The Red Archives

by punisher143

Rating: mature
Tags: Sex, Twilight Sparkle, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Romance, Rainbow Dash
Length: 22970

Mature additions to the 63 Files

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Published 2012-05-31 00:04:02 UTC
Last updated 2012-11-25 08:39:13 UTC

TwiDash

“Wow, it’s so beautiful,” Twilight said leaning over the cloud. Rainbow Blitz couldn’t help but chuckle and pull her in closer with a wing.

“It is, isn’t it? I guess I’ve gotten used to the sight after a while,” Blitz said and looked at the sight as well. It was a really nice night, with it not being too hot or cold. There was hardly any overcast at the moment either, which allowed the moon to shine down on the landscape, the nearby lake seeming to glow and even the distant Everfree Forest looked incredibly beautiful.

“How could you get used to this? I would get distracted all the time if I could see this every night.”

“I guess it’s a good thing you weren’t born a pegasus then.”

“And what is that supposed to mean?” Twilight asked.

“Nothing,” Blitz said and nuzzled the top of Twilight’s head, “it doesn’t mean anything.”

“Of course it meant something. Sometimes I wonder what go through your head when you say something like that.”

“I just like teasing you. You’re so cute when you get all flustered.”

“I do not!” Twilight tried vainly to escape from her coltfriend’s nuzzling, but failed and ended up on her back with Blitz looking down at her.

“Yes, you do,” Blitz said and wrapped his forelegs around Twilight and carefully lay down on her. The sudden proximity caused Twilight to blush a little and wrap her forelegs around Blitz.

“Well you have your own little quirks too,” she said in reply.

“Like what?”

“You can’t hide your feelings well.” Rainbow Blitz gave Twilight a confused look, so she gestured behind him and his extended wings. That sight caused Blitz to let out a little scream and hugged Twilight closer. “Ah! You get really cuddly too,” Twilight said and returned the hug.

“What? I-I don’t-“ Blitz’s rambling stopped when Twilight brought him into a kiss. The feel of the unicorn’s lips and her hot breath was overwhelming and Blitz pressed into Twilight, wanting to feel as much as he could. The two ponies moaned into each other’s mouths and Twilight started stroking Rainbow’s coat. Twilight decided to try something new and carefully licked Rainbow’s lips, which opened up to let her in. Twilight carefully poked her tongue into his mouth and moaned louder when Rainbow wrapped his own tongue around hers. This unexpected feeling caused Twilight’s body to shoot up into Blitz’s body while her tongue worked fervently to explore every inch of Blitz’s mouth. They soon had to break for air and the two ponies just stared into each other’s eyes while breathing heavily.

“You’re more active than usual Twi,” Blitz said in between breaths.

“Heh heh, I can’t help it,” Twilight said and kissed Blitz again, “I’ve never been more in love than right now.” Blitz rolled to the side and continued to hold Twilight close. “I’m getting pretty tired, I don’t suppose we can sleep here tonight?”

“I don’t mind, but what about Spike?”

“I put him to bed an hour before you picked me up. He’ll be fine.” Twilight snuggled closer to Rainbow and took a deep breath of his mane, laughing a little when Blitz did the same. “I love you so much Blitz.”

“I love you too, Twi.” Twilight smiled up at Rainbow and gave him one last kiss before they both settled into a comfortable sleep.

Twilight couldn’t help but laugh at the recollection of last night’s date with Rainbow Blitz. Once that was done Twilight turned back to the book she was reading. She was in the middle of one of her long study sessions where she would take whatever books she could find and settled down to read them all. The sound of a throat clearing next to her drew Twilight back to reality and she looked over at Spike, who was carrying a tray with some tea cups on it.

“Would you like some tea Twilight?” Spike asked and set down the tray. Twilight smiled at him and levitated a cup over to her.

“Thank you Spike,” Twilight said and took a sip from the cup. Spike set the tray down on the table and looked at Twilight with a questioning look. “What is it Spike?”

“Well, I was just wondering what happened last night, if you don’t mind.” Twilight laughed and patted Spike on his head.

“We just had nice dinner and Blitz took me for some late night cloud watching. I’m surprised at how fun dating is, if I had known that I would have tried it earlier.”

“But it hasn’t been that long since you and Rainbow started dating right?”

“Well, yes but… you know what I mean right?”

“Of course I do. Oh, before I forget, Pinkie wanted me to give you a couple party invites.” Twilight blinked a couple of times and stood up closing the book.

“How many?” Twilight asked.

“That depends, how many ponies are in Ponyville?”

“… Alright, what’s the occasion?”

“You know, Pinkie thought you would say that so she left this for me,” Spike said and produced a scroll. He held it out to Twilight, who unrolled it and started to read it.

Hi Twilight, I’m sure you’re wondering why I gave you all those party invitations right?

Well you see, I had to go visit my family for a couple days and I thought this would be a good time to throw a ‘welcome back to Ponyville’ party for myself. But I guess it wouldn’t count as a party for me since you and the others will be preparing it for me. Oh well, I’ll worry about that kind of thing later. Knowing Spike, he probably gave you this letter on the thirteenth, so I’ll probably be coming back tomorrow.

I’ve detailed the party details in the master invitation, which is in the red envelope. Or maybe it’s the yellow one, I can’t remember which one even though I’m sitting right next to them. XD

“She actually wrote out a laughing face,” Twilight said and turned to Spike, “Can you look for a red or yellow envelope please?”

“Can do Twilight,” Spike said and darted out of the room as Twilight turned her attention back to the letter.

Anywhoo, I’m looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with. And don’t worry about getting them done before I get back, I’ll be more than happy to help you out. I’ll see you when I get back.

Pinkie Pie

“Twilight,” Spike said and walked in with two envelopes, “I found a red and yellow one. Why did you need them?”

“Pinkie said one of those had instructions for her party, and it’s just like her to confuse where she put them,” Twilight said and grabbed both letters with her magic. “Well, let’s see what she had planned.”

“I think there’s more to the letter,” Spike said pointing to the first letter. Twilight picked up the letter and found that Spike was right.

Oh yeah, congratulations on you and Rainbow Blitz getting together! I have to remember to throw you two a ‘congratulations on getting together’ party sometime. I have the best idea for a cake. What do you think?

“But… you already threw us that party. You made a large cake with our cutie marks on it, which was very delicious. It’s not like you to forget something like that,” Twilight said to the letter before reading the letter again.

Oh that’s right, I did throw you that party already. It’s so weird that I forgot that, it’s not like me at all. XP

Well, I guess I don’t have anything else to say, so I’ll stop writing now. Gummy’s giving me the look that says he’s hungry, so I should feed him before I go.

“But… why didn’t you just erase the mistake?”

Because I don’t have an eraser silly.

“… Spike, I’m having a conversation with a letter. What is going on?”

“Pinkie Pie most likely, and I know you don’t want to hear this but there’s more on the back.” Twilight sighed and turned the letter over.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot that I took care of the next three rankings for you, six through four. So as of now you are… wait a minute, we don’t have any rankings. I’m sorry Twilight, I got you confused for somebody else. I love that guy’s voice though, but you probably have no idea what I’m talking about. Maybe Aunt Pinkie will tell you all about it later.

Ok, I’m going to stop for real this time, bye Twilight.

Long letter, ain’t it?

Twilight laughed nervously and set the letter down. “Ok, let’s get these invitations out and gather the others. If you can get the others I’ll do the invitations.”

“Yeah, I can do that Twilight,” Spike said and started walking to the door, “Meet you at Sugarcube Corner?”

“Yes, I’ll be there in a bit.”

“Alright, see you there.” Spike waved at Twilight and walked out of the door. Twilight took a deep breath, stood up and stretched a little, and started her search for those invitations.

A dull thunk resounded throughout Sweet Apple Acres followed by the smaller sounds of apples falling into a basket. Applejack didn’t need to look back to see that all of the baskets were filled with apples before she moved on to another tree. Then of course there was Rainbow Blitz, who was idly leaning against a tree.

“Are ye plannin’ on helping me with this at all Rainbow?” Applejack asked.

“I have been helping you, I’ve been moving the baskets back to the barn when you weren’t looking,” Rainbow said and flew over to the newly filled baskets.

“I meant helping me buck these trees Rainbow.”

“Oh, well you could have said so,” Blitz said and changed course to a nearby tree. Applejack shook her head and firmly kicked the apple tree she was at, its crop falling neatly into the baskets.

“You weren’t listening at all when I told you what I wanted earlier, did ya?”

“I had my mind somewhere else,” Blitz said and kicked a tree, although it took him several kicks to get all of the apples off, “Sorry about that.”

“Oh far be it from me to keep ya from thinking about Twilight,” Applejack said teasingly.

“I don’t think about her all the time, ok? And maybe I was thinking of something else Applejack.”

“Yer getting kind of defensive, ain’t ya Rainbow?”

“Oh be quiet and let’s get your apples down,” Rainbow finally said and moved onto the next tree. Applejack couldn’t help but laugh at her athlete friend. It was all in good teasing fun after all. The two of them worked hard for the next hour or so, with Rainbow somehow making it into some kind of competition after a while, until they finished with the day’s work and started heading back with a wagon full of apples.

“Really, thanks for helpin’ me with this Rainbow.” Applejack said.

“It’s no problem Applejack, anything to help a friend,” Rainbow said and started hovering next to Applejack. “So, how has Red Gala been doing?”

“She’s getting by, same with everyone else. Ah’m a little concerned about Applebloom though, she’s been laughing a little odd lately.”

“Huh, maybe I can ask the squirt what’s going on there?”

“I don’t think that will be necessary, but thanks for offering.” The pair left the orchard and started toward the barn, Rainbow darting ahead to open the barn door. “Thank you,” Applejack said and walked past Rainbow. Rainbow looked around idly and saw Twilight walking from the orchard entrance, so he flew over to greet her.

“Hey Twilight.”

“Blitz? What are you doing here?” Twilight asked in surprise.

“I was helping Applejack with something. You know how I am when it comes to helping friends,” Blitz said with a hint of pride.

“Oh, I know handsome,” Twilight said stepping closer to Blitz, “Now come on, I need to tell you and Applejack something.” Twilight walked past Rainbow Blitz and brushed her tail against his muzzle, which prompted him to follow her. Twilight couldn’t help but giggle at Rainbow’s actions and was a little amazed that she could do that to him. They had just reached the barn when Applejack walked out of it and shut the door.

“Hi Applejack,” Twilight said with a wave to the cowpony.

“Howdy Twilight,” Applejack returned with a tip of her hat, “What brings you here?”

“Pinkie Pie,” Twilight answered and levitated a couple of papers over to Rainbow and Applejack.

“You are invited to a ‘welcome back to Ponyville’ party for Pinkie Pie,” Rainbow read, “I am not surprised that Pinkie would do something like this.”

“She’s actually going to be here tomorrow. We have to set it up.”

“Oh, well that’s different. I have nothing better to do, count me in.”

“Ah still have some work to do, but after that ah can help,” Applejack said.

“Alright, come over to Sugarcube Corner when you can,” Twilight said.

“Hey Twilight, what are you waiting for?” Blitz yelled having moved to the gate.

“Hold on, I’m coming,” Twilight called before turning to Applejack, “Well, bye for now Applejack.”

“Alright, see ya then,” Applejack said and waved at the retreating mare. Once Twilight and Rainbow left and started down the road, Applejack moved back into the orchard to continue working.

“So what are we going to do?” Rainbow asked Twilight as they approached Ponyville.

“Pinkie left a list on what we should do, so all we really have to do is make sure we have everything on it for the party,” Twilight said, “As for the party itself, I’ve already thought of a comprehensive checklist on how to set it up. Do you want to hear it?”

“No! No, I’ll take your word for it.” Rainbow sighed and hugged Twilight with a wing, “You’re such an egghead.”

“You love it,” Twilight said and wrapped her tail around Rainbow’s as best as she could.

“Yeah, I do.” After a quick nuzzle between the two, Rainbow asked, “Are the other’s going to help with this?”

“Spike is taking care of that and I’m sure that they will help.”

“That’s good. So, does that mean that we have some free time until we have to go to the bakery?”

“No, I have to write that checklist, double check it, and then I have to check and double check all of the supplies.”

“Oh,” Rainbow sank a little.

“But after all that I can set aside some free time for you. Just think of it as some time for you to think of a good time together.”

“Ok, I can do that. Anything you need me to do right now?”

“No, I can’t think of anything for you right now, but if I do think of anything I’ll let you know.” Rainbow laughed and kissed the top of Twilight’s head.

“I’m sure you’re not meaning to do that, but you can be such a tease Twi,” he said and pulled away from Twilight so he could fly into the air, “I’ll go check on Butterscotch and meet you at Sugarcube Corner. Love ya Twi.” Twilight smiled up at Blitz.

“I love you too,” she said back. Blitz smiled and flew off with a salute at Twilight, who felt her heart flutter a little. Twilight continued trotting down the street with all sorts of plans bouncing through her head.

A few hours later Twilight had finished explaining what they would be doing, glancing over every now and then to check on Spike in the corner.

“That sounds like an awful amount of work for her to put in just for a party,” Elusive commented.

“Yeah, but it’s Pinkie Pie,” Twilight said, “I’m surprised that it’s as low key as it is.”

“Please don’t give her ideas Twilight, she might actually hear it,” Rainbow said.

“Right, so does anypony have any questions?”

“Um… what if Pinkie isn’t happy with what we do?” Butterscotch asked.

“I’m glad you asked Butterscotch, because Pinkie took care of that for us,” Twilight said and unraveled a very large scroll that went across the table and down onto the floor.

“Wow,” was all Applejack could say. Elusive picked up a portion of the list and started reading it.

“I had no idea Pinkie went this in depth when it came to parties,” Elusive said.

“I didn’t either. All we have to do is follow these instructions and we should be alright,” Twilight then levitated another scroll into view, “but it’s still a good thing to double check everything.” Everypony assembled laughed a little at Twilight’s usual habit.

“Alright, so when are we going to start working on this party?” Applejack asked.

“I know Pinkie well enough, she’ll probably show up the second we’re done preparing,” Blitz said and picked up a cupcake from the plate in the center of the table. “How about we come here at 11 or so and work for the day?”

“Hmm, I might be able to set some time aside around that time. I have a bunch of dresses and suits that need to get done though,” Elusive said.

“Ah have work to do at the farm, but ah can probably find the time to come over,” Applejack said. Butterscotch didn’t say anything and only nodded lightly.

“Ok, we’ll know what to do when we come back here tomorrow,” Twilight said and stood up, “I’ll see you all tomorrow and thanks for helping.”

“It’s no trouble at all Twilight,” Elusive said and stood up as well, “Tomorrow then.” Elusive left with a wave with Applejack and Butterscotch following soon after. Twilight let out a breath and looked at Rainbow Blitz.

“So, do you have any questions?” she asked. Blitz smiled and walked over to her, and lay a wing across her.

“Not really. Are you hungry at all?”

“Y-yeah, but I don’t want to do anything right now. Maybe after I take care of Spike we can do something?”

“Alright, I’ll stop by the library later,” Blitz said and placed a hoof on Twilight’s cheek. Twilight looked into Blitz’s eyes a second before he leaned in and kissed her. It only lasted for a second, but the feeling was enough for Twilight to wish it could last forever. As it stood Blitz just broke the kiss and withdrew the wing. “I’ll see you then,” he said and started walking out of the bakery.

“Yeah,” Twilight whispered at him and took a bite from a cupcake.

“So are you going to spend another night with Rainbow?” Spike asked. He had gotten used to Twilight leaving to spend time with Blitz, even though it was only recently that she started doing it every night.

“Well, yes I am,” Twilight answered and levitated another stack of books for reshelving, “I hope it’s not too much trouble.”

“Nah it’s alright, I don’t really have much to do since the library has been cleaner than ever. We should have gotten you two together sooner.”

“Oh don’t make me come over there,” Twilight said with a small laugh. Of course, once she finished shelving the books, she started to approach the dragon with a large smile. Spike, sensing something amiss, turned to Twilight and started backing away.

“Twilight, what are you doing?” he asked.

“Nothing.”

“Oh no, please don’t do-“ Spike was interrupted when Twilight jumped at him and hugged him closely.

“Baby dragons like you shouldn’t think things like that,” Twilight said and nuzzled the top of Spike’s head. He tried desperately to escape from the unicorn’s grasp, to no avail.

“Twilight, stop it, this is embarrassing,” he said and tried to push Twilight off him. Luckily for him somebody knocked on the door at that moment, so Twilight let him go and walk to the door. “Man, she was never this clingy before. Up and downs to everything I guess,” Spike said and resumed shelving books. Twilight opened the door and smiled at the pegasus stallion on the other side.

“Hi Rainbow,” Twilight said and moved over to let Rainbow in.

“Hey Twi, you and Spike don’t mind if I drop in for dinner right?” Rainbow asked as he walked in. Twilight closed the door and nuzzled against Blitz’s neck.

“It’s alright, but you’re going to have to wait a little. Dinner won’t be ready for a few hours.”

“That’s alright, I’ll just read a Daring Do book in the meantime.” Rainbow flew up to a shelf and took out a book before settling down on a cushion.

“Did you hear that Spike?” Twilight asked.

“Yes, I’ll make extra,” Spike said back and finished shelving some books.

“Oh yeah, I stopped by Elusive’s store earlier and he said that he had a reward for Spike for helping him earlier or something,” Rainbow said from where he was sitting. Spike looked up at Twilight with a begging grin.

“It’s too late right now Spike, you can go tomorrow. Ok?” Twilight said.

“Yeah, I got it,” Spike said and started walking to the kitchen, “I’ll go get started on dinner.”

“I’m going to go help him, so go ahead and make yourself comfortable Rainbow.”

“No problem.” Twilight shook her head at her coltfriend and followed Spike into the kitchen.

A few hours later dinner had finished and Twilight was carefully levitating Spike into his bed. After carefully tucking him in, Twilight carefully walked out of the room and downstairs to Rainbow Blitz.

“How’s he doing?” he asked.

“Out like a candle, he’s almost always like this at this time of night,” Twilight said and walked to Blitz, “so what have you got in mind, more stargazing?”

“If you want, or we could go to my place.”

“Oh really, well how about you decide since you’ll be taking me there.”

“Gee, thanks for that Twi.” Rainbow opened the door and held a wing out for Twilight, “shall we then?”

“Such a gentlecolt,” Twilight said and walked past Rainbow, brushing her tail along his side causing him to shiver a little. Twilight looked up at the night sky as they walked through Ponyville. “I’ll never get tired of looking at the stars. How long do you think it took for Prince Artemis to make all of them?”

“I don’t think we’ll ever know. We’re almost to my house so get ready to hop on.” As soon as he said that Twilight was on his back and holding onto his neck. “Gah, you love riding on me a little too much sometimes,” he commented and took off toward his cloud home. Twilight didn’t comment and focused on the wind blowing through her mane as well as trying to not look down. She soon felt the familiar thump of landing on a cloud and very carefully got off of Rainbow, once again thankful for that cloud walking spell.

“Go ahead and make yourself comfortable while I check on Tank,” Rainbow said and opened the door, paying little attention to the mess he made in one of his usual morning mad dashes. One quick fly around the house later and he found his pet tortoise sleeping soundly in his shell on one of the dedicated spaces Rainbow had set aside for him. Rainbow smiled at the shell and patted it softly before going to check and refill the food dish. He returned to Twilight once that was done, who was cleaning up the living room.

“Um… I was just tidying up a little,” she explained, “and you really should learn not to make such a mess Blitz.” That comment was met with the expected laugh as Blitz walked over to her.

“You’re such a neat freak,” he said and planted a quick kiss on Twilight’s lips, “but that’s ok, since you’re my little neat freak.” Twilight giggled and leaned against Blitz.

“I am not a neat freak.”

“This coming from the pony who rearranged my shampoo bottles the last time she was here?”

“Ok, only in some situations. Are you done teasing me?” Blitz chuckled and kissed Twilight again.

“Yeah, for tonight. So what do you want to do? I think I still have some books lying around or-“

“Just follow me, I have an idea,” Twilight said and walked to the stairs, making sure to extend the contact between her and Blitz’s body as long as possible. Blitz stood there watching his marefriend walk away before following and keeping his wings down.

“Have I said how much I love it when you’re like this?” he asked as Twilight walked into his bedroom.

“Only every time I act like this,” she answered as Blitz followed her inside. He was a little confused when he couldn’t see Twilight and only figured out what was going on when the door shut and he was tackled onto the bed. “Got you,” Twilight whispered into his ear and caused his wings to unfurl. “I love it when you do that,” she continued and started stroking one of the wings, Blitz letting out a near silent moan at the stimulation, “You have really beautiful wings.”

“Careful Twi, you know they’re sensitive like this,” Blitz forced out between moans. He then let out a breath when Twilight stopped stroking his wings and flopped down next to him.

“Do you know what else I love about you?”

“What?”

“Figuring out all of your little ‘sweet spots’, as you call them.” Twilight scooted closer and wrapped her forelegs around Blitz, “that little crook of your neck, that spot between your wings, every time I find one it makes my heart race.”

“My favorite one is your ear,” Blitz commented and blew on one of Twilight’s ears, which flicked a little, “one little nibble there and you go nuts.” Twilight started to blush as Rainbow slowly raised his mouth closer to her ear. She closed her eyes and subconsciously laid the ear back the closer he got. He was less than an inch away when…

“Maybe later.”

“Oh Blitz, don’t tease me like that! Why would you- eep!” Twilight yelped a little when Blitz shifted her onto him and he scooted back to rest his head on a pillow.

“Because you’re so cute when you’re flustered like that. It seems like no matter how much I tell you that you never believe me.” Twilight smiled and stared into Rainbow’s magenta eyes before moving up and kissing him. She took in the small motions of Rainbow’s hooves on her back, the way his lips felt against hers and how his chest rose and fell as she started thinking.

‘I’m always cute to you. I know you mean nothing by it, but I want to be more than that to you. I want to know what it’s like for you to call me beautiful or… sexy maybe.’ Twilight broke the kiss and rested her head against Blitz’s chest.

“Is something wrong Twi?” Rainbow asked.

“I’m just thinking about something,” Twilight answered and fidgeted a little, “a little lower please.” Blitz complied and started stroking Twilight’s lower back, the unicorn letting out a little sigh. After a few minutes of this Rainbow thought Twilight had fallen asleep until she spoke up with, “I love you so much Blitzie.”

“I love you too Twi,” Blitz said ceasing the stroking.

“But you have no idea how much.” Twilight sat up and placed her forehooves on Rainbow’s chest, “I don’t think I could have chosen a better stallion if I actually looked. You mean so much to me and… I really want to show you how much you do.”

“Show me?” Blitz asked as Twilight lay back down on him and kissed him deeply worming her tongue into his mouth. He was a little surprised at the sudden intrusion, but gave in and started probing Twilight’s own mouth, both of them moaning into each other’s mouth. Twilight hugged Blitz closer and wrestled with his tongue, relishing the feeling. She broke the kiss and started licking along Blitz’s cheek.

“What’s gotten into you Twi?”

“Well um… I was thinking about… well,” Twilight blushed heavily and looked away from Blitz. It took him a second to realize what she was trying to say and he blushed a deep red once he got it.

“A-are you asking…?” Twilight looked up at him, those brilliant purple eyes shining in the low light before looking away. “Twilight, I would never push you into something you’re not ready for. I love you too much to do that. If this has something to do with how I’ve been acting or something, all you have to do is tell me.”

“I know,” Twilight said and started running a hoof down Blitz’s side, “and I’m grateful for that. It makes what I’m feeling right now even stronger.” Twilight looked up at Rainbow and continued with, “I never really thought about… well, sex before now. Not before you. I would never ask anypony to do something like that with me but you.”

Twilight placed a hoof against her chest and closed her eyes. “This feeling I’m feeling, it just feels… right.” She returned the hoof to Rainbow’s side and was glad to feel the soft strokes again, “but if you don’t feel the same right now, that’s fine. I guess I wanted to get these feelings out.” She opened her eyes and looked back into Rainbow’s, “You’re the best coltfriend I could ever ask for Blitzie, and as long as I have that I couldn’t want for anything more.”

Rainbow didn’t say anything immediately, instead bringing Twilight up for a kiss. It wasn’t filled the energy of their last one, but that feeling of love pouring from him sent Twilight’s heart fluttering.

‘Oh Celestia, I’m so lucky to have met you Blitzie,’ Twilight thought as the kiss broke leaving her breathless.

“Like I said, I won’t push you into something you aren’t ready for. Are you really sure you would like to try this?” Blitz asked. Twilight traced a small circle with a hoof as she thought it over.

“If we start slowly, yes I’m ready. I couldn’t be more ready than now,” Twilight answered after a minute and looked at Blitz’s soft smile and returned it.

“I’m not used to slow, but I can give it a try,” he said and rolled Twilight under him, the mare giving a surprised squeak, “anything for you.”

Twilight would have said something if her breathing didn’t suddenly increase and if Blitz didn’t draw her into a loving kiss that stole whatever breath she had away. Blitz released the kiss and started kissing along Twilight’s cheek, the unicorn trying to do the same with whatever part of Rainbow’s coat she could reach. Through luck she managed to latch onto one of Rainbow’s sweet spots on his neck, eliciting a groan from the pegasus and stiffening his wings more than they already were.

Blitz quickly cleared the fog of pleasure from his mind and continued kissing along Twilight’s cheek and down her neck. Twilight had to stop kissing Blitz at this point and settled for holding onto his neck and moaning as he kissed lower and lower.

“Careful Blitzie, my chest is kind of ticklish,” Twilight said.

“Really?” Blitz said and started rubbing Twilight’s chest, “just how much are you?”

“No Blitz, don’t you even-“ Twilight’s warning degenerated into a fit of laughs as Blitz started kissing down her chest, giving a small lick after every few kisses. Blitz continued to inch down Twilight’s body and it was driving her nuts. She managed to snap out of her reverie and tapped Blitz a couple of times.

“What is it Twi?” he asked looking up at the unicorn’s blushing face.

“I um, wanted you to do something for me,” she said and whispered something that Blitz didn’t hear. He pulled himself closer to Twilight where she whispered it into his ear, which caused him to smile at her.

“Well, ain’t that naughty.”

“I-if you don’t want to do it, then just say so,” Twilight said. Blitz replied with a kiss that Twilight immediately sank into. She only barely felt Rainbow’s hoof sliding down her side and clenched her hind legs in anticipation. He slowly opened Twilight’s legs and just as slowly traced a spiral down to her sweet spot. Twilight groaned pleadingly into Blitz’s mouth and felt him smile into the kiss and worm his tongue into her mouth before finally reaching what she wanted.

She moaned in pleasure as Blitz slowly teased her down below and played with her tongue. Not knowing what to do, Twilight ran a hoof up Blitz’s back and massaged the spot between his wings, which caused him to gasp a little and work even harder. Twilight bucked against Rainbow’s hoof, urging him on which he happily complied with.

‘Oh, this is so much better than my fantasies,’ Twilight thought and slipped her other hoof down Rainbow’s body with an unsure destination. She found it when she brushed against something stiff and Blitz broke the kiss with a small groan. Twilight put two and two together and blushed deeply at what she found. Any fears she had at this discovery were assuaged when Blitz gave her another kiss and smiled at her.

“You’re loving this, aren’t you?”

“Mhmm,” was all Twilight could get out through her foggy mind. Rainbow leaned in and kissed Twilight’s neck, causing her to laugh a little as her hoof automatically stroked Rainbow’s appendage. She was a little disappointed when the stimulus Rainbow had been giving her stopped when he lifted his hoof up so he could see the slight shimmer it gave off.

“You really love this,” he whispered to her and wiped the hoof off on the cloud bed, “I wonder how much you’ll love what I want to do.” Twilight was glad to see that Rainbow was enjoying this as much as she was judging by how red his face was.

“What do you mean?” she asked. Rainbow brought her stroking hoof up and licked it a little.

“Just relax, I’m sure you’ll love this.” Rainbow lowered his head down to Twilight’s stomach, leaving a trail of kisses along the way. Twilight’s eyes widened when she realized where Blitz was going.

‘Is he going to-?’ she thought just as Blitz lightly licked one of her nipples. Twilight gasped in pleasure and pushed up against Blitz. Her breathing increased as Rainbow traced his tongue around the nipple which caused it to stiffen before he focused on sucking the other one.

“Blitzie…” Twilight whispered. Blitz looked up at her and released the nipple and trailed his tongue down lower. Twilight shivered at the wet feeling and the hot breath against her sensitive flesh and nearly yelled at Blitz as he blew against her. Taking a guess as to why he was waiting, Twilight nodded and hitched her breath when Blitz licked her bottom to top. He grabbed Twilight’s haunches and lifted her up slightly as he continued licking her, his wings beating subconsciously behind him.

Twilight moaned loudly and felt her heart hammering in her chest and she was certain her cheeks were burning red. She tried to keep some kind of thought process going while Rainbow tended to her, only to fail completely when he stuck his tongue into her. Twilight screamed and closed her legs around Rainbow’s head to keep this blissful feeling going. He didn’t seem to mind as he brought his mouth around Twilight’s flesh and set about exploring as much as he could.

All of this pleasure Twilight was feeling started to build up inside of her, letting Rainbow know how he was doing through her gasps and moans. He eventually settled into a pattern of probing Twilight and licking her outsides. The more he did this, especially when he focused on the spots that had already found in this short time, the more frantic her breathing became and the louder she got.

Soon enough she couldn’t take anymore and tightened her legs to a near crushing degree around Rainbow’s head and felt herself tighten around his tongue. She wanted to scream, but all she could do was squeak pitifully and collapse on the bed when her orgasm was done. Rainbow pulled his tongue free and let it hang out of his mouth as he caught his breath.

“Have you… done that… before?” Twilight asked between breaths.

“Nah,” Blitz said wiping his mouth and licking his lips a little, “How’d I do?”

“Wonderfully,” Twilight answered. She could practically see her coltfriend’s ego swell as he lay on top of her. She gave him a quick kiss before flipping him onto his back, those wings she loved so much lying underneath her. “My turn Blitzie.”

“A-alright,” Blitz said, the growing blush on his face making him look adorable to the unicorn. First things first, Twilight lit up her horn and carefully moved Rainbow’s member out of the way to avoid a pleasant surprise and placed a hoof under each of his wings. Rainbow hissed a little as Twilight rubbed the wings slightly.

“Everything about you comes from these wings,” Twilight whispered and leaned down to kiss one of the wing joints, causing Rainbow to wrap his forelegs around her and start rubbing against her. “A lot of ponies owe a lot to them, so I’ll try and be gentle.” Twilight sat up as much as she dared and started to gently massage the wings.

Apparently pegasus wings were more sensitive than Twilight thought, given the way Blitz acted. He took deep breaths and gave Twilight tips on where and how to massage a certain rough spot on his wings.

“Ah careful Twi, no need to press so hard,” Rainbow complained when Twilight hit one joint a little too hard.

“Sorry, I haven’t done this before,” she said and continued to rub the wings, letting out small groans from Rainbow’s grinding. “Can you take it a little easy, that’s kind of distracting.”

“I can’t help it.” The two ponies stopped to enjoy the feeling being inflicted on each other. During this time, Twilight had an idea and leaned toward the wing and licked along the bone. She got the response she wanted when Blitz gasped and moved a hoof to her neck to keep her close to the wing. Twilight slowly licked along the wing, stopping to suck every joint lightly, and was glad to find Rainbow enjoying it. She switched her licking to the other wing and placed a hoof to massage the one she left.

Twilight got to the second joint in the wing when apparently the combined stimulus from his wings and crotch got too much for Rainbow and he hugged Twilight tightly. He screamed as he thrust his hips as high as he could and spent his load. Twilight felt two, three, four splashes against her rump before Rainbow stopped and held Twilight loosely.

“Dang Twi, you’re getting good at this,” Blitz commented as he stroked Twilight’s side.

“Heh heh, thanks,” Twilight said and looked around the room. She soon found a box of tissues near the bed and focused her magic to take a couple and float them over to clean herself up. As she did so she caught sight of Rainbow’s limp member and finally figured something out. “Oh, I’m an idiot!” she said and dropped her head onto Rainbow’s chest.

“What?” Blitz asked.

“I was too excited at what was happening to think of the consequences. What if I get pregnant?” Twilight looked up at Rainbow’s wide eyes.

“Oh right, I didn’t think about that,” he said and fell against the pillow. Twilight rested against Blitz and rubbed his chest in thought. After maybe half a minute, Blitz slammed a hoof against the bed, “Wait a minute, I think I have something. Stay here for a second,” he said and rolled Twilight off of him and got off the bed. Twilight watched him curiously as he walked to a dresser and started searching through drawers.

“What are you looking for?” she asked.

“Hold on, I know I have them somewhere,” he said back and opened another drawer, “Aha, here you are!” He grabbed something in his mouth, shut the drawer, and hopped onto the bed and dropped a box of condoms in front of Twilight.

“Why do you-?”

“You can never be too careful Twi. I may be the fastest pony in Equestria, but I’m not ready for fatherhood just yet.” Twilight giggled and levitated the box to the side before pulling Blitz on top of her.

“Good thinking Blitzie,” she said and kissed him deeply, “I’m not even going to ask where you got them.”

“Thanks Twi,” Blitz said and kissed Twilight. He noticed Twilight’s horn lighting up and felt a tingling sensation around his member, which was soon fully stiff again. Twilight soon broke the kiss and looked at Blitz with half lidded eyes.

“Can I be on top Blitzie?” she asked. Blitz chuckled twice and rolled onto his back.

“Sure, anything for my little egghead,” he said and kissed Twilight. Twilight kept an eye open so she could concentrate on levitating a condom out of the box and out of the wrapper. She broke the kiss so she could put the wrapper on properly. Her heart rate increased at the realization of just how close she was to this goal.

“Are you ready Twi?” Blitz asked and rubbed Twilight’s coat comfortingly. Twilight nodded and slowly lowered herself until Blitz was right at her entrance. Twilight hesitated a little so Blitz lifted his hips up and pressed into Twilight.

“Aaaah…” Twilight groaned and pressed Blitz further into herself. Blitz moaned as well, pushing up gently until he met with resistance. Twilight hissed and looked down at Blitz.

“Twilight…”

“On three,” she said and lifted her haunches a little, “One.”

“Two,” Blitz counted and pulled his hips down.

“Three!” Twilight brought her hips down and Rainbow brought his up. Twilight screamed as a sharp pain tore through her and she leaned into Rainbow and whimpered into his neck.

“It’ll be ok Twi,” Blitz said rubbing her side and kissing the top of her head.

“Yeah, just give me a minute,” Twilight said and shifted a little with a moan. Her mind was clouding as she felt her inner walls moving around Blitz’s member, every nerve in her nether regions firing off as Rainbow moved ever so slightly inside her.

“Twi, how are you-?” Blitz started but was cut off when Twilight kissed him and wormed her tongue into his mouth.

“So much better than my fantasies,” Twilight whispered and bit down lightly on Blitz’s neck, which caused him to groan and buck into her. She squealed and moved up along his member.

“Really? You’re going to have to tell me about those sometime,” Blitz said and hugged Twilight closely as he started pushing into Twilight and nibbling on her ear. Twilight moaned and matched her movements with Blitz. Anything she might have said was lost in a series of hitched breaths and low moans. Blitz let go of Twilight’s ear and licked her horn.

“Aaaah!” Twilight screamed and hugged Blitz tightly as she clamped down tighter on Blitz. Blitz moaned at the sudden pressure. “W-what did you just do?” Twilight asked gasping for breath.

“I just licked your horn,” Blitz said and licked it again experimentally and Twilight jerked again. “Does that hurt? I didn’t mean to-“

“No, k-keep doing that. It feels so good.” She saw Blitz nod and he started licking her horn, sending jolts of pleasure through her head. She continued to pound down onto Blitz’s member and felt that building tension in her stomach again and her forehead started to ache a little as well. Rainbow gave one last lick from the base of the horn to the tip before sucking gently on it.

Twilight encouraged Blitz on with growing moans and frantic licking on his chest. Rainbow pounded harder into Twilight and traced a spiral on her horn with his tongue. He moaned around the horn as the rhythm of Twilight’s walls drove him nuts. He could feel Twilight’s heartbeat increase as his mouth started to tingle from the horn.

“My head’s going to split open Blitz,” Twilight said lightly and pushed her horn into his mouth, “and I’m loving it.” Rainbow gave an affirmative sound through the mouthful of horn and sucked on it harder and tasted some kind of liquid from the horn. “Ah, something’s happening!” Twilight screamed and kicked her legs as she shot something from her horn into Blitz’s mouth. He managed to swallow two bursts of the liquid before he released it to breath and got some of the purple liquid on his face. Twilight rested against Blitz and watched him wipe the liquid with a hoof.

“Well, I didn’t expect that,” he said and licked the secretion to Twilight’s embarrassment.

“Sorry, I didn’t know that would happen,” Twilight said grabbing Rainbow’s hoof and licked the remaining secretion off of it, blushing deeply at the act. Twilight tried to lift her hips up, but only made it about an inch before falling back down. “It’s hard to move.”

“Want me to take over for a bit?” Twilight nodded and helped Blitz roll her onto her back. She gazed into Rainbow’s eyes before glancing down at their connected hips. Rainbow rubbed her cutie mark which caused her breath to hitch and look back up at his red face. Twilight wrapped a foreleg around Blitz’s neck while the other rubbed his own cutie mark. They just laid there enjoying the feeling until Rainbow slowly pulled out and pushed back in.

Twilight closed her eyes and bathed in the pleasurable feeling of Rainbow inside her. She listened to his panting breath before she reached her head up and licked Rainbow’s open mouth. Rainbow joined in licking Twilight’s lips and started thrusting faster. Twilight managed to buck into Rainbow and felt his tip press deep inside her. Although her ‘horngasm’ earlier helped ease the pressure in her stomach it was quickly returning much more powerful than before.

Blitz broke the kiss and quickly said, “I’m really close now Twi.”

“I am too,” Twilight answered and grinded against Blitz. Blitz groaned and thrust as deep as he could, Twilight screaming in increasing volume with each one. They kissed deeply and moaned loudly as Rainbow gave one last thrust and climaxed. Twilight also climaxed and felt her inner walls clench against Rainbow’s member as it jerked a few times inside her. Their highs passed after a few seconds and Rainbow collapsed against Twilight. He pulled out of Twilight and rolled off of her while they breathed heavily.

“I love you Blitzie,” Twilight said and kissed Rainbow, who pulled her closer while rubbing her back. They held the kiss for a minute before breaking it.

“I love you too Twi,” Rainbow said and nuzzled the top of Twilight’s head. A soft purple light started glowing and Rainbow felt a slight tingle as Twilight magically pulled the condom off of Blitz and floated it over to a wastebasket and dropped it in.

“There we go,” Twilight said and snuggled into Blitz, who dragged the two of them under a blanket. It was like this, cuddled and kissing each other, that the two of them fell asleep.

Twilight was the first to wake up the next morning and felt her heart flutter at Rainbow Blitz’s sleeping face. She really couldn’t help it when she started to kiss him and breathe in his scent. After half a minute Rainbow started to give off little small ‘Hmmm’s and kissed Twilight back. Twilight pulled away and looked into Rainbow’s eyes as he stroked her coat.

“Well, that’s a nice way to wake up,” he said. Twilight giggled and rolled onto Rainbow.

“Especially after last night,” Twilight said and nuzzled into the crook of Rainbow’s neck, “what time is it?”

“I’unno, but I think we have some time before we need to get going.”

“Yeah, I could use a bath.”

“Well I can set that up,” Rainbow said and got out from under Twilight and motioned for her to follow into the bathroom. When Twilight entered the bathroom she found Rainbow crafting some clouds into a rough bathtub shape and kicked a cloud to fill it with water. “Fillies first,” Rainbow said and motioned toward the tub.

“I hope the water’s warm,” she said and felt the water experimentally. Once she found the water was indeed warm she entered the tub and knelt in the water. Twilight closed her eyes and took in the feel of the water as Rainbow entered as well.

“Not bad for a quick job huh?” he asked and hugged Twilight.

“Mhmm,” Twilight replied and hugged him back. Blitz kicked the cloud to stop the water and nuzzled against his marefriend. “We should do this again sometime.”

“Yeah, I’d love that,” Rainbow said and nibbled Twilight’s ear.

“No Blitz, it’s too early,” Twilight complained and lightly pushed the pegasus. Blitz chuckled through the ear and stroked Twilight’s wet coat. “Seriously, sto-o-op it,” Twilight said through some light laughs and was relieved when Blitz relented.

“Alright, I’ll stop for now. You want to clean up now or…?”

“I don’t mind relaxing for a while,” Twilight answered and let out a soft sigh. Rainbow rubbed his cheek against Twilight’s and rested against the cloud tub.

“So, how did I do last night?” Rainbow asked.

“Considering you’re the only stallion I’ve ever done that with, I’d say pretty well.”

“Heh, thanks Twi.” Blitz lifted Twilight’s head up and brought her in for a deep kiss. Twilight didn’t object to the impromptu make out session and didn’t mind when it lasted for several minutes.

“How’s this?”

“Uh, lift your end up a little higher Butterscotch.” The yellow pegasus did so and waited until Twilight checked her clipboard and nodded. “Right there is perfect guys.” Rainbow and Butterscotch both stuck a tack in the banner and flew down to see it.

“I still think the banner is a little much Twi,” Blitz commented.

“It was part of Pinkie’s plans and I’m not too keen to stray from them since she knows what she’s doing.”

“I think it looks nice,” Butterscotch said.

“But you think everything looks nice,” Blitz said.

“The banner stays Blitz. I’m going to check on the snacks, so can you finish with the decorations?” Twilight asked.

“Yes Ma’am,” Blitz said with a salute and walked off with Butterscotch in tow. Twilight moved to the snack table where Applejack and Elusive were inspecting a spread of treats.

“I have to say, this has to be some of your best apple treats yet Applejack,” Elusive said after trying an apple fritter.

“Thank ye Elusive, and there’s more where that came from,” Applejack said and looked at Twilight, “So is this all we’re gonna put out?”

“The Cakes are working on a cake in the back and they’ll bring it out when it’s done,” Twilight answered and levitated a treat over to her and took a bite, “and these are delicious Applejack, Pinkie will love these.”

“When will she get here?” Elusive asked.

“When we’re done decorating,” Blitz said landing next to Twilight.

“And are we?” Twilight asked.

“Nope, all that’s left is this,” Blitz held up a tiny dot, “I kept this because I wanted to time just how long it takes for Pinkie to get here.”

“Blitz, Pinkie isn’t going to magically appear when you put that up.”

“Uh Twi, this is Pinkie Pie we’re talking about. The mare that can do anything?”

“That’s not necessarily true,” Applejack said.

“You of all ponies should know what Pinkie is capable of Applejack. Remember Red Gala’s last birthday party?”

“Ugh, Officer Hot Pants,” Elusive said and shivered.

“Exactly. I’ll bet five bits that Pinkie walks through the door five seconds after I put this up.”

“Really, well I’ll take ya on that,” Applejack said.

“You’re on.” Blitz pounded hooves with Applejack and flew to a spot on the wall.

“Officer Hot Pants?” Twilight asked.

“It’s a long story,” Applejack said.

“Ok, I’m putting it up now,” Blitz said and placed the dot on the wall. Everypony turned to the door and stared at it for a few seconds. Twilight felt something wrong while looking at it.

“What are we staring at?”

The friends screamed and jumped away from Pinkie, who had appeared out of nowhere in the middle of them.

“Pinkie, when did you get here?” Twilight asked.

“About the time that you all were staring at the door. Are you expecting somepony?”

“Yes, I won, in your face Applejack!” Blitz yelled and did a couple of flips in the air.

“Ah don’t know, she didn’t walk through the door,” Applejack said.

“Oh come on, why should that matter! She came in here within five seconds of the last decoration going up.”

“But she didn’t walk through the door.”

“What are they talking about?” Pinkie asked.

“It’s just something that they came up with,” Elusive said, “so how was your trip?”

“Oh it was great! Bellamina was happy to see me and so was Mom and Dad in that surprised way they always seem to be when I visit. It was also Father’s birthday yesterday so that was fun. So what did I miss?”

“Oh nothing much,” Twilight answered, “come on Pinkie, we have a cake baking in the back.”

“Ooh, what kind?” Pinkie bounced after Twilight and Elusive while Applejack and Rainbow continued their discussion.

“She must have gotten in somehow, which means that she must have walked through a door,” Rainbow said.

“She could have come in through a window,” Applejack pointed out.

“A window is just a door by another name.”

“Ta you maybe.” Unfortunately they had to save their discussion for later as some of the guests started to arrive. “This ain’t over Blitz.”

“Of course not.”

I do not expect this to pan out at all, but whatever. It was surprisingly fun writing this, but then again I have fun writing near anything. As always give your honest opinion and don't hold back on the criticism. I need it here more than anywhere.

ScootaBloom

Scooteroll wasn’t sure where he was right now. A quick look around showed he was surrounded by apple trees on all sides. He walked slowly through the trees, vaguely remembering the path he was on and where it went. It didn’t take too long before the trees gave way to an old sight.

“The clubhouse,” Scooteroll said and took in the sight of the old tree house he and his friends used in their youth.

“Howdy there Scoot.”

Scooteroll perked up and looked around until he laid eyes on a yellow mare with a red mane walking toward him. Scooteroll blushed a little at his old friend as she stopped next to him and looked over the clubhouse.

“It’s been a while since we’ve been here, hasn’t it?” she asked with a small smile.

“Yeah, it has,” Scooteroll answered, “It’s, uh, good to see you again Applebloom.”

“Same here Scoot, though ah wish Sweetie Belle could join us.” Scooteroll had to agree, it somehow wasn’t the same without the third crusader. Then again, he had wanted to talk with Applebloom for a few years now. He was about to say something when Applebloom started walking up the ramp to the entrance. “Ya wanna come in? Ah’m feelin’ a little nostalgic.”

“S-sure.” Scooteroll followed Applebloom into the clubhouse and shut the door behind them.

That was when Scooteroll woke up, same as the last time he had that dream. He sighed and rolled onto his side to see that it was nearing sunrise. Scooteroll sat up and stretched his wings, hearing some of the joints crack from being curled up against his sides, and got off the bed to walk to the window.

Scooteroll didn’t know what drew him to Manehattan. Best guess was that he needed to get away from Ponyville for a bit and Manehattan was the closest city. Everything had started to move too fast for him: first Rainbow Blitz got married and had a kid soon after, his friends slowly grew apart after they got their cutie marks, and then there was Applebloom. Scooteroll shook the image of the mare from his mind and slowly made his way to the bathroom. He started the shower and settled down to enjoy the feeling of the water run down him.

‘What happened between me and Applebloom is in the past,’ he thought to himself, ‘So why can’t I let her go?’ The answer was a simple one: there’s no way he coul. He, Applebloom, and Sweetie Belle were very close for most of their childhoods into their teenage years, and the short time he and Applebloom had tried dating was a good time for both of them.

Scooteroll looked back at his cutie mark, a flaming wheel to show his skill at scooter riding, and sighed again. He lamented at how complicated life had become as he focused fully on cleaning himself.

Once Scooteroll finished his regular morning routine, with a fairly average breakfast, he tried to think about what to do that day. He thought about going outside to practice his scooter tricks, but something else was on his mind.

‘Why can’t I stop thinking about her?’ he thought and rubbed the sides of his head in frustration, ‘Maybe some fresh air will help me clear my head.’ With that plan set, Scooteroll got up from the table, walked to the nearest window, opened it and flew out. He forgot that the weather team was planning a fairly large storm for the next few days, but he didn’t let the cloud cover deter his flying. Much like any other pegasus, Scooteroll enjoyed the feel of the wind rushing through his mane as he flew in between the skyscrapers of Manehattan and past other pegasi who had the same idea. He stopped when the first rain started to fall and he began the return trip home. He had gotten back when the storm really started coming down. He closed the window behind him and shook himself off.

The flight unfortunately didn’t do much to clear his mind. He stretched out on his couch and listened to the rain drip onto the window. The gentle sounds in addition to the dull day in general lulled Scooteroll into a light sleep.

“A-are you sure Scoot? This is kind of embarrassing,” Applebloom said as she and Scooteroll walked through Ponyville. They had only started dating a few days ago and were still more or less nervous about the situation, which led to Scooteroll to try the tried and tested pegasus tactic of draping a wing over Applebloom, which made her a little more embarrassed.

“Of course I’m sure Applebloom,” Scooteroll replied and nuzzled Applebloom’s head, “you are my filly friend after all.” He chuckled inwardly when his words caused her to blush deeper than she already was.

“Ah guess, but that’s a bold statement coming from you.”

“What is that supposed to… oh.” Applebloom grinned widely when Scooteroll realized what she was talking about: if she and Sweetie Belle could help it, Scooteroll will never live down his odd day as a flower filly for the rest of his life.

“Ah thought you looked very pretty.”

“Shut it. So do you want to do anything today?”

“Nah, wanna go see what Sweetie is doing?”

“Sure, and maybe some lunch afterwards?”

“We’ll see.”

Scooteroll woke up from his nap and blinked a couple of times. With the world still a little blurry he sat up and looked around his apartment.

‘I dreamt of her again. I haven’t thought of her for almost two years, so what changed that I can’t get her off my mind?’ Scooteroll didn’t have time to think that over since somepony knocked on his door at that moment. Scooteroll sighed lightly, got off his couch, and stretched his wings before walking over to the door and opening it.

“Hi, mail delivery!” the earth pony mare said joyously and held out a letter to Scooteroll.

“Oh, thanks,” Scooteroll said and took the letter. The mare continued to smile awkwardly at him for another moment. “Oh right, payment. Give me a second.” Scooteroll walked into his apartment to set the letter on the table and picked up a spare bag of bits he keeps around. After paying the mail mare, she left with a “thanks” and left Scooteroll with only himself and the letter. He checked the address on the letter and was mildly shocked to see it came from Canterlot. He quickly opened the letter and read it.

Dear Scooteroll,

First of all, how are you? It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other hasn’t it? Well, it turns out I’m going to have some free time soon and I’m going to spend it visiting Elusive in Ponyville.

I’ve heard you’ve had some kind of falling out some time ago, but I hope you can still come. Wouldn’t it be great if the original Cutie Mark Crusaders all got together in Ponyville?

I’d understand if you don’t want to go, but I would really like to see you again. If you are going to come, you don’t need to write back and I’ll see you there!

Sincerely, Sweetie Belle.

P.S. Nopony really told me what happened with you. I guess it’s none of my business, but did something happen between you and Applebloom? Either way, I hope to see you soon.

Scooteroll set the letter aside and lay down on the couch again.

‘Sweetie. Just another friend I’ve lost track of over the years. And she’s going to be in Ponyville?’ Scooteroll rolled onto his back and stared up at the ceiling. His mind wanders as he thinks things over, Applebloom’s voice echoing past sentiments.

“Are ya sure ya want to try this?”

“I don’t know,” he remembered saying at the time, “but if you want to…”

“Ah’m just a little nervous, but ah trust you. Ah love you Scoot.”

Remembering events such as that made Scooteroll happy. On the other hand…

“Why would you do that?!”

“A-ah didn’t mean it like that! It was just a joke!”

“Joke my flank, you can’t just do stuff like that! We’re not foals anymore!”

“I screwed up. She was just having fun after all.” He rolled onto his side and sighed, “What should I do, she might still be angry.” Scooteroll thought on it for a moment and remembered something from way back when.

“Remember squirt, in matters like this it’s always best to ask how the other pony feels. You never know until you ask after all. I got away with it because I’m awesome, but not everypony is like me,” Rainbow said while leaning against a cloud.

“So I just ask her to go out with me? It’s that easy?”

“If she likes you, I’m sure she’ll be fine with it. Who is the lucky filly any- Dawn careful! Daddy’s got you!” Scooteroll watched Rainbow zoom out to catch his young daughter on the cloud and Scooteroll scuffed the ground.

“Won’t know until I try.”

“Heh, Rainbow Blitz is still helping me years after I last saw him. He’s so awesome.” Scooteroll rolled off of the couch and walked to his bedroom, “I guess I could use a little vacation. It’s not like I have a job I can’t take a break from.”

The next day, the Apple family was experiencing a normal morning. The farm’s resident rooster crowed in the early morning to wake up the ponies that ran the farm, Applebloom being the first one to wake up. She stretched in her bed and proceeded to gently get off it and walk to her dresser.

“You up Applebloom?” Applejack shouted from downstairs.

“Ya, ah’ll be down in a second!” Applebloom shouted and opened the first drawer. She had stopped wearing her old ribbon in favor of a green bandana, although she still kept the ribbon for sentimental reasons. After tying the bandana around her neck she proceeded downstairs to join her sisters. “What’s the agenda for today?” she asked and sat down at the table.

“Yer sister and ah are going to work the eastern field today, while you’re manning the stall in the market,” Applejack said and set a plate of toast and a jar of apple jam in front of Applebloom.

“Again? Why can’t ah ever help ya in the fields?”

“Ya did yesterday, which means today ya work the market.”

“Alright, ah just want to help you and Gala.”

“And ya are. We’re real grateful to ya fer helping us with all this.” Applejack pulled Applebloom into a big hug.

“Thanks sis,” Applebloom returned the hug. When Applejack broke the hug Red Gala walked in carrying a letter in her mouth, which she set on the table.

“Nice to see ya’ll are awake,” Gala said and pushed the letter to Applebloom, “This is for ya Applebloom.”

“Really, who’s it from?” Applebloom asked and picked up the letter and perked up excitedly at the address. “It’s from Sweetie Belle!”

“Well what are ya waitin’ for? Go on and open it when ya want, and don’t forget your breakfast,” Applejack said.

“Ah won’t, and ah’ll read it on the way.” Applebloom set the letter aside and dug into her breakfast, which was soon made into a real breakfast that the sisters ate gladly. Applebloom was the first to finish so she stashed the letter in her bandana and picked up her plate and took it to the kitchen.

“Ya headin’ out?” Applejack asked.

“Mhmm, is the stall in the barn?” Applebloom called from the kitchen.

“Eeyup,” Red Gala answered.

“Ok, ah’ll see ya later then.” Applebloom gave Applejack and Gala a quick nuzzle and walked outside. Sweet Apple Acres had grown in the past few years and although the Apple siblings knew the layout of the orchard, Applebloom was sure she hadn’t seen half of the new orchards. After looking out at the trees for a moment Applebloom walked over to the barn and sat down to read the letter and it didn’t take long to open it.

Dear Applebloom,

I hope this gets to you before I actually get to Ponyville. Canterlot has been so much fun in my time as a singer, but I’d like to come for a visit in a few days.

I hope you’re doing well in the couple years I’ve been gone. We have a lot to catch up on!

Sincerely, Sweetie Belle

P.S. I hope you don’t mind that I invited Scooteroll as well. I don’t know whether he’ll be coming or not though.

“S-Scooteroll?” Applebloom asked and let the letter fall to the ground. “Oh that’s no good.” Applebloom nearly lost herself when Applejack brought her out of her thoughts.

“Are ya alright Applebloom?”

“Wha? Oh yeah, ah was just on my way.” Applebloom picked the letter up and entered the barn. After a quick set up that she had gotten used to, she hitched herself to the cart and was on the way to Ponyville.

‘Ah hope this doesn’t end badly.’

“Ok, I think that should be it for the trip,” Scooteroll said and closed the saddlebag. “I can’t believe I’m actually going to do this. If nothing else this will be an interesting trip.” With that bit of false optimism instilled, Scooteroll looked out to check the time and saw the moon making its way over the horizon.

“Ugh, dinner time already? I guess I’ll make a sandwich tonight.” Scooteroll gave a quick flap and flew over to the kitchen. After very poorly putting together a lettuce and daffodil sandwich and settling on the couch, he proceeded to slowly eat it and think on some things.

‘I wonder how everypony else is doing? I know Sweetie is doing alright and Rainbow Blitz is probably really busy with the Wonderbolts and Shimmering Dawn.’ He swallowed his bite of sandwich and thought to a certain mare. ‘I wonder how Applebloom’s doing. I would guess she’s helping at Sweet Apple Acres or building something for the town.’ Scooteroll took another bite and let his thoughts drift to Applebloom.

“I gotta get my mind off her for a while,” he muttered and finished the sandwich. After disposing of the plate Scooteroll decided to turn in for the night. It was a bit of a flight to Ponyville after all and he’d need all the strength he could muster. As he drifted off to sleep, he couldn’t help but think back to a night long ago. A very special night for him and Applebloom.

“’Meet me at the old clubhouse,’ she said. What exactly did Applebloom want?” Scooteroll asked himself. He had probably been waiting for almost half an hour at this point, though thankfully he didn’t have to wait for much longer.

“Scoot!” Applebloom called out to Scooteroll as she trotted up to him with some saddlebags on her back, “Sorry ah took so long, it took some talking to get Red Gala to give me some of these.”

“Some of what? Why did you ask me to come here?”

“You’ll see. Now c’mon, let’s get inside.” Applebloom led the way into the treehouse, with Scooteroll right behind her, and shut the door when they were both in. Scooteroll looked around the clubhouse with mild confusion.

“Is it me or is this bigger than I remember?” he asked looking back at Applebloom as she set her saddlebags on the floor.

“It is. I like to use this for building practice,” she answered and awkwardly scrapped the floor, “It’s worked out so far.”

“Huh, that’s kind of neat I guess. So what did you get?”

“Hold on,” Applebloom dug through the saddlebags and brought out a couple of bottles filled with a brown liquid. “Want some cider?”

“Sure,” Scooteroll said taking a bottle, “Is it just us here tonight?”

“Ya huh, but I’m sure you won’t mind Scoot.” Applebloom settled next to Scooteroll and nuzzled against him which he returned.

“Nah,” Scooteroll said and started to open the bottle. Once he got it open he took a quick sip and flinched a little. “This cider tastes a little different.”

“It’s a bit stronger than the usual cider you drank. Special recipe too.” Applebloom said and took a drink as well, coughing a little afterwards. “Wow, this really is strong! What did Gala do to this?”

“I don’t know, but I kind of like it.” Scooteroll stretched his wings and hugged Applebloom with one of them. “You got any more after these?”

“A couple.” Applebloom held up the bottle so Scooteroll could clink the bottles together, “bottoms up?”

“Sure thing.”

One bottle each later, the couple was relatively buzzed and enjoying themselves while nuzzling against each other and making out. They both leaned against a wall, tongues dancing around the others and stroking the coats roughly. They eventually had to break for air and pulled away from each other, a small strand of saliva stretched out between them.

“I really like this cider,” Scooteroll said with a slight chuckle.

“Me too,” Applebloom said and quickly repositioned herself so she was sitting on Scooteroll’s lap, “Want some more?”

“It’d help, but I’d like more of you right now.” Applebloom laughed loudly at that, though Scooteroll didn’t really care and rubbed Applebloom’s coat.

“That’s the worst thing ah ever heard!” she said and giggled a little when Scooteroll started kissing along her neck, “Ya’ll better be able to make up for it.”

“Of course, just get another bottle of cider please.” Scooteroll managed to grab Applebloom’s bandana with his teeth and pulled it off, which caused Applebloom to shiver a little and kiss Scooteroll again.

“Maybe in a bit,” she said in between kisses and squeaked a little when Scooteroll pushed her onto the floor with him on top of her. It was then that they noticed a new kind of feeling between them through the buzz. “Scoot, is that…?”

“Uh… I think?” Scooteroll answered blushing heavily, though anything else he had to say was lost Applebloom experimentally rubbed against him. The resulting groan caused his eyes to widen and look worriedly at Applebloom’s grin and equally red face.

“Excited huh? Ah can’t say ah ever had that happen to me before,” she said. The way she said it caused Scooteroll’s wings to rapidly extend behind him.

“Uh, that hasn’t happened to me before.”

“Ah’m sure it hasn’t, but… are ya sure ya want to try this?” she asked. Scooteroll had to think for a moment before he realized what she said.

“I-I don’t know,” he answered and hissed a little when Applebloom rubbed his wings lightly. “But If you want…”

“Ah’m just nervous I guess,” Applebloom said and shifted a little when Scooteroll rubbed her flank, “But ah trust you. Ah love you Scoot.” Scooteroll could only give a small “Uh…” before Applebloom kissed him deeply and slipped her tongue into his mouth. Scooteroll gave a surprised yelp and pushed against Applebloom and returned the kiss with equal fervor. They both moaned into each other’s mouths and rubbed against each other, their bodies giving away how excited they were.

“Shouldn’t we do something?” Scooteroll asked breathing heavily, “foreplay or something?”

“Do ya want to?” Applebloom asked and rubbed against Scooteroll, both of them blushing heavily at the contact.

“I… no I guess,” Scooteroll answered and shifted a little because of his slowly hardening appendage, “What would we even do?”

“Ah guess we could try later if ya want, but…” Applebloom trailed off and looked at Scooteroll, who brushed the side of her face and kissed her, his tongue easily making its way into her mouth. They moaned a little when he shifted his hips and prodded against Applebloom. Scooteroll reveled in the feel of the mare beneath him, drank in her taste, and smelled her hair deeply before claiming her.

Applebloom’s pleasured moans briefly turned pained when Scooteroll penetrated her with the impatience he always displayed and was seated fully in her in a second. Scooteroll tried to ease her discomfort by kissing her harder and hugging her closer. They broke for air about a minute later.

“Are you ok?” Scooteroll asked running a hoof down Applebloom’s side.

“Course I ain’t ok!” Applebloom shouted at him, which caused him to pull back slightly. Applebloom breathed in a couple of times and bucked into Scooteroll when she was done. “Now come on, t’ain’t polite ta have just one bite of an apple.”

“You need some work on that,” Scooteroll commented and kissed Applebloom again and pulled out of her slowly and pushed back in just as slowly. Scooteroll groaned at the feeling of Applebloom squeezing around his member and nuzzled against Applebloom.

“Faster…” Applebloom whispered between pants. Scooteroll gave a small grunt and pulled Applebloom’s lower body up higher and started thrusting faster. Applebloom squeaked in pleasure at the increased pace and bit her lip to try and hold any more in. It was a futile effort and she let out heavy pants as she lost herself in the act. Scooteroll pushed Applebloom’s forelegs above her head and held them there as he once again started making out with her, both of their eyes closed from the stimulus. After a couple minutes of this, Scooteroll broke the kiss and slowed down for a moment.

“Are you doing alright?” Scooteroll asked.

“Mhmm,” Applebloom answered with a nod, “and ya taste like cider.”

“Well, do you want some more?”

“The cider or you?”

“Who says you can’t have both?”

“Why don’t we finish up before we worry about that? Now get up, ah wanna try something.” Applebloom managed to free a hoof and pushed her coltfriend’s chest. He took the hint and got up, pulling himself out of her in the process and causing the both of them to hiss slightly at the sudden absence of the other. Scooteroll stumbled a little and sat against the wall as Applebloom got up and just as clumsily sat on his lap.

“So, what did you-?” Scooteroll started just as Applebloom kissed him forcefully. He didn’t object to the gesture and wrapped his forelegs around her midsection to pull her closer, his slightly wet member pushing against her. After a minute Applebloom broke the kiss and slowly ran a hoof down a slightly dazed Scooteroll’s chest.

“Ah wanted to try this,” she whispered to him and kissed him briefly on the lips. It ended too quickly for him though as Applebloom moved to his neck as she grinded against him. That also ended when she moved off of him and licked his chest. Scooteroll didn’t realize what she intended until he felt a lick that sent a jolt of pleasure through him.

“What was-?” he started to say and stopped when he saw Applebloom gently licking his crotch. She held it still with a hoof and licked it from the base to the tip, every lick running through him like electricity. His heart was hammering in his chest, his body wanted more, but his mind wanted it to stop. Unfortunately he couldn’t act on what he wanted as he watched Applebloom lick around him, her head and rump bobbing up and down just enough to be hypnotizing. Applebloom gave Scooteroll one last lick and opened her mouth to-

“No!”

-Have Scooteroll pull out of her grasp and back into a corner. Once he was away, his heart started to slow as well as his breathing settling. That was nearly undone when he looked back at an absolutely heartbroken Applebloom.

“Did ah do something wrong?” she asked.

“No,” Scooteroll answered and tried to think of an explanation, “It’s just that… it… didn’t feel right.” Even though it felt like the truth, it seemed incredibly weak when Applebloom started crying.

“Ya could have told me before ah tried it,” she said and rubbed some tears from her eyes. Scooteroll’s wings felt loose enough to fold back into his sides and he looked down dejectedly.

“It’s not like I experimented before this, I couldn’t have known.” Scooteroll stood up and slowly walked over to Applebloom. He leaned against her and she leaned back into him, nuzzling him slightly and letting the tears run their course. After a few minutes, Applebloom stopped crying and nuzzled Scooteroll again.

“Ah don’t want to do this tonight Scoot,” she said.

“I don’t really want to either. You want to finish that cider?”

“Yeah, ah can use a drink.”

And that was the end of their first time: finishing off the cider and falling asleep in the clubhouse hoping they would have better luck next time.

When Scooteroll woke up the next morning, he felt simultaneously refreshed and horribly tired. With the dream, or rather memory, still fresh in his mind he started his usual morning routine: brush teeth, take shower, eat breakfast. After going through this routine for a while he was more than ready for this little vacation he was forcing himself to go on.

‘I should probably get ready to go. It’s kind of a flight to Ponyville,’ Scooteroll thought as he put his cereal bowl away and walked to the bags he packed earlier. He secured the bag onto himself and checked to see if his door was locked before he flew out his window, closing it behind him. Once his apartment was secure, Scooteroll took off in the direction of Ponyville. While he was flying, a single thought made him nervous.

“Oh man, what am I going to do if I get there first?”

Luckily for Scooteroll, he didn’t have to worry about that since it was Sweetie Belle who got there first. She managed to talk her way into coming alone, so there was no agent to keep an eye on her. Even then it seemed that most ponies recognized and waved at her, which she nervously returned.

“I think the market is this way,” Sweetie whispered as she turned down a street and found she was just outside of the market. She smiled widely and made her way through the crowded marketplace. Several of the stalls caught Sweetie’s eyes, so she stopped at some of them and bought some produce. After the first couple of stalls, Sweetie saw the Apple family’s stall and started trotting toward it. After she got a bit of celery from that stall over there.

“So why is it ya are the one that came with me instead of Applejack?” Applebloom asked Red Gala.

“Ah lost a bet with Applejack and ah have ta keep an eye on ya fer a while,” Gala answered.

“A bet, what exactly did ya’ll bet on?”

“The kind of things little filly’s like ya shouldn’t know about.”

“Ah’m almost twenty, what exactly is it ah shouldn’t know about?”

“You would be surprised.” The new feminine voice surprised the two sisters and they turned to Sweetie Belle.

“Sweetie Belle!” Applebloom said and hugged her friend, “Ah didn’t know you’d be coming today.”

“I guess I got into the habit of sending letters shortly before I do something,” Sweetie said releasing the hug and looking over the apples on the cart, “So how have you been? It’s been a couple of years hasn’t it?”

“Eeyup. Ya want an apple?”

“Sure, I’ll have a few. What about Scooteroll, have you seen him lately?”

“Eenope,” Red Gala answered and gave Sweetie the apples she pointed out.

“Yeah, ah haven’t heard from him for a while. He just kinda moved away one day.” Applebloom sulked briefly before shaking her head and looking back at Red Gala, “Ah’m sorry sis, ah’m getting a little distracted.”

“ ‘S alright,” Gala answered and looked at Sweetie, “how long are ya going to stay Sweetie Belle?”

“A couple of days at least,” Sweetie answered, “I’m gonna visit Elusive and look around town a little in the meantime, so it should be easy to find me.”

“Alright,” Applebloom said and gave her friend a quick hug, “ah’ll try and find ya when ah’m done with work for the day.”

“Sure, and if you see Scooteroll before me, can you tell him I said hi?”

“Oh um, sure.” Sweetie smiled and walked away from the stand with a wave. Applebloom sighed softly and rejoined Red Gala at the stand.

“Ya never did tell us what happened between ya two,” Gala said.

“Yeah, ah didn’t,” Applebloom answered and returned her attention to her job.

Scooteroll settled onto a cloud just outside of Ponyville and looked over the town of his childhood.

“Huh, it seems bigger than I remember,” he commented, “I wonder if it’s just me.” Scooteroll lay down on the cloud and tried to pick out individual ponies on the ground. “Where do I start? I guess I could- is that Sweetie Belle?”

Indeed he could see Sweetie Belle trotting along the street below. She didn’t seem to have noticed him, so Scooteroll started thinking the requisite thoughts that usually come with this situation. He grinned widely and leapt off the cloud in a gentle glide and landed a few paces behind Sweetie Belle and trotted the rest of the way.

“Uh oh, which way was Carousel Boutique again?” Sweetie Belle whispered and looked around, “it’s been too long since I’ve been here. I think it was-“

“That way!” Sweetie Belle jumped in the air and turned around at Scooteroll, close to laughing like a mad colt.

“Scooteroll!” Sweetie yelled at him, more happy than angry, “What did you do that for?”

“Sorry Sweetie, I just saw it and I had to do it.” Scootaloo laughed a couple more times, not noticing the dirty look Sweetie was giving him, and eventually calmed himself enough to properly talk. “Anyway, you seem to be doing well despite being lost.”

“I am not lost! I just… forgot where the streets went.”

“Yeah, that tends to be what ‘lost’ means. You’ve spent too much time in Manehattan haven’t you?”

“Shut up Scooteroll!” Sweetie looked away with the tiniest blush.

“Well, since I’m here, I might as well help the big city mare find her own home here.” Scooteroll walked past Sweetie and looked back at the unicorn, “you coming or not?”

“What? Oh, coming!” Sweetie Belle trotted up to Scooteroll and followed him through the streets. Much to her embarrassment, Sweetie found she was only two blocks away from Carousel Boutique.

“I still can’t believe you sometimes Sweetie. Still the same airhead I remember.”

“Shut up Scooteroll. Still, thanks for walking me here.”

“No problem. Well, I better go get settled in. Have you seen Applebloom around by any chance?” Sweetie noticed the hesitation when Scooteroll asked that.

“Yes, I talked to her a few minutes before you scared me. Last I checked, she was selling apples in the marketplace.”

“Ok, thanks for letting me know. You remember where my house is right?” Scooteroll waited for Sweetie to nod and took off when she did. “Alright, swing by there when you want all of us to meet. Later!” Scooteroll took off toward the east end of Ponyville, leaving behind Sweetie Belle as she knocked on the door of the boutique.

Scooteroll slept pretty well that night and, since nobody came by while he was eating breakfast, he assumed that he would be safe to wander for the day. He flew to the main street of Ponyville and once he landed and started looking around the town.

“Wow, the town is a lot bigger than I remember. No wonder Sweetie got lost.” Just then, Scooteroll got the sudden and all too familiar feeling of somepony watching him. ‘No, she couldn’t have found me so soon… could she?’ He looked around and confirmed his suspicions when he looked at him and saw a pegasus filly grinning up at him.

“Hi Scooteroll!” she said excitedly and continued grinning.

“Um… hey there Dawn,” Scooteroll said waving at the filly, “You seem to be doing well.”

“You bet! Dad has been teaching me how to fly. You wanna see?” One thing Scootaloo learned when it came to Dawn is that she had figured out the long held secret technique to make anyone do anything: puppy dog eyes. He tried to resist, but an eight year old filly staring at you in the most adorable manner was really hard to resist.

“Uh, sure I do. Where are your parents though?”

“Mom is shopping, but I told her where I was so I’m good. Now watch me!” Dawn concentrated hard and started flapping her wings rapidly, which slowly lifted her off the ground. Soon enough Dawn had reached Scooteroll’s head and started slowly flying over him. She still had some ways to go though since she ran out of steam above him and fell onto his back.

“Darnit, I always fall while doing this!” Dawn complained and pounded Scooteroll’s side in frustration. Scooteroll laughed and lowered down so Dawn could get off him.

“Don’t worry about it kid. You’re already ages ahead of me when I was your age.” Even though it brightened up Dawn’s disposition immensely, he really wished it wasn’t true. Dawn seemed ready to say something when she was lifted up by a purple magic field and gave the most pouty face as she floated over to her mother.

“That’s where you went. You get to be more like your father every day, you know that?” Twilight said and set her daughter on her back, “And I have to say it’s a pleasant surprise to see you here Scooteroll.”

“Heh, it’s nice to see you to Twilight. You seem to be doing well.” Twilight smiled brightly at Scooteroll, who couldn’t help but return the favor.

“Yes, that’s true. Between Shimmering Dawn learning how to fly and being in charge of rearranging half the magical archives, I’ve been keeping myself busy.” Twilight started walking past Scooteroll who decided to follow since they were both heading in the direction of Sugarcube Corner. “What about you?”

“Oh, you know, I’ve been alright. Manehattan’s actually kind of boring when you live there.”

“Really? I wouldn’t have expected that from the city that never sleeps. I guess that’s why I love Ponyville, there’s always something going on.”

“What, like the two near world ending catastrophes that happened here? Those I’m glad to live without.” Twilight paused for a moment to scratch her head.

“I suppose so. So are you staying long? I think Rainbow’s coming back from his recent show soon.”

“I don’t know. I was only planning on staying for a few days to see Sweetie Belle… and I guess Applebloom too.”

“I’ve… only heard bits and pieces from Applejack. I’m not going to pry Scooteroll, but you should know that your separation hurt her just as bad as it probably hurt you.”

“I… I know. I just need to think for a while.” Scooteroll looked up at the approaching Sugarcube Corner and sighed slightly before asking, “Are you going to be coming in with me?”

“Definitely. Dawn has a play date with the Cake twins today. She’s gotten really close with those two lately.”

“Mom, we are not on a play date! They’re helping me find my cutie mark!”

“Alright, well good luck with that. I have some things to do.” Scooteroll left the mother-daughter pair to their little argument and entered the bakery.

Scooteroll was surprised how little Sugarcube Corner had changed, though he really shouldn’t be so shocked. It was only about two or so years after all. Pinkie and one of the twins were working the counter while Sweetie Belle was there with Applebloom of all ponies. He froze on the spot just as Sweetie noticed him and waved.

“Scoots, over here!” she yelled across the bakery and caused everyone to turn to him. He didn’t notice any of them except for a set of orange eyes that looked at him as he quietly walked to the table.

“Hey Sweetie… Applebloom,” Scooteroll said deliberately looking away from Applebloom.

“Hi Scooteroll,” Applebloom returned quietly.

“I’m really glad you could come. I take it you got the note I left you?” Sweetie asked.

“No, I just happened to be coming over here. Do you mind if I sit down?” Applebloom scooted over enough for Scooteroll to sit comfortably next to her. Their table sat in a very stiff silence for several minutes.

“So…” Applebloom finally spoke up, “how’ve ya been Scooteroll?”

“Fine, I can’t really complain,” Scooteroll answered. The awkward silence filled the air again and Sweetie Belle was starting to feel very nervous.

“Who wants cupcakes?!” Pinkie Pie shouted suddenly appearing next to the table balancing a plate of cupcakes on her head.

“Yes, I’d love some!” Sweetie shouted picking the plate up magically, “I’ll pay later ok?”

“Nope, everypony deserves a nice plate of delicious cupcakes after leaving for a long time!” Pinkie then pulled Scooteroll into a crushing bear hug. “It’s so great to see all the original crusaders back in Ponyville!” She released Scooteroll, who took a deep breath and sat back down again. “Try not to get covered in tree sap!” was the last thing Pinkie told them as she bounced away.

“Wha- THAT WAS ONE TIME! One time!” Scooteroll shouted at the pink mare and planted his face on the table when it was clear she wasn’t listening.

“When was that? Ah can’t remember being covered in tree sap,” Applebloom said.

“I think Scoots is talking about the time we tried zip-lining. I could have sworn tree sap was more involved in our exploits though.”

“Nope, it was just the one time,” Scooteroll said into the table and lifted his face off of it, “and if there was any other time that happened to us, I have willfully forgotten such a time.”

Applebloom laughed and said, “Like the time you broke your scooter and-“

“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA- I can’t hear you!” Scooteroll shouted her down with a scared look on his face.

“Oh come on, that was really fu-“

“NO!”

“…But-“

“No Applebloom, you promised to never speak of that again!” At this point everypony in the bakery was staring at their table.

“I’ve got to hear this story just because of how Scooteroll is acting, but… maybe we should talk somewhere else? Ponies are starting to watch us,” Sweetie said waving nervously at the ponies looking at her.

“How about we never talk about that, but leave anyway because yeah, I’m getting uncomfortable too.”

“Can we take these cupcakes with us?” Applebloom asked.

“I’ll go get a box,” Sweetie said getting up and walking to the counter. Scooteroll looked at Applebloom and felt dread at the devious smile she was giving him.

“Ya broke yer scooter in half,” she said and covered her ears in preparation of the massive scream Scooteroll made a second later.

After getting their cupcakes boxed and getting more or less kicked out of Sugarcube Corner, the trio of ponies walked through the streets toward the park, with Sweetie Belle and cupcake box trotting happily in the center with Applebloom and Scooteroll on either side of her once again feeling uncomfortable.

‘Come on Scooteroll, are you a stallion or what? You have to find a way to break this atmosphere!’ Scooteroll wracked his mind for any kind of topic to talk about. “Hey Sweetie, what have you been up?”

“Huh?”

“I was just wondering what you’ve been doing since I last saw you.”

“Oh! Nothing really, just… singing and stuff.” Applebloom leaned closer to Sweetie and noticed a small discrepancy.

“Yer blushing.”

“What?!” Sweetie nearly dropped the cupcake box in shock and Scooteroll saw that she was blushing.

“Hey you are. Why is that?” he asked.

“I’m not blushing! My face is just hot.”

“Yeah, that kinda happens when you’re blushing.”

“Do ya have a crush on somepony or something?” Applebloom asked with a smile.

“No I don’t! How did we get to this topic from my singing?!” Sweetie took a cupcake from the box and took a bite of the ‘comfort food’ as Elusive calls them.

“Yer right, sorry. So, you sang in anything ah would have heard?” Sweetie shook her head and swallowed the cupcake.

“I don’t think so. I’ve mostly done small vocal roles for another artist.”

“Really, like who?” Scooteroll asked. Sweetie didn’t answer immediately, instead mumbling and coughing into her hoof. “…Yeah, that’s not entirely clear Sweetie. Can you try again?”

“…Vinhurndlyn.”

“Ah heard a v in there.”

“Vin…” Scooteroll’s eyes widened and his jaw practically dropped. “No way! You worked with Vinyl Scratch?!” Sweetie’s blush returned and Applebloom gave him a confused look.

“Who?”

“You know, DJ Pon-3?”

“Oh, ah heard of him. Doesn’t he help Pinkie with parties every now and then?”

“Heck yeah he does! What songs did you help him with Sweetie, I totally need to double check everything I have!”

“I don’t have any big roles in any of his songs. Can we please change the subject, this is really embarrassing!”

“I don’t see how, but alright. Can I have a cupcake?” Sweetie levitated a cupcake to Scooteroll who took it in his mouth and ate it on a single gulp. The three decided to take a short break, so they moved to the shade of a nearby tree. Scooteroll took perch on a branch while Applebloom and Sweetie Belle lay down where they could.

The park was fairly occupied at the moment; foals were playing nearby under the watchful eyes of their parents, the odd couple were sitting around enjoying the scenery with their partner, or just friends enjoying the day. Sweetie couldn’t help but sigh at the sight.

“I missed this town,” she said and gestured to the field with a hoof, “There’s just something that draws you here no matter where you go.”

“You’re a crappy poet Sweetie, but I have to agree,” Scooteroll said and adjusted his position on the branch. “I couldn’t get this place out of my mind for the past two years. I guess you never realize how much you miss your hometown until you come back to it huh?”

“Mhmm,” Applebloom agreed with a nod, “Ah’ve never been out of Ponyville for very long though.” The trio got started on finishing the cupcakes and generally making small talk for the next half hour. After a while Applebloom sighed and looked up at Scooteroll.

“Why are ya’ll up in the tree? Too uncomfortable to eat with us mares?” Scooteroll looked down and vowed not to give in to the earth pony’s teasing.

“It’s really comfortable to nap in a tree. Not like either of you would know anything about that.” His counter seemed to work as Applebloom and Sweetie Belle stood up, the former with an annoyed look on her face.

“Now don’t be like that,” Sweetie said and held up a cupcake in her magic, “There’s one cupcake left, and if you come down it’s yours.”

“Do you really expect that to work?” Scooteroll asked with the only reply being a smile from Sweetie that said, ‘yes, I do.’ Scooteroll sighed and rolled off the branch into a gentle glide down to the mares, flapping only once to align himself properly. The second he landed on the ground though, he heard a quiet snap.

“What was that?” He asked. The answer was revealed when a snare clasped around his hoof along with Sweetie’s and Applebloom’s and flung them into the air screaming and holding onto each other. They shot over several ponies and almost hit a pegasus during their out of control spin until they landed in the branches of a tree and fell down to the ground in a pile.

“Ugh, is everyone ok?” Applebloom asked once she regained her sense.

“I’m fine,” Sweetie said dazedly, “why are there so many stars out?”

“Somepony has their hoof on my wing. Whoever that is please move it,” Scooteroll said.

“Ah can’t really move off of anyone. Ah think ah’m stuck.” Applebloom tried to untangle herself from the others, which failed and only seemed to make the situation worse. She soon saw exactly why it was so hard to escape. “We… seem to be covered in tree sap.”

“Are you serious?!” Scooteroll shouted angrily and pounded his head into the ground, “I thought we were past this years ago!”

“Who set that snare anyway?”

“Aha! The trap I set this morning worked! Does my genius know no bounds?!” The excitable mare cackled madly in joy while her daughter stared in confusion.

“Why did you set that mom?” the daughter asked. He mom simply laughed and patted her on the back.

“Well Muffin, some ponies are really stubborn when it comes to ponies they love and more often than not they need an extra little push to get things going.”

“Like with you and Carrot Curl?”

“Yes, but with less tricky dating tactics and more traps and tree sap. Because what better way is there to bring ponies together than tree sap?”

“Well, I can think of a bunch of different ways that wouldn’t harm anypony,” the daughter replied, “and what if they had sat under a different tree?” Her mother laughed and stared into her eyes.

“Oh Muffin, nopony escapes my wrath.” Dinky’s ears flattened and she backed away from her mother.

“Um, ok mom. Maybe we should disarm any more traps you may have set?”

“Good idea Muffin!” Ditzy nodded and turned to the snare hanging from the tree and saluted saying, “Rest in peace Henry the eighth, you’ve done your duty well.”

“Henry the eighth?”

“I cannot believe this. Covered in sap again!”

“Ah quit your whining Scooteroll, we can get this cleaned off.”

“Would this be a good time to mention I had a reservation at the spa? If you’re alright with getting clean there, then-“

“If it gets me clean, then I don’t care. I am so over tree sap,” Scooteroll said very bitterly.

“Ah have no objections, since ah’m not too keen on sap either,” Applebloom said.

“Then it’s settled, to the spa!” Sweetie shouted enthusiastically and took a single step, only to drag the other crusaders down into another pile.

To say that the walk to the spa was difficult and embarrassing for the former crusaders would be an understatement. Everypony they passed stared at them curiously but seemed to shrug it off given who they were. They also had to coordinate their steps near perfectly to keep from falling, which they constantly failed at. By the time they reached the spa, they were a lot dirtier than they were when they started, and definitely made for a sight for the Pelo when they walked in.

“Um… hello,” Sweetie said nervously with a wave, “I don’t suppose you can squeeze my friends in with me?”

“Sweetie Belle, yes?” Pelo asked flipping through the appointment book in front of him.

“Y-yes, you know… Elusive’s younger sister?”

“I know who you are, and yes we can fit your friends in.” Pelo walked away from the front counter and walked to a door leading to the back and shouted, “Sister, we have a challenge today!”

“Excellent, bring them back here!” answered a voice from the back, no doubt Pelo’s twin. Pelo motioned for the trio to follow him back, which they did in an incredibly clumsy fashion. By some miracle, they had made it to the main bath without any major tripping incidents.

“Ok, now please get in the bath,” Pelo said pointing to the bath that his sister was currently preparing. The trio entered the bath and already felt the sap dislodge from their coats. Scooteroll didn’t waste any time in pulling away from the mares and toward his own corner of the bath.

“Ah, this is heavenly,” Sweetie sighed sinking into the waters. Applebloom removed her bandanna and placed it to the side of the bath. “I understand why Elusive is so keen on going to the spa.”

“Ah’m not a particularly big fan,” Applebloom said quietly.

“Well, just try to enjoy it. You and Scoots don’t have to stay any longer than you need to.”

“Ah know, and thanks for letting us come along with you.”

“I hate sap!” Scooteroll screamed as Pelo washed some sap out of his mane.

“…At least he’s enjoying himself.” Sweetie looked between Applebloom and Scooteroll and once she realized the situation she had unintentionally set up, she smiled deviously as a plan started to form in her head. Unfortunately, Applebloom noticed this.

“What was that?!” she asked.

“What was what? I didn’t do anything,” Sweetie defended.

“Yes you did! You made the face!”

“The face?”

“Did she make her planning face?” Scooteroll asked.

“Yes she did!”

“I’m not planning anything, I just thought of something funny that happened earlier.”

“Ah think that’s a lie. What are you pla-“

“Pardon me,” Lotus said from next to Sweetie Belle, “but are any of you going to be interested in any extended treatment?”

“What? Uh, no thanks,” Applebloom said.

“I’m fine,” Scooteroll said none too glad that Pelo stopped scrubbing his mane.

“Of course, that sounds lovely,” Sweetie said getting out of the bath.

“What?!” Scooteroll and Applebloom both shouted.

“Oh don’t worry about me guys, you can go ahead and leave when you’re done here. I’ll find you later ok?” Sweetie gave them both a wink and walked further into the spa with both of the spa ponies, leaving behind a very baffled Applebloom and Scooteroll.

“Well…” Applebloom started.

“Yep, we just got duped.” Scooteroll said and sank into the water looking anywhere but at Applebloom. Once he was sure that they would be sitting there in awkward silence, he decided to continue cleaning up and started preening his feathers. He glanced over and saw Applebloom looking away blushing, something he remembered her doing all the time back when they were dating.

“Ya know, ah think it’s a good thing she did that. We’ve been avoiding the subject since we met up.”

Scooteroll stopped preening to sigh and say, “I know. You can’t exactly bring something like that up without making things incredibly awkward.”

“But we’re gonna have to eventually.”

“Just not somewhere where ponies can eavesdrop.”

“Ah think ah know how to solve that. Ya remember where the clubhouse is?”

“Of course I do, I’d never forget where it is.”

“Good, be there at seven and we can talk then. Ok?”

“Alright, I’ll see you then.” Applebloom nodded and got out of the bath.

“Thanks Scoot. Ah’m gonna go now, so… you finish what you were doing there.” Applebloom grabbed her bandana and walked out as fast as she could.

“Preening is normal for pegasi and it’s natural for couples to help! It was normal to ask!” Scooteroll shouted after her.

When Scooteroll had finished cleaning, he left the spa and started killing time. Unfortunately that turned out to be near impossible since Applebloom started taking center stage in his thoughts again. He kept thinking of red hair against his face and how warm she felt hugging him. He aimlessly took another tour of the town and napped on a cloud until the meet up time rolled around.

‘Better get going. Thank Celestia for flight.’ He took off towards Sweet Apple Acres, relying mostly on memory to find the treehouse. He spared a glance up to the stars and, while not enamored by them, at least he appreciated their beauty. When he returned his attention to the ground in time to find he was flying over the clubhouse and brought himself down for a quick landing.

“Wow, this place doesn’t look like it aged at all,” he commented on seeing the clubhouse. As a matter of fact it looked better than when he was a kid, as evidenced by the fresh paint job and what seemed to have several additions. Scooteroll had a good idea who was responsible for this.

“Howdy there Scoot.” Scooteroll flinched and looked back at Applebloom, marveling at how sneaky she could be when she wanted to be. “Ah’m surprised that you actually came.”

“Of course I came,” Scooteroll said hiding the offense he felt and turned back to the clubhouse. “Man this place brings back memories.”

“Eeyup. Ah’ve actually been here more often lately since the new Crusaders took it over.”

“W-wait what? Did you say ‘new’ Crusaders?”

“Eeyup, Shimmering Dawn and a couple other foals around town have become the new Cutie Mark Crusaders.” The horror Scooteroll felt at that moment must have been easily shown since Applebloom rolled her eyes and added, “Don’t worry, they haven’t caused any severe property damage. They’re under stricter rules than we were.”

“Oh thank god,” Scooteroll sighed and shook his head, “I’d hate for Dawn to get hurt.” Applebloom laughed and smiled for the first time since she appeared, which Scooteroll was happy to return. Applebloom then walked past him and started up the ramp stopping halfway to look back at Scooteroll.

“Ye coming?” she asked and trotted the rest of the way up the ramp.

“Oh yeah, coming,” Scooteroll said and flew up to the door and followed Applebloom inside. Applebloom shut the door behind him and walked to a beanbag in the corner while Scooteroll stood astounded by the amount of paper on the walls and floors. He had little doubt that the new crusaders were busy in recent times. Just out of curiosity he picked up a random paper and read it over.

“Sorry about the mess, you know how foals are,” Applebloom said sitting down on the beanbag.

“It’s fine, don’t worry about it. ‘Cutie Mark Crusader tomb raiders?’ Didn’t we do that once?”

“Ah think it was actually treasure hunters.” Scooteroll gave a small grunt, put the paper back where it came from, and sat on another beanbag. The awkwardness that followed them all day reclaimed the atmosphere until Scooteroll sighed.

“We can’t keep dodging the issue anymore huh?” he asked.

“Nope,” Applebloom said and sighed as well, adjusting her bandana slightly, “Ah just don’t know where to start.”

“I’m sorry.” Applebloom flinched at the suddenness of the apology and couldn’t speak as Scooteroll continued. “You know, for leaving and all that.”

“Ya don’t have to be. Ah mean, ya’ll wouldn’t have left if ah hadn’t-“

“If you hadn’t done what you’ve always done since we were foals. In hindsight, the whole thing was one of your least elaborate pranks.”

“Least elaborate? What’s that supposed to mean?”

“I mean it’s not to the same level as the letter incident. You know what I mean, so don’t play dumb.” Applebloom blushed lightly and looked at the floor.

“…It was supposed to be a joke, ya know.”

“And I can see that now. Leaving Ponyville was honestly one of the worst decisions I’ve made. I’m sure nopony has ever had such a meltdown over a joke before.”

“…Still, ah’m sorry about that. Is there some way ah can make it up to you?”

“Honestly, no.” Scooteroll sank a bit lower into his bag and sighed, “I was angry for maybe a year, but after that I just got bogged down in tedium. Manehattan really is a boring city when you’re by yourself.” The two ponies fell into silence again and Applebloom scooted her bag closer to Scooteroll.

“Ya’ll really did freak out horribly, ya know. It’s kind of funny in hindsight.”

“Ugh, don’t remind me. And everything seems funny in hindsight, no matter how bad it was at the time. I’m sure you remember when we tried to hook up Red Gala and Cheerilee?”

“Yep, and we had to do all of Gala’s chores because of it. And ah still say it made sense at the time.”

“Yeah, it did.” Scooteroll said and scooted closer to Applebloom. “So just so we’re clear, we’re both agreed that we start over on this right?”

“No,” Applebloom said and got up, “we ain’t starting over.”

“…Why?”

“Simple, we already got our Cutie Marks, so we can’t spend a few years doing insane tasks to get them.” Applebloom set a hoof on Scooteroll’s and asked, “How ‘bout we just go back to what we were like before our little scuffle?”

“Um… friends or more than friends?” Applebloom smiled deviously, pushed Scooteroll back, and sat on his lap.

“Ah’m fine with more than friends,” she said wrapping her arms around his neck and started leaning toward him. Scooteroll blushed at how close she was getting and found his body was moving in its own when his arms wrapped around her torso and closed the remaining distance to kiss her.

The second their lips made contact, it felt like a floodgate burst open as they hugged each other as close as possible and quickly escalated into as heated a kiss as they’ve had. Scooteroll licked Applebloom’s lips and immediately felt her tongue invade his mouth and she pushed her chest hard against his. They soon broke for air and pressed their foreheads together. Applebloom licked her lips as Scooteroll started rubbing her back slowly.

“Ah missed that,” she said quietly.

“Yeah, all those dreams I’ve been having lately don’t measure up to this.” Applebloom smiled and snuggled against Scooteroll, more than content to just fall asleep right there. Even so, there was one question that stuck with her.

“Ah don’t suppose there’s a chance you can move back here?” she asked. Scooteroll nuzzled the top of her head and thought for a moment.

“I’m honestly not sure. Even if I could, it would take a while to get all my stuff together. I just don’t know right now.”

“Alright, thanks for telling me.” Applebloom cuddled against the pegasus and shut her eyes, an idea already forming in her head.

The next two days were a blur for Scooteroll and Applebloom, who spent most of the time catching up with each other and Sweetie Belle, although the former involved more making out than actual talking. Sweetie Belle was probably the most ecstatic when she found the two of them talking like normal ponies.

“Wow, when did you two get close again?” she asked when she stumbled on them eating lunch. Applebloom and Scooteroll shared a quick look as Sweetie sat at the table.

“A little bit after you decided to ditch us at the spa,” Scooteroll said.

“I didn’t ditch you! I simply released you to enjoy the rest of your day in your own way while I enjoyed it in my own way.”

“So… ya ditched us.” Applebloom deadpanned.

“Oh hush, me leaving you alone got you to be friends again, so why complain about it?”

“I’m not complaining, but you still ditched us.”

“Whatever, did you two want to do something besides talk about how I supposedly left you alone for an extended period of time?” As it turned out, most of the conversation afterward was almost entirely of teasing Sweetie about that. Despite that, Sweetie was smiling the whole time at how her nonexistent plan worked.

Unfortunately, Scooteroll said he had to go back to Manehattan soon and started packing his things for when he had to go. Applebloom had mostly been quiet the whole time, which worried Scooteroll since she was only like that if she was either really depressed or had something going on in her head. He didn’t really let it get to him; after all, Applebloom was one of the strongest mares he knew.

Once he had his things packed and was on his way out of his house to say his goodbyes, he came across a sight he didn’t think to see: Applebloom kissing him with a pair of saddlebags.

“Howdy Scoot. Bet yer wondering what ah’m doing here huh?” she asked with a large smile that immediately set off Scooteroll’s alarm bells.

“I… I guess? I was actually on my way to say bye to everypony before I go back to Manehattan.” Despite what he thought she would react, her smile actually grew wider.

“Funny you should mention that, since ah’m planning on coming with ya.” Scooteroll’s eyes widened at that and he involuntarily took a step back.

“W-what?” was all he could get out.

“Maybe ah should explain a little. You see, ah talked with Applejack and Gala a bit yesterday, and they agreed after some discussion that ah should try my hoof at selling some product on my own in Manehattan. So ah put some stuff together real quick so ah could come with you today.” Scooteroll stared at the mare’s grin and felt incredibly uneasy.

“You can’t be serious. Why would you suddenly decide on that so suddenly?”

“It’s been in the works for a while, so it’s not as sudden as ya think. Besides, would you really live with yourself knowing ah could get lost in the big, scary city?”

‘Dammit, she’s got me and she knows it! Curse her and her mastermind tactics!’ “No, I guess I couldn’t. I just wish you would have given me a little more warning about this.” Scooteroll shut the door to his house and started trotting down the road with Applebloom next to him.

“Look at it this way, now you get to spend more time with me.” Scooteroll caught that little grin of hers and he was still certain she was hiding something. For now, he would let it sit and hopefully she’ll slip up.

“Hey Scoots, Applebloom!” A nearby Sweetie Belle shouted and made her way over to the pair, “what’s with the saddlebags? You shopping or something?”

“Well, no. Sorry about this Sweetie Belle, but I gotta get back to Manehattan today and Applebloom seemed to have made some kind of deal with her sisters to sell cider or something in the same city.”

“Aw, you’re leaving already? You’ve only been here for a few days.”

“And ah’m not selling cider,” Applebloom added, “and it ain’t cider season anyway.”

“Whatever you say. So I apparently been drafted to keep her safe while she’s over there.”

“Aww, that’s so sweet of you!” Sweetie trotted over and pulled her friends into an tight hug, “I am so happy you two got back together! Do you know how awkward it is to be a mutual friend to a couple that broke up?”

“Sweetie, I can’t breathe!” Applebloom forced out while struggling against Sweetie’s arms.

“Don’t ruin the moment Applebloom.” Sweetie Belle very well could have kept the hug going forever, but they were fortunately saved by Shimmering Dawn and her father before they could suffocate.

“You might want to be careful there Sweetie Belle, they’re looking a little blue there,” Rainbow said poking Scooteroll.

“Oh fine, I’ll break the hug of friendship,” Sweetie said and reluctantly let go of her friends, who gratefully started to take deep breaths.

“Thanks Rainbow Blitz, you saved us!” Scooteroll said once he got enough breath to talk.

“It’s no problem squirt. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of a death hug. Ain’t that right Dawn?” The filly giggled as Rainbow rubbed the top of her head and bounced over to Scooteroll.

“So whatcha doing Scooteroll? Daddy was just about to take me flying when we saw you getting a… as… uh…” Dawn stuck her tongue out as she tried to pronounce something.

“Assaulted?” Scooteroll offered and ignored the dirty look Sweetie Belle gave him.

“That’s it! Can you come watch me fly? I’m getting better every time!”

“Really? Well isn’t that the most rotten set of timing ever.” The smile dropped off Dawn’s face and she turned to her father.

“Let me guess, you gotta go back to Manehattan?” Rainbow asked. Scooteroll nodded, not wanting to look his idol in the eyes.

“You’re leaving again?” Dawn asked walking to look Scooteroll in the eyes.

“Yes, but I’ll come back. I’m not planning on staying away as long as last time.” Scooteroll knelt down to be eye level with Dawn.

“When will you be back? I really want to show you how my flying’s been going.” Scooteroll didn’t know how to answer that and when he looked back at Applebloom she only offered a shrug.

“How about in two weeks?” Scooteroll finally suggested which brought a smile to Dawn’s face, “and if I can’t make it then, then I’ll definitely be here the week after.”

“You promise?” Dawn asked holding a hoof out.

“I promise,” Scooteroll said and bumped hooves with Dawn. She laughed in an excitable manner and started hopping around Scooteroll.

“Hopefully I’ll have some free time then,” Rainbow said and wrapped an arm around Scooteroll, “you and I have a lot of catching up to do.”

“Uh, yeah, that’d be great.” Scooteroll laughed and rubbed his mane nervously.

“Stallions,” Sweetie Belle commented with a roll of the eyes, “I have some errands to run. I’ll try and visit next time I’m in Manehattan, ok Scoots?”

“Sure, that sounds good.” Scooteroll pulled away from Rainbow and walked over to hug Sweetie. “Take care ok?”

“You too,” Sweetie returned and broke the hug to go give Applebloom one. While doing so, she whispered, “selling product huh?” into Applebloom’s ear.

“Eeyup,” Applebloom whispered back.

“Well, good luck with that,” Sweetie said pulling away and giving Applebloom a wink. Applebloom pretended not to notice that and waved at Sweetie as she trotted away.

“Come on Dawn, your mother is waiting for us. You know how she gets when we’re late,” Rainbow said spreading his wings.

“Coming Daddy!” Dawn shouted and quickly gave Scooteroll a hug. “Bye Scooteroll!” she said and ran to her father. She managed to fly onto his back so he could take off. Scooteroll waved the two off and turned back to Applebloom.

“Two weeks huh? How are ya ever going to keep that on your mind?” she asked with a smile.

“I’m not that bad at keeping a schedule. Now come on, you’re going to miss your train if you wait too long.” Scooteroll said and started trotting to the train station with Applebloom by his side.

“What, you’re not coming with me?”

“I never said that.” Scooteroll draped a wing over Applebloom’s back and pulled her close.

“Good, ‘cause ah’d kick your flank if ya did.” Scooteroll chuckled at that, with half of him already dreading what he got himself into again.

Despite Scooteroll’s reservations about train travel, he found the ride to Manehattan to be enjoyable. This was due in no small part to the sleeping mare leaning against him for most of the ride. He was very close to falling asleep himself until he saw the lights of Manhattan growing brighter on the horizon.

“Hey Applebloom, wake up,” he whispered and shook the earth pony gently.

“Five more minutes, Granny,” Applebloom mumbled.

“Sorry Bloom, you gotta wake up. You can sleep when you get to town.” Applebloom groaned and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes.

“Are we there yet?” she asked and looked out of the window.

“Just about. Where are you staying here anyway?”

“Well, ah do know a friend that may let me stay with him,” she said and looked at Scooteroll expectantly.

“…alright fine, you can stay with me while you’re here.” Scooteroll sighed and shook his head as Applebloom kissed him on the cheek.

“Thanks Scoot,” Applebloom said and nuzzled against Scooteroll.

The rest of the ride passed in relative peace. When they left the train Applebloom couldn’t help but gaze around the city as she followed Scooteroll. They got a small dinner from a stand on the way to Scooteroll’s apartment.

“So where is everything? The market and the like?” Applebloom asked once she grew bored of sightseeing.

“I actually don’t really know, I usually buy my food at a grocery store,” Scooteroll said. “I guess we can look around for one later, but right now I want to go home and go to bed.” Applebloom nodded in agreement. At the most, it took about ten minute of walking to get to his apartment, and when they got there Applebloom was slightly less than impressed with his average abode.

“This is kind of… lacking ain’t it?” she asked once she saw the inside.

“It’s affordable, which is a miracle in this city,” Scooteroll replied and shut the door behind them and walked to a table to set his bags down. “Anyway, go ahead and make yourself at home. I’m a bit short on beds though, so we’ll have to figure something out.”

“Don’t worry, ah have an idea of what do,” Applebloom said quietly locking the door and setting her bags down.

“I bet you do. So why did you really come with me Applebloom?” he turned to Applebloom who had an innocent grin as she walked toward him.

“Come on Scoot, do ya really have to assume ah have some higher goal?”

“Because I know you, so what are you planning?” Applebloom just grabbed one of Scooteroll’s hooves and tugged him over to the couch.

“Did ya really think ya could just wander back in my life after two years, then sweep me off my hooves, and ah’d just let you go again?” Scooteroll replied by kissing Applebloom and falling onto the couch with her on top of him. After a minute of gentle kissing they pulled away from each other to catch their breaths. “Ah tricked ya,” Applebloom whispered into Scooteroll’s ear.

“I figured. I take it the whole ‘selling stuff’ thing was an excuse to follow me here?”

“Nah, that’s a side bonus. Ah just wanted to try livin’ with ya for a bit. We are old enough after all.”

“Does your family know about this?”

“What do you think? They said ah’m a grown mare and I can do what ah think is right, though ah still have to with harvest and the like. That’s a given though.”

“So, what you’re really going to try living here? It’s kind of hard living here you know.”

“Well ain’t it better to split it with somepony else? It’s no use trying to change my mind on this; you’re stuck with me, whether you like it or not.”

“There’s that Apple stubbornness. I really wish you would be straight with me on these things instead of-“

“Yadda yadda yadda,” Applebloom interrupted and kissed the colt under her again. She really did miss doing this, along with the feel of his lips, his hot breath, and his hooves running along her back. Several minutes passed with them like this, just holding each other and kissing with the occasional short break, until the sun was noticeably on its descent. “So, bed huh?”

“Maybe a shower first. I could use one right now,” Scooteroll replied and tried to move Applebloom off of him.

“Would you mind if ah joined you?” the question would have knocked Scooteroll flat if he wasn’t already lying down.

“W-what?!”

“Don’t act all embarrassed. We took a bath together a few days ago.”

“That was at a public spa!”

“And do ah need to remind you that we’ve done much worse than take a shower together in the past?”

‘Does she have to bring something like that up?!’ Scooteroll sighed and pushed Applebloom off of him. “Fine, just be careful where you step ok?” Not exactly what he wanted to say, but good enough for now. He got off the couch and walked to his bedroom with Applebloom in tow, and from there to the bathroom. Applebloom shut the door behind her and started undoing the braids in her mane and tail (a small habit she picked up from Applejack) before moving on to her bandana while Scooteroll took a couple towels out and set them on the sink. He turned to her and was about to say something when Applebloom suddenly leaped at him and kissed him, pushing him onto his hind legs and back into the counter in the process.

“Jeez Bloom, can’t you wait until we’re in the shower before you do stuff like that?” he asked slightly annoyed.

“Nope,” was her answer followed by a kiss on the cheek.

“Just get in.” Applebloom laughed and followed Scooteroll into the shower. He seemed really nervous as he turned the water on and sat down to let the water run over him. He also tensed up when Applebloom hugged him from behind, which she definitely noticed.

“Wow, you really are nervous huh?” she asked rubbing his chest softly. He shivered ever so slightly and his wings unfolded a little. “First time taking a shower with a mare huh?”

“Stop making fun of me when you’re in the same boat as me,” Scooteroll complained and flinched when his wings touched Applebloom’s arms.

“Sorry, you’re just cute when you’re nervous.” Applebloom leaned over his shoulder and drew him into another kiss. Scooteroll gladly reciprocated, turning around so he could get a better angle, and pushed her onto the floor. The water matted down their coats and manes, though neither of them cared lost in the moment as they were. They deepened the kiss after a moment, their tongues dancing around their partner’s and their hooves caressing and holding each other.

Applebloom broke the kiss, a small bridge of saliva trailing behind, and said, “So are you gonna clean me, or am ah gonna do that myself?”

“I’m ok with either option, though what do you want?” Applebloom didn’t attempt to move at Scooteroll’s question, which was enough answer for him. He pushed himself off of her and grabbed a bottle of shampoo while looking the mare over. Applebloom was giving him this sultry sort of look, some loose strands of hair falling in front of her eyes, and at least had the decency to roll on her stomach for him.

Scooteroll leaned over her and squirted some shampoo on her back and started rubbing it all over her coat. This simple task was immediately compounded when Applebloom roughly pressed her hind quarters against his crotch and wiggled it ever so slightly. Scooteroll’s mind blanked for a moment before shaking it away as just an accident and continued cleaning Applebloom’s coat.

“Wow Scoots, you musta really missed me,” Applebloom commented and pressed harder against Scooteroll, where he immediately realized how hard he was getting and that it was pressed against the mare underneath him.

“Bloom, what are you doing?” Scooteroll asked subconsciously pressing harder against the mare.

“Ah’m not doin’ anything,” she answered giving him the same ‘I tricked you’ smile she always gave him, “but you know ah’d be more than happy to oblige you on anything you wanted.” Scooteroll’s wings flared fully and he blushed furiously, all signs that she had him.

“I can’t believe you’re actually going there. You work fast.”

“Too forward for ya?” she asked pulling away just slightly.

“Let’s at least get clean before you do anything like that.” A small part of Scooteroll’s brain was screaming at him for saying that, especially when Applebloom frowned and sat down with her back to his chest so he could finish cleaning her coat.

“Ah wanna do your coat after you’re done,” Applebloom said and gasped slightly as Scooteroll started lathering her chest.

“Sure Bloom, and your mane?” Scooteroll asked eyeing a flicking ear.

“It’s fine for now. Just- ah!” Applebloom stiffened when Scooteroll licked and nibbled one of her ears while rubbing up and down her chest. Applebloom leaned back into Scooteroll and grabbed one of his hooves and pulled it down to her nethers. Scooteroll got the message and started to slowly tease her folds and enjoying the moans she gave off. One of her own hooves joined Scooteroll’s and pressed it ever so slightly into her.

“Ah Scoot!” Applebloom moaned and pressed as hard as she could while Scooteroll rocked his hoof up and down inside of her. He then released her ear and positioned Applebloom in the shower stream to wash the suds off.

“Alright Applebloom, you’re clean now. I guess it’s my turn?” Scooteroll asked and put his hoof back on her chest. Applebloom then turned around and scooted close to Scooteroll and wrapped her arms around his neck.

“Yeah, it is your turn,” she said with a very noticeable blush and grinded against Scooteroll’s now rehardening erection. “Quick question though, ya still hate oral right?”

“Yes, so don’t even ask,” Scooteroll replied flatly with thinly veiled anger.

“Just making sure.” Applebloom slid up Scooteroll’s member and ever so slowly impaled herself on it. The both of them let out pleasurable groan and Scooteroll grabbed Applebloom’s flanks to help guide her inch by inch. Applebloom could feel her nerves firing at a thousand paces once Scooteroll was fully hilted inside of her. She crossed her neck with Scooteroll’s and shivered in pleasure as the water fell over them and Scooteroll rubbed her back.

“Ah missed you Scoot,” Applebloom whispered and bit Scooteroll’s neck.

“I missed you too,” Scooteroll said and nuzzled Applebloom’s wet coat, “and you want to know something else?” Applebloom emitted a questioning groan, which caused Scooteroll to laugh and kiss her neck. “I love you. I don’t think I’ve said that for a while.”

Applebloom pulled away from Scooteroll and said, “Ah love you too,” and licked his lips before kissing him, which was returned with equal energy. Scooteroll started thrusting into Applebloom, releasing a moan from Applebloom and caused her to clench around him and begin moving up and down along him. She broke the kiss in order to moan loudly and start saying lust fueled nothings into his ear. After a minute of drinking in the mare riding him, with all the kissing and excitement that comes with that, Scooteroll finally had to ask the question.

“Hey Applebloom, can you start with cleaning me?”

“What? Oh sure, just don’t stop ok?” Scooteroll nodded and Applebloom blindly searched for the discarded shampoo bottle and, once she found it, pushed Scooteroll onto his back and squirted some onto his chest. She didn’t stop lifting herself along the stiffness inside her as she attempted to lather his chest. “Is that good?” she asked once she was sure it was lathered well enough.

“Yeah and…” Scooteroll paused to grab Applebloom’s flanks and bring them down all the way onto him, “don’t forget my wings.”

“R-right.” Applebloom slowly took a wing in hoof, causing Scooteroll to hiss and shift a little inside her. “Ah~! That felt amazing Scoot, do that again.” Scooteroll paused for a moment and imitated the action, causing another groan to emanate from the earth pony. He smiled and started grinding slowly inside her, the sensation increasing the more he did it.

Applebloom was in ecstasy, her mind slowly clouding from pleasure as she neared climax. She shook her head to force herself back to the task at hand, taking the shampoo bottle with her free hoof and squirting some onto the feathers and lathering it as best she could. Due to the sensitive nature of pegasus wings, Scooteroll started to increase the pace of his grinding while occasionally lifting Applebloom and bringing her back down. That didn’t help with Applebloom’s state of mind and she only just finished lathering the wing before she gave into the waves of pleasure wracking her body.

“Ah can’t take more Scoot, ah’m gonna burst!” she shouted and clenched her hind legs as tight as she could.

“I know. I…” Scooteroll moaned loudly and repositioned his hooves onto Applebloom’s chest, “Can you get off real quick?”

“What, why? Just give me a minute and ah-“

“Just do it, I promise you’ll love it.” Applebloom stared into Scooteroll’s eyes for a moment before lifting herself slowly off of him, suddenly feeling really empty without his member filling her. “Ok, now lean against the wall,” Scooteroll instructed, giving Applebloom an idea as to what he wanted.

“A-alright,” she said and following the instructions facing away from Scooteroll. A slight creep of embarrassment flicked through her as she moved her tail away to fully present herself to the pegasus. She waited a moment and felt hooves on her flanks and an immediate fullness as Scooteroll penetrated her to the hilt again. She gasped at the feeling which fell away to soft moans as Scooteroll wrapped his arms around her lower torso and pulled out until only the tip remained before pushing back in.

“Ugh, you’re really tight Bloom,” Scooteroll whispered and started increasing his pace.

“Ah, don’t stop Scoot!~” Applebloom yelled feeling her stomach clench tightly, “ah’m real close!”

“Me too!” he shouted and quickened his pace further, feeling pressure building up in his loins. He laid his chest on Applebloom’s back and had enough rational thought to ask, “Do you want it in or out?”

“Ah don’t care, just finish what ya started!” Scooteroll didn’t know how to take that, but he didn’t have much time to decide since Applebloom chose that moment to climax. She screamed loudly and clenched around Scooteroll tighter than ever and coating his member with fluids. He was now only a few thrust away from his own climax.

He had only a couple seconds to make his choice, and he made it. He thrusted as deeply as he could before climaxing, his own pleasured screams joining Applebloom’s. He spilled burst after burst of his seed into Applebloom until everything came to a standstill.

The two of them were breathing heavily, their weight supported by the wall, and Scooteroll pulled out of Applebloom and carefully sat the mare on the ground. He sat down as well and started to tiredly wash the shampoo of his wings.

“That felt amazing,” Applebloom said turning to Scooteroll with her hind legs crossed, “So much better than our first time.”

“Heh, you got that right,” Scooteroll agreed and started straightening some feathers on his wings, “I’ll be with you in a second, gotta finish cleaning and all that.”

“That’s alright.” Applebloom sat there smiling at Scooteroll until he finished cleaning and turned the shower off. “You mind if ah sleep with you tonight?” she asked standing up shakily.

“Of course not. It’d be a little weird if I couldn’t sleep with my girlfriend.” Scooteroll smirked lightly at Applebloom, who smiled and kissed him. They exited the shower and started toweling each other off, sharing more than a few kisses along the way. Once they were dry they left the bathroom and walked over to the bed.

“Pony pile!” Applebloom suddenly shouted and tackled Scooteroll onto the bed. The ensuing tussle lasted for almost half a minute before ending in a stalemate, mostly because both ponies were exhausted from the shower session. They laughed quietly in their embrace and shared a couple more loving kisses as they waited for sleep to overtake them.

“Ah love you Scoot,” Applebloom said feeling her eyes slowly shut.

“I love you too. I always have, and I’m really sorry about all that’s happened between us,” Scooteroll replied and felt Applebloom’s lips on his again.

“No more apologies about that,” she whispered in between several kisses, “if ya ever want to say sorry again, just kiss me. It’ll mean more that way.” Scooteroll laughed quietly and hugged Applebloom tightly.

“There are going to be a lot of kisses in your future,” he said closing his eyes.

“Ah’ll enjoy every one of them.” Applebloom gave Scooteroll one last kiss before drifting asleep, the soft sounds of the city serving as their lullabies.