Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x ?

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Ditzy couldn't help but feel a bit nervous about the conversation that was about to unfold. She couldn't hide her unsure nature and a crooked look made its way across her face.

After all considering who her competition was it made sense why Ditzy wasn't confident in her hopes of earning Naruto's affection.

First was Applejack, Co-lead hand on Sweet Apple Acres. Strong, dependable and honest. One of the most physically developed and defined mares in town renowned for her strength of character.

Next was Pinkie Pie, one of the friendliest and sweetest mares around. Cheerful, energetic, and fun to be around. She was a friend to everyone in the town.

Fluttershy, who just recently had a stint as a model. Extremely demure and kind. Beautiful and gifted caretaker who came from a rich background.

Finally there was Rarity. One could make an argument of her being the most beautiful mare in town. Cultured and intelligent she was foremost expert in many aspects of richer cultured life.

Not only were all of them beautiful and attractive in their own ways, they were heroes. All anyone could talk about in town for weeks was how they played a major role in defeating Nightmare Moon. An Alicorn. A Goddess.

How could she even hope to compare?

That was when she made a decision, one that would hurt less in the long run.

"It's okay, I'll understand if you don't choose me." She said almost in a whisper.

Naruto could only react with stun at the admission.

"I mean why choose me when you have other options? Go to them, I'll be alright." Ditzy made to get up but Naruto held her down.

"Ditzy, I'm sorry I never got around to bringing you up to the others. I have no excuse and I really hope you'll allow me to make it up to you in the future. Even if I didn't spend enough time showing it, you're indeed wonderful. I think you are beautiful from your mane to your tail, no matter what anypony says."

"What about my eyes? I know how much of an issue they are. No matter what you say they prevent me from doing a lot of things." She couldn't help but remember all the things her eyes prevented her from doing. How she lost her previous job before coming to Ponyville.

"Your eyes are one of your best traits. It sets you apart from others. Its one of those little things that make you, you Ditz and you have people who care about you. Carrot Top, your grandmother, Dinky, Amethyst, me. I would be more than happy to have you in my herd."

Ditzy's heart went into her stomach. Did he really say what she think he said?

"What did you just say?" Ditzy's head cocked to the side.

"I would be more than happy for you to be one of my mares." Naruto told her again.

"You have no idea how good it feels to hear those words from a stallion." Ditzy said softly. "From you," she added as she placed her hand over his. "To find a stallion like you that cares for me and my girls like you do was something I never thought I would find. The fact that Dinky always looks forward to your visits has always warmed my heart and at times it had me thinking about starting a life with you, but I was afraid of the rejection, but hearing you say that you wish to include me in your life has made me happier than I've been in a long time."

"You're one of my closest friends and I enjoy being around you. If I'm going to go through with this herd thing I'm going to go with the mares that mean the most to me." He said as he looked her right in the eyes and with a grin added, "Also doesn't hurt you have one of the best haunches I've ever seen."

This earned him a light bop on the head."

"I'm flattered. But do you really mean it?"

"Of course I do, I mean my nickname for you is Bubbles for a reason." He said as Ditzy's cheeks darkened and she smacked Naruto again. "Yes Ditzy, you do indeed mean that much to me." He said as he placed an arm around her. "But yeah, that of course means being a father to Dinky and taking care of her as well, I'm also willing to do."

Ditzy's became misty-eyed at that. She closed the gap between them and her lips met his. The soft flesh of her lips tasted like wheat. The two stayed like this, Ditzy's tail flicking in excited motions. In response to Naruto massaging the area of her cutie mark she reached up and began to scratch behind his ear.

The make out session soon came to an end before things went too far. "We need to figure out how we're going to do this." Ditzy said as she swatted away Naruto's hands as he kept trying stroke her abdomen. "I think it's best if you talk to your Alpha mare before we tell the girls anything."

Rarity was his Alpha mare. Not only was she the one who initiated the idea for the herd, but she seemed to have a good deal of knowledge on the subject and was the right mixture of strong, mature, and level headed. Not to mention that Pinkie and especially Fluttershy seemed to defer to her and she and Applejack came to an understanding of sorts.

The best way to handle this would be to go to Rarity and see if a meeting with the mares could be set up. He made his way over to the Boutique.

"Hey Rare," he called out as he entered the shop.

"I'm in the back," she called out to him.

Following the sound of her voice he entered the area and saw Rarity standing in front of a mirror. She was wearing an outfit he had never seen, an elaborate ball gown consisted of colors of pink, magenta, purple, yellow, jewels sewn in just the right places, and a radiant tiara rested upon her head.

"Rare…wow." He breathlessly complimented.

Rarity let out a giggle. "Do you like it?" she asked as she twirled around so Naruto could get an eye full of her outfit. "The girls made it."

"They did?" he asked as she nodded.

"It's a long story. So what brings you here today?" She asked as she led him to the living area.

"Well, I have a mare I care about and wish to induct her into the herding circle. So of course I needed to come see my Alpha mare to get her blessing."

A smile graced Rarity's lips. Just hearing that she was chosen always made her a bit giddy. Ever since he had told her after the date she had been walking on air. "So who is this mare?" She was curious, wondering which mare Naruto was interested in.

"Ditzy Doo," he answered as he watched an expression overcome Rarity's face. There was surprised followed by force neutrality.

"I see." She answered with less energy than she was putting out earlier. "Are you sure it's a good idea?"

"She's a good pony Rare." He argued as he reached out and gingerly grabbed her hand. "I care about her."

"I have nothing against the dear myself, but taking in a mare with a child is a rather big responsibility. After all you have both financial and work issues that you are still trying to sort." With Fluttershy, she was comfortable with her fulfilling the role as a second mother to the potential children she would have with Naruto and if things ever got that far where Naruto wanted to be more adventurous she felt comfortable enough with the possibility. She was still mentally preparing herself for that possibility.

With Applejack and Pinkie Pie she had to admit, she wasn't as enthused, but she accepted that Naruto had both a long standing friendship and bond with the two mares. With the former he was family and with the latter he brought out a side of her rarely seen.

And even if she shouldn't count this as a major point, the fact that they were bearers as well as her friends too made it more comfortable. That sense of loss they all experienced when they thought he had been killed and the relief they shared when he returned. It reassured her just how genuine their feelings were instead of them just being mares jumping to cling onto an available stallion.

Was it really fair to hold it against a mare she didn't personally know? She should at least be given a chance Rarity decided. She knew that she could refuse and Naruto would most likely accept it, but she dared not give him any reasons to resent her. It would be naive to assume that he did not think about the two daughters the mail mare would be bringing into the situation. While one was on the cusp of age the other was still a filly. This situation required finesse. "Nonetheless I suppose I could meet with her and we could figure things out." The smile on Naruto's face at Rarity's answer had shown her that she had indeed made the right choice.

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