The Derpy I Know And Love Volume 4: And The Children Shall Lead

Back in the present:

The dance was that night. The graduation had been exciting; all the graduating class was looking forward to a summer of fun and friendship, then on to the next phase of school. And they were all going to be together that next school year.

It had looked as if they’d be losing one of their own. But that was averted and all six were happy! Two of their number had found new mothers, and two had found real love. They had stuck all together through a very trying time and came out ahead.

At Carousel Boutique, Rarity was making extra sure her sister and her marefriend looked spectacular. All their friends had come in for their final fitting and had picked up their dresses and left. Rarity had saved Diamond and Sweetie for last on purpose.

The final stitch was checked, the last wrinkle was pressed out and the last loose button was fixed. Rarity knew what she needed to do next. She was and she wasn’t looking forward to what she was about to talk about.

She loved her sister dearly and was a little sad she was getting older and not the innocent little filly who only needed Rarity to show up at the Sisterhooves Social to make her happy.

Now Sweetie Belle was in love, and her marefriend loved her as much. It didn’t matter they’d, just last week and within days of each other, turned fifteen; they were mature enough to know what love was and what’s an infatuation or crush.

She also knew these dances often involved another type of graduation, one that Rarity knew, with her sister’s age, she hoped they’d be mature enough to handle the choice.

At least there wasn’t the possibility of an unplanned foal, thought Rarity as she tried to find anything that’d ease the apprehension.

“You two look truly beautiful,” said Rarity. “I don’t just say it because you’re my sister and her marefriend.”

“Thank you sis,” answered Sweetie Belle.

“Thank you Mrs. Apple,” said Diamond.

Rarity gathered herself; the girls could tell she’d something to say.

“What’s up sis,” asked Sweetie.

“I know I asked you two to come to me before you intended to go beyond kissing,” said Rarity, “and I believe you’ve not gone any further because you’ve not said anything to me, and I trust you. And I told you Sweetie Belle that we’d have the talk concerning how sex between two mares works. I think we should have those talks now.”

The girls looked at each other then at Rarity. They looked scared and excited.

“You’ve read the books I gave you, so you know the workings of the physical side. How it’s done, so to say.

There’s really not much more I could add, it’s always been trial and error. And to be honest with you, that’s the most fun part.

You’ll be tempted to explore each other, this is natural because you’re at the line between adolescent and adult.

But there’s something the books don’t cover. And that’s no matter what the relationship is. Either just casual or deeply committed, there’s an emotional and personal side which can’t be explained in a book. And it mustn’t be overlooked.

Kissing is just the tip of the iceberg. Kissing doesn’t have to lead to anything further and some can kiss without connection or involvement. It doesn’t really change your life.

Sex, on the other hoof, is totally different. A lot of fillies and colts have had their first ‘experience’ after dances like this. I’m not going to tell you not to, and I’m not going to tell you go ahead. This is something you must decide for yourselves.

So I’m going to tell you two important things.

First, once you’ve had sex, once you lose you virginity, and having sex between two mares counts, it can never be the same. You can’t get it back, once lost it’s lost forever. And I say mares because if this is an option in your relationship, if you’ve even considered it, then you’re no longer fillies. And I’m proud of the level of control you’ve shown with each other. So remember, if you’re going to lose your virginity, make sure it’s with a pony you’ll not regret you lost it with them. It’s truly a wonderful gift to give a pony, don’t waste it.

Second, sex is an intensely personal and intimate thing. Once you’ve had sex with a pony, it changes everything. You can never just be friends again. No matter how casual a pony tries to be, the act involves lowering almost every barrier we build to protect our private self. You’re sharing your very body with another pony. During the act, you become one. And after, they take away a part of you and you them. Make sure it’s a pony you want to be a part of forever.

Promise me you’ll at least think about this before you decide to do anything.”

The girls nodded.

“I know with the excitement of the dance, the arousal you can get by holding each other close as you feel the music, and feel the warmth of your partner, it can wear down even the strongest control.

There’s a couple hours between the dance and the Graduation All Night Party at Sweet Apple Acres. This is to let ponies change or just rest before the party. However, this time is often used for other activities.

With that in mind, I’m going to loan you the key to Carousel Boutique. I’m not implying I’m giving you permission to do anything, nor am I telling you not to. I’m sure if you make a choice, if you two think you’re able to handle the consequences, then I want to give you somewhere safe and clean to go if you decide to do this. Not behind some bushes on the dirty ground or in some filthy barn. My room is at your disposal, just clean up after yourselves.

Don’t tell me you don’t plan on it, because I do believe you. Its just things do happen you never intend to. Just be careful and be smart.”

Rarity wiped a tear from her eye and gave the two girls a kiss on the cheek.

“We’ll remember what you’ve said,” said Diamond Tiara.

“We promise,” continued Sweetie Belle.

The girls took their dresses and left to get ready. There was two hours until the dance, hardly enough time for teenaged girls to get ready for the biggest night of their lives, so far.

Rarity watched as they left Carousel Boutique, they gave each other a small kiss and went in different directions to go home and get ready.

Applejack walked up to Rarity, she’d been the next room, listening.

“Good advice Sugar Cube,” said AJ, “do you think they listened?”

“If Pinkie Dash were here, she’d say ‘they’re totally going to do it!’ But I’m not so sure. To have been sneaking around for as long as they have and not done anything apart from kissing, and I do believe them, you have to give them credit. But they’ll be sorely tempted tonight. I think they’ll make the right decision, even if the decision is to go that next step.”

Then Rarity said, “did you get the things I asked for Darling?”

“I did, they’re in the bedroom,” replied AJ.

“Then come upstairs with me and lend me a hoof.” Said Rarity, then almost as afterthought she kissed AJ passionately, “have I told you lately just how much I love you and depend on you.”

“You have Sugar Cube,” said AJ with a smirk, “but I’ll listen again, if’n it’ll make you feel better!”

“Oh you,” said Rarity, giving AJ a little love tap. They went upstairs together to do what Rarity had planned.

At this moment Rarity was ‘sorely tempted’ herself. Especially following AJ up the stairs with a nice view of the rippling muscles of AJ’s flanks. And with each flick of her tail, it revealed the sight of her marehood almost at Rarity’s eye level. Rarity figured if the bed might be used for love this evening, perhaps they should make sure it was working correctly.

Mr. and Mrs. Rich met Sweetie Belle at the door. The sight of Sweetie in her dress brought a smile to their faces. There was no hint of any resistance from Filthy, perhaps he really did pull his head out of his flanks. They invited Sweetie in the front room and they made small talk while waiting for Diamond to come out.

As Diamond walked into the room, Filthy and Spoiled delighted in the smile which spread on Sweetie Belle’s face. Sweetie thought Diamond had never looked prettier, she was wearing, like herself, just a touch of makeup and her matching dress. She was also wearing her tiara, which at one time was worn as an attempt to appear superior, but now she wore it to please her marefriend. Sweetie thought it did make her look like a princess, especially since she hadn’t worn it in a while.

“You girls look beautiful,” said Filthy Rich, with a genuine smile. “But there’s something missing.”

“You’re right dear,” said Spoiled Rich with a smile, “do you know what it is?”

Sweetie looked confused, but Diamond was smiling.

“I know,” said Filthy, “it’s this!”

Filthy produced a matching tiara and put gently on Sweetie Belle’s head.

“For her very own, now our girls match perfectly,” said Filthy.

Sweetie caught the meaning, she was being fully accepted as more than just their daughter’s friend. Sweetie Belle hugged Mr. and Mrs. Rich.

“Thank you for everything.” Said Sweetie.

“It’s not enough to make up for the past. And I know it’s early, but if fate takes that road, you’ll always be welcome in our family.” Said Filthy Rich with a tear in his eye.

Spoiled gave Filthy a kiss. It appeared that Filthy’s change of heart was complete enough to allow a display of affection. Filthy liked the way it felt to allow emotion and not be ashamed. Perhaps it was the reason he could never remember his father smiling.

Filthy and Spoiled both gave the girls a kiss on the cheek and admonished them to be careful and have fun. And that they’d see them at Sweet Apple Acres.

The Girls had arranged to meet at the main house at Sweet Apple Acres before going to the dance. That way they could arrive together. Their dates were to meet the fillies there.

Had you told the fillies four years ago, that they’d be going to the biggest party of their lives with the colts (and filly) they were going with, you’d have been met with a laugh. But just as the fillies had matured, so had the colts. Some had slimmed down, some had filled out and all had grown, in stature and maturity.

Featherweight was now as tall as any of the other colts. He’d the honor of escorting Scootaloo Dash, and the horror of asking Rainbow Dash for permission.

Snips had lost his baby fat and his teeth had been straightened. He was still slightly shorter than his classmates, but his attitude had changed. He was still a little bit of a joker, but he’d toned it down. He’d the pleasure of escorting Apple Bloom Apple to the dance.

Snails was still tall and lanky, but he’d filled out nicely. He was still slightly slow, but no pony could tell if he was truly slow or he was keeping up a front. But down deep he was a gentle pony who cared for his classmates. He was greatly surprised when Dinky Sparkle accepted his offer to escort her.

Shady Daze had had his eye on Silver Spoon for years. He was delighted when he heard through Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon was waiting for him to ask her to the dance.

All the colts were waiting in the parlor at the Apple house for the girls to make their appearance. They were nervous under the eyes of the girl’s parents and relatives. Applejack and Rarity were serving light refreshments. Twilight, Muffins, Rainbow, Pinkie, Filthy, Spoiled, Hondo Flanks and Cookie Crumbles were there to see off their daughters and take pictures of the couples together.

It was the first time Rarity had a chance to ask her parents about what they thought of Sweetie Belle dating Diamond Tiara.

“I think it’s a down right shame to have two fillies dating, kissing and all,” Said Hondo Flanks.

“Father!” said Rarity looking shocked.

“Honey, he’s only pulling your leg,” said Cookie Crumbles, “he gave you away at your wedding, remember? When we met Diamond we were so delighted with Sweetie Belle’s choice, Diamond is as nice a filly as you could ask for. I could think of a lot worse choices she could’ve made.”

Apple Bloom called from the hallway.

“They’re all here!”

All the girls had come in through the kitchen door, as not to spoil the surprise.

“Come in girls,” said Rarity.

Applejack had a camera ready to catch the colt and parents’ faces when they first saw the girls in their gowns by Rarity.

Being that they already had a date, Sweetie Belle and Diamond Tiara entered first. Rarity was misty eyed to see her sister and Diamond in the gowns she’d made and wearing a bit of makeup. She thought the tiaras added a classy touch. They went and stood by Hondo Flanks, Cookie Crumbles, Filthy, Spoiled, Rarity and Applejack.

The rest of the girls filed in, one at a time, each colt couldn’t believe their eyes. They’d never seen their classmates looking this lovely. The colts had on outfits which matched the colors in their date’s gowns. All in all, there were ten young ponies who right now looked very adult.

“You all look marvelous!” said Rarity. “I’m proud of each and every one of you.”

Even Applejack was a little misty to see her daughter looking so lovely, she was misty eyed also because she now acknowledged a daughter.

“Okay y’all,” said Applejack, “I’m going to walk y’all to the dance at the Town Hall. It’s from 5:00 to 7:00. Y’all will have two hours to change, if’n you want, and be back here by 9:00 for the All Night Graduation Party. Come hungry and ready to have a good time.”

They walked through the late afternoon air, a slight breeze was blowing. The ponies of Ponyville watched as the group passed by. All the kids were feeling very special.

As they got to Town Hall, there were other couples and individuals arriving. All had the same look of excitement. Applejack left them there.

As the group entered, Miss Cheerilee and a couple other ponies that helped at the school greeted them. They were all introduced to the teachers from Ponyville High.

The band was playing, and there were a few brave ponies on the dance floor already. There were decorations of CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK everywhere. Along the wall were chairs and tables with snacks and soft drinks. The entire group thought this the grandest thing they’d ever seen.

They found some chairs together and claimed their spot. The colts offered to get their dates some refreshments. Diamond and Sweetie got up to go as well.

“No Sweetie, Diamond, we’ll go for you. You stay here with the rest of the ladies, ” said Shady Daze, “come on guys.”

The colts walked off, leaving the fillies to feel like they were something very special.

“This is so awesome!” said Scootaloo, “I’ve never had so many good things happen to me in a month!”

“I know,” said Apple Bloom. “We both got new mothers! Now we’re at the dance we’ve been waitin’ on. We graduated and now we party! We have a whole summer to look forward to.”

“A summer of friends,” said Silver Spoon, “and who knows, maybe we’ll walk away from here with new coltfriends.”

“I hope not,” said Diamond laughing.

“I’m with you,” said Sweetie Belle.

“And I’m so glad of that,” said Diamond, they exchanged a kiss.

“Well if things go right,” said Dinky, “you two might have to teach us that.”

The friends all laughed.

The guys returned with treats and drinks.

They’d barely started on the snacks when a new song started playing. Diamond took Sweetie’s hoof and they took off to the dance floor. Their friends all joined them, along with a good number of their class mates.

The sight of Sweetie Belle and Diamond Tiara dancing together gave courage to other fillies who didn’t have dates to go on the floor and have fun. Many didn’t know yet Sweetie and Diamond were a couple.

The girls occasionally did the purely female thing of having to go to the ‘Little Filly’s Room’ en mass. They were touching up their manes and/or makeup. But there was more talking than anything.

“I’m so jealous of you two.” Said Silver Spoon to Diamond and Sweetie, “I’m having a great time, but nothing like it looks with you two.”

“I think that we are having fun, don’t you Sweetie Belle?” asked Diamond.

“I’d say that’s accurate,” replied Sweetie kissing Diamond.

They all laughed.

“I wasn’t sure what it was going to be like,” said Dinky, “this is nicer than I imagined.”

“I agree,” said Scootaloo, “Featherweight is a lot more interesting than I’d thought. I don’t know if he’s just coming on to me but he says he wants to meet sometime so I can give him flying lessons.”

“And who’d have thought Snips was such a good dancer,” said Apple Bloom.

The music was spritely and they all enjoyed the dance. Then near the last half-hour, the band started to play some slow music. This brought some trepidation to many of the dates. But Diamond and Sweetie had been looking forward to this. They were the first out on the floor for the slow dances.

The feeling was Elysium, Rarity was right. With the all the dancing, Sweetie Belle found Diamond Tiara to be pleasantly warm. Diamond couldn’t help but think Sweetie was so soft. They both could smell the little perfume that they each dared to wear. Each had their head against the neck of the other, eyes closed, one foreleg around the other. They could hear the music and they could feel their partner and it was all that mattered. Occasionally they’d draw their heads back enough to look the other in the eye. Many tender ‘I love you’s’ were exchanged.

When the music stopped, they’d go back to their chairs. They needed to rest longer after the slow dancing than they did the fast.

The evening went on until Miss Cheerilee came up on stage to say how proud she’d been to teach them, and how mature they’d behaved at the dance, also the Apples had invited all to the Graduation All Night Party at Sweet Apple Acres. Then the final song was introduced, Cheerilee went to the dance floor and was met by Big Mac. All went out and joined for one last dance. There were tears as they realized what this meant.

After the song stopped, they all said goodbye to their classmates and left the building. They’d agreed to meet back at the main house at Sweet Apple Acres before going to the barn for the party. Then they all turned and went their separate ways, some alone and some as couples.

Sweetie Belle and Diamond Tiara stood there for a moment, just holding hooves and watching their friends depart. They looked in each other’s eyes. There were no questions exchanged, they started walking to Carrousel Boutique.

Sweetie Belle unlocked the door, it was dark inside but Sweetie knew it like the back of her hoof. They looked inside then at each other.

“We don’t have to do this, if you don’t want,” said Sweetie.

Her answer was a kiss and being led inside by the hoof. They locked the door and just stood inside kissing. Sweetie would stroke Diamond’s mane. Diamond would kiss Sweetie’s neck. They took the other by the hoof and Sweetie Belle let them up the stair.

The sight that met them, they weren’t ready for. There was soft light from candles, on the bed were rose pedals and one red rose on each of the two pillows. By the bed, on the nightstand, was a plate of chocolate-dipped strawberries. There were two champagne flutes and a bottle of sparkling cider on ice. The lights were dim and there was perfume in the air.

“Oh my gosh!” said Diamond.

“You can tell my sister is the romantic one,” said Sweetie Belle with a giggle.

They entered the room then after a quick kiss they started to undo their dresses.

“May I help you with that?” said Sweetie, Diamond nodded.

There was a magic aura and the dresses easily slipped off.

“I like having a Unicorn for my marefriend.” Said Diamond with a special smile. The feel of her marefriend undressing her was arousing.

They sat on the edge of the bed and ate a strawberry or two and drank some of the cider. Then they kissed and lay back on the bed.

They both were thinking of what they’d read. They also remembered Rarity said trial and error was the fun part.

They kissed more passionately than they’d ever done. Sweetie would kiss Diamond down her neck on to her chest. She got to her navel and paused, then she worked her way back up. Then Sweetie would kiss some more then Diamond kissed Sweetie the same, down to the navel then back up. They went back and forth with variations of this, then they stopped.

As they held each other close, they were trembling. Then looking in each other’s eyes, Sweetie stroked Diamond’s mane, then down her back to her tail. Sweetie then moved her hoof around Diamond’s hip and to her lower abdomen, she felt Diamond’s nipples and stroked them lightly. She paused and kissed Diamond again. Diamond looked at Sweetie and nodded her head.

Sweetie moved her hoof down between Diamond’s legs, paused then worked up the nerve and brought it to her marehood. Diamond shuddered, Sweetie lightly rubbed it on the outside. Diamond put her head against Sweetie’s shoulder and let out a little moan. Sweetie continued but this time she allowed her hoof to barely enter her partner’s marehood. At this, Diamond looked back up at Sweetie and kissed her deeply. As they kissed Sweetie felt Diamond’s hoof at her marehood. They were exploring the other as much as they could work up the nerve.

It was getting hard to think straight.

“You’re wet,” said Diamond.

“So are you. Your hoof feels so nice. You feel so nice.”

“I love you, Sweetie Belle. I love you so much!”

“I love you more than I’ve ever loved any other pony,” said Sweetie Belle.

They kissed again and again.

“Diamond, I’m feeling strange,” said Sweetie Belle.

“Me two, I think we need to stop and talk,” said Diamond, “I don’t want to, I really, really don’t. But before we go on. We should at least talk about it.”

“I agree,” said Sweetie Belle.

They both removed their hooves from the other’s marehood. They just lay back for a moment, catching their breath. They both didn’t realize how heavy their breathing had become. Then they turned and faced each other, holding the other.

“Diamond, my sister said we should be sure the pony we lose our virginity to was a pony you’d never regret losing it with. A pony you’d not be sorry you were always a part of them, and they are a part of you. I’m sure you’re that pony,” Sweetie paused.

“But I don’t know if I’m really ready to take this step. I want you more than anything I’ve ever wanted before, I really, really do. And I love you so much, and I’m sure of your love for me. But if we’re truly meant for each other, then we have plenty of time.”

There were tears in Diamond’s eyes.

“Did I say something that hurt you?” asked Sweetie.

Diamond kissed Sweetie deeply.

“No my Darling, No, I feel the same way. We don’t need to rush our love just because we had a dance and have a room now. I’m sure if you asked your sister, she’d let us use the room again.

We should get dressed and go to the party, before we can’t stop ourselves from doing what we should do at a better time.”

“I agree,” said Sweetie with a smile, “we still have time to kiss and then eat the rest of the strawberries.”

They both giggled as they kissed. They loved each other very much, and now they respected each other as much.

On their way to Sweet Apple Acres they talked about the future. How they were sure their futures were connected. They talked about what they wanted to do after they finish school, then Diamond brought up something Sweetie had thought about before.

“Sweetie, you realize we’re now fifteen. Did you know we could get married next year?”

Sweetie stopped and looked at Diamond.

“Married? You’d really want to?” asked Sweetie, “I’d thought about it but I thought I’d wait to bring it up. After all, we were not ready for sex, will we be ready for such a larger step? I guess that’ll come with time. I just wanted you know I wasn’t trying to rush anything. But I guess that’d give us at least a year to try and test our relationship. Don’t think I’m trying to avoid it. As I said, I’ve thought about it as well. And I can’t think of any other pony I’d want to spend my life with. I think I love you that much more for this!”

They stopped and kissed, it didn’t matter that they were in the middle of Ponyville or what ponies were watching.

“I’m yours forever,” said Diamond with a smile.

“And I’m yours,” replied Sweetie Belle, ”forever.”

Diamond and Sweetie entered the Apple house. The others hadn’t arrived and Rarity was sitting in the front room as if waiting on them. She couldn’t help seeing the grins on both their faces, they were truly a happy couple. She looked at the girls and raised an eyebrow;

“I see that you made use of my gift.”

“How’d you know?” asked Sweetie Belle.

“First, Diamond has a little bit of chocolate on the corner of her mouth. Second, you both have rose petals stuck in your manes.

But most importantly, in the low light...

You put on the wrong dresses.”

The girls looked at each other and all three burst out laughing.

“I think you’ve read too many Shadow Spade novels,” laughed Sweetie Belle. “But thank you sis for the beautiful room. It was a great gift. I’m sorry that we didn’t make full use of it.”

“How do you mean?”

Diamond responded;

“It’s like this, Mrs. Apple...”

Rarity stopped her;

“Strangers and children call me Mrs. Apple. Adult friends and family call me Rarity. I think you’re at least one of those, if not the other in the future.

You figured there’s enough time to be with each other and explore the depth of your love.”

“You know what we talked about?” asked Diamond.

“I didn’t, until now. I knew you’d be tempted, and even get to the ‘foreplay’ level. Didn’t it feel just as good to stimulate the other as it was to be stimulated?”

Both girls were in shock, it was if she’d been there.

“Were you watching sis?”

“No, that’s more Pinkie Dash’s thing.” Said Rarity with a wink, “but again, I didn’t know until now. But as I said before, I believed that you’d make the right choice.

I also thought if you were mature enough to make a decision with your head and heart and not your loins, you’d figure that there will be a right time in the future.

I bet you also talked about the fact that next year you’ll be sixteen, old enough for ponies to marry. Do I need to start those white matching dresses I mentioned before?”

Diamond and Sweetie Belle looked more and more dumbfounded.

“Not yet sis, but I’m sure you will in the not too distant future.”

“You’re that sure?” asked Rarity.

“No, not yet,” said Diamond, “but unless the unthinkable happens, we figure our love will continue to grow.”

“I was right to trust you two, and I look forward to the day I can make those dresses. But for now, just be there for each other and think with your heart and head, not your marehoods. The rest will follow.”