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// On Their Way 
// Story: Link Start! 
// by UsefulRamen 
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The  Train Station: Ponyville

Kirito, Asuna, and the others all made their way onto the train. They all found seats rather close by to one another. Cadence and Shining Armor had to leave them to get back to the Crystal Empire just to make sure that everything is in the ordinary. They waved goodbye to the group as the train began to make its way to Canterlot.

"Good luck!" were the last two words that they all heard slip through both Shining's and Cadence's mouths in unison. 

The train silenced any extra words with its loud sound FX. As the train rolled along the tracks, and its metal wheels were in constant sink with the steel tracks, it blew steam from its top. Trying its best to carry all of its cargo from point A to point B. 

"Hey, uh...Spike, come sit over here with me." Applejack offered. She had noticed Spike's undivided attention for the two lovers (mainly Kirito).

It was as if he had glued his very own eyes to them and, try as he may, never get to take his eyes off of them. Not even for a second. Twilight barely managed to pull his attention from them. Even with her magic. There was true interest, and excitement in Spike's eyes. It seemed impossible for him to be able to do that whenever Twilight lectured him or anytime at all. Not even when he was with Rarity. It's as if his crush on her is non-existant.

"Yes Spike darling, do leave them be please." Rarity stated with the slightest hint of annoyance in her voice. She was annoyed that Spike wasn't stuttering when he talked to her, and she was annoyed at his lack of attention for her. She was annoyed that he had barely seemed to notice her now.

Its just for now, and it shouldn't last too long she continuously told herself over and over. Eventually, she began to slowly believe it.

"Oh all right. But only because you told me to Rarity." Spike said as his gaze drifted over to Rarity.

And for that single moment, Rarity was relieved. Relieved to know that he still had something left for her. She could finally relax and settle down.

Twilight just rolled her eyes and took a quick glance over at Kirito and Asuna.

I wish I could have love like that. The purple alicorn thought to herself. She dreamed for it, and hoped that someday, she could find some pony to make valuable memories with. She wished that a love like that, which could last her a lifetime could find her someday. Maybe not very soon. But some day. 
Can anypony find me, somepony to love?  

And for the rest of the ride, Twilight Sparkle paid no mind to anything, and just kept to her lonely thoughts of hope. She clutched them tight and nurtured them. She didn't want to lose sight of them for her own sake.

Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were just in a corner to the right of the two lovers. They were having their own little conversation, and of course, Rainbow was doing most of the talking. Fluttershy just listened. She answered questions and made sounds of agreement of course, just to keep it going. Applejack sort of just sat off to the side of the others, and took a long nap.

Soon enough, night fell. The train was tired, but it pushed itself on. It was pushing itself almost beyond its limits. 

In the single train car only big enough for the group of eight ponies and dragon (conviently), all was quiet. You could probably here a snore, or murmur of some pony talking in their sleep every now and then, but not a lot. In the quiet stillness of that single train car, the moon was the only source of light shining down into the interior of the train car casting shadows of the seat dividers. In all of the undisturbed peace, two souls remained awake and, inseparable.

Kirito silently whispered into Asuna's ear and said:

"Hey. Wanna have some fun?" as he giggled to himself. Asuna could of swore that she felt a brief shock that traveled through her body.

"What do you mean by fun?" Asuna slowly, and cautiously asked.

"You know." Kirito winked and gave Asuna a menacing smile.

"God no. Go hump a cactus." Asuna joked. They both laughed quietly to themselves. They were careful not to wake the others. Very careful.

"But for real though. Ya know, I'm at that age now so..." Kirito gave Asuna a pleading look. Asuna saw that look, and saw right through it. She could see he wasn't being serious. But deep down, she knew that he would ask about this sometime soon. But. Why now? Why here? Why in a place where there are others that could wake up and watch? Was he joking? He had to be. Definitely joking.

"OK Kirito, very funny. The answer is still no." Asuna replied.

"Heh heh. I wasn't joking. For real. I'm at that age now. And, well...I think you know the rest. I feel like I can't hold myself together. I'll try to make sure that your ready before I ask again. It'll be tough, but what have I done that was wasn't tough." Kirito sighed in defeat.

"OK. Thank you, you'll make it. You'll make it because I'll be by your side the whole way through. Now be a good lover and gimme a kiss goodnight." Asuna said as she gave Kirito a warm, familiar smile.

"Kay." Kirito said as he leaned over, and gave her a passionate kiss on the lips. But this time, it was a little different. Asuna surprised Kirito and used her tongue that time to give Kirito some form of satisfaction.

The broke apart for air alone.

"Wow. That was...a new thing. What's the word they use? Oh yeah. That was um,...certainly a new experience." Kirito said still a little surprised.

"Yes. I had to satisfy you somehow." Asuna said getting a little more tired by the minute.

"Well, you don't have to go this fast you know." Kirito said as he also got more tired. His eyelids were beginning to get heavy, and it began to become harder to stay awake, so he asked:

"Can we cuddle?" Kirito whispered.

"Of course." Asuna said as she leaned all of her weight onto Kirito's side. He rested his chin on the top of her scalp and breathed in the scent of her hair, then fell asleep with three last words:

"I love you," the two said in unison. And with that, they fell asleep depending on the other for support for their body. Leaning on each other like what a pair of close brothers would do when they crossed their arms and leaned the other brother's back.

The moonlight shined on both of the two lovers' faces. Creating a calm silver glow that emitted off of their faces as they peacefully slept. They were the perfect display of the perfect life. The train seemingly chugged out a smoky goodnight to all of its cargo that awaited for the train to reach its destination. Relying, and trusting in the strength and power of the iron horse that only ever raced on steel tracks.

Chugga-chugga-choo-choo