//------------------------------// // Sweet Apple Acres Cider Gala // Story: Scootaloo's Heartache // by Twi-Fi //------------------------------// The week passed in a blur for Scootaloo. Between class, crusading and planning for the dance, she had lost track of the days. She didn't get much alone time with Sweetie Belle although sometimes at lunch they would hide in the bushes or an empty classroom and make out. In fact, Scootaloo had only one full day alone with Sweetie Belle, the day before the dance. She and Sweetie Belle were in the middle of a very passionate kiss, rubbing each other's flanks when Rarity walked in with their dresses. She nearly fainted at the sight of them lip locked and passionately caressing each other. "Sweetie Belle! What in Equestria are you doing?" Rarity said in shock as Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo both jumped taking hooves off each other. Both of their faces turing a bright shade of red. "Um, we were just - um..." "Sweetie Belle do you realize what you were doing? Do you have feelings for Scootaloo?" "Yes, Rarity. She's my fillyfriend." Sweetie Belle said looking at the floor. "Your fillyfried? Why Sweetie Belle! Why didn't you tell me?" Rarity said cheerfully. "I don't know. I thought you wouldn't approve I guess..." "Darling who you love is who you love. It's not my place to tell you who to love. I will always approve as long as that pony truly loves you and isn't hurting you. I'm sorry I freaked out but it was quite the shock." "Oh... I'm sorry I didn't tell you Rarity. I really do love Scootaloo." Sweetie Belle put her foreleg around Scootaloo's neck pulling her into an embrace. "Aw so cute! My little sister is in love!"Rarity sang out cheerfully then cleared her throat changing back to a serious demeanor. "Now, seeing as you two were a little, um, frisky, and things looked a little heated I think it's time for the talk." "The talk?" Scootaloo asked deciding to join the conversation seeing that Rarity wasn't angry at her. "Yes dears, the talk. This is something I can't really put a stop to nor would I try, I can only make sure you get the right information. After all your first time is supposed to be a special moment." Rarity said feeling a little embarrassed. Scootaloo was ready to bolt. She wanted to be anywhere else in Equestria as she realized what Rarity was about to talk about. Oh no, no, no, this isn't happening... from Rarity? "You see... when a mare loves a stallion or um, mare... very very much..." Rarity blushed. "Now it's nothing to be ashamed of. It's part of life and you two should understand some things before you decide to - Well let me just tell you how everything works first." Scootaloo glanced at her clock as she had done many times before. Three o'clock, guess I should get ready, this thing starts in three hours. She decided she should shower first as she hasn't had one yet. In the shower she spent extra time cleaning her hooves and shampooing her mane and tail. She got out and fussed with combing her mane so it looked just right. I'm doing this for you Sweetie... She made her way back to her room and took her dress from her closet, the one Rarity had given her the previous day. It was dark maroon that glittered in the light. It was sleek and simple but elegant. It's not too bad I guess, could be worse. She donned the gown and admired herself in the mirror. I kinda dig it actually and it matches my mane. She reached in her closet and extracted matching shoes and put them on. She looked at her clock annoyed, she only managed to waste an hour of time. Now, to pick up Sweetie. Scootaloo knocked on the door to the Carousel Boutique. It opened revealing Rarity standing in the doorway and Twilight standing behind her. "Oh my! You look fabulous dear!" Rarity beamed at her. "Come in, Sweetie Belle is upstairs getting ready, she'll be down soon." "Wow Scootaloo, you look nice." Twilight said smiling at her. "Um, thanks." "Rarity tells me you and Sweetie Belle are together now. Did you take my advice?" Twilight asked. "Yes and it worked. Thank you, thank you!" Scootaloo said excitedly. "It's cute but they needn't to get so, um carried away." Rarity said as Scootaloo bowed her head blushing. "We had to have a little talk yesterday but at least we don't have to worry about either one getting pregnant." Rarity sighed. "Still if I tried to stop them I know they'd do it anyway. I know I did- " Rarity put a hoof over her mouth but it was too late she had already said too much out loud. Scootaloo's eyes went wide at Rarity's comment and avoided her eyes. Wow. Umm t.m.i. "You didn't hear that... As Sweetie's big sister I don't think it's my place to interfere with her life." Rarity looked at Scootaloo, "if you hurt her in anyway, I will beat your flank 'till it's black and blue." Scootaloo gulped and lowered her head, cowering under Rarity's glare. "I - I would never hurt her..." "I know dear you have my blessing. Now, where is that date of yours." Rarity said smiling down at Scootaloo. "This is so exciting! I can't believe you three pulled this off! I can't wait to tell the princess all -" Twilight broke off, distracted by a small figure coming down the stairs. Scootaloo spun around and looked at the stairs. She felt her heard skip a beat and her jaw drop as she noticed Sweetie Belle standing there in the most gorgeous gown she had ever seen. Sweetie Belle had a dark blue satin dress with silver embroidering. She was wearing a silver necklace with a blue heart shaped jade. Her shoes were light blue that sparkled in the light with dark blue bows at the top. Her mane was tied up in a bun with a matching blue ribbon. "How do I look?" Sweetie Belle asked noticing everypony staring at her. "Divine dear, simply divine!" Rarity beamed at her. "Really pretty." Twilight concurred. "You look really pretty Scoots." Sweetie Belle said walking up to Scootaloo and giving her a quick peck on the lips. "Thanks. You look so pretty, gorgeous - unbelievable!" Scootaloo said nervously trying to find the words. "Awww. You two are just adorable. First date! This is soooo cute!." Rarity squealed. "The gala starts in an hour and a half. I have dinner ready so come in and eat. Carefully, I don't want those gowns ruined before you get there." Scootaloo walked next to Sweetie Belle in silence as they made their way to Sweet Apple Acres. She would look over at Sweetie Belle periodically to take in her beauty. She is so pretty, I'm the luckies filly in Equestria to have her. "You're so cute Scoots. I see you checking me out, just can't get enough can you?" Sweetie Belle teased. "You're the cute one... and no I can't." Scootaloo kissed her on the cheek grinning. "I think you'll have to turn down your cuteness or I won't be able to keep my hooves off you." "What if I don't want you to?" Sweetie Belle taunted swaying her hips a little bumping into Scootaloo. Scootaloo stopped walking abruptly. Sweetie Belle stopped and looked at Scootaloo a little confused. Scootaloo smiled and wrapped her forelegs around Sweetie Belle's neck. "Your wish is my command." Scootaloo leaned in kissed her on the lips pushing her tongue into Sweetie Belle's mouth. They broke apart after a few minutes, staring into each other's eyes. "We are going to be late..." Sweetie Belle said kissing Scootaloo on lips. "Then stop kissing me. Gosh." Scootaloo said in mock annoyance. "You know I can't resist you." Sweetie Belle nuzzled Scootaloo's neck causing her to shiver. "But yeah we should get moving again. We're kinda the hosts." "Yeah we should." She kissed Sweetie Belle on the cheek then released her embrace and together they started walking to the apple orchard. "I can't wait to see Apple Bloom with Spike. I'm gonna tease her flank off." Scootaloo said cheerfully. They arrived at the barn and Scootaloo could see lots of ponies gathered around the barn, some were dressed up nicely and others weren't dressed up at all. I can tell which ones are only here for the cider. As they entered the barn Scootaloo quickly caught sight of Apple Bloom in a nice sparkling red dress that matched her mane and tail. Next to Apple Bloom stood Spike in a sleek black tux. Spike had an arm around Apple Bloom's neck as they walked together. They are cute together... "Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle! Wow you two look amazing!" Apple Bloom called out after noticing her friends. "You don't look so bad your self." Scootaloo said. "That's really sweet of Spike, such a gentlecolt." Scootaloo teased. Spike and Apple Bloom instantly turned red. "Awww so cute together aren't they Sweetie?" Sweetie Belle nodded and Apple Bloom responded by sticking her tongue out. Scootaloo smiled at Spike then turned to Sweetie Belle and kissed her on the lips pushing her tongue into her mouth. Spike's jaw dropped as he watched the two fillies make out right in from of him. "Wow, that's something..." Apple Bloom just rolled her eyes at him. "We gotta get this thing started." Apple Bloom said. "Up here in front there are hay bails to stand on and a microphone, follow me." Apple Bloom said as she pushed her way through the crowd to the front of the barn. The four of them made their way onto the hail bail stage. "Wow, pretty good turnout." Apple Bloom said impressed by the number of ponies that filled the barn. Most eyes had fallen on them as they stood over everypony. Apple Bloom tapped the microphone causing a bit of feedback which was followed by a dead silence as everypony now diverted their eyes to the four of them on the stage. "The Cutie Mark Crusaders and the Apple family would like to present to y'all The Sweet Apple Acres Cider Gala! Hang out, dance and drink some of our amazing cider!" She said cheerfully into the microphone. She nodded at Scootaloo to turn the jukebox on. Everypony cheered as the music boomed. Apple Bloom kicked the party cannon filling the barn with lots of multicolored bits of confetti. "Dance?" Sweetie belle said to Scootaloo. "Love to." Scootaloo said and they jumped down from the hail bails and found a spot on the dance floor. Scootaloo did as many spins and twirls as she could in front of Sweetie Belle, doing her best to impress her. Sweetie Belle was simply rocking from one side to another to the beat of the music. "Wow Scoots, you are such a good dancer." Sweetie giggled. "And you are too cute." Scootaloo pulled off another spin on one hoof stopping in inches from Sweetie Belle's muzzle. She leaned forward a little and pecked her on the lips quickly putting her other legs on the ground. She put both of her forehooves on Sweetie Belle's cheeks pulling her head in. Scootaloo looked her directly in the eyes then kissed her passionately. They kissed through three songs before Sweetie Belle broke the kiss and looked around embarrassed. Scootaloo giggled bashfully. She planted a kissed on Sweetie Belle's cheek. "Cider?" "Oh, yeah. Let's get some before it's all gone!" Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle made their way over to the refreshment table. Scootaloo could see many ponies on the dance floor having a good time. Pinkie Pie was bouncing around cheerfully dancing with random ponies, Miss Cheerilee was dancing in a line dance with Applejack and several others. She spotted Twilight and Rarity off to the side. From the looks of it, Twilight was getting a dance lesson from her. "Hey kid, nice party. Cute date!" Rainbow Dash appeared out of the crowd smiling. "I was only gonna show up for the cider but I couldn't leave without showing off my awesome dance moves." Rainbow Dash boasted then rushed off to join the line dance. Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle approached the table where they saw Fluttershy standing behind the table serving everypony cider. "Aren't you gonna dance Fluttershy?" Scootaloo asked. "Oh, um yes I was. I'm just filling in for Applejack so she can have some fun too." Fluttershy said softly as she filled two cups of cider. "Here you go." Scootaloo gulped down the cider smacking her lips. She scanned the dance floor until she saw Apple Bloom and Spike dancing to a slow song. Spike had his arms around Apple Bloom's neck as the slowly revolved on the spot. Scootaloo nudged Sweetie Belle and pointed them out. "Awww." "I bet they kiss." Scootaloo said watching them. "Right at the end of the song." She continued to watch them as the song faded and finally came to an end. Apple Bloom and Spike looked into each other's eyes, he leaned in and kissed her on the lips for a second the pulled back blushing. "Ha! So called it!" "Awww, that was so sweet!" Sweetie Belle squeaked. Scootaloo started to make her way over to them but came to abrupt halt as she felt something tugging her tail. She turned her head to see Sweetie Belle holding her tail in he mouth. Sweetie Belle released her, "Scoots, Apple Bloom was very sweet to leave us alone that one night..." "Yeah, you're right... I can tease her latter." Sweetie Belle looked shot her a sharp look. "What? She teased my flank off, it's only fair I get her back." "Oh, she was just trying to help and I'm glad she did. Things may have been different if she didn't." "Oh come on! I would have asked you out... eventually." Scootaloo smiled and nuzzled her neck. Sweetie Belle cooed happily. "Want to go outside for some air Sweetie?" "Sure." It was a nice warm night without a cloud in the sky. Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle sat on the grass, she could hear the music in the distance. She sat on her haunches and looked out over the orchard enjoying the nice warm night. She turned her head to Sweetie Belle, staring into her big green eyes. She leaned in and kissed Sweetie Belle on the lips. She took a step forward pushing Sweetie Belle backwards, forcing her tongue into Sweetie Belle's mouth. She took another step forward and Sweetie Belle wrapped her forelegs around Scootaloo and pulled Scootaloo down on top of her. Scootaloo pulled her mouth off of Sweetie Belle's and kissed down her neck then back to her mouth, their tongues reconnecting. Scootaloo put her hooves on Sweetie Belle's flank rubbing her hindquarters. She pulled away again nibbling on Sweetie Belle's ear. She could hear Sweetie Belle's breathing become heavy as she left very wet kisses down her neck. "Oh, Scootaoo, I love you so much." Sweetie Belle moaned as Scootaloo went back up to nibble her ear. "Oh, mmmm." Sweetie Belle squirmed under Scootaloo. "Oh, take me home Scootaloo. Make this my special night."