“Perfect! Finally, it’s absolutely perfect. Applejack will love it!” Rarity exclaimed, examining her handiwork.
The beautiful alabaster unicorn stepped back to admire her latest creation. Although it was her special day, Rarity would not hear of any other pony making her perfect wedding dress, or the dresses and suits for the bridesmaids and groomsponies. No, she had taken the large task on all by herself. She knew it would be extreme, but she also knew exactly what she wanted for her dress and that she would be the only one able to achieve that perfection.
The wedding of Rarity and Applejack, two of Ponyville’s finest citizens as well as both being the bearers of elements of harmony, was met with much enthusiasm from the town. It was shaping up to be the finest social event since the Summer Sun Solstice. Mayor Mare had put a task force to work, helping Applejack and her family with anything that needed to be done at Sweet Apple Acres. Mr. and Mrs. Cake were of course going to make the most delicious red velvet wedding cake any pony had ever tasted. Vinyl Scratch, Octavia and Lyra had volunteered their talents. Vinyl was going to DJ the after party while Octavia and Lyra had composed a beautiful love song that would be sung by Sweetie Belle after the vows were made. Lyra and Octavia as well as a chorus of Fluttershy’s woodland friends and birds would then accompany Sweetie Belle in song.
Yes, everything seemed to be finally coming together. Rarity admired the fabric in her hooves. This was a very special piece, made specifically for the very pony she was going to marry in just a couple of weeks. Applejack had complained she hated fancy clothing.
Typical Applejack.
When Rarity questioned why, she simply said that dresses were too restrictive to her hindquarters and made her uncomfortable.
Well heaven forbid Applejack’s sexy hindquarters should suffer. Rarity then had a wonderful idea. She quickly sketched a few rough drafts of an elegant black tuxedo. It was definitely to AJ’s liking. She then had another wonderful idea. What if Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Apple Bloom who were standing in on Applejack’s side, all wore cute matching tuxedos as well. So with a plan in mind Rarity buried herself in needles, thread, fabric and tape measures.
Today she had finally finished her favorite piece. Of course she loved her dress with a passion. It was a beautiful snow white silk with hundreds of tiny purple gems sewn to it. The gems matched her eyes and mane perfectly. It was gorgeous and she felt absolutely gorgeous while wearing it. Being the bearer of the element of generosity, nothing made her happier then finishing Applejack’s attire. Speaking of, where was her marefriend? She should have been here by now.
Staying silent in the corner of the room were Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. Rarity had them running ragged all day, as they had offered to help in the boutique until she was finished. If Rarity hadn’t been so preoccupied with the wedding, she may have noticed that the two best friends were acting a little strange. They kept glancing at each other nervously, each taking a turn looking at the clock.
“Where the heck is your sister?” Sweetie Belle whispered. Her voice was low enough that Rarity didn’t hear.
“Ah swear Ah haven’t the slightest clue. She said she would be here soon. Ah don’t know how much longer Ah can take this.” Apple Bloom panted, looking Sweetie Belle up and down.
As if on cue, the door to the boutique opened and Applejack trotted in.
“Darling!” Rarity shouted, practically knocking Applejack off her hooves as she rushed into the earth pony’s arms.
Applejack tried to speak but was met with wave after wave of short, affectionate kisses. She hadn’t even had time to notice the two wallflowers standing in the corner.
“Ahem...” Sweetie Belle cleared her throat. “Looks like you two have some catching up to do. Apple Bloom and I will be in my room if you need us.”
Sweetie Belle quickly grabbed Apple Bloom’s hoof and led her out of the room. Apple Bloom was only able to wave a quick hello to her sister, before being dragged off down the hallway.
“Finally...” Apple Bloom whispered as Sweetie Belle threw open the door to her room.
Apple Bloom pushed Sweetie through the door, kicking it closed behind her like she was bucking an apple tree. Sweetie giggled as her friend then pushed her backwards and she landed on her bed. She closed her eyes and moaned happily as she felt Apple Bloom’s body press into hers.
“You’re driving me crazy ya know.” Apple Bloom whispered. Her breath was hot on Sweetie’s face.
In response Sweetie reached up to take her friend’s muzzle into her hooves. She leaned in close and began to kiss Apple Bloom softly. The earth pony moaned as Sweetie Belle slipped her tongue easily past her lips, thrusting it slowly against her own.
The kissing began to heat up, as the young mares blissfully explored each other’s mouths. Much to Apple Bloom’s chagrin, Sweetie broke the kiss.
Apple Bloom searched her friend’s face, wondering if she had done something wrong. Sweetie Belle made no sound, except to roll over onto her stomach. She then lifted her flank, sending a very deliberate invitation to Apple Bloom.
“Here? Now?” Apple Bloom’s mouth went dry. Self control was hard enough without her lover’s hindquarters seductively calling out to her.
“What if our sisters come looking for us? We promised we wouldn’t tell them about this until after the wedding.”
Sweetie Belle turned her head to look back at her lover. “Darling...” she started, doing a perfect imitation of Rarity. “Did you see the way they were staring all lovey-dovey into each other’s eyes? I highly doubt they even remember our names at this point.”
Apple Bloom nodded. Sweetie Belle was right. Their sisters were much too involved in each other to take much notice of what their siblings were up to.
“That feels really good by the way.” Sweetie said softly, as Apple Bloom looked down.
Her eyes went wide. She hadn’t even noticed that her hooves had a mind of their own. They were slowly and methodically massaging Sweetie Belle’s flank.
“You’re a flank mare huh?” Sweetie teased.
Apple Bloom’s face went bright red as she hurried to move her hooves from her marefriend’s hindquarters. Sweetie Belle wasn’t having it.
“Just leave them there. I told you it feels nice.” Sweetie giggled into her pillow. She was pretty sure Apple Bloom’s cheeks were looking adorably rosy.
“It’s uhm, it’s not your flank.” Apple Bloom tried to explain. “It’s this...” she trailed off as she rubbed softly over Sweetie Belle’s cutie mark.
Sweetie Belle sighed happily. “Really? You really think I have a nice cutie mark?”
Apple Bloom could only nod in response. She could remember the day Sweetie Belle had gotten her cutie mark. Sweetie had been the last of the crusaders to do so, but only by a few hours. Apple Bloom laughed out loud.
“What’s so funny?” Sweetie questioned.
“Ah was just thinkin’ bout all the crazy stuff we did to earn our cutie marks. All the while our special talents were right under our muzzles.”
Sweetie took hold off Apple Bloom’s hoof and pulled her beside her onto the bed.
“Well I think your cutie mark is pretty sexy.” She grinned, wrapping her legs seductively around Apple Bloom’s hips.
Sweetie Belle’s horn then sparked a light pink color and Apple Bloom heard the door lock.
“Now, where were we?” Sweetie Belle asked, batting her eyelashes. “Oh yes. You were just about to worship my cutie mark?” the unicorn said, flipping onto her tummy again.
Apple Bloom whimpered.
“Come and get me tiger.” Sweetie beckoned.
Apple Bloom did not have to be asked twice, as she pounced on her marefriend.
“Jus’ for that Ah’m gonna make sure you won’t be able to sit for a week.”
“Please don’t make promises you can’t keep.”
Apple Bloom shivered.
As she once again descended on her lover, she vowed to make Sweetie Belle see just exactly how serious she really was.
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“Miss Sparkle?” Cloak and Dagger cleared his throat.
He looked around the room at the pile of books spread out haphazardly on the desk and floor.
“Did you find something?” Twilight asked, looking up from the book she was scanning.
“I think so. Look at this.” Cloak and Dagger handed the book he had been leafing through over to the purple mare. His hoof pointed at the passage.
Twilight’s eyes shone happily.
“I think you found exactly what I've been looking for.” She grinned, clasping her hooves together.
Cloak and Dagger let out a sigh of relief. They had been tirelessly sifting through many magical books regarding Alicorns. He wouldn’t have believed there to be so many, had he not been the one to wheel a gigantic cart full to Twilight’s bedroom. Although Twilight had assured him she would be fine on her own, he had insisted on helping her to find what she was searching for. It was after all the gentlecolt thing to do.
“Thank you so much for all your help.” Twilight sincerely thanked the stallion.
Cloak and Dagger just nodded. He hadn’t minded. It had given him an excuse to stay up and watch the sunrise. Being one who had been cursed to eternal darkness, he relished the fact he could at least watch the sun from the safety of the palace walls. Maybe one day, he would feel that he had atoned for his past sins and could walk among those of the light.
Even though she had her head buried in books all morning long, whenever she had a moment to glance up she had noticed the stallion looking off into the distance. The Solar Guardians assembled just outside her window, and unless she was mistaken, it looked as though her new friend was longing to join them.
“Is there a reason you can’t?” she asked softly.
Cloak and Dagger looked at her curiously. “A reason I can’t what?”
“Join them.” She said.
The black stallion was taken off guard. Had it been that obvious?
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” He stated, clearing his throat.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you.” Twilight quickly apologized.
Cloak and Dagger sighed.
“No, you’re right.” He whispered. “But I could never leave Princess Luna’s side. Not after everything we have been through together. She is my family, as are the other various ponies that make up our night court.”
Twilight thought for a moment. Having been through as many trials and tribulations in friendship as she had, she felt confident in giving advice.
“I don’t have all the answers, but I do know Princess Luna would be upset if she knew you were holding back because of her. She would want you to follow your dream.”
The stallion stopped to ponder for a moment, before nodding his head.
“Thank you Miss Sparkle. You have given me a lot to think about. Will you be needing any more assistance?”
Twilight smiled and shook her head no.
“I’m pretty sure I’ve found what I needed thanks to your help.”
Cloak and Dagger beamed, before exiting the room.
Twilight then began to re-focus on her task at hand. She flipped the book onto the desk and began to work her magic. Apparently Alicorns had a very special power in their horn that allowed them to unlock barriers. With the spell she was about to cast, if done properly, it would cancel out the magic of the Alicorn’s horn, therefore disallowing them to enter.
Twilight giggled as she continued to work, until she was sure she had constructed the ultimate Alicorn proof barrier. She was now completely drained. As she made her way to her bed, a smile pulled across her lips. She could almost taste the sweetness of victory. She couldn’t wait to see the shocked look on Luna’s face as the princess was finally defeated at her own game.
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Princess Luna strode quickly down the castle hallway. She was late for a very important meeting with Celestia and Cadence. There was some pressing issue that needed to be addressed by the three of them, but before she could join her sister and niece, she wanted to check on her student.
She wondered if tonight would be the night that Twilight finally got the spell correct. She grinned in the darkness as she made her way past the guards, and stopped just before the door to Twilight’s room. Her horn glowed as she searched ahead of her, for any sign of magic. Oddly enough she could find no trace of a barrier spell.
Luna raised her eyebrow. Something wasn’t right. She couldn’t feel any magic coming from the room at all. The princess was suddenly fearful that something may have happened to Twilight, so she quickly teleported herself in. The indigo Alicorn’s eyes adjusted to the darkness as she found herself smack dab in the middle of Twilight’s bedchambers. She looked to the bed to find her young student fast asleep, snoring softly.
“Cute.” She said out loud.
Damn! There was that word again.
“Cute.”
Why did she keep using it? And especially regarding her student? She shook her head. She needed to get a grip on whatever it was she was feeling. She sighed. That was the problem. Why was she feeling anything? What had happened to her in the garden last night. There were two feelings she knew quite well. Two feelings she hated. Neither one of them was a feeling she ever wanted to feel again, because they were both feelings she had no control over.
The first was attraction. You can’t control who you find attractive. The second was jealousy. A feeling she had known much too well. This feeling had brought her to the edge, and allowed Nightmare Moon to become one with her body and soul.
She shook her head again. Was she attracted to Twilight Sparkle? What did it matter if she was? Twilight was truly, madly, deeply in love with her sister. Shaking all the thoughts from her head, she turned her attention to Twilight once again.
“I don’t know what you did my dear student. But here I am, once again able to break in.”
Of course Twilight didn’t answer, she was sound asleep. Luna smiled as she took a quill from Twilight’s desk and began to scribble a note for her student. Because of the meeting with Cadence and her sister, she would be unable to attend their night school session. Luna finished penning the note and left it posted to Twilight’s door. She would have to definitely tease Twilight hard about the fact she still couldn’t perfect this barrier. Maybe she would lead her student in the right direction, then again having an excuse to appear whenever she wanted in her student’s bedchambers was kind of fun too.
Luna smiled mischieviously.
“Good night my student.” She whispered, before she teleported out of the room.
“THWACK!”
“Ow...What the?”
Luna whimpered and looked around. She was still inside Twilight’s room. Now that was strange. She closed her eyes and again teleported out of the room.
“THWACK!”
Luna cried out this time, rubbing the top of her head. What in the name of Celestia was going on? She was still inside the room. Letting loose a charge of magic as she galloped to the door, she thrust forward with all her might, and that’s when she felt it. There was an immense surge of impenetrable magic as she was repelled backwards and tossed to the floor. Panic suddenly gripped her as realization set in.
She was absolutely, undeniably, without a doubt trapped in Twilight Sparkle’s room.
End Chapter 4