HEART OF STONE
Chapter thirteen: Decision
Written by TheCrimsonDM
Trixie arrived home and found it odd that Maud wasn’t there waiting for her. Trixie really wanted to tell Maud all about her meeting with Celestia. She would have to wait patiently for her return. Sitting down on the couch in the living room Trixie examined the bookshelf in front of her.
There were many books on the shelf ranging from romance to science. To Trixie’s surprise she discovered a couple of new books sitting on the shelf. She tried to reach out with her magic and grab one, but just as she grabbed hold of the book her horn began throbbing in pain. She stopped trying to use magic and simply walked over to the shelf instead.
There were a few different types of new books here on the shelf. One of them was entitled “Creatures of myth”. Trixie picked it up with her mouth and sat back down on the couch before placing it in her hooves to read.
She found a book mark already inside it. Trixie turned to that page and found something that surprised her a little. This section of the book, although small talked about the Deep One’s. Trixie read the section.
“The Deep One, a monster created from a pony that has been corrupted and mutated heavily by outside influences. Deep One’s are typically very basic monsters by themselves, although a large group of them has been known to develop hive mind intelligence. This intelligence always calls themselves The Deep One, and have a hard time distinguishing themselves apart from one another. This is a rare behavior but a very dangerous one.
“It is known that only ponies suffering from mental illness are able to speak with The Deep One, often times forming a cultic religion around such creatures. It is suggested that if signs of any Deep One activity are found, that extreme measure’s be taken to deal with them immediately.
“Deep One Mutation has been theorized to be caused by a strange ore, usually purple in color. Most ponies would only assume that it’s a type of crystal, but ponies who suffer from mental illness always report that the ore is somehow wrong, disturbing, and giving them chills They have also reported to see strange runes inside the ore, although none are able to properly read them. It is suggested that you destroy or get rid of any ore matching this description.”
Trixie sat there re-reading the small section on Deep One’s over and over again until Maud walked through the front door. Trixie instantly looked up and asked. “What did you do with the purple crystals we got from the caves?”
Maud answered with a flat tone. “I gave them to Twilight, she said she was going to destroy them.”
Trixie looked back at the book and asked. “Did she?”
Maud then said. “I don’t think so. I think she brought it back to Ponyville. Why is something wrong?”
Trixie felt a cold shiver run through her heart as the book’s implication of what may happen. Trixie then looked at Maud and said in a serious tone. “We are going to Ponyville.”
Trixie continued reading the book just as Maud sat down next to her breaking Trixie’s immersion into the book. Maud then asked. “Are we going to live in Ponyville, or just visit?”
Trixie looked at Maud and said. “I don’t know yet, I guess we are just visiting for now. We could take a look at some places for rent while we’re there.”
Maud then snuggled a little closer to Trixie and asked. “What if we find a nice place?”
Trixie thought about it for a moment and then said. “Yeah, I suppose we could move there if that was the case. It might be hard for me to adjust though.”
Maud began nuzzling Trixie’s neck, and then Maud began to kiss her neck softly. Trixie could tell exactly where this was going…again. This time however Trixie just didn’t feel in the mood for such an activity. Her thoughts were too focused on destroying those crystals.
Trixie gently pushed Maud’s head away saying. “Not right now, I don’t feel up to it.”
Maud looked confused, and she felt a little scared. Maud then asked. “Why?”
Trixie then said. “It’s just that we’ve been doing nothing but having sex with each other for the past few days. I’d enjoy it if we did something different.”
Maud then looked away, her feeling of fear didn’t go away though. Trixie began to wonder if Maud might have had a reason behind her obsession with physical intimacy. Trixie asked in a kind voice. “Is there a reason you’ve been so physical with me lately?”
Maud didn’t look at Trixie but she explained. “I have a hard time expressing my feelings for you. This is an easy way for me to show you how much I love you.”
Trixie could still sense some fear deep inside of Maud, so Trixie asked. “Is that the only reason?”
Maud was quiet for a moment, but she finally admitted. “I’m afraid of losing you Lulu.”
That was it, Maud was terrified of losing Trixie and her fear had made her more physically active with Trixie. Maybe Maud didn’t feel like she was good enough or maybe she simply was afraid of not spending the time she had with Trixie to the fullest. Trixie could relate and even though she wanted to dig into Maud’s mind to learn more, she didn’t.
Trixie brought a leg around Maud and pulled her into a tight embrace. Trixie then said. “You won’t lose me, I’m going to be by your side forever Maud.” Trixie gave her lover a kiss on the forehead and added. “But I want to spend my time with you in the best ways I can, just making love isn’t enough. I want to talk with you, go on walks with you, and maybe one day start a family with you.”
Maud looked up at her with a few tears running down her face. Maud was smiling though and she was radiating love. Maud then said. “You…just want to be with me?”
Trixie smiled and asked. “What, did you think I was only in this for the sex?”
Maud gave Trixie a kiss on the lips, and then said. “I was afraid you didn’t need me anymore.”
Trixie gave her a kiss back and said. “I’ll always need you in my life, you are the entire reason that I’m sane.”
The two of them simply held each other and cuddled on the couch for the longest time. Trixie really did love Maud, and cuddling her was one of her favorite things to do. It had been so long since they simply cuddled without it turning into something more, she took her time to enjoy every second of it.
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A few days later Trixie began packing some things for the trip to Ponyville. She knew that they may only be spending a few days there, but looking for a new place to live was very important to Maud, so she would be trying her best to help her with that. Trixie had a few more goals while there such as making sure Twilight destroys those purple crystals. And Trixie had plans to go and visit her mother while she was there, hopefully it wouldn’t be too painful a reunion for her.
Trixie didn’t have a whole awful lot she needed to pack, and neither did Maud for that matter. The two of them had bought tickets to go to Ponyville, and were planning on staying with Pinkie Pie during their time there. Tomorrow was the day they go to Ponyville, and although Trixie was both scared and nervous she was also very excited to be going home again.
It had been so long since she had last seen it, and she couldn’t help but think about it. Ponyville, the place where she was born, where she turned bad, and the place where she will be living again, if things go well that is. Trixie let out a sigh and said to herself. “Please let this trip go well.”