Outlier

by SociallyAwkwardPegasus

Preparing

Oops... my finger slipped

Chapter 9

It had been a little over a month since the fateful day Devin and Streamline became a couple. Everything had been great between the group of ponies. And even though Devin and Streamline were now an item, the stallion was determined to not let it affect his relationships with his other friends like some stallions used to do back in his world.

Most mornings he would spend with Skylight, working on his physique and training. It was true that he had technically won the bout between the two, though he knew it was because of a technicality. He had been in the military for six years before coming to this world. He knew how to fight to a certain extent, though he was no infantry grunt. Skylight had been in the military all her adult life and was very good at what she did. Devin knew there were things he could learn from the mare, and it was a great way to get the two to spend some time together. It would also help him in the future if a situation occurred in which he would have to defend himself from somepony trying to hurt him. So the two ponies continued that routine, with no plans on stopping.

Lemon Scent was a different story. Learning more about the mare, Devin discovered that specific maids actually get some sort of combat and self defense training. This is mainly for maids designated for specialty jobs and V.I.P.s. Sure she wasn’t as experienced as Skylight or Streamline, though she knew how to throw down if push came to shove. She was quick to let the stallion know that she would avoid that at all costs, as she didn’t like to fight others. So instead of physical training, Devin decided to spend time with Lemon Scent another way. Cooking. The stallion loved to cook back when he was a human, and relished the opportunity to do it once again. Lemon Scent was more than happy to be cooking with the stallion, since he brought with him a unique cuisine nopony had ever seen before and vice-versa. Devin was learning a lot from the mare and getting much faster at preparing dishes. He did offer Streamline to come join them one day, though that ended with a frazzled Streamline cursing the pony gods of cooking as she once again burnt water. Both Devin and Lemon Scent were in hysterics at how the mare even performed such a feat. They both chalked it up to the magic of cooking just not agreeing with the mare.

Devin’s relationship with Streamline didn’t end up changing that much over the course of the month. Despite being a couple, Streamline still maintained her own room at the house but would sleep with Devin most nights. She also used the time during the month to teach Devin a very important characteristic about his body. The sessions the two had together would often leave the stallion panting, exhausted, and covered in sweat. And Streamlined enjoyed every moment of it. With each passing day, Devin’s wings became stronger and stronger. He had gotten the basics down in a month, though he wasn’t winning any flying competitions anytime soon. That also meant that Devin was learning the fine motor control skills needed for the use of his wings, much to the disappointment of Lemon Scent. He would no longer need the mare to help him with his shirts. Even if he did, Streamline decided to take over that role for him. However, there was one thing the Earth Pony mare had that neither of the other mare’s possessed. And that was style. Streamline and Skylight were both guards at heart, not particularly caring about what they wore. It was a common trait amongst most guards. Lemon Scent was different. The mare absolutely loved fashion and knew how to dress up anypony to make them stand out in a crowd. This led the stallion into the current predicament he was in.

Devin stood as motionless as he could as a mare in an exquisite looking black suit, examined the handy work she had done when constructing a suit for the stallion.

“Hmm, yes, yes. A perfect fit. Broad shoulders and chest with a flat stomach. No fabric riding too high or too loose. However, something is missing,” the mare said, circling the stallion a few more times with a scrutinizing eye. Lemon Scent was right there next to the mare as she examined Devin up and down as well. The stallion had been fitted in a beautiful navy blue suit with a pink dress shirt. The blue held the more formal aspect of his appearance, yet the pink in his dress shirt signified a fun and outgoing personality. The fitting mare tried to pair a simple blue tie with the shirt, though Lemon Scent was quick to scratch that idea. Instead, she told the mare to fit Devin with a solid red tie hosting three diagonal white lines. Lemon Scent knew it was a perfect addition to the outfit and would help to display the stallion’s mare-like demeanor. Once settled upon the stallion’s neck, the fitting mare did one more once over before declaring the suit complete. Devin was more than happy to hear those words as he carefully got out of his suit, not caring that he was essentially giving all the mares in front of him a nice show. While the fitting mare was more interested in preserving the handiwork of the suit she had made, Lemon Scent, Skylight, and Streamline were all treated to a sight of Devin sliding his pants and shirt back.

“Thank you sir. I will fetch a suit carrier for you and you can meet me up at the front counter with your herd,” the mare responded. This gave Devin no time to correct her on the assumption, not that he would. He noticed it happening a lot when he would go out with all three mares. Everypony just assumed they were a herd. He made the mistake of correcting a mare once before. To his utter dismay, it quickly devolved into him getting solicited by dozens of mares to join his herd, even having a few of them start fist fights over it. Devin was quick to vacate the scene with everypony, not wanting to get caught up in some sort of situation. He wondered if that was how the stallion function worked if two mares were interested in him. He doubted it since he was told most of the ponies attending stallion functions were nobility or very wealthy and influential ponies. Still didn’t stop from groaning in annoyance that he had to participate in one.

“Ugh, I just want to get home and relax. I am not looking forward to this stupid event in a few days,” he bemoaned. Skylight shot the stallion a sympathetic look as they paid for the suit and exited the store. She knew that Devin disliked anything to do with his unique circumstance. But she knew for a fact that rumors were already spreading about a new stallion in town that most of the nobility hadn't seen. It was a good opportunity to let Devin experience what a stallion event would entail, but more importantly it would allow Devin to meet other stallions.

“I know you aren’t Devin. Though I think it might be a good thing. You don’t have to take anypony up on their offer, but I'm sure you are interested in at least meeting other stallions. It will give you a chance to see how a regular stallion acts and why mares have a strong preconceived notion of stallions,” Skylight responded. This only earned another groan from the stallion.

“Yeah, I know. I’ve been curious about that sort of thing. Just wish I didn’t have to get dressed up for the event. Stupid, stuffy, suit,” he quipped. It’s not like he didn’t like suits, and in fact owned a few when he was back on earth. It was just something about the suit combined with his new body that he didn’t like. He guessed it would grow on him in time, and he only had to wear one of these suits a year. He guessed he could suffer through it for one evening.

“Speaking of suits, what are you all going to wear to the event?” Devin asked. Both Skylight and Lemon Scent looked towards Devin for a moment before shaking their heads.

“Well, I'm going to be wearing my dress uniform and Lemon is going to be wearing serving attire. Stallion events require a lot of marepower to assure the safety and comfort of all the ponies there. Since most of the VIPs attend these functions, ponies who are on orders to guard VIPs are recalled to help beef up security. The only ponies allowed to go are ponies in your herd, or in this case Streamline,” Skylight said. Devin was taken a bit aback by the statement, though he understood it made sense. If a bunch of stallions are going to be in one place, you would have to pull all the resources you could to make sure they are safe along with their herds. This left the stallion with another thought before he silently cursed under breath.

“Great. With only Streamline there with me, I’m gonna be solicited a shit ton.” Streamline took this opportunity to pull the stallion close to her with a wing while gripping his hand a little firmer.

“Don’t worry Devin. I will be by your side every second. And I fucking dare a mare to try and do anything to you that you don’t want. I will bury them into the marble floor, I swear to the gods,” she fiercely stated. Devin couldn’t help but smile at the assertion of the mare. From his experience with Streamline, he knew the mare was… possessive and protective of him. It was something mares did without thinking. He appreciated the fact and knew that if push came to shove, Streamline would dive head first into a brawl to protect him. He also knew that he would be there right with her, handing out asswhoopings alongside the mare.

“Thanks for the reassurance Streamline, but I just want to get through the event as quickly as possible. Nice to know you will throw down for me though. Having a strong, protective mare throwing out kicks and punches on my behalf is kinda hot,” he teased. He waited a second for a reaction out of the mare, and was soon graced with the sight he hoped for. Streamline’s cheeks turned a slight shade of pink as her wings fluttered for but a second, an indication to the stallion that the mare loved the compliment or her mind was in the gutter again. He quickly turned his attention to Skylight, offering her a small smirk.

“Don’t worry Skylight, I think it’s hot when you’re out there fighting for me too,” he teased. Upon hearing the comment, Skylight almost tripped herself up on the cobblestone pathway, not expecting the stallion to blatantly say something like that. It was true that Devin and Skylight’s friendship had come a long way from a month ago. Both ponies would occasionally offer a quip, comment, or smartass remark to the other from time to time. The same with Lemon Scent.

“Don’t worry Lemon, I haven’t forgotten about you. I much prefer the look of you cooking me a meal than on the front lines.” Lemon had almost been expecting some type of comment from the stallion and was quick to reply with one of her own.

“Don’t worry sweetie, once we get back to the house I will let you make a meal out of me,” she quipped. Devin’s cheeks soon began to match that of his marefriend as he held up his free hand defensively.

“Jesus Lemon, I was joking. You need to take the pot off the stove and simmer down a little.” He was met with a cute giggle from the mare that quickly devolved into a smug look.

“Really? Because I think we need to add a little more heat to the mixture,” She added, brushing up against Devin’s free arm and staring up at him with half lidded eyes. Devin couldn’t help but hang his head in shame from the comment. He knew what he had done and didn’t think about the consequences of his actions until it was too late. Over the last month, Lemon became much better at responding to his comments or sarcastic remarks in a witty way. And the more he continued to tease the mare, the more he began to realize that he was making another Streamline, horny mode and all.

“Alright, alright, you got me Lemon. You need to turn it down a bit or Streamline will manage to burn water again.” Upon hearing the jab at her cooking skills, Streamline ruffled her feathers with a pouty face.

“I burned water two times and you will never let it go,” she grumbled aloud as everypony began to chuckle at the mare’s expense. She knew it was all in good fun, though that wouldn’t stop her from holding it over Devin’s head later that night. It looked like somepony was going to be sleeping on the couch tonight.

Hello everyone, hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Wasn't as long as other chapters, but I wanted to get it out to you all as soon as I could. The next chapter is going to be a good one. Devin will experience his first stallion function. What will happen and how will our thestral stallion fare with mares practically throwing themselves at him? Suffice to say, Streamline is going to need a bigger stick.

Comments

[lunawade]

I'm really enjoying your story and thanks for the new chapter

[Nos Astros]

This has been a fine read, abosultely exquisited my good sir!

[TheDoctorRet]

The story is really lovely, kinda like other Humans in RGRE Equestria, but without the too-much-clop elements that unfortunately a lot of stories end up going. Keep it up!

[Nismo Rose]

Absolutely love the story! Can’t wait for the next one!

[Zwillingen700]

I'm so excited to see what other stallions think of the mc, if they look at him as some kind of brute or some Chuck Noris himself, we can only wait and see. And I love the playful banter too, all the while not overstepping the boundaries of friends.

[Admiral Q Ponyform]

Personally i wouldn't wear a suit as a protest. You may be required to go but motntonwear a suit

[DeathWolf06]

Good to see the chapters popping up more and you did good work here. I look forward to seeing what this stallion function is all about and can’t wait to see how it turns out

[DeathWolf06]

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Agree with you there and hey maybe he can show the more pampered stallions what a real man is supposed to be like

[Silentwoodfire]

Considering things, what is he going to eventually be doing? I could think of a couple.

[Zepher]

Oops... my finger slipped

You put that middle finger away! You don't flip off your readers, what's wrong with you?!

[The Pony Eclipse]

i'm waaatchinnng youuu...

*clicks the tracking button*

[Anonymousprimes]

Next chapter please