Jason gasped as he attempted to regain his breath.

Rainbow stood over him, her eyes glistening in victory and she wore a wide smile, despite her own lack of breath.

"You weren't kidding." Jason groaned as he sat up. "You are way stronger than I thought you were."

Rainbow laughed. "Told you so."

"I'm serious. I never expected anypony to be able to pick me up and throw me like that! I mean yeah with magic it would be easy, but never with bare hooves!"

Rainbow continued to laugh. "It's all in the technique." she said, slightly smug.

"You don't say..." Jason grunted as he struggled to his feet. Rainbow had spent the past couple of hours "demonstrating" many of the techniques of Broken Wing...Which generally meant pain to Jason. He was incapable of learning any of the aerial moves for obvious reasons, but he was making good progress on the ground side of the style. He still wound up on his back ninety-nine percent of the time, but there was great satisfaction in that one percent chance when he managed to return the favor.

"Aww giving up so soon?" Rainbow asked in mock disappointment.

"Come on, Rainbow. We've been at this for hours. Besides, if we keep going at it like this I'm probably going to end up in the hospital again."

She was appalled at the comment. "I wouldn't ever put you in the hospital!"

He looked at her incredulously before looking to the various cuts and bruises which adorned his arms and legs.

"W-well...not on purpose anyway. Besides, the only reason I'm so hard on you is because you told me to. I wouldn't give it my all against a normal student."

Jason laughed as he gently stretched, attempting to work some of the built up tension and soreness out of his muscles. "If I ever get in a fight, do you think they'll pull their punches? No, it's better to learn this way. Train with the best when they're at their best."

Rainbow blushed lightly. "H-hey, I'm not the best..."

Jason spread his arms and looked around. "Oh? Are there some other masters of of not one, not two, but three martial arts nearby that I don't know about?"

"N-No..."

"Then you are the best. Maybe not to yourself, but you are to me." He looked at her, a warm smile on his face.

Her blush deepened further before she turned and began walking down the road towards town.

Jason chuckled and ran after her. He caught up and slowed his pace to match hers.

They walked in silence for a short while before Rainbow spoke up.

"Hey Jason...Thanks."

"For what?" He asked.

"Everything... Helping me with my running...teaching me your martial arts..."

"To be fair you've taught me a lot more than I've taught you."

She ignored his interruption and continued. "...For being so good to everypony...not just your friends but everypony. I know it must still be really weird for you here, but you still go out of your way to help ponies. You try to make them happy, despite your own struggles."

"Why should I be the one to stop other's happiness?" He sighed. "I'm the stranger here. I don't want to be the one who changed how people live, just because I walked around all disgruntled all the time. Besides, I do like it here. These ponies have treated me with kindness for the most part, and I'll definitely do what I can to return the favor."

She looked at him, a spark gleaming in her eye. She faced forward again before speaking. "Better add modesty to your list of traits."

Jason chuckled lightly and they continued their walk.

"So..." Jason said as they approached the town.

"So?" Rainbow repeated, her voice quizzical.

He looked at her from the corner of his eye. "It's been almost a week since that slumber party, and Twilight is worlds better than she was beforehand."

She turned her head toward him, the same quizzical expression on her face. "Yeeeaaaahhh?...So?"

Jason chuckled lightly before responding. "I seem to recall a certain blue pegasus promising to take my lovely Twilight and myself on a date once she was better."

Rainbow's face reddened as she remembered. "Oh!...The...The date...right...um are you sure? I mean, do you think Twilight's ready for that?"

"She suggested it." Jason replied.

"Oh! I don't know...It's just..."

"Rainbow..." Jason sighed. he sped up slightly and stopped himself in front of her. He dropped to a knee in front of her and placed his hand on her shoulder. He looked into her eyes and saw a fire burning. Raw emotion shone through her eyes like a flashlight in a dark cave, but her own self-conscious thoughts prevented her from acting on them, at least at that moment.

"Rainbow, I don't want to force you into something you're uncomfortable with. Tell me, and I will leave you alone until you are ready. I enjoy your company, and I do feel like something might be there. Do you remember the kiss? from the sleepover?"

Her eyes flashed as she relived the memory. She nodded slowly.

"Before then, there was still a light. Small, like a little ember. That kiss added kindling to the fire, allowing it to grow to a small flame. Give us a chance, Rainbow. Let us try to stoke that little fire into something more. Something huge."

She gazed deep into his eyes. "I want to Jason...but..."

He sighed. "Rainbow, I don't know what your reservations are, and like I said if i'm making you uncomfortable please let me know and I'll stop. But whatever happened in the past, whatever is keeping you from pursuing happiness...It's not important...at least not now...So please, Rainbow. Let us take you on a date. Give us a chance to let you share in our happiness."

He could have sworn he saw tears forming in the corners of the pegasus' eyes before she closed them tightly and shook her head with a grunt, trying to put on a tough girl act.

"Fine!" She blurted out.

Jason smiled warmly at her. "Great. We'll pick you up next Tuesday at seven."

She raised an eyebrow toward him. "And how do you plan to 'pick me up'?" She asked.

That threw him, and he looked at her in confusion. "I mean we'll stop by your house to coll..." His voice trailed off as Rainbow dash moved to stand next to him. She pointed to her home...

...Which floated two-hundred feet off the ground.

"Ah..." Jason said, slightly perturbed at the realization. "That does make it a little difficult..."

Rainbow laughed lightly. "How about I collect you two from your home at 7 next Tuesday?"

"Erm... I guess that works, but it's a little rude for the ones asking for a date to be the ones being collected."

"You're not asking me, I'm asking you. That's how it works in Equestria. Herds don't ask ponies to join, ponies ask to join herds. It's just common courtesy. Honestly, I don't know how it got into your head to ask me like that!"

"I was afraid that if I didn't, you'd never ask."

"Of course I would have! I...just would have waited, that's..."

She was interrupted as Jason placed a hand on her cheek. She looked at him in surprise.

"You don't have to hide yourself from me, Rainbow. There is an interest here, I can assure you of that, and I would very much like to help it grow. I've seen who you really are, and that's the pony I have feelings for. Please don't try to hide her."

"I-I'm no..."

He leaned in and planted a kiss on her lips, much like the one they had shared the week before. Slow, Passionate and full of promises. Rainbow's shock faded quickly and she melted into his embrace.

They broke contact a few seconds later, gently leaning away from each other, each looking deep into the other's eyes. Rainbow's expression was one of happiness. Happiness and hope.

Jason smiled. "There she is...There's the mare I want to have join in our happiness."

Rainbow pushed him away lightly, still smiling. "Next Tuesday at seven. Don't forget."

"Oh I definitely won't." He responded before she took off and flew towards her home in the clouds.

Jason watched her fade into the distance before turning to continue his walk home. Hmm...I wonder what she has planned for us... He thought to himself, a smile spreading across his face.

"So, how'd it go?" Twilight asked, her voice hopeful.

Jason smiled as he began removing his blouse. "She will be picking us up next Tuesday at 7." He folded the shirt and laid it upon the back of a sofa.

"Fantastic!" Twilight said. There was a tension in her voice for some reason. Just then, jason caught a whiff of something burning.

He made his way through the library and found her in the kitchen. Thick smoke poured from a small pot on the stove. Twilight was trying her hardest, a whisk held in her telekenesis was quickly stirring whatever was in the pan.

Jason walked over and stood beside her, waving away some of the smoke and peering into the pan. "And what experiement is this?" He asked, curious.

Twilight sighed. "Dinner.." she said in defeat as she pulled the pan from the stove.

*Snerk* Jason couldn't supress the outburst as he peered into the pot, identifying the now blackened pieces as potatoes.

Twilight shot him a look before sighing and making her way to the trash, dumping the burnt vegetables into the can.

"Oh come on, they didn't look that bad. Besides, I love me some burnt potatoes." He mocked playfully.

"Ha...Ha...Ha..." She responded dryly. "Very funny." She made her way to the sink and began scraping out the charred pieces that still stuck to the pan.

"So, whats the occasion? I don't think I've ever seen you cook before."

Twilight sighed. "I wanted to surprise you... Spike went with Rarity to Manehattan for a few days. I guess there's some big fashion show going on so she asked him to be her assistant. She's got some new dresses to show and she needed his help evidently, and you know Spike can't say no to Rarity."

Jason chuckled. "Well, you certainly surprised me. I'm happy you stopped before you burnt the library down."

She looked at him incredulously. Jason laughed and placed his hand on the back of her head. "How about I help you. I'm a decent enough cook, and it could be fun to make something together."

She gave him a relieved smile. "That would be nice. I may be many things, but a cook is not one of them."

Jason chuckled lightly before bending down and giving her a quick kiss. He then stood and made his way over to the cookbook which was open on the countertop next to the stove. He flipped to a random page and scanned for something that would be simple enough to make easily. Jason was by no means a practiced chef, but living alone had given him enough experieance to make simple dishes.

Twilight finished cleaning the pan and walked over to stand next to Jason, who was reading the ingredient list for a pasta dish with a cheese and butter sauce. He pointed to the recipe so Twilight could see what he was looking at.

"How's this sound?" He asked.

She quickly looked over the description and ingredients. "Mmm that sounds great! How should we start?"

Jason began reading off the ingredients aloud and they began going through various cupboards to retrieve them. He was amazed at the impressive selection of spices and fresh ingredients Spike maintained. Well, everyone needs a hobby. Jason thought to himself as he pulled out a small jar of butter and a bag of flour.

Once they finished collecting the ingredients, they began reading the instructions.

"Here, I can make the pasta, and you can make the sauce." Jason said, reaching toward a bag of dried noodles.

"Works for me." She responded as she snagged a block of white cheese off the counter and a grater from a drawer across the room.

They went about their tasks with excitement. This was a new experience for them, and they worked together with great enthusiasm. Jason diligently stirred the pasta, ensuring it didn't burn as Twilight carefully measured out the ingredients for the sauce, mixing evertything together with an almost scientific precision. They talked as they worked, telling each other about the day's happenings. Twilight told him about some research she was doing on Spike's special firebreath magic.

Jason had seen him incinerate Twilight's letters to the princess, and understood that somehow, the green fire teleported whatever was caught in it directly to Princess Celestia. Evidently, the princess had cast the spell on Spike just before they had moved to Ponyville so they would have a way to communicate. Twilight was working on a way to turn the spell into an enchantment that could be placed on two items, giving the bearers the ability to teleport items between each other.

Jason listened intently while he stirred.

The sauce was finished in almost no time. Twilight set the small pan aside and moved to stand next to Jason, looking into the pot to see how the pasta was coming.

"Just a couple more minutes." Jason said. He laid a hand on the back of her head. "Hey, would you mind getting me a strainer?"

"Sure." she replied. She leaned against him lightly as her horn began glowing. After a few short seconds the collonder floated over to where they stood.

"Thanks, Twi." Jason said as he grabbed it and set it in the sink. He reached over and snagged a loose towel to grab the pot. He folded the towel a few times before grabbing hold of the hot handles on either side and moving it to the sink. He emptied the pasta into the strainer, letting any left-over water run into the sink.

Twilight watched patiently as Jason poured the pasta back into the pot. She lifted her pan and levitated it to the pot, carefully pouring the creamy sauce over the steaming noodles. Jason took up a large spoon and stirred in the sauce, making sure the noodles were evenly covered.

As Jason stirred, Twilight pulled a single large plate from a cupboard and floated it over to them. Once he was satisfied with the dish, Jason took the plate and piled a generous amount of the pasta onto it. Jason turned at saw Twilight, two forks floating beside her, walking toward the sofa Jason had laid his blouse on. He followed her into the room. She hopped up onto the couch, leaving a gap next to the armrest for him. She tapped the space with a hoof.

"Hold on just a minute." Jason said, handing the plate to Twilight. He bent over and quickly removed his boots, bootbands and socks. He stretched his toes in relief as full circulation returned to his feet. He pulled a small end table over to the couch, which Twilight proceeded to set the plate upon as Jason flopped down with a satisfied sigh.

Twilight leaned against him and he wrapped his arm around her, holding her in a gentle embrace. She floated one of the forks to him, which he took, before diving into the small mountain of pasta they had made together.

Jason twirled some of the pasta onto the fork with his free hand and took a bite. It was by no means gourmet dining, but it was filling and not wholly unpleasant. He enjoyed the meal greatly, after all it was something he had made with Twilight, and that sentiment made the food that much tastier. They continued talking in between mouthfuls as the pile grew smaller and smaller.

Once the pasta had disappeared, Jason laid his fork on the plate and rotated in his seat, extending his legs on the couch. Twilight adjusted herself so she would be half-laying on him, her head resting just below his chin. They both sighed in contentment and comfort.

Jason dipped his head slightly and kissed the top of her head. This time, however, he didn't stop. He continued planting light kisses upon her scalp as he slowly brought his free hand up to caress her cheek. She enjoyed the sensation for a moment before finally looking to face him. She kissed him deeply, a passionate, loving kiss which could show her love for him far better than words ever could.

She broke the kiss and looked into his eyes, her own half-lidded. "Feeling a little frisky, are we?"

Jason smiled and leaned forward. "You tell me..." He whispered into her ear.

She gasped lightly as his warm breath brushed against her sensitive ears. She extended her neck slightly and kissed him again, their tongues joining in a gentle dance.

She adjusted herself so she would lay directly atop him, her head centered above his so they would no longer have to strain their necks. The kiss continued for several long minutes, Jason running his fingers through his mares long mane and smooth coat. Twilight gently ran her hooves over his firm chest. Their shared arousal was growing rapidly. Jason could feel his trousers tightening and noticed a moisture forming on his stomach, Twilight's growing arousal was beginning to soak into Jason's skivvy shirt.

Twilight broke the kiss and pulled her head back, looking her stallion deep in the eyes. "Are you ready?" She asked, a coy smile showing as she looked at him with half-lidded eyes.

He gave her a warm smile. "More than you could imagine."

She leaned in for another kiss. As their tongues dueled, Jason felt a slight tugging at his waistband. He opened his eyes partway and saw Twilight's horn glowing with magic. He felt his belt being pulled from it's loops and heard it rattle as Twilight tossed it once it was completely removed, all the while exploring Jason's mouth with her tongue.

He felt the pressure in his trousers being relieved as Twilight slowly undid the four buttons that secured his fly. All at once Twilight slipped Jason's trousers from his legs with magical energy. Twilight slid her body down his chest until he could feel her wet marehood pressed against the top of his erect member, his thin underwear the only thing separating them.

He watched as his shirt became enveloped in purple energy and raised his arms as Twilight pulled it off, revealing his powerful abdominal and pectoral muscles. Twilight slowly ran her hooves over his chest, following the contours of his toned muscles as she began slowly grinding against his stiff manhood.

Before long, Twilight lost control of herself and almost violently pulled Jason's boxers from this legs, his member eagerly returning to attention as the waistband slid past it. Twilight tossed the undergarment aside and kissed Jason again, the previous tenderness gone and replaced with ravenous lust.

Jason propped himself up on his elbows and watched with excitement as Twilight slid down his body, her eyes locked with his as she moved. He shuddered slightly as her soft fur brushed against the sensitive head of his penis. She settled between his legs before she broke eye contact and finally observed what he had to offer.

His heart fluttered as he watched her eyes widen in nervous excitement. "I hope you find it satisfactory." He said quietly.

She looked at him with a half smile. "Well, It's certainly the biggest I've ever seen."

His eyes widened in surprise before he remembered. Heh...I can't believe I forgot she was a virgin. He brought a hand to his face, embarrassed at his own forgetfulness.

All embarrassment vanished in a gasp as Twilight gently brushed a hoof against his hard shaft. His gaze met hers, his body responding positively to her ministrations. She smiled as she began slowly stroking his length.

She continued stroking, gradually increasing her tempo and before long Jason could feel a pressure growing in his loins. The pressure continued growing until Jason was struggling to contain it, the many months of abstinence taking their toll on his endurance.

Just when Jason felt he could no longer contain himself, Twilight removed her hoof. Jason was just about to complain when he could feel a warm wetness as Twilight licked the very base of his shaft, slowly dragging her tongue along the ridge on the bottom of his penis. Jason shuddered in ecstasy as she reached the base of his sensitive head. Her tongue continued up until she was at the very tip, her tongue playfully circling around the hole of his urethra.

Jason was tensing violently, his body racked with pleasure. He could barely contain himself when she finally took him into her mouth. He was quivering as her wide tongue stimulated the sensitive tissue on the bottom of his member. She made it most of the way down his shaft, her long snout making the task slightly easier. She opened her eyes and looked up at him, trying to gauge his reaction. Her lips tightened into a smile as she observed his face, wrought with astounded pleasure.

She slowly began bobbing her head, sucking gently on the upstroke and twisting her head around his member. Her pace slowly increasing as she got into it.

It was only a few short minutes before Jason could no longer stand against the onslaught of pleasure. "T-Twilight... I'm- I'm gonna!"

Twilight took the hint and pushed her head all the way down, gagging lightly as she took him into her throat.

The sensation proved too much for Jason and his body convulsed as he came. His body shuddered in time with his convulsions, glob after glob passing into his lover's throat. The orgasm lasted a few long seconds until Jason finally collapsed onto the couch. Twilight lifted her head and coughed as Jason fell out of her. She swallowed hard a few times and panted until she regained her breath.

once she recovered, she made her way back up the couch and laid upon Jason's chest, snuggling her head into the crook of Jason's neck. "That was amazing, Twilight." Jason said, still panting lightly.

She giggled. "I'm happy I could finally return the favor."

Jason moved his hand to her chin, lifting it into a passionate kiss. He could taste himself, but he didn't care. He loved these kisses almost as much as the mare he shared them with, and would not sacrifice them because of silly vanity.

He could feel his arousal returning as their kiss deepened. He slowly ran his fingers down her spine, feeling her shiver at the touch. He ran his hand down, tracing his fingers around her cutie mark and caressing her flanks. She began breathing heavily through her nose.

He slowly ran his hand between her hind legs, tweaking her nipples a little as he made his way to his goal. she gasped as he ran his fingers along her wet slit.

"You're still good to go?" She asked in disbelief, her voice quivering as she spoke.

Jason chuckled. "Trust me, my dear. I'm only getting warmed up."

She shook her head. "You humans and your stamina." She leaned in and kissed him again.

His fingers were becoming slick from the juices of her arousal. After circling her labia a few more times, he gently pushed the finger inside. Twilight moaned into his mouth and attacked with a new ferocity. Her hips ground against his stomach in passion.

Jason removed his finger, much to Twilight's disappointment, and placed it on her side. He gently rolled her onto her back, her legs on either side of him as they switched positions. Their kiss continued for a few more minutes until Jason finally broke it and looked down on her, his arousal obvious.

"Are you ready for this Twi?" He asked softly.

She returned his gaze. Any nervousness she once felt was being washed away by her love for the human. "Y-Yes..." She said. "I...I want you to be my first... I want you to be my only stallion. I love you Jason.

He leaned his head down and rested his forehead against hers. "I love you too, Twilight. More than anything in this world. I would never do anything to hurt you. If you ever feel uncomfortable or want me to stop, please tell me. I promise you, I will be gentle."

He kissed her deeply as he pressed the head of his penis against her. She gasped as he slowly pushed into her, spreading her lips as he entered her marehood. She moaned in a combination of pleasure and pain as he drove deeper inside of her. He finally bottomed out inside of her and she moaned again as she felt him fill her completely, the strange shape of his member stimulating parts unkown within her anatomy. He kissed her deeply as he felt her squeeze in around him.

He slowly began moving, pulling back a ways before filling her again. Her initial pain was rapidly replaced with unparalleled pleasure as he picked up speed. She found herself panting and moaning with the motion of his hips, the volume of her exclamations increasing as she neared climax. Her horn glowed faintly and sparks of magical energy began flying in every direction.

The repeated in and out motions soon pushed her over the edge. She moaned loudly as her body convulsed in orgasm. The tightening muscles increased Jason's pleasure as he continued pumping through his partner's climax.

The convulsions lasted many long seconds before Twilight could feel them beginning to reside. Just when Twilight thought it was over, Jason's continued motions began rapidly building a pressure within her.

"Ah...Ohhh Jason I'm...I'm still! AHH JASON!" Twilight nearly screamed as Jason pushed her into a second orgasm. Her already sensitive nerves exploded in pleasure as her spasms redoubled in strength. The waves of pleasure greater than any other feeling Twilight had ever felt in her life.

The power of her spasms soon pushed Jason over the edge and they came together, each sharing in each other's convulsions. Jason pushed himself deep within her as he released his seed. He groaned loudly in both pleasure and emotion as he shared himself with the pony who brought him his greatest joys in life.

Their spasms subsided and they soon found themselves in each other's arms, laying on their sides on the couch. They panted as they both regained their breath, eyes locked in a loving gaze.

"I love you, Twilight Sparkle."

"And I you, Jason Sinder."

They closed into a gentle kiss. The kiss continued as they slowly drifted to sleep in each other's arms.

Jason brought a hand to his chin as he contemplated the clothes hanging in front of him. His eyes drifted over his various dress uniforms, pausing for a moment on the black jacket of his dress blues. He shook his head.

This is a date, not a ceremony. He thought to himself as he continued his search. His eyes fell upon a light blue button up shirt. He pulled it from the hanger and set it on his mattress. He moved to his dresser and pulled out a pair of dark denim jeans. It was the first time he had worn the slightly dressy civilian outfit. For the most part, Jason wore either his cammies or PT gear. He preferred the utilities since so many of the jobs he did around town involved manual labor and he wanted to prevent the nicer clothes from being ruined.

Jason had no idea how formal this date was going to be, so he decided on the middle ground. He walked to the clothes he had selected, slipping a fresh white T-shirt on before pulling on the dark pants. He tucked in the shirt and secured the jeans with a black leather belt. He lifted the shirt and examined it quickly. Rarity had chosen the sky blue fabric for him, saying it complimented the blue of his eyes nicely. He put the shirt on letting the tails of the shirt hang over the jeans. He buttoned all but the top two buttons, letting the white undershirt show under the collar. He rolled the sleeves so they hung right below his elbows, making sure the rolls lay flat as opposed to bulging out. He pulled on a pair of short ankle socks before putting on the pair of dress shoes. He stood and walked to the tall mirror in the corner.

He inspected himself in the mirror, starting with a quick glance at his fresh haircut. It had taken a while for Ponyville's barber to get used to Jason's strange head and haircut request. Normally, Jason would have let his hair grow out, but he had the curse of naturally difficult hair, often times forming tangles and mats as it grew. In order to prevent this Jason would have to wash and comb his hair multiple times a day. He learned early in his life that short hair was the way to go, which made the Marines' strict policies on hair length and style fairly easy to adjust to. His first few fades fron the hairdresser unicorn had turned out jagged and ugly, but as he continued to visit her weekly over the past months, she had improved tremendously.

He nodded in satisfaction as he looked over his outfit. He refrained from purchasing any cologne or aftershaves. The various scents may have been appealing to mares, but Jason couldn't stomach actually purchasing any, each one smelling like various types of human body odor.

He leaned back, stretching his sore abdominal muscles. He and Twilight had taken full advantage of Spike's absence over the past week, and Jason's muscles were sore from the near constant exertion, not that he was complaining in the slightest.

Jason heard a light tapping on his door and walked over to open it.

His jaw dropped as he saw Twilight. She was wearing a dark blue dress, accented with light blue stars and filligre. The ensemble was held together with a single brooch in the shape of her cutie mark which sat centered on her neck. She wore light blue earings in the shape of five-pointed stars and had matching shoes on each of her hooves.

She smiled at his reaction and gave a quick spin to give him a three sixty degree view of her outfit. The dress followed the countours of her body, drawing his attention to her positive features. The outfit, to put it bluntly, was damn sexy. Jason couldn't help but let his mind wander to thoughts of removing it, bit by bit from her body.

"So, what do you think?" she asked with a coy smile.

Jason shook his head, his thoughts returning to the present. "I...I think I'm underdressed." He responded, his mouth dry. "How much time do we have?"

"About twenty minutes." she responded.

"Perfect, give me just a bit, I'm gonna change real quick."

She looked at him with a raised eyebrow, but relented. "Ok Jason, I'll be in the living room."

She turned and left as Jason closed the door. Jason pulled off his shoes, socks and jeans before walking back to the closet. He pulled out the dark gray three piece suit Rarity had made for him. Thin pin stripes ran along the length of the clothes. The blue shirt he wore was made to be worn with the suit, so he left it on. He rolled the sleeves back down and secured them with a pair of silver cufflinks. He pulled the dark blue spotted tie from the hangar and ran it around his neck, quickly tying the Windsor knot and pulling it tight.

He removed the trousers from their hanger and slipped them over his legs. He pulled the belt from his jeans and quickly ran it through the trousers' belt loops. The pants were tailored perfectly to his body so the belt was unnecesary, however it was a nice addition to the ensemble. He pulled the vest from inside the coat and ran his arms through the holes before fastening the buttons, the vest hugging his body comfortably.

Finally he pulled the jacket from the hanger and ran his arms through the silken sleeves. He left the jacket open, showing the vest that lay beneath as he walked to the mirror again. He quickly looked over the suit as he wore it, ensuring everything fit properly. The suit had been tailored to be form-fitting, not tight like his dress uniforms, but snug enough to accent his features.

Satisfied, he made his way out of the room, walking to the living room to join Twilight. She looked up from her book as he entered the room, her eyes widening as she saw him. He watched as she slowly ran her eyes over his body, appraising him much as he had her. He wondered if she was thinking what he had.

His suspiscions proved justified as Twilight quickly licked her lips, a touch of a blush forming on her cheeks.

This is going to be a fun night. Jason thought to himself happily as he moved to sit next to his lover. She leaned into him and returned to her novel, Jason retrieving his own form the end table as they waited.

Before long they heard a knocking on the front door. They both stood and looked at each other. "Are you ready for this?" Twilight asked, remembering his previous reservations.

Jason sighed. "I'm willing to give it a shot, and I couldn't think of anypony else I would want to join us more than her." He gave her a smile. "Yes, I am ready." He said with confidence.

Together they walked to the front door, opening it to bear witness to their date.

Jason's eyes widened as he gazed upon the cyan pegasus who looked up at him nervously.

She wore a prismatic dress, the streaks of color matching her rainbow mane. White clouds ran along the edge of the material. Strips of the rainbow material ran around the base of her wings, allowing them free movement while still holding the dress in place. Around her ears she wore a golden strand of leaves, giving her a slightly Greek appearance. Golden strips of fabric were wound around her forehooves.

Jason stood in stunned silence as he stared. Twilight looked up at him and gave him a light shove, bringing him back to reality.

"Uh... Wow, Rainbow you look fantastic!" Jason stammered.

The mares laughed, Twilight turning her attention to Rainbow. "I haven't seen that dress in a while." she said.

Rainbow tore her eyes from Jason's body before she gave her response. "I should say the same... I guess we had the same idea."

Jason looked between the two in confusion. "Idea? What idea?"

"Rarity made dresses for all of us a while ago. She said they were the best dresses she'd ever made, sort of as a test of her abilities. She went to great lengths to ensure they were perfect, although it took some convincing for all of us to accept them as such." Twilight began explaining.

Rainbow spoke up. "Yeah, we all had these crazy expectations and demands to make them exactly how we wanted them. Of course none of us knew what actually looked good in a dress."

They laughed at the memory, Jason smiled as he witnessed the depth of their friendship.

Rainbow returned her attention to Jason and ran her eyes over the fine suit he wore. "Anyway, you don't look so bad yourself. Rarity make that up for you?" She asked.

"Oh uh yeah." Jason responded, "She seemed pretty excited when I asked for it. I don't really understand why, it's not like it's anywhere near as elaborate as your dresses."

"No duh she was excited!" Rainbow exclaimed, a smile growing on her face. "She's always looking for ways to test herself, and making clothes for an alien is probably the biggest challenge she'd ever had." She glanced over him again. "And she succeeded. That looks really good on you!"

"You think so?" He turned, posing slightly. "I don't really know. I've never really had much experience with formal wear. I mean yeah I have my dress uniforms, but there's a lot of regulations on how those are supposed to look. With suits like these it's usually a shot in the dark on what looks good."

Twilight leaned against him slightly. "Trust me, you look terrific in that suit." She looked up at him, giving him a sultry glance. "But I think I would prefer to see it on the floor."

Rainbow looked back and forth between the couple, a blush forming on her cheeks at the insinuation. "Ooookay..."

The pair broke their stare and returned their attention to her, shaking off the sudden onset of arousal. Jason cleared his throat quickly before speaking. "Anyway, shall we go?"

Rainbow smiled. "Yeah, our reservations are pretty soon and I don't want to miss it."

The three of them departed the library, walking towards the center of town. The sun was setting, the last rays of sunlight burning the sky into a deep orange. The group laughed and chatted as they walked, telling jokes and swapping stories as they made their way across town.

"So, where are you taking us, Rainbow?" Twilight asked. "It's not that I don't trust you, but I would like to know what to expect."

"Rainbow smirked. "Oh, nowhere big, just Elda's."

Jason hadn't heard of the place, but couldn't help but notice Twilight's small stumble when she heard the name.

"ELDA'S?!?" Twilight exclaimed, her jaw dropping in shock. "What kind of miracle did you pull to get reservations so soon?"

Rainbow's smirk widened to a full grin. "Oh, I called in a few favors." She didn't elaborate, leaving Twilight perplexed.

"Who's Elda?" Jason asked, genuine curiosity driving the question.

Twilight Answered. "Elda Goldenclaw is probably the most famous griffon chef in all of Equestria. She singlehoofedly revolutionized the culinary arts with her unique international combinations and spicing. Usually to get a table at her restaurant, a pony needs to set a reservation at least eight months in advance."

"And," Rainbow added, "She takes rather... special requests. See, Griffons are omnivores too, so they know how to cook meat. Now I know you've been surviving off fish just fine, but I thought you might want some professionally cooked meat."

The thought brought Jason's mouth to a water. "Oh...Wow... I-I don't even know what to say. Are you sure you're ok with that? I mean, you won't have a problem watching me eat it?"

Rainbow scoffed. "Come on, Jason I'm trying to make a good impression here. I want to join your herd and I'll do anything to convince you I'm worth it." She looked at him over her shoulder. "Besides, I'm smart enough to understand there's more to a pony than what they eat."

Jason chuckled lightly. "You might be trying a little too hard there, Rainbow. We've spent enough time together that I already want you to join in our happiness." Twilight shoved him gently with her hoof, giving him a slightly cross look. "Not that I don't appreciate it, of course." He added hastily.

She smiled toward him. "Call it tradition, then. The mare is always supposed to take her potential herdmates to a nice dinner before they decide whether or not she acan join them."

Jason blinked. "Wow, pony relationship roles are totally backwards from human's"

Twilight raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"Well, usually the man is supposed to treat the woman to dinner, or other entertainment to keep her interested enough for a second date. Since our population balance is so different, women can be a lot more selective. It falls on the man to keep them interested, usually."

"Huh, backwards is right." Rainbow said. "But you're in Equestria now, so you're gonna have to do things our way." Rainbow said playfully.

Before long they found themselves in front of the restaurant. A line of ponies had formed a line that passed out of one of the doors.

"Are we gonna have to stand in line for this?" Jason asked.

"Oh, no no no. There's always a line that forms here at night. See, sometimes ponies miss their reservations. Elda is pretty harsh on ponies who are late. Even if you're only one minute late, she'll give your table to somepony else. So, as you can imagine, quite a few walk-ins are allowed every night, so ponies line up at the chance that they'll be lucky."

"So, if she's this well known, why set up in Ponyville? I would think someone of her stature would set up in Canterlot or one of the other larger cities." Jason asked.

"Oh, she has multiple restaurants. She has a devoted staff of waiters and cooks at each city, but she likes to jump around from time to time. We're lucky enough to have her here tonight." Rainbow explained.

"Ah, that makes sense." Jason said as he followed her through the door.

A mare wearing a fine working dress stood behind a small podium. She looked up to the trio as they approached, eyes widening as she observed Jason. She wasn't from Ponyville, that much he could tell. She was probably one of Elda's personal assistants who follow her from place to place.

She shook off her surprise quickly and smiled at them. "Good evening, how may I help you?" She had an accent Jason couldn't place, almost like a strange combination of British and French.

Rainbow answered. "Yes, we have a reservation for three at seven forty-five."

"Name?"

"Rainbow Dash."

The mare looked down at her seating and scheduling charts. "Ah yes, your table just opened." She gestured to a younger unicorn mare who stood nearby, who eagerly moved to her side. She pointed at one of the tables on her chart before returning her attention to the trio. "Angel Dust will show you to your seats, enjoy your meal."

They thanked the hostess before following the young mare to a slightly secluded table, set apart from the main seating area. Drinks had already been poured for them and sat waiting their arrival. They took their seats and the waitress departed. Jason took a cautionary sip of the dark red liquid in the wine glass. His taste buds soared in delight as the flavorful, slightly fruity alcohol flowed over his tongue. It was the best wine he had ever had.

Rainbow and Twilight did likewise. He sat dumbfounded as Rainbow somehow lifted the cup with one hoof. He saw other ponies perform the feat, but he still didn't understand how it worked.

"Mmm. This is fantastic!" Twilight said in approval.

"Like I said, all out." Rainbow said before she took a sip.

They spent some time talking, joking and laughing as they waited for their order to be taken. The atmosphere and good company elevating their enjoyment of the evening.

"Rainbow! My friend!" The accent was similar to that of the mare who worked the front, but was louder and deeper.

Jason turned in his seat to see the source of the voice and froze. Walking toward them was Elda Goldenclaw, wearing a very professional-looking chefs shirt. Jason had never seen a griffon before, and to be honest he was a little intimidated at her presence. She had an extremely powerful build and her claws were noticeably razor sharp and immaculately clean.

"Elda!" Rainbow spoke up. "Didn't expect to see you out of the kitchen! What's the occasion?"

"Should be obvious." The griffon responded. "When a good friend is bringing two ponies on a date, one should always try and see who they are." She turned her attention to Jason. "Or maybe one shouldn't say ponies. Who is this, may one ask?"

Jason regained his composure and spoke up. "Cpl. Jason Sinder, Miss Goldenclaw. A pleasure to make your acquaintance." He extended a hand toward her.

She took his hand in her claw, gripping lightly to avoid scratching him. " The pleasure is mine. You must be something to get Rainbow interested in you."

Jason smiled. "I am what I am, I can't really help that these beautiful mares are always falling madly in love with me." Jason said jokingly.

Twilight gave him a light shove and Rainbow blushed. Jason laughed and Elda smiled.

"He certainly does not lack for confidence." The griffon said. "Now then, for tonight's dinner, we are starting with a finely cut salad with spinach, lettuce and tomatoes, drizzled with a light vinaigrette dressing and topped with a finely shredded cheese. The main entree will be a handmade butternut squash and pear ravioli with a smooth rosemary sauce. Although, if one remembers correctly, Rainbow said something about you preferring meat, yes?"

Jason looked at her in surprise. "Well, yes if you have any available."

Elda smiled. "Luckily, Rainbow told this one far enough in advance so she was able to get a prime cut of beef for you. How would you like it cooked?"

Jason was amazed. He hadn't had real beef since he was in the States, and the thought of eating it in this primarily vegetarian world blew his mind. "Erm... I don't know...I'll leave it to the chef's professional discretion."

Elda's grin widened. "Very well. Following the main course will be a cheese tiramisu. This one will be making your dishes personally, so please enjoy your time here. This one wishes you the best of wishes on your date, have a good evening."

"That sounds awesome Elda! Thanks a bunch for this, I won't ever forget it." Rainbow said in a thankful tone.

Elda bowed her head slightly in response before turning and making her way back toward the kitchen.

Jason turned toward Rainbow. "How in the world did you manage to pull this kind of favor? This is incredible! I would never have thought someone like her would completely change her system just so one pony and her dates could have a private table!"

Rainbow smiled. "I taught her Broken Wing. As part of her payment, she promised me a good meal. I never really had a reason to call it in until now, but I'm glad I waited."

"Why would somepony like her need to know Broken Wing?" Twilight asked, curious.

"Griffon pride." Rainbow said flatly. "In the bigger cities, some ponies take exception to her success and sometimes try to attack her. She wanted to learn to defend herself so she wouldn't need a guard. How embarrassing would that be for a griffon? To need a pony to defend them."

"I see what you mean." Twilight said in understanding.

Their conversations continued throughout their meal. Twilight and Jason were feeling their connection to the pegasus growing as they laughed, talked and laughed some more.

The steak that was set before Jason was the single most beautiful item of food he had ever seen. The meat was cooked and seasoned to perfection, tender enough to be cut with a dull butter knife and the various seasonings enhanced the flavor of the meat, instead of drowning it.

Jason stretched in satisfaction as they left the restaurant.

"That was fantastic, Rainbow Dash!" Twilight said with a warm smile.

"No kidding! That was the best food I've ever had, from either Earth or Equestria!" Jason exclaimed.

"I'm very happy you enjoyed it." Rainbow said. She grew quiet as they made their way back to the library.

As they drew closer to their destination, Rainbow finally spoke up.

"So...uh...What do you say?" She asked nervously.

"What do you mean?" Jason asked with a raised eyebrow.

"You know...About... About me...and you..."

"Ah...Right, just give me a moment to talk with Twi." Jason said kneeling down and speaking into her ear.

"You say yes right?" He asked.

"Of course I do!" She whispered back. "I'm happy with her, you're happy with her, what possible reason could we have to say no? I would love for her to join us!"

"Fantastic, I think so too. But play along for now."

Twilight nodded and Jason stood. "We have spoken, and Twilight says yes."

Rainbow perked up in excitement.

"But I'm still on the fence about it. Why don't you follow us back to the library so I have time to think."

"Oh...O-Ok...If you say so." She looked crushed, and Jason had to fight the urge to tell her right now. He hoped the payoff would be worth it.

They walked the rest of the way in silence, letting the anxiety brew in Rainbow slowly.

They finally reached the door to the library and Jason turned around in front of it, Twilight making her way to his side and both of them facing Rainbow Dash.

"I have decided that as far as our herd goes, we only want ponies who would add to our value as a whole."

Rainbow looked to be on the verge of an emotional breakdown, a look of pained confusion flashing across her face. It was time to end the charade.

He gave her a wide, warm smile. "And there is nopony else in the entirety of Equestria who is more qualified than you, Rainbow Dash."

Rainbow's look of pain quickly changed to pure shock at his words.

"If you find us suitable, we would be happy, no, honored to have you join us. We love you, Rainbow Dash." Tears began forming in the pegasus' eyes. "Both as friends, and, if you like, as lovers."

Jason looked down at Twilight, who was giving Rainbow a warm, welcoming smile of her own. Rainbow looked between the two as she tried to make sense of what was happening. Jason laid a hand on the back of Twilight's head before looking back to Rainbow.

"Welcome to the herd."

Tears began flowing down Rainbow's cheeks as her confused expression transformed into one of pure excitement and joy.

Jason didn't have enough time to brace himself as she leapt into him, tackling him through the suddenly open doorway. Twilight had expected her reaction and opened the doorway for them.

Rainbow planted a solid kiss onto his lips, releasing a passion that had been building within her for months. She finally had him, had them. She let her happiness flow into the kiss, hoping to permeate the room with her raw emotion.

Twilight tried to slip past and give them some privacy, however Rainbow wasn't going to have any of it. When she noticed Twilight walking past, she quickly broke her kiss with Jason and stood, flapping her wings once to boost her in front of the lavender unicorn.

Twilight reared her head back in surprise when Rainbow kissed her as well. She had not been expecting this, but before long she began returning the kiss, her eagerness growing as she felt the love flow through her.

The sight of his two loves embraced in such a way was proving to be too much for Jason and before long he began noticing a tightness growing in his trousers. He rolled to his knees and threw his arms around the two mares, pulling them to him. He shared kisses with both of them, some with Rainbow, some with Twilight, and some were shared between all three.

"Uh....Wow....Don't I feel out of place..."

The three of them shot looks down the hallway towards the source of the voice. Spike stood in the middle of the hall, mouth agape in shock.

"Spike!" Twilight blurted out. "What are you doing here?!? I thought you were in Manehattan!"

"I was..." He said slowly, trying to erase the spectacle he had just seen from his mind. "But we had to cut it short. Got an urgent message from the Princess for you, and without any way to send it to you, we came back." He held up a scroll, which Twilight took with a little magic and floated it over to her. She unrolled the scroll and read it quickly.

"Oh...Oh my!" Twilight exclaimed.

"What? What is it?" Jason asked.

"The Princesses are coming! Here! on..." She double checked the date. "On Thursday! Oh no... We only have a day to prepare!... Oh nonononono I need to talk with the mayor!" She turned and ran out the door.

Jason called after her. "Wait, Twi! Why are the Princesses coming!?"

"TO MEET YOU!" She responded before disappearing around a corner.

Jason stood there in surprise for a few seconds before closing the door. Rainbow still looked toward the exit in surprise.

"Wow...Uh...Talk about a mood killer, huh?" Rainbow asked.

"Yeah...Yeah no kidding."