A couple of days have passed since that day. Moonshine has become much better, I can see it clearly. She even did something to her mane — it became slightly wavy. In my opinion, it looks much better than the straight mane she had. It certainly gives her... charm, I suppose. It makes her even more beautiful.

I'm glad I discovered her inner problems. They are solved now, and she is certainly much more happy than before. Wicked nightmares can be very dangerous, especially if they repeat. I was more than happy to help Moonshine overcome them and talk to me about them. As I discovered, making someone happy is one of the things that bring me great emotional satisfaction.

Truly, I've never cared for anyone that much before. The more I discover myself, the more I come closer to understanding how love works. Scientifically speaking, love works pretty simple, but everything that changes in our minds is certainly rather complicated. The way we behave and act, that sort of thing.

Also, I think I should mention that there was another rehearsal of the song during the previous night. So far, I've not messed up a single time, hitting the notes according to the tempo and the pace of the song. It seems that the group is ready to perform, and the performance is taking place in a few days. Since everyone will be wearing costumes, I should prepare my own as well. And since I've recently discovered that my older one no longer fits me, I decided to create a new one.

I need to remember that I'm not the star of the show, I shouldn't overdo my costume for it to outshine others'. It will be fairly simple instead — just a black robe decorated with a symbol on its back. I picked the symbol carefully, I want it to be recognizable later when I start my own band. It is the symbol of Ghost: an inverted cross with a G in the cross-section of it. It looks pretty good, that's what I can say.

I will also wear my skull face paint. The symbol and the skull will certainly be recognizable later. I just need ponies to know that there is a mysterious organist that was invited to take part in a rather famous group. I don't expect it to be a talk of the week or anything, though. Just something that will sit at the back of their minds, only to resurface later and ignite their interest.

Yay, I'm the mastermind! Well, at least I hope it'll work. We'll see...

For now, let's prepare for the day. There is still school today, after all. Gotta collect everything needed and put them into my saddlebags. I actually woke up early — six and a half past it, sometime like that. So, I've prepared myself and my stuff.

"Good morning." I greeted Moonshine when she woke up. She nodded sleepily and went to the bathroom to get herself ready for the school.

Well, I'm ready for the day. Mane neatly combed, fur washed, teeth cleaned. Man, I look good! I had never taken so much care about my appearance before I became a pony. Somehow, it feels good to look, um, good. I don't really know how to describe the feeling. I still suck at describing feelings, huh.

So, today we have two History lessons and two Art classes. This day is the easiest school day — I don't have any problems with either of the two classes.

After gathering everything for the studying, I waited for Moonshine to finish her morning routine. Once she got her own stuff, the two of us headed out of our apartment. There is something in the air... Can't quite say what it is. As we exited, we encountered White Light. He nervously stood near the door to his and her sister's apartment.

"Hey, Flame, Moonshine." he greeted us slightly nervously. "My sis is ill. Can you tell the teachers about it?"

"Alright, no problem." I nodded. "See you later, White."

"Thanks. She's really got it to her."

I didn't notice her being sick yesterday. Though, she did look somewhat nervous and anxious. I don't know what is happening with her, but I guess she could fall ill.

I don't think it's too important. I guess she'll recover pretty soon.

As we exited the hostel, I noticed that there were far less ponies around than usual. Huh? Is something important happening somewhere? Or maybe what Night Breeze caught was an infection of sort that got a lot of other ponies? I don't know.

Moonshine glanced at me in a strange way. Just what is happening here? It seems I'm the only one who doesn't know anything?

Wait a second...

*sniff*

The hell? I can smell something pleasant in the air. Is Canterlot being gassed with drugs? Hm, I wonder if the one who did it (assuming there is gassing) is called Scarecrow or similar. It would be pretty funny.

Soon, we came to the school. However, I can already see it's closed. What? Is it Sunday? Did I miss something?

I approached the front doors and saw that there is a sign that says something. Let's see...

It says... Closed due to increased heat season.

...

Oh holy fuck, it's heat season! Estrus! I remember reading about it. Short summary — mares want to fuck. Alright, I suppose Moonshine and I could... no, not bang but return to the apartment and have the day to ourselves. Since it doesn't seem like my love is in estrus, we can safely be together without her jumping me.

Alright... It explains everything. The beginning of spring is the time when most mares have estrus, at least to my knowledge. I guess that closing schools for this week is reasonable since most students would be unable to focus on anything rather than sex.

Well... Then we should close all schools on the Earth, too.

"Hey, colt." I heard a voice behind me. I turned around and saw a filly roughly my age. I think I've seen her before... In the school, perhaps? "Wanna bang? I took pills."

I bet it's the pick up line here, describing heat season in a nutshell. Also, this filly is really straightforward. Not even a date before we do it. She also approached me while clearly seeing that there is already a filly near me. I guess she's pretty... needy?

"I have a fillyfriend." I replied, pulling Moonshine closer. I don't really want to have sex right now. Besides, I don't know that filly. Andnthird, I don't know if Moonshine would like me to have sex with strangers. True, her fetish is all about watching me having sex with other mares, but come on, I don't think it can be applied to this situation.

"Aw, shucks." the filly frowned. "Alright, do you know any colts around that wouldn't mind some company?"

"Nah, don't think so." I shook my head.

"Too bad." she groaned in frustration. "Alright, good luck with ya own filly." she winked at me and then went her way. She also flicked her tail, flashing her privates.

Great. Just great. I suppose I should return to the apartment lest I become a target number one for lone fillies. This one was quite... tame, I guess. However, I shouldn't expect others to act in the same way. They might be more persistent or go as far as show physical affection to me in public. And I'm certainly not into public sex. At least not of this sort.

"Let's return to the apartment." I told Moonshine. She nodded, and then yawned. "Well, you can get some more sleep there." I elicited a chuckle out of her.

I wonder if I'm free for a whole week. I mean, estrus last for a week, right? It means the school would be closed for the same amount of time, logically speaking. I suppose I could busy myself with a book or two or just do some stuff with Moonshine. Maybe just innocent kind of things, like reading together, playing Heroes 3, practicing music and so on. Or we could do kissing, cuddling, that sort of Affectionate stuff. Really, I can do anything!

Planting a kiss on her cheek, I led her back to the hostel. She blushed after I kissed her. I love doing it, actually — seeing her blush is fun and feels nice to me. I guess it's what love is.

"Um, Flame, I wanted to tell you it's the week, but I, um, forgot..." Moonshine blushed in embarrassment. "I, well, haven't ever had estrus before, too."

"It's not a problem." I replied. "We forget some stuff here and there, not a big deal. But let's get back to the apartment first."

As we returned to the hostel, I could smell a strong and sweet scent on the first floor. Alright, we need to get to our room before I pop a boner right here and now. It would be awkward and embarrassing, not to mention vulgar. I don't want to walk around swinging my dong.

What a crazy day today is...

We ascended the stairs, and then headed towards our apartment. My ears picked up a curious sound... A rhythmic thumping.

...

It seems everyone's getting laid today. Huh.

Alright, here's the apartment. The two of us entered the hall, and heard some noises coming from Night Breeze's and White Light's apartment.

...

"Fuck me, brother! Harder!" I heard.

...

Oh, now I get why White wanted us to tell the teachers that Night is ill but not in heat. Cheeky bat ponies... I was right about incest after all, it seems. At least those two don't mind it at all, judging by what I hear.

Alright, incest isn't my business, moving along now. It's family business.

*ba-dum tsss*

I looked at Moonshine and saw her blushing deeply.

"Pretend we didn't hear it." I whispered to her. She nodded, and the two of us entered our own room. After we closed the door, we could no longer hear the twins having rough sex behind the wall.

Now I know their dirty secret. Though, I will never use it against them. It doesn't matter of they have sibling sex — it's alright as long as it's consensual. So far, I don't think it's rape. White Light didn't seem scared when he told us about his sister's problem.

So, this is how the heat week looks. Pleasant scents in the air, everyone fucking everyone, even sisters screwing brothers. What can I say? It's better than women's period weeks. Instead of getting threats, I received an invitation to fuck. There's absolutely no debate on what's better.

*PZZZZT! Plop.*

Oh wait, there's a letter. I've just got a letter. Wonder whom it's from?

Let's see... Oh, it's from Luna. Interesting.

Dear Flame Metal,

I felt obliged to warn you that the heat week has come. In the light of the event, I suppose you need a spell that would allow you to have sex with mares in heat without impregnating them. The spell is fairly easy to cast, you should have no problems with it.

Good luck.

Sincerely,
Luna

There is a scroll attached to the letter. Well, here the spell is. I say it's pretty useful, and it will certainly be very useful in the future. Moonshine would most certainly want sex with me once we grow slightly older. Not to mention that it's one hundred percent true that she will have her own heat cycle someday.

Luna, oh Luna... I bet you did it not only just for me. Perhaps I'll get a visit from her. I don't know, this whole week could be pretty much filled with sex. And both royal sisters are still mares.

Yeah, I see what they're doing with purely male guards at the castle. Handy, 'nuff said.

...

This is by far the strangest thing I've encountered in Equestria. This week of sex isn't something you can see on the Earth. Well, at least I've not heard of it.

Crazy, crazy Equestria.

Author's Notes:

I'm sorry for the month of waiting! I've been pretty bisy with college, research for another story, and writing yet another story. Don't worry, I won't stop writing this one!