The Best Gifts Don't Come From a Store - Chapter 1 - (Christmas)

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#3 of Terra's Herd (MLP)

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The two weeks before Hearth's Warming Eve in the castle of Canterlot, it was a time where any number of things could happen. Ponies left and right desperately buying gifts for their loved ones, families getting together, and even the spark of the new integration of other creatures into Equestrian society! Among the bustling creatures trekking along the snowy streets of the city stood a large ram stallion heading over to the Castle. Given the cold weather, his already thick coat of fur was covered by another fur jacket, a shade that appeared as if he were not wearing a coat at all.

Terra's reason for being in Canterlot was part of his yearly process. Given the vast size of his herd, as well as the numerous children he has fathered now, visiting them all took a long time to pull off effectively. Given their numerous and conflicting schedules, it was just barely possible for Terra to spend time with his full and now expansive family. This did cause him to often go overworked and be in constant motion. The herd did agree to give him some time to rest, but he didn't want to take away from any time he could share with them. So it was not uncommon for Terra to sleep a lot during his time with a member of his herd, and no one minded; it only meant more snuggle time in bed.

Though snuggling was always nice, feeling the warmth of a loved one beside him. Their scent, their touch, and their love. Terra wanted to be with as much of his family as he could, he often above and beyond what was expected for his position in a herd compared to other herds. Not seeing a herd leader for a week or month was common among other herds even with herds one fourth the size of his. Other creatures often had just one partner for life, but with how many more mares their are to stallions in Equestria. Herds often had a dozen mares and one stallion that was shared between them. Terra's was easily twice that size of an average Herd's size. More than once they had to put him to rest, assuring him that he needs to slow down.

Terra had a hard time doing that, he was lucky that his herd had more sense than him and would work things out among themselves to try and get everyone their own time with the ram stallion. Often double or triple dates were had between Terra and the mares of his life. He often enjoyed being home, spending time with them in simple ways. The occasional outing to fancy events with Rarity or Fleur were more common than simply staying at home, while meet ups with others were hosted by Pinkie often left him drained.

Though luckily for Terra, cuddling was often more than enough for his mares as spending time with them was the thing both sides wanted the most. Though that didn't stop him from making sure he played with his kids as much as he could between rests and getting to know them and making up for any time he wasn't around which always tugged at his heart. He wanted to always be around for them. Much like how his mother was for him, even though they weren't related by blood. She raised him as if he was and always was apart of his life and he wanted to do the best he could for his kids but he felt he had a lot more to do before he could compare to the wonderful mare that raised him.

"I wonder what the Princesses need?" Terra asked himself, rubbing his chin as he reached the front gates of the palace. "If it wasn't important, they would just send me a scroll. Maybe Flurry needs me to help her with one of her crazy projects again." A shiver ran down his spine at the thought of it being that particular alicorn again. His thoughts recalling the last time he spent such alone time with her. He felt her project was just a means to get him to come over sooner to help her scratch an itch but after each romp she seemed to get into a fully focused state of her project expect one time... "I don't think I left that bed for over a week." He then chuckled. "Then again, she was twitching and gushing for even longer. The palace caretakers were not happy with the broken bed... again."

Once he was within the palace, his senses were instantly overwhelmed by the strong smells of the holidays. The wreaths lining the halls, the array of chestnuts and pinecones tied about. Though the heavy smell of pumpkin spice was much stronger as he got in. Everyone seemed to love the stuff, he didn't care for it much though. Terra's eyes darted around as he saw more decorations as he kept his eye out for any mistletoes, knowing the last time he was not only caught off guard, but he got so worked up that he did more than just kissing. He couldn't help but let out a hearty laugh, remembering the sheer shock of not only being caught, but how they never got the stains out of the carpet. It was only when he reached the main throne room that he had to shake away the memories, or else he'd get a rather awkward erection that he was sure would end in another crack on Celestia's throne. Though he was sure she wouldn't mind as she and her sister seemed to have a bit of a competition of whos thrones got the most 'cracks of passion' as they called them.

Standing within the throne room were the four Princesses, as well as fifth person, though she seemed far more cheerful than the other four; it was the former Queen of the Crystal Empire, Umbra. When the five mares saw the approaching ram stallion, their eyes lit up with excitement. No sooner had he reached them, that he got a major hug from the Princesses while Umbra remained somewhat composed. She wasn't the best as showing her affections and feelings, but after so long, Terra understood and knew she didn't mean to seem off putting. Expressing herself was harder, she was a warrior by nature, and a leader of a nation that's sole purpose was to ensure that the gates of Tartarus stay guarded and shut for all eternity or else tragedy would befall the world... No pressure right?

"Where's Gleaming and Flurry?" Terra asked, looking around, somewhat expecting to be jumped at any second like so many times before. "Not even Chrysalis?"

"Gleaming and Flurry are busy setting up the Crystal Empire for the holidays. More so with Gleaming needing extra help with her expecting another little one. I swear it seems like she's trying to compete with Pinky Pie at this point on who can get the most kids from you." Cadance explained, leaning in to give an alluring whisper into the ram stallion's ear. "Don't worry, she said she missed wrapping some holiday cheer all over that fat cock and plans to make up for it later." Terra could only feel his fur stand straight at the seductive tone that sent a noticeable shiver down his spine as he tried to keep himself from getting too excited.

"Chrysalis is spending time with the rest of the Changedling Hive. With the new little queen to be born in the next few months. Things have been more active at the hive than ever before" Twilight explained, gently pulling her sister in law away from her hold on Terra. "But she should be there in time for the family party in a couple weeks when the hive was taken care of. A few of her personal protectors will be around to help keep the hive at ease while shes away from it though."

"Alright, that good to hear I was worried she wouldn't be able to make it with the one on the way and how agitated the hive gets at such times when shes away." Terra replied, letting out a small sigh of relief, recalling the last time he and Chrysalis got too intimate, she nearly drained him dry of not only his love, but his balls as well. "So, why have I been called?"

"Well, we were hoping you would spend time with Umbra before the holidays." Celestia suggested, gesturing at the dark unicorn mare. Leaning in, she spoke in a lower tone to keep the discussion private. "I understand you two have been trying to have a foal for a long time now and things haven't been going so well." Umbra shuffled a bit which causes Terra's attention, the words stung as she felt like it was her fault because Terra's anything but inpotent. Luna grabbing her hand and whispered something to her that made her relax and the soft smile returned to Umbra's face.

Terra's attention was quickly brought back to Celestia "So. everyone agreed that you two shoud spend these next couple weeks and take her somewhere special. A special resort, one you've been to before."

"And which resort do you suppose I should bring her?" Terra asked, curious as to what Celestia was planning. After being with her, he knew she was a kind and caring mare, but she could be just as clingy to him as any other. But he knew she would not ruin another mare's time with him. "All the best resorts will have been booked over a month ago."

"Oh not this one." Celestia smirked, as if a clever plan was sparking in her mind. "This one is a special place, the Cradle of Faust."

"The Cradle of Faust?!" Terra replied, his eyes widening in surprise. "I wasn't expecting this that's for sure. No one gets into it unless you and Luna approve of them. Last time I was their was when..." Then it clicked as to why, he was sure it was because of THAT.

"With it surrounded by a village of shops and tourist attractions, high in the eastern mountains. I am sure it's exactly what is needed." Celestia boasted a little, as it was a resort she had constructed to attract not only the wealthy from Equestria, but the surrounding kingdoms. Though it was mostly for another reason that was kept secret, one only a few knew of. "As one of the two owners of the resort, I can decide who can and cannot get a room in the resort. And you two will be sharing my personal suite in the finest of the buildings. Am sure you know which one that after your last visit and what happened in it..." Terra chuckled, how could he forget having made the Sun Goddess squirt so hard the fireplace was put out... which happened to be the spot her pet phoenix Philomena was sleeping at the time. The two got nasty looks from Philomena for a good month after that and had never slept in another fireplace again since then.

"I understand that yours and Luna's time with me there was an expectation." Terra replied, panting a little at the thought of being in such a place. "But you don't even let Cadence or Twilight go their. We aren't causing any issues for you with this are we?"

"Oh hush, don't you dare think that Umbra and you are being an issue with this." Celestia chuckled, waving a hand back and forth nonchalantly. "If anyone has a problem with it, they kiss my flank." Terra was forming words but no sounds came from his mouth as he got a sharp gaze from him making it clear to not say what he was about to say... even if it would have been right.

"Which is why it's beneficial you are bedding the most powerful mares in Equestria." Luna commented, being not so subtle in her words. "Besides this was something we all agreed, everyone in the herd agreed that this was a good idea and supported. So Umbra and yours romantic getaway is not something we just thought on a whim. So do not worry yourself anymore about it understand?."

"Well...when you put it like that." Terra said, extending a hand to Umbra, pulling her into a soft hug. Her hand resting over the hand he placed on her hip "Ready to go and spend the next few weeks at one of the best places in the world?"

"Y-yes..." Umbra replied, feeling nervous but struggling to hide the blush on her face. Terra's big goofy smile and genuine kindness was always a bit overwhelming to her. Being treated like a mare and not a leader or warrior got her fairly nervous or flustered almost instantly. Whenever she got nervous, she would speak in her former royal tone of voice. "Y-your Queen is ready to depart."

"Sounds good to me." Terra smiled, giving Umbra a gentle kiss on her horn, which he knew she greatly enjoyed. "So we should pack as soon as possible."

"That won't be necessary." Twilight replied, gesturing her hands over to a pair of maids. The maids nodded, running to grab what looked to be large luggage containers. "We've already packed everything you two will be needing, and more."

"And more?" Terra asked, raising an eyebrow at what she meant. "So when do we leave?"

"Now." Luna replied, looking over to Celestia, Cadance, and Twilight as the four started to walk around the two. Their wings spread, as their horns started to glow. "We suggest you hold your breath."

"Wait...no, no, no, no." Terra said, trying to object, as he knew exactly what was about to happen. "We talked about this, you know I really don't like-"

"Have fun you two." Cadance said with a smile as she started the spell array that surrounded the two. "See you at the party."

Before Terra could say another word, magic sparked from the four Princesses, sending surges around their horns, circling surrounded the two before engulfing them in an almost rainbow arrangement of color. And just as quickly as it began, it was over; Terra and Umbra, along with their luggage vanishing in a flash. Terra was never a fan of teleportation magic, having had numerous bad experiences whenever he tried to learn it himself. But the Princesses, who would normally respect his concerns, knew he would be fine, a bit disoriented upon arrival but fine overall. Having them travel this way was better overall though for the two, he could spend more time with Umbra at the resort and not in a carriage which was something she knew he'd want.

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The two of them arrived at the resort in a flash of magic, landing them in the middle of the suite room. On the ground, a large glyph similar to the one back at their previous location slowly faded from sight with a rainbow like glow fading with it. While Umbra was far more composed, Terra was huffing and panting as he let her go, dropping to his knees. She wasn't too concerned over his sudden behavior. This was actually what she, as well as anyone else who knew him well, would expect. Terra was always thrown very far outside his comfort zone whenever he had to go through teleportation magic.

Though he could cast magic, he was more versed in telekinesis, a small degree of magically forming limbs like floating hands, as well as even some somewhat advanced portal magic. Though many would consider portals and teleporting almost the same sort of magic. It was far from what the case, portal magic was more controlled and fixed location and was like walking through a door. With the portal having everything on the other side already in view, so opening a portal was similar to opening a door. Though more advanced portals varied in specific traits. Very few short of people like Twilight or Starswirl could use portal magic of that caliber without issue.

Teleport magic on the other hand was much different in its overall execution and process of moving something or someone from one point to another. Its process changes the axis of their location without having to ever move physically. So instead of walking through a door, it was more like having the door open and you never take a step to get from one side to the other. It was an extremely unnatural feeling and while most aren't bothered by it. Those like Terra suffer what's called displacement reorientation sickness. It's similar to sea sickness as a common comparison but it doesn't creep up on you. It affects you full force and can often result in fainting and other things.

Teleportation of any kind scared him immensely, everything about it felt wrong and outta place. Also becoming very sick for even a short while like it did to him in most cases was also something he'd rather not go through. He'd rather take six hours to get to his location than teleport if he was given a choice. Though he was at least thankful he didn't throw up like the last time he was magically transported. But he had to compose himself. He wanted to spend as much time as he could with Umbra, and he wasn't going to do that on the floor or well he was sure they would at one point but minus him staining the floor with his last meal.

"So, you think Celestia was able to let the staff know we were staying?" Terra asked, getting up from the floor, still panting a little. "Since they...teleported...us here."

"I would believe so. Twilight would have likely made sure of that and had her or Luna get it done and not forgotten. " Umbra replied, rubbing Terra's back, which she knew would calm him down after going through something he absolutely loathe having to go through. "Since we have already dropped off our bags, we should check in just in case." Terra only nodded, having steadied himself from the teleportation. He composed himself and lead Umbra out of room, though he could tell she was getting excited as she was having an extra bounce in her step when she walked beside him.

The Cradle of Faust was all that Terra had remembered it to be. It was a massive structure that seemed to almost simulate some ancient pleasure palace but also had the feeling of something otherworldly even. He had only ever been there twice before, once with Celestia and once with Luna. Though they were on the Sun side of The Cradle of Faust, the other side was the Moon. The two sides to the large resort were inspired and created by the two Alicorns, both sides having a distinct feeling to them that flowed into one another connected by the Halls of Dusk & Dawn as they were called.

Terra watched as Umbra took a bit of a lead ahead of them as the displays of art and architecture and interior design that seemed endlessly get more and more impressive. As Umbra lead Terra with her fascination of everything she was seeing through The Corridors of Sun. The walls and floors designs slowly shifted to something more natural in appearance but held an elegance to it that only nature itself could create. Terra couldn't help but smile at Umbra as she let her fingers glide across the statues and the extravagant designs.

Her pace slowed as they had entered the main intersection of the Cradle of Faust, the Halls of Dusk & Dawn. Terra stayed silent as he followed the ebony mare, he didn't want to ruin the moment. He had been here twice and it was still a marvel to view. So for her to see it for the first time, he understood her awe. She stopped though and looked at a massive pillar mural that stood within the center of it all. Umbra seemed to be absolutely enthralled with it, almost as if she was in an intense trance. Terra went to get her attention but another got both their attention.

"You seem to be rather taken in by the mural your Majesty." Spoke an old but familiar voice from behind the two. "If I didn't know better I would say your husband is getting a bit jealous at the looks are giving it." Both Terra and Umbra turned towards the source of the voice. It was an elderly creature of stone, it had moss patches all over it and vines that seemingly held it together.

"Well, well, I was wondering when I'd see you again." Terra greeted, smiling as he turned to hug the creature. "It's been a while Scorpan."

"It has indeed been a while young King." Scorpan replied, chuckling as he heard Terra's little groaning over being called 'king'. "I hope you two are enjoying your stay."

"Scorpan you know I don't like being called that, am not a king." Terra groaned again, but only sighed a little as he knew the gargoyle wasn't going to change his mind. "I wasn't expecting to be visited in person."

"I know, I know, but allow this old stone watcher to have his fun" Scorpan sighed, sounding more like an elderly grandparent to the ram stallion. "And of course I'd see you as soon as I felt your arrival."

As this was going on, Umbra stood there somewhat confused and dumbfounded at what was going on. Scorpan, the only person she's ever heard with such a name was the brother of Tirek. Though everything she knew from books she had read to stories she had heard, he wasn't made of stone and held together by vines but his figure matched up almost perfectly from she had come to learn. A construct, a golem, or possible a vessel or avatar to project his spirit and will. She could not tell, and felt it would be rude to try and sense the magic of the stone body.

"If you keep your mouth open like that your Majesty, a bird might roost in it." Scorpan laughed, as he noticed the mare's staring. "Trust me I know. I am not what anyone would expect, knowing the tales of me and my brother."

"I apologize." Umbra responded, bowing her head a little, but her confusion was understandable. "It wasn't very proper or polite of me to stare as I did, I am just a bit confused at the moment. "

"It is quite alright alright your Majesty." Scorpan nodded, then turning his gaze back to Terra, as if he planned to say something a little embarrassing. "You're at least keeping your composure. Compared to your husband who thought I was under the influence of poison joke." Terra once again groaned at Scorpan's words, doing his best to repress that memory. "I believe introductions are in order, I am Scorpan." As he spoke, he gave a respectful and courteous bow. "I am the caretaker of the Cradle though not in the way you might think."

"A pleasure to meet you, I am Umbra Aegis. Queen of the Umbrum Kingdom." Umbra spoke, returning her words with her own the courteous bow. "Excuse me for being bluntness Scopran, but are you the same Scopran that is the brother to Tirek." She was curious and somewhat concerned. Tirek was currently residing within Tartarus and one of those she was given the job of keeping within the otherworldly prison.

"Yes, I am the same, though you need not worry about my feelings towards you. My brother has chosen his path and I have chosen mine." Scorpan replied, nodding his head as he understood Umbra's concerns. "As much as it aches my old heart, he must be held responsible for his actions." Umbra visibly relaxed at the gargoyle's words, she couldn't sense any deceit in his words. "I noticed you seemed to be rather captivated by the halls your Majesty. If you would honor me the privilege to, I would like to guide you throughout the halls and tell you its story alongside anything that resides in them."

"I would love to." Umbra replied, her eyes lighting up in excitement over the prospect of seeing more of this resort. "I greatly enjoy architecture and the architecture here is beyond anything I've seen so far."

"Indeed it is your Majesty." Scorpan commented, taking a degree of pride in his explanation. "Architecture is an expression of art in the same way many make paintings and manuscripts, without being confined to landscapes, portraits, writing, and music. It pleases me greatly to see someone who enjoys it so much. Now how about that tour?"

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The three spent several hours going throughout the halls. Terra had almost nothing to say the entire time. But seeing Umbra enjoy herself so thoroughly was enough for him. She had so many questions and Scorpan answered as many as he could. Though as much as he wanted to let her go on with her many questions. There was much more for them to see than the Halls of Dusk & Dawn. Coming up behind the ebony mare, Terra placed his rather large hands on her hips.

"Hun, I think it's time we gave old Scorpan a break and we get something to eat, don't you think?" Terra said, leaning in to whisper into Umbra's ear. "After all it has been a rather long time since we left our room to check in at the front desk."

"Y-y-yes, you're right." Umbra stuttered, realizing just how much time her interest took up. This only caused a cute blush to run across her face. "We should, I'm sorry for wasting so..."

"You didn't waste anything." Terra said, stopping her mid-sentence. "I know how much you enjoy these types of things. Seeing you so engaged and happy about something you enjoy is anything but a waste."

"You're such a..." Umbra replied, turning to face him, kissing his horn a bit. "You're such a big ole sweetheart you know that right?" Terra replied by giving her a kiss back on her horn that sent a shiver up her spine.

"Terra, I'd rather not have you start getting frisky with her majesty in the halls..." Scorpan warned in a teasing tone. "Like you did with Luna." The old gargoyle's words caused both Terra and Umbra to stop their playful actions, knowing full well if they didn't they would have likely gone a lot further. "You know I never got the stains out of the walls or ceiling. Repair and replacement isn't cheap."

"Sorry." Both Terra and Umbra replied in unison as they moved a little away from each other. "We'll...we'll see you later."

As the two turned to fully leave, the shifting of stone could be heard as they approached the hallway that would lead them to the front desk. Shortly after entering it, Scorpan watched the entrance close up as if it never existed to begin with. As he continued down this new passageway, he stopped, turning as if to speak to someone in the dark shadows. The gargoyle was calm as he began to speak, though his tone sounded more like a scolding old man.

"It's not polite to eavesdrop Your Majesty." Scorpan said, as if to call out to whoever was there. To which he smirked a little, letting out a small chuckle. "I know you're there, you know you can't hide from me." A tall, voluptuous figure appeared from the shadows in response to the gargoyle's words, it was the figure of Celestia.

"That was very unexpected of you Scorpan." Celestia commented, crossing her arms together as she spoke to the old stone creature. "I had to all but order you to come meet Terra the first time... Yet you brought them into the Heart of the Halls so willingly."

"Yes, I wonder why I did... " Scorpan said, looking a little down to the floor, as if to contemplate his choice. The Heart of the Halls was somewhere that was not meant to be seen by just anyone after all. "Maybe it was because of her genuine love for something I enjoy greatly... or maybe it was something else... who knows. Though I have work to do your Majesty so I'll be leaving."

Celestia said nothing, she originally came to make sure everything was okay as they had not checked in yet at the front desk but came across a rather interesting set of events. She knew Scorpan kept to himself and allowed them into the Heart of the Halls in the Cradle. Something very few have ever been to due to the secrets within them just like Scorpan did. She'd press him another time about it all but for now her concerns about Terra and Umbra were lifted and left the halls from the shadows she came from with only a glint of light flashing before she was gone.

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As he and Umbra walked down the halls entering they soon found themselves near the front desk, the elaborate displays and decorations only showed off more and of the exclusiveness of the resort. Not only that, but the staff was especially unique in their look. A uniform that seemed to show off the attractiveness of the mares and stallion, but they were not regular ponies, or even crystal ponies; they were reindeer.

"Luna told me that Celestia she was seeking to get reindeer to work at the resort for one reason or another. Looks like she was able to convince them." Terra said to himself, looking around as they seemed to prance around doing their tasks and jobs. Their twin horns igniting with magic as some carried and pushed heavy look loads of equipment and laundry. "But to see so many, I have to say I'm a bit surprised."

"Reindeer are a very reclusive society." Umbra explained, trying not to talk too loudly. "Even I wasn't able to establish much contact with more than a few pocket tribes. Seems like Celestia employed a great number of them. Then again, I can only think of a few creatures that would enjoy the vast cold here. They also could read the emotions of those around them and are heavily affected by them."

"That's right, they are a lot like changelings and changedlings in a way but they don't feed of love or emotions. The see the aura of all things. They stayed reclusive before of this, preferring areas that are filled with positive energy makes them happier as that emotional energy gives them motivation and drive on top of what they already have. While negative emotions can make them sluggish, tired and sometimes even agitated." Terra explained, having been told it by Twilight during her own research to help changelings and Changedlings to provide a food source that wouldn't require another being and could be easily produced for them to consume. She had considered asking a Reindeer but Celestia made it clear that it wouldn't be advisable and told her to seek a solution elsewhere.

"Someones been studying with Twilight I see, though am sure that studying ended in something practical and hands on." Umbra teased

"True. She's made it clear that we aren't allowed to study in her lab anymore since one of her experiments fell on us and turned us into gryphons for a few hours... Was a uniquely different few hours, though I think Gleda had Twilight recreate it for later use on me. Did you know gryphons have knots on their penises that they use to lock their partners in place during mating? Twilight though said she preferred a flare over a knot so I don't think she'll be wanting to get knotted again anytime soon." Terra replied said in a very matter of fact tone at the end of his sentence Umbra giggled to herself a bit, Terra making such a display reminded her of Twilight when she goes full bookwork. She took a few steps ahead with Terra following closely behind her. As the two walked, they saw not only reindeer, but the guests who were staying at the resort. Terra saw a few he had seen before at the Palace and some he was formally introduced to. Though he preferred to stay out of the political side of things, he did find some of them could be very kind but Celestia made it clear to him that in politics, kindness comes with a price tag of some kind and to be wary.

Looking around, both Terra and Umbra could see a number of creatures they would only see at a Gala back in Canterlot. Several Saddle Arabian Sheiks with their Consorts, a Germane Prime Minismare, A Diamond Dog Trade Prince, and even a Europonian Prince of some kind. But what caught his attention through the crowd, standing just before the front desk, was a reverse colored zebra mare was standing besides a massive lion abyssinian. The lion was actually a head taller than Terra, which made him gulp nervously as very few creatures short of dragons like Embers father stood taller than him and were not some kind of monster. He tried to look past them, but it was surprisingly difficult as one Zebra mare kept his gaze strangely well. It was more unnerving than anything else. It was like a spell was being placed on him.

The zebra seemed to be talking to the abyssinian about something, but as she spoke, she seemed to notice Terra was staring. He wasn't sure what she said to the lion after that, but even he turned to look at the ram stallion and his mare companion. The lion huffed a bit, but only looked for another moment before looking back to the zebra. But the mare was different, she seemed to be running her eyes up and down Terra's body. She licked her lips a little as she reached out with a hand, but started to gently rub at a visibly, massive bulge in the lion's semi torn looking pants.

Umbra blushed as she could see what the zebra was doing. Though she knew that Terra would never engage in such a public display with someone not in the Herd, but she still found it very inappropriate. Grabbing his arm, she pulled at him to follow her. They would check in properly later, she just wanted to spend as much time alone with Terra as possible. And there was no way she was going to have some random zebra mare make bedroom eyes at her stallion. Normally, he would crack a small joke, but knowing how Umbra felt regarding feel beneath someone, he held his tongue. Though he was struggling to keep up with her, since she was pulling so hard, Umbra could've easily torn his arm off. With Umbra's strong gripped guidance they made it to the front desk.

As they approached the desk, Terra and Umbra saw a well dressed but somewhat older Reindeer. He was only starting to have greyer bits of fur form around his brow and around his chin. He was dressed in an outfit similar to many of the other workers but had a different colored dress shirt and had a name tag that seemed to be made of gold with the name. 'Rudy' on it. The reindeer indirectly noticed their approach and out of habit, he repeated the same phrase he had for years.

"Hello and welcome to the Crad- oh Terra, it's a joy to see you again." Rudy said with a playful and gleeful smile. "I was informed of your arrival by Celestia, though I had expected you to check in hours ago. Is everything alright?" He turned his gaze to Umbra, bowing his head towards her "Your majesty, It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Rudy, I am the head manager or lead supervisor, whichever you prefer to address me as. I must say, you look absolutely stunning."

"It's a pleasure Rudy, I am grateful to be in your care and I must apologize for our tardiness." Umbra replied, returning with a small bow and smiled. "I was the reason for the delay, I was caught up in the architecture in the halls and didn't notice how much time had passed."

"It's quite alright, you two are free to come and go as you please. I was only worried about your well being since you had not checked in after your arrival." Rudy commented, nodding and smiling as he spoke. Umbra was a bit embarrassed but she didn't let it show. Though Terra noticed as her grip tightened but the ram stallion said nothing to prevent attention being drawn to it. "If I may suggest, we will be serving lunch soon and we have recently finished incorporating a new multi-species specialized menu. That covers everything from plants, meats, crystals and most recently a plant based meat. Which I've tried myself and it tastes wonderful, It taste just like meat but for herbivores it doesn't violently upset our stomachs."

Before either Terra or Umbra could say anything, both their stomachs spoke for them. A low rumble from Umbra's and a noticeably loud one from Terra that drew a few's attention and a giggle from the guests. Terra couldn't help laughing at his own embarrassing moment and joked a bit. Rudy remained smiling and professional in his expression. He wanted to laugh a little as well, but not in a mean way, but in a manner that was common for reindeer. The species being a merry race by nature, they were often seen laughing at nearly everything; with it being near impossible to ever seem them upset or even sad.

"Guess I really was hungry, I knew having dessert for breakfast wasn't a good idea." Terra motioned to Umbra, who gave him a half lidded look that spoke volumes. The jab to his side for the bad innuendo but Terra swore he heard her say. 'Kiss ass'. "But that lunch does sound good to me."

Rudy watched the twos display, it reminded him of when Terra was with Celestia and is remark about cake and how she felt she was eating to much but Terra felt it was going to all the right places right now but her dress did seem a tad tight. Celestia's face was bright red after that.

"I see you two are in fact hungry, shall I guide you to the dinning hall and get you both something to eat."

"Yes that would be appreciated, getting something to eat sounds good." Umbra smiled, as she tried to not be as embarrassed by her previous stomach growls. "And it might keep this big fluffy goof from making anymore jokes in bad taste."

"Bad taste, what do you mean? You taste wonder-AAAGH..I'm sorry I'm sorry I wont make another bad joke." Terra cringed a little as his bad joke got his hand twisted somewhat, though he deserved it and he knew it. Umbra's face could only get so much redder than it already was. She was starting to think her goofball of a husband was trying to make her form a permanent blush and he was succeeding at the moment. Though she didn't mind the idea of her being his dessert later on if she were to be honest with herself. Though pulling herself a bit closer to her stud and enjoying his warm body was plenty for now.

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Rudy had lead the two throughout the Resort, having taken a bit of a scenic route to get them to the dining hall. Though the two didn't mind all that much, less so Umbra. The view of the resort and it's massive fountain that let a low steam out as the water danced. Freezing mid flight into a variety of designs and shapes. From simple snowflakes to stars, suns and moons to a mixture of the three. It was a sight to behold, and both of them stared at the splendor of the room with open mouth awe.

"Celestia told me she had the people who worked on the Pegallagio in Las Pegasus made it." Terra chimed as they passed by. "They said they considered it their greatest piece of work yet." Umbra had seen the Pegallaio before, so to hear that the same people made the fountain here at the Cradle explained the level of expertise. She was a fan of their work and wanted to commission one herself for her palace back home. "You know dear, Luna told me a story over lunch about how you two had gotten a bit too drunk and mistakenly took a dip in a fountain thinking it was a jacuzzi and slept their all night. She said it was one of her less than dignified nights... and it's the reason why she no longer drinks anymore." Umbra gave Terra a sideways glance, who then stiffened up a bit at her statement, who seemed to be doing everything he could to avoid eye contact from his wife's gaze. Terra wasn't the only one who knew how to tease their spouse. Luckily for her, she was often kept in the loop of gossip within the herd.

"You would be correct your Majesty, It was also the only time I've ever had to scold one of the most powerful rulers in the land like a foal, I hope I never have to do it again in my lifetime. It was a disaster and don't get me started on how we had to close it down to get rid of Terra's excess fur that got into its pipes." Rudy turned to give Terra a stern look. "Please don't repeat yourself your 'highness' during your visits, I can't promise to be able to cover it up with the steam if you do." Terra chuckled nervously, the highness bit stung a bit as Rudy knew Terra being referred as such and the tone behind it made it clear it was a very clear warning.

"I have no idea what you're talking..." Terra said, feigning innocence, trying to distract himself from the topic as best as he could. Umbra gave him a look of disbelief at what he said before turning to Rudy. "...oh look a bird, what a pretty bird don't you think dear."

"I'll make sure he behaves this time around and keep him busy with pretty birds instead of clogging the fountains pipes with fur." Umbra commented before she pulled Terra down and kissed him on the cheek. "He'll be plenty busy after all with a queen that requires his attention."

Rudy couldn't help but smile at the two, as much fun as it was to tease Terra for his past embarrassing shenanigans. He enjoyed seemed the love between those that visited, it gave him energy to see that overwhelming positive aura around those that visited. He was reluctant at first of Celestia's offer but as time went on. It was proven to be the right choice to accept. It wasn't much longer before they arrived at the dining hall. With a bit of flare, Rudy turned and presented the area.

"Welcome to the La générosité de Faust." Rudy informed the two as he showed off the room. "The home to the finest dining and most cooks for all species in all of equestria." He ended with a bow and a gesture to enter the dining area. "Please, enjoy yourselves."

The mixtures of spicy and sweet smells that hit their senses, alongside the sounds of a simple performance harp being played by a Siren whose voice coursed throughout the hall ever so softly. The visuals of the area itself was extraigant unto itself but not as much as the halls before but enough to signify just what type of setting it had. There were several segmented areas that held different themes and tones within them. To allow the guests to feel more at home with surroundings that came from their home land or guests to experience a bit of culture from others homelands.

"Which would you prefer? Something from the far eastern lands of Chineigh, maybe something more traditional and closer to home with a setting from Europony." Rudy said as he directed them through the different parts of the restaurant and had them see each area respectively. "Or would you prefer something south of the equator from Zebrapya. Or would you prefer something a bit closer to home with our most recent addition of the Abyssinia themed area."

"Actually Rudy, can you take us to the Eclipsing Horizon dining area?" Terra asked, wanting to make this meal as special as he could. "I feel Umbra would enjoy that the most and I wanna show her 'that'. So if you can have that prepared as we eat please."

"Of course, I should have expected you would want to take her Majesty to that area." Rudy turned on his heel. Having a bit of a pep in his step, taking the two to an area somewhat centered of all the others. A crystalline lift lowered after he presented a ruby like crystal necklace from his shirt. The lowering of the lift caught the attention of those around, it wasn't often that lift came down. It was often reserved for extremely important people or the Princesses themselves. "This way please."

Rudy gestured for the two to get on the lift before getting on last himself, presenting the necklace once again. The lift shot up at an extremely fast speed, startling Umbra somewhat. Getting a bit of a squeak from the Ebony mare in her surprise, Terra couldn't help but chuckle. She grabbed his arm as it happened, but luckily for Terra her monsterous strength wasn't being applied. Thankfully, he didn't flinch at her pulling like the last time she pulled at him like that. It nearly took his arm out of its socket, but only caused a minor bruise.

"You could have warned me you know." Umbra looked up at her Stud. Clearly not amused with being startled. "You know I can't handle surprises that well."

"Sorry hun, I can't help it if you sound cute when you're startled." Terra replied, giving her a goofy smile in hopes it would spare him. Umbra gaze on the ram stallion remained fixed on him for a moment before her features softened a bit followed by a sigh. "Will you forgive me?"

"You're lucky I love you" Terra bent down and kissed her horn gently, getting a shiver of delight from the mare. "D-D-Don't think that is enough to make me forgive you."

"I promise you'll enjoy this view and the area." Terra replied, knowing that kissing her horn always made her forgive him. "Plus I'll make it up to you later for startling you."

Umbra didn't say anything but a simple 'mhmm' as she shifted herself closer to Terra, allowing him to wrap his arms around her waist after releasing his arm. The rest of the way up the lift was quiet and uneventful as the two enjoyed the others embrace. Rudy saying nothing to not disturb the two. Knowing when to keep his mouth shut was something you had to know how to do in his job. Though the overwhelming positive emotions from the two was almost too much for him as it only brighten his mood and likely ever reindeer in the area.

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After enjoying the rest of the ride in each others embrace, the chime of reaching their destination was heard and broke the silence. Though it wasn't very long, it felt as if they had rode the lift for thirty minutes instead of thirty seconds to a minute. WIth the lift having stopped its movements the moment they heard a heavy accent screaming at what they could only guess was the staff. Terra let out a deep sigh and pinched the bridge of muzzle between his eyes. As well as holding his head with the palm of his hand as he shook it a little back and forth.

"He's still not forgive me." Terra sighed again, rubbing his head down his face. "Shouldn't it have been long enough?"

"Seems so." Rudy shook his head "It looks like he hasn't, he's not been like this since he last saw you... Am sorry I didn't know he was still upset abo-"

"It's not your fault, lets just hope something can be worked out." Terra said, stopping Rudy mid sentence. Umbra looked between the two, being utterly confused and was about to ask what they meant. What had happened exactly and why was the yelling they heard related to Terra. Till she heard it start up again, she noticed the Prench accent. "And here it comes."

"NO! I refuse." Shouted the heavy Prench accent. "I will naht serve zat swine. no, naht swine zat would deesrespect my brahthers wife twice remahrried"

"But François, they are the Princesses personal guests." Another voice, possibly a voice of attempted reason, tried to say. "You can't just turn them away."

"I do naht cahre." The Prench voice continued to rave and banter. "Zat bully headed faht goat of a rahm will naht be served my cookeeng."

"Fine François, but if you are gonna turn him away." The staff member speaking with François raised his hands up in the air in defeat. Once François got his mind set, he was more stubborn than a buffalo. Though the staff member had one last thing he could use to get the bull headed François to listen. "You'll be turning away his wife as well and you won't do that."

"Ha, I hahve turned celestia ahway befahre." François scoffed at the staff member, showing some air of superiority and victory. "Whaht mahkes you sink sahme mahre will chahnge my mind"

"It's Queen Umbra, Gate keep of Tartarus" The staff member replied. François' eyes went dead silent for a moment having turned his back at the staff member. Then the entire tone seemed to change between the two talking. "Still think you can say 'no'?"

"Oh! why deed you naht say soonair you bleethereeng fool." Francois shouted, now panicking over not messing anything up. "Get zem een, get zem seated ahnd I will cahme out to tahke zeir orders persahnahlly. now go dahshair, do naht mahke zem wait"

"Come on hun, lets go. It seems we'll be seated now." Terra said, letting out a breath of relief as it seems things resolved itself before he would have had to do something himself. Which he was honestly dreading, but he put on his best face to lighten up the mood from the close call of having to deal with something less than pleasant. "I'm so glad your name can get things done so fast."

Umbra and Tera left the lift, waving goodbye to Rudy who returned down the lift alone. A reindeer approached them, who was much thinner and somewhat shorter than Rudy. He held a very strict and studious look to himself. Glasses, well kept hair and a presence of control about him. On his chest, a similar name tag to Rudy's was resting on his chest right above his heart with the name "Dasher". But just like his associate, this reindeer also held a smile across his face in order to appear as welcoming and polite as possible.

"Welcome back Terra, it is good to have you here again." Dasher said, turning to face Umbra, bowing a little. "And it is an honor to have you here as well your Majesty. It is a great pleasure to have you here. I must say personally as well, thank you for all you've done protecting us with your work at the gate and across Equestria."

"O-Oh...well thank you." Umbra shyly replied, taken aback by the praise. She was almost never praised for her work outside of her herd or those under her that guarded the gates to Tartarus. Most would rather ignore it and live in ignorance of it. "I'm only doing my job. It's a pleasure to meet you Dasher"

"Your efforts and your soldiers keep us much safer every day." Dasher added, showing his polite tone. "So it would be an honor to seat you and your husband."

"That would be nice, please do." Umbra turned to Terra and asked. "Where would you suggest we sit, you've been here before?".

"I'd suggest letting Dasher pick for us, he seated me with the Princesses the last two times I was here and both had been wonderful." Terra replied, after taking a few minutes to really think his answer over. He then turned to Dasher "Would you mind doing that for us Dasher?"

"Of course, in fact I was hoping you would. I know just the spot. Please follow me" Dasher grabbed a pair of menus from a podium nearby before leading the two to an area near the windows. It had a wonderful view of the mountains and down below you could see the lights of the village below that looked more like a small city in size but had no skyscrapers or towering structures. It had a far more homely look to it. Umbra's eyes lit up a bit at the sight as she looked out. It was truly a wondrous sight to behold. "Do you approve of the view your majesty?"

"Yes It's wonderful Dasher." Umbra replied, feeling more and more anticipation over how the meal would be if just the atmosphere alone was this remarkable. "Thank you!"

"That is great to hear, I shall be back with some water." Dash smiled, slowly turning. "Chef François will be out soon as he has said he'll personally take your orders."

The couple nodded and began taking their seats at the table. Terra making sure Umbra seated first, scooting her chair in after she was comfortably seated. As Terra went to set himself, he put his hand on the chair and magic enveloped it a bit. It becoming a much bigger seat as it adjusted for his size. It was a nice touch to the seating here, the seats would adjust based on who sat in them for the most suitable seat.

"So, why don't you tell me what was going on on the lift earlier." Umbra asked, turning her head a little in a curious expression. "What have you done to upset someone so much that years later, they are still upset at you."

"Well wha-" Terra tried to explain, but was cut off by the strong tone from beside him.

"Eet ees how you say, wahtair undair ze breedge your mahjesty." The two turned to the source of the voice and what they saw was a Breezie. Small, in a white chef's coat with a red trim. Umbra was a bit taken back by the small chef, his voice made him seem much much larger than what he actually was. What seemed to hover infront of her was a breezie, though he was bigger than the Breezies she knew more commonly. He had a thicker body and larger wings. "Ahllow me to eentrahduce myself, I ahm frahnsois vetahllo. like my ahsseestahnt said befahre, I zank you fahr your sahcreefice ahnd wahrk." The Breezie hoved to the vase that sat on the table, facing Umbra and gave a deep bow. Once again Umbra was a bit surprised by the praise and sheer respect. It was a pleasant thing to experience from something that was often a thankless job that left many in fear of her and her soldiers. The sense of pride filling up inside her was immense.

"That's very kind of you." Umbra replied, trying to be humble but she was beaming with joy and pride inside. She didn't want to allow herself to get to fat of a head by a few compliments and praises but it was nice to receive them for her work when they almost never happened. "Am happy my efforts are making a difference in a noticeable way."

"But of course, your effahrts ahre ahlways nahticed. so ahllow me to repay your hahrd wahrk ahnd effahrts weeth a meal like no othair. Would you ahllow me to surprise you?" François said, turning to look at Terra with a mild annoyance "Ahnd your husbahnd too of course. ahs well ahs teacheeng heem how to prahperly dreenk wine. to ahvoid heestahry repeateeng eetself." Terra turned his head to look out. Knowing full well what the Breezie with an attitude meant.

"Terra?" Umbra asked, looking over to Terra, who had remained silent for the conversation between the two as he looked out the window. "Are you fine with that?"

"Yeah." Terra replied to his wife and nodded, responding "François cooking is second to none. So if he says he'll make a meal like no other, then he will."

"Then it's decided." Umbra smiled before turning back to François "Yes that would be wonderful François."

"Excellent!" François nodded and smiled, hoving up from the vase he was on and said "I shahll return weeth your meal shahrtly zen." Before taking off like a bullet to the kitchen, the sounds of it getting very busy could be heard shortly after.

"So..." Umbra's magic sparked from her horn and a light smokey mist almost slithered through the air and to Terra's chin. Getting his attention and said "I believe you should tell me what happened with the wine."

"Yeah, if you really want to know." Terra sighed a little, smiling a bit "You know how Luna swore off Wine well..."

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The afternoon proved to be very eventful, Umbra learning why the Breezie Chef was so upset with him. Whether it involved wine and her laughter couldn't be contained. Terra had done a great many things that were silly or embarrassing when it came to formality and noble practices but this was something on a whole different level. Though her face became red in a strong blush whenever the ram stallion mentioned anything that was too risque. Umbra wasn't a prude by any definition, but she didn't want to talk about some things too openly.

Though her laughter was quickly replaced with awe as their meals had been brought to them. It was a feast, something akin more towards a gala dinner. It looked like art more than food with its presentation. It looked as good as it tasted as well, the two enjoyed it greatly and Umbra getting to watch what made her think of a drill instructor from hell teaching Terra how to properly drink wine and lecture him on his posture by something that was easily a thousand times smaller than him was enjoyable to say the least.

The meal struck well with the both of them, eating their fill and being left content. Though Umbra though Umbra made it clear near the end of the meal she wanted something else to eat. Having taken one of the after dinner mints in her mouth with the wrapper still on and taking the wrapping from her mouth and placing it at the tip of her long tongue with it being in the shape of a heart. Needless to say, Umbra got a few looks from it and they left fairly quickly after saying their goodbyes and thanking them for the meal. François and Dasher watched them as they left. Bowing as they left on the lift. François sighed, a bit disappointed. Looking back at a set of small personalized dessert trays meant for a single person.

"I wahs gahnna offair zem a dessert but I sink zey ahre gahnna hahve sahme bahck een zeir rooms." François commented, though Dasher didnt respond but agreed wholeheartedly. François' antennas glowed a bit as a low hum formed from them. The deserts floating towards the two. "Well, I'd rahthair naht let zese go to wahste. shahll we indulge? "

"Yes." Dasher smiled, grabbing the floating dish and fork and began to dig in. "Let's indulge."

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After their delicious and nearly magical meal, Umbra and Terra made their way back to their room, the two feeling full and content, but wanted to enjoy the other's company. They both knew they had a couple weeks here, and so they wanted to spend as much time together as they could. As well as that, the two had a secondary reason to return to their room. For so long, the two have tried to have a foal of their own. But for one reason or another, the two have yet to produce one. This was the perfect chance for them to try.

"That was amazing." Terra said, smiling as he rubbed his stomach. As he walked a little further into the room, he could faintly hear not only the sound of the door being locked, but the ever so near quiet sound of what had to be shock and sound proof magic creeping along the surrounding room. "Looks like someone is feeling a little frisky. I was hoping to have some fun after our bite anyways."

"You're such a goof." Umbra replied, giggling a little. "You have no idea how badly I wanted to hear that."

"Well, you know me. I like to be a goof." Terra laughed, rubbing the back of his head with his goofy smile, which only warmed Umbra's heart a little more. But just before she could say anything in response, he leaned in to give her horn a tender kiss. His lips sending a shiver of pleasure and delight. "And I know you love me when I'm romantic."

"You...you..." Umbra stumbled about her words as she could only blush. Her horn was extremely sensitive, especially to Terra kissing her there; which he was very well aware of. Small bits of magical mist started to seep out of the sides of her eyes. Looking up at him, she only held a mix of her adorable, embarrassed look, and the direct gaze of the conquering Queen she previously was. "You're trying to tease me, aren't you?"

"It depends." Terra replied, smirking a little as a small chuckle escaped his throat. "Is it working?"

Umbra stared for a couple more seconds, unsure what to do next. But then a thought sparked in her mind, something she wanted to do with him, but was a little nervous about making the first move. But the small flurry of emotions swelling inside her was the push she needed. Taking a step to one side, she aligned to aim Terra properly before she lifted and pushed her hands against his shoulders. The force of the push was more than enough to send the ram stallion back, until he landed on the bed.

"You think you're so smooth and clever." Umbra commented, swaying her hips from side to side as she approached her love. He said nothing, only smirking as he enjoyed the small show. "Making your Queen go through such silly blushing, making me feel so vulnerable." As she continued to speak and draw closer to him, she began to magically disrobe, showing off her erotic and mature body; especially her visibly aroused and wet pussy and hardening nipples on her bouncing breasts. "But you're forgetting something very important." Right as she reached him, she placed her hand on the bulge in his pants, slowly stroking it. "I was the conquering Queen. And what I want, I take!"

Fueled by adrenaline and lust, Umbra reached upwards, grabbing at the rim of Terra's pants, tugging at the fabric. But in her haste to be the dominant one caused the mare to forget her own strength, tearing the article of clothing as if they were made of paper. This did cause the ram stallion's eyes to widen in surprise, having forgotten how strong she really was, and a small tingle of fear trickled in the back of his mind; but it also turned him on a little. But Terra was never good at hiding his turn ons or arousal, Umbra quickly noticed how he was slowly getting more and more erect.

"Maybe we should take care of these first?" Umbra commented, gently tugging at her clothing. Carefully, she started to undo her top, making sure that Terra was getting a full view of all of her slender body. And as she continued to give her lover her little strip tease show, Terra was more than eager in trying to get his own pants off, but just as he nearly undid his belt, she grabbed at him, using her magic to hold him down. "Oh no we don't." Slowly crawling over him, she only smirked a seductive smile. "I'll be taking care of these. You take care of me."

With the magic releasing him, Terra reached up to grab at Umbra's shirt, easily pulling it free to show an elaborate and erotic looking bra holding back her endowed chest. The ram stallion smiled, eager to free them from their silk prison and fully gaze upon her bodily beauty. And as he reached behind, feeling as his hands ran along her back, Umbra was also enjoying her time. Gently tugging at the large belt, the mare only savored the aroma of her lover's strong musk as she slowly revealed the growing cock.

"Oh, such a strong smell." Umbra moaned, taking deep breaths as she continued to not only free Terra's cock, but that her body quivered with delight. "I can't wait to have this again."

"Oh? Well aren't you being a little forward." Terra chuckled, fully unhooking Umbra's bra, letting the silk cloth call over his face. He could only give a goofy grin as he felt the soft embrace touch his fur. Umbra's large chest bounced, showing off her erotic inverted nipples that only seemed to beg him to suckle them out of her areola. "You could stand to be a little more honest." Leaning up, he kissed at Umbra's horn, making her spark out some small sparks as she started to coo and moan from the tremors of pleasure. "There we go. Doesn't it feel better to be more honest?"

"Oh, I should be more honest? Looks like this one is being more honest." Umbra laughed, her tone sounding more and more like a dominating mare. It was clear she was going to take the lead, which Terra didn't mind. There would be plenty of time for him to take charge as well. "Come one, get nice and big for me." She started to gently rub her hand along the growing shaft. She licked her lips as Terra's cock was growing in size. "There we go. I want to face this beast head on." But after a few more seconds, she was growing impatient. "What's with this thing? It should be much harder than this by now."

"Maybe it's being shy." Terra chuckled, raising his hands to rest behind his head as he watched. He was clearly enjoying the effort that Umbra was putting on for him. "Maybe you should give it a kiss to get it fully out." He then looked to her chest. "Speaking of fully out."

Before his love had a moment to think about what he meant, she let out a low moan as Terra reached up to pull her down towards him. This caused her chest to press against his mouth, where he immediately took the breast into his mouth, suckling on it. The mare moaned even louder, feeling as her sensitive nipple was being licked and sucked free. But as one breast was being suckled on, the other was being groped and played with, with Terra's free hand. For a few minutes, the ram stallion played and teased with the mare's chest, making her tremble at his touch.

"How did that feel?" Terra smirked, somewhat reluctantly freeing Umbra's chest from his mouth. Shifting himself back up, he reached behind her head and pulled her back close enough for him to kiss and slightly lick along her horn, making her tremble and shiver again as more sparks emitted from it. "I love that look on your face when I can get you to do that."

Umbra gave an adorable pout, followed only by a giggle as she lowered her downwards to give the long, half erect shaft a gentle kiss. Her lips only stopping short of his cockhead, lifting it to gently blow cool air on it to make it twitch and drip small beads of precum. Terra only gritted his teeth as he felt his dick getting more and more aroused. He could even see the smiling growing across the mare's face as she continued to tease him. She was enjoying this and she was only getting more and more playful. But she wasn't the only one who wanted to play around.

"You know." Terra suggested, raising an eyebrow to feign some degree of control, when he knew she all but had him at her mercy. "It wouldn't be fair if I was the only one feeling good."

"Well aren't you being sweet." Umbra replied, taking a moment to pull away from Terra's cock, standing back up as she reached for her pants, turning only to slowly pull the clothing down and bending over to show off her gushing wet pussy to him. Terra could only smile like an eager child, ready for a sweet treat as the mare crawled back over him, turning to aim her pussy over his open mouth. She was even an inch away from his face before his tongue shoved a little into her pussy. "And so generous too."

Umbra only lowered herself a little more as she let Terra's long and skilled tongue slither its way deeper into her, being especially sure to rub along her sensitive walls along the way. But while the mare felt her insides being tasted and savored by her ram stallion lover, she wanted to show she was more than capable of giving him the same tender love and care. Reaching with both hands, she slowly began to rub along the girthy shaft, keeping one hand at the base just above his fluffy, huge balls, and having the other hand stroke along back and forth towards the head. Licking her lips, her eyes hungrily gazed as more and more precum started to gush out of the tip.

"Such a delicacy." Umbra moaned, her voice sounding more and more sultry with each panting breath as her body was gushing her sweet nectar down Terra's throat; to which he was eagerly drinking. "Your Queen has her throne, but now she demands her royal banquet." Leaning down towards the cock, she could almost feel the intense and masculine musk coming from it. "Such a meal, fit only for a Queen."

Terra continued to tongue fuck Umbra's pussy as the mare worked over her own task. Her mouth kissed and licked along the long shaft. She wanted to savor every moment with her lover's massive size. But as she continued to run her tongue over the size, she could feel that Terra was trying his best to bring out as much pleasure as he could. Granted, he was doing an amazing job. She felt as she was riding out quick and short orgasms, but these were only preludes to her more soaking wet and loud climaxes. While some of the herd would keep working over Terra's dick to the best of their abilities, Umbra was different. She was still holding back a little. But if he was going to give it his all, she was going to give him the same.

"Terra dear?" Umbra asked, her tone sounding a mix of curiosity and sexual domination. "Let me know how you feel about this." Terra was confused, unable to give a worded answer, his next scream in her pussy, causing his dick to twitch harder was all the answer she needed. Wrapping around the ram stallion's thick size was an extended tongue, connecting back to Umbra's mouth. It was certainly long, even rivaling Terra's length as it gently tickled at his cockhead. "You're not the only one with an extremely long tongue you know."

Terra leaned his head back as he felt a thrill of pleasure rush through him. Umbra was certainly making her best impression on her lover. She was focused on making him as hard and willing as possible. The ram stallion huffed a heavy breath of air as he felt his love's mouth work over his dick over and over. She was showing complete lack of concern over herself, all that mattered was getting him good and ready for the long nights they were going to have. Channeling magic into her throat, she created a strange, elastic feeling as she started to deep throat the massive size of Terra's girth.

"Oh fuck! Umbra!" Terra grunted, feeling himself struggle to hold back his first of soon to be countless orgasms. The mare was forcing herself so deep and rough over him. He could barely think as he continued to plunge his tongue into her soaking pussy. "Fuck, fuck, I'm cumming!"

"In my throat lover!" Umbra said, though using her magic to send her thoughts directly into Terra's mind. Even telepathically, her tone was erotic and passionate. "Fuck my throat full of your hot cum. I want you good and ready to knock me up!"

Terra lifted his arms, feeling rather playful as he reached to grab at the back of Umbra's head. Before the mare could do anything, she felt as her head was pushed down the moment her lover lifted his dick up, quickly bottoming out in her throat. Her eyes opened wide from the hard and deep thrust, taken completely off guard, but was quick to recover. But she was nothing, if not playful as well. She kept herself down on the cock for a few seconds, her magic keeping her breathing in check as she decided to tease Terra's shaft.

Shadowy tendrils creeped out from horn, making sure to hide her intentions from Terra, who was more distracted by how long she was keeping her deep throat action going. The darker magic shifted down the sides of her cheeks, being ever so careful not to alert the ram stallion until it was too late. As she lifted herself a little, she took a deep breath through her nostrils, taking in large amounts of Terra's heavy and masculine musk with the air. But this was keeping him good and distracted as her magic was nearing its targets; his huge and heavy, cum filled balls.

"Would you like to know something my love?" Umbra asked, keeping up the motion of her head over Terra's cock but speaking telepathically. "You forgot something very important."

"And what is that?" Terra asked, more talking as he wanted to speak rather than sending his thoughts to her. But just as he finished asking his question, he could feel something tingling and cold reaching at his balls. "Wait, no, no, no."

Before Terra say anything in response, he immediately felt as the shadowy magics grabbed at his balls, tightening them in a net like grip and slowly wrapped with way around the base of his cock. Umbra bobbed her head up and down the ram stallion's cock faster and faster, taking a few moments to stop and leave crimson lipstick stains along his shaft, a small mark of pride with her skills to take his full length faster than some of the other herd members. But this magic send shivers and tingles through Terra's body. He tried to lift himself to stop her, but when his hands go too close to her flank, the shadows gripped harder.

"Oh? So you do remember?" Umbra hummed, her thoughts only seemed to tease and play with her lover's willpower. "How long can you last when my shadows hold you hostage?"

Terra was trapped, he knew it all too well. His mind quickly recalled the last time this happened. And like the last time, Umbra was going to make the next several minutes, or even hours, to be the slowest and more sexually agonizing as possible. The shadows would churn and mix around the cum in his balls, but the one wrapping around his base was keeping him from cumming. As well as that, she was even going slower and in a more controlled manner as she took more and more dick in her mouth. Powerless to stop her, Terra could only lay back and weakly groan in the pleasure that was barely given and the rest being denied until the mare would see fit to give.

"Oh yeah, keep struggling lover." Umbra teased, picking up the pace as she wanted to keep Terra' gritting his teeth, but denying him the pleasure as it was building up inside his balls; which were growing slightly blue from the pressure. "You're almost there."

"Umbra, this might be going a little too far." Terra stated, trying to think clearly through the pleasure denial and slight bits of pain. "S-Shouldn't we...you know...try to get you pregnant?"

"You are correct." Umbra said, a little put off that her oral fun would have to end, but enjoying the idea of how Terra will look as she would shove his super sensitive dick into her eager pussy. "But do you think you can handle me like this?"

"We're going to find out." Terra said, smiling a little, though he knew he was already getting to a point where the twinges of pain were only making him want to cum even more. "But first...how about a massage?"

"A little out of nowhere isn't it?" Umbra asked, raising a curious eyebrow, but keeping her magic around her lover's cock and balls. But she could tell he was being sincere in his suggestion. And he did give the best massage she had ever felt, especially given how difficult her job was. "Alright, I'll play along."

Pulling herself up, but being sure to slip her airtight mouth slowly upwards over the thick shaft. Her crimson lips leaving a faint and wet stain along the length of the dick. Terra leaned his head back, letting out a low groan as the mare was making sure to drag out every noise from his throat. The ram stallion did his best to hold himself in, not wanting to give in too much. He knew Umbra loved him, but she did have a major tendency to savor dominance and control. It was part of the reason they fell in love. Even among his herd, not many could fully keep pace with him, let alone outlast or even make him submit. She was different, one of the few who could make him beg, and he was okay with it at times.

"Could you ease up on the shadow magic a little?" Terra asked, shifting back in order to sit up as Umbra moved to lay on her stomach. "I can't focus too well if you're squeezing me this much."

"Oh? Well I suppose this is true." Umbra somewhat agreed, letting the shadow magic loosen their hold around his cock and balls. He could still feel it was there, but not as major as before. "But don't forget who can tighten your leash again my love."

"Oh I won't forget." Terra said, a wicked smirk curled his lips as he looked down at the seemingly defenseless mare. "I would never forget that."

Now to call Umbra defenseless, even seemingly, was not only a mistake, but outright impossible. She was never defenseless. Even as she lay naked on her belly, her sexy ass laying bare for Terra to marvel at and her slender back only making his mouth water with delight. She could, at any moment, lift a leg, grab him around the back of his head, hoist herself, using the weight of her body to knock him on his back, and then nearly suffocate him with her pussy. All of that could be done before Terra would even realize it. So he knew he had to be careful. But in this case, she was truely being merciful. Believing that, in a manner of speaking, holding his cock and balls hostage, he wouldn't pull any pranks, tricks, or stunts. But in this moment of victory, she seemed to forget how determined and stubborn the ram stallion could be.

Being careful to draw too much attention from the mare, Terra ignited his horn, his magic conjuring a number of ethereal hands. But unlike his usual massage techniques, her used the same magic to summon up a few ethereal tongues and dicks. Thankfully, his magical hands was well known, so when Umbra sensed he used magic, she wasn't suspicious. Terra leaned in, making it look as normal as possible, his real hands resting on the mare's shoulders while the others focused more on her main back and her sides. The tongues and dicks remained floating at a safe distance, being held in reserve for his fun. Umbra let out a low moan as she felt much of her tension and stress melting away from her lover's massage skills.

"You have such magic hands my love." Umbra praised, as well as making the obvious pun. "It's of surprise how big your herd is." Terra noticed that her tone went a little low and saddened as she finished.

"Aw you know I love you." Terra hummed, leaning in to whisper in the mare's ear. "You're special." But just as the mare's heart was about to melt from the ram stallion's mushy words. Her body suddenly tensed up as she felt Terra's lips kissing against her horn. "Who else makes such a cute noise?"

"Y-Y-You l-l-little..." Umbra tried to say something, but the surges of pleasure running down her spine from her horn being stimulated was making it hard to focus. But it wasn't Terra's mouth teasing her horn, there were too many things at once. But they all felt the same, tongues licking her horn all over. "U-U-Using magic...n-not fair..."

No sooner had she opened her mouth, a pair of thicker, yet smaller compared to Terra's, cocks shoved themselves towards her lips. Taking turns bobbing herself down on them as the mare couldn't help but instinctively suck on the twin dicks slipping in and out of her mouth. But this was not the only thing feeling her all over at once. Hands slipped down her front as two magical hands groped and kneaded at her breasts, only teasing at her nipples as they were brought out from arousal. Squishing her tits together, another dick slid through, stroking it self between the soft bosom.

Umbra wiggled from the feeling, but as she shook herself, it didn't slow down any of the magically conjured appendages. It only drove them to pick up their pace, the thicker cocks in her mouth rubbing against themselves as she started bob her head up and down on each one. As well to add the pleasure, the appendages started to really target all her sweet spots. Magical tongues floated a little around her flank before settling at her slick and glistening entrance. Umbra moaned with her mouth full of cock as she felt the skilled tongues along her pussy lips.

Terra only smirked as his magical appendages continued to play and tease with Umbra's body. Dicks in her mouth, hands on her tits, a cock between her boobs, tongues on her pussy. But he wasn't done yet. Skilled fingers reached under her, passed the tongues, and started to tease at her sensitive clit. Just the slightest touch caused her to twitch, feeling just another level of pleasure as she was being bombarded by all angles. But this was not the end. This was merely a warm up, Terra adjusted a few more of his conjurations to go in for the sexual kill. A rather larger hand, easily the size of his own, took full advantage of her gushing wetness, shoving four fingers into her pussy.

Umbra squealed in pleasure, feeling her body going numb as Terra was treating her like a plaything. It was a somewhat embarrassing feeling, for the Queen she is to be little more than a toy for his pleasure. But at the same time, she was savoring it. Though it did turn into a sudden shaking of passion and slight pain as she felt a pair of hands part her soft ass open as a small dick rammed itself into her sweet pucker. She didn't hate anal by any means, she just prefered a warm up. That's what she would say, but she not so secretly could be considered a butt slut. But Terra had only called her that once, only to be given a treatment that left him exhausted and drained.

"Don't worry." Terra whispered in Umbra's ear as he tempted his fate and luck. "I'll make sure my Queen Butt Slut cums all over the bed."

For a moment, the ever so briefest of moments, Umbra's glare seemed to pierce the ram stallion. A twinge of fear but intrigue ran through him. But he knew she couldn't do anything, but she would definitely not forget this. He could only imagine how she will make him scream later. Last time, the room they used was completely destroyed, making repair near impossible, even with magic. So to temper her soon to be sexual wrath, he adjusted other hands to grab and massage along her body. Even in her legendary rages, Umbra would melt at the touch of Terra's massages. But she would still remember his comment, having her fun revenge later.

"For a mare who said "no fair", you seem to be having a lot of fun." Terra laughed, lifting himself back up, looking down at her as she was shivering from the constant stimulation. Grabbing his cock, he lay it between her soft ass crack and letting it rest nearly all the way down the small of her back. Some of the smaller dicks floating around her, poking and rubbing against her body. "Maybe you need a little more of my personal touch."

Raising a hand, Terra brought it down on her ass, making the soft flank jiggle from the strike. The mare moaned at the sudden strike, subconsciously wiggling herself at her lover as he continue to smack her sexy ass. He only took this as an excuse to keep smacking her ass, taking a moment between every other strike to grope and rub at the soft mound. Despite her physically demanding job, Umbra had a soft and sexy ass, which only seemed to bounce everytime he struck it.

"Looks who begging for me now." Terra teased, using his magical appendages to focus all around Umbra's body. The tongues teased and played with her horn, the penises rubs and poked against her flank but not actually fucking her, and the hands were spread all over. Some hands were still giving a massage, while others were rubbing and groping her, and at least a couple stroking her horn. "I think you're ready."

"D-D-Don't you think..." Umbra tried to say something, but she was struggling to form the words as Terra was readjusting himself in order to align his still hard cockhead against her gushing wet pussy. "I-I-I still hav-aahh!"

Terra was having far too much fun to let her finish, slowly pushing his dick an inch at a time in his mare. Umbra, trying to hold onto some degree of control, but unable to speak more than moans, continued to steady herself; using one hand on the bed's headboard to keep herself in place, while the other was rubbing her belly as a noticeable bulge was forming; nearly pressing against the silk soft sheets. She could feel as it was starting to stretch her inside a little. And while most mares he bedded would need a major warm ups, she was able to handle his size far quicker and easier. Her eyes twinkled with a purple mist, her pussy was soaking wet, which only cause Terra to slip in even easier.

"There we go." Terra commented, seeing he was about half way inside her before he stopped to tease her. "So, how do you want it?" Umbra tried to speak, but only moans and coos escaped her lips. "You know I don't speak moan." Raising both hands, he brought them down in a hard smack and firm grasp on her soft ass. "Tell me how you want it. I want to hear you say it."

"Hard!" Umbra's thoughts screamed in Terra's mind, the volume nearly causing his ears to twitch as if she had shouted directly into them. But he held himself steady. "I want my king to fuck his queen with his massive cock and breed me all night like a common courtesan!"

"Good mare." Terra smirked, pulling only a little bit back as he lay both hands on her sides. "Time to give you the gift that keeps on giving."

Umbra couldn't even say anything about his little joke, as his not so little cock was immediately pounding into her pussy with no remorse. The massive size was rubbing against every angle of her inner walls as she coiled and wrapped tightly around the shaft. But the mare's pussy was so wet, the ram stallion could easily keep thrusting in and out, picking up a faster and faster pace as he kept her stimulated by the magical hand and tongues, as he was losing the concentration to maintain the dicks.

"Fuck me, fuck me, fuck me!" Umbra's thoughts echoed in Terra's mind, ever word increasing in volume and sultry tone. She was feeling herself being electrified in pleasure. Reaching with both hands, she took a firm hold of the bed's headboard, trying to reestablish some manner of control. "You're not the only one to fuck lover, I want to fuck back!"

Fighting through the mind melting pleasure, Umbra lifted her ass and dropped it against Terra's thrusts, causing her flank to loudly smack against his huge, cum filled, fluffy balls. Both mare and ram stallion huffed and panted as their bodies were trying to compete to outlast the other. Their motions only acted as a nearly endless cycle. Whenever Terra's cock to meet the deepest parts of Umbra's pussy, she was bounced upwards. But whenever she was brought her ass back down, feeling as her lover's cock was buried deep inside her.

"Shit Umbra..." Terra groaned, gritting his teeth as he kept up his humping pace. "You're even tighter than last time." A cocky chuckle escaped his lips. "Is your hornjob turning you on that much?"

"Yes!" Umbra moaned, unable to lie about how good those tongues and hands against her horn was making her feel. But unfortunately for Terra, she was becoming just adapted enough in the situation to get some concentration back. Her words came from her mouth rather than her thoughts. "But I'm not the only one having some extra stimulation."

"And what does that mea-aahh?!" Terra said, but a sudden gasp of air escaped his lips as he felt the shadow magic was still around his cock and balls. She never lost the spell's hold, only loosened it too much. But now it was back, and it was being especially tight, adding to his pleasure. "So this is gonna be a who outlasts who?"

"Think you can make it lover." Umbra teased, turning her head a little over her shoulder to look at Terra with her lustful, dark mist filled eyes. "I want my king to breed his queen."

"Alright, I'm game." Terra smirked, huffing some air before leaning down over the mare, wrapping his arms around her front, giving her chest a firm and hard grope. One hand grabbed at a breast while the other pinched and teased the nipple. Kissing at her horn, he whispered into her ear. "I'm going to fuck your sexy pussy all night."

"Bring it my king." Umbra whispered back, her hold on the headboard becoming so hard that it was causing cracks to form on the solid wood. "I will not be satisfied until we break this bed with our mating!" Adjusting herself, she started to be more and more aggressive with her motions. He could feel as she was getting even tighter, nearly crushing his massive cock in her pussy. "I haven't forgotten who you called Queen Butt Slut earlier." Terra could only nervously smile in response, readying himself for what was going to be one of his longest fuck sessions, and they still had a plenty of time left.

The Best Gifts Don't Come From a Store - Chapter 2 - (Christmas)

From a faded sunrise, to a warm light from the breaking dawn, two tired and worn bodies stirred from the long and enjoyable events from the day before. The blinds open ever so slightly from the massive door frame that stood almost twice of a standard...

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Night of Masks - Chapter 2 (Halloween)

\> The Gala \> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arriving at Canterlot, Terra exhaled hard, a mix of satisfaction for being able to get off the train, as well as the frustration that Flurry put him through...

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Night of Masks - Chapter 1 (Halloween)

\> Terra's Holiday: Nightmare Night \> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- \> The Train Ride \> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- An especially bright Sun...

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