“Oh, it’s good to be able to have you around again, Aunt Ivory.” Silver Rose adjusted her pink and grey hair, using the car’s mirror to have a look. “You’ve been so busy with that picnic prep that we haven’t got to spend a lot of time together.”

“Yes, well, now that Sunset and that Twilight Sparkle have agreed to my demands, I simply need to check in with them regularly.” Ivory rubbed her niece’s shoulder. “That won’t take up too much of my time. So the rest, I can spend with you and the sirens. Or like today. I’m back to watching over you while you go on your date. I’ll make sure no harm comes to you.”

“Mhm.” Silver hadn’t had her aunt around recently. It had been nice to do whatever she wanted, but that kind of got her a beating from her mother. With Aunt Ivory around, at least she would be in check, though she still had to be careful of what she said. “So I’ll see you later, Aunt Ivory.”

“Yup. Have fun, my sweet little changeling. Come here.” Ivory Wings gave her niece a warm hug, then patted her on the head. “Go on. Your date’s waiting, and remember, she’s prey. Let’s leave it at that.”

“Right.” Silver Rose nodded and hopped out of the car.

She could already see Sunny standing by the mall’s entrance, dressed in her white shirt and purple skirt, along with her sandals again. Silver chuckled to herself. Sandals were such strange looking footwear.

“Silver. Hi!” Sunny waved excitedly, a slight bounce under her feet.

“Hey, Sunny, how’ve you been?” Silver marched up to her and put on her best smile.

“I’ve been great.” The mulberry haired girl beckoned for Silver to follow as she entered the mall. “I almost haven’t seen you for a week, not since the movies.”

That’s not a long time…

And the movies. Silver had shown Sunny her lower regions that day. Now that she thought about, it was an extremely embarrassing moment. She had never intentionally showed anyone any part of her naked body before, well, besides her mother. Sunny was the only other one to get such a privilege.

“Silvy, are you okay? Your face is red?”

Silver Rose shook out of her thoughts to see Sunny watching her quizzically.

“O-Oh, umm, no no, everything’s fine. Just hot I guess…” Silver laughed awkwardly and pretended to fan herself with a hand.

“Yeah, it’s quite the hot day today…” Sunny pulled at her t-shirt collar. “Good thing the mall’s air-conditioned. So… are you hungry for anything in particular?”

Hungry for your love, Silver wanted to say, but obviously, she couldn’t. “I dunno, I kinda like burgers. How about that?”

“Sure. We can do burgers,” Sunny said sweetly.

Silver soon found herself at that one burger joint she liked coming to with Home Run. She ordered her usual double cheeseburger and got to eating it as soon as they sat down. Sunny herself had gotten a ham and bacon burger, which looked oddly small.

The two girls chatted about what they’d done so far since Summer Break started. Sunny told her that since that “date” they had last Wednesday, she’d mainly just been home, watching Neightflix on her TV, though she did go out with Sugarcoat and Lemon Zest just yesterday, buying herself a new handbag.

“Heard of Draculina? They have a series there. It details how a group of hunters defeat her.”

“Oh, is that one about the vampire countess?” Silver feigned knowledge. Of course she knew about Draculina. Draculina was based on Countess Winter Solstice, who coincidentally happened to be her mother, Chrysalis, but Sunny didn’t know that.

“Yeah, Draculina was the tyrant ruler of umm… the town, which was… uh… Okay, I forgot, but then a group of hunters show up and try to kill her.”

“Sounds interesting.” Silver sipped from her soda. “I wonder if they portrayed it correctly.”

“What do you mean portrayed correctly?” Sunny said with a laugh. “Draculina wasn’t real, you know?”

“Oh, right,” Silver felt her face turn red. “I don’t know why I said that.”

“Haha, doesn’t matter, Silver.” Sunny patted her on the hand. “But you should totally watch it. It’s a pretty good series.”

“I’m… not very good with scary stuff, if you already knew.” Silver smiled sheepishly. “But I suppose I can give it a try when I find the time.”

Silver didn’t bother telling Sunny about her Neighstation gaming. From what she already knew about Sunny, the girl didn’t like playing video games. She did tell her about her swimming session though, though it hadn’t been Silver Rose swimming, and of course, she left out the part where Adagio got a little too touchy with her.

“Swimming?” Sunny began eyeing Silver up and down. “We should, um, go swimming one of these days too, yeah?”

Silver noticed her eyeing her body and smiled. She sniffed at the air and found the storm of love and lust flowing all around Sunny. She quickly put a hand to her mouth as she felt her fangs threaten to emerge. She’d gotten much better at dealing with lust after being with Sunny for so long, but she still made sure to take precautions. Sunny had more lust for her than she’d ever smelt in one place. It was amazing, but also a little freaky at the same time.

“Um, you any good at swimming, Sunny?” Silver needed to get her mind off the lust.

“Swimming? Of course.” Sunny nodded and stuff a handful of fries into her mouth. “We Shadowbolts are good at all kinds of sports, remember?”

“Uh huh. You’re supposed to be good at academics too, right?”

Sunny went red faced, likely remembering the spelling bee event during the Friendship Games. Silver laughed internally. It wasn’t something she was going to forget any time soon.

“Y-Yeah, we’re good at most subjects, yes…”

“Most is the keyword, huh, Sunny?” Silver patted her friend on the arm, then went back to eating her cheeseburger. It was really nice how cheese and beef seemed to work so well together. “But don’t sweat it, Sunny. What’s done is done. After all, we didn’t lose the Games. It was a tie.”

“Yeah, it was.” Sunny toyed with a fry. “That Canterlot High and their magic. Trust me, if it wasn’t for all that magical hocus pocus, we would’ve won.”

“Um, right. Okay.”

When the two girls were finished with their lunch, Sunny brought Silver up and around to the different clothes shops. The young changeling didn’t quite like looking at clothes, but since Sunny wanted to do so, she grudgingly obliged, though of course, she pretended to be excited to do so.

“What do you think of this?” Sunny Flare held a red dress against herself. It had a strange cut on the front, where it looked like a slasher had worked on it.

“A bit… showy, don’t you think?” Silver sat cross legged on one of the many chairs in the shop. She didn’t care how it looked on Sunny, but she had a prey to hunt, after all. “Maybe, uh, that purple one with the flappy cape over there. It matches your hair.”

“Oh, you think so?” Sunny picked it out and examined it.

Silver Rose really didn’t know why it had a cape, but that was likely some fashion people liked nowadays. Things were weird.

“Too long.” Sunny put it back and rubbed her chin.

Silver just wanted to go do something else now, but Sunny continued to eye various different dresses, seemingly needing to buy one before they could leave.

An attendant came and helped her out on picking clothes as Silver watched on, hoping Sunny would just buy the one she was holding. She still had a present to buy for Home Run and he surely wouldn’t want a dress.

Just when she thought Sunny was done and happy to leave without buying anything, the mulberry haired girl led her to another clothes shop, this time looking at various skirts that looked much too short to wear outside. Sure, her Silver Rose and Moonglade skirts weren’t all that long, but they at least were still longer than the ones Sunny was looking at.

Who would even want to walk around in public wearing such a short skirt?

“This one’s nice. I think I’ll get it.” Sunny held up a short pink skirt with yellow lines going down the left side. “What do you think, Silver?”

“Uh, yeah, go for it. It’s nice,” Silver lied again.

Sunny disappeared into the changing room with the skirt, leaving Silver sitting there by herself as she waited for her friend. It gave her some time to think of what to say to Sunny for normal conversations.

Silver realized she didn’t quite know what to talk about with Sunny. Usually whenever they met up, it would be in the company of the other Shadowbolts or to just… roll around in the hay, as her aunt would say.

Silver knew how to tease Sunny, yes, but having a normal conversation, that was strangely a little harder.

Eventually, Sunny came back out, now wearing the short pink skirt. “What do you think?”

Now that Sunny was wearing it, she realized it really was a short skirt. If Sunny were to simply bend down, well, some people would be really happy to look over.

“Don’t you think, umm… it’s a little short?”

“Well, I mean, it’s fashionable.” Sunny moved her legs around. “And it’s only just a little shorter than your skirts.”

Silver looked down at hers. “M-Mine’s not that short, i-is it?”

“It’s not the standard length, no.” Sunny eyed Silver’s legs almost hungrily. “You didn’t know?”

“N-No, I kinda just wear these because my mother got them for me…” Silver blushed and tugged at her skirt’s hem. “Maybe I should buy some longer skirts…”

“No no, I like the length of yours.” Sunny tapped her on the shoulder. “It… um, well, it shows off more of how pretty you are.”

There that is again. Am I really that pretty? Silver pinched at her pink hair unconsciously. “Y-You really think I am?”

Sunny’s cheeks turned red as she nodded. “You are. That’s one thing I love about you. You’re so pretty. Thinking of you just makes me want to-” Her hands flew to her mouth as her entire face turned red. Her eyes darted around, hoping no one had heard that.

“It’s okay, Sunny, I don’t think anyone heard.” Silver looked around to be sure. When she was sure no one was listening, she smirked and leaned in. “You’re so naughty, Sunny, always thinking about stuff like that.”

“I know…” Sunny squeezed her red cheeks. “I really don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I’m always thinking of you. Um, I better go pay up.”

“Yeah.” Silver chuckled as she watched Sunny go back to the changing rooms. She really was a strange girl. Such a lust for her. Silver really wondered just what made Sunny so attracted to her. It was indeed intriguing.

While sitting there again, Silver Rose took the time to look around at all the patrons in the store. She remembered Aunt Ivory was back out in the field again, meaning she had to be watching from somewhere. The question was, where?

After that, she thought about what she was going to buy for Home Run. She knew she would have to stop being so in love with him, but this was for his birthday. She couldn’t just sit out on such a special occasion.

I just need to stop thinking so much about him. That should help. Just think about what to buy for him, Silver. Yeah, just think of the gift.

She had already gotten him a baseball bat the last time, so there wasn’t any point in getting him another one.

“Maybe a shirt?” Silver leaned back on her seat as she thought. “Or maybe a video game? He likes video games.”

“Who likes video games, Silver?”

The young changeling turned to see who had spoken and jumped when she noticed Sunny Flare leaning down over her.

“Oh, uh, no one in particular…” She rubbed the back of her head. “Ju-just uh, m-my sister’s boyfriend. Yeah. Uh, Moonglade asked me to keep an eye out for something he might like. Yeah. So I was just won-wondering.”

“Oh. Um… Would you… like to go have a look then?” Sunny shook the paper bag she had on one arm. “I’ve got something I wanted. We can go look for stuff you’d like. Actually, what do you like shopping for, Silvy?”

“Umm…” Silver Rose had a good think about it as they left the clothing store. She hadn’t really thought about it. Shopping wasn’t exactly something she enjoyed, but she did like seeing new things. Perhaps there were still shops in the mall that sold things she had never seen before. Maybe she could get Home Run something from one of those shops too. “Why don’t we have a look around? I’m not too sure what I like to shop for too.”

“Okay,” Sunny agreed. “We could catch a movie later if you’d like.”

“We could.” Silver smirked, her cheeks coloring. “But after what happened the last time we watched a movie… I think we should give it more time.”

She was still embarrassed that she had let Sunny see her slit. Silver still didn’t know why she had allowed her to do so. Perhaps it was just because Sunny had gotten her into the mood. Her fingers did feel nice against her-

Silver Rose’s eyes widened and she covered her face, stopping in her tracks.

Seriously, don’t think about that right now!

“S-Something wrong, Silvy?” Sunny tugged on her sleeve.

“J-Just thinking we shouldn’t have done all that in the theater…” Silver groaned into her hands, very much embarrassed.

“Y-Yeah, we… should’ve done it in a more pr-private place, huh?” The mulberry haired girl rubbed her left arm. “I’m sorry, Silver. I just couldn’t control myself. You’re really pretty.”

There was a cough behind Silver, but when she turned around, there wasn’t anyone behind her, at least, not directly behind her; there were plenty of other people walking around doing their shopping.

“Well, thanks, Sunny. It’s nice to know that, you know?” Silver gave her a smile. It was nice to know that people valued her. “Hey, how about that store?”

Silver went into a cap store and began trying out various different caps. There was a really nice red one that she liked, but red didn’t go with Home Run. In the end, she went with a blue one with a yellow line going around the base. It matched Home Run and it would definitely look good on him too.

“There. Sister’s boyfriend’s gift settled.” Silver looked at the plastic bag in her hand. “What’s next?”

For a few hours, Sunny brought her around to many more stores, most of which she had already seen before. Then there was one on the top floor called Den’s Thingamabobery that sold all kinds of medieval weapons, stacked with battleaxes, spears and even fist weapons.

“Woah, check this one out!” Silver looked into a display case of a triple-sided battleaxe. “How is this even possible?”

The young changeling darted from display to display, marveling at all the craftsmanship. The Eastern sword she used back home was nice and likely very expensive, but many of these here looked like they would be able to compete with hers in terms of aesthetics.

In the end, she didn’t buy anything, but she made a note of the store so that she could come back here if the need arose.

“A fun day, huh?” Sunny Flare now had three bags in her hands, all of clothing items. “Too bad it’s only one day. I wish it could go on longer.”

“Yeah, that would be fun, wouldn't it?” Silver Rose pushed at her fringe and sniffed. “Just hanging around with friends all day.”

“Yeah… I wanted to do something normal today, you know? Something like this. Well, I’m glad we went out together, but… I won’t lie, Silver, I really want to kiss you right now. Do you think we could… go somewhere… quiet? The restroom, maybe?”

“Oh, umm, just a kiss, huh? That should be okay…” Silver looked around for any signs of her aunt. She kissed Home Run all the time, so that sounded like her aunt would be okay with it.

Entering the restroom on the first floor, Silver first made sure there wasn’t anyone inside before proceeding into one of the cubicles, beckoning Sunny to follow her quickly in case someone were to walk in.

Slamming the door behind them and locking it, Silver placed her shopping item and Sunny’s atop a small counter above the toilet bowl and got herself ready.

“So…?” Silver leaned closer, putting her arms on Sunny’s waist. “You ready?”

“Mhm. Always ready for you, Silvy.”

The two girls leaned and kissed each other on the lips, with Silver inhaling the strong scent of love and lust swirling around Sunny, much stronger now.

“Mmm, that’s nice.” Silver licked her lips when they separated.

“Yeah, it sure is…” Sunny panted, but then leaned in for another kiss. Her hands began toying under Silver’s skirt, playing with her hindquarters.

“Mm, I think we should stop there…” Silver took one step back. “You know, we shouldn’t do so much of, um, this kind of thing.”

“But I just really want you, Silver. I need your touch…” Sunny stepped back in and wrapped her arms around the changeling, lifting one knee and rubbing it between Silver’s legs.

While I wouldn’t mind the little extra love, Aunt Ivory won’t be happy. Silver squirmed as Sunny’s knee went against her sensitive spot. “Sunny, I really think… we shouldn’t…”

Silver and Sunny were so caught up in their actions that they didn’t hear the bathroom door open and close. However, what they did hear was a blood curdling cry, sounding half like a banshee’s scream and half like a guttural growl.

Both girls jumped and Silver found Sunny’s arms wrapping tightly around her. “W-What was th-that?” she whispered.

Silver Rose had an idea of what that might be, but she didn’t know what to tell Sunny, so she went with the simple, “I don’t know. It-It sounded like an animal… Didn’t it?”

“I-I don’t even know…” Sunny shook on the spot.

“Do animals come in here often? Into the mall, I mean.”

“Not often, no…” Sunny’s eyes were glued on the door.

The two girls stood unmoving for several minutes. There were no more sounds coming from outside now, since the first growl.

“I think I better have a look. See if it’s still there.” Silver squeezed out of Sunny’s grasp. “Wait here, okay?”

Unlocking the cubicle door, Silver first peeked out with an eye and when she didn’t see anything, she exited and had a quick look around. There wasn’t anyone in here, but the cubicle next to theirs was now closed and locked.

Might be Aunt Ivory, she thought.

Slinking back to the cubicle, Silver pushed it open and beckoned Sunny to exit. “All clear. I think it left. Come on, let’s get out of here.”

“R-Right.” Sunny grabbed her things and handed Silver hers as they left the restroom.

It had been a close one. Silver tried stopping Sunny, but that girl really lusted over her. Thankfully Aunt Ivory had been able to step in, at least, Silver thought it was her aunt who made the growl.

The only logical location to go to now was the carpark. It was getting late and Silver’s mother likely wanted them back for dinner.

“Well, at least I got to kiss you…” Sunny Flare blushed and twirled at her short mulberry hair. “Perhaps we can… do more next time?”

“Just kissing, Sunny?” Silver giggled. “I think we should hold off on going past kissing, at least, not do stuff like that so often.”

“Okay, I’ll try…” Sunny sighed. “It’s not easy, I gotta say.”

“We’ll just have to work on that, hmm?” Silver punched Sunny in the arm softly. “Hey, we could always go watch a movie like you said. Like, really watch a movie.”

The glass doors of the mall slid open as Silver and Sunny walked through them. The doors still failed to amaze the young changeling, who thought automatic doors were such a marvel. She didn’t know they didn’t have those at home.

“Yeah. There’s one that just came out that I want to see. Crypt Spelunker. I heard from Indigo Zap that it’s worth the watch.”

“Crypt Spelunker, huh?” Silver rubbed her chin. She hadn’t heard of this one.

“Mhm. It stars Azalea Coriander. Do you know her?”

“Oh! The wife of Fast Bender, right?” Silver answered happily. “She’s starring in this new movie? That’s cool. We should totally come see it.”

“Then, um, Friday then? It’s a date?” Sunny looked at her expectantly.

Silver didn’t have any plans on Friday, so she nodded. “A Friday date to the movies it is.”

In no time, Ivory Wings pulled up the car alongside the mall entrance, winding the window down to wave at Sunny.

“Looks like it’s time to go. See you, Sunny. I had fun today.” Silver sneaked a hand to Sunny’s for a second.

“Bye, Silver. I love you.” The mulberry haired girl grinned.

After closing the door and buckling in, Silver Rose leaned forward and patted her aunt on the shoulder. “Thanks for getting me out of that one, Aunt Ivory. It was you, right? In the restroom?”

“Yes, that was me,” her aunt said as she pulled the car away from the mall’s entrance, with Silver waving to Sunny one more time before disappearing out of the carpark. “I must say, sweetie, it’s good that you tried to stop her, but if I hadn’t been there, you’d likely have another roll in the hay to add to your list. You need to be more firm. Tell her no, and have it end there.”

“Sorry, Aunt Ivory. I don’t want to accidentally hurt her or anything. She is food after all. I can’t scare her away.” Silver leaned back and twirled the corner of her hair.

“Food is expendable, Silver. If it doesn’t work out, you might need a new meal. Though with all that lust I smell around her, refusing her advances isn’t going to simply end your relationship. Work harder at saying no, okay, sweetie?”

“Right, okay. I’ll continue to try, Aunt Ivory. There’s another date this Friday. We’re gonna watch this movie called Crypt Spelunker.”

Ivory Wings smiled and looked up at the rearview mirror as she drove down a long road. “Maybe actually watch the movie this time, sweetie?”