Just...Dammit.

CHAPTER 18

And Rises Even More

I flopped around on the floor like a fish, growling. “This isn’t fair...”

Dash looked at me before laughing. “I told you, Crystal. Nothing we were going to do was going to satisfy your Heat. And you decided to ignore me, of all ponies. So there is really nopony to blame but yourself. It was good though.”

“Blaaaah!” I grunted before curling in a ball. Half of me wanted to jump on her and have another go. The other, and thankfully, smarter half knew I would get the same results. I still had a very big problem though.

“Ow...Horsefeathers. Crystal!” My eyes wandered to Dash. She was looking back at her flank. There, placed on its perfectness, was a ring of very visible teeth marks. There was even the slightest trickle of blood soaking into her fur. “You bit me way too hard!”

I swished my tongue in my mouth. Yep...definitely the taste of blood there. “Well...you weren’t complaining at the time.”

“Yeah I was. I just couldn’t talk with the way you had me.”  I thought back to Dash’s ineligible mumblings.

“Well...um...you shouldn’t talk with your mouth full.” If looks could kill.

“I am going to have to go all around Ponyville like this! What am I suppose to tell everypony?”

“I don’t know. Maybe they’ll be too distracted by that giant hickey on your neck.” Rainbow Dash’s face paled and she ran from the room. In the direction of the bathroom, only room with a mirror.

While this all was extremely amusing, it did nothing to distract me of the fire in my haunches. I could always have rubbed one off, but I had the feeling that wouldn’t have helped in the least. Maybe I could sit on some ice? While impractical, the thought was very tantalizing.

“CRYSTAAAL!!!” Dash found the hickey.

It was hard to keep from snickering under Dash’s glare. She was wearing her dress from the wedding along with this ugly looking grey scarf. The thing looked like it should have been thrown away ages ago.

“I am gonna go over to...Rarity’s to see if she can find me something to...wear.” Rainbow seemed to strain to get that sentence out.  “You need to get something to eat and take a very cold shower. Don’t freeze yourself though.” She turned to the door. “Also, don’t go outside unless you need to. And if you have to, have a very responsible pony with you. Like Twilight or Pinkie.”

“Really? Pinkie Pie?”

Dash nodded. “Yeah. She has stopped me from making some bad choices.” Dash blinked a couple time. “But I am sure it would have been alright either way. When you’re as awesome as me, things have a way of working out.” She flung open the door and waved back at me. “I’ll see ya later.” And with that, Dash took off out of the door.

I watched as she disappeared in the sky. A breeze began flowing through the open door. It felt wonderful. I laid down, letting the cool wind trickle across my fur and feathers. I believe I could have fallen asleep like this.

Until I heard giggling and music from below. Curiosity peaked, I crawled outside and peeked over the edge of the cloud home. It was quite an interesting sight below.

The CMC, Snow included in this, sat in a semicircle around a mint green mare strumming on a harp. No. A lyre, not a harp. That was Lyra. I frowned. I was late to our lesson so she must have came seeking me out.

Even so, I lied there and listened to her play. The combination of the cool breeze and light music was incredibly soothing. Enough so that the burning between my legs seemed almost secondary now. Well...not quite, but it was easier to ignore it.

I am not sure how much time passes as I listened to Lyra play. Five minutes? Ten? I only knew when it ended. I peered over the edge again so see Lyra staring straight at me. I frowned and pulled my head back quickly.

I heard her laugh from below. “Did you enjoy the song, Crystal? I know these four did.” A round of cheers confirmed this. “ Come on down. I am not angry for your tardiness. I wanted to come and meet you before hoof myself anyways.”

I got up, shutting the door before walking off the cloud. I did a flip before spreading my wings and gliding down.  As soon my hooves touched the ground, I was hit with a high velocity projectile filly. Snow slammed into my chest and hugged me tight.

“Crystal!” The filly shrieked. “Good morning!” She crinkled her nose. “Ew. You smell all weird.” I quickly pulled the filly off of me and pushed her away a bit. I had forgotten to take a shower. Lyra took the hint in my blush, pulling Snow back by her tail with her magic.

“Yeah well...why aren’t you four in school?” I gave a small cough while throwing a glance at Lyra, who just smiled at me in return.

“Ms. Cheerilee is sick. She couldn’t come in today.” Sweetie Belle took a step. “And Spike said Twilight is locked in her basement so she couldn’t come substitute...”

Scootaloo pushed past Sweetie. “We think she’s done there doing weird experiments. She’s becoming a mad scientist.”

Applebloom jumped on top of Scootaloo. “No she ain’t, Scootaloo. Twilight would never do anything like that! Right, Sweetie Bell?” The unicorn filly just shrugged.

“DOG PILE!” Snow caught everpony’s attention as she ran and jumped on top of Applebloom. Scootaloo, who was on the bottom, made a strained gasp. The little pegasus tried to squirm her way out from under the other two.

Lyra chuckled lightly, her horn lighting up as she separated the fillies. “You four are fun to watch, but...” She set them in a row. “Crystal and I have some important things to take care of. This means we won’t be able to watch you. Now, run along you four. You’ll have your playtime with Crystal later.”

There was a chorus of “Aaaws.” as Lyra began shooing the fillies away.

“Don’t forget about us, Crystal!” Snow waved to me. “If you do, I’ll replace your shampoo with tree sap!”

I chuckled as I waved back, watching the fillies run off laughing. I let a deep breath before hanging my head. I looked up when I felt Lyra next to me.

“You look horrible.” She suddenly made a face. “And you smell even worse.” She took a step away from me, waving a hoof in front of her nose.

“Yeah well, I feel even worse still...” I sighed. “Let me fly up and grab my stuff and we can get ready.” I spread my wings but a hoof on my shoulder stopped me. I liked that feeling way too much.

“No. I think we can just talk, given your condition. I know a place where we can relax and won’t be bothered.” While those words threw a line of lewd thoughts through my head, I could tell she meant nothing by it from her eyes. She did have such beautiful eyes.

“That sounds...like it could help.” I looked away from her, eyeing a suspicious looking cloud in the distance. By the gods, this mare was pretty. I wasn’t being too subtle on the subject either. At least my body wasn’t.

“Oh. I see. Come on then. Follow me.” She took a couple steps and then stopped. “Maybe we should walk side by side. It might be better on you.” Sensible, kind and beautiful... Wait. No. NO! Bad hormones.

“Yeah. It just might be.”

I moaned in relief as I lowered myself into the icy water. It felt so good. I settled to where the water came up to my neck. “Oh wow. This definitely helps. Thanks, Lyra.”

The mint green mare had set up in a more shallow part of the pond she took me too. The pond was settled just inside the Everfree and completely blocked from view until you’re right on top of it.

“It’s no problem, Crystal. This is where I come during my cycle. You may to my little oasis when you need to. I don’t mind.” She plucked a string on her lyre. “Until I start my heat, that is. It should be sometime next week, if I stay on schedule.”

I really only half heard her. The walk here in the sun only aggravated me more. By the time we made it to the Everfree, it was taking everything I had not to...repeat actions I did with Dash to Lyra.

But this pond was a godsend. The natural shade from the trees made sure its waters stayed nice and cool. I was enjoying every moment of it. I positioned myself on my back and let my legs spread out, bringing a grin to my face.

“I see you are making yourself at home.”

I looked down at my lewd position with a blush. “Oh sorry. I didn’t-” Lyra held up a hoof.

“Don’t worry. I understand completely. You can make yourself comfortable.” She began strumming her lyre, a different tune from before but just as soothing. “I would rather you be comfortable.”

I had to give it to her. Her music was, for lack of better words, magical. I closed my eyes and let my wings spread out in the water. I could have fallen asleep. I could have, but that would have been rude. Plus, it wasn’t Lyra’s plans.

“So, Crystal. I was told a few things from Commander Luna about you. If you do not mind, could we extend on that?” Not once did she falter in her playing and her voice just melded into the music seamlessly.

I shook my head slightly. “No... I don’t mind any questions...” I flicked my ear as a felt something tickle it.

“Wonderful. Our Princess told me you were not originally a pony. What were you before you were a pony?”

“I was a human.”

“And what would a human be?”

“A human is... They’re not like ponies. Stand on two legs. Not really any hair except on their heads. All shapes and sizes. I am not sure how else to explain.”

“That is fine for now. You said all shapes and sizes. Are there different subspecies of humans?”

“Not quite. They have different races and nationalities but the races differ from what ponies consider. Race is often considered by skin colour. That is all really. Nothing but skin colour...”

“So that’s all you let separate you? Seems a bit trivial to me.”

“But it’s all they have really. There are no pegasi humans or unicorn human. Just human.  Maybe they need it?”

“Maybe. You said no pegasi or unicorns...So what about the weather and magic?”

“The weather is...self regulating. Humans have made a way to track it pretty well and know how to prepare for it well. No magic, though. Seems the replacement for that is technology though. Humans are much more technologically advanced than the ponies are in this world.”

“Really? That sounds very interesting. Something I would much like to talk about further later, but there is something you said there. Ponies in this world. What exactly did you mean by that?”

“There are ponies in the human world. Ponies and donkeys and such. No unicorns or pegasi still. And the ponies and horse they have look very different than the ponies in this world. Different level of intelligence as well. The ponies in the human world are animals. Used mostly for labor and show.”

“Humans use animals for labor?”

“Yes. Animals and machinery to get the heavier work done. The animals are taken care of and loved most of the time.”

“Most of the time?”

“Yes. Humans can be incredibly cruel. To animals or each other, don’t matter to some. Some even think it’s fun to be cruel to others. Humans in an entirety are a cruel and violent race. It’s sad really.”

“When you were in the human world, were you cruel?”

“Yes. Much more so when I was younger.” My mouth seemed to answer before I could think on the question.

“Why was this?”

Ok. Q&A is over. She doesn’t need to know about my past. “I had problems controlling my anger. When I was younger, I would lash out physically and verbally for no apparent reason. Through counseling and exercises, I was eventually able to control my anger.” Wait...

“Have you ever hurt another human physically?”

“As a child, I hurt other humans a lot.” I couldn’t move. I couldn’t control my breathing or anything. I couldn’t even open my eyes.

“What about as an adult?”

I was again in another situation where I had no control. “Yes...I hurt a human very badly.” No. No no no. She can’t know about this. I had to do something.

“What happened?”

NO! “I was walking home from work one night when I was pulled into an alleyway. A guy was planning on mugging me and robbing my workplace. When I refused, he started beating me. That was when I pulled out a knife I kept on me and cut his throat. I call the cops afterwards but by the time help arrived, he was dead.” ...

“How did that make you feel?”

Stop Talking! “I didn’t like it. Just like with the dragon and changeling. I didn’t want to kill any of them, but I couldn’t let them continue. I couldn’t let them hurt me or anyone else. I just had to do what needed to be done.”

“That is good to hear. None should ever enjoy killing but if it must be done, one should have the resolve to do it. I have to apologize for doing this, Crystal. It is not something I do to friends. Commander Luna ordered it of me. She wanted to know what kind of pony you are since she couldn’t get into your mind directly.”

“It’s ok. I am annoyed but not angry with you.” No. I am pretty sure I am a bit angry.

“That is good. We have learned a lot from this. Maybe something you didn’t even realize.” She stopped playing.

My eyes popped open and I sat up with a growl. “Just what the hell was that?”

Lyra held her lyre against her chest. “It was just a simple personality assessment. Commander Luna doesn’t enjoy having ponies under her command that like to kill or enjoy it.”

I glared at her for a moment before laying back down. “Shouldn’t she have done something like that before I was knighted?”

“She usually does, but given the circumstances involving you, it wasn’t possible. This was just to see how much of a watch she would have to place over you.”

I closed my eyes, trying to relax again. “Well...I guess that makes sense. Just don’t do anything like that again, ok? I don’t really appreciate it.”

“It was a one time thing. I promise. Did you notice how you refered to humans as a separate species?”

“Mmm, yeah. Humans are a different species than ponies. Why wouldn’t I?”

“You considered them a different species from you.”

“Well, I am a pony now.”

“Yes, in form. But this was much deeper than that. You don’t consider any part of yourself human anymore.”

This part I thought on a bit. Did I really not think of myself as a human in any way? I  guess I really couldn’t. “Well, I am not going back to my world, the human world. There is honestly nothing for me there. I plan on making a good life here. A better one than I had.”

“I see. Then I wish you luck in that aspect of your life. Now, just relax. You look like you need it.”

I did. The cool water only did so much in comforting my...problem. I squirmed a bit trying to get in my original position of comfortableness but it seemed to be lost now. I sighed and gave up, settling on the spot I had now. At least I was able to think about other things than sex while resting like this.

I heard the water sloshing and suddenly felt a warm body on top of mine. Well, so much for that. “Do you want to me to help you relax some more?” Oh gods, Lyra had a beautiful voice. I clenched my legs together, biting my lip and opening my eyes to stare into her deep purple ones.

Wait...purple? Gods Dammit, Daemon!

I roared as I flipped the mare off of me, rolling on top of her and pinning her. I briefly considered trying to drown her but thought better of it. “Oh Crystal! It’s been so long since I’ve been touch like this. Please, more!” Drowning her.

Daemon’s laugh turned into gurgling as I pushed her head under the water. I slight noise alerted me that Lyra was still actually here. She looked very confused.

“Lyra, Daemon. Daemon, Lyra.” A hoof of Daemon’s came out of the water and waved. I doubt being underwater was having much effect on the mare, so I let her up and moved away.

Lyra looked at the wet mane Daemon with a smile. “Ah, yes. Greetings Daemon. Commander Luna has informed me about you. She seems to hold you with a certain...respect”

“As she should!” Daemon shook her mane out, sending water everywhere. “She wouldn’t be the mare she is today without me. But that’s another story.” Daemon’s eyes fixed hungerly on me. “Crystal~” She scooted closer to me. “I can help with that little problem of yours.”

She ran her hoof up my spine, causing me to shudder. I smacked it away with my wing quickly. “No! I have a marefriend that can help with it, thank you very much.”

Daemon snorted. “She sure seemed to this morning huh? A quick lick wouldn’t  help in the least and she knows that.”

“You were watching?!”

“I always am, Crystal. I have to protect my investment. Speaking of which, that is my body. I should be able to play with it however I please.”

The water was getting less and less effective. It only made me believe if I didn’t have it’s aid, I would be ass up with Daemon...I quickly shook the thought from my head. I did not need to fantasize about Daemon like that. “Why are you here, Daemon?”

“Crystal. That tone of yours is hurtful. After that little show this morning, I realized I haven’t been intimate with another pony in...hundreds of years. I thought maybe you would entertain me given how much I’ve done for you.”

“So you got horny after watching me and Dash go at it this morning?” She nodded. “Then why don’t you just go pick up a random drunk at a bar.”

Daemon’s expression looked less than happy. “Believe it or not, I am not that kind of pony, Crystal. I believe an established relationship should be prevalent before engaging in sexual activities. It’s only proper.”

I narrowed my eyes at her. “And what is our current relationship, Daemon? I would love to know how you see it.”

Daemon nuzzled up under my wing. “We are friends, are we not?”

“Define friend.”

“Don’t be that way.” I felt the mare’s lips against my ear. “If you want, I’ll let you do whatever you want to me...or would you rather me do whatever I want to you?”

I couldn’t help it anymore. I whimpered a little. That friggin mare was getting under my skin good. I bit my lip, afraid of what I might say if I didn’t.

There was a sudden foom as something rushed through the small space in between me and Daemon. The purple unicorn jumped back, holding her cheek. She tossed an angry glance Lyra’s way.

I don’t know why the sight was so erotic to me. Ok, I had an inkling why. Lyra sat there, lyre unfolded out into a bow with a crackling magic made arrow notched in it. “You stay back from her. That first shot was a warning.”

Daemon laughed. “No need to worry. I wasn’t going to take advantage of her. Such an overprotective little thing.” Daemon was suddenly next to Lyra, wrapping her hooves around the mare. The mint mare froze up a bit, obviously shocked at the instant teleportation. “Now...you don’t have something silly like a marefriend keeping YOU away  from me, do you?”

Lyra opened her mouth but couldn’t seem to get any words out. Daemon reached around and closed her mouth. “Even in this water and with your magic, I can still smell you. You think a simple spell and sitting in a cold puddle hides everything?” Lyra’s face reddened.

“You can deny your body’s natural urges all you want, Lyra Heartstrings, but you cannot hide them from me. It makes me wonder what your true intentions were, bringing Crystal out here in the middle of nowhere...” Lyra’s eyes widened and locked with mine for a moment before turning away.  Now what was she planning?

“I...I didn’t know Rainbow Dash was her marefriend. I just thought they were friends....”

A smile lit up across Daemon’s face. “So your intentions were less than noble. Hardly befitting a Knight of Luna, don’t you think?”

Lyra shook her head vigorously. “It’s not like that...” Lyra let her pose relax as Daemon’s hooves explored her back. “I was...just wanting to talk with her in private.”

“But you were thinking deviant thoughts about her. You can’t lie to me, Lyra. Your body is telling me everything.”

“Ah!” Lyra let out a small moan as Daemon wrapped her hooves around the mint mare’s middle. “What are you doing to my magic? Why are you doing this to me...”

Daemon rested her chin on Lyra’s head while staring straight at me. “You think yourself a great little enchantress, being able to wrap Crystal up in that little spell like that.” Daemon suddenly grabbed Lyra’s horn and jerked her head back, Lyra crying out in pain. Daemon looked down into Lyra’s eyes with an ominous glare. “You ever put her under like that again and I will rip your horn from your head with my bare hooves. I don’t care if it’s an order from Luna or Celestia.”

Daemon threw the mare forward into the water, watching her scuttle away a bit before she turned to me. “Were you having yourself a little fun watching that show?”

I noticed a stray hoof idling on my lower belly. I quickly pulled it up and shook my head. “What was that about? What did you do to her?”

Daemon snorted. “I turned her spell inward towards her. Then I showed her what I showed you in the school house. It affects the ponies to more of a degree than it does beings in your world. Though...” Daemon looked over to Lyra, who was just staring at her reflection in the water. “She’ll recover fine because of what she’s been through. There is a reason she is a Knight of Luna after all.”

I wasn’t sure how to react to all of this. Daemon nearly attacked one of the gentlest ponies I met aside from Fluttershy, just because she cast a small spell on me? Was this way of Daemon trying to protect me? Or is she just trying to protect this body?

No. Daemon herself said that this body was dying. So why exactly was she doing this?

Daemon didn’t stay long after that, just disappearing like she does after a bit of teasing. Lyra still seemed a bit shaken up but otherwise fine when we parted. I watched the lowering sun at the edge of the Everfree, realizing as my stomach growled that I haven’t eaten anything today.

Well, not food anyways.

I sighed as I took to the skies. I had left my bits in my crystal at the house, so that was my next destination.

I enjoyed the breeze after my little dunk and watching the ponies below. The town was still quite a bustling place even in these waning hours, ponies wanting to wrap up business before it got dark. I just wanted to get back home and get some food in me.

A certain multi-coloured pony caught my eye as I flew over Rarity’s boutique. Only her back half was out of the door as she was still talking to the fashionista. I wonder what they were up to. As I came down, I couldn’t help but snicker.

Dash was wearing some sort of tight suit that was reminisce of the WonderBolts uniform, but had a definite Rarity flare.  It had some very...girly designs and some gemstones on it. It was highly over the top, but when was Rarity not?

I landed softly behind Dash and crept up on her. I rubbed her flank with a smile. “That’s pretty cute.” Next thing I knew, I was on the ground a few feet away, gasping for breath. Sneaking up behind a mare and rubbing her flank was a bad idea. Did I really not expect to get bucked?

“Crystal! Oh my gosh! I am so sorry!” Dash was next to me in an instant, comforting me. “Are you ok?”

“Mhmm. I don’t think anything is broken. Can I get a little kiss?” Dash’s face reddened a bit before she gave me a quick peck on the lips. This got a redounding aww from Rarity. “Ah yes. Much better.” I sat up and hugged Dash. “A hello to you as well. What are you wearing?”

Dash deadpanned at me. “I am wearing this because of your little stunt this morning. You know my flank still hurts from that. I hope it doesn’t get infected.” I scoffed as Rarity walked over.

“Really, Crystal darling. You mustn’t be so rough. You very well could have left a scar on Rainbow Dash. But I am flattered I got to try out a new design for Dash that I have just been dying to try.”

Dash rolled her eyes. “Come on, Crystal. I am getting hungry.”

“Yeah. Me too. At least you had something other than me to eat today.” Haha. Both of the mare’s faces reddened. “Alright, Dashie. Let’s fly.”

“Oh wait!” Rarity rushed back into her boutique, coming back out with a bag in tow. “You almost forgot your stuff, Rainbow.”

“Oh yeah. That...thing.” Dash’s ear folded back as she gingerly took the bag. “Thanks Rars. See ya later.”  We said our goodbyes and took off.

As we flew, I eyed the bag Dash was holding close. Curiosity got the better of me. I flew in closer and nodded. “What’s in the bag?”

Dash gave me a quick glance before shrugging. “Just something I have had my eye on for awhile. Just wasn’t able to afford it before now.”

I let some distance between us and smiled. “Fair enough. I guess I will find out later.” At the way Dash was acting about it, I figured it might be something for the bedroom. Maybe some lingerie that was hoof crafted by Rarity.

Getting home was uneventful. I told Dash about my day over dinner, taking out some parts that would get Rainbow Dash angry at certain ponies. It was a rather normal night. That in itself was quite relieving.

Slowly we made our way to the bedroom, Dash with bag in tow. There was plenty of giggling as I jumped into bed. “Come on, Dash. I won’t lie. I wanted to skip dinner altogether for this.”

Dash grinned. “Alright Crystal. Turn around and close your eyes while I take this off and get into something more comfortable.”

I couldn’t grin wider when I turned my back to Dash and laid down. I soon heard rustling as Dash began to slip out of her outfit. That I really wanted to watch but Dash wanted to keep this a secret, so here I was stuck watching the back of my eyelids. Then I heard Dash get in the bag, pulling out it’s contents. I could hardly contain myself.

“Alright...so this goes around here? Yeah. And this is the strap that goes around my tail.” Dash was going to need to wash her sheets now. No two ways about it. “Now how is this suppose to work?” There was thwap. “Yeow! That’s how...”

I could suddenly feel Dash’s weight on my back, her hot breath on my neck. Some reason, that almost made me cum right there. “Are you ready, Crystal?” I nodded slowly, just enjo... Something began poking around my backside before finding it’s spot. That wasn’t a hoof. “I know it’s your first time like this so just stop me if it start to hurt.” I knew that line from somewhere. Why does it sound so....NO!

Just as she began to press against me, I flared my wings and knocked her off my back. “Nope. No no no no!” I took to the air and turned around. Yep. There laid Dash wearing a rather large strap-on. Not as big as the dildo Pinkie had but still pretty large. It matched her coat in colour, though.

Then I noticed Dash’s expression. She looked hurt. Well fuck. I slowly lowered myself back down to the bed with a frown.  “S-sorry Dash. I kinda freaked there a bit...”

“A lot more than a bit, Crystal.”

“I know. I just...I am not ready for that yet.” Or maybe ever. “I’m sorry, Dash. That was probably something we should have talked about beforehoof.”

Rainbow Dash took in a deep breath and then sighed. “Yeah. I guess I jumped the gun on that one. I just thought it would be kind of sexy to surprise you...” Big surprise alright. “And it does help when you’re in heat. A lot. And I wanted to try it before...you go back into your real body.”

Gods Dammit. Even with the strap-on proudly showing, she was fucking adorable.“I understand and I didn’t say it was a no. Just not now. Not ready for that.” If it was for Dash, I think I might find it in me to grant her wish once. “Again, sorry.”

“It’s alright. Let’s just get some sleep.” She tugged on the strap-on and winced. “Oh yeah. I forgot...”

“About what?”

“It won’t come off until I...get finished...” Was Dash really too shy to say cum or orgasm? Poor innocent mare.

“Why not?”

“It’s enchanted. It’s made to feel like I have an actual stallion’s junk.”

“Then just rub one off. Go ahead and play with your new toy.”

Dash gave me a bit of a frightened look. “But...Can I really do that with you just laying here?”

“I think that, given everything we’ve gone through, it’s perfectly fine if you sit there and masturbate next to me.”

Dash chuckled and rubbed the back of her head. The real one. “Well, if you say it’s ok, I’m gonna give this thing a go.”

“And I am going to go to sleep. Good night, Dashie.”

“Good night, Crystal.”

My lullaby that night was Rainbow Dash’s panting.