A Unicorn's Red Despair

I awoke happily on my bed. I wore the finest silk robes and an eyemask to cover my eyes, all made by me. I felt great after my decision the day before. I finally decided I loved Twilight, and there was nothing that made me happier. The only thing that worried me was a tiny bit...big. Did Twilight love me as well?

It was a question I pondered as I yawned, pushing my eyesmask from my eyes. But as I stared on, the light of the sun hurt my eyes, making me squint. It took only a few more seconds before I adjusted and looked out my window.

"Oh, what a beautiful day." I sighed happily. Birds sang and chirped happily. The melody of the morning made me even happier than what the love made me feel.

I felt hapiness flow through me. It brought shivers across my body. I'd never, ever woken up this happy before. I felt this day would be perfect. Instead of waiting for sunset, I thought over a number of things I could do with Twilight for the day. It would be a date for me, and a hang out for her. It was a win-win, secret situation.

Getting off my bed slowly, I used my magic to place my clothes and mask into a drawer. I started on my hair and my eyes, putting on eyeliner, eyeshadow and some lipstick. I didn't want to look too attractive. I wanted every event to play out perfectly. Soon I was going to reveal my love for her.

When I reached Twilight's house, I knocked twice on the door. Standing on all four legs that were shaking slightly, I took a deep breath and walked inside Twilight's library. She was like me, wanting to keep things neat and organized. Only my creative room was as clean as can be, with ideas laying all about, and new cloths to weave together. Twilight sped to me and gave me a hug that lasted for about a minute. I broke it and kissed her lightly on the cheek. As I expected, her eyes flushed a light red.

"What was that?" Twilight asked sheepishly. I giggled.

"A kiss on the cheek, of course."

"I know, but why did you give it?"

"It's a polite way to say hello after a hug. It's best when it comes from a friend." Twilight giggled nervously after I said that. She probably thought it was something else. And I liked that. She was on the verge of liking me. All she needed was to make up her mind. Twi really seemed confused. This day was going to get better and better, I could tell.

*Back to Twilight

  Twilight had Spike send the scroll, and she walked to the window to gaze outside. Spike felt an aura emanating from Twilight, an aura that held love and happiness. It covered her like an unseen veil that any pony could feel. He wasn't sure what Twilight chose, but the faint smile on her face made him lean on a certain one.

"Well, what did you choose?" Spike asked with a smile. Twilight continued staring out the window and smiled more. Her smile widened, and cute dimples formed on her face.

"I chose to be with Rarity. I love her, Spike…and nothing can compare to what I feel for her. I don't care what any pony says. I love a mare, which may be a crime, but love is still love. I'd fight for it." Twilight gasped when the rain stopped, and the clouds began to clear. Dawn was barely breaking through. Twilight ran to her door and looked back.

"Don't follow me, Spike. I have to go this alone. Although…I'm seeing the girls first before I take my leave for Rarity." Twilight ran away and Spike waved goodbye as she ran down the road and out of sight. He yawned and went to his small bed.

"What a night," Spike said tired. "Time for dreams in the day." He fell asleep, sucking on his purple claw.

Twilight ran to Fluttershy's house first, for she was a little far from other ponies. Twilight knocked only once before Fluttershy pulled her in quickly, and shut the door.

"What's wrong, Fluttershy?" Twilight asked. The yellow pegasus led Twilight into another room, where every pony but Rarity stood with anxious faces. Twilight giggled nervously.

"Heh, heh…may I ask…what's going on?"

"What's going on? What's going on?" Rainbow Dash yelled. "You're in love with another mare!" Twilight gulped.

"How'd…how'd you know?"

Fluttershy flew next to Twilight and landed.

"I saw Rarity kiss you. I was walking ducklings to a pond, but I hid behind a bush and watched the events take place. Sorry about Rainbow. She's a little pushy because she mistook what I told her." Fluttershy put her attention angrily on Rainbow Dash. Rainbow scoffed.

"Fine, whatever. But it's still a bad thing for a mare to love a mare. I've heard the stories…I just…I don't want you to…" Rainbow sniffled and coughed, showing she wasn't going to cry, although her wet eyes proved her wrong.

"Aw, look at Dashie. Is miss tough actually gonna cry?" Apple Jack joked, Rainbow sniffled and shook her head.

"No! Of course not! I just got dust in my eyes, that's all."

"Admit that you don't want Twilight to end up like that mare in the story."

"Okay! Guilty as charged. I love you lots, Twilight. I don't want anything happening to you at all. Rarity as well. We all want the best for you. But about that story…" The five discussed the past events that occurred and the story of two mares. They learned the full version from Twilight. At the end of the conversation, Rainbow Dash flew into the air, hitting her hooves together.

"Okay! So we know that if history is replaying itself in some way…one pony is going to die, and the other is going to vanish forever. How about we fight this army? I mean, it can't be that hard with the Elements of Harmony."

"You misunderstand, Rainbow," Twilight started. "Those are safely kept with Princess Celestia now. And this army is Canterlot's royal stallion and colt militia. They are highly trained in fighting, although a war hasn't been waged in years, maybe millennia ago."

"I don't think we should fight," Fluttershy interrupted. Every pony turned to her. She gulped and looked down. "Um, I think we should just talk things over with the ponies if they do know, and the army since they do as well. Love is love, and I see nothing wrong with it. Love is what makes every pony happy. I love animals, and that makes me happy. I love my friends, and that makes me happy."

"So we're just going to preach to them?" Twilight shrugged.

"No preaching, just a simple, yet powerful speech. Love is a strong thing that resides in every pony's heart. Without it, we'd be black of heart. But instead of dealing with this situation the natural way, every pony is just making it worse. Just because a mare likes a mare doesn't mean it'll corrupt nature, and action must be taken. You just have to understand what those ponies feel and accept it. I'm still sad after I heard what their own parents did to them."

"I understand," Twilight said with a smile. "So what do we do?" Rainbow flew up again and punched her hooves twice like a fighter.

"We use Fluttershy's plan first. But before that, we have to get you to Rarity. We want you to get there as safe as possible." Apple Jack said happily. Twilight giggled and smiled with a lot of happiness.

"Thank you so much. I don't know how to thank you girls."

"You don't have to. That's what friends are for. We'll be with you all the way. A true friend, or true friends, stay with some pony because they respect every decision they make, although it may be weird or wrong. A true friend will stick their life out until the end for that pony. We are willing to put our lives on the line for both you and Rarity. We've accepted you, regardless what path you chose, and now we follow you, protecting you as friends should." Apple Jack said proudly.

"Don't forget about the party we're going to throw! Actually, I'm going to throw the party for the happy couple once everything is done! But of course," Pinkie cleared her throat. "This is still a serious situation." Rainbow flew into the air again, punching her hooves together.

"This is going to be awesome! Next stop, Rarity's house!"