Mares and Butterflies

by doomguy

Rating: mature
Tags: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Other, Romance, Sex, Human, Twilight Sparkle
Length: 5432

A human discovers that his relationship with a lavender mare may be more complex than he realized.

You find yourself, the first and only human to ever see Equestria, in the home of Twilight Sparkle. Three months have passed since your arrival, and you find yourself growing increasingly close to the mare. On a moonlit night, revelations about the unicorn will guide your relationship into new places.

Note: This story contains depictions of sex.

Published 2012-05-18 14:34:01 UTC
Last updated 2012-05-18 14:34:01 UTC

Chapter 1

Mares and Butterflies

You briefly closed the book you were reading and yawned, stretching in your uncomfortably small chair and wiggling the toes on your bare feet. It was already after ten, and you were busying yourself with the colorful Equestrian history of the Unicorn.

The house was quiet. Twilight was out with her friends, having what she excitedly described as a slumber party. Spike was with the crusaders, the three little fillies and dragon having a slumber party of their own. That left you alone, free to work, write or study. You looked forward to a quiet night spent at home.

It had been eighty nine days by your count. Eighty nine days since you woke up, bleary eyed in the hospital. Eighty nine days since you first spoke with these remarkable creatures. Shock and fear were soon replaced by curiosity and amazement at the new world that surrounded you.

Twilight was one of the first ponies you were introduced to, outside of the hospital staff. A student of royalty, she quickly acquainted you with the land, customs, history and traditions. In exchange, you provided details of the world you had come from. Every day you would find her at the foot of your hospital bed, using levitating quills to fill a seemingly endless supply of books and journals.

You immediately found yourself getting along well with the mare. She appeared to be a bit shy but her curiosity always seemed to push her to ask more about you, and more about your world. Soon you were well enough to walk, and she accompanied you on your short trips outside, ever the curious companion.

It was Twilight who had introduced you to Princess Celestia, the benevolent ruler of the land, and it was Twilight who had requested that your first temporary residence be inside of her home.

Nearly three months later, you still found yourself here. Progress on a home built to human scale was slow, and seemed to be tormented by delays. Not that you minded living with the inquisitive mare and dragon. Twilight and her friends inadvertently forced interaction and socializing on you, something that you wouldn’t have been enthusiastic on pursuing prior to your arrival.

So tonight was your night, and while you could tell Twilight was eager to invite you along, Rarity insisted that it was a mare only affair. You stretched again, leaning in the chair and placing your feet on the bed. Soon you were drawn back into your book, reading about some of Equestria’s greatest conjurers.

It was not long before a sound broke your concentration. You heard a doorknob rotate from across the house and immediately the door snapped open. You closed the book and stood up. The door was then shut in the same fairly forceful manner. You peeked out of your room and saw Twilight making her ways to the stairs.

“Twilight? Are you okay?”

The mare stopped startled, and turned to you. You could barely see her face in the moonlight. “Oh! I’m sorry, I forgot! Did I wake you?”

Her voice was strained. You were fairly certain there were tears in her eyes. You took a step forward. “What’s wrong?”

She lifted a fore hoof, stopping your advance. “Oh, nothing! Nope…just…wasn’t feeling that well, so I decided to come home, that’s all!” her voice was quiet. It didn't sound like she believed what she was saying.

You took another step towards her. “Did something happen-”

“No, no, no. Just need a good nights sleep, that’s all. I’m going to go to bed now, night!” and with that, she scurried up the stairs.

You stood there for a moment, torn between wanting to find out what had happened and wanting to respect her privacy. Before you had any time to debate with yourself, there was a frantic knock at the door.

“Hello?” Rarity’s voice came from beyond the entrance.

You opened the door and found the white mare with a look of concern in her eyes. “Ah, hello. Is Twilight there?”

You nodded. “What happened?”

Rarity seemed to dodge the question. “Oh it was just…something between friends. A misunderstanding, I’m sure. May I come in?”

You stood to the side and allowed her entrance. Immediately she trotted up the stairs and into Twilight’s bedroom. You made your way back to your room, but it was still easy to hear their voices above you.

“Twilight, darling, I’m so sorry! Was it something I said?”

“No…it’s nothing you said.” Twilight’s voice still carried the same uneasiness. “I just…really wasn’t feeling well.”

“Was it the discussion? I assure you, we can talk about other things, if that makes you uncomfortable.”

“…no. I just really need to be alone right now.”

“You can’t be serious, darling! It won’t be the same without you!”

“That’s sweet, Rarity. But I just need some time to myself.”

“What will I tell the others?”

“That I’m just not a hundred percent…they’ll understand. Have fun at your party. Really, don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine.”

“If you say so, darling…do feel better.”

“I will…thank you for checking in on me.”

You heard Rarity’s footsteps descend the staircase and approach your room. She stuck her head inside. “You will keep an eye on her?”

“Of course,” you replied.

Rarity smiled warmly at you. “Thank you.” She turned to leave. “Have a pleasant night,”

“You too.”

The door to the house closed and you were once again in silence. You absentmindedly flipped through a book, unsure of what to do next. Twilight seemed adamant that she be left alone, but in the few months you had spent beneath her roof, you knew that wasn’t always what she wanted.

You decided it would be best to let her know that you were there, if she needed to speak about anything. You rose from the chair and had not made it three steps out your room before you bumped into her, apparently making her way towards you.

Her mouth opened but she hesitated a moment before speaking. “…I wanted to talk,”

“You and me, both.” You replied, inviting her in.

The lavender mare obliged and you followed her into the room. She sat down at the edge of your bed, shoulders slumping, ears folded down. She was still not feeling well. You took a seat at the wooden chair next to your bed, not wanting to overstep your bounds.

Twilight sighed before looking at you and then your desk. She eyed the book you’d been reading earlier and smiled a little. “I love that book,”

You nodded silently.

Her violet eyes fell to her feet, as she watched them dangle off the edge of the bed. “Wait until you read about Star Swirl…”

“Twilight, are you going to tell me what happened?”

The unicorn exhaled sharply. “I…I mean we…the mares…we were talking at the slumber party…”

“Okay,”

“And we were talking about…things, like colts. And…” her voice trailed off.

“I didn’t quite get that,”

“The conversation…turned…sexual.” Twilight said the last word with no small effort. You still didn’t quite understand why that would upset her so much.

“So?”

Twilight looked up from her hooves and back at you; her eyes were still red from crying earlier. You realized you’d been a little insensitive. You quickly rushed to remedy that.

“I’m sorry Twilight…but that seems perfectly normal to me. Where I’m from, if you put three guys in a room, anywhere, any time of day, that’s all the conversation is going to boil down to-”

She held a hoof up, stopping you. “No…it’s not that. The mares…they all started talking about their…” There was a pause and Twilight sighed again, looking down at the floor. “First times…”

“Oh,”

“And they were all telling these stories…and when they got to me…”

“You don’t have to explain further.”

“They were nice about it…but I couldn’t,” her voice broke.

You slowly stood up and placed yourself beside her on the bed. You stretched a reassuring arm around her and pulled her toward you. The little mare nuzzled against you, sniffing and wiping her eyes. It was the least you could do for a friend; especially one that had given you as much as Twilight. After a few minutes of silence, she spoke again.

“You must think I’m just a foal, huh?” she sniffed.

“No…” you replied, shaking your head. “I respect you,”

Twilight looked up at you, her eyes luminous in the moonlight that crept into your room. “Why?”

“Where I come from, a lot of people rush into…that without thinking much about it. But you’ve only got one first time. So I respect you for waiting for the right colt. If you wait for someone truly special to you…it’ll be one of the best memories you can have. If not, you may end up regretting it in the future.”

Twilight nodded faintly, searching your eyes, considering your words. “Is that what you did?”

You almost chuckled. “I…was one of the people that should have waited.”

“You regret-”

“To put it lightly,” you interrupted.

You were fairly certain that the unicorn would not want to hear about your first time. About how mechanical, forced, and awkward it felt. How it was about as satisfying and pleasurable as your first physical in a doctor’s office. Unpleasant memories that had lay dormant for years in your mind began to bubble up. You tried to shake them from your head.

Fortunately, Twilight seemed to be feeling better. Her ears had perked up and her sniffles had stopped. Her legs swung playfully over the edge of your bed. She looked up at you once again. “Thank you. You always know just what to say,”

“Anytime,” you replied, squeezing her a little around the midsection.

You had no idea how long she intended to maintain this position, but you were content to hold it. Her body was warm against your side, and she smelled faintly of flowers. After a moment, you spoke again.

“You never talked about this with your parents?”

“Not exactly an easy thing to bring up…” she countered.

“I suppose,”

“But I do remember once…when I was a filly. My mom was telling me how she met my dad. I remember asking her how she knew, that he was the perfect colt for her.”

“How did she know?”

Twilight looked up again at you, eyes glassy. She smiled softly. “Butterflies,”

“Butterflies?”

“She said every time she saw him…every time she spoke to him, she felt butterflies in her stomach. A few years ago, I asked her again, and she said she still felt the butterflies…all these years later.”

You thought you’d become numb to the notion of relationships, the construct of what people called “true love”. You’d seen true love disappear, leaving the shattered remains of people you cared about. You’d experienced it first hand and had all but sworn off anything that even vaguely resembled a relationship. But there was something in the words that the mare spoke to you, something that struck you deeply and profoundly. You swore you felt the ice melting around your calloused heart.

“That’s so beautiful,” you remarked. “That’s the best advice I’ve ever heard. I don’t know why you came to me.”

Twilight still hadn’t broken her gaze. Her eyes seemed to be searching your face for something. Something that she’d wanted…needed for the longest time. You found one of her fore hooves resting on your leg. You knew what was stirring inside the heart of the little unicorn. She just hadn’t found the strength to express it yet.

You spoke once more, mouth dry. “…Have you ever felt that way?”

Twilight slipped from your side and stood up, propping her hind legs on your knees. She took one more long look at you before seizing you in an tight embrace. Her fragrant mane fell onto your face, as she squeezed you tighter and tighter. You were surprised at her strength.

“Every day…” she sighed. “Every day since I met you,”

You could feel her delicate chest expand as she drew your scent in deeply. Your mind raced. You weren’t sure how you felt about this. Twilight was a trusted friend and companion…but you’d never allowed yourself to have any feelings outside of those friendly and professional. Part of you loved everything about her. But your mind reminded you that she was indeed not human, and most likely suffered from flaws like you. Flaws that combined with yours, would ultimately drive any relationship to heartbreak and destruction.

She turned her head slightly and spoke into your ear, her words barely a whisper. “Do you…feel anything around me?”

You didn’t know how to answer. Twilight drew her neck back, and you found her massive, violet eyes staring deeply into you, her face inches from yours. Her expression seemed to be perched somewhere between salvation and utter devastation, the next words out of your mouth surely pushing her in either direction.

As the seconds wore on, her face of cautious optimism gradually grew into one of uncertainty. Your mind continued the same unending struggle with your heart, trying to justify your silence with the assurance that an interspecies relationship had no chance of working. That it wouldn’t be worth the time and emotions invested. The seconds continued to pass, and still you said nothing.

Twilight’s eyes fluttered closed and she nodded once, a single tear running down her cheek. Her ears dropped and she turned her face away from you, sighing in resignation. She slowly began to pull her fore hooves off of your shoulders. “I understand…”

You cursed yourself and your cowardly inactivity. Logic had no place in your feelings for this mare. Neither did a jaded mind or a past steeped in bitterness, anger and regret. This was a decision solely up to your heart, a decision that you were now aware had been made months ago. You realized there was nothing in this world or yours that was worth causing Twilight any discomfort. But there was everything in seeing her smile.

Gently, you tightened your grasp around her midsection and pulled her just a bit closer. You slowly brought your lips down onto her forehead, at the base of her horn. Twilight inhaled sharply at the sensation of your kiss. You pulled her even closer, shifting your mouth to one of her ears.

You whispered to her. “Butterflies,”

Twilight remained motionless for the moment, her breath shallow, her body softly trembling. Suddenly her fore hooves pushed against you and you found yourself face to face with the lavender unicorn. Her glassy eyes wildly searched your face, attempting to discern if there had been some sort of misunderstanding or alternative meaning to what you had said. Your gentle smile was all the reassurance she needed.

“Really?” she asked, her hooves pulling on your shoulders in apprehension.

You simply nodded. “Twilight, I’ve been a foo-”

Twilight’s fore hooves wrapped around your neck and she forcefully pulled you into a kiss. At first you were surprised, as her tongue danced tentatively on your lips. You could sense her nervousness. You responded by relaxing and opening your mouth, giving her entrance.

Pleasure surged through your body and you found yourself enraptured in her touch, her ethereal fragrance, and her vaguely sweet taste. Twilight explored the new found territory with slight restraint and before long, you found yourself following her tongue back into her mouth. Twilight visibly relaxed when this occurred, her body softening in your arms. Her back arched and she let off a soft moan of pleasure into your mouth. The two of you parted only when your oxygen had been exhausted.

You sat there, still holding the mare delicately in your arms, oxygen and simple words seemingly impossible to find. Twilight’s eyes slowly opened, her chest heaving as she caught her breath. She smiled and your felt her hooves tighten around your neck. Finally you found the wherewithal to speak.

“First kiss?”

Her smiling lips opened to say something but she didn’t seem to find the right words. She was blushing profusely and looked away sheepishly before nodding.

“How was it-”

Again she caught you off guard, this time forcing herself off your lap and pushing deeply into you. Her hooves tightened as she pried your lips apart with hers. Her tongue found its way into your mouth again, but this time she moved with more speed, more confidence. She was far more vocal this time, audibly moaning as your hands found their way around her back.

She finally broke the kiss, out of breath, half-lidded eyes dreamily staring up at you. An almost invisible trail of saliva still connected the two of you. You were certain her face couldn’t get any redder, and you were also certain you wouldn’t be able to wipe the idiotic grin from your own mouth. You attempted to speak again.

“Stop interrupt-mff-”

Twilight practically crashed into you this time. The little mare’s surprising strength causing you to tumble backwards onto the bed. She broke the kiss, standing victorious above you, wearing a mischievous smile. She bent down for another kiss.

You decided you weren’t going to take this, certainly not laying down. As soon as her lips met yours, your arms whipped up from your sides and latched around Twilight’s body. She gasped as you dragged her down, legs folding, as you pulled her ever closer to your chest.

When you were content that she was immobilized, you kissed her again. Your tongue pushed past her lips and you explored her mouth. Her tongue wrapped around and danced with yours. She tasted faintly of vanilla. Lips still locked with hers, you slowly rolled yourself and Twilight on the bed. When you were finished moving, you gently set her down on the covers. The mare stared up at you, finding herself in quite the opposite position she’d expected.

Not that she seemed to mind, though. Twilight looked up at you with admiring eyes, her need for your touch was almost palpable. You looked down to see her hooves folded over her body, almost as if she was covering herself from your gaze.

You spoke softly, in the most gentle tone you could find. “Twilight…you don’t need to hide yourself from me…you’re so beautiful.”

The mare shifted uneasily beneath you, smiling from the compliment, but you could still tell she was uncomfortable. You realized that your admittedly limited time with members of the opposite sex was still far ahead of anything Twilight had been exposed to. This experience was not only entirely new to her, but it was with a creature easily twice her size and weight.

Mentally, you chastised yourself for being so self-centered. You realized how childish it was to assume that you were the only one with insecurities and vulnerabilities. You perished the thought from your mind, focusing again on the beautiful mare that lay beneath you.

“I’m sorry, Twilight.”

Twilight seemed lost in your eyes. She blinked and shook her head. “What…sorry? For what?”

“Let’s even things up,” You replied, reaching for the hem of your shirt and pulling upwards.

The lavender mare slowly brought a hoof to your chest and you stopped. Twilight shook her head, wearing the same mischievous smile you’d seen earlier. “Let me do it,”

An almost imperceptible, shimmering, purple light enveloped the shirt around you. It gently lifted out and then upwards, slowing as it reached your face. You smiled as Twilight struggled in getting the collar over your head. You assumed it was her nerves, or that fact that she had little experience; either way, you found it endearing.

Soon the shirt was magically floating above your head. The unicorn then spun the garment triumphantly in the air before tossing it behind her; an obvious attempt to look as casual as possible. With the shirt no longer concerning her, she turned back to you.

She smiled faintly, her luminous eyes darting over your naked upper body. She seemed to trace every muscle, every ridge, every imperfection. You did your best not to shy away from her wandering eyes. You told yourself that it was not the time to be bashful, and it certainly wouldn’t be if this went any further.

You felt the sensation of one of her hooves drawing a line from your collarbone to your stomach. The touch of her impossibly soft fur, now very warm, was almost too much to bear. Twilight giggled at your response, and started doing the same with her other hoof. You bent down and kissed her. As deeply and passionately as the first time, again and again.

Eventually her hooves found their way to your belt. It was soon surrounded by the same magic light, but it refused to give way. Twilight fumbled with the belt using a combination of magic and her hooves to no avail. After the belt tightened uncomfortably around your stomach, you stopped her and gently kissed her forehead. Then you opened the latch, and the belt slid out from beneath you.

The buttons and zipper on your pants were easier for Twilight to unfasten. You lay on the bed next to her as she magically pulled the jeans off your legs. Once the encumbering trousers were free from you, she once again tossed them behind the bed.

Again, your found her eyes wandering over your figure, all that was separating you from the mare, a thin pair of increasingly uncomfortable underwear. She moved herself closer to you and your found yourself in the unicorn’s embrace. Arms wrapped around your neck, she pulled herself even tighter against you. She sensually rubbed her body over yours, moaning softly.

She gently nibbled on your ear before whispering to you, almost breathlessly. “I’m ready,”

You gradually shifted your weight until you were once again above her. Twilight released your neck and softly landed on the bed beneath. She slowly moved her hooves down and to the sides of her body until you saw the mare in all her magnificent beauty.

“Let me know…” You found yourself trailing off.

You wanted to let her know she could stop this, if things were moving too fast for her, but you found yourself completely mesmerized by the sight before you. It had taken you months and countless missed hints to realize what you now knew for certain. You wanted Twilight. More than anything or anyone in the world, you wanted her.

Twilight nodded quietly, her face a mixture of fear and anticipation.

You started by planting kisses down her neck, every time moving a little further south. Twilight moaned and her breathing quickly increased. As you slowly worked your way on to her chest, you brought a free hand up to one of her rear legs and rubbed it lightly. It softly bucked involuntarily as Twilight gasped.

You moved further and further down. The vaguely salty taste of her perspiration on your lips, the scent of her arousal driving your kisses deeper and longer. Your hand moved to the inside of her thigh. You felt the heat radiating off her, the dampness in her coat. You lightly traced your fingers up her marehood and she quivered, gasping in response. You continued, running your hand around her most sensitive areas, coating your fingers in her excitement.

As your lips approached their intended target, a symphony of scents washed over you. You hardly contained yourself, bringing your mouth down to the little nub of flesh perched near the top of her perfect folds. As soon as you made contact, Twilight’s hips snapped backwards and you found her legs locking around you. She cried out in pleasure.

You alternated between your tongue and fingers, pushing deeper and deeper into her. Each time, Twilight’s legs bucked harder and harder. She called out your name as you felt her fore hooves practically digging into the back of your head, driving you deeper. You couldn’t help but find yourself savoring her scent and her taste.

Twilight’s breathing became frantic. She breathlessly cried your name. Her back arched and she recoiled into a quivering orgasm, legs still wrapped around your neck. You ran your tongue up her pink folds, tasting her fluids before she hastily dragged you upwards. A combination of magic and her eager hooves quickly brought you face to face with the lavender unicorn.

She was starry-eyed, her cheeks still bright red, chest heaving; it looked like she could hardly breathe. Twilight kissed you, her tongue covering every square inch of your mouth, as if she wanted to taste herself on your lips. When your mouths separated, she hugged you tightly. It was blissful holding the shivering mare. You wanted nothing more than to be with her.

Eventually, her breathing slowed and she began to calm down. You found her sitting up, hooves once again exploring your body, seemingly intent on mapping every square inch of your skin. Twilight looked down on the bulge in your underwear with a playful smile. You were achingly hard.

She began placing kisses on your neck and working her way down, much as you did. She however, seemed to linger on your skin, using far more tongue in her technique. Soon, your neck and chest were slick with her saliva. She approached your stomach, audibly breathing through her mouth. She magically pulled the underwear down a little, and peeked inside.

You could feel the heat of her breath on your tip. She briefly hovered over you, eyes fixated, smile growing. Suddenly you felt a magical force, as Twilight gently guided your body, laying you down on the sheets. Moments later, the underwear was pulled from your body, leaving you completely naked.

Twilight studied the strange new organ, now free from its confines. She curiously moved her head around it, mouth still half open, and gently brought one of her fore hooves to it. She ran her hoof down the entire length, before taking a tentative taste. Her lips and tongue sent a burst of pleasure through you, one that ran up your spine and down your legs. The unicorn giggled a little, and fixed her eyes seductively on yours. Without breaking her gaze, she brought her mouth down on your manhood.

The pleasure shot like lightning through every nerve in your body. That combined with the sight of Twilight upon you was almost too much to bare. You gasped, struggling to contain yourself in the mare’s mouth. Fortunately, Twilight was quick to develop a sort of rhythm, bobbing up and down on you, a sensation that was a little easier to manage. Still, her tongue and lips did their work far faster than you would have liked. You could hold yourself, but not for long.

Twilight soon began to vary what she was doing. Rhythm and speed changed, as did her position over you. You’d anchored yourself to the bed, a free hand clutching the sheets. Your other hand was softly cupped over her cheek. The lavender mare smiled warmly, before doubling her efforts, pushing your shaft further and further down her throat. You couldn’t hold it back any longer.

“Twilight…I-I’m-” you could barely speak.

She looked up and nodded, still seductively smiling, but she refused to move. Crippling pleasure rocked every inch of your body. You felt yourself swell up and burst forth into the mare’s waiting mouth. She continued to bob up and down, her tongue dancing around you as she swallowed shot after shot of your seed. You felt as if you were about to black out, collapsing on the sheets beneath you.

“Jesus…” you gasped.

Twilight separated from you with an audible pop. “You taste nice,”

“Likewise,” you replied, head still swimming in pleasure.

She crept up alongside you and nuzzled your face. You pulled her closer, kissing her cheek and basking in the lovely scent of her mane. After a while, Twilight spoke again.

“Can we…” she used a fore hoof to draw an imaginary circle on your chest.

In that short time, your desire had only grown stronger for her. You knew you were ready for more, you wanted more, desperately, but you didn’t want to pressure her. You drew the little unicorn close and kissed her lightly on the lips.

“Only if you’re ready,”

She nodded excitedly.

“How…would you like to-”

She stared dreamily at you. “As close to you as possible,”

You certainly couldn’t fault her for knowing what she wanted. Pulling her close to your chest, you rose slowly into a sitting position on the bed. Hooves still wrapped around you, Twilight settled into your lap. She followed your lead, her lower legs spreading to your sides, once again revealing herself to you.

The lavender mare tightened her grip around your neck before she started leaning her body back and forth, rubbing her slick marehood over your shaft. She moaned in pleasure and you did the same. The feeling of heat radiating off her inviting folds was becoming too much.

As she leaned close, you held her tight, seizing her lips in yours, and pressed your tip inside her. Twilight gasped in your mouth and her eyes shot open. For the briefest of moments, you thought you’d hurt her. But before you could retreat, she softly shook her head, obviously sensing your concern. She kissed you deeply and you felt her pushing down on you.

Gradually, you drove yourself deeper into the unicorn, blissful pleasure surging through you. Both of you were short of breath, bodies drenched in sweat. Once you reached the end of your length, you drew yourself out and slowly pumped back in. You felt every muscle in Twilight’s body contract. Her legs bucked once at your sides, and she tightened around your shaft.

Slowly your rhythm and speed increased. Twilight began to relax, and started mirroring your movements, forcing herself down each and every time you came up. Your hands slid down from the curvature of her back, and wrapped around her flank. You used the leverage the push yourself harder and deeper. Twilight grew more and more vocal. Again she called out your name, asking, begging you to continue.

You were truly captivated by the beauty before you. The way her colorful mane rose and fell every time her body crashed into yours. The way her coat glistened with perspiration. The way she stared at you with an almost predatory desire, her violet eyes meeting yours as you both quickly approached exhaustion. You gave one final push, arms and knees weak. Twilight’s eyes closed, her hold tightened and she cried out in pleasure, her legs bucking uncontrollably.

Then there was nothing, immediately followed by a blinding, glorious moment, as you tumbled over the edge, emptying streams of yourself into her. Twilight didn’t want to let you go, hooves wrapped around your shoulders, muscles clamping down on your manhood. After she regained her senses, she gave you one, final, breathless kiss and the two of you fell onto the sheets together.

You lay there, with Twilight on the bed. You found one of your hands running from her flank, over the gorgeous profile of her body. Your fingers glided over her fur, wet with her sweat and yours. She simply smiled, too exhausted to do anything but catch her breath.

Somewhere, you found the strength to carry Twilight to the head of your bed. She graciously took one of your pillows and slipped beneath the sheets with you. She snuggled up close to your naked body, and kissed you again.

“I love you,” she whispered.

There was no conversation, no debate, nor a shadow of doubt in your mind. “I love you, Twilight.”

The lavender mare’s eyelids dropped at your response and she smiled contently. You felt one of your arms being magically dragged around her. Once she was comfortable in your embrace, you watched as she sighed and drifted off into blissful sleep.

The waning moon painted your room in the faintest of light. You lay there peaceful, with your friend, your companion, your lover. You couldn’t believe you had missed it. The first time you’d seen her, every conversation you’d ever had, every time you’d found her by your side…you felt butterflies. And now as you looked down at the beautiful creature in your arms, you felt them stronger than ever.

You kissed Twilight softly, just beneath her horn before settling down next to her. You finally allowed sleep to overtake your exhausted body. True love and happiness in your heart, your eyes closed and you drifted off, dreaming of mares and butterflies.