The Curious Tale of Dr Shine and Ms Sparkle.

“Are you really sure about this Dusk?” My older brother asked worried, “I mean this is sudden even for you...” I shook my head at Shining’s protests.

“Look,” I started, “I want to see where this goes Shining, Mac’s the only pony who won’t freak out when I change. After everything we’ve been through I want to give him a chance.”

“Look Dusk it’s not that I don’t trust you or him for that matter.” Shining continued, “I just don’t want you to get hurt by all this.”

“I appreciate your concern Shining, really I do but I need to be able to make these decisions for myself.” I replied back, “My life is taking a major turn even if I don’t want it to...I’m as much a mare as Twilight is...now could you please give me some privacy.” Shining nodded and left the room, I sighed he means well but I think he’s too overprotective of me sometimes.

I stripped down and looked at myself in the mirror, I frowned at the presence of my stallionhood...It just seemed out of place on my body now. I put on some black lace panties, making sure to tuck and adjust myself properly. I looked again in the mirror and was slightly happier that it wasn’t obvious there was something between my legs.

Maybe it was Twilight’s influence or just a side effect from the transformations, but I felt happier and I couldn’t really place why. In the mirror stood a young mare in nothing more than black lace panties, not Twilight...but my normal reflection. I noticed my chest and sighed.

“Shining’s going to flip his lid when he sees me when I’m ready.” I muttered to myself. I put on a strapless bra, at least this way if Twilight decides to come out I’ll won’t break the bra when she busts out of it. A garter belt and stockings came next.

“I wonder what Mac’s got in mind.” I muttered to myself, I silently wished that I wouldn’t change tonight, if anything just this one night. I did my make up, I made sure to bring out my eyes with eyeliner, eyeshadow and mascara. The eyeshadow was a darker shade of lavender than my fur was, and I put the finishing touches with some lip gloss.

“I really wonder what I should do about my mane...” I debated for a moment, and couldn’t help but laugh,“Never in all my life did i think i'd ask myself that." I suppose you could say I was lucky, I mean how many stallions could say they get to experience stuff like this? I stopped laughing, could I really call myself a stallion after everything that’s happened?

I looked hard at the reflection in the mirror, was I really the same Dusk from before the accident. Maybe I’ll get my answer in the near future, maybe I’ll never know but I’ll be sure to live my life regardless and take it day by day.

I decided to style my mane in the same way I did yesterday, and I put on a black choker with a silver star hanging off it.

Mac was greeted by Shining Armor, who eyed him up, Cadance and Spike only shook their heads at Shining being the overprotective brother. Spike didn’t quite understand what was going on, he wondered if Mac and Dusk was just going to hang out at a bar or something. He hoped he didn’t have to worry about Twilight making an appearance tonight.

“Geez Shining I don’t get why you’re making such a big fuss about all this.” Spike commented on the antics of his older adoptive brother.

“You’ll see when Dusk comes down Spike.” Cadance spoke for her husband.

Mac meanwhile just raised a brow at Shining, he couldn’t blame Shining. Mac mused he’d probably do the same thing when Applebloom starts dating, that is if AJ doesn’t beat him there first.

Mac himself was dressed in a black shirt, dress trousers, shoes and a matching jacket with small silver apple shaped cuff links on the sleeves. The shirt was unbuttoned at the collar and he had tamed his normally wild mane somewhat.

Shining was about to say something, when everyone in the room heard the soft clicking of heels on wood. Everyone looked at me slack jawed, I guess they were expecting something else.

I blushed a little as I walked down the stairs, I was dressed in a strapless black dress with matching heels and shawl to keep me warm during the late hours of the evening.

“...” Mac was rendered speechless, I giggled a bit I guess I did something right if I rendered the normally stoic farmer speechless.

“So...what do you all think?” I asked embarrassed at all the attention.

“By the stars...are you really my little brother?” Shining commented, I tried not to frown at the comment, he didn’t mean it in a bad way after all. I heard Cadance mutter something about being tempted about something, but I couldn’t hear exactly by what.

“D-Dusk...w-why...? Why are you dressed like that?” Spike finally snapped from his stupor.

“I’m going on a date Spike.” I answered the young dragon simply, “You don’t have a problem with that do you? I mean I’m certainly old enough to decide who I want to date, doesn’t a mare like myself have that right?” Spike just looked at me even more confused.

“No I suppose not Twilight.” Spike replied.

“My name is Dusk, Spike.” I corrected, “It’s just me tonight...I hope.” This seemed to worry Cadance and Shining somewhat, I kind of knew it would the second I said it but it really couldn’t be helped. I gave Mac a quick kiss on the cheek and a small warm smile. “So...what do you have in mind for tonight, Mac?”

“Nothin’ too fancy, Ah kinda figured you’d want to go somewhere to relax a little.” Mac explained, “Maybe a bite to eat too.”

“Well lead on.” I smiled, and took his arm as we left the library.

We went to a small little restaurant in the central square of Ponyville, I had seen Mac frequent this place often and I had been once or twice. They did very good food, and the staff was very friendly. It was quite a fancy restaurant despite how small it was, most ponies thought it was a fancy cafe.

The owner came from Canterlot, who was very well known there. I guess you could say this was the Ponyville branch of his main restaurant. We finally got a seat for a table for two.

We must of turned a few heads, as we both faintly overheard a couple of mares gossip amongst themselves wondering who the mare Mac was with.

“I’m surprised this place is open this late, most ponies think it’s just a cafe.” I spoke up hoping to start a conversation.

“Well mah family provides the apples they use here in some of the desserts, that and they do some of the best darn cookin’ in Ponyville.” Mac explained, “So mah family gets a discount as a sign of gratitude.” He chuckled, “It’s certainly not some overly fancy place where everypony is snooty and has a stick up their rear.” I laughed a little.

“I know what you mean, I frequently had to attend all these dinners at places like that.” I stated, “I guess you say it’s was a bit of a downside of being Celestia’s student, the food wasn’t even that good.” Mac raised a brow amused.

“Ah had no idea there would be downsides to being the student of the princess.” Mac inquired, “Ya’ll think ponies would fight over her attention.”

“She taught me well don’t get me wrong, but she’s a very strict teacher...” I continued, “Though she’s not in my good books at the moment...” This caught Mac’s attention, “After the accident she just scolded me, and told me to learn to live with this...”

“Ah would have thought she’d had offered yer some help.” Mac commented, wondering why Celestia would do that to Dusk.

“It’s my fault I’m like this in the first place, I tried something far beyond my ability and now I’m paying the price for it.” I explained, “But I’m going to learn to live with this, to be honest I think I’m just done with Celestia. I’m sick of all the pressure, to most ponies back in Canterlot I was always seen as the princess’s student and nothing more.” I sighed, “Maybe I just want somepony to just take me as I am...It’s one of the reasons I love it here in Ponyville, at least ponies here took the time to get to know me.”

“Ah can kinda relate,” Mac commented with a reassuring smile, “Ya’ll be surprised how many mares have tried to get my attention, just because Ah’m in charge of the farm.”

“I would think you’d take advantage of that, most stallions would kill for that sort of attention.” I stated, Mac just chuckled.

“Yer kinda get sick of the attention.” Mac continued, “Guess Ah’m the type who just wants to somepony to settle down with. Ah’m more interested in a long term relationship.”

“Speaking of which...” I hesitated for a moment, “What are we going to do about Twilight? You know how she gets during the change...and I’m worried she might go after Luna again.”

“Really?” Mac inquired, “Ah do recall her telling me she can’t exactly control herself when she gets like that. Ah’ll do what Ah can to keep her out of trouble.”

“Thank you Mac.” I smiled, “I appreciate that.” We ate our meal and made some conversation about all the daft stuff we got ourselves into during our childhoods.

“Ah still can’t believe yer prone to magic addiction.” Mac joked as we made our way out, “Yer still burst into flames even now.”

“I kind of do when my emotions are running high.” I admitted sheepishly,

We made our way through the local park, the path was lit dimly by the lanterns. I couldn’t help but feel like we were being followed by somepony, and it was starting to make me feel a little uneasy.

“Mac, I think we’re being followed by somepony.” I whispered, Mac took a quick moment and narrowed his eyes, he could have sworn he saw of flash of bubblegum pink.

“C’mon out Pinkie Pie.” Mac demanded, “Ah know you’re there.”

“Aw...poopie.” She appeared right behind me, I’m still trying to figure out how she does that for the record, “How’d you know it was me Mac?” the curvy mare asked.

“Who else is bright bubblegum pink?” Mac commented, “Why have yer been followin’ us Pinkie?”

“Weeelll...AJ told me you were going out on a date tonight, so I wanted to see who finally snatched you up. I guess you already figured it out silly.” She explained, “I don’t think I’ve seen you here before, say are you like Duskie’s sister or something?” Pinkie gave me a critical eye.

“Um...hello to you Pinkie.” I greeted embarrassed, and Pinkie just let out a huge gasp.

“Oh my gosh, Duskie is that really you?” The hyperactive pony exclaimed, “You’ve been a mare all this time? We totally have to throw a party about this news!”

“No Pinkie please no parties!” I shouted, “I-I just want to keep this to myself and my friends. It’s kind of personal, so could you please respect that?” Pinkie deflated a bit, but perked up once she looked back between me and Mac.

“So are you guys dating? Oh how long? Tell me, Tell me!” I swear she was like a hyperactive child sometimes.

“This is our first date...” I answered, “We kind of want to see where this goes.”

“Oh lemme guess that’s why you’re dressed up like that? How’d you do the boobs, are they fake or...” Pinkie went quiet when she saw me cover up my chest with an upset look on my face, “O-oh...I’m so sorry Duskie, I-I didn’t know this was what AJ meant by your accident.”

“No...it’s okay Pinkie.” I said sadly, “I should have figured somepony would comment on them sooner or later.” I guess I was still sensitive about my bust, I dreaded Shining’s reaction once he found out...what would mom and dad think.

“Pinkie, would yer kindly give me and Dusk some privacy please.” Mac asked his younger cousin, and in a blink of an eye she just vanished. Mac led me to a nearby bench, “Do yer want to talk about it?” I nodded slowly.

“It’s been a side effect of the changes, neither Twilight or myself know what’s causing it. Only you and Rarity know I’ve got these...” I pointed to my chest, “Just how far are these changes going to go, I can accept changing into Twilight, I can accept dressing like a mare but this? It’s frightening me Mac...I’m practically a mare in every way except where it counts Mac.”

“We could always go see a doctor.” Mac suggested, “Would it ease yer mind if we go see a professional?” I contemplated the idea, maybe a doctor could give me a better idea what’s happening to my body.

“Maybe I’ll do just that.” I replied, “I think a doctor might be able to tell me what’s going on.” The next think I knew I kissed Mac, one kiss became two and the next thing we knew, we so caught up with each other we didn’t notice how much time had passed by.

“Aw how cute.” A random passing couple commented. We both blushed and gave each other a sheepish look.

“Erm...I don’t know what came over me...” I giggled a little, then I sighed a little, “I guess I’m more like Twilight than I realise...” Mac gave me a confused look.

“Ah remember her tellin’ me something about being yer other half or something like that.” Mac commented, “Personally there’s not much difference between the pair of ya, y’know up here in the head.” Mac tapped his forehead to emphasize his point.

“Maybe you’re right Mac.” I replied, “I’m just glad that just this once I haven’t changed in front of you, unlike last time...”

“Is something botherin’ yer Dusk?” Mac inquired, looking a little worried.

“It’s...” I paused for a moment wondering how to word what I was about to say, “It’s just that...when the change happens, I just lose control and I love every moment of it. It’s like a small warmth that washes over my body, and then it turns into a raging fire that just drives me crazy, to the point I crave more and more of it...” I paused for a moment, “I’m addicted to the feeling Mac, I love how big and curvy I am when I’m Twilight...” I had finally admitted it.

“Dusk...do you really feel that way?” Mac asked me.

“I do...” I nodded, “When I went to see Rarity yesterday I couldn’t help but notice how everypony just ignored me, but they’d give Twilight their full attention...am I really that forgettable? I-I know I’m shy but I shouldn’t need a mares body to get someone to notice me.”

“Ah never knew yer were self concious Dusk?” Mac stated, “Ah don’t think yer forgettable, yer one of the bravest ponies Ah know.” I smiled a little at Mac’s statement.

“Thank you, it really means a lot to me.” I replied, “You’re one of the few ponies that don’t just see me as Celestia’s faithful student” I muttered in a surprisingly bitter tone.

“Well lookie who we have here?” A voice spoke up in a mocking tone, Mac just frowned recognising the voices owner, “Has farmboy finally admitted he’s a faggot? And with dear shy little Dusk to boot. Oh ho this is rich.”

“What do yer want Iron Lance?” Mac sighed. Iron Lance was a silver gray stallion just a little short than Mac. Mac had told me about him once or twice, and said he was always trying to pick a fight with him. In short he was an utter asshole with a huge ego to match.

I just glared at this prick in front of me, he had some fucking nerve and it was really rubbing me up the wrong way.

“Aw what’s wrong Dusk? Are you getting mad? Is little Dusky-wusky gonna cry?” By the stars how old was this guy? “Do you need your coltfriend here to fight your battles now that your all dressed up like a filly?”

I could feel a very old and familiar fire starting to build up, as quickly as I was losing my patience with this asshole.

“Get lost Lance,” Mac warned him, but was met with a quick fist to the face for his efforts. That was the last fucking straw.

“Oh so do you wanna have a go to princess?” He taunted.

“Now listen here you snot nosed piece of shit!” I growled, “If you keep going on with that piss stained wig you call a mane, I’m going to wreck your shit so hard that you won’t be able to walk with that pathetic thing you call a limp dick!”

Mac watched on at Dusk just losing his temper at Iron Lance, he admitted he’s never seen Dusk so angry. It was like he was on fire, Mac paused for a moment in fact Dusk had seemly burst into flames. His normally lavender fur was now white and his mane and tail had become flame like.

“I’m going to get the biggest tree I can find and shove it so far up your pathetic whiny little ass, you’ll be coughing up splinters for the next ten years!” Iron Lance just stepped back in utter shock, I guess never expected something like this from me, “Then I’m going to take that stupid fucking belt your wearing and shove it down your throat! Then I’m going to rip of your tail and flagellate with it!” Iron Lance just backed away, and began to run terrified.

“Um Dusk?” Mac called out.

“Get back here! You sackless coward!” I yelled, “I’m gonna build you a pair of runic mechanical balls and use surgical precision to attach them to where your stallionhood should be...just so I can kick them with my fucking heels you spineless twat!”

“Dusk...could ya calm down a tad?” Mac pleaded, “Yer kinda on fire?” I took a moment to calm myself to down, that...felt good. I kinda feel...giggly right now. “Dusk?”

“Hee...I’m feelin’ kinda happy right now.” I giggled, “Dunno why...hey your kinda cute.” Mac just looked confused, first Dusk was so furious he burst into flames, and now he was acting like he had too much cider, “I haven’t felt this way since I was a filly, I dunno why Cadie and Shiny got so upset at me all those times I felt all giggly.”

“Uh Dusk, are...are ya feelin’ okay?” Mac asked me.

“Oh of course I am cutie!” I noticed something heavy on my back, “Oh my gosh I have wings! Does this mean I’m a princess? Yes, yes, YES! Finally I’m a princess, all shall fear me and despair, for I am Dusk Shine, the Princess of Books! And they all now belong to me!” I let out an evil giggle.

“Oh for...” Mac just facepalmed with embarrassment, “This is Applebloom’s friends and the cider incident all over again...”

“H-huh...?” I looked around in confusion, “W-What was I just doing? O-oh no...I didn’t burst into flames again...d-did I? Oh by the stars no, I-I haven’t done that since I was a little colt...”

“Eeyup.” Mac confirmed much to my horror, “Don’tcha worry Ah ain’t goin’ to say nothin’.”

“C-can we go back to the library n-now please?” I blushed from the embarrassment, “I-it was a lovely d-date...and I-I...”

“I’d love to go out with ya again, Dusk.” Mac just kissed my forehead, and took me home.