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

CHAPTER FOUR

New Lives

Back in the present:

Sweetie Belle woke with the sun peeking in the window.  She felt Diamond in her forelegs, Diamond’s forelegs around her.  Diamond’s head was resting against her chest and her own her chin lightly resting against the top her new wife’s head.  She had awakened like this before in the past, but this time it was different.  Diamond was now her wife, they could not be separated by a whim of their parents.  They had shared a night of love, it was not some act of weakness, giving in to lust.  It was the first night of their married life, their love finally consummated.

Diamond stirred, looked up into Sweetie’s eyes.

“I did not dream it!” She said in joy. “We are truly together, forever!”

“Yes, my darling,” said Sweetie, kissing Diamond lightly.

They kissed for a bit longer, but hunger drove them from their blissfulness.

They got up and showered together, kissing more than cleaning.  Then went down to the kitchen.  There was a note on the table stating that they were expected at a little café just a block away for brunch.

“Rarity thinks of everything,” said Diamond with a smile.

“You don’t know the half of it,” replied Sweetie.

At the café noted, Sweetie’s parents as well as Diamond’s were there along with Rarity and Applejack.  There was also Twilight and Bubbles Sparkle, Bubbles brother Dr. Time Turner Hooves, Bon-Bon and Lyra Heartstrings, Rainbow and Pinkie Dash.  And most surprisingly, Princess Luna.

As the newlyweds approached, Rainbow flew over to met them, she took them aside and mentioned something she had told Twilight years ago when she discovered that Twilight had been first sleeping with Bubbles.  It was how mares who have been overly stimulated ‘down there’ hold their tails out more than normal.  So if they did not want the common pony to know the of the ‘wild night of rutting’ in Rainbow’s words, that they just experienced, then they should think about how they held their tails.

Rainbow and the girls got a good laugh out of it.

The families had already ordered for them and the whole company enjoyed the meal together.  Princess Luna was very relaxed and did not stand for any formality.  They found out later that Luna had covered the bill.

After eating, the princess had something interesting to say.

“I have enjoyed myself immensely, as always, here in Ponyville.  I may just set up a summer palace here (which she later did).  But more importantly, the ponies here have become my closest friends, though they may not have thought themselves so.  Especially my sister’s apprentice and her wife.”

Twilight and Bubbles blushed in humility to be thought so by a princess.

“Last night I celebrated the Rituals of the Night in honor of the newlyweds, thanks to the assistance of Lyra, Bon-Bon and Time Turner.”

There were blushes from the three ponies mentioned.

The rest of the brunch was happy and boisterous.  A lot of kidding of the newlyweds and of the three ponies who had spent the night with the princess.  Even the princess doled out and accepted kidding.  Nopony, including Luna, could even imagine Celestia being so forward or casual.  But such is the nature of The Princess of the Night.

The brunch finished, the princess took her leave of everypony and flew off in her cart and the greater part of the group left to start their day, but not before congratulating the newlyweds.  This left Rarity and Applejack, Sweetie and Diamond to talk among themselves.

“So,” started Rarity.  “I would be greatly surprised as well as annoyed if you did not make full use of my gift this time.”

“It was greatly appreciated,” said Diamond. “We were so happy to see it.”

“And before you ask,” continued Sweetie Belle, “it was worth the wait.”

Rarity and A.J. smiled.

“We are so happy for you two,” said A.J. “we have watched y’all for the last several years, we are so proud of the level of maturity you have shown.  You have acted responsible beyond your years.  Apple Bloom has often said that she hopes that when she has a pony to love in her life, that she hopes that she will be as happy as you two.  And to know that you two are happy is a joy to all your family.”

“We know that we were young when love came to us.” Said Sweetie Belle, “but we trusted in it and put the other ahead of our self.  I think it worked.”

“I would say so,” said Rarity, “you have to remember that now that you are married, that does not release you from having to be mature and responsible.  You have to be more, that does not mean that you cannot be young and have fun.  Just keep your priority’s.  But Applejack and I don’t think that that would be any issue.”

Apple Bloom woke up late, she had partied late after Sweetie and Diamond left the reception.  She was happy that she had no place that she had to go this morning.  She had been invited to the brunch for the newlyweds, but she had declined in favor of sleep.  On a farm, the ability to sleep late was a luxury.  Even when she was staying with her mothers at the cottage, she still had chores at the farm and it was expected for her to fulfill them.  Now that she was out of school, more was expected from her.

Zecora was also expecting more from her now that she did not have any homework, from the school that is.  Zecora made sure that Apple Bloom had plenty of reading to do.  There were books and scrolls from her collection and suggested books from the library.  Plus aside from the lessons that she was giving, she had made sure of certain lessons from Twilight Sparkle as well.

The hardest part of her lessons with Zecora were that she was being required to not only learn the language of magic and the native language of the zebra tribes, but that she was also being required to speak in verse when she was with her mentor.  She had learned from the start that the reason for that was that it required her to truly think about what she wanted to say and not just open her mouth without thinking.  It was getting really hard because half of her lessons were now in zebra and she was required to speak it in verse as well.

Apple Bloom almost thought it would be easier to be back in school.  There, if she messed up an assignment, it did not have the possibility of blowing out the windows.

It was not like she did not enjoy her studies with Zecora, she was learning some cool things, she was in competition with Dinky Sparkle and Sweetie Belle and surprisingly, Scootaloo Dash.  Learning the shaman magic gave her an edge because she could understand the organic part involved with magic.

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon were the only friends that were not studying magic, Silver said she had enough to study to be a teacher and Diamond said that Sweetie Belle was magic enough for their household, but Sweetie would joke that Diamond happened to work another kind of magic when they were alone!

When Apple Bloom thought back on how much grief that Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon had given to the old Cutie Mark Crusaders, and then to think that not only were they best friends now, but that Diamond and Sweetie were deeply in love and married.  It was enough to make Apple Bloom believe that good things can truly happen.

Apple Bloom heard her mamas come in, it must be later than she thought, there was no way that the brunch was that short.

“Apple Bloom!” called A.J. from down stairs.  “We brought you some food, if you want to eat, scoot your boot!”

“Okay mama!” replied Apple Bloom just loud enough to be heard.

‘Mama’! Apple Bloom still marveled four years later at the fact that the pony she had thought for so long was her sister and best friend was in reality her mother, but still best friend.

She never held any resentment that she had been kept in the dark about this, she understood and for the most part agreed with the reasons.

It did not matter that she would probably never know who her father was, after all he was no more than an unwelcome and evil ‘sperm donor’.

What he really was, was a monster.  A monster that hurt an innocent little filly and left her in an orchard, violated, confused and pregnant to fend for herself.  Luckily her mother had the support of her granny and her brother to help her through.

Apple Bloom had put thought to what in life that made her.  She came to the conclusion that she was never the unexpected/unwanted child of a monster and a rape victim.  She was the proud daughter of a pony who’s honor, loyalty and honesty could never be questioned.  No, the fact that she did not know who her father was did not matter one bit.

In fact, she knew that if she ever met him, she would be tempted to use some of the darker things that Zecora was teaching on her.  Nopony hurts her family, especially her mother and lives comfortably afterwards.

Apple Bloom got up, washed her face and went down stairs and ate.  After thanking her moms for bringing her the food.  Apple Bloom went outside to do her deferred chores.  Outside she saw her mentor Zecora coming up the path.  Apple Bloom trotted joyfully to her teacher and gave the proper shaman greeting and ritual kisses on the cheeks.  Then the two exchanged genuine hugs.

                   “Apple Bloom my student, I am here to see;

If your mothers would kindly meet with me.” Asked Zecora, in zebra.

                  “They are inside, and I am sure you will see;

To meet with you, happy they will be.”  Replied Apple Bloom in zebra as well.

Apple Bloom led her teacher into the house and showed her to the front room and informed her that she would get Applejack and Rarity.

The two ponies were in the kitchen talking when Apple Bloom came in.

“Mama, Zecora is here asking to meet with the two of you,” informed Apple Bloom.

“We would be happy to meet with her Sugar Cube,” said Applejack.

“There is hot water on the stove,” said Rarity, “would you bring it and some tea in for her?”

“Sure thing mama.” Said Apple Bloom.

When Apple Bloom brought the tea in, she saw that the three were sitting around talking quietly.  Apple Bloom finished serving tea and started to sit.

“Apple Bloom, Darling,” said Rarity, “would you mind letting us talk.  Zecora is needing to talk to us alone about something.  Yes, it involves you but nothing to fret over.  So would you mind finishing your chores outside and we will call you when we are done.”

“Sure mama,” said Apple Bloom.

Apple Bloom then nodded in respect to her teacher and left the house.

It was several hours later when Applejack called Apple Bloom in for a late lunch.  When she came in, she noticed that Zecora had already left.  Lunch was on the table and for the most part everypony ate and spoke little.  Right now it was just Applejack, Rarity and Apple Bloom.  When they were done, Apple Bloom started to get up to go.

“Hold on Sugar Cube,” said A.J., “your mother and I need to talk to you.”

Apple Bloom sat back down and looked concerned.

“It is okay, Darling” said Rarity, “don’t worry.  As you know,  Zecora came by to talk to us.  She spent quite a bit of time singing your praises.  She said that you are a great student, you are learning everything she has been teaching you, and you are also learning everything Twilight Sparkle is teaching you as well.

According to her, we should be very proud of what you have accomplished.  And we are, Darling.”

“That was the only reason she visited?” asked Apple Bloom.

“No Sugar Cube,” said A.J., “she wanted us to know that for you to continue your studies, then there is something that you need to do.  It is something that has to be your decision alone.”

“What is that, mama?”

“Zecora says that for you to continue to learn, learn properly, you are going to have to move in with her to immerse yourself in your studies.” Said Rarity.

“We want you to know that we are so proud of you, how you have handled the changes over the last several years.  How you have taken to the studies that both Zecora and Twilight have given you.  We could think of nothing better to dedicate your life to than helping and healing others.”

“But what about you two and the farm,” said Apple Bloom, “I have chores, I have responsibilities!”

“Yes you do, Darling,” said Rarity, “but since Cousin Carmel moved back from Appleloosa, after the tragedy with Fluttershy, he has been enough help around here that he could cover for you.  For obvious reasons, he likes to stay busy.”

“Sugar Cube, we love you and we love having you with us.  If you feel your destiny is to work on the apple farm all your life, then we will support you.  But if you are truly meant for something else, something that your talents are causing you to excel in.  Then we are behind you as well.  Zecora said that the work will be hard and so the choice has to be one you freely make.”

“Will I not be able to see my family?” said Apple Bloom panicked.

“You will not be a prisoner,” said Rarity with a laugh, “it will be more like living at school.  And most advanced schools have you do that anyway.  But Zecora said it would not be easy at first.  She will have you speaking zebra all the time, and in verse.  Plus she will have chores for you, she said something about having to learn meditation and you will not be able to have very many personal items at first.”

“Sugar Cube,” said A.J., “we will stand behind you whatever you decide.  You have never done anything but make us proud.  And we don’t think you will ever do anything else.

Problem is, according to Zecora, she will need to get a decision from you by morning.  She said something about she could not teach you anything else without doing this.  So you go the next step, or your studies are over.  So she will be here early and you will have to give her an answer then.  You will leave with her or leave your studies.”

Apple Bloom looked shocked, she never imagined that her studies with Zecora would ever end, she did want to continue her studies.  She wanted to be the kind of pony that helped others.

But she loved her family also.  She had only found out that Applejack was really her mother just a little over four years ago.  It had been so nice to live as mother and daughter with her and Rarity.  But she also knew that growing up also means changes in your life.  Just look at Sweetie Bell and Diamond Tiara.

That alone made her smile.  To think that a pony that had made Sweetie’s life so miserable for so long was now married to, and madly in love with her.

If that was not a total change of lifestyle she could not think of what was.  Even when they were ‘playing house’ as Apple Bloom use to kid them while they were staying with Applejack, Rarity and herself, was not a true life change decision as getting married.  Apple Bloom thought about it some more.

It was exciting to think about learning some deeper mysteries of the shaman magic.  And she would be able to see her friends, and she doubted that Zecora would mistreat her.  Plus she was now an adult so she could walk away from anything at any time.

Since she had first started going over and hanging out with Zecora, she had wanted to learn from the zebra.  Now was her chance, Zecora was asking for her!

Apple Bloom did not need to think anymore.

It was early morning.  Apple Bloom was so excited and apprehensive that she could barely sleep.

Rarity and Applejack had got up extra early to make breakfast for Apple Bloom.  They were a little misty but proud that their daughter was going to be continuing her studies with Zecora and they wanted to see her off properly.  Zecora had told them that Apple Bloom could take some family photos and any one object to comfort her being away.  Like a teddy bear or favorite blanket.  These they had collected these the night before.

Now the three of them were eating an early breakfast, early for even a farm household.  Granny, Cousin Carmel, Big Mac and Cheerilee and their foal were still in bed.

“Well Sugar Cube,” said A.J., “you know that if you really don’t want to do this, you don’t have to.”

“I know mama,” said Apple Bloom, “but to tell the truth, I am kind of excited about this about as much as I am nervous.”

“We have no doubt that Zecora will treat you well,” said Rarity, “and your mother and I are so proud of you.  You have never disappointed us, we could not ask for a better daughter.  But I guess that you have to ‘leave the nest’ sometime.  Just remember that we will always be here for you.”

“Thanks mama,” said Apple Bloom.  “Ever since I found out that I have two mothers, I have tried to be a daughter that would be worthy of the love that you have given.”

“You have not disappointed.” Said A.J.

Then A.J. and Rarity got up and came over to Apple Bloom and gave her a big hug.  There were tears of pride in all their eyes.

Then came the knock at the door.

“She is here,” said A.J., “are you ready?”

“Yes mama,” answered Apple Bloom, “I guess I am.”

Rarity levitated Apple Bloom’s saddle bag to her.  The two mothers gave her a kiss, then she went to the door.  Opened it and there stood Zecora smiling.

Apple Bloom and Zecora greeted each other in zebra and gave formal kisses on the cheeks.

Then Zecora said in pony so the others could understand;

                  “Apple Bloom my student, I am here to see;

If you are ready to come with me.”

Then addressing Applejack and Rarity;

                  “Apple Bloom will be cared for, this I can tell;

Like a daughter she will be treated by me quite well.”

“We have no doubt of that,” said Applejack. “We look forward to hearing how she will be progressing.”

Zecora smiled and nodded, then she spoke to Apple Bloom one word in zebra.  Now that she was the accepted master, it was a command and not a request;

                  “Come.”

Zecora turned and started to walk away,  Apple Bloom quickly kissed her mothers again and trotted off after Zecora.

Applejack  just stood in the door, a tear rolled down her cheek.

“Darling,” asked Rarity, “are you alright?”

“For so long, I regrettably hid that she was my daughter,” said A.J. “I have loved the last four years, being able to be her mother.  Now she is going off to her new life.  I am so proud, but sad at the same time.”

“Honey,” said Rarity, “she will always be our daughter.”

Applejack turned and faced her wife.  She then gave a very passionate kiss.

“We have had an early breakfast.  We can start our chores early,” said Applejack.

“Or we can go back to our room, and I can remind you what your tongue is for,” said Rarity.

“Won’t you be late getting to your shop?” asked A.J. not really seriously.

“I have an employee now.  I am the boss, I make my own time.” Said Rarity with a large smile.

“She hasn’t started yet,” kidded A.J.

“It is the principle that counts!” laughed Rarity.

“Then why are we standing here talking?” asked A.J.

“By the way, Darling,” said Rarity, as they were walking toward the stair, “where did you put your lasso?”

“Ho! Doggies!” was A.J.’s only reply.

It was not very long after, Rarity’s four legs were tied (not very securely) to the bed posts, and she was wearing A.J.’s hat.  Applejack was down between her hind legs, her marehood spread by A.J.’s hoofs.  Applejack always marveled how the pink of the inside of her marehood stood out against the white of her coat.  Her clit was there erect from the stimulation of A.J.’s tongue.  By the pumping of her hips, A.J. could tell that Rarity was close.  In fact, Rarity turned her head, buried her face in the pillow and let out a scream.

When she could tell that the orgasm had passed, A.J. moved up to kiss her wife.

“That was awesome as always my love,” said Rarity, breathing heavily.  “I sure have trained you well.”

“My pleasure,” was A.J.’s reply between kisses.

“Okay, Darling,” said Rarity, “we need to get going, untie me please.”

“No can do, Sugar Cube,” said A.J. with a devious smile.

Rarity looked confused, until she saw A.J. move up, then she squatted down with her knees on either side of Rarity’s head.  She then lowered herself with her marehood just at Rarity’s muzzle.

“I think it is your turn,” said A.J. grasping the headboard.

A.J. lowered herself just the little remaining space, while Rarity ravenously worked her tongue in her wife’s marehood.  Suddenly she playfully nipped at the sensitive inner lips.

“Hey!” exclaimed A.J., “do I need to get the spurs?”

Rarity just giggled;

“Ride ‘em cowpony!”