After a battle of trying to get Mystogan to remove his pants. Rarity finally got him to remove them so she could examine the structure of them. Mystogan sat on the stand again, now nearly naked save for his boxers. he stares at Rarity unamused. arms crossed over his chest. he gives him a sheepish smile and floats over a black robe for him to cover up with. He quickly slides it on and ties it closed.

"Geez Rarity..one would think you are trying to strip me down fully naked..."

"Sorry Raven..just want to make sure I have everything I need for this incredible ew line I have brewing in my mind...its going to be fabulous!"

Mystogan shook his head, but smiled to her and nodded

"I am sure you will do more than satisfactory, Rarity. Even though this kind of clothing is a little too,,bright and colorful for me. I am sure you make more than enough money doing this."

"Mhmm, I am quite proud of what has become of my shop. I have others scattered about in Equestria."

"Ah, so this world is called Equestria then?"

"That it is. Alright sweetie, I am finished, you can have them back now."

She said as she floated his clothing over to him, he snatches it out of the air and begins to frantically get dressed again. Rarity sneaking a peek before he gets fully clothed. Mystogan finally gets his shoes on, happy to have his body covered once more. Rarity couldn't help but giggle lightly

"You know...you shouldn't be ashamed of the body you possess. You are a little on the thin side, but I am sure you are still growing. And when you are done, I bet you won't be able to keep the mares off you."

"I..don't think about things like that Rarity. I never had the chance to worry about girls or anything like a normal guy would. I was too busy planning out strategies and thinking 'How will I survive the next fight? How close will I come to death?'. That sort of thing. I don't know if I will ever stop thinking that. Even in this world."

Rarity sat down next to Mystogan on the couch he had sat on, facing him with a serious look and wrapping him into a warm hug, pulling him closely and running her fingers through his long black hair.

"Listen Raven...I don't know what you went through in your world. And I will never be able to imagine it I am sure. But, you are safe here from all of that. Here..you don't have to worry about those horrid monsters ever hurting you like they did again. All I can say is...leave your worries behind. You have come to this world, and who knows if you will return to your own. My question is. Do you ever want to even go back?"

Mystogan hesitantly wrapped his arms around her, but when he did, he didn't let go. She smelled..really nice, and her arms around him and pressed against her body, it feel warm and safe. He weighed the good and bad in his mind for a moment. And it definitely seemed that the bad was strongly out weighting the good. Away from all the aragami, away from all the pain and suffering he had to endure. And knowing he would never be reunited with his friends from Blood made the choice even easier to stay here. He answers her question by simply shaking his head, clinging to her a bit more, his fists grabbing at her shirt a little bit. Rarity b linked a few times when he did this, but understood exactly what he was thinking. She closed her eyes and continued petting him on his head.

"You fought bravely and tirelessly for your kind Raven...but you are here now. And you deserve a rest. a little time of peace for you to enjoy and do things you never got to do. And once you make more friends here. You will understand what I am talking about."

After awhile, he releases his grip on ehr and pulls away, nodding to her.

"Thank you Rarity. You are really too kind. And I really needed that hug. Can't remember that last time I felt one that was so...warm and safe."

"You are most welcome! Feel free to hug me anytime you want to, handsome."

"Uuh...thank you again.."

He said as he looks away with another blush. Just then, the door opened, the sound of the bell ringing out through the shop as the door hit it. a voice called out.

"Rarity, are you here? I have come to return that book you lent to me!"

"Oh this is perfect, one of my friends are here right now! Please, wait here Raven."

She said as she got up and ran out the room and around the corner

"Oh Twilight, you simply must come and meet a new friend of mine. He is an absolute gentlecolt, and he isn't even from this world!"

'Not fromthis world' was all that the lavender alicorn needed to hear. he wings lifting in excitement as she bounces on her hooves. She quickly follows Rarity to the back room and peeks in at the new being.

"Twilight, this is Raven. Raven, this is Twilight Sparkle, one of my best friends, and the Princess Of Friendship."

As he turned around to greet her, Twilight teleported right in front of him, a big smile on ehr face as she looks him up and down.

"Oh wow...he is slighty similar to us went it comes to the design of his body, but he has no fur,no muzzle or anything of that nature. He has feet, not ooves. And his eyes are lovely...such a deep blue. What are you if I may ask?"

Mystogan steps back a bit to give himself some space, but she moves forward.

"I-I am a human..there is nothing really special about it..well I am mostly human anyways."

When he finally got a chance to look at her, she was wearing a form fitting white blouse, and black skirt which came down to her mid thigh and black stockings. her bust size was between a very large C and right near a D. And she had curves in all the right spots, especially a lovely rear. The opposite of Rarity, who he figured was one of those females who like to watch their figures.

"Oooh you are something else as well?"

"Yeah..I am technically an aragami."

"And what is an aragami?"

"Twilight stop pressuring the poor thing. he has been through a lot in the passed couple of day. And pelting him with questions isn't going to make it any easier on him..."

Rarity said with her arms folded. Twilight realized she was in her habits again and blushes lightly with a sheepish smile, backing away from him.

"Oops..sorry...I tend to get rather excited easily when there is something new to be known. I am Twilight Sparkle, it is a pleasure to meet you sir."

Mystogan let out a sigh as Rarity called her off, smiling to her as if saying 'Thank you.' then looks back to Twilight.

"The only name I can offer you now is Raven. But it's a pleasure to meet you as well Twilight. But, if you want to know more. Ask Rarity..she gave me someone to confide in. I really don't feel like explaining it again."

(And nor do I, bud.)

After Rarity had explained what she knew so far about her new friend to Twilight. Who as usual had a notepad and pencil just for such occasions stuffed in her bra. Mystogan was looking out the window watching the ponies go about what they were doing. Twilight was entranced at the new information she had gathered about this being.

"So..if that armlet broke and fell of his wrist...he would become a full aragami?"

"That is what he told me dear. Its quite a frightening thought if I say so. Which is why he is so adamant about not letting anyone even touch it."

"And these 'oracle cells', they sound so fascinating. Do you think he would let me experiment with him?"

"Twilight! He is right there you know?! How could you even ask that of him?!"

"It's okay rarity..I understand her wanting to know more about me and what is in my body. But to answer your question Twilight, no..."

Twilight lowered her head and pouted.

"At least not yet anyways."

She perked right back up and smiled a big smile.

"Really?! You will let me in the future?!"

"Yes, but on one condition. You take the time to get to know me, and don't rush. Then I will let you run your tests. No cutting meopen or anything like that though. We have a deal?"

She jumped up and down excitedly

"Yes, yes we do!"

Mystogan gave a small smile and nodded. He then looked out the window and rubbed his chin in thought.

"Now the question is..where will I sleep tonight? I don't exactly have a home here."

"Well Raven, you are always welcome to share my bed..I certainly wouldn't mind someone to cuddle up with for awhile.." Rarity said with a warm smile and a bat of her eyelashes. Mystogan's face turned full beet red after that. Twilight puffing her cheeks and glaring at ehr friend, who was giggling.

"Now hold on Rarity! He needs to have his own bed. And I have plenty of spare bedrooms at the castle. He can come stay with me!"

"Oh come now Twilight, you and I both know that he isn't safe around you..not yet anyways. For al we know, you can experiment on him while he sleeps. He would be much safer in my arms at night for awhile rather than have him being watched and prodded at as he slumbers!"

Twilight was about to protest, but she knew Rarity had her pegged and wouldn't deny it. Meanwhile Mystogan quietly slips out of the room, trying to cool himself off at the thought of sharing a bed with a female. It both excited him and made him nervous. She was so pretty, and warm and soft. But surely she wouldn't try anything sexual right? She seems like she has more class than that. yeah, things would be alright...right?

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--Canterlot Castle, Throne Room--

Two alicorns stand on one of the side balconies of the room, discussing with one another, a tall, curvy white one who stood about seven feet tall, and another dark blue one who was also curvy, but slightly less than her sister.

"Tia...I trust you know what has happened earlier in the passed two days?"

"Indeed Lulu...we have a guest from another world here in Equestria. And there is something about him that frightens me..."

"Me to Tia...but he seems so..simple and ordinary. But something is stirring within him. Shall I try and slip into his dreams once he falls into slumber tonight?"

"Yes sister, but do it unknowingly. For all we know..he could be an ally in the future. For now though...let the young one try and make friends with Twilight and the others. I am sure that he will warm up to all of them..eventually. Have we learned a name yet?"

"He is going by the name 'Raven', but I suspect he isn't showing his real name simply because of..well, being in a new world."

"Whatever he is...it has to do with that...item around his wrist. For what I don't know. Just have the agents keep a watchful eye on him."

"Indeed,I shall send the order, Tia."

"Also, have the guards escort him here tomorrow afternoon. For now, we let the young stallion rest."

"I agree sister."

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--Back in Ponyville--

After the fight between Rarity and Twilight died down, and of course Rarity won, Mystogan was sitting in the main room, listening to his MP3 player, which he was surprised that it didn't get destroyed. He was just sitting there, eyes closed and in deep thought. Until he felt something poking at his shoulder he opens his eyes and looks over to see a pair of big green eyes looking into his. What is with these ponies getting so close to him?! He takes out his earbuds and lowers his gaze at the pony, she was wearing a pink t-shirt and a purple skirt with pink stockings. Yep,she looked about sixteen.

"Can I..help you with something?"

He asked the pony

"Oh wow..so you can take our language..."

"Well, it seems we share the same one..so yeah."

She giggled and pounced on the couch, crawling between his legs with a big smile

"My name is Sweetie Belle, I am Rarity's little sister. What's your name mister?"

"Raven. It's a pleasure to meet you Sweetie Belle."

Shesmiled and crwled closer, then sits on her hindlegs as she continues to stare at him.

"Rarity told me you were handsome...but I never would have thought someone new to our world would be this cool..."

"Uh..thanks..she told me that you probably would have thought that. but really, I am no one special..really."

"Well, she told me that you were only two years older than me and my friends...maybe..you could be my friend as well? And get to know my friends?"

Mystogan thought on it for a moment, rubbing his chin in thought. Then chuckled and offered her a smile.

"You really want to be friends with an unfamiliar being who just popped out of nowhere two days ago?"

"Why not? You may be different, but at least you are an evil pony. Your not evil...are you?"

Mystogan could help but let out a hardy laugh as she asked them, he reached up and patted her on the head gently

"NO silly girl, I am not evil. I promise. And yes, I would like to get to know you and your friends. Maybe we could all hang out sometime."

Sweetie Belle bounces a bit and claps her hands together.

"Yay! I am excited about this!"

She said with that little voice break she always has

Rarity came into the room, arms folded under her bust and arching a brow at her little sister.

"Sweetie Belle...I told you not to disturb him..."

"But Rarity I just wanted to.."

Mystogan puts his hand up at Rarity

"it's fine Rarity, she isn't bugging me. She is..actually quite adorable. And I agreed to meet her friends as well."

"Well look at you darling..already starting to claim the hearts of fillies around you."

She said teasingly, sticking her tongue out at him, Sweetie Belle blushing darkly

"I..I am not Rarity. I just offered to meet her friends and potential friendship. After all, Iam eighteen and she is sixteen. I am technically an adult now so wouldn't that be frowned upon?"

Hmmm..not really dear. You have a two year age gap. You could be with her if you so chose."

Mystogan facepalmed

"Not helping Rarity..."

"Hehe...you are just too adorable, Raven. Anyways, its bath time! then it's straight to bed. Let's go mister!"

"Bath time? Alright then."

He said as he got up and followed her.She was expecting him to say no to sharing a bath, and was quite surprised.

"I..was expecting an argument from you Raven.."

"Well, back in my world, we had co-ed baths in the branches I stayed at. The boys and girls didn't really care if they saw each other naked. Like I said, we had no time to worry about that."

"Well then...I suppose you won't mind if Sweetie Belle joins us then?"

"Nope, not at all. I mean it's just bathing right?"

"Right!"

Sweetie Belle blurted out.

All three of them walked into the rather large bathroom of the upper floor of the shop. Rarity already having closed down the shop for the evening. As they entered the bathroom, They began to remove their clothing, Mystogan facing away from them as he did.

"You two go ahead in get in first, once you are submerged I will join you."

"Hehe, you sure you don't want to sneak a peek at me Raven?"

His face turned red at the thought

"Honestly...yes I do want a peek. But i'm not gonna.."

Rarity giggled at him, so did Sweetie Belle

"At least you are honest..but still such a gentlecolt about it."

As the sisters got into the hot water,which now filled the room with steam, they called out to him.

"Okay darling, we are all settled. Your turn!"

Mystogan nodded and turned to face them, but remembering his bandages he stopped

"Something wrong Raven?"

"Well...my bandages.."

"Oh don't worry about them. They are water resistant! I made them myself!"

Mystogan blinks, but nods and makes his way into the tub slowly. Apparently it was indeed large enough to fit three beings, and still have plenty of room. Mystogan sat down and closed his eyes, enjoying the hot water and began scrubbing himself with a bar of soap that he had found in a tray on the wall next to the rub. Suddenly he felt two soft mounds of flesh against his back, and a pair ofwhite arms wraparound him gently. Mystogan tenses up hard

"R-rarity? What are you-?"

"I am going to help you scrub down sweetheart."

"B-b-but...your body against mine like that..it's.."

"You said you shared baths with females before, right?"

"Y-yeah but we didn't get so close!"

"Well, you are in a world where things are different here. And bath time with friends is a time of bonding. And you are our guest here. So its only right we take care of you. Right Sweetie Belle?"

"Mhmm!"

"So this is...normal for you all? You just...bathe together with friends and get this close? Be it male or female?"

"That we do. now then, Sweetie Belle, you scrub his front while I get his back. just avoid his bits"

"Gotcha!"

Mystogan couldn't even believe what was going on.Two females scrubbing him down like they were family or something. And they just acted so casually with him. After they bathed, they got out of the tub. Mystogan dried off and slid on his boxers. Quickly makeing his way out of the bathroom, holding his hand to his chest, feeling his heart race a million miles an hour.

"If the aragami won't get to kill me..this will.."

"Alright Raven, time for bed. Follow me to my room please."

Goodnight Raven, bath time was fun!"

Sweetie belle said as she ran passed him to her room. Rarity taking his hand into hers as she lead him along. She was wearing nothing but a towel. he was doing his best to refrain from starring. And dear God it was hard to do. As trhey entered her room, she shut the door behind her, walking to the side of her bed and pulling her towel off. And sliding onto the bed,patting the space next to her.

"Come on sweetie, don't be shy."

She said teasingly. Mystogan gulped hard as he slowly approached the bed, eyes averted away from her as he slid in and under the blanket.

"You know..you could look if you want to. You are a healthy young stallion and its only natural."

"Rarity...I don't understand how you could be so...open with me.I am sure if another male pony slept with you. You would cover up...right?"

Rarity giggled and scooted closer to him under the blankets, pressing her warm and soft body against his and wrapping her arms around his torso and her legs around his.

"Raven, I can tell by the way you act around females. You are a male and you stare. But I know you restrain yourself from touching or even acting like a complete fool when around them. That is something to be admired, dear. I know you don't want sexual contact. And I amnot offering that to you...at least..not yet anyways. But the things we did today..are what friends do. And sharing a bed when a friend has nowhere to sleep is one of them. I just happen to enjoy your company and wish to cuddle you is all. Don't be so tense sweetheart...just relax."

Mystogan inhales, and exhales slowly, nodding and turning to face her, wrapping his arms around her and pulling in closely. Rarity smiles gently and runs her fingers through his hair as she did earlier.

"Rarity..I don't know why....but when you explain these things to me...I feel alright with you...its like a warmth that was missing in my life as i grew up."

"And you feel safe with me darling? is that what you are saying?"

"I do."

"Well, that's what momma is here for."

She said teasingly. Mystogan chuckled lightly at that, slowly beginning to close his eyes as he drifts off into a deep sleep...something he hasn't done in years. When he is finally asleep, Rarity smiles and pulls him closer,closing ehr own eyes.

"Even as a a young adult and a solider, he still needs a bit of affection and love...sweet dreams Raven."

She said before she kissed his forehead gently.

Author's Notes:

Honestly..just wrote what came to mind as usual. You don't like it, fine. You do, awesome. :P Until it gets approved, this is all I am writing. And no, rarity will not be a romantic interest here, if anything she will more like a big sister/mother figure to Mystogan. As for his romantic interest...i am not sure.

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