//------------------------------// // Chapter 12: Should I really...? // Story: Tales of a Brony: Love // by YourPrivateNightmare //------------------------------// Chapter 12: Should I really? It’s been a week now, since I started dating Twilight. Nothing really special has happened so far. I just regularly came over to the library and we studied. We also did kissing and stuff, but nothing more so far. Anyway, I had never been that happy before. Until that one day... I woke up like always and went to town. I finally wanted to get Doctor Whooves a date with Ditzy. He wouldn’t get away this time. I decided to take a day off, so I would have more time for the whole setting up thing. Almost forgot to tell you: Rarity helped me a lot with my work (we’re friends now). She got some of her customers from Canterlot interested in my art. I guess, I’m kinda famous now. Anyway, I walked to Ditzy’s house and eventually found the Doc. “Oh, hey Xenos. Haven’t seen you in a while.” He greeted, when he noticed me. I just stood there, looking at him. “Is there a problem? Why are you-“ He stopped. “Please, don’t tell me that you still want to set me up with Ditzy...” “You won’t get away this time.” I said monotonously. “We’ll see about that.” He responded and then tried to run off. However I caught with my magic and held him in the air (I’m better at this stuff now). “That’s unfair.” He moaned. “I’m just doing what I promised to do. By the way I have more experience now.” I said. “More experience? Wait, are you and Twilight...?” he asked. I just nodded. He sighed. “I surrender. Do whatever you want. I won’t resist anymore...” He grumbled. “Wise decision, Doc. Now you’re going to ask her out.” I said. “Wait, what? I can’t ask her out. I’ve never asked a girl, or to be exact: mare, out.” He stammered. “It isn’t that difficult. Just ask her if she wants to go out for dinner with you.” Don’t worry, I will use my ninja-stealth-skills to hide and observe you, to help you when necessary.” I said happily. “Your what now?” “Never mind...” The Doc sighed. Switch to Doctor Whooves “Let’s get this over with...” The Doc thought. “First we have to find Ditzy. Could be difficult, because I have no idea where she could be.” He stated, hoping it would give him time to think of an escape plan. Not that he didn’t like Xenos. They were friends, but this crazy stallion was obsessed with setting him up with Ditzy. “Be honest to yourself, you’ve always wanted it.” In fact he had a crush on Ditzy for quite some time. He didn’t know why, but she made him feel happy. It just felt like they would match perfectly, although Ditzy was the complete opposite of him. He always thought logically and never made a hasty decision. Ditzy, however, acted more spontaneously. Whatever she did, she never thought of the effects it might have in the future. And she was always happy. He had never seen her being sad. He wondered if she was even capable of being sad. “Opposites attract, I guess.” Suddenly Xenos pulled a muffin out of his saddlebags. “I’m prepared for this. Just hold that thing while I’m hiding behind that tree over there. Ditzy will be here in no time.” He said and jumped behind the tree. The Doctor was sceptical. “It’s impossible that she-.” “MUUUUUFFIIIIINS!” Ditzy yelled. “How on earth?” he asked in disbelief. “Oh, hi Doc. You’re going to eat that muffin?” “Uhm...no...actually I just...” he began. He looked around to the tree. He couldn’t see Xenos anywhere. “...I just wanted to give you this muffin. Yes, just this muffin. Now I’m going back to wo-OUCH!” He yelled when suddenly a brief lightning bolt struck his flank. From the corner of his eye he could see Xenos, with a glowing horn and a dunning look on his face. “What now Doc? Going back to woouch? What is this woouch?” Ditzy asked innocently. The Doc sighed. “Actually I wanted to ask you if you would like to-” He stopped. “Come on, just say it!” “- would like to go out with me for dinner.” He finished. He closed his eyes, waiting for her to say something like: “I’m sorry, but I don’t have the time...”. But none of that happened. Instead he just found himself getting hugged by an obviously happy Pegasus mare. “Oh Doctor, that’s so sweet. Yes, I would love to have dinner with you.” She giggled. “Just tell me when and where, okay? See you later.” She said and flew away. Doctor Whooves was still perplexed. Then he heard Xenos chuckle. “I told you it would work.” He said. “And now? Where do I take her? And when?” “Don’t worry. Everything has been arranged already. I reserved a table for you two at the local restaurant. Just be there around 8 o’ clock and summon Ditzy with a muffin.” He calmly explained. “Shouldn’t I wear something...formal? Like a suit or something.” The Doctor asked nervously. “Just wear a tie. You look good with a tie.” Xenos said friendly. Then he turned around to go away. “Wait!” The Doctor called. “Won’t you be there? In case I need some help.” Xenos turned back again and looked at him with a creepy smile. “Don’t worry. I will be watching you...alwaysssssss.” he said then teleported away. Doctor Whooves didn’t know if he should feel happy or frightened. Switch to Xenos I made it. I finally got the Doctor a date with Ditzy. Now I just needed to make sure that it all goes well. So I went to the joke shop to buy a fake moustache. It would be a lousy disguise, but after all Ditzy wasn’t that smart so thought it would be enough. Then I walked to the restaurant. It was only 5 o’ clock, so I decided to kill time by painting something. Finally the Doctor arrived at the restaurant. He looked around nervously (he was wearing a tie!) and then held up a muffin. Minutes later Ditzy landed in front of him. For some reason she was wearing a paper bag on her head... I couldn’t hear what they were talking about, but it looked like they were just greeting each other. Then they both went in. I put the fake moustache on and went into the restaurant too. Fortunately I found a table close to theirs. I placed myself in a way I could have eye-contact with the Doctor without attracting Ditzy’s attention. Then I just watched and listened. Switch to Doctor Whooves Doctor Whooves pulled out the muffin he had bought and held it into the air. “This is ridiculous. It’s physically impos-“ “Hi, Doc!” Ditzy said. “How? How, for Celestia’s sake?” “Uhm...Hi...Ditzy.” He said nervously. “Should we go in?” “Sure” Ditzy smiled. From the corner of his eye he noticed Xenos, following them in a distance. “Wait, is that a fake moustache?” They went in and let the waiter show them the reserved table. He suddenly noticed that Ditzy was wearing a paper bag on her head. “Uhm...Ditzy...there’s a...paper bag....on your head.” He stated carefully. “I know.” She smiled. “That’s my fancy hat.” The Doctor couldn’t help, but smile. “Just like always.” He thought. He saw Xenos sitting on a table in close to them. For some reason he thought he wouldn’t really need his help, but it was good to have a supportive friend. Just in case... Switch to Xenos I observed them for quite some time. It was kinda adorable to watch. They talked about common things and occasionally made jokes. It was not a special date, but they seemed to enjoy themselves. After about an hour I decided that the Doc wouldn’t need my help anymore. I paid and left the restaurant. The Doctor didn’t even seem to notice that I left. That confirmed that he was enjoying the date. I honestly felt happy for him. My heart was full of joy now, and I needed somebody to share it with. So I decided to visit Twilight. When I entered the library, it seemed like nopony was there. “Twilight? Spike? Anyone here?” I called out. “I’m upstairs.” Twilight responded. So I went upstairs. Twilight was lying on her bed, reading a book. When she saw me, she smiled. It was a loving smile. She gave me kiss of greeting. “What have you been doing all day?” She asked. “Nothing important...some drawing, some painting. Ah, and I set Ditzy up with the Doctor.” I tried to sound casual. “You actually managed that?” Twilight asked astonished. “Yeah, it wasn’t that hard...well...except for the fact that I had to force the Doctor to do it. He’s a bit shy.” I answered. Twilight chuckled. Then she looked at me in a strange way. “Something you...want to tell me, Twilight?” I asked carefully. She looked like she couldn’t decide whether to say something or not. “Well...there’s this thing I wanted to...ask you about.” She finally said. “More stuff about human history?” I wondered. “It’s a bit...difficult to explain...you probably should just read this...” She said, and levitated a book in the air. I grabbed it with my own magic and looked at the title. “Biology? Does she want me to study Biology? I don’t mind, but why is she acting that strange. It’s not like it would be that difficult or something...” “Page 42...” Twilight said briefly. I turned to page 42 and started reading. “Pony Biology, Chapter 4: Sexual intercourse. When a...WAIT, WHAT???” I glared at Twilight. Her face had turned red like a tomato and she tried not to look me in the eye. “You...you...want to...like...really do that?” I asked perplexed. Twilight didn’t say anything, but just nodded carefully. I still didn’t know what to do. It’s not like, I never thought about it. Actually there wouldn’t be a problem. She was a Pony, but I was too, so there wasn’t any difference. However It would be my first time as well as hers. Awkward silence. Then Twilight spoke up: “I’m sorry...it’s just...like...the others already....and I’m the only one who is a...and I just wanted to get it over with...and I like you...like you a lot...and it’s...I’m so sorry...” She stammered. “Wait, all the others already...like...did it? Even Fluttershy?” I asked surprised. Twilight grinned a little. “That’s funny, in a way. She was the first of us to...you know. She and BigMacintosh are having a serious relationship for more than two years now, but hardly anyone knows...” I was stunned. Fluttershy? And BigMac? And they really... “Seems like another fan-fantasy has been confirmed.” Then Twilight suddenly started to break out in tears. “I’m sorry, I should have never asked you. I’m such an idiot. We’ve been together for less than a week and I already try to...” She sobbed. I felt bad. Obviously this was kinda important for her. I out my arm around her and tried to solace her. I hated to see her sad. “Come on, Twilight. If it’s important to you, we can...like...try it...I mean if you really want to...” I tried to cheer her up, then realised what I just said. “Wait, did I really just say that?” Twilight looked up, wiping the tears out of her face. Then she lifted the biology book in the air and flipped it open. “I guess, we have to do it like that.” She said, more self-confident now. I looked at the images in the book. There were drawings of Ponies doing...yeah...I wasn’t entirely sure about this whole thing, but there are worse ways to lose your virginity. “So...uhm...how do we start?” I asked. “I don’t know. We could do it like that. You’re like lying on your back and I’m on top.” She responded. Something made me feel like she was considering this whole thing as some kind of scientific experiment. However, I did what she suggested. Then Twilight crawled above me. I looked into her eyes. She seemed to be nervous too. “Uhm...and now?” I asked uncertain. “it says that we have to wait for your-. Oh there it is.” At first I didn’t get what she was talking about. Then I realised that I had a boner. Twilight looked at it, like it was part of one of her studies. It was a bit weird, but also...sort of...sexy. Then she tried to bring herself in the right position. I thought that it would be a bit awkward if I actually watched the whole thing, so I decided to close my eyes. Then I waited for something to happen. I waited...and waited...but nothing happened. “Is something wrong?” I opened my eyes again and saw Twilight looking confused and scared. Then I realised why... END OF CHAPTER 12 Author's note: It's finally here. The next chapter. Sorry that it took so long, but you see it's kind of longer than usual. Anyway, enjoy it and be prepared for the final.