A Zeppelin Named Desire

“I’m not airsick, I keep telling you… *Urk*”

“Of course dear, of course. You’re my courageous little colt, yes you are!”

Twilight stifled a giggle as she watched Shining Armor struggle out of his star costume, helped by their teasing mother. Velvet cooed at her blushing son, ruffling his mane and ignoring his plaintive protests. No matter what he said, he definitely looked green in the face, but he would get better once he went to the lower decks; being on the bow of the airship was a little too much for him. Twilight gave her brother a loving smile, grateful for his effort, then she turned to the rest of her family.

Sitting close by, Night Light was busy nuzzling his granddaughter, spoiling her with affection. As most proud grandparents, he just loved the little foal, and took every occasion to blow raspberries on her belly. Flurry Heart chirped happily, her little hoofsies pulling at his mane playfully. Cadance stood next to the stallion, looking on them both with a loving expression, her wing draped over Night Light’s shoulders.

Twilight felt her heart soar, committing this sight to memory: a perfect picture of a happy family… and one additional pony: Star Tracker.

The honorary member of the Sparkle family hovered close by, a hesitant smile on his lips. He seemed torn between his eagerness to be close to his idol, and trying not to encroach on her family’s intimacy. He cringed back shyly as he saw her staring, but he perked up when Twilight gave him a reassuring grin; he was welcome amongst them, now more than ever. The way he had confronted Iron Will... It took guts to stand up to a minotaur, if only for a few seconds. Still, his presence meant she could say goodbye to one item in her schedule, and she couldn’t help but sigh.

“Bit for your thoughts?”

Twilight perked up slightly as Cadance trotted closer, the princess of love wearing a kind smile. She came to stand next to the forlorn alicorn, joining Twilight in watching their family. Cadance gave her sister-in-law a playful hip-bump, trying to shake Twilight out of her funk.

“What’s wrong Twilight, I thought you enjoyed our little play?” Cadance said in a low, caring tone, too quiet for the others to hear. “Are you still sad about missing the Northern Stars?”

“No…” Twilight hesitated, then sighed. “Well, maybe a little, but you guys really cheered me up. We can always see them another time.”

“Then what’s wrong?”

“Well, there’s something I was really looking forward to... but…” Twilight pouted, then levitated her schedule, unfolding it before them. She tapped her hoof on the specific event.

Cadance’s eyes widened, a large grin blossoming on her lips. “Twilight, you’re the best!” Her wings fluffed up, her tail swishing excitedly. “Oooh, it’s been so long since we’ve done it all together, do you want to go right now?”

Twilight shook her head, her ears drooping. “We can’t. We have to cancel it.”

“What? Why?” Cadance whined, shooting an imploring look at her sister-in-law. It was like Twilight had just taken away the most delicious treat from her. “This is the perfect occasion! Who knows when we’ll all be together again?”

“It’s just…” Twilight pouted, blushing in shame. “I don’t want to kick Star Tracker out, not after I blew up on him earlier.” She grumbled, scuffing her hooves. “It would be unfair…”

“Just let him join in then!”

Twilight blinked, pausing in her fidgeting. She slowly turned to give Cadance an incredulous glance. “Excuse me? We can’t just let a random pony in on our family secret!”

“He’s not a random pony, he’s an honorary family member!” Cadance insisted, rubbing her flanks against Twilight’s. “Come oooon, I haven’t had the time to have fun with your father since he came for Flurry’s Crystalling!” She pressed her muzzle into Twilight’s ear, her hot breath making the alicorn shiver. “And I bet you miss your brother’s… enthusiasm.”

Twilight gulped, her tail twitching with desire. “But… what if he tells somepony?”

“He won’t.” Cadance put a leg around Twilight’s neck, forcing the alicorn to look at the shy earth pony. “I can feel how much he admires you. He would never do anything to hurt your reputation. In fact, it seems he has quite the crush! And… he is rather cute, isn’t he?”

Twilight grumbled noncommittally.

“Yes, yes, I know you like burly stallions better. Stallions like your father and brother.” Cadance teased, her tail discreetly brushing against Twilight’s intimacy. The alicorn squeaked, a shuddering gasp escaping her throat as the soft hairs dragged across her sensitive folds, and Cadance’s tail returned slightly damp. “Just tell him outright this is just a friendly thing, no strings attached. He’ll jump on the occasion; I can tell he’s still a virgin.”

Twilight mulled things over, her reason battling with her raging desire… and she sighed in defeat. “Fine.” A reluctant smile spread on her lips as Cadance pumped her hoof in victory; that mare really loved her Sparkle Family Nights. “But only because I really need this.”

“Oh, me too! You wouldn’t believe how much my heat is bothering me.” Cadance groaned, her tail flicking from side to side. “If it wasn’t for the estrus air-freshener charm, my scent would be driving every stallion on this ship crazy.”

“Just remember to use the contraceptive spell.” Twilight reminded. At Cadance’s pout Twilight shook her head, her voice stern. “I know you like taking risks, but it would be a political nightmare if you had a foal with a random stallion you met on a cruise.”

“Mmmh, maybe you’re right. Auntie Celestia would never let me hear the end of it.” Cadance grumbled, her horn shining brightly. She shivered as the spell located her ovum, a minuscule blue shield appearing around it, protecting it from any unwanted fertilization. “Though I don’t think I will have to worry about him too much.”

“Why is that?” Twilight groaned, her own contraceptive spell washing over her.

“I’m guessing he will be too busy giving you all his sticky virgin love to bother with me.” Cadance whispered, nibbling on Twilight’s ear sensually.

“Cadance, we’re in public!” Twilight scolded her perverted sister-in-law, pushing the horny princess away. She looked around, but thankfully most ponies were too engrossed in the gorgeous night sky to bother watching them.

“Then let’s hurry up and go to our room, or I’m going to leave a trail!” Cadance urged, her hooves dancing on the ship’s wooden deck. To an outsider, she would’ve looked like she really needed to pee. “If I wait any longer I’m going to blow up!”

Twilight snorted with humor. “Fine, but we still need to ask the others.”

“Oh, I’m sure they won’t mind.” Cadance said confidently, draping her wing over Twilight’s back. “As your mother always says: the more the merrier!”

They shared a chuckle, and they trotted over to the little group of loved ones, plus a very lucky stallion. If Star Tracker thought he had won big with Iron Will’s raffle before, it was nothing compared to what came next.