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// Chapter Forty Five: Of Confrontation and Deflation 
// Story: Trixie is Pregnant and It's Twilight's Problem 
// by TheCrimsonDM 
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Chapter Forty Five: Of Confrontation and Deflation



Written by TheCrimsonDM


Twilight had said goodnight to Fluttershy after the fire had completely died out. In the relaxing sound of rain pitter-pattering against the windows she made her way up to the top of the loft and crawled into bed with Trixie. Once inside she snuggled up as the big spoon and breathed Trixie's delightful scent in. She smelled a little of ash and lavender, with a trace of blueberries. 

Trixie hummed to life. "Finally joining me my love?"

Twilight nodded. "Of course. It's late and I need my cuddles."

Trixie wrapped a hoof over Twilight's and squeezed. "Good, that makes two of us."

For a minute or two Twilight lay here. Her body was tired but her mind was racing. The things she'd seen tonight, and the things that Fluttershy said to her had her very, very concerned. If this wedding didn't happen she wasn't sure what would happen. She couldn't imagine two of her friends breaking up and still being... friends. Even if Fluttershy and Pinkie had proven that wasn't the case she was still terrified of the possibility.

Why couldn't every pony just be happy, forever and ever after?

Trixie spoke quietly. "Is something wrong?"

"Maybe... um, Trixie can I ask you a personal question?"

Trixie snuggled a little closer. "You always do, if it's too personal I'll tell you to be quiet like always."

"When you made out with Fluttershy that one time... would you do that again?"

"No."

That was reassuring, not that Twilight was worried about that in the first place. "Do you mind if I ask why?"

Trixie let out a sigh as if the question annoyed her. "Isn't it obvious?"

"I want to hear it."

"Because it would hurt you, and I love you too much to hurt you... that's the biggest reason. The second is, that as fun as that was, I feel that now that I know more about Fluttershy, I wouldn't like it anymore."

"Is it because she keeps staring at your butt?"

"The fact that you noticed that means it must be very obvious. I know what she's trying to do but she won’t succeed. I will not do anything with her."

Twilight nuzzled in. "I know you wouldn't. Is it... creepy to stare at your butt? I like staring at it."

"You can stare because we're dating and I allow it. She cannot because she's dating one of my friends and Rainbow Dash does not like it."

"Oh, that makes sense."

Trixie giggled softly. "You’re so innocent sometimes. You must know all of this inherently but you sometimes sound so surprised by the answers."

"Dating is new to me, there are so many rules, and situations to keep in mind... besides which, I have a bigger question."

"Yes love?"

"Am, am I abusing your trust?"

Trixie's body tensed up. "No, of course not? Why would you say such a thing?"

"It's just that I watched Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash tonight. I think maybe, Fluttershy isn't being very responsible with Rainbow Dash's trust."

"And you aren't upset with me or Fluttershy about her... abuse of that trust?"

Twilight had to think about that for a moment. "No, not, not for the reasons you might think. I trust you not to do something to hurt me. If everypony wants to look at you like you’re sexy and hot, than that just means I have the most beautiful mare in the town to be my special somepony right? So why should I be upset about that?"

"Good opinion, odd but probably healthy."

"But I am upset because what Fluttershy's doing is hurting Rainbow Dash and I don't know how to fix it. Fluttershy is acting like she's... not interested in Rainbow Dash anymore. I don't know why. I’ve never seen Fluttershy like this before."

"Because neither of them are a very good suit. Rainbow Dash is obsessed with Fluttershy, and Fluttershy is... well secretive and manipulative are two words one might use. It was why I gravitated toward Fluttershy at first, because I can relate to both of those traits very well. The longer I stay here though, the less I want to relate to them, the more I'd rather relate to you, or Rainbow Dash, ponies who are usually very honest and upfront about who and what they are."

Twilight nodded. "That makes a lot of sense I guess. I never would have thought of Fluttershy as manipulative though."

"She's a true master of it, that's why."

"I see... and you?"

"Don't tell anypony, but Trixie is a mere student in the ways of manipulation. Perhaps it is best she remains only a student and never becomes a master."

"Maybe... but am I abusing your trust?"

"No, you are not."

Twilight sucked in a quick breath through gritted teeth. "What about with Celestia? You don't love her right? But you’re letting me... do what I want."

Trixie rolled over so that she could face Twilight. Even if they couldn't see each other in the darkness, she could feel Trixie's eyes upon her as the tips of their muzzles touched. "You’re going to pay for making me roll over when I was comfy you know."

"I know."

Trixie adjusted herself. "Listen, Twilight. You are right, I am not the biggest fan of sharing you with Celestia. I am, however, willing to make this sacrifice under the conditions we have already discussed, and should I ever need something from you, I expect you to at least try to do it for me. Not anything stupid, but if it was important to me… I’d expect you to at least consider it."

Twilight swallowed. "Like what?"

"Like letting me shove cucumbers up your butt."

Twilight giggled. "Oh come on, that was... just... fun, right?"

"Yes, but it serves my point. I may ask you to do something for me one day you might not like. Perhaps it will involve breaking me out of jail, or standing up to Celestia for my sake, or killing my dad. Whatever it is, I'd ask you at least try to help me if it is really, truly important."

"Your dad? You never talk about him."

"And it will stay that way. My mom died in child birth and he dipped. All I will say is that I'll be a better magician than he'll ever be. I'll make my birth mother, my real mother, and you proud of me."

Twilight leaned forward and kissed Trixie on the lips. "Too late."

"Is it really?"

Twilight giggled. "I'm already proud of you."

Trixie’s eyes lit up. “R-really?”

Twilight nuzzled her snout. “Of course, mommy is so proud of her sexy little magician.”

Trixie returned the nuzzle. “Tell me more mommy.”

From there, things got a little steamy. Twilight wasn’t entirely positive why Trixie liked to call her mommy, but it always seemed to get her nice and warm. Twilight could live with the consequences  of such a response.


***


Rainbow Dash had laid in bed, awake, heartbroken, and worried. She got into an actual fight with Fluttershy. A fight with her and Rainbow Dash lost. She just lost her nerve completely and backed down. It was by pure luck that she had Fluttershy's attention in the first place, she couldn't risk losing her by something as stupid as Fluttershy wanting to stay awake a little longer right? Rainbow Dash could just, go to bed, by herself, again...

How many times had this happened lately? In the past week alone it felt like she was going to bed by herself more and more. The marriage was coming up soon. That would have to fix things right? After they were married Fluttershy would clearly put more interest back into her. This was just pre-wedding jitters.

They weren't slipping away from each other, not so soon. Not after she finally got what she wanted... she got a mare who would look at other ponies in such a way that should only be reserved for Rainbow Dash. A mare that would want to sleep around if given the choice but had chosen to stay with just her and Pinkie Pie. A mare who had manipulated her and Pinkie both into some kind of three way relationship...

Rainbow Dash grabbed at the sides of her head and kicked her rear legs. She wished she could just go fly. If she could do that then she wouldn’t have to think too hard. 

But that stupid jerk had to go and break her freaking wing... 

Wait, Fluttershy was the one to break it. Fluttershy wasn't a stupid jerk. 

She was just a slutty cheater. 

No, wait she wasn't that either. Rainbow Dash rolled over. determined to get out of bed and, read maybe?

The door opened and she let out a sigh of relief. Finally, Fluttershy could come in here, apologize for the fight and fix it all. She would certainly do that. As Fluttershy closed the door and got onto the bed Rainbow Dash looked over to see her dark silhouette crawl under the cover. Yet... Fluttershy stayed on her side of the bed. It was just a few feet away but it might as well have been miles.

Rainbow Dash eventually had to scoot over and wrap a leg around Fluttershy's waist. Fluttershy laid a hoof over Rainbow Dash's leg and squeezed gently. "Sorry, d-did I wake you? I was trying not to."

Rainbow Dash shook her head. "No, its fine. I can't sleep without you anyway."

"I see." Somehow the way Fluttershy said that was less cozy than expected. Still she inched closer. "Let me help you get to sleep then."

Without warning Fluttershy pressed her lips against Rainbow Dash's. It wasn’t a gentle peck either. It was heavy, hot, and she could feel some tongue trying brush against her lips. Rainbow Dash shrugged. It was a good distraction right. She opened her mouth and let that tongue come in to play. A few minutes went by with a sloppy make out session before Fluttershy pulled away and was gasping for air.

Rainbow Dash was breathing hard too. "Nice."

Fluttershy swallowed. "Hey, Rainbow Dash. Did you ever notice how hot Trixie is?"

And just like that it felt like someone had shoved the entirety of the frozen north up Rainbow's marehood. "No, no I have not."

"She is. She's so colorful, and bright. I just want to, well do things with her."

"Yeah well... please don't."

Fluttershy was quiet for a moment. "What would you do if I did?"

Rainbow Dash's heart sank. This was not a question she wanted to think about, let alone one that she felt Fluttershy should be asking in the first place. "Please, Fluttershy. We agreed to just be you, me, and Pinkie. That’s all I can handle."

"So... if... maybe I were to hold her, you'd be upset with me?"

Rainbow Dash pulled back a little. "Fluttershy, stop."

"What if I kissed her on the lips?"

"Please, Fluttershy."

"And what if, what if you and me made love, and I imagined you were her?"

Rainbow Dash sat upright and reached over to the lamp to turn on the light. "What in tarnation is wrong with you? That's right, I'm using Applejack's swears now. That’s how upset I am."

Fluttershy looked at her. She didn't look sad, or mad, she looked... hungry. "What are you going to do about it?"

"I'm going to ask you to sleep on the other side of the bed is what."

"Oh yeah, and then what?" 

Fluttershy wasn’t getting it. She wasn't in her right mind or something. Whatever it was, Rainbow Dash had had quite enough of it. "Fluttershy, I don’t want to fight with you. Please, just stop this."

Fluttershy blinked. "Rainbow... please, I think I need this."

"Need to pretend that I'm Trixie while we make love?"

"Yes. You can call me Twilight if you want."

Rainbow Dash blinked. She had to play that back a few times in her head to make sure she actually heard it right. She'd heard once that Fluttershy and Pinkie would actually dress up in costumes of each other to make love to themselves, that was heck'n weird alright, but this, this was just insulting. It was also really, really weird. Still the look in Fluttershy's eyes made it clear, this was important to her. Rainbow dash bit her lower lip, looked away for a moment, and then back at her. Could she bite this bullet? Suck up and just... do this? "I... is this what you really want?"

Fluttershy nodded. 

"I... I'll do it once. Just once okay."

Fluttershy's eyes narrowed and she sat up right. "No! You aren't supposed to agree to this."

"Than what am I supposed to do? What do you want me to do? What can I do to be good enough for you?"

"Ugh, Rainbow Dash, you just, need to be you."

"I don't know who I am when I'm with you." 

"And that's the problem!" Fluttershy closed her eyes. "Maybe I really should make out with Trixie again."

Rainbow Dash's eyes widened. "I... what?"

Fluttershy opened her eyes. A wicked smile grew over her lips. "Oh, does that make you mad? Are you mad at me? Disapproving of me? Yes, I made out with Trixie, and it was super hot, and it was sloppy, and all over this bed we're on right now."

Rainbow Dash's stomach was churning. It felt like she ate some of those rotten cupcakes Applejack and Pinkie Pie made once. "You’re just saying that to make me upset. I don't know why, but you just want me to be upset. I clearly did something wrong and your punishing me for it."

Fluttershy slammed a hoof into the bed. "No, I want you to be mad at me. To stand up for yourself and just act like yourself for once. Also... I did actually make out with her on the bed, but that was a long time ago."

Rainbow Dash's head was feeling dizzy all of a sudden. "Fluttershy... why, why didn't you tell me about this sooner?"

"Because I thought you'd be mad at me, but you just look sad."

Rainbow Dash looked away. "I..." She closed her eyes. Enough was enough. Even she couldn't lie to herself at some point. She got out of the bed. "Just, stay in here tonight. I'm going to sleep on the floor out there or something."

Fluttershy watched her. "Aren't you mad at me?"

"I don't even know. I think I'm just, disappointed."

She left Fluttershy in the room alone. This was going to be a long, long night. She also wasn't planning to stay here. She had somewhere safe she could be, Trixie was right. She needed emotional safety, and Fluttershy was anything but safe.