The Derpy I Know And Love 4 or And The Children Shall Lead

CHAPTER TEN

Party!

The Graduation All Night Party was ever more special that the Graduation Dance.  At the dance, they were still under the eyes of the school authority.  Here they were still under the watchful eyes of the Apples, but the feeling was more at ease.

There were wonderful treats that only the Apple Family could produce.  It was a fantastic party!

The more bashful and less adventurous who weld back at the official dance, were more incline to try to hold the hoof of their date.  Most of whom wondered what took them so long.  There were still a brave few who stole a kiss to two and got away with it.

Diamond and Sweetie would watch the couples with their feeble attempts at romance.  Often they would look at each other and comment, ‘Amateurs!’ But they had dignity enough not to demonstrate the correct methods among their peers.  They had each other and their families fully accepted both their relationship and their pledge that they would not go further than kissing, at least not too much past.

Pinkie made sure that there were lively games going most of the night.

Vinyl Scratch played all the most popular music.  There was some songs thrown in for the enjoyment of the older chaperons.  But she purposely limited the slow songs until near the end of the party.  Not so much for fear of amorous side effects, but to keep the energy level up.  But there were some thrown in for good measure.  Sweetie and Diamond were so happy when one started.  They did notice that here, the ponies were more likely to dance these slow ones, even the ponies who were too timid to at the official dance.

Once again, Diamond and Sweetie delighted in the feeling of their partner close and warm.  They knew that this is the feeling that they wanted to feel forever.  But they knew that it would be some time before they could actually be married, they realized that a year would be too soon.

Both of their parents were there to oversee the party, along with Rarity and Applejack.  Sweetie and Diamond had talked with each other and they had a proposition for their families.

They got their parents and Rarity and A.J. to one side to ask.

“Mom, dad, sis, Applejack,” said Sweetie Belle, “Mr. and Mrs. Rich, we have a question we would like to ask.”

“You know that we love each other very much,” continued Diamond, “we know we are not old enough to marry yet.”

“Yes, and…” said Filthy.

“We don’t want to sneak around like we did in the past, we want you to be able to trust us,” said Sweetie Belle, “and we want to let you know that we swear that we will never go past kissing until we are older and married, if that is what happens.  We promise this no matter what you answer is.  But we would like to have your permission to stay with each other from time to time.”

“We totally respect whatever decision you make.  And promise whatever you say we honor,” Said Diamond.

“You two have been respectful and reserved.” Said Filthy, “I think that we could respect your word until proven otherwise.  What do you think, Magnum?”

“I think that I wish there were more kids out there who were as open and trustworthy.  I would have no problem with them staying with each other.  At least they would be where they could be monitored,” replied Magnum.

“What do you think ladies?” asked Filthy.

“I am proud that they had the nerve to approach us with this,” said Nouveau.  “They could have just been deceitful and went about with stories of ‘sleepovers’ and did whatever unsupervised.  I applaud their honesty.”

“And I would not mind an extra daughter around the home.  If they do hangout at our homes, then they should be expected to behave as part of the family, chores and all,” said Pearl.  “I think that is where they are headed anyway.  And we have all summer to test this.”

“I agree,” said Rarity, “I think we should put them to work to earn their keep.  If they want to live like adults, then they need to act like adults.”

The girls thought they would burst, they never expected it to be this easy.

“But!” interjected Filthy, “if we find that the trust is broken, all agreements are off.  And you both will be under extreme scrutiny until you are out of school and on your own.”

Then Filthy smiled and added, “But I don’t think it would ever come to that.”

“Enough of this ‘grown up’ stuff tonight,” said A.J. “just enjoy this, your party, for now.  Maybe we can all meet tomorrow for dinner and talk about how we would work this.”

All agreed to this and the girls enjoyed the rest of the night feeling like they were in heaven.  They had the party, they had the backing of their parents and they had each other.

EPILOG FOR PART ONE

High School

Diamond Tiara and Sweetie Belle continued to grow deeper in love.  They did not get married the next year, they decided to wait until the end of High School.

Their herculean control of their sex drive lasted the following four years.  They had decided that if they would be getting married, they would save that special gift of their virginity as a wedding night gift to each other.

That did not stop them from some exploring.  However, they did not cross the line, but they did dance on the ragged edge.  Their parents had come to trust their control so much that they trusted them to sleepover without the worry of them going too far overboard.

Their friends totally supported and respected their relationship, and even looked to them as an example of how to behave in a relationship and not to rush the important things.

With their exposure to each other’s family, they were accepted as members before the actual nuptials.  It also became an inspiration for their life’s work.

Scootaloo Dash reaped the rewards of being the daughter of the greatest flyer in Equestria.  She was the captain of Ponyville High School’s flying race team four years straight, plus they had the great fortune that her mother, Rainbow helped to coach.  Scootaloo led the school to four Equestria High School championships, beating out each time the perennial champions, Cloudsdale High.

There was an added bonus, with Pinkie having broken the unicorn magic barrier, Scootaloo was taught some magic that made her life easier, like levitation.  She was so good that Twilight Sparkle decided to give her magic lessons along with Dinky and Sweetie Belle.

Silver Spoon continued to be the best friend to everypony.  Her compassion and spirit was influential to those around her.  Her relationship with Shady Daze continued at a much lower level than Diamond and Sweetie’s.  But it did last.  Shady was a fun colt to be with and was very attentive to her and her friend’s needs.  He proved to be a gentlepony and good friend.  Plus Silver found him ‘very easy on the eyes’.

Apple Bloom continued to learn the family business.  Zecora still mentored Apple Bloom as an apprentice, the zebra told her that with her connection to the earth, would assist her with her understanding of the magic of nature.  She was told by her teacher that if she stayed serious in her studies under her, she would be an exceptional shaman.

Dinky Sparkle proved to be a bit of an enigma, she was quiet and reserved, more than any of her other friends.  But her mother, Twilight, found that this filly had the potential to be a great unicorn.  Bubbles attributed it to Shooting Star’s blood and Twilight’s guidance.  Had it been discovered sooner, she would have went to Celestia’s School For Gifted Unicorns.  The princess was consulted about this, but Twilight was told that the school could not train her daughter any better than Twilight could.  This was to prove important in the future.

Their friendship grew stronger and stronger.  There was to be great joy, and heartbreak as well.  They did not realize what this was training them for something special.  What fate had in store was something they never expected.

All this we will see in part two: Passing the Torch.