Twilight’s Love Volume One: It Begins

Rainbow went home and got ready for bed. Her talk with Twilight had driven away all the sexual frustration she’d experienced with Time-Turner taking off on her.

Knowledge that she’d had pretty much any colt she wanted in the past put into perspective just how lucky she was when she thought about her best friend’s dilemma.

Rainbow liked sex a lot, it was just her nature. But she realized it was more recreation than relationship. And that a relationship was what Twilight was wanting. Somehow, it made her sad to know her friend was hurting such, but a little sad for herself that she too lacked this in her life as well. It put into perspective how alone she was, even surrounded with friends. And the ‘fun’ of sex appeared, in this light, an empty pursuit.

She was content now to just turn in and do some reading. She was reading the newest Daring Do book, Daring Do and the Path to Elysium. This time her book gave her odd dreams. In her dream she was Daring Do as usual (or in her case, Daring Dash). She’d found an ancient scroll in a prehistoric tomb which showed a secret path to a Utopian valley deep in the Crystal Mountains. It was said that the ultimate treasure was hidden there.

It was an arduous and exhausting trip. Pitfalls were everywhere. Along the way, there were stallions who said they were there to help her, only to find they were out for what they could get from her, physically. And they didn’t care how they got it. Daring Dash had to fight for more than just her life. What had been fun in the past, she didn’t like at all in this context. The few that overcame her left her feeling shame, soiled and empty. Her heart and soul were hurting. It was worse than the vicious tribes of Hottentrots that were trying to catch and eat her.

But every time she overcame any obstacle, there Twilight Sparkle would be waiting, dressed all in white. Twilight would try to take her hoof and tell her to come with her, that there was an easier way to true happiness. But Rainbow, like most of the time Twilight would try to instruct her, just passed on by, never knowing why her decision each time made her that much more sad.

After many trials and tribulations, and almost to the end of her endurance, Daring Dash eventually found the hidden valley; it was dominated by a modest temple. Entering the temple, she was surprised; it was immaculately clean, there were no booby-traps, no hidden trapdoors, no deadfall traps. Not even the obligatory mass of spider webs.

(Why did it always have to be spiders!)

There were no diamond idols on gold altars.

The was only one thing there.

Illuminated by torch light and the moon streaming in through an opening in the roof, was a simple bed. Reclined on the bed was a pony, Twilight Sparkle, still in white. Who upon seeing Rainbow smiled the most angelic of smiles.

“Blessed are you at overcoming all your obstacles. You’re tired and weary, but the rest from your labors is at hoof. You’ve earned the greatest reward life can give you,” said Twilight.

“What’s that?” asked Daring Dash. She was imagining riches beyond measure. But what Twilight said next touched an emptiness deep inside her.

“Your soulmate,” said Twilight with a smile, “me, I’m yours forever, my beloved.”

Twilight changed form, she was now an immortal Alicorn but so was Rainbow.

Twilight held out her forelegs, her aura drew Rainbow to herself and she embraced Rainbow kissing her with great passion.

The kissing led to the greatest love making session Rainbow had ever dreamed. Rainbow had dreamed about sex before, but never like this. It was so real, so detailed, and with a mare. But there was ecstasy beyond description.

The dream started to fade, but it didn’t entirely go away like other dreams.

Rainbow awoke from the dream;

“Twilight?” said Rainbow reaching a hoof out to the other side of the bed, half expecting Twilight to be in bed with her, she was even disappointed that Twilight wasn’t.

Never had one of her Daring Do dreams go anything like this. She was actually deeply disheartened that it was just a dream.

Usually her Daring Do dreams ended in riches, adulation and slave stallions which served her fore and hind hoof. However she, at the deepest level, was more moved and aroused by this dream than any she could remember. So much so, she wasn’t sure if it excited her that much or she’d wet the bed.

It really disturbed her; she’d never had a friend’s troubles bother her to this level. Nor had she ever dreamt of one of her friends like this...

Especially like this.

It was all Rainbow could do to get ready for the day without thinking of her dream. The dream still wasn’t fading like other dreams had.

She could still feel the touch of Twilight, her warmth and passion. She could feel Twilight’s tongue in her own marehood. Rainbow could still smell the wonderful aroma of Twilight’s body, the taste of her lips, and of Twilight’s marehood.

Rainbow decided she needed help, ‘professional’ help. There was only one pony for the job.

Rainbow Dash wasn’t a romantic. She knew what she liked and had no problem expressing it. But this called for a real ‘swept off her hooves and carried away’ romantic.

That pony was Rarity.

Rainbow had some chores to take care of as far as the weather went. It was early afternoon when she was done. Then after a quick shower she headed to Carousel Boutique.

Rainbow was met at the door by a still somewhat bedraggled Rarity; apparently she’d had a long and eventful night and had only come home recently. Rarity invited Rainbow in and excused herself to make herself presentable.

They were now at Rarity’s kitchen table drinking tea.

“So what’s the important matter Darling?” asked the white Unicorn.

“Rare, I need advice of the heart. I need sensitivity and I’m not the pony for the job,” said Rainbow.

Rarity was intrigued; anything to do with affairs of the heart would always capture Rarity’s attention.

“Things getting deep with Time-Turner?” said Rarity with a smile.

“For once, what I have to say isn’t about me,” said Rainbow with a smile.

Both ponies chuckled.

“I need to talk to somepony about this so I can help a friend. But I need you to swear you won’t say anything to anypony.”

“I swear to be silent,” said Rarity, it sounded like it was going to be juicy.

“Pinkie Pie swear.”

Rarity giggled.

“Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye,” said Rarity, going through the motions.

“It’s Twilight,” said Rainbow nervously, “I asked her last night why she just sits at our table on Friday nights and never mingle with stallions, when there are plenty of stallions who ask her.”

“Well of course she doesn’t silly,” said Rarity with another giggle, “Twilight is a mare-lover.”

At that moment, you could have knocked Rainbow over with one of her smallest pinfeathers.

“Twi said she’d never told anypony other than her family and the princess.”

“She didn’t have to,” said Rarity. “As you said, she’s never with any stallion. When not at the library reading or studying, she hangs out with five mares. And when not with one or all us, she’s having tea with Minuet or over spending time with Bon-Bon and Lyra at Bon-Bon's sweet shop.

I don’t think our friend is a stallion hater, but she’s definitely more comfortable around mares.

You may not have noticed, but I’ve seen on occasion she’ll drop her guard and checks out some mare’s flanks as they pass, one mare in particular.”

“Who’s the mare?” asked Rainbow, “all Twilight’s told me is she’s suffering from un-reacquainted love. But she wouldn’t tell me who the mare is, only that she isn’t a mare-lover.”

“Unrequited love Darling,” said Rarity with a giggle, “I didn’t know it was to that level. Perhaps I should say something to her.”

“No,” said Rainbow, “I don’t want her to know I talked to you... Just yet. I did offer to help her make an introduction but she declined.”

“I can understand that,” said Rarity.

Rainbow just looked questioningly at Rarity but continued.

“But she told me the princess had told her she needed to say something to the pony to see if there was anything there or she could know to move on.”

“Good advice, but that goes without saying, coming from the princess.”

“I did get her to promise me she’d say something to the pony today,” said Rainbow, starting to think she may have pushed too hard.

“I told her I’d drop by this evening to see how it went. I’m about to go over there now.”

“Really? She really promised? That’s great,” said Rarity, “but I must warn you to be prepared you might get an answer you aren’t ready for.”

Then Rarity got an odd gleam in her eye.

“Rainbow Darling,” said Rarity getting up from the table, “before you go, would you give me your opinion of something?”

“Of course Rare,” said the blue Pegasus.

Rarity left the kitchen and Rainbow heard Rarity go upstairs to her living quarters, she returned soon levitating a small atomizer.

“This is a new perfume I just acquired in Canterlot;” said Rarity, “tell me what you think of it.”

Before Rainbow could tell Rarity she wasn’t the pony to make a judgement on such things, Rarity sprayed a small amount of the flowery smelling stuff on either side of Rainbow’s neck.

“Hey!” exclaimed Rainbow.

“What do you think, Darling?”

“I think I smell like Lilly, Rose and Daisy’s flower shop,” said Rainbow annoyed, “but I guess it smells nice.”

“Good,” said Rarity, “well, you’ve a job to do. If you need any help, just let me know.”

Just then, Spike came in the room.

“I got all the bolts of cloth sorted, My Lady,” said the smitten dragon bowing.

“What’s with Spike?” asked Rainbow.

“Oh, Spikey-Poo was sent by Twilight to give me a hoof with some of my chores. She asked if he could stay the night here."

Spike smiled as Rarity tussled the spikes on top of the little dragon’s head.

“Something about an important guest,” said Spike.

“Good,” said Rainbow; “maybe she did what she promised.”

Rainbow turned to leave, so she didn’t see the large knowing smile on Rarity’s face.

Rainbow flew the short distance to the library. The lights were low and the closed sign was on the door. Rainbow knocked and Twilight was there immediately to let her in.

“You’re here!” said Twilight excited. She hugged Rainbow a very friendly hug, Rainbow thought she could feel a little tremor in Twilight’s embrace. Then Twilight remarked, “you smell really nice Rainbow.”

“Oh that, Rarity sprayed me with some of her perfume to see what I thought of it.” Said Rainbow, almost embarrassed.

“Well I like it,” said Twilight with a blush, “it kind of suits you.”

It was Rainbow’s turn to blush.

“I hope you haven’t eaten,” said Twilight, “I was about to eat and there’s plenty.”

“That’d be good,” said Rainbow knowing how good a cook Twilight was, “we can eat and talk about what you did today.”

Twilight blushed a little more and led Rainbow to the kitchen eating area. The lights were dim, the table was set for two and there was wine and candles on the table.

“Oh,” said Rainbow with a smirk; “you were expecting somepony I see. I’ll just go.”

“NO!” said Twilight almost panicked, “no Rainbow, it’s alright. Please join me.”

They sat at the table and ate. The meal was what Rainbow hoped Twilight would serve when she and her friends were invited over to dinner, Eggplant and Cheese Lasagna. There was a salad, fruit and the wine was from Celestia’s own private stock.

Twilight made small talk, but every time Rainbow tried to bring up the subject of Twilight approaching the mare in question, she was told to enjoy the meal and they’d talk about that later.

The meal was great, when done Twilight suggested they take the wine into the front room to talk. When there, Twilight levitated a coffee table in front of a sofa. The wine and glasses settled on it. With another glow of Twilight’s horn, the lights dimmed and the fire in the fireplace lit. Twilight motioned to the sofa and Rainbow sat down.

“Is it okay if I sit with you Rainbow?” asked Twilight timidly.

“Of course Twi.” Said Rainbow slightly amused Twilight would even ask.

Twilight sat close, not too close.

Twilight levitated the wine and filled their glasses; they sipped the excellent wine for a few moments. As Rainbow was about to ask, Twilight broke the silence.

“Did I make the meal to your liking?” asked Twilight, “I made it just for you; I know it’s your favorite.”

“It was very good, thank you,” said Rainbow. “Are you stalling or do you not want to talk about what you promised?”

Twilight looked down and fidgeted her hind hooves.

“Rainbow,” said Twilight, “I haven’t done what I’ve promised... Just yet. It isn’t easy for me.

The mare I’ve spoken of, I’ve been attracted to since the first day I arrived here. I didn’t try to do anything about it because I thought I was going to be leaving the next day. But as I got to know her, I started to become even more attracted to her but yet intimidated, she represents everything I’m not.

Then when I got to stay here and I thought there might be a chance to get to be with her. But as time went by, I grew closer to her, but as a friend. However, I’ve always hoped I’d be able to tell her one day just how deeply I truly care for her and how much she’s meant to me.”

Twilight took a large swallow of wine, and then looked at Rainbow.

“But tonight will be the night.”

“You really should Twi.” Said Rainbow, she drained her wine and started to get up. “So I’ll go and let you do it,”

Twilight looked at Rainbow, took her hoof and gently sat her back down. She continued to hold Rainbow’s hoof. There were tears in her eyes.

“What’s wrong?” asked Rainbow.

Twilight looked deep into the beautiful crimson eyes of the blue Pegasus.

Rainbow saw something she’d seen only once before, it was the same look Twilight gave her at the end of her dream.

Twilight took a deep breath.

“I...

I…

I’m in love with you Rainbow, I’ve been in love with you since we first met.”

Rainbow was in a complete state of shock. She suddenly realized the signs were all there and she’d blindly (or more likely, stupidly) missed every one of them:

The closeness that Twilight tried to maintain between them, always being there for Rainbow at a moment’s notice.

The talk at the bar, especially when Twilight was reaching out and started to say:

‘I truly, truly love y… uh her’,

‘You! She was going to say You, you thick headed mare!’ Rainbow’s inner mind was chastising herself. ‘What’d you think she was going to say? Yogurt?’

Rarity’s hints, and not wanting to disclose who the mare was and her remark:

‘I must warn you to be prepared you might get an answer you aren’t ready for’.

The special candlelight dinner.

Even her dream was telling her this.

‘Why is my inner self so much smarter than my outer self?’ thought Rainbow.

The greater shock was when Twilight embraced Rainbow and gently pulled her closer then passionately kissed her.

Rainbow wasn’t ready for this and wasn’t sure what to do. Never the less, Rainbow felt as if she was in her dream again. She was returning the kiss and matching the passion, it was better than the end of her dream because it was real. Rainbow never experienced a kiss like this before. There was an honest wholesome hunger she’d never felt before, not lust, but love. It didn’t matter if a mare was delivering the kiss; it was the most awesome kiss ever.

Twilight definitely knew what the tongue was for, Rainbow found no fault with her technique.

After a moment, Twilight broke the kiss and looked at Rainbow, she was breathing deeply and her face was beaming. But a shadow fell over it when Twilight saw the look of shock return to Rainbow’s face.

Twilight took it as a bad sign. Her fragile heart lost all hope and broke right there.

“I’m so sorry!” said Twilight starting to cry. She couldn’t even look at Rainbow.

“Twilight,” called Rainbow, not sure what she was going to say next as Twilight got up and bolted up the stairs.

Rainbow was left there more confused than ever.

Something in Rainbow was telling her to be her normal self and leave now!

Escape!

Get out!

Don’t get involved!

Sensitivity was never her strong suit. Rainbow was sure it would be doing Twilight a favor to leave; all she’d do is make things worse.

Rainbow told herself Twilight would have a good cry and come to the realization it was all some silly crush or fantasy. It’d vanish with the light of day, Twilight would quickly get over it and they’d share a laugh in the morning.

Rainbow stood up and headed to the door.

As she stood before the door, ready to open it and take to the sky, she heard Twilight crying; crying loud enough to be heard clearly down here. Then she remembered what she had said to Twilight just the previous night.

Were her own words coming back to ‘bite’ her?

‘Hey, an open-minded single mare probably wouldn’t care if she was being approached by another mare. Heck, with the mare to stallion ratio, she might be happy that somepony was interested in her.’

As she looked back to the stairs, her eye caught a glint from her Element of Harmony in the glass case by the stair.

The Element of Loyalty.

She walked over to the case.

‘Is running out after hurting my best friend being loyal?’ Rainbow thought, ‘especially with it being unintentional?’

As she looked at the case, her eyes focused on her own reflection in the glass. It shocked Rainbow, she didn’t realize she could look so terrified.

‘Am I really afraid of being a supportive friend?’ she thought. ‘Would Twi run out on me?’

Something told Rainbow she needed to be the friend she always claimed to be. A friend Twilight always was for her! A friend Twilight needed now.

Rainbow got the strangest feeling as if this decision was the most important of her life.

She swallowed hard, and thought:

‘If Twi really does love me, then Twi deserved to have me work this through with her.’

Rainbow looked at the stairs and then at the door.

“No,” said Rainbow resolutely, “I just can’t do it.”

Rainbow collected her wits and went up the stair after Twilight.