The court was filled with ponies many nobles others civilians and reporters of all kinds. The royals and I all sat on a throne and my friends sat on the sidelines. Meanwhile Rage and the Immortals stood in front of us like sentries. We all sat in silence waiting for the prisoners to be brought in however the only throne that was empty was Celestia's. She has been hurt ever since I brought Blueblood before them and told them of him being the Grand Master. Suddenly, a flash of light went off in Celestia's throne. Once I recovered my eyesight I saw it was Celestia in all her regal glory and wearing a stoic mask like always.

"Celestia-?" I began.

"I'll be fine Ash I need to see this even though he is a member of my blood what he has done is unforgivable and I refuse to lock myself away," Celestia said.

I gave a nod in respect to the mare's bravery I knew what it was like to have family brought before a court. But, that was a story for another time point is I knew it was never easy. Before I could think any more on the subject the doors opened. I then saw both Branding Iron and Blueblood were in chains and being dragged in by royal guards in heavy armour. Everyone glared at the two in a hostile way but the most furious glare came from Nightstreak who had it aimed at Branding Iron.

"Mares and Gentlecolts we have been gathered here to pass judgement on both the slaver and Templar Branding Iron and also the Templar Grand Master Prince Blueblood. Both of them have committed several crimes against Equestria so many I cannot begin to name them all. But, the most serious offence is both the attempt to eradicate the Diamond Dog Kingdom. Also the attempted assassination on all the royal bloodline. With the massive pile of evidence brought to us the court has already declared you both guilty. And so it is agreed that your punishment shall be given by the King of the Night and Demonic Angels Ash Blade," Faust said.

"Thank you Faust," I said as I stood up and teleported in front of the prisoners. "Any last words before I carry out your sentence?"

"The only king here should be me not some slave!" Blueblood yelled before I looked at Branding Iron.

"I hope your death is slow and horrible," Branding Iron said.

"Heard that one before," I said as I went to draw Whispering Wind.

"Wait milord!"

I stopped drawing my sword and I turned to the source of the voice and saw it was Nightstreak's Aunt.

"Before you kill them may I ask a question of Branding Iron?" the mare asked.

"Ask away," I said as I sheathed Whispering Wind with a snap.

"I just need to know one thing from both of you...why did you kill my sister?" the mare asked in tears.

The room was shrouded in silence and I looked at Branding Iron waiting her answer.

"Because she was a whore," Branding Iron said emotionlessly causing an uproar from the spectators and when I looked at the mare and I saw tears of rage.

"May your soul burn in Tartarus for eternity," the mare said before she took her seat where she was comforted by her husband and niece.

"Anyone else?" I asked receiving silence.

I gestured to Rage to come over which he did and I whispered something to him causing him to nod but his expression was hidden behind his helmet. Rage then moved backward a few steps and I drew Whispering Wind and gripped it in two hands. Any children who watched were forced to look away and both prisoners looked at me. Branding Iron tried to put on a brave face but her eyes held fear. But, Blueblood was cowering beneath me and just then I let out a war cry and swung my sword.

"I DON'T WANT TO DIE!" Blueblood screamed.

Whispering Wind slashed through its targets perfectly and all the spectators stared in shock and silence even my friends and some of the royals were shocked. The only sound in the room was the ringing sound of Whispering Wind and of two objects hitting the floor. Both Blueblood and Branding Iron opened their eyes and looked at me then at themselves to see they were unharmed. They then saw two cone like objects that had spiral ridges etched into them lying on the floor. When they looked at each other they saw a clean cut stump on their heads where their horns once were. This made them realize I had cut off their horns.

"Y...you cut our horns off," Branding Iron said weakly.

"You filthy creature how dare you!" Blueblood roared.

I just snapped my fingers with my demonic hand and the area around their necks became a hot orange causing them to scream in pain and wheeze for breath. When the orange disappeared a black chain with a lock on it was permanently burnt into their flesh and fur. I then gave a nod to Rage and he summoned two orbs of hell fire and I summoned two orbs of Greek fire. One of the two flames then entered Branding Iron and Blueblood forcing the air from their chests.

"Blueblood by the power given to me by my late parents and Queen Faust I hereby strip you of your title as Prince of Equestria. I also sentence both you and Branding Iron to a life of exile in the farthest corners of Equis where no one will offer you a shred of kindness. You'll both be alone and you will also suffer the pain of all the ones you harm. And if you try to end your own life to stop the suffering the chain around your neck will stop you for it holds your life to this world. This chain can only be broken till you've felt all of the pain of everyone that has suffered from your ways. After the sentence is carried out you will age like normal. And when you die your body will be devowered by the eternal flame leaving nothing behind to bury," I said.

"You can't do this to me," Blueblood said as he looked around for someone to help him. "Please anyone I have Princess Celestia's blood in my veins Auntie Celestia please I'm begging you it’s me your nephew."

"You raised a sword against me and my subjects Blueblood and now you beg for mercy your ancestor would be rolling in his grave if he saw you now...take your punishment like a stallion you cowardly worm for as far as I'm concerned Blueblood...my nephew is dead and you are just imitating him," Celestia growled.

"Blueblood you just reminded me of something you have my daughter's blood so it means you are technically still related to us," Faust said causing Blueblood to give a hopeful smile. "Which is why it's time to cut your ties to our family one way and another."

Blueblood was in shock Faust then transmitted a message to me telepathically I looked back at her in shock but she simply nodded at me in a reassuring way. I then took a breath before I turned my attention to Blueblood and reached out my hand as if to grab something. I clenched my fingers into a fist and pulled. All, of a sudden a spray of red mist flowed out of Blueblood and formed a small sphere no bigger than a baseball in mid-air.

"Blueblood this is all of the blood and DNA that relates you to Celestia," I said shocking everyone and Blueblood.

Blueblood then tried to grab it but I evaporated the ball causing Blueblood to stare at the empty space in horror.

Suddenly a portal appeared behind the two prisoners and Rage forced Branding to stand up before she was sent through the portal. When Rage went to Blueblood he glared at me.

"I swear this to you Ash Blade this isn't over I will be back and when I do you will wish you killed me here and I will make you beg for death," Blueblood said but I just grabbed him and pulled him close.

"I'll look forward to seeing your face again but just make sure you practice your swordplay," I said before I pushed him through the portal and closed it. When it did I turned my gaze to the audience. "This session is over."

Just like that everyone but my friends filed out of the room I turned around and was wrapped in a hug by Celestia.

"Ash thank you for not killing him," Celestia said.

"Don't thank me Celestia because I think I actually just damned him to a fate worse than death," I said.

"Y'know even I have to admit chopping of their horns like that was pretty cold blooded," Gilda said.

"Could've done worse you know," I said.

"Ash," Snowdrop began.

"Yes?" I asked.

"Um...it's just...uh," Snowdrop said nervously.

"Snowdrop is something wrong?" Luna asked.

"I-I...I want to see," Snowdrop said working up the nerve to speak.

"Huh?" I asked with my head tilted to the side.

"It...I'm sorry Ash it's just that when I heard about Life Fire and how it heals any injuries I just assumed it could y'know help me see the world. But, maybe asking for such a thing at this time was a bad idea," Snowdrop said.

"You want to see everything for yourself?" I asked.

"Mm-hm," Snowdrop nodded proudly.

I looked at Faust and saw her shrug seeming to know my question already.

"Alright Snowdrop and your fine in asking me now I needed something to take my mind off this. But first, I need you to close your eyes for me and just so you know I've never done something like this before," I said.

Snowdrop then stepped forward with a smile and closed her eyes. I then summoned Life Fire into my hands but it flickered out so I took a breath and summoned it once more and succeeded to hold onto it. I then took a calming breath and placed my hands on the sides of Snowdrop's face and brushed my thumbs over her eyelids. I then removed my hands and the Life Fire dwindled into nothing.

"Okay now open," I said.

Snowdrop opened her eyes but instead of being greeted by a pale colour I saw her irises were a beautiful ice blue and the pupils were black. She then seemed to jump back a bit when she saw me and she quickly looked at her hands and all around the room with a smile.

"How do you feel?" I asked.

"*sniff* Complete I feel actually complete," Snowdrop said with a few tears.

"Do we need to re-introduce ourselves to you?" Rage asked.

"No Rage I can tell by your voice alone and I must say the both of you are certainly handsome," Snowdrop said causing Rage and me to blush slightly.

"C'mon Snowdrop there's so much to do," Luna said as she led her long-time friend out the door while I could only watch with a smile.

"Wait Luna," Snowdrop said before she ran back over to me and hugged me. "Ash thank you I don't know how but someday I'll repay you're kindness."

I gave Snowdrop a hug back before I stepped backwards and gestured to the door.

"Go on kid you have a whole world to see," I said causing Snowdrop to run out the door with Luna.

Few Months Later

This winter hosted the first winter moon celebration which made Luna cry with happiness even though some nobles rejected the idea. But, it turned out rather well in the end and now the winter has ended and I'm helping the Apple Family prepare for their family reunion. Right now I was busy finishing chopping kindling for the bonfire and Mac and Rage were giving me a hand.

"Ah never seen anyone chop as much wood as the pair of you two before ah say we have enough wood to get us through the next winter," Mac said.

"Eeyup," Rage said causing us all to laugh.

"Anyway if that's all you need Mac we'll be on our way no doubt you guys are going to have one hell of a reunion," I said.

"What do you mean me when it's actually we?"

I looked at the new voice and saw it was Apple Bloom and Granny Smith.

"Yeah Granny Smith even said you could come," Apple Bloom said.

"This is something for you apples guys we shouldn't interfere," I said.

"Oh hush that nonsense Ash when Granny Smith says you should come you should hell we've even invited all our friends to join us and even the princesses and Faust RSVP'd. Ah say this reunion is gonna be the best yet," Applejack said.

"As long as you're not doing anything crazy like last time," Rage snickered earning a punch from Applejack.

"Please Uncle Ash please stay and meet the family," Apple Bloom pleaded with the big eyes.

"*sigh* You're beginning to get too cute for your own good short stuff tell Granny Smith to leave a spot open for me," I said as I tussled Apple Bloom's mane as I passed her.

"Where ya going Ash?" Applejack asked.

"I just remembered I needed to get some new sewing materials for Granny Smith," I said before I left.

I walked through Ponyville and straight to Rarity's boutique where I pushed the door open and was met by the bell announcing my presence.

"Welcome to Carousel Boutique where everything unique, sheik and magnific," Rarity said without looking at me and it appears she was working on a new line.

"Hi Rarity," I said.

Rarity spun around to see me in shock and before I knew it a whisk of magic sent a trolley of clothing into a backroom before I could get a good look.

"Let me guess the line you've been working for the Aephoceria inspiration?" I asked with a small smile causing Rarity to give a nervous laugh.

"They're still in development and some still need some T.L.C. and also I still need a name," Rarity said.

"Hm how about Aephoceria's Architectural Amazement," I suggested.

"Hm its simple unique and describes the line well...its perfect Ash," Rarity said.

"Hey I was glad to help," I said.

"Now Ash what can I do for you?" Rarity asked.

"I need some sewing materials for Granny Smith today," I said.

"Oh are you planning on attending?" Rarity asked.

"Yeah but first I need to go home and get changed been helping the apples since first light," I said but once I finished the sentence did I remember who I was talking to and where I was.

"Idea," Rarity said in a sing song voice.

I walked into Sweet Apple Acres and over to Granny Smith who was busy looking at a photo album so I placed the bag of sewing materials down next to her.

Here you go Granny," I said.

"Oh thank you Ash," Granny Smith said without looking at me and before I could move away I came to face Applejack.

"Land snakes Ash what the hay happened to you?" Applejack asked as she looked at my new attire.

I was wearing a pair of blue jeans with a dark brown belt and silver bull skull buckle on it and a black button down long sleeve shirt with a white pattern stitched into the shoulder area. I also wore a dark grey jacket and on my head was a black cowboy hat. And finally on my feet were a pair of boots with stupes attached to them.

"Rarity happened to me she insisted I wear something country themed to help me blend in but I say I'm going to stick out like a sore thumb I'm just glad she decided to not add any tassels," I said.

"Something wrong with tassels Uncle Ash?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Yeah I learned those thing always found a way to get tangled up their like snakes. But still I admit the clothes do look nice," I said.

"Ah'll say don't he look handsome Applejack," Granny Smith said.

"Whoa there Granny Ash is certainly handsome but he's got a mare and don't want no herd last I checked," Applejack said.

"And last I check Applejack has already got a guy and she's so beautiful she could of picked anyone but chose Caramel," I said.

"Aw shucks Ash," Applejack said.

Suddenly I hear voices come from the entrance and I look to see my friends had arrived and were all in a country themed outfit. Which is no doubt made by Rarity and this caused me to sigh.

"How do you like your new ensample Ash?" Rarity asked.

"Comfortable thank you Rarity," I said.

"Great now I must find Rage no doubt he is going to need a new outfit for today," Rarity said before she left.

"So Rarity got you too huh?" Rainbow asked.

"Yep was just trying to get some sewing materials and well...you can figure out the rest," I said as I gestured to my clothing.

"Well at least you look good in that this totally messes up my style," Rainbow said.

"Well you're right on both those accounts."

We all looked for the new voice and I saw it was the royals and all of them wore country themed outfits.

"I can see you lot are dressed for the occasion," I said.

"Well even a queen is allowed to wear a hat and some country duds every now and again," Luna said who was holding Midnight in her arms.

"I think I'll take dressing as a pirate any day then this," Pip said.

"Has anyone seen Rage I have some clothes for him," Eris said.

"Might be a bit late Rarity has already gone to give some to him," I said.

"Oh is she?" Eris asked with a growl before she took off.

"I just pray she gives him something appropriate," I said shuddering at a memory.

"Please don't bring that up again," Faust said.

"Anyway shall we the entire family will be here soon," I said.

Soon enough the ground beneath me began to rumble and I heard yips and hollers come from over the hills along with a dust cloud.

"Uh guys we need to move,” I said.

I then teleported behind everyone and began to push them towards the farm house and soon enough the place where we were before was stampeded by ponies. Soon I saw Applejack walk onto a wooden stage and tapped on an old fashioned megaphone. Which somehow sounded like someone prepping a mic.

"Howdy ya'll and welcome to the Apple Family Reunion now ah know some of you all remember what happened last time. But, don't fret cause this time I learned from my mistakes and I want to make it up to ya'll this time. But, before anything happens we have a few new faces this time around that are considered family round these here parts. So I want everypony to be nice with em there are some faces you know others not so much. If you need to know who they are they're over there by the farm house," Applejack said gesturing to us causing everyone to clap and cheer while some even bowed. I then decided to say a few words so I walked on the stage and gestured to the megaphone and Applejack gave a nod before she stepped backward.

"Thank you Applejack for that heart-warming introduction and thank you all for being so welcoming. I believe I speak for the rest of us when I say that we are all looking forward to getting to know everyone here and hope we have a memorable time with all of you," I said causing the ponies to cheer.

I then walked off the stage and began to mingle with everyone I met many apples and each one's name had something to do with apples. But I suppose that's why they're apples and truth be told this whole celebration reminded me of one back at home. Applejack then asked me to tell some of the foals some stories so I decided to tell some about my farther.

"...and so my farther stood there against the massive cave troll armed only with an old oak branch and his troops lay behind him too weak to fight. My father was also weakened himself and the cave trolls were hungry and were ready to swallow them all whole," I said causing the foals to gasp. "But then as all hope was lost the sun appeared over the horizon turning the troll to stone. Now I’ve heard the troll still sits there to this very day his body frozen in stone but still alive hungry for flesh."

The foals then gasped but then clapped for me and I just smiled at the applauding foals.

"Can you tell us another?" Apple Bloom asked.

"Hm I think I've got one how about the time my father conquered the stone giants of Thunder Mountain?" I said.

"Now hold on there young'uns if I remember correctly there is an entire family here and there's someone who wants to see Ash. So sometime after that ya'll can listen to the story," Applejack said causing the foals to whine.

"Don't worry you lot we're just gonna have a quick break and then I'll tell you the rest of the story I promise," I said as I got up and left.

Applejack then led back over to the stage where I saw both Octavia and Vinyl along with a yellow coated mare with a blue mane and tail. She wore a pair of jeans and a torn yellow shirt and a red bandana around her neck and she also wore a white Stetson. But, apart from that she looked exactly like Octavia even the cutie marks were the same.

"Oh Ash you're just in time have you met my sister Fiddlesticks?" Octavia asked gesturing to the yellow mare.

"No but I sure am glad to meet her now from what I hear she's a very talented fiddler," I said.

"And from what I hear from my sis is that you ain't so bad yourself both in looks and with a fiddle glad to see one is correct now I just need to see the other," Fiddlesticks said.

"Sis please not in front of my friends," Octavia whined in embarrassment.

"Aw come off it Tavi she's tons of fun," Vinyl said.

"Hey speaking of all this music just reminded me of something Ash you know any songs from your home for this here celebration?" Applejack asked.

"Oh you bet Applejack but where should I start?" I asked.

"Start with the best," Applejack said.

"Hm alright then just let me set up the stage," I said before I got on stage and began fixing up some speakers. Once I was ready I plugged in my IPod and summoned my violin and made sure it was tuned and the bow was rosined before I got everyone's attention. "Howdy everypony I'm sure everyone is having a good time today as much as I am. Now Applejack has asked me to play some music from home so I thought why not I sure hope it's to your liking," I said before I pressed play.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MpoYMtHOLA

I let the lyrics play but I played my violin when the violin rift was supposed to play. I looked at the audience and saw they were all dancing to the music which brought a smile to my face. When the music ended the audience applauded me I gestured for Rage to come up. I then told him and Epsilon of the next song and he nodded in agreement. Epsilon took control of my shadow and made himself look like a demon which spooked some of the audience before Rage selected the next song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsKHPFx5cmQ

The three of managed to put on one heck of a performance with Rage singing the lyrics. Epsilon sang the devils words and I sang Johnny's but made sure to say gun instead otherwise I'd be in huge trouble with the parents who were watching this with their foals. I also played many of the violin parts except for when Epsilon had to play. I even made some holograms of a demon band that rose out of the ground to play their own instruments. When we finished we all bowed while the audience clapped before Epsilon dispersed and my shadow attached itself to me again. Rage got off stage while I put away my violin and selected a new song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTnLOQJnZrk

After the song ended and the audience clapped Applejack and Fiddlesticks came up on stage.

"Now that was some gosh darn good country music," Applejack said.

"And I'm impressed by the way you played that fiddle where'd you learn to do that?" Fiddlesticks asked.

"Well I was taught the basics from a friend along with a few songs. But, those two when I played the violin I learned how to play the notes just by listening to them," I said impressing Fiddlesticks.

"So tell me Ash you got at least one more?" Applejack asked.

"Well I do have one song that's not on my IPod that I know of but I'm gonna need a fiddle player, a banjo player and also someone who can play a guitar and they need to play them fast," I said.

"Say no more Ash I got the banjo playing covered," Applejack said.

"And I can play a fiddle so fast I'll burn the strings. All we need are the notes to play," Fiddlesticks said.

"Great I can cover the lyrics and I've played guitar to this song hundreds of times so we basically got everything covered," I said before I summoned some sheets of paper and handed it to the mares who smiled at the sheets and went over to look through them. Meanwhile I summoned a guitar and began to tune it and when the mares were ready I got up to get everyone's attention. "I'd like to thank everyone for being patient. This next little tune is one I learned from one of my favourite uncles when I was young...well younger," I said causing everyone to laugh. "But anyway my uncle and I we were pretty close. One time when we were fishing I somehow managed to get his favourite hat caught on the hook before I tossed it into the water. When I reeled it in to discover the hat my uncle came over and said looks like you caught a hat fish," I said causing everyone to laugh. "Yeah we never did catch anything that day but I was just glad to spend time with him. Now there are many forms of this song but I prefer the one we always played together. So this one goes out to him," I said before I strummed my guitar.

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

You're too late to get your supper

After I finished the first line the instruments came to life and began to play a quick and upbeat tune and making the song sound fun and funny.

Now Old Dan Tucker was a fine old man

Washed his face in a frying pan

Combed his hair with a wagon wheel

(Instruments pause) Died with a toothache in his heel (Instruments resume)

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

You're too late to get your supper

(Instrumental)

Now Old Dan Tucker went to town

Riding a goat, leading a hound

The hound gave a yell

And the goat gave a jump

(Instruments pause) Old Dan Tucker landed on a stump (instruments resume)

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

You're too late to get your supper

Now Old Dan Tucker he got drunk fell

In a fire and kicked up a chunk

Fiery hot coal got in the heel of his shoe

(Instruments pause) And oh my Lord how the ashes flew (Instruments resume)

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

You're too late to get your supper

(Instrumental)

Now Old Dan Tucker come to town

Swinging them ladies all round

First to the right and then to the left

(Instruments pause) Then to the gal that he loved best (You get the idea)

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

You're too late to get your supper

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

Get out the way, Old Dan Tucker

You're too late to get your supper

After the song finished Applejack, Fiddlesticks and I gave a bow.

"Now that was a song I plan to play again sometime," Fiddlesticks said.

"Thanks believe it not that song is now a nursery rhyme back home but for me and the uncle I lived with it was something a little bit more," I said.

"Hey there young ones how about a snapshot for the album," Granny Smith said as she held an old fashioned camera.

Applejack, Fiddlesticks and I then posed as Granny took the picture and I knew deep in my gut this celebration would be one to remember.

A Week Later

I was sitting in Ponyville park in the late afternoon Midnight was sitting in his pram snoozing and I was watching Pip play on the playground with the other CMC. I just sat quietly watching my foals and thinking about what kind of future they were going to have. After a bit I decided to check the time and I smiled.

"C'mon Pip time to go," I said.

"Alright dad see ya later guys," Pip said as he ran over to me.

I walked back home and Pip wished to push the pram and as we walked my mind drifted to when we had Pip's birthday. He, asked if we could have a pirate themed party on the Pale Horse and both Luna and I agreed to do that and it turned out to be a blast. I took so many pictures that day but my favourite was of when I was showing Pip how to steer the ship.

"We're home!" Pip shouted snapping me out of my thoughts as we walked into our home.

"Welcome back sir you're just in time for dinner," Flawless Job said with a bow.

"Thank you Flawless Job is Luna here?" I asked.

"I'm afraid Princess Luna is in Canterlot still and won't be dining at home this evening," Flawless Job said.

"*sigh* Things have been so damn busy since the Blueblood incident what with all the prisoners that were there asking for support. Also all the guilty nobles that are being imprisoned why did the bad ones do the most important stuff?" I asked myself.

"If I may speak freely sir there are quite a number of unicorn nobles however I don't see many Pegasi or Earth Pony nobles. Yet those two groups can have the ability to do a noble's work not everything need magic in order to get a job done," Flawless Job said.

"Hm...You’re right Flawless I'll have to bring this up with Faust. Granted, there will be one or two nobles that will reject the idea but they'll need to get over the racist crap," I said.

"Glad I could be of service," Flawless Job said.

"Oh and Flawless I need you to come with me later about something important," I said.

"Understood sir," Flawless Job said before he left.

Sweet Apple Acre Barn 10:30 pm

A stallion's meeting was called to order that tonight because we were all here to discuss a time of the year the stallions dreaded. Heat season and right now we were busy discussing about making the hideouts stronger. Some even mentioned armoured bunkers around town to be used in massive storm emergencies like a rouge twister that happened once before I arrived in Equestria.

"I think it may be too late to make the hideouts stronger if we did this after the last heat season while we were cleaning up the safe houses we might have had a chance. But, right now if we strengthen them it'll give away the hideout's location. Besides we don't have the resources or even the horsepower to get this done in the allotted time we have," I said.

"But what do we do then?" a stallion asked.

"I can only see two options here A. we hunker down in what we've got and pray the mares won't find us. Or B we scatter into the wind till this blows off the choice is yours guys," I said.

"Well I still say the storm bunkers will be able to keep us safe," a stallion said.

"You can use them if you wish I won't stop you and as always both Burning Rage and my location during this time will be kept hidden for precautions of course. If that is all I hereby dismiss this meeting," I said.

Many stallions left the barn till all that was left was Rage and the rest of my male friends who all stuck around to clean up.

“Going to be a hell of a season this time what with all the mares seeing what you're both capable of during this time. And how you've got a royal statues Ash you’re going to be one very big target," Soarin said.

"I'm aware of that but we've still got our spot to head over to and I've got confirmation from Lightning, Octavia and Vinyl that they won't try to nab us so the HQ is open to us," I said.

"Great means all we have to do is do the same thing as last time both you and Rage up for another round of cat and mouse?" Thunderlane asked.

"Heh you lot know it," Rage and I said in sync.

The next day everyone began to discreetly work on getting supplies to the den and Luna and I began to help organize Pip to go on the trip with the other CMC, Granny Smith and Faust. Once that was done we were all set for heat season and as of right now I was in bed. I began to lazily open my eyes and saw the sun was about to rise over the horizon. I then noticed that Luna was still slumbering beside me causing me to quickly get out of bed and quickly do my morning ritual. I then grabbed a large duffle bag containing some clothes for the season. I then snuck out of the house and ran into town why not fly you ask it's because I'm hoping to avoid Rainbow Dash. She normally gets up at this time for a morning warm up and how do I know this? Sometimes the pervy mare likes to look through the celling window to see if Luna and I have been doing anything that night.

Anyway I'm trying to make my way through Ponyville as quick as I possibly can. I look to see the moon has lowered and the sun has risen. Suddenly, I heard the flapping of wings flapping closing in so I ducked into the shadows of a nearby alley I heard the wing flaps fly overhead. I then saw three Wonderbolts being led by Spitfire and Fleetfoot and they were all heading towards town hall. I also saw that every mare in Ponyville was exiting their houses and were also heading to town hall.

"I wonder why're they headed that way?" I asked myself before I pulled myself from my thoughts. "No forget it I'm pushing my luck enough just by staying here," I said before I began to turn away and head straight for the Everfree but stopped and let out a groan. "Fuck you curiosity."

I followed the mares discreetly and saw all of them had gathered in front of town hall I then sat on a roof in the shadow of a chimney and decided to watch the scene unfold. I saw Twilight step on stage with the rest of the mane 6 and Luna and Twilight cleared her voice.

"Hello mares of Ponyville as you’re all aware our heat season has begun and like usual we're gathered here for the locations of their safe houses. But, sadly the stallions were extra careful this time round and we were only able to learn of one however once we have them we'll get them to tell us where the rest are," Twilight said.

"What about Burning Rage and his Highness Ash Blade?" a mare asked causing Luna to step up.

"The situation on both Burning Rage and my husband is unknown like last time both of them have refused to reveal their location to even the stallions. But, it is agreed that whoever finds one of the two and captures them will be permitted one round with them. But, they must be turned over to either myself or Eris in the end," Luna said.

"I can't blame her for wanting to help her fellow mares out but seriously," I said to myself.

Suddenly, the royal carriage lands next to the building and the rest of the royal siblings and Eris step out and greet the rest of the princesses. After some words they all head to one of the storm bunkers at the edge of the town and I decide to follow them. I then land on a roof and see plenty of mares begin to pound on the door of the safe house. I sit still for a few minutes before I decided to have a little fun with the mares. So I get up and teleport behind the mane 6, Gilda, Trixie and the princesses and casually walk up next to them.

"So what'cha all up to?" I asked.

"Trying to get into this storm bunker so we can get rid of this dammed burning itch between our legs," Gilda growled.

"Oh and uh how's that working out so far?" I asked.

"Not well earth pony buildings are the sturdiest ones made," Twilight said.

"Just goes to show how useful we can be besides growing food for ya'll," Applejack said.

"True that anyone in particular you're hoping to find in there?" I asked.

"Our coltfriends hopefully maybe even Ash or Rage if we're lucky," Rarity said.

"I don't really think those last two are in there," Rainbow said.

"What makes you say that Rainbow?" Celestia asked.

"Uh this is Ash and Rage we're talking about those two are extremely elusive they could be right in front of us and we wouldn't even know it," Rainbow said.

"That's very true Rainbow but instead of in front of you try beside you," I said.

"What do you mean?" Twilight asked before the mares all turned to look at me.

To say they were shocked was an understatement. But, I just stood there and offered them a sweet smile and I decided to say something.

"Morning," I said casually.

"What The Buck!" Rainbow yelled getting every mares attention.

"If that's how you greet people or ponies RD you’re not gonna get many more friends," I teased as I rubbed my ear.

"You my friend have some serious balls to just walk over here and stand beside us while we're like this," Spitfire said.

"Balls I'm sure gonna enjoy playing with," Gilda said while she licked her beak.

"Hate to break it to you lot but I just came to see what you were up too before I left," I said.

"And just how do you plan on leaving?" Celestia asked while I just looked at the surrounding mares. "I know that look you honestly think you can escape. I commend your optimism but we have you completely surrounded there is no way you can escape."

"If I was ordinary yes there would no escape however Celestia you’re forgetting I’m far from being ordinary," I said as I teleported out of the circle of mares before one lunged at me. "Rules are the same here you want a piece of this ass you gotta catch me but first," I said I teleported in-front of Luna and booped her on the muzzle. "Tag you're it."

I teleported out of the circle again and began running towards Ponyville and I heard Pinkie yelling at me for stealing her line. Again you're probably wondering why I decided to run through Ponyville instead of teleporting to the Everfree forest. 1. Twilight can track teleporting locations and if I teleported to the den we'd be in deep shit and 2. I find it amusing to taunt these mares even if it means getting a kick in the ass later or them taking their sexual anger out on me if they catch me. I made it to a crossroad and I saw mares surround me from both land and air.

"We have you now just give up and we'll take it easy on you however try to escape we won't show mercy," Luna said.

"And if you tell us where the other stallions are hiding we'll leave you alone and get ours," Twilight said.

"Hm let me think on this...Okay he's my thought on this so far none of you have caught me only surrounded me and you’re asking me to surrender the stallions locations...Not gonna happen and also you lot should know I have more tricks up my sleeve then Trixie," I said.

"And what trick will you use to escape?" Celestia asked while I smiled and snapped my fingers and duplicated myself many times until there were about 35 of me in the centre and I saw the mares were hungrily looking at us. "Nice trick."

"Each one of us is the same as the other in how we act sound move and smell. The only difference is that the real one won't torn to smoke when caught," I and all the Ash's said in union.

I then snapped my fingers causing the Ash's to scatter in different directions and the mares went after them but I had transformed into a wisp of smoke and flew towards the Everfree. This wasn't easy because when I divided myself I become weaker. Also dividing myself that many time almost made me pass out several times. However, I made it to ruins and was greeted by the others and I told them what happened before I fell asleep.

Four Days Later

I was sitting crouched on a rooftop gazing across Ponyville the stallions and I have been doing well as of late. But, we've recently had a manticore attack while we were having a meal outside the HQ. The beast was quick and made off with a quarter of our rations and three blankets so right now we were back in Ponyville scavenging up some food and blankets. Rage was going to draw the mares away this time and I was just waiting for the signal.

Suddenly a demonic shriek broke the silence so I jumped onto the street level and walked into an empty store and grabbed some food before I left some bits on the counter. I then checked the street and walked over to Shadow Ranger who was parked in an alley.

"Head back to the base I'll be back soon with some more blankets," I said.

Shadow Ranger gave a whinny before she drove off towards the Everfree I then made my way through town but was constantly getting the feeling I was being watched. But, I saw nothing so I then made it to the store I was looking for and opened the door it to see it was empty. I walked in and grabbed some blankets and placed the bits on the counter. But, before I could turn around my vision went black.

I woke up and saw I was in my bed in my bedroom and I was in nothing but my boxers. I gazed around curiously and then felt a presence behind me. I turned to see it was Luna and she was completely naked hungrily eyeing the sudden tent in my boxers.

"Hey stud I was wondering when you'd wake up," Luna said.

"Might have woken up sooner if whatever you did wasn't as effective," I said.

"If I did it any it wouldn't have worked," Luna said.

"Well did you have to knock me out?" I asked.

"Didn't want to run the risk of you escaping," Luna said.

"And I suppose the mare wants her reward for catching me?" I asked.

"You said so yourself if I wanted a piece of your ass I'd have to catch you turns out I caught you entirely," Luna said as she crawled her way towards me and roughly pushed me to the bed.

Luna's hands inspected my body and she breathed in my scent and she was grinding her soaked lower lips against the cloth hiding my member. her juices soaked all the way through allowing me to feel her soaked sex.

"You're going to rut me till I'm numb," Luna ordered with a growl causing me to give her a nod.

With a flick of Luna's magic my boxers disappeared exposing my member while Luna's juices drooled over it. It seems Luna wasn't in the mood for foreplay because she used her magic to reposition us soon I found myself kneeling behind her. She had her legs spread and she was on all fours.

"Doggy style Luna this is new," I said as I went to insert my rod in her marehood.

"Other one," Luna said causing me to shrug and do as asked.

Re-aiming my rod I slammed it into Luna's ass in one shot which was a bad idea because her anal walls clamped down on me like a vice preventing me from moving. This also caused Luna to yelp in shock and then moan in pleasure. I then began to massage the base of Luna's wing with my right hand causing her anal walls to loosen their grip. And to add some more pleasure to the mix I gave Luna's ass a hard smack earning another moan of pleasure from Luna.

"Harder!" Luna demanded.

Granting her wish I smacked her harder and began to thrust into her mercilessly and after a few minutes of thrusting and spanking Luna finally orgasmed. The scent that was released into the air was different but familiar then when Luna and I normally do this but I shrugged it off. I then leaned forward and grabbed one of Luna's breasts in my right hand. I also inserted my left hand's fingers into her marehood and slowly extended them causing Luna to scream in bliss. But, I decided to up my game by nibbling on Luna's wings.

“Yes, buck me, buck me like the filthy slut I am!” she roared making my eyes widen at her language but regardless I complied.

Despite her being on her front she was still able to wrap her legs around me awkwardly pushing me aggressively to her ass. As I grunted at her persistence her cheeks jiggled widely as I slammed myself against her. Luna orgasmed several times before I began to feel a pressure in my loins and Luna seemed to notice it too.

“Oh yes cum in my ass, you naughty stud!” Luna purred to which I complied.

Both Luna and I simultaneously orgasmed but it didn't stop Luna from thrusting but one particular thrust knocked me from the bed and to the floor. But before I could recover Luna was on me in an instant.

“Oh, poor thing did my naughty, sexy ass do that?” Luna cooed as she straddled me.

"What's gotten into her?" I thought.

Luna lined up my member with her soaked flower and slammed herself down onto me making us both gasp

“Oh baby, punish my naughty ass, punish me hard!” Luna whined as her hands pinned my shoulders and her breasts were forced into my face as she encouraged me to suckle. This caused her to laugh as my mouth latched onto a teat. I began suckling and tonguing the sensitive flesh as she slammed into me harder. "That's it baby make me cum."

I then grabbed Luna's generous rear and brutally thrusted upwards while Luna bounced on top all the while I kept suckling on her milk engorged teats.

“Yeah bitch you like that fill me until it dribbles down my legs!” Luna growled as she once again climaxed the floor now drenched as I moaned in pain from the mare's lack of control of her pounding her against mine like a jackhammer.

"I CAME!" Luna shouted randomly as she climaxed her walls tightening around my cock and coxing me into an orgasm. "That was fun stud you’re ready for more?"

Four Hours Later

My pelvis was in utter agony after 24 rounds with Luna the skin around my loins was badly bruised. If I were a regular human my pelvis would have been ground to dust by the tenth round and she kept on switching positions with me. I gazed at Luna and it looked like she was able to go for at least another 20 rounds. I was concerned as to what caused this change in Luna so I decided to speak up.

"Hey Luna...are you alright?" I asked weakly.

"Yes why do you ask," Luna said with an innocent smile.

"It's just you seem more aggressive this time is something wrong?" I asked.

"Of course now then let's begin the next round," Luna said as she crawled towards with a hungry look.

Suddenly the bedroom door opens and to my utter shock I saw Luna walk in and when she sees us her jaw drops along with mine. But the Luna that was rutting me just had a disappointed look on her face.

"Oh ponyfeathers and I was hoping to have a bit more fun," Luna said before her coat went from midnight blue to white and her ass expanded along with her breasts. Her cutie mark then turned from a crescent moon into a shining sun. Her mane and tail went from midnight blue to a greyish pink.

"CELESTIA!" Luna and I screamed.

"Thanks for the session stud should do it again next time," Celestia said before she blew me a kiss and teleported out of the room.

I wanted to go after the crazy mare and beat the living tar out of her but as soon as I attempted to move a burning pain in my body shut me down. Then my body succumbed to exhaustion.

I slowly opened my eyes only to shut them because of the light I then opened them again and let them adjust and my body slowly kicked in along with the burning pain in my pelvic region. I then looked down and saw it was wrapped in bandages. I then quickly eased the pain and looked around and discovered I was in my bedroom and the only one in it. Taking the chance I got up and found some clothes and got changed before I walked downstairs. I then decided to exit through the backdoor. I gave a whistle and Shadow Ranger appeared so I hoped on and put on my helmet and drove around Ponyville to avoid the mares. I then drove into the Everfree and then to the castle before I entered the HQ. When I got off my bike I collapsed and the stallions were at my side in moments.

"Holy buck dude what the hell happened to you?" Rage asked.

"What do you think?" I asked.

"You got pounded by twenty mares?" Soarin asked.

"No it was just one," I said.

"Who would be able to leave you in this condition?" Storm Cloud asked.

"Celestia," I said causing the stallions to gap at me in shock.

"You mean Celestia did this?" Rage asked.

"Technically it was Molestia went at it non-stop for 24 rounds disguised as Luna and she would have gone on for longer if the real Luna hadn't shown up. I then passed out from pain and wake up in my bed lower half wrapped in bandages," I said.

"You're one lucky sod but we need to get you in a bed your body must be shattered right now," Rage said as he and the others helped me to a bed.

Few Days Later

"We're back!" Holy Light yelled as he entered the den with Storm Cloud both carrying rations.

"Great set them down over there then the pair of you get to training," I said doing push ups over a pit of burning coals.

"Damn Ash you just recovered from your injury's and your training shouldn't you be taking it easy?" Storm Cloud asked as he walked over to me.

"Because I've been recovering is the reason why I'm training right now I've been slacking off and need to get back in routine," I said as I pushed off the coals and wiped the sweat off my body with a towel.

"I'm surprised you’re able to do that push ups over flaming coals would seriously burn," Thunderlane said.

"Not sure what you're going on about I feel fine," Spike said doing push ups over the coals.

"You're scales are fire and heat proof!" Thunderlane shouted.

"Hey Thunder Ash had us do the same thing and when we got stronger he stood on top of us to increase the difficulty," Swift Spear said.

"You're shitting me?" Caramel asked in shock.

"It was how I was taught but that isn't the most difficult exercise I've done remember I showed you the bar climb speaking of which that's next on my schedule," I said as I walked over to the bar climbing equipment and climbed to the top. I then downward then up again and the finally down.

"Now that is impressive."

We all look at the new voice and see Spitfire and the mares were at the entrance giving me seductive smiles.

"Shit they found us!" Soarin screamed as the group backed away from the lustful mares.

"Gotta say this one awesome hiding spot along with a base for your assassin meetings," Rainbow said as she flew in and looked around.

"How'd you find us?" Rage asked.

"Easy beloved your two guards Storm Cloud and Holy Light led us straight here," Eris said as she curled around Rage causing many of the group to glare at the two.

"Please tell me that Celestia or the other princesses are here with you," Swift Spear whimpered.

"Did someone mention us?" Celestia asked as she stepped out of the shadows along with her siblings her mane and tail were still grey and pink causing me to growl at her.

"Calm down Ash I've already had a 'chat' with my sister so there is no reason to worry about her," Luna said casting an angry glance at her.

"I'm not worried about that I'm worried about the poor stallion who is picked to rut that crazy bitch," I said.

"Oh my such hostility," Celestia giggled.

"Now then you guys have been hiding long enough and we've all agreed that if you come with us peacefully we won't be too rough. This also counts for Celestia," Twilight said.

"Molestia Twilight," Celestia corrected.

"Ahem yes anyway if however you resist then you'll be spending the next few weeks in the hospital," Twilight said.

"Mind if we talk this over?" I asked.

"You got five minutes," Spitfire said.

The stallions and I all huddled together and we all nodded in agreement on our decision before we turned to the mares.

"You win we'll come quietly," I said.

"Wise choice," Luna said as she and Spitfire came over and clung to either side of me.

"Hope you can please us on how you pleased Molestia," Spitfire said while drawing circles on my chest with a finger. "You know it's not okay to run off from a pair of fine looking mares and that bar climb you pulled off has just made me hotter for you."

"Indeed shall we have our fun in a more private location Spitfire and teach him the error of taking of on us?" Luna asked seductively earning a smirk from Spitfire.

"Oh fuck me," I muttered before Luna teleported us away.