//------------------------------// // Bookends // Story: Sparkle Dash Family: TMP Stories // by ssjgokillo //------------------------------// The Sparkle Dash Family Prompt 377: The day before and the day after Disclaimer:  I do not own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic         The anything-but sleepy town of Ponyville was literally buzzing with excitement.  This was due to the honey bees that were currently “rampaging” around town, the latest in a long line of crises.  As it turned out Cutie Mark Crusader’s Honey Collectors (YAY!) was a very bad idea.         Of course as was ever the case, Ponyville’s resident protectors were on the job.  After a few seconds of being informed of the day’s catastrophe, Twilight Sparkle had come up with a plan to save the town from the stinging terror.         Rainbow Dash had gathered some pegasi to move some water laden clouds around Ponyville, starting a light rain that the bees quickly retreated from.         Afterwards Fluttershy, with much encouragement from her friends, went to talk with the queen of the hive.  Soon a deal was struck between bees and ponies, and with Applejack’s help, a new tree was chosen in the Everfree forest for the bees to rebuild their destroyed hive.         It was, according to Mayor Mare, a new record in resolving a Ponyville problem.  Which was good, because everypony was still buzzing about the big event that was going to take place the next day.  There were still many preparations to make, and even the little bit of time it had taken to deal with the bees had put things behind schedule.         Rainbow Dash landed on the ground next to Twilight Sparkle, who was tending to the various stings Scootaloo had suffered.  “How is she, Twi?”  Rainbow asked, looking at the small inflamed bumps on Scootaloo’s legs.         “She’ll be fine,”  Twilight said, “She’ll be a tender where she was stung for a day or so, but luckily she’s not allergic to bee stings.”         Scootaloo hissed in pain as Twilight rubbed some calamine lotion over yet another bee sting.  Her body tensed up and then quickly relaxed, as she felt the soothing sensation of the lotion numbing the pain of the sting.         Rainbow Dash shook her head in exasperation.  “Seriously Scoots, what were you girls thinking?”         The orange pegasus avoided her mother’s gaze, her cheeks red and her legs drawing in on herself.  “We... we heard Pinkie Pie saying she needed more honey for some of the pastries for tomorrow.  We just wanted to help out...”  Scootaloo looked up at her parents with watery eyes.         “Oh Scootaloo!”  Twilight said, her voice choking up.  She quickly grabbed the filly in a hug.  “That’s so sweet of you girls, but you should know we wouldn’t be happy if you got hurt.”         Scootaloo nodded against her mother’s shoulder, while she flashed a victory grin at her other mom.  Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes.  Scootaloo was a master at getting out of trouble with Twilight now.  She’d have to ask the younger pegasus for lessons at some point, even she had trouble getting Twilight to forgive her that quickly.         Twilight pulled away and looked Scootaloo over.  “Well, you should be fine now, but why don’t you go rest up in the library for a while?  We wouldn’t want you to be tired out for tomorrow now would we?”         Scootaloo shook her head.  There was no way she would miss out on tomorrow, it was way too important!  She gave Twilight a quick hug, wincing slightly at the pressure that put on her bee stings.  She ran over and gave Rainbow Dash a hug as well, before running into the library for some rest and relaxation.         Rainbow Dash grinned at Twilight as Scootaloo scampered into the library.  She quickly wrapped her forelegs around the unicorn and then wrapped her wings around her.  “Sooo...”  Rainbow Dash purred into Twilight’s ear, “You excited about tomorrow?”         Twilight’s ear flicked back at the feeling of warm breath caressing it.  She giggled and nuzzled deeper into Rainbow Dash’s embrace.  “How could I not be.  How about you?  You nervous?”         Twilight could feel Rainbow’s breath catch before her chest rumbled with a chuckle.  “Me?  Nervous?  Did you forget who you’re talking to egghead?”         The unicorn didn’t respond immediately.  After a moment she pulled her head away from Rainbow’s chest, and kissed her.  It was a soft kiss, nothing steamy or sensual, but it was always enough to take Rainbow’s breath away.  The pegasus stared back with a glassy look as Twilight pulled away.         “How could I featherbrain?”  She asked, pulling away and flicking Rainbow in the nose with her tail as she sauntered back towards the library.         Rainbow stared at the retreating form of her marefriend, a dopey grin on her face as she noticed the extra sway in Twilight’s movements.  She couldn’t wait for tomorrow! /SDF\         Twilight sighed as she relaxed in the tub of hot water.  The suite they’d been given in the Crystal Palace was a little too luxurious for her tastes, but she absolutely loved this bathtub.  She’d have to see if they could order something similar for the library back in Ponyville.           Rainbow Dash grinned as Twilight’s body went completely slack in the water.  She pulled the unicorn against her.  A whole day had passed, yet she still couldn’t get over the blissful feeling that permeated her being.  It was better than performing a Sonic Rainboom in front of the Wonderbolts.  Better than getting the newest Daring Doo before the release date.  It was like her whole life before yesterday had been just getting her ready for the awesomeness that was her life now.         The purple mare in her embrace gave a groan of appreciation as the steamy water soothed her body.  She looked up at Rainbow Dash with one lavender eye, the other still closed in relaxation.  She tilted her head back and gave Rainbow a quick peck on the lips.         “So, any regrets Mrs. Twilight Sparkle?”  Twilight said, scooting back till she was reclining in Rainbow Dash’s lap.         “Mrs. Twilight Sparkle?  I thought we agreed you’d be Mrs. Rainbow Dash.”  Rainbow teased back, nuzzling against the wet strands of Twilight’s mane.         Twilight laughed, that same small laugh that always filled Rainbow Dash with the need to do something stupid just to hear it again.  “I love you Mrs. Twilight Sparkle”.  She said, her voice sounded utterly content.         “I love you too, Twi.  Always and forever.”