Friendship is Magic:Equestrian Heroes
Chapter 80: Dark Turmoil and a step forward with Shy!
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"Naruto?" Fluttershy called out to him as her expression turned into one of worry.
"Aah, its nothing," Naruto, or rather his copy replied as he wrapped an arm around the Pegasus protectively causing her blush to intensify. "Let's go on that boat ride." He said, leading her away from the battleground. He wasn't going to let some psycho ruin Fluttershy's night. He felt guilty for the lie, but hopefully the killer would be apprehended soon without much fuss.
In a bright flash Vanity had completely erased her presence from being seen using an invisibility spell. The arrows encircled around Naruto rapidly as their pointed tips trained on the blond.
They continued to swirl around him picking up speed, being enveloped by a baby blue glow. The Twenty arrows turned into forty and then forty turned into eighty, this repeated so on until there were hundreds of them.
He was now beginning to see how the mad mare could have given the guard so much trouble.
They began to rapidly swirl around him, forming an impenetrable dome of death, the sound of them whizzing through the air became prevalent.
Naruto began to rapidly look around, assessing his predicament getting a feel for their speed and patterns.
"Bye Now!" she called out as some of the arrows shot forward with blinding speed to which Naruto deftly dodged each and every deadly projectile. As they continue to glide past him his attacker grew steadily annoyed.
Increasing the intensity dozens upon dozens of arrows began to fire at the blond, but he was able to dodge them with ease.
"Just die already!" She raged as the projectiles continued to miss their target.
Naruto trained his eyes on where the voice came from. He began his walk towards where it came when the arrows began to rapidly fire at him. He swayed to the left and right dodging incoming arrow fire, leaping over a volley. As several more fired from behind him he tossed his arm to the side letting loose a strong gust of wind that sent the incoming volley flying.
His ears picked up the sound of running and he twisted the sound of a blade whizzing through the air followed. Using the gust palm he blasted the unicorn off her feet breaking her concentration and bringing an end to the invisibility spell.
His pathway to her was soon littered with arrows as he jumped back. "You are a nuisance. Why must you get in my way!?" The tips of the arrow ignited a blaze as if reacting to her anger.
Vanity wasn't just unhinged she was highly adept at battle magic.
"I know what you are and I won't let you anywhere near my mare." From what he knew of the scene it was so traumatizing that many of the guards who were on the scene the night she was apprehended retired that night. There were those who had to go through therapy to get over the images they saw.
"What would you know stallion? Your kind is like a plague. Disgusting. Filthy. Taking advantage of the skewed numbers to dirty as many mares as you want. Not appreciating their beauty. Your kind doesn't know how to treat mares. You're all animals. ALL OF YOU ARE ANIMALS!" She screamed as he launched the flaming arrows at the blond.
Naruto reacted quickly, slamming his palms into the ground and creating a dome of earth causing the arrows to harmlessly break against the structure.
"What!? How!?" Of all the rotten luck. Was the stallion an alchemist? He wasn't dressed like one. She was really beginning to hate her luck.
Naruto let down the barrier as he readied his next attack. It was time to finish this. His eyes widened in surprise as he saw another mare behind Vanity. One with ebony coat and who felt like the Nightmare. The only entity whose influence was that steep of Nightmares had been Nightmare Moon. Instantly he body flickered, but was one second too late as the mysterious mare grabbed Vanity and teleported away.
"Shit!" he couldn't believe he let her get away. He was beginning to see why the Condemned were troubling. Normal soldiers or guardsmen wouldn't stand against them.
Vanity collapsed to her knees, clutching her stomach. "I guess even a mare of your…reputation could not be expected to handle such advanced magic as teleportation."
An insult was on the edge of the killer's tongue when she caught sight of her savior. "Oh my, aren't you an exquisite little piece?" That fur and that figure. She wondered how she tasted. Vanity found her entire body seized and forced onto her hands and knees. "Ooh kinky. I like my mares feisty, but usually I'm the one on top."
"You are as depraved as they say. That could be useful." Midnight said as she walked around the mare. The two were currently in a room in an inn in Canterlot. The mare had used a disguise spell to take residence in the city to keep a close eye on the happenings of the city and to plan her next move. Thankfully one of her spies had recognized he infamous killer and contacted her through the crystal. She was going to make a rather useful pawn.
"You might be cute doll, but you see, I'm a freelancer of sorts. My own boss." She let out a yelp as she was hoisted up by Midnight's magic. Tried as she might to free herself her magic was easily smothered by the dark mare.
"Cute. You think I'm offering you a choice?" She said as mirth filled Vanity's eyes.
"I'm such a bad mare you know. Are you going to punish me?" she made playful biting gestures at Midnight.
So the lunatic couldn't be easily threatened. "I know all about you Vanity. You see, I make a habit of learning everything about those in my employ. You trust no one, especially stallions. Who can blame you, after what they did to you?"
The mare's eyes hardened a bit. "Stallions are filth. Filthy creatures that dirty mares with their seed. They're only good for one thing and that's because there isn't a way to create more mares without them."
Midnight continued to wear a smug look. She hit a sore spot. "And you got your revenge on the perpetrators didn't you?"
"I took care of it. Made it look like an accident. I even took care of that one bitch mare. Gave us mares a bad name." A mad glee filled her eyes.
"But you still haven't completed your revenge? The one who got away. The one who betrayed you. Tell me, did it hurt when Twinkleshine left you." Midnight was surprised for one brief moment as the mare's magic fluctuated. Not enough to break her hold, but enough for her to notice the pull.
"Don't mention that name to me." Gone was the gleeful attitude replaced by cold, dead fury.
"What would you give to not only get your hand on your prey, but a chance to encounter your dear old friend?"
"Alright cutie, you got my attention." Vanity replied, giving Midnight her full attention.
"Naruto? Are you alright?" Fluttershy asked as he helped her up the dock. Thankfully he was subtle enough with the switch for her not to notice.
"I'm fine Fluttershy. Sorry, guess I kind of got lost in my thoughts." He apologized. Right now the evening was supposed to be about her and he didn't want to ruin it. "So what did you think of the swans?"
"Oh they were absolutely adorable. Thank you so much for bringing me here."
The two of them continued their trek into town with small talk.
Occasionally a pony would pass them and do a double take, raise an eyebrow, or even stop them to ask for autographs. It was impossible for her not to care at first. Fluttershy felt that she was never going to get used to attention like this especially since before she did not have very fond memories of having so much attention as it usually ended up with her in tears somewhere.
As if he picked up on her emotions Naruto pulled her close and rebuffed everyone that approached them. "Don't think about it," he told her gently. "Tonight is about you and me. Don't worry about anything else okay?"
"Alright." she answered quietly.
Naruto decided a last minute change was in order so he took her to a nice little café called the Lucky Clover that at this time of nice didn't have many patrons. They had a simple meal with little no disturbance.
"You know for a while there was a time where I wonder if I was ever going to adjust to this life. You know, being a pony. I felt like a stranger in this pony for a long time, but now everything is fine. I found a home, friends, and even loved ones. I think I turned out pretty well. How many other stallions can brag they're dating the prettiest Pegasus of their generation?"
She could feel the rush of color to her cheeks. "O-Oh my. Y-You're just being sweet."
"Why, Fluttershy," he drawled, teasing with his tone. "Are you calling me a liar?" He playfully teased her.
"No! No of course not! I mean...I would never…" The kiss to her forehead silence her flustered reaction.
"Then you should accept a compliment and not think too much about it okay? You shouldn't feel like you have to worry about everything." She looked up at him and he smiled. It was warm and comforting; it reminded her of the sun.
"That's all I know to do, really. Ever since I was a little filly."
"Then, let me take care of as many of those worries as I can." He said as he caressed her cheek and brought her into a kiss.
When he kissed her, Fluttershy somehow knew this would be the moment they'd be telling their foals about in the future. She completely lost her balance when suddenly they teleported and it felt like her stomach was doing flips.
"Hehehe…sorry." He said as he held onto him for dear life. She took a moment to look around, waiting for her daze to finally come to an end. They were, in a bedroom? It took her a moment to realize it was Naruto's bedroom.
"Oh..oh…oh…" she became so flustered she couldn't finish her thought.
"I think the word you're looking for is 'my'." He finished with a grin as he took a seat and pulled her into his lap. She was definitely in a bit of daze. "You're so beautiful Shy. Your fur. Your lovely mane. Your graceful stride. Your angelic presence. That sinful body of yours." He placed a kiss on her neck causing her to let out something between a moan and a squeak. "…and I'm sorry if I haven't let it known that I do notice that you are indeed an attractive mare." He spun them around, gently laying her on the bed. "I didn't bring you here to mate, but to show you that you are a very cared for member of this forming family. We'll be as intimate as you feel comfortable with. Just let me know when to stop and when to go." He said as he took her into his arms.
Fluttershy felt a whirlwind of sensations and emotions. Warmth. Excitement. Embarrassment. Desire. Safety. But there was one emotion that stood out more than the others. Love.
So with that Fluttershy asked Naruto one simple thing. One little request. "Kiss me." And with that the night was just about the two of them and nothing else.