“See you guys, have fun! Don’t worry, I’ll take care of her!” Rainbow called out as Fluttershy, Scootaloo and Cielle waved at her from the driveway. Grinning, she waved back, and then closed the door.

Smoothing out her shorts, she decided to head upstairs to check how Ascentia was doing. It had been a day since they’d returned from their little family vacation, and while she was doing just fine since then; she still wanted to double check.

Reaching the spare bedroom, Rainbow knocked a few times. Upon hearing a grunt from the other end, indicating Ascentia was awake, she called over, “Can I come in?”

“Yeah, sure,” came Ascentia’s voice from inside, “The door’s open.”

Opening the door, Rainbow came in, and then closed it behind her, “Hey, how’s it? They just left to take Sunny to see Rarity for a bit. So I’m Dr. Dash, now, and you’ll be my patient!”

Ascentia chuckled a little, nursing a bruise on her neck from when Pinkie got a little too rough when they were trying to keep Sunrise from crying, “Well you’re a more comforting sight than the last one.”

“You need anything?” Rainbow asked, leaning against the doorway as she put her hands in her pockets, “I warn ya, if you want a full blown meal, you might have to wait a while.”

“I can cook,” Ascentia smiled, casting a glance up Rainbow’s legs before her gaze reverted back to her face, “...There’s just… can I have a hug?”

“Like you need to ask, sure you can!” Rainbow chuckled, going to the bed and sitting down on the edge. She gave the other woman a hug, patting her back, “Better?”

Ascentia sighed softly and nuzzled into Rainbow’s shoulder, “Mmhmm… much better.”

“Hey, if there’s one thing me and our friends have in common, we’re all cuddle bugs,” Rainbow chuckled, tousling her hair.

“Women after my own heart,” Ascentia murmured, wrapping her arms around her shoulders and groaning softly at the tight embrace.

“Yeah,” Rainbow sighed a little, nodding, “So… hey, not to like, open wounds or anything, but I just wanted to know what you’re thinking of doing once all the dust kinda settles some more.”

Ascentia took a far less happy sigh, “...I don’t know. I want to go home, but… is it wrong to say I also want to stay here?”

“Nah,” Rainbow assured and patted her back again, “why would it be? You’re in the coolest freaking mansion in town, and you’re staying here with me and my family. Who wouldn’t want to stay here forever? Besides, we’re gonna help you and Sunny through this, that’s why we’re here! You’re all comfortable and safe, so it’s no wonder you like it.”

Ascentia felt her heart flutter at the promise that they’d help her and her daughter through their trouble with Twilight. For a few moments, she briefly considered not letting Twilight out of jail, and instead staying here with the Dash family. She looked up at Rainbow and kissed her cheek.

“Thanks, Rainbow.”

“Hey, anytime,” Rainbow chuckled, poking her nose, “Besides… in a few days, I’m gonna be going back to that Hell Asylum. At least I’ll know everyone’s gonna be safe here, plus I know Flutters and Scootaloo will appreciate the extra company. I’m just gonna miss all of you like freaking crazy.”

Ascentia shifted a bit, sitting in Rainbow’s lap as she nuzzled her, “I’m going to miss you too. Can I visit you more often?”

“Yeah, you can visit,” Rainbow nodded, giving her hair a nuzzle, “I don’t mind! Plus Cielle would think it’s awesome, so no worries there.”

Ascentia didn’t say anything, she simply nuzzled further into Rainbow’s shoulder, her heart pounding as Rainbow held her. Curling her legs up, she gently tickled the back of Rainbow’s neck with her nails.

“Love you, Rainbow,” she murmured.

“Hey, that tickles…” Rainbow laughed a bit, “Love ya too, buddy.”

Ascentia kissed her cheek again, flinching in brief surprise as she felt something firm press against her rear before she realized that it was Rainbow. Relaxing, she brought her hands to her front and nestled against her shoulder, absently nuzzling her.

“Yeah, sorry,” Rainbow chuckled, “It does that. ‘Specially when someone sits in my lap.”

“I don’t mind,” Ascentia said softly, kissing her cheek again.

“Okay then,” Rainbow patted her shoulder, “Need anything else?”

Ascentia’s face flushed, but she didn’t respond. Instead she nestled lower on Rainbow’s lap.

“No? All right then, guess I’ll hold ya for a while,” Rainbow gave a shrug.

Ascentia gave a small squeak that sounded like a very high and quiet laugh, but otherwise kept her head nestled into Rainbow’s shoulder, a warmth spreading through her as she felt the room growing hot.

As the time ticked on for a while, Rainbow felt the familiar itch. It wasn’t physical, just more of an urge. The part of herself she’d come to terms with, in that her sex drive was practically insatiable. This moment was practically gift-wrapped, but she also didn’t want to force things either. Nonetheless, she could feel that Ascentia was probably thinking the same thing, in a sense.

Getting an idea, Rainbow wandered her hand along her hip, then down toward her rear. Feeling no resistance or an attempt to move away, she went further. Carefully and slowly, she took Ascentia’s shoulders and proceeded to adjust their position. Doing so, she lay the other woman down onto the bed, going slow so as to give her time to react or move away. However, she didn’t. Ascentia offered no resistance of any kind, and instead relaxed further as Rainbow positioned her, her eyes briefly darting down to her shorts.

“Guess I don’t need to ask if you’re up for one, eh?” Rainbow chuckled, winking at her.

Ascentia smiled warmly and shook her head, parting her knees as her hands trailed over Rainbow’s neck and collarbone.

“Sooo, how do ya want it? All I’m gonna ask is that you be ready on your knees or… whatever height you’re gonna need,” Rainbow said, laughing a bit and nuzzling her nose.

Ascentia’s eyes once again trailed down to Rainbow’s shorts as she licked her lips, her eyes slowly trailing back up to her face as she felt her mouth water, nuzzling Rainbow’s neck. Getting an idea, or at least some kind of semblance of what to do, the prismatic woman gave a nod and pulled down Ascentia’s pants for better access. Once they were moved down to her knees, along went her panties.

Letting her go, Rainbow rose up and pulled down her shorts, freeing her fully erected member from its confines.

Ascentia’s breath hitched as Rainbow undressed her, before her eyes settled onto her erection. Licking her lips, she felt the warmth inside of her grow as she groaned in the back of her throat, an almost desiring whine that Rainbow couldn’t help but giggle at.

Cutting to the chase, Rainbow reached downward and toyed with her vaginal lips curiously. Finding that Ascentia was already wet, she grinned at this, playing with her for a little bit and then withdrawing her hand. Positioning herself over and between the other woman’s legs.

“You ready?” Rainbow asked, spreading Ascentia’s knees a bit for good measure.

Ascentia nodded, whining in the back of her throat again and laying her hands back against the pillow as she looked up at the ceiling, waiting for the filling sensation she’d been craving all week.

Giving a nod back, Rainbow entered her pretty fast, eager to get started. She hissed as the tightening sensation closed down on her shaft, but otherwise began to thrust in and out of her at a reasonable pace. Panting, clutching the sheets on either side of Ascentia’s body, she squeezed her eyes shut and grew a bit in speed.

“Ahh!” Ascentia squeaked, her legs coming up around Rainbow’s waist as she shook her jeans and panties off of them. Her back arching against the bed, she chewed on her bottom lip as a low growling came from her throat.

Grunting in pleasure, Rainbow continued thrusting in and out, going faster and clutching the sheets. She flopped her hair about, throwing her head back occasionally. Ascentia squeaked sharply, her hips rocking in time with Rainbow’s thrusts as her cheeks pinkened, looking up at Rainbow’s face with a loving smile.

Giving a smile back, Rainbow chuckled and took hold of her hips as she thrusted faster. It reminded her of those times where she and Fluttershy had made love-but without speaking a word to each other. Where all they had were the looks they shared, the sounds they made, and their body language. Difficult as it may have been in some respects, it was still beautiful. Moments she would never forget. This right here was truly one of them, where she was taking the time to just absorb how Ascentia was feeling and acting without words between either of them. She smiled wider, laughing a bit, and kissed her forehead.

Ascentia reached up around her neck and pulled her down to lock lips with her, whining softly as she ran her tongue over her lips, taking in her sweet, yet at the same time bitter, taste. Parting her knees further, she rocked harder against Rainbow’s thrusts, feeling the warmth inside of her becoming more and more intense.

Kissing her back, clashing their tongues, it got Rainbow going faster all the more. Every bit of the ecstatic pleasure grew, to which she felt ready to burst. But having the advantage of being able to hold out a little easier, she did so for now.

Ascentia made several tiny squeaks into Rainbow’s mouth, her hips moving faster as she desperately sought not only her release, but also that brief moment where Rainbow would fill her completely, a feeling she’d experienced precisely once before and had been craving ever since.

After a while, Rainbow couldn’t hold herself back anymore and came pretty hard, grunting loudly as she spilled her seed inside of Ascentia’s entrance. Panting, feeling a bit drained, she continued to thrust inside, but was considerably slower. But she kept going to at least give Ascentia a chance to finish, as well.

Sure enough, Ascentia gasped sharply and clenched down hard onto Rainbow’s member, squealing as she released onto her, falling back against the bed as she rode out her orgasm, trailing her tongue over Rainbow’s lips.

Meeting tongues again, Rainbow allowed herself to relax and pulled out, laying down on the bed beside her. As she caught her breath, regaining herself a little more, snuggled Ascentia close and kissed her cheek.

“Feel better?” She finally said, breaking the silence.

Ascentia nodded and snuggled up next to her, gently licking her cheek like a kitten, “Mmhmm.”

“Glad to hear it, Asy,” Rainbow played with her hair a little, kissing her forehead.

Ascentia nestled into her arms, “I love you, Rainbow…”

“I know ya do,” she said, nuzzling her, “Love you too.”

Opening the door, Rarity gave a big smile and threw her arms around Ascentia in a tight hug, "Oh, darling, I'm glad you could come! It's been quite a while since we had some time together, hasn't it? Come, come inside!"

Ascentia smiled and hugged her in return, cooing softly as she nuzzled her cheek against Rarity's soft shirt, "It's good to see you too, Rarity," she said, letting go of her and corssing the threshold of her home.

"Would you like some tea?" Rarity asked, closing the door behind them and leading her to the kitchen, "I bought your favourite recently!"

Ascentia nodded and sat down at the table, "Yes, please."

Going to the stove, Rarity put the kettle to work. After a few minutes, she poured the hot water into the waiting mugs and teabags, before bringing them to the table. Giving Ascentia one, she sat down across from her.

"So, how are you, sweetheart? I understand you have been staying with Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy," Rarity queried as she took a sip of her tea.

Ascentia nodded, "They insisted after Scootaloo's party," she said, taking a tentative sip of her tea.

"All things considered..." Rarity murmured in agreement, "I'm certainly glad you have a safe haven. You and your daughter both."

"...That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about," Ascentia said quietly, "...I asked Fluttershy already... do you think... I should... leave Twilight?"

Rarity was surprised by the question, but then placed her mug down onto the table. She looked at her friend with concern, then placed her hand on top of hers.

"Well, darling... I have to say this with a very heart," Rarity said grimly, sighing, "Personally, I think you two should get a divorce. I do not doubt that you two love one another, but this cannot go on. Especially with Sunrise in the picture."

Ascentia pulled her hand back, looking surprised. She'd been considering a seperation over anything else, but... "...A d-divorce?"

"I know, I know that it is a hard pill to swallow," Rarity said gently, looking her in the eye, "But right now, you have to think about Sunrise's safety, as well as your own. If Twilight cannot get help and end this abuse; it's better that you divorce her."

Ascentia's eyes slowly drifted down to her mug as she tried to suppress the tears that were trying their hardest to break free. She could clearly remember not too long ago that it was damn near impossible to make her cry, and now here she was desperately trying to keep herself together.

And that was when the magnitude of the damage that Twilight had caused over the years finally crashed down on her like a whale in a tidal wave. She bit down on her lip and shifted around the table to be next to Rarity, leaning her head on the woman's shoulder.

"I... I can't..." she whimpered.

As much as Rarity wanted to argue, she felt it better to allow her friend to explain herself first. She brought her arms around her, kissing her cheek, "And why is that, dear? Why do you feel that you can't leave her?"

"...I don't even know," she shivered.

"Dear, I know how much you love her, but-"

"I cheated on her..."

"What?" Rarity looked at her with surprise, "....Who with?"

"Rainbow Dash," Ascentia said softly, "...Twice."

Rarity frowned slightly, "I thought you talked to her and Fluttershy about that before you went to visit her. Wasn't she aware of it and even said it was all right?"

"When I went to visit her," Ascentia murmured, "Not the other day or yesterday."

"I see..." Rarity bit her lip, "I suppose that does count. Well, you're going to have to tell her the truth. It's really all that you can do at this point."

Ascentia was quiet for a minute, before she quietly, yet firmly, said "I'm not sorry."

Giving a small sigh, Rarity nodded, "I suppose I can't blame you for feeling that way. That doesn't make it right, but I see what you're saying."

Ascentia settled against Rarity's shoulder, bringing her arms around her neck and clinging to her for comfort, "It's just... if I do get a... if I get that... what do I do then?"

"You will cross that bridge when you get there," Rarity said kindly, "If you need a place to stay, you know that you can come to me or any of the girls at any time. Until you get back on your feet."

Ascentia shivered. Getting back on her feet meant she'd have to go back to work, which brought back all sorts of painful memories. And yet, living as a housewife seemed to have just as many, if not more painful memories. But as she thought back to after the two of them had gotten married, all she could ever really remember was the snuggling, the eating together, all the parties the Princesses made them go to...

In fact, the more she thought and tried to remember it, it always felt like the abuse itself was only something others told her had happened. Like her own memories felt like another's tales.

She leaned up against Rarity's neck and kissed her chin affectionately, "...This is all too much..."

"I know it is, darling," said Rarity, kissing her forehead, "Which is why you're going to take it easy and then take this process one step at a time. Twilight's hearing is in two months, perhaps we'll be able to settle some matters by then."

Ascentia nodded as she looked up into Rarity's eyes, "...I'm sorry I'm such a wreck," she said, wiping her own eyes.

"Don't be, Ascentia," Rarity said firmly, looking her in the eyes, "You're just going through a difficult time. But that's why I'm here to help, that's why we're all here."

Ascentia squeezed her arms tighter around her neck, "...Rarity... I know I probably shouldn't be... fuck it..." she leaned in and quickly kissed Rarity's lips, gauging her reaction.

"Mm!" Rarity gasped, completely frozen in her seat for a moment. She pulled away, blushing heavily, "D-Darling, I... I... do want to, I haven't forgotten what we had shared back when you and Twilight..." She let her voice trail off, "But I wouldn't want you to have a further burden."

"I don't care," Ascentia said softly, nuzzling Rarity's neck, "I just... want you. Please?"

Trembling a little, Rarity nuzzled her, gripping her shoulders, "I want you too, dear... I-I just... don't think we should..."

Ascentia sunk down against her, disappointed as she nuzzled against her neck, a few tears escapiing down her face as she softly kissed Rarity's collarbone.

Shaking a little, Rarity tried harder to deny her desires, knowing how much it would come back to bite them if they did. It was still cheating. There was still a chance, however small, that Ascentia would work things out with Twilight. There was still a chance.

Rarity exhaled, nuzzling her, kissing her forehead, "I do love you, sweetheart. Please do not forget that."

"...What am I going to do for two months?" Ascentia asked quietly, leaning against Rarity's neck as the smell of her perfume filled her nostrils.

"Whatever do you mean?" Rarity asked, rubbing her back.

"Twilight's hearing. It isn't for another two months," Ascentia whispered, "...Am I supposed to just stay at Rainbow's until then?"

"It's entirely up to you, darling," Rarity said, "You can stay with them, or with Applejack, Pinkie, or myself. Wherever you'd like to go."

Ascentia tired to imagine herself in Pinkie's apartment or at Applejack's farm, something that only filled her mind with images of Pinkie bouncing around the entire place, or of Applejack working in the farm. Two things that made her bite down harder onto her lip as she squeezed Rarity's shoulders harder. Even the thought of staying at Rainbow's place while she was back in the hospital conjured images of Fluttershy in much the same manner. It seemed no matter how much she told herself she loved Twilight, she wanted nothing more than to be with any of the other girls, something that had driven her to ask them about this in the first place.

She kissed Rarity's collarbone again, not having the strength to try her lips a second time, and sighed.

"You're on the rebound, aren't you?" Rarity asked, nuzzling her.

"I haven't even gotten the seperation yet," Ascentia murmured, "And could you really blame me?"

"Perhaps not," Rarity conceded, "I just wouldn't want you to rush into anything you're not prepared for."

"Pinkie and Rainbow aren't as hesitant," Ascentia muttered.

A jolt struck through Rarity, "Oh... it is on!"

"Huh?" Ascentia pulled back to be at her level.

"Upstairs. And I mean now," Rarity said, standing up, shaking a bit, "I will not hold back any longer."

Ascentia shuddered silently, "Y-Yes ma'am," she stammered, as she stood up and made her way to the stairs, biting her lip in excitement.

Once they reached the bedroom, Rarity shut the door with her foot, before then pushing Ascentia onto the bed.

"Darling... aside from where my heart truly lies, where yours truly lies... I had always wondered if we would ever engage again," Rarity confessed as she slowly undressed herself.

Ascentia nodded, "Me too," she squeaked as she pulled her jacket off her shoulders, eyeing Rarity's curvy body.

Crawling onto the bed, Rarity shed her undergarments, "This will be our secret... tell no one, and neither shall I."

Ascentia was surprised at how quickly Rarity had undressed, only getting her own shirt off as she'd been watching her. She nodded and tried to undo her belt with her quivering hands.

"Let me help," Rarity cooed, doing so and meeting her gaze, "I will be honest... I also haven't had any in months."

Ascentia smiled a little, leaning in as Rarity undid her belt, "Is it wrong to say I'm glad about that?" she asked as she kissed along Rarity's jaw.

"Why? Because it makes me hornier?" Rarity smirked, pulling down her pants.

Ascentia nodded, lifting her legs so Rarity could take them off of her, "Yeah."

"Well then," Rarity tossed them aside, spreading her legs apart, "I hope you can handle this..."

Ascentia leaned back on her arms and nodded, "...Take me."

All but pouncing, Rarity tackled Ascentia to the bed and kissed her deeply. She moaned loudly between kisses, pinning the taller woman down as her hands explored. Ascentia moaned sharply underneath her as her hands wrapped tightly around her hips, her back arching as Rarity's hands danced over her skin.

"Oh, darling..." Rarity giggled, nuzzling her jawline and neck, "Have I ever told you that your body reminds me a bit of Applejack's?"

Ascentia made a small, questioning coo as she nibbled her ear. 'Applejack?' she thought. 'The woman's built like a brick shithouse.'

"Well, obviously you're not quite the same size, but there are a couple of similarities," Rarity giggled, nuzzling her cheek and kissing it, "I suppose it's the muscles."

"I guess," Ascentia murmured, leaning her head back as Rarity kissed along her neck, "...But I've got a better ass," she said petulantly.

Rarity rose an eyebrow, smirking at her, "Oh? You really think so?"

Ascentia nodded, "I know so."

"I don't believe you." Rarity giggled.

Ascentia slipped out from underneath her and turned around, planting her hands on the headboard as she leaned forward, pushing her rear out toward her and turning her head to look at her out of the corner of her eye, her panties visibly dampening underneath, "How about now?"

"Hmmm..." Rarity pretended to think for a few moments, "I think I would judge better with a side-by-side comparison!"

"I'd welcome that," Ascentia said, biting her lip, "Applejack's gorgeous..."

"I know..." Rarity said dreamily, giggling, "Perhaps I can... persuade her to join us sometime..." She came closer, reaching around her hips and pulling down her panties.

"Yeeeeeeeesss," Ascentia moaned as she felt Rarity's fingers drift over her thighs, "Please do..."

"Wondrous," Rarity purred, now toying with her sex, feeling the dampness, "Oh, darling.... you seem to be completely ready for me."

"I've been ready since I got here," Ascentia groaned softly as she nuzzled back against Rarity's sweet smelling hair.

"Turn back around, darling... I want to see your lovely face as I eat you out like the most delicious treat..." Rarity purred into her ear, toying with her sex some more.

Ascentia shuddered and managd to worm her body back around to meet Rarity face to face, her cheeks as red as her hair and her breathing heavy with anticipation.

"I'm quite hungry for you, darling..." Rarity purred still, lowering herself down Ascentia's body, before reaching her goal. She licked her lips, then proceeded to dive right in.

Ascentia rapped her knuckles against the front door to Applejack's house, looking out to make sure she wasn't already in the orchard. Seeing nothing, she knocked on the door again, clutching herself nervously.

A tall form appeared behind the storm door as the door itself opened, turning out to be Applejack.

"Well, howdy there, sugarcube," Applejack greeted with a smile, "What can Ah do ya for?"

'Spite,' Ascentia thought bitterly, before giving her head a tiny shake, "I was wondering if I could talk to you..."

"Sure! If'n ya don't mind me workin' in the orchard while we do," Applejack said, coming outside and letting the storm door close behind her, "C'mon, let's go an' talk. What's on yer mind?"

Ascentia nodded and followed her out to the orchard, "I've kind of been asking everyone... and..." she took a deep breath, the question being no less difficult the more she asked it, "Do you think I should leave Twilight?"

This had Applejack snapping her gaze to her in surprise. But as she let it sink in, Applejack nodded, "Are ya kiddin'?! Ah think ya should be runnin' fer tha hills! When Ah knew she was hurtin' ya like that, Ah knew somethin' had ta be done."

"Run... for the hills?" Ascentia asked, raising an eyebrow, "...Is it really that bad?"

"O' course," Applejack said bitterly, "Ah love Twi an' all, Ah always will, but... hittin' ya even after y'all had a baby-that's goin' too far! She doesn't deserve ya, sugarcube. Ah think ya need ta just leave her fer good an' take li'l Sunny with ya."

Ascentia leaned back against a tree as the shock of Applejack's bluntness hit her like a truck. True, both Fluttershy and Rarity had said the exact same thing, but they'd been far gentler about it.

"Just... just leave her like that?"

"Yes," Applejack said, collecting a couple of tools as they went, "Ah hate ta say that, but ya need ta get as far from her as ya can. It ain't helpin' that yer enablin' her."

Ascentia's head snapped up, "What?!"

"Sugarcube, Ah'm gonna tell ya that while you ain't at fault fer Twilight abusin' you..." Applejack turned to her, placing a hand on her shoulder, "You kinda enable her a li'l bit. In the sense that ya don't help her or yerself, especially by tellin' her that what she's doin' is wrong."

Ascentia opened her mouth to retort, but fell silent and hunched her shoulders as she folded her arms over her chest, "...I know... I just don't know why..."

"Hell if Ah know," Applejack admitted with a sigh, "But Ah get tha feelin' yer love for her kinda blinds ya a bit."

Ascentia slid down the tree and sat at the base as she watched Applejack work the trees, "...Rarity said the same thing... that I should get a divorce..."

"She did, huh?" Applejack murmured, looking at her over her shoulder, "Well, she's sure got the right idea."

"Fluttershy and Rainbow did too," Ascentia sighed, "The only one who didn't was Pinkie Pie."

"...What'd she say?" Applejack asked, turning around, "Somethin' like workin' it out?"

"Said we were too adorable to break up," Ascentia smiled a little, "Said that we could work through anything. Usual Pinkie Pie stuff."

Applejack couldn't help but laugh a bit, smiling a bit too, "Ah should've known. It ain't realistic, but that's just Pinkie for ya. Ya just gotta love it."

Ascentia chuckled a little and nodded, "Yeah. It was a little encouraging..."

"Cain't fault her for that, Ah guess," Applejack shrugged, "But ya do have ta look at this realistically, sugarcube. We don't want ya gettin' hurt again."

Ascentia stood up and approached Applejack, hugging her from behind as she nuzzled the farm girl's hair, "I know... I don't want to be hurt anymore either but... I can't imagine life without my Twiley..."

"Ah can understand that," Applejack said sympathetically, patting her arms, "At least ya got some time apart from her fer now, since that there hearin's in two months."

Ascentia nodded, not saying anything as she supported herself on Applejack's tall frame, taking in her earthy scent.

'Ugh! What the hell's wrong with me this week?!' she thought.

"Ya feelin' awright?" Applejack said suddenly, "Yer mighty quiet there, sugarcube."

"Yeah," Ascentia said, pulling away from her, "Yeah, I'm fine." Next Chapter: We Have To Talk, About Asy Estimated time remaining: 12 Hours, 21 Minutes