Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x ?

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Story Start

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Considering Pinkie's happy and energetic nature choosing a club was definitely an ideal date. Unlike his usual suit or dress outfits he would wear to a place like this Naruto simply wore a plain button up shirt and a pair of jeans and simple pair of standard dance shoes while Pinkie grabbed one of her usual fun theme white shirts with a blue star on it along with a striped pink miniskirts, long stockings and light colored pumps.

All around the air there were other ponies enjoying themselves. There was Ditzy sitting with Carrot Top. The unfortunate Pegasus was being the wing mare for her friend, distracting the stallion's not so appealing looking friend with a look that simply said help. There was Rainbow Dash out on the dance floor, swooping over the heads of all the unicorns and earth ponies, twirling through the air in perfect time to the music, as athletic and graceful as ever. There was Thunderlane trying to pick up a white furred mare by the name of Allie Way, one of Ponyville's newest arrivals over the past few weeks.

He would have taken in more of the area, but Pinkie gripped his hand, insisting on leading him to the dance floor so they could dance.

Naruto nervously swallowed. The great Seventh had many weaknesses; one of the most embarrassing was, of course, dancing. Pinkie Pie then began to lead them. Naruto tripped over his own hooves quite a few times and, after each time, he grew a bit more flustered and stumbled that much harder

After the fourth or fifth stumble, Pinkie leaned in close and whispered, "You gotta relax, Narry. We're only dancing, not like I'm going to gobble you up," She then flashed him a naughty smile. "…not yet." She finished in a tone reminiscent of a smoky ember.

Naruto let out a groan that little playful remark did nothing to help him relax. He felt so flustered.

"Just close your eyes, Narry. Close your eyes and listen to the music, okay?"

"Alright," Naruto whispered as he did as Pinkie instructed and tried to relax. Suddenly he felt the warmth of Pinkie Pie pressing against him. The softness of her mane could be felt under his chin.

"This is…this is nice.' Naruto spoke in a low almost dreamy like tone. He was beginning to drown out the music and focus on the mare with him.

"Mmm-hmm," murmured Pinkie in reply. "Like that feeling you get when you have the first bite of Chocolate cake."

A smile formed on Naruto's face. "Yeah. Kinda like that." He replied. He felt content as he inadvertently took a whiff of Pinkie's strawberry scented mane. The whole experience felt rather relaxing. The song that was playing came to an end as the two of them drifted back.

He found himself gazing into her eyes, unable to recall the last time he had seen anything so beautiful.

"See?" said the earth pony, grinning triumphantly. "I knew you could do it Narry…" Pinkie Pie found herself caught off guard when Naruto had suddenly kissed her.

Naruto hadn't realized what he had done until he did it. Kissing Pinkie was sweet and rather explosive. It was different from the passionate and enlightening one he had shared with Rarity. For a moment he was concerned how he would feel, but it was just as tender and happy as that moment.

He continued the kiss as he took in the softness until the sound of Pinkie murmuring something, possibly asking for air caused him to draw back. "Pinkie…I…" He drawled on, unaware of what to say. Ah crap he might have been a bit too forward considering how Pinkie was staring at him.

Pinkie blinked her eyes, as though coming out of a trance. She slowly licked her lips while wearing an indecipherable expression on her face. Then a smile formed on her face. "Why Narry, I never thought you would ever make the first move. You got me tingly."

A deep blush adorned Naruto's cheeks. Why did he ever expect anything different?

"My turn!?" she asked as she looked up at him with a hopeful look.

"Yes, yes you can." He permitted as Pinkie Pie practically attacked him. He didn't mind, the softness of those lips were rather entrenching. When the kiss ended Naruto was a little daze.

"You're without a doubt a crazy awesome pony Pinkie." He answered with a grin.

Pinkie grinned back.

"Oh, Narry. You're a super-duper awesome pony, too!" With that she once more pressed her lips against his. Yet another successful date.

Pinkie Pie never let anypony see her cry if she could help it, she even had a system to ensure that no one ever saw her tears. She would cry only at night, after the bakery closed down, in the safety of her room with the comfort of her pet alligator Gummy and whatever left over baked goods there was.

She couldn't help but remember what the cause of her distress was.

It was the day after the date so Pinkie was practically walking on air. That was until she had stumbled upon a trio of mares talking about her. She happily skipped and made her way along the town. Somepony speaking her name drew her attention. She immediately recognized Cream Tart with two other mares. One had a sea foam colored mare wearing a dark colored dress and the other had a swirly curled mane, white, most likely died, with ice cream cone colored fur in a simple t-shirt and pair of jeans.

"I still can't believe she of all ponies is trying to court a stallion." The white haired mare remarked.

Cream Tart snorted, "Like she would be able to keep him. That mare is quite simply a freak." The mare remarked as she took a zip of the soda she was drinking. "She has a mentality of a child. A mare that age obsessed with partying like she is quite simply is a simple embarrassment."

"I don't know, " the Sea foam haired mane replied. "He could be looking for a quick buck. You know how some stallions are, you show them a nice plot they'll do whatever to dive right in."

"I would agree Sea Swirl, but that Naruto stallion seems like he grew from a sheltered family. He hadn't even expressed any interest in mares until later. You know she had to nerve to paw all over him and suggest they were together, but I asked around and found out he has been dating around? The nerve of that little filly to be so selfish." Cream Tart replied.

"Sounds like she's the selfish type." The white haired mare replied. "You would think some fillies would be more aware and not try to hog available stallions to themselves."

"Then again Mist," Cream Tart began, "…if he's only in for a good buck he wouldn't be the first Stallion. There was Gold Dust, he seemed to be relatively well off before she went and got him chased off. Apparently he was fun enough to date, but she wasn't willing to do her part to keep him."

"I don't know, I personally heard Gold Dust was workaholic. Then again it makes sense those business types always prefer dumb party girls." Mist suggested.

"I guess it makes since, seeing as the only stallions that go for those types are desperate for a lay or just wants to use her."

Pinkie Pie couldn't handle it anymore. With a heartbreaking sob she took off, making her way back to Sugarcube corner.

Naruto woke up feeling fresh and ready for whatever today's events were going to throw at him. After heading to the bank and checking his account he realized he only had a thousand bits in the bank.

The past few weeks he had been playing too fast and loose with his money and he was going to have to find a job while waiting for his dojo to be finished being constructed. He had been hearing rumors of Filthy Rich looking to hire some guards for his exports that were being frequently attacked by the bandits. Considered the stallion's wealth he might be able to earn a decent wage from it. He'll have to go and talk with Granny Smith about arranging a meeting with him.

Seeing as he was near Sugarcube Corner he should go and greet Pinkie. He entered the bakery, greeting Mr. Cake who was working the register. After making a bit of small talk he decided to get for the reason for his visit.

"Is Pinkie Pie in right now?" Despite it being the Pink mare's off day, he figured it wouldn't hurt to start with her place of residence.

Mr. Cake's smile faded slowly. His expression then turned grave and solemn, but he nodded all the same. "Yeah. Yeah, I've seen her. She's up in her room."

Naruto nodded, his eyebrows creasing at Mr. Cake's sudden change in mood. "Thanks."

Then, he smiled at him again, yet it was timid and fleeting. "I'm sure she would love to see you. She needs a friend right about now."

And, with that, they parted ways.

Naruto couldn't help but be a bit alarmed. What was wrong with Pinkie? Whatever it was he was sure to help her. As always Sugarcube Corner had the sensation of being a home. From the scent of the pastries to the warmth of the atmosphere.

Sure enough on the second floor he was greeted by the, friendly face of Mrs. Cake. She smiled warmly at the orange stallione, and the compassionate expression automatically made Naruto smile back.

"Hello, there, Mr Uzumaki. You came to see Pinkie right?" she asked as the stallion nodded. The expression of Mrs. Cake's face became more reminiscent of her husband's as her eyes moistened with sadness.

"Oh, the poor dear's been locked in her room the last hour." She explained solemnly. "Carrot Cake and I tried to talk to her, but she wouldn't let us in. It's not like her at all, and we're extremely worried." Then, her face gave off the littlest amount of hope. "I'm so glad you showed up. Maybe you can figure out what's gotten her so sad?"

"I'll do my best." He promised as Mrs. Cake led him to Pinkie's room.

"If you need anything we'll be downstairs in the shop."

Naruto nodded as he found himself staring down the mare's door, wondering just what to say. Finally he began knocking on the door as a lengthy pause followed. "Pinkie Pie. It's Naruto, let me in." Silence permeated. "Come on, let me in. Please." The muffled sound of 'go away' was the only response he gotten. "I'm coming in." He said as he simply shushined inside.

Pinkie's room was for all intents and others a party palace. Decorations were scattered about and littered the room. Colorful curtains, rugs, and furniture adorned the flat as colors of pinks, blues, reds, and yellows made a lively spectacle.

He made his way around, finally catching sight of Pinkie Pie curled up on the bed. Sure enough her eyes were red from crying and her puffy hair was pin-straight, hanging like a still curtain and obscuring half of her face.

"Pinkie? What happened?"

"Oh, hi Naruto," she managed to mumble.

Gummy began to gnaw on Naruto's hoof. With a flick of his foot he tossed Gummy into the air and caught him. He then went over and sat on her bed, gummy wriggling out of Naruto's hand and taking residence in Pinkie's hair. "Pinkie the Cakes are worried and now I am too. What happened?"

She let out a whimper. "Naruto, do you think, do you think I'm selfish?"

"What, no of course not." He replied.

"You're just being nice," she replied with a sniff. "I'm just a silly filly who stallions only approach when they want to a good buck." She spat out.

"Pinkamena Diane Pie!" Naruto snapped, causing Pinkie Pie to crane up at him in surprise.

"I don't know who told you that, but they were wrong. You are a wonderful and caring mare who brings happiness to everypony she meets. Would a selfish mare had told me to go ask Rarity about her feelings concerning to me? Would she devote her life to making others smile? Whoever told you that your only use was mating is wrong!"

Pinkie Pie looked him straight in the eyes. "Do you really mean it? Do you really think I'm not just a silly filly?"

"Of course, " he said as he placed a kiss on her forehead. "Now who or what put those thoughts in your head?"

"Cream Tart and her friends." She admitted with a sigh. "It didn't bother me at first, I know they were just being mean, but they brought up Gold Dust and it brought up some bad memories."

Naruto promptly pulled her into a hug. 'That worthless trash Gold Dust. I should have done more than break his jaw.' He thought as he comforted the mare. "I'm here for you Pinkie, besides, Cream Tart is just jealous because I'd rather be with a wonderful mare like you. I could never be with someone so cruel."

Pinkie let out a content sigh as she leaned into the hug.

Comfort.

No, not just comfort but Safety.

Something Pinkie hadn't thought about much in her life If she really thought about it. Her crazy acts and bouts of randomness were of course a result of her live free life style, often throwing caution to the wind.

Though, this moment in Naruto's embrace gave her a feeling of security that she hadn't pondered on much until now. Having calmed down she began listening to the rhythm of his breathing.

"Narry, could you stay with me for a while, please?" she pleaded, her voice barely above a whisper.

Seeing the embodiment of laughter uncharacteristically timid pulled at Naruto's heart strings. "I'll be here for as long as you need me." He answered, once more placing a kiss on his forehead.

"Thank you," Pinkie felt a rush of heat come over her features. "This is different, from all the other times," she told him, her gaze shifting nervously.

Different how? What did she mean? "Different how Pinks?"

"I feel safe with you." She answered, meeting his gaze.

"Then, then let me do more than make you feel safe." He said as he leaned forward and captures her lips in a kiss.

Pinkie let out a small noise of surprise as Naruto shifted his spot on the bed, wrapping her arms around her midsection and pulling her into his lap. Pinkie let out a contented sound. She simply rested her head against his chest after the kiss broke, simply enjoying the embrace. All of Pinkie's sadness and woes were cleared away as her mane took up it's usually poofiness. Everything was once again right in the world.

In terms of who Naruto is furthest with romantically its currently a tie between Rarity and Pinkie. Following next chapter I'll try and remember to give you guys a breakdown of Naruto's progress with each of the herd mates.

Because at this rate the lemony bits are nigh. XD