Buck Your Books!
Pinkamena Diane Pie, the premiere party pony, was always willing to make another pony smile. She was the epitome of insanity but in the safe way. Her ideas usually consisted of making a party to solve a problem or some weird esoteric method of removing pests. She was a bright star in a small town, her smile shining the darkness away.
Lately, the same pink pony has been dealing with her own sorrow. Her friends have been finding their special some-ponies, and that has left her unable to enjoy her usual routines with her gal pals. Since her mood has been sullen by the romantic uprisings her friends have been leading, the owners of the bakery she works at have given her a day off to help her mood recover.
The cakes have viewed the unusually sad pony as an extended member of their family. She has usually been known to make plenty of mishaps and mistakes while on the job, still her passion for baking and the pursuit of making other ponies happy keeps her hired. They have gotten used to the quirks of the snack happy pink pony. Pinkie Pie will always be some-pony they admire and respect.
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Pinkie Pie dreaded a day off. She loved baking and enjoyed seeing the smiles of her customers. The only issue has been that lately she hasn't been smiling herself due to her friends sudden interest in spending time with their lovers and not with her.
It started with Rainbow Dash, her 'bestest' friend in all the universe. The rainbow maned pegasus was one of the few ponies who could deal with Pinkie Pie for more than five minutes at a time without wanting to launch her into next year. They have grown closer over time and even Pinkie's obsession almost evolved into love. Before she was able to even begin expressing her growing fondness for the speedster, her other friend, Fluttershy, decided to snag her with her feminine wiles and 'shy' charm. I am not just being a jealous jealousy pants... I can swear Fluttershy did it to spite me. Alright, maybe she didn’t, but still why Dashie? She could have been with Big Mac or some other pony.
When Pinkie Pie had received the invitation to their wedding it really hit her right in the feels. She wasn't going to let it affect her too much, but the lack of Dashie in her life was making her empty. They used to go pranking together and doing other gags, as long as it was in good fun. She never had a moment where they hung out and it wasn't enjoyable. Since the wedding Fluttershy has been even more possessive of the speedster. They go to butterfly migrations, Wonderbolt events, and picnics together. It was just aggravating to the pink pony.
Still, Pinkie Pie was happy for them. It isn't every day two ponies find their one and only. The issue was that they were spending too much time together; not enough Pinkie time was had. So she decided to forget the two passionate and privately living pegasi. She had other friends who weren't married to each other.
Applejack was always up for some fun if she had free time. She usually would be hanging with Rainbow Dash too but the farm mare recently had been seen with Rarity. They swear up and down the lanes that they aren't dating. Still, Pinkie knew the opposite was true as well. Even with them 'not dating' they were usually busy doing things that involved one another, leaving Pinkie to be out four ponies to spend time with. So Pinkie was left with just one pony she considered her very best friend.
Twilight Sparkle, the lavender alicorn princess. She was always in her library if not busy attending to royal duties in Canterlot. Her ascension had been tough for every-pony, and her somewhat crush that lasted a week had made her bitter about relationships. Ever since they found out that Flash was a colt-cuddler and was more into Shining Armor than the young princess, it was hard to get Twilight out of the library.
Still, Pinkie Pie needed to hang out with some-pony. So, if Twilight wasn't willing to leave then she was going to stay in there with her. No longer would she let anything stop her from hanging with some-pony. So she set off to the library and wasn't going to let anything crush her resolve.
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Twilight had become a hermit since Flash had rejected her. It was embarrassing for her. She thought he was into her because some alternate reality version of him was. The usually logical pony forgot that alternate universes are not always representative of the universe from which one originated. She hadn't asked him out right away, it happened when Rainbow Dash had married Fluttershy. The wedding was the perfect romantic moment to ask some-pony out. Her timing would have been perfect, if the usually flirty stallion hadn't just been messing around. He didn't know she was into him, he was just being friendly.
Since then she has been in her library and usually with a face in a book, furthering her studies of magic. She had still been accompanied by Spike who has been taking good care of her. Still, even with Spike there it wasn't helpful that her other friends had decided to 'not date'. Why is every pony finding love besides me? Wait. Love is useless. I mean sure, if two ponies find their true love, that’s great, but still. Who would want to date me? I could make a checklist of things I can do and see if it can equate to qualities needed for being a good mate. She gave up that pointless pursuit as she heard some knocking, interrupt her depressing thoughts.
Spike had been angry with the current situation. His owner and 'friend' had been making work harder than ever. It was not fun being a baby dragon when the pony you live with is constantly flipping out over the smallest of things. If Twilight, his owner, isn’t flipping out, then she is reading all day and night. He’s had to remind her to shower before, it wasn't fun. He heard knocking at the door, and that eased his mind. Finally some-pony to visit her, now I can probably go spend time with Rarity. I just wish she wasn't always busy with Applejack... They have been busy lately. I hope they aren't... Stop thinking like that Spike... Just because Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy are married doesn't mean the other girls will be into each other.
He heard his grumpy owner cry out for him to open the door. He decided he was just going to let whoever was unfortunate enough to want to come to the library today deal with the emotionally unstable alicorn. His elation was short lived as the annoyingly joyful party pony stood in the doorway.
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"Hey Spike! Where is Twilight? Is she inside... Oh, I bet she is inside reading a superific book right? Can I come in? I think I should come in... Let me in!" She shouted out while rambling. Her excitement was unable to be contained; it was pouring from her very depths.
"Umm' sure. Hey, why don't you come in while I go out." His statement was followed by him running off. He didn't want to be there during the massive shit storm that would undoubtedly arise from the logical princess being bothered by the insane baker.
Pinkie Pie decided to not ponder on his words and just enter. Today was her day with Twilight, and nothing was going to get in her way. She was going to have some fun and possibly get something more. I might win me a special some-pony. I mean, if all our other friends are dating, then that means we should date, it makes so much sense. Pinkie Pie you are very smart.
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Twilight was deep in reading, she hadn't bothered asking Spike who was at the door. She didn't care as long as no one disrupted her studies. She had no intention of skipping out on studying to spend time with any-pony. The noises of some-pony walking up the stairs made Twilight aware of a presence that wasn't her pet dragon.
Pinkie Pie opened her door and smiled brightly, "Hey Twilight, it's Pinkie time." Her bright mood was suddenly hit when she noticed the alicorn not giving her any indication of paying an iota of attention. "Twilight... HELLO!" Her voice escalated in the silence that was exuding from the princess.
"Pinkie... no offense, but I just want to read my book today." Her eyes barely left her book, otherwise she would have seen the hurt look that spread across the pink pony's face. She kept reading until she noticed a hoof slap the book out of her's and a voice pierce her inattentive mind.
"Twilight! Buck your book! I have no other pony to hang with and I am not going to let some stupid book stop me from hanging with one of my best friends." She was almost in tears, being rejected for a book was about all she could stand. "Please... I don't want to spend my day alone." Her tone softened as she started sniffling. Being an over emotional physics defying pony had it's drawbacks.
Twilight never would have expected such actions from Pinkie Pie. The princess of friendship was unsure of how to proceed given the current dilemma she faced. She could surely just wave a hoof at her friend and reject her. That would lead to Twilight being able to read a book; however, that would also lead to possibly losing the last not paired up friend she had.
Pinkie Pie decided to wait no longer and just tackle Twilight to the ground, wanting her friend to see the despair in the pink pony's face. "Look... I know I’m always smiling and trying to make others happy. I just try to push the pain aside, but I can't just ignore my own needs and you can't ignore yours." Her tone was unlike the usually happy go lucky Pinkie Pie, it had the pain and depression reeling through it. "Now you can again choose to hang out with your friend, or reject me for a stupid book... what will you do?"
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Spike was already off in search of Rarity. The dragon had an immense crush on the most refined mare in Ponyville. It wasn't as big of a secret as he thought. Most every-pony knew besides Rarity. While she pretended not to know to spare his feelings. He was certain that, with time, he would be able to win the mare over, it was just painful waiting for her to feel the same.
So, with a goal in mind he had ran to the Carousel Boutique where he was greeted with a sign on the locked door. "Dear customers I have gone... on a retreat with my FRIEND Applejack and I will not be able to work for the week. Upon my return I shall work double time to get your orders ready, until then, please be patient." He looked at the sign and wondered to himself about the all caps word in it. Why does Rarity need to let others know about being friends with Applejack? It's not like ponies think they are a couple... wait... nah, Rarity is into stallions, or male dragons. Wait! what will I do today since Rarity isn't in town? Maybe I could go visit Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy... I can get my jabs in on Dash being 'collared'. I mean, it's not like she will beat me up right?
With that, he set onward with his suicide mission of instigating a mare who was already ticked off with the constant jokes. He didn't know he was walking into a death trap, he just had ignorance guiding him to his doom.
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Pinkie Pie had a big smile on her face. She was in the middle of an awkward and very passionate hug that she forced upon Twilight when the mare chose correctly. "You won't regret it one bit. Pinkie time is the best time... Especially since I get to share it with a beautiful princess." She forgot that the inward thoughts were private and may make the other pony uncomfortable. She hoped that Twilight didn't catch on, she slowly released her from the hug and kept her smile.
Twilight had to do a mental check. Pinkie Pie called me beautiful... no way would she think a plain mare like me is beautiful... What if she does? I mean, can I like her back? She is kind of cute and perky, but... I don't even know if I am into mares. Oh! Maybe I can find out the logical way. I shall pretend to go on this outing for her sake, while using this opportunity to figure out my feelings. Perfect! Twilight this will be awesome... note to self, don't hang out with Rainbow Dash so much. Not like I can anyways... hey she stopped hugging me, and I was enjoying it. Well, I guess I can put that into the list of things that might make me like Pinkie... she hugs well. "Really, spending time with me means that much to you? I am flattered Pinkie Pie." Her tone was of genuine joy, glad she meant so much to some-pony. She had been feeling down as of late, and that just made her smile. Okay calm down Twilight. You’re getting too giddy and might lead her on if you find you aren't into her. Play it cool and don't let kind words make you forget to stay objective.
"Of Course! I always enjoy spending time with you." Her body almost shot forward again but her insanity was kept in check. I can't just hug Twilight like that again. I need to stay calm and not show how into her I am. Wait, why am I into her? Oh well, I am. Pinkie Pie didn't need further convincing. Thinking wasn't a Pinkie thing, her mind worked differently than most ponies. She was able to access the higher wisdom of gods and goddesses, all while remaining a ditz. It was her secret of being Pinkie Pie.
"Well gosh Pinkie, if I had known that, maybe I wouldn't have locked myself in the library and just read books all day. Actually, maybe I would have still. I haven't been the best of company to be honest." She said, pawing at the ground. Suddenly it felt as if she was a filly and was in trouble.
"Oh don't worry about it. We have today, let's make the most of it shall we? I bet we can have a super duper extra special time if we try... and who knows... maybe it doesn't just have to be a one day thing." She finished softly before glomping her friend and smiling. "Now let's go... the world awaits us."
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"Did you have to hit him that hard? You are bigger than he is." A canary mare spoke while admonishing her wife. Fluttershy had been married to Rainbow Dash for about two weeks now and it was a mixed bag. There were great moments but also there was that minor issue of the cyan mare being a pain at times.
"He was taunting me, he was practically begging me to do it Shy." Rainbow Dash wasn't in the mood for being talked to like that. In her mind he was asking for a flank kicking. She was minding her own business, spending time with her lovely mare, when all of a sudden Spike was at the helm of a verbal attack. "Plus, he is right you know... I do seem to take orders from you and that isn't a pleasant thought, my love." She said in mock sadness.
"Oh my... I am so wicked, how could I ever make it up to you?" Her tone mock apologetic while being sultry. She moved closer to the cyan mare and was about to start something that wasn't meant for others to see.
A knock on the door stopped any further progression and a loud, "Oh come on!” was shouted by the mare that was anticipating a good time.
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"So why are we at Fluttershy's cottage Pinkie?" Twilight asked while knocking again. She wasn't sure what the Pink mare had planned, but it was hopefully something that would be worth the effort of leaving the library and getting groomed. She had to get ready and bathe, I could have sworn I caught Pinkie Pie watching me... nah, even so it is both in the positive and negative column. I like that she appreciates my form, but would be creeped that she was into voyeurism.
"You’ll see." Was all she was willing to let out. She had wanted to spend time with a married couple, to see how being with another pony would be like. She had also hoped seeing Rainbow Dash happy with Fluttershy would help her be more okay with not spending time with her super best friend.
The door opened and a blushing Fluttershy answered softly "Oh hey... it's you girls... come on in." She offered without fearing any danger from possible threats or odd occurrences. Fluttershy had no reason to fear anymore, she had her wife and protector inside waiting to unleash hell on anything that made the timid mare cry.
Pinkie Pie just followed the shy mare inside while Twilight was cautiously entering, observing Fluttershy's new moxie. I mean, does she trust Rainbow Dash that much to keep her safe? If I was in trouble, would Pinkie keep me safe... or I her? Her thoughts ceased to flow when she walked inside.
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Rainbow Dash was angry that her 'play time’ with her wife had been cancelled due to visitors. It wasn't like the world was ending, but she hated having to cancel play time. It was her house and her wife, if she wanted to play then she would play. "Who's there Shy?" She asked while not moving from her spot on the couch. Her wings were ready to flare in attempt to intimidate any-pony who trespassed.
"It's us silly filly." Said the overjoyed pink prankster. "So, Rainbow Dash... How is the married life treating ya?" Her tone both inquisitive and teasing. She was shocked when the rainbow maned pony had gripped her into a hug.
"Pinkie Pie, it's so good to see you buddy. I was almost about to destroy Sugar Cube Corner if I didn't see you leave it." She was honestly unsure whether she would have actually done it, but the sentiment was as genuine as the emotion displayed. "I am doing fine and I see you are doing good yourself?" She winked and let go of the hug. Her eyes went to Twilight and she wondered if they were here because of relationship problems or if they just wanted to hang.
"You just hugged me and were being emotional... HELP CHANGELING!" Pinkie Pie punched Rainbow Dash and started to run out but was stopped by Twilight's magic. She flailed in the air and was about to cry in fear.
"Ouch! Pinkie, what the hay?" Rainbow Dash quickly became angry and was ready to beat the tar out of her deranged friend. "Why did you hit me like that for?" Her face becoming red with anger and she snorted.
"Umm' I think I know why she did that Rainbow Dash." Twilight was chuckling inwardly because of how funny the scene was. Though it lead her to wonder how being married could change some-pony? Rainbow Dash is showing emotion, she doesn't seem to care about being tough or brave as a facade. She seems at peace and just happy to be herself. I wonder if it’s because of being married or just because of Fluttershy herself being the partner?
After the misunderstanding was excused, the four ponies had a nice conversation about life and love. They had asked some not too personal questions about the pegasi's married life. They all shared some laughs at embarrassing stories and at the end of their conversation the two visiting ponies had excused themselves from their friend's home.
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Pinkie Pie had more excitement planned. She was sure Twilight was smiling, and that made her happy. "So, Twilight... wasn't that nice? I was scared at first, because I thought changelings had gotten Rainbow Dash, but it seems she is just so happy that she doesn't have to hide herself." Her mile a minute talks had always annoyed others but Twilight was chuckling.
"Oh Pinkie... you are so adorable." She absentmindedly blurted out. She noticed her slip and blushed. "I mean it's just. I think it's kind of funny that you would suspect Rainbow Dash of being a changeling and all." Her attempt to cover up was failing hard.
"Hey Twilight... " Pinkie Pie became silent before pushing her friend gently with one hoof "You're it." Her voice shrilled with excitement and she ran off.
"Pinkie Pie..." she started laughing. I am having fun... fun with Pinkie Pie... this is amazing. I am definitely putting this on my positive column. I am so going to get her. With that thought she ran off after her friend, who was slowly becoming more than that.
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After an hour of both of them just running around and tagging each other in the park and surrounding areas, they had decided to just relax and eat some lunch. "I’m paying for our lunch Twilight." Pinkie Pie had bits for the day, she had figured she would show Twilight that if anything was to occur she would be in good and reasonably well off hooves.
Twilight frowned, "I am sorry I didn't bring any bits or anything." What happened next made her heart thump and her mind to almost drift into unwanted places.
Pinkie Pie lifted her friend's chin up and met eyes with her "You brought yourself, that is all I could ever ask for. I don't mind paying since I know that my bits aren't going to be wasted, but well spent." It wasn't a tone of Pinkie Pie, but of a pony who was ready to not let opportunity slip.
"Pinkie..." The alicorn was almost trembling with... what? Desire... love... what am I feeling right now, I never thought I could feel this way for her... suddenly it's like I am crushing on Pinkie Pie... if I don't calm down I might weird her out.
"Twilight, I may not be a prince... but I can sure be your knight." Pinkie Pie's face was moving closer to Twilight's, their lips, now almost touching, just as a baby dragon decided it was time for interrupting.
"Hey girls... so what you both up to?" Asked an oblivious baby dragon with a shiner marking the spot that he had been hit earlier for his off-clawed comments. "Whoa you two are close... I am not interrupting something am I?" He asked as he eyed the scene suspiciously.
Pinkie leaned in to Twilight's ear and, with a seductive and humorous tone, whispered "I guess I shall have to slay this dragon, my princess." Before rushing off to tackle Spike playfully. "Nope... nothing interrupted, actually we were just about to get lunch if you want to join us?" She offered while giving Spike a noogie.
Twilight's face was apple red. Her eyes were widened by the realization of what just happened. She almost kissed me... She was going to kiss me. I’ve never been kissed before, she was going to be my first kiss. Wait, did she just ... whisper something seductively in my ear or am I just losing it? I mean, days locked up in a room reading books might have warped my mind. I need to be logical about all this. I can't give into insanity. I sure won't let my mind wander and trick me. I was either about to be kissed or I absolutely misinterpreted everything. If only Spike had friends or things to do. Wait, why is his eye all marked. She tried to calm down before she tried asking Spike about his 'cutie mark' that adorned his eye. "Spike... what happened to your eye?" Her tone was of concern, even if she was annoyed at the interruption of a possible kiss.
Spike was wrestling off an overtly playful Pinkie Pie, and had to wait for her to get bored before answering. Luckily, the pink party pony decided she was bored and leaped off while hopping towards Twilight. "Well... I mean I kind of made some jokes at Rainbow Dash's expense and she wasn't too kind about it." He said in an ‘I kind of deserved it’ tone.
Pinkie Pie got close to Twilight and whispered in her ear, "Let's get some lunch and we can chat when Spike decides to rush off as he usually does." She said, wanting to hurry this along. She had to get some food in her and the mare she was having a day off with. The annoying dragon aside, things were going well.
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Lunch had been a treat, even if Spike was complaining about what he could and couldn’t get. Usually Twilight would spend whatever bits she wanted to feed the dragon, being a princess wasn't without its benefits. She had enjoyed the perks, but was afraid of how comfortable her life had gotten because of it.
She didn't want to waste Pinkie's bits on her dragon. She shouldn't rely on Pinkie to help take care of her pet. She was shocked at Pinkie's gesture of allowing him to order whatever he wanted, but Twilight stopped him from accepting. She wasn't going to let Spike become greedy again.
After the back and forth of arguing between the owner and pet they decided on what they would get and they all ate peacefully. Pinkie Pie had been enjoying the back and forth and even chuckled. Her hoof slipped onto Twilight's and noticed the princess never backed away or shook it off. It was light but rather intimate for a public display, considering they weren't dating.
Still, once lunch had ended and sure enough, Spike wanted to find something to entertain himself with. So he tracked down the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who were staying with Big Mac on the farm. This let two ponies with growing, yet unsure feelings alone again.
"Hey Twilight... I have some funnerific things planned, but I don't know if you want to keep hanging out. We spent all morning together, and that was amazing. I just don't want to hog you all day if you have other plans." Her voice was unreadable and she wasn't going to show any emotion, she wasn't going to keep company by guilt.
"Well Pinkie... I... don't want this day to stop." Her tone was a bit soft and yet yearning. She was met with a hoof slowly tracing down the side of her face.
"Silly filly, this day won't stop regardless if I am in it or not. Time doesn't work that way, but... if you want to hang out more..." Her tone got soft and she was ready to finalize her intent. "I want you to lead the way. I had the morning planned and we enjoyed it, I can't just keep being the leader now can I?" She said while their muzzles barely touched. Pinkie was jumping with joy inside, the anticipation was gripping her.
"But... I’m boring Pinkie," was all she said before she was about to turn away and run from not having anything she could consider objectively fun for them to do.
"No... you are not boring, and I believe in you Twilight... don't run from this because you are unsure. Embrace the fear and fight through it. If this even has a remote chance of being something more than friendship... you need to put in effort too." She was ready to lose it. She heard of dominant and submissive roles in relationships, but she didn't want that. She wanted an equal relationship where both put in work. Wait... what am I trying to do with Twilight? She is a princess. Even if she wanted me, she has her royal duties... silly Pinkie Pie... you really messed up.
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The day which was almost ended instead got extended. The two ponies continued to enjoy each other's company. It wasn't as if they were desperate for each other or even in love, but they were feeling new emotions and wanting to have more. Twilight suggested they go to Canterlot to visit the princess. It wasn't much, but she felt like it would not be as lame as reading books.
"So Twilight, you sure you want to pay for the train tickets? I mean, I was kind of hoping to pay for the day, since you know ..." Her voice a bit unsure of what she even thought. It was customary to pay for dates, but for friends hanging out there was no precedence. Wait, are we friends or are we more? Better not ask and just let Twilight decide. I already laid the Pinkie card on the table. Best card in any game of roulette if you ask me. Maybe I’m thinking of dice... oh well!
"Pinkie, I am really grateful that you paid for lunch, but this was my idea, and I want to pay your way." She said with finality. She had started this day wanting nothing to do but read books and have it end quickly. Now she wants this day to last forever in case it was a dream. "Please... I want to show you I can put in effort too." Her voice softer as she nuzzled the pink pony.
"Okie Dokie Lokie!" Pinkie's face beamed, she was excited again. Twilight wants this... she actually wants this. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us.
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The train took three hours to get to Canterlot, with three hours to kill, Pinkie and Twilight had enough time to talk and maybe do more. Pinkie Pie was sharing a cart with Twilight, it was a fancy cart too. The one bed, though, wasn't on purpose, and lunch was making them sleepy. The food alone wouldn't have done it. the play time prior though was what caused the sudden feeling of wanting to nap.
Twilight slowly made her way to the bed and laid on it, moving to the side and giving space for Pinkie to join her. "Let's just nap, I don't feel like waiting three hours on a train with nothing to do." Her tone was semi inviting and somewhat tired. Her yawn was what set the reality in for them.
"Alright, Pinkie Pie snuggle time." Her bright voice was stifled by her need to rest. She joined the alicorn for a nap and was surprised by a wing being wrapped around her pink body. She didn't speak, she nuzzled up to her 'friend' and kissed her forehead gently. "Twilight, when I wake up from my nap, promise me I won't be at my house having had the best dream ever." Her body was warm and her cheeks flushed. She was really, really, really... really close to her intended date of the night.
"Pinkie Pie... this better not be a dream, because I don't want to wake up from it." Twilight's eyes gazed into Pinkie Pie's eyes and their lips finally met. Two lips meeting like two souls waiting to be joined. The kiss was very passionate, even if it didn't lead to a romp in a train; it did lead to a clear decision about their relationship... they wanted more and would try anything to make sure it happened. Their lips didn't part for minutes, slowly the kisses began to heat up but Twilight started to sleep mid make-out and caused Pinkie to smile.
"You tease... but... you are my tease." Her eyes started closing and she kissed the sleeping mare one more time before sleep took her over.
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Canterlot Castle had been the home of the royal family for eons. Celestia had ruled the day and Luna would rule the night. Since the sun wasn't due to set for a couple of hours, it was Celestia who was sitting on the throne for the moment. She was surprised when she saw her student, Twilight, with the Element of Laughter. "Twilight Sparkle, my most faithful student, and I see you brought Pinkie Pie as well." She said before walking towards to bowing mares.
"I didn't know you were coming today Twilight. What is the occasion in which you are meeting me for?" The sun goddess wasn't angry or upset in the slightest. She just had no prior knowledge of Twilight's plan to visit, or the intent for which she came.
"I am sorry Celestia, I just wanted to take Pinkie somewhere that didn't involve books. I mean she spent all morning lifting my mood and treating me well. She even paid for lunch... I wanted to repay her somehow, and I just didn't know what to do." Twilight was very sheepish at this moment.
Celestia was enjoying this, a princess intimately involved with a baker. It was the stuff of romance novels. "I wonder if I could commission one for me to read?" She asked absentmindedly before blushing and responding with a nonchalant tone "You may use this castle to prepare for your date. It would be wise to avoid waking my sister, she gets cranky when awoken."
"Thanks princess, also may I speak to you before I go with Twilight to wherever it is she is going to take me?" Pinkie Pie had a private matter to discuss and needed to make sure that she did before enjoying the rest of this 'date'.
"Sure Pinkie Pie, as a matter of fact, Twilight why don't you head out to your old room and I shall send Pinkie off to get you when we finish." She requested in an almost commanding tone. If one of her subjects had something dire to speak of it would supersede any dates or non-dates.
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Twilight looked at her old room, with the books and other randomly placed artifacts of her old life. She had used it at times when visiting or staying the night at Canterlot. Now it looked empty and lonely. This day she had spent was unlike her previous days. She had no desire to be alone tonight.
"I really don't want to spend this night alone... friend or not, tonight I am staying with Pinkie Pie... I thought I would never have feelings for any-pony after Flash but... now I want nothing more than to be with my friend." Her soft tone and flowing tears were a sign that she still had emotions in her, even after becoming a hermit. She had felt that she was lost in the void of rejection. Weeks away from other ponies had made her cold and this morning she almost lost a friend over a book. Now she was awake and her heart was working... a bit too well.
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"Okay princess, can I speak freely and not be a silly pants about it?" Her bright tone betraying the seriousness of her question.
"Alright my little pony, what is the important issue you wish to settle?" Her mind was hoping it had nothing to do with her sudden affection for the alicorn she came with.
"It's about me and Twilight... if we ever got together, would we be able to go all the way, or would her being a princess prevent that?" She wanted to know if the relationship was worth investing. If they somehow made it to marriage would it even be allowed with her being a baker, and Twilight being a princess?
Princess Celestia had a terrible job at this moment, she had to relay the taboo of their relationship. "Pinkie Pie, if you ask me as a friend I would wish nothing more than you to two begin a relationship, as a princess I can't accept it..." She wasn't going to be interrupted, so, in a preventative measure, she put her hoof right on the other mare's lips. "She is a princess now, and if she was to marry, regardless of her partner's gender or race, the pony she married would have to be of nobility or be a member of the royal guard." Her voice in pain of telling such disastrous news.
"So then I have one more important question Princess Celestia..."
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Twilight was brushing her mane, she had decided to get ready for whatever her unplanned night would bring. "I can at least look pretty even if it’s for a night. I hope she likes my hair, oh why am I so nervous?" She was pacing when her brush was securely placed on the dresser. Pinkie had been gone awhile and she wasn't sure if something happened to the other pony. She looked at the time and it seemed an hour passed. "What if..."
"What if what silly head?" Pinkie interrupted when she came into view. "Hey princess... " she teased, using a pet name since Twilight was all dressed up. "You sure are getting all fancy for something... I just hope you have an outfit for me to wear if we’re going someplace." She was keeping herself composed and even, fighting off telling her date of the news she had for the evening. She wasn't sure how Twilight would take it, but she had to find a way to let her know. Tonight Pinkie Pie. Let her know tonight after the fun all ends. Don't spoil it for her... even if the news isn't the greatest news in the world, she deserves this night. I will make her night the bestest, most funnest, and super duper extra special... or my name isn't Pinkie Pie.
Twilight tackled Pinkie Pie to the ground with tears streaming, her forelegs locked around the pink mare as she sobbed a bit. "I was so worried... what happened?" Her question wouldn't be answered and instead she was held tight by her date.
"Don't worry about that, instead, let's have us the best night ever. I decided I know what we will do tonight before we go to sleep. Since I have that already planned out, it's your turn to get us to that point. I want to know, what do you want to do here in Canterlot?" Her final gambit of the evening was a romantic moonlight walk towards an empty field with a good view of the stars.
Twilight wasn't sure about the way the pink pony was dodging the question, but decided to let it go for that moment. She was supposed to bring the fun, and needed to bring it now. "Alright then. I finally figured out what we can do, and since this is my idea, no complaints about me paying for it." She said before kissing Pinkie Pie passionately and chuckling "I always wondered what you would taste like if I kissed you... it's rather nice, but it isn't cotton candy or some sugar treat. It's definitely sweet though." Her tone was becoming sultry and she chastised herself.First date Twilight... or first outing... still nothing too risque, I don't want to come off as a ... call-mare.
"You taste good Twilight, I was surprised you didn't taste like books." Her chuckle earned her a soft punch on the foreleg and a grumpy looking princess. "You are so cute when angry, maybe I should keep doing it. Oh I know, I will make you angry when you least expect it." Her beaming face was just enough to let Twilight know it was a silly thought and nothing more.
Twilight knew tonight was going to be fun.
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The two mares were groomed and dressed elegantly for their dinner date. They had already went through such an awkward start to the day and ended up being each other's date for dinner. Regardless of how it came to be, they both were enjoying it immensely.
Pinkie Pie had seemingly pulled an elegant suit out of thin air. It wasn't feminine at all but Twilight didn't argue since she knew the pink mare was silly even when being serious. Pinkie Pie had another reason for the suit. She wanted to see how she would look in it. She thought of her conversation with Celestia. She wasn't sure if she was granted mercy or punishment by her response to the last question. The conversation between the pink mare and the sun goddess wasn't a friendly one, once the cards were on the table, all bets were off.
"Enjoying your night super awesome princess Twilight?" She used a softer tone before saying that, as to not embarrass the mare she was accompanying for the fine meal. She knew that, logically, she should stop this date and somehow salvage the night with something safe and friend-like, but her insanity kept the date going and even went further.
"This is the best date ever, and my first date ever... This day has been the best day of my life Pinkie... thanks for making me feel like I am really a princess." Her tear was softly falling down her face, but, to her surprise, the tear was wiped away by a pink hoof.
"Don't cry my princess... you are too beautiful to cry, and I would hate to ruin the night with you crying." Her tone was making the place warm up and Twilight's heart to melt.
"You know what Pinkie, you were right... buck my books... this was the best decision ever." Her genuine smile was brightening up the mood and soon the two mares were eating their dinner while having light conversation.
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After dinner they took the train ride home in comfortable silence, they spent the entire train ride in each other's forelegs and just snuggling. Nothing sexual happened as they both had reasons not to push to that level. One in fear of losing her innocence to a mare that she wasn't sure was going to be there when her dream ended. The other mare didn't want to take the princess' innocence if it meant ultimately hurting her after.
Once the train stopped they both had one final passionate kiss before leaving the train and walking closely in the moonlight night. Ponyville never looked so graceful. They went from the train station to an empty field as Pinkie Pie had planned. Both mare's had emotions on high. For one pony it was something that could heal her heart that was wounded by a guard, for the other it was a possible new life with some-pony worth it.
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Under the moonlit night Pinkie Pie and Twilight gaze at stars while lying on the grass, their backs facing the ground as Twilight pointed to stars with her hoof and explained what they are and anything pertaining to it. It was a lovely evening of learning for one mare, and sharing for the other.
"Pinkie... I hate to ask this but... I want to know, and I feel I deserve an answer since I want this to work... I want to be with you and I want to know, what did you discuss with Celestia and why didn't you tell me about it sooner?" She was trying to get the information by using dirty tactics like kissing the neck of the pink mare, something she learned from a book. Rainbow Dash says not all things in life can be learned from books... well shows what she knows.
Pinkie Pie wasn't sure why she was eager to suddenly let the information spill, but her mind wasn't clearly thinking straight. "Twilight... I want to be with you too, I just need to let you know that if we are to get together... I will have to change my entire life for you." Her voice had no hint of malice but was definitely not chipper.
"What.. that's ridiculous I mean sure, we have to schedule dates and-" her rant was cut off by the other mare's retort.
"No... I spoke with Celestia, she says the only way we can have a relationship, at least a serious one, is if I joined the royal guards and was assigned to you. I would need to learn all kinds of things and be tested... if I passed, that means Celestia would decide where to assign me. She told me if I was willing to go through all that she would place me as your bodyguard. That is why I wore the suit tonight instead of a dress. I would be acting as your stallion guard since mare's aren't usually allowed to take on such roles." She kept her face as it was showing nothing but sheer uncertainty. "I just want you to know. I am willing to become a royal guard for you. I think... no! I know you are worth it."
"Pinkie I couldn't... as much as I want to be with you, I couldn't ask you to do that... I would hate myself if you got hurt or something." Her tears now spilling, the night was about to be ruined, and yet, just like before, Pinkie Pie surprised her and did something that would forever change their fates.
"I knew you would say that. I knew because you are logical, you think about everything and double check things to make sure it's all in order. That is something I have always admired about you." She kissed the forehead of the other mare before continuing, "I just need you to know that I am not logical, I am the opposite, which is why we work... Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, they are opposites and yet they work well together. If you haven't noticed, Applejack and Rarity are always off together... it's not that we aren't supposed to be together because of our oppositions, instead we make each other work in a weird sort of way." Another kiss was placed on the other mare's muzzle before Pinkie spoke again. "I just think your logical side keeps my insanity in check, and my insanity makes your logical side more free... Since I knew you wouldn't want me in danger just for you and I was so sure of being with you... I decided to sign up, and I know you will be mad at me right now but think about this... If we have a shot, a real shot, shouldn't we take it? I am willing to step up to keep you. Are you willing to support me and be at my side?" Her final kiss was met with equal passion. No matter what life threw at the tenacious pink pony, she would meet it with with joy and laughter. She would laugh her fears away and smile at any appropriate time.
Twilight was now certain, those books could definitely buck themselves... she would read them again, but now she had another goal in mind. She was going to help her mare-friend, become a royal guard and make a future for themselves. Books can wait, love... love can't. "I will be your princess, and you will be my knight... Since you showed great bravery, I believe you deserve a reward for your courage." Her tone became seductive.
So, on that night, a logical princess and an insane knight had shared an evening of growing fondness, passion, and understanding together. They spent that evening in the bedchamber of the princess; who was glad she allowed temporary insanity to cloud her logical mind.
The End
Author's Note
So yeah... what was originally a one shot gift fic that was requested by some fans, I got too into it and made it big.
