“I must say ladies, the weather may be cold, but it’s certainly nice out today.”

“That’s right-o-rific! It’s cold but pree~ty, like my Flutter’s.”

“Awe, thank you, Pinkie-Winkie. It’s been awhile since we’ve all been together, hasn’t it?”

“Eeyup, reckon about a good two weeks. Why’re we so busy lately?”

“Well, I, for one, have been doing a lot of reading, studying, and researching into the habits of herding families and-”

“Oh puh-lese Twilight, can’t we go a day without you going on about all that egghead stuff? “I’m gonna make a herd with Sun and we’re gonna live happily ever after!.”

“Well, excuse me for having lofty goals and dreams. I just want to feel loved, and he gives it to me.”

Rainbow lowered herself into the water slowly, her legs were a bit stiff from the brisk walk but she was moving smoothly at least. She winced as her wings tried to open.

“Slow down there, Sugarplum, take yer-”

“I bucking know! Let me do it,” Rainbow snapped sending all eyes to her. “I-I’m sorry. I’ve been a bit…”

“You’re acting as though you are in heat, dear. Lord knows I have a moment or two during that time of the year, but I swear, if I had that attitude so often,” Rarity shuddered.

“Well, um, let’s not dwell on such matters, girls. Let’s just let the water soak your stress away.”

“Um, Rarity, could you pass me a sponge? I have to wash Pinky’s back.”

The others smiled at Fluttershy who extended her hoof in wait. Rarity took a sponge in her magic and moved it into Fluttershy’s hoof.

“So, how’s the, uh, well…” Rainbow tried to find the word before sighing as she settled into the hot water, “how’s the sex?”

Pinkie sputtered and ducked under the water, laughing and sending bubbles that managed to capture her voice until the floated up in the air and popped releasing the giggles inside them.

Fluttershy blushed and clutched the sponge to her chest. “Uhm…”

Rarity and Twilight shot Rainbow a vicious glare while Applejack slowly shook her head.

“What? It’s a legit question.”

“However it’s totally inappropriate, Rainbow Dash. You should apologize to them, especially poor Fluttershy.”

“Now, just wait a moment, Rarity,” Fluttershy scolded, “I’m not that unfortunate. I have friends, Pinkie, and all of you. Our, personal life, is just fine, Rainbow Dash,” Fluttershy stated, glancing to Applejack with a small smirk, “and how’s yours?”

Applejack sank into the water and began playing with her ponytail. “Well, it, it ain’t.”

“What?!” the others gasped.

“That’s, unfortunate,” Rarity said with a compassionate look, “it seems as though I’m not the only one without a lover, now.”

“Oh, shut up,” Rainbow grumbled, “I can’t really do much with my aches and wings.”

“Well, maybe I can find a classic spell that would dull the pain long enough for you two too… You know,” Twilight suggested with a raise of her eyebrows.

“Uhm, n-no thanks. I, don’t really want any unnecessary magic or medicine for a while.”

“Rainbow,” Pinkie asked from behind the rainbow mare, startling her and making her yelp in pain as her wings half flared before the bandages stopped them.

Applejack swam the short distance to Rainbow. “Are ya okay? Pinkie, what in Celestia’s name are ya doin’, poppin’ outta no where behind her like that?”

“I-I’m sorry,” Pinkie said softly as her mane deflated a bit, “I, I didn’t think about it.”

“No, it’s fine. I’ll live and all that,” Rainbow said sitting back and leaning against the wall of the jacuzzi as Pinkie swam around her.”

“Um, I was gonna ask if you wanted some advice or help,” Pinkie said as her enthusiasm quickly returned. “Fluttershy and me are doin’ really good at that stuff and maybe, if Rainbow’s flexible,” she twisted her upper body into a corkscrew three times before unfurling, sending water spraying all the others.

“Gah, Pinkie?! You’ve soaked out towels. Now my mane’s gonna be frizzy,” Twilight whined.

“Oh, Twilight. We’re going to get our hair done anyway,” Rarity said with a roll of her eyes.

“You’re one to complain! ‘Oh no, a drop of water and a speck of dust are in my perfect mane, worst day ever’ Twilight mocked with a grin.

“I don’t sound like that,” Rarity said flatly.

“Yeah, it’s more like-”

“Pinkie, hush,” Fluttershy interrupted.

Pinkie’s ears flattened to her head and she winced with a forced grin. “Y-yes mistress.”

The other’s looked between Fluttershy and Pinkie.

“Uh, ladies? Is everything alright?” Rarity asked with concern.

“Yeah, yer as scared as Apple Bloom on test day.”

“Hey, she’s gotten better,” Twilight said, “I’ve been helping her study, afterall.”

“Oh, stuff it, egghead.”

“Woah, that was harsh,” Pinkie said quietly.

“Well,” Rainbow said with a frown, “she’s always goin’ on about boring stuff! Why don’t we talk about the Wonderbolts? Now they’re awesome.”

The others groaned. “No, not again,” was the consensus.

Aloe and Lotus walked up the step and poured an aromatic mix of scents into the water. A collective sigh of pleasure filled the air as they all sank into the water to their chins.

They sat in silence for a minute before bubbles popped at the surface of the water.

All the others looked at Rarity who blushed as they began to laugh.

“Nice one, Rares, isn’t that’s a bit,” Applejack paused, a couple bubbles popping around her, “uncouth.”

“Uh oh,” Rainbow laughed and paddled to the center of the tub, “on your marks, get set, toot!” she splashed the water with a shout.

“Gah! Rainbow, my mane!”

“Ladies, let’s not… The last thing we want is to ruin such a lovely scented bath with… that.”

“Ya started it, Rarity,” Applejack said leaning to the side with a devious grin.

“Oh, for Pasture’s sake,” Rarity sighed as she got up and swam to the edge, “if you make a mess in here, I’m not paying a bit for the clean up.”

The others laughed as Applejack did it again before following Rarity out of the tub.

“Oh, I wanna massage next!” Pinkie chirped as she bounced, totally dry, by Twilight, who was just grasping a towel in her magic to dry herself.

“I wish I could have your energy, Pinkie,” Twilight said as she began to dry herself.

“Well, I, for one, need a mud bath. Will you be joining me, Fluttershy?” Rarity asked. Fluttershy nodded quickly before Applejack commented.

“Ah just don’t know why yer fine with layin’ in mud here, but can’t get a drop of it on ya at the farm.”

“Because, darling Applejack, this mud is imported from across Equestria! It has minerals and is infused with the unique properties of their locales to offer a rich aid to a shiny coat, replenish lost minerals and moisture as well as removing toxins that can interfere with all types of natural functions,” Rarity finished drying herself and tossed the towel towards the bin.

Shocked, Applejack stood still and stared at the white unicorn who was smiling smugly.

“So, yer gonna pay ta lay in mud from what could be some pig pen in Appleloosa, but ya won’t spend a bit ta roll in the dirt at the Acres? Heck, Ah’ll even give ya a bucket of water fresh from the well ta make yer own mud.”

“Har har, but I’d prefer to let the experts in the mud business buy the mud.”

“Suit yerself,” Applejack said rolling her eyes, “but the offer stands. Rainbow, ya think we should start makin’ mud baths at the acres? Five bits and ya get an apple slice on ya eyes ta boot.”

“Run it by the fam, AJ. I’m gonna get a massage with Aloe. She’s got magic hooves, literally.”

“Well, each pony to their own area. I’m going to get a massage with Pinkie,” Twilight said as they turned and descended the stairs.

“Fine, we’ll meet at the massage tables in a few minutes. I’m gonna go with AJ and a good brushing first.”

“Actually, Sugarcube, ah’m gonna get some sauna time.”

“W-well I don’t wanna be alone,” she shuffled her rear legs, “but I guess I’m not alone anymore.”

The others smiled and turned to their destinations.

“Okay, see y’all in a bit.”

They all nodded and separated, Rainbow Dash looked back for a moment before proceeding to the grooming area.

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