The Great Divide: Book I

There was a time when both the sun and the moon were controlled by the two regal princess; Celestia and Luna. Their kind rule filled their subjects with hope and joy. Then, suddenly, an unknown force caused the princesses to lose their control over the two celestial bodies.

With half the world covered in sunlight and the other half shrouded in moonlight, the princess separated and moved to their respective halves. The Western half of Equestria is now watched over by Celestia while the Eastern half is watched over by Luna. Their knowledge of the sun and moon has helped in creating devices to create artificial sunlight and moonlight to ensure crops grow and that their subjects don't overheat or freeze to death.

However, it isn't just the princesses who have moved. Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy have moved with Celestia to lend their assistance in any way they can. Twilight, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie went with Luna to do the same. Occasionally, they would travel back and forth to help out the other side when necessary.

This new life was tough but everyone seemed to be managing well enough. However, their harmony is about to be put to the test when an unknown group plans to overthrow the princesses in order to rule the world their way...

4 Years Later...
1,470 Days since The Great Divide

~~~~~
Outskirts of Baltimare
7:30 PM
~~~~~

Applejack was seated sideways on her motorbike, looking out at the faint hint of the fading sunlight in the distance. She was wearing jean shorts, a sleeveless shirt that revealed her muscular abs, and an open jean vest. On her feet, she wore boots and Reaching into her pocket, she pulls out a cigarette and sets it in her mouth. She put the box away and pulled out a lighter, lighting the cigarette. After putting her lighter away, she inhaled a little before pinching the cigarette between her index and middle fingers, pulling it away. As she breathes a smoke ring, she hears the sound of an approaching motorbike. Looking over her shoulder, she saw Rainbow Dash approaching from Baltimare.

The multi-colored hair female pulled up near AJ's bike and parked it with a light screech of the brakes. "Thought I'd find you out here," she said with a smile. She was wearing black and blue short shorts with a black and white sports bra with white edges. On her face she wore shades, on her feet she wore blue sandals, and on her hands she wore finger-less gloves. "Still wearing more clothes than recommended?"

Applejack chuckled and took another puff of her cigarette. "I like to sweat," she says, before blowing the smoke out. "I think it's sexy."

Rainbow Dash sighed with a smile and shook her head. "Oh, AJ... Look, I'm not here for a visit. Actually, one of the shaders is malfunctioning again."

The muscular woman nodded and flicked her cigarette away. "Let's get goin', then," she said, mounting her bike before the two headed back towards the city.

Baltimare is one of the major hubs for the inhabitants of Equestria. Due to the overwhelming constant heat from the sun, shaders were invented to either block the sunlight or allow it to pass with the flip of a switch. They were set up around the city to have patches of shade where people could hang out without the threat of heat stroke. They were also used on farms to make sure the crops grew the way they were supposed to.

In addition to the shaders, another lifestyle change on the sunlit half of the world was that the females only wore bikinis and skimpy swimsuits while the males wore anything from underwear to shorts. Anything too much could also result in heat stroke. However, some of them, like Applejack, didn't mind sweating a little.

The two girls made their way into the city over to one of the farms. “Is Fluttershy there?” Applejack asked loudly so she could be heard over the roar of their engines.

Rainbow chuckled. “I thought that was just a drunken kiss!” She yelled in response. “I didn’t think it meant something!”

AJ smiled as they pulled up to one of the city’s large farms. It was a gated field about half the size of a football stadium. Set up throughout were the shaders; devices that resembled the waiting area at a bus stop. They were made of metal and covered a small patch of crops. The tops were metal strips that could open and close. The shaders in this field were set to allow the sunlight in, except for a couple which seemed to be malfunctioning.

Applejack and Rainbow Dash parked their bikes and got off. “Well, Fluttershy’s a sweet girl,” Applejack said with a smile, the two walking through the archway that led into the farm. “What about you? Got your eye on anyone in particular?”

Rainbow shrugged and put her hands in her pockets. “Um... The egghead?”

AJ chuckled and crossed her arms. “Twilight, huh?”

Rainbow shrugged again. “She’s a dork, but she’s cute. Though, she has her eyes set on Celestia.”

The sweaty girl nodded, the two of them making their way past a bunch of half-naked farmers. “Any other options?”

Dash thought for a moment before snapping her fingers. “Sunset. She’s cute. And a gamer. And, she likes to play sports.”

“Seems perfect for you,” Applejack smiled with a wink.

“Speaking of perfect...” Rainbow began, motioning with her head towards the broken shaders up ahead.

Applejack looked over to see Fluttershy in only a purple bra and panties with yellow trim and purple flip-flops. There wasn't much to cover her C-cups, which was odd seeing how shy she normally was. “Oh, boy... She's wearing that outfit...” Fluttershy seemed to be checking out a power box along with a shirtless man wearing shorts. They didn't seem to be having any luck.

"Isn't that the outfit..." Rainbow began as she leaned in close to AJ. "that she was wearing when you two first k--"

"Yeah, Dashie," the cowgirl interrupted, pulling her hat down a little to partially hide her eyes.

When they got closer, Fluttershy noticed them and smiled. "Hey, you're here. Good," she said, taking a step back. "Could you, um... take a look, please?"

Applejack smiled and nodded, stepping between Fluttershy and the power box. "Um..." she muttered, looking over the wiring. Nothing's broken or frayed, but... some of them seem loose..." As she thought aloud, Fluttershy moved to stand beside her.

"Well, you seem to know what you're doing," Rainbow said as she placed her hand on AJ's shoulder. "I'll be off." She then lightly tapped the man before leaving. He got the hint, gave AJ and Fluttershy a smile, and then left.

"Goddammit..." the busy girl sighed, a little angry at Rainbow for pushing it.

"Something wrong?" Fluttershy asked, leaning forward slightly.

AJ eyed her, letting out a sigh. "No, uh... Just a lot on my mind, is all," she said, going back to the power box as she lightly poked at the wires. Finding a really lose one, she traced it to the bottom where the plug was slightly pulled out. It was ard to see as it was hidden behind a bunch of other wires. "Ah. Got it," she said, plugging it back in. There was a spark, making AJ pull back with a gasp. As she shook her hand, the shader's engine came to life and the metal slits on the ceiling opened up to allow the sunlight through. "There," she said, standing up and turning to Fluttershy.

"I can always count on you," the shy girl said shyly, holding her hands together. "Thank you."

AJ smiled lightly and took her hat off. "Um... I've been thinking, actually..."

"Uh-oh," Fluttershy says softly with a light smile.

The strong girl smiled and let out a soft chuckle. "Ha ha... No, I, uh... was thinking about that kiss..."

"You were drunk," Fluttershy said plainly with a nod. "I get it."

Applejack shook her head. "Um... I wasn't that drunk... I just really wanted to, uh..."

The shy girl seemed to understand and she stepped up to her friend. Hugging her gently, she pressed her body to her friend's. Applejack smiled and hugged back, holding Fluttershy firmly but not too tight. "I feel so safe with you..." she said, letting her fingers trace her friend's back muscles, moving her hands to the abs. The two break the hug as Fluttershy lightly feels Applejack's stomach. "How long did it take to get this strong?"

AJ chuckled and interlocked her fingers behind her head, letting the pink-haired girl admire her muscles. "A while. Once it all went down I decided to train myself in case my strength was needed. I just kept on training and training until I looked like this."

"Wow..." Fluttershy cooed, moving her fingers to AJ's arm. "I know I'm the total opposite of you, but... Well, what I want to ask is--"

"Yes," Applejack interrupted with a smile, hugging her again. "And, I'd love to hang out right now, but I need to go see the princess."

"Right..." Fluttershy says, hugging back. "Your wonderful sun tan massages."

Chuckling, AJ broke the hug and held the girl's hand in her own. "We're not in a relationship and we aren't interested in each other. I just... get to see her naked and apply her sun tan lotion..." she said with a smirk.

"Maybe, you can give me one of those massages?" Fluttershy asked with a huge blush, twirling a strand of her hair with her index finger.

Applejack patted her shoulder. "I'd be happy to," she said with a wink, before walking away. "See ya later, Flutters!"

"Oh, uh, bye!" The shy girl called back, turning to watch her new girlfriend leave.

After waving good-bye, Applejack hopped onto her motorbike and took off towards Horseshoe Bay.

~~~~~
Celestia‘s Mansion
9:00 PM
~~~~~

After the Great Divide, Celestia moved herself to a mansion in Baltimare on the edge of Horseshoe Bay, complete with her own private beach area. Towards the start of this new life, Applejack had offered her assistance to the princess with applying the lotion on her back. Liking how it felt, Celestia had asked AJ to stop by often to give her another lotion massage.

Applejack pulled up to the large mansion and parked. "Shit, it's hot," she sighed, getting off the bike and wiping her forehead. Leaving the bike, she made her way to the front door. When she knocked, a shirtless royal guard answered. "Hey. I'm here for the princess."

The guard smiled and nodded. "She's been waiting," he said, closing the door once AJ was inside.

The ripped girl removed her hat and ran her fingers through her hair. "She in her usual spot?" She asked. The guard nodded and she headed to the mansion's sun room. It was a large, tall, domed room on the edge of the mansion with a ceiling made entirely of glass to allow the sunlight in. On one side was the door that led in and another door that led outside to a balcony. In addition, there were stairs at the balcony that led down to the beach. Arriving at the door, she knocked. "Princess?! It's Applejack!"

It wasn't long before the doors opened, revealing the lightly tanned sun princess. "Oh, Applejack," she said with a smile. She was currently wearing a skimpy white bathing suit with a sun on the left breast that expose about 90% of her body. Her large E-cups were practically spilling out of her top. "Here for the massage?"

AJ nodded, before the princess stepped aside. "Yes, ma'am." She spotted a towel set up in the center of the room with some sun tan lotion bottles laid out.

Celestia closed the doors and locked them before she made her way over to the towel. "My shoulders have felt rather tense lately," she said, getting to her knees on the towel before lying down on her chest.

Applejack knelt down beside her and undid the bathing suit top. Pulling the strings to the sides, she let them fall to the towel as the princess' breasts spilled out a little more. She then reached over to rub the tanned woman's shoulders. "Hmm... They do feel tight," she commented, before grabbing the sun tan lotion. Squirting some onto her hand, she rubbed her hands together and then started with the woman's shoulders, being sure to apply pressure to massage them.

Celestia let out a light moan. "Mmm... That feels nice... Tell me... is anyone jealous of you?"

Applejack chuckled and kept massaging the shoulders. "Every single man and some of the women."

"What about you?" The princess suddenly asks, making the masseuse stammer a little. "It's fine," Celestia chuckled softly. "I spend most of my time being the regal princess. It's nice to have these moments when I can talk about whatever I want in a safe environment. Is that okay?"

"Of course," Applejack replied, moving her hands a little lower to rub under the armpits. "And, to answer your question honestly... I do enjoy massaging you. I think you have an amazing body and it's an honor to get to see it."

When Applejack stopped to get more lotion, Celestia let out a sigh. “May I... ask a huge favor?”

After AJ squirted a line of lotion down the princess’ back, she closed the cap and set the bottle aside. “Of course. You can ask me anything.”

“Alright,” Celestia muttered. “Well, it’s been a long time since I... You know... Since I was with...”

Applejack used both hands to rub the lotion over Celestia’s back, using her thumbs to massage the spine. “I think I see what yer gettin’ at...” she said with a smile. “And, once again you honor me by your request, but...” She found her hands about to hit the tanned butt. “Well, if you had asked a few hours ago, it would’ve been a hell, yes... but, I actually started a relationship not more than an hour ago, so...”

“Oh?” Celestia asked with a curious tone. “Who?”

“Fluttershy,” the strong girl replied a she got more lotion, squirting it on the princess’ butt.

Celestia let out a light gasp at feeling the goop on her rump. “Oh, that’s sweet. Fluttershy is a dear.”

“She sure is,” AJ smiled, before she was about to start rubbing the lotion.

“Well, then I won’t ask anything of you that makes you uncomfortable,” Celestia replied, sounding genuinely happy.

Applejack hesitated before letting out a sigh. “I suppose there’s something I’d be comfortable with...”

“Hmm?” The sun princess asked, looking over her shoulder. “What?”

“I could make this massage... sexy,” AJ replied, waiting for a response from her kind ruler.

The princess raised an eyebrow. "Sexy? How so?"

Applejack smiled and placed her hands on the woman's butt, getting ready to rub in the lotion. "Well, I'll be massaging your butt now... your breasts after... and then your legs. Perhaps, I could use my hands for somethin' else, too?" She offered. "As long as it isn't too intimate, I should feel comfortable."

Celestia smiled widely and nodded. "Whatever you want to do, please do it. Anything will be a big help."

AJ gave her a nod and squeezed the butt cheeks, kneading them with her fingers as she rubbed in the lotion. She heard the princess let out soft moans as she rested her head. AJ suddenly felt too hot and had to remove her jean vest, setting it aside. Wiping her brow, she went back to kneading the princess' butt. Slipping her fingers under the clothing, she lightly rubbed the woman's crack, lightly poking the anus. Biting her lip, she pulled back and rubbed the thighs. Getting more lotion, she squirted it in a line down Celestia's legs. Setting the bottle down, she scooted back and continued to apply the sun tan lotion up and down the tanned legs.

"That was a nice tease..." Celestia cooed.

Applejack chuckled as she made it down to the feet, giving a light foot massage as she rubbed the lotion in. "Like I said... Nothing too intimate."

"I understand, Applejack," the princess sighed.

AJ finished up the feet before grabbing the lotion again. "Alright, uh... Roll over, please."

Celestia smiled and lifted herself before rolling onto her back, her breasts rolling off the sides of her body. She saw AJ blush at the sight and gave a light smile. "You've never blushed before."

Applejack eyed her before crawling atop her. "You've never... offered sex before..." she said, squirting some lotion on the princess' chest. "I usually handle this professionally... Now, that I know you're interested..."

Celestia's smile faded. "I... apologize if I made this uncomfortable for you."

The farm girl looked her in the eyes before looking at the breasts again. "It's fine..." she said, grabbing the princess' breasts and rubbing the lotion in. As she did, she rubbed them and kneaded them, using her thumbs to rub the nipples. "Besides, you're the princess. I'm honored to--"

She was cut off when Celestia suddenly sat up, using her arm to cover her breasts. "I don't want you doing this because I'm a princess, Applejack," she said, her eyes looking away. "I want you to do it because you want to do it."

AJ hesitated in thought before smiling, placing her hand on the woman's arm. "I do want to." This made the woman look at her. "Yer a sweet, kind, and caring person. And, you deserve to be happy. Now, I may not be able to be with you now, but I can at least make you happy." She then gently pulled the arm away from the breasts. She then grabbed the bottle of lotion and raised it above the princess' breasts, squirting some out so it ran down between her boobs and belly.

"O-O-Oh, that feels weird," Celestia moans softly.

Applejack smiled and closed the lotion bottle. "Lay back down, please. We're almost done."

Celestia did as asked as AJ grabbed the right breast. Leaning in, she licked at the nipple while using her right hand to rub the lotion in. The princess moaned out and closed her eyes, panting lightly but frequently. Soon, AJ moved to lick the left nipple while using her left hand to rub the lotion into the belly. Sucking hard on the nipple, she pulled her head back and let the nub plop from her mouth. Smiling, she finished up with the belly, using the remaining lotion on her hands to finish the princess' legs.

"Now, for the big finish," she said, laying down beside the princess and placing her right hand on the princess' crotch. Slipping her fingers underneath the bathing suit, she slipped them into the wet princess pussy. When she did, Celestia clenched her eyes shut and let out a deep moan. As the princess neared an orgasm, she opened her eyes partly and turned her head to look at AJ. Both women looked each other in the eyes as the topless one moaned out loudly, her body rocking as she soaked her friend's fingers and her own bathing suit. AJ smiled and kept her finger inside for a few more seconds before she slowly pulled them out. "How was that?"

Celestia smiled through her heavy breathing. "So good, I... wish I could kiss you..."

Applejack shrugged. "I haven't gone out with Fluttershy yet, so--"

Without warning, Celestia leaned in and kissed her, clearly still in orgasmic bliss. Her tongue seemed to produce more saliva while aroused and she was sweating a lot. The kiss didn't last long, though, as the princess knew how AJ felt about the current situation.

Celestia smiled and slowly opened her eyes. "Thank you."

Applejack smiled back. "You're welcome. And, if you're this pent up... may I suggest asking Twilight out? I'm sure she'll accept without a second thought. You know how much she idolizes you," she said with a playful elbow bump.

Celestia chuckled lightly and looked up at the ceiling. "I've always had an attraction to her as well. It's just I was her mentor for the longest time, that... it just felt wrong."

"Well, she's her own woman now," AJ smiled. "Ask her out."

Celestia thought for a moment before smiling, sitting up. "Maybe I will."

AJ suddenly remembered something and sat up, grabbing the lotion bottle. "Hold on. I missed a spot," she said, getting lotion on her fingers before setting the bottle down. "Close you're eyes, please."

The princess did as asked. "Maybe you can visit my private beach sometime."

The still-clothed farm girl let out a chuckle, rubbing lotion down the princess' nose and around her eyes. "You mean your nude private beach?" She then rubbed the lotion into the princess' cheeks.

"It's the best way to keep cool," Celestia pointed out, opening her eyes partly with a light smile.

Applejack pulled her hands away as Celestia opened her eyes fully. "Ask Twilight out, I'll bring Fluttershy, and we'll make it a double-date."

"Oh, fun," Celestia smiled. "I guess I just need to... wait until Twilight visits..."

Applejack stood up and grabbed her jean vest. "We're always crossing back and forth to help out. You may see her sooner than you think." She then retrieved her hat and put it on. "Well, I'll be off now, your Highness," she said, giving the woman a smile before turning to leave.

"Applejack?" Celestia suddenly asked from the floor, making the freckled girl turn to face her. "Thank you. For not going against your better judgement and... taking advantage of my needs. I really do appreciate it."

AJ nodded and headed for the door. "Just ask Twilight out and we'll call it even," she said, giving the princess one final wink before leaving the room.

~~~~~
🍎
The Day/Night Border: Appleoosa
12:00 AM
~~~~~

There are two stations at the day/night border; one in Canterlot and one in Appleoosa. These outposts are tasked with patrolling the land around their area as well as preparing the day folk for a journey to the night side, and preparing the night folk for their trip to the day. These places also are required to keep a large stock of warm clothes and water for the ones passing through. Many see them as having the most important jobs in the country.

Sunset Shimmer sat in a rocking chair outside a bar at Appleoosa. She was wearing a black sleeveless shirt over her B-cups that hung down over her short shorts, giving the appearance that she was bottomless. She also wore a red long-sleeve jacket with yellow stripes on the arms and red sneakers. She was holding an electric guitar which was plugged into a speaker beside her. She lightly strummed away as she tuned it. While she worked, she looked to her left down the road to the night side, then to the right which led to the day half. She then pulled out a walkie-talkie. "Braeburn? Any activity over there?"

The radio crackled to life. "Nothin' over here, Sunset. It's pretty quiet today."

Sunset chuckled and held the talk button. "Good. The last thing we need is another attack."

"Speakin' of which, are there any plans to stop Chrysalis for good?" Braeburn asked.

Sunset let out a sigh and leaned back in her chair. Staying silent for a moment, she let out a sigh and held the talk button. "She's too powerful. It'll take myself, Starlight, Luna, and Celestia to take on a sorceress that powerful. And, that would leave our stations defenseless against outside magic attacks."

"True," Braeburn replied. "But, why hasn't she come herself? She keeps sending minions to steal our supplies, right?"

Sunset thought for a moment before letting out a light gasp. "What side is her lair on? Day or night?"

"Uh..." Braeburn said in thought. "Day, I believe..."

The red-and-yellow-haired girl chuckled. "Maybe the heat's getting to her and that's why she needs the water. This could be our chance."

"Yes," the stallion on the other end of the call replied, sighing. "But, you'll need the permission of both Celestia and Luna to launch such an attack."

Sunset let out a deep sight and sandwiched the walkie-talkie between her shoulder and cheek. Using her magic, she held the talk button while she strummed her guitar. "Then, I'll ask them. May take a few days, but it'll be worth it."

"They may need to shift us around to account for lack of defense, but... if the plan is solid enough..." Braeburn began.

"Then, we can end the threat once and for all," Sunset finished.

There was a moment of silence before Braeburn came back. "Do you think Chrysalis is responsible for the princess' losing their power?"

Sunset stopped strumming, temporarily freezing in place. Clearing her throat, she rested her arms and grabbed the walkie-talkie. "We have to hope. Because, if she isn't behind that... then we have bigger problems to deal with..."