The Mighty Lion Chapter Two.

>You're broken from your dreams by a sudden impact on your chest.
>Quickly sitting up, you see Leo staring up at you, smile on her face.
"The hell was that!?"
>"I was waiting for you to wake up, but... I got impatient..."
"Aren't lion’s patient?"
>"I waited 4 hours."
>Glancing at the clock, you see it is currently noon.
"Wait, you've been waiting since eight? Why didn't you just wake me up?"
>She starts shifting nervously. "Well... I said I wasn't going to do anything to you while you slept... and I meant it! But you weren’t waking up... so I thought that if I just jumped on you, that wouldn't be considered fooling around with you..."
"...You just liked watching me sleep, didn't you?"
>"...Yes..."
>Sighing, you ruffle her head. "You're a weird pony, you know that?"
>She's nuzzling into your hand. "That's because I'm a lion, not a pony."
>Rolling your eyes, you put your legs over the side of the bed.
"We'll leave in a little. I need to get dressed."
>She cocks her head. "Where we going?"
>You start putting on a pair of new pants.
"I need to stop by a few places before we can eat. That will take a little bit."
>You finish putting on your pants and get a fresh shirt on.
>You make your way to the bathroom, and Leo follows.
>"So, where are we going?"
>You're fixing up your hair while you answer.
"Well, first I need to get some supplies, mainly food, so we'll be stopping by Applejack's stall in the market. Luckily that's on the way to Twilight's, the next destination."
>"Two of the new elements? Nice, I've been meaning to meet them."
>You finish grooming and leave the bathroom.
>Getting a pair on a pair of socks, you finish getting dressed by putting your shoes on.
>You stand and stretch your back, popping it.
"Alright, let's go."
>You say, waving to Leo.
>"Can you carry me?"
>Picking up a backpack, you look at Leo
"...Why should I? Last time, you were getting off on the back of my neck."
>"Hey, at the time, I was already hot and bothered; I already got that out of me when I woke up. Oh, and you might want to change the sheets."
"...Gross..."
>You say, after putting on the bag.
>"So, will you carry me?"
>She's jumping around excitedly, looking at you."
>Sighing, you think that if she already got it out of her, she wouldn't do it on your back again.
"Fine."
>"YAY!" She says, as you turn around to let her jump up.
>You feel her make contact with your back, then her head resting on yours.
>She's nuzzling your head while letting out a soft purring sound.
>You open the door, and lock it, setting on your way to the market.
>Her constant purring brings up something in your mind.
"You remind me more of a cat than a lion..."
>"Well, last time I acted like a lion, I scared off my last mate... so I adopted this to try to be less scary. I used to be able to change into a full lion, but I haven't done that in so long, that I doubt I could anymore."
"Wait, last? How many have you had?"
>"Only three." she says flatly. "Like I said, it's rare for me to like someone, and I mean it."
"Well, damn. That's more than me... I think..."
>She shakes her head. "No, it's not."
>Wait, what?
"What did you just say?"
>"You've bedded with more, like 5. I think. I can't really tell other details about a Leo's past, other than their birth dates and birth name."
"You know my real name!?"
>"You feel her nod. "Yup, but I won't give it up. I doubt you'll take it back, and ponies seem rather fond of your current name."
"Come on, tell me! Please? I'll do anything to know who I am!"
>"Anything..?" she says, a hint of lust in her voice.
>You gulp, regretting what you said.
"Yes."
>You feel her move, and then whisper her terms into your ear. You blush.
"...Fine. But only if you tell me EVERYTHING you know about me."
>"Deal. I’m looking forward to 'dinner' tonight... oh; I should also mention that I don't really eat. I mean, I can if I want, but I don't really have the need."
"So... I'm going to be the only one eating?"
>"I said I can if I want... it's usually meat though."
"You are a weird pony..."
>"How many times do I have to say I'm a lion!"
"Say what you want, you just look like a pony in a lion costume."
>She bites down on your head, slightly harder than she normally does.
"Ow!"
>"Call me a lion from now on!"
"Okay! Yeesh, just don't bite me again."
>The conversation dies down after that, as you listen to Leo's happy purring.
>It's kind of soothing, once you get used to it.
>It's not long until you arrive at the market. You quickly make your way to AJ's stand.
>You're greeted by the girl herself. "Why, it's mighty fine to see ya today, Anon! What can I get you?"
"Two pounds of apples, please. Want anything, Leo?"
>"Nah, I don't eat, remember?"
"Oh, yeah. Just the two then."
>AJ gives you a worried look.
"...What?"
>AJ: "Who're you talking to..?"
"Leo. Ya know the po- lion... that's riding on my head?"
>L: "Oh... I think now would be a good time to say that only Leo's can see me."
>You look up, look at Leo's face.
"Now you tell me!"
>AJ: "Anon, you okay?"
"Yeah, JUST PEACHY!"
>L: "Hey, Anon, mind putting me in front of her?"
"Why, to make me look even more insane?"
>L: "No, to make you seem slightly saner."
>Grumbling to yourself, you awkwardly pick Leo off your back and hold her in front of AJ.
>Applejack has an incredibly worried look on her face.
>You see Leo's front hoof change into a paw of a lion, and a claw come out.
"Uhhh... Leo, what're you doing?"
>Leo quickly scratches AJ's forehead, leaving a small scratch.
>AJ: "Ow, what the h... What the buck."
>She's looking at Leo.
>AJ: "You weren’t there a second ago."
>L: "I was. You're just not a Leo. Zodiac's are funny like that."
>She looks at you. "You can put me down now."
>You set her on the ground, but she jumps back up on your back, assuming her former position.
>AJ, while still looking shocked, starts to giggle a little.
"What?"
>AJ: "You two look cute together..."
"Can I just get my damn apples?"
>AJ: "Hehehe, sure." she chuckles out, setting a bag of apples on the stand.
>AJ: "That'll be seven bits, or an hours work at the farm."
"Short handed again?"
>AJ: "Yeah. It's applebucking season, and we need all the help we can get."
>You put seven bits on the stand, and pick up your apples.
"I'll think about it, as long as you don't have me kicking the trees, there'd be no problem."
>AJ: "Ah remember. It was funny ta watch, though."
>You roll your eyes and wave good bye.
>L: "Have a nice day!"
>AJ: "Ah hope things work out between you two!"
>You turn back and yell out. "We're not dating!"
>AJ: "Sure yer not!" she laughs out.
>You turn back around, resuming your walk to Twilight's.
>J: "She seems nice. Smart too!"
"She's kind. Stubborn as a mule... Oh, no offense..."
>Mule: "None taken."
>L: "Where did..."
"Don't ask. He seems to be everywhere, yet no where at the same damn time."
>L: "Huh."
>It's not long until you arrive at Twilight's.
>You knock and open the door.
"Twilight! It's me, Anon!"
>There's no reply.
>Instead you see Spike walk down the stairs.
>S: "Hey Anon, Twilight's out now, but she'll be back soon. Uhh, who's your friend?"
>Leo hops down off of your back and walks up to spike.
>She sticks a hoof out. "Hiya, I'm Leo! Nice to meet you!"
>Spike shakes her hoof with a claw. "Leo... where have I heard that name before?" he mumbles.
>For whatever reason, Leo doesn't answer.
>Instead, she just walks back over to you, and sits next you, rubbing your leg with her head.
>Spike gets a sly grin on. "When did you get a mare friend, Anon? I thought you still had the 'You're a pony, I'm a human' mindset?'"
"I do. Leo here's just a friend of mine." you say, as you pet her head.
>L: “It helps that I’m not a pony. I’m a lion!”
>S: "Riiiggghht..."
"Just tell me when Twilight will be back?"
>He looks at the clock. "Right...  about... now."
>The door opens, and Twilight walks in, her saddle bag full of books.
>TS: "Ah, Anon. What did you want? Your session isn't until later tonight..."
"I came by to cancel that. I have plans for tonight."
>S: "It has something to do with that mare on your leg, doesn't it?"
>L: “Lioness.” she says, correcting spike.
"Yes, it has something to do with Leo."
>TS: "Leo? Mare on his leg?"
>L: “Lioness.” She says slightly more irritated and as if Twilight could hear her.
>Twilight walks around you, tying to spot Leo.
>Leo starts to chuckle.
>TS: "I don't see anypony, Spike."
>S: "You don't see a pony dressed in a lion suit? She's right there, Twilight."
>He points to Leo.
>L: “I’m a lion.”
>Twilight looks directly at Leo. "I see nopony... wait, did you say lion suit?"
>She takes off her saddle bags and rushes over to a shelf.
>She pulls out a seemingly random book, and flips though it.
>TS: "Ah-ha!" she says, rushing back over.
>She stops next to Spike, and shows him the book.
>TS: "Is that what she looks like?"
>Spike nods, and Leo pounces on him.
>Twilight drops the book, and Leo turns to look at it.
>L: "Hey, I look nothing like that!"
>TW: "Spike, are you okay!?"
>S: "Hey, get off of me!"
>L: "Oops, sorry." she says, as she steps off Spike.
>TS: "Leo is a Zodiac. Only ponies born under the sign of Leo can see it."
>S: "Uhm... Leo is a mare. I can see her plain as day..."
>L: “How many times do I have to say I’m a lioness?”
>TS: "Zodiacs are ambiguous by nature. They can take on what ever gender they want."
>L: "I prefer being a LIONESS.” She says, emphasizing on lioness, “and the sex is much more interesting than being male," she says, eying you.
"Ohhh, no. You said you got that out of you." you say, waiving your hands out in front of you.
>L: "I did." She says, grinning.
>Twilight, ignoring your little tangent, had picked up the book and had read though it a little bit.
“I… well… you see…”
>L: “Oh, for the love of…”
>Leo walks up to twilight, changes her hoof into a paw, and scratches Twilight on her leg.
>L: I made a-"
>Twilight interrupts Leo, by jumping back, and squealing.
>She calms down, and is soon running around Leo, examining her.
>This goes on for a few minutes, before Twilight stops, and writes a few things down on a scroll.
>L: "You done yet?"
>TS: "Yes... I suppose..."
>L: "Okay, so, I made a deal with him. The deal is, he shows me a good time, I'll tell him EVERYTHING I know about him. It's not much; I can tell you both that."
>TS: "What!?"
>Twilight rushes up to you and starts screaming at you. "Why did you agree to those terms?!"
"I did say anything... besides, if I can get information about myself by having sex, which I've been without ever since I've gotten here, I don't mind."
>TS: "I do!"
"Why do you care what I do?"
>TS: "Because I'm your friend. I worry about you..."
"... I know, Twi, but this is one of my few chances to learn about myself! Are you going to deny me this?
>Twilight starts to fidget and mumbling quietly, just out of earshot.
"You say something, Twi?"
>"It's.. just... well... you just can't!"
"That's an excellent reason there, Twi... Come on Leo, lets go."
>You start to walk to the door, when you hear Twi call out.
>TS: Anon, wait. Maybe...maybe you don't need to find out about your past life. Maybe you're here because you're here and your past doesn't matter so much. If you do this, if you find about... about your past self...it will change you, Anon...and...and I don't want you to change...I like who you are now..."
>You look at Twilight for a few seconds before talking.
"I doubt I'll change all that much, Twi. It'll be fine. Trust me, will you?"
>TS: "...I will... But promise me you'll still visit?"
>You smile. "Of course."
>Turning back around, you walk out with Leo.
>Once you close the door, Leo speaks up. "She likes you."
"..."
>L: "I think she's cute."
"..."
>L: "... You knew she liked you, didn't you?"
"Let's just get dinner... Is there a way for you to make everyone see you? I don't want to look crazy talking to myself..."
>L: "Yeah... But it's tiring..."
"Would you be able to maintain it for an hour?"
>L: "Only an hour? Sure, that's easy enough."
>You hear her grunt a little, and then she starts to glow a little.
>Her costume seems to be the source of the glow.
>It's getting REALLY bright, like... Celestia has nothing on this.
>You shield your eyes, until you feel a tap on your arm.
>You lower your arm and see Leo with out her costume on.
>She's smiling, and shuffling.
>She looks nervous.
"You okay...?"
>L: "It's been a long time since I removed that thing..."
"...So. Wait. The costume keeps you invisible?"
>L: "No, it just makes me stick out. I learned last time to take it off when I let everypony see me..."
"So, you're just cold?"
>L: "Not really... I feel safe in that thing."
"...You're a demi-god... and a fursuit makes you feel safe?"
>She shrugs. "Let's not waste anymore time. Let's get going... can I get a ride?"
"Well, you've been riding on me all day... What do you think?"
>L: "...Yes?"
>You turn around and crouch down.
"You're right."
>You feel her jump up on her usual spot, and rest her head on you.
>L: "On ward, Anon! To food!"
>Rolling your eyes, you start on your way to the restaurant you had decided on.
>It's a diner that was fun by a griffon, so there was meat. Not really a fancy place, but the food there was amazing.
>It's a short walk to the diner, about ten minutes.
>There's never a line, so it's easy getting a seat.
>Leo is looking around the room, looking at everyone and everything.
>L: "Not bad... I'm happy you didn't choose a fancy place..."
"I don't do well with fancy, and I don't think there's a fancy place here that serves meat."
>She looks at you. "They serve meat! YAY!"
"I thought you said you didn't eat?"
>L: "I can if I want. Steak sounds great right now..."
"Okay, you're already decided on what you want?"
>She nods rapidly, a little drool coming out of her mouth.
>You flag down the waiter.
>He's a young stallion; you've seen him here before.
>W: "What'd you like?"
"I'd like... two 12oz steaks, medium rare."
>He nods.
>W: "And you miss?"
>L: "I'd like the same as him..."
>The stallion looks slightly shocked, but shrugs it off and writes it down.
>W: "Your food will be done in about 10 minutes."
>He leaves, and you look at Leo.
"Now, I'd like to know a little about you."
>She shrugs. "What's there to know? I'm a zodiac. I'm a mare, a pretty darn cute on at that."
"I know you're not a mare."
>She pouts. "You prefer stallions, eh?"
>You hear her grunt, and see her body change.
>It's bulkier, bigger, and more defined, muscle wise.
>L: "This more to your tastes?"
>Sh... He said, voice deeper than your own."
"...Change back, please."
>L: "I knew you'd see it my way."
>He grunts, and changes back into a she.
>You look around, and hope that no one saw that.
>Looks like no one did...
"Could you not do that? Someone might see you..."
>L: "Fine... So what'd you wanna know?"
"I don't know... Little things about what makes you... you? Hobbies and stuff."
>L: "Hmm. I like the dark... Oh, I enjoy a good ball of yarn!"
"...So, you like things a cat would?"
>L: "Hey, I also like going to walks... I prefer it to the way zodiacs can travel."
"How do the normally travel?"
>L: "Well... we just focus on the place we want to be, and bam, you're there."
"So. Teleportation?"
>L: "I suppose... Except that we don't get tired from it. It just makes me feel a little.. out of it. I don't like it."
"Huh."
>L: "What else you wanna know?"
"You said you had past mates? Hell, you said you had mates. You don't have kids, do you?"
>L: "Yes. I had paste mates. And no, I don't have kids. I don't think I can have kids."
>You sigh.
"That's a good thing to know."
>She leans in and whispers into your ear. "That means you don't need protection."
>She chews on your ear a little.
>You put your hand on her face and push her back into her seat.
"When we get back, treat me as you wish. But for now, keep yourself under control."
>She pouts, and crosses her front hooves. "You're no fun."
"You're the one who wants to have sex with me."
>L: "You're the one who wants information..."
>The two of you stop talking when you see the waiter come back with the food and water.
>He sets it down, and walks away.
>Leo is visibly drooling over the plate.
>You see her bones move and reposition, forming her paw.
>You also see her form the canines in mouth by melding a few of her teeth together.
>She puts a paw on her plate, and starts ripping into the steak.
"I thought you didn't want to attract attention..." You say, cutting into your steak.
>Leo looks up at you, and starts talking with a full mouth. "Ish don't"
>Bits of steak fly out of her mouth.
"... I'd say a pony that is eating a steak like you are, would bring attention to them..."
>You look around, and see the waiter staring at your table.
>You point your thumb at him.
"Look at the waiter; he looks scared out of his mind."
>She looks up from her food, and waves a paw at the waiter.
>He comes over.
>W: "Is there something you need... miss?" he said, voice shaking.
>L: "Can I get *gulp* some salt?"
>W: "S..sure..."
>He walks away, and returns a few seconds later with the salt.
>W: "He-here."
>L: "Thanks!" she says, grabbing the salt with a paw.
>You look to the waiter.
"Sorry if she's scaring you... Leo over here, it seems, doesn't know her manners."
>L: "Hey, wash that supposed tah mean?" she says, mid chew.
>W: "You... have an interesting marefriend, sir...”
"She's not my marefriend..."
>W: "Sure..."
>He walks away, and leaves you two be.
>The rest of the meal went by pretty fast.
>Leo finished the steaks before you, as she ate them mostly whole.
>You pay the bill of 10 bits, and depart with Leo on your back.
>Before picking her up, you noticed that she was sweating, despite the cool tempeture of the room.
>Walking out the door, you decided to ask what's wrong.
"You... you okay? You're sweating up a storm..."
>"Yeah..*pant* I'm fine... *pant* Just tired... Can I stop being *pant* visable?"
"Yeah, want me to set you down?"
>"N-no... I'm fine."
>There's a flash of light, and she's back in her suit.
>She sighs a sigh of relief. "That's better... I'm out of shape to not be able to hold that for an hour..."
>You chuckle to yourself.
>You feel her ajust herself on your back, placing her head right next to your ear. "It's time... I can't wait to get back to your place for some fun..."
>She starts to nibble on your ear.
>You gulp.
>You know what you said back at Twilights, about how you're too pent up...
>But.. this moment could wait a little longer...