Twilight made her way over to Carousel Boutique by skipping and humming a playful tune for her weekly sessions on Equestria's latest hot juicy gossip and love lives. It had been a while since her last one and this time the session was taking place over at her friend's house.
When she arrived, she was about to knock on the door when someone called out for her.
''Twilight!'' came a familiar voice, and in Twilight's view came the Princess of Love. ''I'm so glad you could make it! It's been a while since we've had these.''
''I know, right?'' Twilight agreed, hyped. ''I'm so excited to hear what's hot in Equestria!''
Cadence giggled. ''Well, let's get inside. Auntie Celestia will be arriving shortly.''
Twilight nodded and finally knocked on the door where it opened seconds later to reveal their friend with a beaming smile. They went inside and were offered cups of tea for each.
''It certainly has been a long time,'' Rarity said, then turned to Twilight, batting her eyelashes. ''So, Twilight, how's your love life been going?''
Cadence giggled at Twilight's intense blushing.
Then the latter was saved by knocks coming from the door. Rarity perked up and made her way over to retrieve it and in her view, there was the Princess of Equestria herself.
''Good morning, Rarity,'' Celestia greeted with a smile as she was being led in, Rarity had also offered her a cup. ''So what were you all talking about without me, hm?''
''Nothing really...'' Twilight sheepishly replied, trying to hide her blush.
''Well, I asked Twilight if she—'' Rarity was cut off when Twilight zipped her mouth closed.
''Princess Celestia!'' Twilight exclaimed, facing her former mentor. ''Anything new?''
Celestia made slurping noises from drinking her tea before putting her cup down on the table.
''Not quite. Well, Luna did get into a heated argument with a guard. Ugh, the nerve ponies have these days!''
''Ooh.'' Twilight seemed intrigued to know more.
Cadence nudged Celestia, and the latter asked: ''How about you, Twilight? I've heard from a little birdy that you've been getting close with my old student.''
Twilight and Rarity both gasped, and the former exclaimed: ''Cadence!''
''I've only told Auntie!'' Cadence protested. ''No one else. That counts, right?''
Twilight smacked a forehoof to her forehead.
''You must tell us more!'' Rarity squealed, shaking her friend by the shoulders.
The younger alicorn in the room gave out a sigh in defeat. ''Well, Spike and I did a bet that while I retrieve my crown I will also get over Cadence. Flash and I slept together just to see if there was a spark similar to the one I had when I kissed Cadence. Sunset and I then fell in love, and...''
''Soulmate material!'' Cadence interrupted with an exclamation, clapping her hooves in delight. She hugged Twilight. ''I'm so proud!''
Rarity's eye twitched. ''Are you kidding me? Me, still not having somepony, but YOU?!''
Twilight sheepishly tittered as she rubbed her hoof. ''Sorry, Rares.'' She turned to Celestia who seemingly spaced out. ''Celestia?''
''Hm?'' Celestia murmured, then perked up to reality. ''Oh! Yes, I'm so happy for you, Twilight.''
''Thanks.'' Twilight blushed mildly. ''But while I extended Starlight's stay in the other world, the real reason was that I knew Sunset would try to hit on her. I also wanted to experiment with sex in this world so I... hooked up with Trixie.''
''You WHAT?!'' Rarity shouted, hooves flung to her head. ''But why?! Why Trixie of all ponies? You could have, I don't know, done it with one of your friends! I'm sure Rainbow Dash wouldn't mind, seeing the ruffian pony she is.''
Twilight shrugged. ''I promised Trixie to get close with her and I also wanted to see how Great and Powerful she was in bed, and surprisingly, I was amazed by how the results have turned out.''
Rarity didn't make a sound and instead had her eye twitch. Cadence knew that this was the time when she would move the couch into view where Rarity fainted on top.
A few minutes later, Rarity's eyes fluttered open as Cadence waved a fan over her. She could feel her face feeling pale and she felt faint.
''Wha...? What happened?'' she weakly asked, then looked around. ''Oh! My dear. I fainted again during one of our sessions, haven't I?''
''We're used to it by now,'' said Twilight as she shrugged her shoulders.
Rarity visibly relaxed on her couch and released a sigh. ''I'm so sorry.''
''It's quite all right,'' Celestia said, smiling understandingly. ''I would react the same way, to be honest.''
''Not really,'' Twilight muttered to Celestia, but the latter shushed her down.
Rarity touched her forehead, then looked at Twilight. ''If you don't mind me asking, dear, but is your relationship with Sunset open?''
Twilight blinked. ''Pardon?''
''Are you and Sunset in an open relationship?'' Rarity asked again with clarification. ''You know, a relationship where both partners agree they have sexual relations with others.''
''I... I don't know,'' said Twilight which was quite surprising. ''I think so? I mean the two of us didn't mind if we slept with Starlight and Trixie.''
''Have you talked to Sunset about it?'' Rarity asked.
''Not really,'' Twilight said.
''What do you mean by 'not really'?'' Rarity asked. ''Then maybe it's time that you should!''
''...Okay,'' Twilight replied, conjuring up her journal in front of her. She was about to write something down until she stopped and looked at Rarity. ''Only if you and Applejack make out with each other.''
Rarity choked. ''What?''
Celestia and Cadence both giggled at that.
Twilight on the other hoof rolled her eyes playfully and took that as an agreement accepted. She levitated her quill and started writing down words on a fresh new page in the journal.
Dear Sunset,
I'm sorry if I'm interrupting you, but I just have one question to ask you.
Are we in an open relationship?
Yours Sincerely,
Twilight
''And now we just have to wait...'' said Twilight and they all waited. Suddenly, the journal vibrated and took on a vibrant red flash of light. She opened the book and read the reply.
Dear Twilight,
I'm free for you any time.
Us? Open relationship? Gee, I've never really dwelled on it. I mean if you want to? Sci-Twi, Starlight, Trixie, and Flash Sentry are always down. I just need to get Rarity and Celestia interested.
Yours Sincerely,
Sunset
Element of Ambition
Your Incredibly Sexy Girlfriend
Twilight's cheeks reddened as she looked around her friends. ''Uh...''
''Well?'' Rarity pressed on. ''What did she say?''
Closing the book, Twilight turned to Rarity. ''Rarity, what do you say about you and Applejack joining us?''
Rarity blinked. ''Seriously, what is up with you saying that?''
Twilight rolled her eyes, then walked toward her mentor. ''Princess Celestia, are you down?''
Celestia's smile wavered at the question. Her voice took on a lower tone than usual. ''You mean it?''
The Princess of Love examined the hope growing on her aunt's face.
Sheepishly, Twilight nodded with a smile. ''Uh-huh.''
''Twilight...'' said Cadence with a frown. ''Can I speak to you, alone?''
Twilight looked confused but said: ''Sure.''
Cadence led her sister-in-law to her friend's room and closed the door behind them where it was just the two of them in the room.
''Twilight, do you really mean what you say?'' Cadence asked, disbelieving. ''Celestia can get the wrong idea and you know how fragile she is despite being a ruler and all.''
''What do you mean, Cadence?'' Twilight questioned, tilting her head. ''Are you jealous? You know you and Shining can join too if you want. Of course, Shining is my brother so that'd be weird...''
Cadence shook her head. ''No, Twilight. Celestia likes you in that way. She really does. Her affections are sincere towards you and you don't want to mess with them by leading her on for your benefit.''
A variety of butterflies fluttered through the void of Twilight's stomach and that was all she needed to compose her hunger. Her head was trying to take in this newfound piece of information. Her breathing was caught in her throat as she didn't—couldn't believe what her former crush was telling her.
''Celestia? Liking me? Pffft! There's no way! She's a perfect Sovereign Ruler of Equestria. Why would anyone like her be liking an introverted bookworm such as me? You do know she was also my crush, right?''
''Yes, I do know that,'' said Cadence. ''But believe me when I say that Celestia feels the same way. So don't mess with her, Twilight.''
Twilight's smile became broader and she became as giddy as a filly. She crashed through the door and stood in front of her other crush.
''Twilight?'' Celestia tilted her head. ''What's going on?''
Twilight gasped and yanked her forehooves around her mentor's neck as she connected her lips with hers. Much to Rarity's surprise, Celestia was also shocked and absentmindedly unraveled a wing to cover Twilight's back, pulling her close.
They soon disconnected and breathed. ''I... I...'' Twilight stammered through her now red face.
Celestia sighed and brought her former student into another kiss.
''Eek!'' squealed Twilight Sparkle as the others backed away into another room.