The Road to Us

by BoredAuthor817

Chapter 11

Wallflower and Sunset were the last ones to breakfast. As they walked in, everyone was enjoying cute, fruity pancakes, courtesy of Princess Celestia.

“Morning, sleepy heads” Princess Twilight teased, “You two sleep well?”

Sunset yawned while Wallflower silently took her seat. Pancakes appeared before them.

“That's Mommy-speak for 'where's the coffee?'” Honey translated.

Celestia frowned. “We'll have none of that vile liquid here.” She quickly set cups of tea before her daughters, who took it without a second thought.

“The kids were just telling us of all the things you've been doing” said Flurry Heart, “From it all, doesn't sound like you've gotten much sleep.”

“Surprised they got any sleep at all” added Stardust, “the way there were tossing and turning for most of the night.” She turned to her parents, who were now a bright shade of red: “You can sleep in my bed, if you want. It's very comfortable.”

The other adults tried to hide their amusement.

“Well, anyway” Celestia turned to her grandfoals, “Think it's about time we headed out.”

“Yeah!” Stardust cheered, “Grandma time!”

“What are you going to do?” Sunset finally spoke. Her mother gave her a side glance.

“That's for me and the little ones only. You two just enjoy your day alone. And, by the way, happy anniversary.”

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Sunset stretched as they entered their room. “You know, I completely forgot what day it was.”

“Well,” Wallflower nuzzled her, “we have kinda lost track. Besides, we've been celebrating this whole time.”

“I guess that's true... So, then,” she grinned, “since we've, so graciously, been left alone, what did you have planned?” She was slightly startled when her lips locked with Wallflower's. More surprising was the forcefulness of her wife as she was pushed towards the bed.

“I thought you'd never ask.”

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Sunset was still glowing when they stepped out into the city streets. Wallflower noticed and basked in its light, proud of her handiwork. She pressed against her wife, tenderly nipping and nudging. Each touch and stroke elicited new shades from her love; and she reveled in it.

“Look at you” she teased, “I've got you giddy as a schoolgirl.”

“If only we were schoolgirls again...” blushed Sunset. Another gentle nudge.

“Later, my darling.”

“So, where're we going?”

Another tease. “You mean you don't know?”

“Well,” Sunset shrugged, “considering I planned this whole trip, I thought I knew everything...”

“...But, you left today to me.”

“That, I did.”

Wallflower gave a kiss. “Then trust me.” She pranced slightly head to the main part of the city, past the various shops and vendors. Finally, stopping before a door she waited for Sunset to catch up.

The other mare had a lovely reddish tint beneath her coat, which caused her to radiate like the empire. It's beauty only made Wallflower's heart beat faster. She gave her wife a sly smile.

Sunset looked up at the building. It looked familiar, but she couldn't remember why. The name painted on the sign, however, she recognized. “Is this...?”

“Yep!” Wallflower smiled.

“Looks like they did some remodeling.”

“But, that's all they've changed.” She opened the door.

“Wow,” Sunset breathed, examining the interior, “how many years has it been?”

“Well, last time we were here, Even was still very little.”

Sunset stood back while Wallflower spoke with the maitre d'. Soon, they were nestled together and enjoying a bottle of the house's wine.

Sunset took a sip of her drink. “I had almost forgotten about this place.”

“How could you forget the place? You first brought me here for a very special date. Did you also forget what happened after?”

“No,” Sunset blushed, “I remember very well what happened after.” She glanced through her menu.

“What are you in the mood for?” Wallflower asked.

“I think you know.”

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Despite having breakfast, neither of them realized how hungry they were until the giant dish was placed before them.

Sunset's stomach rumbled as she gazed upon the sauteed veggies smothered in a wine sauce, all on a bed of noodles. Her mouth watered as she watched the freshly grated cheese coat and melt into the food.

Wallflower smirked as she stabbed a fork into the middle of the plate. She spun it around a couple times, pulling out a huge bundle of vegetable, pasta, and cheese. Letting the loose particles fall back to the plate, she positioned the laden fork before Sunset. She watched with mirth as her wife slowly engulfed the food in her mouth, slightly tugging at the utensil as she pulled the food off it.

Removing the fork, Wallflower examined her work. The bite had been a little too big for Sunset to handle. A few pieces of pasta hung from her mouth, and some of the sauce had dribbled onto her chin. Unable to find a napkin, she leaned in, licking Sunset's fur clean before nibbling off the excess noddle.

In the closeness, she could feel the heat radiating from her wife. She felt the pounding of her heart, the increase in her breathing.

When she pulled away, Sunset swallowed hard. “It's a good thing we're in private dining.”

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They leaned against each other as they sauntered through the city, silently glancing into the numerous shops.

Sunset nuzzled into Wallflower's mane. “That was as good as it's ever been.”

Wallflower nodded. “It's good to know that some things never change.”

“Though change can be good. I mean, look at us. We're different ponies walking out of that restaurant now than what we were last time. Or, even the first time.”

Wallflower let out a sigh. “Just thinking, though, of all we went through just to get that change.”

“We've had our rough patches. Thankfully, they've been less than most. But, still, we've made it through.

“I can say one thing for it all.”

“What?”

“It sure has been an adventure.”

Comments

[PresentPerfect]

I guess Flurry would be grown up now, huh? Hadn't thought of that. :D Domestic Celestia gives me life.