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Rape Shelter: Full Green / 20th - 29th

By RapeShelter
Created: 2022-08-06 07:55:13
Updated: 2022-08-28 11:56:26
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  5. 5.
    >20th.
  6. 6.
    >Average day for Anon at the local Rape Shelter in Equestria
  7. 7.
    >The Rape Shelter is a holy, sacred place, and you've been metagaming the hell out of it.
  8. 8.
    >Did Fluttershy approach you, or look in your general direction?
  9. 9.
    >Rape Shelter.
  10. 10.
    >Did you, after consuming unhealthy amounts of Applejack's hard apple cider, have an out of body experience that let you know she was nearby?
  11. 11.
    >Rape Shelter.
  12. 12.
    >Did Rainbow warn you about Fluttershy's newest fetish guess, and the EXACT time she'll head to your home because she's an absolute bro?
  13. 13.
    >Rape.
  14. 14.
    >Shelter.
  15. 15.
    >You'd have found yourself soaked in sweat, drool, and mare juices a long, LONG time ago without it.
  16. 16.
    >Not even Twilight's scientific mind would be able to quantify the amount of bodily fluid.
  17. 17.
    >The Rape Shelter is none other than Twilight's Castle.
  18. 18.
    >And it "protects" you from that stupid, ridiculously determined, mare juice-dripping yellow horse.
  19. 19.
    >One day, when you needed it the most, the castle "saved" you, and you ended up abusing it to avoid Flubbercry ever since.
  20. 20.
    >It all started with that time you were helping Twilight out with an..."errand".
  21. 21.
    >It's a long story, and what happened during it was so traumatizing that you haven't told anyone about it.
  22. 22.
    >Mainly because it's your fault
  23. 23.
    >She basically sent you on a reconnaissance mission for the sole purpose of studying Zecora.
  24. 24.
    >Why?
  25. 25.
    >Because Twilight is a massive racist, and wouldn't touch her with a 10 foot pole.
  26. 26.
    >That would mean being in the presence of a "Zigger".
  27. 27.
    >Or worse, talking to one.
  28. 28.
    >It makes you wonder why she even bothered with that "School of Friendship" crap.
  29. 29.
    >Then again, all of the students' tests had questions like, "In a short paragraph, describe why you're inferior to ponies in every single way".
  30. 30.
    >Humans and Ponies are pretty much at top of their respective food chains, and maybe she can sense that.
  31. 31.
    >Her disdain for anything that's not a pony, or you, isn't the only thing she shares with you, and the list is pretty damn long.
  32. 32.
    >And unfortunately, Sluttershy also had a key role in this little mission.
  33. 33.
    >You and Twilight have learned (the hard way) that predators, especially bears, hate the absolute SHIT out of you.
  34. 34.
    >Not wanting her brand new monkey friend to get ripped apart on his way through Everfree Forest, she teamed you up with the animal hoers.
  35. 35.
    >No bear, wolf, lion, or any other dangerous creature would maul you to death if Fluttershy was there to calm them down.
  36. 36.
    >Any other time was different, as you could honestly just walk away from her.
  37. 37.
    >Or, you know, physically defend yourself like that "one" time.
  38. 38.
    >Thinking about it now makes you quake in your boots.
  39. 39.
    >That time, however, you would eventually find yourself at Fluttershy's mercy.
  40. 40.
     
  41. 41.
    >You and Wubadubdub gathered all of your data, found out what a "marefare check" was, and hightailed it out of there before Zecora spotted you.
  42. 42.
    >Animals hate you just as well as they can sense you, but it seemed like that trip through the forest would've been painless that time.
  43. 43.
    >If you can call having to pry Fluttershy's face away from your crotch, and hearing her sniff you from afar painless.
  44. 44.
    >To your horror, TWO bears came out of seemingly nowhere, and you almost unironically shat yourself.
  45. 45.
    >You've seen the bullshit Fluttershy can pull with animals, but you were still scared for your life at the time.
  46. 46.
    >That's when Rapetholomew I of Rapestantinople initiated her fool-proof plan.
  47. 47.
    >While you were farting, shitting, and cumming out of fear, Fluttershy turned to you.
  48. 48.
    >You'll never forget the words she said to you afterwards.
  49. 49.
    >"I-I'll make you a d-deal, Anon..."
  50. 50.
    >"...Either, t-take off your pants, or d-die."
  51. 51.
    "...Huh?"
  52. 52.
    >You stared at the yellow rapist for what felt like a solid minute, completely flabbergasted.
  53. 53.
    >At the time, you wondered if she really had it in her to threaten your life for some dick.
  54. 54.
    >It's entirely possible that she was bluffing, but you weren't willing to test that out.
  55. 55.
    >Fluttershy's proposition distracted you enough that the two bears' quickening advancement surprised you.
  56. 56.
    >In a matter of seconds, you would've been lunch, so there was no time to think.
  57. 57.
    >You never thought you'd be so apprehensive about unzipping your pants in front of a girl, but there you were.
  58. 58.
    >Your hands were shaking, you were sweating bullets, and it took much longer than it should have to free Anon Jr.
  59. 59.
    >"N-Now, I know you two don't like Anon, but give it some thought before you tear him to shreds."
  60. 60.
    >You were too busy pulling out Mr. President to notice it, but the bears were in deep thought after hearing Fluttershy's words.
  61. 61.
    >After placing reasonable doubt in their minds, Fluttershy was glaring at your crotch like a madman, drooling the entire time.
  62. 62.
    >Her eyes were as wide as dinner plates, and the floodgates had been opened.
  63. 63.
    >In other words, mare juice.
  64. 64.
    >Mare juice everywhere.
  65. 65.
    >When you were finished struggling, Fluttershy didn't waste any time.
  66. 66.
    >Before you knew it, you were getting the most extreme, hardcore SUCK of your life.
  67. 67.
    >Thinking about the fine details sends shivers down your spine to this day, but you remember it all.
  68. 68.
    >Flubbercry was devouring your hopes, your dreams, and everything that you ever loved.
  69. 69.
    >Birds and small critters of all kinds fled the area as your desperate cry for help echoed throughout Everfree Forest.
  70. 70.
    "HNNNNNGGHH"
  71. 71.
    >It wasn't really a cry for help, but it was the only thing you could manage.
  72. 72.
    >You were begging for some kind of god, maybe even Celestia, to save you.
  73. 73.
    >Just when you were about to show Fluttershy what Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing tastes like, your prayers were answered.
  74. 74.
     
  75. 75.
    >In the strangest way imaginable.
  76. 76.
    >Some kind of trippy rainbow beam shot out of your chest, and flew off in some random direction.
  77. 77.
    >However, after a few moments, the direction didn't seem so random to you.
  78. 78.
    >It felt like it was flying off to Twilight's castle, but you still have no idea how you would've known that.
  79. 79.
    >Much like the after effects of overindulging on Applejack's hard cider, it felt like an out of body experience.
  80. 80.
    >The strangest thing happened immediately afterwards.
  81. 81.
    >Thomas The Rape Engine released you from her super mega ultra gorilla grip orifice, and was stood perfectly still.
  82. 82.
    >To be perfectly honest, it creeped you out.
  83. 83.
    >She was just standing there.
  84. 84.
    >No blinking, no movement, no nothing.
  85. 85.
    >Calling out to her didn't do anything, either.
  86. 86.
    >You also remembered that there's still two bears having a philosophical discussion with each other about the value of your life.
  87. 87.
    >It may have been cruel, but you didn't want to stick around to find out what the conclusion was, so you zipped back up and ran for it.
  88. 88.
    >Your first order of business after leaving The Statue of Rape in the woods was to return to Twilight.
  89. 89.
    >After telling her everything you learned, and agreeing with her about the inferiority of Zebras just to get things over with, she asked where Fluttershy was.
  90. 90.
    >You gave the most generic answer you could think of, like that she had to go feed Angel, or something.
  91. 91.
    >Twilight Spergle thanked you for your service, before hugging your leg.
  92. 92.
    "HNNNNNGGHH"
  93. 93.
    >-Was the sound you made after she did so.
  94. 94.
    >Even though she's autistic, extremely racist, and has several other issues with social interaction, she's far more likeable than Flubbercry.
  95. 95.
    >Of course, the unexplainable events didn't end there.
  96. 96.
    >Fluttershy would eventually snap out of whatever petrification-like state that she was in, and she too returned to Twilight's castle.
  97. 97.
    >What happened when she arrived is one of the weirdest, yet hilarious things you've ever seen.
  98. 98.
    >You excused yourself from the autistic purple horse, and decided it was as good a time as any to grab some grub.
  99. 99.
    >Your daily lunch with Rainbow was going to be heaven compared to what you had been through.
  100. 100.
    >A freshly cooked, hot meal with your bro would have been the perfect thing to erase every memory of what happened in that forest.
  101. 101.
    >Before you got around to any of that, you were stopped by Fluttershy at the door.
  102. 102.
    >Or more accurately, at the stairs.
  103. 103.
    >She was stood just in front of the first step, and for some reason, her body was jittering about.
  104. 104.
    >Rubber Flubber was sweating bullets just as hard as you were in the forest, and it was pretty fucking awkward.
  105. 105.
    "S-Sorry about leaving you in the forest back there, Fluttershy..."
  106. 106.
    >You rubbed the back of your head nervously, knowing it wasn't any good to leave her in that condition without knowing what caused it.
  107. 107.
    >Maybe, just maybe, that's what she deserved for holding you at bear-point and forcefully sucking you off in the woods, though.
  108. 108.
     
  109. 109.
    >"...C-Can't come...any...closer..."
  110. 110.
    >Fluttershy's volume is usually never high.
  111. 111.
    >However, you could barely hear her just now.
  112. 112.
    >That's when it hit you.
  113. 113.
    >You remembered that random rainbow beam that shot out of your chest while you were getting molested.
  114. 114.
    >It HAD to be tied to the castle, and it seems like Flutter Butter has been banned from entering.
  115. 115.
    >While you stared at Fluttershy as she struggled to exist, Autism Supreme stepped beside you unannounced.
  116. 116.
    >"Anon?" Twilight asked, looking up at you. "What are you standing around in the doorway for?"
  117. 117.
    >You quickly looked down at her, jumping a little bit from the sudden surprise.
  118. 118.
    >After speaking, Twilight noticed Fluttershy at the bottom of the stairs.
  119. 119.
    >"...And what in the name of Equestria is going on here?!"
  120. 120.
    >Twilight's reaction was justified as Fluttershy's appearance was pretty ghastly by this point.
  121. 121.
    >The poor thing looked like she caught rabies.
  122. 122.
    >"Anon, I-I'm gonna f-f-f-fuck you s-so hard..." Fluttershy muttered, still shivering like she had seen a ghost.
  123. 123.
    >"PPFFFFT-HAAAAAAAAA!!!" Uproarious laughter had burst out from Twilight, who fell to the floor and rolled around.
  124. 124.
    >You were about to join her, but you suppressed the laugh as much as you could.
  125. 125.
    >Fluttershy was going to drain you dry if you dared to leave this castle, so you simply walked back inside.
  126. 126.
    "Uhm, hey, meet me inside, Twilight."
  127. 127.
    >Turning around, you walked back into the castle, waiting for Twiggles to finish laughing at Fluttershy.
  128. 128.
    >After a good three minutes, she finally had her fill and came back in.
  129. 129.
    >"Haaaahhh...I really needed that..." She was still recovering from her superlative laugh, the highest degree of laughter.
  130. 130.
    >"...Now, care to explain why Fluttershy is standing outside the castle like a weirdo and muttering obscenities at you?"
  131. 131.
    >Not wanting to tell Twilight the horrifying details of what happened in the woods, you ended up dismissing her question.
  132. 132.
    "She's just...really riled up, that's all."
  133. 133.
    >"Riled up is a bit of an understatement."
  134. 134.
    >As always, Twilight was skeptical and didn't find the answer to be something so simple.
  135. 135.
    "Well, I'm sure she'll be fine. Besides, me and Dash are supposed to be having our daily lunch soon. I'd rather not stick around for too long."
  136. 136.
    >"And how do you suppose you'll get past Fluttershy? I doubt she'll just let you walk past her in that state."
  137. 137.
    >Jumping out one of the castle windows would have been a terrible idea.
  138. 138.
    >That horse was on high alert mode, and if she didn't smell you, her marehood would have reacted to your human pheromones or some shit.
  139. 139.
    >The only viable option at the time was to call upon Twiggles for help.
  140. 140.
    "With YOUR help! Why don't you, uh...distract her for me? If you know what I mean?"
  141. 141.
    >"I had a feeling you would say that." Twilight sighed, beginning to step outside to buy you time.
  142. 142.
    >"Since you helped me out with that errand, consider us even, okay?"
  143. 143.
    "Hell yeah! You're the fuckin' best, Twilight! Maybe we can hang out sometime tomorrow?"
  144. 144.
    >"Sure, sure." Twilight replied, giggling in that nerdy, adorable way you've always liked.
  145. 145.
    >While she kept Fluttershy busy, you made your way to the back of the castle, and hopped outside through a window.
  146. 146.
    >That ends the magical, and mysterious origin story of the Rape Shelter.
  147. 147.
    >That was about a week ago, and you're currently huddled up in your safe zone.
  148. 148.
    >Your horny, foaming-at-the-mouth visitor is looking up at you as you look down at her.
  149. 149.
    >Whatever vile, indescribable thoughts going through her mind right now are beyond you.
  150. 150.
    >Twilight has seen her like this in front of her castle enough times that you owe her a real explanation, and that's okay.
  151. 151.
    >You've got to get this off your chest at some point.
  152. 152.
    >Turning away from the window, you head to Twilight's library, wondering in the back of your mind if it'll stay like this forever.
  153. 153.
     
  154. 154.
    >Perhaps the most horrifying part of that experience was that you almost lost the game.
  155. 155.
    >If it weren't for this castle, you shudder to think how that would've ended.
  156. 156.
    >Because there's a good chance it wouldn't have stopped at Fluttershy's hot-dog eating competition.
  157. 157.
    >On your way to Twilight's book chambers, you whipped your head around at a familiar sight.
  158. 158.
    >It was that rainbow beam again, but this time, it was moving much, much slower.
  159. 159.
    >Considering this thing has something to do with this castle, you stopped what you were doing and followed.
  160. 160.
    >Maybe you can get some answers as to what the hell it even is, or why it decided to spare you.
  161. 161.
    >After a bit of following, you found yourself at the round table of the castle.
  162. 162.
    >The beam made contact with the table, turning on the map that Twilight had shown you many times before in the process.
  163. 163.
    >What's even weirder is that it was pinpointing a location.
  164. 164.
    >A very, very nearby location at that.
  165. 165.
    >You leaned in towards the map, before comically raising your eyebrow at it like The Rock.
  166. 166.
    >Fluttershy's cutie mark was hovering and spinning around this spot, just outside the castle.
  167. 167.
    >Was this motherfucking castle telling you Fluttershy's exact location?
  168. 168.
    >Your hands found themselves flat against the table as you leaned forward, taking a moment to process it all.
  169. 169.
    >The Elements of Harmony, those artifacts Twilight told you about, were warning you about a local rapist in your area.
  170. 170.
    >ONE of them, anyways.
  171. 171.
    >For right now, Fluttershy was by far the largest offender.
  172. 172.
    >Lyra was cutting it close a couple of times, but so far, her advances pale in comparison to Nutter Butter.
  173. 173.
    >That doesn't mean that it gets any less tiresome having to wipe her drool off your fingers all the time, though.
  174. 174.
    >Thinking about pony slobber brought your thoughts to that mishap in the woods.
  175. 175.
    >You really don't want to admit it, but you were enjoying it.
  176. 176.
    >Apart from one or two dates with your own species back on Earth, and one blowie, you haven't really done much with women.
  177. 177.
    >But Fluttershy was giving you the Super Mega Ultra God-Like Fist-Clenching Soul-Stealing Guak Guak 9,000.
  178. 178.
    >And you were no match for her apparent expertise.
  179. 179.
    >She must practice a lot, and it scares you to think about who, or what she's been practicing on.
  180. 180.
    >But does this mean you've got a rape fetish, or something?
  181. 181.
    >You can't tell a single soul about it if you do, because there's the tiniest chance Fluttershy would be there.
  182. 182.
    >Stalking you in the background, waiting and listening.
  183. 183.
    >She'd try to rape you regardless, but her knowing that little fact would make things so much worse.
  184. 184.
    >You were torn away from your train of thought when you noticed Fluttershy's location changing.
  185. 185.
    >It travelled further into Ponyville before slowly fading out.
  186. 186.
    >Not gonna' lie, that's ominous as fuck.
  187. 187.
    >Either way, this may or may not have escalated into a "Friendship Problem" or something.
  188. 188.
    >But as far as you're concerned, it's a state of national fucking emergecy.
  189. 189.
     
  190. 190.
    >This makes telling Twilight even more of an obligation, so you leave the map in silence, heading to Book Horse's reading chamber.
  191. 191.
    >But not before stopping in the doorway and looking over your shoulder at the map in a movie-like fashion.
  192. 192.
    >Damn, you're smooth.
  193. 193.
    >No wonder so many mares want you so badly.
  194. 194.
    >Immediately after, some odd, sparkly shape started to materialize in front of the round table.
  195. 195.
    >It looked like some kind of projection of Fluttershy, with her rear end facing you.
  196. 196.
    >"G-Give me your hot monkey dick already."
  197. 197.
    >You jumped backwards as the ghost-like, sparkly Fluttershy spoke to you.
  198. 198.
    >Just as quickly as the apparition appeared, it left.
  199. 199.
    >You could have left the room WITHOUT seeing Fluttershy's ponut and winking pussy, but you digress.
  200. 200.
    >Man, the Tree of Harmony is fucking weird.
  201. 201.
    >Knocking on the wall just outside Twilight's library, you decided to toy with her a bit.
  202. 202.
    >She looked up from the same book she had been reading for a week straight now.
  203. 203.
    >"Finished having a staring contest with your #1 fan?"
  204. 204.
    >Raising a leg high into the air, you stepped into frame for comedic effect, revealing yourself.
  205. 205.
    "Yeah...see...about that..."
  206. 206.
    >The truth has to come out.
  207. 207.
    >Sooner rather than later.
  208. 208.
    >Twilight is a very autistic, but understanding horse.
  209. 209.
    >You're worried about nothing, honestly.
  210. 210.
    "...So, when me and Fluttershy were on our way back to Ponyville after running that errand for you..."
  211. 211.
    >"Mmmhmmm?" Twilight hummed in a dubious way, like she was teasing you.
  212. 212.
    "...Uhm, something happened. Something really bad. Like, Fluttershy threatening to let bears maul me for some dick levels of bad."
  213. 213.
    >"PPPFFFT-"
  214. 214.
    >Twilight did a spit-take of her tea, but quickly regained her composure and continued listening to you.
  215. 215.
    >With a smile on her face that suggests what she just did wasn't offensive or anything.
  216. 216.
    >You pinched the bridge of your nose and sighed before continuing on with your story.
  217. 217.
    "Anyways, she got what she wanted."
  218. 218.
    >"Got what she wanted? What's that supposed to mean, Mr. Human?"
  219. 219.
    >You hate it when she does this.
  220. 220.
    "She...She basically told me I'd die if I didn't take my cock out."
  221. 221.
    >"MmmMMmmmhmh..." Twilight placed a hoof over her mouth, struggling not to laugh at your misfortune.
  222. 222.
    "And...she started blowing me...."
  223. 223.
    >"PPFF-HAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!"
  224. 224.
    >She fell onto her back, rolling around on the floor as she suffered from side-splitting laughter.
  225. 225.
    >"OHHH, OH CELESTIA, IT HURTS! PFFHAHAAAAAAAAAAA-"
  226. 226.
    "Knock it off, alright? Do you have any idea how emasculating it is to get forcefully sucked off by a horse in the woods?!"
  227. 227.
    "I've never felt so powerless in my life!"
  228. 228.
    >Her stomach had to have been in pain by now, and you could see the tears in her eyes.
  229. 229.
    >You walked closer, standing above her as she tossed to and fro, and gave her the most disappointed look you could muster.
  230. 230.
    >"I-I'm sorry! It's just..."
  231. 231.
    "Twilight, please..."
  232. 232.
    >Sensing some hurt in your voice, she kept her mouth shut with magic, and picked herself back up.
  233. 233.
     
  234. 234.
    >All while smiling like an idiot, of course.
  235. 235.
    >"Okay, okay, I'm done. Now, what happened after that?"
  236. 236.
    >Finally.
  237. 237.
    >She stopped.
  238. 238.
    "Thanks, Twi. Anyways, her little rape attempt got cut short after this weird beam came out of me.
  239. 239.
    >The sound of unicorn magic graced your ears again as she forcibly withheld her laughter.
  240. 240.
    "I don't mean like that, get your mind out of the gutter, Purple Smart."
  241. 241.
    >"A-And then?" Twilight, with a shaky voice.
  242. 242.
    "It was a magical rainbow or something, and it flew off to this castle."
  243. 243.
    >At some point, her curiosity overshadowed the urge to laugh at your pain.
  244. 244.
    "After that, Fluttershy was...petrified. I think?"
  245. 245.
    "She wasn't moving, or blinking, or anything. I tried to snap her out of it, but no dice."
  246. 246.
    "So I just cut my losses and got out of there as fast as I could since those bears were still on stand-by."
  247. 247.
    >"And that's when she started loitering outside my castle like a madmare?"
  248. 248.
    "Yep. What's even weirder is that the beam JUST lead me to the map while you were in here reading."
  249. 249.
    "Fluttershy's live location was on it and everything."
  250. 250.
    >"Wait, what? Why would the Elements of Harmony...?" Twilight looked so confused.
  251. 251.
    >You can't blame her, though.
  252. 252.
    >This is a pretty ridiculous situation.
  253. 253.
    "Of course, I'm not complaining about it, or anything."
  254. 254.
    >"Is the map still doing that right now?"
  255. 255.
    "Nope. At least, I don't think so. After a while, she walked away from the castle, and then the signal died."
  256. 256.
    >"Hmmm..."
  257. 257.
    >Wolfgang Autism Mozart scratched her chin with a hoof, trying to find an explanation for all of this.
  258. 258.
    "We can go check now if you want, maybe she's back outside."
  259. 259.
    >"I was thinking the same thing. Let's go take a look."
  260. 260.
    >Twilight trotted off at a quick pace towards the atrium, and you followed behind.
  261. 261.
    >And you totally weren't staring at her fat, purple ass on the way there.
  262. 262.
    >All of that low physical activity, and sitting around wasn't doing her body fat any favors.
  263. 263.
    >For all intents and purpose, you absolutely would.
  264. 264.
    >You really would.
  265. 265.
    >Once the two of you arrived at your destination, you briefly looked over the map.
  266. 266.
    >Nothing.
  267. 267.
    >"And you're sure that the map was showing you where Fluttershy was? You weren't mistaken, or anything?"
  268. 268.
    "If I'm mistaken, then I must be fucking crazy or something, because it looked pretty real to me..."
  269. 269.
    >With perfect, uncanny timing, you overheard Rainbow calling out to you through the halls.
  270. 270.
    >She flew into the room, greeting the two of you.
  271. 271.
    >It was almost time for your daily lunch with Rainbro, so it looks like she came to you this time.
  272. 272.
    >It's no surprise that she knew where to look, too.
  273. 273.
    >You've been hanging out at the Rape Shelter more often than your own home at this point.
  274. 274.
    >"H-Hey Twi. Hey, Anon...have you two seen Fluttershy today?"
  275. 275.
    "Uhhh...yeah. Why do you ask?"
  276. 276.
    >"Well, I saw her outside the castle standing in a puddle of...uh..."
  277. 277.
    "Mare juice?"
  278. 278.
    >"D-Don't say it like that! What the heck is wrong with you?!"
  279. 279.
    >Rainbow's voice cracked, and she was blushing profusely.
  280. 280.
     
  281. 281.
    >"P-Put a sock in it! Now, do you either of you know what's wrong with her? She wouldn't even respond to me!"
  282. 282.
    >You might as well tell her, too.
  283. 283.
    >But you'll just give her the short version.
  284. 284.
    >Her little heart probably wouldn't be able to handle the full story.
  285. 285.
    "Long story short, the Elements of Harmony are stopping Fluttershy from coming into the castle."
  286. 286.
    "...And also, proooobably protecting me from getting raped."
  287. 287.
    >"WHAT?!" Rainbow shouted, almost piercing your ear drums.
  288. 288.
    "I mean, it's not that hard to believe. Fluttershy's advances are obviously affecting our friendship."
  289. 289.
    >"You really think this is a friendship problem, or something?"
  290. 290.
    >Rainbow couldn't believe what she was hearing, and Twilight looked like she was cooking up schemes.
  291. 291.
    "Twilight, what's with that look on your face?"
  292. 292.
    >"Oh! Nothing! I'm just...thinking..."
  293. 293.
    >"Think about it later, egghead! It's almost time for lunch!"
  294. 294.
    >She was right.
  295. 295.
    >But that's what scares you.
  296. 296.
    >She'll probably have to get distracted again so you can leave this castle un-molested.
  297. 297.
    >"Anon, I have an idea. You might not like it, but it's the right thing to do."
  298. 298.
    >Oh no.
  299. 299.
    >You seriously hope she wasn't about to say it.
  300. 300.
    >"The three of us can go out to lunch, but Fluttershy has to come with us."
  301. 301.
    >Her purple hoof clopped against the floor, emphasizing her words.
  302. 302.
    >That's exactly what you were afraid of.
  303. 303.
    >Ever since you discovered the Rape Shelter's almighty field of protection, you've avoided Fluttershy.
  304. 304.
    >That means no conversations, no casual greetings, or anything like that.
  305. 305.
    >Imagine hanging around someone who's been staring at you the way she has been for the past week.
  306. 306.
    >Hell, imagine hanging around someone who used angry bears against you as a bargaining chip for her sexual desires.
  307. 307.
    >It was the last thing you wanted to do at this point, friendship problem or not.
  308. 308.
    "Ughh...alright, fine."
  309. 309.
    >"Don't worry, bro! We've got your back!" Dash winked, bumping you with her elbow.
  310. 310.
    >Or her knee?
  311. 311.
    >Whatever the hell it is.
  312. 312.
    >Her enthusiasm is therapeutic, and even though it's embarrassing, it's giving you confidence.
  313. 313.
    >You run your hands through Fast Horse's mane, petting her like you would a house pet back on Earth.
  314. 314.
    >"W-What's the big idea, huh? Why do you always start petting me like this...?"
  315. 315.
    "Just felt like doing it. It's a bro thing, y'know?"
  316. 316.
    >"Sure, whatever..." She pretended not to like it, but you can tell she was moving into your hands.
  317. 317.
    >You didn't notice, but Twilight had a bit of an envious look on her face.
  318. 318.
    >It's impossible for anypony to not know about your bromance with Rainbow.
  319. 319.
    >There isn't a single day you aren't spending time with her.
  320. 320.
    >With this whole "friendship problem" fiasco, you've been spending more time with Twilight, too.
  321. 321.
    >Still, it's not wrong to think Twilight wanted just as much attention from you, if not more.
  322. 322.
     
  323. 323.
    >"Alright, Mr. Human. Just stick with us, and you'll be just fine." Twilight spoke up, before turning around.
  324. 324.
    >Twi started to leave the castle, Rainbow flew after her, and you soon followed.
  325. 325.
    >It's not like you were opposed to being friends with Fluttershy, not at all.
  326. 326.
    >She was actually really pleasant during your first week in Horse World.
  327. 327.
    >But after a few missing pieces of underwear, love letters soaked with juices, and unwarranted ass groping, things got weird.
  328. 328.
    >Fast.
  329. 329.
    >Eventually bringing you to the way things are now, and you're not happy about it.
  330. 330.
    >You let Twilight and Rainbow be the first to leave the castle, while you peeked through the doorway.
  331. 331.
    >Just in time to see Fluttershy's eyes lock onto you.
  332. 332.
    >It was like something out of a horror movie.
  333. 333.
    >The yellow pony didn't react in any way to Twi or Dash, as if they weren't even there.
  334. 334.
    >"Quit bein' such a baby, Anon! If she does anything crazy, I'll teach her a lesson."
  335. 335.
    >You've essentially got two bodyguards, so being this worried is a tad bit illogical.
  336. 336.
    >Stepping one foot onto the stairs, Fluttershy also stepped forward ever so slightly.
  337. 337.
    >Doing your best to ignore that, you make your way further down the steps.
  338. 338.
    >For some reason, you were suddenly filled with morbidly curiousity.
  339. 339.
    >Along with a confidence boost from having the Globgogabgalab and Sonic The Hedgehog by your side.
  340. 340.
    >In a way that completely betrayed your previous display of fear, you darted past Fluttershy as quickly as you could.
  341. 341.
    >To your horror, Fluttershy turned around on a dime.
  342. 342.
    >Your heart dropped when you looked back to see her running after you.
  343. 343.
    >Not flying.
  344. 344.
    >RUNNING.
  345. 345.
    >AT FULL SPEED.
  346. 346.
    "Dash?! TWILIGHT?! PLEASE?!"
  347. 347.
    >You regret everything you've ever done, ever.
  348. 348.
    >If you didn't use the restroom a while ago, you'd have pissed yourself.
  349. 349.
    >You shrieked at the top of your lungs, begging for them to stop her.
  350. 350.
    >"W-We're on it!" Rainbow dashed after John Carpenter's The Rapist, and Twilight slowed her down with magic.
  351. 351.
    >Key word, SLOWED her down.
  352. 352.
    >As powerful as Twilight's magic was, she was struggling to restrain this horse.
  353. 353.
    >"Why...is she...so...strong?!" Twilight felt herself being physically pulled; That's how relentless Fluttershy was.
  354. 354.
    >If Fluttershy were to get a hold of you in that state, your pelvis would be pounded into fucking dust.
  355. 355.
     
  356. 356.
    >Once Rainbow caught up to her, she tackled Flubbercry to the ground, tumbling along the dirt path.
  357. 357.
    >You didn't stop running, though.
  358. 358.
    >Not for a while.
  359. 359.
    >Just to confirm that she was undeniably, 100% restrained.
  360. 360.
    >The teamwork between Twi and Dash seemed to be enough to hold Fluttershy still.
  361. 361.
    >"Okay, that's enough! Snap out of it, will ya'?!" Rainbow raised a hoof, and literally "slapped" the crazy out of her.
  362. 362.
    >A moment later, Fluttershy shook her head, and looked around like she was lost or something.
  363. 363.
    >"W-W-What's g-going on?! Where am I?" It was like she was an entirely different person.
  364. 364.
    >"Rainbow, why are you on top of me...?"
  365. 365.
    >"Because you were chasing Anon into Ponyville like a maniac! What's gotten into you?!"
  366. 366.
    >"I...I..."
  367. 367.
    >Reese's Peanut Flutter Cups was at a loss for words.
  368. 368.
    >It's definitely not an act, as far as you could tell.
  369. 369.
    >Dash got off of her, allowing Fluttershy to stand on shaky feet.
  370. 370.
    >"Fluttershy, what was the last thing you remember doing?"
  371. 371.
    >Twilight caught up to the three of you, keeping her magic at the ready just in case.
  372. 372.
    >"I...feel awful. The last thing I remember was...um...coming back to Ponyville with Anon..."
  373. 373.
    >Wait, what?
  374. 374.
    >Coming back to Ponyville with you?
  375. 375.
    >Twi's pupils shrank, as she realized it at the same time you did.
  376. 376.
    >Has she been in a lust-induced stupor for an entire week?
  377. 377.
    >Did the Tree of Harmony freezing her in place back in the forest fry her fucking brain?
  378. 378.
    "Uh-huh. Well, we took care of the errand, just so you know."
  379. 379.
    >"Oh, that's good to hear." She's as docile as she usually would be, so maybe it's "safe" for now.
  380. 380.
    >Fluttershy was never brave enough to pull any of the rapey stuff in public or around others.
  381. 381.
    >It makes you wonder what would happen if you turned and went back into the castle.
  382. 382.
    >You've already made one grave mistake today, so you shouldn't test your luck any further.
  383. 383.
    >"Listen, I bet you and Anon already had this conversation, but I'm lost here."
  384. 384.
    >You and Twi simply looked elsewhere, whistling comedically like you were both in a cartoon.
  385. 385.
    >"Buck it, let's just go get lunch." Dash gave up on trying to understand, and walked off.
  386. 386.
    "Wait, where are we going for lunch?"
  387. 387.
    >"Taco Del Pone, duh! Did you even write that down on your calender?"
  388. 388.
    >You forgot that you'd plan where you'd eat with Rainbow ahead of time, and make notes about it to remember.
  389. 389.
    >Sometimes it's a routine thing where the restaurants cycle daily, sometimes it's random.
  390. 390.
    "Oh, right...Sorry, I'm just recovering from the traumatizing event that just happened."
  391. 391.
    >"Oooh, I love Taco Del Pone! But I probably shouldn't eat too much. Their food doesn't sit well with me..."
  392. 392.
    >Fluttershy's stomach, with uncanny timing, growled loud enough to make the three of you jump.
  393. 393.
     
  394. 394.
    "Yeah? Well, something tells me you should eat as much as you can."
  395. 395.
    >"M-Maybe you're right. I do feel pretty hungry..."
  396. 396.
    >Pretty hungry?
  397. 397.
    >She probably hasn't eaten properly in a week.
  398. 398.
    >And she hasn't been standing outside Twilight's castle 24/7 either, so you have no idea what else she's been up to.
  399. 399.
    >"I think we could all use a good lunch." Twi added, following after Dash.
  400. 400.
    >Fluttershy looked at Purple Smart, and then back to you.
  401. 401.
    >This was incredibly awkward, since she might remember just as much as you did.
  402. 402.
    >"A-Anon, I'm sorry for doing that to you earlier. I was really pent up..."
  403. 403.
    >And that basically confirmed it.
  404. 404.
    >At least she had the decency to apologize.
  405. 405.
    "Mmmm...I don't know if I should accept your apology, but it's water under the bridge for now.
  406. 406.
    "As long as you understand that threatening me with death is off the table. Same for everything else."
  407. 407.
    >"B-But..."
  408. 408.
    "No buts."
  409. 409.
    >"But I see you staring at other mares' butts all the time...Why not mine?"
  410. 410.
    "That's not what I meant by that. Also, most other mares have the decency to ask me things nicely."
  411. 411.
    "Y'know, instead of-"
  412. 412.
    >"I get it...I won't do it again..."
  413. 413.
    "Good. It's surprising how far you'll go in life by asking nicely. You should try it sometime."
  414. 414.
    >"F-Fuck me."
  415. 415.
    >You give up.
  416. 416.
    >Without looking to see if she's following behind, you jogged to catch up with Autism and Fast.
  417. 417.
    >The path to Taco Del Pone would've taken about fifteen minutes to walk to, so it wouldn't be a long trip.
  418. 418.
    >Ponyville was just as bustling and lively as ever, and the four of you engaged in casual conversation as you walked.
  419. 419.
    >One of your favorite mailmares, Derpy, flew overhead and waved at you.
  420. 420.
    >You waved back, smiling warmly.
  421. 421.
    >You love that stupid, unreasonably attractive, lazy-eyed horse.
  422. 422.
    >A while after, you spotted another one of your small, equine friends.
  423. 423.
    >It was Pinkie, but something was considerably off about her.
  424. 424.
    >She looked like she was depressed, with baggy eyes, walking while looking at the ground.
  425. 425.
    >Excusing yourself from the group for a moment, you approached her.
  426. 426.
    "Uhhh, Pinkie? Are you good?"
  427. 427.
    >"Oh...Hey, Nonny...I haven't been able to get much sleep..."
  428. 428.
    "Jesus, you sound like a zombie. No offense."
  429. 429.
    >"It's okay. Fluttershy's been keeping me up all night for the past week."
  430. 430.
    "What? Fluttershy? What the hell has she been doing to you?"
  431. 431.
    >"I-I don't wanna' talk about it. I feel...violated. A-Anways, I've gotta get over to Rarity's. Sorry, Nonny..."
  432. 432.
    >With that, Pinkie continued her walk of shame in the direction of Rarity's boutique.
  433. 433.
     
  434. 434.
    >Is that what Fluttershy's been doing this past week when she wasn't stalking you outside the castle?
  435. 435.
    >While she was in THAT state?
  436. 436.
    "I'll catch you later, Pinkie! I'll drop by Sugarcube Corner soon, okay?"
  437. 437.
    >She kept walking on, looking back to acknowledge you, but didn't reply.
  438. 438.
    >Did Fluttershy...?
  439. 439.
    >The thought of it gives you dirty ideas and disgusted shivers at the same time.
  440. 440.
    >There's definitely something wrong with you.
  441. 441.
    >Now is the WORST time to pitch a tent, so you slap yourself before returning to the others.
  442. 442.
    >Bad Anon.
  443. 443.
    >There's a time and place for everything.
  444. 444.
    >Still, you'll have to give Fluttershy a piece of your mind for doing such a thing to Ponka.
  445. 445.
    >Targeting you was bad enough, but now she's going after her other friends?
  446. 446.
    >For shame.
  447. 447.
    >"W-What was the hold up, Anon?" Rapetholomew asked, as you jogged up behind the group.
  448. 448.
    "Nothing. Just wanted to say hi to somepony."
  449. 449.
    >It'd be best not to tell the others about it for now, since Pinkie looked so exhausted.
  450. 450.
    >Her friends worrying about her would make a bad situation worse.
  451. 451.
    >Before long, the four of you entered into Taco Del Pone.
  452. 452.
    >"ssnnniiiIIIFFFFF...Haaaaaa...Smells good!" Rainbow inhaled deeply, enjoying the mouth-watering smell of fast food.
  453. 453.
    >"I heard they added a new menu option! Wanna' try it out with me, Anon?" Twi asked, smiling cutely at you.
  454. 454.
    "Eh, why not? I order the same thing every time I come here anyway. As long as it doesn't have hay or grass in it."
  455. 455.
    >"Well, wouldya' look at that? Howdy, y'all! And it's good to see you too, Mr. Anonymous. I had fun drinkin' last week."
  456. 456.
    >The familiar voice of a hard-working, orange horse with a southern accent graced your ears.
  457. 457.
    >"Applejack! I haven't seen you in a while. I guess it's my fault for getting so absorbed in my books."
  458. 458.
    >"H-Hi, Applejack. It's good to see you..." Fluttershy spoke in her typical quiet horse voice.
  459. 459.
    >"Yo, what's up, AJ?" Rainbow took a seat next to Apple Horse, before pointing a hoof at Twi.
  460. 460.
    >"Hey, Twi, you remember what the rest of us usually get, right? Do me a solid and order for us!" Dash said to Twi.
  461. 461.
    >"Sure. Don't blame me if you change your mind later, though."
  462. 462.
    "We should hang out at the again sometime soon, AJ. Looks like the whole horse gang is here except for Pinkie and Rarity."
  463. 463.
    >"Yup. And it's a darn shame Spike is off at the Crystal Empire havin' an audience with Cadence."
  464. 464.
    >That reminds you.
  465. 465.
    >Twilight might have asked Spike to run that "errand" for her if he wasn't in Crystal Town.
  466. 466.
    >Hopefully everything is okay over there.
  467. 467.
    >But now isn't the time to worry about this or that, it's time to eat.
  468. 468.
    >And eat you did.
  469. 469.
    >It was the best meal you've had in a long time, accompanied with plenty of laughter and banter.
  470. 470.
     
  471. 471.
    >Fluttershy was mostly quiet the entire time.
  472. 472.
    >That was when you noticed she wasn't actually sitting in her seat.
  473. 473.
    >Even the others were too busy chatting and gossiping to notice.
  474. 474.
    >You put down your Menu Item #12, Meat-Substitute Burrito(TM) to look around for her.
  475. 475.
    >Just then, you felt the familiar feeling of a snout jamming itself into your groin.
  476. 476.
    >Much to your dismay, the sudden touch on Anon Jr. made him excited.
  477. 477.
    >Resting an arm on the table, you dipped your head underneath it to see a Yellow Retard drooling on your crotch.
  478. 478.
    "Are you fucking kidding me? Get! Go on, get!"
  479. 479.
    >You swatted her face away with your hand, even going as far as pushing her away with your palm.
  480. 480.
    >"Y-You're getting hard, Anon. G-go on, just fuck my mouth..."
  481. 481.
    >This damn horse was getting braver and braver by the day.
  482. 482.
    >And the worst part is that you thought about it.
  483. 483.
    >Honestly, that means she's already won the battle.
  484. 484.
    >But not the war.
  485. 485.
    >You won't fall victim to her feminine wiles today.
  486. 486.
    >No, sir.
  487. 487.
    >She spoke just loud enough for you and you alone to hear it amidst the sounds of nearby conversation.
  488. 488.
    "I swear to Celestia, if you don't get off me, I'll fucking KILL YOU."
  489. 489.
    >"Uhh, what was that, Anon?" Applejack turned to face you, as did the others.
  490. 490.
    >You were a little too loud at the end of your sentence.
  491. 491.
    >Fluttershy retreated back to her chair, acting as if her butt never left the seat to begin with.
  492. 492.
    >Speaking of that chair, it's probably soaked in Flutter Juice(TM) right now.
  493. 493.
    "N-Nothing! Ignore what I said! I just remembered that I left my...uh...wallet at home! Yep. Silly me..."
  494. 494.
    >"Oooook. Anyways, like I was tellin' y'all, Big Mac showed up with this huge..."
  495. 495.
    >AJ continued on with her story, as the others redirected their attention back to her and their food.
  496. 496.
    >Out of the corner of your eye, you noticed Fluttershy giving you the most diabolical look.
  497. 497.
    >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AuoCww6Dtw
  498. 498.
    >A dubious little creature, getting up to mischief.
  499. 499.
    >This is no good.
  500. 500.
    >Then you saw the peculiar way her hoof was moving, and you realized what she was doing with it under the table.
  501. 501.
    >All while looking you dead in the eyes, like she wants you to know what she's doing.
  502. 502.
    >Ugh.
  503. 503.
    >The beast is demonic in nature.
  504. 504.
    >Very icky.
  505. 505.
    >No good.
  506. 506.
    >Surely, this small momentary victory, if you can even call it that, was far from the end.
  507. 507.
    >The war on Rape still rages on, but the rest is a tale for another day.
  508. 508.
     
  509. 509.
    _
  510. 510.
     
  511. 511.
    >21st.
  512. 512.
    >Yesterday was fairly eventful, but mostly par for the course.
  513. 513.
    >Only if you exclude the odd rainbow trail here and there, and Fluttershy scaring you half to death.
  514. 514.
    >One boundary you're trying not to cross is becoming too dependent on the castle.
  515. 515.
    >Especially after what happened the last time the Tree of Harmony worked its magic.
  516. 516.
    >You don't understand the ins and outs right now, but you've recognized a few patterns.
  517. 517.
    >Every so often, Mr. Rainbow, your little buddy, shows up and goes to Twilight's castle.
  518. 518.
    >It happened for the third time last night, just before you dozed off in bed.
  519. 519.
    >Ignoring it may have been a bad choice, but you were drop dead tired.
  520. 520.
    >Fluttershy doesn't seem to be able to enter the castle at all.
  521. 521.
    >And the main thing you're afraid to find out, is WHY she entered that crazy state.
  522. 522.
    >A slap to the face from Rainbow was enough to wake her up.
  523. 523.
    >But what got her into it in the first place?
  524. 524.
    >Is it merely because she got cockblocked, and couldn't follow you around as easily?
  525. 525.
    >That would have lead to a massive build-up of sexual frustration.
  526. 526.
    >It wasn't too dissimilar from how a mare would act in heat.
  527. 527.
    >You've had the (mis)fortune of witnessing it in action before, but this was different.
  528. 528.
    >They would've been much more responsive, and they wouldn't be displaying rabies symptoms either.
  529. 529.
    >And they CERTAINLY wouldn't have hulked out like Fluttershy did.
  530. 530.
    >Not to mention the week-long crime of passion she had apparently committed against Ponka Pay.
  531. 531.
    >Was she that downbad that she had to rape her best friend just because she couldn't reach you?
  532. 532.
    >Down Horrendous is more accurate, honestly.
  533. 533.
    >Down Catastrophic, if you will.
  534. 534.
    >After lunch yesterday, Twilight approached you to discuss what the next steps going forward would be.
  535. 535.
    >Telling the rest of the group they need to assemble to stop a Super Rapist(TM) sounded wrong.
  536. 536.
    >The Super Rapist(TM) being one of them, no less.
  537. 537.
    >Necessary, maybe?
  538. 538.
    >Sure, but who really knows?
  539. 539.
    >After experiencing unparalleled fear, the alternative doesn't sound so bad.
  540. 540.
    >Animal Hoers in her default state wasn't that hard to handle.
  541. 541.
    >Provided she didn't up the ante like she did in Everfree Forest.
  542. 542.
    >You and Grand Autismo decided to simply monitor Fluttershy's next moves.
  543. 543.
    >That, and Applejack decided today would be a great day for Bomb-Ass Cider(TM).
  544. 544.
    >You didn't turn her down, but when you mentioned wanting to drink more with her, you didn't think it'd be so soon again.
  545. 545.
    >When you said soon, you didn't mean THAT soon.
  546. 546.
    >Besides, getting destroyed isn't really the smartest thing to do when Rape Horse might freak out at any time.
  547. 547.
     
  548. 548.
    >At this point, you're making yourself paranoid thinking about it.
  549. 549.
    >After the stunt you pulled running past her earlier, you might just be crazy.
  550. 550.
    >That would explain why you're even thinking of stepping outside without bodyguards.
  551. 551.
    >Tossing your fears aside, you throw your bed covers off of you.
  552. 552.
    >Daily routine time.
  553. 553.
    >Shit.
  554. 554.
    >Shower.
  555. 555.
    >And most definitely shave, because you've been putting it off.
  556. 556.
    >You almost forgot to cross off yesterday on your calender, too.
  557. 557.
    >Today is the 21st.
  558. 558.
    >Opening your fridge to peruse your "mainly" horse-friendly foods, you cracked open a few eggs in a bowl.
  559. 559.
    >After whipping up a few pancakes as well, you had a certified Breakfast(TM).
  560. 560.
    >You've got to figure out what Taco Del Pone used for their meat-substitute.
  561. 561.
    >That would really enhance this meal and bring more flavor out.
  562. 562.
    >Once you had your fill, you yeeted your dishes into the sink like a lazy person.
  563. 563.
    >Today, you had a few stops in mind.
  564. 564.
    >Your drinking "date" with AJ was first up, and you couldn't forget about lunch with Rainbow.
  565. 565.
    >She'd probably kill you if you did.
  566. 566.
    >But before you have lunch with Dash, you told Pinkie you'd check on her yesterday.
  567. 567.
    >Dropping by the boutique before or afterwards to see Rarity might not be a bad idea, too.
  568. 568.
    >You haven't spoken to Rara since she made you your clothes two weeks ago.
  569. 569.
    >That's no way to treat a good friend, so you've gotta' do a better job of checking on everypony.
  570. 570.
    >Even the mares outside of Twilight's little friend group.
  571. 571.
    >And maybe even that "Starlight" mare Twilight told you about.
  572. 572.
    >Twilight seems to think the two of you would get along.
  573. 573.
    >Despite the whole trying to end the world thing that she also informed you about.
  574. 574.
    >You assume that she's had all or most of her kinks ironed out by now.
  575. 575.
    >Apparently she's been studying at the Crystal Empire for a little over two months now.
  576. 576.
    >Internet withdrawal has been hitting you pretty hard, but making new friends has been helping.
  577. 577.
    >Gotta' keep yourself busy somehow.
  578. 578.
    >But sometimes, you feel as though you rely on relationships for your happiness TOO much.
  579. 579.
    >You stepped out into the streets of Ponyville, your door automatically locking behind you.
  580. 580.
    >Today was going to be a good day.
  581. 581.
    >Yep, absolutely.
  582. 582.
    >Nothing would go wrong.
  583. 583.
    >Nothing at all.
  584. 584.
    >On your way to Sweet Apple Acres, something snagged your leg, and you thought it was a loose nail or something.
  585. 585.
    >When you turned around, you saw Ponyville's local finger fetishist, holding your leg with magical hands.
  586. 586.
    >And, of course, she had to be a unicorn.
  587. 587.
     
  588. 588.
    "Hey, Lyra."
  589. 589.
    >"Where ya' goin, Anon?"
  590. 590.
    >Sometimes, you wish you had magic of your own.
  591. 591.
    >But so far, the only magical thing about you is the ability to get fucked.
  592. 592.
    >Literally and figuratively.
  593. 593.
    "Just going to hang out with AJ, nothing much other than that.
  594. 594.
    >"You and her are always drinking together, why don't you ever go drinking with me, huh?"
  595. 595.
    "No offense, but I feel like Applejack wouldn't try to stick a magical finger in my ass while I'm drunk."
  596. 596.
    >"Okay, I did that ONE time, and you still haven't forgotten about it?"
  597. 597.
    "Lyra, you don't just forget about something like that."
  598. 598.
    >She started giggling at you, of course.
  599. 599.
    >Is there a single horse in this world that takes your feelings seriously without laughing at you?
  600. 600.
    >You swear Celestia herself would laugh in your face if you told her about this Fluttershy situation.
  601. 601.
    >"Don't give me that angry look, Anon. You know I love messing with you."
  602. 602.
    "Yeah, yeah, yeah..."
  603. 603.
    >"Now let me see those fingers..."
  604. 604.
    >There you go.
  605. 605.
    >Things were going to get weird eventually.
  606. 606.
    "I know better than to put my digits anywhere near you at this point.."
  607. 607.
    >"I-I'm just curious is all? What's so wrong with that?"
  608. 608.
    "Uh-huh. You've been curious about them ever since you first saw me, and I don't think you'll ever stop."
  609. 609.
    >"Well, maybe, I wouldn't be so curious if you just let me have my way already!"
  610. 610.
    "In your dreams, Heartstrings."
  611. 611.
    >"Oh...don't worry...I've had more dreams than I can count..."
  612. 612.
    >You couldn't help but facepalm after hearing that.
  613. 613.
    >What are you going to do with these horses?
  614. 614.
    >Maybe if you were a different man, you'd have fingered her twenty different ways by now.
  615. 615.
    >But you've got enough self-control to-
  616. 616.
    >Lyra rubbing her face against your fingers while you weren't looking shook you out of your thoughts.
  617. 617.
    "C-Could you not?"
  618. 618.
    >"What? Is it illegal to touch my favorite human?"
  619. 619.
    "I'm the ONLY human, Lyra."
  620. 620.
    >"You won't be after I'm done with you."
  621. 621.
    "...Huh?"
  622. 622.
    >You gaped at the mint-colored talking horse, not knowing how to respond to that.
  623. 623.
     
  624. 624.
    >Shaking your head, you tried not to think too hard about it.
  625. 625.
    "...Listen, AJ is probably expecting me right about now, so if you want to come with, you can."
  626. 626.
    >"Awww, I'd love to take you up on that offer, but Bon Bon and I got something planned."
  627. 627.
    "What a shame. Maybe we can try some other time?"
  628. 628.
    >"I'll hold you to that, Anon. You better not try and dodge me next time I see you."
  629. 629.
    "You're a pony, not a weapon of mass destruction. I have no reason to run from you, little horsey."
  630. 630.
    >"I don't know, you've been pretty avoidant this past week..."
  631. 631.
    >Looking towards the ground, you realize she's not entirely wrong.
  632. 632.
    "...There's...a lot going on. That's all I'll say. But it's nothing serious."
  633. 633.
    >It's extremely serious, but you do NOT want Lyra to hear about human-on-pony action.
  634. 634.
    >You might have another Fluttershy on your hands if she did.
  635. 635.
    >"Alright, just know that Lyra is here whenever you need her!"
  636. 636.
    >"My little human."
  637. 637.
    >Cringe.
  638. 638.
    "Bye."
  639. 639.
    >"Anon? Was it something I said?"
  640. 640.
    "I'll see you later, Lyra."
  641. 641.
    >You shoved your hands into your Human Hoodie(TM), created by none other than Rarara herself, and left.
  642. 642.
    >Not to be mean, but you've got places to be, and so does she apparently.
  643. 643.
    >She'll forget every last one of her commitments if it meant she could tease you for just a bit longer.
  644. 644.
    >After a bit of walking, you arrived at the first stop of the day.
  645. 645.
    >Apple World(TM).
  646. 646.
    >Or as Twilight aptly put it, Incest Acres.
  647. 647.
    >But she'd never say that in front of AJ, or to anypony else but you.
  648. 648.
    >Heavens no.
  649. 649.
    >Even you wouldn't want to be around for the aftermath of that.
  650. 650.
    >Before long, you spotted Cowboy Ranchpants across the field, pulling a tractor with her clit.
  651. 651.
    >Not really, but that'd be the most hilarious shit you've ever seen.
  652. 652.
    >In reality, she was bucking trees, knocking apples loose into buckets placed below.
  653. 653.
    >It's a no brainer, but her legs must be stronk as fuck.
  654. 654.
    >Her entire everything too, honestly.
  655. 655.
    >Being the lazy, living off of Celestia's "Friendship Fund", human that you are, you respect it.
  656. 656.
    >Nopony around here works quite as hard as Applejack does.
  657. 657.
    >A literal tradwife.
  658. 658.
     
  659. 659.
    "Yo'."
  660. 660.
    >You announced your presence, waving at her as you closed the distance.
  661. 661.
    >AJ paused her tree-bucking, looking up to greet you.
  662. 662.
    >"Oh, ya' finally showed up! Didn't think y'all were gonna' show, so I just got to work."
  663. 663.
    "Am I really that late?"
  664. 664.
    >"Did ya' already forget what time we agreed on yesterday?"
  665. 665.
    "...Uh...9 AM?"
  666. 666.
    >"Nope. 7:30."
  667. 667.
    "Seriously? I must have been out of it yesterday..."
  668. 668.
    >You definitely were, and you probably woke up on the wrong side of bed, too.
  669. 669.
    >"Welp, no sense in worryin' your pretty little head bout' that."
  670. 670.
    >AJ started walking back to the farmhouse, giving you a nice view of her Apple Ass(TM).
  671. 671.
    >The more time you spend in this world, the more used to seeing mare bits you become.
  672. 672.
    >Not in the "everyday occurence" kind of way, but in the "I'm about to act up" kind of way.
  673. 673.
    >And that worries you.
  674. 674.
    "Guess it's time to head to our favorite spot? Back behind the barn?"
  675. 675.
    >"You guessed it."
  676. 676.
    >You followed the orange horse to your favorite drinking spot.
  677. 677.
    >A simple two-chair and table setup behind the barn.
  678. 678.
    >It didn't need anything else, it was perfect, and it got the job done.
  679. 679.
    >Plus, Applebloom would normally be at school, or at least out of sight.
  680. 680.
    >Wouldn't want to set a poor example, or else AJ will have a drunk filly on her hands.
  681. 681.
    >There was a metric fuckton of hard cider already there on the table, so there was one thing left to do.
  682. 682.
    >To drink.
  683. 683.
    >But you held back a little this time, considering what's been happening with Fluttershy.
  684. 684.
    >Besides, Applejack's hard cider is some pretty strong stuff.
  685. 685.
    >You'll be falling on your ass and struggling to speak if you went too far.
  686. 686.
    >"Y'all holdin' up over there? Don't tell me yer' done...HICC...already."
  687. 687.
    >You stopped at seven mugs, and that's a lot for how powerful it is, but you're good at holding your alcohol.
  688. 688.
    "...Me? Done? Pfft. Nahhh. I could keep going if I wanted to, but I've got stuff to do, so..."
  689. 689.
    >"Stuff to do, huh? And what kind of stuff would that be?
  690. 690.
    "Oh, y'know, I've gotta' drop by Sugarcube C-Corner, go talk to Rarity, have lunch w-"
  691. 691.
    >You were stopped dead in your speech.
  692. 692.
    >Much to your surprise, you've been struck over the back of your fucking head.
  693. 693.
    >In less than a second, you were on the ground, holding your head in pain.
  694. 694.
    "...A-AJ? What the..."
  695. 695.
    >To say that you were seeing double would be a disservice.
  696. 696.
    >You couldn't tell if you were bleeding or not, but you sure hoped you weren't.
  697. 697.
    >It wasn't THAT hard of a strike, but it was enough to knock you flat on the floor.
  698. 698.
    >"Afraid I can't let ya' do that, sugar cube..."
  699. 699.
    >This is the literal definition of not good.
  700. 700.
     
  701. 701.
    "W-What are you saying? Come on, AJ...just..."
  702. 702.
    >"I want a family, ya' hear?"
  703. 703.
    "...Huh?"
  704. 704.
    >Why does this always happen to you?
  705. 705.
    "That...that's not how it works, and you know it!"
  706. 706.
    >All of the times you've hung out with Applejack, everything was fine, and now THIS happens?
  707. 707.
    >Scooting back away from her as far as you could, your backpedalling was halted by a tree.
  708. 708.
    >It's not like you were going to escape at that pitiful speed anyway.
  709. 709.
    >"There's a first time for everthin', Anon! We won't know unless we try!"
  710. 710.
    "Fuck..."
  711. 711.
    >The back of your head stung once more, prompting you to clutch it.
  712. 712.
    >The pain is sobering you up fast, at least.
  713. 713.
    >Still, you don't think there's a way out of this even if you weren't just drinking.
  714. 714.
    "W-Would it be too much trouble to re-schedule this? I'm not saying no, but..."
  715. 715.
    >You started bargaining, anything to get out of this predicament, really.
  716. 716.
    >"Ain't no time for waitin', big fella."
  717. 717.
    >WHERE IS THE MAGICAL RAINBOW BEAM WHEN YOU NEED IT
  718. 718.
    "D-Do you mind turning around? I can undress myself, but-"
  719. 719.
    >Her mouth was already pulling your belt out like she had done it before.
  720. 720.
    >You're screwed.
  721. 721.
    >Mr. President was freed from his denim prison, and she didn't stop there.
  722. 722.
    >She pulled your pants down all the way down to your knees, and proceeded to mount you.
  723. 723.
    "HELP! I NEED AN ADULT!"
  724. 724.
    >"We're the only two on this farm, Anon! Just...let...it...happen!"
  725. 725.
    >Applejack hardly broke a sweat keeping you pinned down; It really put things into perspective.
  726. 726.
    >Maybe you should just let it happen.
  727. 727.
    >Your back slipped off the tree, and you rested your aching head against the soft dirt.
  728. 728.
    >Followed by horse pussy slamming down onto your Sea Cucumber.
  729. 729.
    >It was like every experience that you've ever had was suddenly being squeezed out of you.
  730. 730.
    >As scuffed as this is, Anon Jr. doesn't care what you think.
  731. 731.
    >Soon, the air was filled with the sounds of AJ's grunts, your groans, and several other things.
  732. 732.
    >Things that are far too lewd to explain in detail.
  733. 733.
    >At least you were able to look away from her, as staring her in the eyes during this was too much.
  734. 734.
    >That didn't last long because she leaned over your face.
  735. 735.
    >As you stared back at your rapist, an instinctual recess in your stupid monkey brain was triggered.
  736. 736.
     
  737. 737.
    >With the strength of at least three men, you socked AJ as hard as you could.
  738. 738.
    >You didn't expect it to do anything meaningful, but adrenaline is a powerful thing.
  739. 739.
    >AJ was actually stunned, in fact, that punch knocked her right off of you.
  740. 740.
    >It took a moment for the opportunity to register, but once it did, you got up instantly.
  741. 741.
    >The only thing you had time to do was pull your pants up, and make a run for it.
  742. 742.
    >She could keep your belt as a souvenir for all you cared.
  743. 743.
    >5...10...15...20...25...30 meters of distance.
  744. 744.
    >That punch must have done a lot of damage if she's still grounded.
  745. 745.
    >"ANON! GET BACK HERE!"
  746. 746.
    >You spoke too soon.
  747. 747.
    >Dear God, you spoke too soon.
  748. 748.
    "aaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHH-"
  749. 749.
    >You screamed, and it was completely involuntary.
  750. 750.
    >Fearing that she might already be right behind you, you looked over your shoulder.
  751. 751.
    >Only to see a lasso flying towards you faster than you were running.
  752. 752.
    >When it caught up to you, it overlapped your torso, before snagging you backwards.
  753. 753.
    >Your momentum was completely halted, the wind was knocked out of you, and you hit the ground.
  754. 754.
    "Uuuuughhh..."
  755. 755.
    >You held your gut in pain, trying your damndest to get back up.
  756. 756.
    >For any other human, that would have been it.
  757. 757.
    >Doomed to hours of hot, sweaty, Sex(TM) with a farm mare until you were rescued.
  758. 758.
    >However, you're comprised of various, priceless materials that are not found anywhere else.
  759. 759.
    >In other words, you're built different.
  760. 760.
    >It never came in handy until now, but you always keep a handy-dandy pocket knife for emergencies.
  761. 761.
    >But you wouldn't dare use it on a pony, though.
  762. 762.
    >You may be a hairless monkey, but you're not a caveman.
  763. 763.
    >You'll be reverted back to one if AJ gets a hold of you again, that's for sure.
  764. 764.
    >It takes longer to pull it out than you had hoped, but once you did, you got straight to cutting.
  765. 765.
    >The rope may be strong, but your knife is stronger.
  766. 766.
    >Now THIS is a knife.
  767. 767.
    "YES! Come on, come on!"
  768. 768.
    >When you were finally cut loose, you shouted in joy, but there's no time for celebration.
  769. 769.
    >"Dagnabbit! Wait til' I get mah hooves on you!"
  770. 770.
    >She'd be right on top of you in just a few moments.
  771. 771.
    >Run, Run, Run, RUN, RUN, RUN
  772. 772.
     
  773. 773.
    >Your name is Anonymous, and you are Speed.
  774. 774.
    >She was left in the dust, choking on the trail you blazed.
  775. 775.
    >"What in tarnation?!"
  776. 776.
    >Applejack didn't stand a chance against your determination.
  777. 777.
    >Never mind the fact that she basically just stole your virginity.
  778. 778.
    >Once again, you lost the battle, but you're winning the war.
  779. 779.
    >You literally can't stop winning.
  780. 780.
    >Anything to make yourself feel better at this point.
  781. 781.
    >Your innocence was lost a long time ago, so whatever.
  782. 782.
    >"THIS AIN'T OVER, YA' HEAR?!"
  783. 783.
    >The burning in your lungs and pounding of your chest wasn't enough to stop you.
  784. 784.
    >If you showed even a moment of weakness, she'd resume the chase.
  785. 785.
    >Despite not even being at Sweet Apple Acres anymore, you just kept going.
  786. 786.
    >You weren't running from AJ at this point, you were running from everything.
  787. 787.
    >You're not sure how much more of this you can take.
  788. 788.
    >And you have no idea how this could have happened.
  789. 789.
    >Your legs had carried you as far as they could, and you collapsed, tumbling onto your back.
  790. 790.
    >Too bad Rainbow wasn't there to see how fast you were going.
  791. 791.
    >Then again, it's probably best if she wasn't.
  792. 792.
    >She would have been there to help, sure, but nopony should have to see something like that.
  793. 793.
    >Every cell in your body was screaming for oxygen.
  794. 794.
    >Not surprising, because you're not used to that level of exertion.
  795. 795.
    >The overcast sky above Ponyville was the only thing you could see.
  796. 796.
    >Rain had begun to fall down while you recovered.
  797. 797.
    >Why did AJ, one of your best friends, do something like that to you?
  798. 798.
    >It was enough to bring a tear to your eye.
  799. 799.
    >If you were a pussy, of course.
  800. 800.
    >Only pussies cry, and you're not a pussy.
  801. 801.
    >Instead, you shouted into the rainy skies of Ponyville, as a way to let your emotions out.
  802. 802.
    >After what felt like five minutes of you struggling to breathe, you slowly picked yourself up.
  803. 803.
    >You thought of the Rape Shelter again.
  804. 804.
    >You thought about Twilight.
  805. 805.
    >Even if her laughter was rude at times, you'd love to hear her giggling right about now.
  806. 806.
    >Thoughts of lunch with Rainbro filled your mind soon after, and you felt at peace.
  807. 807.
     
  808. 808.
    >But the day is far from over.
  809. 809.
    >You woke up today with a goal in mind, and by Celestia, you're going to accomplish it.
  810. 810.
    >That, and you're not sure if you have the strength to walk to the castle right now.
  811. 811.
    >A rest stop is in order regardless of what you do next.
  812. 812.
    >Visiting Pinkie Pie should give you that little boost you need.
  813. 813.
    >The trek to Sugarcube Corner, funnily enough, would be pretty short.
  814. 814.
    >It felt like you ran a mile and a half back there.
  815. 815.
    >Indeed, the walk didn't take very long.
  816. 816.
    >Heavy knees landed onto the porch of Diabetes World(TM) as you collapsed.
  817. 817.
    >It's funny.
  818. 818.
    >You thought about how you haven't seen Fluttershy at all today.
  819. 819.
    >Then you remembered that it doesn't really matter.
  820. 820.
    >You're just not as safe as you think you are.
  821. 821.
    >"Anonymous? My goodness...what happened to you?"
  822. 822.
    >Was that Rarara just now?
  823. 823.
    "R-Rarity?"
  824. 824.
    >"Pinkie! Anonymous is here!"
  825. 825.
    >Rarity was stood in the doorway, calling out to Pinkie inside.
  826. 826.
    >You're so out of it that you didn't even hear the door swing open.
  827. 827.
    "I-I'm good. Just had a nasty fall, that's it."
  828. 828.
    >"...And you're soaking from head to toe! You poor thing! Quick, come inside!"
  829. 829.
    >"Did somepony say SOAKING?!"
  830. 830.
    >Somehow, even though Rarity shouted into the building for Pinkie, you heard her behind you.
  831. 831.
    >Pinkie was standing on top of a cannon, and just as you turned your head, it went off.
  832. 832.
    >You've been struck once again.
  833. 833.
    >And this time, it was mostly painless.
  834. 834.
    >Ponka fired a large assortment of towels and rags at you, blasting you past Rarity and into the building.
  835. 835.
    >"Don't you think that's a bit much, darling?"
  836. 836.
    >"What? Now he's all nice and dry!" Ponko replied, bringing her cannon back inside.
  837. 837.
    >You popped your head out of the pile of cloth, before spitting a rag out of your mouth.
  838. 838.
    "Gee. Thanks, Pinks."
  839. 839.
    >"No problem, Nonny!"
  840. 840.
    >It's nice to see she's not depressed and sleepless anymore.
  841. 841.
    >She didn't want to talk about what Fluttershy did to her, but you're sure she'll open up eventually.
  842. 842.
    >It can't be good to keep that kind of thing bottled up inside, you would know.
  843. 843.
    >Still, you'll never fully understand this seemingly omnipotent pink horse.
  844. 844.
     
  845. 845.
    >Standing up in the pile of rags and towels, you scanned the room for Pokemon(TM).
  846. 846.
    >You expected to see her rolling her cannon around, but she was sitting at one of the booths.
  847. 847.
    >And the cannon was nowhere to be seen.
  848. 848.
    >Nothing makes sense anymore.
  849. 849.
    >Being the mentally exhausted mess you currently are, you sat next to her in the booth.
  850. 850.
    >Your legs were aching, your arms felt limp, and your sense of balance was off.
  851. 851.
    >To be honest, you should have visited Nurse Redheart instead of coming here.
  852. 852.
    >"You're so quiet today, Anon! What's up with that, huh, huh, huh?!"
  853. 853.
    >"Indeed. It's a little unusual to see you like this. You look just as worn out as Pinkie was yesterday!"
  854. 854.
    "Really? Am I usually full of energy or something?"
  855. 855.
    >"Mmmm...I wouldn't say full of energy. More like..."
  856. 856.
    >Rarity took a moment to gather her thoughts, sitting to your right in the booth.
  857. 857.
    >"...Sociable! Every time I see you out in public, you're always sticking your neck out for somepony."
  858. 858.
    >"Couldn't have said it better myself! You're a real talker, too!"
  859. 859.
    >As you sat between the two mares, you leaned back, closed your eyes, and just stared into pitch-blackness.
  860. 860.
    "I think you have me beat in that department, Panka."
  861. 861.
    >"Well, duh! My cutie mark means a lot of things! There's more to a party than just gift hats, Nonny!"
  862. 862.
    >There's more to a party than just gift hats.
  863. 863.
    >Hearing that made you think for a second.
  864. 864.
    >Namely about why you try so hard to make and keep all of these friends.
  865. 865.
    >Are you making friends because you want companionship, or are you doing it just to have them?
  866. 866.
    >Or just because you've got shit else to do in Horse Land?
  867. 867.
    >Sometimes you feel lonely, despite being surrounded by so many technicolor horses.
  868. 868.
    >Being the only one of your kind takes its tolls every so often.
  869. 869.
    >And clearly, the friendships you have are real.
  870. 870.
    >Of course they are.
  871. 871.
    >You're not just some tall, bipedal monkey with a penis, right?
  872. 872.
    >Your nose scrunched up as a grimace formed on your features.
  873. 873.
    >"Anonymous? Is there something you want to tell us?"
  874. 874.
    >You opened your eyes, looking over at Rarity to reassure her.
  875. 875.
    "Rare, I'm alright. I promise..."
  876. 876.
    >As soon as you spoke up, you felt the all-too familiar feeling of your fly unzipping.
  877. 877.
    "...Huh?"
  878. 878.
    >"Are you absolutely positive? You don't sound too sure, darling."
  879. 879.
    >"Silly little Nonny-Wonny, looks like we'll just have to cheer you up!"
  880. 880.
    "HUH?!"
  881. 881.
     
  882. 882.
    >"Just relax, Anonymous. We all have our bad days. Be a doll and let us take care of you, hmm?"
  883. 883.
    >You couldn't possibly HUH any harder than you already have.
  884. 884.
    >Not a moment later, you felt it.
  885. 885.
    >Or, them, to be precise.
  886. 886.
    >Their heads had already been lowered, because they went to work.
  887. 887.
    >And they went to work like they had a dying mother, a grandma with dementia, and starving kids to feed.
  888. 888.
    >Your hand clutched the booth table hard enough to give yourself splinters.
  889. 889.
    "HNNH..."
  890. 890.
    >This can't be fucking real.
  891. 891.
    >The last thing you heard was Pinkie's muffled speech.
  892. 892.
    >"Rarithy, Rarithy, looth! Athom's phick ith cryith!"
  893. 893.
    "...HNNNNNNNGGGGHHH-"
  894. 894.
    >The entire world flipped upside down, and it felt like you were collapsing into yourself.
  895. 895.
    >You saw flashing colors, lights of all kinds, stripes, patterns, and impossible geometry.
  896. 896.
    >Everything combined into one big mass of "something", before it all went dark.
  897. 897.
    >This otherworldly, powerful force blew through your body, as if you had just hit the drop on a roller coaster.
  898. 898.
    >And then the lights came back on.
  899. 899.
    >You were sat against a wall somewhere in Ponyville.
  900. 900.
    >Upon closer inspection, it was one of the many homes littered throughout the town.
  901. 901.
    >It's considerably dark outside, because not a single one of these homes have their lights on.
  902. 902.
    >Even the lanterns following the dirt paths are unlit.
  903. 903.
    >The only thing illuminating your surroundings is moonlight.
  904. 904.
    >None of that is really important, though.
  905. 905.
    >You're still trying to process everything that just happened.
  906. 906.
    >If the world wasn't cruel enough to you already, it was about to get worse.
  907. 907.
    >Oh, so much worse.
  908. 908.
    >"Anon?! C-Come out, come out, wherever you are!"
  909. 909.
    "Oh, it's Rainbow."
  910. 910.
    >You don't know why you said that out loud.
  911. 911.
    >Are you going fucking crazy?
  912. 912.
    >"I HEARD THAT!"
  913. 913.
    >Hearing her raise her voice so drastically "woke" you up.
  914. 914.
    >Your hands have never sealed your mouth shut so fast in your life.
  915. 915.
    >"W-Where are you, huh?! Y-You think you got what it takes to hide from your b-bro?"
  916. 916.
    >Her voice sounded shaky, like she was determined to find you, and yet she sounded nervous at the same time.
  917. 917.
    >"What goes around c-comes around, Anon! You can't get away with teasing m-me forever!"
  918. 918.
    >The sound of dripping Water(TM) accompanied the noises Dash made while she searched every nearby nook and cranny.
  919. 919.
    >But you're smarter than that.
  920. 920.
    >That's not water.
  921. 921.
    >If that was water, then you're motherfucking Santa Claus.
  922. 922.
     
  923. 923.
    >"Ah-hah! FOUND YOU!"
  924. 924.
    "R-Rainbow?!"
  925. 925.
    >You shouted her name at the top of your lungs, for some reason.
  926. 926.
    >It felt appropriate, like you had just been betrayed.
  927. 927.
    >"Y-Yeah, keep saying my name! Just like that!"
  928. 928.
    >She approached you on hoof, slowly.
  929. 929.
    >And even though she wasn't going fast, you sensed this huge, fuck-off aura covering far more ground than she was.
  930. 930.
    >She's so horny that she's manifested a Rape-Field(TM).
  931. 931.
    >In other words, as long as you're within her range, you're fucked.
  932. 932.
    >Electricity coursed through your body; The small hairs on your arms were standing on end.
  933. 933.
    >Seemingly all of her blood had gone to her face, and you don't think you've ever seen a stronger blush before.
  934. 934.
    >With slow, measured movements, you made sure to stand up as slowly as possible.
  935. 935.
    >"D-Don't even think about it, pal."
  936. 936.
    "You don't want this, Dash."
  937. 937.
    >You spoke as calmly as you could, accentuating your words with your hands, like you were telling her to stay back.
  938. 938.
    >"Oh, I do..."
  939. 939.
    >She's licking her lips for Celestia's sake.
  940. 940.
    "I don't want to have to do something I'll regret. So just-"
  941. 941.
    >"Big w-words for somepony within bucking d-distance."
  942. 942.
    >Your thoughts are moving a mile a minute.
  943. 943.
    >Has it really come to this?
  944. 944.
    >You're not even sure if anything of what's happening is real, but it sure as hell feels like it.
  945. 945.
    >Once again, you repeat, where's the Almighty Rainbow God-Emperor Beam Of Holy Protection(TM) when you need it?
  946. 946.
    >There's nothing you can do to change her mind, it seems.
  947. 947.
    >That leaves only one option.
  948. 948.
    "Well, that's a shame. I was hoping you'd be reasonable with me."
  949. 949.
    >Your right hand reached into your back pocket, hovering over your Knife(TM).
  950. 950.
    "...And now, you're going to have to fight your bro."
  951. 951.
    >With the speed of about two and a half Fluttershy's in heat, you tossed the knife at Dash.
  952. 952.
    >"WHA-"
  953. 953.
    >She ducked the knife, as you expected her to.
  954. 954.
    >There's no way your bro wouldn't know about your secret pocket knife.
  955. 955.
    >But that's okay, because it did its job.
  956. 956.
    >And you're already gone.
  957. 957.
    >"D-Did you really just-"
  958. 958.
    >Once again, you are LITERALLY Speed itself.
  959. 959.
    >Can't stop winning.
  960. 960.
    >"ggGGGRRAAGH! ANON! COME BACK HERE AND BUCK ME LIKE A MAN!"
  961. 961.
     
  962. 962.
    >How cute.
  963. 963.
    >She actually said the word.
  964. 964.
    >Man(TM).
  965. 965.
    >But now, you've got a problem on your hands.
  966. 966.
    >You didn't think this far ahead, and you're running from a pony that can break the sound barrier.
  967. 967.
    >How in Equestria were you going to escape something like that?
  968. 968.
    >Applejack was strong, but she clearly held back when she Bonked(TM) you on the head.
  969. 969.
    >Would you even be able to move after taking a full-speed tackle from Dash?
  970. 970.
    >Because judging from the sound of wind whipping behind you, she's going into maximum overdrive.
  971. 971.
    >You hit the deck and dodge rolled instinctively, dodging one of her passes.
  972. 972.
    >All of those hours in Dark Souls(TM) are starting to pay off.
  973. 973.
    >You had quite the moment of clarity after that.
  974. 974.
    >Either go to Twilight's castle, or lose her somehow.
  975. 975.
    >There's no way you're going to lose her off for very long, so that won't work.
  976. 976.
    >And it would take too long to reach Twilight, you don't have that kind of time.
  977. 977.
    >Not to mention the possibility of-
  978. 978.
    >Mentally slapping yourself, you put the thought out of your mind before it spread like a wildfire.
  979. 979.
    >At this point, that castle is your only chance.
  980. 980.
    >Still, Rainbow is smart.
  981. 981.
    >The same trick won't work on her twice.
  982. 982.
    >Blue Fast is just as maneuverable as she is quick, and your juke shoes are NOT as good as hers.
  983. 983.
    >Even after beating Dark Souls(TM), Dash still wins in the long run.
  984. 984.
    >"You look like you're panicking over there, Anon! I thought you said you'd beat me!"
  985. 985.
    "Overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer."
  986. 986.
    >"I-Is that another one of your stupid "video game" references again?"
  987. 987.
    "...How did you know that?"
  988. 988.
    >"Are you kidding?! You sound like Twilight reading off a quote from a book!"
  989. 989.
    >You raised your brow, nodding your head in agreement.
  990. 990.
    >She had you there, honestly.
  991. 991.
    >Even when she was in rape mode, Dash was still an absolute bro.
  992. 992.
    >If it weren't for the fact that something extremely shady is up, you'd just let it happen.
  993. 993.
    >What the hell are you thinking?
  994. 994.
    >DEAR CELESTIA SHE'S GETTING IN YOUR HEAD
  995. 995.
    >In your moment of mental anguish, you spotted what "might" be your savior out of the corner of your eye.
  996. 996.
     
  997. 997.
    >Trixie's wagon.
  998. 998.
    >No, not that wagon.
  999. 999.
    >The other one.
  1000. 1000.
    >You just so happened to know where she kept her smoke bombs, and the window was OPEN.
  1001. 1001.
    >"Rookie mistake, Anon! Don't let your opponent see where you're looking!"
  1002. 1002.
    "...Huh?"
  1003. 1003.
    >Oh shit.
  1004. 1004.
    >She's right.
  1005. 1005.
    >Your eyes totally moved to look over at Trixie's wagon.
  1006. 1006.
    >Once again, wrong wagon.
  1007. 1007.
    "Oh yeah? Well, how do you know I'm not just bullshitting you?"
  1008. 1008.
    >"Oh yeah?! Well, how do I know you're not bluffing?!"
  1009. 1009.
    >In a lot of ways, it feels like you're fighting yourself.
  1010. 1010.
    >And you don't like that.
  1011. 1011.
    >You had nothing to distract her this time, and you were in trouble.
  1012. 1012.
    >Suddenly, Dash darted after you once more.
  1013. 1013.
    "FU-"
  1014. 1014.
    >All you saw was a blur flying at you, but you had just enough time to turn your body slightly.
  1015. 1015.
    >You were blown away to the side of the street, right into Trixie's wagon.
  1016. 1016.
    >Your back slammed against the side of it, and the impact almost toppled the damn thing over.
  1017. 1017.
    >Applejack's lasso catching you by the gut paled in comparison to that tackle.
  1018. 1018.
    >Running your right hand over your left arm, you can tell it's not doing so good right now.
  1019. 1019.
    >As a matter of fact, you can hardly move it.
  1020. 1020.
    >It might actually be broken.
  1021. 1021.
    >On another note, Rainbow must have flown at you with 100% certainty that she'd hit.
  1022. 1022.
    >Like you said, overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer.
  1023. 1023.
    >If you didn't know any better, you'd say that dash carried her out of Ponyville.
  1024. 1024.
    >But that's definitely not the case.
  1025. 1025.
    >She's got to be hitting a U-turn pretty soon.
  1026. 1026.
    >You had to grit your teeth through the pain, but you got back on your feet.
  1027. 1027.
    >Not wasting any time, your good arm reached into the window and flipped open a compartment.
  1028. 1028.
    >When your hand reached the bottom of it, your heart dropped.
  1029. 1029.
    >Out of disbelief, you kept digging around, but the compartment was empty.
  1030. 1030.
    >This is totally not good.
  1031. 1031.
    >To make matters worse, you felt a tug on your arm.
  1032. 1032.
    "W-Wha-"
  1033. 1033.
    >"Why, hello there, Anonymous. The Grrreat And Imaginary Trixie has decided to lend you her aid!"
  1034. 1034.
    >"Trixie" poked her head and neck out the window, causing you to back up in surprise.
  1035. 1035.
     
  1036. 1036.
    >"...But only if you swear to serve me for eternity, in the afterlife."
  1037. 1037.
    "If you can get me to Twilight's castle, I'll eat your fucking ass until the end of ti-"
  1038. 1038.
    >"Trixie accepts! Now, get in!"
  1039. 1039.
    >Fearing that you might be making a huge mistake, you hesitate to hop into the wagon.
  1040. 1040.
    >Not a moment later, you heard an earth-shaking boom in the distance.
  1041. 1041.
    >That was Rainbow turning around.
  1042. 1042.
    "A-Alright, okay, okay! Just... forget what I said about the ass eating thing, okay?"
  1043. 1043.
    >"A deal is a deal, Anonymous."
  1044. 1044.
    "Ughhh..."
  1045. 1045.
    >You groaned, cursing your terrible luck, before hopping in through the window.
  1046. 1046.
    >That certainly didn't do your aching body and possibly broken arm any favors.
  1047. 1047.
    >"Blast off!"
  1048. 1048.
    "B-Blast off?"
  1049. 1049.
    >You almost flipped upside down when the wagon suddenly blasted into the open air with magic.
  1050. 1050.
    >"BEHOLD! THE GREAT AND IMAGINARY TRIXIE'S POWER!"
  1051. 1051.
    >Trixie shouted at the top of her lungs, meanwhile, you were shouting at the top of your lungs.
  1052. 1052.
    "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-"
  1053. 1053.
    >If you were still on the ground, you'd have seen Rainbow whizzing by where the wagon once stood.
  1054. 1054.
    >"D-Darnit! How the hay did I miss?! Where did he-"
  1055. 1055.
    >And you would have seen the priceless look on her face as she saw Trixie's Wagon(TM) in the sky.
  1056. 1056.
    >Eventually, you stopped screaming long enough to look out of the window.
  1057. 1057.
    >The view was breathtaking.
  1058. 1058.
    >You could see Ponyville down below, Everfree Forest, hell, you could even see Canterlot.
  1059. 1059.
    "Whoaaah..."
  1060. 1060.
    >Your precious moment of child-like wonder was interrupted by two alicorns.
  1061. 1061.
    >It was enough to make you rub your eyes to be sure you weren't seeing things.
  1062. 1062.
    >Celestia and Luna were flying beside the wagon.
  1063. 1063.
    >Time seemingly slowed down as Luna turned to wink at you, before speeding back up.
  1064. 1064.
    >Then, the two of them were gone in a flash.
  1065. 1065.
    >You craned your neck out the window, searching for where they could have went.
  1066. 1066.
    >Nothing.
  1067. 1067.
    >The wagon took a nosedive, and you weren't prepared for it in the slightest.
  1068. 1068.
    >By completely ignoring the laws of physics, because Magic(TM), it made it to the ground almost instantly.
  1069. 1069.
    >Magic is magic, but you're surprised that every bone in your body didn't break from that.
  1070. 1070.
    >Unfortunately, you're about to fucking hurl.
  1071. 1071.
    "Oooogghh..."
  1072. 1072.
    >"Go on, Anonymous. Trixie has business to attend to."
  1073. 1073.
    "...Yeah, yeah, I'm sure you do..."
  1074. 1074.
    >You climbed out the window of Trixie's wooden, magical death-trap, and pathetically flopped on your ass.
  1075. 1075.
    "Fuck!"
  1076. 1076.
    >Everything hurts.
  1077. 1077.
     
  1078. 1078.
    >"I'd hurry inside if I were you. I bet she's on her way over here right now. Toodles."
  1079. 1079.
    >Without a second of delay, Trixie and her wagon immediately peaced the fuck out.
  1080. 1080.
    >None of this is real; There's no conceivable way that any of this nonsense is real.
  1081. 1081.
    >You winced in pain, picking yourself up off the ground.
  1082. 1082.
    >There was nothing left to do but to limp your way up the stairs.
  1083. 1083.
    >The doors were open for you and everything.
  1084. 1084.
    >A comforting, heavenly light from inside pierced the darkness of the night.
  1085. 1085.
    >Trixie kept her word and brought you right in front of Twi's castle.
  1086. 1086.
    >You're in for quite the ride when you pass on to the afterlife, it seems.
  1087. 1087.
    >Once again, why does this always happen to you?
  1088. 1088.
    >"ANON!"
  1089. 1089.
    >You heard Rainbow scream your name from behind you, and you didn't dare turn around.
  1090. 1090.
    >No looking back.
  1091. 1091.
    >The light temporarily blinded you once you stepped inside.
  1092. 1092.
    >When your eyes finished adjusting, you saw her.
  1093. 1093.
    >Twilight.
  1094. 1094.
    >She stood there, waiting there for you like some kind of guardian angel.
  1095. 1095.
    >Dropping to your knees, still holding your ruined arm, you almost cried.
  1096. 1096.
    >Again, crying is for pussies.
  1097. 1097.
    "Twilight..."
  1098. 1098.
    >She didn't say anything back, but you wanted her to respond.
  1099. 1099.
    >You wanted her to say something, anything to acknowledge your presence.
  1100. 1100.
    "T-Twilight."
  1101. 1101.
    >It's getting harder and harder not to be a pussy.
  1102. 1102.
    "I think I need a hug...I..."
  1103. 1103.
    >Your head tilted back, as you fought off the tears.
  1104. 1104.
    "...I'm scared! I don't know what the hell is going on, and I'm terrified!"
  1105. 1105.
    "Everypony except Lyra and Trixie turned on me today, and I-"
  1106. 1106.
    >"Don't worry, Anon. I hear you loud and clear."
  1107. 1107.
    >She finally replied.
  1108. 1108.
    >An almost stupid-looking smile grew on your features, but it didn't last long.
  1109. 1109.
    >Soon, a magical force more powerful than every muscle in your body forced you to the cold floor.
  1110. 1110.
    "W-Wha...Twi?"
  1111. 1111.
    >Twilight came closer, but like earlier, she wouldn't reply.
  1112. 1112.
    "TWI?!"
  1113. 1113.
    >Your voice was breaking by this point.
  1114. 1114.
    >All the warmth you felt was ripped from you in an instant.
  1115. 1115.
    >Cold air greeted your shaking legs as your pants were removed.
  1116. 1116.
    >"It must have been chilly out there. I've got the perfect thing to keep you warm."
  1117. 1117.
    >You recall thinking that you absolutely would, but you didn't mean it like this.
  1118. 1118.
    >Twilight turned around, and you powerlessly stared your fate in the eyes.
  1119. 1119.
     
  1120. 1120.
    >Except there were no eyes to be found there, but there was definitely some winking.
  1121. 1121.
    >The Limited Edition Horse Pussy(TM), and a Large Ponut(TM).
  1122. 1122.
    >And as Twilight sat down, Anon Jr. did the exact opposite.
  1123. 1123.
    >He got up.
  1124. 1124.
    "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-"
  1125. 1125.
    >Screaming into the once silent confines of your room, you woke up with a start.
  1126. 1126.
    >You were in bed, your lower half underneath the covers.
  1127. 1127.
    >Sweat was rolling down just about every part of you.
  1128. 1128.
    >It felt disgusting, but you were focused on something else.
  1129. 1129.
    >Looking over at your calender, you could see the dates.
  1130. 1130.
    >The cross on the 20th was missing.
  1131. 1131.
    >It's still the 21st.
  1132. 1132.
    >The air in the room may as well have been fake, because it wasn't doing its job.
  1133. 1133.
    >Your breathing was ragged, and your poor lungs were working double time.
  1134. 1134.
    "Hnnnghh..."
  1135. 1135.
    >Falling onto your side, your head landed on the bed sheets.
  1136. 1136.
    >Nothing is sacred anymore, apparently.
  1137. 1137.
    >You're confused.
  1138. 1138.
    >You still don't have any answers.
  1139. 1139.
    >You're afraid to go outside.
  1140. 1140.
    >The tough guy act can only work for so long.
  1141. 1141.
    >A harrowing scenario snuck itself into your scared little mind.
  1142. 1142.
    >What if nothing changes?
  1143. 1143.
    >What if you stepped outside right now and it all happened again?
  1144. 1144.
    >Do any of these "friends" actually care about you, or are they just horny animals?
  1145. 1145.
    >You were moments away from becoming a certified Pussy(TM), but something stopped you.
  1146. 1146.
    >The sound of flickering flames and crinkling paper filled the room.
  1147. 1147.
    >Getting up from your miserable "I'm About To Fucking Cry" position, you looked to see what caused it.
  1148. 1148.
    >It was a rolled up parchment resting on top of your legs.
  1149. 1149.
    >You were doubtful, but there's really no mistaking what that is.
  1150. 1150.
    >And just to see if all of that truly was a dream, you raised your left arm to grab the letter.
  1151. 1151.
     
  1152. 1152.
    >No problems so far.
  1153. 1153.
    >After unrolling the parchment, you began reading its contents.
  1154. 1154.
    >For authenticity, you imagined Spike reading the letter to you.
  1155. 1155.
    >"Dear Anon. I'm sure you're probably wondering why I sent a letter to you, and not Twilight."
  1156. 1156.
    >"I've been doing a lot of thinking, and I want to hear your opinion about something."
  1157. 1157.
    >"Do you remember that forest just outside Neighagra Falls?"
  1158. 1158.
    >"You know, the one you and I had a camping trip in? Could you meet me there?"
  1159. 1159.
    >"If it's not too much trouble, of course. Oh, and don't bring anypony else with you."
  1160. 1160.
    >"I'm sure you have questions, but I'll tell you everything when you get here."
  1161. 1161.
    >"Think of it like a second camping trip, okay? Make sure to come prepared!"
  1162. 1162.
    >"And yes, before you even think about it, I've got food!"
  1163. 1163.
    >"Your dragon bro, Spike."
  1164. 1164.
    >While you were reading, you asked yourself if this is from the REAL Spike, or some fake, dream Spike.
  1165. 1165.
    >Even after everything you've been through, that one little thought fucked you up.
  1166. 1166.
    >The fact that that's a genuine question you have to ask scares the shit out of you.
  1167. 1167.
    >It brought everything full circle.
  1168. 1168.
    >To think that all of this started because of some stupid, yellow rapist.
  1169. 1169.
    >In a moment of weakness, you caught yourself shedding tears.
  1170. 1170.
    >You're such a fucking pussy.
  1171. 1171.
    >After wiping the tears away, and hopping out of bed, you opened up your wardrobe.
  1172. 1172.
    >Spike said not to bring anypony else with you, so you can't leave this letter here.
  1173. 1173.
    >Not even in the trash.
  1174. 1174.
    >Unless you burned it or something.
  1175. 1175.
    >You opted to simply fold it into the left back pocket of your jeans.
  1176. 1176.
    >Your handy-dandy pocket knife is sleeping soundly in the right one, as it should be.
  1177. 1177.
    >Honestly, you didn't think you'd ever see it again after tossing it at Dash.
  1178. 1178.
    >The same goes for the belt you left at the dream-version of Sweet Apple Acres.
  1179. 1179.
    >There's so many questions you want to ask each of them before you go.
  1180. 1180.
    >Minus Fluttershy, of course.
  1181. 1181.
    >But especially for Rainbow.
  1182. 1182.
    >And Twilight.
  1183. 1183.
    >You just want to know if they're really real or not.
  1184. 1184.
    >If they care about you or not.
  1185. 1185.
    >Maybe this little camping trip will give you some much needed fresh air.
  1186. 1186.
    >It's time to put on your brave face.
  1187. 1187.
     
  1188. 1188.
    _
  1189. 1189.
     
  1190. 1190.
    >21.5th.
  1191. 1191.
    >Taking extra care not to be spotted by any of the Mane 6, you stopped by Taco Del Pone.
  1192. 1192.
    >With a bit of smooth talking, you could procure yourself some Meat-Substitute(TM) for the road.
  1193. 1193.
    >Sometime before all of this rapey business with Fluttershy started, Derpy gave you a gift.
  1194. 1194.
    >It was a brown satchel bag, and it'd be perfect for this "camping trip."
  1195. 1195.
    >"Hi, welcome to Taco Del Pone! What can I get for y-"
  1196. 1196.
    >"...Oh Celestia, it's that monkey again..."
  1197. 1197.
    "Hey, miss, can I ask you something real quick?"
  1198. 1198.
    >"Hurry up and make an order, you freak. You've got a whole line of ponies behind you."
  1199. 1199.
    >A whole line of ponies?
  1200. 1200.
    >Also, did she just call you a freak?
  1201. 1201.
    >"Sorry, everypony! We're having some delays, but I promise I'll take care of you!"
  1202. 1202.
    >She almost sounded upset with you, but her voice changed instantly when addressing the customers.
  1203. 1203.
    >Must be one of those "customer service" skills or something.
  1204. 1204.
    >After whipping your head around to confirm, you saw a full line of hungry ponies behind you.
  1205. 1205.
    >It's called fast food for a reason, so you shouldn't be surprised, but you literally JUST came in.
  1206. 1206.
    >"Psst, hey, Anon! Anoooon!"
  1207. 1207.
    >Another horse acquaintance of yours, Minuette, waved hello to you at the back of the line.
  1208. 1208.
    "Hi, Minuette..."
  1209. 1209.
    >You waved back with an awkward smile; You're always feeling out of place in this Horse World.
  1210. 1210.
    >"AHHEEMM."
  1211. 1211.
    >The counter mare cleared her sassy little throat, snapping you back to her.
  1212. 1212.
    "Oh, my bad, got distracted."
  1213. 1213.
    >Looking her over, she had a white mane, similar to Lyra's in style, with a single streak of black.
  1214. 1214.
    >Her gray, bored looking eyes stared straight into your soul.
  1215. 1215.
    >Since you're so much taller than the counter, you could peek over and see her cutie mark.
  1216. 1216.
    >From what you can tell, this is a cerified Fast Food Horse.
  1217. 1217.
    >You could see what looked to be a small container of fries on her flank.
  1218. 1218.
    >Her name tag read "Sassy Service."
  1219. 1219.
    >Sounds about right.
  1220. 1220.
    >You looked left and right to make sure nopony else nearby would hear what you were about to whisper.
  1221. 1221.
    "Show me the meats."
  1222. 1222.
    >She doesn't seem to be very fond of your presence at all, and looked at you like you were crazy.
  1223. 1223.
    >"The... what now?"
  1224. 1224.
    "Show me your Meat-Substitute. I'll buy some of it off of you, if you don't mind."
  1225. 1225.
    >"So many weirdos in this town, I swear..."
  1226. 1226.
     
  1227. 1227.
    >She brought a hoof to her forehead, stepping into the back of the kitchen.
  1228. 1228.
    >"Trixie, take over for me, please. You, big dumb monkey, follow me into the back."
  1229. 1229.
    >"I-I'M ON IT!"
  1230. 1230.
    >To your surprise, Trixie ran up to the counter, and she was positively sweating bullets.
  1231. 1231.
    "Trixie? What the fuck are you doing here?"
  1232. 1232.
    >"O-Oh, well, if you must know, Trixie is running a little low on funds."
  1233. 1233.
    "Your performances haven't been going so well, have they?"
  1234. 1234.
    >"SSHHHH! Do you want everypony in the building to know that?!" Trixie hissed at you, trying to keep it down.
  1235. 1235.
    >This is fucking priceless.
  1236. 1236.
    >She's a part-time Wagie(TM) now.
  1237. 1237.
    >You feel the strongest urge to point and laugh right in her face, but that would be mean.
  1238. 1238.
    >You're just as rude as Twilight is, sometimes.
  1239. 1239.
    >Either way, it's nice to see that Dream Trixie and Real Trixie are exactly the same.
  1240. 1240.
    >"Get lost, will you?! If you couldn't tell, we're shortstaffed right now!"
  1241. 1241.
    "Ok, ok, I'll leave you to it... Oh, and it's nice seeing you."
  1242. 1242.
    >"Yeah, yeah, just... get outta' here!" Trixie had a bit of a blush on her face after that.
  1243. 1243.
    >Running behind the corner after the yellow-coated sassy mare, you left Trixie to her own devices.
  1244. 1244.
    >"Anon, is it? What took you so long? Show me the bits."
  1245. 1245.
    >You unzipped your hoodie, reaching inside of it like you were a drug dealer or something.
  1246. 1246.
    >Once you pulled out a small bag of bits, bursting at the seams with coin, her tune changed.
  1247. 1247.
    >"And how many containers of Meat-Substitute would you like to buy?"
  1248. 1248.
    >She sounded all cutesy out of nowhere, it shocked you.
  1249. 1249.
    "Mmmm...Five."
  1250. 1250.
    >"Thank you, sir! That'll be fifteen bits!"
  1251. 1251.
    >HHNNNGHHH
  1252. 1252.
    >Her customer service voice does things to you.
  1253. 1253.
    >Sassy's horn glowed with a golden tint, and a nearby door swung open.
  1254. 1254.
    >Soon, five cans of Meat-Substitute were levitated over to you.
  1255. 1255.
    >After handing her the bits, she proudly took them, and the cans were yours.
  1256. 1256.
    >You shoved all five of them into your satchel before thanking her.
  1257. 1257.
    "Pleasure doing business with you."
  1258. 1258.
    >"Likewise. Now scram. I've gotta' get back to Trixie. She won't last long by herself."
  1259. 1259.
    >As soon as business was conducted, she went back to being unhospitable.
  1260. 1260.
    >Did she have to be so brutal about it?
  1261. 1261.
    "Can I see you again sometime? If that's alright?"
  1262. 1262.
    >"Hmph. You aren't broke, so maybe when I'm not on shift. Come by at closing time and we'll talk."
  1263. 1263.
    >Two-faced, shrewd AND sassy?
  1264. 1264.
    >She called you a freak earlier, but even so, you think you like this mare.
  1265. 1265.
    >Without a doubt in your mind, you feel she'd make a great friend.
  1266. 1266.
    >It's totally not because you're attracted to sassy girls or anything.
  1267. 1267.
    >Heavens no.
  1268. 1268.
    "Sure thing! I'm... uh... going on a trip, and I'm not sure when I'll be back, but I'll see you when I do!"
  1269. 1269.
    >"Whatever. Do me a favor and go out the back door, will you?"
  1270. 1270.
    >You flashed a thumbs up at her and she simply rolled her eyes in response.
  1271. 1271.
     
  1272. 1272.
    >Sassy returned to the counter, and Trixie smiled as if Celestia herself came to save her.
  1273. 1273.
    >Taking your leave out the back door of Taco Del Pone, you chuckled from a funny thought.
  1274. 1274.
    >How would Trixie react if you told her about the deal you made with her dream version?
  1275. 1275.
    >Your business here was done for now, though.
  1276. 1276.
    >The next task is to head to the Ponyville train station.
  1277. 1277.
    >You don't want to miss the train going to Manehattan, but you'll have to take the back streets.
  1278. 1278.
    >Or roads, to be precise.
  1279. 1279.
    >You wouldn't want to walk around in plain sight, Fluttershy could be watching and waiting.
  1280. 1280.
    >Then, you'll hop on board, get as close to you can to Neighagra Falls, and hop off.
  1281. 1281.
    >The train going to Manehattan should just about get you where you need to go.
  1282. 1282.
    >And all of your supplies seem to be in order.
  1283. 1283.
    >An electric lantern, a few batteries, your Knife(TM), a canteen of water, and five cans of Meat-Substitute(TM).
  1284. 1284.
    >Thinking back to the contents of Spike's letter, he said to make sure you didn't bring anypony else.
  1285. 1285.
    >You still don't know what this is about, but whatever he wants to talk to you about must be important.
  1286. 1286.
    >Arriving at the camping spot "shouldn't" be an issue.
  1287. 1287.
    >Assuming you don't get attacked by any the local wild-life.
  1288. 1288.
    >Those forests are nowhere near as hostile to you as Everfree, so it "should" be fine.
  1289. 1289.
    >Telling any of the Mane 6 where you're headed is a no-no.
  1290. 1290.
    >Especially Fluttershy.
  1291. 1291.
    >If she isn't stalking you already, that is.
  1292. 1292.
    >Speaking of Peanut Flutter Cups, it's a bit creepy how she didn't crop up in that dream a single time.
  1293. 1293.
    >And on the topic of that dream, you never got that hug you wanted from Twilight.
  1294. 1294.
    >Dream Ponka's words, just before the Super Mega Ultra Double Sloppy Toppy 3,000(TM), really made you think.
  1295. 1295.
    >You never expected a horse, especially one like Pinkie, to say something so profound.
  1296. 1296.
    >And even if it's a coping mechanism, maybe you should stop giving traumatizing events funny names.
  1297. 1297.
    >But perhaps you shouldn't joke so much about Rarity and Pinkie Pie sucking your cock while you were depressed.
  1298. 1298.
    >During your inner monologue, you weren't paying attention to how far you've gone.
  1299. 1299.
    >The train station was right across the way.
  1300. 1300.
    >As you closed the distance to the ticket window, you spotted two ponies.
  1301. 1301.
    >Twilight and Rainbow Dash.
  1302. 1302.
    >They weren't aware you were nearby, and were having a chat as they walked together.
  1303. 1303.
    >Twi was eating a massive hayburger as she walked, because she's fat, and Dash was laughing.
  1304. 1304.
    >Whatever she was laughing at, it must have been pretty damn funny.
  1305. 1305.
    >She did that adorable thing where she flew upside down while dying of laughter.
  1306. 1306.
    "HNNNNNGHHH-"
  1307. 1307.
    >You pressed your hands over your mouth, silencing yourself.
  1308. 1308.
    >Dash and Twiggles both knew of your signature noises.
  1309. 1309.
    >Now isn't the time to blow your cover.
  1310. 1310.
    >You wanted to walk with them so badly.
  1311. 1311.
     
  1312. 1312.
    >Would it be so bad if you just said hello?
  1313. 1313.
    >It's not like they could ever know exactly where you're headed.
  1314. 1314.
    >Before long, they were almost out of sight, and you caught yourself stretching an arm out to them.
  1315. 1315.
    >You've got to apologize to Dash about throwing your Knife(TM) at her, even if it was the dream verson.
  1316. 1316.
    >"Anon?! A-Are you following me or something?"
  1317. 1317.
    >A mare shouted to you from somewhere nearby.
  1318. 1318.
    >It sounded like it came from Trixie, as little sense as that made.
  1319. 1319.
    "Trixie?"
  1320. 1320.
    >"Over here!"
  1321. 1321.
    >You were looking everywhere but the ticket window, and that's where she was.
  1322. 1322.
    "What the fuck? Weren't you just at Taco Del Pone with Sassy?"
  1323. 1323.
    >"I-I got off work, and then I came here for my...um...s-second...job."
  1324. 1324.
    >Trixie didn't look so Great and Powerful(TM) at the moment.
  1325. 1325.
    >This must be super embarrassing for her.
  1326. 1326.
    >But it's funny as fuck for you.
  1327. 1327.
    >She must have clocked out at the EXACT same time you left, and then got here before you.
  1328. 1328.
    >Sassy must have dismissed her when she went back to the counter.
  1329. 1329.
    "By the way, I'm not following you. I'm just here to buy a ticket to Manehattan."
  1330. 1330.
    "And how many part-time jobs do you even have?"
  1331. 1331.
    >She looked ridiculous sitting in there with that big, dumb wizard hat on.
  1332. 1332.
    >"J-Just these two! I'm not struggling THAT badly!"
  1333. 1333.
    "Rrrriight. Of course you're not."
  1334. 1334.
    >You gave her an absolutely diabolical, dubious smirk.
  1335. 1335.
    >"You're enjoying this, aren't you?!"
  1336. 1336.
    "Yep."
  1337. 1337.
    >"Somehuman sounds like he doesn't need a ticket!"
  1338. 1338.
    "I'll get your manager."
  1339. 1339.
    >Her face practically shrunk as she leaned backwards defensively, eyes wide.
  1340. 1340.
    >"Forget I said anything..."
  1341. 1341.
    >Pulling the bag of bits out of your hoodie again, you tossed the whole thing to her.
  1342. 1342.
    "One ticket to Manehattan, please."
  1343. 1343.
    >"W-What's the meaning of this? Are you trying to insult me?"
  1344. 1344.
    "Just take it, Trix. I'm trying to be generous."
  1345. 1345.
    >"You don't have to do that! How many bits are in that bag?"
  1346. 1346.
    "Mmmm... should be 85 after what I spent at Taco Del Pone."
  1347. 1347.
    >"85?! I couldn't possibly-"
  1348. 1348.
    "Trixie, it's yours. Don't worry about me. I'm rich as fuck."
  1349. 1349.
    >Her magic took hold of the bag, and dragged it through the ticket window hole.
  1350. 1350.
    >"Anon, I..."
  1351. 1351.
     
  1352. 1352.
    "Don't start crying on me, you big blue baby."
  1353. 1353.
    >"I-I was NOT about to cry! The Great and Powerful Trixie does not-"
  1354. 1354.
    >You raised your brow at Trix, giving her an incredulous look.
  1355. 1355.
    >"...Ahem."
  1356. 1356.
    >"Here's your ticket. The train should be here in about..."
  1357. 1357.
    >You could already hear it approaching before she even finished.
  1358. 1358.
    >Your timing is flawless, as always.
  1359. 1359.
    "Thank you, Ms. Lulamoon. I'll think I'll eat your ass later or something."
  1360. 1360.
    >"WHAT?!"
  1361. 1361.
    >Her reaction was so perfect that you instantly burst into laughter.
  1362. 1362.
    >You took a seat on the bench beside the window, just outside her field of view.
  1363. 1363.
    >"E-Explain yourself, Anon! This instant!"
  1364. 1364.
    >You've never heard her this flustered before.
  1365. 1365.
    "No... I don't think I will. Think I'll just sit here and wait until it's time to depart."
  1366. 1366.
    >"You don't just say things like that to a mare!"
  1367. 1367.
    "Why not?"
  1368. 1368.
    >"B-Because..."
  1369. 1369.
    "Go on?"
  1370. 1370.
    >You're enjoying this too much, but it's fine.
  1371. 1371.
    >You now realize just how good things actually were before that horrifying dream.
  1372. 1372.
    >Maybe seeing Blubbercry act like a monster from a horror movie triggered it.
  1373. 1373.
    >Her animalistic gaze every time you looked outside of the Rape Shelter(TM) didn't help.
  1374. 1374.
    >And you're never going to forget the way she ran after you.
  1375. 1375.
    >After a few more minutes of dealing with an embarrassed Trixie, it was time to go.
  1376. 1376.
    "Alright, Trix. Gotta' go. Hopefully your situation will change soon."
  1377. 1377.
    >"I'd hope so! The Grrrreat and Powerful Trixie has more important matters to attend to!"
  1378. 1378.
    "If there's anyway I can help in the future, let me know. Later."
  1379. 1379.
    >"You've helped enough already, Anon. Thanks..."
  1380. 1380.
    >It's always nice hearing actual words of appreciation from Trixie.
  1381. 1381.
    >You took a seat inside an empty train car, got comfortable, and looked outside a nearby window.
  1382. 1382.
    >With lingering thoughts about the events of that dream, you closed your eyes for a little nap.
  1383. 1383.
    >Applejack must be wondering where you are right now.
  1384. 1384.
    >The real AJ would never do something as heinous as dream AJ, you truly believe that.
  1385. 1385.
    >Eventually, you nodded off, snoozing while thinking about tradwife Appul Horse.
  1386. 1386.
     
  1387. 1387.
    >Stupid Anon.
  1388. 1388.
    >How dare he say something like that so casually?
  1389. 1389.
    >It's just him trying to mess with you, the same as it ever was, but something was different.
  1390. 1390.
    >This time, however, it felt like he knew something you didn't.
  1391. 1391.
    >Have you made a terrible mistake of some kind?
  1392. 1392.
    >As you pondered Anon's actions in your Great and Powerful monologue, a yawn escaped your lips.
  1393. 1393.
    >Is this how it feels to be a common worker?
  1394. 1394.
    >That overflowing bag of bits would come in handy for bringing your stage tricks back up to snuff.
  1395. 1395.
    >Where did he get that kind of money from?
  1396. 1396.
    >Your eyes were watery from the repeated yawning; They kept trying to close themselves.
  1397. 1397.
    >Would it be so bad if you just took a quick nap?
  1398. 1398.
    >As long as your manager doesn't catch you, nothing could go wrong.
  1399. 1399.
    >You're only in for three hours today anyway.
  1400. 1400.
    >To look like you were awake to anypony coming by, you started napping while sitting upright.
  1401. 1401.
    >Unfortunately, your poor sleep has caused you to develop a snoring problem.
  1402. 1402.
    >About ten minutes had passed, and you were already in dreamland, talking to Starlight.
  1403. 1403.
    >You've missed her presence a lot while she's been away at the Crystal Empire for the past two months.
  1404. 1404.
    >Anon being around has made her absence so much more bearable.
  1405. 1405.
    >Even if you don't want to admit it, if Starlight is your girl crush, then Anon is your boy crush.
  1406. 1406.
    >There's something refreshing about him that you can't place your hoof on.
  1407. 1407.
    >He's always so nice, yet he's constantly getting under your skin, and he's so unpredictable.
  1408. 1408.
    >It's never boring around him, and if there's one thing you hate, it's boredom.
  1409. 1409.
    >A smile grew on your sleeping snout as you dreampt happily.
  1410. 1410.
    >KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
  1411. 1411.
    "H-Huh? Whuh?! How can I help you?!"
  1412. 1412.
    >Dear Celestia, please don't be your manager.
  1413. 1413.
    >Once your eyes readjusted, you saw that it was actually Fluttershy.
  1414. 1414.
    "F-Fluttershy? How nice to see you! Are you here to buy a ticket?"
  1415. 1415.
    >"You know why I'm here, Trixie."
  1416. 1416.
    "W-What?"
  1417. 1417.
    >"I tracked Anon's scent all the way over here, he was here, I know it."
  1418. 1418.
    "Tracked his scent? Are you... stalking him?"
  1419. 1419.
     
  1420. 1420.
    >"Which train did he take? Start spilling the beans, or you're gonna' g-get it."
  1421. 1421.
    >You've never heard Fluttershy "demand" something of somepony before, not like this.
  1422. 1422.
    "Hmph. Your threats don't intimidate a pony as powerful as I."
  1423. 1423.
    >You're unsure why she'd be following Anon, but it doesn't sound like she's up to anything good.
  1424. 1424.
    >After your standoff, she flew in front of the window and turned around.
  1425. 1425.
    >Your pupils shrank as her rear end was pressed up against the glass, tail raised.
  1426. 1426.
    >"Don't make me come in there. I'll... I'll defile you if I have to."
  1427. 1427.
    >Defile you?
  1428. 1428.
    >Her wet mare bits were in plain view, as she took up the entire window.
  1429. 1429.
    "I-I repeat, your threats are empty!"
  1430. 1430.
    >To your absolute terror, she pried herself off the wet glass, and disappeared.
  1431. 1431.
    "W-Wait, where are you-"
  1432. 1432.
    >The door to the booth flew wide open; You shrieked as Fluttershy ran inside.
  1433. 1433.
    >"D-Don't say I didn't warn you!"
  1434. 1434.
    "FLUTTERSHY, WAIT! WAI-"
  1435. 1435.
    >Ignoring your cries, she tackled you to the booth's floor, knocking your hat off.
  1436. 1436.
    >Before you knew it, all was darkness.
  1437. 1437.
    >Fluttershy's flanks were seated firmly against your face.
  1438. 1438.
    >Her scent is incredibly strong, it's almost overpowering.
  1439. 1439.
    >And by Celestia, she's anything but petite.
  1440. 1440.
    >How many pounds are on this pudgy mare's ass?
  1441. 1441.
    >You struggled underneath her, but alas, it was all in vain.
  1442. 1442.
    >Copious amounts of grool soaked your face as the surprisingly strong mare smothered you.
  1443. 1443.
    >"I've got all day, Trixie. T-Tell me... Mmmff... where Anon went."
  1444. 1444.
    >Between her words, she let out a moan of pleasure.
  1445. 1445.
    >She's not playing games.
  1446. 1446.
    >"I-I've got ways to make you talk."
  1447. 1447.
    >At all.
  1448. 1448.
    "MMMMMMGGHH-"
  1449. 1449.
    >"What was that? I-I couldn't hear you."
  1450. 1450.
    >For a moment, she didn't sound so threatening, only curious to hear your muffled words.
  1451. 1451.
    "MmmmMMHHH!"
  1452. 1452.
    >"Sorry, say it one more time?"
  1453. 1453.
    "MMMNNHTTNNN!"
  1454. 1454.
    >Fluttershy gasped, finally realizing what you said.
  1455. 1455.
    >"Manehattan?"
  1456. 1456.
    "Mmmhmm..."
  1457. 1457.
    >The yellow pegasus climbed off of you, and you could see the light of day once more.
  1458. 1458.
    >You coughed a bit, trying to gather yourself.
  1459. 1459.
    "N-Now, could you PLEASE tell me why you're looking for-"
  1460. 1460.
    >She was gone and out the door before you could even finish.
  1461. 1461.
    >You sat upright, looking stupid with Fluttershy's juices and musk on your face.
  1462. 1462.
    >As much as you hate to say it, that wasn't such a bad experience.
  1463. 1463.
    >There's seriously something wrong with you for enjoying that.
  1464. 1464.
    "Mother of Celestia, why me...?"
  1465. 1465.
     
  1466. 1466.
    >Your feet hit the ground as you hopped off the train, and re-adjusted your satchel strap.
  1467. 1467.
    >You had to ask to the conductor to kindly stop and let you off.
  1468. 1468.
    >He obliged, so now it's time to start heading towards the camping spot.
  1469. 1469.
    >You're not very far at all, you can see the forest up ahead, as well as Neighagra Falls.
  1470. 1470.
    >"Bye, Anon. Hope you enjoy your trip."
  1471. 1471.
    >Maud, in her almost robotic tone of voice, said goodbye to you from inside the train.
  1472. 1472.
    >On your way up to the conductor, you spotted her looking out the window.
  1473. 1473.
    >There wasn't any harm in saying hello to her, so that's exactly what you did.
  1474. 1474.
    "Will do, Rocky. Maybe I'll drop by your farm one of these days."
  1475. 1475.
    "We can have a rock date. Y'know, to show me your rocks and stuff."
  1476. 1476.
    >"Sounds great."
  1477. 1477.
    >The train car door closed as you waved goodbye to Maud.
  1478. 1478.
    >It was time to get going.
  1479. 1479.
    >Last night, specifically your dream, was a bummer.
  1480. 1480.
    >A little more than a bummer, honestly.
  1481. 1481.
    >Almost all of your friends became Fluttershy 2, 3, 4, and 5.0.
  1482. 1482.
    >But after making a new friend, and doing something nice for Trixie, you feel significantly better.
  1483. 1483.
    >With a spring in your step, you started jogging towards the entrance to the forest.
  1484. 1484.
    >You and Spike knew that particular conductor pretty well ever since the last time you went camping.
  1485. 1485.
    >On the train's way back to Ponyville, you'll probably just do what you did last time.
  1486. 1486.
    >Coming back to the same tracks, waving as the train rolls by, and hopping onboard.
  1487. 1487.
    >Train conductors are such bros.
  1488. 1488.
    >After a few minutes of jogging, you were just outside the forest near Neighagra Falls.
  1489. 1489.
    >Rainbow has been making sure you stay in shape and it's definitely showing.
  1490. 1490.
    >You feel like you could run a marathon right now, you're so amped up.
  1491. 1491.
    >However, the last thing you should do is make a big fuss running around in the woods.
  1492. 1492.
    >For one, you don't want to alert every single nearby animal to your presence.
  1493. 1493.
    >You can't risk a repeat of the Everfree incident, even if these woods are much less dangerous.
  1494. 1494.
    >And two, you might seriously hurt yourself.
  1495. 1495.
    >If you remember right, the camping spot is at a fairly high elevation.
  1496. 1496.
    >You wouldn't want to accidentally trip up on a steep incline, roll, and get fucked up.
  1497. 1497.
    >Or die, for that matter.
  1498. 1498.
    >Rainbow would never recover from it.
  1499. 1499.
    >Also, if there's one thing your father made sure to pass on to you, it's that dying is gay.
  1500. 1500.
    >That old coot couldn't die even if he wanted to, he's just that stubborn.
  1501. 1501.
    >Kind of like you.
  1502. 1502.
     
  1503. 1503.
    >The trek to the camping spot went about as normally as you expected it to.
  1504. 1504.
    >It's been a minute, but you think you remember the exact path to take.
  1505. 1505.
    >Similar to the way it was in your dream, the sky was overcast.
  1506. 1506.
    >That's not definitely not ominous or anything.
  1507. 1507.
    >The light drizzling of water droplets had already begun.
  1508. 1508.
    >The ground beneath you was wet, but far from muddy.
  1509. 1509.
    >Not yet, anyway.
  1510. 1510.
    >Reaching into your satchel, you pulled out a can of Meat-Substitute(TM).
  1511. 1511.
    >The lid came right off thanks to the convenient pull-tab.
  1512. 1512.
    >Your eyes were blessed by the delectable imitation meat therein.
  1513. 1513.
    >Like an insane person, you turned the can upside down and just started wolfing it down.
  1514. 1514.
    >It's so FUCKING GOOD.
  1515. 1515.
    >You couldn't stop eating the stuff even if you tried.
  1516. 1516.
    >The can was empty after a minute or two of chewing, along with some water from your canteen to wash it down.
  1517. 1517.
    >You're not a filthy litterer, so you shoved the empty can back in your satchel.
  1518. 1518.
    >Best fifteen bits you've ever spent, period.
  1519. 1519.
    >After hopping over a fallen tree, the all too familiar sound of rustling graced your ears.
  1520. 1520.
    >The momentary Meat-Substitute-induced joy you felt was cut short after hearing that.
  1521. 1521.
    >Like always, you whipped your head around to scan the area.
  1522. 1522.
    >Nothing.
  1523. 1523.
    >Pure silence.
  1524. 1524.
    >It was raining a little harder by now, and wind was beginning to whip at your body.
  1525. 1525.
    >Could have been a broken branch falling, or a little critter hiding from the rain or something.
  1526. 1526.
    >Still, the fact that you're feeling a breeze this strong is a little worrying.
  1527. 1527.
     
  1528. 1528.
    >You're in a forest after all, a very thick one at that.
  1529. 1529.
    >It's nothing like the comparatively light winds you felt in the outskirts of Ponyville, during in your dream.
  1530. 1530.
    >This is much stronger.
  1531. 1531.
    >If there's a big storm coming, you, and this camping trip might be fucked.
  1532. 1532.
    >The storms in Equestria are absolutely ridiculous.
  1533. 1533.
    >Hopefully Spike is okay.
  1534. 1534.
    >And in a matter of seconds, you went from worrying about Spike, to worrying about yourself.
  1535. 1535.
    >Because something just crawled up your leg.
  1536. 1536.
    "WHA-"
  1537. 1537.
    >It's a fucking raccoon, an aggressive one at that.
  1538. 1538.
    "Shoo! Shoo, get the fuck out of here!"
  1539. 1539.
    >Swatting at it didn't do anything, and you couldn't get a hold of the damn thing.
  1540. 1540.
    >It was trying to get inside of your satchel, most likely to steal a can of Meat-Substitute(TM) from you.
  1541. 1541.
    >During your battle with the relentless trash panda, not much attention was paid to your footing.
  1542. 1542.
    >The raccoon suddenly hopped off of you, meanwhile, you had your back to a hill.
  1543. 1543.
    "OH! Shit, shit, shit!"
  1544. 1544.
    >The decline was sharp, so as soon as you lost your balance, you went tumbling down.
  1545. 1545.
    >On the way down, you fell through a few bushes, hit a few rocks, and much, much more.
  1546. 1546.
    >A tree eventually blocked your descent, but this was hardly a fortunate collision.
  1547. 1547.
    >Your back slammed into the trunk of the tree and your head was hit considerably hard.
  1548. 1548.
    >The world and everything in it was positively spinning.
  1549. 1549.
    >Your satchel rolled down the hill after you as your eyes started closing themselves.
  1550. 1550.
    >Coming here may or may not have been a horrible idea.
  1551. 1551.
    >Sleepy-time was upon you; You couldn't resist any longer as your muscles relaxed.
  1552. 1552.
    >You laid against the tree, unconscious, and getting rained on as the incoming storm developed.
  1553. 1553.
    >In hindsight, you probably shouldn't have opened up that can of Meat-Substitute(TM) when you did.
  1554. 1554.
     
  1555. 1555.
    "AGH!"
  1556. 1556.
    >You woke up with a start, seemingly in an instant after passing out, and scrambled around.
  1557. 1557.
    >Your hands instinctively searched every nook and cranny of your body to check for damages.
  1558. 1558.
    >Somehow, you didn't feel any bruises, cuts, or anything like that.
  1559. 1559.
    >You didn't feel any pain at all.
  1560. 1560.
    >As a matter of fact, you felt quite unusual.
  1561. 1561.
    >Soon, you realized you were no longer in the forest beside Neighagra Falls.
  1562. 1562.
    >After looking around, you'd say you were in Canterlot Castle, on one of its many balconies.
  1563. 1563.
    >Standing on your feet, you looked up to see the moon shining brilliantly in the sky.
  1564. 1564.
    >Looks like it's night-time.
  1565. 1565.
    >Why are you here of all places, though?
  1566. 1566.
    >Were you dreaming again?
  1567. 1567.
    >"Hello, Anonymous."
  1568. 1568.
    >A voice belonging to none other than Celestia rang out from behind you.
  1569. 1569.
    >Once again, you whipped your head around to look.
  1570. 1570.
    >Your head is going to twist right the fuck off these days.
  1571. 1571.
    >It was indeed Celestia, cantering slowly towards you.
  1572. 1572.
    >You had a dumb, confused look on your face, but she looked as calm and elegant as ever.
  1573. 1573.
    >It's been one thing after another lately, back to back to back to back, and then some.
  1574. 1574.
    "S-Sunbutt?"
  1575. 1575.
    >She giggled in response to your rude, yet appropriate nickname.
  1576. 1576.
    >You'll never get used to her voice.
  1577. 1577.
    >The literal voice of a goddess, heavenly, and motherly.
  1578. 1578.
    >"You can never decide on one name to call a mare, can you?"
  1579. 1579.
    >"One day, your special somepony might get upset if they catch you nicknaming other mares."
  1580. 1580.
    "Pfft. Who said I was going to have a special somepony?"
  1581. 1581.
    >"Oh, I'm sure you will, Anonymous. You're quite the popular character."
  1582. 1582.
    "Yeah. A little too popular for my own good."
  1583. 1583.
    >"Better to have than to have not, don't you agree?"
  1584. 1584.
    "I suppose so."
  1585. 1585.
    >"And you are certainly not lacking in blessings."
  1586. 1586.
    >"You have a wonderful gift, Anon. I'm sure you'll find out what it is soon."
  1587. 1587.
    "Mmhmm, I'm sure I do."
  1588. 1588.
    "Also, what's with you types being so cryptic all the time?"
  1589. 1589.
    >"What type would that be, Anonymous? Am I your favorite?"
  1590. 1590.
    "You know that's not an easy question to answer, Sunbutt."
  1591. 1591.
    >"I see that my pupil has taught you a thing or two."
  1592. 1592.
    "Maybe you and her have too much in common, ever thought of that?"
  1593. 1593.
    >Once again, she merely giggles at your witty responses.
  1594. 1594.
    >Sunny D(TM) walked past you, her multi-colored flowing mane sparkling with magic.
  1595. 1595.
    >Or whatever the hell it is.
  1596. 1596.
    >As she passed you, you got a whiff of the most intense mare stench.
  1597. 1597.
    >Breathing that stuff in will surely drive you insane, so you promptly turned your head away.
  1598. 1598.
    >And it seems Twilight and Celestia have yet another thing in common.
  1599. 1599.
    >Fat horse asses.
  1600. 1600.
     
  1601. 1601.
    >One can't stop eating burgers, and the other can't stop eating cake.
  1602. 1602.
    >"I can sense you staring, Mr. Anonymous."
  1603. 1603.
    >Every last one of these horses are cheaters, you swear.
  1604. 1604.
    "How am I NOT supposed to look? You ponies trot around nude all the time!"
  1605. 1605.
    "If you couldn't tell, public nudity is a crime where I come from, so..."
  1606. 1606.
    >"Still haven't gotten used to seeing bare flanks, I presume?"
  1607. 1607.
    >You're not a fan of where this conversation is going.
  1608. 1608.
    >Talking about flanks with the ruler of Equestria is doing things to you.
  1609. 1609.
    >Where is your self control when you fucking need it?
  1610. 1610.
    >Good thing this is probably a dream.
  1611. 1611.
    "Nope. I don't think I ever will, either."
  1612. 1612.
    >"There's nothing wrong with liking mares."
  1613. 1613.
    >"I must say, I've had my eyes on you ever since you came to this world."
  1614. 1614.
    "W-Why? Is there something special about me or something?"
  1615. 1615.
    "I'm just a regular guy; I wasn't even considered THAT attractive back home."
  1616. 1616.
    "Not that other humans thought I was ugly. I look good, goddamnit, but I'm no ten out of ten."
  1617. 1617.
    >Again, Celestia giggled at your words.
  1618. 1618.
    >"Perhaps your appearance is especially attractive to our species, then."
  1619. 1619.
    >She looked back at you with bedroom eyes powerful enough to blow a hole through your head.
  1620. 1620.
    >"If you'd like to know how a mare feels, go ahead. I won't stop you."
  1621. 1621.
    >Nope, nope, nope, nope, nope.
  1622. 1622.
     
  1623. 1623.
    >You had to get away from her rear end.
  1624. 1624.
    >You HAD to.
  1625. 1625.
    >It doesn't matter if you're dreaming.
  1626. 1626.
    >Now isn't the time to be getting seduced by Celestia.
  1627. 1627.
    >Walking up next to her, you looked over the balcony to see Canterlot below.
  1628. 1628.
    "T-Thanks for the offer, but, uh... I don't know if I can handle that."
  1629. 1629.
    "Although, it does feel nice to be admired like that; I won't lie."
  1630. 1630.
    >"Is that so? Do you feel the same way when mares take matters into their own hands?"
  1631. 1631.
    >Her words suggested she was aware of your current predicament.
  1632. 1632.
    >You sighed, hanging your head and placing your hands on the rail.
  1633. 1633.
    "Most of the time, it doesn't bother me. It's an everyday thing, y'know?"
  1634. 1634.
    "If anything, it's only a problem when my feelings are completely ignored."
  1635. 1635.
    "Or... if they resort to knocking me the fuck out. Or death threats. Can't forget about those ones."
  1636. 1636.
    >"Both Luna and myself have been keeping an eye on your situation for the past week."
  1637. 1637.
    "I figured. Last night, I saw the two of you in a dream."
  1638. 1638.
    "Luna winked at me, and then disappeared, along with you."
  1639. 1639.
    >"Hmm...Did she, now?"
  1640. 1640.
    >You don't like the way she said that.
  1641. 1641.
    >You turned to look at the large, white horse next to you, with an embarrassed look on your face.
  1642. 1642.
    >She's laughing.
  1643. 1643.
    >Again.
  1644. 1644.
    "That's not what I meant! Y-Y'know, for a goddess, you've got a dirty fucking mind!"
  1645. 1645.
    >"I quite enjoy how you speak to everypony equally, regardless of who they are."
  1646. 1646.
    "I'm sure you do."
  1647. 1647.
    >"What can I say? It's very amusing."
  1648. 1648.
    >Ponies tease and mess with you just as much as you do to them, it's poetic.
  1649. 1649.
    >Raising a hand to Dream Sunbutt's back, you started running your hands through her coat.
  1650. 1650.
    >She's absolutely right, but you like it that way.
  1651. 1651.
    >It's nice to interact with everypony equally.
  1652. 1652.
    >Celestia seemed to appreciate the contact.
  1653. 1653.
    >"You're rubbing the real, flesh-and-blood ruler of Equestria, you know."
  1654. 1654.
    >Wat
  1655. 1655.
     
  1656. 1656.
    "HUH?!"
  1657. 1657.
    >"Perhaps I should have told you sooner, but this is no dream."
  1658. 1658.
    >"Your real body is elsewhere, and I'm communicating with you using an advanced spell."
  1659. 1659.
    >"The form you're currently occupying is one comprised of magic."
  1660. 1660.
    >"The manner in which you fell unconscious was humorous, might I add."
  1661. 1661.
    >You're hearing what she's saying, but you're too busy losing your shit.
  1662. 1662.
    >Actual Celestia, THE Celestia said all of those things to you?
  1663. 1663.
    >Your magic, ethereal cock is about to tear open a hole in your magic, ethereal pants.
  1664. 1664.
    >"Anon, your facial expression is very telling. Have you no shame?"
  1665. 1665.
    >"Of course, my offer still stands. I've been wondering what a naked human looks li-"
  1666. 1666.
    "CAN'T HEAR YOU! AH-AH-AH, I CAN'T HEAR YOU!"
  1667. 1667.
    >You covered your ears, stepping away from the giggling sun goddess.
  1668. 1668.
    >This is too fucking much.
  1669. 1669.
    >You're just one human; You can only handle so much.
  1670. 1670.
    >And you'll be here with this damn horse for who knows how long at this rate.
  1671. 1671.
    >"My, what a reaction."
  1672. 1672.
    >Does this mean she brought you here just for this little chat?
  1673. 1673.
    >Curse this horny, magical talking horse.
  1674. 1674.
    "O-Okay, so, how do I wake my actual body up?"
  1675. 1675.
    >"Ask, and it shall be granted, Anonymous."
  1676. 1676.
    >"To tell you the truth, I was hoping you'd stay a bit longer."
  1677. 1677.
    "Jesus Christ, Celestia. We can do this later."
  1678. 1678.
    >"Oh? And what shall we 'do' later?"
  1679. 1679.
    "I fucking beg of you."
  1680. 1680.
    >"As you wish. I'll let you off easy this time."
  1681. 1681.
    >"When next we meet, do not expect me to give up so quickly."
  1682. 1682.
    >Her horn had begun to glow with that familiar golden hue.
  1683. 1683.
    >Your magical form faded away slowly, giving you enough time to wave goodbye to Sunbutt.
  1684. 1684.
    >Thank Celestia.
  1685. 1685.
    >Literally.
  1686. 1686.
     
  1687. 1687.
    >It felt as though you were returned to your physical body.
  1688. 1688.
    >You returned in an odd state, and could only feel so much.
  1689. 1689.
    >Almost as if your senses were playing catch-up.
  1690. 1690.
    >Soon, you were plagued by a dull aching sensation in just about every single nerve.
  1691. 1691.
    >Your fingers twitched, your legs shifted, and your eyelids moved.
  1692. 1692.
    >Like a computer booting up, you were coming back to life.
  1693. 1693.
    >Slamming into that tree must have really fucked you up.
  1694. 1694.
    >Once most of your senses came back online, you could feel something lashing against your face.
  1695. 1695.
    >On second thought, dragging would be a better word.
  1696. 1696.
    >And your face felt wet, incredibly so.
  1697. 1697.
    >That could be because of the rain, but it wasn't the splishy-splashy kind of wet.
  1698. 1698.
    >It's more of the slimy-wimy kind of wet.
  1699. 1699.
    >The mere act of trying to open your eyes took a herculean amount of strength.
  1700. 1700.
    >When they finally opened, you saw something you weren't expecting in the slightest.
  1701. 1701.
    >The culprit was none other than a tongue.
  1702. 1702.
    >Fluttershy's tongue, to be more precise.
  1703. 1703.
    >Obviously, it was odd seeing her, as it implied that she followed you.
  1704. 1704.
    >But that's not very surprising.
  1705. 1705.
    >At the moment, you're still a bit dazed, and you lack the energy to really react to this.
  1706. 1706.
    >You have no idea how long had she been licking your face for.
  1707. 1707.
    >Strangely enough, it felt nice, amazing even, compared to the lingering pain from your fall.
  1708. 1708.
    >She didn't notice you were awake, so you ended up taking her slobbery tongue to the eyes.
  1709. 1709.
    "F-Fluttershy..."
  1710. 1710.
    >It took a lot of effort, but you raised your hand up to her, pushing her face back a bit.
  1711. 1711.
    >"O-Oh! Anon! You're awake!" Fluttershy looked like she was in heaven, nuzzling against your hand.
  1712. 1712.
    "God... damn..."
  1713. 1713.
    >It felt nice while it was happening, but now that she's stopped, your face just feels gross.
  1714. 1714.
    >That, and your clothes are damp.
  1715. 1715.
    >"Don't move too much, okay?"
  1716. 1716.
    >You moved your head enough to check your lower body.
  1717. 1717.
    >Your pants were still on, and nothing seemed to be out of place.
  1718. 1718.
    >That's a shocker.
  1719. 1719.
    >Did Fluttershy actually have enough decency not to defile you while you were unconscious?
  1720. 1720.
    >That's crazy.
  1721. 1721.
    >Pain surged through your head once more, pulsing much like a heartbeat would.
  1722. 1722.
    >To be fair, she did warn you.
  1723. 1723.
     
  1724. 1724.
    "Anyway, mind telling me why you were licking my face while I was knocked out?"
  1725. 1725.
    >"I-I was only trying to wake you up, that's all. I promise."
  1726. 1726.
    "And should I even bother asking how you knew where to find me?"
  1727. 1727.
    >"Umm...Trixie told me."
  1728. 1728.
    >Trixie told her where you went?
  1729. 1729.
    >Why do you get the feeling something weird happened?
  1730. 1730.
    "Well, thanks for not raping my unconscious body. I appreciate that."
  1731. 1731.
    >Squirming with your back against the tree, you tried to get into a position where you could easily stand up.
  1732. 1732.
    >"A-Anon, let me help!"
  1733. 1733.
    "Silly horse. It'll take a lot more than that to keep me down."
  1734. 1734.
    >You were too distracted to realize it, but it's even darker than it was when you were talking to Sunbutt.
  1735. 1735.
    >The clouds over the area are blocking out a pretty good portion of the moonlight.
  1736. 1736.
    >Eventually, you got back on your feet and picked up your satchel.
  1737. 1737.
    >It's drizzling lightly, and the winds have died down, so you must have "slept" through the storm unharmed.
  1738. 1738.
    >Thank Celestia for that.
  1739. 1739.
    >"What were you doing out here in these woods?"
  1740. 1740.
    "Spike sent me a letter, told me to come meet him at our old camping spot at Neighagra Falls."
  1741. 1741.
    >"Spike? Hasn't he been away at the Crystal Empire?"
  1742. 1742.
    "He was, but now he's here. And he wanted me to come by myself."
  1743. 1743.
    "So... you being here kind of defeats the purpose of that."
  1744. 1744.
    >"Oh, sorry..."
  1745. 1745.
    "It's fine. I should have known better than to think I could have avoided you."
  1746. 1746.
    >"Y-You're not gonna' make me go back to Ponyville by myself, are you?"
  1747. 1747.
    "What? Of course not! Spike might not be happy about it, but I'm sure he'll understand."
  1748. 1748.
    >Speaking of Spike, you're not going anywhere in this darkness.
  1749. 1749.
    >You reached into your handy-dandy Satchel(TM) to pull out a small, electric lantern.
  1750. 1750.
    >This thing cost you at least three bags worth of bits, so you're glad it's still intact.
  1751. 1751.
    >It's a souvenir from a previous trip to Manehattan with Rarity.
  1752. 1752.
    >She had you try on all kinds of ridiculous bullshit while you were there.
  1753. 1753.
    >You'll never understand fashion.
  1754. 1754.
    >It turned on without a hitch, and the difference was like night and day.
  1755. 1755.
    >The lantern doesn't look like it would be very powerful, but it shines surprisingly bright.
  1756. 1756.
    >"B-By the way, is-
  1757. 1757.
    "No. Tongues are not my fetish."
  1758. 1758.
    >"Oh..."
  1759. 1759.
    >You had a feeling she was going to ask that.
  1760. 1760.
    >"...And I'm guessing you still know the way to the camping spot, right?"
  1761. 1761.
    "Oh, uh, yeah! Duh."
  1762. 1762.
    >You made one last check before walking off.
  1763. 1763.
    >Your trusty pocket knife was still in your right back pocket, and thankfully, it was retracted.
  1764. 1764.
    >Taking a knife to your ass during that slip would not have been fun, or pleasant.
  1765. 1765.
     
  1766. 1766.
    >Your head continued throbbing, but the pain everywhere else was comparatively mild by now.
  1767. 1767.
    "I'm still a little woozy, but that's okay."
  1768. 1768.
    >As you held your head, it finally registered.
  1769. 1769.
    >This is the most respectful Fluttershy has been to you in a good minute.
  1770. 1770.
    >She's fetish guessing again, but other than that, this is a nice change of pace.
  1771. 1771.
    >Now if it would stay like that, that'd be swell.
  1772. 1772.
    "Come on, it shouldn't be too far from here."
  1773. 1773.
    >When you looked over your shoulder at Fluttershy, she wasn't following you.
  1774. 1774.
    "Uhh, Shy? What are you standing around for?"
  1775. 1775.
    >Nutter Butter wasn't responding.
  1776. 1776.
    >You didn't understand what was going on immediately, but it kicked in when you stepped closer to her.
  1777. 1777.
    >It's happening again.
  1778. 1778.
    >She's showing the same statue-like symptoms as before, when the two of you were in Everfree Forest.
  1779. 1779.
    >Your good friend, the Almighty Rainbow God-Emperor Beam Of Holy Protection(TM), suddenly exited your chest.
  1780. 1780.
    >More than likely, it was headed all the way back to Ponyville.
  1781. 1781.
    >Or more specifically, the castle.
  1782. 1782.
    >What in the flying fuck was really going on here?
  1783. 1783.
    >Are you even being "protected" at this point?
  1784. 1784.
    >Nothing was happening at all; She didn't do anything to you.
  1785. 1785.
    >You assumed this whole phenomenon with the Tree of Harmony started because it was trying to save you.
  1786. 1786.
    >Were you mistaken?
  1787. 1787.
    >Flashbacks of Fluttershy's Super Rapist(TM) mode hit you like a ton of bricks.
  1788. 1788.
    >This isn't good.
  1789. 1789.
    >This is totally not good.
  1790. 1790.
    >If she entered that state again, would you be able to handle her all by yourself?
  1791. 1791.
    >Is a simple slap to the face enough to wake her up?
  1792. 1792.
    >You ran through several possible scenarios in your head as quickly as you could.
  1793. 1793.
    >Twilight would be so proud of you if she could see the big brain calculations going on in your mind.
  1794. 1794.
    >For starters, you're still recovering from that fall.
  1795. 1795.
    >Secondly, it took both Twi's magic and Rainbow's strength to hold her down.
  1796. 1796.
    >And to your dismay, these clouds still haven't cleared.
  1797. 1797.
    >If anything, it's getting darker and darker.
  1798. 1798.
    >This lantern would end up being the only reason you can see, and if you dropped it, that's game over.
  1799. 1799.
    >She has better hearing than you, maybe even better sight, and she can smell the SHIT out of you.
  1800. 1800.
    >The smell part is the most worrisome out of them all.
  1801. 1801.
    >Trixie didn't know EXACTLY where you were heading, only that you wanted to board the train to Manehattan.
  1802. 1802.
    >Which means Fluttershy flew after the train, caught your scent, and came all the way over here.
  1803. 1803.
    >Hiding from her is fucking impossible, and you're miles away from the castle.
  1804. 1804.
    >You've determined that you're basically fucked beyond all reason.
  1805. 1805.
    >Your best option is to meet up with Spike, so you'd better get moving.
  1806. 1806.
    >Fast.
  1807. 1807.
     
  1808. 1808.
    >Running through the clearing, you almost fell flat on your face.
  1809. 1809.
    >Thankfully, your hands were quick enough to break the fall.
  1810. 1810.
    >Your lantern rolled along the forest floor, stopping in front of a log.
  1811. 1811.
    >You rolled onto your back, struggling to catch your breath.
  1812. 1812.
    >"Anon?!"
  1813. 1813.
    >The dragon you came here to see shouted your name, before running over to you.
  1814. 1814.
    >The pitter-patter of tiny feet drew closer and closer.
  1815. 1815.
    >"W-What's with the rush?!"
  1816. 1816.
    "No... time... start... talking!"
  1817. 1817.
    >You spoke inbetween heavy, labored breaths.
  1818. 1818.
    >"Start talking? What are ya' talkin' about?!"
  1819. 1819.
    >"Are you okay?! Did something happen?! I-I mean, you just got here! Don't you wanna'-"
  1820. 1820.
    "...The reason... you asked me to come here! Spit it out!"
  1821. 1821.
    "It's important... Isn't it?"
  1822. 1822.
    >"Oh. Right."
  1823. 1823.
    >It took him a moment to reply; His frantic and shocked tone was replaced with one of dejection.
  1824. 1824.
    >He stepped away from you, waddling elsewhere.
  1825. 1825.
    >After shutting up long enough to breathe properly, you rolled over onto your stomach.
  1826. 1826.
    >Since you weren't sure how much time you have before Fluttershy wakes up, you hightailed it over here.
  1827. 1827.
    >It's rather unceremonious of you to show up gasping for air and panicked like this.
  1828. 1828.
    >Unfortunately, it's out of your hands.
  1829. 1829.
    >You're not sure what Spike wants, but whatever it is, you're hoping it won't take long.
  1830. 1830.
    >With shaky legs, you got up and reached for your lantern.
  1831. 1831.
    >No cracks, no scratches, no damage.
  1832. 1832.
    >Good.
  1833. 1833.
    >"Man, you look like you've been through a lot." Spike remarked, sitting on top of a log.
  1834. 1834.
    >His words made you chuckle.
  1835. 1835.
    "Trust me, you don't know the half of it."
  1836. 1836.
    >Spike had an entire setup ready for the two of you.
  1837. 1837.
    >A log for both of you to sit on, a campfire with a roaring, and a green flame.
  1838. 1838.
    >Hell, there was a spit-roasted chicken over the fire.
  1839. 1839.
    >The tents were still in good condition even after you both left them here.
  1840. 1840.
    >Spike did a great job staking those to the ground; The storm hardly even moved them.
  1841. 1841.
    >You expected no less from your little dragon bro.
  1842. 1842.
    >Wait, he's got a spit-roasted fucking chicken?
  1843. 1843.
    "Wha... Spike? Did you...?"
  1844. 1844.
    >"What's the matter, Anon? Thought I didn't have it in me to hunt?"
  1845. 1845.
    >"You ARE talking to a dragon, after all."
  1846. 1846.
    >He had the most cocky look on his face as he admired his own claws.
  1847. 1847.
    >A wide, toothy grin appeared on your face, and you almost burst into laughter.
  1848. 1848.
    "You're a riot, you know that, Spike?"
  1849. 1849.
    >Stuff like this is why you got along so well with him.
  1850. 1850.
    >Even after hanging around all these ponies his entire life, he's still a dragon on the inside.
  1851. 1851.
    >One day, he'll grow up and become a Giga Chad(TM) just like you.
  1852. 1852.
     
  1853. 1853.
    >The throbbing pain in your head was finally beginning to subside.
  1854. 1854.
    >A while after waking up, you feared you had given yourself brain damage with that nasty fall.
  1855. 1855.
    >Luckily, you're sturdier than you give yourself credit for.
  1856. 1856.
    >You could hear the rushing waters of Neighagra Falls in the distance.
  1857. 1857.
    >As dark as it was, you could faintly see them, too.
  1858. 1858.
    >There's something really magical about this spot.
  1859. 1859.
    >That's exactly why the two of you claimed it for yourselves.
  1860. 1860.
    >If you had a flag, you'd have stabbed it into the ground here a long time ago.
  1861. 1861.
    >But it's a shame you don't have a lot of time.
  1862. 1862.
    >You'd love to sit down and talk with him for hours on end until you both pass the fuck out.
  1863. 1863.
    >That ticking rape-bomb is still out there in the woods, probably at the exact spot you left her in.
  1864. 1864.
    "So... What's the deal?"
  1865. 1865.
    >Again, his demeanor changed when you got right to the heart of the matter.
  1866. 1866.
    >Something must really be bothering him.
  1867. 1867.
    >"Um, it's a little complicated."
  1868. 1868.
    "Like, Twilight rummaging through books to find an answer to a centuries-old question, complicated?"
  1869. 1869.
    >"Nah. More like... emotionally complicated.
  1870. 1870.
    "Well? What is it?"
  1871. 1871.
    >"Err..."
  1872. 1872.
    >He was twiddling his claws, staring into the green campfire of his own creation.
  1873. 1873.
    "I don't judge, Spike. You know that."
  1874. 1874.
    >"Are ya' sure about that?"
  1875. 1875.
    "Okay, I know I make jokes with poor taste sometimes, but I'm serious."
  1876. 1876.
    "Tell me what it is, and I'll tell you about something I've been dealing with, too.
  1877. 1877.
    >"...It's a deal."
  1878. 1878.
    >Spike inhaled deeply, and exhaled, before looking you right in the eyes.
  1879. 1879.
    >"I-I've been thinking about leaving Ponyville. Maybe not for good, but..."
  1880. 1880.
    "That's it?"
  1881. 1881.
    >"Huh?"
  1882. 1882.
    "Spike, you're a fucking dragon."
  1883. 1883.
    "Frankly, I'm surprised you haven't distanced yourself a bit from ponies yet."
  1884. 1884.
    >"Ugh, I feel so stupid. I should have figured you'd say something like that."
  1885. 1885.
    "You're damn right you should have."
  1886. 1886.
     
  1887. 1887.
    >"It's just that I've been wanting to, you know, broaden my horizons!"
  1888. 1888.
    >"Rarity said that to me a while ago, and I've been thinking about it ever since."
  1889. 1889.
    >"Remember that story I told you about the time I helped save the Crystal Empire?"
  1890. 1890.
    "Yeah? What about it?"
  1891. 1891.
    >"It made me feel... dependable! And... strong! And... independent."
  1892. 1892.
    >"And the others still see me as this... little baby dragon."
  1893. 1893.
    "Sounds like growing pains to me."
  1894. 1894.
    >"Growing pains?"
  1895. 1895.
    "The same thing happened to me when I was a teenager."
  1896. 1896.
    >"Really?"
  1897. 1897.
    "Yup. It felt like I was a big, strong man in a little boy's body."
  1898. 1898.
    >You turned away from Spike, looking into the cloudy skies above.
  1899. 1899.
    "Sometimes, I still see myself as that little boy."
  1900. 1900.
    "It's a part of growing up, that's all it is."
  1901. 1901.
    "Which brings me to my next question."
  1902. 1902.
    "Do you really want to leave Ponyville, or do you just want to speed up time?"
  1903. 1903.
    >"I... I think... I just want to speed up time."
  1904. 1904.
    >He looked defeated, but in a way that showed understanding.
  1905. 1905.
    >You walked up to him, and sat down on the same log.
  1906. 1906.
    "Listen, Spike. You're awesome. Just like me, just like Rainbow."
  1907. 1907.
    "You're gonna' live a long time, because from what I've read, you dragons live LONG lives."
  1908. 1908.
    "So, while you're young, just focus on setting up your future, yeah?"
  1909. 1909.
    >"Setting up my future, huh?"
  1910. 1910.
    "Yeah, one piece at a time. And if you want those ponies to take you more seriously, act like it."
  1911. 1911.
    >You stared into the green flames, thinking to yourself for a moment.
  1912. 1912.
    "I could use that advice just as much as you, honestly."
  1913. 1913.
    >Spike wrapped his arms around you, and you raised your arms in reaction, looking down at him.
  1914. 1914.
    >"Thanks, Anon. I knew you were the right guy to call."
  1915. 1915.
    "Any time, bro."
  1916. 1916.
    >The Dragon(TM) broke the hug, and started kicking his little legs as he sat with you happily.
  1917. 1917.
    >"On a side note, you remember Starlight, right?"
  1918. 1918.
    "Yeah, she's the mare Twi told me about. The one who almost ended the world."
  1919. 1919.
    >"Hehe... yeah. Listen, she told me she'd be coming back from the Crystal Empire soon."
  1920. 1920.
    >I know you love meeting ponies, so I figured I'd tell you."
  1921. 1921.
    "Can't wait. Twi thinks her and I would get along, so we'll see."
  1922. 1922.
    >"Oh, almost forgot! What were you going to tell me about in exchange?"
  1923. 1923.
    "Oh... Uh, Fluttershy is somewhere in the woods, and she's about to come rape me."
  1924. 1924.
    >"She's gonna' WHAT now?!"
  1925. 1925.
    >Spike was sufficiently taken aback from the sudden tonal shift.
  1926. 1926.
    "She's about to come rape me. A lot has been going on while you've been up there in Crystal Land."
  1927. 1927.
    >"L-Like what?"
  1928. 1928.
     
  1929. 1929.
    >Over to your left, you suddenly heard a murder of crows cawing from afar.
  1930. 1930.
    >Having the satchel around you would only get in the way, so you dropped it.
  1931. 1931.
    >Reaching inside of it, you pulled out every can of Meat-Substitute(TM).
  1932. 1932.
    >You handed Spike two of them, and held two in your own hands.
  1933. 1933.
    >"Anon? Is this... fake meat?"
  1934. 1934.
    >You were too busy staring into the darkness behind the trees to answer Spike.
  1935. 1935.
    >Sweat started to roll down your brow; Your previous adrenaline had been reactivated.
  1936. 1936.
    >She's coming, and she's here for you.
  1937. 1937.
    >But not Spike.
  1938. 1938.
    >You don't want him getting caught up in this incoming shitstorm.
  1939. 1939.
    >With Spike's campfire lighting the area, you don't have to worry about your lantern.
  1940. 1940.
    >You can take her.
  1941. 1941.
    "Spike, go hide in the tent. Take the cans with you."
  1942. 1942.
    >"Hide?! Is Fluttershy coming?"
  1943. 1943.
    "Hurry up!"
  1944. 1944.
    >"O-Okay, I get it!"
  1945. 1945.
    "If things go south, I want you to throw those cans at her as hard as you can!"
  1946. 1946.
    >Spike hopped off the log and ran into one of the nearby tents.
  1947. 1947.
    >You hopped off the log yourself to face the pitch-black darkness of the woods.
  1948. 1948.
    >Holding a can of Meat-Substitute(TM) in the air, you were ready to throw it at a moment's notice.
  1949. 1949.
    >Her Rape Field(TM) is absolutely massive; You can feel it from here.
  1950. 1950.
    >And not a moment later, Fluttershy ran out of a bush, darting straight for you.
  1951. 1951.
    >You yeeted the can of fake meat at her as hard as you could.
  1952. 1952.
    >It hit her square in the head, bouncing off of her, and she tumbled onto the ground.
  1953. 1953.
    "S-Stay back, Fluttershy! Don't make me do this!"
  1954. 1954.
    >Even after taking a large, metal can full of food to the head, she got right back up.
  1955. 1955.
    >The look in her eyes was fierce, and she seemed to be much more resilient this time around.
  1956. 1956.
    >She wanted cock, and she needed it now.
  1957. 1957.
    >You tossed the second can of meat, hoping you'd nail her in the head again, but you missed.
  1958. 1958.
    >Or more accurately, she dodged it.
  1959. 1959.
    >By flying.
  1960. 1960.
    >DEAR CELESTIA, SHE'S EVOLVING
  1961. 1961.
     
  1962. 1962.
    >Your stupid, human brain isn't equipped to handle flying predators.
  1963. 1963.
    >She darted at you once more, this time, with increased speed thanks to her wings.
  1964. 1964.
    >You frantically pulled your Stabby-Stabby(TM) out, but the craziest thing happened afterwards.
  1965. 1965.
    >Fluttershy took it in her mouth and flew off with it, before throwing it into the woods.
  1966. 1966.
    "M-My knife...!"
  1967. 1967.
    >You couldn't possibly have seen that coming.
  1968. 1968.
    >Why was she so smart all of a sudden?
  1969. 1969.
    >Her having all of that strength, speed, and intelligence isn't fair!
  1970. 1970.
    >The flying rapist performed a quick U-turn, and you had nothing but your bare hands.
  1971. 1971.
    >She slammed right into your chest, knocking you to the moist forest floor and pinning you.
  1972. 1972.
    >It felt like something had just been broken, but you didn't stop struggling.
  1973. 1973.
    >"Just... ACCEPT ME, ANON!"
  1974. 1974.
    "NO!"
  1975. 1975.
    >You tried to punch her, kick her off, push her, or anything else, but it just wasn't happening.
  1976. 1976.
    >Super Rapist(TM) deciding to grow a brain really threw a wrench in your plans.
  1977. 1977.
    >Fighting off a mare this sexually enraged was already too much.
  1978. 1978.
    >If she manages to free Anon Jr. in any way, shape, or form, that's good game.
  1979. 1979.
    >GG No re.
  1980. 1980.
    >You'll be cumming buckets until you fucking die.
  1981. 1981.
    >You'd love it if Spike started tossing those cans right about now.
  1982. 1982.
    >She got fed up with your squirming, and decided enough was enough.
  1983. 1983.
    >"Hold still! Quit MOVING!"
  1984. 1984.
    >Fluttershy spun around, presenting you with a view that incited an instant flashback.
  1985. 1985.
    >The last moments of your run-in with the fake, dream Twilight plagued your thoughts.
  1986. 1986.
    >Despite raising your arms in defense, the course of Fluttershy's ass wasn't affected at all.
  1987. 1987.
    >In layman's terms, she sat down right on top of your stupid head.
  1988. 1988.
    >To say that this has made breathing difficult is an understatement.
  1989. 1989.
    >Blubbershy over here is far heavier than you thought; You're practically drowning in a sea of yellow pudge.
  1990. 1990.
    >Her mouth went straight for your zipper, too.
  1991. 1991.
    >As you struggled to breathe underneath Nutter Butter, you felt your mind beginning to slip.
  1992. 1992.
    >Because you aren't just trying to fight off Fluttershy.
  1993. 1993.
    >No, no, no.
  1994. 1994.
    >Anon Jr. is equally as formidable, and he's never on your side when you need him to be.
  1995. 1995.
     
  1996. 1996.
    >Every male ancestor in your bloodline would be proud of the erection you're sporting right now.
  1997. 1997.
    >It may be physiologically impossible to ignore the Collector's Edition Horse Pussy(TM) on your face.
  1998. 1998.
    >And of course, who could possibly forget about the Deluxe Ponut(TM)?
  1999. 1999.
    >Anon Jr. was freed from his prison, and Fluttershy resumed the hot dog eating contest from last week.
  2000. 2000.
    >Your hands were on her flanks, and you could definitely continue struggling against the Throat Goat(TM).
  2001. 2001.
    >Maybe shake her around, squirm about, or try to toss her off.
  2002. 2002.
    >You did none of those things.
  2003. 2003.
    >It was as if some alternate version of you, one with no restraint whatsoever, took control.
  2004. 2004.
    >Obviously, that's a load of shit.
  2005. 2005.
    >You were simply falling victim to biological desires.
  2006. 2006.
    >Excuses like, "it's not that bad", or, "you tried your best", filled your mind.
  2007. 2007.
    >"F-Fluttershy, what's gotten into you?! Didn't you hear what he said?!"
  2008. 2008.
    >It sounded muffled, but you could tell Spike was shouting at her.
  2009. 2009.
    >She didn't get off of you, nor did she forfeit the hot dog eating contest.
  2010. 2010.
    >In that moment, you thought about how lame you must look right now, getting dominated like this.
  2011. 2011.
    >That's okay.
  2012. 2012.
    >She's about as strong as three Applejacks, so you can't really stop her, anyway.
  2013. 2013.
    >After that, you thought about what Twilight would do if she were here to see this.
  2014. 2014.
    >There's a decent chance she'd find this hilarious and laugh, but that's not the only thing she would do.
  2015. 2015.
    >She'd use that powerful magic of hers to help you out.
  2016. 2016.
    >"No... means no!"
  2017. 2017.
    >A resounding metal clang echoed throughout the forest, and you can assume Spike tossed a can at her.
  2018. 2018.
    >She didn't stop.
  2019. 2019.
    >Hell, she didn't even slow down.
  2020. 2020.
    >It reminded you of how persistent Rainbow was in that dream.
  2021. 2021.
    >Even after getting left in the dust, she STILL followed after you.
  2022. 2022.
    >She didn't stop trying.
  2023. 2023.
    >"You're supposed to be friends!"
  2024. 2024.
    >Again, Fluttershy was this close to winning the competition.
  2025. 2025.
    >She'd be rewarded with a taste of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing(TM).
  2026. 2026.
    >However, what Spike just said brought you back from the brink.
  2027. 2027.
     
  2028. 2028.
    >You and Fluttershy are supposed to be friends.
  2029. 2029.
    >Even if she does things you don't approve of sometimes, you have to accept her for who she is.
  2030. 2030.
    >You don't have to like the rape, you just have to accept it.
  2031. 2031.
    >When she first started to show early symptoms, even though they were mild, you started avoiding her.
  2032. 2032.
    >How bad did that avoidance make her feel?
  2033. 2033.
    >Didn't she JUST ask you to accept her?
  2034. 2034.
    >After Fluttershy froze for the second time, you questioned what the Tree of Harmony's intentions really were.
  2035. 2035.
    >Now, you finally understand.
  2036. 2036.
    >It was trying to get you to understand how your avoidant actions were driving the two of you apart.
  2037. 2037.
    >By turning Fluttershy into a Super Rapist(TM) that would aggressively hunt you down, no less.
  2038. 2038.
    >That's a cheesy way to interpret it, and it's still weird how she can't enter the castle.
  2039. 2039.
    >Maybe there's some metaphorical shit you're not understanding, but thinking about it hurts your brain.
  2040. 2040.
    >Something was obviously wrong with her, but you continued to hide inside your Rape Shelter.
  2041. 2041.
    >Meanwhile, she essentially suffered in silence and raped Pinkie for a week straight.
  2042. 2042.
    >And even before all of that, she was about to let wild bears maul you, just for some cock.
  2043. 2043.
    >Your reaction back then was pretty justified, but things should never have gotten to that point.
  2044. 2044.
    >To be honest, you deserve this.
  2045. 2045.
    >She may be a rapist, but you've been a bad friend to her, and you resent that.
  2046. 2046.
    >After realizing your mistakes, you lifted Fluttershy's butt off your face enough to be able to speak.
  2047. 2047.
    "F-Fluttershy, I accept you!"
  2048. 2048.
    >Almost instantly, she paused her ministrations.
  2049. 2049.
    >Thank Celestia she did, because you weren't going to last much longer.
  2050. 2050.
    >"You... what?"
  2051. 2051.
    "I accept you! I'm sorry for running away, and hiding, and avoiding you, and being a piece of shit!"
  2052. 2052.
    "I've been treating everypony fairly except for you!"
  2053. 2053.
    >Just as your tired arms were about to give, Fluttershy flew into the air.
  2054. 2054.
    >Your lungs felt like they were full of rocks.
  2055. 2055.
    >Spike ran over and kneeled down next to you, panicking.
  2056. 2056.
    >"Anon! Are you hurt?! Oh, there's no way you're not hurt, not after that! Show me where it-"
  2057. 2057.
    "Spike. Relax."
  2058. 2058.
    >"Hehe... Sorry. I'm just worried."
  2059. 2059.
    "I know, I know."
  2060. 2060.
    >"Oh, and... you've got a little something in your face."
  2061. 2061.
    >"More like a lot of something really, but..."
  2062. 2062.
    >Of course.
  2063. 2063.
    >Mare Juice(TM).
  2064. 2064.
    >"H-Here, let me get something for that. I've got a towel in my tent somewhere."
  2065. 2065.
    "Spike, I don't know how I feel about having you wipe Fluttershy's-"
  2066. 2066.
    >It's too late.
  2067. 2067.
    >He was already running off towards the tent.
  2068. 2068.
    "Goddammit."
  2069. 2069.
     
  2070. 2070.
    >Fluttershy landed next to you, leaning over your face.
  2071. 2071.
    >"Do you really mean that, Anon?"
  2072. 2072.
    "Yeah, I mean it."
  2073. 2073.
    "From now on, things will be different, okay?"
  2074. 2074.
    "I'm finished ignoring you; That'll never happen again."
  2075. 2075.
    >"N-No, it's my fault."
  2076. 2076.
    >"Now I understand what kind of things I've been doing whenever I blank out."
  2077. 2077.
    >"You probably think I'm a monster!"
  2078. 2078.
    >She looked absolutely miserable, and that makes you upset.
  2079. 2079.
    >You should be the one crying your eyes out, not her.
  2080. 2080.
    "No, no, no..."
  2081. 2081.
    >You raised your hand to touch Fluttershy's face.
  2082. 2082.
    "I left you alone in the woods, frozen like a statue."
  2083. 2083.
    "Twice now! Okay?! Twice!"
  2084. 2084.
    "And I should have told Twilight what really happened even sooner than I did!"
  2085. 2085.
    "Instead of waiting an entire week to tell her like an... idiot."
  2086. 2086.
    >You just can't stop getting fucked up, can you?
  2087. 2087.
    >Along with that tackle to your ribs, you hurt yourself pretty badly struggling against her.
  2088. 2088.
    >It was getting harder and harder to talk.
  2089. 2089.
    "You're not some... thing I need to run away from, or a monster!"
  2090. 2090.
    "You're Fluttershy! My friend! If only I started acting like it sooner..."
  2091. 2091.
    >"Oh, Anon."
  2092. 2092.
    >Fluttershy nuzzled into your hand, just like earlier.
  2093. 2093.
    >"Found it! I knew that towel was in there somewhere."
  2094. 2094.
    >Spike returned from his tent with the towel, before taking some time to dry your face off.
  2095. 2095.
    >"You know, you two look pretty good together. Maybe you should-"
  2096. 2096.
    "Shut up."
  2097. 2097.
    >"I'm just messin' with you, Anon."
  2098. 2098.
    >"By the way, Fluttershy, I don't think I've ever seen you like that before!"
  2099. 2099.
    >"You were all like, WHAM! BAM! ZOOM!"
  2100. 2100.
    "Spike."
  2101. 2101.
    >"Sorry, sorry..."
  2102. 2102.
    >"W-Were we fighting?" Fluttershy looked over the campsite, spotting all of the meat cans laying about.
  2103. 2103.
    "I 'guess' you could call it fighting, but-"
  2104. 2104.
    >Some of them had burst open after making contact with her surprisingly thick skull.
  2105. 2105.
    "Wait, you're not hurt at all?"
  2106. 2106.
    >"No. I feel just fine, actually."
  2107. 2107.
     
  2108. 2108.
    >This horse is something else.
  2109. 2109.
    >You felt an urge to get up and hug her, but your chest is fucked.
  2110. 2110.
    >For now, it looks like the ground is your resting place.
  2111. 2111.
    >Without a warning, your body tensed up as a powerful feeling washed over you.
  2112. 2112.
    >It was similar to the feeling of Mr. Rainbow coming out of you, but stronger.
  2113. 2113.
    >"Goodness, now that you mention it, something doesn't feel right."
  2114. 2114.
    >Not a second later, you came rainbows out of your chest.
  2115. 2115.
    >Lots of them.
  2116. 2116.
    >Fluttershy did too, and the rainbow beams rose up into the sky.
  2117. 2117.
    >The clouds were pierced and parted, allowing you to finally see moonlight again.
  2118. 2118.
    "GOD-"
  2119. 2119.
    >Did it have to come out of your chest?
  2120. 2120.
    >"Whooaaa, awesome!"
  2121. 2121.
    >Spike was enjoying it like a fireworks show, meanwhile, you were tearing up from the sudden pain.
  2122. 2122.
    >When the beams finally stopped doing their thing, you clutched your chest.
  2123. 2123.
    >"Anon, w-what just happened to us?!"
  2124. 2124.
    "We came... rainbows, Fluttershy. We came rainbows."
  2125. 2125.
    >That may have signalled the end of this little friendship problem.
  2126. 2126.
    >"Fluttershy! Anon! Spike! What the hay just happened?!"
  2127. 2127.
    >You could have sworn you just heard Rainbow Dash nearby.
  2128. 2128.
    >"S-Spike?"
  2129. 2129.
    >Twilight's voice graced your ears as well, so it looks like you're not crazy.
  2130. 2130.
    >The two of them flew over the campsite, with Twilight landing, and Rainbow remaining in the air.
  2131. 2131.
    >"Man, am I glad you two showed up! Anon is hurt pretty bad!"
  2132. 2132.
    >"Ummm, Anon and I had a fight..."
  2133. 2133.
    >"Y-You're not lying! There's meat cans all over the bucking place!"
  2134. 2134.
    >Rainbow hovered above you to look at your sorry condition.
  2135. 2135.
    >"A-And... is that your... C-COCK?!"
  2136. 2136.
    >Dash was a stuttering mess, her pupils as tiny as pinpricks, blushing profusely.
  2137. 2137.
    >This is a little awkward, considering she's never seen Anon Jr. before.
  2138. 2138.
    "D-Don't look, bro! Pretend you didn't see it!"
  2139. 2139.
    >"I-IT'S A LITTLE TOO LATE FOR THAT!"
  2140. 2140.
    >Twilight stifled yet another one of her infamous, inappropriately timed laughs.
  2141. 2141.
     
  2142. 2142.
    >"The other girls were asleep, but Dash and I were at the castle wondering where you've been all day."
  2143. 2143.
    >"That's when the map started showing Fluttershy's location, so we flew over as fast as we could."
  2144. 2144.
    >That sounds about right.
  2145. 2145.
    >As long as Fluttershy was following you, there's no way this camping trip could've been a private affair.
  2146. 2146.
    >"Yeah, you totally missed our lunch date, bro!"
  2147. 2147.
    "Sorry, but... Spike wanted to see me. Privately."
  2148. 2148.
    "I tried to respect that as best as I could."
  2149. 2149.
    >"I see. What did you want to see him for, Spike?"
  2150. 2150.
    >Twilight walked over to the little guy, putting a hoof on his head.
  2151. 2151.
    >"Oh, y-you know, just a top secret meeting between bros! You wouldn't get it."
  2152. 2152.
    >"Uh-huhhh..."
  2153. 2153.
    >Grand Autismo sounded pretty skeptical, as usual.
  2154. 2154.
    >"And you, Fluttershy!"
  2155. 2155.
    >"M-Me?"
  2156. 2156.
    >Fluttershy practically shrunk as Rainbow pointed a hoof at her.
  2157. 2157.
    >"What's been going on with you, lately!?"
  2158. 2158.
    >"Why did you follow Anon all the way out here, beat him up, and..."
  2159. 2159.
    >Her little heart wasn't brave enough to finish that sentence.
  2160. 2160.
    >"W-Whatever else you did! I thought you were just having one of those crushes again!"
  2161. 2161.
    >"But this?! This is messed up, Fluttershy!"
  2162. 2162.
    >Butter Horse looked like she was moments away from bawling her eyes out.
  2163. 2163.
    "Rainbow, don't..."
  2164. 2164.
    >"What do you mean, 'don't'?!"
  2165. 2165.
    "She didn't mean it. It turns out there really was a 'friendship problem' going on."
  2166. 2166.
    "But, it's mostly my fault. I haven't been staying by her side to help like I should have."
  2167. 2167.
    >"How is it YOUR fault if she RAPES you, for Celestia's sake?!"
  2168. 2168.
    >She finally said the word.
  2169. 2169.
    >Rape(TM).
  2170. 2170.
     
  2171. 2171.
    "Sometimes, Dash, you've gotta be the bigger... uhh... man. Pony. Whatever."
  2172. 2172.
    "Regardless of what she's done, all I've done for the past month, or even longer, is avoid her."
  2173. 2173.
    "I kept hoping and thinking about 'fixing' the friendship, when all I needed to do was 'accept' her."
  2174. 2174.
    "How would you feel if I purposefully started avoiding you?"
  2175. 2175.
    >"W-Well..." Rainbow had hung her head, sounding somewhat defeated.
  2176. 2176.
    >"He's right, Rainbow. You saw the way Fluttershy was acting yesterday. That wasn't normal." Twilight added.
  2177. 2177.
    >"Yeah, you're right... Sorry for snapping at you like that, Fluttershy."
  2178. 2178.
    >"I-It's okay, Rainbow." Fluttershy replied, flying into the air and hugging Dash.
  2179. 2179.
    >"And I was too distracted with my books to take this more seriously. Ugh!"
  2180. 2180.
    >"Sorry, Fluttershy."
  2181. 2181.
    >"Don't worry about it, Twilight. Everything's okay now."
  2182. 2182.
    >Autism Supreme and Yellow Ted Bundy approached each other to share a hug.
  2183. 2183.
    "Just blame me for that one, Twi. I was dismissive as hell."
  2184. 2184.
    "Remember? I waited an entire week to tell you what really happened in those woods."
  2185. 2185.
    "You might not have taken it as seriously because I was acting like it was just her 'time of the month'."
  2186. 2186.
    "Even after I found she raped Pinkie for a week straight, I didn't-"
  2187. 2187.
    >Did you just tell them about that?
  2188. 2188.
    >You totally didn't mean to tell them about that.
  2189. 2189.
    >Oh dear.
  2190. 2190.
    >"SHE DID WHAT?!"
  2191. 2191.
    >"I did... what?!"
  2192. 2192.
    >Rainbow's voice hit maximum volume, Spike was blushing, and Twi was trying so hard not to laugh.
  2193. 2193.
    >Fluttershy looked horrified, ashamed, and another emotion that you can't quite place your finger on.
  2194. 2194.
    >Not going to lie, it was a little funny to see Pinkie all deflated like an empty balloon yesterday.
  2195. 2195.
    >You're such a shit friend.
  2196. 2196.
    "F-Forget I said that, yeah?"
  2197. 2197.
    "Can you guys help me up? And, uh... put away Anon Jr. for me?"
  2198. 2198.
    >"D-DO IT YOURSELF!"
  2199. 2199.
    "See, I'd love to, but I'm having some difficulties moving at the moment."
  2200. 2200.
    "You're not scared, are you? It's not gonna' bite you or-"
  2201. 2201.
    >"J-JUST STOP!"
  2202. 2202.
    >She looked away from your junk, but you still caught her peeking out of the corner of her eyes.
  2203. 2203.
    >Anon Jr. is a very powerful being.
  2204. 2204.
    >Even now, he's still making your ancestors proud.
  2205. 2205.
    >"I'll do it, Anon."
  2206. 2206.
    >And Fluttershy was approaching him.
  2207. 2207.
    "U-Uhh... maybe it'd be best if Twilight used her... JESUS, DON'T BITE IT-"
  2208. 2208.
     
  2209. 2209.
    >You tilted your head as far up as you could manage, fearing for Anon Jr.'s safety.
  2210. 2210.
    >She took him in her mouth once more, somehow managing to put him back behind bars, where he belongs.
  2211. 2211.
    >Even now, you'd rather not have Fluttershy anywhere near your hot dog, but that's okay.
  2212. 2212.
    >This is the way it's meant to be.
  2213. 2213.
    >She's your little rapist, almost like a pet.
  2214. 2214.
    >Still, could she have at least used her wings instead?
  2215. 2215.
    "D-Did you have to use your mouth for that? Oh, never mind."
  2216. 2216.
    "Thanks, Fluttershy..."
  2217. 2217.
    >Your words trailed off as you thanked her in an exhausted tone of voice.
  2218. 2218.
    >"No problem, Anon."
  2219. 2219.
    >F-FLUTTERSHY!"
  2220. 2220.
    >Rainbow was livid, Spike was still blushing, and Twilight looked curious more than anything else.
  2221. 2221.
    >"That thing sure is extra sensitive, huh?" Twi sounded like she was taking mental notes on human genitalia.
  2222. 2222.
    "Can we all just go back to Ponyville?"
  2223. 2223.
    "Pretty sure I need some kind of medical attention for this chest wound, something might be broken."
  2224. 2224.
    >"S-Sorry again, Anon."
  2225. 2225.
    "Apology accepted."
  2226. 2226.
    "Anyway, don't you have a teleport spell that can take us back, Twi?"
  2227. 2227.
    >"I was just about to get to that."
  2228. 2228.
    >Suddenly, Fluttershy gasped loudly, and you tilted your head in reaction.
  2229. 2229.
    >"S-Spike! Did you kill that chicken?"
  2230. 2230.
    >"Uhh... yes?"
  2231. 2231.
    "Cut him some slack, Shy. He is a dragon, y'know."
  2232. 2232.
    "Don't you feed your animals fish and stuff like that?"
  2233. 2233.
    >"Yes, but not chickens..."
  2234. 2234.
    "Oh well, fuck em'. Survival of the fittest."
  2235. 2235.
    >"Anon!"
  2236. 2236.
    "What?"
  2237. 2237.
    >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zSHz7Thvbc
  2238. 2238.
    >"BAAAAHAHAHA-"
  2239. 2239.
    >Rainbow keeled over laughing, as did Twilight, and Spike eventually joined in, too.
  2240. 2240.
    "Heh..."
  2241. 2241.
     
  2242. 2242.
    >"W-What's so funny?"
  2243. 2243.
    >Your chest wasn't happy about it, but you couldn't help but chuckle.
  2244. 2244.
    >Her questioning only made it funnier.
  2245. 2245.
    >"Ohhh, Celestia! That's too much..." Twilight got back up, wiping her excessive tears away with a hoof.
  2246. 2246.
    "Hey... Spike, mind holding my satchel for me?"
  2247. 2247.
    >"Aye-aye, captain! Wait... I'd better grab my bag and stuff, too."
  2248. 2248.
    >Tip-tap, tip-tap, went the sound of tiny little dragon feet.
  2249. 2249.
    >Seeing him grab your satchel reminded you of something.
  2250. 2250.
    "Ugh! I just realized!"
  2251. 2251.
    "Almost all the meat substitute is FUCKED!"
  2252. 2252.
    "And my knife! Uggghhh..."
  2253. 2253.
    >You groaned, voicing your frustration.
  2254. 2254.
    >"You sound more worried about those than yourself." Spike said disappointedly, holding your satchel.
  2255. 2255.
    >"I'm just glad you're okay, bro!" Rainbow must have been worried sick when you missed lunch.
  2256. 2256.
    >After all, you haven't missed a single lunch date ever since you started having them with her.
  2257. 2257.
    >"Alright, Twilight! Fire up that spell!" Rainbow shouted, pointing a hoof at Book Horse.
  2258. 2258.
    >"Working on it! Stand close, everypony!"
  2259. 2259.
    "Can't move."
  2260. 2260.
    >"O-Oh, right, sorry... Everypony, stand by Anon!"
  2261. 2261.
    >Twilight, Rainbow, Fluttershy, and Spike all corralled around you, waiting to be teleported.
  2262. 2262.
    >Twi's horn illuminated the campsite, the lighting of her purple magic fusing with Spike's green-lit campfire.
  2263. 2263.
    >You felt something of a warm, fuzzy feeling inside.
  2264. 2264.
    >Not from the magical energy gathering around the five of you, though.
  2265. 2265.
    >It's from a feeling of satisfaction; The kind you feel after doing the right thing.
  2266. 2266.
    >What'll it be like spending time with Fluttershy again, you wonder.
  2267. 2267.
    >You'd have plenty of time to think about that while you rest.
  2268. 2268.
    >In less than a second, you were teleported miles and miles away, along with the others.
  2269. 2269.
    >Having such a drastic change in environment leaves you dizzy every time.
  2270. 2270.
    >It's not the first time Twilight has teleported you somewhere.
  2271. 2271.
    >The last time, it left you a vomiting, disoriented mess.
  2272. 2272.
    >A mess that you had to clean up, of course.
  2273. 2273.
    >"Is everypony alright? What about you, Anon?" Twi asked, checking to make sure everything is in order.
  2274. 2274.
    "Well, I don't feel like throwing up my breakfast, so..."
  2275. 2275.
    >Your gag reflex triggered as soon as you finished talking.
  2276. 2276.
    >"Maaaaybe you should take it easy on the talking for a sec', bro."
  2277. 2277.
    >After Rainbow spoke, a mighty yawn escaped her fast horse mouth.
  2278. 2278.
    >"Twi... you mind takin' over and watching him for me?"
  2279. 2279.
    >"I've got Wonderbolt practice in the morning and I'm beat."
  2280. 2280.
     
  2281. 2281.
    >"Don't worry, Dash. I'll take care of him."
  2282. 2282.
    >You're not sure if a fan of the way she said that.
  2283. 2283.
    >"Don't go dying on me overnight, okay? I'll swing by RIGHT after practice, bro!"
  2284. 2284.
    "Later."
  2285. 2285.
    "Oh, and sorry for throwing my knife at you."
  2286. 2286.
    >"Huh? What the hay are you talkin' about? Did you hit your head or something?"
  2287. 2287.
    "Yeah... you could say tha-
  2288. 2288.
    "OUUEEUUGH-"
  2289. 2289.
    >"I warned you, didn't I? What am I gonna' do with you, huh?"
  2290. 2290.
    >"Anyways, good luck, Twi."
  2291. 2291.
    >"Good night, Rainbow Dash!" Spike happily chimed, waving goodbye to her.
  2292. 2292.
    >"B-Bye Rainbow." Fluttershy was staring at your chest, probably thinking about the damage she did.
  2293. 2293.
    >Rainbow said her last words, before zooming out of the castle.
  2294. 2294.
    >"I would appreciate it too, Twilight."
  2295. 2295.
    >"I'd stay for a while, but I have to go feed the animals, and it's getting pretty late."
  2296. 2296.
    >"No problem, Fluttershy. I'm used to Anon hanging around the castle by now, so this is no different."
  2297. 2297.
    >"Speaking of which, Spike, do you mind getting my bed ready for Anon?"
  2298. 2298.
    >"Okay! On it!"
  2299. 2299.
    >Spike, carrying your satchel, as well as his own camping bag, ran off into the hallway.
  2300. 2300.
    >He's much stronger than he lets on, for such a little guy.
  2301. 2301.
    >Fluttershy started leaving as well, heading out the double doors.
  2302. 2302.
    >"Good night, Anon. Get plenty of rest, okay? I'll come by in the morning."
  2303. 2303.
    >Nutter Butter looked back to say goodbye to you as she walked, her plot in plain view.
  2304. 2304.
    >Bad Anon.
  2305. 2305.
    >Bad.
  2306. 2306.
    >Stop looking at horse ass.
  2307. 2307.
    "Uh-huh. I'm sure I will."
  2308. 2308.
    "W-Whoa!"
  2309. 2309.
    >All of a sudden, Twilight's magic lifted you into the air, bringing you with her.
  2310. 2310.
    >"Come on, big guy. Let's get you in bed."
  2311. 2311.
    "Please don't fucking drop me."
  2312. 2312.
    >"I wouldn't dream of it; What kind of mare do you take me for?"
  2313. 2313.
    "The fucking with me type."
  2314. 2314.
    >Twi giggled playfully as she carried you off to her bed.
  2315. 2315.
     
  2316. 2316.
    >It would be funny if accepting one rapist meant accepting another.
  2317. 2317.
    >Because Twilight is being exceptionally saucy today, and you're worried for your safety.
  2318. 2318.
    >If Anon Jr. is woken from his restful slumber again, you're not accountable for what happens.
  2319. 2319.
    >As Twilight levitated you down the hallway, you contemplated what to do first after you recover.
  2320. 2320.
    >At the current moment, you're drawing a blank.
  2321. 2321.
    >"Thinking hard up there, Anon?"
  2322. 2322.
    "Hmm... you could say that."
  2323. 2323.
    >"You're acting just a liiiittle bit unusual."
  2324. 2324.
    "Let me guess. I'm more talkative and social than this?"
  2325. 2325.
    >"Thats... exactly what I was going to say. Word for word."
  2326. 2326.
    "So much has been happening lately, y'know?"
  2327. 2327.
    "It's got me thinking about stuff I normally wouldn't."
  2328. 2328.
    "I'm worried I might turn into you if this keeps up."
  2329. 2329.
    >"Turn into me? What's that supposed to mean, hmm?"
  2330. 2330.
    "A nerd."
  2331. 2331.
    >"Something tells me that's not what you meant."
  2332. 2332.
    "Nope, that's exactly what I meant."
  2333. 2333.
    "Twilight Sparkle."
  2334. 2334.
    >"Anonymous."
  2335. 2335.
    >Twi gave you a playful look, sticking her tongue out at you.
  2336. 2336.
    >She brings something out of you, and you bring something out of her.
  2337. 2337.
    >As far as you know, she doesn't act like this constantly with anypony else.
  2338. 2338.
    >It's never a dull moment with Autism Supreme.
  2339. 2339.
    >That little exchange reminded you of something.
  2340. 2340.
    "Hey, Twi."
  2341. 2341.
    >"Hmm?"
  2342. 2342.
    "Were you worried about me?"
  2343. 2343.
    >"Uhh, worried about you when?"
  2344. 2344.
    "No particular time. Just in general."
  2345. 2345.
    >"Are you okay, mister? And I'm not talking about your injuries."
  2346. 2346.
    "Answer the question, Oh Purple One."
  2347. 2347.
    >"Of course I am!"
  2348. 2348.
    >Twilight seemed thoroughly confused by your question, no shocker there.
  2349. 2349.
    "Good. That makes me really happy, Twi."
  2350. 2350.
     
  2351. 2351.
    >"There's something you're not telling me. Start talking."
  2352. 2352.
    "What, is it so wrong to ask a question like that?"
  2353. 2353.
    >"That's not a question friends normally ask each other out of the blue, Anon."
  2354. 2354.
    >"Maybe you should brush up on some of my friendship lessons."
  2355. 2355.
    "I'm gonna' brush up on you."
  2356. 2356.
    >That sounded about a million times better in your head.
  2357. 2357.
    >"Oh? When?"
  2358. 2358.
    >Shit.
  2359. 2359.
    "Forget I said anything."
  2360. 2360.
    >"Twilight, one. Anon, zero."
  2361. 2361.
    "W-We were competing?"
  2362. 2362.
    >Twi laughed heartily at your reaction, and her magic wavered for a moment.
  2363. 2363.
    "T-Twi. Please."
  2364. 2364.
    >"I won't drop you! Quit worrying so much."
  2365. 2365.
    "You telling me that is rich."
  2366. 2366.
    >This conversation is everlasting.
  2367. 2367.
    >One of you, doesn't matter who, always has a witty retort cocked and loaded.
  2368. 2368.
    >After that playful chatting, Twi finally brought you to her room.
  2369. 2369.
    >It wouldn't surprise you if she purposefully walked slower this entire time.
  2370. 2370.
    >Spike left your satchel right by the bed, ready and waiting for when you'd need it.
  2371. 2371.
    >"Alright, momma's gonna' tuck you in."
  2372. 2372.
    "You're enjoying this way too much."
  2373. 2373.
    >"It's not often that I have you to myself like this, let me enjoy it."
  2374. 2374.
    "Not often? What about the entirety of last week?"
  2375. 2375.
    >"This time is different, Anon."
  2376. 2376.
    >Twi levitated you over to her bed, laying you onto it.
  2377. 2377.
    "Not sure if I like the sound of that."
  2378. 2378.
    >Twilight stood up on her rear hooves, placing her front hooves on the bedside.
  2379. 2379.
    >"You're lucky you're injured, Anon."
  2380. 2380.
    >"There's something I've been wanting to test out."
  2381. 2381.
    "You can test out a hug, if you want."
  2382. 2382.
    >"A hug? Not much experimenting to be had there, Mr. Human."
  2383. 2383.
    "Purple horse hug human. Hug human now."
  2384. 2384.
    >"Alright, alright..."
  2385. 2385.
     
  2386. 2386.
    >Twi wrapped her hooves around you, mostly the neck area, to avoid putting pressure on your chest.
  2387. 2387.
    >You brought a hand to her mane, scritching behind her ears.
  2388. 2388.
    >Her ears flicked up and down; Your inner 'HNNNNGH' was in full force.
  2389. 2389.
    >It only grew stronger as she pulled back from the hug, looking you right in the eyes.
  2390. 2390.
    >You've never had her this close to you before, not like this, at least.
  2391. 2391.
    >This is exactly what you needed at the end of that dream.
  2392. 2392.
    >"Well?"
  2393. 2393.
    "Got what I wanted."
  2394. 2394.
    >"Are you sure that's it?"
  2395. 2395.
    "If there's something else YOU want, feel free to speak up, Ms. Sparkle."
  2396. 2396.
    >Your eyes widened as Twilight leaned in, pressing her lips against yours.
  2397. 2397.
    >After a few, admittedly awkward seconds, she pulled away.
  2398. 2398.
    >It took your brain a few moments to fully catch up.
  2399. 2399.
    >That's the first time you've ever kissed a pony, and it was weird.
  2400. 2400.
    >But you know, it's nothing serious, really.
  2401. 2401.
    >Save for the fact that she's just shoved her horse tongue down your fucking throat.
  2402. 2402.
    >The sudden act shocked you, but you didn't want to show her your nerves, so you simply pulled back.
  2403. 2403.
    >A horse of this nature would surely use that against you; You've got to do better.
  2404. 2404.
    >Especially after the weakness you displayed to Celestia.
  2405. 2405.
    "Couldn't control yourself, you little sperg?"
  2406. 2406.
    "Last time I checked, you don't just kiss your friends out of nowhere."
  2407. 2407.
    >Your unwillingness to lose lets her get away with all kinds of things.
  2408. 2408.
    >This is definitely one of those times.
  2409. 2409.
    >"Wow. No compliments or anything?"
  2410. 2410.
    "Eh. I've had be... Let me not finish that sentence."
  2411. 2411.
    >You've fallen right into her trap.
  2412. 2412.
    >Foolish, foolish Anon.
  2413. 2413.
    >"Go on." Twi replied, giving you the world's deadliest bedroom eyes.
  2414. 2414.
    >That face could fucking kill.
  2415. 2415.
    >For an egghead, she has no business looking this good.
  2416. 2416.
    "Ahem... Anyway, what are we going to do about the whole possibly broken ribs thing?"
  2417. 2417.
    "I'm guessing I'm due for the Ponyville clinic in the morning."
  2418. 2418.
    >"Actually... the clinic has been closed for a while."
  2419. 2419.
    "For a while? How long has it been?"
  2420. 2420.
    >"About... four days now."
  2421. 2421.
    >"There was an accident, something to do with chemicals, I think."
  2422. 2422.
    "Fuck."
  2423. 2423.
    >"Luckily, Nurse Redheart wouldn't mind coming by to treat you herself."
  2424. 2424.
     
  2425. 2425.
    "Really? Surely, she's got other-"
  2426. 2426.
    >"Anon, trust me, she would jump at the chance to help you."
  2427. 2427.
    >"She's been dying of boredom for the last few days."
  2428. 2428.
    "Hmm... sounds like she's been chatting you up."
  2429. 2429.
    >"I've been dropping by her home whenever I can, just to say hello."
  2430. 2430.
    >"Before that accident, I was helping her... 'x-ray' a few patients."
  2431. 2431.
    "The way you said that made it sound like something unorthodox."
  2432. 2432.
    >"No, no, It's nothing like that."
  2433. 2433.
    >"I just scanned over their bodies with my magic, and told her what I saw."
  2434. 2434.
    >"That's probably what I'll end up doing to you in the morning after I bring her over."
  2435. 2435.
    "As long as you don't accidentally zap me with magic."
  2436. 2436.
    >"If I zap you, it'll be on purpose."
  2437. 2437.
    "Twi, that's a terrible thing to make a joke about."
  2438. 2438.
    >"I'd never hurt you, Anon. You know that."
  2439. 2439.
    >You felt a soft coat and snout as Twilight cuddled her face against yours.
  2440. 2440.
    >That dream did a number on you in more ways than you can count.
  2441. 2441.
    >Would you have accepted this much affection from horses before?
  2442. 2442.
    >Would you even consider getting involved with a horse?
  2443. 2443.
    >You acted as if you weren't planning on it when Celestia brought it up.
  2444. 2444.
    >That's completely true, though.
  2445. 2445.
    >You aren't, but It's sort of... happening.
  2446. 2446.
    >Which begs the question, who do you have such feelings for at the moment?
  2447. 2447.
    >"No petting this time, hmm?"
  2448. 2448.
    "What are you, a cat?"
  2449. 2449.
    >"I'll raise my flank in the air if you want."
  2450. 2450.
    "Out."
  2451. 2451.
    >"It's my room, Anon."
  2452. 2452.
    "Get-"
  2453. 2453.
    >"Okay, okay, I'll get back to my studies. I wasn't ready to sleep anyway."
  2454. 2454.
    "You WILL be getting some sleep tonight, though... right?"
  2455. 2455.
    >"Nah. As soon as Redheart and I finish looking you over in the morning, I'll head straight to bed."
  2456. 2456.
    "Alright, Twi. Don't overdo it. You remember what happened the last time you didn't get sleep."
  2457. 2457.
    >"Aww, are you worried about me, Anon?"
  2458. 2458.
    "Begone, Purple One."
  2459. 2459.
    >Purple Intelligence finally took her leave, heading back to her treasure trove of books.
  2460. 2460.
    >You're not sure if you'd survive sleeping in the same bed as Twilight.
  2461. 2461.
    >You'd be lucky to get even a wink of sleep through her constant teasing.
  2462. 2462.
    >Closing your eyes, you relaxed your muscles and took a deep breath.
  2463. 2463.
    >Today was probably one of the most eventful days since you've been in Equestria.
  2464. 2464.
    >You're not sure if you'd prefer it to stay that way or not.
  2465. 2465.
    >You breathed your last conscious breath for the night, and passed out.
  2466. 2466.
     
  2467. 2467.
    _
  2468. 2468.
     
  2469. 2469.
    >22nd.
  2470. 2470.
    >The sounds of casual conversation passed your hearing, arousing you from your slumber.
  2471. 2471.
    >There's always something funny about waking up.
  2472. 2472.
    >That wonderful groggy feeling you get where you're a little woozy .
  2473. 2473.
    >Which is funny, because you don't feel like that right now at all.
  2474. 2474.
    >As a matter of fact, you feel exceptionally well rested.
  2475. 2475.
    >It's enough to make you want to jump out of bed.
  2476. 2476.
    >"A-Anon, don't move so much!"
  2477. 2477.
    >You looked up to see Twi and Redheart staring at you like you're crazy.
  2478. 2478.
    >Twi had called out to you, urging you not to get out of bed.
  2479. 2479.
    >"Anonymous, please, lay still so I can-" Redheart began to speak, before you interjected.
  2480. 2480.
    "What?"
  2481. 2481.
    >"Your injury! Twilight said you could hardly stand last night because of it!"
  2482. 2482.
    "Yeah, but it doesn't hurt at all right now. In fact..."
  2483. 2483.
    >"That doesn't mean you should just-" Twi continued on, but stopped when you hopped out of bed.
  2484. 2484.
    "I feel... fine! Great, even!"
  2485. 2485.
    >"T-Twilight, scan Anonymous for me, if you would."
  2486. 2486.
    >"I-I'm on it!"
  2487. 2487.
    >Twilight's magic ran over your body like one of those scanners in a sci-fi movie.
  2488. 2488.
    >"Seriously, Anon. As much pain as you were in last night, you should know better than to..."
  2489. 2489.
    "Better than to what?"
  2490. 2490.
    >"Uhh..."
  2491. 2491.
    >"What do you see, Twilight?"
  2492. 2492.
    >"Well, I expected to see some fractures in his ribs, or maybe some swelling..."
  2493. 2493.
    >"...And I do, but it's so insignificant that he may as well not be injured!"
  2494. 2494.
    >"In fact, his bones are... they're healing themselves!"
  2495. 2495.
    >"H-Healing themselves? What do you mean, Twilight?"
  2496. 2496.
    >"It's hard to see because of how small it is, but the fractures are... stitching themselves?"
  2497. 2497.
    >Twilight finished that sentence with a curious tone, and she sounds just as bewildered as Redheart.
  2498. 2498.
    >"Stitching? By Celestia, just what are you seeing in there?"
  2499. 2499.
     
  2500. 2500.
    "I tried to tell you two!"
  2501. 2501.
    "When I woke up, I felt incredible! Like Fluttershy never tackled me in the first place!"
  2502. 2502.
    "It was mostly in my left rib, but now, there's no pain, no discomfort, nothing!"
  2503. 2503.
    "Here, let me prove it..."
  2504. 2504.
    >You raised your right hand, beating it against your chest.
  2505. 2505.
    "See?"
  2506. 2506.
    >"Twilight, no offense, but... did you bring me to a patient that can heal themselves?"
  2507. 2507.
    >"I-I didn't mean to! He's never displayed any kind of... whatever this is!"
  2508. 2508.
    >Twilight went full on nerd mode; You could feel her magic focusing on your chest.
  2509. 2509.
    >"Do y'all have some kind of weird human power that ya' haven't told us about?"
  2510. 2510.
    >A familiar voice, one belonging to a particular farm horse, sounded from outside Twi's room.
  2511. 2511.
    "AJ?"
  2512. 2512.
    >Twi's door swung fully open, and in came the rest of the Mane 6, including Spike.
  2513. 2513.
    >"Hiya, Nonny!"
  2514. 2514.
    >Pinkie was hopping about as she usually would, so it's nice to see that she's feeling better.
  2515. 2515.
    >"H-Hi, Anon. Thank goodness you're feeling better... I think." Fluttershy sounded very, very pleased.
  2516. 2516.
    >The guilt Fluttershy felt from what happened last night sounds like it's already out the door.
  2517. 2517.
    >"And here I was, thinking you'd be a mess this morning. Good to see you, Anonymous."
  2518. 2518.
    "Hey, Rarity. And no, unfortunately, you don't get to see me at my lowest point today."
  2519. 2519.
    >"I was under the impression your little mishap in Manehattan was your lowest point."
  2520. 2520.
    "SSHHHH! SSHH! Don't say anything about that! Remember our deal?"
  2521. 2521.
    >"How could I ever forget? You were-"
  2522. 2522.
    "Rarity."
  2523. 2523.
    >"What? I'm a lady of my word! A deal is a deal."
  2524. 2524.
    "I've got my eyes on you, you uppity little horse..."
  2525. 2525.
    >"We didn't wanna' disturb y'all, so we were just hangin' out in the hallway, listenin'."
  2526. 2526.
    >"Fluttershy kept us busy explainin' what even happened yesterday in the first place."
  2527. 2527.
    >"There's nothing TO disturb now! Anon here already healed himself in his sleep! I can't believe it!"
  2528. 2528.
    >Twi pointed a hoof at you, still ecstatic from this new discovery.
  2529. 2529.
    >Spike and Rainbow approached you, looking over your form.
  2530. 2530.
     
  2531. 2531.
    >"He... definitely looks healthy. You should have seen him last night, Redheart." Spike noted.
  2532. 2532.
    >"Yeah, you were whining and crying like a baby last night, weren't you, bro?"
  2533. 2533.
    >Rainbow was laughing her flank off, flying upside down and crying tears of unabashed elation.
  2534. 2534.
    "Bullshit."
  2535. 2535.
    >"Trust me, whatever Fluttershy did to him yesterday, it was bad enough that he couldn't even get up..."
  2536. 2536.
    >"...So, how'd ya' do it, Anon? Come on, tell us!" Rainbow continued, flying up to you.
  2537. 2537.
    "No clue, bro."
  2538. 2538.
    >"Huh? Whaddaya' mean, no clue?" Rainbow got in your face, eyeing you as if she were suspicious.
  2539. 2539.
    >"You sounded fairly confident that you were healed, even with a lack of pain in mind." Redheart added.
  2540. 2540.
    "All I know is that it felt... natural. Like there was something telling me I was fine."
  2541. 2541.
    "I woke up feeling like a million bits! Don't think I've ever had such a good rest before."
  2542. 2542.
    >"You'd better apologize to Nurse Redheart, bro. She came here for nothing." Spike said, giving you a sly look.
  2543. 2543.
    >"No, it's quite alright. I'm... more shocked than anything, and at least this ended my boredom!"
  2544. 2544.
    >Redheart giggled, sitting on her hooves in front of you.
  2545. 2545.
    >"Is it safe to assume you'll be able to handle things from here, Anonymous?"
  2546. 2546.
    "Y-Yeah. Seems like I've got healing powers, apparently."
  2547. 2547.
    >When you were younger, you had a hard time hiding your attraction from female doctors.
  2548. 2548.
    >That hasn't changed at all, even in Horse World(TM).
  2549. 2549.
    >There's something about her bright, crystal blue eyes, white coat, and pink mane.
  2550. 2550.
    >It's such a beautiful combination of colors.
  2551. 2551.
    >"Well, in that case, I'll take my leave. Make sure he stays safe, okay, girls?"
  2552. 2552.
    >"Leave it to us! We'll watch him, 24/7!" Rainbow exclaimed, following Nurse Redheart to the door.
  2553. 2553.
    >"Oh, and Fluttershy, too! No offense."
  2554. 2554.
    >"It's okay..." Fluttershy cantered over to your side, rubbing against your leg.
  2555. 2555.
    >"I remember when I was in love..." Rarity sighed, sounding like she was travelling down memory lane.
  2556. 2556.
    "Whoa, now. Don't get it twisted. Fluttershy and I are friends."
  2557. 2557.
    "Okay? F-r-i-e-n-d-s."
  2558. 2558.
     
  2559. 2559.
    >"Would you like me to help you plan your next date together?"
  2560. 2560.
    >"Y-Yes." Fluttershy quickly spoke, jumping at the chance to be associated with you in such a way.
  2561. 2561.
    "I swear, you're just as bad as Twilight, Rara."
  2562. 2562.
    >"Is that any way to speak in front of a lady, Anonymous?"
  2563. 2563.
    "Being female won't save you from my judgement, I'm afraid."
  2564. 2564.
    >Speaking of Grand Autismo, she was stifling laughter, as usual.
  2565. 2565.
    "Celestia, help me..."
  2566. 2566.
    >"I've got another errand to take care of before our lunch, so I'll see you at Wendigo's later, bro."
  2567. 2567.
    >"Twilight is probably gonna' spend the next hour dissecting you, and I don't wanna' see that."
  2568. 2568.
    "Later, Dash."
  2569. 2569.
    >"I-I actually do want to see-"
  2570. 2570.
    "No. You're not dissecting me. Especially not while you're a giggling mess."
  2571. 2571.
    >"But-"
  2572. 2572.
    "I said no. Bad Twilight. Bad."
  2573. 2573.
    >"You never let me have any fun, Anon."
  2574. 2574.
    "Keep telling yourself that."
  2575. 2575.
    >"A-Actually, if everypony doesn't mind, I wanted to talk to Nonny-Wonny about something..."
  2576. 2576.
    >"Oh! Of course, go ahead, Pinkie!" Twilight finally stopped teasing you long enough to change the subject.
  2577. 2577.
    >She yawned, the surprise of the situation beginning to wear off, as the urge to sleep crept up on her.
  2578. 2578.
    >"I'm gonna' go nap in the library, if you don't mind."
  2579. 2579.
    "Go right ahead, Twi. I'd be mad if you tried to stay up even longer than you already have."
  2580. 2580.
    "And you'd better not start rummaging through books trying to figure out what's going on with me."
  2581. 2581.
    "Get some sleep. We'll start doing all of that research later. Not now.
  2582. 2582.
    >"H-How did you know I was going to-"
  2583. 2583.
    "You think you're smart, Ms. Sparkle, but I'm always two steps ahead of you. Now go beddy-bye."
  2584. 2584.
    >"Fine. Sleep first, research later. I promise."
  2585. 2585.
    >"I'll see you later, bro!" Spike ran out the door with Twilight, waving goodbye to you for now.
  2586. 2586.
    >Ponko's face seemed bright and cheery, but her voice conveyed a different tone, enough for you to pick up on it.
  2587. 2587.
    >Also, Pinkie calling you "Nonny-Wonny" gave you flashbacks to the dream, causing you to shiver.
  2588. 2588.
    >The mere thought of that horrible experience strikes you like cold wind every single time.
  2589. 2589.
    >"Just don't break him when you're finished, okay?" Rarity teased, taking her prim and proper leave.
  2590. 2590.
    >From what you can tell, Rarity doesn't seem to have as much interest in you as Twilight does.
  2591. 2591.
    >Even so, she'll still tease the absolute shit out of you.
  2592. 2592.
    "Out! Chop-chop! You heard the mare!"
  2593. 2593.
    "That includes you, Fluttershy."
  2594. 2594.
    >"Eep!"
  2595. 2595.
    >Her signature "eep" sound escaped her lips, implying she was lost in wonderland rubbing against you.
  2596. 2596.
    >Of course, she went right back to it, not that you expected anything different.
  2597. 2597.
     
  2598. 2598.
    >"I'll catch y'all later, Anonymous. Stay out of trouble, y'hear? Healin', or no healin'."
  2599. 2599.
    >"I want ya' alive for our next cider session."
  2600. 2600.
    "Will do! And uhh... I won't miss the session like I did last time."
  2601. 2601.
    >"Don't break a promise to a farmgirl, Anon. I'll hold ya' to that."
  2602. 2602.
    >"And if y'all could refrain from goin' crazy on Anon again, that'd be swell, Fluttershy."
  2603. 2603.
    >"Eep!" Fluttershy ceased her leg nuzzling in response to AJ's words.
  2604. 2604.
    >"By the way, Anonymous, I left a little somethin' for ya' in your fridge. Don't ask how I got in your house."
  2605. 2605.
    "It would have been less suspicious if you stopped after the first sentence."
  2606. 2606.
    >"That ain't how you show gratitude, partner."
  2607. 2607.
    "Where I come from, free food is a pretty big deal, so I'll give you a real thanks later, alright?"
  2608. 2608.
    >"Y'all don't have to do that, but I guess I'll look forward to it."
  2609. 2609.
    >"Gotta' get back to the farm now."
  2610. 2610.
    "Bye, AJ. Now..."
  2611. 2611.
    >Looking down at Fluttershy, you gave her a nudge towards the door.
  2612. 2612.
    >Your hands pushed at her flank, and it sounded like she came right then and there.
  2613. 2613.
    >"A-Anon! Do t-that aga-"
  2614. 2614.
    "Get the fuck out, you small yellow equine."
  2615. 2615.
    >"F-Fuck me."
  2616. 2616.
    >You bent over, picked up the inappropriate horse, and carried her out of the room.
  2617. 2617.
    "C'mon, Fluttershy. I'll talk to you later. In fact, just wait outside."
  2618. 2618.
    "And please, don't listen in on the conversation. Pinkie would be upset."
  2619. 2619.
    >"O-Ok..."
  2620. 2620.
    >After dropping Peanut Flutter Cups on her ass in the hallway, you closed the door to Twi's room.
  2621. 2621.
    "Alright, tell it to me straight, Pinks."
  2622. 2622.
    "What's on your mind?"
  2623. 2623.
    >"Gee, you don't waste time, do ya', Nonny?"
  2624. 2624.
    "I mean, after the way you were acting two days ago, I'm still a little concerned."
  2625. 2625.
    "You seemed fine this morning, but I was still ready to sit down and ask you myself."
  2626. 2626.
    >"Y-Yeah. It's about... Fluttershy. Sort of."
  2627. 2627.
    "You and her still haven't had the chance to talk that out, huh?"
  2628. 2628.
    >"That's the thing... Umm... I mayyyybe sorta... kinda'..."
  2629. 2629.
    "...Have been avoiding her?"
  2630. 2630.
    >Pinkie looked you right in the eyes, before averting her gaze towards the ground.
  2631. 2631.
    "Now, why is a pony like you avoiding a chat with her friend?"
  2632. 2632.
    "She didn't exactly mean to do that to you, Pinks. You know that, right?"
  2633. 2633.
    >"I-I know! It's just... well, normally I would have told her what I felt by now!"
  2634. 2634.
    "There's something else, isn't there? I can tell."
  2635. 2635.
    "Why don't you start by opening up to me about it all?"
  2636. 2636.
     
  2637. 2637.
    >Pinkie, in reaction to you asking her to open up, suddenly had a case of the Sniffles(TM).
  2638. 2638.
    >Her eyes were teary, and you could tell the floodgates were about to open.
  2639. 2639.
    "Whoa, whoa, whoa! Pinkie!"
  2640. 2640.
    >You rushed to her side, kneeled down at her height, and did what you do best.
  2641. 2641.
    >Listening to your friends' problems.
  2642. 2642.
    >Well, recently, anyway.
  2643. 2643.
    >"S-She w-w-would come by e-every day, a-a-and tell me it's t-time to fuck, and..."
  2644. 2644.
    >"...I didn't wanna' tell her n-no! If I did, she got AAAAAANGRYYYY!"
  2645. 2645.
    >And there go the waterworks.
  2646. 2646.
    >She was crying a literal river of tears, and you immediately hugged her to calm her down.
  2647. 2647.
    >A few more minutes of tears like that, and Twi's room would get flooded.
  2648. 2648.
    >You rocked back and forth with Ponka in your arms, rubbing the back of her head.
  2649. 2649.
    "And then what happened?"
  2650. 2650.
    >"T-Then, s-she didn't come by the day you all w-went to Taco Del P-Pone!"
  2651. 2651.
    >"B-B-B-But the worst part was when I told her I was in l-love with somepony, and s-she didn't stop!"
  2652. 2652.
    >"I-I told her, I wanted to s-save myself for them, but..."
  2653. 2653.
    >Holy shit.
  2654. 2654.
    "Y-You're in love? Jesus, Pinks."
  2655. 2655.
    "Let it all out. I'll have to dry off before lunch, but that's okay."
  2656. 2656.
    "None of that is going to happen again, okay? Fluttershy is sorry about what happened."
  2657. 2657.
    "And another thing, I know how that feels, Pinkie."
  2658. 2658.
    >By this point, she was softly weeping, which is a million times better than the waterfall of tears.
  2659. 2659.
    "I had my virginity taken by somepony I wasn't planning on losing it to, as well."
  2660. 2660.
    >"Y-You did? W-Was it Fluttershy?"
  2661. 2661.
    "Ehh... close, but not quite.
  2662. 2662.
    >That accomplishment belongs to dream AJ, and even though she wasn't real, it felt like it.
  2663. 2663.
    "But anyways, to get my mind off of it, I just think about how great it'll be after I..."
  2664. 2664.
    "...Y'know, have that experience with somepony I actually intended to have it with."
  2665. 2665.
    "Somepony I like, or really just... somepony who isn't trying to rape me, honestly."
  2666. 2666.
    "You lose your virginity twice, Ponka. Once physically, twice emotionally."
  2667. 2667.
    "That's what I think, at least."
  2668. 2668.
    >"You... always seem to know what to say, Anon."
  2669. 2669.
    "I'm a fucking genius. Duh."
  2670. 2670.
    >You shook her around a bit, ruffling her mane with your comforting monkey hands.
  2671. 2671.
    "It might be a bit much, so don't worry about telling the others so soon if you can't handle it."
  2672. 2672.
    "I didn't even know about the whole being in love, and saving yourself part..."
  2673. 2673.
    >"N-No problem, Anon. I'm just glad that you listened to me. It makes me really, really happy."
  2674. 2674.
    >Pinkie stared into your eyes with a great deal of appreciation, and something else.
  2675. 2675.
    >Something else that you couldn't place your finger on, but it was intense.
  2676. 2676.
    >A sense of longing, maybe?
  2677. 2677.
     
  2678. 2678.
    "Anytime, Pinks. I mean it. If it starts bothering you again, come to me right away."
  2679. 2679.
    "Just do me a favor, okay?"
  2680. 2680.
    >"What's that, Nonny?"
  2681. 2681.
    "You've gotta' talk it out with Fluttershy, okay? One on one."
  2682. 2682.
    "I'm glad telling me about it helped, but you've gotta' nip this in the bud."
  2683. 2683.
    "Otherwise, it's going to be really fucking awkward whenever you're around her."
  2684. 2684.
    >"I-I will. I'll talk to her right after this."
  2685. 2685.
    "Good girl."
  2686. 2686.
    >As you continued to pet Ponko, she started nuzzling against your hands.
  2687. 2687.
    >She's being extra affectionate today, but it's probably just because of the moment.
  2688. 2688.
    "By the way, do you think you could tell me who you've got the hots for? If it's not too much."
  2689. 2689.
    "Maybe it'll help get more of that stuff off your chest."
  2690. 2690.
    >"O-Oh! Uhh... I'll tell you another day, Nonny!"
  2691. 2691.
    >"You'll be the first pony... err... human that I tell!"
  2692. 2692.
    "As long as you don't feel like you have to, that's fine by me. I'd love to hear who it is."
  2693. 2693.
    "Now, begone with you, Oh Pink One! I shall speak with you another time."
  2694. 2694.
    >"Right away, your monkey-ness!"
  2695. 2695.
    >Monkey-ness?
  2696. 2696.
    >Pinkie hopped her way out of Twi's room, and the door magically swung open to let her out.
  2697. 2697.
    >You swear you'll never understand that horse.
  2698. 2698.
    >With that out of the way for now, you thought about what to do next.
  2699. 2699.
    >After all, you're just sitting in here by yourself.
  2700. 2700.
    >You woke up a little too late for breakfast, so really, all there is to do is wait until lunch.
  2701. 2701.
    >Your thoughts returned to your newfound healing abilities, and what they might mean for the future.
  2702. 2702.
    >Perhaps you can use it on others, too.
  2703. 2703.
    >The conversation you had with Celestia a while ago cropped up in your mind.
  2704. 2704.
    >She said you had a gift of some kind, whatever that may be.
  2705. 2705.
    >But now, if this is what she was talking about, that gift is beginning to unfold.
  2706. 2706.
    >Looks like you're due to have another chat with her pretty soon, so you can make sense of it.
  2707. 2707.
    >Either way, you've still gotta' think of something to do after lunch.
  2708. 2708.
    >This is just how your brain works; You always try to keep yourself busy ahead of time.
  2709. 2709.
    >Perhaps you can pick up Sassy for dinner or something.
  2710. 2710.
    >Hell, Lyra can join in on that, too.
  2711. 2711.
    >As you left, Fluttershy and Pinkie weren't in the hallway, and probably took their conversation elsewhere.
  2712. 2712.
    >Now that you've got the rest of your day semi-filled out, you headed to Wendigo's, feeling refreshed.
  2713. 2713.
     
  2714. 2714.
    >Looking up the night sky, you exhaled a heavy breath, your back to the wall of Taco Del Pone.
  2715. 2715.
    >You were right beside the backdoor, waiting for one pony in particular to get off work.
  2716. 2716.
    >It'd be funny if you stood outside to surprise Sassy as she clocked out.
  2717. 2717.
    >To you, anyway.
  2718. 2718.
    >She probably wouldn't find it very humorous at all, but that's what makes it hilarious.
  2719. 2719.
    >It would've been a little lonely outside, were it not for a particular mint-colored horse.
  2720. 2720.
    >"Whatcha' thinking about, Anon?" Lyra asked, her eyes glued to your hands.
  2721. 2721.
    >Taking your eyes off of her for too long meant getting drool on your fingers, so you remained watchful.
  2722. 2722.
    "The future. What I'm going to do next. Stuff like that."
  2723. 2723.
    "Today had a lot of surprises."
  2724. 2724.
    "For one, Rainbow told me she might be winning The Flier of the Year award."
  2725. 2725.
    "I wouldn't know exactly how big, but apparently that's a huge deal."
  2726. 2726.
    >"Tell her I said congratulations! You should, like, have a party for her!"
  2727. 2727.
    "Already planning on that, don't worry. And you're invited, by the way."
  2728. 2728.
    >"I'd be upset if you didn't let me join in."
  2729. 2729.
    >"By the way, can I just say... you're really attractive, Anon."
  2730. 2730.
    "Wow. I never would have guessed. Even though you always tell me that."
  2731. 2731.
    >"No, seriously! Especially when you're deep in thought like that."
  2732. 2732.
    >"It makes you look... mysterious. And cool. And sexy."
  2733. 2733.
    "One of these days, I'm telling Bon Bon some of the things you say to me."
  2734. 2734.
    >"She's not a filly; She can handle it."
  2735. 2735.
    "Maybe some of the things you've DONE to me, too..."
  2736. 2736.
    >"O-Okay, you don't have to go that far."
  2737. 2737.
    "Yeah, that's what I thought."
  2738. 2738.
    >Just then, the backdoor swung open, further than you expected it to.
  2739. 2739.
    >Cold metal made harsh contact with your face, knocking you right in the nose.
  2740. 2740.
    "FUCK-"
  2741. 2741.
    >"A-Anon! Are you okay? Let me see..."
  2742. 2742.
    >Lyra inspected your face, checking to make sure that door didn't just destroy your nose.
  2743. 2743.
    >"Whew. You'll be fine."
  2744. 2744.
    >Even if it did, you'd probably just heal it off.
  2745. 2745.
     
  2746. 2746.
    >"Had a feeling you'd be back here."
  2747. 2747.
    >You knew it was Sassy who opened the door, but you weren't expecting her to say that.
  2748. 2748.
    "H-How? Also, why'd you open the door so fucking wide?"
  2749. 2749.
    >"Ugh, I literally saw you walk by the window and go behind the restaurant."
  2750. 2750.
    >"Try to be a little more subtle next time."
  2751. 2751.
    "Again, why'd you open the door like that?"
  2752. 2752.
    >"I also had a feeling you'd try and surprise me. That, and I don't like you."
  2753. 2753.
    "You sure don't mince words, do you, Sassy?"
  2754. 2754.
    >"Never have, never will."
  2755. 2755.
    >Reaching into your hoodie, you pulled out a small bag, containing about twenty bits.
  2756. 2756.
    >"She seems... difficult." Lyra whispered, hiding behind you.
  2757. 2757.
    >"I heard that."
  2758. 2758.
    >"Oh...hehe...heh..." Lyra seemed to shrink down several sizes, making herself as small as possible.
  2759. 2759.
    "Lyra, this is Sassy. My meat dealer.
  2760. 2760.
    >"M-Meat dealer?"
  2761. 2761.
    "Here you go. Is this enough for you to not hate my guts, Sass?"
  2762. 2762.
    >"Mmm... close. You're five bits short. And never call me that again."
  2763. 2763.
    "I was hoping you'd turn on your 'nice' customer service voice."
  2764. 2764.
    >"Golly, thanks for the donation, mister!"
  2765. 2765.
    "HNNNNNGHHH"
  2766. 2766.
    >"Happy?" Sassy asked, tapping her hoof on the ground in impatience.
  2767. 2767.
    >"Good grief..." Lyra couldn't believe it.
  2768. 2768.
    >The first time she did that, you were just as surprised.
  2769. 2769.
    >"S-So Anon, where are we having dinner?"
  2770. 2770.
    >Something tells you Hand Horse and Fast Food Horse might not get along too well.
  2771. 2771.
    "I was thinking we could sit down at Spaghetti Marehouse and have a nice meal."
  2772. 2772.
    >"At least you've got good taste. When you aren't buying cans of meat substitute like a freak, anyway."
  2773. 2773.
    "I appreciate the kind words, Sassy."
  2774. 2774.
    >"Yeah, yeah, you're welcome. Let's get going."
  2775. 2775.
    >"Tomorrow is my day off, so don't waste my time."
  2776. 2776.
    "Wouldn't dream of it."
  2777. 2777.
    >"Lead the way, Anon! I haven't been to Spaghetti Marehouse in a while, they're like, so expensive!"
  2778. 2778.
    >"Dear Celestia, where do you get all of these bits from?"
  2779. 2779.
    "Funny you should mention her, it's actually..."
  2780. 2780.
    >Walking off into the night, you continued chatting up Sassy and Lyra.
  2781. 2781.
     
  2782. 2782.
    >"Good evening, ladies! Right this way, I'll have you seated in just a-"
  2783. 2783.
    >The bathrooms in this place are fucking microscopic, but that shouldn't be surprising.
  2784. 2784.
    >They're built for ponies, not for you.
  2785. 2785.
    >Sassy and Lyra were standing beside one of the hosts, all three of them were staring at you.
  2786. 2786.
    >Especially the host.
  2787. 2787.
    "What? I just got out of the bathroom."
  2788. 2788.
    >He's shitting the bed for absolutely no reason.
  2789. 2789.
    >Wait, never mind.
  2790. 2790.
    >For anypony that's never seen a human before, that reaction is par for the course.
  2791. 2791.
    >Sighing, you waved a hand at the host in attempt to "wake" him up.
  2792. 2792.
    >All that did was encourage him to start running in the other direction.
  2793. 2793.
    "Listen, buddy. Just get us a fucking table."
  2794. 2794.
    >"O-O-Of c-course, s-sir! R-Right away!"
  2795. 2795.
    >He sprinted off somewhere at top speeds, so that's probably your queue to follow him.
  2796. 2796.
    "Welp. You two can go first."
  2797. 2797.
    >"Hmph. Chivalry will get you nowhere."
  2798. 2798.
    >Sassy walked on ahead with her head held high, and Lyra trotted close behind her.
  2799. 2799.
    >"Thanks, Anon. I appreciate your good manners!"
  2800. 2800.
    >"I don't."
  2801. 2801.
    >Lyra gave you this look that just screamed "What the fuck is this bitch's problem?"
  2802. 2802.
    >You shrugged your shoulders, not knowing how to answer that question.
  2803. 2803.
    >A good guess could be the long-lasting effects of customer service jobs on your personality.
  2804. 2804.
    >And if that's not it, you've got nothing.
  2805. 2805.
    >"YO! ANONYMOUS! WHAT'S UP?!"
  2806. 2806.
    >Turning your head to address what you assume to be a mare calling you, you spotted Vinyl.
  2807. 2807.
    >That's a face you didn't expect to see in a fancy place like this.
  2808. 2808.
    >She's sitting right next to Octavia, too, so that probably explains why she's here.
  2809. 2809.
    >Her outrageously loud greeting alerted almost every pony in the building.
  2810. 2810.
    >Those headphones of hers are seemingly always on full blast, and you wonder if she can even hear herself.
  2811. 2811.
    >You nervously waved back, not wanting to draw more attention to yourself than you already do by default.
  2812. 2812.
    >Octavia, much like Sassy, wasn't having it, and quickly drew Vinyl's attention away from you.
  2813. 2813.
    >Are you a bad influence or something?
  2814. 2814.
    >Once the three of you caught up to the frantic host, he ushed your little group into a small booth.
  2815. 2815.
    >Small for you, of course.
  2816. 2816.
    >You're going to take up so much fucking space.
  2817. 2817.
    >"W-What can I g-get for you three while y-you wai-"
  2818. 2818.
    >"Spaghetti. Now. And you'd better bring it out here fast, or you can say goodbye to your future kids."
  2819. 2819.
    >"I'm not playing around; I don't have time to wait all night."
  2820. 2820.
    >"A-And the d-d-d-drinks?"
  2821. 2821.
    >Sassy merely glared at him in response, and you've never seen a more scared stallion in your life.
  2822. 2822.
    >"EEEEEEE!"
  2823. 2823.
    >The host ran off, screaming something towards the back of the kitchen about spaghetti.
  2824. 2824.
     
  2825. 2825.
    >Truth be told, spaghetti is exactly what you came here for.
  2826. 2826.
    >The question would be if that was what Lyra wanted.
  2827. 2827.
    "Lyra? Are you fine with that?"
  2828. 2828.
    >"I-I mean... hopefully we get our drinks? Even though you didn't order any..."
  2829. 2829.
    >"We will. I made sure of that."
  2830. 2830.
    "Alllright then."
  2831. 2831.
    >She really threatened him with the loss of his 'future kids'.
  2832. 2832.
    >That's insane.
  2833. 2833.
    >And hot.
  2834. 2834.
    >You've got problems.
  2835. 2835.
    "Hey, Lyra, mind if I sit down first?"
  2836. 2836.
    "It's better for you if you're not by the window, I'm too big."
  2837. 2837.
    >"Good point..."
  2838. 2838.
    >Obviously, Sassy sat by herself.
  2839. 2839.
    >And not a moment sooner, the host returned with three massive plates of spaghetti, and 3 drinks.
  2840. 2840.
    >With each cup and platter perilously wobbling around on his tray, it's a shocker that he hasn't dropped anything.
  2841. 2841.
    >Last time you checked, the portions at this restaurant are NOT this big.
  2842. 2842.
    >Everything looked amazing, though.
  2843. 2843.
    >At the speed your food was delivered, you'd think that he gave you someone else's order.
  2844. 2844.
    >After seeing that desperate look in his eyes, it doesn't sound completely out of the question.
  2845. 2845.
    >"There. Was that so hard?"
  2846. 2846.
    >Sassy, even when showing a teeny-tiny crumb of appreciation, still terrifies the shit out of this stallion.
  2847. 2847.
    >The guy is running away again.
  2848. 2848.
    >He's just looking out for his family jewels, but he did the job, there's no reason for him to-
  2849. 2849.
    >Your train of thought was interrupted as Sassy hopped out of the booth and chased after the host.
  2850. 2850.
    >Literally what the fuck did he do?
  2851. 2851.
    >She's currently chasing him into the kitchen for no discernible reason other than his own existence.
  2852. 2852.
    >"Jesus."
  2853. 2853.
    "You stole my line! You're not supposed to know who that is!"
  2854. 2854.
    >"It's not my fault! You say it all the time!"
  2855. 2855.
    "Bullshit."
  2856. 2856.
    >"Ahhem..."
  2857. 2857.
    >"...Anyways, now that she's gone... do ya' wanna..."
  2858. 2858.
    >"...y'know."
  2859. 2859.
    "No. I think I'd rather eat, Lyra."
  2860. 2860.
    >"Oh, you can eat, alright."
  2861. 2861.
    "Shut up and eat your sketti."
  2862. 2862.
    >"You're no fun... guess I'll just finger my own pussy... again."
  2863. 2863.
    "Please don't do that next to me."
  2864. 2864.
    >The two of you continued to enjoy each other's company whilst eating sketti, as Sassy ruthlessly pursued the host.
  2865. 2865.
    >Sure enough, you started hearing "schlicks", and it was NOT coming from the sketti.
  2866. 2866.
    "Goddamnit, Lyra."
  2867. 2867.
     
  2868. 2868.
    >Opening the door to your home, you entered inside, closed the door behind you, and tossed off your hoodie.
  2869. 2869.
    >On the way back from "dinner", it felt as if something was pricking you every so often.
  2870. 2870.
    >You turned your hoodie inside out to inspect it, and found something very, very peculiar.
  2871. 2871.
    >There were small vines, about four inches in length, some of them with thorns, inside of the hoodie.
  2872. 2872.
    >These bastards were pricking you that entire time, but you aren't sure how these got into your clothes.
  2873. 2873.
    >Maybe the wind was blowing around some vines?
  2874. 2874.
    >That doesn't make much sense, of course.
  2875. 2875.
    >You'd prefer to deal with this now rather than later, so you started pulling them out, as painful as it was.
  2876. 2876.
    >Something even stranger happened once you got a hold of them.
  2877. 2877.
    >They started to twitch; The vines were jittering about, and out of nowhere, one of them seemed to be growing.
  2878. 2878.
    >It scared you half to death, despite it only being an insignificant vine, and you dropped it on the floor.
  2879. 2879.
    >Did magical vines, or whatever these were, manage to find their way into your hoodie?
  2880. 2880.
    >They were touching your skin, and the realization of that gave you an epiphany.
  2881. 2881.
    >Last night, while you slept, your injuries were rapidly healing themselves.
  2882. 2882.
    >And the strangest part about it was that it didn't come as a shock to you.
  2883. 2883.
    >It felt completely natural.
  2884. 2884.
    >However, something here doesn't feel right.
  2885. 2885.
    >At the very least, it feels different, and it could be because you're affecting things outside of your body.
  2886. 2886.
    >Now here you are, with vines that grew in reaction to your touch.
  2887. 2887.
    >In order to determine whether or not this was because of your ability, you approached one of your house plants.
  2888. 2888.
    >If it reacts to your touch in the same way that the vines did, then something else is definitely up.
  2889. 2889.
    >As you laid your hand upon the Spider Plant(TM), it started to shake about, before calming down.
  2890. 2890.
    >Before you knew it, it was growing exactly like plants of this kind normally would by themselves.
  2891. 2891.
    >Except this was much faster, and targeting a specific section of it would focus the growth effect.
  2892. 2892.
    >It was like watching a time-lapse of plant growth over time, but in real time.
  2893. 2893.
    >After taking your hands off the plant, you simply stared at it, trying to figure out what was going on.
  2894. 2894.
    >Not only is your body healing itself, but it seems you're causing living things to grow by touching them.
  2895. 2895.
    >And as if things weren't already strange enough, the plant continued to grow, even without your hands on it.
  2896. 2896.
    >You shook your head in confusion, and just as quickly as it started, the growth stopped.
  2897. 2897.
    >Staring back at the plant once more in shock, the growth started once again.
  2898. 2898.
    "What... the... fuck?"
  2899. 2899.
    >Were you influencing the plant from a distance?
  2900. 2900.
    >You mentally slapped yourself, and decided that you'd save the investigation for later.
  2901. 2901.
    >Otherwise, you'd be staring at your house plants all night.
  2902. 2902.
    >At the very least, you might know how those vines got in your clothes.
  2903. 2903.
     
  2904. 2904.
    >Perhaps the wind was carrying some seeds around, they got in your hoodie, and grew from there.
  2905. 2905.
    >You can have a big, galaxy brain like Twi too, sometimes.
  2906. 2906.
    >She's going to love this, that's for sure.
  2907. 2907.
    >On the way to your bedroom, you noticed something a little off.
  2908. 2908.
    >The last time you were here was just before you left to meet up with Spike.
  2909. 2909.
    >And you specifically remember closing the bedroom door on your way out.
  2910. 2910.
    >There's a chance you're just being paranoid, and you're misremembering things.
  2911. 2911.
    >Or Fluttershy broke into your house, again, because that's something she's done before.
  2912. 2912.
    >You outstretched a hand to push the door open, but a horrifying sight stopped you dead in your tracks.
  2913. 2913.
    >There was an eye, blueish in color, glaring at you through the crack in your bedroom door.
  2914. 2914.
    >It likely belonged to a pony, but regardless of who the eye belonged to, you screamed at the top of your lungs.
  2915. 2915.
    >The scariest part was that your scream didn't cause whoever, or whatever was in your room to move.
  2916. 2916.
    >You pushed the door open as quickly as you could, hoping to identify whoever this intruder is.
  2917. 2917.
    >Even though you were staring them right in the eyes moments before, the intruder disappeared.
  2918. 2918.
    >Are you losing your fucking mind?
  2919. 2919.
    >Who the hell even was that?
  2920. 2920.
    >Could you even sleep after seeing something so unnerving?
  2921. 2921.
    >SHOULD you sleep after that?
  2922. 2922.
    >Out of paranoia, you dropped to the ground and checked under your bed.
  2923. 2923.
    >Your window is closed.
  2924. 2924.
    >There's nothing in your closet other than clothes.
  2925. 2925.
    >Did they run past you when you opened the door?
  2926. 2926.
    >Sitting down on the side of your bed, you took deep breaths to calm your nerves, staring into space.
  2927. 2927.
    >Truth be told, you could just go straight to Twi, or really anypony.
  2928. 2928.
    >For now, it's probably best to just get to bed.
  2929. 2929.
    >You're seeing things at this point; That's what you decided to tell yourself as you laid down.
  2930. 2930.
    >It wasn't easy, of course, and it kept cropping up in your mind.
  2931. 2931.
    >Nothing has frightened you that much since Fluttershy's Super Rapist(TM) mode.
  2932. 2932.
    >Ever since that little saga was dealt with, you assumed things would calm down around here.
  2933. 2933.
    >Apparently not.
  2934. 2934.
    >Amidst your tossing and turning, the sound of glass being knocked on startled you.
  2935. 2935.
    >Your window is directly above your bed, so you sat up, turning around to check it out.
  2936. 2936.
    >It was Fluttershy.
  2937. 2937.
    >Of course it was.
  2938. 2938.
     
  2939. 2939.
    >She was mouthing for you to let her in, and in all honesty, you're glad she showed up.
  2940. 2940.
    >After opening your window, the small yellow horse flew her way into your room.
  2941. 2941.
    >"H-Hi, Anon. Thanks for letting me in."
  2942. 2942.
    >For some reason, she was wearing a bee costume.
  2943. 2943.
    >Part of it, at least.
  2944. 2944.
    >A hat with little antennae, and a big stinger.
  2945. 2945.
    "You look retarded."
  2946. 2946.
    >"I-I was wondering if bees were your..."
  2947. 2947.
    "No."
  2948. 2948.
    >You haven't let her into your room for a while now.
  2949. 2949.
    >The last time you did was when you were still new to Equestria, and she 'didn't' have the hots for you.
  2950. 2950.
    >Or, at the very least, the hots were developing.
  2951. 2951.
    "Was that the only reason you came here? Just to ask that?"
  2952. 2952.
    >"I felt lonely, s-so I came by because... I wanted to sleep with you."
  2953. 2953.
    "JUST sleep with me? Nothing else?"
  2954. 2954.
    >"I-If you want to fuck, let me know!"
  2955. 2955.
    >And there you go.
  2956. 2956.
    >In hindsight, you should know not to ask Fluttershy that kind of question by now.
  2957. 2957.
    >It's funny how only Fluttershy says 'fuck', while everypony else says 'buck'.
  2958. 2958.
    >More than likely because it's what YOU say.
  2959. 2959.
    "No, Fluttershy, I think I'm good."
  2960. 2960.
    >As if you said yes, Fluttershy attempted to mount you.
  2961. 2961.
    "Y'know, I said no. Don't know if you heard me, or not."
  2962. 2962.
    >"Your eyes are really pretty, Anon."
  2963. 2963.
    "Uh-huh."
  2964. 2964.
    >"Are compliments your fetish?"
  2965. 2965.
    "I appreciate them, but... no. They're not."
  2966. 2966.
    "Sounds like something a narcissist would get off to."
  2967. 2967.
    >"Did you have a good day after talking to Pinkie?"
  2968. 2968.
    "I had a great day, actually. Speaking of Pinkie..."
  2969. 2969.
    >"...You want to know how our talk went, don't you?"
  2970. 2970.
    "Yup. You're such a smart horse."
  2971. 2971.
    >"I assumed she pulled you aside to talk about what I did to her."
  2972. 2972.
    "And I comforted her as much as I could."
  2973. 2973.
    >"Even so, she was... still a little upset with me."
  2974. 2974.
    "No shit. You took her virginity, raped every day her for an entire week..."
  2975. 2975.
    "...Also, there's the whole being in love thing."
  2976. 2976.
    >"N-Not that I'm surprised! I expected her to lash out at me!"
  2977. 2977.
    "Everypony knows that you weren't yourself during all of that. Far from it."
  2978. 2978.
    "Because if you were, you and Pinkie would be in a really, REALLY rough patch right now."
  2979. 2979.
    "It's rough enough as it is; It'll take her some more time to heal."
  2980. 2980.
     
  2981. 2981.
    >"It makes me wonder; Why did you decide to stay friends with me, Anon?"
  2982. 2982.
    >These days, it blindsides you whenever you're having an actual conversation with Nutter Putter.
  2983. 2983.
    >One that doesn't devolve, or start with "fuck me", or "kiss me, you big monkey".
  2984. 2984.
    "Because we ARE friends. Duh."
  2985. 2985.
    "That's really all there is to it, as far as I care."
  2986. 2986.
    >"But..."
  2987. 2987.
    "But - you should've been the only one apologizing? Not me?"
  2988. 2988.
    "In most cases... okay, maybe all cases... you'd be the one doing that, yes."
  2989. 2989.
    "Still, I know you well enough to understand that you don't mean any harm."
  2990. 2990.
    "Back where I come from, if anypony, er, anyone... did what you've done, it would NOT end up like this."
  2991. 2991.
    >"Then, why don't you treat me like that? I-It's not fair to you..."
  2992. 2992.
    >Her voice trailed off in a sorrowful tone, and she couldn't have sounded any more genuine.
  2993. 2993.
    "You're right. It really isn't. But that's the dynamic we have together."
  2994. 2994.
    "It doesn't matter how many times you try to get in my pants without permission, I care about you."
  2995. 2995.
    "A lot. I mean it."
  2996. 2996.
    >Wrapping an arm around Fluttershy, you brought her close to your chest.
  2997. 2997.
    "Besides, do I look like a pussy to you? I'm not going to whine about having mares on my dick all day."
  2998. 2998.
    >Rapetholomew I of Rapestantinople gazed into your eyes with an otherworldly amount of longing.
  2999. 2999.
    >"Anon, that's... the nicest thing you've ever said to me."
  3000. 3000.
    >"S-Should we-"
  3001. 3001.
    "Go the fuck to sleep? Yeah, we should."
  3002. 3002.
    "Good night, Fluttershy."
  3003. 3003.
    >"G-Good night, Anon."
  3004. 3004.
    >If there was an award for killing the mood, this horse would get it, hands down.
  3005. 3005.
    >Regardless of that, you meant every word of what you said.
  3006. 3006.
    >Your head fell flat against the pillow; Fluttershy's body would soon rest against your chest.
  3007. 3007.
    >As you drifted off into dreamland, you all but forgot about that frightening 'intruder'.
  3008. 3008.
    >Including the weird shit you inadvertently did to those plants.
  3009. 3009.
    >It was just you, a yellow horse, and your bed.
  3010. 3010.
    >Maybe there's a timeline where an alternate you decided to scorn Fluttershy and push her away even further.
  3011. 3011.
    >You're glad it's not this one.
  3012. 3012.
     
  3013. 3013.
    >Just as quickly as you fell asleep, some cruel god thought it would be funny if you woke up instantly.
  3014. 3014.
    >Similar to the time you were sent careening down a hill after a raccoon attack, your surroundings were different.
  3015. 3015.
    >This is either a dream, or Celestia decided that she wasn't finished with you yet.
  3016. 3016.
    >If it is Celestia, this gives you the opportunity to ask her about that gift she mentioned.
  3017. 3017.
    >You seemed to be inside the hallways of Canterlot Castle, and just like earlier, it was night-time.
  3018. 3018.
    >Rays of moonlight shined through the tall windows, giving the hallway a blue atmosphere.
  3019. 3019.
    >Standing up to your feet, you looked around, but you didn't see anypony.
  3020. 3020.
    "Celestia? Luna? Hello?!"
  3021. 3021.
    "Hey, I'm in your castle! Don't you think it's... y'know, rude to not address me?"
  3022. 3022.
    >No answer.
  3023. 3023.
    "Tch."
  3024. 3024.
    >You sucked your teeth, kicking at the air in slight frustration.
  3025. 3025.
    >"We were just getting to that, Anonymous."
  3026. 3026.
    >"Dost thou have no patience?"
  3027. 3027.
    >Your head turned in the direction of a sudden speaker, and if you're not crazy, it sounded like Luna.
  3028. 3028.
    >She was much closer than you expected her to be, but you're not going to question it.
  3029. 3029.
    "Oh, so you DO know how to greet a guest. For a second there, I thought this was just a dream."
  3030. 3030.
    "Please tell me this isn't a dream."
  3031. 3031.
    >"I can assure you, it is not."
  3032. 3032.
    "Good."
  3033. 3033.
    >"We spoke just yesterday, and already, you're giving my sister grief."
  3034. 3034.
    >You heard Celestia right behind you, and you can't say you're surprised.
  3035. 3035.
    >Curse these magical horses, along with their appearing and disappearing acts.
  3036. 3036.
    >"I would say the problem lies with the guest, and not the host."
  3037. 3037.
    "Really now? Well-"
  3038. 3038.
    >Your body turned as you spoke, and a most unexpected sight destroyed your train of thought.
  3039. 3039.
    >Celestia's huge, white ass, to be specific.
  3040. 3040.
    >Among other things.
  3041. 3041.
    "JESUS-"
  3042. 3042.
    >"How many times have I told you not to say that?"
  3043. 3043.
    >"You're supposed to use MY name, Anonymous. Remember that conversation?"
  3044. 3044.
    "Yeah, well, I'm not gonna' call out your name with your ass in my face!"
  3045. 3045.
    >"What's stopping you, my loyal subject?"
  3046. 3046.
    >After speaking, Celestia proceeded to back, you repeat, BACK UP her flank into you.
  3047. 3047.
    >Her actions had already taken you by surprise, but your mind truly went blank upon contact.
  3048. 3048.
    >You've said it yourself, Celestia has a cake problem, but by God, she was soft.
  3049. 3049.
    >Her flanks were like pillows, hell, even softer than pillows.
  3050. 3050.
    >And now, you can officially say you've touched the ruler of Equestria's nether regions.
  3051. 3051.
    >Or more accurately, you've BEEN touched BY them.
  3052. 3052.
     
  3053. 3053.
    >Treating this little infraction like you were interacting with Twilight, you kept your composure.
  3054. 3054.
    "Have some tact, would you, Celestia?"
  3055. 3055.
    >It didn't come out as confidently and unshakeable as you had hoped, but you didn't do half bad.
  3056. 3056.
    >Luna giggled quietly behind you, trying to remain as professional as she could.
  3057. 3057.
    >"Someone has their guard up, I see."
  3058. 3058.
    "Somepony, you mean."
  3059. 3059.
    >"I hold audiences and relations with many races, Anonymous. Like yourself."
  3060. 3060.
    >"More so than the average pony would, and my speech reflects that."
  3061. 3061.
    "Get your fat ass off of me."
  3062. 3062.
    >"As usual, you don't waste any time."
  3063. 3063.
    "No, I don't. I'm not sure what reason you called me here for, but I've got a question."
  3064. 3064.
    >"Go on."
  3065. 3065.
    "Your ass."
  3066. 3066.
    >"What about it, Anonymous? Is it to your liking?"
  3067. 3067.
    >She pressed it against you even further, and you almost fucking shuddered.
  3068. 3068.
    "T-That's not what I meant. And lay off the cake."
  3069. 3069.
    >"Saying such things about a mare's weight would upset her, you know."
  3070. 3070.
    "Oh, don't worry, I know. That's the point."
  3071. 3071.
    >"Perhaps Anonymous is not the gentlemen we thought he was." Luna gave her piece, dragging out the conversation.
  3072. 3072.
    >The very, very uncomfortable conversation that you're attempting to escape from.
  3073. 3073.
    >It doesn't seem like Celestia is going to move, and you wouldn't dare lay your hands to push her off of you.
  3074. 3074.
    >Even though it doesn't sound like the worst thing in the world right about now.
  3075. 3075.
    >You're slipping, goddamnit.
  3076. 3076.
    "Remember when you told me about a 'gift' I have?"
  3077. 3077.
    "I think I found out what that gift is."
  3078. 3078.
    >"And what would that be?"
  3079. 3079.
    "Uhh... well, to start, my body suddenly started healing its own injuries."
  3080. 3080.
    "After that, I noticed that plant life grows whenever I touch it."
  3081. 3081.
    "And I don't mean slow growth, I mean FAST growth."
  3082. 3082.
    "In fact, I don't even have to touch it. It happens if I just... focus on it or something..."
  3083. 3083.
    >"Sister, could he finally be awakening to his life magic?" Luna asked, stepping out from behind you.
  3084. 3084.
    >"It would seem so, dear sister."
  3085. 3085.
    "Life magic? What the hell is that?"
  3086. 3086.
    >"Some of the wonderful denizens of Equestria are blessed with this magic."
  3087. 3087.
    >"Earth Ponies, for example, are-"
  3088. 3088.
    "Give me the short version."
  3089. 3089.
    >"Hmph. How rude."
  3090. 3090.
     
  3091. 3091.
    >Celestia's nose scrunched up as she looked back at you, a disappointed look on her features.
  3092. 3092.
    "Seeing you with that look on your face is priceless, but I'm not saying that to be mean."
  3093. 3093.
    "I just figured, y'know, maybe you'd actually get your butt off of me if you explained it quicker."
  3094. 3094.
    >"Why not attempt to move me yourself?"
  3095. 3095.
    "That would require me to put my hands on you. Already thought that through."
  3096. 3096.
    >"You've touched me once before, Anonymous. During our last meeting."
  3097. 3097.
    "On your back. Not on your ass."
  3098. 3098.
    >"If this position is uncomfortable, you could move aside."
  3099. 3099.
    "I yield to nopony."
  3100. 3100.
    "Also, you're stalling."
  3101. 3101.
    >"I'll be sure to have a word with Twilight soon."
  3102. 3102.
    >"It seems she's told you too much."
  3103. 3103.
    >Celestia finally pointed her royal rump in a different direction, leaning off of you.
  3104. 3104.
    >You're not the same man you were the last time she taunted you.
  3105. 3105.
    >You've changed, you swear.
  3106. 3106.
    >Too much has happened in such a short amount of time.
  3107. 3107.
    "She didn't have to tell me anything. I'm just getting used to this shit."
  3108. 3108.
    "Anyway, like I was asking, abbreviated version, please?"
  3109. 3109.
    >"The life magic in your body, for one reason or another, has finally awakened."
  3110. 3110.
    >"Luna and I detected that magic while it was dormant inside of you, when you first arrived in Equestria."
  3111. 3111.
    >"To better allow you a proper introduction to our world, we withheld this information until it was appropriate."
  3112. 3112.
    "For... one reason or another, you said? You two don't even know why?"
  3113. 3113.
    >"No, we do not, Anonymous. Honestly, we are unsure how you even have access to this magic." Luna said, sounding confused.
  3114. 3114.
    >"What we do know is that, in most cases, the strength of life magic grows exponentially."
  3115. 3115.
    >"Day by day, even." Celestia continued.
  3116. 3116.
    "So... this life magic of mine is only going to get stronger? Doesn't that sound like an issue?"
  3117. 3117.
    >"Only if you allow it to be. Like all magic, it can be controlled." Celestia added, speaking in her typical royal tongue.
  3118. 3118.
    >"If what you say is true, you need only learn how to restrain it."
  3119. 3119.
    "I'm sure I could practice that easily; Maybe testing it out on my house plants would be enough."
  3120. 3120.
    >"That would be wise. As always, we'll keep monitoring over you."
  3121. 3121.
    >"Perhaps, one evening, I'll visit you in your home."
  3122. 3122.
    >Finally, you've been freed from Celestia's proverbial butt prison.
  3123. 3123.
    >And after what she just said, the thought of her being in your room sets you off.
  3124. 3124.
    >Keep your fucking composure.
  3125. 3125.
    "You might break my bed if you sat on it, no thanks."
  3126. 3126.
    >"Oh? What about your-"
  3127. 3127.
    "I'm going to stop you right there. Get me outta' here, please."
  3128. 3128.
    >"Oh, Anonymous. One day, I'll have you all to myself."
  3129. 3129.
     
  3130. 3130.
    >She closed her eyes, smiling triumphantly like she had just won a prize.
  3131. 3131.
    >You don't like the way she said that, and you don't approve of this horse.
  3132. 3132.
    >Would not recommend.
  3133. 3133.
    >The white-coated mare took her sweet time casting the spell.
  3134. 3134.
    >Somepony, anypony, please.
  3135. 3135.
    >You're humbly requesting to be aroused from your deep slumber.
  3136. 3136.
    >And no, not that kind of aroused.
  3137. 3137.
    >That's bad.
  3138. 3138.
    >Bad, bad, not good.
  3139. 3139.
    >Your father, and his father before him have made that mistake.
  3140. 3140.
    >Which is why they ended up with so many kids.
  3141. 3141.
    >Fortunately for you, humans can't impregnate mares.
  3142. 3142.
    >At least as far as you know.
  3143. 3143.
    >The day when that becomes a possibility will be a frightening one.
  3144. 3144.
    >You're in no way shape or form prepared for kids, especially not right now.
  3145. 3145.
    >However, the idea that you could potentially be the first and last human to ever exist in this land is sad.
  3146. 3146.
    >Celestia decided to spare you, and your magical form slowly faded away.
  3147. 3147.
    >An absolutely diabolical, dubious idea crossed your mind just before you were gone.
  3148. 3148.
    >Walking behind Sunbutt, you promptly brought your right hand down upon her ass, slapping it with the power of God.
  3149. 3149.
    >Luna gasped in shock, and Celestia herself was too shocked to even speak.
  3150. 3150.
    >No amount of words could describe her lack of preparation and embarrassment.
  3151. 3151.
    >Not even the sun could compare to the harshness of her blushing.
  3152. 3152.
    >Two birds struck with one stone; you admittedly wanted to touch her ass and also desired vengeance.
  3153. 3153.
    >"A-Anonymous, you...!"
  3154. 3154.
    >Sunbutt wasn't expecting that AT ALL.
  3155. 3155.
    >On her flank is a bonafide imprint, one as bright as the sun itself.
  3156. 3156.
    "Later, nerd."
  3157. 3157.
    >Luna was a giggling mess; You bet she's never seen Celestia so embarrassed in all her years of living.
  3158. 3158.
    >She probably has, but you'd assume not many individuals have struck her ass so unceremoniously before.
  3159. 3159.
    >Before long, you disappeared completely, ready to return to your unconscious body.
  3160. 3160.
     
  3161. 3161.
    _
  3162. 3162.
     
  3163. 3163.
    >23rd.
  3164. 3164.
    >When you did, your eyes opened without a single second of delay.
  3165. 3165.
    >Much like the last time you woke up, your sleep was incredibly restful.
  3166. 3166.
    >Fluttershy is still sound asleep against you.
  3167. 3167.
    >It's surreal, almost creepy, waking up like this.
  3168. 3168.
    >Running your hands along Nutter Butter's mane, you rubbed her like a house pet.
  3169. 3169.
    >You'd rather not wake her up, so you get out of bed as quietly as you can.
  3170. 3170.
    >She looks so peaceful.
  3171. 3171.
    >Like a little angel.
  3172. 3172.
    >Things sure have changed.
  3173. 3173.
    >Your insecurities were eating you alive for a moment, but now, you've got a breath of fresh air.
  3174. 3174.
    >That dream, the struggle against Super Rapist(TM), Twilight in general, and this magic you've awakened to...
  3175. 3175.
    >All things that have opened your eyes somewhat, but you're convinced that the madness is far from over.
  3176. 3176.
    >There was that intruder last night, and even though Fluttershy's presence eased your mind, it's concerning.
  3177. 3177.
    >Heading into the kitchen as quietly as possible, you figured now wouldn't be a bad time to see what AJ left you.
  3178. 3178.
    >You laid eyes on quite the beautiful sight once you opened the fridge.
  3179. 3179.
    >Her gift was a huge apple pie, huge enough that you'd need two other ponies to help eat the whole thing.
  3180. 3180.
    >Next to the pie was a mug of cold cider; Your mind was truly blown.
  3181. 3181.
    >Fucking based apple horse.
  3182. 3182.
    >She deserves a big thanks, so you'll have to start thinking about what to get her.
  3183. 3183.
    "LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO-"
  3184. 3184.
    >"Anon? G-Good morning. I thought you'd have already left by now..."
  3185. 3185.
    >Fluttershy was stood in the hallway, watching you celebrate.
  3186. 3186.
    "We've got pie and cider, Flutters! Want some?"
  3187. 3187.
    >"Oh, great! Is that what Applejack left you?"
  3188. 3188.
    "Looks like it."
  3189. 3189.
    >Taking the pie out the fridge, you placed it on the dining table, before grabbing some plates, a cup and silverware.
  3190. 3190.
    >While you were setting up breakfast, you happened to glance at the Spider Plant(TM) in the corner.
  3191. 3191.
    "Hey, wanna' see something cool?"
  3192. 3192.
    >"L-Like what?"
  3193. 3193.
    "Check out that plant over there."
  3194. 3194.
    >Fluttershy turned her head in the direction you were pointing, spotting your plant.
  3195. 3195.
    >"That's a very nice plant, Anon. It looks very healthy!"
  3196. 3196.
    >"You didn't tell me you took care of plants!"
  3197. 3197.
    "Even better, watch what happens when I stare at it."
  3198. 3198.
    >You squinted your eyes, focusing in on the plant, trying to imagine your life magic doing its work.
  3199. 3199.
    >The growth had already begun; Although, it was much faster than you had anticipated.
  3200. 3200.
    >That corner of the room was beginning to look like a miniature jungle.
  3201. 3201.
     
  3202. 3202.
    >"A-Anon?! What did you just do?!"
  3203. 3203.
    "Awesome, right? Apparently, healing isn't the only thing I can do."
  3204. 3204.
    >"Y-You've got to show this to Twilight! This is incredible!"
  3205. 3205.
    "Don't worry, I will. But first..."
  3206. 3206.
    >After showing Fluttershy your newest ability, you took your seat at the dining table, and got ready to eat some pie.
  3207. 3207.
    >But first, you poured some cider into a cup for Nutter Butter.
  3208. 3208.
    >The mug is just fine for you yourself to drink out of; That's all you need.
  3209. 3209.
    "How good are ponies with utensils? I don't need to cut this for you, do I?"
  3210. 3210.
    >"A-Actually, I'm pretty good at using my mouth for things like this."
  3211. 3211.
    "Why doesn't that surprise me?"
  3212. 3212.
    >You watched as the yellow equine took a knife in her mouth, before cutting a small piece of pie for herself.
  3213. 3213.
    "That's all you're gonna' get? You can get some more, y'know. It's just us two."
  3214. 3214.
    >"W-What I've got here is fine. I'm trying to watch my weight, so..."
  3215. 3215.
    "Fat ass."
  3216. 3216.
    >"A-Are fat asses your fetish? Should I start eating more-"
  3217. 3217.
    "Cease and desist."
  3218. 3218.
    >Not long after Fluttershy's newest fetish guessing attempt, your doorbell rang.
  3219. 3219.
    >Who could that be?
  3220. 3220.
    "COMING!"
  3221. 3221.
    >"Say that again, please..."
  3222. 3222.
    "Eat your fucking food."
  3223. 3223.
    >The lock was turned, the door swung open, and the visitor was revealed.
  3224. 3224.
    >It was Rarity.
  3225. 3225.
    >That's a shocker.
  3226. 3226.
    "Rarara?"
  3227. 3227.
    >"Do you have any better nicknames for me, Anonymous?"
  3228. 3228.
    "Yeah, I do. Fashion Horse, Clothing Equine, Ray-Ray...
  3229. 3229.
    >"Ugh, forget I asked... Anyway, how are you doing, darling?"
  3230. 3230.
    >"I figured I'd stop by and try to catch you for breakfa-"
  3231. 3231.
    >Rarity's eyes suddenly homed in on something behind you, and you know exactly what it was.
  3232. 3232.
    >No doubt, she was looking at Nutter Butter.
  3233. 3233.
    "Let me guess. Didn't expect me to let Fluttershy in, did you?"
  3234. 3234.
    >"No, it's nothing out of the ordinary."
  3235. 3235.
    >"You two are dating, after all."
  3236. 3236.
    >"I am, however, confused about the bee costume; Is that some sort of kink?"
  3237. 3237.
    "Fuck off."
  3238. 3238.
    >"Is that apple pie I see?"
  3239. 3239.
    >Here we go.
  3240. 3240.
    >"Anonymous, be a dear and let your old friend Rarity in, would you?"
  3241. 3241.
    "Over my dead body."
  3242. 3242.
     
  3243. 3243.
    >Rarity simply walked past you, letting herself in, an act that didn't surprise you at all.
  3244. 3244.
    "Y'know, you horses are lucky you're all so adorable."
  3245. 3245.
    >"Thank you for the compliment, darling. I try my best to look stunning."
  3246. 3246.
    >"Rarity!" Fluttershy happily shouted, greeting the white horse.
  3247. 3247.
    >"Hello Fluttershy. Did the two of you sleep well last night?"
  3248. 3248.
    >There's no way she knows.
  3249. 3249.
    >She's probably just asking in general.
  3250. 3250.
    >"A-Actually, we slept together!"
  3251. 3251.
    >And just like that, life has decided that it'd be really funny to prank you.
  3252. 3252.
    >You're a fucking clown.
  3253. 3253.
    "Seriously, Fluttershy?"
  3254. 3254.
    "I was trying to keep that a secret!"
  3255. 3255.
    >"S-Sorry..."
  3256. 3256.
    >Rarity's face started to take on a look that you weren't too excited about.
  3257. 3257.
    "And no, we didn't have sex. She knocked on my window, I let her in, and I went the fuck to sleep."
  3258. 3258.
    "Don't turn this into a gossip thing, please."
  3259. 3259.
    >"When have I ever gossiped about anypony, Anonymous?" Rarity cooed, winking at you.
  3260. 3260.
    "I think the real question is, when have you NOT done that?"
  3261. 3261.
    "Sit down and eat, Rara. I'll get you some tableware."
  3262. 3262.
    >"If it'll please you."
  3263. 3263.
    >Rarity sat her fat plot on one of your chairs, forever staining it with her horsiness.
  3264. 3264.
    >But Fluttershy already did that, and more, so she wouldn't be the first.
  3265. 3265.
    >While you poured a cup of cider for Rarity, you spotted something odd out of the corner of your eye.
  3266. 3266.
    >It was on the other side of your living room window.
  3267. 3267.
    >The sight of it alone nearly made you piss yourself in fear.
  3268. 3268.
    >It's those same eyes from last night.
  3269. 3269.
    >This time, however, you can see more than just the eyes.
  3270. 3270.
    >Looking closely, it's definitely a pony, with a pink-ish coat.
  3271. 3271.
    >You could see a horn, and part of their mane, but before you could pinpoint too many details, they ran away.
  3272. 3272.
    >"Anonymous? Is something wrong?"
  3273. 3273.
    "Uhh... N-No, everything's fine, Ray-Ray."
  3274. 3274.
    "I... thought I saw something weird for a second."
  3275. 3275.
    >Fluttershy and Rarity looked in the direction you were staring at, and of course, they found nothing.
  3276. 3276.
     
  3277. 3277.
    >"Perhaps you woke up on the wrong side of bed, darling."
  3278. 3278.
    "Actually, I was looking at your fat ass. Lose some weight."
  3279. 3279.
    >"W-Why I never! Hold your tongue, mister!"
  3280. 3280.
    >"Some things should never be said out loud!"
  3281. 3281.
    "Gotcha'. Somepony's been trying to lose weight recently."
  3282. 3282.
    >Rarity covered her mouth with two hooves, but it's too late.
  3283. 3283.
    >There's no undoing what's been done.
  3284. 3284.
    >"I-It's okay, Rarity. I'm trying to watch my weight too."
  3285. 3285.
    "Fat horses, every last one of you."
  3286. 3286.
    >Now you know you're not going crazy.
  3287. 3287.
    >There's somepony stalking you, and it's not Fluttershy.
  3288. 3288.
    "Anyways, I think I've had enough pie."
  3289. 3289.
    "I'm about to head over to Twilight, so if you two are finished, you can just take some pie with you to go."
  3290. 3290.
    >Reaching into a cabinet, you pulled out some tupperware, and proceeded to divide the rest of the pie into smaller pieces.
  3291. 3291.
    >"Just so you know, Twilight should be with Applejack at Sweet Apple Acres right now. She's helping her out with something."
  3292. 3292.
    "You don't say? And here I was, planning to head to her castle. Thanks for the heads up, Ray-Ray."
  3293. 3293.
    >"You're welcome, darling."
  3294. 3294.
    "Take whatever pieces you want, I don't mind."
  3295. 3295.
    >"How generous of you. Now if only you could work on your manners..." There was a bit of friendly hostility in Rarity's words.
  3296. 3296.
    "Manners are for losers. Bye, loser."
  3297. 3297.
    >"Anonymous! You can't just leave like that!"
  3298. 3298.
    "Uhh, yeah, I can. It's my house."
  3299. 3299.
    >You stuck your tongue out at Clothing Equine, just to get on her nerves.
  3300. 3300.
    >"Hmph! I'll be sure to repay the favor later."
  3301. 3301.
    "I'm sure you will."
  3302. 3302.
    "Also, my door locks itself when it's closed, so don't worry about leaving it unlocked."
  3303. 3303.
    "Twilight's gonna' love it when she hears about this new ability I got."
  3304. 3304.
    >"There's something else other than your healing? What in Equestria is it?" Rarity asked, confused.
  3305. 3305.
    "Tell her about it for me, Flutters. I'm gone."
  3306. 3306.
    >"O-Okay, Anon. I'll fu... I mean... talk to you later."
  3307. 3307.
    >Closing the door behind you, you scanned your surroundings, finding nothing out of the ordinary.
  3308. 3308.
    >There's absolutely no sign of that pony, just like last night.
  3309. 3309.
    >If you had a better look at them, maybe you could've identified who they were.
  3310. 3310.
    >From what you've seen, you don't recognize them.
  3311. 3311.
    >Looking around where they once stood is messing with your nerves, so it's time to head over to Sweet Apple Acres.
  3312. 3312.
    >Hopefully, whoever's stalking you takes the hint at some point.
  3313. 3313.
     
  3314. 3314.
    >It was pleasantly breezy outside, and the temperature was a little higher than normal, but that's fine.
  3315. 3315.
    >This is a big contrast from how rainy and overcast it's been the last few days.
  3316. 3316.
    >Rainbow is all for warmer weather, whereas you prefer it to be just right.
  3317. 3317.
    >But it's not like you engage in rigorous physical activity like AJ and Dash, so the temperature hardly inconveniences you.
  3318. 3318.
    >You technically do, but only when you're running away from rapists or something.
  3319. 3319.
    >Eventually, you arrived at Apple World(TM).
  3320. 3320.
    >The humidity caused you to work up a minor sweat walking over here, but other than that, the short trip here was typical.
  3321. 3321.
    >You did run into Derpy on the way here, however.
  3322. 3322.
    >Cute as always, she dropped a few of her packages and parcels on the ground when she flew over to greet you.
  3323. 3323.
    >Every time you see the clumsy little equine, you end up petting her like a dog.
  3324. 3324.
    >You'd keep that horse as a 'pet' if you could.
  3325. 3325.
    >She probably wouldn't even mind, in fact, you bet she'd enjoy that.
  3326. 3326.
    >At this point in your walk, a conversation could be heard nearby, a little deeper into the apple orchard.
  3327. 3327.
    >You're doing a great job of not accidentally growing the shit out of the trees around here.
  3328. 3328.
    >Speaking of the trees, some of them look like they need some milk.
  3329. 3329.
    >Approaching the voices, it sounded like Applejack, Twilight, AND Rainbow.
  3330. 3330.
    >Rarity said Twilight was helping AJ with something, but you didn't expect Dash to be here, too.
  3331. 3331.
    >Soon enough, you saw the three of them talking amongst each other.
  3332. 3332.
    "Heeeeyyy! AJ! It's me, Anon!"
  3333. 3333.
    >The three of them stopped what they were doing to turn and spot you.
  3334. 3334.
    >"Anonymous? What are y'all doin' here? I don't remember invitin' you over for cider just yet..."
  3335. 3335.
    "What, I need an invitation to come over? Pfft, come on."
  3336. 3336.
    >"I appreciate ya' all the same. Did ya' get a hold of that gift I left in yer' fridge?"
  3337. 3337.
    "Yup. Shared some of it with Rarity and Fluttershy, too."
  3338. 3338.
    >"If y'all ever want some more, just ask and I'll provide."
  3339. 3339.
    >Once again, fucking based apple horse.
  3340. 3340.
    >"What's up, bro? I bet you came here looking for Twilight, didn't you?"
  3341. 3341.
    "Me? Looking for Twilight? Hilarious."
  3342. 3342.
    >"Don't be mean, Anon." Twilight spoke up, giving you those eyes again.
  3343. 3343.
    >She's already in full force, and you just got here.
  3344. 3344.
    >Your almonds weren't prepared for that, but needless to say, they remain unactivated.
  3345. 3345.
    "You will not best me today, Oh Purple One."
  3346. 3346.
    "I noticed the three of you were in the middle of something, what did I intrude on?"
  3347. 3347.
    >"Yesterday, Applejack noticed that some of the trees in the orchard suddenly started dying."
  3348. 3348.
    >"See this one?" Twilight said, pointing a hoof at the tree next to her.
  3349. 3349.
    >That tree was indeed dead; Similar to other ones you saw on your way over here, dead as fuck.
  3350. 3350.
    "Weird."
  3351. 3351.
    >"That's exactly what Big Mac said! These trees are dyin' like it's Winter, but we're smackdab in the middle of Summer!"
  3352. 3352.
     
  3353. 3353.
    "So, I'm guessing you asked Twilight to come over and check this out?"
  3354. 3354.
    >"Yessiree. But we're stumped! I had Rainbow fly around to help me get a count of all the dead trees." AJ added.
  3355. 3355.
    >"I added up about... 73 dead trees. I think..." Dash said, hurting her own brain.
  3356. 3356.
    >"It's extremely unusual; I asked Applejack if some kind of pest was at fault, but she's never seen anything like this!"
  3357. 3357.
    "Both the nerd AND the farm mare don't know what's going on? That's crazy."
  3358. 3358.
    >"Heheh... nerd..." Rainbow was laughing to herself, and kept doing so until Twilight scrunched her nose at her.
  3359. 3359.
    >You appreciate it when Twiggy Piggy gets a taste of her own medicine.
  3360. 3360.
    >"I'm worried about the whole orchard... What's gonna' happen if all the trees keep dyin'?! A-ALL MAH APPLES WILL...!"
  3361. 3361.
    >AJ was having a cowboy breakdown, and as she paced around thinking about the future of her apples, you had an idea.
  3362. 3362.
    >You may not know what's causing these trees to die, but maybe there's something you can do about it.
  3363. 3363.
    "Y'know, I might have a way to bring all of these trees back to life."
  3364. 3364.
    >"W-What is it? Please tell me you've got a plan, Anonymous!"
  3365. 3365.
    >"I-If you can save mah apples, I'll-"
  3366. 3366.
    "I won't ask for anything in return, AJ. I still owe you for that gift."
  3367. 3367.
    "...Ok, maybe I'll ask how you got in my house later, but it's alright."
  3368. 3368.
    >"DEAL! Now please, pleeaase tell me you know what you're doin' here!"
  3369. 3369.
    "Just stay back, everypony. I need to concentrate."
  3370. 3370.
    >A staring contest has been initiated, between you and this dead tree.
  3371. 3371.
    >You focused on it as much as you could, trying to conceptualize the life magic in your body taking form.
  3372. 3372.
    >"Uhh... bro, why are you just staring at it?"
  3373. 3373.
    "Shhh."
  3374. 3374.
    >"Rainbow, let him focus...!" Twilight whispered, keeping her eyes peeled on you.
  3375. 3375.
    >Some kind of glowing green energy, what you assume to be magic, surrounded the tree as you gazed into its treepity.
  3376. 3376.
    >A warm, tingly feeling washed over you, before you realized that you're glowing as well.
  3377. 3377.
    >Little orbs and sparks of magic escaped from the tree's stump.
  3378. 3378.
    >The liveliness and color soon returned to the tree; Leaves began to grow amongst the once dead branches.
  3379. 3379.
    >"W-Well I'll be! It's workin'! I dunno' what you're doin', but it's workin'!"
  3380. 3380.
    >After a few more moments, the tree's Life License(TM) had been recertified.
  3381. 3381.
    "...UGH!"
  3382. 3382.
    >You fell to your knees, exasperated from the effort spent reviving that tree.
  3383. 3383.
    >It's much harder bringing something back to life than simply growing it, it seems.
  3384. 3384.
    >What else could this mean for your life magic, you wonder?
  3385. 3385.
    >"A-Anon, what's wrong?" Rainbow rushed to your side, as did AJ and Twi.
  3386. 3386.
    "T-Tired. I didn't expect it to take that much out of me."
  3387. 3387.
    >"How in Celestia's name did you do that, Anon?!" Twilight shouted, an ecstatic look on her face.
  3388. 3388.
    "Calm down, nerd... I'll tell you in a sec'..."
  3389. 3389.
    >"Everypony, look! The rest of the trees are..." Applejack pointed a hoof at a few other dead trees, sounding taken aback.
  3390. 3390.
     
  3391. 3391.
    >You couldn't believe what you were seeing.
  3392. 3392.
    >Even though you only used your life magic on one tree, the other dead trees nearby were also being affected.
  3393. 3393.
    >In fact, the effect was spreading like a wildfire.
  3394. 3394.
    >In all honesty, it's one of the most beautiful things you've seen in a long time.
  3395. 3395.
    "I... did that?"
  3396. 3396.
    >"It sure looks like it, Anonymous! Now I'm REALLY curious about ya'."
  3397. 3397.
    >"Just spit it out, bro! Have you been hiding some kind of cool magic from me this whole time?"
  3398. 3398.
    "Ok, so..."
  3399. 3399.
    >Before you even started, Twilight took out a small sheet of paper and a quill, ready to write whatever you'd say.
  3400. 3400.
    >You don't have the slightest idea where she got either of those from, but you're going to blame magic.
  3401. 3401.
    "...Celestia and Luna told me that I've had 'life magic' dormant in me ever since I came to Equestria."
  3402. 3402.
    "And apparently, it's decided now is a good time to surface. Not sure why, though."
  3403. 3403.
    >"Life magic, you say? You know, Anon, what you've done reminds me of Earth Pony magic."
  3404. 3404.
    "Celestia was explaining that to me earlier, or at least, she tried to."
  3405. 3405.
    >"When did you visit Canterlot castle? I didn't see you again yesterday after you spoke with Pinkie, so..."
  3406. 3406.
    "Nah, Celestia summoned me using magic or something."
  3407. 3407.
    "Sunbutt's done that twice now, actually."
  3408. 3408.
    >"S-Sunbutt?!" Twilight sounded appallled that you'd call her mentor, and the ruler of Equestria such a thing.
  3409. 3409.
    >Rainbow, meanwhile, was in tears.
  3410. 3410.
    >Even AJ was stifling a few chuckles.
  3411. 3411.
    >"You haven't called her that to her face, have you?!"
  3412. 3412.
    "Yep. I did. Hell, I slapped her on the ass."
  3413. 3413.
    >"HUH?!"
  3414. 3414.
    >That's hilarious.
  3415. 3415.
    >Never in all of your days did you think Twilight would steal your signature 'huh'.
  3416. 3416.
    >Rainbow was fucking dying, and AJ, despite her attempts at being mature, was giggling like a madmare.
  3417. 3417.
    >"Anonymous, y-yer' a real hoot, y'know that?"
  3418. 3418.
    >"M-Maybe y'all shouldn't go around slappin' mares, though."
  3419. 3419.
    "Eh. She was asking for it."
  3420. 3420.
    >Autism Supreme appeared to be malfunctioning.
  3421. 3421.
     
  3422. 3422.
    >Kneeling down to her level, you dismissed her worries, accentuating your words with waving hands.
  3423. 3423.
    "Relax, purple guy. It's not that serious."
  3424. 3424.
    >"P-Purple guy?!"
  3425. 3425.
    "By the way, we're tied now."
  3426. 3426.
    >"Hhhmm..." Twi's nose scrunched up, as angry horse noises escaped her lips.
  3427. 3427.
    >"So you can heal yourself, heal trees, and... what else?" Rainbow asked, a confused look on her face.
  3428. 3428.
    "Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if I could heal others, too. And it's probably not just trees."
  3429. 3429.
    "I bet Redheart would be happy to hear that."
  3430. 3430.
    >"Okay, please tell me you'll let me-"
  3431. 3431.
    "No dissection. I mean it."
  3432. 3432.
    >"I just want to study you!"
  3433. 3433.
    "Mmhm."
  3434. 3434.
    >"This is important, Anon! Who knows what else you can do with that magic?"
  3435. 3435.
    "Ehh... Like..."
  3436. 3436.
    >"P-Please? I won't do anything weird like last time!"
  3437. 3437.
    >You're not detecting any kind of foul play with her words, nor have you picked up any dishonest horse noises.
  3438. 3438.
    >She checks out, just this once.
  3439. 3439.
    "I came here to tell you about this magic in the first place; So I would've said yes, regardless."
  3440. 3440.
    "Just testing you, is all."
  3441. 3441.
    >"Shame on me for underestimating you, Mr. Human." Twilight teased.
  3442. 3442.
    >"If y'all are done flirtin', I'd like to borrow Mr. Anonymous for a bit."
  3443. 3443.
    "Me? Flirting with Purple Smart? That's-"
  3444. 3444.
    >"Anon..." Twilight was eyeing you like a hawk.
  3445. 3445.
    >"Are you two sure you're not dating? You've been acting kinda'... romantic lately." Dash added, still giggling a bit.
  3446. 3446.
    "I only date high quality horses, Rainbow. Like you."
  3447. 3447.
    >"W-Wha-"
  3448. 3448.
    >And just like that, your bro's patented blush feature activated.
  3449. 3449.
    >"Y-You gotta' stop messing with me like that! It's weird!"
  3450. 3450.
    "But it's fun!"
  3451. 3451.
     
  3452. 3452.
    >"I'm not high quality...?" Twilight murmured, looking at the ground.
  3453. 3453.
    >"Ahem." AJ cleared her throat, no doubt trying to get your attention.
  3454. 3454.
    "Oh, right... Sorry. What do you need me for?"
  3455. 3455.
    >"Whatever ya' did to my trees is spreadin', so do ya' think you could heal the other trees in the orchard?"
  3456. 3456.
    "Uhh... I probably could, but..."
  3457. 3457.
    >"It's hard work, ain't it? Tell ya' what... I'll pay you for it."
  3458. 3458.
    "Deal."
  3459. 3459.
    >"While YOU help Applejack bring the trees back to life, I'M gonna' go prepare for lunch!" Rainbow said excitedly.
  3460. 3460.
    "Prepare? Do you have a surprise planned or something?"
  3461. 3461.
    >"You'll see. Just meet me outside Peetzer Hut."
  3462. 3462.
    "Gotcha. And what are you going to go do, Twi?"
  3463. 3463.
    >Rainbow had already flown away; You're not sure what she's got planned, but it'll be something awesome.
  3464. 3464.
    >Your bro always knows exactly what you like, and what kind of gifts to get you.
  3465. 3465.
    >"O-Oh! Umm... I was going to head back to the castle and start preparing my tools!"
  3466. 3466.
    "Tools... you're serious about this. We'll do all of that tomorrow, is that fair?"
  3467. 3467.
    >"Perfect! Swing by the castle, first thing in the morning!"
  3468. 3468.
    >These horses just decide everything on their own, don't they?
  3469. 3469.
    "Alright, Twi. Guess I'll see you tomorrow."
  3470. 3470.
    >"Okay, I'll go make sure everything is ready for tomorrow! Bye, Anon!"
  3471. 3471.
    >Twilight trotted off with a giddy spring in her step.
  3472. 3472.
    "Remember, nothing weird, got it?!"
  3473. 3473.
    >No response.
  3474. 3474.
    >She was too far gone; Her own intelligence had taken hold of her, and she was too busy thinking to herself.
  3475. 3475.
    >Typical Purple Horse.
  3476. 3476.
    >All of that awkward nerdiness overrules the way she usually acts towards you when she's fascinated with something.
  3477. 3477.
    "Lead the way, AJ."
  3478. 3478.
    >"Right this way, big fella'."
  3479. 3479.
    >You followed AJ through the orchard, ready to work more of your magic.
  3480. 3480.
    >There's no telling how long this could take, but one thing is certain.
  3481. 3481.
    >This is the perfect opportunity to practice controlling this magic.
  3482. 3482.
    "So you really have no idea what's happening to the trees?"
  3483. 3483.
    >"Honestly, ah ain't got a clue, but..."
  3484. 3484.
    "But?"
  3485. 3485.
    >"Granny Smith did say somethin' about the orchard needin' a little love. And she wasn't bein' specific, neither."
  3486. 3486.
    "Love, you say?"
  3487. 3487.
    >"Yup, and it looks like she was right. Maybe the soil is losin' some of its 'magic'."
  3488. 3488.
    "Good thing I'm here, then."
  3489. 3489.
    >"Yer' always welcome on the farm, y'hear? Ah can't stress it enough."
  3490. 3490.
    "HNNNNNNGGHH-"
  3491. 3491.
    >That rough voice and southern accent do things to you.
  3492. 3492.
    >Bad things.
  3493. 3493.
    >"Uhh... are y'all okay?"
  3494. 3494.
    "Yeah, I'm alright. Just got a little excited."
  3495. 3495.
    >"If you say so. I know you and RD are havin' lunch as usual, so I won't keep ya' long. Hopefully."
  3496. 3496.
     
  3497. 3497.
    >Many hours after your Apple Adventure(TM) with Applejack, you were jogging through Ponyville to meet up with Rainbow.
  3498. 3498.
    >Regardless of AJ's statements, you were, in fact, kept long.
  3499. 3499.
    >Not only is lunch time over, it's basically dinner time.
  3500. 3500.
    >But AJ paid you well, extremely well.
  3501. 3501.
    >A smiling, comforted apple horse.
  3502. 3502.
    >That's what you like to see.
  3503. 3503.
    >Not an anxious, panicking apple horse; You hate to see it.
  3504. 3504.
    >Apparently, the way AJ got into your house uninvited to deliver that 'gift', was some kind of ancient technique.
  3505. 3505.
    >It had something to do with apples; You weren't paying too much attention to her explanation due to exhaustion.
  3506. 3506.
    >The sun had set over Ponyville about two hours ago.
  3507. 3507.
    >If Dash is still waiting outside Peetzer Hut, you'd better hurry up, since there's no guarantee she'll wait any longer.
  3508. 3508.
    >Once again, that's implying that she's there right now, still waiting.
  3509. 3509.
    >You know her like the back of your own hand, though.
  3510. 3510.
    >She's definitely there, but you'll have to make it up to her for being late.
  3511. 3511.
    "Dash! Hey, you still here?!"
  3512. 3512.
    >You called out for Fast Horse, but you couldn't see her anywhere, and there wasn't a reply, either.
  3513. 3513.
    >Sighing, you cursed your luck, wishing you could have been quicker with reviving those trees.
  3514. 3514.
    >Sitting down in one of the seats outside, many of which are far too small for you, you thought about what to do next.
  3515. 3515.
    >Suddenly, something brushed against the back of your head, and you freaked out.
  3516. 3516.
    >"HAH! Gotcha! Hahahaaaaa!"
  3517. 3517.
    >It was Rainbow; Of course it was.
  3518. 3518.
    >That shouldn't have startled you so much, but after what dream AJ did to you, it's no surprise.
  3519. 3519.
    "Ugh. I guess that's what I get for being late."
  3520. 3520.
    >"You took FOREVER at Sweet Apple Acres, y'know?"
  3521. 3521.
    "That's my bad, sorry. Still getting used to this magic, but I got some good practice in!"
  3522. 3522.
    "If it makes you feel any better, things started to speed up towards the tail end!"
  3523. 3523.
    >"Nope."
  3524. 3524.
    "Figured."
  3525. 3525.
    >"I had to give our pizza away to somepony because it was getting cold! You're lucky I had a huge breakfast!"
  3526. 3526.
    "Y-You haven't eaten yet? Bro, you didn't have to do that..."
  3527. 3527.
    >"After your little camping trip with Spike, I can't let you off the hook. No missed lunches!"
  3528. 3528.
    >You feel bad, but at the same time, a wide, stupid grin crept upon your face.
  3529. 3529.
    >You're no stranger to having a good friend here and there, and of course, you know you're friends with Dash.
  3530. 3530.
    >Even so, it blows your mind when you realize how deep the bond is between the two of you.
  3531. 3531.
    >"What's with that dumb look on your face? You're being weird, bro."
  3532. 3532.
    "I'm just happy; Call it what you want."
  3533. 3533.
    >"Good! Because I ordered the biggest pizza I could, and told them to keep it hot for us."
  3534. 3534.
    >"And YOU'RE gonna' pay for it!"
  3535. 3535.
    "So what were you going to do if I didn't show up?"
  3536. 3536.
    >Rainbow folded her hooves, giving you a disgruntled look.
  3537. 3537.
    >"You'd be, like, 20% less cooler to me."
  3538. 3538.
     
  3539. 3539.
    "Well, it's a good thing I'm here, then."
  3540. 3540.
    >Right on time, an employee came out levitating a massive peetzer on a tray with magic.
  3541. 3541.
    >Your relationship with Cadance is on an acquaintance level at best, but she'd die if she were here to see this thing.
  3542. 3542.
    >Then again, she was putting down some very suggestive hints the last time you had an 'audience' with her.
  3543. 3543.
    >You found it hilarious, considering she's married to Twilight's brother, but you'd never tell either of them about it.
  3544. 3544.
    >Maybe Horse Cock(TM) just isn't enough for her.
  3545. 3545.
    >To your surprise, the employee carrying the enormous pizza was none other than The Great and Powerful Horse(TM).
  3546. 3546.
    "Trixie?"
  3547. 3547.
    >"Oh shoot... Why do I keep running into you like this?!"
  3548. 3548.
    >"Trixie?! I didn't see you when I went in there! When did you start working here?" Even Rainbow was confused.
  3549. 3549.
    "Her shows aren't doing too well, so she's-"
  3550. 3550.
    >"Shut up, shut up! SSSHHH!"
  3551. 3551.
    "I was hoping those bits I gave you would've helped get your show moving again."
  3552. 3552.
    >"SSSHHHH!"
  3553. 3553.
    >"T-They did! But this is my last part-time shift! I swear, I'm NEVER doing this again!"
  3554. 3554.
    "Sure hope so. You look miserable."
  3555. 3555.
    >"Dude, wouldn't it be funny if we told Twilight about this?"
  3556. 3556.
    >"DON'T!"
  3557. 3557.
    >You and Rainbow both stared at The Great and Powerful Horse(TM), holding back equal amounts of laughter and giggles.
  3558. 3558.
    "Hmm... y'know, that'd be pretty fucking funny."
  3559. 3559.
    >"I'M BEGGING YOU!"
  3560. 3560.
    >"Maybe we should make her work for it."
  3561. 3561.
    "Why yes, Rainbow Dash, I agree."
  3562. 3562.
    >"PLEASE!"
  3563. 3563.
    "Free pizza. No discussion."
  3564. 3564.
    >"O-Okay, okay!"
  3565. 3565.
    >Trixie placed the Super Mega Ultra Almighty God-Like Primordial Sanctified Supreme True Peetzer(TM) on your table.
  3566. 3566.
    >"B-But mark Trixie's words, she'll get you back for this!"
  3567. 3567.
    >There she goes, talking in third person again; You thought she had finally gotten over that.
  3568. 3568.
    >She's such a dumb horse.
  3569. 3569.
    >Picking her up into your arms, you hugged the absolute shit out of her.
  3570. 3570.
    >"A-Anon?! Put me down this instant, you... you...!"
  3571. 3571.
    >"There's no getting out of his hugs, Trixie. Don't even bother. I've tried."
  3572. 3572.
    >"Oh, fiddlesticks!" Trixie shouted, giving up and resigning herself to the fate of a hugged horse.
  3573. 3573.
    >There truly is no escape.
  3574. 3574.
     
  3575. 3575.
    >"J-Just eat your pizza already!"
  3576. 3576.
    "Hmm... you make a fair point."
  3577. 3577.
    >Releasing the hugged horse from your gorilla grip, you spun around in your seat, facing the peetzer.
  3578. 3578.
    >Trixie ran away, right back into Peetzer Hut, before you could change your mind, and Rainbow was giggling like an idiot.
  3579. 3579.
    >Little did she know, she herself would soon be hugged as well.
  3580. 3580.
    >She didn't even see it coming, as you leapt out of your chair and grabbed hold of her.
  3581. 3581.
    >"Wha...!"
  3582. 3582.
    >"Dude, put me down! N-Now's not the time!"
  3583. 3583.
    "When I was a young lad, my father told me there was a time and place for everything."
  3584. 3584.
    "Hugs are exempt from that rule. Name one instance where hugging is bad."
  3585. 3585.
    >"L-Like, right now! Lemme' go!"
  3586. 3586.
    >Seeing Rainbow blush gives you purpose, it really does.
  3587. 3587.
    >You're like Fluttershy sometimes, but without the sexualizing.
  3588. 3588.
    >Or the rape.
  3589. 3589.
    "Alright, I'm done. Let's actually eat."
  3590. 3590.
    >Once Speedy Gonzales was released from your inescapable hug, you instantly reached for the biggest slice on the tray.
  3591. 3591.
    >"H-Hey! I wanted that one!"
  3592. 3592.
    "I was about to hand it to you, silly."
  3593. 3593.
    >She glared at you with wide eyes as if she had just realized something, and you know exactly what it is.
  3594. 3594.
    >"No! Not again! I'm not a baby, Anon, I can eat my own food!"
  3595. 3595.
    "Here comes the train..."
  3596. 3596.
    >"UGH! You're so uncool!"
  3597. 3597.
    >Rainbow knew better than to resist in the long run, so she simply opened her mouth.
  3598. 3598.
    >Admittedly, the sight of Dash with her mouth open and tongue out like that activated your almonds.
  3599. 3599.
    "HHNNNNGHH"
  3600. 3600.
    >The slice of peetzer was heavily wounded by Fast Horse, losing over half of its length in a single bite.
  3601. 3601.
    >Not only that, but she took the entire thing out of your hands.
  3602. 3602.
    >Tossing the half-eaten slice into the air using her teeth, she caught it in her mouth like a dog going after a tennis ball.
  3603. 3603.
    "D-Damn. That was impressive!"
  3604. 3604.
    >"Can I please eat the rest of my slices by myself?"
  3605. 3605.
    "Eh, you earned it."
  3606. 3606.
    >"Hah hah. Very funny."
  3607. 3607.
     
  3608. 3608.
    "Almost forgot to ask, where's that surprise you were talking about earlier?"
  3609. 3609.
    >"I was just about to pull it out, but you hugging Trixie distracted me!"
  3610. 3610.
    "It had to be done. So, what's the surprise?"
  3611. 3611.
    >"Gimme' just oooone sec..."
  3612. 3612.
    >Dash flew over to a nearby bush, rustling the leaves and searching through it with her horsey hooves.
  3613. 3613.
    >"C-C'mon, where is it..."
  3614. 3614.
    >"...There!"
  3615. 3615.
    >You almost lost it when you saw the 'surprise'.
  3616. 3616.
    "Is... is that for me?"
  3617. 3617.
    >Dash was holding a black cap in her hooves, flying back over to you.
  3618. 3618.
    >"I had Rarity make it for you! I-I know how much you like black, so..."
  3619. 3619.
    >You immediately snatched it from her, and put it on.
  3620. 3620.
    >It's unironically the greatest thing ever.
  3621. 3621.
    "I fucking love it."
  3622. 3622.
    >"Heh... I knew you'd say that! Nopony knows your tastes like I do!"
  3623. 3623.
    "Can't argue with that, bro."
  3624. 3624.
    "And it fits perfectly, too! Rarity did a good job."
  3625. 3625.
    >You got a cool hat, AND a free pizza that you were originally planning to pay for as recompense for being late.
  3626. 3626.
    >Today has been fucking great.
  3627. 3627.
    >Before digging in yourself, you gave thanks to Sunbutt for having such a massive horse ass.
  3628. 3628.
    >Also for supplying you with near infinite amounts of money, practically at your behest, but mostly the first thing.
  3629. 3629.
    >The first bite of peetzer sent you to another dimension.
  3630. 3630.
    >Before you knew it, your animalistic, primal urges kicked in, and you proceeded to swallow two slices whole.
  3631. 3631.
    >"W-Whoa, Anon, chill out! Leave some for me!"
  3632. 3632.
    >Your third victim was in your hands, your mouth agape, and Dash's words spared his life.
  3633. 3633.
    "Y-You're right. I don't know what came over me."
  3634. 3634.
    >"No wonder Twilight is so interested in you, humans are weird."
  3635. 3635.
    >You took a bite out of the third slice like a normal person, before replying.
  3636. 3636.
    "I'm one of a kind, bro. Other humans are nothing like me."
  3637. 3637.
    >"Imagining more than one of you kinda' scares me, not gonna' lie."
  3638. 3638.
    "I don't think Fluttershy, or Twilight could handle that."
  3639. 3639.
    >"H-Hello? Anonymous?"
  3640. 3640.
    >A voice you've never heard before caught your attention; They were calling for you, no less.
  3641. 3641.
    >You turned around to see some orange, bearded stallion in robes.
  3642. 3642.
     
  3643. 3643.
    "Yeah, that's me... What is it?"
  3644. 3644.
    >"Sunburst? What are you doing in Ponyville?"
  3645. 3645.
    >"I came here to talk to Anonymous, in private, i-if you don't mind."
  3646. 3646.
    >"There's something important I have to tell him."
  3647. 3647.
    >"Wow, your name really gets around, huh, bro?"
  3648. 3648.
    >You've never seen the guy before, and you're not sure what he could possibly want with you.
  3649. 3649.
    "I won't deny that, but... did you ask around for me or something?"
  3650. 3650.
    >"Twilight sent Starlight and I a letter talking about you... hehe..."
  3651. 3651.
    >He's pretty fucking awkward, that's for sure.
  3652. 3652.
    "Mmm... that does sound like something she'd do."
  3653. 3653.
    >"I stopped by Twilight's castle, and she was nice enough to tell me where you'd be."
  3654. 3654.
    >"Or... where she thought you might be, anyway."
  3655. 3655.
    "Fair enough. By the way, that Starlight name rings a bell."
  3656. 3656.
    "Can this wait, though? I'm in the middle of lunch."
  3657. 3657.
    >"Uhhh... you'll probably wanna' hear what I have to say first!"
  3658. 3658.
    >"Like I said, it's really important! You might be in danger!"
  3659. 3659.
    "Danger, you say?"
  3660. 3660.
    "Guess I'll make this quick, then."
  3661. 3661.
    "You don't mind, right, Dash?"
  3662. 3662.
    >"He said it's important, so go ahead! The pizza's gonna' be gone by the time you get back, just so you know."
  3663. 3663.
    "Damnit... Alright, come on, you orange horse. Let's talk behind Peetzer Hut."
  3664. 3664.
    >Rainbow gets the entire rest of the pizza by default, thanks to this guy.
  3665. 3665.
    >As soon as you and 'Sunburst' were behind Peetzer Hut, you crossed your arms, leaning against the wall.
  3666. 3666.
    "I'm just going to pretend Rainbow isn't eating the rest of the pizza right now."
  3667. 3667.
    >"Sorry, I promise I didn't mean to interrupt your lunch!"
  3668. 3668.
    >"B-But Starlight has gone crazy!"
  3669. 3669.
    "Wait... huh? Slow it down a bit."
  3670. 3670.
    "I only know who that is because of Twilight, what's she doing now?"
  3671. 3671.
    "From the top, please."
  3672. 3672.
    >"A-Alright, so, as you probably already know, Starlight has been at the Crystal Empire for a few months now."
  3673. 3673.
    "Yeah, I definitely remember that part."
  3674. 3674.
    >"My home is there, and we've been studying together to find a solution for world hunger."
  3675. 3675.
    "End world hunger... damn. Now what went wrong?"
  3676. 3676.
    >"One day, she just... didn't respond to my questions about a few hypotheses she proposed."
  3677. 3677.
    >"Not in the way she usually does, at least."
  3678. 3678.
    >"Instead, she just sidewinded my questions and started making... err..."
  3679. 3679.
    "Out with it."
  3680. 3680.
     
  3681. 3681.
    >"...Sexual demands."
  3682. 3682.
    "Oh. She's one of those."
  3683. 3683.
    >"O-One of those?"
  3684. 3684.
    "She's a rapist, isn't she?"
  3685. 3685.
    >"W-Well..."
  3686. 3686.
    "Yep. Thought so."
  3687. 3687.
    "Which means, you came here to warn me about that."
  3688. 3688.
    >"Y-Yes, that's precisely what I did! Twilight sent a letter to Starlight and I, and when she saw that..."
  3689. 3689.
    "She came straight for my cock."
  3690. 3690.
    >"Precisely."
  3691. 3691.
    "Girls and their stupid gossiping."
  3692. 3692.
    "That doesn't even make any sense, though."
  3693. 3693.
    "You're telling me she got bored of you, and came straight to Ponyville as soon as she found out what a human was?"
  3694. 3694.
    >"Would you believe me if I said yes?"
  3695. 3695.
    "Ehh... before I answer that, I've got one question."
  3696. 3696.
    "Does Starlight have blue-ish eyes, a pinkish coat, and a curly mane?"
  3697. 3697.
    >"Yes, she does!"
  3698. 3698.
    "Oh fuck."
  3699. 3699.
    >"Now you understand what I'm trying to tell you!"
  3700. 3700.
    "That bitch has been stalking me since yesterday..."
  3701. 3701.
    "...Actually... who knows how long she's been doing it for?"
  3702. 3702.
    "I've caught her in the act a few times now; She'll just stare at me through a window, or a doorway."
  3703. 3703.
    >"I-It's frightening, isn't it?"
  3704. 3704.
    "A guy like me gets attention like that all the time, it's really nothing new, but uh..."
  3705. 3705.
    "...Sometimes, these mares scare the fuck out of me. I can't lie."
  3706. 3706.
    "It's a little cathartic meeting somepony else that deals with this."
  3707. 3707.
    >"Oh! Uhm, that's great to hear! But you've GOT to lay low for a while."
  3708. 3708.
    "What, like not going outside?"
  3709. 3709.
    "Can't I just... I don't know, go to Twilight about this?"
  3710. 3710.
    "You told her about what Starlight is up to, right?"
  3711. 3711.
    >"I certainly did. And trust me, I've got a plan!"
  3712. 3712.
    >Initially, his voice was shaky and nervous, but his last words carried conviction.
  3713. 3713.
    >That's the kind of attitude you like to see.
  3714. 3714.
    "So what's the plan?"
  3715. 3715.
     
  3716. 3716.
    >"You have a home, yes?"
  3717. 3717.
    "It'd suck ass if I didn't; Sleeping in other ponies' beds is awkward, y'know, they're usually a little too small for me."
  3718. 3718.
    >"Perfect! We'll shack up in your home, and I'll ward off the area with a force field, one that she can't teleport past."
  3719. 3719.
    "I like the confidence, but from what Twilight told me, Starlight is a REALLY capable magic user."
  3720. 3720.
    "Then again, you've already dealt with her at the Crystal Empire, so maybe you've got this."
  3721. 3721.
    >"She may be skilled, but I know a thing or two, and then some! Lead the way, Anonymous!"
  3722. 3722.
    "Aye-aye, Beardy."
  3723. 3723.
    >"My name is Sunburst..."
  3724. 3724.
    "You poor equine; You know nothing about me."
  3725. 3725.
    >Without a second of delay, you began the short trek to your home, and Sunburst hurriedly trotted behind you.
  3726. 3726.
    >But first, you have to tell Rainbow that you're heading out.
  3727. 3727.
    >She shouldn't mind, considering the sun has almost fully set.
  3728. 3728.
    "Pssst! Hey, Dash!"
  3729. 3729.
    >In a whispering, breathy voice, you called out to Broski from the side of Peetzer Hut.
  3730. 3730.
    >"Anon? Are you two still talking back there?"
  3731. 3731.
    >Squinting your eyes, you can just barely see that the pizza is gone.
  3732. 3732.
    >Curse this hungry horse.
  3733. 3733.
    >Not that it really matters right now, you've got a Rape Shelter(TM) to get to.
  3734. 3734.
    "Sunburst and I gotta' get going. We're heading to-"
  3735. 3735.
    >Orange Guy's hoof tapped your leg; You peered over to see him shaking his head.
  3736. 3736.
    >He's being especially careful, similar to the way you were during the Super Rapist(TM) arc.
  3737. 3737.
    >"Heading to what now?"
  3738. 3738.
    "Uhh... Spaghetti Marehouse!"
  3739. 3739.
    >"But we just had lunch! You're that hungry, bro?"
  3740. 3740.
    "Maybe I wouldn't be if somepony didn't slaughter the rest of the peetzer while I was gone."
  3741. 3741.
    >"Don't blame me if you get a wicked bad tummyache!"
  3742. 3742.
    "I could say the same for you, bro."
  3743. 3743.
    >"What?! No way! My stomach's made of steel!"
  3744. 3744.
    "Sure, we'll see. Catch you later."
  3745. 3745.
    >"Peace!"
  3746. 3746.
    >Leaving Rainbow to her own devices, you lead Sunburst to your not so humble abode.
  3747. 3747.
    >Hopefully he does as he says he will.
  3748. 3748.
    >If any of what Twilight told you about Starlight is true, escaping her Rape Field(TM) would be nigh impossible.
  3749. 3749.
     
  3750. 3750.
    >It was fairly dark outside; The clouds were in the sky were thick, but rays of moonlight could still be seen.
  3751. 3751.
    >Nothing strange happened on the way to your house, and you didn't spot Starlight, either.
  3752. 3752.
    >The lights in the kitchen were still on from your breakfast with Peanut Flutter Cups and Ray Charles.
  3753. 3753.
    >Taking out your keys to unlock the door was a tad bit more stressful than it should have been.
  3754. 3754.
    >Hurriedly closing the door behind you, Sunburst hopped up on your couch.
  3755. 3755.
    >Giving him an incredulous look, you brought a hand to your hip.
  3756. 3756.
    "You're not even going to ask before you sit on that?"
  3757. 3757.
    >"P-Pardon me, just making myself comfortable..."
  3758. 3758.
    "I don't have a problem with that; It's just a little weird considering this is your first time being in here."
  3759. 3759.
    "But whatever... so, you really think she's following us, huh?"
  3760. 3760.
    >After asking that, you promptly checked your windows, scanning for the magical rape horse in question.
  3761. 3761.
    >It's a little too dark for you to spot anything, but who knows?
  3762. 3762.
    >You might catch a glimpse of them.
  3763. 3763.
    >"I know she is; Starlight doesn't give up easily."
  3764. 3764.
    "Well, that's just great."
  3765. 3765.
    "Mind turning on that force field of yours?"
  3766. 3766.
    "There's nopony outside, but that could change pretty quick."
  3767. 3767.
    >"Your wish is my command, Anonymous."
  3768. 3768.
    >As you continued to scan the dark roads of Ponyville, something caught your attention.
  3769. 3769.
    >You remembered what happened the first time you spotted Starlight.
  3770. 3770.
    >She was peering at you through your bedroom door.
  3771. 3771.
    >Neither of you thought to fully check the inside of your house before settling down.
  3772. 3772.
    >That's a little concerning, so perhaps you should bring it up.
  3773. 3773.
    >Speaking of the house, it'll probably take some time for him to bring up that field.
  3774. 3774.
    "Uh... hey, I'm gonna' check the inside while you're doing tha-"
  3775. 3775.
    >Your brain was stunned after taking a good look at Sunburst.
  3776. 3776.
    >Something about him seemed off, and he definitely didn't have that glint in his eyes before.
  3777. 3777.
    >The glint evolved into a full on spiral of 'something', you're not sure what it is.
  3778. 3778.
    >It's like he was hypnotised or something.
  3779. 3779.
    >Not only that, but there was this unnatural grin on his face.
  3780. 3780.
    >It wasn't menacing or anything, but he had no reason to be smiling like that with what's going on.
  3781. 3781.
    "Beardy? Are you good over there?"
  3782. 3782.
    >No answer.
  3783. 3783.
    >You're not thrilled about this.
  3784. 3784.
    >Not one bit.
  3785. 3785.
    >Just as you thought to approach him, and maybe shake him around a bit, his horn started to glow.
  3786. 3786.
    >A translucent, orange dome suddenly surrounded you from all sides.
  3787. 3787.
    >It was more or less the width of your entire living room.
  3788. 3788.
     
  3789. 3789.
    "Sunburst, what the fuck?"
  3790. 3790.
    >Still no answer.
  3791. 3791.
    "Can you even hear me?!"
  3792. 3792.
    >It was about to be clobbering time, and you planned to knock him out of whatever trance he was in.
  3793. 3793.
    >But before you could, the familiar clip-clop of hooves sounded from somewhere in your home.
  3794. 3794.
    >Looking into the kitchen, there was nopony there.
  3795. 3795.
    >The hoofsteps kept changing directions in your ears, you could hardly pinpoint the location of the sounds.
  3796. 3796.
    >You were paranoid, looking all over the place for a noise that you couldn't track down.
  3797. 3797.
    >"Looking for me, Anon?"
  3798. 3798.
    "...HUH?"
  3799. 3799.
    >Amidst the confusing sounds, a voice, obviously belonging to a female, called out to you.
  3800. 3800.
    >This time, however, the sound definitively came from behind.
  3801. 3801.
    >You were already shitting yourself, but this is on a different level of shit.
  3802. 3802.
    >Behind you was the pony who had been stalking you.
  3803. 3803.
    "Starlight? Is that you?"
  3804. 3804.
    >"Yes, yes, it is."
  3805. 3805.
    >She appeared eerily calm with a confident smirk on her face, like she had complete control of the situation.
  3806. 3806.
    >That's not very far from the truth, and from the looks of things, Sunburst is currently doing her bidding.
  3807. 3807.
    "What the fuck did you do to him?"
  3808. 3808.
    >"Sunburst? Oh, ya' know, I just used a little hypnosis spell on him."
  3809. 3809.
    >"No big deal, really."
  3810. 3810.
    >She was fucking giggling after admitting to that.
  3811. 3811.
    "No big deal?! How long has he been hypnotised for?!"
  3812. 3812.
    >"Hmm... ever since I put the spell on him at the Crystal Empire."
  3813. 3813.
    "WHA-"
  3814. 3814.
    >You were speaking to a hypnotised Sunburst that entire time.
  3815. 3815.
    >Initially, after hearing his warnings about Starlight, you suggested going to Twi's castle.
  3816. 3816.
    >But he immediately changed your mind, assuring you that he 'had a plan', and you went with it.
  3817. 3817.
    >Something about that just felt fishy, but there wasn't enough doubt in your mind to act otherwise.
  3818. 3818.
    >Was this just to get you all alone with her?
  3819. 3819.
    >Now, instead of surrounding your house with a forcefield, you're the only one surrounded here.
  3820. 3820.
    >"Nice force field spell, isn't it?"
  3821. 3821.
    >"Not that it's mine, or anything. Sunburst perfected it, so I figured he should be the one to cast it."
  3822. 3822.
    "Don't talk to me all nonchalant like that!"
  3823. 3823.
    "For somepony who's supposed to be reformed, this is some pretty stupid shit you're pulling!"
  3824. 3824.
    >"Oh? Who's gonna' stop me?"
  3825. 3825.
    >She unironically has a good point.
  3826. 3826.
    >Sunburst probably got his brains fucked out already, long before she hypnotised him and brought him here.
  3827. 3827.
    >Her plan worked out exactly the way she wanted it too.
  3828. 3828.
    >Especially when Beardy stopped you from telling Rainbow where you were really headed.
  3829. 3829.
     
  3830. 3830.
    "Augh, fuck! How did I fall for that stupid trick?!"
  3831. 3831.
    >Holding your head with both hands, you cursed yourself for being so easily trusting of a random horse.
  3832. 3832.
    >"Awwww, don't cry, Anon... I'll make it ALL BETTER!"
  3833. 3833.
    >Your hands shielded your front in self-defense, her sudden rise in volume causing you to flinch.
  3834. 3834.
    >Much to your chagrin, no amount of raising your hands will accomplish anything here.
  3835. 3835.
    >Not against a magical horse.
  3836. 3836.
    >Just like your encounter with Dream Twilight(TM), your struggling will be pointless.
  3837. 3837.
    "H-Hold on, hold on..."
  3838. 3838.
    >The very same hands you just used had been stolen from you with a glow of her horn.
  3839. 3839.
    >They now rest at your sides, and you're completely incapable of moving them.
  3840. 3840.
    >"Ever since Twilight sent that letter, I've been so, so, soooo curious..."
  3841. 3841.
    >At the very least, it doesn't seem like Sunburst lied about the letter part.
  3842. 3842.
    "There's nothing TO be curious about! I'm essentially a hairless monkey!"
  3843. 3843.
    >"No, no, no! There's so much more than that!"
  3844. 3844.
    >She's off the deep end.
  3845. 3845.
    >"I miss the days of being able to TAKE what I want! When I wanted it, and how!"
  3846. 3846.
    >"But I was fine! Fine until SUNBURST here said NO!"
  3847. 3847.
    "W-Wait, listen, there's no need for any of this!"
  3848. 3848.
    "You've already got Sunburst!"
  3849. 3849.
    >Starlight's magic threw you to the ground, sending you crawling backwards.
  3850. 3850.
    >"I need more than just him to be satisfied!"
  3851. 3851.
    >Think, think, think.
  3852. 3852.
    >What could you possibly have up your sleeve to get out of this?
  3853. 3853.
    >Without control of your body, there's nothing you can physically do.
  3854. 3854.
    >This is so completely unfair.
  3855. 3855.
    >Magic(TM) is OP.
  3856. 3856.
    >That's when you remembered; You've got magic of your own.
  3857. 3857.
    >Too bad there isn't much it can do right now.
  3858. 3858.
    >The only flora within this field is your Spider Plant(TM), and you're unsure how that can help you.
  3859. 3859.
    >But it's worth a shot.
  3860. 3860.
    >You tried to turn your head so you could work your 'staring' trick on it, but Starlight forced you to face her.
  3861. 3861.
    >"Do you think I'm stupid?! I've seen your little magic tricks!"
  3862. 3862.
    >"They won't do you any good!"
  3863. 3863.
    >Even if she's stopping you from looking at it, there's still a chance.
  3864. 3864.
     
  3865. 3865.
    >Closing your eyes to focus on the Spider Plant(TM), you envisioned your life magic doing its thing.
  3866. 3866.
    >"Giving up already? Come on, struggle! Make it fun for me!"
  3867. 3867.
    >Like a self-guided tentacle, one of the Spider Plant's leaves flew straight for Sunburst.
  3868. 3868.
    >You could feel where it was going, what it was doing, everything, as if it were one of your limbs.
  3869. 3869.
    >It flicked him in the back of the head, distrupting his spell, and causing his force field to dissipate.
  3870. 3870.
    >Your lungs were begging for air afterwards, the action taking quite a lot out of you.
  3871. 3871.
    >"O-Ow! What in the..."
  3872. 3872.
    >Starlight took notice, furiously pointing her horn at Sunburst.
  3873. 3873.
    >"I told you, it's useless!"
  3874. 3874.
    >A beam shot out of her horn and into his head, causing him to sit upright on your couch.
  3875. 3875.
    >The same magical spiral returned to his eyes, and before you knew it, the force field was back up in no time.
  3876. 3876.
    >Normally, you're quick on the draw, but it's difficult to follow up so soon on something you've never done before.
  3877. 3877.
    >Sunburst can be snapped out of his trance; Starlight, on the other hand, cannot.
  3878. 3878.
    >She's the real problem here, and you're probably not doing anything to her right now.
  3879. 3879.
    >"Just to make sure you don't pull anything else...!"
  3880. 3880.
    >Her eyes turned away from you, and towards the Spider Plant(TM).
  3881. 3881.
    "Shit... shit! DON'T-"
  3882. 3882.
    >You couldn't believe your eyes.
  3883. 3883.
    >Fire was forming around Starlight's horn.
  3884. 3884.
    >She's about to incinerate your fucking plant.
  3885. 3885.
    >And you couldn't turn to see it, but there was a distinct sound of something getting burnt up in flickering flames.
  3886. 3886.
    >This fucking horse actually killed it.
  3887. 3887.
    "WHY'D YOU KILL HIM?!"
  3888. 3888.
    >You loved that plant.
  3889. 3889.
    >You loved him like a fucking brother.
  3890. 3890.
    >"That's what I like to see! Get riled up, Anon!"
  3891. 3891.
    >She's approaching you.
  3892. 3892.
    >This is totally not good.
  3893. 3893.
    >They were pricking you like a bitch, but you wish those vines were still in your hoodie right about now.
  3894. 3894.
    >As usual, magic or no magic, your pants and shoes flew right off of your body, leaving nothing but your boxers.
  3895. 3895.
    >For a moment, she had a look of confusion on her features.
  3896. 3896.
    >Most ponies don't understand why humans seemingly wear two pairs of 'pants', and Starlight is no exception.
  3897. 3897.
    >"Agh, come on, come on!" Starlight shouted in impatience.
  3898. 3898.
    >You almost screamed as she pulled your cock out of the fly, freeing Anon Jr. from its prison once more.
  3899. 3899.
    >"O-Oh Celestia..."
  3900. 3900.
    >Twilight's 'studies' and 'experiments' from when you first arrived in Equestria filled your mind.
  3901. 3901.
    >You can feel when somepony is using magic on your body, but Anon Jr. REALLY feels it.
  3902. 3902.
    >If there was ever a time to revolt against him, it would be now.
  3903. 3903.
    >While still remaining aggressive, her temperament changed from one of confidence to one of pure lust.
  3904. 3904.
    >Her face was truly showing it, too.
  3905. 3905.
    >Once again, this is totally not good.
  3906. 3906.
     
  3907. 3907.
    >"T-Twilight's letter told me about your h-human s-s-stamina!"
  3908. 3908.
    >The horse can hardly form a sentence without stuttering now.
  3909. 3909.
    >Also, what the fuck did she just say?
  3910. 3910.
    >How many things have you told Twilight about while you were drunk off cider?
  3911. 3911.
    >Because you can guarantee you didn't tell her about that while sober.
  3912. 3912.
    >Secondly, how much shit was in that letter?
  3913. 3913.
    >Why would she have included something like that in the letter to begin with?
  3914. 3914.
    >Dumb, autistic horse.
  3915. 3915.
    >Starlight proceed to mount you, holding you still all across your body with her magic.
  3916. 3916.
    >It's so surreal how helpless you are.
  3917. 3917.
    >The feeling isn't too dissimilar from sleep paralysis; You can't move a single muscle no matter how hard you try.
  3918. 3918.
    >That is, until your hands moved to rest on her flanks.
  3919. 3919.
    >Of course, that wasn't of your own accord.
  3920. 3920.
    >Anon Jr. had nothing to do with it; It was Starlight's fault, but he's still incredibly happy about it.
  3921. 3921.
    >"H-Have you ever tried anal, Anon?"
  3922. 3922.
    >Celestia, wherever she is right now, needs to get off of her fat ass and save you.
  3923. 3923.
    >As small as these horses are in comparison to you, they shouldn't feel so heavy.
  3924. 3924.
    >Maybe it's because they're all fat like Twilight.
  3925. 3925.
    "Can we... like... not?"
  3926. 3926.
    >"We're having sex until the sun comes up, and then I'm taking you with me."
  3927. 3927.
    >Starlight stared into your very soul as she uttered those words, and she didn't stutter for a single syllable.
  3928. 3928.
    >She was deathly serious, her eyes wide in lustful hysteria.
  3929. 3929.
    >Glaring back into your newfound rapist's eyes, you didn't notice her lowering herself onto Anon Jr.
  3930. 3930.
    >"H-Haaaaa...!"
  3931. 3931.
    >Rapelight gasped in euphoria, finally getting a taste of what she came all this way for.
  3932. 3932.
    >No more was Anon Jr. ignorant to the intricacies of the Super Mega Ultra God-Like Primordial Ponut(TM).
  3933. 3933.
    >Not only are you unable to move, but you're forced to fucking touch her.
  3934. 3934.
    >You can only toss around funny jokes in your head to ignore the situation for so long.
  3935. 3935.
    >At some point, she went from savoring Anon Jr. to outright destroying him.
  3936. 3936.
    "Get... off!"
  3937. 3937.
    >The magical rapist wasn't even listening; She was in a world of her own.
  3938. 3938.
     
  3939. 3939.
    >Is this really how it ends?
  3940. 3940.
    >After all the rape you've been through?
  3941. 3941.
    "Starlight... Starlight!"
  3942. 3942.
    >"What is it, Anon?! Aren't you having fun?!"
  3943. 3943.
    "Y-You don't wanna' do this! What would Twilight think?! Or Trixie?!"
  3944. 3944.
    >"I don't care! Right now, I can do whateeeeever I WANT!"
  3945. 3945.
    >Your fingers dug into the hysterical horse; You're nearing your end.
  3946. 3946.
    >Her Ponut is much too strong for Anon Jr.
  3947. 3947.
    >And according to what she said earlier, she's not going to be happy with just this.
  3948. 3948.
    >You repeat, this is totally not fucking good.
  3949. 3949.
    "Hey, hey, hey... c'mon... live and let die, yeah? J-Just lemme' go?"
  3950. 3950.
    >"Ughh, how many times do I have to say it?!
  3951. 3951.
    >No.
  3952. 3952.
    >NO.
  3953. 3953.
    >IT'S HAPPENING.
  3954. 3954.
    >MUST.
  3955. 3955.
    >RESIST.
  3956. 3956.
    >"G-Give up and cum already!"
  3957. 3957.
    >Jesus christ, it still hasn't hit you yet.
  3958. 3958.
    >You're being sexually assaulted.
  3959. 3959.
    >No matter how many times this happens to you, it's so surreal.
  3960. 3960.
    >In these trying times, you have to direct all of your attention to the struggle.
  3961. 3961.
    >The mere act of acknowledging what Anon Jr. is experiencing will spell your doom.
  3962. 3962.
    >It took you a moment to realize, but there was a faint, greenish glow surrounding the two of you.
  3963. 3963.
    >There's no way it was coming from Starlight, in fact, it seemed to be coming from you.
  3964. 3964.
    >The emerald light's luminosity intensified, far too brightly for your eyes, so you shut them closed.
  3965. 3965.
    >A sound you could only describe as a flash suddenly fucked your ear drums.
  3966. 3966.
    >"A-AAAAH! MY EYES!"
  3967. 3967.
    >"A-Anon?! Anon, I... I can't see!"
  3968. 3968.
    >Starlight screamed at the top of her lungs, slipping and falling off of Anon Jr.
  3969. 3969.
    >Sunburst voiced the same complaint, being just as blinded as Starlight was.
  3970. 3970.
    >Suddenly, you could move again.
  3971. 3971.
     
  3972. 3972.
    >All the fighting and flexing your muscles were doing carried over, causing you to twitch for a moment.
  3973. 3973.
    >After opening your eyes, you could see there was no longer a force field surrounding you and Rapelight.
  3974. 3974.
    >If there was ever a time to start running, now would be the time.
  3975. 3975.
    >"Don't go anywhere! W-We're not done here!" Starlight was using her magic to try and find you, even while blinded.
  3976. 3976.
    >The door is behind her and you'd rather not risk it; This is a certified jump out the window moment.
  3977. 3977.
    >Standing on your feet, which was a little difficult after losing control of them, you rushed to the escape route.
  3978. 3978.
    >"I can hear you!"
  3979. 3979.
    >Her magic was searching close to where you were; You could see it floating about beside you.
  3980. 3980.
    >Like a security guard's cone of detection in a Metal Gear Solid(TM) game, you avoided it like the plague.
  3981. 3981.
    >By the time the window was open, her magic grazed you, and a proverbial exclamation point appeared above her head.
  3982. 3982.
    >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdBW1nwf8ac
  3983. 3983.
    >FUCK
  3984. 3984.
    >Before Starlight could get ahold of anything, you leapt out of the window, and immediately crouched.
  3985. 3985.
    >Anon Jr. was still out and about, so you took the time to imprison him.
  3986. 3986.
    >It shouldn't be much longer before she can see again.
  3987. 3987.
    >You're not sure what you did, or how you even did it, but it came in clutch.
  3988. 3988.
    >This life magic may be your strongest anti-rape tool yet, even more powerful than your lost Knife(TM).
  3989. 3989.
    >"ANON! GET YOUR BUTT BACK HERE!"
  3990. 3990.
    >OH GOD OH FUCK
  3991. 3991.
    >You're nearly out of borrowed time; Your best option now is to break line of sight.
  3992. 3992.
    >If she can see you, she can use magic on you, and that's no good.
  3993. 3993.
    >Starlight is now clip-clopping towards you, very, very aggressively.
  3994. 3994.
    >Getting chased is your number one fear, and getting raped is the second, so your legs are on maximum overdrive.
  3995. 3995.
    >She's fucking with the wrong human.
  3996. 3996.
    >Nevermind the fact that you were balls deep in Ponut(TM) a few moments ago, completely and utterly helpless.
  3997. 3997.
    >Nope.
  3998. 3998.
    >That definitely didn't happen.
  3999. 3999.
    >The Everfree Forest is the last place you want to be at night, or in general, but for now, it's perfect.
  4000. 4000.
    >You'll be going in dark, but it's nowhere near as dark as the woods near Neighagra Falls were.
  4001. 4001.
    >Even as you dove between trees and bushes, Starlight didn't stop shouting at you for a single second.
  4002. 4002.
    >"Don't even try it! You aren't fast enough!"
  4003. 4003.
    "Oh yeah?! We'll see, you stupid horse!"
  4004. 4004.
    >The Scooby Doo chase scene between you and Starlight had begun, leaving Sunburst alone by himself.
  4005. 4005.
    >He was the last thing on your mind as you ran to save your own skin, or in this case, your cock.
  4006. 4006.
    >Still, you're hoping his brain isn't fried after all of that hypnosis.
  4007. 4007.
    >"When I catch you, YOU'RE HAVING MY FILLIES!"
  4008. 4008.
    "IT DOESN'T FUCKING WORK LIKE THAT!"
  4009. 4009.
    >"I'LL MAKE IT WORK!"
  4010. 4010.
    "OH SHIT OH FUCK-"
  4011. 4011.
     
  4012. 4012.
    "Anon? Anon?! Oh, darnit!"
  4013. 4013.
    >He's already gone, and from the looks of things, Starlight must have gone after him.
  4014. 4014.
    >His window was left open, so you assume that's where he escaped from.
  4015. 4015.
    >Some Great and Powerful Trixie you are, you're too late.
  4016. 4016.
    >You could hear both of their screams for Celestia's sake.
  4017. 4017.
    >Ever since Starlight returned from the Crystal Empire yesterday, she's been acting incredibly avoidant.
  4018. 4018.
    >Avoidant is the 'nice' way to put it, the honest thing to say would be downright suspicious.
  4019. 4019.
    >She hardly said a word to you, going off somewhere with Sunburst by her side, like you weren't even important.
  4020. 4020.
    >Heck, even Sunburst acted like you weren't there.
  4021. 4021.
    >Your best friend-girl crush ignoring you sucked, but later on in the day, you decided to do some snooping around.
  4022. 4022.
    >As you usually do.
  4023. 4023.
    >It's very clearly a problem you need to work on, but it came in handy this time.
  4024. 4024.
    >You eavesdropped on Starlight giving Sunburst some questionable orders, some of them having to do with Anon.
  4025. 4025.
    >Starlight was smart, and didn't say too much in the event somepony was listening in on her.
  4026. 4026.
    >It took you nearly an hour after your final evening shift at Peetzer Hut to realize what they were up to.
  4027. 4027.
    >You would have loved to warn Anon about any of this, if only you had clicked all the pieces together sooner.
  4028. 4028.
    >She wanted Anon alone with absolutely no interference.
  4029. 4029.
    >You're unsure what she's had in store for him, but given his track record, you might have an idea.
  4030. 4030.
    >Maybe if he would stop being so hot, this wouldn't be happening.
  4031. 4031.
    >Stupid, sexy Anon.
  4032. 4032.
    >A wooden creak sounded throughout the night air, coming from Anon's door of all places.
  4033. 4033.
    >Sunburst stepped outside, holding a hoof to his head, giving you far more questions than answers.
  4034. 4034.
    "D-Don't move a muscle! I'm warning you!"
  4035. 4035.
    >"Dear Celestia! T-Trixie?!"
  4036. 4036.
    "I said, stop moving!"
  4037. 4037.
    >"I-It's not what it looks like! Let me explain!"
  4038. 4038.
    "Why should I listen to you?! You and Starlight have been going after Anon, and doing... w-whatever the buck else!"
  4039. 4039.
    >You trotted up to his face, holding the quivering stallion at horn point.
  4040. 4040.
    >"Starlight hypnotised me! I tried to fight back, but it didn't do any good! And now she's chasing Anon!"
  4041. 4041.
    >"None of this would have happened if I had kept that letter from her..."
  4042. 4042.
    >Sunburst cowered like a frightened child, hooves atop his head like he was bracing for impact.
  4043. 4043.
    "What letter? Spill the beans, Sunburst!"
  4044. 4044.
    >"S-Starlight started getting aggressive towards me in a... well... weird way... and..."
  4045. 4045.
    "Oh, for Luna's sake, you don't have to sugarcoat it! Now's not the time, anyway!"
  4046. 4046.
    >"O-Okay, okay!"
  4047. 4047.
     
  4048. 4048.
    >He was terrified; It's obvious that he was scared for himself just as much as Anon, but you still needed answers.
  4049. 4049.
    >"Twilight sent us a letter letting us know about Anon, with a lot of personal, VERY sexual things relating to him!"
  4050. 4050.
    >"A-And I was the first one to see it, but I was STUPID enough to let her see it, too!"
  4051. 4051.
    >"When she saw what Twilight wrote, everything went downhill from there, and I prefer not to say what happened next..."
  4052. 4052.
    "But do you even know why she's doing all of this?!"
  4053. 4053.
    >"No. Celestia, no. I haven't the faintest clue!"
  4054. 4054.
    "You're supposed to be the smart one here, aren't you?!"
  4055. 4055.
    "Maybe she's... in heat or something!"
  4056. 4056.
    >"Initially, I came to the same conclusion, b-but she's not displaying any of the typical symptoms!"
  4057. 4057.
    "Oh no..."
  4058. 4058.
    >"Oh no, what?!"
  4059. 4059.
    "I think she's turning evil again!"
  4060. 4060.
    >"But she's been over that phase of her life for MONTHS now!"
  4061. 4061.
    >"Why would it suddenly resurface?!"
  4062. 4062.
    "You're asking the wrong mare!"
  4063. 4063.
    "Besides, Anon needs our help!"
  4064. 4064.
    >"Goodness, you're right! Do you know which way they went?!"
  4065. 4065.
    "Uhh... Everfree Forest, maybe?"
  4066. 4066.
    >"Are you sure?!"
  4067. 4067.
    "I don't know; It just sounds like someplace Anon would run to!"
  4068. 4068.
    >"At least you have a guess! It's better than whatever I was about to say! Come on!"
  4069. 4069.
    >Sunburst galloped off towards Everfree Forest, running at speeds you didn't think the timid pony was capable of.
  4070. 4070.
    "W-Wait up! I'm right behind you!"
  4071. 4071.
    >Frankly, you were tired after running all the way to Anon's house to begin with, but you've got plenty of adrenaline now.
  4072. 4072.
    >Thinking about it now, you're positive that Anon ran towards the forest.
  4073. 4073.
    >His house is at one of the furthest edges of Ponyville, and there's nowhere else for him to realistically go.
  4074. 4074.
    >Not to mention, he's running away from a unicorn, so his best bet is to make distance and hide.
  4075. 4075.
    >After a little less than a minute of running, the two of you were stopped dead in your tracks due to complications.
  4076. 4076.
    >There was a massive explosion deeper into the forest, the soil beneath your hooves nearly quaking from the blast.
  4077. 4077.
    "What in Equestria is going on?!"
  4078. 4078.
    >"It's Starlight! I recognize that sound anywhere! That was a fire spell!"
  4079. 4079.
    "Fire spell?! Is she trying to rape him, or kill him?!"
  4080. 4080.
    >Soon enough, the two of you could hear the sounds of burning trees in the distance.
  4081. 4081.
    >For that to be the case, whatever spell Starlight unleashed had to have been extremely powerful.
  4082. 4082.
    >"This is too much for us to handle, Trixie! We need to get help... m-maybe bring over a few pegasi to put out that fire!"
  4083. 4083.
    "But... what if Anon is...?"
  4084. 4084.
    >"He can handle himself for now; I saw what he can do while I was hypnotised!"
  4085. 4085.
    >"What we need to do is take care of this forest fire, or else Anon won't be the only one in trouble!"
  4086. 4086.
    "D-Darnit... alright! That human better not die on me!"
  4087. 4087.
    >Turning right back around with Sunburst, you opted to look for help instead of going in deeper.
  4088. 4088.
    >If something ends up happening to Anon, you'll definitely be blaming yourself for it.
  4089. 4089.
    >You sure hope Sunburst is right.
  4090. 4090.
     
  4091. 4091.
    >Your lungs are this close to exploding out of your chest, but you're faring far better than you usually do.
  4092. 4092.
    >The sparkling noise of her magic is constantly gracing your ears, she's barely lost any ground on you.
  4093. 4093.
    >If you didn't know any better, you'd say she's gaining on you.
  4094. 4094.
    >There's no way that's the case.
  4095. 4095.
    >That would be terrible.
  4096. 4096.
    >And suddenly, you heard this horrifying, bone-chilling sound behind you.
  4097. 4097.
    >The sound itself wasn't scary, but the implication of it was.
  4098. 4098.
    >Looking behind you, Starlight is caught in the act of cheating.
  4099. 4099.
    >The only way you know how to escape is by running, and she's teleporting.
  4100. 4100.
    >Fucking TELEPORTING.
  4101. 4101.
    >For a moment, you forgot what kind of rapist you were dealing with, so none of this should be a surprise.
  4102. 4102.
    >You struck a hard U-turn, right as she disappeared, running behind thick foliage to take cover.
  4103. 4103.
    >When the magical snap of her reappearing sounded, she took a few more steps, but stopped soon after.
  4104. 4104.
    >Somehow, she had no idea where you went.
  4105. 4105.
    >When magical horses teleport, they probably can't hear or see when in transport.
  4106. 4106.
    >Do they go to some weird limbo dimension for a few seconds?
  4107. 4107.
    >Is it something else even stranger?
  4108. 4108.
    >Maybe that's a question you can ask Twilight at some other time, but for now, Starlight has lost track of you.
  4109. 4109.
    >Thankfully, it's nighttime, so the darkness makes this hiding spot much more advantageous.
  4110. 4110.
    >"Anon, I'm not playing games!"
  4111. 4111.
    >It sure is fucking creepy to have your name called so casually by a rapist.
  4112. 4112.
    >Even worse, when it's a rapist that you've JUST met for the first time today.
  4113. 4113.
    >Her hoof stomped against the damp soil, and as she continued to huff and puff, you were experiencing a dilemma.
  4114. 4114.
    >Could you possibly sneak away?
  4115. 4115.
    >"Show yourself! I know you're still here!"
  4116. 4116.
    >Hah.
  4117. 4117.
    >Hilarious.
  4118. 4118.
    >Imagine listening to what a rapist tells you to do.
  4119. 4119.
    >If it's too risky to sneak off right now, then you'll simply sit here and wait for an opportunity.
  4120. 4120.
    >Starlight's magic activated once more, but this time, there was a different sound.
  4121. 4121.
    >That's all there was, nothing but sound, until powerful gales of wind blew at you and the foliage.
  4122. 4122.
    >The trees nearby were swaying, and the bushes you used as cover were nearly ripped out of the ground.
  4123. 4123.
    "What the fuck?!"
  4124. 4124.
    >There was no end to the destructive gusts, and soon enough, you were blown into the air, away from your cover.
  4125. 4125.
    >After landing back on solid ground, very painfully, of course, Starlight's voice rang out once more.
  4126. 4126.
    >"FOUND YOU!"
  4127. 4127.
    >What the fuck did she just do?
  4128. 4128.
    >Wind magic?
  4129. 4129.
    >Is that even a thing?
  4130. 4130.
     
  4131. 4131.
    >There's no time to linger on such things; Your position has been compromised.
  4132. 4132.
    >Cursing yourself for being so goddamn alluring, you stood up and continued sprinting.
  4133. 4133.
    >The familiar clip-clop of rapist hooves soon followed afterwards.
  4134. 4134.
    >"Ooooh, you're persistent! That totally makes me want you even more!"
  4135. 4135.
    >She'll be right on top of you in a few moments, and the same trick won't work twice.
  4136. 4136.
    >In what way is this fair?
  4137. 4137.
    >She most likely has a hundred more tools up her sleeve compared to you, all thanks to that stupid horn.
  4138. 4138.
    >After sidewinding past several trees to break line of sight, there was a light at the end of this dreary tunnel.
  4139. 4139.
    >Not too far ahead of you, there was a cave alongside a tall, rocky hill, one that you've been inside before.
  4140. 4140.
    >Despite how much you loathe this godforsaken forest, you've explored much of it over the course of your time in Equestria.
  4141. 4141.
    >This cave in particular has an exit on the other side, so it's perfect for a getaway.
  4142. 4142.
    >More than likely, you'd be using your life magic to light the way through.
  4143. 4143.
    >It's not the greatest, but going in there is far better than trying to outrun a teleporting, magical horse.
  4144. 4144.
    >However, the mere act of running inside won't do you any good if she's right on your tail.
  4145. 4145.
    >As your legs continued to drive your body forward, you could feel Starlight's magic against your clothing.
  4146. 4146.
    >All of your momentum ceased, as your body was magically tossed aside.
  4147. 4147.
    >Much like your misadventure at Neighagra Falls, you were pitted against one of your many archnemeses.
  4148. 4148.
    >Trees.
  4149. 4149.
    >Once again, trees prove themselves to be formidable opponents, time and time again.
  4150. 4150.
    >Starlight slammed you into one of them, knocking the wind out of you, your plans grinding to a complete halt.
  4151. 4151.
    >You rolled over onto the unforgiving Everfree soil with your face down.
  4152. 4152.
    >At this point, escape was truly impossible, unless you managed to "flashbang" her a second time.
  4153. 4153.
    >It would be the perfect option if you knew how to fucking to do it on purpose.
  4154. 4154.
    >Starlight's magic took control of you once again, rolling you onto your back.
  4155. 4155.
    >"Twilight should have told you enough about me; I'm not sure what you expected."
  4156. 4156.
    >Her words carried a sassy tone to them, the magical mare was oozing with confidence.
  4157. 4157.
    >"To be honest, I'm even more powerful than she is!"
  4158. 4158.
    >Out of the corner of your eyes, you could see the cap that Rarity made for you.
  4159. 4159.
    >Even after being blown around by Starlight's wind spells, it didn't fall off of your head until just now.
  4160. 4160.
    >It's a strange thing to focus on at a time like this, but it made you realize something.
  4161. 4161.
    >That gift was so incredibly awesome, just like Rainbow.
  4162. 4162.
    >And you're pretty fucking awesome yourself.
  4163. 4163.
    >So awesome, in fact, that you can't even begin to grasp what you're really capable of.
  4164. 4164.
    >Earlier, you decided to run into the woods, a place FULL of living plants.
  4165. 4165.
    >You've been doubting yourself too much, panicking, running away, and hiding like a pussy.
  4166. 4166.
     
  4167. 4167.
    >Starlight is an exceptionally skilled rapist, but you're a completely different human now.
  4168. 4168.
    >Unfortunately for you, it's a little too late to act on that.
  4169. 4169.
    >You're still recovering from the punishing slam against that Tree(TM).
  4170. 4170.
    >"Now, be a good husband and STAY STILL!"
  4171. 4171.
    "G-Good god, Starlight! Can we just fuck consensually?!"
  4172. 4172.
    >"I've got a rape fetish, Anon! No can do!"
  4173. 4173.
    >Jesus Christ on a fucking cracker.
  4174. 4174.
    >"Heh... where did that little guy run off to?"
  4175. 4175.
    "Were you serious about the whole fillies thing?!"
  4176. 4176.
    >"Mmhmm."
  4177. 4177.
    "PLEASE-"
  4178. 4178.
    >Her magical grip on Anon Jr. gave you a second wind.
  4179. 4179.
    >If you could replicate the flashbang, which was infinitely easier on your body, you'd be home free.
  4180. 4180.
    >Mini You(TM) was seconds away from being unceremoniously sat on by Starlight.
  4181. 4181.
    >You're going to regret this, but it's time to bargain, before you're subjected to Horse Pussy(TM).
  4182. 4182.
    >You'll repent for every last one of your sins, and you'll visit Celestia again, in person.
  4183. 4183.
    >You really will.
  4184. 4184.
    >Were it not for Starlight's magic, your hands would be clasped together, praying.
  4185. 4185.
    >Please, Sunbutt.
  4186. 4186.
    >You goddamned majestic horse.
  4187. 4187.
    >As if a questionably benevolent god answered your cries for help, you were saved.
  4188. 4188.
    >But it was the last thing you'd have seen coming.
  4189. 4189.
    >Pinkie Pie flew out of a fucking bush, before tackling Starlight off of you, and standing over her.
  4190. 4190.
    "PINKIE?!"
  4191. 4191.
    >More than anything else, you were happy, but your face was one of shock and confusion.
  4192. 4192.
    >"Leave Nonny alone!"
  4193. 4193.
    >Starlight obviously wasn't expecting Pinkie's sudden appearance, but her retaliation is inevitable.
  4194. 4194.
    >"Pinkie! I'm in the MIDDLE OF SOMETHING!" Rapelight growled, shouting at the top of her lungs.
  4195. 4195.
    >The look in her eyes was something fierce.
  4196. 4196.
    >What could you possibly do in the next few seconds to ensure your escape?
  4197. 4197.
    >You're a fucking retard if you waste this chance, but there's no telling what Starlight will do here.
  4198. 4198.
    >As you got to your feet, Starlight's horn illuminated once more, teleporting out from underneath Pancake.
  4199. 4199.
    >For a brief instant, she was gone, but the trademark sound of her teleportation sounded from behind you.
  4200. 4200.
    >Turning around, your heart dropped as you saw her blocking the cave entrance.
  4201. 4201.
    >Things got worse as a force field of her own creation ensured that you couldn't enter it.
  4202. 4202.
    >She's taking every possible precaution against you.
  4203. 4203.
    "You're fucking resilient, I'll give you that!"
  4204. 4204.
    "I'm impressed!"
  4205. 4205.
    >"Likewise."
  4206. 4206.
    >"Why are you doing this, Starlight?!" Pinkie sounded upset, betrayed, and most definitely as confused as you were.
  4207. 4207.
    >"I wouldn't expect YOU of all ponies to understand, so don't worry your pretty little head about it."
  4208. 4208.
    >"We're friends, though..."
  4209. 4209.
    >Pinkie's gaze turned to the ground, tears welling up in her eyes.
  4210. 4210.
    >Now that you've had a moment to recuperate, it's high time you tested something out.
  4211. 4211.
    >If what you're about to attempt doesn't kill you afterwards, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
  4212. 4212.
     
  4213. 4213.
    "She's lost the fucking plot, Pinks."
  4214. 4214.
    "So now, I'm gonna' kick her ass."
  4215. 4215.
    >"Don't make me laugh! Go ahead and try!"
  4216. 4216.
    "You and Twilight aren't the only smart ones around here."
  4217. 4217.
    "I'm only half-way stupid."
  4218. 4218.
    >Life magic, in all of it's green, shiny beauty, enveloped your body.
  4219. 4219.
    >"OOF-"
  4220. 4220.
    >Rising out of the ground like a glorious piston, a small tree stump bonked Starlight in the side of her head.
  4221. 4221.
    >Like some kind of druid in an MMO, you essentially grew a tree straight out of the ground.
  4222. 4222.
    >Her force field faltered in response to that surprise strike, granting you passage.
  4223. 4223.
    >Hopping over Starlight's slumped body, you booked it towards the cave entrance, not a second wasted.
  4224. 4224.
    >"Whoooaa... was that you, Nonny?!"
  4225. 4225.
    >You felt as though you'd keel over from exhaustion after pulling that stunt, but now is no time for stopping.
  4226. 4226.
    "Get out of here, okay, Pinks?! I'm making a run for it, and I've got a feeling this might get ugly!"
  4227. 4227.
    >"B-But..."
  4228. 4228.
    "Just promise me, okay?!"
  4229. 4229.
    >Your cap was on the floor beside Panko; In your haste, you forgot to retrieve it.
  4230. 4230.
    "A-And take my cap! I'm entrusting you with it!"
  4231. 4231.
    >Starlight was already back on her hooves; Your spare time was running out.
  4232. 4232.
    >"Okay, I promise! I-I'll go get help!"
  4233. 4233.
    >Ponka took your hat in her mouth and ran for the hills, so you should do the same.
  4234. 4234.
    >But before that, raising a barrier of your own would help your case.
  4235. 4235.
    >Concentrating your life magic beneath you, several thick trees rose from the soil, barricading the entrance.
  4236. 4236.
    >You recall Rainbow informing you of a few breathing techniques for heavy exercises.
  4237. 4237.
    >Those will certainly come in handy, because you're positively dying right now.
  4238. 4238.
    >The inside of the cave is pitch black, but the glow of your magic solves that problem straight away.
  4239. 4239.
    >You proceeded to jog through the cave as quickly as your tired body would let you.
  4240. 4240.
    >Your running speed is significantly slower because of that magical exertion, but it was worth it.
  4241. 4241.
    >The practice you had reviving those dead trees with Applejack really paid off.
  4242. 4242.
    >If that's the kind of shit you can do, what are your limits?
  4243. 4243.
    >Autism Supreme is going to have a field day with this magic of yours.
  4244. 4244.
    >Not long after you finished patting yourself on the back, the cave suddenly rumbled with shockwaves.
  4245. 4245.
    >You nearly fell flat on your face, your sense of balance taking a nose dive.
  4246. 4246.
    >Was that a motherfucking explosion?
  4247. 4247.
    >The obvious truth of the matter dawned upon you; Starlight had just DEMOLISHED your tree wall.
  4248. 4248.
    >Is that level of firepower really necessary, though?
  4249. 4249.
    >She could have simply fired a beam of magic at it or something.
  4250. 4250.
    >Instead, she ended up using metaphorical dynamite.
  4251. 4251.
    >Once the rumbling stopped, you continued your trek through the cave.
  4252. 4252.
    >It wouldn't be much longer before you arrived on the other side.
  4253. 4253.
     
  4254. 4254.
    >The presence of moonlight blessed you once more, as you exited the other end of the cave.
  4255. 4255.
    >There was, however, a far brighter source of light amongst the woods.
  4256. 4256.
    >This state of emergency was already a 10, but this cranks it up to a 15.
  4257. 4257.
    >All around you was a veritable sea of flames.
  4258. 4258.
    >Everything was on fucking fire.
  4259. 4259.
    >You forgot about the rapist pursuing you for a moment, and simply stood there in horror.
  4260. 4260.
    >Flickering flames, all around you, were the only things you could hear as the trees and foliage were burning.
  4261. 4261.
    >Even though trees are your enemies, you've used them to defend yourself.
  4262. 4262.
    >They don't deserve this.
  4263. 4263.
    >Your soul ached as though you could feel their pain.
  4264. 4264.
    >The rising heat from the forest fire snapped you out of your bewilderment, bringing you back to reality.
  4265. 4265.
    >How would you continue from here?
  4266. 4266.
    >You're surrounded by burning trees and bushes.
  4267. 4267.
    >There's quite literally nowhere to go.
  4268. 4268.
    >Safely, that is.
  4269. 4269.
    >"I warned you, Anon."
  4270. 4270.
    >Oh fuck.
  4271. 4271.
    >It's her.
  4272. 4272.
    >You had no idea she was already caught up to you.
  4273. 4273.
    >Do you dare turn around?
  4274. 4274.
    >Whether you face her or not, it doesn't really matter.
  4275. 4275.
    >Thanks to this new development, your chances of escape are more or less zero.
  4276. 4276.
    >Hell, your life is in danger.
  4277. 4277.
    >Swirling around Starlight's horn, was a vicious torrent of flames, and once again, you were held at proverbial gun point.
  4278. 4278.
    >On second thought, you wish you didn't turn around.
  4279. 4279.
    >How did it escalate this far?
  4280. 4280.
    >When you anticipated things getting ugly, you didn't think it'd be THIS ugly.
  4281. 4281.
    "H-Hey, take it easy... take it easy..."
  4282. 4282.
    >Without even realizing it, you fell backwards, your hands raised defensively.
  4283. 4283.
    "You're not a murderer, right?"
  4284. 4284.
    >"Shut it."
  4285. 4285.
    >What forbidden nerve did you strike to piss her off this much?
  4286. 4286.
    >That stump to the head probably had a hand in it.
  4287. 4287.
    >"Cock. Out. Now."
  4288. 4288.
    >She's so fucking mad she's not even talking in full sentences.
  4289. 4289.
    >All things considered, you could hit her even harder, but that spell she's holding is dissuading you from trying.
  4290. 4290.
     
  4291. 4291.
    "I-I'm on it, j-just gimme' a sec..."
  4292. 4292.
    >"Hurry up."
  4293. 4293.
    >There's no way she's planning to rut you in the middle of a forest fire, right?
  4294. 4294.
    >Just knock her the fuck out; That's all you've got to do.
  4295. 4295.
    >Quit being a pussy.
  4296. 4296.
    >She's making the grave mistake of leaving you conscious.
  4297. 4297.
    >"STARLIGHT, LET HIM GO!"
  4298. 4298.
    >Somepony screamed her name, and what's concerning is that you recognize the voice.
  4299. 4299.
    >You admire your bro for being based, but now isn't the time to get involved.
  4300. 4300.
    >Your fears were confirmed as you looked up to see Rainbow flying towards Starlight at top speeds.
  4301. 4301.
    "BRO, DON'T-"
  4302. 4302.
    >Starlight whipped around, effortlessly blasting Dash out of the air with a fucking fireball.
  4303. 4303.
    >During your time in Equestria, even amidst all of the sexual shenanigans, you've never seen something so graphic.
  4304. 4304.
    >Like a plane falling out of the sky, she crashed into the ground, flailing about and screaming.
  4305. 4305.
    >Nothing else mattered after that.
  4306. 4306.
    "SHIT, I'M COMING!"
  4307. 4307.
    >All of your attention was directed to Rainbow, as you practically ripped your hoodie right off.
  4308. 4308.
    >Dash's screams were singlehandedly the worst, gutwrenching sounds you've ever had the misfortune of hearing.
  4309. 4309.
    >"HELP! HEEEEELP!"
  4310. 4310.
    >Using your hoodie, you smothered the flames burning her wings and coat as quickly as you could.
  4311. 4311.
    >That didn't stop her from having a panic attack, it's not every day you get set on fucking fire.
  4312. 4312.
    >Thankfully, the burns weren't severe, which is surprising considering what Starlight fired at her.
  4313. 4313.
    >Speaking of Starlight, you've never been more mad in your fucking life.
  4314. 4314.
    >If she's willing to set her FRIENDS on fire, what else would she do?
  4315. 4315.
    >Did Pinkie get away safely?
  4316. 4316.
    >You were too busy running to save your own skin back in the cave to ask yourself that question.
  4317. 4317.
    >A million thoughts assaulted your mind as you knelt beside Rainbow, but two things were certain.
  4318. 4318.
    >Firstly, your feet hurt.
  4319. 4319.
    >Secondly, Starlight is well and truly beyond convincing, and as you turned to face her, your blood was boiling.
  4320. 4320.
    >She sported the most intense look of regret on her face, like she singlehandedly caused the deaths of thousands.
  4321. 4321.
    "Have you... lost your mind?"
  4322. 4322.
    >It doesn't matter what happened in the past, what she took back, or how she's 'changed'.
  4323. 4323.
    >It's time for her to go the fuck to sleep.
  4324. 4324.
    >A resounding 'BONK' echoed throughout the forest, as yet another Stump Strike(TM) tucked Starlight into bed.
  4325. 4325.
    >Except this time, the stump you grew was much bigger, and you could have done worse, but you're not crazy like her.
  4326. 4326.
    >Your signature Stump Strike(TM) is more than enough.
  4327. 4327.
    >"A-Anon, did you just...?"
  4328. 4328.
    >Rainbow peered over at Starlight's unconscious form, slightly craning her neck, before attempting to stand.
  4329. 4329.
    "Bro, sit tight! You just got hit by a fireball!"
  4330. 4330.
     
  4331. 4331.
    >"But... w-we can't just... sit here!"
  4332. 4332.
    "Your wings..."
  4333. 4333.
    >"I-I know, I know!"
  4334. 4334.
    >It was hard to see because of how fast Rainbow was approaching, but that fireball must have hit her wings directly.
  4335. 4335.
    >Thanks to your quick reaction, they're fine in the grand scheme of things, but there's no way she can fly right now.
  4336. 4336.
    >She'd plummet into a sea of burning branches; Those wings need to heal, and you'll personally help her with that.
  4337. 4337.
    >For now, the main concern is the forest fire around you.
  4338. 4338.
    >Eventually, smoke will render the air unbreathable, and worse yet, the flames may close in on you.
  4339. 4339.
    >As you racked your brain for ideas, a metaphorical lightbulb appeared above your head.
  4340. 4340.
    >You literally just exited the other end of that cave, and right now, it's the perfect place to go.
  4341. 4341.
    >Tieing the sleeves of your hoodie around your waist, you walked towards Starlight.
  4342. 4342.
    "You can walk, right, bro? Head inside that cave for me, I've gotta' grab this rapist."
  4343. 4343.
    >"How lame do you think I am? O-Of course I can walk!"
  4344. 4344.
    "Not going to lie, you took that fireball better than I would have."
  4345. 4345.
    >"Cus' I'm freaking awesome... ow..."
  4346. 4346.
    "Don't push it! Just get in the cave, I'll be right behind you!"
  4347. 4347.
    >With the worst possible timing, your knees buckled, more than likely from exhaustion.
  4348. 4348.
    "Fuck..."
  4349. 4349.
    >"Anon, are you okay?!"
  4350. 4350.
    "H-Hurry up and get inside... I'm good!"
  4351. 4351.
    >It's far too early to rest; There's still more you have to do.
  4352. 4352.
    >Much like your escape from Dream AJ, you forcefully drove your body forward, regardless of the fatigue.
  4353. 4353.
    >Once you made it to Starlight, you picked her up, albeit slowly.
  4354. 4354.
    >One, two, one, two, one, two.
  4355. 4355.
    >One foot in front of the other.
  4356. 4356.
    >The conditions outside were steadily worsening; You HAD to get into this cave.
  4357. 4357.
    "HOLY SHI-"
  4358. 4358.
    >A wall of flames blew in your direction, urging you to move even faster.
  4359. 4359.
    >But that was it.
  4360. 4360.
    >Your legs carried you as far as they could; They did well.
  4361. 4361.
    >Starlight was unceremoniously dropped onto the cave floor, and you collapsed.
  4362. 4362.
    >Dash galloped towards you, panicking just as much as she was previously.
  4363. 4363.
    >"Dude, what happened out there?!"
  4364. 4364.
    >"I heard you scream!"
  4365. 4365.
    "The... fucking... fire... reached out... to get me...!"
  4366. 4366.
    "Job... still... isn't... finished!"
  4367. 4367.
    >"W-What do you mean?"
  4368. 4368.
    "Gotta'... block... entrance... until... help arrives..."
  4369. 4369.
    "...Smoke will fucking... kill us..."
  4370. 4370.
     
  4371. 4371.
    >"Block the entrance? How the hay are we supposed to do that?!"
  4372. 4372.
    "HNNNNNNNNGHHH-"
  4373. 4373.
    >The greatest amount of exertion was placed upon your tired, aching form, but the deed was done.
  4374. 4374.
    >Walls of trees, as thick as you could grow them, separated the three of you from the hellstorm outside.
  4375. 4375.
    >The same goes for the tunnel behind you, as the smoke could enter from the other end of the cave.
  4376. 4376.
    >Your fainly glowing body kept the pitch-blackness of the dark cave at bay.
  4377. 4377.
    >By this point, you were barely awake, but you could overhear Dash gasping sharply.
  4378. 4378.
    >"Bro, that's awesome! What else can that magic do?!"
  4379. 4379.
    >She wouldn't be getting a response any time soon.
  4380. 4380.
    >Right now, you're like a fish out of water, struggling to stay alive.
  4381. 4381.
    >"O-Oh, you're really tired, huh? My bad."
  4382. 4382.
    >If the flames reach your Wood Wall(TM), you'll have to make a new one.
  4383. 4383.
    >And you'll do it as many times as you need to.
  4384. 4384.
    >Not only that, but there's a chance, however small it may be, that Starlight will wake up soon.
  4385. 4385.
    >That pained, regretful look in her eyes spoke volumes, but even so, you can't lower your guard.
  4386. 4386.
    >After all, she made the decision to blow up Everfree Forest, and launch a fire spell at Rainbow Dash.
  4387. 4387.
    >Not to mention the other dubious acts she committed prior to that.
  4388. 4388.
    >For now, though, the real challenge was fighting the urge to pass out.
  4389. 4389.
    >During your struggle to stay conscious, Rainbow wrapped her hooves around you in a big hug.
  4390. 4390.
    "T-That... doesn't hurt... does it?"
  4391. 4391.
    >"A little bit, but who cares?"
  4392. 4392.
    "Tch... a little bit? Quit... showing off."
  4393. 4393.
    >Slowly but surely, you were recovering.
  4394. 4394.
    >Dash must be proud of you, but you probably look so stupid right now.
  4395. 4395.
    >Shirtless, with your hoodie tied around you, no pants on, no shoes, in your boxers, gasping for air.
  4396. 4396.
    >Hopefully, Pinkie was able to get some help, and didn't get caught up in this forest fire.
  4397. 4397.
    >Starlight immediately chased after you earlier, so maybe Sunburst isn't hypnotised anymore.
  4398. 4398.
    >You swear, he must have lost a third of his IQ being brainwashed on repeat like that.
  4399. 4399.
    >Among the other unmentionable things she probably did to him.
  4400. 4400.
    >Rescue is most definitely on the way.
  4401. 4401.
    >It's hard to believe that nopony else heard the massive fucking explosion Starlight caused.
  4402. 4402.
    >And for all you knew, the entirety of Everfree could've been on fire.
  4403. 4403.
    >"Are ya' done yet?"
  4404. 4404.
    "Yeah, I think I'm good.
  4405. 4405.
    >"Great, too bad we're stuck in a dumb, old cave."
  4406. 4406.
    "With Starlight, no less."
  4407. 4407.
    >"What's with you and getting chased by mares?"
  4408. 4408.
    "I'm just... too sexy, bro."
  4409. 4409.
    "Also, you say that like I have any control over it."
  4410. 4410.
    >"Well, maybe if you stopped being so 'sexy'!"
  4411. 4411.
    "You agree, then?"
  4412. 4412.
    >"U-Uhh...
  4413. 4413.
     
  4414. 4414.
    >"T-The last thing YOU should be talking about right now is sex!"
  4415. 4415.
    "Listen, just because I keep getting raped doesn't mean I can't fuck when I WANT to."
  4416. 4416.
    "Wait... I just realized."
  4417. 4417.
    "What brought you over here in the first place? The explosion?"
  4418. 4418.
    >"Pinkie got ahold of me and... told me you were running from Starlight."
  4419. 4419.
    "Based Ponka."
  4420. 4420.
    "At least she didn't get hit with a fucking fireball."
  4421. 4421.
    "I'm so mad you had to get hurt because of me..."
  4422. 4422.
    >"Buck Starlight! I wasn't about to let her do whatever she wanted!"
  4423. 4423.
    >As much as you agree, it sucks.
  4424. 4424.
    >Starlight was friends with everypony, and now, that's probably going out the window.
  4425. 4425.
    >Or at the very least, a considerable amount of damage has been done to her relationships.
  4426. 4426.
    >You don't care that much, considering you just met her, but this is ridiculous.
  4427. 4427.
    >Change is hard; You know that.
  4428. 4428.
    >That doesn't mean the answer is to rape your friend in his own house, hypnotise him...
  4429. 4429.
    >...Bring him across Equestria so you can plot to rape ANOTHER guy, chase him into the woods...
  4430. 4430.
    >...Set the woods on FIRE, and then ASSAULT a pony with a fire spell.
  4431. 4431.
    >She almost got away with it, too.
  4432. 4432.
    >As a way to convince yourself that you won, getting raped doesn't count as a loss unless you cum.
  4433. 4433.
    >Power dynamics at their finest, mares and gentlecolts.
  4434. 4434.
    >"Anon?"
  4435. 4435.
    "Sorry, I was thinking about it all for a sec'..."
  4436. 4436.
    "...Did you even know she was back in Ponyville?"
  4437. 4437.
    >"Nope, I thought Pinkie was pulling my leg when she said Starlight was after you."
  4438. 4438.
    "Wasn't it really late by then?"
  4439. 4439.
    "Where were you when Pinkie spotted you?"
  4440. 4440.
    >"I-I went to go check on Fluttershy, something I haven't really done in a while..."
  4441. 4441.
    >"...But when I did, she was out cold! Moving her around didn't do anything!"
  4442. 4442.
    >"I had to scream in her ears just to wake her up!"
  4443. 4443.
    >"A little while after that, Pinkie Pie CRASHED through Fluttershy's window, and told us what was going on!"
  4444. 4444.
    "Pfffft..."
  4445. 4445.
    >You tried your hardest not to laugh and interrupt her explanation; That's fucking rich.
  4446. 4446.
    >"And then... BOOM! There was this HUGE explosion in Everfree Forest, and we could SEE it!"
  4447. 4447.
    >"So Fluttershy went to guide animals away from the fire, and I came straight for you!"
  4448. 4448.
    "Mmm... sounds about right."
  4449. 4449.
    "Fluttershy's cottage is the closest to where Pinkie and I split up."
  4450. 4450.
    "The part about Fluttershy being knocked out doesn't sit well with me, though."
  4451. 4451.
    "She's not the type to sleep irresponsibly."
  4452. 4452.
    "In fact..."
  4453. 4453.
     
  4454. 4454.
    "...Starlight probably had something to do with it."
  4455. 4455.
    >"Ya' think so?"
  4456. 4456.
    "I know so, her entire plan was to get me alone, by myself, with nopony else."
  4457. 4457.
    "Y'know, besides a hypnotised Sunburst."
  4458. 4458.
    >"S-Sunburst? Hypnotised...?"
  4459. 4459.
    "It's a long story, alright?"
  4460. 4460.
    "But it had to have been her."
  4461. 4461.
    "Last night, Fluttershy came over my house, and that was the same night I caught a glimpse of Starlight."
  4462. 4462.
    "She had been stalking me since that night, or maybe even longer than that.
  4463. 4463.
    "So when Fluttershy came over, in the middle of the night, she saw that as a problem."
  4464. 4464.
    "Which is really fucking creepy, because it means she was STILL inside my house."
  4465. 4465.
    "Thank Celestia that clingy, yellow horse showed up..."
  4466. 4466.
    >"You saw her stalking you and didn't think to tell anypony?"
  4467. 4467.
    "I-It was just a glimpse! Literally all I saw was her fucking eye in my doorway!"
  4468. 4468.
    "I caught her again the next morning, but not well enough to get a good description."
  4469. 4469.
    "And I've never seen the mare before, so to me, I was getting stalked by some unknown pony."
  4470. 4470.
    >"Gah... gives me the heebie jeebies just thinking about it."
  4471. 4471.
    "At this point, I should just live with Twilight, so she can watch over me."
  4472. 4472.
    "Because apparently, I'm too attractive for my own good, even to mares that have NEVER seen me before."
  4473. 4473.
    >"Could've fooled me, I thought you already were for a while."
  4474. 4474.
    >"Ya' know, back when Fluttershy went crazy."
  4475. 4475.
    >No matter what you do, the Rape Shelter keeps calling you back.
  4476. 4476.
    "Yeah, fuck it, I'm selling that damn house."
  4477. 4477.
    "I don't even care anymore."
  4478. 4478.
    >"Selling it to who?"
  4479. 4479.
    "Lyra would take it off my hands, I bet."
  4480. 4480.
    "She'd enjoy living in a house full of human-sized furniture."
  4481. 4481.
    >You and Rainbow simply chatted with each other to pass the time, the sounds of flames still roaring on outside.
  4482. 4482.
    >Eventually, the flickering was replaced with a gentle pitter-patter.
  4483. 4483.
    "You hear that?"
  4484. 4484.
    >"Kinda' sounds like..."
  4485. 4485.
    >That pitter-patter turned to a downpour, something that could only be interpreted as rainfall.
  4486. 4486.
    "Dude, we're saved! I was ready to hold out in here for who knows how long."
  4487. 4487.
    "We should give it a minute, still. That forest fire was massive."
  4488. 4488.
    >"I still don't get it... Why did she blow up the forest?"
  4489. 4489.
    >"Why did she ATTACK me?!"
  4490. 4490.
    "I'll be sure to ask her when she wakes up."
  4491. 4491.
    "She's in big fucking trouble after breaking, I don't know, like ten laws."
  4492. 4492.
    "Stalking, rape, kidnapping, assault, hypnotising ponies, irresponsible use of magic in general, arson..."
  4493. 4493.
     
  4494. 4494.
    "...Celestia will probably hear about this too, and when she does, she'll be FURIOUS."
  4495. 4495.
    "I've heard stories about her when she's mad, and I'll just say, I do NOT want to be on her bad side."
  4496. 4496.
    >"I hope she gets what's coming to her! Betraying us all like that..."
  4497. 4497.
    "True that, bro, true that."
  4498. 4498.
    >Fluttershy is guilty of at least two of those things, but that's different.
  4499. 4499.
    >She a cute.
  4500. 4500.
    >And her Super Rapist(TM) mode was leagues better than little miss Starlight over here.
  4501. 4501.
    >"ANON?! RAINBOW?! ARE YOU IN THERE?!"
  4502. 4502.
    "Twilight?"
  4503. 4503.
    >That voice sounded like it came from Grand Autismo, just on the other side of your Wood Wall(TM).
  4504. 4504.
    "TWILIGHT, HOLD ON!"
  4505. 4505.
    >Lowering the tree wall was trickier than growing it out of the ground to begin with, but you managed.
  4506. 4506.
    >All of the magic you've used tonight was worth ten exercises and a half.
  4507. 4507.
    >Your barricade was sunken back into the ground, and Twilight, along with the rest of the Mane 6, were there.
  4508. 4508.
    >To your surprise, Sunburst and Trixie were also present.
  4509. 4509.
    >Purple Smart's coat and mane were dripping wet from the rain outside, the same goes for the others.
  4510. 4510.
    "Man, you guys got rained on."
  4511. 4511.
    "Better than getting burnt up, I guess."
  4512. 4512.
    >"I take offense to that." Dash spoke up, rolling her eyes.
  4513. 4513.
    >"I-Is that Starlight over there?" Twilight asked, pointing a hoof at her unconscious form.
  4514. 4514.
    "Yep."
  4515. 4515.
    >"Nonny!"
  4516. 4516.
    "WHOA-"
  4517. 4517.
    >Panka leapt into the air and tackled you to the ground, sobbing and sniffling all over your chest.
  4518. 4518.
    >A cacophony of echoing voices filled the empty cave, all of them concerned and confused at what's taken place.
  4519. 4519.
    >"Thank GOODNESS y'all are okay! That explosion dang near scared the life outta' me!" AJ shouted, panicking.
  4520. 4520.
    >You held your spotless, limited edition Ponka(TM) against your chest, petting her as she wept.
  4521. 4521.
    >"Pinkie Pie already explained everything she knows, but... care to summarize for us, darling?" Rarity questioned.
  4522. 4522.
    "Starlight hypnotised Sunburst, brought him to Ponyville, put Fluttershy to sleep, lured me to my OWN home..."
  4523. 4523.
    "...raped me in my OWN home, chased me into the woods, blew up the place, and blasted Rainbow with fire magic."
  4524. 4524.
    "So I promptly knocked her the fuck out with my own magic. That about sums it up."
  4525. 4525.
    >"Why in Equestria would Starlight...?" Twilight was in disbelief, as she approached the unconscious mare.
  4526. 4526.
    >"R-Rainbow, your wings...!" Fluttershy rushed to Dash's side, inspecting the damage on her feathered appendages.
  4527. 4527.
    >"It's not that bad. It hurts, but..."
  4528. 4528.
    "I figure my magic can heal others over time too, so I'll tend to her wings once we settle down."
  4529. 4529.
    >Sunburst and Trixie cantered over to you with warm smiles on both of their faces.
  4530. 4530.
    >"Gee, Anon... I told Trixie you'd be fine, but I didn't mean it like that!"
  4531. 4531.
     
  4532. 4532.
    >"What kind of magic have you been using?"
  4533. 4533.
    >"N-Nice glow, by the way."
  4534. 4534.
    "Oh, y'know, just my own special brand of life magic, that's all."
  4535. 4535.
    >"Life magic, you say...?"
  4536. 4536.
    >Trixie was the next to speak, as Sunburst seemed to be calculating a hundred different things in his head.
  4537. 4537.
    >"Thank goodness you're okay... After that explosion, I-I didn't know what to think!"
  4538. 4538.
    "You knew I was involved in that? Have you been following me around?"
  4539. 4539.
    >"I-I have, but in a good way! Not the Starlight way!
  4540. 4540.
    >"Pains me to say it, y'all, but she's gone and ruined mah trust! OUR trust!" AJ complained, stomping her hoof.
  4541. 4541.
    >"I mean... what was goin' through that girl's mind?!"
  4542. 4542.
    >"These actions are unforgivably deplorable! I've never felt so betrayed in all my life!" Rara added.
  4543. 4543.
    >AJ and Rarity were fuming, Fluttershy was shocked, Pinkie was crying, and Twilight was bewildered.
  4544. 4544.
    >"I thought she finally got over her issues, but..." Trixie muttered, looking incredibly torn up.
  4545. 4545.
    >Amongst the group of upset technicolor horses, Sunburst had an explicitly mean scowl upon his features.
  4546. 4546.
    >"Evidently, she hasn't. And I've been a victim to almost all of these wrongdoings. I'm thoroughly disappointed."
  4547. 4547.
    "I'm disappointed, and I hardly even fucking know her."
  4548. 4548.
    >"Did she say anything to explain herself, Anon? Anything at all?" Twilight inquired, still taken aback.
  4549. 4549.
    "Hmm... Something about not being able to do whatever she wants."
  4550. 4550.
    "You never told me exactly what it was she was doing before the six of you met her, Twi."
  4551. 4551.
    >"So, there was this village full of ponies, and she took all of their cutie marks to make everypony equal..."
  4552. 4552.
    >"...And a little while after we got there, she stole OUR cutie marks, and locked us all in a room."
  4553. 4553.
    "So, she's a communist?"
  4554. 4554.
    >"I remember you telling me about communism in your world; It's very close, I'll agree."
  4555. 4555.
    "Trixie's told me a few stories here and there about Starlight's social anxiety stemming from her 'villain arc'."
  4556. 4556.
    "Those stories made her out to be a changed mare, somepony that actually regretted what she did."
  4557. 4557.
    "I know a lot of you are hurt by this, but it's more confusing than it is upsetting."
  4558. 4558.
    "Whatever punishment she's given is what she deserves, but I want a REAL answer from her."
  4559. 4559.
    >"My thoughts exactly. And until then, I'm sealing her magic."
  4560. 4560.
    "That's a thing you can do?"
  4561. 4561.
    >"It's a spell I'd prefer not to use, but sometimes, you don't have a choice."
  4562. 4562.
    >Twi's horn illuminated the ground beneath her with a purple hue, that familiar magical sparkle sounding out.
  4563. 4563.
    >Across the cave, small, magical chains appeared around Starlight's horn, floating around it like rings.
  4564. 4564.
    >That's one way to nerf a unicorn.
  4565. 4565.
    >"I will say, she was far more calculated in her first revenge attempt against me." Twi added.
  4566. 4566.
    >"Something about this just feels messy, not to the point of being uncoordinated, but it's definitely rushed.
  4567. 4567.
    "Yeah, it's almost like she came to Ponyville as soon as she read your letter."
  4568. 4568.
    >"HUH?!"
  4569. 4569.
    >Sunburst walked up to Twi, placing a hoof on her back.
  4570. 4570.
    >"You don't remember, Twilight? That letter you sent us contained a lot of private-"
  4571. 4571.
    >"N-Now's not the time to bring that up!"
  4572. 4572.
    "I'd say now is the perfect time to bring it up, Ms. Sparkle."
  4573. 4573.
    >"Heheheh... heh..." Twiggy Piggy laughed nervously, shrinking down several sizes, hiding from your gaze.
  4574. 4574.
     
  4575. 4575.
    >Yellow Retard attached herself to your bare leg, throwing her piece into the conversation.
  4576. 4576.
    >You're being cuddled to death by two horses.
  4577. 4577.
    >Excellent.
  4578. 4578.
    >"Was it scary, Anon? Having to deal with Starlight, I mean. I was really worried about you."
  4579. 4579.
    "It felt like I was in a horror movie, again."
  4580. 4580.
    "I appreciate the concern, Flutter Shee. You're a good mare."
  4581. 4581.
    >Your leg may not survive this brutal cuddling; You shouldn't have praised her so generously.
  4582. 4582.
    "I'd like to wrap this up, and deal with our mare of the hour some other time."
  4583. 4583.
    "After all of that action, I need sleep. We all do."
  4584. 4584.
    "And I've learned my fucking lession. Twilight, we're castlemates now."
  4585. 4585.
    >"R-REALLY?! I-I mean... I'd love to!"
  4586. 4586.
    >As if Autism Supreme was waiting for you to say that, she started to take her leave, levitating Starlight in tow.
  4587. 4587.
    >"Come on, everypony! Let's go home! The weather patrol can handle everything from here!"
  4588. 4588.
    >"Ugh, I'd rather not have my beautiful mane ruined again..." Rarity sighed, whining about her upkeep and maintenance.
  4589. 4589.
    >The next few days at the castle are going to be fucking delightful.
  4590. 4590.
    >Twi's already been preparing for your "examination", and now she's twice as excited.
  4591. 4591.
    >You're going to have another Starlight on your hands, you swear.
  4592. 4592.
    >"S-Sorry for crying all over you, Nonny."
  4593. 4593.
    "Don't worry about it, But you two are going to have to get off me. I can't move."
  4594. 4594.
    >"Oh, right..." Fluttershy released her hold on your leg, before wiping away her dumb horse drool.
  4595. 4595.
    >She's probably losing it right now, what with your legs and chest exposed.
  4596. 4596.
    "Welp, time to go. Come here, you."
  4597. 4597.
    >Yoink.
  4598. 4598.
    >"Wha... Hey! P-Put me down!" Rainbow objected, flailing about in your glowing arms, a hot red blush on her face.
  4599. 4599.
    "I'm starting the healing process for your wings. You'll thank me later."
  4600. 4600.
    >"OW! Your grip is too rough! I've got burns, REMEMBER?!"
  4601. 4601.
    >Flipping Dash around, you held her against your chest, like cradling a baby.
  4602. 4602.
    "What about now?"
  4603. 4603.
    >"Still not enjoying this."
  4604. 4604.
    >"Y'know, you two would make a good couple." AJ jokingly remarked, laughing as she trotted off behind Twilight.
  4605. 4605.
    >"N-NO, WE WOULDN'T!"
  4606. 4606.
    >"Let me know if you'd like me to arrange a date for you, darling. I know the perfect restaurant in Canterlot."
  4607. 4607.
    >"SHUT UP!"
  4608. 4608.
    "Heh... Hahahah...HAHAHAHAHA-"
  4609. 4609.
    >"YOU SHUT UP, TOO!"
  4610. 4610.
    >Despite Starlight's crimes looming over everypony's heads, the mood in the air quickly shifted for the better.
  4611. 4611.
    >Ponka was hopping up and down beside you happily, with strange, unexplainable sound effects playing as she did so.
  4612. 4612.
     
  4613. 4613.
    >Everfree looked more like a warzone than a forest after the fire.
  4614. 4614.
    >You could see weather patrol pegasi flying around and about, moving rain clouds as they did so.
  4615. 4615.
    >The air is a tad bit rough to breathe in, thanks to the smoke, but it could be far worse.
  4616. 4616.
    >Flying horses that can bring clouds over and make it rain are an excellent response to a wildfire.
  4617. 4617.
    >The last few times you've been rained on, your luck was down.
  4618. 4618.
    >Speaking of luck, you survived an ordeal without losing something precious to you.
  4619. 4619.
    >Aka, your hat.
  4620. 4620.
    "Hey, Pinks, where'd you leave my hat?"
  4621. 4621.
    >"I've got it RIGHT here!"
  4622. 4622.
    >Party Equine pulled your hat out of seemingly nowhere, before jumping up and flawlessly placing it atop your head.
  4623. 4623.
    "I'm not even going to ask how you did that, but thanks, Panko."
  4624. 4624.
    >"Anytime, Nonny!"
  4625. 4625.
    >"I'd be remiss if you lost such a precious gift so soon, Anonymous. Treasure that hat, please."
  4626. 4626.
    "Trust me, I will. You and Rainbow blew this one out of the fucking park."
  4627. 4627.
    >Rainbow was shifting about uncomfortably, whimpering every so often.
  4628. 4628.
    "Man, those burns are really fucking you up."
  4629. 4629.
    >"I-It's not that; It's your weird magic!"
  4630. 4630.
    "That's probably just the healing doing its thing; You'll be fiiiine."
  4631. 4631.
    >"How do you deal with this? It feels... all tingly and stuff!"
  4632. 4632.
    >When your own body is healing, you don't notice the 'tingles', as it feels completely natural.
  4633. 4633.
    >The feeling is abundant whenever you're using your magic on other things, though.
  4634. 4634.
    >Obviously, it must feel exceptionally unnatural for Dash.
  4635. 4635.
    >It's insane that this magic of yours is supposed to be growing exponentially.
  4636. 4636.
    >Everything must have been strengthened since the night you returned from Neighagra Falls.
  4637. 4637.
    >Your stumps were absolutely disgusting.
  4638. 4638.
    >Starlight didn't stand a chance.
  4639. 4639.
    >At least, she would have if she used her brain a bit more, and wasn't lusting after you.
  4640. 4640.
    >Come to think of it, she had ample time to simply knock you out and do what Fluttershy did in your sleep.
  4641. 4641.
    >This is what cock and pent up frustrations do to a mare; Their IQ falls straight off a cliff.
  4642. 4642.
    >"C-Can you heal me too, Anon?" Flubbercry was like a really thirsty mosquito, floating around you.
  4643. 4643.
    "No, Fluttershy. You're not even hurt."
  4644. 4644.
    >"Me too, Nonny! Me too!"
  4645. 4645.
    >"Ain't gonna' lie, I've wondered what it's like ta' get carried by a human."
  4646. 4646.
    >"Ahem! Anon is my castlemate now, so if he's healing anypony next, it's me!"
  4647. 4647.
    "I haven't moved in yet, and you're already saying stuff like that."
  4648. 4648.
    >"Popular as always, darling." Rarity added.
  4649. 4649.
    "You mean my body is popular."
  4650. 4650.
    >"Give yerself more credit, partner."
  4651. 4651.
    "Sorry, didn't mean to get negative, it's just..."
  4652. 4652.
    "...I'll be on Rape Watch(TM) for the foreseeable future."
  4653. 4653.
    >"You're safe with me, Anon! Just give me a shout next time." Twilight voiced, looking back at you.
  4654. 4654.
    >Why are her bedroom eyes SO intense?
  4655. 4655.
    "Let's hope there IS NO next time, yeah?"
  4656. 4656.
     
  4657. 4657.
    >"Please correct me if I'm wrong, but you've taken this considerably well." Sunburst spoke up, complimenting you.
  4658. 4658.
    >"Most ponies wouldn't be so... how do I put it... nonchalant about it as you are."
  4659. 4659.
    >"A-Again, correct me if I'm wrong."
  4660. 4660.
    "Ehh... you're not wrong. I'm way too casual about it all, I will admit."
  4661. 4661.
    >You've yet to tell a single one of these six ponies about that dream you had.
  4662. 4662.
    >There's a clear track record of withholding embarrassing and occasionally traumatizing information.
  4663. 4663.
    >Anything to make yourself look far sturdier than you actually are.
  4664. 4664.
    >Maybe that can finally change after Starlight is dealt with.
  4665. 4665.
    >"It's cus' you're awesome, bro! I've never seen somepony... I mean... someone as brave as you!"
  4666. 4666.
    >"E-Except me, of course."
  4667. 4667.
    >Normally, you would have replied instantly, but it took you few moments to say anything back.
  4668. 4668.
    "Just... be a little safer in the future, okay?"
  4669. 4669.
    >"What are you, my dad?"
  4670. 4670.
    "C'mon, RD, you know what I mean."
  4671. 4671.
    >"Fine, fine..."
  4672. 4672.
    >As cool drops of rain showered over the group, continuing to ruin Rarity's mane, you rocked Dash in your arms.
  4673. 4673.
    >Seeing Rainbow get hurt like that not only made you furious, but it gave you quite a scare.
  4674. 4674.
    >Your care for these small equines is immense.
  4675. 4675.
    >"Okay, I totally made the dad joke, b-but you're making it awkward!"
  4676. 4676.
    "Awww, wook at da widdle babby..."
  4677. 4677.
    >"PFFFT-" Twilight held back her trademark, uproarious laughter with great effort.
  4678. 4678.
    >Her concentration broke so hard that she almost dropped Starlight in mud.
  4679. 4679.
    >That would have been funny as fuck; Too bad she didn't do it.
  4680. 4680.
    >"OK, THAT'S IT! PUT ME DOWN!"
  4681. 4681.
    "I'm kidding, I'm kidding! You want your wings healed, or not?"
  4682. 4682.
    >"My wings can heal themselves just fine, thank you very much!"
  4683. 4683.
    "Don't be like that, bro. It's faster!"
  4684. 4684.
    >"Hmph! You just wanted an excuse to pick her up." Trixie harrumphed up, pouting at you.
  4685. 4685.
    "I won't deny these claims, nor will I confirm them."
  4686. 4686.
    >Soon enough, the nine of you, including the unconscious Rapelight, crossed out of Everfree and back into Ponyville.
  4687. 4687.
    >Ponies were trotting about, gossiping and reacting to what's become of Everfree Forest.
  4688. 4688.
    >It's not like the ENTIRE forest burned down, but it's not looking pretty, and this really sucks for the environment.
  4689. 4689.
    >While you and Trixie argued semantics over what is and is not a consensual hug, Sunburst called for Twi's attention.
  4690. 4690.
    >"Twilight, would it be alright if Trixie and I watched over her tonight?"
  4691. 4691.
    >"Um... well, I don't see why not! I've got a couple of spare rooms."
  4692. 4692.
    "Heyyy, you're not still hypnotised, are you?"
  4693. 4693.
    >"No! E-Even if I was, the hypnosis would've ended as soon as Starlight went unconscious!"
  4694. 4694.
    "Hmm... is that so? I've got my eyes on you, beardy."
  4695. 4695.
    >"Y-You don't give up easily, do you?"
  4696. 4696.
    "Good to see my first impressions are always consistent."
  4697. 4697.
     
  4698. 4698.
    >AJ and Rarity split off from the group, giving their goodbyes.
  4699. 4699.
    >"I'd love to stick around, but ah got a big day on the farm tomorrow."
  4700. 4700.
    >"Y'all be sure to let us know what's goin' on later, y'hear? Stay safe."
  4701. 4701.
    >"And I've got a client from Los Pegasus coming over in the morning. Do take care, everypony."
  4702. 4702.
    "Night, you two."
  4703. 4703.
    >"You're totally taking me to the castle, aren't you?" RD asked, still shifting about every so often.
  4704. 4704.
    "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have gotten hurt, so I want to see you fully healed in the morning."
  4705. 4705.
    >"But, like..."
  4706. 4706.
    "No exceptions, bro."
  4707. 4707.
    "You're the Flier of the Year, remember? Gotta' keep those wings healthy."
  4708. 4708.
    >"I-I guess so, but doesn't that mean we'd have to..."
  4709. 4709.
    >Rainbow gulped midsentence, struggling to finish the thought.
  4710. 4710.
    >"...Sleep together?"
  4711. 4711.
    "Meh. Fluttershy and I did last night, what's the big deal?"
  4712. 4712.
    >You'll be adding that statement to the list of things that sounded a million times better in your head.
  4713. 4713.
    >Twilight, Pinkie, RD, Sunburst, and Trixie looked at you in shock as if you uttered some forbidden phrase.
  4714. 4714.
    >Meanwhile, Fluttershy turned into a tomato, she couldn't possibly get any redder.
  4715. 4715.
    "Get your minds out of the fucking gutter; You know that's not what I meant."
  4716. 4716.
    >"F-For a second there, Nonny, I thought you and Fluttershy..."
  4717. 4717.
    "No. We did not."
  4718. 4718.
    >"I don't know. The way you said it..." Twilight, once again, needed to be stopped.
  4719. 4719.
    "I'm going to commit unspeakable acts upon you, Purple Smart."
  4720. 4720.
    "Cease at once."
  4721. 4721.
    >"But what if I don't wanna'?"
  4722. 4722.
    >She's enjoying this waaayyy too much.
  4723. 4723.
    >"Just to make sure nothing weird happens, I think I'LL stay the night, too!" Pinkie added, hopping up and down.
  4724. 4724.
    >"Don't forget about me!" Fluttershy was almost pleading, her horse volume nearly cranked up to max.
  4725. 4725.
    "Your castle's turning to a hotel, Twi."
  4726. 4726.
    >"Thanks to you, Anon."
  4727. 4727.
    >What have you gotten yourself into now?
  4728. 4728.
    >Something tells you Ponka and Reese's Flutter Cups don't want separate rooms.
  4729. 4729.
    >How many horses are you about to fucking sleep with?
  4730. 4730.
    >"Anon! Anoooon!"
  4731. 4731.
    >Whomst?
  4732. 4732.
    >Looking above you, your favorite, arguably retarded horse was flying over your head.
  4733. 4733.
    "Derpy!"
  4734. 4734.
    "You guys go on ahead, I wanna' talk to her."
  4735. 4735.
    >"Alright, don't take too long!" Twilight called out, heading to the castle with the rest, minus Dash, of course.
  4736. 4736.
     
  4737. 4737.
    >"What happened to you, Anon? You're barely wearing any clothes..."
  4738. 4738.
    "Oh, well..."
  4739. 4739.
    >Derpy's questioning reminded you that your pants and shoes are still at your house.
  4740. 4740.
    >Looks like you'll be pantsless for a while, but you don't give too many shits right now.
  4741. 4741.
    >You're not cold, but your feet are definitely dirty and wet.
  4742. 4742.
    >"...And why are you carrying Rainbow Dash like that?"
  4743. 4743.
    >The blonde, gray horse gasped, her hooves touching her face.
  4744. 4744.
    >"T-That forest fire didn't get you, did it?!"
  4745. 4745.
    >"I'm fine, Derpy." Rainbow wanted to disappear so badly, you could see it in her eyes.
  4746. 4746.
    "A lot of stuff happened... don't worry about it, yeah?"
  4747. 4747.
    >"Okay! I just wanted to make sure!"
  4748. 4748.
    >"Have you been enjoying that gift I got you?"
  4749. 4749.
    "The satchel? It came in wicked handy a few days ago. Had a trip to Neighagra Falls."
  4750. 4750.
    >"REALLY?! Can you take me with you next time?!"
  4751. 4751.
    "Uhhh, fuck it. Sure, why not?"
  4752. 4752.
    "The last time I went, I didn't really get to enjoy it properly."
  4753. 4753.
    "In fact, you can come too, Dash. I've been meaning to show you the spot."
  4754. 4754.
    >"AFTER I get that award next week."
  4755. 4755.
    "Trust me, the camping trip isn't happening soon. Maybe in a month."
  4756. 4756.
    >"Ohhh phooey..." Derpy's elevation lowered more closely to the ground; She had a disappointed look on her face.
  4757. 4757.
    >You wanted to pet her like the precious 'dog' that she is, but you're still carrying Blue Fast.
  4758. 4758.
    "We can hang out any time, though. Like tomorrow. If you aren't busy working and stuff."
  4759. 4759.
    >Derpy gasped, excitedly flying around you in circles.
  4760. 4760.
    >"Tomorrow's my day off! Where do you wanna' go?"
  4761. 4761.
    "HNNNNNNNGHH"
  4762. 4762.
    >That slightly off in delivery, cutesy voice of hers is so goddamn precious.
  4763. 4763.
    "You can hang out with Dash and I for lunch!
  4764. 4764.
    >"Actually... I've got some stuff to take care of tomorrow. You two have lunch without me."
  4765. 4765.
    "Damn. Guess it's just you and me, Derpy. Drop by my house around noon."
  4766. 4766.
    >"It's okay, Rainbow! I'll have Anon all to myself!"
  4767. 4767.
    >Dash's expression visibly soured in a manner you haven't seen for a long time.
  4768. 4768.
    "We'll hang out next time, alright, bro?"
  4769. 4769.
    "Let's take you to the castle so you can get some rest."
  4770. 4770.
    >Out of nowhere, RD launched herself out of your arms, flying into the air.
  4771. 4771.
    "Whoa, whoa, whoa! What's wrong?"
  4772. 4772.
    >"Buck rest! I-I don't need it!"
  4773. 4773.
    "Bro, your wings... they need more time!"
  4774. 4774.
    >"Pffft, I'll be fine! Worry about yourself for a sec', okay?"
  4775. 4775.
    >"I mean, all of this crazy stuff has been happening to you! Take a load off!"
  4776. 4776.
    >Her voice was hiding the pain far better than her face was.
  4777. 4777.
     
  4778. 4778.
    >You sighed, looking away from her in frustration.
  4779. 4779.
    >Something is bothering her, you can tell, and you have no idea what the fuck it is.
  4780. 4780.
    >Because it's not just the whole fireball thing; Something else has her riled up.
  4781. 4781.
    >"Y-You two aren't fighting, are you?"
  4782. 4782.
    "No! No... not at all, Derpy."
  4783. 4783.
    "Like I said, a lot of shit happened today, so we're a little high-strung."
  4784. 4784.
    "The last thing Rainbow wants to do is sit still, and I'm being overprotective."
  4785. 4785.
    "Anyways, it's late, I'm tired as fuck, etcetera, etcetera..."
  4786. 4786.
    >"See you tomorrow, Anon! I'll talk to you later, Rainbow Dash!"
  4787. 4787.
    >"Later, Derpy."
  4788. 4788.
    "Goodnight, you marvelous horse."
  4789. 4789.
    >Derpy flew off into the night, giggling like a school girl.
  4790. 4790.
    >You waited for a moment before voicing your next goodbyes.
  4791. 4791.
    "Sorry for acting like a helicopter parent; I'll leave you to it."
  4792. 4792.
    "Night, bro."
  4793. 4793.
    >Rainbow stormed off without speaking so much as a single word back.
  4794. 4794.
    >The pained look on her face was apparent, but the catalyst was just as emotional as it was physical.
  4795. 4795.
    >How badly did you fuck up?
  4796. 4796.
    >Does it even have anything to do with you?
  4797. 4797.
    >You're drawing blanks.
  4798. 4798.
    >Usually, you're the type to minimize, hide, or obfuscate your frustrations, and not everypony does that.
  4799. 4799.
    >Whatever it is that's got her upset, it's serious.
  4800. 4800.
    >She didn't even say goodbye.
  4801. 4801.
    >It's merely drizzling now, but today is raining on your fucking parade.
  4802. 4802.
    >Things were looking up for a second.
  4803. 4803.
    >At least you've got a day with Derpy tomorrow.
  4804. 4804.
    >First things first, though, you need sleep.
  4805. 4805.
    >Starlight is going to wake up, and when she does, it's question time.
  4806. 4806.
    >Following behind the group's tracks, you turned around, heading to the Rape Shelter(TM).
  4807. 4807.
    >Pretty soon, you'll be living there.
  4808. 4808.
    >Celestia knows you're not moving any of your stuff over tonight.
  4809. 4809.
    >Depending on what happens tomorrow, it might be a good day for it.
  4810. 4810.
    >Your cries for help and promises to Sunbutt reared their ugly heads in your mind.
  4811. 4811.
    >After the downright horrendous, dubious slap you delivered to her flank, she'll want revenge.
  4812. 4812.
    >It'll be funny to see her act all dignified, that's for sure.
  4813. 4813.
     
  4814. 4814.
    >By the time you reached the safe haven, you were yawning and nodding off.
  4815. 4815.
    >Even with all of this magic flowing through you, being tired is far from impossible.
  4816. 4816.
    >Not wanting to track mud inside, you kicked as much off your feet as you could before entering.
  4817. 4817.
    >You'll shower tomorrow, because you hardly have the energy for anything right now.
  4818. 4818.
    >The door to the castle was closed, and after letting yourself in, a small horse greeted you.
  4819. 4819.
    >It was Flutter Shee.
  4820. 4820.
    >Just as you were about to say hello, a dark, harrowing sense of unease came over you.
  4821. 4821.
    >Without any explanation, Discord crossed your mind shortly after.
  4822. 4822.
    >The last time you checked, he's still in the middle of his "Four-Month Nap", as he called it.
  4823. 4823.
    >A being as old as he is would, unsurprisingly, take wicked long naps, but four months is very specific.
  4824. 4824.
    >If he were awake these days, you can't imagine he'd react well to Fluttershy fawning over you.
  4825. 4825.
    >Flutter Butter's lust for you activated at least a week after he went nappy-nap.
  4826. 4826.
    >Maybe he's rolling around in his sleep.
  4827. 4827.
    "Salutations, equine."
  4828. 4828.
    >"H-Hi, Anon."
  4829. 4829.
    "Goodnight, equine."
  4830. 4830.
    >You walked right past the blushing pony; The only thing on your mind at this moment was a soft bed.
  4831. 4831.
    >"Wait! I-I mean..."
  4832. 4832.
    "Yes? I'm exhausted, Fluttershy."
  4833. 4833.
    >"There's something I want to tell you. I know I don't talk much, so..."
  4834. 4834.
    "Go on. This is quickly rising the ranks as one of the most normal conversations we've ever had."
  4835. 4835.
    >"So you know that-"
  4836. 4836.
    "You're in love with me? Yeah, next."
  4837. 4837.
    >"Y-Yeah. I've learned that you're... very direct with what you want."
  4838. 4838.
    "Meaning...?"
  4839. 4839.
    >"Well, I have a sense for these kinds of things, and..."
  4840. 4840.
    "Speak, mare. Speak."
  4841. 4841.
    >"...I know who you want."
  4842. 4842.
    >"It's not me, but I don't want to be a burden on your love life."
  4843. 4843.
    "Are you trying to say that you're giving me space?"
  4844. 4844.
    >"Yes. I mean, NO! I..."
  4845. 4845.
    "How thoughtful of you."
  4846. 4846.
    "Now, do you mind telling me who exactly I've got the hots for?"
  4847. 4847.
    >"Umm..."
  4848. 4848.
    "Don't be a pussy now. You said you knew."
  4849. 4849.
    >"Twilight."
  4850. 4850.
    >"I can smell it in the air when you're around her."
  4851. 4851.
    "Fuck."
  4852. 4852.
    >"There's no other way for me to put it. Sorry..."
  4853. 4853.
    "Rainbow and AJ picked up on it too, so I guess this is what I get for being obvious."
  4854. 4854.
     
  4855. 4855.
    "This is uncharacteristic of you, though. It's very mature, don't get me wrong."
  4856. 4856.
    "But don't you think you're shooting yourself in the hoof by saying this?"
  4857. 4857.
    "You shouldn't give up so easily."
  4858. 4858.
    >"M-My love for you is immense, Anon."
  4859. 4859.
    >"It'd make me sad if you forced yourself to be with me."
  4860. 4860.
    "That's a fair point."
  4861. 4861.
    "Does this mean you won't try to rape me anymore?"
  4862. 4862.
    >"No. I don't think I'll ever stop, y-you sexy fucking..."
  4863. 4863.
    "Cool your jets. I don't think Twilight wants to clean up your mare juices in the morning."
  4864. 4864.
    >"F-Fuck my mouth."
  4865. 4865.
    >Her tenacity is admirable, her proposition, as always, is tempting.
  4866. 4866.
    "I'm good."
  4867. 4867.
    >"So about that healing..."
  4868. 4868.
    "We went over this earlier; You don't need it."
  4869. 4869.
    >"You can heal me emotionally."
  4870. 4870.
    "Sounds like daddy issues."
  4871. 4871.
    >"Dad and I have always gotten along; I'm very thankful for that."
  4872. 4872.
    "Aww, good for you."
  4873. 4873.
    >Raising your hand to Flutter Shee's head, she nuzzled against it.
  4874. 4874.
    >"D-Daddy."
  4875. 4875.
    "Maybe I'd love you if you'd stop ruining the moment."
  4876. 4876.
    "Wouldn't that be nice; A world where you don't kill the mood every fucking time?"
  4877. 4877.
    >She's in a world of her own, melting in response to your hands scritching behind her ears.
  4878. 4878.
    "And you're not even listening."
  4879. 4879.
    >"I am! Honest!"
  4880. 4880.
    "Mmhmm. By the way, I know I'm not the most... formal guy."
  4881. 4881.
    "I know I shouldn't have just glanced over what you said."
  4882. 4882.
    >"...About Twilight? It's okay, Anon."
  4883. 4883.
    >"You don't have to coddle me."
  4884. 4884.
    "Right... It's just... I've been doing some thinking."
  4885. 4885.
    >Leaning next to Nutter Butter, you whispered into her equine ears.
  4886. 4886.
    "Pretty sure Pinkie likes me just as much; Don't ask me how I know that."
  4887. 4887.
    >"R-Really?"
  4888. 4888.
    "You couldn't tell? Your pheromone sense couldn't detect that or something?"
  4889. 4889.
    >"No, it only works on you."
  4890. 4890.
    "I'm fucking honored."
  4891. 4891.
     
  4892. 4892.
    "Where is she right now? In bed?"
  4893. 4893.
    >"I think so."
  4894. 4894.
    "Mmm. So what I'm trying to say is, it sucks having to pick and choose like this."
  4895. 4895.
    "And I don't mean it that way like it's inconsequential or something."
  4896. 4896.
    >"You're so fucking hot."
  4897. 4897.
    >It just keeps happening.
  4898. 4898.
    >"Nonny..."
  4899. 4899.
    >Oh no.
  4900. 4900.
    >This yellow idiot said Pinkie was in her room sleeping, and there she goes right on queue.
  4901. 4901.
    >There's no way she didn't hear that.
  4902. 4902.
    >Whispering around Ponka is damn near impossible; She's using hacks or something.
  4903. 4903.
    >Party Equine stepped out from one of the castle's many rooms, and her ears were comically enlarged.
  4904. 4904.
    >It's best not to question it for your sanity's sake.
  4905. 4905.
    >"...I overheard you two."
  4906. 4906.
    >"Eep!" Fluttershy immediately dove behind you and hid, fearing the pink pony's next actions.
  4907. 4907.
    >Her temperament seemed to be calm, but there was an undoubtedly somber tone in her voice, however slight.
  4908. 4908.
    "Pinkie, listen..."
  4909. 4909.
    >"Everypony knows how much you like Twilight, Wonny."
  4910. 4910.
    >"It's... mutual; She doesn't do a great job of hiding it either."
  4911. 4911.
    >You remained silent, mostly because you weren't expecting to be caught like this.
  4912. 4912.
    >It's only just now dawning upon you how awful this is.
  4913. 4913.
    >Imagine having the virginity you wanted to save for your love interest get stolen by your best friend.
  4914. 4914.
    >Then, that very same love interest doesn't see you the way you see them.
  4915. 4915.
    >This fucking blows.
  4916. 4916.
    >"You'll be happy with Twilight, right?"
  4917. 4917.
    >Here come the waterworks.
  4918. 4918.
    >Yours, to be specific.
  4919. 4919.
    >Now isn't the time to be a Pussy(TM); It'll make things harder on her.
  4920. 4920.
    "D-Don't ask me such a hard question like that!"
  4921. 4921.
    "I haven't been thinking too hard about dating and stuff lately, but..."
  4922. 4922.
    "...Holy shit. Why is this so difficult?"
  4923. 4923.
    >Ponka laughed nervously in response, trotting up to you.
  4924. 4924.
    >"It's okay; I shouldn't be surprised."
  4925. 4925.
    >"Going after such a popular, perfect-"
  4926. 4926.
    >You were quick to kneel down and bring a finger to Ponka's mouth, pausing her sentence.
  4927. 4927.
    "Pinks, don't say stuff like that..."
  4928. 4928.
    >Pinkie succumbed to her own personal waterworks, before tackling you once again.
  4929. 4929.
    >Fluttershy was almost flattened as you fell backwards, but thankfully, she was quick to move.
  4930. 4930.
     
  4931. 4931.
    >"Pinkie!"
  4932. 4932.
    "S-She's okay, Fluttershy."
  4933. 4933.
    "I think she just needs to cry this one out."
  4934. 4934.
    "There, there..."
  4935. 4935.
    >Never before have you experienced such an agonizing, sorrowful 'hnngh'.
  4936. 4936.
    >This is the second time today that you've been tackled and cried on.
  4937. 4937.
    >Even during this extremely emotional moment, your eyes were still trying to close themselves.
  4938. 4938.
    >You're drop-dead tired.
  4939. 4939.
    >Like last time, you consoled her as best you could, petting her mane.
  4940. 4940.
    >Once again, this really, really fucking blows.
  4941. 4941.
    >When you first saw her all sad like this, on her way to Rarity's boutique, it was obviously bad.
  4942. 4942.
    >At the time, you knew nothing but a fraction of what she was going through.
  4943. 4943.
    >You so badly want to just sweep Ponka off her feet, but that wouldn't be right.
  4944. 4944.
    >She's amazing, however, you don't see her that way, especially not with that level of intensity.
  4945. 4945.
    >Another revelation made itself clear to you as Pinkie sobbed on your chest, one pertaining to Rainbow.
  4946. 4946.
    >Perhaps you've been blind to the affection of your bro this entire time.
  4947. 4947.
    >You're always so touchy with her too, which isn't helping your case at all.
  4948. 4948.
    >Derpy's words must have inadvertently struck a nerve, in conjunction with your overprotectiveness.
  4949. 4949.
    >Right now, it doesn't feel like you've changed since your standoff at Neighagra Falls.
  4950. 4950.
    >That's just the sadness talking, of course.
  4951. 4951.
    >Eventually, Pinkie's tears created a veritable river in the castle hallways.
  4952. 4952.
    >She cried her last tear, and tore herself away from your chest.
  4953. 4953.
    >"Thanks, Wo... Wonny."
  4954. 4954.
    "N-No problem, Pinks."
  4955. 4955.
    "I don't want to be that guy, but... I'm this close to passing out, I swear."
  4956. 4956.
    "Fluttershy, can you do me a solid? Take Pinkie to one of the guest rooms. Sleep with her for the night."
  4957. 4957.
    "Take care of her!"
  4958. 4958.
    >"Y-Yes, sir!" Fluttershy saluted valiantly, before flying next to Ponka.
  4959. 4959.
    "And Pinkie... the next time I see you, you... you'd better be all smiles. You got that?"
  4960. 4960.
    "I can't stand seeing you all fucked up like this anymore. It's not right!"
  4961. 4961.
    >A single tear has rolled down your cheek.
  4962. 4962.
    >Pussy.
  4963. 4963.
    >"Got it." Pinkie put on a tough face, as Fluttershy led her down the hallway.
  4964. 4964.
    >You walked in the opposite direction, toward Twilight's bedroom.
  4965. 4965.
    >What makes this even more awkward is that Spike, Sunburst, Trixie, and Twi are all in the castle.
  4966. 4966.
    >You pray to Celestia, hoping that Autism Supreme in particular didn't hear a single word.
  4967. 4967.
    >Opening the door to her room as quietly as possible, you peeked inside.
  4968. 4968.
    >She's sitting on the bed.
  4969. 4969.
    >Awake.
  4970. 4970.
    >Looking right at you with a surprised look on her face.
  4971. 4971.
    >All you wanted was a peek, but now you HAVE to talk to her.
  4972. 4972.
    >Nopony could pay you enough to stop saying it; This blows, goddamnit.
  4973. 4973.
     
  4974. 4974.
    >Sighing, you let yourself in and closed the door behind you.
  4975. 4975.
    "How much of that did you hear?"
  4976. 4976.
    >"Uhhh..."
  4977. 4977.
    "Twi."
  4978. 4978.
    >"I kinda' sorta'... may have..."
  4979. 4979.
    "Tell the truth, you purple horse."
  4980. 4980.
    >...cast a spell to listen through the wall..."
  4981. 4981.
    "You heard all of it, then."
  4982. 4982.
    "Welp, this is awkward."
  4983. 4983.
    >"I didn't think you liked me that way..."
  4984. 4984.
    "You're surprised? As much as you get at me when we're by ourselves?"
  4985. 4985.
    "Hell, remember what happened last time?"
  4986. 4986.
    >"I-I know, but... I kept second guessing, like, what if you're more interested in Rainbow?"
  4987. 4987.
    >"You hang out with her every single day of the week!"
  4988. 4988.
    "When you put it like that, maybe I am."
  4989. 4989.
    >You sported a sly, confident look on your face, with your hand on your chin.
  4990. 4990.
    >"Anon!"
  4991. 4991.
    "What, you thought I'd give you a win that easily?"
  4992. 4992.
    >"But... everything you said to Fluttershy and Pinkie..."
  4993. 4993.
    >Your playful facade dropped, the potential for screwing around being significantly dampened.
  4994. 4994.
    "Right."
  4995. 4995.
    "I had no idea how bad it really was."
  4996. 4996.
    "They patched things up, which is what I wanted, but just when Pinkie has a chance to cheer up..."
  4997. 4997.
    "...THAT happens. Like, what else can I do? She's all twisted up."
  4998. 4998.
    >"I-It's my fault... If it weren't for me, then maybe-"
  4999. 4999.
    "Nope. It's nopony's fault."
  5000. 5000.
    >Sitting down next to her on the bed, you tried to look her in the eyes, but her gaze was avoidant.
  5001. 5001.
    >She must be feeling a little guilty, which isn't a shocker, given how guilty you feel.
  5002. 5002.
    "Probably jumping the gun here, but I think Rainbow feels the same way. Maybe not as intensely, though."
  5003. 5003.
    "I don't know..."
  5004. 5004.
    >"Rainbow, too?!"
  5005. 5005.
    "SSSHHHHH."
  5006. 5006.
    "Do you understand how fucked it'd be if somepony heard us? Use your inside voice."
  5007. 5007.
    >"Sorry... it's just... it's perplexing how you ended up getting all of this attention."
  5008. 5008.
    "That's what I'm fucking saying."
  5009. 5009.
    "And you're part of the problem, Ms. Sparkle."
  5010. 5010.
    "Just kidding."
  5011. 5011.
    >"Don't joke like that, Anon."
  5012. 5012.
    "Excuse me for trying to lighten this shitty situation."
  5013. 5013.
    >"What do we do, then?"
  5014. 5014.
    "What do you mean?"
  5015. 5015.
    >"Should we... umm..."
  5016. 5016.
     
  5017. 5017.
    >This fucking horse.
  5018. 5018.
    >The typical teasing you is one thing, but seeing her shy away from you is another matter entirely.
  5019. 5019.
    "HNNNNNNNNGHHH"
  5020. 5020.
    >That was the guiltiest 'hnngh' to have ever escaped your vocal chords.
  5021. 5021.
    >"You can't be serious about anything, can you?"
  5022. 5022.
    "You're one to talk. Half the time, you're laughing in somepony's face."
  5023. 5023.
    >"What's wrong with a little chuckle here and there?"
  5024. 5024.
    "A 'little' chuckle. Yeah, sure."
  5025. 5025.
    >"Come on, don't avoid the question."
  5026. 5026.
    "I'm not avoiding anything; You heard what I said in the hallway."
  5027. 5027.
    >"So does that mean..."
  5028. 5028.
    "Take it easy, Twi."
  5029. 5029.
    "Your nerves are showing."
  5030. 5030.
    >Scritching behind her ears to calm her down, you quickly changed to another subject.
  5031. 5031.
    >Grand Autismo melted at your touch, bringing her hooves around your arm.
  5032. 5032.
    "A while ago, Celestia mentioned that I'd have a special somepony one day."
  5033. 5033.
    "She was messing with me like usual, so I deflected and replied like the idea was ridiculous."
  5034. 5034.
    "I didn't actually feel that way, but for some reason, I never thought about it til she asked me that."
  5035. 5035.
    "Imagine being a human, getting teleported randomly to some other universe."
  5036. 5036.
    "You meet a bunch of tiny, talking horses, animals couldn't speak a lick of English back in your world."
  5037. 5037.
    "What sense does it make for the human to start having feelings for them?"
  5038. 5038.
    "And why would those horses get so attached to that human?"
  5039. 5039.
    >"You're making yourself sound crazy, Anon. You're not crazy."
  5040. 5040.
    "Wanna' know what Celestia's best guess was?"
  5041. 5041.
    "Mares just find my species especially attractive."
  5042. 5042.
    "That's ten times more comfortable than my actual character being the reason."
  5043. 5043.
    >"You're a fun guy, Anon. I know it might feel like we're just drooling over a human, but..."
  5044. 5044.
    >"...Pinkie was right when she said you were-"
  5045. 5045.
    "Bullshit. I'm not perfect."
  5046. 5046.
    "Besides, how does that explain little Ms. Starlight travelling across Equestria to rape me?"
  5047. 5047.
    >Twilight didn't seem too pleased after your quick reply.
  5048. 5048.
    "Didn't mean to cut you off. My bad."
  5049. 5049.
    >"No, it's something else. I just... can't imagine how it felt when she told you that."
  5050. 5050.
    "Like shit. I appreciate her compliment, but the situation makes it hard."
  5051. 5051.
    "You feel guilty, too, so just imagine that. Maybe multiply it by... like... ten."
  5052. 5052.
    "My poor brain can only handle so much right now."
  5053. 5053.
    >"It's time to get some rest, anyway."
  5054. 5054.
    "Yeah. Since you caught me peeking, I came in just to clear the air."
  5055. 5055.
    "I'll see you in the morning, Twilight. Thanks for the chat."
  5056. 5056.
     
  5057. 5057.
    >You barely leaned off of the bedside, and her eyes were locked onto you, urging you to stay.
  5058. 5058.
    >"W-Wait..."
  5059. 5059.
    >Sighing heavily, you sat right back down.
  5060. 5060.
    "I was going to pick a guest room, but I'm assuming you want me to stay."
  5061. 5061.
    >"A-Am I that awkward?! Do you not want to sleep with me?"
  5062. 5062.
    >"Oh Celestia, I messed up, didn't I?!"
  5063. 5063.
    "Mind your volume, Oh Purple One."
  5064. 5064.
    >Untying your hoodie from around your waist, you draped it over the foot of Twilight's bed.
  5065. 5065.
    >Even though this hat is incredible, sleeping with it on might be a bit awkward, so you took it off.
  5066. 5066.
    "And no, it's not that I don't want to sleep with you."
  5067. 5067.
    "It just feels weird doing that so soon after that talk in the hallway."
  5068. 5068.
    "I know I slept with Fluttershy yesterday, and I've had sleepovers with Rainbow before, so..."
  5069. 5069.
    "...There's no reason for me to be so apprehensive."
  5070. 5070.
    "Guess I'll stop being a pussy about it."
  5071. 5071.
    >"Thanks, Anon. You have no idea how much this means to me."
  5072. 5072.
    >Twilight's nervous smile and appreciative words helped to wash away your uneasiness.
  5073. 5073.
    "Are we about to fuck, or something?"
  5074. 5074.
    "It's just a sleepover."
  5075. 5075.
    >Book Equine was taken aback by your inappropriately timed joke, her eyes wide in surprise.
  5076. 5076.
    "Twilight, one. Anon, two."
  5077. 5077.
    "You're making it easy for me, Twi."
  5078. 5078.
    >"Ugh... whatever."
  5079. 5079.
    >She dismissed your words, but the blush on her face remained present.
  5080. 5080.
    "I'll let you do all the studying you want after tomorrow. Night, Twily."
  5081. 5081.
    >"Twily...?"
  5082. 5082.
    >Smiling to yourself, you laid on your side, and got as comfortable as you could in this pony-sized bed.
  5083. 5083.
    >Soon enough, she was cuddling with you, curled up like a cat.
  5084. 5084.
    >The more emotional math you do in your head, the more it adds up.
  5085. 5085.
    >Twilight has been your comfort horse for quite a while now.
  5086. 5086.
    >Perhaps Celestia knew this would happen, and it's not hard to see how.
  5087. 5087.
    >Autism Supreme was invested in you, interested in you, and puzzled by you, all on day one.
  5088. 5088.
    >You went from being this weird, intelligent species to study, to an actual friend.
  5089. 5089.
    >Your touchdown in Equestria was far from uneventful, that's for sure.
  5090. 5090.
    >Still to this day, you have no clue how or why you're here.
  5091. 5091.
    >But it doesn't matter, you're happy here.
  5092. 5092.
    >Life can still suck in Horse World(TM), but it's honestly a million times better than Earth.
  5093. 5093.
    >Anticipating the busy day that tomorrow will most likely be, you and Twilight slept together like logs.
  5094. 5094.
    >You're laying next to her, but your heart goes out to Pinkie tonight.
  5095. 5095.
    >And Fluttershy.
  5096. 5096.
    >And Rainbow.
  5097. 5097.
    >Guilt is a powerful emotion.
  5098. 5098.
     
  5099. 5099.
    _
  5100. 5100.
     
  5101. 5101.
    >24th.
  5102. 5102.
    >That morning, your eyes opened themselves without delay, as if they were on a timer.
  5103. 5103.
    >Waking up like this is still relatively new to you, but it's not foreign.
  5104. 5104.
    >Before all this magic business, you'd typically snooze for a few minutes and lay back down.
  5105. 5105.
    >Instead, you've been sleeping like a champion, getting far more rest than you normally would.
  5106. 5106.
    >It's as if you were granted several days worth of rest in just one night.
  5107. 5107.
    >It would explain why time has been moving so quickly for you.
  5108. 5108.
    >Then again, so much shit has gone down lately.
  5109. 5109.
    >Day 20, Fluttershy was awoken from her Super Rapist(TM) mode after a powerful slap from Rainbow.
  5110. 5110.
    >The week before that, you were huddled up in your little Rape Shelter, hiding from the little yellow monster.
  5111. 5111.
    >Day 21, you had that god-awful dream, and went to Neighagra Falls afterwards to meet with Spike...
  5112. 5112.
    >...Got knocked the fuck out by a tree, spoke with Celestia, and "vanquished" Super Rapist(TM).
  5113. 5113.
    >Day 22, your magical powers healed you in your sleep, and that night, you "spotted" Ms. Starlight.
  5114. 5114.
    >Day 23, so many horrible things happened in one day that you don't want to think about it.
  5115. 5115.
    >Plenty of events happened inbetween the lines, but that's the gist of it.
  5116. 5116.
    >Looking to your side, Twilight was still curled up against you.
  5117. 5117.
    "HNNNNNNNGHH"
  5118. 5118.
    >She's like an angel when she's asleep.
  5119. 5119.
    >You didn't want to wake her up, but you kinda' had to.
  5120. 5120.
    >Your brief recollection of this week's events redirected your attention back to Spike.
  5121. 5121.
    >He wasn't present yesterday; Perhaps he was holding down the fort at the castle.
  5122. 5122.
    >And if so, maybe he's with Trixie, Sunburst, and Starlight right now.
  5123. 5123.
    >Just like that, your mood was soured.
  5124. 5124.
    >Because now, it's time to go hear that horse's side of the story.
  5125. 5125.
    >Now is as good a time as any to rouse Purple Smart from her slumber.
  5126. 5126.
    "Wake up, you small, hoofed mammal."
  5127. 5127.
    >"Already awake."
  5128. 5128.
    "Wha... You were just laying there pretending to be asleep?"
  5129. 5129.
    >"I wanted to savor waking up next to you. That's all."
  5130. 5130.
    >Twilight unfurled herself, sitting on her haunches.
  5131. 5131.
    "Back to normal, huh?"
  5132. 5132.
    "Last night, you were a stuttering mess."
  5133. 5133.
    >"That's not very romantic of you, Anon."
  5134. 5134.
    "Crazy. We have a rapist to interrogate. If it even lasts that long."
  5135. 5135.
    >Autism Supreme leaned forward and planted a kiss upon your cheek.
  5136. 5136.
    "Now you're just ignoring me."
  5137. 5137.
    >She hopped off the bed, and trotted towards the door with a spring in her step.
  5138. 5138.
    >"Starlight should be down the hall and to the right, 3 rooms over. I'll see you there!"
  5139. 5139.
    >Before you could say anything else, she was gone.
  5140. 5140.
    >Somepony seems to be happy that they were chosen.
  5141. 5141.
    >To be frank, you're spoiling her, but it is what it is.
  5142. 5142.
    >"There's a note for you out here! It's on the door!"
  5143. 5143.
    "Gotcha."
  5144. 5144.
    >Putting your hoodie and cap back on, you leapt out of Twilight's tiny horse bed.
  5145. 5145.
     
  5146. 5146.
    >On the other side of Twilight's door was the note she mentioned.
  5147. 5147.
    >Grabbing hold of the note, you read it aloud to yourself.
  5148. 5148.
    >"Hi, Anon. This is Fluttershy."
  5149. 5149.
    >"Pinkie and I already spoke with Starlight this morning; The two of us are going somewhere."
  5150. 5150.
    >"We're not entirely sure, but she seems to want some fresh air, so I'm taking her on a trip."
  5151. 5151.
    >"She's still a little down right now, but she's doing better."
  5152. 5152.
    >"Maybe what you said to her last night really helped?"
  5153. 5153.
    >"When we come back tomorrow night, around eight, I want you to fuck my brains out."
  5154. 5154.
    >"Your bitch, Fluttershy."
  5155. 5155.
    "Good lord... at least Pinkie's feeling better."
  5156. 5156.
    >"So you and Fluttershy ARE dating."
  5157. 5157.
    >Was that Spike just now?
  5158. 5158.
    >Turning around and looking to the ground for the little guy, you spotted him.
  5159. 5159.
    >Sneaky little bastard.
  5160. 5160.
    >If you knew he was nearby, you wouldn't have read that out loud.
  5161. 5161.
    "Bro, it's not what it sounds like."
  5162. 5162.
    "She's just-"
  5163. 5163.
    >"I know, don't worry."
  5164. 5164.
    >"By the way, where are... like... all of your clothes?"
  5165. 5165.
    "At my house. I'm sure you already know what happened to me yesterday."
  5166. 5166.
    >"Yep. Sure do. I asked Starlight a few questions earlier, and..."
  5167. 5167.
    "And what?"
  5168. 5168.
    >Spike pinched the bridge of his little dragon nose, seeming rather irritated.
  5169. 5169.
    "It's that bad?"
  5170. 5170.
    >"I'll be honest with you, Anon, everypony who's spoken with her is pretty upset."
  5171. 5171.
    >"The same goes for me."
  5172. 5172.
    >"When she told me she'd be coming back soon, I didn't think she meant it like this."
  5173. 5173.
    "Don't spoil me. I want to hear it for myself. For obvious reasons."
  5174. 5174.
    >"Good, cus' I think my head will explode if I think about it again."
  5175. 5175.
    >Her explanation is either hilariously terrible, or she doesn't have a single excuse of any kind.
  5176. 5176.
    "Can't sit on this forever, so I'll go ahead and nip this in the bud."
  5177. 5177.
    "Here's some good news though; I have plans next month."
  5178. 5178.
    "Derpy and Rainbow want to check out our camping spot."
  5179. 5179.
    >"No kidding? Dude, I've been bummed out since the last time!"
  5180. 5180.
    "Yeah, we didn't even get to enjoy the camping properly."
  5181. 5181.
    "Oh, and I almost forgot..."
  5182. 5182.
    "...You heard about how crazy my powers have gotten, right?"
  5183. 5183.
    "I haven't had the chance to show you them yet."
  5184. 5184.
    >"Twilight's talked about them here and there."
  5185. 5185.
    >"When she 'examines' you, I'm sure I'll get a good look at it."
  5186. 5186.
     
  5187. 5187.
    "That's the exact word she used, isn't it?"
  5188. 5188.
    >"Uh-huh."
  5189. 5189.
    "Fuckin' A."
  5190. 5190.
    "Alright, I'll catch you later, man."
  5191. 5191.
    >"Peace."
  5192. 5192.
    >You pondered over Spike's phrasing as the two of you split.
  5193. 5193.
    >It's been a minute since you had a headache that wasn't because of a head injury.
  5194. 5194.
    >Are you about to get one just from hearing what this horse has to say?
  5195. 5195.
    >Twilight said she was three rooms over and down to the right, so that's where you're going.
  5196. 5196.
    >On your way over, you realized something uncomfortable.
  5197. 5197.
    >Sunburst and Trixie probably heard a small portion of your "chat" with Pinkie last night.
  5198. 5198.
    >Nowhere near as much as Twilight, thank Celestia, but still enough to wonder what it was about.
  5199. 5199.
    >Speaking of the devils, the two of them just exited the aforementioned room Twiggles spoke of.
  5200. 5200.
    "Uhhh... hey, you two. How was it in there?"
  5201. 5201.
    >Sunburst had an even more disappointed look on his face than the one he had yesterday.
  5202. 5202.
    >Meanwhile, Trixie just looked sad.
  5203. 5203.
    >"Abhorrent."
  5204. 5204.
    >That's the only word that came out of Sunburst's mouth in response.
  5205. 5205.
    >"He's not wrong..."
  5206. 5206.
    >The Great and Powerful Horse's words trailed off with a melancholic tone as she stared at the ground.
  5207. 5207.
    "Spike didn't seem happy about what she said, either."
  5208. 5208.
    "And here I was, hoping she'd give me something to be sympathetic over."
  5209. 5209.
    "I guess you can't do something like what she did and have a 'good' reason for it."
  5210. 5210.
    >Your mind flashed back to the pained look of regret on Starlight's face after she blasted Rainbow.
  5211. 5211.
    >You're holding out hope that the fear in her eyes was genuine.
  5212. 5212.
    "I'm about to find out for myself, but can you guys do me a solid?"
  5213. 5213.
    "Let's forgive her once she's paid her dues. That's rough of me to say right now, I know."
  5214. 5214.
    "Only IF she decides to turn away from these evil wrongdoings and all."
  5215. 5215.
    >Sunburst's angered expression softened, considerably so, enough that he must have understood.
  5216. 5216.
    >"Anon..." Great and Powerful Tears gently rolled down Trixie's cheek face as she nodded in acknowledgement.
  5217. 5217.
    >"...I can't speak for anypony else, but... I agree."
  5218. 5218.
    >"If anything ever happened to either of you, I don't know what I'd do, so I'll believe in her."
  5219. 5219.
    "And what about you, Sunburst?"
  5220. 5220.
    >"I need some more time to think. But we'll see what happens in the coming days."
  5221. 5221.
    >It's no surprise he'd be reluctant about it; He got screwed over even harder than you did.
  5222. 5222.
    >What's meaningful is that he's considering it.
  5223. 5223.
    "Awesome. Guess I'll head inside. Trixie, I'll see you later."
  5224. 5224.
    "I don't know if you're heading back to the Empire already, Sunburst, but when you do, maybe I'll visit you."
  5225. 5225.
    >"Now that, I have no problem with. I'd be happy to have you."
  5226. 5226.
    "Take it easy, you two."
  5227. 5227.
    >Suddenly, Twilight's voice, louder than you've ever heard it before, rang out from inside the room.
  5228. 5228.
    >"You WHAT?!"
  5229. 5229.
    >"Have you not learned a SINGLE THING after your tyranny over those ponies?!"
  5230. 5230.
     
  5231. 5231.
     
  5232. 5232.
    "Holy shit... okay, for serious, gotta' go."
  5233. 5233.
    >"Bye Anon! I have a show planned for next week; Come by and watch it, okay?"
  5234. 5234.
    "Sure thing, Trix. I'll be there."
  5235. 5235.
    >Running into the room to see what was happening, you witnessed quite the sight.
  5236. 5236.
    >Twilight was literally standing over Starlight with the judgement of a goddess.
  5237. 5237.
    >While she was halfway under her covers, trembling and shaking like a little baby.
  5238. 5238.
    >Those magical chains continued to swirl around Starlight's horn, blocking her ability to cast spells.
  5239. 5239.
    "Dear Celestia, Twi..."
  5240. 5240.
    >"Anon?"
  5241. 5241.
    >Twiggles turned her attention to you, giving Starlight a brief moment of reprieve.
  5242. 5242.
    >But of course, you're one of her victims.
  5243. 5243.
    >That moment changed from brief to instant in a flash once her eyes met yours.
  5244. 5244.
    >She retreated even further under the covers; All you could see was a blanketed, quivering blob.
  5245. 5245.
    "I heard you grilling her from outside. You were shouting, y'know."
  5246. 5246.
    "You don't normally get that loud."
  5247. 5247.
    >"STARLIGHT! Tell him why you did it!"
  5248. 5248.
    >She poked her head out from underneath the blankets, stuttering and shaking.
  5249. 5249.
    >"I... I-I..."
  5250. 5250.
    >"...I got horny! Sunburst turned down my advances because I was being too aggressive, and..."
  5251. 5251.
    >That was already blatantly obvious, she told you that much yesterday, so you egged her on for the rest.
  5252. 5252.
    "And what else?"
  5253. 5253.
    >"...When he said no, all of my problems... a-and all of my stress caved in on me for some reason!"
  5254. 5254.
    >"So I just... I turned into a villain again! I'm SORRY! PLEASE-!"
  5255. 5255.
    "You failed, then? That's what you're saying?"
  5256. 5256.
    >"H-Huh?"
  5257. 5257.
    "You patched things up with Twilight and her group, made friends with Trixie... you've come this far..."
  5258. 5258.
    "...Just to forget everything you learned when you were at your lowest."
  5259. 5259.
    >"EXACTLY! That's why I'm so bucking MAD!" Twilight was so upset; She was about to start kicking things.
  5260. 5260.
    "Like... using hypnosis spells on Sunburst was already bad enough."
  5261. 5261.
    "Then you had to kidnap him, bring him here, force him to help you rape ME, start a forest fire..."
  5262. 5262.
    "...And then blast Rainbow Dash with a fucking fireball."
  5263. 5263.
    "What the fuck were you thinking? You could have KILLED HER!"
  5264. 5264.
    "What's been bothering you SO much that you'd stoop THIS low when you finally broke?"
  5265. 5265.
    "Why didn't you ask for help?! That's all you had to do!"
  5266. 5266.
    "You stupid horse! Do you have any idea how much you've hurt everypony? How much you've hurt me?"
  5267. 5267.
    >"aaaaaaAAAAaa..."
  5268. 5268.
    >Now she's crying.
  5269. 5269.
    >Great.
  5270. 5270.
    >The sniffling horse crawled out from under her covers, before hopping off the bed.
  5271. 5271.
    >And she's grovelling at your bare feet.
  5272. 5272.
     
  5273. 5273.
    "Don't cry on me. Cry on Twilight."
  5274. 5274.
    >"B-Bu... But..."
  5275. 5275.
    "I'm not the one you let down; That would be her."
  5276. 5276.
    >"I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell her to cry on me."
  5277. 5277.
    "It'd be funny, though."
  5278. 5278.
    >As if on queue, Starlight grabbed hold of Twi's hooves and sobbed against her.
  5279. 5279.
    >"UUGHH!"
  5280. 5280.
    >Twilight's signature groan of frustration never ceases to make you smile.
  5281. 5281.
    "Sorry, Twi. But you know how I am. It's hard for me to stay mad."
  5282. 5282.
    >"I know, it's just... you're being too soft on her!"
  5283. 5283.
    "Remember when I told you about good cop, bad cop?"
  5284. 5284.
    "This is a good cop, bad cop moment."
  5285. 5285.
    "That being said, have you decided what her punishment is?"
  5286. 5286.
    "Or is that a call you'd rather have Celestia make?"
  5287. 5287.
    >"On our way back to the castle yesterday, that's exactly what I was thinking about."
  5288. 5288.
    >"After you and Rainbow split off, everypony agreed on three years of community service."
  5289. 5289.
    >"THREE YEARS?!" Starlight shouted, hugging Twilight's legs.
  5290. 5290.
    "Your crimes against your fellow Equestrians, and nature itself are inexcusable."
  5291. 5291.
    "Are they not, Ms. Starlight?"
  5292. 5292.
    >"N-No, you're right..."
  5293. 5293.
    "Which means you should pay recompense to the community, and your fellow ponies, yes?"
  5294. 5294.
    >"Yes."
  5295. 5295.
    "Twilight, give it to her."
  5296. 5296.
    >"Starlight Glimmer, I hereby sentence you to three years of community service!"
  5297. 5297.
    >"Including, but not limited to, canned food drives, tree planting, community cleanup..."
  5298. 5298.
    >"...recycling, raking leaves, shoveling snow, home and market repair, farm work..."
  5299. 5299.
    >Starlight was metaphorically biting her nails as the list went on and on and on.
  5300. 5300.
    >"...garden tending, school projects-"
  5301. 5301.
    >"I get it! I get it... just-"
  5302. 5302.
    >"Let me finish!"
  5303. 5303.
    >"Ahem... social and traditional event preparation, and assisting the elderly."
  5304. 5304.
    >"Every day, unless specified otherwise, must have at least four hours dedicated to these duties."
  5305. 5305.
    >With how many duties she mentioned, you'd think she was reading off notes on paper.
  5306. 5306.
    >That's Twilight in a nutshell, so there's nothing new here.
  5307. 5307.
    >You're unsure of the punishment you'd personally give to Starlight, but this is fair.
  5308. 5308.
    >What she's done would earn her half of a lifetime, or more, in prison back in your world.
  5309. 5309.
    >Arson alone is a very serious crime, never mind the 'attempted' mareslaughter, and raping.
  5310. 5310.
    >You understand that this punishment isn't just for the things she's done.
  5311. 5311.
    >From Twilight's perspective, it's the equivalent of her student failing, betraying her, even.
  5312. 5312.
    >"In addition, Anon and I will be watching over you to ensure that you serve your time."
  5313. 5313.
    "Wait, what? Me, too?"
  5314. 5314.
     
  5315. 5315.
    >"That's not a problem, is it, Anon?"
  5316. 5316.
    "Not really. She's your pupil, though, isn't she?"
  5317. 5317.
    >"True, but two is better than one, wouldn't you say?"
  5318. 5318.
    "Yeah..."
  5319. 5319.
    >"Plus, it'll give you something else to do."
  5320. 5320.
    "Once again, not disagreeing with you, but..."
  5321. 5321.
    >Sighing, you peered down at Starlight as she mused over her punishment.
  5322. 5322.
    "...As long as you don't expect me to help her with any of that."
  5323. 5323.
    >"Only if you feel like it." Twilight flashed a warm smile, her eyes closed as she did so.
  5324. 5324.
    "Well? You got all of that, Starlight?"
  5325. 5325.
    "When you start your community service, I'm not watching you all fucking day. Only to start."
  5326. 5326.
    >"Uh-huh..."
  5327. 5327.
    "I'm sure these responsibilities will keep you in check, but you DO plan on fixing this, right?"
  5328. 5328.
    "By that, I mean the whole villain thing."
  5329. 5329.
    "Because Twi is trying to be nice and civil here, despite how upset she is."
  5330. 5330.
    "This could easily get worse for you; You wouldn't want to end up in pony prison."
  5331. 5331.
    >"I-I'll be good! I will! Pinkie promise!"
  5332. 5332.
    "Don't be good just to be good. Do the right thing."
  5333. 5333.
    "I could fuck you against the wall right now, and it'd feel good."
  5334. 5334.
    >Starlight's ears perked up, her eyes widening, and an intense blush appearing on her features.
  5335. 5335.
    "But that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. Be better."
  5336. 5336.
    >"ANON!"
  5337. 5337.
    "You get what I'm trying to say, Twi."
  5338. 5338.
    >"S-Still! That's the last thing you should be saying right now!"
  5339. 5339.
    "Anyways... I know it's tough. Obviously."
  5340. 5340.
    "The next time you break down, do something constructive instead, yeah?"
  5341. 5341.
    "Like NOT setting my friends on fire and raping me."
  5342. 5342.
    >Starlight removed herself from Twilight's hooves, looking up at you and nodding frantically.
  5343. 5343.
    >Maybe this is why Twilight wants you to be her co-watcher.
  5344. 5344.
    >You're chastising her like a father right now, and you're unsure if you like that or not.
  5345. 5345.
    >"T-Thanks, Anon." Starlight wiped her tears away, her nervous, crooked smile twitching out of fear.
  5346. 5346.
    "Don't mention it. Literally. I know I said it's hard for me to stay mad, but I'm still upset."
  5347. 5347.
    "Be sure to apologize to the others, by the way. Especially Rainbow."
  5348. 5348.
    "I doubt she'll be as merciful as us."
  5349. 5349.
    >"The second I see her, I'll apologize!"
  5350. 5350.
    "Good. And for the love of Celestia, let somepony know the next time you're stressed out."
  5351. 5351.
    >"For the love of me, you say?"
  5352. 5352.
    >You're going to pretend you didn't hear that just now.
  5353. 5353.
    >Nope, no sir.
  5354. 5354.
    >"P-Princess Celestia!" Twilight shouted in surprise, confirming your concerns.
  5355. 5355.
     
  5356. 5356.
    >Starlight, shortly after hearing that voice, instantly ran behind you.
  5357. 5357.
    >What's funny is that this takes care of the desperate promises you made, parts of them, anyway.
  5358. 5358.
    >Turning around, you addressed the white-coated, celestial horse with a sterile expression.
  5359. 5359.
    "Sunbutt."
  5360. 5360.
    >"Anonymous."
  5361. 5361.
    >"Anon, treat Celestia with respect, please!"
  5362. 5362.
    >"Worry not, my student. I have long since grown accustomed to Anonymous' mannerisms."
  5363. 5363.
    >"T-That doesn't mean it's okay for him to call you that!"
  5364. 5364.
    >"Perhaps you're right, but he's my responsibility."
  5365. 5365.
    "I'd love to refute that, but you give me free money, so..."
  5366. 5366.
    >"You're my little human. Without me, you'd be lost in this world."
  5367. 5367.
    "Would I really, though?"
  5368. 5368.
    >Starlight seemed to fear the situation far less as your banter with Celestia continued.
  5369. 5369.
    >However, Celestia took notice of this, and shot her the most threatening glare you have ever seen.
  5370. 5370.
    >It wasn't directed at you, and you were still intimidated.
  5371. 5371.
    >Just like last time, she's immediately behind your leg, using it to break line of sight.
  5372. 5372.
    "Y'know, you might want to face her."
  5373. 5373.
    >Not only was Sunny D(TM) giving her the eyes of death, but she was looking down on her.
  5374. 5374.
    >And it's not solely because she's tall; You could almost sense the contempt in her gaze.
  5375. 5375.
    >This isn't Sunbutt giving her that look.
  5376. 5376.
    >It's the ruler of Equestria, and she, unlike you and Twi, didn't display an ounce of softness to her.
  5377. 5377.
    >Starlight left the safety and comfort of your leg, now standing before Celestia.
  5378. 5378.
    >If Pinkie were shaking like Starlight is right now, you'd be hearing cartoony sound effects.
  5379. 5379.
    >"I've heard of your deeds, Ms. Glimmer."
  5380. 5380.
    >"What I saw of Everfree Forest from Canterlot castle left me appalled."
  5381. 5381.
    >"Not to mention the massive plumes of smoke and pollution. Some of which made its way to Canterlot.
  5382. 5382.
    >"And everything else that I've heard from Spike's letter..."
  5383. 5383.
    >The large, snow white mare brought a hoof to her head in frustration.
  5384. 5384.
    >You never thought you'd witness Sunbutt hoofpalming, but here you are.
  5385. 5385.
    >"...Twilight has been overseeing your progress, and as always, I'm confident in her ability to mentor."
  5386. 5386.
    >"I'm sure she's already determined a fitting punishment for your actions, however..."
  5387. 5387.
    >"...I would not like to see another infraction of this severity."
  5388. 5388.
    >"Acts in spite of, and against harmony in Equestria have officially become a trend for you, Starlight."
  5389. 5389.
    >"Please, put an end to that. I'd rather not choose your punishment myself."
  5390. 5390.
    >Starlight bowed her head in acknowledgement, and what you can assume to be shame, before Sunbutt.
  5391. 5391.
    >"Y-Yes, Princess Celestia. I regret what I've done. A-And... And..."
  5392. 5392.
    >She's going to piss herself at this rate.
  5393. 5393.
    "I'll be helping Twilight watch over her."
  5394. 5394.
    "Not thrilled about it, but, y'know... it is what it is."
  5395. 5395.
    >Seemingly, an atmosphere's worth of held breaths escaped the purple pony's lips as she sighed.
  5396. 5396.
    >"I see."
  5397. 5397.
     
  5398. 5398.
    >With that tone of voice, Celestia didn't sound happy to hear that, but she smiled soon after.
  5399. 5399.
    >"Well, in all the time you've been here in Equestria, you've never once failed to amuse me."
  5400. 5400.
    >"With her under Twilight's supervision, as well as yours, I suspect good things will come."
  5401. 5401.
    "Don't expect anything extraordinary. I'll keep my eyes on her; That's about it."
  5402. 5402.
    >"You've doubted me many times, Anonymous. My predictions are never wrong."
  5403. 5403.
    "Oh yeah?"
  5404. 5404.
    >Sprinting behind Celestia with unprecedented speed, you raised your hand towards the ceiling.
  5405. 5405.
    >Sunbutt's eyes could hardly follow your movements.
  5406. 5406.
    >Before your empowered, god-like appendage could maim Celestia's ass, something stopped you.
  5407. 5407.
    >Twilight's magic, glowing as purple as it ever did, halted the momentum of your hand.
  5408. 5408.
    >Once Celestia realized you were behind her, her eyes grew wide, and Twilight scoffed.
  5409. 5409.
    >"Sorry, Anon. Can't let you do that."
  5410. 5410.
    "Curse you, you small, purple horse."
  5411. 5411.
    >"A-Anonymous! I had no idea you were that fast!" Sunbutt had a fearful, worried expression on her face.
  5412. 5412.
    >Seeing her act out of character never gets old.
  5413. 5413.
    >Clearly, she's intimidated by your capabilities.
  5414. 5414.
    >Starlight was more confused by this display than anything else.
  5415. 5415.
    >"I have no clue what's going on..."
  5416. 5416.
    "You should see yourself out, Celestia."
  5417. 5417.
    "We'll handle things from here."
  5418. 5418.
    >"Of c-course... yes! I have royal duties to atttend to! Ehh..."
  5419. 5419.
    >"...D-Do come visit me sometime! You know where to find me, Anonymous!"
  5420. 5420.
    >Sunbutt instantly teleported the fuck away, leaving you, Starlight, and Twi alone.
  5421. 5421.
    "You know what this means, correct?"
  5422. 5422.
    "You've violated the law, Twilight Sparkle."
  5423. 5423.
    >"I AM the law, Anon."
  5424. 5424.
    >Silently, without a single word spoken, you approached Twilight.
  5425. 5425.
    >Twilight, too, had begun to walk in your direction, meeting you halfway.
  5426. 5426.
    >"Guys? Hello?"
  5427. 5427.
    >You didn't answer Starlight.
  5428. 5428.
    >This was far more important.
  5429. 5429.
    >The two of you halted before any contact was made, Twilight looking up at you, and you peering down at her.
  5430. 5430.
    "You think you're lucky? Huh?"
  5431. 5431.
    >"Oh, human. I don't need luck. Not where I'm going."
  5432. 5432.
    >Raising your hand into the air once more, Twilight smiled at you, mocking you, belittling you.
  5433. 5433.
    "This isn't a game."
  5434. 5434.
     
  5435. 5435.
    >"GUYS!"
  5436. 5436.
    >Turning to face Starlight, you slowly lowered your hand.
  5437. 5437.
    >Autism Supreme is off the hook.
  5438. 5438.
    >For now.
  5439. 5439.
    >"Sorry... but how should I start this... community service?"
  5440. 5440.
    "Eager to receive punishment already, huh?"
  5441. 5441.
    "Tell her, Twi. Because I sure as shit don't know."
  5442. 5442.
    "This is your idea."
  5443. 5443.
    >"I've yet to formerly arrange any of your civil duties, so for today..."
  5444. 5444.
    >"...You're going to be following Anon and helping him with whatever he needs!"
  5445. 5445.
    "Wha... What the fuck, Twi? You want my ex-rapist to follow me around?"
  5446. 5446.
    >"Just pretend she's Fluttershy!"
  5447. 5447.
    "Despite having a higher rape rate, Fluttershy is... different."
  5448. 5448.
    >"Please, Anon? For me?"
  5449. 5449.
    >Looking over at Starlight, she had quite the dejected look on her face.
  5450. 5450.
    "Ughhh... god, okay."
  5451. 5451.
    "Only a handful of ponies know who started the fire, so at least I won't get any weird looks being with her."
  5452. 5452.
    "You'd better be on your best fucking behavior, Glimmy."
  5453. 5453.
    >"G-Glimmy?"
  5454. 5454.
    "You heard me, little missy."
  5455. 5455.
    "I plan on meeting with some friends in a bit, and I'd like to move my stuff in with Twilight, too."
  5456. 5456.
    >"Pinkie promise, I won't do anything weird!"
  5457. 5457.
    "That's what I want to hear."
  5458. 5458.
    "Got anything else you'd like to say before we go, Twilight?"
  5459. 5459.
    >"That's all for now. You're free to go."
  5460. 5460.
    "Sick. Don't forget what I said last night, though."
  5461. 5461.
    "Tomorrow is studying day."
  5462. 5462.
    >"No need to remind me, Mr. Human. I'll have everything ready in the morning!"
  5463. 5463.
    "Alright, then... oh. Almost forgot to mention."
  5464. 5464.
    "Have Spike send AJ and Rarity a letter about this decision, if you can."
  5465. 5465.
    "Those two probably have all kinds of errands for this little pony to run, especially AJ."
  5466. 5466.
    "Now, if you'll excluse Glim-Glam and I..."
  5467. 5467.
    >"Glim-Glam...?"
  5468. 5468.
    "You'll get used to it."
  5469. 5469.
    >"Have a good day, you two!"
  5470. 5470.
    >The second you entered the hallway, Starlight cleared her throat to get your attention.
  5471. 5471.
    "Before you say anything, I want a normal conversation, if that's not too much trouble."
  5472. 5472.
    "You spent all morning getting grilled, and I don't want to hear a thousand apologies."
  5473. 5473.
     
  5474. 5474.
    >"S-Sorry..."
  5475. 5475.
    "What did I just say?"
  5476. 5476.
    >"...It's just... I'm nervous about something."
  5477. 5477.
    "I think you're nervous about a lot of things right now."
  5478. 5478.
    >"I am, but this is something specific."
  5479. 5479.
    >"Trixie wants to start hanging out with me again, and-"
  5480. 5480.
    "You feel like the worst friend of all time?"
  5481. 5481.
    >"...Nailed it."
  5482. 5482.
    >"After I came back to Ponyville with Sunburst, I ran into Trixie, and I flat out ignored her."
  5483. 5483.
    >"The face she made... it's burned into my head, Anon! I can't stop thinking about it!"
  5484. 5484.
    "She really seems to like you, y'know."
  5485. 5485.
    "So out of all the ponies you've hurt, Trixie might be hurt the most."
  5486. 5486.
    "Let it be a reminder."
  5487. 5487.
    >"Ugghh, don't say that!"
  5488. 5488.
    "It's true, though."
  5489. 5489.
    "When I ran into her earlier, you know what she told me?"
  5490. 5490.
    "She said she believed in you."
  5491. 5491.
    "You have to cherish her. The same goes for Sunburst."
  5492. 5492.
    "And cherish me, too, because at this current moment, I'm your god, and your fucking emperor."
  5493. 5493.
    >"O-Okay."
  5494. 5494.
    >She actually said yes.
  5495. 5495.
    "HHNNNNNNNNNGHHH"
  5496. 5496.
    >"Anon?! A-Are you alright?!"
  5497. 5497.
    "I'm fine... I'm fine."
  5498. 5498.
    "Something came out of me; That's all."
  5499. 5499.
    >Be responsible, goddamnit.
  5500. 5500.
    >Your aloof, nonchalant nature is getting in the way of your "definitely still mad at her" persona.
  5501. 5501.
    >It's a shame that she's got a history of manipulative and evil crimes.
  5502. 5502.
    >Twilight felt that you and her would get along, and you know what?
  5503. 5503.
    >She's absolutely right.
  5504. 5504.
    >You'd probably be the best of friends already if it weren't for the aforementioned events.
  5505. 5505.
    >As the two of you descended the castle stairs, light droplets of water fell upon you.
  5506. 5506.
    >The sky is dark and overcast, something that would have given you a flashback if you didn't block it out.
  5507. 5507.
    "Uhh... Starlight?"
  5508. 5508.
    >"Yeah?"
  5509. 5509.
    "Pinkie and Fluttershy came in to talk to you too, right?"
  5510. 5510.
    "Did Pinkie talk much? How was she feeling?"
  5511. 5511.
    >Starlight, a little surprised from the sudden question, muttered to herself in thought.
  5512. 5512.
    >"Hmm... she looked kind of... sad? And she hardly said a word to me."
  5513. 5513.
     
  5514. 5514.
    "That's basically what I expected. Something terrible happened last night, so I was worried."
  5515. 5515.
    "Not talking about... you know."
  5516. 5516.
    >"Yeah, I understand."
  5517. 5517.
    >You mentally slapped yourself, trying to shake off the awkward atmosphere.
  5518. 5518.
    "Anyway, we've got a stop to make."
  5519. 5519.
    >"Where at?"
  5520. 5520.
    "A certain pony's favorite bench."
  5521. 5521.
    "Thinking of selling my house, maybe even giving it away for free."
  5522. 5522.
    >"W-Why would you give away your house?"
  5523. 5523.
    "Because of creepy rapists like you. Living with Twilight is ten times safer."
  5524. 5524.
    >"I'm never going to live this down, am I?"
  5525. 5525.
    "Nope."
  5526. 5526.
    >"H-Have I been the only one, or...?"
  5527. 5527.
    "Far from it, actually."
  5528. 5528.
    "To tell you the truth, I've been raped so many times, I've lost count."
  5529. 5529.
    >Starlight wanted to comment, but she seemed to struggle with finding the right words.
  5530. 5530.
    >You're doing a shit job of keeping things cheery, all things considered.
  5531. 5531.
    >At least with Fluttershy, she's long since made peace with her cardinal urges.
  5532. 5532.
    >This is like walking on landmines.
  5533. 5533.
    "You don't have to respond to that. It's crazy; I know."
  5534. 5534.
    >"But... why?"
  5535. 5535.
    "Mares find me hot as fuck, apparently."
  5536. 5536.
    "And you agree, considering you wanted me to 'have your fillies'."
  5537. 5537.
    "You're already off of that, right?"
  5538. 5538.
    >"O-Of course! That was one of the dumbest things I said yesterday!"
  5539. 5539.
    "Thank Celestia. I can barely handle when shit hits the fan; I don't want kids right now."
  5540. 5540.
    >"Speaking of Celestia, what were you about to do to her back there?"
  5541. 5541.
    >Starlight desperately wanted to change the subject, and it was pretty obvious.
  5542. 5542.
    "What did it look like?"
  5543. 5543.
    >"You were... gonna' spank her?"
  5544. 5544.
    "Exactly. And I would've gotten away from it, too, if it weren't for that purple creature."
  5545. 5545.
    "Not that it matters. I've already done it once before, so that's good enough for me."
  5546. 5546.
    >"I don't have the right to call you weird, but... you're pretty weird, Anon."
  5547. 5547.
    "I appreciate that. You're surprisingly nice to talk to, Glimmy."
  5548. 5548.
    >"W-Wow, really? You think so?"
  5549. 5549.
    "Yeah. I had an impression you'd be this insufferable little creature that'd singlehandledly ruin my day."
  5550. 5550.
    >"Hmm..."
  5551. 5551.
    "Something you wanted to say?"
  5552. 5552.
     
  5553. 5553.
    >"Nothing, nothing..."
  5554. 5554.
    "Mmkay."
  5555. 5555.
    "Before you went to Crystal Land for a while, how much of Ponyville did you see?"
  5556. 5556.
    >"Pretty much all of it, I think."
  5557. 5557.
    "Ever see a mare named Lyra?"
  5558. 5558.
    >"I've met Bon Bon before, and she's told me about her, but I haven't met her yet."
  5559. 5559.
    "She's the mare we're looking for. 'Normally', you'll spot her sitting on her favorite bench."
  5560. 5560.
    "But if she's not there, then we'll just move along. It's not like I need to get rid of the house NOW."
  5561. 5561.
    "There's no guarantee she'll accept, anyway."
  5562. 5562.
    >"You must be really comfortable around Twilight, huh?"
  5563. 5563.
    "I mean, I'm comfortable around everypony."
  5564. 5564.
    "It's just that her castle has the most room to accomodate a big guy like me."
  5565. 5565.
    "Like... if I tried to stay with Rainbow, how would I get to and from the actual house?"
  5566. 5566.
    "The damn thing floats in the air, because, y'know, it's a fucking cloud."
  5567. 5567.
    "With Fluttershy, there's too many animals all over the place."
  5568. 5568.
    "And for reasons I'm not going to mention, it'd be a bit awkward."
  5569. 5569.
    "The only other pony with the space to accomodate me is Applejack, and that's a maybe."
  5570. 5570.
    "But they're busy, busy farm horses over there. I'd just get in the way."
  5571. 5571.
    >"Makes sense. Twilight's castle has so many different rooms."
  5572. 5572.
    >"Was that whole bit about Celestia giving you free money for real, though?"
  5573. 5573.
    "Yep. It's been like that since I got here."
  5574. 5574.
    "Sunbutt took a lot of interest in me, so she put me on this "Friendship Fund."
  5575. 5575.
    "I have enough money to live wherever I want, but so far, Ponyville is where I'll be staying."
  5576. 5576.
    >"So you're REALLY popular, then..."
  5577. 5577.
    "We already covered that somewhat, but yes."
  5578. 5578.
    "Over in Manehattan, I've got this huge cult following. Mostly because of the mare population."
  5579. 5579.
    "They've got posters all over the streets, and actual fucking movies about me."
  5580. 5580.
    "Having crowds of mares screaming your name sounds great, and it is, but don't fall into the crowd."
  5581. 5581.
    "You might not come out the same as when you fell in."
  5582. 5582.
    >"Y-You make it sound like that's happened before. It didn't... right?"
  5583. 5583.
    "Oh, it did. And if I stayed in the pile any longer, they'd have gotten me like you did."
  5584. 5584.
    >"Jeez..."
  5585. 5585.
    >Starlight's face became flush with red; It wasn't hard to imagine what she was thinking about.
  5586. 5586.
    "Take a chill pill, Glimmy."
  5587. 5587.
    "You're getting too fired up."
  5588. 5588.
    >"A-Am not!"
  5589. 5589.
     
  5590. 5590.
    >"Yoohooooo! Anon! Lookin' for me?"
  5591. 5591.
    >Yep, that's Lyra's voice.
  5592. 5592.
    >There she was, sitting down on the Bench(TM) like a human.
  5593. 5593.
    "Hey. Had a feeling you'd be hanging around your favorite bench today."
  5594. 5594.
    >"Welp, you guessed right. Nice legs, by the way. A-And your feet..."
  5595. 5595.
    "Goddamnit, Lyra. Not now."
  5596. 5596.
    >"Why weren't you dressed like this when we had dinner together? Unf."
  5597. 5597.
    "Did you really just...?"
  5598. 5598.
    >As you expected, the position this mint pony was sitting in confused Starlight significantly.
  5599. 5599.
    >"Bon Bon's told me a lot about you, Lyra! Good to finally meet you!"
  5600. 5600.
    >"Nice to meet ya'... hey... wait a minute..."
  5601. 5601.
    >"...You're that Starlight girl I've heard about, aren't you?"
  5602. 5602.
    >"Y-Yeah... that's me."
  5603. 5603.
    >"Hmm..."
  5604. 5604.
    >Lyra conjured magical hands to scratch her chin, eyeing Starlight with suspicion.
  5605. 5605.
    >Glim-Glam shook violently in her proverbial boots, breaking up a sweat in mere seconds.
  5606. 5606.
    >There's no way Lyra knew who the culprit of the fire was.
  5607. 5607.
    >Right?
  5608. 5608.
    >"...Nopony told me you were this pretty! I love your hair!"
  5609. 5609.
    >"Thanks?"
  5610. 5610.
    >All of that tension left her body as quickly as it appeared.
  5611. 5611.
    >"Anytime, cutie."
  5612. 5612.
    "By the way, how did you know I was looking for you?"
  5613. 5613.
    >"I didn't! I was joking, Anon."
  5614. 5614.
    "It works out either way. I've got a deal for you."
  5615. 5615.
    >Once Lyra heard the word 'deal', she started checking her surroundings, looking left and right.
  5616. 5616.
    >"You sure you wanna' talk about this in front of 'her'?"
  5617. 5617.
    "Not THAT kind of deal, Lyra. Relax."
  5618. 5618.
    >"Oh. Well, what's up?"
  5619. 5619.
    "I'm moving in with Twilight, and I'm trying to give my house away, so-"
  5620. 5620.
    >"Deal."
  5621. 5621.
    "At least let me finish."
  5622. 5622.
    >"Give. Me. The bucking house. I'll pay you for it."
  5623. 5623.
    "I was going to give you the house for free, but now that you say that..."
  5624. 5624.
    >Leaning towards Lyra, you whispered into her ear, not wanting Starlight to hear your request.
  5625. 5625.
    "whisperwhisperwhisperwhisper"
  5626. 5626.
    >"Yeah... uh-huh... hmm... and then what..."
  5627. 5627.
    >"...E-Excuse me?!"
  5628. 5628.
    "Yeah, crazy, isn't it? Think you can pull it off?"
  5629. 5629.
    >"Ehh... it's worth it for the house."
  5630. 5630.
    "What's Bon Bon going to think, though?"
  5631. 5631.
    "Having an extra house that you don't really need sounds like something she'd get mad over."
  5632. 5632.
    >"She'll live."
  5633. 5633.
     
  5634. 5634.
    >"Lyra, what are you up to now?"
  5635. 5635.
    >Speak of the devil.
  5636. 5636.
    >It's Bon Bon, in all of her grumpy, disgruntled glory.
  5637. 5637.
    >She's carrying a big basket of fruits on her back, full of pears, apples, bananas, and grapes.
  5638. 5638.
    >With almost perfect timing, she noticed your lack of pants, and shook her head in disappointment.
  5639. 5639.
    >"H-Hey, Bon Bon! I thought you were out running errands!"
  5640. 5640.
    >"I still am... just felt like stopping by."
  5641. 5641.
    >"Why do you sound so nervous, hmm?"
  5642. 5642.
    >Lyra laughed awkwardly, hopping off of her bench.
  5643. 5643.
    >"Me? Nervous? I'm like... totally calm!"
  5644. 5644.
    >As Lyra's smile became larger and larger, more and more untrustworthy, Bon Bon started to catch on.
  5645. 5645.
    >"Sorry to cut off the conversation, Anon, Starlight. But Lyra is being irresponsible."
  5646. 5646.
    >"I-Irresponsible? Bon Bon, how long have you known me for?"
  5647. 5647.
    >"Long enough to know that you're up to something."
  5648. 5648.
    >"Awww... fine... I'll see you guys later."
  5649. 5649.
    "Take it easy, Lyra. You too, Bonnie."
  5650. 5650.
    >"I told you to stop calling me that."
  5651. 5651.
    "C'mon, it's just a nickname."
  5652. 5652.
    >"I-It was good to meet you, Lyra! Maybe we can chat again sometime soon?"
  5653. 5653.
    >"Sure..." Lyra replied, hanging her head low because Bon Bon came and ruined the fun.
  5654. 5654.
    >Bon Bon 'harumphed', walking away indignantly, with Lyra following behind.
  5655. 5655.
    >Just before the mint green pony was out of sight, she looked back to wink at you.
  5656. 5656.
    >You returned the favor, sealing the deal that the two of you made earlier.
  5657. 5657.
    >"Anon, did she just...?"
  5658. 5658.
    "Mmhm. Guess I'll have to start packing up today."
  5659. 5659.
    "Knowing her, she'll be all over that house by tomorrow."
  5660. 5660.
    >"Oooh, I can help you pack your things!"
  5661. 5661.
    "You sure can, Glimmy. Not that you have a choice."
  5662. 5662.
    >"O-Oh... almost forgot."
  5663. 5663.
    "Keep acting like a normal, law-abiding citizen, and things will be back to normal before you know it."
  5664. 5664.
    >"Yeah, an entire three years later."
  5665. 5665.
    "Not the punishment. I'm talking about everypony's perception of you."
  5666. 5666.
    "That's what really matters."
  5667. 5667.
    "Now come along, small equine. We have a house to get to."
  5668. 5668.
    >You marched onwards, further into Ponyville, with Starlight following close behind.
  5669. 5669.
    >Derpy awaits, as do your clothes.
  5670. 5670.
    >Celestia knows you're already sick of walking around barefoot in your boxers, and you need a good shower.
  5671. 5671.
     
  5672. 5672.
    >By the time you approached the road your house is on, your stomach felt empty.
  5673. 5673.
    >You were a hungry, hungry boy.
  5674. 5674.
    >After the pseudo dinner you had with Rainbow yesterday, you haven't eaten anything else.
  5675. 5675.
    >So many things were happening at once; You didn't even think to get breakfast.
  5676. 5676.
    >But of course, it's lunch time.
  5677. 5677.
    >"Hungry, huh?"
  5678. 5678.
    >Starlight seemed to know how positively starving you were.
  5679. 5679.
    "What manner of horse magic did you use to figure that out?"
  5680. 5680.
    >"I heard your stomach growling, so I just assumed..."
  5681. 5681.
    "My stomach growled? Jesus. Didn't even realize that."
  5682. 5682.
    >"Are you alright up there? You've been mostly silent for a while now."
  5683. 5683.
    "I'm good... probably just busy thinking about stuff."
  5684. 5684.
    "It's happened more than a few times lately; I'll just space out at random."
  5685. 5685.
    >"What were you thinking about?"
  5686. 5686.
    "Hmm... well... the next steps. Not in terms of dates or little things I've got planned..."
  5687. 5687.
    "...But in terms of the big picture. Like... what am I going to do for a living?"
  5688. 5688.
    "Right now, my number one livelihood is checking up on friends and going out."
  5689. 5689.
    "That's not bad or anything, but I need something to entertain myself in solitude, y'know?"
  5690. 5690.
    >"I'm sure you'll figure something out. Maybe you can put that magic of yours to good use?"
  5691. 5691.
    "Shit, you're right. My magic... sometimes I forget I even have it."
  5692. 5692.
    "As dumb as that sounds."
  5693. 5693.
    >"How long have you had access to that magic for?"
  5694. 5694.
    "Only two days, give or take."
  5695. 5695.
    >"Could have fooled me! You had so many tricks up your sleeve!"
  5696. 5696.
    "My favorite part was knocking you the fuck out with a stump."
  5697. 5697.
    "Wait... my bad. Favorite 'parts'. Y'know, because I did it twice."
  5698. 5698.
    >"Yeah, thanks for the headache, by the way. My head was pounding when I woke up."
  5699. 5699.
    "You're welcome, Glimmy."
  5700. 5700.
    >Running your hands through her beautifully styled mane, you proceeded to pet the rapist pony.
  5701. 5701.
    >Starlight flinched, not expecting the sudden touch.
  5702. 5702.
    "What? What's wrong?"
  5703. 5703.
    >"Nothing... nothing..."
  5704. 5704.
    "I hope you're not complaining about being touched, little missy."
  5705. 5705.
    >"I-I'm not! I just didn't expect you to start petting me!"
  5706. 5706.
    "You poor horse. There's so many things you don't know about me."
  5707. 5707.
    "I'm the hugger of horses. The petter of ponies. The booper of snoots."
  5708. 5708.
    "Speaking of snoots, I haven't booped one in a minute."
  5709. 5709.
    >You promptly booped Starlight's snoot, eliciting a giggle out of her.
  5710. 5710.
     
  5711. 5711.
    "HHHNNNNNGHHH"
  5712. 5712.
    >"Oh buck..."
  5713. 5713.
    >Suddenly, you heard Rainbow Dash's voice, something you weren't expecting in the slightest.
  5714. 5714.
    >Not long after, you spotted her.
  5715. 5715.
    >From what you could tell, she was trying to be sneaky, laying low around the outside of your house.
  5716. 5716.
    >Derpy was next to her, and she happily flew over upon noticing your arrival.
  5717. 5717.
    >"Anon! I was waiting for you just like you asked me to!"
  5718. 5718.
    "You sure did, Derpy. Good girl."
  5719. 5719.
    >Starlight seemed to shrink away from Rainbow's line of sight, moving slightly behind you.
  5720. 5720.
    >The look on her face suggests she's acutely aware of how awkward, or possibly confrontational this will be.
  5721. 5721.
    >Obviously, Derpy doesn't have a clue, and knows nothing about Starlight's involvement with the fire.
  5722. 5722.
    >Trixie and the others did a great job of limiting Ponyville's knowledge of the arsonist's identity.
  5723. 5723.
    >"I was surprised when Rainbow came over, though... She said she'd be busy yesterday!"
  5724. 5724.
    "Same here, lazy eyes."
  5725. 5725.
    >Petting Derpy releases every ounce of stress in your body, you swear.
  5726. 5726.
    >In terms of stress relief, Derpy is the second highest on the tier list.
  5727. 5727.
    >"Aw, she's so cute..." Starlight fawned over the sight in adoration like she saw a box of kittens.
  5728. 5728.
    "Where ya' going, Rainbow?"
  5729. 5729.
    >Even though it was out of the corner of your eye, you caught her attempting to sneak away.
  5730. 5730.
    >She stopped abruptly, before sighing and staying put.
  5731. 5731.
    "Starlight, keep Derpy company for me. I have to ask Rainbow something."
  5732. 5732.
    >"O-Okay!"
  5733. 5733.
    >Dash avoided locking eyes as you approached, looking down to the ground instead.
  5734. 5734.
    >A smaller, more pony appropriate satchel was wrapped around her.
  5735. 5735.
    "Come on, talk to me. What happened yesterday?"
  5736. 5736.
    >No response.
  5737. 5737.
    "Dash, I think I know why you got upset."
  5738. 5738.
    "Other than me coddling you, y'know..."
  5739. 5739.
    >She still refused to speak, but her disgruntled expression was beginning to soften up.
  5740. 5740.
    "...Something else happened after that and it kind of triggered the realization."
  5741. 5741.
    "I didn't know you felt that way, bro. I swear on my grave."
  5742. 5742.
    >"I-It's okay. To be honest, I overreacted."
  5743. 5743.
    "Bro. You're like, my number one bro, bro."
  5744. 5744.
    "That's never changing, bro."
  5745. 5745.
    >"I know, bro. Listen..."
  5746. 5746.
    >"...You've been harrassed and... raped... a-and all kinds of stuff."
  5747. 5747.
    >"And it's so unfair. You've always been nice to me. To everypony."
  5748. 5748.
    >"You're such a bro, bro."
  5749. 5749.
    "Bro."
  5750. 5750.
    >"I want you to date whoever you want."
  5751. 5751.
    >"If my bro isn't happy, I'm not happy."
  5752. 5752.
     
  5753. 5753.
    >A manly tear rolled down your cheek, wetting your face.
  5754. 5754.
    >Seeing as how this tear was a manly one, it doesn't make you a pussy.
  5755. 5755.
    >"Your tears are so bucking manly, bro."
  5756. 5756.
    "Thanks, bro."
  5757. 5757.
    >"Hey, umm... do you mind telling me what happened? Y'know, after I left?"
  5758. 5758.
    "It's about Pinkie."
  5759. 5759.
    >"Oh."
  5760. 5760.
    >Rainbow sounded like she already knew everything, judging by the look on her face, and her response.
  5761. 5761.
    >Pinkie intended for you to be the first to know about how she felt, but that's out the window, it seems.
  5762. 5762.
    "You knew about that, and Fluttershy didn't. Same for Twilight."
  5763. 5763.
    "I'm honestly shocked."
  5764. 5764.
    >"She was REALLY good at hiding it, but your bro here notices things that most ponies don't."
  5765. 5765.
    >"I'm just awesome like that."
  5766. 5766.
    "Fuck yeah."
  5767. 5767.
    >"Shoot, I almost forgot!"
  5768. 5768.
    >"There's something I want you to see, bro."
  5769. 5769.
    "Alright! Lay it on me, man."
  5770. 5770.
    >Dash reached into the satchel, before pulling out this HUGE fucking gold medal with her mouth.
  5771. 5771.
    "Is that the Flier of the Year award?"
  5772. 5772.
    >"Heck yeah, it is!"
  5773. 5773.
    "Did they give it to you early, or something?"
  5774. 5774.
    >"Pretty much! The award ceremony isn't happening til next week, but I'm SO stoked!"
  5775. 5775.
    "And I'll be there, one hundred percent."
  5776. 5776.
    >"You know, I-I've been doing my best to make you proud!"
  5777. 5777.
    >"N-N-Not that I'm saying that's the only reason, but-"
  5778. 5778.
    "Calm down. I get what you mean."
  5779. 5779.
    >It sounds like a certain blue horse needs to be 'scritched', and you're just the human for the job.
  5780. 5780.
    >"B-Broski! Knock it off..."
  5781. 5781.
    "Nopony escapes the scritching. Nopony."
  5782. 5782.
    >"I think they're doing better already... that healing is the real deal, huh?"
  5783. 5783.
    >"Heck, I-I was still feeling a lot of pain that night, but now that I'm rested..."
  5784. 5784.
    "Healing over time, too...?"
  5785. 5785.
    "...Either way, I gotta' say.... I'm still shocked. I know I acted quick, but that fire didn't get you TOO bad."
  5786. 5786.
    >"Maybe your magic did something? I dunno'."
  5787. 5787.
    >You never touched her directly during the rescue; Only your hoodie did, and it wasn't for long at all.
  5788. 5788.
    >Although your magic affects things that you focus it on, you've seen it spread around before, like with AJ's trees.
  5789. 5789.
    >Perhaps there's another aspect to this that you're not getting?
  5790. 5790.
    >Maybe your hoodie has just been absorbing stockpiling healing some kind of magical relic?
  5791. 5791.
    >Those are questions for another time; The possibilities are making your head hurt a bit.
  5792. 5792.
    >"...By the way, you mind telling me why SHE'S here?"
  5793. 5793.
    >Rainbow's face changed from one of lighthearted embarrassment to anger.
  5794. 5794.
    "Starlight? She's already been given her punishment."
  5795. 5795.
    "It's three years of community service."
  5796. 5796.
    "And Twilight told her to follow me around and help me move for today."
  5797. 5797.
    >"Hmph! Gimme' just one second."
  5798. 5798.
    >Dash walked right past you, heading straight for Glimmy.
  5799. 5799.
    >It's times like these where you really wish you had popcorn.
  5800. 5800.
     
  5801. 5801.
    >"Starlight! You've got some nerve showing your face around me!"
  5802. 5802.
    >The conversation Starlight had been carrying with Derpy was unceremoniously cut short.
  5803. 5803.
    >"Rainbow, hold on..."
  5804. 5804.
    >Glim-Glam's words trailed off, giving Dash plenty of time to interject.
  5805. 5805.
    >Sparks were about to fly, so you decided to cover Derpy's precious ears.
  5806. 5806.
    >Her innocence must be protected at all costs.
  5807. 5807.
    >"Hold on?! You set me on FIRE yesterday, and that's the first thing you say?!"
  5808. 5808.
    >"Sorry ain't gonna' cut it!"
  5809. 5809.
    >Dash was getting closer to Starlight in a way that suggested violent intent.
  5810. 5810.
    >She backpedalled, shat bricks, and started stammering in her own defense.
  5811. 5811.
    "Pssst... RD!"
  5812. 5812.
    "Relax, man!"
  5813. 5813.
    >Dash suddenly relented in her aggressive advance towards the trembling pony.
  5814. 5814.
    >"Y-You have every right to hate me! I won't ask for your forgiveness..."
  5815. 5815.
    >"...But I want to be good! I want to STAY good!"
  5816. 5816.
    >"S-So... if there's any errands or favors you need done..."
  5817. 5817.
    >Once Rainbow heard the word "favor", the synapses in her brain seemingly firing off like mad.
  5818. 5818.
    >"Hmm... favors, huh?"
  5819. 5819.
    >"Anon! You said she's following you around for the day, right?"
  5820. 5820.
    "Yeah, what about it?"
  5821. 5821.
    >"Lemme' have her tomorrow."
  5822. 5822.
    "Uhh... I don't think Twi would mind Starlight helping you out, but can you tell me what for?"
  5823. 5823.
    >"Let's just say I need another... exercise partner. She'll have her work cut out for her."
  5824. 5824.
    >"E-Exercise partner?" You could hear Glimmy gulp after those words; She's very much on edge.
  5825. 5825.
    >"You should be glad I'm even accepting your offer, you madmare!"
  5826. 5826.
    >"Wait til I get my hooves on you tomorrow..."
  5827. 5827.
    >Glimmy valiantly fought back her tears, maintaining her composure as well as she could.
  5828. 5828.
    "Can I trust that she'll still be alive and breathing afterwards?"
  5829. 5829.
    >"Oh, she'll live. Don't worry, bro."
  5830. 5830.
    "Cool. Just make sure to bring her back to the castle at around... eight."
  5831. 5831.
    >"Alright, it's not like I'm gonna' KILL her, or anything."
  5832. 5832.
    "Just being cautious, man. I know you're still outraged over what happened."
  5833. 5833.
    >Derpy, even with her lack of hearing, could discern that something was off.
  5834. 5834.
    >There's an awfully sorrowful look on Starlight's face, but that can't be helped.
  5835. 5835.
     
  5836. 5836.
    >RD didn't reply immediately; She seemed to be collecting herself.
  5837. 5837.
    >Who the hell knows what she'd do to Starlight for revenge if you weren't here?
  5838. 5838.
    "I'm thinking we should grab a bite to eat and just... chill out for a minute."
  5839. 5839.
    "I'll cook us some food."
  5840. 5840.
    >"You will? Buck yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about! I'm hungry!"
  5841. 5841.
    >Starlight sighed, no doubt still pondering the fate that awaits her, but she must be feeling good.
  5842. 5842.
    >You've just saved her from the Almighty Punishment(TM) that Rainbow was seconds from unleashing.
  5843. 5843.
    "Gotta' get started on the whole moving process, too."
  5844. 5844.
    >Removing your hands from Derpy's ears, you allowed the grey pony to hear once more.
  5845. 5845.
    >Not only did she not question why you deafened her; She just turned around to smile at you.
  5846. 5846.
    >Best pony, best pony, best pony, best pony.
  5847. 5847.
    "Let's see... there's my clothes... my bed... Lyra can keep the couch..."
  5848. 5848.
    "...And a few other small things. For my clothes, I've got some big trash bags we can use for those."
  5849. 5849.
    >"You're gonna' have Starlight over here carry all of that, right?"
  5850. 5850.
    "Most of it, yes."
  5851. 5851.
    "She'd move the bed far easier than I ever could."
  5852. 5852.
    >"Can I help you move too, Anon?" Derpy kicked her little hooves excitedly, smiling ear to ear.
  5853. 5853.
    "Knock yourself out."
  5854. 5854.
    >Starlight hurriedly spoke to Derpy, more than likely to break her own silence, and the awkwardness.
  5855. 5855.
    >"H-Hey, Derpy! When we get inside... do you wanna' talk a bit more?"
  5856. 5856.
    >"Okay! Anon always has such nice friends, so I try and get to know all of them!"
  5857. 5857.
    >She isn't lying about that, either.
  5858. 5858.
    >However, you're not sure if she'd get along with Sassy.
  5859. 5859.
    >Probably not, considering her blatant "don't bother me" attitude.
  5860. 5860.
    >You got through to her eventually, but you had to bribe her for it.
  5861. 5861.
    >Makes you wonder why you felt she'd be a good friend to start, but the money doesn't matter.
  5862. 5862.
    >Having diverse friendships with contrasting personalities makes your social life more eventful.
  5863. 5863.
    >You're not just saying that because it activates your almonds when she insults you.
  5864. 5864.
    >Nope.
  5865. 5865.
    >Heavens no.
  5866. 5866.
    >You wouldn't dream of such of a thing.
  5867. 5867.
    >Fast Food Horse(TM) is not to be lewded.
  5868. 5868.
    >She is to be compensated with bits in exchange for companionship.
  5869. 5869.
    >Or tolerance, really, depending on how you look at it.
  5870. 5870.
    >Now's not the time to be thinking about that, though.
  5871. 5871.
     
  5872. 5872.
    "Alright, let's go ahead and get things started."
  5873. 5873.
    "Before I do any cooking, I'm going to shower and throw on some fresh clothes."
  5874. 5874.
    >With a twist of your key, the door to your lovely ex-abode was opened.
  5875. 5875.
    >You stuffed the key under the doormat for Lyra to find when she comes; She'll know where to look.
  5876. 5876.
    "Make yourselves comfortable, I guess."
  5877. 5877.
    "Rainbow, do me a solid and... y'know. Keep an eye on things while I'm in the bathroom."
  5878. 5878.
    >"Count on me, broski! Rainbow is on the job!"
  5879. 5879.
    "Don't know what I'd do without you, bro."
  5880. 5880.
    >As Starlight entered in, she was looking all over the place, but mainly at the "spot".
  5881. 5881.
    >In other words, the spot where the dastardly deed had been done.
  5882. 5882.
    >Your pants and shoes were still there, obviously, so you hurriedly picked them up.
  5883. 5883.
    >"Leaving clothes around, Anon? That's so unlike you!" Derpy voiced, sounding confused.
  5884. 5884.
    "Yeah... well... things were a little crazy last night."
  5885. 5885.
    >"You think this is bad, Derpy? Heh... check out MY place!" Rainbow added, flaunting her own laziness.
  5886. 5886.
    >"I've got all kinds of stuff layin' around."
  5887. 5887.
    >Leaving the small technicolor horses to their own devices, you headed to the restroom.
  5888. 5888.
    >There's a few cans of Meat Substitute in the fridge(TM), so those can be used for lunch.
  5889. 5889.
    >You're going to make the best goddamn pizza this side of Ponyville.
  5890. 5890.
    >One that would put Peetzer Hut to shame, and make Princess Cadence cry tears of euphoria.
  5891. 5891.
    >And after everypony eats their fill, it'll be moving time.
  5892. 5892.
    >All your clothes, trinkets, and small things will get bagged up.
  5893. 5893.
    >Along with a few other things, Starlight is on bed moving duty.
  5894. 5894.
    >It's definitely too soon to say this, but the time feels right.
  5895. 5895.
    >Unless some other crazy pony, or honestly any living creature, comes over to rape you, you're good.
  5896. 5896.
    >You're moving in with Twilight, and Fluttershy is "less" rapey, because you're not ignoring her.
  5897. 5897.
    >On top of that, you've essentially acquired an autistic girlfriend.
  5898. 5898.
    >One that is literally a talking horse.
  5899. 5899.
    >Your other options included Blue Fast, Ponka, and a small yellow rapist, but you chose the egghead.
  5900. 5900.
    >As always, the sassy types are simply too much for you.
  5901. 5901.
    >Celestia forbid Fluttershy ever finds out about your true weakness.
  5902. 5902.
    >You undressed, ran a hot shower, as hot as you could get it, and allowed your mind to clear itself.
  5903. 5903.
    >When the move is done, you'll wind down and have a good nap, even though you probably won't need it.
  5904. 5904.
    >After all, tomorrow is going to be a long day, perhaps more so than you think.
  5905. 5905.
     
  5906. 5906.
    _
  5907. 5907.
     
  5908. 5908.
    >25th.
  5909. 5909.
    >Yesterday was quite pleasant, and the move went without a hitch, you would say.
  5910. 5910.
    >Not only did you stuff your face with the peetzer of the gods, but everypony loved it.
  5911. 5911.
    >It got a few gears to start turning in your head; Perhaps you could become a chef.
  5912. 5912.
    >A world-class chef, at that.
  5913. 5913.
    >You'd be even more popular and fawned over than you currently are, but it's not a bad idea.
  5914. 5914.
    >With this magic of yours, you'll be able to acquire ingredients VERY quickly.
  5915. 5915.
    >And just because you've moved out of your house doesn't mean you can't use the kitchen still.
  5916. 5916.
    >Lyra would love to have you come over.
  5917. 5917.
    >If it's something you're going to be taking seriously, though, you'll need a bigger building in the future.
  5918. 5918.
    >Starlight levitated your bed all the way across Ponyville and straight into Twilight's room.
  5919. 5919.
    >Because your bed is so much larger than Twilight's, the two of you decided to just sleep in it together.
  5920. 5920.
    >It's cute, honestly.
  5921. 5921.
    >For right now, you're at this intermediate stage where you're mainly still friends, but also a couple.
  5922. 5922.
    >That's how it's supposed to work, though.
  5923. 5923.
    >Your partner is your friend, no two ways about it.
  5924. 5924.
    >But Twilight has been far more eager than you, and to be honest, you weren't completely "ready" for this.
  5925. 5925.
    >Things just happened to kick off due to that conversation you had with Pinkie and Fluttershy.
  5926. 5926.
    >So with that in mind, taking things slow is the best way for you to go about it.
  5927. 5927.
    >That doesn't mean you won't aggressively hug and cuddle the fuck out of her, of course.
  5928. 5928.
    >The way things are going now, it's perfect.
  5929. 5929.
    >You're all nice and safe in Twilight Sparkle's Crystal Castle(TM).
  5930. 5930.
    >Whenever you want to see her, or hang out with Spike, you're right there with them.
  5931. 5931.
    >Speaking of being right there with them, you're currently falling asleep next to Twilight.
  5932. 5932.
    >Your arm is resting on a small table, and dirt has been littered over the back of your hand.
  5933. 5933.
    >There are small seeds inside the clumps of dirt, and you've been growing plants over and over and over.
  5934. 5934.
    >At Twilight's behest, of course.
  5935. 5935.
    >This is all for the purpose of her studying.
  5936. 5936.
    >Earlier in the morning, she wanted to see some examples of growths you could produce outside.
  5937. 5937.
    >She postulates that, in time, you'll be able to grow exceptionally large trees.
  5938. 5938.
    >Twilight has already told you the story of her previous home, one that had been destroyed by Tirek.
  5939. 5939.
    >It would mean a lot to her if you could grow a brand new tree home of some sort.
  5940. 5940.
    >Another side project that you've been contemplating is restoring the fire-ravaged parts of Everfree.
  5941. 5941.
    >For now, the tree house is a much more realistic objective.
  5942. 5942.
    >It's hard enough just to pull a fucking stump out of the ground.
  5943. 5943.
    >The few dying trees in AJ's orchard don't compare to the massiveness of Everfree's dense woods.
  5944. 5944.
     
  5945. 5945.
    >"Y'know, this was pretty cool at first, but now I just feel bad for you."
  5946. 5946.
    >Spike pitied the zombie-like state you've found yourself in.
  5947. 5947.
    "Uggghhh... are we done yet, Twi?"
  5948. 5948.
    >Your eyes are closing themselves.
  5949. 5949.
    >How many more times does she want to see you grow a stupid plant?
  5950. 5950.
    >You've grown tomatoes, strawberries, lemons, and even fucking grapes.
  5951. 5951.
    >This mare is determined to drain you for all your worth.
  5952. 5952.
    >And it's not that kind of draining.
  5953. 5953.
    >"Just one more seed, Anon!"
  5954. 5954.
    >"I've almost fully charted the rate of growth."
  5955. 5955.
    "Fully charted? Twi... do you have any idea... how many times you'll have to re-chart that?"
  5956. 5956.
    "This magic grows exponentially... more and more powerful each day... remember?"
  5957. 5957.
    >"Which is exactly why I have to document this!"
  5958. 5958.
    >"I won't have any data to compare your magic to in the future otherwise!"
  5959. 5959.
    "I'm gonna' die in the future if you keep this up..."
  5960. 5960.
    >With the last of your strength, the next seed sprouted to a small sapling with healthy leaves.
  5961. 5961.
    "There... are we fucking finished?"
  5962. 5962.
    >"This plant looks to be a fern... belonging to the Cyatheaceae family..."
  5963. 5963.
    >"...Adding that to the chart now..."
  5964. 5964.
    >"I think you're done here, Anon." Spike voiced, rolling his eyes.
  5965. 5965.
    "Thank Celestia."
  5966. 5966.
    >As Spike figured, Twilight simply carried on with the collection of her "categorical" data.
  5967. 5967.
    >Part of you wanted to get up and stretch, but it was as though you were glued to the table.
  5968. 5968.
    >Perhaps it'd be better if you just passed out in your chair.
  5969. 5969.
    >Unfortunately, Fluttershy, Pinkie, Dash, and Starlight should all be arriving soon.
  5970. 5970.
    >Observing the clock on the wall, you see that it's a little past eight o'clock.
  5971. 5971.
    >Next to your arm are a couple of steel trays for the plants.
  5972. 5972.
    >You'd rather not harm the fern resting on your hand, so you gently pick it up, roots and all.
  5973. 5973.
    >After placing it on the tray, it now rests there, like a good little multicellular organism.
  5974. 5974.
    >All of that dirt needs to be brushed off your arm as well.
  5975. 5975.
    >This magic really is something else.
  5976. 5976.
    >Surely water would be needed for the plant's overall longevity, but you could arguably bypass that.
  5977. 5977.
    >"Fluttershy and Pinkie said they'd be back around eight, right? Same for Rainbow and Starlight?
  5978. 5978.
    >"Wanna' greet them at the door while she's busy doing... whatever it is that she's doing?"
  5979. 5979.
    "Hell yeah, bro."
  5980. 5980.
    >"You lead the way."
  5981. 5981.
    "Kay', just... give me a sec'."
  5982. 5982.
     
  5983. 5983.
    >Your legs weren't cooperating with you.
  5984. 5984.
    >Not one bit.
  5985. 5985.
    >However, these are the first steps of many towards your brand new life.
  5986. 5986.
    "Get... UP!"
  5987. 5987.
    "Come on!"
  5988. 5988.
    >"Dude, don't force it if it's that hard."
  5989. 5989.
    "I don't think so, Spike."
  5990. 5990.
    "This is a challenge."
  5991. 5991.
    "And challenges are meant to be conquered."
  5992. 5992.
    "In order to achieve my new dream, I can't back down."
  5993. 5993.
    >"Your... new dream? What's that?"
  5994. 5994.
    "You'll find out soon, my scaly friend."
  5995. 5995.
    >The world around you flipped upside down, left and right, and all over the place.
  5996. 5996.
    >You're horrifically nauseous right now, and any further movement might cause you to hurl.
  5997. 5997.
    >"Tell ya' what. Why don't you go lay down, and we'll come to you."
  5998. 5998.
    >"How does that sound?"
  5999. 5999.
    "Bullshit."
  6000. 6000.
    >"Figured you'd say that."
  6001. 6001.
    >"Hey, Twilight, you hearing all of this? Ya' mind helping him get into bed?"
  6002. 6002.
    >"Yes, Spike."
  6003. 6003.
    >She couldn't have sounded any more occupied if she wanted to; Her words were plain and rushed.
  6004. 6004.
    >"Welp. Guess that's my queue."
  6005. 6005.
    >"I'll be back with the others, Anon. Don't die trying to get in bed before I come back."
  6006. 6006.
    >It looks like you're on your own here, but that's okay, because you're not a pussy.
  6007. 6007.
    "Me? Dying? Hah, that's funny."
  6008. 6008.
    "I could be immortal, and you wouldn't even know."
  6009. 6009.
    >"It'd suck if you weren't. Dragons live longer than humans, remember?"
  6010. 6010.
    >Spike confidently chuckled to himself, closing the door behind him and walking into the hallway.
  6011. 6011.
    >You were merely cracking jokes, but now you HAVE to become immortal, just to have the last laugh.
  6012. 6012.
    >Before that, however, you need to reach this fucking bed.
  6013. 6013.
    >Falling to your knees, you crawled towards it, as your legs aren't capable of doing the job.
  6014. 6014.
    >Why must this be so difficult?
  6015. 6015.
    >One of these days, you'll be so proficient at using this magic that you'll never exhaust yourself.
  6016. 6016.
    >And that day is definitely not today.
  6017. 6017.
    >All in all, it took five minutes to pull yourself up and onto the bed.
  6018. 6018.
     
  6019. 6019.
    >You wish that was an exaggeration.
  6020. 6020.
    >If you didn't know any better, you'd say that Twilight wanted to see you suffer.
  6021. 6021.
    >"Twilight, two. Anon, two. We're tied again."
  6022. 6022.
    >Son of a bitch.
  6023. 6023.
    >The trademark noise of unicorn teleportation sounded, and in less than a second, she was on top of you.
  6024. 6024.
    >"How does it feel to suffer, Mr. Human?"
  6025. 6025.
    >The purple pony giggled devilishly, savoring her momentary victory.
  6026. 6026.
    "I don't know what you're talking about."
  6027. 6027.
    >"Hmmmm? Is that so?"
  6028. 6028.
    >She's leaning dangerously close to your face.
  6029. 6029.
    >It's impossible to look away from her bedroom eyes now.
  6030. 6030.
    >Suffice to say, your almonds have been activated, but you must remain strong.
  6031. 6031.
    "Yep. I'm doing just fine."
  6032. 6032.
    >"Your voice is a little shaky, Anon."
  6033. 6033.
    >"Not feeling well? You don't need a check-up, do you?"
  6034. 6034.
    >You need an adult.
  6035. 6035.
    "Twi, you and I both know the last thing I need is a doctor."
  6036. 6036.
    >Once again, Celestia is looking out for you, as Spike and the others' steps could be heard approaching.
  6037. 6037.
    >Twilight was quick to hop off of your chest and play it cool.
  6038. 6038.
    >One by one, Spike, Rainbow, Fluttershy, Starlight, and Pinkie entered the room.
  6039. 6039.
    >"Jeez. He actually made it to the bed... color me surprised." Spike said, folding his arms.
  6040. 6040.
    >"In bed already, bro?" Rainbow asked, clearly surprised by your apparent laziness.
  6041. 6041.
    >"What have you been doing all day?"
  6042. 6042.
    "Magic practice."
  6043. 6043.
    >"Nonny, Nonny! Fluttershy and I had a blast on our trip!"
  6044. 6044.
    "That's good to hear, Ponka."
  6045. 6045.
    "I'm happy to see that smile on your face."
  6046. 6046.
    "Where'd you two end up going? If you don't mind telling us?"
  6047. 6047.
    >"Umm... we went to see Limestone, Marble, and Maud." Fluttershy quietly answered for Panko.
  6048. 6048.
    "Damn. Wish I could have gone with you. I actually ran into Maud on a train a few days ago..."
  6049. 6049.
    "...Maybe when I decide to check out her rock farm, you can come with me, Pinks."
  6050. 6050.
    >"REALLY?! IS THAT A PINKIE PROMISE?!"
  6051. 6051.
    "Indeed, it is, Ponka."
  6052. 6052.
     
  6053. 6053.
    >A warm smile grew on your face as Pinkie's eyes sparkled with happy little stars.
  6054. 6054.
    "We can bring Starlight, too. I'm sure there's plenty of rock-related labor for her there."
  6055. 6055.
    >"Good idea, Anon! I think I'll add that to her list." Twilight chimed, clopping her hooves together.
  6056. 6056.
    >"R-Rock related labor...?" You were too distracted to notice it, but Starlight looked dead inside.
  6057. 6057.
    >Dash must have put her through hell; Her eyes were baggy, her hair disheveled.
  6058. 6058.
    "You'll see, Starlight. You'll see."
  6059. 6059.
    >"Anon, did I do a good job?" Fluttershy flew over to the bedside, floating beside you.
  6060. 6060.
    "Couldn't be more proud of you, Flutters."
  6061. 6061.
    "You know what? Bring it in. You too, Pinkie."
  6062. 6062.
    >It unironically pained your body, but you opened your arms wide for a hug.
  6063. 6063.
    >Pinkie practically squealed, and Fluttershy blushed in anxiety.
  6064. 6064.
    >"G-Gosh... w-when was the last time we hugged, Anon?"
  6065. 6065.
    "Relax, you small yellow horse."
  6066. 6066.
    "It's not that serious."
  6067. 6067.
    >Without any hesitation, at least on Pinkie's part, the two ponies entered your embrace.
  6068. 6068.
    >Fluttershy muttered to herself during the hug, something about hot monkey dick.
  6069. 6069.
    >And for some reason, you seem to be the only one in the room who heard that.
  6070. 6070.
    >The hug was broken when a loud thump of some kind rang throughout the room.
  6071. 6071.
    >After tilting your head in the direction of the sound, you saw Starlight, collapsed on the ground.
  6072. 6072.
    >The punished pony was still breathing, obviously, and before long, she was snoring loudly.
  6073. 6073.
    >"Good grief." Rainbow sighed, probably out of pity, and lowered her head.
  6074. 6074.
    >Twilight cleared her throat, before speaking with a tone of nobility, as if she were royalty.
  6075. 6075.
    >"As everypony can see, some of us are tired, so it looks like it's that time."
  6076. 6076.
    >Spike stretched his little arms into the air, yawning just as loudly as Starlight's snores.
  6077. 6077.
    >"Fine by me... I've already done all my chores."
  6078. 6078.
    >"Good night, everypony." Spike said sleepily, before curling up next to Starlight, and closing his eyes.
  6079. 6079.
    >That's almost adorable.
  6080. 6080.
    >Almost.
  6081. 6081.
    >"Alrighty! See you soon, Nonny! Don't forget that promise!" Pinkie Pie cheerily hopped out of the room.
  6082. 6082.
    "Later..."
  6083. 6083.
    >The sight of those two curled up together was putting you right to sleep; Your voice was tired and weak.
  6084. 6084.
    >"B-Bye, Anon." Fluttershy said meekly, looking back at you as she exited.
  6085. 6085.
    >"Gotta' prepare for that award ceremony, y'know? Just a few more days left!"
  6086. 6086.
    >Rainbow took to the air, her wings looking healthier than ever.
  6087. 6087.
    >"See ya' at lunch tomorrow, bro!"
  6088. 6088.
    >"And try not to kill Anon next time, egghead!"
  6089. 6089.
    >With that innocent, yet somewhat disrespectful goodbye, Rainbow took her leave as well.
  6090. 6090.
     
  6091. 6091.
    >"Hmph! I don't like being called an egghead all the time."
  6092. 6092.
    >All you could manage was a soft chuckle.
  6093. 6093.
    >You would've loved to enjoy their company for a bit longer, but you're not the only one that's tired.
  6094. 6094.
    >Your eyes had begun to close themselves, and you weren't about to fight it.
  6095. 6095.
    >"What's so funny, Mr. Human?"
  6096. 6096.
    >"You're not laughing at me, are you?"
  6097. 6097.
    >At this time, there are technically no eyes on Twilight.
  6098. 6098.
    >Spike is asleep already.
  6099. 6099.
    >"Do I have to teach you a lesson?"
  6100. 6100.
    >DEAR GOD.
  6101. 6101.
    >HE'S FUCKING ASLEEP.
  6102. 6102.
    >You tried to scream, hoping it'd wake Spike from his slumber, but alas, your voice is shot.
  6103. 6103.
    >Here she comes.
  6104. 6104.
    >Oh god, she's coming, and you're silently screaming.
  6105. 6105.
    >She's already on top of you again, and even worse, your arms don't seem to be working.
  6106. 6106.
    >And the various assortment of plants you've spent the entire day growing?
  6107. 6107.
    >The strength needed to command them at this very moment is nowhere to be found.
  6108. 6108.
    >PLANTS.
  6109. 6109.
    >PLANTS, PLEASE.
  6110. 6110.
    >SUMMONING ALL FUCKING PLANTS.
  6111. 6111.
    >OH GOD, PLANTS, HEL-
  6112. 6112.
     
  6113. 6113.
    _
  6114. 6114.
     
  6115. 6115.
    >29th.
  6116. 6116.
    >It's a been a few days, it sure has.
  6117. 6117.
    >Everything has returned to normal.
  6118. 6118.
    >For the most part, anyway.
  6119. 6119.
    >Obviously, there are a few factors that have changed up the formula.
  6120. 6120.
    >For the better, thankfully.
  6121. 6121.
    >This is the longest you've gone so far without anything crazy happening.
  6122. 6122.
    >Applejack just keeps on appuling.
  6123. 6123.
    >Spike cannot and will not stop being based.
  6124. 6124.
    >Pinkie's mood has seen an exceptional turn; You've never seen her happier.
  6125. 6125.
    >Rarity just keeps on gaining weight.
  6126. 6126.
    >Twilight is a big fat nerd.
  6127. 6127.
    >Fluttershy is simply big and fat, and other than that, it's the usual business.
  6128. 6128.
    >Trixie's performances came back in full swing, something you're very proud of her for.
  6129. 6129.
    >Starlight is still bound to her three-year community service.
  6130. 6130.
    >The night after Twilight decided you could use a hard, barely consensual snuggling, AJ snatched Glimmy.
  6131. 6131.
    >Appul Horse sentenced the punished mare to an entire afternoon of farm work.
  6132. 6132.
    >While Twilight specifically mentioned four hours a day on Starlight's services, there's GOT to be a loophole.
  6133. 6133.
    >No rest for the wicked.
  6134. 6134.
    >All in all, Starlight's punishment is perfect.
  6135. 6135.
    >In more ways than one.
  6136. 6136.
    >Not only does it keep Starlight busy, it also gives the others reasons to not hate the absolute shit out of her.
  6137. 6137.
    >It's easier to have her do every random, benign task under the sun than to despise her.
  6138. 6138.
    >Over time, all of those favors are going to add up, and she'll be a respected member of this group again.
  6139. 6139.
    >As you've stated many times, it's hard for you to stay mad.
  6140. 6140.
    >That being said, you're glad to see her diligently seeking out things to do.
  6141. 6141.
    >Luckily, she's already done her time today.
  6142. 6142.
    >Currently, the mare is sitting to the right of you.
  6143. 6143.
    >Spike, and the Mane 6 are close by as well, save for Rainbow Dash.
  6144. 6144.
    >She's up there on the podium, about to receive her award.
  6145. 6145.
    >You're all at a stadium in Cloudsdale, present to witness Rainbow receiving her Flier of the Year award.
  6146. 6146.
    >A simple spell from Twilight allows those of you without wings to stand on clouds without, y'know, fucking dying.
  6147. 6147.
    >And of course, there's an entire sea of ponies in the stands, all of them here for the same ceremony.
  6148. 6148.
    "WOOOOO! Go Rainbow Dash!"
  6149. 6149.
    >"Can she even hear ya'? This crowd is mighty loud." AJ said, folding her hooves.
  6150. 6150.
    "She doesn't have to. I'm still gonna' shout at the top of my lungs."
  6151. 6151.
    >"Well, I'm glad you're having fun! This heat is positively killing me!" Rarity sighed, sweating up a storm.
  6152. 6152.
    >The sun certainly didn't pull any punches this morning.
  6153. 6153.
    >While you're unsure if the little rainy season from last week is gone, it's a nice change of pace.
  6154. 6154.
     
  6155. 6155.
    >Granted, one of those rainy days was thanks to Starlight.
  6156. 6156.
    >You'd be lying if you said your brain wasn't beginning to associate a rainy day with getting raped.
  6157. 6157.
    >Or getting knocked unconscious.
  6158. 6158.
    >Wouldn't it be hilarious if rain suddenly started falling?
  6159. 6159.
    >The mere idea terrifies you, considering you're surrounded by hundreds of ponies.
  6160. 6160.
    "Would you rather deal with a bit of sunlight, or get rained on? Your pick Ray-Ray."
  6161. 6161.
    >"I wouldn't be all sweaty in the rain, you know! Ugh..."
  6162. 6162.
    >"...When we get back to Ponyville, you're giving me a bath, Anonymous."
  6163. 6163.
    "Excuse me? Bathe yourself, smelly."
  6164. 6164.
    >"S-Smelly?! I do NOT smell!"
  6165. 6165.
    "Keep telling yourself that."
  6166. 6166.
    >"Guys, you're going to miss it! Spitfire is on stage!" Twilight spoke up.
  6167. 6167.
    >"Looks like they're a little too busy going back and forth." Spike added, his scaly arms behind his head.
  6168. 6168.
    "Back and forth? That implies that Ray-Ray over here has a defense for herself."
  6169. 6169.
    "Fluttershy, perform sniffs of the mare, if you will."
  6170. 6170.
    >"Y-Yes, king." Fluttershy proceeded to lean into the partially glistening mare, before sampling her scent.
  6171. 6171.
    >"FLUTTERSHY?!" Rarity shouted, a glint of betrayal in her eyes.
  6172. 6172.
    >"Uhh... Anon, did you just command Fluttershy to sniff Rarity?" Starlight questioned, a look of disbelief on her face.
  6173. 6173.
    "Yes. Yes, I did."
  6174. 6174.
    "Celestia knows I wouldn't do that myself."
  6175. 6175.
    "I thought you'd be used to this by now."
  6176. 6176.
    >"Every day, you somehow manage to surprise me..." Starlight replied, shaking her head.
  6177. 6177.
    >"After s-several sniffs, I've determined that Rarity does in fact smell." Fluttershy reported, relaying her findings to you.
  6178. 6178.
    >"D-Darling, I thought we were on the same side!" Rarity had leaned away from Fluttershy, but it was too late.
  6179. 6179.
    >The sniffing was complete.
  6180. 6180.
    >Mission accomplished.
  6181. 6181.
    "Thank you, Fluttershy."
  6182. 6182.
    "As always, here is your payment."
  6183. 6183.
    >Reaching into your hoodie, you pulled out another small bag with an undisclosed amount of bits, and gave it to her.
  6184. 6184.
    >"Thanks, Anon. Bless." Nutter Butter replied, taking her payment.
  6185. 6185.
    "Bless."
  6186. 6186.
    >"A bit of sweat never did anypony wrong. Y'all spend all day cooped up makin' fancy clothes." AJ joked.
  6187. 6187.
    >"Heck, ya' don't hear Twilight complainin', do ya'?"
  6188. 6188.
    >"My beautification process has twelve phases, I'll have you know." Rarity replied, getting sassy.
  6189. 6189.
    >"It's A LOT of work, but you wouldn't understand; You SKIP baths, you heathen!"
  6190. 6190.
    >"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Hard work and makeup don't go good together, Rare." AJ retorted, grinning smugly.
  6191. 6191.
    >Based Appul Horse.
  6192. 6192.
    >"W-Why you..." Rarity hissed, probably thinking of another insult.
  6193. 6193.
    >"Just look at Dashie's smile, guys! OOOOOH, I can't WAIT for the afterparty!" Pinkie chimed, struggling to stay still.
  6194. 6194.
    >Pinkie's ecstatic voice brought your attention back to the ceremony at hand.
  6195. 6195.
     
  6196. 6196.
    >As Twilight voiced earlier, Spitfire is onstage, about to speak into the microphone.
  6197. 6197.
    >"Attention, everypony! I know what you're all here for, and I gotta' say, I'm excited."
  6198. 6198.
    >"This is a big occasion, a traditional ceremony, where the citizens of Equestria place their votes..."
  6199. 6199.
    >"...Votes for who you all believe the best flier of the year is."
  6200. 6200.
    >"But it's a little deeper than that. When you earn that title, you're officially a role model."
  6201. 6201.
    >"Somepony that foals and colts will look up to and say - I wanna' be like them when I grow up."
  6202. 6202.
    >"It's a massive honor, and it's because of that, that I'm a little jealous."
  6203. 6203.
    >"The pegasus standing next to me has shed blood, sweat, tears, and more."
  6204. 6204.
    >"Every. Single. Day."
  6205. 6205.
    >Your bro is maintaining her composure as best she can, but you can see her nerves.
  6206. 6206.
    >It must feel amazing to have Spitfire speak so highly of her.
  6207. 6207.
    >"A long time ago, when she started making the rounds, it felt like somepony pulled a rug out from under me."
  6208. 6208.
    >"How do you think it feels to have your number one fan surpass you?"
  6209. 6209.
    >"It makes you want to try even harder, but even more than that, it makes you proud."
  6210. 6210.
    >"So for this year, I'm honored to crown Rainbow Dash, this exceptional pegasus, with this award..."
  6211. 6211.
    >"...The Flier of the Year award!"
  6212. 6212.
    >Spitfire revealed the aforementioned award, in all of its shiny glory, and placed it around Rainbow's neck.
  6213. 6213.
    >Not a moment sooner, the band on stage did their thing, and the other members of the Wonderbolts were released.
  6214. 6214.
    >They took to the skies, performing all kinds of synchronized maneuvers and formations in the sky above.
  6215. 6215.
    >The crowd went fucking ballistic, they screamed Rainbow's name, and held up all kinds of signs.
  6216. 6216.
    >She's got fanboys and fangirls from all over the place now.
  6217. 6217.
    "GOOOOO RAINBOOOOOOWWWW! WOOOOOOOOO!"
  6218. 6218.
    >There's no way she can hear you, but you're hoping she can at least see you amongst the crowd.
  6219. 6219.
    >It's not like you're easy to miss or anything, especially if you stand up.
  6220. 6220.
    >Many of the ponies here must be wondering who the weird-looking, tall, hairless monkey screaming his head off is.
  6221. 6221.
    >Of course, you don't give half a shit.
  6222. 6222.
    >Besides, one of these days, you'll be just as well known.
  6223. 6223.
    >Most of your fame is present in Ponyville and Manehattan, but you're an anomaly at best right now.
  6224. 6224.
    >Soon, you'll be recognized for great things, and not just because you look funny amongst technicolor horses.
  6225. 6225.
    >Still, to think that they allowed Dash to carry that medal around with her a few days before the ceremony.
  6226. 6226.
    >You're just as proud of your bro as Spitfire is.
  6227. 6227.
    >There's no way she's not hanging that thing up on her wall.
  6228. 6228.
    >Then, in that beautiful, celebratory moment, amidst all of the cheering, a wave of unease overtook you.
  6229. 6229.
    >It was like the complete opposite of every emotion you've felt in the last five minutes.
  6230. 6230.
    >The sensation was nauseating, in fact, and you nearly sat right back down in response.
  6231. 6231.
     
  6232. 6232.
    >Sweat dripped from your brow and your breathing became ragged.
  6233. 6233.
    >Palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, mom's spaghetti.
  6234. 6234.
    >Everything and everypony else carried on as they had been; You were the only one feeling this way.
  6235. 6235.
    >To make matters worse, the "lights" turned off, as the sky darkened significantly.
  6236. 6236.
    >The sun disappeared completely, being replaced by a blood red moon.
  6237. 6237.
    >You haven't been this terrified since Starlight's Level 100 Fire Wizard(TM) demonstration.
  6238. 6238.
    >Nopony else seemed to notice any of this happening.
  6239. 6239.
    >That was the most terrifying part.
  6240. 6240.
    >Out of every soul in this crowd, you seemed to be the only one witnessing this madness.
  6241. 6241.
    >And just as it occurred, it abruptly ended.
  6242. 6242.
    >The sun is back, it's bright again, the warm light embracing your skin.
  6243. 6243.
    >Stunned, you finally sat down, taking it all in.
  6244. 6244.
    >That totally just happened.
  6245. 6245.
    >Was that some kind of warning?
  6246. 6246.
    >Like a fucking doomsday prophecy?
  6247. 6247.
    >If it was, why were you the only one to notice it?
  6248. 6248.
    >"Anon?"
  6249. 6249.
    >Twilight's voice pulled you out of your paranoia-induced stupor, and you turned to face her.
  6250. 6250.
    "...Huh?"
  6251. 6251.
    >"Let me see your face... you don't look so good. Are you feeling okay?"
  6252. 6252.
    >Purple Smart looked over your sorry state with concern.
  6253. 6253.
    >Your hands were shaking uncontrollably.
  6254. 6254.
    >"Goodness! Come on, let's get you out of this crowd!"
  6255. 6255.
    >"I-Is something wrong with Anon?" Fluttershy asked, not yet having seen the dreadful look on your face.
  6256. 6256.
    >Once she did, she placed a hoof over her mouth.
  6257. 6257.
    >The others took notice, but by then, Twilight pulled you aside to the nearest stadium exit.
  6258. 6258.
    >"Excuse me, excuse me, sorry, coming through..."
  6259. 6259.
    >She apologized her way through the stands, making ample room for you to walk past.
  6260. 6260.
    >Again, this is pretty similar to the way you felt standing amongst Everfree's burning woods.
  6261. 6261.
    >Speechless, and at the same time, painfully curious as to why this even happened.
  6262. 6262.
    >The purple mare took a moment to pause once the two of you were inside a stadium tunnel.
  6263. 6263.
    >"Anon, sit down for me, okay?"
  6264. 6264.
    >Wordlessly obeying the small horse, you wasted no time in sitting down.
  6265. 6265.
    >That's what you needed right about now, anyways.
  6266. 6266.
    >"What happened back there? You're not sick, are you?"
  6267. 6267.
    "N-No. I'm... listen, I saw something. In the sky."
  6268. 6268.
    "The sky went dark, the sun was gone, and there was this huge... fuck-off red moon..."
  6269. 6269.
    "...And just before it happened, I got with this awful nausea."
  6270. 6270.
    "That's why my hands won't stop fucking shaking. Christ..."
  6271. 6271.
    >"S-Slow down... you said the sun disappeared?"
  6272. 6272.
    >"I didn't see anything!"
  6273. 6273.
     
  6274. 6274.
    "Yeah, of course you didn't. Nopony in that entire stadium seemed to."
  6275. 6275.
    "If they did, you guys would have heard screams of terror, left and right."
  6276. 6276.
    "I think I'm the only one that saw it."
  6277. 6277.
    >"Maybe you're just seeing things?"
  6278. 6278.
    >"You ate breakfast this morning, right?"
  6279. 6279.
    "God, yes, Twilight!"
  6280. 6280.
    "Sometimes, I question my sanity, but what I saw was real!"
  6281. 6281.
    "Shit, after the whole Starlight incident, I've learned to take stuff like this a bit more seriously..."
  6282. 6282.
    >"The sun went dark and got replaced by a red moon... sounds like a solar eclipse."
  6283. 6283.
    >"Maybe there's a book with information about something like that."
  6284. 6284.
    >"Would it make you feel better if I did some research on that later?"
  6285. 6285.
    "Yeah. It would."
  6286. 6286.
    "Thanks, Twi."
  6287. 6287.
    >You know what you saw, what you experienced, what you felt.
  6288. 6288.
    >That was one hundred percent real.
  6289. 6289.
    >Even if you were dreaming, you'll still take it as a bad omen.
  6290. 6290.
    >How shitty is it that this had to happen today of all days?
  6291. 6291.
    "Do you mind heading back to the others, though?"
  6292. 6292.
    "I'm going to head over to our little party venue, the one we rented out."
  6293. 6293.
    >"Okay, but... are you sure you don't want me to escort you?"
  6294. 6294.
    "It's okay, Twi."
  6295. 6295.
    "I just got scared, is all. It's not like I'm gonna' die."
  6296. 6296.
    >"Hhrrrmm... you say that..."
  6297. 6297.
    >Pulling Twilight into a hug, you held her as close as possible.
  6298. 6298.
    "I want you to be there for Rainbow when she gets off that stage."
  6299. 6299.
    "She's coming to the venue afterwards anyway, so I'll see her then."
  6300. 6300.
    "Just... make sure she knows that I was here."
  6301. 6301.
    >"Sure."
  6302. 6302.
    >Twilight's one-worded response was brief; The mare was too focused on the hug.
  6303. 6303.
    >You told her to head back, but at the same time, you want her to stay.
  6304. 6304.
    >Stupid sexy nerd.
  6305. 6305.
    >"I can't leave if you don't let go of me, Anon."
  6306. 6306.
    >Even though she's complaining, you're still rubbing noses with her.
  6307. 6307.
    >She doesn't seem to want to leave either, but you let her go regardless.
  6308. 6308.
    "Get going, you purple retard."
  6309. 6309.
    >Autism Supreme lingered for a moment, before trotting back off to her seat.
  6310. 6310.
    >Words were caught in her throat, you could tell.
  6311. 6311.
    >She definitely wanted to say something else, but decided against it.
  6312. 6312.
    >Another time, perhaps.
  6313. 6313.
    >Leaning against the wall, a mighty sigh escaped your lips.
  6314. 6314.
    >Time to get up.
  6315. 6315.
     
  6316. 6316.
    >Other than a few odd looks here and there, the trip to the venue has been peaceful and quiet.
  6317. 6317.
    >Compared to Ponyville and Manehattan, your name doesn't get around much in Canterlot.
  6318. 6318.
    >They know you exist, sure, but this city is full of rich, haughty ponies.
  6319. 6319.
    >The "hairless monkey" that occasionally visits is of no concern to them.
  6320. 6320.
    >At worst, your presence disrupts the "cultured atmosphere."
  6321. 6321.
    >That's something you've actually heard before, directly from one of the stallions here.
  6322. 6322.
    >None of that bothers you, of course.
  6323. 6323.
    >You won't take insults from animals that walk on all fours and eat hay.
  6324. 6324.
    >You're well aware of who the REAL apex predator is.
  6325. 6325.
    >If only these miniature horses knew how absolutely ruthless humans can be.
  6326. 6326.
    >Bad, bad, not good.
  6327. 6327.
    >Not you, though.
  6328. 6328.
    >Just humans in general.
  6329. 6329.
    >You're a benevolent, caring human.
  6330. 6330.
    >Good, good, not bad.
  6331. 6331.
    >The venue, funnily enough, is right next to Canterlot Castle.
  6332. 6332.
    >You couldn't possibly miss it.
  6333. 6333.
    >It's not REALLY right next to it, but it's very close.
  6334. 6334.
    >And despite the close proximity to the largest structure in the city, the building itself is simple.
  6335. 6335.
    >You simply walk inside, and are greeted by tables, chairs, signs, decorations, and blue lighting.
  6336. 6336.
    >There's a kitchen in the back, but there's a good chance you might not end up using it.
  6337. 6337.
    >When you rented this place for the day, the plan was to order peetzer.
  6338. 6338.
    >Lots and lots of peetzer.
  6339. 6339.
    >As much as you'd love to cook for everypony, more than just the Mane 6 will be eating, obviously.
  6340. 6340.
    >Not to mention the fact that you're still a chef in training.
  6341. 6341.
    >You know how to cook, and what NOT to do when cooking well enough to not poison anypony.
  6342. 6342.
    >And you make a damn good peetzer, yes, but it can't just be "good."
  6343. 6343.
    >It has to be flawless.
  6344. 6344.
    >Dash deserves the best on a day like this.
  6345. 6345.
    >On that note, the order should be arriving within the next few minutes.
  6346. 6346.
    >Everything is already paid for.
  6347. 6347.
    >Your instructions were to drop the order off at the venue fifteen minutes before 1:00 PM.
  6348. 6348.
    >1:00 PM being the "scheduled" time the award ceremony is supposed to end.
  6349. 6349.
    >For now, you took a seat at one of the nearest tables, before putting your head down.
  6350. 6350.
    >The harrowing visage of that almost apocalyptic, bloody moon refuses to leave your thoughts.
  6351. 6351.
    >Your skin is crawling just thinking about it.
  6352. 6352.
     
  6353. 6353.
    >All of a sudden, your gut turned due to a sudden bout of nausea.
  6354. 6354.
    >It's happening again.
  6355. 6355.
    >Your knees are knocking together out of fear and you can't think straight.
  6356. 6356.
    >Before the painstaking sensation reached its climax, you opened your eyes.
  6357. 6357.
    >It may have been blue inside the building, but a nightmarish tint of red spilled in through the window.
  6358. 6358.
    "...Huh?"
  6359. 6359.
    >Bullshit.
  6360. 6360.
    >There's no fucking way.
  6361. 6361.
    >Is that damned moon back again?
  6362. 6362.
    >Part of you wants to sit still and pretend nothing is wrong.
  6363. 6363.
    >Strangely enough, the nausea has subsided.
  6364. 6364.
    >Of course, the last thing on your mind currently was your own wellbeing.
  6365. 6365.
    >You're worried about everypony else.
  6366. 6366.
    >Hopping out of your chair, you peered into the sky above through the nearest window.
  6367. 6367.
    >This bizarre darkness is sustained now, and hasn't gone away yet.
  6368. 6368.
    >Twilight noted that your description is reminiscent of a solar eclipse, and she's not wrong.
  6369. 6369.
    >However, that implies that the sun's light is being obstructed.
  6370. 6370.
    >This is something else entirely.
  6371. 6371.
    >The sun is outright fucking gone.
  6372. 6372.
    >What should you do now?
  6373. 6373.
    >Sitting around and waiting in the midst of this won't accomplish anything.
  6374. 6374.
    >It may be time to Chad(TM) up.
  6375. 6375.
    >Celestia and Luna might know what's going on.
  6376. 6376.
    >And even if they don't, help is help.
  6377. 6377.
    >If shit hits the fan for whatever reason, you're not defenseless.
  6378. 6378.
    >You've got your wits, the soil beneath your feet, and a few other handy tools at your disposal.
  6379. 6379.
    >For a few days now, you've been carrying around small seeds and saplings.
  6380. 6380.
    >Opening up your trusty satchel, you can see that you're a little low at the moment.
  6381. 6381.
    >That should only matter when you're indoors, or in a place where plant-life is absent.
  6382. 6382.
    >Either way, you're currently holding about five seeds.
  6383. 6383.
    >You'd have more if Twilight wasn't so insistent on having little "tests" here and there, even when you're travelling.
  6384. 6384.
    >While you were busy mustering up the courage to head outside, the sound of hoofsteps caught your attention.
  6385. 6385.
    >They're getting closer.
  6386. 6386.
    >And closer, and closer, and closer.
  6387. 6387.
    >With baited breath, you ducked away from the window, hiding out of sight.
  6388. 6388.
    >Maybe it's the others?
  6389. 6389.
    >Or could it be some random passerby?
  6390. 6390.
    >Is the delivery pony here?
  6391. 6391.
    >Who the fuck is it?
  6392. 6392.
     
  6393. 6393.
    >They were about to enter the venue.
  6394. 6394.
    >Not a single word has come out of their mouth.
  6395. 6395.
    >You'd like to call them a nighttime visitor, but it's not really nighttime, is it?
  6396. 6396.
    >"I know you're in here, Anon..."
  6397. 6397.
    >And just like that, their silence was broken.
  6398. 6398.
    >But you're even more confused now, because you're pretty damn sure that was Twilight.
  6399. 6399.
    >That was confirmed not a moment later as Twiggle Spiggle entered inside to your left.
  6400. 6400.
    >Something was wrong, though.
  6401. 6401.
    >Very, very wrong.
  6402. 6402.
    >One, you don't quite like the tone of her voice, or what she just said in general.
  6403. 6403.
    >Two, her appearance is drastically different, so much so that you wonder if this is actually her.
  6404. 6404.
    >Her coat was a slightly darker shade, her mane and tail were just a tad bit unkempt, spiky, even.
  6405. 6405.
    >Those alicorn wings look more like bat wings, the same applies to her ears.
  6406. 6406.
    >The mare's eyes were blood red, and those horsey chompers of hers have become bonafide fangs.
  6407. 6407.
    >This is ringing more than a few bells.
  6408. 6408.
    >Has Twilight turned into some kind of vampire pony?
  6409. 6409.
    >It's a miracle she hasn't spotted you yet.
  6410. 6410.
    >As one would imagine, those ears must be extremely sensitive, so it's best not to move a single muscle.
  6411. 6411.
    >This red moon and Purple Smart's new features HAVE to be linked; It wouldn't make sense otherwise.
  6412. 6412.
    >You've figured that glimpse of the red moon at the stadium was some kind of a warmup for things to come.
  6413. 6413.
    >It's really doing its thing now, that's for sure.
  6414. 6414.
    >"...I need a mate. And so do you."
  6415. 6415.
    >"Can't you feel the moon?"
  6416. 6416.
    "HUH?!"
  6417. 6417.
    >Your hands hurriedly clasped over your mouth, but the damage has already been done.
  6418. 6418.
    >You've fucked yourself.
  6419. 6419.
    >In an instant, Vampire Twi turned on a dime to face you.
  6420. 6420.
    >"There you are!"
  6421. 6421.
    >"Now come here, quit playing hard to get already!"
  6422. 6422.
    >"Don't you love me?"
  6423. 6423.
    >Shit, shit, SHIT.
  6424. 6424.
    "T-Twi, what the hell are you talking about?"
  6425. 6425.
    "Do you even hear yourself?"
  6426. 6426.
    >"It's our job to bear offspring."
  6427. 6427.
    >"J-Just think of the history our foals will make!"
  6428. 6428.
    >Oh god.
  6429. 6429.
    >She's drooling just from looking at you.
  6430. 6430.
    >Truly, this is the opposite of good.
  6431. 6431.
    >You so badly wanted to run for the hills, but you couldn't move.
  6432. 6432.
    >Her gaze wouldn't let you.
  6433. 6433.
    "H-How many times do I have to tell you horses?!"
  6434. 6434.
    "It doesn't work like that!"
  6435. 6435.
     
  6436. 6436.
    >"Perhaps. But under this moon? Anything is possible."
  6437. 6437.
    >"My pussy is practically SCREAMING, Anon."
  6438. 6438.
    >You're hearing what she's saying, and by Celestia, it's not registering.
  6439. 6439.
    >That THING up in the sky is really doing all of this?
  6440. 6440.
    >Are you dealing with a Rape Moon(TM)?
  6441. 6441.
    >She's totally about to defile you.
  6442. 6442.
    "I... I'm not sure if I want our first time to be like this."
  6443. 6443.
    >She's right in front of you now, her front hooves are on top of your legs.
  6444. 6444.
    >Look the other way.
  6445. 6445.
    >LOOK THE OTHER WAY.
  6446. 6446.
    >BEDROOM EYES.
  6447. 6447.
    >BEDROOM E-
  6448. 6448.
    >"Cooperate with me, and the Queen will be pleased."
  6449. 6449.
    "Q-Queen? What queen?"
  6450. 6450.
    >"I'd like to try out Position #276."
  6451. 6451.
    >"Remember? The one where you pick me up and-"
  6452. 6452.
    >Yesterday, this absolute sperg showed you some of what she wrote to Starlight and Sunburst.
  6453. 6453.
    >There was a detailed, key word, DETAILED list of possible sexual positions.
  6454. 6454.
    >And you didn't even see everything, there were hundreds of them, a few of them being incredibly imaginative.
  6455. 6455.
    >If you didn't get away from her now, you wouldn't be escaping at all.
  6456. 6456.
    "NOPE!"
  6457. 6457.
    >You promptly pushed the purple, vampiric nerd off your legs, sending her careening into a table.
  6458. 6458.
    >As you rose to your feet, an uncomfortable thought crossed your mind.
  6459. 6459.
    >Exactly how many ponies have been turned into vampire rapists?
  6460. 6460.
    >Dear Celestia, please don't let it be all of them.
  6461. 6461.
    >Should you even bother going to the castle if that's the case?
  6462. 6462.
    >"...I didn't want to get forceful, but you're not giving me any choices, Anon!"
  6463. 6463.
    >"Looks like it's time for Position #5!"
  6464. 6464.
    >You're not even out of the door yet and she's back up already.
  6465. 6465.
    >This is officially an emergency.
  6466. 6466.
    >You need more time; The last thing you need is Twilight on your tail.
  6467. 6467.
    >Also, what the fuck is Position #5?
  6468. 6468.
    >Wait.
  6469. 6469.
    >WAIT.
  6470. 6470.
    >That's the one where you lean against the wall and she...
  6471. 6471.
    >OH GOD OH FUCK-
  6472. 6472.
    >With scrambling hands, you pulled a seed out of the satchel, clutching it close to your chest.
  6473. 6473.
    >Her horn is beginning to glow, so it's now or never.
  6474. 6474.
    >You yeeted the seed at Twibat, the embryonic plant booping her right on the nose.
  6475. 6475.
    >"Was that it, Mr. Human? Surely, you-"
  6476. 6476.
     
  6477. 6477.
    >The seed shook about violently, before glowing a brilliant green hue.
  6478. 6478.
    >If anypony knew the drill here, it was you, so your eyes are already closed.
  6479. 6479.
    >A loud resounding FLASH filled the air, followed by a panicked scream from Twibat Spergle.
  6480. 6480.
    >That's your queue to get going.
  6481. 6481.
    >Even more powerful than your patented Stump Strike(TM), is your signature Plant Bang(TM).
  6482. 6482.
    >You've finally learned how to use it on purpose, albeit in a different way.
  6483. 6483.
    >Starlight and Sunburst are the only two ponies to have been on the receiving end of it.
  6484. 6484.
    >So luckily for you, Twiggles didn't know what to expect because you've never told her about it.
  6485. 6485.
    >It looks like a hellish nightmare outside, but that's not going to stop you.
  6486. 6486.
    >Nowadays, you're fast enough to give Rainbow a run for her money.
  6487. 6487.
    >Not really, but you're still fast as fuck.
  6488. 6488.
    >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT-5KtD0-bw
  6489. 6489.
    >With this Rape Moon(TM) as your witness, you're going to make it to this castle unscathed.
  6490. 6490.
    >Or maybe you won't, because there's a small crowd of ponies around that are all glaring at you.
  6491. 6491.
    >Despite how amazing your flashbang is, it's the exact opposite of a stealth move.
  6492. 6492.
    >Each of these ponies' features are similar to Twilight's, scraggly manes, bat wings, and red eyes.
  6493. 6493.
    >Save for the stallions, all of them seem to be normal.
  6494. 6494.
    >In fact, they look just as scared as you, they're probably in danger of being molested as well.
  6495. 6495.
    >When all of this is over, if it ever does end, there's going to be A LOT of pregnancies.
  6496. 6496.
    >"DON'T LET HIM GET AWAY!"
  6497. 6497.
    >One of the many background mares shouted, essentially commanding every nearby female to dogpile on you.
  6498. 6498.
    >This changes everything.
  6499. 6499.
    "G-Get away from me!"
  6500. 6500.
    >Running from a single rapist is one thing, but an entire army of them?
  6501. 6501.
    >Potentially hundreds of horny mares?
  6502. 6502.
    >You demand to speak with life's manager; This is unfair treatment.
  6503. 6503.
    >If they catch you, you're going to become a father.
  6504. 6504.
    >They WILL take turns with you.
  6505. 6505.
    >While that may be the hottest thing of all time, there's something very, very wrong going on.
  6506. 6506.
    >You just pray that you're not the only one capable of doing anything about it.
  6507. 6507.
    >For now, you need answers, so Twilight and all of these cum-hungry mares will have to wait until later.
  6508. 6508.
    >Looking over your shoulder, a few of them appear to be gaining on you.
  6509. 6509.
    >It's like a stampede of horse pussy.
  6510. 6510.
    >You're gunning it through Canterlot at around 6 meters per second, but they don't seem to care.
  6511. 6511.
    >Why are they so fucking fast?
  6512. 6512.
     
  6513. 6513.
    >Change of plans, you struck a hard left and dove for the alleyways.
  6514. 6514.
    >You can't afford to bring all these mares with you on the main path to the castle.
  6515. 6515.
    >After finding sufficient cover, you laid your hands onto the soft soil beneath you.
  6516. 6516.
    >Several large growths of ivy soon covered you like a blanket, efficiently hiding you from sight.
  6517. 6517.
    >Now it's time to sit and wait.
  6518. 6518.
    >As you expected, most of them ran right past you, with some of them stopping to look around.
  6519. 6519.
    >You're a goddamn genius; Their ankles have been broken.
  6520. 6520.
    >Or their fetlocks.
  6521. 6521.
    >Whatever horse ankles are called, you're not sure.
  6522. 6522.
    >Peeking through the ivy, nopony seemed to in the alleyway with you.
  6523. 6523.
    >These bat ponies are screeching, clicking their tongues, making all kinds of noises.
  6524. 6524.
    >Regardless, the coast should be clear.
  6525. 6525.
    >Thank Celestia you escaped.
  6526. 6526.
    >Position #5 would have ruined you.
  6527. 6527.
    >Getting tossed back and forth by a crowd of mares would've been even worse.
  6528. 6528.
    >That Plant Bang(TM) must have done a number on Twi.
  6529. 6529.
    >You hope she's okay, the poor vampiric thing.
  6530. 6530.
    >Maybe getting fucked against a wall wouldn't have been so bad.
  6531. 6531.
    >Were it not for the whole foal thing.
  6532. 6532.
    >Or the whole red moon turning ponies into mate-hunting batpones.
  6533. 6533.
    >It warms your heart that the first thing Twibat did was look for you.
  6534. 6534.
    >She's so fucking loyal, holy shit.
  6535. 6535.
    >You're going to marry that horse one day.
  6536. 6536.
    >But that's not going to happen for years to come.
  6537. 6537.
    >Taking it slow is a good thing.
  6538. 6538.
    >A shrill hiss echoed through the alleyway, the sudden noise scaring you half to death.
  6539. 6539.
    >One of those batmares just circled back.
  6540. 6540.
    >"Stupid mate... quit hiding and come out already!"
  6541. 6541.
    >Man, you've got to stop monologuing.
  6542. 6542.
    >She would've alerted the entire street if she caught you.
  6543. 6543.
    >There's Rape Fields(TM) all around you; This is no time for idle thoughts.
  6544. 6544.
    >But you should be square to pay Celestia and Luna a visit now.
  6545. 6545.
    >Now that there isn't an army of bat-mares hounding you down, it's a lot safer.
  6546. 6546.
    >Gotta' keep the volume down, though.
  6547. 6547.
    >Sneaking out of the alleyway, you stealthily made your way up to the castle.
  6548. 6548.
     
  6549. 6549.
    >Before you could enter the castle premises, a roadblock has already presented itself.
  6550. 6550.
    >Literally.
  6551. 6551.
    >You've all but forgotten about Canterlot Castle's gate.
  6552. 6552.
    >There's not a single royal guard in sight as far as you can tell.
  6553. 6553.
    >They're probably too busy getting sexually assaulted.
  6554. 6554.
    >Anyways, you're not about to let a gate stop you.
  6555. 6555.
    >What would be the easiest way for you to get past this?
  6556. 6556.
    >You're going to scream internally if the royal sisters got turned into batpones.
  6557. 6557.
    >Either way, you need answers from somepony.
  6558. 6558.
    >Twilight mentioned something about a queen.
  6559. 6559.
    >Could she have been referencing Sunbutt?
  6560. 6560.
    >You won't learn anything standing out here under this stupid Rape Moon(TM).
  6561. 6561.
    >After a bit of brainstorming, perhaps your ticket is over, not past.
  6562. 6562.
    >You need something to scale the gate in its entirety, and you've got just the thing.
  6563. 6563.
    >Using one of your trusty seeds, the plan is to grow a rope.
  6564. 6564.
    >Or in plant terms, a vine.
  6565. 6565.
    >After this, you'll be down to three seeds.
  6566. 6566.
    >Hopefully shit doesn't hit the fan once you're inside.
  6567. 6567.
    >Pointing the seed to the top of the gate, the little guy started trembling.
  6568. 6568.
    >This will be a new trick for you. so it might not come out "perfect" the first time.
  6569. 6569.
    >Suddenly, a long, tendril-like vine shot out of the seed.
  6570. 6570.
    >It's not enough for it to simply drape over the gate, so you'll need to fasten it, and quick.
  6571. 6571.
    >THIS is something you know how to do with ease.
  6572. 6572.
    >Controlling the head of the vine like a snake, you coiled the sumbitch' around a spike atop the gate.
  6573. 6573.
    >Now all you need to do is climb.
  6574. 6574.
    >This thing had better not snap on you.
  6575. 6575.
    >One, two, one, two, one, two...
  6576. 6576.
    >With a bit of arm and legwork, you made it to the top.
  6577. 6577.
    >So now, you just pull the vine up here with you, and-
  6578. 6578.
    >"H-Hi, Anon."
  6579. 6579.
    >Is that vampire Fluttershy?
  6580. 6580.
    >"Umm... what are you doing?"
  6581. 6581.
    >Yeah, that's vampire Fluttershy.
  6582. 6582.
    "HOLY SHI-"
  6583. 6583.
    >Your balance is failing, dear Celestia.
  6584. 6584.
    >Looks like this is how you die.
  6585. 6585.
    "No, no, no... NOOOOOOOOO-"
  6586. 6586.
    >Your overly dramatic screams were cut short as something broke your fall.
  6587. 6587.
    >Actually, the culprit appears to have been a somepony.
  6588. 6588.
    >Nutter Butter caught you.
  6589. 6589.
    >This is really fucking awkward.
  6590. 6590.
    "Uh..."
  6591. 6591.
     
  6592. 6592.
    >"Y-You've gotta' be careful, Anon!"
  6593. 6593.
    >"You were so high up!"
  6594. 6594.
    "Well, I was in the middle of coming down!"
  6595. 6595.
    "Safely, of course!"
  6596. 6596.
    "Until YOU decided to scare the living daylights out of me!"
  6597. 6597.
    >Flutterbat released you from her exceptionally strong hooves, dropping you on your feet.
  6598. 6598.
    >"Sorry."
  6599. 6599.
    "Be more assertive, Flutterbat..."
  6600. 6600.
    "...Wait, on second thought, forget I said that."
  6601. 6601.
    >"O-Okay."
  6602. 6602.
    "HNNNNNGGGGHHHH"
  6603. 6603.
    >Curse these equines and their very specifically timed, uncanny obedience.
  6604. 6604.
    >It's adorable.
  6605. 6605.
    "By the way... mind explaining why you're not mericilessly shagging me right now?"
  6606. 6606.
    "Every mare I've seen since the moon showed up has turned into some kind of rape vampire."
  6607. 6607.
    "Kinda' like you. Except you're docile right now."
  6608. 6608.
    >"My will is too strong."
  6609. 6609.
    "Impressive."
  6610. 6610.
    "I underestimated you, Flutterbat."
  6611. 6611.
    >"Please, call me b-bitch."
  6612. 6612.
    "You and I both know I'm not calling you that."
  6613. 6613.
    >Flutterbat's gaze turned to the ground, a sad look upon her features.
  6614. 6614.
    >Why does she have to be so transparent?
  6615. 6615.
    >Just this once, you'll cave in.
  6616. 6616.
    "Bitch."
  6617. 6617.
    >"H-HNNNNNNGHHHH-"
  6618. 6618.
    >And there goes the mare juice.
  6619. 6619.
    >Excellent.
  6620. 6620.
    >"D-Does calling me a bitch turn you on?"
  6621. 6621.
    "No, not really."
  6622. 6622.
    "But it is fascinating how you secrete juices like it's some kind of biological defense mechanism."
  6623. 6623.
    >"Wanna' me see me do it again?"
  6624. 6624.
    "I'm good."
  6625. 6625.
    >She turned around, presenting you with her currently winking, Limited Bat Edition Horse Pussy(TM).
  6626. 6626.
    "I said I'm..."
  6627. 6627.
    >"Hhhnnngh..."
  6628. 6628.
    >Why.
  6629. 6629.
    >Just why.
  6630. 6630.
    >It got on your fucking shoe.
  6631. 6631.
    "There's a world where I'm dating you instead of Twilight."
  6632. 6632.
    >A third round of mare juices was promptly released; You should just stop talking.
  6633. 6633.
    "But it's not this one, because you do shit like this."
  6634. 6634.
     
  6635. 6635.
    >Turning away from the stupid, orgasming Flutterbat, your attention was placed on the castle entrance.
  6636. 6636.
    >Right now, the two of you are inside the courtyard, just past the gate you climbed and fell off of.
  6637. 6637.
    "So I couldn't ask Twilight this, but... do you know what happened to the others?"
  6638. 6638.
    "AJ, Rarity, Pinkie, Rainbow... Starlight. Even Spike."
  6639. 6639.
    "No doubt they all got swept up in this, and I'm worried you might be the only one who resisted the moon."
  6640. 6640.
    "Twi couldn't, so my hopes aren't too high."
  6641. 6641.
    >"Anypony that wasn't a stallion transformed when the red moon came."
  6642. 6642.
    >"Everypony started f-fucking. Whether the stallions liked it or not."
  6643. 6643.
    >"I don't think you understand how much sex was happening at that stadium..."
  6644. 6644.
    >"...So much hot, sweaty-"
  6645. 6645.
    "I'd prefer it if you didn't go into detail."
  6646. 6646.
    >"...Anyways, nopony in our group seemed to want any of the random stallions."
  6647. 6647.
    "Oh fuck. They're all looking for me, aren't they?"
  6648. 6648.
    >"Most of them are, I think, but not Rarity."
  6649. 6649.
    >"She tried to get ahold of Spike."
  6650. 6650.
    "And?"
  6651. 6651.
    >"There was too much chaos for me to really tell, but I think he ran away."
  6652. 6652.
    "Based dragon bro. I knew he wouldn't fall victim to feminine wiles so easily."
  6653. 6653.
    "So I'm gonna' assume you came here looking for answers."
  6654. 6654.
    >"Yeah, I did! How'd you know?"
  6655. 6655.
    "Since your mental state isn't being affected, you're not a part of the hivemind."
  6656. 6656.
    "Which means you don't know what's going on here."
  6657. 6657.
    >"G-Gosh, you're so smart, Anon."
  6658. 6658.
    "I've seen enough movies as a kid to understand this much."
  6659. 6659.
    "What I want to know is... where did that red moon come from?"
  6660. 6660.
    "Did it show up on its own, or did something MAKE it appear?"
  6661. 6661.
    "Twilight said something about a queen to me earlier, so I'm guessing it's the second option."
  6662. 6662.
    >"Do you think the queen is-"
  6663. 6663.
    "Celestia? That thought already crossed my mind."
  6664. 6664.
    "That's why I'm here now, so I can maybe find out."
  6665. 6665.
    "You came here hoping the princesses were unaffected, or...?"
  6666. 6666.
    >"Actually, I saw you running away from that crowd earlier, s-so I followed you."
  6667. 6667.
    "Couldn't have picked a worse time to get my attention, either."
  6668. 6668.
    >"Sorry again..."
  6669. 6669.
    "It's okay, you small yellow horse."
  6670. 6670.
    >You proceeded to pet the absolute shit out of Flutterbat.
  6671. 6671.
    >She's such a good pony.
  6672. 6672.
    >Good ponies deserve wholesome treatment.
  6673. 6673.
    "Who's a good bat, hmm? You are!"
  6674. 6674.
    "Such a cute widdle bat!"
  6675. 6675.
    >"P-Pull my tail while you-"
  6676. 6676.
    >You took Flutterbat into your arms, carrying her away, and stopping her from finishing that thought.
  6677. 6677.
    "I'm gonna' cut you off there. Let's go pay those sisters a visit, yeah?"
  6678. 6678.
     
  6679. 6679.
    >It's eerily quiet in here and you haven't seen a single soul yet.
  6680. 6680.
    >You joked about it earlier, but perhaps all of the guards DID end up running for their lives.
  6681. 6681.
    >Or more accurately, their cocks.
  6682. 6682.
    >Maybe both.
  6683. 6683.
    >Talk about abandoning your post.
  6684. 6684.
    >You and Flutterbat have been conversing like none of this is even happening.
  6685. 6685.
    >Wouldn't that be nice if that were the case?
  6686. 6686.
    >The plan was to attend the ceremony for Rainbow, have a nice party, and sleep in a fancy hotel.
  6687. 6687.
    >Only one of those has happened so far, and you're not happy about that.
  6688. 6688.
    >"...she wasn't cooperating with me, so I broke in and forced her."
  6689. 6689.
    "Forced her? What the hell did you do?"
  6690. 6690.
    >"I sat on her face."
  6691. 6691.
    "God. Were you under the influence of the Tree Who Shall Not Be Named during that?"
  6692. 6692.
    >"No..."
  6693. 6693.
    "I've been trying to get her to tell me what you did for a few days now."
  6694. 6694.
    "Now I see why she didn't want to say anything. Poor Trixie."
  6695. 6695.
    "The mare can barely handle embarrassment."
  6696. 6696.
    "That's exactly why I love embarrassing her."
  6697. 6697.
    >"Can you embarrass me? P-Publicly, please."
  6698. 6698.
    "No."
  6699. 6699.
    >"S-Spank me."
  6700. 6700.
    "When you get going, you really don't stop."
  6701. 6701.
    >"I-I'm leaking, Anon."
  6702. 6702.
    "And I'm about to toss you over a balcony."
  6703. 6703.
    >"You're gonna t-t-toss me?"
  6704. 6704.
    "Oh my fu... that's NOT what I mean."
  6705. 6705.
    >"HHHnnNNNNngh... fuck..."
  6706. 6706.
    >There she goes again.
  6707. 6707.
    >Aaaaand it's all over you.
  6708. 6708.
    "I don't like you."
  6709. 6709.
    "You might THINK I like you, but I don't."
  6710. 6710.
    >"K-Kiss me, goddamnit."
  6711. 6711.
    "Whoa, whoa, whoa... watch the language, Flutterbat."
  6712. 6712.
    "Don't use the lord's name in vain."
  6713. 6713.
    >"But you say that all the time..."
  6714. 6714.
    "Yeah, it's okay for me to say it. Not you, though."
  6715. 6715.
    "Be a better horse. Bless."
  6716. 6716.
    >"B-Bless."
  6717. 6717.
    >"So... wanna' make out?"
  6718. 6718.
    >This is a certified bat moment.
  6719. 6719.
    "I'll drop you on your head, I swear."
  6720. 6720.
     
  6721. 6721.
    >Before long, you both made it to the throne room.
  6722. 6722.
    >Ominously, the door was closed.
  6723. 6723.
    >You can't even peek to see what's going on without alerting whoever's in there.
  6724. 6724.
    >But you're not a pussy, you came here with confrontation in mind, good or bad.
  6725. 6725.
    >As it stands, you're the one in danger here, and Flutterbat is a disobeyer of the queen.
  6726. 6726.
    >Which means that she should stay outside the throne room just in case things go bad.
  6727. 6727.
    >The last time you had a third party hidden in waiting to support you, it didn't work.
  6728. 6728.
    >Hopefully it works out this time around.
  6729. 6729.
    >Of course, it'd be nice if, y'know, the rulers of Equestria HAVEN'T been turned into bats.
  6730. 6730.
    >You're not holding out hope for that, so you'll just ask for answers and take what you can get.
  6731. 6731.
    "Alright, Flutterbat."
  6732. 6732.
    "Here's the plan."
  6733. 6733.
    >"I-I'm listening..."
  6734. 6734.
    >She nodded her head, those big red eyes glued to you as you held her like a baby.
  6735. 6735.
    "I'll go in, see what's up, try and learn something while I'm in there, and then piss off."
  6736. 6736.
    "You'll hang out here and listen in on our "talk."
  6737. 6737.
    >"How do you know they'll tell you anything?"
  6738. 6738.
    "I've got ways, you small yellow horse."
  6739. 6739.
    "The art of negotiation, if you will."
  6740. 6740.
    "Bartering, if you're so inclined."
  6741. 6741.
    >Setting her down on the floor, you reached into your satchel to grab two seeds.
  6742. 6742.
    "I've got three seeds left; You're going to hold one of them for me."
  6743. 6743.
    >Working a small fraction of life magic on it, it trembled ever so subtly.
  6744. 6744.
    "If I scream 'BLESS' while I'm in there, I want you to open the door and throw this in."
  6745. 6745.
    "Preferably at the bat horses that would most likely be molesting me, but just do what you can."
  6746. 6746.
    "It's pre-cooked to go off; All it needs is a little force."
  6747. 6747.
    >"W-What will it do?"
  6748. 6748.
    "It's a flash. Whoever's unfortunate enough to look at it gets blinded for a while."
  6749. 6749.
    "The damn thing is pretty loud too, so watch your ears."
  6750. 6750.
    >"Sounds simple enough..."
  6751. 6751.
    "Sick. I'll be going in with this one in my hands, ready to go off when I need it."
  6752. 6752.
    "Best case scenario, I get some info on how to stop this madness, and maybe use just one of these."
  6753. 6753.
    "Worst case scenario... well... there's a lot of ways this could go south."
  6754. 6754.
    "No point in counting the ways."
  6755. 6755.
    "If they take me out and you can't save me, I'm relying on you to save Equestria."
  6756. 6756.
    "No pressure."
  6757. 6757.
    >"S-S-Save E-Equestria...?"
  6758. 6758.
    "Let's hope it won't come to that. Good luck."
  6759. 6759.
     
  6760. 6760.
    >Kicking open the door to the throne room, you were met with a peculiar sight.
  6761. 6761.
    >Red moonlight is spilling in through the stained glass.
  6762. 6762.
    >And there's a fucking dining table in here.
  6763. 6763.
    >Not only that, but Batlestia and... whatever Bat Luna's nickname is are currently feasting.
  6764. 6764.
    >There's a big, fat turkey.
  6765. 6765.
    >And you're not talking about Sunbat.
  6766. 6766.
    >The table is stacked with all kinds of food.
  6767. 6767.
    >"Greetings, human." Luna greeted you, her eyes shining a deep crimson red.
  6768. 6768.
    "Good evening."
  6769. 6769.
    >"We've been expecting you." Celestia spoke, before partaking of the turkey.
  6770. 6770.
    "Is that so?"
  6771. 6771.
    "Am I that predictable?"
  6772. 6772.
    >"One might say that I know you better than you know yourself."
  6773. 6773.
    "Then you know why I'm here."
  6774. 6774.
    "I've come to negotiate."
  6775. 6775.
    "Who is this queen I've been hearing about? Is it you?"
  6776. 6776.
    "Where did that big, red fucking moon come from?"
  6777. 6777.
    >"One question at a time, Anonymous."
  6778. 6778.
    >"You haven't even made your case yet."
  6779. 6779.
    >"Come. This seat is just for you."
  6780. 6780.
    >Sunbat's horn illuminated, her magic surrounding a chair between her and her sister.
  6781. 6781.
    >You're not comfortable with being between the both of them, but it's fine.
  6782. 6782.
    >That just means a Plant Bang(TM) here will be even more effective.
  6783. 6783.
    >The things you do for this country.
  6784. 6784.
    "It's only been 4 days, and your ass has gotten bigger, Sunbutt."
  6785. 6785.
    "That chair looks like it's struggling."
  6786. 6786.
    "Why don't you go on Luna's diet?"
  6787. 6787.
    "Her butt's been getting bigger too, but it's not CERTAINLY nothing like yours."
  6788. 6788.
    >"You're quite observant." Luna giggled, tapping your shoulder with a hoof.
  6789. 6789.
    >"Dost thou make it a point to ogle at flanks?"
  6790. 6790.
    >"We appreciate thy honesty, regardless."
  6791. 6791.
    "We, as in both of you, or we, as in you?"
  6792. 6792.
    >"We as in us."
  6793. 6793.
    "Ok."
  6794. 6794.
    >This conversation is fairly par for the course.
  6795. 6795.
    >Are they actually in hivemind mode, or...?
  6796. 6796.
    >"It is only natural for you to recognize our beauty, Anonymous." Sunbat chimed, smiling warmly.
  6797. 6797.
    >"Perhaps... courtship is in order." Luna asked, with bedroom eyes that you're having difficulties avoiding.
  6798. 6798.
    >Yep, they're in hivemind mode.
  6799. 6799.
    >Celestia would never accept your insults so easily.
  6800. 6800.
    >Especially if you commented on the growing size of her pudgy haunches.
  6801. 6801.
    >And Luna can be a tease, but she usually isn't this forthcoming about her attraction to you.
  6802. 6802.
    >If she even is attracted to you, of course.
  6803. 6803.
     
  6804. 6804.
    >Anyway, it's happening again.
  6805. 6805.
    >You're being distracted.
  6806. 6806.
    >The way you phrase this upcoming question is extremely important.
  6807. 6807.
    >If at all possible, you'd like to get the information you need, bang this flash, and skedaddle.
  6808. 6808.
    >Giving them what they want first isn't favorable, but it depends on what their demands are.
  6809. 6809.
    >Perhaps lowering their guard by putting forth an offer they can't refuse will work.
  6810. 6810.
    "Tell me what I want to know, and you'll BOTH have my kids."
  6811. 6811.
    "No resistance, no fighting. Is that fair?"
  6812. 6812.
    >"I accept those terms... but I will not be satisfied with just one child." Celestia added.
  6813. 6813.
    >"I've always wanted quadruplets. Will that be a problem?"
  6814. 6814.
    "N-No. No, it won't."
  6815. 6815.
    >It most certainly is a fucking problem, but you won't say that it is.
  6816. 6816.
    >Your palms are so sweaty; You might set off the Plant Bang(TM) through moisture alone.
  6817. 6817.
    >"Not that it matters. We're not going to take no for an answer, Anonymous."
  6818. 6818.
    "I-I see..."
  6819. 6819.
    >Both of them are leaning uncomfortably close to your face.
  6820. 6820.
    >You need an adult.
  6821. 6821.
    >"We have heard many a tale from Twilight Sparkle. I'm curious to see if they're true." Luna said.
  6822. 6822.
    >Starlight wasn't the only mare she's been sending those letters to?
  6823. 6823.
    >That fucking autist just can't shut up about you, can she?
  6824. 6824.
    >"To start, I am not the queen. That would be..."
  6825. 6825.
    >With baited breath, you anxiously awaited the namedrop.
  6826. 6826.
    >"...Queen Chrysalis."
  6827. 6827.
    >"She summoned this moon, and it's responsible for our transformations."
  6828. 6828.
    >It took a moment for that one to register.
  6829. 6829.
    "...HUH?"
  6830. 6830.
    >Chrysalis?
  6831. 6831.
    >That bug bitch that Twilight told you about?
  6832. 6832.
    >She's the one who caused all of this?
  6833. 6833.
    >Everything Purple Smart mentioned had nothing to do with bats, red moons, or looking for mates.
  6834. 6834.
    >So when did all of THIS come into play?
  6835. 6835.
    >Maybe she realized her previous strategy wasn't cutting it, so she became a vampire queen?
  6836. 6836.
    >She apparently lost all of her underlings because they realized consensual love is overpowered.
  6837. 6837.
    "Where is she now? I'd like to meet her."
  6838. 6838.
    >"Would you now? You can find her in Ponyville."
  6839. 6839.
    >"She has... borrowed Twilight's castle, if you will."
  6840. 6840.
    >By god, that means things are even worse over there in Ponyville.
  6841. 6841.
    >You hope everypony is alright.
  6842. 6842.
    >Lyra, Sassy, Bon-Bon, Trixie, Minuette, Vinyl...
  6843. 6843.
    >Now that you know who's behind all this and where they are, your job here is finished.
  6844. 6844.
    >The seed is trembling inside of your right palm, just waiting to be "detonated."
  6845. 6845.
     
  6846. 6846.
    >If you could save Equestria WITHOUT cumming inside these two, that'd be swell.
  6847. 6847.
    >Again, most of the time, you aren't grossly offended by the idea of fucking any of these horses.
  6848. 6848.
    >But you'd like to be the one who makes that call, your body, your choice.
  6849. 6849.
    >"I would like to go first, sister. If you don't mind." Sunbat stated, getting out of her chair.
  6850. 6850.
    >"We do not. We only ask that that thou make it quick, for we tend to be... impatient at times." Luna replied.
  6851. 6851.
    >"I've been wanting to savor this human for the longest time, Luna. I'm afraid I cannot honor that request."
  6852. 6852.
    >This is totally not good.
  6853. 6853.
    >"Very well. We shall wait to the best of our abilities." Luna compromised, eagerly awaiting her turn.
  6854. 6854.
    >"You don't plan to rut me in that chair, do you, Anonymous?" Celestia asked, urging you to get up.
  6855. 6855.
    >Your heart is pounding out of your chest right now.
  6856. 6856.
    >With an arm to stabilize your shaky, anxious nerves, you stood out of the chair.
  6857. 6857.
    >And you stood up STRAIGHT into horse tongue.
  6858. 6858.
    >That's just great.
  6859. 6859.
    >Once you understood what was happening, the shock almost caused you to pull away.
  6860. 6860.
    >You're not ready to bang the flash just yet.
  6861. 6861.
    >Messing this up means having to reach for another seed, or worse, becoming an early father.
  6862. 6862.
    >Would they give birth to humans, ponies, or a satyr, though?
  6863. 6863.
    >You shouldn't be asking yourself that question, but you need a distraction from this kiss.
  6864. 6864.
    "Uuughh...OOCK-"
  6865. 6865.
    >YOUR THROAT.
  6866. 6866.
    >OH GOD-
  6867. 6867.
    >Pulling away from Sunbat's snout, you coughed profusely, rubbing your poor esophagus.
  6868. 6868.
    "Fu... FUCK! Too... too deep!"
  6869. 6869.
    >"Hahahaha..."
  6870. 6870.
    >She's laughing.
  6871. 6871.
    >You almost choked on her tongue, and she's laughing.
  6872. 6872.
    >"...Think of that as revenge for slapping my rear."
  6873. 6873.
    "You're still on that, you petty little..."
  6874. 6874.
    >"Shall we continue?" Sunbat asked, spinning around to point her celestial white ass at you.
  6875. 6875.
    >Her tail smacked you in the face, not very hard, of course, considering the thing is soft like silk.
  6876. 6876.
    >Holy shit.
  6877. 6877.
    >The Super Mega Ultra Almighty God-Like Primordial Sanctified Supreme True Ponut(TM).
  6878. 6878.
    >And beneath it, lies the Founder's Edition Horse Pussy(TM).
  6879. 6879.
    >Of all the moments, this one is certified.
  6880. 6880.
    >Like a demon possessing you, her body lured you in with temptation.
  6881. 6881.
    >Resting a hand against her flanks, you shook your head.
  6882. 6882.
    >Luna will get flashed, no doubt, but Sunbat HAS to look back at you for this to work.
  6883. 6883.
    >You've got to get her attention without being suspicious.
  6884. 6884.
    >By now, you were fully massaging her rump with your left hand.
  6885. 6885.
    >"No need to be shy, Anonymous. Why use only one hand?" Sunbat asked, looking back at you.
  6886. 6886.
    >FUCK, IT'S SO SOFT-
  6887. 6887.
    >Anon Jr. is positively losing it.
  6888. 6888.
    >"S-Sorry, I'm a little nervous..."
  6889. 6889.
     
  6890. 6890.
    >It's go time.
  6891. 6891.
    >Tossing the seed into the air, you set it off using your life magic, and closed your eyes.
  6892. 6892.
    >Much like the time your entire body flashbanged Starlight, it was ludicrously loud.
  6893. 6893.
    >Beggars can't be choosers, though; It's not like it'll make you deaf.
  6894. 6894.
    >The royal sisters shouted in pain before collapsing onto the ground.
  6895. 6895.
    >That flash had some extra "sauce" to it, not enough to really hurt them, but enough to guarantee your escape.
  6896. 6896.
    >With the speed of Blue Fast, you darted towards the exit.
  6897. 6897.
    >You're home-fucking-free.
  6898. 6898.
    >Once again, you're a goddamn genius.
  6899. 6899.
    >Now you just need to escape before they pursue you.
  6900. 6900.
    "Flutterbat! Mission accomplished, let's get the hell out of he-"
  6901. 6901.
    >BANG
  6902. 6902.
    "S-SHIT!"
  6903. 6903.
    >"AGH! A-AGAIN?!"
  6904. 6904.
    >That was Twilight's voice just now.
  6905. 6905.
    >Literally what is happening?
  6906. 6906.
    >You just got hit by your own Plant Bang(TM) with open eyes.
  6907. 6907.
    >You can't see a fucking thing.
  6908. 6908.
    >Everything is white.
  6909. 6909.
    >"Anon, t-this way! Hurry!" In your blind stupor, Flutterbat urged you to follow her.
  6910. 6910.
    >A hoof wrapped around your hand, and you tried your best to keep up with her.
  6911. 6911.
    "God, what just happened?!"
  6912. 6912.
    >"Twilight showed up, so I flashed her! S-She took me by surprise!"
  6913. 6913.
    "Wow, that's great!"
  6914. 6914.
    "I'm so glad you just so happened to throw it when I left the throne room!"
  6915. 6915.
    >This is how it feels for Plant Bang(TM) victims.
  6916. 6916.
    >It sucks.
  6917. 6917.
    >"A-And another thing! I don't think Twilight is the only one here!"
  6918. 6918.
    "WHAT?!"
  6919. 6919.
    >The situation has gone from salvageable, to perfect, to dogshit.
  6920. 6920.
    >Horseshit, if you feel so inclined.
  6921. 6921.
    >After turning a corner, your eyesight had slowly begun to return.
  6922. 6922.
    >You could only see basic shapes, and that's it.
  6923. 6923.
    >Assuming this is accurate for how long the blindness lasts, not all is lost.
  6924. 6924.
    >Twibat should still be stunned from that.
  6925. 6925.
    "Hey! What makes you so sure it's not just her?"
  6926. 6926.
    >"I heard them, Anon!"
  6927. 6927.
    "God..."
  6928. 6928.
    >Unfortunately, she couldn't warn you about any of this beforehand.
  6929. 6929.
    >That would've ruined your chances of getting the information you needed and she understood that.
  6930. 6930.
    >Smart horse.
  6931. 6931.
    "...We've gotta' get to Ponyville! Chrysalis is back and she's huddled up in Twilight's castle!"
  6932. 6932.
    >"C-CHRYSALIS?!"
  6933. 6933.
    "Crazy, isn't it?!"
  6934. 6934.
     
  6935. 6935.
    >"Step aside, Fluttershy!"
  6936. 6936.
    >Flutterbat stopped dead in her tracks in response to a voice.
  6937. 6937.
    >A voice that you can guarantee belonged to Rarity.
  6938. 6938.
    >Raribat, if you will.
  6939. 6939.
    "Oh... fuck!"
  6940. 6940.
    "Rarity?!"
  6941. 6941.
    "I thought you said she went after Spike!"
  6942. 6942.
    >"I think she got him already!"
  6943. 6943.
    >The blindness has almost fully wore off; Details are visible once again.
  6944. 6944.
    >A red-eyed "vampiric" Fashion Horse(TM) is blocking your path.
  6945. 6945.
    >She's wearing a little cloak that makes her look like Dracula.
  6946. 6946.
    >That's fucking hilarious.
  6947. 6947.
    >"You do understand this is treason against the queen, correct?" Raribat inquired, stepping closer.
  6948. 6948.
    >"How are your eyes, Anon? Can you see?"
  6949. 6949.
    "Yeah, it's coming back to me..."
  6950. 6950.
    >"T-Then run for it!"
  6951. 6951.
    "Like... RUN run?"
  6952. 6952.
    >"RUN RUN!"
  6953. 6953.
    "Welp."
  6954. 6954.
    >Right as you attempted to take off past Discount Dracula(TM), her magic stopped you dead in your tracks.
  6955. 6955.
    >"Not so fast, darling."
  6956. 6956.
    "Damnit, Raribat! Lemme' go!"
  6957. 6957.
    >"Which would you prefer? Fillies or colts?"
  6958. 6958.
    "No. I am NOT fucking you!"
  6959. 6959.
    >"Correct. I'll be doing most of the work."
  6960. 6960.
    >Oh good heavens.
  6961. 6961.
    >This is totally not good.
  6962. 6962.
    >Out of nowhere, Flutterbat tackled Raribat to the ground, and now the two of them are rolling around.
  6963. 6963.
    >All she needed was a distraction, it seems.
  6964. 6964.
    >Galaxy brain horse.
  6965. 6965.
    >Raribat's horn activated again and again, but Flutterbat wasn't having any of it.
  6966. 6966.
    >"J-Just... sit STILL ALREADY!"
  6967. 6967.
    >And with that, she is now comfortably seated upon Raribat's face.
  6968. 6968.
    >"MMmmpph... mmmMMMMPPHH!"
  6969. 6969.
    >"Anon, get going! Twilight will be here any second now!"
  6970. 6970.
    "Get going?! But what about-"
  6971. 6971.
    >"Escape while you still can, y-you... hnnngh... sexy fucking-"
  6972. 6972.
    >Ugh.
  6973. 6973.
    >She's leaking again.
  6974. 6974.
    >You don't want to be around when Twibat and the two bat sisters turn that corner, so it's time to go.
  6975. 6975.
     
  6976. 6976.
    >What a shame.
  6977. 6977.
    >If you had the time, you'd stop to laugh at Raribat.
  6978. 6978.
    >She already looked stupid in that cloak, but Flutterbat squirting all over her face is comedy gold.
  6979. 6979.
    "Promise me you'll get out of here too, okay?"
  6980. 6980.
    >"N-No p-p-p... promises!"
  6981. 6981.
    "Fuck... okay! Don't worry, Fluttershy!"
  6982. 6982.
    "I've got this!"
  6983. 6983.
    >You hate to leave her all by her lonesome, but it must be done.
  6984. 6984.
    >With huge steps, you practically jumped down a set of stairs, and didn't stop running for a second.
  6985. 6985.
    >Flutterbat's screams could be heard in the distance.
  6986. 6986.
    >On second thought, it sounded more like moans than screams.
  6987. 6987.
    >What the fuck is going on back there?
  6988. 6988.
    >Sure enough, you're not turning back to check.
  6989. 6989.
    >How are you going to get all the way from here to Ponyville?
  6990. 6990.
    >Every train conductor in Equestria is either long gone, or looking for a mate.
  6991. 6991.
    >"Howdy, pardner'."
  6992. 6992.
    >Uh-oh.
  6993. 6993.
    >After hearing that, you didn't even stop, but you know it's Applebat.
  6994. 6994.
    >She came running around a corner from a hallway up ahead, cutting you off directly.
  6995. 6995.
    "Seriously?!"
  6996. 6996.
    >This is like the dream all over again.
  6997. 6997.
    >"Nonny, Nonny! Look at me! I'm a vampire!"
  6998. 6998.
    >There goes Pinkbat.
  6999. 6999.
    >"C-Come on, Pinkie! Don't let im' get away! AH WANT KIDS!"
  7000. 7000.
    >Applebat doesn't appear to be in the greatest condition; She seems fatigued.
  7001. 7001.
    >And on top of that, she's sweating up a storm.
  7002. 7002.
    >That's extremely tempting.
  7003. 7003.
    >However, you still don't want kids.
  7004. 7004.
    >You were about to reach for another seed, but that won't cut it.
  7005. 7005.
    >If things continue the way they are, Rainbat should be showing up.
  7006. 7006.
    >Hell, Batlight could appear as well.
  7007. 7007.
    >The sound of whipping wind alerted you to the presence of a third batpone.
  7008. 7008.
    >Dark Souls(TM), don't fail now.
  7009. 7009.
    >Affter hitting the cleanest dodge roll of all time, you managed to avoid the surprise attack.
  7010. 7010.
    >The attack coming from none other than Rainbat.
  7011. 7011.
    >The Flier of the Year award is still around her neck.
  7012. 7012.
    >Unfortunately for her, you've 100%'ed every From Software(TM) game.
  7013. 7013.
    >"D-Darnit! Now's not the time to be cool, bro!"
  7014. 7014.
    >"Just lay back and take it!"
  7015. 7015.
    >There's no time for celebration.
  7016. 7016.
    >Applebat and Pinkbat are rushing you.
  7017. 7017.
    >Honestly, this is perfect.
  7018. 7018.
    >Getting away from these three all at once really helps your chances if you can manage to hide somewhere.
  7019. 7019.
    >Who cares how you get out of this castle, so long as you do?
  7020. 7020.
    >You decide to take off running in a random direction.
  7021. 7021.
     
  7022. 7022.
    >This seemed to work, as it confused the Dracula-Pones.
  7023. 7023.
    >Jumping and ducking into the second room on the left side of the hall, you shut the door behind you.
  7024. 7024.
    >As you expected, they went right past you.
  7025. 7025.
    >Excellent.
  7026. 7026.
    >You can't rely on plants to save you all the time; Sometimes, you've got to use your brain meat.
  7027. 7027.
    >Now all you need to do is-
  7028. 7028.
    >Suddenly, a pony teleported into the room with you.
  7029. 7029.
    >That pony would be Batlight.
  7030. 7030.
    >If you were a fictional character in an RPG, your luck stat would be zero.
  7031. 7031.
    >That's not entirely true, but it certainly feels like it right now.
  7032. 7032.
    "Oh... shit..."
  7033. 7033.
    >"Oh shit, indeed."
  7034. 7034.
    >The seed.
  7035. 7035.
    >Where's that fucking seed?
  7036. 7036.
    >Before you could even reach for it, your arms were restrained with magic.
  7037. 7037.
    "Damnit, Batlight!"
  7038. 7038.
    "Didn't we just go over this?!"
  7039. 7039.
    >"I don't want to share you with anypony else."
  7040. 7040.
    >"Not the girls, not the Princesses, not the queen."
  7041. 7041.
    >"You're MINE, Anon."
  7042. 7042.
    >Batlight tossed you onto the conveniently placed guest room bed, before casually hopping up there with you.
  7043. 7043.
    >There's a potted plant in the corner.
  7044. 7044.
    >Maybe if you can manipulate it, you can make a-
  7045. 7045.
    >It's just been burnt to a crisp.
  7046. 7046.
    "C-Come on...!"
  7047. 7047.
    >Focusing on the last remaining seed inside the satchel, you sprouted it into a vine.
  7048. 7048.
    >The little grass snake quietly wormed its way out, but Batlight was way ahead of you.
  7049. 7049.
    >Just before you could bloom a Plant Bang(TM), the vine was turned to ashes.
  7050. 7050.
    >Once again, you repeat, this is the epitome of everything that is not good.
  7051. 7051.
    "Fight it, Batlight! I know you can do this!"
  7052. 7052.
    "If Flutterbat did it, so can you!"
  7053. 7053.
    >"Now why would I do that, hmm?"
  7054. 7054.
    >She leaned close to your face, prompting you to sink into the mattress in an attempt to make distance.
  7055. 7055.
    >You've got to flash, no more excuses.
  7056. 7056.
    >The one move that you haven't been able to replicate properly is this one, RIGHT here.
  7057. 7057.
    >It's possible, you can do it, you swear on your mom that it can be done.
  7058. 7058.
    >Even if you're all out of seeds, you just have to believe.
  7059. 7059.
    >But it's not enough to just pull it off, you've got to hit her, hard and fast.
  7060. 7060.
    >No, not that kind of hitting.
  7061. 7061.
     
  7062. 7062.
    >A powerful heat rose up from within you, before it exploded.
  7063. 7063.
    >And no, not that kind of explosion.
  7064. 7064.
    >This seedless flash felt different compared to the first time, it almost burned.
  7065. 7065.
    >When you opened your eyes, Batlight had some kind of magical bubble around her head, grinning confidently.
  7066. 7066.
    "Fuck."
  7067. 7067.
    >"I haven't forgotten, Anon."
  7068. 7068.
    >"You won't get me with the same move twice."
  7069. 7069.
    "You're lucky we're inside."
  7070. 7070.
    "I'd have shoved a stump so far up your pretty little flank by now..."
  7071. 7071.
    >"That magic of yours is pretty strong, I'll give you that."
  7072. 7072.
    >"I underestimated you the first time."
  7073. 7073.
    >How poetic.
  7074. 7074.
    >When you needed it most, it didn't do shit.
  7075. 7075.
    >May as well do it a second time, it couldn't hurt.
  7076. 7076.
    >This is nowhere near as physically taxing as the Stump Strike(TM).
  7077. 7077.
    >And flash twice, you did.
  7078. 7078.
    >After opening your eyes, you're unsurprised to see that it didn't do anything.
  7079. 7079.
    >"Nah. Try again."
  7080. 7080.
    >Note to self, the Plant Bang(TM) no longer works on Starlight Glimmer.
  7081. 7081.
    "S-So... umm..."
  7082. 7082.
    >"So?"
  7083. 7083.
    "...Why don't we just pretend none of this happened?"
  7084. 7084.
    "Maybe you can teleport me to Ponyville."
  7085. 7085.
    >"No can do. Not after what happened last time."
  7086. 7086.
    "That's just the hivemind talking."
  7087. 7087.
    "I know it's not you."
  7088. 7088.
    >"I'm still mad inside, you know."
  7089. 7089.
    "T-Tell you what! I'm a reasonable guy..."
  7090. 7090.
    "...Get me to Ponyville, and... and... I'll give you rape privileges!"
  7091. 7091.
    >"But that's exactly what I'm about to do, sweetie."
  7092. 7092.
    >Curse this mare and her rape fetish.
  7093. 7093.
    "I won't tell anypony a thing! Not even Twilight!"
  7094. 7094.
    "J-Just take the deal! I'll even throw in Fluttershy!"
  7095. 7095.
    "And I'll pardon your sentence! I mean, the fate of Equestria is at stake, don't you want to be a hero?"
  7096. 7096.
    >"I WANT to be a mother, Anon."
  7097. 7097.
    >"And to have hot, rough sex until you can't move anymore, but you already knew that."
  7098. 7098.
    >There's one more trick up your sleeve, one that you didn't want to use.
  7099. 7099.
    >Batlight isn't leaving you with a choice.
  7100. 7100.
    "...Ok."
  7101. 7101.
    >She did a double take at that, the mare obviously not expecting you to say such a thing.
  7102. 7102.
    "If this is how it ends, then the least I can do is ruin your satisfaction."
  7103. 7103.
    "Go on. Fuck me."
  7104. 7104.
    "I'll give you ALL the foals you want."
  7105. 7105.
     
  7106. 7106.
    >You have a feeling that her fetish is even stronger than the hivemind.
  7107. 7107.
    >This is your last bargaining chip.
  7108. 7108.
    >You're all out after this.
  7109. 7109.
    >"...HUH?"
  7110. 7110.
    >Did she just use your "huh?"
  7111. 7111.
    >That's it.
  7112. 7112.
    >You're marrying this horse.
  7113. 7113.
    >In another timeline, of course.
  7114. 7114.
    >This one is reserved for Twalot Spickle.
  7115. 7115.
    "Yes, that's it."
  7116. 7116.
    "Give in to your base desires."
  7117. 7117.
    >"...I-I'll use a cock spell..."
  7118. 7118.
    >Jesus H', she's grasping at straws.
  7119. 7119.
    >Why the fuck is that even a spell?
  7120. 7120.
    >And who invented it?
  7121. 7121.
    "Do it."
  7122. 7122.
    >You've never bullshat harder in your life.
  7123. 7123.
    >There's a limit to how much fire you can play with; This is the limit.
  7124. 7124.
    >Luckily for you, she's at war with herself.
  7125. 7125.
    >You've got to tip the scales, the only way you know how.
  7126. 7126.
    "I'll eat your ass."
  7127. 7127.
    >"O-OKAY, OKAY! DEAL!"
  7128. 7128.
    >"I'll send you to Ponyville, but I won't forget those promises, Anon."
  7129. 7129.
    >Bingo.
  7130. 7130.
    >Alright, maybe bingo isn't the word, because you'll regret everything you just bargained over.
  7131. 7131.
    >Marecock isn't included in that, right?
  7132. 7132.
    "Thanks, Batlight."
  7133. 7133.
    >"Don't thank me, you idiot!"
  7134. 7134.
    "One more thing! Go see if you can help Flutterbat."
  7135. 7135.
    "She's upstairs getting punished for treason, so..."
  7136. 7136.
    >"I'll try... just... get outta' here!"
  7137. 7137.
    >She hurriedly teleported you STRAIGHT out of Canterlot.
  7138. 7138.
    >For a few moments, your entire world was blurry and muddied, before everything became clear again.
  7139. 7139.
    >But there's no reason to panic.
  7140. 7140.
    >No sir.
  7141. 7141.
    >Not at all.
  7142. 7142.
    >She definitely didn't send you directly to Twilight's castle.
  7143. 7143.
    >Perhaps you should have specified exactly where you wanted to go.
  7144. 7144.
    >Thank Celestia you're not in the atrium; Chrysalis may very well be there.
  7145. 7145.
    >You're inside Twi's bedroom; Admittedly, this is favorable.
  7146. 7146.
    >Reason being that there should be some seeds in here, thanks to Twilight's constant need for "examinations."
  7147. 7147.
     
  7148. 7148.
    >You've got the ammo, and you've got the potential.
  7149. 7149.
    >Every single gamble you've made has succeeded.
  7150. 7150.
    >Not without losses, of course, but sometimes you've got to hold an L.
  7151. 7151.
    >Just like Flutterbat.
  7152. 7152.
    >She's probably being defiled in ways that you can't even describe right now.
  7153. 7153.
    >Thanks to her sacrifice, you had the opportunity to escape.
  7154. 7154.
    >These batpones are ruthless.
  7155. 7155.
    >Their leader should be no different, so you're going to need a plan.
  7156. 7156.
    >You neglected to ask Sunbat how all of this could be ended.
  7157. 7157.
    >At the time, that would've placed unnecessary suspicion on you.
  7158. 7158.
    >And because of that, you're just going to ASSUME that knocking her the fuck out will do the trick.
  7159. 7159.
    >Because, y'know, power dynamics.
  7160. 7160.
    >How could she possibly retain her Vampire Queen(TM) status if she loses in a duel?
  7161. 7161.
    >It just wouldn't make sense.
  7162. 7162.
    >Other humans haven't made it this far in life because they don't THINK like you do.
  7163. 7163.
    >You're in another plane of existence.
  7164. 7164.
    >Literally and figuratively.
  7165. 7165.
    >Besides, what other course of action is there to take?
  7166. 7166.
    >There's probably an entire legion of cock-hungry mares outside, some of them being your best friends.
  7167. 7167.
    >The safest bet is to end this right here, right now.
  7168. 7168.
    >Ideas for how to do it are already racing through your mind.
  7169. 7169.
    >There are about twenty or so seeds on Twilight's little lab table.
  7170. 7170.
    >That's quite a lot.
  7171. 7171.
    >After scooping each seed into your satchel, it's time to look for this bug.
  7172. 7172.
    >You left the room as quietly as humanly possible.
  7173. 7173.
    >Time to crouch like you're in a stealth game.
  7174. 7174.
    >Nopony seemed to be around, but that could change at any moment.
  7175. 7175.
    >The atrium's double doors were closed, which completely ruins your opportunity for a sneak attack.
  7176. 7176.
    >However, surprise attacks are still on the table.
  7177. 7177.
    >There's a difference.
  7178. 7178.
    >The plan is simple.
  7179. 7179.
    >You squish the bug, but not before throwing every single trick you have at her.
  7180. 7180.
    >If this goes well, she shouldn't have a chance to fight back.
  7181. 7181.
    >Suddenly, a malevolent voice that screams "I'm the bad guy" graced your ears.
  7182. 7182.
    >There's a conversation going on in there.
  7183. 7183.
    >"With this moon, I've singlehandedly crippled this land!"
  7184. 7184.
    >"Not even that FOOL Thorax could dream of stopping me!"
  7185. 7185.
    >"And every male will spend the rest of their lives in servitude to my legions!"
  7186. 7186.
    >"W-What about..." A frightened, considerably less confident voice came after.
  7187. 7187.
    >Was that Trixie?
  7188. 7188.
    >"The monkey?! Surely, you jest!"
  7189. 7189.
     
  7190. 7190.
    >"Explain how a WORTHLESS creature without magic is meant to stop me!"
  7191. 7191.
    >"...But he does! He can-" Trixie replied, before being cut off.
  7192. 7192.
    >"Grow a couple of weeds? You call THAT magic?!"
  7193. 7193.
    >"Once he's subdued and captured, I'll have him brought to me!"
  7194. 7194.
    >"I wouldn't dare choose any of these repugnant ponies as mates!"
  7195. 7195.
    >Trixie being here complicates things.
  7196. 7196.
    >You've gotta' take her out of the picture.
  7197. 7197.
    >Knocking on the door, you purposefully alerted the two of them.
  7198. 7198.
    >"Who goes there?!"
  7199. 7199.
    >There was a moment of silence, before Chrysalis continued to speak.
  7200. 7200.
    >"Don't just stand there, you fool!"
  7201. 7201.
    >"Go investigate!"
  7202. 7202.
    >"I-I'm on it!"
  7203. 7203.
    >Trixie's hooves clip-clopped towards the doors, meanwhile, you hugged the wall and crouched.
  7204. 7204.
    >This has to be done quick.
  7205. 7205.
    >You've got this.
  7206. 7206.
    >The doors flew open, and the blue horse herself stepped out into the hallway.
  7207. 7207.
    >"S-Show yourself...!" Trixie whimpered, her nerves getting the better of her.
  7208. 7208.
    >Even as a hivemind-controlled vampire, she's still one of the cutest things you've ever seen.
  7209. 7209.
    >Before you could be spotted, you flashed the Great and Powerful Horse(TM).
  7210. 7210.
    >She screamed in pain from having her eyesight unceremoniously disabled.
  7211. 7211.
    >Grabbing the frightened, incapacitated equine, you pulled her aside.
  7212. 7212.
    >"What the...!" Chrysalis muttered from inside the atrium.
  7213. 7213.
    >The next thing the bug would likely see was half of your head, as you peeked at her.
  7214. 7214.
    >"Y-You! Anonymous!"
  7215. 7215.
    "This 'useless' human is about to fold you like an omelette."
  7216. 7216.
    >The bug was fuming, her crimson eyes burning with rage.
  7217. 7217.
    >But why is she hot?
  7218. 7218.
    >Nopony told you the bug was hot.
  7219. 7219.
    >Taking a seed out of your satchel, you held it out and towards Chrysalis.
  7220. 7220.
    >The seed burst open, before a long vine fired at her like a bullet.
  7221. 7221.
    >It wrapped around the bug's horn, so now, the next phase of your plan begins.
  7222. 7222.
    >"A vine? What do you think a measly vine will do to me, human?!"
  7223. 7223.
    >As you anticipated, her horn started to glow.
  7224. 7224.
    >You're not expecting the vine to do anything, and it doesn't have to.
  7225. 7225.
    >It's just a distraction for what comes next.
  7226. 7226.
    >The vine was snapped in half by her evil bug magic, but you've already yeeted FIVE seeds at her face.
  7227. 7227.
    >Check-fucking-mate.
  7228. 7228.
    >The following flashes were so loud that you feared for your own ear drums, and you weren't even near it.
  7229. 7229.
     
  7230. 7230.
    >"AAAaaaaAAAAAAAaaaAAAAAAAA!"
  7231. 7231.
    >"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!"
  7232. 7232.
    >Damn.
  7233. 7233.
    >Sounds like it really hurt her.
  7234. 7234.
    >"MY EYES! MY EEEEEYYYES!"
  7235. 7235.
    >Poor thing probably can't even hear her own screams right now.
  7236. 7236.
    >Maybe five was overkill, but who cares?
  7237. 7237.
    >Not only is she a proven threat to Equestria, but she's currently in vampire mode.
  7238. 7238.
    >One Plant Bang(TM) probably wouldn't have been enough to stun her.
  7239. 7239.
    >You're not finished, anyways.
  7240. 7240.
    >Here comes the REAL finisher.
  7241. 7241.
    >Within seconds, you were sprinting at the bug, and grabbing more than a handful of seeds out of your satchel.
  7242. 7242.
    >Surprisingly, she was back on her feet.
  7243. 7243.
    >Hell, she could probably see you.
  7244. 7244.
    >GO, GO, GO, GO, GO
  7245. 7245.
    >"C-Curse you... you..."
  7246. 7246.
    "THAT'S IT! I'M GETTIN' ME MALLET!"
  7247. 7247.
    >Focusing your life magic on each seed in your hands, you decided to grow a mighty, wooden mallet.
  7248. 7248.
    >"W-Wha... what are you-"
  7249. 7249.
    >BONK
  7250. 7250.
    >BONK
  7251. 7251.
    >BONK
  7252. 7252.
    >This is a certified bonk moment.
  7253. 7253.
    >The bug beneath you was helpless against your mallet.
  7254. 7254.
    >You've lost count of how many bonks you've given her.
  7255. 7255.
    >This merciless beating would make your father cry.
  7256. 7256.
    >It's exactly how your old man used to beat you, too.
  7257. 7257.
    >With a giant mallet, no less.
  7258. 7258.
    >If only he were here to see you in a world full of talking horses, squishing a bug with a giant mallet.
  7259. 7259.
    >"PLEASE... OOOF!"
  7260. 7260.
    >"I YIELD, I-I..."
  7261. 7261.
    >BONK
  7262. 7262.
    "TURN..."
  7263. 7263.
    >BONK
  7264. 7264.
    "THE..."
  7265. 7265.
    >BONK
  7266. 7266.
    "MOON... OFF!"
  7267. 7267.
    >BONK
  7268. 7268.
    >"I'LL DO IT! J-JUST... STOP!"
  7269. 7269.
    "Oh yeah?!"
  7270. 7270.
    >BONK
  7271. 7271.
    >Out of nowhere, some kind of red energy emanated from the bug's body.
  7272. 7272.
    >You were this close to bonking her once more, but the red matter vanished into nothingness.
  7273. 7273.
     
  7274. 7274.
    >She forfeited?
  7275. 7275.
    >This bug, who's supposedly tried and failed to conquer Equestria numerous times, just forfeited?
  7276. 7276.
    >You're not buying it.
  7277. 7277.
    >BONK
  7278. 7278.
    >"A-Anonymous, I beg of you..."
  7279. 7279.
    "Show me your eyes, damnit."
  7280. 7280.
    >Chrysalis weakly opened her eyes, and to your surprise, they were green.
  7281. 7281.
    >Yeah, that's real convincing.
  7282. 7282.
    >The mallet went over your head once more as you prepared to continue the squishing.
  7283. 7283.
    >"D-Don't!"
  7284. 7284.
    "...Get up."
  7285. 7285.
    >"W-What?"
  7286. 7286.
    "Got gunk in your ears? Get. Up."
  7287. 7287.
    >The scared bug stood on her feet as quickly as possible.
  7288. 7288.
    >No doubt the task was difficult after all of those heavy bonks.
  7289. 7289.
    "Do anything funny, and I mean ANYTHING... and you know what happens."
  7290. 7290.
    "Those five senses of yours? From this point forward, they're mine."
  7291. 7291.
    "They're all fucking mine."
  7292. 7292.
    "Am I making myself clear?"
  7293. 7293.
    >She nodded frantically, biting her lip out of fear.
  7294. 7294.
    "And don't you dare think for a single second that you can pull a fast one on me."
  7295. 7295.
    "I don't get how these ponies have dealt with you so many times, and for so long, but..."
  7296. 7296.
    "...This kind of stuff doesn't fly where I come from."
  7297. 7297.
    "It'd get you killed."
  7298. 7298.
    "Not captured, not imprisoned, just DEAD."
  7299. 7299.
    >Leaning into her face, you pointed an index finger at her, scolding her like a dog.
  7300. 7300.
    >That's a bit of an excaggeration, though.
  7301. 7301.
    >There isn't a single dog in the universe that deserves this.
  7302. 7302.
    >But it has to be done.
  7303. 7303.
    >She'll keep trying to win over and over and over otherwise.
  7304. 7304.
    "You get me?"
  7305. 7305.
    >"Y-Yes, I... I'll stop! For good!"
  7306. 7306.
    >"I'm sorry...!"
  7307. 7307.
    >Holy shit, she's crying bug tears.
  7308. 7308.
    >The point was to scare the living daylights out of her, but part of you feels bad.
  7309. 7309.
    "Do you mean that?"
  7310. 7310.
    "You'll never hurt anypony ever again?"
  7311. 7311.
    "Will you stop trying to take over the world like some kind of evil maniac?"
  7312. 7312.
    "Because I'll be frank with you, it's not worth it."
  7313. 7313.
    >"How many t-t-times do I have to tell you... I'm done..."
  7314. 7314.
    "Uh-huh. Come with me."
  7315. 7315.
    >Wrapping a vine around the bug queen's long neck, you led her into the hallway.
  7316. 7316.
    >Everything was quiet, save for Chrysalis' sniffles, and Trixie's pained complaints.
  7317. 7317.
     
  7318. 7318.
    >Speaking of Trixie, her eyes were back to their normal color.
  7319. 7319.
    "Look at this pony."
  7320. 7320.
    "Look what you made me do to MY friend."
  7321. 7321.
    >The bug flinched solely in response to your voice, whimpering to herself.
  7322. 7322.
    "Tell her you're sorry."
  7323. 7323.
    >"S-Sorry..."
  7324. 7324.
    "Trixie. Her name is Trixie."
  7325. 7325.
    "TELL HER - "I'M SORRY, TRIXIE."
  7326. 7326.
    >"I-I-I'm s-s-sorry... T-Trixie..."
  7327. 7327.
    >"Uhh... apology accepted?" The Great and Powerful Horse(TM) looked up at the bug, rubbing her eyes.
  7328. 7328.
    "You're okay, right, Trix?"
  7329. 7329.
    "Sorry I had to flash you like that."
  7330. 7330.
    >"It's okay, Anon. You did what you had to do."
  7331. 7331.
    >"And... good job saving Equestria, I guess?" The blue horse flashed you a smile, trying to cheer up.
  7332. 7332.
    "Thanks. I had a bit of help along the way, so it wasn't all me."
  7333. 7333.
    >"W-Well, I'm sure you did! But you just showed up and started beating Queen Chrysalis with a mallet!"
  7334. 7334.
    >"All by yourself!"
  7335. 7335.
    "I was riled up, alright?"
  7336. 7336.
    "Today was Rainbow's big day, and it's been ruined, thanks to this bug."
  7337. 7337.
    "That, and... I've been dealing with a lot of stress lately."
  7338. 7338.
    "When you spend almost every fucking day getting targeted by crazy rapists, it starts to get at you."
  7339. 7339.
    >"I can't even begin to imagine..." Trixie added, looking the other way.
  7340. 7340.
    "Come on, let's go see if Chrysalis here kept her promise."
  7341. 7341.
    >Yanking on Chrysalis' vine, you and Trixie led the bug outside.
  7342. 7342.
    >What did this bug do that allowed her to summon a vampire moon?
  7343. 7343.
    >You'll be asking her that question shortly.
  7344. 7344.
    >Once the three of you exited the castle, it was confirmed.
  7345. 7345.
    >She really did turn the moon off.
  7346. 7346.
    >You could see the sun again; By the looks of things, it's a little late in the afternoon.
  7347. 7347.
    >This sunset is positively shimmering.
  7348. 7348.
    >Due to all of that adrenaline, you didn't realize how fatigued you were.
  7349. 7349.
    >Creating that mallet and swinging it around like that took a lot out of you.
  7350. 7350.
    >Plus, you've been running around and flash-banging batpones all day.
  7351. 7351.
    >But the coast is clear.
  7352. 7352.
    >You can relax.
  7353. 7353.
    >Not too much, of course, only just a little bit.
  7354. 7354.
    >There's still a large, sniffling bug next to you.
  7355. 7355.
    "Trixie, do me a solid and go check on everypony in town."
  7356. 7356.
    "Just to make sure nothing funny is going on."
  7357. 7357.
    >"And leave you alone with her? Are you sure?"
  7358. 7358.
    "Don't worry about it; I'm watching her like a hawk."
  7359. 7359.
    "I have a feeling Twilight and the others will be back soon, anyway."
  7360. 7360.
     
  7361. 7361.
    >"Okay... you're the boss."
  7362. 7362.
    >The blue mare hopped on down the stairs, trotting off to fulfill your request.
  7363. 7363.
    >With that, it's just you and the queen now.
  7364. 7364.
    >God, what a day.
  7365. 7365.
    "Hey, Chrysi."
  7366. 7366.
    >"Chrysi?"
  7367. 7367.
    "That's what I'm calling you from now on."
  7368. 7368.
    >True to yourself, it's hard to stay mad.
  7369. 7369.
    >Are you really about to pet the bug?
  7370. 7370.
    >The same one you JUST finished squishing?
  7371. 7371.
    >You lack the willpower to stop yourself.
  7372. 7372.
    >Running your hands along the bug, the way she felt surprised you.
  7373. 7373.
    >The bug is soft.
  7374. 7374.
    >Nopony told you the bug was soft.
  7375. 7375.
    >At first glance, changelings seemed like these chitinous creatures with tough exoskeletons.
  7376. 7376.
    >Bug butt, bug butt, bug butt.
  7377. 7377.
    >Why are you having so much fun with this?
  7378. 7378.
    >"W-What are you...?!"
  7379. 7379.
    "I meant what I said earlier, but... sorry."
  7380. 7380.
    "I didn't think you were going to burst into tears like that."
  7381. 7381.
    "Villains are born out of hurt, I guess."
  7382. 7382.
    "Such is life."
  7383. 7383.
    >She didn't reply, and opted to stay silent.
  7384. 7384.
    "You can sit down, y'know."
  7385. 7385.
    >Chrysalis immediately sat down with a grumpy look on her face.
  7386. 7386.
    "Oh. You're embarrassed that we saw you crying, aren't you?'
  7387. 7387.
    >Sitting down next to her, you wrapped an arm around the bug.
  7388. 7388.
    >"Why are you telling me these things? I'm your enemy."
  7389. 7389.
    "No, you're not. You're a talking bug, and I'm a human."
  7390. 7390.
    "See, I don't make enemies, Chrysi. All I do is make friends."
  7391. 7391.
    >"You weren't acting like it earlier."
  7392. 7392.
    "Would you have listened to me if I didn't bring out me mallet?"
  7393. 7393.
    "Didn't think so."
  7394. 7394.
    >"Hmph..."
  7395. 7395.
    >"...What is this sensation?"
  7396. 7396.
    "What are you talking about?"
  7397. 7397.
    >"Your touch... it's unnaturally warm."
  7398. 7398.
    "That's my magic doing its work. I'm also a healer of sorts."
  7399. 7399.
    >"Y-You're healing me? Are you daft?"
  7400. 7400.
     
  7401. 7401.
    "Three things, Chrysi."
  7402. 7402.
    "One, it's hard for me to stay mad."
  7403. 7403.
    "Two, you... don't really threaten me. No offense."
  7404. 7404.
    "And three, power dynamics. I'm establishing dominance."
  7405. 7405.
    >"Even so..."
  7406. 7406.
    >Scooting a bit closer to the insect, you hugged her closely.
  7407. 7407.
    "Remember what I said? You're my bug."
  7408. 7408.
    "You're my responsibility; Only I can keep you under control."
  7409. 7409.
    "I'm the only one who can cater to your bug needs."
  7410. 7410.
    "That's what I'm telling Twilight, and the princesses."
  7411. 7411.
    >"F-For what purpose?"
  7412. 7412.
    >Adopting a more serious tone, you looked up towards her eyes.
  7413. 7413.
    "I've heard stories about what these ponies do to their worst enemies."
  7414. 7414.
    "Eternal imprisonment, petrification... all of that good stuff."
  7415. 7415.
    "Do I approve of it half the time? Nope."
  7416. 7416.
    "Will I ever tell them that?"
  7417. 7417.
    "Nope. Because it's not my place, or my job to care."
  7418. 7418.
    >"So... why am I any different?"
  7419. 7419.
    "You're not complaining when I pet you like a dog."
  7420. 7420.
    >"You're... strange."
  7421. 7421.
    "Hah. Bug butt."
  7422. 7422.
    >Now you're just poking her relentlessly.
  7423. 7423.
    >"What is your fascination with my butt?"
  7424. 7424.
    "Are you kidding me? It's fucking huge."
  7425. 7425.
    "You're competing with Celestia right now."
  7426. 7426.
    >"Are you mocking me?"
  7427. 7427.
    "If you were Celestia, yes. But I'm mostly just impressed."
  7428. 7428.
    >"I-I see..."
  7429. 7429.
    "By the way, mind telling me how you summoned a moon that transformed every female in Equestria?"
  7430. 7430.
    "I've never seen anything like that during my time here."
  7431. 7431.
    >"There's... an ancient incantation that will summon an artificial moon."
  7432. 7432.
    "...Huh?"
  7433. 7433.
    "That thing was artificial? What the hell?"
  7434. 7434.
    >"Ever since my most recent failure, I've dedicated every second of every hour to its preparation."
  7435. 7435.
    >"And on the same day that I summoned it, you forced me to undo the incantation."
  7436. 7436.
    "Were you having hiccups when you summoned it or something?"
  7437. 7437.
    "The first time I saw that... thing... it was only up for what felt like fifteen seconds."
  7438. 7438.
    >"You're confusing me, human. What do you mean?"
  7439. 7439.
    >"Once I summoned it, it remained until it was dismissed."
  7440. 7440.
    "N-Nevermind. Maybe I'm just crazy."
  7441. 7441.
     
  7442. 7442.
    "But still... who would make something like that?"
  7443. 7443.
    >Thinking about the possibilities is making your brain hurt.
  7444. 7444.
    "Whatever, I got my answer."
  7445. 7445.
    "Just... don't do it again. I'm sure I've made that clear enough."
  7446. 7446.
    "And I have to ask that you run this by Twilight, too. She'll want to know about it."
  7447. 7447.
    >"Worry not, Anonymous."
  7448. 7448.
    >"I cannot say the same for these ponies, but..."
  7449. 7449.
    >"...You've earned my respect."
  7450. 7450.
    >"I admire a strong, powerful man."
  7451. 7451.
    "And I admire your bug-like qualities."
  7452. 7452.
    "Friends?"
  7453. 7453.
    >Holding your hand up to the large bug, you waited for her to return the gesture.
  7454. 7454.
    >"Hmph... f-friends."
  7455. 7455.
    >Chrysalis extended her bug-leg-hoof thing to your hand.
  7456. 7456.
    "Playing nice with ponies must not sound thrilling to you, but... it's a process."
  7457. 7457.
    "When I first got here, these horses creeped me out a bit."
  7458. 7458.
    "Especially that autistic purple one."
  7459. 7459.
    >"What does autistic mean?"
  7460. 7460.
    "Nothing to worry your pretty little head about, bug butt."
  7461. 7461.
    "I was getting along with them, sure, but there was a pretty obvious barrier in the way."
  7462. 7462.
    >"Which was...?"
  7463. 7463.
    "Getting involved with talking animals made me feel like I was crazy."
  7464. 7464.
    "And I started having doubts about whether or not they really saw me as a friend."
  7465. 7465.
    "These days, it's not really a concern anymore."
  7466. 7466.
    >"It won't happen quickly, that I promise you, but I will try."
  7467. 7467.
    "Good bug. Good bug make human happy. Good bug gets pet."
  7468. 7468.
    >Running your hands through Chrysalis' hair, you continued to aggressively pet the insect.
  7469. 7469.
    >Not only did you save Equestria, you befriended Queen Chrysalis.
  7470. 7470.
    >Starlight was the last pony to offer her friendship to this bug.
  7471. 7471.
    >According to Twilight's stories about Chrysalis' past attempts at vengeance, at least.
  7472. 7472.
    >Suck on that, Glimmy.
  7473. 7473.
    >Only you have the potential to befriend bug queens with deep-seated hatred.
  7474. 7474.
    >Oh fuck.
  7475. 7475.
    >A flashback suddenly hit you over the head, reminding you of all those promises you made to Starlight.
  7476. 7476.
    >You lowered your head in shame and regret.
  7477. 7477.
    >"Anonymous? Is there a problem?"
  7478. 7478.
    "N-No, it's nothing."
  7479. 7479.
    "I'm just thinking of what I'll say to everypony once they get back."
  7480. 7480.
    "It shouldn't be much longer from now, so we can sit here and talk until then."
  7481. 7481.
    >"Talk about what?"
  7482. 7482.
    "I don't know. Tell me about your life."
  7483. 7483.
    "Besides the whole taking over Equestria stuff..."
  7484. 7484.
     
  7485. 7485.
    >Pretty soon, the "actual" moon decided to make itself known.
  7486. 7486.
    >You and Chrysi conversed with each other on the castle steps for who knows how long.
  7487. 7487.
    >She doesn't seem to have any kind of hobbies, at least none that are recreational.
  7488. 7488.
    >That doesn't surprise you considering her apparent track record over the last few years.
  7489. 7489.
    >For now, you requested that she follow you around during your daily activities.
  7490. 7490.
    >In doing so, maybe she'll find something that she enjoys.
  7491. 7491.
    >You're not keen on letting her run around unsupervised either, so it's a perfect opportunity.
  7492. 7492.
    >The others probably wouldn't have it any other way.
  7493. 7493.
    >Speaking of the others, there they go right now.
  7494. 7494.
    >All seven of them.
  7495. 7495.
    >"A-Anon?!" Twilight shouted, obviously shocked to see you casually sitting next to Chrysalis.
  7496. 7496.
    "Greetings. Chrysi and I were waiting for you guys to show up."
  7497. 7497.
    "How are things back in Canterlot?"
  7498. 7498.
    >"Bro, you're sitting next to Chrysalis! I think that's the big concern here!" Rainbow added.
  7499. 7499.
    "Concern? Nah, everything's just fine."
  7500. 7500.
    "I took care of this bug a long time ago."
  7501. 7501.
    >"S-Still! We can talk about your awesome deeds later; Why are you so nonchalant right now?!"
  7502. 7502.
    "Relax, guys. Jeez."
  7503. 7503.
    >"Oh, oh, oh! I think Nonny made friends with Chrysalis! How'd ya do it, huh? Huh? HUH?!" Pinkie cannot sit still.
  7504. 7504.
    >"Ain't no time for relaxin'! I dunno' what she told y'all, but she's tryin' to trick ya!" AJ shouted.
  7505. 7505.
    "That's why I'm keeping an eye on things."
  7506. 7506.
    "Just so you guys know, I handled her all by myself."
  7507. 7507.
    "Fluttershy and Starlight gave me the chance to get to Ponyville, but after tha-"
  7508. 7508.
    >Once you looked over at Fluttershy, you were met with quite the odd sight.
  7509. 7509.
    >She's still a bat.
  7510. 7510.
    >"Looks like you just realized it." Spike stated, folding his arms.
  7511. 7511.
    >"Do you see what we mean, darling? Fluttershy here still hasn't turned back to normal." Rarity added.
  7512. 7512.
    >"After I saved her from the... uh... y'know... everything turned back to normal." Starlight said, looking confused.
  7513. 7513.
    >"Except for her, of course."
  7514. 7514.
    >"H-Hi, Anon. I'm glad you made it out of there earlier..." Flutterbat said, talking as she normally does.
  7515. 7515.
    >She doesn't seem bothered by it in the slightest; You find that hilarious.
  7516. 7516.
    "What the fuck, Chrysi? what's up with that?"
  7517. 7517.
    "You're not trying to pull a fast one on me, are you?"
  7518. 7518.
    "Don't make me get me mallet."
  7519. 7519.
    >"I-I don't know! When I undid the incantation, everything should've turned back to normal!" Chrysi said, panicking.
  7520. 7520.
    "Hmm... I don't think you're dumb enough to think this would work, so I believe you..."
  7521. 7521.
    "...But this is going to make things hard for us."
  7522. 7522.
    >"I don't really mind." Flutterbat added, waving away the concern.
  7523. 7523.
    >"I never lost control to the hivemind..."
  7524. 7524.
    >"That may be true, but I can't say we're comfortable just leaving you like that." Twilight replied.
  7525. 7525.
    >"Yeah, it's weird! I mean... Fluttershy being stuck as a bat?" Rainbow continued, accentuating her words.
  7526. 7526.
    >"And what if Chrysalis over here DOES decide to pull something stupid? What then, broski?"
  7527. 7527.
     
  7528. 7528.
    "If she does, then I squish her. Simple."
  7529. 7529.
    "From now on, this bug is my responsibility."
  7530. 7530.
    "The same goes for Fluttershy. We can look for ways to turn her back, but until then..."
  7531. 7531.
    "...I'll be keeping an eye on the little yellow bat, as well."
  7532. 7532.
    >"I don't know..." Twilight didn't like the sound of this at all, so you've got to sweeten the deal.
  7533. 7533.
    "Don't be racist, Twi. Just this once."
  7534. 7534.
    >"T-That's not why I'm concerned!" Twilight replied nervously, trying to cover her own six.
  7535. 7535.
    "Come on. Trust me."
  7536. 7536.
    "This is like... the only time I'll ever ask you for a SERIOUS favor."
  7537. 7537.
    "Let me prove how responsible I can be."
  7538. 7538.
    >"Ugh... alright. You did defeat Chrysalis, after all." Twilight sighed, finally giving up the skepticism.
  7539. 7539.
    "Hey, Chrysalis! Should we throw you a big welcome party?" Once again, Ponka can't stop bouncing.
  7540. 7540.
    >"A... party?" Chrysalis replied in a seemingly disgusted tone, not liking the sound of that.
  7541. 7541.
    "Lighten up, Chrysi. I think you could use one."
  7542. 7542.
    "But it's late, and I'm sure everypony has things they need to check on."
  7543. 7543.
    "Based on what I'm hearing, you all remember exactly what was going on, so..."
  7544. 7544.
    >"Y-Yes, of course... Ahem." Rarity cleared her throat, probably hoping that you don't mention anything.
  7545. 7545.
    >"Ah haven't gone to the farm to check on the family, should probably get to it..." AJ added.
  7546. 7546.
    >"...Y'all can handle this from here, I'm assumin'? I hate havin' to leave ya' with the dirty work."
  7547. 7547.
    "It's fine, AJ. We got this."
  7548. 7548.
    >Twilight trotted up the stairs, and Glimmy followed closely behind.
  7549. 7549.
    >"Don't forget me, bro! I wanted to talk to you for a bit!" Rainbow spoke up.
  7550. 7550.
    >"And I got a few things to say to Chrysalis here, too! Thanks for ruining my award ceremony, you bucker!"
  7551. 7551.
    >"B-Bucker?" Chrysalis replied, confused by the sudden insult that she probably didn't understand.
  7552. 7552.
    >"And... forget everything I said back there, okay, Anon?" Rainbow said, blushing profusely.
  7553. 7553.
    >"Ah second that..." AJ looked and sounded just as embarrassed as Rainbow, hiding her face with her cowboy hat.
  7554. 7554.
    >Fluttershy walked up the steps, taking the spot to your left and sitting on her fat horse butt.
  7555. 7555.
    >Obviously, Spike doesn't have anywhere else to be, so he proceeded to head inside the castle.
  7556. 7556.
    >"I've had one heck of a day... I'm beat. Let me know if you guys need anything." Spike yawned, waving his claw.
  7557. 7557.
    >"Good heavens... Sweetie Belle! I almost forgot!" Rarity shouted, her little hooves dancing out of anxiety.
  7558. 7558.
    >"I've GOT to go find her! I-I'll be here tomorrow, everypony!"
  7559. 7559.
    >"Hold down the fort for a lady, would you?"
  7560. 7560.
    "Go on, Rara. You too, Applejack. Like I said, we got this."
  7561. 7561.
    >"Thank ya' kindly." Appul Horse tipped her hat and left, making her way over to Incest Acres(TM).
  7562. 7562.
    >"A-And one last thing, Anonymous. Don't breathe a word of what you saw to anypony." Rarity nervously muttered.
  7563. 7563.
    "Mmmm... I'll see about it."
  7564. 7564.
     
  7565. 7565.
    >"Ugh..." Rarity didn't like the sound of that, but she had places to be, so she took her leave as well.
  7566. 7566.
    "What about you, Pinks?"
  7567. 7567.
    >"I'm gonna' go check on the Cakes and prepare for Chrysi's party!" After all this time, she hasn't stopped bouncing.
  7568. 7568.
    "Alright, Ponka. Just give us a while to look after some things before you start that party."
  7569. 7569.
    "If you don't mind."
  7570. 7570.
    >"Will do, Nonny! Bye, everypony!" And with that, she left, hopping all the way to Sugarcube Corner.
  7571. 7571.
    >Sighing, you got off your tired ass and stood up.
  7572. 7572.
    >"I hope the princesses will be okay with you doing this, Anon." Twilight said, still concerned.
  7573. 7573.
    "They'll live. Especially Celestia."
  7574. 7574.
    "And if not, oh well."
  7575. 7575.
    "Maybe they shouldn't let a human do their job of defending Equestria."
  7576. 7576.
    >"I'm proud of you, Anon, but that's not nice!" There she goes again, defending her mentors.
  7577. 7577.
    >Meanwhile, Rainbow was laughing it up.
  7578. 7578.
    >"That magic of yours really is something." Starlight said, bumping you with her knee(?).
  7579. 7579.
    >Looking down at the small, pink horse, you noticed a sly grin on her face.
  7580. 7580.
    >Just like everypony else, she remembers everything.
  7581. 7581.
    >You're not mentally prepared to eat Starlight's ass, including pretty much everything else you promised.
  7582. 7582.
    >You and Twilight are dating, goddamnit.
  7583. 7583.
    >Why are sexual favors, and your cock the only things you're ever in a position to bargain over?
  7584. 7584.
    >"What's the matter, Anon?" Glimmy asked, enjoying the power that you reluctantly had to give her.
  7585. 7585.
    "N-Nothing. I was just thinking about our deal earlier."
  7586. 7586.
    >"What deal, huh?" Twilight asked, with burning curiosity.
  7587. 7587.
    "I'll... tell you about it later. Since Starlight helped me out in Canterlot, I figured I'd help her back."
  7588. 7588.
    >If at all possible, you're only divulging the part about her community service sentence.
  7589. 7589.
    >Nothing else.
  7590. 7590.
    >"Mmmhmm..." Twilight walked around you in circles, seemingly scanning you for inconsistencies.
  7591. 7591.
    "Look, I'm tired. Shouldn't we go decide where this bug is going to sleep?"
  7592. 7592.
    "I was thinking we could get some kind of bug bed for her, or something."
  7593. 7593.
    >"I'll let you handle that, Mr. Human." Twilight replied, a snarky look on her face.
  7594. 7594.
    >"C-Can I get a bed, too?" Fluttershy asked quietly, raising her hoof like a student.
  7595. 7595.
    "I hope all your animals fucked like rabbits while you were gone."
  7596. 7596.
    >"They do that all the time..."
  7597. 7597.
    >"...B-But can we-"
  7598. 7598.
    "No, Flutterbat."
  7599. 7599.
    >"Please?"
  7600. 7600.
    "Can we not do this in front of everypony else?"
  7601. 7601.
    >"Y-You mean, you'll...!"
  7602. 7602.
    >Ignoring Fluttershy's misinterpretation, you placed a hand on the bug's back.
  7603. 7603.
    "Come on, Chrysi. Let's go make you a bed of some kind."
  7604. 7604.
    >"Very well." Chrysalis replied, walking into the castle with you.
  7605. 7605.
    >"Do you HAVE to be all touchy with her, though? It's freaking me out, bro."
  7606. 7606.
    "No, I do not, Dash. No, I do not."
  7607. 7607.
    >Your life couldn't possibly get any stranger from this point forward, could it?
  7608. 7608.
    >Nopony can answer that question for sure, but one thing is certain.
  7609. 7609.
    >If shit hits the fan again, you'll be ready.
  7610. 7610.
    >You're a goddamn genius.

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