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// Prom Night pt. 1 
// Story: Double Twilight Love 
// by Mystic Sunrise 
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"Honestly, darling, how could you forget something as important as the Senior Prom?" Rarity tutted, as she took Twilight's measurements. "I know Celestia's School of Gifted Unicorns has one. Did you never go?"

Twilight rolled her eyes. "I was an anti-social bookworm, Rarity. What do you think? Nopony ever asked me out, and I never cared enough to look for a date."

"What about the Fall Formal?" Sweetie Belle asked, doing her best to help with the process. Thankfully she was much better than she once was.

Twilight shook her head. "This is not the same, Sweetie. Next to Homecoming, this is the most important date for Canterlot High seniors. I can't mess this up."

Spike smirked as he helped as well, directing Sweetie when needed. "Good thing you have friends then, huh? And look on the bright side, Twi. No magical disasters to worry about either."

Twilight could only hope as she sighed. "No luck yesterday, Spike? You two were out all day."

He sighed. "No. We went up and down the river more times than I counted, and still didn't see a thing. Not even a glimmer of a scale. I really wanna meet this spirit too. Eastern dragons are supposed to be much nicer than the ones we know. Maybe we can be friends."

Everyone giggled as Twilight did her best to stand still. Rarity was measuring her in places no one but Twi was ever allowed near it felt. But for her love's sake, she would put up with it. "Are you sure about this, Rarity? One week is not a lot of time. Even for you."

Rarity chuckled. "Oh, piss posh, darling. It is plenty of time. Thankfully, Twi had an absolutely wonderful idea for your dress and was kind enough to give me what I needed to make it. This is just to be safe before I start."

Twilight's eyes wandered over to her friend's desk. A stack of papers lay there but were all turned blank side up, so she had no idea of what Twi had in mind. She was tempted to look herself, but every time she tried, her magic slid off of it like water.

Rarity saw this and smiled. "It seems Kohaku knew you might try and sneak a peak. From what I understand, he enchanted them so everyone but you could get a look at them before the big day, and only then. No spoilers it seems. Whatever is going on with his family, it seems his magic is unaffected by it."

Sweetie sighed dreamily, earning an eye roll from Spike. It was a well-known secret around Ponyville that the unicorn was infatuated by the kitsune, and while the two of them got along great, it was a one-sided affair.

Finally, after what felt like hours, Rarity nodded happily and allowed Twilight to step down at last. "That should do it, darling. If this doesn't knock Twi dead and sweep her off her feet? There is something very wrong with that girl."

Twilight rolled her eyes as she allowed herself to stretch at last. She doubted it would come to that.





"And I can't go why?" Pearl grumbled as the World Mirror powered on. It was driving her nuts that everyone but her had gone to the Human World by this point. Even Starlight, and she'd had to sneak over. What did she have to do?

Twilight sighed. "Because, my Faithful Student, all of us will be extremely busy for the next few days, and there is no one to look after you. Normally I would trust Kohaku and other you to look after you. But he is still busy with whatever is happening with his family, and she is away for another week at a tournament and visiting family."

Pearl eyes the various models on the princess's desk. She still wasn't sure what Twilight saw in them, no matter how cool they looked. The Warrior box art was cool though. "Fine. But I don't have to like it. Maybe I'll have better luck with that spirit this time."

Twilight frowned as she saw something in her student's eyes. "Pearl. What is it?"

The filly sighed. "It feels like she's avoiding me for some reason."

Now Twilight was confused as she searched her mind for a reason. "And why would she do that? You don't know one another."

Pearl threw her hooves up in exasperation. "Hell if I know! It just won't leave me alone. She can't hide forever though. Not from me."

Twilight giggled as Spike handed her her saddlebags and dress bag. She could only hope this worked as she thought this might as she stepped toward the portal. "Try to keep Ponyville in one piece, please? I would rather not have to clean up anyone's messes after this," she glared at the two, who nodded.

"We're not that bad, are we?" Pearl asked as Twilight vanished through the portal.

Spike shrugged. "Naw. She's just overthinking things as usual."





Sunset was waiting for her on the other side, smirking as she caught the pony-turned-human before she fell on her face. "Glad you could make it, princess" She smirked as she looked Twilight over. "And love the new look. Twi will love it for sure."

Twilight blinked. What did Sunset mean by that? Looking down, though, her mouth dropped in surprise. Instead of the outfit she had grown used to and rather liked, she now wore a form-fitting blue dress tied at the top with a gold ribbon. Her shoulders were exposed, golden bracelets encircled her arms, and her shoes were now almost crystal-like.

Sunset whistled. "If this doesn't knock Twi dead, nothing will. Heck, this might knock all the boys dead. And Rarity was right. There is something going on with you two."

Twilight gave her a look, seeing that her dress had come through unharmed. "What do you mean?"

Sunset shrugged. "Our Rarity mentioned that when taking Twi's measurements, her body seemed filled out compared to when she had to design a dress for the Crystal Gala. When I talked to your Rarity in Ponyville last week, she said the same thing about you."

Twilight considered this a moment. "Well. A lot has changed since Camp Everfree. Don't forget that Twi is not a pony, but a hippogryph. Royalty as well. No one knows how they develop in either of our worlds."

Sunset nodded. "And you? Twi doesn't make a big deal out of her heritage. Right now, only her family, us, and the Everfree family know the full story."

Twilight shrugged. "I did a little more digging with my Pearl. I'm descended from a junior branch of the Royal Family. Whatever that might mean. Maybe that has something to do with it?" She looked around and saw they were alone. "Where is everyone?"

Sunset smiled. "Getting ready. Rainbow's getting some last-minute help from our resident queen-to-be. At the rate she's going, she's a lock to get into the school of her choice. I'd be shocked if we don't see her school winning championship after championship." Her smirk grew. "And you have got to share some of that love with us."

Twilight blinked. "What do you mean?"

Sunset rolled her eyes. "I don't know what you two did, but Starsong is sending a limo to pick us all up and take us to the Prom. She watched us play earlier. We're still a long way from her level, but she loved our playing. Whatever was going on with her family seemed to have worked itself out. She didn't seem any different from when we last saw her."

Twilight was surprised by this but of news. While she was glad everything seemed to have worked itself out with no problems, this seemed a bit much for Kiyoko to do for all of them. Not that she would ever say that of course.

At that moment, Rainbow came running up, dragging a rather disheveled Twi with her. "Ha! New personal best. Five seconds!" Rainbow strutted.

Twi shot her a look. "Rainbow. How many times have I told you to stop doing that?!"

Rainbow only smirked. "Make it a royal order, queeny, and I might."

Twi grumbled as Twilight pulled her close. She finally sighed and melted into the embrace. "I'm glad you could make it, Twily."

Twilight giggled. "And miss this? I wouldn't dream of it."

Sunset and Rainbow both gagged to the side. "Get a room you two," Sunset grumbled as she headed for her motorcycle. "Me? I've gotta get ready." Rainbow nodded as well before speeding off.

Twilight watched Sunset pull out before speeding off. "Is Sunset going with anyone?"

Twi nodded as the two headed home. "She won't say who she is, but I have it on good authority from Pinkie Pie that Sunset does have a date tonight. I think we all do in fact." She looked around. "Pearl didn't want to come?"

Twilight rolled her eyes. "I've had to tie her down basically. If I'd known Starsong and her family were alright, I might have let her stay with them. I trust them to look after her. But I've also told Kohaku that if anything happens to her when she's with him? His family won't be able to protect him."

Twi giggled. "Pearl's lucky to have a teacher like you looking out for her, Twily." She looked at the dress bag the princess was holding. "And because I know you've been wondering, I went to Kohaku with this idea several weeks ago. He was more than happy to assist."

Twilight groaned. Of course, he was, as she too looked at it. "So why hide all of this? I can't take it anymore!"

Twi smirked as she placed a finger on the princess's lips. A slight gleam came to her eyes. "That's for me to know, Twily, and you to find out. You'll love it. Trust us."

Twilight blinked, as Twi giggled. Why did it sound like there had been two voices for that split second?





"Oh honey, You look beautiful," Twilight Velvet smiled as she finished doing Twilight's hair. "If this doesn't turn heads, then something is very wrong with this world."

Twilight giggled as she spun around, her yellow dress flowing seamlessly. "Thanks, mom. Now I finally understand why Twi said this would fit me so well."

Velvet nodded. "You and Belle share so much in common that I'm almost sure that you two are related in some way."

Twilight giggled as she looked herself over. Having watched Beauty and the Beast, she could understand the connection. It was strange just how much she and Belle seemed to have in common. 

At that moment, Shining came into the room and groaned. "You two are gonna give me a headache. Twily used to dress up like this all the time when we were younger."

Twilight smirked. "Then I am doing my job as your little sister, Shiny."

Everyone laughed before Shining looked up at his sister's room. "Be careful tonight, Twilight. Something doesn't feel right with Twily recently."

Twilight blinked. "What do you mean? She seemed fine earlier, and the girls haven't said anything."

Shining nodded. "I know. But I can't shake this feeling that there is something going on with her. I haven't felt like this since before Camp Everfree, and look what happened there."

Twilight frowned, for she remembered just how disconnected her love's messages had been during that time. Only later did she realize that it had been Midnight Sparkle's influence on her, or perhaps Midnight herself talking, she still was not sure. It was somewhat disconcerting.

At that moment, Cadance came down the main stairway with a flourish and bowed to her. "You're queen, Twily," she giggled, as Twi appeared at the top of the stairs with a blush. Twilight's heart skipped a beat at just how beautiful her love was in her Crystal Gala dress. No wonder so many had commented on it.

Twi's blush remained as she descended the stairs, before bowing and taking Twilight's hand, before kissing. "You're highness," she giggled as Twilight blushed. "I don't care what some might say. You are more beautiful in that dress than Belle ever was."

Twilight blush would've made Big Mac proud as she giggled.

Twi shot Cadance a look as they headed for the door. "Did you have to introduce me like that?"

Cadance only smiled widely. "Don't be so shy, Twi. It fits you." She quickly looked at her watch. "The limo should be here any minute now. Why don't you two wait for it? It's a beautiful evening out."

Twi groaned as Cadance pushed them both out the door with a giggle. "Oh, I hate it when she gets like this." Her smile soon turned seductive. "But now that we're alone, we can finally talk, princess."

Twilight blinked. That was not Twi's voice at all, as Twi's glasses burst into flames that circled her eyes just her glasses had and her eyes changed colors. "Who are you?"

Twi's smile grew. "Oh, don't play dumb with me, princess. You know who I am."

Twilight's eyes widened, before hardening. "Midnight. What have you done to Twi? Let her go. Give her back to me!"

Midnight chuckled. "Relax, Twily. She's fine. In fact, this was her idea."

Twilight snorted. "Forgive me if I don't believe you. How are you even here? I thought Twi locked you up?"

Midnight growled. "Don't remind me. These damn chains still hold me! This is the most she's given me in two years. Do you have any idea what that's like? Trapped and unable to do anything? Watching the world go by, seeing your better half live such a wonderful life?"

Twilight was taken aback. Not just by the outburst. But by the sheer helplessness in Midnight's voice. It was the voice of someone who had never been able to live her life and was taking anything she could to taste even a little bit of what it meant to be alive. She sighed. "Then what do you want, Midnight?"

Midnight slumped in defeat. "I want to live, princess. Even if it's just like this. I will never be anything to you. But I'm sure Twi's told you what I said back at Camp Everfree?"

Twilight's eyes widened once more as she tried to remember all she'd been told. "That wasn't just you talking down to her. Part of you meant it when you said I would get more out of you than I ever would Twi."

Midnight nodded. "Don't kid yourself, princess. I know now that I don't love you. Not like she does, and I never will. But she is allowing me to feel what it means to be human. To be loved, even if it's like this. Maybe she thinks if I spend enough time with you, she can let me be freer. Even I don't know."

Twilight considered this. The thought had crossed her mind to try and meet Midnight Sparkle. To get to her know her more, and maybe, just maybe, help her see the error of her ways. Right now, Midnight had seemingly seen the error of her ways but was nowhere near ready to embrace friendship. She finally sighed as she took Midnight's hands in her own. "Do not make me regret this, Midnight Sparkle. If you've seen everything Twi has, as I believe you have, then you know what will happen if you try anything."

Midnight nodded, her gaze hardening before her eyes returned to normal, and Twi's glasses reappeared as the fire vanished. Twi smiled sheepishly. "I am so sorry about this, Twily. But I couldn't let her rot away in some backwards part of my mind. It isn't right. I know that now."

Twilight nodded, as she caressed her lover's cheeks. "So tonight?"

Twi smiled as the limo pulled up, and spoke in a twofold voice that was her own and Midnight's conjoined into one. "Tonight? You get the both of us, Twily."