[Shining’s POV]

Oh dear Luna, how’d we even run into him now of all times?! I cursed in my head as the three of us stood there surprised while Ozzy’s human friend Jude squeezed through the crowd at the bar to see us.

“Jude! What a surprise!” Ozzy exclaimed while acting as happy as possible—or at least that’s what it sounded like from his tone. “What are you even doing here?”

“I came to see you, man!” Jude exclaimed as he grabbed Ozzy’s hand and pulled him into some masculine hug that I’ve seen guys do sometimes. “Your lawyer came by a while back and told me what happened before he mentioned where you moved. You wouldn’t believe how worried I was after hearing the news! As soon as he let me know where you moved, I had to update my passport, put in my vacation time, and then came here!” He looked over his shoulder to see us before a big grin spread across his face. “And who are these lovely ladies with you?” he asked before he winked at us.

Oh crap, I forgot we’re supposed to act like this is our first meeting! Fleur! Help me out here! I glanced over to Fleur hoping that my internal message was sent, but she seemed to be already on it.

“I’m a coworker of Ozzy’s, Fleur de Lis, and this is our manager, Shining Star. And you are …?” she trailed off.

“Jude Wesley, my dear ladies.” He then took Fleur’s hand before giving a bow. “A pleasure to meet you.”

Oh geez, it’s so weird to be introduced like this again.

“Now I believe this calls for a celebration! Why don’t you guys grab a table and I’ll get us a round of drinks? My treat!”

“Sure thing, Jude. Could you make mine liquor? Strongest they got?” Ozzy asked.

Yep, he’s definitely a little uncomfortable about this, too.

“Going hardcore at the start, I like it! And for you two ladies?”

“I’ll just have a Cosmo.”

“Make that two, please,” I added in.

“You got it! I’ll be right back! Hey, Shots! I need me some drinks!” he yelled over the loud music and crowd as he headed to the bar while the three of us took the nearest open table.

“Oh my god! This is the worst time for him to show up,” Ozzy groaned as he rubbed his temples.

“What’s the matter? He seemed awfully nice enough,” Fleur said.

“Yeah, but if Shiny hasn’t told you, he tends to share TMI along with being too flirty when it’s not called for. Please, I ask that you just bear with it tonight and I promise I’ll make it up to you two somehow.”

Oh trust me, we’ve already known for a while now. You have nothing to be ashamed of. “We’ll try to hold our ground. You just focus on taking it easy tonight,” I said while reaching over to pat his shoulder.

Moments later, Jude came back to the table holding a tray of our drinks with an additional glass of ice water and another with a pink liquid. “Here you all are, and I got you a glass of water like you usually would, Ozzy,” he said as he set the drinks in front of us.

Well, at least he’s considerate to Ozzy’s drinking habits.

“To get this night started, I want to propose a toast,” Jude said as he raised his glass, the rest of us following along. “First, a big congrats to Ozzy making the good life here in Equestria and the success that’s yet to come.”

“I haven’t even told you anything about what I’ve done yet. How would you know that?” Ozzy asked.

“Well you’ve made some attractive friends right here in front of ya. I say that’s a sign of something.” He winked at the two of us while I just rolled my eyes. “As for the second thing for the toast, Ozzy’s pops.” He rested his free hand to his chest while closing his eyes. “I may not have known much about him besides what my friend told me, but what I do know is that without him, our guest of honor wouldn’t be here today. Even though it’s not my place to say this, but may God bless his soul to the heavens above while he watches over our dear friend even outside of our home world. A moment of silence for the dearly departed, please.”

Fleur and I looked at each other with raised brows before we turned to Ozzy. He rolled his hand in front of him, probably signaling us to just go along with it for the time being.

“Thank you all,” Jude said before he looked back up and opened his eyes, his smile spread from ear to ear. “Now enough formal talk. Let’s toss these babies back and get motherfucking wasted tonight!”

We then clinked our glasses with three of us cheering with a slight strain in our voices before we took our first drink. Ozzy downed his shot of liquor and practically slammed the glass on the table before his face twisted from the strong alcohol taste. “Woo! Go Ozzy!” Jude exclaimed as our coltfriend chugged his ice water. “How about another one?”

“I think … I’m good for now. That might have been a little too strong,” he gasped as his face flushed red and glistened with sweat that he tried to wipe off.

“So how long have you been in Equestria, Jude?” Fleur asked.

“I’ve actually been here for about a week now. I wasn’t sure how soon Ozzy got the news, so I thought I’d give him some space before I showed up. So I’ve been checking the sights while I was here, and I’m already loving this place. The attractions are great, the locals are nice, I even scored a couple phone numbers from some of the mares here.”

“Hey, Jude! Awesome show!” one of the passing mares in a group of three exclaimed, who were all holding the same kind of drink Jude had on the table. “We’re going downstairs and have some fun if you want to join us!”

“Maybe later, girls! Just don’t let those Pussies drip when you’re shaking those tails!”

The mares were in hysterics as they walked off, even Fleur had a hard time holding in her laughter when she was still drinking.

I sighed and rubbed my eyes under my glasses. “Oh yes, you were behind the counter when you shouted that … inappropriately named beverage. Is there actually a drink with a name like that?”

“Scout’s honor. I’ve been bartending for a while now, and I know my ways around the drinks. You should’ve seen how red Ozzy got the first time I let him try it and told him what the drink was called,” he said as he held up his glass.

“Is it any good?” Fleur asked.

“Try it for yourself! It’s one of my favorites!” Jude passed the drink over to Fleur before she took a sip. Her eyes widened slightly as she looked at the drink.

“It’s pretty sweet.”

Now curious, I gave the drink a sip as well when she passed it over to me. Huh, well at least it doesn’t taste anything like the name implies. I had enough experiences with Fleur to know that much at least. “It’s not bad.”

“So, Ozzy, remind me again of what kind of job you applied for when you came here. And tell me how you managed to snag these two lovely ladies while you’re at it,” he asked as I passed back his drink before he took a sip out of it.

“It was an office job, but that’s not the kind I ended up with, or the place where I ran into Fleur and Shining …” Ozzy went on with how he met Fleur and me, along with getting the job in the fashion industry and what he did during his time. I was honestly a little irked and hurt that he kept calling me ‘Shining’ instead of ‘Shiny’ like Fleur would, but knowing how Jude could be a handful from our earlier meeting, I could see how he didn’t want him to get too suspicious of our special relationship. He looked surprised when Ozzy mentioned how Fleur was a supermodel, but since he knew that already, I could tell he was attempting to look the part.

“So let me get this straight,” Jude interrupted as he went into a thoughtful gesture. His cheeks were tinted red as he was halfway through his third drink. “Instead of working in another boring old box office job like your previous one, you not only work with one of the most renowned supermodels in the industry, you go around from photo shoot to photo shoot seeing mares in anything less than their underwear seven days a week, more than any other male would even see even during Mardi Gras?”

“That’s … the gist of it, I guess?” Ozzy said before he took a sip of his White Rushan that he ordered a little earlier (with a stronger brand of vodka as he requested).

“And you haven’t even asked any of them out why?!”

I bet that question was weighing on his mind the moment we told him that. And what the heck is this ‘Marty Graw?’

“It’s a professional setting! You know I respect women enough to give them a sense of decency and space!”

“Let me tell you something, Ozzy. And girls? Don’t judge,” Jude said with a finger toward us before it pointed back to Ozzy. “Now I’ve seen plenty of people in something beyond their underwear, whether they be inside or outside of ‘Venus and Mars,’ and if there’s one thing I try to live by when I’m chilling with my peers, it’s YOLO. Whether I get some ass or make a complete ass of myself is something I don’t think about because that’s what holds me back, and in the end, I’m making a fool of myself in some form either way. Plus, if I let that girl get away, then I’d never know how things would go if I didn’t make the move. So when I see a girl I want to have some fun with, I’d rather go all out and make a fool out of myself anyways and act right then and there while I think later.

“Now I’m not saying what you’re doing is wrong. You’re a lot more respectable, considerate, and trustworthy than most bastards I ran into, and I like that about you, but dude? Unless there’s something you haven’t told me already, you’ve seen more girls—whether they be humans or ponies, I don’t give a damn—at their best more than I have at once, and yet you still haven’t popped your own cherries while I’m getting those sweet melons and buns from the local market three to four times a week.”

Fleur suddenly did a spit take on her third drink before she went into hysterics. Ozzy’s face burned red while I facepalmed and groaned. I’m not sure if Fleur’s laughing at the joke or the fact that we’ve already ‘popped his cherry’ a while ago. Either way, I don’t think this is a good time to get into that topic.

“Seriously, Ozzy,” Jude continued despite the laugh from the peanut gallery. Ozzy dropped his face to the table with hands on his head. “One of these days I’m gonna get you laid, and I promise you that you’ll get more of a confidence boost than most virgins ever realize. Maybe you’ll be more into these mares here than human girls, I don’t blame you! I’m learning something new with each mare I’ve been with since I got here! Like if you stroke a unicorn’s horn like your own junk, or fuck, give it a good blow, they’ll never let you out of their sight again,” he said as he made lewd gestures with his hand and mouth. “And massaging a pegasus’ wings, or even help them with their preening? Don’t even get me started.”

“Jude? Can we go outside for a second? I need some air,” Ozzy muffled on the table.

“Sure. I could actually use a smoke right now. What about you two?”

“I’m going to settle Fleur down. I think she’s had enough,” I answered.

“All right then. Let’s go.” Jude and Ozzy then picked up their drinks, went downstairs, and to the back of the club where the resting area outside was. It was a good time for the two of us to talk as well.

“Oh poor Ozzy,” Fleur said while wiping a few stray tears as she calmed down. “I don’t know what Jude would do if we told him the truth, and it could be worse than this.”

“No kidding. I know he said he’ll try to make it up to us, but I just want to cuddle the poor guy.”

“We could do that, but I think there’s something else we could do that would put our heats to good use~.” Fleur wiggled her eyebrows while smirking with half-lidded eyes.

“We’re going to do it whether or not I say anything about it, aren’t we?”

“You know me so well.”

[Ozzy’s POV]

“Remind me again why I made friends with you when you’re embarrassing me like this?” I asked as we stepped outside with the loud music from the dance floor behind us, allowing us to speak at a normal level of volume. I downed the rest of my drink, hoping the alcohol would wipe the embarrassment away.

“Aw, come on. You gotta admit your life wouldn’t have been the least bit interesting without me around, and you haven’t shaken me off since your move yet.” Jude smirked as he pulled out a unique, black metal cylinder, lighting up as it turned on before he took a few puffs from it.

“When did you start using e-cigs?”

“A little after you moved out. I’m trying to quit smoking and a buddy of mine suggested this to me. Said I should try to limit myself with how many puffs I take out of this before I stop doing it in full.”

“Does it work?”

“It’s working out pretty well for me so far. I think I’ve smoked less than a pack per day if I had to compare. Now about you getting some booty, I noticed that earth pony at two o’ clock behind you who was checking you out every few minutes back inside. I think you might have a good shot with her.”

I raised a brow before I looked behind me to where he directed. Indeed, there was a light green earth pony who was looking our way before she averted her gaze. The hairs from her darker green mane and tail with a hot pink streak swiveled quickly when she turned her posture. There was a tint of red on her cheeks while a few of her friends were poorly covering their snickers. I turned back to Jude who had a shit eating grin on his face while his e-cigarette was between his fingers.

“What’d I tell ya? Hey, if we walked up there and introduced ourselves, I think I could snag us at least a double date in my hotel room for the rest of the evening~.”

“Uh, I should let you know about this, but I just got out of a trial in a sexual assault case earlier today. It was a pretty hard time for me, so I’d rather not be seeing anybody right now.”

Jude widened his eyes when I brought the news, turned around, and cursed himself while mumbling something else I couldn’t hear. He hit his head pretty hard a couple times and took a big puff off his e-cig before he turned back with a frown. “Ozzy, I’m really sorry, I didn’t know. I’m aware of the rising rape cases in this world, but I didn’t think you were involved.” He averted his gaze and took another long puff.

“It’s okay, this is the first you’ve heard of it.”

“This whole thing really sucks, though. I’ve been with a few virgins who changed their minds when we got there. I usually offer a cuddle or something instead and wait until they’re more comfortable next time. Other guys or girls who’ve done the opposite, whether the victims were virgins or not, really killed the point of what sex is all about. I want your first time to be enjoyable with someone—or somepony in this world’s terms—who I know I can trust as well as you do. I won’t push it anymore, but when you’re ready to start seeing ponies, just hit me up. You’ve got my wings all the way.”

I smiled a little. “Thanks, Jude. I’ll keep that in mind.”

“If anything, Fleur and Shining would be good candidates for having your first lay, but I doubt you’re planning on dating your own coworkers anytime soon, right?”

“… Yeah, sure.”

“You wanted us out here so you could tell me that, right?” Jude asked. “I’ll try to keep it on the down low for the rest of the night.”

“That would be much appreciated.”

“Still though, that mare looks pretty cute. You sure you don’t want to get friendly with her at least?”

“I’m good. I just want to take it easy after the day I had.”

“I get ya. In that case, I think I’ve tortured you enough for one night.” Jude then turned off his e-cig and put it back in his pocket.

“Oh you don’t have to go. I’m sure Fleur and Shining won’t mind you sticking around some more.”

“Well, I came here to have some fun in my own way, if you know what I mean.” He smirked and gave a wink. “I’ll probably look for those mares I gave those Pussies to earlier so I could finish my night off right. But hey, we’ll definitely get together and catch up on what’s going on at some point before I head back to Earth. You still got my number, right?”

“Yep. Oh! Before you go, I do have one thing I want to ask.”

“What’s that?”

“Have you thought of getting to know a stallion or two while you’re here?”

He looked up in thought. “Hmm… I’ll look into it, but it didn’t cross my mind. You made any new guy friends while you’re here?”

“A few, but I don’t think they have that vibe you’re looking for.”

“Still, if you get the chance, hit them up and we’ll see if we can make a guy’s night at some point. The mares are great, but I need some dude time now and then, you know?”

“I get ya. Have fun with those mares.”

“I’m planning on it.” He smirked and made his way to the door back inside before stopping and turning. “I almost forgot, but I got some good news, too!”

“What’s that?” I asked in a louder volume.

“I might move into Canterlot at some point!”

My stomach suddenly dropped and the night air wasn’t what gave me the chills. “Y-You are?”

“Yeah! Equestria’s great, and the last few clubs I helped drinks with like earlier even offered me a job! I’ll let you know more on the details when you’re not busy! Tell those beauties I’ll see them around! Smell ya later!” He turned back and held up a peace sign before walking inside, leaving me by myself in the cold.

“Fucking hell—”

“Uh, excuse me,” a voice interrupted before I turned to see the mare Jude pointed out earlier looking to the side with a hint of red on her cheeks. “Hey, I noticed you weren’t really doing anything and I’m starting to get bored of this place, too. So I was wondering if you might want to ditch and grab a coffee somewhere else. If you don’t have any other plans tonight, of course.”

Dammit! How does he even know this?! “Listen, while that sounds like a nice idea, Miss …”

“Grapevine.”

“Ozzy, nice to meet you. Anyway, I’d like to do that, but I’m actually with somepony tonight and I need to get back to her before she worries over where I am or gets any wrong ideas, so…”

“Oh, yeah, I get you. Don’t worry about it.”

“And hey, you seem like a nice mare, I’m sure you’ll have better luck with somepony else than me.”

“Thanks. You have a good night.”

“You too.” I gave a little wave before I went back inside, a little awkward in turning down a mare’s offer for a last-minute date.

“Jude might plan on moving into Equestria?” Shiny asked as we were on our way back to our home in Silver’s carriage. Fleur was drowsy and a bit inebriated after one too many drinks, so she was leaning on my shoulder while Shiny sat across from us. I was quite buzzed from the last drink I had earlier, too, even after chugging what water I had leftover before we left the club. Something told me I’d need to make up the special hangover cure in the morning for two or three.

“Yeah, said he even got job offers from the last few clubs he visited over the past week. I’m already feeling exhausted just thinking about what may come ahead of us.”

“He’s not that bad, Ozzy~,” Fleur slurred. “Crude, yes, but at least he seems nice enough. What was that Venus and Mars thing he said, anyways?”

“Yeah, we never asked what that was before he left.”

“It’s a strip club he’s currently bartending back on Earth.”

“Aaah,” the girls said in unison.

“Anyway, if he’s moving here, then I need to tell him the truth of what’s going on between us,” I said as I circled a finger between the three of us. “I don’t think he’ll ever let it down once I bring it up, but at least he won’t get any funny ideas once he sees us. He’s decent enough to give us some privacy when it’s called for.”

“That’s a relief …” Even though it was dark, I could see Shiny averting her gaze and shifting in her seat.

“Shiny? Are you okay?”

“Oh, I’m okay. Just something on my mind.”

“You want to talk about it?”

“Probably better if we wait until tomorrow morning. I’m rather tired after today.”

“Aww, but it still feels so early though, and I’m hungry,” Fleur whined.

“It’s actually been a while since we ate, right? Did we skip lunch?” Shiny asked.

“May I suggest we make a quick stop for some fast food before we head back?” Silver asked. “There’s a small restaurant a few blocks down.”

“I’m down with that. And tomorrow I’ll make us some Prench Toast for breakfast once we get over our hangovers.”

“Yay~.” Fleur sat up and clumsily gave me a hug while nuzzling my cheek. I tried to ignore the alcohol on her breath. “Though frankly, I wouldn’t mind having some of you for a nice meal~,” she whispered before I felt her tongue running up my ear, making me shiver.

“Fleur, not in the carriage with Silver around,” I tried to whisper back despite her nibbling my ear.

“Fleur? You’re not going into heat now, are you?” Shiny asked.

“No~. I just want to make my Ozzy Shmozzy feel good after the long, hard day he had, maybe blow his own horn like Jude said.” She giggled while stroking my thigh.

I gripped Fleur’s wrist to stop her and set her hand aside. I locked my eyes with hers. “I appreciate the thought, Fleur, but I’m okay. Honestly, I prefer to have that and more with you and Shiny here when we’re all sober. We’ll have plenty of time in the next few weeks to have some fun, so we’ll do something soon.” I paused to give her a brief kiss, tasting a little of the last drink she had before we left. “I promise.”

“Okay~.” Fleur then laid her head on my lap, right on top of my member that was partially hard from the thigh rubs earlier. “At least you have a cute penis.”

I sighed and stroked my fingers through her soft pink locks, letting Fleur relax while she made herself comfortable on my crotch. “Love you, Fleur.” I looked up to Shiny. “Love you, Shiny.”

A small smile formed before Shiny nodded her head. “Love you too, Ozzy.”

The next hour was spent eating some fries and sodas before we made it home. Silver left while taking care of the garbage and clothes we had for the trial earlier (despite our protests as he insisted he’d do it for us). I carried Fleur inside princess-style while Shiny helped open the door and led us to the bedroom we all shared. We stripped down to our underwear—with only me having my top half covered with the t-shirt I came in with—and got to our usual spots under the covers. It didn’t take us long before we fell asleep in each other’s embraces.

Our pounding headaches and the bright light from the sun woke us the next morning to the first day of our vacation for the girls’ upcoming heat cycles.

Author's Notes:

The time of reckoning is upon us, my brothers (and sisters if you're out there). How will Ozzy handle his first heat cycle with not one but two mares that might kill him with snu-snu? What plans does Fleur have in store that would put their heats to use? How much will Ozzy's life change when his best asshole friend moves into Canterlot? Hide your wife, hide your kids, 'cause no mare is safe around this guy whether he knows it or not. We'll find out what happens in the next chapter.

Heads up: Not sure how I'll split this out, but this may be the longest clop chapter I'll have in this story yet, and I may get distracted with a few video games I might want to play. *cough*FireEmblemFates*cough* So don't be surprised if this will take me a while to do. Thanks again for keeping on with this story and the guys from the editing/proofreading team to put up with my writing to make this better. Until next time,

This is Dudeler, signing off.

P.S. For those who haven't followed my blog, check out these awesome pictures one of the editors commissioned for my birthday last saturday. Always flattering to receive gifts like this.

I honestly liked how Shining's mane and tail in this one is styled much better than the one above. Don't you agree?