Author's Note

I am going to provide a mature warning for this chapter as it is heavily suggestive. Please do not read if that bothers you.

Chapter V: Under My Spell

Coughs could be heard inside as the Princess stood outside of her sister-in-law's room. Nervously she nibbled on her lip knowing not only was her brother inside but so was Flash Sentry who she admittedly did not want to see right now. Twilight jumped when someone touched her shoulder but relief calmed her nerves when she saw that it was Shining Armor. Although his two-toned blue hair was rather messy he was offering her a gentle and reassuring smile.

"You can go in and see her Twily. The doctor says they are fine." Shining said his shoulders slouching with a similar relief. Moving to hug him Twilight took in a deep breath before she went inside to see no one but Cadence who was looking to the mirror of the room her multi-colored hair covering the side of her face until she turned to look at Twilight. She looked pale to Twilight but she understood that she had been feeling unwell for a week. Shifting to sit on the side of the bed Twilight grabbed Cadence's hands receiving a smile despite how awful she probably felt.

"Hey Twilight." Cadence said in a tired voice, "I'm glad you and the girls came all of this way even though they say the baby and I are fine." Her former babysitter said in a laugh earning a hug from Twilight. Tightening the hug Twilight held back tears. She knew she was feeling emotional for many reasons but she hoped she was passing it off completely as concern for her.

"Aww, Twilight do not worry I really am going to be okay." Twilight sniffled before she moved out of the hug. "That is a relief I am glad you both are okay..." She went on to say some of her grief leaving her when Cadence grabbed her hand. Noticing a glimmer of recognition, nervousness was inspired in Twilight.

"Something else is bothering you, Twilight?" Cadence questioned always one to show concern for others even in her weakened state. Not wishing to put her issues on her Twilight shook her head but she knew Cadence wasn't buying it.

"Perhaps but I-" Twilight stopped herself knowing she could not bring herself to say it. Not here and not now when everyone was worried for Princess Cadence's well being and yet her sister persisted. Feeling her warm hand touch her face Twilight blinked anguish showing on her face upon being caught up in her mess immediately.

"I will figure it out, you need to worry about getting enough rest." The purple and pink-streaked haired woman said, "I promise, it's nothing I cannot handle." She went on feeling rotten for lying straight to her face. Cadence seemed to understand so she gave her a gentle smile much like the ones she gave her when she was a little girl.

"I trust you Twilight..." Cadence said coughing which hurt her chest which had been bruised from her fall, she did not comment on it however as she continued, "I hope this means you will all be staying with us." The Princess said perking up at having guests that she knew. Nodding her head Cadence cheered but that seemed to zap her of her remaining energy so after a while of talking and catching up, Twilight left her room to allow her to rest.

Walking to the dining room Twilight noticed Sunburst who was animatedly conversing with Trixie and Starlight and Shining Armor who was speaking with Sunset and the other girls. Knowing he was updating them on Cadence's condition she walked over to join them when a guard announced his presence. Not recognizing it as Flash as she expected she turned to look shocked to see Adagio standing next to a street guard who was already bowing to her.

"Pardon me Princess!" He said in a posh tone, "Miss Dazzle here says she knows you and that I could leave her in your care." Twilight gasped upon seeing Adagio who had a nasty bruise across her cheek and jaw and there was a red mark on the side of her head as well. Purple and blue was visible on her face and it was telling of the beating she had received from the mugger that morning.

"What in Equestria happened?" Twilight asked with concern looking to Adagio who was averting her gaze. Since the news of Cadence, Twilight had tried to push the very woman out of her mind but upon seeing her on the way to the castle she remained a vivid figure among her thoughts.

"I got mugged..." Adagio started moving her gaze back up to Twilight's. Now that she was here it seemed as if she was uncertain as to why she wanted to see Twilight to begin with. Feeling rude suddenly Twilight allowed the guard relief so he could leave and she asked Adagio to sit down which she accepted. Sitting in a dining room chair, Adagio visibly gulped feeling more and more awkward by the minute.

"Perhaps we should talk elsewhere?" Twilight suddenly said standing from her seat. Adagio nodded her head at that and she followed behind the Princess noticing a few curious glances from some of the guards as they walked towards a guest room. Twilight was feeling rather paranoid about this but she chose not to comment knowing that no one would suspect her of anything, and yet knowing she was guilty made her feel like they did suspect. Extending her hand out in a forward motion she calmed herself down before she shut the door behind them. Glancing to the other woman she once again offered her a place to sit which Adagio accepted.

"Already to bed, are we?" Adagio teased causing chills to erupt down Twilight's spine. Looking away to ignore the tease Twilight discarded her winter coat revealing her cotton purple shirt underneath as well as the black skirt she was wearing.

"What are you doing here?" Twilight questioned immediately cutting to the chase. She had chosen to sit on the white guest bed and she set her hands behind her to grip the fabric when Adagio moved to join her. She sighed softly which Twilight could hear as Adagio put a hand to her own face.

"I've had a terribly awful and odd day...and when I got hurt I did not want Sonata to see me so I decided to come here. It's foolish and irrational I know." Adagio said as she turned to look away her leg crossing over the left as she got a little more comfortable.

"Is keeping it a secret harder than you thought?" Twilight proceeded to ask in a whisper her voice sounding like a rasp to Adagio who unexpectedly shivered at hearing her question. Eventually nodding in reply, Twilight looked over to her.

"I'm sorry you got mugged, it looked like it hurt. Well... I am not sure if this would make you feel better but I have had a terrible day myself." Twilight said with sympathy locking the door with her pink magic when she remembered she hadn't manually. Watching this action with what looked to be interest the Princess felt her body heat up when Adagio shifted closer. This was absurd that they were together in this room at this very moment. It was not as if either of them were emotional able and wanting to do anything, but it set Twilight on edge. Something she noticed that had Adagio vibrating where she sat. It was almost like electricity was flowing through the air and sparks were shooting out, their particular sparks reacting to each other like atoms that bonded. The thought of bonding made Twilight gulp since this domination of Adagio in her mind was making her afraid and frustrated.

"You have?" Adagio whispered back her pink tongue running across her top lip to wet it without her being aware of it. Twilight however was acutely aware of it as her eyes drank in the site of the alluring and gorgeous woman that was sitting next to her. Adagio had been wearing a heavy coat but she was now discarding it as the temperature in the room was making her feel like she was roasting in a fire. Watching this action from the corner of her eyes Twilight shifted her legs together as the blonde's long, lavender shirt underneath slipped to reveal her left shoulder. She noticed a spattering of freckles that she was unaware of when Adagio dipped her body forward in a stretch. Without her consent Twilight's eyes watched this motion as they trailed down past Adagio's now visible black bra strap to her shorter than necessary skirt and dark violet leggings which had small lighter triangles down her thighs and legs. Sitting up straight her traitorous eyes took note of Adagio's endowment which caused her face to flush since she was looking at her like she had never seen a beautiful woman before. Tightening her hands together Twilight stood and she looked away trying to get rid of the image of a cat like grin that Adagio had been giving her letting her know that she had taken notice of Twilight's ogling. Knowing she was not thinking straight with Adagio in the room, Twilight went to the door the tension making crackles of butterflies erupt within her chest and heat to appear in other places.

"Twilight." Her voice was smooth as silk and Twilight's knees shook the feeling reminding her of how she felt on her first date. "Adagio." She replied turning to cross her arms surprised when the blonde stood to face her. Their heavy breathing could be heard but neither of them said anything for a moment letting their mixture of feelings and emotions radiate in the air.

"I'm mystified by how one night has made me feel so confused. How one night can make everything a mess." She continued to speak in a low whisper so only Twilight could hear her. She was backing the taller woman into a corner now but Twilight allowed her to do so, unused to someone who had a commanding air like Adagio. Licking her bottom lip Twilight hummed in agreement, "Adagio I...I will have to tell him." She went on guilt attempting to surface but it was stifled by Adagio who was locking her dark magenta eyes with hers. Shifting towards her Adagio set her hand to the wall which trapped Twilight on one side. Even though the bruises had marred Adagio's jaw it did not stop Twilight from finding her attractive as the smell of flowers flooding her senses. Adagio's perfume seemed to be a mixture of roses and daisies which Twilight knew since daisies were her favorite flower.

"Tell him what?" Her voice had found a lower register that Twilight did not know Adagio had and it sent goosebumps through her arms at the sound. "Tell him that I had sex with someone else." She answered the frown on the other woman's face telling her that she had said something wrong. Trying to catch her breath since she was wondering why she wasn't panicking right now, Twilight cleared her throat only for Adagio to shift away something she found she did not want. Moving forward since Adagio had moved away a crooked grin formed on the Siren's face much like the one she had given Twilight when she had told her to leave her alone. It was a dichotomy to the emotions that were fluttering through Adagio's eyes right now. "You're going to tell him that you fucked me?" Adagio offered her eyebrows knitting since she did not think that was a good idea. "I don't think you should Twilight." She purred out pushing any worries that she had since she was in full on seduction mode. A small part of her was wondering why she had such a intense desire for the woman in front of her. Especially this woman who she used to hate with her entire being and yet this desire had shifted on its axis and all she wanted to do now was touch her lips with her own and more if Twilight were to allow it. Morals seemed to be out the window with the two of them already even with how wrong it was and how wrong it would seem to everyone else, Adagio could not help but feel that she was supposed to be there with Twilight. Twilight Sparkle who was acting like a puddle right in front of her.

"Why...why are you..." Twilight started her heart fluttering what seemed like a thousand beats per minute when Adagio pressed her body against hers. "Why did you seduce me at the bar?" Adagio rebuffed moving to run her left hand through Twilight's dark violet hair the strands falling back into their place as Adagio's fingers stopped at her neck where she knew the hickey was. She touched it with her fingerprints because she simply could not help herself watching with satisfaction when Twilight shivered against her cold fingers. Twilight's neck was soft to the touch and warm and Adagio was tempted to take another bite when Twilight stopped her by setting her hand on her chest. Glancing up Adagio smiled because she believed that she secretly wanted her to do it or this would feel worse if she was imagining it all in her head.

"You're saying I seduced you?" The scholar asked tilting her head in question as she truthfully did not quite remember that part. "Yes, you came over to me, but you did not know it was me, Stellar Gleam." Adagio chuckled out using the fake name she had given her that night. Looking down at this Twilight's heart plummeted realizing she had been the reason all of this started to begin with.

"Are you mad at me? For coming on to you and-mmpf Adag-." Chuckling since she had to stop her with her hand, Adagio shook her head a lovely chuckle vibrating in her chest which Twilight felt in her fingers. Noticing that she was still touching her chest she moved her hand a redness covering her face and ear tips as shyness overtook her again.

"You do ramble a lot, but it is very cute when you do it." The blonde admitted some of her pride falling since she was too infatuated at this point to care about the anger she had held onto for so long. The longer she analyzed it and the Princess she found that she understood a bit more of why it is Twilight was the one to stop her and her sisters. It did not mean she was going to go easy on her or that she did not still dislike that she could not use her voice as she wanted too. Grabbing Adagio's hand that had kept her from speaking Twilight leaned forward able to tower over the blonde easily, but it only worked to entice Adagio more until Twilight pushed her into the bed. Shocked and kind of thrilled by this action she smiled until Twilight threw covers over her, without saying a word as to why Twilight slipped into the bed with her when a knock sounded at the door. Shielding Adagio with her body Twilight answered it only for it to be her brother asking if she wanted dinner with the others. Holding in a chuckle as to why they were hiding Adagio moved to wrap an arm around Twilight's waist causing her stomach to suck inward as her breathing became shallow.

"No thank you B.B.B.F.F. I am feeling tired from the trip." Twilight called out holding in giggles because Adagio's hand was tickling her stomach and she knew she was doing it on purpose.

"Okay Twily, in an hour Flash will be able to see you." He said causing a shard of guilt to once again enter her chest.

"Thank you." She said weakly listening as her brother's footsteps retreated. Moving out of the covers Twilight got out of Adagio's reach and she sat up putting her hands into her face as tears streaked down her face. Hearing the sounds of sniffling the excitement Adagio had felt diminished and she shifted to sit beside Twilight. She had lifted her hand to touch Twilight but she thought better of it.

"I'm sorry..." The siren apologized feeling remorse for her actions in all of it for the first time, "At first I blamed you for it but I was an active participant. So if he as great as you think he is, then he should understand." As the sniffling lessened the Princess wiped away her tears feeling embarrassed for crying in front of her. "I can't do things like this without feeling bad about it." She said in a saddened tone since she did feel desire for Adagio that she knew she should not feel.

"But we haven't done anything, Princess." Adagio commented nudging her gently with her arm. "I'm just some mug victim who wanted to see the Princess for sympathy." She stated earning a eye roll from Twilight.

"That does not make any sense Adagio and you are known for mostly making sense." She stated a bit of her whimper leaving her voice. Biting her lip Adagio touched Twilight's shoulder unknowingly grazing a sensitive spot for the woman. She shivered again as she turned to look at her.

"Nothing about this makes sense." She rasped her eyes lowering as she gazed at her. Much like a gravitational pull both woman were moving towards each other. "Not in a million years...would you and I..." Adagio continued her voice taking on that sultry velvety tone. "Be interested..." Twilight filled in her own voice reaching a deeper rasp as her long hair fall over her shoulder once Adagio moved it from her face. "In touching..." Adagio taunted prolonging the aching feel of release that they both wanted. "Each other." Twilight whimpered out unable to say the word that Adagio wanted to hear. Smirking Adagio pushed forward meeting her lips with Twilight's soft ones hastily. immediately she felt pressure against her own as Twilight pushed back, her upper lip overlapping her bottom lip as they kissed. Shifting up she kissed Twilight's tears away which the struggling woman thought was sweet. Leaning forward she met her mouth with Adagio's again and she moaned when Adagio moved to sit in her lap. Their chests met as the blonde pushed herself into Twilight's body their lips meeting over and over as if they could not get enough. Moving even closer Adagio's touched her neck with one hand and her cheek with her other as she guided Twilight in the kiss. Their kisses were slowing now but their passion increased while Adagio shifted her touching from her face so she could run her long, slender fingers through Twilight's hair the movement being matched by Twilight's hands which were stroking her sides and back. They nipped at each other's lips and Twilight groaned when Adagio bit her on the lip her teeth dragging it out before she released, the fire of the bite only increasing the passion between them as they tussled with each other. Slowly they met each other in a kiss as Adagio's tongue attempted to gain entry. Heat seemed to explode in Twilight's chest at the naughtiness of everything, and a dilemma of what she was doing had begun to surface in her mind. However, each thought broke apart with each touch that she felt the other woman make. She felt flutters settle into her stomach when she heard Adagio growl the vibrations sending warmth through her body as if she was in a pleasurable fire. Shifting to kiss Adagio's soft neck she gave it a long lick before she opened her mouth to bite, but before she could mark her neck Adagio stopped her by pulling her head up into another kiss.

"You're a devious one Twilight Sparkle." A throaty voice whispered once they had broken off the kiss. She opened her eyes at that to look up at her. Her large curls clung to her face where she was sweating and her eyes were lidded in such a hungered way that she actually trembled underneath her stare. Her gaze shifted to the woman's plump pink lips which were open as she breathed. She could easily take notice of the redness on her lips and it occurred to her that this was the hottest sight she had ever seen in her life.

To her delight Adagio smiled at her even if it looked like the bruises on her face still hurt her. Feeling bad for another reason Twilight touched her cheek taking care to not press too hard. Closing her eyes in response Adagio's nuzzled her hand in an act of gentleness most would never suspect of her. Taken with a feeling of deep desire once more Twilight lifted Adagio from her lap earning a laugh of surprise in response. Suddenly Adagio felt her back hit the bed as Twilight moved to kiss the side of her mouth and her jaw. She was careful with her when she noticed the hiss of pain that Adagio made, Twilight moved to gently kiss her jawline instead taking care to touch it with her lips enjoying immensely how soft and defined Adagio's jaw was. Their bodies pressed into each other as they kissed only for Adagio's breath to hitch when she felt a hand trail past her breasts to her stomach. Knowing where this was going Adagio stopped her hand by grabbing it which stopped Twilight's actions altogether.

"I'm sorry." Twilight said to her moving to look her in the eyes once again. Struck with the look she was giving her she wrapped her arms around Twilight's back.

Breathing heavily from the intense session they just had she allowed for Twilight to touch her face as they took stock of their situation.

"This is a dangerous road." Adagio warned the thought of getting caught sobering her from the effects all of it was having on her. She had been enraptured by Twilight's movements and the look in her beautiful jewel-like eyes because it made her feel so wanted but then she remembered everything that could go wrong if someone were to see them. Sense, Adagio soon found was overrated but it had guided her for most of her life and she was not known for rash decisions, but then again neither was Twilight Sparkle. Twilight's chest rose and fell into Adagio's as she propped herself above her. She bit her lip in a way that created a familiar warmth to stir in Adagio's chest.

"I already travel many dangerous pathways." The Princess dared finding that she was in too deep to reverse her direction. A gentleness entered her features as her heart seemed to thump heavily against her chest.

"I haven't felt as wanted as I do right now with you." Twilight admitted the arrows running into her heart since she was admitting it. Hearing such a confession Adagio felt surprised to hear this was how Twilight had been feeling. Propping her body up by her elbows Adagio met Twilight's eyes intimately.

"This is the truth?" She asked her not thinking that Twilight would make up such a lie but she could not help but be suspicious.

She nodded her head in reply looking to the golden ring that was on her finger. Sighing softly Twilight shifted up from Adagio and she hugged herself. "He's not really...shown interest in me in awhile." Twilight ran a hand through her hair in frustration. "But that makes it sound like your some piece of meat." She covered her eyes which were showing of her shame but then she felt Adagio wrap her arms around her. Setting her chin on Twilight's knee, a choice made itself evident to Adagio.

"Kiss me Twilight if you want me and we'll figure out what to do together." Adagio whispered her voice finding a delicate edge as she stroked Twilight's knee with her thumb. Glancing up in shock Twilight's thoughts raced in her head but she chose to silence them by grabbing Adagio roughly by her scarf.