Author's Notes:

This story is written by my friend Patric who I am co-writing with. If you are confused at all by any of the characters that you might not recognize then please (In your own free time!) go read my other stories. This takes place in the same universe, and will likely confuse you if you do not know the full picture (Certain references or jokes.). This is a story that will go be happening alongside my stories and are canon. This story will run side-by-side with my other story Tongue Tied. There may be things you do not understand in this story if you do not read the other, but hopefully not anything extremely important. You will still get your fill reading this story if you don't read the other, and vice versa. They are both about different characters. Feel free to leave a dislike if you don't like this idea, and feel free to keep reading if it doesn't bother you in the slightest! I love all my viewers and their opinions, so don't be afraid to crucify me for it. These stories take place in the same universe, so all the characters and OCs will most likely interact or cross paths at some point. So if you don't know about something or think something is random or surprising, it's because you didn't read the other story. Just a warning for future readers!

A single colt walked into Ponyville an acoustic guitar strapped to his back. He hid underneath his almost too big trenchcoat. The sun was setting and not many people were out. He slowly made his way up to an unused house.

He shot a few careful glances around himself looking to see if anyone was watching. When he was content that no one was he carefully picked open the lock. The door opened up and he quietly walked in shutting it behind himself.

He swung a small flashlight out of his coat. He shined it around the dark house, revealing that nothing looked like it had been touched for a few weeks. He set his guitar and the small bag he had under his trenchcoat onto the table in the kitchen.

He walked up to a light switch and uncertainly flicked it. He shrugged when no lights came on. He managed to brush off the couch and he laid down on it. After a few minutes he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

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The next morning:

The colt woke up and slowly stood up from the couch. He stretched a little. He walked over to his bag and pulled out an apple.

He started eating it as he walked up to the back door. He unlocked it and walked outside.

He carefully scanned around and saw a group of fillies and colts walking to the schoolhouse. He followed the group up to the schoolhouse.

As he walked in he was shoved into a group of three fillies, causing him to accidentally fall onto one of them.

“Oops… did I do that?” The earth filly who shoved him asked innocently.

The three fillies glared at her.

She laughed as she walked away.

One of the fillies helped the colt and the filly he had fallen on up.

“Are you alright?” The unicorn filly who helped them up asked.

“Yeah. Don’t worry Sweetie I’m fine.” The pegasus filly said.

The colt nodded. “I’m fine.” He said, “Thank you.”

“Are you new here?” The last filly asked.

He nodded, “Yeah. I am…” He said.

“Well it’s nice to meet you. I’m Applebloom.” Applebloom said.

“I’m Sweetie Belle.” The unicorn filly who helped him up said.

“I’m Scootaloo.” The pegasus filly he had fell on said.

“I’m… Alex.” The colt said.

“It’s nice to meet you Alex.” Scootaloo smiled.

Applebloom and Sweetie Belle nodded and smiled.

Alex smiled a little, “It’s nice to meet you three too.” He said.

“We’re gonna go to our seats we don’t want to be late.” Applebloom said as she and Sweetie Belle walked into the main room of the schoolhouse.

Alex removed his coat and as he stretched to hang it up Scootaloo noticed a faint bruise on his shoulder. When he removed his hat his shoulder length brown mane fell down. His light brown coat now becoming more visible.

She gently placed her hand on her own shoulder, confirming to herself that she still had one. She cringed a little at the small pain that went through her body.

“Are you alright?” Alex asked.

Scootaloo nodded, “Yeah. I’m fine.” She said quietly.

Alex smiled a little, “That’s good.” He said.

“Oh! Come on there’s an empty seat just beside me and my friends you can sit there.” Scootaloo said as she quickly lead him to the desks.

The entire class idly chatted amongst each other.

Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo were aptly talking about what they were going to do after school.

Alex sat quietly at his new desk writing something on a carefully lined piece of paper.

Scootaloo looked over at him and quietly watched him write.

Alex smiled a little as he glanced at her out of the corner of his eye.

She gave a small smile.

After a few moments Cheerilee walked into the schoolhouse, “Settle down children.” She said with a slightly raised voiced.

Everyone in the schoolhouse quieted down.

“Now we c-” Cheerilee stopped when she saw Alex, a smile instantly ran across her face. “I didn’t know we were receiving a new student.” She said.

Alex looked up at Cheerilee.

“Why don’t you come up here and introduce yourself to the class?” Cheerilee asked.

“Uh… Okay…” Alex said as he slowly stood up. He walked in front of the entire class. “Hi… everyone… my name is Alex.” He said.

Everyone to some extent said, “Hi Alex.”

“You can sit down now.” Cheerilee said.

Alex sat back down in his seat.

“Open up your algebra books to page thirty four.” Cheerilee said.

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A few hours later:

“Wow… it wasn’t actually boring today.” Scootaloo said as she walked out of the school with her friends. She stretched a little and spread out her wings.

“Yeah. I say you did a lot better with history… Thanks to me.” Sweetie said.

“Yeah… you’ve been helping a lot. Thanks Sweetie.” Scootaloo nodded.

“Yeah I guess you d-” Applebloom stopped.

“Applebloom!” A woman called.

“Oh… It’s my sister…” Applebloom sighed, “Coming!” She rushed off towards her.

“Sweetie ar-” Scootaloo began.

“Sweetie Belle get over here this instant!” Another woman called.

“And there she is…” Sweetie sighed, “Sorry but I gotta go.” She ran off to her sister.

“Alex?” Scootaloo asked uncertainly.

“I’ve got nowhere to run off to… so if you really want me to stay… then I’ll do it!” Alex said.

“Great! Then I want you to meet someone!” Scootaloo said, grabbing his arm lightly and tugging him along.

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“Here we are!” Scootaloo said as she stopped outside of a building.

“Okay…” Alex said as he looked at it.

“Don’t worry I know Red he’s great.” Scootaloo smiled, knocking on the door.

Alex shrugged, “Okay. I’ll trust you.” He said, slightly returning the smile.

Scootaloo again impatiently knocked on the door.

The door cracked open and Red peeked out. “Hello?” He said.

“Hey.” Scootaloo said.

“Uh… You here to see Dash?” He asked.

“I’m going to guess now is a bad time?” Scootaloo asked.

“No not at all.” Red said. He turned his head slightly. “Dash! Put on some underwear!”

Alex instantly hid his head a little further under his coat.

“Can we come in?” Scootaloo asked.

“Mm… Gimme a minute.” Red said, pulling himself back inside.

“Yeah it can’t be tha-” Scootaloo stopped when she looked inside. “Yeah… we’ll give you a minute…” She stepped back and her face had turned bright red.

A few moments later Red opened the door, still only wearing basic underwear and nothing else. “Okay I’m decent. What’s up?” He asked.

“Um… well… I sort of…” Scootaloo mumbled as she looked away from Red. She shook her head, “I just wanted my new friend Alex to meet you and Dash.”

Red turned to Alex. “Oh hi. Why don’t you two come in.” He smiled.

They both nodded and walked inside.

Dash peeked out from the kitchen, not wearing a bra. Her arm was covering her breasts. “What did you do with my bra?” She asked.

“I don’t know did you check the ceiling fan?” Red asked.

Dash looked over into the kitchen. She walked around and everyone heard her open a few things. “Oh wait I found it! It’s in the freezer.” She shouted.

Alex managed to completely hide his face in his coat.

“Yeah… freezer… that makes sense…” Scootaloo said.

Dash came out with a bra on and she was shivering. “B… Bastard…” She mumbled, her wings twitching slightly to the icy new ornament of clothing wrapped around her chest.

Alex glance up and quickly removed his coat, he walked up to Dash, “Here you go…” He said quietly as he handed it to her.

Dash smiled and wrapped the coat around herself. “Well thanks! I haven’t seen you around…” She said.

“You’re not trying to steal my wife are you?” Red asked, staring Alex in the eyes.

Alex shook his head and backed off a little fearfully.

Dash and Red looked at each other for a moment before bursting out laughing.

Scootaloo laughed a little.

“Okay…?” Alex said slightly confused.

“What’s that smell?” Scootaloo asked.

“Uh… Well that’s…” Red mumbled, looking at Dash.

“Mm… I uh… Scootaloo how old are you again?” Dash asked.

“Seventeen.” Scootaloo said.

“And… Are you familiar… With.” Dash mumbled, looking at Alex.

Alex shuffled a little in place.

“What are you asking exactly?” Scootaloo asked.

“What um… Do you think we were doing?” Red asked.

“I don’t know…” Scootaloo said.

“Well you seem to k- Uh… What classes are you taking in school?” Dash asked.

“The basic stuff… why?” Scootaloo asked.

Alex mumbled something quietly.

“What is it?” Dash asked.

“I… know…” Alex said quietly.

“Oh… Well that’s good. I guess?” Dash said uncertainly.

“Oh my god we had sex.” Red said bluntly.

Scootaloo’s face turned an even brighter shade of red.

Dash hit Red on the side of the head. “The hell?” She said.

“Ow! What? Why are we beating around the bush.” Red asked.

“Hey! You know I trim it…” Dash mumbled.

“That’s not what… Nngh…” Red grunted.

“Um… I… think we should… be going now…” Scootaloo said.

“No it’s fine really. Did you want something to drink?” Dash asked.

“No… I’m fine.” Scootaloo said.

“Water would be nice… mine’s almost run out…” Alex said.

Scootaloo looked a little bit pale now.

“Great.” Red smiled, falling back onto the couch in a widened stance as he relaxed, letting out a sigh. “God it feels good to sit down aft- Mm… never mind.”

Dash walked into the kitchen and started filling a few glasses.

Scootaloo walked in after Dash.

Alex slowly walked up to the couch, “Is… it okay if I sit here?” He asked uncertainly.

“Sure take a seat.” Red said, patting the cushion next to him.

Alex sat down on the couch.

Red wrapped an arm around Alex and pulled him closer. Alex immediately noticed the scent previous in the room get stronger as he got closer to Red. “So you wanted to meet me and Dash?” He asked with a smile.

“I… guess… I don’t know anything about this town… I just got here last night.” Alex said.

“Well that’s just unacceptable. We’ll have to show you our friends definately. What about your family? Could we meet them?” Red asked.

Alex shook his head.

“Why not?” Red asked.

“They aren’t here.” Alex said in a slightly relieved tone.

Red looked at him. “Is there… Something you’re not telling me?” He asked.

Alex shook his head and tried to scoot away from Red.

Red tightened the grip around his shoulder. “Alex…” He said sounding a little concerned.

Alex’s entire body stiffened up and his face looked slightly pained.

Red immediately loosened his grip and released him. “I’m sorry! Did I hurt you?” He asked quickly.

Alex shook his head, “Not you…” He said.

“You know… I know it’s hard to talk about things but… You can trust us. And me… Well maybe. I am known in the east as a master bank robber.” Red smiled widely, nudging him.

Alex gave a small smile and slightly covered up his shoulder.

Red looked at his shoulder. “What are you doing?” He asked.

“N… nothing.” Alex said quickly.

Red moved Alex’s hand and saw a bruise on his shoulder, the black and blue contrasting sharply to his coat color. “A… Oh god…” He said quietly.

Alex covered it back up and looked away. “That’s not it…” He said quietly.

“Did… Your parents…” Red stammered quietly.

Alex didn’t respond.

“Alex… I do-” Red said.

“Okay sorry that took so long.” Dash laughed, coming out of the kitchen with Scootaloo and a few glasses of water.

“Thank you…” Alex said quietly as he took a glass of water.

“Y… Yeah… Thanks.” Red nodded, taking a glass.

Alex looked down at the glass.

“Alex?” Scootaloo asked. “Is something wrong?”

Alex shook his head.

Red scooted close to Alex and hugged him.

Alex looked at Red quietly, he seemed a little more relaxed.

Red shrugged. “Just getting to know this little guy. He’s pretty cool.” He smiled.

Alex looked at Red again, “Yes… a lot…” He said quietly, quickly looking down at the ground.

“Something wrong?” Dash asked.

Red stared at Alex and sighed. “Well if you ever want to talk about it.” He said.

“Talk about what?” Dash asked.

“You… really want… to know?” Alex asked quietly.

Red put a hand on Alex’s back. “You don’t have to say anything if you’re uncomfortable. We’re not going to pressure you.” He said.

“Well I want to kn-” Dash stopped as soon as Red threw her a glare. “I mean yes… No pressure.”

“I’m… a runaway…” Alex said quietly.

“Runaway… From what?” Dash asked.

Red looked at her and stared.

Dash’s eyes widened. “Oh…” She said with the sudden realization.

Alex remained quiet.

Scootaloo sat down beside him and hugged him a little.

“I… I think I should go…” Alex said quietly.

“Whatever you want to do.” Red nodded, looking at Scootaloo.

Scootaloo looked up at Red, “Yeah?” She asked.

Red looked at Dash and she nodded.

“Hey Scoots could I talk to you in the kitchen?” Dash asked.

“Oh… sure.” Scootaloo nodded, she let go of Alex and followed Dash into the kitchen. She looked back at Alex momentarily before entering the kitchen.

Dash kneeled down and looked at Scootaloo. “Scootaloo promise me something…” She said.

“Anything.” Scootaloo said.

“Take good care of your friend alright?” Dash said.

“Alright.” Scootaloo said. “Th… though he can’t move in with me…”

“Well… He could stay with us here if you wanted. Or with Twilight, or even Fluttershy.” Dash suggested.

“Fluttershy…” Scootaloo said. “Then maybe… after you and Red clean up… he could come here? And then maybe onto Twilight? Like… sort of alternate between everyone?”

“Yeah… Cleaning would be a good idea… Just uh… Don’t go upstairs.” Dash said.

“Great then we should te- Wait… why not?” Scootaloo asked.

“D… um uh… The floor just got a new paint job…” Dash said.

“Eww…” Scootaloo said. “Yeah I definitely won’t go upstairs.”

“Yeah speaking of…” Dash said, leaning back. “RED START CLEANING!” She shouted.

“You said you wo-” Red started.

“Bringing Scootaloo to Fluttershy’s.” Dash shouted.

“Damn it…” Red mumbled.

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“So… where are we going now?” Alex asked.

“To Fluttershy’s.” Scootaloo said.

“Who?” Alex asked.

“She’s a close friend. She’s sometimes shy around new people but I think you’ll be an exception.” Dash said.

“Oh…” Alex nodded, “Okay…”

“I know you’ll like her.” Scootaloo smiled.

The four of them approached the door to her house and knocked. “Fluttershy you home?” Red called.

There was a small note on the top of the door. Red reached up and grabbed it. “At Cecil’s… Be back later.” He read aloud.

“Well I’m sure she won’t mind.” Dash said, pushing past Red and walking inside.

Alex kneeled down and looked at a small mound of dirt.

“Whatcha doing?” Scootaloo asked.

“Just… wondering why there’s a random mound of dirt here…” Alex said.

There was a small scratching. A moment later a rabbit poked it’s head out and looked up at the two of them.

“Hey Angel.” Scootaloo said.

Alex stared curiously at Angel. “Wow…” He mumbled.

Scootaloo laughed a little.

Angel’s head darted to Dash and Red, staring at them as they walked in. He ran past Scootaloo and grabbed Dash’s pant leg.

“What is it Angel?” Dash asked.

Angel yanked on her pant leg and pointed out the door.

“I think he doesn’t want us going inside…” Alex said.

“Phht… It’s fine. Hey I got an idea.” Red said. “How about Scootaloo and Alex stay here. We’ll go get Fluttershy, maybe she’s still up at Cecil’s.”

Dash looked at Scootaloo and shrugged. “Up to you I suppose.” She said.

“I’m fine with that.” Scootaloo said.

Alex stood up and wandered around the side of the house.

“What are you doing?” Dash asked.

“Oh looking at the animals.” Alex said. “It’s actually my first time seeing any so close…”

“Well feel free to meet them. We’ll get going.” Red said.

“Okay.” Alex said.

“See you two in a bit.” Scootaloo said as she walked over to Alex.

“Ooo… A turtle…” Alex said as he slowly approached a turtle.

“Yeah that’s just Tank.” Scootaloo said, “He’s Dash’s pet.”

Tank looked up at Alex and stared at him.

Alex looked back at him before reaching into his coat pocket and pulling out a bunch of apple seeds. He stretched out his hand and offered them to Tank.

Tank started stuffing them in his mouth before retreating back into his shell. There was immediately small crunching sounds from inside it.

“I’d say he likes you.” Scootaloo said.

“I like him too.” Alex smiled.

They heard a sound come from an upstairs window.

“What was that?” Scootaloo asked.

“I don’t know… but since no one is inside… it can’t be good…” Alex said.

“Well come on… let’s go check it out.” Scootaloo said.

They both entered the house.

Alex looked up the stairs, “I’ll go.” He said.

“Wha… okay…” Scootaloo said with a small nod.

Alex glanced back at Scootaloo before he quietly walked up the stairs. When he reached the top he quietly snuck down the hall to where the sound had come from. He peeked into Fluttershy’s room and saw a man with no visible clothes on the bed. His limbs were all handcuffed to each corner of the bed and there was a single pillow covering his crotch, along with duct tape around his mouth and a blindfold around his eyes. His horn was also had a ring around its base.

Alex backed away from the door and quietly made his way back downstairs.

“Well… what was it?” Scootaloo asked.

“I… don’t even…” Alex said.

“Okay?” Scootaloo said.

There was another noise from upstairs, now from inside sounding like wood rattling and creaking as something shook.

“What was that?” Scootaloo asked quickly.

Alex sighed.

“Come on. We’re both going up this time…” Scootaloo said as she walked past Alex.

Alex followed behind her.

Scootaloo stopped outside of Fluttershy’s room and peeked in, instantly pulling back. “Wh… what the?” She said.

“Yeah…” Alex nodded.

“Okay… well we should… at least… take the tape off?” Scootaloo said uncertainly, staring directly at Alex.

“Wha…” Alex mumbled, “Y… o… okay…” He quietly stepped into the room and slowly walked beside the man’s head. He avoided looking more than he needed to as he grabbed the tape and slowly peeled it off.

The man looked around, completely uncaring that the blindfold was obstructing his vision. “Fluttershy just wait a minute…” He said quickly.

“Umm…” Alex mumbled quietly.

The man froze. “Y… You’re… Who are you?” He said.

“Alex…” Alex said. “A… and I um…”

“Well… Nice to meet you Alex Andium.” Cecil said a little sarcastically.

“W… what… did…” Alex mumbled quietly, stepping back slightly from the bed.

“I’m Cecil. Nice to meet you.” Cecil said, reaching his hand down only to be yanked back by the handcuff. “Nngh… Right.”

“Did… you want… some help?” Alex asked.

“I usually like to have all my senses active when I meet someone.” Cecil said, pointing to the blindfold.

“Okay.” Alex said as he reached up and untied the blindfold.

Cecil looked at Alex and Scootaloo. “Oh hey… Didn’t um… Did Fluttershy put you up to this? I thought she was just joking about the exhibitionism.” He said nervously.

“No… we’re actually… looking for Fluttershy…” Scootaloo said.

“I guess this was the reason why Angel didn’t want anyone coming inside…” Alex said.

“That bastard is in league with her… Don’t listen to him.” Cecil said.

Alex saw a book sitting on the edge of the bed. He looked at the cover and saw it was titled, ‘Erotic Fantasies’. His eyes widened a little and he blushed a little.

“Yeah Twilight gave me that book… I thought it would be fun but only… Only pain… Take it away…” Cecil groaned. His eyes widened. “Hey… One of you get the key… Quick.”

“Where is it?” Alex asked.

“It’s uh… Mm…” Cecil mumbled. “Under the pillow…”

Alex took in a deep breath and grabbed the pillow. He lifted it up and used his other hand to grab the key. He dropped the pillow back down and looked up at Cecil.

A moment later the sound of the front door opening echoed from downstairs.

Cecil’s gaze shot to Alex. “Oh god…” He mumbled. “Uh… Quick! Get under the bed...”

Scootaloo and Alex glanced at each other before diving under the bed.

The door to the room opened and Fluttershy walked in. She froze at the door and stared at Cecil. “How’d you get the blindfold and tape off?” She asked.

“I uh…” He mumbled.

“Oh I guess it doesn’t matter.” She shrugged. As she walked to the bed she started stripping her clothes off, tossing them to the floor.

Both Alex and Scootaloo froze completely.

“Uh now wait a minute… Maybe… We can take a break?” Cecil suggested quickly.

“We just finished a break didn’t we?” Fluttershy asked.

“Outside of the cuffs…” Cecil said.

“Okay…” Fluttershy sighed, tossing the pillow to the ground. “W… Where’s the key?”

Alex looked down at the key in his hand.

“I uh… I think…” Cecil mumbled.

“Oh well… Onto round 2.” Fluttershy said.

“Okay wait… Just…” Cecil stammered. “What… What’s that?”

“Oh this?” Fluttershy asked curiously. A moment later Scootaloo and Alex heard something click before starting to vibrate.

“Whoa okay stop… Come on…” Cecil said quickly.

“What? You thought it was fun to stick yours in Red.” She said.

“That… Was in a drug induced sex rage…” Cecil said defensively.

“Still…” Fluttershy shrugged.

Alex’s eyes shifted to Angel, who had came a little ways into the room. An idea popped into his head and he took the key and chucked it. It hit Angel in the head, forcing him to let out a loud squeal.

“Huh?” Fluttershy mumbled, turning around and looking at Angel. “Oh there’s the key! Angel you naughty rabbit…”

Alex sighed quietly.

Scootaloo remained quiet.

Fluttershy put the key in Cecil’s hand and stood up. “You unlock yourself, I’m thirsty.” She said, walking out of the room.

“Wait I… I c… N… Ugh…” Cecil sighed.

Alex and Scootaloo slowly crawled out from under the bed.

“Yeah… I really… really don’t want to get caught after… that…” Scootaloo said.

“Wait… Key….” Cecil said, holding it out as far as he could.

Scootaloo froze and turned away from Cecil.

Alex grabbed the key and unlocked Cecil’s hand.

Cecil took the key from him and started unlocking himself, letting out a sigh. “Thanks.” He said.

Alex nodded, “You’re welcome…” He said. “What now?”

“I honestly don’t know… Hadn’t thought that far ahead.” Cecil shrugged.

“I’m… going to go downstairs…” Scootaloo said as she walked to the door.

Everyone’s head turned to the door when a small scream was heard. Fluttershy burst through the door and slammed into Alex, falling on top of him.

Alex’s entire body seized up and his face turned to an intense shade of red.

“Oh… great…” Scootaloo said quietly.

“Oh come on why are you so embarrassed it’s not like we haven’t seen you naked befo-” Dash said, walking up and freezing in the doorway.

“I… don’t think she’s embarrassed by that…” Scootaloo said.

Fluttershy jumped up and yanked the blanket from under Cecil, forcing him off the bed and to the floor. She immediately wrapped them around herself, blushing brightly.

Her getting off didn’t register in Alex’s mind and he remained frozen on the ground.

“Um… hi?” Scootaloo said quietly.

Fluttershy covered her face and shook her head. “Oh god… I’m a pedophile now… Oh god…” She mumbled.

Cecil stood up and crawled over to her side of the bed and sat next to her. “You’re not a pedophile it was an accident…” He said comfortingly.

“Um… I’m… just going to go downstairs…” Scootaloo said as she walked out of the room, avoiding looking at Cecil.

“Hey Cecil…” Red said, waving from the doorway.

“Hi.” Cecil waved.

“You’re naked you know that?” Red said.

Cecil paused for a moment, looking down at his own crotch. “Yes. Yes I am.” He nodded.

Red looked down at Alex, who was still frozen on the floor, his face still a brilliant shade of red. “What’s wrong with him?” He asked.

“It’s my fault…” Fluttershy mumbled.

“I think he’s trying to contain himself as his head was between her breasts for a few moments.” Cecil said.

“Ah…” Red nodded.

“Will you idiots just get dressed?” Dash said, walking over and lifting Alex up, carrying him downstairs.

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“Alex are you alright?” Scootaloo asked.

Alex nodded.

“Good… good…” Scootaloo said.

“I just… want to sit… and not move for a while…” Alex said quietly. “If… that’s alright…”

“We’re still waiting for Fluttershy to come down… so why not?” Scootaloo said.

Alex nodded again and leaned back slightly on the couch.

Cecil walked down the stairs, for the first time fully clothed. “Okay now that we’re talking under better circumstances…” He said, sitting down on the couch next to them.

Alex looked up at Cecil, “Um… like… I said… I’m Alex.” He said. “And it’s… nice to meet you Cecil…”

“Nice to meet you too. And you are?” Cecil asked, staring at Scootaloo.

“I’m Scootaloo.” She said.

Cecil reached out and shook both their hands. “Nice to meet you both. I’m Fluttershy’s husband.” He smiled.

“Oh… interesting…” Scootaloo said.

“That’s nice to know.” Alex said.

“So I’m guessing you’re her boyfriend?” Cecil asked, nudging Alex.

Both Alex and Scootaloo froze and they both exchanged glances.

Red came down the stairs shortly after. “Okay they’re talking… That’s either good or bad.” He sighed.

“That either means Dash is comforting Fluttershy… Or they’re both planning a second orgy.” Cecil chuckled.

“A what?” Alex and Scootaloo asked at the same time.

“You’ll find out when you’re older.” Cecil said.

Red hit Cecil in the arm.

“Whaat?” Cecil whined. “We don’t know…”

Alex shifted around a little on the couch.

“What’s wrong?” Red asked.

“Nothing.” Alex said. “Just… that position… wasn’t that comfortable…”

Cecil was about to say something when Red covered his mouth. “That’s not what he meant.” Red said.

Alex reached around to his back and lightly pressured it, a small look of discomfort crossing his face.

“How about I get us some… Water?” Red suggested.

“That’d be great.” Scootaloo said.

“Yeah…” Alex nodded, “I’m a little thirsty…”

“Oh I’ll have a g-” Cecil said.

“Great water coming up.” Red said, walking into the kitchen.

“I’ll help.” Scootaloo said getting up from the couch and rushing in after him.

Cecil looked at Alex for a moment. “So…” He said.

Alex looked up at him, “Yeah?” He asked.

“How’s your day… Besides the naked men and women.” Cecil asked.

“Good.” Alex said. “And… yours?”

“Great. Mostly.” Cecil nodded.

“I guess this isn’t what normally happens here?” Alex asked.

“Normal…” Cecil laughed. “You know I used to be a skeleton.”

“Really?” Alex asked sounding interested.

“Yeah. Only at night though.” Cecil nodded.

“Wow… that sounds really interesting.” Alex said.

“Yeah I guess that’s one way to put it.” Cecil said.

“Wait… you said used to…” Alex said.

“Yep. Used to.” Cecil said.

“Well… what do you do now?” Alex asked. “I mean… other then getting handcuffed to beds…”

Cecil laughed. “Oh so the kid’s funny… Well I do what I did before I was cursed. I build things… I’m a tinker.” He shrugged.

“Cool.” Alex said with a smile. “I’ve never met a tinker before.”

“Well that’s great. I guess you can’t say that anymore right?” Cecil sighed.

“Is something wrong?” Alex asked quickly.

“No I’m fine it’s just… Talking about this has brought back some… Painful memories.” Cecil shrugged.

“Oh… I’m sorry…” Alex said quietly.

“No it’s fine… What about you? What do you think you’ll want to do… Job wise.” Cecil asked.

“I don’t know… right now… I just really want to get by…” Alex said.

“Well that’s no good. Don’t your parents care?” Cecil asked.

Alex shivered a little and remained silent.

“What’s wrong? Are they okay or…” Cecil asked curiously.

Alex looked down at the ground and kept quiet.

“If you don’t want to talk about it that’s fine… I didn’t mean to pry or anything.” Cecil said quickly.

Alex sighed quietly, “Thanks…” He said.

Rainbow Dash came down, dragging Fluttershy with her. “You’re coming out… Right now…” Dash grunted.

Fluttershy stumbled out and looked at Alex. “Oh… Hi…” She waved slowly.

“Hi.” Alex waved back.

“Hey Fluttershy.” Cecil waved.

“So you wanted to uh… Stay here for awhile?” Fluttershy asked, ignoring Cecil.

“Wha…” Alex mumbled. “Oh… if you… want me to…”

“Oh well um… It’s not that I don’t want you to it’s just that… If you stayed at Cecil’s you’d have your own room. It’s a lot bigger than my cottage.” She said.

“Okay…” Alex said.

“Great!” Cecil said, putting an arm around Alex. “That means we get to spend more time together. Bonding!”

Alex smiled a little more, “Yay!” He said.

“Oh that also means I can show you my workshop.” Cecil smiled.

“I can’t wait.” Alex said.