Author's Notes:

Right finished this chapter so woo. It is honestly frustrating working on this story given how terrible a lot of the older and hell newer chapters are. So many mistakes and lazy writing.

"Christ," I yawned. sleepily rubbing at my eyes. Looking around I struggled to make out anything in darkness. Small slithers of light managing to break through the cracks of the cave entrance. . My movement was limited by the currently dozing Alicorn atop me, her gentle breathing . Holding me like a child would a teddy bear. Stretching the mare gave a happy sigh, burying her muzzle into my hair, pulling me closer to her. Snorting I settled down, there was no point trying to get free as the mare had proven in the past to be quite possessive whilst sleeping. Her arms holding me gently but firmly insured that I was not getting up until she did.

Last night had been intense, the mare had fucked me silly. The dull throbbing in my hips, and legs were a testimonial to her strength. Easily weighing five times my weight, the alicorn had, despite her roughness managed to hold herself back. Just as well given just how easily she could have smothered me. There was something terrifying, but at the same time exciting about it.

It was exhilarating and wrong at the same time. Here I was fucking the same mare that had nearly killed me as well as raped me. Yet I found myself oddly drawn to her. Two weeks had drastically altered my perspective of her. And in a way I was convinced that it was Stockholm syndrome. Part of me felt bad for her, she was from a time where a royal member could take any male they wanted on a whim. Yes it was wrong but the question was who did I blame? The pony raised in that ideology, or the society that spawned her attitude.

I still resented her, two weeks was not going to remove the night terrors and pain I endured. But being honest her personality, and the countless times she had saved my ass from some monster had at the very least changed my views on her. Really the sex was more for mutual pleasure, friends with benefits would entail we were friends, and we were in no way a couple.

If only my friends could hear me. Getting sex with an Amazonian ex-princess and I was contemplating where our relationship stood. They would most likely call me a fag that or congratulate me for scoring such a hot piece of ass. The thought of my friends reacting to the snoozing mare,brought a smile to my lips.

"I wonder how they are all doing." I pondered, grimacing my thoughts taking a sour note. I was reminded of what I had lost. What hell were they going though. I felt sick at the realisation that whilst I had been hold up in a cave with a hormonal eight foot tall goddess, my friends and family were most likely searching or grieving for me. I had been so sucked up in the fun of having sex with different mares the wacky adventures and my current situation that I had not given my previous life any thought.

All I had remembered was the power going out and then a bright orange light. Next thing I knew I had woken up in the Everfree forest. Part of me wished that I had simply died back on earth, rather than been transported here. At least my friends and family could have buried me and grieved. But just vanishing I doubted they would ever truly be able to grieve properly. A small part forever hoping praying that I would one day return.

It killed me to think that I would never again see my friends. I would never here my dads crack corny jokes and fuss over me when i came to visit. I was alone here and I was never going to see any of them ever again.

"Lachlan?" Nightmare Moon murmured . Groaning the mare stretched her arms out small cracks ringing out as she sighed in content. Lifting her head Nightmare Moon sleepily looked at me. Her eyes bleary she gave me a questioning look. Taking in my shaking form her eyes dilated a look of concern flashing across her face. Biting my lip I hastily turned away, not wishing to be seen. A small sob broke the silence, my shoulders shaking as I tried to muffle the noise. It was not the first time I had broken down in fact the first month with Twilight, many a night she had comforted me helping to dull the pain of being separated from my family and friends.

Without a word the Nightmare Moon sat up, wrapping her arms around me, pulling me into an tight embrace. For a moment I sat there stunned, unsure on how to respond.

"It's okay," she whispered. Unable to fight it any longer, I felt something break inside me. The grief manifesting physically as the first tear trickled down my cheek. Burying my head into her shoulder I broke down. Dry racking sobs echoed across the cave, Nightmare Moon simply rocking me back and forth. "Let it all out." Moon encouraged, her hands lightly rubbing my back.

"I just want to go home" I lamented, gripping at the alicorn as the morning air nipped at my exposed back. I took comfort in both her embrace and warmth, allowing myself to flush the grief out.

With a small gasp I lightly pushed away, rubbing at my eyes furiously trying to halt the water works. Slowly, I hiccuped hiccuping as Nightmare Moon offered a small rag. With a grateful nod I cleared my nose removing the damp spots on my cheeks in the process.

I felt like a fool to break down like I had. With a small sigh I slowly pulled away. My eyes red and puffy as I gave the mare a weak smile.

"Sorry." I croaked, struggling to even look at the mare, embarrassed by my actions. Nightmare Moon sighed in response fixing me with a gentle smile. My throat raw I lightly massaged the space around my eyes, trying to reduce the burning sensation.

"Don't be." Nightmare Moon replied, patting me on the back awkwardly, the tender moment between us seeming to have gone as quickly as it had come.

Clearing her throat moon looked away lightly rubbing the back of her neck.

"Tell me about your world?" Moon spoke up, the request surprising me as I hesitantly nodded.

"Where do I start?" I chuckled darkly.

The darkness that accompanied the forest started to break down as stronger beams of light were able to pierce the towering canopy, bathing parts of my body in the warm glow of dawn. Yesterday had been a disaster as we had wasted so much time when the answer had been so simple all alone. We could not track Lachlan but we could with his clothes. That realization would have saved so much trouble and the past two weeks would not have been a complete waste of time.

A large cave noticeable half way up a large hill stood out as Celestia stopped to survey it. Giving a small nod to Luna, Celestia buried her foot into the firm rock side, starting to climb as her sister followed close behind. We apathetically followed the two, none of us looking forward to the climb as Rarity gave a snort of distaste. Rainbow Dash lazily circled above having refused to climb in favour of using her wings.

Applejack and pinkie Pie were able to keep up with the princesses no bother as Rarity, Fluttershy, and I lagged behind.

"Why not simply teleport up there?" rarity questioned, pausing to massage her leg.

"Because we do not wish to attract any unwanted guests." Luna replied ominously, pressing on whilst we exchanged uneasy looks. What could be so dangerous that even Luna and Celestia did not want to draw attention to the group. The climb continued in mostly silence. The gentle chorus of heavy breathing and occasional gripe from Rarity all that disturbed the serenity. I had to admit that for it being the everfree the hill was surprisingly out in the open, the dark trees unable to grow properly on its steep sides. Though that did not stop a few that had cropped up in random parts. The trees provided brief breaks from the sun's glare.

Sweat dribbled down my forehead as behind me Fluttershy fanned herself with her wings. My clothes matted, and uncomfortable only furthered the misery of this trip. My fur itched like crazy, my body drenched in sweat. Rarity had ended up being hoisted over Applejack's shoulders. the apple farmer having had enough of the mares complaining.

"We are here," Celestia stated. "the scrap of Lachlan's T-shirt that had been recovered from his fight with Big Mac had been invaluable in tracking him down. A simple but effective charm that made the fabric glow the closer it got to the owner. The cave was sealed part way by a giant rock, easily weighing several thousand pounds. But left enough space for a small being to squeeze though.

With little effort Luna picked the rock up, throwing it aside as she entered the cave. Celestia close behind, the rest of us cautiously followed. At first my eyes struggled to make out anything in the dark cave, Celestia's horn lit up in a dazzling display encasing the cave in a gentle yellow glow.

The light from Celestia's horn reveled a figure that made the group stop dead. Resting on a pile of blankets was Nightmare Moon, her arms sprawled out as she snoozed unaware of our presence. Her mane and tale a tattered, tangled mess. Adorned in a grey sweatshirt and matching pants, the mare looked nothing of the imposing tyrannical nightmare we had encountered at the everfree castle.

“How is this possible? We banished her with the elements of harmony!” I hissed, Luna's horn flaring up as Celestia studied the sleeping monster. Yet something was off other than her attire, her stomach was bulged and swollen. With the utmost care Celestia approached the mare, kneeling down next to her. With bated breath I watched as my mentor placed a hand on Nightmare Moon's stomach.

"I don't believe it." Celestia whispered, gently rubbing the alicorns stomach. "She's pregnant." Celestia said, my friends crying out in disbelief as I gave the sleeping mare a look of horror. How could this monster be pregnant, she was the embodiment of evil. Yet looking at her Princess Celestia's statement made sense.

"It matters not foal or not we will simply be ridding the world of two vile beings." Luna stated coldly, drawing her blade as I looked on in horror. Moving forward, Luna prepared to stab the mare. I could only watch on stunned, a growing sense of dread growing in me as I desperately looked from Luna to Celestia. I held no pity for Nightmare Moon but surely Celestia would not allow an innocent foal to die for the crimes of its mother.

As if sensing my distress, Celestia gave her sister a sharp look.

"Put your sword away Luna, I will not have you perform such a deed in front of my student, and most certainly will not allow you to harm an unborn foal. Where is you compassion." Celestia hissed, partially steeping in front of Nightmare Moon. With a snarl Luna squared up to her sister, her wings flaring up aggressively as I looked on helplessly.

"Compassion!? For that beast! You must be joking. Any compassion I could ever have had died when she turned me into an abomination, and had me trapped in the moon for 1000 years." Luna replied coldly. "The only thing I will feel is satisfaction in seeing the life leave her eyes after I have pierced her black rotting heart." Luna growled.

"And what of the foal. Will you feel satisfaction in robbing an innocent of life?" Celestia defended, trying desperately to talk her enraged sister down.

"It is not even a real foal. Just a corrupt demon like its mother. Now get out of my way sister, so I can purge this foul spirit once and for all," Luna demanded. Moving forward I nervously placed a hand on Luna's shoulder the mare tensing as she turned on me.

"Princess Luna please see reason you are not a monster, do not lower yourself to her level, you are better than that." I said, hoping that she would see reason. Princess Luna's response was cut off as the sound of humming could be heard outside. Moving away from the alicorn Celestia calmly threw up a distortion field. Cloaking our group as we waited with baited breath.

To our surprise and horror, Lachlan nervously walked into the cave most likely searching for the rock that hid the entrance. In his hand he held a bucket filled to the brim with water. In his other hand he held a large bag. Pausing Lachlan gently placed the bucket and bag next to the crude fire pit. A million questions filled my mind as I watched him work on the small fire . Why was he here, and what was he doing with that horrible mare.

Approaching the sleeping mare, Lachlan gently shook her. A muffled groan escaped the alicorns mouth as she batted his hand away. With a gentle chuckle the human gave her a hard nudge as the mare sighed.

"I'm up I'm up," she yawned, stretching her arms above her head. Her eyes fluttering open as she glowered at the human. Her voice sent chills up my spine, though her tone lacked the cruel mocking tone. “Uhh I hate you so much, look what you did to me,” Nightmare Moon complained, lightly pocking and prodding her bloated stomach.

Pausing the mare's nose twitched, her eyes locking onto the bag filled with food, a grin flashing across her face. Rolling over the mare sluggishly sat up, massaging her eyes as Lachlan passed her the bag.

"A gift from Chrysalis. She felt that it was easier to bribe you with food than money." lachlan chuckled, Princess Luna growling softly as we watched our friend interact with the nightmare. How could he have betrayed us. To side with Nightmare Moon simply because the ponies reacted badly spoke of his character. Was he honestly so weak that a small miscommunication made him turn his back on his friends. The thought of him caring so little for us made me fume.

With a smile lachlan gently placed a hand on her stomach. I could not believe what I was seeing, it could not be. It was impossible they were not even the same species. Beside me Princess Celestia wore a smile as she watched the two exchange light banter with each other.

'You did this to me,' those words confirmed my suspicion. The foal was Lachlan’s, but my question was why was he helping her out? Regardless if it was his or not, she had still raped him, most stallions did not stay around to raise foals when the mating was consensual. Was Nightmare Moon keeping him prisoner. I felt Dash’s wings bristle against me. The Pegasus red in the face gritting her teeth as she watched.

"Hey I just wanted to say thanks again for you know... earlier." Lachlan spoke up, spiking my curiosity. Shaking her head Nightmare Moon gave what I could only describe as an affectionate smile. Saying nothing she simply went back to polishing off the rest of her sandwich.

"Don't mention it. No seriously I have a reputation to hold onto." the mare chuckled.

"Princess what do we do?" I breathed the alicorn giving me a reassuring smile. The two continued to chat both about his world and how they would raise the foal. it was almost like watching a couple. But I shook it off convinced it had to be mind control. Lachlan would never willingly be with that beast.

"I am going to confront them." Celestia spoke up suddenly. Making me gasp as I tried to protest. Taking a step forward the mare passed the distortion field her body becoming visible as Lachlan gave a yelp.

'This was going to end badly,' I mentally groaned.

With a smile I watched the alicorn eat. Maybe it was the magic or maybe it was because I saw the good in her but I had truly come to see her as a friend. Maybe it was simply a case of Stockholm syndrome. But I had honestly come to sympathize with her. I would never truly forgive her for what she did to me but at the very least we could try and move on with our lives. The alicorn had showed a keen interest in my world. And had even stated that travel between the two worlds was not unheard of but nearly impossible to do. To my crushing disappointment though she had informed me of a relic called the crystal mirror. A portal lost 1000 years ago to a mad tyrant's curse on an ancient kingdom.

"How the hell are we going to raise this kid?" I groaned slumping down beside the alicorn as she helpfully shrugged. "Look at us, two fucked up freaks out in the arse end of no where. What the hell do we know about raising kids. I'm a... was a uni student I can barely take care of myself. And you're a failed tyrant that tried to throw this land into eternal darkness twice. And you also can barely take care of yourself " I complained, giving a defeated sigh as I let myself collapse beside her. Nestling in against her side the two of us sat in silence. The crackling of the flames and the gentle breathing of Moon soothing.

"You have matured lachlan." A voice spoke up. Making the two of us jump as Moon's horn lit up.

Princess Celestia the co ruler and arguably the most dangerous being in this world stood before us with an amused smile. Sadly Nightmare Moon did not share her amusement as her hand's tightened. Wither to re-frame from hitting or blasting the mare I did not know. It took everything I had not to cower before her, the power in her stance and the size of her making me feel very small. A feeling I was more than familiar with.

"What do you want?" Moon spat giving the mare a look of absolute loathing.

"To talk." a brief flash revealed the intruder as I felt my mouth go dry. Before us was Princess Celestia arguably the last pony either of us wanted to see. As before her hair was still a beautiful array of colors that glowed with a radiant light. Where Moon wore an expression of arrogance this mare seemed to be the living embodiment of kindness. Everything from her soft eyes to her dainty smile screamed motherly.

And it was that expression that gave me hope. hope that she was not hear to disembowel us.

"We have nothing to talk about." the black alicorn retorted, giving her counterpart a look of disgust.

"Come now surely we can all be civilized. As you can see I have brought no guards with me. I simply wish to speak." Celestia responded, an almost pleading look in her eyes as I gave Moon's hand a small squeeze. The mare glowered at me. I could see how badly she wanted to refuse to tell the mare to piss off. But the slightest chance that the mare may have peaceful intentions was to great a opportunity to pass up. Sitting herself down the hostile mare crossed her arms in a huff. With a smile the mare sat herself down on the other side. I could see how tense the mare was despite her outward appearance. Ready to leap into action at the drop of a hat if required.

Celestia gave a small smile as she sat herself down.

"Now lets talk about that foal."

'She had to be screwing with us.' Was the thought that was currently running though my head as beside me Moon looked on incredulously. neither of us could believe what the mare was offering. Celestia knew of the pregnancy and more to the point knew the foal was an alicorn. Celestia wanted the two of us to stay in Canterlot castle. Stressing that the wilderness and caves was no place for raising a foal. Surprisingly Moon had not immediate rejected the idea nor insulted Celestia. In fact the mare had been almost silent the whole time.

Princess Luna on the other hand had been less than pleased. The mare had burst out from the shadows the instant Celestia had offered us to stay with them. Though she had no real problem with me, her hatred for Nightmare Moon was clear as day. I could not really blame her given their history. Luna hated the very idea of Nightmare Moon being alive never mind living in the castle. Though Celestia had managed to placate her sister with promise that the pair of us would be under close observation. In return for our cooperation. The princesses were prepared to pardon Nightmare Moon as well as provide on hand medical team to make sure her and the foal were healthy as well as make sure that we were both cared for.

Clearing her throat Celestia gave a gentle smile as she recited her offer.

"Well? Will you two accompany us back to Canterlot?"