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Branded - Chapter 5 AKAME JAN 14TH, 2013

By Sodapop
Created: 2020-12-22 22:15:33
Expiry: Never

  1. 1.
    >You are Anon, of Barbaria.
  2. 2.
    >The walk to Sugarcube Corner is a quiet one. Nop0ny in sight as far as the eye can see.
  3. 3.
    >As you approach the entrance of the bakery, you pause.
  4. 4.
    >Pinkie Pie works here.
  5. 5.
    >You remember what you just experienced at Rarity's…
  6. 6.
    >The aftertaste still lingers on your tongue.
  7. 7.
    >It would be safe to assume that Pinkie is going to be worse.
  8. 8.
    >You take time to collect your thoughts before going through the door, readying yourself for the coming storm.
  9. 9.
    >Don't Panic.
  10. 10.
    >With those reassuring words echoing in your mind, you open wide the door.
  11. 11.
     
  12. 12.
    >Pastries there, and nothing more.
  13. 13.
    >You walk up to the counter and ring a small call bell near the register.
  14. 14.
    >You hear somep0ny approaching the counter.
  15. 15.
    >As the the sound reaches the doorway to the kitchen, you throw your arms up in a defensive position, cradling your head and clenching your eyes shut.
  16. 16.
    >…
  17. 17.
    >"Um, Anon, what are you doing?"
  18. 18.
    >Huh?
  19. 19.
    >You lower your arms to see Mr. Cake standing at the register.
  20. 20.
    >Phew...
  21. 21.
    >Wait…
  22. 22.
    >MR. Cake?
  23. 23.
    >But Twilight said that all the stallions are sent away during Estrus…
  24. 24.
    >Was she mistaken?
  25. 25.
    >Wait again…
  26. 26.
    "I came to get food, but can I use your bathroom first?"
  27. 27.
    >"Uh, sure. It's right over there."
  28. 28.
    >Mr. Cake looks at you, confused, then points to a door on the far side of the room.
  29. 29.
    >You thank him and dash into the restroom, locking the door behind you.
  30. 30.
    >You look in the mirror.
  31. 31.
    >The brand had mirrored Fluttershy's cutie mark this morning, when you were alone with her.
  32. 32.
    >And it had shown Rarity's after seeing her…
  33. 33.
    >Was your earlier theory true?
  34. 34.
    >Could it change to reflect the p0nies around you?
  35. 35.
    >You hold your breath as you stretch the neck of your shirt down.
  36. 36.
    >…
  37. 37.
    >Three diamonds stare back at you.
  38. 38.
    >Last you checked, Mr. Cake was a baker.
  39. 39.
    *Sigh*
  40. 40.
    >You release your new shirt's neck.
  41. 41.
    >So much for that theory...
  42. 42.
    >You unlock the door and return to the counter.
  43. 43.
    >Mr. Cake walks back out of the kitchen and glances nervously at you.
  44. 44.
    >"Are you ok, Anon?"
  45. 45.
    >…
  46. 46.
    >You don't know how to answer…
  47. 47.
    >You break out the awkward smile.
  48. 48.
    "Ye- yeah…"
  49. 49.
    >The two of you stand in silence for a brief moment. Neither of you were the particularly chatty type.
  50. 50.
    "I heard that you were having a sale on ice cream?"
  51. 51.
    >Mr. Cake perks up at this.
  52. 52.
    >"Oh yes! What flavor would you like?"
  53. 53.
    >You think.
  54. 54.
    >Vanilla is your favorite…
  55. 55.
    >Rarity flashes across your mindscape.
  56. 56.
    >Her scent… Vanilla…
  57. 57.
    "Chocolate would be nice."
  58. 58.
    >You hate chocolate ice cream.
  59. 59.
    >Mr. Cake smiles at you.
  60. 60.
    >"Coming right up!"
  61. 61.
    >As he gets your cold dairy treat, you decide to get some information.
  62. 62.
    "Hey, Mr. Cake?"
  63. 63.
    >"Hmm? What is it, Anon?"
  64. 64.
    "…"
  65. 65.
    "Don't take this the wrong way, but why are you here?"
  66. 66.
    >He leans his head to the side.
  67. 67.
    >"What do you mean?"
  68. 68.
    "Twilight told me that all stallions are sent away during Estrus, but if you're here, that can't be true."
  69. 69.
    >He laughs.
  70. 70.
    >Oh~ that. Well, it's because I'm married."
  71. 71.
    "What?"
  72. 72.
    >You are about to press him further when the kitchen door is thrown open.
  73. 73.
    >Reflexively, you cover your head and try to defend yourself.
  74. 74.
    >…
  75. 75.
    >"Um, Anon, what are you doing?"
  76. 76.
    >Huh?
  77. 77.
    >You lower your arms to see Mrs. Cake standing beside Mr. Cake.
  78. 78.
    >Phew…
  79. 79.
    >You exhale in relief.
  80. 80.
    >Then you take a sharp breath as a pang rings through your chest.
  81. 81.
    >Mr. Cake smiles at you and lets out a small chuckle.
  82. 82.
    >"Oh, nothing dear. We were just joking with each other."
  83. 83.
    >Nice cover Carrot.
  84. 84.
    >"Well, sorry to interrupt you stallions."
  85. 85.
    >Mrs. Cake looks at her husband.
  86. 86.
    >"Dear, when you get the chance, I need your help in the kitchen."
  87. 87.
    >She slaps Mr. Cake on his flank and walks out.
  88. 88.
    >Mr. Cake watches his wife's flank as she leaves, biting his lip.
  89. 89.
    >"Anon, when a stallion enters a relationship, his mare can 'claim' him."
  90. 90.
    >"Claim?"
  91. 91.
    >"Yes, it's a scent that lets other mares know that a stallion is spoken for."
  92. 92.
    >Mr. Cake looks like he's having a hard time not running after his wife. He continues to stare at the kitchen door while he talks.
  93. 93.
    >"Because of this, stallions who are married or in a long-standing relationship are allowed to stay at home during Estrus."
  94. 94.
    >The amber earth p0ny gives you your ice cream.
  95. 95.
    "Thanks…"
  96. 96.
    >You still have no bits on you.
  97. 97.
    "How much do I owe you?"
  98. 98.
    >Mr. Cake is already blasting through the kitchen door.
  99. 99.
    >"On the house, Anon!"
  100. 100.
    >You'd say it was your lucky day…
  101. 101.
    >But it wasn't.
  102. 102.
    >As you exit the bakery, something collides with your stomach, pushing you back inside and causing you to lose your grip on the ice cream.
  103. 103.
    >You fall to the ground, something heavy resting on your chest.
  104. 104.
    >"Hey Anon. What are you doing?!"
  105. 105.
    >Shit, so close.
  106. 106.
    >You chest burns as you open your eyes, becoming aware of the mink menace shaking excitingly on top of you.
  107. 107.
    "Hey Pinkie I-"
  108. 108.
    *Splat*
  109. 109.
    >Your ice cream lands on your face.
  110. 110.
    >You wipe your eyes and see an ice cream smudge on the ceiling.
  111. 111.
    >"Ohmygosh, Anon. I'msososososososososososorry!"
  112. 112.
    >Pinkie leans down and begins to lick your face, cleaning some of the confectionary treat off.
  113. 113.
    >"Mmm!"
  114. 114.
    *Gulp*
  115. 115.
    >Pinkie swallows audibly.
  116. 116.
    >She speaks in a sultry voice.
  117. 117.
    >"Salty~."
  118. 118.
    >She assails your face with renewed vigor, slurping and sucking.
  119. 119.
    >Oh God, no…
  120. 120.
    >Her flat tongue laps at the sweet treat, covering you in spit.
  121. 121.
    >Not again…
  122. 122.
    >You struggle against Pinkie's efforts, but are held down.
  123. 123.
    >"Just wait Anon, I'm al~most done."
  124. 124.
    *Thump-thump*
  125. 125.
    >You relax as she continues her assault.
  126. 126.
    >…
  127. 127.
    >But why?
  128. 128.
    >…
  129. 129.
    *Slurp* *Slurp* *Sluuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrp*
  130. 130.
    >…
  131. 131.
    *GULP*
  132. 132.
    >"Ahhh~~~"
  133. 133.
    >It sounds like she just came.
  134. 134.
    >Pinkie sits on your chest, staring at the ceiling.
  135. 135.
    >"Anon…"
  136. 136.
    "Ye-Yes?"
  137. 137.
    >"There's still ice cream on the ceiling…"
  138. 138.
    >You blink in disbelief.
  139. 139.
    >THAT is what she wants?!
  140. 140.
    >Somewhere deep inside, you feel your pride crack.
  141. 141.
    >You pick Pinkie Pie up and pitch her precariously at the ceiling.
  142. 142.
    *Slam*
  143. 143.
    >Pinkie's face sticks to the spot where the ice cream was.
  144. 144.
    >Her body dangles limply, like some kind of glow worm hanging from a cave.
  145. 145.
    *Pop*
  146. 146.
    >Pinkie releases her suction on the ceiling.
  147. 147.
    >She falls to the ground, performing several summersaults and landing on all fours.
  148. 148.
    >"Ta-da!"
  149. 149.
    >Confetti explodes out of nowhere and covers the room as Pinkie strikes a dramatic pose.
  150. 150.
    >You just stare.
  151. 151.
    >...
  152. 152.
    *Beep* *Beep*
  153. 153.
    >The noise causes you to glance at your phone.
  154. 154.
    >10:31 AM
  155. 155.
    >…
  156. 156.
    >15% Battery left.
  157. 157.
    >Shouldn't have played those games in an attempt to alleviate your depression last night.
  158. 158.
    >Especially since it didn't help...
  159. 159.
    >"Hey, Anon."
  160. 160.
    >Your eyes snap back to the pink p0ny.
  161. 161.
    "Yeah?"
  162. 162.
    >"Are you OK? You look pretty bad… Oh no! Is it because I ate your ice cream?!"
  163. 163.
    >She looks like she's about to cry.
  164. 164.
    >You rush to calm her down, her tears are renowned for their plentious nature.
  165. 165.
    "No, no. I just have a lot to do today is all."
  166. 166.
    >You let out an exasperated sigh.
  167. 167.
    "And I need to go see Twilight again, but…"
  168. 168.
    >"But what?"
  169. 169.
    >She stares intently at you.
  170. 170.
    "She told me to stay away while she's… you know..."
  171. 171.
    >Her head tilts quizzically to the side.
  172. 172.
    "In Estrus."
  173. 173.
    >Pinkie giggles.
  174. 174.
    >"Oh right, I almost forgot! That is this week!"
  175. 175.
    >Almost forgo-
  176. 176.
    "Are you not-?"
  177. 177.
    >"N~ope!"
  178. 178.
    >She strikes another pose.
  179. 179.
    >"My cycle isn't until next week!"
  180. 180.
    >There's some kind of bizarre shuffle dancing going on in front of you.
  181. 181.
    >Because Pinkie.
  182. 182.
    >...
  183. 183.
    "I'm done."
  184. 184.
    >You walk to the door.
  185. 185.
    >Pinkie follows talking about pickles and trying to draw stuff for you.
  186. 186.
    >Before you exit she shoves a piece of paper into your face.
  187. 187.
    >A lone "O" is displayed in the center.
  188. 188.
    "I- I don't-"
  189. 189.
    >She draws a slash through the "O" at an angle.
  190. 190.
    >A Zero, maybe?
  191. 191.
    "…"
  192. 192.
    "I don't understand, Pinkie. I'm sure someone will, but I just don't get it."
  193. 193.
    >With that you're bound for the library.
  194. 194.
     
  195. 195.
    >You arrive at the library a few minutes later.
  196. 196.
    >You reach up to knock on the door, but stop yourself.
  197. 197.
    >Will she be mad?
  198. 198.
    >Was it just an emotional episode, or something more…
  199. 199.
    >You knock on the door.
  200. 200.
    >…
  201. 201.
    >No answer.
  202. 202.
    >You knock harder.
  203. 203.
    "Twilight! Are you home?"
  204. 204.
    >…
  205. 205.
    >Still nothing.
  206. 206.
    >You ready your fist for another round of knocking, but are halted by the sudden appearance of a blue pegasus.
  207. 207.
    >"What's cookin', good lookin'?"
  208. 208.
    "Rainbow…"
  209. 209.
    >This pain in your chest…
  210. 210.
    >Again?
  211. 211.
    >Dash grins at you.
  212. 212.
    >"Aren't you supposed to be helping AJ? She's going to tear you a new one!"
  213. 213.
    "Right…"
  214. 214.
    >You take one last longing look at the library, then leave.
  215. 215.
     
  216. 216.
    >Rainbow accompanies you on the trek to the farm.
  217. 217.
    >Though you are talking, you pay little attention to what is said.
  218. 218.
    >That pain has afflicted you whenever you were alone with another p0ny…
  219. 219.
    >No…
  220. 220.
    >MR. Cake didn't give you that pang.
  221. 221.
    >…
  222. 222.
    >But MRS. Cake did.
  223. 223.
    >Could it be…
  224. 224.
    "Mares?"
  225. 225.
    >"What's that, Anon?"
  226. 226.
    >Rainbow Dash hovers in front of you, staring into your eyes.
  227. 227.
    >The smell of fresh rain washes over you.
  228. 228.
    "Nothing, sorry."
  229. 229.
    >You end your internal queries, choosing to converse with Dash for the rest of the journey.
  230. 230.
     
  231. 231.
    >"TWO CELESTIA DARN DAYS!"
  232. 232.
    >Applejack was not happy about you being late again.
  233. 233.
    >"IS IT SO HARD TO GET HERE ON TIME?!"
  234. 234.
    >Not happy at all.
  235. 235.
    "I'm sorry, Applejack. I've had a rough morning…"
  236. 236.
    >"Well so have Ah."
  237. 237.
    >She jabs your stomach, knocking the wind out of you.
  238. 238.
    >"Ah have th' entire south orchard ta buck before next week. If Ah had your attitude, Sweet Apple Acres 'd be bankrupt quicker than a timber wolf chasing a little filly."
  239. 239.
    >She stares you down.
  240. 240.
    >You avert your eyes and smile awkwardly.
  241. 241.
    "I- I'll just get to work."
  242. 242.
    >"Yes ya will, and ya WON'T come back up from that there room till Ah say you can."
  243. 243.
    *Thump-thump*
  244. 244.
    >You have a sinking feeling that today is only going to get worse.
  245. 245.
    >"Hey AJ, got a sec?"
  246. 246.
    >Rainbow Dash talks to Applejack as you head to the cellar.
  247. 247.
    >As you descend the stairs, you hear AJ shout.
  248. 248.
    >"That prissy p0ny said she did WHAT?!"
  249. 249.
    >You can't hear the rest as you close the cellar doors and head to the small office.
  250. 250.
    >Your phone displays the time.
  251. 251.
    >11:15 AM
  252. 252.
    >To preserve power, you decide to shut off your phone for the time being.
  253. 253.
    >You sigh as you sit down and begin to work.

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