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</div><h3><span class="mw-headline" id=".28FR.29_Just_a_Little_Bump.28Cancelled.29">(FR) Just a Little Bump(Cancelled)</span><a href="(FR)_Just_a_Little_Bump(Cancelled)#/editor/1" title="Edit section: (FR) Just a Little Bump(Cancelled)" data-section="1" class="edit-page icon icon-32px icon-edit enabled">Edit</a></h3><div>
<div dir="ltr" class="mw-geshi mw-code mw-content-ltr"><div class="gettext source-gettext">&#160;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;There is no way that you have a bump.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;It's pretty clearly a baby bump Anon. You know just as well as I that you are the father,&quot; Says Cadance flatly.</span><br />&quot;Well... what are we going to do?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;We have to tell Shining.&quot;</span><br />&quot;But...&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;No buts.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You run your hands through your hair and take a deep breath. Stress overwhelming you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Maybe...&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Turning to the pink alicorn, she looks up at you with a glimmer of hope and wraps her hooves around you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Maybe this means we can finally be together...&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look down at your star-crossed lover.</span><br />&quot;Yeah... Maybe.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;It may just be a little bump, but it's full of potential.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Just a little bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your and Cadance's bump.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You stand at the door to your bedroom with the most dread that you've ever felt.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Guilt overwhelms you, knowing that you are deliberately keeping a dark secret from your husband until Anonymous works up the courage to tell him about your child.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;If only you could open this door and your Anon would be there to hold you and comfort you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He always seems to make everything a little less... grey.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Opening the door to your bedroom, you stroll in with a forced smile.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Long night babe?&quot;</span><br />&quot;Yeah... busy day. Couldn't get out of that dinner fast enough.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Another lie.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;If only you could have spent another moment with your Anon...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Well at least its over... Come here and I'll give you a back rub,&quot; says your husband with a smile.</span><br />&quot;I think I just want to get some rest babe....&quot; You say wearily, crawling into bed next to him. &quot;Thanks for the offer though.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Oh... well alright.&quot; Shining replies, his tone slightly defeated.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You close your eyes and pretend to sleep.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I love you my Princess.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;His lips press gently against your cheek.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You try to pretend they were Anon's.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The little bump that is causing you to lay on bed, fully awake at two in the morning.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You couldn't sleep even if you tried.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A part of you is stricken in terror of fessing up to your forbidden romance with Cadance.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Terrified of the idea of telling her husband.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;How in the world are you going to tell him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Hey bro. I knocked up your wife and she doesn't love you anymore. Kbai.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Ugh. The idea makes you sick to your stomach.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It doesn't help that you hardily know him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Either way, you know this must be harder on Cadance.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She's waiting on you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;To make a move.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Do something.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You toss and turn viciously, unable to get comfortable in a bed that feels too big.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Just hours ago, she was here, next to you...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You know what you have to do with Shining...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Yet something else plagues your mind even worse than exposing your dark secret.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Telling the truth will make you free... Would make us free,&quot; she said.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A part of you wants that.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Nothing more than to be with her.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Getting out of bed, you move to your bedroom window, examining the crystal buildings around you.</span><br />&quot;I don't know if I can be a father...&quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;Ouch.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;You groggily hit your head on the doorway as try to let your wife get a few extra hours of sleep.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She's been so exhausted lately.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The Crystal Empire can live without their Princess for an extra hour.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You just want to do something special for her.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's not like you have many royal duties as a Prince.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The crystal guard wasn't hard to manage and politics were boring to you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The least you can do is make sure your wife is well-rested and...</span><br />&quot;Excuse me.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Yes Prince Shining.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Has the kitchen began preparing breakfast yet?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;No sir.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Fantastic. I have a special order for them.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Well-fed.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you trot down to the kitchens, you wonder if there is something more you could do.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She does say that life in the Crystal Empire get's boring...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Perhaps you should plan a trip.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;That could put a new spring in her step.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Shining, you are a genius.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Today is gonna be a good day.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your eyes open gently to the smell of warm pancakes and eggs.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Sitting up in bed, you groggily scan the room, to find a lone tray of breakfast with fresh, cool orange juice and a note.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You pick up the note and quickly scan it.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;You've been working too hard babe... I told your assistants to cancel your plans and turned off your alarms. Get some rest and relax a bit. You may run a country, but everypony deserves a day off once in a while. I'll be back from guard duty around 2. Relax babe. With love, Shining. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Well. That's sweet of him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;This could be a great day to go see Anonymous.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Right after breakfast.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br />&quot;Sorry bro.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;You absentmindedly bump into one of your guard buddies as you assist in patrolling the castle.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Or at least that's what you called it.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You guards saw it as taking the prince on his routine walk.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;It's fine. You were saying about the princess?&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look down at the well maintained crystal path as you walk the castle grounds.</span><br />&quot;I dunno. Things just have been weird lately. I can't explain it. She comes home late. Works all the time now... I mean... I know our conversation about having a foal didn't go well... But I'm just not ready to be a father yet... I can barely handle being a prince. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;That doesn't sound good sir. In fact... If I may voice my personal opinion.&quot;</span><br />&quot;You may. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;It sounds like she might be cheating on you.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You laugh out loud.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The guard is not amused.</span><br />&quot;Sorry... It's just I don't think Cadance would ever do that. If there is one thing I have absolute confidence in, it's our marriage. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The guard nods and presses onward.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;That's good. Well, these things have a habit of working themselves out. It's best not to press too hard. Oh! Did you hear about the new mare guard we just hired? &quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;New mare guard?&quot; you ask with curiosity.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Yeah! She aced every test. Even the combat test. Truly an asset to our team. She doesn't take any shit either. One guard tried to hit on her and she BROKE HIS HOOF! He had it coming really, but wow. She's a fiery one.</span><br />&quot;Huh. I'll have to keep an eye out for her. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;She won't be hard to spot. She has a long, deep red mane. Her name is Melody. &quot;</span><br />&quot; I'm sure she will do a great job. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You place aside the finished dishes of a delicious meal and step out of bed for your morning routine. &gt;Letting the water from the shower warm up, you rub your little bump with a bit of a smile...</span><br />&quot;What should your name be? &quot; you say with a smile.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Hopefully Anon will put all of this drama out in the open soon.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The stress was unbearable.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It will definitely hurt Shining.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You've came to terms with that.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;However for the first time in forever, you've made your own choice to do this.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;No kingdom forced upon you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;No mention of 'Alicorn Ancestry' or 'Royal Blood'.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;This was all you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your decision.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You followed your heart.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Is there such a thing as bad excitement?</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You step inside of the shower, the warm water running down your fur.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It reminds you of the way he holds you.. Caresses you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Biting your lip, you begin to wash yourself.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You close your eyes and remember the way he washes you and brushes your mane, exciting you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;In this very shower was your first time with him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He was so... So... Animalistic.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Anon just had this beast like nature to him that you can't explain. &gt;Slowly you've been taking it from him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You lay on the tile floor, the warm water beating down on you as you reach a hoof down between your legs.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your eyes manage to flutter open to the brightness of the sun.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Guess you managed to get some rest after all.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You should tell Shining today.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Groaning, you roll over in bed and pull the covers over your face.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Whhhyyy?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's for Cadance.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;But it's haaarrrd.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You sigh to yourself, losing your own internal debate.</span><br />&quot;Dammit.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;You get out of bed, and head to your shower to clean off the unwashed sweat from your date with Cadance last night. After she told you about... The bump... Things were just different.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Shampooing your hair, you think over the events from last evening.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You held Cadance in your arms after she let the news loose on you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Honestly, you thought she was just gaining weight.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It sure explains a lot though.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;So much for the DNA of humans and ponies not mixing.</span><br />&quot;How do you think he will take it. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She nuzzles her face into your chest</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; I don't care. This is more important to me. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Then what? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; I want you to stay in the castle... With me.&quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;Stay? In the Castle?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Yeah.&quot;</span><br />&quot;But-&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;But, what?&quot; she says, backing up and looking at you. &quot;You've been acting funny ever since I said-&quot;</span><br />&quot;No it's not that.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Then what is it?&quot; Cadance says exasperatedly</span><br />&quot;It just seems like...you aren't thinking at all about your husband. I mean, this is going to be ridiculously hard on him... and you are going to just kick him out?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance looks at you as if you were trying to convince her that two plus two equals fish.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Anon, I don't care about him. I would think that you would have figured that out sometime in these last four months.&quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;Look. I'm just saying, look at it as if Shining were doing this to you. I'm sure you would want to be treated a lot better than that. We have to take this carefully and tactfully.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance snickers to herself.</span><br />&quot;What? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She waves a hoof.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; It's nothing. I was just laughing at the idea of Shining cheating on me. There is no way he'd do something like that. The very idea... &quot;</span><br />&quot;You know that's not what I'm saying.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She sighs and nods.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Fine. We will break it to him carefully. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Good. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The pink alicorn wraps her hooves around your neck.</span><br />&quot; But only because I'm crazy about you Nonny. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&gt;16103078</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;This mare...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She looks deep into her eyes and you know her words come from her heart.</span><br />&quot;I love you too Cadance. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her lips move upwards towards yours, her eyes gently closing.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You close the distance and seal the kiss.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The princess's lips move in perfect harmony with yours and soon your tongues begin to intertwine.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She was the one to break away first, after the gentle moans from the two of you broke the silence of the room.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Gracefully she strutted to the bed and presented herself, looking to you with half lidded eyes.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's not like she could get double pregnancy.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You stripped yourself down and-</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;SHIT THAT WATER IS FREEZING.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Turning off your shower water, you find yourself with washed hair and a raging boner.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Sighing to yourself, you step out of the shower.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You and your guard buddies head back inside from your patrol, talking about various sports and other happenings in their lives.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;If there is one thing that you can be proud of as a prince, is that you know almost every guard by name.</span><br />&quot;Well, I probably should attend to some royal business. I got a meeting with a diplomat here soon. Maybe I can hit you guys up at lunch? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Yeah that would be cool. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Sure bro - Erm. Your highness. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Bro is fine, but only in private. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look around to ensure you are alone.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Bro.&quot; you say in a hushed tone.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Collectively, you all share a laugh.</span><br />&quot;I'll see you all later. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Wait! There she is!&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You turn your head to watch a shorter, thinner guard pony, dressed in full armor marching forward through the halls.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her crimson red mane flowed elegantly with each hoofteps and stood in contrast of her ice blue eyes and cream white fur.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your eyes connect for a moment, and break near instantaneously.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;But you can't help but watch as she passes by.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;There is something about this mare...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The way she moves...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She breaks her form to look back at you and your eyes connect again.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A slight blush illuminates her face and she looks away, quickening her pace.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;?Man. What I wouldn't do... Know what I mean? &quot;</span><br />&quot; Yeah.&quot; You say with a cough. Trying to focus your thoughts. &quot;I see what you mean.&quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you put your final touches of make up on in your mirror, you wonder what Anon might be doing right now.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He's probably still searching for a job.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;That stubborn human.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He never accepts your money.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Something about pride and independence.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;None of that will matter when he is a Prince though.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Prince Anon.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You rather like that.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Has a good ring to it.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Anon will have to do something about his current residence though.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Perhaps he will be able to give it to Shining when you make him move out...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;There it is again.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;If you keep talking and thinking like that, you will upset Anon.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's true though, it's just a matter of time until he will have to leave the castle.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Then it will just be you and Anon.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Surely the Princesses wouldn't mind too much.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The princess of love has to follow her heart. Right?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Twilight will be upset, but she has every reason to.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She will be there for her brother. That's what counts.</span><br />&quot;Hmmm. Crown, or no crown. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;You examine your image.</span><br />&quot; Crown. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;After placing your tiara on your head, you rise up proudly and stroll out or your bedroom.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You stroll through your crystal castle examining the seasonal crystal decor.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's a rare pleasure to be able to walk through your castle and just enjoy it.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Before Anon, you hardily got to enjoy much of anything in here.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Things just got...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You sigh to yourself as a few guards pass you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;They bow in reverence but continue on their way.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Is boring the right word?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Perhaps predictable?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;No... Neither of those are right.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You think to yourself where everything went wrong.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Things were fine after the wedding.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You would even have called it perfect.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;But the honeymoon got pushed off till Sombra was dealt with.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Then he said he wasn't ready for kids.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Shining began to take more of your duties and share the rule of the Crystal Empire.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Which is sweet.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You guess.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;However, that's not what you want.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Kingdom be damned, you want a family more than anything else.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You wouldn't mind running the country alone if he stayed home to watch your foal.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Keeping your head up, you walk through the halls to the front gate.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The guards reflexively open the gate for you and you nod to each in turn in appreciation.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A pair of ice blue eyes catch yours.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You examine the guard a bit more closely.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A mare.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Interesting.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You will have to learn more about her later.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Right now, you just want to see Anon.</span><br /><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;After drying yourself off, you wrap the towel around yourself and head into your bedroom.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Deep in thought, you ponder your unanswered question.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Would you be a good father?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Anyone could tell a kid to eat their vegetables and do good in school, but you needed to be more than that.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You had to be a positive role model.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Be there for them to learn the answers to life's hard problems...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You are so... Different.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Not to state the obvious, but you are a whole different species.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;How could the baby look up to someone who isn't even a pony.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Past that point... It's going to be different.. The baby that is.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Half horse and half human...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;What would that even look like?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Can you be there for someone that will be beat down, picked on and called a freak their entire life?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Just for being different?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Hearing them complain about how they aren't like the others... And they just want to be normal.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Knowing that it's all your fault?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Could you be a good father?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You cover your face in your hands and take a few deep breaths</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The silence of the room provides no answer.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You discover it yourself.</span><br />&quot;I.. I can't. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Getting up, you grab a bag to pack your things</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Throwing your bag onto your bed, you grab what little clothes and belongings you have.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you stuff them in the bag, you come across the red tie that you wore when you first met Cadance.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You were introduced to her by Twilight when you first came to Equestria.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Back then you could have never imagined that things would have turned out this way.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Stuffing it inside, you head downstairs to grab some of your last things.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your stomach growls.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Maybe some breakfast too.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you head into the kitchen, you scan the room, filled to the brim with empty shelves.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's not much, but it's yours.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Throwing a few pieces of bread I to the toaster, you grab your legal documents for your bag.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Expertly hidden under the sink.</span><br />&quot;Alright... What else?&quot; you ask yourself. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;That`s when you hear a knock at the door.</span><br />&quot; Of course, it's always when you aren't wearing pants.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;You head to the door and look through the peek hole.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The pink Alicorn outside happily hums to herself.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;There is something about this mare.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She stands at her post at the front gate just like every other guard.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;However, she is clearly not like the other guards.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;They all stare at her and she knows it.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;What the hell are you doing.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You got a billion things to do.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Turning around, you head back to work.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Better get back to?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Hey Cutie! &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A few laughs are heard from the entrance hall.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You dart back to watch in curiosity.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The red maned mare keeps her eyes forward, ignoring the guards circling around her.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Is this how they act when you aren't around?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;This is disgraceful.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; So, did they bring you on to deliver us coffee? &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Two creams for me please.&quot; says another In a teasing voice.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Another leans in and sniffs her hair.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Or maybe to reward us for our hard work... &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The stallion takes a firm hoof and slaps the flank of Melody.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She grabs the hoof and knocks him off balance, swiftly pinning him to the ground.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He yells in pain and the guards swarm around them.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; I could break this leg of yours right now.... Give me a good reason not to. &quot;</span><br />&quot; That's enough. &quot; You announce as you march into the room.<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The guards back away from the scene and a few scurry away to their posts.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you approach the tussle, Melody lets go of the guard and stands at attention.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Newbie. Come with me. The rest of you I will deal with later. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The guards look to each other in worry and you begin to trek towards the guard break room.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The walk begin in silence, until...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Permission to speak, your highness. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Granted. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Am I being disciplined for defending myself? &quot; she asks flatly.</span><br />&quot; No, you are being disciplined for using excessive force. You had every right to defend yourself. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; I don't understand. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The two of you turn into the empty Break room and you pour two cups of coffee.</span><br />&quot; Shut the door and sit down. We are gunna talk. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She looks at you with apprehension, but does as instructed.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You bring over the hot coffee and set it in front of her.</span><br />&quot; This may surprise you, but in Canterlot, I was captain of the royal guard. I know a thing or two about these guard types. The first thing I know is that if they don't like you, they will do anything they can to get you out. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Anger flashes across her face.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; So I'm just suppose to lie down and take this!?! This is ridiculous! &quot;</span><br />&quot; I didn't say that. Calm down for a second. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She sits politely, intently listening to what you have to say.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;For such a hot headed pony, she's pretty cute.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Focus. Mentor.</span><br />&quot; Im sure you figured out by now that stallions can be major jerks. They'll judge you before you even get a chance. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She scoffs.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Ain't that the truth. &quot;</span><br />&quot; But you need to show them is that you can do just as good as a job, or even better. You know you can and after seeing the way you took that guy down, I know you can too. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; How can I do that? &quot;She asks, taking a sip of the drink in front of her.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Well, that's the hard part. You gotta be their friends. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Melody rolls her eyes.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; A mare and a stallion can't be friends. Stallions are only after one thing. &quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;I don't think that's true. Just show them that you are able to be like one of them, rather than showing that you are better than them. The teasing will stop. They are probably just scared. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Melody sips her coffee and thinks over your advice.</span><br />&quot; Then if it doesn't work, let me know and I'll slap some sense into them. I will not tolerate that sort of harassment in my castle guard.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Why are you doing this for me? You are a prince. A married prince. Don't you have other things you should be doing? &quot;</span><br />&quot; Probably, but if ponies don't stand up for one another when they need help or need someone to stand up for them, this country is beyond any sort of political help. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The red haired mare looks at you with wide eyes.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Looks like the message struck home.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Downing your coffee, you pitch the cup and head out.</span><br />&quot; Just be their friend. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Thank you Prince Shining.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You stop before returning to the hall.</span><br />&quot;My friends call me Shining. When you aren't working, drop the Prince part. I'm still not used to it. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance!</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;What's she doing here!?!</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You unlock the door and open it a bit, peeking your head out.</span><br />&quot;Hey. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Anon!&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance pushes the door open and glomps you in an open hug.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The towel around your waist slips off.</span><br />&quot;The door!&#160;?<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance looks down at your naked form and blushes.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Sorry... &quot; she says, closing the door with her magic.&quot; I was just excited to see you.</span><br />&quot;Did anyone see you? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance thinks to herself as you look out your window.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; I don't think so... Why? &quot;</span><br />&quot; Why? You are a princess! A scandal like this would explode in hours! &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She chuckles to herself.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Everypony will know soon, so why does it matter? We just have to tell Shining.&quot;</span><br />&quot;And we will, just-&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Today. &quot; she says forcefully.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You examine the princess and it's easy to see why Celestia entrusted her with an empire.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Full of determination, powerful yet with a kind hand and an open ear.</span><br />&quot;Alright. Today. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;You head upstairs, while Cadance is filled with surprise.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; That's it? You aren't going to fight me or anything?&quot; She says, chasing you upstairs.</span><br />&quot;Nope, it needs to be done. Rip it off like a band-aid. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Heading into your bedroom, you throw on a pair of pants and examine your packed goods.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She stands at the door, watching you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Anon... Why are you packing? &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look over your things again, double checking to make sure you didn't miss anything.&quot;</span><br />&quot;It's simple. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;You turn to her and sit on the bed, looking deep into her worried eyes.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She carefully walks over towards you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As if you had some contagious, fatal disease.</span><br />&quot; I'm not meant to be a father.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Tears well into her eyes.</span><br />&quot;I've thought about it really hard, and I'm terrified-&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She strikes you accross the face with her hoof.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A red hoof imprint remains on your face.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I'm not letting you go. &quot;</span><br />&quot; I'm not going anywhere. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance looks down at you confused.</span><br />&quot; Let me finish. I'm scared of being a dad. Straight up terrified, but I've been thinking over it, and I'm the only one that could do it. I'm horrified I will hurt our child, but I have to do my best... So I'm packing to move into the castle like you said. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance looks down at you, a tear gently falling down her cheek.</span><br />&quot; I just have to be the best Dad?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The princess strikes you again, catching you off guard.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look up at her angrily.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;That's for scaring me! &quot; She tells in exasperation.</span><br />&quot;But I-&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She places a hoof on your lips and pulls in closer to you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your eyes connect with hers and you feel weightless for a moment, when her lips press against yours.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her tongue dances with yours the familiar tango, but with an unrecognizable passion.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She breaks the kiss and pulls away, looking into your eyes.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;That's for being brave.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You wipe a stray tear from her cheek.</span><br />&quot;Anything for you babe. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Sitting in a room with a diplomat from a neighboring country has never been something you would necessarily call fun.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;However, this meeting was especially excruciating.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You can't help but think back to your talk with Melody and check the clock for when the meeting is over.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Did you say the right things to get her to fit in?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You didn't give off the wrong message did you?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Plus, why did you even care so much?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You are married.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;To an amazing wife no less.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Do those terms sound fair to you?&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You just got to get the vision of her crimson red hair out of your head.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Prince Shining?&quot;</span><br />&quot;Oh. Yes. Of course. Sounds fair to me.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Fair enough. It's a pleasure to do business with your empire.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Likewise. May this be an agreement that will be remembered for years to come.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The diplomat smiles and the guards escort him from the castle after all the papers have been signed.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You wonder if her fur feels like velvet.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;SHINING. GET A GRIP ON YOURSELF.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Sighing to yourself, you examine the clock.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;11:20.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Close enough for lunch.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You know that you made a promise to sit with the guys at lunch, but...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A silent part of you wants to sit by Melody at the guard's lunch tables.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You walk through the castle halls until you reach the cafeteria room for guards.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you enter, the room is full of guards nibbling on sandwiches, playing cards or just talking.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Immediately you spot your friends waving you over to their table.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;But, today, your eyes continue to scan.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Of course, you see her.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Sitting alone in the corner of the room, idly playing with her food.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You wave to your friends but head to her table.</span><br />&quot;Seat taken?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She looks up at you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I can't stop you.&quot;</span><br />&quot;That's not my question.&quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Sure, you can sit with me. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You sit down with your simple sandwich across from Melody.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;On the other side of the room, your friends mutter to each other in confusion.</span><br />&quot; So how's your morning so far? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She sets down her fork and looks at you curiously.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Ok. I'll bite. What are you doing? &quot;</span><br />&quot; Just wait a minute. You will see. Now answer the question&quot; You say to her with a sly smile.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Good... I guess? The harassment stopped. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Good. Now all you need is allies. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; You don't mind if I joined you guys do you? &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Turning around, you find one of the guards standing behind you with his lunch.</span><br />&quot; Not at all. I'm sure you've met Melody right? &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Yeah. Maybe in passing. Nice to meet you.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Likewise. &quot; Melody replies to the guard as he sits down.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Soon the rest of your guard buddies begin to join the three of you at the table.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Who would have guessed that a mare as beautiful as Melody would share so many interests with other stallions?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She went to explain that she had five brothers and she always hung out with them and looked up to them.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As a result, she didn't get along with most of the other mares.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You find yourself being locked onto every word she says as the rest of the guards playfully joke with her.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;At least you planted the seed.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You will have to ask your friends later if they were just being nice, or if they really have accepted her.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;With them, sometimes its hard to tell.</span><br />&quot;Well everyone, I gotta make my trek back.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Time for princey to get groomed?&quot; teases one of your friends.</span><br />&quot;It's called a shower. You should try one. I insist. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Some of the stallions laugh while your friend sniffs his pits.</span><br />&quot; See ya around. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Dropping your trash in a bin, you leave the room.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; H-hey! Wait up!&quot; you hear a feminine voice call from behind you.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You turn around, allowing your fire haired persuant to catch up.</span><br />&quot;What's up? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;It was my time to head back, so I thought I'd walk with you.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Alright.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The two of you walk in silence down the quiet corridor.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;If there is one thing you've learned about mares, is that they always have a reason for doing something. &gt;You just got to give them enough-</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Alright, fine I'll ask. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;That was quick.</span><br />&quot; What's up? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Why are you doing all this for me?&quot;</span><br />&quot;We went over this already. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Well, yeah, but that's not what I mean. You didn't have to introduce me to your friends.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Why not? You are my friend, they are my friends. You are all guards, it just makes sense.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her commanding demeanor falters and she scrunches her face.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Clearly that is not the answer she wanted.</span><br />&quot;What? They all liked you and now you won't be alone at the lunch table. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; That's not quite what I-. Nevermind.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look down at her and she keeps her gaze forward.</span><br />&quot;What? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; You know, you remind me a lot of my oldest brother.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Why's that?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;?You are such a nice person it's almost painful. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You smile to yourself.</span><br />&quot; I'll take that as a compliment. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You and Shining walk down the hall together.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's weird.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You literally JUST swore off stallions the other day.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Now here you are.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Falling for a prince.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A married prince.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's definitely not hard to see why.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He's so kind and caring.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You catch yourself staring at his lips.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Damnit Melody.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Get a hold of yourself.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He's a prince, and you are a guard.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's just the way it has to be.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance leans into your face for another kiss and you dig your hand into her mane.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your lips collide with yours, and you hold her face carefully as you move your tongue into her mouth.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The gentle smacking and slurping echoes through your room.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You gently nibble her lip and she giggles, placing a hoof on your bare chest.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Breaking the kiss, you pull away from her and a small trail of saliva trails between your lips.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her eyes, filled with lust, bury themselves deep inside of yours.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She moves her hoof down your chest towards your pants.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her hoof moves down and rubs the outside of your pants, exciting your disco stick.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your lips lock back onto hers, but you move down to her neck, kissing and suckling her soft fur.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Tiny moans escape her mouth as you hit the places that you've learned drives her crazy.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You take off her crown and toss it on the bedside table and run your hand through her majestic mane.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her hoof pushes against you, desiring you to grant her access to your bed.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;What kind of person would you be to refuse such a humble request?</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You scoot up backward as she crawls up with you towards the head of the bed.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her horn lights up with magic and unbuckles your pants.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A satisfied smile curls on her face as she begins to kiss your neck and work her way down your chiseled chest.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her hooves find a way around your pants and yank them off, leaving you with just a simple set of boxers.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance moves her hoof to your excited member, rubbing the soft fabric against your lingering form.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her mouth moves down to the elastic waste of your underwear, which she bites lightly, pulls back and snaps against your waist.</span><br /><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The feeling of the fabric on your shaft makes you lightly gasp.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It fuels Cadance's fire to torture you with foreplay.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A newly formed light dampness o your boxers does not go unnoticed by the pink alicorn, as she licks the wet spot.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The sensation is driving you crazy.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She wants you to beg for release, but you don't want to give in to her sexual torture.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Not yet anyway.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She kisses the tip of your member on the outside of your clothing, as a hoof travels south to massage your bullocks.</span><br /><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The gentle massage sends you into a frenzy of sensation.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your breathing becomes shallow and excited as she plays with the button of your underwear using her teeth.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The button comes undone, and a rush of cold air greets your phallus as it forces its way out of it's tight constraint.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her tongue moves from the base of your cock and moves its way slowly up to your crown, forcing you to shiver.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her mouth slips over your hardened dick, engulfing it in a warm, wet blanket.</span><br />&quot;Mmmm.&quot; you moan.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Gently you brush the hair from her eyes behind one of her ears.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her eyes lock with yours as she pushes her head down on your staff.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance's mouth sticks to you like a vice grip as her hoof gently cradles your jewels.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Once she reaches the bottom of your shaft, she moves back upward, leaving a fresh trail of saliva.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The pink alicorn continues to work your staff at an agonizing pace.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your desire overriding your concerns, you place a hand on the back of her head.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You try to push her head down on your cock, but she fights.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Pulling her head off of you, and returning to stroking, she eyes you with a lusty smirk.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Want something babe?&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your lovemaker begs for release.</span><br />&quot;Yeah. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;What's that?&quot;</span><br />&quot;I want to fuck you like an animal.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She blushes while you feel proud of yourself for thinking up that line while half high off sex.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Well then... &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her stroking stops, but she turns herself on your bed, and places her winking marecunt three inches from your face.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;You'll have to earn it.&quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You can feel your dick pulsate with desire.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Without a word, you use your fingers to spread her blooming flower.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;With a single lick to her winking clit, she gasps with pleasure.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You run your tongue along her sex and swirl it in circles around her entrance, teasing her as much as she teased you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Returning to her most sensive part, you flick your tongue repeatedly.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You can feel her warm body begin to shake as her legs want to fail her.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Now it's your turn to make her give in.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You take her clit into your mouth and gently suck on it.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She gasps hard and her front hooves collapse, placing her face directly next to your weapon.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her delicious juices slowly make their way down to your tongue.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance takes your member into her mouth again and massages your crown with her tongue.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your licks send shivers through her body as she she makes little grunts of pleasure, sending vibrations through your rod.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Gently, you massage two fingers into her delicate marecunt.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;After several lust filled hours, the pink alicorn lies next to you, curled into your body and warming the bedsheets.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your seed steadily flows out of her holes as you gaze upon her resting body.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Today you have to tell Shining.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You barely know the guy, but he deserves to know.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Everything will just have to be worked out with time.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;With a heavy sigh of content, you roll out of bed to clean yourself up.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Throwing on a pair of pants and grabbing your shirt, you know that if you delay this any longer, its just going to cause more pain for everyone.</span><br />&quot;Cadance. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She rolls over and looks up at you groggily.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Huh? &quot;</span><br />&quot; Let's go tell him. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;I'll see ya around Melody. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; See ya Shining. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you watch the red haires guard return to her post, you can't help but feel jealous.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Sometimes if you were a single stallion...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You shake you head at the thought as you head to the throne room.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance was too perfect.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;All that is left for today is to listen to the private comments of the ponies.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;They may be upset that their princess isn't in attendance, but they will have to live with it.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Ascending the stairs to the throne, you take the smaller throne next to Cadance's.</span><br />&quot;Let in the first guest. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Hold on! Hold on! Sorry I'm late! &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You turn to the side as you watch your wife gallop into the throne room.</span><br />&quot; Babe, you don't have to do this. This is your day off! &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Oh that's fine. This is important to me.&quot; she says with a smile and she sits next to you on her throne.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You take her hoof into yours with your own smile.</span><br />&quot;Alright then. The first guest is the crystal empire's human resident, Anonymous. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The guards open the doors and you watch the human, Anonymous, stroll into the throne room.</span><br />&quot;Good morning Anonymous! How are you on this fair day.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;He walks tall and resolute, with a strong sense of purpose.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's almost unnerving how tall he is.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Has he considered becoming a guard?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He could do nicely.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Prince Shining, I come before you to reveal something that you will not like, but is of extreme importance to you.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You nod to him, your demeanor changing to a more serious tone.</span><br />&quot;Alright, let's hear it.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I've been sleeping with Princess Cadance.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The throne room goes quiet and you sit in your throne, motionless.</span><br />&quot;Excuse me?&quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You rise from your seat, looking down at the human who stands before you, his expression unreadable.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;It's true. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Guards! REMOVE this SCUM from my courtroom who dare insult my wife.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;He's telling the truth Shining. &quot; comes from the tender voice beside you.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You turn to your wife, sloely backing away from her.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The numbness fills you and renders you speechless, your thoughts spill into words.</span><br />&quot;No... You couldn't...&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I did. &quot;</span><br />&quot; H-how long... &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Months. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your eyes begin to water... But thia is far from liquid pride.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Tracing from the human to your wife, anger and hatred fills you.</span><br />&quot; BANISH HIM. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; No. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Why!? &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; I'm pregnant with his child. &quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The words suckerpunch you and you feel as though you will be sick.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Tears flow freely as you turn away and walk out of the room in silence. &gt;Your throat burns as the perpetual shock consumes you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The halls of the Canterlot castle feel small and clostropobic.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The guards watch you as you pass them.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;They must have known.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Someone must have known.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Not a single one told you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;They must have laughed so hard.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The clueless prince, doing all the work while the princess goes to fuck a monkey.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A fucking monkey.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your mind goes blank and you see an empty suit of armor standing resolute and proud.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You kick down the suit of armor and no sound reaches your ears.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;With your front hooves you stomp on the helmet, emblazoned with the crystal heart.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You stomp again.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;And again.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;And again.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The helmet fades from recognition into a metal lump on the ground.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;That's when you feel a hoof on your shoulder.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Shining. Calm down... What's wrong? &quot; you hear the calming voice say beside you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Every word you could use to describe the situation vomits out of your mouth at thr same time, each one filled with hurt and betrayal.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your throat seizes and the tears renew again.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Here... Let's get you out of the hall... &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Melody guides your step and moves you to a private hearing room for the guards.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's nothing special, but you get to at least sit down.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She hands you a roll of paper towels and you wipe down your face.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Tell me what's going on?&quot; she says in a warm, caring tone.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look up at her her eyes, transfixed on you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;This mare has only been here for a few days.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You've only known her for hours...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Can you trust her?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look down at the table.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Is there anypony you can trust?</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You might get scolded for leaving your post later, but Shining needs your attention now.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's the least you can do.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I don't know for how long... Exactly... But she's been cheating on me.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your eyes go wide as you stare at the mess of a stallion in front of you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I just don't know what I did wrong.. Was it that I wasn't ready to be a Dad? Did I care for her too much? &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You wrap his hooves in yours.</span><br />&quot; You can't beat yourself like this Shining. She did what she did out of selfish want, not because you did something wrong. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; But this has to be my fault... There has to be a reason... I've been working so hard to take the load off her lately, because she puts so much pressure on herself. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Shining... &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; It must have been the kids. She could have not had kids if she wanted. &quot; rambles the broken unicorn.</span><br />&quot; Shining. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; I have nothing left. &quot;</span><br />&quot; I'm right here. &quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Rising from the opposite side of the table, you sit next to Shining and rub his back.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;How in the world could you possibly comfort him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your heart thumps loudly in your chest.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Maybe a hug?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Would that be crossing a line?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Is that for him or for you?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Before you can question yourself, you wrap your hooves around the mess of a stallion and he hugs you back.</span><br />&quot;I'm sorry. Shining... I don't understand how she could do that to somepony as wonderful as you. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Just believe in what he told you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A mare and a stallion can be just friends.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Right?</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her warm hooves around you feel as if had been covered by a blanket.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A blanket that helps you believe everything is okay.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you try your best to compose yourself you break the hug and stand up to face her.</span><br />&quot;Thank you... It means a lot to me. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Melody shakes her head.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I'm just happy to be there for you. If you need anything... You know I'm here for you.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You nod your head and try to smile.</span><br />&quot;Of course. You will be the first I go to. Thanks Melody.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;She wraps you in a hug.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A hug that was probably too long for a married stallion.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;However, you wanted that embrace.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She didn't try to break it though.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Maybe she wanted it too?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;That's dangerous talk Shining.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Do you really want to fall down to her level?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You shake with anger and she simply holds you stronger.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;After an endless moment, the two of you release.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I better get back. &quot; She says eith a cough, returning the situation to a more serious tone, but wearing a blush.</span><br />&quot; Right.&quot; you say with a sad tone. &quot;Uhm. Nothing to the guards, if they don't already know.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Of course.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her smile makes you feel the edges of your mouth turn up.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She steps out the door and closes it behind you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You head to a nearby drawer and get out a pad of paper, quill and ink.</span><br />&quot;Dear Princess Celestia... &quot;<br /><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;As you leave Shining alone, you can't help but worry for him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;In a castle this big, with this many guards, how could there have been no rumors?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Not even a whisper from the maids who love to gossip.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Something about this isn't right.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Instead of heading back to your post, you decide to take a detour.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You head to your squad leader's office.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's a small office, nothing special other than a few weapons hanging from the walls and some unorganized paperwork.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Melody... Causing trouble again? &quot;</span><br />&quot; No sir. I'd actually like to make a request. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The overworked veteran guard takes off his glasses and eyes you curiously.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Alright, my ears are open. Let's hear it.&quot;</span><br />&quot;I'd like to request a transfer to the personal guard of Prince Shining Armor.&quot;<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Why would you want to be transferred to that position? &quot; the leader questions you with an impatient tone and a lack of interest.</span><br />&quot;Because the prince is currently in a vulnerable state and I believe it could impact not only the events in this castle, but the entire crystal empire.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The veteran guard focuses his attention to you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I've been in this castle a long time and seen many things. I doubt the price can be distraught enough to affect his duties. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Sir. The Princess proclaimed her lack of faith to him this afternoon, with her new lover in her presence. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;?That's hard, I'm sure, but these things get patched up.&quot;</span><br />&quot;And she is full with her lover's child. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The leader of the guard leans back in his chair and absorbs the information with an expression of shock.</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;This changes a lot of things. &quot; he says running a hoof through his mane.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You look at your boss in confusion, head tilted.</span><br />&quot;Like what?&quot; you ask curiously.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your boss sighs.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Who will inherit the throne for one thing. Then if she stays with the lover or the Prince will be a major issue... Mares might fling themselves at the Prince, hoping he will make the same mistake as the Princess... How many know? &quot;</span><br />&quot; Only some guards, I think. &quot; you reply calmly<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Good. We need to control how this information is released. If the public finds out... And rumors spread. This could be catastrophic. &quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;However, while I agree that he will require a personal guard, what makes you qualified newbie? &quot;</span><br />&quot; Well, I can fight just as well as anyone on this guard. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;The leader stares at you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Go on. &quot;</span><br />&quot; Uhm..&quot; You scramble for words. &quot;I've became somepony he trusts?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;There are many guards that the Prince trusts. Why you. &quot;</span><br />&quot; If I'm not cut out for the position, you may simply say so sir. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; No, you are the perfect fit, but I want you to understand why. &quot;</span><br />&quot;Why sir?&quot; you curtly reply.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Because looks are deceiving.&quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Wait, what?</span><br />&quot;What do you mean, sir?&quot; you inquire.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Have you ever tried to ask a stallion out on Hearts and Hooves day Melody? &quot; your boss inquires with a serious tone.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your face flushes red.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;More of this negging because you are a mare ia going to make you explode.</span><br />&quot; I hope you have a good point sir.&quot; you say with noticeable irritation.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;I do, hear me out. What is better than reacting to an attack? &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;What does this have to do with anything?</span><br />&quot; Preventing it... But sir-&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Right. So if mares are going to be after Shining, what is going to prevent them from going after him. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;That's when it hits you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's an amazing plan.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; As a personal guard, you must be at Shining's side at all times. Be on constant watch.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A lump forms in your throat.</span><br />&quot;You want me to pretend to be Shining's marefriend? &quot; you choke out with butterflies in your stomach.<br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Exactly.&quot; he says with a smile.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You shift the weight on your hooves with discomfort, but also the feeling of butterflies fill your stomach.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;You would be around him at all times as a guard and protector, but undercover. It's one of the most secure ways of dealing with this possible threat. &quot;</span><br />&quot; I see... &quot; you say uneasily.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; Unless you feel like you are being unfairly treated due to your gender. &quot;</span><br />&quot; No! &quot; you nearly shout. &quot; N-no. This is fine. I just think we should have the Shining's opinion as well. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Of course. I will speak with him as soon as possible.&quot;</span><br />&quot;I'll return to my post then, thank you sir. &quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot; No, Thank you. Dismissed. &quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You leave the room with a massive smile and a slight shake to your legs.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Shining's marefriend?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's just for work...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Surely you can set your feelings aside for him...</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Right?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A mare and a stallion can just be friends</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Sitting on the throne beside Cadance didn't feel right.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Despite her insisting that you sit beside her, you decided to stand beside her, leaving Shining's seat empty.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;For now you suppose it's better.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It's bad enough that Cadance has developed a bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Some of the mares that came in for a private audience with the Princess, voicing their concerns for the Empire, eyed the bump carefully.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;It is only going to be a matter of time.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Plus you can't stop thinking about Shining's face after the news was broke to him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The way his body shook with anger.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The rage in his eyes.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A part of you was legitimately scared for your life.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;However, the rage didn't seem directed to you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;At the same time... Not really Cadance either.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Maybe to himself.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Maybe he had a hunch the whole time, but tried not to believe.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;At the same time, you look to Cadance, who seems to be acting without a care in the world.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;That the status quo needed to be maintained.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Isn't she even slightly guilty?</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;Hey, uh, Princess?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Yes, my love?&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You shift uneasily at her words.</span><br />&quot;This whole... thing. It just feels off to me.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance shifts in her throne, and looks to you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;How so?&quot;</span><br />&quot;Well, I dunno. I feel like we haven't really been sensitive to Shining. He doesn't really have any outs.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance glares daggers at you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Guards, can you please tell those waiting that I won't be seeing any more citizens today?&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Yes, your highness,&quot; a guard replies, the rest following after him.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;A silence falls between you and the Princess as the two of you are left to be alone.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The hair stands on the back of your neck as the door slams, echoing through the large royal hall.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;So, now you want to be sensitive and caring to my husband?&quot; she says.</span><br />&quot;Well, I mean-&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Anon, you -knew- I was married. You -knew- this.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Well, yeah.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Then why are you so worked up now? Do you remember how often I snuck away to you?&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You remain silent.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;The late nights and private dates we spent together?&quot;</span><br />&quot;I couldn't forget,&quot; you answer tenderly, trying to play defensively.<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;And you -knew- I was married.&quot;</span><br />&quot;Yeah, but-&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;But what? What other ending was there to all of this? How could any of this gone any differently in the end?&quot;</span><br /><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You take a step back, unsure of what to say.</span><br />&quot;I...&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;You knew I was cheating for you, and you didn't think this would happen?&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You stutter and look to the floor for any sort of answer.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;So, what am I supposed to believe?&quot; she asks. &quot;What are you trying to say, Anon?&quot;</span><br />&quot;I just think we're being harsh.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Do you even -want- to be here?&quot;</span><br />&quot;Yes!&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Then what are you trying to say?&quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump</span><br />&quot;I just think we could have broke this more gently. Ugh. I dunno. Forget I said anything.&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Well how would you have done it?&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Cadance glares at you.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Did you not think it was difficult for me? To tell my husband that I don't love him anymore? That I had found someone new? By doing this, Anon, he can grow to hate me. If he hates me, maybe he-&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Her voice catches.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;She takes a deep breath and recomposes herself.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;With a low, serious voice, she continues.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Maybe he can get over it quicker if he just learns to hate me.&quot;</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You remain silent as you step closer to her.</span><br />&quot;Do you want him to hate you?&quot;<br /><span class="co4">&gt;&quot;Of course not. Why would I possibly want that? Just... maybe it would help him be happy.&quot;</span><br /><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Bump.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Shining's... Marefriend?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;That's your undercover role as his personal guard?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;How are you even going to accomplish that?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Aside from the constant fluttering in your chest, how would you even try to be a Marefriend to a married man?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Alright, Melody.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Deep breaths.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You've been staring at the door to his room for at least five minutes now.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;He's been in there for hours now, shirking his duties and cutting himself off from the world.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;You know that he's been through a lot, and he needs to grieve in his own way, but at the same time, if he didn't want to he alone he may not ask for it.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Should you bother him?</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Your intrusion could end up doing more hurt than good.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;But, on the other hand, you randomly standing outside of his room for hours isn't really the best option either, since he doesn't know about your transfer.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The other problem, is that this is - their- room.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Which means it's a matter of time until the Princess and the human arrive.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;The last thing you want is to be caught in that crossfire.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;Although there may not be any avoiding it now.</span><br /><span class="co4">&gt;With a deep breath, you place a hoof on the handle of the door.</span></div></div>




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