In life, the unexpected tends to have more surprises than you already believe would happen. The chance to see the extraordinary was right around the corner.

The world of magic would probably never cease to surprise you. With Celestia and Luna’s powers to move the sun and moon respectively, and Cadence’s power to bring love, magic was all around you. And that included the lands beyond the Equestrian border.

Japony, as you now knew, had magic that even you had never thought was practiced. You were still a bit confused as to how you arrived but one moment you were still in your home of Ponyville and a split second later... you aren’t... Instead, you were back in Japony.

Of course, you were still confused about how this happened, but you simply tried to enjoy yourself as Empress Hikari made you feel welcome from your sudden visit. Not to mention you had a sanctuary while your lovers back home cooled down. Replacing your workwear with a simple yukata and zori sandals, you took the time to seek out a few stores you hadn’t seen since your last visit.

Looking at some very exquisite pottery and glasswork, your head was still plagued by what happened after you arrived.

*few hours before unknown location*

You couldn’t remember how long you were out, but the light blinded you and made you feel dizzy. In seconds, you passed out but only briefly as you found out something was blocking your airways.

Regaining consciousness, you wondered why you couldn’t breathe before you suddenly felt something entering your nose. You quickly woke up as you tried to climb up for air, desperately gasping as air bubbles floated up from your mouth. Reaching up, you quickly pulled yourself up and out from where you were.

“AH HAH! WHA- HAH!” you gasped a few deep breaths as you surveyed your surroundings. Looking around, you saw you were somehow underwater... Thankfully it wasn’t deep, as the water level wouldn’t reach your knees if you stood up. Looking around, you wiped the water from your eyes as some of it clouded your sight. Once they were clear you looked to the side.

There stood a slightly terrified and confused mare dressed in a regular yellow kimono. She held a small clipboard as she leaned back and stared at you with a horrified expression.

“Uh... hi...” you blankly said, still just as confused as her.

“Hi...” she replied.

You slowly stood up as you looked around. The room looked to be some sort of small office or a waiting room. Where you stood you could see you were in a small koi pond.

You cleared your throat as you wanted to at least ease the tension before you asked some very important questions.

“Um... First off, where am I?”

The mare calmed down and answered you.

“You are in the grand castle of Japony... Now, may I ask you why the great hero is in one of our koi ponds?” she asked.

You tried to come up with an answer, but then again, you didn’t know how. It didn’t even help as you felt one of the koi fish was in your pants leg. “I... can’t explain that...” you said, shaking your leg as the fish fell out.

The mare had to hold her lips when she saw the fish fall out of her pants to keep herself from laughing.

Just as you were about to ask another question, the doors to the entrance opened for a familiar face to greet you.

“There you are!” the voice echoed as you recognized it almost immediately. Looking at the entrance, you smiled as Silver, now sporting a growing belly and dressed in a kimono for pregnant mares, walked in.

“Silver-sama, shouldn’t you be resting?” the young mare spoke up, worried for Silver’s health and the safety of her kit. The young kitsune just waved her hand as she turned to you, a face she hadn’t seen in months.

“Hey, let’s get you some warm clothes so we can talk without you looking like an idiot,” she stepped to the side and guided you to the changing room.

*a few minutes later*

After quickly changing into a clean white yukata, you let Silver take you for a tour around the castle walls. Because of her pregnancy, Empress Hikari wanted Silver to give birth here at the castle as she wanted to see the birth of another kitsune cub. Though Silver wanted to give birth at the dojo, Hikari had convinced her to do so at the castle.

You then asked how she and the clan were doing, as well as about Grandmaster Yama’s health. Sadly though you learn that as strong as Grandmaster Yama was, his condition was slowly growing worse. But given how he passed his title on to Silver, she promised to honor her word; once he’s passed, he wishes to be buried atop Hikano Mountain with his mate.

“Grandmaster Silver... Huh. That has a nice ring to it,” you commented.

She smiled as you then asked how are you here though as you thought magic teleportation at this magnitude is fairly difficult.

Silver explained that despite its difficulty, it wasn’t impossible. Japony has always had such magic buried deep and when it came to her empress, she could do just about anything.

With it turning into a game of twenty questions, you then asked if Hikari really that powerful as Silver explained that Hikari once faced Celestia one-on-one centuries ago. Why such a fight occurred was still a mystery and Hikari refused to elaborate it to this day. Since you were still doubting that it was true, Silver rolled her eyes and showed you a portrait of Celestia and Hikari facing off together.

“What the... How come I didn’t see that last time?”

“Because you were too drunk and busy f!#king our brains out to notice.”

You blushed at that as Silver laughed before she explained how you were there. Empress Hikari only used this spell as this special scroll teleportation spell used spell parchment paper and ink to teleport whoever received the scroll. She could teleport anyone she wanted to the castle... Although there was a slight miscalculation of the spell. While it does send whomever Hikari is seeking to the castle... she doesn’t have control of where in the castle they’ll end up. It turns out every stone, woodwork, vase, and even the plants, was infused with copious amounts of magic due to being on one of the largest magic reserves of the land.

The short version is that whoever gets the scroll could be sent to any part of the palace. Your being in a koi pond wasn’t the first time, and probably wouldn’t be the last time, as compared to the last one it was better than the alternative. According to Silver, when the scroll summoned another poor soul, they were sent into a large hot pot in the kitchen where the chefs were right in the middle of cooking. It just wasn’t his day.

You scrunched up, all the more grateful that you landed in a pond. But your expression shifted to a smile when Silver’s pregnant belly caught your eye.

“Is it a Todd or a vixen?”

She rubbed her belly. “It’s twins... both vixens,” The thought of having a kit was one thing, but two...

You asked her when she was due, and Silver assured you that it wouldn’t be long at all, which, again, is precisely why they brought you here with that scroll magic. She and Empress Hikari wanted to make sure their baby daddy was right beside them when they gave birth.

Silver scoffed. “Believe me, you should have seen her reaction when she found out.”

Apparently, the moment the young kitsune found out she was pregnant, she was summoned to the castle a few months back. When she met with the empress, she was the only one to know of her pregnancy. Hikari found out that she was feeling ill all this time and that one day she summoned her personal doctor to her chambers. She didn’t want her citizens to fear what was yet to come. However once the doctor confirmed she was pregnant, she almost fainted.

You were both smiling... while also fearing for your life. The thought that you would have to tell your family that you’ve gotten another, no... a powerful being of a distant land pregnant... Oh boy, you’re a dead man. You tried to calm yourself and think of something else to keep your mind off your furious family back home.

Something else crossed your mind. You remembered that the kitsunes, like the alicorns, were a dying race and no mortal could impregnate them. So how did you succeed?

‘How can this be possible? Granted I’m not normal, I know that, but... How can I impregnate rare beings like alicorns and kitsunes?’ you questioned yourself as so many questions raced through your head.

In the past, you didn’t care much. The joy of becoming a father for the first time when Luna had Night overpowered your curiosity as to how it was possible to impregnate such powerful beings in the first place. But now, you were pounding your head, hoping for answers. You did ask, though, if Silver and Hikari were both pregnant, who else knows?

Silver clarified that only a few staff knew and swore to keep their beloved empress’ pregnancy a secret. Hikari hadn’t met any delegates and she had to stay extremely careful over the gossip, especially since only a handful of those who could truly be trusted knew about the kits. Of course, they knew the consequences of breaking their vows of secrecy in the empress’ castle.

You don’t want to know what punishments Hikari would give out as you already knew about certain punishments the guards and other staff back home would be subjected to if information leaked out. You almost had nightmares after you saw what one guard had suffered after information about Celestia’s cake addiction made it to the public. Poor idiot.

Silver sighed. “This is bigger than you think. I’m not sure how your land was to react when your princesses were announcing their pregnancy, but here it might be different.”

Hearing that you do remember what it was like the first few months of their pregnancy was announced. From what Luna and Celestia had explained, after they revealed their pregnancy, so many high-class ponies had the nerve to become a stepfather and marry into the royal family. It went on for three months, but apparently, Celestia and Luna received letters of death threats to their foals, claiming they should be born of royal blood and not the blood of commoners.

Luna had explained it was not uncommon, as even royal families were very stubborn and while they may send these letters, they were more bark than bite. To harm an unborn foal whether commoner or royalty many wouldn’t dare and even some of the coldest-blooded mercenaries and killers in the world wouldn’t accept the coin. You were a bit skeptical as there is always some animal that would do anything for a coin if given the chance.

Silver does explain that when it came to the Japony’s nobles, they might not seem like it, but they’re far more vile in the shadows than the ones in Equestria. From what she had gathered from her sources, if the country of Japony found out their empress was pregnant, chaos would reign down. Many suitors would want blood and answers as to who the kits would be. Adding to the fact Hikari was a kitsune, one of the world’s rarest species, would only spark more fire if the world found out she had been, quote on quote, ‘poisoned by the spawn of a commoner’. It would only lead to a dark path where Hikari was ready to burn any bastard who wished to bring harm to her kits.

You truly disliked the idea of anyone harming foals regardless if they were yours or someone else’s. To punish a child because of your family’s mistakes is downright disgusting.

Silver does reassure you that they’ve kept it a secret so far and that even the ninjas and the folks of the town won’t let anything happen to their leader’s kits. The royals may have their money, but the empress has love for her people. That’s worth more than all the gold in the world.

You and Silver walked through a long hallway before stopping at a large double sliding door. “Here is the room you’ll stay in for the time being.” Silver opened the door and your jaw dropped.

The room looked lavish as it held a regular-size futon with a pillow and blanket and a large dresser with a changing screen and mirror. While it may not sound like much, the large light screen leading to a balcony that overlooked the land was truly breathtaking. You can see the village, the mountains, and even the valley that was once called the death zone as the balcony showed practically the beauties of the empire. Entering, Silver smiled as you were more amazed at the scenery before walking over to the dresser. You didn’t notice as she pulled out some clothes for you to wear.

“Here, the empress had also taken the liberty of getting you some clothes for your arrival,” she states handing you some clothes.

The empress must have known your taste as she made sure her best seamstresses worked their magic on your clothes. Giving you aren’t the flashiest nor do you mind, but you had to say the yakuta blew your mind. Decorated in cracks and blooming cherry blossoms, you almost felt guilty unraveling it.

“Are you sure Empress Hikari won’t mind?” you asked. “These look almost too beautiful.”

Silver flashed her trademark smirk. “What? Too colorful for you, human? You should have learned from the last visit how our people here love to show the colorful side of our culture.”

She had you there, as, despite your limited time here, you were still a victim to their sense of fashion.

You thanked Silver as she looked away while you changed into the new clothes. Outside your room, you and Silver didn’t notice as a figure stood overhearing the conversation. A straw kasa hat with a beautiful veil covers the figure’s face as they wonder if they will really have the chance to meet you. They then pulled out an elegant fan as they left hanging onto the hope that they would indeed get their chance tonight.

*present-day market area*

“Such beauty...” you smiled as the town didn’t look like it had changed much since your last visit. Although you figured not much since it has only been a few months.

Today, you were wearing a simple yakuta with one of the popular kasa straw hats Silver had recommended to you as she stood at your side. Dressed in a beautiful kimono, she also had a special belt to help with her pregnant belly as you made sure she didn’t strain herself. When you came to a stop, you gently put a hand on her belly.

Silver smiled at the gesture but... let’s say some folks weren’t too happy. None of those negative folk, of course, were among the many beautiful mares and bipedal animals that were giving you the same bedroom eyes as last time upon recognizing you as their hero. You've already gotten your name spread throughout the town as you had towns folks offering gifts for you but you declined as you are just happy everyone is safe now.

Silver couldn’t help but smile at your selflessness as it’s rare to find such a kind-hearted stallion like yourself.

After meeting with a few more shop owners you and Silver stopped to admire the crafts work of a local pottery owner.

Various pots, pans, dishes, and even utensils were beautifully crafted you were amazed at the various patterns and etchwork in the metal pieces.

‘Rarity would love to get some ideas from such beautiful pieces.’ You carefully examined the work of one of the plate sets. As you scanned through the various wares, one thing did catch your eye.

Right beside the pottery, you saw a small wooden sign leaning against a stand. The sign had both Japanese and English translations for tourists. It said ‘please duck from flying pots’ in big bold letters.

You tilted your head as to what that was supposed to mean. “Your artwork is so beautiful, but why do you have a sign saying duck from flying pots?” you asked as you went back to admiring more artwork.

The owner, a middle-aged stallion who sat behind the counter, smiled as you admired the work of his craft. He was about to speak when you asked him about the sign, but it was a little too late.

“YOU IDIOT!” a loud voice echoed from behind as the first instinct for the owner was to duck. Almost like he predicted, a large pot missed his head and connected with another.

Smashed right square against your forehead, you immediately dropped the small tray you were examining as the owner caught it. You, well... you now know how heavy clay can feel against an exposed skull. Falling back, you landed hard as your back hit the pavement.

The owner sighed as he bowed and walked back inside his shophouse. One of the other vendors sighed too at seeing you lay on the ground.

“Welp, she killed another one...” a passerby walked past, almost like this was a reoccurring thing.

You groaned in slight pain. This wasn’t the first time something hit your head, but damn, that pot left you seeing stars. You mostly felt like that when Tia or Luna boob-smacked you in the face for pissing them off.

Silver shook her head and rolled her eyes. ‘And that’s supposed to be the idiot who knocked me up.’

Everyone stared at you, as they didn’t want to move you and make it worse. Thankfully, one brave soul took the chance to check on you.

“Are you okay, mister?”

The one reaching out to you was a small bunny in a blue kimono holding a small ice pop in one hand and his mother’s hand in the other. The said matron, who was just as concerned as everyone else, only watched as you twitched in pain from the sudden hit in the head.

As they debated whether or not you were all right, the young bunny had an idea that was quite innocent because of his age. Walking over to you, he lowered his favorite ice pop and placed it over your head.

The sheer coldness from the ice pop was enough to wake you up as you immediately stood up.

“Oh...! T-that’s cold...” you shivered as you wiped where the vase had hit you before looking at the rabbit and his mother. “Thanks, little one.”

The young bunny nodded and smiled as you chuckled a bit as there was a first time for everything. Especially when it comes to YOUR life. After making sure you weren’t bleeding you still had a nasty headache but not some ice and a few painkillers would help.

Silver watched the whole ordeal wrap up with a sigh. She honestly thought you had ninja reflexes. “Hey, what happened? Did going back to Equestria make your reflexes that of a sloth?”

You chuckled. “Well, no, but I wasn’t expecting a pot flying at me. It’s not something you see every day and for one thing...” You turned to the pottery owner’s wife who was now standing outside after her husband got her to come out. “...she’s got quite an arm.”

The mare grumbled a bit with a small blush as she pointed at her husband. “You develop that after living with an idiot for 15 years straight...” she said as her husband bowed, apologizing on his wife’s behalf.

After clearing out all the issues and, of course, receiving an apology from the store owner’s wife, you and Silver decided to head to the food market area to grab something to eat. You’ve been here during your last trip, but you were still amazed by how many restaurants, bars, and food stands were lined up.

Some of the foods looked delicious, others you were a bit skeptical about. Granted you love seafood, but... when the food was still moving, that’s where you draw the line.

One food vendor who was serving fresh squid held out a small ink squid bowl as you examined the food. Grabbing the squid, you scrunched up at the food staring back at you.

“Uh, be careful with that one they tend to-” Silver tried to warn you, but it was already too late.

In seconds the squid squirted its ink, but you justified your claim to the young kitsune about how your reflexes were still strong by moving out of the way, causing the ink to spray Silver instead.

“Oops...” you chuckled lamely as you were now staring into the eyes of pure murder. Silver growled in anger as the ink slid off her face and onto her favorite kimono. Suffice it to say, you almost ended up with a broken nose afterward.

You spent the next few minutes rubbing your nose as Silver thanked the vendor for providing her with a clean rag to wipe herself off. Her kimono would have to be washed, but at least she looked better than before.

“Okay, that one was on me...” you muttered, wiping the last bit of nose blood. “And I don’t blame you so much for doing it... as I blame myself for not anticipating it...”

“You’re still an ass human...” Silver grumbled and puffed out her cheeks as you both walked down a few more stands. Some vendors offered a bit more easy-to-eat samples of their wares as you tasted fresh fruits and vegetables. You were amazed as you also tasted some fresh-cut bamboo and some cherry plums that you never had the chance to try.

At your next stop, some delicious-looking samples were being handed out by another young rabbit. Your stomach was growling again. The samples were small but the small cup bowls had something to wet your taste buds. The small bowls looked to have some rice and some type of meat-like pieces covered in an aroma sauce.

“Those look delicious,” you said, trying not to drool at how good they smelled.

“Try some... Freshly made. Be warned, though, they’re hot...” The bunny vendor held out the tray, offering you to try. You could tell the buck was still getting used to his job.

You couldn’t resist as you grabbed a bowl and brought it close to your face. The smell was a bit strong, but it was too much not to resist. It was like a mixture of fresh peppers and spices whiffed your nostrils as you held it close.

Silver smiled as her attention turned to the sign right next to the vendor. That smile immediately vanished as she read the sign and looked at the bowl you were about to eat from.

“WAIT! WAIT! THAT’S-!” Silver tried to cry out, hoping to stop you as she realized what you were about to eat.

Sadly, though, you were too hypnotized by the smell to notice her trying to stop you and you already downed the small bowl in your mouth. Although it was a bit more than you could handle, you still managed to down it all in one go. Gently chewing on the sample, you were basking in the afterglow as the spices and the texture were truly...

SPICY!!

Immediately after the first few bites, you were hit with a heavy feeling of heat as the meat melted... but so did your taste buds.

Your face immediately turned red as you tried to breathe through the heat; your eyes began to water as you were trying to breathe normally, but the heat was too much. After a few more seconds, you raised your head up in the air as you let out a loud scream, fire erupted from your mouth as you couldn’t take it anymore

Racing for the nearest water source, you didn’t care if you got wet as you dove your head into a large fountain and gulped as much water as possible.

Silver rubbed the bridge between her eyes as if this was partially her fault. The sign beside the vendor said mapo tofu, which was one of the hottest tofu around here. If that wasn’t enough, the tofu itself was covered in the hottest pepper in all of Japony.

“A happy customer!” the rabbit child smiled and clapped his hands as this was a typical reaction when serving his samples, especially to tourists coming to try their cultural cuisines.

As you finally came up to breathe, the spicy feeling was slowly going down as you turned to the vendor.

“I’LL HAVE A FULL BOWL OF THAT PLEASE!” you smirk holding out a finger, wanting to try more.

Silver just stared at you, flabbergasted at what you just said as the vendor gave a thumbs up and went inside to grab another bowl for you.

*several minutes later*

After finding a place to eat, you and Silver sat in silence, finding the chance to relax after such an eventful stroll through the market area.

You sat the bowls to the side, as despite what happened, you had a good time with Silver. Given the fact you were quite the idiot, you still were glad you didn’t embarrass yourself anymore than you could.

Silver maintained her place beside you as she gazed at her large pregnant belly. While today was a bit more than she would have anticipated, she was happy to be near you. It wouldn’t be long at all before her two new bundles of joy were welcomed into the world. While she had been preparing for this day, the idea of having a new life as a mother was still a bit terrifying. She was a little afraid of failing as a good mother and prayed she could do whatever was necessary for her kits to live a peaceful life.

Seeing the concern in her eyes, you placed a hand on hers and squeezed it. She returned the gesture as you both smiled. Turning back to the horizon, you both found a good spot to look over the land.

“So... how’s the clean up in the forbidden land?” you asked.

“The land is healing quite well... We’ve already made several burials and blessed plenty of areas that were heavily tainted by the land’s black magic,” she stated, her eyes on the land that was once plagued with bad omen.

You then learned that the forgotten city was being destroyed and those who perished would finally be able to rest now. Since the clean up would take a long time, the demolishing of the city would be best as the area would only bring bad omen if it continued to stand. The soil around it would be the inhabitants’ final resting area as they would be buried with their belongings and the gold would serve as their means to pay to the heavens.

You still had ways to go before you could grasp the Japonese culture, but you understood that when it comes to those who were lost, it only seemed more respectful to have a token to the afterlife. The villagers wouldn’t need to worry about money as thanks to your generosity, many homes were being made and businesses had the means to stay afloat.

“However while the town is thankful for the tribute and the teardown of the forgotten city, we still have to deal with those who try to make more progress,” Silver sighed. Since word of tearing down the forgotten city has spread, Empress Hikari has been given requests to build the city into something more. Some royals wished to make the land into a museum or some sort of hotel. One even suggested a casino, given all the gold that the city had in its vault would, according to what those snobs said, ‘be wasted if given to the dead who couldn’t use it’. Oh, how angry Hikari was; even Silver couldn’t imagine her empress to show her more angry side.

Honestly, you didn’t want to imagine as you’ve seen Celestia and Luna plenty of times, and that was more than enough to teach you what happens when you mess with immortal beings. While the progress was slow, you were glad it was going well. Still, many folks would take time to use the land as a means of traveling given how it’s been so long since any good news has come to that part of Japony. Even so, they were optimistic and didn’t mind waiting until it was deemed suitable to make it habitable.

You did offer Equestrian help on helping to speed progress in cleansing the land, but the citizens of Japony insisted on doing this their way. You had to respect their decision, but if they did end up needing your help, your offer still stands.

Silver was a bit smitten about your offer, as to have someone from foreign lands care about fixing their problems was admirable. You smiled as it just wasn’t in your nature to leave those in need and that in order for the world to heal, everyone needed to work together to make it happen.

“You’re a clumsy oaf... but you’re one with a big heart.” Silver leaned in and kissed you deeply. “What is your goal here?”

You took a deep breath as you looked back at the horizon. “My goal... My dream is to one day build a society for not just ponies to live in... But for all species regardless of where they’re from. I aim to build a dream of uniting both young and old, traditional and modern, in sickness and health, and most of all. peace and war. I dream of building a land where we all can live together in harmony. Instead of hating and combating for such resources, we can share and understand each other, to better ourselves as a unity and perceiver against all odds.”

That goal did seem almost impossible, but Silver saw that fire in your eyes. She’s only seen those who wished to accomplish their goals while they train. To see it in eyes as serious as yours surely must have meant that your dream was more than just that.

Silver leaned over and rested his head on your shoulder.

“That’s a very noble goal... but we can both agree that it’s a difficult one… one that will take ages for any progress to show” She admits both intrigued but concerned at the same time

You smiled and patted her head. “So is being a grandmaster... Grandmaster Silver.”

Hearing that, Silver blushed a bit but kept smiling. Despite your dreams and goals being different, you could both agree both roads would be filled with challenges, but your eyes were set on making and becoming what you both dreamed of.

*several minutes passed sunset turns to nightfall*

As the stores began to close and many residents turned in, it was time for you and Silver to return to the palace. You hoped to speak with Empress Hikari on the subject of her kits, but for now, you just wanted to make sure Silver got home safely

“Human, I’m fine. You don’t need to worry so much about me,” she complained as you helped her up some of the steps leading to the palace. Given the fact she was pregnant, she argued about needing help in walking up a few steps. You laughed as you didn’t want her to strain herself or the kits she was carrying, as she shouldn’t be putting much pressure on her body.

Seeing that you weren’t going to lose this argument, Silver accepted some degree of help, but not so much that it made her look weak.

‘Man, she’s almost like RD and AJ when they sprained their legs and wings...’ you mentally sighed as you remembered a bit back those two gave you much grief when you offered to help them with their said injuries. Just the thought of trying to train or work in a pregnant state would be a hassle when the time came.

Walking up a few more steps, you both stopped as some commotion caught your attention.

You swore you heard a few punches being thrown as you looked towards some of the few homes on the side leading to the palace. You watched as a lone pony fell to the ground, groaning in pain as a mare raced up to his side.

“You little bastards got some nerve!” a gruff and drunk voice echoed from the small crowd as you and Silver watched intently as the group circled the couple.

“And we told you we weren’t paying you! You are nothing but thugs and w-” the mare spoke up only to be slapped by what looked like the leader of the group.

That couldn’t go unpunished. Seeing the couple in trouble, Silver immediately tried to jump in, but you stopped her. She also didn’t get the chance to speak up as you waved her to step back before walking towards the group.

As the couple were completely surrounded by the thugs, they didn’t show any fear as their assailants brandished a few weapons of their own. Just then as the group closed in, a young fox boy from outside the group rushed in.

The small tod brandished a wooden katana and raced in front of the couple. With a glare that was quite fierce for his age, he held his weapon out waiting to strike at the group.

“LEAVE MY MA AND PA ALONE!” the todd demanded and lunged out with his katana overhead to strike at the leader. Unfortunately, he was able to catch the weapon midswing.

The little fox boy gasped as the leader picked him up and threw him to his parents. The mother and father quickly shielded their son as the leader laughed at the boy’s feeble attempt.

“Little brats like you should know better than to mess with grown-ups!” the leader laughed as he raised the todd’s katana at them. The family braced themselves for the strike as they closed their eyes... but none of them felt anything.

The sound of his parents gasping caught the fox boy’s attention as he opened his eyes and looked up. He gasped next as to what he was now looking at.

You’ve had enough of this and couldn’t stand to see a family in trouble, nor the fact that this bastard was about to strike a kid. You had admired the tod’s bravery, but this was a bit more than he could handle.

You managed to catch the katana in your tight and angry grip, effectively stopping the heartless stallion from hitting his intended target. The leader stared at you long and hard before you swiped the katana out of his grasp.

Twirling it with a few fancy moves, you turned to the small fox boy who was watching you, amazed.

“May I borrow this for a moment?” you asked. All the tod could do was nod.

“HEY! STAY OUT OF THIS FREAK! UNLESS YOU’RE TIRED OF LIVING!” the leader shouted in anger.

Your smile quickly turned back into a frown as you stared at the thugs with the angriest of faces. Just from looking at you, the hostile group’s once smug expressions changed to concern.

Twirling the katana, you walked around the group of thugs. “Who the hell thinks it’s a good idea to harm a family and to strike a kid just for defending his parents? What makes you so tough?” you asked with venom in your tone.

Usually, you kept your anger at a low and maintained tone, but when it came to the abuse of children, that was your breaking point.

The thug scrunched up in anger as you stopped and stared at them.

“ANSWER ME!” you shouted, and this time the thugs seemed worried as you didn’t hold back the bit of anger you had for these bastards.

The leader growled, enraged that you were trying to scare them. “YOU BASTARD! I’M THE NEW CHIEF OF THE RAIDERS AND THIS LAND WILL BE OURS AGAIN!”

‘Huh? New chief?’ You raised an eyebrow as you didn’t hear a new warlord was being made.

Apparently from what you learned from Silver, even though most of the raiders were caught and executed, there were still a few stragglers out in the world. Some tried to form new gangs or tribes in different areas or towns, but without the resources and, of course, the fact that Empress Hikari’s guards were still searching for them and were better equipped, their numbers were more laughable than threatening.

This thug who was the ringleader of the gang failing miserably to take Bloodshot’s place began to boast about himself. He went on about how because Bloodshot’s clan has diminished many others are working on making a new order that rivaled the once bloodthirsty war tyrant and that he would be the one to lead them to fame and riches. The thugs cheered for their leader, but you couldn’t believe the bastard’s stupidity. Even Trixie has learned to limit her boasting.

“SO MONKEY FREAK-!”

“Human.”

“Uh, what?”

“I’m a human, sir, and it’s unfortunate for you that I have to crush your dreams but I won’t allow you to hurt any more villagers. They’ve suffered enough with Bloodshot’s reign and I’ll be damned to let you continue his work,” you stated.

The head thug scoffed. “Oh? And what do you plan on doing lil hooman?” He snapped his finger as one of his lackeys walked up to you. A bit hefty on the belly side, he popped his neck and charged at you without warning.

You sighed as the big idiot charged right at you but oh well it can’t be helped.

Just as he was just an inch from you... you brought him back down to earth.

Without warning you snapped your leg up straight at your target. Your heel makes a connection with his lower jaw. The force from your kick sends him doing a back flip before landing right on his back.

Once he hit the floor, he quickly grabbed his jaw.

“M-M-M-MAH JAWH!!” he screamed out in pain, blood spilled out as he clenched his jaw from where your heel connected.

Rolling around in pain, the other thugs watched in shock as their biggest member was rolling around in pain bleeding from his jaw. All the other witnesses were just as shocked that you took such a huge stallion down with minimal effort.

Holding your leg out, you slowly put it back down. You then kicked off your Zori sandals before you stood there barefoot.

“My apologies about that. My kicks are a bit much, but can’t be helped.”

You popped a few of your joints as you wanted to make sure you were warmed up before the fight. If that’s what you could even call it. You bounced a few times to get the blood flowing before settling down with the katana out, ready to strike.

“All right, I’m warmed up. Who’s next?”

That signaled the others to charge out at you.

You didn’t hold much back as you were able to dodge; their feeble attempts only made it more pathetic. Hell, you’ve fought mindless killers with more skill than what these hooligans had to offer, a thought that crossed your mind as you jumped out of the reach of one of the katanas swiping at your head. You kept dodging before you used your katana and swiped at a few thugs. Although it was made of wood, the katana made up for it in terms of durability and strength. You could tell this wooden katana was made with much passion as you were able to knock each thug without missing a beat.

As several thugs tried to stand up from your attack, Silver saw an opportunity to jump in or at least help.

Kicking one of the thugs towards Silver, she didn’t waste the opportunity. As soon as the thug got up from his spot, she reached out. Grasping the thug’s right arm, Silver held the wrist out to the side fully extended.

“What t-” He tried to break free from Silver’s grasp, but all he succeeded in doing at that next moment was scream in pain.

Without warning, Silver with her free hand and some force and momentum, struck right at the elbow. Forcing her palm to bend, the arm snapped outward as the elbow broke. No blood spilled out, as Silver made sure not to break his arm so badly that the bone protruded out – feeling his arm snap outwards was more than enough.

Once she snapped the arm back, you heard her call your name out from the crowd as you turned wondering what was wrong. Seeing Silver holding one of the thugs, it didn’t take long to realize what she had in mind.

‘Damn, Silver... You’re as bad as Rainbow...’ you grumbled as you rushed on over.

Silver smirked as, without warning, she palm-struck the thug in the back of the head. Sending the fool barreling towards you, you seized the opportunity. Bring your knee up, you land one blow right on his chest. The force sent him to the ground, but you didn’t stop there. Landing on top of him, you wanted to make sure he stayed down as you brought your knee right at the thug’s head.

That knocked him out cold.

Looking down you turned to Silver, who gave you a thumbs-up as she rubbed her pregnant belly.

“We’ll talk about this later...” you gave her a most unamused look as you returned to fighting.

After beating up the rest with the wooden katana, the thug leader was the only one left. He growled as you made a fool of him and his cronies. You twirled the katana a bit as you held your stance in the way your mentor had shown you. With your legs bent and your blade almost over your head you awaited for the thug’s attack.

“So unless you want to end up like your lackeys, how about you come quietly and surrender? Save yourself from the embarrassment,” you suggested, although you anticipated him to refuse.

“SCREW YOU! I’LL NEVER SUBMIT TO SOME FREAKISH MONKEY!” he roared. Pulling out his katana, you watched as he held it differently than most would. In fact, his stance looked nothing like those who are beginners.

You were a bit amazed at the way he held his katana in such a way before charging at you. You did snap out of it, as despite the stance being unique... so was your training. Awaiting the strike, you finally dodged as the thug leader slashed down at you.

Moving out of the way, you used your momentum and leaped up into the air. The gang leader was shocked as his strike didn’t hit and his face only grew worse as he looked up at you several inches up in the air. Once you were high enough, you came back and brought the katana right on his exposed head.

Gracefully landing on the floor, your strike sent the fool’s head straight to the floor. With the flooring being made of concrete, even you were surprised that you were strong enough to smash the stallion’s head through.

You were panting a bit as you stared down at the battered thug and knew it was finally over. You sheath the katana as though it were a real one before closing your eyes.

“HOLY SUNGODS!” a voice echoed as you looked around.

Before long you were surrounded by the townsfolk, who rushed in amazed at your skills. Being suddenly surrounded wasn’t a rare moment for you, but it was still a bit surprising.

“You fought like a real samurai. Are you sure you are not from here?” a random store clerk asked.

You stifle a chuckle but are assured that in spite of how much they might doubt you, you weren’t from here.

“You MUST be a samurai! There’s no doubt about it!” another onlooker exclaimed, as you tried to clarify that you were just here for sightseeing.

You continued smiling as you turned back to the small fox boy who just stared at you. Walking over you crouched down and held his katana out for him.

“Here. Thank you for letting me use it. My apologies if I cracked the woodwork,” you said as you swore you heard it crack a few times from how hard you swung it, but you were glad it didn’t break.

The fox boy reached out as he got off the ground with his family and thanked you for protecting them. There you get to learn that the fox boy was their neighbor’s cub who they adopted into their family. Apparently, before your arrival and Bloodshot’s demise, you learned that the family of foxes was attacked several years ago by Bloodshot’s raiders after they ransacked the streets. Since then they’ve been Fox Fire’s parents.

You gave your sincere condolences for Fox Fire’s losses. However, instead of showing sadness or fear, there was only curiosity and passion in those eyes.

What he said next made both you and Silver smile.

“I’m going to be strong like you... I want to be a samurai hero, too!” He bounced up in the air. now more passionate about training to be a samurai.

Hearing that you bowed in respect as you looked forward to him growing up into a strong warrior.

As stared down at the fox tod, you were then taken down... Hard.

“I GOT HIM! I GOT HIM!” a loud gruff voice echoed from the side.

Without warning, you didn’t react as you felt something heavy and metal slam against your side. Feeling the weight hitting you on the exposed side, you didn’t have time to respond with signs of pain nor try to find balance as you were immediately slammed straight to the floor.

“STAY DOWN!” another gruff voice echoed as the weight only worsened.

Silver, who was just inches away, witnessed you get tackled by the village guards, who were dressed in a traditional style, but modern armor made of special steel and bamboo that was both light and durable. However, the wearer was a bit more for you. With one holding you down, another without warning jumped on top of you before a third one brought his elbow down on you.

Yup, you were one foot in the grave as these foolish guards had flattened you worse than what you did to the thugs.

‘Seriously? ’ you thought, your thoughts showing no more emotion than your face.

Dazed from the slam, you stayed on the ground for a few seconds before you pulled up to your feet, your arms bound behind your back. Just before you were going to be pulled to jail the townsfolk stepped in.

“Hey! He’s not a thug. He’s the hero you jock idiots!” one of the villagers screamed out.

“Let him go...” Silver chimed in as she pointed out the knocked-out thugs on the ground. Her voice was quiet, but full of rage. “These idiots passed out are the real thugs. Take them.”

“Are you sure Grandmaster Silver?” one of the guards asked; at least he knew who Silver was.

Silver nodded as the guards looked at one another before finally letting you go. Just as they let you go, you fell face-first to the ground.

“Is he okay?” one of the guards asked as that reaction isn’t common while on duty.

Silver sighed. “Yeah, he’ll be fine. He’s more thick-headed than you think.”

You really thought you should have been mad. Did these guards SERIOUSLY confuse Japony’s hero with a common thug? You honestly thought Silver would have blown her stack in your place after seeing you get detained, but she amazed you by somehow keeping it in.

Returning their attention to the thugs, one of the guards walked over to the leader and sighed. What he said next did answer some questions. Apparently, the ringleader was an ex-member of the royal mist team of special forces, but he was dishonorably discharged when word of his misuse of weaponry and power got out of control.

Falling from grace and turning into a mindless thug, was a sad waste of skill, to say the least.

Once the thugs were taken away, the family who were troubled by the disturbance came up; the husband held out a bag of coins.

“Here’s a reward for saving us from those horrible stallions.” He held out the bag for you to take, but you pushed the bag back to him.

“No need. You were in trouble and I couldn’t let them harm you and your family.”

The stallion, now amazed that you actually refused a reward, couldn’t help but smile that you deemed a stranger’s safety more important than bits.

“And they say some foreigners are greedy. Saying that they won’t lift a finger to help without reward.”

By now you had gotten over the guards’ stupidity, as shown by your smirk.

“and they say making huckleberries is created from mice” you retorted with a dumb fact you heard.

Sharing a laugh you and the husband bow for each other as you decide to call it a night.

Heading up the steps to the palace, Silver finally spoke up after everything that happened.

“You know, stud... I’m impressed with your skills. Despite your clumsiness, you still held your own and improved in your style since the last time you had fought.”

You noted and told me that after returning home you made sure to train your skills whenever you had the chance. Progress was slow, but it was better than nothing.

Walking up the steps, you passed a few very luxurious and very beautiful homes. Although some of these homes looked too much for your taste, you knew not to stand around or you might attract unwanted attention.

“HEY MONKEY!”

You spoke too soon.

You sighed as you turned your attention to a stallion walking up towards you. Dressed in what looked like an extravagant yukata and, to your point of view, a ridiculously oversized regalia-like royal hat, he walked over to you. He took a few steps in front of you before he tried to strike you. You stopped him as you didn’t have time to deal with these idiots.

“How dare you...” he spoke out as you dared to touch him, but you couldn’t care less what he thought. Yanking his hand away, he straightened up his posture.

“Do you not know the foolishness you’ve just shown us? Protecting that idiot family and for what? Kindness? Bah!” he snarled, spitting at your feet.

You grumbled as your distaste for snobbish royals was as strong as ever thanks to this bastard. You did explain the reason why you stepped in, however, to this supposed executive to the crown of the palace what you did was more barbaric than what one of ‘noble blood’ should be doing.

“Well, humor me. What would you have done?”

The executive chuckled. “Well since your pea brain hasn’t finally caught on and how our beautiful Silver is associating with the likes of you, listen up. My services don’t come cheap,” he chuckled, but you ignored them as he began his explanation on what he believed it took to be the perfect royal.

You felt like throwing up and Silver, too, was appalled at how the royal executive was trying to lecture you on how stallions must be a royal gem and be a force to be reckoned with. As with mares, it didn’t take much for the bastard to finish going through with how a mare should be. You can’t believe there are ponies who still think that about mares and stallions, and yet, he’s being ruled over by a female. He then goes over to how poorly you dressed as wearing such clothes right in front of royalty only shows signs of disrespect

“Do you even hear yourself? All I see in front of me is another hypocrite full of idiotic ideals. What I do and wear in my free time is my business, since you can’t get that in your thick pricy skull of yours,” you insulted the stallion as he was taken aback.

“And again, for your information, what I did was a bit... harsh, but it was necessary to save that family. I wasn’t going to let them get hurt NOR let that bastard take a swing on that poor little fox because I did nothing.”

The executive retorted back. “AND YOU SHOULDN’T! YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO LET THE GUARDS DO THE HARD LABOR! THAT’S WHAT THEY’RE GOOD FOR! AND FOR THAT BRAT, ANYTHING HE WOULD HAVE SUFFERED WITHOUT YOUR INTERFERENCE WOULD HAVE BEEN HIS OWN FAULT FOR DISRESPECTING HIS ELDERS”

You couldn’t listen to any more of what this bastard was spewing out and neither could Silver, who so looked ready to cut the snob’s throat. Not wanting to spill blood, you grabbed Silver’s hand and you led her away from the executive. Already he was throwing a tantrum as you walked away.

What he said next made you double back to the bastard.

“You are supposed to represent us. You owe us that. If you’re not going to listen, but that family you defended will take responsibility for the scene you caused,” he said with a smug look on his face.

Hearing that, you stopped from where you stood. Silver was a bit confused as she knew executives are all talk then bite however something felt off after you heard that sentence.

She could feel something radiating from you as you stood there, something dark was rising deep inside and she could feel it.

You turned your head towards the executive who still had that sly smirk on his face, but it quickly turned into a scared look as he saw your eyes. He began to shake uncontrollably as just from afar, he could sense the anger and rage you were radiating.

“Excuse me... What did you just say?” You held your hand out. A shadowy purple glow formed around the said hand and without warning, you shot your arm out. In an unlikely stretch your arm stretches out and grabs the executive by the neck. Still fully extended, you swished your arm to the side, slamming the executive against a tree. You then pulled your arm back and slammed him hard on the pavement before throwing him towards some empty trash cans.

Seeing that he’s had enough, you pulled him up until he was face-to-face with you. His lavish makeup was all dirty and bloodied from being tossed around, and you made sure he couldn’t escape your grasp.

“Like my new spell? I learned this when the last royal prick decided to pull the ‘I’ll hurt your family if you don’t do what I say’ stunt back home. Now, I’m only going to say this once, so listen. I don’t owe you anything... I don’t represent you at all. I represent the folks who wish to follow beside me. To accept me as their leader and to help guide them to a better future.”

The executive only shivered in fear as you stared down at him with anger in your eyes. “So remember that the next time you try to speak out your so-called ideals.”

You let him go as the executive runs away back to his house. You can hear him lock his doors as you sighed.

“Wow... that came out of nowhere...” Silver was now more interested in why you haven’t shown your magical side. She didn’t know if you had any powers since you used practical skills and brute strength, but she was nonetheless impressed.

Your hand returned to normal as you smiled. “Yeah. My apologies as I’ve yet to get this spell completely under control.”

Silver rubbed her belly. ‘Surely you two are gonna be full of surprises just like your daddy.’

Returning to the castle was less of a hassle as you and Silver were just in time for dinner. Two castle maids, both cats, were quick to show you to your table.

“Empress Hikari has ordered us to tell you that she won’t be dining with you, unfortunately,” one of them said as you looked at the spread. “She hopes you’ll understand.”

You didn’t mind, but you did hope to speak to her when the opportunity arose. The maid acknowledged your wishes and promised to keep you up to date. Alas, the food was ready and she didn’t want it to go cold.

Thanking both cats as you picked up a pair of chopsticks, you thought about what you should try first.

“Here, master, let me help you...” A kitty maid picked up a piece of tuna spread and placed it between her teeth. She hovered it right in front of your mouth as you blushed at this type of help.

You gulped as you didn’t want to seem rude and also the fact you can feel the air around growing thin as Silver already looked ready to kill.

Alas, your stomach was making the decisions instead of your brain.

Enjoying the tuna and the deep kiss from the purring maid you were able to eat and enjoy the spread as the maids help whatever they can. Normally this doesn’t happen back home as you wonder if this is a custom for maids to help feed the royals. Mind you though if you recall how the mane 6 reacted after the maids and dancers after the big feast were giving jealous looks when they took turns helping you still remains fresh in your mind.

You finally were able to enjoy your meal without help as the maids were called to help out in the kitchen. Thank god as now Silver was just seconds away from depriving her babies the chance to ever meet their father.

“I thought you didn’t like being a royal...” Silver gritted her teeth, having already finished grinding her chopsticks to dust with her grip. You gulped as she dropped what’s left of them onto the table; if you didn’t choose your words lightly, it would be your bones that she’d be breaking next.

“Correction: I said I don’t like abusing power. I already have much to be grateful for back home,” you stated.

Silver slowly simmered, but she still looked annoyed. You went on about how you were constantly surrounded by wealthy snobs when you visited Canterlot, and that you hated how stuck up they were. Even though you were the king, you didn’t need Canterlot funds; you made good money as a masseur, not to mention the riches you earned from your adventures. You weren’t about to abuse your wealth nor the power that the queens have given you. Using power to gain favors was the first step to losing the trust of those who desired to follow you.

Now, you did enjoy this relaxing treatment, but you still preferred the life of what the majority of royals labeled ‘the commoner’s way’, and that didn’t bother you. You’ve spent the entirety of your life in the world you were born in walking the streets and slums and were already used to others looking down and lumping you in with the garbage around you. In spite of your accomplishments over the years, you would never succeed in changing EVERYONE’S opinion of you; there would always be a fool who puts themselves above those who don’t share their wealth and status.

Silver had retracted her claws by now, understanding what you meant as even though she works for the empress she always had to deal with stuck up royals who believe to be a prize to claim. She hated how she had to be nice, so seeing what you did to that royal brought a big smile as you aren’t the type to let them walk all over you.

Changing the subject so as not to spoil the taste of the food you both talked about random moments you’ve never discussed before as you finished your meals. After your bowls were empty, you heard the sounds of rushing footsteps approaching beside you.

“Your Highness...” one of the maids bowed as you gave her your attention.

“What’s wrong?” you asked, more concerned because of that look on her face.

“Your Highness, please. We’re in need of your masseur skills.” She kept her head down as she spoke.

You then learned from the maid that one of the best spa massage workers was out recovering from a nasty head cold and the head master had sailed out of Japony to visit family on one of the neighboring islands. The trip was a 5 hour long wait to the shores and 2 hours by boat to the island.

Silver interrupted as she stated you weren’t here to work and the due date is almost here. The maid apologized again for the inconveniences, but she couldn’t help but ask for your assistance.

“It’s out of my hands, Grandmaster Silver...” She squeezed her dress.

“Surely there are other massage therapists that can do the job, am I wrong?” you asked.

“There are others, but... it seems she has requested the cherry blossom cleansing ritual and you’re the only one who’s trained to perform it.”

You bit your lip as that was indeed problematic. You’ve learned that the master, while teaching you of the ritual that only a few, not even 10, in all of Japony knew how to perform it, including you. This special technique was very delicate and even a few are given the chance to perform such a delicate spa technique.

Knowing that the master and his apprentice were the only ones that could perform it, that left you the only one around who knew the technique.

“Still though he’s here to spend time away from work and it would be invasive he has to wo-”

“I’ll do it,” you cut Silver off. She stared at you with confusion as you turned to her and smiled. “What? If it’s just a few clients, I’ll finish them up and be able to do it before the night comes.”

The maid bowed.

“Oh thank you. Thank you,” she smiled as you exchanged a kiss with Silver before standing up and following the dog maid to the spa section of the palace. With the palace being as huge as it was, you were glad to have someone to keep you from getting lost.

The maid shows you where the spa’s sections such as the waterfall sauna, lilypad hot tub and the steam room, as well as the store room where the towels, soaps and washing machines were all located.

As you mapped out the room’s locations, the best you could do was ask which of the clients would want the special blossom technique. The maid told you that there was only one today, but she was a very special client that frequents the castle and is a huge benefactor to Empress Hikari.

Hearing that, you knew now how important this was if the client even had Empress Hikari’s respect. All the more reason not to disappoint her.

“I can handle myself as long as I have my tools and my hands to work with. But I’d still like to know, what exactly does this client do for your empress?”

The maid filled you in that your guest was the right hand of the architect to Empress Hikari and was the reason why the country was able to keep tradition and help modernize into this new era for both landscapes and construction. She was why major constructions and restorations of the forgotten lands were being made and why the workers were being paid and getting the supplies needed to make this project work.

You were impressed at such a feat, quietly growing excited to meet a mare who could exchange ideas to help improve Ponyville residency.

“There’s more to tell, but it’s not my place to say it...” Being a dog, the maid’s tail wagged to show how much she admired your upcoming customer.

Seeing her reaction, you now wanted to meet her more than ever. She must be a beautiful and caring mare and you really hope to not disappoint her. Then again, that was your mission for all your clients.

The maid explained that the client has traveled to almost every city and country around the world and whenever she returned to the palace she would order a blossom cleansing to remove any negative energy she absorbed on her journeys. That is why it was of utmost importance to have someone who knew of the ritual. Despite being aware of her arrival, the incident with the apprentice was most upsetting. Thankfully you were here to help.

Before the prestigious customer arrived, you hurried to the lockers to slip off your zori sandals and swap out your casual yukata for one meant for spa work. Although it was similar to what you wore back home, you still wore a type of yukata shirt with some long baggy pants and only slippers.

Satisfied with how nice and proper your uniform was, you took a quick refresher to remember how the technique goes. You made sure to remember everything to the last detail, as each step was crucial to the technique. No shortcuts were out of the question, as you needed to know for sure which oils were required for the job.

Certain oils for each step were necessary, and the ritual flame and the cherry blossom were the main ingredients for the technique. The blossom that was thankfully provided, however, reminded you of what happened last time.

Back when you were being taught, you remembered as the master preparing the blossom told you that the flower was a type of special talisman that removes all of a client’s negative energy. While the fire was burning the blossom, it quickly got to work on breaking down that energy and prevent it from attaching to others. The technique was very delicate as the blossom must be handled with extreme care.

The blossom once out would begin its cleansing and you not only needed to be careful but also fast when placing it on the client.

The last time you saw the flower in the works, it immediately began to change color and slowly withered upon putting it in the flame. An almost gray smoke came out from the blossom as it burned. That, from what the master explained, was because an individual had been suffering from stress and anxiety. The cleanse would help him improve with his work and reduce his stress levels.

The next client who volunteered you learned had come from another town that was hit by several raiders. When the blossom was placed upon the client’s back, it immediately turned black. After putting it in the flame it sparkled like gunpowder was put in it. This symbolized stress and rage that was festering deep inside.

The client overheard this and admitted he was indeed angry from the constant attacks; you finally understood how important it was for the cherry blossom to cleanse the body.

Once everything was in order, all the oils, herbs and other essentials, you were ready. You sat on your knees in respect as per custom to Japony’s regulations and the maid announced the client’s arrival.

The doors slowly opened with a unique, but pleasant aroma as you bow your head to the ground.

“Welcome,” you said before introducing yourself and how you will be her masseur for today.

When you looked up, your client was indeed unique. Her body was covered in a beautiful pattern robe. But you couldn’t see her face because her head was covered by an elegant straw kasa with a veil attached to it. Even after the dog maid who brought her here gestured her to the cleansing room, she kept her face covered.

The same maid had told you earlier that the admired customer was quite secretive, so you assumed that also meant she didn’t allow just anyone the privilege of witnessing her beauty.

“It’s an honor to meet you. The maids have warned me that the master and apprentice are absent, so I was surprised that another knows of the cherry blossom cleansing,” your client said.

You nodded. “Yes. Both the master and his apprentice are gone at the moment, but I’ve been trained and given the rights to perform the ritual.”

Once your client saw your face through the veil, she gasped. “By blossoms soaring, it is you...!”

You looked around in confusion as you wondered what she meant. “Um... excuse me?”

Your client straightened herself for you. “Apologies, but unless my eyes are playing tricks on me, aren’t you the king of Equestria?”

You nodded, but were quick to reveal that you preferred your job as a massage therapist. You did work with Celestia and Luna when necessary, but they had far more experience in running the country.

She still hadn’t taken off her veiled kasa, but at least you were striking a conversation.

You and your client spend a few minutes getting to know one another. You learned she wasn’t from Japony per-se, but was born from a plains village on the other side of Japony and how it was only her and her mother. Their father abandoned them before she was born, but she didn’t mind. She grew up peacefully and was able to go to university with her scholarships. She’s always had a passion for architecture and loved traditional Japonese culture of which she combined into her career.

You understood as it was the same with your work career in massage therapy. You told her that before you came to Equestria you were a physical therapist, to which she asked why you didn’t reinstate your license. You replied that you could, but you love massage therapy as it played a major role in the medical field.

Already getting off topic, though, you believed it was time to begin the cleansing. Your client was a bit skeptical about revealing herself, as only the master has seen her without her veil and feared what you would be able to handle. You reassured her that you’ve seen plenty and to just relax.

She bowed her head as you turned to allow her some privacy. Letting her remove her robe, you wondered why she had to wear the veil. From what the maid had explained while you were getting the supplies, the client’s veil kept her beauty from being exposed as many said her looks would cause her many suitors to go insane. Some have even committed suicide just from looking at her, but you were skeptical on those claims. To have a client so beautiful that a witness would kill themselves seemed something of a dumb horror story.

You did hear your name being called from behind as you turned back. You now understood why the maids said what they did.

From what another maid told you, only a few have seen her without her veil and you now understood why.

It was like looking at a beautiful porcelain statue, as her fur glossed out like marble against her beautiful fur. Certain parts of her body had a tattoo of cherry blossoms as you tried to not stare at the bust that was a good rival for Fluttershy’s size. She covered most of herself with a towel, but your attention went directly to her face. Her face looked like it was carved and chisel to perfection as her semi-glossy pure turquoise eyes gleaned flawlessly. Her golden locks would rival Rarity’s mane, as they sparkled like stars, and finally while most horns stood straight, hers was curved like many of the other unicorn residents of Japony.

She was the picture of perfection and you were staring at an angel of pure beauty.

“Please don’t stare so much...” she whispered. “I don’t... I don’t need another insane stallion on my conscience...”

You snapped yourself out of it as you bowed with an apology. Despite her beauty, you at least have the decency to act more like a gentleman. You admitted for a moment you were captivated by her beauty and you now knew why stallions would go insane. However you wondered how far a crazy suitor would go to claim such grace as she.

She looked away. “That’s just it. I fear you might... want to harm me...” she scrunched up in fear as you kept your distance.

She goes through her explanation as before the veil, she had many suitors who have done bizarre and disastrous things for the sake of being hers. One suitor literally gave away all of his wealth, land, and even his own wife to another just to gain a locket of her hair. Another literally tried to take photos of her when she was asleep. And one even stormed into the castle with a butcher knife, demanding to kiss her beautiful lips.

You were quite flabbergasted at the mental stability of these suitors, but she didn’t stop there. Because of her beauty, she’s had many stalkers who’ve done almost everything to steal her away and some even went forth on harming those who knew her and demand to know what she looks like under the veil, which is why she keeps her connections to a minimum.

Her beauty has also gotten in the way of her work as back when she first started, most of the contacts were of the project leaders staring at her and saying ‘yes’ to every demand. She hated that and she knew she couldn’t get any work done if it continued. Her beauty has become her biggest curse which is why the veil, thanks to Empress Hikari, has helped her work in peace and for many to resist her beauty and focus on making progress.

You did ask why her beauty was such a problem as she finally simmered down.

“It’s because... I’m the direct descendant... of the great Mistmane...”

The name of the legendary hero who banished Nero during the Japony war repeated in your mind. Aside from that, you’ve heard of the story of Mistmane, however... you don’t remember anything about her having children. In fact, you learned she gave up her beauty to save the previous empress of her homeland but that’s all you were given.

Golden Bloom, currently your client’s name, told you not every tale could be mentioned in a book. In fact some believed that while she was studying she had fallen for a suitor during her teachings. However at the time because the roles were very biased after birth, the suitor ran off with their foal after word of her gave up her beauty. He then raised the foal in hopes of keeping Mistmane’s grace and memory.

Since then herself, her mother, and her grandmother before have always been beautiful to the point where living normal lives almost seemed impossible. Many suitors would ask or demand marriage and a lot of times, it was difficult to grow independent because they were considered trophy wives whose role was just to serve the master of the household.

Even her mother, who’s made a living as a model, had tried to control her life before she finally left her house and made herself who she is now. Her mother always told how beauty can bring riches, but Golden Bloom didn’t want that. She wanted to live a normal and prosperous life rebuilding and spreading Japony’s culture and bringing it back to the modern age.

You smiled as you could relate to what she was trying to accomplish and you could understand how such beauty like hers can hinder the mission. You did reassure her that when it came to achieving goals, you were struggling with your own.

After Golden Bloom asked you about your goal, you told her about how back in Ponyville, you had high ambitions in transforming it into a united town for all species to live together in harmony. Although you did have your share of those who believed that you would never make such a fantasy into a reality. You even had some who still dislike the idea of a monkey being a leader to a pony nation.

Appearances and status have always been an issue to get along with as many insisted on focusing on what they could see on the outside rather than in.

“So, I do understand what you are going through since I face it just by popping my head out the door,” you chuckled a bit as that seemed to help.

She slowly calmed herself as she hadn’t met another who could relate to her issues on this level. Your stories were different in several ways, of course, but you could compare your stories of the craziness you’ve endured over the years.

After sharing a few laughs, Golden was finally relaxed and ready for the cleansing.

“Okay... I’m ready...”

You bowed your head again as you turned away so she could get comfortable. Golden took her time to get into position as you waited for the signal.

“You may begin,” she called out

Turning around, you popped a few joints as you brought the cart with the necessities over. Putting on your mask and gloves, you got started with the cleansing.

To start things off, you pulled a small bowel and opened it to have two separate stones on both sides in different temperatures.

For stress muscles, you used the heated stones on the upper area as you placed some of the colder stones in the middle and some of the lower parts.

This would help relax the muscles so when the oils are applied it would help relax and calm the nerves. You waited for a few seconds as the stones changed temperature before moving on to step two.

With the stones still on your client’s back, you grabbed a brush and small bottle of essential oils. You dipped the brush and spread the oils around the rocks and up above Golden’s neck and down to her tailbone.

The oils would start working with the rocks, as was a crucial part of the cleansing. This helped to draw out the negative energy and remove them from small joints and scrunched up muscles and nerves.

The next move, again, was a bit easier, but was part one of a two-step process. Removing the stones, you opened another bowl and dipped your hands into it. Inside was a mixture of blossom leaves, lavender, herbs and some spring mineral water. Once your hands were soaked, you slowly began to massage Golden Bloom’s upper body. Gentle circles around the shoulders and up over to her neck, you traced downward in circular motion. That’s when part two came.

This part was truly tricky, as you needed a steady hand for this. Continuing on with the circular motion, you reached out and grabbed small acupuncture needles. Carefully and precisely, you gently poked at the key areas while you kept your other hand moving.

Naturally, you had to be extra careful when poking so as not to cause pain or discomfort as well as not to hit vital nerves and blood vessels. The process for this was to release unwanted negative gasses that form in certain areas the blossom might miss. These can develop overtime and cause pain and discomfort if not treated.

You repeated this for her upper shoulders before you stopped. It was time for the next step. Grabbing some candles, you placed each around your client’s back and lit them. Using some special parchment, you saw a symbol drawn on it as you hovered it over. With a lit incense, you burned the parchment. It quickly caught fire as you let the ashes land on Golden Bloom’s back.

This process helped keep the negative energy from escaping as the parchment symbol was part to draw out the energy for the blossom to absorb.

The next part was the most important part of the cleansing. The cherry blossom.

After burning the parchment, you drew some circles over your client’s back with the incense before you clapped your hands and began your prayer. The prayer would act as a barrier as you repeated the whole thing three times to make sure you were fully prepared. Saying it one more time for good measure, you were ready.

Reaching out to the small delicate bowl, you opened the lid. The cherry blossom bloomed beautifully as it was soaking in many types of herbs, minerals and various drops of different mineral and spring water from all over Japony. The flower must be placed on quickly as once removed from the bowl, it will begin to wither from the exposed air around.

Hovering the bowl, you steadily but quickly removed the cherry blossom and placed it on your client’s back. You took a step back as you said the prayer again while with some bells you grabbed after putting the bowl down and began to chime them. You didn’t chime them too loud or too fast as you gently motioned your hand.

This was where the blossom did its part. You stood there in amazement as you saw the results almost immediately after the cherry blossom was placed. Like hot steam coming out of rocks, you watched as gray smoke began to seep out. The cherry blossom absorbed all of it as whatever negative energy Golden Bloom was holding in was immediately being extracted from her body.

The smoke suddenly changed to a dull black color as the cherry blossom slowly withered and changed color itself. It slowly turned black, but you also saw a bit of purple as you wondered what that was supposed to mean. You would have to check it out as you wrote down in your notes on the different types of negative energy the patients had to endure.

You waited for several minutes as you made sure the cherry blossom had fully absorbed all the energy and was completely withered out. Seeing it turn black with a few shades of purple, you knew it was time for the finale.

You turned around as you grabbed a small ceremonial lamp that looked like a small temple. Inside the special ceremonial wood was already prepared and ready for transfer.

Using a new pair of gloves, you traced a symbol on both of your palms and wrists before it was time to remove the cherry blossom. Grabbing firmly and gently you carefully removed the cherry blossom off and placed it in the small lamp. Using one of the incense, you lit the firewood inside and closed the lamp door.

The fire took over at once as you watched the smoke emerge from the top. It was grayish in color, but with a hint of purple as it swirled in a beautiful manner. For the sixth time, you said the prayer as you turned back to Golden Bloom. All that was left was to clean any loose pieces of flower from your customer’s back.

“All right and... we’re done,” you smiled as that turned out better than you expected.

Golden slowly stood up from her seat as she let out a relaxed sigh. “Yes... you truly did do an amazing job. I only feel this great when the master performs it.”

It brought you joy to know you did just as good as the master. You thanked her for her praise as you then pulled out the notepad you had written down and went through the types of smoke as you still didn’t know what Golden Bloom was suffering.

Going through the notes ever so slowly, you finally found out why the smoke had turned purple.

“Miss Current... Have you been... depressed as of late?” you carefully asked. You were no therapist, but as her masseur and the one who performed the cleansing, you needed to make sure all of the blossom was ash before disposing of it. As was established many times, any lingering energy could and very much would attach to somepony else unless properly disposed of.

Golden looked away as the weight was lifted off her shoulders, but she still couldn’t get rid of the memory. “I’ve been... I’ve been trying to visit my mother... Sadly though, she hasn’t changed... and is STILL a disgrace to our ancestry...”

It was unfortunate that you had to learn that Golden has failed to help her mother redeem herself – despite being a beautiful mare with a successful modeling career, she was still a gold digger. Yes, behind the cameras, she would sleep with other models and her camera pony in hopes of finding rich suitors to satisfy her material needs. Truly toxic, to say the least.

She hated that about her while growing up and her mother’s only grown worse over the years. That mare would have ended up corrupting Golden Bloom’s life if not for her leaving the house one night after graduating high school. Painful as it was to go into detail, she admitted that on that night her mother had tried to forcibly marry her off to some high-class snob right before her graduation.

She hasn’t spoken much to her mother ever since then, and worked part time at a small makeup shop while attending school in architect. On the rare cases they do meet, it was like an angel and a demon constantly at each other’s throats and Golden would just leave her mother seething and yelling that she would go poor someday. She always played the blame ticket despite how much money her mother really has.

You listened in silence as Golden wiped her tears. Even if you had removed the negative energy, the memories of her mother’s ‘not doing what a good daughter was supposed to do’ gimmick always got to Golden as instead of supporting the path she wants to take, that vile mare insisted on focusing only on trying to force her daughter into what she wanted her to be.

You let her take a moment to breathe and recollect herself as she kept wiping the nonstop tears away. “I apologize... It was rude and selfish for me to go off about my life. I bet you had an easier life than I did.”

‘Like hell I did!’ you mentally scoffed as abusive memories of back home resurfaced. “To tell you the truth... I can’t really say I had a good life either...”

Golden looked at you puzzled a bit as you began your tale of the world you grew up in before Equestria. The struggles, and challenges, the times you faced your demons and overcame obstacles were just half of your childhood. The rest you spent most of the time doing one thing. Running.

Golden was speechless as you told her your life; never had she met any creature who’s gone through such struggles and turned out better than most. Hell back home, you had chances to join the worst of the worst given the fact you were approached by some scary folks who offered you a job.

You finished as despite her disgust for her mother, you understood what it was to face challenges. It was part of life and you had to take it one step at a time.

Golden Bloom didn’t once take her eyes off you, for she was more amazed than shocked now that she was sure that she’s never met an individual like you in spite of how much she traveled. Your smile brightened up her day as the atmosphere around seemed more lighter now, pushing away her dark and gloomy memories.

Before she knew it, she was blushing as this is the first time someone made her feel like this. It was like butterflies were flying all around in her stomach as she searched your eyes.

“Thank you for your-WOAH!” With these newfound, unexplained feelings, Golden had started growing lightheaded and lost her balance on the table. You had to act fast as you managed to grab her arm. However there was still some leftover oil on your arms and you accidentally spilled some on the floor you ended up slipping. You tried to cushion the fall as you managed to slide your body under to break Golden’s fall too.

Landing on your back, Golden landed on your chest as you were able to keep her head from hitting the floor. Even if you got hurt from the horn, you at least made sure the client you were responsible for didn’t suffer any serious injuries. You groaned as your head hit the ground, but you shook off the pain as it wasn’t anywhere close to the first time you’ve hit your head.

As Golden lifted her head up to stare at her savior, you gave a reassuring smile. “Are you alright Madam Current?” you asked, but realized something that made your face the color of a healthy tomato.

Golden was now naked as she sat atop you. Now that you could see the beauty of her whole body, you once again thought about how Fluttershy would have some decent competition in a battle over breasts. As for the beauty that was her face, you would even say Celestia and Luna would find a good rival in Golden... Okay, maybe it was a bad idea to compare your goddess lovers at the moment, given how easily Luna could search through your dirty mind.

“Please... No more of the ‘Madam Current’ nonsense...” she whispered, slowly leaning down until her lips were a hair away from yours.

“Ma- I mean Miss Current- I mean-” You were silenced as you Golden finally sealed you in a kiss.

‘F@#K DAMMIT, DAMMIT! WILL THIS HAPPEN TO ME WHEREVER I GO?!’ you screamed mentally as you knew you were just seconds away from having sex with your client in spite of how hard you worked to avoid it.

You weren’t even thinking as your mouth opened up so Golden’s tongue could play and coil around your own. She pulled away a few times to explore your canines before going back to the tongue war.

Two or so minutes later, Golden parted from your lips but she smiled as stares down at you. “It’s no mistake... I already know that it was you who impregnated our empress and Grandmaster Silver of the Yama clan. Word travels fast mind you especially in these parts,” she giggled and flicked her tail on the underside of your chin to tease you.

“Oh boy...” you gulped. “How much... How much do you know?”

Golden slowly begins to grind you as she tries her best to get you ready. Although to you it doesn’t take much.

“Oh, I’ve learned from the other maids that you are quite a mare’s stud with a talent for charming just about any lady you like. And when it comes to the bedroom, you have an endurance other stallions could only dream they had.”

Her dextrous tail continued to massage your chin. “The maids were very... specific at how well you performed. Empress Hikari even said she wanted you to be hers. She can have any warrior in all of Japony as her emperor, and yet she chooses you, a foreign creature of a different part of the world.”

‘Of course Hikari ran her big mouth about the fun!’ you grumbled as you understood what Golden is insisting right now.

“Not that I would ever accuse the empress of lying to me, but after all those wonderful stories, I had to see for myself. I’ve always wanted to be a mother and if I had to choose, I’d rather do it with one who can so closely relate to my past hardships... Somepony who I can depend on to be kind, caring, strong, and passionate...”

She rubbed her belly. “Would you be a dear... and give me a reason to be a mother?”

You gulped again. ‘F@#K F@#K F@#K! What am I? A baby maker or something?!’ you mentally screamed as you wanted to say something ANYTHING to protest. Unfortunately, you already lost the argument when you felt blood from your nose after gazing at Golden Bloom’s body again.

Amused by the nosebleed, Golden knew she had you where she wanted you and decided to turn you on even more by massaging her breasts in your view. Taking one of her nipples in her mouth, she lightly suckled it for a few seconds before letting go to hover her bosom in your face.

“Want a taste?”

Not needing to answer you showed how much you want it. Leaning close you take one of her sensitive nipples and gently suckle her breasts. While no milk came out, you picked up the delectable taste of pineapples as you toyed around with Golden’s teats. Interesting enough, as you opened one eye to look up, you saw that her mane had begun to move in a nonexistent wind very much like Celestia and Luna’s.

Once you were done suckling on her nipples, your mouth only remained empty for a few seconds before you started suckling on her lips next. With those soft lips back against yours, the two of you made out as you tongue wrestled right on the floor.

While you were making out, Golden Bloom already wanted to step it up a notch as she began to undo your uniform. With no more desire to stop her, you allowed her to remove your yukata and pants as your member sprung out from freedom. She pulled out of the kiss at last and planted one quick peck on your forehead to keep you blushing before she traveled south.

“I mean it when I said our empress was very specific...” she muttered before breathing over the tip of your shaft. “Even so... please be patient since it’s been years since I’ve had a relationship...”

She slowly kissed the tip as you moaned at her touch. Despite it being her first time in a while, she indeed retained some skills in those gorgeous lips of hers. After kissing it again, she opened her mouth and invited your member in.

Golden had just told you she didn’t doubt the empress, but now you were the ones with doubts as you wondered if it’s really been years since she’s been intimate with someone. She took her time with your member as she wanted to make sure you were nice and hard before the main event. You were amazed as Golden wasted no time taking you all to the back of her throat.

Truly you were impressed by how forward she went on your member, but you didn’t mind as long as there was no harm in her taking it down as far as she could.

You let out a sigh and let her work her magic for a few minutes, but with your selfless side kicking in, you just couldn’t help wanting to return the favor... And you knew exactly how.

Seeing the opportunity right in your view, you dove right between her legs. Even with such a gentle touch, Golden was shivering since this was the first time a stallion has ever played such a game touching her like this. You smiled as you stopped and turned your head to the side.

“Are you okay, Golden?” you asked as only a few ponies in your experience shook like Golden did.

She smiled back as she turned to you. “Oh... I’m alright... Please... don’t stop...”

Now that you had her permission, you didn’t waste any more time and continued your routine of giving your client the best service you have to offer.

You first licked gently around her marehood so as not to miss any part before diving your tongue as deep as you could. Your canine tongue succeeded in driving your client to twitch as Golden, even after kissing you, had underestimated the length of a human tongue.

She moaned a bit and let out a few gasps when your tongue hit her sensitive spot. With bright red cheeks, she covered her mouth as your tongue felt amazing, but it wasn’t enough to satisfy her. An idea popped into her mind with an imaginary light bulb as she considered how to even the playing field. Returning to your member, it was your turn to gasp as Golden placed your member between her breasts and suckled the tip.

‘F@#k! It’s like Fluttershy or the sisters. Is there anything Hikari DIDN’T tell her?!’ you moaned as Golden covered your manhood easily and without skipping a beat.

Golden smiled a wicked smile that she so rarely used and stopped as she made sure your member was nicely lube up. She turned to you, flashing that same devilish and seductive grin.

“Care to take it to the next step?” she rhetorically asked.

You already knew what she had in mind and rolled your eyes since there was no way out.

Getting off, Golden guided you over till your member was right on target. Her legs spread out as she squished her breasts together. Some more blood escaped your nose at the sight of such a gorgeous mare spreading out for you, and it was almost enough to make your werewolf form take over immediately.

‘LET ME OUT! I’LL GIVE HER SEVERAL MONTHS WORTH OF BREEDING!’ the savage spirit screamed from within, relishing to be set free as he howled. As if he hadn’t already done enough, getting you into trouble with your mother-in-laws.

‘No, no, nope! I don’t need you breaking any of my clients like last time,’ you shook your head as you tried to keep your werewolf spirit from escaping.

‘HEY! THAT WASN'T MY FAULT! AND THEY ALWAYS ENJOY IT!’ the spirit screamed out in rage as you still brought that incident up. Granted, the client did leave with a smile, but...

You haven’t done anything yet and all Golden Bloom saw was you shaking your head as you mumbled to yourself. Conversations either with the author or your werewolf side always made you look crazy.

‘Should I be worried?’ Golden looked at you as you were literally arguing with yourself. Normally she was a patient and sophisticated mare, but with you just lying there talking to yourself, she took matters into her own hands.

‘Buck it! If a mare has to work for what she wants, then I guess I’m taking charge.’ Using her magic, you didn’t realize until it was too late that you were on the ground. Straddling your pelvis she smiled, confident that she was now in charge.

“Forgive me, but you’re taking too long... And I want it now...” Guiding your still hard member, she made sure she was right on target as she slowly took the tip. She bit her lip as she lost control due to her excitement and had actually forced the whole thing in faster than either of you had anticipated.

Then again, you preferred a mare taking it at their own pace. Inching away, Golden looked to see the bulge in her stomach now that your entire member had made it through.

‘Oh my... No words can describe how amazing this feels...’

You wanted to savor the moment, but you felt your control of your lustful werewolf half slipping by the second. Golden Bloom, locked in the land of pleasure, had no idea that fur was growing over your arms and chest.

‘Oh great mountains... He’s so amazing...! Is this what Empress Hikari and Grandmaster Silver felt after taking him...?’ she increased her bounces as she couldn’t help but enjoy your member to the fullest. This proved to be difficult for you as trying to please your client and keeping your beast in check was a difficult challenge.

With the fur already spreading across your form, you let out a few pants as your werewolf spirit tried to break loose. ‘Shit shit shit! Heel dog! HEEL!’ you screamed at your werewolf who was sadly succeeding in taking your spot.

‘F@#K YOU! LET ME OUT! IT TAKES A REAL BEAST TO TAME THIS BEAUTY!’ your werewolf spirit snarled and howled out his lustful desires.

You tried desperately with your fading mind to control your urges... but it proved futile. Closing your eyes, you quickly opened them once your werewolf side had complete control.

Golden finally came back to her own senses when she felt some sharp claws grasp her hips. Claws that she knew weren’t there before. She didn’t notice until she looked down that your human form had been replaced with a large patch of fur and a slobbering, horny canine face complete with bright red eyes.

You only growled as Golden gulped. The next thing your poor client could do is moan as you flipped her around before taking her hard, her arms and legs wrapped around you as you railed her like never before, adoring how she kept begging for more.

Inside your head, you tried to break free and reclaim control. You could only hope your werewolf form didn’t break her.

Outside the spa, two maids could hear and see the shadows of you and Golden going at it and couldn’t help themselves by having their own fun. Making out with each other, their kimonos went loose as they pressed their breasts together.

*3 hours later*

Golden wiped her face with a clean towel once all the excitement was over. In the end, your werewolf half succeeded in keeping you locked up until it was all over.

‘I can’t believe how loud you made her scream, you animal.’

‘Seriously? You should know by now how good I am at making a bitch scream at the top of her lungs. I do it all the time when you’re asleep.’

You went wide-eyed at the comment. ‘Wait... When I’m asleep, you-?!’

The werewolf spirit smirked. ‘Why do you think you keep getting jumped every chance by so many horny mares? You think you do all the work yourself?’

Your jaw dropped as now it made so much sense since you’ve been with mares who just arrived. God, your wolf is such a horny dog.

Golden pressed against your side, hugging you. Her flowing mane had become still again.

“I haven’t lost control like that since my last argument with my mother,” she said. “Although, I have to tell you the truth: the excitement got to me when I asked you for a foal. I’m not even in heat yet.”

“Can you still get pregnant though?” you asked as you returned the hug.

“Yes, thank goodness for that.” She rubbed her stomach as thoughts of her being a mother is a true dream come true.

You held a warm smile, but deep inside, you were screaming so loud and for so long that your wolf spirit was reduced to rolling around and holding his ears in pain. If Golden was fertile there’s no doubt she would jump you in the future when she actually was in heat.

‘I was in enough trouble already... No doubt Tia, Luna and the others are going to kill me when they learn I lost control again...’

Golden Bloom gave you a quick kiss. “Even if I can’t get pregnant during the few days of my visit, I’d still like to schedule another appointment tomorrow if that’s alright with you.”

Meanwhile outside, Silver, having shifted into her kitsune form had made herself busy tearing out the woodwork after she overheard everything from the other side.

“The Equestrian king sure is lucky,” one of the unicorn maids commented.

“I’d say it’s the client who’s lucky,” the cat maid who kissed you earlier at dinner said. “I definitely want to see what his tongue can really do.”

“You really think he wouldn’t mind if a few more pretty faces joined in?” the unicorn maid asked as they both giggled at the idea of the human taking them alongside the client.

They only stopped to shake in fear as Silver’s claws ripped the wood off the side of the wall. Those eyes, shining with anger, dared the maid duo to make just one more reckless comment.

“Forgive us, Grandmaster...! We simply admire the king and-!”

The cat maid stopped when the angry kitsune suddenly dropped to her knees with both hands on her belly, and she and her co-worker ran over to her.

Her water just broke...

*30 minutes later*

“OUT OF THE WAY!” You rushed through, not caring who was in the way. You did try to dodge and slide past a few servants but your immediate thought was, of course, of Silver and her kits’ safety.

After finishing the clean up and putting on your clothes, you were immediately startled as one of the maids rushed in. When she announced that Silver’s water had broken you didn’t even hold back as you ran through the screen door. Leaving both mares in shock as you left a human-shaped hole in the doorway, you rushed through to the room she was prepared to give birth in.

You did stop to ask one of the maids where Silver was right now, and she was happy to show you the way. The moment you looked inside, you saw that a doctor and some nurses were already inside already with Silver sitting on a special bedding. Strong as she was, even she couldn’t hide how much pain she was in as she noticed you open the door.

“Hey... Did you have your fun, idiot?” she chuckled before a surge of pain coursed through in time to wipe her laughter.

“Silver, please try to relax... Don’t strain yourself...”

‘How can I relax after hearing you go at it with your client just minutes ago?’ Silver took a few deep breaths as she put sheer focus on her birthing.

“Thanks for coming...” she barely said through the pain. “But I don’t need your help here...”

You shook your head. “Leaving you now is out of the question.” you held your hand out. “Here grab my h-”

You immediately shut up as instead of your hand Silver goes for another part. Your neck, nicely exposed, made for a nice target, and Silver gripped and squeezed hard as you struggled to keep breathing.

“SI-SIL-SILVER!” you tried to speak but you were gasping for air.

“You did this to me... Now accept responsibility...!”

With the doctors and nurses being so busy on the delivery, you let them know you were alright so they could remain focused on helping Silver give birth. She was panting and strained herself as she put all her strength and focus on pushing out her kits.

The nurses and doctors worked hard in helping Silver give a successful birth while making sure she didn’t suffer any confrontations due to the fact she was giving birth a bit earlier than her due date. Although it’s common still the fear of any complications during pregnancy is something doctors and nurses don’t take lightly.

Soon... a pair of cries rang out, and Silver let go of your neck.

The nurses all smiled as the doctor pulled out one of the kits followed by the second one.

“And there we go... They are so beautiful...” the doctor smiled as he checked both kits whose cries echoed the room.

The nurses took them over to check and clean them up as Silver was panting happily that her painful episode was behind her. “Buck... It’s over... Finally...”

You took the opportunity to take in the sweet air. Gods, if silver could squeeze any harder then you’ll find out what a grapefruit would feel like being thrown in a crusher.

The doctor came back with the kits wrapped in clean blankets and offered them to Silver. The rule around here was that the mother gets the first look.

“Congratulations, Grandmaster Silver. With your strength and courage, you’ve given birth to two vixens that are just as healthy and beautiful as their mother,” the doctor praised once they were nice and comfortable in Silver’s arms.

Looking at the vixens you were amazed as the silver fur they inherited from their mother shone in the light. While that was their main fur color, you did see a few spots with your hair color and there was a unique fur pattern around their noses and muzzles.

“Thanks for staying... you stubborn dummy...” Silver whispered, giving you a single lick on the cheek.

Looking down at the vixens you then watched as one of them looked like she was going to sneeze. She let out possibly the cutest sneeze you ever heard, but what happened next shocked both you and Silver. The moment one of the little vixen sneezed, she, as well as her sister who she caught by surprise... changed from their cute kitsune forms to a pair of ponies.

“That’s... new...” you were a bit surprised as you never saw that happen before.

Silver smirked. “Well... looks like we got a whole new crazy life ahead of us...”

*1 hour later*

You were escorted out as the doctor had to sew up Silver’s wounds and clean and check in both kits. You left as you wanted Silver to rest now as you decided to use the time to think of something. Such as how you were going to be in the twins’ lives while being in another country and especially how you were going to explain this to your family.

What’s even worse was the fact you hadn’t seen Empress Hikari at all since your arrival and if the rumors of her having your kits were true, how would you explain that to Tia and Luna?

‘Oh, I’m so dead when they find out...’ you groaned as already a headache started to form and grow worse the longer you thought about it.

“Oh, silly. You definitely are a dead ducky!” a voice echoed from behind.

Slowly turning your head as though Tartarus had opened its gates and the horrible demons of the dark-

(CREATOR, KEEP IT UP AND YOU’RE NEXT!)

The lovely and beautiful queens along with the mane 6 all stood behind you as you gulped from your impending doom. Having styled their manes into buns and switched to simple kimonos like they did on the last visit, the sisters’ smiles were simply as terrifying as when they were angry.

The mane 6 looked more annoyed, mostly Twilight and Rarity, as the rest look like they are going to enjoy the show.

Even so, you somehow sensed that they weren’t as angry as they were when you left.

“H-h how... how are...?” you tried to speak, but fear overtook you.

“Empress Hikari had coordinately invited us using her magic to give all of us an express trip to the castle after we heard the news,” Celestia stated.

‘Now I wonder where they rounded up too after that experience...’ you thought, as yours was a unique experience. You did flinch as Celestia reached down towards you, but instead of hitting you, she wrapped you into a warm embrace.

“Oh, darling... When we heard the news we couldn’t sit still...”

Seeing everyone calm down, Twilight began to explain what happened.

*Back home hours before*

“And that’s why we did what we did,” Galaxia smiled as she finished her explanation of what happened at the spa.

After setting everyone down and suggesting that they fix something to eat, the queen of the universe had managed to get everyone to calm down before she went into detail of why she would allow their human to have such fun with their mothers. She went all out of what the king told her, how it was his mission to turn Equestria into a society where spouses, including the mane 6’s mothers, weren’t treated like property.

For years this has been a major issue that’s been causing too much conflict between genders. Even with so many rules enforced, there are still those who follow the old rules that were supposed to have been banned centuries ago.

Twilight and the others understood as they had often seen this in Canterlot and other older cities. They knew their husband was a kind hearted person, but they still wondered why he had the nerve to sleep with their mothers and risk getting checked into the hospital again.

Velvet snuggled close to Night Light as Galaxia continued to urge the husbands to go easy on their son-in-law. Although the fact that he’s been sleeping with their wives was a lot to take in, it did occur to them that he had taken good care of the mares and made them happy. And if they were being honest, they didn’t want to be among those possessive stallions who hoarded their wives like property.

The mares did make it clear how despite the fun, they were truly in love with the stallions they married and that they didn’t want to get a divorce. Lucky for them, neither did their husbands.

Velvet’s ears perked up, a sign that her adventurous side was kicking in. “How about we make peace with each other with a big adult fun orgy?” she giggled. “Just the thought of it makes me all tingly... My beloved husband and my beloved son-in-law drilling my marehood and ass at the same time...”

Night Light felt a little tight in between the legs. Crazy Velvet strikes again!

Twilight couldn’t help but drop her jaw in shock at how explicit her own parents could be in front of everyone. Night Light began to tongue wrestle with the love of his life and the other husbands and wives followed their lead. Everything was okay now... Well almost everything.

Celestia and Luna were glad everything ultimately calmed down, but something was still eating them. Particularly about Twilight.

Twilight has been noticing as after her announcement of being pregnant she doesn't know why her moods get from normal to wildly exaggerating. It was one thing to read books on pregnancy, and another to experience it firsthand. Ergo, she was still conflicted as to why she has missed some stages and why some go far beyond normal.

Velvet, having stopped making out with Night Light by now, walked over to comfort her daughter with a hand on her growing belly. “Do not worry, honey. When it comes to pregnancy, the signs differ between mares. After all, what you experienced is what I did when I had you.”

Twilight looks at her mother amazed as she didn’t know nor ask how her pregnancy was when she had her and her brother. Night Light came over with his face showing a mixture of fear and annoyance.

“She’s right. Your husband has more balls dealing with it than I did...”

Velvet felt annoyed after that answer, but she let it go as she just wanted her daughter to feel relaxed not just herself, but for the foal she was carrying. Velvet and Night Light reached to hug their daughter on either side, as they would be there for her no matter what.

“Thank you, Mom. Now that that’s settled, I won't feel bad for this then...”

Walking over her friends who were a few feet away were surrounding someone as one lone figure who has nothing to do with today sat on his knees. In the process, Twilight and her friends paid no attention to Queen Galaxia who was trying to speak in the figure’s place.

“So Wolfy buddy... You know where our hubby is...” Twilight spoke with a tone that was both menacing and kind.

Wolf gulped as he was normally used to being taken hostage, but tonight they really made sure he wouldn’t escape the princesses of friendship.

“Come on! You honestly can’t think that even I would always know where your walking sex toy would run off to buck next!” Wolf spat out. “Why not check your mom’s room to see if she didn’t hogtie him to the bed?”

Twilight, already annoyed, only glared as she motioned her fingers to Applejack and Fluttershy.

Fluttershy let out one of her adorable ‘eep’s as Applejack cracked her knuckles, already knowing she was going to enjoy this.

Wolf’s throat had run dry as beads of sweat slid down his face wondering what horrible ideas these crazy mares had for him.

Aiming right for the middle of Wolf’s head, he couldn’t react fast enough as, with one simultaneous motion, both Shy and AJ dropped their bottoms and slammed their butts right against each other, catching Wolf’s head right in the middle of the double booty bump.

‘Oh god...! I’m going to die from apples and butterflies...!’ Wolf struggled to breathe as the mares held the bump for a few seconds. A snap from Twilight’s fingers gave them the signal to release Wolf and see if he was ready to talk.

“Oh dios mio, ustedes perras locas...”

“What was that Wolf?” Twilight looked annoyed, as she remembered she’s been learning Spanish to help her understand the Mexicolt culture.

“You know I said trasero brilla-” Fluttershy and Applejack were quick to shut him after he gave the wrong answer.

“Uh, put an end to this nonsense before you kill the diamond dog by snu-snu. As I was trying to tell you ladies, I already know where he’s gone off to.”

“Really? Where?” Rarity asked, finally able to speak up, as Wolf’s torture was a bit much. At least she knew the diamond dog could handle it.

Galaxia sighed as she explained a bit of what happened before the king disappeared. She explained the human had gotten a letter with some very powerful teleportation magic and that he had been teleported to Japony.

“If you wish, I can help teleport us all to the castle,” Galaxia offered as her horn lit up with her magic.

Wolf was very much annoyed as all of this could have been solved before they decided to torture him with a pair of booties.

“YOU COULDN’T HAVE TOLD THEM SOONER?! I GOT CRUSHED BY BIG THICK BUTTERFLIES AND PUFFY SWOLLEN APPLES!” Wolf shouted, angered and embarrassed at how his day ended up.

AJ, more annoyed than ever, decided to end this with one more slam. With a light kick, she forced Wolf to the ground on his back as she lined up right above him. Light as it was, the kick succeeded in taking all the wind out of Wolf.

Once he looked up, he saw his doom looming over him.

“AJ... wait... Please don’t-!” Wolf pleaded as Applejack did a few squats right above his face.

“Goodnight sugahcube!” With one smirk, she jumped into the air, legs splayed out as Wolf screamed out as doom plaps right smack on target.

*back to you present time*

You cringed, unable to imagine the combination of pleasure and torture Wolf had to endure after that. Getting crushed by the two tone apples of death.

“May his soul rest in peace within the great cheeks of the heavens...” you said a dramatic prayer for Wolf who you believed had just died after that.

AJ, already looking annoyed, sighed as she chimed in. “Da damn dog is still alive... Probably half conscious since we left him in ah cratah with ah big smile on his face.”

“So... We’re all good, then?” you asked. A blush appeared on Twilight’s cheeks as you turned your attention towards her.

“Queen Galaxia had a long chat with us all, and... Well, you can at least put away that ridiculous fear that I’m going to kill you...” she said.

You could finally breathe a sigh of relief after hearing that, but judging from Twilight’s eyes, you knew you weren’t out of the woods yet. She might have swapped the blade with something else given the fact she needed to know of what was going on right now.

Before you could explain what had happened, one of the maids interrupted you, completely out of breath.

“Excuse me, Your Highness...! But Empress Hikari is ready to see you...!”

You knew it was time. You allowed the young maid to escort you to the empress and Celestia and Luna could only glare as the guards shut the door in their faces.

Walking into the large room, it, compliments of Hikari’s ego, was almost the size of the castle throne room with a large pedestal set in the center. Taking a seat in front, you saw that the pedestal was surrounded by a large screen; within the screening you spotted the silhouette of someone laying on the floor.

Wondering if Hikari was alright, you did try to stand, but suddenly sat back down as the screen slowly opened up. The screen took its time before you finally saw the empress.

Looking tired as her hair bun and fur was shriveled and her clothes a bit wrinkled and messy, you got a clear view of one of her breasts leaking out. Even so, she retained a most heartwarming smile to greet you with.

“Empress... Are you alright?” you asked worried about her health, as well as that of the kits.

She sighed. “Do not worry, human... Your beautiful empress is just fine, and-” Reaching down over the blanket she was covered with, she unveiled herself as you saw her tail wrapped around her stomach. Moving her tails aside, you smiled as right in between her warm tail fur... you saw them.

Your second set of kits. Both slept peacefully as they moved their arms and heads in between their mother’s fur.

You walked over to get a better look at the kits you sired with Hikari. Just as majestic as their mother, they both shared more of Hikari’s traits, however, you could tell they got a share from you as well. Regardless of what they looked like, you loved them just the way they are.

“They’re both tods. Strong and handsome, just like their father...” Empress Hikari smiled, tears sliding down her face as she reached out and caressed yours. “Thank you, human. For centuries, I’ve always dreamt of this moment. Now...” She reached down as she gently stroked her little sons’ heads. “Now I can live the very moment forever...”

You smiled back before Hikari’s magic began to glow and enveloped you in it. Without knowing, you were floating up until you were now pressing your lips against hers. You both held the kiss as Hikari savored your taste, not wanting to let go.

“Thanks to you... my race can live on...”

A few hours passed as you sat beside Hikari and played with your new kits. A large smirk grew on the Japony ruler’s face as her ears picked up many sets of hooves coming into the room.

Everyone entered the room and joined in. The moment Fluttershy saw the kits, she couldn’t help but fly so fast she was in your face in seconds. You couldn’t help but offer to let Fluttershy hold one of your kits as you know she was great with foals with her gentle nature. Letting Fluttershy hold one of the kits, your new son giggled as she playfully tickled his tiny belly.

The rest of the mane 6 joined in, as they’ve never seen a baby fox, and were cooing at how adorable they were. While Twilight was amazed at both foxes, at the same time she was confused since she originally thought Empress Hikari’s kits would have multiple tails like their mother.

Hikari clarified that they would originally grow more as their magic progressed. This would help make sure their magic would stay in control while they were still young.

Celestia and Luna haven’t yet found something to comment on Hikari’s pregnancy with, as a kitsune kit was unheard of. Then again, the same could be said with a human impregnating both of the alicorn sisters.

As you all got comfortable and allowed both sisters to see your kits, Silver, who had to be wheeled in while she was resting from her pregnancy, held both of her kits in her arms as she joined the party.

“Not too crowded, are we?” Silver asked with a smirk. She had to bite her lip when it looked like the royal sisters’ eyes would fall out of their sockets.

“MORE?!” Luna exclaimed as Silver joined the group. She levitated her kits over to you as you spent years learning how to carry four foals at once. Holding them all in your arms, you couldn’t help but smile at how beautiful they all are.

“I... I still haven’t thought of a name...” Silver muttered.

“Me neither. I couldn’t bring myself to name these darlings without the father in the room,” Hikari smiled.

You put your finger to your chin. Your knowledge of the Japanese or Japonese culture was limited, but a smile appeared on your face when you decided to turn your attention to the seasons. You looked at the vixens in Silver’s embrace and suggested the names Haru, which meant Spring, and Aki which meant Autumn. Then turning to Hikari’s tods, you suggested naming them Natsu and Fuyu, which meant Summer and Winter respectively.

Both Silver and Hikari liked those names, and the fact that they fit them given their fur colors did wonders to represent them. With both mothers’ approval, you welcomed your new kits to the world.

Hikari was playing with Natsu’s ear when she finally took note of Twilight’s own pregnancy. “So he got you too, my dear?” she joked, intentionally trying to make Twilight blush and giggling when she succeeded.

You smiled back when you saw Haru begin wiggling her little nose before sneezing. Just as she sneezed she shapeshifted again from a kitsune to her pony form. Most everyone was both shocked and amazed as most baby unicorns had different reactions, but they’ve only seen a few that go as far as to change form. Back when Nocturnal Night sneezed as a baby, you remembered small stars sprouting from her horn.

“Now, it’s crucial that aside from a few selected individuals, no one outside this room can know about the birth of the kitsunes kits. If word got out that more kitsunes walk this world, it will bring in assassins and warlords to try and claim them as well as the castle.” Hikari had been thinking a lot since she found out she was pregnant and her fears of those who would do whatever it took to harm her kits made her worry for their safety.

You agreed, as your main priority at the moment was to protect all your children both your foals and kits, as you wanted them to grow up strong and happy. You wanted to protect not just your family, but all of those who follow beside you through thick and thin.

Hikari smiled and made Celestia and Luna pout when she kissed you deeply in front of them all. Although they’ve learned to suck up their pride as your love for your family was bigger than the sun itself.

“Human, could you be a dear and take the little ones somewhere else?” Hikari asked once she was done making out with you. “There is much I need to discuss with the co-queens of Equestria.”

You nodded and, with the help of a fellow maid, you took the little ones outside so the grown ups could get busy.

Leaving them with the empress, everypony felt it as the air around suddenly grew tense. Turning to the revered ruler of Japony, they saw her quiet and calm demeanor turn more serious than ever seen before. Sitting up on her knees, Empress Hikari took a deep breath before speaking in a monotone.

“So... As you are aware, I’ll get right to the main point of why I brought him here...”

Silver didn’t react to this sudden attitude change, but the rest of the mares were looking more confused. What Hikari had the nerve to say next left them to fall into disbelief.

“It pains me to say this... but it has been decided that the human will reside here for now on with his birth kits. No further discussion is required.”

“EXCUSE ME?!” Luna bellowed, already angered at that.

“Please queen of the night. It is for the best.” Hikari raised her hand as the rest joined Luna in complaining.

“Y-you can’t do that! He’s got a family with us!” Twilight shouted, rubbing her belly to make a point.

“YEAH! WE’RE MARRIED TO HIM! YOU CAN’T JUST TAKE HIM BECAUSE HE KNOCKED YOU UP!” Rainbow yelled next.

“Yeah, we ain’t gonna let some oversized fur ball of a ruler up an’ keep him like he’s some doggone trophy!” AJ stomped her hoof.

“Empress Hikari, as the ruler of Equestria and a loyal friend to your neighboring country, even I must refuse this supposed proposal,” Celestia stood her ground.

“Exactly as my sister says! He is also the father of our children back home. Do you wish to deny them their father who they cherish so much?!” Luna demanded.

“Do not speak about children! You just witnessed with your own eyes the kits he just granted us, Luna!” Hikari was finally losing her patience. “Or may I forget how our lives were said to become in the next thousands of years!”

With all nine of her tails standing up, Hikari’s flowing mane glowed a bit brighter as her anger levels rose. She slowly simmered down as the others joined in. Once cooler heads prevailed, Empress Hikari opened up to her outraged guests.

“Celestia, for centuries they said it couldn’t be done. We could’ve thousands upon billions of bits just to savor a dream that never could be true. That our races would ever grow and we wouldn’t go extinct in the next millennium. We were given to believe the very thought of expanding our bloodlines and our races could never happen no matter how hard we try.”

Both Celestia and Luna hung their heads as they understood that feeling. Despite being on the moon for so long, Luna was told later in her younger years that finding and having her own family might not be a dream that could ever be accomplished. Not because of her royal status, but the fact that like kitsunes, alicorns are a dying race.

“But even so empress, I-” Luna wished to speak up, but Hikari wouldn’t allow it.

“So when that feeble dream seemed so out of reach we thought of nothing but the protection of our citizens, putting aside our own dreams for the sake of our duties. That is of course until he came along.” Hikari conjured up some smoke and shaped it to look like you. Using her hands, she motioned the smoke so that it showed you hugging and holding both of the alicorn sisters’ hands.

“How he came to this world is still unknown, but he took the chance... to show you love, give you all hope, share his dreams and face the dangers this world has given.” Hikari then showed different aspects of you like a slideshow. It showed you laughing with your friends, it showed you working with contractors and hardworking citizens, and even showed you facing powerful enemies like Lord Tirek and Captain Nero himself.

“But with everything that’s happened, most of all he’s proven that what we only dreamed would happen.” She motioned her hands over the smoke to show you holding one of your foals with Luna right beside him. Namely, Nocturnal Night. “He’s given us the chance to experience what it means to be a mother.”

Hikari stopped using her magic as the rest understood. But they were still confused as to why she wanted their husband to stay here.

“I do understand that our lover is quite a unique being for both our races but it doesn’t make sense as to why you would want to keep him here. It’s more selfish the fact y-” Celestia was cut off as Hikari raised all of her tails again to demand silence.

“You don’t get it, Celestia. I’m doing this for HIS safety.”

“His safety?” Luna questioned.

Hikari groaned that she now had to explain herself even further. “Queens of Equestria, has it never occurred to you that your kind isn’t the only race that is a dying breed. You have already noticed that Silver and I are part of the ancient race of kitsunes that like you are worshiped like goddesses.”

“If word got out that our human companion here has the ability to give offspring to indigenous species around the world, who is to say that they won’t invade and try to steal him away? Or worse, they might wage war in hopes of saving their dying race,” Silver chimes in, already debriefing what her empress has proposed.

Hikari nodded. “You already know of many races that even our human hasn’t had the chance to meet. And if they grow interested in the human, who knows what sort of trouble they will bring in hopes of acquiring the human for themselves? That is why I believe the human should stay here in the capital of Japony. These sacred lands are heavily protected and any outsider would need a clearance just to step foot. The same cannot be said for Equestria where any creature can come and go. Including dragons...” Hikari tilted her head as she remembered how even dragons were seen near the mountains close to the castle.

Celestia looked away as she remembered that incident too well. It was indeed resolved, but Hikari had scored another point.

“Are you done insulting our defenses and capabilities?” Luna scowled. Hikari narrowed her eyes, unable to see a peaceful conclusion approaching this conversation.

“I’m not insulting you princess. I’m stating the facts. Did you also know that since your lover defeated Nero and Bloodshot, the underworld of the crime syndicate has placed a bounty on his head?” Hikari’s tails glowed along with her hands and a poster appeared in front of the mares. It was a wanted poster of you with an outrageous reward of over 60,000,000 bits on your head. However, though the money was incredibly high, the photo... was a bit off.

The photo wasn’t captured, so there was a horrible depiction of what you were supposed to look like. In spite of this serious situation, the rulers couldn’t help but snicker as your head was too oversized. The eyes were more like peas with a very oversized nose. The mouth, not sure if they were going for a monkey, as they gave you large monkey-like lips, and to add insult to injury, behind your oversized hair, they saw what looked like a tail in the background.

The poster read:

After reading it, all of the alicorns laughed.

“REALLY! OH MOTHER OF ME THEY DID THIS?!” Celestia was holding her sides as Luna had to hold onto her own sister’s shoulder so she didn’t fall to the ground.

“OH, GODS! HIS HEAD LOOKS LIKE AN EGG!” Luna roared.

“I NEED TO FRAME THIS! GILDA WILL LOSE IT WHEN SHE SEES IT!” Rainbow grabbed the poster.

“You think this is funny?” Hikari and Silver were the only ones not laughing. The laughter slowly died off as the two kitsunes gave looks of fury at how the princesses would be laughing at a time of this.

Once Celestia calmed herself, she cleared her throat. “I do understand the situation. Our lover isn’t some child though. He’s proven to not just us but to you as well. He might be a bit brash and sometimes a bit... odd at times...”

“Most times...” Twilight jumped in, but AJ silenced her before she could get too specific.

“But he’s still able to handle any situation that is given. And if he is struggling or in trouble he always has us to help him out,” Celestia smiled, helping to ease some tension.

“If I can interrupt your so-called treaty discussion...”

Empress Hikari uncharacteristically jumped in her seat upon discovering your presence. Leaning behind one of the podiums, your lovers including the princesses were puzzled as they saw you leave and shut the door behind you. How you were able to enter without making noise amazed them, and even Silver, trained in the art of stealth, failed to notice you return until now.

“Love... How mu-”

“Everything...” You pointed upward to show off a new set of wolf ears. Twitching them a bit, your lovers forgot your werewolf abilities granted you a new sense of hearing.

“Now, though I do wish to be part of the kits’ lives just as much as you do, but you must know I can’t be restricted just on them,” you stated.

You began to explain how you had other foals back home. They were a bit older, but they still needed their father and granted you wanted to stay in their lives just as you want to make a life with the kits. You wanted to see all your children grow up, play, go out and make friends, find love, and make families of their own. You wanted to cherish every moment in their lives regardless of the difference of where they are from.

You also stated that being stuck here because you have a target on your back also would hinder your ideal goal you want to make reality. You wanted to avoid the possibility of war and build peace among the other lands and countries. The chance to expand and prosper gives others a chance to see what it is like to live in the other parts of the world and see how they live in such a different aspect of the world.

“The risks will be great, yes... Believe me I already know,” you sighed as you explained how even after marriage with the princesses you still received death threats from suitors who only seek the money and power rather than actually ruling a country to a peace era. You know that won’t change regardless how much you try to make this world a better place.

“So you look me in the eye and tell me Hikari... Are you willing to accept everypony in this room as family?”

Empress Hikari looked at everyone as they all smiled. The royal sisters’ warm smiles brightened up the room, and the mane 6’s faces made Hikari feel like her worries were clearing away. She turned to Silver who was just as perplexed by the idea. Though this family was indeed an odd bunch, given the fact one human could have so many and still maintain a happy life, remained both a mystery and a blessing.

She thought long and hard as tension filled the room, but you didn’t interrupt her; you wanted to give her however much time was needed as this was her home and she didn’t not want to give it up nor did she want to fall apart from you. She didn’t want her kits to live through thinking their father didn’t love them because he has a family on the other side of the world. Silver, too, thought this long as her love for you had grown despite how much an idiot you can be. Alas, her love for her clan and her responsibility of keeping her ninjas safe as the grandmaster remained strong.

You would understand if they needed more time as you told them you wanted to find a way to come and visit as much as possible so you wouldn’t have to make them give up their home and responsibilities for you. As you waited for an answer, you didn’t realize later as one of your kits, Natsu, was using his tiny paw claws as he squirmed out of your arms. Already born and already a natural climber you smiled as he climbed up to your shoulder.

Your other kitsune kits joined in as you grew a tail to hold one of them in. Just note you spent months to almost a year getting used to how tails work and you were surprised at how strong they could be when you trained with them. Your tail wrapped around Aki while the others joined in climbing up their father’s back.

Hikari smiled and placed a hand on her chest, feeling all warm and fuzzy as she watched the kits play with their father. They, too, wanted you in their lives.

Looking at Silver, she too looked as though she already figured it out.

The tips of all of Hikari’s tails glowed again as she conjured up a scroll and levitated it over to you. Looking at it with a raised eyebrow, the scroll was definitely larger than the one that summoned you to Japony and the parchment, you could tell, must be old as the paper felt more like linen than actual paper.

“This scroll has been passed down for centuries. The magic it wields has the power to open up a portal to anywhere in the world once it’s placed upon a doorway. I’m entrusting it to you.”

You were amazed as you always wondered what type of magic this land has but you didn’t know they had this type of magic. Then again, magic is a unique source of power for every part of the world; how they use it is what makes it special.

Celestia and Luna both looked annoyed that she would have something like this after just announcing to keep you here against your will.

“Hikari... you HAD something like this and you didn’t tell us?” Celesita growled, slightly more miffed than Luna.

Hikari’s expression didn’t change, nor did her eyes leave yours. “I wish I could have given it to you on the last visit, but it wasn’t finished. The magic in it needed to be replenished after so long of being inside the secret archives.” She then smirked as she leaned in.

“Also it was supposed to be a way for you, human...”

Using her magic, the little ones’ eyes were quickly covered by a small cloth as you blushed a deep red so she made sure you got the full view. Without warning, she revealed her large breasts from her kimono.

“A way for you to come and claim your new mate. We all know that your alicorn lovers here aren’t the only ones who’ve fallen for your charm...”

Silver looked away to at least show some decency as compared to the ruler who she’s admired for the majority of her life. You blushed a deep red as you remembered how soft Hikari’s fur was. Seriously compared to pony fur, you could sleep so easily at how soft it is and how plump her breasts-

‘Finish that honey and I’ll give Nightmare Moon permission to haunt your dreams for the rest of eternity...’ Luna growled into your head. Oh, how embarrassing it was that you kept forgetting she can read minds.

You shut up as you preferred to wake up peacefully than in agony. Empress Hikari did straighten her kimono up as she cleared her throat. “This scroll will work once you find a secure place to open the portal. Once the scroll is in place, you can come visit us anytime you want and we can come and bring the little ones to meet their Equestrian brothers and sisters as well.”

You thanked her, but Empress Hikari had one more thing to say. “However in case you do feel tired of ruling ponies, the spot for my emperor is still optional. I’ll look forward to us ruling together...”

“THANKS, but he’s good living with US!” Celestia and Luna both grabbed your arms as already they figured you overstayed your welcome and Hikari and Silver needed their rest. Powerful as they were, even they couldn’t deny the fatigue of childbirth.

Leading you out, Silver turned to her empress. “Empress... are you sure about this? Wouldn’t the other nations still hear the word about today?” she asked, more concerned than ever.

Hikari sighed. “While I do agree this is a huge risk, keeping him chained in the palace would only bring despair for him. He already had his goal set after he accepted the crown and even I can’t deny what a noble goal it is to prosper.” She looked over at the doors you left through and smiled. “And he might just be what we need to achieve it...”

Unbeknownst to the two kitsunes, you were in the middle of having a very similar conversation with Celestia and Luna.

Luna sighed deeply as Empress Hikari’s words struck her. She indeed was right about when word of your fertility reaches other endangered species, other nations will seek the opportunity to repopulate. In many aspects of the world, several species are suffering extinction and some are already gone from this world. The prospect of repopulating and growing when all others have failed could spark war between Equestria and the other nations. This brought fear to both princesses as there are still plenty of nations who didn’t share ideals of prosperity and more on conquest.

The mane 6 jumped in as they didn’t know the other nations as well as the alicorn sisters do. Compared to them, they only learned from books and tales from visiting travelers. Some who couldn’t step upon their land without approval from neighboring countries.

“But still, you guys don’t think they invade because our lover is a walking sex toy right?” Rainbow crossed her arms, more annoyed than worried.

“Hey!” you grumbled at being called that. ‘Monkey’ actually sounded better than ‘sex toy’.

“But darling, the empress is right about one thing. Our lover can do what others can’t, giving offspring isn’t mind you,” Rarity joined in.

“Still, if the other nations are suffering like the kitsune race then they would want to keep their bloodlines going,” Twilight pondered on that, as she wanted to know how many other kingdoms were on the verge of extinction.

After letting your lovers ponder and think this through, you’ve already made up your mind. “Look regardless if they do come or not we will all find a way. Whether if we must find a peaceful solution or we must fight to protect i do promise to make sure to keep everyone and every citizen safe”

Tia smiled as your words always bring both hope and comfort. She leaned down to give you a hug, pressing your face into her bust as a reward for such noble words. However, with the strong survival instinct you’ve built up over the years you pulled out of her embrace when you sensed the danger you were in.

“Uh... Why do you look angry now?” you gulped as some of their expressions changed drastically.

“I’m afraid I wasn’t completely successful, my dear...”

Turning around, you were amazed as the queen of the galaxy as well Tia and Luna’s mother appeared behind them in a beautiful purple kimono.

“I must say I may have talked them down from using your skin as an overcoat, however, they still aren’t happy with the fact you took me and the other mothers in a great big and satisfying orgy...” she smiled, which didn’t help the situation.

Contrary to how you would usually feel in this predicament... something was different today.

“Okay, no... As much as I love you, I must put my foot down,” you stated as you backed away. The mares’ expressions changed again as you stepped away from them.

You do begin to explain they were doing just what Empress Hikari was trying to do. Doing exactly what you were fighting to change. Namely, they were in a way treating you like property and whenever you did something wrong they punished you almost severely.

“Oh come on! We don’t go that fa-”

You shut them up as you slammed your foot against the floor, the force left the wood cracking.

“That’s exactly what’s happening!” you shouted, making everyone including Galaxia step back from you. You’ve said so many times that it was your mission to create a world where spouses weren’t treated like trophies. But if you were to accomplish this, you first had to stand up to the lovers who were trying to dictate who you could sleep with.

For crying out loud, bucking random mares was part of your job!

“You know that I dislike how anyone, regardless of title or status, would treat others either like trash or like trophies and you know my goal is to also outlaw that idea so that mares and stallions can both without some asshole thinking they are above everyone.” You slowly simmered down as that was always a major issue in this world; while most deemed it despicable, a few others still used their titles to their advantage. You also wanted ponies to stand up for not just what they believe in, but also for what they want to follow, whether their career choices, love interests and even their own religious beliefs.

Now, of course, you hadn’t planned on sleeping with their mothers again, you couldn’t stress that enough. Even so, this talk was necessary. What right would you have to go through with your mission and encourage ponies to stand up to oppressive spouses if you couldn’t stand up to your own?

Your lovers felt a powerful presence before them; the same aura you let off when you stood up to them after returning from New Ponleans. “I know that... the moment I put that crown on... The moment I became a king... my life would forever change... I knew that way before I took the crown, and I refused it because I feared that power... and yet...” you took a deep breath before speaking.

“I knew that this world, if it was ever going to improve for both friendship and for every citizen, then change must be made. If I had to pick up the crown and be the king that everyone needed then I would.” You gave a reassuring smile. “I’m willing to take chances and regardless if I’m forced to stay in Japony for safety reasons, that won’t stop me... Nothing will stop me from making a world that everyone would feel safe to live in, not just for our own family... but for everyone else who chooses to follow beside us.”

Twilight the others only listened carefully as your words touched them. They knew you weren’t just some random stallion they married, as you were a man devoted to keeping your word strong no matter what others said about you.

Tears of shame rolled down Twilight’s cheeks as she acknowledged her hypocrisy. She had been unknowingly interfering with your dream. You gave them the freedom to sleep who they wanted, given it was consensual, and they had to do the same for you.

Galaxia did smirk as not many creatures share their loyalty of achieving goals that may seem far from their grasp; you, however, had all the time in the world to grow it little by little.

(Damned asshole...! Trying to make me feel bad, huh?) the author joined in on your goal.

Now that nopony was trying to hurt you anymore, you came over and wrapped your arms around Twilight as she sobbed into your yukata.

“I’m sorry for scaring you all, but given the fact that we all have different goals, I do want to be part of your life. Just as much as I want to be in the foal’s life...” You gently touched Twilight’s stomach.

Seeing the tension slowly dying off, you finally thought it was safe to lower your guard and just have a quiet night with your family... Yeah right.

Just when you thought all was forgiven, you felt a pair of arms wrap around your stomach. Looking down you saw that Celestia was holding onto you and then lifted you up right in the air.

“W-W-W-WAIT!-” you screamed out as, without warning, you were slammed right against the ground. Tia just couldn’t help herself and German suplexed you to the floor, cracking it.

Despite everything you just said, Tia hasn’t completely forgiven you. She made sure you felt every inch of pain from the slam, and when she let you go, you slumped to the floor in danger of dropping dead from how hard your solar mate threw you.

“Okay all is forgiven now!” she cheerfully said.

Galaxia giggled. “That’s my filly.”

Still conscious, Luna stepped over as you lay on the ground in pain. “Sorry, beloved. We already know of your goals and plans, but it won’t escape the fact you bucked our mother and Auntie Olivia behind our backs,” she smirked, hoping you got your just desserts. Your speech saved you from a much worse beating.

“You bitch...” you snarled before you lost consciousness. Words didn’t always work, but at least you tried.

“I suppose I deserve that... Oh well!” Luna playfully stuck her tongue out.

“Is he okay?” Fluttershy asked, blinking as she eyed your unconscious form.

“Oh, he’s alright. He’s more hard-headed than you think,” Celestia joined in. Grabbing your legs, you were dragged away to the rooms that Hikari had assigned for them. At least they could enjoy themselves with your predicament.

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*comes in and resets neck. popping it* damned apple..... *pops neck* she almost broke my neck. HEY FOLKS OF FIMFICTION! wolfman here so apparently our human friend is somewhere in this world so that means I have to do this without him. I know that I haven't done this but for now, I'm just going to do this without the basket as already i have in mind 5 mares who I personally chosen.

the mares I choose are

junebug

pinny lane

red gala (apple mare)

masquerade

and carrot top

you guys choose who you want to see get the special spa treatment. for now *neck creaks.* I'm going to see a doctor now. so till then, I'll see you all on the next SPECIAL SPA TREATMENT: HUMAN EDITION!! *neck creaks more as wolf grips neck* oh great dog that hurts. curse you apple cheeks.

my neck feels like shit but before I leave I want to give a shoutout big thanks for

ninetailbeastball: my editor for taking the time

thanks again and see you next time