Hello everyone, and first I would like to apologize for my absence. There have been many reasons, but to name a few...changing houses, school, exams, college prep, and writer's block are at the top of the list.

This Chapter will be the end of the "First Part" of Zach's story. Though there is still plenty to come. Thanks to my friends who have encouraged me to push through my block.

A special mention for Descendent of Artorias who was the first to get the reference in chapter 12. As well as dayday99990, who surprisingly caught the name drop.

And finally, I will be going back to edit chapters starting with three after I finish this, so keep a look out for that if you're interested. Thanks for your patience everybody, hope you enjoy.

Chapter 13

I rubbed my eyes for a moment to clear the dirt and sleep from my vision. *yawn* "So...besides me, is everything all right with you guys?" I notice Twilight and Cake exchange a glance, and Cake nervously clears his throat.

"Well..nothing really bad. Pinkie got upset after the first few days, but as you can see, she's better now. The rest of us have just been trying to come here as often as possible to check on you." Then Cake looks at Twilight expectantly.

She remains quiet, until I pat her on the shoulder, urging her to continue. "All of us except...Trent. When he heard about the accident he...well...he took it especially hard. Then, after a few days, he stopped showing up entirely."

"So where is he? Has anybody checked up on him?" Cake takes a step back and slowly looks down at the floor. "Well...we couldn't. He won't let anypony in, and he won't listen to reason in his condition."

Hmm...I need to do something about that. "Hey! Excuse me, Doctor? Am I fit enough to leave?" Fluttershy starts fussing with my bedding, which makes me think that worries her. "Is there an issue Flutter?"

"Oh! Umm...n-not really. I'm just worried that you're not ready yet. You did just wake up and everything..." I give Fluttershy a reassuring pat on the head and a big smile. "Trust me...I'll be fine. I've been through worse."

I wait patiently while the nurse removes the tubes and sensors from my chest and arms. Then I stand up and begin stretching the stiffness out of my body. I notice Fluttershy give a startled "eep" and hide her face, while a few of the others are laughing, their faces slightly red.

"What's the big deal?" Cake smirks while pointing at my back. "It seems they forgot to put something on under that gown. Though I guess you don't mind, huh Zach?" I quickly grab the back of my gown and fold it closed, my face turning a bright red color.

"Can I have a change of clothes and some privacy please?!" My friends all leave the room giggling as another nurse comes in with some clean clothes. I guess they've went to my house.

I take off the thin gown and get into my comfortable dark blue jeans and black t-shirt. "Good...now that you're alone we may speak." I wheel around, looking for Izanagi but can't find him or the sword anywhere in sight.

"In here...remember? Anyway, why don't you go outside and get some air. We have a lot to do today." What do you m- "Don't worry about it now, we have matters to attend to first. Namely your friend Trent, correct?" Well...not much use standing around then...

I grab my boots from the corner of the room. "Honestly I'm surprised they're still holding together." They're blackened and covered in ash stains, but I don't mind much.

After leaving my room I find Flutter, Twilight, Rainbow, Rarity, Blast, and Star all waiting in the main lobby. "Where'd the others go?" I was expecting to be bombarded with questions by Pinkie or reamed out by Cake and AJ.

"Oh, they had to leave. They asked us to let you know they're sorry, but they didn't have much time to talk with you. The bakery is pretty busy and the farm needed AJ."

"That's alright Twi...I actually have to go check up on Trent, so I'm not going to be sticking around." I say my goodbyes and leave in a rush. So...what did you mean by a lot to do today?

"Well...you remember how your father mentioned you may be leaving for a few days? To do some training?" Yeah, so...? "You're a bit...different...than your father. I'm not sure how long it will take for your mind to understand the techniques well enough for it to be used safely."

What are you saying? "Due to the trauma you've experienced so early in life...you have a very...volatile mind. Which means it could take weeks, months...or even years to be able to complete your training."

"No fucking way!" I can see some ponies passing by giving me startled glances. "I'm sorry, but otherwise you may hurt or even kill someone by accident while using me." But...but...I just woke up for fuck's sake! How do you expect me to leave my friends for months or even years!

And where were you planning on bringing be for this training?! Why can't I do it somewhere near the town? "First of all, because it would put the ponies in town in danger. Secondly, It's part of the training that you do it in the wild, away from the comforts of civilization."

"I'm not saying it's going to be easy, but it's for the best. Please trust me on this Zach...I promise you'll be coming back before too long."

*sigh* "Fine, but don't expect me to be happy about it." I guess if It's the safety of my friends at stake I don't have much choice. I head to the spa, I figure I might as well get one last day in before I tell them I'm quitting.

I don't rush on my way, just trying to take in as much of the bright and friendly town that I would soon have to leave. Eventually I come to the front door, and I push it open. I admire the now familiar jingle of bells being hit by the door. "Hello Aloe...hello Lotus."

They both see my face and turn to each other, looking rather concerned. "Why so glum honey? Did the doctor give you some bad news?" I nod my head and think about how best to put this.

"I'm sorry...there's some things I need to head out-of-town to sort out. I'm not sure how long I'll be gone, so...I came to let you know I'm resigning after today." Lotus seems like she's about to ask me something, but Aloe stops her and smiles reassuringly.

"Don't worry about it. We understand you have something important to take care of. Just make sure to drop by when you come back." Well...that went easier than expected. "If it's all right with you, I was planning on taking care of today's clients and then collecting my pay."

"Oh...well since it's your last day and all..." At this Aloe gets up from behind the front desk and moves to the door. I heard the door make a loud *click* sound as she locked it, and then flip the sign to closed.

"It's only fair that your last two clients are us...since you skipped out on us last time." I noticed a grin spread across Aloe and Lotus's face. Something tells me that they were planning for this...

"Oh well that's alright with me, but what about your customers? Won't they wonder what you're doing today?" Aloe giggles while I'm being pulled towards the massage room by Lotus. "Oh don't worry Zach. Our customers are used to us taking...personal days."

It seems like there won't be any way to avoid this again, but really do I need to? I can just give them their massage, take my bits, and leave...hopefully. Though let's be honest, I highly doubt that's all that I'm gonna have to do.

I follow them into the massage room and wait as they get up onto the tables. After they get comfortable I clear my throat *cough* "So...will I be doing this one at a time or...uh...together?"

Aloe giggles at my uneasiness, and casts a sideways glance at her sister. "You don't need to be nervous...we don't mind sharing. In fact we're used to it by now. Just start however you usually do."

Ok then, that's not an issue. I look around briefly before finding the massage oil. I grab the bottle and squeeze a generous amount into my open palm, before rubbing it into my hands.

I stand in-between the two tables and place a hand on each of their heads. "Just to warn you, I will be rubbing your jaws to start, so try not to move around too much."

I don't receive any answer from either of them, so I just get started on the task at hand. After a moment of working out the stress in their jaws I already notice the difference.

I begin to move down past their mouth to their neck. I notice quite a few knots here, probably because of how often they have to stand at that desk and attend to ponies.

"Wow...you two have very soft coats. Then again...you are beauty care specialists." Not that strange when you think about it. Still...this feels REALLY good.

"Don't get too attached Zach. You have to take your hands off of us at some point." *giggle* Lotus laughs at her sister's playful joke as I feel my face start to flush.

"You can't blame a guy for enjoying it while he can..." I move on from the girls' necks to just above their front legs. I decide switching back and forth at this point would probably work best.

Just because she seems like the one who would enjoy a bit of teasing, I make Aloe watch as I switch my right hand onto Lotus's shoulders. "It's alright Aloe, I'll get to you in just a bit. I need both my hands for the bigger body parts."

Aloe makes a very cute disappointed face while watching enviously from her table. "I suppose your right, but please hurry up...I can't wait forever." Don't worry, because I don't think it'll take long at all...

Lotus was already breathing irregularly from my ministrations on her shoulders and forelegs. I had found a particularly sensitive spot under her right foreleg that nearly sent her into convulsions.

"What's wrong Lotus? Can't handle a regular old massage? I'm not even at the best part yet..." I trail my fingers gently down her soft belly and onto her flanks.

"W-what? What do you mean best part?!" Before she can get an answer I sink my fingers into her flank, but avoid her markings. Best to save those for last.

The moment I put pressure on Lotus's flank she presses her face into the cushy material of the massage table and starts screaming. Aloe starts to look worried for a second, but I wave her back down into her resting position.

"Don't worry about it Aloe. This isn't hurting her. In fact she's probably feeling better than she has in months." I give Lotus a minute to breath while I search her hind legs for knots to rub out.

When I finish her legs she lifts her head and turns to face me. Her eyes are slightly glossed over, like she just woke up. "So...that wasn't too bad." Oh sweetie, we're not done yet...

I give her a reassuring smile as I place my hands back onto her flanks. This time I only gently rub the edges of her marks, but she's still sucking air through her teeth.

"I'll be gentle this time, I promise." I move my hands in small circles, starting at the outside of her mark and working my way inward. I glance over at Aloe from the corner of my eye, and my mouth drops open.

(Warning! Clop scene starts here so skip if you don't approve!)

Aloe is lying on her back and rubbing herself. Each time her hoof passes over her marehood I can hear a wet squelching noise. I've become so mesmerized by her naughty act that my hands have stopped moving completely.

"What? You didn't expect me to just sit here and watch as you get my sister off, did you?" Well...no, that wouldn't be fair would it? "Ok Aloe...I'll speed this up then." With that said I turn my attention to the flank under my hands and start rubbing and squeezing it furiously.

"Hey Lotus...did anypony ever tell you that you have a delicious looking flank?" Lotus turns to me, starting to reply, but before she can get a word out I've dropped to my knees and placed my face just an inch or two from the sweltering heat of her plot.

"Because I want to have a little taste...Is that okay?" Lotus's face turns several shades of red before she slowly nods her head. Might as well...dinner is served! I start off by gently kissing and nibbling her thick lips. I get a bit of moisture on my tongue and savor the slightly bitter tang.

After a minute or two of playful teasing I figure it's time to get serious. I place a finger in my mouth, getting it nice and wet. Without warning her I begin rubbing the outside of Lotus's tail hole, going in small circles. I do this a couple times, making sure to lube it up well.

I circle Lotus's nub with my tongue and softly bite it as I slide my finger into her tail hole. Lotus starts moaning loudly and I can feel her body quivering through her thighs. "What's wrong Lotus? Never had a rectal thermometer? Of course...you're a big girl. I can probably fit a lot more in here."

I remove my finger and wet two more with the juice that is now flowing freely from Lotus's plot. "Let's see how much better THIS feels." Before Lotus can pull away I push my three fingers down to the second knuckle, which gets me a ecstatic shriek from Lotus.

*pant* *pant* "Oh Celestia! Please...don't stop! That feels so good!" Not wanting to be one to disappoint a lady...mare, I begin pistoning Lotus's soft ass with my hand. Since she's new to anal fun, so I make sure to keep it relatively slow.

For the first time since I started my assault on her sister, Aloe chimes in, still hoofing herself furiously. "Wow...I never took you for such a sex fiend. *OOOooooh!* It's too bad you don't have more arms." Seeing Aloe playing with herself and the sounds Lotus is making has taken its toll on me.

Willpower can only go so far, and I can feel the painful throb starting in my crotch already. "Lotus, you may want to bite down on something..." Lotus doesn't question me, and she bites down on a neck pillow. With a grin I lean forward, wanting as much leverage as I can get.

I open my mouth wide and assault her entire marehood, routinely giving her clit a few soft sucks and bites. My fingers are going at an insane pace as I'm determined to make Lotus climax. Well look at me now. It was only a short time ago that I was a virgin...

Suddenly Lotus drops the pillow and screams loudly as her back arches "Cummiiiiing!" I can feel it begin, as her walls tighten up around my tongue and squeeze it like they never want to let it go. "Ney! Hut are voo...?!" (Hey! What are you...?!)

My mouth and face are flooded with Lotus's tangy juices. I swallow as much as I can, but still end up with a majority of it streaming down my face and onto the floor. I pull my fingers from her tail hole, leaving it gaping slightly. "Well...that was fun wasn't it?"

Lotus doesn't seem like she intends to answer, instead she is laying down on her arms panting hard. "I...I...can't...*huff*...what did you...do?" I laugh at her and shrug. "I don't know...just winged it I guess." I look to Aloe who is now lying on her stomach with her flank in the air.

"I see that bulge in your pants...must get you really excited eating out my sister huh? How about you come over here and let me take care of that?" Aloe raised her flank a little higher and started wiggling it seductively. I couldn't draw my eyes from her oh so soft looking butt.

I started pulling off my shoes, jeans, and underwear like they were on fire. I could feel the now cool air on my exposed member. W...wait...I don't have a condom. Hmmm...oh well, I'll just have to use the other hole then "I plan on taking that big pink ass of yours for a ride Aloe. Though I think I need to lube up first."

I walk up to Aloe's waiting flank and start rubbing the head of my member against the outside walls of her marehood, making sure to get it nice and slippery with her juices. After my member is lubed up I wet two of my fingers in Aloe's mouth and press them into her tail hole. I finger-fuck her a few more times until her entrance is stretched enough.

"I may not have a big flat head like a stallion, but I think you'll appreciate my slimmer model." I start pressing my head into her backdoor, and I can feel it start sucking down onto my tip. It takes a few attempts, but I finally manage to penetrate Aloe.

Whatever I thought it would feel like is completely blown away. It may not be as soft and wet as her plot might be, but it more than makes up for that with pure squeezing power. "My god Aloe...you feel so damm good. I don't know how long I can restrain myself..."

I pull out to the end of my tip then push in as far as I can go. I can only get an inch or two past my head on the first several strokes, but she eventually starts to loosen and I can feed more of myself in. On one particular thrust Aloe starts screaming madly into her forearms. "Ooooh please...go deeper...that felt so gooood!"

I do my best to oblige her and try to get as deep as I can. I'm rewarded with her tail hole tightening painfully around my member, but It feels so good that I really don't care. I start spanking her jiggly rump with every backstroke which has Aloe moaning and screaming even louder.

After another ten minutes or so I'm finally able to bottom out in Aloe's tight ass, and she seems to like that. "Hnng...that feels great Zach...It makes me feel so full. You can go as fast as you want now...I'll try to relax." With the go ahead from Aloe I start pulling back until I nearly pop out, then I shove it in all the way to the base.

I go faster and faster, and the room fills with the sounds of skin smacking against skin. Every time my hips connect with her flank I can feel the juices running down her thighs. Soon I start to feel a tightness in my side that signals I'm nearing my limits.

"Aloe.*slap* *schlick* *slap*...I'm about to..*schlick*..cum!" Aloe arches her back and looks over her shoulder at me, her tongue lolling out the side of her mouth. "Please! I'm about...to cum...too! Just a little more."

I hold back for another minute or two, my strokes growing feverish. My crotch is hitting her flank hard enough that I can see her cheeks begin to redden. My hips are moving like a blur, and I can feel her hot juices splash against me with every thrust. "Can't hold it...any longer...I'm cumming!"

Aloe's breath started hitching as she pressed her ass into my crotch hard "I'm gonna...ahhhh...cum!" Before I can withdraw Aloe starts spraying my crotch and thighs with her climax, so I push as deep as I can go and release. I flood Aloe's bowels with my sticky white seed, and she starts moaning rapturously as I fill her.

"Oh fuck Zach...I've never felt this before. I love the way your spunk feels in my stomach. *pant* *pant* Too bad Lotus passed out, otherwise she could have gotten to try this too..." I kiss the back of Aloe's neck and slowly pop my now softening member out of her gaping tail hole.

When I pull my head out it's soon followed by a rush of pent up cum, which results in a wonderful and messy creampie. "You ass looks great leaking with my seed. It really is too bad I have to go..." I notice Lotus begin to stir out of the corner of my eye. "Looks like somepony finally woke up."

(End of clop scene.)

I grab my clothes off the floor and head to the showers. Lotus and Aloe get off their tables and follow behind me. We get to the showers and Aloe stops me. "That was fun Zach...thanks for stopping by today." I smile as I turn on the water to the big stall. "Not a problem Aloe, I had a lot of fun too."

We shower together, occasionally playing and teasing each other, but they don't go any farther than that. When we're finished cleaning ourselves up I step out and start drying myself off. I have to check myself from staring at Aloe and Lotus's wet bodies. Their coats damp and clinging to the curves of their hips...Dammit Zach...can't you think of something besides nookie for five minutes!

"Ok lover boy...it's about time we head out. We got other things we need to do today remember?" I grab my clothes from the counter and start dressing. As I tie my shoes Aloe and Lotus walk up to me. They both kiss me on either cheek and leave the bathroom giggling.

Those two...sheesh. They're gonna make some lucky stallion really happy one day. I head for the front door but Aloe stops me just before I reach it. "Are you forgetting something?" I look down at her confused and Lotus walks up from behind me with a heavy bag on her back.

"Oh...my bits. Thanks you two, I forgot about that. I'll miss you girls, you're the best bosses a guy could get." Aloe walks around to my other side and bumps me with her flank on her way past. "Don't forget, we're BWBs...boss with benefits." I laugh at her naughty little joke and head out the door.

As I step outside I see the sun is starting to get low in the sky. Wow...must have gotten up later than I thought...or that took longer than expected... "Are you forgetting something?" Oh shit...Trent... I shake myself from my thoughts and start running towards Trent's house.

I hope he's holding up alright. Hold up...what's that? I come to a stop in front of an odd store. It seems to be some sort of instrument and musical equipment store. I don't remember this being in this part of town. I falter for a second, should I rush to see Trent, or step in?

After debating with myself for a while I decide that since I don't plan on staying in town after today I should probably get something now. I step inside and immediately get assaulted by the smell of old wood and coffee. I notice a stallion manning the counter. He has a burnt orange coat and long, shaggy, brown hair.

"Hey dude, what ya looking for?" He has a tired look to his face and is slouched into his chair. I did always want to get a guitar... "What do you got for acoustic guitars?" At this he looks puzzled for a moment, before popping out of his chair and walking around the counter.

"Ummm...which ones are acoustic again...?" He asks the question so quietly that I'm unsure whether he's talking to me or asking himself. "Well...the ones that are wooden and don't use an amp normally..." He looks up at me surprised and then recognition dawns on his face.

"Oh yeeeeah, those guitars, I think I might have one or two in the back." He turns to the door behind the counter and heads through. Wait...why does ponyville have an instrument store? Most of these things need fingers to play..."Don't forget, those unicorns can probably play these with their magic." Oh yeah...good point.

Eventually the clerk returns with two guitars held above him with magic. "Ok..I got a black Epiphone DR-100 and a Rogue RA-090 Dreadnaught in sunburst here. Which one do ya want?" I look at the two guitars, and I really like the look of both, but I know I should only buy one.

"Hey, is it okay if I test them both out really quick?" The clerk nods his head sleepily and places both guitars onto the counter. He looks around for a second before bringing a dark blue guitar pick down from the shelf overhead. "Knock yourself out.."

I pick up the Epiphone first and take a seat, admiring it's dark and solid coloring and the comfortable feel of it in my lap. I start off slowly, strumming a few notes before adjusting it. Eventually I find my spot, but It just seems to be lacking something...

I pick up the Rogue and sit back down. I enjoy it's smooth wood and the dark then vividly bright color scheme. I play each note, and I love the way they seem to linger in the air as they fade out. After a bit of tuning I get more comfortable playing and it feels natural to me.

"I think I'll be taking this one." I place the Rogue in front of the register and put the pick on top of it. "To be honest with ya, I can't get anyone to buy these things...I'll give ya the pick fer free. The guitar will cost ya ninety bits though." I fish around in my sack of bits and pull out one hundred worth. I drop them on the counter and tell him to keep the change.

"Sure, not a prob, would you like a case for this?" It's probably for the best If I have a case, would stop me from getting it dirty at least. "That sounds good. How much?" The stallion waves his hand in the air dismissively. "They're free with the purchase, let me go get ya one."

The clerk disappears into the back room once again, but he comes back out before long. He places a hard, black case onto the counter and it pops open. "Go ahead and slide er in. Should be nice and cozy." I lay the guitar down into the cushion lined case and clip it shut.

"Fits perfectly, thanks my man." The stallion hops back onto his chair and leans back. "See ya around dude...*snore*..." Guess I interrupted his nap break. Well, I should go to Trent's and check up on him. "That would probably be for the best Zach."

I put the pick into my jeans pocket and head out of the store. I head over to Trent's at a jog, my case swinging at my side. It only takes me a few minutes to get to Trent's place, luckily I remembered where it was from escorting him home.

*knock* *knock* "Hey Trent! Open up buddy, I came to talk to you!" The door opened and Trent came crashing into my stomach, nearly sending me flying onto my ass. "I...I thought...you..." I start rubbing his back softly, and I lean down to hug him.

"I know bud, and trust me It was no picnic for me either. How about we go inside and talk?" Trent let's go of me and walks me inside. I look around as we head to his living room and I can see empty cider bottles laying all over the floor.

He sits down on his couch and I take the chair across from him. "Listen Trent...it's nice that you were so concerned about my well-being, but I've heard you won't talk to any of the girls when they come to check on you...and then there's the cider..."

He looks away from me and his face turns a few shades darker. "I know...and I'm really sorry for making the girls worry. It's just that I thought you were dying, and I...well...I didn't know how to deal with that. The cider was the only thing that was able to calm me down enough to sleep."

I pat him on the shoulder and look him in the face. "I understand how hard it is when you lose someone, so I can imagine how you felt thinking about that, but worrying about my well-being before your own will just end up with both of us in the hospital."

He gives me a small smile and raises his head. "Yeah...you're probably right. That's not going to stop me from being scared about one of you guys getting hurt...or...or worse. You, Blast, and even Cake...If something happens to one of you what do you expect me to do?"

Trent really seems to be worried about losing one of his friends, and seeing as how ponyville is usually so safe and calm, I can see why these recent events can be worrying. "I don't have an answer for that Trent, but you could try what I always do."

I grab my case from the floor and pull out the guitar. "I always sing a song or play them in my head when I'm anxious or worried. Maybe it will work for you too. I'm going to play you a song I would always listen to when something was getting me upset, and I couldn't control it."

"It's a song about doing something with whatever time you may have left. It's a song about taking a chance. It's also the song my dad would sing with me...anyway, here it goes."

My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
 Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
 And try to take the path less traveled by
 That first step you take is the longest stride

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
 Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
 Would you live each moment like your last?
 Leave old pictures in the past
 Donate every dime you have?
 If today was your last day

Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the prize is always worth the fight
 Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
 So live like you'll never live it twice
 Don't take the free ride in your own life

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
 Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
 Would you live each moment like your last?
 Leave old pictures in the past
 Donate every dime you have?
 Would you call old friends you never see?
 Reminisce old memories
 Would you forgive your enemies?
 Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
 Swear up and down to God above
 That you finally fall in love
 If today was your last day

If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
 You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
 Regardless of who you are
 So do whatever it takes
 'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
 Let nothin' stand in your way
 Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
 Could you say goodbye to yesterday?

Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
 Donate every dime you have?
 Would you call old friends you never see?
 Reminisce old memories
 Would you forgive your enemies?
 Would you find that one you're dreamin' of?
 Swear up and down to God above
 That you finally fall in love
 If today was your last day

I sit in silence for a minute, letting the last few notes drift off into the air. Neither Trent or I say anything for a while, and finally I can hear him clear his throat. *Sniff* "Wow Zach...that actually made me feel a little better. Thanks for that...and I'll try to keep my cool from now on."

I put my guitar back into its case and stand to leave, but before I head towards the door I quickly turn back to Trent and pull him close in a tight hug. "It's okay to give in to your feelings, but you just need to find the right time and way to do it...see you later." I leave him to think on that as I head out the door.

Hey everybody, and yes this is the end of this chap...wait a minute! I can't leave you on a cliff hanger now can I?

I won't do that to you guys...this is going to be the end of PART ONE of chapter thirteen. I'll start working on part two immediately.

I'm doing this because I figure your all very tired of waiting for me to just hurry up and POST something, so here you go!

As I said at the foreword, chapter thirteen will be the last chapter of part one of Zach's story, but don't fear!

I still plan on doing plenty more chapters (current goal is at least 40-50) and some side stories for the in-between parts.

Also, the song used in this chapter is "If Today Was Your Last Day" by Nickelback. They both created and own the song.

Have a great day everybody and I hope to see you with the next part soon.