The Deeper Side of Magic

Celestia’s sun flickers gently through the glass of your window. Streaks of the bright orange glow dance seamlessly across your eyelids causing you to snap awake nearly instantly. You throw the covers off and stretch your arms out with a yawn. The memories of your date last night with the beautiful showmare come flooding back to you causing a warm smile to stretch across your face.

“What a great night. I wonder what today holds.” You say sliding over to the edge of the bed.

With little effort you stand to your feet and move towards your dresser. You grab the handles and pull the dresser drawer open while humming a rather cheery tune that you remembered from back in your world. You take out a pair of kaki shorts and a grey pullover T-shirt, and easily slip both articles of clothing on. You grab some folded white socks from the dresser and quickly pull one over each foot. You reach under the bed and grab your favorite tennis shoes and pull those on too. With one swift motion of your arm you snatch up the pair of sunglasses on the bedside table and hook them to the front of your shirt.

“Ok, all set. Oh, almost forgot.” You say grabbing your belt from the dresser and effortlessly looping it up. “Now I’m all set.”

You look at yourself in the mirror. You nod happy with how you look before making your way down the stairs of your bedroom. You check your watch as you are going down the stairs 8:00. Looks like I have two hours to get to Carousel Boutique. You think.

You decide to skip breakfast all together this morning and decide to head straight to work. You swiftly open the door and spot a rather startled looking Rarity with one hoof midway in the air like she was about to knock on your door.

“Rarity? What are you doing here?” you ask her quite puzzled by her sudden arrival.

Rarity lowers her raised hoof down and plants it back on the ground. She puffs herself out and regains her composure before answering.

“Well, darling, I made several dresses last night as I said I would, and they have been such a success that I will not be needing your services for anything today. So in other words you can take the day off, dear. Also, I figured I should give you the day off to spend with your ‘marefriend’.” Rarity gives you a sly wink putting emphasis on that last word.

You stand in your doorway and cross your arms. “Well, thanks. That means a lot. I’ll spend my day off well.”

“Hmmm there is......one condition though.”

“Dammit dammit dammit uuuggghhh. I knew you’d pull something like this. I think I already know what the condition is.” Knowing Rarity it wasn’t hard to tell.

“I want....” You wave a hand in font of her face to silence her.

“You want me to tell you how the date went. Is that it?”

“How did you guess that so easily?”

“Because you’re Rarity, that’s how. Ponyville’s very own gossip queen. I’ll tell you as long as you keep it to yourself. Don’t go telling any other pony about it, ESPECIALLY Twilight and the others.”

“Fine my lips are sealed.....For now.”

“I mean it, Rares. Not a single word.”

“Ok, ok, darling, don’t get so serious.”

“Just making sure. Well the date went really smoothly. We talked, laughed, ate dinner, and just genuinely had a great time.”

“Where did you two go?”

“That new little romantic restaurant in Ponyville. Realés cafe I believe it was called.”

“Oooooo, that’s a lovely place for a romantic dinner.”

“Yeah it was pretty good. the food was delicious, the service excellent, and the ambiance was soft and warming.”

“Well, did you kiss her?” Rarity’s lips quickly formed a devious grin.

“Like I’ll answer ‘THAT’ question.” You tell her sarcastically.

“Fine don’t I’ll just go tell all of Ponyville you’re dating a magical showoff.” Rarity slides you a threatening glance.

“OK, geeze, yes we did, just a little bit, ok. Happy?”

“Somewhat satisfied yes. Did you two bump hooves?”

“Huh?”

“You know, clop a little bit?” Rarity raises a curious eyebrow at you.

“Seriously, what are you suggesting?”

“Did you and Trixie roll in the hay last night?”

“Please don’t tell me you’re suggesting.....”

“SEX! Did you and her have sex last night? Honestly make me have to directly ask you that. I was trying to be discreet and ladylike about asking it.” Rarity says annoyed

Your face blushes a deep red being asked that private question “JESUS Rarity NO no nonononono we didn’t. Come on it was the first date you honestly think.”

“I didn’t think anything on that. I just asked so I wouldn’t think about it.”

“But still that’s not something you just ask someone or somepony I mean that’s private stuff.”

“Yes but you dear aren’t just somepony. You’re my friend so I figure as your friend I could ask that if I wanted.”

“That’s private business Rares don’t ask me that again for a while, I swear. I would never have relations with a mare after just one date.”

Rarity sees an opening for a dirty follow-up question “So what is the number of dates then?”

“Wha really? You just asked that. Ok, I’m done with your twisted little game of twenty questions about my love life.”

Rarity starts giggling uncontrollably at your expense.

“Oh darling I’m done anyway. I just wanted to see how you react to that question.”

“You’re really something else, you know that.” You grumble at her in annoyance

“Of course, darling, that’s what makes me Rarity. Anyway I must be on my way back to the boutique I have more dresses to make. Enjoy you’re day off.” Rarity says in singsong voice. With a final wave of her hoof she sets off away from your house and down the streets of Ponyville towards Carousel Boutique.

“A whole day off. I know just how I’m gonna spend it.” You whisper to yourself.

You step outside and head down the road leading to where Trixie’s caravan is parked.

You check your watch and it’s only 9:00. You know you have all day to spend with Trixie. You can’t help but feel happy thinking about the wonderful day you’ll spend with her when you surprise her with the news that you’ve got the day off. You can’t help it you have to sing the song that you were humming earlier, but loud and proud this time. play song

You walk down the streets of Ponyville with a bounce and skip in your step. You wave to Berry Punch, Lyra, Bon Bon, Roseluck, and even high hoof Vinyl Scratch as you walk down the road.

You see Derpy in the Ponyville muffin shop. You walk in to see what’s wrong. Derpy points to a large blueberry muffin depicted on a red sign. The sign shows the number ten and some gold coins which you easily know to be bits. You look and notice Derpy only has five on the counter. You smile and throw the five extra bits she needs onto the counter. Derpy flies in air and does a somersault before wrapping you into a backbreaking hug. You ruffle her mane before turning and heading out the door.

You help Daisy carry in a new box of flowers for her shop.

“Thanks." she says with a smile.

“Don’t mention it just in an awesome mood today.” You say giving her a thumbs up as you walk back out to the street.

You dance up to Trixie’s caravan and notice a couple of fillies heading away from her caravan. One is a murky green with an orange mane and the other looks like a dark gold with a murky green mane.

“Snips and Snails? Wonder what they’re up too.” You say to yourself

You knock on the door. No answer. You look around and see nopony is around. You knock three times and still hear nothing. A blast of smoke behind you scares the wits away from you causing you to fall to the ground.

“Who dares disturb The Great and Powerful TRRRIX....Oh it’s you what a nice surprise. Did I scare you?” The blue pony giggles at the sight of you sitting on the ground breathing heavily.

“Y...You didn’t scare me. I was just surprised.” You quickly jump up to your feet to try to regain any dignity that had left with your wits.

“Uh huh, and you getting surprised means screaming like a scared colt.” She smirks at the annoyed look on your face.

“Hey, everyone reacts differently, you know.”

“Haha, some less manly than others.”

“I guess.” You say looking down at your feet and kicking at a rock.

“Hmhm relax I’m just teasing you.” She giggles again and stands on her back hooves. She raps her forehooves around your neck and kisses you on the cheek.

“Now I forgive you.” You say winking.

“Uh huh sure.” Trixie says sarcastically and flicks your leg with her tail. “So what brings you here so early? I wasn’t expecting you to show up till later tonight for our date.”

“Oh uh Rarity gave me the day off, so we can spend the whole day together if you want.”

“Rarity? You mean the pony whose mane I turned green a couple days ago.”

“Yeah that’s her.”

“If you see her tell her I’m really sorry about that whole mess.”

“Eh she’s over it now, but I will tell her.” You run a hand through her mane to comfort her.

“So what are we gonna do? Since we have all day together.” She asks whilst levitating her saddlebags out of the caravan and placing them onto her back.

“I actually don’t know. I figure we can just walk around Ponyville, talk, and enjoy each other’s company.” You shrug hoping she likes that idea.

“Sounds nice. Let’s go.” Trixie nudges your waist and begins trot towards Ponyville Square.

You can’t help, but eye her curvaceous flanks tantalizingly sway from side to side as she trots ahead of you.

“Hey, you coming?” She calls back to you.

You blush a little before quickly snapping out of your thoughts and race to catch up to her side.

You and Trixie decide to stop by Sugarcube Corner first. You both were craving a milkshake to start your date. You walk inside to see Pinkie sitting behind the counter as usual.

“Hey Pinks a double chocolate milkshake with two straws, whipped cream, and a cherry if you don’t mind.”

“OF COURSE! I looooove chocolate don’t you I know I do, and....” Pinkie just now notices the blue showpony standing next to you. Her mouth agape like she was going to continue talking. “What is SHE doing here. After that stunt you pulled on my bestest friends, I’m surprised you’d still show your face in this town.” You never thought Pinkie could be this harsh to anypony.

“Hey Trixie, why don’t you find us a table outside? I’ll be right behind you in just a second.” You smile at her trying to ease her mind. You could tell she looked hurt from Pinkie’s rude words.

Trixie turns around and exits the sweet’s shop. You could hear a muffled whimper escape her lips when she exits.

“Pinks, that wasn’t cool.”

“What? you saw the awful things she did yesterday. I’m just...”

“JUST nothing. Pinkie we are on a date, and you insulting her like that was NOT cool. Ponyville misjudged her. She isn’t a showoff, and all that so called ‘boasting’ she did was just her playing up the part for her magic show.”

“Wait, SERIOUSLY?”

“Seriously cereal, Pinks.”

“Oh wow I didn’t know. Sorry.” Pinkie’s mane deflates when she sits down.

“Hey don’t sweat it Pinks. Just don’t be so harsh next time.”

“Okie Dokie Lokie.” Knowing Pinkie she’s never upset for long. You can already tell she’s full of joy again. Evidence by the fact her mane has already regained it’s cotton candy shape. “Here, milkshake is on the house.”

“Thanks Pinks. Stay awesome, ok.”

“Will DO!” Pinkie throws her right hoof up to her forehead in a pony’s version of a salute.

You grab the milkshake of the counter and stick the two straws into it.

“Oh before I go. where is Josh?”

“He had to go pick up some more baking supplies for me. Strange because I sent him two days ago to get  baking stuff. Hey did you know him and I are dating now?”

“Uh, no, I didn’t, Pinkie.”

“WELL, YOU DO NOOOOOW!” Pinkie exclaims bouncing around the shop.

“Well, ok, bye, Pinks.”

“BYYYYYYEEEEE!” Pinkie yells waving a hoof wildly at you.

You exit Sugarcube Corner and spy Trixie fidgeting impatiently and sitting at a small table away from everypony else. You pull your sunglass off your shirt and flick them open before putting them on. You make your way to Trixie, milkshake in hand. You place the double chocolate shake on the table. You sit across from her and notice Trixie is looking down at the ground.

“Hey, you ok?”

“Yeah. I was just thinking about what that pink pony said is all.”

“Hey, look at me.” You tell her softly.

Trixie looks up at you. Fresh tears are rolling down her face.

“Hey hey no need to get upset I cleared it up. I told Pinkie about the kind of pony you really are. She felt bad about treating you the way she did. Now come over here and sit by me.”

Trixie gets up and trots around the table and sits to the right of you.

“Thanks.”

“For what exactly?”

“You’ve been the only one here to give me a chance, and actually listen to me.”

You wrap your right arm around her waist and pull her close. You figure it’s best to speak more with actions rather than words right now. Trixie leans into your shoulder and you close your other arm around her body pulling her into a tight embrace.

“Gone mute, have you?” Trixie asks giggling softly.

“Naw, I just figured it would be better to show you how I felt rather than risk messing it up with words.”

“Yeah, words are overrated, huh?”

Both of you laugh before separating from the heartfelt embrace.

“So what did Snips and Snails want earlier? I saw them leaving your caravan.”

“Oh, nothing much. They brought me a milkshake and then wanted me to tell them the story about the Ursa Major, but I refused and they left. That’s pretty much it. I saw them talking to that rude purple dragon.”

“Ok, I was just wondering.”

By now the milkshake has melted in the hot sun leaving neither you nor your mare wanting it now.

“Well where now hmmm.”

“I figure we can just head to park. You know, sit and talk for a while.”

“That sounds wonderful.”

You both rise out of your seats and head in the direction of the park. You check your watch and notice it’s 2:00. You and Trixie arrive at Ponyville Park quicker than expected. You find a nice shaded area under an oak tree and sit down against it. You take your sunglasses off and fold them up and attach them back to your shirt. Trixie sits down on your legs and faces away from you. You spot her hint and wrap your arms slowly around her waist causing her to hum with delight.

“So I guess I’ll start. Where did you get your stage name. The Great and Powerful Trixie has a nice ring too it.”

“Well during the first show I ever performed. I wasn’t near as good then as I am now. I went to do my finale, a teleport spell. I knew I wasn’t strong enough to do a teleportation spell at such a young age, so I used a smoke spell to make it appear like I teleported from one side of the stage to the other. Granted that trick wouldn’t work on mares who know the difference between smoke n’ mirrors and real magic, but at the time I was preforming for foals, fillies, and young colts. Anyway when I did it one of the fillies I was preforming for said gaze upon the great and powerful Trixie the most amazing unicorn in Equestria. So from then on I use The Great and Powerful Trixie as my stage name.”

“That’s a sweet story.” You note

“Mmmhmmm that title has backfired on me more than once though. Nopony ever stops to listen though before they accuse me of being a fraud and a deceiver.”

“It doesn’t matter what anypony else thinks of you. All that matters is that I think you’re generally amazing, beautiful, and sweet.”

“Thanks you’re really great too nopony has ever stopped to try to be with me like you have. It means a lot to me.” She says becoming choked up.

“No matter what you’re my little Trixie.” You whisper affectionately into her ear before tenderly kissing her neck.

“You’re really making it hard to resist kissing you.”

“Go for it.”  You say teasingly

You trace a finger up her thigh, eliciting a quiet gasp from the blue showpony.

“M..maybe later.” Trixie says clearly trying to keep her senses together.

“So why did you give up on dating?”

“Mmmmmm, well I had several bad experiences with girls who just wanted to use me for sex. To which I would not agree to. The ones whom I thought were ‘the one’ left me in a heartbeat for somebody with bigger biceps, or were more athletic. It was just some really stupid stuff so I gave up on it. I almost hit the last girl that hurt me. I flew off the handle quite bad.” You finish with a long sigh

“I’m sorry they weren’t right for you.”

“Oh don’t be, because I now have somepony better than any of them ever could have been.”

“That’s it. I can’t take it.” Trixie breaks free from your arms and does a 180-degree turn so she is facing you. Without warning she pushes her lips to yours locking you into a fiery kiss. Simultaneously knocking your head against the trunk of the large oak tree. You return her fiery kiss before swiftly wrapping your arms around her back and pull her small body closer to yours. You feel her soft tongue caress your teeth asking for entrance into your mouth. You part your teeth and feel her tongue shoot into your mouth. Kiss never breaking you feel her tongue explore your mouth. Her movements are clumsy and inexperienced, but easily more satisfying than any other you’ve kissed before. You meet her tongue partway and begin a tender dance. You feel her hooves begin to fumble at your belt. Realizing what she’s doing you break away from the kiss.

“Whoa whoa whoa hang on.”

“But I thought.”

“Hey it’s not that I don’t want too. Honestly, I do, just not yet and ESPECIALLY not here in the public park.”

“Haha yeah I guess this wouldn’t be the right place huh?” Trixie turns away her face a deep red color. “I just got a little carried away is all.”

“It’s fine, no harm done.” You say getting to your feet. You check your watch and realize it’s almost 7:00. “Guess we should head home and get dressed after all we have a dinner reservation at eight. I’ll meet you in thirty minutes ok. Then we can walk to the restaurant together.” You take off towards your house.

You quickly arrive and unlock the door. You nearly throw the door open in the rush you are in. You run upstairs pull open the dresser, and grab some casual yet dress worthy clothes. You change clothes and scramble down the stairs.

Ok 7:15 we should have plenty of time to make to the restaurant.

You make it to where Trixie’s caravan usually is only to see a pile of rubble on the ground where it should be.

“Oh God.” You mutter shocked at the destroyed remains of the traveling house. “Please tell me she’s ok.” You plead to whatever higher power watches over Equestria. I loud scream pierces your eardrums causing you to react and run in the direction the cries of peril originated. You arrive just in time to see Twilight Sparkle amazingly levitating a giant bear like creature that appeared to be made out of a small galaxy of stars. The bear was fast asleep with a giant bottle in its mouth, which you easily made out to be the Ponyville water tower. When the bear was safely out of Ponyville you here Twilight mention that it was an Ursa Minor not an Ursa Major. You move close enough to make out what Twilight is saying.

“It wasn’t rampaging it was just cranky because SOMEONE woke it up.” She casts an accusatory glance at Snips and Snails.

Ok now it’s starting to all come together. You think.

“Now we need to figure out what to do about you Trixie.” Twilight points a hoof at the blue pony.

“Me? But what did I....”

“YOUR boasting and bragging caused all this to happen in the first place. So you are to blame for the Ursa Minor running rampant in Ponyville.”

“But, but I....”

“This is all showing off gets you Trixie nothing but trouble. We don’t need ponies like you in Ponyville.” Twilight’s tone is getting colder and colder as she goes on. “Plus without a place to stay you can’t be in Ponyville any longer you have to leave.”

You hear the ponies voices begin to turn and side with Twilight. You know you have to intervene before the situation gets out of hand. You can’t let the ponies you once called your friends run your marefriend out time. If a line isn’t crossed now then it won’t ever be

“THE LINE MUST BE CROSSED HEEEERRREE!!!!” You yell at the top of your lungs. You step in front of Trixie to defend her from the crowd of angered ponies.

Everypony in town falls silent.

“TRIXIE WILL STAY WITH ME.” You announce causing everypony to gasp in shock. “GO HOME ALL OF YOU EXCEPT FOR THE SIX OF YOU.” You point a finger at Twilight and her friends.

The townsponies not knowing what to do comply and fan out leaving just You, Trixie, Twilight, and her friends.

“First things first Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Rarity you may go.” The three mares nod at you before spreading out.

“Good luck darling.” Rarity says with deadly seriousness before trotting off.

With the streets of Ponyville finally clear you know what has to be done. Change their opinions or go down trying. Spike is the first to speak up.

“What’s going on. Why the sudden outburst?”

“Spike SHUT UP!” You spout back “I’ll start by saying just what is you guys’ problem honestly I’m really curious because you’ve hated Trixie since she arrived. Calling her out saying she’s a liar trying to put her to shame in front of Ponyville.”

Applejack interjects you

“Ok, first off, we didn’t try to shame her. She came into Ponyville showing off like everything she touched turned to gold. So we challenged her back.”

“NO NO FUCKING NO it was all an act. Don’t you get it? Trixie wasn’t seeking attention just because she loves it. She’s a magician for Celestia’s sake. It’s her job to show off her magic prowess. Just like it’s your job to buck apples AJ. You of all ponies should be able to respect a fellow pony that has to work just to eat. You guys didn’t even stop to find out what Trixie is REALLY like off the stage.”

“But she tied me up with mah own rope.”

“Correct but she tied you up to save her show I mean come on she couldn’t just let you go up on stage and outperform her get real here. Use some common sense.”

“Ah guess that makes sense. We didn’t really think things through.”

“Exactly! same thing applies for you Rainbow.”

“I hate to say it, but that does makes sense.”

Ok two down two to go.

“Ok, you two head out, and think about what I said.” You wave your hand motioning for them to leave. “Ok Twilight most of that applies to you too. I understand you were the only one strong enough to save Ponyville from the Ursa Minor, but you didn’t have to blame Trixie for it. She didn’t ask Snips and Snails to go wake up the thing. They did that of their own fruition. They should know better than to do something stupid like that. So, if anypony is to blame for the Ursa rampage, it’s them.”

“Well I...yeah I guess so.”

“Ok, you can go. Please think about what I said.”

Twilight turns and trots off

“That leaves you Spike. I’m most angry with you. You spent two days trying to convince Twilight to show up Trixie to basically shun her in front of everypony. I’m not even gonna take the time to chew you out because what you did was by far the worst. Now GO get out of my sight.”

Without saying a word Spike turns and runs after Twilight.

You turn towards Trixie who is staring at you completely shocked and amazed at your defense.

“That was....thank you so much.” Tears begin to fill Trixie’s eyes and she starts to sob uncontrollably.

You place a hand under her chin and lift her head so you can gaze into her eyes.

“Hey, I got you.” You whisper before pulling her in for a slow passionate kiss.

“Do I really get to stay with you?”

“Of course. I wouldn’t have said it if I didn’t mean it. Here let me carry you to the house. You’ve had quite a long day.”

You place her forehooves around your waist and hoist her up. Trixie wraps her backhooves around your waist and you place one hand on her back and one under her soft rump for support. You place her onto the ground and unlock the door. You hold the door open for your mare. Trixie heads inside followed by you. You flick on all the lights and check your watch.

“9:00. We missed our reservation.”

“Aww, that doesn’t matter anymore. I think the night turned out much better.”

“Why? Your home got crushed.”

“True but I gained a new home. I get to live with my special somepony.”

Hearing her say that brings a smile to your face. You watch as Trixie gets up on the couch.

“Whoa whoa what do you think you’re doing?”

“I was going to bed for the night.”

“Not on the couch you’re not. You can have my bed.”

“Well, I’m not getting in the bed without you.” Trixie gives you a seductive smile and a sly wink.

“Ok. I’ll gladly get in bed with you.”

You and Trixie head upstairs and turn down the covers. You slide in next to her and rap your arms around her soft body. You pull her against you and rest your head and take in her sweet scent as you drift off to sleep for the night.