Axel’s POV:

“Hello?” I called into the clubhouse.

“HELP ME!” A boy’s voice said.

I quickly rushed up to the clubhouse and knocked on the door.

“I’d open it but I’m sort of hogtied in here!” The boy said.

“He’s not home, come back later.” A woman said.

“UNTIE M-!” The boy shouted, his last words muffled.

“Maybe I should go get Applejack…” I mumbled. As I said that, all noise stopped. The door opened and I saw Applebloom staring up at me.

“No!” Applebloom said quickly, pulling me inside and slamming the door.

“MMPH!” The boy shouted through a rope tied around his mouth.

“What…” I started to say before Applebloom cut me off.

“Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Alex.” Applebloom said, pointing to each one as if as an introduction.

“Okay… why… tied up?” I asked uncertainly.

“Scootaloo you tell him.” Applebloom said.

Scootaloo shrugged, “I just didn’t want him leaving.” She said.

“Sounds reasonable…” I raised an eyebrow. “Was the gag necessary?”

“Can’t have him screaming for help before we’re done.” Scootaloo said.

“Done?” I questioned.

“It’s going to be a surprise.” Scootaloo said.

“We’re planning a wed-” Sweetie’s last word was cut off by Scootaloo’s hand.

I stared blankly at Scootaloo for a moment. “Excuse me?” I said.

“It’s a surprise… no one can know. Sorry.” Scootaloo said quickly.

Sweetie shoved Scootaloo’s hand back, “Don’t do that! I’m allowed to talk if you two are allowed to have sex in here…” She said, glaring at Scootaloo.

“You had sex?” I sputtered, immediately closing my eyes and looking out the window before glancing back at them.

“We’re both seventeen… and we’re dating.” Scootaloo said, glancing down at Alex who had now stopped moving.

“Alex? You okay?” I asked hesitantly.

Alex looked up at me with a pleading stare. I sighed and approached him, slowly untying his binds.

“I can’t feel my arms anymore.” He said.

“How bout you guys NOT hold people against their will. Unless you’re being kinky, it’s not really okay.” I said as Alex fell free from the ropes.

“Okay…” The three fillies said at once.

Alex laid on the ground for a moment before struggling to push himself up. I pushed him back down gently. “Easy killer. Just rest awhile and let the circulation return to your body before you use it.” I laughed.

“Last time I tried resting…” Alex began.

“I said I was sorry… I just didn’t want you to leave..” Scootaloo mumbled.

“Tell ya what… I’m going to stay here and keep things under control. Then I’m going to leave. Whoever decides to follow me, can do that.” I said, sitting against the wall next to Alex. “Unless I need to get some more help to do that…”

“No!” Everyone but me and Alex shouted.

“Great. Now while he’s resting, what did you all want to talk about?” I asked, crossing my legs.

“Well we were talking about our plans…” Scootaloo started.

“But… you’re here now so we can’t.” Sweetie said.

“Well I’m sure my knowledge of your afternoon tea party won’t spoil it for you.” I joked with a small chuckle.

“We weren’t having tea we were planning a wedding!” Scootaloo snapped. She froze after a moment and her face blanked.

My grin grew to almost silly proportions. “See I knew I’d get you to tell m-” I stopped, now finally processing what she said. “Come again?”

Applebloom slugged Scootaloo in the arm. “The hell Scootaloo.” She whispered angrily.

“Hey… it doesn’t affect you…” Scootaloo grunted, hitting Applebloom back.

“You’re not going to tell on us are you?” Sweetie asked. The three of them looked at me with matching puppy dog eyes. My voice almost didn’t make it out, and what did almost choked.

“Nngh n… I don’t… fine.” I sighed, hanging my head in defeat. “Just stop looking at me please.”

“Yay!” The three of them cheered happily.

“It hurts down to your very soul doesn’t it?” Alex asked.

“Not as bad as when… Mm never mind… best you never know that.” I said, my head hitting audibly back against the wood of the clubhouse.

“Yeah… I didn’t say it was the WORST thing I’ve ever felt…” Alex mumbled. “And I’m feeling better now.”

“Oh! We should go to Rarity and get her to make you a dress!” Sweetie said.

“Yeaaaah… Let’s hold off on telling anyone else until it’s all set up…” Scootaloo said.

“You know you’re pretty young. You’re sure he’s the right one?” I asked. “Not that I’m complaining on your choice of men but he’s a little scrawny.”

“Hey…” Alex mumbled.

“He’s not scrawny. He’s just been underfed.” Scootaloo said in a matter of fact tone.

I held up my hands defensively and laughed. “I’m only joking.” I said.

“And I doubt YOU’D make it all night…” Scootaloo mumbled.

“Excuse me?” I said in a louder tone, staring at her almost accusingly. “I assume you have, otherwise it wouldn’t be on the table.”

“We did.” Scootaloo stated.

“Uh huh…” I said, leaning back a little more.

“She passed out around two thirty…” Alex mumbled quietly.

“Wow, I’m impressed.” I teased.

“We started at eight.” Alex said.

“Mmhm I’m sure.” I nodded.

“Just ask Twilight.” Scootaloo said.

“What… She watched?” I questioned, my tone becoming skeptical.

“We did it in her house.” Scootaloo said.

“Okay. Well tell me then, how much do you actually have planned out. Do either of you have a job?” I asked.

“No…” Scootaloo said.

“And… no real…” Alex’s last words were too quiet for me to understand.

“Home?” I asked.

Both of them visibly flinched.

“I’ll take that as a no. Let’s assume it all works out and you get married… What happens next. What’s your plan?” I questioned. “You’ve obviously got all the other steps planned, what about post wedding? I’m guessing you want kids too. Who’s going to feed them and pay for hospital care and bills for when you actually do get pregnant?”

“I… don’t know…” Scootaloo said, looking away.

“I would.” Alex said firmly.

“Oh that’s very manly of you. Do they accept dirt and stones in the fantasy isle?” I asked, cocking my head.

Alex looked at the ground and remained silent.

“Some friendly advice from a person who cares. Don’t be idiots and waste your lives on something that doesn’t need to happen for you two to be together, which you two obvious want to be. You can get married whenever you want, but make sure you’re ready okay?” I said.

“Okay.” They both said.

“Does that mean we can’t have it planned for when it does come around?” Sweetie asked quietly.

“Planning is one thing, doing it is another. Plan all you like.” I smiled. “Hell I’m sure when it comes time, even Princess Celestia will be there. You three could get people all the way from the Crystal Empire. I can see the headlines already!”

Scootaloo looked up at me, “Really?” She asked in an excited tone.

“Absolutely.” I nodded. “But before we go into that… What are you two studying for in school. I’m sure you want to be something when you get out, maybe go to college?”

“I want to be a writer…” Alex said quietly.

“Really?” Scootaloo asked.

“Yeah.” Alex nodded.

“That’s great! What about you?” I said, turning to Scootaloo.

“I dunno I haven’t really thought about it.” Scootaloo shrugged.

“You know, from what I’ve heard of you three you look everywhere for what you’re meant to do, but have you actually just stopped to think about it?” I asked.

“No…” The three of them said.

“Well then tell me. What do you WANT to do, instead of what you THINK you SHOULD do.” I said.

“Well I want to take over the farm when it comes time for that…” Applebloom said.

“I like helping my sister…” Sweetie said.

“I like my scooter a lot and I do like to go really fast on it…” Scootaloo said as she scratched her chin.

“I can tell you’ll be an athlete. Maybe you’ll break the record for being the fastest pegasus without using her wings.” I suggested.

“I like the sound of that.” Scootaloo smiled.

I looked back at Alex to see a tear running down his face, meeting the wide smile he had plastered to it. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “Did your face break?”

“No…” He said.

“Great cuz I didn’t want to be responsible for that.” I laughed, nudging him slightly.

Alex’s smile grew a little more.

“You know… I’d hate to be responsible for a diplomatic incident with your families for spoiling your appetite but, how about I take you all out for some ice cream?” I suggesting, hopping to my feet.

All of them jumped up to their feet and quickly got behind me.

“Great. Let’s get going then.” I smiled.

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Van’s POV:

“So here’s my roooom.” Pinkie said as I stumbled into the large furnished bedroom.

I looked around the room for a moment.

“Do you like it!” She asked excitedly.

I smiled a little and nodded. ‘I like it a lot!’ I scribbled down into the notebook, quickly showing it to her.

Pinkie’s smile grew and she just stared at me.

I looked back at her and blinked. She grabbed me and pushed me onto the bed. I bounced a little before finally coming to a stop near the pillows. She continued to stare at me. I stiffened up slightly just bracing for whatever came next.

Pinkie crawled onto the bed and plopped down next to me. “Hi.” She giggled.

I looked at her for a moment before waving slightly.

“Will you sleep with me?” She asked bluntly.

I started chewing on my lip.

“Because I’m tired and I don’t want to sleep alone tonight.” She finished.

I let out a small sigh and nodded with a smile. She put her hand on my shoulder and pushed my back gently so I was lying down. Before I had a chance to react I felt her head rest on my chest. I tensed up slightly and looked down at her. Her arms wrapped around me and she cuddled a little closer, her body pressing against mine. “I’m happy you’re here.” She sighed softly.

I stiffened up a little more than before and looked down at her again.

Pinkie looked up at me, a frown slowly falling onto the face. “You… do want to stay here right? I… I won’t force you.” She said in a tone that slowly crept to sadness.

I nodded a little, not wanting to make her sad.

“Was it wrong to just… take you off the street like that?” She asked quietly.

I closed my eyes for a moment before shaking my head. I immediately felt her tighten her grip around me. “Thank you.” She said, burying her face into my chest.

I relaxed a little and lightly wrapped my arms around her. It was at that moment that I felt how warm she was, and how nice it felt to have her this close to me. I smiled and laid my head back onto the pillow behind it.

Pinkie yawned and closed her eyes. “I’m going to go to sleep a little early… I’m tired.” She said sleepily.

I tightened my grip reassuringly around her.

“You know… I thought I was rushing things a little… and I thought I’d lose you because of it. I don’t want to… lose you…” She mumbled, drifting to sleep shortly after.

My smile grew a little. You’re not going to lose me… You don’t have to worry about that. But you’re right about one thing, a little rushed… You can’t hear me but that doesn’t matter. I think tomorrow we should get to know each other a little better… Yeah that sounds fun. Maybe Axel can tag along. When you said you wanted me to sleep with you I was about to pass out, thanks for correcting yourself by the way. The only person I’ve had any sexual relations with is the one who taught me about it but… I don’t think Axel wants me to talk about that right now. Maybe tomorrow! We’ll go and… Hmm... I wonder where we’ll start? Maybe go see a movie? Or we co- Oh! I know...

Author's Notes:

If you don't know who Alex is, read my other story "Finding Home"

I will be doing this story side by side with Finding Home, meaning there might be things in this story you don't understand if you don't keep up on the other, and vice versa. If you do not like this then go suck a Dixie stick.

I mean I love you...