Wonderbolt No More
They say in order to heal one must break completely. In her hospital bed upon hearing the news of her ex Wonderbolt status was just what Rainbow needed to fully break. She had heard her dream shatter apart after all she sacrificed just to make it work. She wasn't too upset. No she couldn't be. She was still with the best mare in all Equestria and had survived a fatal attack she made that ended up saving Equestria and damning it all in one go.
" So then... I guess it's all over huh?" She asked confused more than angry. The revelation wasn't a big shock as she expected something to happen with the news of imminent war on the 'might become the end of the all ponies' list.
Spitfire decided she had to come clean. Her reputation would be shattered but she could at least be able to look her 'friend' in the eye and hope to one day be forgiven since she needed to cleanse her soul. " Look Rainbow Dash I also have other news I need to tell you. I can do it now or we could talk privately I have nothing to hide. So would you rather I say it in front of everyone or would you like to excuse the room for a minute?" She asked while looking around.
The crowd of ponies were mostly the ex team of elite fliers and the rainbow maned pegasus' family and friends. Most of them had looks of confusion, others curiosity, and one with unbridled anger. Something was going to go down if they knew what kind of devious scheme she had used to keep the cyan mare in her grasp but she needed to be cleansed of her pain and suffering and of her guilt.
Rainbow Dash was not in the mood to be alone with bad news rising. She wanted her family there as she needed them and no longer was ashamed of being scared or hurt in front of them. Her tough mare rep was something a filly needed to keep herself safe from the fears of the world. This Rainbow Dash was more matured and able to accept that life isn't meant to be dealt with alone. "No they can stay... Just know whatever they do in my stead isn't on me. I am immobile so I can't react the way I would. I just don't feel like hitting anyone anymore either so go on tell me what you feel you need to."
Spitfire was racked with guild and yet she had the courage to go on and spill her soul in front of her would be judges. "Alright... Rainbow Dash your life wouldn't have been so bad had I not interfered. I kept mail from going to you that was addressed from anyone that would be able to make you quit. I pre read all your letters and made sure only supportive ones were delivered. I am the one who went against the doctor's orders and let you continue being a Wonderbolt when warned about how your mind couldn't handle it...." She was slowly feeling the anger out of each pony around her but she had to continue and she had to be strong it was her only chance to begin redemption even if she didn't deserve it. " I knew you were drugged and out of your mind and I let you be as you slowly destroyed yourself. I saw the incoming publicity and how it just made us more popular having a 'rebel' in our midst. Then I am the one who poisoned Tank... " She was going to continue on until she saw the look of pure hatred that was cast towards her.
"You.... " Rainbow Dash started but kept her cool because of her condition "Just.. continue on but once you are done saying your peace I want you to be gone from my vicinity, whatever that means, and buck yourself." She said while laying her head back down on the hospital bed as tears slowly poured down her face.
"Also the moment at the night club was set up... When Applejack had ran off I stopped you for the sake of the performance, it was a lie I just didn't want you running off and possibly feeling guilty for leaving. I even... donated to the Pinkie Pie cause just to have some favor over you and was able to book that show because of it... I used my prestige to book us that gig and it was the entire reason we are here... I am the cause of all your suffering Rainbow Dash... and I am sure this won't mean anything to you and you probably will ever accept it but I am so truly and very deeply sorry." She said as she spilled a tear in remorse.
She was about to leave until a hoof collided with her face. It wasn't anyone she would have expected on normal circumstances. The hoof was of Mistyfly as she looked extremely angry and hurt "Did you use me... did you use me for this stupid tour?" She asked with tears pouring down her face. Spitfire wanted to say no... but she already had been honest enough.
"At first... I did... but after." She didn't get another word in as she was pushed against the wall of the hospital and held in place by an angry sub/lover.
"Why... all this for your fame? Wealth? Status? I can't believe you. I ... gave myself to you... my heart my body and everything I could. The things I let you do to me... all because I had thought we had something... look me in the eye now in front of everyone and tell me the truth.... " she was breathing heavily and scared of what the next reply would be "Do you even love me... or am I just some toy to you?"
Spitfire wanted to be anywhere but in that hospital room, she could feel the looks of hatred and disgust being directed towards her. She had to be honest and didn't know if what she said next would even be some what comforting to the already angry crowd. "I would say I don't love you but I can't say that with honesty. I don't know what true love is but if it helps I enjoy having you around... at first it was just for kicks. I would do as I please and then snuggle up to you because it was just my way of being alive... But as time grew and before I dumped you the first time I was feeling something that scared me. I don't do love because I traveled too much to settle down. When I 'attacked' you in the showers that day I had wanted nothing more than your complete submission." She was going to continue but she decided to wait a second to let her thoughts catch up. "So then afterwords I was just having fun. Until... you showed how much you were willing to put up with to just spend time with me... I ... I guess I started feeling what I used to for you. I don't know if it's good enough but I honestly can't say any more without stepping into the bounds of half truths or maybes."
Mistyfly softened a bit. "We are going to have a nice long talk when we get home... and by home I mean the place I am moving into with you. You made me yours now you are stuck with me." She declared before dragging her 'owner' out the door.
Fluttershy was angry. "I wanted to hit her too... shoot!" She said to the surprise of everyone. So that moment was one they would never forget but for Fluttershy it was a moment she never had thought possible. It seemed Rainbow Dash had not ony been the victim of circumstance but of another pony's ambitions.
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The other guests had left that day leaving the immobile cyan pegasus and her spouse and two foals. One was a filly who became a daughter the other was nestled inside her mother's womb. The gender of the foal was discovered as they checked Fluttershy for any injuries when they found out about the incident.
The doctors were told to keep all information regarding the rainbow maned mare's whereabouts and condition a secret. The public were demanding for knowledge but the princess had told them all would be well with Rainbow Dash and she just needs to recover for the moment.
The hospital security was tighter due to the mobs of ponies wanting to see their hero ok and well. Some were suspecting that Rainbow Dash had died and the ponies close to her were just keeping it a secret because of the tragedy. Some ponies were blaming the ex Wonderbolt of being the cause of the suffering of that day. Her Sonic Rainboom which had been the source of joy for many was the exact reason the event happened as it did.
The loud noise and the force of it had startled the diplomat who decided to see that stunt as an act of war and retaliated by trying to kill the cyan mare and with the threat of killing all those around her in his wake. So regardless of what happened she did save ponies that day even if she was the cause of them needing to be saved.
Silence kept her comfort as her wife was asleep. She had her wife next to her as they lay on the bed against the doctor's orders. Fluttershy just wanted to be close to her. Scootaloo was on the other side napping. Rainbow Dash was just happy her family was safe. She knows that no matter what her family comes first and if some threat to the land of Equestria was coming then it better bring everything it has because she wasn't going to take it lying down... when she recovers that is.
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Applejack and Rarity headed off to their home at Sweet Apple Acres earlier, they had wanted to just unwind and spend time together. The constant tragedy bringing them together but also making them worry about the future of Appleseed. Would he be able to live in a world like this with all the mishaps and tragic events constantly bombarding his family?
The entirety of the situation was becoming too much. Even with their unity and love it was still hard for them to process the current events that were plaguing their family. Rarity was still planning on a wedding , no war would stop her from having her special day. She was going to be come an official member of the Apple Family... Rarity Apples? I don't like the sound of that... but maybe I can just be Rarity... that works better. She didn't mind any name changes but still wasn't that into becoming an apple by name. She wasn't an apple logo'ed pony like her soon to be spouse.
She wondered if that would cause any segregation within the Apple clan as she already seen how the relationship wasn't as welcomed already. She wasn't going to let these thoughts ruin her joy of being with the mare she loves. She gave Appleseed a small kiss on the forehead after setting him down on the crib. She then went to her future wife and kissed her with full passion and smiled softly.
"What ya thinkin' about there Rares?" she said adopting the nickname that Rainbow Dash used to call her lover. Applejack wasn't that into pet names so she used the cutest she could muster while still being a rough and tumble farm mare. She started stroking her mane and smiling "Ya ok Sugar Cube?" She asked when no answer was given.
"I am scared... I don't want to lose you or Appleseed. You both are my life now... I can't picture a day without holding my precious foal and my precious wife to be... I used to be all about fashion and with my career rising I thought I was going to be some snob and just leave town and live my dream... " She said before pushing herself on to her lover and holding her while putting her head to the farm mare's chest "I was able to be saved from that by your love... I am with you and honestly I never want this to end... When you had finally been able to open your heart and mind and begin to let my love in and accept it... it was the greatest day ever. I never want this feeling to end... the unbridled joy I get when just being by your side and the immeasurable amount of pride I have when taking care of my foal. I don't care what legal standards say my name is on that certificate and as long as you let me be the mother of our foal I will be a mother to him." She said with all her might put into those words.
"My love, don't you fret none. That foal is as much yers as he is mine you helped me get through the rough patches and even massaged my whiny flank when the pains came in. Honestly I don' know if I would have survived my pregnancy had it not been for ya." She said while holding her stressed lover. "I am going to be honest Sugar Cube... I am scared too but I know one thing for certain is... I'm not going to let ya go, yer family ta me regardless if we ain't got some fancy document ta say so." She said while pulling her lover up for a kiss and gently letting passion overtake the night.
That night the two mares had made passionate and much needed love. They were uninterrupted and enjoyed themselves. The darkness of the world was pushed aside for the light of their love to shine through their hearts. The uneasiness melted away as they both shared a blissful night under the starry sky above.
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Twilight and Pinkie Pie were on the same bed. Twilight was putting her book away and yawning signifying her body's response to a long day. She was about to sleep alone but something in her mind possessed her to invite her pink friend to stay the night.
"Pinkie... I know you are feeling better and soon you will be cleared mentally and emotionally to move back home... until then Pinkie Pie... care to share my bed with me? I enjoyed being snuggled by you and it feels nice having a friend around. Celestia has been so busy lately... I just need to be held. I will understand if it's uncomfortable just... we been accidentally sleeping together snuggled up. I just want you to know I rather we do it on purpose... the snuggling... not that we are doing anything else." She said nervously. Smooth move Twilight scare your friend off why don't you.
Pinkie Pie put a hoof to her chin in thought and rubbed it slowly. "Twilight... I know you don't feel it because of your love for Celestia... but I am worried you are enjoying Pinkie Pie more than you should... I know I am superduperific and very smooth and comfy... but I don't want you doing something you will regret... I mean... what if you forget you are with the princess for like one second and then Whoosh you and Pinkie are like *kiss noises* and suddenly Celestia goes... " She stopped using her normal Pinkie voice and made a mock ricky ricardo voice "Twilight I am home.." before returning to her normal voice " and then she sees us all going... Bam bam bam.. so then what?" she said as if the conversation hadn't taken the turn for the ridiculous.
Twilight blushed.... she never thought about the possibility of Celestia visiting her and seeing her in bed with her friend... she didn't even care almost. What happened to our love Celestia.. is it truly fading or am I just being tempted by what is there for the taking? I can love both can't I? I know I hurt you with Flash but.. damn it being with an immortal princess who is constantly busy is rough... can't I just take this easy relationship now and be all responsible and understanding later? I mean... she is so comfy... I could lose myself to her pink puffy body... Celestia give me a sign... come take me tonight or send me a letter saying I can rut my friend and enjoy myself... help me.
Just as if her prayers went heard a letter had been sent to her one that would give her heart a break but also open new doors. The letter read "For Twilight's eyes only"
She hid herself from her pink companion and read on.
Dear Twilight Sparkle
I am afraid with the current events and the possibility of a war that I will have no time for you. It truly saddens me but I don't feel it fair to keep such a young and passionate mare held up. I noticed your closeness to the recovering Pinkie Pie when we were all at the hospital and as much as it pained me it helped me make this decision. Because I won't be able to love you when I am planning on protecting my subjects, with the little time I have free just to rest I won't be able to properly tend to your needs or heart. I won't lie I am sort of relieved you found someone to be attached to but do not jump into a relationship with her unless you are absolutely sure it's what you want. Because if you do decide to take a lover I will not allow you to break up with that pony just to get back with me when it's convenient for us. I wouldn't feel right and I was already selfish once. So whether you are reading this with unending sorrow or with even a small hint of joy. I urge you to think carefully because when the war is over and if you haven't taken a lover we can finally be together without any worry. If you decide to take the easy route and allow yourself to get lost in the joys of love and pleasure then maybe lifetime we can be together... you see I am not sure if you will be immortal Twilight... this is why I say choose wisely. You may have become a princess but like cadence you will age. I don't know if you will stop aging like me and Luna and I can't guarantee that we will have eternity so the next choice may be a permanent one. Can you wait for me or will your heart find itself in the company of another heart? Regardless of your choice I will always love you and be your mentor.
Yours Truly
Princess Celestia.
She put the letter down and felt some forelegs wrap around her from behind.. she was a bit startled but felt a warm breath on her ear. The voice unusually soft and seductive whispered "I just want to make you smile... you can choose whether I can make you smile as a friend... " she said before slowly sliding a hoof down her friend's front side resting near her marehood. "Or I can make you smile really big like as your lover... in the end...." she licked Twilight's ears making her shudder. " It's all up to you... but if Pinkie Pie had a choice my superific friend... I would..." she slowly rubbed the top of her friend's marehood causing her to gasp. "I would choose lover. Because Pinkie Pie can go... as long as you need her to. Pinkie Pie will always be faithful and no matter how busy Pinkie Pie is... " she nibbled Twilight's ear and tugged it gently before breathing in her ear hotly and with nothing holding her back promised "I will always make time for you... and I will always love you." she said before slowly sliding her hoof into Twilight's marehood.
Twilight had a choice that night. She could stop this ever increasing joyful invasion and be faithful to her princess or she could allow the deliciously seductive pink mare take her over. The choice was becoming harder as the other mare continued her ministrations as was seemingly ready to claim the lavender alicorn's body. She had to decide fast and make a choice. She just hoped it was the right one.
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Across the seas of Equestria lay a land known as Draconia... the grandest dragon ruled continent in all the known world. The leader King Dragunda, was a kill now ask questions later kind of guy. He had sent for his servant to fetch the ambassador from his home and report the situation of his missing son who left for Equestria to be free his 'tyranny' and start a new life.
The servant was running rapidly not wanting to cause any anger to rise from his lord. Dragunda was a royal hot head and would destroy any who opposed him and usually in due time because of his power and speed he was the most powerful dragon to have ever existed. His power was legendary to all of Draconia and parts of the known world that have good understanding of dragons and standing relationships with them. His servants feared him and his wife obeyed.
She would never undermine him or go against his wishes. Unlike Equestria, Draconia wasn't a matriarchal society and was a typical patriarchal society like the home of the gryphons. The backwards land of Equestria was usually the subject of scrutiny to the other nations as they felt a female dominated society wouldn't be effective in times of war. Sexism was rampant across the world and it's the reason most Draconian dragon's didn't associate with any Equestrian ones or any ponies period.
The servant returned minutes later with distressed appearance and a shaking body. "My lord... the ambassador's wife had not seen her husband return. She says he never came back or hasn't been heard from since his trip to Equestria. Do you think something happened my leige?" He asked before the angry king ended his pathetic life and ripped his head off tossing his lifeless body to the side and challenging anyone else to suggest such lunacy.
"You stupid fool a Draconian dragon such as Eligor would never have let himself be defeated by some stupid Equestrians... your death was because of your ignorance. Anyone other dragon feel like bringing such stupid ideas to this court today? Any?" He asked with his powerful voice causing most of his guards and servants to shake in fear. "I thought so... send Belgar to Equestria and have him ascertain the whereabouts of my dear friend Eligor and my son Rahtat. I will not accept anything but success. Instruct him to not return until he has news worthy of my attention..... and some one clean this mess up." He said with finality as he calmed himself down.
His wife was just gently rubbing his side relaxing his nerves and getting him aroused "Ah my dear wife you know just what I need after a day of disappointment now prepare yourself for I shall mount you right here and anyone who wishes to view may see just how this kingdom is run... with a king at it's helm." He said while chuckling. He wouldn't usually humiliate his wife like this but the thought of some pony being able to end his friend was just angering the dark king. Someone had to pay and the messenger already died. So his wife would take the brunt of his anger with no recourse since she was his wife and in Draconia wives were submissive to their husbands needs.
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Belgar was a young but powerful dragon. He was known for his savagery and his superior hunting skills. Any prey that dare cross paths with him was as good as dead. His elite skills made him top hunter in his kingdom. Since nothing could escape his deadly arsenal of claws and breath, he was able to bring anything to the king even if it was another dragon's head. He was just looking into the sky bored while laying on his back his wings splayed out as suddenly he felt the movement of the winds shift. He smelled a scent of an intruder and readied himself.
When he noticed it was just a messenger he chuckled. "What news you bring the top hunter of Draconia?" He asked in his confident manner. His skills were legendary and even the king recognized his greatness. This made him prideful and a bit of a braggart but it helped him with the ladies. Sometimes other dragon's wives as well. He was known for his quickness and agility in doing his tasks but was also known to show off.
The messenger weakly smiled and spoke with uncertainty. "Well our lord and master King Dragunda has given me the task of informing you that you are to head to Equestria and locate Eligor who hasn't returned. Also to find out where Prince Rahtat is. He has made it clear that it is a top priority mission and you have a day to prepare for your journey he asks you return within a month's time maximum. Also he says if you could also bring back a skull of an Equestrian dragon that would please him. He wishes to do some awful things to the skull and for decency sake I shall not repeat them." He said meekly before heading off.
The top hunter in Draconia suddenly found himself amused. "Well, well Eligor... I hope you are not becoming a pony in your stay ... I would hate... to have to slice your throat open for treason. Anyways time to get me some poon and some supplies and I am out of here." He said while chuckling. His youth and his size betray his fury. Even at his smaller stature he is known to not be trifled with. Some bulky dragon had made the mistake of challenging him to battle over the right to mate with a cornered lovely female they found. The big bulky dragon should have moved on but instead he had an untimely death at the hands of the much younger and more agile killer.
The only issue other dragons have with this wild hunter was he showed no mercy and would often kill other dragons even in the smallest of fights he had no issue in doing so. He wasn't even sorry when he did. He wasn't capable of caring about his victims and wouldn't hold back for any reason. To most dragons he was a menace to the king he was a worthy weapon.