Forgotten
Chapter 6
Previous Chapter Next ChapterI find myself in front of Twilight's library. Behind me was a rather large carriage with very well built stallions strapped to it, their faces completely unmoving as they face forward. Two of them guarded the door to Twilight's home. I try to walk past them but have two massive wings block my path.
“State your business!” One of the guards commands.
“Uh, I am anon, Here to see Celestia.” I say a little hesitantly.
They both give a nod as their wings retract.
“You are clear to enter.” The other says.
They return to their statue like state as I just look to the door. I was really nervous, I mean this pony has literal control over what happens to me. I feel like I am about to have a panic attack. By the time I was going to reach for the knob the door was already swinging open. I manage to startle Twilight as she fell back onto her haunches.
“Oh Anon thank goodness you are ok!” She sounds worried as she grabs my hand with her hoof. “When you didn't come home I thought something terrible happened!”
I quickly pull my hand away from her. She notices this and gives me a look of fear. I couldn't help it that when I looked at her I just felt mad. I can only think of all the lies. I shake my anger off as I clear my mind. I took in some deep breaths, I really didn't want to face Celestia like this. I look down to Twilight who now stood motionless as worry crossed her face.
“I have something very important I want to talk to you and your friends about.” I say in an expressionless tone. I walk past her as she just continued to stand there motionless. I walk past all the mares in the main area until I was standing before Pinkie Pie. “So where is the Celestia?” I ask.
She leans her head towards the kitchen. Pinkie looks a little worried but I gave her a smile as I walk towards the kitchen. Just before I walk through the archway I make sure to take my time to compose myself again. ‘ok anon you can do this. She is a pony like everyone else. Well except you. That won't matter though, you are a nice, good citizen. You can do this!’
“So you must be the human Twilight has told me about?” The voice that graced my ears was so gentle and kind, it was as if an angel itself was speaking to me.
I look from the floor and allow my eyes to fall upon a sight that I will never forget in all of my days. What I saw before me was terrifyingly beautiful, if that makes any sense. What sat at the table was definitely Celestia. She was the purest white I have ever seen, almost as if the light of the world simply came from her coat. Her mane was a mixture of the morning sky colors. It moved in a nonexistent breeze just like Luna’s. Her shoes and chest piece were pure gold, perfectly shined to reflect the sun and the pureness of her coat even further.
She turns her head and locks eyes with me. Suddenly I felt my heart skip a beat. What is going on? I felt my hands shaking as my breathing started to pick up. I felt myself sweating now, just looking at her was making my stomach do flips. ‘Is this what it's like to look into the eyes of god?’ I thought as she just gave me a mother like smile.
“I-I...A-n-n-” I couldn't even find my voice as I just stutter over my words.
That smile she gave me was so warming. “It is alright.”
I forced my eyes closed as I try to shake this feeling away. My god was she beautiful. I steady my breaths again as try to collect my thoughts. Once I open my eyes I clearly see that she was just as beautiful as I last remember her to be.
“I-I am a-an-non.” I say a little shakily.
“It is a pleasure to meet you anon. I am princess Celestia, co-ruler of Equestria.” She says in that sweet voice.
I let out a lungful of air I wasn't even aware I was holding. “Its nice to finally meet you too.” I say, feeling my confidence returning.
“Twilight has told me a lot about you, so has my sister Luna.” She says with that motherly smile.
Suddenly my eyes widen. I took in her features once more as Luna’s words came to my mind. ‘My sister is a alicorn like me. Her coat is a bright white color, her mane is made of pinks, greens and blues...When you meet her tomorrow, call her Tia.’ I gulp audibly as I look around the kitchen. No one was around.
“T-tia?” I say hesitantly.
Suddenly Celestia’s face moved from motherly to one of slight irritation. She was trying to mask the anger behind a fake smile but I could see it wasn't working.
“Luna.” She whispered under her breath with that look was on her face. She looks back to me. “My sister told you to say that, correct?” I gave a nod. “Do not ever say that name again.” her tone was deadly serious.
I give another nod as I ask. “So y-your sister can actually go into dreams?” She gives a nod. I can't believe this, the whole time that was really Luna?! I facepalm.
“Another one of her pranks it seems. Do me a favor will you?” I give another nod. “Call her Lulu for me.” She says almost in a commanding tone, once again I give a nod. “Thank you anon.” I have no idea what to say at this moment but thankfully Celestia was already talking. “My sister and the elements speak highly of you. Even after our brief meeting I oddly feel comfortable around you.”
“Thank you?” I say still unsure of what to say.
She chuckled a little. “Anon if it's alright with you, I would like you to visit canterlot in the next few days.” I was unsure as to why she would ask that but I guess it's alright. I gave her a nod as she returns the gesture. “I must return to my duties now. Enjoy your stay here anon. For now I do not see you as a threat.”
I let out a sigh. “Thank you.” I say more sincerely.
Celestia was already out the door and saying her goodbyes to the girls. I watched as she lifted off into the sky and towards a large mountain in the distance that oddly had a castel stuck to the side of it. How did I not see that before? I return my attention to the mares that now stood before me.
Twilight came up to me and spoke aloud. “Y-you wanted to talk to us about something?”
I gave a nod. “Let's take this somewhere more private.” I motion towards the library as they all walk inside. I notice Spike try to walk in but I stop him. “Go have some fun for awhile. This is for their ears only.” I fish out one of my ten bitcoins and toss it to him.
His eye widened when he took a look at the coin. “OK!” He screams as he runs off to town.
I walk into the library and close the door behind me. Now all eyes were on me while I try to collect my thoughts. How the hell does one bring a subject like this up?
“Uh sugarcube, what's this all about?” Applejack asks with concern.
I was now starting to think Luna’s idea about talking this out as a group was a bad thing. Then again I guess their is no right way to go about this situation, so what do I know?
“I was told very recently that some actions I have done were actually not as innocent as I thought they were.” I look around to see some of the mares shift uncomfortable. “I also learned that some actions done to me were not innocent either.” I take a deep breath as I turn to Twilight.. “Twilight why didn't you tell me the truth?”
All eyes were on her now as she shifts uneasily. “Anon can we talk in private?”
I let out a sigh. “If you wish, but it needs to be where we stand now.” Twilight gave a nod as her horn light up. Soon a pinkish bubble covered only the two of us. I couldn't see out of it and I assume it was sound proof as well.
“Anon what is it?” She asks with fear in her tone.
I look out the bubble towards where I last saw Applejack, while looking off into the pinkish hue I say to Twilight. “Why didn't you tell me that touching a cutie mark was sexual to your people?”
I noticed that the bubble that surrounds us wavered a bit.
“I- Wh-who told you that?” Twilight asked.
I shook my head. “It seems my only real friend did.” The bubble wavered even more as I heard small whimpers coming from Twilight’s direction. “Touching horns as well. That's what she told me.” I added as the bubble looked to collapse. I let out a sigh. “Why?” That's all I could ask.
“I just didn't want you to worry.” Twilight says with sadness in her voice.
“I am not sure if you noticed Twilight but I am a big boy.” I say with a hint of anger. “I can handle the information.”
“I-it I-I..” She had no idea what she wanted to say at this moment it seems.
“So where do we go from here?” I say unsure.
“I am sorry.” Is all she can say.
“Can you form this bubble around Applejack?” I ask, she gives a nod as she breaks the bubble and forms it around Applejack and I.
“What’s the matter sugarcube?” Applejack asks with concen.
I shake my head, I had to be blunt. “Why did you let me touch your cutie mark?”
She was visibly sweating as she tries to assure me. “W-well you asked.”
“I wouldn't have asked if I knew what it meant.” I say through somewhat gritted teeth.
“W-what do you mean?” She asked with hesitation.
“I was told recently that touching a cutie mark can ‘stimulate’ whoever is being touched!” I raise my tone a bit as I just look to my hands. I felt sick just thinking about it.
“W-well I-I didn't mean nothin by it.” Even she wasn't sure what she meant by that.
I let out a sigh. “I have no idea what to say anymore. I trusted you, I thought it was normal. What if I did that to a stallion? What if I did that to the wrong mare?!”
She looked away in shame, she should feel shame, but at the same time I feel bad about making her feel bad.
“I am sorry sugarcube.” She says dejectedly.
I take a couple deep breaths. “I am going to need time.”
I walk up to the bubble and tap on it. Once it breaks I point at Rarity and Twilight give a nod. The bubble forms around us. Rarity is giving me a nervous smile.
“Darling what is this all about?” She asks nervously.
“You know, I had a weird feeling that one time you were measuring me. Funny thought ran through my head, I actually thought you were feeling me up. Crazy right?” It came out more as an accusation then a question.
Rarity’s chuckled a little as she smiled at me. “Well Darling. A mare does have needs.” She says in a sultry tone.
Holy shit is she saying what I think she is saying?
I start to back up a bit. “W-well.. uh”
I quickly tap on the bubble as it pops. I quickly point to Fluttershy and try to move as far away from Rarity as possible. I am definitely going to have to think of something regarding Rarity, for now I look to Fluttershy as she hid behind her mane.
“Fluttershy why didn't you tell me that the wing massage I gave you was intimate?” I ask in a gentle tone, I didn't want her to be too afraid to answer.
She spoke very clearly but was still very shaken. “I know massaging a wing can be seen as intimate, but that's more toward regular pegasi. Ground pegasi like myself tend to get wing cramps frequently. When we showed up at the spa I could feel a cramp coming on, but I didn't want to cancel the date with Rarity. It's something we always do together.”
She let out a sigh. “The cramps got worse through the day, they were unbearable when we saw you. I asked you to massage between them in hopes it would help but it wasn't working. To my surprise you moved to the actual wing, which helped me a lot and made me feel better. I am sorry I didn't tell you about the wing sensitivity of a pegasi.”
She was sniffling in the corner as if trying to hold back tears. That actually all made perfect sense. She was in pain and I was doing my job. It explained why she was acting rather quiet, well, quieter than usual.
“So that means it wasn't intimate?” I ask unsure.
She was blushing like mad. “W-well some pegasi think it's even more intimate if you massage the cramp out of a wing. It means you have full trust in your partner.” When the last words left her mouth she squeaked a bit and hit behind her mane.
“S-so you, d-do you.. me?” I ask dumbfounded.
Not a single reply came from her, she was frozen. I let out a sigh. ‘How the hell am I going to deal with this?’ Fluttershy wasn't going to budge so I walk over to the bubble and tap it. I point to Rainbow.
“So what the big idea? I got things to do.” Rainbow says in a angry tone.
I shake my head. “Why are you jealous?” I ask aloud.
“Jealous!” Rainbow screams. “I am -not- jealous! Why would I be?”
I let out a huff of air. “Maybe it's the way you have been acting lately. We were hanging out and having fun and suddenly you just avoid me? I thought we were friends?!” I say bitterly.
She shot towards me until she was nose to nose with me. “I already have enough friends anon! I don't need anymore!”
I could see some tears forming in the corners of her eyes.
“Rainbow, please.. Tell me what's wrong.” I was pleading with her.
Next to Fluttershy she was the nicest pony I have ever met. I know the others were nice but Rainbow made me feel welcomed, made me feel like I actually belong.
“I-I just..” Rainbow stopped as a tear fell from her eyes.
I didn't care anymore. I walked up to her and pulled her into a hug. She was kicking and wriggling around.
“Let go of me! I don't need you! I don't need anypony!” She screamed threw her struggles.
Soon her fight died down as she openly wept on my shoulder. I just held her for awhile as she slowly regained her composure.I pull back slightly and look into her eyes.
“Better?” I ask.
“No.” She states bluntly turning away from me.
I let out a sigh. “Rainbow.” She looks to me again while I still held her. “I like you. You are a great friend.” I could hear her let out a huff of frustration but I continue. “I am not sure about ponies, but humans like to get to know each other better before” I clear my throat as I start to sweat a little. “Well, before more develops.”
Rainbow look up to me with hope in her eyes. I have a really bad feeling about this but I give her a smile as she clears her eyes.
She struck her head with her hoof as she muttered to herself.. “Stupid Rainbow, you are moving too fast.” I think she thought I didn't hear her but I keep it to myself as I let her go and stand again. She looks much happier now. “Thanks big guy.”
I give a nod as I tap the bubble. It breaks apart. I walk over to Pinkie, take a knee and pull her into an embrace in front of everyone. I lean back as her eyes are wide and a smile on her face. “Thank you for telling me the truth.” I say with a smile.
I stand to my feet as I look to the others. I let out a sigh as I spot a availible clock. “I am sure some of you still want to talk, but I have a job I need to get to.” I walk out the door and find that Rainbow Dash is following right behind me.
“You got a job already?” She asks in disbelief.
I smile a bit. “Ya I did. I work at the spa now.” I say with some pride.
She let out an exasperated sigh. “Really?! You work there! That place it so girly!”
I smile at her attitude, it makes me feel better to see Rainbow acting normal.
“Well everyone likes to feel good every once in awhile, right?” I ask.
“Pfft. Who needs to feel good when you are this awesome!” She says while flexing her forehooves.
I just laugh it off as we made our way to the spa. For the most part Rainbow and I walked in silence. She gave me a final wave as she took off into the sky. I walk into the spa to find Lotus was manning the counter.
“Just on time anon!” Lotus beams as she sees me walk thru the door.
I give her a nod. “So where do you want me?” I ask ready to get to work.
“Well there are some odd jobs you can do, just ask my sister and she will show you.”
I give another nod as I move through the spa. This should be easy.
I now stood waiting in the massage room, maybe it has a technical name but I honestly don't know what it is. I have been doing odd jobs here and there for about a hour or so. Stuff like helping mares into their mud baths and also showing them to the showers and stuff. It got a little awkward when a mare asked me to show her how the shower worked, it got even more awkward when said mare asked me to help her wash. Of course I was happy that Lotus was there to bail me out.
So now I was just waiting for my first customer of the day. Aloe informed me that she paid for the full treatment and was going to be receiving her massage soon. So I am just standing here and waiting. I think I might need to find a way to occupy my time if this is a regular thing. While I was thinking of games to play with myself I failed to notice the door open and close.
“Excuse me?” Says a voice.
I was broken from my mental process as I look to the pony below me. She was a very light brown color with a almost silver mane. Her cutie mark looks like a scroll and a blue ribbon. I quickly snap to attention.
“I am sorry miss. I am anon and I will be your masseur for this fine morning.” I say with utmost professionalism.
“I am Mayor Mare” She says, sounding very tired.
I motion towards the massage chair. “Please Ms.Mare, take a seat.”
She takes her seat, letting out a long sigh.
“Would you like any oils or lotion today?” I ask.
She shakes her head. “No, thank you.”
“Very well”
I gently lay my hands on the mayor's shoulders as I slowly use my fingers to find the problem areas. She has a lot of tension in her shoulders, so I make sure to gently work there for a while. She lets out a sigh of content.
“You have no idea how badly I needed this.” She says absent mindedly.
“I can only imagine the frustration you put up with.” I say, trying to spark up a conversation.
She lets out a chuckle. “Oh you have no idea. I have been going on meetings all week. I just returned to ponyville this morning.”
“Really, You seem to be rather calm for someone who is seeing me?”
She waved me off. “The princess was gracious enough to inform me of your presence before hoof.” She let out a sigh. “I am too tired as well.”
I chuckle a little at that. “Well Ms.Mare are their any problem areas you would like me to focus on?”
“Just keep doing what you’re doing. I haven't felt this great in years.” She says with a happy sigh.
I continue my work until a small timer in the corner went off. Aloe told me she added that so I would know when the customers time was up.
“It seems your time is up Ms.Mare, I hope I was to your liking.” I say with a bow.
She gets up rather shakily but soon rights herself. “You were more then to my liking, anon.” She says with a smile as she drops some bits on the counter and walks out.
I walk over to the counter and pick up ten pieces. My eyes widen as I look at the number.
“Holy shit these are 20 bit pieces!” I say. I quickly run out the room and stop Mayor Mare. “Ms.Mare I think you may have tipped me a bit too much.” I say as I offer the bits to her.
She shook her head and used her hooves to close my hands for me.
“No, I think it was just right.” She says with a smile as she walks off.
All I could do was look to the mayor as she walked away. I look back to my hand as I think to myself. ‘Am I really that good?’ I pocket the obviously generous tip and return to my post.
I didn't have many customers, so I was mostly on odd jobs the rest of the afternoon. It was now approaching that time of day to leave, which Lotus was nice enough to inform me that I work from 8am till 3pm. So I made sure all my stations were nice and clean as I wait out the clock. Soon Aloe was in the room with me.
“It is time to go, anon. See you tomorrow!” She says with cheer.
“I can't thank you and your sister enough for the job, Aloe.” I say.
“It is no problem anon. Now hurry and go enjoy your day.” She says with a smile.
I give her a nod as I wave her goodbye. She gives a wave back as I exit the building. I simply stood there and looked out into town. What to do, what to do? I absentmindedly put my hands into my pocket and feel the coins in my pocket. “I wonder if the kids are out of school yet?” I say to myself. They usually are up to something interesting and I am pretty bored.
I walk off towards where I last remember where the schoolhouse was.
It was a little bit of a walk but I now stood before the schoolhouse. From what I can tell the kids were just about to be let out any minute now. I just stood in wait by a local tree. I didn't wait long as the sound of the bell ringing broke the silence that surrounded me, then the screams of children filled the air as they burst out the door. I watch as all the kids run in random directions.
“Hey anon!”
I look off to see Scootaloo waving me over. I smile as I push myself off the tree and walk over to the kids.
“What are you doing here?” Sweetie Belle asks excitedly.
I smile at her. “Well I just got off work and I have a lot of bits to spend. You girls up for something at sugarcube corner?”
All of them beamed as they hopped high into the sky with a loud squeal. I look around to all the other colts and fillies as they ran around aimlessly. I put my hands in my pockets again as I feel the golden coins. I got a idea. I put my fingers into my mouth and blow out a loud ear piercing whistle.. This time making sure it wasn't like the one I did to Rainbow.
All the kids turned their attention to me. “Hey you all want to come with us to sugarcube corner?!” They all look around at each other with unknowing expression. I almost facepalm. “I am buying!” With that said I was almost caught in a adorable stampede of tiny ponies. Lucky for me though I was able to keep my feet steady as we all march into town.
Soon the door to sugarcube corner almost exploded off its hinges as the mass of kids run thru. The cakes were overwhelmed as all the kids screamed orders at them. I gently push my way threw the small sea of ponies until I reach the counter. Mr & Mrs cake look at me like I had gone made.
I take a second to regain my breath. “I am buying for all the kids. Whatever they like.” Soon the cakes ran into the back of the kitchen to bake while Pinkie popped her head out from upstairs.
“What you up to anon?” Pinkie asked nonchalantly.
I look to all the kids. “You know just treating the kids to some sweets.”
She smiles at me. “Well thats nice.”
“So are you going to help the cakes?” I ask unsure.
She gave a nod. “I am just giving gummy a bath, once I am done I will head right down.”
‘Whats a gummy?’ I think to myself as I watch Pinkie disappear upstairs.
All I can do now is stand and watch the Cakes helplessly run back and forth to serve all of the kids orders. They were getting a little carried away now.
“Hey!” I raise my voice a little, it didn't work. So I once again let out a ear shattering whistle that cut thru all the noise. They all turn their attention to me. “One at a time please, you will all get a turn.”
The Cakes give me a nod as I now watch the kids get into a line while grumbling to themselves. I chuckle a little to myself as I move my way threw the kids and take a seat at a availible booth. I sit in wait while all the kids order their treats and take their seats as well around the store. I close my eyes and enjoy the sounds of the kids laughing and having a great time.
“This is really nice of you.” I open my eyes to see Pinkie sitting next to me. “Most ponies would never do what you did. Well except me.” She adds with a chuckle.
I shrug. “It's nothing really. I have the money and I have nothing I want to buy, might as well spend it on people who appreciate the gesture.” Every so often a kid would come up and thank me as I say it was no problem. “Seems to me like a small price to pay to make someone smile.”
I look over to see Pinkie has a tear in her eye, it wasn't of sadness buy joy. “I know what you mean.” She says as she uses her forehoof to brush the tear away. “I need to get back into the kitchen and help out.” I give a nod as Pinkie zooms off towards the back.
I close my eyes once again and try to relax a little.
“What you up to, anon?” I crack my eyes open to see Sweetie Belle sitting next to me with a comically large cupcake resting on the table..
“Just hanging out, you?” I ask while I go back into my relaxed state.
“Just, you know.. Hanging.” She says hesitantly.
“Something the matter?” I ask, she was acting a little nervous.
“Oh, no its nothing.” She says while she scoots closer to me.
I brush it off as nothing. Well, until she leaned against me.
“Uh, what are you doing Sweetie?” I ask unsure as to why she was leaning against me.
She immediately leans away. “O-oh i-its nothing. I was just tired!” These ponies are pretty bad at lying but I don't want to embarrass her.
“It's alright.” I say.
She lets out a sigh of relief as she once again leans against me. I am kinda uncomfortable with this but then again she is just a kid, she doesn't mean anything by it.
I hear the bell to the store door ring as I open my eyes and look over. There I saw a stallion and Diamond Tiara looking around the store. ‘Oh shit this can't be good.’ I think to myself. As soon as she spots me she points me out to the stallion. His face turns to a sneer as he walks over to me. I tap Sweetie Belle’s shoulder as she follows my gaze to who was walking towards us.
“Go with your friends Sweetie. Looks like I am about to talk for awhile.” I say to her as she gave an evil glare at Diamond Tiara, but she listens to me and quickly runs off to her friends.
“Are you the one that made my little angel cry?” The stallion commanded.
“Define angel?” I say sarcastically.
“Don't you dare speak like that to me!” The stallion shouts.
I let out a sigh. “Let's start over. I am Anon. Whom is it that I am having the pleasure of meeting?” I say the last part with some venom.
“I am Filthy Rich, Diamond Tiara’s father.” He says bitterly.
“Good to know. Why don't you have your daughter get some sweets. Seeing as this is a grownup conversation, yes?” I watch him reach for his saddle bag but I stop him. I spot Pinkie and wave her over. “Add Diamond Tiara to the list of kids.”
“Okey Dokey Lokey!” Pinkie says as she pulls Diamond Tiara to the front counter against her will.
Filthy raised an eyebrow at me. I shrug. “I am buying for all these kids.” I clear my throat. “Now, let's get back to business shall we?” I motion towards a seat next to me but then realise that he will probably just stand.
“So as I asked before. Are you the one that made my little girl cry?” He asks calmly.
I give a nod. “I did, but not without reason. She was making fun of my little friends over there.” I point to the crusaders as they watched from afar. “Then she found the need to insult me. I gave her a chance to apologize but she rather spit on my shoes then to give me a simple request.”
Filthy’s face turned from anger to sadness as he hung his head. “I am very sorry.” He says with a solemn voice.
Well, I was expecting a lawsuit or something.
“No, I am sorry. I was the adult and I should have just let it be.” I say a little hesitantly.
“No, it's my fault. She has been like this ever since, well ever since her mother passed.” He lets out a sigh. “I try to be there for her but I just don't have the time.” I have no idea what to say so I just pat him on the shoulder. He gave a sad nod. “Anyways I will have a talk with my angel later. I don't want her to be kicked out of another school because of her behaviour.” Before I could say anything Filthy Rich was walking towards the door. “Let's go Diamond.” He says in a fatherly tone.
Diamond shoots me a glare as I wave her goodbye. I was now stormed by the crusaders as they all sat next to me. Funny how ponies will use booths but not chairs. I have no idea why but, well, ya I got nothing.
“What did Diamond tiara’s father say!” Scootaloo asked.
I wave them off. “Grownup stuff.”
They all let out adorable ‘aww’s’ as I just chuckle a little at them. Soon the kids were now leaving the shop with distended bellies. I really hope their parents don't get too mad at me. The only ponies left in the shop were two exhausted shop owners, a still perfectly happy Pinkie and three little fillies at my heels.
“What do I owe you?” I ask Pinkie.
“Lets see. 43 cupcakes, 64 cookies, 103 bottle of soda, 55 lollipops, 87 pieces of chocolate and 1 pancake. That comes out to 85 bits” She says with a smile.
‘Who the hell ordered a pancake?’ Before I could even finish my thought Pinkie shoved a pancake into her mouth. I just roll my eyes as I pull out the bits and set them on the counter. I look down to the crusaders as I fish out 40 more bits. I place them on the counter.
“Set a tab up for the kids.” I look down to them as they let out squeals of joy. I pull Pinkie close. “Limit them to one sweet per day alright?” The kids heard me and let out a whine. I ignore them as Pinkie gave me a smile. I pull out one more 20 bit piece and toss it to the cakes. “Thats for the unexpected visit.”
Ms.Cake quickly tries to hand it back. “No that is alright deary.”
I wave her off. “Don't worry about it.” I look around the store to see most of it is covered in flour and some unidentifiable sticky stuff. “Keep that as a cleaning bill.” I chuckled nervously as I walk slowly backwards towards the main entrance. Soon the girls and I were standing outside, it was still bright and sunny out. “So what do you girls want to do today?” I ask, mostly because I have nothing I want to do.
“Well we could go crusading.” Scootaloo says with a little hop while fluttering her wings.
“We could maybe see if we can get our cutie marks in..” Applebloom pauses. “Girls, I don't have any idea what we could do to get our cutie marks.”
I watch the girls as they rack their brains for some idea. I just stood around not really looking at anything in particular.
“Hey anon!” I look up to see Rainbow leaning over a cloud. She smiles brightly as she shoots down to the ground. “What are you up to?”
“Not much, just kinda hanging out with the kids is all.” I say turning my attention to the crusaders as they have now formed a circle around themselves as they bounce ideas off one another. I turn back to Rainbow. “What about you?”
“Not much big guy. I finished weather patrol a half hour ago and decided to take a quick nap.” I look at Rainbow and see her mane looks oddly more messy than before. Can you call it bed head if you sleep on a cloud? Rainbow addresses the girls. “What you squirts up to?”
Scootaloo immediately perks up. “Rainbow!” She reels back a little and chuckles nervously. “Oh, we were just thinking of crusading ideas.” She says in a cool tone.
Rainbow ruffles her mane. “Well how would you squirts like to go to the lake with Anon and I?” All of their eyes light up as they jump for joy. “Come on big guy, let's go.”
With that said I follow after the three screaming kids and Rainbow.
Now going to the lake was a very great spur of the moment idea. Though once we all got there I had a very strange feeling that it wasn't as spur of the moment as I thought it was. When we came over the iconic hill I was greeted with the sight of a picnic setup. There was no one else but a lone blanket and basket. I was going to ask Rainbow something but she was already off and laying on the blanket.
I just kept my mouth shut and watched as the girls ran straight into the water and started having fun. I joined Rainbow on the blanket and laid back as I look to the sky.
“I wanted this to be something we did alone, but I am cool with the squirts tagging along.” Rainbow says happily.
I look over to see her sporting some comically sized sunglasses as she looked off into the sky next to me. I just close my eyes and allow myself to enjoy the sun that was high in the sky. Soon my vision became dark, I crack my eyes open to see Sweetie Belle standing over me while all wet and a large smile on her face.
“Come swim with us anon!” She practically screams into my ear.
I let out a sigh. “Alright, alright.” I get up and walk over to the edge of the water. I pull off my shirt and throw away my pants, making sure my boxers are still firmly attached. I mean no use in getting my pants wet right? I look behind me to see Rainbow was look straight at my body while her entire face was red. I just return my attention to the lake as I take a deep breath and jump in.
Now it wasn't by any means a hot day, it was just average. Not too hot or too cold, so this water, at least to me, was bone chilling. I let out a yelp as the freezing cold water chilled my senses. I was shivering in the water. ‘Oh god this is cold!’ my mind screamed. Suddenly though I felt something warm pressing against my back. Soon a pair of cyan hooves came together at my stomach.
“I forgot to tell you the lake is a little cold at this time.” Rainbow says with contained laughter.
“y-y-ya y-ya-a.” I say through chattering teeth.
It was so cold I didn't even mind having Rainbow this close. It oddly felt calming in a sense. Soon though we hear the sound of gagging. Both Rainbow and I look to the shore to see Scootaloo making a gag noise while she points down her throat. Applebloom was laughing it up and Sweetie Belle was giving us a death stare.
“I-I Th-Think I a-am done with sw-swimming.” I say still freezing.
Rainbow laughs a little. “Ya, it's time to eat anyways.”
Rainbow and I get to the shore as I gather my clothes. hiding behind a local tree I quickly dispose of my boxers and throw on my dry clothes. Freeballing was ok in this situation. I return to the blanket and see that Rainbow had set everything up. I take my seat as she hands me a plate of meat. All the girls look at me, then the plate then at me again.
“Cool.” Scootaloo says.
“Y’all eat meat?!” Applebloom say a bit alarmed.
“Of course he does, haven't you seen his teeth?” Sweetie Belle states.
“What yuh mean by his teeth?” Applebloom asks.
“He has canines.”
“Like winona?”
“Yes.”
“Well thats weird.”
“I think it pretty cool.” Scootaloo says.
I smile at her as I slowly eat my meal. They eventually turned to their own food as we all enjoyed the day.
“Wow I didn't know you could cook Rainbow Dash!” Scootaloo says with a full stomach.
She ruffles her mane again. “I can do everything squirt.”
They chuckle a little to themselves. I just enjoy this entire show they put on. Then I find my mind wandering to Rainbow. The way she held me in the water, the sweet scent that came off her fur. I then couldn't help but think of the others. How am I going to deal with all this. My smile vanished as my face end up in my hands as I just shake my head.
“Are you alright anon?” Rainbow asks. I was still deep in thought. “Hey girls. If you are all done eating, how about you start heading home now. It's getting kinda late.” I still didn't remove my face as I could hear the girls agree and walk off into the distance. “What’s the matter big guy?”
I felt Rainbow lay her hoof on my shoulder. I let out a deep sigh.
“I don't know what to do Rainbow.” I say as I look to her with some tears in my eyes.
“What’s wrong? You can tell me.” She says in a loving tone.
“Its.. It's just..” I can't find the words. Why does this have to be so hard. “I just don't know what to do anymore.”
I was taken by surprise when I found Rainbow kissing me. I slowly fall onto my back as she now lay ontop of me, our lips were still locked firmly. I slowly let my eyes fall closed as I just try to process this moment. She is kissing me in a very gently way, it feels so loving that it hurts. Rainbow breaks off the kiss and looks deep into my eyes. She is waiting, hoping, searching for something. In a moment I see her ear smack flat against her skull, she didn't find what she wanted.
I could clearly see tears forming in her eyes as she turns away, I didn't want her to feel like this. My mind goes blank as I just act on instinct. I put my hand behind Rainbows neck and pull her down to my lips again. It was now her turn to be surprised as she lets her eyelids fall closed. I have no idea what this all means but I don't care anymore. I feel good, really good. Better than I have in a long time.
I felt Rainbow run her tongue over my teeth. So I open my mouth to let her in. She jumped a little when her velvet like muscle grazed my canine but soon she was using her tongue to explore every part of my mouth. I was lost in awe on how sweet she tasted but soon found my strength to push her tongue back as we now wrestled each other for control.
We both broke apart gasping for air. A thin line of saliva connecting us both.
“T-that was awesome.” Rainbow states a little out of breath.
“Y-Ya.” I reply with just as much trouble catching my breath.
She pulls me into a hug. “I am so glad you like me!” She cheers.
I felt my heart drop as the others fill my mind.
“Rainbow.” I catch her attention with my serious tone. “There's a problem.” She seems to deflate at that but I continue. “I am not sure if you know this, but, the other girls like me as well.”
“How do you know?” She asks.
“Well.. Applejack kinda let me touch her cutie mark and Rarity may have felt me up when she was measuring me for clothes. I grabbed Twilight’s horn by accident and she didn't seem to mind, Fluttershy let me massage a cramp out of her wings and Pinkie kissed me..” I look back to find a very, very angry look on Rainbow’s face.
She flew off me. “Where are they?! I will clobber them for putting their hooves on you!”
I quickly got up. “Rainbow calm down!” She took some deep breaths as I tried to figure out where to take this situation next. I was coming up pretty empty.
“So what are you going to do about them?”
I let out a sigh. “I don't know Rainbow. That's what this whole thing was about. I don't know what to do and I don't know if..” I look at her a little hurt. “It's scary to think of what we are doing here.”
“What do you mean scary?”
“My people Rainbow, we never practiced interspecies relationships. The ones who did were either put in prison or ostracized from their community. It's just how we all grew up. I know I like you but it feels wrong.” I say a little dejectedly.
“Come on big guy, you are in a new world.” She says in that loving tone. She was right, I wasn't where I was before but it still didn't make it any easier. “So what do you think about the others? D-do you like them as well?” Rainbow asks hesitantly.
I stop and think for a little. “Of course I like them. It's just, do I like them more as friends? That I am not so sure of.” I scratch the back of my neck. “Lyra even told me about having a herd.” I let that slip.
“Lyra! You talked to Lyra about this!” Rainbow yelles.
“Well ya. She is very nice.” I let out a huff. “I can say she is my only real friend at the moment.”
“What, am I not your friend?!”
“No you aren't. I am pretty sure you made that very clear a few seconds ago.” I deadpan.
She chuckles a little. “oh, right.”
“It just. Some of them are really nice, but does that mean I like them more? I mean Pinkie is very sweet and she makes me smile, but do I really feel like I could pursue anything with her?” I then look at Rainbow. “That's if I even want a herd. I honestly don't even want to think about that right now.” I bury my face in my hands again.
“Hey it's alright big guy. If you don't want a herd now then that's fine.” she pulled me a little closer to her. “Can I be totally honest anon?” I give her a nod. “I want you all to myself for as long as possible.”
I chuckle as I rub my face a little. I look to see the night sky was slowly coming in.
“I guess it's my time to go.” I say as I stand to my feet.
Rainbow quickly looks around. “I- do you want to stay with me?” She asks hesitantly.
I shook my head. “Rainbow we both know what Twilight said a couple days ago is still true. I can't live with you.” She lets out a snort. “but, we will figure something out right?”
She looks up to me with determination, giving me a swift nod. I was about to walk away when Rainbow pulls me into another kiss. For a while we sat there and let out tongues tie as we pour every ounce of our passion into it. We break away with a gasp again as she smiles at me. Before I could stop my head from spinning Rainbow took off into the sky. I sat there and try to take in what just happened..
I got a pony girlfriend... and I felt pretty good about it.
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