(Twilight’s Castle, Obsidian’s P.O.V)

I had awoken to the morning rays of the sun to first feel my bed feeling heavier, but it didn’t take me long to find out why. “That’s right.” I sighed as the mares snuggled closer to me, but not wanting to waste the day away, I teleported out of bed and that made the mares cuddle each other. “I need a shower, gotta look like a king for that date tonight.” I said to myself and trotted towards the bathroom. I entered the bathroom and turned the knobs to get the water for my shower to warm up. “This is going to feel so good, after this I should wake up Rosie and Minny so they can get their showers.” I said as I started to wash off all of the filth from last night. After I got done with my shower, I went back to my room and saw that Rosie and Minny were waking up. “Good morning.” I said as they turned to face me with pleasant smiles. “Good morning to you, handsome.” They both said lovingly, swaying their hips as the walked towards me. “The shower is all yours ladies.” I said as I gave them small pecks of their lips. “Get yourselves cleaned up and I’ll take care of the rest.” I spoke to them as they headed into the bathroom as I activated my magic to clean off the bedsheets and make the bed look more decent. “That should do it, maybe Twilight won’t say anything about what happened last night.” I said as I placed new sheets on the bed. “I won’t say anything about what Obsidian?” Said Twilight as she came into my room. “Uh, nothing.” I said trying to avoid making Twilight rage shift. “Really, because it just so happens, that while I was trying to sleep I heard two mares screaming, but this wasn’t fear, or extreme pain, no, this sounded like a mare being pleasured by a stallion. Ugh, were you having sex last night yes, or no?” Twilight asked a little irritated by me avoiding this confrontation. “I did, and it wasn’t with just one mare, it was with Minuette and Roseluck.” I said with a sheepish smile.

Twilight on the other hoof wasn’t so pleased. “If you got them pregnant and you leave them, I’ll make sure you won’t be able to sit down for a week, is that clear?!” Twilight practically yelled as Obsidian stood firm. “I’ll have you know Princess Twilight, that it’s not that mare season as of now, so cool it for a moment and secondly I wouldn’t dare leave those two.” I fired back as an idea to mess with her came to my head. “But I will however leave you, so see ya!” I then turned invisible and made sure Twilight couldn’t detect me. “Obsidian, You come back here, I need to tell you that the next time you get intimate, you need to put up a bubble of silence, so the rest of us don’t hear it!” Twilight yelled as she tried to look for me. I snickered a little as she ran off and dispersed my spell. I then conjured some breakfast on the table complete with waffles with whip cream and a cherry on top, Apple Juice and some oats. I looked over and saw Minuette and Roseluck walking over to me with wet manes. “(Wolf whistle) Did I die and go to heaven, because I see two angels coming to see me.” I said making the two mares blush at my compliment. “I got you two breakfast on the bed waiting for you and I will be gone for quite some time, but I will be back in time for our date.” I said as they nodded in understanding. “OK Obsidian, you’d better not be late, otherwise Rosie and I will have revenge on you.” Minuette said with a playful evil tone with evil looks on their faces. “Oh I won’t.” I replied as I teleported off to Ponyville.

(3rd P.O.V)

Serene Ice was waking up from a restful sleep with her husband Night Glass. Night Glass heard the sound of his wife yawning and turned to face her. “Good morning dear.” Night said as he pecked his wife on the lips. “Good morning to you too, I was wondering if you would accompany me in my little expedition of Ponyville today.” Serene asked as the two began to arise out of bed. “What better plans do I have than to spend a lovely day with you, my sweet Serene?” Night asked as Serene giggled at the little nickname she had been called since they started dating. “Oh, you flatterer.” Serene said as she playfully nudged her loving husband. The lovely couple made the bed and completed their normal hygiene before heading down toward the dining area for breakfast. They both saw Twilight with an angry expression on her face. “What’s wrong dear?” Serene asked with a concerned look on her face. “You’re son seemed to forget that he’s not the only one who stays here.” Twilight said with her anger starting to fade. “Oh, you mean he was having fun last night and he forgot to put up a sound-proofing spell before he continued.” Night said as he understood what Twilight was upset about.

“It’s not just that, one of the mares he was with is one of my friends and I just don’t want to see her get hurt by him if he accidentally got her pregnant, and leaves her.” Twilight said with clear anger on her face. “Well Twilight, you seem to forget that every mare has their season and it doesn’t seem as if you have anything to worry about. I know he loves them dearly, but don’t you think that he wants to experience love that he could not have as a colt?” Night said sympathetically. “Alright, I get it, he loves them dearly, and he seems mature enough to not get them pregnant and leave them, so I’ll lay off him.” Twilight said with a small smile. “Thank you, so what’s on the breakfast menu this morning?” Serene asked as her stomach growled hungrily at her. “Well, I’ll see what I can cook up, I may have to go out for more food later on today.” Twilight answered with a smile. “Well, what a coincidence, my wife and I were going to explore town today, since we’re going to live here now.” Night said with a gleeful smile. “Great, I’m pretty sure there are some houses on sale that seem to be at your likings.” Twilight suggested even if she had more guests than she originally planned on having. “Excellent, but we’ll go house hunting after we get used to the town first, no sense in getting a house in a town where you have no idea where to go when you need something.” Serene said matter-of-factly. “I agree, Let’s go into town and explore shall we?” Night asked with a smile upon his face. “Yes, but first time for breakfast.” Serene said as she ate the toast, eggs, and drank the apple juice at the table. Once that was done the trio of ponies left the castle and went to the market to get food for future meals.

(Ponyville, Serene Ice’s P.O.V)

As Twilight, Night and I walked through Ponyville we took note of various buildings and asked Twilight what they were, who owned them, etc. Twilight was all too happy to answer our questions, which put my mind at ease, because in my mind I thought that she would get sick of all the questions, but it seemed to be the opposite. “So what’s our first stop?” I asked as we approached a stall that sold apples. “Well howdy there Twilight, who might these two ponies be with ya?” An orange country like mare asked as Twilight introduced us. “This is Night Glass and his wife Serene Ice, these are Obsidian’s real parents.” Twilight said with a smile. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Miss…” I paused as I didn’t know the orange mare’s name. “Oh sorry, where are mah manners, Applejack, but mah friends call me AJ.” she said as she tipped her stetson hat. Applejack said with a pleasant smile. “Nice to meet you Applejack, if you don’t mind me asking, what do you do for a living?” I asked with a bit of nervousness, because I didn’t want to offend her in any way. “I sell apples from mah family farm, Sweet Apple Acres with mah brother, Big Mac, mah little sister Apple Bloom, and our granny, Granny Smith.” AJ said with sincerity. “Why did ya seem to find asking me that question as offensive?” AJ asked with a concerned look. “It’s just that some ponies find it offensive for asking stuff like that, because they think it’s a really stupid question to ask.” I said with my ears slightly drooping. “Don’tcha worry none, I don’t find your curiosity offensive.” AJ said reassuringly. “Thanks for that AJ, I would like a basket of apples, please.” Twilight said with a smile as she gave AJ the appropriate amount of bits.

“Thank ya kindly and have a nice day ya hear?” Applejack called out as we left her stand and continued on our way. The sun seemed to be close to noon and we’ve seen quite a few interesting places in Ponyville. The next few stalls were relatively simple to deal with, and soon we went for a lunch break. The place we were having lunch at was quite possibly the strangest place I’ve ever seen. The building looked like a gingerbread house, but according to Twilight, this place was not made of the delicious treat, even though it looks like it is. Upon entry, we saw the pink mare who threw us that party last night as she was wrapping up business with some other pony. “Thank you come again!” The pink mare said in her cheerful tone as her attention was now directed at us. “Hey I know you two, you’re the ponies I threw that party for last night! It’s nice to see you and Welcome to Sugarcube Corner, what can I get you?” She said in one breath. “It’s nice to see you again, Miss…” I started to say, but stopped as I didn’t know her name. “Whoopsie, I forgot that I didn’t tell you my name, I’m Pinkie Pie Ponyville’s one and only party mare.” Pinkie said with quite possibly the largest smile I’ve ever seen on a mare’s face. “She’s so lucky that she doesn’t have any wrinkles.” I thought to myself as I tried to think of something to eat for lunch. “I’ll take one red velvet cupcake, with pink lemonade.” I said with an affirmative nod. Pinkie nodded as she wrote down my order and turned to my husband, and then to Twilight.

We sat down while awaiting our food to be delivered, I looked over and saw my son sitting at another table looking like he’s been through quite an ordeal. “He hasn’t seen us yet, I think I should go talk to him.” I thought as Obsidian laid his head onto his table. “What’s the matter, my little colt?” I asked in a motherly tone. “So much stress on just one date, I want to be special, but not extremely formal or something,” He said as he bashed his face on the table as if he had stayed up all night. “Why don’t you tell Mommy, what happened.” I said in slightly teasing manner. “This is not the time Mother, you’d feel like this if Rarity decided to suddenly make you a model for outfits too.” Obsidian said with a deadpan tone. “Who’s Rarity?” I asked with a raised eyebrow. “She’s Ponyville’s greatest fashionista, and do you remember that white mare with the curly violet mane and tail and has 3 light blue diamonds for a cutie mark?” Obsidian said in an annoyed tone. “I think so, but why would she do this to you?” I asked as our food arrived. “Come sit with us, I’m sure we can sort this out.” I said with a gentle smile. “Ugh, fine, only cuz I’m in the mood for crystal sandwiches.” Obsidian sighed as he slouched his way over to our table and summoned a crystal sandwich. “Alright, son, whatever you say.” I said with a giggle.

(Obsidian’s P.O.V)

After teleporting out of Twilight’s Castle, I appeared in Ponyville Square where it was fairly busy with ponies going about their day. “It is such a nice day, but what am I going to do for a date?” I thought to myself as I walked in a random direction. “Maybe Rarity will have something, if not I’ll ask her to make me something.” I thought as an idea sparked in my mind. I then looked around town for any kind of clothing shop or something. Then I remembered the time Rarity told me where to find her shop, Carousel Boutique. It was quite obvious to see a carousel like building and I approach the door and knocked. “I’m coming!” I heard the cheerful sing song voice of Rarity say from the other side of the door. The door opened to reveal the fashionista and she smiled upon to see me. “Why hello there, how may I help you darling?” She asked. “Yes well, I’d like to try to find something to make myself presentable for a ‘special occasion’ I have going on tonight.” I said to her as she put her hoof on my mouth. “Say no more, I’ll get you a fine outfit that will certainly suit your style.” Rarity said as we both entered the boutique. “Stay here a moment darling, I need to get my tape measure and get your measurements for any future outfits.” Rarity said as she went towards her work room. I mentally face hoofed for making such a idiotic decision, if I wanted to make this more casual, I would have just gone without looking like I was ready for the Crystal Ball. “What have I gotten myself into?” I thought to myself as Rarity was levitating her tape measure and various cloth swatches.

“Alright, hold still for me please.” Rarity said as she placed the tape measure around my barrel to get the precise measurements she needed. It was quite uncomfortable and there wasn’t anything I could do, but suck it up. When she was finally, fate decided to be a pain in the ass once more and an assortment of suits Rarity pulled out made me scream mentally. “Why?!, Why?! What have I done?!” I mentally cried as Rarity made me her fashion slave for the day. “I guess this is payback and taste of what the slaves in the Crystal Empire went through.” I mentally sighed and wanting to get this over with. One by one, a suit was worn, looked at, and casted aside if it didn’t suit any of our tastes. I slugged it out to hide my frustration and after what felt like hours of trying on a new suit every five minutes, we had finished when I decided to speak my mind. “You know Rarity, you’re a great friend to do this, but I think I better take this occasion to the casual level.” I said as politely as possible. “What? You’d rather go for this occasion in naught, but your fur?!” Rarity asked with a mortified tone. “Listen Rarity, I really appreciate what you do, but I didn’t expect to be turned into one of your mannequins today, when all I asked for was a simple suit.” I said as I patted the fashionista on her shoulder reassuringly. “I guess I did get carried away, I’m terribly sorry darling, sometimes I get too far into the zone, I forget about the rules of Rarity which I’ll explain later.” Rarity replied with a sheepish smile.

“It’s okay, but next time you should only make one or two outfits instead of 20 for a single pony.” I said as I gave Rarity one final friendly hug before leaving her boutique. After leaving the boutique, I sighed in relief that the nightmare was over and I decided to go for a lunch break due to the sun’s position in the sky. I looked to find a place that seemed to resemble some kind of gingerbread house. “Sugarcube Corner eh?” I said as I trudged toward the building and slumped on the first table I saw. I looked over and I thought I had seen my parents with Twilight sitting a table across from me. “What’s the matter, my little colt?” My mother asked in a tender tone. “So much stress on just one date, I want to be special, but not extremely formal or something,” I responded and bashed my head onto the table. “Why don’t you tell Mommy, what happened.” My mother said with a slight giggle. “This is not the time Mother, you’d feel like this if Rarity decided to suddenly make you a model for outfits too.” I said with a deadpan tone. “Who’s Rarity?” My mother asked with a raised eyebrow. “She’s Ponyville’s greatest fashionista, and do you remember that white mare with the curly violet mane and tail and has 3 light blue diamonds for a cutie mark?” I said in an annoyed tone. “I think so, but why would she do this to you?” My mother asked as her food arrived. “Come sit with us, I’m sure we can sort this out.” She said with a gentle smile. “Ugh, fine, only cuz I’m in the mood for crystal sandwiches.” I sighed as he slouched his way over to our table and summoned a crystal sandwich. “Alright, son, whatever you say.” My mother said with a giggle.

After I told them about my unfortunate encounter with Rarity this morning, my parents shared sympathetic looks, Twilight however, tried to contain her laughter at my situation. “You might not find it funny when she does this kind of thing to you Twilight, so you can laugh now, but what if somepony told Rarity that you need a new wardrobe?” I said with a playfully sinister grin. “You wouldn’t.” Twilight said with a shocked expression. “Maybe I will, maybe I won’t that depends on whether you’ll laugh or not.” I said with a neutral expression. “Now Obsidian, don’t be like that, you know it’s not nice to do something like that to one of your friends.” My father said with a slightly disappointed look on his face. I rolled my eyes in response. “Remember Father, I never had friends since I was a colt and I’m not going to tell Rarity, Twilight, it was just a joke.” I said apologetically. “It’s okay, but seriously, I don’t have many clothes in my closet, and judging from what you went through, I don’t want to imagine the painfully annoying fashion talk Rarity prattles on about.” Twilight said with a slight shiver of how she and Rarity would spend hours making clothes for her new wardrobe. “Oh no, I can already hear the annoying detail-oriented comments.” I said with a worried look. “So where do you plan on going for that date, my champ?” Father said as he rustled my mane for a second as I grimaced just to almost expose my dark magic eye side-effect. “That’s for me to know and my dates to find out.” I said with a long sigh to help me calm down.

(Meanwhile in Canterlot, 3rd P.O.V)

Luna was out in the training yard with Oasis sparring with her new blade. “Very good, but you still need to work on your stance, in battle, if your footing is slightly off, your opponent will notice it and press the advantage, but overall, you’re a very strong and powerful opponent Luna.” Oasis said as she used a rag to wipe the sweat from her brow. “Thanks Oasis, I’ll work on it when I have the time. Where is our dear Randy taking us for dinner tonight?” Luna asked with a smile. “He wouldn’t say, I’m sure it’ll be a great surprise.” Oasis retorted with a smile of her own. As the two could only imagine where their white alicorn lover would take them for their special date, the said alicorn was preparing himself for the date. The reservations he had were for the new restaurant in Canterlot called Pale Moon’s Forest, a restaurant owned by a thestral named Pale Moon. “Let’s see here Reservations check, presents check, shower?” He took one moment and took a sniff at his wing. “Uncheck.” Was all he said before teleporting into the bathroom. After a nice, quick shower, Randablitz brushed and flossed his teeth thoroughly, then he combed his mane until it was perfectly styled. “Now I need to go and get the girls, good thing I made the reservations for 8:00 this evening, because they’ve been training all afternoon, and need to freshen themselves up before we leave.” Randablitz said as he walked to the training yard. Out of the blue, he felt something off not in his body, but somewhere in Equestria. It was like something with pure hate and evil was emerging, but it stumped the alicorn. “Maybe I should mention this after, I don’t want to cause a panic.” Randablitz sighed as he then saw the two in the yard. “Well it looks like you two have had quite a workout today.” Randablitz said with a warm smile. Both mares were panting from the exhausting training they were doing all afternoon. “We did, when do we leave for our special evening?” Luna asked in between pants. “We have to be there by 8:00 this evening, and it’s 5:00 right now so you two have two hours to get ready, and you’ll find some really special gifts I’ve left on the bed.” Randablitz said with a wink. “Oh you, spoil us, you flatterer.” Luna said with a swoon. “Let’s go Luna, I smell like I haven’t showered in a month.” Oasis said as the two mares headed toward their bedrooms. After the two mares took their showers, brushed and flossed, did their makeup and styled their manes,they found the gifts their stallion left for them. Randablitz gave them both one of his primary feathers on a necklace, as well as rune from the ancient Taurian language. Oasis had the rune meaning Strong, and Luna had the rune meaning Moon. “How sweet of him.” Both mares said in their respective rooms.

Both mares came out of their rooms wearing their new pendants, they both wore just enough makeup to accentuate their eyes and natural beauty. Luna had her mane in a ponytail, while Oasis had hers in a nice tight bun. “You two look stunning, I hope you know how to cure that because I see stallions and mares are going to go ga-ga for the both of you.” Randablitz complimented making both mares blush. “You clean up nicely yourself handsome, shall we be off.” Luna retorted while looking at the clock, reading 7:20 in the evening. “Right, let’s go, ladies first.” Randablitz said as he allowed his dates to pass him on the way out.

(Twilight’s Castle, 3rd P.O.V)

After Obsidian left the castle, Roseluck and Minuette had eaten the breakfast in bed laid out by their coltfriend with a variety of healthy produce. “That was delicious, but I wonder where he’s taking us for dinner tonight.” Roseluck said to herself as she lightly burped from her meal filling her stomach. “Excuse you, but I know mares must act delicate for her lover.” Minuette teased for a moment as Roseluck rolled her eyes in response. “Yeah, yeah. Let’s just focus on killing time until later this evening.” Roseluck said as she took her dishes downstairs to be cleaned. Minuette however decided to figure out what to do before their date since they obviously did not have any work for the day. “What to do, what to do…” Minuette said as she laid back down on the bed trying to think of something to spend the majority of the day doing. Minuette’s thoughts were interrupted when Spike came into the room after hearing Minuette sigh in exasperation. “Hey Minuette, are you okay?” The purple dragon asked. “Oh hey Spike, I’m just bored out of my mind what me and Roseluck are going to do before our date.” Minuette explained as Spike, being the helpful assistant he was was eager to help out. “Well, do you like comic books?” Spike asked. “I used to collect them, but once I became a dentist, I stopped, but my love for them has never faded. Why do you ask?” Minuette asked with an arched eyebrow. “I have some enchanted comics that will put us in the story, and we can’t leave until the story is over.” Spike said as he held up a comic. “Really? I was always immersed in a story, but I never dreamed of actually being in one! How do we proceed?” Minuette asked with a cheerful smile. “Now hang on a moment there, I feel like this was a bad idea but I felt like just reading the book instead of going through all that again?” Spike sheepishly asked. “What do you mean again?” Minuette asked.

“Well one time I accidentally dragged the girls into a Power Ponies comic with me and we’ve agreed to only read the comics and not enter the story again.” Spike said with a blush on his cheeks. “Well that sounds quite… intriguing.” Minuette said with a confused expression. “Trust me, this is an experience you only want to have once to know not to do it again.” Spike said as he remembered the time he accidentally incinerated one of Shining Armor’s vintage comics. “Alright, your reasons are your own, but what can we do to make comics more interesting?” Minuette asked. “Maybe we could act like the characters, instead of just reading the comic?” Spike offered. “Sure, let’s do that. What comic is this?” Minuette asked. “This is Power Ponies: Revenge of the Mane-iac.” Spike replied as this brought a smile to Minuette’s face. “We should get Rose, maybe she’d like to join us.” Minuette suggested. “Good idea, let’s get her.” Spike said as they left for the kitchen.

(Ponyville, Obsidian’s P.O.V)

After spending some time with Twilight and my parents, I looked at a convenient clocktower to see that it was almost time for the date. “Well, it has been quite enjoyable spending some time with you all, but I must be going. I’ll see you all later.” I pretty much made a subtle exit as I left before the others could even say anything. I headed for Twilight’s Castle and I personally thought that someday I’ve got to move out and find my own place to call home. Besides that, upon entry I heard laughter not too far from where I was and instinctively followed it. I found the source of the laughter in the library. I saw Minuette, Roseluck, and Spike reading what looked like a comic book, but not just reading it, they were acting out the story as the characters. “At least I know that they both enjoy comics.” I thought to myself as I continued to watch them have their fun before silently sneaking into the room and gave Roseluck a hug from behind. “Aaah, Oh, Obsidian, it’s just you.” Roseluck said after a slight shriek at my surprise hug. “So I see you three are off saving a city or something?” I asked with a smile on my face as I picked up one of the comics. I never really had a chance to enjoy reading, but the only books that were ever available were dark magic books Sombra had given me. “So, are you two ready to go, or do you need to stop the villain of cleanliness first?” I asked with a chuckle, remembering that I needed a shower from working with Rarity. “Oh ha ha.” Minuette sarcastically laughed at my comment as gave the book back to Spike. “Come on Rosie, we need to look nice for our stallion since he’s taking us out tonight.” Minuette said with a seductive smile. “I think you’re right, we’ll be out in a minute.” Minuette said in a similar tone and left to freshen up. Spike however took the opportunity to leave and go get dinner for him and Twilight going. I began thinking about our date and decided to make it casual yet romantic and I knew the best place to do so after looking around this town. As the sun had just about set to leave a gold orange color in the sky with a few stars present, the two mares had returned with a different, yet attractive manestyles. Roseluck had her mane in a nice prench braid, and Minuette had hers in a beautiful top knot. “Well pinch me if I’m dreaming.” I said as they showed off their manes. “Well you’re not, and just to prove it…” Roseluck said as she planted her soft lips onto my cheek, which made me blush.

“OK then, Now I shall take you to our date, just be sure you stay close for a moment.” I instructed as the two mare made no hesitation to get close to me. I activated my magic and we teleported out of the castle to a nice open hill overlooking the town and an amazing view of the sunset over the horizon. Before long, we reached our destination, it was a nice place called Lotus Garden, this restaurant was owned by a stallion named Common Wealth. “Wow, really nice!” Roseluck looked at the restaurant as we headed toward the entrance. “Only the best for my mares.” I said with a gentle smile. They only blushed as we entered and got to our seats no problem.

(Canterlot, Randablitz’s P.O.V)

I was graced with the envious looks of both stallions and mares as Luna, Oasis, and I walked to our destination for our dinner this fine evening. “Ladies, I welcome you to Pale Moon’s Forest.” I said as I held the door for my dates. “Such a gentlecolt, and this place is absolutely beautiful.” Oasis said as she and Luna walked into the lobby. “Good evening, I have reservations for three at 8:00, under the name Randablitz.” I said to the hostess in the lobby of the restaurant. “Let me see, ah yes, private table for three.” The mare said with a smile. “Right this way.” She said as she led us through the elegantly decorated restaurant. Once we reached our table I pulled out my dates’ seats and gently pushed them in and went to my own seat in between the two mares. In just a few minutes the owner of the restaurant, Pale Moon, came to take our orders herself. “Good evening and welcome to my fine establishment what can I get for you three?” Pale said with a smile. I’ll have the garden salad, without the croutons, and raspberry iced tea, please.” I said as I gently closed my menu and placed it on the table. “Alright, and for you ma’am?” Pale asked Oasis. “I’ll take the creamy alfredo linguini pasta and just water will be fine for me.” Oasis said placing her menu down on to the table. “Okay, and for you Miss…” Pale drew a blank as she saw that The Princess Luna was dining in her restaurant. “I will take the garden salad with croutons and raspberry iced tea as well.” Luna said to the completely starstruck mare who wrote out Luna’s order as she took all of our menus and practically kissed the one Luna was holding.

“Seems she’s quite a fan.” Oasis joked as Luna blushed and rubbed her hoof behind her head in embarrassment. “Oh come now Oasis, most of the male troops start fawning over you when you boss them around, it seems that the Thestrals regard Luna the way most ponies regard Celestia.” I retorted making Oasis blush in embarrassment.

(Lotus Garden, Minuette’s P.O.V)

After we ordered, it was nice to talk about things, but what intrigued me about Obsidian was that even though we met, I know little to nothing about him other than his crystal eating addiction and how he was raised by King Sombra. I wanted to ask him what his life was like before, but I feared it would probably put him in an uncomfortable position to talk about it. “What’s bothering you Minny?” Obsidian asked as he seemed to notice my unhappiness. “Well, I’m curious, how and why do you eat crystals? You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.” I said with a quirked eyebrow. “I know there is something more than that, plus I’ve already told you how I can digest crystals, so out with it, what’s on your mind?” Obsidian asked as he saw right through that little excuse like glass. “What was your life like with Sombra? If you don’t want to talk about it I understand.” I asked with a slightly fearful expression. Obsidian sighed as he began to explain. “After my abandonment, I was scared, alone, and cried for a day wondering what I did wrong and will I ever have a true family. When Sombra found me and took me in, I was overjoyed to finally have somepony to finally love me. He fed me well, I slept comfortably and I often had fun with the guards around the castle. Most of the time, it was magic training, studying, and lots of practice with dark magic. With each spell, he’d became more impressed and I thought someday I’ll begin my rule. That is until, The Fall of the Crystal Empire and you know the rest.” He sighed at the end and looked somewhat depressed and I thought maybe Rose could help by easing his past was to talk about it.

“I’m so sorry Obsidian, I guess before your parents realized you were a blessing, they thought that they could replace you, but since they couldn’t, I think they tried to find you and when they couldn’t, they took their lives out of regret.” I said mirroring his expression. “I sometimes wondered how great of a ruler I could have been as a colt, but all that I’ve worked for was gone in almost a fraction of a second. What am I supposed to do now?” He asked and took a bite out of a piece of bread that was sitting on the table. “Well, for one thing, you’re the first pony to develop a spell to eat and digest crystals, Sombra doesn’t count because he’s gone, hopefully for good this time, you’ll be famous.” I said in an effort to perk up his attitude. “You’re right about Sombra about not developing that spell, but it was my father who taught me it first, secondly I think maybe I should try to move on, I can’t change what happened, but I can shape my future, and it begins with just enjoying this evening with you two.” Obsidian remarked perking up a bit and caused me and Rose to blush.

“Here’s to a better future.” Rose said with a smile. “I’ll drink to that.” I said clinking my glass with hers. “You’re right about that.” Obsidian said joining his glass mine and Rose’s. Shortly after, our food had arrived and it seemed really good as the restaurants in Canterlot. “Ladies, shall we dine?” Obsidian smirked as he raised his fork with his magic. “Do you even have to ask?” I asked in response as I raised my fork in my magic. “I guess not.” Obsidian said with a smile.

(Pale Moon’s Forest, Oasis’s P.O.V)

After Pale Moon, left with our orders we were left alone to converse. Luna was nice to talk to, I could see why Randy likes her, I was starting to wonder if I was starting to like mares as well as stallions. “So Oasis, do you have any interesting stories?” Luna asked me as I thought about my past. “There was this one time I managed to save six foals from a pack of beasts while they were on a field trip for their history class in the forest near our capital city, Neighanam, two years ago.” I said with a smile at the memory of saving those foals and their praise of my deeds. “Really? What happened?” Luna asked with a very interested expression on her face. “Well two years ago I was just patrolling the forest near Neighanam to make sure there weren’t any beasts near the city limits. Everything was peacefully quiet, until I heard a scream, a scream of pure terror, I could tell it was a child, from how high pitched it was, and it was a colt. I just sprinted off into the forest letting my ears guide me to the source, then the sound of the screams was replaced by the snarls of the beasts. I drew my sword and slashed one of the beasts head off, then I stabbed another, then, threw a molotov at the pack leader, all the while the foals looked at me as if I was a celebrity. After they gave me their thanks I returned them to their families who also thanked me for my services. I just told them that it’s my duty to protect and serve the city of Neighanam, and her ponies, but deep down I’ve always had a soft spot for foals. Saving them wasn’t just the right thing to do, I figured that they would do the same for me if I were in their position.” I said as I finished up my story earning a look of astonishment from Luna.

“Oh yeah, I remember your report from that encounter, you also said that those foals wished that you were their mother.” Randy said putting in a detail that I intentionally left out of my story. “Aw, it seems that you’re a family type of mare aren’t you?” Luna teased with a giggle. I blushed at her remark. “Yes, I’d like to have foals of my own one day.” I admitted with a sigh. “You were hoping that I would be your husband, weren’t you?” Randy said with a smile. “Yes.” I said in defeat. “Well, I can’t say that I’ve never had a dull moment with you around Oasis, you were my first friend growing up, and we’ve stuck together through thick and thin, so if we were to marry someday, I’d be glad to have you by my side.” Randy said with his smile never leaving his face. We both looked at Luna for her opinion on this matter. “As long as I have the two of you as my friends, and possibly my husband and shared wife, I’ll be happy.” Luna said with a sincere smile. “Great, oh here comes our food.” I said as the smell of our food hit my nostrils.

Dinner was very good, I had so much pasta that I could take some with me. “How’s the alfredo linguini?” Luna asked. “It’s really good. Do you want a taste?” I asked in response. “Sure, I’d love some.” Luna said after she took a sip of her raspberry tea. I twisted some of my pasta onto my spare fork. “Say ‘aah’.” I said to Luna as I moved the fork towards Luna’s mouth.

(Luna’s P.O.V)

I opened my mouth to accept the forkful of Oasis’ pasta. I savored the taste of the creamy sauce and the distinct taste of cheese and garlic. “Mmm. That’s really good.” I said with a smile as I gave Oasis a bit of my salad. “That’s pretty good too.” Oasis said as she swallowed the salad I gave her. “It’s nice to see that you two are getting along.” Randy said with a smile at the way Oasis and I were treating each other. “Oasis is a good mare, I really like her not just as a friend, but as a shared significant other.” I said as I lightly pecked her on her cheek. “Thanks, that means a lot, so Luna how about after this we show Randy how much we truly feel about him?” Oasis asked with a sultry tone. “I agree, so who’s paying for dinner?” I asked with a quirked eyebrow. “I am, before we left for this Celestia came up with the currency conversion chart, so I can pay with Taurus currency.” Randy said as he placed the proper amount of money on the table as Pale Moon came over with the check. “Your tip is included with the payment for the bill. Also can we have to-go boxes please?” Randy said with a smile. “You’re hiding something aren’t you?” Oasis asked with a sly smile. “I gave her a tip of $30.” Randy said with a smile as Pale came back with a shocked expression on her face. “You gave me the largest tip I’ve ever received, I can’t thank you enough, do you three want dessert to go?” Pale asked with an ecstatic smile on her face.

“No thanks, but a business owner like yourself deserves a tip to properly operate this place.” Randy said as Pale blushed. “Thanks for your patronage, please come again.” Pale said as she gave us our to-go boxes. “We most certainly will, and this is for you.” I said as I gave the young thestral mare a small envelope with a wax seal. “Don’t open it until your birthday.” I said with a wink. Pale nodded as we left her restaurant with our leftovers and headed back to the castle.

(Lotus Garden, Roseluck’s P.O.V)

The food we received looked incredibly good as if we were in Canterlot. Obsidian got a plate of spaghetti with a glass of lemonade, I got a caesar salad with croutons and a strawberry lemonade, and Minuette got a plate of spinach ravioli and apple juice. It all seemed delicious I could not help myself but dive right into my salad. “Well, it seemed somepony was hungry.” Obsidian remarked with a smile as I sheepishly smiled and blushed in embarrassment. “I skipped lunch, so I am pretty hungry.” I said slightly defensively. “Well then, continue to satisfy your hunger.” Obsidian said as he whisked some spaghetti onto his fork and took a bite. “Really Rose? Really?” Minuette asked with a slightly annoyed expression. “I can’t help it if I’m so hungry.” I defended as I continued chowing down on my dish. “Alright, but please don’t burp out loud, hold in, or at least do it as quietly as you can.” Minuette pleaded with a worried expression. “Okay, okay, I won’t. Gosh it’s like you think I don’t have any sense of decency or something.” I shot back slightly annoyed at Minuette, even though I lover to death she’s not perfect either, like the time she passed wind while she was in the shower and didn’t tell me until the smell hit me and I nearly passed out. We were pretty much just enjoying our lovely dinner with Obsidian and we occasionally chat with one another and when we finished our dinner and received the check, Obsidian payed with no problem.

“That was really fun, I really hope we do something like this again sometime. If you get your own place, don’t be afraid to ask us to help you move some things around.” I said with a smile. “I’d be grateful, and I never knew that the two of you could do some heavy lifting.” Obsidian said with intrigue. “Well, with dinner out the way, what else did you have planned?” Minuette asked with a smile on her face. “Maybe we could have some fun like we did last night.” I said with a sultry tone. “I don’t know, or maybe I felt like we should just come to my mini sanctuary.” Obsidian replied as we were suddenly teleported to a beautiful meadow with a full moon and stars overhead. “Now this is my paradise.” Obsidian replied as he simply lied down and gazed upon the cosmos. “This is so beautiful!” I said as I looked upon the sky in awe. “Yeah, this place would be even more wondrous if we came here as the sun was setting and we watched the moon rise.” Minuette said as she stared in awe as well. “Come and lie down with me, and let’s see if we can find any constellations.” Obsidian said as he patted the ground next to him. Minuette and I nodded and we lied down alongside Obsidian and looked up at the starry sky.

(Obsidian’s P.O.V)

As we lied on the ground and stared at the vastness of the cosmos just above us, my mind began racing. “Well, then seems like a long time since I was able to do this.” I sighed to myself looking for constellations. “When I was a colt, I’d always look at the stars, wishing for things to get better. Who would’ve known it would only took one thousand and eighteen years.” I chuckled a bit before my smile turned into a more remorseful expression. “Hey, back then you were just lost and confused, but now you’ve been found, that’s all that matters.” Roseluck said as she nuzzled me affectionately. “Yeah, you’re right, but sometimes I wished to become the king I hoped to be.” I messed with the mare’s mane a bit and imagined myself ruling over a kingdom. “If it makes you feel any better, Rose and I would be your two queens, and you our king.” Minuette said as she lightly kissed my cheek. “I can imagine us ruling, the three of us becoming powerful and everything you need would be yours in a mere moment.” I imagined myself in my armor with Minuette and Roseluck by my side donned with the mare version of my armor, but different capes matching their coats. “That would be nice, maybe we’ll settle somewhere that’ll accept us as their rulers.” Minuette said with a light nuzzle on my chest, then lightly kissed Roseluck on her lips.

“Yeah, I hate to ruin the mood, but can we go now, the both of us have work tomorrow, and I can’t help my customers if I’m half asleep.” Roseluck said with a small yawn. “I suppose you’re correct.” I said as I stood up and teleported us back into Twilight’s castle just outside our bedrooms. “Thanks again for a wonderful date, I had fun.” Minuette said with a smile. “No problem, I’m glad you had fun, have a good night’s rest Minuette.” I said as I gave her a light peck on her lips. “And you too, Roseluck.” I turned to Rose and did the same thing. “Good night, my king.” Rose said playfully as we all headed toward our rooms for the day ahead.

(Mountains in the Frozen North, 3rd P.O.V)

Far North somewhere beyond the Crystal Empire, King Sombra was once again banished under the mountains and ice for another millenia. Unknowing to everypony else, even if the Great Tyrant was banished, not all his magic went with him. A shadow emerges from the ice and it wasn’t Sombra, but his evil entity that had been in his mind, corrupting him with dark thoughts and evil plans and now it’s free once more. “Farewell my good friend, For now we part, but a new host has caught my attention. Dark Obsidian seems like the new target to finally reclaim what belonged to my friend.” The shadow spoke with an evil smile and began to make his way toward Equestria and his new host.