Author's Note

Here is the Prequel I promised you. It took about three hours of writing to completely finish the chapter. Anways, I strived to capture Twilight's character, and I think I did a pretty good job. There will be a "legit" Chapter two later, but I just wanted to post this for now.

This is a Prequel to the first chapter, hope you enjoy!

The Prequel

I sighed, my hooves were tucked underneath myself as I levitated the book in front of my eyes, quickly reading line after line as I took it all and stored the information away inside my brain. The library was quiet, it was a beautiful Sunday morning, most ponies spent the day outside so the library was more quiet then ever, the only sounds were the faint sound of my magic, and the page turning. “Hey Twi!” I tensed, my heart skipping a beat as I heard his voice, quickly stuffing the book under my pillow and I took another laying next to me and opened it up and faked reading as I heard him climb the stairs. “There you are! What have I told you about staying inside for a day, it's not good for ya egghead.” He smirked, that smile always made the butterflies in my stomach go wild.

“Well it's rude to interrupt a lady trying to read Nick.” I retorted with a smile on my muzzle, putting the book down onto the bed as he came closer, trying to keep my cool. He then shrugged his shoulders, holding his arms up a little and tried not to grin himself.

“Well excuuuse me, princess.” I smirked and rolled my eyes, his humour was something I really liked about him. He then looked at the book that I laid next to me. “The Complete History on Equesrian Weather?” I felt my cheeks flare and I mentally facehoofed. Nice choice Twilight. “Going to help Rainbow Dash and the weather team?” He asked and I lit up, a prefect lie forming.

“Yes! I am going to try and help Rainbow plan the weather for next year.” I gave him my most convincing smile and he returned it, before narrowing his eyes at my teeth.

“You have something in your teeth Twi.” I froze, hopping off the bed and ran to the mirror I had beside my dresser. I barred my teeth, looking around for anything in my teeth, before my fear turned into a little bit of anger. There was nothing in my teeth, the snickering coming from Nick pointed to the conclusion that he was lying. I felt my face fluster, gritting my teeth and I took a deep breath.

“Jerk!” I spun around and he bent down as I walked over to him, my anger quickly dissipating as he smiled at me, his arms out and he tilted his head.

“Sorry Twi, it's just fun to tease you sometimes. Will a hug make up for it?” I felt my heart skip a beat, my head moving on instinct as I nodded and came closer to him, putting my left foreleg over his right shoulder, and my right forehoof under his left and I stood on my hindlegs. He put his arms over both my own shoulders and ran down my back, making sure to steer clear of my wings. Usually he would make a fist with one hand and cover it with the other, but this time he let both hands open, gently rubbing his fingers into my lower back. I felt weak for a second before I regained my composure, this was a welcome change to the usual hugs he gave me.

I nuzzled into his neck, lost in the moment before my eyes snapped open and I pushed away from him, his hands leaving me. “Well I should get back to studying the weather patterns. How about we get dinner later?” I looked at him and he smiled, my heart melting as he ran his fingers through his hair and nodded.

“Sure, sounds good. I'll be round later to get you?” I resisted the urge to let out a squee, and just nodded slowly as he took his leave. A couple seconds after the door closed I started hopping up and down.

“Yes yes yes yes yes!” I was so excited, but I knew I had to look up more about what I needed. So I got back into my bed, my horn lighting up and the book came out from under my pillow, my eyes going over the title. How to Court a Stallion. I opened it back to the page I left off on. “If a stallion is interested, he will give off specific signs, some of which are listed here.” I looked down at the little list and read them off. “He may tease you occasionally. He might make excuses to be close to you. He might stare at you more. He may threaten others males who try and court you, and show his dominance.” I felt my heart pick up in speed as I thought of that situation.

I imagined myself at the Gala, Prince Blueblood was standing next to me, hitting on me. His hoof reaching towards my face, his own getting closer to my own and I felt scared. When all of a sudden, Nick pulled him back, yelling something at him before Blueblood retorted and Nick hit him, right in the snout and looked at me. I felt the same feeling as he dropped to his knees before he leaned forward, locking lips with me passionately kissing me, but his lips tasted like paper...

I opened my eyes, Spike was staring at me as my lips were locked to the page, his look was one of questioning as he walked back down the stairs. “I will leave you two alone.” I pulled back, licking my dry lips and felt so embarrassed.

“Spike! I was just... That never happened ok!?” I was nervous, hoping to Celestia he didn't tell anyone I was making out with a book.

“Sure, whatever.” I took a deep breath, my face was burning hot and I put the book down, I needed a break. I decided to get a shower before he came and picked me up, so I could look my best for him. I bit my lip as I made my way to the bathroom.

“But he said before he wasn't interested in ponies.” I said to myself. Yea but ideas can change Twilight, and that might of been directed at Rarity. My brain argued with me. “Yea but...” No buts. You see the way he looks at you, he spends most of his time around you. Now you get in there and look your best for him. I lowered my head a little. “Yes ma'am...” I turned on the water, the steam soon filling the room and I got inside, closing the glass door to the shower behind me. I stepped under the hot water, closing my eyes as it wet my mane and my face. I stood on my hind legs, letting the water cascade down my whole body when I went off a little into dream world.

I felt his hands touch my sides, my body relaxing in his touch as he moved them over my sides, before rubbing my back. He nipped my ear with his soft lips, his thumbs pressing into my lower back. He was gentle but firm, kneading his hands into my muscles, feint mewling noises coming from my mouth as I shivered in his touch. He then ran his fingers over my wings, both shooting open at his touch. “Sweet Celestia... I love you Nick... I love you so much.” I pushed back to him, but felt nothing, his touch leaving me and my eyes shot open in alarm. I looked over my shoulder and my heart sank. Nothing was there besides the detachable water head spraying hot water onto my wings where his hands 'were'. I felt sad, I yearned for his touch, he made me feel amazing, even being close to him was almost enough to melt in pure bliss.

I felt a warmth bloom in my lower body, my eyes closing again as I tried to imagine his hands move lower on me, rubbing my thighs as he teased me, his delicate fingertips touching my slick fur, nearing closer and closer to my most sacred area. My legs spread open for him, my breathing getting a bit shallower, his breath was on my neck as he whispered into my ear, telling me everything was alright. Just as he was about to touch me where I have never been touched before, a knock at the door startled me, the shower head still spewing hot water out, but it was in between my legs now. “Twilight, just wanted to tell you I'm going to Rarity's.” Spike... I growled a bit in frustration, just a couple more minutes and I would of been fine.

“Ok Spike.” I said flatly, putting my forehooves back onto the tiled floor of the shower. I felt my loin ache, I wasn't in heat, that was in Spring. I have never been so turned on by anypony before. I sighed, I needed him. “Would a spell work?” I asked myself as I started to soap up myself. Twilight, earn his love the true way. “But I want him so badly, he makes me feel like a princess.” I know, but you don't need a guilty conscience Twilight, and if he truly loves you, it will be all the better if you get him fair and square. Now get out there and get him! I smiled as I washed the soap out of my hair and off my body. “Yea!” I felt amazing, I will tell him how I feel, I just know he will want me! I turned the shower off, levitating a towel over to me and I dried myself off, making sure all my primaries were in place, and none of my feathers were out of place. Once everything was one hundred percent ok, I left the bathroom, my head held high when I noticed somepony across the library, deep into a book. Once he looked up, I debated about going back into the bathroom.

“Have a nice shower Twi?” I felt that feeling come back inside me, my new found confidence went down the drain as he stood up. Nick... I love you. My mind said but the words didn't come out, just a slurring mess. “What?” He cocked his head to the side and I blushed.

“It was good.” He smiled and I looked at his clothes. He defiantly showered before coming here, he smelled like I imagined he would, it was a little hard to explain but it was manly and almost intoxicating. He wore a pair of black jeans, with white shoes. He also wore a black undershirt and a nice white over shirt, half way buttoned up. And I daresay, he looked sexy. I bit my lip and trembled a little as I looked him over.

“I didn't know what to wear, so I just put these on.” He noticed I was staring at him and I snapped back to reality and shook my head.

“No no no. You look good.” I smiled and noticed he faintly blushed, scratching the back of his head as he usually did when he was embarrassed of nervous. I trotted up to him, my eyes scanning his entire body for other signs of body language. His nostrils flared, most likely smelling me, his blush deepening and he turned and motioned for me to follow.

“Shall we?” I nodded and we left the library and set off. The sun was down a bit, leading me to guess it was around five pm. We walked for a couple minutes before he spoke again. “I got us a reservation at a very nice place, want to guess where it is?” He glanced down at me and I didn't even try and shrugged my shoulders as best as I could. “Well let's just say, I think you will be very surprised.” His smiled made my stomach flutter and we turned the corner and my jaw dropped.

“Nick.. You didn't...” He rested his hand on my shoulder, before he chuckled.

“Yup, a table for two at the Little Slice of Canterlot.” I stood as still as a statute, not knowing how to react. Nick got us a table at arguably the best restaurant in all of Equestira. “Well, are we going to stand here, or are we going inside?” I shook my head, trying to get my brain back and focus.

“Yea, let's go.” I started walking towards the entrance with Nick by my side the entire time. Once we reached the main doors, he opened them for me, my cheeks getting a tad warmer as I entered and took a look around. It was quiet, the tables were spread more so then any other restaurant I ever went to, and frankly it reminded me of my fillyhood. Once he was beside me, the mare that I assumed was a waiter frowned as we walked up.

“I'm sorry sir, but we are booked full right now.” Nick just smiled and put his hand around my neck a little.

“I actuality have a reservation under Nick Stotes.” She then looked down before flushing red and looked back at us with a sheepish smile.

“Oh, but of course. I must apologize for my behaviour Mr. Stotes, right this way.” The mare picked up two menus in her magic and we followed her as she walked to our right. “And your table, I will be around in five minutes or so to take your order.” Our table was a small booth on the far most corner of the restaurant.

“Thank you, could you get us a bottle of Chteau La Mondotte Saint-Emilion, if you would please.” Nick said, almost stunning the waitress before she nodded and trotted towards the kitchen. “Your seat.” He motioned for me to sit down and I smiled, putting my hoof in his hand as I sat down. Once I was seated, he sat across from me and I brought the menu up just enough so I could steal a peak at him if I wanted to, and I did want to. “Order anything you like, tonight is on me.” He put his menu down, leaning back a little and I felt my cheeks flush.

“Nick, I'm a princess, I can pa-.” He leaned forward, putting his finger on my lips. I so desperately wanted to kiss it, perhaps give it a little taste but he pulled back before I could say anything.

“Nonsense, I want to thank you for everything you have done for me, as well as being the first friend I had in Equestria.” This news sent sad chills through me. Friend... I then remembered back to when we met. With only the clothes on his back and no where else to go, I was quick to take him in. I never thought I would develop feelings for him.

“Thank you.” He returned my smile and I looked down at the menu again, looking for something that appealed to me. I quickly found what I wanted and put the menu down just as the waiter started coming over.

“Have you decided what you would like to order?” She asked as she set the bottle of wine as well as two wine glasses onto the table. We both nodded and Nick spoke first.

“First off, a couple Caesar salads for an appetizer, and I would like the tortellini pasta.” He then looked over at me and I smiled.

“And I would like the Al Forno Conchiglie with Five Cheeses please.” The waiter jotted down my order and smiled before trotting off towards the kitchen. I turned back to see Nick taking the cork out, before he poured us both a half glass of wine, then he replaced the cork back into the bottle to keep air out.

“Here you go.” He said as he offered me my glass, my horn lit up and I took it from his grasp. “To our friendship.” He put his glass forward for a toast, and my heart sank to the depths. Friendship. I kept back tears as I lightly clinked my glass against his before taking a small gulp of wine and he did the same. It was such a divine taste as it cascaded down my throat once I swallowed. A warmth blooming through my upper body made me sigh and relax a little.

The rest of the night went extremely well, the dishes were delicious, but not very filling. But just being in the company of Nick, on a 'date', was good enough for me. Once we finished, he paid the bill and we began the walk home. It was dark, more so then it should of been as the clouds obscured the light from the sunset as they started to roll in. We walked home in silence, my heart screaming inside me to tell him how I felt, but I couldn't bring myself to tell him at all. Once we arrived at the door step, he bent down and hugged me. “Thank you for tonight Nick, it was wonderful.” He then pulled back, looking as though he was going to kiss me. In that lingering moment my hopes were dashed as he stood back up, the weather starting to take a turn for the worst.

“I better get home, I will see you later Twilight.” And with that, he hopped down and took off jogging towards his house, the wind picked up and the words burst forth from my mouth.

“I love you!” But it was too late, he was gone off in the distance, the rain starting to come down as I sat there on my doorstep, watching Nick disappear into the evening darkness. I felt a tear run down my cheek as I sniffed, trying to hold it in. “I... Love... You...” I said between shudders and I clenched my eyes shut as I started to cry a little. After about a half hour I opened my eyes and stepped inside to the quiet library. I walked to the kitchen and made myself a hot chocolate. I had the best night of my life, but the worst end to one ever. Once I was at my bed, I noticed the book from earlier. I laid down, the mug floating next to me as I started to read again.

After a couple hours, that nagging voice in my head came back. Twilight... I am disappointed in you, you let him go without saying anything? “But what was I to say?” I then read the next line, before stopping. I re read it aloud to myself, to make sure I read it right. “If a mare presents a stallion with a flower that is the same colour as her coat, it is a sign that she loves him and want's to either be his mare, or be in his herd, depending....” I dropped the book, putting the mug down on the bedside table before I galloped down the stairs and outside, looking to the left of the stairs.

I noticed a single purple flower, blowing in the breeze.