

June raised her hand. "I think you mentioned coming here many years before anyone else, but I don't think you ever told us exactly how long."

"Correct. I can't say for sure how long its been myself, time flows differently here. What I do know is that while my aging has slowed and time has allowed me a long reprieve, my clock will still run out eventually. And when that time comes, the Entity will morn me, then accept the fact its caretaker and long time friend, will be unable to continue making sure it is well fed and taken care of. Few things can manage to shake its resolve... This is one certainly comes close."

She stirred her tea. "This place may begin to fall to ruin. It will take time but without the proper care in ensuring a happy food source, it can only do so much. It has incredible powers beyond our understanding, but it has needs of others just like we do. It needs love and care." She paused. "And of course, good emotions. It feeds on the good emotions we give off. The feeling of overcoming an obstacle, the feeling of bonding to someone you love, companionship, casual sex, the list goes on and on."

Juicy sighed and folded her arms. "Long story short, we have come to an understanding that someone will need to take up the reigns eventually. But how and who was the problem. It would need to be someone powerful. Someone who could live to possibly see a few millennia pass while showing no sign of age. We were at a loss at first..." She glanced up and smiled.

"Then fate suddenly took an incredible turn. One that still boggles my mind even now. We opened our hopes and bridged the gap between worlds once more in hopes of finding a possible creature to meet our goals. Despite the risks, despite how unstable this world becomes whenever we open ourselves up, we had to take a chance of even just a few possible candidates falling in. Even if they could not fit the bill, the chance of others choosing to stay would at least help build longevity within this realm. Never did we conceive that we might find someone who is everything we could have hope for so soon."

Flurry pointed at herself. "Wait, was this all just a happy accident or something? Me falling in here and all that?"

"You falling in here was a twist of fate... The Entity could sense someone out there, someone who may be the one, it cast a line out and pretty much hoped for the best. But everything after you feel in was the will of hope and a few nudges from me and the Entity."

Juicy stood up and walked over to the pool, staring down into it for a moment before turning back to them. "You are an Alicorn. You will live for thousands of years, maybe even more. That already checks a few boxes but then... You fell in love. With a Changedling no less. Someone else with a longer live expectancy thanks to their incredible genes. Better than even Changelings.

She lightly gestured at June. "Changedlings as they came to be known as, do not need to feed on love like vampires in order to survive. They can feed on what is given and continue to live and grow with that. The possibility of starvation and stress that can do to the body over time has now been mostly taken care of. The unquenchable thirst does not do well to the mind or body. But thanks to recent changes, that no longer has to be a factor. Their DNA is now positioned to produce several different kinds of offspring while setting themselves up to live for an exceptionally long time, so long as they have the proper place and love to do that."

A black tentacle came out of the water and slowly pushed the end of itself against Juicy's cheek. She hugged the end of it, softly kissing the tip. "To say we couldn't believe our luck would be an understatement. You two are everything we could have ever wanted and more."

Flurry stood up, placing her hands on the table. "Wait, where is this all going? What is it that you want from us?"

Juicy smiled. "To take my position and become the new Guardian of this realm."

Flurry sat back down as June stared back and forth in shock. The Changedling shook her head. "Wait, Aunty you can't be serious. Surely there must be more to this than that?"

"No that about sums it up." The Changeling said while massaging the black vine. "We want you both to become something amazing. You both working together to help build this place up. Start a village. Make plenty of offspring. Help insure this world will continue to grow and become something incredible. You need not worry, we will guiding you every step of the way."

Flurry looked like she was going to faint while June did her best to keep her lover still with her.

"I understand this is a lot to take in. But it won't happen all at once. I will teach you, show you what all you have to work with. I will give you everything you need. To build, to travel, to help make everything possible. You will be allowed to go at your own pace, after all, you have all the time in the world."

Flurry finally managed to get her senses under control as she wobbled back to her hooves again. "Ok... Let say I... Managed to comprehend the huge responsibility that was just thrust on me. What if I say no? I mean, I have friends and family back home. Will I be able to see them?"

Juicy sighed and shook her head. "The bridge is and has always been unstable. Perhaps one day you may find a way to stabilize it but as of right now, the best we can do is offer you some time to say whatever it is you want to the two who are currently trying to break down the front door as we speak."

The Changeling raised her hand and parted some vines, revealing a large mirror that swirled and changed, colors coming into focus as Twilight and Cadence came into view. Their words could be heard faintly on the other side. Though soon became louder as the image started to focus.

"Hang on, I think we got something. Boost the single! I... Can't believe this is working!"

Flurry turned and took a few steps towards the mirror, the image began to clear and as she stared into it, she immediately covered her eyes. "Ok, I've been fine up till now but this is where I draw the line."

Cadence and Twilight stood next to the portal naked, their faces inches away as they appeared to be trying to see into it. "Looks like this realm has something against clothing, going off of what Spike told us when he and his partners were here. It seems to be letting us look in now but I still can't breach the barrier. Still don't understand why being nude is suddenly making this work now..."

"Maybe it has something to do with purity or perhaps fertility?" Cadence guessed. Flurry shut her eyes and attempted to cover her ears.

June cocked her head. "What is going on?"

Flurry opened her eyes and ears, turning back to look back at her lover. She sighed. "That's my mom and aunt. I know nudity is just a part of life for you but this is still a bit much for me when it comes to family members." She mumbled under her breath. "Even though my parents are so sex positive to the point you'd think I would be somewhat used to this by now. Its incredible I have managed to remain their only daughter."

The Changedling let out a low chuckle. "Sounds like your parents are too far off from how mine are."

Juicy gestured to the mirror. "That is your way back by the way if you wish to use it. We had a slide at one point but I closed that off after awhile. I was worried someone may get sent back accidently that did not want to."

Flurry looked back at Juicy, then the portal and suddenly felt a wave of conflicting feels hit her like train. "But... I... This is too much. I don't..." Her eyes fell onto her lover, now feeling incredibly conflicted once again.

June brought Flurry into a tight hug, feeling their breasts smash against each other, their legs intertwine and their hands across each other's back. "I love you. With every part of my being..." June said softly. "I am not going to force you to stay here. If you want to head back, I understand. I will hate it. I may never find love again. But I want you to be happy more than anything else. I am asking you to chose to leave your old life behind and take a step into a crazy new one that I honestly did not realize till now might be so complicated. I am willing to face it together. This is my home. I can't leave it either. I doubt I could integrate well after spending my whole life here. I am sorry if I am dumping all this on you." She cried out, feeling tears begin to run down her face. "I didn't want to think about this, just enjoy my time with you..."

Flurry took a deep breath and let it out slowly. "I have a life back home... But I also have a ton of opportunities here..." She shook her head. She placed a hand against her lover's right cheek. "Come on, before I do anything, I should at least introduce you to my family."

June wiped her eyes. "Oh right." She let out a low laugh. "Heh, meeting one of the parents even if its for the last time... Sure."

The Alicorn took her by the hand, carefully broke from the hug and walked over. The two stood in front of the mirror and Twilight seemed to squint. "Hang on, I think I see Flurry. Its blurry though, I can't see her properly."

"If only I could be so lucky." Mumbled Flurry under her breath, trying to keep her eyes upwards.

June cocked her head in confusion. "What are you talking about, they look great. I can tell your aunt is a bit of nerd but she looks spry and your mom has such of a youthful look and energy to her."

"Glad you can see the beauty in them that way. I supposed without clothing, the taboo nature of it all goes out the window and you are left with only the traits that you present." Flurry said quietly, now realizing there may in fact be other reasons for why the Entity is the way that it is.

"Flurry? Can you hear us?" Cadence called out.

"Yeah." She called back. "I can hear you."

Both Alicorns jolted and grinned at each other. "Yes. Finally!" The both exclaimed at the same time.

"We've been trying to reach you for days now. I am glad it finally worked. Can you see us?"

"Unfortunately, yes." Flurry said while feeling the awkwardness hang heavy in the air.

Twilight blushed and went to cover herself while Cadence crossed her arms, first staring at Twilight then back to Flurry. "Have I taught you both nothing? Come on, its just anatomy. Be proud of what you are and what you have."

June weighed in. "See, I told you they look great and I am glad your mom thinks so too."

"We are Alicorns, I don't doubt that. Its just... This just feels really awkward." Flurry said while trying to look at her mate more than anything else.

"Oh, who is that. She sound lovely." Cadence said while Twilight appeared to be blocking her breasts with a couch cushion. Cadence batted it out of her hands without looking. "Remember, body positivity." She whispered before crossing her arms.

There was a pause. "M-my name is June. I'm a Changedling and my hobbies are reading and swimming. I am very much in love with your daughter." Flurry could tell she may have practiced that in her mind a few times.

Cadence seemed to gasp loud enough to cause all three to jump. "Ahh, my daughter found someone to love not just lust after? I cannot begin to describe how happy I am, Flurry. I can hardly see you, but I can tell you both look happy being next to each other."

"But that's the problem, I love her but I can't ask her to come with me and I hate to leave you all back home. It sounds like they need me here for something big. Something that goes well beyond anything I could ever imagine... What do I do?"

Cadence put her hands on her hips. "Stay there then."

Twilight and Flurry nearly fell over from the blunt statement. "What?!" They said in unison.

The pink Alicorn let out a loud laugh. "What? Its what makes the most sense. You found someone you have a strong connection with. That rare spark that just makes you know, that they are the one. I am the Princess of Love for a reason, I can tell you two got something. Something that goes behind a chemical reaction. A real joining of one's beings. I want you to be happy and to find someone. It sounds like you managed to do that and find a large purpose while there. I would be crazy to deny you that."

Twilight recovered. "Shining has been covering for us for days, waiting for us to bring her home. What are we going to tell him? Are you really sure about this?"

Cadence turn and nodded. "Absolutely. He'll be sad he didn't get to say goodbye but happy that she found someone special."

"But what about the my friends, family, everyone?"

The older Alicorn shook her head. "This sounds like a once in a life time gig. Trust me, you may be thinking you need to here with us but if you come back here, you will spend your life wondering what would have happened had you taken this chance. If you still want to come back, I won't stop you... But personally, and yes this does hurt me a bit to say this, I think you should stay. As someone who understand love, sometimes these things happen."

Twilight looked back and forth, clearly looking conflicted. Flurry felt the same, till June lightly kissed her cheek.
"Don't think about it too much... These past few days have been the best of my life."

Flurry closed her eyes. Her thoughts becoming a whirlwind. Then just as quickly as it did, she opened her eyes and all she saw was June, her new friends and the crazy destiny that was just laid out for her. In the end though, the thing that really mattered to her, the one keeping her from losing it, was currently standing beside her. She turned and gripped her lover's shoulders. She stared into her eyes deeply. "And they will continue to be. I may be making the single craziest decision of my life... But she's right. I can't imagine I am going to find anyone like you and it sounds like I could end up screwing things over for everyone else living here. Sure they may find someone else but what at the odds that I managed to get every check box. This may very well be what life has set up for me. And really... Its not just about me, its about you and so much more..."

Flurry turned back to her family and smiled. "Thanks... For everything. Tell everyone I am going to miss them and that I got one heck of job offer and a hot girlfriend to boot."

Cadence winked. "I am sure this is only goodbye for now. Until we meet again, I look forward to hearing plenty of stories."

Twilight sighed and groaned. "This is crazy. But I can't stop you. Good luck Flurry and to your new lover as well." She smiled.

The two began to fade as the sounds of the portal began to sputter and die out. Flurry placed a hand on the glass and smiled, watching her old life fade away. A part of her wanted to cry. June seemed to sense then and went for a tight hug, kissing her neck softly and telling her that she was glad Flurry decided to stay.

"I love you so much... I can't tell you what this means to me. I was trying to get ready to say goodbye but I didn't even know how to start..."

Flurry took a deep breath and smiled, she pulled back slightly and stared into June's eyes. "Well, guess we are stuck with each other forever now." She kissed her lightly on the lips and held it for a few seconds. The two held each other for a few minutes before Flurry couldn't help but laugh. "Is it weird that I really want to have sex and then cuddle with you right now?"

"No, because I want it too." June said with a grin.

Juicy clapped her hands together. "Wait just a little while longer, please. Am I going to assume you are willing to take up the offer?"

The two turned back, having almost forgot Juicy was still standing nearby, drinking tea. Flurry nodded. "Yeah, I guess I am."

"Good, we just have a quick formality and I can send you both on your way. We can discuss future plans after you have had some time together."

She walked over and stood next to the stairs leading deep into the watery fill tunnel. "Follow me." With that, she turned and dove down into the water. June and Flurry glanced at each other, broke apart before jogging after her, diving in as well.

The three swam down, following the slanted passageway. The walls appeared to be made of stone and were illuminated by glowing yellow crystals. June gave herself some gills and Flurry made sure to pace herself. The three spent several minutes, swimming down in silence before the bottom leveled off. The three soon entered a large completely submerged chamber, one that was covered in lush plants, mostly green vines, going from top to bottom. In the middle was a lone stone pillar covered in some kind of ancient runes. The room was lit by faint glowing crystals that hung from top while others sat along the walls, covered in lush growth.

The three swam to the middle of pillar and hovered there. Juicy placed her hands on the pillar and a warm feeling entered their minds.

"Through the Entity, we may now communicate within our minds." Came a voice that seemed to echo from their thoughts.

The two went wide eyed but nodded. Juicy continued. "Here we are in the room considered closest to the Entity. Though not truly the case, it is considered sacred ground."

Juicy held out her hand and Flurry swam over to take it. The two seemed to light up slightly. "Flurry, do you accept the role of Guardian? To become the vessel needed to care and be the bridge from the Entity."

"Yes." Flurry spoke into her mind.

The walls seemed to vibrate as several tentacles seemed to appear and squirm.

Juicy held out her other hand which June swam forward and took. "June, do you promise to protect and care for our new Guardian. To provide love, keep her grounded and be the catalyst in her time of need?"

"Yes." June said while glancing at Flurry. She gave a warm smile.

"Do you two accept this role and understand that you two will eventually lead this place going forward? To be the ones to help build a strong foundation that shall help ensure or at the very least, do what you can, to help make sure that this place shall forever grow strong?"

The two lovers nodded. "Yes." They said in unison.

"Then by the right of the old Guardian, and by personal pick by the Entity itself, I herby pass on the role and title of Guardian. Flurry the Guardian and June her Catalyst. May you both continue to find love and happiness, and continue to help insure the Entity and by extension, this realm's long survival."

A small flash appeared around them as Flurry felt a weird feeling come over her body. She felt different but also incredibly energized. Juicy grinned and let go of their hands.

"Well, that about sums it up. Congrats you two. We have more to discuss, a few things to pass on, many more things to teach you, but that can all way for later. As part of the ritual, you two may now enjoy each others company as I go to enjoy some alone time with the Entity. Have fun you two."

With that she swam off, quickly heading back out the entrance as the two hovered in the space. The water seemed to grow warmer as Flurry felt June's wonderful tool spark back into being. Eyeing the large appendage, Flurry felt herself sink onto the pillar, as June prepare to line up her target.

The two grasped each other, a soft embrace, a swift kiss, before June grasped Flurry's lovely ass, entered her dick deep into those lovely walls, and began to go to town on her.

The two moaned, feeling the warm appendage work its way in and out, their connection lighting up like a bonfire once more. Their love pulsating as June tasted the sweat nectar. Her thrust became harder, faster. It felt so good. The two floated in the underwater space, feeling their bodies become one. Still though, she was still new to this feeling and she really could not last long.

Flurry did not mind. Even as June cried out, burying her cock deep with Flurry's core, unleashing a powerful torrent of cum... The Alicorn knew that this was just one a hundreds of times to come. To be here floating forever with her. Though her life was about to take a journey she never saw coming, she was glad to have someone to face it with. She moaned loudly, letting her love know exactly how it felt and what it meant to her. The two interlocked again, mashing their breast together, grinding their bodies as their lips locked once more.

They shared air, staying like that for a long time as they lost themselves to the pleasure and powerful love of one another.

Author's Note

One final chapter to go, then an epilogue to help wrap things up. Bonus chapters very likely later down the line. Hope you all enjoyed.