Mine Name Across The Multiverse

AJ put on her chain mail shirt and started to reattached her gauntlet on her left arm as she pulled the leather straps hard. She turned her head to the open door, seeing Twilight and Dashie in a bunk room, talking. AJ turned away, she wanted to mind her own business but couldn't. Her ears twitched as she listened in as she reattached the other gauntlet.

"Rainbow... I want to tell you... but." Twilight said, placing her arms over her knees, her eyes looking at the floor.

"Hey, it's fine, Twi. Whenever you are ready, I'll be there." Dashie smiled, making her heart skip a beat and blushing. Dashie knew it wouldn't be this easy, but it will take time for Twilight to open to her. She knew whatever happened to her, it was very traumatic, and not something anyone should experience. She just needed to give her time and support.

"...Thanks, Rainbow."

Dashie smiled at her, reaching out and grabbing her hand. "You don't need to thank me. After all, friends are supposed to do this for each other, right?"

Twilight looked at Dashie's hand, feeling a bit happy. 'Friend. Is this how friends are supposed to act?' she slowly held back Dashie's hand, blushing and smiling. "Right."

Dashie could feel Twilight's warm hands. She could tell that Twilight used her hands for fighting going off by calluses she could feel, but they were also soft, and she liked holding her hands.

'Her hands are so soft, and warm.' Dashie thought, her cheeks red. 'Wait, what am I thinking?'

Dashie pulled back to let go, but she found that Twilight didn't want to let go. She could see the fear again in her like before.

'Twi, what happened to you?' she thought, feeling so worried about her. Dashie only had very small info going off when Twilight went off saying she was a monster. 'Her friends, family and my... aunt. They all died but to what? And what did she mean that I died?' she felt so clueless, and Twilight wasn't helping. 'Ugh, what's with all the secrets and not telling me anything. But its okay, I'll be patient and wait. I'll wait as long as I have to for her, even if it takes forever.' as she looked at her, Dashie felt something warm in her, her heart was pounding fast, and her face was getting redder.

'Why am I feeling like this?' she thought.

Dashie was snapped out of her thoughts as she could feel Twilight pulling her closer.

"Twi?"

Twilight said nothing and stop as their faces were so close together. This made Dashie's blush more red, her heart was beating even faster, and her breath was heavy.

"Umm..."

Twilight let go of her hand and looked at her... well, somewhat, as her eyes kept darting away from her, like she was nervous. "I-I..."

"Yeah, Twi...?"

"T-there's something I want to tell you..."

Dashie watched as Twilight raised her hands and slowly reach out to Dashie's cheeks. Before she could touch them, Dashie saw flashes of Twilight hitting her hard and feeling pain that she jolted backwards, away.

Twilight flinched when she saw the reaction and knew she fucked up when she punched her before. She made Dashie scared of her just like she thought. Twilight looked down, tears starting to form, and she started to shake. 'I knew it. Why would she ever love me, even if I told her the truth? I hurt her.' she hugged herself, tears falling down, and her breath became unstable.

Dashie realized what she did and could see how Twilight was handling it. She couldn't help it, since being part slime, it takes something very powerful to make her feel pain and oh boy, Twilight is packing some power. Dashie hurried over to her, placing her hands on her cheeks, making Twilight flinch and looked up.

"Hey now, Twi. Crying that you are too slow to catch me?" she said, hoping to cheer her up.

"What?" Twilight blinked, seeing the goofy smile of hers.

"You didn't even touch my cheek. You sure are slow, huh, Twi?" she teased, grinning.

"S-slow?"

Dashie stood up and wagged her finger like a certain blue hedgehog. "Yup, too slow to catch me! Here I thought will all that power you have, you'll be quick." she shrugged. "Guess not? Maybe your boobs are weighting you down?" she joked, pointing at her breast.

Twilight didn't know if she should cry, laugh, or just be mad. She ended up laughing, seeing her teasing. "You're such a dork, Rainbow." she stood up and was going to grab her, but Dashie was gone and standing by the door.

"Too slow." Dashie wagged her finger again, sticking her tongue out, and closed the door.

Twilight could hear laughter from outside, and she couldn't help but chuckle, finding Dashie's childishness cute. But she stopped and blush as she lifted her breasts. '...does she like girls with smaller breast? Did she mean my breast are too big or something? Maybe...' she snapped out of it. 'What am I thinking about!? She groped them! The way she felt them, and looked at them...she likes them big!' she stood tall and proud with her chest out. "I'm still getting older! I'll be the same or bigger size than my mom! Rainbow won't be able to resist me!" she laughed, but then stopped and looked at the door. 'Oh my gosh, did I just say that out loud?'

As Twilight was freaking out, the light figure was above her, smiling hard. "She will love you for you, silly. One's body part isn't what attracts another person in love." she giggled as she saw Twilight trying to work up the courage to open the door.

AJ placed on her chest armor and pulled the straps, tightening the leather. She could hear Dashie walking out of the room and closing the door behind her, laughing. AJ could see that everything most of gone well between the two. She picked up her sword that was in its sheath and tied it to her waist.

"So, I can see things went well with her, huh?" AJ said, putting the shield on her other side of her waist.

Dashie watched as AJ walked up to, towering her in size. "Well, somewhat. She still won't tell me, but that's okay. Whatever happened to her, she needs time to open up and no matter how long it takes, I'll be there for her."

AJ smiled and placed her hand on Dashie's head, ruffling her hair. "You're a good person, Dashie. So damn loyal! You'll make a great knight, you know that? Just like the stories about the legendary knights, protecting those they care about. So, you got this, Dashie."

"Thanks, AJ." she stepped back, freeing her head from AJ's hand. "Anyway, you need to know why we ended up here in full detail. Like you asked for last night. But first, can we eat something?" she felt her stomach, hearing it growl.

AJ chuckled. "Of course."

The two waited for Twilight to come out, which didn't long, as Twilight asked them if they heard her. To which they didn't, which made her sighed with relief, and joined the two, heading out of the barracks. They headed up the stairs and then down an empty hall. They could see the sunlight at the counter of the hall, but AJ stopped, making them stop as well.

"Wait, you two shouldn't go out. You two are in the barracks of a military camp in the city." she looked at them both. "Maybe Twilight I can explain to anyone that sees her, but..." she looked down at Dashie. "...you be hard to explain, even if I tell them you are from a different world." she scratch her cheek. "Like, I can tell you are being honest about that, but anyone else who will listen to your tale? It sounds far-fetched and crazy."

"Then, how will we leave this place?" Twilight asked.

"Well, let me think."

AJ crossed her arms and started to think. Twilight could tell the gears in her head were moving fast, but the way AJ's face was scrunched up, Twilight couldn't help but snicker. Dashie, was already thinking as she walked back and forth, trying to think of a plan. Twilight felt left out, sure she was smart in using and learning about magic, as Dawn called it, magical book smarts but other than that, she will be labeled as dumb in school, another reason she was glad that was kicked out. She didn't need school, and it's bullshit. She watched Dashie, who was walking around in a circle now.

"Hmm, we can try..."

"How about..."

"No, no."

"That's no good either."

Dashie was saying to herself but shutting down ideas quick as she realized it won't work... until...

"I got it!" she yelled, stopping and snapping her fingers.

"What?" Twilight and AJ said in union, turning to her.

"Simple. We have magic! We have Twi here!"

She pointed over to Twilight, who blushed and looked confused.

"Umm... What are you getting at, Rainbow?"

"Well, we just have you use your magic to cover our bodies or something, like tricking everyone around us to see centaurs instead of our real bodies! Can you do that? Please." Dashie gave her the puppy dog eyes.

Twilight, having a weak spot for cure puppy eyes, nodded. "I-I'll try. I've never tried it, but I can."

"Yes!" Dashie high-fived herself.

AJ was impressed with Dashie's smarts. "It will work. You're a smart one, Rainbow. That's why you'll make a great tactical knight."

"Thanks, AJ!"

Twilight narrowed her eyes, she didn't like how friendly these two become so quickly, and she didn't like it at all. She couldn't help but feel jealous. She got close to Dashie, putting her arm through hers, and pulled her close. Poor Dashie was caught off guard by this as her cheek was smack with Twilight's breast.

"Rainbow, in order for this to work, you and I need to stay close. You know, like holding hands or something." Twilight lied, holding her hand and pulling her closer than before, smashing her breast on Dashie's cheek again.

"Um, sure." Dashie whispered, with a bright blush over her cheeks.

Twilight didn't let her go, and AJ could only roll her eyes. Twilight soon closed her eyes and started to use her magic as her horn glowed brightly. Magical energy surrounded them, making the whole hallway filled up with pretty purple sparkles.
Soon enough, the sparkles started to swirl around, forming around the two. The sparkles were so bright that Dashie had to close her eyes. She could feel the magic landing on her body and it felt so warm.

"Sunny and Sol used magic all the time, but they never really used spells other than teleportation and other commons ones." In fact, this was Dashie's first time seeing a magical spell in action. She felt so amazed by this and wanted to ask Twilight what she was doing, but she couldn't because the magical energy was strong, and she couldn't speak. All Dashie could do was hold Twilight's hand as the surrounding energy became brighter and warmer... until it disappeared.

"Done."

"Huh?"

Dashie was gonna open her eyes but quickly closed them harder as she realized something. 'Wait, if Twi made us look like centaurs, won't that mean we'll be naked like AJ?' she felt her chest, feeling her jacket on her. 'I have my jacket on, so that means...' she suddenly pictured Twilight as a centaur, wearing only the rainbow jacket, while her bare fur chest was exposed. 'Holy shit! I'm gonna see a naked Twilight again! Wait, why does it matter, anyway?' she tried to deny her feelings.

"Rainbow, it's safe to open your eyes now." Twilight said, shaking her a bit.

Dashie blushed, zipping her jacket up. "Twi, maybe zip your jacket before I open my eyes, okay?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"Please, Twi. Just do it."

Twilight was confused but did as Dashie asked, zipping her jacket up... of course, the poor zipper was trying its best to keep those ample breast contain. "Done, now can you please open your eyes."

Dashie gulped and slowly opened her eyes... only to be met with huge disappointment. Twilight and herself were still the same.

"Ah...I thought we will see each other as centaurs or something."

Twilight was confused by what she meant by that. "Huh? You asked for everyone else to see us as centaurs, not each other." she let go of Dashie arm and folding her own arms. "Besides, it is fucking stupid and pointless for us to see each other as centaur. Now, stop wasting time and let's get the hell out of here." the zipper couldn't contain Twilight's chest and the fun bags were unleashed back into the world.

"Sorry..." Dashie looked down, trying not to stare, as Twilight's chest was jiggling a bit.

Twilight shook her head and walked away.

'Why didn't I think of that before? Bet Dashie would look cute as a small centaur.' Twilight thought, blushing a bit, and looking back at Dashie, who was still staring at the ground, with a pouty face. 'So cute, and I bet her little tail would look even cuter, swishing around and-' Twilight was snapped out of it as she heard AJ voice.

"You sure it worked? You both still look the same to me."

"Of course you'll see us as normal. I cast the spell outside and the surrounding area. Only us three will see us as normal, while others will see centaurs."

"So, you'll use a spell like a magical cloak. Alright, got it." AJ gave her a thumbs up.

The three headed for the exit, as the hallway was leading to the outside. Twilight and Dashie were following AJ as the bright morning light blinded them, but the fresh air and warm breeze was welcoming. The three stood by the doorway, letting their eyes adjust to the light and once they did, the two were amazed.

They were in a military camp, and the size was enormous. The two could see centaurs knights doing their drills like taking laps around the area or sparring with each other.

"Welcome to camp Fort Barbaro! Named after the Earth Knight himself, Barbaro, who fought bravely and led a thousand troops against an army of five thousand umbrum. He and his troops fought and defended the fort for three days straight and killed nearly half of the army until help arrived." AJ walked ahead and turned around, raising her arms up, showing not just the camp fort but also the city that surround them.

"Welcome to the capital, Canterlot of Nessus!"

The two girls were taken aback by the sights. They were amazed by the city's size. The buildings were huge, some even looked like they were going to touch the sky. There were centaurs coming and going as they looked through the fence, with different clothes and armor. The two couldn't help but be in awe.

"I know right, it's pretty amazing, huh?"

"Yeah... but..." Twilight noticed that some centaurs were naked, while others were wearing fancy and rich looking clothes. "Are those wearing clothes like, nobles or something?" she pointed to the ones wearing expensive clothing.

"Yeah, the ones wearing those clothes are nobles, and they are all high class. Most of them are pricks that don't know how to do anything other than being a burden." AJ answered, spitting on the ground in disgust.

Twilight could hear the anger in her voice and wanted to ask more but decided not too.

Dashie looked back into the camp fort. "So, why are you staying inside a military base?" AJ quickly explained to her, and Dashie understood...somewhat. "So, you failed the entrance exam to be a knight...but that doesn't explain why you are here. Shouldn't you be in a school or a training camp? Not a full on military base."

"Yeah, it's kind of complicated." AJ sighed, and she told her. "You see, to become a knight, you must first complete three stages of training: page, squire, and last but not least, knight." she leaded them to under a tree, where they sat down. "A page is a when a young centaur or pony at age seven to become pages and serve in the household of a knight or nobleman. There they learn basic skills and training. Even help in them battle like carrying their armor or replacement weapons. To serve a household is by luck or by recommendation. I was lucky to serve Lady Harshwhinny, she saw my potential, and recommended me to follow under her. After serving as a page for seven years, they can move on to the next stage, which is a squire." she leaned against the tree and closed her eyes. "After becoming a page, they are trained to be a squire by an experienced knight. Learning from them and being taught the ways of a knight. Fighting, chivalry, honor, and many more. If the squire can pass their trial, they'll become a knight, and a fully-fledged member of the order." she opened her eyes, but they were filled with sadness. "You need to be 17 or older to be a knight. I'm 18, but this will be the second year I failed the entrance exam, as its held in this fort every year and I don't know what to do. I want to be a knight, protect my people, and help those in need. It's my dream, and I just want to fulfill it." she placed her hand over her heart.

Dashie felt bad for AJ, but Twilight didn't care as she still believes that if you don't have the means to be something that you aren't then just give up and find a different job. Sure, she could sympathize with her, but there is no point in getting all depressed and whine about it.

"AJ, why did you fail last and this year entrance exam? Maybe you can pass if you learn whatever you didn't know?" Dashie suggested.

AJ looked at her, thinking. "Hmm, maybe." she stood up and touch the hilt of her sword. "It's my skills in the sword. I'm a good fighter, but I can't handle the sword as well as I would like. Sure, I'm stronger than the average squire, but that isn't enough to pass the final exam."

Dashie tipped her head. "Really? Can you show me?"

AJ nodded and was about to take out her sword, but Twilight got up, stopping her.

"Oh, hey now! I don't want to see that cringe moves you call sword skills." Twilight said, holding AJ's hand on the hilt.

"Excuse me, what did you just say!?"

AJ yanked her hand away and took out her sword, pointing the tip of the blade at her. "My moves aren't cringy!"

Twilight narrowed her eyes at her. "Bitch! My eyes were hurting as I watched you swing that sword like you were trying to kill a fly or something. Don't get me started on your stance." Twilight grabbed the blade with her bare fist, making AJ and Dashie gasp with fear.

"Hey! Let go! I'll cut your hand!"

"You won't. You can't." Twilight pulled it out of her hand, tossing it away from AJ, making it land on the ground. "You fucking suck as a knight, you should just give up and be something else! Why do you even want to be a knight in the first place!?"

"You know why! I want to be like my pa and ma! They were both knights that served and protect their people with honor!" AJ yelled, feeling her blood boil.

"And you're not, are you!? You are nothing like your parents! So, why keep trying!? Give up already, you're not cut out for this."

"Twilight, don't you think that was too harsh." Dashie got up and walked in between the two.

Twilight rolled her eyes and folded her hands. Dashie sighed and looked over to AJ, seeing her being mad but also holding back her tears.

"You are just like the others! Saying I can't be a knight! Calling me a failure, a disgrace to my parents, and saying I can't be like them! You know what, I can be a better knight than they ever were, and I'll prove it to you, Twilight." she trotted off to get her sword and came back with it. She stabbed it in the ground and pointed at her. "I challenge you, Twilight."

"What?" the two said in union.

"You and me, in a duel."

Twilight had an annoyed look on her face. "A duel? Are you kidding me?" she waved her hand. "I don't even know how to fight with a stupid sword. I can't."

AJ smiled. "We aren't fighting with blades but."

"But wh-"

Twilight was kicked in the face by AJ's front legs, tossing far away from them. Dashie was shocked and looked over at AJ, seeing a confident smile on her face.

"W-what the fuck, AJ!" Dashie yelled.

AJ looked over at her, and she shrugged. "She said she couldn't fight with a blade, so we'll be fighting in another way."

Dashie held her head in a state of panic. "That doesn't mean kicking her in the face without warning and sending her flying!" she looked over at the spot Twilight was tossed to, seeing her face down, and not moving. "Holy shit! I think you ki-" suddenly, powerful magical energy started to blast out from Twilight's body and she quickly stood up. Dashie, AJ and the surrounding knights saw this. "Oh right, this is Twi." she turned to AJ. "You might be fucked, AJ. Good luck."

AJ gulped as she felt the magical energy from Twilight. "W-wait! Why is she using her magic!? This is a fair duel! No magic, only strength!"

"Twi doesn't give a shit, and she is pissed."

AJ took her sword and shield, holding them close, and sweating as Twilight slowly walked over to her, her eyes glowing with purple magical fury. AJ took in a deep breath and charged forward.

"I'll make you eat your words, Twilight!"

She held the sword and was about to strike down at Twilight, but a blast of energy pushed her back. Twilight's horn was glowing brightly as the magic kept AJ at bay.

"HOW ABOUT YOU EAT SHIT!?" Twilight shouted back, teleporting to AJ and punching her in the face.

This sent AJ flying away and landing in the ground hard. Twilight rose and cracked her knuckles. She thought it was over, but she could hear the surrounding knights, chanting for AJ to stand up.

"Don't tarnish Lady Harshwhinny's name, soldier! Get up and fight!"

"Yeah, get up! You can't lose to some unicorn!"

"I'll be damned, if you let a damn unicorn defeat you, soldier!"

Twilight looked around then back to AJ, in shock to see her standing and wiping the blood from her mouth. 'She took my hit but still able to stand. No one has ever done that before, other than Void. I'm impressed.' she cracked her neck. "Oh, this going to be fun! I'm gonna enjoy beating your ass!"

AJ smirked. "Same here."

The two ran at each other and threw punches and kicks. Dashie could only watch as the two fought, and even though AJ was getting pummeled, she was still smiling and not giving up.

"I got to do something!?"

She tried to think of a way to stop them from fighting, but unknown to her, two large shadows loomed over her.

"Huh?"

Dashie took noticed of the two large round shadows and slowly turned around. What she saw stunned her.

"Mommy!?"

Standing there, was a very tall and strong-looking female centaur, who was wearing a shinny gray armor, with fancy looking chain mail underneath it. Her short blond hair was comb forward, her ears had pink round earrings and her expression. She looked not too happy, as her face was filled of annoyance and disappointment.

What really caught Dashie's eyes were the massive rack that was contained in the armor. The knight eyed her with a cold stare, that Dashie felt her, a shiver down her spine.

The knight kept looking at her...unit she blushed and pointed at Dashie and turning to everyone in the area.

"Who left this small and cute centaur child here? Who?" her voice was firm, and commanding.

'She is huge, and her voice, holy shit. It's scary.' Dashie thought.

Everyone that wasn't focused on the duel before them, shrugged and said they didn't know. The knight sighed and turned back to Dashie and without warning, she held her up like a cat and brought her close.

"Now, now, it's dangerous for such a cute thing like you to be around these violent soldiers." she smiled softly, and pet her, making Dashie blush and try to hide her face. Seeing such a cute reaction from Dashie, made the knight blush deeply and her tail began to wag.

Dashie was surprised that the scary-looking knight was so soft and loving. Dashie couldn't help but let herself be held as she stayed quiet.

"Stay by my side, okay, little one?" she then held Dashie in a cradle hold, the massive breastplate rubbing against Dashie's cheek, while the rest of her body was underneath it.

Dashie was red in the face. 'Damn... I wish the armor wasn't in the way. I wonder how soft her breast are?' she thought, covering her crotch area.

The knight rocked Dashie back and forth like a baby, but her ears twitched as she heard the knights whispering about her.

"There she goes again, acting like a mom and holding a small child."

"Heh, she really can't help herself, can she? Acting all motherly to children and cute things."

"Yeah, but can't blame her. She can't bare a child, so, she must do what she can. Right?"

"Damn, kid is lucky! It should be me! NOT HER!"

"Dude, shut up! She can hear-"

The knight faced them, giving them cold stares, and making them freeze up. "Are you soldiers done with your gossiping? I know you are, because if you aren't, then I can make sure that you are." she glared at them. They all nodded. "Good."

The knight turned back and watched AJ fighting Twilight and was losing badly. She couldn't help but admire how well AJ was fighting despite her disadvantage.

"That foolish girl..." she smiled and shook her head. "Just like her mother..."

She walked forward, getting near the battlefield, and holding Dashie close to her breast.

"That is enough!"

She yelled, stopping the fight, and drawing the attention of the surrounding knights. Twilight turned around and freaked out, seeing Dashie being held like a baby, but also because she was under a giant breast that her own breast couldn't even match. She could tell Dashie was enjoying being under them.

'Fuck!'

Twilight wanted to run up and yank Dashie away, but she heard AJ voice.

"Cap!"

AJ limped her way pass Twilight and toward her captain.

"It's captain! Not cap!" she scolded her.

AJ bowed. "Sorry, Captain Harshwhinny."

Harshwhinny glared at AJ...until she blush even more than before. She placed her hand over AJ's head, softly touching her hair and checking for any wounds.

"I'm fine, Cap-"

"Hush now."

Harshwhinny didn't listen, and kept inspecting her and once she was done, she pushed AJ forward into her stomach, her head was under Dashie's body.

"Hey!"

Harshwhinny ignored AJ's protest and started petting her like a child. She glared at Twilight, who was confused.

"She forfeit."

"WHAT!?" the two said in union, AJ struggling to get free, but she couldn't, and Harshwhinny's petting and her being held close to the warm and soft body, made her blush and stopped struggling.

"AJ is too head strong to know when she is defeated. Even when she is hurt and losing, she never gives up and keep fighting, regardless of the consequences." she sighed. "Since she's my squire, I have the authority to decide if a match has been won or lost. And in this case, AJ has lost, and she forfeit, so, she'll be punished accordingly."

Twilight blinked and shrugged. She didn't care, she gave AJ a good beating and wanted her to admit defeat, but this was close enough, she guessed. "Yeah, whatever. I'll take the win, I guess."

AJ pushed and finally freed herself. "What!? I didn't lose yet!"

Harshwhinny looked down and gave her a disappointed look.

"Yes, you did. I'm a bit disappointed in you, young lady. You know better than to fight someone who's more powerful than you."

"But, I can win if-"

"If nothing." she cut her off, her tone was firm and serious. "You can't. Your opponent is clearly stronger than you and if you keep fighting, you'll get killed. Don't be like..." Dashie and Twilight could see the hurt expression on Harshwhinny. "I know you want to be like your parents, but if you die, then what was the point? You have so much potential, don't waste it."

AJ's eyes widen as tears started to form. "I..."

Harshwhinny knelt and kissed AJ on the forehead. "Listen to me, Artoria. I know you want to be a knight, but don't do it for them. Do it for yourself, okay? Please."

AJ eyes widen as tears ran down her face, and she couldn't stop herself from crying and hugging her Captain.

"Cap-cap-captain, I'm s-s-s-sorry!"

Harshwhinny sighed, but she hugged her back. Poor Dashie was in the middle of this as she was still being carried like a baby and felt like a third wheel in this hug. She coughed, to get Harshwhinny's attention.

"Yes?"

"Umm... can you put me down now, please? I would like to stand, myself."

"Oh, right. Sorry, little one."

She was about to set Dashie down, but Twilight rushed up to them, pushing her chest out. Trying match breast size to her's.

"Set her down!"

Harshwhinny raised an eyebrow and looked at Dashie and then back to Twilight. "I take it you know this cutie?"

Twilight blushed, and looked away. "I-it's not like that, it's just... we're friends. I-I'm her best friend!"

"Best friend, huh?"

Harshwhinny stood back up, not setting Dashie down, instead she held her tighter. "Why did you endanger such a cute child in the first place? You don't look like a fresh Rune Knight to me, and I haven't seen you at all during the entrance exam." she glared at Twilight coldly. "You most of had sneaked in, didn't you? You must know the punishment for trespassing and breaking the law, right?"

Twilight gulped and could see the cold fury in Harshwhinny's eyes.

"Captain, I-I..."

She shushes AJ with her hand while still looking at Twilight. Harshwhinny then held Dashie close to her face, having a frown on her face. "How dare you teach this cutie about breaking the law at a such a young age! I won't let her be hung alongside you! She's just a kid, and you've corrupted her!"

"...I'm not a kid..." Dashie whispered. 'Wait, Twilight's spell must be showing me as a young centaur child to her. Man, that sucks!'

In truth, Dashie's short size made her look like a child compared to other centaurs of her age.

Harshwhinny stopped rubbing her cheek over Dashie's face and looked down at Twilight, who was growing more annoyed.

"I'll overlook this if you bow down and beg for forgiveness."

Twilight clenched her fist and teeth. "F-forgiveness, you say?"

"Yes." Harshwhinny leaned forward. "Now, bow."

Twilight's eye was twitching as her rage was boiling. She wasn't going to bow down to anyone, and if this bitch wants to see her beg then she's going to have to drag her to the ground. Twilight was ready to punch her, but she stopped as she saw Dashie mouthing at her to go along with it, that they didn't need to make a scene here, and she just wanted to be done with this. Twilight wanted to refuse, but she saw Dashie mouthing "For me?", which was an enough to break her will.

'Damn you, Rainbow...'

Twilight fell to her knees and lowered her head. "P-please, forgive me for bringing a child in this military base and breaking the law. I-I-I won't do it again."

She couldn't believe she was doing this.

"Hmm, that is a good start."

Harshwhinny then placed her hand on the top of Twilight's head and patted her. Twilight wanted to smack the hand away, but suddenly, they all heard a loud growl, and it was coming from Dashie's stomach. Soon enough, Twilight's stomach did the same, causing both of them to blush.

Harshwhinny helped Twilight up and looked concerned for the two, and she quickly believed why these two were here. "My good heavens, you two were looking for food, weren't you!? You were going to steal from the mess hall and feed yourselves." she then smiled and took Twilight's hand and started to leave the base. "Then you shouldn't have to steal to eat! Come, you can eat at my home! AJ!" she looked back, seeing AJ following her. "When we get home, tell the cook to prepare a meal for these two."

"Yes, Captain."

The four of them left the base, heading further into the city and Harshwhinny's place.

Dashie looked down at Twilight, who was mad as fuck. She hoped Twilight could contain her anger for a bit.

'This is going to be a long day.'

After a long and awkward walk through the city, the gang arrived at Harshwhinny home, which was a huge mansion guarded off by a tall brick wall. When they enter, Dashie and Twilight were amazed by the massive size of the house. They couldn't believe someone could have a place like this. The main lobby was huge and rows of maids and servants lined up, welcoming their mistress home.

"Welcome home, Mistress Harshwhinny."

"Thank you, girls."

Dashie noticed that the servants were all female and not one was male. She watched as AJ walked over to the head maid and told her about making breakfast for their guest. She bowed and hurried off to the kitchen.

Harshwhinny looked down at AJ, who returned to her. "Go take a bath and get your wounds tended to, young lady. I'll watch our guests."

"Yes, Captain."

AJ turned to Dashie and Twilight, which Dashie was still being held and Twilight looking like she was going to explode if she didn't her hand free from Harshwhinny grip, so AJ could only give them a friendly wave, and then left the room as she headed upstairs. Harshwhinny finally set Dashie on the floor and letting Twilight go, she stood before them.

"Little one, you look so dirty." she looked over to Twilight. "Same with you. Almost like you been fighting in a war with how dirty you two are. Please, come. Let us get you clean. My maids will prepare the bath for you."

Dashie shook her head. "W-we're good. We don't want to bother."

Twilight was going to agree with her, but Harshwhinny took Dashie's and Twilight's hands, and led them up the stairs.

"Don't worry, it's not a bother at all, and besides, we can't have a dirty guest, right?"

She giggled, while the two awkwardly laughed along with her. The maids were behind them and stopped at the end of the hall. Harshwhinny let them go and pointed to the doors on the sides.

"These are the baths. Go ahead, the maids will bring in the towels."

"T-thanks, I think." Dashie walked over and opened the door and was surprised. "Wow."

It was a huge bathroom. The main tub was so wide and long that it could fit multiple people. There were shelves filled with expensive soaps and body washes. And lastly, there were bottles filled with shampoos and conditioners.

"So, many soaps and bottles...this. Is. AWESOME!"

Twilight watched as Dashie entered the bathroom and closed the door behind her. She was suddenly lonely and didn't know what to do. She wanted to go into the same bathroom that Dashie went, but Harshwhinny opened the other bathroom door, showing the same design that she saw in the other bathroom.

"Don't be scared, girl. The water will be nice and warm."

Twilight looked over and could see a smile on Harshwhinny's face, almost felt like a motherly smile. She was about to ask her if she could bathe with Dashie, but she was pushed inside the bathroom.

"Don't take too long, I don't want your food getting cold."

The door was shut and even locked from what Twilight could hear. She looked around the large bathroom and sighed. With nothing else to do, she started to remove her clothes. She walked over to the tub, sitting on the side, and started the water. She could feel the hot water filling the air as everything started to get foggy. After a few minutes, the tub was full and Twilight removed her underwear.

"Alright, let's get this over with..."

She sat down in the tub and just sat there, not moving. She looked down at her body and blushed, she started to remember an old memory when she was a young child and after Spark saved her...

"GET IN THE FUCKING TUB!" Dawn screamed, trying to get a naked filly Twilight in the tub. "YOU NEED A DAMN BATH! YOU DIRTY LITTLE SHIT!"

No matter how much she tried, Dawn couldn't get Twilight into the tub. Twilight was holding to the sink and reinforcing her grip with her magic. She wasn't moving from that spot.

"NO!" Twilight screamed back. "I DON'T WANT TO BATHE!"

"BUT WHY!? YOU ARE SO FUCKING DIRTY, YOU LOOK LIKE A PIG! IF YOU'RE GOING TO LIVE HERE! YOU NEED TO START TAKING BATHS! I KNOW THIS IS YOUR FIRST FUCKING DAY LIVING HERE, BUT THAT'S NO FUCKING EXCUSE!"

"NO! I WANT MOMMY!"

"MOMMY ISN'T FUCKING HERE! JUST THIS MOM!"

"NO! MOMMY IS ALWAYS HERE! BELIEVE IN HER SPARK! AND YOUR NOT MY MOMMY!"

Dawn groaned. "OH MY GOD, I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!" she tightened her fist and aimed at the edge of the sink where Twilight's little hands were. "I'LL FUCKING BREAK YOUR HANDS! DON'T FUCKING TEST ME, YOU LITTLE SHIT! BECAUSE I'LL FUCKING DO IT!"

"NO, PLEASE DON'T!"

Dawn was about to hit them, but she froze when she heard Spark's voice.

"What's going in here!?"

The door opened and Spark entered, but only to be tackle by Twilight as she teleported to her, making her fall on the floor. Dawn sighed loudly and sat on the toilet seat.

"I thought you were going to be away for days? What happened? Did you beat Fayth that quickly?"

Spark sat up and hugging Twilight back. "Did you forget about the whole multiverse time zone difference thing? I might have been gone for a few hours in your universe, but I have been traveling the multiverse for two months in my search for Fayth." she stood and looked at Twilight. "What's going on? Why don't you want to take a bath?"

Before Twilight could answer, Dawn answered for her. "The little shit only wants to take a bath with you, seems she's very attached to you, ever since you saved her sorry ass. She's been acting like this since you brought her home, you know."

"I'M NOT ATTACHED! I-I-I JUST WANT MOMMY-"

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever. I'm leaving, you handle this, Spark." Dawn stood up and headed out the door. "I need a pick me up..."

Dawn slammed the door and could be heard heading to the kitchen. Spark was a bit concern as she knew Dawn was going to eat a tub of ice cream, but she decided to deal with her girlfriend later. She turned to Twilight, who was blushing madly.

"Is that true? Do you really want me to bathe you?" She could see Twilight shaking her head. Spark scratch her head. "Do you want me to take a bath with you?"

Twilight was embarrassed. "W-what, n-no...y-yes. I-it's... I just... want mommy..." she dug her face into Spark's chest. "I want to feel safe..."

Spark sighed with a smile. She let Twilight go and started to remove her clothes. "Come on, let's get clean together. How's that sound, sweet pea?"

Twilight looked away, too shy to see her adopted mother's naked body, but she suddenly felt Spark's hands on her sides, lifting her up. Soon, she felt Spark's body on her own. She still looked away and watched as the tub filled with warm water. Spark entered the tub and slowly sat down while still holding Twilight on her chest. When she finally sat down, she leaned back and let Twilight go, dropping her in front of her.

"Why are you looking away?" Spark asked, feeling a little annoyed, like her adopted daughter was ashamed of her body or something. "Is it my body? I might of gain weight, but I can get in shape! I can stop snacking at night!"

"N-no, that's not it, it's just..." Twilight looked down.

Spark sighed. She picked up a bottle of body wash and put some on a cloth and started rubbing it against Twilight's body.

"What's wrong? If it's not about my body, what is it?"

Twilight's body shivered as the body wash was starting to work its magic. She slowly looked at her and finally told her.

"I want my body to look like yours, mommy! I want to have big boobs! I want to be beautiful, but all I have are flat boobies..." she cried.

Spark was taken aback by this. "What? Where is this coming from? Why do you want big breasts all of a sudden?"

"Because I want to be beautiful like you!" she covered her eyes as Spark pour water all over her hair. Twilight shook her head and smiled brightly at Spark. "I want to be like you, mommy! I want to do what you do! You saved me from my dying universe, and I want to follow in your footsteps! I want to be like mommy, and save lives! So, when I grow up, I can get bigger boobies and-"

Twilight didn't get to finish as Spark started laughing.

"My life isn't something you should follow, sweetie. It isn't a job... I'm risking my life to not only protect you, but every single life in the multiverse as I fight Fayth."

Twilight started to jump in place. "THE EVIL WATCHER! FAYTH! CELESTIA TOLD ME ALL ABOUT HER!" she stopped and started to do punches in the air. "She told me how you and her are enemies! Goddess of Spark fighting the fallen goddess of fate! Battle for everything!"

Spark sighed with anger, not at Twilight but the group that created a following of her, treating her as some kind of goddess and giving her a bunch of titles, like Goddess of Spark, Light, Life, etc. She was shock to learn all this after she arrived and saved Twilight. She quickly returned to that universe to learn how it died. She learned how the Shrine of Spark was created after she stopped Fayth from destroying that universe and those that she protected started the belief.
She couldn't undo the planet from dying, but she did manage to save Twilight from her sad fate. She couldn't leave her there, and took her in as her adopted daughter. Now, here she was, wanting to be like her. Spark didn't like that.

"Sweetie, please don't. This life isn't something I would want my child to do. You deserve a life free from the danger. And you don't need big boobs to be beautiful." She smiled. "My little baby sisters don't have big boobs, but they are so cute, beautiful, and strong, I love them."

Twilight blushed. "But, mommy, I want to be just like you."

Spark pulled her close and hugged her, and they started to cuddle.

"You aren't me, silly. You're yourself. Twilight. My special girl. You are who you are. Don't ever change."

"But I-"

"Don't."

Twilight stopped and looked into Spark's eyes. She saw love and care... of a mother. She could see the sadness, as well. She was right. If she became her, then she wouldn't be herself, anymore.

"Okay."

"That's my good girl. Now, let's get cleaned and see if Dawn isn't in an ice cream coma... again." Spark started to wash herself but stopped as she wondered something. "Why didn't you ask Dawn to take a bath with you? She's your momm-"

"SHE'S NOT MY MOMMY!" Twilight yelled, shaking her fist in the air. "AND NEVER WILL BE!"

Spark smiled and chuckled. She just brushed this off as them not getting to know each other yet. She started to wash herself, while Twilight sat back and watched, smiling... until her smile became a frown as the water started to fill up with blood.

"...Mommy..."

Twilight started to breathe heavily as she saw Spark sitting there, with a huge hole in her chest, blooding leaking out of it. She could see Spark smiling at her as her body was lifeless...

Twilight snapped out of it and curled up as she sat there in the water, crying.

"Mom..."

She started to rock back and forth. The memory of Spark's death was haunting her. She wanted the memory to stop, but it was like it was burned into her mind.

"MOM!"

She kept calling out for Spark, but no matter how much she called for her, she was never coming back. She could remember her last words.

"Please, for me, my little spark of hope."

She kept hearing that line over and over in her head, and it was driving her mad.

"MOM!"

Twilight started to hyperventilate as tears ran down her face. She held herself tight, closing her eyes, not wanting to see Spark's lifeless body again. She needed a way to escape this torture,but she couldn't get away.

"MOM!"

Suddenly, she felt two arms wrapping around her and pulling her close. She flinched and opened her eyes, she could see orange arms and knew who it was...

"AJ?"

She slightly turned her head, to see AJ behind her, holding her as she tried to comfort her. She was in the same state as her. Her body was wet, and her hair was wet, but she could see her bandages on her arms and legs, meaning she didn't take a full bath. Just washing around the area where the bruises were.

"W-why are you here?"

AJ had her eyes closed but answered her. "I'm next door! I was washing myself when I heard you crying out for ya mom, so I enter through the side door!" Twilight leaned forward and AJ was telling the truth, there was a door connecting to the other bathroom. "Twilight!" this got Twilight attention as she looked back at her. "It's gonna be okay, just breathe in and out."

"B-but-"

"Don't argue, just do it!"

Twilight slowly nodded. She started breathing and did what AJ said, and was slowly calming down, but really helped was when AJ was talking to her.

"I don't know what happened to ya, sugar cube... but I understand ya pain. Pain of losing a parent!"

Twilight remembered how AJ told her how her parents were killed by timber wolves. This made Twilight squeezed her legs and arms as her tears were coming back.

"I know! It hurts and ya can't control it! Ya feel sad, angry, and lonely, and the best ya can do is try not to lose yerself!" AJ hugged her harder. "But you can't keep bottling this up forever! Ya hurting yourself! Be honest with ya feelings and what happened, let it out by telling someone!"

Twilight was shaking as the tears were falling into the water, making a small ripple. AJ was acting like Dashie, telling her to open to others and let them in... even Neera and Lilac told her this. She wanted to, but if she let others in, then it only means losing them will hurt so much more. But, if she didn't let them in, the pain will always remain.

'Am I really that broken?'

She shook her head. "Rainbow be always there for me! As long, I have her, I'll be fi-"

"And what happens she's not!?" AJ shouted, hearing that.

"Huh?"

AJ slowly let her go. "I can tell Dashie's a great person, no doubt a great friend to you, but everyone has limits. Do you really think she's going to keep waiting for you to talk about ya past?"

"But I'm not ready to-"

"No, Twilight! I'm talking about what will happen when Dashie gets sick of you, and gives up on you!"

Twilight spun around to face her, her eyes glowing bright purple.

"SHE WILL NEVER! SHE UNDERSTANDS I NEED TIME! SHE KNOWS IT'S HARD FOR ME!"

AJ looked unamused. "Does she? How many times has she asked you about what's bothering ya? Trying to reach out to ya, but ya keep pushing her away?"

"What do you know about me and Rainbow!? HUH!? ACTING LIKE YOU KNOW EVERYTHING! WHAT MAKES YOU AN EXPERT!?"

AJ closed her eyes and smiled. "I'm not, but I do know when someone's pushing away the ones they care about." she sat down next to Twilight in the tub. "After my parents died, I pushed away my grandma and big bro. All the town folks that knew me and my family, and cared for me. They all tried to help me, but I didn't want their help. I couldn't stand seeing their pity and feeling sorry for me. After a few weeks, they stopped and gave up on me." she looked at Twilight. "It didn't make me happy, not at all, but it was better than seeing them being sad for me."

Twilight's glowing eyes stopped, her eyes returning to normal. She dropped, sitting alongside AJ, listening to her.

"I wanted to be a knight to not only honor my parents, but to deal with the pain I was having. I was leashing out and hurting others. I wanted to aim that anger and pain at something..." she looked at her hands. "I wanted to strike something down and break it... destroy it."

AJ smiled, looking at the ceiling.

"Then Harshwhinny came to my town, asking for me. She demanded I show her my current skills of holding a sword and shield. I agreed, thinking that maybe she would recommend me to a knight as a page. I showed off my sword skills... but..."

"It was shit." Twilight joked, trying to lighten the mood.

AJ giggled, punching Twilight's arm, gently.

"Yea! It was pretty bad, not gonna lie. I couldn't even hold the sword in my hands, as it will always get free from my hands when I swung it. Not to mention, the shield, I couldn't even carry it! The weight was too heavy. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look her in the eyes, but when I finally did, she didn't look angry..." AJ coughed. "Well, she did? Dunno, it's hard to tell with Harshwhinny's face. But, the point is, I couldn't do anything. Harshwhinny knew that, but still, she decided to take me in as her page." she smiled brightly. "She didn't have to, and even after seeing my bad skills, she still offered me to be her page! It was the best day of my life! I didn't understand why, and was confused in why she picked me, but now, after those years, I know why."

AJ looked over to Twilight and took her hand.

"She saw I needed someone in my life who will help me, that I could open up to and be honest in how I was feeling. She knew that if she didn't take me in, I would just stay the way I was. Pushing everyone away and hurting myself." she squeezed Twilight's hand. "Dashie is like Harshwhinny, she wants to help you but dunno how long she can keep trying. I could tell, there were a few times Harshwhinny wanted to give on me, but she kept going... Twi, please. Open up, even if it's a little. I promise, we're not gonna judge you. Just give us a chance."

Twilight didn't say a word, she couldn't. She was to surprise in hearing AJ's story and the advice she was giving her. She looked down at the water, her knees finally lowering itself into the water. She held AJ's hand tight.

"My mother was killed. Killed by Fayth, as her daughter named Void told me herself..." she went to explain who Void and Fayth were, beings that wanted to destroy the multiverse and how her mother stopped Fayth each time. "After my mother died, I felt so... lost! Not sure what to do in life. I didn't have a dream at all..." she smiled. "No, I did..."

"Oh?"

Twilight nodded. "Yes, a dream... to be like her, like my mother! I wanted to be like her, helping and saving people like she did for me! I wanted nothing more than to follow in her footsteps." she eyed the rainbow jacket that was on the floor not too far from her. "It's why sometimes I feel I can't fill in that role. Because I'm not my mom but-"

Twilight couldn't finish as she felt her hand by let go with anger. She quickly turned to AJ, seeing her so mad as she stood up.

"Hypocrite." she said, looking down at Twilight.

"Huh?"

"Here you are, saying you want to be like your mother and having doubts in being like her but going to say you can... But, with me! You told me I should give up in following my parent's footsteps! That it's a waste of time because if I don't have the skill, then I shouldn't belong as a knight! But here you are, doing the same thing as me! Trying!"

"That's different! My mom-"

"How is it any different!? If it's you, then it's okay, but not me!"

AJ stomped her front legs, cracking the tub's floor.

"That's not fair, Twilight!"

Twilight couldn't argue with her. She was right.

AJ walked out of the tub and headed for the side door but stopped.

"Ya know? I was really hoping to be friends with ya. Dashie and I hit it off well, and I hoped the same with you. But... guess not."

AJ walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her, and left Twilight alone in the bathroom. Twilight just sat there, watching the door, wondering if AJ would come back.

She wasn't...

Meanwhile, Dashie was relaxing in the tub, it was bubbling after she poured a bottle of liquid in it. She sighed as her body felt better, the water helping her relax. Same with the steam that floated around her.

"Man, is this how the rich lives? I want my life to be like this!"

She closed her eyes and leaned back, her head resting on the edge of the tub. As she lay there, the side door opened, someone walking inside. Dashie was too relax to notice, thinking it was just the wind or something.

"Damn, the tub feels good!" she said, smiling. "This is the life! I don't ever want to leave this place!"

The sound of someone entering the tub could be heard, soon a large shadow figure could be seen sitting next to Dashie. Without saying a word, the figure started to lift Dashie up and started to wash her back. Dashie of course, was too relaxed to even notice until the figure spoke.

"Playing in the tub and not washing your body, what a naughty girl."

"Hm?" Dashie opened her eyes and turned her head, only to freeze.

Sitting right next to her, washing her back, was Harshwhinny, who was smiling at her. Dashie blinked, she couldn't help but look toward Harshwhinny massive chest, it was easy since they were near her face. She gulped as she felt little Dashie wanting to pop up.

'NO! NOT NOW!'

Dashie closed her legs together, not wanting lil Dashie to reveal itself. That's when Dashie realization kicked in.

"WHY ARE YOU IN HERE!?"

She tried to get out of the tub but Harshwhinny grabbed her and brought her closer to her stomach, making poor Dashie be between and under Harshwhinny's breasts.

"Now, now. I need to make sure you are getting cleaned, little one. I know your type, only playing in the bath and not truly bathing."

Dashie tried to get away, but it was pointless, the softness of Harshwhinny's body was so soothing and nice, not to mention the water and steam, were really kicking in and making her weak. She could feel Harshwhinny taking a cloth and started to wash her front body now. Dashie wouldn't lie, she was enjoying this a lot and lil Dashie was proof of that as it slowly poke its head out of the water, but thanks to the steam and fog that filled the room, Harshwhinny won't see it.

"Now, then. Let's wash your hair."

Dashie could feel her pulling her up, and soon she could feel her breasts against her back. She blushed brightly as Harshwhinny started to wash her hair.

"So, tell me, where are your parents? Are you two orphans?" she carefully scrubbed Dashie's hair. "No, you must be, if you two sneaked into the military base for food."

"Um, yeah, we are orphans, been living on the streets..." Dashie lied, but she didn't have a choice. She wasn't from this universe, and she didn't need someone else to know that.

Dashie suddenly felt water pouring over her head, her hair covering her eyes as the soap was washed away.

"That's a shame. You two are so young to have a life like that."

Harshwhinny was rinsing the soap off of Dashie'ds hair, admiring how long it was, even feeling so soft already. She stopped and placed her hands over Dashie's waist, lifting her up so she could stand and let her wash the lower part of her body.

"Up we go!"

Dashie realized what was happening and closed her legs and tried her best to stay on the floor of the tub. She didn't want Harshwhinny to see her lil friend and freak out, she needed to distract her.

"So, um, Harshwhinny? Can I ask you something?"

"Hmm?" she stopped and look down at Dashie.

"You know AJ, right? She's your squire?"

Harshwhinny nodded, placing her hands on her lap.

"Yes, she's my squire, I'm helping her become a knight."

Dashie took a deep breath as sat on the tub floor, happy to see her plan worked, but she was surprised at what she heard from Harshwhinny.

"I don't think she knows that I knew her parents."

"Huh?"

"See, back then in the day, when I was a page myself, during a training session, I met AJ's mother, Pear Butter. She was so kind and supportive to others, but because of that, she was easily fooled by those who used her kindness and generosity. I told her this and stood up for her when things went sour. After that, we became friends." she smiled at the memory. "She was a wonderful friend and someone I would always want at my side in a battle." her tail started to wag, making the water surface to ripple. "Many years later, when we became Squires, we met her future husband, Bright Mac. He has a strong sense of responsibility while being gentle to friends and enemies. He believed that being kind to others on the battlefield was the best way to win and that everyone should be treated equally, even the ones that fight against you. We fought many battles together and always came out of them alive, no matter the odds."

Dashie could see the blush on her face, making her smile.

"Those two fell in love in first sight and would marry each other after we all became knights a few years later. I remember that wonderful day, seeing Pear walking down the aisle, wearing her beautiful wedding dress. I was happy for her and could see she was truly happy."

She started to sniffle.

"Then, years later, she had a child, a boy. I was amazed how big he was and seeing how wonderful and happy those two were with their child, I decided to try for my own after dating someone a few years... sadly..."

Dashie remembered the whispers from back at the base camp.

"...learning you couldn't bear any children..." tears started to fall down Harshwhinny cheeks. "Is hard, knowing you'll never be a mother, and seeing Pear, being one... it made me jealous. I know it was wrong of me, but I couldn't help but feel envy." she wiped her tears away. "After that, I couldn't bring myself to see her or visit her anymore, afraid that it will make me feel more hurt." she lowered her head. "But, then years later, my squad and I were stationed at an outpost with the Rune Knight squadron..."

It was raining heavily as a young Harshwhinny stood under the entrance of stone tower, watching the rain as her squad was inside, trying to get warm.

'We were waiting for the rain to stop so we can get back on the road, as both squads were ordered to be the Princesses' guards. They were heading to Dragon lands for its yearly festival. The one overlooking both squads were a high ranking colonel, Thunderlane. He's a good leader...well, we all thought that until...'

Harshwhinny turned to her squad. "I'm going to speak with the colonel. We are running late in meeting up with the Princess and her guards. I'm going to convince him that we should go. You all stay here and get ready."

"Yes, ma'am!"

She ran through the heavy rain and towards the other stone tower where Thunderlane and the other squad were. She could see a chubby blue mare centaur, being tossed out into the rain and falling into the mud.

"Get lost already! I'm not risking the Princesses escort for some backwater town in the middle of nowhere. Even if two knights asked for aid. I'm not risking it!" Thunderlane shouted, as she was dressed in full on black armor.

The mare sat up and cried as she begged him to change his mind, but he didn't. Harshwhinny watched as Thunderlane closed the door to the tower that he was in, leaving the mare and her out in the rain. Harshwhinny rushed to her.

"Hey, are you alright? What's wrong?"

"My town! It's under attack by a pack of timber wolves! Pear and Bright told me to get help from any knights but-"

Harshwhinny didn't let the mare finish as she grabbed her shoulders, looking worried.

"Pear and Bright? You mean Pear Butter and Bright Mac!?"

The mare was shocked, how did this knight know those names?

"H-how do you know them?"

Harshwhinny didn't respond, she just turned around and rushed off.

"Where are you going!?"

"To save them!"

It didn't take long as Harshwhinny and her squad exited out of the outpost, rushing through the forest as the heavy rain didn't stop. Two of the knights were holding the chubby centaur, as she was pointing them where to go. Harshwhinny didn't remember how long it took, but her squad stopped on a hill. They could see the town that was in danger.

"CHARGE!" Harshwhinny screamed, raising her sword in the air and her knights passing her as they charged.

Harshwhinny and her squad enter the town, seeing front doors having slash marks or completely knock down. Windows broken like something got inside. She ordered her knights to spread out and look for survivors, but also to deal with any timber wolves. They all followed her orders, while she guarded the chubby centaur, who was leading her to Pear and Bright in the last place she saw them.

"They were leading the remaining folks to the underground bunker that was made a few years back. They told me to get help and to use their names as a reference, so aid could come faster." she explained, staying close to Harshwhinny side.

Harshwhinny said nothing, only staying on guard as they traveled further into the middle of town, but something was off.
'Why aren't there any timber wolves?'

She could feel something was wrong. She stopped, which made the centaur stop.

"Why are we stopping? The bunker is not far!"

"Where are the wolves? Why haven't we encountered any of them yet?"

As she said this, she could hear a wolf howling not too far from them. It was coming the direction that they were heading, and they could hear a man's voice screaming. Harshwhinny wasted no time in rushing to where the screaming was coming from, as she knew that voice.

"I'M COMING MAC!"

She slid on the muddy ground as she exited out of a small alley and froze in horror. She could see a small group of wolves ganging up and eating something. Within the middle, Harshwhinny could see a hand sticking it as it was covered in blood.

"...no." she whispered, knowing whose hand it was. She griped her sword hard and screamed at the large wolves. "BASTARDS!!!"

She got the wolves' attention, as they turned to her, their dark green eyes glowing in the dark.

"HOW DARE YOU!? GET AWAY FROM HIM!!"

She charged, her blade slicing the wolves' body apart. One by one, they fall as their bodies were cut in half, or missing a head. A few wolves got a few good hits on her, her armor getting scratch up. The last wolf was killed as its head hit the ground and rolled away. She looked around, hoping that no other wolf was near.

With no threats, she could hear the chubby centaur crying, making her face her. She was kneeling next to the bloody hand and held it. Harshwhinny couldn't move. She was frozen with fear, she didn't want to move or turn around.

"Bright..."

She could see the remains of her dear friend. She wanted to cry and scream, but she had to push all that away, as she needed to find Pear and the bunker, as she might be still alive.

"Come, we can't mourn now. We need to find Pear and the others."

"H-huh?"

"Lead me to the bunker. If there are survivors, we need to help them."

The chubby centaur was in shock, but nodded, and led her further down the street. As they hurried down the street, Harshwhinny could see dead centaurs and ponies, as the wolves got to them, but she soon started to notice less town folk bodies and more wolves bodies... until they arrived to the bunker. She stopped and couldn't believe what she was seeing.

Pear, leaning on her sword while her armor was nearly destroyed, was standing guard on top of a latch door on the rocky ground. She was bleeding as bite and scratch marks could be seen all over her. She looked tired and ready to collapse.

"PEAR!!"

Pear could hear her and looked up, a bright smile appeared.

"Harshie!"

She tried to move forward, but she lost her footing and fell, collapsing. Harshwhinny rushed forward, kneeling at her side.

"No, no, no! Stay awake, Pear!"

She held her friend's hand, tears pouring down her face.

"I knew, out of all the help that Ms. Cake would find... you would come... Harshie."

"Save your strength. I'm here, along with my squad. They are going through the town as we speak, clearing out the remaining wolves!" she could see her friend breathing was getting weaker. "No, no! Stay with me, Pear. Please."

Pear slowly reached out to Harshwhinny face, making her removing her helmet and letting Pear touch her face.

"It's okay... I'm okay..." she whispered, smiling.

"Pear..."

"You came... thank you, Harshie..."

Harshwhinny couldn't hold back, she broke down crying. She should have been here, she shouldn't have push herself away from them.

"I should have been here! I shouldn't have avoided you two! I'm so sorry! Pear, I'm so sorry!"

Pear smiled at her. "...I have a daughter, Harshie."

"Huh?"

"Yes, I had her... six years ago, and we named her after..."

Pear's eyes slowly closed, her hand losing its grip on Harshwhinny cheek.

"PEAR! NO, DON'T YOU DARE CLOSE YOUR EYES!! DON'T-"

Pear took her final breath and was gone. Harshwhinny clutch Pear's hand, not wanting to let it go as she screamed in the sky.

'My squad force out the remaining wolves out of town and the town folks slowly exited out of the underground bunker. I learned from the Mayor that there was a fire in the Everfree Forest a month back, and it seemed it forced the wolves into town, looking for food. They reported the first attack to the capital, but because they were far away and being a backwater town, no help came. On the third attack, the wolves attacked with their whole pack, which made Pear and Bright send their friend to find any help by using their names. I met with Bright's mother and their older son, Big Mac. They handle the deaths well, but that's when I saw her...'

"MA!? PA!?"

Harshwhinny turned to see a young centaur girl exiting out of the bunker, wearing pot and pans like armor. Granny Smith walked over to Harshwhinny, telling her that was Pear and Bright's youngest daughter, the one that Pear told her as she died.

The little centaur girl could see knights around, making her smile. She even saw the town folks that couldn't make it to the bunker were safe. She cheered as she held her pot spoon in the air.

"MA AND PA DID IT!"

She looked around for them, but she couldn't find them. She started asking the folks if they have seen her parents, but no one could look her in the eye and tell her. Harshwhinny placed her helmet on and decided to do it.

She walked up to her and knelt down, placing a hand on her shoulder. The child smiled at her and asked if she knew where her parents were. Harshwhinny didn't say a word and held the child's hand, leading her to a brown blanket, covering Pear's body. The little girl looked confused.

"Why is there a blanket here?"

Harshwhinny bent down and held the edge of the blanket, her hands gripping it hard as she didn't want to lift it up.

'But, I knew I had to... this child, was about to learn the truth, a truth no child should learn at this age.'

Harshwhinny took a deep breath, lifting the blanket up, showing the little girl's mother's dead body. The little girl gasped and took a step back.

"Ma..."

"I'm sorry..."

The little girl couldn't hold back, she fell on her knees and cried, screaming at her mother's dead body.

'After what happened, the Princesses award my squad and I for saving the town, but the award meant nothing to me, since the death of my friends. They were given the highest reward for giving their lives to protect the town, and I was tasked to handed it to their family. I returned to the town two months later. I came into town and met with Granny Smith and Big Mac. They told me how the girl was handling with the deaths of her parents. She hadn't eaten or slept much for the first month and kept pushing everyone away, until they all gave up on her. I went to the fields, finding her badly, swinging a wooden sword around like someone who was trying to fend off a bee.'

Harshwhinny stood there, seeing the girl tossing the wooden sword out of her hands and landing into the mud as it had rained a few hours ago. She was covered in it, not caring about the condition of her body, but just wanted to keep training.

'She wanted to grow strong and be like her parents, to be a knight but...'

Harshwhinny could tell the girl had no talent to be a knight, sure she had a spirit of one, but that wasn't enough to be a knight, as her lack of skill will only get her killed.

'I had to break the bad news to her. I couldn't allow her to follow in her parent's footsteps, I wouldn't allow it.'

"YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE A KNIGHT, GIRL!!"

The girl turned to Harshwhinny, who was wearing a casual sweater and not in her armor. She got closer to the girl, looking at her with a cold look.

"You lack the skill to be one."

The girl's face became sad as she bit her lip in anger, trying not to cry.

"That's not true! My pa was a great knight and so was my ma! I have their blood in me! I can be a great knight like them!"

Harshwhinny knew she should tell her the truth, that even with their blood within her, she wasn't cut out to be a knight... but seeing the determination in her eyes and not wanting to take that away from her, Harshwhinny decided to let her have that hope.

Harshwhinny had her sword and shield on her. She pulled them out and drop them before the girl, who was surprised by the sudden appearance of the weapons.

"Show me what you have learned. Prove to me, you have what it takes to be a knight. I will test you."

"Really!?"

Harshwhinny didn't answer her and took a few steps back. Folding her arms and giving the coldest look that, the girl gulped loudly.

'She was not a skilled sword fighter, not even close to one. I watched her attack, seeing how her swings were sloppy, her footwork was terrible, and her aim was a joke. But even all that, she never stopped or slow down... well, until she tried to hold the shield up but couldn't.'

The girl fell to the ground on her hands, breathing hard while sweat pour out of her like a waterfall. Harshwhinny wasn't impressed and picked her sword and shield up, placing it on her sides.

"Is that all you have? Your parents had more skills than you. They had the drive to fight and the will to protect, but you don't."

The girl closed her eyes, wanting to cry but...

"I'll make you my page, girl."

"HUH!?"

The girl looked up at her, confused. She knew her skills were bad, and no right-minded knight would ever take her... so why did this knight offer her a page position?

"Why are you offering me a page position?"

"I can't leave a child with no future or a path, and I owe it to your parents." she knelt down and placed a hand on the girl's shoulder. "What's your name? I realized that I don't know your name."

The girl blushed in embarrassment and rubbed the back of her neck.

"Heh, sorry, my name is AJ, but that's just a short nickname for my real name!" she smiled at her. "My parents told me that they named me after someone they admire and treasure so much! My name is Artoria Javeria!"

Harshwhinny slowly reacted to what she heard, her face showing that she was shocked.

"Artoria Javeria... but that's..."

Dashie could see Harshwhinny crying as she wiped them away. Dashie had a guess why she was crying but Harshwhinny spoke first.

"I was shocked to learn the little girl, the one I saw and taken in, was the one who was named after me." she sighed. "My full name is Harshwhinny Javeria. While Pear and Bright gave me the nickname, 'Artoria'. Harshwhinny 'Artoria' Javeria."

Harshwhinny looked up to the ceiling, remembering the old days when AJ was a little kid, teaching her in the way to be a knight.

"Over the years, teaching her what I know, she was able to catch up. While her swordsmanship and shield skill still wasn't great, she did pick up on archery and hand-to-hand combat." she closed her eyes and having a smile. "Even though I couldn't ever have a child of my own, I see AJ as my daughter."

She turned to Dashie, her eyes showing a warm love.

"I know she can become a knight one day, as her mother figure, I can't allow myself to give up on her and not let her follow her dreams. I have no right."

Dashie smiled and nodded, understanding her reason for taking AJ in and training her. Even made sense how Harshwhinny acted so motherly to AJ. She asked her a question.

"AJ told me that she failed this year's entrance exam to be a knight."

Harshwhinny sadly nodded. "Yes, she score very low in swordplay, shield combat, and magic level for earth centaur. She passed the written and knowledge exam. She knew a lot of things a knight should know, and the ones they don't. I was hoping that she might have a chance to pass the exam, but it was her fighting skills that failed her."

Dashie stood up and started to think and ask her a few questions.

"Is there a chance she can redo the exam? If not, is there any other way to be a knight? Like by passing another exam, or some type of different test?"

Harshwhinny shook her head. "No, the entrance exam is the only way. Not even a Princess can overrule the test results or make a squire into a knight..." she started to think about something, but her eyes slowly look down at Dashie's lower half, as she was still standing out of the water and the fog was clearing up. "Wait, there is another way, but it is a long shot. It's so rare, no one talks about it..."

"What?" Dashie asked, getting closer to her.

Harshwhinny started to blush as she answered her. "Well, a long time ago. There were these powerful magical items that were meant to banish great evil away. It was used on a demon called Discord, and he was turned to stone. Sadly, during that battle, five of those six magical items were destroyed, leaving one left. The gem was placed within the hilt of a sword that was stabbed into the throne room of the old castle of Celestia and Luna. It's said whoever can pull the sword out of the stone floor, will be given the title of knight."

Dashie pound the palm of her hand when she heard that. She walked around the tub. "Perfect! If we train AJ to be strong enough, she can pull that sword out and she can become a knight! All we have to do is have her train and-"

"Little one..."

She turned around to Harshwhinny, her face having a deep blush.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know you were a boy. You look like a girl to me."

"Wait, wh- huh?!"

Dashie looked down and could see the fog that was covering the whole bathroom was gone. She was standing, her junk hanging out and being free, all in Harshwhinny to see. She covered herself, all red as she tried to find a way to explain herself but Dashie realized this didn't matter. AJ has a dream and she needed help.

"Y-Yeah! I'm a boy, but that doesn't matter! AJ has a chance of becoming a knight! She just needs help to become strong enough! I can help her!"

Harshwhinny tipped her head.

"You are so filled with hope. Why would you want to help a girl that you just met? You and her aren't that close but yet..."

Dashie removed her hands from her crotch and pointed at Harshwhinny.

"Because in the short time I know AJ, I want to be her friend and by her side! She's been nothing but kind, understanding and helpful to us! I want to return that ten folds!"

She was taken aback by her words. Harshwhinny smiled, this young child could be a great knight one day if they tried. All that loyalty and bravery, just waiting to grow and be shown. She bowed and thanked her for her words.

"Thank you for saying that, little one. AJ was lucky to have someone like you by her side." she raised her body and hugged Dashie, squishing her between her massive breast. "And when you two become older, I'll be happy if you take her as your wife."

Poor Dashie was getting overwhelmed by the softness of Harshwhinny breast but when she heard say that, she blushed and her eyes shot open.

"WHAT!?"

Harshwhinny giggled as she felt something poking her.

"I see you agree with the idea, huh?"

"THIS ISN'T WHAT YOU THINK!"

Dashie used her wings and broke free from the hug. She flew over to her clothes and grabbed them. Without wasting time, she rocketed out of the bathroom and down the hall, looking for a room to change. Harshwhinny giggle as she found Dashie's reaction cute.

Dashie zoomed around the mansion, until she looked into a room and saw no one inside. She hurried in and slammed the door. Locking it and leaning against the door, she let her legs relax.

"Why did she have to say that? And what's wrong with me? Getting a boner in a situation like that! Ugh, what's wrong with me?"

She held her clothes over her crotch and as she drop them to get change, that's when she heard someone walking out of the walk-in closet, holding only a towel and a white dress. It was AJ, who froze as she saw Dashie at the door, dropping her clothes and seeing lil Dashie standing proud.

The two just stood there, looking at each naked bodies. AJ's eyes were locked on Dashie's friend, while Dashie couldn't take her eyes off AJ's breast and her abs. Dashie could feel her heart racing and her body feeling hot. She started to picture AJ in a wedding dress after what Harshwhinny told her, asking her to marry AJ when they got older.

'Oh no.'

AJ could feel herself getting aroused by Dashie and didn't know why, but she was.

'I-I'm not getting turned on by Dashie, am I? Why!?'

The two looked away, but not sure what else to do. Dashie spoke first.

"Um, sorry for intruding!" she faced her back to her, trying to unlock the door but was struggling.

AJ didn't know what to say, so she just stood there, trying her best to cover self with her towel. Dashie was still struggling to unlocking the door but what didn't help was picturing AJ in a wedding dress, standing by her side as they married...until those thoughts quickly change, as she no longer picture AJ but...

"...huh?"

She was picturing Twilight in a wedding dress now, picturing them standing next to each other, holding hands and leaning in for the kiss. That's when her head started to hurt...

A memory filled her mind and found herself on the floor, her outfit in ruins and everything around as well, the party was a huge mess. She looked up and saw Twilight, wearing the most beautiful dress she had ever seen on her, looking down at her.

"No." was Twilight said to her, making the voices all around them gasp.

Dashie was shocked, as she wondered why Twilight rejected her proposal. Did she do something wrong? Did Twilight find someone else? So many questions were in her mind, as she was ready to demand why, but before she could, Twilight spoke up as she kneeled down to her.

"No, I will not marry you, Rainbow," said Twilight, looking her right in the eye and smiling.

"Then why?" asked Dashie as she looked away and couldn't help but cry.

"To do this," replied Twilight, as she summoned a box from her magic, put it on the ground, and grabbed something inside with her hands.

"W-What?" asked Dashie, trying not to cry as she rubbed her eyes. She felt something around her neck and saw a purple orb necklace, which caused Dashie to look at Twilight, who was wearing the blue necklace and crying.

"Okay, I'll marry you now. I can't believe you beat me to it," Twilight laughed as she kissed her while the voices of the crowd cheered for the newly engaged couple.

"Wait? For real?" asked Dashie, still trying to wrap her mind around what was happening after they kiss.

"Yeah, silly," smiled Twilight, wiping her tears.

Dashie felt the warmth coming from the heart, and she couldn't stop smiling and crying as she stood there. Soon enough, the memory faded, making her not remember it, but she still felt the warm feeling in her heart. She turned to AJ, and she didn't have the feeling like before.

"AJ!"

"Huh?"

Dashie smiled as she was able to unlock the door. "Sorry, I'll be out of your hair, but um..." she closed her eyes and calm her thoughts. She opened her eyes and AJ could see how much determination in them.

"I'll help you get strong, and become a knight!"

"Huh?"

"I know, you are more than capable to get stronger, but I'm here and willing to help you! After what you have done for us and trusting us. I want to return that flavor by helping you! AJ! I know asking this right now, in the most awkward situation, but will you accept my friendship and help!"

AJ was shocked.

"W-Wait, hold up, Dashie. I'm not following! What are you talking about?"

"Just answer yes or no!"

"W-Well, of course, I do, but-"

"Yay! Then, it's settled!" Dashie opened her wings and flew to her, their faces almost touching. "After we eat, meet me outside! I want to start training you right away!"

"But-"

"It'll be fun!"

Dashie flew out of the room, closing the door, leaving AJ standing there, not sure what had happened... but she sat on the floor and placed her dress over her face, hiding her blush.

",..I made a real friend..."

She smiled.

"I knew Dashie and I will be good friends!"

Within the entrance of the squire barracks. A black flash could be seen. Soon, Void started to walk out and looking around. She noticed the knights took notice of her and was on guard as she heard their whispering.

"What the hell is she!? She looks like a unicorn but she's walking on two legs..."

"I'm getting the creeps just by looking at her..."

"Doesn't she look like that girl who fought AJ a while back?"

Void's ears twitched when she heard that. She rose her hand and the knight that spoke was pulled into her hand, his neck being slowly crushed not only by her hand but the magic that surround it.

"You said someone looking like me was here?"

The knight nodded as he struggled to breath.

"Where did she go?"

Before she could get an answer, she noticed that she was surrounded by the whole base of knights.

"Let him go, monster."

Void could see their swords at the ready, she even could sense other unicorns in the mix as she could their swords glowing with magic. She couldn't help but smile, as it be a long time she had a fight with a universe and its inhabitant. She raised her other hand, pointing at the closets knights.

"You better all don't disappoint me. I want to see all of your hopelessness on your faces when I'm about to kill you all. That will give me joy, so don't go dying easy."

She could see their anger, some even shaking.

"We're not afraid of you."

"Heh, well, that's too bad."

Without warning, she blasted them with a powerful dark flames, watching them scream, running or dropping to the ground as they burned alive within their armors.

"But show me fear, show me despair, or better yet, beg me for your life, and maybe, just maybe, I'll spare you."

She blasted another group while smiling, she couldn't see their faces as the helmets were in the way, but she could sense it. She could feel the hopelessness coming from everyone around her.

"That's it." Void said all evil like. "That's what I'm looking for." a creepy twisted smile formed on her face.

"HOPELESSNESS!"

End of Chapter 7