I woke up early in the morning. The sun was shining through the window, the birds were singing... a perfect morning if you ask me.

Since the heat week is still raging on, I think it's time I do something productive or nice for a change. I don't want be sitting here all day, sending Moonshine to fetch whatever I may need. It's just not right. Well it might be unsafe to go outside during such a time but sitting home all day is boring, especially since Equestria hasn't invented internet and computers yet.

So, I decided to do something nice for Moonshine. Granted I am always nice to her but I bet she'll like what I will soon start making for her.

It's spring, the time when the snow thaws and the flowers appear. Most of the snow is already gone and I suspect that the first flowers are blooming all over the country. I'm not planning on making a bouquet since I don't really know how to make one but I have another good idea. It would require me to go outside but I'm fairly certain it will be worth it.

I got up from the bed first, then went to the bathroom. I did my morning routine as usual and then put on my hoodie. Huh, it fits well . It's certainly less baggy now. Though the sleeves seem to be a bit short but that's fine. I also put on the saddlebags and grabbed a few bits I still have. I hope it will be enough for what I'm planning to do.

I left a note for Moonshine to let her know that I'll be gone for a while and then exited the room. As soon as I entered the corridor separating our room from our neighbors’ one I met a very tired colt. White Light was walking towards the kitchen, a mug of coffee held in his wing. Huh, it's really strong and flexible, it seems.

"Hey," I greeted him. He turned his head to me and nodded. "Rough night?"

"Yeah…" he said and then yawned. "And... how are you?"

"I'm fine, thanks," I replied. "It seems Moonshine's cycle hasn't started yet. Good for me I guess... So, I take it your sister really wants it?"

"Hm-huh," the colt nodded. "This time of year is... sometimes just, um... too much."

"Well I suppose I'll have my share of it someday," I said. I hope Moonshine won't turn into some sort of crazy sex-hungry monster. It would be very... awkward, to say the least.

Suddenly the door to our neighbors room swung opened. It seems it wasn't locked properly. I saw Night Breeze lying on her back on her bed and... holy crap, now that is a strong smell of sex! I instinctively took a huge whiff. Oh fuck... I regret it — it's too intense!

"Oh, hey." she greeted me as soon as she noticed me. "I know my bro and you sorted everything out, yes? If so, I wouldn't mind if you join us," she flicked her tail seductively. "You look especially handsome now you know. I bet Moonshine will be all over you when the heat hits her."

"Um, thanks, I guess..." I replied, blushing. "But I, um, have to decline your offer. I have some stuff to do and I don't, um, know if Moonshine's going to like me joining you."

"Alright see you later then," the filly said. "And remember — my offer stands," she looked at me with half-lidded eyes of hers. I can say there is something magnetizing about them for sure. Is she trying to hypnotize me? I don't know what weird powers lunar ponies posses.

"See you," I nodded, and then went to exit the apartment. I can't take all those fumes in the air, I'm almost popping a boner right now.

It's a bit creepy outside. The streets seem abandoned. Sometimes mares pass by, glancing at me in a special way and flicking their tails as I pass nearby. There are some foals running around playing different games. However there are almost no stallions. I saw just one, and he had a flustered look on his face as he carried a bunch of flowers. I don't know where he's going but I silently wish him good luck.

Finally I reached the market, my intended destination. Some stalls were closed but most were still open. All of them were managed by mares and... Huh, it seems they're not in heat. Good for me and them, I guess.

To start with I bought a medium sized wicker basket with a lid. I strapped securely it to my saddlebags then went to buy other things. I got some bread, lettuce, cucumber and a very tasty sort of cheese (they let me taste). I also bought a couple of different juice bottles: apple, peach and grape. I got some cabbage and carrots as well. In the end I had some bits left and decided to buy a multitool. This one was actually quite cheap. It features a knife, a screwdriver, both plus and minus and a lighter. I don't know why it has a lighter but I don't really mind it. Although it's more like spark-maker... flint and steel? I don't remember what it's proper name. There was still some money left and I decided to spend it on a comfortable, rather thick blanket about two and a half meters long and slightly less than two meters wide.

Yes I'm going to surprise Moonshine with a picnic. I guess it's a date as well. I've not done anything like it before. I'm thrilled to try it and see if it goes anywhere. Now I need to find a perfect spot. I want the place to be private, away from prying eyes and ears. Therefore it certainly can’t be anywhere near Canterlot.

I suppose I'll search for a place near... Ponyville. It's a small and peaceful village with plenty of empty space around: meadows, forests, even a river. Hm, a spot in the forest and yet by the river... sounds nice to me. I hope Moonshine will like it as well.

What if I teleport myself to Ponyville? Worth a try, I suppose.

*zzzzZAP!*

Oh damn... My head's a bit, um... Shaky. Dissy. Dizzy! Right...

It seems my powers have at least doubled. I don't think I would be able to teleport this far if I was still twelve. Good for me.

I looked around and discovered that I'm certainly in Ponyville. The train station to be exact.

To reach the forest I need, all I have to do is cross the village and then get over a meadow before I'll be behind the trees. Seems right.

So I walked through Ponyville, getting greetings from different ponies. It seems that the village is still as lively as it was back when I first discovered it. There are many ponies in the streets, stallions and mares alike. The smell of heat is weaker here than in Canterlot. Though I can see some mares giving me looks.

The ponies here are very friendly, just as I remember them. Huh, I've not been here for quite a while. I wonder what's Pinkie Pie up to? I know it was her and her friends that defeated Discord but I've not met her since... winter? If I'm remembering right.

My memory is a bit messed up since Discord changed my body, I guess.

"Hey, Flame!" I heard someone calling me. I turned my head and saw Pinkie Pie. Speak of the devil, so they say. She was happily bouncing towards me. Hm... No, I don't smell heat coming from her. "Wow, you've become bigger!"

"That's because of Discord, but thanks, I guess," I replied. Huh, she seems smaller, I'm about a head taller than her now. "How's your day been?"

"It's a bit boring, most of my friends are in heat and sitting at home" she told me. "Mind if we go play some board games? They can be fun!"

"I would love to, but I'm a bit busy," I replied. I definitely need to spend some time with Pinkie Pie later. "I'm searching for a place to have a picnic."

"Oh, for your special somepony? I can help you with that," the pink pony said cheerfully. "What kind of place do you need?"

"Well I guess I'd like it to be somewhere in the forest, by the river but still private and secluded," I explained.

"I know just the place! Follow me!" Pinkie Pie said and started bouncing in a certain direction. Hey, she bounces fast!

I guess I'll follow her and see what she has in mind.

***

"Huh, this is actually a pretty nice place," I said as we reached our destination.

Just as I wanted, it is a place near a river. There is actually a small pond with fish swimming around in it, as well as some frogs and other kinds of fauna. The rather large trees make it nice and shaded, the place seems just perfect. Just near the pond there is a small glade, a perfect place for a picnic. A row of bushes shield the glade from the rest of the forest and there is only one opening big enough for ponies to slip through. However, Pinkie told me it’s rare that anyone goes here at all. Good for me.

So I unrolled the blanket and placed it on the soft grass. Then I set down the picnic basket and put the food inside it. It hit me that I forgot to bring the plates.

"Oh damn..." I muttered.

"What's the matter?" Pinkie asked interestedly.

"I forgot to bring the plates," I said.

"Oh! Well, it can be fixed in a jiffy!" the mare said and then… Pulled a set of plastic plates out of her mane.

...

I better not question this.

"Thanks Pinkie," I said placing the plates near the basket. Then I opened it and began cooking. Not really cooking but preparing meals. I decided to go with simple sandwiches. I pulled out a loaf of bread and sliced it into many parts, just thick enough to be able to hold what I'm going to place on them. Then I prepared the lettuce, cucumbers, very thin slices of cheese and made six sandwiches. A layer of lettuce, then cheese and then a layer of cucumbers, all packed between two slices of bread.

I used three plates, placing two sandwiches on each. After that was done, I sliced cabbage and carrot into tiny pieces. I mixed them together and put them in the last remaining two plates. How did Pinkie know the amount of plates I would need?

I placed all the plates near the middle of the blanket, allowing plenty of space for myself and Moonshine. I also put bottles of juice nearby. All of it looks really nice, in my opinion.

"Thanks Pinkie, I don't know if I could do it without you," I told the pink mare.

"I'm always happy to help!" she replied cheerfully. "You can go and get your fillyfriend and I'll watch over the place for you! Once you're back here, I will disappear without either of you noticing!"

"Alright, thanks!" I replied, and then prepared the spell to go back to Canterlot.

***

Finally, I have returned home. Moonshine has woken up by now. She's in the bathroom taking a shower, judging by the sound of rushing water coming from there. I'll just wait until she comes out. I hope she'll like what I prepared for the two of us. Meanwhile, I decided to read that book further. It's very interesting, really. At that point my cat Molniya decided that it would be the perfect time to nestle by my side.

A few minutes later, Moonshine came out of the bathroom.

"Oh, hi," she said to me. "Where were you?"

"I was preparing something," I put down the book and stood up from the bed. I blushed slightly as I gathered my thoughts. "Moonshine... I want the two of us to have a picnic, will you join me?"

"Of course, Flame!" she said with a wide grin on her face. "I've actually been thinking about doing something similar, since this whole week is free, we can go camping!"

"Um... I don't think we have a tent," I noted.

"I can get one," Moonshine replied. "You see, my granddad and I used to go camping a lot when I was younger. I would often invite my friends as well! It was very fun! I wouldn't mind, no, I would very much like to go camping with you! There's a tent somewhere in the cabin. You know, the one where, um..." she blushed suddenly. "I... confessed my love to you," she looked away, her cheeks red.

"I remember that day too," I smiled, walked to her and nuzzled her. "Let's go get the tent then!"

The day is going even better than I expected! I can't wait to go camping with Moonshine. Though, we'll have to get more food and maybe some other things also Molniya will have to do without us.

"Moon, how long do you want us to camp?" I asked my love.

"Well... I don't know," she replied. "I guess we could spend at least a day, Maybe two. My granddad used to spend at least two nights before going back."

"Then we might have a problem," I said. "My cat, that is. I don't think we can take her with us — she's really nervous outside."

"Maybe our neighbors can help by watching over her?" Moonshine suggested.

"I was thinking about that actually. Well I suppose I'll go ask them," I said and then went to the neighbor's room.

I hope I won't be dragged in and fucked mercilessly until my dick falls off. It wouldn't be very nice.

So I knocked on their door a few times.

"Enter," I heard Night Breeze responding. It seems I won't be disturbing those twins. You know, I don't want to walk in on sex scene.

"Um hi," I said, opening the door slightly. Hm, the smell seems to be not as strong as it was. Night Breeze is lying on her bed while White Light reads a book at the table. "I want to ask you two for a favor. Can you watch my cat for a day or two?"

"Yeah, I think we can do that, Flame," Night Breeze nodded. "Going with your fillyfriend somewhere?"

"Yes," I nodded. "I can't really take the cat with me, um, unfortunately."

"Alright, I'll watch over your cat. Though — on one condition," I already don't like where this is going. "You will fuck me once you're back."

"Uh, I'll go ask Moonshine about that," I said and then turned around. Only to come face to face with Moonshine. Her cheeks were red in color. "Um..."

"You know..." she whispered to me. "Only if I can watch," she turned away. "Please?"

...

"Um, Night?" I called.

"Yeah?"

"Er... We'll do it once I'm back," I said a little bit nervous. I heard Moonshine giggling behind my back.

Well... I'm in for a wild wet ride once I'm back home.

Author's Notes:

Well, it's time Flame gets laid. No one can resist the mighty estrus! Also, he must remember to use the anti-pregnancy spell unless he wants to have kids with Night Breeze. It would be very awkward if he forgets about it.