I almost groaned as I walked back into the library. Why did I think that spending the day at a farm after yesterday was a good idea?
I liked Applejack, she turned out to be fun to talk to. But I couldn't just walk along and talk to her as she worked, it would make me feel like a giant lazy jerk. I blame a good upbringing.
So, I did my best to help out.
Alicorn or not, big fucking mistake. I thought I was in decent shape. I was just plain fucking wrong. Trying to keep up with a well-trained earth pony was a horribly bad idea. Especially with how I felt since yesterday.
My everything ached. I didn't even want to 'think' about how I would feel tomorrow. I have no idea where Amber went either, she just disappeared about an hour in, but I wasn't worried. Skitter used to do the same. I think it was a changeling thing.
Sunset Shimmer looked up from where she was lying on the couch next to Twilight, a book floating in front of them as she blinked at me, “What happened to you?”
“Apples,” I answered and shook a leaf out of my mane before clarifying at her raised eyebrow. “I met Applejack and somehow I ended up learning applebucking.”
Twilight grinned at that, “How was it?”
“... A lot harder than she made it look,” I admitted and sat down, dropping the illusion around my wings so I could stretch them with a groan. Oh, that felt good. One drawback to the illusion... I couldn't stretch, it only worked when my wings were against my sides.
Even worse, there was an...
“So where did you two end up?” I asked and turned my head, nosing along my wing. Where were you... you have been bothering me almost all day!
“We... ah... well, fell asleep out by the telescope on the hill,” Twilight answered after a second as I found the errant feather. “It... got sort of late.”
“Ah yeah,” I said and gripped it with my teeth, giving a slight pull to check. It easily plucked loose without any real resistance and I let go, grabbing it in my magic as I stretched my wings once before folding them again. “There. So much better,” I said as I looked up at the feather before burning it to ash. “So what did you see...” I started to ask as I turned back to the girls only to find them looking at me, Twilight's wings held high.
I glanced up at the ash in my magic field. “Ah. Sorry, I'll throw it away outside. I just don't like having parts of me lying around.”
“...It's fine,” Twilight answered quickly and jumped off the couch. “I'm going to go take a shower, then how about we find some dinner? Spike is over at Rarity's so I was thinking we can find some hayburgers?”
“Sure,” Sunset agreed and took over holding the book as Twilight left up the stairs. As soon as the other alicorn was out of sight, she smirked at me before returning to the book.
I just raised my eyebrow at her, “What?”
She just grinned.
“What?!”
Sunset snorted, “Oh nothing. We were just admiring the way you preened your feathers.”
Uh-oh.
“...Sunset? Did I do something.... You know...”
She grinned and shook her head, “No, not really. Maybe not something to do in public, but among friends it's perfectly fine. But you do know that you really should read up on that some more, monkey boy. Sooner or later you will screw up if you don't.”
“I'll make a note of it,” I grumbled and shrugged my wings before I frowned at her. “So what was all that about?”
“Well, you do have a rather nice looking wingspan,” she teased with a grin. “I'm a unicorn and even I appreciate it.”
I facehooved, “Sunset...”
“What?”
Sighing I shook my head, walking over to jump onto the couch next to her, “So... fell asleep watching the stars, huh?”
“...Yes?”
I smirked at her, “Sounds almost romantic. Just you, Twilight, the stars... all night. A bit chilly, lying beneath her wing for warmth...”
The inside of her ears started to slowly turn red, “Nothing like that.”
“You wanted it to,” I teased. “You know... I think you may have a thing for alicorns.”
“I don't. Now shut it.”
I nodded. “Sure you don't. Of course, your pool is rather limited... There is basically Twilight and Celestia right now,” I said as I watched the glaring and steadily reddening Sunset with a smirk. “Luna is mine. Go find your own Princess.”
If looks could kill, the wall behind me would have a big hole in it. Sunset suddenly dropped her glare with a smirk, “Maybe I should tell her you said that.”
I just snorted, “You do that.”
Sunset shrugged one shoulder, her smirk deepening, “Of course, you should consider your own position.”
“What?” I asked with a frown.
“By my count, there are four alicorn females and one male. So, if they want a stallion that won't die on them... there are not that many choices around.”
I shook my head, “Not happening. I'm with Luna.”
“Now yes. But in a thousand years?” she asked and leaned closer with a grin. “I'll give it a hundred years, maybe two before you wake up with a different alicorn beneath your other wing. Maybe even Princess Celestia?” she whispered. “Or would Twilight be more your style?”
As if on cue, Twilight trotted down the stairs. “Much better. Ready to go?”
Damn it, Twilight! Now I can't even answer properly!
I stared at her for a moment before I shook my head, shooting Sunset a glare, “Need to shower too. I'm covered in dirt.”
“Well, hurry up. I'm hungry.”
I firmly ignored Sunset and her grin as I made my way up the stairs. Well, I'll get my revenge. Dueling training tomorrow. I'm thinking Sunset running laps would do wonders for morale.
My morale that is.
Why Page I didn't know you where a ladies ma...pony
I don't think Sunsets wrong though
loved the exchange between Page and Sunset!
Hah! Page just did the Pegasus equivalent to scratching his balls in front of the girls!
Ever since he ascended I always thought that eventually Luna and Page might drift. Though Luna is the number one choice...I got to admit Twilight would be a nice match for him.
7918260 I am sooo glad she is back in Equestria!
7918280 He did the equivalent of a sparkly fabio hair throw in slow motion, but instead with his wings then using his magic. We can imagine a comic strip showing that off. from the mare candy filter.
Huh. You really made that Twilight scene work, and kept her personality pretty well.
I have not seen that work before. Good job, sir. Good job.
I think you're pretty much the only author that has made shipping work for me.
7918307 I thought it was more like someone with a well built body, stretching (nude)
7918464 I've always mentally assigned alicorn's as being "Avatars of beauty" for ponies since they both embody all the tribes and have ruled for a long time. This any male alicorn would be the pony equivalent of Adonis.
Dammit past me, I forgot to like and favorite this!
7918480 so, an Adonis sensually massaging a sore bicep then?
Ah, poor Blank Page. Has he considered the possibility that it's not just alicorns he can't win a verbal spar with, but just mares in general?
7918280
I hope not, I like him and Luna together. Also, would probably cause Nightmare Moon Part II.
7918307 Now that does seem like a fun idea.
7918737 Agreed but eternity is a long time. And honestly I half expect for her to be the one to say they should see other mortals.
7918743
Yeah, maybe. Thought, with time the opposite could also happen as well, and they could grow closer together instead of farther apart.
7918748 You know, I really hope that is the case.
7918281 My favorite interaction with them was the one regarding pizza and where to obtain it.
7919114 Agreed. Page should introduce it to Equestria, he could rule without ever taking the crown.
7918307 orig10.deviantart.net/f87c/f/2017/034/b/9/how_is_that_even__by_sipioc-daxqojf.jpg
7919654 *Starts laughing hysterically.*
7919888 Thank you, thank you!
7919896 Thou gave off a nice anime quality to thy drawing it out.
7919922 I do pull inspiration from there. That and it was almost time to go back to work.
7919654 I did an ink of the drawing.
img15.deviantart.net/03a7/i/2017/034/e/d/blank_page_ink_by_jood580-daxrqun.png
thoughts?
7920239 I'm honored. Looks great, but vary the thickness of your brush it help the picture to appear more three dimensional.
Besides that is pretty good. Feel free to color any of these. Just PM me so I can see!!
7920368 that was my first time trying that
for the brush size have the parts closer, larger?
7920376 Yeah, have things that are close be more thick and things that are further be finer. Also use smaller lines in the eyes. It's hard to tell in black and white but when and if it would be colored the stark contrast between the skin color and white of the eye will cause it to pop better than a sharp black line.
Keep at it! I am still learning all about digital art and even then don't have it down to save my life.
7920384 I have been using the paths tool in gimp to do the lines it is great for when using a mouse
7922186 In the real world. Also, very, very new. Alicorns grow stronger with age.
"Did he burned a perfectly grown alicorn quill?? Blasphemy!" Said Twilight.
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*Blasphemy
Immortals have their own problems, even the young ones, it seems...
Far too much scheming. :P
8826516
Yeah, lol!
oh, this fan-comic came to mind:
https://www.deviantart.com/radiantrealm/art/Flirty-Frisk-585226054
Page: Burns feather
Twilight: Well that was... hot
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And suddenly I am reminded of the fic of anon taking over for Spike in writing to Celestia.
"Twilight 'F- the Living' Sparkle"
Edit: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/450053/dear-princess-sunbutt
High moral keeps people moving 👍
Sunset raises not just his moral apparently
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What's the fanfiction called
11197727
There's also one of her replies to those, you should read both together.
The CMC, Diamond Tiara, and Silver Spoon: *walk in for Twilight Time*
Page: "Crud."
CDS: *gasp*
Sweetie Belle: *LE GASP*
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This joke is so bad it ended up being hilarious!
That what Celestia and Luna run laps before the stallion guard, if they want keep looking they have to keep up.
Page probably will increase mare guard cardio instead
The dude keeps picking verbal fights he can't win. Celestial, Luna, now Sunset? What a masochistic streak.