Author's Notes:

Hello everyone!

So now we have a new chapter and it's a little cutsie chapter i decided to write before the next part and then... The BIG FINISHER!

Enjoy!

Trixie stormed out of her mother's trailer and headed off to home. Along the way she ran into two of the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo. Close behind them was Silver Spoon and Twists running towards her in a line, laughing as they ran after each other. Twist was far behind and with a swift swat she tapped Silver Spoon on the flank and turned to run in the opposite direction.

The metallic filly stopped running and started groaning.

"No fair!" she whined chasing after Sweetie Belle. "You guys know I'm no good at this game!"

As the small grey filly chased the others she ran into Trixie and fell flat on her butt. Rubbing her head she glanced up to see Trixie grinning down at her.

"OH! Miss Trixie! How are you?" she gasped standing and dusting herself off.

"Trixie has been better. How about you little one?"

"I'm playing with my friends. Tag... I hate this game." Silver Spoon said, glaring at the snickering ponies from behind Trixie.

Trixie giggled at the fillies disdainful nature towards the simple game. The other three snickered at her, making her glare at them. Sweetie walked over hugging the filly, grumbling to herself.

Now Trixie was laughing rubbing the two fillies heads ruffling their manes. A loud screeching scream brought their attentions to an alabaster fashionista pony everypony knew well.

"You ruffian, stop that this instant!" she screamed at the blue unicorn.

Rarity ran up to Sweetie Belle shoving Trixie aside, and immediately tended to her sister's mane.

"What'd you do that for?!" Trixie exclaimed from the floor.

"Rares, should you be so mean to Trixie?" said Rainbow Dash from above.

The pegasus was hovering just above the white unicorn who was grumbling to herself as she tended to Sweetie's mane. She leaned back like she was laying on a chair, crossing her legs. "Trixie, might set her marefriends on you. Plus one of them's the mayor."

"Humph." Rarity stuck her nose up, her hooves working flawlessly despite not watching what she was doing.

"I would expect you of all ponies to say that." she said bitterly to her flying lover. "What? Am I not good enough for you, Rainbow?"

She was taken aback by the comment and began to panic not realizing Rarity had a playful tone in her voice.

"Th-that's not true!" she yelled falling beside her unicorn mate.

"I'm not so sure Rainbow. You were awfully quick to leave me and go searching for Trixie in that storm a while ago." she said playfully.

"Bu-bu-but Rares..." Rainbow cried, hugging her from the waist.

Rarity giggled at the pathetic pegasus. "Oh, Rainbow, you know I love you."

"Huh?"

Trixie shook her head at the mare. Rarity and the girls giggled at her reaction.

"You're so dense." Trixie muttered.

"Like a hopeless colt." Silver Spoon chimed in.

"I don't get it." Scootaloo titled her head wondering what they were talking about.

Sweetie Belle and Twists nodded in agreement. Rainbow Dash crossed her arms in a pouting manner. She had realized she'd been duped, unfortunately she realized too late to save herself from embarrassing herself.

"One day squirt. You will." Rainbow sighed angrily.

While the group laughed at the mares expense, Rarity finished tidying up her sister's mane. Once Rarity finished with Sweetie's mane she turned to Trixie.

"So what are you doing here anyway Trixie? Playing with the fillies?"

"No, actually I was with Mary and my mother just a while ago." She said, putting extra spite in the word mother.

She spoke so softly that Rarity had to strain her ear to hear her. Even then she wasn't sure she heard correctly.

"Come again, dear? But did you say your mother?"

"Yes."

"Where are they?" Rarity squealed. "I would very much like to meet her!"

"Absolutely not!"

Everypony stopped at Trixie's sudden outburst. They stared at her as she drove her hoof into the ground crushing a small flower under her hoof. She looked as the petals were torn apart under the shear force of her hoof. Rarity watched her in shock and Rainbow Dash gave her an angry glare. Silver Spoon, Sweetie Belle looked knowingly while Apple Bloom looked at the ground depressed.

"You don't have to yell at Rarity like that, Trixie." Rainbow hissed, to Trixie, pulling the unicorn close like she was going to punch her in the muzzle.

Trixie was again in a foul mood. The thought of her mother abandoning her was all it took. Had one asked her the week prior, she would have dismissed it as a thing of the past. Now, she was enraged by the very thought of that mare. She had thought she had enough time to get over it, so she wrote a letter to her mother hoping to get past this and reconcile with her.

Instead, the old feelings about her mother and her father arose and renewed her anger ten fold. Still, Rainbow was right, she didn't have to yell at Rarity for just wanting to meet her mother. Her pride always got the best of her at times like this. Her eyes went wide as she thought back to what Mary had said earlier concerning her behavior. That's your problem Trixie, you don't think about a lot of things. You act without thinking about how or what you do will affect others.

Throwing her pride aside Trixie walked up to Rarity with unusual determination.

"Trixie, is sorry for yelling at you. Good day."

Then Trixie suddenly turned to leave. Leaving a disgruntled group of ponies behind as she made her way back home.

"What was that all about?" Rainbow asked, looking at the leaving unicorn.

"I'm not sure darling. I feel that Trixie might have a family issue that needs to be sorted out.'" Rarity said, tapping her chin thoughtfully.

As Trixie disappeared around the corner the ponies she left behind wondered what could have set her off like that. Just then the sound of Mary's voice caught their attention.

"Hello, everypony!" Mary greeted the group. "How are all of you today?"

"Madam mayor! So good to see you again!" Rarity jumped to hug the tan pony. "How have you been darling?"

Mary sighed, removing her glasses, she rubbed the ridge of her muzzle. She was very upset at Trixie right now and really wanted to have a word with her about her attitude towards her mother. For now though, she could take comfort in her friends being there for her to brighten up her day.

Replacing her glasses she looked up to see Scootaloo, Silver Spoon, Twists, and Sweetie Belle together. Now that was a sight. She never thought she'd see the day those four were together.

"I had an, unusual meeting with Trixie and her mother." she replied to Rarity's query.

"Ah, and what's she like?"

"Rarity it's rude to ask such personal questions when Trixie clearly wants this to be left alone." Rainbow Dash said poking her head.

All the ponies present looked at her like she had grown a second head. Never in their wildest dreams had any of them expected Rainbow to value one's privacy, especially after the Gabby Gums fiasco not long ago. Then again, it had been a humbling experience for everypony.

"Rainbow, I never thought you could be so sensitive." Rarity said with a sultry look. "I find that, quite appealing."

The rainbow maned pegasus blushed looking away, making rarity pout. Mary smiled at the sight of the two ponies and thought about her relationship with Trixie and the others. What were they? They weren't officially together, yet they all slept together. Was it really just their affection for Trixie that brought them together? Or, was there something more between all of them?

It was very hard to think about. She never really thought about it until now. What brought them together was Trixie, but did they all consider themselves to be part of a herd or were they just in it for Trixie? Mary rubbed her head, it was so confusing to think about!

"Wait a minute." Mary stopped and looked a t the group. "Did you see which way Trixie went actually? There's something I need to talk to her about."

"She went that way dear." Rarity said, pointing to the west.

Mary nodded and trotted off at a brisk pace. "Thanks. Sorry, but I have to run. I'll see you later everypony!"

"Bye mayor!" They all said together, waving good-bye to the mayor.

Mary made her way down the street and saw Trixie heading towards home. She walked through several ponies who mumbled at her as she past. A few even made a few strikes at her, much to Mary's dismay and surprise, Trixie never retaliated. Not once. A few items were thrown her way but nothing serious that could hurt her.

To Mary's relief nopony made any true attempt on her life as she feared. She knew the ponies would never do such a thing, but she still worried about it. She was relieved to see Trixie reach home without incident.

The azure unicorn opened the door and slammed it shut behind her. She peeked around tiptoeing to the door. She pressed her ear against it and listened.

"Are you sure, Trixie?" She heard Platinum asked mid-sentence. "I'm not sure you read that situation right?"

"I think we should hear her side of the story before we jump to conclusions." Maud said in her usual tone.

She opened the door gently as to not alert the ponies to her presence. In truth she felt that if Trixie saw her she might not open up to the others, then she'd never know why she stormed off like she did. At least she hoped she'd learn why the young mare ran off.

"Augh, today was terrible! Nopony understands what Trixie had to go through!" Mary heard Trixie yell from inside the bedroom.

Mary sighed, as she snuck into the kitchen and sat down on the linoleum flooring, listening.

She then heard Platinum ask Trixie, "So what happened when you met your mother, Trix?"

Mary laid back against her wooden cupboards listening.

"Trixie feels that it could have gone better."

"Why's that, little moon?" Maud asked.

"Well, Trixie has quite the story to tell. We best sit down this could take a while." She laid down on the bed and got comfy with Maud and Platinum sandwiching her between them. She smiled and blushed at the intimate gesture. "Thanks."

"Think nothing of it Trixie." Platinum coed nibbling her ear.

Maud gave the ever so slightest twitch of her left ear, and immediately took action to nibble Trixie's other ear. The younger mare groaned in delightful bliss as the two showered her in affection. She sighed nodding her head back and forth before pulling away from them.

"OK, you two love birds. Trixie is the most amazing unicorn in all Equestria, but even she can't tell her story when being praised in such a manner." She said in her mock arrogant tone.

All the mares shook their heads and Mary rolled her eyes giggling slightly from the kitchen at her silly antics.

"So, as Trixie was saying, it all started years ago when Trixie was a filly..."

She spent the next half hour talking about how her mother left her and her father, in great detail, and how it lead to him killing himself due to depression and her battle with the dire bear. Maud made no physical reactions, but Platinum was sure that Maud was affected by the story. She then told about her early life and everything that lead to her first humiliation in Ponyville.

By this point in the story Maud took over explaining Trixie's time on the rock farm and how they got to know each other. Once that portion of the story had finished, Trixie took over talking about her takeover of Ponyville. Ultimately this leading to her time with Mary as her assistant and the week that followed.

"-and at one point, about a day ago or so, Trixie wrote a letter to her mother hoping to meet with her and close the gap between us." she sighed leaning into Platinum and resting her nose in the silvery mane. "But in the end, Trixie couldn't let go of her anger and she... I lashed out at her and I left."

Both Platinum and Maud looked at her and waited, knowing there was more to it. Finally Platinum couldn't take waiting and tried to pry Trixie for the answers she sought.

"So, what made you storm off Trixie?"

"There was nothing else." she lied.

"Trixie."

"Little moon, remember what we talked about concerning honesty?" Maud asked her calm, but slightly scolding manner.

She thought about it. But Trixie was stubborn as a mule and she would need more than that to pry the answers out of her. "Trixie, what are you not telling us? Please be honest. You have nothing to fear from us." Maud persisted with a gentle nudge to the mare's side.

"Yeah love. You can trust us. Just tell us what this is really about." Platinum added.

Sighing in defeat, Trixie took a deep breath before she continued. She shifted to adjust her leg, which had gone numb from resting on it.

"I yelled at Mary for taking my mother's side in the conversation. She said I was being unreasonable to her. That I should have listened to what she had to say." she said hitting the bed with a soft thump. "She sided with that mare who walked out on me and my father! Why would she do that?!"

Trixie screamed hitting the bed again with every word.

Tears flowed from her face as she struck the bed over and over again. Maud looked to Platinum with a concerned look. The silver pony held Trixie close to her and patted her back calming her down.

"How could she side with her?" Trixie sobbed, into the silvery mares fur.

"Have you considered what your mother must feel Trixie?" Platinum asked.

Trixie sniffed a few times, wiping her eyes and looked at Platinum. "What she felt?"

"Yes, what she felt Trixie." Platinum said lifting her chin planting a gentle kiss on her nose. "Did you stop to hear what your mother thought about this whole thing?"

To her surprise Trixie shook her head. "No, I didn't."

"Well, do you think it's fair to have her listen to you and not allow her to be heard?" Platinum said firmly.

Trixie was at a loss for words. "But she-"

"I understand Trixie, she left you and your father. I get that. Really I do." she sighed looking off in the distance. " I know what it's like to feel abandoned. But did you ever consider that you may not be mad at your mother but yourself?"

"She's right little moon." Maud chimed in. "I too also think you should hear your mother out before you pass judgement on her. Perhaps by hearing her out, you can put these terrible thoughts out of your mind. You should also apologize to Mary. She was only trying to help you."

"Fine." Trixie sighed crossing her arms. "I'll hear her out, but if Trixie doesn't like what she hears it's over. Will you both accompany me?"

Platinum nodded but the grey earth pony shook her head. "I think I'll stay, little moon. I'll join up with you two later, I wish to speak to Mary about something once I find her."

The two unicorns nodded leaving the room. After a brief good bye, they were off and Maud was left at the door by herself. She closed the door, not even looking back, and said, "You really should have been more supportive of Trixie rather than siding with her mother so quickly."

Mary nearly jumped from the sudden acknowledgment to her being there. She got up making her legs crack slightly, and peeked her head over the counter. "How did you know I was here?"

"I could smell your aroma, it's very sweet." Maud blushed looking back to the tan mare. "I like it."

"Wh-what do you me-mean my aroma? Do I smell?" she exclaimed sniffing herself. "Good lord! Do I?"

In her panic she didn't notice the mare walk up to her. With gentle push Mary found herself on the floor with Maud on top of her. The grey mare moved her muzzle just beside Mary's ear took a strong sniff. Mary smelt like a sweet rose with a hint of dew. She began smiling at Mary's embarrassing red face, she gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You smell lovely." Maud said nuzzling her.

"Well, you smell like," Mary sniffed her. "A...rock?" she guessed.

She was surprised to see Maud blush at the deceleration like it was the best thing in the world. "Thank you."

The two mares snuggled on the cold floor for a while before Maud spoke again. "So, how have you been?"

"It's been a long day, and it's barely noon!" Mary whined throwing her arms up and falling back into Maud. "First there was a damn near lynch mob outside Town Hall looking for Trixie, and then the whole thing with her mother happened, as you now know."

"Yes, I do." she nodded resting her head on Mary's hip.

"Maud?"

"Hmm?"

Mary blushed looking away from the grey head resting on her flank. "Do you wanna take this back in the room? Maybe?"

She smiled picking of the older mare. "Sure."

Mary wrapped her arms around Maud's neck holding her tightly, so as to not slip from her grip. But she knew the she'd never let her fall. At least, that was as long as she wasn't trying to win a race apparently. Maud carried her into the room and closed the door behind her and with a mighty leap she jumped to the bed and laid Mary down gently, straddling her.

"Don't worry, I won't drop you again." she said nipping her on the neck.

"Ohhhh... Maud." she groaned, her hind leg kicking. "Lower. Lower. Lower. oh! right there."

She held the grey head at her collarbone as Maud worked her teeth on the mares tender neck. Slowly the two mares rolled over, Mary grabbed Maud's waist and rolled to her side bringing her down beside her. But Maud didn't budge. With a mischievous grin, she craned her neck and ran her tongue across Mary's chest, enticing a horny groan from her.

Sure of her victory over the mare she went to nibble her ear but suddenly found herself flat on her back with Mary on top of her. The swift motion of Mary raising her hoof and pulling Maud over head and brought her down on the bed left the grey mare dazed but aware.

They both grinned, knowing they'd have to assert who was the dominant one here. Mary wrapped her arms around Maud's neck planting a kiss on her lips but Maud was determined to come out on top. She pushed back forcing Mary away then slipped out from beneath her and jumped at her.

The two wrestled giggling as they rolled over one another. Each trying to get the better of the other. Eventually they both gave up, neither able to assert their dominance in the end. They lay there on the bed, sweating, their fur and manes a mess but both satisfied. They looked lovingly into each other's eyes before kissing again.

"I love you Maud. Just like I love Trixie." Mary said rubbing the grey hoof beside her.

"And Platinum?"

"Ugh. Pssshhh. Weeeellll, I guess. If I must." Mary giggled jokingly.

The grey earth pony looked to her tan counterpart smiling. "I'll tell her you said that."

"No don't!" Mary replied, in mock shock fanning herself. "You'll do no such thing!"

She swatted the mare who held her hooves up defensively. Feeling tired from their play fighting the two laid down together, resting their heads on each others hips, their chins on each others cutie marks. The two rested as the warm sunlight flowed through the window nearby warming them up as they drifted asleep.

“I love you Maud.”

“I love you too, Mary.” Maud replied with a hint of warmth in her voice.

Mary caught wind of this and smiled rubbing her chin on Maud’s flank and closing her eyes.