J walked through the front door, spotting Twilight and Cadence talking on the couch.

“Oh… Hey J.” Twilight said.

“Hi Twilight.” J said in Star’s voice.

Twilight leaned back in surprise, “Star?” She said.

“Oh… god not again…” Cadence said with an exasperated sigh.

“We just had ice cream. I think Dash is full.” Star said.

As J approached the couch, Star fell from his mouth and reformed on the ground. J immediately collapsed onto the couch and passed out.

“Hi.” Star waved to Cadence.

“Oh… Thank god… I thought we were going to have a repeat of what happened last time you did that.” Cadence said.

“Phhht… One time.” Star said waving his hand. Star looked over, seeing Rainbow Dash still passed out on J’s lap.

“So… what exactly happened?” Cadence asked.

“Well me, J and Dash went to go get ice cream and went into the bathroom. We proceeded to fuck Dash… Well he did at least… Then I went into Dash and then split into J and made them have an endless orgasm, which honestly… It was really messy. Then I got to talking with Nightmare Moon and we had a little alone time. So yeah… The usual.” Star said.

“Wait… Nightmare Moon is in… Oh right.” Cadence said.

“Why am I never invited to these things?” Twilight asked.

“With these two combined on one of us… I don’t think you WANT to be invited.” Cadence said.

Star sat next to Cadence and rested his head on her shoulder, “Oh that’s nice very nice… We play gentle when we want.” Star smiled.

J opened his eyes a little bit and glanced around the room.

“I think he’s awake.” Twilight said.

“Hey there sleepy head.” Star said.

J stared at Star.

“You okay?” Twilight asked.

“Yeah… just feeling worn down…” J said.

“You still full from the ice cream or did you want something to eat?” Star asked.

“I’m good…” J said.

“Okay. How have you two been doing?” Star asked.

“Pretty good… Just talking really.” Twilight said.

“Well I’m just going to sit here… I don’t have the energy to lift Dash up… and she seem pretty comfortable.” J said.

“J are… You okay?” Star asked, “I mean more than the obvious.”

“Yeah. I am.” J said.

“Okay well… I guess I’m going to go take a shower…” Star said hesitantly.

“Go ahead…” J said.

“Why don’t you give Ben a bath while you’re at it.” Twilight said.

“Sure.” Star said.

“I’ll go give Alexa a bath too then.” Cadence said as she stood up and walked upstairs.

Star got up and followed closely behind.

“So… Just you… me and a sleeping Dash.” J said looking over at Twilight.

“Yep… So what do you want to talk about?” Twilight asked.

J shrugged. “What is it that you want to talk about?” He asked.

“Maybe… About what you did to Chrysalis in that kitchen?” Twilight asked.

“Really… you want to know what I do when I get that angry?” J asked.

Twilight just stared at him.

“Hm I’d think the broken table would be enough for anyone to at least know one thing I did.” J said.

“Okay.” She said, “Don’t tell me.”

“I’ll tell you why I did what I did.” J said. “I was fed up with the way she was treating everyone.”

“I got that part…” She said.

“I threw her around… smashed her through the table… and I beat her.” J said. “And before you get all antsy. No I won’t ever do it again.”

“Right… Because the lesson was enough.” Twilight said looking away.

“I get that you’re mad at me. I get that everyone should be mad at me.” J said, “I can’t say that I’m not mad at myself… I just… d-”

“J enough.” Twilight said, “I could honestly care less about the excuse you have planned to make me forgive you. To be honest… You are a hostile person in general. It’s always going to be something. I know Chrysalis enjoyed it, but that doesn’t change anything. I bet Rainbow Dash really enjoyed you calling her a whore too. But of course she forgave you. And we always are going to. But I can’t anymore. So just leave me alone for awhile…” She said before leaving the house.

J closed his eyes. “I will…” He said quietly.

A few moments later Star came out of the bathroom and started walking to his room.

“Star?” J asked.

Star stopped and gave a small sigh, “Yeah J?” He said.

“C… can you help me get Dash into a bed… I… have to be alone for a while…” J said.

“Yeah…” Star said quietly, walking down the stairs and lifting Dash into his arms.

“Thanks…” J said quietly.

Star started walking up the stairs towards J’s room.

J closed his eyes.

Star placed Dash in J’s bed and walked back towards the stairs, heading to his own room. Star glanced down at J, seeing he was gone. He gave another sigh before opening the door to his room and lying down.

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A few hours later:

Cadence sighed.

“What’s wrong?” Fluttershy asked.

“I… just don’t know what to feel anymore…” Cadence said quietly.

“What do you mean?” Fluttershy asked.

“Just… I don’t… know…” Cadence said, “Just… how much everything’s changed so… quickly…”

“Kids’ll do that to you.” Fluttershy smiled.

Cadence laughed a little, “Yeah… I guess so.” She said.

“I know… That’s not what’s bothering you.” Fluttershy said scooting closer. “What’s wrong… Really.”

“You… know what’s wrong…” Cadence said.

Fluttershy paused, “Did you want to talk about it?” She asked.

“I… don’t know what I can say… it’s just… how… did he change so much? He… he was starting to get out of that… then he just fell back…” Cadence said.

“He’s still J… I know he’s done some questionable things. But we should give him the benefit of the doubt…” Fluttershy said.

“How… he’s done it so much… it’s… hard to forgive him anymore…” Cadence said.

“I know…” Fluttershy said. “But I still trust him.”

“I… I can’t… I’m scared he’ll hurt me or Alexa…” Cadence said.

“He’s just defensive of his family… He hurt her BECAUSE of you… And Alexa. He wouldn’t… Hurt them.” Fluttershy said quietly.

“But… Chrysalis is part of our family too… and what about Applejack? She’s part of it too… but he still hurt her.” Cadence said.

Fluttershy stayed silent.

“I… just can’t trust him… it’s… to risky now…” Cadence said quietly.

Fluttershy got up and made her way to Star’s room without a word.

“I… don’t think anyone trusts him anymore…” Cadence said.

“Just stop.” Fluttershy said.

“It’s the tr-” Cadence was interrupted.

“No. J and Star have been through more than we ever have… I’m surprised he kept calm as long as he has. He’s a friend… And I’m not going to turn my back on him.” Fluttershy said angrily.

Cadence looked down at the ground.

“You should be ashamed of yourself.” Fluttershy said before walking into Star’s room and closing the door.

Cadence shut her eyes tightly and started to cry.

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“Star?” Fluttershy said.

“Oh… Hey Fluttershy.” Star said.

“What’s up?” Star asked.

“I came to talk about J.” She said.

“You too?” Star asked.

“Who else has talked to you about it?” She asked.

“Never mind… Have you come to tell me how mad you are at him?” He questioned.

“No… I came to ask if YOU are mad at him…” Fluttershy said.

Star sighed. “I’m not… Mad. I’m just… Disappointed.” He said.

“You know what J’s been through more than anyone. You understand don’t you?” She asked.

“Yeah I know… Most of it we’ve been through together.” Star said.

“That’s why he needs you… More than ever.” Fluttershy said.

Star stayed silent.

“He’s always been there for you… And you’ve always been there for him. Don’t let all of those times go down the drain because of one thing.” Fluttershy said putting a hand on Star’s arm.

Star smiled and hugged her. “Thanks… You always know what to say.” Star said.

“Glad to help.” She smiled.

Star and Fluttershy got up and headed back downstairs. “Cadence what’s wrong?” Star asked.

“Me…” Cadence said through her tears.

“Cadence…” Star said, taking a seat next to her.

“Y… you’re right… Fluttershy… I should be… a… ashamed of myself…” Cadence choked out.

“We all felt what you were feeling about J… I just didn’t let it turn me to hate him. He’s our friend… And that’s the part I always hang onto, no matter what happens.” Fluttershy smiled, placing a hand on Cadence’s shoulder, “You shouldn’t blame yourself for anything.”

Cadence kept quiet for a few moments, “O… okay… I won’t… “ She said shakily.

Star took out his cell phone and dialed in J’s number. “I’m going to talk to J.” Star said. Instantly a ringing was heard between the couch cushions. Star reached in and pulled J’s phone out from the couch. “Damn it…”

“W… why wouldn’t… he take his phone?” Cadence asked.

“I don’t know…” Star shrugged.

“Maybe he wants to be alone?” Fluttershy said.

The front door opened up and Chrysalis walked in.

“Chrysalis…” Cadence said.

“Yes… I’m here…” Chrysalis sighed, “Go ahead. I’m waiting to have some more of what little energy I have left drained…”

“What’s wrong with you?” Star asked.

“Egg transfer… mixed with how little love is around you all tonight… Hell… J didn’t even have any.” Chrysalis said. “All I could see was a grim determination to do something.”

“Where… Where is he?” Star asked.

Chrysalis sighed, “I can’t… tell you…” She said quietly.

“Why not?” Star asked.

“I… just can’t…” She said.

Star stood up, “Chrysalis… Tell me.” Star said.

Chrysalis shook her head.

“I am getting… Really sick of you. You know that?” Star said angrily.

“I… I can’t… tell you… I won’t…” Chrysalis said.

“If J is in danger I need to find him.” Star said.

“Then… you’d be joining his fate…” Chrysalis said quietly. “And… I won’t… let you do that…”

“Oh that’s funny… You’re pretending to care about me.” Star said.

Chrysalis looked at the ground, “S… someone has to be able to pick up wha-” She was interrupted.

Star grabbed her head and forced her to look at him. “You listen to me… J is my closest friend… And I will protect him with my life. And if you even… DARE… TO stand in my way… I won’t just hurt you like J did… I will fucking kill you. So tell me where he is… Because I’m not asking anymore.”

“We… we found an… attack force… they’re… close to arrival… they intend to kill everything related to my hive… that includes all of you… and… J feels… you all hate him now… so… he’s leading our strike force to combat them… y… you won’t be able to find him… the tunnels are like a maze where they went… I don’t even know which part they’re in anymore…” Chrysalis said quickly, “He… he’s making sure you all live another day… and… he knew that he probably wasn’t… coming back… I tried to stop him… but… he just t… told me that… he had no other choice…”

“Show me… The tunnels.” Star said.