“Your highness? It’s almost three in the afternoon; are you sure you don’t want something to eat?”

“Already three? By the bucking gods- WHY wasn’t I awaken sooner?!”

“Y-You said that you wanted to be left alone!”

“And you listened to me?! By the gods you two are single-minded!”

The two changeling servants flinched as Adalricus continued to criticize without mercy. He wobbled as he struggled to drink from the wine bottle that was brought to him two nights ago. While there was barely enough for a sip, he held it against his lips for at least ten seconds before tasting that single drop. “AH!” he gasped.

“Y-Your highness- You really shouldn’t be drinking-”

The changeling servant yelped as Adalricus suddenly threw the wine bottle against the wall near where she stood. It caused the other changeling to scramble and immediately leave the room in fear while the first changeling was purely stunned.

“Clean that up!” Adalricus yelled in a drunken rage. He started mumbling some less audible words as he made his way to his large mattress. Funny enough, the wine on the wall was the first time he had made am actual mess for the past week. “And get me some empanadas!” he added angrily.

Obeying her lord’s will, the changeling nodded and scrambled out of her room only to run into another changeling of high status. “O-Oh please forgive me-”

“Drunk again huh? By the gods…” Raúl sighed in disappointment as he allowed the changeling to go about her business. Walking in the room, he turned his head to acknowledge where the sound came from and laughed. “Really, throwing wine in your own room? The last time you dirty your room was when you were a youngling!” laughed Raúl.

“Oh piss off!” growled Adalricus. He finally managed to get under the covers and bury himself away from his issues. “What do you want anyway?” he grumbled.

“Just wondering if you wanted to see the country-side for a bit; it’s been quite some time since you left your room parce.” Raúl sat at the end of the bed before asking, “What’s on your mind?”

“Two days is not ‘quite some time’ worthy…” Adalricus slightly popped his head out and against the pillows. “Besides, where have you been lately?”

“Well I did just return from the diplomatic meeting between our kind and Celestia’s. Only five hours away, but we did need to spend a few days finalizing on some future events that we hope to do together,” Raúl explained cheerfully.

Adalricus blinked slowly as he grumbled something and buried his face into the pillow before asking, “How is Twilight?”

“Well, thankfully. She asked for you and sends her regards,” said Raúl. Turning his head towards the lazy prince, he added, “They all asked for you Adalricus.”

Adalricus said nothing as he shifted his position and looked at Raúl.

Raúl sighed softly as he said, “I do wish that you came with me. After all, you’re the most appealing changeling in their eyes and it would have been good with strengthening the relations between our two species.”

Adalricus yawned loudly before answering with, “It would still be hard convincing my mother the benefits of such. If anything she would have chained me down making sure that I didn’t leave again without her consent.” Adalricus looked at the ceiling as his thoughts brought him back to the times when they were in Ponyville. He did wonder what his life would have been like had he never came to Ponyville with Raúl and shared such experiences with all of them.

“True, but you would be surprised with how all beings can change. After all, you did prove to Celestia and her subjects just how changelings can really be with less prejudice is involved. Should you be proud for that no?” Raúl asked with a smirk.

“I suppose you’re right,” Adalricus admitted. “But it doesn’t matter now does it?” he then asked with a sigh.

Raúl shook his head slowly. “It actually does. I’ll leave you alone,” he said before standing up. “I have a guest to tend to.”

With Adalricus left alone, he allowed himself to day dream of a more appealing time. Just being with Fluttershy on that hike that they did together was so nice. The thought brought a smile to him as he stood up straight and looked out the window, admiring the blue sky and white clouds. The sounds of birds chipping and the scent of flora brought pleasant feelings into the recently depressed prince. “…” Yet, his smile vanished as he was reminded that he was living past those special times.

“Adalricus?”

Turning his head slightly, he stubbornly answered with, “What is it?” Yet what he saw before his very eyes left him speechless.

Fluttershy continued to look into the eyes of the changeling who was obviously stunned completely. She did not smile, nor did she frown. She only looked at him without saying a word due to the fact that she wanted to give him as much time as possible to comprehend that this was reality. Just as before, the sounds of birds and scent of flower-life was left unchanged, as a gentle cool breeze came into the room blowing their manes gently.

Adalricus’ feelings became completely volatile as this was the least expected thing to occur to him since the day that they met. He wanted to say something to Fluttershy who was actually right here, physically present next to him and not far away from him. However, as he attempted to muster up the words that he wanted to say so badly, something else occurred. “…” He immediately engulfed himself in green fire.

Fluttershy’s expression reacted accordingly to his sudden change since she was not expecting that. What stood before Fluttershy was the same Adalricus that she knew since the beginning, instead of the real Adalricus that she only just met a few seconds ago. “…” Her mouth slightly opened as she wanted to say something, only for her to suddenly giggle and say, “Adalricus, cut that out.”

Adalricus’ expression softened only slightly when she said that, causing him to also look to the side while unsure of how to respond.

“Adalricus, just show me how you really look like again,” Fluttershy said softly. She gave a shy smile as she could tell that she was the reason why he didn’t want to show her how he really looked like. “It’s okay, really!”

However, Adalricus only turned his body slightly away from her, not wanting to reveal his true self again. Yet that all changed when he suddenly felt her gentle touch on his cheek, causing him to give her his full attention yet again.

“Please Adalricus! I want to see the real you!” Fluttershy begged softly, showcasing a frown that caused the prince to cave in.

Gently reaching for her hand with one, Adalricus began to tremble slightly as he touched her hand. “Flutter…” Tears began to pour out of his eyes before he was covered in green flames yet again. “…shy-!” he managed to finally say, before allowing the tears to flow out of his eyes and pull her closer after revealing his true form.

“Ah!” Fluttershy gasped as his sudden affection took her by surprise. All she could do was hug him back happily as he continued to weep and tremble while holding her closer.

“I-…. I….I love you so much!” he managed to say, despite the crack in his voice. “Don’t ever leave me alone again!” he added, as his face was flushed with tears and redness. “I never want that feeling ever again! I want to be with you every single second for the rest of my life!” he added, controlling himself as he hugged her tighter. “I just can’t live without you anymore!”

“I-” Fluttershy started, allowing her feelings to get the better of her as well. With tears coming out as well from her end, allowing herself to give in to all of the emotional build up that she’s had to deal with for so long. “I-I missed you too Adalricus-!” she said, cracking her voice as well.

Both shut their eyes tightly as Adalricus hugged Fluttershy while stroking her back and mane. The world around them continued on without care to the fact that they were reunited yet again. They could have stayed like this for hours had it not been for something that came to Adalricus’ mind. “How is this possible?” he asked.

Slightly pulling away from Adalricus while holding his hands, Fluttershy said, “Well Twilight brought along with her to the meeting…”

One day ago

“You know, I’ve really missed some of the stuff that Surgarcube Corner can make,” Raúl admitted.

Pinkie Pie giggled as they laid on the grass while looking up towards the sky. Having sex five times in one hour really made them wearily and they really needed to recover after all of that. “Yeah sometimes I take what’s available to me for granted until it’s not anymore. Funny how life works huh?”

Raúl nodded slightly in agreement as he said, “Well I am really hungry right now…at least I think I am. Eh maybe I am just not thinking clearly since I ate so much a few hours ago. How about you?”

Pinkie Pie shrugged as she said, “Well I am not sure that I want to eat; I am thinking more on finding Fluttershy since she said that she was going to be in Twilight’s tent until today’s meeting was over. But I just want to lie here for a while longer…”

Nodding in agreement, Raúl shifted his position and looked at Pinkie before asking, “I still haven’t figured out on how to get her into the castle itself; what would you do Pinkie?”

Pinkie Pie blinked as he asked her that question. “Well how were you planning to get me into the castle?” she asked.

“What do you mean ‘how’? It’s no issue at all if it involves you; Fluttershy is known amongst Adalricus’ parents and that means that they know that she’s the reason why Adalricus risked his own life,” Raúl explained with a sigh. “They couldn’t care less if you came with me and visited Adalricus. As of now, there’s a conflicting interest between Queen Chrysalis and King Sombra over if Fluttershy would be allowed into the kingdom or not.”

“What? You mean they actually disagree on how they feel about Fluttershy?” Pinkie Pie asked with a surprised tone. When Raúl nodded, she asked, “Well who is it that likes Fluttershy and who is it that doesn’t want her near their son?”

“King Sombra seems to favor seeing them together while Queen Chrysalis continues to argue that she’s the reason that he almost lost this life. But I do know that King Sombra is quite persistent with how he feels about the situation,” Raúl explained. “So it can be either good or bad should we attempt to bring Fluttershy without knowing how things have settled between them now.”

“Huh, I didn’t think that Sombra would be the one that chooses Adalricus’ side…you think that with all that time being isolated, he would be the least compassionate one of the bunch!” Pinkie Pie pointed out.

“Yeah he is full of surprises Pinkie. I don’t know what it is but he is less cold-hearted that many would expect from a dark unicorn such as him,” said Raúl.

“Tell me about it.”

Raúl blinked as he realized that Twilight had found the two of them. “Twilight?” he asked.

“I see that you two have finally caught up together,” she said with a friendly smile before sitting down.

“Hey Twilight! So where is Fluttershy? I thought that you would have went to go get her?” asked Pinkie.

“Well I was but I didn’t want her to attract too much attention since she is a little more well-known amongst both our species. I take it that Adalricus’ affection for her became a hot topic when he left Ponyville correct?” Twilight asked. When Raúl nodded, she then said, “Thus maybe it’s best if we all go to her together.”

Unable to argue with her logic, both Raúl and Pinkie Pie followed the Alicorn back to her large tent. After ten minutes, they found a large purple tent that was visibly guarded by a pink barrier. Naturally, an opening began to expose the closer the three of them walked to the tent, allowing them to enter without trouble and find themselves surrounded by furniture that made Twilight’s guests feel cozy.

“Make yourselves comfortable,” suggested Twilight.

“How big is this tent?” Raúl asked aloud. Honestly, the inside gave him a completely different impression compared to what the outside did.

“Pretty big actually!” said Pinkie who started to walk past him. “We even have separate mini rooms for each of us to sleep in!”

Raúl let out a low whistle as he followed closely. Did not know that these things could come in this size…Fluttershy! Raúl let out a visible smile as he saw the very important pony appearing from behind a set of curtains, also giving a similar reaction as they moved quickly to one another.

“Raúl!” Fluttershy said happily as she embraced him in a caring matter.

“It’s nice to see you Fluttershy,” said Raúl with an affectionate hug as well. As they broke apart, he added, “I still can’t believe that you actually came…I wished that Adalricus was here as well.”

“Yeah, I would have liked to see him as well,” Pinkie confessed as she grabbed an apple. “… Bah, not as good as AJ’s…”

Both Twilight and Raúl exchanged a glance of sadness as Fluttershy lowered her head in disappointment. Pinkie Pie acknowledged the immediate mood swing and frowned as well before moving to Fluttershy’s side.

“W-Why didn’t he come?” asked Fluttershy.

Raúl sighed as he rubbed his neck before answering with, “He had no motivation whatsoever to attend this meeting. It’s as if he’s lost faith in what he believed was possible between our two species.”

Twilight shook her head. “Surely that’s not-”

“Well, that and the likelihood that his mother would not allow him to leave the safety of their kingdom. Hell he’s lucky that he’s even allowed to look over his land from his personal balcony without being monitored,” Raúl explained.

Fluttershy lifted her head slightly. “W-Would he have attempted to come if he knew that I was here?” she asked curiously.

Raúl simply looked at Fluttershy for a few seconds before looking at Pinkie Pie, unsure of what to say exactly. “He cares about you, that much I do know.”

“Well you have an idea of how to get Fluttershy with Raúl right?” Pinkie Pie asked. “I mean, like you said: his dad welcomes the idea of Fluttershy coming to see him and it’s only his mom that is against it, right?”

“Wait, Sombra is on terms with the idea of seeing them together?” Twilight asked with a surprised tone. And I thought that he was cold-hearted compared to Chrysalis… I suppose you really can’t judge something by its cover… Something suddenly came to the Alicorn’s mind. “Um, Raúl? What would happen if Fluttershy was brought to your castle should they reject her from visiting?”

Raúl shrugged as he looked at Fluttershy who was also curious. “Well it’s not like they can do anything to her aside from kicking her out of their home. I mean, they would not dare bring any harm to Fluttershy especially when they know that their heir holds strong feelings for her,” he explained with a smirk.

That seemed to relieve Twilight as she said, “Well that’s good to know.”

“Buuuuuuut what’s the plan then?” Pinkie Pie asked.

All three mares immediately focused their attention on the changeling who was closest to the royal family. He chuckled as he rubbed his neck repeatedly. “Well…”

Twenty Minutes before the present time

“Um, Raúl? Just what are you doing?”

“Don’t worry about it fella. Just return to your post.”

“B-But you’re bringing-”

“I said, don’t worry about it!”

The guard yelped as he yielded and returned to his post as Raúl continued to walk forward with his unwelcomed guests. Thankfully, no other guard challenged Raúl as he continued to walk up the stairs before coming across the room that he was looking for. Without hesitating, he opened the door and immediately called out, “Your highness.”

Queen Chrysalis continued read from a book that was suggested by one of her royal subjects. She was also being tended to, as the changelings around her were tending to her long green mane and her feet as she wore a white robe to cover her nude body. It was clearly a time for her to relax and not stress about anything whatsoever. “What is it?” she asked before slowly adverting her eyes upwards to acknowledge her son’s right-hand.

“Guests for your son.”

Her eyes slightly widened as she heard those words. “What are you-” She froze as she finally took note of who stood behind him. Never did she expect for Raúl to bring such figures into her own home and so casually without care in the world. It became apparent that she was not pleased once the changeling servants immediately recognized the situation and immediately flew past Raúl and his guests at first chance. Safe to say, Queen Chrysalis was going to kill someone right now.

“WHAT IS THIS?!” snarled the changeling queen. She glared heavily towards the ponies that stood behind Raúl with little fear.

“As I said before your highness: these are guests for Adalricus and I thought that it would only be right that they made themselves known before seeing your son,” Raúl explained simply. “I mean, it would just be rude if we did not pay our respects, no?”

“THIS was your plan? Just come straight forward and announce our purpose here?” Pinkie Pie asked with a disappointed look. Even she had her standards and thought that this was a stupid idea.

“You have some nerve acting as if betraying me isn’t worse than being ‘rude’!” snarled the changeling queen. She made some intimidating advances that would obviously cause uneasiness to those who stood in her path. “I should have you hanged or-”

“What do you mean, ‘betraying you’? This is no betrayal of any sorts your highness,” Raúl explained. “This is just me making sure that your son does not isolate himself for the rest of his life.”

“What?”

“Adalricus needs this Queen Chrysalis, and I am sorry if you disagree but it’s the truth. It wouldn’t right of us to deny Adalricus happiness that he rightfully deserves!” Raúl said firmly.

“Have we not wanted that for our child?” said a deep voice.

Raúl and his guests turned to acknowledge the dark lord himself making his entrance. He wore a silver robe and wore no crown, indicating that this was a casual day for him. His bearing nonetheless, still remained consistent when intimidation was most needed. He kept a calm expression however, as if it mattered little with who stood in his presence. “What is this Raúl?” he asked.

Raúl simply gave a slight bow before answering with, “Guests for your son Adalricus, King Sombra. I figured that it would bring him out of isolation given that these ponies are special to him and would surely bring back the Adalricus that we all know and love.”

King Sombra’s expression soften lightly as he crossed his arms in response. He looked at the ponies that stood between him and Raúl. “…” To his right, a pink pony that bared an odd-looking mane. She simply blinked and continued to stare at him without a single care in the world. It was almost as if she was curious. To his left however, he saw a pony that did her best to avoid eye-contact and clearly intimidated by him. This time however, King Sombra blinked as he moved slightly closer to look at the timid Pegasus and took note of her features. “…!”

He uncrossed his arms and began to examine her features with only his eyes, although he was close to actually touching her. He hesitated as if he was in doubt about something. “Could it be…?”

“I-I-I am s-sorry?” she asked, unsure of where he was going with this.

Queen Chrysalis however knew exactly where he was going with this. “No…it couldn’t-!”

Raúl nodded with a smile. “This is her, this is Fluttershy,” he said softly.

Fluttershy nodded slightly as she still did her best to avoid eye-contact with Adalricus’ father. “I-I-It’s a-a-a pleasure to m-meet you face to face,” she said humbly. Of course, this was only because he was Adalricus’ father. Had the situation been different, she would have avoided even acknowledging this dark and powerful unicorn.

“Annnnnnnnnnnnd I am Pinkie Pie!” Pinkie said cheerfully with a small wave.

“Why…” Queen Chrysalis glared at Fluttershy with so much hate that it was difficult for Fluttershy to not turn and acknowledge it face to face. “WHY is she here?! WHY did you bring her here knowing that she’s the reason why my son nearly lost his life?!?!” she snarled angrily.

Silence soon followed as all simply stared at the angered queen, who continued to breathe uneasily and glare endlessly. She clearly was far from happy just knowing that Fluttershy was present and before her. Why, she could simply rip open her throat in an instant! Yet, something was holding her back from doing what she desired so much. What could it be she wondered, as it was a mystery to her with what was preventing her what she wanted.

“Chrysalis, enough.”

All soon focused their attention on the dark lord himself, clearly not pleased with what he had heard. He gave a distasteful glare, as if she had just insulted their own son. He continued to glare at her as she returned the same expression, clearly feeling betrayed by one who planted his seed into her. Even Raúl was awed by what just occurred, as he never expected King Sombra to easily tell Queen Chrysalis to silence herself almost instantly.

“We lack the right to blame either of them for Adalricus discovering what he desires the most. He has fallen for this pony and risked his own life just to be with her. No manipulation could possibly be done by her.” King Sombra gestured towards Fluttershy by extending out his hand to her. “She bares pure innocence by her morals; I can easily sense her overall character not just from what Raúl has told us, but just from her presence beside us,” he explained.

“Gah! I cannot believe what I am hearing!” Chrysalis snarled. Her horn glowed and the walls began to crack, indicating danger and causing both ponies to move closer to Raúl who began to fear the worst. For King Sombra however, he was far from intimidated. “How can you easily side with them?! How can you simply forgive them?! HOW CAN YOU SOMBRA?!”

“Because I am one who is gifted with wisdom and not ignorance; I do not allow my anger to better my judgement,” said Sombra.

So he IS still angry, Raúl realized.

“You’ve become soft Sombra…” Chrysalis shut her eyes and turned away as she felt betrayed by even those whom she considered trustworthy. Do none of them care how I feel about this? Of course not…why would they? After all, I am the horrible unappealing queen of an unappealing race… She trembled slowly as she lowered her head and allowed her own mane to hide her face. Small tears began to form as her emotions were now getting the best of her. “…!”

Chrysalis’ head lifted as she felt a familiar hold on her body, gently wrapping around her as if to secure her from breaking free. She could feel his chin resting on her mane while his breath could be felt making contact with her sensitive horn. His gentle strokes relaxed her, reminding her of a time when he was more affectionate towards her. King Sombra continued to hold her close as Queen Chrysalis began to shut her eyes while he whispered, “You’re not a terrible mother Chrysalis.”

“…” She gently held the arms that was wrapped around her, saying not a word to him.

“You only care for his well-being and are naturally protective to what happens to him. And because of what happened to him, you feel as if you did not protect him well-enough and feel the need to attack any who you feel poses a threat to Adalricus. You feel as if it’s only right that you double your efforts to take no risks whatsoever, not wanting to believe that our son had placed himself in this situation. It’s easy when you don’t want to fault your child at all no?” Sombra asked gently. “But we have to accept the fact that we all somehow have a part in this, including Adalricus himself.”

“Tch!” mumbled Chrysalis. “So Adalricus should be lectured and spoken down upon?” she asked, not finding that idea appealing.

King Sombra chuckled as he said, “Well, yes, yes he should due to his reckless endangerment. But the point that I am trying to make is that we can’t allow ourselves to give into our anger when there’s an opportunity to make things right. Redemption is available for all, and we must seize that opportunity for his sake.”

Queen Chrysalis said nothing as they stood there together for at least half a minute while their guests continued to watch them, pondering of how she felt after hearing his words. After an appropriate amount of time, she began to cry before saying, “You’re…you’re wrong Sombra. It is I who is responsible for all of this.”

King Sombra raised an eyebrow, and so did the others who stood in the same room.

“I never took him seriously enough, which is the reason why he left to begin with. I remember that on the day he left, a letter was found explaining why he left: he needed to spread his wings- figuratively- and have the space that I refused to give him. He said not to worry about him, that he was going to explore and see the world in the way that I never allowed him to. I can see now that I made him rebellious and never allowed him to live his age like he was suppose to. He wanted to claim what he felt was rightfully his: a life,” Queen Chrysalis confessed. She trembled even more as she allowed more and more tears to flow out of her while Sombra did not release her. “Who am I, Queen of the Changelings, to think that I have the right to give Adalricus happiness? What gives me the right after what I’ve drove him to?!” More tears flowed out of her as she finished with, “H-He hasn’t even s-spoken to me since he came b-b-back home!”

A sudden chuckle emerged from Sombra, taking everyone by surprise. “I thought you were his mother,” he said sweetly as he rested his chin on her shoulder, showcasing a rare smile.

Queen Chrysalis finally looked at him and ceased her tears, taking a moment to smile as she moved against his chest so that they could properly cuddle. King Sombra smiled more as he gently tended to her, stroking and rubbing her in an affectionate caring matter. She however took a moment to glance over at Raúl and the two ponies, who were humbly smiling at what they were seeing. Fluttershy did not shy away from making eye contact with the emotional changeling queen. “…” Queen Chrysalis broke slightly away from Sombra but held his hands. “You have my permission…Fluttershy.”

Fluttershy’s heart was filled with happiness as she gave a slight bow before remarking with, “Thank you your majesty.” As if on cue, Raúl bowed as well before he tapped her shoulder and gestured at her to follow him, leaving Pinkie alone with King Sombra and Queen Chrysalis.

Pinkie smiled as she looked at Chrysalis, who was confused by Pinkie Pie’s odd expression. “You’re a great mother Chrysalis!” she said cheerfully.

“EH-” Queen Chrysalis was stunned by what the pink pony just said to her, causing her to blush from embarrassment. By the gods; I’ve just lost credibility in my reputation…

Present Time

“…And after we heard glass breaking, he made me wait until he saw you first,” Fluttershy finished. She smiled as she added, “Your mother was really emotional and I think that she was completely honest with how she felt about you Adalricus.”

Adalricus’ eyes wondered about, having difficulty believing what he was hearing. His own mother allowed her own emotions to get the best of her and she was actually humble enough to admit it while in front of those whom she found unappealing. Mother…

Fluttershy watched as Adalricus suddenly moved off his bed and fixed his appearance before rushing out of his room…

“Are you sure that you don’t want to, Chrysalis? Perhaps a little food would help make you feel better after what you’ve gone through,” King Sombra explained.

Queen Chrysalis shook her head slowly as she continued to stare out the window, spotting Raúl with his special pony friend. “I am honestly just not in the mood-”

“MOM!”

Both Sombra and Chrysalis immediately turned to acknowledge their son’s presence. Sombra and Chrysalis were surprised that he immediately came to see them. “Adalricus-” Sombra started. However, Adalricus immediately moved towards his mother who was completely stunned. He actually called her “mom”.

“Adalricus-” Chrysalis was cut off as Adalricus immediately hugged his mother and pulled her closer. Chrysalis was now speechless as she slowly moved her own arms onto him, feeling his touch for the first time since he ran away. She couldn’t believe that her own son was finally making physical contact with her and by his own free-will. “Adalricus I-”

“I don’t hate you, mom,” Adalricus immediately said.

Queen Chrysalis did not know what to say. “I-I-”

“I never held any form of dislike towards you, mom. I only wanted to do more with my life and see what was available to me. I never wanted you to think that you were the reason why I left despite my frustrations with you. Because no matter what happens between us…” Adalricus pulled away slightly and finished with, “…you will always be my mother and I will always love you.” With that, Adalricus leaned forward and kissed his mother on her cheek. “Thank you…for what you have done for me.”

Chrysalis’ smile began to grow wider and wider as more and more tears flowed out of her eyes, feeling relieved that Adalricus spoke of his true feelings for her. Adalricus did not hate her, and he did not want her to think as such. It meant everything to her as they held their hands together in a gentle matter.

“I have to go…to her,” he said softly, nodding and breaking free from his mother in a gentle matter before nodding towards his father who shared the same gesture with him. He smiled as he rushed out of the room to be with his true love.

King Sombra chuckled slightly as he turned to see Queen Chrysalis holding both of her hands against her chest, completely touched by what just happened. He placed his hand on her shoulder as they then both watched the door entrance, as if expecting him to return…

Adalricus found himself back in his room, where Fluttershy remained in the same spot that he left her in. She was surprised by his sudden appearance, but happy nonetheless as he closed the door behind him and smiled. He slowly walked over to her and sat next to her before saying, “I just needed my mother to know that she’s still my mother…”

Fluttershy was touched by what Adalricus did, showcasing a large smile. “I am happy to hear that Adalricus,” she said.

Nodding with a smile, he said, “I am really sorry for everything Fluttershy. I don’t think that I was considerate enough when I first met you, thinking that things would simply work out without any issues. But I was wrong and for that, I am terribly sorry.”

Fluttershy’s expression soften when she heard his words. Sharing her opinion, she said, “It’s not your fault Adalricus; you were just purely optimistic thinking that nothing bad would occur. I-If anything, I would have thought the same way had I known about your secret sooner. After you were taken back to your kingdom, I-” Fluttershy paused as her smile began to vanish. “…I actually thought that I wasn’t going to see you again…”

Adalricus began to share the same emotions that Fluttershy was currently experiencing, as he then looked to the side. “…” He closed his eyes, thinking more and more about how he too felt the same way during their separation. “I don’t blame you Fluttershy; I was a coward. I should have kept more faith in our love like I was supposed to.”

“W-What? But you did-”

“No I didn’t Fluttershy!” Adalricus looked directly at her and said, “Had I did like I was supposed to, I would have revealed my true self to you the moment that I knew that we were meant to be together! But I- I had actually felt doubt because of the possibility that you feared what I was!” His face expressed nothing but pain. “I…I was foolish!”

Fluttershy was not happy seeing Adalricus allowing his guilt to get the best of him, especially when she was guilty herself. “A-Adalricus, you’re not entirely to blame; I actually did f-fear your kind. W-While I do believe that I could handle your reveal without the intervention that happened at P-Ponyville, I-I know for sure that I would have come to terms with it!” she explained sadly.

“So it never mattered? Even though I am a changeling?”

Fluttershy began to cry slightly as she hugged him before screaming, “I DON’T CARE!”

Adalricus held Fluttershy tightly as their feelings were completely mutual by this point. No more lies were between them now, and that meant that he could finally be happy with no regrets whatsoever.

Fluttershy pulled away with a smile as she ceased her tears. “It doesn’t matter-”

However, Fluttershy was immediately cut off by a sudden kiss that Adalricus had placed upon her. Despite her muffs and embarrassment, it did not prevent Adalricus from kissing her in a passionate matter. His feelings were beyond apparent, as he moved his hands all around her body before he shifted their position towards the center of the mattress. He carefully laid her body before he pulled away allowing them a second to breathe. However, Fluttershy had wrapped her arms around his neck, yanking him back down to finish the job that he started. This time, her tongue was in charge, attacking the contents of his mouth without mercy. The long changeling tongue that she discovered was interesting…to say the least. It was completely different than anything she ever experienced in her life, never imagining it to be as such. Such uniqueness was admired by Fluttershy, bringing the excitement of discovering something new and wonderful.

Of course, that did not mean that Fluttershy was oblivious to what the prince was doing to her at the same time. In fact, she was able to enjoy playing with her new friend as Adalricus began to strip her from what she currently wore, assisting him in the process. Thanks to her buttoned up shirt, their kiss did not need to break away as they then got to work on removing her pants. And thankfully for Adalricus, boxers and a robe was all that prevented her from seeing him naked. Thus minimal effort from them was all that was needed to get his clothing off. As for Fluttershy, her underwear was a different story since he wouldn’t stop groping her as a main priority. However, they did eventually manage to get that job done as well.

“Finally…” Adalricus was able to finally control his excitement as he lifted his body off of Fluttershy. She was breathing heavy but kept the familiar sweet smile that he loved so much. She didn’t seem to mind him staring at her body, as she only blushed to a certain degree while glancing at the side every few seconds. She would then look at him just the same just to see his smile.

Adalricus slowly moved his face against her collar bone, gently nibbling on it and her neck for a few seconds. He smirked as he heard her soft giggling before he continued to trail down her body in a gentle matter. His face soon laid comfortably between her large breasts, which held no disappointment whatsoever. He maintained both of them with a firm grip, before tilting his head slightly to kiss her left breast. He made sure to gently rub her breasts slowly but effectively before he lifted his head. He placed his lips around one nipple and began to trail his tongue around it.

“Nnnnh,” Fluttershy moaned softly. She blinked slowly as her breathing began to become irregular once again, indicating her arousal. Adalricus’ changeling tongue seemingly held more nerves than a stallion’s tongue and she could feel it. I-I thought that when we kissed- I was just that excited-? she wondered, realizing that Adalricus was going to make this experience something that she would never forget. “Adalricus~!!!” she whined, feeling his fingers pinching and tugging at her free nipple.

“Oh come on; I know that you’re not a virgin,” Adalricus said with a smirk. He decided to then suck on her breasts for a few seconds, causing her to produce some appealing noises. When he gave her a break, he added, “Or are you really that sensitive? If so, then you’re in trouble~”

“Eh?” she managed to ask, before releasing yet another moan.

Adalricus toyed with Fluttershy for quite some time before he moved his lips even lower, trailing his tongue around her belly button while he continued to squeeze her breasts. He applied more pressure the closer his tongue got to her actual sensitive hole, tickling her as he kissed it gently. Her belly button was completely venerable to his lips, causing the already-sensitive mare to squirm and giggle uncontrollably. Adalricus smirked as he didn’t realize just how sensitive her belly button was before he began to kiss it, causing her to suddenly jolt her legs and arms. He continued to toy with her nerves before he lowered his lips even more.

Such a tease, she thought.

Adalricus brushed his lips against her small diamond-shaped pubic hair before coming across her clit, gently surrounding it before nibbling on it. While he continued to pleasure her nerves, he made sure to take in her scent. It was satisfying being able to physically interact with her sexual side without any concern for any secrets hidden between them. In fact, Adalricus had only wondered just how long she would last once he began to really work on her. Regardless, he moved his hands under her thighs and slowly began to lift and spread her properly.

Finally finding himself in front of Fluttershy’s marehood, he took in a moment to fully realize that he was actually going to know how she really tasted. He moved his tongue against her soft moist slit and began to drag it up and down, slowly unfolding her bit by bit. Her taste was really something that Adalricus had never experienced before with any other female. It would be natural, given that she was a pony and he always spent his time with changelings, but he knew in his heart that she was unique in more ways than one. Her taste and smell was so appealing and addictive.

Soft moans escaped from Fluttershy as she felt his changeling tongue slowly but surely exposing her even more. Jolts of pleasure rushed throughout her body, making her react accordingly by biting her finger and shutting her eyes tightly while keeping a tight grip on the sheets. “Nhhh…”

“Ah…” Adalricus continued to lap at Fluttershy’s ragged flesh and enjoy the succulent flavor that her body produced. “Hmmm,” he managed to say, lapping up and sucking more and more of Fluttershy. His tongue then began to barrow into her with enthusiasm. Exploring her walls and tasting every inch of her made Adalricus to pant slightly as his heart raced. More and more excitement was sent throughout his body and causing him to rely on his animal-like instincts. Sucking and tongue attacking her crotch was the idea as he wanted to taste her in various places simultaneously. Thus he began to lick at her clit before back at her pussy. Then he moved lower to her anus before teasing between both of her holes just to continue her.

Fluttershy grew even redder as her eyes were tightly shut. She arched her body when she felt his fingers now playing a role in foreplay. Her wings were restless despite the fact that she was keeping her weight on them. This became easier during the few times that she lifted her body in reaction to the pleasure that Adalricus was causing her to experience. She finally opened her eyes after realizing that he was flipping her on to her stomach. She turned her head slightly to see that he repositioning himself as well and began to move his hand began her buns before moving his face into her neck.

Adalricus bit Fluttershy’s ear, causing the mare to gasp and flutter her wings for a split second. “Wow you’re sensitive to biting as well? Honestly Fluttershy, what are you not sensitive to?” Adalricus asked with a grin. He continued to bite and nibble on her ear as she pouted to what she was told. She’s cute when she’s angry!

“D-Don’t tease me!” she managed to say before yelping again. Adalricus used more than just his teeth and lips; she could feel his tongue trailing down her neck and moving to the bone portions of her wings. Adalricus seemingly knew how the anatomy of a Pegasus worked, as he somehow knew exactly how to touch and stimulate her by wings. It was even better as she felt his fingers moving in and out of her pussy without rest. In and out she felt them move, and more did she feel fingers entering her. “Nghhhh…yes~!!!”

Pleased with Fluttershy’s satisfaction, the Changeling prince happily began to move lower and lower to the prize once again. He kissed repeatedly alone the line of her spine and finally reached her tail. He blinked as it took him by surprise; it “flicked” at him once he kissed where her tail met her rear. Lifting her tail, he began to lick the other side where he trailed towards her anus again while he fingered her. He suddenly heard some coquettish laugher from the naughty mare herself.

“Nghhh…..heheh…..ahhhhhhh,” was heard. She bit her fingers again but managed to keep an eye opened while she enjoyed herself. Laugher from the naughty mare herself.

“Nghhh…..heheh…..ahhhhhhh,” was heard. She bit her fingers again but managed to keep an eye opened while she enjoyed herself. Feeling his changeling tongue toy with her ass while being fingered-banged at the same time, felt just so wonderful to her. Nhhhhh….oh yes…..oh Celestia YES! She continued to moan and wiggle her rear as he continued to eat her out before she felt him pulling away from her slightly.

“Ah,” he sighed in relief as he licked his lips. “Wonderful…but maybe I can get a turn?” he asked, grasping his penis and stroking it gently.

“O-Oh, sure!” Fluttershy said, turning on her side with a smile. Crawling over to the Changeling prince, Fluttershy seductively smiled at him as she reached for his penis, causing him to remove his hand and watch her. “Wow, you’re not completely hard?” she asked.

“I am one with experience,” he insisted.

Fluttershy giggled as she continued to stroke his penis repeatedly with one hand. Bigger and harder did it become even by the simple stroke that she used, causing her to become fascinated by what she witnessed. She became wetter as she heard some appealing sounds from him, causing her to immediately cup his testicles firmly and play with them.

“Ngh! By the gods Fluttershy-!” Adalricus managed to say. “Nghahhh…..ahhhhh!” he moaned, shutting his eyes as he held his head still. He clearly underestimated her experience with males.

Fluttershy took pride in making Adalricus feel wonderful as she continued to stroke him until she was pleased with the results. Looking directly at his penis, she slowly opened her mouth before she approached it and took in only the head. She sucked on it for a few seconds before she began to take more and more of his meat.

Adalricus finally opened his eyes to see that Fluttershy was edging closer to the base of his penis. She was not intimidated at all by his size and seemingly had no issues breathing properly through her nose. The Changeling prince finally got used to Fluttershy’s mouth after a minute of fellatio although he wondered what techniques she would use.

Fluttershy was expecting Adalricus’ penis to be different from a stallion’s but she was wrong. In fact, there were no holes (thankfully) with his malehood as she bobbed her head up and down. She could tell that Adalricus was pleased with her work since he was gently holding her head and pulling her mane back. And of course, she would pull his penis out of her mouth to tend to the sides with licks and nibbles. After a few minutes, he gave a gentle tap on her head, indicating that he wanted to continue on to the main course.

“Hope you don’t mind, but I can’t control myself anymore,” Adalricus admitted humbly with a smirk. “You just turn me on so much,” he added, now crawling to her. “Is that okay mi amor?” he asked with a gentle tone.

“Hehehe, you and your Changeling language,” she giggled in response.

“It’s not Changeling actually but something else,” Adalricus pointed out. Regardless, he leaned over and kissed her lips before he moved a hand to her crotch and a hand to her breast.

Pleased with the affectionate approach, Fluttershy pulled him closer and made him lie on his back. She slowly positioned herself over his penis and made sure to carefully drop onto it without trouble. “….Hmmm.” She moaned in relief as she felt every inch of his penis entering her, and enjoyed herself the moment she finally reached the bottom. Gently moving up and down, Fluttershy began to ride his penis cowmare style.

The prince relaxed as he took a deep breath while he watched Fluttershy ride him at a steady pace. Of course, he was considerate enough to work with her movement until they found a rhythm that allowed deeper penetration. “Nghhh you’re so tight Fluttershy… Ah…..”

“Ah… I-I am- AH! …I am glad,” she managed to say. She bit her lip as she had to now place her hands on him to balance herself for support. His penis was having an easier time digging deeper the longer their love-making lasted. “OH!” she yelped, feeling an intense rush throughout her body. Her eyes widen and she clenched her teeth as Adalricus’ penis was finally hitting against the entrance of her womb. “HGMGM!” she whimpered loudly.

Adalricus had slept with many Changelings to know what was going on with Fluttershy. “By the gods Fluttershy!” he said, smirking as he then grasped her breasts. He smiled widely as Fluttershy began to whimper uncontrollably and produce sounds of pleasure. She started to scream bit by bit and her wings were reacting to the orgasm that she was experiencing. Her insides suddenly became dangerously tight, her body produced a visible red flush, and her eyes seemed completely out of focus before she dropped down on him. “Woah!” he said in reaction.

“Nahahhh!” she whimpered again, allowing a few tears to leave her eyes as she kept herself close to Adalricus. “W-Wow….” Fluttershy blinked and kept a smile as her breathing began to stable again. While she had a feeling that she could also move, she was just enjoying herself. She winced as Adalricus wiped the tears on her left cheek and eye.

“Are you okay?” Adalricus asked softly. When she nodded slightly, he smiled before kissing her forehead and said, “Well I am going to start moving again…” With that, he stayed true to his word and made Fluttershy yelp repeatedly but in a soft tone. “You’re so cute, you know that right?” he asked before kissing her forward.

“Ah…! Ah…! Ah! Ah! Ah!” she whimpered, keeping her eyes shut as she pressed her face against his chest. Adalricus did not make it easier for the yellow mare as he kept a strong grip on her rear. In fact, he purposely smacked it every ten seconds while he played with it repeatedly. “A-A-Adalricus!”

A chuckle came from him as he paused for a moment and said, “I am sorry Fluttershy… Let’s switch positions.”

“T-That’s not what I- AH!” Fluttershy was taken by surprise again as Adalricus suddenly- yet gently- moved upwards and switched positions with Fluttershy. With her comfortably lying on her back, Adalricus moved his penis deeper into her once again. He moaned in pleasure as he began to pick up the movement of his thrusts. “Buck Fluttershy you’re so tight,” he moaned pleasurably.

Fluttershy actually produced a small smile when he said that. “Ha-Happy to hear that- Hmgh,” she said with a moan. “Mnnnn harder…” The sensitivity that she was experiencing by her recent orgasm finally settled, and she could continue on with no issues. “Please thrust harder into me Adalricus…”

“Anything for you,” Adalricus responded sweetly. He thrusted faster and faster while realizing that he could cum at any rate. I got to be careful…Ngh! He loved the tightness that her body produced and knew that Fluttershy was enjoying his size. “I love how big your breasts are Fluttershy,” he said as he reached forward and grasped her breasts yet again. He couldn’t get over the fact that he was actually bucking Fluttershy and having his way with her body.

“A-And I love how- AH! ...I-I love how b-big you are- AH!” Fluttershy managed to moan. She immediately yelped again when Adalricus suddenly pressed her legs towards her head and forced her ankles behind her ears. His hold on her was a pure example of dominance during this sexual intercourse. She watched as he was now face to face with her, staring as he grunted and continued to buck her. “Adalricus…ah…” Fluttershy smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck and brought him closer for a sweet kiss. “Hmmm!” she muffed, loving the attention and aggressive thrust movements he released upon her.

I never want this moment to end, Adalricus thought sweetly as he felt his release approaching dangerously close. Her tongue made him experience a red flush that couldn’t be any more obvious. Just what would happen to him after he ejaculated. Inside or outside? he wondered, as he thrusted even faster. His mind was going blank but he knew what was about to come.

Fluttershy noticed this as they temporary broke their kiss before she then pressed her face against his neck. The sound of body flesh slapping against one another finally held dominance over the sound of their loud panting and moaning. Feeling her mind about to lose itself, she began to bite his neck out of pure instinct, causing Adalricus to immediately groan and bite her back, causing the same reaction. “HMMF!!!” She was so turned on right now!

“Ngh! Ngh!” he panted, suddenly moving his hands under her and lifting her from the mattress.

“NGH?!” Fluttershy muffed, realizing that now Adalricus was standing and lifting her body while remaining in the same sexual position more or less. He pressed her against the large flat headboard of his bed, before continuing the thrusts in and out of her. She broke apart from his neck and screamed in pleasure as this was far more intense than what she was used to. Yes, he did allow her legs to both his sides while held by his hands, but he was not showing any mercy with the thrusting and she loved it.

“I am…gonna…CUM!” Adalricus moaned loudly, also breaking free from her neck. He could barely move his head away from Fluttershy since she wrapped her arms around his back from under his arms. Thus their foreheads were against one another as he picked up the pace. BUCK this is fucking intense!! he screamed in his mind before he moved his thrusting to the maximum pace. “NGHHHHHHH!”

With one final thrust, Adalricus pressed as deep as he possibly could and released a heaping load of royal semen into this commoner without hesitation. Fluttershy ceased her cries and held her eyes wide while Adalricus grunted loudly and keep his eyes tightly shut. More and more did his release flow directly into her womb, effectively jolting her nerves from the point-blank shots of his ejaculation. Such heat and pressure stimulated her insides to the maximum potential, causing her to be trapped in a glaze of pure bliss. Adalricus himself however began to relax and lighten up to an extent while they slowly lowered themselves back to the mattress.

Hearts were the shape that Fluttershy’s pupils took, indicating the wonderful jolts that took over her body. Her tongue hanged as her eyes rolled up and her hold on him began to weaken. She only returned to reality once she touched the mattress again and Adalricus began to move some more. “Ngah…ahhh…”

“Nhmmm…” Adalricus moaned in pleasure as he could still feel the wonderful sensation that he shared with Fluttershy. When he was finally satisfied, he opened his eyes and allowed his penis to pop out of her and expose her cum-filled pussy. Both panted heavily as he watched a large droplet of semen pouring out of her. He then looked at her to see a dazed smile on her face, followed by slow blinking. A few tears indicating the intense emotional state that she was in soon followed.

Fluttershy began to blink faster once she fully comprehended the sex that they just had. Her smile remained as she acknowledged his presence next to her. He seemed clearly tried but just as happy with what they did. “Hah…I-I feel warm,” she said to him.

“Heh…that was amazing,” Adalricus said happily. He laid next to Fluttershy before covering his eyes with one arm. “Simply, bucking amazing…” His breathing refused to stabilize even when he was lying next to the love of his life.

“Yes…yes it was,” Fluttershy agreed, turning her body slightly and moving closer to his. Moving an arm on his chest, Fluttershy realized that the intense sex between them increased the level of musk that came from his body. And of course, she enjoyed the male scent that came from his body. “Y-You were quite enthusiastic A-Adalricus…”

Adalricus moved his arm away and acknowledged Fluttershy’s touch, prompting him to smile gently and share the same physical touch. He said, “Well I was having sex with you of all ponies… So of course I was excited. I do love you after all.”

“I know…I know that in my heart Adalricus,” Fluttershy said softly as she smiled. She closed her eyes and allowed one single tear to leave one single eye, which was soon wiped cleanly with a familiar thumb. She opened her eyes and stared into his, feeling every emotion that he himself felt from this experience.

“I don’t like seeing you cry,” Adalricus confessed with a soft smile. “Even if it’s tears of joy, I just want to see you always happy and upbeat. Seeing your tears always makes me think that something is wrong- call it instinct but I feel as if something is wrong each time I see your tears,” Adalricus explained honestly.

Fluttershy looked at him for a brief moment before releasing a giggle. “Oh Adalricus that is just corny!” she said with laughter.

“Eh-!” Adalricus immediately grew a red blush across his face when he heard those words from Fluttershy herself. “N-No it’s not- It’s how I really feel about you-”

“I know but it’s just so cute how corny you can be sometimes!” Fluttershy said with more laughter. She actually buried her face against him in an attempt to control her laughter.

“But I- Oh buck it,” Adalricus said, admitting defeat with an annoyed sigh. Soon after however, he glanced at the still-laughing Fluttershy and smiled as he pulled her closer.

Eventually, Fluttershy began to cease her laughter bit by bit and simply began to ponder her thoughts for a bit. “…” She took a glance at him and asked, “Are you feeling better now?”

Adalricus acknowledged Fluttershy with the same smile. “I am more than that now since you’re here…”

Fluttershy smiled again. “B-But what about for the future? I-I know that you’re happy now but I-”

“Why are you so concern about that? Things are going to be great, you know? I am with you now and-”

“Adalricus,” Fluttershy said suddenly as she stood up straight. She gave him a look that was not typical before asked, “I-I DO want to be with you for as long as possible, b-but how do we know that it will be for the rest of our lives?”

Adalricus was baffled by this sudden question. He immediately lifted his upper body just as she did and asked, “W-What are you talking about? I-”

“Y-You were isolating yourself from everyone you know until I came. W-What will happen to you if something happens to me-”

“DON’T TALK LIKE THAT!” Adalricus suddenly shouted, grasping Fluttershy by her shoulders. “WHY are you bringing up such things??” he asked, deeply bothered and concerned. Adalricus was not happy with what Fluttershy was implying. “Fluttershy, why are you thinking about the negatively possibilities of our future?” he asked kindly but sadly as well.

Fluttershy hated seeing Adalricus like this, but she needed clarification for his sake. She looked to the side, as if unsure of what to say. Then, she felt his hands holding hers together, causing her to acknowledge the depression he held once again. She showed a sad expression before she freed a hand and placed it on his cheek softly.

“Fluttershy? I-”

“W-When you left Ponyville, I felt the same way as you: depressed.” Fluttershy closed her eyes before continuing on. “I-I felt so lonely and negative about a lot of things about everything. I just missed you so much!” she said, allowing a few tears to flow out of her eyes.

“H-Hey please don’t cry-!” Adalricus said, gently moving his hands onto her face. “Please don’t cry,” he begged softly.

Fluttershy heard his request and summoned all the strength she had to control herself and stare into his eyes. “L-Like you, I f-felt the same way. But there was a difference: I had my friends.”

“!” Adalricus’ expression changed completely.

“T-They kept me in check, giving me support because I allowed them to. Y-Yes I w-was somewhat stubborn, but in the end, I knew that they meant well. Because of that, like the other times that I experienced hardships, I was able to prevent myself from separating from those who I love so much.” She moved her own hands on his face and said, “But you, you didn’t open up because you never knew what to do. You felt the need to isolate yourself because you never found yourself in such a position. And had I not arrived, I-” She paused and took a deep breath before wiping her face clean with a shoulder. …And had I not arrived, I don’t what would have happened to you. It makes me worry about any possibilities of what would happen if I never got to see you again…”

Adalricus finally understood as he closed his eyes and gently pressed his forehead against hers. “I was childish wasn’t I?” he asked.

Fluttershy did not answer but disagreed as she gently shook her head.

“No, I was. You know why? Because like a child, I thought I knew enough about life itself, only to realize the lack of life experience that I held.” He smiled softly before adding, “And you’re right about me: had we not reunited, I would have likely spent my days drinking for who knows how long. I should have better reacted to what had happened and I didn’t. But because of you…” Adalricus pulled slightly away and lifted her chin. “…I got a second chance.”

Fluttershy smiled as she was touched by what she heard. However, she was not completely satisfied. “But what about-”

“Fluttershy, I will always love you. Now I know things can change and there is the possibility that we won’t always be together, but we’ll walk that bridge when we come across it. For now, I just want to live and enjoy the time I have with you to the fullest. Whether it’s only for a short amount of time, or until the day we die,” Adalricus said happily, this time allowing a tear to escape by his end.

“Adalricus...I….” Fluttershy’s words were soft as she continued to look into his eyes. “Y-You’re right. We should just enjoy ourselves for the time being,” she admitted happily.

“And I will value it, no matter what the future holds, because I love you”

“As do I…”

Both Adalricus and Fluttershy closed their eyes as they lean in for a kiss, interlocking themselves together and valuing the time that they were spending together. A hug followed before they gently dropped on to their sides and said nothing more.

THE END

Author's Notes:

Finally, after hell development for almost a year and a half, I finally finished this story.

Kinda wished that I didn't allow the Navy life and my personal life get in the way as it did before but I feel confident and motivated compared to the time I've spent on this story.

So now, I plan to use this to renew my writing consistency and provide erotica for everyone on this site.

Now for the future I am planning to release an one-shot or two before I finally touch on the sequel that everyone has wanted from my first story: A different type of greed.

And I assure you that it's coming around the corner~

Until next time all~