Chapters As Hard As Velvet 2: The Battle Continues
It was late in the castle, Starlight and Spike had gone to their respective rooms earlier. Twilight and her fiancée were reclined together on the over-sized chaise in the castle’s library. It was a little bit of a tight fit, but neither lover minded. Twilight was glad to find that Applejack loved to read old Lane Hay Cowpony Novels. It’d been a moon since Twilight and AJ’s visit to Canterlot where Twilight had learned things from her mother’s past and where she’d proposed to Applejack.
True to her mother’s prediction, Princess Celestia was ecstatic about Twilight and Applejack’s engagement. The princess was in constant contact with herself and especially Applejack about plans.
Applejack had resigned herself that she was going to be elevated to princess status because of marrying a princess, much to the chagrin of Rarity. But AJ took every opportunity to, good naturedly, tease the white Unicorn about this.
Now as they read, AJ put her book down and interrupted Twilight’s train of thought.
“Twi Sugar,” said AJ, “Ah’ve been thinkin’. With all ya told me ’bout yer mother and then after us goin’ and meetin’ her wife. How come ya were never told ’bout her? Ah mean Dream Walker took to me more than yer mother did, or Ah should say, yer other mother did. She’s such a nice and lovin’ mare.our wedding night. I know when you cut loose that night… Well I better eat a lot of wedding cake. I’m sure I’ll be needing the sugar for the extra energy.”Apple Tart ,” snickered Twilight, “I don’t think this is the best place for this.”
“Ooo! Ride em’ cowpony ,” moaned Applejack as waves of pleasure washed over her
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Chapter One: The Return of Dream Walker
It was just after lunch when there was a knock at the front door. Spike went to answer it. Twilight was, of course, in the library. Starlight was out to visit Maud. AJ was at Sweet Apple Acres for her daily work.
“Look who I found lurking by the front door, Twi.”
Twilight Velvet and Night Light entered the library. Twilight leapt up and rushed to her parents. They joined in a group hug.
“Mom! Dad!,” said The daughter, “I’m so glad you’re here!”
“What about me?” said a voice.
Twilight looked and saw a dark blue mare with indigo mane and tail coming into the library. She was a female copy of her father, just a little older.
The two mares hugged deeply. It didn’t take any Ψ abilities to let Twilight know that this mare really loved her as a mother. The two had tears in their eyes.
“I’m so happy to see you,” said Twilight after giving her other mom a kiss on the cheek.If she takes it easy ,” said Twilight Velvet looking at Dream as if to make sure that her wife understood.
Then Dream turned to the daughter.real reason for you wanting to come along! I’m going to have to keep a close watch on you and my fiancée. No telling what psionics you’ll use on her for nefarious reasons!” said Twilight joking.my wife gets done with me, there’s no way I could keep up with somepony as young and strong as your fiancée.”
“Sweet Apple Acres?” said Dream, almost shocked. “The wheel turns…”
Princess Twilight remembered the story she was told her about Dream Walker and Twilight Velvet staying with the Apples and then wiping their memories.Late parents?” asked Dream, “I… I didn’t know. They were a couple of very sweet and caring ponies.”Our daughter isn’t going anywhere.”
Twilight showed her parents (all three) to a suite of rooms next to hers and Applejack’s. They insisted that the three of them share rooms. The room Twilight picked for them had two beds. Twilight was curious about the sleeping arrangements. She was almost sure that there wouldn’t be any ‘three way action’ being Dream Walker was Night Light’s elder sister. But there were rumors about the Spa Ponies; Aloe and Lotus, not to mention Celestia and Luna.
Later…
As AJ entered the castle, Twilight met her almost at the door.myself ?” said Applejack with a laugh, “Ah ain‘t the one who makes the other scream the safe word…
“Can you blame me?” asked Twilight, giving Applejack a little kiss, “I’m engaged to the sexiest, most honest and most loving mare in the whole world. I’d drag you into the closet right here and indulge my carnal desires now if I could.”
At that moment, from the library came Twilight Velvet and Night Light.
“Oh sweet Celestia!” exclaimed AJ.
“Not quite,” giggled Dream, “but close. Come here and let me hug you too.”
AJ quickly went to the blue Unicorn mare and hugged her deeply. The other ponies smiled at the love being expressed. Twilight Velvet was gladdened that her dear wife was acting almost normal, it had been some time now. There was joy all around.
“I’m so glad to see you, my sweet Applejack,” said Dream, not breaking the hug.
“Okay, mom,” said the younger Twilight, “she’s glad to see you too. Let’s go to get something to eat and we can sit and talk this evening.”
Twilight Velvet walked between her wife and her mate. Twilight Sparkle and Applejack were close by.incident , when you had to go on and get your promotions without me,” said Dream Walker with a snicker, “But just remember, I’ll always out-rank you, Ms. Field Marshal Velvet.”Brigadier Walker,” laughed Twilight Velvet.
It didn’t take long to reach Sweet Apple Acres, even taking it easy for Dream Walker.
Before entering under the sign at the fence opening, Twilight Velvet and Dream Walker paused.
As they approached the dwelling, an old pony was fussing with flowers in a window box. Turning, she saw her granddaughter, her fiancée and three other ponies. Granny walked toward the newcomers.
“’Bout time ya got yer flanks home, Applejack.” Said Granny kidding. “Who’re the ponies with ya?”
The two mares looked at Granny, their horns glowed and Granny’s face went blank for a moment.
“Dream Walker! Twilight Velvet!” said Granny smiling, “how y’all been? Ah ain’t heard hide ner hair of y’all fer quite a spell now. Y’all needin’ a place to stay again?”
It only took Twilight Sparkle a moment to realize that her mothers had removed the block they’d put on the Apple Matron years ago. Twilight continued to be impressed with these ponies. Applejack was amazed at this as well.
“No Granny,” said Twilight Sparkle, “they’re staying at the castle. But they insisted on getting some Granny Smith home cooking.”
They went into the dwelling and sat around talking. Twilight Velvet and Dream Walker were a little relieved that nothing was brought up about the massacred ponies from their last visit. Granny was about to go put finishing touches on the dinner when a filly came into the room. A large red stallion followed her.
“Oh my gosh!” said Dream Walker looking at Big Mac, “if it wasn’t for the coloration, I’d swear that you were Bright Mac!”three ?” asked AB.
The extended family had dinner and then sat around afterwards, eating apple pie and sipping coffee or milk in AB’s case.
After a time, Twilight Velvet said that they had to go. Dream Walker was getting over an ‘illness’ and needed her rest. But they’d be back by before they returned to Canterlot.
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Chapter Two: More is Revealed
Twilight was sitting all alone on the balcony of the library. It was the odd occasion that she hadn’t gone to bed when her fiancée had turned in. But AJ had said she was tired after the excitement of hearing all the information about her parents from Twilight Velvet and Dream Walker.
Twilight was looking at the sky but not really studying the stars. Her mind was elsewhere. She was thinking about the question Applejack had asked. The one she’d considered prior. That is; if Dream Walker was her mother’s wife, and her mother loved the mare as much as it appeared, why was it only after twenty something years that she was just finding out about this. And why Celestia never mentioned any of this as well.
“My dearest daughter,” said a voice from behind herself. Twilight turned and saw not only her mother, but her other mother as well. It was Dream Walker that had spoken. “Why are you awake this late? And where is that beautiful mare that’s soon to be your wife?”I just bet ,” snickered Twilight. The two older mares smiled at the innuendo.
The next morning started as most. AJ and Twilight showered together, most of the time it was just an excuse to share intimate contact while soaking wet. The several years Applejack and Twilight had been lovers now, hadn’t decreased the fire of desire they had for each other. It wasn’t lust (for the most part) it was a deep abiding love born of a special friendship that had faced great peril, even life and death together. This forged a great trust and respect. A love that drove them to please the pony they cared for so deeply.
After breakfast, AJ kissed Twilight (and the future in-laws) and then trotted off to Sweet Apple Acres. Starlight went with Applejack, she wanted to talk to Granny. Starlight was impressed that Granny and her Zap Apple Jam were the beginning of Ponyville. She also wanted to see if she could try any if there was any available. Twilight would usually buy plenty, when in season. But Spike really liked it and so it was hard to keep any around the castle. Even if Twilight thought she had a good hiding spot for a jar or two.
Twilight had some business to conduct with some of the Ponyville elders. After lunch, Night Light excused himself to take an after lunch nap.
“Honey,” said Twilight Velvet sitting close to Dream Walker and holding her hoof, “you asked about why you’d never met my wife prior. Nor why anything was ever said of her by any of our family or by Princess Celestia. Understand that Shiny hasn’t been told this.
And you are a big part of the reason for the silence.”
“It’d be easier for us to Ψ speak, if that’s alright,” said Dream Walker.
Dream Walker and Twilight Velvet smiled and held out a hoof to their daughter. Twilight the younger held their hooves. They all closed their eyes.
Embarrassingly Twilight Sparkle’s mind was filled with images, smells and tastes of Dream Walker’s marehood.
Many years before…
Twilight and Dream were just finishing up a round of rather aggressive lovemaking.
“Oh dear Celestia,” said Dream, “My Little Vixen is really on fire today. What’s up my love?”
That morning the pair got ready for the day. Usually they’d take lunch and the evening meals in the Officer’s Mess. But they liked to have breakfast in their suite. It gave them a little extra time to be alone together.
“How can I help, private?” Said Twilight.
After entering the office, they were surprised that Princess Celestia was there as well. Twilight and Dream stopped in front of the desk and saluted. Celestia smirked at Twilight, walked around the desk and hugged her warmly.my wife you’re hugging.”
“Have a seat,” said the general. “We need to talk.”
Celestia looked at her student and her student’s wife.
Twilight took Dream’s hoof. Both had a look of concern.
“Unfortunately or fortunately,” continued Celestia, “your actions only delayed the group. Many quit after the news of how thoroughly one of the inner circle were destroyed. But there were many that stayed. Though you took out a very strong leader, there were others besides Star Catcher. But since her demise there’re those who’ve been fighting over who calls the shots. Since that setback, they’ve kept a very low profile.Church of Nightmare Moon’s Witnesses have gathered a large enough following to once again be a threat.”church is currently headquartered there. This is a fact finding mission, there should be little actual face to face confrontations.”good points,” said Dream Walker under her breath.
The general and princess glanced at each other. It didn’t go unnoticed.
“Is there something wrong?” asked Dream Walker.
“That’s to be seen,” said the General.
“Well, when do we leave, sir?” said Dream Walker.
“Eeep!”
Twilight looked amused at her wife. She’d seen Dream Walker stare down a violent serial rapist with some Ψ shield abilities without breaking a sweat. There were the records, from before they met, of her actions in taking down a renegade Ψ Unit single hooved and then bragging about it afterwards at the officer’s club, and other such acts of heroism. But this was the first sign of fear Twilight had ever seen in her wife.Unicorn , Twilight,” said Dream, almost annoyed, “if I were meant to fly, I’d have been born a Pegasus.”
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Chapter Three: If I Were Meant to Fly, I’d Have Been Born a Pegasus
Twilight interrupted…
“Wait a moment!” Said Twilight Sparkle, “Auntie Moon Shadow was a jerk? The same Moon Shadow that kisses me, holds me, and treats me like I’m still a little filly when she visits? Who still makes and sends me pink, one piece hoofie pajamas for Hearth’s Warming and my birthday? And gives me bits to buy candy and ice cream when I’m around her? Even now that I’m an adult and a princess?”directly involved with his demise.”Directly ?” asked Twilight the younger.
Twilight Velvet and Dream Walker looked at each other. It was a question that the daughter didn’t need Ψ to figure it was a point of contention.
“Honey,” said mother Twilight, “let’s go on. You’ll learn everything. But as we said, out of context, it wouldn’t be understood.”
Years earlier on a Zeppelin departing Canterlot…
“Oh Sweet Mother of Faust!” said Dream, “I think I’m going to throw up everything I ever ate!”nothing to do with you making me standing on the parade field, all night, in the rain, trying to read the mind of Commander Cyclone.” Said Twilight with a smirk that was understood loud and clear to her wife.
As ye So, so shall ye Weep! ”[1]
“I don’t think that’s how that went, I think it had something to do with sowing and reaping,” said Dream, but she didn’t get to finish. Twilight was all over Dream Walker like a swarm of parasprites on a bushel of apples.
“Twilight, no! ”
…Insert projectile vomiting noise here…
Later, they were drying off after showering and the zeppelin staff had had a chance to change the bedding and mop up.
“I’m really glad we weren’t kissing when you decided to spew!” said Twilight.‘it’s only a bit of poo!’ I couldn’t get the smell of excrement out of my nose for moons.
How are you feeling now?”
“I think I’ll be fine,” Said Dream.
Twilight and Dream found that the galley did have food for those with airsickness. They ate and went up on deck, after Twilight had browbeaten Dream enough. Dream did find a deckchair and covered herself with a blanket, not so much to ward off the evening chill but for a sense of security. She and Twilight held hooves, they watched the sun going down and they’d kiss occasionally.
But when they were in the galley, two ponies had closely watched Twilight and Dream.
I still have nightmares of the slaughter.”
“Brother?”
The mare embraced the stallion as he cried a bit. But he soon pushed away.
“Thank you for the concern, but we can’t embrace outside the blessing of the church.”
The two smiled, looking into the other’s eyes. Both had the same thought of how strict the church had became about ‘relationships’. It was hard sometimes to be in a religion where the basic desires and needs were, at the least, frowned upon. At the most, seen as sacrilege.
“We must keep an eye on them,” said the stallion.
Later, in the cabin the two were sharing, under cover…
“I’m sorry if it’ll disturb your sleep, but I’m afraid I must cleanse myself of impure thoughts of your body by self-flagellation.”
With that, the mare kissed the stallion deeply. Then she lay on the bed and spread her hind legs. The stallion was fascinated as she relaxed the muscles that hid the marehood.
Later that night, the two held each other close.
“Sister…”
In another cabin, Twilight and Dream were letting their minds relax.
“Honey,” said Twilight, “why did you project oral sex on them, as inexperienced as they were?”
Dream and Twilight thought it funny and a little heartwarming that the pair of Earth Ponies they’d discovered appeared to have lost any desire to follow or spy on themselves. But still Dream and Twilight did go by their cabin to give them a little boost.
“Oh sweet Mother, Orion!” said the mare’s voice, “I’m coming again!”
Little things like that helped to distract Dream from her airsickness. But she’d still complain to Twilight about it occasionally.
[1] 'As ye sow, so shall ye reap': New Testament, Epistle to the Galatians, 6:7. Taking some artistic license that ponies would have a similar saying.
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Chapter Four: You Can’t Choose Your Family
At the Zeppelin Port in Vanhoover…
“Honey,” said Twilight to her wife, “please get off your knees and stop kissing the ground. This is my hometown, ponies still know me here. And ponies are watching!”by yourself! ”
Levitating their bags, the two smiled and hailed a taxi.
“Nice city, I remember this from my first time here,” said Dream as they went through the streets of the northwest Equestria city.
It looked out of place.
“Excuse me,” said Dream to the pony drawing the taxi, “what was that large building that we just passed?”
With that the pony spit as if it had left a sour taste in his mouth. Then he returned to what he was doing.
As they continued through the city, Twilight thought how many things had changed, even in the 3 years since their last visit. To tell the truth she was a little apprehensive of this visit, especially with the information that they were given about the current stances of the NMW’s. Twilight was pretty sure that her mother wouldn’t be a problem.
“Honey,” said Dream, “you don’t have to be nervous, I’m with you and I won’t let anypony harm you.”exactly what we do?”
Ten minutes later found Dream and Twilight standing in front of a house much like the rest in the neighborhood. There were flowers in the window boxes and well-manicured lawn.let’s get this over with ,” said Twilight.I didn’t tear your skirt in the process!” Said Twilight, and then she kissed her wife. “You’d have thought we’d never had sex before.”
Twilight knocked on the front door. They stood there for a moment, but nopony answered. Twilight was about to knock again when the door opened.mom to you!”
The couple went to Twilight Velvet’s old bedroom and dropped off their bags and then to the bathroom to freshen up. Soon enough they were sitting in the living room, having tea with Twilight Glow. The conversation was pleasant enough. It was brought up that they were there to celebrate their 5th anniversary with family. They would have included Dream’s family, but her mother and father were off on safari in the distant zebra lands.
‘How’re you holding up, my love?’ thought Dream.
“All right you two,” said the mother, “I know enough that if you two are sitting there quiet, holding hooves, then you’re ‘talking’ about something serious or work. I just hope you aren’t talking about me behind my back!”
“So you two decided to grace us with your presence,” said a voice.
At first Twilight felt some resistance, and then Moon Shadow realized that despite all her past ‘pushback’ the hug she was receiving from her sister was warm and genuine. She then returned the hug warmly as well. She actually had to fight back a tear.
Moon Shadow released the hug.
“I guess you’re here for your anniversary,” said Moon, “I hope we can spend some time together as my business allows.”
Moon Shadow, Dream Walker, Twilight Velvet and Twilight Glow sat in the living room talking, gossiping and laughing. The mother had brought tea and everypony was relaxed.
That is until…
The front door opened and a stallion of green with a red mane and tail entered. He had a cutie mark of three shooting stars.
“I said now!”
“Sis…” said the older sister, but Moon just shook her head and turned to leave.
Before the door shut, they heard the voice of the stallion scolding his wife.
“I’ve warned you about hanging out with moral degenerates!”
That was all that was heard.
“I’m so sorry Honey,” said the mother, then to Dream, “you too Sweetie.”
“I’ve warned you about hanging out with moral degenerates!” ranted the husband.try to give me a foal? I guess I could cuckold you to make you look normal.”
Capeesh?”
“What would your conservative constituents think of their paragon of virtue having to do time for domestic violence.” Said Twilight releasing the leg.teacher and mentor, Princess Celestia would say about a petty politician demanding that a Lieutenant Colonel and Brigadier General be court-martialed because they stopped him from assaulting his wife.”
Twilight’s aura pulled the bully to herself, muzzle to muzzle. The fire in her eyes was frightening.will know if you do anything to my sister! So I wouldn’t even think of it!”Red Coat yeoman contact to tell the general that Dream Walker and Twilight Velvet, his best agents, said hello.”
Meteor Shower was dumbfounded and slightly frightened that Dream Walker knew just what he was thinking at that moment. He knew his bluff was called and he had no power over these two mares.only warning.”deadly force , at out digression, to protect Equestria’s citizens,” said Dream Walker projecting a vision of Meteor Shower being mercilessly pummeled to death by Dream Walker and Twilight Velvet.
“Can I mind wipe him now?” asked Dream not quite jesting.
The two walked back to Twilight’s mother’s home.
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Chapter Five: Questions And The Conspiracy
In the present…
“Okay,” said Twilight out loud, she needed to rest her mind. “I know it was the past. But even so, I can’t get my mind around how a loving and sweet pony like Auntie Moon Shadow could’ve married such an ass. My apologies to Cranky Doodle Donkey.”
Twilight hadn’t noticed the amount of time they were up on the tower. She now saw that the sun was getting low in the sky. Time for Applejack to be headed home.
Twilight landed in front of her fiancée and kissed her deeply.
“Hey you two,” laughed Apple Bloom, “young children here.”
Later in the castle, after Dream had a good nap, Twilight found that Dream Walker was helping with the cooking of dinner, Apple Bloom volunteered to help, mostly to hang out longer with Dream Walker. Twilight was surprised and happy that her ‘other’ mother was such a good cook.
Dream Walker was in Elysium. After years of isolation and only occasional visits by her wife and brother, and only when she was lucid, here she was now with an extended family she belonged to. Applejack, Apple Bloom, Starlight Glimmer and Spike were included in that.
As all were socializing, Velvet took her daughter aside.
“Sweetie,” said Velvet, “I’m going to tell you the rest of the story in a bit. I talked with Dreamy and she agreed that she’d skip this part. We want nothing to induce the possibility of another relapse.”
Twilight Velvet and Dream Walker entertained the family with declassified tales of their past actions. Apple Bloom was amazed at the so called ‘war stories ’.
There was wine for the adults and soda pop for Apple Bloom, although they kept catching Dream Walker letting Apple Bloom have a sip of her wine. They’d jokingly chastise Dream for doing this. But she’d only retort:
In Twilight (and AJ’s) bedroom, the two Twilights sat and held hooves.
In Vanhoover in the past, several days after the confrontation between Meteor Shower, Twilight Velvet and Dream Walker…
“Meteor Shower,” said the pony in the white robe and hood. “We’re so close to realizing our plans. With many of our ‘reforms’ are already in place and our ponies in positions of influence in the NMW Church, we have a readymade power base.”their goals.
And Nightmare Moon brings us to your wife’s family.”
“What about her family?”
Permanently.”
“But sir,” said Meteor, “they’re both high ranking officers of the Royal Guard.”you’d better make sure something happens! Also the church will help. I discovered that they think your sister-in-law will give birth to a pony that will stop the return of Nightmare Moon. They’ve already attempted to assassinate her and her disgusting partner five years ago.
There was a knock on the door to Orion’s cell[1] door.
Orion returned to the bedchamber, Meadow was still in the bed. She was so beautiful to Orion. He almost drooled thinking of the passion they’d been sharing.
“Honey,” said Orion shaking the sleeping mare.Church Orthodoxy Enforcers would’ve come, they’d not have bothered about asking to go somewhere.”
The two put on their robes, without even doing the blessing prayer. Orion looked out the door, there were no others around.
“Come on,” he called to Meadow Flower.
“Orion,” said the mare, “I need to tell you something important before we do this.”
I’m certain that I’m carrying our child.”
A million things went through Orion’s head, a million emotions when through his heart as well.we are going to go to get away from this.”
There in the dimly lit sanctuary was a green stallion with red mane and tail.
“How may we help you, sir?” asked Orion.your Great Mother,” said Meteor Shower, “and they tried to kill them then 5 years ago?”
There was a silence.
“Sir,” said Orion, “we’re a simple monk and nun. We aren’t trained to do such things.”
Later…
“Orion, my love, I’m afraid,” said Meadow Flower.might do something in the future.
The two walked the halls to the church exit. They were chanting the affirmation of faith chant so it’d be running around in their heads.
“You are Brother Orion and Sister Meadow Flower?” asked the COE.
Outside, there was the pony they’d met in the sanctuary.guidance and wisdom .”NOT show amusement at this obvious flattery. But it appeared to work.
The stallion levitated a parchment to the two and turned to leave, relived that he didn’t have to deal with it anymore. In his mind it was now a S E P, ‘Somepony’s Else’s Problem’ . He trotted away quickly.
“He doesn’t have a clue,” said Meadow Flowering watching the receding stallion.
Orion and Meadow talked as they headed in the direction of the residential section of Vanhoover.
Twilight Velvet, Dream Walker and Twilight Glow were finishing up lunch when there was a knocking at the door. Velvet and Dream felt strong and odd emotions near.
“Full shields, my love,” said Dream as they approached the door.
They opened the door and were shocked. There were standing the two ponies from the Zeppelin. They were smiling odd smiles, not the ones they’d see on the robed ponies that went door to door.marefriend Meadow Flower. But we suspect you know who we really are, as we’re aware of who you really are,” said the stallion. “We were sent by the Church of Nightmare Moon’s Witnesses…
To kill you.”
“May we come in?” asked the mare with an odd smile.
[1] As in a monk’s cell. Not a jail cell.
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Chapter Six: The Assassinations
In the present…
“Well! I guess you’d have to give them points for honesty,” said Twilight chuckling, “I don’t think Jackie would be so forthright."
In the past…
“Wait! What?” said Velvet unsure but actually amused.
A couple of minutes later, Twilight Velvet, Dream Walker, Twilight Glow and the two ‘assassin’ ponies from the door were sitting in the living room drinking tea and eating tea biscuits.
“Thank you for your hospitality Mrs. Glow,” said Meadow Flower.
‘That’s our fault,’ thought Twilight Velvet to Dream Walker.
“So could you explain why they sent you?” asked Dream.
“We were called to meet was a strange pony who explained that we needed to kill the ponies that we were following. He said it was because the church had not assassinated the two of you back in Ponyville. He appeared nervous but the hate he was displaying told us that what we were being told to do had nothing to do with church business.
“Well buck me running !” said Velvet almost shouting.
“Twilight!” said the mother with a snicker, “language! We have guests!”
In the next room, Velvet and Dream Ψ spoke.Ψ adjusted ’
“And here you can see that Velvet would still suck her hoof until she was in middle School.” Said the mother, the two other ponies giggled.
“Listen,” said Dream, “we have a plan that’ll help Twilight and I to take care of these issues.”
“Okay,” said Dream, “this is what we’re going to do…
Moon Shadow and Meteor Shower were contacted to come to Twilight Glow’s home right away, it was urgent, but nothing else was said.
Moon Shadow screamed and fainted.
“Did we do good?” asked the stallion, “is this what His Eminence ordered?”
Moon Shadow was taken in the house and put on the couch. After several minutes she awoke with a cold compress on her forehead and her mother holding her hoof.
Ordered by your husband.”
“Are you sure?” asked the daughter.
Elsewhere…
As the group was out of sight, a Ψ officer took custody of the two ‘prisoners’. He quickly removed the mental instructions that made them believe that they did commit the murders.
They named him Braeburn.
Back in Vanhoover...
Meteor Shower ran as if Cerberus were on his heels. He ran to the only place that he'd thought to go. Surely he would be able to help. Meteor pounded on the front door to the church.
“How can we help?” said a voice.
The door burst open, there was the pony in the white robe.
“Fool!” he screamed, “you’ve led them here!”
“That’s all we needed to hear,” said a voice.
“Deputy Commandant, Major General Cygnus!” said Dream and Twilight together almost in shock.
“DREAMY!”
The general laughed at this. But it gave Twilight enough time to focus all her hate and wrath. Her violet bolt struck out toward the general. His orange bolt intercepted it. It appeared that the general was powerful enough to stop it. But Dream’s blue bolt struck out from where she was laying. It hit the general without much effect. But it was enough to distract him.
The police and Guard arrived.
“I’m Lieutenant Colonel Twilight Velvet. Take care of the fallen and prepare to collect prisoners.
“Everypony out of this so-called-church or in five seconds, or you’ll all be killed!”
The ponies that had been at the door watching ran out, followed by many others. After they were out, the ones that were coming out, Twilight’s horn glowed and the building burst into magic blue flames.
The prisoners were held until Ψ agents could determine if they were simply church members or if they were part of the conspiracy.
Not even caring about the status of Meteor Shower, whom medics were covering with a white sheet, Twilight sat on the ground holding Dream. Dream wasn’t able to speak, but Twilight felt her mind.
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Twilight Velvet, Twilight Glow, Moon Shadow and Dream Walker’s brother; Night Light along with General Moon Light and Princess Celestia were in Dream Walker’s room in the magic hospital at Canterlot Castle. A doctor was talking to everypony.
“I’m sorry.” said the Doctor in a black Ψ Unit uniform. “her internal mind is there but the attack has scrambled any connection between her internal mind and her active mind. It’s going to take time for her to get through this… If ever.
The doctor left the room.
“Lieutenant Colonel… Twilight,” said the general, “take as much time as you need, when ready, we’ll talk about new duties.”
‘Remember that this is her idea.’
Then the princess left after telling the rest of the family that they needed to let Twilight and Night Light have a moment with Dream Walker.
‘Twilight, my only love, I need to be sure that you’re protected until what time, if ever, I recover. And there’s only one pony I’d trust for that.
Night, I’m trusting you to take care of my Twilight fully. I mean fully . This has all happened because ponies believe that she’ll have a foal that’ll thwart the return of Nightmare Moon. This is why I must remain listed as killed in action. There’re still ponies out there that believe this as well. That way there’ll be one less weapon they could use against Equestria and especially, against My Little Vixen. I’m counting on you to help.
Don’t be shocked, either of you. I might as well be dead, that’s what they want ponies to believe. And there’s no guarantee that I’ll make it back. I love you two so much.
Understand, Night, I don’t mean for you to just try to jump in the sack with her right away. She’s a soldier and would tear your body and mind apart if you tried anything that wasn’t consensual. But I know you wouldn’t do anything like that.’
Twilight could tell it was getting harder for Dream to continue.
‘Take your time to get to know each other. If things happen Twilight, remember that he is the same as my blood so if you have a foal, it might as well be my foal.
Night, can you give my wife and me a minute?’
Night Light wasn’t able to respond with his mind, but he let go of Dream’s hoof, kissed his sister and left the room.
‘My Little Vixen,’ thought Dream, ‘as odd as that sounded, the princess believes the prophesy. I’ve found that if the princess is worried, then Equestria should worry.’
‘First, no matter what, or how long, never forget me.’
‘Second, if you do truly have the daughter foretold…
Name her, Twilight…
After my greatest love………’
Dream Walkers mind went silent. Twilight could feel her there, but it was as if her mind was asleep or just out of reach.
In the waiting area, everypony saw Twilight leave Dream’s room.
In the present…
The ponies opened their eyes, tears streaming down the cheeks of mother and daughter.
After several minutes, the two Twilights went and joined the family in the library. Everypony looked at them, but Sparkle went straight to Dream Walker and hugged her tightly.
After composing herself, Twilight nodded to AJ. They stood together, gave a quick kiss and then announced:
“Family,” said Twilight, “AJ and I have decided that it’s time that we got married.”
The family cheered.
“We have a couple of questions for everypony:
Dad, we both would like you to give us away.”
“My honor,” said Night Light.mother of the bride ?”
Three moons later…
The throne room of Canterlot Castle was packed. Because it was a Royal Wedding and the Coronation of the Princess Consort, there was Guard in the traditional red and white uniforms and ones in the black Special Ψ Unit uniforms lined the aisle facing inward.
To signal all was ready, the mothers of the brides were seated, which is usually a quiet affair. But not for two mothers of their rank.
Shining Armor opened the doors and announced:
“Troops, Attention!”
The Guard snapped to attention with a thunder of stomping hooves.
A military band then played single ‘ruffles and flourishes’ for the Brigadier General then after a pause they played five for the Field Marshal.
Starlight Glimmer and Apple Bloom were resplendent in their gowns by Rarity as they escorted the mothers to their place. But the two older mares out showed them in full Special Ψ Unit dress uniforms with their rank, medals and decorations shining brightly.
The band then played the Equestria National Anthem: Equestria, The Land I Love.
As they proceeded forward, Starlight and Apple Bloom were almost intimidated by these martial ponies. Especially with the troops saluting as they passed. Instead of being seated they stayed at attention until the National Anthem was finished. Then they bowed low to the three princesses on the dais then took their seats.
“As you were!” called Shining.
After the bridesmaids went forward and took their places, the brides and their escort appeared at the open door and the well-known bridal march played.
When they reached the front, Night Light kissed the cheeks of both mares and handed their hooves to the other. Then the two 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 that were made for each other more than the two before us.
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.
The princess paused then looked at Twilight:
"So I’m honored to ask:
“Can anypony give good reason why these two ponies should not be married?” said Celestia.
“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 but neither Applejack nor Twilight heard. They only heard their hearts beating as one.
“Applejack Sparkle,” said Celestia, Applejack’s heart leapt at the name, “kneel before us.”
“Princess Twilight?” said Celestia.
There was great cheering as the wedding party exited. The brides stopped and took the mothers by the hoof and exited with them.
After the reception, Dream Walker and Twilight Velvet took the newlyweds aside before they were to depart for their honeymoon…
“We have a gift for you,” said Dream, “it was something we’d been given years ago, but we never decided the right time to use it, before it was too late for us.”
Twilight and Applejack looked in astonishment at the older mares.
“You don’t think that we only want grandfoals from Shining and Cadence, do you?” asked the mothers together.after the honeymoon,” said Dream.
The newlyweds just looked at each other and grinned.
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As Hard As Velvet 2: The Battle Continues
EPILOGUE: Just When You Thought All Was Back To Normal
A couple of weeks later…
Twilight Velvet, Dream Walker and Night Light were sitting in the living room at the end of the day. They’d shared a great meal. Night Light was starting to fear he was going to get fat because his wife and sister, who’d moved in with them now, were producing some absolutely fabulous food.
A knocking at the door interrupted their talking.
“I’ll get it,” said Night Light.
He got up and went to the door. He was only a minute when he called out:
“Ladies, I think you need to come here.”
Twilight and Dream looked questioningly at each other and got up to see what this was all about.
As they made it to the door, they saw a Ψ agent courier.
“What can we do for you, private?” asked Dream.
“I have a message for Field Marshal Twilight Velvet and Brigadier General Dream Walker.
That’s us said Twilight Velvet.
They all went back to the living room sat. Twilight and Dream were sitting next to each other. They both looked the scroll over, then they looked at each other in astonishment.
“What is it?” asked Night.
“Honey,” said Twilight to her mate. “Duty calls!”
TO BE CONTINUED…
