After dinner, Sombra bid his friends goodnight and headed for his room. He flopped onto the bed as the door clicked shut behind him, uttering a heavy sigh. His back cramped and he winced, arching it and hearing it click whereupon he groaned softly. He let his eyes flutter closed, feeling comforted by the darkness a moment.

--That festival today..-- he had to admit that he envied those ponies their freedom and confidence. What would the reaction be, he wondered, if he were to openly declare his-

"Mmm, now THAT'S a view!"

Sombra didn't even jump, just smiled lazily as he opened his eyes. He'd been expecting this visit, after all. The request, spoken without a word passing between them, had made his heart race eagerly.

“Can I come up to see you?” it had asked of him and Sombra had forced himself to stay composed and simply nod.

"You've seen it all already!" he teased now, as Discord hovered in the balcony doorway.

"Yes but it's always a pleasure, shall we say, to see you lounging around like that." Discord drifted over to the bed, setting himself next to the Alicorn.

He leaned down and stole a quick kiss whilst moving one hand to rub the pony's belly, eliciting a soft moan and sigh of comfort from Sombra. His body was so soft, warm and Discord noted how good he smelled. Lingering traces of a familiar shampoo brought back memories of sharing a shower...

And now that he knew all the details of Sombra's mating heat, he could smell the faint aroma of pheromones. Sombra had the most delicious scent…

Sombra hooked a foreleg around Discord's shoulders, caressing his neck as he indulged in another kiss, then another...

“So how did today go?” Discord asked as they parted, their fond hello finally over “did you talk to your aide?”

"He more or less explained what you did. That this will not fade until my appetite is suitably satisfied." Sombra sighed as he spoke, flushing slightly. His ears twitched and Discord had to rely on his willpower holding steady, to let his lover finish talking before he snuggled him.

“Well, that wont be a problem!” Discord winked, but Sombra couldn’t quite meet his eyes.

--I'm not sure how to say this..-- the pony thought, as he felt a jab of guilt.

“What's wrong?” Discord frowned softly as Sombra winced and glanced away from him. “What is it, my King?”

“It's...” Sombra sighed, allowing Discord's gentle hand to guide his chin up so their eyes met once more “I cannot help but feel embarrassed that I cannot control my own biological urges, Discord.”

“Firstly, it's nothing you're responsible for. It's a part of you being an Infinitum, apparently they're all horndogs.” Discord rolled his eyes and Sombra uttered a brief snort of laughter.

“Secondly,” Discord continued with a cheeky grin “I already told you I’ll help you get off. Your Infinitum sex drive? Meet a Draconequui's, we're almost as bad! Feel free to insert a smart ass response here, my dear Sombra.”

He made a gesture of handing the reins over to the stallion, “I await your sarcasm, my liege~”

“My word, I would never have guessed!” Sombra said with mock surprise, a smile curving his lips.

“Oi, cheeky.” Discord dead-panned and Sombra bit his lip, smiling. Discord kissed the pony gently, then nuzzled his nose.

“Anyway, you've nothing to feel awkward about.” Discord soothed, rubbing the pony's stomach again, heart pounding at how cute Sombra looked lying on his back like this. He swallowed down the urge to forget the topic at hand and just lavish attention on him.

Sombra blinked, head tilting inquisitively to one side. Part of him seen and responded to the look on Discord's face, but the other half wasn’t done worrying and elected to speak up again before his body got too excited.

“But, what if I'm forcing others around me to feel aroused? Like those two guards I caught having sex in the storage closet.” he shook his head at the memory and the surreal questioning that'd followed. “I cannot stand the thought of, albeit accidentally, interfering with other ponies love lives!”

“That must've been an interesting discovery!” Discord chuckled and Sombra gave him a weary look.

“I didn't SEE them, I just smelled sweat mixed with sex and when I dropped the keys as I left, those two returned them and admitted to what they'd done. It was my fault the first guard started feeling that way, he was the one I noticed was spacing out in the hallway outside my office, that stared at me strangely when I spoke to him. He must have, well, gotten a muzzle-full of these “pheromones” of mine.”

“It's not your fault, cutie,” Discord said “those two guards, they were already dating, correct?”

“Yes, I gathered as much by their dalliance in the cupboard,” Sombra said “their body language confirmed it.”

“Well, then there's your answer! All you did was amplify feelings they already had-” as Sombra opened his mouth to object, Discord pressed a finger to his lips and carried on “yes, they were ogling YOU, given you're the one giving off the vibes, but they didn't hit on you, did they? Just wandered off for a quick shag that you unfortunately rumbled them for. I get the feeling YOU'D have to instigate anything for it to progress. Your scent just kind of...enthrals them. They clearly find you attractive, otherwise I’d gather they'd just shrug and wonder why they’re thinking about sex.”

Sombra raised an eyebrow and Discord removed his finger from the pony's lips.

“You’re right. I'm sure as long as I keep my appetite under control, it should be OK...” he sighed, frowning a little “one thing bothers me though-”

“Don't worry, I have plenty of that lube-”

“Not that!” Sombra shook his head laughing “what concerns me is; when will it end?”

Discord frowned, deep in thought.

Then he had an idea.

“You said you assumed that first night where you ordered me to screw you silly was what started it. Right?”

“That is the theory, yes.” Sombra blinked at him.

“Sooo...maybe we just need to find your limit and go past it and that'll satisfy your urge?” the Draconequus shrugged with a quirk of an eyebrow.

“Maybe...” Sombra blushed at the ideas this was conjuring up and Discord grinned knowingly.

“If you have any particular manoeuvres you wanna try, now is the time, handsome!”

Sombra flushed again, but the excitement Discord always caused was unfolding again. A tingle ran down his back and he fought not to fidget.

“Horizontal, vertical, is it possible to fuck someone sideways?” Discord mused, stroking his goatee.

Sombra started chuckling softly, the chains of worry going slack as the Draconequus' silly humour cut away at them.

Discord continued, unaware “What about backwards? How would that even work? Pretty sure you cant walk on your hind legs for THAT long-”

Sombra burst into loud, unabashed guffaws, his body shaking from the suppressed laughter as it bubbled up.

“What are you laughing at?” Discord mock-scolded “you’re gonna be on the receiving end of it, you know!”

“Oh, I eagerly await it.” Sombra grinned, kissing Discord and hearing him groan as he impatiently returned it.

“I'm holding you to that~” Discord finished with a grin and was rewarded with the pony laughing afresh, eyes twinkling with amusement and relief.

His Sombra was smiling again and a natural smile at that, not a forced “I’m OK” kind of smile. It made Discord's heart ache and only increased the longing he had to eradicate anything that darkened his stallion's sky.

“Feeling better?” Discord said gently as he watched him, and his precious King nodded, body language far more comfortable now. It showed in the way his ears stood up straight, as opposed to lying flat as they did when he was sad or scared.

“Up you come!” He said in a chirpy voice as he sat back, helping the pony sit up. Sombra's crown had slipped slightly from all the intimate snuggling, mane spilling over one ear, so Discord gently removed the regalia and set it aside. He raised both hands and rubbed behind both of the pony's ears simultaneously.

Sombra's wings fluffed up softly and the pony closed his eyes, leaning into the gentle ministrations. An almost lustful groan escaped him as Discord massaged at the base of his ears and they twitched softly against the chaos being's hands.

“Even your ears are freakin' adorable.” Discord sighed happily. Sombra opened his eyes, planting a kiss on Discord's nose.

“Well, so are yours. I keep wanting to nibble on them~” Sombra returned, raising an eyebrow. Discord flushed at the compliment and Sombra rubbed his cheek against the Draconequus', a sweet equine gesture of affection.

Discord closed his eyes and let the contentment he felt become his whole world for a second. The feel of Sombra's cheek pressed to his, the warmth of his coat. The knowledge he'd banished Sombra's nightmares by making love to him, it was all….so MUCH.

He uttered a soft sigh, feeling his heart beating rapidly.

“Hm?” Hearing the sigh, Sombra ceased snuggling and moved back to look at Discord. Seeing a funny sort of look on the Draconequus' face, he was a little puzzled.

“Is something wrong?” he asked, peering closely at the chaos lord's face. Discord had oft asked him this question then proceeded to swiftly untangle whatever strife Sombra was in. Now, it felt right that he endeavour to do the same in turn. But first, he needed to find out what was wrong!

Discord seen Sombra's worried face and immediately did his best to assure him he was fine.

“No need to worry cutie, I was just thinking about things. You see, I never expected a hodge-podge creature like me would appeal to a pony.” he said honestly, as Sombra sat back on his haunches. The pony studied him a moment, frowning a little.

“Why would you not appeal?” he asked, sounding stern.

Discord nudged Sombra's nose with his own, smiling thoughtfully. “In case you hadn’t noticed, I make no sense! I read a book that pointed out ponies prefer a kind of symmetry in their partners, certain features for example. None of me matches any other bit.”

He gestured to his mix-and-match body parts, from legs to arms to horns.

“You’re a creature of chaos. I would be disappointed if you weren’t a marvel of everything and anything!” Sombra said stoutly and Discord flushed a little.

“Marvel?” he asked, voice genuinely squeaky from surprise. He'd never been called that before. Weird, a nuisance and a threat to Equestria, sure. Even “friend”, in his more recent years of reformation. But never a “marvel” of any kind.

“Yes.” Sombra stated firmly “an absolute marvel. No pony is as intriguing as you are, Discord. Symmetry? Bah!”

The pony gave a grand shrug, dismissing the concept with a sweep of his hoof.

“I don't care about THAT. Besides-” he smiled seductively as he looked at the Draconequus, loving how cute his ears were, that sexy goatee and long curve of his body “I’ve always admired you.”

Discord blushed at this honest, gentle appraisal. He twisted his fingers together as he tried to think of a way to thank his precious Sombra, for he wasn’t used to this much kind words, in all honesty. Aside from Fluttershy, nopony really talked with him much, or he ended up irritating them so much that they shouted at him to go away. Tia and Luna were nice enough to him and Luna HAD helped him get over his fear of asking Sombra out, but they were still more like acquaintances.

Sombra's heart thudded in his chest as he seen how adorable Discord looked, shyly twiddling his fingers and blushing cutely at the praise. For all the chaos lord's bluster and confidence, the King realised Discord cherished the good things said to him more then he ever let on and Sombra understood how much power a kind word had from his own experiences, both past and present. Discord was a very unique creature and Sombra had found himself drawn to this quality alongside the Draconequus' clever, witty and very dirty mind. The fact that he was so different was part of what made Sombra's heart race so fast around him.

“I like you just the way you are, make no mistake. So don’t you dare lose that confidence in yourself,” Sombra said gently, catching Discord's attention again “need I remind you of everything you've done for ME?”

He wrapped his forelegs around Discord and sealed his words with a soft kiss. When he released the chaos lord from his hold, Discord looked very happy, his tail was swishing eagerly and his wings gave a little flap.

Sombra smiled, nuzzling at Discord's chest, harking back to that first time when Discord's heart had clanged loudly and Sombra had joked about kick-starting it with a kiss in that same spot.

Discord met the pony's eyes as he straightened up, a cute smile on his face “that was the single cutest thing you could have done back then, my precious King.”

“Yours was going to such lengths just to ask me out.” Sombra chuckled and Discord beamed, scratching under his stallion's chin.

“Thank you, my sweet King. Nobody has ever made me feel like I mean so much before...” Discord said honestly.

Sombra kissed him as he lowered his hand.

“Get used to it.” he said in a husky voice and Discord noted the excited way Sombra's ears shivered. His heart raced and while he yearned to take the stallion again, right that second he was too innocently captivated by the things his King was saying.

Sombra nuzzled his lover's nose, getting his attention again.

“Do you fancy a drink?” Out of the corner of his eye, Sombra had caught sight of the cabinet where he kept special gifts and bottles of alcohol. “I’ve been reserving one particular bottle for special occasions and none are more deserving than those spent with you.”

A simple offer of a drink, sure, but also another little gesture that made Discord smile happily. He nodded wordlessly, wishing he could express what Sombra was giving him. Sharing so much of another's life, being so desired, he hadn't dared hope for this all his life. Yet now he had everything he'd ever yearned for, in this kind, strong and regal stallion. His Sombra.

He let Sombra up and the pony walked to the cabinet and selected a particular bottle while Discord fetched the glasses from the lower shelf of a nearby cupboard.

They sat themselves atop the couch opposite the bed and Sombra poured them some of the rich, plum coloured wine.

“Here's to-” the stallion began grandly-

“-Orgasms!” Discord piped up, earning a withering look from Sombra, but the stallion clinked his glass against his partners regardless.

“Mmm, this is nice.” Discord murmured after taking a swig, eyeing the bottle and nodding his approval.

“Yes, it was a gift from Haydon and Vorak, they told me it is a popular beverage at parties.” Sombra explained.

“Excellent! How are those two these days?” Discord asked.

“They’re doing exceedingly well! The trade link their kingdom and mine share has encouraged many ponies to visit their kingdom for business and holidays. Vorak is thrilled to see such an improvement in both financial and trade sectors. But it is not just MY kingdom he's linking to, he's in talks with the Crystal Empire now!”

“Impressive! They really took a shine to you, didn't they?”

Sombra smiled almost sadly “I think they see the sons they lost, in me. They use familial titles for me when I visit and the King has shared much of his families history on our talks together. I am glad I can help ease their loss, it cannot be easy losing both children.”

Discord nodded and wondered if anybody in HIS family ever thought about him-? He shook his head quickly, shoving the thought away, he didn't care!

“Discord..?” Sombra sighed, took a deep breath and blurted out “If my “drive” becomes too much, you’ll tell me, won't you?”

Discord raised an eyebrow and stared at the pony as Sombra casually sipped at the wine again. The monarch flushed under this mute scrutiny and averted his gaze to focus on the light shining off the wine bottle.

More seconds passed and Sombra at last broke his stare to look back at Discord. Who was still staring.

“W-what?” he stammered, going even redder.

“Just to confirm; you’re suggesting I'd take one look at you with a hard-on and go “nah?” My dear Sombra-”

Discord suddenly stopped talking and began looking about everywhere, even poking his head under the couch.

“What are you looking for?” Sombra asked, glancing around too out of habit, despite not having a clue what it was that the Draconequus sought.

“Your royal marbles! For going by THAT suggestion, clearly you’ve lost them!” Discord announced, sitting back up with a smug grin. Sombra flushed, uttering a sigh as he faced the Draconequus again.

“What? I'm serious. I haven’t felt this excited in a long time and I cannot resist you, you know that.” Discord scolded “don’t worry about MY sex drive, it's more than capable of meeting yours blow-for-blow. Or should that be blowjob-”

He felt the warmth of Sombra's muzzle butt against his shoulder, heard the pony start giggling uncontrollably.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the most childish royal in Equestria!” Discord made confetti burst from the air as he indicated Sombra.

A loud snort was his answer, muffled by the ponys face being buried in his coat.

“Yeah, don’t fret it. I'll see your horizontal tango and raise it an arse-grab!” Discord declared, prompting more laughter. Sombra finally sat up straight, wiping at his eyes. His face was red as a tomato but he looked so damn happy it made Discord grin.

“Ha! Made you laugh, now you’re off the hook!” Discord declared.

“Ah yes, I have not forgotten that promise I made. Very well, you win.” Sombra said with a smile.

“Score!~” Discord took another sip and set the glass down, wrapping an arm around Sombra and pulling him close to his chest. Sombra set his own glass aside and lifted his head to meet Discord's gaze. Discord didn't know what to say next, so he just settled for kissing the stallion, the taste of the wine mingling with the deliciousness of the kiss. Sombra pressed against him as his tongue slipped into the pony's mouth.

--Mmm, this is pretty hot- hay I have an idea-!-- the Draconequus had a light-bulb moment as they kissed. When they parted, Discord took a deep swig of the wine then tilted the pony's chip up to place another kiss on him, slowly feeding him the fragrant wine bit by bit.

Sombra swallowed it eagerly, a faint rumbling in his chest telling the Draconequus his precious pony was quite enjoying this.

When the wine had been swallowed, they pulled apart, both breathing heavily.

“Tastes even better~” Sombra purred, licking his lips.

“The wine or the kiss?” Discord murmured, brushing his thumb over Sombra's lower lip.

“Both.” This time Sombra drained HIS glass and they repeated the intimate taster. When they finally pulled apart Sombra was flushed, but his eyes shone with an enjoyment Discord was glad to see.

Keeping an arm wrapped around the King's waist, Discord moved the other hand to the stallion's belly and began moving it in slow, soft circles. Sombra purred softly, pressing against the roaming hand. The belly rub sent pleasant tingles down all his nerve endings, making his heart jump.

Discord widened the rub radius, moving to his chest and Sombra uttered a deep growl of pleasure that tickled at Discord's ear, followed swiftly by Sombra's fangs tugging at it gently.

“You do like a belly rub, don't you my King?” Discord groaned as Sombra played with his ear. The pony knew his weak spot for snuggling and wasn't letting up.

“Immensely.” Sombra said huskily as he relinquished the ear and snared Discord with a kiss.

Discord let both of his hands slide round to Sombra's sides now, rubbing under his wings. They fluffed up and Discord caught a scent of Sombra's pheromones again, they were sweeter than any smell imaginable.

“What do you say we get comfortable?” Discord said seductively, scooting back, leaning against the armrest and holding his arms out to the pony sat opposite him on the couch. Sombra blushed, heat starting in his stomach, little butterflies made of need and electricity mingling with his bloodstream and giving him a sensual rush. He nodded, gently stepping over so he was astride Discord's long curvy body-

The Draconequus' hands reached up and pulled him into his arms, so that the pony landed straddling his stomach. Their chests pressed together and Sombra's muzzle brushed his. He could feel the warmth of the pony's breath brushing his lips, see the light reflected in those crimson eyes. The warmth of him made Discord's pulse race.

“My King.” Discord said almost possessively as he drank in every detail of the monarch and it sent a jolt up Sombra's back to be called HIS.

“My Lord.” Sombra responded, referring to Discord's title. The Draconequus blushed but his eyes gleamed. He was mesmerized by the grace and elegance of the stallion sitting on his lap, looking at him so adoringly.

--Thank Celestia, for giving me something so good!-- the Draconequus thought as he kissed the pony fiercely, hearing him moan softly. He pressed his tongue to Sombra's lips and the pony eagerly parted them.

Sombra wrapped his forelegs around Discord, nipping and sucking on his lower lip as their tongues explored each others mouths. Soft grunts and muffled groans filled the room, the only other sounds those of birds chirping outside.

“Sombra..” Discord moaned as their lips parted at last, so they could breathe. He let his hands slide down Sombra's sides, cupping the stallion's ass and squeezing it gently. Sombra uttered a low moan, squirming against Discord's body. It was pretty arousing, feeling him grinding gently against him...

-- He likes ears, belly AND his rump~-- Discord made a mental note as he kissed Sombra whilst he squeezed the pony's rump again, far more firmly this time. Sombra moaned eagerly against his mouth as Discord rubbed his rear with slow, tantalizing motions.

“Mm, such a nice firm bottom~” Discord teased and Sombra smirked before locking lips with him again, continuing to grind against the hands as they rubbed and squeezed.

When Discord's tongue parted his lips once more and pushed their kiss even deeper, Sombra shifted one hoof from around Discord's neck and moved it down, grasping the Draconequus' cock and squeezing it gently, letting his hoof run down it's length and feeling it grow fully erect under his touch.

Discord dug his fingers into the soft flesh of the pony's rump as Sombra stroked him, sending sharp shivers up Sombra's spine. Spurred on by the sensation, the pony stroked his hoof upwards again, curling around the chaos lord's tip and squeezing a little harder this time.

“Sombra-!” Discord moaned as he ceased kissing him and looked down at the stallion's hoof, where it rested around his member.

Sombra met his eyes, it was clear what he wanted and Discord longed for it just as bad. The thrill of lovemaking with his beloved stallion made his pulse race like nothing else, he was hooked on the excitement and lust they shared. The fact HE brought such feelings and pleasures to his precious King was like an addiction.

He let Sombra rest against his chest, snapping his fingers and making a familiar tube appear. Sombra felt a surge of anticipation, his body craved what this Draconequus did to him. Freedom, pleasure and the world shrinking to just the two of them...

Once his fingers were slick and slippery, Discord tossed the tube aside and curved one arm around Sombra's back to hold him steady as the lubed-up hand brushed over Sombra's bottom before thrusting two fingers into him.

“Ahh..” Sombra arched his back, biting his lip and feeling a surge of heat race from his stomach to between his legs. Discord lowered his head, using his curvy body to his advantage and swirling his tongue around the pony's tip. Sombra groaned and bucked his hips a little, between Discord's hands and his mouth he didn't know which was getting him harder, faster.

A third finger joined the first two inside the stallions body, exploring and stretching the equines body for a fresh round. Sombra moaned eagerly, body clamping tightly around the exploring fingers as they thrust and pushed. Once the pony’s inner walls had been coated with enough lubricant, Discord withdrew his fingers, causing Sombra to sigh urgently.

“Mmm, get ready my King..” Discord whispered as he squeezed Sombra's bottom again and manoeuvred the stallion's body so the pre-cum soaked tip of his shaft pushed into the pony. Slowly, almost tortuously, he lowered the pony onto his member, taking pleasure in the heat and tightness of Sombra's rear, pushing inch by inch until he was fully sheathed inside him.

Once he was fully inside his King, Discord leant back, hands settling at Sombra's middle. He kissed the heavily aroused stallion, nuzzling and nipping at his neck, listening to his rapid pulse.

“Mmm, that feels good-!” Sombra groaned, using his muscles to squeeze the hot shaft inside him, lifting his hips a little as he did. Discord growled lustily, running his tail up Sombra's back with a swish. Sombra shivered, bracing his hooves either side of Discord.

"Let's take care of you, my King." Discord said softly, loving that near feral look in Sombra's eyes. The one that said "regality ends here, you’re dealing with a beast."

With a faint hum of magic, the shield surrounded them and the couch, so they could call out as loudly as they liked and not have to worry about being discovered.

With a sweet, quick kiss on Discord's lips, Sombra began. He braced his legs as he moved his body up and down, enjoying the sensation of the member rubbing against his inner walls.

Discord gripped Sombra's body firmly, helping guide the stallion as he moved, so with every plunge up into Sombra's body, he hit that sweet spot that made Sombra call out in ecstasy. The way the pony was grinding those hips was driving the chaos being wild...

“Yes, Discord-!” Sombra panted, tilting his head back as he felt the pleasure begin to build. Thick splashes of his own pre-cum covered Discord's stomach, more trickling down his length with each movement.

He moaned sharply as Discord propped himself up so he could wrap a hand around Sombra's member and stroke it firmly.

Sombra picked up the pace, the hard, throbbing shaft inside him filling him so perfectly-

Discord waited until he KNEW Sombra was closing to coming, then he made his move. His tail pushed against Sombra's back, nudging the pony forward onto Discord's chest. The Draconequus thrust his hips up one last time, grabbing and squeezing Sombra's rear tightly as he did. The pony cried out sharply as his body clenched tightly around Discord's cock, bringing the Draconequus to climax.

“Discord-!” Sombra gasped as he felt the thick heavy rush of Draconequui cum flood into him as Discord climaxed and he could feel his own peak approaching rapidly. He arched his back, wings snapping back as heavy pre-orgasm spasms ran through his body.

“Yes-” the pony growled, a low snarl of lust rumbling through him.

“That’s it,” Discord whispered as he curled one hand around the pony's highly sensitive member and squeezed once more “cum for me, my Umbrum stud!”

As the words rang in his ears, Sombra felt his shaft disgorge it's load, soaking both their lower bodies and the couch. The Draconequus held him close as Sombra's seed splattered their coats, its musky, delectable scent making Discord groan. He swiped his fingers over his coat, scooping up thick drops of it.

“Mmm, magnificent..”

Sombra opened his eyes, panting loudly, chest rising and falling rapidly. He seen Discord slowly licking each finger clean and swallowing leisurely. The chaos lord’s hand involuntarily squeezed the pony's member again as he swallowed and Sombra felt his shaft throb anew as an after-shock of the initial orgasm kicked in, making him continue for a moment more, fresh ropes of seed soaking Discord's coat.

“My my, so generous~” Discord purred, releasing the pony's shaft from his grip and mopping the fresh cum up as Sombra finished.

“You have that effect on me..” Sombra quoted the chaos lord from their first kiss as he nuzzled Discord's neck, then captured his lovers lips before the Draconequus could speak. He picked up on a sweet, sticky taste and grinned inside. Discord tasted of Sombra's own juices and it only made him feel more charged.

“That...was amazing...” Discord spoke at last as he let Sombra go “I had an inkling you were flexible, but that-whoo~”

Sombra flushed, resting happily against Discord's chest, rather enjoying the mix of domination and submission they'd just shared. The chaos lord's hands guiding him as he'd taken control...it turned him on pretty heavy. His ears trembled from the echo of his orgasm and Discord rubbed his back gently.

“Mmm...up you get my sweet.” Discord waited a few satisfying seconds before he helped the pony to stand, freeing his member from the stallions snug rear. He heard Sombra moan softly, but found he couldn't refrain from staring as thick trickles of semen ran down the inside of the King's thighs.

Sombra felt it and flushed softly, he'd need to pop to the bathroom for a moment-

“Turn around my love..” Discord whispered, as the pony made to dismount from the plush couch.

Sombra opened his mouth to ask why, then realised what Discord was looking at and felt his heart pound, knowing what the Draconequus wanted. He lay on the couch on his belly, rear perked up in the air. Discord groaned, tangling his fingers in Sombra's tail and draping it over the pony's back, then he sat forward so he could lick the trickles of cum from his partners legs. He heard Sombra moan eagerly and gripped the pony’s flank with both hands as he took pleasure in slowly, teasingly cleaning his semen from Sombra's soft coat. His tongue licked up the pony's legs from hooves to his bottom, briefly teasing the pony's entrance. The stallion's muscles shifted in reflex as the physical grooming continued.

--Ah, this feels good. I never thought I would be doing something like this.--- Sombra thought dizzily. But he felt that same sense of liberation again and it made him feel a world apart from his regal self. Did it have to be over?

He pushed the thought aside, focusing on the feel of the tongue lapping at his hindquarters.

"All clean, my King." Discord murmured as he sat back at last, his job done.

“Ah- thank you..” Sombra groaned in satisfaction as Discord gave his bottom a little pat, then realsied he didn't feel quite complete yet, that odd beast desire was not fully quelled. What should he do-?

--I need more from him, more OF him.- He bit his lip, making a faint sound in the back of his throat. He should move, just sit down-

Discord was about to suggest that Sombra set that gorgeous bottom down, when he heard the worried noise the King made. On a hunch, he peeked at the pony's undercarriage and seen that the Alicorn was hard again, fresh puddles of pre glistening on the fancy fabric beneath his stomach.

“Do you need more, my King?” Discord asked, craning his neck to peer round at him. Sombra angled his head to meet his gaze, face flushed and his coat sheened with sweat. He swallowed anxiously…

“All you need do is ask, my dear Sombra.” Discord reminded him.

“Y-yes..” Sombra whispered, “It is getting stronger, Discord, I need you- ngh!”

He cut off as Discord pushed his fingers into him once more, flexing and spreading them. The pony's body shuddered in bliss, fresh waves of longing rippling out from those exploring fingers. Discord licked his lips, Sombra looked so tantalizing…

--You really are a sight to behold, my King.-- the Draconequus thought. He hadn’t been joking about the Draconequui sex drives. He'd mentioned it briefly in his talk with Fluttershy, how the chaos beasts were pretty amorous, often enjoying a good round or three a day during mating season!

Now his sweet stallion wanted another ploughing and he'd promised to cater to his pony's every whim~.

“Mmm, well, roll over and-” he began, but Sombra cut him off.

“Mount me.” Sombra panted and Discord felt his brain go into overdrive at those words. Sombra wanted to do it on all fours? The very idea made Discord hard again and he let one hand caress his freshly aroused member, biting his lip to muffle a moan. His most popular fantasy had come to life: the pony was presenting and asking Discord to dominate him in the ultimate way.

“Sombra, are you sure?” he asked, releasing his shaft and running the hand over Sombra's ass and onto his back as he stood up atop the couch. He flexed the fingers still inside the pony and Sombra squeezed his body tightly around them with a whimper of need.

“I mean it..” Sombra flushed “I want you to get up on me and do me...”

Discord couldn’t have refused him for the world and nodded. He stood fully upright, removing his fingers and grasping Sombra's hips as he slowly pushed his shaft into him once more. Sombra uttered a satisfied moan as his body got what it longed for.

This mating heat thing was driving him crazy, but his beloved Discord was making it bearable, his affections doused the fire...

Discord decided to use his tail to help satisfy Sombra faster, give it a little extra spice. As he thrust into his lover, his tail curled round to slip under the pony's body. The feathery tip caressed Sombra's length, making the stallion cry out sharply and push back into each thrust.

Discord pumped his hips hard and fast, hilting his member fully inside the pony each time. He could feel Sombra's body trembling in anticipation, so eager for the chaos lord's climax. Discord tangled his fingers in Sombra lustrous tail and tugged it gently, making the pony moan loudly and squeeze his tight rear around the cock inside him as Discord rutted him.

They both came a lot faster second time round, already running high from the initial orgasm. Discord collapsed atop his lover as he finished coming, overspill surging out around his member and staining Sombra's thighs and couch even more.

“Discord...mmm...” Sombra said raggedly, closing his eyes as the climax began to fade, his pulse thundering in his ears.

The Draconequus withdrew from Sombra and the pony slumped to the couch, breathing heavily. This time he just lay there in contented silence as Discord wiped away the excess semen.

When he felt the Draconequus' tongue move away from his coat for the second time, the stallion finally sat himself up and was swiftly pulled into an embrace, with his back to Discord's chest.

“How do you feel, my King?” Discord whispered in his ear.

“Much...better..” Sombra panted, throat dry.

“Twice in a row, I must say I’m impressed my dear Sombra!” Discord chuckled. Two rounds of hot, steamy sex? What a day!

Sombra flushed, smiling drowsily.

“To bed, or the shower?” Discord asked.

“Shower,” Sombra chuckled lazily “I’m covered in this.”

“Indeed you are, do you fancy a tongue bath instead?” Discord teased. Sombra gave him a look and the Draconequus chuckled, picking the pony up and carrying him to the shower.

They had a quick wash and wing massage for Sombra, then stumbled into bed. There was no question Discord was staying, he didn't want to leave and Sombra sure as heck wasn't going to let him.

"You," Discord whispered as the cosied up together "are enough to drive anyone crazy."

“I’ll take that as a compliment." Sombra said with a gleam in his eyes as Discord wrapped his arms around him. Sombra yawned softly and Discord kissed the Alicorn's forehead then magicked the lights off. In the comforting darkness, Sombra whispered;

“Discord?”

“Yes, my dear Sombra?”

“Thank you..” there was so much said in those two words that Discord didn’t know what to say, so he just kissed him and caressed his back until the pony dozed off, before falling asleep himself.

Sombra woke before Discord the next day and he could not resist taking a moment to watch the sleeping Draconequus. He looked so happy, curled up on his side with his tail draping over the edge of the bed. Sombra left a gentle kiss on his cheek then silently crept over to the balcony.

Sombra let the balcony door click softly behind him and let out a sigh.

Birds flew by like feathery speed demons, chasing one another through the dawn sky. Sombra sat with his forelegs draped over the railings, the faint morning breeze ruffling his mane.

He flashed back to yesterday and the hot, orgasmic rutting. When he'd felt Discord's tongue caressing his most intimate area, he'd felt a faint surge of desire for more. It hadn’t stayed faint for long, ramping up like an alarm when Discord said he was done.

Sombra hadn't wanted it to be over…

Just how bad was this mating season going to get and why was his own body so set on this?

--It's not like it can tell it the one I’m sleeping with isn’t female, thus incapable of an heir.-- Sombra thought wryly, shaking his head.

But those moments, those times where he could let go of everything and just allow his lover to pleasure him- they were moments he didn't want to give up.

--I can't tell anypony yet, I'm not ready.- he sighed –I don't want the one thing that's made my life feel so new and exciting to be judged by a bunch of newspapers and my own staff!--

He had to envy those two guards he'd had to lecture, they seemed entirely unafraid. Why was HE such a coward?

It was because he didn't want to lose this. As he had thought before, the times when he and Discord just threw duty and caution aside and just made love- those were moments when he felt free. He wanted them so badly, wanted Discord and what the chaos lord did to him...

“You make the cutest faces when you're thinking.” Discord piped up and Sombra looked round at him as the Draconequus joined him outside.

“You look worried, are you sore?” Discord asked the first thing he could think of.

“I am not hurting, I am just….worried.” Sombra said falteringly.

“About what?” Discord asked.

“This mating thing." Sombra said bluntly.

"Still?" Discord teased lightly.

"I know I am sounding like a fractured record, my sweet lord, but what if it doesn’t stop? What if I put somepony at risk? I wish I could apologise for what I'm doing but I cannot let anypony else know about this, it would cause an uproar!”

Discord shrugged and ruffled the pony's mane.

“I'm not sure what to tell you, handsome. I don't know why your Infinitum mating thing is so confusing, or how long it lasts. Or even why Infinitums are made to go through this...But what I DO know is this; I'm going to do all I can to help you. By doing you. All I can.”

“That is most reassuring, I can rest easy now.” Sombra chuckled softly, grateful for Discord's innuendo-laden brand of comfort.

But Discord could still see the worry written all over his stallion's face, despite the King's jovial tone.

“You’re a crap liar, silly Sombra.” he teased, a nickname he'd given Sombra back at the start of their friendship. Sombra smiled a little and Discord continued his assurances.

“Whatever you need, my King, I will give to you if it's within my power. Especially if it's my wang. Now, tell me what's making those ears droop.”

“It's that report,” Sombra confessed, actually missing the phallic joke on account of his worrying “I...I’m scared, Discord. If we cannot work out what it's after- What if I start to lose myself and just become obsessed with sex and doing whatever these drives want me to do!?”

“I don't think it’ll go that far,” Discord said softly “you're not that kind of pony. You have a gentle, patient heart and you don’t believe in forcing anything. I know you and this is why I would do anything for you. I know you’ll be alright, so please trust me my King.”

“I will. You've always been able to see what I cannot. Thank you, Discord.” Sombra smiled, nuzzling his cheek briefly.

“I'm serious cutie,” Discord scolded gently “I don't know why that first night together started up your urge to mate, but together we'll figure out this while Infinitum thing, what made it start and what will make it end. THEN, I will lock us in that bedroom and ravish you the way I’ve always done. I'll adore you the same, no matter how sex-driven you get. So don’t worry..”

Sombra nodded, feeling his brief crisis of confidence ease off for the time being, his head clearing.

This was what Discord did for him. He took the pain and damage of Sombra's past, damage that still made him doubt and blame himself and dismissed it. His affection and determination made Sombra feel grounded, safe.

“Good pony.” Discord whispered as he seen Sombra relax. With a snap of his fingers he teleported them back to the bed, where he pinned Sombra in place and kissed him gently.

“By the way;” Discord winked as he let him go “that whole “mounting you on the sofa” thing? HOT. AS. FUCK.”

Sombra blushed. It had felt so good, two climaxes in such close proximity...

They shared several more gentle kisses, just leisurely letting their tongues wrestle with one another as Discord rubbed Sombra's belly.

When they parted, Sombra looked over at the clock.

“If we are going to wash, we had best move.” he sighed.

Discord nodded, letting him get up. Sombra heard his back click and grunted softly, stretching atop the bed.

“Show-off.” Discord joked. "Totally not staring at your arse, by the way."

"Mm, just getting the kinks out of my back," Sombra chuckled "exercise can do that to you. Also, liar."

“You mean SEXercise!” Discord said gleefully.

“Yes, of course.” Sombra replied with an amused sigh.

In the shower, Discord once again admired Sombra as subtly as he could. He watched as the water coursed down over those gorgeous curves, the way his wet tail clung to his legs..

Sombra had been watching Discord out of the corner of his eye and now he moved swiftly, pushing the other gently against the tiled wall as he stood before him.

"Hm?" Discord raised an eyebrow "what's up cutie?”

“I have been thinking-”

“I thought I warned you about that!” Discord teased and Sombra rolled his eyes and snorted.

“I have been thinking-” he repeated “-about what we discussed earlier. You have been tending to MY every whim every time I get hot. Therefore, I have decided you deserve a little thank you present. Observe.”

Discord blushed as Sombra did something very unusual. He moved even closer then stood on his hind legs, showing off that impressive stomach and chest. He set his hooves either side of Discord's head.

“I do not know about screwing someone backwards, but this is close enough. Your theory about having sex in the shower interests me.”

“Sombra..” Discord whispered. His sweet little King wanted to thank him?

“May I?” The monarch said teasingly.

“Ohh, yes.” was the answer.

The shower took a little longer due to Sombra's decision to “thank” Discord with a little rutting.

--That stallion really knows how to get me off..-- the Draconequus thought. It'd been so arousing seeing Sombra stand like that, so dominant...

Once Sombra was dressed, Discord let his beloved have a minutes head start then “caught up” to him as he headed towards the dining hall.

As they travelled the halls, discussing the upcoming birthday celebrations, Discord noticed a few subtle things. Such as the odd guard or maid letting their gaze linger on the King's rear longer then was polite.

Discord felt a tug of pensiveness. How dare they ogle his precious pony?

"Don’t worry, I do not want anyone but you." Sombra whispered softly, seeing Discord's sulky expression.

"I know, but I’m the jealous type." Discord whispered back, making Sombra chuckle. He nudged his parter with one wing and they both laughed.

The same two guards that'd been making guesses whether these two would get it on a few days prior seen them approach, noticed how relaxed and even slightly flirtatious the King's body language was. The cheery monarch greeted them cordially and they bowed in return.

"Called it." one whispered to the other as the duo entered the dining hall. "he's totally nailing him!"

The door re-opened as the words left the guard's mouth, making them both jump as Sombra stuck his head back out.

"Double check with the cook that lunch will be ready on time, clear?"

“Yessir!" Both jumped to attention, praying he hadn't heard them.

Sombra nodded, seemingly cheerily oblivious. He shut the door behind him and the two guards heaved identical sighs of relief.

"I heard that, by the way." Sombra popped his head out again a split second later.

He heard the sound of both guards stumbling over and crashing to the floor and he shut the door, striding back over to the table. He was biting his lip to keep from laughing, Discord noticed.

"Is everything OK?" Fluttershy asked.

Sombra smiled "yes, just a couple of daydreamers. I merely suggested they pay attention was all."

He caught Discord's eye and seen a similar amusement in his friends expression.

Outside the doors, the two guards shared looks, deciding they'd just keep their mouths shut from now on until his majesty was out of earshot!

Fluttershy was planning to go back with her friends after the ball, but had the feeling Discord would stay longer. He seemed reluctant to discuss ending his stay there and she wondered if it had anything to do with Sombra? She wanted to ask, but it seemed like a rather personal matter. What to do..?

--I'm sure he'll tell me when he's ready-- she thought. She wondered if Discord and Sombra were in love? She hoped so, they'd been close ever since Discord had first befriended the monarch. They shared many similarities between them and Fluttershy had noticed that recently, Discord seemed even more excited then ever before to see Sombra.

“What are we doing today?” Discord asked.

“My outfit for the party is done, so I am free to go out to town with the two of you until this afternoon, when the other girls arrive. The Princesses and Prince Shining Armor, along with Vorak and Haydon, will be arriving later on."

"Talk about high society!" Discord raised an eyebrow "that much royalty in one place? That's quite a party.."

"The magazines are crazy for it according to Rarity!" Fluttershy piped up "she says everypony is talking about it, and they all want tickets."

Sombra knew it was partly political, attending events thrown by trade partners showed respect for the bond between kingdoms, some even used the event to request trading rights with the Umbrum empire, but that aside, he truly enjoyed having those he considered friends all gathered together for a night. Factor in a certain pink party pony and it was guaranteed to be fun!

Discord asked if they could go shopping, he had a few things he wanted to buy. Sombra was happy to go along and Fluttershy nodded too.

As they walked out, they seen a class of students grouped in the main foyer. Sombra spotted Striker, the little foal he'd instructed not to give in to his bullies. The kid was at the front of his group, trademark camera around his neck, looking excited. But two bigger ponies were snickering and nudging him subtly, trying to make him stumble and mess up the photos he was trying to take. Sombra seen the kid stand straight and ignore the pair, and nodded proudly.

Then one of the bullies shoved poor Striker a little too hard and he fell over, something bouncing from his saddlebags and rolling unnoticed across the floor towards the King and his two friends. Sombra grabbed it on reflex, seeing it was a small round box of erasers.

“Just a moment..” he asked his friends and they nodded.

Sombra walked over to the kids as Striker got up.

“Is this yours?” Sombra spoke and the foals and fillies all turned to see who had such a deep, commanding voice. It was his majesty! They and their teacher hurriedly bowed, even the bullies, although Sombra could see them gawking at him as he extended a hoof to Striker to shake.

His ears twitched as he heard the bully colts overcome their shock to whisper snidely;

“Dude...seriously? Why is his majesty paying attention to that little squirt?” one muttered to the other.

Sombra seen Striker wince as he handed him the box he'd dropped and had a sudden idea. He caught Striker's eye and smiled warmly as he spoke.

“Has your father talked with you about the idea proposal I gave him?”

Striker nodded “Yeah, I got a whole bunch of notes! Here..” he pulled some hoof written notes he'd made himself “I asked the whole class.”

Seeing proof that the project Striker had been bugging them about was real, the bullies fell silent. They'd treated it as a joke, posing for a photo was one thing, but why would King Sombra need a kid's help?

Sombra read the notes, nodded and made an approving noise.

“Excellent, I will be able to proceed with this.” he praised and Striker grinned.

“Hm- What's this, may I ask?” Sombra showed the paper to Striker, pointing to a doodle on the back. It was a loose pencil sketch of a royal guards helmet with little wings and horn decorating the top and sides.

“J-just a picture.” Striker stammered, he hadn't meant to leave that on there.

--I should have erased it!-- he groaned.

“It looks like a logo,” Sombra said, studying it once more “have your friends seen this?”

“No.” Striker whispered. He met the King's eyes and seen Sombra wasn’t laughing, he was looking genuinely interested.

“May I show them?” he asked softly, while the kids wondered what the two where whispering about. The King seemed so normal, just as casual as any other pony as he confided with Striker. The colts that'd been picking on the easily flustered young colt felt more than a little jealous, why couldn't THEY make friends with the King? He was seriously badass...

Striker nodded to the request and Sombra smiled warmly.

“Might I converse with them all for a moment?” Sombra asked the teacher, who nodded.

The other kids cooed in curiosity as Sombra magnified the image on the paper.

“My intent, as Striker has no doubt told you, is to start a junior guards training camp. I think this image sums it up perfectly, all three races, yet just starting out. Would this make a good logo?”

The kids nodded and waved their hooves in approval. Sombra closed his eyes and in a flash of crystal a small badge modelled on the logo appeared. He handed this to Striker, who stared in amazement.

“I want you to be the camp leader, you are already helping get it started. What do you say?”

“Yeah!” Striker clutched the badge tightly, eyes bright. His majesty thought HE could do it, heck yeah he was gonna do it!

Sombra smiled proudly. Striker's classmates crowded round him now, excited by what the King had announced. They were clamouring to join and Sombra promised he'd have details sent out to the school as soon as possible!

“Wow, he's really good with kids.” Discord mused, raising an eyebrow as he watched Sombra interacting with the little ones.

“Yes, they take to him so fast. I think they can see past his quietness and see the real him easier than the adults.” Fluttershy smiled.

The two that'd been teasing Striker out of sheer boredom looked at each other. His majesty thought Striker was smart, and they really admired the Alicorn king...

He clearly seen something they didn't, and they both wanted to join this camp thing. Striker was pretty cool, they decided. So they approached him now, shamefacedly offering apologies and saying they'd like to join his team, if he wasn't mad..

Striker faltered a moment, then recalled Sombra's story. He shrugged off the distrust and nodded, offering a hoof to them too.

Sombra smiled, sensing things were improving a little. In time, he was sure the kids would bond, maybe the camp would help with that?

Sombra bid the kids goodbye and returned to his friends. They left for town, wandering the streets and enjoying a leisurely chat under the warm sun...

Many ponies stopped to greet the King and wish him a pre-emptive happy birthday!

Discord squeed silently, hoping Sombra would like the gift he'd gotten for him. He'd put extra effort into this one...

Late afternoon and Sombra was more waiting in the entranceway to the palace with Fluttershy and Discord, as he heard carriage wheels come to a halt-

As expected, a pink blur zoomed through the door, knocked the guards over like bowling pins and locked onto Sombra, tackling him to the floor with a big hug.

"Hello, Pinkie Pie." Sombra wheezed as the pink pony let him go. He got to his hooves in time to greet the rest of the girls.

"Honestly darling, do you even know the meaning of restraint?" Rarity asked of Pinkie.

"Yeah, it's where you go for fancy food!" Pinkie Pie beamed.

"That’s a restaurant, sugarcube." Applejack groaned.

Sombra chuckled, he missed Pinkie Pie's insane humour.

"Ooh, I simply cannot wait for the ball!" Rarity cried in delight as she watched the palace staff carry in three massive suitcases "I brought all our dresses!"

“And enough fer our imaginary friends too!” Applejack kidded and Rarity just rolled her eyes patiently.

As they headed for the rooms they'd be staying in, she fell back to walk with Discord, who was hovering anxiously, waiting to talk to her.

“I'll bring it by your room later, it's made exactly to the specifications you gave!” Rarity whispered “I’m sure he'll love it!”

“Thank you, Rarity!” Discord said genuinely and Rarity was pleased to hear Discord be so polite, he was normally such a hooffull!

Discord managed to borrow Twilight Sparkle a little later on to ask her a big favour. She gave him a funny look, but eventually agreed when Discord explained that if he did the spell himself, it'd just unravel every time he got distracted!

Sombra listened to everything the friends had been up to since he'd seen them last, as they had some food together. Pinkie was inventing new cakes, Rarity had sold a new line of dresses, Rainbow was teaching her little protégé Scootaloo to fly and so on...

"Will y'all come visit us soon? Ponyville would like ta meet ya again!" Applejack asked.

Sombra nodded "I would like nothing better," he smiled "I shall arrange a visit once the celebrations have calmed down."

"Sweet!" Rainbow Dash kicked back in her chair with a grin.

Sombra smiled, it was so good to see them again..

Come evening time and he was stood in the entranceway again, this time awaiting the arrival of a set of royals. First were Haydon and Vorak, then Cadance and Shining Armor and last but not least, Celestia and Luna.

Before Celestia lowered the sun, Sombra arranged for them all to take a tour of the Empire and as the coach drove sedately through the streets, he showed them what'd changed.

"Why doth that statue of thee have a moustache?" Luna asked.

"Discord." Sombra sniggered. "He does it every time."

Celestia shook her head, then realised she hadn't seen him at all...

"Where is he?" she asked.

"I am not sure," Sombra frowned, he genuinely didn’t know. The Draconequus had vanished at one point during the meal with the harmony mares and he hadn't seen him since! Maybe he'd gone to his realm for something?

"Why am I suddenly worried?" Shining piped up.

"I’m sure everything is fine." Sombra chuckled. “A few guards may get pranked however, knowing Discord.”

Cadance noticed he seemed oddly unfazed by the idea of a troublemaking chaos lord running around unchecked.

--Then again, he's Sombra's best friend, he seems to trust him-- she mused.

She caught a brief movement from Fluttershy. The pegasus ducked her head slightly, her cheeks flushing. Cadance wondered what that was about?

Queen Haydon chatted with Sombra, asking how he was getting on, how was his mother? She and Lady Umbra had become fast friends, and King Vorak was glad to see his wife so cheerful now, after so long in sadness and grief.

While everypony else went to put away their shopping (Luna had stocked up on a LOT of sweets), Sombra bid his guests farewell for now and went to get ready for the party.

The fancy outfit Rarity had mailed to him took a few minutes to put on, but it was as regal, decorative and fashionable as you'd expect at a party!

He'd just finished putting the last of his shoes on when there was a knock on the door.

"Enter." he said idly, as he straightened his crown.

"Evening." Said a familiar voice that made Sombra's heart lift instinctively. He turned round, a smile on his face.

"Discor-huh?" he blinked. he wasn't looking at a Draconequus, but a PONY.

"Hi!” Discord grinned widely. He was a tall, slender Unicorn this time, with dark beige fur and his eyes were a pale yellow. His mane was spiked but swept back, coloured black with the occasional grey stripe.

"Whu....why are you a pony?" Sombra was confused. Why was the chaos being disguising himself?

Discord chuckled and placed a quick kiss on the King's lips before answering.

"Why not?" he grinned. Sombra looked sceptical.

"What's the phrase you taught me? "I am not buying that?"" Sombra said with a wry smile.

"OK, I have I have my reasons, but I wont tell you until later. Deal?"

Sombra rolled his eyes, but accepted this as just another one of Discord's odd whims.

"Excellent!" Discord sat down and pulled the King close for another kiss.

Sombra gave in for several long, passionate kisses, but reluctantly had to put an end to it as he needed to keep the fancy clothing neat. Also, he didn't want to get all "flustered" before the party. This Infinitum biology thing was causing enough trouble! Although he did have a plan in place, but he'd have to wait until the party started to enact it.

"Aww.." Discord pouted "is it so wrong to want to kiss you senseless?"

"While I’m stuck wearing a silly outfit for a ball, I’m afraid so." Sombra laughed. Then he added;

"Still, once the party’s over, all bets or articles of clothing are off."

“Let it be known, he walked right into that one!” Discord declared, throwing his hooves in the air and boasting. Sombra just shook his head as usual and chuckled.

"I blame you for teaching the art of the euphemism, you know that?" Sombra added as they left, heading for the ballroom.

"Proud of it." Discord nodded sagely. With a quick flash of magic he put himself in a fancy tux.

"Is that why you elected to be a unicorn, it is easier to use your magic?" Sombra was curious how the spell worked “Is this the same spell as last time?”

"Not quite, I had Twilight cast it, as my own magic tends to backfire if I get distracted. And that’s not why I chose a unicorn."

"I see. Wait, why then-?"

"Because I wanted my magic, yes, also because being a pegasi would’ve caused awkward wing-boner opportunities."

Sombra face-hoofed.

--Should have known...-- he thought, hearing Discord snicker.

Sombra was kept busy throughout the first half of the evening, with various royals and other important ponies vying for his attention. He danced with many of them, including the Princesses. Pinkie did an impressive power slide across the ballroom floor to Rarity's horror.

"Your dress!" she screeched in panic, fearing Pinkie would tear it. But the pink pony was too excited to pay attention, so Rarity just gave up and left her to it.

At every opportunity, Sombra tried to prise a reason out of Discord as to WHY he'd decided to be a pony. What logic, even by Discord’s standards, was driving this?

But Discord remained tight-lipped, merely shaking his head and smiling at the King.

At last, towards the party's half-way point, Sombra got his answer.

As he was watching the crowds fill the dance floor, he felt somepony tap his shoulder. He blinked, turning to see Discord standing there, looking pleased.

"There you are, have you been enjoying yourself?" Sombra asked.

"You certainly know how to throw a big celebration," Discord grinned "I’m not normally a party pony- er-not-a-pony, but this isn’t bad."

Sombra decided that was as close to a compliment as he could make sense and smiled softly.

Discord took a deep breath, this was the opportunity he'd been hoping for all evening.

"Fancy a dance?" the dracon-pony blurted while he nodded at the dancers already filling the floor as the music started. Sombra blinked, he didn’t think Discord liked dancing!

But he seen the rare look of nerves on his lovers face and nodded, seeing Discord flush in relief as he followed after him towards the centre of the floor.

They took their places, the other dancers eyeing them enviously.

“Is this why you're a pony?” Sombra asked again and this time Discord nodded.

"Yes, my dear King” he murmured amidst the privacy of the music “I've been teaching myself to dance on four hooves so I could dance with YOU for your birthday."

The seriousness in his words caught Sombra by surprise, but he felt his heart thud happily. As he and Discord began their dance, Sombra realised the draocnequus-pony had memorized it perfectly and all for the chance to be close to him in public.

--Maybe I should just announce it, it feels unfair he has to go so far just to be near me.-- Sombra thought as they stepped closer and the familiar scent of his lover brushed his nose, making his breath catch in his throat. Discord's eyes met his, making him struggle not to blush.

Many ponies wondered who Sombra was dancing with, none of them recognised him. They knew Discord as his Draconequus form, but he'd never shown up as a pony before, not to them anyway. All they seen was a pony dancing with their King, in what almost seemed to be a flirty manner.

Fluttershy knew, she could recognise Discord even with his disguise and she realised her suspicions were right. Discord WAS in love with Sombra.

"Is that who I think it is?" Princess Cadance appeared beside her. Fluttershy cast a glance at her and nodded.

"Huh, maybe I wasn't wrong all that time ago?" Cadance mused.

"I think you’re right." Fluttershy smiled "I thought I was imagining it too, but.."

"He's only got eyes for Sombra." Cadance finished. She watched the dance, finding herself being reminded of a courtship ritual from days gone by, for some reason.

“I wonder, does Sombra know?” the Princess said curiously.

“I'm not sure, all I’ve seen is Discord admiring him. I haven't seen Sombra respond at all.” Fluttershy sighed, wondering what the truth was? Did Sombra realise his best friend liked him?

“I have a funny feeling it's meant to be,” Cadance said very softly “something tells me they’re destined to be close.”

"Is that who we think it is, dancing with Sombra?" Celestia asked her sister, as she investigated the trays of canapés. “Those eyes..”

"Indeed." Luna took a swig of her drink, watching the intimacy of the royal dance, seeming worlds apart from the other couples on the floor. There was something unspoken in the way they moved together, muzzles within brushing distance, only to part again as the dance dictated. There was a longing there too...

"Why would Discord turn himself into a pony for a dance?" Celestia frowned in bewilderment, stuffing three canapés into her mouth and making her cheeks puff out.

"Think about it, Sister." Luna chuckled, watching her sister's face. Celestia studied the dance, chewed. Studied some more, finished chewing. Reached the conclusion and swallowed her food.

"Ohhh...." she said as the bits dropped "now we get it! He-"

Luna used her magic to stuff a cupcake into her older sister's mouth.

"Hush," she chuckled "not out loud!"

"Shorree..." Celestia mumbled as she swallowed the cake whole.

“Wait, didst thou eat the case too?” Luna asked. Celestia tapped her chest and politely coughed it up in one piece.

“Pinkie Pie.” she said, by way of an explanation.

The dance ended and it took all of Discord's willpower not to kiss Sombra as applause rang out from the crowd watching the dancers. Dressed in all that finery, the stallion looked damn tempting and Discord was already mentally undressing him, hearing the soft slither of the fabric-

He shook his head to disperse it and followed after Sombra as the King headed for the drinks table.

He hadn't been kidding, he'd been stuck as a pony so as to steal this private dance with his precious King. To get close enough to almost kiss, to flirt via body language and all under the noses of the others at the ball. After all, only Twilight would be guaranteed to recognise him, so it wouldn't draw attention to Sombra.

"I don’t know how you walk on all fours, I find it rather dizzying." he complained.

"You managed dancing extremely well." Sombra chuckled.

"It took a lot of practise, what do you think I was doing during my free time?" Discord grinned. Again Sombra was flattered by the length he had gone to, to do this...

"Few things have caught my interest the way you have Sombra," Discord added in a low voice "nothing has ever taken over my head and heart the way you have. You're something unique in all these long years since being awoken again."

Page Assist, who was across the other side of the room, couldn't hear this of course, but he did think he seen a brief flush of colour highlight the King's face. Could THIS be the one who'd captured the King's heart? He seemed oddly familiar somehow, like Page had met him before yet at the same time he didn't know who he was.

After that the two lovers parted again and Sombra found his way to King Vorak.

"Have you realised you have an admirer?" Vorak asked.

Sombra blinked, his brain taking a few seconds to suppress the guilty streak and put a blank look on his face.

“A what-now?" he said, sounding confused as possible. Inside his head, however, he was panicking silently.

Vorak chuckled "that pony you just shared a dance with. I have not seen adoration like that in some time, he looks ready to fall to his knees in front of you. Do you know him?"

--Probably so he can do something sexual- -- Sombra cut himself off hurriedly before THAT thought went too far and told himself to focus.

"I know him well enough, yes," Sombra said, the words concealing a myriad of facts "but he has never mentioned anything."

"It isn’t an easy thing, admitting you’re in love." The Centaur King nodded "it was the same with my dear Haydon. I admired her for a long time before I got the guts to ask her for a dance at a party myself. Even longer before I was dauntless enough to start courting her! I'd say that dance was as close as your friend ever expects to get."

Sombra felt swamped. This wasn't a conversation he expected to have and he wished he could just be honest.

He stared silently out at the dance floor, heart hammering loudly in his chest. That dance had felt like they were just another couple, free of scrutiny. But he was a prominent figure, every move he made would be picked apart and he wasn't ready to subject something so beautiful yet primal as his relationship with Discord to those imaginary vultures.

"Maybe I should talk to him." he muttered at last. Vorak read the Pony's face, seen the hesitation.

"Finding someone you want to settle down with is an arduous path, but the best way to do it is to just go on what feels right."

"I have seen many such sentiments from the history of my ponies." Sombra agreed "Yet it seems the expectations as being the only one of my kind are....picky."

Vorak knew Sombra referred to his Infinitum status. Sombra was a rare blend of magic and pony, the only known Alicorn of his type. The Umbrum myths spoke of an Infinitum reappearing at their most dark time, which referred to Sombra being the one to lead them out of the dark.

Sombra knew at some level he would be expected to someday have an heir. Nopony had brought it up directly, but somehow he just knew it was there. For the Infinitum's to die out again would be a tragedy. Although his lifespan was estimated to be lengthier than a normal Umbrum, a blessing of the Infinitum clause, he was unsure of how long it was exactly.

Even Umbra's dreams could not tell her that. Hearts and hooves Day had brought this realization crashing down on him once more. Unbeknownst to his aide, he had gotten his hooves on various magazines, some of which speculated whether their King would ever choose to love somepony?

--It is not a pony I want..-- he thought, heart sinking.

Vorak could see a heavy weight was burdening his fellow ruler. He knew how heavy expectations weighed, was Sombra's distress over his Kingdom's possible reaction to his beloved not being one he could bear a child with? Or was he aware his obligations would make it hard for him to get any closer to that mystery pony?

"It is nothing to be concerned over." Sombra said at last, downing the rest of his drink and forcing a cheerful expression. Vorak nodded as if he understood.

"You'll find a way. After all, I have seen you weather worse crisis’s then this, King Sombra."

This made Sombra feel a little better.

"That is most reassuring, my friend, thank you."

Haydon joined them and Sombra wound up spending quite some time talking to the couple. The link between the Gargoyle/centaur kingdom and the Umbrum empire was the first Vorak had forged in many long years. He'd always kept their kingdom as private as he could, but after seeing how much compassion Sombra had shown to them in the aftermath of Scorpan's torture, he'd felt an enormous respect for this being and his work.

Sombra had made remarkable progress as a diplomat, he'd established relations with the Crystal Empire, Ponyville and Canterlot too, on account of his friendly relationship with Celestia and Luna.

The King had a replica of the oath band Celestia had given him all that time ago on display in the palace, to remind him of everything she'd done. Alongside it was a blanket stitched with the emblems of sun and moon that had accompanied him the whole time he was working on the building site.

Discord pulled Twilight aside after the dance to undo the spell, then appeared in a blast of confetti as his real self to make a fuss of the birthday pony! This included grabbing him in a headlock and ruffling his mane so he laughed! Sombra greeted him with a happy smile that spoke of the privacy they'd just shared, their secret.

“Us old farts have to stick together, right girls?” Discord joked to Tia and Luna.

“We refuse to comment.” Luna stuck her tongue out and Celestia just laughed.

--I'm so confused..-- Twilight thought as she watched the scene –why did he ask to be a pony?--

Discord's behaviour made no sense, had he just wanted to sneak around unrecognised for a prank? She began to regret doing the spell, wondering what he may have done?

It never occurred to her it could be for romance and she hadn’t seen the dance, as she'd been too deep in conversation with her big brother about the empire. Had she seen it, it wouldn’t have taken long for her to put two and two together...

At the party’s end Sombra gave a speech, thanking them all for coming. It had been a wonderful night...

Corona called out "got any plans for tomorrows day off?" referring to Sombra's actual birthday being the one day Sombra was excused from doing Sweet Buck All.

"I am pretty sure it is expected I shall get utterly drunk, according to tradition." Sombra joked, making the crowd laugh.

"Just don't talk to any pot plants!" Corona retorted and Sombra made a sputtering noise.

"One of these days I am going to make it illegal to tell that story!" he mock-complained, creating more laughter, for everypony knew it by this point.

He wished them all a good night and the guests began to disperse. Sombra stationed himself by the door and said goodbye to each of his guests, fellow royals and the six ponies. He seen Discord saying goodbye to Fluttershy as he left the ballroom himself, seen her hug him tightly.

"I'll see you again soon, I do hope so!" Fluttershy said as she hugged the Umbrum King. Sombra returned the hug and promised he would sort out a visit to Ponyville as soon as possible. He watched the girls carriage leave, feeling content. It had been good to reunite with them all...

He had been given a whole load of birthday gifts and made a mental note to find places for them all! They were all just wonderful, although Discord had stated he wasn’t going to give him his present until his actual birthday, which Sombra had been happy with.

"Not a bad evening, huh?" Discord nudged him. Sombra smiled, turning towards his room. Soon as he wandered inside, his partner and lover beisde him, Discord nuzzled behind his ear then the back of his neck.

"Ahh..." Sombra gave a cute little shiver, wings fluffing up instantly. When he felt his partners hands massaging his his neck, moving to his shoulders, he sat down with a comfortable bump, leaning back into those warm hands. A kiss was pressed against the back of his left ear and Discord whispered;

"Want to see something amazing, it's timed for tonight?"

“What is it?" Sombra asked dazedly as Discord drifted round to face him again.

"You'll see..." Discord opened a portal to his chaos realm.

Sombra followed after him and they emerged standing on a cloud overlooking the cottage amidst the chaos.

"No homicidal clouds this time?" Sombra laughed. Discord snorted, shaking his head.

"That was the worst ever plan for telling a pony I want to kiss him, EVER."

“How many have you had?” Sombra chuckled and Discord glowered at him.

"Sorry.." Sombra kissed the sulky Draconequus, denting his sulk defence in one fell swoop "But it was the most unusual evening I'd had in quite some time."

Discord pulled him into his arms and nuzzled his neck playfully before kissing him and letting him go.

"So, what is it we are waiting for?" Sombra asked as Discord snapped his fingers and a picnic blanket, complete with some drinks, appeared before them.

"Watch." Discord nodded at the crazy sky. Right now it was a shifting blue/black, with just the clouds drifting by, glowing softly with an inner luminescence.

Once he was sure his precious pony was comfortable, Discord settled next to him, curving his long tail around Sombra's body. Sombra smiled and leant against him, draping a wing over the chaos lord's back.

It started off small, just a few sparks in the air, darting across it. Then more and more, soon an entire swarm of lights were zipping across the sky in an arc.

"It's like a whole parade of shooting stars!" Sombra whispered.

"Exactly, it happens every three months, on the same date. These things pass through the dimension and leave."

"Where do they come from?" Sombra asked, looking up at him but Discord just shrugged.

"Even I don't know. I just watch them go by. Who knows how big the universe really is?"

"It's stunning." Sombra watched the glittering lights, allowing a deeply guarded wish to bubble up, one he could speak silently in the childlike hope they'd help it come true.

He smiled, feeling a little less weighted down as he turned to look at the one with him. He seen Discord open his eyes, having done the same thing too. Without saying a word, Sombra kissed him on the lips. As they exchanged kisses, neither noticed a single light part from the swarm and zip over. It hovered above the twin-winged necklace around Sombra's neck, before disappearing into it just as the two lovers parted.

They watched the last of the lights disappear and Discord asked was Sombra hungry?

Sombra nodded and followed him over to the chaos lord's home.

“Ta-da!” Discord indicated the crazy house with a sweep of his hand. Sombra took in how choc-a-block it was, with the stairs going the wrong way up, photos upside down and a lampshade on the floor!.

Every surface was heaped with an assortment of random things. As Discord made some food in the cosy little kitchen, Sombra investigated the piles of random objects until something caught his eye. Atop a stack of old magazines and books was a framed photo, it had been cut from a newspaper published the day after his coronation.

It showed him with one hoof raised to wave to the crowds below, his crown shining in the sunlight. He was smiling, eyes bright...

Staring at the photo, Sombra seen the happiness in his own eyes. It had been an amazing coronation, the long awaited official one with his friends present, where he'd finally made a public vow to fulfil the Infinitum's prophecy. The cheering from not just his Umbrums but all the visiting ponies had been immense. He recalled his vision had been blurred by relieved, happy tears.

And a familiar hand that had held out a handkerchief, a grin on its owners face...

"Everyone was proud of you that day, including me.”

Sombra looked away from the photo as Discord drifted in, carrying a tray.

“I wasn't kidding when I said you were amazing. We're both oddities in this world, but we can do a whole lot with that, together." the Draconequus smiled.

“Indeed.” Sombra nodded, a warm smile gracing his features as he walked over to the couch to join his friend. They snuggled up together on the creaky, plush couch and started on the food.

Discord fed him little bites of dessert and Sombra cheekily licked his fingers clean, eyes gleaming mischievously. Discord blushed as he did, kissing him on the nose.

"I have a question?" Discord began as he sent the dishes away with a snap of his fingers. Sombra stared in amusement as the plates sprouted legs and duly trotted away. He loved this place, he decided.

He looked up at the Draconequus, head tilted to one side as Discord spoke.

"I was wondering what was eating you. Spill." the stallion smiled.

Discord heaved a sigh, then blurted.

"Your first shot at bonking me senseless was exceptional. How did you-" he cut off, making a vaguely rude gesture with his hands whilst simultaneously hoping Sombra wasn’t going to be offended.

Sombra chuckled "Oh, that? Well..."

He blushed a little, staring at his hooves as he flashed back.

"A while back I felt restless, not like this "heat", just the normal kind. I had previously come to the conclusion I preferred a stallions company, if you catch my drift. So I disguised who I was and went to a bar the guards often spoke about. I drunk quite a lot, fell into conversation and later BED with a stallion I met there. He wasn't looking for love, he just wanted somepony to rut him. That was the first time I had ever done it do I didn’t have much of a clue, but he taught me. Showed me how to get him off, even said I was good at it for a newbie."

Discord nodded, studying the look in Sombra's eyes.

"Afterwards, we got to talking over a bottle of wine and I asked was he not fussed by it just being sex, not love? He shrugged, said he'd know when he found the one he wanted and he didn't feel that for me. Then he mentioned he had a fantasy, of the ultimate stallion he'd love to screw."

“Who-?” Discord said hesitantly, already getting an idea though, from the look on Sombra's face.

Sure enough, the pony sighed.

"I asked who it was, and he said; “The King”. I nearly dropped my drink but he did not notice, just got a goofy grin on his face, saying he'd give anything to do sleep with him. I asked why and he looked at me like I was crazy. He said "Have you SEEN him? That body, that magic? He's a stud!"

"What did you say to that?" Discord asked curiously.

"I asked "How do you know he's not an egocentric jackass?". The pony looked at me like I was mad, then laughed and said I was obviously new here. He informed me at length that the "King" was known for being a stand-up guy, that his ponies loved him. Besides, the stallion said he wasn't in LOVE with him, he just wanted to screw him. Nopony really knew who the King was, he almost famous for being reclusive but that didn't stop him from imagining what the aforementioned King would be like in bed.

I wondered what was the point of it was if you did not know the pony, but I did not say anything. He told me to cheer up, I’d find someone who wanted a cute, genuine pony like me some day. We ended up going for a second round and that is the story. I got back to the palace and once back in my bedroom, I dropped the spell.”

He rubbed his forehead with a hoof, flushing slightly. He was oddly embarrassed by his cowardice back then, in accepting that he was gay.

“I realised they didn’t see the real me, they just seen this celebrity they idolized. They wanted my body, not my mind. After realizing that, I pretty much gave up on trying to figure out whether love was worth pursuing and just threw myself into work, figuring I would work it out later on. And that is how things went, until you." he smiled at last, kissing Discord's cheek.

He was kissed passionately in return, then pinned gently to the couch. He blinked, looking up into Discord's eyes as he sprawled there.

"That fool, he didn't know what he missed." Discord scowled "Sure, sex is great, but it gets dull when there's no connection. I did the same as you, disguised myself and bonked my way through a bar or two."

“Really?” Sombra asked. Discord blushed and nodded.

“I'm going to reveal a secret, cutie. Until you, I never felt truly satisfied with sex. Yeah, shagging my way around a bar was fun for a distraction, but it felt empty. Then I got to make love to YOU and I realised what was missing. Truly WANTING the one you’re sleeping with.”

He kissed Sombra deeply, his heart racing from saying such a thing out loud. On a whim, he placed one of the pony's hooves on his chest. Sombra blinked as he felt just how fast the Draconequus' heart was pounding.

“See what you do to me?” Discord smiled “no pony has ever made me feel this good, before you.”

Sombra felt a surge of gratitude to this gentle chaos being. He'd cheered Sombra up, brought laughter and happiness to his life and given him something he'd craved, affection. He wrapped his forelegs around Discord, pulling him in for several deep kisses.

“Sombra?” Discord asked as they parted.

“Mmm?”

“Can I take you upstairs to my bed?” the chaos being murmured, caressing Sombra's cheek. Sombra nuzzled against his hand with a surge of relief that Discord had spotted it.

He had been using spells to try and dampen his pheromone signature as the party had begun and it seemed to have worked. Nopony had been overly amorous at the event, meaning he'd been able to focus on his guests and his dancing. Downside was, he felt a little….fidgety.

“Drop the spell,” the Draconequus kissed Sombra's throat “let me take care of you.”

Sombra nodded and cut off the enchantment, feeling his body ache with a suppressed longing, the slightest movement making an intense shiver run up his back.

“Mmm..” he groaned, arching his back and stretching. Discord scooped him up and transported them to his bedroom, which was warm, cosy and had a big soft bed. They collapsed onto it in a heap, Discord nuzzling at Sombra's ears…

Sombra made to unclip his fancy party outfit but Discord's hands grasped his hooves a moment later.

"Allow me."

Sombra smiled and nodded, letting his hooves rest atop the bedspread as Discord unclipped his cloak.

Despite the fact ponies didn't normally wear clothes except as a fashion statement, or as protection like the guards, there was a delightful intimacy in letting Discord disrobe him this way. Those warm hands brushed over his coat as they removed each article...

Lamplight gleamed off fur, scales, tails and manes as the slower-paced, more leisurely lovemaking began. The inanimate objects in the room were the only witnesses to the couples passion, no need for magic to hide them here...

When they finished, Discord pulled the warm blankets over them, their combined warmth keeping them cosy.

“Did you enjoy the party?” Discord asked as Sombra snuggled into his arms and the stallion nodded.

“The best part was a dance with a mystery pony~” he teased “I wanted to kiss him.”

“He never could've resisted you.” Discord chuckled as his eyes started to close. He drifted asleep dreaming of dancing with Sombra...

When Sombra woke up, it was to find Discord had disappeared. He blinked, rubbing his eyes sleepily and sitting himself up. He spotted his party outfit and regalia scattered on the floor and smiled, recalling the lovemaking last night.

“Discord..?” he asked drowsily.

Footsteps made his ears perk up and Discord appeared a few seconds later in the doorway, bearing a big tray.

“Excellent, you're awake. Breakfast!” He floated over, sitting beside Sombra and setting the tray across their laps. Sombra snuggled up to the warmth of the Draconequus' body and started on the toast.

After stuffing themselves silly, Sombra gathered up the remnants of his party clothing and they hopped through the portal to Sombra's bedroom.

"Today’s your official birthday, right?" Discord asked. Sombra nodded.

"I'll see you at lunch, in the orchard, I have a surprise for you." Discord grinned.

Sombra smiled and kissed him once more before the Draconequus disappeared.

Sombra took a brief shower, put his usual neck-plate, shoes and crown on then ambled down to his office. He stuck his head around the door, seeing how Page Assist and his mother were getting on.

"We're fine, go relax!" his mother chuckled. Page Assist followed him out to the hall to ask a question, however.

"You weren't at breakfast, sire, the cook was concerned. Were you OK, you didn't answer a knock at your door either?"

"Oh, that?" Sombra laughed sheepishly "Discord and I went to the chaos realm and got a bit drunk, I passed out good and proper afterwards. Woke up on his couch not too hungover, which is impressive considering how much we drank."

Page Assist rolled his eyes. Of course, he'd been out boozing it up with his best friend, nothing to be concerned about, this wasn't the first time those two had gotten drunk, after all.

So he let his highness go, watching him trot away down the hall.

Sombra passed the time until lunch having a long, luxurious bath and writing a few letters. Then he headed for the orchard. The few guards he passed nodded to him, calling out greetings and a happy birthday!

The breeze brought the delicious scent of apples to his nose as he slipped between the orchard gates.

He shut them behind him, telling the guards not to disturb him, in fact, they could go on break. They didn’t question their King, just left him to it.

Sombra reached the biggest tree of all and sure enough, there was a familiar figure curled up at its base, reading a book. He tossed said book aside and greeted Sombra with a big grin. Sombra trotted over and kissed him lightly.

"I have a couple of presents for you, but this one-" he indicated a gift wrapped package "will need to wait, the first one would just get it all messy."

Sombra blushed, getting the hint that the first one was something of a sexual nature?

"Mm, today is a day for you to just lie back and let me do all the work~" Discord hinted. A snap of the fingers and a shield flickered into being around them, then turned fully invisible.

"They wont see a damn thing even if they stood right outside it," Discord assured the pony "won't hear a thing, either."

Sombra had to admit he was impressed by the lengths Discord had gone to, once again.

--Just as well, I do not want any interruptions and I sure as heck do not want to be quiet, whatever he's got planned!--

Sombra's thought process was disrupted as Discord kissed him and he happily pressed against his body, eager for this hinted present.

Hands brushed over his rear, supporting him there as Discord stood up, keeping the pony close as he turned back to the tree.

Discord set him down on the grass at its base so the pony's back was pressed against the tree trunk.

He nuzzled at Sombra's neck, then started leaving a trail of kisses further and further down. As he did, his hands settled on the pony’s cutie mark, digging his nails in just a fraction before he braced the pony's hind-legs on his shoulders to keep him in place as best he could. Sombra's wings pomf'd out, shivering in anticipation.

Discord kissed along the stallion's inner thighs, before setting his eyes on his prize. The kisses had already gotten Sombra partly aroused, his chest rising and falling with rapid breaths. That sweet musky scent filled Discord's nose as he grasped his lovers shaft with one hand, squeezing just a little and giving it a teasing, languid stroke. Sombra bucked his hips in the chaos lord's hold, moaning eagerly. Discord licked up the thick creamy fluid and took his time savouring the teaser.

Once the pony was fully aroused, the Draconequus let go of his cock and met the Pony's eyes.

"I’ve made you come with my tail, hands and shaft. Now I’m going to give you that blowjob I mentioned before~"

Sombra opened his mouth to talk, only for a surge of pleasure to cut him off as Discord took his precious stallion's hard-on into his mouth, moaning softly at the feel of him.

Sombra bit his hoof to stifle a groan as the warmth of Discord’s throat surrounded his arousal, the confined space squeezing his cock hotly. After giving him a moment to enjoy this new sensation, Discord pulled back up most of the way, swirling his tongue around the head and prompting more gushes of sweet stick pre-cum to flavour his mouth. Oh, his sweet stallion was very eager wasn't he?

"Mmmh..." Sombra closed his eyes as Discord sucked gently at the sizeable girth of his member, sending jolts of pleasure up his back. But the Draconequus wasn't done yet. Discord let his hand wander to the section of phallus his mouth wasn't attending to, gentle caresses along the base of Sombra's member making the pony squirm and buck his hips again.

"Discord-" he gasped " t-that feels good, so- nngh.."

--Good pony, that's it..-- Discord thought, taking his lover as far as he could, feeling the stallion's shaft throb and flare with every movement. He swallowed the generous helping of pre this latest movement drew forth and started moving faster, settling into a rhythm. One hand came to rest on the pony’s stomach while the other teased and fondled the base of his lover's shaft.

Sombra arched his back, feeling the rough bark of the tree poking into his back and catching in his mane as he tilted his head back. Another squeeze from the Draconequus' hand, another searing jolt of pleasure from between his legs. He heard himself moan lustily, begging Discord to let him come- he could feel the climax building, he couldn't hold on.

He was aware of Discord swallowing, his throat constricting and his tongue greedily slurping at his member as the chaos creature worked him.

--Let's tease you a little, my King.-- Discord thought, and began focusing his attention on the tip, while his hand curled around the base of Sombra's shaft and squeezed gently. He knew this would prevent the stallion from coming, yet he'd still feel every jolt of pleasure.

Next, he released Sombra's shaft from his mouth and lowered his head to tease the stallions balls with his tongue instead. Sombra bucked his hips and growled eagerly.

“Discord- nggh…” he felt light headed as his lover's teasing caresses continued, the hand curled around his cock squeezed and relaxed the pressure, but never enough to hit that sweet orgasm. All the while, Discord's mouth sucked and toyed with him.

Sombra was so close to coming it hurt, but in a way that he found he rather enjoyed. Every throb of his shaft reminded him of the hand wrapped around it, how warm and firm Discord's grip was.

Feeling the stallion's shaft throbbing heavily in his grasp, Discord decided to reward his lover. He returned his attentions to the pony's flared tip, licking it clean of the sticky pre-cum.

He looked up at the stallion and his heart stilled a moment. The sunshine filtered through the leaves, speckled light dappling Sombra's body and his gentle red eyes seemed to catch that same light and glow softly.

His mane was dishevelled, ears trembling eagerly, lips parted and face flushed. He looked so good, tangled up in lust and pleasure like that. The Alicorn's wings were spread out either side of him, feathers fluffed and shivering subtly. A sheen of sweat made his coat shimmer and the scent of him was intoxicating.

Discord took the pony's member into his mouth once more, releasing the stallion's base from his hand. He began going all out to bring Sombra to climax, using his hands to spur him on.

“Discord- I’m gonna-” Sombra cut off with a gasp as Discord gripped his hips firmly and took as much of the pony's shaft into his mouth as he could, the pony's tip hitting the back of his throat. The toying heat and tightness of the Draconequus' throat surrounded Sombra's member and the pony couldn't hold on. With a sharp cry and a thrust of his hips, he came.

The chaos lord closed his eyes in bliss as the hot, sticky semen hit the back of his throat. Sombra writhed and panted in the grip of orgasm, as he blew his load into his lovers throat. Discord eagerly swallowed every mouthful, feeling it run down his throat as he squeezed Sombra's flank.

At last the stream of cum slowed to a stop and Sombra slumped back against the tree, breathing heavily, eyes closed as he listened to the thud of his heart.

--That...was something else.-- He had thought Discord's hands were good at working him over, but what had just occurred...mind blowing.

Discord sat back, swallowing the last mouthful, licking his lips as Sombra opened his eyes.

"Mmm, you’re very generous, my King," Discord purred "Very glad I could accommodate you!"

Sombra smiled softly "My pleasure~" he panted, making Discord grin.

"I can see that!" he teased as he settled himself, leaning over the King. He kissed him deeply and Sombra moaned eagerly, again tasting himself on Discord's tongue.

"Mmm, you taste delicious Sombra," Discord praised, kissing the pony's forehead "I’ve been wanting to do that since the start."

"Anything else you want to do?" Sombra smirked sexily. He let one hind-leg move up to his lovers undercarriage, brushing it with astonishing dexterity along Discord's member. He could see the Draconequus was close to blowing his load, the chaos lord's penis was hot and hard under his hoof. How he'd held back during that intense blow-job was anypony's guess.

"Can't say I’d last long," Discord said, voice affecting an almost comedic wobble at the pulse of pleasure this action gave him. "All it'll take is the FEEL of you and I’ll explode."

"It's my birthday," Sombra sulked "can I not get away with ordering you about?"

"Well, it worked all the other times," Discord grinned " I-ooh, stop hoof-jobbing me you cheeky stallion!" he ordered as Sombra moved his hind-leg again "don't make me tie you up with the vines!"

He trailed off at Sombra's "oh really?" face then continued. "Well, I’m saving THAT for later, love. I left the plunder seeds at home."

"Very well, but I am holding you to that.." Sombra said hungrily, nuzzling at Discord's muzzle and whispering "now, one way or another you are going to come. It's either my hoof or my-ahh!"

He was cut of by a kiss of such fierce passion it took his breath away, then he was lifted up and braced against the tree, with Discord’s body supporting him. He wrapped his forelegs around the Draconequus' neck, their lips meeting for a quick kiss. Discord used his extensive tail to help prop him up as he pushed eagerly into the pony. The sheer amount of pre-cum coating Discord's shaft worked as lube, letting him slide into Sombra's hot, taut rump.

There was no need for the preamble this time and they both knew it. Sombra's body hugged his engorged shaft tightly, the heat of him almost making Discord lose control like he'd said. But he felt his precious pony deserved at least a quick rutting before he filled him. Sombra groaned eagerly, as the Draconequus thrust deeply up into him again and again, the friction on his insides making his own body stir once more. He clung on tightly with his forelegs, tugging Discord's ear with his teeth as the Draconequus thrust eagerly into him.

--Undoubtedly...the best birthday...-- Sombra thought absently, before throwing thought aside and giving in to the sensation building rapidly inside his body. The hot, heavy rutting was making his excitement build rapidly.

“Mm, yes...harder..” he begged the chaos lord. Discord sped up and heard Sombra moan eagerly.

“My King-” Discord gasped sharply as with one final push of his hips he let himself come hard and fast. The orgasm he'd somehow held in check could not be stopped now, the wait making it all the more potent. Sombra moaned as he felt the sticky fluids splash inside his body and Discord was rewarded with a fresh splash of semen splattering his coat as the stallion was brought to a second, albeit smaller scale orgasm.

“That….was intense..” Sombra panted.

“Indeed..” Discord grinned, moving back to kiss him.

Discord gently pulled out, lowering the pony to the grass whereupon he snapped his fingers, cleaning their coats off with a flash of magic.

“Fresh as a daisy.” Discord teased and Sombra chuckled, kissing him.

They lay there, snuggled up together, sharing slow, lazy kisses as the birds chirped in the trees around them.

"Feel better now?" the pony asked as they parted at last, smiling knowingly.

"Oh yes, that was a LOAD off!" Discord replied with a grin, nuzzling his neck and enjoying the scent of his coat.

Sombra chuckled at the joke, sighing happily.

While they were getting it on, they didn’t realise they had a watcher.

No doubt both parties would’ve been furious had they known, but the one watching hadn’t intended to find them.

After her defeat at Canterlot, Chrysalis had been searching for another way to fuel her hive. So far she'd made little to no progress, feeding herself and her hive on mere scraps.

Then she'd heard about this new empire being built and had figured it was worth a shot. She sent her changeling's in undercover to learn about it as it passed its first year. She had been surprised to find out who was at its helm, Sombra. She had thought him little more than a myth, but it seemed he was not only alive, but apparently an Alicorn.

So she'd sent some scouts out to investigate him personally, find out all they could. They'd gotten her detailed information on the King, how he was viewed by his subjects and several other useful facets.

Speaking of scouts, one had burrowed into the orchard, the latest attempt at getting closer to the King.

Hiding in the bushes, said changeling had crept around, following a strange scent on the air. He peeked through the leaves of a flowery bush and seen the King he recognised from the papers Chrysalis had shown him. He was intimately entangled with a being made of all sorts of animals.

They were doing something pretty intimate up against a tree. The changeling blushed and covered his eyes, but he could still smell the lust washing off them. At last, the sounds indicated they finished copulating or whatever was going on and he heard the deeper voice of the monarch teasing his lover about how good it'd felt?

The changeling chanced opening his eyes now. The chaotic being was laying down at the base of the tree, the Alicorn in his arms, where they shared several kisses. Both of them were breathing heavily, but they looked so happy.

That same scent brushed the changeling's nose and it made him shiver in the most sensual way possible. Oh, the love and lust radiating from that pony was so strong, he could almost taste it. He watched, body twitching as the King's partner lavished attention on him.

As he watched, the pony spoke;

"That...was the most invigorating present I have ever been given.." Sombra grinned. Discord kissed him once more, giving the pony’s flank a quick caress before letting go of him to reach for something. Sombra sat up, stretching his back and groaning contentedly. He folded his wings down, loving the aftershocks of tension that they retained.

"Oh, that was only half, here!" Discord handed him the wrapped present. Sombra opened it with his magic and smiled when he seen what was inside. He'd mentioned he needed a new summer cloak and Discord had suggested he ask Rarity. Sombra had since forgotten all about it. Discord hadn’t, it seemed.

It was a light silky fabric, made of a pale gold with white satin edging. It bore the cutie mark of the pony it was destined for, with slots for his impressive wingspan to fit through. Sombra sat still as Discord put it on him, easing his wings through.

"It suits you perfectly, Rarity really knows her stuff about this fashion business!" Discord sat back to admire the King and nodded.

"It's perfect." Sombra smiled.

"Happy birthday, my love." Discord whispered, kissing him.

--Love..-- the changeling whined to himself in the shrub. He wanted to absorb the love the couple were giving off, it was so delicious.

“Is your heat bothering you at all?” Discord asked. Sombra shook his head.

“No, you’ve taken care of it, my dearest Discord.”

“Good, I aim to satisfy, my sweet horny Umbrum~” the Draconequus teased.

– Are they mating?-- the changeling blinked. How did THAT work?

He crept away, to make his way back to the hive and his queen double speed!

Chrysalis wasn’t far away, she'd decided that if this King proved suitable for what she needed, she wasn’t going to hang about. She intended to capture him, replace him with a fake, then leave the kingdom to be ruled by one of hers.

It only needed to be for a few days, then she'd have taken what she wanted from Sombra and his citizens would never get their king back.

So she'd set up a temporary hideout in the depths of a cave, it didn’t seem to be used for much nowadays, although at one point it'd clearly been used to store equipment.

Her curiosity grew as she heard the changeling scout had returned.

--What have you for me this time?-- she pondered.

He was brought before her and she dismissed the guard so they were alone.

"Well, what do you have for your Queen?" she purred, green eyes glinting in the light of the torches.

"Interesting news, my Queen. I found out more about him."

"Oh?" Chrysalis motioned him to keep talking "do go on."

She sat and listened with curiosity as the changeling described how it'd followed that lustrous scent and discovered the two at it under the tree.

Chrysalis' eyebrows rose and she almost blushed at the description her soldier was giving her. It was actually rather titillating...

Although she did have a few questions;

"You stayed there and watched them finish?" she blurted.

"I did not wish to be discovered, my Queen and they were giving off such an aura I couldn’t ignore it. But I wasn’t watching them, I just listened."

"So let me get this straight." Chrysalis paused a moment "He's fucking the lord of chaos?"

"Is that what that was? The one he was trying to mate with?"

"You idiot, they weren’t mating!" Chrysalis face-hoofed.

"Well they were having sex-" the changeling blinked. “Also, the chaos one was asking if his “heat” was bothering him? He was indicating the male Alicorn has some sort of mating phase.”

“Oh he does, does he?” Chrysalis cackled evilly “oh-ho, this is TOO perfect! I get my hooves on him, warp his mind and he'll provide me with all the love I could want, lust too. Such a delectable treat.”

She licked her lips, imagining a brainwashed Alicorn she could feed from.

“So he is trying to conceive with the chaos one? I don’t understand.” The changeling scratched his head.

"You imbecile! They weren’t trying to have kids, they were just screwing for the fun of it!" Chrysalis groaned in exasperation.

The changeling blinked vacantly.

She wondered how to explain it to this dimwit.

"Think of the Canterlot wedding. Those two loved each other well enough that I was able to feed off him. This is the same, they’re both just GUYS. Get it??"

"I think so, my Queen." the bug nodded.

"Love is love and by the sounds of it Sombra is in a perfect state for me to capture him and create a brood as yet unmatched!"

"But...he's not interested in females my Queen-"

"I'm aware of that!" Chrysalis snapped "I’ll brainwash the big buffoon! He'll forget he ever fell for anypony but ME. Clear?"

"Y-yes, my Queen!" the bug stammered.

"Good," Chrysalis cooed "now, you run along and have the plans I drew up made reality. I will need to clip those wings of his to keep him with me. Once we have him secured, we move out back to the hive!"

As the bug nodded and raced away, all sorts of thoughts rumbling around his head, Chrysalis sat back in her makeshift throne and let out a satisfied cackle.

"Soon, Sombra, you’ll be MY King. And once we're wed and I have my brood, your precious kingdom becomes my feeding ground!"

Next she had another changeling, the one she'd picked to replace the King, come see her. She told him to follow that same changeling back and wait for an opportunity to kidnap the Umbrum.

"You have everything you need?" she asked and the changeling nodded.

"Don’t disappoint me." she said sharply.

The changeling nodded.

"Of course not, my Queen."