> Kindness is Key
>  by GrizzlytheMedic
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> Seeing Beyond the Surface
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	Derpy Hooves fluttered down in front of her house. The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight as she stepped inside. 
“Calvin?!” She shouted.
No response.
She ascended the small flight of stairs to the guest bedroom. She rapped on the door three times with her hoof. 
Still no response. 
She opened the door quietly and saw the human sitting at his desk, scribbling furiously.
Calvin was the third human to arrive in Equestria, learning its customs and traditions fairly quickly within his year long stay so far in Equestria. He had a job as a writer for the Ponyville Post, as he loved the local gossip and news. It also meant he got to spend time with Princess Twilight Sparkle, talking with her about news and rumors from Canterlot. His job meant long hours writing away at his desk in Derpy’s guest room. Derpy was the one who first found him in the Everfree forest while chasing a storm cloud off. Calvin had looked lost and confused. Being the kind mare she was, Derpy dove down and guided him out of the forest. Calvin slept at Derpy’s house, much to the enjoyment of her daughter Dinky, who loved the prospect of a new playmate. Calvin and Derpy would spend many stormy nights curled up together with Dinky, who was very rattled by the thunder and lightning. Calvin had never felt more cozy in his life. However, he knew he had to get a job. He was a journalist for the Providence Journal back home on Earth so he figured why not do the same here. The local newspaper signed him on almost immediately. Unfortunately, this meant less time with Derpy and Dinky, which unknown to both of them, he craved with a passion. Derpy’s smile lit up his day and made his heart flutter into his throat. 
“Calvin?” Derpy asked quietly, jerking Calvin out of his writing frenzy.
Calvin jumped with a slight yelp, startled by the sudden appearance of the pegasus mare. 
“Oh! Sorry! I didn’t know you were busy!” Derpy made a motion to walk out.
Calvin swallowed the lump in his throat as he turned to face the blond maned mare. 
“No I was finished anyway. I think I need a vacation pretty soon.” Calvin sighed, putting his papers and writing utensils away in the desk. 
“Alright, that just about does it.” Calvin said, putting the last of his work away and standing up. “What did you want?” Calvin asked.
“Oh, I was just seeing if you were home.” Derpy said sheepishly. 
“Oh, well here I am. Wanna go sit on the couch downstairs?” Calvin suggested.
“I’d love to” Derpy said, content with spending time with the human. 
That was one of the things that Calvin had trouble adjusting to. The very snuggly and clingy nature of ponies. Once he got over that, he savored the experiences with Derpy, the way her silky fur brushed against the bare skin of his hands and arms made him shiver. 
Derpy felt the same way, she loved the way his fingers went through her mane as he would snuggle with her. They were no couple, but they just enjoyed each other’s company right? Derpy couldn’t hide her unsure nature and a crooked look made its way across her face. She loved the way his sky blue eyes sparkled in the light and the way the warmth of his large body spread over her smaller frame was almost dream-like. 
She hopped up onto the couch and waited for Andrew to lay back before climbing up onto his chest and nuzzling into him.
Quite some time had passed before Derpy broke the silence. 
“Calvin?” 
“Yeah Derpy?” Calvin respond. 
“Do you think I’m ugly?” She said almost in a whisper.
Calvin sucked in a large breath, not expecting any kind of question like this.
“I knew it. I can be as kind as anypony but no stallion will ever want somepony like me.” Derpy made to get up but Calvin held her down. 
“Derpy Hooves, don’t you dare say something like that. I think you are beautiful from your mane to your tail, no matter what anypony says.” Calvin held her forelegs and looked into her sparkling golden pools. 
“What about my eyes? Nopony likes that freaky part of me.” Derpy frowned again.
“Your eyes are one of your best traits. It sets you apart from other mares, that is what makes you special. You’ve got the looks and the mind. Don’t let anypony tell you that you are not loved, because you are. Dinky loves you, I love you.” Calvin let the last part slip out of his mouth. 
Derpy’s heart went into her stomach. Did he really say what she think he said? 
“What did you just say?” Derpy’s head cocked to the side.
“I said I love you...” Calvin whispered, a blush painting his cheeks a rosy pink. 
“That’s what I thought...” Derpy leaned in to Calvin’s face, her muzzle inches from his mouth.
“Calvin, you have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for you to say those three little words to me.” Derpy said softly, her breath hitting Calvin’s nostrils.
Her breath smelled of blueberry muffins and was absolutely intoxicating to Calvin. 
“Why me?” Calvin asked.
“Because nopony ever cared for me and Dinky like you do. You’ve become a part of the family. Whenever you’d go to Canterlot, Dinky would sit around with nothing to do on the weekends and I would just wait for you to return, not wanting anything other than to cuddle with you and have you run your fingers through my mane. You show kindness to somepony as different as me.” Derpy said, smiling.
“If it makes you feel any better, I can’t help but notice you have a nice flank.” Calvin smirked. This earned him a light bop on the head with Derpy’s hoof. 
“I’m flattered. But do you really mean it? Do you really love me?” Derpy asked.
Calvin could see the sincerity in her eyes. He knew the right answer for her and him. 
“Yes Derpy Hooves. I love you with all my heart and soul and little Dinky too.” He said in a soft voice. 
Derpy closed the gap between them and her lips met his. The soft flesh of her lips tasted exactly like it smelled, like fresh blueberries. The two stayed like this, Derpy’s tail flicking in excited motions. Calvin brought his hands to her ears and began to scratch behind them lightly. Derpy let out a happy sigh as she now completely melted into his embrace. 

“EWWW!” Dinky’s high pitched voice came from the doorway of the den. 
Derpy pulled away from Calvin quickly with a light smack and stared wide eyed at the little filly in the doorway. 
“I-uh didn’t hear you come in sweetie!” Derpy’s blushing face was lit up with embarrassment. 
Dinky’s face lit up and she bounced over to the two grown-ups on the sofa as Calvin sat up, still holding Derpy close. Dinky hopped up, sat beside Calvin and nuzzled her head into his side, making sure not to poke him with her horn. 
“Does this mean you might be my new daddy?” Dinky looked up hopefully at Calvin and Derpy.
“It just might Dinky, it just might.” Calvin smiled warmly as he looked at the grey pegasus in his arms. Derpy smiled back and nuzzled herself with Calvin, feeling his warmth envelope her body once more. 
“Mommy, can Calvin be my new daddy?” Dinky asked her mother.
“Well little Dinky, it’s going to take sometime, but right now, he’s on the right track.” She smirked before kissing Calvin again. 
“Ewww!” Dinky whined as the two continued to kiss. 
They could only laugh at the filly’s discomfort. 
“You’ll understand when you’re older kiddo.” Calvin said, rubbing the top of Dinky’s head.
> Dinky's New Daddy
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	Derpy put Dinky to bed after another delicious dinner made by Calvin. Derpy had to hand it to him, his meals were always awesome. Her lunch would make Flitter and Cloudchaser always jealous of the lovely smells wafting from her thermos. Derpy trotted down the stairs to the couch where she found Calvin laid back and relaxing. She flapped her wings and floated on top of him, landing squarely on his chest. 
“Well hello love” Calvin said in a mock Trottingham accent. 
Derpy giggled and snuggled closer to him. 
“Where did you learn to cook so well?” Derpy asked him.
“Well you see, back on Earth, females totally went after guys that could cook. So I learned how to from my mom.” Calvin said.
“So I bet you were drowning in females back home?” She questioned.
“Unfortunately, females back home look more for thinner and more toned guys. I was just some fat loser in most women’s eyes.” Calvin frowned. 
“Well you’re a chubby winner to me.” Derpy smiled, “Plus, I love a stallion with extra body heat.” 
Calvin let out a laugh. 
“You have no idea how many times I used a pick-up line like that and ended up with either a red handprint on my face or alcohol in my eyes.” He chuckled.
“Well it’s safe to say you won’t have to worry about that with me.” Derpy said. ‘
“You know Derpy, I think everypony is wrong about you. You are smart, careful, and drop dead gorgeous. As we used to say back home, never judge a book by its cover” Calvin admitted to the grey pegasus. 
Derpy blushed a bright red.
Derpy thought briefly and decided that she wanted to take a chance and ask him.
“Calvin, will you sleep with me tonight?” Derpy asked, looking quite sheepish.
“Like for comfort or...” Calvin asked.
“For comfort. Not that.” She blushed deeply yet could not shake the thought of that out of her head, or her loins.
“I was feeling rather tired anyway. I don’t see why not.” Calvin said. 
“Yay!” She bounced lightly on his chest. 
Suddenly, Calvin sat up and scooped the mare up in his arms. She squealed in surprise as she was lifted up and cradled by the human. Calvin carried her upstairs to her room. and set her on the bed. 
“Let me get changed and I’ll be right back.” Calvin said before walking into his own room. 
He returned minutes later as promised wearing gym shorts and a light grey athletic t-shirt that had “FRIARS HOCKEY” written in bright maroon and gold letters on the front. This was the shirt that had made the journey to Equestria with him. 
“What’s the stuff on the shirt mean?” Derpy asked.
“It’s where I was going to school before I ended up here. I played a sport called hockey, I’ll explain later tomorrow what that is. I was on the track to becoming a big league player and I was transported here. Not that I mind of course” Calvin explained. 
“Cool! You have to tell me about hockey tomorrow! But right now, I think we just need to get some sleep for work tomorrow.” Derpy said through a yawn.
“True.” Calvin said as he made himself comfortable under the sheets. 
As soon as he did this, Derpy instantly felt a huge warmth surround her and was drawn like a magnet to him. She put her hooves on his chest as she looked into his light blue eyes. 
“Wanna try that kiss again?” Calvin smirked.
“Who am I to say no?” Derpy giggled as she locked lips with him yet again.


Work was slow for Calvin and Derpy the next day, wanting only to return home to see the other. Derpy delivered her mail in almost record time and found herself in the post office with nothing better to do than wait for more mail. Calvin on the other hand, had finished writing every article he had to and sat at his desk in the newspaper office with his fist buried in his cheek, his elbow absorbing the varnished oak wood of the desk. 
When 3:00 pm rolled around, both of them punched out and headed home. Derpy arrived home first followed shortly by 		Calvin. 
“Calvin?” Derpy called from the kitchen. 
“Yes my bubbly angel?” He purred.
She giggled before continuing.
“Could you go pick DInky up from school and walk her home?” Derpy asked.
“Sure! I’ll be right back!” He called as he headed out the door once again. 
The schoolhouse was easy enough to find and Calvin walked up to the building to find the school kids milling about the door. 
“Calvin!” Dinky’s voice called out as she bounced over to the human. 
“Hi there Dinky!” Calvin got down on his knees and rubbed the filly’s head. She hugged him tightly to her. Calvin almost drew back at the suddenness of the gesture. 
He, however, returned her hug with his own as he patted her on her back lightly. 
Dinky then dragged him back into the schoolhouse. 
“Ms. Cheerilee! This is Calvin!” Dinky shouted to the teached, a light plum colored mare with a pink striped mane and tail. 
“Why hello there Calvin! Dinky has been talking about you quite a lot lately.” Cheerilee smiled. 
“He’s gonna be my new daddy!” Dinky blurted out.
Calvin’s eyes bugged out as he stared down at Dinky and then back to Cheerilee, who looked thoroughly embarrassed. 
“Uh, I’m not so sure about that yet Dinky. You remember what your mom said right?” Calvin said to the filly.
“Yeah but what are the chances she’ll turn you away?” Dinky looked back at Calvin.
“We’ll find out when we get there kiddo.” Calvin said.
“Well I for one am glad Dinky and Derpy have someone special in their lives.” Cheerilee smiled at the pair. 
“Nice meeting you Cheerilee!” Calvin said as he began to escort Dinky home.
Dinky would constantly brag about Calvin being her new daddy to the schoolyard kids as they passed by. Calvin needed to bring this up with Derpy as it was a serious matter. The two only were in a relationship for less than a day for Luna’s sake. 
As they entered the front door, Dinky set her saddlebags down and plopped herself down on the couch with a book. 
Calvin went into the kitchen and found Derpy preparing dinner. 
“What the hay do you think you’re doing?” Calvin asked, putting his hands on his hips. 
“Making dinner. Why?” Derpy cocked an eyebrow.
“Oh no no no! You are gonna sit next to your daughter on that sofa and talk to her. I’ll take care of dinner.” Calvin said, nudging her away from the counter. 
“When did you start giving orders around here?” She asked with a wry smile. 
“Since Dinky started calling me her new daddy.” Calvin said, looking Derpy in the eyes. 
Her jaw dropped. 
“She what?” Derpy whispered.
“Yep, I think everypony with a child that attends school now knows about us.” Calvin said.
“DINKY!” Derpy shouted as she stomped into the living room. 
Calvin did not want to be present for what was to follow, so he decided to make meatless lasagna instead. 
Dinner was very quiet that night as both Derpy and Dinky were throwing each other sideways looks and smirking.
What were they playing at?
When Calvin finished washing up the dishes, he discovered he was exhausted. He was about to ascend the stairs but was halted by Derpy calling him.
“Calvin, can you come to the sofa? Don’t make me wait!” 
“Coming Derpy!” Calvin sighed in having his plans changed. He didn’t mind though.
What he wasn’t expecting was Dinky sitting beside her. 
“We would like to talk to you about what Dinky said earlier today.” Derpy patted the cushion beside her. 
Calvin had less than a second before he had the two mares on top of him, going into full blown cuddle mode. 
“You were saying?” Calvin said after the two had made themselves comfortable. 
“Yes well the issue is that Dinky can call you daddy since you’ve taken care of her for almost a year now. Do you see where I’m going with this?” Derpy said.
“Can I call you my daddy? You may not be my real daddy but you play and care for me like you are one! Please?!” Dinky begged, her eyes getting big and staring into the deepest parts of Calvin’s soul.
“Ok sure, I’m fine with that. Just ask before you start telling everypony.” Calvin relented.
“Oh and there’s one more thing.” Derpy added.
“I never got around to telling you this and I honestly feel stupid for not telling you in the year you’ve been here. I have another daughter.” Derpy admitted.
If Calvin had a drink, he would’ve spit it out all over them. 
“WHAT?!” He shouted making Dinky and Derpy wince.
“Sorry!” Derpy said, “Is that a deal breaker?” 
“Of course not! I’m just surprised. It may be a little late sure but at least you told me. Let me guess, she’s coming home tomorrow or something?” Calvin made a guess based on a common cliche.
“Nope. She’ll be back in a few months” Derpy looked at him oddly
“Oh, ok.” Calvin shrugged.
“He name is Sparkler and she’s coming back from a year and a half of studying abroad.” Derpy said.
“Pegasus?” Calvin asked.
“Nope, another unicorn.” Derpy giggled as she drew Dinky in closer. 
“Well this could be interesting I suppose.” Calvin smiled warmly at the mother and daughter on his chest. 
“She doesn’t look like us very much. Got her father’s looks. She came of age last year.” Derpy continued to explain. 
“News on the weather for the weekend?” Calvin asked.
“Stormy. Like big nasty thunderstorms. Local farms need it right now.” Derpy said with a crestfallen look on her face.
“Mommy? Can I sleep over at Applebloom’s house tonight? I meant to ask you earlier.” Dinky looked like she expected no for an answer.
“I don’t see why not. I’ll take you there now, it’s still light out after all and the storm hasn’t started. I wonder if you could stay the weekend?” Derpy questioned. 
“OH YEAH PLEASE?!” Dinky jumped in excitement. 
“Ok, Calvin, sit tight. I’ll be right back.” Derpy escorted Dinky to the front door and retrieved Dinky’s special raincoat and boots. 
She fluttered back over to Calvin and put her mouth to his ear.
“I think we’re gonna have fun during the storm this weekend.” She purred as Calvin shuddered in anticipation. 
She nipped his ear and exited the house with Dinky in tow. 

> When the Kids are Away (Clop)
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	Calvin waited in the house anxiously awaiting Derpy’s return. Calvin wasn’t a virgin but he sure as hell felt like one at this point. When it came to mares, he was kinda clueless. He only knew that the sweet spot for Derpy were her ears. Calvin wondered if her wings were one of the ways to set her off. Only one way to find out. 
Derpy arrived home shortly after and hopped back up on to the couch on top of his large form. 
“So, wanna have some fun?” Derpy asked, her eyes hooded. 
“I don’t know Derpy. It’s not that you’re a pony or about your appearance, it’s just that we’ve only been going out for a few days at most. Aren’t you mpph!” Calvin was cut short by Derpy’s muzzle planting itself upon his own mouth. Derpy’s eyes were closed and she sighed happily into Calvin’s mouth. They parted, their breath coming in short ragged pants.
“Just a few days huh? I could’ve sworn you’d been living here for a year at least.” Derpy said sarcastically. 
Calvin knew what she was getting at. Derpy had been waiting to ask him out for a year and at this point they knew each other well enough that to most ponies it seemed they were married, even though the only human-pony couple in town was Taylor and Bon Bon. They even had a foal together, Sweet Seas. 
Calvin scrambled for an answer. 
“You know what, I think I know what you’re getting at.” Calvin smirked.
“Yeah? And what’s that?” Derpy purred.
“You wanted me to rut you silly as soon as you laid your beautiful eyes on me.” Calvin said, the wry grin still on his face. 
Derpy blushed.
“And if it’s true, so what? I’ve got you now right?” She giggled. 
“No, I think it’s the other way around,” Calvin wrapped his arms around the mare and scooped her up, “I think I’ve got you.” 
Derpy squealed in delight as she brought her head up and kissed Calvin once again, much deeper this time.
Calvin ascended the stairs to Derpy’s bedroom and threw the door open. The distant rumble of thunder could be heard in the distance through the now dark window. 
Finding the bed, Calvin flopped down on his back, Derpy still in his arms.
“Touch me Calvin! Make me rut-crazy!” Derpy cried.
Calvin obliged with yet another deep kiss as his hands danced down her sides. He decided to test his wing theory and moved his hands up to her back and began to rub her wings. Derpy threw her head back and let out a silent cry as she had a mini-orgasm whilst still in Calvin’s grasp. 
“Calvin!” She cried out.
“Yeah baby?” Calvin growled in a husky voice. 
“I’m in heat!” 
Everything suddenly made much more sense to Calvin. This would explain her restlessness and anxiety as well as her habitual masturbating, which Calvin had heard through his wall. 
“So does that mean I get as much of you as I can handle for the next week or two?” Calvin smiled.
“Oh yeah! Take me right here Calvin! I can’t bear it anymore!” Derpy cried out as she tugged at his pants button with her mouth. 
Calvin chuckled
“Here, let me get that for you.” Calvin practically tore his pants and boxers off, revealing the uncomfortably hard erection he had been harboring for an hour now. 
“Wow. It certainly looks different compared to a stallion’s, a little bit smaller but holy horse feathers is it hard!” Derpy gave it a text stroke with her hoof. The silky soft fur sent shivers down Calvin’s spine. 
Calvin picked up Derpy and spun her around so that her swollen and dripping marehood was presented before him. He gave it a short test lick and Derpy growled in approval. He then dragged his tongue along the length of her dripping snatch. 	Derpy moaned loudly and plunged her mouth down on his member, enveloping his shaft in the warm wet depth of her mouth 	as her tongue swirled circles around his head. This caused Calvin to moan into Derpy’s dripping vagina, sticking his tongue into her canal. The warm walls clenched and gripped at his muscle, trying to milk it for everything it had as he explored every crevice within her love tunnel. Calvin felt a familiar pressure in his groin as he withdrew his tongue. 
“Derpy, I’m gonna cum soon!” Calvin warned the pegasus. 
This caused her to move faster and faster until Calvin unloaded rope after rope of his seed into her mouth, the pleasure coming to him in waves as he ran his fingers through Derpy’s feathers, lapping at her snatch. Suddenly, she too tensed up and her walls convulsed as she screamed in delight as her own orgasm washed over her. 
When Derpy had finished basking in her own orgasmic afterglow, she swallowed Calvin’s load and cleaned his crotch up of any remaining spunk. Calvin could feel himself become hard as a rock once again. 
“Ready for the real show?” Calvin asked.
“As if you needed to ask.” Derpy huffed as she turned herself around and positioned her still sopping folds at Calvin’s tip. 

She slowly slid down onto his erection, making her shudder and moan loudly with each inch that entered her most private of areas. Calvin could not believe how tight and hot Derpy was, for a mare with two daughters, she still had a snatch that gripped his cock like a glove as he hilted and felt his tip touch her womb. 
“God you’re tight!” Calvin groaned in approval. 
“Mmm.” Was all Derpy could muster, she was overcome by pleasure as she began to ride Calvin’s dick, bouncing up and down like a well oiled machine. Her hot depths and gripping nethers made Calvin see stars as he too gasped and moaned with each bounce and wet smack of their hips crashing together. Derpy felt a pressure in her loins and knew she was about to reach climax again. 
“Keep going!” She cried as he continued to pump her full of his erect spire. 
Her walls clamped down on Calvin’s dick as she came hard once again. She threw her head back as her wings flared out behind her and her mouth opened in a silent scream. 
Calvin did not stop his piston-like motions in and out of the pegasi's tight cunt as he too was about to reach his own pinnacle of pleasure.
“Derpy, I’ve just about reached my limit!” Calvin warned her.
“Give it to me! Make me your mare!” Derpy moaned.
Calvin obliged her wish as he felt wave after wave of his seed spill and spurt into her waiting depths. The feeling sent Derpy over the edge for a third time as she shuddered in pleasure. Calvin’s own mind went blank for a second as his vision faded and returned, seeing little white spots as he regained his bearings. 
“That was the most amazing sex I’ve ever had!” Derpy panted. 
“The feeling’s mutual.” Calvin smiled as he pecked her on the lips again. 
“Wow Mom, I didn’t know you were such a monster in the sack! I’m not even scared, I’m actually impressed you managed to seduce a human, one of the densest creatures known to pony kind! And a fat human too” A new voice reached Calvin’s ears. 
Derpy’s eyes became pinpricks as she slowly turned around and saw Sparkler sitting in the doorway, a small puddle had formed underneath her flank, Calvin had noticed. 
Derpy yelped and tried to cover herself up with the sheets. 
“I thought you weren’t due back for another month!” Derpy shouted. 
“They sent the team home early as a reward.” Sparkler’s vibe was becoming creepier and creepier to Calvin as she seemed not fazed in the slightest that she had just watched her mom participate in coitus with a foreign creature. 
“If you don’t mind me asking, what are you studying?” Calvin asked, throwing modesty out the window as he lay there naked.  
“I study the mating habits of animals. I’m a biologist.” Sparkler said almost shocked that he could speak.
“Well just a little bit of information for you, us humans are not all dense. We have our moments, but we’re pretty cool for the most part. Also, I don’t like to be called fat.” Calvin said in a very serious tone. 
“Well, I’ll leave you two to do your thing again.” Sparkler said, exiting the room.
“I think she ruined the mood.” Calvin whispered to Derpy. 
“No shit.” Derpy muttered,
Calvin bopped her lightly on the nose. 
“Now that’s no language to use around children!” Calvin smirked.
“Oh can it you big loser!” She said, wrapping her forelegs around his form and pulling him into a deep kiss. 
> Guinea Pig 
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Calvin awoke the next morning to a warm and lightly snoring Derpy beside him, a wing draped over his bare stomach, the grey feathers tickling his skin. He reached his arm out and scratched Derpy’s ear. She cooed in delight as her eyes fluttered open. 
“Good morning my sweet muffin.” Calvin purred.
“Nice pick-up line there Mr. Suave” Darpy giggled.
“Hey, it worked didn’t it?” Calvin said, shrugging.
“You bet your flank it did.” Derpy giggled again. 
“Hey, I’m gonna go shower and make us some breakfast. You ok with that?” Calvin asked the mare.
“Can you just stay here and cuddle for a few minutes more?” Derpy pleaded, her golden eyes shining in the sliver of sunlight that escaped through the curtains. 
“Of course.” Calvin said. 

After retrieving clean clothes and boxers from his room, Calvin entered the bathroom and turned the shower on. The hot water fell down on his head as he rubbed the suds of shampoo through his dark brown hair and rinsed. Calvin then heard a moan. Opening the shower stall door, he looked around the bathroom. He then noticed something purple against the white ceramic of the bathtub. 
“Jesus Christ Sparkler! Really? Watching me shower?” Calvin said, exasperated.
She had been around for less than twenty four hours and already he was growing tired of her antics. 
“What can I say, you are fairly attractive when it comes down to it.” Sparkler said, her head popping out of the tub as she clambered out. 
“Just leave me be will you!” Calvin shouted, shutting the shower stall door once again as he resumed washing.
“Um, Calvin? Am I hot?” Sparkler asked.
“What the fuck did you just ask me?” Calvin cocked an eyebrow.
“Am I, or am I not attractive?” Sparkler asked once again.
Calvin had to think for a moment. She had her mom’s form and physical attractiveness, then again, he would also be her step-daughter if he did tie the knot with Derpy. 
“Uh, sure I guess.” Calvin said half-heartedly
Suddenly, Sparkler jumped into the shower and started looking him over.
“WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?!” Calvin yelled, now stunned.
“I’m examining you. I’ve never been this close to a human before.” Sparkler said.
“GET THE FUCK OUT!” Calvin grabbed the soaked mare by the flank as she let out a squeal of delight and surprise  as Calvin nearly flung her out of the shower stall.


Sparkler scurried off, not in anger but a look of excitement on her face.
“DERPY!” Calvin yelled into the hall. 
Derpy trotted into the bathroom.
“What is it?” Derpy asked
“You raised a fucking perv!” Calvin yelled
“She was watching you shower?” Derpy asked.
“How did you? Wait, the screaming and her mad dash outta here?” Calvin asked, suddenly feeling stupid.
“Eeyup.” Derpy responded in a very Mac like fashion. 
“Still kinda weird though.” Calvin added.
“She is in scientist mode, you’re a new species, she’s a biologist. Let it pass, I’ll keep her out of the shower though, that’s just wrong, only I can do that.” Derpy smirked at the last part.
“Oh you sly little devil you.” Calvin purred.
“Come on and put some pants on silly. We’ve got a storm to ride out.” Derpy said, leaving Calvin to change. 
The sky darkened as Calvin picked up a book and sat down on the couch with Derpy in his lap. 
“Whatcha reading?” Derpy asked. 
“Some book on Equestrian mythology that Twilight gave me for my birthday. Human’s are in it quite a lot. I guess we were banished or something. I must be getting to that part soon.” Calvin said, turning the page. 
“Well you’ll never get kicked out of my house if you keep loving me.” Derpy cooed, nuzzling deeper into Calvin’s chest. 
“That sounded so cheesy” Calvin laughed.
“Compared to your pickup line this morning? That’s nothing!” Derpy laughed along with him. 
“Mom? Can I borrow the human for a minute. I want to give it a closer inspection!” Sparkler called from upstairs.
Calvin was slightly offended at being called an “it” and having to be “inspected”, lord knows what that meant. 
“Nope! Calvin is a he, not an it, and He’s mine!” Derpy yelled, looking into Calvin’s eyes with her sparkling golden eyes. 
“Thanks sweetie.” Calvin mumbled.
“I like “love muffin” or just “muffin” Derpy said, giggling.
“I thought you said you didn’t like those cheesy pick up lines.” Calvin mocked offense.
“Yeah, I never said anything about nicknames” Derpy purred, propping herself up on his chest and kissing him passionately. 
“MOM!” Sparkler called out once more.
Derpy broke the kiss.
“SPARKLER! MY ANSWER IS NO! HE IS MINE AND YOU WILL NOT INTERRUPT MY PERSONAL TIME ANY MORE!” Derpy almost screamed.
A faint whiney mumble was heard at the top of the stairs accompanied by a door shutting. 
“Now, where were we?” Calvin asked, kissing Derpy before she had a chance to answer. 
A loud crack of lightning startled the two lovers as they broke apart with a yelp. 
Sparkler came tromping down the stairs as she held a notebook and quill with her magic. 
“The human is startled by loud noises, indicating that he is no more a threat than a small foal.” Sparkler scribbled furiously as she whispered to herself.
“You know what, Derpy? I think I oughta just let Sparkler study me so she’ll stop interrupting us.” Calvin sighed. 
Sparkler let out a happy squee as Calvin lifted himself off the couch and marched up the stairs into his room. 
“So, what do you want to know or do to me?” Calvin asked the mare, an uneager tone in his voice. 
“Can you strip down to your undergarments? I’m just gonna poke and prod you a little bit. I promise not to hurt you.” Sparkler said, a huge grin on her face.
Calvin sighed and did as he was asked and laid back down on the bed.
Sparkler poked and prodded away at his stomach, chest, and legs, keeping herself far away from Calvin’s junk. 
“Turn over.” Sparkler said. 
Calvin obliged once more as he rotated onto his stomach. 
Sparkler’s bravery grew as she stuck a hoof into his butt. Calvin let out a small yell of protest but let her continue when she stopped. 
Her process of poking and prodding and scribbling continued for what seemed like hours. 
“Turn over.” Sparkler instructed. 
Calvin was relieved for the end of the session.
“Wait just a moment. There is one last thing you need to do.” Sparkler said, stopping Calvin from getting up.
“What is it now?” Calvin asked exasperated. 
“I want you to rut me.” Sparkler said, hooding her eyes. 
> Being of Some Assistance 
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

	Uh, excuse me?” Calvin asked.
“Don’t play stupid, come on, I know you want to.” Sparkler said, wiggling her rump as she did so. 
“Uh, the fuck I don’t!” Calvin said, grabbing his clothes and running down the stairs. 
“Wait! I only want to see what your mating habits are like!” Sparkler cried out to Calvin.
“Derpy! Your daughter is a fucking psychopath. She wanted me to have sex with her!” Calvin said, still in his boxers as he ran into the kitchen.

Derpy spit out the muffin she was enjoying. 
“SPARKLER! WILL YOU CUT THE SHIT!” Derpy screamed.
“Mom, why do you even date this unintelligent hunk of meat? He can barely process his own thoughts.” Sparkler huffed. 
A loud SMACK! echoed throughout the house. 
“Never insult Calvin around me young lady! I don’t give a flying buck how old you are, you are still my child and you are living under my roof and you will not dare call my coltfriend a hunk of meat ever again! Do you understand?!” Derpy shouted.
Calvin was shocked. He had never heard Derpy talk like that before and was hoping he never would have to hear her talk like that to him. He heard Sparkler sob and gallop back up the stairs and slam her door. A second later, lightning lit the house up and dark clouds began to swarm around the area quite quickly. 
Derpy trotted back into the kitchen and picked up her unfinished muffin.
“Sorry about that. She thinks everything I do is wrong, I swear. But I love her all the same, even though she’s a pain in the flank.” Derpy muttered.
“Kinda why I was afraid to have kids back on Earth.” Calvin admitted.
“Really?” Derpy asked him as she trotted into the living room. 
Calvin followed her, stumbling to put his pants on. 
“Yeah, it would be awesome the first few years, but after a while, they start to hate you.” Calvin sighed.
“That’s where you’re wrong mister! Sit down and leave that shirt off. I am in need of someone to cuddle to get through this storm.” Derpy patted the sofa cushion next to her.
Calvin tossed his shirt aside and plopped down on the couch, Derpy crawling up onto his lap and nuzzling her head into his stomach. The silky grey fur tickled his bare skin and made him shudder.
“So, what were you saying about kids?” Calvin asked.
“Well, they might say they hate you but they really don’t. They love you more than anything in the world. The issue is that they think you’re holding them back, and you are, you just have to let ‘em grow up. It really makes you hate yourself but you gotta do it.” Derpy said as Calvin ran his fingers through her blond mane. 
“Huh. I never thought of it that way. Now it makes a lot more sense when you put it like that.” Calvin admitted, leaning over and taking a bite of the chocolate chip muffin still in Derpy’s hoof.
“Hey!” She protested. 
“What are you gonna do about it?” Calvin smiled as he chewed the baked treat. 
“Nopony touches my muffins!” Derpy mock growled.
“Well I’m not a pony so I guess I get away with it.” Calvin grinned.
“Shut up!” She cried as she pressed her lips against his in a passionate kiss. 
When the finally broke apart at a loud crack of thunder, Calvin spoke up.
“I should go talk to Sparkler.” Calvin said.
“Make it quick though. I can’t stand being alone in this weather.” Derpy smirked as she got up to let Calvin do what he needed to do.



Calvin heard muffled sobs coming from the other side of Sparkler’s door
“Sparkler?” Calvin said, knocking on the door.
He heard the crying stop and hoofbeats. The doorknob turned a second later, revealing the fuchsia unicorn’s light purple eyes which were red and swollen from her tears. Lightning lit up the room behind her, followed by another boom of thunder. 
“What do YOU want?” She huffed.
“Can I come in?” Calvin asked.
Sparkler nodded with a hint of curiosity.
Calvin sat on the bed and patted the spot next to him. Sparkler sniffled and refused.  
“Ok look, we’re not going to get very far with your attitude like this.” Calvin insisted.
“You only want to talk?” Sparkler asked.
“Promise. That’s all.” Calvin patted the bed once more.
Sparkler gave in and sat down on the bed.
“Ok, why don’t we start off with the fact that we both were in the wrong a little while ago. Can we both admit that?” Calvin asked.
“Yeah, I thought you were just another dumb animal. I can kinda see my error now.” A feeble smile made its way to Sparkler’s mouth.
“And I overreacted a little bit.” Calvin sighed.
Sparkler’s smile grew a little bit.
“I’m just kinda taken aback by my mom’s choice of dates. I’m sorry about that whole ordeal. Can you forgive me?” Sparkler asked, looking up at the human with wide eyes.
“Sure thing. Water under the bridge now.” Calvin smiled along with her as he lifted her up with a yelp and plopped her on his still bare torso. 
“What are you doing?” She cried.
“Being nice.” Calvin chuckled as he scratched her gently behind the ears. 
Sparkler immediately began to relax as his fingers worked behind her ear.
“Oh Celestia that feels amazing.” Sparkler purred in contentedness. 
As Calvin stopped, she whimpered in protest as he raised himself up.
“If you want more, you can come downstairs and watch the storm with your mom and I.” Calvin said with a grin as he got up and left.
Sparkler giggled and followed him out the door.
“Derpy? I brought your darling daughter down to cuddle with us for the night!” Calvin sang as he descended the stairs with Sparkler in tow.

“I’m impressed Calvin.” Derpy smiled.
“Mom, I’m sorry for earlier.” Sparkler said looking at the floor.
“Sparkler, I’m sorry too. I shouldn’t have hit you.” Derpy lifted Sparkler’s chin so she made eye contact with her.
“Now why don’t we all put this behind us and settle down on the couch for a little storm snuggle?” Calvin suggested.
“You know, I think I’d like that.” Sparkler giggled.
“You know I’m down with it.” Derpy smiled.
All three of them piled onto the sofa facing the large bay window. Calvin had Derpy on his right side and Sparkler on his left, both with their heads snuggled on his still bare torso. Normally Calvin would be a little self conscious of his chubby form but it seemed the mares at his sides enjoyed the extra warmth and cushion that it offered. This made Calvin think a little bit. Maybe he should try and lose some weight, after all, there were no real downsides. If he did lose weight, he would look better, if he didn’t, he’d still have extra warmth and cushion. 
“Derpy?” Calvin broke the silence that was only punctuated by loud booms of thunder.
“Mm?” She opened an eye and looked at him.
“How would you feel if I were to lose some weight?” Calvin asked her.
Sparkler’s ears perked up. 
“Hey! There’s a potion we’ve made that works with stallions that helps them get more muscular within like a day. Maybe I could see how we could modify it for you. All I’d need is a DNA sample.” Sparkler chirped.
“Are you sure you’re not just going to clone me?” Calvin asked.
“Cloning was banned over 500 years ago. So no worries” Sparkler smiled.
“Alright, I’ll trust you. But I’m expecting reports daily to make sure you’re not up to no good ok?” Calvin asked.
Sparkler gave a salute. 
“Aye Aye sir! But for now, I’m kinda liking this cuddle so I’ll get to it tomorrow.” Sparkler purred as she settled back down onto Calvin’s stomach. 
Calvin ran his fingers through her vibrant purple mane as he cooed in approval. 
“Mom, I can see why you like these fingers.” Sparkler said softly.
“Honey, you ain’t seen nothin yet.” Derpy giggled as Calvin just rolled his eyes.
> Price to be Paid
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------


Sparkler had come through with her promise and brought home the potion. However, Calvin did not expect the catch that came with it. Sparkler had a friend with her and she smiled as she approached the exhausted Calvin who had just gotten home from work.
“Calvin, this is Beaker.” Sparkler said, introducing her friend.
The mare had a dull orange coat and an even brighter orange mane that was looked as if it had been in contact with a few volts of electricity. 
“Yes?” Calvin urged Sparkler to go on. 
“Well, you see, Beaker here needs a favor and that favor would be to see your junk.” Sparkler said with a huge blush.
“Not again.” Calvin groaned.
“Meep!” Beaker’s head snapped towards Sparkler and her eyes narrowed.
“Whip it out or no deal.” Sparkler addressed Calvin. 
“Fine, follow me.” Calvin sighed as he trudged towards the stairs. 
Once he had reached his room, he shut the door behind him and looked at the two-wait, Beaker was nowhere to be seen. 
“Played like a board game.” Calvin sighed.
Sparkler carefully set the bottle down on his dresser. 
“Look, that is an actual weight loss potion, works instantly. One shot of it and you’ll be ripped. I tested on some of your cells and it works perfectly. There is just one thing you need to do for me and it’s all yours.” Sparkler said.
“And what would that be Sparkler?” Calvin asked, expecting the answer to be sex. 
“I want you to make a promise.” Sparkler pushed Calvin back on the bed and laid beside him.
“And what would that be?” Calvin asked dreading the answer.
“Do you promise to not reject my mother? To love her with every fiber of your being and cherish the moments you have with her? Do you promise to love both Dinky and I through thick and thin?” Sparkler said, the words rolling off of her tongue in a poetic manner. 
Calvin was shocked by her words. 
“Sparkler, I-I...I don’t know where this is coming from.” Calvin stammered in confusion. 
“Calvin, you need to understand that my mother has been through two failed marriages and got stuck with us. I don’t think she can handle another heartbreak. It might make her do something that would cause harm to herself or others. Calvin, she loves you with every part of her being and feels something she didn’t feel with the two other stallions. She said that when she is with you, the holes that her two other lovers left 	in her heart are filled and will never open again. She feels safe, Dinky loves you as much as Derpy does and frankly, you’re starting to grow on me too.” Sparkler smiled warmly.
Calvin lay there in silence as her words went through his head and finally made sense. 
Suddenly, Calvin grabbed Sparkler and brought her lips to his in a deep kiss. 
She pulled back, her face a deep crimson and her heart racing. 
“Why did you do that?” Sparkler asked in shock.
“Sparkler, let’s be honest here, I love your mom with all my heart and soul and would never leave her, but it’s still kinda weird that you have a crush on me. That little moment was for helping me realize my true feelings. Consider it a big old thank you.” Calvin smirked.
“Wow, so Mom was right.” Sparkler looked at Calvin, her blush still present on her face.
“Right about what?” Calvin asked.
“You can see through ponies like we’re made of glass.” Sparkler gave a feeble smile as they got up.
“Wanna give me that potion now?” Calvin asked.
“Gimme a sec.” Sparkler said, running down to the kitchen and grabbing a shot glass. 
She uncorked the bottle of thick purple liquid and poured a small amount into the glass. 
“This will get you ripped within 5 minutes. You’ll probably pass out while it’s happening, so I’ll make sure that nothing happens.” Sparkler said, handing Calvin the glass of potion.
“Don’t get any ideas little lady.” Calvin looked sternly at her.
“Yes sir.” Sparkler said as she motioned for him to drink. 
Calvin threw the liquid back and nearly spit it back out. It tasted of rotten grapes and berries and was downright repulsive. Remembering what it was for, Calvin swallowed it and immediately felt drowsy. He managed to make it to the bed before he flopped like a sack of potatoes on his back. 

Calvin awoke feeling energized and renewed. There was something off however. If he was supposed to be ripped, then why did he still feel a heavy weight on his chest?
Opening his eyes answered his question and brought a smile to his face. Sparkler had curled herself up on Calvin’s torso and sighed contently as he moved his fingers through her mane. 
He adjusted himself so that he was sitting up on the bed and could admire his new physique. Toned and muscular arms, beefy legs and broad shoulders. His favorite feature was the six pack and bulging pecs that lay underneath Sparkler’s body. His thoughts drifted to Derpy and what she would have to say about his jacked form and how she would make passionate love to him that night. Thinking about it gave him a noticeable erection. A VERY noticeable erection. 
“Holy fuck!” Calvin cried as Sparkler scrambled off of him. 
“Oh Celestia, I thought the professor was joking when she mentioned this part!” Sparkler looked wide eyed at the large tent in Calvin’s shorts.
Calvin, forgetting about Sparkler’s presence, ripped his pants off and saw his new equipment. A good 8 inches of solid girth. 
Sparkler felt her nethers squirt at the sight of it. 
Calvin saw her little slip up and smirked. 
“Maybe if you ask your mom politely, she might let you have a spin on it. But I’m sure she wants a go first.” Calvin purred.
“I am not gonna let that opportunity slide by me.” Sparkler said, rushing out of the room to relieve herself.

Calvin entered the bathroom to take a hot shower. I had been a long day and he was finally relieved to be able to clean himself up. He couldn’t help but feel a tad narcissistic as he looked his new body over in the mirror as the water warmed up. 
A loud knock at the door shook him from his reverie. 
Calvin made it so that when he opened the door, only his head would show. 
As he cracked the door open, it was forced open and a grey blur shot through the gap.
Derpy turned around and looked at Calvin’s naked form and then into his eyes, her growing lust and hunger becoming ever more apparent as her breathing became more labored. 
“Holy Celestia.” Derpy exhaled. 
She sauntered over to Calvin, swaying her hips in a very seductive manner, her eyes hooded.
“I take it you like?” Calvin asked.
“You have no bucking clue.” She growled as she shot forward and wrapped herself around Calvin’s neck as Calvin shut the door and locked it. 
> Interruptions [clop]
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

	Derpy kissed her lover intensely as they made the stumbling journey towards the shower. As they were about to get down to it, another loud knock echoed throughout the room. 
“Mommy? Daddy?” Dinky’s voice called from the otherside. 
“Shit.” Calvin cursed.
“Maybe next time.” Derpy said, pecking him on the lips before 
Calvin threw on some pants and exited the bathroom carefully.
“Wow Daddy! Sparkler wasn’t kidding! You’re smokin hot!” Dinky said, sounding as though she pushed the last few words out.
Derpy gasped.
“When did you hear Sparkler say that?” Derpy asked the little filly.
“Sparkler is practicing her Nightmare Night costume I guess. It sounds like she’s moaning like a ghost!” Dinky shivered.
“Right...Calvin?” Derpy looked at him in desperation.
Calvin sighed.
“Yeah, yeah, I got it.” He muttered and headed for Sparkler’s room. 
He could hear her clopping before he even reached the door. 
He put his hand on the knob and it opened. 
Sparkler lay on her bed, legs spread out and a hoof firmly in place between her thighs. 
“Ahem” Calvin coughed. 
Sparkler yelped and looked at the shirtless human in front of her and growled.
“Oh shit...” Calvin muttered.
“Come here Calvin and lemme see what those fingers can do!” Sparkler said huskily.
“Fuck that.” Calvin tried to run but was cut off by the door slamming and locking. 
Sparkler sauntered over to the human, a wicked smile across her face as she got up on her hind legs and....and....snuggled against his chest?
“Huh?” Calvin said in total and utter confusion. 
“Bed. I’ll explain there.” Sparkler ordered.
“You’re not gonna rape me right?” Calvin asked.
“No silly, I just want to talk, that’s all” She smiled.
Calvin shrugged uneasily and headed for the bed. As he sat down, Sparkler pushed him down on the bed and laid her body across his torso. 
“Now I need to to explain something.” Sparkler said.
“Go on...” Calvin motioned.
“Why in Tartarus is Dinky calling you ‘Daddy’?” She asked.
“Well, your mother and I have quite the relationship going as you probably know and she said that one day and well, it just stuck.” Calvin shrugged.
“That’s it? Huh, I was expecting something more, I dunno, ‘Dinkyish’ I guess.” Sparkler put a hoof to her chin.
“Well the very next day she went and bragged to all her classmates.” Calvin smiled.
“WHAT?!” Sparkler said before she burst out laughing.
“That is SO Dinky! Get used to it buddy!” Sparkler said, giggling still and wiping tears from her eyes.
“Well get used to it. I might be here for a long time.” Calvin smirked.
“Well you haven’t proven yourself to be an plothole yet so I guess you’re good for now.” Sparkler smiled at the human she was sprawled atop. 
“Oh and by the way, try not to masturbate when Dinky is around your room with the door unlocked.” Calvin grinned wickedly at her. 
“Oh buck! Sorry!” Sparkler facehoofed. 
“Just be glad it was me and not your mother alright?” Calvin looked at her.
“Alright.” Sparkler said, “Now will you be a dear and scratch behind my ears because goddess that felt good last time.”
“Ok.” Calvin agreed.

A mountain of dishes and a family dinner later, Calvin and Derpy collapsed on the bed, exhausted. 
“You know, we never finished where we left off this afternoon.” Derpy smirked.
“Derpy, I’m exhausted. So only a quickie tonight ok? I’ll find a little spot in the forest for us to go out and have some fun tomorrow night.” Calvin told her.
“Wow! Really? Outside! You do know my fetishes don’t you?” The grey pegasus beamed at him. 
“Like the back of my hand...” He murmured as he slid a hand down her body, making her shiver with delight.
Derpy pounced on him with a heated kiss and he began running his hands over her ample rump before giving it a light squeeze. 
Derpy squeaked with delight as their tongues danced, exploring each other’s maws.
Calvin managed to tug his boxers off allowing his length to spring free, hotdogging itself in between Derpy’s flanks. Derpy broke off and began running a hoof up and down his length. Calvin let out a pleasured moan as the softness of her hoof made him nearly lose his few remaining shreds of civilization and turn into a wild beast. 
“Do it.” Derpy hissed as Calvin took his length in his hand and placed it at Derpy’s marehood, running it up and down the length of her moist opening. Derpy moaned in pleasure as she felt his head slowly enter her. Suddenly, he plunged into her and began to work his hips with hers as his rock hard shaft slid in and out of her snatch. 
“Holy Celestia!” Derpy cried as she came. She usually never came this early but for some reason, his dick inside her and the way he worked his hips with hers made her peak in a matter of seconds. 
“That was fast. But I’m not even close to done yet.” Calvin growled. 
He slammed harder into Derpy, watching her juicy plot ripple with every thrust. Derpy came three consecutive times within the span of a minute. 
“BUCK!” She cried as she felt his length harden and knew he was about to reach his end.
“Give it to me Calvin! Make me your mare!” She screamed in the darkness. 
Calvin grunted as he plunged deep inside her and shot rope after rope of his seed deep within her pussy. When the two collapsed, the door opened slightly and Sparkler peeked her head in. 
“Jesus!” Calvin cried.
“Relax, I got you covered. I cast a soundproofing spell on your room so you don’t wake up Dinks.” Sparkler whispered.
Calvin smiled sheepishly, trying to cover his exposed pride.
“You can thank me later, I think we all have a long day ahead of us tomorrow. Get some sleep Mom......you too Dad.” Sparkler smiled and Calvin felt a tear slip down his own and Derpy’s cheek as she left.
“I never in a million moons thought that I would find someone that my daughters would both call ‘dad’. I love you Calvin and so do Dinky and 	Sparkler. Your in this for the long run big boy.” Derpy said with a smile.
“I don’t plan on backing up. I’ve always wanted to be a dad, now’s my chance.” Calvin sniffled a little bit.
“Oh Calvin! Never leave me! Never go anywhere without me and the rest of this family! Promise?” Derpy pleaded.
“Pinkie Promise.” Calvin smiled as he rubbed the pegasus’ soft back, lulling them both to sleep. 
> Orbit
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

	Calvin woke up to a large weight on his chest. Opening his eyes, he saw the little unicorn filly on his chest. 
“Good Morning Daddy!” Dinky said in her usual bubbly fashion.
“Morning Dinks.” Calvin smiled at her calling him ‘Daddy”.
“Well that’s a first.” A soft voice said from beside him.
“Morning Mommy!” Dinky said, pecking both the mare and the human on the lips.
Calvin blushed heavily. 
Derpy giggled.
“Welcome to fatherhood my big strong human.” Derpy cooed as she snuggled up next to his shirtless form. 
“You know, I think I might actually be ready for it. But we’ll see.” Calvin said.
“Dinky? Would you like to join us?” Derpy asked.
“Yay! Cuddle pile!” The filly squealed in delight as she hopped between the pair. 
They laughed as they all snuggled together. 
“Room for one more?” A voice came from the bedroom door. 
Calvin turned his head and saw Sparkler standing in the doorway, her eyes pointed at the ground.
“Come here Sparkler.” Calvin said with a smile. 
Sparkler beamed as she approached the bed and hopped up and snuggled close to Calvin. 
“You know Calvin, I think you’re gonna be the best Dad I’ll ever have.” Sparkler said, looking up at the human as he ran a hand through her mane. 
“I’ll sure as hell try to be Sparkler.” Calvin said as he kissed her forehead. 
Sparkler hugged him close and Calvin felt Dinky’s body hug his arm and nuzzle her head i his palm. 

“Derpy, I’ll be right back. I’ve gotta run out and grab some things for tonight’s picnic.” Calvin hollered up the stairs at Derpy.
“Ok! We’ll meet you at the picnic spot right?” Derpy asked.
“That’s right!” Calvin answered her. 
“Love you!” 
“Love you too!” 
Calvin avoided the grocery store and decided to get the one thing he really needed out of the way.
He walked into the Carousel Boutique and rang the bell at the desk.
“How can I-Calvin darling!” Rarity exclaimed at the sight of the human. 
“Hey Rarity.” Calvin smiled as he embraced the fashionable mare. 
“Looking dapper as ever I see! What can I do for you?” Rarity asked.
“Well, I heard through the grapevine that you had a diamond hoof ring for sale.” Calvin scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. 
Rarity’s jaw dropped. 
“You are still seeing Ms. Hooves correct?” Rarity asked.
“Yeah.” Calvin mumbled.
“Are you going to ask her to...” Rarity trailed off.
“Yes. The answer is yes, I’m gonna ask her.” Calvin said. 
“Just a moment darling, ah! Here you are!” Rarity rummaged through a drawer and pulled out a velvet box. 
Opening it, Calvin saw the sparkling beauty of an expertly crafted diamond hoof ring. 
“How much?” Calvin asked, pulling his wallet out. 
“For you darling? A thousand bits.” Rarity said.
Calvin looked at her.
“Rarity, it it worth three times as much and you know it.” Calvin said, pulling out a check.
“Calvin my dear, marriage and love are things money itself cannot even think to buy. For my favorite journalist, only the best.” Rarity said.
Calvin sighed and wrote a check for a thousand bits to Rarity and she waved at him as he left. 
As dusk approached, Calvin was headed for the small hill that he, Derpy, Sparkler, and Dinky would have their picnic.
“Daddy!” Dinky cheered as she saw the tall human walking up the hill. 
“Hello Dinks!” Calvin grinned and caught the filly in his free arm. 
He carried Dinky back up the hill and saw Derpy and Sparkler. He patted his shirt pocket to make sure the ring was still there. With the box sitting firmly against his breast, he finished his ascent of the hill and set the basket and Dinky down. Laying the blanket and food out, he and the mares sat down and enjoyed the sunset meal. The gentle breeze made Derpy give a faux shiver and snuggle close to his body. Calvin saw the moment and reached for his pocket. But the box was gone. Calvin tried not to panic as he looked around the area for the box but saw no sign of it anywhere. 
He was gonna blow his chance! He was gonna lose this mare!
He loved her so much and to lose the one thing that would mean the world to her he had gone and lost. 
He had blown it through orbit and clear to the moon.
> Unity (Finale)
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------

	How the fuck had he done this?
How the hell had he blown the chance in the perfect moment with the perfect mare. 
“Dinky! Stop pinching me will you! What the buck even is tha-oh my Celestia” Sparkler’s tone shifted quite suddenly. 
“What is it?” Derpy asked.
Calvin looked at Dinky and Sparkler and his eye caught the faint outline of a red velvet box that Dinky was using to pinch her older sister. 
Calvin’s heart jumped up to his throat and cannonballed back into his stomach as it lurched in fear. 
Calvin made a move but Derpy was quicker and had the box in her hooves as she opened it to reveal the treasure within. 
The pegasus mare’s eyes sparkled with tears as she slowly turned her head to Calvin, who was laying beside her, his eyes wide in fear.
“I-is this for m-me?” Derpy sniffled.
“It might be.” Calvin gulped.
“Quit being a big baby and ask me the question.” Derpy gave a faint smile.
“Derpy Hooves, the mare who rescued me, who I owe my entire life here in Equestria to, the only mare who would put up with my antics, the only mare with two beautiful daughters who will grow into beautiful mares. Derpy, I want to grow old with you and spend every moment of my life here with you. Will you marry me?” Calvin spoke.
Derpy just nodded, the tears now streaming out of her eyes. 
Calvin glanced at Sparkler and Dinky as he slid the diamond hoof ring onto their mother’s hoof and saw Sparkler sobbing and Dinky beaming at him with tears flowing down her own face. 
“Calvin, I’ve waited long enough for this moment and now we get to live it forever. Don’t ever change and don’t ever leave me. Don’t ever leave us.” Derpy sobbed. 
“And why the hell would I do that? You have the perfect family. 2 adorable mares that I know I’ll get along with and I know they like me, well, at least I think they do.” Calvin said, smiling at Dinky and Sparkler.
“I think you’re gonna be the best daddy ever.” Dinky said through tears.
“That settles it.” Derpy and Calvin say in unison as they bridge the gap between them and locked lips in a passionate kiss. When they broke apart, Calvin waved Dinky and Sparkler over and they all joined in a hug. 
“I love you Calvin” Derpy said.
“I love you Daddy” Dinky squeaked.
“I love you Dad.” Sparkler sobbed into his shoulder.
Calvin lost his cool when Sparkler said those 4 little words and broke down in tears.
“What’s wrong Daddy?” Dinky asked worriedly. 
“Dinky, sweetheart. You three have just made me the happiest man alive for probably the rest of my life.” Calvin said with a sniffle.
The 3 ponies and human sat together to watch the sun fall below the horizon, leaving its orange and pink glowing beauty painted across the sky. 
Tomorrow marked the first day of being a full time family for them all. 
Not one held a speck of regret about it.