chapter 1 a cruise for a sad griff

Silverstream was staring out into the abyss during lunch one day. A sullen look adorned her face as she took a bite out of the hayburger she had ordered. 

“Hey Silver.” Smolder's voice broke her out of her reverie.

“Oh, hi Smolder.” Silverstream turned to stare at her burger.

She heard Smolder sigh, “What's wrong Silver? I've never seen you so sad before.”

“It's nothing Smolder, everything's fine, I'm just having lunch.” Silverstream took a huge bite of her burger.

Smolder slapped the burger out of her talon. “Damn it Silverstream, let me help you! I'm your friend and all that jazz. For buck's sake tell me what's wrong.”

Silverstream felt tears well up in her eyes. “I'm lonely Smolder!”

“How can you be lonely, you see me every day?” Smolder cocked an eyebrow.

“You don't understand Smolder.” Tears started to streak down Silverstream's face.

Smolder grabbed Silverstream by the shoulders, “then make me understand.”

“Yona has Sandbar. Ocellus has Gallus but I don't have anypony! What if I spend the rest of my life alone and unloved?!” Silverstream started crying into Smolder's shoulder.

Smolder patted Silverstream's back, “You'll find somepony Silverstream. You're such an outstanding person I can't think of a luckier person to be your special somepony.”

It took a few minutes before Silverstream was comfortable enough break from Smolder's embrace. “Smolder, there's like three ponies tops in all of Ponyville that's single.”

Smolder cocked an eyebrow. “What are you talking about? There are lots of stallions...” Smolder stopped herself. “Oh, I forgot lesbian.” She brought a claw up to her snout. “Eh, I see what you're talking about.”

Silverstream grabbed Smolder, “what am I gonna do Smolder!”

“You'll always have me Silver,” Smolder grinned.

Silverstream cocked an eyebrow. “Are you asking me on a date?”

Smolder blushed. “What? No! I'm straight.”

“Oh,” Silverstream frowned. 

“Look Silver. I might not be attracted to you but maybe your friends can help you find somepony. I can always ask around the dragonlands to see if there are any gay dragons around.”

Silverstream's eyes went wide. “I got it, why didn't I think of this sooner? Thanks Smolder.” She hugged Smolder tight and flew off.

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Later that evening Silverstream sat in her room quill and inkpot in hand. There was a blank sheet of paper sprawled out in front of her.

“Well, here goes nothing. Seriously why didn't I think about asking my penpal if she's interested in a date sooner.”

Silverstream dipped her pen in the ink well and started writing. Dear Misty feather. It's me Silverstream and I'm having a bit of a problem. All of my friends are finding love among themselves but I'm completely alone. It's a lot to ask but would you like to go out with me? I know you live far away, but I'm willing to journey there if you say yes. Please respond to my letter as soon as you're capable, with many hugs Silverstream.

Silverstream reached into a drawer and pulled out a golden coin and some red ribbon. She prepared the letter and set it on fire with a nearby candle. With a poof of smoke the entire letter vanished as if it were ignited by Spike's dragon breath. Silverstream extinguished the candle before going to bed. All she could hope for now was to wait and see if Misty feather said yes. Silverstream thought back to last year when Gallus met the kirin Wildfire and the ensuing chaos that resulted from Gallus changing sex for a whole week. 

Silverstream stared up at the ceiling. Part of her had hoped Gallus would be stuck as a woman forever but it wasn't to be. It was a bit of a shame though, female Gallus was super hot especially in that red bikini he bought. Then again, even if Gallus was stuck, he wouldn't go out with her; he only had eyes for Ocellus these days. Eventually, Gallus gave her the mail medallion Wildfire gave him. She used the medallion to write Wildfire's hippogryph friend Misty feather. Misty feather, ever since she started writing her they had developed a reasonably close relationship. Silverstream had never seen Misty's face before but she always imagined Misty to have green feathers and a long flowing yellow mane. The image lingered in her mind. She imagined her entering her room with a smile on her face.

“Good evening Silverstream, I came all the way from my home just to see you. I received your letter and yes I want to start going out with you.” The imaginary Misty grinned. Silverstream's imaginary self grinned back as her real talon made it's way down to her real pussy. In her mind's eye, it wasn't long before Misty had begun nuzzling and kissing her. Silverstream couldn't prevent herself from rubbing her real pussy with extreme fervor.

“I want to be yours forever Silverstream.” The dream Misty said as Silverstream's furious masturbation continued. It wasn't long before Silverstream was picturing Misty rubbing her green horse pussy against her pink horse pussy. The two rubbed against each other furiously until both of them came simultaneously. Once that happened the scenario repeated itself in Silverstream's mind again and again. The erotic fantasy picked up even further as female Gallus entered her mind along with Misty. Eventually, the thoughts were too much, and Silverstream climaxed. She sprayed her bed and talon with her feminine juices.

“Oh I totally needed that.” Silverstream panted. She looked down at her cum soaked claw and sheets and pulled out a bottle with liquid. With a pop, she uncorked the bottle and dribbled it's contents all over her hand and bed sheets. The liquid evaporated leaving everything perfectly clean. Silverstream placed her head on the pillow and finally fell into a confused slumber.

The next morning, Silverstream woke up with a yawn and a stretch. After she got out of bed, her eyes fell on her desk. A rolled up scroll had appeared during the night. Silverstream grinned and rushed over to unroll it. Her head feathers twitched at the sound of a metallic object hitting her chair as she opened the scroll. She looked down at the unusual object and picked it up off her chair. The object was a pendant shaped like a black heart. Silverstream felt her heart soar, maybe Misty was interested in her. She set the pendant on her desk and read the letter.

To my friend Silverstream. While I can empathize with your pain, I must decline your offer for a date. Despite my eyes being for both genders I fear an intimate relationship would only end in heartbreak for both of us. Don't be too disappointed, I want to help and I think I have something solve your problem. Enclosed in this letter is a magical love amulet. It has the power to draw your one genuine love towards you. To activate the amulet simply say “I wish to find true love” while wearing the amulet and it'll do the rest. You'll need to keep the amulet close to you, but it's unnecessary for you to wear it at all times. I wish you luck in your search for somepony to love you, yours truly Misty hoof.

Silverstream frowned, all that buildup and Misty's not interested. She sighed, it was a bit of a longshot but she had to try. As Silverstream set down the scroll she remembered the amulet that Misty sent her. Silverstream looked over the amulet. A true love amulet was she truly so desperate for love that she'd use magic. She stowed the amulet away in her desk drawer, she was lonely but not that desperate. Silverstream put on her pearl fragment and left her bedroom. Once out in the hallway she saw Gallus preening a teal gryphoness.

“I love it when you preen me Gallus.” the gryphoness said in Ocellus's voice

Gallus smiled, “I just love giving my favorite changeling the attention she deserves.” Gallus resumed preening the teal gryphoness. Silverstream almost screeched at the sight.

“That bucking does it.” She muttered under her breath and bolted for her dorm room. Once there she put on the amulet, “I wish to find true love,” she enunciated. Silverstream stood in silence for several minutes, “I don't feel any different.” She sighed, “Maybe the amulet doesn't work.” a thunderous knock at her door broke her from her thoughts, “come in.”

The door swung ajar to reveal Smolder, “heya Silver. You feel any better today.”

“Not really...” Silverstream skimmed the ground with her talon.

Smolder smiled, “figured as much. I've got a surprise for you.”

Silverstream perked up, “really? What is it?”

“Ta da.” Smolder closed her eyes and grinned as she held up a pair of tickets.

Silverstream cocked an eyebrow, “What are those for?” Smolder handed Silverstream one of the tickets. “Admit one for the Mt Aris relaxation cruise. Come join us for relaxation and fun as we journey to the paradise of the hippogryph kingdom in one of Canterlot's finest zeppelins. Place of departure Ponyville airdock.” Silverstream gasped. “You bought me a cruise ticket?”

Smolder nodded, “yep, the zeppelin arrives tomorrow. I also got headmare Starlight to dismiss us from class.”

“Us?” Silverstream tilted her head.

Smolder chuckled. “I'm coming to Silver, you think I'd miss out on hanging with one of my friends on a luxury zeppelin?”

Silverstream roped Smolder into a hug. “Oh thank you Smolder, you're the best.”

Smolder returned the hug, “you're welcome Silverstream. Just remember the airship leaves tomorrow afternoon, don't be late.” Smolder left Silverstream alone who promptly attended class. Eagerly awaiting tomorrow to arrive.