The Tales of Oathbound, The Mountain Hermit

Love was in the air, it didn't take a love doctor to figure that out. Ponies everywhere were going around in pairs, gifts and kisses being chief amongst their favourite means of communication. Ponyville was feeling like

Hearts and Hooves Day. Oathbound was not exactly one for all that romantic stuff, but when Fluttershy had asked that they eat out that day, Oath couldn't refuse. He even went so far as to actually having a necklace made for her, something that she was wearing when they were going to the new restaurant that they had reserved a table at. The restaurant was packed, but Hearts and Hooves day has a way of making ponies kind enough to find room for compromise. Seeing the pair approach, the other ponies politely moved out of their way as they made towards their table. As Oath sat down, he saw some mares going towards the back alleys with their respective partners.

"Guess that's one way to spend Hearts and Hooves Day." Oath mused to himself, not voicing his thoughts in fear of upsetting his wife. She chuckled, startling him a bit before he realized she was petting a dog. On closer inspection, Oath noticed that Big Macintosh and Applejack were in there as well - something he didn't expect from the two farmers. The dog suddenly came in front of Oath and licked his face, quickly revealing it's identity. Winona gave a woof before Oath laughed and scratched it below the chin, which made Fluttershy smile, though Oath couldn't see that past the dog's cute little tricks, it was just that focused on getting a bit of time in the spotlight.

"Hey there! Nice to meet you too, Winona!"

Soon enough Oath brought Winona back to it's owner, who gratefully took the leash.

"Ah think Winona likes you, Oath!" Applejack said, looking at her pet, who barked in response.

"Eeyup." Big Mac said. Short on words but never wrong when he speaks was the only way Oath could describe the red-skinned stallion.

"So, what brings you three out here? I figured you wouldn't be one for these kinds of restaurants, Applejack." Oath said, slightly surprised.

"Well, the farm's signed a new contract, ya know. We're now supplyin' apples for the owner here - a distant cousin of ours who goes by the name Apple Marenque! So we decided that since it's Hearts 'n Hooves day, we'd come an' try the goods! I heard that she'd hit gold back in Manehattan with her new recipes! And surprisingly she wasn't around the last Apple family reunion. I guess she just wanted to prepare for her new establisment here." AJ said, proudly puffing her chest as the groups plates arrived: hot apple pie on AJ's plate with some vanilla icecream, haysteak on Big Mac's plate with apple sauce on it, Fluttershy's plate holding a simple but hearty apple salad with dressing while Oath's was (not so) surprisingly apple fries with some spicy sauce and some minty sauce as well as a lime soda. AJ had taken the initiative and brought some of Winona's favourite treats with her so the bordercollie didn't go hungry either.

As the five finished their meals and set out into the evening festival that was arranged for the year, they talked about all sorts of things. But mainly how they wanted to spend the day. AJ was planning on helping the crusaders remodel their club house since they were technically no longer the Cutie Mark Crusaders since they got their cutie marks. Big Mac was silent until asked directly about his plans, which resulted in a slight blush when he said that he was going to see Cheerilee. Eventually the night was beginning to settle in and the four split, wishing eachother good night. On their way to their houses - which were conveniently close by compared to the town center's location, as it happened, Oath could see that Fluttershy was a bit hesitant. He wasn't sure what it was about, but he couldn't ask her. It seemed like a deeply personal matter. Eventually though, Fluttershy voiced her thoughts.

"Oath... Umm, sorry for being so silent, I just wanted to know - if that is okay I mean - could you come and stay at my cottage tonight?"

He didn't have to think about it. He was sure that since she asked him over, she could gather the courage to tell him what was wrong eventually. As he answered her with a nod, Oath could see the faint blush on her cheeks. He thought he smelled something musky in the air as well, but he paid it no mind, dismissing it as just a figment of his imagination.

As they reached her cottage, Oath was wondering why she was sticking to him. She was nuzzling him a lot - something which he tried to return. He was not that bright when it came to this particular situation, which was quite surprising to him considering how knowledgeable he thought he was on these matters. All he could think of was that she was in heat, which he dismissed. She was not the kind of pony to give in to her base desires that easily. She was far too kind to simply present herself to a stallion in an effort to sate a burning ache between her legs. Getting inside, Fluttershy started preparing some tea, something which she always has done when Oath has come over. Strangely enough, the house seemed abandoned. Usually Angel was around here somewhere to give him a reminder of what he meant to the bunny, but now there was nothing. Not even a teeny bit of sound to give the bunny's location away. With a whistle of the tea pan, Oath was woken from his thoughts as Fluttershy poured the hot water into cups and presented Oath some herbs, which he poured inside the cup with his magic. Before he sipped the brew, however, he had to ask.

"Where's Angel? Usually that little fella is around here."

"Oh. I forgot to tell you about that. Sorry. Angel's being taken care of by the ponies I met a couple of days ago, they run a pet-care center." A bashful smile was the sealing deal of the sentence, so Oath decided to drop the subject. A squee came from somewhere as she finished her sentence. It was chamomile tea, something that Oath didn't drink that much but hey, if his wife is offering, who is he to deny her? As they finished their beverages, they started to get sleepy as the chamomile tea was starting to run it's course. Oath started up the stairs as he said he would be in the guest's bedroom. Wishing her a good night, Oath quickly disappeared from her sight and into the room. The window was open, letting the cool night breeze in, giving the room a peaceful atmosphere under the moonlight. Diving on to the bed, Oath wrapped himself in the sheets as his mind started to wander. Sleep came and he was as silent as that of an owl standing guard on top of a tree.

His slumber was to be disturbed however, for the was slammed shut by somepony before the noise began to go away for a while before staying in place. He could hear teeth rattling and silent whimpering. Opening his eyes, he couldn't locate the source at first. But as he turned his gaze to the left, he was surprised. Fluttershy was crying in the corner, her teeth rattling as the rate of her breathing was just that severe. She looked like she had just seen a ghost. Quickly moving to her side, Oath spoke.

"Fluttershy, what's wrong?"

She turned to look at her husband, before bursting into more tears and hugging him as hard as she could. Oath could slowly start to understand what happened. Eventually she started to speak.

"I... I..."

"It's okay, Fluttershy. Take your time. I'm here." Oath said with the most comforting tone he could muster.

"I... I had... A nightmare. A horrifying nightmare!" With that, she started crying again. Oath could feel the liquids of her eyes on his forelegs and chest. "I was taking care of my friends when I fell into this hole and... and... and I couldn't see anything. It was so horrible. Then I saw Twilight, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, everypony leaving me-"

Oath placed his hoof on her lips which made her stop talking before he took her on his hooves. He moved awkwardly on his hind legs on to the bed and laid her there.

"Fluttershy, it was just a dream. Have no fear, you're alright. We won't leave you. Ever. If it would make you feel better by sleeping here with me, then it's okay. Now come on, lets get you tuckered up." With that, Oath's magic enveloped the bed sheets, laying them on top of her as she just laid there in silence. Oath pulled up a chair and sat.

"If you want, I can sing you a lullaby. It could help you get back to sleep."

The mare nodded. Oath began to hum to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star before he actually sang anything.

["Sleep now, sleep now, Fluttershy. Dreams can't hurt you, they can't try.

By the time that you will wake, everything will be okay.

Sleep now, sleep now, Fluttershy, I shall guard your sleep tonight.

You will find that come the shining dawn, all your worries, they'll be all away and gone.

Fear no nightmares, my wife please you hear? Your friends shall never ever disappear.

Sleep now, sleep now, Fluttershy my dear, you can sleep in peace tonight by my side right here."

He continued humming as if the song would never end, but he stopped at a point.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZuA3bDwGrs)

As Oath finished his lullaby, he noticed that Fluttershy was blushing very hard. Before he could say anything, she rose, revealing her erect wings. He looked confusedly at them as their owner blushed harder, looking away. It must have been painful to try and keep them hidden the way she was wrapped in the bedsheets. The same musky smell he thought he smelled earlier in town came back, a lot stronger than before.

"I'm so sorry Oath. I shouldn't have been here. I just can't stop thinking about you and hearing your voice like that..."

So that was it. She WAS in heat. It was the only explanation to her being aroused at such a small thing as a lullaby. Come to think of it, he could smell a faint odour coming from a certain mare in front of him all day. And it wasn't her natural smell. Smiling to himself, Oath laid his hoof on her right wing, which caused her to gasp in pleasure. Moving his hoof down the wing and moving himself closer, Oath kissed his wife, who opened her eyes in surprise before eventually closing them as their kiss deepened. Her tongue gave way to the stallion's, who explored it in every possible way, from every possible angle, causing her to silently moan as he went about his business. Eventually their mouths parted ways, leaving a slim line of saliva hanging between them as Oath massaged her flank. They stared at eachother for a minute, both of them seeminly looking at something beyond their partner's eyes, as if looking directly into the other's soul. Eventually, as if he would have been given an unspoken command, Oath laid his hooves upon her wings, picking up where he started, his tongue licking the base of the wing before continuing upwards, towards the tip. Her scent reached his nostrils which made him feel his member beginning to stir. It felt like liquid pleasure was placed upon her wings where his tongue touched, leaving her feeling like she was being massaged even as Oath moved on to her other wing, her feathers shaking slightly along with her wings. They were on fire, so hard Oath thought that she could crack concrete with them. Fluttershy moaned and gasped with every flick of his tongue and gentle squeeze of his hooves as her marehood's juices slowly dripped on to the bed. It was so good. And only from being touched on her wings! Oath paid it no mind as he continued to pleasure her. She wanted to say something, but she was too busy either moaning or catching her breath. Oath stopped with her wings and moved down, her nipples at attention. She was not the owner of particularly big breasts. Compared to her friends, her's were small. Oath didn't care. It felt so much better around her chest compared to what her wings felt. He was so gentle, it almost felt like it was just warm air making her feel good like this. She felt a shiver move up her spine as his tongue flicked her nipple before he sucked it lightly. As he did so, his hooves rubbed her other breast, increasing the pleasure the mare recieved. As he moved further and further down at an agonizingly slow pace, the bed was getting soaked more and more. As Oath reached the bottom, he turned her so she was sideways on the bed, spreading her legs. She resisted it a little but soon gave way. He was greeted by her dripping vagina, pulsing as if housing a heart inside. It's scent was so arousing Oath found it hard to look away from it as Fluttershy blushed in total embarassment, which caused him to smile - which in turn only maked her blush harder. As he licked around and about her marehood, she felt like she was about to cum any second, Oath not being too harsh about his ministrations but not fooling around either. Oath noticed her throbbing clit. It was like an apple ripe for the picking. His tongue slowly swirled around it before he took it in his mouth, suckling on it which made Fluttershy gasp his name before squeezing her legs together in an attempt to keep him in there. He reckoned he had teased her long enough, she was practically begging for release. Diving into his prize, Oath drove his tongue as deep as he could, earning a cry of pleasure from his partner as she reached her limit, twitching as her liquid love flowed forth, coating Oath's face in it. She panted as Oath laid himself on her side, his breaths and the wind coming from the open window providing much needed cooling as she tried to catch her breath. The afterglow of her orgasm made her almost faint on the spot. When she spoke, she looked at Oath's stallionhood, which was at full attention.

"I... I need to... repay you, don't I?" Oath shook his head at that.

"It was my decision to relieve you like this, Fluttershy. It's you who's in heat, not me. If you want to continue, then it's up to you."

As she looked at her husband's face, she could feel his member pulsing on her hind leg, sending waves of warmth through her hoof. She nodded, causing Oath to rise.

"It... Well, it's my first time with a mare, Fluttershy, so..." Oath said, blushing a bit. Fluttershy placed a hoof on her mouth as she blushed in return.

"I... It's my first time too..." She managed to say, barely a whisper in volume. Oath opened his eyes to the full at that, before looking at her face.

"...Are you sure?"

"Yes. If that's okay with you."

As his member hovered in the air between her legs, Oath felt a bit ashamed. He felt like he was taking advantage of her, even though she wanted this even as he prodded at her entrance. He looked at her, earning a nod. Her face said it all. They've come too far to quit now.

"Just tell me if it hurts, okay?" He said, slightly panting.

"Okay..."

As he eased his way in, Oath's legs shaked, the pleasure of her hole against his stallionhood almost too powerful to hold back. It took all his willpower to keep himself standing. He could feel her hymen at his very tip, twitching as if with a life of its own. Slowly he applied more and more pressure, causing her to grit her teeth as she prepared for the worst. With a pop Oath groaned as he went inside her in one unintended thrust as Fluttershy's virginity gave way.

"AH! It hurts! It hurts!" She screamed in the way only Fluttershy could, grabbing hold of his hooves that laid there by her side as her eyes begged him to stop.

Quickly he pulled out, leaving her quivering as droplets of red appeared down around her freshly-penetrated vagina's outer lips. Oath's length was also coated in the red stuff, which he cleaned away with a tissue as he gave another one to Fluttershy. As she cleaned herself, Oath sat down on to the stool, watching silently at the window. Eventually she came over to his side, laying her hoof on his shoulder.

'Do you... want to try again? It doesn't hurt anymore...' She said, a nervous smile only accentuating her features in the moonlight.

Once more he eased his way in, once more he was almost overwhelmed by the pleasuring sensation between his legs. This time, however, there was nothing to hold him back. As he pushed deeper and deeper inside her, she moaned and tried to control her breathing. Oath put a stop to that as he took her on his hooves, letting her sit on top of him as they kissed, both of them moaning into eachother's mouths as Oath bottomed out, almost a needle tip's away from hitting her cervix. He began playing with her teats, squeezing her nipples together with his forehooves which made her squeal in response. Her hips started to move of their own accord, the overwhelming feeling of euphoria clouding their minds as everything else was cast out, the two of them the only ponies in Equestria. They had no reason to switch positions - what they were doing was perfect to them. Slowly they both began to move faster as their pleasured bodies craved for more. The wet sounds that came from her hips hitting his made the stallion squeal in his mind. Oath could feel his limit approaching fast.

"Fluttershy.. I'm gonna.."

"Ahn... Me too!"

As he looked into her eyes, Oath could see nothing but approval on his partner. He began to move faster, causing the both of them to gasp as their nigh-uncontrollable movement accelerated. The noises became louder and more frequent. He was sure that anypony outside the window could hear what they were doing. Her critters most certainly were. Soon enough they both reached their absolute limit, Fluttershy's walls pressing against Oath's member in her orgasm, coaxing his own out of him - his hot seed flowed inside of her, wave after powerful wave. Their cries of bliss were unified and no single voice could be picked out. That moment they knew they became truly one. With the force of a volcano she erupted, her juices mixing with Oath's as they stained the bed. It seemed like an eternity as they closed in to kiss once more as their afterglows began to set in. As Oath came to his senses after such a mind-clouding experience, he saw that Fluttershy had fallen asleep next to him, peaceful and content while still slightly panting. Smiling to himself, he wrapped the bed sheets around them as they began to slumber, Oath still inside her.

Months passed as their understanding and love grew. Yet despite what the others thought, they hadn't had sex since that night. Oddly enough, Fluttershy had started gaining weight and she had the occasional headache, but Oath's magic was able to help with that even when her pain-addled mind had her question his commitment to her, even though she was 'looking hideous'. Oath did not care, he loved her for what she was, not what she looked like. He was there for her when she needed comfort. She was all that mattered to him.

But that was going to change soon. One day while he was on his way to Sugarcube Corner, Oath heard some murmuring among the nurses of the town's hospital. That the most unexpected mare in town was pregnant. He gave it some thought, and the more he thought of it, the more it made sense. Yet she had not made any attempts to convey this information to him...

Maybe she didn't want a foal?

As Oath went inside the store, Pinkie Pie was behind the counter, eyeing the delicious muffins that she was going to deliver to Derpy Hooves who'd ordered them a while ago. "Surely Derpy won't miss one of these beauties..." As she was about to chomp one of them, her mouth open impossibly wide and the muffin falling through the air, Oath made a diplomatic cough, which caused the pink pony to look at him, freezing the muffin in place as Pinkie looked at him, then at the muffin and then again at Oath, before she grabbed the muffin that was still hanging in the air. Her ability to defy physics was so unbelievable that Oath believed it had gotten contagious.

"That was not nice of you, Mister Muffintop! I know that you want to be enjoyed right away, but I must ensure that the correct pony gets to enjoy your delicious muffiny goodness!" With that, she put the muffin into the package on the floor behind the counter. As she put it there, she put on a moustache, took a white piece of cloth, a clipboard and a pen as she assumed her most french-sounding accent.

"Greetings, sir. How may we serve you here at our muffin-licious store? Would you like a taste of le Pinkie's Party Pastry?" She picked up a pink-decorated pastry which threw in her mouth. As she swallowed it, she opened her mouth and Oath could see bits and pieces of the pastry's remains dancing to techno-music which was coming from her throat.

"Not today, Pinkie. Sorry. I just came here to ask if you knew where Fluttershy is."

"Oh. She went to Twilight's when she came over earlier. She was a bit worried about something hospital-related, but she wouldn't tell me."

"I'm sure she'll let you know eventually. And very soon if I'm guessing correctly..." He said before turning towards the door.

As Oath neared the exit to the shop, Pinkie appeared as if out of nowhere, making no sound as she closed in and nudged him with her shoulder while whispering: "She needs to lose some weight. You might want to stop giving her so many chocolate treats. But hey, I don't mind! She looks just great even if her tummy is sticking out a bit." Oath rolled his eyes at that. He wasn't one to give such presents. Only presents he has given have been ones that can't be simply consumed, like a new dress for Rarity (Which she grudgingly accepted. Oath's sense of fashion was not exactly his most defining quality but it was the thought that counted. Later on she gave it away to a beggar on one of her trips to Canterlot.), a ribbon for Sweetie Belle that matched Apple Bloom's, he even helped Spike fashion a small dragon sculpture out of stone. But he was getting sidetracked. He wanted to hear Fluttershy's own opinion on her little 'growth spurt'. Perhaps Twilight could shed some light on the situation behind it, assuming that his wife was gone by the time he made it to the Golden Oaks Library. Hopefully whatever was troubling Fluttershy was something the librarian could tell without breaking a Pinkie Promise.

As Oath came towards the great tree library, he heard some ponies talking inside. One of them sounded like Fluttershy. Creeping closer but not stepping inside, he listened through the open door.

"-ure? He should be told about this. It's your foal after all! And he's the father! No sense in keeping such a great thing like this a secret!" A voice said, undoubtedly Twilight Sparkle.

"But I... I'm not sure if he wants to have it..." The other voice was so weak it would have fooled somepony who didn't know Fluttershy. But Oath knew it was her.

"Then in that case we must ask him! You're due in two weeks!"

"What? No-no-no-no! You can't tell him yet, Twilight, I'm... not ready to face him yet. Oh, I was so stupid to let my heat get the better of me!"

Oath couldn't believe it. She... was pregnant. With his foal...

Spike appeared from behind a corner and noticed Oath's expression, unaware of what the stallion had just heard.

"Oh hey, Oath! What's wrong?" He said, far too loudly for the stallion's taste considering his situation.

Oath gasped as he saw the baby dragon, who was looking at him with a tilted head. He looked at the door, confident that the two inside just heard what Spike said. He galloped towards his house as Fluttershy and Twilight emerged out of the door, just in time to see him disappear into the town. As Spike asked them what was going on, they both went after him. The dragon looked as the pair followed the stallion, Fluttershy's stomach a lot bigger than it was a few months back.

Twilight and Fluttershy arrived at his house, finding him standing near the window. He noticed the pair but paid them no mind as he stared into the sky.

"Oath... You heard what we were talking about in my house, didn't you?"

A nod answered her question rather quickly.

"I... I wanted to tell you earlier, Oath, but I-"

"I know, Fluttershy. It can be intimidating to realize what is happening after there is no coming back. I understand your situation better than you think." Oath said, not being extremely confident of his final sentence's merit.

"Then... Then what should we do?" Fluttershy said, moving close to her husband.

"It's all up to you. Whatever happens, I will support you in any and all situations. And... To be honest..." He smiled, before looking into her eyes, laying a hoof on her stomach.

"I'd like to be a father." He said, wrapping his forehooves around her as they kissed.

Twilight fought the urge to shed a tear before speaking up.

"Then it's decided! You should decide on a name while you still have time!" The unicorn said, smiling at the pair before they all began to laugh.

It was the day of his life. Oath's daughter had been born. A healthy baby pegasus. Her few strands of light blue hair were almost invisible against her head. Her skin was a perfect imitation of her mother's. The little nobs of flesh that would be destined to become her wings were tucked neatly in her wrappings. It reminded Fluttershy of when Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake had been born. She was too tired after her task to shed any tears, but the pain she had felt during the procedure was so intense she was surprised that she had not completely drained her eyes of moisture. And Cup Cake had to endure it with her own two foals. Only joy and happiness showed in her features as the two held their little filly daughter in their hooves.

"She's so beautiful." Oath said, as the result of the pair's love started sucking her hoof. Fluttershy could only nod at that.

She eventually asked what they should call her. They hadn't given much thought to it, really. Their friends were too busy arranging baby parties for them that they didn't have the time, not to mention the trouble they had to go through when arranging the guest room to fill the role of a nursery. But for now the two were alone for a while so the others could talk to themselves about the coming weeks. Pinkie Pie was already close to bursting with plans for the baby pegasus, mainly taking her with Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake outside in their carriages, Rainbow Dash couldn't stop musing about how she would show their kid how to fly like a proper athlete, Twilight couldn't think of anything other than helping Cherilee at her school if it meant she could teach Fluttershy's and Oath's child learn what it means to have friends. In the future perhaps such things could be considered, but as it stands it was still far too early.

For the moment Oath was more focused on their foal's name. To think that this all happened on a fateful night after such a simple thing as a lullaby...

Then it hit him! He knew what to call their daughter.

"How about 'Twinkle Star'?"

"Heh, it sounds perfect." Fluttershy said as Oath kissed her brow.

"Happy birthday, Twinkle Star." He said eventually.

The baby pegasus gave a yawn before she drifted to sleep.

"Omigoshomigoshomigoshomigosh!" Pinkie said, frantically moving about.

"Calm down Pinkie, you wouldn't want to scare the baby, don't you?" Twilight said to the party pony.

"OMIGOSHOMIGOSHOMIGOSH FLUTTERSHY AND OATH HAVE A BABY!!!' She half-screamed before she zipped her mouth and looked at the ground ashamedly when the others gave her a mean look before they all giggled lightly.

The door opened, giving way to Fluttershy and Oath, their new arrival floating via Oath's magic.

"Meet our daughter, Twinkle Star." Oath said, bringing her closer to the others to see.

"Awwwww!" Their noise was unified in their approval of the new filly that was welcomed to the world. The pegafilly looked so cute, so vulnerable, it was waking each pony's motherly instincts slowly. Twinkle Star was brought to Fluttershy, who took her eagerly as she looked at the others.

As Oath looked upon his wife and his daughter's face, he knew that this was worth fighting for.

Worth dying for.