"We're not naming him that..." Fluttershy said.

"Why not?" Cecil asked.

"One of you is enough." Fluttershy giggled lightly.

"What if it's a girl?" Twilight asked.

"Then we'll name her Fluttershy!" Cecil said with a smile.

"I don't want to name her that... That's just confusing." Fluttershy said shaking her head.

"So name her Genevieve. I don't care." Cecil said.

"How can you not care? Twilight, Sam... Help me out here." Fluttershy said.

"Um..." I said.

"We actually have to go... It was nice talking with you." Twilight said with a laugh before dragging me off.

"See ya later." Cecil waved.

Me and Fluttershy got up and walked off, leaving the two to argue as we made our way further into the park.

"So Sam..." Twilight said.

"So?" I asked.

"How you been feeling lately?" She asked.

"Pretty good besides the occasional headache, why?" I questioned.

"I'm just curious... I care about you that's all." She said clinging to my arm.

"Well... I guess I-" I said before someone bumped into me. I didn't even budge, the woman colliding with me knocked back to the ground.

"I'm sorry!" She said quickly, her bag's contents scattering along the road. "Oh man... Would you mind helping?"

"Of course!" I said quickly rushing down to help gather her things.

"Thanks... I'm really sorry about this..." She said.

"No no... It was my fault. I should have been watching where I was walking." I said.

"I'm Mary..." She said.

"It's nice to meet you Mary." Twilight said helping her to her feet.

I finished putting her things in her bag but something caught my eye... It looked like an ID. It had her name on it.

'Mary Liaiss Cheqeun'

"Hm... Sounds French." I said as she snatched it from my hand.

"That's personal!" She snapped.

"Sorry I... I didn't mean to I was just curious." I said defensively.

"Well... You know my name, it's only fair I know yours." She said with a sigh.

"I'm Sam. Nice to meet you." I said.

"I'm Twilight Sparkle." Twilight said.

"Well it's nice to meet you two. Sorry if I snapped... I just like keeping my personal stuff... Personal." Mary said.

"No I understand... Sorry again." I said.

"It's fine, really..." Mary said, "Where were you two headed?"

"Nowhere in specific... We were just having a walk. If you weren't doing anything we'd be happy for you to join us." Twilight suggested.

"Yeah... Sure that sounds nice. I could really use a break anyway..." Mary sighed. "It is nice out today isn't it?"

------------------------------

"He just dropped it?" Twilight asked.

"Right onto the kitchen floor... And guess what happened next?" Mary said.

"What?" I asked.

"He put it back on the plate and served it." Mary said.

"To the health inspector?" Twilight said in disbelief.

"And we passed!" Mary said as we all laughed.

"Either the restaurant has really clean floors... Or he's a really bad at inspecting." I said.

"And I thought we were going to get shut down, but I guess we got lucky." Mary shrugged.

"I think the janitor get's a raise." Twilight chuckled.

"You could say that again." Mary nodded.

"Hey you should come over some to our place some time. Maybe we can go out to eat?" Twilight asked.

"That sounds nice." Mary smiled.

The three of them got up headed towards the park entrance. "I just moved to Ponyville recently... Would you mind helping move some furniture?"

"Well..." Twilight said hesitantly.

"Of course! I would love to help." I said quickly.

"Great!" Mary said happily.

"Uh Sam? Weren't you going to help me reorganize things back at home?" Twilight asked.

"You can handle it. I'm sure Spike will help." I said as I began to follow Mary to her home.

"I... Alright..." Twilight said quietly.

--------------------------------------

"Thanks... I really appreciate the help." Mary said as I pushed the couch to the spot she asked, breathing a sigh of relief.

"No problem." I said.

"I'd like to repay you for the work... How about I fix you a meal?" She asked.

"Oh you don't have to do that, I was just happy to help." I said.

"No I insist! It's the least I could do for all the hard work you've done." She said pushing me onto the couch, "I'm not taking no for an answer. Would you mind if I made some chicken? Green beans... Mashed potatoes..."

My stomach started to growl, "Well I am a little hungry... Yeah that sounds good." I nodded.

A smile grew on her face, "Good. Make yourself comfortable and I'll get it started." Mary said running off into the kitchen.

I kicked my shoes off and leaned back, gazing around at the small house. She must own a pretty successful restaurant to have all this stuff. A couple hours passed. I had finished the food and we talked, shared a few laughs...

"She sounds wonderful." Mary said taking a sip from her glass.

"She is... She's everything I could have ever asked for." I said.

"That's nice..." She said meekly, "She's nice... It's good to know there's someone to care for her."

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing I... " She stammered.

"It's fine... I don't want to pry or anything." I said quickly.

"No it's fine... My husband just... Passed away recently." She said quietly.

"Oh... I'm so sorry..." I said in surprise.

"Really... It's fine I... Would you mind if I took a shower... I won't be long really..." She said.

"Not at all. I'll be right here when you're through." I said.

"Thank you..." She said walking off to the bathroom. I heard the door close and the water turn on. Man... I had no idea. She's so nice... And she... Just wow...

I heard something. It was very faint, which forced me to listen... I got up and approached the bathroom door. The sound of the shower nearly drowned it out... It sounded like crying.

"Mary? Are you alright?" I asked, knocking on the door. I heard the crying stop, followed by a loud gasp.

"Mary?" I called again opening the door. "Oh god!"

There was a noose around her neck, suspending her mid-air, her naked body dangling lifelessly. I looked at the top of the rope, my magic flaring up as it snapped. I caught her and dragged her to her room, setting her gently onto the bed.

"Shit... What do I do..." I said panicked. I pressed two fingers to her neck. "She's got a pulse... Thank god."

She was alive... That's all that mattered. I grabbed some blankets and covered her up. "You're going to be fine..." I said to myself.

-----------------------

"Huh...?" Mary mumbled.

My eyes shot to her as I rushed over to the bed, "Oh you're awake... Good. I made you something to eat, and I poured you some orange juice. Sorry if the eggs are a little burnt..." I said.

"I... Thank you..." Mary said.

"Did you need anything else?" I asked.

"No I... I'm fine." She said quietly sitting up. The covers fell to reveal her bare breasts. She quickly covered up.

"Sorry... I left some clean clothes by your bed... I'll just... Let you change." I said rushing to the door.

"Wait..." She said. "Why... Did you save me?"

"I couldn't just leave you there... To die..." I said. "I... Should really be getting back to Twilight's. Please... Would you be here if I came back in the morning?"

"Yeah... I will." She said.

"Promise you won't do that again..." I said staring back at her.

"I promise..." She said.

"Good..." I said quickly, heading to the front door. I opened it and was about to leave.

"Sam..." Mary said. I turned to see her standing at the end of the hall staring at me, the covers wrapped around her.

"Yeah?" I asked.

"Would you mind... Staying the night here? I just don't... Want to be alone." She asked earnestly.

"If... That's what you want." I said.

Tears slid down her face as I approached her, "Thank you..." She said.

I wiped the tears away from her, "I'm here... You won't have to be alone tonight." I said. I looked into her room at the bed.

"I'll make the bed. You haven't touched your food, you must be starv-" I said before she kissed me. My eyes widened in surprise. I was about to pull away but... Something kept me there.

She pulled away and our eyes met. I couldn't look away from her... Something seemed to pull me in, as my lips met hers this time. The covers she had to conceal herself fell to the floor as I pushed her against the wall, her arms wrapping around me. Before I knew it my clothes were off as well. We both fell onto the bed in each other's embrace, our bodies becoming intertwined as I slid into her. She let out a gasp, gripping me tightly as her breathing increased. As big as I was, she took me in easily...

"Don't leave me..." She begged.

"I won't." I said, kissing her again as I started to thrust deeper into her.

She started moaning, wrapping her legs around me. She felt amazing, like we belonged together... Seeing her pant and moan, wanting me. Needing me... I needed her...

"Sam..." She moaned.

"M...Mary..." I grunted as she tightened around me, locking me inside as both our orgasms mixed. She pulled me down, our bodies pressing together. The way she whined, the way she held me... I needed her.

--------------------------

My eyes snapped open. I was lying in bed. Mary was cuddled against me. I looked over, staring out the window, the moonlight shining through the window, piercing the shroud of darkness that filled the room. I glanced back down at her, she made me feel safe... And I knew the feeling was mutual. I put my head back onto the pillows and was about to go back to sleep.

"Is something wrong?" Mary asked.

"Sorry... I didn't mean to wake you." I said.

"It's fine." She said resting her head on my chest.

"I just... I don't know if we should have done this... How will Twilight react when she finds out..." I said.

"She doesn't have to know..." Mary said.

"But..." I stammered.

"You're sweet... You make me happy, you make me feel safe... You care about people. If you told her it would devastate her... You don't want to hurt her do you...?" She said.

"Of course not... But it feels... Wrong." I said.

"Would you mind... Keeping this a secret... I just met her and... I really don't want this to tear us apart. Please?" Mary asked looking up at me.

I felt happy... I don't know why. "Sure... If that's what you want." I said. "So long as no one gets hurt."

"Don't worry... Everything will be alright." She said with a smile, closing her eyes.

I stared up at the ceiling. She was right, I'm worrying too much. Everything will be alright. I shouldn't think about it too much. I should get some sleep. Twilight will need my help in the morning. Maybe Mary can come along?