Twilight’s Love Volume Two: Rainbow’s Love

It was about two months later, Scootaloo, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle had continued to cherish Silver Spoon as part of their group. Silver was so happy to have a group of friends who accepted her as herself.

As a result, the rest of her classmates had opened up to Silver Spoon as well. Where before she’d had only one friend (and for the last year, in name only), she now had dozens of friends who wanted to have her on their team at recess, they wanted her to help with group activities at school, she even received invitations to birthday parties, she’d never before received any but from Diamond. And those weren’t the most fun of events, just Diamond, her mother and father their butler and herself.

But most importantly, ponies liked being around her. It was like she was at a new school or she was a new pony. And to tell the truth, Scootaloo made her feel like a new pony.

Silver’s parents appeared to really like Scootaloo also. They could tell here was a friend who treated their daughter as an equal. Scootaloo was respectful to Silver and to them as well, no airs in trying to act superior. Silver’s parents wished Silver had hooked up with Scootaloo and this new set of friends before she’d fallen in with Diamond Tiara.

But because of past interactions with their daughter and Diamond Tiara, they were worried at first about how much of a friend this new filly really was. Especially after they found out this was one of the fillies she and Diamond would rank down so badly. They feared this might be some trick to build Silver up and then hurt her in an act of vindictiveness.

But when Soup Spoon, Silver’s father, looked out a back window one day and saw Silver and Scootaloo on the garden swing kissing, he was about to rush out to break it up. But Tea Spoon, Silver’s mother, stopped him saying she’d rather Silver have a friend with true affection for their daughter, than one who only used her as some toady. And if her friend was being tender and affectionate, then it was a good sign her feelings toward Silver were genuine.

And if it was a problem with her kissing another filly, then she told Soup to have a talk with his older sister, she being a mare-lover herself.

Plus, the kissing didn’t appear to be too deep, they mostly appeared to sit, talk and just hold hooves.

And they made a cute couple.

It was Friday morning; Silver had been getting ready for school. She was looking forward to this weekend. The CMC were going to go to the movies together and then have a picnic at Sweet Apple Acres at their clubhouse. They were even talking about it being a sleep over. That made Silver nervous, but Scootaloo and the rest informed her Big Mac and Applejack would make visits in the night to check up on them, so it was safe.

Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by Diamond Tiara. She was so desperate to get Silver Spoon to come back to being her friend, only.

“Why won’t you hang out with me?” demanded Diamond Tiara. “Why do you choose to hang out with those losers. You’re better than they are. You used to not be able to stand them.”

Diamond had just walked in without asking and stormed into Silver Spoon’s room. Silver was just sitting by her bedroom window, which from this second floor vantage she could see Golden Oak Library. Silver fantasized one of the second floor windows in the massive tree was Scootaloo’s. She believed Scootaloo was looking out a window at her (which at the moment, she was).

“I acted that way because of you,” said Silver, “but they’ve forgiven me without question and have accepted me as an equal and not some pony to push around. I do something with them that I never did with you, I actually have fun around them. We laugh and play and just have a good time.

And what happened to your coltfriend? Did he get tired of an elementary school filly? I doubt he’s found a high school filly that’ll do what you do for him.”

“He still loves me!” exclaimed Diamond. “It’s why I’m here. Spinner’s cousin is in town and he asked me to find a date for him. So I figured I’d try to bury the hatchet between us and get you back in my good graces.”

Silver chuckled, she could see right through this. Spinner wouldn’t go out with Diamond unless she could provide a date for his cousin.

“You know I won’t go out with some random colt. And I won’t do what they’d expect me to do...

Unlike you,” said Silver. Then continuing after she let what she had just said sink in:

“I now have friends who I don’t have to earn their friendship.”

Diamond almost panicked, she hoped Silver’s parents weren’t listening and would want to know what Silver was talking about.

She then noticed the CMC cape hanging behind the door and decided to get off that topic.

“Oh don’t tell me you’re now a Cootie Mark Crybaby. You have your cutie mark.”

“So does Scootaloo and she’s still a Cutie Mark Crusader.” defended Silver. “They band together to help each other, and not just to find a cutie mark. And their friends don’t have to earn their friendship, especially Scootaloo.

You think you’re a hotshot because your father is big in business, here in Ponyville. Both of Scootaloo’s moms and Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom’s sisters are wielders of the Elements of Harmony. Plus Twilight is Princess Celestia’s right hoof pony.”

“Oh,” said Diamond snidely, “and do they know just how sick of a pony Scootaloo’s homely little friend is?”

“I’m not a sick pony,” exclaimed Silver, “and I’m not homely! Just because you say it, doesn’t make it so.”

“To prove I’m not a closed minded pony,” said Diamond, trying to sound magnanimous, “I’ll give you one more chance to change your mind. Otherwise I guess I’m going to have to let your friends know what kind of pony their homely little friend is.”

“Please leave,” said Silver, “you aren’t welcome here anymore.”

Diamond walked to the room’s door, grabbed the CMC cape and tossed it into Silver’s trashcan.

“You’ll rue your choice,” said Diamond leaving. “Enjoy your day with your friends. Because it’s going to be the last day they’ll want to be around a sick and homely pony like you.”

Silver Spoon ran to the trashcan, pulled her cape out, and cuddled it.

Silver heard Diamond leave, slamming the door behind herself.

Silver held the cape close to her cheek. She was crying but trying not to be too loud about it. She didn’t want her parents to have to ask what was going on. She was unsure how they’d react. She didn’t want to be deceitful but she wasn’t ready to tell them everything, not without first talking to Scootaloo.

She was sure Scootaloo had figured out her secret...

Obviously.

Scoot would walk her home from their study sessions at the library; they’d go behind Silver’s house to the little garden swing. Silver Spoon was thrilled at the new talent of Scootaloo, doing levitation. Nothing the size of a pony yet but it was a constant source of laughter. Before, Diamond and Silver only laughed at ponies and not with them, this was so much better.

They would sit and talk, hold hooves and occasionally kiss. Neither Silver nor Scootaloo had worked up the courage for a real passionate kiss, yet.

Then Silver would rest her head on Scootaloo’s shoulder and Scootaloo would rest her head lightly on Silver Spoon’s and then gently swing. It was a feeling neither filly had ever thought they’d feel, and for a pony not too long ago would’ve been unthinkable.

But the little pet names they called each other in private somehow strengthened her knowledge that Scootaloo really did care for her as much as she cared for Scootaloo.

But would the rest of her friends react badly. Would her parents, her friend’s parents or the world see it from Diamond’s point of view?

Silver knew Scootaloo would stand up for her, and be there for her. But would their parents try to keep them apart?

Silver finished getting ready for school. She couldn’t wait to see Scootaloo and all her friends, but mostly Scootaloo.

It was a normal school day; Scootaloo had her desk next to Silver Spoon’s. They would glance at each other, smile and then quickly return to work, they didn’t want Miss Cheerilee to think they were cheating.

It was funny, Scootaloo was using levitation to write like Unicorns do, it was an exercise given by her mom Twilight to hone control of her levitation. But when Scootaloo would glance at Silver Spoon, her concentration would be broken and her pencil would clatter to the floor. Scootaloo would blush and levitate it back to her desk, Silver Spoon would giggle.

In fact, Sweetie Belle was a little jealous Scoot’s levitation was much more advanced than her own. But not too jealous.

At lunch and recess, she was glad the CMC always hung out together, by hanging out with their friends, it wasn’t so obvious she and Scootaloo were trying to stay close. She was happy Scootaloo was paying as much attention to herself as well.

They were at the library for their final study session of the week. The four friends were doing more talking about the coming weekend than studying. It was getting warmer and Silver had suggested they plan a pool party soon. Summer vacation was just a month off, and it looked as if it was going to be the best one anypony had had yet. It was such a kick for all four ponies. More friends meant more laughs, and having a friend with a pool was killer!

There was a knock at the door. During regular hours all a pony had to do was enter, it was a public library. Only after hours did it become a private dwelling.

Twilight went to the door and opened it. There stood a very formal looking, older pony.

“Randolph?” said Silver in recognition.

“Good day Mrs. Dash.” Said Randolph in a very proper voice.

“Good day, won’t you come in?”

“Thank you, no,” said the formal pony. “I am here to deliver an important request.

My mistress requests your presence at the town square in thirty minutes. You, your mate and your daughter. I was also told to convey the same to Miss Spoon if I were to see her. I was also to communicate it was of the utmost importance.

Thank you and good day.”

The pony turned and walked away.

“Who in the hoof was that?” asked Twilight.

“That was Randolph,” said Silver, “the Rich’s butler.”

“Do you know what it might be about?” asked Twilight.

Silver looked panicked, she looked at Scootaloo with fear on her face and tears forming in her eyes.

“My moms know and they’re fine with it.” Said Scootaloo with a chuckle, “why wouldn’t they be?”

“You mean that Silver Spoon likes girls,” said Sweetie Belle, “and Scootaloo and Silver really like each other?”

Twilight, Scootaloo and Silver looked surprised at the Unicorn filly.

“We know,” said Apple Bloom.

“I thought we were secret about it,” said Scootaloo.

“Pbbbt,” went Sweetie Belle, blowing a raspberry, “you’ve been quite careful but we’ve been friends long enough to know you Scootaloo. It was obvious, at least to us.”

“We’re your friends,” said Apple Bloom, “it’s why we ain’t said nothin’. We fig’erd you’d tell us when you wanted us to know.”

Again, Silver Spoon marveled at the respect between her friends. Here was something they could have held over their friend, but instead they respected Scootaloo’s and her privacy.

“Sweetheart,” said Twilight to Scootaloo, “go upstairs, get your mother and tell Spike to watch the library while we’re away.”

Then turning to Silver Spoon:

“It’ll be okay Silver, you’ve nothing to worry about and we won’t let anything happen to you. We all love Scootaloo and so we love you as well.”

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle nodded their heads in agreement.

Silver was still being amazed by the treatment she received from Scootaloo and her family and friends. It wasn’t like there were any issues with Diamond’s parents. But they were never around much to pay attention to their daughter and what she was up to.

Perhaps the real root of Diamond’s behavior.

The Dash’s along with Silver Spoon, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle walked to the town square. There waiting were Silver’s parents along with Diamond’s parents. Rarity and Applejack were there as well. Most of the ponies were known to each other, although Silver’s parents weren’t as well known.

Everypony knew Rarity as a designer and dressmaker and who didn’t know the Apples?

“Hello,” said Twilight to Silver’s father, “I’m one of Scootaloo’s moms, Twilight Dash, and this is my wife Rainbow Dash. Scootaloo and Silver are friends.”

“Yes they are,” said Soup Spoon with a knowing smile. “I’m Soup Spoon and this is my wife Tea Spoon. It’s so good to meet you, I can’t tell you how much we appreciate the way Scootaloo and her friends have treated Silver. It’s so refreshing she has friends and not just some pony who tries to dominate and control her.”

Filthy and Spoiled Rich looked surprised at this revelation.

“Soup Spoon?” said Rainbow. “You run the restaurant, Chez Pony.”

“Owner, operator and Executive Chef,” said the pony proudly.

“Our compliments,” said Twilight, “my wife and I enjoy eating there when we can.”

“You’re too kind,” said Soup, beaming at the praise, “next time you’re there, let me know, I’ll make sure you’re well taken care of.”

“That won’t be necessary,” said Twilight politely, “but it’s great to meet the parents of our daughter’s friend.”

The small talk was cut short with the arrival of Randolph and Diamond Tiara.

Diamond climbed up on the older pony’s back, at some obvious discomfort to him.

“What’s this all about,” asked Filthy Rich, Diamond’s father.

“I’m glad you asked daddy,” said Diamond, glaring at Silver Spoon.

Diamond could imagine the horror Silver was feeling, she was sure her ex-friend was going to be so crushed when she gave her announcement, it would silence and shame her forever. All her new friends would avoid Silver Spoon like the Palomino Plague and have nothing to do with her ever.

How apropos, even the detested Cutie Mark Crusaders will be against her. Maybe Silver’s own parents will turn her out.

It was a delicious revenge, how dare anypony choose somepony else over her.

What she didn’t realize was this was making her careless. All she could think of was her spiteful revenge. She had in her mind exactly how it’d all turn out.

Unfortunately for Diamond, things don’t always turn out like you plan.

“For some time now,” continued Diamond, “there’s been a shameful secret going on. I’ve tried to protect a pony I thought was a friend.

But it turns out things have gone so far out of control I can’t, with a clear conscience, continue to protect a pony who needs help and shouldn’t be around normal ponies.”

“Diamond has a conscience?” whispered Apple Bloom to Sweetie Belle. The two fillies snickered, but anything else was cut off by the disapproving stares Rarity and Applejack were giving them.

“What are you saying,” asked Filthy Rich.

“Apparently, Silver Spoon has hidden it well,” said Diamond, her voice starting to drip with venom like a viper. And like a viper, Diamond was coiled for the strike.

“But it’s time for everypony to know Silver Spoon...”

Diamond paused for dramatic effect.

“Likes girls!”

Looks of hate, repulsion and disgust...

Failed to cross the ponies’ faces. They all just stood there looking at Diamond as if there were Breezies flying out of her ears. Even through her pink coat, a pony could tell she was starting to become quite flush.

“Didn’t you hear me?” asked Diamond, stomping her hoof, causing Randolph more distress. “Silver Spoon likes girls! She’s a sick and homely pony and she needs to be locked away!”

“You like girls?” Scootaloo asked Silver, feigning shock. Silver saw Scoot wink the eye on the side where Diamond couldn’t see.

“Yes,” replied Silver Spoon without any trace of guilt, “yes I do.”

“Well I know exactly what to do about that,” exclaimed Scootaloo.

Diamond smiled for a moment at Scootaloo’s reaction, but then...

Scootaloo put a foreleg around Silver Spoon’s neck, drew her close and kissed Silver their first passionate kiss. It didn’t matter their parents were there watching. The feeling of the other’s tongue was as much a thrill as they’d hoped. They held the kiss as long as they dared; they were trying to make a point without getting too carried away.

“Go Scootaloo!” said Apple Bloom.

“Hush,” said Applejack, trying not to laugh.

The two broke the kiss and embraced for a moment. Then Scootaloo turned and looked at a dumbfounded Diamond Tiara.

“And Silver Spoon isn’t homely,” defended Scootaloo, “she’s a beautiful pony with a heart to match.

Do you want to know what homely is? Homely is a pony who thinks she’s better than everypony else. A pony who thinks the only way to keep a friend is to threaten them with something to embarrass or humiliate them.”

Silver beamed from the praise. Their parents also were proud of the stance Scootaloo was taking.

“I hope you don’t plan on being a musician or politician,” said Filthy to his daughter, “because you’ve no idea who your audience is.

Apparently, Scootaloo’s parents, Twilight and Rainbow are mare-lovers. As are Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom’s sisters. As is your mother’s sister, your auntie Ruby.”

“And my sister,” said Soup Spoon, “Silver’s aunt Golden.”

“You tried to hold something over me I was afraid of anypony knowing as a way to control me.” Said Silver, actually feeling for the first time in a very long time she was empowered and wasn’t obliged to Diamond Tiara, and it felt good.

“Now I know a secret is only as powerful as you let it be. I guess your secret is just as powerful.”

The last part came out without Silver meaning to. She really didn’t want to start something, or be seen as trying to get Diamond back.

But it was too late.

“No!” exclaimed Diamond wild eyed, “you wouldn’t!”

“What secret, young filly?” demanded Filthy Rich to his daughter.

Diamond looked terrified. She didn’t think Silver would really take it this far. She’d thought Silver would still be under her hoof and would be silent at her whim.

“What secret,” asked Tea Spoon to her daughter.

“I didn’t mean to say that, I don’t want to be like Diamond and tell something just to hurt somepony,” said Silver.

“Sil,” said Scootaloo, “some secrets are innocent, like Sweetie Belle drools when she sleeps.”

“Hey!” exclaimed Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom giggled.

“But some secrets don’t need to be secrets.” Continued Scootaloo, “if it’s what you’ve talked to me about, then you need to share.”

“Please don’t,” said Diamond, jumping off Randolph’s back and on her knees before Silver Spoon and Scootaloo. “I promise I’ll stop!”

“Silver!” demanded Soup Spoon.

Diamond Tiara lay prostrate on the ground crying. She knew she was done for.

“What Diamond doesn’t want anypony to know is she and her coltfriend Spinner have been having sex for some time now,” said Silver looking uncomfortable as Filthy glared down at his daughter. “She’d even tell her parents she was spending the night with me but she and Spinner would be spending the night together.

Spinner would try to get Diamond to make me go out with them and some friend or relative of Spinner’s so I would too. But I wanted nothing to do with it, even when I still thought Diamond was my friend. It’s probably why she was so upset I only like girls.”

“Diamond didn’t think this ‘n’ through very well,” said Apple Bloom.

“Apple Bloom, Hush,” said Applejack.

Filthy looked at his daughter, trying not to lose his cool in front of these other ponies.

“Is this true,” asked Filthy, “and know your actions have already answered me. But I want to give you the chance to confess.”

“Daddy!’ pleaded Diamond, “I’ll not do it anymore, I swear!”

“You’re right,” said Filthy, “you’ll not. And I’ll be having a talk with my lawyer and Spinner’s parents as well. He’s way too old to even be going out with a filly your age.”

Filthy looked around, feeling the shame his pampered daughter had brought on herself, and by extension, his family.

“I’m sorry for this everypony,” said Filthy, “know she’s never been taught by myself or my wife to think like this. As I said, my wife’s sister Ruby is a mare-lover. And Ruby has always been a kind and loving pony to Diamond.

And Rich’s Barnyard Bargains has always catered to anypony, regardless.

But as father, I take full responsibility; I guess her mother and I have spoiled Diamond too much. But this is our fault and as such, we’ll make sure the mistakes will never be repeated.”

Then turning to his butler.

“Randolph, take Diamond home.”

Then Filthy addressed his wife:

“Spoiled, I think it’s time we look into the boarding school in Manehatten we discussed.”

Spoiled Rich just nodded her head.

It was the last time they saw Diamond until Hearth Warming vacation.

The Rich’s left but the rest stayed in place.

“Now, as for the two of you,” said Soup Spoon, “what’re we going to do with you?”

“Us?” said Silver Spoon and Scootaloo in unison, not sure why the attention was on them now.

“What’d we do?” asked Scootaloo.

“I don’t know,” said Rainbow, “boarding schools on opposite sides of Equestria sounds like a good idea.”

“Don’t do that,” squealed Sweetie Belle.

“Be quiet Darling,” said Rarity to her sister.

“Mom!” exclaimed Scootaloo.

“No! Please,” said Silver, “we’ll do anything!”

“There’s a we?” asked Twilight.

“Don’t separate us!” said Silver Spoon.

“Please don’t,” begged Scootaloo, “I love her!”

Silver and Scootaloo looked at each other. There was a look of inconceivable joy on their faces.

“Beg pardon?” said Rainbow.

“We’ve never said this before, not even to each other,” said Silver Spoon, “but I do love Scootaloo.”

“Well, this is a time for revelations,” said Tea Spoon.

There was a moment when everypony was quiet. Silver and Scootaloo took the other’s hoof, bracing themselves for the worst.

“But I believe we already knew this.” Said Twilight with a smile.

“This isn’t the first time we’ve met with Scootaloo’s parents, we only acted like it was the first time meeting as not to get the two of you concerned,” said Tea Spoon. “We’ve talked about your relationship and came to the conclusion we can trust you two.”

“But we do have to ask,” said Twilight, more serious than Scootaloo had ever seen her. “And we know you’ll tell the truth...”

“No,” said Silver Spoon anticipating the question, “we haven’t had sex.”

“We haven’t wanted to,” said Scootaloo. “Yes, we kiss, we hold hooves and we like to be together. When I’m not with Silver Spoon, I’m thinking of her.”

“And I think of Scootaloo as well,” said Silver Spoon.

“Good enough for me,” said Twilight.

The other adults agreed. Silver Spoon and Scootaloo looked confused.

“I guess we’ll have to keep an eye on you two,” said Soup Spoon.

“It’d be easier to trust them if they were together,” said Rainbow, “that way we can watch them both at the same time.”

“Less chance of them feeling like they have to sneak around.” Said Tea Spoon.

“You can trust us,” said Scootaloo.

“You can trust us,” said Silver Spoon still holding Scootaloo’s hoof.

“We know we can trust you,” said Tea Spoon. “We have so far. But you understand there are limits on how far you can go at your age, even if it’s between two fillies. If we find you’ve gone beyond those limits, even the slightest, then we’ll separate you two. And boarding schools on the opposite sides of Equestria might not be too farfetched.”

“Let’s go to my restaurant and we can talk about the rules and how we can handle this.” Said Soup Spoon. “Miss Applejack, Miss Rarity, you’re welcome to come too. And I think we can use Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom to help keep an eye on these miscreants.”

Scootaloo and Silver suddenly realized they weren’t going to be kept apart. In fact, their parents were going to be working out how they would be allowed to be together.

They kissed again out of joy.

“Oooo, Gross! Fillies kissin’,” said Apple Bloom laughing.

This was met with Rarity levitating Applejack’s hat and swatting Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle.

“What did I do?” squealed Sweetie.

“I’m sure we’ve missed something,” said Rarity, replacing Applejack’s hat to its rightful place.

“Thanks Sugar Cube,” said Applejack to her partner, giving a kiss to Rarity’s cheek.

“Come along girls,” said Twilight chuckling, “there’ll be time for that later.”