Chapter 5: chapter five

“I’LL KILL HER!!!” The enraged scream of the pegasi mare echoed through the entire hall outside her room as I easily kept her pinned to the bed. My strength came in handy as she tried to slap me away, determined to kill the princess of the night as Fluttershy tried to calm the distressed more.

Leaning in, I brought my face close to hers. “FLORENZA! Calm. the fuck. down!” I barked as she glared at me in defiance, trying harder to get out of my hold.

“No, I am not calming down after everything she’s done! That bucking bitch has gone too far. It’s bucking minotaur shit, they’re trying to cover her buck up by forcing you to marry her!” The half crazed mare cried, her eyes alight as I nodded in agreement.

“I know, I know but there’s nothing we can do. It’s this or death, and trust me I would rather stick my dick in a grinder then even think of being with that bitch.” I replied dejectedly as the beige mare before me redoubled her efforts.

“This is unfair!” Florenza sniffed her eyes tearing up as I nodded, pulling her close as we both sulked at the ultimatum given to me by the tyrants of Equestria. Twilight awkwardly shuffled about her feelings mixed about the situation. On one hand Twilight was sadly loyal to Celestia to such an extent that it border lined hero worship. But on the same hand Twilight was a smart pony she could see the injustice, this left us with an indecisive more.

“Twilight, surely you can do something, can’t you?” Florenza begged her head resting on top of mine as I flinched. Despite our very intimate moment mere seconds ago I still felt uncomfortable being touched.

“Would it and here me out be too extreme, to burn down Ponyville,” I questioned, throwing my question out there as the others silently shake their heads. Fluttershy had of course thought that telling me I was now legally her son was appropriate. Granted I had been touched by her kindness but at the moment I was slightly occupied.

“Look at the end of the day i am stuck with this, not you guys” I spat bitterness evident in my voice as they give cries of protest.

“You are not alone Lachlan we are here for you and who knows maybe the bitch will get banished again” Florenza growled as Twilight grimaced.

“Come on we really shouldn't be talking about the princesses like that” Twilight muttered, desperately trying to stay neutral as Florenza snorted in her direction. Placing a comforting hand on her shoulder I gave a reassuring smile as she reluctantly settled down.

The nurse gave the grumpy Pegasi the all clear and quickly saw us kicked out. A nasty case of flu had struck the small town leaving hundreds bedridden. This mean that hospital rooms were precious as well as scarce and we happily left as to allow others in.

“I told them, I bucking told them to give out free flu jabs did they listen, NO!” Twilight spat as we passed another parent, holding a shivering child. The scene tugged at my heartstrings as I realized that some of them were going to die.

“Why can’t Celestia do something,” I demanded as Twilight flinched my tone harsh.

“She doesn't have the resources—” I shut the unicorn up with a withering stare as I felt a rant coming on.

“Don't come that bullshit, if they can hold massive banquets for those fucking snobs then they can afford to protect their own damn nation. Jesus I miss the UK at least they had free health care. Granted you were usually dead by the time they could fit you in” I chuckled at the last part as the others looked at me in revulsion.

“Regardless of that I agree ponies should not have to pay ridiculous amounts just to insure that they survive the winter” Florenza added backing me up as I smiled appreciatively at her. Rainbow Dash gave me a solid clap on the back as I flinched.

“Hey keep that kind of talk up kid and you might do well in politics, one day” she chuckled allotting a snort from me. Florenza’s grip on me tightened slightly as I chatted with Rainbow Dash her eyes narrowing whenever the mare would physically touch me. ‘Holy shit she’s jealous’ I mentally laughed.

If I was honest with myself I didn't see them that way, though I found them attractive I was just starting to contemplate touching the mares never mind anything of that intimacy. Though both times that I had kissed Florenza had been in the heat of the moment and whilst nice it was not something I could do normally or to show affection. I don't even know if I could call it love. I don’t think I could love them, my phobia, hatred and anxiety of them severely stunted that possibility from ever truly happening. My conditions whilst nowhere near better were at least slightly easier to manage as I developed techniques and exercises to deal with them.

Christ Florenza and I weren't even dating yet she insisted on holding hands and being affectionate with me despite the fact we had kissed no less than a couple of hours ago. I still wondered why I had kissed her; did I feel anything for her ruling out love was there any kind of spark? Could we eventually end up as an item, doubted it but she was the closest thing I had to a friend so it was possible.

“Lachlan, Lachlan, honey you there” Florenza chirruped giving me a rough smack on the head as I jumped in surprise.

“Sorry. Fuck I was miles away” I laughed embarrassed as the others chuckled well spiritedly. Arriving at the library we set to work trying to find a way to annul the marriage without my head rolling. Twilight despite her loyalties agreed that forced marriage was wrong though I knew she was doing it more for Florenza than for me. Either way as long as I didn’t end up married to bat shit crazy cakes I was fine.

“Twilight took the time to explain the whole equestrian law system to me, how class systems worked and how stallions fitted into the society. I had up to this point only just skimmed the surface as Twilight enlightened me into the fucked up and corrupt world of Equestria.

Hours shot by as we relentlessly skimmed though tomb after tomb. Hope dwindled in my heart as I for the third time shut ‘Equestria law and marriages’.

“AH HA!” Twilight cried marching over to our table as she slammed her book down. “I knew there was something I was missing, section A-12 page 451 paragraph 3, any male or female born of Equestria, that takes the virginity of a member of royalty out of wedlock, are given the choice to be subjected to either marriage or death,” she started as we nodded in confusion. “Don’t you see born of Equestria, Lachlan wasn’t born here,” she cried as a silence descended.

“YES, I don’t have to raise her bastard of a child,” I cried as the others stopped dead.

“YOU GOT HER PREGNANT!?” Florenza screamed as the room fell into anarchy. The mares started shouting at me in droves the garbled mesh of half sentences, meaning little as I tried to make sense of their rambling. My eyes narrowed as Florenza came too close, her threatening position making me uncomfortable as I backed away. “Lachlan when did this happen?” she cried as I sighed

“So pretty much as it turns out humans can impregnate Alicorns,” I replied as Twilight collapsed her eye sullen as the others looked at each other uncomfortably. “Hey come on guys we won, I don’t have to marry her,” I un-enthusiastically cheered, all joy dying as twilight nervously licked her lips.

“Lachlan if the mare is pregnant then the rule is null and void for it says if the royal become pregnant outside of wedlock then the male responsible will take her hand in marriage. Sadly it doesn’t say male born in Equestria so it applies even to you, I am so sorry,” she whispered as I stood there paralyzed. It was over I had lost, despite looking at every book in the library we had lost! I felt numb as grim realization set in. I was going to end up like my parents in a loveless marriage with a kid that I didn’t even want. ‘How did it come to this?’

The sober atmosphere so great, even left the famous party mare downtrodden.

“So that’s it then,” I dejectedly sighed realizing that we had lost as I slumped in my chair. Twilight nodded sullenly her hands clenching a letter in her hand as she reluctantly handed it over.

“From the princess Celestia,” she muttered as I nodded. Tearing the seal I scanned over the letter as my mood darkened instantly. “Un-fucking believable,” I growled furious as Florenza snatched the letter from my hand.

“THOSE BASTARDS” she screamed her eyes on fire as she tore out the room. “THIS IS SUCH BULLSHIT” she cried from hallway as she grabbed her boots. Realizing what she planned to do Rainbow Dash and me both tackled her to the ground, holding the mare still as she squirmed and cursed. Twilight levitated the crumpled letter over to her person.

Dear Twilight please pass this letter on to Lachlan as soon as possible.

To Lachlan,

as you already know, you are to be wed to my sister in exactly four months three days and six hours since the sending of this letter. Despite the fact you are to be wed to royalty, you will not be entitled to the status of prince nor any of the benefits that are allotted to somepony of such status. Instead you will act as a sperm donator-- your job will be to please my sister as well as myself whenever requested. You will follow any orders given to you by ay upper ranked military staff, Princess Luna, or myself regardless of whether or not you want to do it or if it’s a conflict of interest; I don’t care. Your duties to her as both husband and father will be rigorous and extensive, but we will go over that in more detail at her baby shower two months from now. As of now you are now considered a member of this nation. As such you are expected to follow our law system and abide by our rules. Do not disappoint me Lachlan, for my patience is a luxury afforded to those given.

With Regards,

Princess Celestia, Goddess of the Sun.

“Holy crap she is actually a bigger bitch than my mom and that is saying something,” I laughed incredulously at the audacity and sheer nerve that this mare dared to show. “I can't believe she is serious this is a fucking joke! How can she expect me to allow myself to be subjected to the unjust and plain sexist laws? I cannot and will not be subjected to this segregation, just because the two in charge are millenniums old backwards thinking sexists” I stated my eyes furrowed as I dared any of the mare’s to speak out against me.

“Lachlan’s that’s treason you could be banished for that or worse hung. I understand that you are upset but stallions are fine with it. It doesn't do them any harm and I have yet to hear a single complaint,” Twilight squealed as Applejack nodded smugly.

“I agree with Twi, ain't none stallions ever given any lip bout it,” the redneck farmer stated as I groaned. They seemed to be missing the point of the whole thing as I considered smacking my head on a table.

“Because they are used to it! They have lived like this for centuries Christ probably millenniums so how could they know any better? Your male equivalents are treated like slaves. What kind of society that preaches love and tolerance is fine with “lower class stallions” being sold as slaves to rich and powerful mares? What kind of society can happily allow stallions to be beaten and raped with the attacker receiving no repercussions? This is not harmony, this is disharmony and I plan to change that,” I snarled as Florenza smiled proudly at me whilst half the room looked at me in horror.

“How would you do it?” Dash inquired gaining gasps from Rarity, Twilight and Applejack as she glowered at them.

“Come on you guys even you have to admit that the snobs in Canterlot are merciless with their men. My dad was like the coolest pony to ever exist he taught me everything and yet he was abused by two thirds of his herd. If this colt has the gall to fight then I am in, buck the consequences!” she yelled slapping me on the back.

“Dash you are going to get yourself killed with that kind of talk. Please reconsider what you are saying, Celestia is a kind and just ruler and maybe it’s for the best. She knows far more than we could ever know so please just let it go,” Twilight pleaded as I looked at her with pity. She obviously loved her mentor very much and the thought of going behind her back would be seen by her as a huge betrayal, hell it was betrayal.

“Twilight I am not suggesting a revolt; more along the lines of discussing it with the princesses. Share with them how things work in my world, maybe get them to see the advantages of equality,” I suggested easing the poor distressed mare as she settled down slightly.

Sadly in the end only Florenza and Rainbow Dash had my back, the other five either declaring neutrality or outright opposition to it. It was disheartening to see that even the so called Elements of Harmony were more than happy to support or abide by these segregated laws. It was even sadder that they truly seemed to believe that the ones who enforced these laws were kind, benevolent gods.

“Very well then I guess there is no point trying to convince the rest of you then?” I sighed standing up to leave as the two Pegasi followed. Dash and Florenza walked solemnly behind me the gentle crunch of leaf litter and branches producing a nice quick rhythm.

“Hmm I wonder,” dash spoke from behind next thing I knew a pair of hands wrapped around me.

“Wait wha, FUCKING HELL!” I cried as the space between land and my body were savagely severed. Next thing I knew I found myself on a strange white blanket. Rainbow Dash still held on to me as I tried to assess the situation.

“It’s okay I have you, you big wuss” she laughed as I felt my temper spike.

“Don't. Ever. Fucking do that again” I snapped as she recoiled slightly.

“Chill dude I just wanted to see if my theory was right” she spoke as she let go of me.

“And that would be?” I patronized as she snorted at my attitude.

“If you had the same abilities, as an Alicorn. Look if you can impregnate an Alicorn then I thought maybe you also had their traits. You know you can use magic, you are strong as hay and now we have confirmed that you can walk on clouds” she replied as I looked at the mare in surprise.

“Wow I am actually really impressed that you of all people were able to come to that conclusion, never mind come up with the theory” I laughed as she smacked me around the head chuckling as I gently grabbed at the what I presumed was cloud. With it being dark only the faint glow of the street lights below coupled with the moon, starved off the pitch blackness of night.

Florenza was not far behind us her face red as she criticized Dash for her recklessness. The cyan Pegasus waved her away smirking as she lazily fluttered her wings keeping her airborne. Florenza landed next to me, a mixture of shock and delight at my newly founded power as I smiled.

“If you back out now I will think nothing less of either of you. But know that I will not stop until all stallions stand beside mares as equals not servants” I informed them, making sure that they were prepared for the responsibility and risk. “Look I am not going to sugar-coat this; if they are prepared to kill me over having sex with an Alicorn, then openly opposing them will most likely result in the same consequences. You are truly with me and do at your core believe that stallions deserve rights then we can get to work but if you are only in it for the kicks then leave,” finishing my speech I looked at my two friends as they silently nodded.

“Hey we’ve been friends with you as long as Twilight and she’s our best friend so you are nothing less. I have and will always have your back. It’s why they call me loyalty after all!” Rainbow boasted playfully, sticking her hand out as I laughed. “Hey how bad can it be? All we do is walk up to the princesses, tell her the deal then go home. It’s not like we are making a resistance of some sort, right?” she laughed as I inwardly cringed. ‘Worse than you could imagine if they are true tyrants’ I mentally sighed at Dash’s innocence. I hated to use her like this but I needed leverage. Having one of the elements would hopefully make Celestia think twice before immediately calling for our heads.

“Lachlan,” Fluttershy cried her voice nearly lost over the roars of wind as she struggled to reach the cloud we took residence on. “Look, um I may not like what you are doing but if it will make your life easier and make Florenza happier, count me in,” she whispered nodding her head in self-assurance as I nodded.

“No matter what we have your back,” Florenza reminded me.

Two Months Later

Over the two months Florenza as well as rainbow Dash grew on me as we spent more time than usual together planning ideas on how to raise awareness for male segregation without causing an uproar. There had of course been downs like when Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash had spent two days trying to convince Twilight to give them a ticket to something called the grand galloping gala. Celestia had in the end gave the mare nine tickets to my shock as Florenza, Spike and I were all given a ticket each. Spike was of course on board with my plan given that he was a dragon and suffered the same segregation as I did.

The little dragon despite only being a decade younger than Twilight still had the body of a child only coming up to my chest. He still had childish actions, held a very mature streak when counseling one of his friends.

The grand galloping gala was by the sound of it the last thing I wanted to attend as I had politely declined my ticket. The fucking fuss that they had caused until I said yes had left me with a severe headache and a hatred for the fashion designer Rarity. The uppity bitch had of course caused the most hassle calling me ungrateful and a ruffian. Apparently I should be honoured that they would allow an “Animal” like me to attend such a prestige event.

“I can't believe that you guys are making me go to this thing” I grumbled adjusting the bowtie on my suit as Fluttershy sheepishly grinned. The girls were to say the less stunning each wearing a beautiful dress that showed off all the right curves and cleavage. Hell even the hick apple farmer was a sight but by far Florenza stole the show wearing a beautiful white gown made her very form glow as I actually felt my mouth water at the mere sight of her.

All in all we were all smartly dressed as we, they spoke excitedly about the gala and their expectations. I could only wince as I realized how many of them would be in tears before the night was out. I made a mental note to keep an eye on them and prevent anything happening.

“Ready?” the beige mare whispered gently squeezing my hand affectionately as I smiled back.

“But of course,” I replied mock arrogance, causing her to laugh as the carriage came to a halt. I looked at the fuming dragon sat next to me his face a sneer as Rarity harped on about meeting her prince charming. Did the thick bitch not realize that he was head over heels for her? Maybe she did and used his feelings to have him dig for her to find gems and any other menial task she needed.

Groaning, I jumped out the cart stretching my back as Twilight and Rarity gasped.

Fucking hell I got an arse like a Japanese flag,” I grumbled my ass having fallen asleep as I stretched my legs. Passing mares stopped dead as they looked at me with disgust.

“I didn't realize you were allowed pets in the gala,” One tittered as the other sneered at me.

“FUCK YO-ACK,” I gagged as Rarity pulled me back laughing nervously as Twilight hastily placed her hand over my mouth

“You promised,” Twilight hissed as I growled at her. Pushing her forcefully off of me I rolled my eyes as I waited beside Rainbow Dash and Florenza. Reaching the entrance i could feel my body sweat as the merciless eyes of guards and guests eyed me up, some with disgust other lust.

The hairs on the back of my head stood up as I shivered. I had only just got used to the miniscule crowds in Ponyville in comparison to the thousands of mare’s currently surrounding me. The mane six as I had taken to calling them one for their vital roles in Equestria and two because it was a horse pun surrounded me forming a meat shield. I guessed they didn't want too many mares seeing me, ‘so selfish to keep this gorgeous beast to themselves’ I mentally chuckled as Florenza held my hand.

I soon caught sight of the two princesses, Luna at this point looked heavily pregnant her stomach bulged as she greeted guests. Unlike Celestia however, she did a poor job of hiding her disdain for the guests. Hell the guests had the audacity to try and play rank, stating their name and wealth as if that mattered a flying fuck when comparing that to a celestial being that raised the moon. I was still iffy about the whole raising the sun and moon stuff it sounded like pish in my opinion.

The night blue Alicorns eyes caught mine as she studied me her eyes showing nothing as she studied me. A sneer slowly adorned her otherwise beautiful face as she gave me a death glare. Twilight nudged me as I went to flip her off. A jerk of the head reminded me of the power those two held. Grumbling, I bit my tongue as I passed the two Twilight stopping to talk to them as the others split up.

“Florenza, hacido un largo tiempo sin verte!” A mare shouted, waving at us as Florenza gave a squeal of delight.

“Novia!” She cried as they embraced speaking in a language similar to Spanish, as I stood waiting for the mare to introduce me. I was slightly disheartened when I was ignored altogether. The two drifted over to a table continuing to chatter away.

“Bastard,” I swore, my face twisted in disbelief as I was ditched. Reaching a table that came up to my chest I felt slightly silly, like a small child at a party as I grabbed a conveniently placed bottle of ‘Maredelux’ Champaign. The waitress came bristling over to me her face nervous as she tried to grab the bottle. Glowering at her, I gave her a well-placed smack on the arse and a polite fuck off to send her on her merry way.

The mare looked at me stunned a light blush accommodating her gray fur as I left. My small frame ducked and weaved in between the mass of babbling nitwits. There greedy self-centered goals clear, despite their pleasant and kind words to one another. Despite telling me to tell no one of my marriage to Luna, Celestia actually planned to announce it to the whole audience.

“You,” A voice spat as I closed my eyes, fists clenching as I felt my temper flare. Princess Luna stood not two feet away from me sending me a glare comparable to a basilisk. Despite her bloated stomach she still held an air of power and respect. On a side not her curves were still very noticeable as were her firm breast.

“Come walk with us,” She commanded, her eyes narrowing as I defiantly ignored her. “We said,” she started, her hand crushing mine as I gave a startled gasp of pain. “Come. Walk. With us,” she hissed, eyes glowing an intense white as I flinched at her gaze. I nearly let slip a cry for mercy, the mare regurgitating the horrible memories of my first day here. Nightmare Moon still plagued the very deepest and vulnerable parts of my sanity her cruel laughter the only thing I would hear at night. Her night black form many a nights brought me to tears as the night terrors she had caused left me a quivering mess.

This pony was not Nightmare Moon, her coat whilst border line black was a very dark navy blue her hair a far softer blue as she noticed me examining her.

“What!?” she snapped as I quickly tore my eyes to the ground, hoping that she did not lash out. Luckily for me she bit her tongue as I refused to answer her, wondering where she was leading me as we walked through the silent garden. We passed an ugly looking lawn ornament of some strange chimera its body in a dramatic pose.

After several tense minutes of silence, we finally came to a stop by a beautiful tree covering the small bench that rested beneath it. Sitting down the mare gave me a look of disgust before hesitantly offering me a seat.

“You know, when I first found out about… well this,” she emphasized by pointing at her bulge. “We wanted to track thou down and make thou pay…” Luna spoke quietly as my temper began to flare.

“But then we realized something. Like us, thou were abused by the beast that had controlled me for a thousand years. We realized that whilst we may hate one another, we at least have suffered at the hands of the Nightmare. Thou see Lachlan…. we hated thou in fact, thou disgusted me. We saw thou as a small, frail colt that jumped at his own shadow; to think that we lost thy virginity to a weakling left us ashamed. But then we viewed thou’s memories, what thou did and how thou did it, still astounds me. Despite the fact that she broke thou mentally then crushed thy small body… thou somehow survived. Thou crawled over ten miles to Ponyville with a body that was half broken,” she paused as I tried to suppress my mirth at the strange way she was insulting me yet at the same time giving me compliments.

“But know that we still hate thou. Thou are annoying whinny little colt of a stallion that clings to the ‘poor me, I was raped’ gag. Thou disgust me because despite thou’s strength, thou are still a little foal,” she growled as I snapped.

Standing up, I looked her straight in the eyes. “You know what, I was honestly contemplating that we might be able to get past the nightmare Moon incident but you just blew that! How fucking dare you try and call me weak and pathetic!?” I seethed.

“Because of you, kind ponies like Florenza and Fluttershy who have done nothing, but offer me their friendship and kindness instead received insults and fear from me. Because of you having a fucking tantrum that nearly killed everyone on this fucking planet, I’m the one that ended up being used for you to vent on. You are the weak one who gave into her petty jealously, so who are you to call me a colt when all that happened was a godly equivalent of a time out on the moon? I was in a coma for three weeks and have spent months crying myself to sleep, only to wake up screaming. I’ve been plagued by nothing more than nightmares… nightmares that take the piss out of having me relieve what you did to me! I developed Anxiety, Equinophobia and paranoia because of you… I was new to this world, scared, alone… cold. And you the first pony I met, raped and tortured me within an inch of my life and left me to die. You were welcomed back and thrown a fucking parade. I got the sympathy of two mares and a pat on the back from the doctors for surviving. Don’t you fucking dare sit there and try and make me the weak one!” I finished, screaming my heart out as the mare sat there frozen.

“B-bastard, h-how dare thou. How dare thou speak to me like that!” she spluttered in confusion and rage as I glared at her.

“No! How dare you think you can try and place the blame on me for your mistakes! Grow the hell up and take some responsibility.” I retorted, storming off as she cried out in protest. Quietly, I turned to face her only to feel confused by the rosy hue on her cheeks and how she tried to avoid eye contact.

“What?” I impatiently demanded as she mumbled something to quiet to hear as I stepped closer. “What?” annoyance was replaced by curiosity, as I approached Luna.

“Ca- up” She mumbled, my ears only catching half of what she said as I came face to face with her.

“I can’t get up” Luna whispered her face exploding into a cherry red hue as I tried and failed to repress a laugh. Her humiliated glare only made me feel slightly bad for the pregnant mare as I reluctantly gave her a hand. With a strained grunt, I pulled the princess to her feet, her blush still present as she made a hasty retreat. By hasty retreat I mean she awkwardly waddled down the small hill back to the party as I laughed.

“Humility can be a bitch, eh Luna?” I chuckled to myself, following the fat mare back to the party.

The night was still young and I planned to enjoy it.

Author's Note

i already have chapter six finished and am working on chapter seven as we speak but none of you will see either of them for a good couple of weeks = D. Sorry to be a dick but know that you will get your chapters.

Also I plan to add more back story to Lachlan and Florenza in chapter 7 for some spoilers chapter six is going to be very very dark