PART 2: Two and a half years later

Stretching her body and limbs, Twilight happily relaxed under the covers, her body spent, but satisfied. She sighed contently, rolling onto her back and staring up at the ceiling. During moments like this, she let her mind wander, as well as basking in the wondrous afterglow of their lovemaking. A smooth, pale arm snaked around her body, snuggling her close to her mate. Twilight smiled as she felt Ascentia’s bare skin press against her back.

“I love you,” she whispered in her ear, biting it gently.

“I love you too,” Twilight giggled, noting how much the snuggling did well into adding to her self-proclaimed “afterglow routine”.

Ascentia chuckled a little. A happy, pleasured chuckle, “My god, you’re so… cuddly. Like a stuffed animal.”

This made Twilight laugh a bit, “Well, I am an animal, but I’m without stuffing. I could be stuffed with the wonders of taxidermy, but that wouldn’t do me any good. But at least I’m still cuddly! I don’t know how you do it, but you’re a real cuddly creature yourself.”

“It’s the arms,” Ascentia replied, “Hugging is much more comfortable with arms.”

“...Yeah,” Twilight realized, “I’m starting to miss my human body, sometimes.”

“Well, I hear the mirror is opening again tomorrow,” Ascentia said, hugging her more tightly, “You could go back through for a visit if you like.”

Twilight pondered that, “Well… That would be interesting. I didn’t get to spend much time learning about that world or interacting with everyone. Maybe I should go back. For a visit, I guess.”

Ascentia cocked an eyebrow behind her, “You were there for two days and didn’t learn all you could? What were you doing?”

Twilight blushed and curled up a little, “Uh… getting bent over and ridden by your alternate self until I could barely walk back to the portal…”

Ascentia was silent for a moment, before laughing loudly against Twilight’s back, “Oh, you dirty little slut,” she said playfully, swatting Twilight’s flank under the covers.

“Ah!” Twilight squeaked, wide-eyed, “W-Well… two days isn’t enough to learn about an entire world’s history and everything in between, you know…”

“This is the mare who learned the entire Draconic language within 36 hours, a feat that took me forty thousand years,” Ascentia smirked, “Just admit it. You liked her.”

Twilight pouted, “That’s different! That’s a tribe of creatures within this world… Fine, yes, I liked her. I mean, she was you! Why wouldn’t I?”

“You know Twilight, it’s… funny,” she said, snuggling her closer, “It’s as if you try to make any rationalization you can that, while true, attempts to divert from the notion that you like having sex simply because it feels good to do. You’re a little like some of the more puritanical humans.”

“That’s not it… I mean, it feels good, but I felt a strange connection with her. Because of how much she’s you…” Twilight sighed. “At that point, we were just using each other. She hadn’t had sex in ages, and there I was, using her since she was practically you.”

“That’s fine, Twilight,” Ascentia said, “It’s perfectly fine for people to simply use eachother. Some find it less strenuous than a relationship entirely, others find it immoral or unethical. But it’s all subjective. It’s something all species do, might as well enjoy it.”

“Didn’t you not like to receive when we first started doing this?” Twilight asked, turning around to smirk at the hole in her logic.

Ascentia dropped her illusion to let her scarred face truly show, “That’s because it hurt.”

Twilight drooped, “Oh… yeah… right… sorry.”

“It doesn’t hurt anymore,” she continued, her illusion returning, “Wait, just because she was practically me? Didn’t she try to bribe you with your crown?”

“...Well, yes… She did bribe me. At first I tried to ask her if there was some other way, but then she gave it to me and said I could have it for nothing. Next thing I knew, I gave in. If she were a stranger, or Sunset Shimmer for that matter, I wouldn’t have exactly done that,” Twilight said, shaking her head.

“So why did you give in, then?” Ascentia asked.

“...I don’t know, I just… kind of did. Admittedly I felt bad for her, but like I said, she was you, just with a different life and everything,” Twilight’s eyes narrowed with confusion.

“And were I anyone else on this planet, that excuse wouldn’t have been met with the same acceptance,” Ascentia replied, “You were even afraid when I found out, you knew you’d done something wrong willingly. Even beforehand. Why do you think you did it anyway?”

“I don’t know!” The alicorn shouted, then burrowed under the covers and covering her head with a pillow.

“You do know, you just don’t want to say it,” Ascentia smiled.

“Phay wha?” Came Twilight’s muffled voice.

“She was hot and made you wet,” Ascentia said, looking at the bump in the covers that was Twilight.

“Mmph…”

Moments later, Twilight re-emerged, “She said the same thing for why she came on to me.”

“Do you understand now?” Ascentia asked.

Groaning, Twilight covered the pillow over her head, her flank sticking up in the air, much like an ostrich burying its head in the ground. “Mmmph… Mmyesh…”

“So, what are you planning to do if you see her again?” Ascentia asked.

“Mmfi don’ know…” Said the muffled lump that was her head.

Ascentia chuckled and snuggled up with her again, “Yes you do.”

“Nooooo…. Okay….” Twilight pulled out from under the pillow, “I know you said I could, but at the same time, I just don’t know anymore.”

“When the time comes, you’ll find you did,” Ascentia said, kissing her forehead softly, “Sometimes it’s fun to root around in that big, bulbous brain of yours.”

Twilight pouted, but all the same, melted a bit with a blush, “...Yeah, that’s true. Sometimes you just have to research the subject before you truly understand it.”

“Yes, I suppose so,” Ascentia smiled, “Would you like some breakfast?”

About to answer, the alicorn was cut off by her stomach growling, “Actually, yes. That’d be great.”

Ascentia slipped out of bed, grabbing her robe and draping it around her body. As she was reaching the door, she heard a quiet, disappointed sound come from Twilight. She turned around to find her looking at her, and a smile crept across her face.

“Twilight, I sense some disappointment in you,” she asked, “Is something wrong?”

Twilight knew the question was a courtesy. She already knew. “I’m fine.”

Ascentia smirked, “Did you want me to cook naked for you?”

“...If you don’t mind,” Twilight said coyly.

Ascentia shrugged her shoulders, her robe shifting off them and pooling at her feet. Waving a hand, she indicated her own nude form, “Better?”

Hopping off the bed, Twilight trotted after her, “Yes.”

The two of them were seated at Ascentia’s table, happily eating the omelettes that Ascentia had cooked. She was still naked, after Twilight had extended the request to the entire day, “How is your omelette?”

Twilight smiled, clearly pleased with it “It’s delicious.”

“Good, I’ve never made them before,” she smiled, “Well, I did once. Almost got a planet burned down in the process.”

“You were that bad a cook?” Twilight asked, cocking an eyebrow.

“No, I used a Dragon Egg,” Ascentia replied, “The Elder of that planet was not happy about that.”

“....Oh...” Twilight cringed a bit, “Oh my. No wonder.”

“Yes, in the end, my Master managed to convince the Elder to not destroy me,” Ascentia continued, “But the Elder insisted I fix the damage I had caused. My Master protested, but they would not listen.”

“How were you to fix it?”

Ascentia shuddered at the memory, “I never did tell you how I lost my virginity, did I?”

Twilight balked. She was not sure she liked where this was going. “...No… you didn’t. You were kind of vague about it, but I didn’t ask since I figured you didn’t really remember or want to share it.”

“Well now I just did,” Ascentia replied.

“....You had to-oh my gosh!” Twilight’s eyes became the size of dinner plates.

Ascentia nodded slowly, “I became a master at detecting the species of an egg after that.”

“I’d do the same…” The alicorn agreed.

“And if it weren’t obvious, that was when I learned I was gay,” Ascentia added.

“What does that mean?” Twilight asked.

“It means I am attracted to women, and only women,” Ascentia replied.

“You have a word for that?” Twilight asked, bewildered at such a notion, “Why?”

“Val’Kyr terminology draws from Humanity due to the first Val’Kyr being humans and the city’s proximity to Earth,” Ascentia explained, “They were not very bright.”

“...I see…. Gay…” Twilight repeated the word.

“MmHmm,” Ascentia nodded, taking a sip of her tea, “Would you like some dessert?”

Twilight finished her plate, “Yeah, I would, actually.”

“What would you like?” she asked, leaning forward a little.

“...A cookie?”

Ascentia chuckled, “Oh you’re so cute.”

She levitated a cookie out of a jar on the countertop and whipped it to Twilight, who caught it in her magic and brought it around her head to take a big bite out of it, nomming happily.

“Scratch that, you’re heart meltingly adorable.”

Looking to the portal, Twilight felt a strange tingle in her stomach. She wasn’t sure how to feel. It was surely exciting, especially since she didn’t have to go back with the fear of losing her crown again. But whatever could happen did concern her ever slightly. What had gone on since then? Were her friends okay? Was the other Ascentia okay? There was no telling what she would find while there.

“Well…” She mumbled, exhaling a bit heavily, “I guess here goes nothing.”

“I’ll be here when you get back,” Ascentia said from behind her.

Twilight smiled at her mate, before taking a deep breath and stepping through the portal.

The swirling vortex yet again surrounded her, going further and further through, until she eventually reached the other side. Opening her eyes, then shaking her head, Twilight shakily stood up on her feet. Once again, it was going to be a little bit awkward to get used standing on bipedal legs.

“O-Okay, come on… I’ve managed it before, I can do it again!” Twilight grabbed onto the statue for support, her knees buckling. “Come on… Almost, there we go… okay.”

Out of the corner of her eye she spotted Fluttershy, dishing out her flyers for Canterlot’s animal shelter along with Rarity. Relieved to see familiar faces, Twilight managed to take a step forward, albeit shakily. She exhaled, slumping over a little against the statue.

“Come on… Let’s do this!” She said to her feet, as if they were living beings, and took another step forward.

Finally gaining her footing, Twilight slowly made her way over to the human counterparts of her friends. Once they looked up and saw her, they ran over to see her with excited smiles.

“Twilight, you’re back!” Fluttershy smiled at her, “It’s good to see you.”

“Darling, it’s been ages!” Rarity proclaimed, giving her a hug, “Has everything been all right?”

Twilight smiled sheepishly, “Uh, yeah! Everything’s great!”

“Oh, good…” Said the creamy yellow girl, holding the flyers to her chest, “You just up and left, we were all wondering where you’ve gone.”

“Where did you go, by the way?” Rarity asked, “It was rather odd how you were just gone and nobody knew where.”

“Uh… j-just back home, way downtown!” Twilight smiled sheepishly, nervously rocking on her feet. “I was, uh… in town visiting a friend of mine. I had to just get back home due to… an emergency!”

Fluttershy nodded, “Well, okay. It’s nice to see you again, of course. Um… how long will you be here, this time?”

Twilight shrugged, “Who knows! I wanted to see you girls again, too. I’ll be able to stick around a little longer, now. So… what time is it?”

Looking at her watch, Rarity said, “It’s almost nine, school will be beginning in about fifteen minutes.”

“And… what time does school end, exactly?”

“At two-thirty. Why?” Fluttershy asked.

“Oh, well, I was wondering, since I have to wait until Ascentia’s out of classes,” Twilight said with a light blush.

Fluttershy and Rarity looked at each other with a worried expression, “You don’t know?” Rarity asked.

Twilight frowned, a bit tense all of a sudden. “D-Don’t know what? Did something happen?”

Rarity bit her lip, then sighed, “We won’t hide it from you, darling. The thing is… Ascentia’s been expelled since you were last here.”

“Three guys tried to jump her for getting Sunset Shimmer arrested, and she beat them senseless,” Fluttershy added, “Their parents all threatened to sue the school board unless Ascentia was expelled.”

Eyes wide, Twilight felt as if she’d been punched in the gut. She had no idea how to respond or even what to think. But now was not the time to crumple or lose control. She had to find her, to make sure she was okay.

‘I’ll just go to her apartment, see if she’s there, or that I can locate her...’

“Well, thanks, girls. I’m supposed to stay with her, anyway… So I’ll go see her,” Twilight gave a smile of appreciation, “Thanks for telling me.”

“Um… no problem, Twilight… Um, but if you wanted, we’re all going to the movies later tonight. You can come with us,” Fluttershy offered, “It would be nice if we could all hang out together.”

“A marvelous idea!” Rarity’s eyes sparkled, “What would you say to that, Twilight?”

“Oh, sure! I’ll uh, meet you girls here! Tonight, around eight!” Twilight smiled, fixing her backpack on her back, “I’ll see you then!”

With a quick wave, Twilight turned and headed toward the sidewalk and toward the town. She had to find Ascentia quick, to try to make sense of everything that happened since she’d last been here.

Finding her apartment was easier said than done. Ascentia had led her there the last time, and she had to resort to pathfinding magic to remember the direct route she had taken. It was a disorienting experience, but two hours of walking brought her to the apartment building Ascentia had lived in. She approached her door, and took a deep breath before knocking three times.

“For the last fucking time, Sentry, I’m not going to drop the charges against your girlfriend!” came a hoarse shout from inside, “She can rot in there for all I care!”

“Ascentia, it’s me. Twilight!” Twilight called through the door.

A shattering sound as if Ascentia had dropped something made of glass came from the other side, before heavy footsteps coming closer and the door was wrenched open. Ascentia stood there in a long, open shirt and her bra and panties. She stared at her for a split second, before grabbing her by the neck of her blouse and yanking her inside. Slamming her against the wall and hungrily locking lips with her.

After a few moments, she pulled away, breathing heavily, “I was convinced you were a dream or something. You just… vanished from where I’d last saw you!”

“Holy Celestia…” Twilight uttered, wide-eyed and breathless. “I’m sorry, I had to get back… E-Emergency… You know how it is.”

“You could have written,” Ascentia said, half laughing, “It’s good to see you again.”

‘Uh, hello? I can’t pass letters through a portal! Darn it, this is not gonna be easy...’ “Oh, I tried, but you know! Silly postage, couldn’t get things through!” Twilight said sheepishly, “It’s great to see you, too. I um… I heard what happened. And I’m sorry… I sorry I wasn’t there for you. Especially if you… thought I was just a dream. If I’d had known, I’d have come back quicker.”

“It’s alright,” Ascentia replied, hugging her tightly, “I’m pretty well off, I took another job with my newfound free time. What are you doing back here anyway?”

“I… I wanted to see you, and my new friends…” Twilight said truthfully.

Ascentia blushed a little, “Oh… wow… I kind of assumed what we had was just something casual.” Twilight could see her shifting on her feet a little, “Fluttershy and Rarity come over sometimes. Rarity hates how messy my apartment is. Then again, she lives in a big mansion with servants and everything… I’m babbling, I’m sorry.”

Twilight giggled, “It’s okay, I do that all the time. But uh, that’s great, at least you have a little company sometimes, right?”

“Yeah,” Ascentia replied, “It’s nice having them around.”

It was at that moment that Ascentia realized she was still pinning Twilight to the wall with her entire body, “Oh, sorry about that,” she back away from her, turning around so she couldn’t see her face.

Twilight had noticed a strange change in her. The last time she had been here, Ascentia had been the same kind of… for some reason the word “Badass” was lodged in her skull… as her Val’Kyr counterpart, just without the fearsome Divine powers. But now she seemed meek and timid, nervous around her, something that Twilight found very jarring.

‘What a stark contrast… I mean, they look the same, for the most part, and have the same personality… But wow. She seems so...nervous. Yeah, like Ascentia would get that way. Okay, okay… no need to make this hard for her. Just be casual, just enjoy yourself. Don’t question it.’

“No problem, I’m used to it,” Twilight giggled a bit, smiling. “So, uh… I’ll be here for a while, not sure how long, but you know, long enough! If you’d be willing, we can certainly hang out here and there.”

“Uh… yeah… sure,” she replied, not looking at her. Twilight got the impression she was wringing her hands out of view, “Um… Twilight, there’s something I wanted to talk to you about if I ever saw you again…”

‘Did she just… stall? Like how a shy person would? Okay, this is too interesting. Ascentia stalls sometimes, but even she makes it look dignified. Darn it! She’s asking me something! Okay, pay attention! Stop overthinking this!’

“Oh, sure!” Twilight sat down on a chair, sitting up straight and proper, hands clasped in her lap. “What did you want to talk to me about?”

“It’s about what we did two years ago,” Ascentia continued, sitting next to her at the table, “Did that mean anything to you, or was it just sex?”

‘Uh-oh. This isn’t going to end well. I can’t proceed without telling her things, but if I tell her things, she’s going to think I’m crazy! My world is a fairy tale to them, a fictional place crafted by the imagination! Think, Twilight, think! You came here for a reason! Just be honest at least about that! Even if you have to bend the truth a little!’

“....Well, Ascentia… It’s really hard to say. But it did mean a lot, I mean… I wouldn’t have truly gone through with all of it after if it didn’t mean something. And I… uh… well, I’m perfectly okay with polyamory. So’s my, con-I mean, my life partner. She and I have this understanding, you know? Well, back then, it wasn’t exactly established, per se. But by now, we’ve talked about it and she’s perfectly okay with it. I mean… we’ve had uh… you know foursomes before and stuff like that…” Twilight blushed at this, but cleared her throat, “A-Anyway! So of course it did. That’s part of why I came back. I wanted to spend more time with you. I… I really do like you, and I’d sure like to see you some more. I mean… it meant a lot to you too, didn’t it?”

Ascentia nodded, “I was just looking for sex, but after you left I started wondering about you. Where you came from, and where you went. Nobody knew where you were so I couldn’t ask. You could say I got… kind of obsessed for a while.”

‘Okay… wow, almost similar...’ Twilight thought, shifting in her seat, “I-I know what you mean.”

“But you’re going to be leaving again soon, aren’t you?” Ascentia asked.

“Well… yes, I will be…” Twilight rubbed her arm nervously, “But not for a while! I’ll stay here as long as you’d like.”

Ascentia smiled and put a hand on Twilight’s leg, “I’d like that.”

“You know, you’re still half naked” Twilight said, indicating Ascentia’s tired clothing.

“Oh!” Ascentia replied, jumping up from her seat, “Sorry, I’ll go put some clothes on!”

“I’d prefer you take off the ones you already have on,” Twilight winked. “And if you’re not on your bed in about oh, t-minus ten seconds, I might just have to do something about that, beautiful.”

Ascentia stood shocked at Twilight’s bluntness for a moment, trying to comprehend what she’d just heard her say.

“10… 9… 8… 7…”

Fumbling with her bra-strap, not exactly keen on figuring out what would happen if Twilight reached zero, Ascentia pulled at the material in desperation, but it wouldn’t budge.

“4… 3… 2… 1… Zero.”

The next thing the young woman knew, she was being pounced by Twilight onto her bed, growling deep in her throat like an animal. Ascentia’s breathing was heavy from the surprise pounce, but it quickly turned into a blushing smile.

“What are you going to do to me?” she asked.

Towering over her on all fours, Twilight grinned. It was actually kind of thrilling to be able to actually dominate Ascentia, without it being a cover. “Well, my fair lady, that’s all going to depend. You must’ve...missed me quite a bit, didn’t you? Why don’t you go ahead and show me just how much?”

“What would you like?” Ascentia asked, a coy smile on her face.

“Well… Tell me, do you know a thing or two about… roleplaying?”

“Um… I have Dungeons and Dragons,” Ascentia replied, not quite sure Twilight’s intention.

All at once, Twilight’s attention was diverted, “Really?! Ooh, I love that game! Oh, we definitely have to play! I call the mage!”

“It’s Wizard and Sorcerer,” Ascentia replied, “And what does that have to do with you kneeling over me right now?”

“...Oh, sorry, I was distracted. We’ll play that later,” Twilight giggled, shaking her head, “Anyway! We’re going to do some roleplaying, here, in your bed.”

This was something Ascentia had heard of, but never done before, “How so?”

“Oh, you know, pretending we’re different characters? Ooh! I have an idea! Okay, you’re going to be this super powerful, uh… warrior, with all kinds of magic and skills. You can destroy planets with the flick of your wrist-okay, it’s a little more complicated than that, and I’m going to be your apprentice!”

“Get off me for a second,” Ascentia replied. Twilight complied and Ascentia grabbed a notebook off the table, flipping it open to a page in the middle and showing it to her, “How about her?”

Twilight saw a gorgeous drawing of a red-haired woman in forest-green robes. Her eyes glowing as it looked like the earth beneath her feet was splitting asunder. Twilight recognized it instantly. It was Ascentia. Her Ascentia.

“Wow… did you draw this?”

“Yeah,” Ascentia replied, “I always had a knack for drawing. Think I got it from my grandmother. When you mistook me for someone you called a Val’Kyr I got to thinking what such a thing would look like, and that’s all I could come up with.”

Twilight stood agape at it for a moment, before setting it back on the table, “Yes, you’re going to be her.”

“Alright, now what?” Ascentia asked.

‘Wow, great minds really DO think alike! That’s really uncanny. I wonder if-okay, focus! Now isn’t the time to overthink it.’

“Well, now here’s where we get into character. You’re the almighty Val’Kyr… and I’m the pon-princess… you’re trying to, well, you know, romance.”

“I thought you said you were my apprentice?” Ascentia asked.

“That too! I can be both. The possibilities within the world of imagination is endless,” she said.

“So I’m trying to sleep with my student who is also royalty?” Ascentia asked, knowing next to nothing about playing characters, “Isn’t that against a warrior’s code or something?”

‘Wow, she really has no idea what she’s doing. Okay, this is going to take a little explaining.’

“Well, technically yes… But that’s the fun part! It’s pushing the envelope, it’s getting into taboo, it’s shining the way for forbidden romance!” Twilight spread her arms and hands as she sat up, making emphasis.

“I-I’m sorry Twilight, but I don’t know exactly what you want from me,” Ascentia said, recoiling a little, “Doesn’t this all seem a little… I dunno… cheesy? Like, who does this? I mean I get the fantasy, but c’mon there’s no way that would ever possibly happen to someone. It’s just… weird.”

‘Well… I can’t argue with that, but it happened to me! ...Kind of.’

“Of course it’s weird, but it’s fun. I know it sounds crazy, but hey, a lot of fictional stories are pretty much out of this world. But, okay, what do you suggest?”

“I… I don’t know,” Ascentia replied, “You kinda sprung me on this pretty quickly. It’s… too much.”

‘Jeez… If I could get my Ascentia to play a completely opposite character… then again mine has the wisdom of a hundred million lifetimes... Okay, okay, Twilight… think of something within her comfort zone. This is something you can’t exactly perfect on the first try.’

“Okay, then let’s do something simple,” Twilight suggested.

“Like what?” Ascentia asked.

“Uh…” The lavender girl searched her mind for some kind of solution, her eyes darting about the room. “Well, why don’t we just have sex then? We’ve got plenty of time together, I’m sure we can work up to… um, bedroom games as we go along.”

Ascentia sighed a little in relief, “That sounds like a good idea,” she replied.

‘Well, it’s going to take a while to get into a more… familiar territory with her, but hey, I like a challenge.’

“Well then, do your worst,” Twilight teased, giving a smirk.

Ascentia smiled, and shifted her weight, planting Twilight into her back as she took a position over her, pressing her shoulders into the bed and using her toes to peel her skirt off her hips. Not getting quite the dexterity she needed, she opted to just let go of her and pull it down with her fingers. Taking a few nips at her panty line as she untied her boots and slipped them off her feet.

“Ooh, meow… the jungle cat has feasted upon her prey…” Twilight purred.

Taking hold of Twilight’s blouse, she ran a finger down the button line, separating the buttons from their clasps and throwing open her blouse to find she wasn’t wearing a bra. Giving her a raised eyebrow, she quickly took her breasts in her hands, kneading the soft flesh as she ran quick kisses along Twilight’s jawline.

Twilight moaned appreciatively, bringing her fingers to run through the deep red strands of her hair. She giggled, spreading her legs and stroking one of them against Ascentia’s, teasing her.

Letting out a sharp intake of breath at Twilight’s soft skin brushing her own, Ascentia lowered herself down to her waist, taking a few nips of Twilight’s waistband as she pressed two fingers against her moistening folds through the soft fabric.

“Oh, don’t hold back on me now…” Twilight moaned, smiling.

“I’m sorry, what was that?” Ascentia asked with a teasing tone, “I couldn’t quite hear you?”

Twilight snickered, “I said, don’t you hold back, now.”

“Still not quite getting it,” Ascentia said, tilting her ear in her direction.

Grinning widely, Twilight let out a growly purr, jamming her knee between her legs, “I said don’t hold back on me now!” She half-shouted. “Can you hear me now?”

Ascentia recoiled a little from the knee in her groin, “Oof! Okay, I get it now,” she strained.

Taking Twilight’s panties in her teeth, she peeled the small piece of fabric down her legs, brushing her nose against Twilight’s clit as she went down. Throwing her panties aside, she grabbed the girl’s legs and pried them open, diving down and dragging her tongue over her moist lips.

A loud moan ripped from the lavender girl, to which she brought her hands down to Ascentia’s head; pressing her more into her moistening sex. “Oooh, yeah! That’s a girl! Eat up and enjoy your dessert breakfast!”

‘Dear lord, how did she know… never mind,’ Ascentia dove in with more ferocity, nibbling and pulling at Twilight’s lips with her teeth while caressing her clit with her tongue, reaching a hand up to rub her stomach, feeling her smooth skin under her fingertips as her sweet juices flooded her mouth.

The ticklish sensation made Twilight laugh, wiggling and squirming beneath her amidst the pleasure. “Ooohh…. So good…”

Ascentia lifted her head from Twilight’s snatch to capture her lips in hers as she slipped two fingers into her, scratching at her inner walls, “Mmm, I love you Twilight.”

“Nghh…” Twilight squirmed, clutching the sheets, “...I love you, too…”

Dropping back down, Ascentia slipped her tongue past Twilight’s lips, tasting her for all she was worth, curling her arms around her thighs, hugging her dripping snatch to her mouth.

Squealing loudly, Twilight’s hips would’ve flown off the bed if not for being pinned down. Once more she grabbed at her head tightly. “Oooohhhhh! YES! K-Keep going…! I’m almost…. almost going to….nggghh!”

Ascentia latched her mouth over Twilight’s pussy, taking in as much of her juices as she could, licking her lips when all was said and done. As Twilight rode out her orgasm against her, Ascentia caressed her thighs, sighing happily.

“Aaaahh…” Twilight moaned out contently as her body relaxed and collapsed. “You’re amazing, you know that?”

“Yeah,” Ascentia smiled, snuggling up with her, “I know. You’re not too bad yourself.”

‘I guess I still have it...’ Twilight thought, running a hand through her hair. ‘At least now we can actually spend more time together...’

Ascentia slithered up her body, planting a quick kiss on her lips, “You still taste so good.”

“Thanks… And I bet you still do, too,” Twilight nuzzled noses with her.

Giving Twilight’s ass a sharp slap, Ascentia nuzzled her back, “I wouldn’t know, I don’t bend that way.”

“No?” Twilight tried to, just out of curiosity, but of course had no success. It wasn’t even possible as a pony. “Neither can I. But that’s okay, I’ll be glad to take a taste test for you.”

Smirking, Ascentia slid her panties down her legs and threw them aside, positioning herself over Twilight’s face, “I’m waiting.”

Grinning widely, the lavender girl all but dove into the other girls’ waiting sex. She clutched at her hips, running her tongue along the slit before prying them apart to attack her clit. Ascentia groaned in frustration-fueled ecstasy, snaking her fingers through Twilight’s hair, feeling the soft purple strands as her tongue assaulted her.

And then, of all the worst things that could have happened, what happened next was the Worst. Possible. Thing.

“Knock knock!” Rarity cheerfully called as she ironically opened the door and walked through, “Anybody ho-”

“AH!” Twilight squeaked, peering around to see Rarity coming in, “R-R-Rarity!”

Ascentia turned her head around, and made a sound somewhere between a sigh and a gnash. Rarity was looking at them with a wide-eyed, mouth agape expression. Saying nothing, just standing there in a sort of shock.

“O-Oh dear… I’m sorry! I had come by to bring you-oh goodness, this is awkward… I’ll come back later, dears! My apologies!”

Without waiting for a response, the purple-haired girl left out the door and closed it behind her.

Ascentia was silent for a few minutes, before calling out “Rarity, I know you’re still at the door!”

There was a groan from behind it, before Rarity opened the door up enough to speak through it, “I’m really sorry, dears, I didn’t know you were-”

“It’s alright, come in,” Ascentia replied, getting off Twilight’s face.

“What?!” Twilight whispered, “But we’re both naked… mostly!”

“Relax, you haven’t got anything she hasn’t seen before,” Ascentia replied.

Rarity tentatively opened the door and stepped inside. Twilight and Ascentia were both sitting on her sofa-bed, their legs thankfully closed. Rarity sat down and blushed.

“What did you come over for?” Ascentia asked.

“Your blouse…” Rarity held out a small box, managing to look her in the eye, “It came in the shop today. You said to bring it over when it did.”

“Thanks Rarity,” Ascentia smiled, taking the box from her, “I don’t know what I’d do without you.”

“Twilight, from the looks of it,” Rarity mumbled.

“What was that?” Ascentia asked.

“Nothing,” she said quickly, “Also, me and Fluttershy invited Twilight to see a movie with us this evening. We were wondering if you wanted to come?”

“Yeah sure,” Ascentia replied, leaning forward and hugging the girl. Twilight caught a blush on Rarity’s face.

“F-Fantastic, then! We’ll all be meeting tonight at the school, around eight…” Rarity’s voice shook with mild embarrassment, but returned the hug anyway.

“I look forward to it,” Ascentia replied, “Was there anything else you wanted while we have you here?”

Rarity blushed, shaking her head, “Oh, no, dear. I just wanted to bring you the blouse and to extend the invitation. I won’t keep you two any longer. I-I’m sure you two have… um… much catching up to do.”

“Alright,” Ascentia said with a smile, but Twilight caught the faintest hint of disappointment in her voice, “I’ll see you this evening.”

“Twilight,” Rarity said to her, managing a pleasant smile, “I’ll see you two this evening, then. Have a good day, of course.”

“Yeah… you too, Rarity,” Twilight smiled shakily.

Rarity left, closing the door behind her. Twilight had to admire both Rarity’s and Ascentia’s abilities to keep their composure. Ascentia fell back against the sofa-bed, her eyes closed as she looked as if she was in deep thought.

“...Are you okay?” Twilight asked, placing a hand on her shoulder.

“Huh?” Ascentia was shaken out of her trance, “Oh… yeah, I uh… I’m fine… Rarity’s nice, isn’t she?”

Twilight rose an eyebrow questioningly, wondering where she was going with that, “Of course she is. She’s very nice. ...Why do you ask?”

“Uh… just… making conversation,” her eyes shifted away from her, “Um… I did always wonder how she got her hair like that. I don’t suppose you know, do you?”

There was something she wasn’t telling her. Twilight could sense it. But she decided to humour her, thinking of a way to segway into what she was really saying. “Well, I don’t really know, myself. I think it has to do with using a hairbrush a certain way, maybe applying some kind of hairspray?”

“Yeah… maybe that’s it,” Ascentia shook her head as if trying to dislodge something, “I’m sorry, I’m a little distracted.”

“Ascentia…. Something’s going on, isn’t it? What’s the matter?” Twilight asked very seriously, but with concern. “If there’s something you want to talk about, you can tell me.”

Ascentia took a deep breath, then looked Twilight in the eye, “Rarity was my first girlfriend. We we were twelve, and good friends at the time. We broke up when her parents found out and threw a fit about it. They threatened to disown her and their security guards threatened me if I ever showed my face at the Elusive house again.”

“WHAT?!” Twilight all but shouted. While it was admittedly shocking to hear that Ascentia and Rarity, of all people, had dated; she was more appalled by the family forbidding them to see each other. “Ascentia, that’s terrible! I can’t believe they’d do that! Oh, I’m so sorry… That’s terrible. To think they’d do that to their own daughter…”

“Eh, Fluttershy went through the same thing when her parents caught her with Sunse-” Ascentia cut her sentence off almost immediately, but the damage was done.

“....Oh….” Twilight shuddered ever slightly, and shook her head. “Never mind. Have you two… talked about it, at all? I could see the way you were looking at her, just now.”

“I… guess I never really got over it,” Ascentia replied, “It was only about 5 years ago and being threatened by really big security guards when you’re 12 just for being with your girlfriend never really goes away.”

“I can’t say I blame you…” Twilight said softly, taking her hand as a form of comfort, “Do you think she still feels the same way? I have to say, it was kind of cute how she was trying not to look at you, but I knew where her eyes were pointing.”

Ascentia’s head snapped up, “Really?! Where?”

The reaction made Twilight want to laugh, but she kept it in, “Well, she couldn’t keep them still long enough, but I know she was unable to look away from your…. ‘fun parts’.”

Ascentia blushed, “We never did have sex when we were together… too young I guess. She’s still so beautiful.”

“Yeah…. she is beautiful,” Twilight smiled, “Well, it’s great that you two are still friends and are spending time together. But I guess it’s safe to say that there’s a lot of unfinished emotional business, isn’t there?”

“Yeah,” Ascentia said, crossing her arms over her chest, “Yeah, there is. Look, I don’t want to bore you with my angsty childhood…”

Shaking her head, Twilight situated herself to sit beside her, “You couldn’t possibly bore me. If you want to talk about something, anything, I’d be glad to listen. Go on, try me. Maybe I won’t understand it. Maybe I won’t be able to give advice. But I’ll lend you an ear. Even if it’s just to vent.”

Ascentia stood up from her bed, thumbing around the kitchen counter. Twilight watched her, wondering what she was thinking about, when she suddenly grabbed her sugar bowl and hurled it against the wall, where the glass shattered into a near powder.

“Ascentia?” She asked, her voice concerned.

“I hate those two,” she snarled, “Them and their hired thugs. I just want to…”

She hurled another glass object at the wall. It shattered like the last one.

“Who? Her parents?”

“Her parents… my parents… my worthless sister who didn’t help me when I was getting expelled…” she sunk to the floor and buried her face in her hands, “I’m seventeen, I’m not supposed to have my own apartment and be working. I’m supposed to be in school!”

Getting up, Twilight went over to her, placing her hands on her shoulders. “You had to grow up too fast… To give up a lot of what growing up is all about…”

Ascentia leaned in to Twilight’s comforting embrace and quietly sobbed into her shoulder, “I wish I was as wise as you, Twilight.”

‘Believe me… one day, you’ll be wiser than I am in some ways...’ Twilight hugged her back, stroking her hair, “Well, it’s more that I understand how that feels. I mean, my situation isn’t the same as yours, of course. I just know how it feels to grow up too fast and then miss out on a lot of life just because you’re trying to move ahead. Friends, having fun, being rebellious… I never really experienced any of that when I was growing up. I was always burying my snout in books and studying, I didn’t have time for anything else. I didn’t start making friends until a few years ago, and understanding what it means to be a friend, to be good po-person.”

Ascentia sighed, “I wish I had that long…”

Twilight hugged her tighter, “Anyway… Maybe you and Rarity just need to really talk about it. To see where you stand, you know? If nothing else, it could give you a little closure on the matter. And if her family is going to be like to her, then I don’t understand them. I’m not a mother, I don’t know what it’s like, but I can tell you that just because someone else is happy in a way you don’t exactly agree with doesn’t mean it doesn’t work for them. The best they can do is be supportive, but not to interfere. It isn’t their place. ...But what am I saying, I should be telling them that, but I bet you it would fall on deaf ears. But the point is, you and Rarity need to talk about it.”

“I don’t know,” Ascentia said, “It was so damn long ago. My therapist told me I should probably try to move on from it.”

“You’re seeing a therapist?” Twilight asked.

“Yeah,” Ascentia replied, “It was court ordered when I was expelled. To deal with my ‘anger issues’ and ‘delusions of purple haired girls’.”

“...I see,” Twilight murmured, shaking her head, “Well, Ascentia… moving on and getting over someone or something are not the same thing. It may have been a long time ago, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen and it doesn’t mean it’s any less validated. You may have been young, but it was still a part of your life. A part of your life you never had closure from.”

“Maybe you’re right,” Ascentia said, looking up to her, “I don’t suppose you could talk to her for me? Before this evening?”

‘You are a nearly grown woman! Grow ovaries and do it yourself! No, no no… okay, I think I have an idea,’ Twilight thought. “Well, I won’t talk to her for you. It’s not my place. But what I will do is just tell her to meet you, let her know you’d like to see her for a while.”

“That’s what I meant,” Ascentia replied, “Thanks, Twilight. At least you weren’t like Applejack when I talked to her about this.”

Deciding against asking what she meant by that, Twilight cleared her throat, “Hey, no problem at all. Now… where is a place you like to go to?”

“Could you ask her to come here?” Ascentia asked, “It’s comfortable for me here.”

Twilight nodded, “Sure! I’ll go over to the school by the time school gets out, and let her know to come over here.”

“Thanks, Twilight,” Ascentia said, hugging her, “I hope you don’t mind, but the mood’s kinda gone.”

“It’s okay, I expected that,” Twilight giggled, patting her back. “Besides, I think trying to help you deal with an emotional crisis is a lot more important.”

“Also you got your’s so everything’s good, right?” Ascentia asked with a smirk.

Twilight laughed, pouting, “But you didn’t. Oh well, that can always be remedied.”

“Maybe later,” Ascentia replied, adding a barely audible whisper, “Maybe not alone…”

Poking her nose, Twilight kissed her cheek, “Well, my fiery friend, why don’t we put our clothes back on, and maybe kill some time?”

“Sure,” Ascentia replied, “...You still want to play Dungeons and Dragons?”

Twilight smiled, “Definitely!”

XXX

Later that afternoon, right about when school was out, Twilight came back in search of Rarity. According to Fluttershy, she was still in the sewing portion of the Home Economics rooms. Probably working on an assignment before leaving the school, she guessed.

Twilight made her way through the empty halls, feeling a strange sense of nostalgia. It had been two years, and she’d only been in the school for about two days. But it felt as if she were revisiting a long time memory. She smiled a little bit, taking it all in again, this time without the rush or the anxiety of acquiring her crown.

Coming to the room, Twilight peered inside through a halfway ajar door. She could see Rarity, sitting at one of the sewing machines, but was crying. Concerned, she stepped inside, closing the door behind her.

“...Rarity? Rarity, are you all right?”

Rarity looked up, and noticed it was her. She glared at her and looked back down at her work, trying to ignore her.

This didn’t look good. Rarity was mad, for some reason, but likely at her. Nonetheless, Twilight was not about to bury her head in the sand. She was going to get to the bottom of this.

“Rarity… if you’re upset about something, I understand. But you can just tell me. Ignoring me isn’t going to help you, or make me leave. So, you can tell me. What’s wrong?” Twilight coaxed.

Rarity sighed, “I guess you didn’t know… Ascentia and I were together when we were younger. And when I saw you with her earlier… I didn’t know you two were together.”

“...Oh…” Twilight bit her lip, starting to see that Rarity was indeed not over Ascentia, either. “Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. But regardless, she did tell me what happened between you two. In fact, that’s actually why I’m here.”

Rarity looked up, “Really?”

Nodding, Twilight pulled up a stool and sat up next to her, “Yes. You see, you and Ascentia need to talk. What happened between you two was really sad, but that doesn’t mean it has to just crash and burn. What you two need is closure, to just talk all about it and get it all out on the table. Whatever happens after that, you’ll get there, you’ll let things evolve naturally. But at least you will have managed to address your unfinished emotional business.”

“Well, I did notice she couldn’t stop staring at my chest earlier,” Rarity said with a nervous laugh, “But you’re right. Maybe I should talk to her…”

She looked down at her unfinished work, fumbling with the fabric.

“Could you take me to her apartment? Is she even still there?”

“Yes! Yes, that’s where she wanted to meet you. I’ll take you there, and then you two can talk alone. I’ll… go for a walk, or something…” Twilight said sheepishly.

“No! Please, stay,” Rarity said, looking away, “I’d like someone there in case things get ugly. She doesn’t look like it, but she can floor someone three times her size.”

‘I know that all too well...’ Twilight thought with a shudder, but looked her friend in the eye, “I know what you mean. I saw her beat up Sunset Shimmer, after all. Don’t worry yourself about that, though. She cares about you and I can tell she would never raise her fist at you. But okay, I’ll stay. I’ll wait in the bathroom to give you two privacy or something.”

“Thank you, Twilight,” she said, reaching up to hug her.

Smiling, Twilight hugged her back, “You’re welcome, Rarity. Just trying to help out.”

Rarity let go of her, smiling. Then her expression shifted anger and she slapped Twilight broadly across the face.

Wide-eyed, Twilight held her cheek with shock, unsure how to respond. “...I deserved that, didn’t I?”

“Maybe not, but it still felt good,” Rarity replied with a smile.

XXX

The two headed back to Ascentia’s apartment, taking their time, but going as quick as they could. Twilight could sense that Rarity was nervous, but continually assured her that all would turn out okay somehow. She could understand, the unknown of a situation before it started always did seem to be the scariest moment. But once a situation got going, it was as if the nervousness would melt away. Twilight had a feeling it would go down similarly.

Now all they had to do was get inside, then hopefully have them get talking.

Entering the apartment, Twilight closed the door behind them, “Ascentia? We’re back!”

Ascentia came out of the bathroom, wiping her hands with paper towell, “Thanks Twilight. Uh… hi Rarity…”

A soft blush coated Rarity’s cheeks as she brought her arms behind her back, “Hello, Ascentia… How are you today?”

“I’m alright,” she said, sitting down at the table, hiding her own blush, “Thanks for bringing over my… thanks.”

“Oh, you’re quite welcome, dear! You know I’m always glad to help…” Rarity looked at her nervously, but then walked over to take a seat at the table as well.

“I’ll just… leave you two alone!” Twilight announced, before going to the bathroom and closing the door.

“So… your skirt is… nice,” Ascentia said, twiddling her thumbs.

Rarity looked away, wringing her fingers, “Thank you… I-I made it myself.”

“Look… I’m sorry about earlier,” she said, “I shouldn’t have put you on the spot like that.”

“Oh… don’t worry yourself of it, dear…” Rarity murmured, looking up, “I should have knocked. But I suppose I was so used to just coming in to see you as if it were no problem that I just… seemed to have lost my consideration for your privacy. Darling, I’m very sorry for barging in on you two.”

The two sat in awkward silence for what felt to them like an awkward eternity, when Rarity stood up, a nervous grin on her face.

“Well, good talk. I’ll see you this evening,” she said, turning around to leave, “Have fun unt-”

“I miss you,” Ascentia cut across her, making her stop and turn around.

Rarity turned back around, her heart pounding, “...But darling, we see one another quite often,” she said, but sat back down anyway, “We’re still friends. ...However, if you are referring to… what had happened, I have to say that I miss you, too. I… I have dated other boys since then, here and there. As young as I was at the time you and I were involved; it wasn’t the same with them. I felt that there was something missing.”

“It… it wasn’t fair,” Ascentia said, kicking herself for the infantile choice of words, “Why did they do it? What did I ever do to them?”

“Nothing, dear. It was for the mere factor of I being involved with another girl. They thought you were influencing me, that I was going through a pre-pubescent phase,” Rarity moaned, shaking her head, “After mother and father had thrown you out, I was yelling at them with more insolence than I could ever have mustered. I yelled, I ran to my room and slammed the door, I refused to speak to them… Oh, it was terrible. I had wanted them to understand, but they wouldn’t listen to me. They’re not bad people, but they have very mixed values on relationships.”

“Your guards threatened to break my neck!” Ascentia growled.

Twilight made an eep from inside the bathroom. She hadn’t realized it was that severe.

“What?!” Rarity exploded, shooting up from their chair, “They… They told me that they just had you escorted off the premises! You mean to tell me that the guards… had… no! That’s… I cannot believe those callous ingrates!”

Ascentia pulled open a drawer and produced a tape recorder. Pressing the PLAY button, a voice came through the static of the recorder’s age.

“If we ever find you on this premises again, we’ll snap that pretty neck of yours like a twig. Now get out, slut!”

In shock, Rarity sank down in her chair, holding her chest. “...Oh, darling… I didn’t know. I-I would have just… oh, my goodness… I am so sorry…”

She threw the recorder aside, “So what now?”

“I… I haven’t a clue,” Rarity admitted, managing to meet her eyes, “When I had seen you… naked earlier, I have to admit that I was…. well, I think you may know… And it didn’t help that you were engaged in sexual activity with Twilight. You’ve… really grown, quite a bit… Oh dear, this is embarrassing…” She looked away, her cheeks getting pinker.

“I’ll admit… I called you back so I could look at you some more,” Ascentia said, looking toward the floor, “You… you kind of… swing a little when you walk.”

“I do? Ah… I didn’t think you noticed,” Rarity mumbled, giggling a bit. “I’m glad you did… I was glad to look at you more, too.”

“Oh will you two just kiss already!” came Twilight’s voice from the bathroom.

Eyes wide, cheeks reddening, Rarity looked downward and giggled, “I-I would love to… But I… I don’t want to intrude on the two of you.”

“We’re just casual!” Twilight shouted, “Now kiss her already!”

The floodgates opened, with no holding back, Rarity reached across the table and kissed the redhead passionately. Ascentia reached up to grab her by the back of the neck, pulling her closer to her. In a daring move, Rarity got up onto the table, running her fingers fiercely through Ascentia’s hair.

A moment like this had only ever been fantasized within her mind, something she thought would never happen. If anything, she was certain that Ascentia was over her, or at least would rather just be friend. This would’ve been understandable, but today’s revelation just overtook her completely. A little moan came from her throat as she savoured the kiss, prolonging it a few more seconds.

Pulling away, Rarity was now red in the face, but her eyes were hazed over with wonder, “My… that was certainly more intense than any kiss we’d shared back then, darling…”

Ascentia was as red as she was, but leaned in and touched their foreheads together, “Yeah… then again we were only twelve… so what happens now?”

More of a smile stretched at Rarity’s lips, “Darling… there is nothing more I’d like than to truly be together with you. Though we would have to keep it secret, if only because I must protect you… But if it is all right with you, I certainly would be happy to. However, I don’t want you to feel pressured, so either way you decide is all right by me.”

Ascentia tilted her head and kissed her again, holding her tightly around the shoulders, before pulling away, “I’d love that. And for the record, I love the way you say ‘Darling’. Your accent is just so… cute.”

The compliment made Rarity blush as she returned the gestures, nuzzling her, “You really like my accent? Thank you, Ascentia… To be honest I didn’t think anyone did. I do it to sound more… classy and sophisticated, but here I thought no one did like it. But… coming from you, I appreciate it so much. Your own accent is absolutely sweet to listen to, especially since it’s actually natural.”

Ascentia blushed as well, nuzzling Rarity, “I’ve missed you so much… I can’t believe this is happening.” She hugged her tightly, as if afraid that if she let go of her, she’d vanish.

“And I’ve missed you, darling, so much,” Rarity hugged her tightly as well, stroking her hair, “I’m forever grateful that we remained friends all of these years… But I certainly did miss our sweet little romance. I may have been young, but those times were quite honestly one of the best in my entire life. You were truly my Princess Charming...”

Ascentia laughed a little. Rarity’s cliche’d lines were always funny to hear. It was as if she took being a girly girl to a comical extreme. Kissing her lover again, she pulled Rarity into her lap, snuggling her, “I love you.”

“I love you too,” Rarity cooed, kissing her on the cheek.

Ascentia ran her hand over Rarity’s hips, her figure fitting her arms perfectly. It did not go unnoticed by her, however, when Ascentia’s hand briefly touched her thigh.

“Ooh, darling…” Rarity giggled, looking to her with bedroom eyes, “Is there something on your mind?”

“You’re just… so beautiful,” she purred, kissing her cheek as she hugged her a little more tightly.

Rarity blushed all the more, running her hands down her arms, “As are you, dear… You are one of the most beautiful girls-no, women, I have ever seen in my life. I’ve seen you as you grew from an adorable little cutie pie and into this lovely lady I see before me.”

Ascentia smiled and kissed her neck, her hand brushing her thigh again, lingering longer this time.

The bathroom door opened, with a blushing Twilight emerging from it and grabbing her backpack.

“I’ll just go out! You now, out, for a walk, or something! I’ll leave you two alone,” she said.

“Twilight, wait!” Ascentia called out to her. She stopped and turned around, “Thank you.”

“Yes, Darling. Thank you,” Rarity added, nuzzling Ascentia’s cheek.

Twilight blushed, “You’re welcome.”

She hurried out the door and closed it behind her.

Giggling, Rarity kissed her nose, then stood up. “Darling, I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to freshen up in the bathroom. We do have a good few hours before we must make the movie tonight with the girls…”

“Sure,” Ascentia replied, letting go of her, “Take all the time you need.”

Winking, the purple-haired girl walked toward the bathroom, purposely swaying her hips as she went. Ascentia fell for it hook line and sinker, and sat there, watching her ass sway back and forth. Sighing happily as the bathroom door closed behind her, spinning in her chair and gazing out the window.

In the bathroom, Rarity carefully removed her earrings and jewelry, placing them into a little kit that she carried in her purse. She looked over herself in the mirror, adjusting her hair, and applying some flavourful lip gloss.

Outside, Ascentia was watching some bird fly by, adjusting the belt on her jeans as she set her feet up on an ottoman. Smiling contentedly at the blue afternoon sky as the sun shone against her face.

In the bathroom, Rarity turned, unbuttoning her blouse, slowly. She was going to give Ascentia quite the surprise of her life.

‘I shall not let her slip through my fingers like the sands of time… I shall take what I truly desire!’ She thought, undressing herself slowly.

Outside, Ascentia had taken to flipping through her notebook, where most of her sketches were. She landed on the sketch of the strange warrior woman she’d drawn a few months back, chuckling as she remembered Twilight wanting to roleplay as that thing, ‘Look at her, she looks like a corpse. That girl is weird.”

In the bathroom, Rarity overlooked herself in the mirror, smiling. ‘Perfect…. I can now go and win her over… After all, it’s her turn to see me bare, as I had seen her.’

Opening the door, she slowly stepped out, going toward her (once former) girlfriend. Placing her hands on her hips, and shifting her weight to one leg, she cleared her throat, “Darling, does this look okay?” she said innocently.

Ascentia wheeled around and looked up at her, then instantly sputtered in shock. Rarity was standing before her, stark naked. She was lost for words, only a few stuttering “Uh’s” managing to break free of her constricting vocal cords.

“Darling… you seem to be speechless, is everything okay?” Rarity asked, smiling, as if she wasn’t even naked right then.

“Uh… I-uh… wha-” Ascentia was absolutely lost for words. The only thing she could get out was a question she already knew the answer to, “Wha-what’s g-going on Raritits-Rarihips-RARITY?”

Laughing a bit, Rarity placed a hand on her shoulder, “Well, Ascentia… I was greeted with the very wondrous look at your stark, bare form… And here I feel you should see me, as well. However, that isn’t the only matter at hand I wish to address.”

Ascentia’s throat was dry, her heavy breathing taking in Rarity’s lilac scent, unable to take her eyes off Rarity’s body, “What… what do you mean?”

“Darling… you can’t possibly be that naive…” Rarity purred, leaning closer, “I want us to make love…”

“Are you sure?” Ascentia asked, “We j-just got back together and all… oh god, you’re so gorgeous…”

Smiling more, this time in a seductive manner, Rarity climbed onto her lap, stroking her hair, “It may soon… but perhaps you could see it as a way of making up for lost time. You see, we had come together at a time that my new… pubescent body was just barely developing. I felt things I never knew, my body became that of which I never expected. But in time, I was growing into the woman I have become. A girl, but not yet a woman. As I did, I looked upon you as the years went by, seeing as you became more beautiful during each passing day. Much like that of a blooming flower blossoming into a full rose. You can say that you certainly continued to stir passions within me that I never knew I had. Whyever did you think I was always adamant about acquiring a photo of you? It was more than just for scrapbooking.

“All I can say, my dear… you have truly satisfied me more than any I have ever attempted. It was wrong of me to fill the void in my heart with that of others, when I knew what I truly wanted. Just you, my dearest… my Princess…”

The idea that Rarity had pleasured herself thinking of her turned her on even more, her hands caressing the pale girl’s skin, “I… uh… I’m not as eloquent as you are… I don’t know what to say…”

“Shhh…” Rarity placed a finger upon her lips, smiling more, “My darling, you need not say a word. In all of my time helping you in your time of need, it was but my pleasure to be there as best I could. In those times, even now, I had been tempted… but you had gone through so much, the last thing I would ever have done was to make you uncomfortable. But now, as we reach new heights in our togetherness, never shall I hold back again. It will be us against the world…. And I, my love, am willing to take that risk, if it means I can forever remain by your side.”

Ascentia kissed her neck, caressing her back and sides, “Rarity… take me.”

“Darling… I thought you’d never ask,” Rarity purred, giving her bedroom eyes, “Now then… get onto your bed and remove your clothing.”

Ascentia watched hungrily as Rarity got off her lap, and stepped away from her, her round, firm butt catching her eye. She laid down on her sofa-bed, unbuttoning her shirt and pulling it off, while fumbling with the zipper on her jeans. Continually taking glances at Rarity, she was standing there with her hands on her hips, a pose that made Ascentia feel like she was being supervised. Something that she kinda liked.

Wriggling her hips out of her jeans, she slid them off her legs and kicked them aside, taking her bra in her hands and peeling it apart, letting her breasts fall free as her panties soon followed.

“Very good, Ascentia… quite prompt,” Rarity said with approval, as if overlooking something she was teaching, “Now then, I must ask. Have you… ever acquired any sexual paraphernalia?”

“Yeah,” Ascentia said, blushing as she crossed her legs, “What were you looking for?”

“Anything at all, really…” Rarity said coyly, looking at her nails in a very feminine sort of pose.

Ascentia felt a rush of embarrassment at the idea of showing someone her sex toys, even if she’d used them with partners before, “End table… bottom *cough* bottom drawer…”

Rarity turned around and bent down to look through the aforementioned table, giving Ascentia a very good view in the process. She found a few strapons, a string of beads, and a riding crop.

“Ah, quite a nice collection…” Rarity remarked, reaching for a couple of the toys, “You must really needed a good outlet.”

“Heh heh, yeah,” Ascentia replied, rubbing her shoulder.

Smiling in understanding, Rarity pulled out a strap-on, along with the riding crop, “Darling… there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. We’re both girls, we both have our needs. And after all, I have quite a collection of toys, myself.”

Ascentia relaxed a little, “I know, it’s just one of those things that people keep private, ya know?”

“Absolutely. I certainly don’t broadcast it at, say, the dinner table,” Rarity agreed, placing the strap-on around her waist, and slapping the end of the riding crop in her hand, “But in private between consenting young women, discussing it deeper… it’s quite all right. This is indeed our private matters. Now then, darling… I’m sure you must have your own set of pent-up passions, do you not?”

Ascentia nodded, staring at Rarity as she stood before her, a picture of dominance and confidence that made her heart flutter.

“I see… Just as I thought. Well, I would appreciate if you shared with me, dear. After all, once I know what you want, I will be able to perform as a lover. In turn, I shall share with you, too. That way, you can do the same. Relationships, my love… are all about communication.”

“Share? Share… what, exactly?” Ascentia asked.

Rarity cocked an eyebrow. Perhaps she was that naive. Or perhaps she’d never had a proper relationship before.

“In this context, sweetheart, I’m referring to sharing what we desire to perform in bed. If you have something you wish for me to do to you, you’ll have to tell me what it is,” Rarity told her.

“I’m… I’m a su… I’m a su-submissive,” Ascentia blushed, “I like to be dominated and ordered around.”

Rarity smiled, approaching her closer, “Is that so? Lovely… I myself prefer to dominate. While I would be glad to alternate, of course… I believe in role reversals where they have their place. So then, I will be your Mistress. I’m kind, I do not give harsh punishment… But I also shall not let you get away with mistakes. After all… I don’t blame people for their mistakes. But I do ask that they pay for them.”

Ascentia couldn’t believe it. Not a day ago, she was at the end of her rope. Thinking she’d imagined that night with Twilight two months ago and agonizing over her expulsion, her bills, and her residual grief over losing Rarity, and contemplating the unthinkable. Now, Rarity was standing before her, stark naked and saying she was going to make her her’s. It was like someone was watching her life and decided to throw her a gorgeous, perfectly toned bone.

“Now, my dear…” Rarity cooed, coming over and gently pushing her back, “You still have not answered my question… Aside from dominance… is there anything you want done to you specifically?”

“I… I want you to…” Ascentia shook her head violently, trying to not stammer for once this afternoon, “I want you to fuck me, Mistress.”

“Mmmm…. Right to the point, I see…” Rarity murmured, “Very well then, my darling… I shall acquiesce to your request.”

Ascentia brought her hand to Rarity’s, a childhood fantasy about to become real. She gave a weak smile and brushed her leg against her lover’s, breathing heavily in anticipation. Rarity’s smooth skin against her hand and legs only served to make her more excited and more tense.

Rarity licked her lips, placing the riding crop aside for a moment and crawled over her, “Before I begin the...penetration, perhaps I should make sure that you’re well lubricated. The last thing I would want to bring you is pain, of course. So… let me see,” she trailed her hand down between Ascentia’s legs, massaging her there.

A sharp hiss and Ascentia was clutching Rarity’s shoulders, her nails digging into her soft, pale flesh. A combination of her earlier play with Twilight and the heat of her intimacy with Rarity made her extremely sensitive. She instinctively leaned forward and repeatedly kissed Rarity’s neck and collarbone as her delicate fingers trailed over her womanhood.

“Oooh…” Rarity cooed, angling her head and neck to accommodate her gestures. All the while gently slipping a finger within her entrance. The tightness within clamped around the digit, thrilling her.

Ascentia whimpered underneath her, “Oh god…” one of her legs curled around Rarity’s, rubbing them together as she hugged tightly to her neck. Continuing to plant more kisses along her skin, “Rarity I… I… oooooh,” she couldn’t finish what she was trying to say.

“You’re quite enjoying this, darling…” Rarity whispered, giggling. She inserted a second finger, making a scissoring motion to stretch her inner muscles, “My my…”

“Oh god… I’ve missed you so much, Rarity-AH!” Ascentia seized up as she spread her open, her nethers dripping onto Rarity’s hand, driving her to kiss Rarity’s neck with more ferocity, one hand lowering to squeeze her firm ass.

Moans of pleasure sounded from Rarity, as well as a little squeak from being caught off guard. Nonetheless, she didn’t falter, and continued her actions, “Darling, how I’ve missed you, as well. For years I have dreamed of this moment, to when we can finally and truly be together. Many a thing I’ve thought of would happen… However, the fantasies I had were nothing like this reality. For this reality is far better than anything I could imagine.”

“Ooooh,” she hissed, hugging tightly to her, nuzzling her neck, biting her collarbone. Her nethers were sopping by now, Rarity’s fingers trailing inside her and reaching places she never thought possible.

With a little laugh, Rarity withdrew her fingers and sampled the sweet nectar, “Mmmm… Quite a lovely taste, dear.”

Ascentia grabbed her hand and took a lick of her fingers herself, moaning softly and suckling her fingers harder. Releasing her hand from her mouth, she turned up and capture Rarity’s lips in her’s.

Returning the kiss with fervency, Rarity positioned herself over her lover, prepared to make her next move. Adjusting the strap-on carefully as she positioned its tip at her entrance, newly lubricated with her lovejuices.

“Are you ready, darling?” She asked between kisses.

She nodded, biting Rarity’s lip as the tip of her toy teased her lips, “Yes Mistress.”

Looking downward, Rarity carefully inserted the tip into the other girl’s entrance, going as slowly as she could. “Now dear, you’re going to have to tell me if it hurts at any time. I will enter slowly, but do let me know if I must stop or slow down.”

“Y-yes Mistress,” Ascentia whimpered, a lurid moan escaping her throat as Rarity sunk into her. She fell back against the bed, her hands on Rarity’s shoulders, her face flushed to a shade near identical to her hair.

The purple-haired girl carefully went in further, gauging her lover’s reactions to make sure she was okay. “All right… a little more, now…”

Ascentia groaned as Rarity slid further into her. She wanted to tell Rarity to just rut her then and there, but her slow speed allowed her to savor every minute touch and caress from the other girl, “Oh… yes Rarity…” her arms fell to clasp her hands, not having the concentration to keep them at her shoulders.

“Enjoying this, darling?” Rarity cooed, peppering light kisses to her face before sliding out of her ever slightly.

“Yes… yes Mistress, I’m enjoying this very much,” she panted, “I… I’m going to…”

“Oh? Going to what?”

“I’m… I’m going to cu-AH!” Ascentia moaned as the dildo sunk a little further into her, “I’m going t-to cum!”

‘Oh my! So fast!’ Rarity thought with surprise. Nonetheless, it was incredibly arousing, to which she continued to push forth, “Yes… cum for me, my dearest… Let it all out as your fantasies become a true reality!”

Ascentia bit her lip, clutching to Rarity as she released onto her toy, “AH! Oh god… NYAH!”

Kissing her sweetly, Rarity withdrew from her, and removed the toy from herself. She rose it to her lips and licked along the plastic shaft, taking in her delicious lovejuices. Ascentia watched as Rarity cleaned her toy, stroking her leg a little, a flushed smile spread across her face.

“Darling… that was simply marvelous,” Rarity cooed, placing it aside and laying on top of her, “You’re quite beautiful when your cheeks are so flushed and your eyes are shining as they are…”

Ascentia blushed harder, looking away from her, “I’ve had five years to build the tension,” she said in a half whisper, “You’re beautiful as well… especially your hair, it’s so… gorgeous.”

“Oh, thank you….” Rarity giggled, flattered “Would you like to know my secret?”

“Yes, what is it?” Ascentia asked eagerly.

Rarity laughed, giving more of a smile, “Well, styling your hair into that of a coiffure is actually quite easy if you have the right things. Originally it was meant to refer to the hairstylist, before eventually evolving into that of an elaborate style. Remember the beehive look from twenty-thirty some years ago? My oh my! Anyway, I use a little bit of holding hair spray, and I even apply just a bit to my hairbrush. Then, I carefully wrap my brush around the strands, spray on some more, twist it and then release it! I have to repeat the process a couple of times, but within a few tries, voila! You have my my hair as it is here,” she said, bouncing a strand of her hair, “a lovely coiffure like no other.”

Ascentia’s face was a blank for a moment, finding it hard to take in that someone had that complicated a process for doing their hair in the morning. While not exactly appearance-deaf, Ascentia herself favored simplicity for everything, one of the reasons her hair was completely straight. Either way, Rarity’s efforts clearly paid off. She reached a hand up to run it through her hair, feeling the soft, yet firm strands in her fingers, taking a whiff of the scent as it aroused her even more. A shudder escaped her lips as she took in her scent, “Oh, you smell so good.”

“Thank you, Ascentia…” Rarity leaned in to sniff her too, “And you certainly smell quite divine!”

There was a knock on the door, “Are you guys decent?” came Twilight’s voice outside.

Ascentia looked to Rarity with a questioning eye, “Are we?”

“Well, I sure hope we are. Otherwise I’d have to wonder what we did wrong!” Rarity quipped.

“I meant are we finished or should I tell her to come back later?” she asked.

Rarity smiled, turning to the door, “You can come in if you’d like, Twilight! I’ll go and get started on making something for us once I freshen up,” she got up, traipsing over to the bathroom.

Twilight came in just in time to see Rarity walking stark naked to the bathroom. She smiled at her with a wink, making Twilight blush. Ascentia, on the other hand, was still lying on her bed, having made no effort to dress herself.

“So….” Twilight murmured, approaching her, “I guess I don’t even need to ask if everything turned out good, do I?”

Ascentia turned her head to look at her, smiling, “I owe you so much, Twilight. Is there anything I can ever do to repay you for what you’ve done for us?”

Giggling, Twilight shook her head, “That’s a really sweet sentiment. But I don’t need anything. I’m just glad that you’re all doing good and are happy. I’m just glad to be here to spend time with you girls and to enjoy this new environment.That’s all I need.”

Ascentia sat up in her bed, reaching out and pulling Twilight in for a hug, “Thank you so much.”

Blushing immensely, Twilight hugged her back and smiled, “Hey, you’re welcome. It’s what I do.”

At that moment, Rarity came out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel to spot Twilight and Ascentia caught in a tight hug. As cute as she thought it was, she also thought it would be fun to remind Twilight about “boundaries”.

“You can let go of her anytime, darling,” Rarity spoke up in a mock haughty tone.

Twilight’s eyes shot open when she realized exactly what she was doing. Letting go of Ascentia, blushing more, she laughed nervously, looking at Rarity.

“Sorry…” Twilight murmured, “I’ll just um… if you’d rather I keep off her, I’ll understand.”

“I didn’t say that,” Rarity winked, “You just need to realize your boundaries, dear.”

Rubbing her arm nervously, “Um… what are they?” she asked, all the while Ascentia watching behind her back, enjoying the show.

“I understand that you two are… casual, as you said. But there is clear genuine affection between you both,” Rarity pointed out, keeping her smile, “I won’t pull a silly ‘She’s mine’, catfight or anything of that sort. It would be absurd. However, she is still my girlfriend, but she also has a say in the matter.”

The two of them looked over to Ascentia, who put up her hands with a sheepish grins, “By all means, continue to fight over me, it’s very flattering.” She stuck her tongue out the corner of her mouth playfully.

“Darling, we aren’t fighting over you,” Rarity said with a flat look on her face, “We’re just setting some proper boundaries for eachother.”

Ascentia pouted a little. Twilight giggled, ‘Yeah, she’s definitely not the same Ascentia as mine. This one is a kid…’

“You’re so cute,” Twilight smiled, then turned back to Rarity, “All right, so what kind of… guidelines should I follow to make this easier for all of us?”

“Well, as I said, I’m not about to play selfish games. Now, if the two of you are alone, I’m not about to forbid you to do nothing. But I would appreciate it more if you two would keep your more intimate activities when I am not around. I trust you both and I’m fine with it. When I am around, if you could keep it to a minimum… unless told otherwise, that would work well,” Rarity said, sitting down with them, “Ascentia has a say in all of this as well, so what she allows or disallows is also a factor.”

“That does seem fair,” Twilight admitted, “But that does leave the question… what about you, Rarity?”

Rarity cocked an eyebrow, “What about me what, Darling?”

“Well, I-uh… heh heh,” Twilight suddenly found herself blushing again and trying to save face by scratching the back of her head as if unsure of what to say in return.

Ascentia was looking from Twilight to Rarity, having been silent and enjoying the (much tamer than she’d been hoping for) discussion about how the two girls in front of her were going to share her. She found the notion of being talked about like a commodity somewhat amusing.

“I think she’s asking if we’re ever going to have a three-way,” Ascentia replied, as blunt as ever, her nervousness from the emotional upheaval earlier having dissipated.

“A-A threeway?” Rarity’s eyes went wide as a blush coated her cheeks, “I… I didn’t think of that…”

Twilight blushed and looked away too.

“Well, two of us are sitting here wearing nothing,” Ascentia pointed out, “Right in front of poor Twilight here.”

“Twilight… Is that all right with you?” Rarity dared ask.

“The three way, or the two of you being naked?” Twilight asked.

“I meant the… three-way,” Rarity mumbled.

“Um…” Twilight had to admit, she liked the idea. Rarity was a beautiful woman, and the idea of sharing Ascentia with her was already a bit of a turn-on, “Yeah, actually. I would like that. The two of you are very attractive mar-girls, and I’d love to have that experience with you.”

Rarity was blushing. Ascentia had a look in her eyes that read “SCORE!”

“.... I see… you have… had experience in this before?” Rarity asked curiously.

“Yeah,” Twilight admitted, “Back home I had a foursome with Flu… with my girlfriend and another couple.”

Rarity’s jaw dropped. So did Ascentia’s. They hadn’t known that about their dear friend.

“You… You have? Oh… my… A foursome, no less!” Rarity uttered, wide-eyed, “Good gracious, dear… I-I suppose you and your girlfriend have a… polyamorous relationship, so to speak?”

“Well… there’s no other people in the relationship, but she did give me permission to sleep with whoever I liked,” Twilight blushed, then put on her best impression of Ascentia’s deadpan drawl, “Life is short, Twilight. Enjoy it. There will be plenty of time for monogamy when you’re dead.”

The two stared at her before they burst out laughing.

“Twi-Twilight, dear… that was simply hilarious!” Rarity giggled with glee, shaking her head, “Well… I certainly don’t argue with that. If the desire should come, as long as no one is hurting anybody… I see no reason not to pursue such a thing.”

“How about when we get back from the movie?” Ascentia suggested.

Rarity looked at the time, seeing that they still had a couple of hours before the movie, and stood up, “Yes, I agree. I’ll get started on making dinner…”

“After the movie, great!” Twilight said, standing up and stretching her limbs, “Um, you know… that’d be nice.”

“Does this mean I have to go put on clothes now?” Ascentia asked to Rarity, who was still in her towel.

Looking over her shoulder, Rarity smirked, “Only if you can live with your conscience berating you for hiding your wondrous body from me.”

“I take it you can live with it?” Ascentia asked with her own smirk, noting the fact that Rarity had at least put something on.

“Perhaps…” Rarity toyed with her towel, doing a little dance.

“Oh, c’mon Rarity, don’t toy with me like that!” Ascentia groaned, falling back onto her bed.

Twilight giggled behind her hand, ‘Wow, she’s actually voicing a complaint like that… It’s so adorable...’

“Moi? Never!” Rarity said with mock offense, but was grinning, “Would you like me to take off the towel, darling?”

Ascentia sat up, and gave her best bambi-eye look, “Pweeeeaaaaaase?”

Oh, that just did it. Twilight burst out into hysterical laughter, nearly falling over onto the floor and holding her sides. She just couldn’t help it, hearing and seeing Ascentia doing that, something she never would do normally, was just hilarious. Just when she managed to calm down, she kept on laughing all over again.

Rarity stared at her, wondering what she found to be so funny, “Twilight, dear… whatever is so funny?” She asked, removing her towel, then neatly folding it before placing it onto a chair.

“Nuh… Nuh… Nothing!” Twilight burst, giggling madly, “I-I just ...remembered a funny joke…”

“She’s been like this all day,” Ascentia said, “Every time I open my mouth. I think she’s laughing at my accent.”

Raising a brow, Rarity looked over at Twilight, “Darling, are you laughing at her in that way?”

“No! No…” Twilight managed to calm down, taking a few breaths, “Actually… it’s because she reminds me of my girlfriend a little bit. You know how two people can sometimes look or sound alike? It’s kind of like that. See, my girlfriend is… stoic. She expresses emotions, but she does it in a very calm, subdued kind of way. No wonder, she is a lot older than I am… But I digress, really. Anyway, she and Ascentia here have the same kind of accent, so sometimes it almost sounds like her. Her mannerisms are different and sometimes it strikes me as funny. But I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make fun of you. I love your accent, you know that, right?”

“Alright then, I believe you,” Ascentia smiled, turning her gaze to Rarity, “Goddammit, Rarity, you’re so gorgeous. How do you get such a perfect ass?”

Twilight thought back to the times she and Ascentia had had sex, and came to the conclusion this universe’s Ascentia was an ass-girl.

“Darling! However did you get to be so crude?!” Rarity said in shock, but was giggling, “If you must know, a lady keeps in good shape. I still have my bicycle, you see.”

Ascentia stood up and wrapped her arms around the girl’s midsection from behind, kissing her neck, “I’m not crude, I’m just not as refined as you are. What about you, Twilight? Don’t you think she’s hot?”

Blushing immensely, Twilight nodded, “Of course… I think you’re a very beautiful girl, Rarity. I always have.”

“Well, thank you, dear… I think you’re lovely yourself,” Rarity smiled, turning back to the counter to gather some ingredients.

Ascentia turned her attention to Twilight, wrapping her arms around her again, hugging her tightly, not saying anything, just hugging her.

‘Awwww…. she’s really sweet,’ Twilight thought, and hugged her back. ‘My Ascentia can be too… Like when she gives me a hug for no reason… Plus it feels really nice to hug her properly...’

“Oh, Twilight! You said a few moments ago that your girlfriend was older than you, right?” Rarity spoke up, turning around to face her.

“Yeah,” Twilight replied, unsure of where she was going with this line of thought.

“How old is she, exactly? Two-three years older?” Rarity queried.

‘A couple hundred million years, actually,’ Twilight though with an internal chuckle. Thinking of a more realistic age on the spot, she replied, “She’s fourty-four.”

Both Rarity and Ascentia’s gazes snapped right over to her, with mirrored wide eyes and jaw drops.

“What?” Twilight asked.

“WHAT?!” Rarity and Ascentia yelled out in unison, completely shocked.

“Twilight, darling, you can’t possibly be serious,” Rarity uttered, her voice shaky with shock. “You’re a teenager and she’s in her forties?!”

‘Actually I’m in my thirties and she’s in her millions,’ Twilight thought, “What’s the problem?” she asked innocently.

“You’re underage! And she’s old enough to be your mother! There are many dangers to this sort of thing, not just legal, but even physical and emotional! Darling, while age is merely a number, there are still many sorts of differences between a middle-aged woman and a teenager. Can you even handle it? That too is the question!” Rarity spieled, but more out of worry than any sort of anger.

“Rarity, I think you’re making this a bigger deal than it needs to be,” Twilight said, half smiling, “And what do you mean legal dangers?”

“The age of consent here is eighteen. You’re seventeen,” Rarity explained, “Regardless of the fact that you two are consensual, she would be charged with statutory rape.”

“What would happen if she was?” Twilight asked.

“The laws and penalties of that do vary, but she could indeed get in serious trouble.”

“Yeah, but what kind of trouble?” Twilight asked.

“Usually prison time,” Ascentia remarked.

Twilight openly laughed, “HA! I’d like to see them try.”

Rarity and Ascentia exchanged glances, now looking more confused than they were worried or shocked.

“Whatever do you mean?” Rarity asked.

“What I mean is I once saw her pick up the stove to clean under it,” Twilight explained, “I’ve seen her throw a mugger over three houses. And I’ve seen her show off so many kinds of martial arts… it’s as if she’s been alive for millions of years.”

The amazement and shock returned as both girls were speechless. Rarity bit down on her index finger, her gaze unreadable.

“Darling… It isn’t that I want to discourage your happiness in any way,” Rarity spoke up, approaching and squeezing her shoulder, “I’m merely concerned. Many have gotten into this sort of situation, and it doesn’t always end well.”

As Twilight was about to speak up, there was a slow, steady knock on the door.

“Who is it?” Ascentia called.

“Someone whose patience it would be unwise to test,” came a strikingly familiar monotone.

“Oh, that’s her right now,” Twilight said happily.

“G-Good gracious!” Rarity squeaked, “A-At least let us dress, first!”

“Don’t worry about it, Rarity,” Twilight said, “She’s blind.”

“...Then how did she…? Oh, never mind…” Rarity took the towel and wrapped it around herself anyway, “Regardless, I do still believe in decency when a guest is over.”

“I’m good,” Ascentia said, “If she’s blind I’m not worried. COME IN!” she hollered.

The door opened and a familiar scarred redhead stepped across the threshold. Twilight jumped up to hug her, surprising her with her form.

“Oof,” Val’Kyr Ascentia grunted, hugging her back, “I take it you missed me?”

“Eeyup,” Twilight beamed, “Ascentia, Rarity, this is my girlfriend… uh…”

“Laurie,” Val’Kyr Ascentia said, nodding to them each.

“Laurie?” Twilight whispered in surprise.

“It’s a long story, I’ll explain later,” Val’Kyr Ascentia replied.

Both Rarity and Ascentia stared at her with bulging eyes, most especially the latter. The resemblances were striking, in some ways, despite the core differences between them.

Rarity yet again bit down on her finger, trying to think of something to even say, but was at a loss. She cleared her throat, managing to stand straight, “Hello… Laurie. We’ve heard quite a bit about you.”

“Uh…” Ascentia stared at her unbeknownst counterpart, completely speechless. It looked exactly like the woman she’d drawn, clothing and all. She had to wonder why she was even dressed like this outside of a Nightmare Night or costume party, “H-H-Hi…. I uh...well I….hello, L-L-Laurie…. you uh...wanted to Twilight see? I mean, see Twilight!”

Ignoring her, Ascentia reached into her cloak and pulled out a tightly wrapped scroll, “This came for you, and I was informed that it was not to be delayed. It would appear that… your sister in-law has gone into labour and the baby is expected within 4 days.”

She was speaking low so the other two wouldn’t hear them.

“Cadance has opted to have her labour delayed until you return from your trip,” she continued, “But only on the promise that you be notified.”

“Cadance is in labour?!” Twilight shouted, “Oh my gosh…! Um, oh no… oh no… Okay, okay, I definitely don’t want her to have to extend it for my sake… Oh dear… Um, okay! Tomorrow! I’ll leave here first thing in the morning and be right for the Crys-uh, the hospital!”

“Twilight, relax,” Ascentia replied, putting a hand on her shoulders, “Even without the extension, her labour will last for 96 hours at least. You have time either way.”

“I-I-I know… Okay, okay, new plan! I’ll go back on the third night and be there the next morning!” Twilight proposed.

“Very well, I will return and let her know of your decision,” Ascentia replied, kissing her forehead, much to Rarity’s revulsion, “We will see you then.”

Rarity bit her finger again, fighting all urges to say something against all of this. Anything! Her mind was running wild with all kinds of things to say, but it was almost impossible. The affection was almost repulsive, yet undeniably genuine. At least on some level.

“Do be careful, dear,” was all she could say. Already she kicked herself mentally, having wished she could have said a much better statement.

Val’Kyr Ascentia turned her head around, her featureless eyes boring into her, “I sense there is something you would like to say?”

“...Maybe there is! I can’t exactly tell Twilight what to do or how to run her life, but I hope you know what she’s getting herself into! You would know better, being the adult around here!”

“Rarity! Do-” Twilight began, but Ascentia cut her off.

“No, Twilight. Let her speak her mind,” Val’Kyr Ascentia replied, “Continue, Rarity.”

This was shocking, as everyone stared at her with wide-eyes. Especially Rarity. By then, the anger faded ever slightly, having expected some kind of confrontational response to fuel the fire. However, the level-headed response made it a little bit tougher to think of something.

“I just don’t want her to end up in a tough situation. Twilight is my friend, and though I have not seen her in ages, I do still worry. She has her entire life ahead of her and to truly see what she wants. I can’t speak for her, nor will I try to. I only worry due to many of these sorts of things ending up...terribly for most if not all parties involved,” Rarity went on, her voice calming, “There are indeed many… older women and younger men, or women, as a couple, but that usually is when the youngest party is at least well past the age of consent. I worry since Twilight is only seventeen. I say this because I would not want either of you in trouble. Especially when the adult would know better.”

Ascentia took in her words, before making her rebuttal, “Rarity, your concern is made out of ignorance. You know not what Twilight’s life is like, nor mine for that matter. You know not where she comes from, and you know not of our relationship. In fact, I feel that which you do not know could fill several books.”

She advanced upon her, standing over her, intimidating the teenager.

“And if there is one thing I do not tolerate, it is busybody puritanism,” Ascentia continued.

“W-w-what are you going to do about it?” Rarity challenged, regretting her words instantly.

A near evil grin cracked across Ascentia’s face, and she reached a hand out to the bathroom door. Rarity’s clothes shot out and into her hand, and with her free hand tugged the towel off Rarity’s body and turned to the door, turning her head back as she was about to leave.

“Suffer,” she replied, breaking her monotone with a grin as she closed the door, leaving with the only articles of clothing Rarity had brought with her.

Everyone was silent for a moment.

“Did she just… leave me here… with no clothes…” Rarity asked, wide-eyed.

“I think she did,” Twilight replied, “Ascentia, do you have any clothes Rarity could wear?”

“Nope,” Ascentia replied, “I have mine and that’s about it.”

“Yeah… she left you with no alternative except to walk home naked to get a change of clothes,” Twilight explained.

“She… she… she is… such a… CHILD!!!” Rarity screamed.

“...I tried to warn you,” Twilight sighed, “She really doesn’t take to that kind of thing very well at all. “I’m sorry, even that was a bit too much. Look, here, you can wear my sweater,” she removed it from herself, handing it to her.

Wordless, Rarity snatched it, and pulled it on, “While… While I can see her point, as I think of it, that still was…! Good gracious, now I can’t even leave! Poor Ascentia will be struck down upon sight and you don’t even know where my home is! I… good garcious, whatever will I do?!”

“Well, hey, it could’ve been worse,” Twilight said, “Sometimes she physically hurts someone when they say…. things she doesn’t like. But never mind that. Look, just give me directions, I’ll go to your house and get you some clothes. Not unless you want me and Ascentia to walk in front of you and behind you all the way.”

“Did anyone else notice she took Rarity’s clothes out of the bathroom without touching them?” Ascentia asked, “I could have sworn I saw her take Rarity’s clothes out of the bathroom without touching them!”

‘Darn it, why did she do that?!’ “Uh… she’s a very good trickster and can master illusions,” Twilight explained, “You know… how magicians try to use any sort of trick to keep your attention away from what they’re really doing?”

Ascentia couldn’t quite comprehend what Twilight was saying, but shook her head and dismissed it, “Whatever, I know what I saw. Look, Rarity, I’ll go get you a change of clothes,” she said, pulling her own on.

“Darling, don’t,” Rarity said, biting her lip in worry. “I can’t let you hurt yourself again.”

“Well someone has to do something that’ll get results, or you’re never leaving this apartment again,” Ascentia explained, “Even with Twi’s sweater, everyone can still see your ass and… uh… what was I talking about?”

Twilight snapped her fingers in front of her face.

“RIGHT!” Ascentia shook her head, “So it’s either I go down to your house, you walk naked across town, or someone chases down the big scary middle-aged lady who left with your clothes.”

“I’ll go with you!” Twilight spoke up, “I can be the middle mare!”

“You’re really fixated on horse terminology today, aren’t you?” Ascentia asked, “So are we going after Rarity’s bigoted parents, or chasing down the Crypt Keeper?”

“Oddly enough, she looks like you… except taller, bigger, scarred, and much older…” Rarity remarked. “And her accent is similar. Hmm… it’s just as Twilight said. But all right, at least Twilight will be able to get you both inside.”

“Twilight, are you Native?” Ascentia asked.

“No, why?”

“Well I’m giving you a Native name anyway,” Ascentia replied, “Let’s go, Sleeps with a Corpse.”

Twilight wrenched the door open, “That’s not funny.” she said, striding down the hall.

“All I’m saying is that she looks like a cartoonist rolled over and died!” Ascentia called back.

XXX

“Her first Christmas? Was the first Christmas!” Ascentia said with a grin.

“It stopped being funny about fifteen wisecracks ago,” Twilight grumbled as they approached the gates of the Elusive family.

“What was her first car? A chariot?” Ascentia asked.

Twilight wheeled around, “Must you?!”

“Yes,” Ascentia replied, “I bet she called her first husband Hun… because he was one!”

“...What?” Twilight frowned in confusion, “I don’t get it.”

“How about this?” Ascentia asked, “Her birthstone is lava!”

“Can we focus on dealing with Rarity’s stuffy rich parents?” Twilight nearly shrieked.

“Oh sure, they’re richer than God,” Ascentia remarked, “Who your girlfriend has known since he was yey-high” she indicated the height at her knees.

‘Yeah, she kinda has!’ Twilight thought, “I get it! She’s old! Old! Whoopee! You want a medal? She’s only forty-four, that’s not exactly THAT old! Now will you stop it? You can make wisecracks later. We now have to get Rarity some clothes!”

“You know, I bet your girlfriend is a pretty good seamstress,” Ascentia suggested, “She could probably sew Rarity a nice toga.”

“Hello?! Are you listening?!” Twilight cried, getting more frustrated.

“WHAT IN SUPERINTENDENT’S NAME IS GOING ON OUT THERE?!” Came a voice over the intercom.

“Superintendent?” Twilight asked.

“Superintendent Lily,” Ascentia said, “My older sister. Disowned me after Mom died. Not important now. Mr and Mrs Elusive? It’s me, Ascentia. Rarity needs some-”

“What did I tell you about going near our Rarity?!” came Mr Elusive’s voice over the intercom.

“Oh I did more than go near her,” Ascentia snarked back.

“Excuse me,” Twilight spoke up, “Look, we had an accident and Rarity’s clothes are in the wash. She has nothing to wear, and we need to just get her some spare clothes. That’s all. I’m her friend, Twilight Sparkle, she sent us here to get them.”

“I don’t believe you!” Mr Elusive shouted, “You’re just trying to dig through our Rarity’s things!”

“Fine, be that way,” Ascentia replied, “We’ll just leave Rarity at my apartment. Naked… bare… free for me to touch and defile any. Way. I. Please.”

There was a long pause, and a loud buzz as the gate opened.

“Hurry up!”

“Thank you, sir!” Twilight said pleasantly, hearing a mumble of irritation from the other line. “All right, let’s get in.”

“Just climb that vine up there, Rarity’s room is the topmost window,” Ascentia said, indicating a long, thick vine growing up the side of the house.

“You used to climb a vine to talk to Rarity?” Twilight asked.

“Who do you think planted it?” Ascentia asked.

Twilight blinked, then nodded, “Okay, I’ll go up and get her some clothes, I’ll carry them in my backpack.”

“Good plan,” Ascentia smiled, “I’ll stay down here and make up more jokes for the Lich Queen.”

“Oh will you stop it?!” Twilight snarled, approaching the vine, “Jeez!”

“Hey!” Ascentia called out, “When you go down on her, does it crack?”

“SHUT UP!!”

Grumbling to herself, Twilight ascended the vine, trying to get used to the feeling of climbing in this way. She managed to remain out of view of the windows she passed, feeling a bit sweaty with nervousness. Eventually, she could see that the next window she made it to was the last one, Rarity’s bedroom. Lucky for her, the window was halfway ajar, so she was able to push it open.

She slipped into the bedroom, falling to the floor.

“Ouch…”

Reaching a dresser, Twilight pulled open one of the draws, revealing some undergarments. She blushed, then gingerly reached in to pull out a few pairs of underpants and the cup thing known as a “bra”. She threw them into her bag hastily, then moved on to another drawer, this one containing pants. She pulled out a pair of those, placing it into her bag. Then, it was time for the closet.

In the closet, which was a large walk-in with a light switch, consisted of a department’s worth of clothes. Dresses, shirts, skirts, and even a few coats.

“....Wow…” Twilight murmured, rifling through a few of them curiously. “Almost reminds me of her shop back home…”

Selecting a few dresses, along with a couple of shirts, Twilight stuffed them into her bag, then selected a couple of pairs of shoes she could wear.

Once with the clothes gathered, she stepped out of the closet and closed the doors behind her.

That was when something on her desk caught her eye. One of the drawers was partway open, revealing something sparkling inside. Pulling out the drawer, she came across a pink book, with all kinds of sparkle and glitter, along with love hearts. There was a large heart on the centre, with the initials R&A scrawled along it.

Twilight hesitated, realizing that she was invading Rarity’s privacy. Her curiosity was getting the better of her, so much so that she had her hand on the cover to pull it open.

Too late, she did.

It was a scrapbook, consisting of all kinds of photos, either of the two of them together, or Ascentia herself. Twilight smiled a bit, seeing adorable photos of when they were kids, playing in the park, making sandcastles, or having ice cream. As the pages went on, they contained a lot of photos of Ascentia as she grew older and older, ranging from school photos to regular every day photos.

“Awwww…” She giggled, taking them all in as she flipped through the pages.

On one of the last few available pages, there was a poem taped to the page. Given the messy, shaking handwriting and childish words, it was clearly done by Ascentia when she was a kid.

Roses are red and so’s my hair!
Violets are blue, even though they’re called violets, which is also a colour
But you’re pretty, Rarity! I like your hair. It’s purple, like something that’s purple!
You have pretty eyes, they’re blue, and they’re actually called blue!
You wear nice clothes, a pretty smile and pretty stuff!
I like you, you’re nice and my friend!
Do you want to be my Valentine? Please? I’d be so happy! I’d give you lots of chocolates and flowers! Please?
Oh, and Happy Valentine’s Day!

XOXOX, A.K, who wants to be your Valentine

“D’awwww…” Twilight giggled with glee, smiling at the adorable poem, “That’s too cute!”

She replaced the scrapbook where she’d found it, then headed to the window. Peering down, she saw Ascentia standing there, waiting for her while pacing.

“Ascentia! Catch!” She called down, throwing out her backpack.

Ascentia turned around just in time to catch Twilight’s bag… with her face, “Wha-Oof!” She fell over, landing on the grass, “Ow, my face…”

Twilight winced, “Are you okay?” she slid down the vine and knelt over her.

“Hey Twi…” Ascentia was dazed, “Did you know your hair is purple? Like… like… something that’s purple?” She fell back against the dirt, “That was good, I should write that down…”

Twilight blinked, then climbed down the vine, ‘At least her mouth seems to still be working. Hey, wait… I just read that!’

Ascentia shook her head around, jumping to her feet, “Alright, I’m okay. Let’s go, before they-”

“Times up!” came the intercom, “Release the guards!”

“Shit, RUN!” Ascentia took off toward the gate. Twilight ran after her, screaming.

“We need to distract them with something cold and lifeless!” Ascentia shouted, “Is your girlfriend still here?!”

XXX

Ascentia and Twilight came striding through the door, dirty and triumphant, setting the bag down on the table.

“We got your clothes!” Twilight beamed.

Rarity, having discarded Twilight’s sweater, jumped up from the sofa-bed and hugged the both of them, “Oh thank you, I don’t know what I’d ever do without the two of you!”

“You can thank us after the movie,” Ascentia smiled, before something caught her eye. A pink book was caught in the strap of Twilight’s bag. She detached it from the strap and looked at the cover, “Twilight, why’d you grab this book, too?”

“I didn’t!” Twilight squeaked.

Ascentia flipped it over in her hands, “What is it, Rarity?” she asked.

“J-Just a scrapbook… of our memories!” Rarity realized, and grabbed or it, “Now, give it back, please!”

Ascentia, reflexes as quick as ever, whipped it out of her reach, “Ooh, some nostalgia from Rarity, eh?” she asked in a sly tone, “This I gotta see.”

“Nooooooo!” Rarity cried, reaching and jumping for it.

Ascentia sidestepped her, flipping the cover open, “C’mon Rarity, are you that embarrassed by some photos of all your friends fussing over their… pointless… cliquey…”

As her eyes scanned over the first page, her words stopped dead in her throat.

“It’s… It’s of you, of us…” Rarity confessed, realizing she couldn’t hide it anymore. “All those photos I asked of you, all the ones I had, I put them in there. As we grew, as we remained friends all these years. They meant so much to me. After what my parents had done, it broke my heart. And to make myself feel better, I started this scrapbook. I add to it every year or so.”

Ascentia was flipping through each page, taking in each photo and each note written underneath. Her eyes were shining as she dived deeper into the book, until she reached the poem partway through. At that point, she clapped a hand over her mouth, a whimper escaping as a few tears fell down her face.

“...Ascentia?” Rarity spoke hesitantly, as if afraid, “Is something wrong?”

Ascentia threw the book on the table and grabbed Rarity by the neck, pulling her in and kissing her roughly. A squeak sounded from Rarity, but she returned the kiss with fervency. Twilight meanwhile blushed, looking all around her to distract herself from their rather private moment.

A moment she herself could not truly understand, not the way they could.

Ascentia’s arms wrapped about Rarity’s waist as she lifted her up slightly, swinging her as she kept their lips pressed together. Rarity moaned as Ascentia quite literally swept her off her feet.

‘How wondrous!’ She thought, melting further into the kiss as she ran her fingers through the other girl’s fiery hair.

Tears were freely flowing down Ascentia’s cheeks as she clutched the other girl tightly, rocking her. Rarity’s arms wrapped around her neck, both of them hugging each other through their kiss.

Pulling away a couple of centimetres, Rarity smiled, “Talk about sweeping a lady off her feet, darling…”

Ascentia opened her mouth as if to say something, but stopped mid-syllable, so all that came out was “Mar...never mind.” She wiped the tear streaks from her cheeks as best she could, but they were still flowing, her breaths carrying the evident moist sound of someone trying to hold back crying.

“Darling, whatever is the matter? I know the scrapbook is nostalgic, but it seems something is quite emotional to you. What is it?”

“It’s… it’s nothing,” Ascentia said, smiling a little through her stifled sobs, “It’s a dumb idea anyway…”

“Sweetheart, you can’t simply kiss a girl like that and claim it was nothing,” Rarity smiled, “What were you going to say?”

Ascentia shrugged her off, shaking her head. Rarity looked to Twilight, who made a guesture saying ‘Push harder.’

“Darling, you can tell me,” Rarity said kindly, but firmly, “I will not laugh at you or judge you. If there is something on your mind, you can share.”

“It was just from the heat of the moment but…” Ascentia said, her back to the both of them, “I was going to ask you to marry me.”

Now it was Twilight’s turn for her jaw drop, while Rarity’s did as well.

“M-M-Marry?” Rarity repeated, her cheeks turning bright pink, “Darling… that’s…. Oh… that’s so sweet! Perhaps a bit too soon, considering the circumstances, but that is still such a sweet thought! Darling, I hadn’t imagined you would want me for the long term in that way… Until now…”

She turned around, “What did you think I wanted?” she asked. Not accusatory, she wanted to know.

“Until today… I never truly knew what you wanted with me. Now that we are together, while I felt certain that you were committed to us being together, I admittedly felt a tad nervous. As if it wouldn’t last beyond high school. You know what they say, how high school sweethearts rarely ever remain together.”

“From the looks of it, you two have been sweethearts since you were 5,” Twilight commented, to a glare from the both of them for interrupting, “Sorry…”

“I lost you before, I don’t want to lose you again,” Ascentia said, wiping her eyes again, “But when I saw that book, I realized I never did lose you… we just got more quiet.”

Rarity smiled more, “Not in my heart, darling. I... suppose I was more afraid of you getting hurt again, more than even my own feelings. I’m sorry…”

Ascentia tried her best to compose herself, wiping her eyes clean, “It’s alright, I’m fine. We should get going, we’re already late for the movie.”

“Oh, good gracious! Where did the time go?” Rarity then grabbed some of her clothes, heading into the bathroom.

Ascentia sat down at the table, opening the book again and looking through it. She took a heaving breath and wiped her eyes again, “Thank you, Twilight. Really. None of this would have happened if it weren’t for you.”

Going over to her, Twilight squeezed her shoulder, smiling, “Hey, you’re welcome. I can’t take all the credit, either. I just...helped you guys with a nudge in the right direction, and you both took it square on from there.”

Wiping her eyes on her sleeve, she smiled, “Thanks…”

At that moment, Rarity came out of the bathroom, dressed and ready to go.

“I’m ready darlings,” she sang, “As much fun as it is being nude, I’m glad to be back in my warm clothes.”

“Don’t get used to it,” Ascentia retorted with a grin, “They’re coming off again as soon as we get back.”

Twilight blushed at the thought of that, “You know, I think I’ll leave you two lover birdies alone tonight after the movie… I’ll go stay with Applejack or something…”

“Darling, you shall do no such thing,” Rarity said sternly. “You’re staying right here tonight.”

“Yeah, I think the matchmaker who got us back together deserves a reward,” Ascentia winked.

“...Okay,” Twilight smiled a bit, “Well, why don’t we get going, then?”

The three of them left, Ascentia locking her apartment behind her, and strolled off to meet a likely worried Fluttershy. Walking a few paces being Twilight, Rarity and Ascentia took each other’s hand, smiling and quickly pecking.

“I can’t wait to get her home,” Ascentia whispered.

“You’re not the only one, Darling.”

XXX

As planned, they met with their friends at the school, so that they could traverse to the theatre together. Twilight felt excited, glad to be able to now see Fluttershy, Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie again. It was night time by the time they reached the grounds of Canterlot High School.

Right by the statue, Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie and Rainbow were waiting there, pacing about. At least, until Pinkie spotted the three of them. She broke into a huge grin, before running over to greet them.

“Oh my gosh! Twilight! You’re back! You really came back! We’re soooooo glad you could come back! Yay!” Pinkie said excitedly, hugging her. “We missed you!”

Smiling, Twilight returned the hug, “It’s great to see you too, Pinkie. I missed you girls as well.”

“All right! Twilight’s back in town!” Rainbow cheered, clapping her on the back, “Never got to thank you for getting rid of Sunset Shimmer.”

“Hey! Wait a minute!” Pinkie exclaimed pointing to Rarity behind her, “How come Rarity got to know you were back first?”

Twilight rubbed the back of her neck, looking sheepish, “It was because I ran into her and Fluttershy earlier this morning, when I first got here.”

Pinkie rounded on Fluttershy, “You knew too and didn’t tell me? Ugh, I could’ve thrown a big ‘Twilight’s back and let’s all celebrate’ Party!”

Fluttershy slinked behind Twilight, making small “Eep” noises.

“Give it a rest, Pinks,” Rainbow said in a scolding tone, drawing Fluttershy back out, “Besides, our big movie night tonight can be like Twilight’s welcome back party thingy!”

Pinkie pouted for a moment, but perked up when she saw Ascentia.

“Oh hey! You’re that girl who beat up Sunset Shimmer then got expelled!” she exclaimed, zipping around her, “Didn’t you used to be friends with Rarity? Don’t you have a sister? Are you psychic like Twilight? Why are you and Rarity holding hands? Is your hair a natural red or do you have a special dye for it? What’s a hypotenuse?”

Rarity chose to spoke up then, “Pinkie, darling… Slow down. If you must know, yes, Ascentia and I had been friends since childhood. And yes, we’re holding hands. We are in fact in a relationship.”

The four who weren’t in the know all dropped their jaws simultaneously.

“What?” Rainbow asked bluntly.

“You heard me,” Rarity smiled. “She is my girlfriend.”

“O-Oh… my…” Fluttershy said, wide-eyed, but smiling anyway, “That’s wonderful, Rarity… Ascentia.. I’m very happy for you two.”

“Wait just a minute,” Applejack cut in, “Rarity, isn’t Ascentia the one your folks said to stay away from?”

“Indeed,” Rarity nodded, “And I had let that control me for too long. Now, I will not let my parents tell me who I can or cannot be with. It may not have worked out back then, but I will not make the same mistake.”

Rainbow glanced over Rarity’s shoulder, and waved, “Oh hi Mr and Mrs Elusive!”

Rarity whipped around in a panic, only to see nobody there, and Rainbow’s hysterical laughter coming from behind her.

“So what was that you were saying, Rares?” Rainbow laughed, wiping a tear from her eye.

“Oh come on,” Twilight spoke up, “That was just mean.”

Rarity sighed, palming her face, “If you’re done acting like a child, can I please trust all of you to keep this information to yourselves?”

“Yeah, whatever,” Rainbow said, bored.

“Okay… whatever you want is fine…” Fluttershy squeaked.

“It’d be mah pleasure, Rarity,” Applejack smiled.

“Pinkie Promise!” Pinkie said, smacking herself in the face.

“That’s a given for me,” Twilight assured.

Relieved, Rarity smiled, “Thank you, girls. Now then, shall we go?”

They all nodded in agreement, and dispersed into the movie theater.

There was then the question of what they would see. A couple of action movies were playing, one or two children’s films, two horror movies, a couple of comedies, and of course, fantasy and/or romance.

“Amazing! Flashlight is out!” Rarity exclaimed, “What marvelous books they are!”

Fluttershy grimaced, “Um… I don’t know…”

“Flashlight?” Twilight repeated, puzzled. “What kind of a title is that?”

“It’s a dumb title,” Rainbow said with a snort, “Makes sense, I guess. The books were this weird spoof on dumb romance novels. Never did find out what their inspiration was.”

In an instant, Twilight felt herself having a flashback, ‘Twilight… there was once a civilization long ago that had a book with that same name.”

‘Really?’

‘It was highly unpleasant.’

‘Oh...’

“I think I know,” Twilight replied.

“What?”

“You don’t want to know,” she laughed.

Rarity looked to her strangely, raising an eyebrow, “Right, then. So Flashlight it is!”

XXX

After the movie, which, according to Rarity and any of them who read it, was much funnier and enjoyable than the novel it was based on. Though it was dark, the night was crisp and cool, making for a great evening out. It was Pinkie who suggested they go to the park for a while, just to sit about and talk, catch up, and all that jazz.

So there they sat, on the grass in the park. Ascentia sat up against a nearby tree, with Rarity half-lying and half-sitting between her legs. Twilight sat between Applejack and Pinkie, leaning back on her hands for support as she stared up at the starry sky. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy sat together, cuddled up, as well as holding hands.

“Soooooo! How long were you two seeing each other, huh?” Pinkie asked the newly revealed couple, grinning eagerly.

“Just the last few hours, actually,” Ascentia replied, “We did date for a little bit when we were little, but Rarity’s parents broke that up.”

“So mean!” Pinkie pouted, clearly disapproving, “Now you can show up those nasty-wasties up for good!”

“Now darling, they’re not terrible people. They’re only… eh, bigoted in that regard. However, I agree. I will not let their unfair prejudice control my life any longer,” Rarity stated.

Ascentia cuddled up to her, nuzzling her cheek. The other girls gave a collective “Awwwwwwwww!”

“Oooh! Now we have to throw a new couple party!” Pinkie shouted, bounding over to them and giving them both a group hug.

“A New Couple Party?” Twilight repeated.

“A party to celebrate the new couple!” Pinkie said in an exasperated tone, “Duh!”

“Thank you, Darling,” Rarity smiled, “But I think we’re going to pass on the party.”

“AW!” Pinkie slumped against a tree, “Why is everyone turning down my party offers these days?”

“Pinks, sometimes a party’s gotta have the right timing to be one,” Rainbow Dash said.

Pinkie planted her face in her arms, “Party poopers.”

Suddenly she perked up, “Ooh! Twilight! You gotta tell us! Rarity has a girlfriend, Rainbow has a girlfriend, do you have a girlfriend? Or a boyfriend if you’re not into girls?”

“Actually, yes, I do,” Twilight smiled.

“Oooh! Who is she? Where did you meet?” Pinkie asked.

“I think she raised her as her undead minion,” Ascentia cut in to a glare from Twilight.

“Har har, harty har har,” Twilight stuck her tongue out at her, “Anyway, I do have a girlfriend. Her name is A-...Laurie, short for Lauren. She’s...uh… an old family friend, so to speak. We started seeing each other… last year or so…” She said, lying through her teeth. ‘I can’t exactly tell them what REALLY happened. They’d think I was crazy!’

“Where do ah know that name…” Applejack thought, “Wait, isn’t the school Superintendent named Lauren?”

“I thought Ascentia said her name was Lily?”

“That’s just ‘cause Ascentia can’t stand her,” Applejack said, “Nah, the Superintendent’s name is Lauren.”

“Coincidence, I guess,” Twilight shrugged. “Now, okay, she’s a lot older than me… twenty-seven years my senior. I know, I know, but I don’t care about that.”

“Uh… Twi… isn’t that illegal?” Rainbow asked, “You’re a minor.”

Twilight pouted, “I know… That’s why we kind of keep it a little secret. But I’ll be eighteen, uh… in a few weeks, so it won’t matter after that.”

“Well, how long have you two been together?” Fluttershy asked, now interested in this odd story.

“Oh, I’ve known her for ages. But we’ve been seeing each other for the past year or so, like I said,” Twilight replied, looking back up at the sky.

“Ooh! So she watched you grow up from a little kiddy, and then now is your lover?” Pinkie said, wide-eyed. “...That’s… a little creepytastic!”

Twilight thought about it for a minute, then realized what kind of a corner she’d painted herself into, “Uhh… you know what, yes. That is what happened and I couldn’t be happier.”

She was lying through her teeth, but it still sounded better than the truth.

“Oh, she can be pretty childish herself,” Rarity said with a huff.

“I keep her in line,” Twilight winked at her, “I have her wrapped around my h-finger.”

“Um… Twilight, I hope you don’t mind me asking but…” Fluttershy twirled her fingers around her hair, “What’s it like?”

Looking at her friend, Twilight frowned with confusion, “What’s what like?”

Fluttershy blushed a bit, “You know… what’s it like? With her?”

“Oh! Well, it’s great, really,” Twilight smiled, laying down on the grass and placing her hands behind her head. “It might sound crazy, but it’s wonderful.”

“Are you… are you two serious?” Fluttershy asked.

Twilight’s smile grew as she turned her head toward her, “She’s my life partner, so to speak.”

Eyes wide, Fluttershy was stunned, “Ohh… my… And I thought we were serious...”

“Good gracious! So soon?” Rarity squeaked, sitting up, “Darling, you’re seventeen!”

“I know, I know… but hey, I’ve known her for a long time, and it’s something we’re going for,” Twilight waved it off dismissively.

“So, y’all are married or somethin’?” Applejack asked.

Shaking her head, the lavender girl looked back up at the stars, “No, we’re not married. We don’t even live together. But we do spend a lot of time at each other’s houses, so it’s a little like it, if not exactly.”

“So… do you think you two will ever get married?” Fluttershy asked.

Twilight shrugged, “Where we come from, we can’t legally get married. But we might have a party of some sorts, who knows.”

“OOH! Party!” Pinkie screamed, “Can I help you plan it? Please please please please please?!?!?!”

‘I shouldn’t have said the “P” word...’ “Um, I’ll think about it, but you are the first I’d go to about it,” Twilight said a bit sheepishly.

Pinkie gave a trademark Pinkie Grin and sat back down.

“So… um… what’s she like?” Fluttershy asked, “Is she nice?”

Twilight waggled her hand in a “so-so” gesture, “To people she likes, while being polite unless provoked. She’s incredibly strong and will make you regret saying something… well, she doesn’t like. But if you’re on her good side, you really have nothing to worry about. Don’t get on her bad side, she can snap your neck like a twig. And that’s not even the worst of it.”

“My, she sounds like quite a brute, darling,” Rarity said, a little frightened.

“I know… But like I said, I keep her in line. She does everything I say,” Twilight explained. “Besides, we just have different… perspectives, if you want to put it that way. That’s all it is.”

“She does everything you say?” Rainbow asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Oh yes,” Twilight smirked, catching Rainbow’s double entendre, “Everything.”

“Oooooooh! That’s intriguing!” Pinkie remarked, “If you said ‘Jump’, she’d say ‘How high’?”

Twilight giggled, “I did actually try that once. She looked at me and said ‘What?’”

The others laughed, Twilight’s stories were always hilarious.

“Well, she sounds nice,” Applejack said, “I hope you two are happy.”

“Ooh!” Pinkie shouted, zipping over to Twilight, “Is she hot?”

“Pinkie!” Rarity snapped, “That’s not something to ask!”

“Well, she may be old… But I definitely find her beautiful,” Twilight said with a smile.

“Eh, that’s what everyone says about their girlfriend,” Rainbow said with a wave of her hand.

“Beauty is subjective, and I think she’s-” Twilight then noticed a smirking Ascentia about to say something, “No! No! Bad girl! You get a timeout, missy!”

“Actually, I was going to say I think her scars are actually kinda hot,” Ascentia said, “I crack jokes about her age, Twilight, but it’s all in good fun.”

“You’re still grounded,” Twilight quipped. “...But yes, I think her scars really enhance her. They say scars tell a story.”

“I think her story is Revenge of the Sith,” Ascentia said, to the laughter of the others.

Twilight blew a raspberry in response, “Yeah, sure. She started as a pretty boy then suddenly grew a deeper voice and an accent upon getting a suit.”

“Actually,” came a silky voice from behind them, “That is not that far from the actual story.”

They all turned, seeing the woman in question standing some ways off, looking amused.

“A-Laurie!” Twilight bounded up, running to her and giving her a hug.

Val’Kyr Ascentia wrapped her arms around her shorter frame, “Hello, Twilight.”

“What are you doing here?” She asked in a whisper, out of earshot of her friends, “Is something else wrong? Did Cadance have her baby sooner?”

“No,” Ascentia whispered back, “After I returned, I received an order to frighten two mortals through the portal. A Jonathan and Elizabeth Elusive.”

“....Oh, those are Rarity’s parents,” Twilight said, frowning slightly.

“I assumed so, what with all the pictures in their home,” Ascentia laughed, “Right about now they’re probably cowering under their table.”

Twilight blinked, “Well, okay… It’s a long story, anyway.”

“I don’t ask questions, I just follow the manifest,” she replied, “Horror jobs are always entertaining.”

“Right…” Twilight cleared her throat, “Well, c’mon over! And relax, I’ve got a cover. You’re a family friend, I knew you a long time, we got together last year, I’m turning eighteen in a few weeks.”

“I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be in Celestia’s shoes,” Val’Kyr Ascentia
smirked as she followed Twilight over to her friends.

“And oh, the other you gets a kick out of making wisecracks about how you’re older than me. Don’t mind her, she’s just being silly. I told them that you’re forty-four.”

“Oooooh! So this is her!” Pinkie said, getting up to greet them. “Wow! You have awesome clothes! No one dresses like that, but it’s so cool that you are! It’s like, ‘I don’t care what anyone says! I wear what I want!’ And that’s awesometacular!”

“Yes, Pinkie Pie, my robes are handmade,” Val’Kyr Ascentia smiled, “My work takes me to extreme conditions most of the time.”

“Nice!” Pinkie said excitedly, “That’s soooo cool!”

Rainbow looked over at her curiously, “Whoa! Are those like Jedi robes?”

“No, Rainbow Dash,” Val’Kyr Ascentia replied without looking at her, “The designs are vastly different from one another. They are also made from a twenty thousand year old design.”

“She’s right, Rainbow Dash,” Rarity replied, “Honestly, even in the dark you can see the different weave patterns.”

The others looked at her like she was speaking a different language.

“Well I can see it, anyway,” Rarity grumbled.

‘Wait, of course… She’s a seamstress...’ Twilight thought, and cleared her throat.

“H-Hello…” Fluttershy spoke up, “It’s… very nice to meet you, of course… We’ve heard a bit about you, a-as I’m sure you overheard…”

Val’Kyr Ascentia reached a hand out to Fluttershy, “It’s nice to meet you, Fluttershy.”

Giving a little smile, Fluttershy reached out and took her hand in a gentle shake. Ascentia gave her a warm smile in return, before turning to Rarity.

“I left your things at your home,” she said absently, “For future reference, it is best to keep one’s opinions to oneself.”

“I have nothing more to say to you of that,” Rarity responded curtly, not looking at her.

“What happened?” Applejack asked.

“Rarity called her out on her relationship with Twilight, and Laurie stole her clothes right out from under her and left with them,” Ascentia replied, “We had to go to her house to get new ones for her.”

“And we can stop with this song and dance, thank you,” Rarity grumbled, embarrassed.

“Hey…” Twilight said, patting her back, “Look on the bright side. If not for that, I wouldn’t have brought back your cute little-uh… thing.”

Rarity blushed, still embarrassed at being caught with her scrapbook.

Rainbow rushed up to Val’Kyr Ascentia, a little excited, “So, how much can you lift?”

Val’Kyr Ascentia responded by grabbing Rainbow by the neck with one hand and lifting her off her feet to the shock of everyone else.

“That is… so AWESOME!” Rainbow strained as Ascentia let her go.

“Any other tricks you’d like me to perform?” she asked sarcastically.

“Um, honey… That was my fault, I kind of gave a few things away…” Twilight said sheepishly. “I’m sorry if they got a little curious… That was my fault.”

“It is no trouble, Twilight,” she chuckled, “Curiosity is something that ought be sated, as you should know all too well.”

“Is it true you lifted a stove with one hand, just to clean under it?” Asked teenage Ascentia, eager.

“Well, I do need to move it somehow,” Val’Kyr Ascentia replied with a chuckle, “But yes.”

“WHOA! That is so awesome!!!” Rainbow Dash gushed.

“You’re like magic or something!” Pinkie giggled, bouncing on the spot.

“She took Rarity’s clothes without touching them!” Ascentia mentioned, pointing at her, “I saw her do it!”

Everyone stared with shock, looking from one redhead to the other, speechless.

“...Say what?” Rainbow finally said.

“...Is that true?” Fluttershy asked softly.

Twilight was about to cut across and deflect the conversation, but was stopped when Val’Kyr Ascentia absently lifted her hand, and the seven of them all lifted into the air a few feet, hovering as if weightless.

“Does that answer your question?” she asked.

“What are you doing?!” Twilight hissed out of earshot.

“Wow! I can fly!” Rainbow Dash squealed, flapping her arms like a bird, “This is the coolest!”

Val’Kyr Ascentia smiled and moved Rainbow around to simulate flight, “I believe you once told me to be courteous to your friends, Twilight.”

“But they’re going to ask questions…” Twilight mumbled, “I mean, this is nice of you, but… I-I don’t know how to tell them the truth of who we are…”

“Wheee!” Rainbow laughed, grabbing Fluttershy, “Come on, Fluttershy! Fly with me, baby!”

Although a bit afraid, Fluttershy couldn’t help smiling, “This… is really interesting.”

“WHEEEEE!” Pinkie laughed, doing all kinds of acrobats in the air, “This is totally magic! Wowie! Look at me go, guys!”

Val’Kyr Ascentia flew them around for a few minutes, before setting them back down to the grass again.

“How… in blazes… did ya do that?” Asked Applejack, a little shaken up. “Oh mah…”

Rarity looked queasy, then hurried over behind a bush, with the sound of her vomiting being heard.

“It is an illusion,” Val’Kyr Ascentia explained, “I trick done with static electricity to make someone nearly weightless.”

She rolled up the sleeve of her robe to show one of the many metal frames embedded in her flesh, “This is a conductor, and allows me to manipulate the static electricity in the air.”

“Whoa….!” Rainbow Dash exclaimed, taking in the sight, “That thing makes you do that?! Wow! That’s amazing!”

Fluttershy was equally astounded, blinking slowly, “Oh my… I’ve never see anything like that outside of stories…”

“Gosh, you must be from another world or something!” Pinkie giggled, “Like a kind of race of warriors who have to do all this big dirty work to the planetary system!”

“Not quite, Pinkie,” Val’Kyr Ascentia laughed, “It’s actually the entire galaxy.”

“A Val’Kyr?” Ascentia asked, remembering her first encounter with Twilight and the similarities of her drawing.

“Precisely,” Val’Kyr Ascentia smirked.

Twilight felt herself stiffen. This was not looking good at all. “Uh, so! How uh… how are things at home, eh, Laurie?”

“Your sister has been in labour for the last few hours,” Ascentia said, agreeing to the change of topic and sitting down, “She is moving along faster than expected. The baby is expected in 83 hours.”

“I’ll be heading home the day after tomorrow, like I promised,” Twilight said, fidgeting a bit. To her friends she said, “And yes, I have a sister. She’s actually my sister-in-law, her name is Cadance. She was actually my old f-er, babysitter.”

“Aw, so your brother married the old babysitter?” Pinkie asked, with a cooing grin, “They must have been best friends since they were kids!”

Twilight giggled, “Yes, they were, actually.”

“Awwwwwww,” Pinkie, Fluttershy and Rarity cooed.

“They can’t wait for you to get home to see your niece or nephew be born,” Val’Kyr Ascentia finished.

“I wouldn’t miss it for anything,” Twilight promised, “Cadance and I always had this pact. Whenever one of us had a f-er, baby, we’d be there to see it.”

“Can’ really have a baby if you’re gay, can ya?” Applejack asked.

Twilight stuck her tongue out, “I can still get pregnant, you know.”

“Yeah, but it’s not the same, is it?” Applejack replied, “You’re supposed to have a kid with the one you’re with, aren’t you?”

Twilight was about to retort, but stopped. Applejack, while speaking out of a one-track mind, had a bit of a point. Not being able to have a child with the woman she loved… stung a little bit.

She turned away, “Uh…”

“Applejack!” Rarity said in a chastising tone, “How could you say such a thing?”

Applejack’s eyes widened in horror, “Aw shucks, Ah’m sorry Twilight, I didn’t mean it like that, I was just…”

“No, it’s okay,” Twilight said with a sniff, “I know you didn’t mean it that way.”0

“It’s… It’s okay, Twilight…” Fluttershy offered. “I know how you feel.”

Twilight smiled sadly at her, then stared down at the ground. She hadn’t thought in a long time about having foals, not since that one night. Then it hit her once more, she wouldn’t be able to have foals with the woman she loved, let alone babies at all. Interspecies breeding was possible between some animals and creatures, but she knew that a pony and a humanoid figure couldn’t. Even if she were a stallion or Ascentia was a man, it wouldn’t have made any difference.

Even magic couldn’t solve that. A mare or stallion couldn’t be changed into the opposite sex. Any spells meant to help along were either way too difficult or dangerous, not to mention too far in between; something she was certain even her own magic couldn’t handle.

‘I never really thought of it. I mean, I’m pretty sure we’re kind of in the mindset of NOT having kids, all things considered. But I guess… knowing I don’t even have the option kind of hurts. It’s kind of like when a mare is sterile or when a stallion is impotent. We just don’t have the choice. Not unless we adopt or go through artificial insemination, or even surrogacy. I never thought of it this way… I guess if I were a man right now, I could probably do something, but then again, I don’t even know if her body handles it in the same way...’

“Well,” Twilight spoke up, “I guess… that’s just the way it is.”

“There was a civilization long ago,” Val’Kyr Ascentia spoke up, “That was researching the notion of genetic engineering.”

“What’s that?” Applejack asked.

“The science of modifying the human genetic code to alter traits like physique, hair color, mental state, and the like,” Val’Kyr Ascentia explained, “In a sense, being able to alter humans and animals before they were born, like programming.”

“Why would someone want to do something as barbaric as that?” Rarity asked, “Isn’t birth supposed to be natural?”

“The intended use on humans was to eliminate harmful or lethal birth defects,” Val’Kyr Ascentia explained, “Diseases or genetic abnormalities that resulted in a life of dependency or infant mortality.”

“Oh…” Rarity looked down, realizing her mistake.

“It was said that through the use of blank genetic material, like a stem cell, one could create any individual bodily substance. Use them to grow a kidney, or a lung. There was even talk of using them to create working sperm cells. Allowing sterile or otherwise incompatible partners to conceive genetic children.”

“Does that include…” Applejack started to say.

“Yes, that included women,” Val’Kyr Ascentia explained, “Two women could, with a biologist’s help, have their own child. However, due to the nature of how genetics are passed down, they would only ever have a daughter.”

“Why’s that?” Twilight asked.

“Women possess two X Chromosomes, that is what determines their gender,” Val’Kyr Ascentia continued, “Men possess an X and a Y Chromosome. Without a Y Chromosome to pass down to their children, it is impossible for two women having a child in this way to have a son.”

“...My…” Rarity spoke up, stunned by this, “I can certainly see why, that makes perfect sense. If that were possible, there would certainly be quite a number of women.”

“That’s definitely a problem,” Twilight admitted.

“As a balance, the procedure was vastly expensive,” Val’Kyr Ascentia explained, “Only those with the money to spare could afford it.”

“Oh… that’s a shame,” Fluttershy whispered, looking down at her feet.

“That is indeed a shame,” Rarity agreed. “That kind of medical research is fascinating. Surely it could develop further if they’d tried.”

“Sadly the civilization was wiped out a long time ago,” Val’Kyr Ascentia continued, “And their technology was never made available to their public.”

A sullen silence fell upon them, neither of their gazes meeting anyone.

“Still,” Rainbow spoke up, “I guess that does kinda suck. I mean, not even really having much options to turn to, and when there is an awesome idea, ya can’t get it? Sure, I’m definitely not letting my body go to hell for a kid, but come on.”

“Indeed…” Rarity murmured, looking up again, “To be unable, the natural way or the scientific way, is a definite shame.”

Val’Kyr Ascentia reached into her cloak and withdrew a corked vial with a clear liquid in it, “Actually, I have it right here. My team had managed to recreate it when I was working with some historians, and they gave me the only working formula. All that would be needed is a blood sample from the ‘father’ and this would guarantee a single pregnancy. I’ve had it for… 20 years.”

Twilight’s jaw dropped, “You never told me that!”

“The conversation was never had,” Val’Kyr Ascentia replied, “I’ve had this for so long because it means I have the power to grant two people the ability to have a child of their own, regardless of any defects they themselves might have. Who then, do you suggest, do I give such a gift to? There is only enough for one.”

Yet again, another silence befell them all.

“Wouldn’t it be possible to give it to scientific researchers and see if they can recreate it?” Twilight suggested.

“Perhaps,” Val’Kyr Ascentia said, pondering the idea, “But I have yet to meet someone who can comprehend this technology. Or perhaps I fear it being used to fuel greed. Or perhaps I am simply an old woman who likes to play God.”

Twilight gave a dry laugh, “Har har. You’re so hilarious. Care to throw in more ‘I am god and sooo powerful compared to you foolish little peasants’? Can we be serious for a second? It’s a tough call for anyone to make, even you too.”

“I know, that is why I’ve kept it for 20,” she mouthed the word ‘million’, “years.”

They were all silent for a moment. Val’Kyr Ascentia took a deep, contemplating breath and stowed the vial away in her robes, “But this is a little melancholy, I did not intend to make your conversation so depressing.”

“Don’t worry about it…” Fluttershy said softly, “It happens.”

“We’re quite fine, it’s just a lot to think about,” Rarity remarked.

Ascentia bowed her head, “You are too kind, the both of you.”

She stood up and bowed to them again.

“But in spite of that, I must be going,” she said, “I have business to attend to.”

With that, she turned on her heel and strode away down the street.

“...Well, there you go, girls, that’s her,” Twilight said after a few moments of silence.

There was a resounding murmur around the group, a few nods and shaking of heads.

“I like her…” Fluttershy whispered.

“Ah don’t,” Applejack replied, “Somethin’ seemed funny about her. Like she’s hidin’ somethin’.”

“I’m not sure what to think about her, Darling,” Rarity said, averting her gaze from Twilight.

“I’m wondering if you blow really hard on her, she’ll crumble into dust,” Ascentia quipped.

Twilight groaned and palmed her face, “Urgh!”

“I think she’s awesome! Like this cool, wise, old woman you see in some kinds of stories!” Rainbow Dash said, “And she could make us fly! Dude! How’s that NOT awesome?!”

“She’s sooooooo cool! But I think she has a big big big big secret! Like she’s a Val’Kyr, millions of years old, has this awesometastic sword, can destroy planets at the blink of an eye, and got scarred from this epic confrontation!” Pinkie burst, giggling.

Rainbow rolled her eyes, “Yeah, I’m pretty sure that’s not it.”

Tensing, Twilight tried to keep her cool as she stared over at her hyperactively energetic friend, ‘How did she guess something so specific?! Oh, wait. It’s Pinkie. Of course. No no, don’t confirm it, just pretend she’s being silly. ...And given that it’s Pinkie, that’s definitely not going to be suspicious.’

“Pinkie, now you’re just being silly,” she said.

Giggling, Pinkie patted her back, “I know! Silly is my middle name!”

“Darling, your middle name is Diane,” Rarity sighed.

“Don’t be a party pooper!” Pinkie said with a pout.

Fluttershy giggled, looking more cheered up, “In any case, that was all very interesting.”

“Yes, it certainly was,” Rarity smiled, leaning against Ascentia, “She’s certainly been around in her lifetime.”

‘You have no idea...’ Twilight thought. “Yeah, definitely.”

“What does she do, anyway?” Applejack asked.

“She’s uh…” Twilight responded, tensing, ‘Oh, crap! I didn’t think of a job! Think think think!’ “She’s an Anthropologist.”

The other six all looked confused.

“Uh… what’s that?” Rainbow asked.

“An Anthropologist is someone who researches and studies humankind, past and present. They draw and build knowledge based on social and biological sciences,” Twilight explained.

Ascentia snickered, while the others looked impressed, “Wow, that’s so cool!” Rainbow exclaimed.

“She even goes on archeological digs, bringing all kinds of artifacts and antiques,” Twilight went on, “She’s… She’s done that since I was a kid. Sometimes she took me along on her digs and research. It’s very fascinating, actually.”

Fluttershy lifted a finger, “Um… how long have you two been dating?”

“A year, like I said earlier,” Twilight responded.

“Oh… right,” Fluttershy shrank down a little.

“Darling, do your parents know about you and her?” Rarity asked.

Twilight stopped. Her parents back home in Equestria didn’t know about her and Ascentia. And she doubted that parents in this world would be happy about a family friend being in a relationship with their presumed teenage daughter.

“...Actually, they don’t. We keep it secret,” Twilight admitted.

The others shared an uneasy look. Twilight bit her lip, realizing that it was unlikely they approved of her relationship as much as they said they did.

“Well… as long as you two are happy,” Rarity smiled.

‘I really should have used a better cover story,’ Twilight thought, ‘19 year old burn victim. Why didn’t I go with that?’

“Um…” Fluttershy spoke up, looking nervous, “I think… you should tell them, Twilight. N-Not that I want you two to get in trouble… but… it’s better that they hear it from you two than from someone else.”

‘First thing when I get home,’ Twilight thought, “That’s… a good idea, Fluttershy. I’m going to do that.”

Rainbow stretched her arms out, “Well, not that this isn’t fun, but I gotta get home. I have practice in the morning.”

“Oh, I have to go, too…” Fluttershy said in agreement, a tiny blush on her cheeks. “Number one cheerleader and all.”

“Perhaps we should go as well,” Rarity stood up, stretching her limbs, “It is getting late.”

“Yeah,” Applejack said, hopping off the tree branch she was perched on, “It is gettin’ late.”

“I have cupcakes to bake for the bake sale tomorrow!” Pinkie grinned, “I gotta hurry home really fast! BYE!” And she zipped off.

“You guys go ahead,” Twilight said as they began to disperse, “I’m going to stick around and thi-”

She was cut off when Rarity grabbed her by the collar of her blouse and dragged her with her and Ascentia.

XXX

Later that night, the trio re-entered Ascentia’s apartment, with Rarity and Ascentia of course continuing to insist that Twilight go with them. Despite her protests, she caved in and decided to acquiesce.

Almost as soon as they’d gotten through the door, Ascentia made good on her promise to Rarity and grabbed her from behind, undoing her blouse and peeling it off her shoulders.

“Ooohh!” Rarity purred, smiling at her boldness, “Already frisky, are you?”

“Oh, I’ve been frisky for the last seven hours,” Ascentia grinned, pulling the blouse off her and setting it aside.

Giggling, Rarity undid the buttons of her skirt, letting pool around her ankles before stepping out of it. Noticing Twilight, she smiled and beckoned her, “Darling, come over here and stand before me. I’m going to undress you, too…”

Blushing, Twilight had to admit she had always had a bit of a crush on Rarity, even back in Equestria. Stepping forward, she dared to put herself in Rarity’s reach, and waited while Ascentia undid Rarity’s boots.

The moment that she was, Rarity gazed at her with intense bedroom eyes, licking her lips as she undid the buttons of Twilight’s blouse. “You know, Twilight… I had caught a glimpse of you, as well… And I have to say, you have such a sweet body… It’s lovely, I had to fight my urges to caress you all over…”

“Aheh heh,” Twilight blushed, “I never knew you thought that way about me, Rarity-oooh.” She groaned as Rarity’s fingers played across her skin.

“Oh yes, Darling,” Rarity cooed, opening her blouse, “You’re gorgeous. Let me see all of you in your glory.”

Within moments, the blouse was slid down from her shoulders and arms, amazing the purple-haired girl all at once.

“My! You don’t even have a bra on!” Rarity trilled, grinning. “I take it you’re not fond of them?”

“Never actually… wore one before,” Twilight admitted while Ascentia was busy unhooking Rarity’s bra.

“A lady’s bosoms should indeed have protection… but even I find them to be quite boorish to wear,” Rarity remarked.

It was at that comment that Ascentia finally got Rarity’s bra unhooked and threw it off her, Rarity’s breasts falling free. Ascentia wasted no time in running her hand underneath them, kissing the nape of Rarity’s neck while she undressed Twilight.

“Oooh…” Rarity moaned, giggling from her ministrations, eyes intent on Twilight’s half naked form. She then pulled down her skirt, helped her shoes off, and then off went the panties. It was at that point that Ascentia got Rarity’s own panties off her as well, and had let go of her to focus on undressing herself while Rarity got acquainted with Twilight a little more.

Twilight blushed from being naked in front of them, even if she’d done far more than that already. Rarity’s hands trailed over her skin, eliciting soft moans from her.

“Ahh…” She uttered, shuddering lightly.

“Your skin is quite soft, darling…” Rarity cooed, winking at her. “And so warm, no less.”

Twilight cooed softly under Rarity’s touch, which made it all the more frustrating when she pulled away from her to sit on the couch, on leg over the other.

“Now, my dears, you should always be sure to take care of a lady you’re taking to bed,” she said, making tutting noises, “I want the both of you to come and kneel before me.”

Twilight moved forward, Ascentia following after having finally removed her clothes, and knelt down on the floor in front of her.

“Uh… What are we supposed to do?” Twilight asked no one in particular.

Rarity grinned and merely said “What you’re told.”

“I-I know that… But um, we’re kneeling before you, and so… what do we do, now that we’re down here?”

Reaching for her previously abandoned riding crop, and cracked it against her palm, smiling as she opened her legs, “Twilight, I want you to stop asking silly questions and put that tongue to a more refined use.”

Twilight blinked, still puzzled, and looked beside her at Ascentia helplessly. Ascentia gave a “go ahead” motion with her hand. Rarity, not pleased with her hesitation, cracked the riding crop against her hand again as a warning.

“Ouch!”

“Okay…” Twilight scooted closer on her knees, resisting all urges to drop down on her hands, despite that her inner pony instincts were telling her so. She tooked a deep breath, approaching Rarity’s glistening womanhood. Catching sight of the riding crop yet again, realizing she would get hit if she did something wrong, she dove right in to give the mound before her some attention.

Rarity’s head fell back and a soft, cooing moan slithered past her lips. Placing her hand on the back of Twilight’s head, she grazed the crop against her thigh, tickling her flesh with the leather.

Ascentia couldn’t help herself, and reached a hand down to play with herself as she watched the erotic display in front of her. Sliding a finger into herself, she leaned back to get comfortable while Rarity toyed with Twilight.

For better leverage, Twilight reached up and took hold of Rarity’s curvy hips, latching her mouth onto her warm sex. Her tongue slithered along her labia, going upward toward her engorged little nub.

“Oh… oh yes, darling,” Rarity moaned, “Oh lord, right there!” she lightly tapped the crop against Twilight’s backside, curling her fingers through her hair.

Ascentia was dripping at the sight. She’d known Twilight was good, but watching Rarity’s reactions were even better. Adding another finger to her own sopping sex, she hissed, catching the attention of Rarity.

“Enjoying the show, dear?” She asked teasingly.

“Yes, very much,” Ascentia gasped, drilling herself harder.

This was when Twilight inserted a finger into Rarity’s entrance, before then bringing her mouth along that area. Some of her nectar substance had leaked, catching onto her tongue.

‘It doesn’t taste like marshmallows… I guess I win the pool!’ Twilight mused.

Rarity moaned again, caressing Twilight’s cheek with one hand, and sharply whipping her ass with the other. Ascentia was rocking on her own hand, locking eyes with Rarity as they shared a loving gaze. Ascentia withdrew her hand from her snatch and scooted over to Rarity’s side, leaning in and softly kissing her while Twilight worked Rarity’s folds.

Withdrawing her finger, Twilight all but plunged her tongue into Rarity’s entrance. She was quite tight, flavourful, and the way the inner walls clamped down on her appendage felt thrilling. Rarity groaned and fell back against the bed in response, dragging Ascentia with her as the two began hungrily making out, Rarity taking a few quick slaps of the crop against Ascentia’s thigh.

Opening her eyes, Twilight just barely angled her head to get a look at them making out, feeling a sense of thrill. She continued her ministrations, squeezing hard on Rarity’s skin as she ate her out vigorously.

Rarity’s legs clamped around Twilight’s shoulders, her gasps and moans muffled by Ascentia’s tongue in her mouth. Cracking the crop against both Ascentia’s and Twilight’s thighs, she sank her free hand into Ascentia’s hair. Less than 4 hours ago, she’d been crying over her old girlfriend in the Home Ec room. Now she was between the both of them, her heart fluttering from the two beautiful women.

Although taken aback by the sudden hold, it only further encouraged Twilight and her assault on Rarity’s delicious snatch. She brought her tongue to tease her nub again, while inserting two fingers inside of her, thrusting in and out.

Tearing her mouth away from Ascentia’s, Rarity let out a shrill scream, “OH… YES TWILIGHT!” Shuddering, she released a wave of her warm juices over Twilight’s mouth and face, while Ascentia silenced Rarity’s scream short by sliding her tongue back into her mouth.

“Mmmm…” Twilight hummed, happily lapping up her delicious lovejuices. She kissed her sex tenderly, then rose up on all fours.

Rarity panted as Ascentia released her, smiling all the more, “Oh my word… You certainly are quite experienced, Twilight…”

Blushing a bit, Twilight looked away, “I’m… glad I could please you, Rari-”

Smiling, Rarity wagged her finger scoldingly, “Ah-ah-ah… that’s Mistress to you, darling.”

“Right! Um… Mistress.”

Rarity sharply cracked her riding crop over Twilight’s ass in response.

“Yeouch!” Twilight cried, rubbing the spot the leather had struck her.

“Do try to remember dear, I’d hate for that lovely posterior to be all red and swollen by the end of the night,” Rarity said sultrily.

“I-I’ll remember that, Mistress…” Twilight responded. ‘Wow, it’s like those times I get dominant with Ascentia… except less Rarity-like.’

“Now dear, I think Ascentia deserves some attention, don’t you?” she asked, casually twirling the crop against the bedspread.

This made Twilight smile, “I couldn’t agree more.”

Cracking the crop against Ascentia’s ass, eliciting a sparp hiss from the redhead, Rarity purred and pulled her girlfriend on top of her, kissing along her neck, “Well then, get to work, pet.”

“Uh… Mistress? What should I do?”

“Well, my dear?” Rarity asked, looking at Ascentia, “What would you like?”

Ascentia thought for a moment, her mind hot and clouded, “In the drawer,” she said, reaching back and spreading her thighs apart.

Getting up, Twilight went over to the indicated drawer, pulling it open, revealing some of the toys in her possession. “Which one?”

“The big one,” Ascentia panted, whimpering under the kisses Rarity was gracing her collarbone with.

Twilight picked up the strapon at the bottom of the drawer, and held it up, “Uh… this looks painful…”

“It isn’t,” Ascentia said, spreading her rear open a little further, “Trust me.”

“Now now, pet, let’s not keep her waiting,” Rarity grinned.

Twilight gulped, tying the strap-on around her waist, and then getting back onto the bed. She positioned herself behind Ascentia. “So, you want me to enter from the...oh…”

“Yes, please!” Ascentia whispered, snuggling against Rarity as the pale girl began sucking her neck and brushing her with the crop.

“.... Would you do that ‘pwease’ thing again?” Twilight smiled, running a finger along her thigh.

Ascentia turned her head around, a few locks of hair having fallen over her face, “Pweeeeeaaaaaaase?” she cooed with a pout.

Grinning and giggling, Twilight kissed her nose, “You’re so adorable.”

With that, she carefully positioned the toy to enter Ascentia’s rear entrance, making sure it was lubricated properly. Ascentia tensed up in anticipation, her pussy dribbling onto the bed as Rarity caressed her breasts.

“Well, Twilight,” Rarity said, peering over Ascentia’s shoulder, “We’re waiting.”

“Almost…” Twilight said, just barely poking the tip into the entrance, very slowly. “There we go…”

Ascentia shuddered as the tip of the strapon slipped past her ring, burying her face in Rarity’s neck and moaning, trying her best to relax herself as the toy slowly slipped in further.

“Are you okay?” Twilight asked her, sliding in a bit further.

Ascentia bit her lip, and nodded, “Y-yes… keep going!”

“You’ll have to forgive her, dear,” Rarity said, “Ascentia has never had anal before, and she has a bit of a thing for pain.”

“I see…” Twilight murmured, nodding. “Okay, then…” She went in a bit more, still keeping slow enough. ‘Wow, she can take it a bit better? This is definitely interesting.’

Ascentia moaned as the toy slid further into her, rocking her hips against Twilight as she plunged her tongue back into Rarity’s mouth and the two resumed their makeout session.

Going in further, Twilight was nearly buried at the hilt, unable to go further, but this was when she pulled out. Slowly, very slowly, until the tip was nearly withdrawn. She then went back in, beginning to withdraw in and out. She grinned a little when she heard Ascentia’s muffled growl, and felt the unmistakable sensation of her juices dripping onto her knee.

“Do you like that?” she asked coyly.

Ascentia tore her mouth away from Rarity, “Yes.”

“More?” she asked.

“Yes… more!” Ascentia gasped.

“What do you say?” Twilight asked, tauntingly.

“Pweaaaaaaaaase?” Ascentia pouted, looking at her with big puppy dog eyes.

‘So… cute!’ Twilight grinned girlishly, “All right then, silly pants.”

She proceeded to thrust in and out of her a little harder, faster, clutching her hips for leverage. Ascentia moaned loudly, rocking back against her thrusts and drooling a little onto Rarity’s chest.

Rarity herself took a peek, and found the sight of Twilight clutching Ascentia’s hips and pounding away at her to be a lovely one indeed. Nibbling Ascentia’s ear, she cracked the riding crop against the girl’s thigh.

“Twilight, be a dear and keep making her do those adorable noises, would you?” Rarity asked with a sly smile, “Mommy likes to hear her moan.”

“...Mommy?” Twilight repeated, puzzled, only to be struck again. “Ow! Okay okay!” As she thrusted into her, she reached a hand around her friend’s torso, proceeding to fondle her sex.

Ascentia growled into Rarity’s neck, who moaned in satisfaction as her voice struck her ears, “That’s a good girl, Twilight. You must really know how to press her buttons. Do Mommy a favor and fuck her a little harder, Darling.”

Nodding, Twilight thrust faster, while trying to keep her hand in rhythm to it, slipping her finger within her drenched entrance. “There we go… Atta girl…”

Ascentia’s moans had devolved into open shouts as she was filled completely by the strapon and Twilight’s fingers, while Rarity stroked her hair and kissed her passionately, absently cracking the crop against Twilight’s thigh to egg her on.

“Ngh!” Twilight squeaked, but continued onward nonetheless.

Ascentia let out a lurid moan, “Oh gods… yes.. YES… fuck me Twilight! Pwease fuck me!”

Giggling, Twilight did just as she wanted, going faster and harder. Her fingers jammed within her, the toy buried inside of her before being pulled out and jammed back in. “Yes… I will, oh I definitely will…” She purred.

Rarity caressed Ascentia’s face while she smiled at Twilight, “Do you like her ass, Twilight? Do you like plunging that thing into it, and feeling that soft, round flesh?”

‘Actually I was always more partial to vaginal penetration, but anal penetration was always an interesting alternative...’ Twilight thought, “Oh, it’s certainly a lot of fun…”

“That’s good, sweetheart. Now, let’s see if we can make this lovely redhead come, shall we?” Rarity cooed, stroking Ascentia’s breasts and biting down on her collarbone.

“Mm-hmm… Cum when you’re ready, sweetie,” Twilight cooed into her friend’s ear, thrusting into her faster, if it were possible.

Ascentia bit her lip, groaning and gasping in between them. She tried to hold out as long as she could to keep Twilight pounding away at her, but she couldn’t. Hauling her head back, she screamed out Twilight’s name at the top of her voice.

“Ah… ah… AH… AH AHHHHH TWILIGHT!”

She came like someone had opened literal floodgates, coating Twilight’s hand and clenching painfully down onto the strapon, screeching in pain as Twilight had just been slamming back into her. She convulsed as her orgasm subsided, falling limply against Rarity.

There was a banging on the wall, followed by, “SHUT UP IN THERE YOU WHORE!”

Angered, Twilight glared at the wall, “MIND YOUR OWN DAMN BUSINESS, JERK!”

Ascentia weakly lifted her hand up to Twilight, who high-fived her, “That… was… awesome…”

Rarity lifted her chin, “Twilight’s wicked burn, or the pounding you just got?”

“Both,” Ascentia replied, “Both is good.”

Giggling, Twilight pulled out of her, nuzzling the redhead before relaxing herself on the bed. “I’m glad you enjoyed yourself…”

Ascentia moaned softly as the toy was dragged out of her ass, “Yes… yes I did.”

“Well don’t fall asleep yet, sweetheart,” Rarity said with a kiss, “We still have to take care of Twilight.”

“M-Me?” Twilight squeaked, pointing to herself, “But… I’m fine, really… I’m actually getting kind of tired, I don’t want to make you girls do that.”

“Oh no, darling,” Rarity smiled, “You’re not getting away that easily.”

Ascentia managed to pull herself onto her feet, smiling at Twilight as well. Then, their smiles shifted into near wicked grins.

Twilight gulped. ‘I’m not sure whether I should say ‘Oh crap’ or cheer...’

Ascentia stood up and undid the straps that held the dildo to Twilight’s pelvis. Throwing it aside and grabbing two others from the drawer, she tossed one to Rarity, and they both put them on. Rarity sat up on the bed as Ascentia led Twilight by the hand and set her down in her lap while Rarity stroked her cheek.

“Um…” Twilight blushed, suddenly feeling much younger than both of them now. “I don’t need to ask, do I?”

“You can if you like, Darling,” Rarity smiled, brushing her toy against Twilight’s clit while Ascentia wrapped her arms around her waist.

“...What are you going to do? Penetrate me from both ends?” Twilight asked, feeling a strange sense of thrill and satisfaction with being sandwiched between them.

Rarity leaned in and licked along her neck, “That’s exactly what we’re going to do, sweetheart,” she whispered, wrapping her arms around Twilight’s neck as Ascentia lifted her up.

Rarity positioned herself at Twilight’s entrance while Ascentia positioned herself at Twilight’s rear. Twilight could feel the tips of each toy teasing both her pussy and her ass, while they both nuzzled her affectionately. Rarity kissing her cheek and chin while Ascentia kissed her neck, both their breasts pressed against her body.

“Oooohhh…” Twilight moaned, clutching Rarity for leverage, trembling. “Do it…”

Ascentia let go of her, and she dropped the few inches she was held above them, driving both toys into her as far as they would go.

“Nggghhhhhh!!!” Twilight cried in a mixture of pain and pleasure, wide-eyed. She’d never been double penetrated before, but was aware of the threesome position. Despite the bouts of pain, it was admittedly one of the most thrilling moments of sex she could imagine. “O-Ohh… my gosh...yeah…”

The two girls drew close to her, both snuggling her tightly, “How does it feel, darling?” Rarity asked, softly kissing her lips while Ascentia nibbled the back of her neck.

“A-A-Amazing…” Twilight shuddered, managing this between kisses. ‘I can’t believe it… this is beyond anything I’ve felt… even that one time we brought Rainbow and Fluttershy to bed with us! I think...being a bit of a… “slut” is kind of awesome…’

Ascentia snaked her arms around her waist, cuddling her as Rarity lifted her up by the thighs, and off the rubber cocks, dropping her back down again. Ascentia and Rarity hugged her tightly as they lifted her up and down, kissing her face, neck, lips, and shoulders.

It was astounding, Twilight moaned and gasped, completely enthralled. She clung to them both in any way she could, the physical and mental pleasures overtaking her being.

“Nnnnghh… girls… I think I’m… g-going to…”

“Oh my, already?” Rarity asked, licking her neck, “Very well darling, come for us. Let us know what a slutty little girl you are.”

Her voice dropped to a whisper in her ear.

“Come for me.”

Twilight trembled, feeling her climax approaching even faster. The floodgates opened, all of her muscles were spasming with pure ecstasy. She moaned, even cried out, as the wave of orgasm rushed over her. Her cries were strangled and incoherent, but no less the vocal indication of her pleasure. Lovejuices spewing out of her sex, she all but collapsed against Rarity, breathing heavily.

Rarity stroked her hair as she tried to catch her breath, pushing her back to lean against Ascentia, who hugged her around the waist while Rarity snuggled up closer to her, they held her between them, softly kissing her as she basked in the afterglow of her orgasm. Their warmth surrounding her like a blanket.

‘Ascentia… Rarity… I love you both...’ Twilight thought, feeling herself relax all the more.

The two shifted, lying down on the bed with Twilight still snuggled between them, the toys still buried inside her. They snuggled up close to her, Ascentia stroking her hair while Rarity kissed her neck. Twilight felt warm and safe between them. For a brief, very brief moment, she didn’t want to go home.

XXX

The morning sun burned a bright light through Twilight’s closed eyelids. As she emerged from the groggy peacefulness of sleep to feel a comfortable warmth around her. Prying her eyes open, she saw Rarity’s sleeping face. Looking around her, Rarity and Ascentia were snuggled up to her, sandwiching her between them, Rarity’s arms around her neck and Ascentia’s around her waist. A strange, filling sensation telling her that their toys were still deep within her.

‘Well, this is definitely a way to wake up...’ Twilight thought, shifting ever slightly. ‘Great… now I can’t move or dislodge the toys... not without waking them up...’

She thought for a moment as Ascentia wrapped her arms tighter around her in her sleep, ‘I’m okay with that.’

She wrapped her arms around Rarity’s waist, snuggling up between them. Rarity stirred in response, hugging her more tightly.

‘Ooooooooh yeah, this is nice,’ Twilight thought, ‘Snuggling is the best. Why don’t ponies do this more often? Oh, wait.’

Despite the smell of sweat and sex, there were still strong traces of Rarity’s perfume. As she nuzzled closer, Twilight could smell her shampoo. Whatever it was, it was likely expensive. Either way, she liked its scent.

‘Even here, Rarity smells as beautiful as she looks...’

Taking in Rarity’s perfume and shampoo, Twilight found herself getting warm down between her legs, ‘Uh-oh… bad Twilight!’

Rarity stirred a bit, but remained a sleep. She let out a small sound, her lips parting a bit. Twilight eyed them, taking in their sweet, full form. Her body warmed at the remembered sensation of her kisses from the night before. If this Rarity kissed anything like her Rarity from Equestria, she couldn’t help but admit that she’d been missing out. Admittedly, this didn’t help when it came to calming herself down.

‘Ooooh, I wish those two would wake up. This is nice, but they’re driving me crazy,’ Ascentia snuggled into her back, nuzzling her neck, ‘ARGH! Stop that, you! That’s only making me hotter!’

As if she heard, but was screwing with her, Ascentia’s mouth ran along her neck in her sleep.

‘Thank Celestia I don’t have my wings!’

Rarity stirred, and blinked her eyes, the sun having burned her eyes awake as well. She smiled as her eyes met Twilight’s face, and she softly kissed her, “Good morning, Darling.”

A little dazed smile stretched at Twilight’s lips, “Good morning, gorgeous.”

Rarity smiled and ran a hand over Twilight’s face, “How did you sleep?” she asked.

“Amazingly,” said the lavender girl, “Even better, waking up to such a sweet, beautiful lady like yourself.”

Rarity blushed and kissed her again, “You’re such a sweet talker, darling.” She left several light kisses on her neck.

Little giggles came from Twilight, “It’s so easy with you. You’re always so classy, so sure of yourself, confident, poised, and you’re just beautiful. I guess I can’t help it…”

Rarity hugged her tightly, the strapon shifting inside her, “Oh Twilight, I’ve never had anyone say such nice things to me,” she squeezed her shoulders, “You’re beautiful yourself. I love your shade of purple.”

“Really? You do?” Twilight blushed, smiling bashfully.

“Yes, I do,” Rarity purred, kissing her neck and collarbone.

Behind them, Ascentia herself stirred, nuzzling into Twilight’s back, “Good morning, you two. Getting frisky without me?”

Looking over her shoulder, Twilight giggled, “Maybe.”

Ascentia planted kisses along Twilight’s neck while Rarity was kissing her cheek, “Well, that’s not very nice, is it?”

“Hey, it wasn’t as if I was going to try to disturb your sleep, now. That wouldn’t be nice.”

They both wrapped their arms around her waist, wrapping her tighter between them, “Well darling, now that we’re all awake, what would you like to do?”

“I want you two…” Twilight giggled, nuzzling noses with Rarity, “Especially you, Rarity…”

“Oh gee, thanks,” Ascentia said with a snide smile.

“You can go now, you’re fired. No, I’m just kidding,” Twilight reached behind her, stroking her side, “C’mere, you.”

Ascentia and Rarity began rocking their hips against Twilight, the dildos rocking in and out of her on both ends. Twilight sighed in pleasure, feeling their toys run in and out of her while the two girls hugged her tightly, kissing up and down her upper body.

The feelings from the night before returned tenfold, now a lot less awkward and a lot more welcoming. It was a strange sense of warmth and security, something she hadn’t imagined sharing in this kind of way. But overall, it filled her being, moreso than the physical filling of the toys.

‘I never would’ve thought… But this is amazing… I’ll definitely come back again for this...’

Rarity lifted her chin, pressing her lips to hers while Ascentia suckled on her neck, rocking their hips harder against her. Twilight moaned into Rarity’s mouth as a thousand thoughts ran through her brain. She brought her hand up to stroke Rarity’s cheek while the other reached back to stroke Ascentia’s thigh.

‘Oh gods. I need to see if my Rarity likes mares when I get ho-OHHH YES!” Twilight’s thoughts turned to shrieks as Rarity’s toy grazed her G-Spot.

“Oooh, it seems I found it…” Rarity smirked, licking along Twilight’s lips.

Twilight moaned between them, leaning back against Ascentia as the two girls rocked away at her. Ascentia lifted one of her legs to give the two of them better leverage as they pumped away harder at her, pressing her between them as their tongues danced along her skin.

“Good girl, darling Twilight…” Rarity cooed against her skin, licking a trail along her collarbone, “You must be quite overwhelmed…”

“Oh yes…” Twilight panted, “Oh… Rarity… Ascentia… rut me… rut me hard!”

Both obliged, going faster, had that been possible, with their hands joining in on the action. Within a few moments, the loud, strangled cries of the lavender girl sounded from her lips. Twilight shuddered as she came, her entire body quaking with pleasure.

Rarity smiled and kissed her collarbone, “Now isn’t that a way to wake up, darling?”

“I’ll say it is…” Twilight giggled, nuzzling her. “So… okay, not that this doesn’t feel nice, but you can pull them out now… I need to get up.”

Rarity and Ascentia took Twilight by the thighs and butt, shifting her forward and sliding themselves down, slowly pulling the dildos out of her.

Feeling a little relieved, Twilight sat up, stretching her body, and then getting up to her feet. She paused, feeling as if she were being watched. Turning around, Rarity and Ascentia were of course staring at her, their eyes wandering all over her body.

“Something you’d like to say, girls?” she asked.

“Oh, nothing we haven’t said already, darling,” Rarity winked, giggling.

“Alright,” Twilight smiled, opening Ascentia’s fridge and peering through the shelves. The shelves were nearly bare, and Twilight was reminded just how poor she was. Closing the fridge, she turned to her sweaty companions.

“So, I’m here another day before I have to go home,” Twilight said with a smile, “What’s on the agenda for today?”

Rarity got out of bed, stretching as far as she could (and putting on quite a show for the other two) as she and Ascentia approached her and smiled.

“Oh, I think you know exactly what’s on the agenda, darling,” Rarity smiled as she and Ascentia showed just how little restraint they had.

XXX

As planned, Twilight returned to Canterlot High, making sure no one was around. With the coast clear, she slipped through the portal, awaiting the transition.

Moments later, she landed on the floor of the portal chamber, groaning to herself in disorientation. Stretching her body, she stood up her hind legs, all before falling over again.

“I’m going to do this every time…” Twilight muttered, but felt relieved to be back in her pony body again.

“So it would seem,” Ascentia said from her seat on one of the statues, “Welcome home, Twilight.”

“Hey…” Twilight managed, giving a little smile. “How’s Cadance been? I’ll be going to the hospital a little later, once I’m settled in.”

“Cadance is fine, she’s nearing the end of her labour,” Ascentia explained, smiling at her, “She’s due to have the baby in nine hours.”

“Yeah, alright,” Twilight said, walking past her toward the door, “Thanks.”

Ascentia stopped her with a hand on her back, “Is something the matter? I sense some distress.”

“No, it’s just… I don’t know…” Twilight sighed, “I can’t stop thinking of that stem cell sample you have.”

“It’s actually a chemical designed to create genetic material out of stem cells in the blood,” Ascentia corrected, “And what about it is bothering you?”

“It’s just… well, I’m a little perturbed that you didn’t tell me. I mean, yes, I know it didn’t exactly come up specifically… but here’s the thing. I just, I thought a bit about us having a foal. I’ve known for a while that I can never have any with you. Our difference in species alone makes that impossible. But then I find out you had the power to make it happen all along, and you didn’t even tell me. Whether or not I would take you up on it is irrelevant, it’s to at least have the option,” she said, looking down at the floor. “I don’t want to make hasty decisions just because of it, I just want to at least know it’s there.”

Ascentia knelt down to her level, a comforting hand on her shoulder, “Twilight, I had no idea you were thinking about this. We’ve been together for six years and you never once brought up the idea of having children.”

“I thought you could read my mind,” Twilight said, still not looking at her.

“Just because I can doesn’t mean that I always do,” she explained, “It is only when you are under distress and won’t talk to anyone do I see it necessary to violate the privacy of your thoughts. Also, please understand this Twilight. I have many artifacts and relics of Humanity and other civilizations we destroyed in my possession. I do not like to wipe out a society’s knowledge, it is such a valuable thing. I had forgotten it was in my possession until the discussion was raised with your friends.”

Twilight was about to respond, but took a moment to think that over. It made sense, all things considered. Even Ascentia herself couldn’t possibly remember every single little thing. She tensed, wondering if she’d been a little unfair about this all along.

‘I am a little miffed she never told me… Not even in passing… but I guess I also can’t blame her. She hasn’t had much chance to think about that vial and she doesn’t even know that I’d been thinking about us having foals. Cadance is having a foal… I know Fluttershy wants to have a foal with Rainbow after she rertires from the Wonderbolts, but they can’t naturally conceive either… I guess all of that got to me, too...’

“...I’m sorry,” Twilight sighed, sitting on her haunches. “I just never realized that the idea of us never conceiving naturally… kind of hurt a little.”

“Twilight, if I had known you were thinking about children...” Ascentia hesitated, “...uh… I hadn’t known you were thinking so far ahead. I didn’t know you thought of us as that kind of couple.”

“Well, I didn’t, either,” Twilight admitted, “Not at first. It’s been at the back of my mind, sure, but it wasn’t always prevalent except a few times. And now that I really know we never can, not naturally, it just kind of hit me. I mean, Cadance has been pregnant all this time, and I know Fluttershy wants a foal one day… And then everything else in between, it’s like I just realized it.”

“Twilight, I only wish you had in some way told me that you wanted our relationship to go in that direction,” Ascentia said soothingly, stroking her mane.

Twilight thought, and realized that Ascentia was right. While they’d been together for a while, it had always felt like a stable relationship. Two girlfriends who loved each other, but never moving forward. She knew Ascentia would never try to move them forward, content to let her move at a pace she was comfortable with. And Twilight had let their relationship, for lack of a better word, stagnate over the years.

She looked up to her, finally meeting her eyes and her smile, “Marry me.”

Author's Notes:

Yeah... this became a completely different story, didn't it? You know it! :D

Well, we were working on this, it just became something else all along! Interesting, eh?

There will be a spinoff sometime in the future, this time with Rarity and Ascentia in the Equestria Girls Universe.

And the cliffhanger? Well, who knows! We'll see.

But this is now OVER! OVER!

Thank you all so much for reading this. We had a lot of fun writing it. Special thanks and dedication goes to Passion Fruit, for making all of this possible. We love you, Tara!