Twilight’s Love Volume Three: Scootaloo’s Love

Applejack woke up stiff and a bit sore, but the afterglow she was still experiencing was well worth the discomfort. Rarity wasn’t kidding about having something special planned that evening.

Rarity came into the room levitating a tray of food.

“Sugar Cube,” said AJ, “you didn’t need to bring me breakfast in bed.”

“It’s the least I could do after last night,” said Rarity.

“Thank you,” said AJ, “it looks and smell so good. I can’t wait to eat it.”

“Then go ahead,” said Rarity.

Applejack just looked at her with a strange look.

“I would Sugar Cube,” said AJ, “but your goin’a have to untie me first.”

Rarity giggled and her horn glowed. AJ’s legs came free from the ropes which secured her from the four corners of the bed.

“I do have one question for you Darling,” said Rarity, her horn glowing and a fork of food drifted to AJ. “I only made the comment about being able to leave at any time yesterday. How did you get a ring so fast? I don’t think you were out of my sight for very long.”

Applejack looked a little embarrassed but she smiled.

“Sugar Cube,” said AJ, “that was my mother’s engagement ring.”

“Oh Darling!” said Rarity, but then something struck her. “But it’s a Unicorn ring, and I remember your mother was an Earth Pony.”

“Rarity my Love,” said AJ looking into her fiancée’s eyes. “I had it converted, with Big Mac and Apple Bloom’s permission, about a year ago. I’ve been waiting for a right time to ask you.

Then when you made your comment, it got me thinkin’. I didn’t want you to think I took you for granted. I love you and I couldn’t live now without my beautiful Rarity. So I fig’erd I should do somethin’. I wanted you to know just how important you are to me.”

Rarity had tears rolling down her cheeks. Her horn glowed and from her dresser floated a gold chain with a Unicorn ring suspended.

“Darling,” said Rarity, “I’ve thought about it too for some time. This is my mother’s engagement ring. I too have been waiting for the right time to give it to you. You beat me to the punch, but it doesn’t mean I love you any less. After all, you’re a mare as well, and we shouldn’t treat either of us like a stallion. So here it goes...”

At that moment there was a sound from in the hall.

“Applejack, Rarity are y’all here?” said Apple Bloom’s voice.

“It’s okay Sugar Cube,” said AJ, “maybe she’d like to see this, if’n you don’t mind.”

Rarity smiled and opened the door with her magic then called out.

“It’s okay to come in.”

Apple Bloom entered, but the surprising thing was, she was being followed by Diamond Tiara.

“One moment Sugar Cubes,” said AJ, “I think Rarity was ’bout to say somethin’.”

The two saw the ring and chain suspended in midair and realized what was going on.

“Applejack Darling,” said Rarity, “my life would be nothing without you. Will you marry me?”

“It’s what I was born for,” said AJ with a smile and tear on her cheek. “It’d be my honor.”

The chain floated around AJ’s neck and the two kissed.

“How wonderful,” said Diamond, “so romantic!”

“I think it’s just awesome,” said Apple Bloom.

AJ and Rarity kissed again. Rarity motioned her head toward the newcomers, AJ understood.

“I don’t ’member hearing you come home last night young mare,” said AJ trying to sound stern, but not doing a very good job.

“That’s because Apple-Love spent the night with me,” said Diamond.

“Apple-Love?” said Rarity with a smile.

“Yes, it’s Di’s name for me and I adore it,” said Apple Bloom.

“And you spent the night?” Said Rarity, she was smiling from ear to ear. “As in sleeping together?”

The two nodded their heads.

“You did?” said AJ, not sure if she should be happy or embarrassed.

“I just knew you two were meant for each other.” Said Rarity, hugging Apple Bloom and Diamond, “this is beyond great!”

“We’re goin’a have to have a talk Miss Diamond,” said AJ, raising an eyebrow. “Corruptin’ and deflowerin’ my lil’ sis.”

“We only slept together, no sex,” said Diamond, “And I don’t think I’m answerable to any pony but my marefriend Apple Bloom. She’s an adult and free to make her own choices.”

“Marefriend?” said Rarity excited.

Apple Bloom glowered at AJ in disapproval.

“Calm down you two,” said Rarity laughing, “Apple Bloom, you should know your sister’s sense of humor by now. Or I should say lack thereof.”

“And y’all know Rarity,” said AJ laughing, “she’ll be askin’ for all the intimate details.”

“Later Darlings,” said Rarity with a wink.

Apple Bloom and Di relaxed and laughed with the two older ponies.

“I hate to break this up,” said Applejack, “but we’ve work to do Sugar Cube. Last night the timber wolves were howlin’.”

“The Zap Apples!” said Apple Bloom, “they’ll be here in four days!”

“Yes Darling,” said Rarity noticeably timid.

“What’s wrong?” said Apple Bloom.

“We all are goin’a be super busy,” said Applejack.

“I think they’re saying there isn’t going to be time for us to see each other,” said Diamond sadly.

“But that’s not fair!” said Apple Bloom, almost in tears.

“I know Darling,” said Rarity, “and as much as I’m all for actions of the heart, the Zap Apple harvest and Zap Apple jam production is one of the largest sources of income for our family, right after cider sales.”

“I know, it’s a big deal for my family’s business also.” Said Diamond, then turning to Apple Bloom, “Perhaps we’ll be so busy, we won’t have time to notice. And we aren’t going anywhere. And I’m not going to feel less for you, Apple-Love.”

The two younger mares embraced, and then kissed a long kiss. So long AJ and Rarity started to feel uncomfortable. They broke the kiss and looked into each other’s eyes for a moment.

“I guess I need to let my daddy know,” said Di, “we need to make room for the jam.”

Apple Bloom nodded her head and turned to talk to her sister.

“I’m goin’a walk Di to the end of the lane if’n it’s ‘kay.”

“Sure Sugar Cube, you don’t need permission.” Said AJ, “take your time.”

The two younger mares left sadly. After they heard the door close the older mares went to the window and looked out. They watched as the two young mares walked slowly.

“Talk about bad timing,” said Rarity.

“I know Sugar Cube,” said AJ, “but what can we do?”

“Apple Bloom is old enough to know what needs to be done,” said Rarity. “And if what’s happening is really real, then there’ll be time for them to figure out what it is they’ve discovered.”

“What?” asked Applejack.

“Love Darling,” said Rarity, giving AJ a quick kiss, “love.”

AJ smiled as they looked out the window and watched as Apple Bloom and Diamond embraced, kiss and then went their own way.

The next three days were filled with hard work for the Rich’s and the Apple’s.

The Store had to be rearranged to handle the coming jam. Filthy had enough professional courtesy to not sell the Zap Apple jam while the Apples had their stand at Sweet Apple Acres active. In fact he’d wait two weeks after the Apples were out to feature it in his store. But there was still the job of preparing the storeroom and figuring how they were going to display the sweet and magical treat.

In the past, Filthy had made a deal to use Granny Smith’s image on a label. But with Granny in Appleloosa, and to the thrill of Diamond, he had labels made with Apple Bloom’s picture on them.

With the Apples there was the job of setting out as many baskets as possible, they didn’t want to waste a second of the short day the apples would be there. Plus there was having to make room to store the apples until they could be made into jam.

It was kind of funny; the Zap Apples were so good in cakes, pies, jam and other treats. But to eat one, there wasn’t much difference from the regular apples.

Both families worked hard to get ready for this time which actually bound them together as it had since the days of Filthy’s grandfather and Granny Smith original production. The families took great pride in this. The Apple’s Zap Apple Jam was the origin of the settlement of Ponyville, and the Rich’s family was the cornerstone of what became the business aspect of Ponyville.

It was the evening of the day before the coming of the Zap Apples. Diamond was sitting at the dinner table with her family. Her aunt Ruby was visiting and was busy talking to her sister and brother-in-law. But as she had for the last few days, Diamond’s mind was on a very special mare.

Apple Bloom had managed to stop by Rich’s Barnyard Bargains to pick up supplies. Diamond would have Apple Bloom come into the back room to help collect what she needed. Both Filthy and Spoiled knew not to go into the back while the girls were back there. They knew there wasn’t any time for hanky-panky, so they allowed them time to get in some much needed kissing. It’s was what kept the two going through this hard time.

Now Diamond was just sitting and looking at her food. Emerald didn’t understand why his mommy was so quiet, so he tried to get her to talk.

“You wan’a know something cool,” said the colt to his mom. “I was talking to Scootaloo today and guess what!”

“What Sweetie,” said Diamond, trying not to let her funk interfere with her relationship with her son.

“I asked Scootaloo if Mrs. Rainbow or Mrs. Twilight was her mother. And do you know what she said? Scootaloo said they both were her moms,” said the colt excited. “How lucky is that? To have two moms!”

“I guess it would be special,” said Diamond. “I know all moms are special. My mom sure is.”

Spoiled smiled at Diamond’s remark.

“Well my mommy is too,” said Emerald. The colt got up and hugged and kissed Diamond.

“I really love my mommy. But I still think two mommies would be fun,” said the colt.

Then he got a strange look on his face.

“You know, I think it’d be nice if Miss Apple Bloom was my mommy too.”

Diamond sat stunned. Emerald excused himself and went to play before he had to get ready for bed.

“Out of the mouth of foals,” said Ruby.

“Beg pardon,” said Diamond.

“Come on,” said Spoiled, “it’s plain enough your son sees it, it’s obvious enough a blind pony could see it.”

“Hold on, this is girl talk,” said Filthy, “and here I sit without a uterus. Randolph, come with me, I think we need to let Emerald beat us at a board game.”

“My pleasure, sir.”

The two stallions left the room, in spite of her mood, even Diamond chuckled.

“Spoiled told me about this Apple Bloom,” said Ruby. “As thrilled as I am your mind has changed, why a mare, why now?”

“Aunt Ruby,” said Diamond, “it has nothing to do with mares. Apple Bloom is special; she has more reason than I do not to go out with stallions. Without saying too much, it could be argued Apple Bloom isn’t really a mare, nor is she a stallion.”

“I see,” said Ruby somewhat understanding what Diamond was hinting at.

“She’s incapable of sex,” said Diamond, “and that’s fine with me. When we spent the night together and just held the other, it was Elysium. I found a pony who only wants to be with me. Nothing more and I so want to be with her.”

Ruby and Spoiled looked at each other and smiled. Ruby nodded her head.

“Hurts not being around her,” said Spoiled, “doesn’t it.”

“Yes mom.”

“Can’t go five minutes without thinking of her kiss,” said Ruby.

“Yes Aunt Ruby,” said Diamond.

“All you want to do is run out the door and find her,” said Spoiled.

“You want more than anything to hold her close,” said Ruby.

“Yes,” said Diamond, a tear running down her cheek. “More than anything.”

“You want to take her to bed and make love to her all night long,” said Spoiled.

“Yes…

Wait! No!

We promised each other we’d wouldn’t want that kind of relationship.” Said Diamond, looking sheepish, not knowing how much she should say. “Besides, Apple Bloom can’t.”

“Born without the equipment,” said Ruby.

“How’d you know?” asked Diamond.

“I didn’t,” said Ruby, “until now.”

Diamond thought with this much out, she should share the rest. If she couldn’t trust her mother and her aunt, who could she trust?

“Apple Bloom says the doctor calls it Vaginal Agenesis,” said Diamond.

“Ah yes,” said Ruby, Diamond had almost forgotten her aunt was a nurse. “How severe?”

“She said she was born without a vagina or a uterus,” said Diamond.

“Ovaries?” asked the aunt.

“She said she has those.”

“Clitoris?”

“She didn’t say, but she showed me herself briefly when she was explaining it. I don’t remember seeing one,” said Diamond.

“I thought as much,” said Ruby. Then the aunt smiled, “so what’s the problem?”

“She said the doctors have told her she couldn’t have an orgasm because of the condition.”

“Horse-apples!” said Spoiled, “a mare doesn’t need to have ‘down there’ penetrated or even stimulated to have an orgasm.”

“What?” said Diamond.

“It’s called sensual stimulation. I’ve known mares who have climaxed just by having their nipples kissed and rubbed.”

“Really?” asked Diamond.

“Yes,” said Ruby, “and oh Celestia, was it awesome!”

All the mares giggled and blushed.

“Listen honey,” said Spoiled, “when you love a pony, you’ll do anything to please them. And when they love you, they’ll do the same.”

“Love?” asked Diamond.

“Yes,” said Ruby, “it is obvious how much you feel for this Apple Bloom. What is it Spoiled said you call her?”

“Apple-Love,” said Di blushing.

“And has she said anything to hint at something?”

Diamond thought for a moment.

“When we were in bed,” said Diamond, “just holding each other. Apple-Love asked me what does love feel like.”

“How did you answer her?”

“I said, I don’t know, but I hoped it felt like I was feeling for her right then.”

“And she said?” asked Spoiled.

“She said she hoped it felt that way too. And then she thanked me for feeling it with her.”

“And why do you think she asked it?” asked Spoiled.

“Well… I…” stammered Diamond.

“Diamond,” said Ruby, “she was being as cautious as you are, but she was telling you she loves you!”

Both Spoiled and Ruby looked intensely at the younger mare, eyebrows raised.

“She loves me?” said Diamond, starting to look happier than she had in days.

“And…” said the two older mares together.

“And…

I love her!” said Diamond, her face lighting up. “I love her! I love Apple Bloom! I want to tell her now!”

“I bet you do,” said Spoiled, “but aren’t the Apples getting ready for the Zap Apples.”

“Yes,” said Diamond, becoming disappointed.

“They need their rest,” said Spoiled, “it doesn’t mean you can’t tell her tomorrow.”

All the mares smiled. Diamond hugged and kissed her mother and aunt.

But when they all went to bed, Diamond could only just lay there, thinking and imagining what the morning would bring. She turned on her light and started to read.

Much later, Diamond was almost asleep when she heard a knocking at the door downstairs.

“Who in the hoof could that be at this hour?” she asked to nopony there.

Diamond quietly went down stairs. She noticed her mother and aunt were following her. It was a relief, no telling what kind of pony would be out this time of night.

At the front door, Diamond moved the curtain enough to peek out.

Apple Bloom was exhausted. Getting ready for the Zap Apples plus getting all the supplies for the jam. Not to mention painting the pink polka dots in the kitchen and giving the jars ‘a talkin’ to’.

Luckily, the school kids could be counted on to sing to the water. She now had gallons of ‘sang to’ water ready for Zap Apple Jammin’. This was fortuitous because Diamond escorted Emerald to and from Sweet Apple Acres so she got a few moments with Diamond. Also seeing her and getting a little kissing in as she collected supplies at Rich’s Barnyard Bargains helped.

Some time spent with Di was better than none. She still was amazed at how much she wanted to be with Diamond Tiara.

She now had a mountain of highly motivated jars and she had taken the bees all their favorite flowers so she had collected some of the sweetest honey ever.

But because of the Zap Apples, she hadn’t seen enough of Diamond and her heart was breaking.

In spite of how tired she was, she was surprised she was still awake. All she could think of was the most wonderful night being held by a most wonderful mare.

Apple Bloom tried to think of anything to get her mind off the pain she was feeling right now.

Then something humorous struck her, she was thinking how she and Diamond would’ve reacted if some pony from the future came back to them when they were in Miss Cheerilee’s class, and told them they’d be ‘involved’.

In an imaginary past in Apple Bloom’s mind…

Apple Bloom, and Diamond Tiara were sitting in Miss Cheerilee’s class room. The rest of the class had went home. But due to a shouting match which had turned into a shoving match at recess, the teacher told the two they had to meet with her after school was out.

Cheerilee had two chairs side by side and they were instructed to sit by each other until they made up. Now they were in the classroom alone.

“This is your fault Diamond,” said Apple Bloom.

“Is not,” replied Diamond.

“If you weren’t such a pain in the flanks,” said Apple Bloom, getting more cross. “You should just shut your muzzle and leave me and my friends alone.”

“I wouldn’t even talk to the likes of you except I don’t want to go to the boarding school in Manehatten. So I’m stuck here in school with you,” said Diamond. “If you and the rest of the Cootie Mark Crybabies would learn your place and leave your better ponies alone, there’d be no problem.”

“Yes there would be,” replied Apple Bloom, “the problem is you thinkin’ you’re better than anypony else. At least Silver Spoon has come to her senses. Makes me sick thinkin’ there are ponies that can even think that way.”

“You just keep thinking that way,” said Diamond, “but you’ll see. When we’re out of school, I’ll be living the life of luxury and you’ll still be digging in the dirt.”

“I don’t care,” said Apple Bloom, “at least I won’t have to see you ever again!”

“Same here,” said Diamond turning up her nose, “if I never saw you again, it’d be too soon!”

“Well, at least we agree on somethin',” said Apple Bloom, starting to shout, “I don’t care what Granny Smith says about hatin’, ’cause I don’t think I could ever hate a pony more than YOU!”

“ME TOO!” shouted Diamond.

The two turned their back on each other, both wanting Miss Cheerilee to hurry up so they could get away from their adversary.

Suddenly there was a flash followed by a cyclone of dust, papers and smoke. When it cleared there stood a green Pegasus stallion. He looked as if they should recognize him, but they couldn’t place him. Diamond and Apple Bloom were shocked.

The stallion looked closely at the two fillies.

“It is you,” he shouted, “it really worked!”

“Who…

Who are you?” said Apple Bloom in a frightened voice.

“It’s me, Emerald…

Emerald Ritch!

Oh! of course you wouldn’t recognize me,” said the stallion chuckling and facehoofing, “I haven’t been born yet! Twilight Dash gave me the chance to come back in time to see my parents when they were little.”

“Who’re your parents?” asked Diamond.

“That’d be you…

Mom.”

It struck Diamond, the stallion did have some of Spinner’s features.

Apple Bloom could see the resemblance to Diamond Tiara.

“You’re Spinner’s and my son?” asked Diamond starting to smile.

“Sort of,” said the stallion, “Spinner was my father, or at least he was the pony that made you pregnant. But the bum and his worthless family turned their backs on you as soon as they found out you were pregnant. You didn’t find out until you were in Manehattan at the boarding school.

We don’t talk about him because he and his family never acknowledged me or did anything to help you.”

Emerald looked disgusted at the subject of his biological father.

Diamond was shocked at this revelation. Apple Bloom snickered knowing how much Diamond didn’t want to go to boarding school.

“But that school is for elementary school ponies, that would mean…” Said Diamond, almost not wanting to hear the answer.

“That you’re probably pregnant with me now,” finished Emerald.

“So if Spinner left me,” said Diamond rubbing her abdomen, “then who’s the other parent you came to see?”

“You’re both here together just like the spell was cast.” Said the stallion, “she was a pony that took you into her heart and loved you like no pony else would.”

Diamond was shocked at the revelation that she would have a ‘her’ as a mate and partner.

Emerald turned his gaze to Apple Bloom and said:

“It’s so good to see you too mom.”

Apple Bloom and Diamond looked at each other.

“Mom?” The fillies said together.

“Yes, I can still remember the wedding,” said the stallion walking up and hugging the fillies. “I love my moms so much! Almost as much as you two love each other.”

Then he looked at them and blushed:

“I’ll never forget the look on your faces the night I had a bad dream and walked in on the two of you having oral sex with each other. Boy, were you two embarrassed! And the cockamamie explanation of what you were doing still makes me laugh today. I believed you then, but I was only nine.”

The stallion kissed each filly on the cheek, then the stallion got an odd look.

“Sorry moms,” he said, “my time is up. But I’ll see you soon, we’re having dinner at Scootaloo and Silver Spoon Dash’s home tonight.”

The stallion stepped back and then vanished in a flash.

“Scootaloo and Silver Spoon Dash’s home?” they said together.

“Weddin’?” said Apple Bloom.

“In love with each other?” said Diamond.

“You and me,” said Apple Bloom.

“Oral sex!” said Diamond.

“Ewwww, yuck, yuck, yuck!” said Apple Bloom shuddering and spiting.

“I think I’m going to be sick,” said Diamond trying not to throw up.

Then the two looked at each other and burst out in the most spasmodic fit of laughter.

“Us in love,” said Diamond still laughing, “could you imagine?”

“You ‘n me kissin’!” laughed Apple Bloom.

They both looked at each other and made fake kissy faces.

Not sure why they moved closer, their lips unexpectedly met.

Then their tongues were soon exploring the others. Their forelegs wrapped around each other. Everything was forgotten, they were lost in the kiss and in no hurry to stop.

Miss Cheerilee walked in and nearly fell over.

“Girls?” said Cheerilee.

The two fillies broke the kiss and were looking in each other’s eyes. The largest of smiles on their faces.

“I guess you two have made up,” said Cheerilee most confused. “You can go home now.”

“Wan’a see if Granny Smith has any fresh apple pie?” said Apple Bloom to Diamond.

Diamond just nodded and the two left.

“I think I like the name Emerald,” said Diamond.

“Me too,” said Apple Bloom.

“That worked better than I thought,” said Cheerilee as she just stood there scratching her head and watched the girls leave hoof in hoof.

Apple Bloom’s thoughts returned to the present…

Apple Bloom had the smallest of smiles at the humor of her thoughts. She then turned on her side and soon noticed her pillow was wet. She hadn’t realized she’d been crying. Somehow, knowing she’d been crying made her cry even harder.

Apple Bloom had never let Diamond know, but Diamond had made her cry in the past, but not like this. She was crying to be with Diamond.

Apple Bloom reached out a hoof to the empty side of the bed, all she could think of was how lonely and cold her bed was now. Even with family there, she’d never felt so alone.

She was trying to be quiet about crying, but apparently it wasn’t working.

There was a knock on her bedroom door.

“Yeah?” called out Apple Bloom, trying to get the crying under control.

The doorknob glowed blue and the door opened. Rarity stuck her head in.

“Are you alright Darling,” asked her sister’s partner.

“Yeah” said Apple Bloom, not too convincingly.

“Oh Darling,” said Rarity, coming into the room and sitting on the edge of Apple Bloom’s bed. “You’re not alright; I could hear you crying in Applejack’s and my room. Your sister could sleep through a timber wolf attack, but I heard you.”

“Rarity,” said Apple Bloom, “I can’t stop thinkin’ of Diamond Tiara! I close my eyes and I can feel her holdin’ me. I want to see her and kiss her so badly. What’s wrong with me?”

Rarity just smiled and gave a short snicker.

“It’s obvious Darling,” said the white Unicorn, “you have it bad.”

“Am I sick?”

“No you silly filly,” said Rarity smiling, “you’re in love.”

“Love?” said Apple Bloom starting to smile.

Rarity nodded her head.

“I’m in love!” said Apple Bloom, Rarity smiled even larger.

“I’m in love with Diamond Tiara!” said Apple Bloom excitedly as she was starting to get out of bed.

“Where’re you going?” asked Rare.

“To tell her,” said Apple Bloom putting on her hat.

“But it’s the middle of the night,” said Rarity laughing.

“I don’t care,” said Apple Bloom looking happier than Rarity had ever seen her.

Apple Bloom bolted down the stair and Rarity returned to her bed.

“What’s goin’ on Sugar Cube?” asked AJ groggily.

“Love,” said Rarity snuggling close to her fiancée.

“What?” asked AJ.

“Your sister just realized she’s in love,” said Rarity. “Now you remind me just how much you love me.”

Applejack smiled and pulled the beautiful Unicorn close and kissed her with all her heart. AJ soon felt a hoof at her marehood.

“Ho Doggies,” said Applejack rolling Rarity onto her back. Rarity giggled while kissing.

Soon the two were deep into their lovemaking.

Apple Bloom galloped down the lane toward Ponyville. All the fatigue of the last couple days was gone. All she could think of was telling Diamond how she felt. Soon the Rich mansion was in sight and the gate was open. She noticed despite the late hour, there was a light on in a window.

Apple Bloom recognized the window, it was the room she spent the most special night of her life (so far).

Apple Bloom went to the door and knocked as hard as she dared at this time of night. It wasn’t long when she heard hoof steps approaching; a curtain was drawn back enough for a pony to peek out.

Then the door exploded open, Apple Bloom was tackled to the ground and kissed unmercifully.

“Apple-Love!” said Diamond excitedly, “it’s really you! I couldn’t sleep thinking of you!”

“Me neither,” said Apple Bloom, “I’ve got somthin’ I need to tell you.”

“I do too,” said Diamond.

“I LOVE YOU!” said Diamond and Apple Bloom together.

Both looked at each other with wide-eyed excitement and then kissed the most passionate kiss yet.

“Diamond, you two need to take that up to your room,” said Aunt Ruby from the doorway.

“The front yard is no place for that,” said Spoiled.

“You and your partner will be more comfortable inside,” said Ruby.

“Plus,” said Spoiled, “we don’t want the neighbors to talk.”

“Partner?” said Apple Bloom and Diamond looking into the eyes of their now declared love.

The two smiled and hugged deeply then they got up and walked into the house.

Inside the two mares were followed by the older mares.

“Why’d you say partner?” asked Diamond.

“You aren’t going to lose sleep like that over a simple crush or marefriend,” said Ruby.

“Now get up to your room and don’t wake up Emerald,” said Spoiled.

“Or keep us awake,” said Ruby as the two older mares went up to their rooms.

Diamond and Apple Bloom went up as well.

In Diamond’s room they quickly put out the light and slipped under the covers of Di’s bed.