Good Morning, Sunshine

by Archy

First published

Dating a rather pudgy Celestia has its perks...for you.

After finally working up the courage to ask her out, things had certainly been interesting dating the most renowned mare in Equestria...the eating too, as much as that had taken you by surprise you had quickly grown fond it of. Celestia had a royal appetite, one you were keen to see grow along with her.

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Please note this story contains fats and feeding as well as sexual content.

Cover art by Nekocrispy.

Good Morning, Sunshine

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The sun pushed through the curtains, lighting up the room to signal the start of a new day.

You lay in bed listening to the chirping of the birds outside the window. A little hubbub from outside as the world started to wake up. Ever since you had convinced her to move out of the castle and only be there during the day for work everything seemed just a little bit more serene. Together you had found a nice modest sized house towards the edge of Canterlot. It was quiet here, but still close enough to the city that everything both of you needed was on hand.

Your mind wandered back to how you had gotten here in the first place. It had been a chance meeting at her court. On a whim, you had asked if you could see her after hours privately. The rest well, it had just fallen into place from there. After the first meeting there had been a second, a third. By the fourth you two were sharing pancakes in one of Canterlot’s more exclusive and private dining establishments. It was then you’d discovered she loved to eat. In fact that might be a huge understatement. Cherished eating might fit Celestia’s appetite better. Every meal with her brought something new and quickly you found yourself scouring the streets of the city to try to find new and exciting places to bring her on your dates.

It seemed to her anything edible was quickly demolished, at first you had put it down to her work. That after a hard day serving the people she was famished, starving for any morsel of food that came her way. Perhaps there was a stress factor too. The Princess used it as a way of letting off pressure from the day. You hadn’t pressed her about this of course but you had an idea it might be what was behind the huge craving for food she exhibited to you.

Dates became more frequent and portion sizes larger and larger. By the time you had suggested making things a bit more serious she had already changed her outfit for something more slender fitting for the third time. Clothes just didn’t seem to be able to keep up with the ever growing bountiful body she was adding to with each meal. You’d offered to take her shopping but she had assured you her staff could take care of it, it was what they were paid to do after all.

In fact, thinking back there had only really been one question from her about the proposition to move in together.

“I love our dates, and I love you especially. Do you think we could keep going out like this? It is rather enjoyable.”

Of course you had replied yes, why slow things down? Besides secretly you loved watching her grow too. More of her to love and pay attention to was just so much more alluring for you. The sex got better and better the heavier she got, so much so that you had started taking any opportunity you could to add to her size...you were sure she was doing the same.

In any case, you opened your eyes to start the day, turning your head to face her. A vision of beauty that got even more beautiful with every passing day the two of you spent together.

“Good morning sunshine, breakfast?” you asked. She yawned, or perhaps it was a little stretch of the jaw to prepare herself for any food you might be bringing her way - you were never quite sure.

She was naked of course, she never slept with any clothes on apart from when it was too cold. Your hand drifted lightly over her body so as not to startle her. You just wanted to take in every inch of the elegant mare that lay by your side. Every part of her was plump and soft, almost like a perfectly ripe fruit. One that you couldn’t wait to take a bite out of. Celestia had filled out wonderfully. You watched that yawn turn to a slight smile as you continued to caress her body.

“Sounds wonderful.” was all she replied, lazily closing her eyes to get another five minutes of rest before she hauled herself up and out of bed. You suspected it was more so you had a little time to enjoy that amazing body of hers, not that you minded at all.

The aforementioned feeding had really made such a change to her, not just her looks but her attitude. When you had first met her she had been confident yes but there was a little shyness in her demeanour. The confidence was mostly an act in front of her peers in the castle. Once you had managed to get her alone, just the two of you, it had evaporated into thin air. You never thought she looked particularly like royalty either with such a skinny frame. Royalty should exude grandeur, a little flair for the finer things. Her body showed that side of her off now, not afraid to indulge and show anyone that she was a confident ruler who had the body to back up her leadership.

The change had been wonderful to observe over the months. Celestia must weigh triple or more the size at which she was when you first met her. To describe her body was almost breathtaking for you as you were so in love with her. Not just for her looks of course, but the physical change in her was the most observant thing. In fact you were observing it right now as her huge heavy frame sank low into the mattress, the impression her body was making was a testament to her excessive size.

Firstly was that belly of hers. Gorgeous white rolls of weighty fat dominated it now where there had once been so little of it. Gripping it was like touching dough that was still half baked, soft and supple yet warm and inviting. You had spent hours just paying attention to that part of her alone, there was so much there that you could do to please her. But that didn’t mean of course that the rest of her stunning body didn’t deserve just as much attention.

Working down slightly her thighs...thunderous, chunky fat thighs that supported that immense weight of hers that gave her body an almost pear shaped appearance. Even her thighs had developed some rolls, not as deep or hefty as those on her stomach but they were certainly there. But her thighs were somewhat of a means to an end, lovely as they were they only made you want to work back upwards to her belly, and her flanks…

A cushion of plush seating that had formed on her rear it was impossible to ignore bulging rear. Not quite as large in size as her belly but still soft and squishy, fat oozed from her two cheeks that you had started to observe had taken on so much weight they wobbled just a fraction whenever she walked. Lightly bouncing up and down it was always a treat for the eyes. Her ass had become so gigantic that it was starting to wedge the upper portion of her tail a little between her cheeks. It made you blush when she reached back and had to pull it out, something that was becoming more and more frequent with each passing meal.

Working further upwards her breasts had even taken on weight, thankfully the Princess had that large stomach of hers for her two beautifully pudgy breasts to rest upon. Her areola alone where approaching the size of your head, just one of her boobs large enough to most likely provide enough milk for weeks on end. It was a theory you hadn’t tested but something you were sure of in your mind.

Finally her face, that absolutely jaw dropping face. Still as lovely as the first day you had set eyes on it, but now even lovelier. It had rounded out in a way that was just perfect. Round fattened cheeks gave an impression to you that she was always full, but on the other hand it always spurred you a little just to stuff them even more with food. Her bountiful and plump lips were perfect for kissing, something you always loved to do with her. They weren’t just for pushing food between. You loved that she herself had loved gaining since you got together, it was the part of your relationship you were most eager to push onwards with. Just to have the privilege of feeding such a gorgeous creature was reward in itself.

After five minutes she woke, giving you a loving gaze.

“I hope that breakfast is coming.” she said with a smile.

“Of course, but do you feel like a shower first? I know I could use one…” you suggested. You saw her consider it for a moment.

“I suppose so, can’t very well run errands without being clean can we?” she replied. “You know for having a day off I could have just laid here eating.”

“As much as I’d love that we’ve got things to do.” you replied. “But that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun before we set off does it?”

A rather lovely smile crossed her face. She agreed. “Indeed. Join me in the shower? It’s getting hard to reach places at my size…”

You followed her into the joined bathroom just off from the bedroom. Cosy might be putting it a little mildly as the two of you squeezed inside, Celestia having turned the water on first. In fact she took up so much space she pressed your body against the glass, fat stomach pressing against you as she ran her hands through her mane and started to apply some shampoo to her hair. Special stuff of course, only the finest for a Princess.

“You think you can clean me while I wash my hair?” she asked.

“Of course.” you replied, it was code of course not just to clean but to go to town a little and enjoy that bulk. There was something about a shower that made it so much more alluring. Water on pudge was just different, but good different. You started towards her top, applying a loofah sponge around her breasts, making sure to lift them a little and get underneath too. No mean feat, they were so heavy and full.

Working your way down and getting in between her folds was the real pleasure, you made sure to get in deep and really scrub her fat folds and give the mare a proper clean. As you worked your way around her stomach every time you seemed to move your hand was getting enveloped in blubber that didn’t fight you exactly but it did make the job a little more time consuming. But it was more than worth it. You carried on down paying special attention to her belly button and thighs.

“Turn around.”

With a little effort and squeezing, she managed to turn the ninety degrees needed so you could get to her back. Her wings were always a little troublesome as she tended to flutter them slightly if you hit a sensitive spot. It was that rear of hers that needed the most attention but it was almost the part you enjoyed giving the deepest clean. Her stomach was always lovely, but this was something else. Ass fat behaved differently to belly fat. Being pressed up so tightly against her in the shower meant that her two lardy cheeks wobbled with each wipe of the loofah. With no extra room to lean back and already being pressed hard against the glass it was impossible not to show a little excitement.

“You know there’ll be a point where you can’t fit in here with me, better enjoy that benefit while you can.” she teased, rubbing her fat ass around your cock a little as the mare continued to wash her mane.

“Just going to have to get a bigger shower.” you cooed back, feeling her play with you more. It was just a little tease though as she turned off the shower with little fanfare.

“Save yourself for later, there’s still breakfast remember?”

“Right, of course.”

You were always told breakfast was the most important meal of the day. For Tia though, it was just a meal of the day. One of many. She had started eating so much since you met that breakfast, lunch and dinner all seemed to merge into one. At least on her off days, you weren’t sure how she got on at work but judging by her appetite when she got home in the evenings you were sure she didn’t really get to eat as much as she liked.

“Hmmm. I think we better pick up a few more eggs.” you said, cracking a number into the pan and watching them sizzle. “Only a few cartons left.”

The two of you had dried off and you were now cooking a hearty morning breakfast. Just a towel covered you, for Celestia she had simply slipped into a dressing gown. Not even bothering with undergarments yet she sat on two chairs at the dining table. With her biggest physique she had rather amusingly discovered a month or two ago one chair was no longer enough to hold her ample frame.You had tossed the chair and gone on errands alone that day, you didn’t want her to know you had bought specially reinforced ones to further accommodate her ever growing size. You still wanted her to feel normal about her weight at least.

Celestia glanced over at the open fridge as you pulled out a few more things. “Probably best to go shopping and stock up with everything...I get a little nervous when supplies are so low.” she said. It made you smile, the fridge was almost packed full bar a slight lack of eggs. You just decided to agree, it was far easier.

“Of course, I’ll make a list.”

The first plate of food was done. You filled her plate with eggs, cooked sunny side up of course as it was her favourite. Hash browns, bacon, mushrooms and even a few sausages. Somehow as well there was room for pancakes on there. For yourself you had made a more modest breakfast consisting of a few rashers of bacon and a single fried egg. Putting the plate in front of her you sat at her side and started to eat.

Magic was rather amazing, whereas you made use of a knife and fork as expected for any human the magical mare was levitating food straight up into her maw. At first when you had started dating of course she had used cutlery, not wanting to appear rude. However as time went on and the two of you had grown more and more comfortable with each other, she had started to save herself the effort and energy of using it and just now used her magic instead. Going out to a fancy restaurant was a different story of course but in the comfort of home she used her magic...or you.

In the time it took you to eat your tiny breakfast compared to her huge meal, she had demolished it of course. Nothing remained on her plate and she licked her lips with satisfaction. Her face contorted slightly as she tried to stifle a burp but failed miserably. You giggled as her cheeks went a rosy red from the embarrassment of such an un-Princessly act.

“At least I know you enjoyed it.” you tried to reassure her.

“How could I not? Um...are there seconds?” she asked.

“Coming right up. Hungry today are we?” you said, getting up and taking her plate to reuse it for another portion. More sizzling as the pan was filled again with delicious food which sputtered away as it cooked.

“Well, if we’re running errands I don’t know if I’ll get much of a chance to stop and eat.” she replied. It was wonderful that her mind was always on her next meal, even when one was right in front of her. The already warm pan made cooking the second portion a breeze, putting the plate in front of her you just sat at the table with a glass of orange juice and observed her eating. She was now at such a size that every bite naturally made her body jiggle. She had pushed herself up against the table somewhat, her wobbling stomach sat perched just on the edge of the table which made it shake slightly with her as she ate. As before it didn’t take long for her to eat the meal, there was no burp this time to accompany it however.

“Wonderful. Where did you learn to cook? You know you could probably best some of the palace chefs.”

“As a child. I always just enjoyed it.” you replied. “There’s something satisfying about making a good meal, you know?”

“I think a little more satisfying eating it, but to each their own.” Celestia said with a slight teasing tone in her voice.

“Don’t I know it.” you smiled back, coming over and giving her fat belly a little pat. “Let's head out. Do I dare guess what you need?”

“Clothes of course...I know, I know. Look let's not go anywhere classy? The expensive shops tend to make rather pretty things but nothing in my size anymore. There’s a reasonable store on just off the main town square. I could do with something that has a little give to it…” she mused, getting up and tidying her plate away to wash up later.

“Sure, lead the way.” you said. “I’ll let you get dressed.”

Half an hour later and you were wandering down the road into Canterlot with her. You never got used to the stares. Even when you had first started dating and she was still rather slender she got them, it was part of just who she was. The mare commanded attention. You had noticed though that they had increased though as time went on. It was obviously the added weight. But Tia didn’t seem to care, in fact you were sure she actually was relishing in the attention her public gave her. You had even noticed a change in Canterlot that other mares were starting to plump up. Royalty set trends and if Celestia was large well, otherwise were likely going to follow of course. None matched her size that you had observed, but you had certainly noticed since the two of you got together that there was more citizens of a bulky size about.

You watched her as she walked slightly ahead of you. For a big mare it was always impressive that she managed to not only keep up with your pace but stay slightly ahead. Besides, it gave you the perfect view. You loved watching her whole body practically dance to the beat of every step she took. Her fat bounced slightly as her hooves made contact with the cobbles beneath her. You wondered one day if she might get so large she’s start cracking floors. Since you were going clothes shopping she didn’t have a huge amount of clothing that still properly fitted her. In fact what she was wearing right now was her last just about fitting pair of jeans. You say just about because the top button had already popped off a few weeks ago right after a large meal. They were only held on her body by the zipper which was pulled as far up as she could get it and her full figure holding it in place. Her ass bulged out the top slightly, panties showing a little as her fat rear clapped slightly as you two walked. On her upper half an XXXL t-shirt just about covered the important parts, belly peeking out from below that was neatly covering that missing button off her jeans.

You couldn’t help but notice as well she seemed almost proud of herself being out in public like this. It wasn’t as if Celestia was a showoff, far from it. But she hardly tried to hide how happy she was now she was so fat. Flaunting might have been pushing it a little far, but she certainly knew how to take advantage of her curves. It was little things like winking at stallions she saw staring at her as you continued on your journey. You noticed they’d quickly hide their blushing faces and make themselves scarce.

Eventually however you arrived at the clothes store. Picking out a few garments it was the first time in a while you didn’t actually have to help her with them on, sweatpants stretched nicely around her figure and the tops and t-shirts she chose were a few sizes up. It was one of the few stores in Canterlot that carried clothes for mares of a bigger size, although Celestia was pushing towards right at the top of what they offered. Still though, with mares now pushing for bigger sizes you’d assume more places would start offering plus sized clothing. Or perhaps they wouldn’t. Maybe one day she’d reach such a size there simply was nothing that fitted her. The thought of her having to step out in public completely naked was rather arousing.

“What do you think?” she asked, stepping out one of the dressing rooms and showing off a rather nice pink top and sweatpants.

“Lovely for home, I think though you’ll need something more formal for work?” you replied.

“Very well...let's see what they have.”

It took a few hours, but eventually you found enough clothing for what she needed. Leaving the store you could see the look on her face. That hungered expression was always the same. Slightly pained but with a hint of a smile because she knew you’d find somewhere fairly quickly.

“We could head home but...I’m rather hungry.”

“I could use something. Buffet?”

“Buffet. All you can eat.”

“Be careful.” you laughed. “You nearly put the last one out of business.” remembering how the manager had pulled you to one side almost begging you to find somewhere else to eat. It had been funny at the time, she was completely unaware until you had told her later.

“Well I think they were honoured to be able to serve a member of royalty and her partner.” she rebutted, slightly missing the jokey tone in your voice.

“I know dear, I’m joking.” you said, giving her a little reassuring smooch. “Let's find a buffet.”

A few new ones had opened up recently, especially with the trend for larger sizes starting to take off. In fact a few weeks ago a new one had opened just a few streets away neither of you had gotten the opportunity to try yet. You made your way there and on your way noticed that with new clothes in hand Tia was actually now flaunting her size a little. You swore you could see a little bit more of a sway in her hips, jiggle in her belly and generally just a bit more of an obvious attitude towards showing off her size.

At the buffet, it was always amazing just to watch her eat. You had observed her at breakfast, but that was practically nothing compared to what she was doing now. Multiple plates of food were stacked high, the entire table covered as she chewed, chomped and nibbled her way through course after course of food. There was nothing you’d consider healthy on her plates. Likes breakfast it was all fattening foods, there was even some desserts that she was mixing in with the mains.

“You know it’s a buffet, they put extra food out each time you clear it off.” you said.

“I know, but that means more trips up and down.” came the reply between bites. She had a point at least. “Could use a bigger table though…”

It was a little hard to see with all the food somewhat blocking your vision of her but she was right. This time because of the reduced space she had actually had to push her stomach upwards to rest totally on top of the table. Still though, it provided a lovely vision for you of the mare simply letting her fat belly jiggle for you as she ate. Thank goodness there was a table for you to sit at, otherwise she’d be seeing the appreciation you’d be giving for such a lovely vision. It was hard not to leap on her right now, give her kisses, pay that wonderful body so much attention but...you restrained yourself. You know she’d want all of that when she got home. It had been a lovely day, you’d show her just how lovely it had been tonight.

-

“Morning beautiful.”

You woke up in your usual position of being right on top of her. There was no room for you in the bed anymore and it was a huge bed. Celestia had ballooned to such a size in a year of dating and feeding that it was amazing to you that she could even move herself around anymore. Magical assistance played a part sure but...oh gosh what a year.

The two of you had kept dating. Eventually you’d worked up enough courage to pop the question. A diamond the size of your fist adorned one of her fat fingers. The ring had been specially made of course, you had even gone through the trouble of having it designed so pieces could be added to the main body so as she grew it would always fit her.

You had tried weighing her a few months back...the scales had broke in the attempt. Every meal, every pound she had gained had made your love for her grow. Long ago had any contempt or a single ounce of shyness vanished from her. The large heavyset mare had embraced eating completely and her massive size.

An even more rounded out and plump face was what you started at. Chubby chunky cheeks that almost had a permanent blush on them from her being so in love with her size.

Two breasts that were so fat and huge they easily were four or five times the size of her head, each. Whereas they used to just simply sit above her belly with her increasing size they were starting to push down into it now, being so heavy and plump if it wasn’t for that stomach of hers you were sure they’d weigh her down considerably.

But her belly...oh her belly. So large...a real testament to her gluttony. She couldn’t even get her arms around it in any fashion anymore, save for just about being able to push them somewhat under her gut to reach her waist that was permanently hidden by flab. A stomach so large you on one rather saucy occasion had easily managed to fit your entire head inside her belly button.

Her whole body was counter-weighted by that gargantuan ass of hers though. Such chunky, lardy cheeks they played a vital role in adding to her overall size and shape. Her cutie mark had stretched to match her ballooned rear. She didn’t even try to pull her tail from her monster cheeks these days, she had given up on that long ago and just embraced her ever growing size. Nothing fitted. You thought back to a year ago when she had gone shopping with you for one of the final times. Even stretchy sweatpants these days just didn’t cut it. Tia elected to go naked to most things these days, even to work. Clothes were just too much hard work to try to fit over her absolutely massive body. Not that you minded, it just gave you much more to appreciate. She left that day to work, you yourself just dreaming of when she got home that evening.

Generally the evenings were lazy, particularly this one. After a day of work she often wedged herself in the couch (filling all of it of course) and the two of you settled down to watch something. Often though whatever you watched got tossed aside for a bit of personal fun.

“Rough day?” you asked.

“As always. They still stare at me you know. I’ve been going naked for months and some of them still can’t get their heads around it.”

“Let them...besides I stare at you all the time anyway.” you replied.

“True...mmm….”

You felt her relax as you started to toy with her blubber. It was what you always loved to do on these quiet evenings along the two of you shared. It was always wonderful just to get your hands on her immense love handles as well the rest of her. You made sure to pay special attention to each wonderful part of her as you started to have a little fun.

Kisses first of course, your lips meeting for a few passionate kisses that you always adored. Her lips were so plump and firm it was something you felt the two of you could just do for hours. The bigger she got the more of an effort it became especially when she was sitting back on the couch like she was now, you had to climb a little of her shapely mass just to reach her head. But that gave you the perfect starting position to move on, to love that belly of hers.

Firstly it was always gentle. Tender rubs and you just finding the best of her folds. The real deep ones that meant if you really dove in, you could pleasure her in ways she never thought quite possible. Fat was such a wonderful thing, it gave added sensation to parts of the body that didn’t seem like it should be possible, but it was and here you were, giving your future wife more than pleasurable little teases and toying with her blubber as you started to go to town on her.

“O-ohhhh...more of that please…” you heard her say, you could tell she was really starting to unwind. If you could see her head you’d notice she had leaned back and closed her eyes to just enjoy the attention.

It wasn’t just her belly that got it, you couldn’t help but work your needy hands around to that fat ass of hers. Gentle slaps, wobbles and jiggles that seemed to last for days as you caressed her thighs and worked your way around it as you pushed yourself deeper into her belly to allow you more room to reach around to her ass. The mare gigged in delight.

“Oh more...more...I could really use the release you know.”

You heard her words, but couldn’t help with a little more foreplay first. Every deep dive into her body was so wonderful, it was like pressing up against the world's most softest body. You were sure what she had was nothing short of verging on the impossible but you didn’t care. It was time to really pleasure her and show her just how much you adored her. Spreading your arms as far wide as you could you buried them deep in her hidden layers of lust that were seemingly hiding under her belly. These folds were particularly sensitive to prods and wobbles, they only got attention from you when you managed to get under here. Admittedly that was getting more frequent lately, but there was something about this area of her body that really pushed her into sexual overdrive. You took full advantage of the fact, giving her as much enjoyment from your teases here as you could manage.

“A-Ahhhhhh…”

Gently finding you way under that massive stomach of hers was no mean feat but you managed it. The heavier she got the harder it was, but you were always prepared to put in the effort. It wasn’t hard to find those fat, needy lower lips of hers. Without hesitation your rock hard shaft met her marehood and you gently started to love her in a way only a partner with such a deep connection to her as you could.

“O-ohhh yes...m-more...fuck more…” she moaned, Celestia now feeling the passion running through her body she rocked her hips, jiggling her huge colossal frame in a way you knew meant she was really enjoying the moment. It had an added bonus, her stomach on top of you pushing against you to drive you deeper and deeper down into her marehood. Taking in as much of her belly as you could you struggled to contain your excitement, but you knew holding back would pleasure her more. At least until you heard that erotically charged scream of delight she always gave when she was right on the cusp of letting herself go.

“Huff...huff...huff…” getting close, pants of pleasure were always a good sign. The frequency of her rocks and jiggles were increasing as she pleasured her gelatinous body as much as she dared, not wanting to completely tire herself out before she came. You knew it was coming though, you could feel it getting more and more moist as you fucked her cooch with everything you could give her. Being trapped under such a lardy belly was so hot. You loved it, feeling all her bountiful flab pressing up against you, the mare totally in control of whatever she wished for you to feel. Every rock of pleasure and every moan of delight music to your ears.

You yourself were feeling more and more loved as every second of pleasing her passed. It was almost impossible not to feel like you were in heaven with such a bountiful Princess to please. You loved Celestia so much, she was the perfect mare. A body to die for and so much of her to pleasure. Even though you could only reach such a small portion of her now she had grown so much you did your best. Your hands were so greedy for her, you wanted all of her...all her blubber, her fat ass. Her flabby belly, her squishy breasts. It was so wonderful. She was wonderful. You loved her...loved her. Loved her.

“Haa...haaa...HaaAAAAAAAAAhhhhHHHHhhhhhhh....!!!”

The scream of her lust finally came as Celestia shook her body with as much frantic jiggling and jostling as she could, her massive blorpy frame rocking about as if she was made of jello. Fat rippled intensely as waves and waves of pleasure criss-crossed her body from every angle and sent her into a pleasure frenzy, every inch of her tingling in delight as her immensely fat frame shook from the gratification she felt of loving you.

You pulled back, out from underneath the mass of your partner who was now resting and trying to take the moment in.

“Was that good for you?”

“More than good...and it’ll feel better the bigger I get…” she cooed, sweaty, blushy face hardly able to hide the excitement she had felt. You sat back next to her on what little room there was on the couch, nestling against her fat and putting an arm around what you could of her.

“You know how much I love you.” you said. “I’ll keep feeding you until the day I die.”

“And I’ll keep eating...oh gosh. Love you…” she finished, pulling you up to her face to give you an appreciative smooch of passion and settling in for the night. “Lets finish this and head to bed...I’ve got more to give.” she cooed, gripping you tightly against her belly and letting you rest on her body. You couldn’t believe how lucky you were, to be held so close by such a warm and appreciative mare. The coming years were sure to be wonderful together.