Author's Notes:

Hey everypony, Swiftriff here. Wanted to give a headsup in this chapter that near the end will contain some GORE, so just a little warning for you out there.

Aside from that, thank you to those who liked my work and even some wonderful compliments I received! It really means a lot, especially after being away from this story for so long a few days ago.

But anywhom! Thank you all once again, and hope you enjoy

We finally arrived outside of my place as I reached in my pockets for the keys to unlock my door. I clicked it unlocked and opened the door for her as she looked around with amusement and...surprise.

"Huh? Well this is nice." Clear commented. I closed the door and looked at her curiously.

"Sorry, but...what's nice?" I asked politely as she spun around, her dress flicking in motion as she looked at me with a full gaze as she replied.

"This is your place, correct?"

"Well, yea. I've lived here for over 2 years now." I replied as she gave me an innocent smile before she turned to look around once more.

"You're really tidy for a stallion" She remarked with her back turned towards me. I raised my eyebrows in surprise as I approached her from the back right hand side as my gaze was met beside her.

"And what exactly is that suppose to mean?" I asked with a slight defensive tone as she turned her head to face me with a confident smile.

"Well most stallion's aren't so organize and are quite messy. I'm surprised to find a stallion that's so...responsible." As she made her comment, I couldn't help but smile from her words as she turned to face me. I didn't know what it was about those eyes, but I felt like she was trying to find something, something that peaks her interest or perhaps a sign of some sort.

"Um, Swift...why are you staring at me like that?" She asked. I blushed, though not as noticeably with my red coat as I nervously replied.

"Um...sorry about that. Just, there's something about you that I can't place." She straightened up with a more intrigued gaze.

"Oh? Is it the way I dress? I'm sorry, I'm not from around here. I'm new in Ponyville and wanted to get away and come to a place that seemed nice. Hehe, who would have thought my first day would wind up me being hustled by crazed stallions." She stated as I kept looking at her. I didn't know what it was, I took a look at her dress and it seemed fine to me, before then I heard her clear her throat as I noticed she was standing right in front of me with my eyes fixed on her breasts. I looked up nervously with a beet red blush.

"S-sorry, I didn't mean to stare just got...lost in thought." I apologized as she gave me a sly smirk.

"hehe, was somepony thinking about me by chance?" She teased as I gulped, feeling more flustered.

"N-not like that! I mean, yeah you're beautiful and everything. But I was just...um...thinking about if you had clothes to wear. He he he." I fibbed, trying to pull myself out of an awkward spot as she looked down and up at me with a smirk, before swaying herself from side to side attractively.

"Well, I do need some spare clothes. Especially for sleeping, unless if you don't mind me walking around in my undergarments." She said teasingly as I looked at her and my mind imagined her in said undergarments."I wonder what color she is wearing? She'll look good in pink to compliment her coat, but she seems more of a feisty girl so maybe black would work nicely. Wait...WHY AM I THINKING THESE THINGS? STOP!" I shook my head vigorously, her lips curled in victory as I cleared my throat.

"Um...well if you prefer to have some clothes, I...think I got some spares you can try. I just...hope it fits." I offered as she smiled at me.

"Really? Thank you Swift. Hehe, maybe you're alright after all. So...I can set up in the bathroom and then rest here on the couch. Let me try out your spares and I'll be on my way to bed." She said as I furrowed my eyebrows in disbelief before waving my hands out to stop her.

"What?! No no no no no, you ain't sleeping on the couch. Just give me one second and I'll get your room set up." I walked away as she sat down on the couch, looking around as I went down towards the end of the hallway, made a left and entered my room.

In the corner of my room was my two precious guitars and all my musical equipment tucked in nice and tidy as my walls were decorated with a couple posters of some of my favorite rock/metal bands out there, with a TV across from my bed, which was beside my destination, the closet. I went inside to find my clothes hanging up as I went to where my dresser was and found a pretty decent size shirt. I nodded in approval, finding this to be a suitable size for Clear as I stepped out of the closet and laid it on the bed before making my way in the hallway, walking down towards the living room and making a left into what was a guest room as I opened it and went in.

I saw that it was still rather new looking, since I don't usually get much guests, and made sure everything was kept in shape. Fixing up the bed and picking up little tidbits on the floor until it seemed suitable for my new guest as I stepped out, went back to my room and brought the shirt back out into the living room where Clear was patiently waiting for me on the couch. She turned her attention to me as I smiled upon her gaze and offered the shirt to her.

"Here you go. I uh...hope that this fits you. If you like, you can use the bathroom and get fixed up." I offered genuinely as her eyebrow rose in surprise.

"Oh? Why...thank you. Do you...mind if I use your shower?" She asked nervously as her eyes cast away with a blush. I couldn't help but notice how cute she was.

"Absolutely, you are more then welcome to, just treat this place as if it was your own home. I'm totally fine with having you around, just...don't make too much of a mess though." I teased as I stuck out my tongue at her, receiving a scrunched expression before we both chuckled. She got up, took the shirt from my grasp and made her way down the hall as she turned with a polite half-lidded gaze.

"You know...you're actually a pretty good stallion. I uh...it's different but...thank you." I blushed from her words as she continued with a sway in her hips before she turned and entered the bathroom. I exhaled, not realizing I was holding my breath as I dropped back and leaned against the back of the couch.

"Whoa, what a mare. ~Sigh~ I'm glad fortune is on my side, I mean she seems like a cool mare. She's beautiful, mysterious, and she looks like she's had it rough. I mean, if she thinks I'm a good stallion, I wonder how others have treated her." I said to myself, pondering as I couldn't get her out of my head before I heard the sound of rushing water from the shower. I pushed the thoughts out as I went to the kitchen to make something quick to eat. Burying my head into the fridge as I looked around and found some nice ingredients to make some soup. I pulled them all out, washed out some squash after filling a pot with hot water, and then after placing the pot to boil, I started cutting the squash into small circles while the water is boiling before putting the chopped veggies in. Then I cleaned up and went back to the fridge to grab some milk and butter, set them on the counter then grabbed some crushed red peppers and some corn before boiling them.

With the extra ingredients ready, I put on a mitt and began to take the pot of now boiled vegetables, drained the water into the sink and placed the pot back on the stove as I refilled it with milk while adding the extra ingredients. I went to the fridge for the last time to grab some sliced Monterrey Jack as I heard the shower stop and shortly after, the bathroom door opens as a damp Clear appeared into the living room, drying her hair with a towel and wearing the shirt I gave her, her breasts and hips were bulging out of the shirt as it was wrapped nice and snug around her, and long enough to cover her intimate parts...barely.

"Mmm, what's that wonderful smell?" She took a glance towards the direction of the scent as she saw me in the kitchen and gasped. "Are...are you cooking?!" She asked with a great surprise as my eyes shifted side to side, confused and uncertain for the intent of her question.

"Um...yea? I kinda thought you might be hungry so I decided to make us something to eat. I hope you like squash." She blushed from my words and looked away, unmoved as she rubbed her arm nervously before slowly opening her lips to speak.

"Thank you. You...really are kind to me." She looked back towards me and smiled as she continued. "So... I've never had squash before but, since you've already cooked it and everything, I don't mind trying it out and seeing if I like it." She stated as I smiled and grabbed two bowls for us.

"Alright then, I'll go ahead and serve us up. Go ahead and sit down on the table, and I'll bring your food." I said as she got herself settled on the chair as I grabbed a ladle and scooped up some servings. Pouring the contents into the bowls before bringing them to the table and setting one down in front of her and another across from her. I went back beside her and bowed a bit to where we were eye level.

"What would you like to drink?" I asked politely as she looked up at me and responded.

"Um...would it be too much trouble if you had...strawberry milk?" She was really cute when she was bashful. I couldn't help but adore the way she looked as I smiled and answered.

"Hehe, no problem. I'll get that for you right now Clear." I walked back to the kitchen as I heard a gleeful gasp as she called merrily.

"Thanks Swift~. You're the best." I blushed when I heard that and got us both some strawberry milk, as it was one of my favorites, and poured us a glass each. Carrying both glass as I set them respectively on the table before sitting down and starting on our meal. Surprisingly, I noticed she didn't touch her food until I sat down myself, which I thought was really nice of her before I started to eat. She looked at her bowl as she grabbed a spoon and took a sample of the juice with a piece of squash, chewing it delicately with her eyes closed, before they shot opened and blinked a couple times. With a hum of satisfaction, she clearly enjoyed her meal before she gulped it down and smiled earnestly.

"That was delicious! Where did you learn to make something like that?" She asked with satisfaction. I looked at her with a muzzle full of food, earning a giggle from Clear as I struggled to grin before swallowing my food, chuckling nervously as I answered.

"From my father. As much of a douche he was, he still was a...okay stallion I suppose." I looked down as Clear tilted her head as she seemed to have noticed something as I tried to dismiss her gaze. I had a feeling she knew the topic was troublesome, but she looked really interested in it, and sure enough...

"You wanna talk about it?" She asked genuinely as I looked up, my mouth open but finding it hard to say anything as I sighed.

"Maybe...later. Sorry Clear, I hope I'm not making this awkward for you. Its just...well..."

"It's okay Swift, you don't have to explain. I'm sorry for bringing up something so personal. Besides, it's none of my business anyways." She stated, as we both had our eyes away from one another. We had finished our meals and I decided to stand and take the dishes away as I looked at her.

"Whenever you are feeling tired, your room is down the hall on your right, and if you need me, I'm on the left. I'm gonna wash the dishes and then take a shower before I hit the hay." I turned to make my way to the kitchen before Clear grabbed my shirt. I heard the chair sliding across the wooden flooring as I saw Clear stand up and facing me.

"No. You've done a lot for me as it is. Why don't you go take a shower and I will handle the dishes. It's the least I can do for you helping me like this." She requested thankfully with kindness in her voice. I looked off to the side, a little uncertain as I responded.

"Are you sure you want to? I really don't mind. Besides, you are my guest and I should treat you as such." I disputed as she never lost that smile and laughed heartily before swiping the dishes out of my hands and using her magic to push me towards the hall as I looked back with a futile struggle.

"Yes, and as your guest. I insist you wash that smelly flank of yours and relax. You've done a lot to make me feel comfortable and everything, but now it's your turn. So shoo, shower time!" I gave her an incredulous look as she pushed me down the hall and into the bathroom before closing the door on me as I turned around and hollered.

"AT LEAST LET ME GET SOME BOXERS!" I heard a chuckle from the kitchen.

"Just go commando. It's your place after all so don't let me stop you." I blushed with the thought of her seeing my junk as I shook it off, making my way to turn on the water and jumping in the shower.

I chuckled as I made my way back and placed the dishes in the sink. Reaching for a sponge to start washing the dishes as I was in thought. "Not bad, for a filthy pony. Dear Chrysalis, the things I do, I subjugate myself to be this 'sunshiny' little mare all for my hive and I have to resort to residing with a pony. Although...he is pretty sweet, it's...different. Usually ponies will scream in terror or call me a monster. Maybe it's the disguise, that's probably why he's being all nice with me. If he knew what I was, it wouldn't take him a moment to cast me out and scorn me like the plague."

"Disgusting." I muttered to myself, scrubbing into the plate as I slowed my action and stopped.

"But...it did feel nice to be treated so kindly. Even when I'm a pony, stallion's would...~sigh~ disgusting creatures. But..." I looked back as I can still hear the shower going, indicating that Swift is still occupied with his personal hygiene. I couldn't help but smile when he came to mind. "he seems different then the rest of them. When he talks to me, it feels so...genuine. It's as if he really cares, even though we just met." I paused as my eyes scans around the room aimlessly, my mind in thought before I realized it was pointless thinking about such matters. I am a Changeling, a High-Ranked Changeling, who's mission is to seek out and dispose of the Elements of Harmony. I have no time to venture into pointless emotions when my task is clear, and time is of the essence. My queen has been waiting long enough and I shall bring her reign to see glory's end, and our Hive shall flourish as these ponies, who have wronged us for many generations, shall get what they deserve, and it shall be merciless.

"Clear?"

"HUH?!" I was startled as a gentle voice called out, followed by the crash of a plate that fell from my hands and onto the cold floor. I recollected my senses as I turned my attention to the source of the voice to be met with Swift's gentle, yet concerned gaze. I noticed that he was shirtless, displaying his red toned chest as he peered from behind the corner of the hallway. He stepped forward in plain site to reveal his trimmed abs and wearing a red and black plaid boxers. I couldn't help but stare at his figure as a blush slowly formed from my cheeks. His hand delicately placed on the wall as he rounded the corner, maintaining his gaze, that gaze that showed care and concern. My eyes were now locked with his as I couldn't help but wonder. "Why? Why does he look at me with such familiarity? Those kind eyes...why can't I avert from them? They fall victim to a lie, a facade, an illusion. So how? How can such eyes take hold of me so...naturally?"

"Are you okay Clear? You look troubled." He asked before casting his eyes down at the floor. I followed his gaze as he looked at that shattered plate beneath me as I lifted my attention back up to him.

"I'm so sorry Swift, I...I was just in thought and...I-I'll clean it up right now." I apologized quickly as I scanned all around the room with intent to find a broom to clean up the mess as I saw Swift walk past me and went under the sink to grab a small dustpan. His back turned towards me as I was worried I may have upset him as he stood back up and turned with a smile.

"It's okay Clear. Accidents happen even to the best of us. I'll go ahead and clean it up." He said as he bent down and placed the dustpan on the ground, readying to clean up my mess. I don't know what compelled me to do these things, I should just let him do whatever he needs to do but...my body is just acting on its own as I found myself knelt down beside him with my hand on his. He looked at me with a blush as our eyes met once more, and I couldn't look away as I blushed too.

"It's...not yours to clean so...let me do it." I insisted as I tried to pry the dustpan out of his hand as he wouldn't let go. He only smiled as he pulled back, insisting that he does it as he accidentally pulled me along and in less then seconds, I found myself on top of Swift. My breasts pressed against his chest and my leg between his as I could feel something hard pressing into my leg more and more, yet we were both motionless. My eyes were trapped in his hazel eyes as we stared at one another, lost in words before I shook my head and quickly bolted back up and covered my face.

"I'm so so sorry. I...I didn't mean to, I swear. It was an accident. Um..." I looked around as I grabbed the dustpan out of his hand and quickly swept up the pieces of the plate, threw them away and bolted down the hall as I yelled out, "Goodnight!" and went straight into my room. With my back no pressed against the door, I sighed as I slid down a little, feeling tired as my heart was beating rapidly, my breathing becoming heavier as I looked around my room, seeing it clean, cozy, and very welcoming. I looked at the bed and smiled before jumping on it, nuzzling into the pillow as I curled up into a ball on top of the sheets.

"What is wrong with me? This isn't right, I shouldn't be acting like this or feeling like this. Damnit Star this needs to stop. Your hive... think of your hive. Focus on your mission and get it done, not on...him." My eyes slowly began to close as I sighed deeply before continuing. "It's all your disguise, that's all it is. Just...your disguise." My eyes now fluttered to a close as slumber soon took it's hold on me as I slept, having a rather...pleasant dream, seeing that red tone chest as Swift was sprawled on the bed with his body looking so inviting in his red and black plaid boxers. I found myself drawn to him as I reached out with Swift staring at me with those caring eyes that held a sultry gaze to them as I grabbed the end of his boxers. I felt so nervous and yet, anxious to see what surprise awaited me under these garments as I slid them down before...

~CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK~

My eyes shot open as I heard something outside my room. I sighed in agitation as I was interrupted and got up to make my way out of my room and walked down slowly into the living room, finding Swift fishing around in his pocket before he looked at me and smiled.

"Morning sunshine. I'm sorry if I woke you up, but I'm going to be heading out for a bit to take care of a few things. I made you some breakfast already and uh...left you a note but you don't have to read that, but anyways, I'll see you later when I finish okay? Take care Clear. Bye!" Swift bids as he makes his way out the door as I waved him goodbye. I turned and walked to the table to find pancakes with fruit and syrup, with grilled pineapples on the side and some strawberry milk. I smiled upon the sight as I took my seat and indulge in his hospitality and fine cooking. Moments have passed as I was planning ahead, thinking of the necessary steps to take until I heard the door kicked open as I casually turned my attention to find the stallions from the night before enter with smug looks on their disgusting muzzles, prime example of Ponies horrid qualities.

"Oh we're sorry, did we interrupt you on your meal time? No worries, we'll be sure to make this quick." Said the ring leader of the trio. They approached me with prideful and confident steps as I only stared with a blank expression. Their leader now stood in front of me as he bends forward and runs his fingers down my silky strands as I watched him. He smelled of cheap booze and filth as he looked up at me and smirk.

"You must have really missed us. You're not even bothering to resist me or anything, so I guess I'll take that as you wanting what is coming then." He said pridefully as I sneered.

"I'd like to see you try little colt." I spoke as I earned his full attention and only chuckled from my response.

"I'll show you how wrong you are to call me 'little'." He said as he reached for my head and grasped it, committing himself to touch me with such filthy hands, I would not allow it. I grabbed his wrist with a swiftness and twisted him down face first onto the table as he groaned in pain. I could feel his tension rising, his resistance only gleaming a smile on my muzzle as I resumed to twist forth. His eyes bulge and began to dilate before he lets out a holler as his skin stretched apart, the gripping sound of muscle being twisted out of place as his bones clicked against one another on the inside, before the last result left his arm ripped off by my sheer force. Tears drenched his eyes as he rolled off the table, leaving a trail of red blood on it's surface and now filling a puddle on the floor as he gripped his now severed arm, thrashing his legs as his chest was heaving, hollering in pure agony and curses as the river of his own blood squirts out from his open vessels.

"Silly little colts. Don't you know that I am way out of your league." I cooed as the stallion kept thrashing on the floor in pure pain. I lifted the arm above me and let the blood pour down like a waterfall into my gaping maw, ravishing in its sweet, bold nectar as the colt's cronies watch in disgusted horror as their friend lays mutilated in his own blood. Though it had that fermented aftertaste that was slightly cringing. I lowered the arm after it was drained from it's juice, my body coated in red on my cream coat, even drenching Swift's poor white shirt, yet I sighed with satisfaction from my snack.

"How dull, but that's to be expected from cheap meals. ~sigh~ you are in such poor condition, a stallion who can't even take care of his own body doesn't deserve to keep it. It's better suited as sustenance for it's superior." I chimed as I saw the grimaced look of horror upon his friends faces and couldn't help to let out a hearty giggle, which only seemed to intensify their fear of me. I stood up from my chair and approached them seductively with a sway of my hips, drenched in the blood of their dying friend. They backed with fear in each step, their bodies quiver with dilated eyes from the beautiful, yet frightening creature they saw before them.

"What's wrong? Don't you want me no more?" I cooed teasingly at them with half-lidded eyes. They clenched their teeth before making a daring escape back from whence they came as I got low to the ground and dashed with blinding speed, tearing the leg off of one of them in my passing as I now stood in front of them, blocking their only exit as the gimped stallion topples on the floor, writhing in pain in the same fashion of his paled friend. I tossed the leg to the leader as it lands on his chest with a cushioned slap and approached the one standing. He opened his muzzle to scream out as I dove my muzzle inside of his and clamped onto his slippery appendage, staring at him with cold eyes before ripping his tongue out of his mouth and slurping it in my mouth, chewing the fatty muscle before swallowing the contents. The stallion convulses, his body losing strength as he swerved while toppling backwards each step at a time, gurgling while choking in his own blood.

"Disgusting and no manners. It's very rude to speak with your mouth full. You should feel ashamed of yourself." I lectured with a cold tone before the no-tongued stallion's eyes rolled in the back of his head and died with a blue color on his expression. The gimped stallion continues to writhe in pain as I knelt down and leaned over him, smiling at him as he only stared back with fear in his teary eyes. I giggled before my teeth sharpened, replaced with jagged daggers as I opened my mouth with thick saliva spreading and breaking apart before I dove in for his chest, aiming to...earn his heart. As the stallions mouth gapes open, enduring the pain of his chest been ripped into as he shudders and chokes out small sounds for his dying breath.

I decided to walk to the orchard today and enjoy the nice, cool morning weather as I saw another pony along the way. As I drew closer, he waved to me as I waved back before he called out my name, and that's when I realized that the red pony was actually that guitarist back at my welcoming party.

"Hey Vincent, whats been going on? I haven't seen you for a while now. You liking Ponyville bro?" He asked with a grin as I stopped and took a moment to enjoy a pleasant chat with him.

"Yea, things have been going pretty good so far. Working at the orchard and doing some studying I guess." I answered.

"So hey, did you think about my offer from earlier? I mean, you don't have to if you don't want to ya know. I just thought it'd be really cool to have ya on board, ya? I mean you got some mad skills on the guitar and got a tight voice so, figured why not, right?" He asked enthusiastically. I crossed my arms as I recalled giving it some thought, even thinking about what the girls said. It seemed like fun and I've been really focused with bettering myself that, maybe it's a good thing to cut loose every once in a while. So I returned my attention to him as I gave him my answer.

"Sure, I think it'll be pretty cool. Besides I had a blast jamming with ya and it'll be nice to just chill out and jam a bit." His eyes beamed with eagerness as he fistpumped with joy. I couldn't help but chuckle at the sight before he mellowed down from his excitement.

"Alright cool. So what time are you available then?" He asked as I gave it thought.

"Well, how about tomorrow in the afternoon? I'll be free from work and I don't have studying going on." I answered.

"That sounds great. So let's meet at about 5 in the afternoon then. Here's an address of where to meet me. It's a DJ's place name Vinyl Scratch. She's really cool and lets me use her pad as a recording studio, so I think it'll be fine for us to practice there." He informed as I took the card from his hand and looked it over before we finalized everything, saying our goodbyes before going our separate ways. As I walked the rest of the way to Applejacks place, I couldn't help but smile at the thought of what tomorrow will hold for me.

I lifted my head up with a sigh as I indulged myself with my feast that was scattered around me. Licking my lips as I looked around to see the condition I had left from my sudden impulsive behavior.

"~Sigh~ What a mess I made, and so much food to finish. I forgot how much of a messy eater I was, but I should finish up quickly before Swift comes home. I don't want him to be upset with leaving me alone, hehe."