Authors note: Hurt and betrayal has captured the hearts of the Smith sisters. Now faced with what they know can they confront one another? It is time for the sisters to face what they have done…question is will they stay sisters through it?

CH.3: Even sisters fall down

Abigail waited for Maple and Sasha to finish their business before heading back. She wanted her sister to be composed when she confronted her. To unleash her words on her while she was in that stupor would be like any other day with her. The walk back was torture on her soul; having witnessed such a violation of all the two of them stood for. It had always been them against the Star family…now her baby sister had been taken from her by that smug villainess. Yes she saw Sasha as an enemy…though saying it aloud always was a fault of hers. The wind kicked up a notch sending her blond mane in front of her face and she blew at it out of frustration. She was doing all she could do to restrain the tear flow anxiously awaiting free fall down her cheeks. This was eating away at her cool exterior and was leaving her in a distraught state. Her normally soft hooves clomped down hard on the ground as she could make out the Smith household up ahead.

"What do I say to her?" Abigail fretted aloud. She paced about frantic for an answer but found herself lost for thought. All she could see was Sasha covered in her Sister and her sister with a look of pure bliss from her orgasm.

Maple appeared with a skip in her step and stopped short of bumping into her sister. She back pedaled as she was caught. "W-What are you doing up?"

"Its morning sis. I should be asking that…seeing how you are normally not a morning person." Abigail circled her sister and could smell Sasha all over her.

"Well I…funny you should mention it…I had a change of heart. Yes…morning is now my thing…now boy I am tired-."

"You are not going anywhere sis!" Abigail yelled. She normally didn't yell and it caught both her and her sister by surprise. Nonetheless she had to do this now or she would not have the heart do it later. "I know perfectly well you were not picking apples that early in the morning. When you weren't in bed I went looking for you…and guess what I saw?"

Maple gulped and felt her tail go down between her legs. She hadn't thought anyone would be up so early to witness their little rendezvous. "Abigail…its not what it looked like-."

"Don't play coy with me sis! I know perfectly well when a pony is ready to squirt or is playing dirty." Abigail stared hard at her sister and was just begging her to deny what she saw. Sasha Star was not to be trusted and she knew somehow that she was using her sister to get to her.

"That's right," Maple said, her eyes glinting with a hint of malice, "you would know about that. Sasha told me about the Carnival the year before. Yes…the very one where the cider was spiked…by a unknown source. I can't remember much…well…that was until the veil was lifted and all the little dirty secrets came out." Reading the look on her sister's face clearly for what it was; guilt, she pressed on with a spring in her step. "Yes…it happened while I was…indisposed. The place was packed with drunken ponies and workers alike. Usually the place is peaceful left with just a twinge of held back words, but, this year change was in the air. Sasha happened to be doing well and so she happened to see a certain pony sneak off out of view. It drew her after this pony and what did her eyes behold?"

Abigail felt her legs fall out from under her and the shame of that day swam up to her eyes as they watered. This was not how she wanted the truth to come out…anyone but Sasha could've made the incident easier to swallow. Seeing the betrayal in her sister's face she knew that both of them had committed this very act that could not be taken back. She tried to give her side of it but Maple was clearly not going to hear it as she continued with a strong voice.

"So she saw a pony going down on you…and you in turn with her. It was there at that Carnival you lost it…the precious thing we ponies hold dear. You passed judgment on me for what Sasha and I did…and yet…for a year you have been holding this secret in. What you did was just the same…if not worse then the deed I committed. This explains so much…about why you avoid talking about the same sex and why even while we bathe…you tend to avoid close contact-."

"It was the cider Maple…you have to believe me. Normally I am more in control of my body…but when it hit my system…I lost control. Her name was Viola Sweet…she was visiting from elsewhere…I can't remember where. We got to know one another and at the time of the cider we were in each other's company. Naturally there was an attraction, but, I made it clear of the rules and so we just chatted like friends would. After drinking two or so cups of cider we joked about taking each other's virginity near the river…well…one thing led to another. I was appalled at what I did and I swore Viola into secrecy; that what we did was to never be told to anyone. Had I known Sasha was watching-."

"You would've done the same thing. Do you know why? Sis…you are a closeted pony…and because you hid it for so long the cider naturally released your inhibition." Maple grinned as she saw her sister shake her head stubbornly.

"No…I can't be…I don't like girls. This is all besides the point…you confided in Sasha when you should've came to me. I didn't catch any of what you told her, but, if it led to that porn show I saw it was an indicator of your sexual identity. I'm surprised Sasha is a lesbian, though, she could be just using you-."

"Your just jealous that she had sex with me…and not you!" Maple frowned at her sister and wanted her to say other wise. "C'mon I'm waiting…tell me it is not true and I will turn myself into the council right now."

Abigail did not see reason to play into her sister's trap. If she said that then it would clearly piss her off and the Smith name would be tarnished; regardless its long standing history. Should she say she was not jealous…it would only distance her sister when their relationship was already dwindling. Looking to the corner she sought time…any time to think over her answer. The Council was not a considerate bunch; once they had the truth…the punishment would be dealt swiftly. She couldn't afford to lose her sister, but, lying to her would only hurt her. "It looked like…she was using you to get to me. It isn't about sex or anything; I am not even attracted to her. It is just…well…didn't it seem too easy-?"

"I knew it…you couldn't be happy for me! You want Sasha for yourself…and…to you she has to be up to something if she wanted to have sex with me! You are horrible…you know that?" Maple stomped her hoof and glared daggers from beneath her eyelids.

"I just told you Sasha means nothing to me! I hate her…why can't you see that?" Abigail met her sister's hard stare and didn't shy away from it. This was foolishness on her sister's end. Did she honestly expect her to fight her here?

"Sasha is mine big sister…so don't you get any ideas!" Charging forward she met her sister half way and their heads crashed into one another. Pain shot through her skull and blood slid down the middle of her nose as she reeled back.

Abigail shook her head past the dizziness that was engulfing her very stability and all around she could see colors bending. Looking to her sister she could see she was badly hurt from the skull bash and was even bleeding as well! "Maple…we have to get you checked on-."

"You would like that…wouldn't you? I mean to be the hero and take credit for saving little ole me?" Maple would not have any of that. She was intent on showing she was better then her sister…and…through force if necessary.

"Enough damage has been done today Maple. Both of us have betrayed one another…can't we let that stand for today?" Abigail saw her sister charge again and went to move out of the way in order to avoid the collision. She did manage to avoid the attack, but, her sister was quick to correct course and crashed into her unprotected side. Yelling out in pain she crashed to the ground and felt a sharp pain throb in her body. She stared at her sister standing over her and saw the hurt and longing to do some serious damage to her in her deep set eyes. Was she really going to-?

"That is enough you two!" The loud voice of reason broke through their tension like a divider of peace and suddenly the fight was over. Standing in the threshold of the house was Riley Smith, her weakened form still holding power over her two daughters…no matter their state of mood. Her talk yesterday apparently didn't do that much justice…and now she bore witness to the final result of what could only be described as sister issues. "Maple help your sister up this instance!"

Maple did as her mother told her and as her sister stood upright she cringed as the pain shot through her again. Maple felt regret over her rash actions but as she leant out a helping hoof her sister rejected it. "I'm sorry Abigail…I don't know what came over me-.'

"I know perfectly well what was going through your mind," Abigail frowned, her voice strained as it hurt to talk. "You thought that what I did was worse then what you did and that by taking me down a notch…I would know your suffering. The only thing you proved was that…ugh…I need to lie down…"

Abigail collapsed to the ground then and her mother and sister rushed to her side. A stick was lying protruding from the ground and when she had fell she had it lodged in her side. Maple felt sick and Riley immediately set to action. Her voice was commanding and it drew Maple out of her reverie of haunting thoughts. "Fetch the doctor right away. I will stay by Abigail's side and do what I can for her. If this is any indicator of future relations between you and your sister…you'd better stay away from her…till it settles."

Maple felt her tears sting her eyes and as she galloped off she set off for the doctor. The doctor came quite quickly and while the act to remove the stick was taking place she left. She didn't know how far she traveled or where she was when she finally stopped; all that was certain was she was away from her sister, her mind for the moment at peace. Maple noted how she was in a wide stretch of plains where grass came up a little above her hoof and the sun was beaming down on her happily. There was a cave not too far away so she traveled there to hide from the sun. "Hello…anyone here?"

Maple only heard her voice so she proceeded further in. Languishing in her guilt she sought a corner where she could rest her head. This was all her fault…if she hadn't been with Sasha…she would have never betrayed her sister…or learned of her sister betraying her. Resting her eyes as she laid her body down she didn't wake till she heard the hoot of the owl in the night. Her eyes were heavy but she forced them open to see two eyes peering at her closely. "Are you ok?"

"Wuah!" Maple yelled out in shock. She clearly shocked the other as well for she jumped back in shock. Her blue eyes were mesmerizing in the little light provided and after a bit it was revealed she was a pony as well.

"What the fuck? You nearly gave me a heart attack. I only was trying to see if you were alright, shit if I had know you'd react like that I wouldn't have even bothered."

Maple smiled weakly as the other girl spoke with such…strong language. "Um…you shocked me…much as I shocked you. Still I probably should've reacted like any other girl being awakened by blue eyes in a secluded location."

"You're a smart ass…aren't ya? I suppose though it was safer to announce my presence, but, seeing as you were sleeping soundly I just…um…wanted a closer look." A blush appeared on the pony's face and she looked away quickly after.

Why was she blushing? Maple walked to the entrance of the cave and looked out at the moon looking down at her. "By the way my name is Maple. What is your name?"

"My name is Dawn Moonset. I actually live in this cave. You are more then welcome to stay the night…but by morning I must ask you to leave. You see…I'm not partial to company…especially smart ass pony's who scare the living daylight out of me."

"You know how to hold a grudge don't ya?" Maple grinned. Still she was glad for the invite…as she didn't want to go home just yet. "Why do you live so far away from civilization…if you don't mind my asking?"

"It's a long story…but seeing how your my guest…I suppose a little bedtime story won't hurt. When I was a young pony I knew I was different. I was always looking at…girls rather then guys. My friends began to leave one by one…as they felt uncomfortable with me. A Carnival was held annually and so I figured people wouldn't be so judgmental while so jovial. For a while it seemed to work…the other ponies completely forgot my sexual identity. However one year in particular the cider was spiked. I was with another pony, uh, I believe her name was Abby. Anyway the two of us got talking and at first it was joking. However just one look in her eyes…I knew. We went to the riverside and one thing led to another. Sadly after the event she wanted nothing to do with me, so, I ran away. This cave offered me shelter and kept me away from those who shunned me."

Realization dawned in Maple's eyes and as she listened she knew then who this pony was. "Abby…it is short for Abigail. You were the one that had sex with my sister!" Maple stared wide eyed at the girl and saw hardly an ounce of fear or regret in her warm eyes.

"Yeah…so what of it? Yes I had sex with her…and yes it was the best sex I ever had. I remember her having a sister, though, she didn't really speak that much of it. Um…has she mentioned me, not that it matters, but, out of curiosity-."

"No…as a matter of fact she has not mentioned you even in passing reference. I just found out about you and my sister from Sasha Star. She witnessed the act transpire and has kept it secret since then. Why would you have sex in such an intoxicated state?"

Dawn heaved a sigh and gave an honest shrug. "It was in the moment. Both of us were lonely and talk of experimenting just seemed the right thing to do…at the time. I understand if Abby wants nothing to do with me…or even the mention of my name. If she wants to be a closeted lesbian…who am I to say other wise? I don't know…maybe she is just waiting for the right girl…"

Maple stared at the blue pony and felt a sad understanding for her. When she had met her sister she had already known what she was, but, her sister hadn't even came out yet. So even if it was in joking…she was just being who she was…even while intoxicated. Leaning in she kissed Dawn on the unsuspecting lips of hers sinking into the moment. The other pony stared in confusion but Maple couldn't help herself. She was drawn to her from that story and her body felt flushed at being in such close proximity of her.

Dawn felt her eyes grow heavy and as she let the other pony in she leaned in. Their lips were soft against one another and their bodies began to move in sync with the other. Dawn moaned loudly as she began to push the girl down so she was lying on her side. The mood of the cave was intense and if any wanted to pull away…the moment had passed. Parting from her lips she lifted up the other pony's leg and connected her pussy up against hers. "Are you sure about this? I don't want you to do this because you are getting back at your sister…or…"

"Just shut up and fuck me." Maple said with a wry grin. She had already lost her virginity to Sasha, and now she was with her sister's cherry popper. A part of her wanted to experience what her sister had, but, another part of her just wanted to enjoy the thrill of two pussy rubbing up against one another in heated ecstasy.

Dawn obliged happily and began to softly push up against her pussy. It was soft and sent her mind back to the day she and Abby did it by the riverside. She could feel their clits becoming chummy with one another and as she worked back and forth she could feel her breath pick up every time. "Ho…ah…wow…this is incredible. It is like this position was meant for us…"

"Ugh…I wouldn't know about that. Most any pony could probably do this position with a different style, so, it is hard to say…who it was made for…guh." She sweated through this sexual position as her leg was held up while the other pony rammed into her. Sweat poured down her body and she was working up a healthy appetite for sex. With Sasha it was that dominance mixed with need…with Dawn it was more…well…she had to figure that out. Did having sex with another mean they were in a committed relationship? Or was this simply two ponies alone in the world reaching out to one another in a vulnerable point in their life?

"Are you always this talkative during sex? Just enjoy it…don't question it." Dawn continued to grind into her and her eyes were trained on the beauty whose mane was flying about each time she pressed in for the attack. She was so beautiful…and yet…she knew she was not hers to have. She could tell as their pussy met that although she was here in body…her mind was thinking of someone else.

"I am…oh yeah…make me cum baby yeah…woah!" She was excited, and yet, all she could see was Abby…er…Abigail. Was this how it was when her sister did it? Feeling her body explode in a multitude of pleasure she realized she had reached her orgasm…without even knowing it.

Dawn screamed as her orgasm hit and together they came as they met in the middle. Their juices clung to each other and some pooled beneath them. Getting to her feet she nibbled at the other pony's ear and smiled down at her. "You did good…kept up with me…till the end. Anyway I'm tired…I think I will call it a night…you should too."

"Yeah…be there in a few." Smiling after her she looked up at the moon and wanted to see her sister. Was she healing well? Would they see each other at the Carnival? Oh crap the Carnival…it was coming up…soon. Trying to get up she found herself too exhausted and fell asleep where she lay. As morning came she woke with a yawn and as she looked around found Dawn nowhere in sight. What she did find though was a message addressed to her:

Hey sleepy head. Sorry I wasn't there to see you wake.

Anyway I had some errands to run and goodbyes just aren't my thing.

I know you were thinking of someone else last night.

Don't look surprised…I can read people.

You should tell her how you feel.

I hope you two will be happy…when and if you tell her

I will always remember last night…yours truly Dawn

Maple heaved a sigh and knew she was right. She had to tell Abigail…and no better time then at the Carnival. With her mind made up she set off at a gallop back to town. Of course as she raced there she suddenly stopped as several ponies blocked her bath. "Hey I'm in a rush here-."

"Orders from the High Council prohibit your entry…for the time being." A stuffy looking pony with white mane hanging before his eyes said. He held himself pretty well with spectacles over his dusty covered eyes and his hooves looked worn down.

"What am I being charged with?" Maple demanded. She had to see her sister…and being detained here was not going to stop her.

"Where shall I begin? You had intimate relations with a pony of same gender, you badly hurt your sister, oh and there is the leaving without informing the Council. As seen fit by the council you shall be sentenced one week expulsion to the furthest reaches outside Ponyville…as you have grown accustomed to not following the rules here. "

"That is absurd…and how did you come upon such accusations?" Maple stomped her hoof and stared down each council member.

"Oh Maple…how easily you forget." A slight chuckle escaped a pony and as the council parted ways in stepped Sasha. Her face was lit up like a Christmas present being unwrapped by a pony for the first time; she clearly was so pleased her facial muscles couldn't accommodate any more smiling.

"Sasha…I trusted you!" Maple glared at the black maned pony and saw her chuckle again. It made her sick to her stomach…and the guilt of betraying her sister caused her head to reel.

"Yes…you did didn't you? Anyway I am sorry you won't make it to the Carnival. I will give your family your regards though. Let me know how it is out there…not that I would ever leave Ponyville in the first place. Ta ta dear." Swishing her tail behind her she turned to leave and the council left with her.

Maple yelled at the top of her lungs but to no avail…no pony within hearing distance would help her now. She had buried herself deep and as she sank down on all fours she wept all alone. Now how was she going to tell Abigail?

Authors note: My lengthiest chapter yet. So much pain in Maple's life. The Carnival will be featured in the next chapter and a turning point will be reached. I hope you've enjoyed the story so far…cause more action will soon come. Stay tuned for Chapter four.