The train to Ponyville arrives late in the evening, and Vinyl bobs her head to her music as she steps out. Inhaling deeply she gives an overly dramatic sigh as she stands on her hind hooves, stretching her forelegs out. "Aaaaaaahhhhhhh Octi, smell that fresh air! I finally get why nobles walk around with their noses in the air, it's cuz they're all full of-"
"Vinyl. If you dare say that would I hope you're ready to be sleeping the floor. And if you ever value your side of the bed you won't say that around foals,” Octavia says stepping out in hopes of silencing the dj before things got out of hoof.
Vinyl drops to all fours, and turns to raise an eyebrow at her over the top of her shades. "Really Octi? Your parents are all the proof I need. Heck, decking your mom is still one of the best days of my life."
"No I agree with you for the most part. But this is princess Twilight Sparkle’s town, the least we can do is be mindful of little ears." Octavia said and joined Vinyl by her side. "We don't want another news shop fire if we can avoid it."
"You're never going to let me live that down are you? I promised I was done with the Cleaner bizz, Octi." She leans into her with a smile. "All I want is to live with the mare I love..."
"If I let you forget, then there's no telling who's tail you'll chase after," Octavia said with a chuckle before kissing vinyl's cheek. "Now let's get moving."
"Hey, I’m not the one into chasing tails," she teases as they trot along towards their new home. "Can't believe Princess Luna gave us the go ahead to actually come out with what we are. Man if kissing me in the middle of the Gala was enough to make your folks disown you I can only imagine how she'll react when we hit the papers."
"I chase only mine and your's." Octavia said with mock anger. "And If my mother cares for anything it'll be her own image. At this point I don't give a... Well I really don't care what she has to say. Even if she is my mother."
Vinyl smiles, and leaning over she kisses her on the corner of her lips. "I love you Octi."
"I love you too vinyl." Octavia returns before bumping her flank to Vinyl's. "So where did luna put us up?"
"Little place not too far from Twilight." Vinyl checks the address on the paper in her saddlebags, and then trots to lead the way.
"Well at least we won't have to many problems from radical groups coming after us, being so close and all to an alicorn in a small town." Octavia said and took to staring at Vinyl's flank for the rest of the way and avoid triggering any emotions from getting too far.
"Yeah... Hey Octi I meant what I said on the way over. We can keep up the pony pretense as long as you want, the option is just open to us not to. I don't mind it."
"It's what I grew up with, so I think I'll do that till a learn to live with the new life a little more." Octavia said still trying to keep her emotions in check and the embarrassment of being called out.
Vinyl is quiet the rest of the way to their new house, and grins as she stops at the door. Suddenly her magic hefts Octavia into the air bridal style as Vinyl nudges the door open. She grunts from the effort of swinging her head to levitate Octavia inside only for Vinyl to accidentally drop her marefriend across her back, making them both tumble to the ground.
Octavia sat up and rubbed several aching spots, "As do most of your love ideas, though I do appreciate the gesture." She said standing up and held a hoof out for Vinyl.
Vinyl takes it with a smile, grinning sheepishly at her.
"So, shall we go look at the house and set up?"Octavia asked with a smirk
She nods, and asks, "Sooooo... we sharing a room, or do I get to take half the house for myself?"
"Yes we're sharing a room, but we're keeping a dungeon, until I can completely control myself." Octavia said kissing Vinyl so as to stop her arguing.
"Mmm, kinky," Vinyl grins. "So I get to use my torture kit after all..."
"Maybe." Octavia teased and started roaming.
Vinyl lowers her glasses to check out her backside blatantly, and then pretends to whistle innocently as she has a look around as well.
Octavia kept looking around oblivious to vinyl and grew some lopsided opinions on the place
Vinyl smiles saying, "I can see me setting up my set in here. Wanna do a thing where we each decorate half the place?"
"Sure. It'll make it more fun doing the dishes." Octavia jokes but walks around to check it out some more.
Vinyl grins, and suddenly pounces on her from behind. Octavia yelps in surprise and tries to jump forward as a blush covers her face. But Vinyl hangs on as best she can, trying to wrestle her marefriend to the ground.
Failing Octavia decided to go goat and stiffen up, to fall over. "I submit!"
Vinyl snickers, and climbs up over her to lie on top of her. Using her magic to set her glasses aside he grins down at her before kissing her sweetly on the lips.
Octavia tries to stop and look away as she blushes. The color deepening with each second till she gives in and kisses back with desire.
Vinyl wags her tail softly before hopping off her. "Ah... This is the life. All I need is a club to play at, and I'm set."
"A club, you sure some blood isn't up there as well Vinyl?" Octavia asked a little shocked at her priorities
Vinyl smiles, "Nah, mom and dad made sure that I get a hookup from Redheart at the local hospital. She's part of the club, Ponyville branch. Thankfully one of the few who decided to stay in town when Luna told them all what we planned to do."
"One of the few? Yo mean others fled, for us wanting to come out?" Octavia asked a little awestruck a the events
"Well yeah," Vinyl said like it should be obvious. "Octi once we come out the closet then there's gonna be one big question on everypony's mind... Who else is one of us? I mean remember when you found out about me? Bet you wondered who else was a Vampire. Hell I'll bet right now you're dying to know every Vamp, and Wolf in Ponyville."
Vinyl walks over to the couch, and starts pushing it with her head to position it against a wall. "A lot of folks have good lives as ponies, and the last thing they want is to be outted by a curious neighbor. At least until they know pony society is ready to know we exist."
"I see." Octavia said wanting to avoid embarrassing herself. "But I can't help it if I chase after another Lycan."
Vinyl stands upright at that, and slowly turns her head to stare at Octavia. "Maybe wanna rephrase that Octi?"
"Vinyl you know what I mean but If it'll make you happy. I can't help but chase after a lycon when I find others like me. To welcome and get to know. Happy?" Octavia said as she went back to looking around and imagining her side of the room.
She smiles, "Much." Walking over she nuzzles her cheek, "Sorry Octi, I know you'd never leave... Not after what we went through just to get this far."
"Yes Vinyl, but I'm also trying to be a bit more carefree like you so I'm not too harsh." Octavia said and squealed seeing the bathroom
Vinyl is there in an instant, "What?! Is there a trap?! Rats?!"
"Nothing!" Octavia said and jumped as Vinyl joined her. Quickly she tried to block the view as she spread herself with a smile plastered on her face.
Vinyl raises an eyebrow, and sniffs the air for a clue what Octi might be hiding.
"Why don't we go to the kitchen and get something to eat?" Octavia said as to hide the wonderful installment till later, eyeing the shower head and open hidden Cabernet.
Vinyl gives her a confused look, "Ah... Sure?" Backing out she heads for the kitchen, complete with a fire extinguisher (Break glass in case of Vinyl Scratch).
Octavia followed and quickly went back to what was suppose to be happening. "So where are you headed first?"
"I dunno, it's late. Looks like we need some groceries though."
"How about tomorrow and we go out as my treat for tonight?" Octavia asked and slung a hoof over Vinyl's shoulder, nuzzling her neck.
Vinyl looks ready to melt like butter, "That sounds wonderful..."
"Well it should, and I won't make it too fancy like that night with my mom. But you'll still want to look good..." Octavia said before whispering off to the side hoping Vinyl wouldn't hear. "I hope."
"Ugh, dresses again Octi? Come on this is Ponyville! I'm happy with just a night on the town."
"Not dress, just a less messy mane is all I'm asking." Octavia said and kissed her cheek, trying to slip her mind away. "And I'm sure some of your friends could give us a good recommendation."
"Weeeelllllllll... There is this one place, a decent cafe, makes an excellent oats frappe."
"Then we'll go there, but Mane. That's all I'm asking, is for you to let your mane down and be cute." Octavia said before adding with a wink. "And not wildly sexy."
Vinyl blushes, and smiles, "I... might have a brush around here someplace..."
"Good, I'll help and then we'll eat." Octavia said and walked off to wait for vinyl.
Vinyl comes back, brushing her hair trying to get it to lie flatter, but just shrugs when the style won't change.
Octavia laughs at the attempt and walks over and tries to part the messy sea.
Vinyl sits with an adorable pout as she lets Octavia work her magic.
Quickly Octavia went to work and struggled a bit before getting some of it under control and having it slide down into a ponytail. "There you are Vinyl and you look a bit like a teenager."
"So what's that say about the ever-mature Octavia when she's seen kissing a 'teen' out in public," Vinyl teases.
"It means that filly has good tease in mares and I have a lovely little girl to teach." Octavia joked as she whispered into Vinyl’s ear and kissed behind it.
Vinyl shivers, and scoots away, "Okay that's a bit too close to pedophile talk Octi..."
Octavia giggled and started towards the door. "Or is it?"
Vinyl gives her a creeped look as she follows, "Octi I shouldn't feel the need to keep a close eye on you near schoolhouses from now on. Ponyville isn't that kind of backwater town."
"Oh keep your thong on Vinyl, It's not like I would say or comment to those things, I only saying here to see that cute little face you make, and yes most of them are." Octavia said hoping to dismiss Vinyl’s crazy idea.
Vinyl smiles slightly, content to drop the subject as she follows her out into the moonlit night. It's not a full moon quite yet so Octavia doesn't have to worry about changing against her will.
"So where is this cafe?" Octavia asked as she fell back to walk beside Vinyl.
"Just a couple blocks off," Vinyl says, stepping closer so their bodies are touching at the flanks as they walk.
Octavia blushed and bumped her flank to Vinyl and did it every few steps.
Soon enough they get to the cafe, and Vinyl grins, "Oh Octi, I got a present for you~!"
"Oh and what's that Vinyl?" Octavia asked a bit confused and surprised.
Without ceremony Vinyl tosses open the cafe door with a bang announcing, "Vinyl Scratch is in the house!!!" Then she trots in, and grins as she looks around. Perking up she heads for one of the few occupied tables in the cafe.
There at the table sits a mildly amused yet mildly indignant Rarity who nurses a cup of tea.
"Vinyl." Octavia growls before facehoofing in annoyance
"Trust me, in ten seconds you won't even care," Vinyl says with a smug grin. "Octi, I'd like you to meet the one, the only... Rarity. As in the maker of those dresses everypony in Canterlot was drooling over. Rarity, meet my marefriend Octavia!"
Rarity gives a sweet, and polite smile. "Lovely to meet you my dear."
"He-he-hello" Octavia stutters in surprise while suppressing a squeal
Rarity smiles to her, and her eyebrows raise, "Wait a moment, I know you!"
Octavia froze and slowly started to sweat. "You Do?" She asks praying it was for a different reason other than being a lycan if she was against her and Vinyl or the Gala the pink pony ruined.
She nods, and smiles, "Yes, if I recall this last Gala you initiated the first openly... oh how to put this tactfully... Mare oriented relationship. The Princesses themselves were in attendance, and wished you the best of luck."
"Don't forget she kisses me right in front of that uptight snootle mother of hers," Vinyl adds
"Oh how could I forget," Rarity says as she clops her hooves softly together in front of her chest. "Good show my dear!"
Octavia's jaw dropped like a ton of hay. "Wait, you support what I did against a canterlot elite member, and being a fillyfooler?"
"Well darling, I may be a Canterlot pony at heart, but I was born in Ponyville," she replies. "Such things are rather common around here so it tends to leave one open minded to them. I assumed that was why you two moved here, much to Twilight's dismay. Still it takes considerable courage to put your hoof down, and be true to yourself." Raising a hoof to signal the waiter she says, "Please, allow me to buy you a beverage. Do you prefer tea, or coffee?"
"Tea. If you would be so kind. And, um, Vinyl What else did you bring me here for?" Octavia asked and nudge vinyl a little hoping to get her to help her out of this weird conversation.
Vinyl says, "Well you saw how your folks acted when I told them about my stuff with Rarity, and Pinkie. So I just figured I'd break the ice, and introduce you. Rarity here is into the same kind of snooty stuff as you so..."
Rarity gives her a flat stare, "My tastes are not snooty Miss Scratch, they are classy. Just because a mare appreciates the finer things in life that does not mean she automatically thinks she is better than anypony else. Better behaved most certainly, but I don't consider myself on any higher standing than anypony else."
"Do not waste your breathe. Half the time it will feel like talking to a brick wall. And I say that generously." Octavia said hoping to stop the classy mare from making a fool of Rarity, herself, and Vinyl.
Rarity smiles softly, "Trust me, I get the same reaction from my dear friend Rainbow Dash all the time. Applejack on occasion too I suppose, though she at least tries to understand." Pausing to rub her chin, "Though I suppose she does understand to an extent I recall one time when Trenderhoof came through town, and I... well, shall we say I was not myself in my attempts to catch his eye. Applejack brought me to my senses by borrowing one of my own dresses, and snapping me out of it when I accidentally splashed some mud on it..."
"The apple mare from the gala? So wait you're the mare the prince mistreated... Right?" Octavia said trying to pin together the events and those that connected them.
"Ugh," a look of clear disgust comes over Rarity's features as she hangs her head, and drops her ears. "Yes, indeed that was me. To think I spent most my fillyhood dreaming about marrying that royal pain Blueblood." She practically spits the name out like it were poisonous. "That entire night was a farce that stomped on all my dreams of him like a tap dancing Buffalo... Still, I suppose that was one reality check I needed."
Octavia shut up and looked around for the waiter, upon not seeing any. "May we have a seat and join you?"
"Oh! Of course, sorry," Rarity says as she uses her magic to drag over a couple of chairs. The waiter comes moments later to take their orders.
"No no, It's quite alright. We just didn't want to bother you."Octavia said as she sat down and quickly looked over the menu. "Just a salad."
"Hay fries, and black coffee," Vinyl orders, and the waiter walks off to get their orders.
Rarity raises an eyebrow, "Oh you're not, Vinyl asked me to meet you two here after all."
Octavia drops her head and sighs. "Vinyl Scratch. The next time you dare pull a stunt like this I'm putting you in the cupboard until you mom and dad arrive." Octavia lightly threatened as she realized that this set-up was nothing short of Vinyl's extroverted style
Vinyl raises her hooves in surrender, "Hey now, I told you I had a present for you, this was it... Surprise! You're welcome."
Rarity smiles, "Given Vinyl used to shake Twilight's house daily with her music I think there are a number of worse things she could have done. It's not every day I get to meet another mare who appreciates etiquette after all."
"Well It is a pleasure, But I hope you don't mind that I have outgrown some customs, they are overly elaborate for these golden times. Don't you agree miss Rarity?" Octavia asks trying to preserve any relationship that might blossom from vinyls antics.
"Well it depends," she replies. "Like I heard there was one colt who proposed to Sapphire Shores some time ago... oh what was his name, Time Turner? Anyway, instead of a ring he used an old custom from back when gemstones were far more rare... He gave her a jar of sugar cubes."
"While that does seem more traditional it does have a nice idea to that, but that's besides the point. I did want to ask one thing about your work if you are okay with talking business at this hour." Octavia asked growing a little curious as to what she could try and custom order and learn what to avoid if needed for a disguise
Rarity, always in a mood to talk fashion, perks up a bit. "Why of course darling, ask away!" She takes a soft sip of her tea.
"What would be the strongest material to use for clothing to prevent rips but also not stiffening to move in?" Octavia asked as she thought back to her episodes
Rarity thinks, "Well, something with Elastic I would imagine, but it all depends on the pony in question. May I ask why?"
Vinyl blinks, "Huh... So Twilight hasn't told you guys yet."
"Told us what dear?" Rarity looks to her with confusion.
"What Vinyl?" Octavia asked getting sidetracked from her own question
Vinyl gives her a meaningful look, "You know... us?" She raises her eyebrows high.
"VINYL!" Octavia screams before covering her mouth. "I was trying to avoid that and let it be natural." She said a bit crossed and relieved at so far it hadn't gone to awkward.
Rarity looks more confused than before... Then her eyes go wide. "Oh." Then she blushes fiercely, "Oh my! I'm terribly sorry dear, I shouldn't have asked! One does not speak of such things in public, even in such scarce company as this late in night..."
Octavia looks over a bit confused as her mind works to piece everything together and failing. "I'm sorry but what are you getting at?"
"W-well every couple has their own tastes behind closed doors," Rarity says tactfully, batting at her bangs with a hoof. "I-I'm sorry for delving into it. Um... B-but depending on how snugly you wish your outfit to be, and how confining you wish it to feel there's a few materials..."
Octavia went pale, as her eyes went white with terror and a small pink blush showed. Unable to speak a word or move, she resorted to just staring at Rarity as if she were a little foal learning about mating.
Rarity hardly seems to notice, meanwhile Vinyl looks ready to bust a gut laughing.
Rarity looks to the side continuing, "Well... Silk is rather stretchy, but delicate. If you want something form fitting you could use spandex which breathes a bit, but isn't quite as durable as latex in these cases..."
Octavia kept staring as small stutters of incomparable mutters left her quivering lips.
Vinyl takes a deep breath, and with a grin much too wide says, "Good to know Rarity, now we know who we should ask when we want some stuff made. Maybe we'll invite you to the threesome if you're interested."
Rarity goes very pink all over the face as she stares at the wall she had been looking at.
Finally Octavia recovers. "I wasn't asking about that Miss Rarity. I was asking for a more costume like outfit for myself. As much as nightmare night is for foals I still love to dress up." She said quickly covering her idea and centering on a more innocent topic.
Rarity looks to her, "O-oh?"
Vinyl loses it then, falling out of her chair as she laughs so hard she has to beat the floor with a forehoof.
"Again I apologize for my marefriend’s actions. But yes I was looking along those lines as I feel I will be trying to quickly get into costume and don't want to ruin any illusion by destroying some lovely clothing." Octavia said as if vinyl wasn't acting like a foal,
Rarity takes another sip of her tea to help compose herself, and then smiles. "Very good. May I ask the theme of your costume this year?"
"More along the line of those old myths of wereponies." Octavia spoke, a bit quick, before diving into her salad to eat.
Rarity nods as she mulls that over, "I see... Well, perhaps I could make it for you?"
"Well certainly as long as I can get the bits together. But the materials? I'm asking more to see where I stand on comfort and allergy." Octavia said and looked down to Vinyl. "If you keep this up you're going to be treated like a teen slut when we get home."
Rarity covers her mouth with a hoof as she blushes, and Vinyl starts laughing so hard it looks like it hurts.
"Excuse the vulgar language I have that will tend to slip out. No get your flank up here this minute Vinyl." Octavia demanded before turning back to Rarity.
Vinyl tries to break up her laughter as she climbs back into her chair. "Yeah... She's totally the dude of us two."
Rarity clears her throat, "Well you did wear that suit rather well last Gala, Octavia..."
"Wait you saw that?" OCtavia asked before remembering and planting her face in the salad. "Of course you did."
Rarity smiles comfortingly, "Yes Darling, everypony in Canterlot that night did. But you do wear a suit rather nicely, better even than Fancypants I dare say."
"Oh well thank you." Octavia said and hide a bit from the compliment, and how it was from a fellow classical pony.
Rarity rubs her chin, and then gasps softly. Then in a singsong voice she announces, "Idea~!"
Octavia looks over to vinyl and back. "What’s this idea?"
Vinyl simply shrugs, just as clueless as Octavia.
Rarity asks, "Octavia, how would you like to model for me? I'm brimming with ideas for Suits for Mares as we speak! Everything from formal business to ballroom party! Oh this is going to be wonderful!" She clops her hooves in glee with all the giddiness of a school filly.
"I mean I have my cello to practice and looking for a job, so i may have to pass on that." Octavia said trying to avoid being a model and the idea of posing since it might hurt after she and vinyl tell the town about them.
"Well naturally I'm willing to pay you," Rarity says. "Plus I can see if Photo Finish is willing to do a shoot once we have the the choice pieces selected."
Vinyl grins, "Hear that Octi? Mom's gonna put you in her magazine!"
"Well even then I would still have to find time to practice." Octavia said filling up excuses to try and avoid any damages, before realizing what was happening and how it happen. "Sure, just nothing over night please?"
"Naturally," Rarity says. "Stop by my boutique sometime and we can set up a schedule. I don't expect to take up much of your time... Does eight tomorrow morning work well for you?"
"I don't see why not." Octavia said and finished her tea off.
"Fabulous!" Rarity finishes hers as well. "In that case I best head home to prepare. I hope you don't mind."
"Not at all." Octavia and getting up. "And don't worry, we'll pay."
"Perish the thought," Rarity says as she levitates out the Bits needed for their drinks, and food. Vinyl is quickly wolfing down her hay fries, and burps into a hoof before chugging her coffee, all of while Rarity pointedly ignores.
"Well thank you again Miss Rarity. I hope any future moment s we catch you out are friendly and not as impromptu like this one." Octavia said with a bow before turning to Vinyl.
"Yeah, later Rarity!" Vinyl waves as Rarity trots out the cafe, and Vinyl smiles proudly at Octavia.
"What are you so giddy about Vinyl?" Octavia asked with a slight frown
"You're welcome~!" Vinyl wags her tail as she leans over like she expects a kiss on the cheek.
Octavia rolls her eyes playfully and kisses her on the forehead.
Vinyl pouts, but shrugs as she straightens up. "I'll take it."
"Good cause your flank is gonna turn red tonight." Octavia said and starts walking out
Vinyl's face goes pink, and then she trots out after her. "W-wait, what? What did I do?"
"Many things." Octavia said trying to make it as vague as possible
Vinyl's ears fold back. "Ah... As hot as that sounds... If I actually did something to upset you I'm sorry..."
"Not that much but Let's just make sure we don't step on each others tails." Octavia said and kept up her pace.
Vinyl follows in silence with a slight pout.
"So Viny, I don’t suppose you have any more surprises?" Octavia asks with a little bite to her tone.
"Nah... I mean I had some chilled pomegranate juice someplace, but I don't wanna get in more trouble..."
"That's probably one of your brighter ideas." Octavia said and turned back with a smirk. "And please keep in mind what happened with the last surprise you had for me."
"I'm still confused on that one. So I wrote Rarity a while back so she would meet us there, and I could introduce you. I'm still trying to figure out which part of that surprise was bad..."
"Experience of surprises, like finding out you were a vampire and there were others like you." Octavia says flatly as they near home. "Let’s just get in and rest for the night. Okay?"
Vinyl grins, stepping up beside her to nuzzle her cheek as she opens the door with her magic. "Mmm... Yeah, that surprise sucked."
"Case and point." Octavia says and nuzzles back, her smiling slowly forming again.
Vinyl grins, and abruptly levitates a nearby stick in front of them, "Oh? What's that?"
Octavia freezes and visibly scowls with trembling legs. "Vin-yl!" She grunts trying to look away.
With a snicker Vinyl tosses the stick through the open door, prompting Octavia to bolt after it. Vinyl is quick to step in, closing the door behind her so the two of them can finish settling in.
Author's Note
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