Love’s Étude For Heartstrings; Opus One

Twilight woke up holding Lyra close. It was apparent her partner was still asleep. Twilight reflected on the night’s lovemaking and how much of a school fantasy had been fulfilled. But there was more, as Twilight looked on Lyra’s comely face, her heart was feeling lighter than it ever had. Here was a mare Twilight had wanted since school. Perhaps more than she’d ever admitted to herself.

‘I hope to Celestia, Lyra is feeling the same,’ thought Twilight with a smile. ‘Because I sure could get used to this.’

And it was more than just the sex, although the sex was better than she’d ever imagined. No, it was just the feeling of having a pony lying next to her who wanted to be with herself. Twilight had never even considered such a thing. It wasn’t a part of ‘relationships’ Twilight had ever read about. But she was now sure this, the togetherness, was the most important part of being with a pony.

After about a half hour, the sun started to shine through the bedroom window.

The light shone on Lyra, she felt herself waking up. But she was realizing the feeling of being held and the afterglow of lovemaking wasn’t a dream. It was truly a school fantasy come true for herself as well. Lyra wasn’t disappointed, Twilight Sparkle turned out to be a better lover than Lyra thought she might be.

And it just now struck her that she was living the fillyhood dream of having a handsome prince (okay, a very cute princess) sweep her off her hooves and taken away to his (her) castle.

But there was something more to last night than Lyra had ever felt with past marefriends. In the past, it was fun and to a small degree, there was affection. But with Twilight, she felt more. She felt a pony was giving her heart and soul as well as her body.

Plus the way Twilight had comforted her as she told of her violent violation was more than even her sister had done. It was so intimate, a pony who truly felt her pain and in doing so, Twilight was giving to Lyra, Twilight’s own strength to ease her distress.

Lyra found herself wishing this could go on forever. But she wasn’t going to rush it and perhaps scare off Twilight. After all, this was new to her and Lyra had to be careful not to appear desperate or like some kind of whore.

As Lyra opened her eyes, she saw Twilight just looking at her.

“Didn’t you sleep?” asked Lyra smiling.

“Yes,” said Twilight, “but I’m thankful I’ve had about a half hour to just look at the pony I’d always dreamed of waking up next to.”

Lyra smiled even more, Twilight’s priority was being with her, not sex. It was refreshing to find this in a pony.

“Come here you,” said Lyra.

They pulled the other closer and indulged in some obligatory kissing.

After a bit, the two mares got up and showered together, it consisted of more kissing and some cleaning.

When finished, they went downstairs and Twilight fixed them breakfast. They talked, laughed and ate. Neither Lyra nor Twilight had ever felt so at ease with anypony ever. After breakfast, Lyra said she had to get going. She was sure Bonbon and Melody would be home by now and they’d be worried she wasn’t there.

Lyra was levitating her bags and about to go out the door, she was a little fearful of what Twilight’s answer to the next question would be. Lyra turned to Twilight and said:

“I suppose you want to keep this quiet for now.”

“Why,” asked Twilight “are you regretting this?”

“No!” said Lyra, thrilled at the reaction so far. “I just remember you were always so guarded about your personal life.”

“Step outside,” said Twilight with a smile.

The two went outside, there were ponies everywhere going about their morning chores. Twilight saw Rainbow Dash heading their way.

They walked down the steps and then Twilight put a foreleg around Lyra’s neck and kissed her quite passionately and long.

After they broke the kiss, they were all smiles. By now, Rainbow was right there and had stopped dead in her tracks, mouth open in shock.

“I’ll see you later,” said Lyra.

“You better,” said Twilight.

“Count on it,” said Lyra giving Twilight another quick kiss and then started to trot off.

“Morning Rainbow Dash,” said Lyra as she passed.

“Uh, good morning Lyra,” said Rainbow quite confused.

Both Rainbow and Twilight watched Lyra as she trotted away, although Twilight was more interested in the movement of Lyra’s flanks.

“Hello Rainbow,” said Twilight, “how was your weekend?”

“I was about to ask you the same thing,” said Rainbow, “but I don’t think I need to.”

Twilight laughed:

“Come inside and have some coffee.”

They were sitting in Twilight’s kitchen drinking coffee. They talked about the business each had gone on their trip for. Rainbow was stalling for time. It took Rainbow almost an hour to work up the nerve to ask her closest friend the big question.

As they sat quiet for a few minutes, Twilight noticed the puzzled look on Rainbow.

“Okay Rainbow, what’s wrong?” asked Twilight.

Although Twilight knew the answer.

Rainbow swallowed her coffee and then cleared her throat.

“Well Twi, to be honest,” said Rainbow, “I never expected to see a pony come out of the castle in the early morning and you give them a passionate goodbye kiss, especially a mare.”

“You’ve a problem with mares?” asked Twilight.

“No! No! Celestia no!” said Rainbow, “you know better than that. But it just doesn’t fit my preconceived ideas about you.”

“You don’t think I could ever have any intimate friends?” asked Twilight.

“Intimate as in...”

“Yes Rainbow,” said Twilight with a giggle, “we had sex. And if all goes well, it won’t be the last time.”

“So Lyra and Bonbon have broken up?” asked Rainbow.

“I know ponies can have troubles and not get along,” said Twilight with a knowing grin. “But I really don’t think you can actually break up with a sister.”

“Sister?” asked Rainbow.

“Yes, Bonbon is Lyra’s sister. I had the same reaction,” said Twilight.

Before there was anything else said, they heard that some pony had entered the castle and was calling out.

“Princess Twilight?” called a familiar voice, “are you here?”

Rainbow recognized the voice and became concerned.

“Speak of Discord and he shall appear,” said Rainbow quietly. Twilight just smirked at the comment.

Twilight walked out to the hall and called:

“Yes, back here. Please come on back.”

Into the kitchen came the very familiar pony. She looked quite serious.

“Bonbon, it’s just Twilight,” said Twilight, “did you need help with something? What can I do for you?”

“I’ll be blunt, so please forgive me. But did you put Lyra up for the night?” asked the Earth Pony.

“Yes I did, it was raining, she was locked out and came to see me,” said Twilight, “we’d rode together on the train from Canterlot.”

“And you bought her dinner?”

“If you can call it that, it was just daisy sandwiches and tea in the dining car. There was more talking than actual eating.”

“Did she tell you about Melody?”

“Yes,” said Twilight with a smile, “she told me all about her. And really, I can’t wait to meet her!”

“And you talked to her about her feelings of shame.” Asked the cream Earth Pony.

“Yes I did,” said Twilight proudly, “I let her know that there’s no shame if she herself didn’t do anything shameful. Some other pony’s sins are not hers.”

“And please tell me the truth,” said Bonbon quite seriously, “did you sleep with Lyra?”

Rainbow was starting to worry, perhaps Twilight didn’t have all the facts.

“Yes Bonbon,” said Twilight without the slightest concern, “we slept together. But if you’re really asking, then yes, we had sex.”

There was a quiet moment, but the only pony concerned was Rainbow Dash.

Bonbon took in and let out a cleansing breath, relaxed and smiled.

“Thank Celestia!” said Bonbon, “so many ponies have had the wrong idea about my sister and me that I’ve been afraid she’d never have any serious relationships.

Plus too many narrow minded ponies have tried to put a stigma on Ly because of being a victim of something she’d no control over.

And when they hear about Melody, they tend to be afraid to enter any relationship, as if Ly was looking for a live-in foal sitter.

She’s my baby sister and she’s always tried to spare me from worrying about her. Especially after the incident, so sometimes she exaggerates to placate me. I practically raised her, so I guess I can be a bit overprotective.

But with the way she was caring on this morning. Well forgive me, but I wanted to check it out and make sure.”

“I’m so glad Lyra has a sister who looks after her. My brother is the same way, and it’s as much proof as any that he loves me,” said Twilight.

Twilight got up and went over and hugged Bonbon, Bonbon returned the hug warmly.

“I may be ahead of myself, but I hope you’ve no problems with me being with your sister.”

“I’m so happy!” said Bonbon, “believe it or not, Ly has always talked about you ever since her classes back at C S G U.”

Twilight invited Bonbon to sit and have coffee.

“It sounds like somepony had a crush,” said Rainbow.

“I’d say it was more than a crush,” said Bonbon. “My sister’s had marefriends in the past, but she’s never acted this happy since she got her doctorate!”

“She’s excited?” asked Twilight hopefully.

“More than anything,” said Bonbon, “when I told her I was coming over here, she asked if it’d be okay to ask you to dinner tonight.”

“To tell the truth,” said Twilight. “I’m rather excited myself. I’ve had a crush on Lyra since school as well. I’d go to games just to see her play. And if it’s okay with you, I’d love to come to dinner.”

“Then we’ll see you about six,” said Bonbon finishing her coffee. “I need to open the shop but I’ll see you later.

I just hope Ly can keep it together until then.

I’ll show myself out. I can find the way.”

All the ponies laughed as Bonbon left.

After a few moments, Rainbow spoke up.

“Are you sure about all this?” asked Rainbow.

“What are you saying?” asked Twilight unsure of what her friend was suggesting.

“Well,” said Rainbow, “you’ve never had this kind of relationship. You’ve never been involved with anypony in the past, much less one with a child. I only want you to be sure you aren’t just thinking with your loins.”

“Are you saying I don’t know what I’m doing?”

“No Twi, I want you to be happy, I really do. But when it’s the first...

Relationship, it’s easy to get swept up in the emotions and not think about long term implications.”

“Oh no! Did Discord really appear?” laughed Twilight.

“Wait! What?” asked Rainbow.

“Do you know how weird it sounds with you cautioning me not to be overly emotional?” Said Twilight, Rainbow did chuckle at the irony, “but it’s true I’ve never been with a pony like this.

But we really do have a lot in common. She’s studious, we went to the same school, and we have a love of the advancement of knowledge.

And we did seem to click in bed.”

“Okay Twi,” said Rainbow, “I’m happy for both of you, really I am. Just be careful and try not to be swept up to the point you make mistakes.”

“Are you jealous? I know you’ve always wanted me,” said Twilight putting a hoof on Rainbow’s lap and rubbing Rainbow’s marehood and batting her eyes.

Rainbow looked shocked, but Twilight couldn’t keep a straight face. Rainbow realized her leg was being pulled. Most ponies didn’t think Twilight had a sense of humor, but Rainbow knew better. Twilight’s humor was a little ‘dry’ and quirky at best, but it was there and Rainbow appreciated it.

“Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!” Said Rainbow putting her own hoof on and rubbing Twilight’s marehood and laughing, “if I’d wanted you, you would’ve been had by now. Just another notch on my bedpost.”

The two withdrew their hoofs. Then to Twilight’s surprise, Rainbow tasted her hoof.

“So that’s what Lyra tastes like,” teased Rainbow.

Twilight tasted her own hoof:

“So that’s what your hoof tastes like.”

Rainbow and Twilight burst out laughing.

“Touché,” laughed Rainbow, “you’re probably not too far from wrong. But like I said, I’m happy for you. It’s just if things go wrong, as your best friend I’ll be the one That’ll have be there to help you through the crash.”

“I haven’t said this is a ‘love for the ages’,” said Twilight.

“Love?” asked Rainbow with a raised eyebrow.

“It’s just a saying,” said Twilight blushing. “After all, we’ve only started being together just last night.”

“If you say so,” said Rainbow, “just don’t blindly rush into things.

I have to get to work but I’ll be available if you need me.

Or you feel the need to brag.”

Rainbow got up and gave her friend a warm hug.

“I’m truly happy for the two of you,” said Rainbow, “don’t think I’m not.”

Finish your coffee, I’ll show myself out. I can find the way.”

They both chuckled.

Twilight finished a second cup of coffee and got up and went about her daily business as normal. But there was the inclusion of taking time to stop and think of a marvelous night spent with and equally marvelous mare.

And she was getting anxious to meet Melody.

It was five-fifteen and Twilight couldn’t wait any longer. She stopped by the wine store and picked up a rather nice bottle of dessert wine and then went to Daisy, Rose and Lilly’s flower shop and picked up a bouquet of flowers. Then at Rich’s Barnyard Bargains, Twilight picked up a stuffed teddy bear.

Still Twilight showed up at the candy shop ten minutes early. The closed sign was on the door so she knocked.

When the door opened, both Bonbon and Lyra were there.

“Hello ladies,” said Twilight, “I hope being early isn’t an inconvenience.”

“Not at all,” said Bonbon, “it was all I could do to keep Ly from running out the door to fetch you for the last two hours.

Please come in.”

Twilight entered and after a quick hug from both mares, Twilight gave the wine to Bonbon and the flowers to Lyra.

Then Twilight saw a little light blue Unicorn filly with a darker blue and white mane and tail almost like Minuette, standing off to the side looking as timid as Fluttershy. She appeared to be about the same age as Scootaloo, Apple Bloom or Sweetie Belle.

Twilight offered the stuffed animal to the cute little filly, but she hesitated.

“Mommy,” said the filly sounding intimidated, “Miss Twilight is an Alicorn! Is she a princess?”

“I am,” said Twilight, “but I’m just a pony like you or your mom. So don’t worry about that.”

“It’s okay, Melody,” said Lyra. “Miss Twilight is a very nice pony and mommy’s friend. I trust her and so can you.”

The filly levitated the bear;

“Thank you Princess Twilight,” said Melody, who then whispered something to her mother.

“You can tell her that,” said Lyra, “I think she’d like it.”

The filly looked embarrassed but then said;

“I told mommy I thought you were a nice and pretty lady.”

“Thank you so much Melody,” said Twilight blushing slightly. “I think you’re a very pretty filly and I bet you’re nice as well. And please, you don’t have to call me princess.”

“Thank you for the present, Prince… Miss Twilight,” said Melody as she smiled and took off up the stairs.

Twilight thought the filly’s name was apropos, her voice was like music.

“She is as beautiful as her mom,” said Twilight with a smile.

This resulted in a large kiss from the mint green Unicorn.

“Okay you two,” said Bonbon chuckling, “time for that later, dinner is almost ready. Let’s go upstairs.”

Twilight had never been past the candy counter and was intrigued to see the rest of the dwelling.

The upstairs was like her old library in that there was a middle level which was the living room, family kitchen and dining area, and then another level housed the sleeping areas and the main bathroom.

“Very nice,” said Twilight.

“Thank you,” said Lyra standing very close to Twilight.

“Why don’t you take Twilight up to the upper level so she can wash up,” said Bonbon, “then come back down and dinner will be ready.

Try not to take too long.”

Lyra led Twilight up the narrow stairs to the third level. From the way Lyra was holding her tail, and her marehood partly relaxed, she knew exactly what Twilight was thinking.

“See anything you like?” asked Lyra.

“I see everything I like,” replied Twilight rushing forward enough to plant a kiss on Lyra’s exposed marehood.

“Don’t do that unless you plan to finish it,” said Lyra snickering.

“I have every intention,” said Twilight.

After a quick kissing session and an even quicker hoof washing, the two returned to the living area.

Bonbon had set the table for four, poured the wine and water for the filly. Bonbon had also prepared all the food, and all without magic. Twilight was truly impressed.

“It all looks so good and smells even better,” said Twilight.

“Thank you so much, Twilight,” said the Earth Pony blushing, “I try my best.”

“Well, I try my best,” said Twilight, “but I don’t do this good with magic.”

Bonbon blushed more, Lyra gave Twilight a little smile and nod of the head letting Twilight know she’d just said the right thing to her sister.

“Thank you Twilight,” said Bonbon, “if you use your tongue that good for other things, then I understand why my sister is so taken with you.”

It was Twilight’s turn to blush but all the ponies laughed, except Melody who didn’t get what the adults were laughing at.

They sat and ate and talked and drank wine for a good two hours.

Afterwards, they went to the living area. Melody was about to be taken by Lyra to the filly’s room for the night. But first she kissed her aunt and she even gave Twilight a hug.

“Goodnight Miss Twilight,” said Melody, “I’m glad my mommy has such a nice friend.”

“Thank you Melody,” said Twilight, “I hope I can be your friend too.”

The filly smiled and went upstairs with her mother. Twilight overheard the filly speaking to her mother:

“I really like Miss Twilight, mommy.”

Lyra came back down and Bonbon served some of her finest chocolates and the wine Twilight had brought.

Twilight and Lyra were sitting on a sofa, close and holding hooves. Bonbon was in an overstuffed chair facing them across a small coffee table.

They sat and talked about Ponyville, Canterlot, Lyra and Twilight’s school days, Lyra’s fieldwork, Twilight’s adventures with her five friends and Bonbon’s career with confection making.

They talked about everything.

Finally, it was getting late and Twilight was figuring she should start making her exit.

“Ladies,” said Twilight, “you both know my history with making friends. Before coming to Ponyville, I had friends but no idea what real friends were. Now I have five of the best friends ever. But as the Princess of Friendship, I see I’ve shortchanged myself. This evening with the two of you makes me regret not reaching out to you sooner.”

“Thank you Twilight,” said Bonbon, “I feel the same way, I’m sure you know how Lyra feels.”

“Yes,” said Twilight, “but it’s getting late and I don’t want to overstay my welcome, so I guess I need to be heading home.”

Lyra looked panicked.

“Surely you can stay, Spike is still away,” said Lyra to Twilight, then turning to her sister, “Bon, would you mind if Twilight stayed with me tonight?”

“Ly Sweetheart,” said Bonbon to her sister, “you’re an adult with a doctorate, not just my kid-sister anymore. For pony’s sake, you’ve a daughter of your own, I think it’d be a decision you can make for yourself. If Twilight wants to, and if you two don’t keep Melody and me up all night.”

The last comment was delivered with a wink.

“Twilight, would you like to stay with me tonight?’ said Lyra.

“I’d love to,” said Twilight, “as long as Bonbon doesn’t care. I don’t want to intrude.”

“Please stay,” said the Earth Pony, “I don’t think I could put up with my sister moping all night.”

“I’d love to stay,” said Twilight to Lyra.

Lyra’s response was a huge kiss.

“Then I insist I help clean up,” said Twilight.

“No,” said Bonbon. “This is your first time visiting, which makes you a guest. Next time you visit then you’re considered family. Moreover, it would be expected of you to help. That’s how I was raised.

Now the two of you get your flanks upstairs and get ready for bed. And don’t leave a mess in the bathroom.”

“Thank you sis,” said Lyra giving her sister a quick hug and kiss.

“Thank you Bonbon for a wonderful evening,” said Twilight giving the hostess a friendly hug.

“Thank you Twilight,” said Bonbon with a tear in her eye, “you’ve made Ly so very happy. This makes me happy for the two of you. Be good to my sis.”

“I will Bonbon,” said Twilight as she was dragged by the tail to the stairs.

After kissing in Lyra’s bedroom, Lyra suggested Twilight let her take a shower first. She said it was important.

As Twilight waited, she was looking at Lyra’s books, diplomas and awards. Lyra had almost as many degrees and accolades as herself. There were pictures of Lyra, apparently at one of her digs. She was wearing a khaki shirt and pith helmet, she looked like Daring Do.

‘Rainbow would get a kick out of that,’ thought Twilight.

There were also pictures of Melody, Bonbon and Lyra, at the beach, in the mountains and just hanging out in the park. It was truly a happy family, it made Twilight envious. It brought into sharp focus the isolation she’d imposed on herself, even with her five good friends and Spike.

As Twilight was distracted, Lyra crept quietly into the room and nipped Twilight’s flank and giggled.

“Oh!” said Twilight surprised.

“Your turn, and please take your time.” Said Lyra kissing Twilight.

Twilight went in the bathroom; there was a spare toothbrush, towels, soap and shampoo laid out for her. As she got in the shower, she heard a pony go down the stairs.

When she’d finished, she took her time drying off and brushing her teeth and mane.

Twilight then walked to Lyra’s bedroom and entered. Lyra was already in the bed, she was propped up with pillows in a semi-sitting position, her hind legs were bent and a blanket was across her lower half, making a kind of tent.

“Close the door and come closer.” Said Lyra with a sexy voice.

Twilight closed the door and walked closer.

“Are you ready for the dessert I promised?”

“You bet!” said Twilight.

Lyra levitated the blanket off and let her bent hind legs fall open.

Twilight saw it and never smiled so hard.

Lyra had spread chocolate icing on her marehood, and then added a dollop of whipped cream and on top was a single long stem cherry.

“I didn’t remember to bring a spoon,” purred Lyra with a cute little pout and batting her eyes, “I guess you’ll just have to lick it off!”

Twilight was officially more aroused than any of her books had ever made her.

Twilight went to the foot of the bed, and then on her belly, she scooted up to Lyra and her forelegs under Lyra’s bent hind legs making it easier to access Lyra’s ‘dessert’.

Twilight reached out her tongue and scooped up the cherry, Lyra was watching the whole thing.

Twilight was making a show of eating the cherry, and then Twilight stuck out her tongue. There was the cherry stem, Twilight levitated it so Lyra could get a better look, and it had two knots in it.

“Very nice!” said Lyra, “what else can you do with your tongue?”

Twilight proceeded to show her what she could do.

This time the two made love almost all night.