They finished their sex act and admired one another in the after sex glow. The moon continued glowing and there was a light cold breeze. The cloud drifted off and Arthur lightly nudged Jade, "don't you think we should get back to the barracks before some pony suspects something?"
Jade looked down and saw their shadow slowly drifting, "perhaps we should." Jade guided the cloud to the Armory. They both got off and snuck the cloud back inside. Arthur was stuck on the cloud as he tried getting his gear. Jade urged him to hurry up. They just caught the night guards changing shifts. Although they had some time to spare, they took that moment and used it wisely. Jade asked Arthur to hold on and she flew them to the barracks. They hugged the tall ceilings and Arthur did his best to keep watch.
The two finally reached their barracks. Arthur and Jade quietly snuck in and caught the guys playing poker. "Oh hey! There you two are," Tin said as he brought back some Cider. "Its Peach. I'm sure you may like it." Tin refilled their glasses, "wanna join us Artie?" Jade lightly nudged him, "its alright. You could use some extra time with the guys." Jade lightly bumped her rump against his, "night boys." She quietly trotted back to the bunk.
The guys looked at her then back to Artie, "what was that about?" Toll asked as he dealt out the cards. "Oh...that's nothing really." Joker had a rather inquisitive look, "what really happened?"
Tin chimed in, "come on now Artie. Tell the truth, you were busy getting some tail?" The guys gave a rather, questioning glare at him. Arthur sighed, "alright alright...we, spent the evening together. But, I, repeat, I did not, get any," he lightly gulp in his shy nervous state, "get any tail. Alright." Arthur took his seat and the guys gave a light groan. "Fine...we'll find out, one way or another." Twister trotted in, mane weight and covered in a towel. "Hey guys! Got room for one more?"
Toll lightly nodded, "I don't see a problem with it, unless..." he nudged Arthur, "lady killer over hear takes your mare hood as well." Chuckling loudly and then Arthur shoved him off his stool. "You can take Tolls. I'm sure he wouldn't mind, right?" Toll shrugged and in a low grumble walked off to his bunk. Twister lightly giggled and took his spot, "well...what's the antie?"
Tin chuckled, "four bits this time." Twister lightly groaned as she threw in a few bits. A couple of hours had gone by and everyone was dry. Both Arthur and Twister took most of it. Tin was able to get some of it back, but Joker hadn't been able to get any of his losses back. Everyone finished their ciders and they went back to their bunks. Arthur went back to his and slowly crawled into bed, slowly falling asleep from his rather fulfilling day. He felt a light nudge against his privates and woke up to Twister forcefully spooning him.
Arthur quietly said, "twister?! What are-" she lightly hushed him. "You need to relax more."
She lightly chuckled and guided his member inside her, "please Twister. I don't, feel exactly comfortable with this," still recollecting his sexual encounter with Jade. But his colt desire overpowered his rationality. He gently wrapped his hoofs around her and lightly grinded himself against her. She quietly moaned under her breath, "be mine" she uttered.
"I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch that," he whispered into her ear, "what did you say?" She looked back and lightly spoke, "please, be mine."
Arthur lightly spoke back to her, "as long as you don't tell any pony what happened tonight, understand." She lightly nodded and kissed him back. The two quietly enjoyed their moment of intimacy. Arthur thought to himself, 'what would happen if Jade found out? Will she forgive him? Will she even, love him like she spoke of?' These questions ran through Arthurs mind as the night went on.
Morning came and Arthur barely got any sleep. Twister was long gone and in her bunk. Arthur was barely dozing off and Jade gently sat on the bed. Arthur shot awake and Jade said "morning." Arthur yawned and slowly tried sitting up. Jade looked a bit puzzled, "are you alright? You look as if you haven't slept."
Arthur rubbed his eyes and answered her, "well. That's one way of putting it."
"Well," Jade asked as she handed him a muffin, "what happened after I left?" Arthur took a few bites out of the muffin and answered. "Well...after you left, Twister joined us after I guess, she got out of the shower. I won some money, and then we all retired after a few hours of playing...then, I went to bed and-" Arthur quickly remembered what happened with Twister in his bed. "Jade...if, if I tell you something, will you promise to not be mad?"
Jade looked at him in disbelief, "why would I be mad at you? Did something happen last night?"
Arthur replied, "yes. Something did happen. Twister was in-" He was immediately cut off. "Morning Arthur," Twister said as she held a pitcher of lemonade. Arthur was on the verge of an emotional fallout. "Umm, mor-morning, Twister. H-h-how, did you guys sleep anyways?"
Twister sighed happily, "I slept, wonderfully. After that night, I hadn't had a good night since. How bout you Jade?"
She replied to Twister, "I slept just as well. Last night was great as any other night. I guess we'll see you guys in the rec-room then?" Twister nodded as she left the pitcher by the stand. Jade looked over at him, "so, what were you going to say?" Arthur looked around her and didn't see Twister in the room. "Twister, had sex with me last night..." Jade looked at him with disbelief. She slowly saw that he was telling the truth. "So...that's why," Arthur interrupted her.
"Yeah...that's why, I was kinda nervous about saying it in front of her." Jade closed hey eyes and quietly sighed and held his hood, "it...hurts a bit. But I'm glad you were honest with me, and told me what happened." Arthur felt some relief, "so, your not mad at me then?"
Jade lightly smiled and patted his hoof, "no. Not, entirely. A little disappointed, but I forgive you. Plus, she's kinda the slut of the group." Arthur looked at her as if lobsters were crawling out of her ears. She continued, "yeah. She's slept with just about everyone assigned to the barracks. Even me at one point. Well, at least she tried to. I figured she was gonna try sooner or later."
Arthur happily finished his muffin, "so, wanna get some breakfast and meet everyone else in the rec. room?" Jade smiled and nodded at him.
The recreation room was filled with different games and activities. Some went into a smaller room and gathered around a radio, some were shooting pool, a group were playing foosball and smaller groups playing on the hockey table, ping pong table, and tables were ponies were playing various board and card games. Arthur and Jade casually strolled in and he saw his troupe playing with darts, and gambling still.
Arthur chuckled a bit as the two walked up to them. "Really guys? Are you like, swimming in bits to be gambling so much?"
Tin looked over at Arthur as Jade went by the bar to get cider, "well Artie. Were always working around the clock. Plus, veterans get paid a bit more when it comes to warfare. So for instance, as a Sergeant, I get a steady pay grade, its a bit higher than commanders and privates. However, you get paid a bit more than me, but you get less hours as a SpyMaster." Tin threw a dart and came close to the bullseye, "does that make sense?" Arthur nodded.
Tin offered him a couple darts. He lightly nodded and took them. He quickly eyed them and threw both darts with great accuracy. Both darts hit, or shared the bullseye. Everypony around him grunted. "What? What?! What did I do now?!" Every other pony lightly laughed. Toll came up and offered him some cider, "its Mango. Also, no other pony has been able to get a bullseye, then again, most ponies are drunk when they do this game. Perhaps you should have a few yourself."
Arthur looked around and his squad gestured to him to take a drink. "What's the buy in," he asked as he took a sip.
"Three bits," Joker said as he slouched against the couch.
Tin patted his shoulder, "don't worry about him. He's just mad that Jade resisted his, stallion like charms at breakfast this morning...so Artie, you in?"
Arthur looked back at Jade and her eyes lightly gleamed at him, she batted an eye and nodded. "Alright," Arthur said as he chugged his cider, "I'll put a few bits in."