The Sparkle In My Eye

by HIDEMYPAST

First published March 24th, 2012 22:44

Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash take a walk together, and Twilight teaches Dash the 'pairing game'.
It seems to be an innocent game of love, but Twilight has something else up her metaphorical sleeve...

Chapters

The Sparkle In My Eye
Coping With The Pinks (Side Story)
Chrysalis' Last Thoughts (Not part of the story, but can you read it anyway, and review it? Thanks.)
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The Sparkle In My Eye
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The Sparkle In My Eye

Hi everypony! This is my first shipfic, and my very first idea that was dragged up in the early hours of the morning (5 am, to be exact.), that was then scribbled down to be ressurected in the morning.
Now, this will follow the same vein of 'Haiku' and 'Alliteration', but instead this is a TwiDash ship. This is loosely based on the song 'Perfect Two'. Can't remember the artist. XP
Anyway, you didn't come here to read the Author's Notes, did ya? On with the show!

Thud, Thud, Thud. A hoof pounded the door irritably.
''Wuzzat?'' A drowsy voice could be heard from behind the door.
''C'mon, Twilight! It's two in the afternoon!'
''Wuh..Oh, hay! Sorry Dash, I'll be two seconds...Hey,why am I on the couch?''
Through the door, Dash heard a muted bang - Probably Twilight. A small breeze sent a chill through her fur, rustling her mane gently. She tapped the door again, the warmth from her flight fading.
''Could you..y'know, let me in first?''
A short silence.
''Oh, right. Yeah. Sorry.''
Twilight opened the door, smiling. She looked a little flustered. Rainbow Dash couldn't blame her - she'd be embarrassed if she'd slept in for Hearts And Hooves day, only to be awakened by the pony she was sharing it with!
Dash stepped inside, and Twilight rushed upstairs to brush her mane. A few minutes later she returned, looking considerably neater. She was holding something, but quickly hid it when she caught Dash looking at it.
Dash frowned, but decided it was just Twilight being Twilight...No, that phrase only worked for Pinkie.
Twilight prodded Dash gently. ''Shall we get going?''
''Sure! Skywatcher's Hill, right?''
''Uh-huh. It's a two hour walk.''
Dash spread her wings, and lifted into the sky. ''Right! See you there!''
''Rainbow Dash! Get back here!'' Twilight's horn flared, and the cyan pegasus froze.
''Hey! What gives?''
Twilight rolled her eyes. ''This is our walk. For Hearts and Hooves day, remember?''
Dash laughed sheepishly. ''Hehe..right.''
Twilight released her magic, and Dash felt herself falling. She quickly righted herself, and landed beside Twilight.
The two ponies began to walk slowly, enjoying the scenery. Dash decided to strike up some conversation.
''What was up with you, anyway? Were you at a rave last night?'' Dash grinned. ''Or just studying? I don't know any pony who hits the books harder than you do.''
Twilight laughed. ''Actually, I was writing an essay and ended up falling asleep on the sofa. It was about Dragon scales, and how they withstand weather. Did you know they can survive blizzards, without even catching a cold? It's all very inter-''
She cut off, probably because she had a cyan hoof in her mouth. Twilight blinked, then blushed again. Dash smiled and took it away.
''I did it again, didn't I?''
Dash nodded, smirking. ''Honestly, Twilight. You're like a waterfall when it comes to information - and you're just as beautiful.''
Twilight blushed deeply, but her eyes lit up. ''I know! To pass the time, let's play the Pairing Game!''
Dash raised her eyebrows. ''The...pairing game?''
Twilight looked at Dash in shock, as though she'd just asked who Princess Celestia was.
''You've never played the paring game?''
Dash shook her head. ''Nope. I've played Snap, though - are they the same?''
Twilight blinked, but then her smile reappeared. ''Nope! All you have to do is...'' She paused, thinking. ''Hm..It's kinda hard to explain. It's basically me saying something like... You're the colours in my life, and you'd say something like-''
Dash cut her off. ''You're the Sparkle in my eye?''
Twilight blushed again, and nodded. ''That's it! Though I'd suggest they make a little more sense. We just carry on until the other runs out of ideas.''
Dash bit her lip, a little uncertain. ''Seems simple enough. It's kinda..nerdy though.'' Too late, she realized the potential offence that sentance held.
To Dash's surprise. Twilight laughed. ''I knew you'd say that! Please, just give it a go.''
Dash rolled her eyes, but she was smiling. ''Fine. You go first.''
''Okay then. You're the light in my dark!''
''You're the magic in my heart!''
''Hm.. You're the blue in my sky.''
Dash gave her a puzzled look. ''What?'' She shook her head. ''I thought they had to make sense?''
''...It does?''
Dash gave Twilight her best 'We are not amused'' look.
Twilight sighed. ''Just go with it.''
''Okay then... You're the wind in my wings.''
''You're the.. Rainbow in my sky!''
''Cheat! You already said something to do with sky!''
''Well, yes, but technichally that doesn't count.''

''Right..''

Dash gave a defeated groan. ''I give up! You're way too good at this, Twilight - and that's coming from Equestria's number one pegasus!''
Twilight smiled, secretly thrilled at beating her marefriend at something. ''Well, we're here now anyway.''
Dash looked around and almost gasped in shock. ''Wow, already? Time flies, I guess.''
True enough, the two ponies had reached Skywatcher's Hill. Slowly, they made their way to the peak - and Twilight felt her breath catching. She'd been here multiple times, mainly to stargaze, but the view never ceased to amaze her. The houses of Ponyville were significantly smaller, and they almost seemed to glow in the sunlight. Even the Everfree forest looked serene. Twilight never knew how
Beside her, a gasp of shock confirmed she wasn't the only one feeling like this.
''It's....beautiful. In all my years of flying, I've never seen a sight as amazing as this.''
Twilight turned to respond, but as she did she noticed Dash's attention was focused on her.
Dash smiled. ''The view isn't bad, either.''
Blushing deeply, Twilight was suddenly reminded of her plan. She nudged Dash. ''You're the apple to my pie.''
Dash blushed lightly and smiled. ''A different version, eh? Well...''You're the sun to my light.''.
Twilight nodded. ''You're the straw to my berry.''
Dash giggled. ''You're the....Hmm, you're the cup to my cake.''
Twilight grinned, and grabbed the black box from her nullspace. Opening it, she dropped her voice to a gentle whisper.
''You're the one I want to marry.''
The lightning-bolt necklace glinted in the fading sunlight, and the cyan pegasus' face seemed to go through a spectrum of emotions.
Shock.
Amazement.
Curiosity.
Love.
Horror.
Twilight bit her lip. Was she going to...say...no...? Twilight began to panick. Would she make a fool of herself, would Dash reject her? Their relationship would fall apart!---
Happiness lit the cyan pegasus' face. Twilight felt a rush of relief, then suddenly she realized...
''YES! Oh Celestia, yes! I will marry you!''

The two ponies embraced each other happily.

Celestia's ear flicked. Someone had just said her name. Her horn flared, and an image of two ponies hugging appeared before her. She rewinded a bit, and watched Twilight's proposal unfold.

Smiling, she summoned a quill and paper.

''Spike, I'm back!''
Spike ran to the main room just in time to see Twilight close the door.
''Oh hey Twilight! This came for you earlier - I didn't open it, but the seal is Princess Celestia's.''
Twilight levitated the scroll, and opened it.

Dear Twilight Sparkle.

I have recently recieved news of your proposal, and I wish to give you a bit of advice.
Whatever you do, do not let Pinkie Pie plan it.
Recently, I hired her to plan my nephew's wedding.
They never actually got to say their vows.

Your mentor, Princess Celestia.

Twilight sighed. She had a point.
Spike, who had been reading the letter beside her, looked at her with confusion.
''Proposal?''
Suddenly, a loud voiced boomed from outside. A familiar voice.
''I'M GETTING MARRIED! WHOO!''
Spike blinked, and fainted.

END.

AN: (Again)
Mother of Celestia, this was fun to write.
I really hope you enjoyed this story as much as I did writing it. Now, this may seem as though I'm pawning off the other two stories..But to be honest, I really hope this has established itself as 'it's own story'.
This would probably never have been written if my internet connection hadn't drowned and died. Hopefully it'll be up soon though!
To be honest, this was more of a dailogue/shipping practice than an actual write. Also, I couldn't find a way to fit this into the fic, but Spike never actually knew they were dating, and was out watching the CMC when Rainbow went to Twi's house.
Well, there's nothing more to be said, so..
Sayonara!

Coping With The Pinks (Side Story)
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Coping With The Pinks (Side Story)

Coping With The Pinks.

AN: Hiya guys! A silly little.. I guess, side story here. We'll start directly off from where the original left off. Now, this doesn't contain the wedding, but do not fear! I SHALL be writing about the wedding!
I'd just like to thank everypony for commenting, tracking and favouriting! This means so much to me, it's unbelievable! I'd also like to thank that awesome pony who offered to go over my story - brohoof, dude!
Sunny out!

Twilight spun around to face her fallen assistant. Letting out a sigh of relief that her apprentice had only fainted, she levitated the letter over to her 'scroll shelf'. Turning back to Spike, she noticed his eyelids fluttering open. He gave a small whimper, and slowly pulled himself to his feet. Shaking his head, he brought himself around to face Twilight.
''You.''
His voice was shaky, sounding sad and almost fearful. She could see the flickers of hurt in his eyes, and knew she had some explaining to do. She opened her mouth, but Spike hadn't finished.
''Rainbow Dash.''
Twilight could only nod. The green dragon turned away from her, the ridges along his spine flattened. Twilight opened her mouth, willing herself to come up with the right words - or her bond with her assistand, her best friend, could be broken forever.
''Spike, I..''
Her assistant spun around, grinning from ear to ear.
''I knew it! I knew it! Oh, congratulations Twilight!'' He yelled, rushing up to her with open arms. The two hugged, and as they broke apart Twilight gave him a curious prod.
''Why the sad act?''

Spike grinned. ''You lied to me - revenge was due.'' But his tone was light-hearted, and Twilight joined him when he burst into fits of laughter.

Pinkie Pie did what Pinkie Pie did. I couldn't say exactly what she was doing, because when she's off-screen, she could be doing anything. Throwing a party, babysitting the Cakes' foals, exploring Equestria, thinking (and most likely playing) with portals...
The list goes on.
But then, as she came on-screen...
She heard a shout. Rainbow Dash...getting...Married?!
Pinkie felt excitement bubble up inside of her. A single thought filled her mind.
I will plan this party. I have to plan this party.
Then the moment passed, and Pinkie was Pinkie again. She bounced happily towards Ponyville Town Center.

To where our story truly begins.

Rainbow Dash came to a stop beside the fountain, her mouth still open from her shout. Her wings seemed super-charged, her senses on high alert. She lifted into the air and zipped around Ponyville again, this time slower as the adrenaline died off. She came to a halt, and Dash became aware of the pony below her.
''Dash..?''
''Rainbow Dash?''
''RAINBOW DASH!''
Pinkie Pie seemed to bellow directly into her ear, causing Dash to veer in shock. She wobbled around uneasily in the air for a few moments, before making an ungraceful landing and collapsing on the ground. She lay there for a few moments, her ears and head still ringing from the aftermath, before the party pony pulled her to her feet.
Shaking her head, Dash finally managed to regain her senses and collect her thoughts. Looking around, her attention focused on the grinning pony, who was mid sentence.
''---Off-screen, but then the author brought me on-screen, and I suddenly felt like I NEEDEDto throw your wedding party! So I bounced all the way over here, and I saw you! But when I shouted at you, you didn't hear me, so I decided to pull out the BIG GUNS! Then you fell, and here we are!''
Dash face-hoofed.
''Right, okay. Well, I think we'll have to consult Twilight on this.''
Pinkie's eyes widened, and her smile faded slightly. ''Oh, nonononoNO! We are NOT going to Twilight's house!''
Dash gave her a curious look. ''Why..?''
Pinkie gave her a look identical to the one Twilight had given her earlier. ''Because, if we do, the story will be super duper short, and it won't be good at all!''
Dash just sighed. ''Right. Well, we're still going to Twilight's.''
The instant the words left her mouth, Pinkie deflated.
Literally.
The poofiness left her hair, and she seemed to sag.
''But..But..I want to plan the weeddiiiinngg!'' She started to bawl loudly, obviously upset. Dash blinked, surprised. This was weird, even for Pinkie's standards. Carefully, she patted her friend's back.
''Hey, Pinks, cheer up. You can plan the wedding...But we really do need to go to Twilight's...''
The pony in front of her continued crying, and Dash accepted defeat.
''Fine. We won't go to Twilight's house.''
In what seemed to be the space of a second, Pinkie Pie re-inflated, shot to her hooves and pulled Dash to her favourite shop. Dash blinked, decided it was better for her sanity to pretend that never happened, and glanced up at the sign above them
Explosive Nights Out - For all your partying needs!
Dash frowned. ''Uh, Pinkie, I really don't think this is that kind of party...Pinkie?''
But her friend had dissapeared into the shop, and was now looking through the many party decorations.

Sighing, Dash followed her.

Twilight's breath came in short bursts as she galloped as fast as she could towards the inevitable destination of her friend and fiance. She'd seen the pink and blue blur. The look on both their faces. Dash looked utterly confused and defeated, and Pinkie's face was pure exhilaration.

As her destination came into view, she started to slow. She halted just outside the door, panting hard. She took a moment to prepare herself, and stepped inside.

Pinkie turned.
Twilight nodded.
Pinkie yelled. She ran.
Twilight yelled. She chased.
Dash blinked. She had an involuntary nap on the shop floor.*

*She fainted.

''Stop this Pinkie! You cannot possibly think to win this fight!'' Twilight attempted to reason with her friend one last time.
Pinkie, however, had a different idea. She lifted a hoof to point at her opponent. ''Never! I shall plan your wedding - and it will be glorious!''
The two stared each other down. Twilight's horn flared, ready to release her magic. Pinkie's party cannon was primed.
In the distance, a single bird chirped.
Pinkie and Twilight simultaneously released their fire.
''NOOOOOOO!''
Rainbow Dash threw herself between the attacks, smoke flooding the clearing.
The pegasi fell to the floor limp.
Twilight galloped over to her fiance, Pinkie right behind her. They gathered around Rainbow, both fearing the worse. They waited, the smoke slowly fading. Twilight quickly cast a wind summoning spell, desperate to see if her lover was okay.
The smoke dispersed completely, revealing....
''Uuugh....Hey, guys..Why am I on the floor? ....Why...am I...p-p-p...''
Pinkie couldn't hold it in any longer. She burst out laughing, falling backwards. ''I guess we can call you..hehe..Candyfloss Dash!''
Twilight looked down at her now pink marefriend, and she too began to laugh.
Dash groaned inwardly, but she managed a smile. ''I think we should head home.''
The two other ponies nodded, and together they made their way to Twilight's library.
---Two-Months-Later-----
Twilight sighed in relief. Finally, the planning was done! A month and a half of late nights with Pinkie and Dash, making their special day special, complete. Twilight had to admit, Pinkie was a good planner. The two had agreed to work together after they both thought they'd killed Dash.. Twilight smiled at the memory, and decided to hit the hay.
As she settled into bed, she used her magic to cross off another day on her calander.
Only two months left..

END.

AN; I AM SO SORRY. This is REALLY bad isn't it?
*le sigh*
Oh well.
Hope you enjoyed.
Sunny Out.

Chrysalis' Last Thoughts (Not part of the story, but can you read it anyway, and review it? Thanks.)
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Chrysalis' Last Thoughts (Not part of the story, but can you read it anyway, and review it? Thanks.)

This day was going truly perfect...
The kind of perfect that I'd dreamed since I was small..

But instead of ruling all, I have caused my own downfall,
and I fear my life may soon be lost...

Chrysalis opened her eyes, and instantly closed them again. The light from the sun, lying high above, was blinding. Groaning, she pulled herself to her hooves. Peering through her eyelids, she noticed she was in a barren land. Sand covered everything, and by the way it flew off her coat when she shook herself, it had spread to even herself. Glancing down, she noted a red liquid was gathering around her hooves. She tried to take a step forward, but the minute she put pressure on a single hoof pain overwhelmed her. She tried to stay upright, but eventually gave in and sank downwards into the sand and darkness.

When Chrysalis awoke again, she noted more sand had pooled around her. Immobilizing her. Feeling weaker than the time she had gone three weeks without feeding, she slowly came to the conclusion that she was going to die.
For the first time in a millennium, she felt scared.
She didn't want to die. She wanted revenge first. Revenge against that forsaken Celestia! Revenge against those blasted..what did that dim-witted Princess call them again? Elements of Harmony? What a dumb name!
And the purple one. Twilight Sparkle - another idiotic name.
She wanted to see her die, slowly and painfully. She'd kill every last pony right in front of her, driving her insane. She'd been particularly concerned about the Princess - she'd save her to last.
Then, when she was the only one left...She'd leave her to rot.
She wouldn't kill her. Just leave her there. Maybe she'd set her loose on another race, strike fear in their hearts.
Smiling insanely as the scene played out in her head, she drifted into a fitful sleep.

This time, when she woke again, she opened her eyes to darkness and stinging pain. Squeezing her eyes shut, she realized she was buried completely in sand, and that only her muzzle, chest and horn were visible from afar. She tried to shake it off, but
her limbs had gone completely numb. She could barely feel her magic, but decided for one last spell.
Summoning an adequately sized stone tablet - once a simple task - nearly caused her to fall unconscious. She didn't give in though - she knew the minute she fell asleep, she'd never wake up again.
The stone finally materialized, she imagined she was writing. Her horn flaring, she began to inscribe a message onto the smooth surface of the tablet.

To whichever pitiful creature that finds this.
I'm not sorry. I never will be - why should I? They loved too much. If they were like us, they would've been prepared for attack. The ponies in attendance wouldn't have cowered in fear as their 'beloved ' princess fell to the floor defeated. They'd have charged while I was gloating.
But it's funny how, in the end, their downfall caused their success.
It defeated me. Queen of the creatures that feed off love.
Defeated by love.

Content with her work, Chrysalis performed a final spell. She flung the tablet away with enough force to collapse a building
Giving into her exhaustion, a final thought crossed her mind.

I hope that thing kills somebody. It'd look more menacing with blood on it.

That day had gone truly perfect.
I have realized my one true flaw.
I should've fed not off love, but instead on the blood,
of the ones who dared opposed me...

Oh my god why was this story featured
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Oh my god why was this story featured

Author here!

I thought the rule 'old stuff makes me want to shoot my younger self' only applied to art, but here I am!

This. story.

SUCKED.

Well, the formatting did. I'd go through it and fix it, but lack of motivation stops me.

Meh, oh well. I do have a new story though, so if you like evil Twilight, it's for you! :D

http://www.fimfiction.net/story/41494/Broken-Dawn

But yeah...I'm not going to take this story down, and truthfully, to me, the only reason this got featured was because TwiDash.

Yeah...Not good D:

Should I re-write this?
And no, there will be no sequels.

Ever.

Sunny, out~! x3