//------------------------------// // Enter Daring Do // Story: Harmony Mouse // by ScarletRhine //------------------------------// Daring Do nodded.  “If I was carrying anypony else’s foal, I would’ve started plans to have it given to an  orphanage. I’d like for you to come back with me.” Ayumi walked up and placed a hand on Daring’s shoulder. As Daring turned to face Her, Ayumi slapped her face in anger. “OW! WHAT WAS THAT FOR!” Daring shouted, rubbing her face in pain. Ayumi looked at Daring her eyes filled with pure rage “One: you wait this long to tell Alex about her kid. Two: you ask her to come with you when you know that could rip the already unstable fabric that bridges our worlds. And three and this is the big one: YOU ABANDONED BOTH DASH AND SCOOTS BACK ON YOUR HOMEWORLD!!!!!! HELL YOU MET THEM BOTH AND NEVER EVEN TOLD THEM!!!!!!!!” Ayumi roared that Daring a pulsing vein showing on her forehead. “Now you are staying here till your kid is born, don’t worry about your villans, Tia finally knows and is putting them behind bars till you get back. Once the kid is born BOTH you and Alex are going to take care of them. And while you wait, you are going to write a letter to both of your other kids so they can be present for the birth of their younger sibling. GOT IT?!” Daring wide eyed in fear  replied “Yes, my Queen.” Ashley muttered to herself, “This is so very confusing’”  She said, scratching her head, trying to make sense of all the dialogue between Daring Do and Ayumi. Alex grew to human size and shouted, “RAINBOW DASH AND SCOOTALOO ARE YOUR KIDS!!  WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME?!” Daring Do winced at both Ayumi’s and Alex’s shouts. “I got family scattered  across the multiverse! From the time we teamed up, you never passed up the chance to tell me how proud you were of Rainbow. Answer me this, do they know?” Daring lowered her head and said, “Yes and No. I got caught in a trap on one my first adventures. I was fortunate that Rainbow’s father, a rainbow maned adventurer named Bow Hothoof freed me from it, but it cost me my virginity.  I didn’t even know I had had her until I tracked him down. By that time, he had moved on and Rainbow had been adopted by his new wife, Windy Whistles, and was in flight camp. Scoots was the result of me tripping a trap that would’ve destroyed a village if I hadn't banged the high priest. When I met Dash myself, I learned she had been told that I was actually Windy’s surrogate due to her being infertile. Bow never told her my name to protect her just what I looked like.” Alex grimaced and said, “Damn.  It’s like you're either under a curse yourself or your unlucky regards to breeding traps.” Daring sighs “I had always suspected as much. I left Scootaloo at an Orphanage in Ponyville to protect her from my enemies. I still regret never leaving a note or something for her to know i cared.” Apple Bloom looked Ashley with confusion and asked, “How do you bang someone?” “Tell ya when ya older sis.” “Okay.”  Apple bloom said with some disappointment. “Miss Do, is it ok if I ask you something?” Sam asked a slightly nervous smile on her face. “Go ahead.” Daring said already suspecting what the human turned into her daughter wanted to ask. “Is it ok if me and my sister our Rainbow Dash call you mom? It’s fine if you say no; we have a human mother too but after this happened,” she gestured to her anthro form “I was able to walk again. I’d like to know the mare who brought my other self into the world as thanks and Dash will love to know one of her idols is actually her pony mother.” “I’d be honored.” Daring said with a grin “Though I think your human mother would want to speak with me on this, as I don’t want to hurt her feelings if she hears about it secondhand.” “Good point,” Sam said “hey Miss Ayumi, can you teleport me to my mom? I think I should to get home to show her my new look anyways.” “Sure thing Scoots, think I’ll head with you. I got to check in with Dash anyhow; I had her make me a little something to help with your wings and it should be done by now.” Ayumi opened a small portal “Daring, if you want to head to my penthouse I’ll be there soon” With that both Ayumi and Sam walked through the portal leaving the others to talk among themselves. Alex sighed and said, “I wanted to be a parent, but I thought I’d have the luxury of it happening after I left high school and I’d be the father.  But family history should’ve warned me that wouldn’t be. *SIGH*” “To be accurate you’re still the father of our kid. You switching genders doesn’t change that fact so don’t feel down about it.” Daring stated  “Hope that helps a little”. Everybody climbed into Ashley’s truck and handed Cattail one of the jars of flash bee honey, “Here you go.” Alex said.  “One tablespoon is all you need to cure the ranger.” “Got it.  See you around.”Cattail said as he pat the side of the truck to tell Ashley they could head off. Daring Do and Starlight sat in the bed while Ashley, Apple Bloom & Sweetie Belle sat in the cab.  Alex sat on Daring’s pith helmet as Daring wrote a letter to Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo. She looked up at the equine adventurer and said, “As much as I like to avoid it there's a high probability that our foal’ll will become an adventurer around the time she becomes a teenager.”  Daring put a hand on her belly and sighed. “So much for her having a normal life.” Alex quirked an eyebrow, “Her?” She Asked.  “Why’re you so certain our foal will be a filly not a colt?” Daring smiled.  “Because for every foal born, there’s a 75% chance it is a filly.” “oh.” Alex said as she rubbed the back of her head. “How’s Dr Jones?” Daring asked curiou about the human whose life almost perfectly mirrored hers and Alex’s Alex’ ears drooped as she replied sadly. “His health is failing.  I think the time he got from his cup of water from the Holy Grail is running out.” “That’s sad.” Daring said.  “I've met him only once and I can tell he was a good friend and mentor to you.” “Yeah. I’ll miss him.” Alex commented with a sad  nod of her head. “This world will be a more dangerous place with him gone.” Daring Do said before smiling at Alex.  “But he found a worthy heir in you.” “Thanks for the compliment.” Alex said with a sad smile. They travelled for a while with Ashley stopping at a few places and either her or Apple Bloom going out to make the delivery. At one point Ashley dropped one quarter of the bed’s cargo at a mansion and Ashley spoke to a distinguished gentleman before coming back to the truck.  She stopped and called back, “Have a nice time, and tell Mr. Rich it’s nice doing business with him.” She tipped her Stetson to the butler, whose name was Randolph before heading back to her vehicle for the rest of her deliveries. Daring then commented, “It’s kind of comforting to see the family of the element of honesty and the Riches are partnered regardless of the realty.”  She then pulled out an Equestrian Bit and said, “I’ll have a bag of fritters if you don’t mind, Applejack.” Apple Bloom, Starlight, and started to laugh and Ashley smiled and took the gold coin before saying as she put twenty-six apple fritters in a bag and handed it to her saying “You had gotten me confused with the pony me.  Ah’m Ashley, nice to meetcha.” Alex pulled out her phone and dialed her mother’s number again.  She smiled as her mother picked up. “Hi Mom. I….” she started before pulling her hand away from her head as her mother was shouting at the top of her lungs.  “ALEXISAWTHREEPONY-LIKETHINGSFIGHTINGOVERASWAMPTHATWASAROUNDAUERSROCKARETOUALRIGHT?” “Ow!” Alex said as she slowly brought her phone back to her head.  “Mom, I’m OK the dragons were soundly ass kicked.” “Yes there were dragons there but sensei, one of her mothers and a friend kicked their tails.”   Alex said more than a little pride in her sensei. She then got a look of relief as well as a bit of concern. “Oh That’s why you didn’t pick up.  I hope Dr. Chan’s martial arts teaching came in handy.”   The reply came. Perplexed by this information, Alex just had to know how. “Uncle Sea Hearts took care of it? How?” “He was turned into a classic equestrian unicorn because of a magical mishap.” “Oh.” Alex said. “Don’t tell me he turned Hak Foo into a cutie marked mouse.”  Alex facepawed as she thought about the one uncle she has that could do magic on Earth.  Of course his mastery of magic was on par with Aunt Clara of the TV show Bewitched. “I told you not to tell me.  *sigh* HE WHAT?!” Alex’s tail went straight out at what her mother tolder her. “WHY’D HE SEND THAT MOUSE TO AUSTRALIA!?!” Alex facepawed again as  she loudly shot back at her Mother told her. “*sigh* Ok Considering the amount of predators mice have, Hak Foo won’t be somemouse I'll have to keep an eye out for.” with relief when her mother told her the reason why.  Right before she unloaded another surprise. “Don’t tell me Hak Foo’s an anthro.” Moaned in dread. “Why’d you’d tell me?”  Alex groaned as she yet again facepawed. Alex took a deep breath to calm her nerves then said.  “Okay the reason I called this soon is Daring Do’s back on Earth from Equis” “Yes, that ponygirl I went on an adventure with five month ago.”  Alex said with relief that her mother was quiet out of curiosity. “About that, turns out she has bad luck with traps where she has to mate to get out of.” She said before moving the phone away for her sensitive ear in preparation of her mom raised her voice when she responded. Starlight and Daring listened to Alex’ side of the phone conversation.  Starlight asked, “Is it me or is that conversation starting to get weird?” Daring Do shrugged and said, “Sounds normal to me.” “How can that be normal?”  Starlight said in confusion. Looking at her incredulously, Daring replied. “You do realize that you’re talking to a born pegasus and not a transformed one, don’t you?” Starlight thought a moment then said, “Good point.” Alex in the meantime had placed the phone close to her ear and said in reply tiredly, “Yes, I’ll do good by her. And yes, I’ll marry her if she’ll have me.”  The pegasus Adventurer smiled when Alex said that. When Alex finished the call she put it in her pants pocket. She looked at Daring and saw her writing in a small book.  The dusty yellow pegasus looked up and said, “I'm thinking about publishing, with your permission, of course, your journals.” Alex smiled and said, “Go ahead.  You think my adventures would go over well with Equestria’s ponies?” “Considering how well my adventures are over here.  Of course.” Suddenly, Alex’s cell phone returned to its original size, destroying her pants. “OH COME ON!”  Alex shouts.  “I shrink you when I get down under and my chaos magic chooses now for the spell to run out of time?!”  Alex flops down on Daring’s baby bump and looks up at the sky and pouts. Her small size not causing any disturbance. Daring Do covers her muzzle to hide a giggle. They rode in amicable silence as Ashley drove the truck to various places.  At each stop either Ashley, Apple Bloom or both would take the deliveries in.  Each time a delivery was to an eatery, Alex would lay flat on Daring’s belly so she couldn’t be seen by those within.  Starlight had noticed Alex did not seem too upset her pants had been destroyed earlier. “Excuse me.” She said. “Aren’t you worried about what Discord said?” “I don’t see any reason to.” Alex responded. “Well your jeans had been destroyed by your cellphone returning to its normal size.  You are in heat. Add to that a past foe of yours has been transformed into what can only be your male counterpart.” Alex shrugged and replied, “what of it?” Daring Do choose to speak up at that moment to speak up.  “Our being sentient doesn’t remove the distracting effects of being in heat.  It only tones them down.” Alex propped herself up before asking,“What distracting effects?“ Daring smiled as she said, “Certain spots on your body get more sensitive.  Add to that you will tend to arouse males with your scent. The sight of a male’s crotch tightening in your presence making you wet.  That doesn’t cover clopping to fantasies of males pounding your plot and leaving a milk delivery inside you.” Starlight jerked her hand out of her shorts.  Daring gave a knowing nod and asked, “Who's the stallion?” “I don’t know.” Starlight said with a slight blush that was somehow showing through her fur.  “Glimpsed him as we got into the truck and he was buff.” Daring Do smirked as she said, “Starlight, you might have been thinking of this world’s version of Big Mac, Applejack’s big bro… OW!”  Daring Do cried out as Ashley slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting a kangaroo, sending Alex sailing into Daring Do’s breast. Ashley looked over at the group, “Sorry ‘bout that, sugarcubes.  There was a kangaroo in the road. Flora would be upset if Ah hit it.  Besides, Ah don’t want t’ cause mah vehicle insurance premiums to rise.”  She then looked over Daring, “No offense, Darin’ Do, but you mind keepin’ yer fantasies t’ yourself?  Ah don’t want mah little sis gettin bad ideas.” “I was only telling Starlight and Alex about going into heat.” Daring Do responded.  “The first one is always the worst. In fact I advise anyone who was male before their transformation to get certain ...toys and lock yourselves in a room for a month to avoid having foals.” “Ashley, I wasn’t acting out any fantasy.  Your hitting the brakes sent me flying again.  Though this time, I landed on something soft.” Alex blushed as she spoke. Daring couldn't help a smile. Ashley sighed, “Alright, just try not ta use that kinda language ‘round the young fillies,” she paused, “Ah have enough trouble as it is t’ explain to Apple Bloom ‘bout the “birds and the bees.” It was mid afternoon when they reached Ashley's last delivery.  Ashley asked Starlight and Daring Do to help. After they left, Alex began to wander around the bed trying to find someway to prevent her from flying the next time.  Suddenly, she felt a flying kick hit her in the back sending her sprawling. She rolled onto her back to do a kip up and get into a fighting stance, but what met her eyes and nose made her freeze.  Standing in front of the anthro female mouse was the anthrofied Hak Foo. He resembled a mouse wearing the clothes he had worn on their last meeting. But the scent of a healthy and aroused male mouse caused not only her to freeze, but spread her legs subconsciously. “Well. Well.” He said. “Eve is here.”  He walked up to Alex slowly, allowing his scent to rob her of the will to fight. “The satchel of Mage Meadowbrook; where is it?”  he inquired as he knelt down and began to unbutton her shirt.  Alex's mind wanted to kick Hak Foo in the groin, but her body wanted to be mated and Hak Foo had something it wanted. “Why do you want it?” She asked, hoping he was so confident about the situation that he’d let his guard down as well as arrogantly give her the info she wanted. Hak Foo proved to be as arrogant as she hoped as he said, “Sombra wishes to use the homunculus recipe Meadowbrook created to make himself a new body.”  He stopped to drop his pants when a blue aura enveloped him and he was lifted up and away from Alex. With Hak Foo moved far enough, Alex was able to stand.  She looked as saw the others had returned and Starlight’s horn was a glow.  “Thank Luna you guys got here when you did.” She said. “You O.K.?” Daring asked.  Alex closed her blouse as she answered, “I don’t know what happened.  The moment his scent hit my nose, my body just refused to obey my mind.” Ashley and Starlight got concerned looks.  Daring Do just nodded and said, “It was bad luck that he found you when you going through your first heat after you were transformed.  The good news is that when your next heat comes, he won’t be able to do that again.” With the last delivery out of the way they went to drop off Daring at Ayumi’s penthouse in the old opal mines. “I’m surprised any version of Twilight could live underground.” Daring said as they entered Ayumi’s new living room. “Though i can see why she wanted to move out here less risk of human deaths from her snores. She still snores flames every now and again in her Equestria.” Alex winces then says, “We got a problem though.  Some version of King Sombra survived his fall from the recovery of the Crystal Heart and that his severed horn has fallen into the hands of a criminal mastermind.” Daring frowned and grimly said, “That is not good. Sombra had enslaved the Crystal Empire before The princesses dealt with him.  Not only is he a unicorn, but he has access to and uses dark magic.” “I was afraid of that.” Alex said glumly. Daring nodded with a frown.  “Not to mention I found five dark magic sites on this world.  Any one of them could boost Sombra’s magic. *GASP!* This world has no magic users!  If Sombra gets a new body he’ll take over this one.” Alex shook her head and said, “Right now Earth doesn’t.  During the last age of magic we had a lot. There’s bound to be magic texts hidden away and ancient libraries as well academies scattered around the world.”  She smirked and added, “There will be a lot of adventurers going out to find them. Of course most of them won’t have advantage of your special talent. Also Sombra is after the homunculus recipe in Mage Meadowbrook’s satchel.” “I say let Sombra have his new body. The pony on the inside deserves to have a chance to fight back against the Umbrium he came from.”Ayumi said from the kitchen “besides i have to give my father in law a chance. And not all Sombra’s are evil; this one may just want to live his life here on earth and his reputation is what is causing the others to commit evil in his name.  You did say his horn is in the hooves of a criminal mastermind.” Alex grew using her alicorn magic. She stretched and sat down on a couch.  Ayumi stepped out of the kitchen to say something else but she noticed Alex’s pants were missing.  “What happened to your pants?” She asked with concern. Daring Do replied as Alex hid her face out of embarrassment,  “Alex’s cellphone returned to its original size, destroying them in the process.  Also we have confirmation; Alex is in heat.” Ayumi got a concerned look on her face.  “How did we get this confirmation?” She asked. “I got ambushed by an anthrofied old foe.  He was turned into a male cutie marked mouse.  The moment his scent hit my nose… my body refused to do anything but lay there and wait to be mated.  Daring said it won’t happen again but the fact that it happened at all scared me.” Ashley drew a sigh of relief and went over to hug Alex, “Ah f’r one am glad y’r all right, sugarcube.” “Thanks Ash.”  Alex said. “But what about when you, Flora, Twilight, Micaela, and Rarity go into heat?” Daring Do simply said, “They’ll probably have as bad as you since they were male before their transformation.” Ashley shuddered at the thought, “And just when we were gettin’ used to our new bodies and our special talents that come with them.”  She wondered about how Trixie and the new Sunset Shimmer were getting along. “Well that’s a drawback to maredom.” Daring replied.  “Fortunately after your first heat you won’t suffer breeding paralysis if you encounter a non family stallion.” Starlight did a double take. “Breeding paralysis!?  You mean there are males being turned into females on Equestria?” “Uh about that, are there mares with both sets on your Equestria, Daring? Cause my counterpart’s world does have a solution to Breeding Paralysis with temp herm spells.” Ayumi said with a blush “Also Starlight, it seems your counterpart is from my timeline and has both. Luckily for you you didn’t inherent that bit, unlike me.” “There are only 30 stallions on my Equestria.”  Daring says. “And you’d be surprised at how many Drunken stallions get a tg spell only to forget to ask for the temp version.”  She says. “Red Gala? That incident happen?” Ayumi asked. Ashley thought about that family member, “Red Gala?  Isn’t that one of mah family members?” Daring shook her head. Alex sat cross legged and started to meditate when a large wisp of smoke drifted into the room swirled into a pile of three boxes which landed with a thump near her. “What the hay?!” Daring & Alex said in surprise. “I had Luna send over some heat suppressant amulets and the other two boxes must be from Dash and Scoots, and Windy and Bow.” A fourth box appeared in a flash of white magic. “Dad must have found the object i asked for Somba’s purification.” Alex was about to  say something when another box appeared above her.  Alex avoided getting pinned by diving out of the way.  The box landed with a thump and the lid popped and fell off as two books were bounced out.  One landed on its spine and opened; a label and one of the front page read Adventures of Alex Viator: The High Flying search for the mirror of Laptrop Htrae featuring Daring Do, Equestrian Adventuress extraordinaire. Alex rubbed the back of her head in embarrassment. Daring picked up the journal and read the label.  She smiled the asked, “I guess you were going to publish them yourself, Ali.” “ALI!?!” Everyone else but Ayumi shouted in surprise, whereas Ayumi just smiled “Who in the Hay is ‘Ali?” Ashley asked, wondering about the new turn of events. “Me.” Alex said.  “It’s Daring’s pet name for me.” Ashley nodded, “Ah see.  Kinda like how I prefer AJ to mah close friends?” Alex nods. “Anypony want some Hayburgers? Luna and Selene sent me a few hundred bits worth of orders of the triple deckers, seems like my characters love for them is multiversal maybe omniversal.” Ayumi asked. “Before you ask they’re made with some hay as a binder for the tofu in the burgers giving them the unique flavor.” “I’ll try one.” Alex said. “Here,” Ayumi said hoofing over a bag and cup. “they came with fries and surprisingly Sunset Sarsaparilla. Always did love New Vegas.” Alex took a bite and her face literally lit up at the taste.  With a hungry squeak she devoured no inhaled it. After that she tried a sip of the Sarsaparilla which she then drained in a few gulps. “So you like it?” Ayumi asked before giggling. “The fries are really good too.” Alex tried the fries and made sour face.  “Ugh.” She said. “These fries taste worse than hour cold McDonald’s fries” “Oops forgot the sauce.” Ayumi handed over a bottle of green liquid “It’s a mix of mint and neutralized Dragonsbane should make the taste a lot better.” Alex tried them with the sauce.  The wolfed them down. “Damn better with the sauce”  Came the comment. “The mint keeps the bitterness of the fry oil and the neutralized dragonsbane both heats up the fries and enhances the fried hay’s flavor.” Ayumi said “They use a native Equestrian corn oil. That’s why it’s so bitter.” “Don’t they have potatoes on Equestria?” Alex asked. “They don’t take on the oil’s flavor.” “They do have potatoes but hay is safer due to how potatoes tend to grow near gem fields  and they’re diamond dogs main crop besides those gems.” Ayumi stated “They’re the prefamie irish equivalent.” “Can Equestrian potatoes grow any place else or only near gem fields?”  Alex asked Daring “In the Crystal Empire but they tend to be Crystal potatoes and only editable by crystal ponies and dragons.” Daring said “also the other reason is most potatoes also absorb gem shards. Making them very hard to cut up and eat.” Alex thinks then asks, “So if a farmer was sent a bushel of potatoes from Earth could they grow them?” “No not unless you give them to the Pies they are the only safe farmers of potatoes in equestria but maybe the dragon kingdom would be better.” Ayumi  suggested “After all volcanic soil is super fertile and good for growing.” “You mean there's no area within Equestria that there are no gem shards in the soil?” “Not really, at the least not in my Equestria.” Daring said “And I’m pretty sure that follows for all Equestrias. After all gems are common enough to use in everyday clothing in our universe.” “It’s looking like Equestria will never enjoy french fried potatoes or hash browns.” Alex said glumly. Alex looked at Ashley and said, “Ashley I think we need to call everybody together.  It’s looking like the Elements of Harmony of Earth are in a race against the Black Hand to Locate the Satchel of Meadowbrook & the homunculus recipe.” “Actually they would never succeed. I’m friends with the deity who actually allows Homunculi to be created.” Ayumi said “I informed Truth of the group and It’s reassured me that if they try it’ll remove them from existence. Though It is a tricky bastard and might still give Sombra the choice to come back. Also The Pie Family does grow potatoes it’s their second cash crop besides construction rocks. Hash browns and french fries are luxury products but are still available in Equestria.” Alex then said, “I’m afraid we can’t take that chance.  There are recipes that don’t rely on the rules Truth set forth.  Homunculi are created on Abeir-Toril with no ill effects to the creators of them.  Better to find the satchel than rely on the divine.” Daring Do added, “not to mention that Earth has several ancient artifacts scattered all over it.” ***** Thirty minutes later the group had gathered at newly opened sweet shop Sugarcube Corner.    Pinkie had managed to get a job there so the group decided to gather there. Micaela was a little unnerved at how Daring Do was staring at her.  When Daring Do introduced herself, she began to geek out. “No way it's the Daring Do! I can't believe you're here!” Daring gave Micaela a motherly look and said, “Not surprising.  I go where the adventure is. I had come back to earth because my partner gave me a little bun that I am now baking in my oven.” Micaela nodded “Okay but that doesn’t explain why are you looking at me like that.”   The cyan pegasus scooted away from her after that. “You haven’t talked to your sister yet have you?” Daring asked. “No.” Micaela admitted. “I haven't gone home yet. I was hanging with Flora and Twi when we got Ashley’s text.” “Well I’ll let Scootaloo give you the news.” Daring said with a playful grin. “Besides Sombra should be our main focus.” “Right.” Alex said. “What we know is the reformed Black hand is after the satchel of mage Meadowbrook and they’re working for King Sombra.  Unfortunately we have three problems. (1) We don’t know where to look save it is in Australia. (2) Dr. Callabron is working with them. (3) We don’t know what it looks like.” “So an anthrofied crook became a Dr Caballeron anthro.  It's Not like we’re dealing with the real Dr. Caballeron himself.” Miceala scoffed. “Actually we are. Guy’s got all of Caballeron’s memories and skills. I should know; I fought the bucker.” Ayumi said “He must of synced just like Trixie and me. So we should expect him to know just as much as we do.” Alex nodded.  “When me and Daring teamed up, the bad ol’ doc had acquired the mirror of laptrop Hthrae.  It allowed him to jump between Equiis and Earth.” Daring added, “He is one of my foes after all.” “Just who are these Black Hand fellas anywho?” Ashley asked. “They were once a very dangerous gang of hoods.” Alex said.  “theft, tomb robbing, poaching, slavery, you name it. If there was something illegal going on they had their slimy hands in that pie.  I helped ” Alex nodded to Starlight who used her magic to float necklaces to hover in front of Twilight, Flora, Rarity, Ashley and Micaela.  “ What’re these for?” Twilight asked. “Heat suppression pendants.”  Starlight replied. “They’ll weaken your heats.” “Males that have switched genders or in my case a female who gained the other half tend to experience super strong first heats and the elements enhance all parts of that due to being bonded to a fertility goddess previously,” Ayumi explained “we found out that that those problems crossed the veil as well also both yours and mine are much stronger as we’re alicorns and the Sparkle family tends to naturally have strong heats.” “Before you guys object those pendants will keep you from experiencing ‘Breeding Paralysis’.  If you’re wondering what that is. imagine want to kick a guy in the nuts but all you body does is rip your clothes off, lay down, and spread your legs waiting for the guy to rut you, though that has only happened a few times, mostly you  freeze up to the point you can barely breathe. “ Daring said, “I experienced it.   Hak Foo ambushed me and the moment I caught his scent….”  Alex said before hugging herself and shuddering. ”trust me it’s not fun even for those of you with a submissive side. If Starlight hadn’t flung him away I would probably be getting ready to have another kid, only it would be me giving birth.” “Truth is I don’t think any of us should try to walk around during a heat.” Ayumi said “I’m the only one, Pinkie aside, who can still control our bodies during that time. In fact I’m surprised that I’m the only one who has gone through a heat cycle besides Alex we all should have had our first the moment we changed. Even the CMC should be affected.” “Daring, Mage Meadowbrook was equestrian like yourself were there any descriptions for her satchel?” Starlight asked. Alex suddenly remembered something.  “Starlight may going through a heat cycle.” Ashley looked over at Starlight while sitting next to Alex on the couch, “You okay, sugarcube?” “Y-yeah.”  Starlight said.  “Though I can’t keep from fantasizing about that big red hunk I saw at your farm as we were leaving.  Was he a farmhand or something?” Ashley stared at Starlight then asked, “Did this stallion have a blonde mane and tail?” Starlight rubbed the back of her head and nervously said, “Y-yes.  he was wearing a white muscle shirt that hugged his yummy body.” Ashley chuckled before saying, “That was my big brother, Big McIntosh.” Starlight eeped and sunk down to hide. Apple Bloom chuckled, “Wait a minute, Starlight; ya got a crush on mah brother? Ah thought he’s supposed t’ be seein’ another mare who’s helpin’ out Mrs. Cake at Sugar Cube Corner as an apprentice baker.” Everybody burst out laughing at that. Suddenly a wisp of smoke floated in and swirled into a scroll sealed with the seal of the Princess of Friendship. Ashley took the scroll and held it up for Twilight to see.  “Ah believe ya got a scroll, Twi.” Twilight picked up the scroll and broke the seal and read, “Dear Twilight Radisson, “I’m writing to inform you and Daring Do that Dr Caballeron has fled Equestria via the Mirror of Lapt Htrae. He vowed to get even with Daring Do and somepony named Viator so you’d better warn them.  And check out some place called Ayers Rock. “Signed Princess Twilight Sparkle” “Just our bucking luck” Ashley, Ayumi, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Starlight groan.  “Looks like we are goin’ back t’ Ayers Rock. We have a contact there, Ah believe he’s the anthro version o’ Cattail.  He used t’ be a local fella that helped the park rangers with guided tours.”