Jason lay uncomfortably on his back, wings hanging off the bed limply, and an icepack on his forehead.

‘You know, I would really feel sorry for an Earther or Pegasus if the ascension process was this slow and drawn out.’ He said to his headspace companion.

‘It wasn’t that much of a picnic as a Unicorn either.’ Twilight replied.

‘True, but at least you didn’t have your brain rearranged for the organs necessary for manipulating magic. Plus learning to control power levels that could leave devastation that would be measured in megatons.’ He stated as he shifted to try and get some relief from his new appendages.

The lavender alicorn paused for a moment, images of Pinkie Pie ascending to what was essentially godhood.

‘That would be terrifying.’ Jason said with a slight shiver at the prospect of the hyperactive mare having that kind of power.

‘Yes it would be.’ Twilight agreed fervently.

‘Come to think of it, most of, our friends I guess, would probably be really bad candidates for ascension. I’m honestly surprised after the whole Smarty Pants incident that Celestia went ahead and gave us the opportunity and information necessary for us to ascend.’ Jason said contemplatively.

In the library/ship that was their shared mindscape, Twilight quirked an eyebrow.

‘And just what is that supposed to mean?’ She inquired.

Jason shuddered at the tone she used.

‘Well look at the situation objectively. Your protege, the person who you spent nearly two decades training, goes off the deep end and, for serious want of a better phrase, mind raped a whole town. Might just be human cynicism, but your actions, while in keeping with the highest standards of insanely powerful casters, should have caused Celestia to take a step back and re-think things.’ Jason explained.

Twilight paused and leaned against the huge podium in the center of the library. Looking at the whole situation of what was quite possibly her greatest meltdown objectively was rather hard for her, primarily the feelings of shame and regret that it brought up.

Jason caught the flashes of those feelings being broadcast. Closing his eyes and focusing, he dropped into their mindscape.

Quickly moving towards the mare, he enveloped her in a hug.

“None of that now. We can apologize properly when we get back to Terra and sort out whatever mess Discord has caused.” He said as he ran his fingers through her mane and rubbed between her shoulder blades.

Jason felt Twilight take a shuddering breath.

“Thank you.” She whispered.

He smiled. “Not a problem, partner.”

Pulling away slightly he looked her in the eye.

“We good?” He asked.

“Yeah, we’re good.” She replied with a watery smile.

“Good. Because I have got to get a new ice pack to deal with the latest growth.”

Twilight laughed. “Well at least you aren’t in the Army anymore. You’d never hear the end of it.”

Snorting Jason nodded. “No, I wouldn’t have. Of course they would probably have stopped laughing once I started slinging spells. But that is neither here nor there. I do believe the original discussion was the various character flaws of the other bearers and how making them alicorns would be a very bad idea. Not to mention clichéd.”

“Well we know that infinite cosmic power in the hands of Pinkie Pie would end in chaos that Discord would bow down to.” Twilight said in reply.

“Yeah, then there is Rarity. At the very least everyone would be fashionable.” Jason said. “Whether they wanted to be or not.”

Jason nodded. “Dash would probably challenge everyone to a race and prank the hell out of the world once she figured out how to teleport.”

“Very true. But, what about Fluttershy?” Twilight asked.

“Hmmm, that is a tough one. Probably find her dead under a pile of cute animals. From Acute Rapid Onset Diabetes.” Jason said with a laugh.

Twilight broke down laughing at the image of Fluttershy surrounded by cuddly death.

“Oh, you have so totally corrupted me. Celestia is going to pitch a fit.” She said once she calmed down some.

Jason shrugged. “Meh. I think she will be more concerned with having you back over the whole cynical attitude and penchant for snappy comebacks when the mood strikes.

Twilight shook her head in exasperation before giving him a firm hug.

“Thanks you big goof.”

“Not a problem bookworm.” Jason said with a smile as he faded from the mindscape.

Opening his eyes, Jason removed the now warm ice pack from his head, revealing a lavender horm, about four inches long and getting longer by the day.

‘How long would you say that your horn was before Discord decided to pull a stupid?’ He inquired as he glanced into the hall mirror as he headed to the kitchen to get a fresh ice pack. “ Wait a tic…” he said as he moved back towards the mirror.

‘I have ears now.’ He deadpanned.

‘Well I should hope so, how else would you hear?’ Twilight asked.

‘I mean I have pony ears.’ Jason said.

Sure enough, two lavender furred ears were sticking out of Jason’s hair.

Twilight took a peek at his perspective.

‘Jes is going to squee like hell when she gets home.’ She said finally.

‘Yeah she will. I’m just glad that the wings have been the only mentally scarring shifts.’ Jason replied as he proceeded to the freezer to switch ice packs out.

‘Ummm, Jason have you looked at our chest lately?’ Twilight asked.

‘I have and am currently ignoring the fact that I am now sporting a nice B cup right now. As well as the fact my body is compacting down to a more feminine form.’ Jason replied as he glanced down at the offending mounds.

‘Ignore it and hope it goes away?’ Twilight asked with no small amount of humor in her voice.

‘Kind of. I mean I am comfortable in my sexuality...’ He began.

‘Which can be classified as Harkness?’ Twilight asked with a laugh.

‘I was going to say wibbly-wobbly thank you very much. With Harkness I think his only requirement was a pulse and even that could be debateable.’ Jason replied with mock indignation, ruined by a chuckle.

Twilight laughed. ‘Very true. He is very ‘flexible’ isn’t he?’

‘Yep. I just have lines that I will not cross. But I am going to miss the boys once this shift is complete.’ Jason said as he walked back to the bedroom.

‘True. I might just get the sensations, but they are quite enjoyable. Of course I can imagine that once everything is converted to female, we won’t be leaving the bedroom for a day or two.’

Jason had the good grace to blush slightly. ‘Well one must do research when presented with something new right? Besides from our slowly merging memories I can not seem to find an instance of you showing any interest in rubbin’ the nubbin as it were.’ He retorted.

Twilight sputtered as she tried to get out a response before finally giving up and blowing a raspberry. ‘Oh alright, I was repressed. I knew what sex and masturbation were, but I saw them much the same way I did friendship. A bother that distracted from my studies.’

‘And now?’ Jason asked as he laid down and wrapped the ice pack against his horn.

‘Oh, it is still a bother and a distraction. But quite frankly, with the right person, it is a most welcome one.’ Twilight replied said in what was a very sensual tone.

Jason just laughed as he lay back down to rest.

Author's Note

Yes, it lives. Hard to believe it has been almost a year since my last update. I've been busy with work and school, but I do have several chapters already hand written, just need to type them out. Anyways, I hope that you all enjoy the antics of Jason and Twilight.