Friendship is Magic:Equestrian Heroes
Chapter 173: Gryffindor Arrives!
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Equestrian Heroes
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Naruto x Rarity x Twilight x Fluttershy x Applejack x Pinkie Pie x Rainbow Dash x Ditzy x Luna x ? x ?
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Inner thoughts, Text read, Italics used to represent characters speaking in different language.
Demonic rage, Demonic characters, Kurama Speak
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"And from then on there the two of us had grown closer." Naruto told Gryff. As they were making their way down the path Naruto was telling Gryff about his relationship with Rarity. "The turning point, I think it might have been the one day we went on for Gem hunting."
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"It seemed to be like any other day you know. We would go out hunting for gems and return back with a haul. Unfortunately we soon learn it would be anything but normal and we were attacked by Satyrs. I was messed up pretty badly." He began thinking to the condition he and Rarity were in from that incident.
"She managed to help me get back to town. Eventually we just sort of fell for each other. Hell I could probably write a short book about the romantic trials my herd and I have been through so far."
"I have to say bits you've been doing good for yourself. I'd thought you'd settle for average, but you went and got yourself a dime piece. Good on you. So where's this next one at?" Okay so Rarity was impressive, but no way all his mares were going to be knockouts right.
"Well we're not that far from…" Naruto was interrupted mid sentence by a cry of 'look out below'. The full form of a body collided with him knocking him off his feet.
Wrapping his arms around the projectile Naruto landed on his back. He wasn't even so much as injured as he was soon straddled by what collided into him. Hands by his head he was looking up at the grinning form of Rainbow Dash.
A sense of Déjà vu as he remembered this exact scene. Just like the day of preparation she was wearing a white tank top, jean skirt and all.
"Hey stud, want to take a ride on the S.S. Dash?"
He wasn't sure if Dash's grin could get any bigger. "Sorry, new friend in town and I'm showing him around."
Dash looked at the Griffon that was giving her an appraising look. "Thought he wasn't coming for another three days."
"He decided to surprise me early." He said as he started to sit up to which Rainbow Dash lifted herself off him.
"Name's Rainbow Dash. Nice to meet you bud." Rainbow greeted him casually.
"Right, I'm Gryffindor.I take it you're another one of Naruto's mares?" This one was short, but she was athletically built. Her wing span was also rather impressive.
"Indeed I am. So how long can we expect you in town?"
"Two to three weeks. Once you're stuck in politics not much time for fun."
Naruto snorted. Those in politics more often than not found a way to squander the people's money. Celestia had told him more than once of the attempts to adjust the taxing rate of where the poor got taxed more and the richer less that she had to veto on more than one occasion.
And that was just one example of an abuse of position that those high on their supposed superiority did.
"Anyway Rain, think you can go find Pinkie and tell her code PST."
"Alright then, I'll get right to it. See you then." She gave him a wink. "Be seeing you later than Griff." With that she took off.
"A fashionista and an athlete. How are you going to top that?" Gryff asked him.
"Just follow me." He said as they made their way to the outskirts of the town. Knocking on the door Fluttershy soon came out.
"Hi Naruto what brought on…this…visit." Fluttershy trailed off and suddenly became rigid upon seeing Gryff.
"Hey Fluttershy, this is Gryff, the one I told you about. He came a bit early." He reached out and gently held her hand. He had not expected Fluttershy to react in such a way. The incident with Gilda must have left a bigger impression that he had expected.
Gryff remained silent, with a blank expression. It was as though he was petrified by what he was seeing. Fluttershy looked at Naruto. "Um...Is he okay?"
Naruto smiled at Fluttershy. "He's a bit of a nut. I'm sure he's fine." He said gently rubbing his thumb over the back of his hand.
"Oh." Fluttershy said, not so quietly this time. "Its very nice to meet you Gryff." Fluttershy said while bowing a bit and smiling gently.
"Naruto." Gryff umbled. "How could you?"
"How could I what?" he let out a yelp as he was suddenly pulled away.
"Just look at her mate!" he pointed his claw finger at Fluttershy. "Those eyes, that hair, that voice and that disposition. I don't even know you anymore."
Naruto rolled his eyes, "Fluttershy was among my close circle of my friends and we just happen to grow close." He explained before heading back over to Fluttershy who was waiting patiently.
"Hey Shy we're going to be meeting everyone up at the party hall. Rainbow has already went to find Pinkie. Think you can find Ditzy and let her know."
"O-Oh. Okay. Just let me inform my critters I'll be away for awhile and I will meet you there." She replied.
"Okay thanks." He said as he stepped away from the door.
"Animal critters?" Gryff asked.
"Fluttershy is a Veterinarian and licensed medic."
"Aah I see, than what's the job of the rainbow chick? You never mentioned that?" he asked as they began going down a trail that didn't lead back into town.
"She's the captain of the weather team." He told him.
They soon arrived to Sweet Apple Acres. "This is Sweet Apple Acres of the Apple clan. Applejack lives here." As he finished this a loud Yee-haw echoed throughout the property.
Gryff looked towards the direction of the shout to see the orange farm mare bucking an apple tree, causing all the apples to fall into large buckets around the tree. It was Applejack.
"Oh, Hey there.." Applejack shouted toward Naruto and company. After bucking one more tree, Applejack trotted towards the group. "How ya doing Sugar?" she asked Naruto. "And whose this?"
"Hey AJ! I'm showing my friend Gryff around. He arrived early so I was introducing him to most of the herd before we head to the hall."
When Naruto looked back towards Applejack, he saw, to his shock, an energetic Gryff running around a confused Applejack.
"Hi, there miss Applejack I am Gryffindor, but just call me Gryff." He introduced as he looked her over.
"A cowgirl pony, the hat, the hair, the accent. Not to mention that earth pony physique. Man bet she's a hell of a lay.'
"Gryff!" Naruto warned him.
"Right, right, sorry." He replied with a chuckled getting back in time.
"Anyway since yer heading to the fall better go get the kin. See ya there Sugar." She said as she placed a sweet kiss upon his lips. "Gryff." Applejack acknowledged him.
"Now you're just showing off." Gryff folded his arms as he shook his head. "You making a check list or something? What's next? The girl next door? The party girl? A show mare or something more exotic?"
Naruto couldn't help but break out in a grin. "You'll see." He said as they began heading back into town. "We have one more stop before heading back into town."
For the most part the two of them continued to catch up about the past. Gryff soon gave paused after an uncomfortable sensation of being watched continued on. "Okay, what's with all the stares? Have griffins never been to this town?"
"Yeah, that's sort of the issue. We did have a griffin a year ago. A rude, obnoxious bully who stole from several of the inhabitants."
"Uugh, a bronze head. Can't stand a damn bronze head."
"You know, you're going to have to tell me what that means one day." He replied as Griff merely chuckled.
"We'll see…" he said as he realized they were walking to a library. "Alright I quit." He replied upon entering and seeing the forms of Twilight and Trixie at the counter. A showmare and a sexy librarian.
"Oh hello Naruto. Who's your friend?" Twilight greeted them.
"Gryffindor the Griffin who is three days early." He turned to the Griffin. "This is Twilight Sparkle and the mare Trixie over there is just a friend who lives here with her."
Trixie scowled at the 'just a friend'. True she hadn't made much progress, but at the very least she thought she would get more of an introduction then that.
"I wanted to let you know everypony is heading to the party hall. That and I needed to kill time before I go pick up Scoot."
'Scoot? Another mare? Gryff wondered.
"Oh, if Gryffindor does not mind I have all kinds of questions I wanted to ask him about his home nation." Twilight's eyes were practically shining. A chance to talk about nation history or geography. How could she not take this chance.
"Sure I can answer a few questions." Gryff replied with a dismissive shrug.
Naruto merely grinned. Gryff had no idea what he was in for.
"Two hours!" Gryff stressed for the fortieth time as Naruto "My word who can find learning about history fun?:"
"Well Gryff some ponies have other things on their mind but boozing and sexing it up." Naruto forgot how 'lax' Gryff could be in his behavior unless he had to be in the presence of diplomats or such. They came across that of the school. They were a little late, most of the students had been picked up already.
"Naruto!"
He was nearly bowled over by the form of Scootaloo. "Hey there Scoot. How was your day?"
"The usual! Nothing interesting, who's this?"
Naruto looked up to see the expression on Gryff's face. "She's my adopted daughter you skeezer!" Instantly picking up on why Gryff was wearing that expression. "He then turned his attention back to Scootaloo. "This is Gryff, the one who is going to be joining us at the hall. Have the other crusaders been picked up?"
"Yeah, I'm the last one. "
"Alright then let's go." He said as they made their way to the party hall."
The party hall was one of the new constructions added to Ponyville. A quaint building with two floors with the latest plumbing. The first floor was the family room. Ponies of all ages could have parties here and things were monitored. The occupation rate was that of five hundred with twenty massive tables. The party hall was equipped with multiple restrooms and a large kitchen with plenty of storage space in the back.
The second floor was adults only where the alcohol would be stored and was equipped with a few bedrooms as well.
This particular party was being primarily focused on the first floor of course. So far things had been going well. Despite wanting the party to be small it ended up being expanded to a party of a hundred. Most of the party goers were mares much to the Griffin's delight.
With that many guests they had to arrange some help for Pinkie in the form of Bon Bon and some others to help prepare the on short notice feast.
Down the gullet another glass of wine went down Gryff's gullet. "I had to admit this is a pretty nice set up Pinkie Pie." No wonder Naruto had that smug little look of his. A party girl and even a milf? Since when did the master become the student?
"We were happy to set things up Gryff. Any friend of our Narry is welcomed here."
It was obvious that everypony was trying to ignore the scents of rump roast, liver, and kidneys.
As Gryff asked for another glass Naruto did so as well. Being the host it was per custom to keep up with the guest in drink.
As dinner continued, Gryff's attitude seemed to become more energetic. Though that seemed to be more than he was spending time flirting with a few mares who were either interested because of his confidence or that he was exotic.
"So, your friend is a unique character." Rarity remarked as she and Naruto were off to the side getting their drinks refilled. Seeing as this was the first floor the only way to get wine was via server.
"Right, just as I remember him." Naruto remarked a bit exasperated.
"And that's a problem?" she wondered, picking up on the tone.
"I would think that he would have grown a bit more serious since I last seen him, but I suppose I was hoping a bit too much." He remarked as he took a gulp of his glass.
"He could be worse. He has matters at least. I am sure once he settles into his position he will mature. Some are quicker to mature than others some are slower. For now I believe you could always encourage him or set a good example for him."
"I'll keep that in mind. Thanks Rare." The two shared a quick peck before going back to the party.
And like that, dinner was over. The children were soon taken home. Naruto paid Bon-Bon and the others mares who were found last minute for their services. A hug and promises of getting together later was shared with Naruto and each of his mares.
The mayor was one of the last to leave, once more welcoming Gryff to the town. As such the two friends began making their way to Naruto's home. A sleeping Scootaloo was on Naruto's back.
"That was a hell of a welcoming bro. I still can't believe what I heard. How the hell did you go from me kicking your tail to taking on the likes of Nightmare Moon and Discord?" He just couldn't wrap his head around it. It just seemed so surreal.
"What can I say I had good training. You looking forward to tomorrow? I was thinking you could join me while I spend some time with Applejack. Give you some time to get to know her and the family."
"I suppose that'll be fine." He had to admit he was curious to see just how much his friend had changed. At the very least he could kick back and chill and not have to think about work for a few weeks or how his actions would reflect on his family or being in the public eye.
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