"I thank you for attending my wedding, Velvet," I told her while putting on my black tuxedo jacket. I was standing in front of a full-length mirror in my room in Canterlot checking myself over. "Due to...recent events...I understand if you wanted to keep to yourself for a while. Night Light has and sent me a letter explaining why he isn't here and happiness for my marriage." Out of the corner of my eye, I watched Velvet get up from the table that is under the window, walk around it, and over to me.

"Night Light and I deal with our son's loss differently," her voice was soft, sounding like that of a broken heart filled with hurt and loss. Which tugged at my heart because I was the one that put it there, even if my actions were justified. After she walked up to me, she gently urged me to turn around. Then proceeded to straighten my tuxedo jacket as she spoke, "He needs time to himself. It's the way he's always been."

I gently took her hands in mine, as if trying to ease the pain I saw in her eyes. "I think that's the way for all guys. We tend to want to deal with deep emotions in private rather than talk them out."

She squeezed my hands with a slow nod. "Me, on the other hand, I choose to deal with it by surrounding myself with something good. It's my way of healing." She looked up at me with an intent look, as if something important was in my eyes. "How's Twilight? She seems distant."

I looked down at her and sighed a little. "As you know, she's the one that's been hit the hardest. She and Spike. Spike has the Crusaders to help him through this. Especially Sweetie Belle. He's been spending almost all of his time with them. Twilight has mostly retreated into herself. I don't think she's completely closed herself off emotionally. I think, and hope, that she's trying to hold back the torrent of emotions with a dam that will let out the emotions slowly instead of all at once. I've already told the girls to encourage her to talk about it and deal with it."

"And you?" she asked as she held my hands against her chest.

I took a pause before answering. "I know in my head that I did what I had to. Self-defense of others and my family. However, I still feel like there's blood on my hands."

"Cadence said the same thing."

"I know, she told me." Letting go of one hand, I motioned for her to sit back down at the table. "We've been keeping in regular touch through two orbs that only connect with each other," I told her as we took a seat at the table again. "I'm sure that's what she told you and how she's trying to put together a council to lead Equestria so she can move to Ponyville."

At least there was a look of amusement in her eyes after I said that. "We've had our girl talks, yes."

I chuckled lightly at that, "One thing that never changes between worlds."

The amusement in her eyes stayed for a few seconds before leaving and replaced by pain once more. "I want to thank you for the funeral. It meant a lot for me, Night Light, Twilight, and Spike. I was able to talk with many from the city and they said it meant a lot for them too. The way you gave them respect at the funeral. That even though they made an evil choice, that all still must be respected in death and given a proper funeral. To be reminded of the good things he has done in spite of the recent choice they made."

"Cadence said the same thing to me about a week ago when she talked with the remaining soldiers." I sat back in my chair while she made herself more comfortable by crossing her legs and shifting her skirt. "The way she and I handled the funeral went a long way toward them reintegrating back into the kingdom. Of course, that was under strict conditions. Some of those conditions are regarding conduct toward humans within the Empire, which is also the new laws. Similar to the laws that were enacted in the human world in the past. Peace always begins with someone, or somepony, putting a weapon down, not picking one up. This is why there's hope for those soldiers that surrendered and or walked away. True, they may still feel the same about humans, but they can feel all they want as long as they obey the laws."

"I heard that Philomena wasn't too happy about you facing them alone." The amusing tone in her voice and the amusement in her eyes spoke of a knowing woman who has been there in the past.

I gave her a soft short and embarrassed chuckle giving her a sheepish smile. "No, she wasn't too happy about it. However, she was proud of the way I handled it. After Twilight and I told her all the details. Which is why she's still going with Angelfeather and I on our honeymoon. She's in heat right now and wants to take advantage of that with me. I'll still talk with the girls, and especially Twilight, before leaving."

It wasn't a surprise to see her get up from her chair. What was surprising was when she scooted my chair back, sat in my lap, put her arms around me, and put her head on my shoulder. Not wanting to be rude, I wrapped my arms around her and held her as she let a few tears fall. Being a father myself, I still can't imagine how Night Light feels right now nor am I a woman, so I can't identify with how Velvet feels. It was obvious, and makes perfect sense, that her loss would be hard for her for the rest of her life. So, I held her while she let out some more grief. She stayed that way, shaking a little with grief, for a little bit as her heart cried out softly, "I want my baby back." All I could do was hold her as she let out her grief and loss. With my mind going over one simple thought. That our actions affect those around us. Not just us.

After a little while, there was a knock at the door and Rarity stuck her head in. "It's about time, Fred," she announced before noticing Velvet in my lap crying. She opened the door and walked over to us when she saw Velvet crying after I motioned her in with my head. "Oh, Velvet," Rarity cooed softly after walking up to us and put an arm around her.

Velvet lifted her head off my chest looking up to Rarity, "I miss my baby soo much." Then leaned into Rarity when she urged Velvet to do so.

"I know, dear," Rarity put her arms around Velvet while I leaned over in an effort to hold them both. "Just go ahead and let it out even during the wedding because you'll fit right in with the rest of us girls crying."

That got a little giggle out of her as she raised her head and wiped her eyes. "That's true." Then she turned to me again while leaning back and taking a look at my coat. "Did I cry on you too much?"

With a reassuring smile, I shook my head after taking a look myself. "No, not really. What little you did was on my black jacket which can't be seen anyway."

"You didn't do anything to it, darling, so don't worry," Rarity encouraged her, using an elegant-looking handkerchief to help dry her eyes.

What Rarity said helped as she stood up at Rarity's urging then started straightening out her dress. "Do I look alright?"

I stood up as well, straightening my suit, as Rarity answered, "Oh yes, dear. The benefit of having fur on our face is that we don't have to worry about ruining any makeup." She took Velvet's arm in hers and urged her toward the door. "Now come on, Fred. You know not to keep a lady waiting."

"Yes, dear," I said a little comically and followed them out the door after taking one last look at myself to make sure I was presentable.

^_^

The wedding itself was going to be held outside in the large courtyard where the Summer Sun Celebration was always held in Canterlot. It was a very large courtyard that was almost twice as wide as a football field and almost twice the length. That way the ceremony and the reception can be held in the same area; the ceremony on the steps with the reception on the East side of the courtyard in front of the Summer Sun Celebration area. Everyone, and everypony, was in place. Philomena, Twilight, Rarity, and Harmony were on my side with Cadence, Pinkie, Rainbow, and AJ on the other side where Angelfeather will stand. Fluttershy was off to the right side of all of us with her birds ready to sing. Each of their dresses was beautifully made in shades of yellow and red in honor of Philomena. Angelfeather wanted it that way and Philomena didn't mind. Both Mother and Aunt Luna were standing there in their best dresses because it was the way I wanted it. Both of them taking turns with the ceremony. Mother was wearing white with golden trim while Aunt Luna wore her colors like dark blue with light blue sparkling trim. With the courtyard so long, it would be insane for Angelfeather to walk all the way down. So, she would start walking from the side close to the steps in front of everyone and everypony present.

"I noticed a lot of griffons present, nephew," Aunt Luna pointed out, sounding happy about it.

I was too, but for one issue. "Yeah. I'm glad they came. I'm just not sure if her father is here."

"If he is, I'm sure she will have plenty to say to him," Mother mused softly with a knowing smirk on her face.

"Indeed."

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed somepony walking up and whispering something to Fluttershy. She nodded her thanks then told us, "She's ready." And upon one nod from Mother, Fluttershy had her birds start singing here comes the bride. As the birds sang and tweeted out the welcoming melody, Angelfeather started walking toward the steps from my right. I wanted her to wear a classic human wedding dress with a train and she agreed to it. With some alterations of course, which I said was fine. The dress itself was a simple yellow one-piece sleeveless dress that stopped just above her feet, or paws rather. It was the accents and trim that made it extraordinary. There was red narrow lace woven in a vertical fashion on the dress. Two pieces of lace made a gentle curve around her breasts in order to draw my eyes to them. And it was working. The train of her dress wasn't that long, but it was transparent and glittering with a mix of yellow and red making it sparkle in the sunlight. Her hair was altered slightly with more curls making it a little shorter than normal. And looked absolutely beautiful with the red and yellow flowers in her claws. Because she wasn't walking down the aisle, but in front of everyone and everypony, everpony stood up at once. Joy appeared in her eyes as she walked up the steps to take her position across from me in front of Mother and Aunt Luna. Everypony sat down as Mother began to speak.

"Today is a joyous day for me as a mother," she began with pride in her voice and in her eyes as she looked between us. "When I was forced to take my son into the human world to be raised by my human counterpart, there was a part of me that never expected to see him again. When he returned again home, I was happy to see him and my heart leaped when he said he crossed over for me. And to help in my efforts to end slavery. My heart is bursting with joy that he is being wed today after the success of ending slavery."

Now it was Aunt Luna's turn as she took a step forward to speak. "Until my beloved nephew appeared from the human world when Twilight returned, I had no knowledge that my sister even had a child because Twilight had saved me from Nightmare Moon only seven years before hence. Since then I've gotten to know my nephew. He's a half-human half-pony person that I'm proud to call my nephew." When she said that I was half and half, I extended my wings giving them a good flap with a smirk on my face before folding them again. I also finally figured out how to get large wings through fabric. Magic. "Indeed," she smiled at me. "I'm proud of his accomplishments here in Equestria. He has gained the trust and love of the Elements of Harmony," she smiled to Philomena, "Philomena," then to Angelfeather, "and Princess Angelfeather of Griffonstone. This brings us to why we are here today. The day where my nephew and Princess Angelfeather are to be wed."

"Upon this day, it is great joy that I wed my son to Princess Angelfeather of Griffonstone. If any should have cause that these two should not wed, let them speak now or forever hold their peace," she said while putting emphasis on peace at the end.

I didn't expect anything, so it was a surprise that a murmur started in the crowd, and then I turned around when I heard, "I have an objection." When we all turned around, I wasn't happy to see her father standing there in the middle aisle at the base of the steps just a few feet away. Angelfeather certainly wasn't happy with him being there. "You weren't supposed to actually marry this human. You were supposed to come back home."

There was a figurative fire in her eyes when she saw him standing there and she clenched her claws in a fist while giving him a low snarl. "I don't want you here...father. You have no place here."

"But I do have a place," he tried saying. Until he said, "I am still your father and-"

"YOU SOLD ME." She screamed it down at him while shaking slightly with rage in her eyes. And I was not going to interfere. That had the effect of a mental slap on his face as he visibly flinched at her scream. "YOU WERE A GOOD FATHER UNTIL YOU FELL IN LOVE WITH MONEY MORE THAN YOUR OWN DAUGHTER. I DID EVERYTHING TO DISWADE YOU FROM MAKING DEAL AFTER DEAL AFTER DEAL. EACH DEAL YOU MADE SLIPPED YOU FARTHER AWAY FROM ME." She stepped down the steps until she was nearly face to face with him and lifted a clawed finger to his face. This time she lowered her voice to a growl, "When you sold me, you sold your rights as my father away as well."

For once, I don't think he knew what to say. And for the first time since seeing him, his face looked a little crestfallen. Even his voice held defeat in it. "So what do you want me to do?"

She lowered her hand, turned back around, and slowly walked back up the steps. "Leave." To my surprise, he actually did. He turned around and started walking down the center aisle toward the other end of the courtyard where it exits into the city. The only sound that I heard, while her father left in disgrace, was the soft wind blowing through the courtyard. "Please proceed," Angelfeather said softly. After extending one wing and putting it around her, she sidestepped close to me then put her arm in mine. While the look in her eyes showed both hurt and anger.

"Princess Angelfeather," Mother began with a soft voice, "do you take Fred Justice as your lawfully wedded husband? In sickness and in health, richer or poorer, and forsaking all others keeping yourself to him alone until death do you part?"

"I do," she said making my heart leap for joy.

"Do you, Fred Justice," Aunt Luna began looking at me, "take Princess Angelfeather as your lawfully wedded wife? In sickness and in health, richer or poorer, and loving her and keeping her in your herd 'til death do you part?"

"I do," I said happily.

"Then as our authority as princesses of Equestria," Mother started.

And Aunt Luna finished, "We hereby dub thee husband and wife."

We turned toward each other and I gave her a kiss right next to her beak then she rubbed her cheek against mine to the cheering of the crowd. And even though there was genuine happiness in her eyes at our marriage, there was also the hurt in them as well. Well hidden, but I could tell. Mother didn't hesitate to pull us both into a hug, wrapping her arms and her wings around us both and holding us almost hard enough to break ribs. "My precious sunshine boy is married," Mother cried out happily as she tried hugging the stuffing out of us.

"My congratulations as well, nephew," Aunt Luna smiled with pride before looking at my mother with restrained mirth. "And as soon as your mother eventually lets go, I'll be able to hug you as well."

"Yeah, that might take a while," Rainbow laughed before walking up and patting me on the back. "Congrats, stud. When Angelfeather and Philomena are done try and save some for the rest of us."

My mother hummed happily and contently before letting us go with, "Alright, I'm done."

To the applause of the crowd, that we were about to join, Aunt Luna gave me a quick hug. Then both Mother and Aunt Luna were off to work the crowd.

"Thank you all for making this something special," there was a tear in her eye when she said it to the girls and hugged Cadence first.

"Don't sweat it, sugarcube," AJ said as she hugged her next. "After all we are in a herd together and that practically makes us family."

While my new wife spoke with the rest of the girls, I side-stepped over to Cadence and Twilight to speak with them. Especially Twilight. She knew what I was going to ask even before I had the chance to bring her into a hug. There was genuine happiness in her eyes for me when she gave me a smile. However, when she put a hand on my chest, there was still hurt and loss in her eyes as well. "I'm...holding, Fred," she said, looking up at me as Cadence put an arm and a wing around her.

"Just don't close yourself off and not deal with the loss," I said gently, having to lean in to get close over the applause of the crowd. "I don't want to lose you to that."

"You won't, Fred. I promise. Just not right now," she told me, allowing me to pull her into a hug. I could see the honesty in her eyes and knew that the others would take care of her as well, so I wasn't all that worried. But I also knew how Twilight liked to hide in books sometimes.

"Don't worry, handsome, we won't let her bury herself in books," Harmony stepped up and said before giving me a kiss on the cheek.

"Yeah, so don't worry," Pinkie surprised us by hugging Twilight and Cadence from behind. "So, let's go have some fun."

^_^

Mother wanted to go full out with the reception while Angelfeather didn't want anything overly huge. So, they compromised on a reception that was kind of a come and go as you please buffet style. Fluttershy had dismissed herself to check up on our daughter, which was fine because I wanted to stop by before leaving on our honeymoon anyway. So, it wasn't like I wasn't going to see her or the girls before I left. Philomena stayed nearby as Angelfeather and I walked down the steps to greet others, whether it be human, pony, griffon, or anything in between. The reception was off to my right on the East side where the Summer Sun Celebration was always held. The multilayer cake, utensils, and the rest of the refreshments were on long tables in front of the steps leading up to the stone platform. So, that's where we all were headed. Luckily for them, the rest of the girls were able to work their way through the crowd much easier than us. Mostly because Angelfeather was introducing me to her best friend and her family.

"I want you to meet my best friend," Angelfeather said as she practically dragged me over to three griffons. One looked the same age as Angelfeather with a pretty white dress on that hugged her young slim lithe figure. Behind her were her two parents both looking middle-aged. Her father wearing an aged suit that has seen better days. Her mother still looking pretty for her age in a similar dress to her daughter. "This is Scyllia. We met as chicks when I snuck out of the house and went exploring outside the capital." Angelfeather giggled happily after hugging her friend, which was just a tad shorter with a gray head and wings with a brown body. Pretty in her own right. "I walked so far that I got lost and couldn't find my way back."

"We found her lost in the woods by our cabin and naturally took the girl in. It was getting late and was already raining when we found her," Scyllia's mother explained while looking at Angelfeather fondly.

"We've been friends ever since," Scyllia's voice sounded so soft and demure, almost child-like even.

Being a gentleman, I took her hand, and with a polite bow, I laid a soft kiss. "A pleasure to meet you, Miss Scyllia." I then motioned to the other side of me. "Sense you know my new wife, this is Philomena my mate and headmare."

While Scyllia shook Philomena's hand in awe when she was told that Philomena was a phoenix, Scyllia's father smiled at me. "A wife and a mate."

I gave him a nod, "Yes, so far my herd consists of these two plus seven other mares. One of which, Fluttershy, director of the birds that were singing, had to dismiss herself to take care of our foal."

"A good beginning of a harem it seems, hmm?" he asked with a mischievous smirk on his beak.

"Yes," Angelfeather responded for me, which I was thankful for. "But it is Philomena and I that decide who enters the herd and who doesn't."

"And personally I think it's getting large enough," I told them.

"Understandable," he nodded back. "Just one is enough for me, so you think you can handle that many?" There was mischief in his eyes that only men could know.

I let out a humorous and hearty chuckle. "I'll let you know in about twenty or so years if I'm still alive." That got him laughing.

"By the way," Angelfeather interjected playfully as she turned my head to her, "remember when you said that you would let Philomena and I decide where to go?" I gave her a nod. "Well, you are in for a surprise when we arrive at a very special place in Griffonstone. And with some very special griffons."

"Oh? Do I get to know now or later?" I playfully teased back with a smile.

With Philomena hanging onto the other side of me, arm in arm, Angelfeather suddenly looked like an embarrassed schoolgirl with a crush the way she tilted her head, narrowed her eyes, and spoke softly. "It's at a certain location with Scyllia and her parents there while we, plus Philomena, go through a very old-fashioned griffon ritual."

"Don't worry, we'll explain once you arrive," Scyllia's mother told me with a pleased look on her face. "For now, just enjoy the reception." And with my mind circling around the numerous what-ifs that suddenly got generated, Scyllia and her parents said so long for now and disappeared into the crowd. My mind was so worked up over what ritual she possibly could be talking about that it took a familiar voice calling my name out to bring me out of my stupor minutes later.

"Fred!" When I turned to look, it was Mother walking up to us with two human women next to her, one older and one younger. It took me a few seconds to recognize who they were as they walked up to us.

"Beth!" I nearly cried out once I figured out who it was and gently pulled the young girl into my arms for a hug. Even wrapping my wings around her. She hugged back but even I could tell that she was blushing. And it was the blush of someone with a crush too. However, for the sake of wanting sex later, I chose to ignore it. But another part of me wanted to tease just a little. So, I pulled away from the hug, looked down at her schoolgirl looking blushing face, and smiled, "I almost didn't recognize you with clothes on." I said it with a wink so she knew I was kidding with her. She giggled cutely with a big blush as her mother, my mother, and even Philomena giggled at the joke. And forgot that Angelfeather didn't know who this was, but it didn't register with me until I felt one of her long talons poke my arm. And when I looked, she had on the classic "Whos is this girl?" look on her face. "Oh, sorry. Angelfeather, this is Beth. Mother, Philomena, and I went on a trip to Baltimare together. I was kidnapped by slave traders and put into a cell next to this lovely young lady. Fortunately, they didn't know who I was when they caught me, so it was easy to escape. After escaping we took Beth back home."

As Angelfeather and Beth greeted one another, I looked over at Mother with a questioning look. "Yes, I invited them personally," she told me with a wide smile, so I gave her a silent thank you.

"How have you and your family been Beth?" I asked while putting my arm around both Philomena and Angelfeather. Especially Angelfeather to let her know that I wasn't trying to bring Beth into the herd as well.

"Better after you took care of that mean sheriff," Beth answered.

Her mother finished, "Yes, things have been better for us. And not only us but for all the humans working the orchard. Rumor has it that a mare named, Applejack wrote a letter to Braeburn."

"It wouldn't surprise me," I said with a knowing look in my eyes. "Remembering seeing the orange coated pony with the hat on her head?" They both nodded. "That's Applejack and she's in the herd as well. So, I wouldn't be surprised if she wrote a letter telling them to treat you right. But I'm really happy that things are looking up for you all."

"My boss has even told me that he'll start paying me for working there," she said happily. "My dad as well and there's going to be a school for us."

"Nothing has been finalized with the lessons yet, but supposedly it's being planned," her mother clarified.

"Yes, along with outlawing slavery was paying any and all humans for their work like any other Equestrian citizen," I explained. "Plus schooling in any and all cities and towns. And to make sure the cities and towns won't try and weasel their way out of it, the royal treasury is going to pay for the schooling."

"Is it true that you came from a human world?" Beth's mother asked with hope in her eyes.

"Yes, and I already know what you're going to ask." I felt like I was about to dash her hopes with what I was about to say. "And while it's possible to go there and leave Equestria, there's only a small window of opportunity to do so. The portal only opens once every thirty or so moons and only stays open for about three or four days. And that's not all. That world is far far different than this one. There's no magic there, no unicorns or flying pegasi. Humans are the only sentient species. There are things in the human world that you, and any human, need to know before crossing over. Even then with the portal only staying open for barely a few days not many can cross over at a time. And that's after at least some basic education on the human world."

Some of that hope vanished from their eyes as they listened, but not all of it. "I think I understand," her mother said a little crestfallen.

"Just give us some time and have some patience, alright? While we work some things out?"

"Alright, thank you," her mother said smiling at me.

Beth came up to hug me again, "Thanks again for saving me."

"You're welcome," I returned the hug. "Now go back home and get learning."

"Ok," Beth said before they too disappeared back into the crowd.

From there everyone and everypony had a great time at the reception. I met more ponies, people, and griffons on our way to the cake. We were finally able to get to the cake for the traditional cutting. The cake was beautifully made by Pinkie and Applejack, which we thanked them profusely. It was a multi-layer cake with the same coloring as Philomena and the dresses. With a surprise that I didn't expect after tasting it. It had a mild hot cinnamon flavor to it like those of the fireball candies or cinnamon candies. Not everyone or everypony liked it, but I loved that little extra zip to it as did Philomena and Angelfeather. After the cake was cut and was passed out, things started to calm down and settle into more simple eating and small talk. After the cake and wine, it was time for the dancing both traditional and electric.

Which meant that Vinyl Scratch and Octavia were there also looking beautiful. While Octavia chose a traditional dress, Vinyl wore something a little more electric and risque as Rarity said. I've always admired how those two exude opposites. Octavia's dress was a single-piece black dress with a flared bottom and conservative top. Vinyl wore a sleeveless lace crop top that was so form-fitting it almost left nothing to the imagination and clear that she wasn't wearing a bra because her nipples were threatening to poke through the thin fabric. And a short skirt short enough that might reveal everything she has to offer if she bent over too far. When I asked her, she simply shrugged with a smirk and said, over the loud music, that it wasn't illegal. And that she is happy that there isn't a law against nudity because she's actually a nudist with plans to visit Fluttershy's often. Fluttershy must have told her about the clothing-optional large yard that she was nearly finished making that I was happily funding. So, I told her that we would be stopping by there before leaving and invited her over. She gave me a wink and went back to her board.

During and even after the dancing it was time for the reporters to ask their questions. Questions ranging from where I was going to honeymoon, which I wouldn't answer to plans for the future regarding the humans. Then eventually things wound down enough where we could prepare to return to Ponyville. Mother and Aunt Luna stayed in Canterlot while Cadence would return to the Empire. Cadence also told me that she was close to organizing a council to take over, so it's almost guaranteed that she'll be moving to Ponyville. And after she kissed my cheek and gave me a hug, she told me that she would be talking with Angelfeather, Philomena, and the rest of the girls after we returned.

^_^

(Fluttershy's cottage in Ponyville, hours later)

It was early evening close to dinnertime and Lilly was hungry. And because the day was beautiful outside on this special day of my wedding, Fluttershy was nursing our daughter outside. She, Angelfeather, Philomena, and I were gloriously naked as we lay on one of the finished raised flower beds. It was something that she wanted, so anyone and anypony could lay on. The bed was raised, almost like a tiny hill, with a soft grass that was a pleasure to lay on. Unfortunately, the fountain and the benches weren't made yet. However, the high fence that was covered in privacy vines and flowers was complete.

On the raised grass bed was a large pillow wedge that I was laying on, so I was laying at around forty-five degrees. And Fluttershy was laying on top of me with her head on my chest and my arms wrapped around her. And with Philomena on one side of us and Angelfeather on the other side, watching Lilly nurse with her small hands curled against her breast, as if trying to hold onto it, and her small lips sucking on the nipple. Fluttershy had her eyes closed and humming quite contently while holding our precious daughter.

"This is so peaceful and perfect," Fluttershy cooed softly. "Laying with the man I love with our daughter in my arms naked as nature intended feels so great."

Angelfeather looked over at me with a certain look in her eyes and a smile on her beak. "I could get used to this. Our chick or chicks being raised here with the animals."

"I as well," Philomena's eyes was the classical bedroom eyes with a lustful grin on her beak.

"Dude, so could I," came a familiar voice from behind me. I was able to turn my head around just enough to see Vinyl walking up to us completely naked. And without her shades exposing her beautiful red eyes.

"Hey Vinyl," I greeted, raising my hand for a wave before putting it back on Fluttershy's belly again. "Looking good," I said with a wink to her playfully. Luckily Angelfeather knew I was simply playing and not actually lusting after her. Though it was tempting watching those sweet curves sashay over with the gentle sway of her hips and light bounce of her bare free breasts. And she wasn't alone either. Octavia was with her, also naked. "Welcome to paradise in progress. You too Octavia and thanks again for playing at the wedding."

"Yes, thank you so much," Angelfeather agreed as she waved as well. "You're a beautiful player."

"Thanks," Vinyl winked at me while putting an arm around Octavia's shoulders. "It didn't take much convincing to get her to play at Princess Celestia's son's wedding. Even though classical music isn't my style, she really is the best." She walked around in front of us, still with an arm around Octavia, which I swear was blushing although with her gray coat there wasn't any way for me to tell. She just looked embarrassed, almost as if she didn't want to be naked. But also looked like she wanted to do it for Vinyl. But as soon as they walked in front of us, both of them started cooing over Lilly nursing. Even Octavia's embarrassed look went away when she saw Lilly. "Is that your foal?"

"Oh yes, hi Vinyl," Fluttershy waved with a free hand. "Hi, Octavia." Then she looked down at Lilly with a mother's love, gently rubbing Lilly's head. "Yes, this is Lilly Justice." Both Vinyl and Octavia knelt down in front of us for a better look.

"She does look really cute," Octavia cooed at the sight.

"A little different, isn't she? Not that there's anything wrong with that, but pointed ears, bat-like wings, five fingers, and elongated hooves aren't exactly normal."

Fluttershy shook her head. "AJ's orchard had a fruitbat problem about a year ago. Twilight wanted to use magic on them and needed my help. Twilight wanted to use magic to take away the fruit bat's appetite for apples. Unfortunately, the fruit bat's attributes and reproductive cycle got transferred to me. It was after everything was straightened out that I had the most wonderful time with Fred. And Lilly Justice was the precious result. She's got bat features because of the fruit bat attributes that were transferred to me. Five fingers, longer hooves, and an omnivore because of her father." Lilly had enough, so Fluttershy lifted her off her breast and simply held her close, laying a gentle kiss on her little head. "She's perfect and I'm so happy."

"You certainly look it, Fluttershy," Vinyl winked with a smirk. "You've got that motherly glow all around you."

"Philomena and I will as well," Angelfeather gave away with a smile to them and a wink my way.

Vinyl encouraged Octavia to sit down in front of us then Vinyl sat down behind her, put her head on Octavia's shoulder, and immediately grabbed Octavia's breasts. "Oh? Going someplace special for your honeymoon?" Vinyl asked as Octavia's eyes went wide in shock at the sudden onslaught and grabbed Vinyl's hands. Octavia herself seemed conflicted on what to do and didn't know whether to stop her or let her continue.

"A special place in Giffonstone where we will go through an ancient bonding ritual," Angelfeather's voice was teasing as she giggled excitedly while leaning against me. "It's supposed to be based on ancient Equestrian bonding between lovers. And induce fertility. Philomena will also come with us and partake in the ritual as well."

"We will get pregnant together," Philomena winked at me.

"Now there's an idea," Vinyl's voice took on a lustful quality as she leaned in to deeply kiss Octavia's neck.

"Vi, please," Octavia didn't resist much as she tilted her head and closed her eyes giving Vinyl more access as her breasts were fondled, squeezed, and massaged.

"You know this is one of my fantasies, Octy," Vinyl said huskily as she started twisting Octavia's nipples making her gasp at the sudden shock of pleasure. "Besides, you're not exactly resisting. Plus, if we want to have a foal together we need a sperm donor." A shiver went up my spine when Vinyl's eyes locked onto mine. And for the first time since knowing her, I felt like the prey, and she was the predator.

"You'll need their permission for that," I said quickly in self-defense.

"Fair enough."

"Um...is it...oh...kay for us...to...here?" Octavia had to pause to moan at Vinyl's ministrations, even lowering her own hand to her lower lips and start pleasuring herself.

"This is a place where anyone and anypony can come to be close to nature and each other if they so choose," Fluttershy explained. "So, yes, it's fine."

"Then give me this, Octy?" Vinyl closed her eyes as Octavia guided one of Vinyl's hands down south. "Thank you, Octy. You sexy mare you." Of course, seeing those two start to go at it was having a rather arousing effect on me as well. Vinyl's hand was slowly guided down south and placed over Octavia's lower lips with a low, long, and loud moan. "Yes, let go Octy. Relax and let me hear you moan and cry out in deep pleasure."

"Oh!" Fluttershy giggled because she felt my member stiffen against her. "I think someone likes something he sees." She then wiggled enough so that my hardening member sprung up between her legs. "That's a definite yes," she said before turning her head up giving me a passionate kiss. And with one hand free, she lowered it to my hard member pressing her palm against it thus pressing it against her lower lips. Which were wet at the moment. "I love you, Fred. And I'm yours," she whispered into my ear with a soft, low, and seductive voice. Slowly she rubbed the palm of her hand against my shaft making my member surrounded by warmth and fur. I had no words for the way it made me feel as her soft sultry words whispered into my ear. "Anywhere and anytime. Here in this sanctuary whispering your name or in the middle of town for all to see crying your name out loud." Her soft kiss against my neck sent a shockwave of lust through me. "Just not now." Very carefully, while holding Lilly, Fluttershy stood up and proceeded to walk around us toward her cottage. "I'll put our daughter to bed," she winked at me then slowly walked away. I couldn't help but watch the slow seductive sway of her hips and the gentle teasing sway of her tail as she walked toward the front door.

"I want to wait until the ritual, Philomena, go ahead." Angelfeather's voice brought me out of it making me look to her first. Angelfeather put one claw gently against my cheek and whispered, "It'll be worth the wait, husband." She then urged me to look toward Philomena, where she leaned over on her knees, gently took my hard member in her hand, put her cheek against mine, then whispered in a voice that told of barely restrained passion.

"Burn with me, my mate. Let the lust fire burn us."

"Open your eyes, Octy," I heard Vinyl's soft voice whisper as Philomena moved over me positioning her entrance over my shaft. "Watch her take in that long throbbing hunk of meat."

As Philomena put her hands on my shoulder and gently pushed herself down upon my member, and while our eyes were locked onto each other with hot desire burning within, my ears also burned with Octavia's moans. "Buck...oh buck, Vi. Don't stop."

"I won't, Octy. I won't stop until you have an earth-shattering orgasm for me," Vinyl growled lustfully as my hands gripped Philomena's waist. However, Philomena stopped after her lips engulfed the head of my member. And simply looked down at me with her mouth hanging open and burning lust in her eyes. "Now watch, Oct. Watch as she takes her man."

"Let us burn together," Philomena's voice took on a low passionate tone as she moved ever so slightly. "I'm in heat, my mate. I'm fertile, my mate. Burn with me." Her eyes widened when she gripped my shoulders tighter, then slammed herself down taking me in one go with a shout of, "BURN WITH ME, MY MATE." She took me hard and fast and she didn't stop either until she slammed herself down one last time crying out as if to the heavens as she milked me. And it wouldn't be the last time during her heat cycle either because we have yet to start the honeymoon.

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I knew that both of them had a plan for me, but what I didn't quite expect was to hear them tell me to leave my clothes here. That we were going naked from here to Griffonstone and back again. Kind of a rush actually. But we didn't take the train and then an airship either. All three of us have wings, so we simply flew to Griffonstone. At first, I was worried about being in the air too long especially being so new to flight. However, both Philomena and Angelfeather guided me toward updrafts and air currents so all I needed to do was glide. It was exhilarating, to say the least. And flying au naturale felt rather thrilling.

Needless to say, we had to rest for a bit after landing in a small town in Griffonstone. This was good because we weren't expected until the next day and we were only half a day away. And being a small town, we were the talk of the town. Almost all through dinner we talked with the locals. All the naked locals, which they didn't mind one bit that I was a naked human married to their princess. Matter of fact, they thought it was a good thing. And the next day we set out for Angelfeather's destination. Which was almost in the middle of nowhere.

The ritual site was a beautiful clearing in the middle of a dense forest. Six pillars that have seen better days and looked to be ruins of a once larger structure stood in the clearing. In the middle of these six ruined pillars looked to be a handmade very large mattress. Surrounding the mattress within the pillars were about a dozen griffons. Some of which we saw at the reception. Scyllia among them.

It was Scyllia's mother that spoke first as we approached them. "Welcome, Fred Justice, Son of the Sun and Nephew of the Moon. Welcome, Philomena, honored phoenix." All of them were naked as well as was practically every single griffon I saw after flying into Griffonstone. Not that surprising considering what Mother told me about this place.

"We are pleased that you have decided to partake in the ancient ritual," Scyllia's father continued while giving me a pleased smile. And considering everyone here was covered with down and feathers, I still felt a little awkward. They still had their parts covered due to the feathers while I had nothing to cover me. They didn't seem to mind, especially the females of the group who took glances at my southern region. While paying attention to Scyllia's parents, I noticed Scyllia herself taking multiple glances at me.

"When the kings of the past found a mate," Scyllia's mother continued again as she took Angelfeather's hand and Philomena's. "They came here for the ritual of fertility. On the bed are two vials. One is an aphrodisiac to heighten the senses and make the body more sensitive to sexual pleasure. The other one is strictly for Fred alone." She grinned at me when she said, "For stamina. Because the ritual takes four days and we don't want you running out on your mates do we?" Images flashed through my head as I slowly shook my head at her, astonished at the amount of time that we'd be here. "There's no need to worry about food or water because we will provide it..." She paused for a second to bow her head and finished with, "My king." It was those last two words that astonished and confused me.

"I'll explain later," Angelfeather whispered a little sheepishly, so I accepted that with a nod.

"The ritual's purpose was to make sure that our king had an heir to the throne to continue the royal bloodline," Scyllia's father finished. To that, the only thing that came to mind was a soft "Oh."

"Are you ready?" Scyllia asked us with a giddy smile while taking both of my hands in hers. When we all acknowledged that we were ready, she pulled me onto the large mattress bed, and then picked up the two vials. She held up both of them and looked between Philomena and I while explaining, "All you need is a sip. One sip will last hours." She handed one of them to Angelfeather and then the other to me. "This one is yours, Fred," she said with a look in her eyes that I couldn't quite place. Then uncorked the bottle and raised it to my lips while placing her free hand on my cheek. "Just a sip. For stamina." I didn't feel anything right away after drinking it. She pulled the bottle away as Angelfeather gave the other bottle to Philomena where she took her sip then gave it to me. "Remember, Fred," she said with a soothing soft sultry voice, "just a sip." And I took just a sip of the aphrodisiac bottle.

"You now, Angelfeather," Philomena told her. And with a nervous smile, Angelfeather took my hands urging me to lay down on the bed. Now on my back, I felt the aphrodisiac kick in as Angelfeather straddled me. My body felt hot and my head began to swim with my member hardening as if I had taken viagra. As Angelfeather sat down on my hard member with her lower lips parting around my shaft, the other griffons surrounded the bed. And with hand in hand they began to chant in a language I didn't understand. Angelfeather's hands gripped my shoulders as she rubbed her lower lips against my shaft. With her head tilted back and her wings wide in arousal, she moaned out my name to the heavens above.

The next four days were one long blur of sweaty sex, feathers, many sex positions, cuddling, and cries of pleasure as we gave ourselves to each other. Each time we cried to the heavens our commitment to each other in the midst of our audience during the four days of the ritual. By the time it was over, it was guaranteed that both of them would get pregnant. It also took us a couple of days rest to recover before returning back to Equestria where Ponyville was my first stop.

This is the last of the "Extra Chapters" before the only sequel to this story: "A Lost Heir: Rainbow Rocks" I will update the story's main page once the first chapter of the sequel is out directing readers to it and will also put the link to the sequel in a blog post. I would like to thank all my readers that have liked, commented, and put this story in their favorites. I'm very happy with the way this story turned out and I'm looking forward to writing the sequel.