What Path to Choose

“A date you mean now? But we can’t go wondering around Canterlot this late at night without Twilight.” said Sweetie Belle.

“We can, I told you I have it all figured out with Rarity.” said Scoot looking a little hurt.“I did this all for you and I thought it would show you a more romantic side to me.”

Sweetie Belle smiled at this and kissed Scoot tenderly then said,“It is romantic, I’m happy you did this, but I just don’t know how we are going to get out of here is all.”

“I got that part planed out too.” said Scoot opening her wings.

Sweetie Belle looked a little scared then said,“I’m not big on flying, but ok I guess. I do trust you, but please don’t drop me.”

“Well get dressed then and I’ll do your mane, then we can be off.”

Sweetie smiled and made her way over to Scoot’s bag pulling out another beautiful dress. She pulled it on then Scoot helped do up her mane, she did it how Rarity had shown her, and when they were done Sweetie Belle barely looked like herself. She was extremely beautiful, her mane was braided and pulled back and held with a diamond head band that belonged to Rarity, a ring around her horn, and a silk dress that was blood red. The dress went with her white coat so well and mixed beautifully with her mane. Standing before Scoot was not a filly, but a beautiful mare.

She had to take a moment to hold back her tears. She wasn’t sure why, but she felt emotions over powering her the more she looked her over. It was then that she noticed how much Sweetie Belle had grown over the past couple of years. It had seemed to her that they were still small fillies, playing their games, and making trouble, but now she could see that they weren’t kids anymore, life was going by quickly.

Scoot couldn’t help it when she moved forward and kissed her gently holding it for a while then finally pulling away. Sweetie was blushing dark red by now and started to giggle. Scoot then tilted her head in a mock bow and said,“Ready to go my lady?”

“I sure am, lead the way Madam.” said Sweetie giggling.

They both giggled at this and then made their way toward the window. It wasn’t as hard as Scoot had thought to fly Sweetie down to the street below. She had thought it would have hurt her wings at least to do something like that, but she felt fine. It must have been from how much flying she had been doing. Once they hit the ground, Scoot put a wing around her marefriend and said,“Follow me.”

“Where are we going?”

“You’ll see.” said Scoot smiling wide.

They made their way down the main road that lead toward the castle. Even at night Canterlot was still thriving with life. Ponies of all kinds walked down the streets chatting, shopping, eating at nice restaurants, and putting on shows. Most of the ponies they pasted were unicorns and it was amazing for Sweetie Belle. She had never been around so many of her own kind before. The feeling was amazing and it itched too. She wondered at that for a moment, wandering what the itching feeling was.

She was about to turn and ask Scoot if she could feel it too, but right then a street performer jumped in front of them and with his horn lighting up, he started to make flowers grow in front of them. He bowed low and smiled wider than she thought a pony could possibly smile saying in a cheery voice, “Hello young mares, how about flowers for your lovely friend there.” his head turned toward Scoot.

She looked a little shocked, then looked over at Sweetie Belle then back at him.“How did you know we were together?” she asked.

“You two were walking together.” he said smiling again.

“I mean on a date.”

His smile never fell as he said again pulling out of his bow,“The way you two were dressed I figured you were either out on a date or meeting your dates somewhere. Since I don’t think any stallion in Canterlot would let their dates meet them and let them walk around at night along, I figured the first option was the best to go with. Names Thorn by the way, and might I ask who you lovely mares may be?”

“I’m Sweetie Belle and this is my marefriend Scootaloo, it’s nice to meet you Mr.Thorn.” said Sweetie beaming up at him.

“Pleasure is all mine, Miss Belle and Miss Scootaloo, so can I interest you in one of my beautiful magically grown flowers? I’m sure a mare like Ms. Belle would love to have a beautiful bouquet from the mare she loves?” said Thorn.

Scootaloo looked at Sweetie again, then back at Thorn and smiled saying,“I would love a bouquet for her, but I would prefer a real one. I'm not saying that I have a problem with magic, but I would rather give her something that was grown by nature, because I think giving some pony a bouquet of flowers should represent the growth of their relationship. Flowers take time, hard work, and most of all love, just like a good relationship.”

He looked a little taken aback by this, his smile slowly leaving his face,“I…see…I guess I should get out of your way then.”

His happy mood seemed to vanish with that. Scoot just ignored it and said happily,“Good luck though and have a good evening Thorn.”

“You do the same.”

The two of them started down the street again when Sweetie said,“Why did you say that, it seemed a little mean. I mean it was sweet what you said about me and all, but still he looked sad when you said that about his flowers.”

“His cutie mark reminded me of something that Salesman Joe has, he was only doing the act to get us to buy his magic flowers. He wasn’t even sad, he was mad when I said that. I had a point too.” said Scoot smiling.

“I guess so, but still I kind of felt bad for him.” said Sweetie, then something in her mind clicked and she smiled,“It’s magic!”

“What’s magic?”

“Oh, I've been feeling an odd itch while we were around all of those unicorns and I was wondering what it was. The feeling has to be magic.” said Sweetie Belle happily.

“Well worry about it later ok, because we are here.” said Scoot stopping in front of a beautiful restaurant called, The Moon’s Gaze.

“It kind of reminds me of a bar by the name, but from what I can see it looks beautiful.” said Sweetie Belle happily putting her head on Scoot’s shoulder.

She walked in with Sweetie following close behind to a snooty looking waiter who glared at them saying,“Can I help you two…um young mares?” The look on his face looked like he hoped he didn’t have too.

Scoot just rolled her eyes and said,“Yes Scootaloo party of two. The reservation was set up by a pony named Rarity.”

His expression changed right away,“Oh, you’re the two mares miss Rarity said would be stopping by. Yes we have your private table set up and everything is ready for you, follow me please.”

They did and soon were seated at a booth that was away from the crowd a little and had a privacy curtain. They both sat down and as the host pony walked off. Scoot started to chuckle a little as she said,“Did you see the look on his face when I said Rarity sent us?”

She chuckled too and said,“Yeah I did, but I had no idea my sister had this kind of influence in Canterlot.”

“She said something about her business getting her in with a lot of rich and famous ponies lately. I wonder if that has something to do with It.” said Scoot picking up a menu.

Sweetie did the same and gasped,“Scoot, did you see how much the food is here?”

“Belle don’t worry about it ok. I have it covered just order what you want and enjoy.”

Sweetie wasn’t too sure about it, but she had known Scoot for years now and she knew there was no talking her out of it. So she looked down at the menu and made her choice, not able to hold back her smile as she looked over the menu at her marefriend. She couldn’t help but notice the beautiful wings she had up to make herself look fancier. They had grown quite a lot in the past month since she started flying. She had also grown too, but that could have been the way her mane was too. It did make her look older.

But no, it had to be something else, maybe it was just they were getting older and they were the right age when most fillies started to go through growth spurts. She knew she had grown herself over the past few weeks. She didn’t really mind, but at the same time it was a little hard to think of growing up. She wanted to become a mare as much as the next filly, but becoming an adult meant their lives would be much different.

She chose to throw those thoughts out of her mind for now. Scoot had gone through a lot to do this for them. She wanted to make sure this night went perfect for Scoot and she knew how she could do it, but for now it would have to wait. So she put down her menu and smiled at Scoot, ready to order.

The rest of the dinner went by really well. They were able to order some really nice dishes and had a wonderful conversation. Sweetie had tried a few times to talk to Scoot about her brother and his plans for the end of the summer, but whenever she brought it up Scoot would change the subject. She stopped trying after the third attempt, and they went over some of their ideas for what they wanted to do when school started again.

They finished with a nice rich slice of chocolate cake that they shared. It was amazing and worth the price on it. Sweetie couldn’t help herself when she said, “I can see why it cost twelve bits for only one slice of cake. Every small bite was like a piece of heaven.”

“It reminded me of every moment I spend with you Belle.” said Scoot blushing a little.

“How does cake remind you of me?”

“Well it was sweet yet a little bitter at times, but in a good way just like you are. You’re one of the sweetest pony’s I know, but you still can be a spitfire when you want to be.” Said Scoot her blush deepening.

Sweetie started to giggle, then she leaned forward and licked the tip of Scoot’s nose,“You had chocolate on it, also thanks Scoot that was sweet and beautiful of you. I’m not sure where you’re getting this romantic stuff from,” she stopped then said,“Has Rarity been helping you with this.”

“On what to say and stuff, no way, I just started talking from my heart was all. It was Dash’s idea.”

“Well I like it, but don’t stop being yourself too, because I love who you are too.” said Sweetie.

She laughed as the waiter came with their bill. Scoot took it right away and handed the waiter a bag of bits saying,“Thanks for all your help the food was wonderful.”

“Any time madam, we look forward to having you dine with us again.” he said walking off.

“That looked like a lot Scoot, how did you get so much money?”

“I've been keeping all the money Drako sent us over the years. I have a lot saved up for college when I get older. I have way more than I need for school so I didn’t mind using it for this.” She started to laugh a little at the look on Sweeties face then said,“And don’t worry I won’t be spending it all like this, I know how to save up. This was a special night.”

Sweetie smiled at that and got up and Scoot followed. The two of them heading back onto the roads of Canterlot. They started heading up the streets that headed back up the hills. Sweetie had thought they would head back to Twilight’s before it got too dark, but it seemed Scoot had more to their date. Sweetie didn’t mind at all knowing it would be perfect for her own plan.

Soon they were on top of a tall hill that over looked Canterlot. Scoot made her way over to a spot then said,“Come sit with me Belle…I kind of wanted to finish this night with something like this. My brother told me about this area once and I thought it would be perfect to look up at the night sky.”

Belle smiled at Scoot and moved over close to her and nuzzled against her side looking up at the night sky and the beautiful stars. As she did so, she said,“This was a wonderful idea and really romantic of you Scootaloo…I lo…I love you.”

Scoot felt her heart skip a beat hearing her say that the way she did. Sure the two of them had said it a few times before, but never with as much feeling behind it. Scoot felt tears coming to her eyes as she said,“I love you too Sweetie Belle, I always have, since they day we met I think. I did this because I wanted to show you how much I cared and so we could have a wonderful first real date just the two of us.”

“Why are you crying honey?” said Sweetie Belle getting up and sitting in front of her marefriend wiping away her tears.

“Because, starting next month I have no idea what is going to happen.”

“What do you mean?”

She cried harder, it worried Sweetie a bit, because she had never seen Scoot get like this before. Scoot just kept on sobbing saying in a chocked voice,“Drako’s with Rainbow Dash, but Dash likes someone else I just know it. She cares for Drako too, but not like she thinks. Also The Princess said he has to marry Luna and if he does he’ll move to Canterlot and I’m sure he’ll make me go with him. I’ll be so far away from my friends and you. I don’t want to get up rooted again, but at the same time I don’t want to leave my brother again too, not after I just got him back.”

Sweetie put a hoof on Scoots chin and pulled her head up a little, then kissed her gently. She held it for a moment until Scoot’s sobs started to die down then she said,“We'll cross that bridge when it happens, ok Scoot. I love you and tonight is about us, not your brother and his problems. I know it's bothering you and I have known that for a long time. I promise that tomorrow or the next day I’ll make time for just me and you to sit and talk ok. But for now I want you to sit there, relax, and let me show you a little surprise I have for you.”

Scoot did so and asked,“What do you mean Belle?”

She smiled at Scoot and said in her squeak of a voice,“Oh you’ll see. I've been saving this for the right time. You see I didn’t really need to come here to learn about magic at all. My sister just doesn’t know that I know some already...well one spell at least.”

Then she closed her eyes gently and for a moment nothing seemed to happen, then her horn started to glow with a soft blue light close to her sisters. The wind around them started to pick up a little, but not blowing too much. It ran around Sweetie Belle then Scoot started to hear something coming from it. At first she wasn’t sure what it could be. She moved her ears forward trying to pick up on the small sound.

Finally after a minute or two the sound got louder and Scoot could tell it was music, but not like any music she had ever heard before. If she could put it into words, it was like soft wood pipes and flutes were playing, mixed with that of a violin, a guitar, a piano, and a few other things. Only the music was so pure that it could not be from any real interment. It was as if Sweetie Belle had taken the most beautiful sounds in the worlds and taken out the flaws they still had do to physical reasons and made it her own.

As the music started to play, Sweetie opened her muzzle and started to hum. The note hit perfectly with the other sounds adding a kind of bell sound to it. Like when she had sang before, a tear ran down Scoots face as Sweetie Belle started to hum with the music playing a wordless song. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever heard or seen for that matter.

She sat there and listened, her eyes transfixed and stuck on her marefriend. Her ears perked up tall, so she could hear every note that was played. Sweetie’s mane was flowing around her now, giving her a wild look as she sang and played the magical music. For the time nothing else in Equestria mattered to the two mares. It was only them and nothing else, but soon the spell was too much and Sweetie had to let it end and the music died finishing with a long note from Sweetie’s voice.

She blushed and was panting a bit as she said,“I intend to add words to the song later, but I don’t think it is too bad for a start.”

Scoot was at a lost for words, so she just moved forward and kissed Sweetie tenderly knocking her down onto the soft grass. Sweetie didn’t seem to mind at all and she kissed her back closing her eyes gently and opening her mouth for her lover. The two of them started to press their tongues into one another. It started out as a slow kissing game that started to get hot. The two starting to moan into each other as the kiss went on.

It took a while but, finally Scoot pulled away and still without saying anything she looked down at her lover. There was a sweet musk in the air that turned her on at once. She saw why too, and with a smile she move her head down and slowly un-buttoned the dress letting it open up showing off Sweetie’s soft underbelly.

She worked the dress the rest of the way off, making sure to take a moment to set it down neatly. She knew Rarity would freak if she ever found out one of her dresses was tossed aside like a common rag. When she was done she went back to her lover and started to kiss down her slender body, nibbling a bit as she worked her way down.

Sweetie only sighed, then moaned putting a hoof on her lovers head. It was a wonderful feeling having her lover so close to her mare hood, but also it was unbearable. She wanted nothing more than for Scoot to do it and stop her teasing, but she knew she had to wait it out this time. This wasn’t a small playing around thing like they had done before, no this was a true show of how much Scoot cared for her. She wanted to just scream when Scoots lips brushed over her soft and tender lips between her legs.

Scoot was enjoying this so much she couldn’t help teasing her lover a little. Normally it was Sweetie Belle going down on her and it only lasted a few moments before she lost it, then she would do the same to Sweetie. There was no real love making, only quick fooling around. She wanted this to be different. So she finally put her lips to her lover’s lower ones and kissed it softly letting her tongue come out some and press into the tight, wonderfully hot hole.

She heard her lover’s moan and smiled at herself pressing in deeper rolling her tongue around inside. She could feel the walls of Sweeties mare hood tighten up and she knew she was close to her orgasm. She held her position and let it come, and when it did she moaned loudly into her as she felt the hot fluid run into her muzzle, but she didn’t stop like she normally would. This time she pressed in deeper again still playing with her.

Like she had been told a mare could cum more than once, so she was able to keep going without making it hard on her partner. She was always sure about this, but never had the opportunity to put it to the test, either on herself or Sweetie. Also with the first one out of the way, it seemed like her lover was enjoying it much more than she had normally.

Scoot pulled away slowly and wiped her lips with a hoof smiling down at her and pulling her own dress off. Once it was off and out of the way she kissed her lover again sharing the flavor from Sweetie with her. She then pressed her own mare hood up to Sweetie’s and started to buck her hips a little.

The two of them stopped kissing long enough to let out long low moans that filled up the clearing for a moment. Then they went back to kissing, only this time faster and deeper. The two of them started to buck their hips together and soon Scoot had joined her lover in a long hard orgasm. The two of them fell down panting softly and looking at each other.

“That was way better than before.” Scoot said.

“I agree but you only got to cum once let’s fix that.” she said starting to move closer to her lover.

“No you don’t….” she started but she was too late.

Sweetie started by licking up and down Scoot’s soft folds clearing away their hot fluids. Then she moved her head down and for a moment confused Scoot. That was until Sweetie pressed her horn into the Pegasus’s soft hole. The two of them almost screamed as waves of pleasure ran down both of their bodies.

For Scootaloo it felt like she was being stretched wide open and a warm tingling sensation from the horns magic was running up her body. It started to make her feel light headed and silly almost like if she was drunk. It was a sensation she couldn’t get enough of. For Sweetie Belle she couldn’t really explain the sensation, all she knew was she felt connected in an odd but wonderful way with Scoot. Also the pleasure she was getting from running her horn deep into her lovers hole was like no other. In no time she felt herself cumming again spraying her hot female fluids all over the grass.

She moaned deeper and pressed more magic out of her horn and into Scoot sending waves of pleasure up her lovers body. The two kept at this for what seemed like years, but in reality was only a few moments. Then a shock of magic ran from the tip of her horn almost like it had cum and went into Scoot. She screamed and pressed Sweetie’s head in more holding it there as she came harder than she had ever before.

For the longest time she stayed like that then slowly she let herself fall back resting on her back panting hard. Sweetie pulled her horn out and slowly made her way next to Scoot panting just as hard and smiling up at her saying,“I heard Rarity talking about horning before and I wanted to try it. I hope I didn’t hurt you or anything.”

Scoot was still panting hard as she looked over at her lover and she smiled saying,“That was the best thing I have ever felt before Belle. I’m glad you did that.”

She smiled back at her and nuzzled under her chin,“Scoot can I ask you something?”

“You just did.”

She giggled and said,“Will you stay with me forever even if you do have to leave, will you still be my one true love?”

Scootaloo smiled and moved forward and kissed her lover again saying,“I would never dream of being with another pony.”

The two of them took a while to rest under the light of the moon and stars, but sooner than they wanted too they had to get up and put their dresses back on so they could get back to Twilights before she noticed they were gone, if she hadn’t already that was.

To their relief the room was empty when they got back and they could tell that Twilight and Apple Bloom were still talking down stairs. The two of them didn’t listen in on the conversation at all knowing that it was none of their business at this point, so they made their way to the three beds but two ended up staying empty, because as soon as Scoot jumped into her bed after putting away hers and Sweetie’s dresses, Sweetie jumped into bed with her. She smiled and put an arm around her marefriend as Sweetie nuzzled under her chin.

“Thanks for the date Scoot. It was the best night I have ever had.” said Sweetie Belle drifting off to sleep.

Scoot only kissed her head and smiled thinking of the night they had just had. In her mind she told herself,“I will always love you. I wish this night never had to end. I also hope everything went ok for Apple Bloom down there too. I would hate it if my plan didn’t work out fully.” and with that she fell asleep, her arm around her lover…