Man of War
Chapter 182: Chapter 179 Happiness, With a Side of Syrup
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Perspective: Miles
Sleep hit me hard. I didn't dream, I was just... out. One moment I'm having one the best instances of my life, the next a sound is waking me up in the middle of the night. I didn't care at the moment. I simply rolled over and held Luna against me, trying to forget the rest of the world.
"Miles?" Of course I'm not allowed to stay comfy. I lift my head up and look around the dark room. Though it's still night out, and I can barely see the figure before me, I still recognize her as Regina.
"Y-yeah? What's up?" I ask groggily.
"Just thought you should wake Luna up to lower the moon... now. It's nearly been ten minutes since sunrise." She whispers to me. I drop my head down and sigh.
"Mmm, I'll get on that then." I groan as I lay there.
"... Miles-"
"Right, now. Luna?" I mumble as I shake her shoulder a bit. Nothing.
"A bit harder." Regina offers.
"Luna, babe? Time to wake up." I tell her as I shake her a bit more. Still nothing. I sigh as I sit up and roll her over. She's still laying there, sleeping peacefully-
"Is... is she breathing?" Regina asks, making my heart stop. Her chest isn't moving, and she isn't responding...
"Oh sweet Barbra..."
"Who?"
"I killed her with my dick." The room falls silent from my revelation. It was too much for her! Why didn't she stop me? Why did she pester me to go all out!? NO! LUNA!
"Slow down there Captain, I doubt you're that good." Regina says as she lays her head on Lunas chest. "She's still alive, just really sexed." Oh.... of course.... fuck it's early..... yeah, early.... "Okay, I've seen this before-"
"Wait, you've seen this before?"
"Give me your hoof." She says as she holds her claw out.
"Why?"
"Because if I did this, you'd get mad. Hoof, now." She demands. I think about it for a second before obeying. She is the expert... apparently. "Okay, this may hurt your ears."
"Why-"
SPLECH
'GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Luna screams as she sits up when Regina forces me to touch her sex. She falls back down and pants loudly as she clutches the pillow around her head, looking back to me wide eyed.
"Well, my job is done. I'll catch you two later for lunch. Bye!" Regina says happily before skipping out of the room.
"M... Miles?" Luna moans.
"Yeah?"
"You.... you can stop now."
"Oh, right. Sorry." I say as I remove my hoof from her. She nods to me and glances to the window. "Wha... what time is it?"
"Ten past sunrise... think you can manage?" She closes her eyes and begins to charge her magic. Outside, I watch as the sky begins to change colors. It's subtle at first, but it's evidence enough of the change going on.
"That's my girl." I say as I lay beside her, running my hoof along her side. "So... how are you feeling?"
"Heh, good. Really good. You?" She asks as she rolls to the side to look at me. I smile and give her a peck on the lips.
"Good, good... so... um... I'm not sure how to put this, so I'm just going to say it... but first promise me you wont hit me."
"Why would-"
"Luna, please. This is important to me."
"...okay. I promise. Now what happened that you would force me to promise not to hit you?" I bite my lip as I glance down to her stomach. Trying to find a better way then bluntly saying it. "Miles... I said pull out-"
"I know, I know. But... old habits die hard. I don't think I've ever pulled out in my life... sorry." She closes her eyes for a moment.
"If you hadn't done so well, I'd be able to be mad at you. So I guess you're off the hook... for now." She says as she looks back to me, smiling lightly. I chuckle a bit as I lean forward and kiss her again. "But since you can't be trusted to do something so simple, no more action for you."
"Heh... heh.... really?" She laughs a little and scoots closer to me, pressing her nose against my chest lightly.
"Let's just see what happens. The moons in its right position. Let's get some more rest." I give her fore head a quick kiss before going back to sleep.
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Perspective: Storm
I jump a bit when I hear something fall and break. I look over and check on Twilight, finding her still asleep. With my mind immediately going to the worst, I get up and check for the cause of the noise. Nothing in the room seems out of place. I move to the bathroom and find the cup holding our toothbrushes on the floor in a hundred pieces. It must have slipped or something, the window is still shut. I begin to pick the pieces up and toss them into the waste bin. I grab the toothbrushes and set them on the counter-
"Storm Cloud."
"GAH!" I yell as I jump back. In the mirror.... "Famine." I growl as he gives me a slight head bow.
"Time is running short. The harbinger of chaos is here. Do as I say and-"
"Why in all of Equestria would I help you? If anything I'd help the guy who has you so scared." I say as I shut the door to the bathroom.
"Fine then, put your wife in danger and let the land fall to chaos."
"... what about Twilight?" I ask slowly.
"The only thing that can defeat this being are the Elements of Harmony. That is why the bearers are being targeted. A third of them have already fallen to his influence. You have been given it's touch though, so you can be of use. Go to them, use them again and send him back to his slumber. If you don't, everything will be for nothing. Now go!" I hesitate to move, unsure of what to do.
"How can I be sure you're not messing with me? Give me something to believe you." I say, making him huff in annoyance.
"No. The threat on your cause should be enough. Now get going." With that the unicorn centaur in the mirror fades away. I reach up and feel the cool surface of the mirror. I couldn't imagine helping him, but... I have to keep Twilight safe.
Twilight is more important.
With my resolve set, I make my way out of the restroom and head down stairs. After grabbing my saddle bags I head out the door-
THUD
I jump a bit when Spike crashes next to me. He looks a bit confused, but is no worse for ware.
"Spike, what are you doing up so early?" I ask him as I help him to his feet. He looks around, slightly confused, as he rubs the back of his head.
"I... I don't know. Last I remember, I was heading to Rarity’s... then... now. Where are you going?"
"I need to talk with Miles. Something is going on and I don't like it-"
"Miles.... that name..." Spike says as he walks ahead of me, rubbing his chin slightly. “I know the name.. I just... Miles..."
"Spike, did you hit your head or something? Come here, let me see you." Glances back to me before kneeling in front of me. I put my hooves on both sides of his head and look him over. "So, on your way to Rarity’s huh?" I ask as I check his eyes.
"Oh.... uh... yeah. She... needed my help, and stuff." He stutters as he looks away from. I just chuckle as I turn his head slightly.
"Yeah, stuff. Okay, you look fine. Let's go get the Elements then-"
"Wait. What?" He asks as he stands. "Why would you need the Elements of Harmony? Aren't Twilight and friends the only ones who can use them?"
"Twilight and friends? Well... technically no. I mean, I've see Trixie use them, and I've done it once. I guess you just need the right mind set. Now-"
"Well then, glad to hear that then." Spike says with a devilish smile as he steps towards me.... in a different voice...
"No.... WHERE'S SPIKE!" I yell as I pull out my sword. The false Spike just chuckles as he lifts into the air.
"He's... busy at the moment. Now, just stay still and this'll all be over soon." He says before snaking his way through the air towards me. I jump into the air and try to distance myself from the house, heading high into the air. Once I'm high enough I take my stance and wait for him to reveal himself.
"SHOW YOURSELF!" I yell as I hear something moves behind me. I take a swing at it, but nothing was there. "WHERE ARE YOU!?"
"Here." Something whispers into my ear. I freeze up as two different hands move up my head and a long snake like body coils around me. "When everyone turns to you in need, take the time to feed."
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Perspective: Miles
I scrunch my eyes when a bright light hits me. Turning over I look up and see the sunlight breaking through the curtains. Beside me Luna sleeps quietly, her chest slowly rising and falling as the light shines down on her peaceful face. I sigh and consider my luck. Even if she's a bit upset with, I'm still happy. Hopefully with this body we can start the next chapter of our lives.
Luna scrunches her and opens them slowly. She glances around the room a bit before settling on me, a content smile forming with her. I smile back and lean forward, having our noses lightly press against each others. We lay there together and enjoy each others company, letting the silence of the moment take over. After an unknown amount of time, Luna finally starts to move.
"Not yet." I say as I reach out and hold her hoof. "Just a bit longer."
"But I have to pee." She tells me as she falls back and hold my hoof with both of hers. "And we need to get up too." I bring her hooves back to me and kiss them lightly, rubbing the top most one affectionately.
"Fine, let's get up then. I love you." I tell her with a kiss on the hoof. She leans over and kisses my cheek.
"I love you too." She gets out of bed and makes her way to the bathroom. I lay back and stretch out, feeling slightly lazy. The bed is comfy and I have everything I want a meter away-
GRUMBLE
.... well, still. The still don't need to leave the house at least. I get back on my hooves, do a few more stretches, and pace around the room as I wait for the bathroom to open up.
And wait...
Then wait some more...
What the fuck is she doing in there?
"Everything thing alright Luna?" I ask her through the door. I hear the toilet flush before she opens the door.
"I... kinda forgot you... you know." She says coyly as she steps out, out of the lingerie. "So... what do you think the chances are of my not being pregnant are?"
"Slim to none, I knocked you up. Bathroom!" I say quickly as I rush in and shut the door.
"Miles!" Luna complains as I stop by the toilet... FUCK! Uh... sitting? Fuck it, trial and error. "Miles! Hey jerk face!"
"Ahhhhhhhhh." I sigh both from relieving myself and hearing it hit the inside of the toilet.
"Ew. Okay, I'm heading downstairs. What would you like for-"
"Pancakes!" I practically yell. She laughs a little and walks away. Fuck yeah, wife time and pancakes. Times are good. I finish up in the restroom and make my way to the kitchen, where I find Luna getting some food ready as Regina sits at the table, reading a newspaper.
"Great, you're up! Now I can make fun of the two of you as revenge for Luna making me walk here, where to begin?" Regina says as she sets the paper down. I see Luna fumble a bit with the batter, but she keeps to herself.
"Well, that depends. Did you hear anything or do you need some material?" I ask, making Luna nearly drop the bowl she's holding.
"MILES!"
"Material, go!" Regina yells as she scoots closer to me.
"Well, did you see that little outfit she was wearing?"
"MILES! DON'T YOU DARE!" Luna warns me as she steps towards me.
"Oh yeah, it was pretty sexy. Where did she get it?" Regina asks as she raises an eyebrow. I look between the two of them and note Luna raising the bowl of pancake mix. Mess with Luna.... pancakes... choices.
"Okay, I've said all I've need to." I say as I take a seat and smile to Regina. Luna points a wooden spoon to me before going back to the stove.
"So... Luna... you seem to be walking a bit funny, everything okay?" Regina asks. I look over and watch her steps, noting how she steps a little wider than before.
"I'm fine, thank you Regina." Luna says as she pours the mix onto a pan.
"Damn fine." I add, throwing a wink to Luna. She blushes a bit and smiles, trying to focus on the food.
"That was cheesy." Regina drones. I shrug and pull the paper over, looking over the pictures on the front. It looks like a farm, but with nothing growing in the ground. A griffin family and a cart over loaded with belongings stands before the barren ground.
"How bad is it?" Regina lets out a long sigh as she turns back to the table.
"Bad. We've been running on the reserves but they'll run out within a month. We've been trying to receive aid from the other countries, but the only ones capable, or willing, are the Equestrians-"
"But there lies the problem." Luna chimes in as she tends to the food. "We've always aided other countries, but supporting another country... it would put both of us at ends. Not to mention we can't just take the food from the farmers-"
"There simply isn't enough food being grown," Regina adds. "Even if they just took it, there wouldn't be enough to go around evenly. We would have to ration it, and that would not sit well with everyone... when birds get hungry-"
"They get scared." Luna finishes. They both fall silent as they take a moment to think to themselves.
"Whelp, it's a good thing you have an ally like me." I say as I lean back in my chair. They both look back to me and wait for me to go on. "You have a food problem. Terradisia solved that thousands of years ago. We couldn't grow food, so we had to make it. In fact, we have several of those machines from each of the cities. Each one capable of feeding millions of people."
"... and you're just going to give them over, just like that?" Regina asks.
"No."
"No?"
"No. If we just give them to you, then you'll overuse them. No, we'll lend them over and supervise their activity. We will help as much as possible, but only until you can grow your own food again. We cannot allow this technology to sit idly by for the world to see. It is far too advanced for the likes of this primitive planet."
".... well, it's a start." Luna says as she plates the food.
"Heck, I'll take it. Birds get fed, ponies get fed-"
"Everyone goes home happy." I say as Luna brings the plates over to us. "Now, where's the syrup?"
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Perspective: Death
I chuckle from my throne as Famine paces about. He's worried about the human and his plans. Such a brilliant mind, yet such little faith.
"He cannot be allowed to do this, allow us to go and take care of him, we can end it now!" He yells for the hundredth time.
"I wish to see what the human will do."
"But the chaos-"
"All things will know death, Famine. The birds, the plants, this earth... even gods will find death." I say as I run a hand down my mask. Such little faith-
"What of-"
"Everything is falling into place. For the Darkness to take over the light must burn itself out. Time.... is on our side."