“You know, I really like your friends,” said Luna.

Twilight smiled at that, “They are good friends, but right now I need to go talk to Spike, because I have to convince him that he has to go to school.”

“You make it sound like this is going to be some insurmountable challenge, why?”

“Because I taught him everything he knows, so sending him to school is redundant. But I want him to be able to make friends, and school is a good environment to do that.”

“I see,” said Luna, “then you should go at once, and should you succeed…”

Instead of using words, she let one of her wings drift across Twilight’s back as she walked past, causing the mare to shiver as she spoke. “….I’ll reward you with a beautiful prize when the night falls.”

“Sweet merciful mothers where did you learn to do that?”

“My sister was once seen as a goddess of sex and fertility, and she was an excellent teacher in the arts of tempting ones lover, after all, she wanted me to be able to please my mate when I found them.”

“I’ll be sure to thank her when we finally reveal our relationship to her,” said Twilight, before kissing the mare on the lips and then sauntering off, leaving Luna alone in the bedroom, the mare looking around before deciding to grab a book and read, smiling as she did so, because she knew she would not be reading long.

*

“Spike!” cried Twilight as she moved into the main room, seeing the little dragon busy dusting the shelves, though the dragon was now looking at her with a smile.

“Hey Twilight, what do you need?”

“I actually need to talk to you about something,” said Twilight, “could you come and sit with me on the couch in the living room?”

“Sure,” said Spike, putting down the duster and following Twilight into the living room, sitting down on the couch with her as she spoke.

“Now Spike, I know you have spent…well, pretty much your entire life learning from me, but I was thinking it’s about time I send you to school.”

“What,” said Spike, looking confused, “why, I mean I already know everything there is to know thanks to you?”

“Because Spike, there is more to school then just learning,” said Twilight, before chuckling a bit, “which is honestly a sentence I never thought I would ever utter.”

“You’re telling me,” said Spike, “but you still haven’t told me why you’re sending me to school.”

“Well mister smarty pants,” said Twilight with a smirk, “I’m sending you to school so you can make friends.”

“Oh,” said Spike, “Like the ones you had before you left Canterlot?”

“Yes Spike,” said Twilight, “like the ones I had be….”

She suddenly froze, a look of horror appearing on her face as she spoke, “Oh holy mothers, my old friends, I forgot to tell them goodbye!”

Getting up, she began writing a quick letter, before handing it to Spike and speaking to him. “Spike, send this to Princess Celestia for me, I’m going to pack some things and tell Luna to mind the library for me, then when Celestia sends back her response I want you to go into town and see if you can meet the teacher of the local school here and get the process started on getting you signed up.”

“Do I really have to?” asked Spike.

“Yes you do,” said Twilight, before kissing him on the forehead and then running upstairs.

*

It had taken her a while to get ready, for she nearly had to fend off Luna with a stick to keep her from ravaging her because the alicorn was so eager. But Twilight couldn’t really blame her, after all she had been celibate for thousands of years, and now she had suddenly exposed to sex by Twilight, and now wanted more.

Now she was on her way to Canterlot, taken by personal chariot thanks to Celestia, who commended Twilight for thinking of her old friends.

“It’s good to see you again Twilight,” said one of the guards pulling her chariot, “I am glad to see you well.”

“And it’s good to see you Iron Wing,” said Twilight with a smile, “how are things going back at the palace, I know things have been kind of…well…hectic since Celestia brought the hammer down.”

“Not going well Twilight,” said Iron Wing, “those who are still loyal to the original High Commander are putting up one hell of a resistance, and there are sadly rumors that several royal families are assisting them in their efforts, rumors which are not doing anything to improve the princess’s mood.”

“I’m sorry to hear that,” said Twilight, before making to speak to the other pony, but she stopped when she saw a gruesome scar running across her throat. “Glisten, what the heck happened to you?”

Iron Wing spoke for her, “her throat got crushed after she refused advances from the high commander himself, the damn bastard had been trying to woo her for years but finally he had had enough, told that she was required to bend herself over a table and allow him to take her, and when she refused that final time he had her grabbed from behind with rope and forced to the table. Luckily I was heading down the hallway and overheard everything, and I was able to get it stopped right quick by bucking the fucker in the head.”

“Bet he didn’t appreciate that,” said Twilight.

“No,” said Iron, “but I was able to take what he threw at me, and luckily a week later he found himself on the wrong end of Celestia’s fury, he got what he deserved in the end.”

Twilight nodded at that, then sighed when the carriage touched down upon the balcony outside the castle, Twilight looking surprised to see Celestia standing with her old friends waiting for her.

“Hello my faithful student,” said Celestia with a smile, “it’s wonderful to see you back so soon.”

“Princess, what are you doing here?” asked Twilight.

“Well I decided to take a personal interest in this, especially seeing as how one of your friends was badly effect by my actions.”

She gestured to Moondancer, who let out a little squeak before speaking to Twilight, “Um….the princess told me that the reason you ended up missing my party was because of something she had done.”

“What….but that can’t be right, Moondancer I only missed your party because I thought my research was more important than attending a party, which I now realize was a mistake.”

“While I am glad you see that Twilight,” said Celestia with a smile, “the only reason you were researching that particular topic was because I made sure the book you were reading came under your scrutiny, for as you know, I planned for you to find the elements and use them to free my sister from nightmares corruption, so the fault for you missing that party lies with me.”

Twilight stared at her for a long moment, confusion evident in her face as she spoke, “What….but….but why would you do that?”

“Cause sad as it is to say Twilight, I was desperate, and when one is desperate they don’t always make the right decisions. In this case, I chose saving my sister over letting you make friends more naturally, and for that….I am sorry.”

Twilight stood there for a long moment, then sighed, “Princess, while I am thankful for the friends I now have….you have no right to interfere in my life like that, and I would ask that you not do that again in the future….or I will have to find myself a new teacher.”

This caused her friends to gasp in shock, while Celestia’s eyes widened in surprise before she spoke up. “If that is how you feel Twilight, then I shall refrain from interfering in your life, I just hope that in time you will forgive me.”

“I hope I can do that as well Princess,” said Twilight, before walking up and giving her a hug. When that was done, she let go and turned to her old friends.

“Well girls, why don’t we head over to Pony Joe’s and catch up.”

*

“Um….Luna?”

Luna turned to find Spike staring at her with worry, which caused the young mare to look concerned as she spoke to him. “What is wrong Spike?”

“Does….does Twilight not like me anymore?”

That got a shocked look from the mare, “Why Spike, whatever would make you think that?”

“Well…she’s sending me to school, and I…I just wonder if she is doing this because she does not like me anymore…and doesn’t want me around.”

“Spike that is not it at all,” said Luna, moving over quickly and sitting down next to the dragon, wrapping a wing around him as she spoke. “Twilight loves you very dearly, that is why she wants to send you to school so you can make friends, for it will make your life better.”

“But Twilight had friends before she came to Ponyville,” said Spike, “and it never seemed to improve her life.”

“But tell me this Spike,” asked Luna, “did Twilight behave the same way with these friends that she does with the ones she has now?”

Spike’s face became one of confusion, before suddenly it turned into one of understanding. “No…I guess she didn’t, does that mean they weren’t really her friends.”

“Of course not Spike,” said Luna, “they just didn’t have as strong a friendship as the one Twilight has made with the other elements, but I am sure Twilight is making up for that now that she knows what it means to be a real friend.”

They sat there in silence for a moment, Luna keeping her wing around the small dragon in comfort, and then Spike spoke. “Um…Luna….can I ask why you have been kissing Twilight?”

Luna’s eyes widened a bit, but she kept her voice calm as she spoke. “So you have seen us then.”

“Yeah…I mean I didn’t mean to, but I accidently walked in on you guys one time….is that bad?”

“No Spike,” said Luna, “but Twilight and I are in a…relationship, one we want to keep a secret for now, so can I ask that you not tell anypony about it.”

“I guess I can do that,” said Spike, before hugging Luna as the mare hugged him back.

“Thank you Spike, now, why don’t I help you meet with this teacher, after all we need to get you enrolled in school if you are to have an easier time making friends.”

*

Back in Canterlot, Twilight and her old friends were at Pony Joe’s donut shop, enjoying some of Joe’s wonderful confections as they talked.

“So, you girls are actually planning on moving to Ponyville?”

“Well we did hear that there was a new field of research opening up there,” said Lyra with a giggle, “and I don’t know about the others, but I happen to have a marefriend there who would love it if I moved there permanently.”

“Oh, you have a marefriend, care to tell us who?”

“She’s called Bon-Bon,” said Lyra, “earth pony that owns a little sweetshop in Ponyville, cutest little thing you ever did see.”

“Oh, an earth pony, I thought you were more into unicorns?”

“Eh, Colgate kinda turned me off unicorns.”

Minuette blushed, “Oh come on Lyra, I just wanted to try something new.”

“Well it was too new, and way too personal,” said Lyra, “at least with Bon-Bon I’m in full control of my magic.”

“What are you….” started Twilight, before gasping and then smacking Minuette on the back of the head with her magic.

“Ow, what the heck was that for Twilight?”

“You mingled your magic with Lyra without gauging whether you two were equal in power didn’t you?”

“Well yeah, but the Kara Mare Sutra made it sound so fun!”

Twilight groaned at that, “Well then you obviously didn’t get to the part with all the warnings about mingling magic, it is a very personal thing and only to be done by experienced lovers with deep emotional bonds, not just for fun.”

“Well they should have put the warnings first then,” said Minuette, “besides, we’ve managed to stay friends, so that’s something.”

“Yeah,” said Lemon Hearts, “But I hear you yourself have taken an interest in an earth pony Minuette, who also lives in Ponyville.”

“Ooooh!” said Twinkle Shine with a smirk, “miss “I’ll never breed outside my species” actually has the hots for an earth pony, must have been some mare to change your heart like that.”

“Um….it wasn’t her really; it was her filly….she’s really cute.”

That got a surprised reaction from everypony at the table, and finally it was Twilight who spoke up. “Um….Minuette, are you sure your up for that kind of relationship, I mean….taking care of a child is a big responsibility.”

“I know that Twilight, but that just means I’m going to be coming to you for advice a lot.”

That got a surprised look from Twilight, but before she could speak Pony Joe cut into their conversation. “Girls, your trains going to be leaving soon, you better get ready.”

*

They all managed to make the train in time, Lyra explaining that they had all already sent their packing ahead of time.

As they road on the train, Twilight kept smiling brightly to herself, for she had honestly forgotten how refreshing these girls were, for during her school life, they were the only ponies who saw beyond the fact that she was the princess’s student.

“They never cared that I was her student….maybe I can be comfortable telling them the truth.”

It was a drastic decision, for while yes, she wanted to keep her relationship with Luna a secret, she knew she would have to confide in somepony eventually, and while she loved the girls dearly, theirs was a new friendship, and one she didn’t want to risk at this time. But these girls, they knew her, and were more comfortable with her as they had shared many stories about the princess, some even embarrassing. So if there was any group of ponies who she could share this with; it would be them.

“Girls…um, there is something I want to talk to you about.”

“Wha oh, this sounds like another Celestia story,” said Twinkle Shine, looking mischievous. “So, what secret do you want to share with us girls today hm?”

“You all still hold to what we agreed on right?”

“Yep,” said Minuette, “no sharing stories outside of the circle and especially no sharing with Celestia that we know unless you tell her first.”

Twilight nodded, and then took the plunge, “I’m dating Princess Luna.”

Silence hung in the air for a long moment, and then Moondancer spoke up, “huh, so that explains why Luna was flying to Ponyville that night.”

“Wait, you saw that?” asked Twilight, looking surprised.

Moondancer nodded, “I figured she was just taking a late night flight, but she was going to see you, wasn’t she?”

Twilight nodded.

“Well….that’s certainly something….does the Celestia know?” asked Minuette.

“No,” said Twilight, “Luna says she is a bit….overprotective, so we are keeping it from her.”

“I see,” said Twinkle Shine, “what about your new friends?”

Twilight looked hesitant, then spoke up, “I haven’t told them yet, mainly because…well, this is a new friendship, and I don’t want to taint their opinions of me just because I am dating royalty, I’ve seen that happen many times before when I lived in Canterlot.”

“Oh we remember,” said Moondancer, “and we understand Twilight, so we promise to keep your secret.”

“Thank you girls,” said Twilight as she hugged them, thankful that she would at least have them to confide in, she just hoped Luna would understand.

*

“Now Spike, are you absolutely sure you are up for this, because compared to what your mother has taught you, this will be pretty basic, and I don’t want you receiving bad scores on your record because of boredom.”

“I’ll just view it as a refresher,” said Spike happily, “Twilight dose that with me anyway, to make sure I’m retaining what I’ve learned. Plus she says this will give me a place to make friends, which now that I have thought about it I see her point.”

“I would agree that school is an excellent place to make friends,” said Cheerilee with a smile, before pulling out some papers. “Well I’ll get started on the paperwork, just make sure that Twilight come’s by to sign it, and then we can get you enrolled. Till then, why don’t run on home, Luna and I have some things we need to talk about.”

Spike nodded and then took off, leaving Luna to chuckle as she turned to Cheerilee.

“So,” said Cheerilee, “how did you enjoy the party last night.”

“It was fantastic,” said Luna with a smile, “though admittedly I wish I had not gone home drunk, I just didn’t expect to find an earth pony that could keep up with me in a drinking contest.”

“Berry has yet to find a mare or stallion who can drink her under the table, though you are the first who has ever got her buzzed, so that says a lot.”

Luna giggled, “Perhaps she should drink with my sister then, though I fear for all the mares and stallions in the general facility if she somehow gets my sister drunk.”

Cheerilee laughed at that, “Well that will be the day, but still, glad you had fun.”

Luna nodded, and then looked hesitant, before deciding to speak. “Cheerilee, it wouldn’t be too presumptuous to say we became good friends during that party yes?”

“I would say so,” said Cheerilee, “I would say you also became good friends with Berry, but why do you ask.”

Luna blushed, “Well, we heard that one can confide in ones friends ones personal matters, and there is a particular matter I wish to speak with you about, but only if I can have your utmost discretion.”

“My honor as a teacher would demand nothing less,” said Cheerilee with a smile, but let’s go someplace more private, and I just happen to know the perfect place.”

*

Luna was in heaven.

When Berry had told her that she ran a rather rustic establishment, Luna had never imagined that what she actually meant was that she ran an authentic looking alehouse, much like the ones Luna used to frequent back in the day.

While she was marveling at the rustic architecture, Cheerilee was busy speaking with her sister, who was chuckling as they spoke.

“So Luna wants to talk about something personal and wants to use my soundproofed room, well this is a conversation I got to get in on, just let me get my replacement. PINCHY!!!”

Luna jumped when she heard Berry yell, and then became surprised when a little filly ran down the stairs leading to the upper floors before heading up to Berry and speaking. “What is it mama?”

“I need you to watch the bar for me while I’m gone ok, do you remember what to do?”

“Don’t give drinks to ponies who obviously have had too many, and if anypony tries to get too friendly hit them with Mister Wackum?”

“That’s my girl,” said Berry, before gesturing to Cheerilee and Luna to follow her.

“Are you sure she is going to be ok,” asked Luna as they made for the stairs.

Before Berry could answer there was a series of blows from where the bar was, the three of them turning to see Pinch twirling a staff behind her while picking up a now battered and bruised mare and tossing her out an open window, before closing said window and returning the staff to its stand.

However, looking at the staff, Luna had to utter a gasp as she returned to walking up the stairs with her new friends. “That staff is keyed to her, however did you afford such a thing?”

“Well it may not look it, but I’m pretty well off for a simple bar owner,” said Berry with a smirk. “I don’t like to brag, but I’m descendant from her royal highness Berry Jubilee, and our family has always been very well off.”

“I remember her,” said Luna with a smile, “I crowned her if I remember correctly, and I always did enjoy her wine. That also explains why you got me drunk last night, for I could never drink a Berry under the table.”

Berry smirked at that, and then led them into a privet room, closing the door and then inviting them to sit as she made drinks. “So Luna, what’s on your mind that you had to get Cheerie here to bring you here?”

“Before I answer, I can trust that you will be discreet correct?”

“On my honor as a bar tender,” said Berry with a smile, “now what’s your trouble?”

“Well, I have recently…formed a relationship with another pony, and only now do I realize that I am unfamiliar with this age’s customs when it comes to courting.”

“Well if you are still calling it that you are way behind the times,” said Berry with a chuckle, “but first, who is this mare, anypony we know.”

“You may know her,” said Luna, “for she is Twilight Sparkle, who recently moved here.”

“Huh,” said Berry in surprise, “I always thought she was more into Celestia.”

Luna frowned at that, “Why is it always assumed my sister is having relations with her students, they are like her own children in her eyes.”

“Eh, you know how ponies talk, pretty much every student who Celestia has had has been suspected of being in some kind of illicit affair.”

“Well in this case no, Twilight is mine, I claimed her the night we got together.”

That got an eyebrow raise from Berry, “Wait, are you telling me you and her had sex the first night you two got together?”

Luna nodded, “Y….yes we did…um…is that bad?”

“Well it can be,” said Berry, “I mean this day and age it’s often not done, so why did you um….do the deed with her so early.”

“…We were rewarding our rescuer,” said Luna nervously, “it…it is tradition after all.”

“Wait…you mean to tell me that after she freed you from the whole nightmare moon thing, you went to her and fucked her?”

“I…we wouldn’t use such crude language,” said Luna, “we made love to her, but now we…we realize that we are woefully behind on the times when it comes to…well…modern courting practices, which is why we sought out the aid of Cheerilee.”

“I would think Twilight’s friend Rarity would have been more helpful, after all she is this town’s resident romance helper.”

“Twilight wishes to keep our relationship from her friends, like I am keeping it from my sister.”

“Really,” said Cheerilee, “wonder why.”

“I do not know,” said Luna, “though I have a guess, even if it does make me sad.”

“What is it?” said Berry.

“If I had to guess, I would say Twilight decided not to tell her new friends about me because of how she fears they will react because of my station. I have seen it before amongst the nobles of my time, friends of somepony who found themselves in a relationship with one of the nobility would suddenly begin being treated differently by their friends, sometimes harshly, sometimes only a little bit, but there was almost always a change.”

“Well that sucks,” said Berry, before jumping as the sound of knocking sounded from the door.

“Mommy mommy, Colgate is here, and she brought friends!”

Author's Note

Few, this one took a while, but next chapter should hopefully come out sooner, as it will have some nice little sexy moments in it. As always, if you guys have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them down in the comments section bellow, for I do read every comment even if I do not respond to them all.

P.S. Also yes, I know I pretty much doubled the amount of friends Twilight is going to be interacting with in town, but I will make it work I promise. And to those of you wondering, yes, sending Spike off to school is simply my way of removing him from the plot, for I often forget he even exists most of the time.

P.P.S. The chapter after next is going to involve another Celestia wrath moment, though this time we will be able to witness the full extent of this one, so be ready for that.