Ugh, last night did not go as I wanted it to be… I mean having to go through all of that with those six mares that are very intimate in their behaviors and motions did not help me in the slightest at all. At least I managed to satisfy their desires with a load of… I’m not even going to say anything further than that…

I got off the bed ready to clean myself up from the rather dizzying experience. The mess we made on the bed can be described by a few words: Gooey and sticky mess of the millennium… Wait, that’s more than a few words isn’t it? Damn it…

Regardless, I went to the bathroom again to clean myself up of all of what happened last night. Ay, that was not one of my better moments there… I don’t think I need to describe how good does the water feels cascading down my body right?

After a rather good shower and, I dried myself up and flew over the people sleeping heading outside. Outside the cave, it was still night out surprisingly, but that did only made me smile as I looked at the beautiful starry sky. I put a hoof in front of my vision tracing the known constellations that I can recall. So many of the beautiful stars each differing in color and brightness.

I heard the pitter, patter sounds of hoofsteps coming from behind me. I turned around to see Xenith coming, “I see that you are a lover of the stars yes?”

I chuckled a bit from hearing Xenith say that. My own name would have been a dead giveaway for the question, “Xenith, my name itself would have been enough of answer.” I saw her give out a smile as she sat next to me looking at the stars as well. This was rather odd of her to do this with me I couldn’t help but ask her about it, “Hey Xenith, why are you interested in the stars?”

I saw Xenith still for a moment. I hope I did not touch upon a sensitive topic, I’ve been known to touch upon them by accident. Xenith looked at me still retaining her smile, “I am interested because of what you are doing.”

What I was doing? Oh, she means my movements with my hooves? I can explain if she already knows it though, “Interested by what I was doing eh? Tell me, do you know what I was doing?”

She still retained her smile as she did exactly what I was doing, “Tracing the stars with your hooves and creating the constellations known in your mind yes?”

I gave a smile of my own to match hers, “Spot on Xenith, you would do this at times even with those legends?” I traced another constellation with my hooves; the shape in question was a bow and arrow, a symbol for one of bravery and love of archery.

Xenith traced out another shape for me awhile she was answering my question, “Yes… I would do this from time to time, just to past the time.” She sketched in the night sky a compass. Huh, never thought of tracing a compass before.

Another sound of approaching hoofsteps reached our ears. We both turned around to see my friends awake and smiling as they came to me. They didn’t need to explain as they begun to trace the night sky with constellations.

After that whole fiasco with tracing the night sky and Xenith and my friends returning back in the cave, I stood outside for some time as I saw the morning sun rise above the cloud covers and shining over the endless sea of clouds. If there’s one thing I love being above the clouds, it is this sight you will never forget.

I heard a commotion going on inside the cave. I head inside to see some people chatting over the next event. Well, aren’t in a hurry today? Everybody looked at me wondering what today’s event should be, since when did I become the center of attention? Aw well, not like this really matters to me much anyway.

I flew up high enough for everyone to see me, “Okay, I see that everyone has managed to rest well and is waiting for me to start an event right?” Many of their heads nodded in agreement. I gave a smile seeing their response, “Well I see everyone is in agreement, I’ll tell the event but it’s an oddball… We’re playing volleyball.”

I saw mixed reactions from everyone. Some were scratching their heads in confusion; some shrugged and didn’t mind this being an oddity while others, well, was eyeing me awkwardly, “So how do we start this then?”

I smiled hearing that question from Littlepip, I explained the team set-up and the rules of the game (though I bet everybody here knows anyway). The teams were made by the four friends. Blackjack’s, Murky’s, Littlepip’s and Puppysmiles’s. My friends were getting the buffet table ready again as the game was going on. I was sitting on a chair drinking some Sparkle-Soda as the referee watching the whole event watching of any fouls and what not.

First came Blackjack’s and Littlepip’s teams. The decision was chosen by vote and surprisingly, it was unanimous for Littlepip and Blackjack’s teams to go first. This is not going to end so well… I can just feel it right now.

Littlepip got the ball and started up the serve. Ball over and I saw one serve from Blackjack and a set from Glory then P-21 delivered a spike with… a grenade attached to the ball!? To be fair, I made the ball to survive explosions and that P-21 is smart enough to not use a powerful grenade but really!?

Calamity was ready to set up the serve before the ball exploded on his face leaving a black-singed face, no flying bits, just a cartoony black face with a puff of smoke coming out of his mouth. Velvet got a towel and gave it to Calamity as he wiped his face, “Hey! Y’all ain’t supposed t’ cheat!”

I telekinetically grabbed the ball giving a death glare to P-21. An idea popped up in my head with that move and I had my most devious grin on my face. Everyone who knew that grin were very worried about what I was thinking even Spike, “Hey Spike hold onto this ball for me?” I tossed the ball to him as I tried to imagine another on front of me. Before I did however, I needed a vote on numbers, “Guys can you all make a vote on which number please?”

They all looked at each other bewildered about why this so suddenly. They did do my request with so many votes. Keeping track there were…

Seven ponies voting on seven, typical that Murky’s friends would do that. I couldn’t help but smile at that.

Two ponies voting on thirty-two… And of course that came from Blackjack and Homage even Littlepip and Glory reluctantly voted on it making that four… Poor them…

My friends voted for fifteen making that five there. The majority of the ponies voted with my friends on fifteen. Well guess I got my number then. I managed to manifest a black ball with four screens on the sphere and gave it to Blackjack which of course asked right away what it was, “What the heck is this thing? And why the numbers?”

“Just toss it at me and see for yourselves…” I ascend from the referee chair as Blackjack tossed it hard. I hit it with my hoof and the ball exploded on my face. Many of their jaws dropped from that. The smoke cleared and I was unscathed save for a face covered in black ashes. I recreated the ball and gave it to Blackjack, who was glaring at P-21. All he did was shrug much to his amusement, “The numbers by the way…” The number fifteen appeared on the two screens on the ball, “Is the number of hits you can do on the ball before it explodes.”

All participating members looked at me again with the jaw drops. Blackjack, ever so, even said it for me, “You are evil…”

“Hey, I’m evil on the mischievous side!” I pointed to Homage who was confused as to why I was pointing at her, “She’s evil on the, shall I say, kinky side!” Homage looked proud and mischievous. Littlepip on the other hand? Boy did her face have shades of red mixing together. I went back on the referee seat as I blew the whistle, “Oh and in case you guys are wondering, no worries, the ball only causes a concussive explosion that will push you guys back and make you dizzy.” I still had that devious grin on my face, “Let’s get this game going!”

“With pleasure!” Why did I get the feeling that Blackjack saying that is going to make things worse? She served the ball as it counted that hit reducing the number to fourteen. This is going to be fun! I watched the ball as Littlepip set the ball and Calamity spiking it to Blackjack’s side.

Twelve and counting. Lacunae hit the ball setting it up for a serve, too low for a spike. Rampage literally bucked the ball high enough to the air setting it for a spike to which Blackjack had the honor to do. She delivered the spike on to Littlepip’s side as Homage dived for the ball hitting it upward. Xenith (Surprised that she was having fun) set the ball for a spike again. Calamity flew up and gave one, but not before Scotch returned the shot back to Littlepip’s side.

Five hits remaining… Oh this is going to end with a literal bang soon. Littlepip dived for it this time saving the ball from landing. I saw her looking at the ball trying to remember how many hits left. She hid a grin telling me she knew as well as I do that Blackjack’s side was in for a surprise. Velvet set the upward high enough for another spike. Xenith hoped off Velvet gently as she delivered a kick to the other side.

Two more hits… Oh boy, am I going to feel very sorry for this. Rampage charged for the ball and saved it in the nick of time, little do they know, that was going to be their last hit. I can just see Littlepip’s grin getting bigger. P-21 looked at the ball for a few seconds before realizing it too late. He tried to warn Blackjack about it she but she already hit the ball.

BBBBBBOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!

The ball exploded pushing everyone about one meter back. The explosion was not bright so everyone saw the event happening. Blackjack’s whole side was clutching their heads very dizzy from that explosion each one unique to their way of clutching their heads. I couldn’t help but not burst into laughter!

After Blackjack’s team recovered from the concussive explosion, both Littlepip and Blackjack’s sides left the field. The ones on the volleyball field right now are Puppysmiles’s and Murky’s team. I actually had to debate with myself on whom to give the volleyball to… In the end, I gave the ball to Puppy’s side.

I blew on the whistle as the game begins. Henry served the ball as it goes over the net and onto the other side. I saw Coral save the ball as her son watched the game being played. The ball was set and Brim immediately went for the spike. Three hits down, twelve more hits to go…

Trigger Happy dived and saved the ball from making contact with the ground. James set the ball up as Puppy, with a little help from Henry, kicked the ball sending it to the other side. Good thing we told how volleyball works otherwise, she might catch the ball. Nine hits remaining now, wonder which side the ball will explode on?

Glimmerlight was under the ball as she set the ball up. Murky flew up to the ball and served it to the other side, it was weak but what did you expect from a pegasus that’s had any time to undergo physical training?

James set the ball as Puppy raced after it and jumped up as the ball was set. Henry flew up and delivered a hard spike to the ball sending it to the other side. Four hits huh?

I watched the ball descend over Unity as she readies herself. She sets the ball as Glimmerlight jumps and spikes the ball back. Two more hits… I think I can make a guess as to whose side will get the explosive treatment.

Both Trigger and James managed to save the ball although they tumbled upon each other as the ball was set and was over the net. Puppy hopped off Henry and she went for the ball, oh dear this might not go well for her. Unbeknownst to me, Murky was flying and was reaching for the ball too.

Both were in front of the ball ready to spike. This is not going to end well for the both of them, Murky and Puppy made contact of the ball at the exact time as the number was shown in front of them being reduced to zero upon contact. In that split second, almost everyone’s reaction was of shock as the ball grew in size and was changing to an orange color.

KKKKKAAAAAABBBBBBOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!

All members of each team were pushed back by the bomb as the fell on their backs. They all stood up from that clutching their heads as their heads were dizzy. While I did laugh over seeing this again, my mind was conflicted. How do I deal with a double knockout like this? I’ve never had to deal with this situation before in this kind of volleyball game.

I was scratching my head as everyone was helping the teams recover from their dazed state. I know that Littlepip’s team won and Blackjack’s was on the loser’s bracket but how do I deal with a tie? Ugh, me repeating what I said before will not help me here. I looked at the teams seeing their recovery. I let out a sigh as I made my decision, “Well this is rather difficult for me to decide here but…”

An idea suddenly popped in my head. I looked at all four teams wondering if the sudden idea might work out or not… a smile formed on my face seeing the idea seeming to work, “On second thought, I have a better idea…” Everyone looked at me with concern in their eyes.

I grabbed the ball in my telekinesis looking at the green fifteen on the ball. I gestured the four being Littlepip, Murky, Blackjack, and Puppysmiles forward to the field. They all looked at each concerned but did do as requested. Looking back at the number, I used my magic on it to change the number of hits delivered on it.

Looking back at the four standing on the volleyball field I gestured each one of them to go to their side, Blackjack and Puppy on the left side of where I’m at and Littlepip and Murky to the right, “This will be the last game for the day guys, after this it’s all on the dinner table!”

Everyone cheered loudly seeing the table was almost finished settled up. I tossed the ball to Littlepip who like the four of them were eyeing me wondering what I did to the ball. I just shrugged there as I answered, “I increased the number of times you can hit the ball now. Instead of fifteen you get…” The ball glowed an orange color as the number changed to thirty, “Thirty hits before the ball explodes.”

All four looked at the ball first before looking at each other determined to win the game. Littlepip served the ball to the left side as Blackjack was under the ball and served it up. Puppy went under the ball as she set up the spike for Blackjack to which she proceeded to do. Four hits, twenty-six hits remaining left.

Murky was under the ball as he served the ball up. Littlepip ran towards the ball and was under it as she set the ball up. Murky flew up and tried to deliver a hard spike but Puppy intercepted the ball thanks to Blackjack. Littlepip dived for the ball saving it from touching the ground. Murky spiked the ball to the other side this time as Puppy dived for the ball. Twenty hits now remaining huh?

She managed to save the ball as it ascended into the air. Blackjack was under the ball as she set the ball for a spike. Using her magic, she lifted Puppy into the air. In front of the ball, Puppy delivered a buck to the ball sending almost to the end of the field. Seventeen hits left, oh boy they are being serious about this.

Murky dived saving the ball in time before it made contact setting it for a spike. Littlepip boosted herself with magic as she soared spiking the ball hard. Both Puppy and Blackjack were running to save the ball. They managed to get under the ball and send it up before they tumbled on each other. Fourteen hits left and things are already starting to heat up if it wasn’t already…

Both of them managed to untangle themselves as Puppy managed to set the ball in time. Blackjack readied herself for a spike, but Murky delivered the spike before Blackjack did. Puppy dived for the ball setting it up once again. Blackjack this time managed to deliver a hard spike as it was heading for Littlepip. She braced herself as she managed to hit the ball and served it up. Ten more hits and soon that ball will explode…

Murky flew and delivered a hard spike sending to the opponent’s side. Blackjack was under the ball and served it up. Puppy was under and set the ball for a spike. Blackjack was running towards and was only able to serve the ball to the other side. Seven hits left, and I’m already getting tense from wondering who is going to win.

Murky was under the ball and immediately set the ball for a spike. Littlepip jumped and delivered a hard spike but was intercepted by Blackjack as she returned the ball back. Murky dived for the ball sending it up. As Murky was recovering from that, Littlepip set the ball up for another spike. Murky flew up and delivered a spike passing Blackjack as she was trying to intercept the ball. Two hits, oh dear lord I think Littlepip’s side is going to win!

Puppy was beneath the ball and set the ball for one final spike. Blackjack pulled Puppy besides her as she jumped for the spike. Littlepip and Murky also joined in the jump to send the ball to the other side. The ball was under the net and very close to me as all four inched closer trying to hit the ball. As they made contact with the ball, the ball was glowing orange. I joined in the four’s shock as the ball exploded sending all five of us back.

The referee chair dropped down with me as I collapsed on the floor. A ringing sound was emitting from my ears as I stood up and was clutching my head from the explosion. My vision was a bit foggy but I can hear sounds of everyone cheering at first and then hoofsteps assisting all of us up.

All five of our visions and hearing was returning back to us as we stood up on all four legs. After the rather dizzying experience, all of us looked at each other for some time before bursting into laughter. It was rather sudden but did all of us need a good laugh. I wiped a few tears away from the uproarious laughter as we saw the food finished being prepared for the dinner. Well, guess this night was better than the last.