An Apple for Ebony
By misterebony
Based on a comission by StageManager06
 
 
Ebony looked himself over in the mirror. Nearby a few drops of the rainbow potion he had just drank were on the floor, and the vial it was in was rolling on the floor. The transformation had worked.
 
"Well." He said, looking himself over. "I think this will work pretty well."
 
He chuckled at his alteration. Like the immortal who lived with him he now looked very different. Gone were his feline features and his slim build. He was no longer somewhat tall and bipedal. Now he was a small equine with thick black fur. His armbands, which had been given to him to use basic magical skills, now were bands around his forelegs. He still had on his vest and glasses, his mane having a little grey on him.
 
But then he looked at his flank.
 
"What the?" He managed to say. There on his flank was a mark. It looked like a potion bottle but had a smile on it, licking its lips. Ebony chuckled some at it.
 
"Well I suppose that is my talent." He said simply. "Now let's see.... who do I want to visit..."
 
**********
 
Applejack smiled as she looked over the vast apple orchards of Sweet Apple Acres. Abblebuck day had just finished and every last of those sweet, wonderful red bits of goodness were all in baskets ready to sell. Course the Apple family kept a few for themselves for their delicious treats.
 
Applejack walked the orchard as several ponies were helping to load the apples into carts and wagons for the market. She tilted her hat to each one happily as she went. But then she stopped. Something seemed out of place. Amongst the helpers and family members harvesting the crop was a single pony.
 
This pony Applejack had never seen before. He had jet black fur and a mane with a little silver in its blackened hue. On his forehooves were two green bands and he wore a red vest. His small glasses were actually fairly cute, and his flank showed a potion bottle... licking its lips?
 
"What in tarnation?" She asked aloud. Said pony was admiring some of the crop, taking an apple and giving it a big bite, moaning as the juices dripped from his lips. Applejack approached and stamped a foreleg.
 
"Hey, y'all are allowed ta have an apple but dont be stealin from mah orchard!"
 
The pony turned, went wide eyed, and stared slack jawed, dropping the apple. Applejack was taken a bit aback by this and bonked the pony on the head.
 
"Ow!" He said.
 
"Very rude ta stare stranger. Who in tarnation are ya?"
 
The stallion blushed. "Sorry.... I only just got here and.... my name is Ebony. Pleasure to meet you."
 
Applejack watched as the strange pony extended a forehoof. She took it and shook it but kept a leery eye on this newcomer.
 
"So what were ya doin in mah apples?"
 
Ebony chuckled. "I'm a bit of a foodie I suppose. And these apples just smelled so good I had to try one. I must say your apples are delicious!"
 
Applejack beamed a little. "Well we of the Apple family take pride in our orchard."
 
Ebony blinked as she talked, caught on that one bit. Apple. Family. Suddenly images flooded into his mind. Perhaps she...
 
No. Not yet. After all she was too pretty to do that with. Given his rejections by past girlfriends he knew it would be best to take this slower than before.
 
"I can see that." Was all he managed to get out. "Ummm... perhaps you can show me around?"
 
Applejack paused. "Wuh....what?"
 
"Well I am new in town and... I am curious."
 
Applejack smirked. "Sugarcube if you wanted a tour just ask before sneakin on mah property." She motioned for Ebony to follow. As she showed him the farm she explained how everything worked. As she did he asked questions about the farm, the land, and of course the mare herself. Applejack answered the questions out of politeness at first, then with increasing enjoyment as she told her stories.
 
And it did not stop when the tour ended. The two settled by a big apple tree and sipped some fresh juice, talking about how nice the weather was and how the apples could be used.
 
"... whoa Nelly! Gettin mighty late!" Applejack said, realizing that, soon, they had talked most of the day. "Ah reckon ah better go. Gotta help Granny Smith with vittles for supper."
 
Ebony chuckled. "Well perhaps I can call again?"
 
Applejack nodded. "Ah wouldn't mind it at all pardner." She finally said. Ebony hid a slight blush and trotted away, smiling. He headed for Ponyville where he had a little apartment for now, and went right to sleep, too excited from the impromptu date he just had. Initially he was going to meet all the ponies of the little town and... well...
 
But now that plan had changed. Applejack was hard working and kind hearted individual who was honest and rather pretty. And when he walked with her he caught her scent. It was her sweat mixed with apples and it smelled... DELICIOUS. Ebony had relationships before and they did not last so he was leery. But he never felt this way before.
 
He was looking forward to seeing her again. And that thought made him sleep faster to hurry it along.
 
**********
 
The next day Applejack was hard at work again. Her harvest was in and now was the first day to reap the rewards as Granny made some fresh apple tarts for her, Big Macintosh, and of course Apple Bloom. Applejack was eager to head to market to sell her wares, and to say hi to everyone especially her friends.
 
However in the back of her mind she also had that odd stallion on her mind. He was an older one but not too old and was fairly easy on the eyes. She chuckled as she recalled the conversation the day prior. It was some of the most interesting she had recently.
 
"Some ponys got da itch!" Granny said suddenly. AJ went wide eyed.
 
"Eeeeyup." Mac confirmed before AJ could speak. She huffed and downed a whole tart.
 
"Now look here. Ah ain't got no itch or scratch or whatever in tarnation y'all are talkin about."
 
Apple Bloom giggled. "Not even for that dark horse yesterday?"
 
AJ stood up and snorted. "He was just ah curious stallion with blue eyes and ah ain't talkin about this no more." She humphed and walked off to get the cart ready to sell wares. The three giggled.
 
"Three weeks. Tops." Granny said with a knowing smile.
 
"Eeeeeeyup!"
 
**********
 
At the square in Ponyville AJ was having quite a few sales alongside friendly rival Carrot Top. The two tried to outsell each other al the time but were also good friends and occasional drinking buddies with Berry Punch. AJ smiled as she sold another apple pie to a patron and watched the next approach.
 
And she gasped. It was him.
 
"Well. See your one of many talents. Hard working and can cook." Ebony chuckled, breathing in the scent of fine pastry.
 
"Ebony?" Applejack said, blushing some. "What are y'all doin here?"
 
Ebony smiled and forked over some bits. "Just buying a snack. Have any fritters?"
 
Applejack nodded. "Best in all Equestria!" She slid three his way. He popped one in whole and chewed, swaying some.
 
"Mmmmmm.... delicious." Ebony gave a lick of his lips. "I love the taste of apples."
 
Applejack blushed deeper red. "Well... uh.... its mah granny's special recipe. Ah just sell em. "
 
"I doubt that. I bet you cook real well." Ebony smacked his forehead inwardly at the corny line. But Applejack didn't seem to notice.
 
"Ah can hold my own. And you? What's yer talent? Ah mean a hungry potion for a cutie mark is kinda unusual."
 
Ebony smiled. "I'm an alchemist. I make all kinds of potions. You think of it I can do it." He hmmed. "Say, you showed me your work yesterday, how about i show you some of my potions before you head home?"
 
Applejack nodded. "Ahll meet you by the park area. You can show me there." She said. He nodded and went to get some potions, while Carrot Top gave an envious smile.
 
"Has to be the hat." She said, selling some carrot cake to some fillies.
 
*************
 
"And this one can turn things into gold. I have to confess I used it to make the bits I had since I am not from around here."
 
Ebony was showing off several of his potions as the two shared some sandwiches, and AJ was mildly impressed. So far he had allowed a mouse to speak to them, turned into a colt, and even made his body rather muscular for a bit. The gold potion was his least favorite but he smiled at how she reacted to seeing pebbles turn into the golden goodies.
 
"You and Zecora musta been related at some point." Applejack said with a giggle. Ebony scratched the back of his head.
 
"I doubt that to be honest. Believe me when I say this is not my actual form. But I kinda like being a p-"
 
"Wait. Your not a pony?" Applejack said, curious. "Then why'd ya become one?"
 
Ebony shrugged. "Let's just say I have friends who met you, and they told me about you. Hence my being here as a pony. And I do not regret it."
 
Applejack nodded softly. "Well ah think your a right fine pony. Could use your help on the farm if you like, might give ya a chance to meet my kin."
 
Ebony nodded. "I'd love to."
 
And that was how it began.
 
**********
 
For the next few weeks time went fast and not at all. Applejack and Ebony got together often as they could, and Ebony met Applejacks family, who easily welcomed in afterward. The duo were together a lot, even when Applejack went to see her friends, who Ebony got to know quickly (especially Pinkie Pie thanks to that party she threw.) Life was glorious.
 
And then one day, Ebony decided it was time. As the pegasus ponies began to prepare the clouds for the first snowfall, Ebony settled into his newly made home on Ponyvilles outskirts, thanks to the help of fellow alchemist Zecora. It was a cozy cottage with the focus being a massive kitchen and an alchemy lab.
 
"Its time." He said. He pulled a particular book from the shelf. It had on it a clear title.
 
How to Cook Ponies.
 
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"Ebony, ya ok? Yer shakin like a leaf!" Applejack said as they walked to his cottage. Ebony was nervous. He was about to... going to.... he had to do this. He had to have her. And if she still liked him...
 
He swallowed. Here goes nothing, he thought to himself.
 
"Applejack." He began. "Do you like me?"
 
Applejack smiled. "Ah sure do!"
 
"No." Ebony said, stopping and facing her. "Do you.... like me?"
 
Applejack ahhhhed some and realized what he meant. She thought about it and nodded slowly. "Yeah."
 
Ebony swallowed slowly. This was it. "Then I need to show you something. You can leave afterward... but please let me explain."
 
Applejack was puzzled but nodded. Ebony said nothing more as they reached his home and opened the door. And AJ could only stare.
 
There on the counter in the massive kitchen was a large pan, as big as a pony. Beside it was all kind of vegetables and a shiny red Macintosh apple. A roaring fire was going in the oven, ready to cook whatever was placed inside. Beside it was a vial labeled "reformative" and a book, opened to a recipe.
 
Applejack froze as she saw it. It said "roasted mare".
 
She looked to Ebony. Then the book. Then Ebony. Ebony sighed.
 
"In my full form I am a feline. A predator. As a meat eater I eat other things. But I reform my food with the reformative you see there. I even have a potion for making it painless." Ebony paused. AJ did not speak. "I love you AJ, and because I do I want you to know me as I am... and for what I want. I will only ask once, and you can say no. Applejack... may I eat you?"
 
Applejack stepped closer to the counter. She was still in shock. He wanted to eat her? Had it been an act to lure her here? Was he crazy? Evil?!
 
She smiled and looked back. "Ah admit ah am shocked... but not surprised. Besides y'all should see a certain other couple. So it don scare me none. Hell I'm kinda intrigued." She climbed on the counter and Ebonys blood left him, his heart not beating it seemed as she moved slowly. "Yall been honest with me so ah dun have no reason ta doubt. So.... eat me."
 
Ebony walked over. "Your sure?"
 
Applejack nodded... then kissed him for the first time. Ebony held the kiss, tasting her.
 
She was delicious!
 
"Alright.... then let's get you roasted. And thanks AJ."
 
Applejack smiled. "Just one catch. Next time ah wanna be an apple pie, kay?"
 
Ebony nodded. "With pleasure."
 
 Another kiss and he set to work. He used violet honey for the initial glaze, and added fresh sage and oregano. Potatoes and carrots were placed around the juicy applebucker, and she began to moan as he rubbed the glaze in after. Then came the potions, which she drank with delight, followed by the apple being jammed into her mouth and a carrot in her rump. Prep was simple but complete, and it took a bit to finish. Finally, he took her hat off and shaved her mane, kissing one last time before stepping back.
 
"I have waited so long for this. Since I first saw you I knew.... I knew you would not say no. Thank you Applejack."
 
Applejack moaned and winked, as the top of the roaster was set on, and Ebony pushed her into the oven. Applejack screamed out, but not in pain, rather in orgasmic pleasure. She suddenly realized this was going to be a pattern for their relationship.
 
She went unconscious realizing she WANTED it.
 
Ebony pulled her out soon after and set her on the table to cool. He was so glad he had those bracers on his arms, which allowed simple levitation magic. It made his work here easier... as well as making things like this possible. He sniffed the air and drooled at Applejacks scent, her form now golden brown and steaming. With a smile the dark pony began to eat, biting into her flank. How he moaned at her tender, juicy flavour. He ate that night with delight, promising himself next time to swallow her whole.
 
"Applejack I have a hunch this will be a wonderful relationship. I might let you eat me sometime so you can feel the joy your bringing me now." He said, chewing her foreleg. "But for now relax and enjoy the feeling of being my meal."
 
Barely conscious yet still able to feel, all she could do was just that. And it felt amazing. Was this what sex was like? No... it was better... she felt intense pleasure with every bite. Sweet Celestia! Talk about friends with benefits!
 
*************
 
Applejack got home late that night, still a little hung over from the experience of utter bliss. But she straightened up as Granny Smith sat in the chair, smiling.
 
"So... how was it?"
 
Applejack blushed. She finally gave a small grin and walked by.
 
"Wonderful." She said. She went to the steps to her room.
 
"Next time tell him to use my apple pie recipe."
 
Applejack was wide eyed but Granny Smith chuckled.
 
"Don need ta say anythin sugarcube." She said as she walked to Applejack. "In my youth it was me in that oven for a cute chimera. Best friends still we are. And he treats you right. "
 
Applejack blushed.
 
"So why are ya here igit! Git back there first thing and have a winter with that special somepony! Yall got mah blessing."
 
Applejack smiled. "Ya sure?"
 
Granny hugged Applejack. "Sure as I'm an apple. And dun worry bout the chores none. Ah know yall both help later. So go have some fun."
 
Applejack returned the hug. "Ah love ya Granny."
 
"Love ya too Applejack."
 
***1 week later***
 
Applejack smiled in the warm apple filling as the pie top was placed on. She chuckled as she sat there, Ebony looking her over with hungry eyes.
 
"I should have done this first." He said. Outside snow was falling gently but inside was warm and cozy. Soon to be much warmer for one. "How is it my pretty apple pie?"
 
"Ah hafta admit this is right cozy!" Applejack said. "But yall sure you dont need any more sugar?"
 
Ebony kissed her future dinner. "Your more than sweet enough without it..... sugarcube."
 
The two shared a passionate kiss as Ebony set her in the oven, baking her into a tasty apple pie with a cute hat on top. Now if it ended there it might just be a happily ever after.
 
But as he finished his meal he heard the door open... and saw rainbow dash, wide eyed at the remnants of his feast and his super fat belly.
 
"Ehehehehe.... I can explain...."
 
 
 
*To be continued...*