The early morning sunlight dimly lit the room, the curtains blocking most of the light. Gordon and Rainbow were laying in bed, big spoon and little spoon respectively. His arm was wrapped gently around her abdomen whilst her tail went between his legs. Her wings, folded up as they were, provided a very soft and comfortable cushion for Gordon's chest.

A soft moan from Rainbow broke the gentle silence.

"Rainbow, you awake?" Gordon asked quietly.

Gordon only heard mumbles in return.

"More sleep it is then."

Gordon closed his eyes to rest a little longer and gently tightened his arm around Rainbow. Gordon felt one of her hands gently grip his arm, pulling it closer to her. Gordon and Rainbow could have stayed snuggled up like they were all morning. Sadly, the peaceful bliss was suddenly and loudly interrupted.

"Gordon, Rainbow! Are you up yet?" Twilight yelled, banging on the door.

Neither Gordon or Rainbow had time to answer before the door was opened and Twilight walked in. She looked to see them still in bed and the curtains still closed. Sighing in frustration, she walked over to the curtains and opened them, the dazzling light disturbing the snoozing of Gordon and Rainbow.

"Twilight!" Gordon groaned, "We're trying to sleep. Go and find a check list to run through or something."

Gordon pulled the quilt up and over both himself and a snickering Rainbow to block out the bright light.

"It's 7am, you should be up now."

"I had enough early mornings in the army to last a lifetime."

"Get up guys," she commanded, still looking out of the window to a beautiful sunny morning.

Neither Gordon or Rainbow moved.

The next thing they felt was sudden cold as the quilt was magically removed by Twilight.

"Twilight," Rainbow moaned, "I'm trying to snuggle with Gordon."

"Honestly, I would have thought that two physically active people would be up and about by now," she said as she turned around to look at them.

Only to go red in the face from embarrassment.

"Guys?"

Rainbow blearily opened her eyes and, realising Twilight was still in the room, quickly went just as red as her. She immediately tried to cover her exposed breasts with her arms, her sudden movements causing Gordon to get involved.

"What's wrong Dashie?"

"Twilight's still here."

"So?"

"So? She removed the quilt."

"And? Just put it back on us."

"We're naked."

The blunt answer quickly made the situation clear. Gordon and Rainbow were naked in bed together in front of Twilight. She being Rainbow's friend and Gordon's adversary. Though they had told Twilight they had slept together before, seeing them actually sleep together for herself was a little different. Gordon was about to speak but Rainbow beat him to it.

"Twilight either take your clothes off and join us or let us snuggle."

Not exactly what I had in mind, Gordon thought, How did we end up naked anyway?

Rainbow turned over so she was facing Gordon and put her arms around his neck, "Hey Gordon."

"Hey Dashie," he replied, placing an arm around her waist.

"Rainbow will you stop that!" Twilight yelled.

"Stop what? Snuggling Gordon?"

"Shaking your tail at me!"

"Was I shaking my tail at you? Whoops. Silly me," she grinned as she grabbed hold of it.

Twilight huffed and magically threw the quilt back over them, "Fine, just try not to have sex in that bed."

"Why?" asked Gordon.

"Because I only cleaned the sheets two days ago and I don't want them reeking of sex because you two can't control yourselves!"

"You sound tense Twi," Rainbow teased, "Why not hop in, release some pent up sexual urges?"

Twilight couldn't blush a brighter shade of red if she tried. Her mouth flopped up and down as she tried to process her thoughts into words.

"I'm going to leave you both now, do......do whatever you want."

A blushing Twilight quickly left and shut the door behind her, leaving the two of them alone again.

"Wow!" said Rainbow, "I've not seen her this sexually tense in a while."

"Is it unusual for her?"

"Put it this way, there's more chance of you and Celestia having sex than there is of Twilight having sex with anyone."

"She's not the social sort is she?"

"Not always. Before she moved to Ponyville, books were her only friends."

"Ouch, that sounds a little harsh."

"Maybe, but she definitely wasn't the social type."

"Rainbow?"

"Yes?"

"What's with the tail shaking?"

"When a pony shakes their tail at another pony what they're saying is 'come after me'. If a pony shakes their tail at another when they're in bed, it means.....fuck me."

"You mean, have sex. So when you shook your tail at Twilight you were inviting her over for sex?"

"Yep."

"Why?"

"She's easy to wind up."

"How easy?"

"Switch any two books on the shelves of her library and she'll notice and give you a long lecture on why you shouldn't do it and why it can disrupt library operations."

"You're joking?" he laughed.

"Am I?"

"DO YOU THINK YOU'RE BEING FUNNY?! RE-ARRANGING MY BOOKS LIKE THAT?! WELL?!"

Rainbow wasn't joking. Twilight was grumpily stood over Gordon with her arms folded, expecting an answer. Earlier, when Twilight left the room, he grabbed to random books that looked the same and switched their places. Within seconds of coming back in the room, Twilight noticed. She immediately suspected Gordon, as her friends knew all too well what would happen if they re-arranged the books.

Gordon held up a finger, "Technically they're public books."

"Don't split hairs with me Gordon. You will get up and un-rearrange the books immediately," she said firmly, folding her arms and stomping a hoof on the floor.

"Yes ma'am."

Gordon did as he was told. Twilight came off as a little terrifying when books were involved.

"There. Happy?" he asked as he set the books back to their original place.

Twilight smiled happily, "Yes. Now come and sit down while we discuss a little something we would like to do."

Gordon plonked himself down on the sofa, Rainbow sitting next to him and gently resting her head on his shoulder. The other girls sat themselves also.

"Gordon, the girls and I have been talking and we thought about taking you out to see a bit more of Equestria."

"Are you sure that's wise?" he asked unsure.

"The place we have in mind is Trottingham."

Gordon immediately recognised the name and could see where the girls were going. It would make sense to take him there, and it would be interesting to see if there's any human remains or artefacts to see. Not too mention to see if there's pro-human views, something he could do desperately well with.

"When would we go?"

"Why not tonight? We would get the overnight train tonight to Manehatten, then get a boat over to the Griffish Isles; the small island Trottingham is located on."

"Will we be having a look round Manehatten as well?"

"Sure, if you like."

Recognising the pun and acting in a hunch, Gordon couldn't resist asking, "Would by any chance, Manehatten be a city of skyscrapers?"

The girls blinked in surprise, astounded at such an accurate guess.

"Yes but how did you know?" asked Twilight.

"A city in my world called 'New York City', is made up of five boroughs called Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and.......Manhatten."

"MANhatten?" repeated Twilight.

"It seems Manehatten is a pony pun on Manhatten." Gordon replied.

"Is it a big city?" asked Rarity.

"You could say that. By land area, it covers 12,000 square miles and has a population of around 20 million. Tokyo, the capital city of Japan, is the most populous, fitting 35 million people into just over 5,000 square miles."

The ponies eyes boggled.

"They're massive!" Rainbow exclaimed excitedly, "They completely dwarf Equestrian cities!"

"Manehatten is our largest city, but at two hundred square miles it may as well be a country village compared to your cities."

Gordon smirked in delight, "When you see pictures of New York, it's hard to believe it was just once filled with trees. You should see it on a night time."

"Why? Shouldn't everyone be asleep?" asked Fluttershy, confused as to why people would be awake during the night.

"New York is a city that never sleeps. There's a vibrant night life in every major city in my world, some better than others. It's a pity you girls would never be able to experience it. Rarity would love Paris on a night time, a romantic boat ride down La Seine, gazing with your loved one under the stars at an illuminated Eiffel Tower."

A light blush appeared on Rarity's cheeks, "My, such a romantic."

Gordon just shrugged his shoulders, "That's just one example."

"Yeah yeah enough with the mushy stuff," an agitated Rainbow said, "Can we get back to the trip?"

"You OK Dash?" asked Pinkie.

"I'm fine, why wouldn't I be?"

"You seem a little.....irritated."

"I'm fine.....really."

The girls decided not to say any more on the matter and leave it be, despite being a little concerned. Rainbow had been acting a little strange not long after Gordon arrived and become quite clingy to him. She'd perhaps become even more so after last night's events.

"Now, we'd have to get a train to Canterlot and board the night train there. We'd arrive in Manehatten at around 8am and get the 9am boat to Trottingham."

"So long as I'm back to prepare for the lecture and set everything up."

"We should, if there's no delays, be back on around Sunday dinner time."

"That's fine with me. What time train would we be getting?"

"There's a sleeper train that leaves Canterlot at 22.33 so we'll catch the 20.04 train to Canterlot to ensure we won't miss it."

"Don't worry Twi, we'll meet you at Canterlot station instead." Rainbow said, shuffling closer to Gordon.

Twilight cocked an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

"She and Gordon are going on a date tonight in Canterlot," Rarity said aloud, smiling happily.

The other girls cheered with joy, pleased that their blue pegasus friend was going for a romantic night out. They each gave their congratulations and wished them luck. Everyone that is, except Twilight.

"You're going on a date? You haven't even known each other a week!"

"So?" replied Gordon, "Wouldn't you much rather we be dating than at each other's throats? Besides, you were there yesterday when Rainbow asked."

Twilight sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose, "Of course I would I'd rather you both get along, it's just that-"

"Twilight."

Gordon got up and went over to Twilight, gently placing his hands on each of her upper arms.

"Twilight, I'm not going to hurt Rainbow. If it was my intention to cause any of you harm believe me........I would have done it by now."

"I know, so does my brother," she said with venom.

Gordon sighed and felt a pang of shame at the mention of his scuffle with Shining the other day. Losing his cool like that was conduct unbecoming of a British Army officer, or ex-officer in his case.

"Yes, but I apologised for that and we both consider the matter settled."

"You might, but I still had to watch you beat my brother to a pulp while you just shrug off your injuries like they're nothing."

Gordon let go and sat back down next to Rainbow.

"You're scared of me aren't you?"

Twilight nodded hesitantly, "Yes, not just because you're human; but because of your military past and what you're capable of. You're not just some thug flailing his arms around, you're a soldier trained to kill; and considering what humans are capable of and have done in the past, I think it's perfectly reasonable to be scared of you."

Gordon leant forward slightly and rested his head in his hands, Twilight's words bringing back memories of his combat tours of Iraq and Afghanistan; including his terrifying 'Tour from Hell'. The tour in which, his friend made the ultimate sacrifice.

"Gordon."

"Gordon."

"Gordon!"

Gordon came back to his senses with a jolt and saw Rainbow with her face close to him, "Yes? Something wrong?"

"You zoned out on us," Rainbow replied, "You OK?"

"I'm fine."

"Liar," Applejack said straight away.

Gordon rolled his eyes, "Let me rephrase, I don't want to talk about it."

He got up and wearily headed for the library door, "I'll see you later. Dashie, I'll meet you at around 5pm at the train station."

"Sure thing," she replied smiling sweetly.

"Rarity?"

"Yes Gordon?"

"Make sure Dashiekins is wearing a dress."

"She will do, I guarantee it."

Rainbow scowled at Gordon, "You are so going to get it!"

"Maybe a pretty bonnet and parasol to match your dress, what do you think Rarity?" Gordon teased.

"It sounds simply delightful."

Rainbow's scowl hardened and she began glaring her teeth, "You are so REALLY going to get it!"

Gordon smiled mischievously and opened the door, "Bye Dashiekins, try not to enjoy yourself too much with Rarity; I know how much you love wearing dresses."

Gordon bolted out just in time to avoid being hit in the face with a cushion.

"NO THROWING CUSHIONS IN THE LIBRARY!"

"Well that was a weird morning," Gordon said aloud to himself as he walked back to his house.

PONYVILLE TRAIN STATION 5PM

Gordon was stood on the station platform, waiting patiently for Rainbow and the girls to arrive. He was wearing black trousers with a navy blue shirt. Carrying a small luggage bag over his shoulder, containing clean clothes, some toiletries and his iPad Pro; he mind mulled over the events of the past few days. His first encounter with the girls and the Princesses, the Garden Party, the false accusations of food poisoning, the discovery of certain objects in the old castle in the Everfree Forest, the vile graffiti on his garage and the attempted burning down of his house.

And Rainbow.

He couldn't deny that he did have some interest in her. Which was unusual in itself given she isn't human.

Not that it mattered. She still had a fine derrière as far as he was concerned.

"Hey Gordon!"

Speaking of whom.

Gordon turned around and immediately went slack jawed and wide eyed. Rainbow walked seductively towards him, noting his expression.

"You'll catch flies with that mouth."

Gordon got his jaw working again and, blushing, spluttered out a response.

"W-w-wow! Rainbow....you look fantastic."

Rainbow was wearing a strapless, sleeveless gold sequin prom dress that went down to the ground, very similar to the silver dress she wore the other day in Rarity's boutique. Once again, Rainbow had her mane tied into a bun and had a gold and diamond braided necklace. She even had gold eye shadow applied. On her hooves were gold horseshoes similar in design to Celestia's.

"Thanks, you look great yourself," Rainbow replied, elated at the compliments.

Rainbow wrapped her arms around Gordon and hugged him affectionately.

Gordon, though slightly surprised by her show of affection in public, returned the hug, "You seem to be in a good mood."

"Well duh? You're taking me out to dinner at one of the top restaurants in Canterlot."

"Indeed I am," he replied, holding out an arm, "Shall we my dear?"

Rainbow blushed and took his arm, gently hooking her arm around his.

"Such a lovely sight."

Gordon and Rainbow both looked over to see the girls, also wearing dresses, giggling at the romantic scenes before them.

"Oh, hey Rares....forgot you were all there," Rainbow replied, laughing lightly.

"Don't worry darling, as long as you're happy. How about you Gordon, are you OK?"

"I feel great and Rainbow looks fantastic."

It took monumental willpower for Rainbow not to jump for joy and burst from the excitement of being complimented in such a manner. Despite her tough girl attitude, Rainbow was incredibly sensitive and took criticism hard and personally.

"Indeed she does," replied Rarity.

"What's with your lots' dresses?" asked Gordon, "Going somewhere special?"

Twilight was the one to speak up, "We decided to go out for dinner as well, but at a different restaurant. We didn't want to get in the way of your night together."

"Thanks Twi," replied Rainbow, "Are we still meeting at the train station in Canterlot?"

"Yes, I've already got tickets for all of us."

"Thanks Twi," Rainbow replied again, "I'll pay you back when I can."

"It's fine, don't worry about it. Same goes for you Gordon, there's no need to pay me back."

"Oh...well thanks," he replied, surprised at her generosity, "I'll show you some more human technology in return if you like?"

Twilight's smile almost came off her face. The chance to study anything new was just too exciting for her to remain calm over. Even if it was human technology. The group wasn't waiting too much longer before the train arrived. A small train of three burgundy carriages, being pulled by a steam engine that resembled a Fairburn class 4 2-6-4T, rolled into the station.

The group got on the train and found themselves table seats facing each other, and sat down. Rainbow and Gordon unsurprisingly sitting together. As the train began moving again, Gordon got out his iPad Pro and showed it to everyone.

"This is my iPad Pro, what do you think it does?"

The girls looked amongst themselves, completely clueless.

"I'll tell you. It plays games, music, films, takes pictures, records video, accesses the internet, utilises applications for specific functions....it's really quite brilliant."

Six mouths looked like that of codfish.

"There's no way that can do what you just said!" Twilight said firmly and sceptically, "If it can play music then where's the record go? Where's the needle to play it? Where's the film to record pictures or take photos? And how can you play games on that?!"

Gordon simply switched the tablet on, the girls mesmerised as the screen came to life. Opening the camera function, he held up the tablet to the girls on the other table (Rarity, Pinkie, Applejack and Fluttershy), and took a picture. He turned the tablet around to show them and then Twilight. Their eyes went wide and their jaws hit the floor.

"B-b-but how?" Twilight spluttered.

"No idea, I'm not technically minded. I can play the piano on this as well."

Twilight huffed, "Oh come on, you can't seriously expect me to-"

The girls could hear the unmistakeable sound of a piano.

Coming from Gordon's tablet.

He looked up Twilight and saw her mouth flop up and down, unable to vocalise words, as she looked at the tablet and saw piano keys on the screen.

"Twilight?" Gordon said waving a hand in front of her, "Are you still in there?"

There was no response.

"I think you broke her darling."

The group arrived at Canterlot, Twilight still in disbelief at Gordon's tablet and what it could do. In addition to photos and a virtual piano, he also showed them some videos, played some music and a game or two. He also explained what the internet and World Wide Web was and explained why he couldn't show them in Equestria. They were disappointed but understood.

Stepping off the train and onto the platform at Canterlot Piccadilly train station, they made their way out of the station; many eyes watching them as they did so. But it wasn't the dresses of the girls or being the Elements of Harmony that caused eyes to look their way.

It was Rainbow and Gordon.

Rainbow had once again hooked her arm around Gordon's arm as they walked through the atrium and into Canterlot itself.

"There's ponies looking at us," Rainbow whispered to Gordon.

"Let them look, they're only jealous of how fantastic you look. Seriously Dashie, take my advice and wear dresses more often."

Rainbow pouted sulkily, "Watch yourself Gordon, lest you wish to be a live ponyquin for Rarity."

"Ponyquin......you mean mannequin? You'll persuade Rarity to use me as a model?"

"Yes," she replied, pouting harder with determined eyes.

"You wouldn't dare."

"Wouldn't I?"

Gordon grinned mischievously as a golden opportunity to tease Rainbow suddenly opened.

"Rainbow, I really advise wearing dresses more often."

Gordon had a shit-eating grin whilst Rainbow's pout became a creepy grin.

"RARITY!"

Gordon had agreed to stop teasing Rainbow after an intervention from Rarity, remembering the life lesson 'pick your battles'. He knew he wouldn't win this one so he decided to concede defeat.

This time.

Twilight and the others had gone their own way leaving Rainbow and Gordon to make their way to the steakhouse on their own. Spike had remained in Ponyville, apparently having a sleep over with Sweetie Belle, Rarity's younger sister, whom Gordon had yet to meet personally. Spike, whilst not hostile towards Gordon was still a little suspicious of him. Gordon, being told he'd been raised by Twilight, understood why.

Rainbow and Gordon walked through a few more streets until the reached the steak house.

The Grill of Glasgow

"Apparently the owner bought the building that hasn't been used in ages and converted it into a restaurant," Rainbow explained as they turned onto the street the restaurant was located.

"Who owns the place?" asked Gordon.

"A unicorn stallion called Hell Fire."

"Sounds fearsome."

"Apparently he has quite a temper."

Gordon chuckled to himself, Sounds like a certain fiery tempered Scottish chef from back home.

The two entered the restaurant and were greeted by the maître d'. The stallion did a double take as he recognised both his new guests.

"The Element of Loyalty and Captain Gresley, welcome to The Grill of Glasgow."

"Pleasure," Gordon replied, "You know us?"

"I know of you. Miss Dash is known to all of Equestria and you yourself are known to many here in Canterlot."

"I am?"

"Indeed. Duke Fancy Pants speaks highly of you."

"Well," Gordon replied, a little surprised, "High praise from high above."

"Indeed. Would you like me to take you to a table?"

"Certainly."

"Would you like a seat by a window?"

Gordon looked to Rainbow who nodded in response, "Yes please."

"Very well sir and madam, if you'll follow me."

As the maître d' lead them through the restaurant many pairs of eyes followed them, but thankfully the other patrons quickly went back to their business. Before they reached their table, the maître d' encountered his boss.

"Chef Hell Fire."

Hell Fire looked at his maître d' and then at his new guests, recognising them instantly.

"Maître d'," Hell Fire said before looking to Gordon and Rainbow, "Welcome to The Grill of Glasgow, I'm Chef Hell Fire."

No. Fucking. Way.

Gordon quickly composed himself from the shock of hearing the familiar voice and introduced himself and Rainbow.

"I'm Gordon Gresley and this here is Rainbow Dash."

"Yes I know who you both are. Fine name by the way, Gordon. A real man's name."

Man? An odd term for a pony, but he's right about the name Gordon.

"Indeed, 'Gordons' take no shit from anyone," replied Gordon.

"Indeed not, I certainly don't."

Ay? Is this guy actually-

"I hate to sound impatient, but I'm getting kinda hungry," Rainbow said.

"Well you've come to the right place. I guarantee you'll leave here satisfied and full."

"Glad to hear it," replied Gordon, "Just a quick question though?"

"Ask away," replied Hell Fire.

"What's with the name of this place?"

"I found the name 'Glasgow' in some old books and liked the sound of it," Hell Fire replied, "Sounds like a place I'd enjoy."

Hell Fire winked then nodded to the maître d', silently instructing him to return to his duties. Hell Fire went off, back to the kitchen while the maître d' lead Gordon and Rainbow to their table by the window. They had a view of a reasonably busy high street illuminated by street lamps, with ponies and a few griffons going about their business.

The maître d' gave them each a menu and, while most options were steak, there were a few others options available. Gordon and Rainbow didn't take long to decide and chose the same thing. 14oz Sirloin Steak, cooked to medium rare. Accompanying the steak were thick cut, chunky chips cooked until crisp and golden, onion rings and some spinach.

For drinks they ordered a bottle of red wine.

Rainbow and Gordon casually looked around the restaurant from their table. The hardwood flooring and exposed brickwork giving a rustic feel to the place. The wall lamps gently lit the interior giving a warm, inviting atmosphere. On various walls throughout were pictures of Canterlot, most in black and white, professionally shot to artistically display the various districts of Canterlot.

"Cosy place," Rainbow said aloud, looking around.

"Yeah, looks nice. Hopefully the food will match."

"It will. Hell Fire is one of Equestria's top chefs."

"Any others?"

Rainbow thought for a moment, trying to rack her brain for a name. Her eyes lit up slightly when she remembered.

"Oh yeah, there's one called Jam Olive. He practically overhauled school lunchtimes by himself and pretty much cornered the Ministry of Education into forcing schools to provide only healthy, nutritious food."

Sounds very familiar, even his name, thought Gordon.

"So no deep-fried Mars bars?"

Rainbow cocked her head, "What's a deep-fried Mars bar?"

"I'm not surprised you wouldn't know, it's a Mars bar deep fried in batter."

"Is it good?"

"Some people like it, some don't. I'm in the latter of the two. Peanut butter and chocolate however.....a truly beautiful combination," he finished off dreamily as he stared upwards, lost in his own little world.

He looked back down to see Rainbow looking a little green around the gills.

"You OK Rainbow?"

"Peanut butter and chocolate?" she asked grimacing is displeasure.

"It's truly lovely, try it sometime."

"Maybe, but one one condition."

"What condition is that?"

"You take me for a drive in one of those cars of yours."

Gordon had to think about it. Whilst he didn't mind showing them any of the cars his main concern was the lack of roads. Sure he could take them for a drive, but driving low down super cars worth millions, on grass with no traction is only asking for trouble. The Rolls Royce's were out of the question without a road. The only vehicle he had that would be suitable for a proper drive in Ponyville would be the Range Rover.

"Sure, it'll have to be the Range Rover though, it's the only one specifically built to go off road. Ponyville terrain and lack of roads make driving the others unwise and unsafe."

"Sure, I can still see them though?"

"Sure. Sit in the driving seat as well if you like."

Rainbow had a goofy grin which brought out a chuckle from Gordon.

"That's so awesome!"

"I had a feeling you'd like the sound of it."

"Can't wait. Speaking of waiting, how long do you think our steaks will be?"

"Not too long for medium."

"I wonder what goes on in there," pondered Rainbow as she looked to the kitchen.

"IT'S RAW!"

They chatted for a few more minutes, mostly Gordon explaining the cars in more detail until their conversation was interrupted as their meals were brought to them. The smell instantly filled their noses as the plates were put down in front of them. The waiter quickly left, leaving the two of them alone once more.

The steak, on the outside at least, looked salivatingly brilliant. The chips were crisp and golden and the onion rings battered perfectly. Gordon cut into the steak and saw the steak was cooked to perfection. Seared with half of the centre red. Putting some onto his mouth, it was chewy but reasonably firm.

"How's yours?" asked Gordon.

Rainbow smiled and ruffled her wings, "It's great! How's yours?"

"Great also."

"Gordon?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you.....do you plan to leave Equestria?"

The question caught Gordon off guard. He hadn't really thought about it given that he was too busy with one incident after another cropping up. But when he thought about it, he took on the assumption that he would be stuck in Equestria given the first humans were.

"I don't think I can. The other humans didn't leave so I assume I can't either."

"Does that bother you?"

"A great deal," he sighed, "To be taken from what little I had left.....it's like the universe has singled me out for shit things to happen to. I've had a great many number of things happen to me that don't happen to most people in their entire lifetimes, and I've had them happen in the space of a few years."

"Would you go back if you could?"

Gordon pondered the question for a moment, "If you'd asked me that just after we met I wouldn't have been able leave fast enough, but now; I don't know."

"What if, say....somepony liked you. Would you stay then?"

Gordon looked up to Rainbow and saw a very slight blush on her cheeks and that she seemed to be a little nervous, as though she was afraid of what the answer might be.

"I don't know," Gordon replied, "Depends who it is."

"What if Princess Celestia asked you to stay?"

"Then I'd be off faster than even you can move."

"That fast huh? What if I asked you to stay?"

Rainbow's eyes were almost pleading Gordon so say he'd stay. Ever since just after Gordon's welcoming party where she apologised to him for the way she acted before, she had been thinking of Gordon most of the time. There was something about him she liked, but what exactly she couldn't work out. Though she would never admit it, the previous night terrified her. Had it not been for Gordon's houses fire alarms she may have died that night, and not in a pleasant manner. After going back to sleep at Twilight's she had a nightmare of being burned to death with no-one around to save her. The nightmare had woken her up again and the first thing she did was after catching her breath was cuddle up to Gordon, who despite being asleep; made her feel safe and secure.

"Then I might consider it."

"Might consider it?" she asked.

Gordon looked at Rainbow and saw she seemed a little hurt by the indecisive answer.

"You OK Rainbow?" he asked, concerned he may have unintentionally hurt her feelings.

"Yeah, why?"

"You just seemed a bit upset at my answer."

"I'm not upset, I just......I just don't want to not see you again."

"Likewise. Despite our rocky start, I wouldn't not want to see you all again. Even if I did leave."

Rainbow started looking a little sheepish at the mention of their introduction and what she did to Gordon.

"Yeah, about that. Sorry for knocking you out."

"Apology accepted."

"Considering how strong and tough you are I'm surprised I managed to do that."

"Being caught off guard didn't help me. How did you girls get in anyway? The doors and windows were locked."

"Twilight teleported us in."

"She can do that?"

"Yeah, but don't worry; unicorns can only do that if the situation demands it. They can't just go teleporting into anypony's house just because they can."

"Isn't that kind of what you girls did though?"

"Maybe, but try to see it from our point of view. An odd looking house appeared out of nowhere in the middle of the night, we had to check out the inside."

"But anything could have been inside, you could have been putting yourselves in danger."

"Maybe, but we've been in tough situations before so it's not like we were completely oblivious to the situation."

Rainbow smiled seductively and jumped on a chance to tease Gordon, "Why so concerned? Are you caring about me all of a sudden?"

A wide eyed Gordon nearly choked on his steak, "What?! It's not that!"

"Oh, so you're saying you don't care about me?"

"Yes! I mean no!"

Gordon facepalmed as Rainbow giggled like a little filly, relishing in teasing Gordon. He regained his composure and reaching his arm across the table, gently held her hand.

"For the record, I do care about you."

Rainbow felt her heart swell a little at those words. Just a few days ago she was hostile and aggressive towards Gordon and now she was falling head over heels for him. She held his hand in return, enjoying the intimate contact, and changed her tone to a more serious one.

"Then why not stay here, if you care about me?"

Gordon had a pained expression in his face as he recalled an emotional memory, one from days long past.

"Someone once told me, 'Don't make a girl a promise.....if you know you can't keep it'."

".......Michelle?"

Gordon nodded, "Yeah."

"Is that why you won't say for certain that you'll stay, because you can't guarantee that you will."

"Yes."

"Well.......I hope you do stay."

"We'll see."

It was getting late and the Twilight and the girls were waiting in the train station, on the platform next to their train which was currently being loaded with supplies for the buffet car. Twilight was pacing up and down impatiently, irked that Gordon and Rainbow were running late.

"Where are they? They should be here now, it's already 22.18; the train leaves at 22.33."

"Twilight quit yer worryin', they're here now," Applejack said pointing in the direction of Gordon and Rainbow.

Twilight turned to the dating and stomped over to them, a scowl on her face and not at all a happy bunny. Gordon leaned a little closer to Rainbow and whispered to her.

"Prepare to look at shoes."

"Where have you two been?" Twilight demanded, looking in particular at Gordon.

"We were-"

"If you two had been any later we would have missed our train."

"But-"

"Then we would have had to catch a later train and arrive later in Manehatten."

"Twilight-"

"Then we would have missed the boat to Trottingham."

"TWILIGHT!"

Twilight flinched at the sudden outburst from Rainbow and shocked into silence.

"Twilight," Rainbow continued, capitalising on the silence, "Can you save the lectures for when we're on board, it's getting cold out here."

Twilight noted Rainbow was just wearing her dress and nothing else, giving little protection from the cold. She nodded and silently walked towards back to the other girls, followed by Gordon and Rainbow; the chill in the air starting to get a little bitey.

"Hey Gordon, Rainbow," Applejack said, "Did ya enjoy your date?"

"Yeah it went well, steak was good."

"What about you Rainbow?" asked Rarity, "Did you enjoy yourself?"

"Yeah I had a great time. I wouldn't mind going again."

"Well Dashiekins, if you're a good girl in Trottingham then I might just treat you to a night out again sometime," he said before giving her a kiss in her cheek.

Rainbow blushed profusely as Gordon boarded the train, taking his ticket from Twilight on the way along with his luggage; which Twilight kindly had stored at the train station luggage office, along with the other girl's luggage. After he boarded the train and was out of sight, Rainbow held her clenched hands to her mouth and flapped her wings excitedly; though remained on the ground.

"OH MY GOSH! OH MY GOSH! OH MY GOSH! OH MY GOSH!"

"My my," Rarity said, walking over to Rainbow, "It seems somepony is madly in love."

"I agree," Applejack added, "Ya certainly have fallen for Gordon. Quite ironic considerin' ya knocked 'im out when ya first saw him."

"Hey I apologised to him for that which he accepted."

"Hey I'm not complainin', I'm pleased you've found somepony ya like."

"I agree," added Fluttershy, "You and Gordon seem well suited together and you've been a lot happier in the last few days."

Pinkie bounced over to Rainbow and hugged her tightly, causing Rarity to reel in fright at the risk of Rainbow's dress being damaged. Fortunately though, no damage was done.

"One of my bestest buddies is dating my newest bestest buddy!"

"Well it's not official yet, it was just one date," Rainbow replied, trying to play down the situation.

"Not official yet, just one date?" Rarity repeated sceptically, "Keep telling yourself that darling."

"Girls I don't like to interrupt but we need to get moving!"

The girls looked to Twilight to see her mane beginning to frazzle, terrified at the thought of not boarding the train in time and getting behind schedule.

"Sure thing Twi," replied Rainbow, "The schedule can't be disrupted."

The other girls giggled as Twilight looked on unamused, and boarded the train; showing the conductor their tickets as they boarded. They made their way to their compartments, taking their luggage with them. They entered their adjoining compartments, Rainbow making sure Twilight paired her with him, and placed their luggage down. They left their compartments, locking the doors behind them, and made their way to the buffet car for a late night glass of wine; the girls still in their dresses.

Not that Gordon minded. The girls looked fantastic in them.

Gordon and the girls spread themselves across three tables as the 1st class carriage they were in had a 2-1 seat configuration. Rainbow, making sure she was sat next to Gordon; sharing a table with Twilight. Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie and Fluttershy occupied the table behind them; Gordon and the girls being the carriages only passengers. They sat themselves down just as the engine whistle blew and the train slowly moved forward. The engine being reminiscent of an LNER Peppercorn Class A1, and dark blue in colour. The carriages were reasonably luxurious and similar to that of the Orient Express.

"This is quite luxurious," Gordon commented aloud.

"I thought I'd treat everypony....and human," Twilight replied, "Believe it or not I rather enjoy travelling on trains."

"Well sadly in my country train fares are massively expensive, the interiors are little more than cattle wagons and the staff are pig ignorant."

"Sounds dreadful, " said Rainbow.

"Since the UK railways were privatised its gone even more downhill than it was before. It's all about making money now, sod providing a rail service. Passengers are cows to be milked as far as Train Operating Companies are concerned."

"Are all human railways like that?"

"No. Germany and Switzerland have excellent railways which almost always run on time. But Japan has arguably the best railways, their most famous being their dedicated high speed Shinkansen bullet trains. Their trains run on time to the second and their trains are so punctual that, if they're late passengers are given a card that they can give to their employers explaining why they were late; and it's a valid reason for being so."

"Wow. Why are they called bullet trains though?"

"Because the Bullet trains are fast like a bullet, due to its aerodynamic shape."

"What's a bullet?" asked Twilight.

"It's a small piece of metal, pointed at one end that is fired from a gun."

"And what's a gun?"

"A weapon."

"To kill with?"

"Yes," he replied nonchalantly.

Twilight's face contorted with rage and disgust, right in front of her was someone who casually responded about a killing device; like he was uncaring about what it actually does.

"Why would you use them to kill people with? Why would you even kill anyway?!"

"They're not always used in that manner. Some people use them for hunting, some for defence of their property. But gun laws vary between different countries. In my country, gun laws are very strict and hand guns are banned altogether, whereas in the United States of America, there are as many guns as people, around 300 million guns in total."

"But why would anyone want a weapon that can kill?"

"Why do your Royal Guards have swords and spears?"

"Excuse me?" asked Twilight, confused at the question, "What does that have to do with guns?"

"Why do Royal guards have swords and spears? They're both weapons designed to kill if necessary, so why do they have them?"

"Well they're mainly for defending Equestria from hostile threats, but the guards wouldn't actually kill anypony with them."

"Then why bother having weapons then? If you're not prepared to use a weapon, then there's no point in having it in the first place. If the guards aren't prepared to kill to defend the realm, then there was little point in joining up."

"Is that why you joined your army, to kill?"

"No," Gordon relied with forced calm, "I joined up to follow my father in what he did, doing his part for Queen and Country. The Armed Forces have no interest in taking people on who simply want to kill. Besides, killing is only used as an absolute last resort."

"What do you mean?"

"Every diplomatic channel is tried first to prevent armed conflict, it's the very reason the United Nations was founded; to prevent future armed conflicts and find resolutions through peaceful means. If diplomacy doesn't work then things such as economic sanctions and trade embargos are put in place. The freezing of foreign assets is another option. Armed conflict is only used when all other options have been exhausted. The Second World War is such an example"

"The SECOND World War?!" Twilight spluttered.

"Yes. It came after the first."

Twilight gave Gordon an ice cold glare.

Gordon rolled his eyes, "Anyway, in the run up to WWII, the then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Neville Chamberlain, sought peaceful means to prevent war with Nazi Germany. Persuading Czechoslovakia, now the separate nations of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, to allow the Nazi's to settle in the Sudetenland. The region of Czechoslovakia that consisted of German speaking people. Hitler wanted the Sudetenland to be part of Greater Germany and the Third Reich. The Czechoslovak government eventually agreed."

"But if they agreed, why did the war start? Where you just looking for a fight?"

Gordon took in a deep breath, his frustration reaching boiling point, "It was known as the Munich Agreement. Chamberlain himself said, ' I believe it is peace for our time'. I'll show you the full speech sometime, but all it did was play into Hitler's hands. It was Hitler and the Nazi's who were craving war, not the Allies."

"What happened afterwards?" asked Rainbow.

"Well, the 'peace for our time' was spoken on 30 September 1938. On the 3rd of September 1939, the United Kingdom, and France, declared war on Germany."

"So it was your side craving war? It was your side who declared war, the Germans were the one's defending themselves."

Gordon ignored her and carried on his history lecture, "A few months after the Munich Agreement, Slovakia seceded from Czechoslovakia and became a pro-Nazi state while the Nazi's occupied the rest of Czechoslovakia with the exception of Carpathian Ruthenia which was occupied by Hungary. It wasn't until the Nazi's invaded Poland that war was declared. But even then, the Nazi's were given one last chance to withdraw their troops."

"That clearly didn't happen," Twilight replied, "So when war was declared, how long before you all started killing each other?"

"A while actually. The first few months became known as the 'Phony War' due to no one being killed and no real feeling the nation was at war. Do you want to hear Neville Chamberlain's speech after war was declared?"

"Yes."

"What are you expecting to hear?"

"A man calling for people to go out there and kill Nazis," replied Twilight confidently, "Your side declared war so you must've been wanting to kill."

Gordon said nothing and just looked at her before getting out his phone, "Hang on a moment while I find it."

"What's that?" asked Rainbow

"My Phone, an iPhone 6 Plus to be precise. It can do pretty much the same as the iPad as well as communicate with people around the entire world.""

Gordon took out his phone, specifically the. He got that one mainly because its larger size fit better in his brawny hands. He took it out and showed the girls.

"Communicate?" asked Twilight, "How?"

"I'm not sure on the specifics, but it'll say how in one of those books I leant you."

"How many of those are there?" asked Rainbow, looking at it in awe.

"This particular model I'm not sure, but there's billions of these kind of mobile phones in my world; all made by different companies."

"Billions?" Twilight asked, her eyes almost boggling out of their sockets.

"Yeah. Well yeah, I did say there are almost seven and a half billion humans and a considerable number have at least one of these phones. But back to what we were talking about, here's his speech."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtJ_zbz1NyY

"Not exactly calling for the slaughter of the enemy," Gordon remarked, referring to Twilight's earlier comments.

Twilight fidgeted uncomfortably in her seat and grimaced, "Sorry. I guess I should stop being so suspicious of humanity. I'm supposed to be a scholar yet I allow my emotions to interfere with my rational judgement."

"He resigned the Premiership less than a year later, allowing Winston Churchill to become Prime Minister. In the same time,the Nazis invaded and occupied the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Norway and France."

"France? But I thought they declared war?"

"They surrendered to the Nazis but over 100,000 of their troops including General Charles de Gaulle, made it safely to the UK. Hitler then tried to invade the UK but was thwarted by the Royal Air Force in what became known as the 'Battle of Britain'. Had the UK fallen......"

"How long did the war last?"

"Six years with a death toll estimated between 50 and 80 million."

Twilight and Rainbow both froze, shocked to their cores at the astonishingly high number.

"That's barbaric!" Twilight exclaimed.

"That's war," Gordon replied.

"How can you be so blasé about it?"

"I'm not being blasé, I'm merely stating a fact. In war, people die."

"Have you ever fought in a war?" asked Rainbow.

"I have but not a war in the sense of one country against another, but I've fought in combat zones against extremely dangerous people who'd murder anyone who isn't like them; and yes, I've killed. Not because I wanted to but because it was my job, and the situation demanded it."

Twilight looked a little repulsed at Gordon blunt response, unnerved that taking lives seemed to matter little to him.

"Doesn't it bother you, that you had to kill?"

"Letting my feelings get in the way would have resulted in my death, and quite possibly the deaths of my comrades. When you're in a fire-fight in a combat zone, it's kill or be killed."

There was silence all around as Gordon said those words. Whilst Equestrian history wasn't completely devoid of warfare, what Gordon was saying was so cold and brutal by Equestrian standards they couldn't help but feel uneasy.

"Is it really necessary to kill?" asked Twilight, her voice quivering ever so slightly.

"The people in question? Yes. As I said they are extremely dangerous and would unhesitatingly murder anyone who isn't like them."

"Why?"

"It's complicated."

"But why kill? Can't you reason with those people?"

"If they were reasonable we wouldn't have to fight them. Look Twilight, talking about this is making me uneasy, can we move on to something else?"

"You're right. I'm sorry, it's just that killing is unheard of in Equestria."

"Something I hope remains that way," Gordon replied.

"What do you want to talk about?" asked Twilight.

"Here you are darlings."

Their conversation was interrupted when Rarity appeared with a bottle of red wine and three wine glasses and set them down on the table.

"It's on me, oh and when you change out of your dresses give them to me. I'll have them delivered back to Ponyville in time for when we return. I don't want to risk damaging them taking them to Trottingham."

"Sure thing Rares," replied Rainbow, "Thanks for the wine."

"No problem darling."

Rarity left them and went back to the other girls.

"So," Gordon said, pouring everyone some (red) wine, "Do you want to see some other stuff on my phone?"

"Sure," replied Twilight, barely containing an excited grin.

Gordon put his phone down and swiped through the menus and showed them some games including Klondike, one of Gordon's favourite card games; and Tetris. Like with his iPad, the girls were fascinated by the technology and the wonders it could do. Gordon loaded up the music menu and decided to play some music from long ago.

"This particular piece, was composed by a German, and later British musician called Georg Friedrich Händel. It's called Scipio and the reason why I'm playing it is because it's also the Slow March of the Grenadier Guards, the unit I served in. I'm playing a rendition performed the The Massed Bands of the Foot Guards. The Foot Guards are the Regular Infantry regiments of the Household Division of the British Army consisting of the Grenadier Guards, the Coldstream Guards, the Scots Guards, the Irish Guards and the Welsh Guards."

Gordon quickly brought up pictures of himself in his ceremonial uniform.

"You see the brass button on my tunic?"

The girls nodded.

"Single brass buttons are worn by the Grenadier Guards. Coldstream Guards have buttons grouped together in pairs, the Scots Guards are grouped in threes, the Irish Guards are grouped in fours and the Welsh Guards are grouped in fives. But, getting back on topic."

He swiped back to the music menus.

"Here it is."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFMM9rjL8XA

"What did you think?"

"It was really good," Twilight replied, genuinely impressed, "Is Handel considered one of the best composers?"

"Yes. Even Beethoven and Mozart looked up to him. One of his most famous pieces is called Zadok the Priest. He wrote it for the coronation of King George II in 1727, and the piece has subsequently been played at every British coronation since. The same piece also influenced the anthem of the UEFA Champions League, the biggest competition in club football. It brings together the top 32 teams in Europe in a competition to be crowned the Champions of Europe, the best team on an entire continent."

"You make it sound so awesome," Rainbow said, fascinated by such a competition.

"It's because it is. When you have the really big guns of Europe competing against each other, with some of the best players in the world.....they show the entire world a masterclass in how to play football."

"Is it popular?"

"Well, football is played and watched by billions of people, it's by far the most popular in the world. The Champions League Finals are watched by hundreds of millions of people around the world. But even that is dwarfed by the FIFA World Cup."

"I take it that an even bigger competition?" asked Rainbow.

"Oh yeah. In my opinion it's simply the biggest and greatest competition in existence. Over 200 countries compete to qualify for 32 places on the actual tournament. And from those 32, only one country will be named champion. In the last world cup, a country called Germany won for the fourth time. Hundreds of millions, if not a billion people tune in to watch the match. It's a truly global event and showcases the best of humanity."

"You talk about football like it's a serious thing," Twilight innocently commented.

Gordon's eye twitched.

"Twilight there something you need to know. Like I said to your brother, Bill Shankly, one of the greatest ever football managers said; 'some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that'."

"Football is that serious?"

"To some, but I think Shankly was being more metaphorical than literal. But....there's a reason why football is called 'The Beautiful Game'."

"Do you plan to introduce it to Equestria?"

"Yes."

"Who can play it?"

"Anyone. Football is a game for all, a game that respects no boundaries."

"Is it always good?" asked Rainbow.

"No. Whilst football has its bright side, it also has its dark side. The Munich Air Disaster, Heysel, Hillsborough, the Bradford City stadium fire.......when we get back I'll show you a documentary about them. Actually, I think I've got footage of the Valley Parade fire on my phone."

Gordon swiped through the menus again until he found what he was looking for.

"Ah, here it is. Just watch and see how fast a small fire turns into a raging inferno."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIxN3ypB3rw

Twilight and Rainbow were both shocked to their cores at the footage they saw. The ferocity of the fire and the rapid speed in which it became an inferno was unlike anything they'd ever seen.

"Did anyone die?" asked Rainbow, on the verge of tears.

"Fifty six. With a further two hundred and sixty five non-fatal injuries."

Twilight and Rainbow were on the verge of tears at number of deaths and injuries, Rainbow's bottom lip trembling. Her own encounter the night before giving her somewhat of a perspective on being in such a situation. Managing to hold back tears, she held Gordon's hand for reassuring comfort.

"Were you there?"

"No. It happened a year before I was born."

The train entered the tunnel, illuminating the interior by the lamps alone giving a nice, cosy atmosphere.

"We travelling under Canterhorn Mountain. It takes about fifteen minutes, the train has to corkscrew down the interior of the mountain," Twilight pointed out.

"That's fine," replied Gordon, finishing off his wine, "What time are you girls going to bed?"

"Not too late," replied Twilight, "We need to be up in the morning in time to disembark."

"Well I'm off to bed now, I'm knackered."

He stood up and was quickly followed by Rainbow.

"I'll come with you, you can help me out of this dress."

"Sure," he replied, a little excited as the prospect, "Night Twilight."

"Night Gordon, night Rainbow."

"Night Twi."

Gordon and Rainbow walked to the other table where the other girls were sitting.

"Girls, Rainbow and I are off to bed now."

"Very well darlings, try not to enjoy yourselves too much."

"We'll try not to keep you awake," he replied, "Night girls."

"Goodnight Gordon, goodnight Rainbow," the girls replied together.

"Come on Dashiekins, let's get you out of that dress."

He took her by the hand and lead the way, not able to see the huge excited grin on Rainbow's face or her swishing tail. The girls watched on as the duo walked away back to their cabin. Once they had left the carriage, Twilight joined the girls by sitting in the adjacent table.

"What do you make of them girls?" Twilight asked.

"I think they make a delightful couple," Rarity replied, "Rainbow is like a school filly when she's around him and it's the happiest I've seen her in a long time."

"Ah agree. Don't worry so much Twilight. Gordon won't harm Rainbow."

"How do you know?"

"Ah jus' do. Ah got this feelin'."

Twilight sighed and turned to the others, "What about you girls?"

"I think it's terrific Dashie is with Gordo," Pinkie replied excitedly, delighted two of her best friends were dating.

"I agree as well," Fluttershy added timidly, "Gordon seems so nice."

"Well, if you girls are willing to go along with it....so will I."

MEANWHILE

Rainbow and Gordon were back in their cabin with the curtains closed and the door locked. The only noise being the clickety-clack of the train passing over the joins in the rails. Rainbow was stood, hand laced seductively on her hips as Gordon sat on the bed; feeling himself get a little hot under the collar.

"So Gordon," she said seductively, caressing his cheek with her hands, "Are you just going to sit there, or are you going to help me get out of this dress?"

Rainbow turned around, inviting Gordon to remove the dress. He stood up, raised his trembling hands and fumbled at the small zip; slowly moving it down to just above her tail. Rainbow turned around and began to carefully pull the dress down, revealing her exposed breasts in all their ample glory.

"You didn't wear a bra?"

"Nope. Rarity designed the dress in such a way that I wouldn't need one."

Gordon just stood there, blushing as he gawked at her breasts.

"Well, what do you think?" she asked, giving them a jiggle.

"They're very....ample and....look very nice," he replied, flustered.

Rainbow rolled her eyes, "Just like this morning. You see my breasts and you go all weak at the knees."

Before Gordon could react, Rainbow stepped forward, turned around and bent over to pick up her dress; making sure to give Gordon an excellent view of her plot and shaking her tail in the process. She stood back up again after taking several seconds to pick the dress up, a process that should have taken no longer than two seconds, and hung it up with the hanger Rarity provided.

She strutted over back to Gordon and began unbuttoning his shirt. After unbuttoning all the buttons she pulled his shirt off over his head, once again exposing his scarred torso. Injuries sustained from combat tours and that car crash.

Rainbow winced at the sight of his scars, disturbed someone could be injured in such a way.

"Does that ever hurt?" she asked, nodding to his chest.

"Sometimes, but it's negligible. Nothing to worry about," he dismissed casually before noting her cutie mark, "I didn't ask before, but is that your...cutie mark?" he asked, almost vomiting at the cutesy name.

"Yeah. The ones on our upper arms most ponies usually see, but the ones on our flanks are private. Sometimes not even friends see them."

"So I'm privileged to see yours?"

"Greatly so."

Gordon removed his socks then stood up and and unbuckled his belt and allowed his trousers to fall to his feet. Picking them up and draping them over the back of the chair she took Rainbow by then hand and lead her over to the bed.

"Do you want to snuggle together again, or would you like to sleep on your own?"

A look of panic flashed in Rainbow's eyes as she tightly hugged Gordon, "No, I wanna snuggle!"

"Then let's get in," he said, stifling a laugh.

The two got into bed and quickly made themselves comfortable, Rainbow wrapping her arms around Gordon and resting her head on his chest. Gordon switched off the bedside lamp, blanketing the room in darkness. He moved his arm back under the quilt and absent-mindedly placed his hand on Rainbow's flank cutie mark, causing Rainbow to moan in pleasure.

"Rainbow?"

"Do that.....do that again."

"What? This?" he replied, caressing her cutie mark again.

"Y-yeah....that," she replied.

Gordon continued to caress her cutie mark, making clockwise motions with his hand. Rainbow began moaning in pleasure again, making small up-and-down movements.

"Rainbow? Is this turning you on?"

"The cutie....marks....on our....flanks.....are...... very......erogenous," she moaned out, her pleasure increasing every second.

"What would happen if I caressed both at the same time?"

Rainbow immediately mounted herself on top of Gordon and placed his other hand on her other flank, covering her cutie mark.

"Rainbow?"

"I need this Gordon, I'm still in heat and I need pleasuring......badly."

Author's Notes:

Sorry for the long wait. I got distracted with my other stories and playing Breath of the Wild (A bloody brilliant game). Recently being having problems with hours at work. Last week I could count on one hand how many hours I worked, and this week is barely any better. Still trying to find work elsewhere though.

I described Rainbow's dress the best I could. Dresses aren't my area of expertise, but here's a link that gives and idea of how it looks. http://www.promuk.co.uk/amazing-gold-ivory-mermaid-sweetheart-sweep-train-stretch-satin-prom-dresses-prjt04-0758.html

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