//------------------------------// // Chapter 9: A Bright Future Ahead // Story: The Sparkle of his Eye // by Silentpegasus //------------------------------// Chapter 9 A Bright Future Ahead. Ink woke up with the beautiful purple mare sleeping on his chest. He raised his hoof and gently ran his hoof through her mane. As she moved her head Ink realized that Twilight was drooling on his chest, not that he was complaining. The mare’s eyes fluttered open and rubbed her eyes. Her eyes fell upon the dark stallion smiling at her. “What are you looking at?” She asked with a coy smile. “Just watching to sleep.” He said with a smile. Twilight nuzzled against his chest. She stopped as she felt a wet spot, she raised her head and realized that she had been drooling on him. “Looks like somepony needs a bib.” Twilight poked him in the gut causing Ink to sit up straight. “Any other comments?” “I think I hit my quota.” He said with a smile. Twilight shook her head and gently kissed the stallion on the cheek. “Nice to see that you’re feeling better Ink.” The two Unicorns looked towards the door to see Princess Cadence and Princess Celestia smiling at them. The couples faces instantly turned bright red. Twilight almost fell off the bed in surprise. “Oh calm down Twilight. There’s nothing wrong with showing affection.” Cadence said with a smile. Twilight looked at her mentor with sadness in her eyes. “Princess....I-” She was cut off as Celestia raised a hoof. “Your mother has already explained everything to me. I’m not angry with you I understand completely.” “Yeah Twilight, when I found out that Ink was blind I was pretty shocked.” “You knew?” She said as she looked at the Pink Alicorn. “That was my fault. I accidentally mentioned it.” Celestia said with a sad expression on her face. “It’s alright Princess.” Ink said with a smile. “I still feel bad that I revealed your secret.” Celestia said in a low tone. “Oh and you don’t have to worry about Shining. I had a very convincing talk with him.” Cadence said with a smile. Twilight’s eyes shrank at the news and gritted her teeth. “Twilight, take it easy.” Ink said as he held her hoof. Twilight took a deep breath and look back at her mentor and sister in law. “So Princess, while I do appreciate the visit I can’t help but feel that there’s something else going on here.” “You are correct Ink.” Celestia said with a smile. “Hold still.” Ink complied and sat still with his eyes closed as Celestia’s horn glowed. Ink felt the Princess’s magic wash over him. As he opened his eyes the room was filled with color and light. A stunningly beautiful lavender Unicorn mare was looking at him in amazement. He looked down and saw his black hooves before him. Twilight looked into his deep crystal blue eyes and smiled. “What? How?” He asked as he looked at the sun goddess. “This spell is not permanent. It can only be used once a month.” Celestia said as she let out a sigh. “Princess-” Twilight began. “I’ve already sent a copy to Spike.” She said with a smile. “We apologize Ink this is the best we could-” Ink got to his hooves and hugged the white Alicorn. “Don’t be sorry. This is better than anything in the world.” He said with a teary smile. “Well, almost better.” He said as he looked at Twilight who smiled back at him. “I wish you two good luck, but before I go.” She said as her horn flared and wrapped itself around the stallions hooves. Ink felt a tingly sensation and looked in amazement as his wounds started to heal. “Have a good life Ink. You deserve it.” The Alicorn said before vanishing in a flash of light. Twilight looked into inks crystal blue eyes and smiled. The two unicorns checked out of the hospital and made their way back into the small town. Ink took in his surroundings and smiled. He looked ahead to see Vinyl and the other mares charging towards them. Vinyl stopped when she looked into the stallions eyes. “Ink? Can you?” The stallion nodded and hugged the white mare. Ink explained to the others what Celestia had told him. “Too bad it only works once a month.” Rainbow said. “Dash, I haven’t been able to see in almost fifteen years. I think I can handle waiting a month in between each time. Plus, I know that the view is worth it.” He said as he looked at Twilight. “Oh get a room.” Dash huffed. “Actually, I have tree house.” Twilight put a hoof on the stallions back and teleported them inside the library. Twilight gave Spike a quick hug to Twilight. “Um Spike Rarity said that she needed a hoof over at the boutique.” Spike raced out the door leaving behind a trail of dust. Twilight’s horn glowed and locked the front door along with barricading it with the front desk. “No distractions this time mister.” As she walked past him she brushed her tail underneath his chin and gave him a seductive look. As Ink started to follow Twilight upstairs he was stopped by her purple hoof. “Not just yet. Let me put on something a little more comfortable.” She said in a sultry tone. Ink nodded and patiently waited outside her door. After a good three minutes the door opened. Ink trotted inside to see Twilight laying in a very seductive position. She was wearing fur lined stockings on each hoof and a matching one on her horn. The dark stallions jaw hit the floor and his eyes boggled. “Rarity?” “Yeah.” She said as she looked at the stallion with lust in her eyes. “Remind me to giver her a fifty bit tip on the next item I buy from her.” As he drew closer to the mare her shielded his eyes from her body. “What are you doing?” “Your beauty blinds me.” He said with a grin. “Oh just get over here.” She said as she tackled him on the bed. Twilight had pinned the stallion by his hooves and locked lips with his. “I love you Ink Blot.” “I love you too Twilight Sparkle.” He said as the mare’s horn glowed and the bedroom door locked itself shut.