//------------------------------// // The Death of Any Hope // Story: A Forward Approach // by Ahiam94 //------------------------------// Twilight kept her eyes closed. She could feel the embrace. She felt the weight of the pegasus shift as Rainbow lowered her body closer to Twilight's. She knew what was happening. She could smell the aroma of Rainbow. She heard the shaken breath that just came out of the pegasus. There was no stopping this. It was already happening. There was no going back. Twilight knew that Rainbow was putting everything into this kiss. This was the kiss that Rainbow was using to make Twilight return her feelings. This was probably the most passionate kiss Rainbow Dash would ever give. Twilight knew that. She knew. Twilight began to think. What if, somewhere, somewhere deep inside her, she really did love Rainbow Dash. What if this kiss could change her feelings. Twilight decided even if she was not sure about her feelings, she would try to feel the passion and the depth of this kiss. She would see if she could recognize Rainbow's feeling through this kiss. If she could not. Then, she would know. She would know that there was nothing. Rainbow Dash finally did it. She was doing what she had thought was only achievable in her dreams. She was shaking. She was so nervous, but she did it. She managed to kiss the unicorn she loved. She took in a deep breath and she could smell Twilight. It smelled so nice. So sweet and matching with Twilight. She tasted Twilight's lips, and it was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted. Rainbow knew that kissing this pony would feel great, but she had no idea that a feeling like this could exist. Rainbow continued the kiss. This was the kiss that would change everything. This was the kiss that would make Twilight return her love. This was the most important kiss she would ever give. With one last breath. Rainbow pulled back. She raised her head and looked down to Twilight. The unicorn lay on her back, her cheeks a slight shade of red. She was breathing heavily, and sweat rushed down her face. She opened her eyes slightly and looked up at Rainbow. Rainbow Dash admired the sight. She had never seen Twilight look like she did now. She looked so beautiful and vulnerable. "Do you understand?" Rainbow asked. "Do you understand my feelings now?" Twilight silently and weakly nodded. "Did it change your mind?" Twilight stayed silent. The only noise she made was the heavy breathing. "I," she finally spoke. "I don't know," she answered. "What?" Rainbow asked under her breath. "But, I put everything I could into that." She added, still in a whisper. A tear formed in her eye and rolled down her cheek. "Why?" Twilight whispered. "Why did it have to be me?" Her voice started to quiver. "Why did you have to fall in love with me?" Tears streamed steadily from Twilight's eyes. "I felt everything. I felt everything you feel in that kiss. It didn't help me understand my feelings for you. It just made not knowing my feelings painful. There's no way I can reject you knowing how deeply you care for me. But, I also can't give you a relationship where the only reason I'm with you is because I'd feel bad otherwise. What do I do? Why did it have to be me?" Rainbow Dash stepped back. She looked down at Twilight. I didn't mean to do this. All I did was make her miserable. This isn't what I wanted. I don't want to see this. "I'm sorry," said Rainbow. *** "Discord! Get them outta there!"Applejack yelled, as she stomped her hoof. "What? Why would I go and ruin such a passionate turn of events." Discord asked as he ate some popcorn. "Whaddya mean passionate? I can't see in there. It's too far! What happened!?" "Relax Applejack, dear. I may have just helped you with your little love predicament." Discord said as he threw the rest of his popcorn behind him. "What?" Applejack asked in disbelief. "What happened in there! Ah need to know!" Discord began stretching. "Well, I don't know about you but I'm tired." He said ignoring Applejack's question. "I guess it's because of using so much magic." Discord snapped his fingers and the orb surrounding Twilight and Rainbow Dash disappeared. "Well, it's been a blast, but I gotta go! See ya, Applepony!" Discord snapped his fingers again and disappeared leaving behind nothing but a cloud of smoke. "Wait! Discord!" Applejack yelled. She then looked over to Twilight and Rainbow Dash and remembered that the barrier was gone. Without a second thought she took off towards the two ponies. After a short run, she arrived. She looked her two friends. Both of them looked miserable. Neither spoke. Both sat quietly and Applejack found herself unable to speak. She did not know what to say. What had happened in the magic barrier. Applejack had to know. Slowly she opened her mouth to speak. "Wha—" Applejack was cut off by Rainbow Dash. She suddenly turned and took off in an instant. Without thinking, Applejack quickly turned and ran after Rainbow Dash. Leaving Twilight by herself. Twilight managed to stop her tears, but she still felt sick and her chest hurt with an intensity that she had never felt before. This pain was different from what she felt with Fluttershy. She did not understand this pain. Slowly, Twilight got up to her feet. She stood still for a while. Thoughtless. Her mind was blank. Her expression just as blank. Eventually, she turned opposite the direction Rainbow Dash went and began walking. *** "And then we can got to the park and then we'll go eat some dinner! Oh this is going to be so much fun!" Pinkie yelled happily. Pinkie looked over to her newly acquired girlfriend and jumped in front of her. Fluttershy gave her a questioning look. Pinkie just smiled and quickly stole a small kiss from the pegasus. Fluttershy blushed uncontrollably. She covered her lips with her hooves and her eyes widened. "Pinkie!" She gasped. Pinkie giggled. "Sorry, Fluttershy. I just wanted to do that for so long! I was going to wait until we got to the park, but I couldn't wait! You're not mad," Pinkie asked. "Are you?" Fluttershy did not answer her. She silently walked up to Pinkie and kissed her back. After finishing the kiss, Fluttershy smiled. "No, I'm not mad." Pinkie smiled back at her. "Good! Let's go then!" "Okay." Fluttershy replied, beaming with happiness. *** "Oh, this has been a very great day!" Luna yelled with happiness, as she soaked in the warm water. Celestia replied with a simple smile and nod. It was the most peaceful day the two princess' had seen in a long time. The two were spending some quality time in the palace hot springs. They both sat quietly, simply enjoying each others company. Suddenly, a bright light forced both the princess' to shield their eyes. With a loud popping noise, Discord appeared with a towel on his head and a rubber duck in his hand. "Why hello, dear sisters! I'm exhausted after helping out all those ponies. I really needed a little bath time!" Discord explained as he slowly lowered himself into the water. Celestia and Luna both exchanged looks of disappointment. They simply sighed, then tried to enjoy the rest of the day, even though they knew that would be impossible. *** Twilight still felt sick. She knew the feeling in her stomach would not just disappear so easily. After walking blindly she found herself looking at Rarity's boutique. Should I ask Rarity what to do? But I've already bothered her so much lately. Twilight pondered. Rarity yawned as she crawled out of her bed. After all that time, she was only able to get so little sleep. She walked down her stairs and looked out the window to see a depressed and confused looking Twilight Sparkle. Looks like I'll be giving more advice. Rarity thought as a small smile crept onto her face.