You know those random conversations you ask when you're with one of your best friends and its not just the 'is it weird i'd do this' kinda question but the more... deeper ones that make you think. Nothing like how many ponies could fit in Canterlot Castle from wall to wall, floor to roof and then some. Luna actually tested that out and turns out it's Manehattan levels of population and half of Ponyville. Best part about that is she didnt even use real ponies. Dream scenario and averaged the size of the average build of each race including wings and horns. She's been watching this Hooftuber that calls himself the Gaming Theorizor. Does math and science stuff with video games and even calculated how much Gears are worth in bits. I may have used that math to extend to some miscellaneous currency you get in the game to trade for chips to use in Neo Pegasus. I swear we dont have an addiction to that game. Anyway today I got a chance to take the family up to the Crystal Empire. Applebloom and Scootaloo were off school for the week, Applejack and Big Mac were in need of a vacation themselves and I just wanted an excuse to head up to see Shining Armor. Maybe have a drink or two while the girls have fun. We were at the train station with our bags just waiting for the train to arrive. I huffed checking my phone. It was a cool day with the clouds looming over head. No storm but they said rain would be on the way. I was wearing jeans, sneakers and a leather guard jacket I had been sent from Manehattan for my heroism. Applejack sat next to me on the bench wearing overalls, a white teeshirt and one of my zip up hoodies. I sighed. "Shining said the damn train would be here at two thirty...." I said looking at her shoving my phone away. "It's nearly a quarter past. Where is it?"

Applejack huffed. "Be patient Ryder. Aint gonna make it get here any faster." She said. She looked over at the girls who were sitting with Big Mac on a bench just to the right of us. Applebloom was wearing jeans, her work boots and a jean jacket, Big Mac was wearing Jeans an his work boots but he was wearing a long sleeve Gems shirt. Largest one I asked Soarin to get for him for his birthday but even then it had to be altered a bit to fit him. Mostly around the arms and extended the bottom of the shirt. Looked too cool to ruin the design on it. Crossing guitars, and a tulip making the shape of a broken gem with the name of the band in the middle of said gem. Scootaloo sat just to the other side of him wearing her jeans, a skate brand teeshirt and a wonderbolts hoodie. They all had a few bags near them, some items were even stuffed into a backpack Big Mac had on his lap. "Girls seem to be content for the moment so that's good..." She looked back at me. "With this we should be lucky that we got some time to kick back before Zap Apple season. Maybe finally we can make enough Zap Apple jam and maybe a pie with some of the apples. Lord knows I could use a taste of a pie... maybe a few fritters..."

"I told you we should've made some extras instead of the preserves. I hate to say this but that was a stupid idea."

"Stupid? You were the one who keeps eating those fritters! WHILE THEY WERE BEING MADE!"

Big Mac huffed. "Cut it out you two!" He snapped. "You two have been bickering like an old married couple for a week now! Just. STOP!" Remember when I said maybe I'd want a drink with the guys? This. This is why I wanted to drink. She's been riding my ass and not in a good way. So what if I wanted one fritter before they were done? I didnt get sick and so what if I wanted to drive off in the middle of the night and get a snack? I forgot to eat dinner! Even got on my ass for pissing myself out in the orchard while we were cutting down rotting trees. Wasnt my fault she wanted me to be breaking the entire log down to throw into a fire. No joke I had to go so bad when I tried to sneak away she called me lazy and as soon as that tree came out of the ground I was in a puddle and wet pants. She kinda felt bad but threatened to make me break it down in nothing but a diaper but Mac stopped her from doing that. Got me time to go change before she did but I changed and dried myself. Got back to work soon after. I huffed getting up and started walking towards the end of the station.

"WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING?"

"APPLEJACK SHUT IT! DROP IT!"

I huffed pulling out my phone before flying up on the roof of the station. I sat up there looking over the dull landscape around the edge of Ponyville, looking at either side of the tracks just for a sign of a train. Nothing as I started calling Shining. I put my phone to my ear just taking a breath of the air. The phone buzzing in my ear blocked out the wind blowing above. Almost didnt hear it in the station under the canopy. Only the bigger cities get ones that are either indoors or underground. Ikkebuckero has one underground as well as Fillydelphia. Manehattan might be getting another one too going towards the eastern side. Anyways I only listened to the buzzing for about a minute before hearing a click. "Hey Ryder now look I know what you're thinking! We're late! Very good reason for that!" I heard Shining say.

I sat down on the roof looking down at the rails. "Better explain and promise me a few drinks and some alone time and we can forget about that." I said. He mumbled something away from the phone.

"Aright... what happened? AJ piss you off and now she's not coming?"

"No she's coming but she did piss me off... fucking yelling at me and shit... Been at each others throats for a weeks straight. I'd've gone to Gilda to relieve some stress but she had to go back to Griffonstone for a bit. Said she needed to see the elders, get some recompense for their mistake about her poisoning one of them. I hope she still stays near Ponyville... I'm not gonna travel all that way for some griffon ass."

"I'm sure she will be. If not you can always call to check on her cant you?"

"Yeah very true... Where you at right now?"

"Hold on let me ask how far out." I heard him mumble more away from the phone. Lasted for about a minute before he came back. "Alright no more than ten minutes if things go right. We've got a few extra cars on this train so everyone gets their own areas. Applebloom and Scootaloo get a place to play and nap if they need to, Big Mac, you and AJ get a car and me and Cadie's room that... I'm ninety three percent positive it's enchanted to take down any magical protections and can also drop any changeling illusion. Had Rocky test it. Speaking of Rocky is Applebloom gonna be okay with Rocky running around in her changeling form? Everyone at the castle is acclimated to Rocky being there and she's actually been a breath of fresh air. Helping out cleaning everything, bringing up troop morale by letting them cuddle with her and its just so nice to have her around! I know I know I threatened to shoot her when we first met but you showed me to trust her... Never once in my life I'd even trust a changeling to be near me yet... here we are..."

"Yeah.. Maybe we can just have her slowly warm up to Rocky. Not lock her in a room, maybe have a guard there tell her to get a gift, give her some money and I'll pay them what ever if its just a cute little toy or something."

"I would but dont think any guards would wanna give money to her. She... loses things a lot... especially when they were in plain sight but we dont hold it against her... also do not trust her with anything you dont wanna lose... Asking Celestia for a new badge and having to buy new sunglasses arent something you wanna do... Especially when you find them hours after you get the new ones..."

"Noted. Now uh... I should get back down there... Think I feel it starting to sprinkle. See you soon dude."

"Yeah but I should let you know-"

"Just. Tell. Me. When. You. Get. Here." I hung up on him. Maybe I'm getting a bit snippy again but I just need to breathe, spend time with my friends. Maybe a vent session with Shining's personal workout room. Works out both your body and... if you know the password to a door- Shining's mothers name- you get to work out what ever else, how ever you want... Yes Cadence has a huge fetish room. Fit with BDSM, Diapers, Dildos, latex and leashes, collars- cutting it short Cadence is kinky as fuck and has Shining as a pet at times. I hear she even takes him out in public late at night, naked, caged and plugged and walks him down to the nearest 'club' and have stallions take turns with him.

After that phone call I dropped down and sat with the girls. Big Mac moved over with the bench to talk with Applejack who just glared at me. Scootaloo looked up at me as I sat next to her making her nudge her sister in law over a bit. "Ryder why were you and AJ fighting?" She asked.

"Same reason you and Applebloom fight when playing around. Someone says something wrong and the other just goes back and forth with it. We'll apologize later after we go our separate ways, relax and come back around dinner time. Until then if you need either of us for anything come to us individually and dont try to play that 'I already asked the other' game. You wanna do that do that among yourselves." Scootaloo stayed silent for a moment. Looked over at AJ and Big Mac as they talked before she looked back up at me.

"Are you and AJ gonna get a divorce?" I huffed.

"With how this week is going I hope not. Might be mad at each other now but later should make all the difference. I wouldnt worry though." She cuddled up to me a bit.

"Good... I dont like it when you guys fight... almost makes me think one of us did something wrong..."

"Trust me Scoot. If either of you did something wrong we'd be punishing you guys and not each other."

I didnt tell them when that train was coming but as Shining said it rolled up not long later. When it started pulling up I went and grabbed my bags as Applejack went to the girls. She just gave me the stink eye as we swapped places. We all watched as the train slowed to a stop leaving three cars taking up the tracks in front of us. The main car right behind the engine was just in front of us. I could see at least another car at the end. Ponyville has a bit of a small train station but if we know trains the cars are connected. I think they actually upgraded the train to have covered tunnels between cars and these things looked easy with turning. Didnt look metal but a very very stretchy and stable rubber. A door on the main car opened up and out stepped Shining Armor and Princess Cadence both with other guards at their sides. Each a unicorn with silver armor. Shining was wearing a hoodie and jeans and a pair of black sneaker. Cadence was wearing a long pink regal dress with a short brimmed jacket with long sleeves. They both smiled seeing us. "Hey everypony sorry we're late!" Cadence said. "Forgot to get more coal to fuel the engine so we stopped in Cloudsdale for a while and we decided to pick up a few things while we were there."

Shining looked to us. "Glad you guys are coming up to visit. Been meaning to try to get friends together." He said. "Everyone into the train. Ladies first because I need to speak with the gentlemen here." I watched as Applejack and our sisters grabbed their bags and walked past Shining giving him a smile and joining Cadence before stepping on the train. I looked back to Shining and he just huffed. "Alright. Good. Got you two alone." He looked to me. "Ryder you might need to lay back on the drinks because Cadence doesnt like having alcohol on the train with Scoot and Applebloom around. Might be restrained to one drink. Good with that?" I shrugged. "Good." He looked to Big Mac. "You might need that restraint to because I'm not having Ryder knock your ass out again." I snickered remembering that. Late night, drunk off his ass, got pissed for some reason and when I showed up there with dad and out he goes. I think that was the first night I had with AJ and Pinkie. Still remember mom coming out seeing me on the couch.

Big Mac huffed. "Understood." He said. "Now... what we gonna do once we get to the castle?"

"Well it's gonna be cold so we cant really do much. Might snow, might now we dont know but hopefully you guys have warmer clothes. If not we've got some spare jackets for everyone."

"Planned that gladly. Everyone should have a better jacket they can swap out to if needed."

I huffed. "Everyone other than me I guess because I'm holding all the extra clothes for everyone..." I said glaring at my brother in law. I glanced back at Shining. "Might take you up on that. This jacket might be warm now but no thermal lining."

Shining grinned a bit. "Alright we'll swap out that jacket when we get there." He said. "For now both of you get on in, relax for a bit. Leave your bags to the side and the guards will set those in the right cars. Fillies in the middle. Adults at either end. Saves for a wandering filly trying to find someone. But lucky them each car has a restroom attached to each one... though if I remember checking the train last time someone came in... Someone didnt find it in time."

I blushed a bit as they both had a chuckle. Big Mac sighed. "Knew he was a big baby..." He said nudging me. He looked back to Shining. "Let's get a move on just in case it does snow. Dont wanna be caught with my jacket around my sister." We grabbed our bags giving a huff and nodding in agreement before hopping on the train. Even had to double check we had everything, nobody left anything they needed behind. Not going back because someone forgot a toy... I had to take Applebloom and Scootaloo to Diamond Tiara's for a little play date with her and Silver Spoon. We even asked and got Babs in on it and they had fun. Diamond actually does actually does want Applebloom to be her little girlfriend too! Oh my god I wish I could show a picture of the little kiss on the cheek Applebloom gave her when she said yes. THE cutest thing. Anyways where was I?

Well we got on the train and rode for about an hour resting. Mac and AJ ended up napping and Cadence went and watched Scootaloo and Applebloom for me while Shining and I sat down in the food car- the front most one with Shining and Cadence bed car there being the next one. We sat down at the little bar overlooking the kitchen area. I huffed as the lone kitchen staff member set a bottle of soda down in front of me and a bottle of beer in front of Shining. "...I still cant believe last time I was on this train I was unwed and fucking another mare that wasnt the mare I proposed to." I said. "...Even worse we were both somewhat molested by changelings...."

Shining sighed. "I still cant believe they found me and Cadence, impersonated us, stole our stuff and nearly made you into a brood." He said. "Lucky we got there in time. And... I guess I am sorry that I made fun of you just not making it to the bathroom... damn things hidden like in the RV the Princesses have." He looked over at me. "And y'know... I'm proud of you here... Offered one drink and you didnt even take it. Must be that bad if you dont want that drink now."

"If Gilda were around the whole time she was making fun of me... I'd probably be less stressed... Right now? I dont even want her chest... Feel like if she said something those gorgeous fritters of hers would be off her chest. Dont want that... dont even want to force myself on Cadence or anyone for that matter other than Gilda... she doesnt care that I do that. She could want me to rip her clothes off, dump them in the trash and tie her up just to give her a glazing." He gave a small laugh. Small enough laugh to be considered a chuckle by most. Laugh that just said 'yeah I get ya'.

"Well... good she lets you use her like that and doesnt complain... I've honestly got half a mind to ask her questions about her past, if she's been violated when she was younger. Rape victims do get that feeling of wanting to be raped more..."

"Either that or she's got a sick mind in that department... Just hope she didnt do any raping herself..."

"Havent seen any rape suspect that had a description that fit her so you're good there... I'm still gonna ask her if you dont mind."

"Hope she doesnt mind being questioned by a guard. I know she hates it even when not in any trouble... IE Scootaloo's birthday... She got intimidated and got a bit defensive. Good thing her track record was purged for her good deed via the princess."

"Anyone can get cornered and hide or fight. She can do either depending on how well they know each other. Can say she decked me a few times when she was running from Dash after pranking her." He sighed.

"Yeah... Maybe I could ask Rocky if she'd be able to provide."

"Nah... dont wanna hurt her... got anything else I could lay into to get rage out? Maybe to relieve some stress into?" He hummed sipping his beer. Never cared for his brand. Always got my own... same as what dad would've drank. I got up and drank from my soda. Glass bottle of brand named cola. This stuff was even made with a little cherry juice and some vanilla. Very sweet.

"Well... instead of... 'asserting yourself' on a living sex doll or a changeling that saved your ass... I guess we could see about letting you use a durable sex doll that uh... I.. Use... when Cadie isnt in the mood..." I looked to him and he blushed. "It can take a beating, you can bust inside and you dont even have to use lube for the other hole. Even has a vibrating function if you're into that."

"Huh... Guess that's... okay... I'm just gonna be honest I dont wanna have this fighting escalate to me beating or forcing myself onto Applejack... she's just... " Shining sighed getting up leaving the bottle on the counter. He came over to me and rested a hand on my shoulder as I tried to find words.

"It's alright. I get it. I can tell you Cadie and I have been at each others throats before. Just before we got married. She told me I didnt need to be jacking off to porn, I told her I did it because she was in heat, she told me she didnt care and still wanted to fuck me. Even worse when she was nearly pulling down my pants in the middle of the hall with guards coming either way! I had to yell at her and I even made her cry! I felt so bad after that and we just talked it out, told her I was uncomfortable with what felt like force for this because of the changeling attacks. Maybe later, over dinner or something after the kids go to bed you and Applejack can talk it out. Nobody likes it when there's a fight with someone close to them. Guards dont even like seeing a Princess and another guard argue. Even if they arent married yet."

"...Sounds like an idea... Maybe if I'm calmed down enough I could try..." I glanced at the door to the other car. "...Wonder what the girls are up to..." I looked back to him. "Mind if I go check?" He took his hand off me and smiled.

"Go ahead. Leave your drink here or finish it though. Cadence doesnt like food in other cars after the cleaners found some rotten food under the bed... Not my fault she brought me along while I was sick. My advice? Make sure someone takes your dishes or you take them yourself otherwise you forget about them and they start complaining about a smell from under the bed." I nodded and just handed him my bottle of soda. I didnt drink much from it and it was a pretty big bottle. About as big as his beer but with an inch difference.

As he set my bottle back down on the counter I went for the door for the cars behind this. I crossed through the bedroom car of Cadence and Shining. Big bed, cabinets at the side full of toys.. Looks like they had it securely locked because of curious kids. Few cabinets remained unlocked. Those with... safer... items in em. As I entered the kids car I saw Cadence sitting with Scootaloo and Applebloom as they played a video game on a TV. Racing game. Looked fun. The car was decorated in childs video game characters, Tv characters, there was a changing table in the corner and a crib next to it and a few bigger beds next to that. Looked big enough for anyone to sleep on them. Cadence looked up and smiled at me. "Well well look who's here!" She said, alerting the girls to me and making Applebloom lose. I laughed as she crashed into the wall and Scootalooo cheered.

Applebloom looked at me tossing the controller aside. "Hey no fair! I was about to win!" She snapped. Cadence looked to her.

"Applebloom now be nice! Nobody knew he was coming in!" She looked back at me. "What brings you to the kiddy car?"

I sighed. "Just... Got some stuff on my mind."

"Is that so? Do you wish to talk about it?" I glanced at Applebloom and Scootaloo as they started a new race and then back at Cadence. "Ah... I see what's going on... something personal." She got up from the couch and took my hand before looking back at the girls. "You two play nice now. I have to have a chat with Ryder here!" She walked me back through the childrens car and we went right into her and Shining's personal car and sat on the bed. "Alright General what's the matter?"

"Well... Me and AJ have been at each others throats... I dont want that phrase to become literal... From the last we saw each other you know how I take my stress out... problem is that stress isnt gonna go away until Gilda gets back... and it's something I dont wanna have to do to AJ or anyone else for that matter... Not with my hands or with my uh... y'know."

"I understand that Ryder. There was a time where I had tried courting a young stallion about as young as Shining when he got out of high school. I nearly wanted to do something with him and I had that sexual rage happen... I caught myself before I nearly took advantage of him with my marehood. I almost even gutted him when I found him courting another young filly." She looked to the door from where I came from. The food car. Then back at me. "And do NOT tell Shining or ANYONE this but... I've been on both sides of that coin... to where I nearly committed the crime and have had the crime committed on me...." I gasped and just.... What?!

"No!" She hung her head and sighed. "My god... Please tell me those who did it are long gone..." She stayed silent.... Just looking away. "...You... You arent telling me..." She leaned into me sniffling.

"...I would but... I cant... It's... just... its too... too traumatic even after all these years..."

"Oh... That... I'm so sorry.... Is there... anything I can do for you?" She sniffled.

"...Th-that's sweet of you to ask but... I... Just... I cant..." I shushed her holding her close.

"...Breathe Princess.... Do you want me to get Shining?" She shook her head sobbing slightly. "...Then talk to me... You're hurting very badly... what ever it is... I'll keep what ever it is a secret."

"...I CANT!" She snapped looking at me. "...If I say something you're gonna flip out... I... Cant reveal who did it..."

"...Dont say any names if you dont wish to... It's... It's worrying me that this is hurting you- a princess- so much..."

"...I... I might need my auntie Luna to... to... help me... I... I need to forget this.... but... I... I've already said too much... You're trustworthy but... I want you to Pinkie Promise this doesnt get mentioned to ANYONE... Not Shining, Not your family, Not even to Celestia herself!" She slapped herself over the mouth just staring at me. Two and Two clicked with me. Made four.

"Now... before I react... Cross my heart... hope to fly stick a cupcake in my eye... and now... WHAT?!" She quickly covered my mouth and shushed me looking at both doors. She had even knocked me over onto the bed now on top of me. She looked back to me after frantically looking from door to door.

"Ryder... Yes... Celestia she... she made my cutie mark dirty... but... I can promise you... She has done NOTHING to your sister... your sister acts a certain way and we both would find that out quickly if she were acting different... if not you then I would... since... I've been here before.... Bring no mention of this to Celestia... please... she'd kill both of us..." I nodded.

"Can...Can we do something to get my mind off of that...? I... I just got a really bad image out of my head..." She nodded and I saw her use her magic. She looked to the door where our sisters were and then to the food car where Shining was.

"Well... I suppose I still owe you from when you came to me for advice on your proposal... Mean ol' changelings could've really done some bad things to you..." Bad things like Celestia or...?

"...Oh uh...." I averted my gaze blushing. "What about Applejack...?"

"Well... If she finds us she's gonna have to unlock those doors... Last I checked she was sound asleep..." She used her magic to make her clothes just disappear only to reappear folded neatly nearby. She was now stark naked, straddling me... I couldnt but just to stare at her chest... breasts plump and perky... Body so slender she could fit a number of outfits and her ass... hips as wide as AJ's... maybe more... I sniffed the air a bit. Twilight said that potion Zecora brewed should've fixed my nose but AJ wasnt in heat anymore and nobody else was when it supposedly kicked in. I looked up at her.

"Um... Are you... in.. heat at all? I'm not sure how Shining would feel if you were bearing my kid when married to him..." She smiled and lied down on me.

"Yo have my word that I'm not General... and if I was lying..." She used her magic to take my clothes off... My dick was just hot dogging her ass. Not to mention my heart was beating hard. "You could say no at any time... Perhaps you want to take it rather than give just to be safe? Hm?" I hesitantly nodded and watched as she got up, teasing the tip of my cock with her sopping wet cunt.... God if I knew she was gonna do that and if I were horny enough I'd be shoving her down onto that. I watched as she hopped out of the bed and went over to the cabinets unlocking them with her magic. She opened the cabinets and I saw a number of strap on dildos... Huge ones. One I even think was comical in a way. She hummed. "Lets see... Are you more of a barb lover.... Knotted dick lover? Perhaps you even want the real thing...?" I sat up on the bed. Realized it was a bit cool in here but not super cold. I looked to her confused.

"But... Dont we wanna hide this from Shining...?" She looked back and closed the cabinet locking it again.

"But I never said we had to invite Shining for you to take a real dick..." She turned around and spread her cunt for me before she used her magic and blinded me with a quick flash. Once my vision came back to me I just could NOT believe my eyes. Cadence had a huge freaking cock that honestly made my mouth water and my own cock just feel either insignificant or what have you but... it twitched a bit upon seeing this. "You like this? Found this spell out myself... Shiny loves it when I rail him with this... I think I remember Twilight asking about this spell just for you if I'm correct... Used it on your wifey and your little side play thing?"

"Oh... Right... that was... that was when Dash got... in on it..." Cadence chuckled a bit walking over to me... I watched as it bounced with each step. Balls and everything... fully packing...

"Ooh some naughty little incest... Y'know I didnt tell you this but someone caught Shining with his hand in his sisters panties during dinner one time and his mommy had to punish him with me..."

"You mean he...?" She nodded. "Wow... I didnt realized Shining was... into that... thought he would've been more..."

"Sophisticated? Outgoing? Selected to breed outside the family?" I nodded at all of the above. "Well... Dont worry there... His parents swing as far as the pendulum on a clock and they are freaky despite being from Canterlot... Tell me while I find the lube... have you ever gotten real naughty with someone close to you? Say your mother perhaps?" I shuttered a bit as she started digging into a trunk.

"Uh.. N-No ma'am..."

"Oh I heard some hesitancy there! What happened between you and mommykins?" I blushed as hard as my member twitched.

"We um... Nearly... um.... This was right before we found out we were mother and son.... I mean like moments before..." God my face flared up as much as my own cock did. She laughed pulling out a bottle of lube before slathering it all over her own rod.

"Sounds like someone was a bit eager to fuck their own mother before he even knew... What would you have done if you didnt ever get to know? Would you still have gone through with it? Maybe you still want to? Just think... bending her over her own desk and rutting her..." The image blasted into my head and I was on a hair trigger. I came hard without even being touched and it made me squeak and hide my face embarrassed. "Oh you poor thing! Dont worry... If you wish I can ask your mother if you'd be able to just to get that urge out of the way... It helps you know..." She walked right back over to me. "Now... Just lie down and let me help you!" I whimpered a bit hiding my face.

"N-No! Please... lets... lets just take a nap... I cant... I dont wanna!" A few sobs escaped as I just clenched up laying down, my body balling up trying to hide my shame of what I would hate to do with Applejack. She sighed as I heard her use her magic making her new 'appendage' disappear.

"Alright... I wont force it.... Want me to lay down with you?"

"P... Please...?" I looked up at her just to see her nod. She even helped me put some of my clothes back on. As I lied down under the covers now I was just hearing Cadence clean up and just speak to Shining over the phone. I didnt hear what she was saying because she was in the corner, whispering, thinking I was asleep. I only had the thoughts of Celestia just... violating Cadence as a young filly... I mean... she didnt do anything to Scootaloo... or the girls... did she? I'm sure Scootaloo would've told me... same with the others with their siblings.... But... then I thought of something... My father and what he did to my mother.... But then another thought. Shining and the Elites. When we got our brotherhood medallions we were put through a dream scenario. A dream scenario that felt like a nightmare with Discord pulling the strings. In the garage under Twilight's castle Shining said there was a secret armory and I didnt question the logic in it only because it was a dream. Other than the layout of town and the roads I didnt know what was real and what wasnt? Shining, Big Mac and Soarin seemed all too real... I lied there turned away from Cadence and wondered.... was Dad- Mythic- one of these Elites? This thought sat in my mind as I felt Cadence get under the covers and cuddled up to me making me slowly drift off to sleep.

I slept for a good while. Few hours but it made the trip all that more quick. When I woke up Shining was coming through the room with Scootaloo and Applebloom both covering their eyes. Cadence and I were still in the bed and I'm not sure if the train was moving... probably wasnt if he was getting the girls through to the food car. I stayed down as Applejack and Big Mac made their way through the cars with all the bags in tow- even mine. I kept my eyes half open. Just enough to see Applejack glare at me in the bed with Cadence. She looked back at Big Mac stopping. "Y'see that? He dont give a rats ass about my ass!" She snapped kinda whisper yelling.

Big Mac huffed. "Shinin' told us that he was a little emotional and nearly got sick." He whispered back. "Let the boy rest and dont even think about yellin' at him when Shining wakes him up!" Applejack rolled her eyes and shook her head walking right out the door with Big Mac following.

When the door closed behind them I carefully sat up leaving the sleeping princess there. She put her bra and panties back on after that but... It just looked a bit weird even after seeing her with a big ol dick the size of my forearm. I covered her back up and went for my clothes getting my pants and my jacket on and making sure my phone and wallet were in my pockets. As I got my socks and shoes back on the door opened back up and it kinda scared me. I turned around just to see Shining coming back in. I stood up, hands where he could see em and huffed. "Shining before you say anything we didnt get that far!" I said.

Shining huffed shushing me. "Yeah I heard. Take off before any contact." He said making me blush. He put a hand on my shoulder. "Dont sweat it. Happened with me before. But... That's not why I'm here... I'm here because she divulged very private information about me and she apologized but I want you to promise you say nothing about that to anyone! Got me?" I nodded.

"Yeah but... If I do this I want you to be truthful with me later. Got a question to ask you when we get all set up in the castle..."

"What ever it is ask at any time. Now do you promise not to tell about family affairs or not?"

"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye."

"Good. Now get out there with your family and try not to fight with Applejack. She's kinda pissed right now..."

"So I heard... She wants to fuck but... if you can make me de-stress by the time we go to bed tonight maybe I can rectify that... maybe with a gift or uh... some... alone time somewhere... if she's in the mood." My unicorn friend smiled.

"I get it dude. Cadie and I will think of what to do. Maybe you, me and Mac go out for a drink at my favorite bar in town. Great hay burgers too and you're gonna love it!"

"Sounds good I guess... We hit snow at all?" He nodded a bit.

"Dont worry. Radioed ahead and got you one of my spares. You're Extra Large in shirts arent you?" I nodded. "Good. Someone should be waiting at the train station with it. Just get up there before I get an earful from your wife.... Same with you getting an earful from your wife." I nodded and just started to the door of the car. We definitely did stop as I crossed to the next car. Didnt hear train tracks rattling from the train running over rivets or felt the wind. Actually... felt a bit of wind but it was a slow breeze. I crossed into the next car and saw Big Mac sitting with Applejack at the bar Shining and I were at just getting a drink of water. Scootaloo and Applebloom were just at the table drinking some warm apple cider from mugs. I smiled and sat with the girls.

"Well now those look good! Did you save some for me?"

Scootaloo set her mug down on the table and licked her lips. "Sorry Ryder! The cook only had enough for two servings!" She said. "I'm sure if you asked Princess Cadence and Mr. Shining they'll get you some from a shop or even when we're at the castle!" I smiled a bit.

"Yeah... Maybe we could stop to get food along the way to the castle. Kinda hungry here. Are you guys hungry at all?"

"Not really."

Applebloom smiled setting her mug down, the cider foam still sitting on her upper lip. "Cadence showed us where a little snack drawer was and we ate a few PB&J Sandwiches!" She said.

"Yeah the drawer was almost like Princess Celestia's helicopter! Hit something and it comes up from the floor or the seat! Can we get one of those for the living room?"

I rolled my eyes a bit. "We do have one and its called the fridge except this one you dont have to hit something to open it!" I said. "We arent doing anything like that. Understand?"

They both nodded and I just saw Applejack get up almost before Big Mac sat her back down before looking back at me. "Ry, Be nice!" He said. He looked back at his sister who looked as if she was just seething with rage from what I could see from her shaking water glass. He just rubbed her back quietly telling her to breathe. I sighed looking back at the girls.

"What I meant was... we might get that some day but not any time soon! Didnt mean to be rude girls."

Scootaloo smiled a bit. "It's okay Ryder. I know what you meant!" She said. She winked at me making me smile a bit. I mouthed 'thank you' to her making her smile a bit and nod.

We waited there for Cadence and Shining to come out which took about ten minutes. Cadence came back out holding on to Shining still looking tired but with her clothes back on and mane looking straightened. Cadence smiled. "My apologies everyone. A few of us needed a little nap..." She said glancing at me. "Now Shining has told me it's fairly cold so I expect some of you to get your warmest jacket on before we walk to the castle. Roads are a bit slick and we cant really get guard transports out of their garages without causing a small avalanche. But for the guards here that doesnt mean crime will be plentiful. So Ryder, Shining that means you two are to relax the entire time we're here. No heroics, no guard talk, dont even salute the others. Just a peaceful, relaxing week. Snow play is permitted with supervision but do be careful not to hit other ponies that dont want to play around. Goes for everyone in here. Do i make myself clear?"

Some of us sighed. Me and the girls in particular. "Yes Princess." We all said in unison. Almost like a choir of defeat.

"Good. Now Shining will escort the lot of you out. I need Ryder to stay behind though." I glanced back at Applejack as she got up begrudgingly with Big Mac. She stuck to her brothers side and refused to look at me. I watched as she met with the girls at the door and set my bag aside. Glad she didnt throw it aside. I've got all the charging equiptment for our phones and some of her purfume as well as a few bottles of cider. Why? Cadence and Shining always want some but are never around Ponyville long enough to get it. Shining walked over as Cadence sat with me. Before we knew it Shining opened the door and a cold breeze came in making everyone huddle together. I looked to Cadence as they closed the train back up. She sighed. "...Ryder... I... I'm sorry if you felt uncomfortable telling me that information about you and your mother.... I wont say anything about it to anyone... But... I do have a favor to ask... Perhaps later after everything is said and done... perhaps... perhaps we can call Luna and tell her about that event... Maybe we can make her promise not to say anything to Celestia but... I feel... I feel as if she should hear about the atrocities she's committed on my youthful body long ago... We could call, Celestia and Luna should be there together... but we need to make sure Celestia doesnt run or do anything rash..."

I sighed. "Yeah but... The stuff with AJ and-" I said but she quickly cut me off.

"Ryder... Princess needs first... I apologize but we must do this before we can get you your problem fixed which I assure you should be a quick fix. Please?"

"...Okay but... on one condition... we tell Shining at the same time..."

"But..."

"Princess.... He's gonna understand... Maybe if you dont feel comfortable telling him like... I kinda made you feel... apologies about that...."

"It's fine... I trust you general."

"Good... but... if you dont feel comfortable telling him Celestia did it... make something up... tell him the same story, take out names, and just say you were devoted to babysitting because you didnt want anyone to suffer like you did...... Does that help?" She nodded hesitantly.

"...W-Well... Okay... If this will loosen the pants- I mean... Loosen your... will... to help me first. I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine... okay?" I nodded and sighed getting up. I glanced at the door and back at Cadence as she got up.

"...Did you... really want to get into my pants that badly?" She blushed hard and averted her gaze. "...Well... maybe we can be both beneficial... How loose is Shining?"

"About as loose as my lips were when telling you about Shining's Family... I could see if we could get a little... 'family gathering' to get out some unwanted sexual frustration... Toys and condoms for all even a little infertility spell to temporarily make a creampie the best thing in the world.... Just know when that happens I'll be watching the kids." I blushed hard and fixed myself.

"Right right uh... text me when that happens... Just... talk AJ and Mac into it if you can... I dont wanna be the one to do that..."

"That I can do. Now lets get going. Longer we wait here more chance of the sniffles someone has before we get to the castle." I nodded and we left the train. Strangely it was only me and Cadence at the station. I had to quickly swap my jacket out with the one Shining had ready. Now with the Crystal Empire their winters get cold and it gets foggy. Fog means you can barely see anything. These jackets were a very bright pink with CERG on the back with a heart behind that. I didnt complain because it was warm. I had a few guards who were accompanying us carry my suitcase and my jacket all the way up to the castle which took about fifteen minutes. Only because one of us- me- nearly slipped a few times. The one time I did we had to sit down for a few minutes.

When we got to the castle Shining, Big Mac and I went to the castles private bar. We all wanted to warm up even while having a drink... that and Shining called the bar and nobody answered... even called places across the street and they confirmed it was closed for the day. But this small bar was cool. Almost like a little cantina. Bar, grill area separated from the bar, there was a large TV against the wall with what ever we wanted to watch- currently cartoons because nothing else was on... Yes three grown ass stallions still watch cartoons but who gives a fuck right? It was one of those cartoons we grew up with. Cars combining to make animals who talked and fought other car-robot things. If my car wasnt Nukes Galore themed I'd've picked another from this show... though I hope Luna wouldnt make this thing a fighting robot no matter how cool it would be. Anyways Big Mac huffed as I sipped from my spiked tea drink. "Ry you really screwed the pooch earlier." He said. "Or you would've if I hadnt talked that girl of yours down.... She was about to get back into that bed car with you and Cadence just to slap you around a bit."

I huffed. "Yeah... Thanks for that..." I replied. "She even tell you what she's pissed about?"

"Basic shit like you wont touch her, you dont love her, you'd rather fuck a princess and dont even wanna talk with her to try and figure something out."

"Seems like every time I even try to open my mouth to her she cuts me off, tells me off and makes me afraid to open my mouth again."

Shining burped a little from the whiskey he was drinking. Either that or it was just a really potent whiskey that he just had to breathe hard after. "I'll text Cadence, make sure we get some time to get a word in." He said. He looked over at the kitchen area. I know I said this place was a cantina almost but he basically did most of this himself. Only thing he didnt do was mix his own drinks. He looked to Big Mac. "Mac. You mind doing a little cooking? I know it's a little strange to ask when we got all the help around but i dont think we wanna wait until we get a cook in here. Plus uh... you're the only one among us who can actually make hayburgers right..." I looked to Big Mac. He gave a little smile.

"Yeah sure... AJ and Ryder've been taking over the cooking lately and I gotta say I missed cooking a bit." He took his bottle of beer over to the grilling area and just started looking over everything.

Around here is where I got those thoughts again... Cadence telling me she was... violated... and the way my mother was violated. I looked to Shining setting my drink down. "Shining... Can we go for a little walk? Need to have a word with you please..." I said.

Shining looked to me curiously. "Can it be said here?" He asked. I shook my head. He sighed and looked to Big Mac as we got up. "Mac. Ryder and I are gonna stretch our legs. You gonna be good here?" Big Mac nodded and we walked out. When we were a good ways away from anyone I stopped and leaned against the wall. He sighed and leaned next to me. "Alright... what's up? Not thinking about breaking up with your wife now are ya? I'm telling you we can fix this."

"It's not that Shining.... I just... I've got questions... Questions that I want answers to but questions that I dont know you can answer but it's worth a try." I looked down the hall. "You remember a while ago when we got our Brotherhood Elements right? Discord and Luna orchestrated a dream world where we had to defend ourselves and steal a truck just to get our family back... yet... when we got that truck you had me break open a wall to get this weird black armor... armor similar to what my father wore every time I've seen him... Elite guard armor as you called it... Is that stuff real?" He looked around a moment. Almost as if he was looking for someone to get out of this conversation with. "Shining... Tell me... Please... Is that bunker under Twilight's castle real?" He huffed looking back to me. Got close like he was gonna hug me... Or kiss me...

"Alright... I'll tell you this but if ANYONE finds out and that means Cadence, Luna, Big Mac or even anyone in your family we could lose our jobs."

That's when we heard a sigh that startled the shit out of us. We both looked to the side and saw Mythic staring us both down... Didnt look pissed but he was just looking like he was questioning us. "Yeah Shining... tell us... are us Elites real?" He asked. Shining and I choked up a bit. He looked to me. "Ryder I'm gonna save it for him and you. Yes. I'm an elite. Under the command of Celestia and Luna but without direct contact. Didnt think I'd be able to say this but... I'm actually above my own son, give him orders... Still proud of what my son has become though."

I shrugged Shining off leaning him against the wall. The sight of my father just stunned him. "But why you? Why do you become an elite if you raped my mother?" I asked. He huffed.

"I only became an elite to be forgiven of my crimes. I still regret what I did. Your mother on your wedding day really made that clear if ye can remember. She knows I'm still alive... it was that I shouldnt be seen by anyone and that could've cost me. I was forgiven because I was saving another of my own- of our own. If I could talk to her and establish trust for wanting to protect you I would but she'd kick my ass and probably try to kill me."

"Well... maybe that's what you let her do... Let her kick your ass, show her that you accept all the pain you've caused yourself... maybe see if she cant forgive you... hard to say I know but... if I know this I've been forgiven multiple times for huge things... Maybe nothing as bad as rape but... when I destroyed my brother in laws truck... I felt guilt eat me up inside. My wife forgave me because it was an accident. I lost my job for that... He didnt forgive me until I was in jail after who I thought were my parents were murdered and I nearly shot myself only to be saved by this guy right here..." I gestured to Shining. "He saved my own ass because I was hurting after that... and... Just recently because I'm not sure who's said anything or if you've seen... I nearly killed myself..." Shining gasped and Mythic just looked shocked. "...Yeah... I... I nearly killed myself and took someone else with me... Wont say who I nearly stabbed but.... I was with my mother at the time... made her faint... drew my own blood with a knife... Soarin had to knock me out and I made the friends I was there with think they were gonna go home with me in a body bag... And at the time... I had fallen into a plant... poison joke... it turned me into a mare and my emotions went crazy. Probably fueled that pain... I was only helped when I was knocked out and Luna and everyone told me they cared... that they'd help if needed... And you... When mom told me what you did to put me into her... I wanted to come kill you myself... but... I guess that feeling changed over time with what you've helped with... me getting married, giving me advice like a real father would... even saving my own ass on my wedding day... That's something that might help pull her towards trust... maybe not love but... trust..." Everyone was silent. I felt Shining hug me from behind and I lowered my gaze not even meeting my fathers. He sighed.

"...I'll give it some thought... But for right now I gotta disappear. I'll leave you something in your luggage for you and ONLY you... Shining here has to promise not to pry about it but it's only for your eyes and ears. Understood?"

"Yes sir..." He rested a hand on my shoulder.

"And Ryder... You remember when ever you need me I'll be nearby... Might be watching, might not... all depends what's going on... Just keep on yourself alright?" I met his gaze and smiled nodding. He stepped away just staring me down before turning around and just disappearing. I turned back to Shining and hugged him full on.

"...I know... A lot of info you didnt need to know but... I'm fine... I'm okay... Scared arent you?" He nodded into my shoulder. "I'm alright.... I'll be fine... I promise... Sorry if I scared you...." I broke the hug with him and grabbed his hand. "C'mon. Let's get back over there and see if Mac finished those burgers..."

Shining took his hand back from me and turned me around. "Ryder... I hope you've got your weapons somewhere not in your reach... Otherwise I'm sending guards to raid your home of all the rope, everything sharp and your guns and ammunition..." He said. "I am NOT wanting to be woken up in the middle of the night with a call from any of our friends, your family, my sister... Just.. to hear you are dead... I did not vouch for you, save you from yourself and give you your time to be that great guard I thought you were just to give a eulogy to you!" I huffed.

"You have my word Shining. Your sister has my gun locked away after that. Knives- sharp or otherwise- are under control and AJ's rope was hidden after she scared the hell out of me threatening to hang herself. We should be fine now. Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye. Now do you... or do you not trust me...?" He looked me dead in the eye. If his gaze were a line of fire I'd have holes in my head the size of thumb sticks where my eyes would be and the back of my head would be completely blown out, brains all over the wall, floors and possibly in any rooms on the other side of this wall.

"...I trust you.. this time... But next i hear of you nearly biting it whether by your hand or others... I'm raiding your house of everything dangerous, taking you into custody and making you wait for me to come to Ponyville... and I will walk, making you wait, making you contemplate your life decisions and when I get there you're going to hope my arms dont leave a mark or break your rib cage! Do I make myself clear?" I gave a smile.

"Loud and clear sir. Now... as an order lets get eating before emotions eat us up and we end up sparring out here in the hall." He nodded and we walked back in. I got my answer to what I needed. Elites are real, dad is one of em and... he might be able to gain my mothers trust... and I revealed something dark onto one of my closer friends...

Speaking of that dark reveal... As we were eating I sensed something. Nothing dark or dangerous but... Like someone was watching us. The embarrassing part? We were still watching cartoons... these ones were still from our childhood but a bit more kiddish yet nothing that made us look like foals. Well... at least we werent wearing diapers. Anyways I kinda dismissed the 'someone watching us' feeling thinking Mythic was just standing around judging me... until we heard a laugh and someone grab the couch behind us. "Hey what are we watching? Lorkhan man?" A familiar voice asked. We all looked behind us, some startled only to find Soarin wearing wonderbolts Blue camo winter gear. We laughed as he came around the couch. "Sorry I missed lunch. Hard to find a working spot where I could make sure my team knew I got here safely."

Shining laughed as he scooted over a bit. "It's cool dude. You made it alright." He said. He looked to me and Big Mac as we chewed on our food. "So... Bet you could guess what else we were doing in Cloudsdale while we refeuled..."

I gave a smile as Big Mac swallowed what he was eating. "Something tells me not only refeulin' but... also getting another surprise for us." He said. He looked to Soarin. "You visit with the girls yet? They'd love to know you're here!"

Soarin huffed. "Yeah... might be a good idea..." He said. "Guess I'll get food after..." Soarin looked to me. "Ry, you wanna come with? Might need a little traveling companion to talk to since I've been running around alone for a while."

I nodded and smiled swallowing what I was eating. "Sure just let me finish this up. Only thing I've eaten all day!" I replied. He nodded and we just watched cartoons together for a while... even after I finished.

After a few episodes Soarin and I left Shining and Big Mac alone in the room. We walked around for a while until we came upon the spa area. Had to ask where the Princess would be and the guard we spoke to pointed us here. We actually had to stop by the main area to drop our jackets off and then to go there. It was a good idea because as we stepped into the spa area it was pretty warm. Felt moist. There was a mare dressed in white pants and a tank top standing in front of a curtain. It's where some steam was coming from. She smiled at us. "Ah General. I was told you were here with your family. Your wife must be the mare in there with the Princess." She said. "She did say that she doesnt want to be bothered while having her relaxation time."

"Well if you can, please pass on word I still need to talk with her later. Perhaps while you're telling her you can ask where my sister is?" The mare nodded and stepped back into the curtain. We waited there for a minute or two just loving the warm air. The castle being made of a crystaline structure is very well insulated. It's warm in the castle but not too warm where you're baking but it's not too cold to where you freeze and have to sleep in a full body pillow and pajama set. It's comfortable in between. The mare came out soon after and smiled.

"I asked the Princess and she tells me your sister is taking a nap downstairs. Shall I have a few guards escort you to her?" I nodded. "Alright just give me one-"

And then someone yelled out startling both of us. "RYDER YOU WAIT A DAMN MINUTE!" I hear Applejack yell from behind the curtain. I huffed knowing running was the worst idea even though Soarin was pulling me to run. I shrugged him off as the curtains were pulled aside and there stood my wife, wet maned, wrapped in a towel and only a towel and just PISSED. She walked right up to me and grabbed my shirt with one hand and looked me dead in the eye. "Ryder you little piece of shit I should gut you right now for touching the fucking Princess instead of me!"

I huffed as I pried her grip off me. "AJ I never touched her!" I snapped.

"BULLSHIT! I SAW YOU IN THAT GOD DAMN BED OF HERS WITH HER! BET SHE FELT JUST FINE AND DANDY! BETTER THAN YOUR OWN FUCKING WIFE!"

"YOU JUST SAW AND DIDNT CARE TO QUESTION. YOU JUST ASSUMED I SLEPT WITH HER!"

"YET YOU WERE IN BED WITH HER CUDDLING AND PROBABLY WITH YOUR HANDS ALL OVER HER!"

"BUT AJ-"

"DONT YOU 'BUT AJ' ME! I HAVE JUST ABOUT HAD IT WITH-"

That's when we were pulled apart from one another with our mouths held tightly shut. "BOTH OF YOU! SHUT THE FUCK UP!" We heard Cadence say. I looked over AJ's shoulder best I could and there was Cadence with tears in her eyes and looking angry. Just about as mad as AJ was. "You two are MARRIED. Yes you fight like Shining and I did but last I remember Applejack you let him sleep with who ever he wished as long as he returned to you! Did I not help his proposal or officiate your wedding? If you are wondering if he left me with my legs quivering wanting more of a pounding he didnt! I barely touched him and he shot off like he had a hair trigger! That was only to help us get our minds off things we talked about!" Cadence looked to the mare. "Miss... Could I ask you to take Soarin and leave the room? I need to do a little private marriage counseling here." The mare nodded and walked past us. Soarin I heard sigh before walking out with her. Cadence pushed us with her magic into the room. The air was muggier in here but still bearable. She sat me down on a wooden stool and Applejack on a nearby massage table before releasing us. Applejack huffed rubbing her jaw a bit.

"Uh.. Princess... If'n you... dont mind me talking out of turn I... I just wanna know... the hell were you talking about that warranted wanting to bed my sugarcube?"

I looked to Applejack a bit worried. "AJ I dont think this is-" was all I could get out before Cadence grabbed my mouth with her magic again.

The Princess shushed me and huffed. "Ryder... She's curious... just as you were and I know we're going to do something about this in a little bit..." She said. She looked to Applejack. "To make it short... Ryder was complaining about being under so much stress that he didnt wanna hurt you and I wanted to help him calm down but I ended up talking about something that... it was really... really personal to me... You see... long long ago before you or Ryder were ever born was just me, Luna and Celestia... I was still a foal not even three or four... One day Celestia was changing me since I wasnt the most potty trained filly out there... I was just a little unicorn filly that she had adopted because of my parents passing away... Yes she's my mother- yadda yadda yadda- but..." She averted her gaze sighing. "...While she was changing me she just... did... things to me... which I didnt realize until about fifteen years later the guilt ate her up... I pretty much forced her to make me a princess in return for forcing herself upon me... I look at these wings and ask myself... was this the right choice...? Did this make me happier? It did for a time... until... until today... I didnt want to reveal it to Ryder and he didnt do all that much prying but... I told him because I let things slip... You've had your sister near Celestia while Ryder was away... but i assure you they act no different from before... I can even have you-"

Applejack gasped a bit. "...Princess... aint no need... I trust you... And... Celestia for that matter...." She said. "...I... I wanna apologize for the way I'm acting... I can see you just wanted Ryder to help you calm yourself after that... make sure you didnt come to any harm and vice versa..." She looked to me. "And Ryder... I wanna apologize to you too... I know what stress does to ya and who you work it out with... and with her being away I just shoulda understood you needed some space... but lordy it's been forever since someone touched me... I need you or... someone... anyone..." I glanced at Cadence who was... still holding my mouth shut but she knew I was hinting at something.

"Um... Well AJ I have a suggestion for right now... I can give you what you need if you can look the other way on Ryder being a little... sexually violent with Shining... I'm sure he wouldnt mind if we gave him a blindfold and a little stretchy and numbing magic and just let Ryder go at it.... Shiny really does love a good surprise. Especially when it comes to the after bed time fun." She released my mouth.

I rubbed my jaw a little bit because it ached and huffed. "Next time... just ask me to be quiet..." I said. "And... are you saying that I'm gonna have to rape my best friend?"

"Ryder... You're not raping him if he agrees and wants it hard which I know he usually does... I can guarantee you that!" I swallowed a little bit. I admit I was kinda scared that I was doing this.

Applejack looked to me. "Ryder... Just go on and do it. If you're that scared of hurting me just keep a cool head next time and tell me you dont feel comfortable." She said. "I understand now that I was a bit harsh to ya... We really gotta communicate better... But if you dont feel comfortable talking to me like if I was in the mood I was in just have someone else tell me... Thinkin' now Mac was trying to do that... Couldnt get a damn word in with every first word being your name... He's been keeping me away from you best he could... Probably thought you'd've been sleeping alone with a black eye for a while..."

I huffed and smiled looking into those green eyes. Like I was looking from my car out to a green field. "...Yeah... dont want that..." I said. I looked to Cadence. "...I should probably get out of your mane now but... Any chance I could at least get a massage before I go?"

Cadence rolled her eyes smiling. "Unless you need a couple of naked mares to look at doing something I can suggest a different kind of massage if you'd like." She said.

"...Cadence... I didnt mean THAT kind of massage... Think I wrenched my back or something... A bit sore but nothing crippling." She blushed hard and smiled.

"Oh uh... Well yes I'll get someone to massage you then! Just... forget I said anything... got... sex on the brain as you know..." I nodded and pulled AJ over into my lap just to hold and kiss... maybe fondle without Cadence noticing but dont think either party cared. But after we were done cuddling I got my massage and boy did the ma-sous work me over. Cracked my back, massaged a few sore spots on my shoulder, even stretched me out with my legs, even made sure I was limber enough to run around if needed.

When we were done I gave AJ a kiss before heading out to find Soarin and we went and woke the girls. Scootaloo swore she was dreaming when she saw Soarin but I told her she wasnt dreaming because if she was Luna would be here. After that Soarin took the girls out to play in the snow. I went back to Shining and Big Mac just to find them both sitting at the bar talking about the latest comic book they had. I just sat back on the couch and just kept watching what ever was on. Maybe I had a drink of whiskey while I watched some cartoons that was once from a video game. Never saw it as a kid but I did play the shit out of the game. Was about some carpenter who just couldnt keep a Princess in her castle. Always got kidnapped by a fucking weird ass turtle pig. Anywho after that we joined Soarin outside. Played in the snow for a while with them before Shining took me aside under the castle itself. The castle is raised up for the road to run under it. Mostly for Ponies who live on the other side of town rather to go this way rather than around. "Hey Ry you wanna take a walk with me down to the shop? Might need some popcorn or some chips for a movie later just to wind down the day." He said. "You might wanna get something for later if you want." He winked at me.

I blushed a bit and looked to the girls playing in the little area just to the side. Then back to him. "Shining I talked with AJ and we agreed not to do that tonight!" I said. "I dont even want the girls seeing me carrying condoms or even asking what one is!" He shook his head chuckling.

"It's alright I get it. Leave it to my wife to explain what those feelings are and what someone needs for safe sex. Isnt that what she did with Applebloom?" I nodded. "Good. Half is done but when its time for your sister just let us know. Kay?" I nodded again. "Good. Now c'mon. Just because we're getting snacks for a movie doesnt mean we cant get your chips and nacho cheese you love so much!"... Fucking asshole knows my stomach and how it works... even though I just ate a damn hayburger he knows I can at least stomach nachos. I huffed.

"...You know I hate you right?"

"Not for long though! Heard they have a new habanero queso free with a bag of your favorite chips!"

"You mean the one that had been soaked in jalapeno juice before frying?" He nodded and my god my mouth was just turned into a waterfall! My eyes widened and I licked my lips. "Ah... there's the craving... C'mon! Lets go! Already told them I'm taking you with!" I nodded and he grabbed my arm and we just started heading for the street. We walked on for a while down the road. Snow covered the streets, the air was still and you could just hear each step we took. We walked out a ways just admiring the scenery. The streets ahead were covered in fog with the street lights on and very few ponies were out I just noticed. Though... even with a few ponies out on the road that didnt stop Shining from stopping half way down the street and pulling me into an alley. I looked to him confused just looking back at the street. "Shining where are we going? You gotta piss or something?" He pinned me to a wall giving me... bedroom eyes... Even was fondling my crotch.

"No but... I feel like you do... Why dont we get that out so we can relieve you...?" ...I didnt say anything because I was just shocked. "C'mon Ry... Cadence told me how stressed you are... we can work it out right here and now if you want... and dont worry...." He used his magic to do something around us. Made it warmer where we were and even erected a wall between us and a street. I looked back down at him.

"...Shining uh... you sure you're not a changeling this time? Is that you Rocky?" He shoved his hands right into my pants just getting a good feel on me. Oh lordy it was amazing the way he felt me up... even massaged my taint a bit.

"Rocky's still back at the castle Ry... She's not very active when it's this cold but we've been keeping her warm... Maybe we warm you up a bit hm? Let me get you off and you can be as ROUGH as you wish..." I was just frozen as he pulled my pants down and started kissing my cock to be as hard as a rock. I just let him.

"Jeez... all this to fuck me? Wish you'd've bent me over the bar just to suck Mac off on the other side..." He looked up at me, my member sitting on his face waiting to be sucked.

"Cadence says no fucking where things get broken.... But she didnt say where we can fuck outside... Just as long as we arent caught with our pants down nobody should say anything...." He licked my shaft from balls to tip before just downing it like it was nothing. It even made my toes curl and not even AJ could do that. Well... she could but not without gagging. She stops before hilting me. He came back and forth on me for a while and all I could do was just sit there and take it. After about a minute he came up for air and stood up leaving me with enough room to just skewer a few ponies if they were still standing up. "Go on Ryder... Pretend I'm just some helpless mare... pants around my ankles and the only way to save me is to just give me a rough fucking..." He walked over to the wall and pulled his pants down with his magic as he spread his legs. I walked over to him and just yanked on his tail prodding his ass.

"...How much do you get used Shiny? Not just by Cadence but by the guards you command....? I only ask because...." I pushed in and he just gasped, shuttering. "Huh... Slipped right in... Guess you're more of a slut than Gilda.... Just hope you can still walk normally after this!" I started thrusting slowly... He just moaned a bit. "Beg for it! Beg me to go as hard as I can.... Maybe you'll get to clean me after!"

"P-Please!"

"Please WHAT?" I slapped his ass clearly leaving a hand print. He yelped a bit.

"Please master!" I stopped thrusting and pulling on his tail just to grab at his ass.

"...Good slut... here's your PRESENT!" That's when I just started to rail him almost slamming him against the wall. Part of me wished it were a barrier made of clear magic just to see everyone passing by and wondering if anyone would be seeing us. Oh lord his cries and moans were music as I thrusted... I even reached around and started to jerk him off as I thrusted. He just loved every minute of it. Clawing at the wall, moaning and just begging for more and more.... If we were on a bed my thrusting would've launched him into the ceiling and possibly would've given him a concussion. Either that or he'd've been pounded right into the mattress. Either way this would end all the same. He cums first splooging all over the wall in front of us, spilling it onto the floor, me just holding him to my crotch as I just pumped him full of my spunk before just collapsing into him. He had to use his magic to get me off him, plug himself up and even to get a rag to clean what ever residue off of us and fix our clothing. He picked me up slinging my arm over his shoulder making the wall disappear. Nobody was out on the street but we kept going towards the shop. He looked to me sighing.

"You feeling better now? Relieved of your stress?" I nodded huffing. "Good... now you know my ass is yours any time I'm in town and Gilda's not... Just say something before I have you go hard. Otherwise it's gonna be kinda awkward having to explain to the princess why I would have to be out for a while..."

"Well... H-hopefully we dont... have to have that option... But... I think... I think when we get back to the castle... I'm gonna take a nap... Maybe just fake that I got sick or something to hide what we did from the girls..." He chuckled.

"Yeah... Now c'mon fatty... Walk on your own before I convince Applejack to put you on a diet!" He shrugged me off and we trudged through the snow all the way to an open convenience store where we got our food, let Shining use the toilet and for me to piss in an empty open street because I had to drink something before we left the store.... Dont worry. We paid. But I've always wanted to do that and I never could back in Ponyville. Everyone loved snow days there. Same with the girls and Applejack doesnt like anyone going too deep into the apple trees.

Anywho once we got back I took a nap and I guess in that time Cadence took one with me for comfort. I only knew because I found Luna and Cadence walking up to me in my little playground dreams. Y'know the ones where I was a scared little colt because i thought my mom and dad left me somewhere alone? That park but I'm an adult still. Cadence was wearing long pink footy pajamas. Cute as they were they looked warm. Luna was wearing her regal gown looking a bit uneasy. "...Ryder... is what Cadence telling me about my own sister true?" She asked. "That she... did... unspeakable things to my dear Cadence?"

I huffed sitting on a slide. "If she's saying it and she cried when she did... I'd bet so..." I replied. "But... She's saying Celestia didnt do anything to Scootaloo or her friends while they were under your care... You wanna check at all if you dont believe us?"

"I'll ask Celestia myself... I'll know if she's telling the truth or not and she's got a tell. I even made sure she doesnt wake up for a while because of a powerful chamomile tea made with a little sleeping pill aid to ensure she gets a wonderful rest. Plus we dont have to worry because it's mostly natural sleep aids." We looked to Cadence who just was hugging herself.

"Bit for your brains there Cadence?"

Cadence sighed sitting on a childs rocking thing. This one was a little motorbike. Loved that one because I was late learning how to ride a real bike. Training wheels until I was ten. "...I'm a tad bit afraid she'll lose her love for me... for us knowing I told you this very personal thing..." She looked to me. "...If she does strip you of your rank General... I'll fight tooth and nail to reinstate it... even if it's under my own special forces..."

Luna helped her back to her feet hugging her. "I'll see to it that he keeps his rank..." She said. "For now... lets get this over with. More that we dwell on these thoughts the more scared or angry some of us get..." I nodded getting up. I joined in on their hug closing my eyes tightly. I heard the world change around us until I heard the sound of gulls and the ocean waves crashing to a beach. Someone here is gonna piss themselves if they arent careful... Most likely me with my luck.

When we opened our eyes we saw Celestia sitting in a beach chair, sun bathing in a... very revealing swim suit. White and gold bikini top barely covering her breasts and what was almost a shoe string thong covering her crotch. Cadence and I blushed as we approached. She looked up at us as she heard the sand get crunched under our feet. "Ryder? Cadence? What are you doing here with my sister?" She asked taking her sunglasses off.

Cadence sat down next to her and cuddled up to her... looking as if she were about to cry. I knelt down and held her hand as Celestia just hugged her worried. Luna huffed. "Sister... we have an issue... something that died a long time ago but is being dug up by loose lips..." She said. "...And Cadence seems to have brought something to our ears that... really are shocking..." I could tell Celestia knew what we were talking about. Her eyes dipped back into her head, glancing at Cadence and... shuttering... And if we didnt see that everything around us deteriorated. Sky went grey, a few of the seats around us crumbled and the water started going crazy a bit. Tide just got higher but nothing near reaching us.

"C-Cadence... What did you tell them...?"

Cadence whimpered a bit. "...I... It slipped... and I'm sorry..." She said clutching Celestias breast tightly.... Just pull her top off why dont you... She looked to her aunt getting all teary eyed.

"...No... No there's no way you could tell them that... did you?"

Luna huffed. "Did Starswirl perform parlor magic when we were younger?" She asked. Celestia looked to her sister and back to Cadence.

"...My goodness... you DID!"

Cadence broke down crying. "...I... I'm sorry... I just... I couldnt keep it in any longer..." She said through her tears. Celestia looked to me. All I could do was look away.

"...You... General! YOU MADE HER SAY THESE THINGS!" She threw Cadence down on the seat then rushed me as everything around us caught fire. "THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SECRET BETWEEN US BUT YOU'VE RUINED ME!"

Luna grabbed her sister forcing her to stand up and letting me go before just back handing her. "SISTER! Calm yourself! It's only us four that know! Shining Armor doesnt know! Nor do the girls nor ANYONE ELSE!" She snapped. "So what if Ryder had her say these things? He gets worried when someone hides valuable information about their health or what's on their mind! With any normal pony it could mean a suicide attempt or a threat of violence! In Cadence case? Who knows what it could've been!" She turned her around holding her arms behind her back facing her towards Cadence who stood up hesitantly. "Cadence! Do what must be done as your revenge!" Cadence then backhanded her, kicked her in the shin and just slapped her over and over and over and over again until she went to her knees and just cried.

Luna released her sister now battered and bruised having her drop to her knees to aid her crying niece hesitantly. Cadence sniffled hugging her aunt. "...I... I'm sorry... I didnt mean to..." She said.

Celestia huffed. "...It's alright... I deserve it for doing that all those years ago..." She replied. "...That event.... it rotted inside my mind ever since... was made more loud with me taking care of Scootaloo...." She looked to me... "And I promise... I never EVER touched Scootaloo that way... I had every chance to but... I didnt do anything... Y-You do believe me dont you Ryder?" I looked to Luna who just looked over her sisters face.

She looked at her cheeks, her ears, the eyes and even her wings. Luna looked to me sighing. "She's telling the truth." She said.

I looked to Celestia sighing. "Princess... I know I dont normally judge you for the things you do but... I cant believe that you'd do something like this..." I said. "...And I'm gonna be honest... I'm glad you didnt do anything bad like what you did to Cadence to Scootaloo... You know how much she means to me... and what I'd do just to see her happy..."

Celestia brought me over with her magic and hugged me. "...I know and I'm sorry if it worried you...." She said. She looked to Cadence. "...Cadence.... can you forgive me for my transgressions...? I... I really hate myself for that... the... thoughts that crossed my mind after that... If you were older... I could've ruined my own reputation if you had spoken out.... I do know you blackmailed me long ago but... I dont hold it against you..."

Cadence sniffled a bit into Celestia's shoulder before looking up. "...I... I've regretted it for so long... the blackmail... the screaming, the yelling just... everything that pulled us apart..." She said. "...I dont want my princesshood revoked but... I just dont know if I can forgive you for it... Even after all these years..."

"...Forgiveness is not easily given I understand.... but what ever is needed I shall provide just to gain my sweet Princess of Loves favor..."

"...Ach bin vishnaren..." I looked to Luna and Celestia confused.

Luna looked to me. "Old world tongue. Translating what she said comes out to 'My heart aches for this....'" She said looking to her niece. "Cadence... You're going to be okay... Arkunavilla de contretacha."

Celestia looked to me. "Ryder... You should go and wake up... Leave us to this... I'll contact you soon..." She said. "...And... Thank you... for being here for us... this is just... very unusual for you I know but... thank you..." I went and hugged Celestia and Cadence. Luna just pinned me to them. I shushed the now two crying princesses before Luna pulled me off of them and just giving me a smile before making me disappear. When I woke up it was maybe a few hours later, I had to run to a nearby bathroom just to go after I heard all that water, find everyone else and I spent the rest of the night cuddling with Applejack... And Cadence... and Shining... They had a bed big enough for a couple more ponies and since me and AJ fucked the others significant other we earned that right... Maybe I got a little grabby with Shining... He didnt mind. Didnt even have to get up with someone to check with the girls. They slept alright with Soarin just checking on them leaving Big Mac free to himself. Dunno what he did but he felt a bit comfortable with it. As for now I felt content now but... still weirded out knowing my father could've been watching me and Shining fucking in an alley. Though.. that thought just came to my mind. Well lets just move on shall we? But... another time!

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