Twilight let out a sigh as she placed the quill down on her desk. It had been a long day but she had finally finished signing the documents for the various Ponyville projects that had been approved that day. Picking up the documents with her magic, she shuffled them away into their appropriate bins for her secretary. If all went well, Ponyville would be all the better for her efforts.

Though the same couldn't be said for her stress levels.

With a stretch she felt her back lightly crack before letting out a discontented sigh. In the years after becoming a Princess and having her own castle and kingdom, she had become acquainted with her royal duties and had managed to organize them so that she could deal with them on a day to day basis. Several lists had been made and triple-checked daily, and as her time as ruler she had brought Ponyville into a thriving prosperity.

Her kingdom was small, and really it sat underneath the major city of Canterlot, and her Kingdom was really just a bigger part of the Equestrian Kingdom ruled by Princess Celestia, but the land was hers and hers to rule.

She pushed away the chair from her desk and walked over to the her bedroom window that overlooked the quaint town. Night had fallen and the stars danced in place to the pale moon light, and her peaceful kingdom radiated it's beauty to her.

A yawn escaped the young Princess's lips as her exhaustion finally caught up to her.

“I've been filing papers all day, barely even had time to hang out with my friends today.” She tilted her head and rubbed her neck as she felt the weariness of the day catch up to her. “I could use a bit of relaxation before I sleep.” She moved away from the window and headed for her bed, her horn lighting up as her magic reached under her bed. A small chest emerged from the frill-edged sheets with a small lock on the front.

With a quick turn of her magic the box opened, revealing a small stash of books that Twilight had started collecting rather discreetly. A collection she was rather embarrassed to own, but she couldn't keep her hooves off more of them if she could sneak them in.

It had all started when Rarity let her borrow a bunch of books she recommended, and amidst them was one she had accidentally packed with the rest. A steamy romance novel about a young mare meeting a stallion in the big city and their whirlwind romance that followed.

Filled with plenty of illicit love scenes.

Twilight wasn't even sure what had compelled her to read the book, but once she picked it up she found it hard to put down. Twilight honestly hadn't even thought much about dating, romance, or even sexuality before that moment. She'd be too focused on her studies or saving the world to feel like she had time to worry about romance or dating. The only time she could ever say she had was a short period of time when she had a crush on a stallion from the Crystal Empire, but those feelings never went anywhere and she'd soon forgot them.

That misplaced book from Rarity happened a year ago, and since then she'd started a small collection of erotic love-fiction. She was grateful that Rarity had been so understanding in her interest in the books, as it had been so embarrassing to admit to her friend that she wanted to read more. But thanks to Rarity, she had been able to collect these books over the year without any tabloids or rumors finding out that the Princess of Ponyville was some kind of pervert. The last thing Twilight needed was her private life being used for some kind of scandal.

Looking through her small collection, she pulls out one that had been a particular favorite of hers for a few months now, Love and Leather.

“Here you go Twilight, I thought you might like this. It's very well written and it describes a rather unique type of bedroom play. With matters like this, it's important to figure out your interests, so just let me know if this does or doesn't interest you.”

Rarity's words always came to mind when she looked at the cover. The story itself was a simple love story about an important CEO who was stressed with her job, but gets to know one of her employees and begins a sordid love affair. But the interesting part was just as Rarity had said, a type of bedroom play that Twilight hadn't heard much about before.

Bondage and Discipline, Submissive and Dominant, and Sadist and Masochist play. Twilight had had never even considered such play before. Prior to these books, sex in her mind was about intimacy, romance, and procreating. But Love and Leather really had changed a lot for her.

Twilight crawled onto her bed, resting her back against the soft covers of her bed and her head against her full pillows and cracked open the book to her favorite section. This was the part that she was glad Spike had gotten his own room in the new castle.

The rope bound her hooves behind her back tightly and the locks on her ankles kept her legs spread. It was undignified, her barrel was on the ground and her flanks were raised and she was exposed for the stallion to see.

Yet this did nothing more than send a spark of electric through up her spine.

Her noises were whimpered by the gag in her mouth as her flanks wiggled lightly from her embarrassment, she could swear her face was on fire. Her lower lips were puffy and swollen, she could feel the desire burning from them as the stallion just stared at his prize. And all she could do in response was drip with her need.

“You've been a naughty mare, haven't you? Playing hard to get, running away from me for so long. But I have you here, and I don't plan to let you go.” His deep raspy voice was like fire on her mind, her body demanded to be treated like his toy. He had absolute dominance over her.

“Now it's time for your punishment.” His deep voice chuckled and her eyes popped open. Her body trembled in anticipation unsure of what was going to happen next. Her tail flicked as her marehood quivered. The seconds felt like hours as her mind poured over all the possibilities of what he was going to do to her.

SMACK

The answer came in the swift, hard smack of a wooden paddle against her hindquarters. The intense fiery pain shot through her body and a cry escaped her muzzle. Her flanks were hot and the surge of pain crept through her mind as her eyes rolled into the top of her head.

It was heaven.

Twilight stopped moving her hoof for a moment and let out a muffled groan of frustration and desire. She moved the book aside and lifted it to her face. In the dark room lit by the moonlight, she could see the faint outlines of her own juices starting to coat her hoof.

But just as it had been the other nights, it just didn't feel like enough. She wasn't satisfied with just this, her body ached for more.

She grumbled in frustration and turned to her side, staring at the open pages of her book. The story stirred her mind and body, and made her feel things she'd never felt before. Her mind was active, making her imagine everything that was going on in the story as if it was her in it.

But that was the exactly the problem.

Her mind wanted the feelings stirred by the book to be real, to feel herself put into those prone positions, to feel the weight of her lover as he pushed his dominance onto her. She wanted to feel the heat of his body, the heat of his breath, the heat of what he was pressed against what she was.

Twilight bit her lip and let out another whimper, twisting her body till she her stomach was pressed against the bed. With her face heating up she slowly raised her hind legs up, imagining as if her lover was forcing her into a vulnerable position. She panted hard into her pillow and squeezed her eyes shut as she flicked her tail to the side.

In her mind she could see the tall, dark, built stallion staring at her exposed backside. Her body lightly trembled and her marehood was already dripping with anticipation. Her horn lit up as she picked up the book and hovered it behind her. With careful precision, she aimed the book and brought it down swiftly.

A dull smack cracked against her rear, her body recoiling from the shock, a gasp escaping her lips, and the sting crawling up her spine. Her body shuddered and she let out another low groan. She couldn't explain what it was, but the small bit of pain just ignited the fire burning in her chest to burn hotter. Her hooves squeezed down on the sheets and swung the book down for another smack.

Her body rippled with each smack of the book and her breathe grew more ragged as she played with herself. Each smack of the book was punishment for not having pleasured herself properly, for having felt an emptiness when she touched herself. She closed her eyes and tried to picture the stallion from the book, leaning over her with a paddle and rising it up to deliver yet another hard blow.

SMACK.

Twilight's bod recoiled as she loudly gasped, ripples of pleasured bliss flowing through her back as the book landed on her bed with a gentle plop. She gasped several times before letting her body fall back to the bed, her light orgasm slowly fading.

She took several deep breathes as her mind came back to her. She couldn't believe she'd managed to orgasm without directly touching herself. Just the power of her imagination and smacking the book against her ass had been enough.

Yet there was still a burning need deep inside of her body that was being left unfulfilled. Some deep, intimate desire that had yet to be satisfied. The image of that stallion, taking her into his hooves, and using her body as if it were nothing more than his plaything, ran once more though his head.

Perhaps that was it? Perhaps what she was missing was a partner? Somepony who understood and connected with her on a level she hadn't yet felt with anyone, but would satisfy that burning desire in her chest. Having connection that mare had in her book with her lover, perhaps that's what she desired...

But she was a Princess now. It was one thing to desire a stallion, it was an entirely different story to actually try and be with one. She was a figure-head now, someone the ponies looked up to, the pony who spread friendship around Equestria. She couldn't look like some desperate, needy, submissive mare to just anyone. And even if she did show this side of herself to someone, she would need to make sure they wouldn't share that intimate knowledge with anyone, or treat her any differently in public than they would now.

She really didn't consider herself all that important, and she hated it when ponies treated her differently, but after having dealt with it for a few years she had started to come to terms with the reality of her situation.

With a sigh she sat back up, the moment having long since passed now and placing the book back into the box, and the box back into her hiding spot for it. She had to face the fact that the likelihood of her finding a stallion who treated her exactly how she wanted to was slim to none. If she publicly declared that she was looking for a suitor in any way, she'd no-doubt be flooded with ill-matching royalty from all over, asking for her hoof in marriage. And anypony else that would be looking would either be looking to instantly gain power or notoriety, and she didn't want anything to do with that.

Her loins still itched with a need though, one that would clearly not be satisfied with the same old hoof play anymore. And using the book as a paddle was not going to be a good enough replacement for a real paddle.

No, if she was going to continue relieving her stress at nights this way, she was going to need better equipment. And getting better equipment meant going shopping for them.

She was going to need a proper plan for this.

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“So, you want to go shopping in disguise?” Rarity asked, making sure she understood what it was Twilight wanted to do.

“Essentially. You're the only one of the girls I can talk to about this, and I just needed some help ensuring my anonymity.” Twilight explained simply.

“I completely understand darling, but if you wanted to go shopping without anyone knowing, what do you need to tell me for?” Rarity raised her eyebrow in curiosity.

“Well, two reasons. The first is that I do have some paperwork that needs to be finished, but I'd like to get this shopping done early so that I don't to worry about it later, and I was hoping you could help me out with that while I was shopping. “ Rarity gave a quick nod of understanding. “The other was... Well, like I said, I can only talk to you about this.”

“Hmm... This wouldn't happen to have anything to do with the books I've been gifting you, would it?” Rarity made sure to put extra emphasis on the 'books' part.

“Eh-heh, it kind of does.” Twilight couldn't help but blush every time the books were brought up in front of Rarity. She knew very well that it was healthy for her to have an interest at this point, as Rarity had clearly explained to her several times, but it still brought a small blush to her face every time. “See, I was kind of getting more into my... 'Fantasies' based on the book, and I wanted to go shopping for... Uh... 'Better Supplies, so to speak. But uh, I have no idea where shops like that would be located... Since I've never looked for on-”

“Say no more darling.” Rarity said raising her hoof with a smile, “I know exactly you'll be wanting to go. The only place I personally frequent and good enough for a Princess would be 'Hot to Trot'. Their selections are quite diverse and they are very discreet. Cleanliness and a sex-positive attitude is their motto and if you have any questions, they'll know exactly what you're looking for.” Rarity explained with a smile, gently tossing her coif as she did.

“Wow, that sounds perfect! I knew I could count on you Rarity.”

“But of course! Now, before I tell you where it is, let me see your disguise. I must ensure it is absolutely perfect so you won't be recognized in town.” Rarity nodded.

“Oh, sure thing!” Twilight smiled taking a quick step back. She closed her eyes and concentrated on what she wanted to look like, then focused her magic on that single image. The rushing sensation of her magic swirling around her clouded her senses for a moment, before fading away as quickly as it came. “How do I look?”

“I'd dare say that I doubt I'd recognize you as Twilight if you hadn't shown me you transforming in person!” Rarity said amazed. Twilight turned to look into a nearby mirror and saw what she had pictured in her head. A unicorn mare, slightly smaller than Twilight, with a brown coat and black mane. Her blue eyes looked for any sign of her usual wings, but as would be expected of a normal unicorn there were none at her sides. To finish the illusion, her new cutie mark was the design of a simple quil pen tracing a curvy line on her flank.

“I'm always amazed at how good the disguise spell can be sometimes.” Twilight chuckled to herself as she gave her new tail a gentle wave. “Looking like this, no one would ever suspect it's me!”

“I absolutely concur darling. Though, are you sure you want me to stay here and finish up your paperwork for you? After all, I could just as easily go to the shop and get you some things too, or I could just as easily go with you to show you around.”

“I appreciate the offer Rarity, though with how, um, personal this matter is, I'd like to go looking for equipment myself. No offense to your tastes, but they might differ from mine.”

“That is true, every pony does tend to have different tastes when it comes to such things.” Rarity nodded in understanding.

“Secondly, if I want to start learning and understanding this side of myself, and this side of the world, I really should start getting more hooves-on training with it. I'm not just going out to get some things, I'm also going out to learn.” Twilight's egghead smile was showing through the new mare's face.

“Very well, I do think this will be a good learning experience for you. Plus it'll be nice for you to get some time away from this castle.” Rarity chuckled a little. “Hot to Trot is located near the intersection of Flora Street and Garden Avenue. Just look for the red sign and you'll be there.”

“Oh, I know where that is! I always wondered what was around there, I just never had the time to investigate.” Twilight smiled, certain of where she was going now. “I'll teleport to a safe place nearby and head out from there, that way no one will be able to see me leave the castle.” Twilight imagined the location she wanted to go in her head and was set. “I'll try to be back within an hour. Thanks for the help Rarity!”

And with a flash of purple light, the Princess of Friendship vanished into thin air. Rarity couldn't help but chuckle and give a parting smile.

“Well, with that out of the way, let's get to that paperwork.” Rarity smiled, turning to leave Twilight's room and begin her duties as substitute Princess.

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Twilight wasn't entirely sure what she was expecting when she walked up to the entrance of Hot to Trot, but she was surprised none-the-less. The wall were a clean eggshell white, with shelves similar to a super-market lining the rows. Everything was neatly organized and labels hung from the ceiling indicating what you could find in each of the aisles. There was only two or three ponies browsing the selections and they looked like any other pony she'd pass by in Ponyville. The clerk near the door was a rather nice looking pegasus Mare, green coat with a purple mane covering one half of her face, ears and lipped pierced, and lovely sapphire eyes.

“Well hey there, you look new.” The clerk smiled as Twilight entered, “The names Love Spark, welcome to Hot to Trot! Are you looking for anything specific today?”

Twilight was a little taken aback by the friendliness of the clerk. She hadn't quite expected to be telling anyone what she was looking for, nor did she really know exactly what she was looking for herself.

“Uh, no, nothing specific.” Twilight embarrassingly blabbered while trying to hold a smile, “I was just coming in to take a look around.”

“Perfectly fine!” Love smiled. Twilight couldn't help but think her positivity could rival Pinkie's, “If you have any questions or need any advice feel free to ask me! No need to be shy at all.”

“Eh-heh, I will, thank you.” Twilight nodded quickly before squeezing herself into an aisle out of sight of Love Spark. She let out a small sigh of relief, having not expected too much direct pony-interaction today. While it was true that she was new to all of this, she wasn't quite ready to be talking to strangers about the details of such things.

Twilight took a deep breath and then turned her attention to focus on the shelves around her. Her face lit up red the moment she realized what aisle she had slipped into. A large black rubber horse cock was on display in front of her, one that was only slightly smaller than her leg.

“Sweet Celestia, are they supposed to be that big!?” She loudly whispered to herself, staring at just how tall it stood. The dildo was very well manufactured, every inch seemed to have the proper details that would emulate the real thing. Thin bumps to replicate where the veins would run down, proper ridges for each bump and curve in the tip and length, the medial ring was fat but not too imposing, and it stood upright with a set of fake balls to complete the package. Right under the display hung a small sign that said “For display only: Do not use.”

Twilight had to guess it was twenty inches in height at least, and six or seven in circumference. The very sight of it made her nethers squeeze shut in fear that it'd rip something back there. The dildo was proudly labeled “Black Dynamite”, and had quite the hefty price tag to it as well.

Yet, despite how intimidating the dildo looked, Twilight couldn't help but find herself a little fascinated with it. She'd only ever seen a male's sex in books before, and reading about them was different from seeing on in person, and here she had a replica of one in the flesh. She couldn't help but be a little curious about it. Something her body almost instinctively desired was displayed before her, but without the complications of a pony being attached.

She touched it carefully with her hoof first, feeling the sensation of the rubber it was made out of. The dildo barely moved, but it bent just enough to give flexibility for comfort. It was very firm and stiff, yet somehow also squishy and comfortable. It definitely gave off a strong scent of plastic, but it wasn't over-powering or offensive.

“Wow, so this is a dildo...” Twilight said rather amazed by it. She put her hoof down, impressed with the display, but interested in finally seeing more. With a quick scan of the aisle, she noticed there was a large variety of dildos and other tools of self pleasure in this particular lane. There were many, much more reasonably sized dildos to appreciate, in a multitude of colors as well. Thin ones, large ones, thick ones, bent ones, Twilight was rather impressed by their large selection.

Pulling out a small pad of paper and a pen, she began to take notes about the various dildos they had on display. She hadn't particularly been looking to purchase a fake phallus that day, but seeing them in person had peaked her curiosity on how they would feel and was taking notes on what she might like. She'd return to pick out the best one for her once she had time to mill through her notes.

Next to the dildos, she saw a rather large selection of condoms lined against the wall. Now Twilight was interested. There were so many different brand names to choose from, but not only that, so many different sizes and textures and even flavors to choose from. Small, medium, large, extra large, comfort fit, ridged, hot and cold, extra strength, hypoallergenic, watermelon, the list went on.

Twilight tapped the pen against her chin as she thought. She wasn't really in need of condoms right now, after all she didn't have anypony who she was sexually active with. In fact, she was still a virgin. But the thought crossed her mind that it couldn't possibly hurt to have some in the castle, after all she never truly knew what could happen one day. Though she was certain that if she was going to have a romantic encounter in the castle that it'd be a planned one. She wasn't about to just open up for anyone.

Jotting down a quick note about picking out a comfortable condom for later, she moved on to the next aisle. Instantly her eyes fell upon one of the items that she had come to the story to buy in the first place, their selection of different paddles. Twilight had been expecting the wooden paddle to be there, like was written in her story, but she was surprised to see other types there as well.

The one that confused her a bit was the wooden paddle that had rather large holes throughout it. She picked the paddle up off of the hook in the store and levitated it up to investigate it. She turned it around a few times, before bringing the paddle up to her face to peek through one of the holes.

“The holes make it sting more.” A deep voice spoke out that made Twilight jump in place. The paddle dropped to the floor and she snapped her head to the speaker, seeing a familiar large red stallion with a blonde mane smiling at her. “Ya'll looked a little confused, but that paddle ain't for beginners.” Big Mac spoke softly, reaching down to pick up the hole-filled paddle and putting it back on the shelf. “If ya'll are new to this, a normal paddle would suit ya better.” He grabbed one she had been looking at earlier and passed it to her.

Twilight's face must've been beet red as she stared at Big Mac dumbfounded. The last thing Twilight had expected that day was to run into someone she knew in the middle of a sex shop and offer her advice on the items inside. She felt mortified. Not only that, this was Big Macintosh, Applejack's older brother. No doubt if he had caught her then he was going to go back to Applejack and tell her and then soon all of her friend's would know, perhaps even the whole tow-

“Miss?”

Big Mac's words snapped Twilight back into conscious thought. 'Miss?' She thought to herself, before realization struck her. She was still disguised, there was no way Big Mac had just walked up to her and recognized her as Princess Twilight Sparkle. As far as he knew, she was just another mare like any other looking at the goods. While she still felt embarrassment creeping along her face, that thought alone seemed to send a bit of comfort back into her body.

“Uh, yes, thank you.” Twilight chuckled embarrassed, grabbing hold of the paddle and looking it over. “I really am new to all of this, thank you. I'll probably get this one.”

“How new?” Big Mac asked out of curiosity. Twilight bit her lip at that, not sure how much to tell Big Mac. All he knew was that she was a curious mare in a sex shop looking to buy some supplies. Her first thought was that she should refuse to answer, to tell him she was alright and that she'd be fine on her own. She turned her head to look at him, to tell him as such, but looked into those big green eyes of his, filled with strength, yet were calm and soft. Her eyes wandered down a little and, for what seemed like the first time, noticed how large he really was. His muscles seemed to stick out from underneath his thick fur, and his powerful body was built from the years of farm work, his deep gravely voice stuck out in her mind now.

She wanted to say she wanted to be alone, but something deep inside of her was also saying that she wouldn't mind having this powerful stallion around to teach her for a little longer.

“I uh...” Twilight spoke out of nervous hesitation, brushing some of the black mane that had fallen in front of her eyes behind her ear, “I haven't actually, um, done anything with... Anyone before...” Her words started to fall into a mumble towards the end as she felt her face start to heat up again.

“Are ya buying for a partner?” Big Mac asked again out of curiosity, trying to gauge what the mare might be trying to buy. Twilight bit her lip again before shaking her head in response. Her heart was beating loudly in her chest and she was worried that Big Mac was going to hear it. She was feeling such a wave of embarrassment over the whole situation, and yet... Somehow, that's exactly what she wanted to be feeling right now.

“Ah imagine this can be a little overwhelming then. Would ya like me to help ya out?” Big Mac asked with that gentle smile on his face. He didn't have any cruel intentions in his voice, and Twilight got the feeling that if she really didn't want him around he would leave her alone. She felt comfortable with him around, and the thought that Big Mac wanted to help her learn put a smile on her blushing face.

“I'd like that.” She admitted. Big Mac nodded to her response.

“Just tell me what ya'll are lookin' for and ah can help.”

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Twilight and Big Mac spent the next hour wandering around the store looking at the various things for sale. Twilight explained some of the things she was interested in and Big Mac pointed out various things in the shop that would peak her curiosity. She wrote lots and lots of notes about everything she ran into in her note-pad as well, archiving various thoughts for a later date or to reflect over while she was alone.

Twilight couldn't help but notice just how much of a gentlecolt Big Mac had been the entire time as well, treating her with respect and never finding any of her ideas laughable or silly. He truly understood what she was going through and offered her a helping hoof with everything. She had come to find herself enjoying his company, and his knowledge of the sexual arts was worth picking his brain for. She didn't know where he had gotten all this knowledge, but she felt it would be rude to ask as well.

By the time they had finished their round through the store, Twilight had gotten a small assortment of things to finally purchase. A proper paddle, some minor binding restraints that would be easy to get out of while alone, a pair of egg-shaped vibrators, fur-safe tape, some rope, a box of condoms (just in case), a small thin dildo, and some lingerie that she hoped fit her once she morphed back.

“Your total is 82 bits.” Love Spark smiled happily as she rang up the total. Twilight levitated a small bag of coins onto the counter and Love Spark opened it and quickly counted up the large-count bits before typing them into her register. A small ding echoed out and Love Spark passed out her change.

“Thank you very much! Feel free to come back any time now.” She winked happily and Twilight could only chuckle nervously at that before levitating her bag up and heading outside the store. Big Mac followed her out the door and Twilight turned to him with a smile.

“Well, thank you very much for helping me learn so much today. I had no idea there were so many little details to learn about sex and sex toys, but I'm glad I've started to learn.” She nodded at her own words, happy to have learned so much from her trip. She was glad she had come instead of having let Rarity buy things for her.

“Was no trouble.” Big Mac nodded back with a smile, “Though isn't there more that ya'll would like to learn?”

“Huh?” Twilight blinked a little confused at that, “Well, I'm always willing to learn, but what did you have in mind?”

“Well, ah lot about sex can't just be taught through words alone. If ya wanted, ah could teach ya more in private.” He smiled.

It took Twilight a moment to register what it was Big Mac had just asked her. When it did, it hit her all at once and her eyes grew wide. Big Mac had really just asked her if it was alright for him to come to her private room and teach her more about sex. Her heart was beating loudly in her chest again, her face and ears burning hot now. Never in her life had any stallion ever come to her and asked her if she was interested in anything like that, let alone wanting to do that together. She was speechless.

“I uh... I'm flattered, really.” Twilight smiled as best she could, waving her hoof to apologize as best she could. “I mean, I'm probably not your type at all! After all we did just kind of meet, and I don't know if you'd really like me all that much.” That was right, Big Mac thought she was some new girl he'd never met, not Princess Twilight. There's no way he'd be interested in her if he actually knew the truth about her. “Besides, I think I'm usually pretty busy and I wouldn't want to make you feel put off by that. You'd probably be better off asking some other girl.”

“But we've known each other for a while Twi.” Big Mac explained simply.

Twilight froze in place. Did Big Mac really just say what she thought he said? There was no way he'd just said that.

“And ah am interested in you.” He continued, “Ah understand how busy ya'll are, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to help you or think you're a beautiful mare. Ah know you need to rule Ponyville, but ah can't help but see you as just an ordinary mare too.”

That confirmed it for Twilight, he had definitely said what she thought he said. He called her Twilight and was talking to her about her Princess duties.

“W-w-w-w-w-w-what are you t-talking about?” Twilight stuttered with a laugh, sweat quickly starting to form on her face. She looked nothing like she normally did, there was no way her cover could've been blown that easy, right?

“Well, ya'll have all the mannerisms as Princess Twilight, and ya have the same manner of speech as hers. That, and ya sound just like her. Ya didn't disguise yer voice.”

“...Oh.” Twilight said, feeling embarrassment flush over her face as she lowered her head. Here she had been trying to be all sneaky and not get spotted, and she was found out so easily. But he hadn't said a single thing, so here she felt like a bit of a fool for having thought she'd tricked him at all.

“Ah meant no harm, ah just figured ya had a good reason for hiding your identity.” Big Mac said, “Ah understand completely. But ah did mean what ah said. Ah'd like to teach ya even more, if yer willing to have me.”

Twilight felt a conflict of mixed emotions inside of her now. What was she to do? She felt upset over the fact that Big Mac had lied to her the whole time, making her feel like a fool now. But on the other hand, he had spent an hour with her, talking and explaining, teaching and being a mentor, all while knowing she was Twilight the whole time and never shamed her or treated her like she was more than a normal mare. On top of that, he genuinely wanted to join her in her room. Not the brown mare he'd met in the sex shop today, but the room of Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight bit her lip in embarrassment and frustration, unsure of what to think or say. She took a deep breath and raised her head to look up at Big Mac.

“I uh... I guess I'm not very good at this disguise thing.” Twilight said first, rubbing her leg with her hoof in her continued embarrassment. “But... Everything I did say today was still true. I've never really... Done anything with anypony before. The most I've done...” Twilight turned her head away while blushing hotly, “W-was with my hoof. I don't know if I'd be comfortable just... J-Just jumping into doing... THAT, with you.” She shook her head and lowered her gaze. “I'm sorry Big Mac.”

“Well, ah reckon we could take it slow as well.” Big Mac nodded. “If ya want, ah'll just teach ya how to use what ya bought today properly. No sex, just teaching. How would ya feel about that? If ya still feel uncomfortable with that, ah'll understand.”

Twilight thought his words over. He definitely seemed like he had her best interests in mind here, though she was embarrassed about opening up to him. But he had accepted her for who she was back in the store there, so it would only stand to reason that he wanted to genuinely help her out and treat her like the mare she was. Not a Princess or someone better than him, but as a mare.

“I... I guess that'd be alright.” She hesitated for a moment, but smiled as she looked at Big Mac. “I would like to learn more, and... You are very nice and...” She held back her tongue from calling him handsome for a moment, not sure if it was right to say that or not. After all, she hadn't realized just how attractive he was before today. “A-And uhm... Just so long as you promise not to tell anyone about this, especially Applejack.”

“Eeeyup.” Big Mac nodded his head in understanding.

“A-Alright then.” Twilight smiled clutching the bag of goods she bought closer to her chest, “I'll be happy to take more lessons from you Big Mac... B-But not tonight. I need some time to clear my thoughts. B-But uh... How about you come over to the Castle tomorrow... And uh... We'll... Learn.” Twilight couldn't believe the words coming out of her mouth. She was actually inviting a stallion over to her place. And not just to hang out or have lunch, but to learn more about sex.

“Eeeyup. Ah'll see ya tomorrow then.”

“Yeah, I-I'll see you tomorrow too.” Twilight nervously smiled and waved, Big Mac returning it with a nod before turning to head home. Twilight watched as he walked away until he was out of sight. Once he was gone, Twilight felt all the strength leave her limbs and she collapsed onto the ground. Staring up at the sky, she took several deep breaths in confused excitement.

“He really was interested in me...” She said, giving a somewhat girly giggle, curling up into a ball and smiling happily. “Are things rushing too fast though? Oh gosh, I just don't know, I've never felt like this at all before.” Twilight shook her head, pushing herself back on to her hooves. “Oh gosh, I don't know what to do! How am I supposed to greet him, treat him, talk to him!? I've never done anything like this before, not even on a date.” Twilight's mind was racing and she was having difficulty trying to formulating even a single thought to follow.

“Rarity! I need to talk to Rarity! I know she'll know what to do!” Twilight nodding finally coming to a conclusion. If anyone was an expert on romance in her life, it was Rarity. Twilight was certain her rushing emotions would be properly understood if she simply talked to Rarity about them.

Twilight quickly grabbed her back and rushed into an alleyway out of sight, focused on her home, and vanished in a burst of purple light.

Author's Note

Preeeetty obviously a set-up chapter here. Stuff really starts to get juicy next chapter~

Also yes, that misdirection was clearly misdirection hehe