My head pounds as I'm slowly awoken by something moving along my legs, as I feel the weight shift against my lower body I also notice that my pillow seems to be slowly rising and lowering bellow me. Finally opening my own eyes I immediately notice that my pillow is instead the sleeping form of Mythic as her white coat slowly rises and falls with every breath. Looking at my legs I notice Applejack shuffling slightly as her hooves seem to wrap around my legs as though it was her own pillow. I give a quiet sigh of relief as I find myself to be fully clothed, memories of the previous night slowly return to me as I recall lots of drinking and dancing. By the end of the night, we made our way back towards Windy's home in Canterlot to spend the night.

Groaning I finally sit up and rub my hands over my eyes, my mouth is incredibly dry as I can still taste the alcohol from the previous night. Trying to move my legs I find Applejacks grip to be firm as she tightens her hold instinctively. "Applejack?" She gives a soft grunt as she slowly wakes up, her stetson threatening to fall off the side of her head. "Applejack... give me back my legs." Hesitantly she lifts her head as her eyes creak open to lock on to mine. "Come on... I'm not a teddy bear."

Yawning she finally releases my legs returning control to me, "What time is it?"

Lifting my wrist I glance at my watch, "09:30, so we've only had a few hours sleep."

"I'm used to little sleep... but this is ridiculous." Sitting up she adjusts her stetson as she glances at Mythic, "She clearly ain't used to it either."

Tilting my head I prod Mythics chest. She doesn't even seem to respond to my attempt at waking her. "She'll be out of it for a few hours." Looking around the rest of the room I rub my beard as I notice Honeydew curled up on the edge of the bed yet can't find the other two, "Where are the others?"

"Beats me. Windy and Sunrise stayed in her room so they're still probably asleep."

Climbing off the bed my body immediately sways as I'm pretty sure if I took a breath test from home it would say that I was still pissed. Looking back to Applejack her body seems to sway as she stands alongside me, "Come on. Let's find Windy, get some breakfast then head back to Ponyville. No doubt you've got work."

Walking out of the bedroom we slowly stumble through the hallway, "Big Mac is doing all the work today, since I'm running the farm tomorrow he said it he'd let me rest today." Before I can respond the sound of a very satisfied female moan bellows out from the neighbouring room. Applejack and I freeze as we glance to one another, still being pumped up with alcohol I go against my better judgement and push down on the doors handle before letting the door open.

Inside I can see Windy splayed out on her back with a satisfied grin on her face as she pants heavily, resting between her hindlegs is Sunrise who turns her head to look at us in the doorway. Grinning she lifts her forehoof to wipe her muzzle, "Morning guys."

Regaining some control, Windy lifts her head and waves at us. "I didn't know... you two were awake."

I slowly shift my gaze to Applejack who brings her stetson over her head in an attempt to hide her blushing face, "Yeah... it seems you two have been awake for a while."

Chuckling, Honeydew turns her head back to Windy. "Yeah, we have."

Windy matches her friends chuckle as I glance at Honeydew, "You're reinforcing the stereotype of the navy being gay again."

"I know."

Cocking a brow I rest my hand in my pockets as I look at Windy, "So... is this mare number two?"

Windy shakes her head, "No. Me and Honeydew have been together before, friends with benefits." A sudden grin forms on Windy's face as she wiggles her eyebrows, "You two could always join us. I'll hit two milestones in one go, being with two mares along with a human."

I freeze as Applejack and I once again share a glance. Clearing my throat I take a step back, "Umm... tempting. However, I think we're gonna pass." I'm pretty sure if I was single I'd be jumping all over that offer. I've never been in a three-way, let alone a foursome.

Honeydew only shrugs, "Meh... your loss." Turning back she buries her head between Windy's hindlegs causing her to gasp in surprise.

"Okay then... We're gonna shoot off and leave... you two to it. Have fun." Quickly closing the door I turn to Applejack who seems to have turned the brightest shade of red. "Well, I'm sure Sunny will appreciate me telling her that I've watched her sister getting eaten out." Rubbing my beard I continue to move down the hallway, "Come on. Let's get back to Ponyville."

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Catching a train back to Ponyville we were able to make it back to town just before noon, Applejack was still clearly tired from the night before as she ended up falling asleep against me on the train. I didn't particularly mind, being crammed in the back of Mastiffs and Warrior IFV on a regular basis meant that I was used to having people constantly leaning against me. During the train ride, I decided to idly flick through the photos on my phone from home focusing particularly on nights out with friends. It was good to spend the night out with the girls, it felt just like home, but I can't help but feel a bit down as I think about my friends back home.

As the train pulls up at the station in Ponyville I rub my hand over my heavy eyelids as I carefully rock Applejack back and forth, "Applejack, wake up?" Slowly she opens her eyes as she looks up at me, "Enjoy your nap?" Nodding she removes her forehooves from around my left arm as she sits up.

Rubbing her eyes she release a yawn, "Are we in Ponyville?"

I find her yawn to be contagious as I find myself copying her actions, "We are. You gonna head back to the farm?"

"Yeah. I should check on Granny, make sure she's alright. What about you?"

Shrugging I get up from my seat, "I don't know. I might stop by Rarity's and see about getting some new clothes."

"New clothes? Ain't you got plenty so far?"

"Yeah, but they're for the winter and early spring. I need to get some for the hot weather, maybe get some shorts and even a pair of swimming trunks."

As we step onto the train platform, Applejack releases another yawn. "Swimming trunks? Really?"

"What?" I ask in a defensive tone. "I like to go for a swim every now and then. I don't exactly plan on skinny dipping."

Chuckling Applejack steps to the side, "I'll leave y'all to it, then. You still able to help me on the farm tomorrow?"

"Yeah. I'll come around just before midday."

"Great," Applejack responds with a soft smile. "See y'all tomorrow." Turning away she seems to walk away with a bit more spring in her step. Watching her as she leaves I leave the station and make my way towards Rarity's. Looking to the sky overhead I'm unable to find a cloud for miles around, the cool breeze as a nice way to keep me cool despite the warm temperature. Navigating the last few streets I can see a number of guards going about their regular duties, patrolling along the residential streets the two guards nod towards me which I quickly return.

Reaching the boutique I notice the sign on the door stating that the shop is open and make my way straight inside. As I step inside I can hear Rarity's voice come from the changing rooms, "He'll absolutely adore it, darling."

"Do you think so?" Sunny's voice responds with a slight hint of embarrassment.

"But of course. What stallion doesn't appreciate his marefriend dressing up to add a little flair to their love life?" Okay... I've definitely come here at the wrong time. As I'm about to turn to head out the door it closes behind me causing the bell to ring. "Would you excuse me for a moment?" Before I can reach for the handle I hear Rarity's hoofsteps as she enters the main room, "John, what a pleasure to see you. I trust that you're feeling better?"

Before I can respond the sound of a small box clattering to the floor can be heard from the changing room. "John?" Sunny's voice calls out.

"Yes, it's me, Sunny." Turning around I smile to Rarity, "And I'm feeling much better, Rarity. Thank you. Well, I was until I decided to get absolutely plastered last night." Stepping up to Rarity I call out towards Sunny, "I saw your sister while I was in Canterlot."

"What!?" Something else clatters to the floor before the changing room door opens. "How did you come across her?" In her haste to come and ask me, it seems that she forgot that she was dressed up. My eyes widen when I notice that she's dressed up in lingerie. A laced scarlet red corset sits tight against her torso with small gaps revealing her fur underneath, a set of lacey panties are secured over her rump with a set of black fishnet stocking being supported on her hindlegs with suspenders connected to the bottom of the corset. A partially see-through gown rest against her back and over her tail as it seems to wrap around the back of her body.

"Well... I never thought I'd see the day where a pony decided to dress up in lingerie." Sunny's eyes quickly lower to look at herself before she tries to jump back into the changing room, as she turns I notice a small heart is cut into the panties revealing her sex. "Why the hell are you embarrassed? Everyone walks around naked. How is it suddenly bad to have some clothing on?" As she jumps back into the changing room I turn my head to Rarity, "Why is she dressed up?"

Rarity clears her throat as she looks back at me, "It's for Chaser. It's his birthday on Sunday so she wants to give him a... special present."

Grinning I scratch my beard, "Yeah, that bastard will probably like that." I can't help but hate the fact that I didn't even know that Chaser's birthday was coming up, if I remember correctly he should be turning thirty-five. Shit... I never even bothered to learn when Luna's birthday is! Fuck! What if I missed it?

"John? Is everything alright? You look as though you've forgotten something important."

Yeah... possibly my girlfriend's birthday! I need to think of a way of asking her about Luna's birthday without raising suspicion. Nodding I rub my face as an idea comes to me. "Yeah, I'm fine. Rarity, do the Princesses have military processions on their birthday?"

Rarity pauses as she thinks about it, "Celestia doesn't. However Princess Luna has since her return, she always had more pride in the military and loved the tradition of it. Why?"

Yes! I can ask about her birthday without raising suspicion. "Well... as an officer in her Guard I want to know if she has a birthday ceremony I need to prepare for. So when is her birthday?"

"I believe it is 30th of August. You were still in the Griffin Empire last year, not to mention you hadn't been appointed to either the Lunar or Solar Guard, so I guess you had no reason to know."

"Okay, so I've got plenty of time then." As that panic attack finally comes to an end another thought crosses my mind. "How old is she? I know she's immortal but I never learnt her age."

Rarity brings her hoof to her muzzle as she tries to think, "I believe... she should be two-thousand and forty-one years old this year." Fucking hell. That's a bit of an age difference between us.

Opening the door to the changing room, Sunny steps back into the main room wearing nothing and levitating a small box alongside her. "You never told me how you met my sister."

Shrugging I step to the side, "It's hardly an interesting story. I was in Canterlot with Applejack and your sister recognised me. I do kinda stand out. You never told me that she was in the navy or the fact that she outranked you."

"She joined the same time that I joined the Guard. But what were you doing with her."

"I went out clubbing."

Sunny looks at me sceptically, "You went clubbing? With my sister? She didn't... try anything, did she?"

"Not with me. No."

"Not with you? What do you mean?"

Chuckling to myself I shake my head, "Do you really want to know?" Sunny nods her head. "I caught her this morning splayed out on her back with her friend face first in her pussy." Rarity averts her gaze with a light blush as Sunny's jaw seems to lower in shock. "Actually, I told a lie... she did try to get me involved to make it a group session."

"She did what!?" Sunny shouts as she turns red.

"She offered me a three-way, possibly even a foursome."

Sunny groans as she buries her face in her hoof, "I can't believe she did that. I should have known she'd make an advance."

"Well, you did tell her that we hooked up before." Sunny's face turns the brightest shade of red as she averts her gaze, Rarity seems to be trying to pretend that she isn't here as she tentatively listens to the gossip. "So you probably put the idea into her head." Chuckling I scratch my beard, "I'm sure Chaser will enjoy your present for him." Grinning I turn my head towards Rarity, "I came here hoping you could help me with something."

Regaining her composure, Rarity clears her throat. "Of course. What can I help you with?"

"I was hoping you could make a few sets of clothing for hotter temperatures. The clothing you've already made me is great, I just need something a little lighter for when it gets warmer."

"But of course, I would be happy to do that for you." Stepping to the side she levitates a notepad and quill alongside her and prepares to take notes, "What do you require?"

"I won't need much. Just a few pair of shorts and a set of swimming trunks."

Rarity jots them both down on her notepad, "How long are these shorts?"

Leaning down I rest my hands on my knees, "They should ideally reach down to my knees. Though I'd like a set of slightly longer ones as well if you could do that."

"It shouldn't be an issue. Though I must ask, why swimming trunks?" Before I respond Rarity steps to her design board, "Oh, right. Humans always wear clothes, so I suppose you have something for when you go swimming." Drawing some quick design sketches she looks back at me, "I shall begin working on them immediately. I take it you are wanting to go swimming sometime soon."

"I wouldn't mind it. I know some ponies go to the lake or the pool in town. I was hoping to go for a swim."

"Rainbow Dash had asked if Pinkie and I would join her at the lake this afternoon. How about I work on your swimming trunks immediately and we'll head out to join them."

"That sounds great." Stepping alongside Rarity I glance to the board and watch her as she works on her design. Turning my head to Sunny I watch her as she finally begins to recover from earlier, "Care to join us?"

Returning to our world she slowly nods, "Sure. It sounds like a good way to spend my day off." Stepping up to us, Sunny levitates a stack of coins alongside Rarity. "Thank you for the... outfit. I'm going to get this tucked away in my room then I'll join you both at the lake."

As Sunny leaves the store I can't help but chuckle softly, "So, you make lingerie?"

Rarity pauses as she looks over her shoulder at me, "It's a type of fashion I only touch on special occasions, but I can make it. Before you ask, I shall not be making any for you," Rarity adds with a slight grin on her muzzle.

"Aww, no fair. I think I'd look good in a set of sexy stocking," I joke as I give a little wiggle of my hips. Rarity rolls her eyes in response as the amused smile remains on her lips. As she continues to draw some concept art for my new clothing I point out various details and changes that would be required, particularly when it came to the swimming trunks. Working at a rapid pace I was surprised by how well she was able to design and potentially develop various pieces of clothing.

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By early afternoon, Rarity was successful at making me a pair of swimming shorts, the lightweight black material rests over my skin stopping just above the knees. Once she had finished creating the shorts I quickly changed into them as she selected a number of items to bring with us to the lake, and by I few items I mean a lot. I had to end up carrying a collapsible lounge chair along with a parasol under my arms as I followed Rarity towards the outskirts of the town where the lake is located.

As we move down a small incline I notice Rainbow and Pinkie who are already at the lake, as Rainbow sets out her own lounge chair I watch as Pinkie jumps off a rope swing into the water below. As we reach the side of the lake Rarity points out a space alongside Rainbow, "If you could set everything over there, darling, I'd appreciate it." Doing as I'm instructed I rest the lounge chair on the ground as I initially erect the parasol.

Cackling, Rainbow lifts her sunglasses as she watches me, "So Rarity has got you doing all the work for her? I thought officers bossed ponies around, not the other way around."

Digging the pole into the soft ground I glance towards Rainbow, "If she was in the army then I'd give orders. Have you also considered the fact that I might just be a gentleman who is helping the lady out?"

This only causes her to laugh more, "You're not a gentleman. In fact, you're the exact opposite."

Picking the lounge chair back up I fold out the legs from the frame as I give a sarcastic laugh, "Ha ha. Laugh it up, you weekend warrior." Setting the chair down I stand to the side as I begin to unbutton my shirt, "How did your training go?"

Resting her head back into her seat, Rainbow picks up a reflector and holds it against her chest. "It was only basic formations and flyover drills, I could have done it all in my sleep."

"It may seem boring but that stuff is important."

"Yeah, yeah. I know. It's just not exactly... exciting."

Undoing the last button on my shirt I peel it away from my back and move to the small basket of supplies Rarity brought with her, "Lots of stuff in the military isn't exciting. And when you get to see the excitement of combat, you'll be dreaming of the day where you can go back to boring mundane tasks." Taking my towel from the basket I move back to the other side of Rainbow and lay it alongside a pink towel which I can only guess is Pinkie's.

"I still blame you for the extra training," Rainbow adds with a slight grin. Lifting her head she rests the reflector against her chest, "How was the Wonderbolts race?"

"It was alright. I won a bet with Applejack so that's a plus, then we went out clubbing and got pretty drunk."

"Hold on," Rainbow states as she sits up. "You and Applejack... clubbing?"

"Yes. Clubbing." Stretching my arms I look back to her as Rarity gets comfortable in the seat. "We stayed out all night drinking and stayed over at Sunny's sisters." Out of the corner of my eye, I notice Sunny and Chaser as they make their way down the incline to join us at the lake, "And as if on queue here comes Sunny and the old man." I wait until the two reach us before leaning closer to Chaser, "Are you sure that you're up for this? I wouldn't want you throwing your back out."

Chaser give a sarcastic laugh as he shakes his head, "Still playing the old man card?"

"Of course I am. I shall play that card forever, until the day I die."

Scoffing he lays his towel alongside mine, "At the rate you keep picking up injuries, it won't be very long."

Grinning I rub my hand over the back of my neck, "You'll miss me when I'm gone."

"You keep telling yourself that." Before he can continue I run towards the lake and jump straight into the water, stretching my arms out I dive into the water submerging myself. I remain under the surface for a few seconds as I allow the cool water to run over my skin before finally resurfacing. Breaking through the water I run my hand over my face to wipe the water from my eyes before looking back towards the others, to my surprise I don't see any sign of Chaser. "You took your time kid," Turning my head I find Chaser treading water alongside me.

Chuckling I shake my head, "How the hell did you already get into the water?"

"Maybe I'm quicker than you? Also the fact that I can fly helps." Grinning he forces his hoof against the water splashing my face before he starts to swim away.

Chuckling I jump straight towards him, "You cheeky fucker." Swimming after him I'm unable to catch up to him as he outpaces me in the water, despite being built for flying he seems to be a fairly strong swimmer compared to me. Slowing my pace I come to a stop as I notice a plastic shark fin poking out of the water as it circles around me.

As the fin moves behind me I don't get any warning before Pinkie jumps out of the water and onto my back partially submerging me. "Johhny! Did I scare you? Did I?"

"Hardly, Pinkie. It's good to see you too." Grabbing onto her forehooves I move my body back causing us both to sink underneath the water before quickly resurfacing. As we come back up Pinkie laughs as she floats on her back across the surface of the water, despite her mane being waterlogged it still seems to retain its soft texture.

Hearing more splashing in the water I look around to see Sunny joining us in the water as she levitates two makeshift hoops which she seems to have made out of branches into the water as Rainbow kicks a ball into the lake from her seat. Grinning Sunny lifts the ball as she moves alongside Pinkie, "How about a game of water polo? Us two against you and Chaser?"

Grinning I look to Chaser as he slowly joins alongside me, "Sounds good to me. We'll let you ladies start the game." As Sunny and Pinkie swim towards their goal with determined smiles I glance to Chaser, "Try to keep up with me old man."

Chuckling he swims to the side, "Shouldn't I be saying that to you? You're the one who can't keep up with an old timer." As the two girls start off they begin to throw it between one another as they move towards our goal. Moving forward I intercept Sunny as Pinkie tries to pass the ball to her, leaping out of the water I use my height to stretch in order to catch the ball in flight. With the ball in my control, I pass it backwards to Chaser who easily catches it before I swim ahead. As he returns the ball to me, Pinkie tries to catch it only for me to once again use my height to outreach her. Repeating this process, Chaser and I are able to rapidly advance towards their goal before Chaser makes the scoring shot.

We continue our game for a while as we enjoy our time together in order to relax, despite the previous night I find myself with plenty of energy as I continue to take part in the game without tiring. We pause briefly as we notice Fluttershy joining bother Rainbow and Rarity alongside the lake. Deciding to call our game off, for the time being, the four of us make our way out of the water to join the others.

As we climb out of the water we immediately hear a large splash behind us indicating that something heavy has impacted the water. "Well, hello!" A masculine and familiar voice calls out from the water. Spinning around I find a certain large creature sitting on top of the water with his mixed legs crossed, Discord.

Scowling, my hands quickly clench into fists, "What the fuck are you doing here?"

"Now, now. Is that any way to greet somepony?" He asks with an innocent tone.

"When that person is a bloody traitor, I'd say that the greeting you just received is pretty fucking tame!" Stepping back into the water I stop as it rises up to my hips, "You're lucky I haven't got my gun or I'd put a bullet in your fucking skull!"

Discord chuckles as he rests his hands on his chest, "I highly doubt those weapons could harm me" -Vanishing in a flash he quickly reappears alongside me with his paw resting on my shoulder- "especially when I can teleport in a blink of the eye." Swinging a punch at him, his chest seems to separate as it temporarily leaps a few inches allowing my hand to pass through the gap before it seals up again. "I understand that things between us aren't exactly great."

"Great!? Why the fuck are you allowed to even walk the streets after what you did!?"

Stepping around me he runs his talon through his goatee beard, "Celestia has given me a royal pardon following circumstances. I've seen the error of my ways and wish to make amends. In fact" -clicking his talons a cardboard box hovers in front of me- "Consider this a peace offering." Without waiting for a response he disappears in a flash of light causing the box to fall, on instinct I reach out to grab the box.

Stepping out of the water I hesitantly open the flaps on the box and peer inside, my eyes widen in surprise as soon as I see what lies within. Reaching my hand inside I pull out a curved piece of black plastic with a small rusted metal rod attached to it, the plastic is heavily marked and scratched as I tilt it in my grip. It's the cocking handle for my SA-80. Dropping it back into the box I grab the next piece and examine the rusted and dented remains on the lower receiver. He's managed to get all the pieces.

I quickly search through the box and find that every single part of the SA-80 lies within including the only piece which had been previously recovered and is supposed to be sitting in my office. After spending time submerged in water and sustaining significant damage it's clear to see that the rifle is in no working condition. With all the pieces I may be able to replicate them in order to either recreate or replace the parts of the rifle in order to get it back in working order. It will take a lot of work and a long period of time, but the possibility is there.

It doesn't make up for all the shit you've pulled, Discord, but it's certainly a good start.