Arina walked down into the living room, “Morning.” She smiled.

“Mo...rning…” Star grumbled.

Arina’s smile faded. “A… are you… hurt badly?” She asked uncertainly.

Star twitched slightly and motioned her over.

Arina slowly walked over to Star.

“Was it fun…?” He asked.

“I had… a lot of fun last night.” Arina nodded.

“Then no… I’m not… Hurt badly…” Star said giving a weak smile.

Arina sat down and gently hugged Star, attempting not to pressure his body too much. “I love you Star.” She said quietly.

“Yeah yeah…” Star mumbled, kissing her cheek.

There was a small crash as the basement door opened. Clara walked out and gave a forced smile as she looked at the two of them. “Hi mom… Hi dad…” She said quietly.

“What’s wrong?” Arina asked.

“Jennifer is gone… I don’t know where she is. Have you seen her?” Clara asked.

Arina’s smile faded and she stood up. “No. I haven’t.” She said.

“I’m going to go look upstairs again… Tell me if you see her.” Clara said quietly, heading upstairs to J’s room.

Star smiled and shook his head. “I think it’s cute…” He said.

“I don’t like Jennifer at all.” Arina said. “And it’s worse that she’s gone.”

“Oh she’s just going through a phase.” Star said.

Arina shook her head. “I’m going out.” She said slowly walking to the front door.

“Well have fun.” Star waved, immediately cringing as he lifted his arm up.

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Arina walked up behind Shining Armor and kissed his cheek. “Hi.” She said.

Shining smiled and looked back at her. “Hey… How ya feeling?” He asked.

“Better now.” Arina said with a small smile.

“So what did you want to do?” He asked.

“How about a movie?” She asked.

“What did you have in mind?” He asked.

“I want to see a horror movie.” She said hugging him tightly.

“Sounds good, I know you’ll be there to protect me if I get scared.” Shining said, kissing her cheek before lifting her into his arms.

“Oh…” Arina mumbled a blush growing on her face.

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Arina cuddled against Shining as the movie got to a scary part.

Shining wrapped his arms around her and held her close, looking down at her and smiling occasionally.

Arina nuzzled herself against him. After a few moments of silence on screen Arina looked up, “Is… it ov-” She was interrupted.

“Will you please shut up?” A woman behind them said.

Shining stiffened up and his horn sparked to life. “I’d really like to h-” The woman was silenced as her mouth was forced shut.

Shining looked back at her and put a finger to her lips. “Shh…” He said before hugging Arina closer.

Arina giggled a little and kissed Shining on the cheek.

Shining looked at her and smiled, pulling her chin up and placing his lips to hers.

Arina’s eyes closed tightly and she melted in his grasp.

“Mmph?!” The woman behind them said.

Shining held up his index finger, telling her to wait.

Arina pulled back and laid her head down on his chest. “I love you.” She said quietly.

“I love you too.” Shining whispered.

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Shining Armor stood outside the front door, carrying Arina and smiling as he looked down at her.

Arina smiled and looked up at him. “Let’s go somewhere else…” She said.

“Like where?” He asked.

“Somewhere nice, comfortable, and warm.” She said, nuzzling his chest. “Just you and me…”

“Hm… How abou-” Shining was cut off when Arina kissed him.

“Okay.” She said nuzzling his chest again.

Shining opened the door and walked in. “Where to ma’am?” He asked.

Arina whispered into his ear.

Shining nodded and walked upstairs into her room and gently set her down on the bed.

Arina scooted over and waited for him to join her on the bed.

Shining sat down and wrapped her in his arms, lying down together. “So…” He said.

She kissed him, “Now it’s your turn… what do you want to do?” She asked innocently as she rubbed her body against his.

“I can think of a few things…” Shining said, running a hand into her pants and gently grabbing her ass.

Arina moved her hands across his chest. “I can too…” She said.

He kissed her again, his hand slowly pulling her pants off.

She grasped his head and held him there.

After her pants were off he slid a hand under her shirt and grabbed her breast.

She moaned into his mouth, her one hand slid up to his horn, she started to slowly stroke it.

A small glow emanated from his horn and made her fingers tingle as he unhooked her bra.

She pulled back from the kiss and panted a little.

Shining’s horn flared up and her shirt disappeared, smiling as he saw her body. “You look even better now.” He said.

Arina blushed, “You don’t have to say that…” She said quietly.

“That’s a lie.” He said, kissing her neck.

She giggled a little, “What about you?” She asked.

“Fair enough.” He said, standing up and slowly taking off his pants.

Arina slowly removed his shirt.

Shining threw his clothes to the side and crawled back onto the bed next to her. “Where do you want to start?” He asked, gently massaging her breasts.

She moaned a little and slid her hand down to his dick.

Shining’s dick started to harden and kissed her.

She moaned into his mouth and grabbed his head to keep him in the kiss.

Shining slid his dick against her pussy and his breathing increased.

Arina released Shining’s head. She looked down at his dick waiting for it.

Shining squeezed her breasts tighter as he pushed his dick into her, letting out a small moan.

She moaned and gently wrapped her legs around his waist.

His hands slid down to her ass and pulled her to the base before beginning to thrust.

She moaned loudly and grabbed his shoulder. “So… good…” She mumbled, her eyes shutting and a blissful smile running across her face.

Shining’s hands slid up to Arina’s wings and started massaging them as his thrusts increased in pace.

She bit her lip and pulled him into a kiss.

One of Shining’s hands moved down and pinched Arina’s clit as his tongue moved into her mouth.

Arina moaned into his mouth and her pussy tightened around him as she came.

Shining pulled away from the kiss and shoved his face into her neck as he pushed his dick all the way into her and held it there, twitching as it released it’s load.

Arina moaned loudly. “Hot…” She mumbled as her head fell back onto the pillows.

“Tight… I l… Love you…” Shining mumbled, continuing to hug her tightly.

“I… love… you too…” She mumbled, nuzzling herself against him.

Shining pulled out of her and fell back against the pillows. He closed his eyes and started laughing.

“What… are you laughing about?” Arina asked.

“Just me.” He said.

“Well I don’t see anything funny.” She said, hugging him tightly, “Just my handsome lover.”

“Just… Curious on how I got someone as perfect as you.” Shining sighed, kissing her cheek.

“Why be curious? I’m here and so are you. What is there to question?” Arina asked.

“Nothing. Nothing at all…” Shining smiled.

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“Did you need anything before we go to sleep? Anything at all?” Shining asked.

Arina shook her head. “No… I have all that I need.” She said with a small yawn.

Shining smiled and pulled her close. “Yeah… So do I.” He said.

Arina nuzzled herself closer. “Good night…” She said quietly.

There was a long pause. “You know… You two were kinda cute… I have to admit.” Shining smiled.

“Hm?” Arina mumbled.

“You and Shining Armor.” Xana said.

“Wh… what…” Arina said in partial disbelief.

Xana held her tighter and started laughing. “You two are adorable. I wonder how Star is feeling about seeing you like this with a compl- Well… Partial stranger.” He said.

“You really aren’t grasping one thing…” Arina said.

“And what is that?” He asked.

“Theres two minds in here.” Arina smiled. “Two completely different minds.”

“Personalities you mean.” Xana corrected.

“Whatever.” Arina shrugged, “Like you only one can be out at a time… and while J loves Star completly… I love Shining.”

“And?” He asked.

“And the jealousy that Star may feel isn’t much concern to me… because there isn’t any.” Arina said. “Now just piss off and let me sleep.”

“Mmm… I never said jealousy.” He smiled, standing up and walking to the door.

“And you don’t think I know that Star wants a piece of Shining?” Arina asked.

“Oh that’s not where I’m heading.” He said.

Arina pushed herself out of the bed.

“While Shining Armor is fun… He’s a tad bland.” Xana said.

“Says you.” Arina said.

“Oh when you’re living alone in someone’s brain stuck with nothing but the memories of being alone… Well… It only makes your situation that much worse.” Xana laughed.

“What… are you… talking about?” Arina questioned.

Xana turned to her and smiled. “Well after Cadence dumped him, his life sort of went downhill. I guess you don’t know him as well as you thought. Besides the urges to end it and duties to the princess… You’re the only thing worth living for in his eyes.” He shrugged. “Oh well… What a pity. I’m sure when he heads back to Canterlot alone, he’ll be thinking of you. What a sweet and rather droll final thought.”

“You’re acting like I wouldn’t visit him. Or call. Or do anything to remind him of how much I miss him.” Arina said.

Xana started laughing uncontrollably. “And that’s the most tasteful irony of all! Do you want to know why?” He asked.

“Yes. She does.” A voice said from behind Xana.

Xana turned around and stared at the face of Nightmare Moon. “Oh hello!” He smiled.

“Cut the shit.” Nightmare said. “I already know about all of it.”

“Oh good… Anyways.” Xana said, doing and immediate 180 to face Arina. “The irony… Is when little shiny finds out… YOU… Are the one… That stole his precious Cadence from him and sent his life down the drain OH what a pleasant and dreadful surprise that will be.” He said, starting to laugh again.

“Me? I was JUST created.” Arina smiled. “J maybe. But not me.”

“Mm… Well let’s hope he sees it that way.” Xana shrugged. “But anyways… I must be off.”

“Really to where?” Arina asked.

Xana turned around and stared at Nightmare. “Well I guess I’ll spoil the movie and say no where?” He giggled.

“Yes. That appears to be right the right answer.” Nightmare said.

Xana started clapping and dove onto the bed, hugging Arina. “Oh joy! We can stay up all night playing board games and gossiping on Star’s new… Oh you don’t want to know about that.” He said, nudging Arina playfully.

“Know about what?” Arina asked.

“What?” Shining asked.

Arina shook her head. “Nothing sweetie.” She sighed. She kissed his forehead. “I love you. Just go back to sleep.”

“I was asleep? I don’t r-” Shining stopped and he immediately passed out, falling to the pillows and starting to snore softly.

Arina kissed Shining’s forehead and laid her head down.

A thin shadow flooded into her as she fell asleep.

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“Wakey wakey!” A voice said. “Well okay not technically since… You’re still asleep. So if this was your dream what would you say if you were asleep in your dream and waking up into a dream?”

“What the hell…” Arina mumbled as she opened her eyes and saw Star.

“Join the party!” Star said, yanking her to her feet.

“What the hell is going on here…” Arina said.

“J GET OUT HERE!” Star shouted.

“What the fuck is…” J grumbled. “Oh. Fuck.”

“Come on this isn’t a party until EVERYONE. IS. HERE!” Star shouted.

“Oh god no.” Arina and J said at the same time.

“Let’s not get him and say we did.” J said.

“I agree with that.” Arina nodded.

“Who? Mr. Explosives?” Star asked.

“No.” J said.

“Not him.” Arina said, “He’s a treat compared to the other thing.”

Star walked up to the two. “Who? I’m curious now.” He said.

“I refuse to use his name.” J said.

“Nope. That’s calling the fucking devil.” Arina said.

Star froze and looked at J, quickly rushing over to him and pressing his nose to J’s. “Oh I’m so stupid.” He whispered.

“Why?” J asked uncertainly.

Star put each of his index fingers on the side of J’s head and poked him. “Because I’m in your head… I don’t need to ask.” He said, starting to laugh before disappearing. He reappeared immediately in the air, hanging upside down and falling to the floor. “Ow…” He mumbled.

“Good… good he doesn’t want to be found.” J said relaxing a little.

“No. He wants to be found but it’s not fun if you just… go to him…” Arina said.

A clapping echoed from all around.

Star started clapping. “I love clapping!” He cheered.

A balloon hit Star and covered him in blood.

Star froze and his eye twitches slightly. A hand shot up into the air. “THIS BLOOD IS COLD I WANT A REFUND!” He shouted.

“Go eat shit.” A voice echoed. “You get what I say you get.”

“Well I can technically… Nm… Mmm… Never mind.” Xana said, Star’s body changing to resemble Rainbow Dash. Her wings started flapping and she hovered around J and Arina.

“Look bitch you’ve entered my turf.” The voice said. “They are mine, leave them that way and we won’t have a problem.”

“That is senior doctor professor ms. bitch to you!” Xana snapped.

“You’ll be called what I want to call you.” The voice said. “Understand?”

“Mmmkay.” Xana said.

There was a small muffled scream followed by the schlik of a blade. “Mmmm I love watching that.” The voice said, “Makes me feel a little pride every time.”

“Pride implies you actually did anything. You’re in his brain silly!” Xana giggled.

The voice laughed, “Yes. So you would like to assume.” It said.

“Whatever helps you sleep at night. Wait… do disembodied voices sleep?” Xana asked curiously.

“Disembodied… yes… sure.” The voice said.

“Okay well I’m assuming your cryptic answers and implying you aren’t one so please go on with your jedi answers and questions.” Xana said.

“Tell me… Xana what do you truly look like?” The voice asked.

“What does god look like?” Xana asked. “Phhhht rhetorical question!”

“If you are god then I guess I can be considered something even worse then Satan.” The voice said, “No… I’m worse then even that thing.”

“Well it’s good to meet you Satan but I was implying that there is no god. Wanna know why?” Xana asked.

“I have abandoned any mortal attempts to categorize anything. It is worthless to me.” The voice said.

“It’s because if there were… He wouldn’t let things like you… Or me… Exist!” Xana laughed.

“That’s implying I wasn’t created before it.” The voice said. “Or that it really cares.”

Xana grabbed her head in pain and shook it as she closed her eyes. “There it is again… That noise. Can’t you hear it?” She asked.

“Hear what?” A low voice rasped.

“The drums… Can’t you hear the drums?” Xana asked.

Both J and Arina slowly backed away.

Xana opened her eyes and looked at J and Arina, slowly returning to her normal posture. “Of course you don’t. You’re not listening. Why even bother?” She sighed.

“I could… investigate…” The voice rasped. A door opened up against a wall. “Please… step… into the office… we can begin… right away…”

Xana briskly skipped through the door. “Oh this is going to be fun! I always loved checkups.” She said.

“Hm… not even scared.” The voice said. “Then we can… begin.”

“S… sure…” J nodded.

“Not… even… going to attempt to stop this one…” Arina said.

“Don’t be afraid you two… I just want to help cure you all…” The voice said.

“Well don’t just stand this… I have a really… Bad… Headache.” Xana said.

A single darkly dressed man walked into the room. His face was replaced by what appeared to be a mix between a gasmask and a plague doctor’s mask. His goggles were pitch black letting no light in or out. “Just lay back.” The thing said.

Xana lied back on the table, giddy with excitement.

The thing strapped her down to the table. “What… ails you?” It asked.

“Doctor it’s my head… It hurts doctor. These drums… The neverending drums…” Xana said, the last words almost strained. “Can you help me?”

The thing reached onto a table that had just appeared. It was covered in odd tools.

“We shall see.” It said as it pulled up a small blade.

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“Hm.” The thing mumbled, randomly prodding her brain. “I can find nothing out of place…”

“You’re using your eyes when you should be using your ears… Listen…” Xana said through gritted teeth.

“Eyes. I removed mine a long time ago.” The thing said.

“If you can’t help then may I leave?” Xana said.

The thing remained silent.

“Let me out… So I can show you something.” Xana said.

“I only hear your heart beating.” The thing said. “So you’re fine.” A dull black glow reattached her skull and he removed the straps.

Xana put her hands on the side of his head. “No… Listen…” She whispered, gently pressing her forehead to his.

“What the…” The thing muttered when he heard the sound.

Xana jerked away immediately. “Did you hear it?” She asked excitedly.

“Yes.” The thing said.

Xana stared at him for a moment. “Take off your mask.” She said.

“Heh. Like I would.” The thing said.

“Please.” She said.

The thing started laughing. “Grab that scalpel.” It said motioning to the sharpened on on the tray.

Xana grabbed it and handed it to him.

The thing slowly brought the scalpel up to the side of the mask. It moaned as it slowly cut down the side of the mask, blood started to come out from the side. It cut off the other side and tore the mask off snapping the other threads. “There.” It said as it revealed it’s burned and scarred face.

“That’s better.” Xana said, gently pressing her lips to his.

“Hm.” It said.

Xana smiled. “Thank you.” She said.

“Help me sew this thing back on.” It said holding the mask back up. “As painfully as possible.”

“Aww… But I like you more with it off.” Xana said.

“Then next time you can help tear it off.” It said.

Xana grabbed the sewing needle. “Fair enough.” She nodded.

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“Ah… that was excellent work.” The thing said.

“How about I call you… Doctor.” Xana smiled.

“That is acceptable.” Doctor said.

“Doctor who?” Arina asked.

“Yes.” Xana said.

“Personally I’d like to meet the Timelord.” Doctor said.

“Really?” J asked.

“Yes. So I could cut into him and see what makes him tick.” Doctor said. “I’d make a game out of cutting up every reincarnation.”

Xana wrapped her arms around Doctor and smiled. “Isn’t he just perfect?” She asked.

J sighed, “And it’s only going downhill.” He said.

“Oh? I’d say this is going quite well.” Doctor said.

“He couldn’t fix it but… He gave me the best prescription ever.” Xana joked, nuzzling herself against him.

Doctor looked down at Xana for a few moments.

Xana looked up at him. “What’s wrong?” She asked.

“Nothing.” Doctor said. “Just a small thought that hasn’t occurred before.”

“What?” She asked.

“A change in the balance… I thought I had.” He said.

“Well yes usually when one is clinging to you there is an offset on your balance.” Xana joked, hugging him tighter.

Doctor gave a small almost inaudible laugh. “Yes. That too.” He said.

“I’ve forgotten h-” Nightmare stopped when she saw Doctor.

“Ah. And they join us.” He stated.

“They?” Arina asked.

“Yes. Us.” Chrysalis said.

“Oh hi you two!” Xana smiled wider.

“And… who are you?” Chrysalis questioned.

“I’m you from the future!” Xana said, her body morphing into Chrysalis.

“Ha ha. Very funny.” Chrysalis said.

“Why… are you… here?” J asked.

“What. Am I not allowed to be here?” Chrysalis snapped.

“No. Not really. It’s crowded enough in here.” J said.

“Nonsense! It’s not crowded enough.” Xana said. A few moments later several versions of her appeared. “Yay!” They all said, throwing their arms in the air.

“And she can clone herself.” Arina sighed.

“And I thought there was already enough insanity here…” J sighed.

All the copies of Xana gathered around Doctor. “So Doctor what did you want to do?” They all asked.

Doctor remained quiet for a moment. “I have got nothing planned.” He said.

All the clones disappeared. “Oh.” Xana said.

“Though I suppose I could show you my… clinic.” Doctor said.

“That sounds absolutely lovely.” Xana nodded.