Rough Draft, Only still up for Nostalgia and Re reads

Pinkie Pie shot through the door, in the gravity defying way only she could. "Congratulations! I knew you'd find your special somepony Twilight!" At Pinkies sudden entrance, the two unicorns had toppled over in a tangled heap.

Untying their limbs from each other, Twilight gave Pinkie a half skeptical, half exasperated look. "Let me guess. Your Pinkie-Sense told you." Pinkie was bouncing up and down like a foal on a sugar rush. "Yup. My heart fluttered, ears twitched, knees shook, and I sneezed." Twilight wrote it all down. "So that means someone's in love?"

"Nope! That means that somethings about to explode. Which it did, because Pumpkin somehow blew up her toy trunk. Nope, all the colors flipped into opposites, then my heart fluttered, and all my fur stood on end. That's how I knew."

Twilights face seemed stuck. Her head was tilted to the side, one eye open wider than the other, and her jaw slightly open. Midnight did all he could not to laugh at her expression. "You know what? I'm not even gonna try. Thank you Pinkie. I'm glad to know you're happy with it."

Pinkie froze mid-bounce. "Well why wouldn't anypony be happy? You found your love. So what if its some new pony from the forest? That's why I invited everypony to a party to celebrate." Twilights face got that same frozen expression it had before. She didn't even move when Pinkie produced her Party Cannon from her saddlebags. This time, Midnight couldn't help himself. The black unicorn burst out laughing, and started rolling on the ground.

Twilight turned the look on him, slowly thawed out, and started to giggle with him, growing intoned they were both rolling on the ground, laughing until they couldn't breathe. As they recovered, several explosions happened, one if which resulted in a cake landing dead center on Midnights face. He turned slowly towards Pinkie and her still smoking party cannon. "Ooopsie. That was meant for the table behind you."

He turned towards Twilight, and she lost it again at the sight of his frosting coated face. He couldn't help it. He started laughing as well. "Oh, and Twilight, by everypony, I really just meant our friends. I mean, who would want to confess their love to all of Ponyville?" Twilight glanced at Midnight, and he grinned sheepishly. "Oh well. At least we can tell a small group first. Prepare for everypony else to know."

"Right! And they should be here any minute!"

*****

Pinkies party was perfect. She hadn't told anypony the actual reason behind it, only that there was a shindig at Twilights place. About halfway through the night, Pinkie called out. "May I have everyponys attention! Twilight has an announcement!"

Twilight shyly looked around. "Well, I really don't know how to say this, I mean it all happened so fast, I can't really-" Midnight came to her side, nuzzled her, then said in a strong voice "Twilight and I are in love."

Smiles broke out, but they were nervous smiles. Glad to see that their friend had found somepony, but wondered how she went so quickly from happy library recluse to lovestruck unicorn chaser. "Twi, we're all very happy for ya, but why so sudden? Not to say anything against you Midnight, but have you really thought it through about him?"

Twilight was looking down, so Midnight took a step forward. "There was no thinking or time needed. We know more about each other, know how perfectly we fit, better than anypony in Equestria." Even Pinkie looked suprised. "How can you? You knew each other for a day, were knocked unconscious, then spent three says together after waking up. I'm all for love at first sight, but this is kinda stretching things."

Emboldened by Midnights speech, Twilight came forward. "Girls, that explosion, or the magic that caused it really, is why we know so strongly that we are meant to be together." She retold how their magics combined, showing them the entirety of the others mind and soul.

Looks of understanding were showing, and congratulations were being spread. The party continued on just as before, but now, the two ponies who had just confessed their love swayed slowly, heads on each others shoulders, swaying to the sound of their mingled heartbeats.

*****

Later, cuddling close again, Twilight slowly pulled out of the embrace, then planted her lips on Midnights. His eyes, which were half closed, went wide. He returned the kiss, suprised, but not wanting to let go either. Finally, a need to breathe separated them. "And what did I do to earn that?" Twilight giggled at his raised eyebrow and questioning expression. "You were here. Do I need another reason?" He pretended to ponder that for a moment, until Twilight hit him with a pillow. She kissed him again, more passionately.

"You know, it was all I could do earlier not to lick that cake clean off you." Midnight raised his eyebrows again. "Hey! Don't look at me like that. When you woke up in the park, your voice sounded, well, really sexy. It got me thinking on the... Other aspects of a serious relationship." Midnight smiled, started to rise, but a look akin to shame crossed his face, and he lay back down. "Twilight, I can't."

He looked at her, and was horrified to see tears in her eyes. "Twilight, no! I can't, because I've been thinking about what Pinkie said. Sure, we think we know we're perfect for each other, but how can we be sure? I don't want to, to take away from some other relationship you might have if......if we aren't who we think we are." He threw his forelegs over his eyes and laid down. He let out a huff as Twilight sat on his chest, then pulled his legs away from his face.

"Midnight Flame. Look at me." He looked up miserably into her eyes. They were narrowed, and obviously pissed. "If I wasn't sure about you, about wanting to be with you forever, would I have asked you to hold me tight, and never let me go? Or would I have sat with you, simply glad to be alive and touching you, for a whole afternoon? No! So the only one who's unsure here is you. Unless I missed something?"

Her sudden rant took him aback. "Twilight, I've never been more sure! But I didn't want to take something from you if you weren't! And there's no way I could've just said 'Hey Twilight, we both think that we love each other, and that we are perfect match for life, so can I buck you senseless?"

His use if language suprised himself, but he didn't let it show. He only sat, staring into the violet eyes of his perfect pony. Then they crushed their lips together, knowing that there was nothing more perfect than that moment. The tension finally released, they were free. Their tongues danced around each other, like glorious acrobats. Hooves started roaming, and soon, both were groaning into each others mouths.

Running a hoof down Twilights mane, Midnight trailed it down her back, until it stopped on her flank. He brought his other hoof down to the opposite side, and began rubbing in slow, hard circles. She tossed her head back and moaned. Seeing her response, he rubbed harder, then slid a hoof down towards her marehood. But before he could begin teasing her, she stood. She grinned, looking down. Midnight was fully erect, his dick shining in the pale moonlight.

Slowly, Twilight slid backwards, then ran her tongue up his shaft. He shivered, and she continued. She repeated the long, slow lick all the way around, her eyes never leaving his. Then, when she had licked all of it, she stood, then positioned herself where she could swallow his member. She was no longer facing him, but her plot was in his face. Close enough to see it move and shake with every bob of her head, but far enough away that he couldn't reach. She continued her work, sliding her lips up and down. "Twilight, I'm gonna.."

She immidiately stopped, pulled her head up, and grinned evilly. Taking advantage of her distraction, he pulled himself forward, and buried his muzzle in her dripping snatch. He probed her with his tongue, randomly flicking around, not knowing what he was doing. As his lips brushed a nub, she moaned and shook. Taking that as a good sign, he repeated the movements, nudging her nub, and licking all throughout her inner walls. She started panting, and frantically, she came, squirting juices straight onto Midnights face.

She breathed heavily for a bit, then turned. "We still haven't seen to you yet have we?" She wasn't talking to him, but to his still stiff member. "Whether you asked me or not, do it. Buck me senseless." She grinned slyly over one shoulder. Gladly obliging, he mounted her classic pony style. Adjusting, he placed his tip at the entrance of her wet slit. "Ready?" She nodded.

Slowly at first, he pushed in, hissing at her tightness. She moaned, getting used to his size. He pushed in farther, then withdrew. He pushed back in, faster. He kept picking up pace, until they were both moaning uncontrollably. As she tightened around him, preparing for another orgasm, he gave a final thrust, and buried himself into her as deep as he could, and came in great spurting blasts. When they were both done, he pulled his quickly softening cock, and glanced around. Before he could say a word, there was a flash of Twilights purple magic, and everything was clean as it should be.

They laid down, side by side. "Wow." The only words necessary. "My thoughts exactly." She giggled, and he pulled her close. Once again, he fell asleep under the moon, holding the pony he knew, with no uncertainty, that he would die to protect. That he would go to the ends of the earth for. And he knew in his heart that she'd do the same.

*****

(Authors note: I just realized a horrible misfortune on my part. I haven't even mentioned Fluttershy! I've written almost 6k words, and I don't think I've even said her name! Thus must be remedied. But not yet. Frankly, I have no idea what she'll be doing. Or who (; for that matter. For now, be satisfied with the introduction of the princesses, and the problems one of them will cause.)

Princess Luna was alone. She didn't mind really. The silence and the night were her companions. Sitting on her balcony, staring at the moon that had been her prison for so many years, she felt a twinge in her chest. Yes, she had those stoic comrades, but everypony wanted real friendship. She could act aloof and strong when her subjects saw her, but here, by herself with her thoughts, she allowed a single tear to trickle down her cheek.

"Sister! What has you so troubled?" Celestia had come up behind her, and saw the shining reminder if her sorrow. "Nothing Celestia. Nothing at all." The white alicorn was not convinced. "Why would nothing cause you to cry dear Luna? You know that you can tell me anything."

As Celestia put a wing over her sister, Luna lost her thin veneer of control. "I do not know how I can carry on Celestia! You have your loyal subjects, those ponies who love your sun. But I, I have no pony. None to smile at me as I walk down the street. None to talk to when I feel like this."

She cried into her sisters shoulder, and Celestia consoled her with quiet words, holding her under the moonlight.

*****

Dear Princess Celestia

Today, and this past week, I learned of a force even more powerful than friendship. One that takes over your entire being. I found love. I found and filled a hole in my heart that I didn't even know was there. I learned that love can save anypony from even the deepest sadness.
Signed, your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle.

Twilight rolled up her scroll, then focused her magic, causing her horn to light up. She concentrated, and it disapeared in a flash. Smiling, she started to go about her usual business, organizing shelves and general cleaning, but was interrupted by a reply from the princess. Thinking it was some emergency, she read it quickly.

Dear Twilight Sparkle,

Your new knowledge of this magic is something I have need of. Luna has been feeling very lonely lately, and I think that if she could find somepony to be with, it would ease her burden. Also, I'd like to meet this special pony you fell in love with. Please come to Canterlot within the week, so that we can meet and talk.
Signed,
Princess Celestia.

Twilight pondered for a moment. As she thought, she walked downstairs and out the door, around the tree where Midnight was practicing his magic again. "Hey there Twilight. Whats up?"

"Celestia wants us to go to Canterlot. In part so she can meet you, and partially so we can help Luna. She's really sad apparently. The Princess wants us to teach her about love, so she can find her own special somepony."

Midnight smiled. "Well that's great! You can visit Spike, and we can explore the city together." She smiled back, then walked over to give him a quick kiss. "I'll go pack my things."

*****

Flying through the air in a chariot, Midnight glanced at his lover. She looked troubled. "What's the matter? Aren't you excited?" She nodded. "Of course. But how can we teach Luna about finding her special somepony? We only fell for each other because we accidentally crossed minds. But what could she do? What if she tried it and the pony she did that with wasn't the right one?"

Midnight crosses the seat and sat next to her. "It'll be fine. The reason we love each other is because we know about each other. We know all about what kind if pony the other is. We just have to tell her that she needs to learn about another pony. To find out what kind of person they are, to see if they can work. It'll take time, but the results are worth it."

She nuzzled his side. "Thank you Midnight. I was about to lose it there. You know just what to say." He nuzzled her back. At that moment, he knew that the only thing to say was "Hmmmm," and keep caressing her.

*****

"Sister?" Celestia was walking through the castle halls, searching for Luna. From the end of one hall, she heard faint notes echoing. Curious, she worked her way down the corridor. As she drew nearer, she heard the music more clearly. It was melancholy, almost dirge like, but very beautiful, and full of emotion. Celestia pushed open the door, and saw Luna, alone as usual, the only light coming from her glowing, ethereal mane.

"Dear sister, why do you insist on making yourself more saddened? Is it not enough to not look for happiness, but to throw yourself deeper in to misery?" Luna turned. Her eyes were puffy, obviously from crying. "Celestia, this music is the only thing keeping me sane. Without this symphony to pour my own feelings into, I would go mad. Now please, leave me to my thoughts."

"Luna, that I won't do. There are two ponies coming here today who can help you. One was in a position much like yourself, and she found better friends than any I've ever seen. Please, come with me to the throne room. Greet them, let them tell us if their adventures through that mystical fog we call love and friendship." Luna hung her head, but stood, following the white alicorn out of her sanctuary.

*****

"Princess Celestia! It's been so long!" Twilight practically ran to the base of the throne platform. Midnight was a little more hesitant, not used to being around royalty at all. He slowly walked up to the throne. Bowing, is said "Your Majesty."

"Now who is this pony? I don't think I've ever seen him before." Celestia asked. "His name is Midnight Flame. You don't know him because he lived in the Everfree forest for much of his life. He was an outcast in his town. They were all very superstitious ponies, and he didn't want to stay around when they all feared him." Twilight ended her speech, then sucked in a breath. Celestia turned towards Midnight. "You left because your village feared you?" He nodded.

"I was seen as a bad omen. There was another unicorn there in our village. She was very old. On her deathbed, her eyes glowed white, and she recited a prophecy.
'Our world will forever change
Be unfixable, and remain,
By the horn of one with the coat of night
And fiery mane angels might'
Once I was born, and I started doing random.magic like most young unicorns do, ponies started to get afraid. Of course, the fact that I never slept at night didn't help. Even as a foal, I would be wide awake, staring at the moon." Lunas ears perked up at this, but no one noticed.

Celestia frowned for a moment, but then it was gone, and she smiled. "Well, we are very glad that you came to us Midnight." Twilight went to his side and brushed up against him. "No one more glad than me." Celestia smiled wider. "Tell me about how you fell in love. You two are so obviously the right pony for each other."

So Twilight began to recount how he came into town, Pinkies party, his request to learn magic, how he channeled his magic, and the subsequent mind nelson they shared. When Luna heard that Midnight needed music to use his magic, she sat up and began studying him. When as Twilight finished her story, Celestias face had become a frown. "So you fell in love because you saw into each others minds, and felt that you were perfect together?" Twilight nodded. "Twilight, can you please come with me to the library? There's something I'd like to show you."

Twilight shrugged, looked back at Midnight, and trotted off as he smiled. Once they had gone, Luna spoke up. "So you use music for your magic?" As he nodded, she smiled. "I've always loved music. There's no better way to show emotion and let your heart out then through song." Midnight smiled. He'd felt the same way. "Could you show me it? Sing me a song, and lift that vase?" Not wanting to refuse the Princess, he started on an old melody.

When you try your best but you don't succeed,
When you get what you want, but not what you need,
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep,
Stuck in reverse,
And the tears come streaming down your face,
Oh when you lose something you cannot replace,
When you love someone but it goes to waste,
Could it be worse?

As the vase lifted, a savage look came into Lunas eyes. While the vase was suspended in the black aura that Midnight produced, she let her magic flow and reached to envelop it with her own aura. Midnight yelled "No!" But Luna sent her magic darting forward anyway. Her magic mingled with his, and his mind was full of hers, then an explosion rocked the throne room, and he passed out.

*****

Twilight was holding back tears. Celestias white wing was thrown over her shoulder. She was reading a passage from an old book about ancient magic. "When two unicorns magic mingled, they will glimpse each others entire being. The magic flowing through them will make it seem like they love the other pony, but it is only brought on by the spell. It will never last, for true love must be earned."

"But Celestia, I know it was real! We were so happy together!" She started sobbing, and Celestia comforted her. "My dear student, I'm so sorry I had to show you this. I truly wish I could have let you go on in bliss. But eventually, you two would've been broken by something. Whether it was your doing, his fault, or just the fact that you didn't match like you thought, it would end violently." Twilight just sat sadly repeating "No, I loved him. I thought I loved him...." She cried there, wanting to turn to stone and lose all feeling, but an explosion shocked her out of her misery. She recognised the sound. That happened when.... "Oh no." She ran as fast as she could towards the throne room.

*****

Midnight groggily rose. He was still in the throne room, and Luna was stirring next to him. He found it odd that he woke easier this time, bit shrugged it off. Must be because he'd been exposed to that powerful magic before. The black alicorn looked at him, and started crying. "I'm so sorry Midnight Flame. I never should've taken advantage of you like that. I was so alone. I thought you'd be my perfect match. Never sleeping, loving my moon. But I was wrong. Your heart is Twilights. I can see that clearly now. I only wish we could've avoided this." She hung her head, letting her tears fall to the floor.

Midnight walked over to her side, and nuzzled her. Normally, he'd be terrified of royalty. But he'd seen her soul. He know that she was just as alone as he had been. Held the same sadness inside he had. But she didn't have somepony like Twilight. That realization made him think of what it would be like to lose Twilight. The thought made him cringe.

"I beg you Midnight, forgive me. All I wanted was for somepony to love me." He raised her head with a hoof. "I can't love you like I love Twight. But I know that we share the same pain. And I can't ignore someone who has known the same heartache that I endured. Twilight will always be my true match, but I will always love you." He then planted a kiss on Lunas lips. He heard a gasp from right behind. He turned. There in the doorway, was Twilight. Tears shone in her magenta eyes. Celestia appeared behind her, with an equally pained look.

"You were right Celestia. We aren't perfect. We never will be." With that, she turned and fled down the hall, tears falling. Celestia gave him and Luna a hard look, then followed her. Then the situation processed itself in Midnights head. He knew he had just lost the one pony who had made him truly smile. And the knowledge broke his heart.