Author's Note

This take place in the past just to clarify. Special thanks to NagaShark for helping me construct such an incredible chapter.

Cadence’s Past Lesson Of Love (Diamond Dust) [Edited by NagaShark]

Seven Months After serving the crown

Exiting the room a group of mayors were happily chatting with the Princess of the Night as she shook hands with them with a smile.

“Thank you so much for this opportunity, your highness.” One of the mayors, an older unicorn stallion with formal attire, a monocle and a big mustache, shakes hands with Princess Luna.

“Don’t mention it Mayor Dice, in fact I should be the one thanking you for giving the opportunity of the bat pony race to establish a nightlife in your humble town.”

“Oh but of course! The productivity alone will be a dream come true! But the cultural boom! A brand new lifestyle, the possibilities of interactions. The night will no longer be just for sleeping!” He exclaims in excitement as his companions voice their agreement and leave happily from the courtroom as Luna waves them goodbye noticing Mark approaching.

“Young Mark!” Luna calls out to him “Do you have a moment?”

“Sure Princess what is it?” Mark replied with a happy demeanour.

“I just wanted to thank you for that brilliant idea of yours!” She cheered, resisting the urge of just hugging him to maintain their professionalism, after the kiss incident a month ago Celestia kept her word and actually spoke with Luna about their situation where issues were found and both princesses noticed how Celestia's plan wasn’t as flawless as she originally envisioned.

Words were exchanged, hiding frustrations and forced acceptance were discovered, and after a heated argument the Princesses managed to find a common ground to stand on, and once more work together to rule Equestria properly with no more secrets or agendas for the future that the other wasn’t informed of yet. A real rollercoaster of emotions in which their relationship grew stronger and closer after that day.

Something Mark will not forget for a long time, a big deal on how touched he was of seeing the Princesses make up and put everything into the air to try to improve…and a small part because to this day he still doesn't understand. Why they requested him to stay in the room from start to finish, no matter the numerous times he tried to excuse himself out.

After that, things began to improved for all of them, after a heartfelt apology Mark was given a decent room for him to sleep in, still not as big as a guest room but at the very least the improvement give him space to breath, he had a window with a view of the city, and the bed was upgraded from a twin to a queen.
He was still acting as the Princesses chore boy, although this time it was by choice. Neither of them demanded him to do anything ridiculous, and they even listened to his advice if he had one, in fact he was allowed to use more casual clothes and explore the castle as he pleased, helping around where he could, mostly Luna, as Celestia had turned particularly distant and had barely spoken with him after they shared that kiss. He felt bad about it, but reasoned that she mostly needed space and they would speak again once she was ready.

Princess Luna on the other hand became more open with him, and the two actually started to hit it off, as she invited him to her night court, to keep her company in the long hours of doing nothing, giving him plenty of time to chat, learn from one another, and help her come back to modern times, since she was still struggling a little with modern technology. During the time, Mark took it upon himself to find out how her night court actually worked and started to come up with ideas and advice to help her improve and inject more life into it.

Advice that she took to heart and so far had given positive results unusually fast.

“I hardly think this could be considered my ideal Princess, what I suggest was basically a night fair, something more than common on Earth. You were the one with the brilliant idea to expand upon it and find a way to give the bat ponies more chances to be introduced into society.”

“True, finding and exploiting your idea’s potential and looking after my subject was indeed one of my best strikes of genius so far, but credit must be given where it is due, and gratitude is needed for the idea that started it all. Rest assured the bat pony community will not soon forget the service you have given them this night.”

“Ah it was nothing really, honestly I still find it hard to believe Equestria never once even heard the concept before. Fast food? All sorts of games? A ferris wheel and a rollercoaster to see the starry night? It is practically the perfect setting for a romantic evening!”

“Couldn’t have said it better myself!” The voice of Cadence alerts the two, as she walks inside cleaning her mouth with a napkin before putting it away “Hi auntie” She greets Luna before the two princess exchange a hug.

“Dear niece, when did you arrive?” Luna asks, ending the hug to see Cadence properly. Mark had to internally chuckle at how alike she was to the royal sisters, she too was wearing a similar outfit to theirs, but hers was pink and yellow, and was more reserved with actual short sleeves and a circular hole in the chest to show some of her pink cleavage, something that he couldn’t help but noticed with her gold regalia drawing attention to that spot.

“Oh we just did, Shining and I arrived at sunset and decided to take a look at your carnival idea, Mark is right. Watching you illuminate the sky with your stars while holding hands on top of the ferris wheel it’s simply magical.”

“Ha! Classic.” Mark mentally patted his back.

“And where is Shining Armor?” Luna looks around for the unicorn in question.

“Sleeping in the guest room, after we returned I felt a bit…thirsty and the poor dear got tired afterwards.” She confesses looking away with a mischievous smirk on her face.

He got sleepy because she was thirsty? What does that even…eh is not of my business, probably a royal couple thing, or maybe a thing between those two

Mark shrugged as he turned around and walked away. “I will leave you two alone so you can talk, have a good night princesses.”

“Mark, wait!” Cadence call for him when he was reaching the front door and he turn around to look at her with curiosity.

“Yeah?”

“Well first of all, I told you already that you don’t have to use the title with me”

“You got it Miamore”

“Or use that one!” Cadence physically flinched in anger and closed her eyes, and clenched her fist for a moment, chastising herself for walking right into that one before relaxing, much to her aunt's pleasure who suppressed a giggle.

“And second of all I actually wanted to talk with you.”

“Really?” He turns around to look at her with curiosity.

“Yeah you see, I have been thinking and I realized that we never hung out before.”

“What do you mean? We have hung out before, Flutter’s birthday. I think I saw you once at the Grand Galloping Gala, when you came to visit Twilight that one time. When we first met.” He starts to list all the times they have seen one another.

“That is not the same, sure we have exchanged pleasantries, but other than the day we meet have we really spent time together, other than the greetings and small chats before going our separate ways?” She asks dejectedly.

“Sure we had… there was the time…Oh! That time when we went camping and…oh wait that was Twilight…well I’m sure there was that party…no that was with princess Luna…or what about that cake eating…no that was princess Celestia…ah.” He tries to recall any moment in their life they really hung out slowly coming to the realization that she was telling the truth.

“See?! All this time you have been hanging out with my aunties and my sister in law, and making memories to treasure but not me? Why? I told you, I would always be there if you ever wanted to talk about anything but so far we haven’t done anything together! Are you ignoring me?”

“What? No, of course not!” Mark was quick to do some damage control approaching the distressed princess “Cadence I’m so sorry I didn't mean to make you feel like you were being left out it’s just…well a lot of things happened and I really didn’t know what to talk about it. The crystal empire is four hours away from ponyville and by the time I stop working it is like 8 or 9 pm, and who calls someone at 3 in the morning?”

“You are just making excuses.” She says refusing to make eye contact, sounded really hurt at the moment.

“No I’m not, I’m really sorry Cadence, please let me make it up to you.”

“Promise?” She look at him over her shoulder as he nods with a smile

“Promise, tell you what? Tomorrow morning why not, you Shining and I go explore the city and…”

“…No.” She interrupted, turning around. “It has to be tonight.”

“What?” He looks at her perplexed.

“I didn’t just realize that we haven’t spent time together before, I also came up with an idea to make up for lost time.” She explained with an eager smile. “So if you really mean it when you say you want to make it up to me, then let's hang out now.”

“Now, as in right now? In the middle of the night?” He points at the floor and then at a nearby window where the moon could be seen as she nods eagerly “But didn’t you say Shining Armor…?”

“He is not coming.” She was quick to answer. “This is a thing for just the two of us.”

“Well I would be lying if I say I’m not intrigued but are you sure? You just came back from a fair, and it's getting a bit late, aren’t you tired?”

“Knew it!” She threw her arms in the air in exasperation. “You are pure talk Mark Stars, you say you want to make it up to me but as soon as I propose something, you immediately think of a excuse to refuse, just come out and say it, you hate me.”

“Ok! Ok! Let's go out tonight! Just let me change first.” Mark quickly said not wanting to make Cadence angry now, and just like a switch, her demeanour switched to eager and happy as she hugged him and kissed his forehead.

“Thank you so much! I promise Mark by the end of the night we both are gonna be the best of friends, 10 minutes sharp at the entrance, don’t be late!” She practically skipped out of the room as soon as he agreed to her proposal.

“…She just set me up, didn’t she?” Mark asks Luna after recovering from everything that happened as the Princess chuckled and nodded.

“But just half of it, something you should be aware of, when getting to know my niece, young Mark, is that she has a small flair for the dramatic. But I can tell you she spoke the truth, she genuinely wants to spend time with you and build lasting memories, just like you had done before with all the other Princesses.” She said solemnly before nodding “Which I agree wholeheartedly, please do not worry about anything and just go, enjoy my night to your heart's content.”

He simply nodded and took her advice, went to his room to grab his wallet and a sweater for the cold and went to meet Cadence at the entrance of the castle. As she opted to change as well, putting on a trench coat, and long dark pink skirt.

“There you are.” Cadence waved at Mark as he came closer.

“Thanks for waiting, and I have to say, this is certainly surprising but you are right Cadence we haven’t spent too much time together, it will be nice having a night out just the two of us.”

“It sure will, there are lots we simply need to catch up on.”

They both left the castle and headed to the city. “So where are we going? A coffee shop? Donut Joe? I think the bowling alley is still open, what do you say we go play a round?”

“Maybe another time, today I am more interested in getting to know you. Tell me Mark, have you ever considered finding a marefriend?”

“Wow Cadence don’t you think that is a bit personal?”

“Sorry sorry, it's just something that I can’t help myself with. You know Princess of Love and all that.” She stuck her tongue out and bumped her head in embarrassment earning a small chuckle from him.

“Well if you really need to know, I haven’t really thought about it. Assimilating that I’m gonna live here the rest of my life has been tough, and to be perfectly honest, I simply don’t think I’m ready yet to take that step.” He confessed looking down in solemnity before chuckling and looking at her “But don’t worry about it, I mean I’m not even sure if I could picture myself dating a mare yet, don’t get me wrong, you are really pretty and even adorable but attractive? I’m not sure I’m there at the moment.”

“We will see.” She mumbles looking away with a smirk.

“What was that?”

“I say that is ok, I appreciate you being honest with me Mark. And you should at the very least consider it, there is no greater reward in the world than finding that special pony to share your joys and worries with”

“Heh boy you really love to live up to your title don’t you?”

“Guilty as charged!” She replied without skipping a beat, before giggling as Mark rolled his eyes at her antics while they continued their march.

Later that night

Guiding Mark through a section of Canterlot he hadn’t explored before, the Princess of Love guided the human to the heart of the city. Until they arrive at an elegant wide building with a dome roof and an imposing neon sign at the front door, as well as a bouncer and a long line of ponies waiting to get inside.

“Amazing Tails?” Mark read the sign out loud before looking at Cadence “A nightclub? I don’t know Cadence, I never was much of a dancer.” He confessed to her with some worry about the whole idea.

“I know this might sound a bit out of your comfort zone, but you promised to make it up to me, consider it a punishment for ghosting me for so long.”

“I didn’t…” He sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose “Fine for you I will give it a go, but I’m staying in my seat, got it?”

To his confusion she only shrugged. “Good for me, this is mostly to have fun and I guarantee you will love it.” She promised in complete confidence as she grabbed his wrist and brought them both to the front of the line.

“Cadence the line is the other way!” He pointed behind him in alarm yet she ignored him and kept walking as the bouncer saw the two and nodded before letting them through.

“Relax, I already paid for a special reservation.” She dismissed his concern. Soon they both walked inside where DJ music started playing, thankfully it wasn’t something just down right blasting their ears off and was more of a more mellow and jazzy tune, enough to put everyone in the mood to dance but nothing full of adrenaline like he had half expected from the place.
Huh so it's not the loud type of night club, makes sense, I never did I picture Cadence as the fan of loud music.

Passing through two red velvet blinds the two reached a podium where a slim zebra with a mohawk hair style,and braided tail. Attending the customers and checking their reservations on a big thick book, she was wearing a red mini skirt, black nylon socks, a garter belt, a white button shirt with the 3 of them unbuttoned, allowing anyone to see a purple and slightly frilly bra holding her double E size breast, blue eyeshadow, and matching red lipstick, and golden rings on her neck and right arm.

Behind her Mark could see some tables and chairs arranged, and even see some clients enjoying a good dinner while other mares with identical outfits were serving them and a dance floor in the middle of it.

Wait, this is a restaurant!

Mark had to do a double take, as he looked at the mare once more confused.

Ok odd choice for a uniform but hey at least it means I will not have to dance then.

He let go a breath he didn’t know was holding, as Cadence approached the mare with a wave and a smile. “Tempress! So glad to see you. It has been so long since I last saw you.” Cadence exclaimed in excitement as the zebra lit up once she saw her and the two shared a hug “Cadence, so good to see you” Breaking apart she looked at her with curiosity “How have you been doing? How is your husband? The flame is still going strong and steady as always?” She smirked and gave the princess a light elbow.

“You tell me? Four milkings, a 138, a slow dance and a one tail!” She proclaims in pride earning a hive five from the zebra “Damn mare! Can anything slow you down?! That stallion is one lucky stud!”

“Believe me Tempress, we both are.” She gets closer to whisper in her ear “It’s still imprinted in me!” They both share a giggle while Mark only smiled and stepped aside so Cadence could have a moment with her friend.

“So what brings you here sweet tush, are you on the prowl again?” Tempress kept smirking as she returned to the podium.

“Maybe?” Cadence faked ignorance before stepping aside to allow Tempress to see Mark. “But mostly I wanted to give my friend a tour.”

“Hi” He waved to her in a friendly manner.

“Well hello there handsome.” To his confusion Tempress’ expression suddenly turned sultry as she leaned forward.

“Take it easy, Tempress.” Cadence suddenly stepped forward between the two and approached the zebra. “This is his first time.”

“Oh really? Cadence, what are you plotting?”

“Just want to help him expand his horizons and realize the beauty the world has to offer.” She got closer to whisper in her ear.

“He still thinks mares are just ‘cute.’”

“HA! Let's see if he can keep saying that after the show, also Blue is here too.”

“Really?” Her eyes suddenly widened. “She really came through?”

“You have to hand it to her, she keeps her promises.”

“Heh this night just got even better.” They both chuckled before looking back at Mark.

“So sweetie, Cadence tells me this is your first time?”

“Well not completely”

“Huh?” They both look at him surprised.

“I have eaten in fancy restaurants before but this is the first time I have been to one with a bouncer and neon signs. I must say the first impression I had was that this was a nightclub, boy did I get the wrong idea right?”

“Wait, you think this is a…?” Tempress managed to ask before she started to chuckle.

“Yeah pretty silly of me to think that right?”

“Please stop” She begged him to stop, laughing even harder before issuing another waitress, this one a griffin lady with a ponytail hairstyle and yellow feathers and tigress faction on her lower half, to take care of them both “Take…take them to their usual table.”

“What is so funny, Tempress?”

“I will tell you later, now please before I fall over.” Tempress kept trying to recover from the laughter, the other waitress looked at her confused but nodded and complied as she guided them to their tables.

Soon the two were brought to a round table located on a balcony on the second floor where the waitress gave them two menus, and offered them the specials before leaving, but not before passing her hand over Mark's shoulder and rubbing her tail on one of his legs. Confused, the human looks back at the waitress as she winked at him before leaving with an unusual sway to her hips.

“Tell me you saw that too.” Mark looked back at Cadence.

“Saw what Mark?” She asked casually looking over the menu.

“That waitress…if I didn’t know any better I would say she was getting a bit…frisky with me, almost like she was flirting.”

Cadence choked, holding a giggle, looking away and trying not to laugh as Mark kept looking at the direction she had left. Before looking at his menu once more. “Geez I heard of fishing for tips, but I think she is going a bit too far.”

He shook his head, ignoring how he was making Cadence teary eyed from laughter.

“So how did you and Shining find this place?”

“Oh you know, exploring, mostly it was our third anniversary, and we wanted to celebrate. My sweet beautiful Shining felt a bit adventurous and looked around as well as talked with friends from his unit, until one of them mentioned this place….

I will take the special salad, and a glass of red wine please.” She tells a waitress who attended the two once Cadence signals her.

“I will go with the spaghetti alfredo and…what is this special made milkshake blast?” Mark asked the waitress who looked at him in surprise, but pleased while Cadence was scared immediately.

“CANCEL that last one! Just spaghetti and soda for him!” She exclaimed quickly confusing the two.

“Cadence?”

“Trust me you are not ready for that one yet” She warned him and although he still was confused he decided to trust her and nodded, the waitress looking oddly disappointed at his change of order and took their menus as she left.

“Anyway, as you can imagine we were both kind of nervous from experimenting for the first time, both after we loosened up a bit we ended up loving this place. The food is good, they serve you really fast and the entertainment, unf just you wait.” She said in excitement. “After our glorious experience we became regulars and ever since then we come here on our anniversary.”

“And you wanted to share it with me, Cadence I’m touched.”

“Oh don’t thank me yet, this is barely the entrance, wait until we reach the main event!” She said cryptically and with a smirk, confusing Mark. Soon their food arrived and they both entered into some small chit chat until, all of the sudden the lights went out and a spot light was placed on the middle of the dance floor.

“At last the moment I was waiting for.” Cadence looked at it with anticipation “Time for the main event.”

Walking to the center of the floor a baby blue furred stallion with a butler outfit, a top hat and a monocle steps into the light with a microphone to address everyone. “Ladies and gentlestallions of the audience, allow me to welcome you all to our humble abode. I hope you have enjoyed our food to your heart's content and are having a glorious evening so far. Allow us to serve you one last time with an exquisite feast for your eyes, as we celebrate yet another night of harmony and passion.”

Harmony and what? What is goin on?

Mark started to look between the buttler and Cadence confused as her eyes were glued to the center stage as was the rest of the clients present.

“Without further adieu please my friends let the wheel of fate decide, let’s see which of our lovely ladies will open the entertainment for the evening.” Suddenly behind him appeared 3 curtains where a reflector light showed 3 symbols, one a horn, another a wing and another a hoof in a triangle formation before all of them started to spin.

Near and around Mark he could hear everyone starting to chant their preference as the symbols slow down and finally the symbol of the horn was left on top and the other two soon disappear as some clients cheer in happiness.

“Ah such a lovely choice, join me my friends, and gather a round of applause for the one and only beautiful Diamond Dust!” The butler stepped aside and from the rising curtain Mark's eyes went wide when he saw a runway, ending with a pole that was being deployed in the center of the room as everyone whistled and clapped their hands in excitement, Cadence raised them as she looked back at him.

“Drink it in my friend”
“Cadence you…you brought me to a strip club?!” He whispered, finally realizing what was happening, as she only nodded and smirked at him.

“Let's see if you still think mares are ‘cute’ after this.”

“I can’t believe you actually brought me here! I'm leaving!” He was ready to leave when Cadence stopped him by grabbing his wrist. “Aren’t you even curious? Do you really want to spend the rest of your life alone?!” She asks him with pleading eyes.

“Please just because you are the only human doesn’t mean you have to live in this self imposed exile, I beg you as a friend, please just let me show you. Let me help you see how beautiful our world can be.”

He kept looking at her for a moment before closing his eyes, memories of the kiss replaying in his mind as his curiosity was starting to peak. Shaking his clenched fist he promptly sat down and sighed in defeat. “I don’t want to be alone.”

She gave him a hug and kissed his forehead “Thank you” She whispered in gratitude.

The lights went off once more before being replaced by a starry night filter one as in the back of the stage a spotlight shone on a blue curtain revealing the silhouette of a mare, hugging herself while the music started.

Pulling up the curtain revealed a slim beautiful mare with white fur that had an almost glitter effect on stage as she suddenly looked forward showing her diamond pupils at everyone who whistled in approval, wearing a long sleeved, white button up shirt. Long black tie. Khaki tear away slacks with fishnet stockings upon her legs along with a garter belt. She sure managed to catch the attention of Mark who looked at her in surprise as he held the armchair with force, unable to take his eyes away from her.

With a sway of her hips she ever so slowly made her way to the pole until she reached it and with a quick move, did a spin on it holding it with both hands behind her back as she looked at the audience, exclaiming a soft moan her fur glittered once more before turning around and bending over slightly so everyone could see her flank swaying to the music, ending when she used her tail to spank herself and spin on the pole once more.

Winking at the audience and licking her lips she step away from the pole and start to swing her full body slowly like a snake grabbing her hair with her eyes close, one hand going to her necktie and as she move she undo it every so slowly before stop complete and in one swift move take it off. The audience becomes entangled by her actions as she starts to play with the piece of cloth, as she rubbed all over her body ending with her licking the tip before tossing aside where a stallion quickly grabs hold of the item.

Working the audience more Dust return to the pole and start to circle around it for a bit before hugging it from behind and smile at the audience as she lean down with her hips swaying backwards before blindside them by pelvis trust forward and as her slacks were torn off her body using her magic in yet another show of lights revealing a semi transparent black panties that could only be called a G-string as she arched her head backwards and leaned down with both legs spread so everyone could take a closer look at her, and a small preview of her hidden treasure.

By this point Mark had started to sweat and felt his mouth getting really dry, until Cadence gave him a glass of water for him to drink, with a straw.

Jumping on the pole she started to spin in place using her legs for support with one hand stretched out before exchanging positions with sudden movements until she was suspended in the air with her arms and legs firmly pressed on the pole as she faked a gasp and one button of her shirt was grabbed and pulled off. Everything became tense as she looks to be scared, as the audience got worried until suddenly she smirked mischievously at them moving her head forward used her magic to rip apart her shirt in one yank showing part of her bra to everyone, as she licked her lips and pushed her chest forward to allow everyone a better view.

“Cadence” Mark calls for her in a barely whisper voice.

“Yes Mark?”

“You won, I’ll never call mares cute ever again” She inhaled sharply, petrified by the performance as she could see a bulge starting to form in his pants making her smile and chuckle in victory.

“And you wanted to leave? See what I meant? Isn’t this beautiful?”

“Yep.”

Surprising him once more Dust used her magic to levitate in the air as she turned around and ever so slowly started to remove her shirt. Looking at her audience from over her shoulder with a playful giggle, and teasing them with her thong like panties as everyone kept looking at her glorious flank completely in a trance. Copies of herself start to appear next to her making her more alluring until finally they explode in a shower of light as she returns to the ground and removes, and tosses her shirt completely to the other side of the stage where it was promptly grabbed.

“I don’t think I would ever be able to see a mare the same way ever again” Mark realized that he was starting to drool when Dust let her audience memorize her underwear that let him have a small peak at her perky D size breasts before continue her show with slow big sways of her hips as she explored her body, reaching the elastic of her bra in a teasing matter, demanding the full attention of everyone present.
“Wait she…she is not actually.”

“Told you Mark.” Cadence answered as they both looked at how Dust stopped and extended and intertwined her arms in the air. “This place offers one of the best shows in all of Canterlot.” She has to clean some of her own drool as in a more subtle and slow motion Diamond Dust brought and extended her arms down unclipping her bra and let it it levitate in the air teasing more and more of the audience as she slowly walked backwards to the pole before with a spin she hugged it once again. Her bra now grabbed in her outstretched hands as everyone yelled in happiness while looking at her nude form.

Using her tail to partially block her panties she started to move up and down, swinging her hips, her magic started to pull on the strings of her panties as light started to emanated from her body until finally kneeling down and giving one final pelvic thrust everyone was greeted by her glistening winking pussy with one hand outstretched while the other was supporting her body ending the song and receiving a standing ovation, from the audience.

“Did she teleport her bra and panties?” Mark is impressed by the motion until he hears something fall nearby and looking next to them he saw no other than Fancy Pants and Fleur De Lis both admiring their treasures as they were holding Diamond Dust’s panties and bra respectively.

“Aw and we were so close.” Cadence says in disappointment. “Don’t worry Mark we might be able to catch the next one.”

“Next one? How many shows do they perform for now?”

“Six”

“Six shows?”

“Do you want to leave?”

“…no” He confessed looking down in slight shame but excitement to see what else will happen.

“That is the spirit! Knew you would love it”