James awoke in the morning feeling a little worn down. James was thinking back to the conversation that he had with Applejack. James was going to make sure that he went through his promise that he got the friends together so they could hang out again. James looked down and saw that Fluttershy’s face was covered by her beautiful pink mane. One of her wings were draped over James’ chest keeping him warm and partially over Rarity. James looked down and saw the state Rarity’s mane was in and couldn’t help but laugh. James knew that it was funny now but was going to listen to her complain how out of order it was. James gently pulled them closer trying his best to not disturb them in their sleep. James closed his eyes as he relaxed and thought about what he would go do.

James could feel that Fluttershy was starting to wake up as he could hear her cute little yawn. James looked down at Fluttershy and their eyes met. Fluttershy couldn’t help the blush that formed on her face as the events of last night passed through her mind. James gave Fluttershy a light kiss to help calm her down and show that there was no harm done. Fluttershy’s blush calmed down a little but was still present. She his behind her mane like she always did to hide the remaining blush. James stroked her mane while he smiled at her just glad that she was doing fine. As James stroked Fluttershy’s mane he felt something poking at his side. James turned the other direction to see that Rarity was poking him with her finger. James smiled at her little antic and gave her a light kiss. Once the kiss was broken off Rarity moved closer to James and laid her head on his chest as she dragged her finger on his side.

The three of them laid in bed enjoying each other’s company before heading for the shower. After several minutes of cuddling James got up from the bed to head for the shower. Once he was on the floor he heard Rarity clear her throat. He turned towards her and she was gesturing towards herself and Fluttershy. James was a little slow until Rarity acted like she was Sleeping Beauty waiting for her prince charming. James walked up and sat down on the bed to position Rarity so he could pick her up. James gestured for Fluttershy to grab on to his back but she was hesitant to get on. James was able to calm her nerves as he smiled at her showing that it was okay to get on. Fluttershy was on his back and held on firmly enough that she wouldn’t fall even though she knew James wouldn’t let her fall. With Fluttershy securely holding on to James he picked up Rarity and headed for the shower.

James gently set Rarity down and was able to pull Fluttershy to the front so she could sit down next to her best friend. Once they were seated Rarity used her magic to summon a bottle of shampoo and conditioner that she and Fluttershy used. James laughed that Rarity would always act like a high class lady but that was what James found attractive about her. Her body was stunning yes but her personality was what made her special. She may act like she is high class but she holds respect for everypony that she meets and doesn’t let that interfere with her making friends. James squirted the shampoo first into their manes and started a slow lather. They both hummed happily as the shampoo was rubbed into their manes getting rid of all evidence of the sex that they had. James then used the conditioner on their manes and tails that way they would always remain shining and smooth. Once the two mares were done they helped to clean James up and they just had to be big teases about it.

Once they were finished showering they got out and dried themselves off. James wrapped the towel around his waist as Rarity and Fluttershy wrapped towels around their body and manes. James was sorting through his drawers trying to find something decent to wear. He had nowhere special to be but he was heading over to the farm. James couldn’t help the slight frown that crossed his face and the two mares noticed it. James was in his own world thinking of ways that the girls could get together and have some fun time but he couldn’t think of anything. James could feel himself getting depressed but before he went too far down the rabbit hole Rarity got his attention.

“James is everything alright? You seem kind of upset.” Rarity asked as she and Fluttershy got close and held him in a tight embrace.

“I’m kind of okay but not entirely. I talked with AJ yesterday morning and she was kind of sad. She hasn’t seen you all in a long time and is feeling a little depressed. Though it is kind of my fault that she is feeling that way since I pulled the attention of her friends away so they could look after me. So in all I guess I’m just guilty that AJ has nopony to hang with since I stole her friends.” After James was finished he was greeted by two surprising slaps. Fluttershy slapped him upside the head and Rarity flicked his leg with a towel. James turned around and looked at their faces that held slight anger.

“Now don’t you go blaming yourself for all of this. We have worked too hard for you to go back into your shell. If it is to be anyponies fault then it should be ours. We didn’t think about Applejack’s feelings and we brought this upon her. We just got too caught up in helping you that we neglected our own friend.” Fluttershy stated as her gaze softened along with Rarity’s. James could see that they felt bad about neglecting their friend so he decided to speak up with his own opinion.

“You girls are more than welcome to go hang with Applejack for as long as you want. I promised that I would get you all together again so you could have some social time. I just don’t want it to be a long wait because she is depressed enough as it is.” James looked at the two mares who nodded their heads. Not much was said after that so they all went their separate ways.

Rarity and Fluttershy were the first to get dressed and headed downstairs. They were both in the kitchen making themselves something to eat when Rarity’s phone went off. Rarity answered the phone and could hear that it was Spitfire talking. Rarity told Spitfire to hold a second as she and Fluttershy finished making their own food along with James’. Once they were down the headed for the cramped living room that was filled with boxes. The two mares sat down and Rarity continued the conversation that she was having with Spitfire. During this conversation Rarity was writing a note to James that before he went anyway he needed to unpack the boxes and get the stuff put away.

“So Spitfire what do you need from me and Fluttershy?”

“I need both of you to come down to the spa. The others are here but we can’t start until everypony is present. We have something of importance to talk about.”

“What do we need to talk about?”

“It’s easier to explain when you are all here so there isn’t any confusion. So please get here as fast as you can.”

“Of course darling we will be right over as soon as we can.” Rarity hung up her phone as she finished her sandwich. Fluttershy took the dishes to the kitchen to get them cleaned as Rarity place the note that she knew where James would notice. The two mares left their house and headed for the spa so they could see what Spitfire wanted with them.

James was dressed and ready for the rest of the day after he found what he wanted to wear. James wore a blue t-shirt that had some red fire trim along the sleeve and the bottom of the shirt. James was wearing a comfortable pair of jeans that he had Rarity make for him a couple of weeks ago. James headed downstairs to grab a pair of shoes so he could be fully dressed and ready for the walk. James saw the boxes that were stacked around the living room and sighed that he had this feeling that he was going to have to deal with this. James was glad thought that Twilight was kind enough to have place name cards on the boxes to show who they belonged to.

James entered and saw the egg sandwich that was made for him. James could see that Rarity made the food since everything was done perfectly with it. Though Fluttershy had a hand in helping because he saw the clear wrap that covered them to keep it fresh. James walked over and unwrapped the sandwich so he could enjoy it. James saw a little slip of paper that had his name on it. James was praying that it didn’t ask him to do what he thought it might say. When James opened the little note card and he released a groan, as he was shown wrong once again by cruel fate.

James do be a dear and unpack the boxes and put up all of our things before you head out. I know that you don’t want to do it but if you do you may get a special thank you from me and maybe the others.

XXXXXXXXXX

Rarity

James saw the little kiss mark at the corner of the card where Rarity kissed it. Even if James really didn’t want to put up all the mares stuff there was no way he was going to win an argument about his laziness for not doing it. James went to the living room to sit on the couch and finish the sandwich. As James sat on the couch he looked between the boxes and where all the rooms were located. James finished the sandwich and got up from the couch and headed for his room. Once he was inside his room he grabbed his knife. When James was back down in the living room he heard the back door of his house open. James turned around to see that Lightning Bolt and Braveheart returned home. Seeing his two pets James got a brilliant idea. James walked up to Braveheart and asked him to carry the boxes to the correct rooms. Braveheart nodded his head and started collecting the boxes. James stood next to Lightning Bolt petting him as he waited for the manticore to finish. Braveheart finished moving the boxes and James headed for Twilight’s room to get started on unpacking.

James cut the tape off from all the boxes and opened them up. James saw that all of Twilight’s stuff was neatly packed and put away in bags and cases. James picked up on of the cases and opened it. Inside was some of Twilight’s shirts. James started picking up the packaged clothes and put them away in the correct place. James had Lightning Bolt help by having the wolf bring him more packaged items when he finished with the first set. James was able to get two of Twilight’s boxes done before he started to get bored. To keep himself somewhat entertained James went to his entertainment room and plugged in his phone to the speaker system. James set his music playlist on shuffle and went back to work.

James was putting Twilight’s stuff away until Lightning Bolt brought him a strange box. James looked at the box and saw that there was a key hole in front and on top it said secret. James shook the box and looked all around to see if he could figure what was inside but couldn’t come up with anything. James was tempted to look inside the box but push the thought to the back of his head. Sure they didn’t like to keep secrets from each other but since James had a secret that he hasn’t shared with anypony then it would be fair to let his mare have a secret that he didn’t know about. James set the box on her dresser as he finished putting away her books in a nice organized fashion. James could have put them in any order since she was going to organize multiple times anyway but he thought why not have some organization to it.

James headed towards Rainbow’s room so he could unpack her things. Rainbow didn’t have a lot of stuff that she brought with her since most of her utensils were made of cloud. James cut open the box and got down to work. Most of Rainbow’s clothes consisted of training bras and tank top shirts but James didn’t mind. As he sorted through the clothes and had stuff brought to him he saw that Rainbow did own some nice street clothes along with some dresses. James never got to see what Rainbow would like in some of the dresses. Rainbow was never much for dressing up but James couldn’t lie saying that she didn’t look beautiful in the dress. James continued to put away all the clothes until he was given another box. James saw that it was the same as what Twilight had but it did belong to Rainbow because of the colorful look and the clouds. James shook his head and place the box on her dresser and left it at that.

James was in Pinkie’s room and he could handle the amount of pink that he saw. Before James would have to shield his eyes so that he could see inside the room. James didn’t mind the color pink but in her original room it was just too much for him. Now that Pinkie had a different room the amount of pink was a little less. After her room was finished Pinkie and James painted it a little more because she felt that it was not enough. James didn’t argue but told her not to go overboard with it. Pinkie for the first time that James saw was that she actually listened to his suggestion. She still had it painted pink but she was able to tone it down when she had some candy placed around the room. James cut open the box and started unpacking all the contents. The clothes that Pinkie had made James chuckle a little because of how cute they looked. Pinkie was so simple but could be drop dead sexy if she really wanted to. As James put the clothes away he saw that there was a little candy box that she had. James set it on her nightstand and read the note that was on it. The note said that anypony was open to have a piece of candy as long as they put their name and how many pieces they took. James grabbed a notecard and placed his name and the number ten as he took that many pieces of candy. James ate the candy as his music continued playing and then he was given another secret box. James put it on the dresser like he had the other two and moved on. This box was swirled pink and had some balloons painted on. Even though there were still eleven more rooms to go through there was still a chance that they all had secret boxes that were designed to show who owned them.

James was now in Aloe and Lotus’ room getting everything unpacked. James had to sort through all the bottles of lotions, scented candles, towels, and clothes so that he could get everything put away. Aloe and Lotus wore simple clothes that consisted mainly of t-shirts, skirts, and their headbands. They had some casual clothes but they seemed to favor wearing the same outfit more often than not. With the clothes put away James went back and forth with the lotions, scented candles, and towels getting them put away in their proper places. When James returned to the room he saw that Lightning Bolt was holding another box. James sighed as he grabbed the box and set it on their dresser for safe keeping. Before he even went to another room where he knew there would be another box he told Lightning Bolt to go dig them out and set them on the bed. Lightning Bolt gave a little bark showing that he understood and took off. With that out of the way James closed the spa room and went on to the next.

James couldn’t help but bob his head to the music that was playing as he was in Vinyl’s room. James went about cutting open the boxes and sorting through all the objects the DJ brought with her. James started with her clothes as she wore tank tops during when she went out for her shows but stopped wearing the very revealing ones that she had when she got together with James. James couldn’t help the smile that formed that Vinyl believed that the only one that should see her beautiful body was him. James found her signature goggles that she had and he hung them up on the wall where she could see them. James looked at the other two boxes and cut them open. James saw that inside them was some of her recording equipment. James moved the equipment to her work room and got it all set up for her to use. After the equipment was put away James saw the tiny secret box on the floor and he picked it up and placed it on the dresser.

James looked at the time and saw that it was nearing lunch time. James headed for the kitchen to make himself a quick sandwich since he still had eight more rooms to go. James made himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. James walked to Lightning’s room so he could get started. James saw that there was the secret box on her bed so he picked it up and placed it on her dresser. James then cut open the boxes and started sorting through them. James put away her shirts and practice suit that she brought which James still wondered how she and Spits even fit in them. The last time that he saw them in these suits it hugged their bodies so tight that he couldn’t stop thinking about it for days. James then moved the weights that she brought with her that she used to train her wings. Everything was in order in her room but made James feel slightly sore because of all the weights that he had to move.

James was now in Rarity’s room and he got started like he did all the others. James cut open the first box after he put away the tiny secret box that was on the bed. James moved all the ponyquins to her work room and placed them in the semicircle that she liked to have them in. James then grabbed the rolls of fabric and placed them in the slots that they belonged. James had the room organized but then decided that it was too clean in the workroom. He remembered that Rarity had an organized mess to her last workroom. James then grabbed various pieces of fabric and supplies and placed them in a pile near the edge of the room. Happy with his work James went to sorting her clothes. Rarity brought all of her dresses and James was glad that he went with the bigger closet for her room. As James got to the bottom of the box containing her clothes he felt his heart rate increase. James was holding one of her nightgowns but it was a see through nightgown. James could see that Rarity had made it because of the design and the way it felt. James quickly placed her nightgowns in the last empty space of her dresser and left.

James headed over to Octavia’s room so he could slow down his heartbeat. Once he was inside the cellist’s room he got to work. He placed that secret box on the dresser and cut open the boxes. As James sorted through Octavia’s casual clothing and her formal clothing he thought back to Rarity’s nightgown. If Rarity had made those for herself then what is stopping her from making it for the others. As James thought about it more his heart rate increased again as he thought about all of the mares wearing some version of that nightgown. James hit himself in the leg to stop his growing erection. There was no way that James was going to survive seeing something so spectacular but there was this deep down feeling that it was going to happen anyway. James put away the last of Octavia’s clothing and grabbed her old cello and moved it to her practice room. James nodded his head at the organized room and moved on.

James was in Lyra’s room and it felt really comforting. When she moved in to her room she really loved it. Lyra was shy at first to speak to James but after a while she went ahead and asked her question knowing that James would understand. She asked if she could add a little more color to her room. James could see that she was fidgeting in place from asking that question but he smiled at her and told her that she is welcome to do with it that she saw fit. The rooms mainly held a basic design and if the mares wanted to they could add more to it. James looked around her room and absorbed in the gold accents that her walls held. James grabbed her harp and moved it to the practice room being extra careful to not scratch the floors or her harp. James then placed the little box on her dresser and put her clothes away. Lyra was a really big fan of her green hoodie that she had and it made James happy.

James walked down towards Fluttershy’s room and saw that she even had a secret box. Even with James being certain that everyone of the mares had one of these little boxes he hoped that Fluttershy didn’t have one. Though seeing the box James just shrugged his shoulders since she was a grown mare and could do what she wanted. James cut open the first box and looked inside. Inside was various books on animals along with different kinds of feed for the animals. James took out the books and placed them on her bookshelf and picked up the box. James went outside to the back with the box and placed it in the shed. James went back inside and started sorting through her clothes. Fluttershy owned a lot of sweaters before she met James. James saw the few shirts that she owned and they were either her size or smaller. She still didn’t wear her shirts when she went out but at the house she wore them very often. Fluttershy still owned some of the sweaters and she wore them but no matter what she wore she was still very stunning. James still had to shake his head clear when he saw Fluttershy because his eyes still traveled. Everything was now sorted and James left for the next room.

James was now in Rose’s room and could smell the flowers that she was growing. James put away the little box that she had on her dresser. James went around and watered the flowers as he usually did when she was out. The flowers were quite beautiful and James couldn’t wait to move them outside in the front. Rose treated everypony here and James like they were all delicate flowers. She could understand how they all felt and was able to speak to them and care for them. Rose always stepped up to show that she could be useful to James when she joined. James said that she didn’t have to force herself to do things that she wasn’t comfortable with and she smiled at James. Rose took the advice to heart as she didn’t jump at every chance to help James when he required it. She would usually have another pony take a chance since it is only fair for them to closer to James. James sorted through all her seeds that she brought in a little bucket that she used to sort the different kinds of seeds. James put away all her clothes and the aprons that she had to work in when she was with her plants. James left happy knowing that Rose and not just her but Aloe and Lotus were getting along so well.

James was now in Trixie’s room and could feel the difference in the emotions that she had. Before Trixie would have this sense of loneliness and sadness that James could feel. As the time went by those feelings started to turn happy. James saw that outside was her caravan. James enjoyed the times that he traveled with her and helped her perform. After all of this James could feel the stars give off a warmth as he could feel the true happiness that was in the room. James placed the little box on the dresser and got to unpacking her boxes. Trixie still had her hat and cape and James made sure that they were put away nice and neatly in a place that she could get them. James smiled that Trixie was able to be fully open with him and the mares. James knew that she was a kind pony and was glad that she trusted in him to have his friendship and his love.

James was now in his beloved Spitfire’s room. When he entered he could feel the warmth that the room gave off from all the oranges and yellow. James looked around and saw that there were a few pictures of him that she had placed on her nightstand and dresser. James looked at the pictures as he remembered when and where they were taken. James placed the little box that she owned but it did have one difference. The other boxes just said secret but hers said secret for a special occasion. James shrugged since the occasion could be one of many things but he was ready for anything. James opened the boxes and started putting away her clothes. As he went through the clothes he saw the dress that she wore on their first date way back. James smiled at the happy memory of that first date. James felt that if it wasn’t for that first date he probably wouldn’t have been able to have any relationships with the mares. With all her clothes put away James went to the next box. There were more pictures in here that were for her and some for him. James put her new pictures around her room and he took his own. James left with a bright smile and a slight tear that came down his cheek at his feeling of happiness.

James went to his room and placed the pictures around his room. James looked at his watch and saw that it was one thirty in the afternoon. James headed downstairs so he could head for Sweet Apple Acres. James called his two animals and they came to him. James opened the door and they ran out of the house. The animals went about their outdoor play and had fun. James now headed down the road and went for the farm to check on Applejack. James wanted to make sure that she was okay and that he was still going to keep his promise to her.

Spa

Spitfire gave her call to Rarity and Fluttershy and was now waiting at the spa with the other eleven mares. She was pacing back and forth in anxiety as she waited. The others were trying to help calm her down since she was going to hurt herself. Spitfire knew that she needed to calm down but as she thought about it, it only made her worry more. Spitfire was about ready to hyperventilate until Rarity and Fluttershy finally showed up. She released the breath that she had been holding that she didn’t know she was holding. The other mares were able to calm down now that they saw that Spitfire was finally calming down. With all the mares present they all took their seats so they could talk.

“Okay now that we are all here I think we can get down to business.” Spitfire stated as she took her seat and looked at all the mares.

“The topic that is at hand is how to properly thanks James for everything that he has done. He stayed in town for an entire week helping to sate our heat and making us feel better. Granted we did go all out with him but he was willing to go along with it. I do know that there is also the matter of that dark side of his but that is something that we can talk about later. We could easily figure out how to help him but I feel that we need the help of the princesses just as a precaution.” The mares all nodded their heads in agreement as they thought about what Lyra told them. After that whole dream world incident she told them about that dark shadow and Nightmare Moon that was inside his head.

“Before we start though I would like to mention something.” Fluttershy spoke up but did so hiding behind her mane that she usually did. Spitfire looked at her and waved her hand across allowing her to continue what she had to say.

“James told me and Rarity that Applejack has been feeling really lonely since we haven’t gotten together in a long time. He also feels that it his own fault that we have been separated.”

“Why does James always blame himself for everything that has happened. If anything it’s our own fault that such a thing has happened.” Rainbow stated sounding a bit miffed that James was back to blaming himself for the problems that have happened. Spitfire looked at the five mares that were friends with Applejack. Twilight was sad and confused that James was blaming himself and that she had neglected AJ. Pinkie was smiling but she could see the sadness in her eyes that showed that she really missed the cowpony.

“You know that all of you are welcome to go and visit your friends. It not like we will do anything bad without you around. Though to show that I am sincere about what I am saying why don’t we all go and hang with Applejack after we thank James properly.” The mares all nodded to Spitfire’s idea as Twilight excused herself to call Applejack.

“Hey Applejack how you doing?”

“I’m doing good thanks for asking.”

“I want to apologize for out lack of time together.”

“Spitfire wants us all to get together and hangout.”

“This wasn’t her idea but was given by James.”

“James felt bad that he haven’t been hanging out so he made sure that we got together and spent some time together.”

“So I’ll see you later then AJ.” Twilight hung up her phone and joined the mares at the table again.

“Okay now that we have avoided a huge problem let’s get down to ideas that we can used to thank James.” The mares sat in silence as they thought of ideas. They all started spitting out ideas about what they could do but they couldn’t agree on anything. There were different ideas coming from the mares and they were getting slightly irritated that they couldn’t agree. As ideas were being thrown around Octavia remembered what they all did during the heat season.

“Um girls I think I may have something to help with this.” Octavia stated as she looked around a little nervous that this wouldn’t work. Spitfire gestured for her to continue because she wanted to hear this idea.

“Well I know that heat season is over and everything but I was thinking this. How about we combine all of our ideas that we used to seduce James to make him feel really happy. I know that we remember all the stuff that we did to get his attention and I am very certain that it would work.” The mares all stared at each other as they thought this through. Spitfire asked for a vote and it was unanimous. Spitfire nodded her head as they closed their meeting and headed back home to get everything set up.

Sweet Apple Acres

James was walking down the cobblestone path as he just let his mind wander. James thought about what he could say to AJ to make her feel better but couldn’t think of anything. James was nearing the farm and decided to just go in with a friendly attitude. James saw AJ and Soarin on the porch in a swinging chair. James guessed that Mac was out in the fields while Cheerilee was out teaching the foals. Bonbon and Carrot Top were also nowhere to be seen but James guessed that they were at their jobs. When James got closer to the farmhouse he could see that AJ was really depressed. Even with knowing the answer to his question he had to ask.

“Hey AJ how are you doing?”

“It’s nothing for you to worry about James.” James could see that she was smiling. James did a mental slap that she would even try to lie to him. Being the element of honesty doesn’t really help a pony in the lying department. James looked over at Soarin so he could give him a straight answer.

“She has been feeling a bit down since she hasn’t been able to see her friends.”

“I’m sorry that you have been separated from your friends. I do feel really bad about all of this. I really wish that I could do something to get all of you together.” Soarin smiled at James glad that he was trying his hardest to fix this situation. Soarin was trying his hardest to make sure that his mares were happy and was glad that James was willing to help look after them. Soarin could see that AJ was starting to smile a little. Silence was starting to show but before it got too intense AJ’s phone was ringing. AJ got off of Soarin’s lap as she went to go answer it.

“I’m doing fine Twi. What about you?”

“So what did you want to talk about?”

“Yeah I’m sorry that I haven’t tried to say anything about.”

“Well tell Spitfire I say thank you for the kindness.”

“Well then I guess I need to say thank you to James then.” AJ hung up her phone and returned back to James and Soarin. AJ gave James a big hug as tears of joy streamed down her face. James returned the embrace with his own as he pat her back. AJ let go of James as she went to Soarin and gave him a kiss.

“Thanks James. I am really grateful to have a friend like you. I’m also glad to have a great coltfriend like Soarin to keep me cheery and my old self the best that he can.” James gave a slight nod to the couple as he gave a genuine smile. Seeing the time James told them goodbye and waved as he left.

James arrived at his home and was astonished to see what his house looked like. The house looked like it during the days the mares were in heat. James noticed the little star trial and the rose petal trail. James could hear that soothing melody and could smell the scented candles. James looked to the nightstand expecting a little note and saw that there was one. James opened the note and had little fireworks come popping out of it. James read the letter to see what his mares wanted from his this time.

James

Please come to the master bedroom. We have a special surprise for you and a little thank you for everything.

XXXXXXXXXX

Rarity, Twilight, Spitfire, Rainbow Dash, Rose, Aloe, Lotus, Lightning Dust, Pinkie Pie, Octavia, Vinyl, Lyra, Fluttershy, and Trixie

James saw fourteen different shades of lipstick on the note showing that every mare was present during its creation. James set the note down and did as he instructed. James reached the doors that lead to the master bedroom and he steeled himself for what is to come. James took one big breath as he opened the door to be greeted by darkness. James took another breath as he moved the dimmer switch up. When James turned in the general direction of the bed he started to breath heavily. James saw all fourteen of the mares sprawled out on and around his king sized bed. James couldn’t think of any words since he couldn’t process what he saw very well. James fainted right where he was standing. As he was passed out on the floor his nose started to release copious amounts of blood.

The mares walked up to James prone body and picked him up. Spits sat on the bed as James was brought to the bed. As James was laid on the bed the mares removed his clothes and laid his head on was on Spitfire’s lap. James was regaining conscience and when he did he saw that he was on Spitfire’s lap and she was humming a little tune from her fillyhood. James tried to get up so that he could relieve her legs of the pressure of his head but found it hard to get up. James moved his head and saw that every mare had their tail wrapped around his legs and arms. On his chest was Octavia, Vinyl, Aloe, Lotus, and Rose as they covered him like a blanket keeping him warm. James laid his head back down and looked Spitfire in the eyes. After a few seconds of staring Spitfire began to speak.

“We really want to thank you for everything that you did James. You are also not allowed to go anywhere until we have satisfied you with our gift.” James couldn’t help the blush that showed on his face. Spitfire giggled at James’ blush as she went back to humming and stroking his hair.

As they laid there for a bit Spitfire put the plan into motion. She snapped her fingers and Lightning Dust and Pinkie Pie jumped up on the bed. They acted like cats once again as they rubbed along James’ arms and shoulders. Once they were done rubbing over his arms they laid down on either side of him. Spitfire snapped her fingers again and Aloe and Lotus got up off of James. Once the spa mares were up they went ahead and gave James a very comforting massage. James relaxed under their skilled touch as they removed the kinks in his muscles that formed during heat season. As he was being massaged Lightning Dust and Pinkie continued to act like his loyal cats and wrap their tails around his arms. Once they were wrapped they went about purring loudly and continuing to brush up against his body. As this went on Spitfire covered James’ chest to keep him nice and warm. As she had him covered she lowered her head and gave him deep passionate kisses.

Spitfire snaps her fingers for the third time and this time James is joined by Rainbow Dash and Trixie. The two mares laid down on either side of James’ legs and take a cat nap waiting to be queued for the next act. The two mares were purring like little kittens as they slept next to James’ legs. Spitfire snaps her fingers again and Lyra begins to play on her harp as Twilight makes a little star show. James sighed at the relaxing melody and the nice little star show that he was given. Spitfire snapped her fingers again and Lightning Dust and Pinkie Pie licked his arms. Rainbow Dash and Trixie started licking his legs. James could feel these licks were those of somepony licking a sucker and enjoying the flavor. Spitfire snaps her fingers and the second to the last of the role playing cats join in. Rose and Vinyl jumped up on the bed wrapping their tails around James. Vinyl laid down next to Lightning Dust and Rose laid down next to Pinkie Pie.

Spitfire snapped her fingers and then Octavia joins Lyra by playing on her cello to help enhance the melody. The enhancement of the melody help to accent the star show that James was watching. James had a bright smile at everything that was going on proud of all the hard work that his mares put into this. As this goes on his cats Vinyl and Rose moved around trying to catch the little stars of light. James gave a small smile as the two of them looked very cute as they tried to catch the stars and were confused as to why they couldn’t catch them. On Spitfire’s next snap Rarity and Fluttershy joined Aloe and Lotus in their massage. Rarity used her magic to loosen his muscles and Fluttershy used her delicate touch to help relax James. James couldn’t help the small groans that escaped his mouth as he was given a good massage. Rarity and Fluttershy decided that they were done with the massage and joined Rainbow Dash and Trixie by being cats themselves.

Spitfire gives one final snap and this was the queue for the mares to increase their efforts. Aloe and Lotus went deeper into the massage and James could feel his body just completely relax. James was lost in the enticing melody of the harp and cello as their sounds became one making a perfect harmony. The star show became more brilliant as it made a little show of everything that James had done. Rarity, Fluttershy, Vinyl, and Rose continued to sleep next to James. Lightning Dust, Pinkie Pie, Trixie, and Rainbow Dash increased their licks taking in the taste of James not wanting to forget him.

The evening was finished as the mares all lay around James. James was in the center of the bed and all the mares were now with him. The mares kept all their tails wrapped around him as he could feel that his body wanted to go to sleep. Before he could fall asleep James could feel something warm hit his face and he looked around to see where it was coming from. James saw that there were tears on Spitfire’s face and she was smiling. James wiped away her tears and asked her a question.

“Hey why are you crying Spits?” James was slightly concerned that Spitfire was feeling bad. Spitfire moved her face close to James’ and gave him a deep passionate kiss. She broke off the kiss and started to explain her tears of joy.

“I’m really glad that you saved me from that manticore those several months ago. I’m also glad that you didn’t die during when it attacked you.” Spitfire then kisses James deeply again showing how truly happy that she was. James gladly returned the kiss with one of his own and Spitfire was happy to let his tongue dominate hers. When the kiss broke off James set his head down as he let sleep take him over.

Once James was asleep Spitfire looked over to Twilight and nodded her head. Twilight knew what she wanted so she started to focus her magic. As she focused her magic the little boxes that each of them had began to show up. Twilight handed the boxes out to the mares so they could get their contents. They all looked at each other with slight blushes with what they had planned next. Spitfire looked down at James and couldn’t help but smile at James. She knew there was no way that James was going to say no to the second part. Once the boxes were unlocked Twilight set them all to the side and keeping the lids closed. Octavia, Lyra, and Twilight joined all the mares on the bed so they could get some rest. They all huddled together as they kept James warm and safe smiling as they slipped off into sleep.

Dream Realm

James was in an open garden looking around. James recognized the garden as the one at the palace in Canterlot. James walked around the garden looking for the courtyard. After several minutes of walking James found Luna sitting at a little table enjoying some tea. Luna saw James standing near the stone pillars waiting to be invited over to join her. James walked over to Luna and as he did so he could hear some fillies and colts. James enjoyed the sounds as he sat at the table with Luna who offered him a cup of tea. James took the cup of tea and took a little sip of the tea. James was never a fan of sweet tea, he preferred the tea to be strong because he like the flavor.

As they were sitting at the table James could see some fillies and colts running around and playing. James couldn’t make them out but it wasn’t because he couldn’t see them clearly. The little foals were shadowy keeping them a mystery to who they really are. Seeing the shadow on the foals James couldn’t help the worry that was running through his body. James turned to Luna to see if he was having a nightmare or that Shadow and/or Nightmare Moon were messing with him again. Luna gave him a huge smile showing that everything was okay. James was able to calm down and enjoy watching the little foals play. James wished that he could see who they were but their identities were to remain hidden.

The shadow foals turned and saw James sitting with Luna. One by one they came running towards James. James saw that there were seventeen little foals. There were three sets of two that were staying very close to each other. James could tell that they were in some way related to each other but James still couldn’t tell who. The foals then started to climb all over James and laugh as they did so. James let them do as they please as they weren’t causing any true harm. James was pulled from the foals when one of them spoke to him.

“I love you daddy.” James’ eyes grew wide as he looked at the foal that he guessed said it. James shook his head hoping that he heard the foal right. After a bit the foals looked at him and said the same thing in unison. James now realizing that he didn’t mishear them passed out. The shadowy foals looked at James as he was passed out on the green grass. They looked over to Luna who couldn’t help but chuckle at James’ reaction to this scenario. Luna lead the foals away into the castle as she left James lying on the grass. Luna was certain that James was going to act this way but he needed to see something that might help with his darkness. James didn’t know that Luna was watching over him during his sleep to see if the darkness was growing. There were only a couple of times that it grew but then finally stopped. The darkness showed no signs of moving and seemed to be waiting. Hoping that this might help James in the long run she wished him a good night as the courtyard, the foals, the castle, and herself disappeared.

Author's Notes:

Thanks to ErikTheSoulReaper for the challenge to make this a long chapter as well for the next one and the idea on these chapters.