Sunrise

Never reaching the end
Letters I've written, never meaning to send.
Beauty I'd always missed with these eyes before.
Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore.

Twilight Shadow lay on her oversize mattress, fidgeting. She had sent out messages to her team hours ago and spent the intervening time studying the rumors that her mistress had mentioned. There was very little to go on, and there were many small towns in the east in which a rebellion could easily ferment to outright revolt. Now she realized why her Mistress had decided to send a team instead of simply scrying the information herself. It could take nights or weeks for anything even remotely useful to come of it. Sighing, the unicorn levitated the scroll over to her night stand and checked the time. There were another three hours between now and when she had to be in her Mistress' chambers. Just enough time to enjoy herself if Moonglow would actually get her flank in gear.

As if the thought had worked as a summons, she heard the sound of wings flapping and the soft sounds of somepony approaching her bed. Rolling over, the unicorn was pleased to see the commander of the royal guard standing there, free of armor. The armor had hidden much of the pegasus' body. Now standing before her, wings extended, was the true form of Commander Moonglow Dash. Much of her body sported scars from various conflicts or training "accidents." One of these days, Twilight would be able to convince the proud mare to let her heal the scars. Especially the one that blocked one of her beautiful eyes. The unicorn smiled and patted the bed next to her.

"Twilight..." Dash said, climbing onto the mattress, "How may I service you?" she asked with a lusty grin.

"You should know well enough," the other mare said, using her magic to prop herself onto her pillows as one hoof trailed along a scar along the pegasus' chest.

Moonglow grinned and slid herself forward to place a kiss upon her lover's lips. Pressing deeply into it, the pegasus trailed a wing along the side of the unicorn in front of her, causing the other mare to shudder. Opening her lips slightly, Dash licked those lavender lips and slid her tongue into the other mare's mouth. It was met by the unicorn's own and the two danced back and forth for a moment as the pegasus rubbed her companions body with hooves and wings.

Breaking the kiss at last, Dash put her nimble lips to use, nibbling and kissing her way down Twilight's chest and stomach teasingly. Her attentions elicited small gasps, moans, and mumbles as the unicorn ran her hoof through the stark silver of her lover's hair. Pushing outward with her forehooves, the pegasus spread her lover's legs and kissed her way down closer to that already sopping marehood.

The scent was intoxicating as always, jasmine and heat and mare. Kissing her way around it for a moment, teasing Twilight as much as she could before her resistance failed, Dash caught small tastes of the juices that were flowing freely from the unicorns folds. At last, her self-control faded and the mare planted her lips on her mistress' marehood, inhaling deeply the heady scent of a mare in heat.

Her tongue snaked out and pressed flat against Twilight's outer lips before she licked all the way from end to end. The flavor was just as intoxicating as the smell and she immediately dove back in for more, planting her muzzle against those delicious folds and sliding her tongue into her lover's sopping hole. Her nimble tongue and lips danced over the unicorn's marehood and licked deep in search of a weak spot.

Twilight was moaning steadily, one hoof on her lover's head as she decided to return the favor. Her magic formed into a magenta colthood and was placed behind the commander's flank. Two magic hooves gripped the pegasus' cutie mark as the colthood was slipped into her heated folds, coaxing a moan from the fighter's lips that were buried deep in her marehood. The new intrusion caused Moonglow to redouble her efforts and finally place those nimble lips on the precious pearl at the top, bring a fresh cry of pleasure from her.

Being pounded by a larger-than-average colthood did little to disturb the warrior's concentration as she pleasured her lover. Her own pleasure was secondary to the pleasure of her Lady and her Mistress. Her lips and tongue worked over the clitoris that was starting to sneak out of its hiding place as she used the tip of a hoof to rub along the entrance to Twilight's hole. The cries of pleasure from above were beginning to grow louder, so she let the pleasure and warmth from her own plot to surge through her being, allowing it to slip over her mind like a fog. Shortly, the two mares peaked and came together, soaking the unicorns sheets with their fluids. Gasping for air, Dash rolled over onto her side as the ghostly stallion between her legs dissipated.

Twilight lay back on her pillows, covered in sweat and a blush that showed through even her lavender coat. A small noise like the purr of a cat escaped her lips as she leaned over and graced her pegasus with a kiss, tasting herself on her lover's lips. The two held the kiss for a moment before the unicorn leaned back up and sighed, "As always, you have satisfied me, Commander."

"Back to titles so soon, Lady Shadow?"

"Unfortunately. Spike is about to return with a dinner for myself, surely filled with herbs and aphrodisiacs to keep me pliant for Mistress."

"I see. Well, I guess I'll go see what Fluttercry is up to."

"Make sure she's read my notice. I need her on this one."

"Of course, my lady," the pegasus said, moving to the balcony and taking off into the night.

Twilight sighed and used a spell to clean the sheets and moved into her private bath. Filling the tub with hot water and her favorite soap, she climbed in and reluctantly washed the scent of Moonglow off of her coat. Perhaps one of these nights she would appear for the Mistress with Moonglow's scent buried deep into her flesh, and see how she reacted. Tonight was not the night.

Sure enough, moments later, the little dragon that served as her personal butler, messenger, and any other job she needed him to do, appeared in the bathroom with a tray piled with expertly prepared vegetable dishes, "My lady, dinner is here."

"Very well, Spike. I'll eat here."

The dragon nodded and placed the tray on a stand and wheeled next to the tub. Twilight reached out with her magic and picked a bit up with her fork and began to eat. Her mind worked over the flavors in her mouth, picking out the bitter herbs that would keep her awake despite exhaustion, and the spices that would drive her into estrus and almost mad with lust. Another sigh escaped her lips as she ate. Perhaps one day her Mistress would realize she didn't need all this to pleasure her all night. Despite the intrigue, assassination attempts, and uncomfortable bondage, she did love the Empress. Somepony from a lighter time may have called it Stockholt Syndrome, but she was sure it was love. It wasn't as rare as one would think, looking into this realm of darkness from outside. Despite the wars, the sacrifices, the perpetual darkness and unnatural creatures roaming the forests, most ponies lived relatively normal lives. Twilight had, until she had drawn the attention of Empress Moon with her magical prowess at the academy.

Grumbling softly as she finished her meal and drank the highly alcoholic beverage that was provided with it, the unicorn exited the tub and prepared herself for the long night ahead. Given the food and seasonings, it was going to be an interesting night. She rubbed her flank as she realized that her mistress would be using the Gender Shift spell and mounting the much smaller unicorn.

A sudden realization struck her as Twilight finished styling her mane and putting on her gown. The herbs that prevented pregnancy were not part of the meal. They had a very particular aftertaste, and it had not been present. Swallowing hard as a wave of insecurity passed over her, the unicorn had to wonder if there were foals in her future. It wasn't unheard of for the Empress to sire children occasionally. That she had chosen a lowly commoner like herself was confusing. The unicorn could only wait and see as she felt the herbs and spices begin to kick in as her steps began to stumble from the alcohol. Thankfully, it was not far to her Mistress' chamber and a night of pleasure.