“…but, she says the fireflies Fluttershy gave her helped make up for the planetarium being closed. Honestly, she’s making a lot of progress. I’m proud of her.”

Sunset’s eyes traced over the journal page for a moment before Equestrian letters began to form on the parchment.

It sounds like it. Now, how about you? Didn’t you have a new… game you were interested in getting? How’d that go?

Tapping her pen against her lips, Sunset considered her response.

“Yeah, well, I didn’t get a copy. But, Pinkie managed to snag one, so at least I got to play it. Honestly, I’ll probably just buy a digital version instead. Kinda getting sick of dealing with these midnight release crowds.”

From what you’ve told me about them, I don’t blame you. They sound almost as bad as the debut of a new Daring Do book. I still think it’s weird that the game has Tirek of all creatures in it.

“I won’t lie, it’s a little strange. Just another inexplicable parallel between the worlds. Makes you wonder just how many more links there are between the two. With how many times Starswirl used this place as a dumping ground for things he didn’t want to deal with, I wouldn’t be surprised if there were far more connections than just Canterlot High. I think our geodes are proof enough of that.”

Indeed. Speaking of your geodes, have you learned anything new about these… Mahou Shoujou forms? The base abilities you got are fascinating on their own, but your empowered states are something else entirely. Have you even been able to define exactly what they’re capable of?

Sunset giggled at the name Fluttershy had given their empowered states. She suspected it had something to do with those Neighponese cartoons she liked.

“We haven’t really learned all that much. The biggest problem is that we can’t really call on them at will. I think they’re this world’s version of the Elements: they have a mind of their own, and only come when they’re needed. I can’t speak for the others, but for me, it was exhilarating, like I had all my magic back again, not just the tiny trickle I get from my pendant.”

You know, it's interesting that you say that. But, I wonder if they may be like an immune response than an actual manifestation of the elements per se.

“You’re going to have to explain that one a little Twilight.”

Well, think about it like Fractal Spire’s Third Thaumatic Precept: for every manifestation of magic, an equal and opposite force must exist somewhere in the world to create equilibrium. That world doesn’t have much in the way of magic, so if there’s a sudden influx it.

“Ah, I see what you’re getting at. Because there’s all this magic coming into the world, and there was nothing to balance it, the planet manifested a sort of magical antibody to counter the disruption. But they only form when needed because an immune response is reactionary.”

Exactly! Princess Twilight replied. I’d love to analyze your pendant if I get the chance.

Sunset smiled at that. Twilight’s nerdy, scholarly side was really adorable.

“I’m sure we can work something out. Sadly, I’m going to have to call it a night. Tomorrow’s a school day.”

I understand. Same time tomorrow?

“Yea. Goodnight Twilight.”

Sleep well Sunset.

Slowly closing the cover of her journal, Sunset rolled onto her back, splaying herself out across her bed. Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes and sighed.

“Oh, Twilight…” Sunset whispered as she pictured the purple princess in her mind’s eye.

Why?

Why did the universe have to be this unfair?

Why did the princess have to be so smart? So perfect? So pretty? So wonderful in every imaginable way?

Why did she have to fall in love with her best friend?

And why was it so painfully obvious that it would never work out?

Because Sunset was sure Twilight didn’t like mares. Her going all blushy and shy around Flash Sentry was the first piece of evidence, but she thought that maybe she still might have a chance. Their little midnight chat during the Battle of the Bands was the point where she had begun to develop her crush on the princess, and had gotten her hopes up that maybe the princess swung both ways. After all, they just had such good chemistry with each other. But, she just couldn’t work up the nerve to ask at the time. Not when they had the Sirens to deal with. Not when Twilight and the others were still treating her like the enemy. It only got worse when Twilight offered her a hand and asked her to help them defeat the Dazzlings. It was the first time ever that Sunset honestly felt like she was needed. Like she mattered.

Sunset had originally allowed her crush to simply die down, only for it to spring back a thousand fold after Apple Bloom and her wretched little friends had pulled their Anon-a-Miss stunt. It had been one of the worst experiences of her life, and through it all, the princess had been the only one who believed in her and offered her succor. Twilight had given her enough strength to make it through. Yet, afterwards, she’d never been able to bring up any hint of her interest in Twilight, out of fear of scaring her off. The bond with her was too precious to risk. So she kept quiet, and simply accepted that she would have to watch Twilight from afar.

And for a while, it worked.

Then the human Twilight Sparkle came along, and her feelings started to get conflicted. Unlike the princess, Sparkle was present, and potentially available. But, she wasn’t the princess. And as much as Sparkle reminded her of Twilight, she wasn't just a replacement. She was her own person, and Sunset found herself starting to crush on her too. Unlike the confident princess, Sparkle was so endearingly innocent and shy. Whereas Twilight carried the beauty of a mare who had come into her own and was sure of who she was, Sparkle was bashful, awkward, and cute as a button.

But, Sparkle had been through so much, and Sunset hadn't wanted force her feelings onto someone who was now counting on her to help recover from being a social pariah and undergoing a demonic transformation.

So she'd held back, and hoped that one day, maybe, she could find the right time to confess.

She hadn't counted on the events of Camp Everfree happening. All of her hopes got dragged out behind the house and shotgunned like a old, sick dog when Timber Spruce got his grubby hands on Sparkle. It had been so painful to watch her blush at Timber's cheesy flirting and stupid pickup lines. But try as she might, she just couldn't bring herself to ruin Sparkle's hopes. So she'd encouraged her, like a good friend should, and helped them get together. It had hurt her more than anything she had ever done. But, she was willing to push her own feelings aside for Sparkle's sake. She, at least, could be happy, even if it wasn't Sunset making it happen.

But, in the end, it left her feeling bitter and cold on the inside. She’d had some small flicker of hope, but now…

Now, every time she saw Sparkle, or heard about one of her dates with Timber, it just drove the knife a little deeper into her heart. Both because the flicker she'd begun to feel for her human friend had been violently snuffed out, and because it made her heart cry out for the princess that much more, while reminding her that the mare she loved could never return her feelings.

Ultimately, she couldn’t help how she felt.

Or who she was in love with.

Or the all too familiar ache that began to build in her body.

“Damn it all.” She whispered to herself, trying to ignore the painful tightness in her chest at the thought of Twilight. Of her adorable smile, glittering gemstone eyes, and brilliant mind. The warmth of her presence that made the world just feel a little bit brighter.

Of the long hours of magical research she wished she could do with her. Of all the sweet nothings she wanted to whisper in Twilight’s ears. And how she wanted to hold her in her arms, savoring the cozy feeling of having the princess pressed against her body, her sage aroma filling her nostrils. Or all of the sweet and tender things she wanted to do with the princess, and have the princess do with her in turn.

“Argh!” Sunset snarled as she flopped onto her side, the pain in her chest becoming an irritating itch between her legs. Pressing them together uncomfortably and eyeing the nightstand next to her futon, she reached up, and yanked open the drawer. Feeling around inside, her fingers touched the glossy surface of a photograph. Carefully picking it up with her thumb and index finger, she brought out a simple photo of Twilight; the princess turned slightly away from the camera, her arms behind her back and a warm smile on her face.

Sunset studied the image intensely as she slipped her other hand between the waistband of her pajamas and began to stroke herself, the scent of peach blossoms beginning to seep out from beneath the cotton garments. Closing her eyes, she began to focus her thoughts on Twilight…

Sunset strolled through an endless meadow of spring wildflowers, her yellow and orange sundress gently swaying in the breeze as she made her way towards a large, majestic oak tree growing at the summit of a small hill. Happily humming to herself, she kept the handle of the picnic basket she was carrying grasped firmly in her hands.

Reaching the oak, Sunset set the basket down, before opening it and pulling out a large orange and purple checkered blanket. With a snap, she unfurled the cloth and laid it on top of the grass beneath the tree, smoothing it with her hands and placing the basket on the edge. From within, she pulled out a pie, a green bottle of wine, a pair of fluted glasses, a small cooler, and a couple of plates and utensils. Looking to the horizon, she smiled with satisfaction. This was the perfect place to watch the day give way to night.

Sitting down on the blanket, Sunset pulled her legs up and wrapped her arms around her knees, her heart fluttering as she watched the sky. The setting was perfect. The dessert and wine she’d chosen was perfect. The only thing that was missing was the most perfect part of the whole thing…

As if on cue, Sunset heard slow flapping to her right. Turning, she spotted her date as she slowly descended from the sky on a pair of large, lavender wings. Sunset’s breath hitched in her throat as her eyes traced down Twilight’s face, her angelic features framed by a silky cascade of purple and pink hair that flared out slightly as she descended. The princess's simple, armless, full length dress was held in place by a choker, the deep purple, almost black fabric shimmering in the light as it billowed in the breeze.

Rising to her feet, Sunset made her way over to Twilight, reaching out and taking the princess's hands in her own.

“Twilight…” Sunset said as she gently squeezed the princess’s hands, savoring the soft, warm skin pressing into her palms. “…I’m so happy you could make it”

“Really now Sunset Shimmer, when have I ever missed on of our dates?” Twilight teased, a mischievous smile on her face, before letting go of Sunset’s hands and pulling her into a hug, not just with her arms, but with her wings as well. After a moment, Sunset returned the gesture, the warmth of Twilight’s embrace enhanced by cozy feeling of being wrapped in the princess’s soft feathers. Closing her eyes, she pressed her forehead against Twilight’s, their horns crossing as the two of them shared breath for a moment.

Cracking her eyes open, Sunset met the princess’s own and smiled as she pulled back from the hug and took the princess’s hands again.

“There’s a first time for everything. You never know when some crazy, world destroying evil will show up and interrupt our time together. Celestia knows it happens often enough.” Sunset said as she continued to stare into Twilight’s amethyst colored eyes.

“True.” Twilight said with a sigh.

“Hey, hey, hey. None of that now…” Sunset said as she rubbed her thumbs across the back of Twilight's hands, earning a smile from the other girl. “Right now, the only thing that matters is the beautiful girl in front of me, that blanket, and…”

“…a freshly baked strawberry-rhubarb pie with rose-flavored gelato, made with love.” Sunset said with a smile, emphasizing the last part by softly booping Twilight’s nose with a finger.

Twilight’s face grew a little brighter as she giggled at Sunset.

“Of course. Sorry for killing the mood like that.” Twilight said.

“Aww, you didn’t kill the mood at all. I know how crazy our lives are. But, we’re here. That’s what matters.” Sunset said as she let go of one of Twilight’s hands and began to lead her to the blanket.

Allowing herself to be led, Twilight took a seat on the blanket, folding her wings around her shoulders like a shawl. As the princess watched, Sunset cut and plated a generous piece of the pie, then added a scoop of gelato before handing it to her. Sunset soon joined her, her own plate in hand, and a pair of wine glasses filled with fragrant white liquid.

As Twilight accepted the offered glass, Sunset took a sip, the subtle taste of tangerine, rose, vanilla and honeysuckle teasing her tongue along with the acerbic taste of alcohol. Twilight’s own sip prompted the princess to smile, her appreciation clear on her face.

“You like?” Sunset asked, “Its Viognier. Supposed to complement strawberry-rhubarb.”

“It does.” Twilight replied happily as she followed the wine with a bite of pie and gelato.

Resting against the oak tree, the two girls idly chatted as they ate their sweets and drank their wine. The sun was starting to sink below the horizon as they finished, filling the sky with blazing crimson and orange.

Stretching her arms above her head with a contented hum, Twilight leaned over and draped herself across Sunset’s lap, her head resting on her arms as she watched the sun sink lower. Looking down at Twilight, Sunset brought her hand up and began to gently run her fingers through the princess’s silky hair.

“Its beautiful, Sunset.” Twilight purred from Sunset’s touch.

“Yes, you are.” Sunset replied dreamily, earning a giggle from the princess.

“Flattery will get you nowhere, you know?” Twilight teased.

“Sure it won’t.” Sunset chuckled as she drew her fingers out of Twilight’s hair and began to slowly run them up the crook of the princess’s wing. At her touch, Twilight inhaled softly, a happy hum escaping her throat.

Smirking, Sunset began to run the back of her fingers along Twilight’s wing, as a coo to escaped from the princess’s throat.

“Sunset…” Twilight whimpered as Sunset continued to caress her wing.

“Hmmm, what is it Twilight?” Sunset hummed as she continued to watch Twilight's reaction to her petting, her smile getting wider as more cute sighs and moans came from the princess. “Something on your mind?”

“Aaaah.” Twilight gasped as Sunset tickled the inside of her wing, causing her feathers to fluff up. Sunset chuckled warmly as she watched the princess melt into goo under her touch.

“Really? Is that so?” Sunset tittered as she continued to pet Twilight’s wing.

Rolling onto her back, Twilight’s eyes met Sunset’s, amethyst staring into teal, both of their breaths slowing to a crawl. As the infinite time of a second passed, there was a moment of understanding between them. Acting on the unspoken invitation, Sunset slowly lowered her face towards Twilight, who reached up to wrap her arms around the back of Sunset’s neck. A jolt of electricity shot through Sunset’s chest as their lips met in a soft yet passionate kiss. It began slowly, tenderly and shyly as the two explored the sensation. Soon, their kiss evolved as they opened their mouths and allowed their tongues to dance with the other’s.

Shifting her arms while keeping her lips locked to the princess’s, Sunset pulled Twilight upright and into a hug, the sensation of the soft body pressed against her own filling her with warmth.

Breaking off from the kiss, the two girls pressed their foreheads against one another as their eyes met, longing and lust mixing together.

“Twilight, I…” Sunset began, but was interrupted by Twilight pressing a finger against her lips.

“Shh. It's okay.” Twilight said in a shy whisper.

“Are you sure? You’re really okay with me?” Sunset said, a touch of fear leaking into her voice.

Twilight smiled at her, and Sunset felt her heart all but melt.

“Yes, silly filly.” Twilight said as she closed those beautiful amethyst eyes of hers and brought her right hand up to the back of Sunset’s head, pushing their foreheads together, their horns gently rubbing against the other's. “I want you Sunset. I want all of you. The good and the bad. Don’t you ever doubt that.”

“Sorry Twilight.” Sunset said as she leaned into their embrace. “I just… don’t feel like I deserve you sometimes…”

“And who gets to decide that? I’ll give you a hint: she’s currently holding a silly filly who keeps doubting herself. I don’t care who you used to be Sunset. You’re not her anymore. You’re more than worthy of my love, and I’d hope that I’m worthy of yours.” Twilight whispered as she nuzzled her nose against Sunset’s, before pulling the fire-maned girl into another kiss.

As Twilight pressed her lips into Sunset’s with renewed vigor, Sunset felt a single tear of joy trace down from the corner of her eye. As she returned Twilight’s kiss, her hands began to make their way down Twilight’s back. Reaching her waist, Sunset wrapped her arms around the other girl and tugged the princess into her lap, bringing their bodies even closer together. Slowly snaking her hands up Twilight’s stomach and to her chest, Sunset wrapped her fingers around one of her perky breasts and began to gently massage it.

Twilight’s lips detached from Sunset’s with a soft gasp, which only encouraged Sunset to bring her other hand up and grasp the other breast to knead the warm, squishy mounds. Twilight closed her eyes and her breathing became shallower as Sunset continued to apply rhythmic pressure to her mammaries.

Uncrossing her legs and releasing her hold on Twilight, Sunset carefully maneuvered the princess in her lap so she was leaning against Sunset’s chest. Reaching under Twilight’s arms and wings, her hands gently wrapped back around Twilight’s perfect little mounds, joy spreading through her fingers as she squeezed the soft, spongy, cupcake sized breasts, the warmth of the princess’s body and the softness of her wings pressed into her chest driving her onward. Sunset felt her excitement spike every time Twilight gasped or moaned happily in her embrace.

“Well, since the princess wants me sooo badly, I think it's about time I got this dress out of the way so I can show her how much I want her too.” Sunset whispered as she kissed Twilight’s ear.

“I think…” Twilight panted as Sunset squeezed her again, “that’s… a… ohhh!”

“That’s a what? Wonderful idea? I’m so glad you think so too.” Sunset replied as she let go of Twilight’s breasts and reached up to the choker holding the silky fabric in place. Easily finding the buckle, Sunset’s fingers deftly undid the binding and pulled it off of Twilight’s neck, before peeling the garment down the other girl’s chest, revealing more of the princess’s luxurious amethyst skin. As the silk rolled off the curves of her breasts, Sunset leaned over Twilight’s shoulder to admire the princess’s beautiful twin hills capped in a pair of sexy, royal purple areolas. As her eyes drank in the lavender perfection before her, she felt herself smiling as she found an unexpected but wonderful surprise; the princess had inverted nipples.

Twilight blushed fiercely as she felt Sunset looking at her bare breasts, bringing her arms up to cover them.

“Don’t look.” She said with a touch of fear in her voice. “They’re embarrassing.”

“No they’re not. They’re perfect.” Sunset said as she eased Twilight’s arms off, allowing her to take the two lovely mounds into her hands and renew her massage, as she leaned down and began to press kisses onto Twilight’s neck and shoulder, savoring the warm, silky feeling of Twilight’s skin in her hands and on her lips. “They’re so cute [kiss], shy [kiss, kiss], and beautiful [kiss]… just like you.”

“Aaaaahhh…” Twilight cooed as she began to wriggle happily in Sunset’s arms, the sounds escaping her throat becoming increasingly sensual as Sunset peppered her neck and shoulders with kisses. Stopping her massage for a moment, Sunset brought her index fingers up and swirled them over the edge of Twilight’s areolas. As her fingers brushed across the tips, she felt the princess’s nipples begin to poke out of their hiding spots.

“Oh, why, hello there you two.” Sunset hummed cheerily as she softly pinched Twilight’s nipples and began to swirl her fingers around them, earning a sharp squeal of delight from the princess, “Did you decided to come out and play?”

As Sunset continued to massage the princess’s chest, she felt Twilight’s hands slowly slide up her arms, before the princess wrapped her fingers around Sunset’s wrists, and gently pulled her off, much to Sunset’s disappointment. Pushing herself up off of Sunset’s lap, Twilight turned and offered Sunset a hand. She must have found Sunset’s grumpy frown amusing, because she giggled as she helped the topaz-skinned girl to her feet.

Turning her back to Sunset, Twilight reached behind her head and lifted her hair out of the way, exposing the open back of her dress.

“Sunset, be a dear and unzip this for me, please.” Twilight said with a provocative lilt as she glanced back at the other woman. Swallowing as she felt her excitement begin to trickle down the inside of her thigh, Sunset reached forward and pulled down the zipper holding the dress in place. Taking the edges of the fabric in her hands, Twilight slowly peeled the dress down her body, revealing the sensual curves of her figure, and a world of her luscious amethyst skin.

In moments, the dress was resting at Twilight’s feet. Stepping out of the pile of silk, the princess turned to Sunset as she clasped her hands behind her back, and spread her wings slightly, the setting sun creating a halo of light around her. Tilting her head down and twisting her body slightly away from the other girl, she leaned forward and bowed her right leg, subtly displaying the purple and pink striped tuft of hair above her womanhood. It was one of the most blatantly coquettish displays Sunset had ever seen.

And it was driving her crazy.

“Well Sunny, do you like what you see?” Twilight asked innocently as she met Sunset’s eyes.

“Twilight… you are the most beautiful thing I have ever laid eyes on.” Sunset said as she began to approach the princess.

“Flatterer.” Twilight teased as wrapped her arms around Sunset’s waist.

“I meant every word of it.” Sunset said as she returned the princess’s hug and leaned in to kiss her again.

Twilight's hands soon began to rub Sunset's back, causing the fire-mane to flinch slightly when her fingers ran across a pair of long, sensitive stretches of puckered skin between her shoulder-blades. Feeling the princess’s hands slowly sliding up to the base of her neck, Sunset almost pulled away as Twilight's hands began to unbutton her sundress. Once she reached the end of the buttons, Twilight’s hands found their way back up to Sunset’s shoulders, and began to pull the cotton fabric off. Releasing her arms and lips from Twilight’s, Sunset mirrored the princess in pulling her dress off of her body, leaving her bare, topaz colored skin exposed to her partner. Sunset saw Twilight taking a moment to admire the curves of her body, her perked up, ruby-red nipples, and the fiery tuft of hair above her own womanhood. Even as she relished Twilight’s admiration, the creeping sense of inadequacy that burned in her heart whenever she was with the princess flared to life, and she blushed and looked away, rubbing her arm with a sigh.

Through the fog of her melancholy, Sunset felt a hand on her chin as the princess turned her head and met her eyes. Her expression was firm but kind, and filled with nothing but love.

“Stop that.” Twilight softly admonished. “You’re beautiful Sunset. Don’t ever think you aren’t.”

“Sorry, Twilight. It's just, compared to you…”

“No.” Twilight said, putting a finger over Sunset’s lips to shush her. “Don’t compare yourself to me, to Celesita, Luna, Cadance or anyone. You are you, and you are beautiful Sunset.”

“You say that, but I…” Sunset began, only for Twilight to put her finger on her lips again.

“And I’ll keep telling you again and again, no matter how many times it takes to get it through that stubborn head of yours. You’re beautiful, you’re wonderful, and you are worthy of being loved. Please stop doubting that.” Twilight chided as she removed her finger from Sunset’s lips and booped her nose.

Sunset’s frown slowly turned up into a warm smile as a few stray tears of joy formed on the edges of her eyes. With a sudden and hungry lunge, she closed the distance between her and Twilight, planting a kiss on the princesses lips as she pulled her into an almost bone-crushing hug. Twilight squeaked in surprise, but after the shock had worn off, she returned Sunset’s enthusiastic embrace, matching the force of her kiss.

Sunset broke off from the kiss and muttered soft “thank you”s as she began to work her way down Twilight’s neck, placing light pecks the entire way. Twilight cooed as Sunset reached her collarbone, and continued down her chest until she reached her breasts. Cupping and lifting Twilight’s left breast with her hand, Sunset dove in and latched onto the royal purple nipple, sucking on it gently before swirling her tongue around the edge of the puffy areole, savoring the sweet-salty flavor of Twilight’s skin.

Sunset could feel Twilight arching her back in response to her suckling, and tightened her grip on the princess’s chest to make sure she didn’t escape. Releasing the breast she was currently pleasuring, Sunset swiftly seized the other in her mouth, drawing her tongue across the tip and earning another erotic moan from Twilight as she continued to apply tender suction to the soft flesh.

Sunset felt Twilight’s center of gravity shift as her legs began to buckle. Bringing her right arm down Twilight’s back and onto her buttocks, Sunset gently eased the princess onto the blanket. Head lolled to the side, wings splayed out below her, Twilight simply allowed Sunset to continue her ministrations, every muscle in her body going nearly flaccid.

“Oh, Sunset…” Twilight moaned. Cracking an eye open, Twilight reached under Sunset and grabbed hold of her breasts. Sunset inhaled sharply through her nose as Twilight began to massage her in return. Sunset closed her eyes and moaned, even as she continued to suckle on the princess, only to gasp and lose her grip on the princesses tit as a soft, ticklish and warm sensation ran across her back. Cracking her eyes open, she saw Twilight slowly drawing her primary feathers across her back and sides, a triumphant smirk on her face.

“What’s this now. Does little Sunset like my feathers?” Twilight teased as she drew her wings across Sunset’s back again, earning a happy shudder from the other girl, particularly when they ran across her scars.

“Mmmmm.” Sunset hummed happily as she lay down, her head resting between Twilight’s breasts, allowing the princess to continue petting her with her wings, “Yea… they feel wonderful.”

“Awww, I’m glad you like them.” Twilight giggled as she drew her primaries across Sunset’s back again.

“I do, but…” Sunset said as she brought her left hand up and teasingly pinched one of Twilight’s nipples, causing the princess to stop her caresses and inhale sharply, “I’m not letting you get the upper hand here… princess. Right now, you’re letting me make you feel good. Okay?”

Twilight cooed a “yes” as Sunset released her teat and drew little circles around the edge of her areola.

“Glad we got that sorted out.” Sunset replied as she swirled her finger across the shy little tips of Twilight’s breasts one last time, earning another happy squeak from the princess. Sliding her hand down Twilight’s stomach until it was resting on her hip, she began to work her way down the princess’s body, peppering her skin with kisses. Soon, Sunset reached Twilight’s hips, and caught a whiff of the alluring scent of purple sage blossoms coming from Twilight’s special spot. Pulling her right arm out from under the princess, Sunset re-positioned herself to sit before Twilight’s closed legs. Reaching out and grasping her knees, she spread them apart.

Keeping her hands firmly on Twilight’s knees, Sunset lowered her face and inhaled deeply, taking a moment to properly savor the scent as she admired Twilight’s flower. Twilight’s petals had already begun to spread open from her own excitement, and were already glistening with love juices, while her clit was standing at full attention below the pink and purple stripe of hair. But even more than that, the heady aroma of blooming purple sage hit Sunset fully, eliciting a happy sigh from the fire-mane. Sunset’s own excitement began to seep out as well, mixing peach blossoms into the erotic perfume.

Peeking up, Sunset saw a shy blush on Twilight’s face as the princess looked her in the eyes, silently pleading with the fire-mane to continue. It took all of Sunset’s willpower not to just dive in and ravish Twilight there and then. But, she wouldn’t treat the princess like that. Twilight deserved better.

“Your flower’s so pretty, Twilight.” Sunset sighed as she lowered herself to lay on her stomach and slip her arms under the small of Twilight’s back, bringing her face closer to Twilight’s precious blossom.

“And…” Sunset said as she pressed a quick kiss on Twilight’s flower before running her tongue down between the folds of her labia, earning a happy squeal from the other girl, “you taste like sage honey.”

Twilight moaned and arched her back as Sunset licked her again.

“Sunset…” Twilight whimpered as Sunset circled her entrance with her tongue.

“Mmmmm… you’re wonderful Twilight. So sweet, crisp and delicate.” Sunset said as she licked her lips, savoring the heady, floral taste of Twilight’s love juices. Her lust reaching breaking point, she dove back down and closed her lips over Twilight’s entrance, slowly dragging her tongue across the princess’s sensitive spots. Twilight’s back arched as she wailed from Sunset’s increased attention. Sunset allowed herself to drift into a hazy trance as she pleasured Twilight, allowing the princess’s soft moans of ecstasy to guide her.

Peaking up, Sunset looked at Twilight to gauge her response to what she was doing. The princess was completely laid out on her back, her head lolling to the side and arms bent down to grasp the picnic blanket, her chest heaving up and down as she panted in ecstasy. Even her wings were limp, splaying out to her side.

Smirking, Sunset resumed her oral affection, plunging her tongue into Twilight’s entrance and began probing the inside. Twilight’s euphoric moans rose in volume, as did her pants as Sunset teased her.

“Sunset… please keep going… oh Harmony, don’t stop…” Twilight moaned.

Wasn’t planning on it. Sunset thought as she brushed her tongue against a rough spot inside Twilight, earning another loud moan from the princess.

“Aaaaah…Sunny… yes… that’s the spot.” Twilight plead as Sunset drew her tongue across the rough patch again.

Looks like I found your weak point, princess. Sunset chuckled in her head as she attacked the same spot again, earning another vigorous response from Twilight. And if I’ve learned anything, when you find a weak spot… you attack it!

Flicking her tongue across the rough patch again, Sunset felt the princess’s back vigorously arch off the blanket with a scream of ecstasy. To her surprise, she suddenly felt Twilight’s fingers run through her hair and roughly grab two fistfuls of the red and gold strands, holding her in place. Smirking, Sunset took the princess’s reaction as a sign that Twilight liked what she was doing. Returning her attention to the task at hand, she renewed her ministrations, licking the princess’s weak-point while gently massaging the petals of her vulva with her lips.

“Sunny… oh… I’m… I’m almost there…" Twilight wailed as the walls of her flower spasmed and clamped down on Sunset's tongue. Knowing that she was seconds from pushing the princess to her climax, she intensified her attack, sending Twilight into a frenzy.

"Sunny… Sunny… I… I… I… Aaaahh! Aaaaaaah!! Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!!” Twilight screamed as she tipped over the edge, her back arching off the ground one last time as her love juices flooded into Sunset’s mouth. Sunset hummed as she merrily drank the sweet ambrosia that Twilight made for her. Sunset was practically aching in anticipation now, and she could feel the trickle from earlier threatening to becoming a full flow.

But she could wait. The princess came first.

As Twilight’s orgasm slowly wound down, and her grip on Sunset’s hair relaxed, she reluctantly withdrew her face from between Twilight’s legs and admired her handiwork, wiping her mouth with a napkin from the basket. Limp like a rag-doll, Twilight lay panting heavily on the blanket, her eyes closed and head still lolled to the side, a thin sheen of sweat covering her skin, which in the slowly approaching dusk, made it twinkle like there were thousands of tiny stars dotting every inch of her figure.

Slowly, the princess began to stir, a soft moan escaping her throat as she closed her legs and pulled her arms in to prop herself up and look at Sunset. Brushing a few strands of hair from her face, the princess gave Sunset a look of pure pleasure, joy and gratitude that filled the fire-mane with warmth.

“Sunset, that was… wonderful.” Twilight panted as she sat up fully, before leaning forward and pressing a hand against Sunset’s cheek.

“Anything for you Twilight.” Sunset said as she placed her hand over Twilight’s, closing her eyes and leaning into the princess’s palm.

“I just… wanted to show you just how much you mean to me. How happy you make me.” Sunset continued as she guided Twilight’s hand down to her mouth and kissed the princess’s fingers.

“Hey now, this goes both ways, you know.” Twilight said airily as she leaned in and kissed Sunset’s forehead just below her horn. “Now it's your turn.”

Sunset opened her mouth to speak, but was cut off by Twilight pressing her fingers against the topaz girl’s lips, shushing her.

“Uh-uh, no you don’t. I’m not going to leave you hanging like that. You showed me your love, now let me show you mine.” Twilight chided. “You deserve to feel good too.”

“But…” Sunset began.

“Nope.” Twilight said as she reached down, her finger gently sliding across Sunset’s clit, eliciting a startled yet happy gasp from the topaz girl. “Turnabout is fair play Sunny. Now you’re going to let me show you my love, right?”

“…right.” Sunset said as her head rolled back and her eyes slowly closed, her resistance rapidly falling away.

“There’s a good girl.” Twilight said as she cupped Sunset’s breasts in her hands and leaned forward to kiss her neck. Sunset leaned back, propping herself up on her arms as Twilight’s lips kept pressing against her neck and chin, while steady, rhythmically pressure from a set of slender fingers sent ecstasy through her breasts. Warm happiness felt like it was radiating from any sport Twilight touched, causing Sunset to melt into a sea of bliss. Having Twilight touch her so lewdly, yet so lovingly, made Sunset’s heart soar.

Through the haze of her euphoria, Sunset felt one of Twilight’s hands leave her breast. Before she could voice her dissatisfaction, Sunset inhaled sharply as something cool and wet dripped onto the sensitive skin of her nipple. Opening her eyes, she saw Twilight holding a spoon with a small amount of melted gelato in it, slowly dripping the cool, creamy liquid onto her exposed breast.

“Twilight, what are you…” Sunset began to ask, before inhaling sharply as the princess brought her face down and latched her mouth onto the gelato topped nipple and sucked gently. Sunset’s eyes rolled back in her head as Twilight’s tongue slowly worked its way around the sensitive nub.

Sunset once again felt the cool sensation of the melting dessert being dripped onto her other breast, which was quickly followed by Twilight licking the sweet liquid off, sending a happy thrill up Sunset’s spine. Moaning Twilight’s name, she closed her eyes and let the princess flavor and taste all the sensitive spots on her chest, peppering her skin with licks, nips and kisses. Her mind lost in its blissful euphoria, she thought that this was what heaven must be like.

Twilight’s ministrations slowed and eventually stopped, and much to Sunset’s chagrin, the princess’s lips and hands vanished. Leaning her head forward, Sunset looked at Twilight, who was now standing before her, a hand outstretched.

“You’re not done, are you?” Sunset said with a disappointed pout.

“No. But, there’s something I want to try.” Twilight said with a giggle, as she wagged her fingers. “Let me show you.”

Reaching up, Sunset gingerly took Twilight’s hand, and allowed the princess to pull her to her feet.

“What have you got in mind?” Sunset asked.

“You’ll see.” Twilight said as she lead Sunset to the trunk of the oak. Once they reached the grand old tree, Twilight released her hand and pointed to the trunk.

“Could you please bend over and lean against the tree?” Twilight said with a smirk.

“Um…why?” Sunset said, not sure what Twilight was planning.

“You’ll see.” Was all Twilight said in response. “Please, Sunset.”

“Alright, if it's what you want.” Sunset said as she complied, bending forward till her torso was almost horizontal with the ground, her breasts swinging freely below her, before crossing her forearms and resting them against the rough bark. “Like this?”

“Almost.” Twilight said as she knelt behind Sunset, “Could you spread your legs a bit. I can’t really do much with them like this.”

A fierce blush worked its way up Sunset’s face. Hanging her head between her arms to hide her embarrassment, she took a few steps to the side till her legs were spread apart enough for Twilight to have an unrestricted view of her own flower, the aroma of her peach blossom scented excitement wafting into the air.

Sunset could practically feel Twilight examining her, the embarrassed flush of her face becoming more scarlet by the moment.

“You’re really pretty down here too Sunset.” Twilight said as she draped her right arm across Sunset’s well toned backside and brought up her left hand, spreading Sunset’s petals to gain an unrestricted view of the ruby-red skin inside. Hearing Twilight inhale deeply, she shivered as a small breeze passed over her vulva. “And… you smell so good.”

A jolt of electricity passed through Sunset as she felt Twilight rub the pad of her thumb across her clit, causing her legs to buckle slightly as a moan escaped her throat. Another small trickle of warm liquid oozed out of her flower and down her leg. Twilight was looking right at her most private place, and said she liked what she saw. Sunset’s heart fluttered with joy even as her neithers throbbed with hungry anticipation.

“I’ll bet you taste amazing.” Twilight said as she removed her hand and brought her arm to join the other on Sunset’s back. That was the only warning that Sunset got before Twilight drew her tongue up between the petals of her flower and swirled it around the sensitive hole.

“Twilight…” Sunset moaned as she reflexively rose up onto the balls of her feet from the rough, slippery surface of Twilight’s tongue running along her vulva.

“Mmmm…” Twilight said as she licked Sunset again, eliciting a sensual moan from the redhead. “You’re really tasty Sunset. Sweet, with just a hint of sourness. In fact…”

“Ahhh” Sunset cooed as Twilight went in for another taste, her hips flinching again.

“… I’d say…” Twilight said before licking Sunset again “…you remind me of fresh gold dust peaches.”

Sunset gasped as Twilight threw caution to the wind, and dove in with earnest, thrusting her tongue fully into Sunset’s depths and swirling it around, making the fire-maned girl cry in ecstasy.

“Mmm…” Twilight hummed as she pulled back for breath and licked her lips. “Yummy… you’re so yummy Sunny…”

“Thank… you…” Sunset stuttered between moans as Twilight continued to lap at her, the feeling of the princess’s tongue and lips accented each time her horn pressed onto the gap between Sunset’s buttocks and gently stimulated the scar over her tailbone. She wasn’t sure why, but the thought of Twilight enjoying the taste of her nectar made what she was doing feel a thousand times better.

Under Twilight's ministrations, Sunset realized that it wasn’t worth trying to speak. Instead, she relaxed her neck, allowing her head to hang down between her arms, her eyes pinched shut and her mouth hanging open as she gasped for breath. Cracking her eyes open, she caught the wonderful sight of Twilight kneeling behind her, the princess’s chest gently heaving as she continued to work Sunset’s special spot, a thin line of her juices running down Twilight’s chin to drip onto her breasts. Closing her eyes once again, Sunset gave in completely, letting the princess have her way with her.

“Twi…” Sunset moaned as her legs all but gave out as Twilight drew her tongue around a particularly sensitive spot inside her. As Twilight lavished Sunset with gentle affection, the fire-maned girl began to lose her grip on the tree. She tried to focus on digging her nails into the wood to hold herself up, but she couldn’t get her fingers to respond, most of her muscles having long since begun the process of turning to jelly. Just as she thought she would fall down, she felt something warm wrap around her sides and hold her up.

Cracking her eyes open, she saw Twilight’s wings wrapped around her, supporting her body. Long feathers tickled her ribs, the pinyons of Twilight’s primaries flicking across the tips of Sunset’s breasts. The sensation made what the princess was already doing even more wonderful, mixing the feeling of the warmest hug she’d ever had with the jolts of pleasure radiating from her crotch.

“Its okay Sunny…” Twilight said as she momentarily pulled her face back and wiggled her wings, tickling Sunset with her feathers, “…I’ve got you.”

“Twi…please, don’t let me fall…” Sunset moaned as the princess dove back in, her wings continuing there soft caresses. She could feel the warm spot between her legs building up faster and faster, the heat gathering to the point where it would burst as her flower spasmed and clamped down on Twilight’s tongue, as though trying to pull it further in. Twilight’s wings gently tightened around Sunset, as if to reassure her that she wouldn’t let her go.

A new jolt filled Sunset as she felt Twilight slide her right hand down her hip and to her clit. Without warning, the princess gently rubbed the sensitive nub with her finger.

That was the final straw, as Sunset’s dam finally burst, her orgasm exploding out from her hips and spreading through her body. With a moan, Sunset arched her back and squeezed her eyes shut as she felt a flood of liquid rush from within her, and directly into Twilight’s mouth. She vaguely heard Twilight’s squeak of surprise as her entire world turned fuzzy and warm, her legs finally giving out.

But Twilight's wings held firm, and kept her from falling.

Twilight slowly lowered Sunset to the ground as she pulled her face from her spot between the topaz-skinned girl’s legs, a few strings of love juice still connecting her to Sunset. Leaning forward, she pressed herself onto Sunset’s back, wrapping her arms around the other girl’s waist and kissing the scars between Sunset’s shoulder blades. Through the haze of her climax, Sunset felt the warm flesh of Twilight’s breasts pressing into her and the comforting safety of the princess’s arms holding her.

She didn’t let me fall. Sunset thought as she bent her knees and leaned back, her body sliding through Twilight’s arms until the princess was sitting upright and her head was resting between the Twilight’s luscious breasts.

“Well Sunny, how was it?” Twilight coyly asked. Cracking an eye open, Sunset’s teal eyes met Twilight’s amethyst ones. There were so many words that Sunset could have said at that moment. That it was wonderful. That it was the best she’d ever had. That it was cosmic. That she’d never felt like that before.

But all of those things felt shallow. Like they were lies. That they were only half truths.

Instead, Sunset reached under Twilight's arm and wrapped her hand over the princess's shoulder. Sliding up the princess’s body slightly, Sunset pulled Twilight into a soft yet passionate kiss. She vaguely could taste herself on Twilight’s lips, and she knew that the princess was getting a similar taste of herself on Sunset’s. As she closed her eyes and felt a few stray tears of joy leak out from the edges of her eyelids, Sunset poured everything she was feeling into this one kiss.

Her love.

Her joy.

Every ounce of the happiness she felt when she was with Twilight.

All of her, she gave everything to Twilight, so that with this one kiss, she could tell the princess everything she wanted to without the need for words.

Slowly, the world began to fade to white, until it was only Sunset and Twilight, lips locked in a kiss that spelled out all of the things that she couldn’t convey with such paltry things as words, as she melted into the warm embrace of her lover’s wings and lips.

*****

Sunset bit down on the hem of her shirt to stop herself from making too much noise as she came, her fingers ending up soaked in her love juices. As the orgasm passed, she spat the fabric out of her mouth and slowly pulled her fingers out of herself, a small squeak escaping her throat as she did.

Cracking her eyes open, she looked at the picture of Twilight still gripped in her fingers.

As she slowly extracted her hand from her waistband, Sunset wiped her fingers against her pajamas, the odor of peaches wafting into the air.

Again. I did it again. Sunset thought with self-loathing as she rolled onto her back and stared at the ceiling of her modest loft. The warmth of her orgasm had passed, and left a shallow coldness in its wake.

Why couldn’t she get over this. Twilight was her best friend. Nothing more. Yet, here she was, hopelessly pining over her like some school filly. And fantasizing about her to get off.

Bringing an arm up over her eyes, a quiet sob forced itself out of her throat.

It just wasn’t fair. Why couldn't Twilight love her the way she loved Twilight? Why did she have to encourage Sparkle to get together with Timber? Why did she have to be such a coward?!

As her arm slid down her face, she brought up the picture of Twilight, the amethyst-skinned girl’s smile causing her to sigh pitifully. Slowly reaching up and caressing the photo tenderly, a steady stream of tears slid down the side of her face.

“Oh Twilight…” Sunset sighed as her eyes danced across the effigy of the woman she loved.

Author's Note

Title song by Halestorm
With how often Twilight is described as smelling like lavender, I've developed a bit of head-cannon that all Equestrians (pony or human) have a vaguely floral aroma. Further, the "love juice" of mares have a flavor that's related to their scent. Because of this phenomenon, Equestrians tend to refer to the various parts of their genitals with floral terms.

Here's what I imagine the floral properties of the Mane 7 are:
Princess Twilight Sparkle - Black Sage / Black Sage nectar
Human Twilight Sparkle - Purple pitcher sage / Purple pitcher sage nectar
Sunset Shimmer - peach blossoms / Gold dust peaches
Pinkie Pie - Roses / Rose hips
Fluttershy - Cherry blossoms / Rainier cherries
Applejack - Apple blossoms / Grimes Golden apples
Rainbow Dash - Chicory / Chicory blossoms
Rarity - Mangosteen fruit