The Curious Tale of Dr Shine and Ms Sparkle.

“Honestly Dusk, I just don’t know what to do with you right now.” Celestia sighed, as she gazed out my bedroom window, “I had debated on punishing Twilight after her little stunt on my sister, but now that I know what exactly problem is...well this is certainly quite a mess you have gotten yourself into isn’t it Dusk?”

I only nodded in solemn acknowledgement. Celestia was right this was one hell of a situation I have gotten myself into, and from the looks of it there was no way out this time.

“I don’t think I have to punish you, whatever you are going through right now is more than punishment enough.” Celestia continued in a lecturing tone, “So consider this something to learn from, and overcome it.”

“B-but P-Princess...” I stuttered in protest,

“But nothing Dusk!” Celestia scolded, “As harsh as this might seem you are going to have to live with this regardless if you want to or not. No magic in Equestria can undo what you have done to yourself, you know this...in fact this was one of the first things I taught you when it came to enchanting.”

I couldn’t believe this. I had to learn to live with this, changing back and forth with no way to control it. Luna must think I’m an utter freak because of this.

“I suppose you have a lot on your mind at the present moment, so it would be best if I left you be for the time being.” Celestia just left the room, not even bothering to say goodbye. I just sat there on my bed in silence left to mull over what she had just said.

“That was harsh auntie, even for you.” Cadance spoke up, surprising Celestia, “I over heard everything you said to Dusk.”

“Sometimes lessons need to be harsh for a student to learn.” Celestia replied in a cool professional tone, “I was no different with my last student.”

“...” Cadance looked unsatisfied with Celestia’s answer. She knew fine well what happened to Celestia’s previous student and what her teaching methods are like, “I get the feeling there’s something more to this. I haven’t seen you this strict with Dusk since you found out Luna was spending more and more time with him.”

“I haven’t a clue what you’re referring to Cadance.” Celestia replied with a raised brow, “As strict as I may be Dusk is like a son to me, and you know how much I adore my sister.”

“That’s just it auntie, are you going to interfere with whatever is going on between Macintosh and Dusk? It’s obvious he cares a lot about him.” Cadance questioned, “But that’s what I’m wondering are you just being an overprotective mother or do you want Dusk all to yourself?” Celestia just narrowed her eyes at her niece.

“Like I said Cadance he’s like a son to me...” Celestia said flatly, unamused by her niece’s accusations.

“Don’t think you can hide that sort of thing from me auntie, you know fine well I can sense even the tiniest amount of desire, love and lust.” Cadance explained, “Are you jealous of auntie Luna, or are you afraid of losing the only pony that you let get close to you.”

“...” Celestia said nothing.

“I understand auntie, the constant demands...putting others ahead of yourself. I know you care deeply about your subjects but at the end of the day it gets to you, and all the sacrifices you make for the sake of others it only makes you distant and push others away.” Cadance sighed, “It only makes sense you would want to keep somepony to yourself.”

Celestia said nothing and teleported away.

“Heavy is the head that wears the crown...” Cadance muttered to herself.

“You okay Luna?” Shining spoke up, “You haven’t said a word since Dusk came back.”

“We’re fine Shining Armour.” Luna answered flatly, to Shining he could detect a hint of sadness in her voice.

“Is it because of Macintosh?” Shining inquired, “I saw the look on your face when he came in with Dusk in his arms.”

“Damn it all why did this have to happen!” Luna cried out, surprising Shining Armour, “Why? Why is this happening? I thought Dusk liked me...I thought he wanted me and nopony else.”

“He does...I can tell.” Cadance spoke up as she entered the room, “But he was always too shy wasn’t he, which is why he did what he did as Twilight. Right now he probably thinks you hate him for what he did as Twilight.”

“But still...” Luna paused for a moment, “...for him to run to Macintosh like that. If he came to me about this I would have helped him with this.”

“Dusk wasn’t even aware of this until recently remember.” Shining added, “In fact I’m pretty positive he just found out about this morning.”

“I think it’s best I get going, if there’s anyway I can help Dusk please let me know.” Luna said her goodbyes and left without another word, she made a mental note to stop by the Apple Acres Farm before she went back to Canterlot. Cadance and Shining Armour decided Dusk needed some time alone to take in what has happened.

I sat alone in my room, going over what Celestia and the others had said. There wasn’t away out of this, no way to undo what I had done, all these changes and it was on my head, if I never did this project in secret, and just told Celestia about it, this never would have happened.

“Are you really going to give up on yourself Duskie?” A familiar voice called out, “I think it’s about time we chat face to face.”

“W-who said that?” I asked looking around the room, but finding no-one else there.

“Come over by the mirror.” The voice echoed once again. I did what was asked out of curiosity, and I let out a gasp. Inside the mirror there was a mare who just looked like myself, we had the same eyes, and appearance with the only notable differences was that she was a lot bustier and curvier than I was.

“You like what you see Duskie?” The reflection giggled,

“Just who are you?” I asked, “What the hell is the meaning of this?”

“I’m you...I’m your reflection Duskie...” She looked sad for a moment, “I always have been, but you might know me better as Twilight.”

“...This can’t be real.” I shook my head, “I’ve got to be dreaming or something.” The reflection copied my movements, but her gaze never left me for one moment.

“Like I said Duskie I’m your reflection...or are you mine?” She wondered, “I guess we can’t really tell now, huh?” I shot her an angry look.

“I’m the real Dusk!” I shouted angrily, “There’s no way in hell I’m your reflection! Just what the hell are you trying to pull making me do all these things, do I look like a whore to you!?” Twilight shot me an equally angry look.

“No you’re nothing more than little colt whose too shy for his own damn good!” Twilight shouted back, “Is it wrong I want to have some fun after being cooped up in our mind for so damn long! I want a normal life Duskie, and I’m sick of you always holding yourself back and throwing yourself into work! I swear you have no balance in your life!”

“Oh and going around fucking Luna, my best friend and anypony else who takes your fancy is any better?” I argued back, “I’m Princess Celestia’s prized student! I have to set an example, it’s expected of me!”

“Well fuck the princess then!” Twilight argued back, “Where is she now Duskie? I know exactly what she said to you...to us! If she was any sort of mentor she would have helped us, not leave us alone like this!”

“...” I narrowed my eyes at my reflection.

“And don’t you dare call me a whore Duskie!” Twilight continued her rant, “I admit I want to be fucked silly every now and again, but in the end all I want is someone to love me!”

“...” I said nothing to my female doppelganger.

“And don’t you dare give me the silent treatment mister!” She continued, “You know I’m right Duskie! Always the friend, always the brother, but never the lover am I right?”

“S-Shut up Twilight!!” I shouted, “It’s not like that...i-it’s not.”

“It is Duskie...it’s exactly that...in the end I’m exactly what you want out of life.” Twilight continued, I tried my best not to listen to her insanity. “Look around you Duskie, take a good look at your...our bedroom.” I looked around and immediately noticed how feminine my room now looked, how could I not have noticed it before?

“W-when...h-how?” I asked.

“Part of me is your desire Duskie.” Twilight explained, “I did all this because you wanted me to, even if you didn’t realise it...all because it made you happy...”

“B-but I...” I stuttered in realisation.

“All I’ve wanted to do was make you happy, but you’ve shut me out at every turn until recently.” Twilight continued on, “Is it wrong of me to want a little bit of that happiness for myself? Especially now that I have the chance to do so? After all my happiness is your happiness right?”

“So Luna...” I questioned.

“That was all you...I can’t really help myself around her, because you love her right?” Twilight asked.

“And Mac...what about him...I can’t help but feel weird around him.” I admitted.

“That would be me...we sort of influence each other, you know two sides of the same coin and all that.” She explained with a small smile, “It feels like your on fire when you change and black out doesn’t it?” I nodded briefly, wondering what she was going on about, “Well for me it feels cold, and I hate every moment of it, when I turn back into you.” I couldn’t help but note a bit of resentment in her voice.

“Do you really hate me that much?” I asked her.

“Well how would you feel if you were given freedom only to have it taken away much later?” She paused, “To be in the arms of someone you love and be alone the next.”

“And what about my body is that your doing to?” I inquired, “I look more like you than I do me now.”

“Possibly a side effect of what’s happening to us if I had to guess.” Twilight replied, “I don’t think you’ll change any further though."

I paused to think for a moment, wondering what we should do about our situation. I couldn’t exactly let her ruin my life by going around being the nymphomaniac she was, but I can’t exactly hold her back now can I?

“How about a compromise?” I asked my reflection, “Just what do you plan to do when you’re in control?”

“Live Duskie.” She said with a smile, “Like I said Duskie, I just want to be happy and maybe have a good fuck every now and again.”

“I thought as much.” I shook my head, “Only rules I have is don’t hurt anypony.” I suddenly felt tired and light headed.

The next thing I knew I woke up in my bed, did I really dream all that? I looked at my mirror from my bed and just saw my reflection looking as confused as I was.

“Maybe I’m just over-thinking things again.” I muttered to myself, “Maybe I should get ready, I really need to talk to Mac about the other night.”

I wasn’t paying much attention as I got dressed as I was too lost in my own thoughts. I looked at my reflection, I was dressed up in a simple pastel yellow summer dress, with a small matching scarf wrapped around my neck. I giggled a bit when I realised I even put on matching shoes. A few moments later I applied some make up, and styled my mane into something more feminine.

I made my way downstairs into the living room, only to find Spike fast asleep on the living room couch, I shook my head I guess all the company must have worn him out. I was about to reach out to open the front door, when I heard my big brother call out.

“Just where do you think you’re going out dressed like that Dusk?” Shining asked, I turned to him and saw him standing there by the kitchen door with his arms folded and an unamused look on his face.

“I’m going to see Mac, he and I have a lot to talk about.” I answered my brother’s question.

“Dressed like that I don’t think so, I’m not going to have my little brother going around dressed like that.” Shining demanded, “Now go back and get into something more suitable.”

“No...” I spoke up, “I’ve got more important things to do Shining than argue with you. Now if you would excuse me.” I left leaving my older brother just standing there speechless.

On my way to the farm, I noticed I was receiving a lot of weird looks but I couldn’t understand why everypony was acting so weird when they saw me. I chose the right dress for the hot weather didn’t I, and I know nothing was clashing. I caught a glimpse of my reflection and only saw a pretty young mare, which is exactly what it should be.

“What’s the deal with everypony today?” I asked myself, “There’s nothing wrong with the way I dress.” I ignored all the stares I had gotten from some of the ponies I had passed on the way to the farm.

“Shining what’s wrong?” Cadance asked her husband, “Where’s Dusk? He wasn’t in his room when I checked on him.”

“...He left...dressed like a mare, make up and everything.” Shining explained still in shock that his own little brother would do such a thing, “He said he was going to see Macintosh, but I think that was really Twilight.”

“Oh no...” Cadance gasped, “Then we have to stop him!”