Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, With Anypony Else But Me

Chapters

ACT ONE: Applejack is Surprised
ACT TWO: Confessions
ACT THREE: Where Do We Go From Here?
ACT FOUR: One More Confession
ACT FIVE: Surprise Announcements
ACT SIX: Getting Ready
ACT SEVEN: The Wedding
ACT EIGHT: After The Wedding

ACT ONE: Applejack is Surprised

Twilight and Applejack were deep in the orchard. Twilight said that the bucolic setting helped to get her more in touch with her Earth Pony lover. Twilight had been making love to Applejack all night now. Just as AJ had been pouring all her skill and passion out on her lover.

“Oh Celestia, Twilight!” cried Applejack as the orgasm washed over her. “Ah’m comin’ again!”

“Well hurry up already!” said Granny Smith floating by in a row boat. “There’s chores to be done! And don’t forget the sheets ya messed up, again.”

Applejack sat up in bed. She looked around disappointed that Twilight wasn’t in the bed with her, then she facefooved and said;

“Not ’nother consarned dream! Ah should’a known; Granny in a blasted row boat!”

AJ wasn’t sure if she’d had wet the bed or she was just that aroused.

Dreaming of Twilight again; it was probably aroused.

‘An’ Ah thought only boys were spposed to have wet dreams,’ thought AJ to herself…

Again.

After AJ showered, she cleared away her soiled sheets and headed down to the laundry room.

Laundry was normally Apple Bloom’s chore, but it was unfair and embarrassing to subject the filly to her ‘vaginal discharges’.

As she walked through the lower floor, Apple Bloom saw her sister carrying her sheets to the laundry room. Normally, AB would takes the sheets and pillowcases off the beds to wash them, so she snickered as she saw her sister with her soiled linen. She was old enough to understand.

“Twilight again?” asked Apple Bloom.

“Not. A. Word.” Said the elder sister authoritatively.

“Must’ve been a good ‘n’,” snickered the little sister.

AJ’s smile gave Apple Bloom the answer. AJ had let her sister in on some of the dreams she’d been having about her secret crush. If she couldn’t trust Apple Bloom, who could she trust. The two had a bond most ponies didn’t know about…

Not even Apple Bloom.

Later as AJ was eating a quick breakfast, her sister approached her.

“AJ, Ah gotta do a report on a family member fer school. Can Ah do it on ya?”

“Sure, Sugar Cube. Why don’t Ah take ya to Twilight’s castle so ya can see my throne an’ the map table.”

“Plus it’d give ya a chance to see Twilight,” said Apple Bloom with a wink.

“What’d ya mean by that?” asked AJ.

“Come on, sis,” said Apple Bloom, “ya’ve told me several times ‘bout yer feelings fer Princess Twilight. Ah ain’t never said nothin’ to anypony. An’ Ah swear Ah never will without yer say so.

But don’t ya think it’s ‘bout time to say somethin’ to Twilight?
It might make laundry easier an’ Ah really like her, Ah think she’d be an awesome sister.”

Applejack caught Apple Bloom’s meaning.

“’Kay sis,” said AJ, “let’s not blow this out of proportion.”

The Apple sisters hugged and Apple Bloom left for school.

Applejack worked her chores that day, but the dream and AB’s comments continued to circulate through her head.

Later that day…

“Ya sure Princess Twilight ain’t gonna mind me lookin’ at the map?”

“Sugar Cube,” said Applejack to her sister, “the last thing Twi’d do is get mad at ya fer lookin’ at the furniture.”

“But the map is part of the castle an’ so it’s magical.”

“So?” said the big sister amused. “Alicorn or no, Twi ain’t changed any since she first came to Ponyville, ‘cept she ain’t as standoffish as she was. An’ yer one of the first ponies she met here.

She’s been teachin’ ya to do potions. An’ from what she an’ Zecora tell me, yer doin’ great at learnin’ somethin’ magical in spite of bein’ an Earth Pony.

Ah don’t say it enough, but Ah’m so proud of ya Sugar Cube.”

Applejack stopped and gave her sister a warm and honest hug. Apple Bloom always felt the warmth and love in her sister’s hugs. Even more than when hugged by Granny Smith or Big Mac.

It wasn’t long before the sisters had walked through Ponyville to Friendship Castle.

As Applejack and Apple Bloom entered Twilight’s castle, Apple Bloom was amazed at the size again. To have this large of a building being one pony’s home (or more accurately, one pony, her pupil and one baby dragon) was almost overwhelming.

Apple Bloom had to do a report on a family member so she had chosen her big sister. Now AJ was taking her to see her ‘throne’ in the Throne/Map Room. And if Twilight was around, she’d get her to activate the map and let Apple Bloom see it.

As they approached the Throne Room’s door, they heard something unexpected…

Somepony crying.

Apple Bloom tried to open the door but to no avail. Starlight Glimmer came galloping up.

“Apple Bloom,” said Starlight, “wait please.”

“What’s wrong Starlight?” asked Applejack.

“It’s Twilight,” said Starlight, “she had a date last night…”

“Well… That sounds nice,” said AJ, with an odd overtone in her voice, “she needs to get out an’ have fun more often.”

“Yes,” said Starlight, “but less than an hour after she left, she came back to the castle, ran to the Throne Room and has been crying there ever since. She’s been like that all night and all of today.”

“Twilight cryin’ all night an’ day?,” reacted Applejack, “what happened?”

“I don’t know,” said Starlight, “she locked the door and won’t come out.”

“Sorry Apple Bloom,” said AJ to her sister, “Tour’s gonna have to wait. Ya need to run home an’ tell Granny that Ah need a bottle of Apple Brandy an’ a mug.

An’ hurry!”

“Sure thing, sis,” said Apple Bloom as she bolted to the door.

Applejack and Starlight stood talking while waiting for the youngest Apple to return.

Starlight was feeling really bad because she’d urged Twilight to go on the date. He was a pony that’d had known Twilight in school, Twilight had grudgingly agreed.

“He appeared nice enough and Twilight was nervous but happy to be getting out of the castle.

I was settled in for a little light reading; It was Meadowbrook’s theses on trans-dimensional transformations as they applied in a historical context; (Starlight! interjected Applejack.); Oh right! Sorry,

I heard the front doors open and a pony gallop in.” Said Starlight, “I went into the hall in time to see Twilight galloping into the Throne Room. I tried to go in after her but she’d sealed the door, and won’t answer.”

“That’s ’kay Starlight,” said AJ, “Ah’m sure what ever happened, Twi won’t blame ya.”

“I know,” said Starlight, a tear in her eye, “but I blame me.”

Applejack hugged Starlight and let the lavender Unicorn have a moment to cry. About that time, Apple Bloom returned with the spirit AJ had requested. AJ took the saddlebag from her sister.

“Thanks Sugar Cube,” said Applejack. “Ah don’t know how long this is gonna be. So why don’t ya trot on home an’ tell Granny that Ah may be late fer supper. We’ll do the tour later.”

“’Kay sis,” said the little sister, “tell Twilight Ah’m thinkin’ of her.”

Apple Bloom hugged her sister and left.

“Now ya go an’ relax too,” said AJ to Starlight, “Ah’ll talk to Twi an’ let ya know what happens.”

Starlight gave AJ a hug and left.

Applejack knocked on the door, there was no answer.

AJ knocked again harder, no response.

“Twi, it’s me, AJ. If’n ya don’t unlock these here doors and let me in, Ah’ll buck ‘em open.”

There was a moment, Applejack could hear Twilight sniffing as if to try to stop her crying. Then there was a purple aura around the door then it opened slightly.

Applejack entered the Throne Room, as she did, the doors closed behind her and AJ could hear the bolts snap into place. Twilight was at her place at the map table. And from where she was, AJ could tell that Twilight’s eyes were red from crying, but the right one didn’t look quite right.

Applejack trotted to her friend. Standing close, Twilight grabbed the orange Earth Pony and cried against her neck. Then she pulled back to say something. But Applejack spoke first.

“No, Sugar Cube, don’t say nothin’ a’fore ya’ve had a mug of this, Ah insist.”

Applejack put the saddlebag bag down, then put the mug on the table along with the bottle of brandy as well. She poured a mug full and Twilight levitated it to herself.

Twilight took a gulp and suddenly realized it wasn’t hard cider as she had first assumed.

She sputtered and coughed. Then looked questioningly at her friend.

“Granny’s recipe,” said AJ smiling, and with a wink. “Apple Brandy, not my cousin. Drink up, we ain’t talkin’ ‘til ya have one under yer belt.”

Twilight started to protest.

“Not. A. Word!” said AJ authoritatively, just like she would with her sister.

Twilight capitulated and continued to drink, her tears were stopping by now. When Twilight had finished the mug she put it down on the table. AJ filled it again.

“I don’t think I need any more,” said Twilight.

“Yeah ya do,” said Applejack, “but we can talk now.”

Twilight’s aura pulled the mug back to herself and in spite of, not needing any more, Twilight took another drink.

“’Kay Twi.” Said Applejack, sitting in her own throne, next to Twilight’s, “ya wanna tell me what happened?”

Twilight sat quiet for a moment, looking into the mug.

“Twi, Ah’d rather ya tell me now. Ah ain’t leavin’ ’til ya do, an’ after ‘bout two more mugs of brandy… Ah ain’t gonna be able to stop ya from talkin’.” AJ said smiling at Twilight. Twilight understood what her friend was alluding to.

“Starlight and I were out yesterday buying some fresh vegetables when we met an old classmate. He was visiting on business, it was nice to see an old face. He asked if I was busy for dinner. I hesitated at first, but Starlight said I need to loosen up so I decided ‘what the heck’?”

Twilight paused took a breath and another drink of the brandy.

“I’d arranged to meet him in town, and he was waiting there for me. He said he wanted to take me to a movie and to dinner. It sounded nice enough. We were walking to Ponyville Cinema when he said he had left his bits back at the hotel, and asked if I minded if we went by there first.”

Twilight stopped for a moment and took another long drink of the brandy. Before Applejack could do it for her, Twilight levitated the bottle and filled her mug again. AJ smiled…

‘It’s workin’,’ thought Applejack.

“When we got there, he asked if I wouldn’t mind going in with him. I thought nothing of it and followed him into his room.”

Applejack could tell her friend was getting misty eyed, her hooves were shaking a bit. AJ nudged the mug to Twilight. Twilight downed the almost full mug and poured herself another.

The previous day, inside the Ponyville Hotel…

Twilight’s date closed the door behind them and locked it. Then he looked at Twilight oddly.

“The guys were right, they always said you’d be this easy,” he said.

“What the hay are you talking about?” said Twilight.

“To follow a stallion to his room without any of that being taken out for drinks or whatever,” he said. “I’ve always wanted me a piece of princess marehood. This is going to be fun!”

“I don’t know where you got that idea,” said Twilight, offended, but she didn’t get to continue.

Next thing Twilight knew, the stallion lunged at Twilight and knocked her across the bed.

The stallion was sure he had Twilight pinned to the bed and he proceed to extend his hidden penis.

“I bet you’re a screamer,” he said

Twilight felt his penis at her marehood. Twilight tightened the muscles extra tight that normally hid the marehood, before he could forcibly penetrate. She then used a spell that pushed him off, none to gently.

“What do you think you’re doing?” exclaimed Twilight, “Stop this now!”

“Oh you want to play rough,” he said, “I like that!”

“I’m not playing!”

But he slapped Twilight in the face and tried to force her to the bed again.

Twilight used a bolt of magic to send him across the room, extremely hard, breaking a small table and lamp.

“Not so rough, that really hurt!” he said. He was still thinking Twilight was playing.

“You think that’s rough? Wait until you get the visit from the royal guard!” Twilight shouted.

It was the first Twilight’s date realized she was serious, it reflected on his face.

“Royal Guard?” he said panicked. “We were just playing, weren’t we? The guys always said you liked to play that way.”

“I’ve never been with any pony, much less ‘that way’. I don’t know where you or they got the idea that I was some kind of whore, but it’ll cost you dearly! When a mare says stop, that means stop!” said Twilight, tears pouring. “But you can explain it to Princess Celestia!

She takes a very dim view of rape!”

“Princess Celestia! Rape? Now wait a moment…”

Twilight figured that she didn’t want to hear any more of his excuses, so she teleported outside and galloped back to the castle.

Back in the present…

Twilight started crying again. AJ got up and walked over to her friend and embraced her friend and let her cry for a while.

“There, there Sugar Cube,” said AJ, stroking Twilight’s mane. “It’s over now. Let’s get ya to bed. Ya need to sleep.”

Twilight nodded and followed Applejack out, Twilight was levitating the brandy and mug, drinking as she went. On the way to her room they ran into Starlight.

“Twi,” said Applejack, “give Starlight the name of the jerk. She’ll go let the cops know an’ take care of him.

Oh, an’ Starlight, tell Spike not to bother Twilight until she wakes up tomorrow, or he will answer to me.”

After a short explanation, Starlight looked shocked that this needed to have the police to get involved but she took the information, and said she’d be back soon.

As they walked to the stairs, Applejack smiled, she saw that her friend was having trouble walking straight.

When they entered Twilight’s room, AJ observed Twilight downing the contents of the mug, she tried to refill it but the bottle was empty, AJ knew that Twilight would sleep soundly for hours now. Applejack escorted Twilight to the bathroom then to the bed.

“’Kay Twi,” said AJ, “let’s get yer purple rump in the bed.”

Twilight complied, as she lay her head on the pillow she gave a little cry.

“Ouch!” Exclaimed Twilight looking at Applejack.

“Yer gonna have a shiner in the mornin’ Twi. But Ah guarantee ya, if’n Ah see him, he’ll get more than that!

Now get some sleep, Sugar Cube. Ah’ll check on ya later.”

Applejack turned to leave but found she was unable to. She noticed a purple aura around herself, it pulled her back to the bedside.

“AJ, please don’t leave me yet,” said Twilight, starting to slur her words.

“’Kay, Sugar Cube, Ah’ll not leave yet.”

AJ sat on the edge of the bed. Twilight reached out and held Applejack’s hoof. It looked as if Twilight was trying to figure what to say.

“AJ… Why do guys have to be such bucking jerks?”

Applejack was taken aback, she’d never heard Twilight swear before.

“Not all guys are,” said AJ.

“I know,” said Twilight, “only the bastards that thought I was some easy filly. Where the buck they ever got that idea beats the horse-apples out of me.”

Applejack was having a hard time not laughing or even smiling at Twilight’s use of language. But she’d never been around Twilight after drinking this much.

“Guys have tried this a’fore?”

“I think some dickhead at school must have started a rumor that I was easy and that he’d had his way with me. The ass-bite was probably trying to make himself look cool to the other colts. Making them think that he’d ‘done’ the princess’ protégé. After that, guys were always trying to get under my tail.

AJ… I swear to Celestia… I’m a virgin. I don’t dislike guys, but I don’t like them that way either. I’ve never wanted to be with any guys that way!

I told Princess Celestia and she told me to give her names of the horse-apple-heads. Several were expelled, but there were always some guys that would leer at me and try to grab my marehood as I walked by (yawn). But always in a crowd so I couldn’t tell who it (yawn) wassssss…”

AJ could tell that the brandy was really kicking in now. Twilight was quiet for a couple minutes and closed her eyes.

AJ was about to leave when Twilight half opened her eyes and was looking at her, not quite focusing. Then Twilight snickered and waved AJ closer.

“I’m going to tell you a little secret… Starlight,” whispered Twilight.

Twilight paused, AJ waited. Not sure if she should correct her friend or if she’d even understand.

After about a minute of silence;

“What secret?”

“Oh!” Said Twilight, giggling, “don’t tell anypony, but I really like mares.”

“Ya do?” AJ asked, her heart skipping a beat.

Twilight was giggling again and shook her head.

“Yes, I’ve been (yawn)… Been afraid to let my friendssssss… Know.”

“Why?” asked AJ, she had to hear this out.

Twilight had a strange smile on her face.

“Because I’m afraid of what they’ll think of me if they found out I think one of them is really hot.”

“Everypony knows that Rarity is hot,” said AJ.

“Pbtttt,” went Twilight blowing a raspberry, “she’s alright, if you like that type. No, I wouldn’t have the time, bits or patience to be with such a high maintenance mare. Don’t get me wrong, I love Rare, but she’s not the one.”

Now Applejack was conflicted. Should she stop Twilight or did she want to know who the pony was.

Her curiosity won out.

“Who is she then?”

“A pony I’ve wanted to be with almost as soon as I came to Ponyville. A pony I think is a much better looking mare than Rarity (yawn).

A pony that I’d want to take a whole evening just to lick every apple of her cutie mark, both sides and everything under her tail, in-between. Just to taste it all,” said Twilight snickering, AJ was shocked. “I’d show her that I know what a mare’s tongue is really for.”

“Ya have the hots fer m... Fer Applejack?”

“You bet your sweet lavender (yawn) assssss… I do, Starlight,” said Twilight,“ but don’t tell her.

Anytime I’m close to her, it takes all my will power not to grab and kiss her. And I bet they’d be the best kisses ever. And to be held in those strong forelegs, I don’t think there’d be much in life better than that (yawn).

It’s soooo hard not to think of her at night without playing with myself. I want her soooo badly! I imagine it’s her hoof in me, or her marehood I was fondling (yawn).

I’d love to have my tongue in her all the way to my chin. But if she found out, I’m afraid of what might happen.”

Twilight started to have a little fear in her voice. “I could lose her as a friend, or worse. She’d never want to be around me again. I’d miss out on any chance to win her love!”

It almost sounded like Twilight was going to cry again.

“Ah really don’t think ya have anythin’ to worry ‘bout there,” said AJ trying to hold back the thrill.

“I wish I could be so certain.” Twilight let out a long yawn.

“Faustdamn it, that mare is so Faustdamned hot!”

Now Applejack was really conflicted. She had never shared it with anypony but Apple Bloom. Applejack felt the same for and about Twilight. It’d be so easy to help Twilight to realize her fantasy, and her own as well.

But a few things were stopping her:

First: Twilight is drunk. It’d be just as bad as the issue that started this if she helped herself to her friend in this condition.

Second: Twilight is a close friend, and if she really wasn’t ready for this, it could end their friendship. Not just Twilight’s but perhaps all her friends.

Third: AJ wasn’t the type of mare to just jump in bed with a pony just because they wanted each other. There’s a time and place for everything and AJ didn’t want to rush it, she wanted to make sure.

Yes, she’d love to let Twilight do what she’d just said. And really, AJ wanted badly to get under Twilight’s tail as well. But not for a ‘quick piece of marehood’. AJ wanted Twilight, not as a bed partner, but as a life partner. But it would take time to discover this.

“Ah promise Ah won’t tell anypony,” said Applejack.

Twilight smiled and closed her eyes again.

Applejack could tell that Twilight wasn’t far from falling asleep. She leaned over to kiss her friend on the cheek. But as Applejack’s face was close, Twilight opened her eyes, smiled and put her forelegs around Applejack’s neck and pulled her closer.

“Oh Faust! I wish you were the real Applejack and not just a dream.”

Before Applejack could do or say anything, Twilight pulled Applejack to herself and was soon kissing her deeply. Applejack was sure that she shouldn’t be doing this, but she was enjoying the feel of Twilight’s tongue. Twilight pulled AJ onto the bed with her.

AJ figured that this was wrong but she embraced Twilight and continued the kiss. Soon she felt Twilight’s hoof stroking her abdomen, then her breasts.

“Oh AJ!” Twilight purred in her half asleep, half-drunk state, “I never noticed that you’re so well endowed! I love big breasts!”

But now, Twilight’s hoof was headed to AJ’s marehood. AJ knew if she let Twilight do that, she wouldn’t be able to stop.

“Twilight Sugar,” said Applejack breaking the kiss and regrettably, almost painfully, moving Twilight’s hoof away.

“Yes Darling,” said Twilight, still thinking she was dreaming.

“We shouldn’t rush this,” said Applejack giving Twilight a small kiss, “Ah want ya to know that Ah really do want ya just as bad. But we both know that we’d be disappointed if’n we just up an’ did it.”

“You’re right as usual, my lovely cowpony,” said Twilight. “Just hold me then, like I’ve always wanted you to do.”

Twilight snuggled close to AJ and was soon softly snoring. Applejack was enjoying this so much, almost too much. The feel of Twilight’s soft and feminine body was everything AJ had ever dreamed of. She so wanted to awaken Twilight to more kisses, to allow Twilight to complete the exploration of her body. As Applejack would joyfully explore Twilight’s.

But she knew she had to leave and let Twilight sleep. Plus she didn’t know how Twilight would react if she woke up with Applejack cuddling or caressing her and intimately exploring Twilight’s ‘privates’.

Applejack regrettably got off the bed as easy as she could as not to waken her sleeping friend. She walked to the door and looked over her shoulder. Twilight was so cute just sleeping peacefully there. It took all that was in AJ not to turn around and get back in bed with Twilight.

“Oh dear Celestia an’ Luna,” said AJ, almost prayerfully, “please don’t let this have been the only chance Ah ever get to be with this beautiful an’ wonderful mare.”

AJ left and as she quietly she could, she closed Twilight’s door. Starlight came walking up.

“Is she sleeping?”

“Yes,” said Applejack, not sure what else she should say. “When she wakes up, just go along with her. There at the end, she thought she was talkin’ to you, an’ said some things she might not had wanted me to hear yet.”

“Okay Applejack,” said Starlight, trying to figure what AJ may’ve been hinting at, “thanks.

By the way, the jerk turned himself into the police right after Twilight left his room. Apparently, he felt that it’d be less embarrassing to quietly go to the local police. He figured that they’d be more gentle and less embarrassing than if the Royal Guard came for him publicly.”

“That’s good, hopefully he learns his lesson,” said Applejack, she shared a hug with Starlight and then left.

Applejack walked back to Sweet Apple Acres. There were so many thoughts swirling around her mind; the feel of Twilight’s body and her tongue, the taste of her kisses and the profession of Twilight’s desire herself. Before she knew it, she was home.

As she entered the home, Apple Bloom saw her.

“How’s Twilight?”

“She’ll be ’kay,” said AJ.

“Good,” said the little sister, “Ah so was worried fer her.”
Applejack smiled at her sis. She really did have a large heart. Perhaps why the Crusader Cutie Mark was a heart inside an apple.

“Tell Big Mac that Ah may need him to cover fer me fer the rest of today,” said Applejack. “Ah got to talk to Granny about some ’portant things.”

“’Kay sis,” said Apple Bloom as she trotted out to find Big Mac.

Applejack found Granny sitting on her rocker and just watching out the window.

“Granny,” said Applejack, “can we talk.”

“Of course Pickle-Pare,” said Granny, “what do ya wanna talk ‘bout?”

“Can we go to my room an’ talk,” said Applejack blushing, “it’s kind’a personal.”

Granny looked questioningly at her granddaughter but got up and followed her up to Applejack’s room.

ACT TWO: Confessions

Granny sat on the edge of Applejack’s bed beside her granddaughter. The old pony could tell AJ was having a hard time thinking of what to say.

“Ya know Applejack,” said Granny, “ya can always tell me anythin’.”

“Ah know Granny,” said AJ, “but Ah ain’t told nopony ‘bout this. But now Ah have to."

Applejack blushed but Granny smiled.

“Applejack,” said Granny, “it don’t matter a rat’s rump that ya like girls.”

Applejack was shocked, she’d never told anypony but AB and she was Pinkie Pie sworn to secrecy.

“Come on Sweetie,” said the old pony, nudging AJ with an elbow, “once ya got over yer actin’ out just after yer parents died, ya ain’t never talked ‘bout any colts. Ya ain’t never went out with any colts an’ ya only hang out with mares.

Ah was born in the mornin’…

But not this mornin’.”

“Why ain’t ya never said nothin’?”

“’Bout what?” asked Granny. “it ain’t ’portant to anythin’ or anypony here at home, an’ we don’t love ya any less because of it.”
Applejack and Granny hugged.

“Granny,” said AJ, “yer right. Ah think Ah’ve always liked girls, even a’fore all that after ma an’ pa died. But there ain’t been none that Ah’ve wanted to get together with.

That is until Twilight came to town.”

AJ paused, she looked away and with a dreamy look on her face; she could see Twilight from her dreams and could still feel the way they were just kissing.

“Granny, Ah don’t think Ah could ever find a mare more special than Twilight. She’s so sweet, so smart, so brave an’ she’s got a work ethic as strong as any Apple.”

“Plus she’s a very cute mare,” said Granny with a sly smile.

“Yes Granny, she’s a very cute mare.” Said the younger pony blushing.

“Ya ain’t ever had to talk ‘bout it a’fore,” said Granny, “what changed?”
Applejack told Granny of what went on at the castle. About the talk with Twilight. They both giggled at AJ’s explanation of Twilight swearing. She told of allowing herself to kiss and cuddle with Twilight.

“Was that wrong of me Granny?”

“Let me ask ya this;

Did ya start the kiss?”

“No Granny.”

“Did ya kiss back with as much feelin’ as Twilight was givin’?”

“Yes Granny,” said AJ blushing.

“Did it feel like it was wrong?”

“Ah didn’t know if’n Ah should be doin’ that with her...”

“That ain’t what Ah asked, Applejack;

Did the kiss feel wrong?”

“No Granny, Ah don’t think Ah’ve ever felt anythin’ that ever felt more right.”
Granny smiled.

“Then that’s yer answer.”

Applejack’s face lit up as she accepted the old pony’s explanation.

“But now Applejack, ya’ve gotta do the right thing.”

“What’s that,” AJ asked, but she knew the answer, she just hoped Granny was going to say something else.

“After all that, ya need to tell Twilight the truth.

She just had somepony doin’ perhaps the most evil thing a pony could do to her; tryin’ to force themselves on her agin’ her will. Do ya want her to ’member only part of the evenin’ an’ ya kissin’ her while her head might be unclear of the whole thing? Like ya were tryin’ to do the same?”

Applejack hung her head, she knew her Granny was right.

“Ah will in the mornin’ Granny,” said Applejack, “Ah promise.”

“Oh Twilight,” said AJ, “I’ve love ya fer years. Ah’ll do anythin’ fer ya.”

“I’ve loved you for years too Applejack,” said Twilight kissing AJ, “and if you love me as much as I do you, then open the locked room for me, please.”

“Oh Twilight!” said AJ afraid. “Anythin’ but that, please don’t ask me to do that!”

“I see,” said Twilight sounding very disappointed, “and here I thought you loved me as much as I do you.”

Twilight looked sadly at Applejack and in a flash, she disappeared.

“No!” cried AJ.

She looked around but her love wasn’t there. Only the locked door in front of her remained. She could hear a sound coming from it like a heart beating.

The door started to bulge out, Applejack rushed to hold it back, It was all she could do to keep it secured.

“How much longer do you think you can hide me?” called a small voice from inside.

Applejack broke down crying.

Applejack sat up in bed in a cold sweat, tears streaming down her face.

“Ah know that day will be comin’ soon.” She said to herself, trying to keep her crying down so nopony in the house would hear her. “Celestia, give me courage when it does.”

“Oh Applejack!” said Twilight, “your kisses do so much to me. And when you kiss me down there, I want to scream!”

Applejack stopped and came up to kiss Twilight’s lips.

“Oh Honey,” said Twilight breaking the kiss, “when I taste myself on your tongue, I want to go wild.”

Applejack came close and said;

“Tap, tap, tap.”

“What did you say?” asked Twilight.
Applejack moved closer and glowed brightly and said;

“Tap, tap, tap.”

The morning’s sun shone through the stained-glass windows in Twilight’s room. She was usually awake long before this so she was confused for the moment. She reached out the other side of the bed.

“Applejack, Honey?” she whispered.

Once again, and disappointingly, Applejack wasn’t there.

There was another soft tapping at the door. As she sat up, the change in blood pressure made her head pound.

She fell back to the bed and covered her head with a pillow to block the sun.

Spike opened Twilight’s door and whispered;

“Are you awake yet Twi?”

“No need to shout Spike.”

“I’m whispering,” replied Spike.

“Not from where I’m laying,” said Twilight, her own voice making her head pound more.

“Starlight said that you need to get up and eat something or your hangover won’t get any better.

Twilight, what’s a hangover?”

“It’s punishment for drinking too much.” Said Twilight, “tell Starlight I’ll be down after I take a shower. And have plenty of coffee ready!

And I want it Tartarus style.”

“What’s that?”

“Black as sin, hot as Hades, and strong as Typhon(1).”

“Oh… okay Twi.”

Spike left the door and Twilight tried to sit up slower.

Ugh!” moaned Twilight, “I’m never going to drink again!”
It was the oath of every hungover pony, and Twilight knew that it was an oath that would never be honored. Just ask Berry Punch.

She looked around the room and saw on her bedside table an empty bottle and one of the Apple’s cider mugs. The sight of the objects made Twilight smile. Anything to do with the Apples and especially Applejack would set her heart aflutter.

Suddenly bits and pieces of the prior day tried to force themselves past the alcohol haze still clouding her brain. But enough got through to let Twilight connect the dots.

She was remembering things that were like the dream but weren’t part of her dream.

She started to remember telling her greatest and dearest secret to Starlight; but Starlight is a lavender Unicorn, not an orange Earth Pony!

Then she could remember Applejack’s face was close, Twilight could remember pulling her closer. Their tongues exploring the other’s.

Her eyes went wide, she broke out in a cold sweat. She could still almost feel the kiss on her lips. It was a dream come true, but it was also the greatest mortification of her life.

“Oh, no! Did I do what I think I did?”

‘Did this really happen? Did Applejack really reciprocate? Or did I force myself on my friend?’ Twilight fearfully thought.

After breakfast, Twilight had Starlight assist in finding a spell in the library. Finally they found a book and looked it over.

“Are you sure you want me to do this to you?” asked Starlight.

“I know mucking around with memories could lead to trouble if the Unicorn doesn’t know what they’re doing. Short of my mother or the princesses, I wouldn’t trust this to anypony to do this save you.”

Starlight smiled at the trust her teacher had in her abilities.

“Whenever you’re ready,” said Starlight.

Twilight braced herself and nodded her head.

A light turquoise aura flashed from Starlight’s horn and surrounded Twilight’s head. Twilight shuddered a bit, her eyes went as crossed as Muffins’. Then the spell dissipated, but it had worked it’s magic, the alcohol haze that had blocked her memories was gone. And due to the spell, the memories were vivid…

All the memories!

Twilight closed her eyes, shook her head, but regretted it with the hangover still hanging on.
Slowly Twilight opened her eyes. There was an odd mixture of horror and joy on her face.

“What have I done?” said Twilight facehoofing.

“Twilight?” said Starlight.

Twilight looked at her student.

“I think I confessed something that I wasn’t ready to deal with.”

“What was that?” asked Starlight.

Before Twilight could respond a pony entered the room.

“Twilight, Ah think we need to talk.”

Twilight looked in the direction of the familiar voice. The voice made her heart skip a beat for several reasons.

Starlight saw the look on both of the mare’s faces. She had an idea what Twilight’s plight was and so she deduced that she needed to make a quick exit.

“Sorry girls, I just remembered…

I have that thing…

At the place.” Said Starlight making a hasty retreat.

She closed the library doors behind herself. Twilight and AJ actually chuckled.

“Good morning Applejack,” said Twilight blushing.

“Mornin’, Sugar Cube,” said Applejack, blushing just as much.

“Yes,” said Twilight, more nervous than ever before. “We need to talk. But first I need to test something to see if I have all the facts.”

Applejack looked a little confused as Twilight flew very, very close; Applejack didn’t back off.

Gently Twilight put a wing around AJ’s neck; no resistance. Then she pulled her close into a passionate kiss; again, no resistance.

Applejack was surprised but welcomed it. Her forelegs wrapped around Twilight’s neck and pulled her close as well.

Twilight found the kiss exactly as she remembered.

And with Applejack giving no resistance and embracing tightly, that confirmed it.

They broke the kiss and stood there looking into each other’s eyes, oblivious of the string of saliva still connecting their tongues.

“It wasn’t just a dream,” said Twilight.

“No, Sugar Cube, it weren’t.”

“Let’s sit down,” said Twilight leading AJ to a sofa.

AJ sat down and Twilight sat closer than normal. AJ was pleased that Twilight put a wing around her shoulders and pulled her close. AJ took and held Twilight’s hoof.

“Twilight,” said AJ, “Ah’m sorry that Ah took advantage of yer state an’ ‘llowed you to tell me things that ya probably weren’t ready to.”

“Applejack, don’t be sorry.” Said Twilight who actually lifted and kissed AJ’s hoof that she was holding, AJ smiled. “I think the things that were said were things that we should’ve said long before now.”

The two smiled and leaned to each other and kissed some more.

After they broke the kiss, AJ looked sheepish, it was very noticeable.

“What, AJ?”

“Sugar Cube, do ya really think I’m hot? More than Rarity?”

Twilight blushed.

“Yes Applejack, I do. You’re a very attractive mare. I find your body to be perfect as far as my dream of the perfect mare, especially your muscular flanks. I can’t tell you just how much I’ve dreamed of exploring every square inch of you. And because of that, we need to talk about how we go forward with this.”

“Twi, Ah wanna let ya know, Ah find ya to be a very cute an’ desirable pony, Ah have fer some time now. Alone at night, Ah think of ya so, so much.

So we should talk.

Ah don’t wanna overstep this an’ rush into somethin’ we ain’t ready fer. But fer Celestia’s sake, Ah don’t wanna go back to actin’ like this doesn’t exist. Ah can’t go back to just bein’ yer friend anymore.”

“Me either. And after yesterday, I don’t think we ever could.”

AJ’s face lit up, Twilight was sure her own smile was just as large. The two embraced and kissed more.

“Oh Celestia, how I’ve dreamed of this!” said Twilight breaking the kiss. “I know some of our friends are more, how should I say, forward and modern thinking ponies. But I always believed that a relationship should be tried and tested before anything drastic is done. That doesn’t mean we can’t date, hang out and even share affection.”

AJ gave Twilight a little kiss.

“Twi,” said AJ, “that’s how Ah was raised. Anythin’ worth havin’ is worth waitin’ fer. Ah want to make sure that we’re thinkin’ with our head an’ heart, not our loins.”

“So how do you want to do this?” Asked Twilight, “should we keep it between ourselves for now?”

AJ thought for a moment for what to say;

“Let me put the way Granny s'plained it to me.”

With that, Applejack embraced Twilight again and kissed deeply. Their forelegs embraced the other closely. How long they kissed, it didn’t matter. It only helped to confirm the rightness. They broke the kiss panting.

“Did that feel wrong?”
“No Applejack, it didn’t.”

“Would ya be ashamed if’n our friends saw that?”

“Definitely not.”

“Then there’s our answer.” Said AJ smiling, “Ah think we need to tell our friends that we’re now marefriends.”

“Marefriends?” said Twilight thoughtfully, “yes, I think that’s the only way we could be friends anymore. Without sounding trite; I, for so long, have wanted you to be mine. Not property but partnership, I think this is our first step.”

“Me too Twi, me too.”
They looked into each other’s eyes and thought that they had never seen such a beautiful mare in their life. They kissed another small kiss.

“Rarity is going to blow a gasket,” said Twilight snickering.

“Yes,” said Applejack chuckling, “She’ll probably wanna make dresses fer us.”

“As long as she doesn’t jump the gun and want to make white dresses.”

Both mares got a good laugh out of that.

Then AJ had an odd twinkle in her eye.

“Ah don’t know, Sugar Cube,” said AJ kidding, “Twilight Apple sounds just ’bout right.”

“I was thinking more along the lines of; Princess Consort Applejack Sparkle. I think that sounds even better.”

“Princess Consort!” said AJ shocked, “Rarity will really blow a gasket! Me a princess with as much as she’s always wanted to be one.”

The two new marefriends laughed hard then kissed and got up to get their day started.

“Sweetheart, Ah’m really happy this has happened,” said Applejack.

“Me too Honey,” said Twilight, “me too.”

Both mares smiled at the endearments and left the library.

Rarity was sitting at her sewing machine. She’d had the greatest inspiration for the upcoming fashion season, she wanted to make a rough prototype before she lost the inspiration.

The bell at the door rang announcing somepony entered her shop. Slightly frustrated that her concentration was broken, she got up and went into the main salon.

“Twilight, Applejack,” said the white Unicorn, “how can I help you?”

“Rarity,” said Twilight, both her and AJ were smiling like the cat that ate the parasprite. “Applejack and I talked, and we figured of all our friends, we should probably tell you first.”

“Tell me what?” asked Rarity, becoming suspicious of why her two friends were standing so close.

“Rare,” said AJ, taking Twilight’s hoof, Rarity raised an eyebrow, “Twi an’ Ah are now marefriends.”

Rarity stood there for a couple of moments slack jawed and dumbfounded. Then as if to give validity to their claim, Twilight and Applejack kissed a rather deep kiss.

There was a squeal that equaled Sweetie Belle’s best effort. Twilight and Applejack broke the kiss to see Rarity looking at them smiling and jogging in place.

“Oh Rarity,” said AJ still holding Twilight’s hoof. “we thought ya might be happy fer us.”

Rarity rushed the couple and embraced them so quickly, it almost knocked them over.

Author's Note

(1) Typhon was a monstrous storm-giant who laid siege to heaven but was defeated by Zeus and imprisoned in the pit of Tartarus. He was the source of devastating storms which issued forth from that dark (the word typhoon come from this).

ACT THREE: Where Do We Go From Here?

Twilight and Applejack got about the same reaction to different levels from the rest of their friends. Rainbow tried to act cool about the whole thing, but the smile gave her away. It took a good five minutes to get Fluttershy to stop hugging them and crying for joy. Pinkie was, of course, wanting to plan a party.

Now the two were walking to Sweet Apple Acres. Before they’d left Twilight’s castle, they’d let Starlight and Spike in on the good news. Starlight said she figured as much, with the hints Applejack and Twilight herself had dropped.

Spike took a little bit of explanation. But when he realized they already had friends that were two mare couples i.e. Sweetie Drops/Lyra Heartstrings and Octavia Melody/Vinyl Scratch a.k.a. DJ Pon-3. Then he understood.

Twilight asked if Starlight would mind keeping an eye on Spike and feeding him dinner. She was going to Sweet Apple Acres to talk to AJ’s family and wasn’t sure when she’d be home.

“Honey,” said Twilight, “I need to ask you something.”

“Anythin’ Darlin’,” replied AJ.

“What would’ve happened if I, in my drunken state, would’ve tried to have sex with you?”

Applejack chuckled.

“Twilight,” said AJ, “that’s just what ya were actually tryin’ to do. It felt so good when ya were rubbin’ my boobs. It was so hard not to let ya go on”

“I think I remember that,” said Twilight with a smile, “and if I’m remembering correctly, you’ve quite the set. It makes me drool thinking of them.”

“Well if’n ya behave,” said AJ with a wink and quick kiss, “Ah might be persuaded to let ya check ‘em out again. But like we said, we shouldn’t rush into such things.”

“Sorry Honey,” said Twilight, “I guess I’ve dreamed so much about it and you, I was trying to act it out.”

Applejack kissed Twilight.

“Don’t worry ‘bout it Sugar Cube,” said AJ. “Ah’ve dreamed ‘bout it an’ you too. An’ it was so hard fer me to want to stop ya.”

“You know,” said Twilight, “I’ve always thought affection was an important part of a relationship. But I’ve always thought respect was just as great. I can’t tell you how much my heart feels knowing you respect me as much as you care for me.”

“Ah don’t know why this took so long Sweetheart,” said AJ smiling, “if’n we’d ever talked ‘bout this stuff years ago, no tellin’ where we’d be now.”

“I could take a guess,” said Twilight with a mischievous gleam in her eyes.

“An’ Ah look forward to that day,” said AJ. Twilight nodded in agreement.

Applejack understood what was being implied and smiled before stopping and delivering an extra-large kiss to her marefriend.

“Y’all two wanna bring that in here?” Said Granny Smith’s voice. “We don’t wanna shock the chickens an’ have ’em stop layin’.”

Twilight and Applejack were surprised, with their talk, they hadn’t noticed that they’d already walked to Sweet Apple Acres.

Granny told Twilight that she had to stay for dinner and they’d talk about important matters after that. AJ had some chores that she needed to finish so Twilight insisted that she help.

AJ was a little jealous that Twilight could move heavy objects and was able to do a lot of the things AJ had to put effort into with just her magic. There was a hole in the barn roof that AJ was going to patch, but before she could go get the ladder, Twilight teleported herself, AJ, the tools and supplies to the roof.

When finished, Twilight teleported herself and her marefriend, along with her supplies, back to earth.

“Sugar Cube,” said Applejack, “Ah could get used to this kind’a help ‘round the farm.”

“Honey,” said Twilight, “not to be too hasty, but there may come a time when that help may be a lot more common.”

The two embraced, a tremor was felt by both. There was so much they wanted to say, but they thought that it might be way too early and they had to make sure it wasn’t just the new release of repressed feelings but something much deeper. They so hoped that it was the latter. Yet there were years of attraction to take into consideration as well.

They then heard Granny calling:

“’Kay ya lazy daisies, if’n y’all wanna eat, then scoot yer boot’s!”

Twilight looked at AJ and snickered.

“And I guess I’m going to have to get used to some new terminology’s.”

“Ah really hope so,” said AJ.

The two kissed and went in to wash up to eat.

Twilight had dined with the Apples before. But this time, there were smug looks from Apple Bloom and uncertain ones from Big Mac at their sister and Twilight sitting very close. They might have been more amused if they could see that Twilight and AJ were rubbing their hind hooves together under the table.

After dinner was finished, Twilight insisted that she help clean up. AJ told Twilight that dishes were Apple Bloom’s chore, but Twilight said she wanted to help.

Apple Bloom stood there amazed as she was watching Twilight’s magic washing, drying and putting away the dishes, pots and pans.

“Whoo-ee!” said Apple Bloom, “Thanks Twilight, ya can come over an’ wash dishes anytime!”

“I just bet,” said Twilight as she received a genuine hug from the filly. “now let’s see what the rest of the family is doing.”

Twilight took Apple Bloom’s hoof and walked into the family room and saw that Granny Smith was in her rocking chair, Big Mac was in a chair reading a farming magazine. Applejack was sitting on a sofa. When she saw Twilight, she patted the cushion beside herself. Twilight sat close as Apple Bloom sat on the floor.

Twilight looked at AJ, AJ took Twilight’s hoof and nodded.

“Listen y’all,” said Applejack, the family looked in their direction. Granny had a sly smile.

“Twilight an’ Ah have to tell y’all somethin’. It took a bad incident an’ some of Granny’s Apple Brandy, but Twilight an’ Ah’ve admitted to each other that we’ve had feelin’s fer each other fer some time now.”

Big Mac looked amazed, Apple Bloom looked like she would burst.

“Do any of you have any problem with that?” asked Twilight.

“Nope,” said Big Mac smiling.

“My sis an’ Princess Twilight! Together! Ah can’t wait to tell Sweetie Belle an’ Scootaloo,” said Apple Bloom excited, but then she paused. “If’n that’s ’kay?”

“Sis,” said Applejack, “we don’t care what pony knows.”

“And Apple Bloom, I’m now your sister’s marefriend. You don’t have to call me princess.”

Apple Bloom smiled at that.

They sat and talked for hours. The siblings enjoyed hearing about some of Twilight’s past and her relationship with Princesses Celestia and Luna. But it was getting late and Twilight mentioned that she had to get going.

“A’fore ya do that,” said AJ, “let me talk to Granny.”

Granny got up out of her chair and walked to meet Applejack.

“Look out Twilight,” said Apple Bloom, “Granny’s off her rocker!”

Twilight and the family snickered.

Applejack and Granny went aside. Their conversation was short but both were smiling.

Apple Bloom went up to get ready for bed, after saying goodnight to everypony, even giving Twilight a hug. AJ took Twilight’s hoof and looked into her eyes.

“Sugar,” said Applejack, “don’t take this wrong, but would ya mind stayin’ the night with me. I promise no hanky-panky. But it felt so nice with ya holdin’ me yesterday. If’n ya ain’t comfortable, I’d understand.”

Twilight’s smile would’ve been visible in the dark. She walked over to Granny and kissed her cheek.

“Thanks for trusting me.” Said Twilight, “I promise that there’ll be nothing for you to be concerned about.”

“Thanks Twilight,” said the old pony, “but both of y’all are adults, so Ah ain’t got no say. All I ask is that ya treat my granddaughter right.”

“Granny, I couldn’t do anything else.”

“Ah know Twilight, Ah know.”

The two hugged and Twilight followed AJ up to her room. Twilight had never been in this part of the house before, but it was what she imagined it would be. Very rustic, very clean and very tidy. AJ closed the room’s door behind themselves. She looked as nervous as Twilight.

“We don’t have to do this if you don’t want, my Darling,” said Twilight caressing Applejack’s cheek.

“To tell the truth,” said AJ, “Ah don’t wanna do this. Ah wanna make love all night to the pony who’s now the center of my heart. But we both know that if’n it’s to happen, it’ll be at a better time an’ place.”

“I agree because I feel the same. Perhaps we should set limits and swear that we won’t go beyond them”

“Deal, Sugar Cube. What say that kissin’ anythin’ below the chest is off limits an’ no hooves past the breasts. Ah ain’t got to check yers out yet.”

“Second base eh? I can live with that,” said Twilight with a smile, “Cutie marks okay? Rubbing, not kissing.”

“Cutie marks are ’kay.”

“Pinkie Pie swear?” asked Twilight.

“Pinkie Pie swear,” said AJ.

“Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!” Said the two together, going through the motions. Then they giggled. But both could swear they heard Pinkie’s voice in the distance:

“Forever…”

“How does she do that?” said AJ and Twilight together.

AJ hung her hat on a nail then turned to face Twilight.`

“Do you take your ribbons out at night?”

“Sometimes," said Applejack.

“May I?”

AJ nodded her head.

Twilight could have done this with her magic, but she chose to move her head to the ribbon in AJ’s mane, she was nuzzling as much as reaching the ribbon. Twilight secured an end with her teeth and pulled it loose. Applejack shook her head and her golden mane flowed free and hung loose. Twilight thought that she’d never seen Applejack so beautiful before. Then Twilight’s horn glowed and the ribbon on AJ’s tail came loose and floated to a dresser. AJ giggled.

“Don’t ya trust me?” giggled Applejack.

“Yes Honey, I trust you,” said Twilight, nuzzling Applejack. “I don’t trust me. If I got that close to your ‘goodies’, I don’t think I could stop myself.”

“Twi Sugar,” said AJ, “if’n we was to slip up and made love, then it’d be both of us slippin’ up. Ah wanna wait, but truthfully part of me doesn’t.”

“Apple-Honey, we probably need to stop talking about this. I’ve never felt this level of desire before.”

The two stood there kissing for several minutes, wanting and yet hesitant of getting in the bed together. They broke the kiss and looked deep into each other’s eyes.

“Come on,” said AJ as she led Twilight to the bed.

Twilight’s magic turned down the covers and the two climbed on. They embraced
an pulled the other so close it was like they were trying to occupy the same space.

AJ noticed Twilight had tears in her eyes.

“What’s wrong Twi,” said AJ, “are ya regrettin’ this already?”

“No, I’ve dreamed of this so often.”

“Then what?”

“Apple-Honey, how long have we known each other”

“Ya know as well as Ah do, it’s been six years this last Summer Sun Celebration.”

“How long have you had feelings for me?”

“’Bout five years… You?”

“About the same.”

“Is somethin’ wrong?”

“No Apple-Honey,” AJ was really liking the pet name, “there’s something I need to say. I keep thinking that it’s too soon, but when we factor in the five years, and how we’ve both felt, maybe it isn’t.”

Applejack’s breath caught. She was sure she knew where Twilight was going with this, because she felt the same. But she needed to make sure it was what Twilight was alluding to.

“What is it ya need to say?”

“Applejack, I… I… I love you.

I think I have for some time.”

There were tears in Applejack’s eyes. But her face reflected pure joy.

“Twilight, Ah love ya too!”

The two kissed as deep as they dared.

“I love you Apple-Honey, I love you!”

“Ah love ya Twi, Ah love ya so much!”

They held each other laughing and crying.

“Why did this have to take this long?” asked Applejack.

“I don’t know,” said Twilight, “but I don’t want to waste another day by us being apart or even ‘just friends’. I’m not saying that we need to move in together, at least not right away (Applejack smiled at that). But now that it’s in the open, I don’t want to be without my Apple-Honey.”

“Or without my Twilight.”

“Apple-Honey, I think this is going to be fun.”

Applejack’s response was perhaps the deepest and most passionate kiss yet. Their hooves slowly worked to the other’s breasts. To the thrill of both mares.

ACT FOUR: One More Confession

News of Twilight and Applejack’s relationship was great news to Princesses Celestia and Luna. Shining Armor was so happy for his sister. Cadence’s response made Rarity’s look like apathy.

As for Twilight’s parents, Twilight wasn’t sure. There was no real response to any of her letters, and Twilight was starting to worry. Perhaps with them being so focused on Flurry Heart, they didn’t give much thought to it, but it was a little disappointing.

Four Moons Later…

Applejack had moved in with Twilight about one moon after they confessed their love. Now AJ would still stay over at Sweet Apple Acres when she had to work extra late or extra early. But Twilight would come and stay with her marefriend at those times as well. But both mares now considered the castle to be AJ’s home. And Twilight’s room their room.

And despite Rainbow’s constant joking and innuendo, Applejack and Twilight had maintained their pledge of respecting the other and no sex. It was a superpony effort being so close and sleeping together. It was the reason they’d decided they couldn’t shower together.

“Applejack! We need to get to the farm or Granny’s gonna have our tails fer garters!” Called a voice outside Twilight and Applejack’s bedroom. It was Apple Bloom.

The filly liked to stay over with her sister when she was at the castle and not a school day. She’d even got permission to have a Crusader sleepover a couple of times.

Twilight was gracious with the fillies and even let them play in the Throne Room with the map activated.

Twilight and Applejack were awake, they just hadn’t got out of the bed yet. Living together for the last almost three moons hadn’t decreased the fire of desire they had for each other. But they painfully stayed true to their pledge out of respect for the other. But it wasn’t easy sometimes.

“Apple-Honey,” said Twilight kissing her partner, “I guess you’ve got to get going, or Apple Bloom is going to buck our door in if you don’t.”

The two laughed.

Applejack got out of bed and shook out her flowing mane.

“See ya tonight,” said AJ, “Oh! do ya mind Darlin’?”

Twilight smiled, her horn glowed and red ribbons appeared on AJ’s mane and tail, her hat was on her head.

“Have I told you lately just how sexy you look, my lovely cowpony?”

“You have Sugar Cube,” said Applejack with a smirk, “but Ah’ll listen again if’n it’ll make ya feel better.”

“Oh you!” said Twilight who vanished in a flash and was now standing by her partner and nuzzling her. “Until later.”

Twilight kissed Applejack and the two left their room.

Twilight walked the Apple sisters to the front door.

“You sure you don’t want breakfast first, Apple-Honey?” asked Twilight.

“Nah,” said AJ, giving a quick kiss to Twilight, “Granny likes to feed me breakfast to make sure I’m eatin’ enough.”

“Keep an eye on your sister for me, Apple Bloom,” said Twilight.

“Ah sure will,” said the filly, she felt like she had another sister now.

A couple hours later, Twilight had just drilled her pupil on some advanced spells and assigned a friendship lesson to visit and interact with Octavia Melody and DJ Pon-3. Two such different ponies who coexisted under one roof.

But it was widely said that they shared more than just a cottage. However, Ponyville was built on tolerance and respect. As Pinkie Pie once said:

‘What a mare a stallion and their pet manticore do in the privacy of their own home is their business.’

Starlight was just leaving and Twilight was heading to the library when she heard her pupil open the door and say;

“Hello Mr. and Mrs. Sparkle, so nice to see you again.”

Twilight froze and turned around.

“Mom? Dad?”

“Nice to see you too Starlight,” said Twilight Velvet, “is our daughter here?”

“Right here mom,” said Twilight trotting up to her parents.

“See you all later,” said Starlight leaving.

“Such a nice pony,” said Night Light.

“Yes she is,” said Twilight, “a good student and a great friend.

But please come in!”

The parents entered and Twilight hugged the both and exchanged kisses. Twilight showed them an empty room they could use, not too far down a hall from hers and Applejack’s room. Then after showing them were the bathroom was, Twilight told her parents she’d have tea in the library for them. The library doubled as a family room for the residents of Friendship Castle.

Spike was elated to see Twilight’s parents. He didn’t see Twilight as a mother, in spite of Twilight hatching and raising him. But he did look to Night Light and Twilight Velvet as grandparents.

“It’s so good to see you, mom and dad.” Said Twilight, “not that I’m not happy to see you, but what brings you to Ponyville.”

“Well frankly,” said Twilight Velvet, “we get news, moons ago, that our daughter has a special somepony in her life. The princesses know her, Shining and Cadence have met her. We’ve been wondering when we were going to meet her?”

“And don’t try some cockamamie excuse that you’re afraid that we’d reject you and her because you’re in love with a mare,” said Night Light. “We’ve known our daughter has gone out with colts in the past but she preferred fillies. And we could care less which team you’re batting for. We love you and we’re proud of you. You and Shining have achieved such high levels of success and at young ages."

"So when are we going to meet her.” Said the motherly pony.

“I’m so glad to hear that,” said Twilight relieved, “I hadn’t heard much of anything from you and I’ve been afraid that you might not be as open to this as I hoped.”

“Oh Sweetie,” said Twilight Velvet, getting up and hugging her daughter. “We love you too much to hold something petty like that against you. We’re happy that our daughter is happy.”

“I’m so relieved to hear that,” said Twilight. “Applejack will be home after her daily work at Sweet Apple Acres is done.”

“I know you’ve mentioned her in your letters, and I’m sure we’ve must’ve met her along with your other friends. But I still can’t put a hoof on which one she was.”

“Mom, she’s the most beautiful Earth Pony to walk Celestia’s good earth.”

Twilight’s parents smiled to see their daughter held such high admiration for her marefriend.

It was later that day, Twilight Velvet and Night Light had went to put their things away in the room they were provided. Starlight had reported she’d had fun visiting Octavia and Vinyl. She could see why their relationship was so steamy, it was always the result when fire and ice came together.

Twilight had fixed a scrumptious meal and had set the table with her new love of proper silverware placement. It was kind of funny that everypony there would be able to appreciate this save Applejack and Apple Bloom who came over often. Earth Ponies have trouble with silverware and have to be excused (by Unicorns) for eating with their face in their food.

Twilight’s parents were talking with Starlight Glimmer, Twilight was reading, when they heard somepony in the hall.

“Twi Sugar, Ah’m home.”

Twilight’s parents thought it heart warming with the way their daughter’s face lit up and she vanished in a flash. The parents left the library in time to see Twilight giving a rather passionate kiss to an orange Earth Pony with a cowpony hat, red ribbons in her mane and tail and a three apple cutie mark. They recognized her from the past. There was a cute little filly with her that they recognized as a flower filly from Shining and Cadence’s wedding.

On breaking the kiss Twilight noticed her parents had joined them.

“Mom, dad,” said Twilight in introduction, “you remember Applejack. She’s the love of my life.”

“So nice to see y’all again.” Said Applejack.

“Nice to see you too, we’ve heard so much about you.” Said Night Light.

Twilight Velvet and Night Light hugged AJ.

“So,” said Twilight Velvet looking at Apple Bloom, “aren’t you going to introduce your daughter to us?”

There were shocked looks on Twilight, Applejack and Apple Bloom’s face. AJ and Apple Bloom looked at each other.

“Mom, Apple Bloom is Applejack’s sister,” said the younger Twilight.

“Come on Twilight,” said the mother, “I’m a mother and I was in the Special Unit of the Royal Guard before I retired. I don’t have to probe their memories to know a mother and daughter when I see them.”

Twilight looked at her marefriend, Apple Bloom looked very confused.

Applejack only had a completely blank look on her face as if her eyes were fixed on something far away, or deep inside.

“Apple-Honey?”

“Sis?”

To Applejack, time froze.

She was in her mind in front of the locked door. The heartbeat was now almost deafening. The door was cracking, the hinges were coming loose. AJ was trying her best to hold it back but it exploded open. AJ went flying and landed hard. Out of the doorway walked Apple Bloom, just a tiny foal.

‘Why don’t you want me mama?’

‘Oh Baby, it was never that Ah didn’t want ya.’

Applejack had dreaded this day, she’d always hoped it’d be a situation where she was in control. But her fear was always that it’d be something else, just like this.

That day had come…

Applejack bolted down the hall to the stair.

“Oh, dear!” said Twilight Velvet, “I… I didn’t know.”

“It’s okay mom, none of us knew. Excuse me, I need to talk to my marefriend.” Said Twilight, “Apple Bloom, can you wait in the library with my parents.”

“Sure thing, Twilight.”

Twilight Velvet took the filly by the hoof and led her to the library.

Twilight didn’t wait and vanished in a flash. She reappeared in hers and AJ’s bedroom. Applejack was standing by an open window. Twilight didn’t need to be near to hear her love crying.

“Apple-Honey?”

Applejack ran to Twilight and hugged her so tight that Twilight almost had trouble breathing. Twilight allowed her to get some of the crying out of her system. After a few moments, AJ looked deep into Twilight’s eyes. Twilight couldn’t ever remember Applejack looking this frightened. Twilight kissed her a small but honest kiss.

“Let’s sit,” said Twilight leading AJ to a sofa in their room.

AJ nodded her head and followed.

When they sat, Applejack held Twilight and rested her head on her shoulder, Twilight put a wing around her love.

“I don’t think I need to ask,” said Twilight delicately, “but is it true? Is Apple Bloom your daughter? Is that the reason for the enlarged breasts?”

“Yes Darlin’,” said Applejack, trying to hold back the sobs.

“If you don’t want to talk about it. I totally respect you and your wishes.”

“No Twi,” said AJ, “ya need to know.”

“Then shouldn’t you tell Apple Bloom also?”

The look of fear doubled on AJ’s face.

Apple Bloom had went into the library with Twilight’s parents. Starlight Glimmer was telling Twilight Velvet and Night Light about how she and Twilight had met. Apple Bloom was fascinated with Starlight’s traveling through time.

“So Starlight, how did ya…” Apple Bloom didn’t get to finish her question. She disappeared in a flash.

“… learn to go through time?” finished Apple Bloom.

The filly suddenly noticed that she wasn’t in the library anymore. She was in Twilight and Applejack’s bedroom.

“Sit down please,” said Twilight motioning to a cushion close to themselves.

“We all need to talk,” said AJ with tears in her eyes.

Twilight and Apple Bloom looked intently at Applejack. AJ reached out and held Apple Bloom’s hoof.

“Sugar Cube,” said Applejack, “ya know the story Ah told ya ‘bout my trouble with lyin’?

Ah was a young teen, an’ it was a time in my life that Ah was really runnin’ wild, givin’ Granny no end of grief. What she an’ Ah didn’t know at that time was Ah was in more trouble than just lyin’. After ma an’ pa were killed in the accident, Ah really acted out. Ah’d skip school an’ Ah was hangin’ out with older colts that weren’t the kind of colts my family wanted me to be around. Ah’m ‘fraid that Ah did things that Ah shouldn’t have been doin’. Things Ah’m not proud of.”

Applejack paused and breathed deeply a few times.

“One morning, Ah was gettin’ ready fer school, when Ah told Granny that Ah felt sick, then Ah ran to the bathroom an’ threw up. Granny was shocked, she realized that this was the third day in a row.

Nopony had talked to me ‘bout sex, least nopony that Ah cared to pay any attention to. All Ah knew was, after the first time, it felt good. And it made the colts happy an’ they’d pay attention to me.

Well the doctor checked me over an’ after some blood an’ urine tests, she gave the news,

Ah was pregnant.

They wanted me to bring the father in so they could check them to see if’n there were any family medical issues that we should be ’ware of. Ah had to tell ‘em that Ah wasn’t even sure who the father was.

That bit of news broke Granny’s heart. For the first time, Ah saw what Ah’d been doin’ was perhaps somethin’ Ah shouldn’t have been doin’ in the first place. But it was too late.

Ah’d heard ‘bout doctors being able to end unwanted pregnancies, but Granny said absolutely not! Ah was the one who was at fault, not the foal. So Granny pulled me from school fer a year an’ kept me home most of the time. That’s why Ah’m ‘bout a year older than most of my friends.

But the whole thing actually helped my attitude. Knowing that Ah was gonna be a mama changed my outlook on many things. Ah wanted to be fer the foal what Ah’d lost.

That’s the reason ya have no memory of ma an’ pa, they were gone long a’fore ya were born.

After ya were delivered, Granny had a talk with Big Mac an’ me. She told us that there’re ponies out there who’d think bad of me an’ the foal because of my age. It wasn’t fair but some hearts never change. So she said that we were gonna treat ya as our little sister.

But Granny told me that it didn’t release me from raising ya an’ being a mother to ya. An’ Sugar Cube, Ah’ve always loved ya as well as any mother could.

An’ there ain’t no mother on earth more proud of their daughter that Ah am.”

“Then if’n yer proud of me, why ain’t ya never told me a’fore?”

“Everypony just got used to it an’ hadn’t thought about it. Ah’m sorry Sugar Cube.

As time went by, Ah started to feel guilty that Ah hadn’t told ya. Those feelin’s just continued to build up an’ Ah became scared to think of what ya and everypony else would think of me to the point that Ah’ve been havin’ nightmares. Ah guess that should have told me somethin’. But ya know how thickheaded Ah can be. Ah never lied ’bout it, but Ah never told anypony either.”

“So ya never said anythin’ ‘bout it to me because ya really were ‘shamed of me.” Said Apple Bloom flatly. “’Cause Ah reminded ya of what ya did,”

“It was never that Ah was ‘shamed of ya, Ah was ‘shamed of me. An’ Ah’m ’shamed that Ah’ve kept quiet fer so long. It wasn’t right, an’ it wasn’t fair to ya.”

Apple Bloom had a blank look on her face but a tear on her cheek.

“S’cuse me,” said Apple Bloom as she got up and left the room.

Twilight and AJ just looked at each other.

“I couldn’t tell Apple-Honey, how do you think she took it?”

“Ah don’t reckon Ah know Twi,” said AJ really taken aback, “Ah just don’t know.

But what ‘bout you, My Love?”

“What about me?” asked Twilight, “I’m not going to stop loving you just because you had a wild past and now have the most beautiful, smart and special daughter in the world. In a way, she’s like my daughter too, now. I can’t tell you how happy that makes me.”

“Sweetheart,” said AJ, “if’n we didn’t have guests downstairs an’ we hadn’t made that promise. Ah’d be all over ya right now. Ah love ya so much.”

“We can talk about that later,” said Twilight with a wink, “but we do have my parents downstairs and they want to get to know you.”

Twilight and AJ kissed then went down to be with their guests.

Applejack related the whole thing to Twilight’s parents, Starlight and Spike (Spike didn’t follow everything explained).

Applejack was afraid of how Twilight’s parents would take it. But what they said next put those fears at bay.

“Twilight,” said Twilight Velvet, “just because your daughter is older than Flurry Heart, that doesn’t mean that Shining and Cadence didn’t have our first grandfoal.”

Then she broke out laughing at the puzzled look on Twilight’s face.

Dinner was almost ready and everypony was just relaxing when Apple Bloom returned. She had Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo with her along with their new friends Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon.

“There she is,” said Apple Bloom, “if’n ya don’t believe me, then just ask her!”

“Applejack,” said Scootaloo. “Are you really Apple Bloom’s mom?”

All the fillies looked as curious as Scootaloo.

“Yes girls, Ah am,” said AJ proudly.

The friends tackled Apple Bloom to the floor hugging her.

Apple Bloom had tears in her eyes.

“Ah have the most special mama in the world!”

Everypony laughed and noticed how proud, Applejack, Apple Bloom and Twilight looked.

ACT FIVE: Surprise Announcements

Twilight and Applejack decided that it would be fun to have all their friends over for a dinner and make the announcement officially about Apple Bloom. Twilight’s parents were going to still be in town and Twilight and Applejack were happy to have them around.

Apple Bloom insisted that she move in with her mother at the castle. It was impressed on the filly that it didn’t exempt her from her chores and responsibilities at Sweet Apple Acres.

They were afraid that it’d be a lot on Big Mac being alone with Granny. But it turned out that Cheerilee was visiting a bit more with Big Mac. And It was apparent that Big Mac and Cheerilee didn’t have the restraint Applejack and Twilight had.

Perhaps the biggest adjustment was with Apple Bloom. It was hard at first to quit calling Applejack by name or ‘sis’. Applejack told Apple Bloom that it was okay for now, but Apple Bloom wanted to call her ‘mama’.

And now Twilight and Applejack were feeling like a complete family.

It was a week later and Twilight’s parents arranged the dinner and insisted that they pay to have it catered. They asked for very little input from their daughter, but they were constantly talking with Applejack.

Twilight was starting to be suspicious, but she was glad that her parents appeared to like her marefriend so much. And they were constantly spoiling Apple Bloom, who took to calling Twilight’s parents Gram and Papa. Twilight was worried that the filly might become more than the hoof-full that she already was. But it was so heartwarming to see Twilight Velvet cuddling Apple Bloom. Apple Bloom looked as if she was in Elysium.

Twilight Velvet and Night Light had contacted all the ponies that Twilight and Applejack said that needed to be there. But just before the dinner, Twilight noticed that there were more places set than the number that she’d given her mother.

Everything was set and the guests had arrived. Twilight Velvet told the couple to wait in the library until everypony was settled and they would send for them.

Twilight was starting to smell a rat, and she was sure Fluttershy hadn’t brought any of her animal friends with her. Especially since Rarity insisted that they wear some nice new dresses and Applejack didn’t resist a bit.

“Apple-Honey,” said Twilight nuzzling AJ the way that made the Earth Pony weak. “What are you and my parents up to?”

“Twi Sugar,” said AJ, “ya know Ah can’t lie, ’specially to my one an’ only love. So please trust me.”

“My Dearest,” said Twilight, “I trust you with my life.”

The two kissed and were getting really into it.

“You know,” said a voice, “I could watch this all evening. But I don’t have any popcorn and there’s a room full of ponies waiting for you. Apple Bloom is in the hall waiting as well.”

The two looked and saw it was Rainbow Dash.

“Shall we, My Love?” asked Twilight to her marefriend.

“We shall, Sugar,” Replied AJ.

The two followed Rainbow to the formal dining room. Outside, Apple Bloom was waiting in a nice dress as well. The filly looked like she wasn’t too comfortable.

Rainbow opened the door and revealed all their and Apple Bloom’s friends. The local Apples including Granny and Big Mac with Cheerilee. Along with AB’s new friends’ parents, the Riches and the Spoons. Many ponies from the town, and most surprisingly Shining Armor, Cadence and Flurry Heart as well as Princesses Celestia and Luna.

All stood and applauded the three ponies who entered. Twilight’s parents motioned them to sit at a head table with the family and the Princesses.

As they all sat, Twilight Velvet announced that there was some good news to share, but they wanted to wait until the meal was finished.

Twilight the Younger kept noticing how ponies would look their way and whisper. Most notably; Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash.

Eventually the meal finished, and Twilight Velvet stood to address the ponies:

“Family and friends, thank you for coming everypony. Twilight and Applejack have some fantastic news to share with us before the dessert is brought out.

Applejack?”

AJ and Twilight stood.

“Everypony, Ah’m sure some of ya’ve heard by now that Ah’d been keeping a secret. But now we need to share.” AJ reached out to Apple Bloom and had her stand as well. “For those of y’all who ain’t heard yet. Ah’ve finally admitted that Apple Bloom ain’t my sister (some mumbling from ponies that hadn’t heard). Ah need to let everypony know that Ah’m proud to announce that Apple Bloom is the best daughter Ah could ever ask fer.”

There was cheering and AJ and Twilight shared hugs and kisses with Apple Bloom. Then when the commotion settled AJ continued:

“Now Ah’ve got two matters to clear up an’ both are gonna be a surprise to the ponies involved.” Applejack turned and faced Apple Bloom. “Sugar Cube, this is gonna come as a shock, but yer name ain’t Apple Bloom.”

Apple Bloom had a confused look.

“Apple Bloom was more of a nickname that stuck. You need to know that yer name is actually Apple Blossom.”

“Apple Blossom?” said Apple Bloom not knowing what to say. AJ just nodded her head.

“The next surprise is because Ah’ve admitted now to havin’ a daughter Ah’m in a situation that Ah’d never thought Ah’d be in a’fore.

Ah’ve always thought a mother needs all the help that she can get raisin’ a young’en. That’s why Ah need to ask the pony Ah love the most, a ’portant question.”

AJ turned and faced Twilight.

“Twilight Sparkle, Ah love ya more than anypony ever. Ya’ve treated me with respect an’ have loved me in a way Ah didn’t know a pony could be loved.” Then AJ glanced at Rainbow, “an’ in spite of what Rainbow thinks, an’ as hard as it’s been, ya’ve maintained your promise of chastity with me. Proof of the high quality of yer love.”

“Yeah, right,” said Rainbow joking. Most ponies chuckled as Rarity gave RD a mild pop on the head, “ouch!”

“Now Ah have to ask somethin’ that’ll make us end that promise,” continued AJ.

Twilight looked puzzled. AJ reached and took Twilight’s hoof.

“Twilight, my darlin’ love. Would ya consent to helpin’ me raise my daughter an’ be my helpmate fer life (everypony was silent, Twilight noticed tears in Applejack’s eyes).

Twilight Sparkle, will ya marry me?”

Twilight Velvet levitated something in their direction, it was a diamond ring. The younger Twilight gasped.

Twilight threw herself at AJ and hugged her for all she was worth.

“Yes! Oh, Faust Yes!”

The ring went on the finger-like end of Twilight’s left wing and the two kissed deeply, not caring who was watching.

All applauded, cheered and most of their friends cried (even Rainbow Dash).

After Everypony settled down. Dessert was served but there were happy murmurs among everypony.

Later, everypony was mingling when Princess Celestia approached Twilight, AJ and their friends.

“Thanks a lot, Applejack,” said Celestia smiling, “do you know how much work you’ve caused now?”

Applejack looked lost.

“How’d Ah do that?”

“There’s a lot of work that goes into the planning and executing a royal wedding, not to mention the coronation of the Princess Consort.”

“Princess Consort?” exclaimed Rarity overhearing, she half seriously said, “Applejack a princess? Not fair!

Twilight! Marry me instead!”

“You’re not a mare-lover,” said Applejack.

“Twilight, to become a princess, I’ll learn to love your marehood! (The gathered friends snickered.)

Twilight, I’ll do anything you ask... Anytime you ask... And for as long as you ask!”

“Maybe I should give that a try first,” said Twilight laughing.

AJ put a foreleg around Twilight’s neck, pulled her close and poked her chest with her other forehoof.

“Listen here Missy,” said AJ smiling, looking Twilight in the eyes, “yer mine, and there ain’t nothin’ that Unicorn hussy could do fer ya that Ah couldn’t!”

“Hussy?” said Rarity feigning offence. It was hard to take her seriously with her giggling.

“You can’t blame me for trying, Darling,” said Rarity, with a seductive whip of her tail under Twilight’s chin, “keep me in mind Twilight, if Applejack doesn’t work out.”

There was a lot of laughing. Rarity hugged Applejack and kissed her cheek and congratulate her to show she was joking (for the most part). The rest of the evening went smoothly and there were a lot of well-wishers.

When everypony was starting to leave, Princess Celestia had a few quiet words alone with Twilight.

As the party was breaking up, Rarity approached the family.

“Okay everypony,” said Rarity, “since Twilight won’t come to her senses and marry me: I’m going to have to have the three of you come to Carousel Boutique for measuring’s. I’m going to have a Tartarus of a time getting three spectacular and princess worthy dresses ready.”

“We don’t know when we’re getting’ hitched yet,” said Applejack.

“That gives me more time,” said Rarity.

“That sounds nice,” said Twilight, “and I can’t wait to see the results. But you only have to make two dresses. One for My love and one for my daughter-to-be.”

“What about you,” said Rarity confused. Applejack looked lost as well.

“Princess Celestia told me she had that part covered.” Said Twilight, “and don’t take it personally Rarity. I love your work and I can’t wait to seeing my fiancée’s gown. But I guess I’ll have to wait for the wedding itself.

Bad luck you know.”

“When did ya become superstitious?” asked Applejack.

“I’m not,” said Twilight, “but something this important, I’m not going to jinx it!”

They all laughed.

“Well that gives me more time to work on Applejack’s dress,” said Rarity, then her face lit up. “And I know just the one!”

“Thanks a lot, Sweetheart!” said AJ giving Twilight a kiss. The sarcasm was palpable.

Rarity squealed:

“This is going to be so much fun!”

“Yeah, fun,” said AJ, then looking at Twilight, “maybe we should just elope.”

Rarity shot a glance at Twilight.

“I’m afraid that Princess Celestia would be disappointed,” said Twilight, “and I wouldn’t want to have to look over my shoulder for the rest of my life because Rarity is mad at us.”

Later that night, Twilight and Applejack were in bed. They were, as usual, holding the other close.

“Apple-Honey,” said Twilight quietly, “my love for you has doubled. Truly, my dreams are coming true.”

“My dreams as well, Sugar Cube,” said AJ kissing Twilight deeply.

Applejack felt Twilight trembling. Then she was surprised as Twilight jumped out of the bed.

“Where’re ya going Sugar?” said Applejack confused.

“I need to take a walk,” said Twilight. “Drink some wine or take a cold shower.”

Applejack couldn’t tell how to read the tone in Twilight’s voice.

“What’d Ah do?” said Applejack getting out of the bed and walking up to Twilight.

Twilight grabbed her fiancée and kissed a rather large and deep kiss.

“You haven’t done anything, except be the most beautiful and desirable mare in all of Equestria,” said Twilight breaking the kiss. Her hoof stroking Applejack’s soft fine coat. “I had to get out of the bed because of the mood I’m in. If I lay there holding you one more moment. I wouldn’t be able to stop myself.

I love you so much, you’re now my whole world. I couldn’t live without you. Because of that, I want you so badly. I want to kiss your whole body, I want to make love to the mare who’s the center of my life.

I love you Apple-Honey. I can never tell you how much because there are no words that would ever come close!”

There were tears in Applejack’s eyes. Never had she ever been held so high in anypony’s opinion.

“Twi Sugar,” said AJ nuzzling her love, “come back to bed. Ah know how hard it is keepin’ to our promise. Ah feel the same.

An’ Darlin’, like we said a’fore. If’n we slipped up, it’d mean both of us slipped. An’ it wouldn’t change anythin’ in our relationship.

Yes, Ah still wanna wait as long as we can. Ah can’t give ya the virginity of my body. But Ah wanna give the virginity of my heart to ya as a special gift. But if somethin’ happened an’ we couldn’t control ourselves, Ah would still be givin’ ya that special gift.

So come back to bed an’ hold me. Ah need to feel ya next to me, My Love.”

The two lay back down and embraced.

“My lovely, lovely cowpony, good night.”

“Good night my precious princess.”

Somehow the two fell asleep without consummating their love.

“Apple-Honey,” said Twilight, the next morning. AJ was getting ready to go to work. Apple Bloom had left for school. “There might be a chance that I won’t be home when you come home this evening. I have some business with the princesses while they’re still in town.”

“’Kay Darlin’,” said AJ giving a deep kiss to her love.

Twilight stood there watching as AJ trotted off toward Sweet Apple Acres. Up to her came Princesses Cadence, Luna and Celestia along with Twilight Velvet.

“Are you ready?” asked Celestia.

“I am, Celestia,” Twilight was still not comfortable calling her former teacher familiar. But it was impressed that they both are princesses and only under formal situations would she have to address her mentor formally being Celestia was the senior princess, first among equals. It was a little uncomfortable that her mother had Twilight wear her tiara.

“Then let’s go,” said Twilight Velvet, “this is going to be fun!”

Later that day, Spoiled Rich was in the back of the jewelry shop doing inventory. Her goldsmith, Karat, had been earning his pay; her stock was impressive. But her thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of the bell at the door. She started to grumble to herself, she just lost count on this lot and would have to start over. To compound it, Diamond Tiara ran into the back.

“Mother!” said the filly, “you need to come out into the shop!”

“I’m busy,” said Spoiled, “have Karat handle it.”

“Trust me, mother,” said Diamond, “you’ll want to do this.”

Spoiled rolled her eyes;

‘What could be so important?’ she thought to herself.

She quickly found out.

When she emerged from the back she saw her shop was being graced by four princesses and one of the princess’ mother. There were ponies outside looking through the windows to see what was going on in the jewelry shop with the ruling princesses in there.

“Your Highnesses,” said Spoiled bowing and in shock.

“Spoiled,” said Twilight, “we’re here because you’re the mother of my future daughter’s friend.” Said Twilight graciously, “you were at the dinner so you heard, I’ll be getting married and now I need an engagement and wedding ring for my beloved.”

“Of course, Princess Twilight,” said Spoiled, actually feeling honored.

“Please Spoiled,” said Twilight blushing, “just Twilight.

However, Princess Celestia has a request to make as well.”

“Mrs. Rich,” said Celestia, “the manufacture of royal accoutrements is normally produced by smiths in Canterlot.”

Spoiled got a shiver, this sounded important and possibly a way to advance her shop and family in Canterlot High Society.

“Twilight has requested that the tiara for the Princess Consort and her daughter plus a third be made by your shop. If that is acceptable to you.”

“May I have a moment, please Your Highness?” asked Spoiled. The princess nodded.

Spoiled quickly went through the curtain that divided the sales floor from the back. Spoiled grabbed her daughter in a tight hug and was bouncing up and down.

Everypony laughed as they heard Spoiled in the backroom squealing with glee. And heard Diamond Tiara say:

“Mom, I can’t breathe!”

Spoiled made a mental note to apologize to her daughters friends for the low regard she’d held them in the past.

It wasn’t long when Spoiled came back out to the front, she had found her composure.

“It will be my honor, Your Highnesses.” Said Spoiled with a deep bow.

ACT SIX: Getting Ready

A week later…

Twilight had her friends and AJ’s family over for a meal while her parents and the princesses were still there. It wasn’t as large or formal as the dinner the previous week. Everypony had a great time and not a lot of formality was permitted. And to see Applejack and Twilight so happy warmed everypony’s heart.

After scrumptious pies by the Apples and cakes by Pinkie were consumed, Twilight had wine brought out and everypony was poured a generous portion.

Twilight stood and addressed the ponies gathered.

“Your Highnesses, family both Sparkles and Apples, and my dearest friends. I want everypony to know that I’ve never been happier in my entire life.

Life has been good to me so far. Being selected for Celestia’s School for Gifted Unicorns and the princess’ protégé, finding the greatest friends ever, being chosen as the spirit of magic and being elevated to the Princess of Friendship.

Any one of these achievements would be the pinnacle of any life.

But something has happened to me that eclipses all that. I’ve found love with a pony I’ve been drawn to for years. And my heart sang when I found her feelings were the same.

And so, to show my feelings are as genuine as hers, I need to ask her something and I want you ponies to witness it.

My Love?”

Applejack stood and looked into Twilight’s eyes.

“I know that we’ve established this already, but you’re a mare as much as I am, so we shouldn’t treat the other as anything but.” Said Twilight, taking Applejack’s left hoof, “Applejack, love of my life, would you look past my faults and shortcomings and honor me by being Applejack Sparkle, will you marry me?”

A diamond encrusted Earth Pony ring floated in front of AJ.

“Twilight Sugar,” said Applejack, tears in her eyes, “Ah couldn’t do anythin’ else.”

There was a flash, the ring appeared on Applejack’s left fore hoof. The two kissed deeply while friends and family applauded and cheered.

Six long and painfully chaste moons later…

“Hold still, Applejack,” said Rarity, “I have to finish fitting the gown. With the length of the train, you’ll need more support without it making you look like a cow.”

“Ah would hold still,” answered Applejack, “but it’d be nice if’n ya’d quit stickin’ me with that needle! Ah’m gonna have red polka dots on my white dress if’n ya keep it up.”

Rarity’s face softened. There was a slight sadness to her look.

“I’m sorry Darling,” said Rarity, “I’m just distracted. It was always my dream to be a princess. This dress is what I designed for myself when I’d fantasized about meeting Prince Blueblood and he’d fall in love and marry me. Thankfully that didn’t happen, but still. When you and Twilight became affianced and I realized you’d be a princess, I sulked for a week. In private of course.”

Rarity’s smile returned.

“Then I remembered how dear a friend you are to me and how much I love you. I knew that I needed to be happy for you. Not about the princess thing, but getting to marry the pony of your dreams.”

Applejack hugged Rarity.

“Sugar Cube, ya’ve always been there to back me up an’ help me fit in the society that ya felt was ’portant.

An’ yeah, Ah’m just a rough farmer underneath all these beads an’ lace an’ frills an’ yards an’ yards an’ yards of fabric.

(Rarity actually snickered.)

Ah actually think there’s more cloth in this here dress than all the clothing Ah’ve ever worn.

But what Ah’m gettin’ at is this. Ah know the weddin’ is tomorrow an’ this is short notice. But would ya be my best mare?”

Rarity smiled, but before she could reply, AJ continued;

“An’ what was it Twilight called it…

Ah yes, my Lady in Waitin’(1)?”

“But Applejack,” said Rarity confused, “Lady in Waiting isn’t just a maid of honor, it’s an actual occupation. A companion to the noblemare. Somepony to be a friend and helper. A pony to be a confidant. A paid job as well”

“Yeah… Ah know.”

“But that’d mean I’d have to move into the castle…” Rarity paused, her face brightened, AJ smiled.

Then she looked concerned.

“But my shop.”

“Sugar Cube,” said Applejack, “Ah may have to be some type of high falutin’ princess. But Ah ain’t gonna be no different. After the honeymoon, Ah’m gonna be buckin’ apples at Sweet Apple Acres. Ah don’t know why ya couldn’t keep yer shop.

Sugar Cube, yer my best friend, next to Twilight that is… Ah’d love to have ya ’round me to keep me straight. With all the stuff Ah’m gonna have to do as a princess and Twilight’s wife.”

Rarity’s face showed surprise. She bowed almost to the floor. This wasn’t as good as being a princess, but it was a recognized nobility, perhaps as close as she might ever come.

“It would be the honor of my life… My Lady.”

Rarity and Applejack hugged again.

“That’s nice an’ all,” said Apple Bloom nearby. “But why in tarnation do Ah got to dress so fancy?”

Rarity turned and smiled.

“Because when your mother, and I still have trouble saying that, becomes the Princess Consort, then as the daughter of a princess, two in fact, you’ll be a princess.”

“Ah know all that,” said Apple Bloom, “but are all the fancy duds really necessary.”

“Sugar Cube, look at what Ah’m wearin’. If’n Ah have to get so gussied up, then my daughter has to as well. Don’t ya wanna make a nice impression on your new mother?”

“Ah guess,” said Apple Bloom sheepishly, “Twilight has been so lovin’ since ya two got together, not that she wasn’t a’fore. Ah was surprised when ya told me that yer my mama. But at that time, Ah really didn’t think that Ah’d have two moms.

Ah guess fer Twilight an’ fer my mom, Ah can wear the dress,”

There was a group hug.

“Okay Apple Bloom,” said Rarity, “Take that off, neatly. Hang it up and see if any of your friends need anything with theirs.”

“Sure thing, Rarity.”

Apple Bloom complied and left the two mares alone.

“Are ya gonna need any help getting all the stuff to the train station?”

“No Darling, Twilight arranged to have one of the princess’ carts to come by and take it all to Canterlot this afternoon. That way it’ll be there before the rehearsal this evening and I can get them ready after the rehearsal dinner.

Speaking of that, what are you and Twilight doing about tonight? The two of you have tried to be so proper and traditional, even if you are sleeping together, and I do believe that there hasn’t been any sex.

Are you going to be spending the night separately and not seeing each other until the ceremony?”

“Yes,” answered Applejack, “after the rehearsal dinner, I’ve been invited to stay at the castle. Whilst Twilight is gonna spend the night with her parents.”

“What about a honeymoon?”

“We’re goin’ to spend a week at Twilight’s tower.”

“You’re not going to do anything special?”

Applejack gave Rarity a sly look.

“Rare, Ah hope there’re windows there, ‘cause otherwise, Ah ain’t gonna be seein’ the sun fer at least four days, if’n not more!”

“Sounds like fun to me,” said Rarity chuckling, “just don’t rip the dress off. I put a lot of work into it and I might borrow it if I ever get as lucky as you.”

“Ah’ll do the best Ah can’t make no promises. Speakin’ ’bout dresses, what about yer dress? Bein’ best mare ain’t gonna be a bother fer what yer wearin’?”

“Applejack Darling,” said Rarity, “The Lady in Waiting was a surprise. But Best Mare, I was waiting for you to ask.”

Rarity’s horn glowed and a beautiful dress floated into view. It was like the other two bride’s maids dresses but slightly more elegant.

“Ah should’a known,” said Applejack laughing, Rarity joined her as well.

“By the way,” said AJ, “Twi told me to give you this if’n ya accepted being my Lady in Waitin’.”

AJ picked up a box and gave it to Rarity. Rarity opened it with her magic and gasped. There was a modest diamond tiara.

“Twi Sugar said somethin’ ’bout designatin’ yer status as a noble companion to the Princess Consort.”

“It’s beautiful,” said Rarity, “I’ll wear it with honor, My Lady.

And speaking of wearing things, has Twilight said anything about what she’s wearing?”

“Not a word,” said AJ, “an’ if’n she pulls a fast ’n’, an’ not dress up, Ah’m gonna slap her silly!

After the honeymoon of course.”

“I’ll join you in that,” said Rarity, “the slap, not the honeymoon, although that might be fun…”

“Rarity!” laughed AJ.

“You can’t blame me for trying.”

The two laughed, hugged and started the process to remove the gown.

“There, Princess Twilight,” said the Royal Quartermaster, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen one fit so beautifully.”

“Thank you sir,” said Twilight. “When I was told that I merited this because of being an Equestrian Princess, I felt uncomfortable. But knowing Rarity and what she’d be doing with my bride’s dress, I figured I should do something special.”

“It was an honor to serve, my princess,” said the Quartermaster with a bow.

Twilight collected the garments and left the castle to go to her parents’ home.

The wedding rehearsal was short. Princess Celestia wanted to save the grandeur for the actual thing.

Applejack was still very curious as to why Twilight asked Rainbow Dash to be the only one of their friends to be her attendant. But all she would say was that Rainbow was the only one of their friends that matched how her side would be dressed. She wouldn’t say any more about it.

But both Twilight and Applejack were so nervous as they stood before Princess Celestia, Luna and Cadence.

At the front stood Twilight and Applejack. Twilight’s attendants were, surprisingly, her mother as best mare, then her brother followed by Rainbow Dash.

On Applejack’s side stood Rarity as best mare, then Pinkie Pie followed by Fluttershy. Apple Bloom stood to one side at the front.

The flower fillies were Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo. Their new friends (who were thrilled to death to be asked) were ring/cornet bearers, Diamond Tiara for Twilight and Silver Spoon for Applejack. It was impressed on the flower fillies that they would have to attend the bride’s train once they were up front. Spike was to stand up front to be with Apple Bloom as she waited on her mother to call her forward.

The rehearsal dinner was provided by the castle kitchen and was held in the grand ballroom. There was a lot of wine, laughter and fun.

It was a thrill for Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon’s parents to be invited to dine with four princesses. In all their social climbing, they never imagined that once their daughters became friends with ponies they thought of as lowlifes prior, it would rocket them to this level.

Especially Spoiled Rich when Twilight and Celestia presented her a plaque to display in her shop. It had the Royal Seal of Equestria and declared that her shop was the:

Royal Jeweler: By Appointment to Her Highness, The Princess of Friendship.

Spoiled actually cried with joy as she received a hug from Twilight and Celestia.

There was a knock at the door that awakened Applejack. She was so excited, she had only fallen asleep about two hours ago.

“Yeah?”

The door opened and Apple Bloom looked in.

“Time to get up, mama,” said Apple Bloom, she was trying to hide it but she was so excited for the day. “Rarity will be getting’ all of us together to get ready, right after breakfast.”

“Ah wouldn’t be surprised if’n she is already dressed an’ made up. Ah’ll be right there.”

Applejack took a shower and went down to the dining room. AJ was met there by Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Apple Bloom and all the flower fillies. They talked and laughed and had a happy time.

The adults were teasing AJ about the upcoming night. The fillies were old enough to know what the older ponies were laughing about and tried not to giggle to loudly. But when they did, the adults would cast knowing smiles their way and tease them asking what they knew about what they were talking about.

When finished, they all walked the halls of the castle to a large room near the Throne Room. There Rarity had all the gowns and dresses laid out, she was also wearing the sparkling tiara Applejack had given her. To tell the truth, it made her giddy. From that day forward, Rarity was hardly seen without it.

Rainbow Dash came by to wish everypony good luck and deliver a message from Twilight to AJ that she couldn’t wait to see her bride.

Rarity and AJ were a little concerned because Rainbow wasn’t wearing any dress or outfit.

“Give Twilight this message,” said AJ, “if’n she’s made me wear all this an’ she ain’t dressed up, Rarity an’ Ah are gonna to smack the horse-apples out of her.”

Everypony laughed as Rainbow left.

But then Rarity turned serious, she looked around then asked in a stern voice:

“Applejack Darling… Where is your hat?”

Applejack laughed.

“Twilight took it yesterday evenin’ when she went to her parent’s home. She said that she didn’t wanna take the chance of ya killing me a’fore we got married.”

“A wise precaution,” chuckled Rarity. Every pony laughed.

In another room Twilight’s party were finishing getting dressed, Rainbow had just come from delivering Twilight’s message. And gave Twilight the warning from AJ.

“I don’t think I have anything to be concerned with,” said Twilight.

“No you don’t,” said Twilight Velvet, adjusting her daughter’s outfit. “I never ever expected to see you like this. But you know, it looks appropriate.”

“Thank you, mom. I never gave thought to it either. But when Princess Celestia brought it up, I thought it would give my love a thrill.”

“Well, it’s giving all of a thrill as well, ma’am,” said Rainbow as Twilight Velvet’s magic helped Rainbow with her outfit as well.

“We’re so proud of you, Twilie,” said Shining Armor.

There was a knock at the door and a guard bowed and announced that it was time.

“Thank you everypony,” said Twilight, “I’m so glad you could stand with me on this special day.

Let’s get going.”

“One more thing,” said Twilight Velvet as she levitated Twilight’s tiara to her daughter’s head. “We’re ready now, princess…

By your leave.”

Everypony bowed to Twilight, and as uncomfortable as she was with this treatment, especially from her family and close friend. She knew it was appropriate at this time. Twilight nodded her head in acknowledgement.

They all joined in a group hug and left the room.

There was soft music playing in the Throne Room. The guests were all seated. At an open side door, Twilight waited as her attendants went to escort the brides maids. She saw in the front row of seating, her father. Night Light had a tear on his cheek, but he smiled and winked at Twilight. Twilight blew him a kiss.

Princess Celestia saw Twilight and signaled for the proceedings to start.

Author's Note

(1) A lady-in-waiting is a female personal assistant at a court, or, attending on a royal woman or a high-ranking noblewoman. Historically, in Europe, a lady-in-waiting was often a noblewoman from a family in "good society", but who was of lower rank than the woman on whom she attended. Although she may or may not have received compensation for the service she rendered, a lady-in-waiting was considered more of a companion to her Mistress than a servant.

ACT SEVEN: The Wedding

Twilight walked out from the side door to the front of the dais. There she bowed to the three princesses standing there. Then she took her place.

A guard told AJ’s party that the bride’s maids needed to come out, the Bride would be called when all was ready. Apple Bloom was to escort her mother when the time was right. It was only fitting.

The bride’s maids left the room, led by the guard to the closed Throne Room doors.

To signal all was ready, Sweetie Belle escorted Granny Smith to the front row of Applejack’s side. Then she returned to the back where the rest of the bride’s maids and flower fillies were waiting.

Rarity along with the others were surprised to see how Twilight’s attendants, their escorts, were dressed. Rarity understood and was pleased.

The guard opened the door and Princess Celestia nodded for the music to begin.

Rarity saw Twilight up front and nearly fainted. She looked beyond beautiful in a dignified way.

Twilight Velvet escorted Rarity, then Shining Armor escorted Pinkie Pie with Rainbow Dash escorting Fluttershy.

When they were all in line, the music paused, and the Throne Room doors closed again.

As the last of the attendants entered the Throne Room, the doors closed, and the guard went to get the bride.

There was a knock at the door and the guard stuck his head in.

“All is ready, My Lady,” said the guard.

Apple Bloom and Applejack kissed a mother/daughter kiss.

“Let’s go get ya married, mama.”

“Lead on my beautiful daughter.”

The two walked to the Throne Room doors. There were Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo with baskets of rose petals to spread before the bride. Diamond Tiara had a cushion with a tiara and gold Earth Pony ring. Silver Spoon had a cushion with a gold Pegasus ring and a smaller tiara.

The guards there opened the doors and the sounds of the wedding march commenced.

The flower fillies and ring bearers proceeded to the front.

Applejack saw all her friends and Twilight’s family. She understood why Twilight had kept this a secret. Even Apple Bloom said:

“Wow!”

There in the front on the far right stood Rainbow Dash in her Wonderbolts dress uniform. Next to Rainbow was Shining Armor in his red coat, and white trousers of his Royal Guard Commander’s dress uniform. Then there was Twilight Velvet, she was in the Royal Guard dress uniform of the Special Unit, the jacket and skirt were black.

AJ also noticed that on the sleeves of the uniforms there was gold braid to designate rank. One stripe of gold braid on Rainbow’s, four stripes of gold braid on Shining’s and a thick band of braid with four smaller stripes and a Ψ inside a wreath above it on Twilight Velvet’s.

But what impressed AJ the most (and aroused, not that she wasn’t already) was Twilight standing there in the red jacket and white skirt of a female EUP officer. Her braid was a thick gold braid, even wider than her mother’s. Above the band was an embroidered gold crown. On her head was her tiara.

Applejack didn’t know how she found the strength to not rush to Twilight and cover her with kisses right there.

Twilight saw her bride and knew that Rarity had out done herself. The dress was shining white with lace and beading. It reminded Twilight of all the fairytale princess wedding dresses she’d ever heard of. As Applejack processed, Twilight saw the train of her gown was about half the length from the dais to the doors.

Twilight’s heart beat so strongly, she half feared that she’d have a coronary.

“You’re so very lucky, princess,” said Twilight Velvet.

“Thank you, Field Marshal Velvet,” answered Twilight to her mother.

AJ’s attention was brought back to the here and now. As the sounds of the wedding march continued to swelled the air. Apple Bloom led her mother by the hoof down the aisle. All the gathered stood. Ponies who knew Applejack, especially the ones from the Apple family couldn’t believe their eyes. If anypony ever looked like a princess, right now it was Applejack. A stranger wouldn’t believe that this beautiful mare had ever bucked an apple in her life.

When they reached the front, Apple Bloom kissed her mother and handed her hoof to Twilight. They advanced up the dais and bowed low before the three princesses. It was hard to tell who of the five on the dais was smiling larger.

“Be seated everypony,” said Cadence.

“My beloved subjects,” said Luna, “what my sister is about to ask is the most important words two ponies can ever pledge. And I can’t think of two ponies who have waited for and respected each other more than the two before us.

For almost a year they have dwelt together yet kept their chastity as a sign and pledge of the high quality of their love.

Now along with the blessings of the Princess of Equestria, I, the Princess of the Night do give my personal blessing for the oldest and most important ritual of the night: that of love.

My sister?”

“Princess Twilight Sparkle has been my student, protégé and mostly my friend since she was a filly. She has all my trust and all my love.

Applejack Apple has been the touchstone of honesty and forthrightness of a circle of friends the like most ponies wish they had.

Both of these ponies have assisted in saving all three Princesses before you, Equestria and the world itself.

I can’t think of a better pair of ponies to be joined.”

The princess paused then looked at Twilight:

"So I am honored to ask:

Princess Twilight Sparkle, will you have this mare to be your wedded wife, to live together after the ordinance of the Crown in the Blessed Estate of Matrimony? Will you love her? Comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others keep you only unto her as long as you both shall live?"

Twilight took AJ’s right hoof in hers and looked her lover in the eyes.

"In the name of the Crown, I, Princess Twilight Sparkle, take you, Applejack Apple, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow."

Tears were playing at Twilight and Applejack’s eyes.

Then the princess looked to Applejack:

"Applejack Apple, will you have this mare to be your wedded wife, to live together after the ordinance of the Crown in the Blessed Estate of Matrimony? Will you love her? Comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others keep you only unto her as long as you both shall live?"

"In the name of the Crown, Ah, Applejack Apple, take ya, Princess Twilight Sparkle, to be my wife, to have an’ to hold from this day for’d, fer better, fer worse, fer richer, fer poorer, in sickness an’ health, to love an’ to cherish, ’til we are parted by death. This is my solemn vow."

“The rings please,” said the princess smiling.

Twilight took the ring from Diamond Tiara; Applejack took the ring from Silver Spoon.

“Rings are a symbol of the love and the promise of marriage. They have no beginning or end. And so the rings are given as a sign and a pledge of your love for all time” said the princess.

“Twilight, place the ring on Applejack and repeat, ‘With this ring, I thee wed’.”

“With this ring, I thee wed,” said Twilight placing the ring on Applejack's left forehoof.

“Applejack, place the ring on Twilight and repeat, ‘With this ring, I thee wed’.”

“With this ring, Ah thee wed,” said Applejack as she placed the ring on Twilight's wing.

“Can anypony give good reason why these two ponies should not be married?” said Celestia.

All of the friends looked at Rarity.

“What?” said Rarity quietly.

No other sound from that gathering.

“Hearing none, then in the name of the Crown and our August Selves,” said the three princesses together, “we pronounce you wed. You may kiss your bride.”

There were cheers and applause’s but Applejack nor Twilight heard. They only heard their hearts beating as one.

“May I be the first to introduce Mrs. Twilight and Mrs. Applejack Sparkle.

The princesses smiled at the couple. Twilight nodded to proceed.

“Applejack Sparkle,” said Celestia, Applejack’s heart leapt at the name, “kneel before us.”

Applejack knelt down.

“Princess Twilight?” said Celestia.

With her magic, Twilight took the tiara from Diamond Tiara’s cushion and placed it on Applejack’s head.

“I, Twilight Sparkle, Princess of Friendship, hereby name you, my beloved wife as Princess Consort. Rise and be recognized.”

Twilight kissed her bride and the crowd cheered. Twilight then signaled for quiet.

Twilight turned and called out to Apple Bloom to come up.

“Please kneel,” said Twilight, Apple Bloom complied.

Twilight took the tiara from Silver Spoon’s cushion and placed it on Apple Bloom’s head.

“As daughter of my beloved wife,” said Twilight with a smile. “In the name of the Crown, I hereby officially adopt you as my daughter as well and pronounce you, Princess Apple Blossom Sparkle. Rise and be recognized.”

Again the crowd cheered. Twilight embraced the filly and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

“You don’t have to use the name ‘Sparkle’ if you don’t want,” whispered Twilight loud enough for Apple Bloom and Applejack to hear.

“Ah think Ah like it… Mom,” whispered Apple Bloom. “An’ maybe Ah’ll start using the name Apple Blossom too.”

The three joined in a family hug. Then were hugs and kisses of blessings given from the three princesses.

Recessional music sounded and the new family led the ponies out to the reception.

ACT EIGHT: After The Wedding

The family and friends were gathering for the reception. Twilight, Applejack and Apple Blossom sat at the head table. Immediate family and friends with them.

“Apple-Honey, My Love,” said Twilight holding AJ’s hoof, “I’ve never seen such a beautiful pony in all my life. I nearly fainted when the doors opened and saw you and Apple Bloom there.”

“Apple Blossom,” said Apple Bloom with a snicker. AJ and Twilight smiled at their daughter.

“My Dearest,” said Applejack, “when the doors opened, it was all Ah could do not to run an’ tackle ya to the ground an’ start the honeymoon early. Ah’ve always secretly loved a pony in uniform.”

The two kissed long.

There was food and dancing and generally having a good time. Everypony thought how beautiful the couple looked together.

For the first dance, the floor was cleared and Twilight and Applejack came to the center of the floor. a beautiful love ballad was played.

Twilight could feel AJ trembling.

“Twilight,” said Applejack as they danced, “Ah have never loved ya as much as Ah do now. What Ah ever did to deserve ya is beyond me.”

“Apple-Honey,” said Twilight, “I know what you’re saying because I feel the same.”

They were interrupted with taps on the shoulder. Big Mac and Night Light came to dance with their daughter/sister.

Spike, who wanted to keep as low of profile as he could, would dance with one of the CMC or would hang out with AJ and Twilight’s friends. Diamond Tiara was teasing (good naturedly) that Apple Blossom was now copying her by wearing a tiara. AB told her that she wasn’t going to wear it all the time like Diamond, but she might just make them all bow to her. The laughing denoted she wasn’t serious.

Soon, the time approached for the couple to leave. But before they did, Twilight had one last announcement.

“My family and friends,” called out Twilight, “before we leave, we wanted to give a present to our daughter and to her friends in thanks for their service today.”

Apple Blossom’s ears perked up.

“My parents have graciously agreed to escort her, Spike and all her friends to…”

Twilight paused.

“A week in Horselando and Dizzyworld.”

Five fillies and a dragon went berserk cheering, laughing and hugging. They rushed the newlyweds and thanked them over and over.

“Just be good for your new grandparents an’ let us know how it went,” said AJ to Apple Blossom.

“Ah will mama,” said Apple Blossom snickering. “You an’ Twilight try to have fun without us.”

Everypony was congratulating and wishing the couple well. The princesses, who had tried to stay out of the spotlight, came forward.

“Twilight, Applejack,” said Celestia. “We’ve never been as proud of the two of you as we are now. I can see years of happiness ahead. There will be trials and hard times. But trust to love and you can never go wrong.”

“Thank you Princess,” said the couple together.

Celestia, Luna, Cadence as well as Twilight and Applejack’s immediate family hugged and kissed the couple. Then they turned to leave, but before they reached the door, Apple Blossom brought two bouquets of flowers to the couple then she ran back to the crowd. They cast their flowers over their shoulders and approached the doors to the sounds of cheering and applause’s.

The doors opened to the sound of trumpet fanfare.

“Announcing the departure of the Princess of Friendship and the Princess Consort!” said a crier.

There waiting was Princess Celestia’s personal carriage. The couple boarded and the conveyance took off to Twilight’s tower. Ponies through the streets of Canterlot bowed then waved and cheered the newlyweds. Finally it stopped at the tower. Even the guards congratulated the two as they left.

“This is yours?” said AJ in awe at the exterior.

“No My Love,” said Twilight, “it’s ours.”

They climbed the stair to the door. Twilight produced a key and unlocked the door and opened it. Suddenly, there was a purple aura around Applejack and she floated into the tower. The door closed and Applejack settled to the floor.

“I had to carry my bride across the threshold.” Said Twilight grinning.

“Be careful,” said AJ, “yer a bride too, in spite of that sexy uniform.”

Applejack and Twilight embraced and kissed their first kiss alone as a married couple.

Their things had been delivered there earlier and they went to put them away.

Applejack looked around, she’d never been here. The large glass dome for observation, rows and rows of books and scientific instruments, many of which Applejack had no idea of their use, Applejack was in awe. Up on a platform, with the sky above, was the sleeping quarters.

“So do ya wanna do some sight seein’ or go see a movie?” teased AJ.

“I have a better idea,” said Twilight. Applejack’s eyes opened wide.

Before anything else was said, there was a flash and there with them was Discord.

“Am I here at a bad time?” Asked the Spirit of Chaos.

“Yes!” said AJ and Twilight together.

“But we’re sure you already knew that,” said Twilight slightly cross.

“Sorry,” said Discord, “I didn’t want to spook ponies at the wedding or the reception, but I was there. I just wanted to congratulate you both…

For real.”

Discord extended a paw and actually shook AJ and Twilight’s hoof.

“Now I’ll leave you to whatever board games you were about to play,” he said as he winked and disappeared.

“Is he gone?” asked AJ.

“He’d better be,” said Twilight looking around, “or its back to stone for him and this time he goes to the bottom of the sea!”

“Now where were we before we were so rudely interrupted?” asked Twilight.

AJ and Twilight threw themselves at each other and kissed wildly.

There was an aura around the two and in a flash, they were no longer on the ground floor, but up on the sleeping loft.

There was a very large bed, a bedside table had a bottle of Champaign chilling and a couple of Champaign flutes.

“Oh Faust, Twilight,” said AJ still embracing Twilight closely and kissing her deeply. “Ah don’t know how Ah can get out of this here dress fast enough.”

Mid-kiss, AJ noticed a purple glow through her eyelids, then the room was suddenly cooler.

When they broke the kiss and she opened her eyes, she and Twilight were without clothing.

Twilight stretched and faked a yawn:

“Well, are you ready to get some sleep?”

“One moment,” said AJ who trotted down the stair.

Twilight looked puzzled until she saw AJ coming up the stair. It was apparent that she’d packed her lasso.

“What’s that for?”

“This Missy,” said AJ smiling, “is incase ya get cold hooves again an’ try to jump out of bed like a’fore.

So get yer beautiful purple rump in the bed, NOW!”

“Yes ma’am,” said Twilight grinning.

“Can Ah take it that this is the special occasion we were waitin’ fer?”

Twilight’s answer was a deep kiss and a hoof slowly working its way to AJ’s breasts then beyond.

It was hours later when the two decided to take a break and sat up sipping the Champaign.

“Oh, Apple-Honey,” said Twilight, tears starting to form in her eyes, “I’ve never had a pony make me so happy. Yes the sex was fantastic, more than I ever imagined. But to know that the mare of my dreams is truly, truly mine as I’m yours. I don’t know what I ever did to deserve your love, but I swear by all we both hold dear, I’ll live my life, primarily, to make you happy.”

“Ah never dreamed that the pony Ah introduced to my family when you first came to Ponyville would become part of that family.”

“Was it worth the wait for you, My Dearest?” Asked Twilight kissing Applejack lightly.

“Well worth the wait, Sugar Cube.”

“So what do we have to look forward to now?” Twilight asked with a twinkle in her eyes.

“Nothin’,” said Applejack. Then she viciously kissed Twilight. “’Cept a lifetime of happiness together!”

“My thoughts as well, Apple-Honey!”

Fin.