Vinyl awoke with a jolt. “Tavi?” She called out to her marefriend still confused with sleep and began to feel panicky when she didn’t see Octavia.

“Hey good to see you finally woke up sleepy head.” Octavia walked out of the bathroom.

“I didn’t think I was that tired, what time is it anyways?” Vinyl asked stretching out.

“Well you basically slept through the entire morning it’s about 3 now.”

“Rainbow’s going to be here in 3 hours. You should have woken me up.” Vinyl jumped out of the bed and grabbed her saddlebag and turned it upside down on Octavia’s bed, much to Octavia’s distress of the mess where she slept. She grabbed the dress and headed to the bathroom and came out a moment later wearing a, still wrinkled, bright green dress. “What’d ya think?”

“It’s…it’s a lovely dress for sure Vinyl.” Octavia didn’t sound at all confident about that. “You know what would be fun? What if you tried on some of my clothes?” Octavia tried to make it sound like a fun option instead of saying out right she wouldn’t be going out with Vinyl if she was dressed like that.

“You don’t like it do you?” A hurt looking Vinyl said.

“No it’s not like that. I just…don’t know if it’s appropriate for tonight is all. Besides I have all of these dresses and I never go out. It’d be a shame to just let them waste away in a closet.” Octavia had gotten up and opened her walk in closet door showing two rows of cloths packed together of various styles and colors.

“I don’t think you have anything in my size Tavi.”

“I probably do. I’ve fluctuated in size a couple times, something my mother loved to point out by buying me half of these.”

“Did you just call me fat?” Vinyl looked at her flank from a few different angles in a mirror.

Octavia poked her head out of the closet giving Vinyl an ‘I didn’t and never would call you fat’ look before returning to work. In reality it was after she’d graduated and been dealing with some issues and Donut Joe’s had just opened. She might have gained a pound or two or twenty. Any ways she preferred Vinyl’s fuller rump to her own and the thought of it made her blush a bit. Maybe we have time before. “Is your sister punctual?”

“She’s never on time but she’s going to be with Soarin, her coltfriend, so they will be.”

“S-Soarin you said?” Octavia said biting her lower lip.

“Yeah he’s in the Wonderbolt’s.” Vinyl said nonchalantly.

“Umm Vinyl maybe I shouldn’t go. You see…Soarin and I, well, we use to date a while ago and it didn’t exactly end that well.” Octavia said remembering the incident that had broken her heart from her first love.

“But Tavi I’ll need you tonight. You make me less nervous and calmer. And if my sister finds out it’ll drive her up the wall. She’s the really jealous type.” Vinyl grinned at the idea.

“Do you really want her jealous of your marefriend?” Came a stern toned question from the closet.

“Well when you put it in that tone I don’t.” Vinyl said rolling her eyes.

Octavia’s revenge came in dress form this time and she picked one that she knew wouldn’t fit Vinyl. “How about a black one, it’s slimming. And I don’t want you telling your sister then.”

Vinyl had returned to looking at her flank in the mirror when Octavia handed her the dress and returned to the search. “Fine, I won’t tell her about you and Soarin but how about you tell me what happened.”

“Well a brief version is he cheated on me…A lot I found out later.”

“Do you think he’s cheating on Dash?” Vinyl said trying to not sound hopeful at the notion of her sister making a mistake.

“For starters I wouldn’t know we don’t keep in contact. Secondly I honestly hope not. Your sister cant so bad that you’d want her to get hurt like that.”

“You don’t know her.” Vinyl muttered as she struggled with the dress but only succeeded in getting it stuck around her. “You were joking about not coming right?”

“For you Vinyl I will go.”

“Love you Tavi”

“I love you too Vinyl.”

They eventually found a nice light purple dress for Vinyl which matched Octavia’s eyes and cutie mark and a black over coat. While Octavia choose the black one she had originally given Vinyl as punishment which Vinyl hadn’t found the least bit amusing.

XXXX

Vinyl had started to pace around the living room. At first Octavia, Melody and she were chatting and sharing a nice bottle of wine but the closer it got to 6 PM the more anxious Vinyl had become. When the knock at the door came Vinyl could feel her stomach drop several feet. Octavia had of course noticed and she was feeling the same only she was better at hiding her worries compared to Vinyl. Octavia stood up, gave a kiss to Vinyl’s forehead and reminded her to be nice before answering the door.

In the door way stood Rainbow Dash wearing a dress streaked with the colors of her mane and tapered with a material that was practically transparent but had been folded over and over delicately that made it resemble clouds. Finally the dress came together with a small gold clasp around her neck and a small red purse around on shoulder. Octavia noted that the dress made her look surprisingly feminine but was also made to allow her plenty of room to fly if she needed too.

“Rainbow Dash please come in. I have to say you look quite stunning.” Octavia said sincerely then looked out into the hall way. “Where’s your coltfriend if you don’t mind me asking?”

“Thank you Octavia. You look beautiful as well. Soarin had to stay later than planned at the Academy but he’ll be joining us later this evening.” Octavia let out a breath she had been unknowingly been holding in. “Vine you look lovely also.” Rainbow Dash said spotting her sister across the room.

“Oh wow YOUR Vinyl’s sister. I’m Melody Octavia’s roommate.” Octavia rolled her eyes at Melody.

“We should probably get going.” Octavia interjected before Melody could go any further and hurried the sisters out the door.

“So how long have you and Soarin been dating?” Octavia asked when they got to the streets of Canterlot.

“About 3 years now. We actually have something to announce tonight and I wanted you, Vine, to be the first I told.”

Octavia quickly did the math in her head and was relieved that Rainbow Dash hadn’t been in time frame of her and Soarin.

“No one calls me Vine.” Vinyl said giving an insincere smile.

“I called you Vine all through our childhood and I’m not planning on stopping any time soon.” Rainbow Dash gave Vinyl a friendly big sister smile.

Vinyl didn’t say anything but sulked a bit as they left Octavia’s and walked down the street.

“So where are we going?” Octavia asked trying to break some of the tension.

“I was thinking about this great Japony place Soarin took me to a while ago. They have a great hibachi grill and even better Saki.”

“That sounds like fun.” Octavia said at Vinyl.

“Yeah sounds…great.” Vinyl said not sounding very excited at the prospect.

Octavia held Vinyl back a moment and angrily whispered, “Vinyl you keep saying how awful she is but right now you’re being the awful one. She even said she has something to announce and she wanted to tell YOU first. Not her friends. YOU. So stop acting like a filly.” With that being said Octavia caught up to Rainbow Dash before Vinyl could respond letting Octavia’s disappointment sink into her.

Vinyl gave a huff, of course out of hearing range of Octavia, and pulled her over coat a bit closer. Tonight wasn’t going pleasantly at all for her. She just knew that her sister was up to something. Vinyl looked ahead of her and saw Octavia and Dash laughing and talking. Suddenly she did feel like a filly. Sisters do fight from time to time but that doesn’t mean that it’s serious. Maybe when she called her Vine it wasn’t as an insult. Maybe it was just some friendly sibling ribbing. Maybe it was a happy nickname she’d given Vinyl when they were kids. ‘Great Vinyl, start out by ruining the night.’ Vinyl took a deep breath to clear her head just as they arrived at the restaurant.

Rainbow Dash had made reservations earlier and the three were taken to a private dining room with a small flat top in the center. The room was adorned in traditional Japony design which was simple with a few plants in the corners and lit by red chochin giving a red glow to everything. The trio took their seats around the grill and ordered a couple bottles of warmed Saki.

“Okay so I told you two that there’s something I need to tell you but it’s actually a couple of things. I know Soarin’s not here yet but I’m sure he’ll forgive me to tell you two. Firstly as you know Soarin and I have been dating for a while and we’re done dating…We’re getting married!” Octavia toasted Rainbow Dash but had her worries which she kept to herself and Vinyl congratulated her sister and hugged her, which had earned a pleased smile from Octavia. “Vine, I of course want you to be my mare-of-honor I couldn’t think of anyone else I’d want to be.”

“Umm…Yeah of course I will be.” Vinyl said being taken completely off guard by the request.

“Awesome. Okay now comes the really important thing.”

“That wasn’t the important thing?” Asked Octavia

“Well Soarin and I are in love and do want to get married but it’s actually for something else entirely. I’m kind of adopting a foal….So I guess our family is growing.” Rainbow Dash said looking at Vinyl for her reaction.

“So you’re becoming a mom?”

“Well I don’t know if I’d say I’m going to be her mom but we’re going to be giving her a stable loving home. Sort of like AJ and Applebloom’s situation.”

“So you’re getting a sister?”

“Ahh…Sort of in a way, I was thinking more like WE’RE getting a sister.”

“I’m going to the bathroom.” Vinyl said standing up and storming off.

“That wasn’t what I was hoping for.” Rainbow Dash said to Octavia.

“Congratulations Rainbow Dash and I’m sure Vinyl’s going to be fine. She probably just needs some time to think about this. Now excuse me please, I’m going to go check on her.” Octavia said getting up and following her marefriend.

XXXX

“A SISTER!” Vinyl yelled at Octavia. Not at her per say but more at the situation they were both in. “Can you believe the nerve of her? Couldn’t make things between us work so she just decides to get a new sister.”

“To be fair Vinyl she did ask you to be her mare-of-honor which means that she’s not removing or replacing you. You’re going to be in her wedding, something she’ll remember for the rest of her life.” Octavia said leaning against the wall watching her marefriend pace back and forth in the bathroom.

“That was a pity offer.” Vinyl said dismissing the idea. “I don’t know why I even agreed to do this for Twilight.”

“I do.”

Octavia walked over and nuzzled Vinyl's neck which seemed to have instant calming reaction over her. “I would have agreed to it over and over again to see you that happy again.” Then the fire returned and Vinyl was back to pacing. “This is all because she never thought I was good enough to be her sister. She’s always looked down on me. She’s never even supported me in any of my choices. Did you know that she’s never even been to one of my concerts? My own ‘sister’ can’t be bothered to do that.”

“Calm down Vinyl. Did you ever think that this foal could be someone that you’re sister met and could really use her help? Besides she wouldn’t have told us about a big announcement to say that she was abandoning you as her sister. Maybe it’s because she wants you to be a part of the foal’s life also?”

“Stop trying to make this sound rational Tavi.” Vinyl said but the anger was already dying in her. “Did you bring any of my medication?”

“Yes I did Vinyl but it says no alcohol, so no pill.” Octavia said sternly.

“Fine...” Vinyl said annoyed, then sighed. “No you’re right baby. I just need to take some breaths. This kid could need help and she might want me to be part of her life also. I don’t know why because Rainbow and me don’t get along but whatever.”

“Feeling better?”

“Yeah I am,” Vinyl walked over and gave her lover a kiss on the cheek, which was returned. “I couldn’t have done this without you. You know that right?”

“You’re stronger than you know love. Now let’s not keep your sister waiting all night.” Octavia said as she led her marefriend back to their table.

“Okay soo a sister you said.” Vinyl began trying to keep an open mind about the situation. “I guess you should tell me about her then.”

“She’s actually in Applebloom’s grade and they’re also best friends. Not the reason why we’re adopting her by the way. Her names Scootaloo and she’s a Pegasus like me but her wings are kind of under developed so we’re going to be getting a place in Ponyville soon. She unfortunately looks at me like a heroine which I’m sure that will end within a week or so. She puts on a bold face most of the time but she’s a real sweetheart. Trust me Vinyl you will love her as much as I do. You two are a lot alike.”

“I’ll give her a shot.” Vinyl couldn’t hate a child for just being around. It didn’t mean she had to like her yet but she shouldn’t hold anything against her.

“When are you two getting her?” Octavia asked.

“The sooner the better if you ask me. It’s why Soarin and I are getting married; the officials think that if you’re not married it “can’t be a stable home”. So the ceremony is going to be pretty quick soon. It’s going to be small, well as small as I can make it with Rarity involved. I just want everyone that’s close to me there and that’s it. Either way Princess Celestia said she was going to put a good word or two in for me and if things go well it’ll actually be before the wedding. She’d be so cute as a flower girl.” Rainbow Dash said confiding in Octavia the last part. “The problem right now that we’re facing is actually finding a place to live. There aren’t that many in Ponyville and”

Vinyl started to feel her stomach drop. She knew Ponyville and there were only a couple places that were vacant and most weren’t suitable for a family.

“There’s one that’s actually a couple houses down from you Vinyl.” Rainbow Dash said with a smile on her face looking for a sign of approval.

“It’s mostly a free country.” Vinyl said and downed her drink. Octavia gave her hoof a squeeze of approval.

“Are you sure? I know we don’t usually see eye to eye and it’s your neighborhood and I don’t want to impose.” Rainbow Dash sincerely said, willing to withdraw her idea at a moment’s notice.

Vinyl took a deep breath. “No I want you to move next door. You’re family and she’s about to be family. And I’m sure she’d like some place to go when she can’t stand you.”

Rainbow Dash speed across the table giving her sister a bear hug and kissing her check. “Oh thank you Vinyl. You have no idea what your approval means. I love you.”

Vinyl was again taken off guard, besides from her sister’s speed, because that was the first time that Vinyl could recollect her sister saying those three important words. “I-uhh-I love you too, sis.” Vinyl returned the embrace and kiss.

“Okay that’s enough of the mushy stuff from me for the night.” Rainbow Dash said returning to her seat and hiding a tear of joy. “So where do you want to go tonight Vine?”

“I’m not sure if I should go out in this it’s Octavia’s and I don’t wanna ruin it.”

“I knew you didn’t have that good of taste. I assumed that you would have shown up in some brightly colored, gaudy dress.” Rainbow Dash jabbed at Vinyl.

Octavia stifled a giggle into her drink. “Well I guess I should first ask when we’re meeting up with Soarin before we start coming up with ideas.”

“That’ll be a fun reunion.” Vinyl smiled at her sister and received a painful kill under the table from her lover.

“Oh you know Soarin.” Rainbow Dash said brightly to Octavia.

“I think I need to touch up my lip stick, Vinyl?” Octavia “offered” her marefriend to join her. “I’ll take just a second.”

XXXX

“Why in Tartarus would you ever bring that up, Vinyl?” Octavia angrily whispered at said mare.

“She’ll find out sooner or later. It’s like a Band-Aid just do it fast.”

Octavia gave Vinyl a hard look.

“…She criticized my style and I got pissed. I just wanted to make her as mad as she made me and that was the only thing I could think of then.”

“Oh Vinyl,” Octavia embraced her partner. “You do have bad taste.”

“What?”

“I wouldn’t have let you out wearing that thing of a dress but your terrible taste in clothing doesn’t excuse the fact that I’m the one in trouble right now. Or at least will be if what you said about her being really jealous is true.”

“Oh boy is it. This one time she was seeing this guy and this mare comes up and starts to hit on him and she just flew up and….oh.” Vinyl stopped realizing the situation she’d just put her marefriend in.

“You have got to be kidding me Vinyl.” Octavia face hoofed.

“Maybe she’s calmed down some, you know gotten more mature.”

Octavia sat down and took a deep breath collecting her thoughts. “Okay well the cats just about out of the bag if you will. We might as well just tell her but I swear Vinyl if you ever and I mean ever use me like that again…” Octavia didn’t need to finish her words.

“Don’t worry Tavi. Okay look I’ll go out there and just tell her and then I’ll get you after I talk to her a bit.”

“Yay hiding in a bathroom like an adult.” Octavia sarcastically said.

“Okay then go to the bar and I’ll tell her. And I promise I’ll do it with the grace that you have. It’ll be nice and friendly and charming. I’ll just channel my inner Tavi, okay?”

“Fine I could use something stiff for the evening any ways.”

“I’ll make this all better, I promise, and I’ll never do anything like this again.”

“Don’t make promises you can’t keep Vinyl.” Octavia said dangerously.

Vinyl took Octavia by the hoofs and looked her in the eyes. “I promise I’ll make this better and I promise I’ll never use you like that again.”

Octavia couldn’t resist her love. “Okay, but don’t think for a second I’m still not mad at you.”

“You are very angry got it. Ready?”

“Ready.”

The two walked out of the bathroom and Octavia made a bee line to the bar while Vinyl headed back to the hibachi.

“Where’d Octavia go?” Rainbow Dash asked glancing around.

“There’s something I need to tell you. It’s about Octavia and Soarin.”

“What about Soarin and Octavia?” Rainbow Dash’s voice got much more serious.

“Well they, a long time ago like they were basically kids really, but they’d dated.”

Rainbow Dash laughed, “Oh Vinyl I don’t care about some playground relationship. Filly’s and colts don’t really count as dating.”

“That’s good to hear because I was kind of worried about it and I really shouldn’t have brought it up. I mean what’s a couple years anyways.”

“A couple years?”

“Well like, ahem, well Octavia was 17 so that’s a child technically, by law.”

“Huh.” Rainbow Dash said deadpan but Vinyl noticed a stiffness that had come over her.

Vinyl knew where this had started to go and the only way to stop it would be with her own way of things. “Okay look who cares. They use to fuck. But Octavia isn’t interested in that or him anymore, especially since me. She doesn’t want to have a thing to do with him anymore and you are the only reason why they’re going to be seeing each other. So if you’re going to be pissed at anyone be pissed at yourself for coming out.”

“I guess you have a point.” Rainbow Dash hesitantly agreed to Vinyl’s logic.

“Also if you ever hurt her I would FUCKING destroy you.” Vinyl ended with a happy smile. “So can I go get her now because she’s worried that you’ll be upset?”

“Wait. I’ll go get her.”

Vinyl shot Rainbow Dash a look. “It’s good don’t worry. And you’ve been hogging her all night.” Rainbow Dash got up heading to the bar.

Octavia was trying to get the attention of the barkeep for another drink when Rainbow Dash walked up and gave her a slight poke. Octavia fumbled and just about dropped her empty glass and gave a high pitched “Hi” to Rainbow Dash and started to look around for a means to a quick escape.

“Oh calm down. I’m not upset or anything.” She took a seat next to Octavia and ordered two shots of tequila. “Probably won’t be able to have any adult fun for a while when we get Scoot. Vinyl like usual will be the lucky one and get to have fun but I’m not complaining.” Rainbow Dash forced the shot into Octavia’s hoof, clinked the shots and downed hers before Octavia could really follow what was going on and followed suit.

“So you’re not mad or anything?”

“No, Vinyl made a good point that it was years ago and I do trust Soarin and you are with Vinyl. Besides I have to stop letting some things get to me if I’m going to be taking care of our sister. So we are great.”

“Should we head back to the table then?”

“Not yet I wanted some alone time with you.”

“Okay then. Did you say that Vinyl was the lucky one?”

“Ha. I bet you won’t get something like that coming from her but I think it’s true. She doesn’t have the pressure of life threatening situations to deal with. Don’t forget everyone constantly looking at you and expecting you to be something more than you are. But I didn’t really want to talk about me. First let me apologize to you about how I was when we first meet. I assumed you were just some mare who got caught up in her…everything.”

“It’s okay. How many mares are we talking about?”

“Don’t worry. None of them have done a fraction of what you have done to her. I mean she seems more like herself, not as distant. I felt like I was losing my sister and there wasn’t anything I could do to reach her.”

“I don’t know everything that’s happened between you two but I think this has been a really good start to getting you two back on track.” Octavia smiled at Rainbow Dash who returned the look and gave her a hug. “Can you do me a favor Rainbow?”

“Of course.” Rainbow Dash replied.

“I know that some of the things you say to Vinyl you see as just teasing but I need to ask you to stop.”

“Umm, yeah I can stop.”

“Thank you, she would never admit this but she takes them all extremely personally. She’s tough but I think anything you say to her she takes to heart.”

“I…wow, I didn’t know…” Rainbow Dash said feeling guilty for all the years of what she saw now as abuse.

“Oh don’t beat yourself up.” Octavia gave Rainbow Dash a light poke to the ribs. “Would you have said anything if your roles had been reversed? You didn’t know. You got fooled by her tough act. You know both of you are remarkably similar I’m surprised you two don’t get along.”

“That’s probably why we don’t get along together. If we had more in common we’d probably be inseparable.”

“That’s true. How about you head back to the table and I’ll order us another round and we just drop all of this drama for the night and just let loose.”

“That sounds like a great plan. Hopefully Soarin doesn’t get too scared when he sees you.” Both ponies laughed at the thought. Rainbow Dash headed back to Vinyl and Octavia ordered another round for the trio.

Vinyl watched her sister return, with a slight stumble, and flop down in her seat. “We need food. I’m not use to drinking let alone on an empty stomach.”

“Where’s Tavi?” Vinyl asked, not meaning to sound as concerned as she really was.

“She said she was getting another round. She’s awesome if you didn’t know.”

Vinyl had begun to look for Octavia. “What’s with you right now?” Rainbow Dash asked.

“I’m just looking to make sure she’s okay is all.”

“She’s fine. Stop acting like a spaz.”

Vinyl folded her fore legs and stopped looking around. “Fine.”

“Sorry,” Rainbow Dash instantly realized what she’d done. “You’re fine and so is she, we’re all fine. Now Octavia said we should stop with the drama crap tonight and just let our manes down and have some fun.”

Vinyl relaxed a bit. Not often had she heard an apology from her sister but she guessed Octavia had that effect on ponies. “No, yeah let’s just have fun. What do you want to do tonight?”

“I don’t know something exciting and fun.”

“Well you like sports and I think there’s an Ultimate Pony Championship fight tonight. I might be able to pull a few strings and get us into the after party?”

“That sounds awesome.”

“Okay let me go make some calls and I’ll get us in.”

Octavia returned shortly with a tray of drinks. “Where’d Vinyl go?” Octavia asked looking around.

“Do you two need to be around each other constantly? Whatever I was the same with Soarin at one point so I shouldn’t judge. She’s setting up the night to take us to the post UPC party.”

“Oh, my favorite.” Octavia said trying to sound like she actually wanted to go.

“Yeah it’ll be awesome if she can pull it off.” Rainbow Dash waved over their waitress. “Do you know what you want? I’m starving and the alcohol is starting to get to my head so I at least need something.”

The waitress walked over and asked Octavia what she was having.

“I’ll go with the beet and turnip hibachi.”

“Make it three of those actually wait four. Soarin might make it and if he doesn’t I’ll just have his also.”

“Putting on the mommy pounds already?” Vinyl said returning to her seat as the waitress left.

“I’m not her mom Vinyl, you know that. What’s the story for tonight?”

“Then don’t eat like you’re preggo and it’s totally on.” Octavia gave Vinyl a look at the comment.

The three continued to enjoy their drinks and the show their chef put on for them. As they were walking out of the restaurant a stallion grabbed Rainbow Dash from behind and picked her up. Dash screamed then twisted around and the scream turned into a giggle and the two kissed.

“Wow, how much have you had to drink? I can literally taste the alcohol.” Soarin asked after the two broke their kiss.

“About this much.” Rainbow Dash held up a hoof showing Soarin.

“That doesn’t tell me anything but I’m guessing a lot.”

“Hey Soarin, we were having fun until you showed up.” Vinyl greeted her soon to be brother-in-law.

“Hey Viny..umm *cough*l.” Soarin said noticing Octavia standing next to Vinyl.

“Get over it. I know already we talked about it. So it just means you have some catching up to do.” Rainbow Dash said giving Soarin a peak on the check. “Now where heading to the post UPC party. You missed dinner and I ate yours.” Rainbow Dash stumbled through her words.

“Maybe you should cool it with the drinks for the night.”

“Pfft we won’t be able to do this for a while after we get Scoots.”

“That’s a good point. What are we waiting for?”

XXXX

The party was perfect. Not too many ponies to keep you from walking around and having conversations but enough to always be meeting new friends. Strobe lights flashing in different colors with coves around the wall containing booths. The music had a steady electronic beat but wasn’t loud enough to make you have to shout to be heard. The four had made their rounds and had settled into a booth with a bottle of vodka for the table. All of them where talking and telling stories and jokes but Octavia and Soarin hadn’t really talked to each other but had just made some polite safe comments to each other.

“Oh Vinyl do you see that mare at the bar with the long spikey hair?” Rainbow Dash pointed to a mare at the bar.

“The one that’s light blue?”

“Yeah that’s Cloud Chaser I use to work with her on Weather Patrol but she quit because she started to do music promotions and I guess it really took off. Com’ on I’ll introduce you two.” Rainbow Dash started to get up but was stopped by her sister.

“Save it for another time I’m having fun with you.”

Across the bar Cloud Chaser had noticed the mare with Rainbow Dash and Soarin and was waiting for her to look back at her and had positioned herself so the white mare could get a good look at her flank. She knew that Rainbow Dash had pointed her out to the girl which is what had originally drawn her attention to her. Now it was the time to wait for the game to start.

Stereophonics - Devil (if you want music for the “scene”)

Vinyl got up from the table and headed to the bathroom. On the way she looked at the bar and made eye contact with Cloud Chaser who gave her a cocky seductive smile and a wink. Vinyl couldn’t hold back and returned the wink and smile.

Cloud Chaser headed to the exit using her hips to hypnotize the girl, drawing her in like a fly to honey. As she reached the door she then looked back to make sure the mare was still paying attention to her and lifted her tail just barely keeping her marehood covered and exiting with another wink.

Vinyl bumped into somepony before finally getting her senses back and glanced back to the table to see if Octavia had noticed anything. Thankfully she hadn’t seemed to have seen anything and Vinyl continued on with her business but for some reason Cloud Chaser wouldn’t chase herself from her that night.

Vinyl returned to her seat after picking up a round of drinks for everyone. Octavia cuddled up to her but seemed to be holding on tighter than normal.

“You’re holding on a little tight babe. You okay?” Vinyl asked in a hushed tone to not gather everyones attention.

“I’m fine. I don’t know maybe I’m feeling a little insecure. This isn’t my type of crowd or place.” She whispered back to Vinyl.

“You have nothing to feel insecure about. Besides I only have eyes for you.” Vinyl replied before giving Octavia a kiss.

“Love you.” Octavia said and released her grip on Vinyl some but inside Octavia felt the lie sting her. She could feel Vinyl’s love for her being tested by that horse, Cloud Chaser, and a small part of her heart started to crack. She'd seen the look of lust that'd gone through Vinyl.

That night Octavia wasn't sure if it was her or Cloud Chaser that Vinyl made love too.

Author's Note

My apologies for the delay. I had a Muay Thai tournament coming up so I spent most of my free time training or working out. Any way it's an excuse and I shouldn't have put this off because I just needed to go over the chapter to flush out some things. Feed back is always welcome.