“Today will be the day. I promise myself today I will confess to Lyra my affection. You can do it Bon Bon.” A beige earth pony declared as she fixing her blue, pink, striped mane as she stood looking at her reflection in her full length mirror.
The mirror, as well as most of the walls in the bedroom she called home, was littered with dozens of photos of an aquamarine unicorn. Bon Bon was in a few of them as well but those pictures were less natural and posed. Most of the pictures were candid shot Bon Bon captured herself, without the knowledge of the unicorn. Despite their lack of focus and the occasional presence of the bush Bon Bon had hidden in, these were the the mares favorites.
Three photos were taped to the ceiling above the bed. These Bon Bon treasured above all else. The first was a picture of the pair the day they moved in to their small house. Bon Bon had pulled Lyra close as they stood in the empty living room waiting for the shot to be taken. The second was of Lyra at her last birthday party. She had chocolate on her face after eating half the box of candy Bon Bon made specially for her. The final picture was Lyra asleep in bed. Eyes closed mouth slightly agape, a drop of drool. She was so adorable when she slept. Bon Bon smiled looking up at them, think about each magical moment with the unicorn.
*Knock knock knock*
The soft tapping on her door snapped the earth mare back to reality.
“Bon Bon, you awake yet.” The voice made Bon Bon tingle. “It turns out I’m going out of town tonight. I know you wanted to try out that new restaurant together, but we’ll have to try some other time. I got roped into doing a charity performance in Manehatten. I think we’re raising money for an animal hospital. I should be back tomorrow night.” Lyra’s voice was cheerful she loved doing things for charity.
“Oh that’s wonderful. Have a good time and leave me the name of the charity I would love to make a donation.” Tears poured down Bon Bon’s muzzle as she spoke with false cheer for her friend.
Everything was ruined now. Even if she could move the reservation, which was unlikely to say the least, today was a special day for her. The pair had been living together for exactly one year. Bon Bon had called to make the reservation three months ago and still had to offer a handsome bribe to ensure they would have a table tonight. Two hundred bits were now gone with nothing to show. She went to her closet and opened it up to see the dress she commissioned from Rarity specifically for the occasion, another hundred and fifty bits. At least she could still wear it when she concocted another scheme to confess her feelings.
Wiping the last of her tears away Bon Bon retreated to her bed. There wasn’t a reason for her to do anything today with Lyra out of town. She stared at the ceiling for twenty minutes, once again admiring her pictures. Suddenly she had an idea.
She left her room and began to scan the house. She checked every room of the house before stopping outside Lyra’s bedroom.
“Lyra have you left yet?” She waited giddy at the silence that greeted her.
Bon Bon barged into the empty room and made a mad dash for the closet. She noticed the empty cage that that usually housed the squirrel Lyra secretly kept as a pet. She didn’t let it hold her attention, she was on a mission. She found her target easily, the unicorn mare didn’t own too many dresses. It was a short, frilly, pink dress. It wasn’t really Lyra’s style, but it just looked so cute on her when she would wear it. Bon Bon carefully took the dress and quickly retreated to her own room. She placed Lyra’s dress on the bed and made her way to the closet. She took a moment to set her own dress out next to Lyra’s. Heading back to the closed she entered it completely.
The closet was dark and small, but only if you didn’t look too closely. IF however you knew to remove the false back, as only Bon Bon did, you would find it was twice that size. This extra space housed only one object, a life size plush replica of Lyra. Bon Bon grabbed the doll and dragged it out into her bedroom. With the utmost care she slid her friends dress onto her toy before setting it near the door.
“Oh Lyra you naughty girl, trying to peek at me while I’m dressing. Shame on you.” Bon Bon spoke with fake surprise as she set the doll out into the hall.
It took a few minutes for the earth pony get into her dress. If only she were a unicorn like her beloved Lyra she could dress herself effortlessly. When she finished she stepped out into the hall.
“Oh Lyra, I just called the restaurant it seems they lost our reservation. Don’t worry though I will prepare us a lovely dinner for two at home.” She placed the doll on her back and carried it to the dining room as she spoke. Leaving it on a chair as she made her way to the attached kitchen.
“Don’t worry about it. I prefer watching you wiggle your flank while you cook anyway sweet thing.” Bon Bon was well practiced in imitating and throwing her voice. If anypony else was around they would have thought the doll was talking in Lyra’s voice. Some might assume it was actually Lyra.
“Oh stop. You know how I get when you talk dirty to me like that. I’ll have dinner ready in about ten minutes.” The earth pony said in a fit of giggles.
Bon Bon quickly set to work making spaghetti for two. Taking extra care to shake her rump at the doll as she moved about the kitchen. When she finished she carried a large tray containing two plates, two glasses, and a bottle of wine. She gave the doll a plate and poured wine in its glass before treating herself.
Bon Bon ate and drank in silence till most of her food was gone before giving the doll a stern glare.
“Lyra I went through all that trouble to make dinner and you haven’t even touched it.” Having already finished her own she took the dolls glass of wine and downed it in one gulp before continuing. “At least I see you enjoyed the wine; it was an expensive bottle.”
“I’m sorry baby, the food looks good but you’re so sweet it spoiled my appetite. The wine was good and now I’m feeling a little frisky. Put my food in the fridge and meet me in the bedroom in five minutes sweet drops.” Once again Lyra’s voice seemed to come from the plush.
Bon Bon cleared the table and put the extra plate of spaghetti in the fridge. She felt a little dizzier than a single glass of win should permit. She retrieved the plush from its chair and carried it gently to her bedroom.
She placed “Lyra” on the bed and snuggled close before kissing up and down her neck. After a few minutes of this she got off the bed and stood, looking lovingly into the dolls eyes. She then began a slow strip tease. It lasted about ten minutes and ended when she threw her wadded up dress into the corner of the room.
She returned to the bed and undressed the plush carefully hanging the dress on the back of the bedroom door. She returned to kissing the dolls neck and nibbling its ears. When she was finally satisfied Bon Bon snuggled the toy tight.
“I love you Lyra.” She whispered in its ear before drifting off into a drunken slumber.
*Knock Knock*
“Bon Bon, I thought I said you don’t have to knock.”
The cream colored mare was standing outside the door, smiling to herself before entering. Lyra’s room seemed hallowed recently. Most of her prized possessions that once littered the shelves were all absent as of late. Bon Bon wondered where they had gone for a moment, before looking over to her love. She was still in bed staring at the ceiling.
“Lyra, I made breakfast. Would you care to join me?” Bon Bon gave the unicorn pleading eyes.
“It would be my honor sweetie.” Was Lyra’s reply.
The pair made their way to the kitchen, Bon Bon leading the way. When they arrived at the table the earth pony pulled out her love’s seat and helped her in.
“You’re too kind to me. I love you Bon Bon.” The unicorn said looking down at her oatmeal.
“I love you two Lyra.” Bon Bon was blushing as she replied. She had dreamed of moments like this since she met the unicorn. It was everything she imagined and more.
When breakfast was finished, Bon Bon cleared the table while Lyra read the morning paper. When Bon Bon finished they both made their way to the couch to snuggle. Bon Bon cooed softly as she pressed herself against Lyra. This was bliss.
“Oh Lyra, I’ve never been happier. When I’m with you I’m the happiest mare in Equestria.” Bon Bon whispered in the unicorns ear.
“Luna I have to thank you again for letting me into your bed. Last night was amazing. Best in my life maybe.” Lyra’s voice called.
Bon Bon stood and walked to the window confused. The voice sounded like it came from outside. She pulled the window open and was confused by what she saw. Sitting at the cafe across the street was Lyra and another pony, though familiar, Bon Bon couldn’t recall meeting. She turned back to the couch and Lyra was still there. Lyra’s laugh came from outside. Bon Bon looked outside again, Lyra was sitting and laughing with the other pony. Bon Bon glanced back to the couch, Lyra was still there but she suddenly looked dirty. At the cafe Lyra was getting to demonstrate a dance move or something. Back on the couch Lyra was dull and motionless. Bon Bon was getting dizzy from moving her head back and forth. She ran back to the couch.
“Lyra are you okay? You don’t look so good.” Bon Bon's heart was racing, she was panicked.
The unicorn just stared blankly back at her.
“Speak to me Lyra, please! I’m scared.” The earth mare sobbed fighting back tears.
Bon Bon wiped the tears from her eyes and looked at the unicorn. It wasn’t Lyra, just a doll. A plush doll, hoof stitched as an exact replica of Lyra. She made it, but it never left her closet unless Lyra went out of town. Why was it here? Suddenly everything came back to her. Lyra seeing her room. Luna, the princess friend of Lyra’s, retrieving some things for a sleepover; and Bon Bon deciding it was a good chance to play with her toy.
“I must have gotten too carried away this time. I need to give you a good scrubbing before Lyra gets back tomorrow. It's a good thing I heard her, or this could have gotten really bad when she came home.” Bon Bon spoke to herself as she carried the doll back to her room. She stopped dead in the hall remembering what Lyra said to Luna. “SHE SLEPT WITH ANOTHER MARE!”
Bon Bon was in tears again. The love of her life told another mare she had given her the best night of her life. She always hoped Lyra might tell her that. What would she do now? An idea hit her. She would follow them. She knew they were going to Baltimare today. She would go and ruin their trip, and hopefully break the new couple up. Lyra was hers even if she didn’t know it yet.
Author's Note
This chapter makes more sense if you read Luna's Lessons. Its a set up for the next chapter I plan to write over their.
