It has been more than a week since this harem has started, and the girls and I are still getting more and more used to it. Today is a day I have been waiting for, my birthday, and it happened to fall on a Saturday this year. Due to all of us spending time and even spending the night together, the girls and I have agreed to treat this as a free day. I took a quick breath, as I entered the living room which contained streamers, banners, and even a few balloons.

"Excited son? Your friends should be here soon. I'm going to get started on the barbeque. I trust you can greet them and keep each other company. I will be sure to greet all of them when I get the chance," Dad greeted me.

I simply nodded with a smile, before he left to the backyard. I felt my phone vibrate and after pulling it out, saw a text from the girls letting me know they were on their way. This is my first time in a good while, actually having others here for my birthday and it happened to be a bunch of girls, some that I happen to be in a harem with by the way. I noticed Chopper walk and jump onto the living room couch, before lying on top of it. I walked right up to him and gently pet him, while waiting for the girls to arrive. Minutes later, I heard a knock on the door, which I quickly answered, revealing Pinkie and the rest of the Rainbooms, holding presents.

"Marky, it's finally your special day and we get to celebrate it as more than friends. My gift is a special surprise and I know it will be better than everyone else's," Pinkie greeted me, while embracing me with one hand and gave me a quick kiss on the lips.

"Keep telling yourself that, Pinkie. My gift is the best. Now move over so I can give him some too. I am going to take advantage of this free day," Rainbow responded.

Pinkie stuck her tongue out, but moved out of the way, allowing Rainbow and the others to enter the house.

"Like I said, my gift is the best, stud, and I know we both are going to enjoy today," Rainbow told me with a cocky smile, before she kissed me, slightly longer than Pinkie.

"Forgetting about us, Rainbow?" Applejack scoffed bitterly.

"I mean, I suppose you girls are here too," Rainbow shrugged.

"I never thought you would be clingy with a boy, Ms. No boy is good enough for the Dash," Applejack teased.

"That's before I met him. What about you? I could have said the same," Rainbow responded, lightly blushing in embarrassment.

"Hold on! I wasn't against the idea like you were. I just never met a boy that both seemed interested in me and appealed to me, before him," She answered, blushing hotly.

"Settle down girls," I found myself speaking up, "We agreed to have this be a free day for all for a reason. Calm down and let's try to enjoy it." I told them, before gently stroking their hair.

Both girls blushed at the action and nodded in agreement.

"Alright stud, but just know I am your best girl," Rainbow agreed with a cocky smile.

"Keep telling yourself that," Applejack responded, before sighing, "Alright sugar cube, as long as you give me a certain something, I will try to stop myself from arguing with Rainbow."

I chuckled, before moving my face closer to hers and gently connected my lips with hers. She eagerly returned the kiss and to my slight surprise wrapped her tongue around mine. We engaged in a quick, but fierce wrestling match, before I pinned her tongue down and explored her mouth. When we separated, panting, I noticed Dashie and the others looking a little jealous.

"Since Big Mac is coming and I don't want to risk him becoming overprotective, I wanted something more intense," Applejack explained sheepishly, before turning towards the others, "You girls will be able to do the same and you all don't have to worry about overprotective siblings."

The other four in my harem nodded in agreement, before Rarity walked right up to me and gently began rubbing my cheek.

"Happy birthday, darling and like I said before, I am not one to brag like Rainbow and Applejack, but I am sure you will enjoy my gift," Rarity told me, before gently pressing her lips onto mine.

I gently returned the kiss and while it wasn't as intense as the one Applejack gave me, it was still very enjoyable.

"There will be more where that comes from and even some as intense as Applejack's" Rarity assured me with a wink, making me lightly blush.

"How ironic. Me the first girl, in your harem, that you met, is the last one to greet you today," Sunset commented, as she walked right up to me, "No matter. Save the best for last."

"What are Fluttershy and I? Chopped liver?" Twilight deadpanned.

"I meant the last one that he is in a relationship with," Sunset responded sheepishly, "Anyway, like the others said, I am sure you will enjoy my gift. Here's a hint. It will help you understand more about our town's media," she told me, before gently pressing her lips onto mine.

Like most of the others the kiss was quick and gentle, but no less enjoyable. Fluttershy was surprisingly the next person to approach me.

"Happy birthday. I hope you don't mind that my gift is actually a few things for your pet," Fluttershy greeted me, softly.

"That's great. He could use some toys. Right, Chopper," I responded, getting a cheerful bark in return.

"Glad to hear it," She giggled, before turning towards him, "Hope you enjoy them," She kneeled down and gave him a few gentle pets, getting an affectionate lick in the face in response.

She giggled and gently lifted him up in her arms. I found myself smiling at the sight. I have only recently, through Rarity and a couple commissions, have been able to afford things, other than food for him. It was nice of her to pitch in and get a few things for him.

"Thank you," I told her, before I gave her a gentle hug, without thinking, making her squeak softly.

I quickly let go and the two of us stared at the other, blushing hotly. Why did I do that? I have never been one to do something like this out of the blue. Has this harem made me bolder and more used to showing affection? I guess I am more comfortable around this group that I find myself doing this, even to girls I am not in a relationship with.

"Sorry, I don't know what went over me."

"No, it's ok. That actually felt nice."

"Making your move on your sixth Rainboom to add to your harem, stud?" Rainbow teased me with a chuckle.

The others joined in, while Fluttershy and I only blushed harder in embarrassment.

"I guess I am just comfortable around all of you to do acts of affection like that, is all."

"Uh huh," Rainbow simply responded, "Whatever you say stud."

"Anyway, as the truly last one," Twilight began, making Sunset blush a little, "Happy birthday. This is my first time at someone else's birthday, and I am curious to experience it."

"No worries I am sure all of us will have fun," Sunset assured her, "Who else is coming?"

"Let's see. Big Mac, Wallflower, and Trixie," I answered, making most of the girls cringe and groan at the mention of the stage magician.

"Of course," Rainbow responded bitterly.

"I trust you girls won't tear each other apart?" I asked.

"No promises, stud," Rainbow responded.

I simply shook my head, as a few of the others agreed with Rainbow.

"Let me make it clear. I want no fighting. If you can't handle that, there's the door," I told them sternly.

"Stud, you..."

"I can and am! Do I make myself clear?"

Rainbow and the others nodded.

"Now, that is out of the way, place your presents on the clear table and feel free to sit down, until the others arrive."

"Five bucks it's Trixie and she decided to be fashionably late, getting ready," Rainbow quipped.

"Rainbow, you are toeing the line," I scolded.

"Oh, and what are you going to do about it?" Rainbow asked with a wink, "I am a naughty girl. Are you going to punish me?"

"I will deal with you and your teasing after this," I simply responded, while walking to the front door.

I opened the door, revealing Wallflower, holding a vase of flowers and looking nervous.

"H-hi sorry I'm late and I can't afford anything, so I picked a few flowers," She greeted me, blushing lightly.

I chuckled at the adorable, sheepish girl in front of me and gently embraced her, to her shock and happiness.

"That's ok. I'm just glad you're here," I found myself bold enough to give her a gentle kiss on her forehead, making her blush harder, "Come in and place those on a free table."

She simply nodded, nervously, with a smile, before I led her inside with the others.

"Oh good. It's the other girl, I don't want to pound into oblivion."

"Rainbow, now you are kicking the line!"

"Like I said, punish me stud," She quipped with a cocky smile.

Before I could respond there was another knock, making Rainbow groan.

"Now I am sure it's her."

"If it is, you better save your lip," I responded before leaving to answer it.

"Yeah, yeah."

I opened the door and was actually greeted by the sight of Big Mac, holding a large gift.

"Howdy."

"Howdy, the others are inside. Go ahead and set your gift with the others and join them."

He simply nodded before we returned to the others. Applejack sighed when she noticed her brother and Rainbow simply shook her head.

"Of course, Trixie is last," Rainbow commented.

"What took you so long to get here?" Applejack asked her brother.

"My way to give you time to give him some affection."

"That's nice of you," She responded simply.

"Eeyup."

After a few minutes, there was the final knock at the door.

"About time," Rainbow stated.

"Dashie, you realized that means being on your best behavior?" I asked.

"I just want to get it over with and you still haven't punished me." She quipped with a cocky smile.

"Me not doing what you want is your punishment," I responded, before walking to the door.

"What? Hey! No fair. Give me a real punishment," I heard her complain, while most of the others laughed.

I opened the door, revealing the stage magician in all of her glory, with a present and cocky smile on her face.

"Marcus, it's nice to see you again," She began with a smile, "It sucks that the Rain-brooms have decided to spend time with you again and knowing them, they don't want to share you."

"I think you will be happy to know they actually gave me full rein over that."

"Really? That is surprisingly kind of them," She commented, slightly stunned, before giving me another smile, "I actually have two gifts for you. One I wanted to give for a while now and what better time than now," she told me before she gently pressed her lips on mine.

I found myself quickly and just as eagerly returning the kiss. I gently licked her lips and quickly got in. I gently wrapped my tongue around her, and we began wrestling. I gently pinned her tongue down and explored her mouth, making her moan loudly. We separated, panting heavily and she gave me a goofy smile.

"Oh, I wasn't expecting that, but I loved it. That is what I call a great and powerful kiss and I am hoping for more," she told me.

"That can be arranged, if you don't mind sharing."

"Yes, I heard about the harem you formed with most of the rain-brooms," Trixie sighed, "I suppose, I don't mind sharing, since they gave you full rein."

"Glad to hear it. Go ahead and set your other gift with the others and please try not to be hostile with the others."

"If the rain-brooms can be good, then Trixie certainly can!" She shouted out to the others.

"Great, now we can get this party started."

"So, Trixie? What have you been up to lately?" Sunset managed to ask with a sheepish smile.

"Trixie has been rebranding herself as a stage magician. Since Trixie's band didn't work out and you Rainbooms," She paused for a brief moment, after cringing not to call them by the wrong group name, "Managed to become a success, Trixie and her friends decided to try a different route."

"That's great. I'm sure you will be a success."

"Of course! Trixie is the greatest magician," Trixie answered, posing dramatically, "Trixie meant one without any real magic and you girls aren't really magicians, since you have limited control and usage of it," She added when Sunset was about to speak.

"Point taken," Sunset nodded.

"You manage an entire garden at school on your own?" Fluttershy asked softly, while petting chopper.

"Yeah, well before Marcus came along to help," Wallflower responded sheepishly.

"That's still impressive. I would like to check it out. Maybe with a few of my animal friends.

"Sure, feel free. I would like for there to be adorable animals there."

Fluttershy simply nodded with a gentle smile, that Wallflower returned.

"Rainbow, what was that earlier," Applejack asked.

"What?"

"You know what I mean."

"Ok. Just me teasing Marcus," Rainbow simply said with a shrug.

"It seemed like you were antagonizing him."

"What? No, I was just playing a naughty girl, hoping he would punish me, you know."

"What has gotten into you? Before this whole harem thing, you were quick, too quick to deny any interest in him and now you are playing naughty just to get some."

"My mistake made me realize how important he was to me," She simply said, unaware of me listening in.

Applejack could only nod at the basic, yet compelling answer.

"How's your first birthday, Twilight?" Pinkie asked.

"It seems nice. It's great to be able to talk and chill with friends."

"We're glad we get to experience your first time with you," Rarity told her, before turning towards Pinkie, "I have to say I am surprised, you aren't hogging Marcus, Pinkie."

"Come on Rarity, I want to spend time with you girls too. Besides, I can and will hog him from you all later."

"Nice to know you have some limits, darling," Rarity commented, before rolling her eyes.

"Not interacting with the others, huh?"

I turned around and saw Big Mac interrupted me from listening in on snippets of the others' conversations.

"I could say the same about you."

"Eeyup."

Before I could respond my dad entered the room, carrying a large tray, filled with steak and hotdogs and gently placed them on an empty spot on the table.

"Hello everyone. I am Marcus' father. Don't mind me, feel free to eat while continuing to chat," He gave everyone, more specifically the girls a good look, "That's my boy. I see you managed to attract a bunch of attractive girls your age."

"Dad," I groaned, while most of the girls giggled.

"Alright, enjoy. I will get more so feel free to pig out. Feel free to open presents whenever. Don't wait on me. Have fun everyone," he said before returning to the back yard.

"Stud, I like your dad. He seems fun," Rainbow told me with a chuckle.

"Marky! Open mine first! It will be the best," Pinkie exclaimed, holding her present in front of my face.

"Calm down Pinkie," I simply said, before taking the present and began opening it.

To my surprise it was a new iPod.

"I already downloaded all of our songs and plenty of other goodies."

"Thank you, Pinkie."

"No problem, Marky," She responded, before embracing me and giving me a quick passionate kiss.

"Alright, move over, Pinkie. It's my turn now," Rainbow told her, causing the party girl to blow her a raspberry, "My gift is the true best one. Just to make that clear."

"Whatever you say, Dashie," I responded, before opening her gift.

To my complete surprise it was a pair of panties. A pair of Rainbow panties with drawings of clouds on the bottom. I'm completely speechless and don't know what to say.

"Rainbow..."

"See, I knew you would enjoy my special gift," Rainbow told me with a grin, "Enjoy, you're the only boy I would give a pair of my panties to."

"Rainbow, this is completely inappropriate!" Rarity scolded her.

"Upset none of you have decided to do the same?" Rainbow teased the group of girls, glaring at her.

"Rainbow, this is something I expected Pinkie to do," Sunset told her while rubbing her face in aggravation.

"Hey! At least I have standards, while she doesn't seem to have any limit," Pinkie argued, while crossing her arms.

"Yeah, thinking about it, I suppose you have a point, actually," Sunset admitted.

Pinkie grunted and looked away, angrily.

"I told you all, my gift is the best!" Rainbow exclaimed with a cocky smile, "Enjoy stud! As soon as you are ready, you will get the real thing."

"Rainbow!" Most of the girls scolded.

I managed to regain my composure and gently placed Rainbow's surprising gift into my pocket. Rarity was next and she gave me an apologetic look.

"Sorry about Rainbow, darling. I assure you my gift is more appropriate for the occasion," She assured me.

Rainbow rolled her eyes but gave me a wink, making me lightly blush. Ever since we made up, her antics have taken a different and somehow hot turn. What am I thinking? Rarity's gift ended up being a nice watch and she even gave me a passionate kiss to go with it. Applejack's gift was a large bottle of her family's apple cider and a passionate kiss too. She even stuck her tongue out at Big Mac, who simply shook his head. Fluttershy's gift was as expected toys for Chopper, who eagerly began chewing on them. Sunset's gift was various video games, that I assume are well known only in this one town and she happily gave me an intense kiss like the others. Twilight's gift was different books that again I assume are well known here. Big Mac's gift turned out to be cologne and he even gave me a fist bump. Trixie's gift was a bunch of artistic supplies, colored Pencils, notebooks, and even a few sketch books. There was also a deluxe backstage pass for her shows.

"My way to help my talented and special artist. Feel free to come and see me backstage before and after the show anytime. Bulk is nice, but he is a good guard. I let him know about you ahead of time, but this should help remind him," Trixie told me, before giving me a passionate kiss on the lips, causing most of the girls to give her dirty looks, but they didn't say anything.

"So, I guess Trixie is joining the harem now?" Rainbow asked somewhat bitterly.

After hours of socializing, it was now time for bed. Everyone was currently in their pajamas and in my room, which was big enough for all of us, after moving things into my closet.

"Figures, it would be an artist paradise, stud," Rainbow commented.

"Trixie is pleased that not only did she finally find an artist worthy of her, but he turned out to be her dream guy and is now dating him," Trixie announced.

"Hold up! He's with five of us. You haven't officially joined," Rainbow snapped.

Trixie gave her a dirty look and was about to respond, when I walked right up to her.

"You know she does have a bit of a point," I simply said.

"I do?" Rainbow asked.

"She does?" Trixie asked.

"Yeah, we may have kissed, but that was alone," I began with a devious smile, "What do you say, we make it official?"

Trixie, catching on, returned the grin and nodded.

"Yes, let's do it."

Like before we connected our lips into an intense kiss and even had a quick, but fierce tongue wrestling match. We separated panting heavily.

"I say it's official, right Dashie?"

"Well..."

"The rest of us are fine with it. Like I said it's up to you and them," Sunset told us, while the other three nodded.

"Fine, it's official," Rainbow agreed, crossing her arms.

"Now that's over with. Who is going to sleep with him in his bed?" Applejack asked.

Pinkie hummed as she looked at my bed and she smiled brightly.

"It looks big enough for three. So, two of us can get lucky."

"I guess, I don't mind sharing with most of you," Rainbow stated, giving Trixie a dirty look.

"Trixie can say the same about the rest of you rain-brooms, but Trixie can do it if Trixie must," Trixie responded, returning the look.

"Calm down girls!" I exclaimed with a sigh, "Now, how are we deciding?"

Pinkie pulled out a group of straws from her hair.

"Same as the slumber party? Give one to everyone in the harem, except for Dashie," I told her.

"What?! Why not me?" Dashie asked, annoyed.

"Your punishment for you toeing and kicking the line earlier. Plus, your words here have hurt your case."

"What?! Come on!"

"I thought you wanted a real punishment, Dashie? Be careful what you wish for."

"Yeah, well..."

"Aw, I was just joking Dashie," I responded with a chuckle, after a few moments.

"What? You ass!" She pouted, while angrily crossing her arms.

"Sorry, Dashie," I began, before walking closer to her and gently rubbing her hair, "What can I do to make up for it."

"Just one thing," She responded.

I simply smiled, before we intensely kissed and even had a quick tongue wrestling match. We separated after a few moments, panting heavily.

"Alright, enough fun and games, messing with my adorable little rainbow. Hand them out," I said, earning a mock pout from Dashie and a laugh from the others.

"Trixie is happy to see someone mess with Rainbow and fluster her so much."

"Get ready, Trixie. You will get the same treatment, my awesome and adorable magician."

"Why do you call her awesome right off the bat and me little?" Dashie complained with another pout.

"Because it's funny seeing your reaction to it."

"Whatever," Dashie scoffed.

After the straws were handed out and personally inspecting the lengths of them, I was stunned to find Wallflower was not only involved, but she also won alongside Rarity.

"Really, you're a part of this? I know you are interested, but since you are hesitant to get involved with the others..."

"My way to get used to and more comfortable with the idea," she told me.

I simply nodded in response.

"Marcus, darling, we finally get to sleep together and even if I must share with another girl, I won't let that stop me from enjoying it."

"Good for you, Rarity."

With that said and done, Pinkie handed out sleeping bags to the others.

"Good night pal. Seeing you interact with the girls has been entertaining," Big Mac told me, before getting in his bag in a corner.

"Good night. Glad I could provide quality entertainment to you."

"Marcus, is it ok if I sleep with Chopper?" Fluttershy asked softly.

"If he's willing, go ahead."

Chopper barked happily and licked Flutershy's face, before she carried him with her, into her bag, with an adorable giggle.

"Come on, Marcus, darling. I want to start cuddling next to you, now," Rarity told me with a wink.

I simply nodded as the three of us got into bed. Today has been a fun day and I am really enjoying this whole harem thing and even expanding it, starting with Trixie and maybe soon with Wallflower. Hell, like Rainbow keeps teasing, I might get with the last two Rainbooms too.

After a while I am still awake. I could feel Rarity cuddling me and even her moving a little in her sleep. I closed my eyes and tried to clear my thoughts on more recent events.

"Marcus, are you awake?" Wallflower asked softly.

"Yes, and I see I am not the only one," I whispered, "Having trouble sleeping?"

"A little?"

"Same here. So, what's up."

"I just wanted to thank you for everything."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you were the only one to remember me and actually reach out to me. Others just ignored me, and I felt so alone. Unlike with others, I don't feel embarrassed to socialize with you. It's great to actually have a friend. You have done so much for me, that I ended up falling for you," She explained, blushing hotly, before taking a relaxing breath, "You even helped encourage me to start reaching out to others, despite my fear too. I am still a little uncomfortable with the others, but I know with you everything will be fine."

"Glad to hear it, my adorable little flower."

"I..."

"You don't have to say any more," I assured her and gently embraced her.

She returned the embrace and we stared at each other with gentle smiles for a few moments, before moving closer into a gentle kiss.

"I still don't think I am quite ready for this whole harem."

"Don't worry, my little flower. Take as long as you need," I assured her, giving her a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"Thank you," She simply responded, smiling brightly.

"Now, let's try to get some sleep."

She simply nodded, before we closed our eyes, still embracing the other. No matter how long it takes her to join, I will eagerly wait for my precious little flower. Today has been fun with the others and I hope for more days like these in the future.

It has been at least a year since this fic started. Not only is this the longest story I have ever worked on, but it's the longest lasting one, with continuous updates. I hope you all continue to enjoy, and I work on even more updates for this fic's second year of life.

Next chapter: A visit from everyone's favorite pony princess.