Who Rules?: The Wager

Who Rules?: The Wager, Chapter Five

by Nom deCheval

...a few hours earlier...

“Where is that derned filly?” Applejack stood impatiently, looking around for some sign of her friend’s arrival. Around her, the sound of whistles, steam and gears filled the air. Ponies were moving everywhere, some finding family and friends that were apart, others preparing to spend time separated with fond farewells. And the train was always there in the background.

“All aboard!” The earth pony turned around and looked at the conductor. It was the third and final call. In a matter of seconds the vehicle would begin the long trek to its destination, and if she didn’t move now, Applejack wouldn’t be a part of the trip.

“Dang it!” She trotted up the stairs and into her cabin, sitting next to the window, scowling. “For bein’ the fastest flier in Equestria, that gal sure is good at bein’ late.”

The conductor walked up to the orange pony, smiling. “Ticket, miss?”

“Here ya go.” Applejack smiled back politely, pulling her pass from her hat. He punched it and returned it back to the mare, who tucked it back in the band on her Stetson. She nodded to the stallion and turned back to the window.

Rainbow Dash was flying right alongside the train.

“Hey, AJ!” The pegasus said. “Where you goin’?”

“Dash! Ah thought ah told you to meet me here an hour ago! Where the hay have ya been?”

“Hey, don’t yell at me. There’s a big weather front that we’re moving through, and I had responsibilities. I do have a job, y’know.”

“Yeah, okay.” Applejack didn’t want--nor did she have the time--to argue. “But ah gotta talk to you ‘bout a couple of things.”

“Shoot, boss!”

“Okay, ah’m gonna be gone for a day or two--maybe even a couple more--an’ ah need you to keep an eye on Trixie for me.”

Rainbow twisted her face in confusion. “Trixie? Why? I don’t want to go anywhere near that mare if I can help it.”

“Ah know, but this is important. Jes...keep an eye on her.”

“Why? Do you think she’s gonna do something?”

“Ah don’t know, but somethin’ odd is goin’ on here, and she’s mixed up in it, big time. Ah ain’t sure if she’s gonna need rescuin’ or need to be rescued from, but mah gut tells me she’s in the middle of all this.”

“All what?” Dash asked, still confused.

“This whole thing with Twilight. That’s why ah’m headin’ off to Canterlot. I need to talk to that filly and find out what’s goin’ on. Or if I can’t do that, at least talk to somepony there that might be able to tell me somethin.’”

“Got it! And what else?”

“What do ya mean?” Applejack asked, starting to have trouble hearing over the wind as the train picked up speed.

“You said there were a couple of things to talk to me about. What’s the other thing?”

“Well...be careful. Ah guess that’s the other important thing. We don’t know what Trixie is doin’, but we do know that she can be right dangerous.”

“Will do, boss! So, what are you hoping to find in Canterlot, anyway?” Dash asked.

Applejack’s face turned very serious. “Answers, Dash. Hopefully, a bunch of answers. Bye now!”

The pegasus pulled up, flying into the sky. She barely heard the final words that her friend said over the sound of the tracks, as the train chugged along towards Canterlot.

* * * * *

Casually bouncing through the center of Ponyville, Pinkie Pie was certainly not an unfamiliar figure. Her smile was so large that it pushed up her lower eyelids, making them almost appear closed. She was softly humming a song to herself as she glanced about.

“Congrats on the new baby, Mrs. Clopdike!” She said to a short-maned young filly.

“Thanks, Pinkie!” She called back.

“Hey, Aloe! Way to go on the anniversary of the spa! Looking good!” Pinkie commented. “Looking really good.” She said under her breath staring at the filly’s flank.

“Very kind, Pinkie!” The spa-pony replied as they passed.

“Hey Candylicious! Hope that constipation cleared up!” She shouted across the street.

“A little too personal there, Pinkie!” The mare replied.

The bounding pony started whistling a little tune as she moved through the streets. She was headed towards Cupcake Corner, not to work or babysit, just to see if there was anything yummy to snack on. She was starving--it had been almost an hour since her last treat.

She started to work through some lyrics in her head. Maybe a song about cakes? No, too simple. A song about how sweet the town was? Yeah! That was a good idea. Now, what rhymed with ‘town’ and how to work in the word orange...

“Pinkamena!” A familiar voice called to Pinkie, who stopped springing along and turned to look.

“Oh, heya Trixie! What’s up?” She smiled as she bounced over to the unicorn.

“I need you to come with me and deal with Rarity.” The azure mare said sternly.

“Oooooh. That sounds like fun!”

“Well, I just need you to take care of her until I return. Understood?”

“You betcha!” Pinkie smiled.

“...is that all?” The unicorn looked upset.

Pinkie looked at her, and her expression changed. In an instant, her mane flattened out and her head bowed down. “I mean, yes Trixie. I will do what you ask.”

Trixie smiled. “Excellent. I need you to be on point for this, do you understand? I don’t want this to go wrong.”

“Of course, Trixie. I will be more than happy to help you deal with Rarity this evening. I will do anything you ask.”

“I thought as much.” Trixie turned and started towards Rarity’s home. “Now, come along.”

Pinkie fell in behind as the two of them traveled the short distance to The Carousel Boutique, making sure to avoid the look of anypony on the street.

They didn’t, however, look up. And from a cloud floating above Ponyville, Rainbow Dash looked down at what just happened.

“What the hay was that?!” She said to herself.

* * * * *

The scenery that she normally enjoyed watching so much was the last thing that Applejack could see at the moment. Her mind was going over the events of the past week, trying to make sense of things.

She had been able to talk to Trixie and get a feel for the filly, and it didn’t seem like she was up to no good, but something was going on. That’s what made this trip to Canterlot essential. She needed to find out what Twilight had been up to with her visiting The Princesses.

There was more to this than she or anypony was being told, and that bugged her. In fact, it was making her downright ornery. She barely heard the waiter approach.

“Would you like another cup of cider, miss?” He asked politely.

“Nah thanks, ah got this one okay.” She smiled politely.

The waiter nodded and walked on his way. Applejack stared down at the cup of cider that sat half full on her tray. It was clear and a bit weak, if you asked her, not like the stuff she and her family made. That was pure cider. Still had the grain in it. Still had the full flavor of the apples, rather than this processed junk.

Her eyes focused on the drink in front of her, but her mind began to race.

“Cider...” She trailed off. “Aw, you gotta be kiddin’ me.”

* * * * *

Rainbow Dash had pushed her cloud to rest over the top of The Carousel Boutique, trying her best to be patient. It wasn’t really working out well.

“Aw, c’mon! You guys gotta be ready to come out already. It’s been almost forever!”

In this case, forever roughly translated to twenty minutes. And it wasn’t as though the pegasus had been doing a good job of being patient. She had already moved the cloud around the building three times trying to see beyond the windows, but shades, blinds and partitions kept the contents hidden. She didn’t have a clue what was happening inside, and that doubly frustrated her.

The thought of going inside kept crossing her mind. It wasn’t like Rarity wasn’t her friend. Or Pinkie Pie for that matter. Or like she hadn’t been inside the house dozens of times already. But...if she did, she might not find out what they were doing. And Trixie would know that she was watching.

She fluttered up into the air, looking down for some sign of life. Nothing still. With a loud sigh of frustration she slumped back onto the cloud, a puff of it shooting up in the sky as she landed.

“This is the longest day ever!” She said flopping her legs down onto the cloud dramatically.

A noise from below rose up to the pegasus. Dash kept low to the cloud, crawling to its edge and glancing over the side. Trixie was standing outside the boutique, talking to Pinkie Pie, who was now dressed in odd black clothing.

“Woah. That’s a little dark, don’t ya think, Pinkie?” Dash mumbled.

“Remember, Pinkameena, keep Rarity tied up tightly while I am gone. I do not want her getting free.” The unicorn said. Dash almost jumped straight up off the cloud. “You may do whatever you like to her while I am gone, but do not finish her off until Trixie returns. Is that clear?”

“Yes,Trixie.” Pinkameena answered obediently. “Where are you going, if I may ask?”

“It seems that your friend Fluttershy has been having the most horrifically stressed sexual frustration that I have ever seen.” Dash leaned out, almost falling off the cloud. “And Trixie is going to see that put to an end.”

“Is everything going to be okie dokie?” Pinkameena asked.

“Trixie assumes so. Still, there is always the chance that I might have to do this forcefully, and that might leave some scarring on poor, delicate Fluttershy.” The azure mare stated coldly.

“Well, as long as you think it’s best.” Pinkameena replied. “I can always throw her a party later, if she’s REALLY upset. Or even if she isn’t. Either way, I think she’ll deserve a party after you’re done with her.”

Dash stared down with an open mouth. “I don’t believe it! Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!”

“I must admit, Pinkameena, you are a far more capable mare than I expected. You handle Rarity properly and I might see fit to give you a special treat tonight of your own.”

Pinkie’s eyes bulged. “Wow! Thanks, Trixie! That would be extra-special-riffic!”

“You go to work. I will return after I have dealt with Fluttershy.” Trixie said as she turned away and began to walk towards the Everfree Forrest.

“Have a fun time!” Pinkameena shouted. “Hope the sex works out okay!”

A devilishly dark expression colored Pinkie Pie’s face, as she turned and walked back inside. “Okay Rarity, time for us to have some fun, Pinkameena style!”

Rainbow Dash flew straight up into the air. Her head twisting from the boutique to Trixie and back again.

“Oh my gosh! Pinkie’s gone all dark-nutso-talk-to-bags-of-flour-dangerous-crazy again, and Trixie is heading out of town to...to...” Her face twisted up into one of grim determination. “There ain’t NO WAY I’m gonna let that little piece of trash touch my pegasister! I will kick her tail from here all the way back to Canterlot!”

A rapid beat of wings carried her half the distance to Trixie before her mind stopped her.

“Woah! Wait a second. Twilight and AJ are out of town. And Trixie has that crazy magic stuff that she’s already used on us.” She looked back at Rarity’s house. “And if it was just me and her, well, yeah, I would take her down right now, but with Pinkie all crazy and Rarity in danger, I might need to go save her first.”

A quick return flight to the Carousel Boutique never saw completion, as she pulled up shy of the door.

“Okay, but...what if Pinkie is standing next to Rarity right now? And when I break in she’s holding a knife over Rarity’s body and plunges it down into her chest, laughing maniacally and pulling her heart out while chanting evil stuff. What do I do then?”

Rainbow Dash might have been reading too many Daring Do books lately.

“I...I hate to say it, but I need help. I gotta get somepony to help me save everypony! And with AJ already in Canterlot with Twilight, the best option is to go there and drag them both back here!”

The pegasus shot up into the air, banking towards the royal castle. Long shadows on the ground indicated the time of day, and the thunder on the horizon reminded her of the scheduled storm heading through shortly.

“Okay, Dash. It’s time to hurry this up! You’ve got ponies to save!”

* * * * *

The wind was picking up considerably by the time Trixie could see the small house that rested on the edge of the Everfree Forrest. Even with the growing tempest, the trees, plants, and animals seemed to have a special level of harmony.

Birds and forrest creatures scurried and flew, finding a safe place to ride out the coming storm. Each moved to what seemed to be a specially made shelter. Bird houses adorned almost every tree, and there were no vacancies. And even the burrows in the hill had their fair share of external support, ranging from doors to docks, creating the most secure homes for the animals imaginable.

The unicorn shifted her eyes about, taking in the variety of creatures and comforts. The beasts in return gave her fair measure, carefully deciding on what to do regarding this newcomer.

Trixie knew that Fluttershy was gifted with animals, but this was more than even she expected. This wasn’t simply a mare who liked and aided creatures. The animals watched like the unicorn was invading their home as she crossed the bridge that led to their favorite pony’s home. The pegasus living inside wasn’t their keeper or caretaker, she was their friend and family.

Her lip curling up in joyous appreciation of what the yellow mare had created--no, what she was--Trixie knew that this mission was the most important one she had received since her arrival in Ponyville. This was a truly innocent creature, and she had to make sure that everything happened perfectly.

As she stepped to the door, Trixie straightened her cap and cape. A quick shake of her mane and head put on the proper expression, and practiced resolve shaded her eyes to a much colder tone.

Her hoof knocked on the door three times.

A perfect picture of delicate kindness came to the door, opening it slowly. “Hello?” Fluttershy said in her effortless voice. She was greeted in return by a rearing pony, her cape fluttering as the wind threw it around.

“Behold! The Great and Powerful Trixie has arrived! And soon you shall experience a sexual encounter far beyond anything that you thought possible!”

The yellow pegasus’ eyes became mostly white. Barely audible over the sound of the wind was a short, sharp squeak escaping her lips.

* * * * *

Rainbow Dash flew around Canterlot Castle for the fourth time, trying desperately to spot Twilight’s room. The guards at the gate told her where it was, but all the towers here looked so similar to her that it was tough to make out, especially at night.

“C’mon, c’mon, c’mon! There can’t be that many rooms here, can there?” The pegasus said in frustration. “It’s gotta be one of these!”

Scanning every window at top speed, it was only a flash of familiar purple that slowed the pegasus down. With a loop, she circled and landed on the balcony, rushing inside.

“Twilight?” She recognized her friend instantly. “Twilight! Oh my gosh! Thank Celestia I found you. We gotta get going! Is AJ here with you?”

The purple pony didn’t move, or even acknowledge her at all.

“Hey, Twilight! C’mon! We gotta get going! Trixie has gone mega-nutso, and is messing with everybody back home!”

No response.

Taking a few steps closer to her friend, worry started to fall over Dash’s face.

“...Twilight?...” This was a voice of concern speaking now. It was one thing to disregard what she was saying, but another to be able to ignore her completely.

The unicorn remained unfazed and unmoving. The pegasus’ eyes began to twitch back and forth, scanning her friend for any sign of life. She didn’t even seem to be breathing. And then Dash noticed the incredibly faint glow surrounding the unicorn’s horn.

“Twilight?” Still no response. She hesitated, not sure what to do next. Magic was something that didn’t make much sense, and, honestly, annoyed the pegasus slightly. But this was a moment where she needed to take the chance, even if it might mess with her friend’s spell. She reached out and shook the unicorn.

“TWILIGHT!” Dash thought she felt a spark of magic shoot over and past her for just a second. It would have bothered her if the purple mare didn’t open her eyes immediately afterwards.

“Rainbow Dash?” Twilight said anemically.

“You there, boss? I was gettin’ kinda scared there for a sec’. You seemed really far out of it. Are you okay?”

“I was...” The pegasus saw her friend go blank, losing something in her thoughts. “...I missed it. I didn’t get to see her...”

“See who? See what?” Rainbow asked.

“Celestia.” Was all Twilight said.

“The Princess? What about her?”

The pegasus was all but prancing in place as she shifted her weight from one side to the other, trying not to burst. At least not until Twilight was herself again.

“Dash,” the unicorn began to regain her senses, “what are you doing here?”

“I came looking for you! We need you back in Ponyville! You gotta hurry!” She said.

“Need me back in Ponyville? Why? I thought Trixie was there to handle any magic emergencies.” Twilight said, rising carefully to her hooves.

“That’s just it, Twi’! You gotta come help us with Trixie!”

“What about Trixie?” Twilight stared straight at her friend.

“She’s gonna rape Fluttershy!”

“WHAT?!” Twilight grabbed the pegasus with both forehooves. “That can’t be right! How do you know that?”

“I heard her say it herself, Twi! Y’gotta come back. We gotta leave now!”

“Why didn’t you stop her?” The unicorn asked, panic in her voice.

“If I tried and didn’t stop her, there was a chance she would whammy me, too. I needed some back-up on this one.”

“Why come all the way for me?! Couldn’t you get one of the other girls from Ponyville?”

“Well, Trixie has already zapped Rarity and Pinkie, and AJ...”

“SHE ZAPPED RARITY? AND PINKIE?!” Twilight shouted.

“Yeah! Pinkie’s gone all straight-haired-crazy again, and they’ve got Rarity tied up and torturing her. That’s what I mean. I didn’t want to get whammied like them. We gotta go save ‘em!”

“Where is Trixie?!” A dark undertone came through the unicorn’s voice.

“She was heading off to Fluttershy’s when I flew here. She’s gotta be there by now.” Dash explained.

“Then I’m teleporting us there right now!” A crack of lightening shattered the night sky. “What the?...” The unicorn rushed to the window. “Hay feathers! That storm might mess with me teleporting there quickly. I’m gonna have to go in a bunch of shorter jumps.”

“You get goin’, boss!” Dash flew up past her into the dark sky. “I’ll see what I can do to slow down the storm a little. Try to give you a better chance, but I’ll be over to Fluttershy’s faster than you can blink after that!”

“Right! I’ll see you there!” A brilliant flash of light signaled Twilight’s departure as she used her magic to depart.

“Good luck!” Rainbow Dash yelled out, hoping that her friend could hear her as a kaleidoscopic trail followed behind her own exit into the sky.

* * * * *

Flopping back into the chair, her coat matted with sweat, Trixie’s smile conveyed the image of a job well done. Her trademark cape and hat were lying nearby on the floor, where she threw them in the heat of the moment, feeling the need to be free of their constraint.

A crack of thunder followed the bright flash from outside, signaling the storm continued unabated. The unicorn looked down at the yellow pegasus who was standing at the base of her chair, looking serene and happy.

“I brought you some lemonade. I figured you could use a cool refreshing drink right now.” Fluttershy said softly.

“Thank you, yes.” Trixie brought the glass up to her mouth, the liquid ran down her throat cooling and soothing her.

“I can’t really thank you enough for doing this, Trixie. And I know that Ember and Flame are very happy about it, too. They’ve been wanting to have a baby for some time now.” The pegasus stated, sitting down across from her guest. “Normally, I would ask Twilight for help in these things, but, well, she’s not here--”

“But The Great and Powerful Trixie is here! And I am more than happy to help you and your salamanders out in this...crisis.” She looked over to the fire and the two lizard-like figures that were entwined within it.

“Yes, and I am ever-so-grateful. I tried to get the fire hot enough for them to be able to...mate...successfully, but I couldn’t do it without magic.”

“Well, there is no pony more capable of assisting you than Trixie. I am happy to help.” Her horn lit up lightly, levitating the icy glass to her forehead to help cool her down.

“Oh, I am sorry about the heat.” Fluttershy apologized. “But I guess you have to be near the fire to keep it burning so hot.”

“To make it burn, not really. To keep it from burning down the house, yes. I don’t want anything harmful to come out of me coming here to help you.” The azure unicorn explained.

“Oh, my goodness! No, I wouldn’t want anything like that to happen.” The pegasus glanced at the fireplace. “Oh goodie! It looks like Ember and Flame have finished.”

Trixie stood and walked over the hearth, snuggled together in the glowing coals of the fire, the two salamanders relaxed in the soothing heat. Well, soothing to two creatures of elemental flame, in any case.

“Excellent! Then it seems my work here is done.” The unicorn stated.

“Oh, but don’t rush off. It...it’s still raining outside. You don’t want to walk in that, do you?” As if to emphasize the point, the storm provided a flash of lightning and thunder.

“Trixie doesn’t fear a storm. I can create an arcane shield from the rain.” The magical mare smiled.

“Yes, but...but...” Condensation from the glasses on the floor met unsure hoof, and Fluttershy went sprawling, tail over head, landing on her back with a loud thump.

In a flash, Trixie moved to the fallen pony.

“Are you all right? Is anything hurt?” She asked, anxiously.

The yellow mare looked up into the unicorn’s purple irises, her own eyes half-lidded as she spoke. “No. Everything is just...wonderful.”

A flash of light illuminated the world outside the house in silence.

“It sure is...hot...in here.” Fluttershy said, her eyelashes batting.

“Ummmm...” Trixie stared open mouthed at the pegasus for a moment, unsure how to answer, but another thought overtook her. She glanced over her shoulder at the door to the house. “What happened to the thunder?”

The door to the house burst open, a unicorn outlined in the falling rainwater standing in the portal. The magenta glow of her horn only illuminated the anger in her purple eyes.

“GET AWAY FROM HER, YOU MONSTER!” She spat out.

“Twilight Sparkle!” Trixie turned around, her own horn suddenly aglow with magic. “This doesn’t concern you. Leave now, while you still can!”

“Um...I...” Fluttershy said softly.

“Oh, I’m leaving! But I’m taking you with me! I won’t let you stay near her!”

“Twilight, it’s okay if she...” The pegasus sat up from the floor, staring at her friend.

“I am warning you, Twilight Sparkle...” Both pairs of purple eyes narrowed as they met.

“Let’s take this outside.” Cold ferocity came with the lavender unicorn’s words.

A flash of light signaled their departure, leaving a confused, frightened, and somewhat sexually frustrated pegasus in its wake.

“No! Twilight I...I... Oh, darn it all.” Fluttershy frowned.

* * * * *

“Twi, you in here, sugarcube?” Applejack knocked on the door as she entered the unicorn’s room. “The guards told me that this was your place.”

The earth pony stepped into a quiet room, only broken by the distant sound of thunder. Glancing around the room, Applejack spotted several items with a degree of familiarity to them. If she knew her friend’s books better, she could be certain, but they had that “Twilight-ish” feel to them.

One thing in the room very definitely didn’t seem like it belonged to Twilight, though.

“What the flamin’ hay is that?” Applejack walked up to a set of armor. It followed the classic design of the guards inhabiting Canterlot Castle, but instead of the golden color, it was adorned with a mix of gold and dark blue steel. A crest of deep purple topped the helmet, and a symbol of two alicorns rearing up, their horns touching, capped off the chest piece.

“That, dear Applejack, is the armor of The Eidolon Shield. It is Twilight’s armor.” A calm, regal voice answered. “And I am somewhat surprised to see that she isn’t wearing it right now.”

“Princess Celestia!” Applejack bowed when she saw the rule of Equestria.

“Do you know where Twilight is at the moment?” The Princess asked.

“No, ma’am. I just got here myself.” Applejack paused for just a moment. “If I can ask, ma’am, what is The Eidolon Shield?”

The Sun Goddess smiled. “It is an ancient order of guardian for the ruler of Equestria. One that has not been used for centuries. Twilight is the first of the new order.”

“Our Twilight? A guard?”

“You seem to think that she isn’t capable.” Celestia almost laughed.

“Well, kinda. There ain’t no doubt that she would do anything and everything to help or protect you, Princess, but...I dunno. She just don’t seem to be the guard type.”

“It works for her brother.” The alicorn stated.

“I guess that’s true, but then two apples from the same tree might not have the same taste.” The earth pony countered..

“Wise counsel.” The alicorn smiled. “What brings you to Canterlot?”

“Well, to be honest, Your Majesty, I was kinda hopin’ to talk to Twilight about...things.”

“And what things are those?”

Applejack stared up at the Princess. Her face was kind and forgiving, but the orange mare had seen her other side as well. A fierce warrior and staunch defender. A mare that could easily be cold if she felt that the other pony was being disrespectful. Still, honesty compelled her to speak up.

“It’s about you and Princess Luna, ma’am. About what you two are doing to Twilight.”

Princess Celestia’s pupils shrank to dots as Applejack outlined her theory.

* * * * *

Two flashes of light appeared in the night. One left behind the crack and rumble of deep thunder. The other left two unicorns brimming with power and contempt for each other.

“You’re never going near any of them ever again, Trixie! Do you understand me?! I can’t believe I trusted you here.”

“And I cannot believe that you have gone this far, Twilight Sparkle. I would not have believed you to be the type.”

The two unicorns paced around each other in an ever-widening circle. Every step taking them further apart in distance, and closer and closer to direct conflict. Rain fell down in sheets, and both mares’ manes hung limply from their heads, liquid dripping from their muzzles and tails.

“You’ll pay for what you tried to do to Fluttershy. And for what you have done to Pinkie and Rarity.”

“Oh, you know about Trixie and Rarity, do you? Is that what has prompted this? You feel for her, eh? Well, I am not going to give her up. What I have crafted with Rarity cannot be destroyed by the likes of you.”

“You’re worse than I thought.” Twilight sneered, thinking of her poor chained friend.

The circling stopped. One mare prodded the ground with her forehoof. The other lowered her head. The charge began at the same moment. Closing the distance, neither unicorn saw anything except their opposite number. When their horns met, thunder broke the sky.

“The Great and Powerful Trixie will stop you, Twilight Sparkle! I was warned that you were on the verge of this.” Sparks lit the scene, cascading a mixture of purple and blue light falling from the joined horns.

“You were never good enough to beat me, Trixie! And I’ll make you pay for everything that you’ve done!” Both mare’s necks strained, their teeth clenched, staring into conflicting purple eyes.

Magenta power flashed, sending the azure pony bowling backwards into the sky, buffeted about by the wind. A blue aura surrounded the pony, righting Trixie in the air just as a bolt of power singed past her mane. The azure unicorn never fell, but remained hanging in place.

“You can fly?!” Twilight yelled in disbelief.

“No. Simply hover.” Blue energy erupted from Trixie’s horn, striking its target--and cascading harmlessly off a force-field bubble that surrounded the other mare.

Racing forward, Twilight’s horn let loose another blast, but this time the azure unicorn was ready. Twin disks of glowing blue formed in front of her, each spinning an opposite direction from the other. The blast struck dead center to the shield, causing a flash of energy to arc across them, and finally be absorbed within.

Trixie stamped her hoof in the air, and columns of earth answered her summons. Springing from the ground, dozens of pillars of mud launched up and at the purple mare as she bound past them, determined to reach her enemy. There were just too many to completely avoid, however, and Twilight felt herself launched into the air, flipping in the night unable to tell ground from sky for a moment.

Another blue beam caught the tumbling unicorn, sending Twilight flying backwards. The ground was soft from the rain, but not so soft as to absorb her landing. The forcefield around her cracked and shattered as she rolled across the ground, but it did its job and left her unharmed as she rebounded to her hooves.

Leaping from earthen column to column, Trixie leapt down towards the unicorn she thought would be disoriented, only to discover a wall of magenta energy in her path. With a heavy thud, the azure mare fell, spiraling to the ground awkwardly. The barrier that was just created disappeared from the corner of Trixie’s eye, and she was just fast enough to bring her horn around to once again clash with the purple pony’s.

The rain fell harder than ever, but was no longer touching either unicorn, vaporizing before touching the mares’ coat. Magic was all but bursting from each unicorn. Their manes were now a blaze of power, and the sparks falling from their scraping horns caused the dampened ground to smolder.

“I will not let you break what Trixie has done, Twilight Sparkle! Your jealousy will be your undoing!”

“Jealousy? Why in Equestria would I be jealous of a manipulative sex-fiend like you?!”

“You simply see it as sex?! Perhaps at one time, but...but not now! You will NOT have RARITY!”

“Well, I don’t want somepony like you having her!”

The strain was starting to show on the faces of both ponies. No quarter was being asked or given, but their reserves were already drained, be it from astral journeys and teleportation, or building and keeping magical fire alive.

“The Princess...prepared me...for this.” The azure mare grunted out.

“The Princess? What?...”

A blue beam shot into the storm raging above. Arcing down along the path it created, lightning trailed back, slamming into the ground between the two unicorns. And others followed immediately. The field of battle became an electric playground, as the cloud’s discharge found a new avenue of escape. The two ponies were both forced to move and refocus their attacks.

To any distant onlooker, it was difficult to tell what was happening. The sky was raining power down on them both, even as they wielded magical might that few living would ever possess or understand. The color of the magic blended into a mesh of one end of the spectrum, with blue and magenta intertwined by the white of the electric sky.

A display of fireworks paled in comparison to the show that was unveiling in the fields outside of Ponyville. No chemical explosion or pyrotechnic display could match the native power of these two determined magical mares.

Sadly, there was no pony watching. No pony to see and interpret. No pony to try to stop them before the finish. And, eventually, it was over. A final blast of magic struck, leaving only one pony standing as a silhouette among the falling lightning.

* * * * *

The door to the throne room burst open upon the two sister Princesses, who both twisted their heads around to see who just entered so dramatically. An unconscious unicorn floated in the air alongside another unicorn who was flush with power and anger.

Guards came rushing towards the unicorn, only to be stopped by a single word.

“No.” Celestia said calmly. “Everything is fine. Leave us.”

There was a moment of hesitation, but they knew not to disobey an order from The Sun Goddess. Carefully watching the unicorn, the guards departed. As they exited, Luna used her magic to close the door behind them and seal the room from prying eyes and ears.

The unconscious floating unicorn was laid gently on the floor of the chamber, leaving the other one free to step towards the royal sisters unhindered.

“I want to know what is happening.” Twilight Sparkle said with a keen edge to her voice. “And I want to know RIGHT NOW!”

The sisters looked at each other, as though they were deciding who should speak, but that was really never in doubt.

“You won.” Celestia responded, stepping forward slightly. “I am very proud of you.”

“That’s all you have to say? You’re proud that I managed to beat up Trixie?!”

The Sun Goddess shook her head. “No, not that. I meant that you won our wager.”

“Your what?!” Twilight’s eyes shot wide.

“A wager. Between Luna and myself.”

The unicorn narrowed her eyes, and spoke slowly in response. “You bet on me and Trixie...having a FIGHT?”

“Nothing so crude, actually.” The Princess answered. “We were betting on the single thing that seems to drive you: friendship.”

The purple unicorn pulled back, raising up her head. Her expression explained her confusion as easily as her words. “Huh? I...what now?”

“More specifically,” Luna broke in, “we wagered on how friendship would affect you and Trixie.”

Twilight’s head twisted back and forth, alternating between the two Princesses. “I’m...still not following.”

“My sister had the theory that part of what made you the mare that you are is the friendships that you have formed in Ponyville.” Celestia explained.

“The greater part.” Luna added.

“And I told her that the friendships were only an extension of who you already were. And that removing you from there wouldn’t affect you or those friendships at all.” The Sun Goddess stated.

“Nature versus nurture.” Luna said.

“Yes.” Celestia agreed. “Or as your friend Applejack stated it, we put you to the cider test.”

“Applejack?!” The purple mare’s face twisted even more. “You got Applejack involved in this?!”

“No, no. She came here to defend you. She was here less than an hour ago, stating her case. It was at that point that my sister and I decided that the wager was over, and that I was in the right.” The white alicorn stated.

“What did she say?”

“Oh, ho ho ho ho. She said that when you put an apple to the press, you get a pure juice out of it. Unfiltered and raw, showing the best and brightest flavor that it will ever have. Sometimes it’s a wonderful flavor, and sometimes it is lacking. It just depends on the apple.

“But, when you collect all the juice, run it through the same processing in a single batch, you lose the unique quality of that one apple. You can filter out the impurities, and have all the juices mingle into a single flavor.”

“And...she thinks that I’m a...good juice?” Twilight tried to understand.

“For lack of a better term, yes.” Celestia answered. “She talked about her first week knowing you, and the first week’s experience with Trixie. And she made it clear that Trixie was changing during her time there, but in that same time you changed them. The single flavor was what made your dynamic work, not the other way around.”

“And thus, you are the winner.” Luna said.

“But...why did we have to fight?” Twilight looked over at the unconscious pony.

“You didn’t. That was entirely your decision.” The Sun Goddess stated.

The purple unicorn turned back towards her mentor, her face very serious.

“That’s not true.”

The white alicorn’s head recoiled in shock at that response.

“It took me a minute to process everything that Trixie was saying while we fought, but it eventually got through the anger. I don’t think the things I was told about her are true. She seemed to be defending Fluttershy and Rarity from me. She wasn’t acting like an attacker or...or what I was told she was. She was like a pony trying to guard somepony else. She told me, very clearly, that ‘The Princess prepared her’ for our fight. That she was told I would eventually come for her.”

Twilight took a step towards her mentor.

“So, unless Cadence is involved with this somehow, that leaves only the two of you.” The unicorn turned to the Night Goddess. “At first I thought it had to be Princess Luna, since you told me that Trixie was now her student, but there was something else. She said that somepony warned her that I was on the ‘verge’ of something.”

With every step, Celestia was now retreating one to match her student.

“The verge of what, I wondered? Then I thought about what I overheard you two talking about earlier--and that you were worried that I was going too far, Princess. That you thought I might be getting out of control. Princess Luna didn’t think that. She thought I was still very much in control.”

The Sun Goddess could now feel the eyes of her sister burning into her from the side.

“You overheard that? Well...Twilight, I’m sure that you are exaggerating. Misinterpreting.” Celestia said.

“I don’t think so. You see, when Trixie and I were fighting, it was touch and go. It could have gone either way. She really is a powerful and talented pony. But then she started to use some tactics that I recognized. Simple combat maneuvers that I learned here, years ago. Very basic attack patterns that I could counter in my sleep. If she hadn’t done that, I might not have won. It was as though somepony prepared her to lose. Like somepony wanted me to win. And I learned those tactics from you, Princess.”

“Is this true, Celestia?” Luna asked coldly.

The Sun Goddess’s head was on a swivel, turning from her sister to her student and back again. “I...I...might have...spoken with Trixie.”

The Night Goddess walked over to her sister. “That was cheating. I am not happy. I will...discuss...this with you later.”

Twilight stood her ground, looking at the two alicorns standing before her. Princess Luna turned to the purple unicorn. “Nonetheless, you did win the wager, Twilight Sparkle. You did nothing wrong. If anything, you have just exemplified the reason you won, and so you are entitled to your winnings.”

“Winnings? What winnings?” The purple mare asked. “I didn’t bet anything.”

“No. But you and Trixie were always meant to enjoy the spoils of the win. You may have anything you wish. At least, anything that we can provide.” Luna answered.

Without warning, Celestia lowered her head down to the level of her student. “I’m so sorry, Twilight. Please don’t think ill of me. I can be somewhat overly protective of you. I never wanted you to get hurt, and...and I might have gone too far. Can you forgive me?”

“Why did you do it, Princess? All these secrets. All this maneuvering. Why?” Pools of liquid were held back in either eye as Twilight spoke.

“I...have no excuse. I went too far. There have been...changes...in my life these past few months, and I have been a little more adventurous than perhaps I should have.”

Changes? Twilight’s mind processed that instantly. Luna’s transformation. And the new relationship that Celestia shared with her sister. The intimate time that the two Princesses now enjoyed.

Images of the two alicorns together flooded her brain. Of Luna in control. Of their most intimate areas on display. Of Celestia on the ground in a submissive pose. Of the Princess pleasuring herself. And of Twilight not seeing the finish.

And before her right now was that same goddess, her head down to the unicorn’s level, with her eyes staring at the ground. She felt her blood flush, coloring her face and body.

“Bow.” The word came out before Twilight could stop it.

“What?” Celestia looked up at the unicorn, confused.

“I can have anything I want, right? Anything that you can provide. Well...I want you to bow to me.” Twilight’s voice was shaking with every word.

The Sun Goddess turned to look at her sister. Luna’s response was to glance at the ground in front of the purple mare with a look of impatience in her eyes. Slowly, the white alicorn turned, pulling back slightly, and brought her royal frame down, lowering her forelegs, placing her head and neck on the ground, her wings laid out to either side of her body, prostrate before the trembling unicorn.

“Now...ki-kiss...my hooves.” Her voice was barely able to form the words.

There was a pause. A hesitation. And then, with grace that could only belong to such a noble creature, Celestia extended her neck out, and delicately placed her lips on the left forehoof of her prized student. A hard lump formed in the throat of the unicorn, causing Twilight to swallow forcibly. Carefully, the Princess moved her head to the other forehoof, and pressed her lips onto it. And then did so again. And again. And again.

“Intoxicating, isn’t it?” Luna asked softly.

“Yes.” Twilight breathed out, her eyes focused on the mare at her hooves. That same mare turned her eyes upwards, seeking out the pair above her. When they met, Twilight felt longing--both in herself and in the eyes of her Princess.

“The most powerful being in all of Equestria, lying before you, obeying your every command. You want more, don’t you?” Luna prodded, walking around the pair.

“Yes.” She breathed out again.

“Tell me what you want.” Luna commanded.

Twilight kept staring at the eyes of Princess Celestia. The desire that suddenly surfaced frightened her a little--but nowhere near enough to ignore it. With strength of will she looked away from The Sun Goddess and into the eyes of her sister.

“I...I want to see her...” The word stuck in her throat. “To see her...”

“Cum.” The Night Goddess said what the unicorn couldn’t.

“...yes.” The word was scarcely louder than the sound of a single leaf in the wind.

Luna smiled.

“Do you just want to see it, or...” She stopped pacing around the two and stood behind Celestia, looking at the young unicorn. “Or do you want to help cause it?”

Her pupils shrank. Her ears fell flat. She reflexively stepped backwards. And most of all, her heart raced liked the great runners of the age. Her vision traveled back down to the white alicorn still lying on the ground. Their eyes clasped again, studying each other with careful deliberation.

The goddess could see the fear and uncertainty in her student’s face, while the unicorn saw the longing in her teacher’s eyes. Wordlessly begging, Celestia stared at Twilight, trying to draw the mare closer with a look. A step forward by the purple pony signaled her success.

“I do.” Twilight said, still locked with Celestia’s eyes.

“Tell her that.” Luna instructed.

“I...want to make you...” She hesitated again.

“Say it, Twilight.” The dark alicorn urged.

Twilight swallowed, gathering courage. “I...want to make you...orgasm.” The Sun Goddess directed her eyes downward, and it seemed as though a smile grew on her lips.

“Close enough.” Luna said. “You will have to follow my instructions. Can you do that?”

Twilight simply nodded.

“Good.” The midnight mare turned away, her horn lighting up with the color of the night. An object took form and appeared in the room. It looked like a saw-block, except a little longer and more broad, with an odd attachment on one end. The top of it was flat, with a cushion crafted to it. The wood was stained black, while the cushion was brilliant red. The attachment rose off of the one side, looking something like the neck of a pony leading to another cushioned flat piece.

“Celestia, mount the rack.” The alicorn commanded.

“Yes, Mistress.” The white mare murmured in response.

Watching as The Princess moved to the device, Twilight saw that it seemed to perfectly fit the alicorn’s body. With only a slight inconvenience, she was able to move her body atop the flat of the main board, and then lay her neck down and rest her head upon the other cushioned surface.

Luna moved up to stare her sister in the face, and said something softly that Twilight couldn’t hear, but it caused The Sun Goddess to shudder suddenly. With a wry smile, the dark alicorn looked over to the purple mare. “Come here, Twilight.”

Cautiously, the unicorn moved around until she was standing beside the alicorn. Celestia’s eyes were closed, and it seemed to Twilight that her breathing was somewhat strained.

“Is she all right?” The unicorn asked.

“She’s fine.” Luna answered with a chuckle. The dark mare’s horn lit up again, and four sets of chains rose into view. “I want you to take these and bind her legs to the posts of the rack.”

“What?” Twilight replied gently. “I...I can’t do that.”

“You can and you will. This is for your protection as much as anything, and besides...” Luna glanced at her sister on the bondage device, “she likes it.” She turned back to the unicorn. “Do it, Twilight.”

The black chains floated in the air in front of the unicorn. Reaching out with her own magic, she took control of them and moved over to the right side of the white alicorn. Clasping the cuff around her ankle, Twilight wrapped the chain around the thick post of the device and locked the restraint in place with the clasp on the other end of the chain. As she finished, Celestia moved her leg, the chain rattling as she pulled against it. Three more times Twilight repeated this, until The Sun Goddess was completely secured.

When she looked back at Luna, the dark alicorn was wearing the shining black armor she had seen her in twice before now. Luna smiled as the unicorn let out a gasp unknowingly.

“Come here again.” Luna instructed from in front of Celestia. As Twilight stepped back, a stool was levitated over in front of the bound goddess. “You will need to get up on that.”

Twilight obeyed without question, stepping up to stand on the large stool. She was now slightly higher than the white alicorn’s head. Celestia slowly opened her eyes and looked up at the purple mare.

“What...what do I do?” Twilight asked.

“You will need to...ease her into this.” The Night Goddess explained. “She is already aroused, but you will want to work that into a crescendo. Build it slowly until the time is right for her final release.”

“How?”

“Well, I’m sure you already know what works on you, don’t you?” Twilight’s face turned deep magenta at Luna’s suggestion. “Think along those lines, but apply them outward. Her mane and wings are very sensitive. Those would be good places to start.”

Celestia’s wings unfurled to their full height with her sister’s words, and the unicorn watched them grow and expand to fill her field of vision. A magenta glow surrounded the smaller mare’s horn, as magic reached out to gently stroke the feathers before her.

“Concentrate on the base, where the wing meets the body.” Luna instructed.

A faint sheathe of purple energy swirled around the wings, falling to their base and enveloping them in a mauve glow. Twilight concentrated, trying to add fine control to her actions, pulsing the pressure on the magical grasp. Celestia’s mouth opened in silence, while her eyes closed tighter.

“Excellent.” Luna licked her lips. “Continue with the wings, and now, using your hooves, start playing with her mane. Caress it. Pull on it.”

Several times before, Twilight had touched Celestia’s mane, but it was never like this. All those other times were casual and passing, but now...it felt different. The ethereal texture flowed over her hoof, making it difficult to grasp, and amazing to feel. Moving her hoof in small circles, the magical mane seemed to entwine into a more solid moment, allowing her to pull gently on the mass. A groan escaped the goddess’ lips.

“You’re a natural.” Luna’s breath whispered into Twilight’s ear, its heat shooting through her body, the Night Goddess’ muzzle teasing the unicorn’s flesh. “I think we need to start thinking of taking things to the next level, don’t you?”

“If...if you say so.” Twilight caught her breath for a moment to answer.

Leaning over the unicorn from behind, the dark alicorn positioned her head next to Twilight’s and spoke to her sister. “Slave, look at us.” Celestia opened her eyes immediately. “We are going to have her play with thy horn. She is going to stroke it ever-so-softly--at least to start. I’m sure Twilight knows what it feels like to play with a horn, yes?”

Twilight wasn’t sure if that question was to her or Celestia, and her brain was floating in a sea of unknown passion, preventing her from saying anything in any case.

“In the meantime, we are going to move behind thee. We’ve been working up a little present of our own to give thee, and this seems like a perfect time to unwrap it. Watch.”

Twilight felt Luna’s weight leave her back, and immediately wanted it to return. She turned to look at the dark alicorn just as her horn lit up with midnight energy. The glow spread over the Night Goddess’ body, and then drew itself towards the mare’s sex. Twilight’s eyes expanded as something started to grow out of the wet slit between Luna’s haunches.

“The similarities between the clitoris and the penis are remarkable, slave. It took a little research and practice, but--as you know--we’ve become quite good with transformations, and we were able to create...this.” Between Luna’s hindquarters dangled an exact replica of a stallionhood--and a rather sizable one at that.

“What...are you going to do...” Twilight stammered, unable to finish her sentence.

Luna laughed lightly. “Twilight dear, I thought that was perfectly obvious. I am going to fuck Celestia with it.” The Sun Goddess let out a deep groan with the utterance of those words. “But I’m not going to do it until the time is right. This is for you, after all.”

“Is it...is it really a...?” The unicorn attempted to ask.

“No. It is my clitoris, grown to a very abnormal size. And I have to say, I am very curious about the sensation this will provide.”

Slowly, Luna moved to take position behind her sister. Her eyes moved up and took hold of the purple unicorn, locking her gaze.

“Now, I want you to touch Celestia’s horn. Touch it the way that you know a unicorn mare likes to have it touched.”

Twilight looked at the spire growing from the white alicorn’s brow. Her hoof followed her eyes, moving to the base of the horn and lightly brushing against it. The sigh that came from the mare in front of her told her that she was on the right path, and she continued. Her hoof circled the origin of the spike, gently caressing the area. It became almost hypnotic as she moved the hoof around, careful to not apply too much pressure, but still enough to be clearly felt. First with one hoof, and then--without even thinking about it--with both.

The unicorn’s mouth was dry. Her eyes fixed on Celestia’s horn, seeing it begin to shimmer with magical life as golden energy seeped out.

“I am very proud of you, Twilight.” Luna said. “I think you deserve another reward.” Turning to the other pony in the room, a soft tendril of midnight blue curled off of the alicorn’s horn, snaking its way to the unconscious unicorn. “Wake up, Trixie.”

The energy sank into the azure mare’s body, and a moment later her eyes fluttered open. “Oh. Oh, my head.” Her hooves moved up to rub her temple. “Trixie remembers...fighting, and then--” She turned to see the events on display in the room, but her eyes were the only thing that registered what was happening. “WHAT IN TARTARUS’S TINY TERRORS?!!”

“Your skills are needed here, Trixie.” Luna stated calmly. The light blue mare blinked. Wasn’t Twilight the enemy? If she was, it was certainly on friendly terms.

“My...skills?! I don’t think that this is a scene that I want to be a par--”

“You are going to service Twilight Sparkle, Trixie.” Luna instructed.

The azure unicorn’s expression went blank.

“You want me to what now?”

“That is, unless you don’t think you have the skills to pleasure her.” The dark alicorn smiled.

Glancing at her rival caressing the ruler of Equestria’s horn, Trixie turned back to Luna shaking her head. “No, that’s not going to work this time. That mare is crazy. She attacked me in a friend’s home. Trixie doesn’t want to have anything to do with...her.”

“It isn’t a request.” Luna’s expression grew more intense.

“Then I will have to refuse your command, Your Highness.” Trixie answered.

“You will not.” The Night Goddess replied sternly.

“I will. Trixie does not--”

“BEATRIX! THOU WILL OBEY OUR BEHEST!” The royal Canterlot voice pierced the room, but it was Luna’s eyes that carried the weight. The essence of her being seemed to fill the room with the weight of the night. “You will pleasure Twilight Sparkle to the best of your ability, is that clear?”

The unicorn swallowed, overcome by the presence of a goddess. “Yes.”

“Yes what?”

“Yes...Mistress.” Trixie understood the request perfectly.

“Much better. Now, get to your task.” Luna turned back to Twilight and Celestia. If they knew what just happened, they weren’t showing it, lost in their mutual tenderness. The other unicorn walked slowly towards the intimate coupling, moving around to position herself behind the purple pony.

Twilight’s tail was flicking back and forth reflexively, exposing her marehood repeatedly. Her level of arousal was clear, and Trixie raised an eyebrow after a moment of visual examination.

“I never noticed what a cute flank she has...” The showpony said to herself. The azure unicorn moved closer, bringing her forehoof up to gently stroke Twilight’s haunches, massaging her cutie mark. Ideas began to fill the unicorn’s head.

The purple mare trembled when she felt another pony’s touch. A small gasp broke from her lips, and she glanced backwards to see who was there. The wry smile on Trixie’s face caught her unprepared. She wanted to protest, but the eroticism won out. Twilight returned her face to the front, her mouth opening wide to accommodate her heavy breath. Her eyes wandered from Celestia to Luna and she extemporaneously thrust her flank back towards the attentive pony behind her.

The Night Goddess leaned out over her sister, bringing her head closer to the purple unicorn. “Show gratitude to Trixie’s affections, Twilight. Relish what you are about to receive, but return the pleasure in good order.”

Nodding agreement, Twilight tried to think. Her sexual desire was beginning to drive her thoughts--and perhaps that was the best place to think right now. Her horn glowed magenta, and then swallowed its own power, channeling it down her body and into her marehood, casting a spell of augmented simulation. Or perhaps stimulation in this case.

Instinctively, while casting the spell, Twilight’s hooves began to move up and down along the length of Celestia’s horn. The Sun Goddess’ lustful groan only heightened the arousal of those around her, especially that of her sister.

“Are you ready, slave?” Luna whispered into the alicorn’s ear. “Do you want to feel our clit-cock in your cunt? We must admit, we are very anxious ourselves.” Luna looked up at the purple unicorn on the other side of Celestia. “Put your hoof in front of her mouth!”

Absently, Twilight moved her hoof as instructed.

“Spit on it, slave. Get that hoof slick so she can properly stroke you. You want a nice, slick hoof rubbing your horn, don’t you?”

The white mare swallowed, trying to build up some saliva in her mouth, and then spit once, twice, and a third time onto the small hoof. Twilight moved it back up to the horn, finding it traveled much more easily along its length.

Trixie was discovering something slick of her own. Her hoof moved along the dripping marehood of the purple unicorn, caressing it softly. Twilight let out a gasp--and so did Trixie. Somepony was touching her, as well. Her head spun around, but there was nopony there. She returned her attentions to the engorged sex in front of her, and with her first touch, she felt the caress return to her own marehood. She spun around, seeing no pony there. Her eyes narrowed and her ears pinned back, with her magical instinct taking over. Her hoof returned to Twilight’s sex, eliciting another moan from the mare--and causing her to suppress one of her own.

“I...see.” The azure unicorn said. She leaned forward, making sure that the mare could hear her every word. “You will not overcome Trixie that way, Twilight Sparkle. I will not only bring you to the most amazing orgasm of your life, but I will not succumb until I choose to. Trixie is superior to you in ALL regards.”

The words struck Twilight’s ears, but she didn’t acknowledge them. When she felt the other unicorn’s tongue slip inside her marehood, her body recognized the act willingly. She gasped, and thrust her head forward, pushing it right next to Celestia’s muzzle.

The Sun Goddess was panting, her marehood dripping while her horn was being stimulated. She could feel her sister’s...appendage...pressing against her leg, and she longed to feel it inside her. To feel the flesh penetrate her to the core. When her student’s face fell in front of her, she reacted without thought. Her mouth reached out, embracing the unicorn’s lips with her own.

Twilight felt mouths assaulting her with pleasure on either end of her body. A tongue plunged into her waiting cunt, driving deep in and out as it fought to drive her to climax. A different tongue explored her mouth, wrestling with her own in a duel of pure passion.

With every plunge into the mare’s pussy, Trixie felt her own sex respond with ardor. “You...will...cum before I do.” The azure mare growled, her determination and drive powering her to reach new levels of performance and control.

Luna smiled. The time was right, and she moved her hips into place behind her sister, pulling up until her clit-cock found a wet and willing opening. With a single thrust, she drove it home, plunging to the full length of her shaft.

The Night Goddess let loose a gutteral snarl as a new sensation rushed through her body. Her sister beneath her broke the lingering kiss with Twilight to cry out in a lewd cacophony of noise. Immediately, the dark alicorn began to work her hips, sliding her member in and out of her sister’s hole.

“I...didn’t expect this.” Luna snarled. “You are so very willing, slave. Your cunt is trying to pull me even further into you and not let go. This is something that I want to feel again. But, for now, I’m going to be content to just fuck your brains out.”

Hearing Luna speak, Trixie was being driven to a new level of lust herself. Her administrations on Twilight’s sex were quickly driving her to the brink of complete abandon. Her horn flared with magic, light blue energy coursed over her body, keeping her orgasm in denial. A trick she learned to use on others, teasing them and not letting them have release. She would see that the purple unicorn came before she did, no matter what.

Twilight couldn’t think. She couldn’t reason. She could only feel. The tongue pleasuring her. Her hooves around Celestia’s horn. The rough sensation of its spiral working and massaging her hooves as she did the same in return. The horn was lurching forward and back, moving with every thrust of Luna’s powerful body, and the purple mare did her best to keep with the rhythm. Her own body began to move in time with the Princesses, pushing back and forth, stroking the horn and grinding against Trixie’s muzzle.

“Twilight!” Luna barked the unicorn’s attention. “Look at Celestia. Stare into that whorse’s face. Tell her what she is. Call her a bitch. A whorse.”

The purple unicorn watched The Night Goddess fuck the mare beneath her. Their bodies pressed into each other with lascivious violence.

“No.” Twilight breathed out, her voice husky on the verge of crescendo. She looked down at The Sun Goddess, whose eyes were turned up to meet hers. “You...you’re the...most beautiful mare...I’ve ever seen.”

Luna grimaced and redoubled her efforts, her hips crashing down onto her sister’s flank with pendulous certainty. She pounded her clit-cock into Celestia’s cunt with a driving rage, insistent to make The Sun Goddess cum as she never had before.

The light blue mare working on Twilight soon discovered that her own admirable talents were more than a match for her ability to resist them--especially when they were doubled. Trixie cried out, screaming into the purple unicorn’s marehood, muffling the sound. She lost her own challenge, failing to outlast Twilight--but only by a matter of moments.

With her lust driven intensity, Trixie drove the other unicorn over the top. Twilight cried out, staring at the vision of her exclamation.

“Oh Celestia, yes! Yes! Yes!” Tears welled up in Twilight’s eyes.

“Perfect! It is time for both of us to cum, slave.” The Night Goddess growled. “Do it for your student. Do it for your Mistress!” A rush of liquid flushed from Luna’s cunt, drenching her legs and covering the floor of the throne room.

Celestia lay there, mouth agape, staring at her precious Twilight reaching the apex of carnal bliss, and feeling her beloved sister’s release, and could no longer contain herself. Her cunt released its fluid, clamping down on The Night Goddesses clit-cock, eliciting a shocked cry of pleasure from the midnight mare. And the horn that Twilight had teased and toyed with so masterfully let loose its magical ejaculate.

Twilight watched the horn pulse, and felt the pressure building from inside. She wasn’t thinking, still riding out her own electric orgasm. Instinct took over completely. And just as Celestia had her horngasm, Twilight Sparkle put her mouth over the tip of the alicorn’s horn.

“TWILIGHT! NO!” Luna yelled, but it was too late.

Pure magic rushed out of the most powerful pony alive, and straight into the body of her most beloved pupil. Celestia could not control what was happening, as the power poured out of her. Twilight felt the energy rush into her mouth and reacted naturally, swallowing what came. Her body felt lighter and her mind suddenly became clear, realizing everything that was happening around her. Clarity of thought and emotion rolled over the young unicorn, and even though her mouth was clamped down on The Sun Goddess’ horn, a smile seemed to form on her lips.

For Twilight Sparkle, the world seemed to turn white. She didn’t know how or for how long, but it was as though she was alone in a world of nothing, surrounded not by shadows, but an everything of pure light. There was no sound to disrupt the world, simply herself floating for forever and no time at all.

The unicorn blinked her eyes and found herself staring into the faces of both of Equestria’s resident goddesses. Concern and relief were in equal measure on both mare’s faces.

“Are you okay, Twilight?” Luna asked calmly.

“Please. Please tell me you are well.” Celestia pleaded.

“I’m...I’m fine.” Twilight answered. “I feel just fine.”

The immediate concern fell from Celestia’s face in relief. She smiled at her protege, warmth shining out of her, even as her eyes closed for a moment.

“You are very lucky.” The Night Goddess stated. “That was a rather foalish thing to do.”

“It was?” Twilight asked, looking around to find Trixie. The other unicorn was lying on the floor, apparently sleeping. “Why? What did I do?”

“You took in the full power of Celestia’s magic. Raw and unfocused. There was more power there than any mortal pony will ever know.” Luna explained. The midnight mare’s horn lit up, and the chains binding Celestia to the rack fell off, rattling to the ground. “Go and rest, Tia. We will clean this in a moment.”

Celestia opened her eyes, a beatific glaze covering them, and slowly nodded. She looked at Twilight and smiled. She stood from the device that had been holding her, turned to walk to the throne to rest, but did not complete her journey. She turned and looked over her shoulder. “Thank you.” Her words traveled to both mares, but neither was sure for whom it was intended.

Luna looked down at Twilight. “Walk with me.”

Stepping out of the throne room and onto one of the large balconies that surrounded the castle, The Night Goddess looked up into her crafted sky, the stars peeking through the storm that had passed that evening. Twilight walked up to stand beside her.

“I’m sure you have many questions.” Luna spoke without turning her head.

“I...have some.” The unicorn replied.

“I want you to know, Twilight, that what happened here tonight cannot happen again. Both Celestia and I fear what could happen in the throws of passion when dealing with a mortal pony, and your actions tonight confirmed that fear.”

“But nothing happened.”

The dark alicorn looked down at her smaller friend. “This time. But it easily could have. You are lucky to be alive.”

Twilight nodded, considering her next words carefully. “Princess, why did you do this? The whole...bet thing. Which honestly I still don’t understand.”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, why do it? What were you trying to prove?”

“It wasn’t quite as cold as you make it sound. It was after Celestia and I first...came into our current relationship, and I told her that I was wanting to take a student of my own. Trixie. Many consider her a less-than-reputable mare, but I put forth that she was a child of her surroundings. Traveling constantly, not having a real home or real friends. In contrast, you were the picture of a magical unicorn in her prime, surrounded by loving friends in an ideal home.

“I bet Celestia that by placing Trixie in your role she would soon be almost exactly like you. Conversely, by taking you away from your comfort zone--even what made you comfortable in Canterlot--you would soon lose the stability that you are well known for.”

Twilight stared up at her in disbelief. “Princess Celestia agreed to that? I thought she cared about me.”

Luna’s face softened. “Twilight Sparkle, there is no mortal pony in all of Equestria that my sister cares for more than you. She would never do anything to harm you or your friends.”

“No MORTAL pony?...” Twilight turned her head slightly to the side.

The alicorn laughed. “I DO share a special bond with her, you know.”

“Mmmm-hmmm.” Twilight smirked. “Well, then...tell me something: did...did you...see me?”

“See you?” Luna asked.

“Yeah. Did you see me? Outside your chambers. That one night.”

“Ohhhh...that.” The Night Goddess laughed softly. “Yes, I did. I knew you were there. But Celestia did not, to answer your next question.”

Twilight’s face scrunched up as possibilities formed in her head.

“Princess Luna, were...you trying to seduce me? You kissed me the next day.”

The alicorn didn’t answer immediately. She turned back to look into her night sky.

“There is something else that you need to know, Twilight. When you are in the body of another using the astral trans-location spell, they can hear you when you speak.”

The unicorn’s eyes grew huge and her ears flattened out.

“You...heard me?”

Luna nodded.

“And Celestia?...”

“She doesn’t know. It is a secret I keep.”

Twilight turned to look up into the sky. The stars were twinkling in the night.

“Let me ask you a question, Twilight. You told Celestia that she was the most beautiful mare that you had ever seen earlier, but...I have seen the way that you look at me, and it is not the same way you look at her.” Luna turned to look at Twilight once again. “Who do you really find the more beautiful?”

Twilight stared up into the night sky. The clouds were parting, revealing the moon that shone down on Equestria. The distant lights of Ponyville just visible on the horizon.

“Do you really want to know?” The unicorn finally responded.

“Yes, I do.”

Twilight turned away, and started to walk back into the throne room.

“Well, that...is a secret that I keep.”

Luna watched her walk away and smiled.

* * * * *

EPILOGUE ONE

“So, you aren’t angry? At all?” Rarity asked her dear friend.

“Nope. I consider this an important lesson learned.” Twilight answered, as she moved her books back into place on her library’s shelves.

“Oh, what a relief! I was dreadfully concerned that after you found out about...well, about Trixie and I, that you might be slightly put off.”

“Why would I be mad at her? If anything, I should be mad at myself for flying off the handle. Or at Rainbow Dash for being so far off base.” She then mumbled a small addition. “Not that that is really unusual.”

“And the Princesses? Are you still on good terms with them?”

“Yep! We...discussed things.” Twilight hadn’t told anyone about the night of her ‘reward,’ and truly hoped that Trixie would be able to keep the event private as well. No need to start rumors, even among friends. “We are on the very best of terms.”

“Oh, that is wonderful, darling!” Rarity smiled. “And that reminds me... Can I impose on you to look after Opal for a few days? I’m going to be taking a trip to Canterlot to visit with Trixie, and you know how delicate my poor wookems can be.”

“You call Trixie ‘your poor wookems?’” Twilight’s face twisted up in mock confusion.

“No! I meant Opal, of course.”

The purple unicorn laughed. “Of course I will, Rarity. It’s not a problem.”

“Thank you, darling.”

“So...Rarity. You really like Trixie, don’t you?” Twilight stopped shelving books for a moment.

“I...rather think I do, actually.” The white unicorn replied softly. “I’m not sure where it is going, but, for now at least, I want to find out.”

Twilight nodded, and her thoughts went to Trixie’s performance on her from the other night. She smiled. Maybe she could see what Rarity saw in her after all.

“Sure, Spike. I don’t mind at all.” Twilight stated.

The small dragon stuck his head over the railing of their shared bedroom loft and looked down. “What the heck are you talking about, Twilight? I didn’t say anything.”

“Yeah you did. You just asked if it would be okay to move your bed closer to the window for a while since you’ve been sleeping in the basement for such a long time. Not that a week is really a long time, though.”

“He didn’t say that.” Rarity replied. “He didn’t say anything.”

“I was thinking about it, though.” Spike explained.

“Well, obviously you said it. You must have been thinking out loud and Rarity didn’t hear you. It’s not like I can read minds or anything.” For just a fraction of a moment, Twilight’s eyes flashed gold.

* * * * *

EPILOGUE TWO

Celestia walked through the royal gardens, enjoying the sunlight that beamed down upon her. She was taking some personal time away from duties--much to the chagrin of her advisors and aides. But she felt that a good day in the sun was a welcome treat. She was enjoying giving herself treats lately, and it showed in the smile on her face.

“Good day, Tia.” A royal voice said.

“Luna. You’re up early today.” The white alicorn turned to walk up to her sister, hugging her with her neck as they came together.

“Yes, I wanted to discuss some things before our duties got in the way.” The dark alicorn explained. “Were you happy with the outcome of our wager?”

“Most definitely, yes.” Celestia’s mouth curled up once more.

“Good. And your winnings from the night, were they everything that you hoped they would be?”

The Sun Goddess lowered her head, her face turning pink for a moment. “Twilight was everything that I imagined and more.”

“I’m not sure she would be happy to know that she was tricked into it. That the actual victor was always you and that she was your prize for the evening.”

“She wasn’t tricked, Luna. She wanted it, too.” Celestia said calmly, resuming her walk.

Her sister moved beside her. “I suppose.” There was a brief pause. “We still have one thing to discuss, though, and that is the matter of you cheating.”

“Oh...that.” Shifting her eyes towards her sister for a moment, Celestia was trying to register her emotion. “I do apologize. That was me being overly protective.”

“I know, but still, you must be punished.” Luna said coldly.

“Punished? What do you mean?”

“I mean that if you get away with it, then you won’t feel you did anything wrong, ultimately.”

“And...and what do you propose?”

Luna smiled. “You will go without sex for the next two weeks. If I discover that you have, in any way, pleasured yourself, I will extend that punishment by three days for each offense.”

“What?” The pupils in the white alicorn’s eyes shrank.

“Furthermore, you will be coming to my room every night during that time,” Luna turned to look directly at her sister, “and watch me pleasure myself.”
Celestia’s mouth dropped open. The thought of watching her sister pleasuring herself, not being able to touch herself was maddening. “Luna, no! That is too much! You can’t expect--”

“TWO. WEEKS. Don’t make it worse for yourself, Tia.” Luna’s eyes burned into Celestia.

“Yes, Mistress.” The Sun Goddess answered softly.

“Good.” The mares took a few steps before Luna continued. “You must be very proud of your protege, Tia.”

Celestia turned her head to the side. “Protege? Don’t you mean, ‘pet,’ dear sister?”

Luna shook her head. “No, Tia. She is your protege. She is most definitely your protege.”

* * * * *

EPILOGUE THREE

A pen floated in the air, suspended magically above a piece of parchment rolled out beneath it. Lowering itself down, it began to transcribe a letter.

Dear Great and Powerful Trixie,

I was betrayed. I believed the lies that were told to me, and was made to suffer for it. I thought that what I was being told was the truth, and what I was taught was for my own good, but I have discovered that it was only for the amusement of others. I have stated that I will not be submissive to anypony, but was forced to do exactly that. I have told others that I do not sexually engage in an unwilling situation, but, again, I was forced to do exactly that.

And what is worst of all, I was again bested by that upstart mare, Twilight Sparkle. She defeated me in direct combat somehow, and then further proved to be more sexually adept than I. How is that possible? She is just another unicorn, and not anything as wonderful as I!

The one shining mark in this is finding Rarity. I have true feelings for that mare, and to tell the truth, it frightens me. I have not had the courage to tell her that I love her, at least not yet. When my plan is complete, I will take her along with me, I think. She deserves that.

And on that plan, I have not yet found the magic that Princess Luna used to transform herself from Night Goddess to Nightmare Moon, but I will. And that same power will be there to elevate me from unicorn to goddess--and even more. It is then that I shall have my revenge on Celestia, Luna, and most of all, Twilight Sparkle.

I have learned a very valuable lesson this week, indeed.

Signed,

The Great and Powerful Trixie

The pen floated down to the desk, resting beside the paper. The azure unicorn looked down at what she had written, and her lip twisted upwards. She sat there staring at the words in the dim candlelight, the fire reflecting in her eyes.

The End...for now.

AUTHOR’S NOTE:

This will be continued. I can’t help myself, I keep coming up with more. The next “book” will be called “Who Rules: The Ascended,” and will be published as a separate story on the site. But give me a couple/three weeks to get some other stuff done first. Thanks! ~Nom