Coal dragged himself through the crowded market stalls, his mom Strand by his side. Despite the snow, tons of stall owners advertised their wares, hoping somepony might take pity on their cold hooves and empty stomachs.
Coal’s eyes were stuck on a thick fur blanket hanging on a spinning rack. Maybe if he saved up enough bits from his daily chores, they could afford some warmth for winter. But as his foreleg rubbed the rough material, he saw the price tag - more than a month’s earnings. He put it back in disappointment.
“That stallion’s stall is just up ahead,” Strand said, drawing Coal from his thoughts. They approached the ramshackle stall, its roof, and walls made out of planks of wood and tarps.
The grey stallion stood by, a few blankets folded on the counter. His ears twitched as he saw them approach. “You must be Coal. Your mother told me about you,” he said.
Coal nodded and took a blanket. It was thin, but it would be enough to keep the snow off their backs, and a little more.
“What do you need us to do?” Strand asked, stepping beside Coal.
“Do we need to talk about it, Strand?” His smile was creepy. “We could have some fun together.” Coal looked back and forth between his mom and the stallion.
“No. Not again. Never again.” She stepped back, her hoof pawing at the frozen ground. “I thought you promised not to talk about it ever again.” Coal knew something happened between the two, but he didn’t know what. But whatever it was, it sounded like she didn’t want to.
“You’re still late. I’ll need payment soon, or I’m taking away those blankets.” He lunged forward, yanking Strand by her tattered scarf.
“P-Please!” she choked. “Let go!” Her hooves slammed into the counter. Coal wanted to do something, but his hooves felt heavy, and his tongue refused to work. “Don’t touch my son! We’ll do something, anything, just please, leave him alone!”
“That’s what I want to hear.” He let go of the scarf. “You’re a fine mare. It’s a shame you don’t come around often.”
“Mom, what’s going on?” Coal asked. Why was his mom so worried? What had this stallion done to her? And why did she do whatever he said? Coal knew his mother, and she wasn’t the kind of pony to just do what a stallion wanted.
“Go home. We’ll discuss it later.” She shoved him towards the exit and took the blanket from his hooves.
Coal hesitated, but with one final shove, he left, leaving his mom behind. His heart pounded. She’d be fine. She was just getting the blankets and would catch up soon. The stallion seemed to like her, and wouldn’t hurt her, right?
That’s how Coal justified leaving her behind, anyway. He had to do something, anything, but his mind and body were too slow, and his hooves were too weak. All he could do was run. And that’s exactly what he did. He ran back home. Coal didn’t look back once.
After a while, nothing seemed like home. Just a cold, empty wasteland of white. It was all too familiar. Too painful. He was lost.
His hooves burned and his head ached. His lungs begged him to stop, to rest. To lay down in the soft, inviting snow and never get up again. The sun was setting, and it was getting darker.
“I... I can’t...” Coal huffed, his hooves shaking, struggling to carry him. He looked around, hoping to see anything familiar, but all he saw was more snow. Nothing but snow. Coal fell to the snow, unable to take another step.
His eyes closed, and he let out a small breath, his heart slowing, his body giving up. There was no hope, no warmth. His body was giving up. Maybe, this was a good way to die. No more suffering, no more freezing. Just... Peace.
But, before his consciousness faded, he felt the most comforting thing he could think of. Something warm and soft wrapped around him, and lifted him up. He opened his eyes slightly, hoping it was a miracle. Hoping his mom found him. But, it was a different pony.
A filly with a golden mane. The rest of her body was covered by a large, brown coat, and the hood had some sort of animal head on it. Coal’s eyes closed, and he felt his body being carried through the snow.
He opened his eyes a bit. They were still outside, the sun now set, and the night sky full of stars. But, it was warmer, much warmer, and he felt comfortable and safe.
“Thank you,” Coal mumbled, looking at the filly. His head was pounding, and his body was shivering, but at least he was alive. The filly didn’t respond. Her eyes stayed focused on the snow.
“How... How did you find me?” Coal asked, his voice raspy.
“Oh! You’re alive~!” the filly said. She giggled and put him down on the ground. “My name is Sunflower! And you’re Coal, right?” Coal nodded and sat up, the fur coat slipping off his back.
“You’re really happy for somepony in a place like this,” Coal said. It was almost unnerving, especially since there was no reason to be so cheery. It was cold and dark, and there wasn’t a house for miles.
“Yep! I live here, and I’m not too cold! The magic from the mountains is pretty good, and my coat keeps me warm enough.” She turned her back and pointed at her tail. “See? It’s so soft, and fluffy, and warm! And I can always use a spell to warm my hooves.”
She had wings though. Wait. Was she a pegasus and a unicorn? How was that possible? She couldn’t be. Ponies weren’t able to have both. Maybe it wasn’t real and just had a unicorn’s horn, but her wings were robotic, and she had some sort of device to make them flap. It looks too real though.
“You look tired.” She turned back to face him.
“I am. I almost died in the snow, so I think I should rest for a bit.” Coal got up, and took a few steps towards the door. “Can I stay here for a bit? I’ll repay you when I have the bits, or when I can.”
“No, you could repay me now. Not with bits though. But you’d still be able to stay here for as long as you want. And you could help me with something, too!” she said, bouncing around the room. “And you’d love it, it’s soooo much fun!”
“Well, what is it? I’ll do anything to be able to sleep here tonight. Even if it’s something weird or stupid.” He sighed. “It’s better than freezing to death.” Coal didn’t trust this filly, not one bit, but what other choice did he have?
Her face looked way too excited to tell him.
“Don’t tell me you’re gonna make me do something weird and stupid.” He said sarcastically, rolling his eyes. He wouldn’t put it past her. Even her age wasn’t a reason to let his guard down.
“Yep!” She smiled, her tongue sticking out. “You could eat me out~.” She winked.
“What? I can’t eat you. That’s gross.” He didn’t know what she meant. Maybe eating her out would mean cooking her, and she wanted him to cook her? Was that why she said she’d warm her hooves? That’s weird.
She sighed. “It’s not that hard. Just come over here, and lick my clit. It’s not gross, I promise! I even cleaned it.” She spread her hind legs. There was a tiny, pink slit.
“Do you mean your... private part?” he asked. Her clit was already erect. Coal’s cock throbbed. His mouth dried. It was... Arousing. That’s the word.
She rolled her eyes. “Yessssss. Are you gonna lick it, or just stare?” she asked. Her voice was needy. She wanted him. She needed him. He could see the need in her eyes and the lust.
“S-Sure.” Coal licked his lips. His cock was already at full mast. This was wrong, so wrong, but he couldn’t stop himself. She was too tempting. And this was his only chance of not freezing to death.
He walked over, pressed his muzzle against her wet folds, and inhaled. She smelt sweet, like honey and fresh apples. Her clit was swollen and hard, begging for attention.
He started licking her clit, tasting her sweet juices. Her moans were the only thing he could hear, and he wanted more. He wanted to hear more. To make her feel more. Coal kept licking her, feeling his cock leak.
He wanted to feel her warmth. Feel her wrapped around his dick. His tongue pushed inside her, tasting her wetness. It was the most delicious thing he’d ever tasted, and he wanted more.
“O-Oh~, keep licking!” she moaned. She leaned her head back and her wings spread, her breathing heavy. Coal could feel her pussy tighten, and her juices sprayed on his tongue.
“So delicious,..” he mumbled, pulling away from her. He couldn’t help but smile. It was so addicting. “I wanna be inside you, please,” he begged. He couldn’t control himself, but he didn’t want to.
“Now you get it. You’re such a good colt. Now, come here.” She gestured for him to follow her. She led him to the bedroom, where a single bed stood. Sunflower jumped on top of the bed and spread her hooves, her wings outstretched.
“Come on~, fill me up~.” she purred. “I’ve been waiting all night, and now I’m ready~.” She stuck her tongue out and smiled. “Come on, big colt, come fill me up.”
Coal’s heart beat fast, and his cock leaked. “Yeah, yeah, I’m coming.” He hopped on the bed, and mounted her, his cock resting against her stomach. “You’re really hot and wet. Is that normal?” He leaned over, his cock sliding up her stomach.
“Of course~.” She reached over and stroked his cock. “Mmm~. I’m really excited. I’ve always wanted to do this with an older stallion.” She pushed him off and got onto her stomach, and her wings spread.
“I’m... uh... 14. I’m not old, and I’m not a stallion,” Coal mumbled, blushing. He’d never had sex before. He was a “virgin” as the stallions around him called him, and he never kissed any mare except for his mom.
“Yeah, you’re a virgin. I can smell it.” She laughed. “That’s so cute.” Her hind legs moved, and her tail lifted up, revealing her sopping wet pussy. “Come on, fill me up. I can take you, no problem.” She pushed her hump up.
“Come on~.” She was teasing him.
He knew it, but he couldn’t control himself. He lined up with her pussy and pushed inside, feeling her warm walls around him. It was better than he could’ve ever imagined, and she was so warm and so tight. His cock slid in easily, thanks to her wetness.
“Wow~, you’re huge.” She moaned and pushed back against him, and her hind legs began rocking. “You’re so big, it feels so good, oh~.” Her hooves shook and her wings spread.
“It’s so warm, and soft, and tight.” He started thrusting, his cock pushing deep inside her. Her walls squeezed around his cock, and her juices dripped onto his balls. He thrust harder and faster, his cock pushing deeper and deeper inside her. Her walls tightened around him. She was going to cum soon. He could feel it.
“O-Oh~, yes! Keep going!” She moaned. She leaned her head back and her wings spread further and her hooves tensed. “Yes, yes, yes! I’m gonna cum!”
Coal kept thrusting, his cock slamming into her cervix. He could feel it. He was going to cum. His balls tensed and he pushed inside her, his cock shooting ropes of his hot, thick cum.
“I’m... CUMMING!” He pulled out, and a few more ropes shot out. “Oh, that was amazing,” he panted, lying down next to her. He felt drained.
“I’m glad you enjoyed yourself. I did, too. You did a good job.” She giggled and gave him a small peck on the cheek. “But, we’re not done yet. You still owe me a bit more, remember?” She got on top of him, and her wings spread. “We’re gonna have so much fun tonight.” She licked his cheek. “I hope you can keep up.”
“I’m tired,” he groaned. His cock was still hard, but he was exhausted. “And I’m a virgin. I’ve never done this before.” He didn’t even know how sex worked.
“That’s fine, I’ll show you.” She smiled and positioned herself above his cock, her wings spread and her pussy dripping. She lowered her hind legs, his tip pushing inside her. “You’ll like this.”
“Ah, it’s warm,” Coal grunted, his hooves digging into the sheets. His eyes were wide and his mouth was open, his tongue hanging out. Her walls squeezed his cock, and her juices dripped down onto his balls.
“Yeah, I know. Now, relax, and let me do the work.” She lowered herself further, her walls squeezing tighter. Her hind legs moved and she bounced, grinding against his cock. Her walls tightened around him, and he pushed deeper inside her.
“It’s so good,” Coal moaned. His cock pushed deeper inside her. It felt better than anything he could’ve imagined, and it was the most amazing feeling he’d ever experienced. He wanted more.
“Oh, yes~,” Sunflower moaned. She leaned forward, her hind legs grinding faster. Her pussy tightened, and her juices sprayed out, coating his balls.
“Wow.” Coal breathed, and pulled out. His cock was throbbing and his balls were full. He couldn’t stop himself, he needed to release, and he was going to do it inside her.
Sunflower got off his cock. Her hind legs were shaking, and her pussy was leaking. “That was so good. You’re a natural.” She giggled and got on her hump.
“Now, come on, give me all you got.” Her wings spread and her tail lifted. “I want to feel your hot seed inside me.” She licked her lips and winked. “Fill me up~.” She opened her mouth.
“I’m gonnnna... CUMMM!” Coal’s cock throbbed and he instinctively grabbed her mane and pulled her closer, and his cock slid inside her mouth. His balls tightened, and he released, his cock shooting loads of his hot, sticky cum inside her.
He let go, and his cock popped out of her mouth. He could feel her warm tongue and her teeth scraping against his sensitive shaft. It felt amazing. He’d never felt this way before, and he couldn’t stop himself. The feeling was indescribable.
She gulped down the entire load, not spilling a drop. She licked her lips and smiled, her wings spread. “I’m so happy~.” She nuzzled his cock. “That was so good, I could eat you up. In fact, I think I will.”
“W-What?!” Coal said, taken aback. “You’re gonna what?” She couldn’t be serious, right? There was no way she could be serious. He knew that was a thing, and that some ponies did that, but she couldn’t be one of them, right?
“Joking!” She laughed. “You’re so fun and so naive.”
“Well...” He felt guilty. Why did he let this happen? Why did he have sex with her, and let her do this to him? “I... I’m sorry. I don’t know why I did that.” He backed away and lowered his head. His cock was still hard, but slowly softened, and his balls were drained. “I’m sorry.”
“For what? We’re both having fun, right? And it’s not like I’m going to tell your mother.” She giggled and nuzzled his neck. “Sadly, this is only a one-time thing, so I can’t make any promises.” She winked. “Besides, I’m not going to take advantage of a poor colt. I’m not that cruel. Go to sleep and get some rest.”
“But... But, my mom! I need to get home! What if she thinks I died?” He felt a wave of panic rush through him. She’d be worried sick. And if he was gone for too long, she’d send a search party, and they’d find him, and the filly, and she’d know what happened.
He didn’t want her to know what happened, and he didn’t want her to hate him. She was the only family he had left, and he didn’t want her to think badly of him.
“Just trust me. You can stay here for as long as you want.” She winked. “We’ll have fun.” She smiled and her wings spread. “You just need to trust me. It’s not that hard. Besides, I’m a nice pony. I wouldn’t hurt a fly.” She got up, stretched, and walked out of the room. “Just sleep. I’ll see you in the morning.” She closed the door.
Coal laid down, his head on the pillow, and closed his eyes. He hoped everything would turn out fine. And he expected his mom wouldn’t be angry at him. But he also wished he could stay with the filly, and maybe, they could have more fun together.
Zzzzzzzzzzz...
“Coal! Thank you so much!”
“Huh?” Coal yawned and rubbed his eyes. He sat up and saw his mom, standing in the living room. He looked down. Blankets, coats, and other winter gear covered the floor. “Mom! Where did you get all this stuff? How did you afford it?” He hopped off the bed, ran over, and nuzzled her.
“It wasn’t me. How did you find all this? Who gave this to you?” she asked, returning the nuzzle. “Are you okay? Did someone kidnap you? Did they do anything to you?” Her voice was shaky, and she held him tight.
“I’m okay, mom. Don’t worry about me.” He pulled away. “A... Uh... A friend of mine gave it to me. Yeah. That’s it.” He smiled, trying to reassure her.
“Well, who is this friend? We should thank them.” She walked over to the couch and sat down. Coal joined her. He wanted to say it was the filly, but he couldn’t.
“I... Can’t. He doesn’t want to meet you.” He lied. “He said he was sorry, and he’d help us again.” Coal couldn’t believe himself. Why did he lie to his mom?
“Well, that’s nice. Just don’t hang out with the wrong ponies, okay? They could be dangerous.” She pulled him closer and kissed him on the forehead. “I’m so glad you’re okay. Now, come on, let’s look at the stuff. We need to make sure everything is here, and not stolen.” She got up and started looking through the pile.
Coal joined her. Some of the clothes were really nice and looked warm. But, he noticed a note. It was tucked between two blankets. He picked it up and opened it. It read: “Like I said, I don’t make promises. So, go live a good life.” It had a small smiley face and a heart.
Coal blushed and hid it in his pocket and looked out the window. Sunflower was there, and she waved, her wings spreading. Coal smiled and waved back.
She went back into the bushes and disappeared. He smiled, knowing she was there. She had saved him. And he was glad he trusted her. Maybe, he’d see her again, and hopefully, they’d have more fun.
But, that doesn’t matter, as long as he and his family survive, he’ll be happy. Even if he doesn’t know how the filly knows all that, or how she’s a pegasus and a unicorn. As long as he has his family and his home, he’ll be happy. Even if his life is cold and harsh, it’s the little things that bring a little bit of warmth.
Yesterday...
Somepony at the door knocked on Sunflower’s door, startling her from her sleep. It was already night, and the snow was falling. She didn’t have any appointments, and she didn’t know why somepony would come and visit her at this hour.
She sighed, got up, and walked to the door. She opened it and saw a mare, standing there. She spoke. “I’m sorry. We have fallen on hard times. We need help.” Her voice was shaky, and tears threatened to fall. “My son, Coal, and I haven’t had anything to eat for a week. We’ve been freezing and starving. I can’t lose him. Please, I need help and you're the only one I can find.” The mare fell to her hump and started crying.
“Sure, we can make a deal. What’s your name? I can’t just call you ‘stranger’. That’d be rude.” She reached out, helping her to her hooves.
“Strand.”