Sweaty Personhorses: Chapter III

>Today was Saturday

>You had promised to accompany Twilight into the Everfree forest

>Whoo

>Getting out of bed, you glance at the clock

>9:23

>So much for an early start

>You dress and start preparing for your trip

"Some bandages, water, a flashlight..."

>Once everything is in your backpack, you sling it over your shoulder and head out the door

>Not even five seconds later, your stomach rumbles

>Oh yeah

>Breakfast

>You could just run in and pour a bowl of cereal...

"Nah, I'll get something on the way."

>"Get what on the way?"

>You turn around and see Applejack and Big Mac standing behind you

>Mac has his arms full of building supplies

>AJ's carrying a few bags herself

"Oh, morning AJ, Big Mac."

>Mac gives a nod and AJ tips her hat

>"Mornin' yerself, hun. What was that about going somewhere?"

"I'm just heading over Sugarcube Corner to grab some breakfast."

>AJ leans to the side to get a view of your backpack

>"That all?"

>Twilight made this seem like some secret mission from Celestia

>She might get mad if you tell someone without her permission

"Yes."

>Applejack gives you a stern look but instantly softens

>"Well, in that case, mind if Ah join ya?"

>"Uh, sis? Didn't ya say we needed t'get these supplies back home?"

>"Oh hush, Mac. We ain't buildin' the fence 'til Monday anyway."

>Mac is about to say something when he's interrupted

>"Jus' get the stuff home and Ah'll getcha somethin' from Pinkie's. Deal?"

>Mac looks at his sister, you, and then back to her

>"Eeyup."

>And with that he walks off, leaving you alone with AJ

>Once Mac is out of earshot, she turns to you

>"Y'know, Ah don't like bein' lied to, sugarcube."

>Oh yeah, Jackie has that Element thing

"I told you, I'm getting some breakfast."

>Technically not lying

>"Then what's in the bag?"

>"My bag is my business."

>You turn and walk towards the bakery

>AJ follows in hot pursuit

>"Ah think it'd be in yer best interest to tell me, Anon."

>Was that a threat?

>You turn to face her

"What, are you gonna beat me up?"

>AJ chuckles

>"Naw, nothin' like that..."

"Then what?"

>Her serious expression changes into a different one

>Almost like that one she had the other night

>...

>She slowly starts walking behind you

>"It'd be jus' awful if someone's li'l secret got out..."

>She spoke in an almost sultry tone

"You wouldn't..."

>"And why not? By keepin' it a secret, Ah'm bein' dishonest."

>Applejack now stands behind you

>You try to move, but for some reason, your body refuses to listen

>"Ah'm gonna need a li'l... convinvin'..."

>She drapes her arms over your shoulders and drags a finger down your chest while she kisses your neck

>Meanwhile, she rubs her boot on the inside of your thigh

>Are you being seduced and blackmailed at the same time?

>Now you know how marriage is like

>Biting your lip, you decide what to do

>Maybe you should tell her?

>No! You will not submit!

>Even if it does feel good...

>During your inner struggle, AJ had slipped out of her right boot

>Her slightly sweaty bare foot now caresses your leg

>And just to destroy any resistance you might have left, she starts whispering

>"Ooh... jus' imagine what Ah could do t'ya...

>Your whole body aches with lust

>"First yer face, then sloooooowly down yer chest, until..."

"F-Fine! What do you want?"

>The kisses stop, but the rubbing continues

>"Well fer starters, y'all kin tell me what that bag's fer."

>You give a defeated sigh

"Supplies for our trip to the Everfree."

>"OUR supplies?"

>"Twilight and me."

>"An' what's this trip to th'Everfree for?"

>Her tone changes from sultry to playful, knowing she has you

>You hesitate, but realize resistance is futile

>Some plant that grows there."

>"That all? Shoo'! Why didn't ya jus' say so?"

>AJ releases you

"I dunno. Twilight made it seem so...secret?"

>"Ah think ya jus' wanted me t'force it outta ya."

"Well, who could resist you, Applejack?"

>She blushes a bit

>Nothing compared to yours

>You turn and start towards the bakery

>AJ follows

"You know Twilight's gonna kill me when she finds out I told you?"

>She grins

>"Not mah problem, sugarcube."

 

...

 

>Applejack and you enter Sugarcube Corner and are immediately greeted by a blur of pink

>"Hey Anon! What are you doing here?! It's your day off! You don't work on your day off, silly!"

"Well, I-"

>"Gasp! And Applejack, you're here too?! You told me you had errands to run!"

>"Uh, ya see-"

>"Wait a sec! Applejack, Anon, here, together? GAAASP! OHMYGOODNESSAREYOUTWOONADATETHAT'SSOROMANTICYOUTWOMAKETHECUTESTCOUPLEINTHEWHOLEWIDEWORLDIHAVETOTELLEVERYONE!!!"

>Pinkie leaps up as she finishes her mouthful

"Pinkie! NO!"

>She freezes in midair

>How...

>"We ain't onna date, Pinkie. We're jus' lookin' fer some grub."

>Wow. You thought AJ would have told her

>"Oh. Well that's boring."

>Pinkie sighs before walking back into the kitchen

"Um, something wrong?"

>Pinkie returns, carrying two plates of donuts

>"I'm just super bummed out that I'm stuck inside on this super duper Saturday."

>She places your food down, albeit hard, and sighs again

>Pinkie then turns and starts wiping down the counter

>AJ shoots you a sly look

"No."

>You suddenly feel the tip of her boot caress your shin

>Is she going to do this every time you defy her?

>...you hope so

>Applejack quickly retracts her foot as Pinkie turns around

>"Well, enjoy..."

>She slumps back on her stool at the register

>You can't stand to see Pinkie like this

>Sighing, you walk over to the crest fallen baker

"Pinkie, do you want to come with me and Applejack?"

>"I don't know... I have to work an-WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!"

>Wow

"We're going to-"

>"No wait! Lemme guess!"

>She takes a deep breath

>"TwilightgotasupersecretassignmentfromCelestiaaskinghertofindasuperrareflowerthatgrowsonlyintheEverfreeForestandhasaskedforyourhelpbecauseyouhadtheideatoaskZecora?!"

>You have no words

>AJ seems less phased

>"Hey! You didn't say nothin' 'bout a secret letter from the princess!"

"Oh, it must have slipped my mind."

>Applejack looks ready to bite your head off, when Pinkie interjects

>"Of course I'll come! Ooh. But first I need to ask off work. MRS. CA-"

>"Pinkie, dear, I'm standing right here."

>"Oh yeah. So can I go?"

>"It does sound like royal business. And you are one of those Elements, so I suppose-"

>"Great!"

>Before you can react, Pinkie grabs AJ and you by the arms and starts bouncing to the library

 

...

 

>As you approach Twilight's house, you can see a figure walking back and forth on the front lawn

>On closer inspection, it was Twilight herself

>She had paced up and down so much that the grass had died, leaving a small dent in the ground

>Twilight sees you coming and shouts

>"Anon! You're twenty minutes late! What did I say about an early start?!"

"Yeah, sorry. Had to pick up some breakfast... and some company..."

>"Howdy Twi!"

>"Heya Twilight!"

>Twi's eye twitched slightly

>"Oh girls. How... nice. Anon, may I have a word with you?"

>You don't have time to answer, as a purple aura drags you behind a bush

>"What the hell? Did you tell the entire town about my secret assignment?!"

>The aura concentrates on your throat

"No, j-just Applejack... a-and Pinkie..."

>Twilight releases your throat but still holds you in her magic

>"I was trying to keep this under wraps. Whatever this flower does, the Princess doesn't want anyone to know about it."

>"Uh, y'all okay in there?"

>"Yeah, what's with all the angry whispering?"

>Twilight turns toward the voices

>"Everything's fine! Be out in a minute!"

>She then turns back to you

>"You better hope no one else hears about-"

>"Gasp! Twilight! What are you doing to dear Anonymous?!"

>"It looks like you're, um, hurting him."

>The magic enveloping you dissipates as Twilight stands up

>"Rarity! Fluttershy! What are you doing here?"

>Twilight says through clenched teeth

>"We were on our way to our weekly spa appointmeant when we spotted Anonymous and you behind this bush."

>"R-Rarity thought you two were fighting... Please say you weren't..."

>"No! Not at all! Just a friendly little chat!"

>"Behind a bush?" Applejack comments as she walks over

>"Yes."

>AJ helps you up

>Suddenly, Pank

>"Hi Rarity! Hi Fluttershy! Ooh! You wanna come with us?"

>Twilight grimaces

>"Go where, dear?"

>"To the Everfree, of course!"

>Flutters squeaks and hides behind Rarity

>"Oh... I'd hate to get dirty and sweaty before our spa date."

>"A-And I'd hate to be eaten before our spa date..."

>"But you gotta! It's an official assignment from Celestia Herself!"

>Meanwhile, AJ and you were snickering at the horror on Twi's face

>"From the princess? Why didn't you tell us dear?"

>Twilight lowered her head

>"I'm sorry. But the letter said no one was to know about the flower."

"But you told me."

>"I was desperate for info. Plus, I was going to send you home after we left Zecora's anyway."

>Applejack walks over and puts a hand on Twi's left shoulder

>"You shoulda jus' told us, Twi. We're good at keepin' secrets."

>Rarity joins AJ and takes Twilight's right shoulder

>"Oh yes, darling. I know how to keep a secret as well."

>Both girls flash you a smile

>nonononononononononononononononono

>"You're right. Sorry I didn't trust you guys."

 

...

 

>Twi apologizes and the six of you venture into the forest

>The Everfree is your typical 2spooky forest

>Owls, rustling leaves, the works

>Flutters clings to your arm the whole way

>Twilight is frantically looking around

>Pinkie is happily skipping and humming

>And Applejack and Rarity are whispering back and forth

>About you no doubt

>Fluttershy notices your discomfort

>"Um, Anon?"

"Hmm?"

>"You've been so quiet. Is... Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. The forest is just... spooky?"

>"Oh yes. But I feel safe knowing I have all my friends with me."

"Why don't you tell me about some of the animals that live here?"

>"I'd love to!"

>Flutters tells you about manticores, timberwolves, and all the other creatures she's met here

>It made the trek to Zecora's hut must faster and took your mind off the two little minxes behind you

 

...

 

>Zecora's hut soon came into view

>Twilight turns to address the party

>"Now remember. This is a secret assignment. No one tell Zecora why we need the flower."

>"Yeah, yeah. Let's jus' get this over with."

>Applejack has never really liked Zecora

>Twilight walks over a gives the door a little knock

>It opens

>"Ah Twilight, and her friends too! Is there anything that I can do for you?"

>Zecora steps outside

>Her dark skin contrasted with her gray dress and hair

>Besides some bangles, she wore nothing on her feet

>"Good afternoon, Zecora. I was hoping you would have some information on a flower I've been researching."

>"Hmm, a flower is what you seek? Come inside and we'll take a peek."

>Zecora leads you all inside

>AJ seems hesitant, but follows

>Zeocra stops at a table of pressed flowers under glass

>"Many flowers grow in this place. You will find most of them inside this case."

>Twilight gives the flowers a glance

>"I don't know what it looks like; only it's name: the Podfillis."

>Zecora taps her chin

>"The name seems familiar, that is true. But I do not have the flower to give to you."

>Twilight starts panicking

>"But you DO know where I can find one... right?"

>Zecora smiles

>"I have never needed the plant before, but I have a map if you're willing to explore."

>She walks over to a shelf and pulls out a dusty map

>"There is a patch almost two hours away. I would hurry while the time is still day."

>"Two hours?! Oh, my poor feet..."

>Rarity looks down at her pristine purple pumps

>Applejack gives her an elbow

>"Don't worry, Rares. Ah think Ah know who could help."

>Rarity places a hand to her mouth to hide her giggle

>"Oh yes, how could I forget?"

>"We have no other choice! We must get that plant for Ce- my studies."

>Zecora nods and hands Twilight the map

>Applejack is the first to leave the hut, rather quickly

>As you turn to leave, you are stopped by Zecora

>"Anonymous, I was wondering, if you're free, would you mind doing something for me?"

"Sure, what do you need?"

>"I promise you it is a small thing, I just have a few items you must bring."

>Zecora hands you a list with names and pictures of various plants

"Alright. Sounds easy enough."

>"ANON! Are you coming?!"

>Twilight is spazzing out again

>You stick your head out the door

"You guys go on ahead. Zecora asked me to help her with something."

>"But Anoo~nymous, what if I feel faint and need a big~, strong~ man to carry me~?"

"That's what Applejack's for, Rarity!"

>Even from here, you could hear AJ's blood vessels pop

>"Fine! Do whatever! We have to get that plant by sundown!"

>Twilight then disappeared into the dense forest, with the others following

"I'm going to start looking, Zecora."

 

...

 

>You are Rainbow Dash

>And right now you are sleeping on the same couch Anon and Gilda were on last night

>Naked

"Ooh~ Anon, Gilda... k-keep licking..."

>A hand snakes its way between your legs

"Oh gawd, the toes...yes. YES!"

 

...

 

>You are Anonymous

>And that little scavenger hunt didn't take long at all, only about an hour

>It is still going to be another three before the girls got back

>Zecora had given you a little basket before you left, so it was easy carrying the stuff back

>The door to the hut was open so you let yourself in

>Zecora is inside brewing some tea

>"Thank you, Anonymous, you are the kindest yet. If you need anything, know I am in your debt."

>She hands you a cup of tea and takes the basket from you

>As she turns to place the basket down, you get a good look at her soles

>They both had a thick layer of dust from walking around her hut and the forest floor barefoot

>Didn't she say she owed you?

>Hmm...

>Zecora pours herself a cup and you both sit down

>You take a little sip

>Bleh

>Drink it anyway to be nice

>Once finished, you turn to Zecora

"Hey, you know how you said you were in my debt?"

>She nodded

>Here come the nerves

"I...I think I know what you could for me."

>This is going to sound weird

>Like with Flutters, you're asking a rather submissive request from someone who owes you

>And Zecora won't be as easy to flatter as Fluttershy

>She might just outright deny your request

>You'll have to word this carefully

"I've noticed your feet have collected a good amount of dirt."

>Yeah, that wasn't creepy at all

>Zecora blinks, wondering where you're going with this

"Could I wash them for you?"

>She look understandably confused

>"That is a very odd request, especially considering you are my guest."

>She ain't going for it

"Oh, I'm just training to be a professional..."

>Crap, what are those guys called?

>Pedometers?

>"Podiatrist?"

"Yes, one of those. I thought you could let me practice my, uh, technique."

>Zecora taps her chin, then smiles

>"Very well, I shall grant your wish. Wait a moment while I fetch a dish."

>Zecora leaves the room and returns a few minutes later with a wooden basin filled with warm bubbly water

>She sets it down and hands you a sponge-like plant

>Once everything is ready, Zecora sits on a stool and places her feet on both sides of the tub

>She nods

>Taking her right foot by the ankle, you gently dunk it into the water

>As you swirl her foot around, you detect a fragrant scent coming from the water

>It doesn't smell like normal soap

>Almost like... berries?

>Lift her foot from the water

>Cascading droplets run down her sole, glistening in the afternoon sun

>You dunk the sponge thing in the water and start scrubbing

>Somehow, the sponge secretes its own foam

>It makes it easy to work up a lather

>Glancing up at Zecora, you see her eyes are closed

>You lower the foot back into the water to rinse off

>Wow, her sole is almost sparkling

>Whatever's in that plant works

>You continue by scrubbing her heel and then the top of her foot

>The sponge was to thick to slip between her toes, so you did the next best thing

>Squeezing some foam into your hands, you rub your fingers through her toes

>If Zecora is ticklish, she sure doesn't show it

>She always has that zen look on her face

>Perhaps her mental stength is too strong to notice such trivial sensations

>Or maybe her feet are just tough because she walks barefoot

>Yeah, probably the later

>Once her right foot is finished, you switch to her left

>You repeat the same process on her sole, heel, and top

>However, you change up on the toes

>Wanting to test your theory, you wiggle your fingers

>Look up, hoping for a reaction

>Nothing

>Wiggle a little faster

>Not even a lip twitch

>You mentally sigh and finish up

>Zecora lifts her feet from the water and places them on a nearby cloth

>Allow her feet to air dry while you drain the tub

>When you come back, you dab the water from her feet to officially finish the bath

>She allows her eyes to open

>A long sigh is the first thing that passes her lips

>"Thank you, Anonymous, for that very relaxing bath. I hope it will help you down your path."

>Path? What is she...

>Oh right

"Heh, you could say it was a treat...to wash your feet!"

>Zecora gives you a quizzical look

"Y'know, treat, feet?"

>She blinks

"Uh, never mind."

 

...

 

>The bath only lasted around 30 minutes, so you still had time before the girls got back

>You decide to kill that time by talking to Zecora about the forest

>The conversation eventually settles on that mysterious flower Twilight went after

"It's been over two hours. They must have found it by now."

>Look out the window to see the sun begin its descent

"What does it do anyway?"

>Turn to Zecora sipping tea

"I mean, the Podfillis, what can it be used for?"

>She sets her tea down and thinks a moment

>"Hmm, I tried to think of something, but I can't. It is a most useless plant."

>Then why does Celestia need one?

>"The only thing that make it more interesting than an owl, is the odor it produces is most foul."

"Odor?"

>"Yes. A useless plant that offends those who near? It's not a mystery why no researchers appear."

>That explains why Twilight's books had no info

>Maybe Celestia just wants to finally have a sample on record?

>Suddenly, you hear faint voices

>You step outside with Zecora

>The voices become louder and louder until you can hear them clearly

>"Ah still can't believe you made us walk two hours 'n back fer that thing!"

>You hear a giggle

>"She's right, Twilight! Pew!"

>"Yes, I know! I KNOW!"

>You turn to Zecora

"Looks like they found it."

>She nods and goes inside her hut

>Soon, the girls emerge from the bushes into the clearing

>First is Applejack holding her stetson over her nose

>Then comes Pinkie, still skipping as if nothing was wrong

>Fluttershy and Rarity follow, pinching their noses

>And finally, a ragged looking Twilight

>Floating behind her is what you presume to be the Podfillis

>It's encased in a pinkish-purple bubble

"Welcome ba-"

>"Save it, Anon." Twilight snaps

>Is she angry you didn't go with them?

>As Twi got closer, so did the bubble

>And with it, its smell

>Its subtle at first, but soon burns in your nostrils

>You instinctively cough

>"Yeah, that's only a FRACTION of what it smelled like before I sealed it."

>Zecora returns from inside. holding what looks to be a glass jar

>"Twilight, lower your shield."

>Twi hesitates, but positions the bubble over the jar

>The bubble pops, and the plant falls

>In the split second took to land in the jar, a horrible stench is released into the air

>You take one whiff and immediately feel sick

>Zecora quickly corks the jar, sealing the smell better than Twilight's magic could

>The odor lingers for a few moments

>Once it's safe to breathe, you examine the plant inside the jar

>Its stem is covered in thorns like a rose

>The flower, where the smell must come from, is made up of pale pink petals forming a bulb with the lips curling outward

"It's actually kind of pretty."

>You didn't really mean to say that aloud

>"Aw, you think? Good. Then YOU get to carry it."

>Twilight needs a nap

>And a shower

>Seriously, is that the plant or her body odor you're smelling?

>Not wanting to aggravate Twi further, you pick up the jar

>As you walk home, you can't help but stare at the strangely beautiful flower in your hands

>You feel... drawn to it

>Why the hell does Celestia need this thing?