Twilight pov
The past few week had been a nightmare. With Lachlan’s disappearance we had been tasked with finding him, and bringing him back safely. secretly I felt guilt for how I had reacted. Though it had shocked and scared me, the damage he had inflicted on big mac. Whilst the gentle farm pony had shrugged it off, he still walked with a slight limp. Applejack's anger was justified but the rest and I reaction had been unjust. We were meant to be responsible for his care. Princess Celestia had assigned me to look out for him until we could find a way to send him home and I had let both her and Lachlan down. The town folk complete over reaction and near hysteria to Lachlan had not helped the situation out at all. After the Zecora incident I had hopped ponies would be more willing to forgive but sadly this had not been the case. But it would be hypocritical of me to berate them when I had also reacted.
Though despite our searching we were no closer to bringing him back. Reluctantly I had been forced to bother Princess Celestia and request her aid in capturing Lachlan. The problem was given the everfree has been subjected to large downpours of rain and him being immune to magic we had no idea where to even start. All in all I was nearly pulling out my hair trying to think of a way to find him.
My gaze lingered on the colossal forest, like a sea of black. I got goosebumps even thinking about venturing into the unforgiving maze of gnarled trees and the grotesque creatures that dwelled within. A small part in all of us feared that the small human had not survived. despite his strength he was no match for a manticore or worse a hydra. All it would take is one to catch him. Even worse unforgotten, black magic lingered over the forest. Celestia only knows what kind of monsters hid in the true depths of the forest.
Shivering I turned to Rainbow Dash with a slight frown. The mare had been fidgeting for the last hour as we prepared. It was obvious to anypony that she was on edge. Lachlan’s fight with Big Mac and his disappearance had affected her greatly. Not that she would ever admit that. Maybe if she had confronted Lachlan rather than leave to alert me she could have stalled him until we could have brought him back to the hospital and try and calm Fluttershy and the folks of ponyville.
Speaking of the yellow mare. Fluttershy once she had had time to calm down had regretted her actions. She had let fear dictate her actions once again and the yellow mare had been sulking ever since. her confident streak taking a hit from Lachlan's disappearance. Pushing that aside I brought my attention back to the task at hand.
Clearing my throat I gathered the attention of my friends their eyes fixed on me.
“Princess Celestia should be here any moment, remember stick close to the princess and if you see anything do not hesitate. Even if it is your eyes playing tricks even the smallest of mistakes could land us in serious trouble. I know a few here have mixed feelings and I understand, but regardless Lachlan is our friend and he needs our help. I understand Applejack that what he did to your brother is unacceptable, we can find a more fitting punishment that does not entail running him out of town.” I finished, ignoring the murderous glare the apple farmer was sending me.
“He nearly killed my brother and you want us to bring him back? He deserves to be locked up in a dungeon. You mark my words Twilight he can’t be trusted.” Applejack growled, angrily stomping away to grab her back back as Pinkie Pie followed trying to calm the furious earth pony down.
Sighing I tiredly rubbed at my eyes, the past few week had been stressful and all I wanted was to go back to the library and sleep without the stress of the currently lost human.
“You look tense.” a voice spoke up from behind.
“You don’t know the half off it I groaned. I paused my eyes widening as I spun on the spot. Wearing a bemused smile stood my mentor in all her glory. “P-princess Celestia, I am so sorry I had no idea you had arrived.” I babbled, the mare dainty placing a hand against her lips as she giggled.
“At ease Twilight, it is good to see you again. Though I apologies that we are not meeting under better circumstances.” Princess Celestia finished, giving me a small pat on the head. Too the side Princess Luna waited patiently, her eyes briefly locking onto me as I shivered. Something about her eyes made me uncomfortable, maybe it was there eerie similarity to nightmare Moon. or the fact her hair had regained its ethereal glow.
“Sister we would be best no wasting time with meaningless pleasantries, the everfree at night is dangerous, more so than during the day. I would rather not risk your student or her friends safety.” Luna said impatiently, her hand resting on an impressive Gladius. I was shocked to see such a weapon. The sword was a relic by today's standards, easily three thousand years old, but stood as a testament to just how old the two princesses were.
“Patience Luna,” Celestia chided smiling fondly at her. “We will move out in just a moment. Once the rest are ready.” she continued.
“I do not even see why the others are required, would it not be easier to bring a few guards and do it ourselves?” Luna replied, oblivious to how rude she was coming across.
“No I fear guards would only make him think he was in trouble. We need to make him see that we mean him no harm,” Princess Celestia finished. With a small huff and a reluctant nod Luna turned to survey the Everfree, her wings twitching slightly in agitation at standing about. With a gentle sigh Princess Celestia turned her attention to me.
“Your friends look about ready to go but I must stress this point. The everfree is an ancient and dangerous forest. Some of the worst threats and creatures ever faced by ponykind have been banished and imprisoned in its depths. Our old castle was luckily near enough to ponyville that you six would not have encountered the more dangerous beings in that cursed forest. But note that we may end up having to venture further into the forest. So I implore you and your friends not to wander off, and if you see anything tell us. The forest will try to play with your mind and opportunistic beasts will happily try to make a meal of a lone pony.” Celestia finished grimly, her tone sending shivers up my spine.
With a meek nod I gave my word that I would not do anything rash. Fluttershy looked like she was about to faint her eyes wide, her body shaking like a leaf. Satisfied that we understood the mare beckoned us to follow them as we headed for the eerily black forest.
The rest of my friends fell in behind me as we followed the two alicorns, nerves were running high as even Rainbow Dash was oddly quiet. If this forest was so dangerous how could lachlan have possibly survived in its depths. How would he be a match for the monsters that hid within.
Lachlan’s POV
CRACK
A sharp sound rang out, the shrill scream of the beast silenced in an instant. The imposing, soaked form of Nightmare Moon stood above me her eyes alight with a chilling glow. Around her lay the bodies of several amphibian creatures. Large maws filled with hook like teeth, hideous mucus covered bodies, and yellow orbs for eyes. Lucky for me that Nightmare Moon had been close by.
Lying on my back I greedily sucked in oxygen, coughing as I tried to expel the droplets of water that had gone down the wrong way. Shivering, I crossed my arms in an attempt to stop the shakes. I had simply been trying to get cleaner looking water before I had been ambushed by the little fuckers. I had fought like crazy but there had been too many of them and quickly they had managed to drag me into the water. I had chimped out with all my strength but the inky blackness and the creatures biting and scratching had made escape impossible.
Just as I had been about to run out of oxygen# a bright white light shot past me forcing the beasts to retreat. Next thing I knew Nightmare Moon was dragging me out of the water turning to deal with the beasts. The were not about to lose their long awaited meal.
The fight had been short but bloody. Nightmare Moon had torn the things apart with magic and with her own bare hands. Seeing that the fight was unwinnable the rest had cut their losses and fled into the dark depths.
Marching over to me the mare roughly yanked my arm up inspecting the vicious slashes across the forearm as a frown formed on her face.
“I told you not to wander off. You were to fetch water and that was it.” She growled, her horn lighting up as I felt a strange tingling sensation across my body. An itch formed on my arm as the cuts slowly receded, skin rapidly growing over the now fading wound. “Stupid child had I not heard you, these pathetic worms would have killed you.” the mare continued fuming as I weakly nodded.
“kappa’s are vicious and above all opportunists. They are not to be trifled with. Don’t you ever let me catch you doing something so foolish again. otherwise I may just leave you to your fate.” She snarled, wincing as she gently stroked her stomach.
“I’m sorry.” I croaked, my body shaking as the mare’s glare softened.
“idiot.” She snorted, crossing her arms with a frown. Shakily climbing to my feet I stumbled once, before giving a small nod. I made sure to stick close to her as we trekked back to the cave, never more than a few feet behind her. Nightmare Moon was harsh but at the very least she was fair. This was not the first time I had stumbled into the territory of a dangerous beast neither was it the first time I had seen the viciousness and destructive power of the pregnant alicorn.
Given the mare was pregnant she required far more food than the forest could offer. So in order to make sure she was kept healthy. I would have her escort me through the forest to ponyville. Stealing was honestly not that hard. Ponies were naive as fuck and with video cameras still non existent in this world it made stealing all the easier. All I had to do was break into the storage facilities for the shops and I could walk out with baskets of food without the ponies being any the wiser. Nightmare Moon had been surprisingly humble about her current sleeping quarters. Only requiring a comfortable sleeping bag and a few blankets.
Though that hadn't stopped her from occasionally having a bitch fit about missing her castle. Queen Chrysalis had of course made it obvious she was only interested in siring a child from me. but given Nightmare Moon’s temper and possessive streak she had wisely decided to wait until the alicorn had, had her child before trying.
Nightmare had made in obvious she did not trust the changeling queen. Hell she was even paranoid about us staying in one location. She had told me that it would be too dangerous to stay at the castle. Princess Luna and Celestia would be searching for any signs that Nightmare Moon had survived the elements of harmony.
“Careful idiot.” Nightmare barked, snapping me out of my day dreaming as I had nearly walked into a ditch. “ If i am forced to carry you I will be less than pleased.” the mare growled. Sighing I prayed to god that the months went by rapidly so I could be rid of this pain in the ass.
Reaching the cave, the mare sighed as she darted inside, moving over to the still roaring fire as she hastily started to remove her clothes.
Throwing on sweatpants and a Hoodie the mare looked oddly cute in her outfit. The hoodie being a little short for her left her stomach exposed. With a sigh the mare nestled into the pile of blankets we had "acquired", groaning as she got comfortable. Grabbing my Iphone the mare amused herself with the silly games on it. From what i had learnt charging a phone was not hard for ponies they simply had to make sure not to use too much magic and blow the battery.
The mare had first become aware of my phone after she had caught me playing solitaire on it. The mare had come over curiously and had ended up watching me play for a solid hour before wishing to play herself. That had been the last time I had touched my phone as the mare had monopolized it.
Removing my T-shirt I paused as the mare's eyes latched onto my bare chest. A playful grin flashing across her face.
“Don’t stop on my account, do go on,” she chuckled. With naught but a pair of pants on I moved closer to the fire. Hoping to warm myself up quicker.
Whilst Nightmare Moon could dry clothes they had to be off the person first before she could do that. I refused to be bare in front of her if only because I would hear no end to her teasing.
I gave a startled yelp as Nightmare Moon leaned forward, wrapping an arm around me as she pulled me into her lap. Reluctantly I settled down, my head resting below her breasts as the mare gently placed the phone to the side.
Nightmare Moon suddenly moved, flipping me over as I found myself pinned beneath her.
“What the fuck?” I cried out looking at her with confusion and fear as she gave me a flirtatious wink.
“Does a brave and valiant hero such as myself not get a kiss for saving the fair prince from his own stupidity?” Moon questioned. With a deliberate slowness Nightmare Moon leaned down gently pressing her lips against mine. It was like something clicked as I found myself returning the kiss with equal passion.
Lingering for but a second the mare pulled away as I looked up at her chest heaving my cheeks hot as I looked away. I had never felt like this before. Not even with Fluttershy or Rainbow Dash. the way she had kissed me had left me feeling strange. It in a way felt right.
But how could it be, she was Nightmare Moon. The mare that had raped me, the mare that had had no problem breaking my ribs and legs in her desire for satisfaction. I felt conflicted, wrong even yet at the same time it felt right in a way.
With a grin I pivoted managing to take Nightmare Moon by surprise as I pinned her. cupping her hands behind my back she pulled me closer.
“Moon.” I whispered, lightly brushing a lock of her mane aside. I knew not what i felt for her but it was something. The hatred that I had felt for her had dimmed, it could not possibly be love. She was still a nightmare the monster that had nearly killed me. But then why did I feel the way I did.
"Moon?" the mare questioned, giggling at the nickname. "That is a new one, I like it." She smiled her eyes glowing with mischievous intent as she pulled her hoodie up in a teasing manner. Taking the initiative my hands darted under the hoodie playfully squeezing and rubbing her breasts as the mare gave a sigh of relief.
"I want you. Now!" She instructed pulling at my pants as I went to work with her sweatpants. The next few months would be interesting indeed.