Chapter 28

*Moon Shadow*

Moon Shadow glanced sadly at the empty seat next to her, where there should have been a hulking earth pony, before putting the muscle car into gear. She laid down a strip of rubber as she peeled out of the parking lot.

The two couples in the backseat, cuddling and cooing to each other, were oblivious, thoroughly enjoying their own reunions. In reality, she didn't blame them, she just regretted the delay before she would see her own love.

Watching them in the rearview mirror, she smiled, honestly happy to see her friends in love. Lightning Dust isn't home yet, either. I guess Helen and I can commiserate. And plan further how we're going to keep our mares together and happy, Shadow's smile turns into a loving smirk. At first, we worked together because we could both see how much Irony and Dust wanted each other... but now... I think I'm developing feelings for this human... she realized, with a start, her face flushing at the thought. She is rather good looking...

The grey unicorn began humming to herself as she continued toward the house, her thoughts having turned to what she and Helen were going to do next, to ensure their family stayed together.

* * *

*Soarin and Mindy*

Mindy’s telekinetic aura envelopes the door to the room she’s been sharing with Soarin at the farm. It’s a bit of a tussle for both ponies to tumble into the room, since their lips are locked together. Soarin fixes this by using his wings, and holding her in his forelegs. He flips over, landing on his back on the bed, with Mindy on top. He can’t stop running his hooves over her form, relishing the feel of her strong muscles underneath her magenta coat.

He’s able to pull away from her lips for a moment, panting, “I’ve missed you so much, Mindy.”

She giggles, “I’ve missed you too, Soarin.” She nibbles his neck, and watches as his tail flips in excitement. She enjoys the feel of him touching her. His lips move down her neck, and she feels her body move in response. She’s wanted him from pretty much the first moment she met him. After a long time, she uses her hooves to gently bring his face in front of hers, “You love me, right?”

He nods seriously, “Yes, with all of my heart, and my soul.”

She can’t giggle at this now, her emotions are too strong. She simply pulls his face to hers, their tongues intertwining as they feel each other’s passion. For a long moment, she completely loses herself in the feel and taste of the pegasus stallion in her arms.

This time, he pulls away, his face starting to get red, “Mindy, you know that I was a girl before the change. I really don't know exactly how to go from here.”

She smiles at him, “I may have been a guy before, but I’m still just trying to figure things out on my end.” She thinks for a moment, “Well, we both know the basics, let’s go from there.”

He smiles and kisses her, “Mindy, I love you.”

She rubs a forehoof on the side of his face, gazing lovingly into his eyes, then she looks off to the side, “Sparky, Phenrys, we want to have some private time. Go find another scene to write.”

Soarin furrows his brow as his ears droop, “What?”

She giggles, kissing him again, “Oh nothing.” But, as she’s kissing him, her eyes are glaring daggers at the two authors as they file out of the room.

* * *

*Lightning Flash and Trixie*

"Thank Celestia we're finally alone!" Lightning Flash stated with vigor, once he and Trixie had finally gotten to the room they shared. "Now I can do something to you that I've been quite anxious to do," he turned to her, giving her as cocky and sexy a smile he could.

Only to have the smile slip right off his face at the tears falling from Trixie's muzzle. He was only gobsmacked for a moment, then he rushed over to her, wrapping her in his wings, "Trixie, what's wrong? I'm here with you, you can talk to me."

She buried her face in his shoulder, weeping uncontrollably. She blubbered incoherently for several minutes, while Flash looked on, confusion written plainly across his face. He whispered comforting words in her ear, telling her how much he loved her, and that everything was going to be all right.

"Everything isn't okay! Trixie is evil. Trixie killed. Trixie destroyed. Trixie exulted in their deaths! Trixie is evil!" her voice rose with every word, ending in an ear-piercing scream that punctuated the last call of 'evil'.

"Trixie. Trixie! Calm down! There is no way that you are evil. You are good!" he tried to tell her.

"No. No Trixie isn't! You have no idea what Trixie has done," her ears splayed back, flat against her skull, as she told him all about the mission, sparing no detail of what she had done. She finished with, "And it was all for nothing! The horrible man from the CIA killed the pony before we could convince him to come with us!"

"Shhhh... Trixie, that doesn't make you evil. Overzealous, maybe, but not evil. Would they have killed you, given the chance?"

"Yes, but--"

"No buts. Did you really enjoy the killing? Or was it the challenge?" Flash asked her.

Before she could answer, they heard a voice from the other side of the closed door, "C'mon Trixie, you know it was the challenge! You know that you like to push yourself!"

Flash sighed, "Hannah! If you're going to listen at the door, you might as well come in."

Opening the door, the young human poked her head in, and said, "I didn't intend to eavesdrop, but I couldn't help but hear poor Trixie. Trixie, you're a great pony! I'll bet you saved Irony's life, didn't you?!"

"Well... I guess you could see it that way... Trixie did what she thought was right at the time, but she has been plagued with nightmares ever since..." the pale blue unicorn lowered her head, her ears limp.

Hannah lifted Trixie's chin with her small hand, looked her in the eyes, "Trixie, I'm sorry you've been having bad dreams. But, I'm really glad that you're okay, and that you brought Irony and Mindy home safely. And I know that without you, Dust would have had a harder time with her mission, and she might've been hurt. Thank you for working so hard to keep my family safe. For that, I will always be grateful to you!"

"Maybe so, but Trixie has decided that she cannot go on any more missions. She can't hurt anyone anymore, she's afraid of what might become of her if she does. I hope everypony will understand..." tears filled her eyes anew. Hannah wiped them away with her fingers, and kissed her on the nose.

"I understand. It's okay, Trixie. You don't have to kill to be the Great and Powerful Trixie that I know you are."

Flash wrapped his wings around Trixie once again, and nodded a thank you to Hannah as she turned to go. He pulled her into the bed, and held her while she fell into a deep sleep.

* * *

*Irony*

I step out of the government issue SUV to the sight of the farm. Okay... that's a bit of a change from the last time I saw this place! Looking around, I take in all the improvements that have taken place. The barracks is now completed, and I can make out where farmland is plotted out. A couple of earth ponies are plowing the fields in preparation for planting. None of them have Big Mac's size, but none of them are small either.

Looking closer at the barracks, I see three government trailers set up, presumably housing all the medical equipment and office space they think they'll need while visiting our little paradise. Eeyup, they can move fast, when they're motivated...

"Miss Shieldbreaker? I'm Agent Walker," another Feebie steps up, his hand outstretched. He has, wisely, decided not to notice my nudity. Instead, he gives me solid eye-contact, as well as a firm, but not too firm, handshake.

"Agent Walker," I nod, "are you going to be better behaved than the last of your kind I had to deal with?"

He releases my hand, glancing a question at my escorts.

"Steinwick," John answers. Only one word, but the look of severe distaste that crosses Agent Walker's face makes me immediately like him a tiny bit more.

"I'd like to apologize on behalf of all the FBI for any mishandling you may have faced at the hands of Agent Steinwick," Walker says, sincerely. Then I hear him mutter under his breath, "The colossal prick."

"So, what can I do for you, Agent Walker?" I decide to cut to the chase, already weary of playing with the Feds, from my earlier encounter.

"Actually, I'm just here to introduce myself and let you know that we are all set up. I know that Miss Dust is not back yet, and we are awaiting her return, as it is my understanding that she is in charge of this operation. Is that correct?" he asks, rather politely.

"Yes, sir, she is the one to see. I'm sorry, but I don't know how long it will be until she arrives. She took a detour on the way home," I reply.

"That's fine. Please let her know that I would like to see her when she returns. I'll be keeping an eye out for her."

I nod, and turning away from the three FBI Agents, finally let my concentration lapse. I hit the ground with all four hooves, glad to finally be away from humans. I take off at a trot, eager to return to Dust's home... which is quickly feeling like my own.

* * *

The run from the farm has left me feeling much better, I've finally been able to stretch my muscles. I feel more at peace than I have felt since leaving this house last.

Of course, it also does my heart good to see my car, still looking pristine, parked out front of the house. I realize that I've had a quietly niggling worry about it, ever since having to leave it in Wyoming.

What I see beyond my vehicle lifts my heart up even more: Moon Shadow running out the front door in a most indecorous manner, excitement plain on her face.

"Irony!" she cries, her pace increasing.

"Moon Shadow!" I pull her into my arms, lifting her off her hooves and spinning around, my lips pressed firmly to hers.

"I missed you so much!" I pant, finally breaking our kiss.

"I was so worried about you. Especially when you didn't come home with Mindy and Trixie!" she chastises me gently.

"I'm sorry, my love. Unfortunately, that couldn't be helped. Not without causing a big problem, anyway. Besides, you should know by now not to worry about me. I always come back," I respond, booping her nose in Mindy fashion.

"I know, but can't a mare worry when the love of her life puts her own life on the line?" she pouts.

"I suppose so," I smile down at her, then kiss her again, my tongue playing along her lips. "I've missed you so much," I whisper.

"I'm so glad you're home," she says softly into my ear.

We stroll into the house, hoof-in-hoof.

* * *

"You really did miss me," Shadow says, panting heavily.

"Here, let me show you again just how much I missed you," I smirk, reaching for her once more.

* * *

I try to sneak my way into the bathroom, hoping to get a shower before anypony else can see me with my mane matted all over to one side, my fur sweat-soaked, from my recent activities. Sure was a lot of fun... I grin to myself.

The grin slips off my face as who should appear around the corner, but my brother.

"Irony! So glad you're back. We were worried about you, sis," he says before cupping a hoof over his nose, "Oh my... somepony's been having fun!"

I give the air a solid sniff, "I think I'm not the only one who's been having fun, now am I?"

He turns bright red, "Touché."

"I was actually on my way to take a shower, so unless I can help you..." I trail off.

"I was looking for Hannah. I wanted to thank her for something she said to Trixie earlier today. You haven't seen her, have you?" he asks.

I cock my head to the side, giving him a puzzled look, "Hannah. You mean Dust's daughter, Hannah?"

"Duh. I'm pretty sure she's the only Hannah living here. Earth to Irony," he chuckles.

"Ummm... I don't know how to break it to you, Flash, but she's in Texas, with her mom and brother. I think Dust is probably visiting with them right now. There's no way that she could have said anything to Trixie earlier today."

He gets a faraway look on his face, then shakes his head and starts to walk by me, muttering, "Maybe I'm losing it..."

He stops suddenly, having come up right next to me. His eyes close, and he starts huffing at the air. He falls back on his haunches and reopens his eyes. His pupils are dilated, and a goofy grin has spread on his muzzle, "Oh my..." He sighs, then it's like he suddenly comes back to himself. His eyes open wide, and he shoots to his hooves, shock plain on his face. He sputters for a moment, noticeably trying to keep his rear end as far away from me as possible, "Umm, Irony... I think you might be... umm..." his voice falls to a whisper, "in heat."

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"Uh-- n-n-nothing, bye! Gotta go find Trixie again!" he turns tail and literally runs away from me.

I just stare after him for a moment, "You are so weird!"

* * *

Cranking the knob over to hot, I slip into the shower, glad to be able to finally clean off the funk from my recent travel. I take my time washing my fur and cleaning my mane, luxuriating in the never-ending supply of hot water.

Thank Celestia for Dust's awesome shower! I gleefully think, running my fingers through my mane. Too bad she's not here to share it with me... Hmm... I wonder if Moon Shadow is awake yet?

I ponder calling out for her for a moment, but then decide, No... what I really need is a stallion! Dammit, I wish Ray was here with us! Why did I make him go home? I should have let him come. Then he could keep me company in here... I smile dopily to myself, one of my hands absentmindedly dropping down to my seeping slit, while thoughts of the good Doctor run through my head.

It takes but a moment for my mind to get lost in a sweet memory from our all-too-short time together...

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Our lips press together fiercely; his hands are buried in my mane, pulling me into him. My fingers fumble at his belt, trying to loosen the buckle, but they can't focus on their task. I am lost in this kiss; lost in the feeling of his tongue fencing with mine, of his sharp teeth nibbling at my lips.

Just as I find purchase on his buckle, he swats my hands away from his waist, "Ah ah ah, not yet, my fair lady."

I fairly groan with disappointment. He grips the hem of my shirt, quickly pulling it over my head. As I am trying to pull my arms free of the garment, he twists it up and pushes my arms down in front of me, somehow trapping them between us. I growl lightly. He smirks, then presses his advantage, kissing me again.

While I am distracted by his oral prowess, he sneaks his other hand up to cup my right breast. He caresses it gently, taking its measure in his skillful fingers. He squeezes the nipple. Pinching it; twisting it; pulling it; stretching it out. My moans are gobbled up by his lips. I swear he eats them like candy.

Just when I think I can stand it no more, his digits drift across my chest, quickly continuing his ministrations on the melon's twin sister. I cry out, my body twitching from the spears of electricity shooting out from the erect nub.

Finally unable to wait any longer for my reward, I pry my wrists free of the shirt, destroying it in the process. I no longer care. I grab hold of his belt and pull, tearing the leather in my haste. I pull his zipper down, snaking my hand in to find his turgid member. The heat of his flesh draws forth a sigh of delight from deep in my chest. Wrapping my other hand in his pants, I quickly strip them down his legs, letting them pool at his feet, exposing him fully to the air. It is standing straight up, pointing at the ceiling. Without letting go of it, I drop to my knees in front of him. I look up in his eyes as I stretch out my tongue, lightly licking his full length, from base to tip, my wide tongue slathering his entire underside with my saliva.

His entire body shudders when I wrap the crown of his meaty cock with my lips. I flick the tip of it with my tongue, before inhaling his entire staff into my muzzle. His rod tickles the back of my throat when I get to the root. I suction my mouth down tight around him and draw myself off of him slowly. When I get to the tip, he practically screams out, "Oh sweet mother of god! If you do that again, I'm going to explode!"

I grin evilly at him, "That's kind of the idea." I return my attention to his little friend, taking it deep into my mouth again. I work my mouth as slowly as possible up his shaft, squeezing it with my lips and tongue the entire way. He wraps his fingers in my mane again, gripping me hard. He tries to pull me off, but I resist, instead bobbing my head up and down, squeezing my hand around his base, holding him steady.

Burying my face in his crotch, I swirl my tongue around him, then hollow my cheeks and withdraw at an excruciatingly slow pace. His moans grow louder and louder as I work my way closer and closer to the top of him. Reaching his head, I hold just the tip inside, grazing it with my flat teeth while I continue swirling around it with my tongue. He grunts loudly, "Irony!" before his seed bursts over my waiting palate. I nurse on him, until he shoots his last dollop into the back of my throat. I pull the rest of the way off of him, making his body twitch and shudder from the ecstasy he's feeling. Once I have withdrawn, I swirl his issue around on my tongue, and catching his gaze with my eyes, I open my mouth wide to show him my mouthful. Then I close my mouth and slowly swallow, my throat working convulsively as I send his seed down to my belly.

Grinning at him, I lick my lips, "Delicious."

He pulls me to my hooves and proceeds to kiss me deeply, and I know he must be tasting himself on my tonsils...

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I scream out my pleasure as my orgasm overtakes my senses, catching me by surprise. Leaning over with my head against the wall of the shower, I pant, hot water still cascading down over me. One more moment, and I lose my focus, falling to four hooves.

I flop over on my side, darkness closing down on me.

* * *

"Irony. Time to wake up. It's time for school!"

I crack an eye open, to glare at Moon Shadow, "Not funny."

She giggles, "Oh, I don't know about that. Finding you passed out in the shower after masturbating yourself silly is pretty damn funny, in my book."

"Mine, too!" Mindy says from behind her.

I slam my eyes closed again, wishing I could sink into the tiled floor, "How did you know?"

Shadow snorts, "The entire house could hear you moan and scream. You're lucky it's just us ponies! I think you damn near killed Soarin and Lightning Flash, though. They were damn near fighting each other to get in here. Mindy and Trixie had to wrap them both up in magical bubbles to keep them from coming to actual blows."

"Oh god... somepony shoot me now," I bemoan my situation. "Was it really that bad?"

"Oh yes. I never knew you were such a screamer, Irony! Dustie didn't mention it, anyway. I'd give you an 8.5 out of 10!" Mindy chimed in, making me blush even deeper, something I didn't think was possible.

"What's wrong with me?" I finally ask Shadow.

"What's wrong with you? You're simply in heat," she replies, smirking.

"What do you mean, I'm in heat? I don't think I have a fever..." she shakes her head at my naiveté.

"Not heat, as in hot, but heat as in fertile. Ovulation. It's the time where you could get pregnant. Your body starts urging you to do things that will help with that goal," Shadow is outright grinning as she finishes her statement.

"No... no way... really?"

She and Mindy nod, then both of them burst out laughing at my predicament.