The Heart of Pleasure
By Haunter Rayne
Ch 79 – The Jungle Party

It wasn’t too late in the morning when Rayne found himself strolling down the streets of Ponyville with the cheesiest of grins on his face. He had just returned from Sweet Apple Acres where he left both Rainbow Dash and Applejack behind. He had thought to try to take Rainbow home up to Cloudsdale. But when the cuddled mares seemed to hold so tightly with each other in their sleep, Rayne decided to simply leave them be so they could awake in each other's arms just as they had fallen alseep.

Though now that he was back in town, the stallion strolled along while smiling as if it were a great day to be alive. “It’s a new day. Time to move onto new things!” He told himself, still smiling as he tossed a pair of bits to an earth pony mare with a red mane before picking himself a strawberry from a sales cart along his walk by.

“Thank you!” Strawberry Surprise called out to him.

“And you, are, welcome! I'm on the fly right now but I’d love to stop by sometime and ask how you get these to be so delicious!” He replied while walking backwards away from her.

“Oh! Well anytime!” She giggled to him before they waved goodbye.

“Alright, let’s see.” Rayne thought, dropping to an inner monologue instead of speaking aloud. “Lot’s to do, lots to fix. That business with the forest really was my fault, even though it wasn’t. But it still caused a lot of ponies I care about to fret. It’s only right that I go around and help alleviate those worried hearts. I’m pretty sure I don’t have to worry about Dash or Jackie anymore though.” He snickered to himself.

A few minutes later Rayne gave a knock and let himself in once he had reached Twilight’s castle. “Hello? Good morning everypony, anyone here?” He called out but found the map room to be empty. “Well that’s alright. I'm just here to see Starlight anyways.” He told himself before walking off down the hallway as he was now familiar with the inside of the castle.

“Knock, knock, knock.” Rayne thumped his hoof upon Starlight’s door and stood with a smile. But a moment later he knocked again as he was only greeted by silence. “Hello? Starlight?” He called softly.

“Oh? Is somepony there?” Called a mares voice but it wasn’t from the room, it came from behind him. Looking down the hall Rayne saw a light gray unicorn with an indigo mane hanging loosely out from a damp towel. “Oh, well hello Rayne. It’s good to see you up and about.”

“Thank you Rarity, it’s good to see you too. Just get out of the shower?” He asked as she rewrapped her mane into a neater fold.

“Ah-ha yes, well. Please forgive me, I didn’t expect to run into anypony this early in the morning. I spent the night here with Spike last night. It can get rather warm at night with the two of us cuddled so close. So in the mornings I feel the need to freshen up a bit. No pony likes a sweaty old mare hanging around.”

“Oh my.” Rayne teased as Rarity looked at him in surprise. “Well yes, those hot sweaty nights. I’m glad to hear that things are going that well for you two.” Then she realized his innuendo once he snickered.

“Oh no, no, no, no! You misunderstand! I didn’t mean it like that. Ohhh, Twilight would kill me.” She chuckled. “Trust me Rayne, our romance is the real deal. But when I say we spent all night cuddling affectionately, I mean that is all that we did. Spike isn’t like you, I’ll have you know.” She said with a sly tone as she teased him back.

Rayne exploded with mock offense. “Why Rarity, my friend! I have no idea what you’re talking about!” Rayne had to struggle not to laugh as he tried to sound playfully innocent.

Rarity just narrowed her eyes at him before giving a playful shove to his shoulder. “Oh come off it. You know what you did just as well as I. True, maybe it didn’t dawn on me until much later but come clean with me please. You always intended to set me up with Spike from the beginning. But you played me to be able to ‘hit it’ with your fashion idle first, didn’t you?”

Rayne could tell that she wasn’t exactly mad at him but she did still very much want an answer. “Are you upset?” He asked after nodding to admit his guilt.

“Well… no. Maybe just a bit disappointed with myself for being so naive. But I don’t regret what happened.”

“Rarity,” he quickly interjected, “I want you to know that I still meant everything I said. Yeah, I pushed the truth because I wanted to sleep with you. But nothing I said was a lie. You looked amazing in that punk rocker style and I really was looking forward to seeing you when I came here. You really are a generous and amazing pony. Spike is lucky to have you.”

“Yes well, thank you for your kind words but even more so thank you for being honest with me Rayne.” However her tone then became less playful as she worriedly asked, “But I need you to be honest with me about something else now. Are you doing the same thing to my friends? I may be able to take our tryst as a good time and move on, but that doesn't mean the others can. I don’t want to see anypony else getting hurt. Nor do I want to believe that the nice stallion I see before me is really just a philanderer who doesn’t care about the broken hearts he leaves behind.”

“Rarity, I promise you that I’m not.” Rayne said with sincerity. “Look, it’s no one’s fault that some of the more attractive mares in town all happen to be best friends with each other but even though I’m dating Dash, AJ, Starlight, Zecora, and Maud that doesn’t mean I’m playing any of them.”

“Oh, well, to be honest I only knew about Dash, Applejack and Starlight. But glad to know you have your limits.” She said discouragingly. “Back on point, do you mean to tell me that none of them… not ONE of those girls you had only meant to be another fling like myself?”

“Heh, can’t pull one over your eyes anymore can I?” He asked and she shook her head. “Okay so Maud and Zecora I’ve actually grown pretty close to. Very close to in fact. They are some of the dearest mares to my heart. Applejack and Rainbow Dash I both care about a lot. It’s a little different with them though because they both understand our relationship for what it is.”

“What do you mean?” She inquired as she removed the towel from her mane and sat to listen to him.

“Just like you said, they are a couple who I just wanted to get with because they’re beautiful. Stunning Rainbow Dash the Wonderbolt and Applejack the bell of Ponyville. I had thought a night each with them would have been wonderful. But they wanted more.”

“Oh? They were the ones to ask for the relationship?” Rarity inquired.

“Yup. I flirted and they flirted back. But before anything happened they both said they wanted more than just the one night with me. But that’s all it is. We’re dating, nothing more. This was just discussed recently as a matter of what. Neither of them are planning to settle down any time soon, or at least not with me. For now we’re just enjoying the flow of things. And if somepony comes along for either of them like how Spike was a great fit for you then I would be happy for them. And they the same for me.”

“Well, I’m glad that you certainly know how to be open about these things. I assume Maud and Zecora feel the same way?”

“Eh, to be honest it might be a bit harder for them if we end up going our separate ways. But I think in the end it would still work out okay.” Rayne explained while realizing just how sad the thought of splitting up with either Maud or Zecora suddenly made him.

“And um… You know you’ve been leaving somepony out during all this.” Rarity noted while pointing to the bedroom door beside Rayne.

“Heh, yeah. Well you see with Starlight it’s different. It’s very different.” He said as his voice got softer. Rarity’s eyes spread wide and her ears perked as she listened. “I love her.” Rayne smiled with a warm glow about him as he said it.

Rarity squealed in excitement and disbelief. But before she could respond there was another voice who spoke up from down the hall. “Is it true? Do you really mean what you just said?” Now the two ponies looked over to see Twilight step out from down the hall. “Forgive me for eavesdropping. I showed up sometime after you admitted you had manipulated my friend into sleeping with her.” She said scoldingly to Rayne. “But… I’m not concerned about that right now.” She stated while waiting for an answer.

“It’s true. I didn’t expect this to happen. I don’t even know how we got to this point. But it happened. I’m in love with Starlight.” Rayne announced with a calm pride to his words.

“So, does that mean you’re okay now?” Twilight inquired which made the other two look at her curiously. “I mean with your cutie mark. I’m talking about you being a pleasure pony. If someone makes you happy as opposed to you making others happy then you are supposed to be okay, right? Does this mean you won’t die now?”

Rarity quickly drew her hooves to her mouth as she remembered. Meanwhile Rayne raised his eyebrows in surprise. “It sounds like somepony has been worrying about me.”

“I have been worrying about you.” Twilight stated firmly. “You’re a friend to me Rayne. And you are important to many ponies who I care about. It would be devastating to all of us if something happened to you. You’ve come into our lives and made yourself a part of it. So I have been researching pleasure ponies from the past. I did find some vague records to support what Discord and Zecora told us. Though the details weren’t clear. But if you love Starlight, does that mean you’re safe?”

Then there was a pause as Rayne thought about it carefully. “I'm not sure to be honest with you. I didn’t even know I was a pleasure pony until Zecora brought it up. But as for me being safe, I don’t think it’s as simple as me growing feelings for somepony.”

“Hmm. I see. Well, if what you say is true then I am happy for you. But you had better treat her well. And I don’t want to hear about your relationship distracting my pupil from her studies!”

“Heh, yes ma’am.” Now they all shared a playful giggle together. “So uh, about Starlight?” Rayne asked.

“Yes?” Twilight asked back.

Rayne just shifted his gaze back and forth. “Um… Is she… you know… here?”

“OH! I’m sorry Rayne, is that why you’ve come?” Twilight responded as her wings shot up in surprise. “I’m sorry but she isn’t. She left yesterday. She was actually sent back to her home town on a friendship mission.”

“Oh!” Rayne said sounding excited for her. “Well that’s fun. So she went back to ‘Our Town’ did she?”

“Oh no, not there. That is just where she lived for awhile. In fact I’m surprised she told you about it. She’s usually a little sensitive about her past.”

Rayne thought about responding to that but figured it’d be a web of lies he'd have to explain through so instead he avoided it entirely. “So if not there, where did she go?”

“Ahem? This sounds like a personal discussion and I have love of my own who is probably waiting for me.” Rarity excused herself. “It was good to see you again. And Rayne, please stop by the boutique sometime. I have an update to go over with you on the order you made.”

He gave a nod and then listened as Twilight explained, “Originally she was born in a place called Sire’s Hallow. Her and another friend who was also born there were sent to solve some sort of friendship problem. I don’t know what’s going on but I trust in Starlight to be able to handle it. Until then you’ll just have to wait if you want to see her.”

At this Twilight looked as if she were going to head back to the map room so Rayne decided to accompany her. “Actually, I was looking forward to seeing all of you. Your whole gang.”

“Oh? Is that so?” Twilight asked as they walked leisurely together.

“Yup. There’s been a lot trouble lately with the forest and all. I figured that everypony could use a pick-me-up. And your friendly neighborhood pleasure pony thought that you girls might enjoy a night out together.”

“Well that is very thoughtful. All the other girls are in town somewhere but I’m sorry that Starlight won’t be available until she gets back.” The princess stated as she opened the doors for them.

“Well, how about the rest of you? I had been thinking of inviting the whole group to DJ PON3’s club in Manehattan but since that’s kinda my spot with Starlight how about we get together somewhere else? We could have a little party, play some music, and burn off some steam-"

“Burn off some steam huh? Would this be a flirty party by any chance?” Twilight asked him while taking her seat.

“Oh no, no. Nothing like that. Just some innocent merriment between friends is all. What do you think?”

“Hmm." Twilight sat and thought about it for awhile but then she smiled. "I think that sounds like a lovely idea. If you can go around and make sure that everypony is free tonight then I would have no problem with all of us getting together.”

“You got it! I’ll got let Pinkie Pie know first and she can help me spread the word.” Rayne stated and then waved before stepping out the door.

- A Few Hours Later -

Several ponies had gathered at the edge of town as Pinkie looked down to the invitation card reading it allowed. “You are officially invited to Rayne’s ‘Celebrate the Everfree Forest Becoming Peaceful Again and Come Burn off Steam’ party. Please meet this afternoon at the edge of the Everfree Forest for fun, song, food, and festivities. Optional: Bring a friend if you wish.”

Then the group all looked around. The mane six were all there along with Spike. Standing next to Rainbow Dash was Derpy Hooves and next to Twilight was Star Swirl who was still in town after the forest incident. Maud was next to Pinkie holding an invitation of her own. And while Fluttershy had only brought along Angel Bunny, Spike had convinced both Discord and Big Mac to tag along.”

“Sooo? What kind of rousing revelry could our auspicious pleasure pony have for a group as eclectic as this?” The Draconequus queried as he floated about overhead.

Star Swirl looked up and said, “I'm just looking forward to having a good time. I haven’t been to the gathering of a pleasure pony since I was a colt.” The old stallion coughed out.

“Oh? I didn’t know you had seen a pleasure pony in your lifetime.” Twilight said with some excitement.

“Yes, yes. I've seen a couple... As in two to be exact. The first was long ago back even before my beard had properly grown in. It’s nice for an old fogey like me to see that something nostalgic can still be found in this new age.” Just as he finished speaking there was a new figure stepped out from between the trees.

“Hello everypony, I’m sorry if I kept you waiting. I was just making sure everything was prepared. We’ll be having our party at Zecora’s if that’s alright with all of you?”

No pony objected and Maud, Dash, and Applejack all took turns giving a subtle kiss to their boyfriend. “Oh, ho! Just like the pleasure ponies I knew from so long ago!" Star Swirl laughed.

That was when Rayne looked up and very cordially stated, “It's a pleasure to meet a fine wizard like yourself Sir Star Swirl. And might I add, the tales of your amazing hat do not do you justice.” Rayne commented to the cheap fantasia rip off that sat upon the wizard’s head.

“Oh please, there’s no need for titles. And if your own reputation proceeds you then I feel that the pleasure will be all of ours.” All the girls except for Maud sort of grimaced as wizard’s dry sense of humor.

Discord wormed down through the air between Big Mac and Spike saying, “Boy, somepony sure seems to be in high spirits today.”

“Eyup.” The red stallion agreed while Spike just nodded.

- At the Party -

Everypony marveled as there were tables with a smorgasbord of food laid out. There were a multitude of sliced veggies along with an assortment of apple, strawberry, and peach fruit delights.

Rarity stood gawking like the others as she exclaimed, “Rayne, I thought you only got the idea for the party this morning! When ever did you find the time to make all of this?” Rarity asked in amazement. “Mmm, and it’s very good.”

“Oh don’t worry about it. I just had a lot of help.” Rayne answered as a few eyes looked up from his shadow and narrowed in laughter before disappearing again.

Now Zecora stepped out of her hut carrying a tray of drinks as she said, “Welcome everypony to my home. Please eat and feel free to roam. For this is indeed a joyous occasion, all of which are thanks to this stallion's creation.” She said while pointing to Rayne.

“Hey now, come on. Give yourself a little credit. You are the hostess here after all.” Rayne told her which made Zecora smile and nod. After this Rayne stepped up onto her porch and called out to the group. “Hello everypony and welcome! I put this gathering together so that we could remember what makes Ponyville great. And that’s living in a place where you can share smiles together with those you care about! The mishap with the Everfree Forest was a terrible event. But we shouldn’t let fear rule us so instead let’s eat, drink, dance, and have the time of our lives!”

There was a small applause from the group and a couple of excited hollers. But after everyone started spreading around Derpy looked up and asked, “Yeah but what if it happens again? Are we safe here? I mean, we're in the middle of the forest after all. Wouldn’t this be a bad spot to be in if the trees decide to relapse or something?”

“Oh my, that is kind of a scary thought when you think about.” Fluttershy shuddered as Angel Bunny patted her hoof.

“Nonsense.” Star Swirl scoffed. “That business is over with now. And even should that terrible event repeat itself I doubt it could get passed the magic of both I and the Discord.”

“Hoo, hoo! Too true! Too true.” The Draconequus added.

“Hey now!” Rayne called loudly but tenderly to the group. “Listen to me. This is supposed to be a fun day; a peaceful gathering.” Looking over to a drum that was sitting on Zecora’s porch he gestured to it and the zebra nodded. “Now everypony come here. Come gather ‘round. I've got something to say to all of you.” He smiled as he sat on the steps and let his hooves beat out a tune.

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“Don’t worry, about a thing.
‘Cause every little thing, gonna be alright.” Ponies ears perked up curiously as he sang.
“Singing don’t worry, about a thing.
‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright.” Now some of them smiled as Pinkie began dancing an arm wave from shoulder to shoulder.

“Rise up this mornin’
Smiled with the risin’ sun.” AJ and Dash blushed as he had woken to them this morning.
“Three little birds,
Pitch by my doorstep.” Fluttershy beemed as three birds actually sang from the trees.
"Singin’ sweet songs,
Of melodies pure and true.
Saying, this is my message to you!” Now the ponies cheered and everyone began to dance softly.

“Singing don't worry, 'bout a thing.” Then he pointed down as the party guests sang:
('Cause every little thing gonna be alright!)
“Singing don't worry, don't worry, 'bout a thing.”
('Cause every little thing gonna be alright.)

“Hmm, the grammar seems to be a little off on this song.” Twilight commented causing everypony to shh her.

“Rise up this mornin’
Smiled with the risin’ sun.” Then he outstretched his hoof toward the trees.
“Three little birds,
Pitch by my doorstep.” Everypony was amazed as the birds flew down and chirped with him.
“Singin’ sweet songs,
Of melodies pure and true.” Then everypony pointed to each other singing:
(Saying, this is my message to you!)

Now Rayne stepped down from where he sat on the porch and sang as he walked through the party guests.
"Singing don't worry, 'bout a thing.
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!” He clapped hooves with Discord and Big Mac.
“Singing don't worry, don't worry, 'bout a thing,
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!” Then he bowed to his girlfriends has he stepped passed.

“Singing don't worry, 'bout a thing.
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!” He smiled as Star Swirl was dancing with Twilight.
“Singing don't worry, don't worry, 'bout a thing.
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!” Then he did a little twirl with Derpy to catch her before she fell into the cider barrel.

Lastly he swept Zecora up into his arms as he concluded the song.
“Singing' don't worry, 'bout a thing, oh no.
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright!”

Whispering sweetly into her hear Rayne so that only Zecora could hear, “Take a look. Look at all of your friends my dear, smiling and happy to be with you here.” He teased with a little rhyme of his own which made her blush.

- Back at the Castle of Friendship -

“Phew, finally home! Well, my now home hehe. TWILIGHT?! You around?! You are never going to guess what happened during my-” Starlight called as she walked in only to find the map room empty. “Oh, no pony is here. Oh well. Might as well head to my room. I miss my bed. My ADULT pony bed. Not the tiny one I slept in as a filly.” She sighed.

As she opened her door and looked around she was relieved to find a sensible adult ponies room instead of a dark brooding den filled with heavy metal posters and a faux skull guitar in the corner. “Ah, I’m so glad to be grown up.” She used her magic to make sure her curtains were open all the way and was so exhausted that she almost missed seeing the paper note that had been left on her pillow.

“Awwww… sensible, well adjusted, comfort. This is what- wait, what’s this?” She asked as after she plopped down the paper note had floated up and fallen right across her face. Sitting up to read it she said aloud, “Dear Starlight Glimmer, I’m sorry I missed you. I just heard you went off on a friendship mission. Not sure when you’ll be coming back but if you’re wondering where all of your friends are I invited them all over to Zecora’s for a party. Please join us if you aren’t too tired. Your’s truly, with love, Rayne.”

“Awww. That’s so swee- Oh wait, there’s more on the back.” She noticed when she moved to set the note down on her end table. “P.S. Don’t worry, your boyfriend did not go snooping around in your room. I gave this to Twilight to put on your pillow for you.” At this she rolled her eyes and smiled because that was unnecessary but the thought was still sweet.

- Back at Zecora's -

Hours had gone by as everypony was lost in the merriment of the forest party. At some point Rayne had surprised them all by rolling out a wine barrel which now sat beside the cider barrel and most ponies had taken a responsible glass or two to sip at while they danced.

Rainbow Dash however hung in Applejack’s arm as she shouted, “Hey! Zecora! I got sum’in I wanna say to you... hic!”

Meanwhile Applejack had no patience for the pegaus' current state. “Oh darn it all Dash! You lush! You gone and drank too much wine too fast! Why are you always like this when you get to drinkin’?!”

“Hol’ on! Hol’ on! Wait...” Dash yelled as if someone were interrupting her but nobody was. “Zecora, you’re amazing! You’re a good friend and I don’t care if you’re not a pony. You’re a pony to me. And a friend. And we share Rayne. And that makes me proud!” There were some embarrassed but heartfelt smiles as the Wonderbolt unknowingly made a bit of a fool of herself.

Stepping through the crowd Rayne suddenly scooped the pegasus up into his arms. “Whoa… whoa… wait… what’s happening?” A few ponies laughed as Rayne carried her inside Zecora’s hut to lay her down.

When the stallion came back out alone he looked out to the rest of the guests and asked, “Everypony having a good time? Hopefully not too good a time though, I can’t carry all of you.” That made the crowd laugh and after which they all returned back to what they were doing. “And hey, what about you?” He asked to the zebra who was standing alone by a half eaten strawberry swirl.

“Rayne this party you’ve thrown has made me very indeed. Seeing all these smiling faces and spending time with friends was just what I need.” She wrapped her hooves around her boyfriend showing that she too had more than a couple glasses of wine. But she was no where near as drunk as Dash had been. “Thank you to my most wonderful boyfriend. It makes me wonder how you plan for this party to end?”

“Heh heh, you’re a sharp one.” He told her. “Okay I admit it. I wanted everypony to have a good time but this whole thing was really for you. This was my apology for you having been frightened when I got hurt. For all the times I caused you to be frightened actually. I wanted to show you how happy it is that you really make me. To show you how inportant you are to me. You’re… intoxicating Zecora.”

“Hehehe, I believe that may be the wine talking you see.” She giggled to him.

Then Rayne grinned as everypony looked over when he stomped upon her front step loudly. With a swift lick he popped the drum from earlier up into his arms and then magically enchanted it to beat all on it’s own. “No I mean it Zecora, I want you to know that you matter to me.” He smirked as he stepped back away from her and the others gathered in excitement as they could tell another song was coming.

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"Huy!" He shouted fiercely as he started swaying to the beat. Zecora blushed as Rayne rocked his body while he vocalized to her.

"Ooh wo oh oh,
Ay Ay.
Oh girl!
Oh oh oh,
Oh oh oh."

Rayne was not being his reserved self. He was being wild now. His muscles were tight as he danced. His fur was damp with sweat. His mane was all over the place as his hooves danced to the tropical beat without hesitation.

"Take a wine dey,
Take a wine on meh."
Hey!
Woy yoy,
Woy yo.
Oh oh!"

Other ponies started getting into the grove with buzzed smiles seen all around. Rayne downed another wine cup for himself before letting his voice ring out.

“Baby! I've travel through the stars,
And many moons to find you!” Zecora now blushed like a little filly as Rayne sang to her in front of their friends.
“Baby! The sugar on your skin,
The sweetest melanin. Yeah!” Now everypony swung back and forth with each other to the beat.

“See when you out into the light,
And your body looking right!” Zecora covered her face with her hooves and screamed but was still smiling.
“No constellation in the sky could ever take your shine!” Star Swirl laughed, impressed with the pleasure ponies lines.
“I'll travel a million miles just to look up upon your smile.
Baby look up through the clouds, right now.
Say it to me!” He shouted loudly.

“I will be around for the entire night!” Still blushing Zecora finally dropped her hooves.
“See baby while I'm close I'll be here by your side!" She smiled starting to get into it.
"You doing things to me that I cannot deny!" She leaned in as they danced together.
"The way you looking girl, you are so certified!
Cut me back one time, when you gimme that!” Quickly Rayne reached over grabbing a fresh cup for them both.

“Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!” He raised his glass to her and they drank a sip together.
“Take my boat to the dock side,
And anchor down by the bed side!” Then Rayne hopped off the porch and sang to the crowd.

“Gimme that,
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!” Rayne raised his glass and all the ponies drank a sip with him.
“Take my boat to the dock side,
And anchor down by the bed side!”

Quickly Rayne spun around and dropped to sing on his knees while pointing at Zecora.
“Baby, I see you as a Queen!
A love that's made for me yea!” Now her blushing started all over again.
“Baby, when you put on your crown,
I kneel down to the ground, girl!” He bent down to kiss her hooves until she pulled away embarrassed to have everypony watching.

Hoping back up Rayne went dancing back and forth between the tables now as he sang amongst the other ponies.
“See when you step out into the light,
And your body looking right!
No constellation in the sky could ever take your shine!
I'll travel a million miles just to look up on your smile!
Baby, look up through the clouds, right now!
Say it to me!”

Now everypony was feeling loose and smiling as some of them sang along with Rayne while he passed by Twilight, Rarity, and Pinkie.
“I will be around for the entire night!
See baby while I'm close I'll be here by your side!
You doing things to me that I cannot deny!
The way you looking girl, you are so certified!
Cut me back one time, when you gimme that!”

Now Starlight Glimmer came curiously sneaking up through the trees. Her smile at the celebration changed to wry smirk as she watched Rayne sing while holding a glass up toward Zecora who drank in time with him.

“Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!
Take my boat to the dock side,
And anchor down by the bed side!

Gimme that,
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!” Starlight chuckled as Derpy quickly gave her a glass so she could sip right in time with the rest of them.
“Take my boat to the dock side,
And anchor down by the bed side!”

Now Rayne paused a moment allowing his buzz to run away with him. He took Fluttershy by the hooves and they danced a bit together.
“Anchor down by the bedside girl.”
Letting her go, him and Applejack did a back to back shimmy with each other.
“Cut me back one time.”
Starlight ducked behind Discord as Rayne passed while clapping hooves to claws with Spike.
“Speed up the wine.”
He then sang his way to the beat back toward where Zecora was standing on her steps.

“Huy!
Baby yea!
Sing it out,
Baby woy,
Wine down!
Down dey,
Wine down,
Down dey.” Zecora was happy to accept the stallion back into her arms when he returned.

“Pass the wine dey!” Her eyes went wide as she tried to stop him from pouring two more cups.
“Gyal, pass the wine dey!” He insisted causing her to laugh as she gave in and swallowed another mouthful with him.

“Gimme, gimme,
Take my boat to the dock side!
And anchor down by the bed side!” He sang loudly while him and Zecora swayed beside each other.

“Gimme that,
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!
Fast wine, fast wine, fast wine!” He raised his empty glass as the others all took another drink.
“Take my boat to the dock side,
And anchor down by the bed side!” He sang as he turned, surprising Zecora when he lifted her right off her hooves causing her to scream.

“Rayne! HAHA! NO RAYNE! AHHH-hehe!” She squealed as he carried her into her hut.

“Anchor down on the bedside!” He ended his song as he literally dropped her on her back onto her little bed. Now she looked up to him with heart racing and breathing heaving. The two immediately fell into a hot embrace. The others continued to dance, politely ignoring but not really minding the sound of Zecora's screams as Rayne's cock railed her in drunken fury. The others were all too busy to care, still riding on the merriment that Rayne had just given them.

Author's Notes:

Alright so this chapter was a lot of fun for me because it was one of those chapters that I've been looking forward to writing since I started the story. Back then I didn't have the details worked out but I always wanted to have a party scene at Zecora's with a hot Latin beat song.

So let me remind everyone that alcohol is canon in the MLP world. Any drink that has foam has alcohol. And the Apple Family Cider is super foamy. So if there is hard cider, there is probably wine and everything else as well.

Now not everyone gets drunk the same. Some people are happy drunks and others are angry drunks. Some get laughy and others lose all control of themselves. But I can see Dash being a total lush.

Yeah so is it just me or does Star Swirl's hat totally look like The Sorcerer's hat from Fantasia with Mickey Mouse?

So this chapter had a short visit with Strawberry Surprise. It may not seem like it was important right now but this was the prelude to greater things happening later on in the story. Also I like to remind everyone that the mane six and friends aren't the only ponies that Rayne interacts with in Ponyville.

So who likes seeing Rayne be called out on his shit? Yeah Rarity may be naive but she isn't stupid. She would have figured it out eventually that Rayne manipulated her into having sex. She doesn't hold a grudge, it hadn't been nonconsensual and she did enjoy it after all. She doesn't regret her decision to sleep with Rayne but she still felt it important to call him out on his game.

So don't forget everyone... much earlier in the story Rayne commissioned Rarity for an outfit. Things have been busy and she has other orders to fill but she hasn't forgotten about that.

So how did you like the party? What did you think of the songs? Rayne didn't make it 'obvious' but since he does have Fluttershy's power now so he can talk to animals when he needs to.

The first song was the Bob Marley version of "Three Little Birds." The second song was "Fast Wine" by Machel Montano. I hope I made it easy to visualize all that was happening while Rayne was singing.

And lastly there are a few loose ends for me to wrap up. No I didn't forget about Rainbow Dash. Rayne took her inside earlier but not to Zecora's real bed. And as for why Starlight was hiding from Rayne, some of you may guess it but it gets explained in the next chapter.