As we enter the room for my photo, I can't help but notice that the room is also a private study. There is a fireplace in the middle of one of the walls, and shelves of books on most of the rest of the walls. There are two areas besides the fireplace that are clear of shelves. One contains pictures of friends and family, the other has what appears to be a high-end computer. It hasn't been a very long time since this area was set up for a magical energy source, so it is probably rather new. As my attention again rests on Twilight, she is motioning towards the area next to the computer, specifically the chair next to it. After I take my place, Tavi starts the conversation I did not want to have.

"So Twilight, I am going to just ask you right now and get this out of the way: are you interested in Sam?" At this Twilight freezes for a small moment before continuing with her preparations.

"Well, of course! He is a human and even if I have-" Before Twilight can continue Tavi cuts her off.

"Twilight, please, just stop. We are all adults here and you are a princess. There is no reason to be scared or to dance around the topic. We both know what I meant so please, answer my question." Twilight looks up for a moment with a slightly shocked expression, before looking embarassed. Meanwhile I continue to sit in the chair, with absolutely no clue what to say or do.

"Well, I definitely would like to, but I can already tell that this isn't exactly good, being confronted usu-" Before Twilight can finish her sentence, Tavi interrupts her.

"Twilight Sparkle, you really need to get your head out of the books sometimes. The old days of being the one approaching the 'lead mare' are long gone. So answer the question at hand: do you want to be the second mare in Sam's life or not?"

"Yes, I want to be the second mare in his life!" she says instantly. To have Tavi say that is one thing, but for Twilight to almost shout that she wants to be in a relationship with me and Tavi almost makes my mind implode. It is not that I haven't had fantasies, Luna made sure of that, but to actually have that happen in real life, it is almost like a dream. I am snapped out of my reverie by the sound of Tavi's voice.

"Well then, I certainly have no objections, I would actually be looking forward to it, all that is left is Sam's opinion. So, what do you say Sam?" Both mares look at me expectantly, and I feel the tension of the situation. It is then I remember what has already happened, no matter what I will always have Tavi, and I won't let anything get in her way of being happy.

"I am willing to give the relationship a shot." No sooner do those words leave my lips then Twilight reacts with utmost enthusiasm.

"YES! Yesyesyesyesyesyesyes..." What amazes me more than her large stream of cheers is the fact that she's hopping around using both her wings and legs, right up until she tackles me out of the chair. "Oh thank you, I just know that this will work out for the better, I just know it!" As I return the hug, I notice we have an audience.

"So Twilight, should I go find somewhere else to stay tonight so you can fuck your new herd in peace?" Twilight at first turns beet red, and after a moment turns around sporting a scowl.

"Spike, first of all, don't be so vulgar, at least use proper language. Second, sex shouldn't happen until the fourth or more date, otherwise the relationship becomes one of lust instead of love."

"Well, Sam and I started our relationship into full swing when I entered estrus a few days after we officially hooked up, so again, don't believe everything you read." At this Twilight looks between the two of us, blushing so hard I think her mane is starting to change color slightly. "And no, we don't expect for that to be happening anytime soon, that was just on the spur of the moment and I gave Sam ample time to say no before I took him."

"As a note, she gave me ten seconds, and she hasn't replicated one part of that night ever since."

"The Luna part or the tail part?"

"Technically both, but I was referring to the tail part." At this I realize that Twilight is being awfully quiet, looking at her she has long since pulled herself away from the hug she had been giving me before, but what is certainly new, is that her entire head has turned red. I didn't even know that it was possible. As the seconds ticked by she finally spoke.

"You had sex with Luna?"

"Um...yes, she appeared to Tavi and I after we had our first lay and then things happened and...yeah." I decide to avoid eye contact, but Twilight is having none of it as she forces me to look at her.

"Does that mean you and Luna tried to...?"

"No, it was a night of taking care of urges and having fun with someone she was close to, but there was no love like Tavi and I have, no attempts at a herd. Though right now I believe that she and Chaotic will be starting a relationship, but I haven't thought about forming a herd, not until now with you that is." The silence that fills the room is heavy. Thankfully, Tavi is far better at fixing awkward situations than I am, I can't hit the floor without taking her with me.

"Twilight, as awkward as this has gotten, maybe we should finish the library card and then maybe we can arrange a date?" At this Twilight releases me completely and heads off towards the computer, and taking a deep breath she finally speaks again.

"Right, right, okay um...oh, need to set up the camera. And, I am free most nights after I close the library, um, are you guys free on Sunday at around fo- no, there is a storm planned for then. How about, Saturday, at six PM?" All of this is said as she scrambles about to set up the camera, which leads to an interesting question.

"I believe we are free," Looking to Tavi she nods, confirming we are indeed free, "and does most of Ponyville have library cards already?" The words at first excite Twilight, and then seem to make her sad.

"Good one guys. I am going to go talk to Rarity, try not to have too much fun!" As Spike leaves I can already tell we will not be getting along very well. As I look back to Twilight though, she remains saddened. I prepare to ask what's wrong before she answers.

"Since I got here a total of five library cards have been issued to those who are not my best friends, of which four were given after I became a princess to noble stallions that wanted to bed me. The other was for a human male that really left a bad taste in a few mouths." At this I become curious as another incident comes to light, perhaps the major cities aren't the only ones feeling the effects of the merging of worlds, and our world isn't the only one with self-entitled jerks. I can only hope that this won't be as bad as when I met Blueblood. As I drift back to reality, Twilight is just finishing setting up for our photo. As she hits a few more buttons, she simply says, "Smile for the camera."

It has been two weeks since things started with Twilight. It finally makes sense why a guy in high school who has more then one girlfriend at a time is awesome to his friends, they can manage a balance more precarious then tightrope walking over the Grand Canyon without a balance bar. I have to schedule almost everything and make certain I am spending enough time with Tavi. She is certainly trying to remain as active as she was, but soon enough her pregnancy will be visible to all who are around her. I can't wait for our foals to be born, then she won't be the only one carrying the burden around.

That is a thought for the future though. Today is a special day. Today we start preparing for Vinyl's wedding. So far, things are looking up. then again, all there is left to do, is go through with the wedding. A few decorations for the after party were still missing, but Pinkie had that covered. She was also taking care of the food, drinks, and entertainment, so all of that was taken care of. The only remaining thing was the guest list, and I had the lovely task of the invitee list. The most surprising part, was that I had already received one response. Vinyl's parents had decided they were coming, and the letter certainly left no doubt, they were not happy.

Author's Notes:

Vinyl's wedding next! Clop chapter sometime after that! After that we got another normal chapter, and a dark chapter after that. We will finally see that sub plot becoming even MORE relevant! Yay!