//------------------------------// // Chapter 8 // Story: More Than a Love Triangle // by KingNyroc15 //------------------------------// The next day, Chroma arrived at Soren's house first thing in the morning. He knocked on the door; Soren quickly opened it, stepped outside, and shut it behind him. He immediately picked up Chroma. "I messed up! I messed up!" he exclaimed with wide eyes and tiny pupils. "Woah, calm down. What happened? Are you and the girls ok?" "It...It should be bad...but it wasn't. I...They kept flirting...even more than usual...then...then I...I woke up next to all of them." Chroma groaned and face-hoofed. "You are the most unfortunate, yet luckiest, son of a mule I have ever known!" "Do you know what it's like to be in a room full of mares in heat?! It messes with your mind! None of us were thinking straight, not even Rainbow or Luna! What...what should I...?" "Get ahold of yourself for one thing. I...I don't know. I don't think many ponies have been in your...situation, if you could even call it that." "They're fighting over me." "Is it really that hard of a choice?" "Normally, no, but somepony is messing with our minds. The more I think about the choice, the farther I get from the mare I know is right for me." "Rainbow Dash." "Is it?" Soren smacked himself. "See what I mean?! Something happened!" "You got laid, that's what happened," Chroma laughed. "That must have blown your last sexual adventure clear into the water." "What last adventure?" "You mean you haven't... Are you serious...?" "I'm pretty sure you would have heard about it by now." "Correction...you are the luckiest pony on this planet." Chroma muttered to himself as he walked away. "He's a virgin then he participates in a fivesome. What the hell, Celestia? He was even with your sister." Soren just watched Chroma walk away as the mutterings got quieter and quieter. Soon he was left sitting on the front porch, not knowing what to do or feel. "Why didn't I just regenerate when I had the chance? I should have let Nightmare Moon kill me." Soren entered his house and slumped on the couch as he waited for the four mares to come downstairs. He still couldn't believe last night actually happened. He wasn't even sure how long it would be until he was going to do it with Rainbow, then all of sudden four mares enter his bedroom. Soren sighed; he definitely felt better though. "How are you feeling?" a voice said. Soren turned towards Rainbow Dash as she landed on the couch next to him. "You all are evil" was all he could say. Rainbow laughed. "You're the one that didn't want our help. You should have just talked to me about it. I trust you enough to know you wouldn't just abandon me. Even when you random left us in the TARDIS, I knew you'd be back." "I was stupid. The more I thought about the subject, though, the farther I got from the correct answer. I want to be with you, Rainbow. No one else." They hugged each other. "I can still smell the heat." "Good. Take a good whiff." She bear hugged him. "Okay, okay. How did you even convince... You know what, I don't know why I was about to ask. Of course they were willing to jump me in my bed." "That's your girl fan club for you." "How do you feel about all of this? I mean we just shared a bed with four other mares." "Mares are cute." Soren raised an eyebrow at her. "What? I can appreciate a cute pony when I see one. And I'm pretty sure last night I showed you how much I love stallions." "No kidding. I'm surprised the other weren't jealous of you hogging me to yourself half of the time." "Pinkamena started distracting Nyra anyway. Luna didn't seem to mind being alo—" They heard a light groaning coming from nowhere. They looked to the front door and saw the TARDIS materializing. "Pinkamena!" Soren yelled. "You're ride is here!" The blue box landed and out walked an earth pony mare with smooth pink hair, a light red coat, and light blue eyes. She smiled at Soren and Rainbow then her entire body glowed white. Her size grew and her mane become much longer; she also grew wings and a horn. Once her transformation was complete, she spoke to them. "Hello, Soren. Hello, Rainbow Dash," Princess Celestia greeted. "Did you enjoy your holiday?" "You could say that," Soren said. Luna, Nyra, and Pinkamena walked down the stairs and noticed the princess and blue box in the living room. "Hello, sister," Luna greeted. "I believe we are done here." "I assumed as much. Today is the deadline." "Everything was resolved by today as predicted." Celestia sniffed the air. "With interesting results, I take it. Based on the smell that is lingering from all of you." Soren and Rainbow blushed. "Oh...right," Luna said, blushing slightly herself. "Soren, you will probably be stuck with this smell in your house for a day or two." "I don't think I mind," he said honestly. Everypony looked at him. "What? I just had a fivesome! I think my shame just flew out the window. Anyway, Celestia, why did you and Luna plan all of this?" "To test your loyalty mainly. There wasn't really another theory behind it. I also wanted Luna to enjoy time with you again." "She enjoyed it alright. I think all of us did. Sorry, but it's true." "It's quite alright. Just...try to keep this between all of us here and your friend, Chroma." "I think he got jealous, so he walked off. I'll see him later." "Very well. Luna, Pinkamena, are you ready?" Luna nodded, but Pinkamena looked at Soren. She liked this world; she really didn't want to go. "It's ok, Pinkamena," Soren said. "If you ever want to come back, there's an emergency necklace in the TARDIS that I want you to keep. Just try not to have us get you constantly. The TARDIS can only handle so much." She nodded sadly and walked to the TARDIS. The two princesses and darkish pink mare stepped inside and closed the doors. Soon, the blue box vanished, leaving Nyra, Rainbow, and Soren alone. Nyra gave Soren a quick kiss on the cheek and started for the front door. "Thank you, Soren...for everything. If you two love birds will excuse me, I have to find a home...hopefully." "If you need someone to have your back, we'll be there for you," Rainbow said while pulling Soren towards her and winking at Nyra. "Thank you. I'll see ya around." The couple said bye to Nyra for now, and she left the house. "I like her," Rainbow commented randomly. Soren looked at her. "Yes, it's exactly what you're thinking. You're still mine though." They shared a laugh. "I should go find Chroma." "You should take a shower first...with me." "Well, if you say so." -------------- Soren and Chroma sat on Sugarcube Corner's front porch, looking Ponyville. Both were happy that everything was pretty much back to normal. They spoke for awhile about what happened over the holidays. Eventually, Chroma ended the conversation with one sentence. "One day, I hope a mare loves me as much as they love you, but hopefully it'll only be one and not a herd." He chuckled; Soren did as well. "Heh, yeah." Chroma patted Soren on the shoulder and walked away. Soren continued to sit there and watch ponies pass by; he had no clue why. He eventually saw Vinyl walk by and remembered what Chroma said about his "little crush" on her. "Hey, Vinyl! You got a minute?" -------------- Dear Soren, I read your letter saying that you solved your problem. When one thinks back on it, it seemed obvious that none of you were to blame for that mishap. I can't believe the princesses were testing you. What was even the point of all of that? It was downright unnecessary in my opinion. How exactly did you solve your issue anyway? Your friend, Twilight Sparkle Soren picked up his quill. Dear Twilight, It was solved with one very long, steamy night. See you in two days. Soren Melody, quoted as being "the luckiest son of a mule in Equestria." (END)