Gangs of Manehattan

A few weeks had passed. By now, they had managed the move of Rarity and Sweetie Belle to Spike's place. Seeing their, now former, landlord tremble between Starlight's paperwork and Big Mac's brawn had almost made up for the shit he'd put them through! And by now, Rarity's mane had started to recover as well...

It took some getting used to having two new roommates for Spike, even if they were such pleasant company. The first time Harshwhinny showed up for their fuck-session had been a little awkward, though she, and the sisters, did come around to it. Same for Saffron. In general though, it got a bit more crowded, and he started to consider getting an apartment for the two of them if one became free. So far, however, in general, it was pretty nice, so that might not be needed. At least not any time soon.

There also had been an empty room in the basement, where Rarity had set up her shop for now. They were looking into getting her a proper place nearby, but until then... He would've liked to see her work on Diamond Tiara's outfit, she had taken the measures at the club a while ago, but Rarity had told him off! He'd see it when she wore it, not a minute sooner! But, Rarity had said, that it would be a very nice dress, if not a great one considering her current limitations.

A few days ago, Spike had picked up his suit from the outfitter. He had visited them together with Rarity as an advisor a few days after DT had asked him to accompany her, and honestly? It had been a pretty nice experience. At first, he had been eyed somewhat suspiciously, though he had to admit that he hadn't worn his best everyday clothes. Once he had shown them the card, however, his treatment had become much friendlier. Especially when he had told them, after getting some disbelieving stares, “If you don't believe me, you can call her!” The manager, previously mentioned Sassy Saddles had done so.

Again, he couldn't blame them for being suspicious. He had looked like a random vagrant, or like some two bit who wanted to rob the store. Once Sassy had talked to Tiara however, the service had been first class! He found a suit pretty quickly, though it would need to be adjusted to suit a dragon, rather than a pony. With expert advise, from both the store and Rarity, Spike had decided on a black three-piece suit with a white dress shirt, an additional black coat, who knew how the weather would be, and black shoes. Simple, yes, but to him, it had that simple elegance...

Naturally, the adjustments had taken some time, but they had been finished in time.

And tonight was the night, and, looking at himself in the mirror, Spike had to admit, it looked really nice on him! His tail now was fitting perfectly through the adjusted tail hole, and he was even considering to buy a high quality pocket watch with a chain for the suit! When he had been on his prohibition binge, he had seen a few pictures with that, and it had just looked very classy!

He would take good care of the suit... It was very nice, very expensive, and a gift from a dear friend! Yes, dragon would take good care of it. Not only because Rarity would probably kill him if he'd ruin it...

On the topic of Rarity, she stood next to him and helped him dress! “Darling!” The unicorn chirped excitedly! “You clean up even more nicely than I had expected!”

Even Sweetie Belle whistled, impressed how her boss looked dressed up like that! Honestly, it was kinda hot! Maybe she had just read, or watched, too many cheap romances, but she could just see it in her mind, how her arms would play with his tie, how she'd push her arms underneath his jacket...

On the topic of ties! “Heh... Thanks, Rares! So, which tie would you suggest?” On pick up, he had been given extra neckties and a very nice tie clip! It were twelve neckties all together! Four were plain, black, red, blue, and purple. The other eight were these colors, but with intricate designs in gold, or silver thread, on them.

“Usually, for an event like this? I think a bow tie would be better, but these are really nice as well!” She looked at them with an expert eye. “Hmm... I would say the pure black one doesn't quite fit. None of the pure ones... Here! Take this one!” The unicorn handed him the blue one with the silver thread, then took it upon herself to tie it for him. “Yes! I think that looks very nice!”

“Thank you very much!” But as Spike thanked her, his breath pushed over her nostrils.

“Ugh... Spike! What did you have for lunch today?!”

“Just a few gemstones, and some other stuff... I mean, you should know by now that we dragons have a sulfur breath...”

“Yes! But it's worse than usual! Sweetie... Bring me the breath spray, please!” After a few moments, Rarity took the spray from her sister and shot a few bursts down her boyfriend's mouth. After thinking about it, she just emptied the whole bottle into his gullet. “Much better!” She told him after smelling his breath again!

A few minutes later, Spike's phone rang. Looking at it, he saw a message from Tiara: “Hey, handsome! I'm here! Come out!”

“Rarity? Sweetie Belle? DT is here. I'll be heading out!” He gave each of them a peck on the cheek.

“I hope you have a nice evening, darling!” Rarity told him, as she kissed him in turn. “Sweetie and I will go to the club later, so when you come home, we might not be back yet!”

“Then, I hope you two have a nice evening as well!”

Spike stepped outside and saw a stretch limousine waiting for him! In the rear, the door opened and a hoof in a high-heeled shoe stepped outside, and, slowly, Diamond Tiara emerged from the car into the cool night air. She wore a tulle sequin fitted mermaid gown with sheer corset bodice and a ruffle skirt with high slit. The dress was was a sparkling silver, and every time she moved, the light hitting it created an impressive effect! Here and there, the fabric on the corset was slightly translucent, letting her pink fur shine through.

Around her neck, resting on her her breasts, was an intricate silver-and-diamond collier On her head was her namesake heard-wear: a silver, or maybe platinum, tiara studded with gemstones and, indeed, including diamonds.

For a few moments, Spike stood there with his mouth hanging open in awe! “Diamond Tiara, you look... Wow!” He finally managed to say! “Is that Rarity's dress?!”

“Yep!” Tiara nodded! “I was as impressed as you! My mother had wanted to complain about me wearing some no-name, no-brand outfit at first, but when she saw it... Even she had to, begrudgingly, admit that it looked breathtaking!”

“And that crown?”

“Tiara! Family heirlooms!” She explained, “Apparently it's from my great-great-great-grandma from my father's side! Dad wanted me to wear them for the event. Thought they'd look good on me. I sent Rarity a picture and she approved of it, so...”

“Well, you look absolutely stunning, Diamond Tiara!” Spike told her, giving her a kiss on each cheek!

“Thank you!” She repeated the greeting, before pointing at the open door with her thumb. “Now, let's get into the car! We gotta go!”

Inside the limousine, Spike couldn't help but let out an impressed whistle! As far as he could tell, the interior of the limousine probably cost more than his own car, Applejack's new pick-up truck, and their clubs liquor supply for a year together! Finest leather, the softest seats he could imagine, a mini bar with booze so high class that about half the content probably had less than a hundred bottles left in the world each!

After they put their seat belts on, the limo began to drive away. “I have to say, Spike: You're looking pretty fancy yourself!” Diamond Tiara now gave back the compliment from before! “That suit, heh, suits you very well! The coat, the vest... Kinda reminds me of my great-great-grandfather! He was a big businessman in the 20's, and there are rumours that he also was involved in bootlegging! He's dressed pretty much the same as you in the big portrait we have of him! Though he'd been wearing pinstripes.”

Honestly? Spike kinda wanted to see that picture now. Though he doubted it'd be where the party would be. The painting was probably in the Rich family's mansion, or maybe an old luxurious penthouse they owned since a hundred years or more in one of the older buildings in Manehattan. However, that he knew already, the party was taking place in a far more modern three story apartment the family owned in one of the newest skyscrapers, equipped with all the newest amenities, pools, one inside, one outside, whirlpools and so on. Lots of glass and steel construction...

“I have something for you...” Tiara perked up, curious, as the dragon sank a hand into the pocket of his coat. He pulled a small, egg-shaped plastic thing. The mare began to grin as Spike handed her the egg-vibe. “I thought that we could make the event a bit more fun!” He grinned back at DT as he shook the remote.

“Oh yes! That should make this hobnobbing with Manehattan's elite much more interesting!” As the vibrator slid past her silk panties and pushed past her panties and into her pussy, Diamond Tiara moaned a little. And when Spike turned it on, on the lowest setting for now, she hummed happily! “And more fun!”

“I also have one for Silver Spoon with me!” He told her.

After about twenty minutes of driving, Diamond Tiara harshly cussed out the traffic, though Spike had a feeling that she was just trying to blow off as much as she could before she was at the party to avoid upsetting her mother, they arrived at the building. The driver opened the door for them, and as Spike walked up to the entrance door, Tiara exchanged a few words with him. “Yes, Ms. Tiara!” He heard, moments before she appeared by his side, then he heard the car drive away.

Spike held the door open for her, then hurried to her side. Heh... Ms. Tiara... Spike offered his arm to her. “Ms. Tiara?”

She gave the receptionist a short look and a wave of the hand to show that the dragon really was with her. “Of course, Mr. Spike!” She hooked her arm to his, and both started to laugh as they entered the elevator. “It's the penthouse.” Tiara told him. Spike tapped the button with the highest number.

When the doors opened again, they revealed a big room with a high ceiling, decked out in all the finery you'd expect from one of the leading families of Manehattan: Crystal chandeliers, expensive paintings, precious metals, rare woods used in the furniture... To his left, Spike could see two more levels that were part of the apartment, and judging from what else he saw, the room was either L- or U-Shaped.

Covertly slipping the other vibrator he had with him into his trouser pockets, Spike handed his coat to a butler Tiara introduced to him as Randolph. His eyes drifted over the many ponies, griffons, hippogriffs and even a few dragons that filled the room. Ponies in very expensive clothes, and for some of the mares, very revealing designer clothes, with very expensive jewelry. The good and the beautiful of Manehattan mingled here. Honestly? Even with his club, this was kind off overwhelming! The luxury, the splendor, the lavish showing off of old, and new, wealth... His businesses made a lot of money, but they were nothing compared to this! Though he was pretty sure he had seen some of them at his club.

“There you are!” A familiar voice called out to them and tore him out of his thoughts! Leaning against a wall, dressed in a light-pink cocktail dress that showed her legs off very nicely, and swirling a glass of red wine, that Spike guessed was older than most of the guests, was Silver Spoon! She had exchanged her usual pearl necklace for a gold choker with a pink diamond in the shape of a heart, like on her cutie mark, in its center!

“Silver Spoon!” Tiara called back as she and Spike, still arm-in-arm, walked over to her. The two greeted each other with a kiss to each cheek, and the dragon did the same. “Good that you're finally here. I think your mother was about to blow a gasket...” She told them.

“Pff... we're on time!” Diamond Tiara rolled her eyes as Spike slipped the other egg-vibe to Silver Spoon. “The official start is in five minutes!” Before she could say anything more, a warm voice came from the crowd!

“Diamond Tiara! You're finally here!”

“Dad!” Tiara's head spun around to the grey stallion in his perfectly tailored suit, though the money symbol on his necktie was a bit much! She rushed to meet him, gave him a hug and then dragged him to her friends! “Dad, this is Spike! I've told you about him!”

“Hello, Mr. Rich!” Spike greeted Filthy Rich, possibly the richest stallion in Manehattan, and offered his hand, while DT cuddled herself against his left shoulder. “Pleasure to meet you!”

“So, you own that club that my daughter likes to visit so much?” Tiara's father asked him as he shook the dragon's hand. That young dragon had a good handshake, he had to admit!

“Indeed, Mr. Rich!”

Throwing a side glance at his daughter, Filthy Rich asked him: “I hope she behaves as is proper?”

“DAD!” Diamond Tiara called out, trying to keep herself from getting too loud! Silver Spoon used the chance to slip the vibrator into her pussy.

“So far, we never had any issues with her,-” Spike shot a little smile towards her, then to her friend, who had just managed to stand normal again and was taking a sip of her wine, “-or with Silver Spoon! They are two of our favorite customers! No trouble, pleasant to have around... They befriended three of our waitresses who are about their age!”

“Oh, I think I remember that! The three you asked me to arrange the spots at Cadance's school for?”

His daughter nodded: “Exactly! And, dad, the three are very doing well!”

“Good to hear, good to hear!” He nodded.

“I hope you don't mind me asking,” Spike said cautiously, “but... how does one come to a name like 'Filthy'?

“Family tradition,” Filthy Rich sighed, obviously unhappy with that topic, “unfortunately. My grandfather was named Stinkin' Rich... I would have preferred a different name myself... Well, I have to go back, take care of the other guests again! I hope you enjoy the evening!”

“Thank you, Mr. Rich!” Spike and Silver Spoon said in unison.

“Thanks, dad!”

Now with both, Silver Spoon and Diamond Tiara hanging on his arms, Spike began to mingle among the crowd, trying some of the drinks, excellent whiskeys, rums, brandies, including cognac, and gins, as well as a variety of white and red wines. And champagne! Tiara immediately got herself a glass of it. “Who's with you, Silver Spoon?” She asked her friend.

“I came alone with my parents,” Silver Spoon explained as she grabbed another glass of wine, white whine this time. “They didn't insist on me bringing some company along. Probably figured I would be with you the whole evening anyway!” She chuckled.

As Spike drank from his glass of whiskey, and tried some of the hors d'ouvre he looked at the high society crowd around him. Truly, the best and brightest of Manehattan... There were a few mares that probably shouldn't be wearing revealing outfits, considering their age or their stature... But there also were a number of mares here that were certainly a pleasure to look at!

He recognized some of the faces in the crowd: Svengallop, one of the leading politicians, was standing nearby and speaking to two unicorns that looked very snooty. Spike was pretty sure to have made out the words “Jet Set”, and “Upper Crust”, maybe the names of the two?

There was the banker Gladmane. Wind Rider, the former police chief who, despite his disgrace, was still an important member of upper class society, as well as a turquoise mare with an amber mane that seemed to be a bodyguard of some sorts for him.

Blueblood, a distant relative of the mayor, whose escapades were very popular with the tabloids. The current police chief Shining Armor, something about him always felt vaguely familiar to Spike, and his wife, an alicorn, Mi Amore Cadanca, or Cadance for short, who was the principal of Diamond Tiara's school and also distantly related to the mayor. And she was one of the mares that were certainly very pleasant to the eye, in her high cut dress that showed a lot of leg whenever she walked. The chief's younger sister, Twilight Sparkle, probably was also around, though Spike couldn't spot her.

He wondered if Applejack's uncle and aunt where here... She had told him that the Oranges were part of the upper class, or at least tried to be. Maybe he should've asked her for a picture, or a description.

There was Professor Fossil, one of Yearling's nemesis and one of the most important ponies in Manehattan's history community, if not the country's, alongside Buried Treasure... The latter worked for the former and was one of her best archaeologists. especially after they'd gotten rid of A. K. Yearling. So the two being together wasn't a surprise. Yearling had mentioned that she suspected that they were shipping more than just artifacts and the likes, both legal and illegal ones, but had no idea for whom.

Spike was torn from his observation when a deep voice reached his ears from just a few feet behind him! “Diamond Tiara! Silver Spoon! Nice to see you!” It sounded jovial and pleasant, but there was a stranger undercurrent to it...

Turning around, he recognized the pony immediately! “Hello, Mr. Sombra!” The two mares greeted the tall, dark unicorn.

He shook their hands, and turned to Spike: “And you are? I don't think I've ever seen you on one of Filthy's events! You seem well acquainted with these lovely young ladies here?”

“My name's Spike,” the dragon explained, as he offered his hand as well. “I run a club that Diamond and Silver Spoon frequent and Diamond asked me to accompany her tonight.” As Sombra took his hand, Spike leaned in a bit and whispered, “If I'm being honest, I think I am mainly here to piss off Diamond Tiara's mom!”

Sombra actually let out a laugh! He kept it down enough that nopony more than a few feet away would hear it, but it seemed genuine nonetheless! Apparently, he could appreciate it if old money got a bit riled up by new faces. Then again, the stories that Spike had heard did indicate that he himself had built his company basically from nothing, against some resistance by the old establishment, so that shouldn't be too much of a surprise. “My young friend,” Sombra told Spike in a quiet, conspiratorial voice that, except for the two, was only audible for the mares on Spike's arms, “ I have to admit that this is entertaining! I had to work my way up with some of the very ponies here looking down on me! So hearing that you're here to annoy some of them, that's something I can respect!” His voice now at a more conversational tone again, Sombra continued: “But tell me... How did you end up running a night club?”

“Well, I started with odd-jobs, and made valuable acquaintances and friends. We banded together, worked our asses off and, finally, managed to scrape enough money together to buy a run down factory hall and renovate it.” It was technically true, even if somewhat sanitized. “We decided that I'd be the official owner and run it, because I kinda ended up as the leader of our group.”

“Not unlike myself then!” The unicorn chuckled when a mare joined him at his side. “Well, I know your companions, it's only fair if I introduce mine to you: My secretary, assistant and the love of my life: Radiant Hope.”

“A pleasure to meet you!”

“The pleasure is all mine!” Shaking her hand, he reciprocated her greeting and introduced himself.

Tartarus... Sombra had heard about it, every now and then. Clubs weren't exactly something he frequented. Even events like this one he attended mainly for appearances sake. Well, maybe he should let himself be seen there at least once...

After the meeting with Sombra, Spike and the two mares strolled through the party, Tiara and Silver Spoon pointing out a few important ponies here and there, or showed him some trinkets and whatever. If he was being honest, that whirlpool on the large balcony was far more interesting for him right now. Too bad they didn't have the right clothing... They had to come here when no party was goi-...The dragon was torn from these thoughts as he spotted another mare he had seen before! He recognized her as Suri Polomare, the famed star designer, and the bitch that had fucked over Rarity so much...

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon hastily moved him away from her.

A more pleasant surprise for him were a few more familiar faces! Starlight Glimmer, his lawyer, was here, which made some sense, considering that she was one of Manehattan's most respected defense attorneys, even if she was now working mainly for him and the gang. She was in a good mood, apparently having just riled up her old rival Twilight Sparkle.

Then, they'd run into Fancy Pants and Fleur de Lis! “Boss! What are you doing here?!” She rushed over to greet them!

“I'm here with Diamond Tiara!” And, after a moment, he added: “Honestly? I should've expected to see you two here! Fancy Pants, how are you doing? You haven't visited us in quite a while!”

Emptying his glass off cognac, the white unicorn stallion sighed. “Yes. Business kept me, well, busy. I was in Fillydelphia and Vanhoover over the last few weeks and didn't even see my dear Fleur! Maybe we should rectify this next week...”

They had a pleasant little chat, before they moved on to their own businesses again. Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon walked off on their own for a bit a few minutes later.

Then, Spike ran into the deputy mayor! It honestly felt a bit weird to be hobnobbing with the elite and to be able to just walk up to the number two of the city... But then, he saw the expression on her face! Just for a moment, she looked at him as if she'd seen a ghost! And he noticed. The three walked up to her: “Excuse me? Can I help you?” Her smell was oddly familiar, despite the perfume.

“What?” Luna was torn out of her momentary surprise, “No! Sorry for staring! Seeing you just made me remember somebody from many years ago!” Better to move the conversation away from that topic... “You don't look like one of the usual guests at an event as this!”

“I am not,” the dragon laughed conversationally. “I'm Spike, a friend of Diamond Tiara and she invited me because her mom demanded that she should have a guest of her own. And Silver Spoon didn't count.”

Shaking his hand, she introduced herself: “Deputy Mayor Luna, but I guess you already know that.” He nodded, and apparently, Luna wasn't the biggest fan of Spoiled Rich either: “That sounds like Spoiled... So, how did you meet Tiara?”

“Well, she's a regular at my club. Silver Spoon and her befriended three of my waitresses and so ended up becoming two of our favorite customers! They give good tips and are a joy to have around. So, we take care of them...” There were, of course, now also other benefits, but she didn't need to know that. Though it reminded him of something, and Spike used the opportunity to turn their vibrators up a notch!

The two mares were chatting with their principal when their knees almost buckled for a moment as the vibrations increased, and they had to keep themselves from moaning in company! Bad Spike! Very bad! But sooo good as well! They did their best to hastily cover up for what had just happened, but the impish little smile on Principal Cadance's face implied it hadn't quite worked...^

As he explained the history he had with his two friends, Spike used the opportunity to inspect Deputy Mayor Luna's appearance! She was a gorgeous pony. One of the very few alicorns in the world. She looked like she was in hear mid twenties to early thirties, it was hard to tell, but she had to be older than that. It was said that alicorns were very long lived, justl ike dragons...

On her hooves, she was wearing little, silvery blue high heels and her dress was a high cut, very form fitting, held up by just a single strap over her left shoulder and pitch black, almost the opposite to Tiara's! But at every movement, tiny specks of the same blue of her shoes and of white flashed Around her neck was a diamond studded silver necklace, which, against her dark fur, sparkled like stars in the night sky. She really seemed to have gone all in on the connection that her name had with the night. But it also seemed more risque than would be expected from an important politician!

In fact, her dress was so high cut that Spike almost expected her to flash part of her panties at every step. If she was even wearing any... The way her tits moved, it seemed that at least a bra didn't quite fit underneath it. He had to take a picture at an opportune moment. Not only to rub one out to the sight, but also because he wanted to ask Rarity if she knew who might have made it!

Thinking about it, he figured that she dressed like this not to flaunt her body, but to mark her place in society in which flaunting what you had was just as important as in the circles he usually frequented. An ironic horseshoe effect. But in general, the deputy mayor seemed amicable enough, taking what felt like an honest interest in the stories he told her. In fact, it appeared like they interested her more than most of the stuff going on!

Their little chat was interrupted when she spotted a certain other pony.. “Svengallop!” Luna's use of his name sounded almost like a swear! She put an arm around Spike's shoulders and started to gently maneuver him away. “I didn't have enough alcohol to deal with him yet... Let us move a little and continue our conversation in peace, alright?”

They walked for maybe a minute, until Luna was certain that Svengallop wouldn't be able to spot them anymore. Spike picked up the conversation again: “Is your sister also here?”

“No, Tia,-” ah, that probably was her pet name for her older sister! It was kind off cute, “-is working late, but one of us had to come and represent the two of us. It's a charity event after all!” And, if neither of them showed, Svengallop or other political rivals would probably feed that to the tabloids in an attempt to smear them. Luna hated that. It felt like they attended charity events more out of political necessity than because they wanted to support the event itself!

“On that topic,-” Spike grabbed a glass of brandy from the tablet of a passing server, “-do you have any idea what the event is for?”

“Not really. Filthy Rich kept it close to his chest this time. But I think it's either for the children's hospitals, or maybe pony's in need in general.” “You said that you own a club?”

“Tartarus. If you ever want to visit, it's one o the hottest clubs currently!” Hosting the deputy mayor, maybe even the mayor herself, would certainly give another publicity boost to the club!

“Unlikely,” Luna said slowly. Her, and her sister's, work ethics usually didn't allow for such recreational events, though it did sound somewhat intersting. “But I'll keep that in mind.

Unlikely... Maybe he should send her an invitation for Nightmare Night. They were planning a proper party! It had been Pinkie Pie's idea, and she already was working on the concept. Deputy Mayor Luna could probably pass for the legendary Nightmare Moon with the right costume and a pair of fake fangs...

“Well, if you, or your sister, ever want some time of relaxation, here's my card.” Spike pulled a business card out of his wallet and handed it to her. “Show it to the bouncer and you'll be allowed in without having to stand in line. And you get a free drink at the bar!”

“You do know that this could be interpreted as attempted bribery?” Luna asked him, a stern expression on her face, but hints of an amused smile around the edges.

Spike raised his hands in defense! “Not my intention at all, Miss Luna! Just an offer for a few hours of relaxation and fun. And maybe being able to say 'we hosted the mayor/deputy-mayor of the city and she enjoyed her stay!'. Would be nice marketing. Honestly? I have nothing but respect for the work you and Mayor Celestia are doing!” And that was true.

He had to admit, the business cards were simpler than the badges, like the one he'd given to Fluttershy, but the latter just had more style... In any case, they did serve different purposes. His own business cards were great for events like this, while the badges were given to ponies he, or one of his most trusted partners, saw something... special in. Of course, a pony like Luna had 'special' in droves, but she wasn't the right candidate. Not here, not now in any case.

“Well, I'll think about it. And I'll tell my sister about it. I hope you are enjoying the rest of your evening, Mr. Spike. I sure know that events like this can be a bit...,-” she thought about a proper word for what she wanted to say, “-monotone for those that aren't used to them.”

In Spike's mind, that translated to: Boring as shit. Though DT and Silver Spoon, and most of the folks he had talked to, had managed to keep his mood up so far. “I hope you are enjoying the evening as well, Ms. Luna!”

As the deputy mayor turned to leave, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon hurried back to him! Behind them followed the pink alicorn he'd seen before. “Spike! You need to meet Ms. Cadance!”

Honestly, Spike would have preferred to avoid meeting her. Because of her husband. Police chief, and all that. But he could hardly just disappear into the crowd now. Maybe he was busy talking elsewhere?

“So, you're the dragon running that club I always hear about...,” Cadance laughed after they'd introduced each other. “Every time these two spend an evening at that club, they tell it to their classmates, and their three friends join in. Of course that trickles back up!”

They chatted a little about work, general events, the five mares that they both knew... Then, Cadance turned a bit more serious: “I hope that their work at the club doesn't interfere with their school work. They are among our better students, and it's good to see such talented young mares to get such a chance thanks to Filthy Rich! It would be bad if they wasted this opportunity!” She also added. “And please look out that they don't fall in with a bad crowd!”

“I mean, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo and Apple Bloom have been working for me before they became your students!” Spike told her. He didn't take any offense to what she said, it was obvious that Cadance was just worried about how their future might look. “Apple Bloom's older siblings are working for me as well, and they are looking out for her and her friends!” And to some extent, that train had left ages ago anyway.

“Did you just say 'Apple Bloom'?” A mare, about the age of Tiara and the others, and obviously not very happy in the dress she'd been made to wear for this event, suddenly interjected herself!

They looked at her. “Yes. Why?” Silver Spoon asked.

“I'm Babs Seed! Apple Bloom's my cousin!” She told them! And yes, there was a certain resemblance... “I'm here with my parents and my older sister, Sunflower!”

Well... that was a pleasant surprise! They chatted for a bit, and in the end, Spike gave her one of his cards, telling her to come visit them sometime. Then he excused himself, he wanted another glass of that whiskey! Tiara and Silver Spoon meanwhile continued to chat with Babs.

As Spike filled his glass with whiskey, on the rocks, a familiar voice called out from behind his back! “Huh? Spike? What are you doing here?”

He turned around and, martini in hand, wearing a single strap, body-hugging black dress, saw... “Ms. Harshwhinny?!” Then he chuckled. “I guess I shouldn't be surprised, considering your big projects and all that!”

“Yeah,-” she took a sip from her drink, “-I'm a regular. And you? I know you're well off, and well known, but I didn't think you'd be big enough to get invited to an event like this!”

Spike let out a throaty chuckle! “I ain't! I'm the arm candy for the host's daughter!”

“Diamond Tiara?” Harshwhinny raised an eyebrow. Spike explained the situation quickly, and she nodded to show that she understood. She began to muster his appearance now, and, with an approving face, she told him: “Nice suit.”

“Thanks! It was a present from Diamond Tiara. Wanted me to look appropriate for the occasion.”

“She really has to like you. That can't have been a cheap one. It's from Sassy's store, right?”

Spike nodded.

“Some of my stuff is from there as well.” The earth pony explained, draining her glass. “You know...,” Stepping closer, she whispered into his ear, “I think I'm a bit... antsy, if you catch my drift.”

The dragon started to grin. He had to agree! He was feeling a little pent up as well! As a matter of fact, so must have been Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon... Maybe... Yes, maybe it was time for a little break from the gala! “Tell you what...,” he whispered back, “how about you come with me? I have some ideas you might like!”

“I'm all ears!” She smiled back.

As Spike, with Ms. Harshwhinny in tow, returned to Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, Babs and Cadance, he just overheard Tiara tell Apple Bloom's cousin: “... and Button and Rumble are sooo cute! Babs, you really have to come to the club with us! Give me your number, and I'll text you the next time we'll go!”

“Maybe I should take a look at this club at some point,” Cadance added, “just to make sure that my dear students aren't frequenting any bad places...” On her face was a very ambivalent smile... And there was a certain twinkle in her eyes!

Spike wondered if her husband would have any idea of that trip... He really didn't need an angry police chief on his gang's collective asses, because his wife decided to shag at his club. Potentially with a member of his crew!

“Who's that?” Diamond Tiara asked him, as she noticed Spike's return.

“My landlady!” The dragon laughed! “Ms. Harshwhinny!”

They ran a quick introduction round. Apparently, DT, Silver Spoon and Ms. Harshwhinny had seen each other a few times at events, but never interacted with one another. After a few minutes, Cadance returned to her husband, Babs was scooped up by her parents... And Spike told the three his ideas.

A few minutes later, Spike had sat down in a little side room, used to store the guest's coats as well as some general storage. It even had one of those doors that were, in fact, two, with the upper half being high enough that he could watch the party from his place. Honestly, it was nice to have a little break from the mingling with the city's elite!

But then, a mare spoke to him. A mare he could've done well without meeting all evening: “Hey! Dragon! Where's my daughter?”

“What am I? Her foalsitter?” He shot back at Spoiled Rich! “By the way, the name's 'Spike'!”

“No. But you are her company for the evening!” Spoiled replied, a mix of annoyance and amused superiority on her face and in her voice, “And I don't care. You're here because Diamond Tiara brought you here, instead of somepony of her social class!”

“Last time I saw her, she was with Silver Spoon and that real estate developer mare! I think it was at the bar, but I don't know where they went after that!” The first half of his answer was technically the truth...

“Why aren't you with her, considering you've accompanied her?”

Spike rolled his eyes. “Because we're both individuals who, at times, might want to do their own things? I wanted to look around, and now wanted a few minutes of relative quiet. She wanted a drink...”

“With company like yours, that's not surprising!” DT's mother scoffed! “And a few minutes of relative quiet? Don't you run a club that is much more hectic than this?!”

Quietly, Spike grumbled to himself: “And with a mother like you, it's even less of a surprise...”

“What was that?!” Apparently, Spoiled Rich had pretty good ears, all the better to overhear gossip, most likely...

“I am not used to such...,-” he was looking for words that weren't “stuffy”, “stuck-up”, or “lame,-”cultured events. And in my club, I can usually retreat to my office.” Being honest, it wasn't that bad.

“Hmph! Well, I'll look for her at the bar then...” And with this, she marched off.

Spike let out a relieved sigh before looking down at the floor. There, three attractive mares were servicing his cock and balls! Diamond Tiara looked up from his cock and gave him a thumbs up, when, suddenly, a stallion's voice reached them! “At the bar, you say?”

The dragon's head shot back up and spun around! “H-Hello, Mr. Rich!”

“I hope Tiara is having a good time with you. She usually gets so bored at these events. I wouldn't even have her and Silver Spoon attend most of the time, but Spoiled...,” with a sigh, Filthy Rich trailed off. He loved his wife, and he was pretty sure she loved him, still, but Spoiled was a bit more superficial and status obsessed than he himself. He had learned how valuable it was to treat business partners, especially long running ones, and potential business partners, even those that weren't as high up the ladder as himself, with respect. Had been that way with his family since the days one of his ancestors had started the family fortune during a gold rush by selling all the necessities of life to the sourdoughs.

“Anyway! I hope you're enjoying your time here, and that Tiara is enjoying your company as well. But, I have to tell you, If you do anything to hurt my daugher...” With the last few words left unspoken, Filthy Rich walked off to join his wife.

He knew... and he seemed to approve. At least that his daughter was having some fun, and as long as she was doing well. And Spike had no intention to hurt DT. They all liked her! And they didn't want a pony with the resources that Filthy Rich to bear a grudge against them...

Ten minutes, and a sloppy cleaning up between the three mares, later “I think my mom should be drunk enough for us to leave! It was good that you told her I was at the bar!”

“What do you have in mind?” Ms. Harshwhinny asked Tiara in return.

Silver Spoon grinned lustily as she straightened out her dress! “How about we go to Spike's place and continue our night together?”

“I wonder if Saffron is up for joining us...” Spike mused.

“Who's Saffron?”

“A friend of ours!” The older mare grinned! She had taken a liking to her, had even visited her restaurant a few times.

Tiara and Silver Spoon grabbed their phones from their backs and wrote their parents, Tiara her father specifically. They were leaving before the great donation gathering was starting after all!

Spike wrote a check for 5,000 bits. It would certainly pale compared to what the other party guests would donate, but it was still a rather substantial sum. Even with all the money he was raking in, he didn't quite compare to the top ten percent of Manehattan... And a lot of the money they made was either reinvested into their operations, went into the club or other venues, or was bound in the process of being laundered.

Ms. Harshwhinny wrote out a much larger check, while Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon asked their parents to add to their respective donations in their names as well.

“Let's go to the limousine!” “I told the driver to wait, because he'd have to drive you back anyway!”

“What about Ms. Harshwhinny's car?”

Placing a hand near Spike's crotch, she told him: “Don't worry about it. I'll pick it up tomorrow.”

Once in the car, Diamond Tiara grabbed a bottle of very fine champagne from the mini-bar, while Silver Spoon distributed the glasses! The glasses-wearing cutie cuddled herself to Spike and licked over the fin around his left ear! He laughed. “Gotta admit, getting a BJ from the three of you, you with only a curtain keeping us from being spotted by most of Manehattan's high society, was entertaining!”

“Oh, it was so naughty!” Tiara agreed, giggling as she let herself fall into the well-cushioned seat, doing her best to push the cork out of the bottle!

“I think getting banged real good would've been even more fun!” Silver Spoon drooled! “Just think about it, DT! Spike plowing your wet cunt while your mom is on the other side of the door, or a curtain or whatever... Complaining again... When...” With a loud 'pop' noise, Diamond Tiara uncorked the bottle. “Yes! Hehehe! That was great timing!”

“Silver Spoon, for such a proper high-society lady, you really are a repressed slut!” Harshwhinny laughed, as her glass got filled, and she put on her seat belt.

“Not as repressed as before!” She replied, her voice, and eyes, filled with barely restrained lust! Honestly, she couldn't wait to get a taste of that older mare... Maybe have her teach her and DT a few tricks! But then, her stomach growled... “Could we maybe stop at some fast food joint? I'm hungry... I didn't get a lot from the buffet...”

Before Spike could answer, Harshwhinny answered for him! “Saffron and her dad have a restaurant. Maybe they have some left-overs!”

“Good idea! I'll text her!” Spike pulled his phone out of his pocket as he took a sip from his glass.

“Is it any good?”

“Very good!” The older mare told her. “I've been ordering there regularly after Spike introduced her to me!”

After a few minutes, and one additional emptied glass for each, “She just replied! You're lucky, Silver Spoon!” The dragon told her. “They took some left-overs back home and she can easily reheat them! It seems to be a nice variety!” He paused for a few moments as he typed something. This time, the reply came quicker. “I told her when we'd arrive, and she'll be prepping the food already! I've given her a spare key a while ago.”

“It seems like he brought some company back! Without telling us!” Rarity picked up a pair of very expensive looking silk panties and inspected them while Sweetie Belle looked at the dirty dishes on the table!

“How rude!” Her younger sister pouted! “I bet it's Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon! They could've told me!”

“Considering how much these panties must've cost? I would agree with that assessment. But the others... I think that's from Ms. Harshwhinny, and the other stuff is Saffron's!”

“They had an orgy without us?!”

Together, with a mixture of expectancy, impish delight and anger, the sisters declared: “This! Won't! Stand!”

Spike was lying on his bed, Silver Spoon and Ms. Harshwhinny ot his left, Diamond Tiara and Saffron Massala to his right, as Rarity and Sweetie Belle entered. All of them were naked. Some clothes were strewn on the floor, they hadn't stripped out of everything in the living room. A pair of egg-vibes were lying on the ground...

“Spikey?~” Rarity's voice sang into the room. It sounded very promising.

And Sweetie joined in: “Why didn't you tell us?~” Their smiles, their voices, their eyes... Honestly, despite how honey-laced their words were, that felt off!

Spike felt a bit unnerved. And with the two being unicorns, there was that the issue of magic to consider... “OK, girls, THAT Is creepy!”

“So?” The older sister's behavior turned normal at the blink of an eye! Now, she looked at him with a disapproving stare!” Why didn't you tell us you were going to have an orgy here?”

“Same question at you two!” Sweetie added, staring accusingly at her friends!

Spike shrugged. “Didn't expect it to happen!” He explained. “Well, maybe some fun with Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, but I didn't expect to run into Ms. Harshwhinny!”

“What about Saffron?”

“Silver Spoon was a bit peckish, and so we called her for some left-overs from her restaurant and one thing let to the other...” The dragon got an idea as he told them that, and a predatory grin spread on his face! “You know... I bet we can go for a bit longer... What do you think, girls?” He slapped both, Diamond Tiara and Ms. Harshwhinny on their shapely backsides as he said it!

A moment later, four voices agreed happily.

Rarity still had a disapproving look on her face! “Well...,-” Her head turned as she checked on her sister. She began to smile, “- alright! But,-” She raised a finger, walking up to the bed, “-as atonement, you're going to eat me out!”

“While I ride your cock!” Sweetie added, rushing to join her friends!

Spike laughed as the shadow of Rarity's rear fell over his face! “Damn it! I love my life!”

After the party was over, and a nice sum had been collected, Luna entered her car to be driven back. Not back home, but back to the office. Her older sister was working long. Again. As, almost, always.

When she didn't see her behind her desk, Luna called out for her: “Tia? Are you still in here?” It was pretty unlike her to go home on time... The last time the both of them had gotten home at a reasonable time must have been a few months ago!

“Over here!” Celestia's voice came from the one of the side rooms of the office. When her younger sister stepped through the door, she explained: “I was just taking a little break. A short power nap.” Tia sounded tired, and weary. “How was Filthy's Gala?”

Maybe, Luna thought, she should take that dragon up on the offer. Both of them could use some time off... That brought her mind onto a topic she had wondered if she should breach it.! Should she keep it to herself? No... it was better she told Celestia about it, after all, he might accompany Filthy Rich's daughter more often! “Sister, I think it might have been a good thing you skipped Filthy Rich's Gala. The fact that you were overworking yourself again aside.”

“What do you mean, Lulu?”She let out soft chuckle as she filled herself a glass with water. “Was it that bad?”

“It was fine. A decent enough evening, some nice company, some bad...” That was enough beating around the bush! Luna took a deep breath and told her the matter: “Well, Tia, one of the guests was a dragon...”

Before replying, Celestia drained the whole glass and immediately refilled it. “And? You know I've never had any issues with dragons!”

“Well, this one was green and purple. And when I saw him, for a moment, I thought he'd looked like...” The younger sister trailed off, letting the words hang in the air for a moment.

“Like a grown up...?” Tia's eyes widened and she almost let the water bottle drop to the ground when she realized what her sister was implying!

“Yes...” Luna cautiously confirmed. And immediately rushed over to hold her, as she began to shiver, the memory of that day still resting heavily on her! “Tia! That accident wasn't your fault!”

“I know... It's just... I still feel responsible... And,-” she pulled a tabloid out of a stack of newspapers and magazines on a little table and put it front of her sister, “-Svengallop again implied that I arranged it!”

“He also did make a few remarks when I ran into him at the party...” The younger sister groaned. “As always.”

“As always,” Celestia repeated. “Doing his best to stir rumors to undermine his rivals, making empty promises, trying to cater to his cronies... Maybe I need a glass of something harder than water...”

Meanwhile, back in his penthouse, Sombra received a message.

“Mr. Sombra, Sir?” Sans Smirk stepped up to him as Sombra was overlooking Manehattan's skyline, “I was just told that we might have found a lead to another of the buildings you are looking for. Apparently, some young mare has somehow heard of our attempts and wants to sell her informations to you for a hefty price.

Sombra's head spun around, an evil glare in his eyes. “How did she find out?! Did anyone say too much? If I find out that anyone at any point said too much, regret will be the last thing he will feel... Put everything necessary into motion. You know what to do!”

“Yes, sir!”