Inkwell, Meet Ponyville

"No, go up! Wait, back down! Up, up up! Go, go, go, go.....aw, man!" I was playing a game of Angry Pegasi on Button's JoyBoy, and he was commenting on the game.

"Okay, okay, my turn! Watch and learn, Inky," Button said, cockily.

"Ha, no way, little stallion! There is NO WAY in Equestria that you can beat my high score!" I replied, equally as cocky.

Button rolled his eyes. "Inky, your high score is six."

"Whatever!" I was going to hand Button the JoyBoy, but it slipped out of my hand. I reached down to grab it, and Button did too. Our hooves touched as we both grabbed the JoyBoy. I looked at him and he blushed. I did too, and then involuntarily reached my hoof back.

"Oh, sorry. You're fine! It's okay, it was my fault. I'm just so clumsy, and you're so cute, and-- wait, what?"

"No, you're fine. I'm gonna go get some sleep," Button giggled, as he picked up his JoyBoy and began to trot away. He stopped. "And for the way, you're pretty cute, too."

I literally fainted in my seat, but luckily Button was far enough down the aisle not to see me. Once he was gone, I jumped over the seat behind me and slithered in the seat next to Scootaloo.

"Did you hear that?" I exclaimed. "Button thinks I'm cute!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I know, you're in love with Button, I know he's in love with you, etcetera, etcetera!" She rolled her eyes.

"Who put a needle in your haystack?" I asked.

"I'm sorry Inky, I'm just upset that Rainbow Dash didn't come on the trip."

"What? Yes she did! She's just fell asleep on the first chair in the next car."

Scootaloo ran into the next car. "Thanks, Inky!"

"Ah," I sighed to myself. "Finally, some peace and quiet." I pulled a book out of my bag and began to read.

"I suggest thou should have some hours of sleep. It is indeed late, after all," I heard a voice say.

I turned around and saw Luna, smiling. "Hey Luna."

"Hello. You seem excited. Why?" She asked.

"Well, you know Button, right?"

"Yes, of course. Why? Dost thou have a crush on Button? Dost Button like thou back? Did Button possibly call thou cute? Thou blushed, did she not?" Luna said, getting excited. She always got excited whenever I had a crush on anypony. Luna loved romance, although she never really had any for herself.

"How did you know? You're not upset, are you?"

"We may eavesdrop from time to time. And why would We be upset? We are closer to friends with thou than a maternal influence. After all, We are not truly your mother, so why act like We are so?" She said, smiling.

I loved Luna. It was true, she never acted like my mom, because she wasn't. We were best friends. Not like the Crusaders, something else. Luna would always be my friend. She would always joke around with me and play with me at the castle, but it began to get too busy. Since this was her vacation week, she would play with me and be my friend again.

"That's true, Luna. I love the friendship we have." I hugged her as I looked out the window. "Your night really is beautiful. I love it. Sometimes I have sleepless nights because I can't think about anything while looking at the night. It's amazing. It's hard to believe that just one pony created that by herself isn't it?"

Luna hugged me back. "You have no idea."

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"So, let's talk about colts," Applejack giggled as she trotted in. It was around 10:00, and the train had stopped while Celestia raised the sun in a small town. Somepony had to do it, after all. The Crusaders and I were sitting in our beds, talking when Applejack came in.

"AJ, what are you doing here?" Apple Bloom asked angrily.

"Just checking in on you fillies. So, Inky, how is Button?" She grinned.

"How do you know about Button?" I asked her.

"Well, Luna doesn't exactly have what I'd call 'zipped lips'."

"Hmph," I grunted.

"Well, how is he? Do you know if he likes you?"

"He TOTALLY likes her!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed. "He told me himself! They are SO cute together, donch'ya think?"

"Sweetie Belle, I keep telling you, we're not together!" I interjected.

"Um, you both like each other, so you sorta are, sugarcube. It's just not official, right gals?" Applejack smiled.

"Right, big sis!" Apple Bloom smiled back at her. "And now it's official!" Apple Bloom ran out of the car, grabbing Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo's hooves while she ran. "We'll be back!"

"Oh Celestia," I sighed. "They're going to get Button, aren't they? Wait a second; they're going to get BUTTON, Applejack! I look a mess!" I ran to grab my bag and began to brush my mane, tail, and coat. I put on my tiara, refluffed my wings, and threw on my cloak. Then, I casually sat down on the bed, pulled out a book, and waited for Button nervously.

"Well, somepony is in love!" Applejack commented, eyes wide open.

I rolled my eyes. "Oh, hush."

Apple Bloom burst into the room, dragging Button behind her.

"Button, Inky has something she wants to say to you." Apple Bloom said, staring intently at me.

"Uh, uh, uh, n-no I don't!"

"Yes you do!" Sweetie Belle said through gritted teeth, pushing me towards him.

"Um, okay. Here goes nothing. Button, I'm super in love with you and I reeeeaaaaaalllly like you. Would you, maybe, want to, um, go out or something? Like, if you want, you know, it's fine if you don't, but um, yeah." I spewed out quickly.

Button ran into my arms and hugged me. "Of course, Inky! I like you, too! I have been dreaming of this moment and I, well, I could never get the guts to ask you!"

I smiled bigger than ever before and saw Applejack's eyes with a 'go for it' look, then hugged him back. “I like you, too, Button.”

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“FINALLY CHILDREN, WE ARE HERE!” Luna yelled, using her Royal Canterlot Voice.

“Luna, remembered what we talked about? Quiet,” Fluttershy told her meekly.

“Oh yes, We apologize.” Luna said insincerely.

“Wheeeeeeee!!!!!! C’mon Gummy, let’s go!” Pinkie Pie skipped out of the train car, then skipped on the path to the hotel. "Meet'cha guys there!"

"Spike? Do you have all of my books?" Twilight yelled into the back of the car, about to leap out.

"Yes, Twilight," Spike replied as he walked in, carrying at least seven books in his tiny dragon arms. I was about to offer him some help, but then I realized I had never liked Spike, so I watched, smirking happily.

"Hey Inky, do you wanna give me some help?" He asked, breathing heavily.

"Nope." I smiled. I trotted out of the car as Luna walked next to me.

She leaned over to me and whispered, "We hath never liked the minuscule reptile either. So obviously in love with the beautiful mare with the purple mane. Obnoxious, really."

Scootaloo flew out of the train car next, with Rainbow Dash leading ahead of her. Scootaloo's wings lost power, and she gingerly dropped to the ground.

"Alright kid, let's say we race to the hotel?" Rainbow Dash challenged her.

"You got it!" Scootaloo and Rainbow began to gallop.

Next, Apple Bloom and Applejack jumped out the car, followed by Fluttershy, being careful with all of the animals that she said she 'had to bring'. Followed by Fluttershy was Rarity, carrying at least five suitcases, with Sweetie Belle trailing behind her, almost crushed by the rest of Rarity's bags. "What did you bring?" She asked. "All of Maud's pet rocks?"

Rarity rolled her eyes. "Come, darling. Almost there." As they jumped out of the train car, Spike dropped all of Twilight's books, and she exclaimed. Spike didn't notice and ran over to Rarity. "Do you need any help? Here, let me take some bags."

"Oh, thank you Spike, but I think that Twilight still needs your help," she suggested.

"Gosh, sorry, Rarity." He apologized, blushing, and handed the bags back to Rarity. He picked up Twilight's books, and they began to walk down the trail.

"Dost thou see what We mean?" Luna said, leaning down again. I smiled up at her.

"Thou durst, indeed," I joked with her. She laughed, and we began to walk down the trail. Applejack and Apple Bloom ran past us, and Apple Bloom yelled that they were racing like Scootaloo as she trailed away.

"So, We heard that thou and Button are in quite the relationship," she said slyly.

"Maybe...." I giggled.

"Oh, stop it! We know you art. Applejack is honest, remember? As your best friend, We think We have a right to know! Oh, We shall be quiet now. Button is coming! Bye," Luna trotted away, laughing.

"Hey, Inky. How ya doing.....babe? I mean, sorry, I just, I, sorry. Anyway, how are you?" He said nervously.

"I'm good, silly. How are you.....sweetie?" I said, just as awkward. "Okay, this is weird. Let's just pretend we're friends....in love!"

"You got it! So, let's just talk about...y'know, whatever," Button said as he put his hoof on top of mine as we continued walking.

"Alright. Then, let's start with the basics. Um, do you ever want to get married? I mean, maybe not to me, but do you?"

"Yeah, it depends. I mean, sure. Alright, my turn. Mmm......do you ever want to have foals? I mean, maybe not with me, but y'know."

"Sure, maybe a couple. No more than two. Three is just too much for me. Alright, let's see........what's your absolute FAVORITE video game?"

"Oh, come on Inky, that's just cruel! That's like saying, 'who's your favorite....'. Okay, I don't have an analogy. But at the moment, I really like Flappy Pony. But it got shut down you know, because the creator thought it was getting to addicting for some ponies, so I'm playing the bootleg version, Flappy Pegasus." Button explained.

"Oh, okay. I like Pac-Pony. It's really fun. Okay, your turn again."

"Hmm...have you ever kissed anypony?"

"No. Have you?"

"Not yet. Do you want to?" Button stopped walking, picked up my hoof, and sat down on the trail in the woods. I sat down, too. He put his right arm around my shoulder, and began to lean in. I couldn't believe what was happening. This wasn't some dream. This wasn't a vision. This was real. I took my chance, and leaned in quickly. I kissed Button Mash.