Dark rushed up the stairs of the large and luxurious home of Diamond Tiara. When he reached the second floor of the mansion, he was amazed by the giant size of the second floor. The hallway itself, was bigger than his bedroom back home.
Shiny, oak doors lined the hallway walls as it went down both left and right sides. On one side, three doors labeled
Library
Study
Bathroom
the other three doors were what Dark assumed, bedrooms. He opened one that led into a big pink room with a queen bed. This was probably where Diamond slept given it's girly, but on the verge of teen state.
Dark opened the door next to it that was somewhat the same size but more serious in tone. It was dark, and all the shades and windows were closed. A large king bed rested in the middle of the room with the silhouettes of the blinds from the window plastered on the bed comforters.
A large picture hung above the headboard of the bed. It depicted a middle aged stallion, with a serious expression of business on his face. Dark assumed that the stallion in the picture was Diamond's father.
Closing the door, he then moved on to the last door that led to a smaller hallway. Dark was about to enter but heard a familiar voice.
"Curious of what this house holds eh Dark?" Dark turned to see Diamond with damp mane around her shoulders, this time without her trademark tiara to accompany her.
"Uh, yeah. I was just uh, getting the feel of the place you know?" Dark responded sounding dumb.
Diamond stared into his dull gray eyes with her deep blue ones.
'She's actually pretty cute when you get past the bitch layer'
'Shut up! She's just like any other teen mare! She's nothing special!'
'Oh yeah smart guy? Prove it. Look her in the eye, and tell me she ain't pretty'
Dark took the silence as an opportunity to do what his mind told him and stare deep into Diamond's eyes. Her face, with the rapid melting smugness turning more into a more blank and innocent face.
'Okay... I'll give you that. She does look pretty.'
'Told you! You gotta listen to me more puto! You might learn a few things eh?'
'Shut up me!'
Diamond couldn't help but not look away from Dark's gaze. She didn't admit it aloud but he was very attractive. Especially since he and her were teenagers, at that point in time it takes a lot of effort to keep a face zit-less, and a body un-flabby. Dark, was perfect. He was fit and partially muscular, probably from all the years of fighting he's been through. His muzzle was perfectly edged but had a modest curve to it as well, his eyes may have been dull and gray but the way he worked them was enchanting.
Shaking her head from her daze, Diamond finally continued her sentence with smug and all.
"All the family jewels and riches are in the basement and attic in an unbreakable safe if you want to steal those too." Diamond teased.
"No, no it's alright." Dark said in a loud whisper.
"So are you going to stare at me all night? or are you going to shit, shower, and shave then go to bed then get out of my home before sunrise?"
"Heh, try moon-set" Dark responded trying to sound clever without using a Spanish word.
"Moon-set?" Diamond chuckled.
"You know what I mean! Where do you keep your towels?" Dark asked trying to get away from the teasing.
"Oh uh, they should be in a basket in the bathroom Propre did the laundry earlier today so they should all be clean." Diamond responded, but this time without any smugness, sarcasm, or malice in it whatsoever. Without the teasing sound to it, Dark found Diamond's voice to be a little cute.
"Try not to make the bathroom look like a pigpen when you're finished."
Never mind.
"Sure...prick" Dark whispered.
As Dark walked towards the bathroom door, he heard three things.
One was a door opening and creaking.
Then an honest sounding,
"Goodnight."
Then the sound of closed doors.
Dark then turned to his set of doors that led to the bathroom and opened them. He stepped inside to the large, clean bathroom and closed the doors behind him.
~***~
Diamond sat on her bedside, slowly and calmly brushing out her mane with a hoof. After her mane was bushed dry and felt soft as silk, she put the brush in it's designated area and turned out the lights.
She then stepped to her bed and snuggled under the covers. But before getting all situated and ready to sleep, she reached under her large, soft pillow and pulled out a burgundy book with a lock on it. She then reached into a small, hoofmade pouch that was torn into the pillow and pulled out a small key that fit the book's lock.
She opened it to a blank, fresh page and began writing.
'Dear Diary, today has been a very hectic day. Almost aching. I got into a fight, had my tiara stolen and returned by the same young stallion, and now he sleeps under the same roof as I. I would like to mention however Mr. Miyagi's fighting lessons have proven useful and officiant. But, I'm not here to talk about that.
It's Dark Humor. The new colt in school. I can't help but feel that I'm falling... Falling... Growing affection towards Dark. Just today, I forced a kiss on him! How embarrassing! I had to blame it on him, but I know he's not that dumb. I don't know what to do! I want to tease and make fun of him like I do with the Crusaders but, then I want to be respectful to him and give him some sort of professionalism, but then there's that little me inside that wants to, nuzzle, squeeze, and kiss him. I don't know which to do, I feel lost. I feel like I'm to be stuck as a bully. A lonely bully.
Is that my character in this story we call life? A bully? I want what Scootaloo can get with Rumble, I want what Miss Applejack and Miss Rarity share. I want love too! But I've learned that all of daddy's money and wealth can't buy me that. Sure it can buy me a coltfriend, but I want one that I don't have to pay for. Every time I do try to be nice to Dark, I always be stupid and end up saying something insulting. Why can't I be nice for once? What ultimate being created me to fit this role?
Am I being punished? Being punished with confusion and loneliness at the same time? If I am, then please let there be a sign of why I'm being punished! Is it because I'm a bully? Am I being punished because I'm created in such a way?
I realize now, I realize that I want Dark. I want Dark Humor! I... I think I... I love, Dark Humor.'
After finishing up her page, she stuffed the key into her pillow, and slid the book under her pillow.
She then gently laid her head on the pillow and began to try to sleep. But couldn't help but release little whimpers of sadness.
~*Meanwhile*~
Dark never admitted it, but he was one to always take long showers, this time his shower was significantly longer than usual. The water pressure was gentle, but firm. The water, was hot. Not so hot to where it became uncomfortable, but hot enough to ease the muscles and make the body feel loose and calm.
With the towel draped around his neck he stepped out the bathroom to be greeted by Propre with a wide grin.
"Gah! Wha- Oh. Hola Propre."m Dark said being startled by Propre's sudden appearance.
"Hello Dark. I have readied the guest bedroom for you. May I escort you?" Propre asked sounding as hospitable as possible. Dark was almost embarrassed by Propre's overly hospitable attitude.
"Yeah. Sure." Dark replied sounding very shy. Propre seeing his hint of timidness she patted his head with a hoof and said,
"I know, staying the night in a large home can be intimidating at times. But don't you worry child. We are most hospitable here and you have nozing to worry about."
With a small grin, Dark began to follow Propre down the hall towards the door that led to the smaller hallway. About two doors down the hall Propre stopped and turned towards a door. She opened it to a somewhat big room, not as big as Diamond's or her father's room but bigger than Dark's.
He stepped inside and thanked Propre for letting him stay the night. Propre wished Dark a goodnight and closed the door. Leaving Dark to himself in the room.
The bed was a queen sized bed with a brown comforter. Dark slumped onto the bed and washed washed over softness and comfort. Dark let out a sigh of relief. His eyes began to become heavy and he was getting lulled to sleep but the silence and softness of the bed.
But, his eyes quickly shot open and he got up from the bed. He went to the foot of the bed and knelt down. He crossed himself with his hooves and began to pray. He would always pray before he slept. Ever since his mother left, he's done it every night.
"Señor Padre, por favor concédeme buenos sueños mientras duermo esta noche. Rezo para el papá, lo perdonara por sus pecados Señor él es un semental sencillo que no sabe mejor. Rezo por Mamá, por favor, deje que perdonar a mi padre por ser él. Pero sobre todo por favor deje que me perdone, he decepcionarla y soy la razón por la que no podría ser más feliz con el papá. Rezo por Muscle escuálido, rezo por su recuperación y la curación. Rezo por su familia que se preocupan por él todas las noches. Señor, te pido por favor, perdona ... Diamond Tiara Señor Padre. Ella es sólo una yegua joven sencillo, como el resto de nosotros, ella es su hijo. Rezo para que ella duerme bien esta noche y concedo sus buenos sueños.
amén"
As Dark finished his prayer he returned to the left side of the bed and got under the covers. Almost instantly falling asleep.
~***~
Dark's eye's gently fluttered open to the gentle sound of whispers. It was still dark, if Dark didn't know better it'd be about 2:00 AM.
"Dark?" The voice whispered again. Dark turned his head and groaned, missing the bliss of slumber.
"Dark. Dark, are you awake?" The whisper asked, the volume of the voice raising a little. Dark could point out that the voice was female.
"Hmm?" Dark responded. Letting out as much voice his half asleep mind would let him.
With a slow hoof, Dark reached over the the edge of the bed and clicked on a small table lamp that sat on a dresser. As the light filled the room, Dark was surprised to see the pink young mare in his room. Diamond Tiara stood in front of the closed door, her light purple and white mane hung loosely yet gracefully from her scalp.
Since Diamond wasn't teasing or mocking Dark in any way, Dark was able to realize and point out Diamond's natural beauty and grace. The way her eyes had a certain glow to them, or how her face that, without any smugness or sarcasm littering it, she was very pretty. Beautiful even.
"Dark... We, need to talk." Diamond said calmly.
"Okay, sure." Dark responded, not knowing what to say at this point.
Diamond took a slow, calming breath and walked over to the bed and got on. She sat in front of Dark who was now sitting up as well.
"Dark, I... I need to tell you something." Diamond whispered, almost stuttering over her words.
"Yeah Diamond? What is it?" Dark asked, mentally getting ready for any insults that await him.
"Dark, remember when I... Kissed you? When, we were fighting?"
"Yeah."
"I want to be honest and say that I was the one who went for the kiss." Diamond admitted, sounding almost pitiful.
"Gee, you think Diamond?" Dark responded disrespectfully. But to his surprise, he didn't get any insult or tease from Diamond. Instead, she held her head low, never taking her gaze from her hooves.
"Look, I want... I want to start fresh. I want to clean out the closet. I want to be honest with you Dark." Diamond said, still not making eye contact with Dark who was now taking her seriously and deeply believing that she was serious.
"Okay... Then what do you want to be honest about then?" Dark asked.
"See, I want to tell you why I do what I do. Why I bully others." Dark took this as a warning for an incoming long story so he made sure to make himself comfortable and got his ears ready.
~***~
Dark stared at Diamond. Completely feeling bad for the poor filly. She didn't bully because she just felt like it. She didn't bully because she was just bad and an attention hog. But she bullied because she was being neglected and forgotten by her father. He was always busy, he never had time to care for her. Another reason why Diamond bullied, was because she was jealous about the other students and their full potential. They didn't know what their lives could hold. Especially the Crusaders. They didn't have their cutie marks yet so they had the whole world to explore to find their destiny.
What was Diamond's destiny? To be pampered and spoiled for her life, while being remembered as the whiny bitch who always got her way and always made other pony's lives hell.
Diamond wasn't a mean spirited bully who was made to insult others. She was just a lonely, little filly who was jealous of those who could do so much more, those who were more talented than her.
Diamond didn't say anything. For the entire time, she kept her head down. Never looking up at Dark. Dark sat there, staring at the broken down young mare in front of him. He couldn't help but feel pity for Diamond. She was just misunderstood for this entire time. If it were her choice, she could have been the nicest filly in the school.
Dark could hear quiet whimpers from the poor filly in front of him. He's never seen somepony cry in front of him. He felt like he should do something, but what? What could he do?
He did have an idea, but he didn't want to do it. Many voices in his head shouted and yelled in his mind. But one voice, a voice all too familiar only whispered.
'C'mon Puto. Do what I told you'
"Come here." Dark said, stretching out his hooves. Diamond slowly looked up, tears run down her face. Her eyes were read and puffy, the red was almost overpowering the blue coloring of her eyes.
Slowly, Diamond shifted and scooted towards Dark until she was close enough to fall into his embrace. She paused her pursuit and asked,
"Are you sure?"
Dark didn't say anything, all he did was nod his head and wave his hooves towards him. After getting the reassurance, Diamond slowly leaned into his embrace, planting her head on his shoulder. She could feel his hooves wrap around her body, one hoof around her head and neck. The other around her back.
Feeling the warmth of his hug, Diamond began to tear up again. Wishing and hoping that all this wasn't just a dream. She buried her muzzle into the crook of his neck. Dark could feel hot tears run down his neck along with quiet, yet sorrowful whimpers and pouts joining the crying. It almost made Dark begin to cry himself, but he knew that he had to stay strong. His hoof around her back gently stroked her back and he hushed her making "Shh" noises as he went.
"Está bien Diamond, está bien" Dark whispered.
Diamond's cries slowly calmed and her head stayed in it's position for the longest time. She still pondered if it was a dream or not. It could be real, it felt real enough. But, there's no way Dark could be this comforting to a fellow bully and enemy. Would he? Is this all a dream about Dark? Diamond tried shutting her eyes and opening them rapidly, trying all the ways to see if all this was simply a dream.
There, was still one thing that could test if all this was a dream or not. She just didn't want to do it yet. If it was real, it would probably ruin the entire moment and make it awkward. But if it was all a dream, it wouldn't matter. It was a 50-50 chance that Diamond wanted to take.
Then, a small voice in the back of her mind said,
'Do it Tiara. Just test it.'
Diamond slowly lifted her head from Dark's neck and looked him in the eye. Dark's gray colored eyes reflected off of Diamond's blue ones. Before Dark could realize it, Diamond had leaned in and once again, planted her lips on his. This time, more gentle and organized. Dark's eyes went wide from the sudden affection from Diamond Tiara. But, instead of yanking away and getting disgusted he went along with the kiss. Soon later, he melted into her affection.
Diamond caught hint of Dark's smell. He obviously found the good shampoo in the bathroom. His purple mane spelled like pure jasmine. Diamond found it funny that Dark resorted to using female shampoo; more specifically her shampoo. But, she also found it cute and alluring.
Diamond then felt something odd, but was something she's been hoping for. A tongue prodding at her lips from Dark. He kept insisting for his tongue to merge with hers so she had no choice but to oblige.
Opening her mouth, she felt Dark's tongue explore her mouth. Her curious tongue joined his and their tongues danced the dance of love and affection.
Dark fell back with Diamond still atop him. Her felt like the softest fabric a pony could afford, her taste was bittersweet. Just the way Dark liked it.
This show of affection went on for a little while longer before they came up from air. The two lovers got under the covers and began to cuddle each other. Diamond nuzzled and cuddled into Dark's deep black fur, while Dark caressed and stroked Diamond's pink fur. Her face was facing his own and he kept poking her with kisses along her face, cheeks, and neck. Making her moan and sigh in satisfaction.
It didn't take long for the young mare to fall asleep into Dark's arms. Dark looked at Diamond's sleeping face, hearing the cute little snores that escape her mouth. With a quick, gentle kiss on the forehead Dark whispered ,
"Yo también te quiero"