“So...um...” Braeburn trailed off as his glance met the ground. “We kind of haven't said much to each other about, ya know, that night.”

Big Macintosh blushed slightly at the memories. Applejack had done an admirable job keeping their cousin busy with the sights of the town, but every day ended in more awkward silence between the two men. It wasn't until Applejack started questioning why they were so quiet that spurred Braeburn to take the initiative. Reputation was at stake, after all. Mac always knew of Braeburn's 'tendencies' but never gave it much thought. Big Mac paused in his plowing duties and sighed.

“There isn't really much ta say.” Big Mac shook his head.  “We was both drunk. Ain't no emotion behind it.”

“Oh...” the tan pony nodded slowly. “I see...” Great, I disgust him now, he thought as his eyes grew dark. For some reason, part of him hoped for the alternative. “I just felt that...”

Big Mac turned quickly, a frown on his face. “Ain't nutthin' to feel! What we did...it didn't mean anythin'...alright?” The workhorse turned back and began pulling his plow once more. Braeburn could only stand in open mouthed awe. Those words tore at his heart in a way they shouldn't have. Why does this have to be so hard?! With that last thought, he ran off, his vision blurry from the tears.

Twilight Sparkle sat in the silence of her library home's kitchen, mulling over the days events. The ordeal with Pinkie Pie was finally over, removing a tremendous weight from the unicorn's shoulders. But, she remembered, this also freed up more time to deal with her own feelings towards someone. She glanced over to Spike, who was busy making a batch of his famous triple fudge cookies, and swallowed hard.

“Spike...” Twilight was about to ask the obvious question, but instead a completely different one came out. “Who are those cookies for?” She facehoofed, cursing herself for being so weak.

“Oh, the Crusaders wanted me to make some, so I am.” Spike explained, shrugging off any suspicion that there may be.

“Making cookies for Apple Bloom?” Twilight asked, an accidental smirk appearing on her face. A loud clang of a dropping spoon echoed off the kitchen tile. The dragon spun around, his face blushing madly.

“Uh...no....all three of them. Why?” Spike was terrible at lying.  

“Spike, it's okay. I think it's kind of adorable really.” Twilight waved a hoof. “Just as long as you don't do anything to extreme that is...” Spike's blush grew even hotter causing Twilight's mouth hang open in shock. “No...you didn't...”

Spike nodded slowly, his blush so visible he could burst into flames.

“Oh...Spike....I....it's just that...well...” the unicorn didn't want to outright say it was wrong. But it didn't feel right either. Her jealously also tipped the decision unfavorably, contaminating her social experiment further.

“You're not....jealous...are you?” Spike stammered, twiddling his claws.

“WHAT?! Why would I be jealous?” Twilight chuckled weakly, rubbing the back of her head with a hoof.

“Well, since we're clearing the air and all...” Spike continued. “I heard what you were doing in the bathroom last night.”

Twilight nearly choked on her coffee, her futile attempt at avoiding a spit take causing some of it to come from her nose. “WHAT?!?!”

“So, I knew how you would feel if you got between me and Apple Bloom so....Apple Bloom volunteered to get you a boyfriend...” Spike began backing away as he spoke, noticing that the unicorn was slowly approaching him. Her face bore a scowl as she loomed over him now, breathing hard and shallow.

“Spiiikkeee...”

“Thank you so much for coming, Mayor!” Rarity beamed as she opened the door of her shop for the esteemed guest of honor.

The gray maned earth pony cantered inside, still impressed as always with how immaculate things were. “Oh, spare the formalities dear!” she waved a hoof. “Now then, how can I help a friend in need, hmm?” she blinked her eyes a few times, giving a seductive sway of her flanks.

“Well Mayor...I mean...Emily...” Rarity corrected herself, “I was needing a fellow pony to help try out more of my...product as you would say. I have realized my ignorance of what I purvey and wish to rectify this grievous offense post haste.”

“Always so proper.” Emily smirked. “Very well, what did you have in mind?”

The unicorn smiled a mischievous smile. “Follow me, dear.”

Fluttershy was blushing madly as she continued to groom Minty as before. But after that awkward question the green pony proposed to her, the simple act took on a different meaning. She found herself willing to educate the pony, but the last thing she wanted to do was force herself. Not after what she had been through.

“Minty...do you want me to show you the right way?” the pegasus finally asked, worry in her eyes that she was going to damage the earth pony again.

Minty nodded slowly. “Just...be gentle...”

Fluttershy nodded in agreement, and continued her grooming duties, only this time, they were a bit more seductive. The green pony shuddered at each lick of her ear, each nibble of her neck and back. Fluttershy worked her way down Minty's spine, grooming along the way until she got to the base of her pink tail. Gently taking the appendage into her teeth, she jerked it away to reveal Minty's need, already twitching with anticipation.

Minty's eyes widened when she realized what was happening, and began to squirm slightly. She knew Fluttershy wasn't going to hurt her, but the memories were still too painful. She felt a gentle lick against her most private of areas, and shuddered. Her eyes closed as she realized that her shivering wasn't out of fear this time. Minty threw her head back and let out a moan, which made Fluttershy blush even hotter.

Noticing that the pegasi's hindquarters was now in her view, Minty decided to repay Fluttershy's kindness by returning the favor. She gently took the tail in her teeth and pulled it aside. After shaking from a few more licks from Fluttershy, she began to emulate the actions she felt.

Fluttershy's eyes widened when she felt the licks against her. Minty's surprising eagerness to learn drove her to continue her own grooming, noticing a slight taste of peppermint from the nectar that flowed forth onto her tongue. The pegasi's own sweet taste spurred Minty on, almost as if she was attempting to outdo her benefactor's kindness.

Minty shuddered again, this time more intense as she blushed. Whatever was happening to her, she didn't want it to stop. Fluttershy knew the earth pony was close, and didn't want to quit now. With a few long licks, Minty began to shake and spasm as she attempted to hold herself in place on the floor. Her bright pink tail swayed madly as Fluttershy felt the hot panting against her need. She had had her first orgasm, and Fluttershy was honored to give it to her.

“That's the right way.” Fluttershy replied, licking her lips of any residue. Minty didn't respond, and for a moment, the pegasus felt she had broken her again. She opened her mouth to say something, but only a squeak came out as Minty resumed her own attempt. She's trying to do the same to me. That's so sweet... her thoughts were drowned out by the pleasure washing through her as her tongue lolled out of her mouth. Her eyes rolled back as her orgasm hit, sending a spurt into Minty's unsuspecting face. Her back arched downwards as her head jerked up, her moans almost as quiet as her voice.

The green pony flinched at first, but continued her licks. The erratic and clumsy nature of her tongue addled by her own orgasm, kept the yellow pegasus on edge until the event had passed.

Fluttershy collapsed to the ground, panting as her muscles relaxed. She looked over her shoulder at Minty, who was blushing even more than she was.

“Sorry....” Minty glanced away.

“For what? That was wonderful. Thank you,” Fluttershy replied, her voice even calmer than normal. “It's nothing to be ashamed of, Minty.”

The green pony only nodded, her mind wandering to why Pinkie couldn't have been this nice to her.

“I am surprised at you, Spike!” Twilight frowned. “You better have not done anything to break her heart.”

“NO! I would never do something like that!” Spike shook his head. “I just didn't want you feeling left out. Getting you a boyfriend was her idea.”

“Spike...” Twilight facehoofed. “Just because I may be a tiny bit jealous of the mares in those novels, doesn't mean I'm desperate or selfish enough to hamper somepony else in their love.” There was no denying the strange feelings she got when she thought of Spike now.

“I tried to stop her, Twilight. I really did. But she insisted.” Spike tried to explain. Twilight raised a hoof, a somber expression on her face.

“Don't worry about it. Besides, if it takes care of this awkward mess, I'll give it a shot.” Twilight sat down back at the table, glancing over to the relieved dragon. “What did it fell like? You know...when you and her...” the unicorn blushed at the fact she was asking such a question.

“It was wonderful.” Spike replied, his voice having a somewhat dreamy quality as he seemed to float off of the ground at the mere thought of that magical moment.

Twilight smiled and nodded, forcing herself to be happy for her number one assistant despite her own unfounded jealously. She turned to the paper and began to read. At least some things are back to normal, she thought as she scanned the articles.

PINK PONY PERSECUTED FOR PEGASI PROBING!

Twilight spat her coffee in shock. Her eyes re-read the offending article to make sure.

Pinkamina Diane Pie was accused of the rape of a minor when reports say the filly, who will remain unnamed, was sighted hobbling away from Ponyville Park with tears in her eyes. A few eyewitness reports say they saw evidence of rape, but the filly refused any help. Townsponies that had recently learned of a similar incident involving a mysterious green mare running through the streets of Ponyville in the same condition, concluded that the two must be connected. Our sources confirmed that Pinkamina Diane Pie was involved in the rape of the green mare.

“Oh no....oh Celestia...why?!” Twilight fought back tears of frustration, her anger causing the bubble of magic holding the paper to condense until the hateful rag was nothing but a wad. It was going to take all of her knowledge to help Pinkie out of this. But she knew she had to find her before anypony else.

“TWILIGHT!” a familiar voice cried though the pounding on her door. The unicorn realized who it was, and used her magic to open the door, allowing the frantic blur of pink inside. The door slammed shut and locked behind her. “I THINK THEY'RE TRYING TO KILL ME!” Pinkie shouted as she glanced at the door to make sure she wasn't followed.

“Relax, Pinkie. I don't know what happened, but I'm going to get to the bottom of this.” Twilight looked out the window to see that there was no angry mob with torches or pitchforks. At least, not yet. Pinkie was safe for now, but for how long?

“Pinkie, I want you to hide in the basement. Don't ask questions. I know you're innocent, but until I can convince them, you've got to stay out of sight. Understand?”

Pinkie nodded, tears in her eyes.

“Good, now go!” Twilight commanded, and the pink pony rushed to the basement stairs. Twilight looked to see that there were a few angry ponies heading to Sugarcube Corner. She hoped none of them saw her come to the library.

Pinkie Pie huddled in a corner of the basement. One mistake and my life is ruined... she began to sob.

“Hey now, what's with all the crying?” a calm voice asked from the other side of the room. Pinkie recoiled in fright.

“No don't hurt me! I'm innocent!” Pinkie began failing her hooves.

“I'm not going to hurt you.” a brown earth colt appeared from the shadows. “In fact, maybe I can help you.”