Page 51 of Celestia, Year Four

"For the average shifter not to notice."

"Hmph. Whatever."

"You hate admitting stuff."

"So do you," Odion argued.

"So… you did keep the doll. Makes sense now.”

"What?"

“Is Momo a representation of it? She looks exactly like it."

"When did you even meet Momo?"

"When she randomly dropped in during our meeting with everyone and kidnapped Arielle."

"Oh… ya. My bad. She does that."

"She's cute."

"NEIGH!!" I called out and stretched out my wings.

I'll just leave them.

"Ah. Wait, Celestia," Odion called out, but I began to move.

I heard him curse. "Bye Orion! I'll protect her. Do your part and go home! Pixie boy is annoying when he’s all emotional and shit."

"Will do," Orion replied.

I was already in the forest when Odion caught up and stood in front of me to stop me. "Easy, Celestia."

"Neigh."

"Sorry, I took so long. You're tired," Odion whispered and wrapped his arms around my neck to hug me.

Even though I wanted to move, I stayed in place. Odion showing his gratitude felt nice, and even if I was exhausted, I'd savor every second of his affection.

"Let's go back," Odion encouraged.

I closed my eyes and rested my head on his shoulder, staying in place.

"Want to shift back?"

"Neigh..."

"You'll be fine. I've put the barrier ba-"

I began to shift before he finished his sentence.

The shift from unicorn to human always left me drained and very naked, which was rather annoying, but the heaviness on myback was what was bothering me now, contributing to my loss of balance.

"I got you," Odion whispered, catching me in his arms and allowing my body to rest against his.

He lowered us to the ground, and I felt a cloak wrap around my body.

Letting out a weak moan, I needed to concentrate long and hard before I retracted my wings that had lingered after my shift, retreating into my back cooperatively.

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