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"Well we are fucked!" I groaned Razor Wing gingerly holding a pregnancy test. " Dear god they are going to kill me. You they are going to praise and shower with affection me I am going to get a boot up the arse and chased." I groaned resting my head in my hands.

" Lachlan, relax it is going be okay they will at most be a little annoyed, but they will be happy in the long run. Come on they are not going to kill you. It was an accident, the others will understand and more to the point, I am going to be a mother!" Razor Fang squealed jumping on the spot as she wrapped her arms around me. Burying her head into my mop of hair the mare giggled at the realisation that she would finally be getting a daughter of her own.

"Wait wait wait. You are Chrysalis aunt, but if you have this foal then that would make Thomas and the new foal half siblings and cousins at the same time. Well shit that is really creepy." I sighed as Razor Wing giggled.

"Hun that may be a problem on your planet, but here it is not uncommon for single mares and their nieces to herd with the same stallion in fact I have heard mother and daughters doing it. Look it doesn't matter what does matter is that I am going to be a mother and you a father to a new foal. We need to start planning. I also want to apologies for any trouble you go though with me for the next seven to eight months." she grinned crouching down as she pressed her lips to mine. Pushing away after a few seconds the mare gave me a hurt look as I gently stroked her check.

"Look I am delighted I really am, but we cant tell the others yet. We need to give them time to prepare themselves. Isaac's birthday is in less than two days. It would not be fair for his big day to be upstaged by your pregnancy. I don't mean it in a bad way, but can we at least wait until then?" I asked the mare nodding as she sighed.

"Lachlan, I am not going to bite your head off for not wanting Isaac's day to be shared with my pregnancy. Being honest I want to wait until after it as well, not to sound vain but I want the herd to make a fuss." she grinned, flashing me a toothy grin.

"That is a relive I honestly did not want to have to deal with a furious Moon." I grinned the changeling queen snorting as she perchered herself on the side of the bath. The two of us had grown suspicious when the changeling had rushed to the bathroom to throw up. She had thrown up a silencing charm before she had reached the toilet leaving the rest of the herd oblivious to her morning sickness though she had managed to wake me. a quick dash to the infirmary and two pregnancy tests later had lead us to our current situation.

" I need to ask though what have you gotten Isaac for his birthday? I mean it is kind of hard to shop for a toddler and there are only so many stuffed animals one foal can get," Razor Fang giggled.

"I got him a stripper." I stated Razor Fang freezing as she did a double take. The mare looked at me with a look of dread.

"Lachlan please tell me you are joking?" she pleaded as I laughed. "They are going to kill you. No they are going to kill you resurrect you then kill you again. "Lachlan how is that in any way appropriate for a two year old?" Razor growled her eyes narrowing as I grinned,

"He wont even know what is happening, so what's the harm?. Beside it will really annoy the girls." I chuckled, Razor shaking her head at my gleeful expression. "Though I am telling you this so when the mare recover from it I need someone to keep the door open so I can get away." I smiled as the mare gave me a small snort crinkling her nose in disgust.

"You are a evil little monster I mean Discord and Umbra you get what you see but you, you hide it behind this sweet loving facade. I am impressed, you would make a good changeling." she giggled as I pulled her onto my lap.

"Yeah well you are going to be a great mother." I whispered the mare sighing as she nuzzled me.

"And you will continue to be a great father!"
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"Blow out the candle sweetie." moon smiled the little foal giggling as he did as instructed. A round of cheers was sounded as the foal in his new onesie squealed in delight. Twilight and Fluttershy fussed over the small foal as Nightmare Moon looked on proudly. The rest of the herd were keeping the other foals out of trouble. Rainbow Dash and Apple Jack were trying to look interested but I could see it clear as day they were bored shitless and in reality I did not blame them. It was not their kid and other than a brief fling with me they had no emotional attachment to myself or Isaac. Luna and Celestia were taking photos as Isaac ate with the dignity and grace that came with his age. His face covered in chocolate and cream as she held his stubby arms out to me. Picking the messy foal up I kissed him on the check as he happily slapped his hands on my arm.

"Dear god how you have grown. I smiled the small foal looking around the room as the new height allowed him to see more. The stripper mare did not know that she was performing for a two year old and was coming here assuming that Isaac was a noble or prince.

The doors behind me opened as a mare in a very reveling nurse outfit strutted in her stride failing as she took in the sight before her. Nightmare Moon paused her eyes narrowing as the mare grimaced.

"Uh I was hired here to perform for a Isaac Goudie I assume I have the wrong room." she squeaked the alicorns and changelings mare moving forward as they advanced on the mare.

"Isaac is my son and is currently enjoying his second birthday Party. Who hired you exactly?" Moon hissed looking at the stripper with disgust as the mare pointed at me.

"He did he came round a couple days ago saying that he needed me to perform fo—." I did not hear the rest of her sentence as I had already taken off, razor Fang as instructed holding the door open for me as a bolted. A scream of anger from behind signaled that the mare had finished explaining my role in this as I heard the tell tale sign of the black alicorn as well as a few others in pursuit.

"LACHLAN GET BACK HERE THIS INSTANT!" Moon roared her eyes alight as I shook my head picking up the pace as the mare hissed. "If you do not stop right now then I will eventually corner you and then I will beat you so violently that you will wish you were dead." she roared.

"You little bastard at your own sons birthday, you just cant help yourself I swear when I catch you I will make sure to have you neutered." Luna snarled swiping at me as Chrysalis teleported in front of me. the three growled as I gave a small grimace.

"It was just a joke, come on he is two for fuck sake he will have no idea what is going on. Stop it." I cried as I ducked under Chrysalis clumsy swing running around a corner I yelped as I crashed into someone.

"Sor—." I went to apologize only for the hooded figure to grab me by the throat. Turning the hooded figure chuckled as I felt the sicking feeling of teleportation.

Arriving I stumbled forward, the low lighting making it hard to see as I felt a boot connect with my stomach. Doubling over I gave a small gasp as something slammed its fist into my face breaking my nose as I gave a yelp of pain. Next thing I know a bag had been thrown over my head as I felt something slam into the back of my head.

"Take him to the arena, this little bastard will pay for killing our sisters. And make sure the guards that let me past are well paid," A voiced hissed as I blacked out.
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Nightmare Moon's POV

"Lachlan if you come out right now we will go back to the party and I promise you I will not punish you for getting our two year old son a stripper." I lied signaling for Molestia to check under the bed as Luna and Chrysalis checked the bathroom. We had decided to search room by room Twilight and her friends blocking off any escape routes as I felt slightly bad for missing my sons birthday party. But with a big chunk of cake and toys to play with I was confident that he would be fine. Part of me was slightly amused as Lachlans antics but the small human was a pain in the flank at times.

"Any sign Moon?" Celestia chuckled checking in on us as I gave a frustrated groan.

"He has completely vanished. It annoys me to no end that he has magic yet has no magical aura we can detect or better yet use to find the little snake" I groaned sitting down on the bed as my sister sat down next to me the white mare gently stroking my back as I gave her an appreciative nod. "Thank you sister, uh he stresses me out so much sometimes but at the same time makes me love him all the more. He confuses the tarturus out of me. he can turn around and call me a fat bastard then without flinching kiss me and tell me that he has never met such a beautiful women in his life. he really does perplex me. He manages to make me want to kill him and then rut him silly at the same time." I groaned lying back as I rested my head on Celestia's thighs.

"Nightmare Moon you should know by now, he is immature, he is silly and he tends to act first and think later but at the same time, he is loyal and loving and he loves us and the foals with all his heart. We are lucky to have him! He is antagonistic and cheeky at times but he treats us as equals not above and most certainty not bellow him. He is with us because he loves us as much as we love him. He doesnt see Princesses, queens or gods, he just sees the mares he feel in love with. and I could not love him any more for that." Celestia finished giving me a comforting smile as I grinned.

"We are pretty lucky arent we. he helped to bring peace between the changelings and the equines stopped Chrysalis from invading Canterlot, helped to cure me of my bitterness and hatred and sated Molly's lust." I added the mare nodding as Chrysalis walked in.

"I want it noted that I was not planning to invade because I wanted to but rather because some bastard Gryphon contaminated nearly twelve love storage areas and we lost two thirds of our reserves in a couple hours which would have seen my hive starve and easy pickings for any other opportunistic hive. Then that moron came his love so pure and powerful that it was able to fill up most carries in mere seconds. I remember one time whilst you were sleeping Nightmare, I kidnapped Lachlan to my hive and just left him in one of the love storage areas with in one hour I had to remove him because he had filled them up as well as the changelings transferring the love over. Within twelve hours we were actually having to sell love off to other hives for land and gems just so we could get rid of it. over night he made my hive one of the wealthiest hives in Equis," Chrysalis finished.

"Was why I went after him niece I hopped to gain favor with the little bastards I call subjects by showing them that I could provide them with enough food as well. And the brief time he was their he nearly maxed out our storage space. But what was most important was that he made me feel special, I was so used to the fat comments and being called a worthless queen by my own subjects but with him he forgave my cruel and nasty attitude not only that he saw though it and comforted me. I had never felt so loved before and before I knew it I was head over heels in love with him." Razor Fang giggled as the four of us grinned.

"Fellow herd mates stop thy chattering and help me find this runt." Luna growled popping her head in as she rolled her eyes.
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Fluer de Les POV

"I do not think I am comfortable with this." I whispered to my date, the stallion snorting as he dragged us to our seats. The stallion at first had come across as charming and kind but after only having dated him for two days already he was looking for sex and whilst it was good to see a stallion trying to initiate sexual intercourse as apose to it always being the mare. But he was moving far to quickly even for me as I had politely told him that I was not comfortable with the idea yet. He had accepted my answer but I could see he was not happy. Today marked the third day we had been a couple and despite my strong protest he was taking us too an arena. A barbaric event where creatures were pitted against each other such as timber wolfs, manticores and even changelings and lamia. The monsters that ran these events were able to get away with it because of the nobles that backed them.

Many of the nobles including the late Prince Blueblood had their hands dipped in the pockets of these events which was why raids from guards never worked as they never found anything. Sadly those that tried to speak out against the Eclipse gang tended to go missing. What was worse was that they were so influential that they had been able to corner off a whole section of town in an attempt to capture Lachlan and his foals. Though to my relief he had escaped and had killed a fair few of the barbaric swines. I had tipped the princesses off about who it had been that had targeted Lachlan but even I had no idea that Blue Blood had put the hit on the young colt.

Fancy Pants and I were some of the few nobles against the disgusting gang but the gang was owned by the nobles and anyone who tried to challenge either had unfortunate accidents. Despite that the two of us and a select few others continued to support and help the princesses where we could.

"Mares and gentle colts, welcome to arena where we pit the most savage of creatures against each other for your entertainment." A mare cackled over a microphone her attitude and lack of caring towards the creatures that were about to slaughter each other for sport disgusting me.

" Charming gold I must insist that I do not feel comfortable watching this, can we please leave?" I asked the stallion giving me an incredulous look as he tightened is arm around my waist. I could not out and out say that it disgusted me now that I knew this bastar

"Come on, it is just a bunch of mindless animals and inferior creatures who cares it is not like they can feel pain anyway." He bold faced lied grinning as I honestly felt sick. I could not believe that I had thought this stallion charming the monster grinning ear to ear at the prospect of some poor soul being torn apart by a half starved manticore. I knew I had to get out of here and report the new location but if I did I knew the guards would get suspicious, Ponies were not allowed to leave until the show was done. the reason being is that they would teleport the bodies and blood away to an unknown location before vanishing themselves leaving no evidence. It was how they avoided capture they did not stick around and had hundreds of ware houses around canterlot alone never mind the whole of Equestria. The only people that found out about these shows were ponies that the eclipse gang trusted such as investing nobles and ponies of power that supported them.

My date though I used the term loosely now, obviously knew the eclipse and I kicked myself for not running the moment I saw the familiar mercenary armor worn by the eclipse. Not that it would have done me much good as they would have shot me down or worse thrown me into the arena with the rest of the poor souls.

A sharp horn sounded what I assumed was the event starting as I sent a silent prayer to what ever creatures were fighting first.
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I had been conscious for a few hours now and already I knew that when i escaped every bastard here was going to die. Like the modern cock fights or dog baiting or more accurately the Colosseum of Rome. Creatures like me, changelings Minotaur and even arachni ponies. All looked equally as scared as I was. The arena was a large dome shaped stage with walls ten meters tall and a half square metal cage to stop any of us from escaping. The ponies sat at the front were able to see into the dark holding cells pointing and jeering as I felt my blood boil.

Already two Minotaur's had been killed by a manticore the beast foaming at the mouth as it circled impatiently waiting for its next meal.

"And just for the audience we have a special next contestant." the mare spoke up making it sound like we had a choice as one of the cages opened to my right. To my horror a small changeling filly was forced out her form shaking as I realised it was a princess. Her eyes filled with tears as the ponies cheered and roared demanding blood. Slamming against the bar the handler gave a small chuckle as I roared trying to get out to help the little filly as the beast started to stalk her.

"The little filly sobbed as she quivered before the giant beast.

"KILL HER"

"KILL HER"

"KILL HER"

The cries for the fillies blood made me see red as I grabbed the cage hefting as the cage squeaked and squealed in protest. All I could think of was what if it were my kids down here. I snarled as the door continued to fight me refusing to budge as the filly barely avoided the hungry manticore. The handler gave me a sharp poke with her spear as I tore the weapon from her grasp slamming it into the key hole as I twisted the lock snapping as I gave a small grin.

A sharp crack sounded as the cage gave way under my strength actually managing to tear the gate off its hinges. The manticore not aware of me had cornered the foal licking its chops as I prepared to kill the changeling. Snarling I threw the cage door at the manticore. The beast roared in surprise as the cage door slammed into its chest. falling backwards the beast threw the door aside yelping as I slammed into him.

The two of us rolled across the arena snarling as we lashed out with all our might. With a lucky punch I was able to daze the beast long enough to grab it by the head twisting I heard the bones pop, the beast panicked tried to throw me off. With a final twist the beast yowled before going still its neck snapping under the force.

Cheers rang around as ponies demanded more, the monsters running this place grinning as they nodded in agreement.

"Well mares and gentle colts looks like this beast here has a heart after all. Risking his life to save a little princess. It's like a fairly tell. But will our brave knight in shinning armor be enough to hold up against our next beast!" the mare roared a commotion being heard as to my disbelief Fleur De Lis was dragged down the steps by a couple of guards. With a yelp Fleur was tossed into the ring the mare landing on her back as she groaned in pain.

"Let that be a warning to anypony that tries to leave during the show we will not have snitches in this event." the announcer hissed. Limping over Fleur gave me a sad look as I nodded.

"I am sorry I tried to get away but I was not fast enough." she whispered the crowd booing as they threw food and drink at the two of us. "I had no idea what this place was until it was to late my date, ex date brought me here as he seemed to think that I was one of the nobles supporting this barbaric event." she hissed glowering at the ponies as they continued to heckle us. " I tried to get around the guards but as I was leaving one of them must have spotted me the bitch smacked this ring on my horn and as you saw they do not care why you are trying to leave. If you try and are caught they throw you in the ring regardless of who you are. I have spent months helping your mates track down members of the eclipse gang, never thought i would end up here," she chuckled mirthlessly.

"We cant die down here! Not to these bastards." I growled steeling myself for the next challenge, Fleur giving a small nod. "I need you to look after the filly, I will deal with what ever comes out of that cage. Though from the size of it I doubt it is another manticore." I instructed the mare nodding as she and the filly got behind me.

With Fleur's horn now sporting a magical dampener courtesy of the guards, it meant that she was as useless as the small filly was. A giant scaly foot appeared from the pitch black cage accompanied by multiple roars as I knew we were in trouble. Despite tearing a cage door off its hinges I could not remove the collar around my neck. The thing hit me with a jolt of electricity every time I touched the damn thing and only got worse if I did not remove my hands from it immediately.

"What is your name sweetheart?" Fleur asked the small changeling quivering as she looked up at the mare.

"Princess Pupa, my mommy is Queen Nabooru. Queen of the red sand hive in Saddle Arabia," the filly replied. I gave a soft smile to the terrified changeling, gently patting her on the head.

"Well I am sure she misses you very much and will be delighted to see you when we get out of here." I smiled.

"She sold me to these bad mares!" the foal replied, the two of us freezing. I looked at the tiny foal with a look of horror not believing what I was hearing. "She said that a runt had no right to rule, she gave me to these bad ponies in exchange for pony slaves." she whispered. I actually felt like crying at the heart broken foal, her story hitting way to close to home for my liking. When I got out of here these bastards would not be the only one's I killed.

A colossal roar cut off my silent fuming, my eyes narrowing in fear. Fleur ears flattened against her head the mare holding Pupa closer to her as we waited. A giant scaly foot slammed down on the manticore I had killed dragging it back inside as wet crunches were heard. A grumble from the beast sounded as the three of us came face to face with four giant heads attached to a serpent like body.

"How in the name of our goddess Faust did these bastards get a Hydra?" Fleur growled picking the small filly up as she held the terrified changeling against her chest. "Shh~ it's ok sweetie." the mare cooed, a lone tear trickling down her face. Moving forward I grabbed a rust riddled blade from a fallen Minotaur. facing the beast down I shivered fear clutching at me.

"LACHLAN LOOK OUT." Fleur cried the beasts tale slamming into my chest as I groaned my body being thrown backwards as I gave a chocked cry. I had been taunting this beast for ten minutes now keeping it distracted and away from the two behind me as the had gotten progressively angrier at my annoying tactics.

The beast lashed out with ones of its claws as I rolled to the side one of its talons tearing across my neck and chest. Only the collar had prevented my neck from being torn open. my chest felt like it was on fire blood seeping from the wound.The Hydra swatted me aside, turning it attention on the defenseless mare and filly. retreating the mare was soon backed in a corner the changeling princess crying for her mother as the creatures above cried out for blood.

I looked up dazed my head spinning the beast getting closer to the defenseless mare and filly.

"NO!" I growled desperately trying to get to my feet. My body exhausted. Getting to my knees I wrapped my arms around the collar crying out as the thing tried to shock me. Adrenaline numbed the pain as I pulled. With a crack the dampener fractured before snapping in two.

The hydra uncaring of my feet lunged forward my hands darting out in a vain attempt to protect myself.

A guttural screech ran out as ice exploded from my hands engulfing the hydra's heads. The heads thrashed about wildly as the evil bastards watching froze at the dying beasts wails. Finally the ice covered the beasts heads. The ugly statue glimmering in the torch light briefly before I slammed my fist into the thing, shattering the hydra into small shards as the Fleur gave a cry of relief.

Grinning my eyes turned purple, a green and purple haze oozing from my eyes as the doors all around the theater closed. The ponies and gryphon's panicked as the guards drew their weapons. a black fog of tendrils oozed from my shaking form. Guards and guests alike panicked as the tendrils scalled the walls intent on hunting down those responsible for my entrapment

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