Chapter 22: Dining out with rivals

The weekend that I was somewhat dreading was finally here. Today was the day I had promised to take Luna, Twilight and Trixie out for dinner, which I could tell deep down in my gut was going to be a goddamn nightmare... Trixie and Twilight at the same table, let alone in the same room together was going to be...

It was going to go hell in a hand basket really, really fast.

I was just finishing up putting on my going out suit when Luna came up behind me, wrapping me in a tight squeeze. She knew I was nervous about the whole thing. This was my first time really on a real date, and it was with my wife and two mares who wanted to be part of our love train...

Seriously, back home I got no girls. Here? I was on a date with three of them... I guess you can see why I stayed here. The girls may look different, but they're still girls.

"Thou hath nothing to fear." Luna whispered in my ear, nuzzling into my back. "You are going to do just fine. And I thank thee for trying herding. I was unsure about it before as well."

I turned and put a finger under Luna's chin, bringing her face to mine. "Oh? Why were you unsure about it. You seemed just fine with it to me." I pointed out. Luna let out a long sigh.

"Well, we were unsure because I came from a time when having more than one spouse was illegal. And, after what happened with us, Shining, and Cadence, I thought it best that we explore this new horizon. Together." She placed her hoof on my cheek, stroking it gently.

It was such a loving gesture. I let out a happy sigh as I pushed into it. Luna was right. Together, we'd overcome our previous misconceptions and enter a new world. A world that apparently gives me more vagina... Can't complain in the slightest, really.

"Well, as long as you're by my side. And remember, no pony will ever take your place in my heart. It belongs solely to you." I couldn't help but chuckle at the cute blush Luna got. She looked away as her cheeks burned brightly.

"We hath been together for a few months, yet you still know how to send my heart aflutter." She said, hugging me. "Now, we have reservations for eight, and it is already seven-thirty. I think it is time for us to leave."

I let go of Luna and went back to the mirror, making sure I was immaculate. Hair? Combed and gelled into a cool style. Facial hair? Styled to perfection. Suit? Not a wrinkle or hair in sight. Shoes? Shined and ready.

I turned back and took in a deep breath, hoping to calm my rapid heartbeat. I was scared of what would happen tonight, but I knew with Luna by my side, it would all be okay. I was obviously fretting for nothing. I already knew Twilight liked me, but Trixie? She said she was interested, but she was so arrogant! I didn't know what to expect from her in person, but I had my hopes that she'd behave.

I had the strongest feeling those hopes would be horribly dashed...

*taptaptap, taptaptap, taptaptap*

Luna groaned in exasperation and glared at me from across the table. "Must you do that with your fingers? Yes, they are very intricate appendages! We get it! The incessant noise is driving us up the wall!" Luna fell onto the table, clutching her head.

"I'm sorry!" I groaned, falling back into the booth. "I get so nervous when waiting for something important! What's taking them so long?"

Luna shook her head. "Dear? Tis only seven-fifty. We still have ten minutes before the date is set to begin! Now, sit there like a good little colt, and if I hear you tapping your fingers again, I shall take them away."

I instantly pulled my hands off the table and put them underneath me. I knew when Luna was being serious, and she was being serious. And I knew with her magic, she could remove my fingers and other choice appendages. Best not tempt fate.

"Hey Luna! Nathan."

Thank god for Twilight's timely arrival. I turned to see her standing next to our table. She was wearing a simple blue dress, which looked lovely on her. Her hair was done in slight curls, and she wore long chained, golden earrings. Her eyes also had a very thin layer of eyeliner and mascara on them, giving the orbs a more sultry look that I just loved in the little nerdy Librarian. I had a thing for nerds... very hot pony nerds.

"Hey! It's the lavender wonder!" I cheered, bringing her in for a hug which she eagerly embraced. I let her go and stood, allowing her access to the inside of the booth. Now, we just had to wait for-

"Trixie is sorry she's late. After all, she had quite the show to do last night."

I could literally feel the tension to my left from Twilight, who slowly turned to the voice. I turned as well and was met by quite the sight. Trixie was wearing a beautiful red, sequent dress, which hugged her curves perfectly. She also was wearing a fine layer of eye liner and lipstick, which I had to admit made her look amazing.

I smiled and held out my hand. "So, you must be Trixie. It's a pleasure to meet you finally." Trixie grinned and placed a hoof in my hand, shaking.

"And a pleasure to meet you, Prince. Hmm... But, you're quite formal. With what Trixie has heard from Princess Luna, I was expecting you to be a bit more fun." She pouted a bit, scooting up next to me. I could feel Twilight scoot closer to me as Luna gave me a wicked smile from across the table.

"I think he's fine the way he is..." Twilight muttered. As soon as Trixie herd the voice, it was like a primal switch was just activated. She literally began to snarl like a rabid dog.

"Sparkle?! What is she doing here? What is the meaning of this?!" Trixie nearly shrieked, glaring across from me at Twilight, who glared right back.

"Well, I was also asked to be a part of this herd. Why you're here I'll never understand..." Twilight stuck out her tongue, making Trixie guffaw.

"Why, you- Keep acting like that and you won't be in this herd for long!" Trixie threatened, glaring. Twilight glared back just as intense.

"Nathan and I are friends! He would never kick me out! Isn't that right?" She said, wrapping her forelegs around my left arm. I gulped and chuckled awkwardly. Seriously, we were two minutes in and it was already threats and playing favorites.

"U-Um, no I-"

Then Trixie wrapped around my right arm. "Oh, please! He couldn't take his eyes of Trixie's body when she walked in!" Trixie boasted, scooting herself up against me, pressing her curves to my waist. "Give it time, and we're sure he'll chose Trixie over you!"

Twilight pulled me closer to her. Yup, here comes the human tug-o-war.

"Yeah? Fat chance! What makes you think that?" Twilight asked, rubbing my arm a bit roughly in her anger. Trixie giggled seductively and stroked my thigh, pulling me closer to her. That stiffened my body right the fuck up.

"Oh, well let's just say this isn't Trixie's first rodeo. At least she has an idea of how to... please a stallion." She whispered, smiling seductively.

Okay, as much as I liked two women fighting over me, I needed some space. So, I decided to do the one thing that most men do in a situation like this.

"I'm gonna go to the bar. Anyone want something to drink? Water, beer... vodka... scotch?" I asked. Luna shook her head, as did Twilight, but Trixie took that as a challenge as well.

"Trixie will have a dirty martini... Extra dirty." She said, flashing a glance at Twilight, who nearly growled again as she quickly changed her mind.

"I'll have some rum. Bring the bottle." She said, glaring back at Trixie. Alright, so this rivalry could make things a bit fun. I scooted out of the booth, as did Luna. We both made for the bar in the center of the restaurant, out of ear shot from my two dates.

I fell to the counter, groaning. If I had known this would happen, I probably would have said no to the group date. I thought Twilight would behave herself, and I knew Trixie would instigate... This was all becoming one big cluster fuck.

"So," Luna began, sitting at the bar with me as I ordered what was requested. "What dost thou think of your date so far? They are quite..."

"Competitive? Why, yes they are. I would consider bailing from this train wreck of a date, but that would be rude... Luna, can I ask you something?"

Luna placed her hoof in my hand, squeezing it lightly. "Of course, dear. Thou may ask us whatever you wish." She said in that caring, motherly voice I loved so much.

"Did... Did you know Twilight and Trixie were... fierce rivals when you asked both of them to join our herd?" I asked. Luna couldn't have known they were. I mean, if what I heard from Cadence was true about her being a recluse, then she' would have never-

"Why, yes I did."

-known...

I just sat there for a moment, staring at Luna as she gave me that knowing smile. Seriously, she knew and she thought putting them, not just in the same city as each other, but in the same herd, was a smart idea?!

"Then... why did you-"

"Easy." Luna said, interrupting me. "These two mares are similar in so many ways. One being their love for learning. Trixie may not be the most... chivalrous mare out there, but her intentions mean well, although many ponies interpret it in another way. She is simply a lonely mare who wishes to not be lonely anymore. Twilight was once the same, if the stories from Tia are anything to go by. I will say this though. I know what I am doing, and you need to trust me. Alright?"

I looked back at the table, surprised those two weren't throttling each other. They were giving each other the intense stare down though... Pretty scary when I saw the looks on their faces.

I turned back to Luna and sighed, accepting her request. "Well, as they say, with age comes wisdom... I trust you with everything, so my answer is... yes, I'll trust you. So... what's expected to happen after the date?"

Luna giggled and looked back at the mares, who were still locked in an ultimate stare down. "Well, if this keeps up, anything you have ever desired... and more." That got me to really think what jealous, egotistical mares could do when presented with the same stallion. It would be a variable of who's the best to him, which means all the cards are on the table.

One thing was certain, tonight would see the absolute destruction of my genitalia...

The bartender came back with everything I ordered. I gave him a good tip and Luna and I returned to the awaiting Hell storm. I placed all the requested items on the table and scooted back in between Twilight and Trixie. Trixie simply chugged her drink, giggling happily to herself, while Twilight slowly wrapped herself around my arm, shakily pouring a glass of rum with her magic. I heard the sniffle escape her and instantly got into caring boyfriend mode.

"Hey, are you okay?" I asked. Twilight refused to say a word. She just scooted closer to me, resting her head on my shoulder. Okay, this wasn't going well. I turned to Trixie, who still wore her smug grin. "What did you say?"

Trixie turned to me, still smiling. "Petty arguments and insults were thrown about, and somepony came out on top. We cannot help it if others do not know how to play the game."

I probably scared the shit out of her when I smashed my fist on the table. Shit, I think I scared the entire restaurant. Everything went still as all eyes locked on me.

"What. Did. You. Say?" I asked again, slowly. I was seriously questioning why I was giving her a chance in the first place. I thought Trixie could change, but I guess I was wrong...

Trixie stuck up her nose. "Trixie only said that Sparkle here would never know how to please a stallion. And a mare who has sex for the first time always loses their first stallion. It's only fact."

I turned to Twilight, who squeezed my arm tighter, looking straight down at the floor. I brought a hand to her cheek, turning her face towards me. I could see the tears begin to glisten in her eyes as she ran over the fear in her head; the fear that I would dump her because she was a virgin. Time to alleviate said fears.

"Twilight? Do you think I would ever leave you high and dry because you're a virgin?" I asked. Twilight shuffled a bit, but didn't answer. "The answer is no. Let me tell you a little something about myself; I came from a world where ponies aren't intelligent, don't talk, and are just a bit creep looking. Here, I find out they're intelligent, speak very fluently, and are as cute as a button." I tapped Twilight's nose, making a small, itty bitty smile form on her lips. "I'm married to one, had... my share of indiscretions with a few others, and am now herding. Would someone like that ever dump someone else because they're simply a virgin?"

Twilight sniffled as her smile grew exponentially. "N-No... No you wouldn't!" She threw her forelegs around me and held me tight, making the restaurant erupt into a flurry of awes and claps. I turned back to Trixie, who looked a bit irked. Ugh, I now had to make things right with her. I didn't want to have one, or either, of them angry at me. I wanted this to work. For Luna's sake.

"Trixie? Can you please, please, for my sake, try and get along with Twilight? Please! You both are sweet, smart, funny, drop dead gorgeous mares and I want this all to work out between us. Could you apologize? For me?"

Trixie's mouth hung limp as she stared at Twilight, me, then Luna. Luna was being unusually quiet over there. I'm pretty sure most of this was a test to see how I'd react to this situation. So far, I think I was doing just fine... Although with Luna, one could never really tell what she had planned.

"I-" Trixie began, looking back to Twilight. "Ugh... Fine. Trixie is... sorry for upsetting you." She groaned, levitating Twilight's bottle of rum and filling her glass with it. Apparently this night was going to be just super funtastic... I grabbed the bottle next from Trixie and poured a drink myself.

Let the festivities begin...

"Ugh... My fucking head... What happened last night?" My body felt like it had been taken apart and put together awkwardly. I opened my eyes, much to my frazzled brain's chagrin. I was in mine and Luna's room, and I was quite thankful that somepony had tinted the skylight. The sun was about halfway in the sky, so it was around 11:30-12:00. I guess it was time to get up painfully.

"Hmm... Luna? You 'wake?" I grumbled, turning over to where my wife was usually asleep. I had expected with 100% certainty to see Luna there, snoring away, but what I got was a pretty sobering wake up call.

There, sleeping soundly and actually snuggling one another, was Twilight and Trixie, both with happy smiles on their faces. Both of their fur was matted, their manes and tails a mess, and they were sticky with dried sweat. I checked myself over and-

Yup, I was butt naked, covered in sweat, and a few... other choice fluids. I had sex with Twilight and Trixie. Most likely at the same exact time. I decided to get a few answers as to what happened last night.

As I was about to wake up Twilight, the bedroom doors slowly creaked open. I could see Luna poking her nose in as she whispered over to me.

"Art thou awake? It's twelve o'clock." She said low so as to not upset any hangover headaches or wake anypony up.

I nodded, then realizing she couldn't see it, spoke up. "Yeah. I'm up." I whispered back. Luna sighed and entered the room, smiling at the scene.

"Well, somepony certainly was busy last night! Tell us, were they enjoyable?" Luna asked as she hopped into the bed beside me, making me groan in pain. "Oops. Sorry..."

"Is alright..." I grumbled. "And, I don't remember a thing about last night... You didn't drink... as far as my knowledge go. Can you... illuminate me one how the fuck this happened?" I asked, gesturing to the two cuddling rivals.

Luna chuckled and reclined in the bed against me. "Be warned; tis a tale of tomfoolery, hijinks and debauchery. Dost thou still wish to hear it?" She warned, raising a brow. I smiled and reclined in the bed, resting my hands behind my head smugly.

"You kidding me? Those are my favorite kinds of stories! I wanna know what went down with this clown." I laughed, silencing myself when I remembered the two sleeping beauties.

Luna sighed. "Well, thou art a clown... Alright. So, it all began after you three started drinking..."

Author's Note

Oh shit! Cliff hanger of the century! God, I love doing this. ;)
It's nothing personal, I just have to leave a cliff hanger so I can have more fun with the story. But, after next chapter things get serious. *Serious face* Everypony, make sure you put on your serious hats, otherwise I won't be able to take you seriously.
But, yes, there will be more Twilight/Trixie hijinks in the next chapter. Don't think their fighting ends with just a simple 'I'm sorry'... I think it might end in makeout, but who knows. And, I'm sorry I'm not getting these out when I said, but I've been so busy with work and whatnot. FedEx Ground will kill all those who enter. Seriously, I've had a cough for a month since I started working there. If I die of mesothelioma, then you will all know who to blame. But, I'm rambling now. See you on sunday. <3