This Night

Mathaels slumber was terrible. He didn’t know if the thought of betraying Darkness by letting Luna join his herd was the reason he had trouble to sleep or the Crystalized Darkness was affecting his health.

Again and again, he saw the pain of so many beings. So many burned, cried for mercy and… died. Mathael was used to the fact that the creation is a cruel place were everywhere unimaginable nightmare would lurk considering he was one of those monsters, but from all his visions, he only feared the one that he would always see no matter what memory of an tormented soul would play in his mind.

The vision that plagued him would always change into something worse every time. First he saw Darkness cry. The he saw her and everyone he knew run from him, then his love scream at his face with rage. Sometimes she would try to kill him and sometimes she would succeed and he would see himself slowly fading away, but the thing that truly made him break was the last vision.

In the last vision he saw himself kneeling down. After a few moments he saw that he was holding someone. After a few more moments, Mathaels blood froze as he saw that the being he hald in his arms was none other that Darkness as she was lying in a puddle of her blood.

Mathael just stared at this sight for what could have been hours till everything went black, but he could still see. After a few moments he saw two giant red glowing orbs in the eternal black void that stared into his soul. The words he heard made him clenche his head with both hand as he just couldn’t take it anymore

"What's wrong Mathael? Can't accept your own future? Face it, if you wouldn't be the ponies only chance of salvation, then they would see only a Monster! Every being you call 'friend', you have either saved from a thread, did something great for them or they just fear you for what you are. what do you think will happen once you won, hmm? A happy end...? We both know that you won't be ever happy as no one loves you and everyone will leave you to rot when you are worthless to them... even your precious little Darkness.... HAHAHAHAHA"

Real world

The second Mathael woke up he casted a teleportation spell as far as he was able at that moment to not scream beside Darkness.

???

*Thud*

Once Mathael teleported himself away he screamed so loud that the ice started to break… Wait ice?!?! After a few moments of screaming, Mathael noticed that he was on a very, very high mountain that was so far up in the north that the Crystal Empire would look warm in comparison.

Luckily for Mathael, his Caribou King kept himself warm. The view calmed him as he tried to regain his senses. He was completely covered in sweat and there was blood on various places on his head such a his eyes as if he cried out his life force…

Under even closer inspection he noticed that his arms have changed against his will. Both of his arms looked like if they were torn of a very bulky and physically strong demon and sticked on his torso. Both of his legs looked like the were ripped of from a very agile monster and they were covered in scale like plates.

Mathael was not happy, not at all. In fact he was scared. He could take it anymore and just had to create a mirror in which he looked. Mathael saw that his torso didn’t change, but 2 long and big horns grew on the backside of his head which made him look very draconic.

Our Protagonist who had his calmness incinerated walked from left to right as he started to understand what was happening. After a few moments, he turned around as he just realized that he just use his virus to undo all changes, but the moment he turned around, he destroys the mirror he created.

*Shatter*

Mathael turned around to see that he somehow turned the mirror into millions of pieces, but he wondered how he hit it if he was standing a few feet away from it. He looked around till he saw something on his butt which made him facepalm. Apparently a draconic tail with many spikes and a long sharp end grew too… just great…

The… whatever he was at the moment used his virus to undo all changes which took several minutes to undo. He was again surprised that it would take so long to just fix something so small. After he was the Therestal he once was, Mathael teleported back home.

Mathaels home

*Thud*

Mathael was already having enough of the day though it only began. Apparently he kinda forgot the weak alicorn magic a bit too much over the years which didn’t even sadden in the slightest as there were many much better spells.

As he looked around he noticed that he landed directly in front of the bedrooms door which was close enough to his destination. Since Mathael wasn’t tired anymore, he made some breakfast and went down to his secret lab.

Once he reached the lab and waited 5 minutes till all locks opened, he walked towards his scanning device which read… ‘Crystal can’t be analyzed’…. *Bash*.”Are you kidding me?!?!? I have slept through hell and back for nothing?!?!?” he said as he destroyed the device with one punch.

Our angry protagonist walked over to the Crystalized Darkness with a very furious look. Once he stood in front of the Crystal he shot various spells at it with no effect which made him even madder. After a few more attacks he began to punch it with such force that the ground started to tremble.

Mathael then said as he focused on hitting harder in a slower pace.”Why… won’t… you.... just… die!!!...*Rumble*. Krato- Our Protagonists eyes shot open as he realized that the crystal cluster started to glow and vibrate which Mathael knew, was nothing good at all.

Darkness POV

Darkness slumber was great as she was happy. She still remembered lying on a cloud during sunset with Mathael as if had only been yesterday… because it only was yesterday. Our Protagonists Mare woke up from her slumber as she smelled something delicious.

She walked to the kitchen where she found a meal which was labeled with ‘for Darkness’. It didn't take long for her to consume Mathaels culinary delights, but afterwards she was wondering where he went. Darkness would get her answer very soon.

*Boom*

*Crash*

*Thud*

Darkness gasped at what she saw Mathael just crashing through the floor with a massive explosion. She ran towards her love who looked hurt. Darkness checked his pulse and tried to wake him.

Suddenly she heard Mathael mumble something very quiet and aggressive which became louder and louder till he screamed.”I can’t take this anymore!!!”. before using Gate to transport him and the giant Crystal cluster into the void.

The Void

A vortex opened in the void from which a giant Crystal fell out which was shortly followed by very crazy looking pony. This pony snapped his fingers like a machine gun and created thousand upon thousands of tons of various kinds of materials which smelted into bricks and various other building ingredients. Shortly afterwards our Protagonist began to put all building Materials together to create something that would guarantee the security his mental state and safety of the damn crystals.

*two week later (0 seconds later in his world)*

Mathael spent two weeks with creating his projekt without a moment of rest or sleep as he sure as the nine burning hells didn’t want to deal with his nightmares again, but now it was finished. He created a giant castle in the middle of literally nowhere.

He made sure that that Crystal Cluster would never annoy him as he created a special room which was constantly surrounded by void energy. He discovered it as he he was building the fortress and realized that no magic was able to go through it which was perfect for his plans. He yawned as he only now realized how long he was working which was unhealthy, so opened a portal back to his home so that he could see Darkness once again.

Mathaels grand mansion

Darkness was really confused at what just happen. So many thought rushed through her head as she feared that he left her. What could she have done wrong, did she upset him somehow, did-

Darknesses thoughts were cut of as a familiar vortex opened from which Mathael walked out and instantly hugged her as he really missed her. After a few moments he broke the hug and heard a loud crack from his back.

Darkness looked at him in confusion and asked.”How old were you again?”

Mathael answered.”I was born 26 years ago although age doesn’t really matter if times goes slower there and somewhere else fast, but my flesh is constantly decaying and regenerating so that kinda doesn’t work. My mind that has been feeded with many great minds so would be around 26000000000 years old, plus a few dozen ‘0’ if you want to be precise, but my back just hurts from 2 weeks of working with no sleep or rest.”

Darkness looked at Mathael with widened eyes. She was in love with a pony that was older than dirt… She just remembered that he could read her thoughts because Mathael was looking grim at her with a raised eyebrow.

Mathael said unamused.”Yes… I am very old, but don’t you dare to call me old fart, understood?” Darkness slowly nodded

The female bat pony asked.”Wait you said you were gone for to weeks. What did you do all that time?”

Mathael said.”Maybe another time, but in short. I build something to keep something evil far far away from anyone.” Darkness was not happy with that answered, but Mathael was scratched her behind her ear which made her purr like a cat. a very big cat he might add.

Mathael then took a step backwards, but was greeted with very sore muscles… Mathael had all this knowledge and yet he still was doing dumb thing that he should have been able to avoid, but nooo, he just had to be a blockhead and now he had a back as sour as squidwards face.

Darkness asked.”Do you need help?”

Mathael said.”I appreciate your kindness, but I should be fi-”

Darkness interrupted by hugging him and said.”I know you have your pride and you don’t want to put weight on other, but you should not be the big guy when you are hurting your health. We could go to the spa, I am sure they can help you.”

Mathael was unsure about this. Yes it would be nice to have a bit of help, but on the other hand he still had so much work to do. He was torn between ‘You are a man and a man does not need help’... this sounded familiar… and ‘You can’t do anything on your own’ He was not sure if that counted him in…

Mathael who was already getting annoyed by the constant ‘Hi i am your back in pain and I have to tell you this every 0,2 seconds because I am a huge jerk’ said.”*Sigh* fine…”

Darkness smiled with glee as she just earned herself a day at the spa though she didn’t like the whole beauty treatment which made her feel like a doll.

The two of them left their house and started to walk through ponyville, but Darkness noticed that Mathaels back pain was bigger than she thought. How did she knew this you might ask? Well she knew that he would normally walk with a straight back and a lifted head while keeping his nose exactly horizontal, but now he walked like a normal stallion would. If that stallion was a giant that is.

during the walk they saw Rarity and Fluttershy. Mathael already knew what they wanted and where they were going, but just because you know everything doesn’t mean you can be impolite, now can you?

Mathael greeted them and said.”Greetings Rarity. Hi Fluttershy.”

Darkness greeted them too and said.”Hello there.”

The two of them turned around and greeted Protagonist and his Mare. Fluttershy said."Hello, Mathael. Hi Darkness. How are you two doing if you don't mind me asking?"

Darkness answered.”I am doing good Fluttershy, but Mathael has sore muscles.”

Rarity said, "Your back and muscles are sore? Then why don't you two come along with us, darlings. We are heading to the Ponyville Day Spa to relax. You can definitely heal your sore back and muscles, darling."

Mathael said.”I didn’t know there was a spa in Ponyville-” Liar!!! ”-But I could use some relaxation to ease my muscles. Would you two mind us joining you?”

Darkness said.”Then it’s settled. Let’s not waste time anymore so we can enjoy the day.” with Darknesses monologue done. Our four ponies, or rather 3 ponies and the sore muscle monster muscles walked towards the Ponyville spa.

They arrived at the building and walked through the door. They were greeted by two beautiful earth ponies who were twins. Except their colors were swapped between them.

They both greeted them, "Welcome to Ponyville Day Spa where we will take care of your needs so you can relax your spirit and body."

The blue one with pink mane said, "I am Lotus Blossom."

The pink one with blue mane said, "And I am her twin sister, Aloe."

They were wearing such skimpy outfits and the way they hugged each other just made them really sexy. Mathael was sweating bullets while doing his best to keep his eyes were they belonged, but this only resulted in his head vibrating.

Mathael thought.’Don’t you dare to even look one inch down or will rip you two traitors out!!!’

Mathael tried his best to be polite, but doing this made his head overheat, but since his head is already upgraded to version 1.1, he just stood there without going duh?, but he was still unaware of his surroundings till one of the two spa mare said something.

Rarity said, "Hello darlings. We would like to have our usual please."

Lotus Blossom nodded and said, "Right this way miss Rarity and miss Fluttershy."

Aloe looked at Mathael and said, "And who is this handsome stallion?" ’Handsome?' Mathael always thought that he always looked evil, angry or edgy even when he’s not those said things, but ’Handsome?'

Mathael thought of this picture in that moment

Rarity smiled and said, "Darlings. I would like you to meet the one who has saved Ponyville from the monster attack and also saved us at that dreaded tournament,Mathael."

The spa sisters gasped and looked at him. They were not present in Ponyville during the Monster attack. When they returned to Ponyville, they heard many things about Mathael from their customers about how strong he is and some females even said that he look handsome. Now that they looked at him closely, he is indeed what others may call a walking hunk.

Lotus Blossom asked him, "How can we be of your service, Mr.Mathael?"

Mathael smiled and waved off his hand and said, "Please ladies. None of that Mr stuff. It makes me sound really old-” Darkness nudged him to just make him remember that he really is that old.”- and besides I'm only 26 years old."

Aloe lowered her ears and said, "Forgive us,Mathael. We just wanted to welcome you to our spa."

Mathael gently said, "There is nothing to be sorry about, Aloe. It's okay. I don't think anyone can get angry with such a lovely pair of mares like yourselves." This made the spa sisters blush while Rarity, Fluttershy and Darkness smiled warmly at him

Lotus Blossom smiled and asked, "So, what can we do for you,Mathael?"

Mathael said, "Well, my back and some of my muscles are sore. I have troubles to even properly walk. Can you two ladies help me with my back and muscle pain?"

The spa sisters smiled and nodded. They then took a hold of Mathaels strong arm and pulled him towards the back of the room.

Aloe said, "Now, come this way please and we'll get you three started.

They went to a room that had several massage tables, 5 hot tubs, and some doors leading to other rooms. The atmosphere here was really relaxing. He saw Rarity, Fluttershy and Darkness going to the female changing room.

Aloe pointed towards a door and said, "Mathael. You can go in the male changing room. We'll start with your session when you come out."

Mathael nodded and thanked them

Mathael then walked into the changing room.When he entered the room, he started to take off all of his clothes, down to his underwear. He put all of his clothes in a basket and since he had all of his equipment in his pocket dimension, he had his personal items safe and sound.

He was about to continue to change, but then he heard thanks to his Superhuman Hearing that Darkness forgot her swimsuit. Mathael simply snapped his fingers to let her swimsuit appear in the female changing room.

Mathael then began to change his clothes, but then it struck him. He can’t put off his hat and tie. If he puts off his tie then he is a real walking hunk, but if he puts his top hat away then he would reveal that he has a horn which would lead to all kinds of trouble.

He was starting to panic as he now was in a far worse situation than Mathael as couldn’t just turn his problems into air… *Giga facepalm* Mathael, aka the being that is supposed to be ‘smart’ forgot that he can just use his virus to devour his horn and he was sure that the tie would be too weird? Right?

After Mathael was finally done with having an mental conversation with himself, he snapped his fingers to create a pair of swim trunks. Now that he had something to wear, he used his virus to devour his horn which was weird to just have a bit of your magic cut off. it was only a drop of an ocean, but for an unicorn this would be very devastating.

After he was done, Mathael looked around the room and found a few white robes hanging on the wall. He took one and walked out of the room.

While Mathael was changing in the room, Darkness, Rarity and Fluttershy came out and started to talk with the spa twins.

Rarity asked.”Darling you must show me how you brought your bikini with you without having to carry it with you, it would be such a life savoir for me.”

Darkness said.”That wasn’t me Rarity, it was Mathael who did it. Speaking of Mathael, what are your thoughts of him.”

Fluttershy said shyly.”He’s a bit scary, but he has a good heart.”

Rarity said.”He is a real gentlecolt with a hoof for fashion, but sadly he is too old for me.”

Lotus Blossom, "Well, he is handsome if you ask me. He talked with us normally and even complimented us."

Aloe said, "And he was not looking at our bodies with lust, even though we wear these types of clothes."

Darkness said.”Mathael would not do such thing. He is just to nice for that… sadly he is sometimes too nice for being too nice” she said the last part quietly

Rarity said with a grin, "Yes, but I think that you two have managed to stop his mind when he first saw you."

Lotus Blossom said with a smirk, "Then that is a success on our part."

Darkness thought mischievously and said, "Girls. Why don't you stay right here with us, I am sure that you would like to see how Mathael looks underneath his suit?”

The spa sisters, Rarity and Fluttershy blushed and Aloe said, "But ... but isn't that wrong for us to just gawk at his body like that?"

Darkness said with a grin, "Don't worry about that. I am his special somepony and I have already seen it and I must say it’s very impressive

This mare the spa sisters, Rarity and Fluttershy blushed deeply as they thought about seeing his muscular body.

When Mathael came out of the room, he saw Rarity, Fluttershy and Darkness were out as well and they were wearing their own robes. They were also talking with the spa sisters who were blushing for some reason. Rarity was wearing a white robe that matches her fur, and had the diamond cutie mark. Fluttershy was wearing a yellow robe which matches her fur, and had three pink butterflies on them. Darkness was wearing a black robe with nothing special on it and had a very confused look on her face, as she notice that the little piece of keratin was missing on his head called horn. He simply send her a psionic message which explained the situation. They looked really beautiful and a bit more sexy. Thanks to his virus, his blush was stopped and saved him from a ‘death from nosebleed’ end.

The girls saw that he was out and remained calm thinking he didn't hear their conversation. Well, he didn't, as he was busy panicking about his appearance.

Lotus Blossom asked, "Are you three ready for your relaxation?" They nodded.

The spa twins first took them to the hot tub.

Aloe said, "First of all, you will be taking a dip in nice hot medical water to soften your muscles."

Mathael nodded and began to remove his robe. Behind him, were the 5 mares who were waiting to see him remove his robe and see what his body looks like. When he untied his robe, removed it and put it beside the tub, the mares were confused why he wore a tie. everyone besides Darkness who had a unamused expression on her face.

The female Bat Pony said.”You can put the tie off Mathael. We are with friends. right girls?” The girls nodded.

Mathael sighed and slowly out of his tie. For a few moments there was silence till they saw something, they could not belive. His muscles bulged and bulged which made him grow up to 11 feet and with each passing second while creating shockwaves in the air. Now they were astounded at what they saw.

Malthael's body looked like it was carved from marble. His body was well developed. No. His body was beyond what they could have imagined. First of all ,his entire fur looked healthier and stronger than Celestia’s body hair. Next, his arm's muscles were bulky but firm. It looked like the muscles were concentrated into his arms tightly. He had eight packs and his chest and abdomen also had muscles tightly packed in. Even his back. Then there were his legs that looks like they were going to crush anything beneath them. All in all, he looked like he was wearing an armor made of muscles that could be clearly seen even though it’s under fur. They could have sworn that they saw his body shining a bit.

This made the mares eyes go wide as dinner plates, their mouth were agape, their entire face blushed furiously and they were drooling as they stare hungrily at his well defined muscles and physique. They wanted nothing more than to be held by him with his strong arms and their bodies touching each others. Fluttershy's and Darknesses wings became stiff and then with a *Pomf* her wings were fully extended which only made them blush more.

Mathael then looked at the four mares and saw that they were staring at his body while blushing up a storm. He also saw Fluttershy's and Darknesses wings were fully opened and were twitching a bit.

Mathael asked.”Are you two okay?”

Fluttershy blushingly nodded and said, "I-I a-am .... am f-fine Mathael. This s-sometimes happens t-to Pegasus and T-Therestals."

Mathael accepted her answer. Rarity, Darkness and Fluttershy then started to remove their robes and he immediately looked away. Even if Darkness was in his Herd, the others were not and even if, he still wouldn’t stare at their body's like a pervert.

Rarity saw that Mathael was looking away and asked, "Darling. Why are you looking away from us?"

Darkness answered that for him.”He thinks that looking at your bodies would make him look like a pervert.” Mathael nodded

Rarity said.”But Darling. We are under friends and besides we already looked at your body so it would be unfair if you would just look away.”

Mathael sighed and said.”I have seen many worlds and this is by far one of the weirdest since in any other world the females would try to kill you for doing that. Fine… I’ll do it for you.”

He sighed and closed his eyes. He then turned his face towards the girls and slowly opened his eyes. When his eyes opened, he went wide eyes at what he saw. Rarity,Fluttershy Darkness were wearing bikini that made them look beautiful and sexy.

Mathael could not say anything but gawk at their bodies. Rarity, Fluttershy and Darkness saw him staring at their bodies and blushed. They liked that he was looking at their bodies and decided to tease him a bit. They then started move their bodies around in an alluring way and he followed their every movement.

Rarity, Fluttershy and Darkness were blushing when they did that but they really liked the look on his face. Darkness then asked with a smirk, "Do you like what you see big guy?"

Mathael could not speak and he dumbly nodded. The girls giggled at his answer and moved towards the hot tub. When they were about to go into the hot tub, Darkness said in a sultry tone, "That's is a very good answer, Mathael. Maybe in the future, I will give you a special surprise."

Now everyone was blushing, well besides Mathael who rather felt fear than actall embarrassment. Can you believe it? Mathael, the lord of Darkness. Ruler of the void and the incarnation of your worst nightmare feared a Bat Pony? He shook his head and moved into the hot tub with Rarity, Fluttershy and Darkness. He submerged his body from neck to toe in the medical water. His body was unwinding slowly, which made him take a relaxing sigh and smiled.

The girls giggled when they saw him in a relaxed state. Rarity asked him, "How are you feeling now darling?"

Mathael said while smiling.”I feel like all my grumpiness is slowly melting off me and it is so relaxing.”

Fluttershy asked him, "What did you do to make your muscles sore ... if your don't mind me asking?"

Mathael said.”I built something very big to lock something extremely bad away for hopefully forever. I don’t want to go deeper into detail, but I can tell about something that also played a role in making me hate my muscles.”

Mathael softly smiled and told them all about the Ninth Metal he knew so far. He also told them about his worries regarding the metal and what he need to do. The girls were shocked to hear what he told them. A metal that is capable of negating magic and sturdy enough to take some heavy damage was both amazing and frightening. They were afraid when he told them about other power hungry beings getting their hands on the metal and causing chaos all over Equestria.

After Mathael told them all about the metal, Darkness said, " With you here, we don't have to worry about the enemy. Right Mathael?."

Mathaels look darkened as he said.”And what if I won’t be there anymore?” there was a lot of tension as our Protagonist said this. he continued after an dramatic pause.”Girls… I don’t want to sound like a drama queen, but I can safely say that there are being out there that make me look like an insignificant insect when it comes to power. I have to be prepared for the worst at all times. Back then I didn’t have to worry about others getting hurt as I was the one who hurt others, but now I have something I will protect till my last breath, or rather someone.” Mathael said the last part while hugging Darkness who was sitting beside him.

Rarity and Fluttershy were confused what he meant, but Darkness understood every word and felt her heart ache. She hugged her oversized plush and comforted Mathael who looked sad.

Truly, a strong stallion like him is this much worried about their safety and Equestria. Others would only take what they want and when the times comes, they would abandon them. They know that Mathael would not do such a thing. He would never abandon them if some calamity comes his way. He will fight to protect them and never give up, even if the enemy is stronger than him. If Mathael will not abandon them, then they too will not abandon him. They will walk side by side with him, even in dangerous situation because they know that he will definitely protect them, no matter what.

Darkness lifted his face up and looked at him in the eyes and said, "Mathael. In all my life, I have never once come across anyone like you. You are a very sweet and gentle stallion. You care about us so much that you are worrying yourself and that is bad for your health. You went out on your own to save me and my village from monsters, you helped some ponies from a slave camp and even freed the deer kingdom from their King and you didn't even asked for anything in return. You don't even brag about your achievements or how strong you are. You are a very selfless and loving stallion and I would be a very lucky mare to spend my life with someone like you." She then lovingly kissed him on the lips.

When Mathael heard them say that, he had tears of happiness falling from his eyes. In his past, he only was a monster that no one loved. He thought that he would spend the rest of his existence alone with nothing but pain, suffering and loneliness. However, here he is, in Equestria, where he has a girls who loves him dearly. Darkness was the ones who healed his broken heart and spirit. He hugged her lovingly and didn't want to let them go. He too wanted to be with her and love her and protecther. She has become his family, his treasure, .... his heaven.

Mathael said with a soft smile as he shed more tears of happiness, "Thank you Darkness. For loving someone like me. Back then, ever since I lost my free will, every day for me was a dark day. I was nothing, but a monster that carved nothing more then death and destruction. no matter how much I fought against it, nothing changed, all I ever saw was darkness around me, no matter how much I destroy it, it just comes back and surrounds me again. Always keeping me in the dark where it is cold, never seeing the clear blue sky, the bright light of the sun again. But coming here, to this world, you Darkness came into my life. Every time I see you happy, my day just brightens up and push away the black void, freeing me from the dark and cold. Because of you Darkness, I am able to see the clear blue sky. Because of you Darkness, I can see the bright sunlight shining above me, bathing me with its warmth. Because of you Darkness, my suffering has been destroyed. I too want to spend my life with you.”

When the girls heard him say all those things, and how he described Darkness, and how she has saved him from his suffering, tears flow from their eyes. They could not believe how damaged he was. They know that he told them that he suffered a lot in the past, but they could never think of how much he was suffering. Even the spa sisters, who were preparing the massaging table, had tears flowing from their eyes as they listened to each and every word he said. To be surrounded by blackness and still living on every day was torture. They didn't know what would have happened to him if he did not arrive here in Equestria where he was saved from his blackness by his love. They were now very thankful that he had not only came here and Darkness was thankful that he came into her life as well.

After hugging for some time, they then relaxed in the hot tub. After 10 minutes,*Ding*the bell rang, saying it was time for them to get out of the water. They stepped out and dried themselves with a towel. Mathael was surprised to feel his body rejuvenated. Whatever was in that water, really did helped his muscles.

Lotus Blossom smiled at Mathael and asked, "Are you ready for your massage?"

Mathael nodded. Lotus Blossom then guided him to a massage table where he lied down on his stomach and rested his head on his arms. Lotus Blossom came beside him and touched his skin under the fur, but she instantly stopped with an confused expression

Lotus Blossom said.”Mathael? Why do you have scales?”

Mathaels eyes opened as he realized that he forgot to undo the scales that he got from some DNA he collected from his battles. He quickly used his virus to pull the scales under his skin and let them be consumed.

Mathael then said.”Sorry. I forgot about them. They should not bother you any longer.” Lotus Blossom nodded and to her surprise the scales were gone

She now, after a little incident, started to gently apply pressure on his back with her hands. Mathael felt her hands on his back and how she was unwinding his muscles which made him relax. His bones and muscles become soft like jelly under her hands massage and he loved it.

Mathael said.”I never been so relaxed in my whole li-*Crack* -ffffff!" He then felt very relaxed when his joint made a snap.

Lotus Blossom became worried and said, "Oh sorry about that. You muscles are just so knotted up together that you-"

Mathael interrupted her and said.”Don’t worry about it, Lotus. It takes a lot more than that to hurt me and besides it was really relaxing. Please continue.”

Lotus smiled and continued to massage his back. Mathael tried his best to not fall asleep, but when she started to gently massage his wings from which she got some loud cracks out, he blushed heavily while all his senses went numb and he drifted into the land of dreams.

After Lotus was done with Mathaels massage, she and her sister went to Rarity, Fluttershy and Darkness to give them their spa treatment.

Rarity, who was getting her horn and nails cut and nail filed from Lotus Blossom said."So Darkness. What’s like to life with Mathael?”

Darkness who was getting a Massage from Aloe said.”You have no idea how awesome it is to have a Stallions who is so gentle and smart like Mathael. The best thing about him is that he is not scared from the noble, just recently a noble tried tried to marry me against my will and Mathael made sure that he would no longer annoy me.” she smiled while saying the last part.

Rarity smiled and said.”Well that is just wonderful, darling.” She turned her attention to the spa sisters and said.”And what about you two? I heard that you were with a noble. two did it go?”

Aloe’s smile faded and she said.”It… didn’t go well.”

Lotus said.”He treated us like dirt and forced us to do things we didn’t want to and he threatened us if we didn't do as he said that he would throw is in the dungeon.” She said as a tear left her eye

Rarity, Darkness and Fluttershy were really sad and angry that this noble would just do something like that and Mathaels love was sure that her big plush would not be happy about it.

Mathael woke up from his peaceful lumber as he heard single tear drop thanks to his Superhuman Hearing. He popped a few joints in the right places and made his way towards the crying Mares.

Once he stood behind them he gently asked.”What is going on here. Why are you crying?”

The two sisters turned around and saw Mathael with a worried expression on his face. Aloe said.”We were just telling Rarity about our last Stallion… things went wrong.”

Mathael raised an eyebrow as he really didn’t like were this was going. He asked.”And what did he do?”

Instead of answering his question, the two Sisters did something different which shocked him. The twins began removing their clothes right in front of him. He immediately covered his eyes with his hand and said, "Ladies! What are you doing? This is wrong. Please stop undressing yourselves in front of me!"

Mathael didn’t like this at all. Why would they do this in front of him? I mean sure he is abit different than the average stallion, but this is extreme… what did Darkness tell them? Suddenly he heard a loud gasp from the Girls. At this moment he remembered from Don’t Get Cocky and he prayed that it was not as bad as he read.

Mathael slowly put his hand away and looked at the twins with a worried expression and said.”Ladies? Is everything al...right?”

He stops at what he saw which made his eyes go wide as it was not as bad as he read… it was far worse. The spa twins were standing in front of him naked while covering their exposed breasts and private areas with their arms. What he was looking at were not their bodies but what happened to them. He saw that their bodies were covered in bruises, some on their backs while some in front. There were some on their faces as well but were very well hidden thanks to some make up. He even saw a few whip marks. Rarity, Fluttershy were looking at the twins with horrified expressions while Darkness and Mathael were furious.

Tears began to fall from the twin's eyes as they look down with sad faces. Lotus said, "This is what she meant by things going wrong."

Aloe said, "The last stallion who we wanted to be with abused us. He would beat us when he didn't get what he wanted or if we refuse his request."

Mathael didn’t want to believe what he was hearing. A stallion which name he already knew did these horrible things to these beautiful girls. Anger started to rise inside him. this bastard dared to hurt these mares. He would never hurt a female for as long as he lives, but seeing them like this hurt his heart.

The spa twins looked at him and waited for his response but didn't get any. They became even sadder that he, a gently Stallion couldn’t even say something to cheer them up.

Lotus said, "I guess now that you have seen us like this, you don't want to be seen with ugly mares like us, right?"

Aloe said, "It's okay. No one will want us like this anyway. We are very damaged mares and who would want to hav-?" They were cut off when they were suddenly embraced by Mathael

Mathael felt his nonexisting heart ache when he heard them saying bad things about themselves. However, when he heard them calling themselves ugly and damaged, he could not take it anymore and quickly hugged them. These were mares who just wanted to be happy, but all they got was pain.

Mathael gently said, "It's okay girls. It's okay. You just wanted to be loved by a male, but they turned out to be bastards who saw you two as nothing but objects of their desires. You have went through something that never should be done to you." He then looked down at the twins faces who were looking at him with teary eyes and smiled softly,.”But I still see two beautiful Mares in front of me and I promise you that whoever did this to you will pay.”

The twins were crying tears of happiness as they hugged him and bury their faces in his chest. They have been hurt badly and believed that no other male would ever even want to be near them. But Mathael still saw them as beautiful as he didn’t care for their appearance.

They stayed like that for a few minutes as he tried to calm the twins down. After they calmed down, the twins wore their clothes but Mathael stopped them and asked, "Would you two like me to heal you?" The twin nodded in approval.

Mathael created a Orb of Harmony which was twice as big as a normal one and illuminated the entire room in its golden light. The twins were scared for a moment as they saw their bodies glow, but when the light faded away, they saw that their entire bodies were healed. No bruise, cut or mark was left and they even looked much healthier than before. Mathael looked away as he didn’t want his face to explode because of too high blood pressure.

The twins saw this and smiled. Lotus asked, "What's the matter,Mathael? Are we not that beautiful for you to look at us?"

Mathael said, "No. You both are very beautiful. I just don't want to stare at your naked bodies without your permission." The girls smiled warmly and kissed his cheek which made him blush.

Aloe said, "You can look at us all you want Mathael. We don't mind one bit."

Mathael said, "I think I already have seen enough sexiness for one day" The twins blushed at his comments. they nodded and wore their clothes. After that Rarity, Fluttershy, Darkness and Mathae exited the spa. Before leaving, Mathael asked the spa twins, "Can you tell me who was the one that abused you two?" he knew it already, but just to be sure that he wouldn’t kill an innocent

Lotus asked, "Why do want to know his name?"

Mathaels smile faded and said.”Because if I even meet him then he shall feel your pain a thousand times worse.” Rarity and Fluttershy were slightly scared from Mathaels choice of words while the twins and Darkness had nothing against a bit of justice.

The twins smiled that he would protect them from the stallion. Aloe said, "He is a unicorn whose name is Stone Heart."

Mathael nodded as he made sure that he would ‘have a nice conversation’ with said noble and hugged them both, who also hugged him. After that he left the spa and saw that the sun was already setting, but the night is still young. So he escorted Rarity and Fluttershy back to their houses as he still wanted to use the time with Darkness.

Mathael asked.”Hey Darkness? Would you like to go out with me?”

Darkness smiled and said.”My, my. What did gave you such a good mood?”

Mathael smiled and said.”Well I haven’t seen you in two weeks. Two weeks which were lonely so I wanted to spent a bit of time with you. What do you say my love?” Darkness was really happy to be with Mathael who would move the moon for her… okay he would literally do that for her

Darkness tried to imitate Mathael and said.”It would be a pleasure, sir.” Mathael chuckled before he grabbed her hand and flew to his destination.

Cloudsdale

Cloudsdale is an astounding city as it is the only city that is literally in the sky. Many winged creature would enjoy their stay there as it was a real tourist magnet. Sadly, therestals who were not able to walk on clouds, could not see its glory, but this would change as Mathael who recreated his horn and scales, used a spell to make the two of them walk upon the soft clouds of cloudsdale.

Darkness had stars in her eyes as she saw the flying city for the first time. Mathael could only grin as he saw that his love would act like a filly in the candy store. It was nice to relax and made him feel… alive. Not he felt dead before, but he enjoyed to be just himself once again. no kill that or worry about this, but just doing things any ‘normal being’ would do which was to enjoy life.

Mathael was lost in thoughts as he turned off all of his powers of for a few moments. No Superhuman Hearing with made it so that he could hear any little small talk. No Superhuman Smell which made him able to smell everything and no resistance from cold, warmth or anything else.

For the first time in what felt like an eternity, he felt alive. He could feel the chill breeze that blow through his fur. He could smell the refreshing air like any normal being would and not figure out every individual particle in the wind. It was enjoyable for him.

Our Protagonist who now regained sense now also saw the dark of the night for the first time in many years, but it didn’t bother him as most of the streets were fully illuminated by weird crystals that we placed in lanterns.

A few minutes later, he felt hungry, which although was an unpleasant feeling, was still a feeling that he kinda missed. huh… feeling something is much more than he ever thought would be worth… now he kinda felt sorry for Baldur.

He turned his attensuíon to Darkness and asked.”Would you like to eat something? I pay for the meal?”

Darkness turned around and answered.”Sure. I could go for something to eat.” Mathael nodded and walked to a civilian.

Mathael politely asked.”Sir, may I ask where the finest restaurant in cloudsdale is?”

The pegasus Stallion turned around with a horrified expression.”I-It’s two s-streets down and t-three streets t-to the l-left- Please don’t eat me, I have children.” After he finished his sentence, the Stallion flew away as if his life depended on it

Mathael raised an eyebrow and looked confused. Why was he scared of him. Our Protagonist looked around and noticed that the streets that were full when he came in range of Cloudsdale now were empty. Our not bothered Protagonist shrugged and simply followed the way description with Darkness

After a few minutes of walking, yes walking as in one foot after another without superspeed or op abilities, the two of them reached a fine looking five star restaurant which they entered. The inside of this restaurant looked like, Rarity would say, magnifique

Once inside, they were greeted by an elder looking pegasus who was the owner of the restaurant. he said.”This is a surprise. I never seen therestals entering my restaurant. I must inform you though that we follow a strict dress code so you can’t enter miss.”

Mathael understood what he meant. This was a fine restaurant and although he wore a nice tuxedo, Darkness wore casual clothing which even though was as expensive as this entire restaurant times three was still not good enough. An idea popped in his head as a big smile fired on his face and as he slowly lifted his thumb and index finger.

Darkness eyes widened as she realized what he was planning. She said unamused.”Don’t you dare Mathael”

Mathaels smile widened even more. He said.” I do dare my love” Mathael then snapped his fingers and a white blinding light. After the light dispelled, everyone could see Darkness who wore a nice looking dress, a bit of jewelry and had longer hair

Darkness looked at herself and said angrily.”I am going to kill you for this.”

Mathael smiled and kept his laughter under control and just to be funny he *Boop* booped her on the nose which made her blush.

Mathael then said.”Don’t be so grumpy my little Darkness. It’s not that bad and besides, now we can enter.” Darkness was still not happy about her visual change, but she exhaled and simply tried to not rip the dress into millions of pieces

Once they entered the main hall, the music stopped and all eyes were on them. In an instant ⅔ of the customers left in fear.

Mathael knew why they left and mumbled.”Damn racist Equestrians...” The owner didn’t look happy either as he just lost an big amount of money. Mathael added.”*Sigh* I am going to repay you all the lost money from those cowards who left.” The owner nodded and brought them to one of the now many free tables

Once seated. Mathael said.”So what would you like to eat, Darkness?”

Darkness thought for a moment before she said with a smile.”I would like a half cocked steak with the blood on it.”

The owner looked rather surprised and a bit uneasy at her order since he normal the customer rather want a fish dish.

Mathae said.”I’ll take the same and could you please give us something to drink too?”

The owner nodded and walked into the kitchen. During the waiting time many of the guests who didn’t leave started to talk with another. Mathael didn’t want to use his powers, but when he heard them say something about Darkness his ange immediately jumped to level over 9000. Our Protagonist than turned his Superhuman Hearing on again and heard something which made him angry…

What are those animals doing here

I can’t believe it! My one free day in the week and this happens

Who do they think they are to just walk in like real ponies

Look at the ugly face of that mare sweety aren’t you happy that you got something better

Of course I am, no one would love such and thing

Mathael was so enraged that the muscles on his face tightened and his veins bulge on his neck and face. The veins in his eyes became visible as large amount of blood flowed through them. This was the face of someone who will go through anything in order to do something. Even kill these bastards but he controlled his temper ..... just barely.

Mathael slowly rose from his seat and said.”I can hear every word of you damn racist bastards!” Everyone's attention was directed at Mathaels who looked very angry. He continued.”The cockiest thing someone can do is to badmouth someone behind their back, but when they're face to face to them, they’ll kiss up to them. You egoistic flank holes think that as long as no one finds out everything is okay?!?!? There is nothing more that pisses me more off than beings like you pieces of garbage and I would love nothing more than to crush each and everyone of you between my fingers till there is nothing left of you!!!

With Mathaels ‘convincing’ words said. Everyone including the band who would normally play the music, left the restaurant. Mathael then sat down again and looked at a happy Darkness?

Darkness said.”I heard what they said and I thank you for shutting them up.” Mathael smiled and was about to say something, but he got cut of as he heard a door open. In the door stood the owner with a shocked expression as he saw his restaurant empty.

Michael sighed and said.”I will pay for them too…”

With that said. The elder looking pegasus brought them their meal and a whole bottle of champagne. He opened it and poured it into two glasses. He then snapped his fingers to make the instruments play themself a nice song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsL9ah3TNMw

Everything was perfect. The music, the decoration and the location. Mathael enjoyed this a lot, but then Darkness asked something that made him slightly uneasy, but reminded him that he still had something to do.

Darkness said.”Not that I would dislike this, but reason we are visiting a restaurant tonight?”

Mathael gulped and sighed in defeat shortly afterwards, but before he could say anything, he had to make security measurements. He created a sound wall around them so nobody could hear them and then he swallowed on more time before he would say something.

Mathael said.”*Sight* Darkness… there is something I have to tell you…” Darkness was getting nervous, what will he say. Mathael made it short and painless.” Luna is in my herd.”

*Thud*

Darknesses jaw hit the table and her eyes bulged cartoony. She said.”Luna as is Princess Luna, my boss?”

Mathael winced a little and said.”Yes… Actually she was the one who wanted to be in my herd when she kissed me…?”

Darknesses said.”Ok.”

Mathael was shocked to the core and said.”Ok as in no problem okay? Nothing else?”

Darkness smiled as she pulled him to her face by his tie and said.”Of course I have no problem as long as I am still your best mare and as long you are still mine.”

Mathael exhaled in relief and said with a smile.”Of course Darkness. No matter what happens, you will still be the most important being in my life.” After Mathael said this, the two of them romantically kissed.

Later

After The two of them have eaten a nice dinner, though Mathaels cooking is better, our Protagonist paid the owner of the restaurant in from of a golden treasure chest that was completely filled with bits, gold nuggets and bars of gold. At the moment, Mathael was carrying Darkness home. You ask why? Just listen.

Darkness said.”*hic* why the haste, I can still drink one *hic* glass.”

Mathael ignored her comments as he knew that she was completely drunk after only two glasses! He didn’t even had his Jim Raynor DNA active and even told his virus to not engage, but he isn’t even slightly drunk… Ponies are lightweights…

Our gentlecolt of an Protagonist carried Darkness all the way home and ignored all the weird looks at him, no matter if the faces showed confusion or aww, there was nothing that would stop him from his quest of carrying his love home.

Once they were home, Mathael laid her gently on their bed and gazed into her beautiful eyes. They were not just beautiful because the color was nice, but because he could look into the soul of his favorite pony. Suddenly Darkness kissed him on the lips before dozing off. Mathael could only smile during that moment as he was flooded with happiness, he then went to sleep besides his oversized plush.