Twilight Sparkle was in bliss as she caught her marefriend between her hooves. Lavender fur was pressed against creamy yellow fur in the dimly lighted room. Sweat trickled down both Twilight and Fluttershy's bodies as they thrusted against each other. Twilight rubbed her marehood against Fluttershy's clit; both ponies trembling as pleasure filled their bodies, amongst cries muffled by Twilight pressing her muzzle against Fluttershy's chest, feeling the pegasus heavy breathing with every movement, while Fluttershy panted and bit her lip, calling Twilight's name between strings of quiet moans.
However, in the background of Twilight's mind, despite being in the middle of an ecstasy-induced bliss as they rode on the waves of release, a bothersome thought fought its entry to her main consciousness.
With a loud, final cry, they climaxed. Their crotches and hind legs were completely soaked with the mixture of both of their juices. Fluttershy slowly opened her eyes, looking at her lover's face. Rising her head slightly, she nuzzled Twilight, sending another spasm through the unicorn's body as it was caught in the pegasus' gentle embrace. Attracting Twilight towards her, she kissed the unicorn, not with lust and hunger, but with softness and love. Twilight closed her eyes, letting herself be drawn into the kiss, deepening her embrace with Fluttershy, until they both separated.
"Should we sleep now, my love?"
Twilight's ears perked up at the sound of Fluttershy's voice calling out to her, in a low, but lovely tone. Still riding on their orgasm, and enthralled by her lover's proximity, the weak nagging voice at the bottom of her mind vanished into nothingness, as she sought a comfortable position to lie next to her beloved pegasus.
"Good night, honey," whispered Twilight in the darkness.
"Good night, my Twilight," answered Fluttershy, letting herself fall into an enchanted sleep with her special somepony.
The sweet scent invaded Twilight's nostrils, making her writhe around in her bed. It grew stronger, until she finally opened her eyes. Tossing the covers aside, she rose to sit in her bed and wipe her eyes, noticing finally the smell of breakfast coming from downstairs. Leaving the bed, she trotted over to the bathroom, to the sound of her stomach rumbling, and washed her face, followed by a brief brushing of her mane and tail, as per routine.
She descended the stairs towards the kitchen room, where Spike was sitting at the table, playing with a fork between his fingers, while Fluttershy had her back to her, watching over the lit stove. Spike looked over to her, and his expression changed.
"Hey, Twilight! Good morning!" He waved over to her, smiling.
"Good morning, Spike. Bored?" Twilight asked as she made her way towards the table, taking a seat next to the baby dragon.
He shrugged. "A bit, but I'll always have library tasks. Besides, Fluttershy's breakfasts are delicious!"
The pegasus turned to bring a plate of jewel showered pancakes into the table, leaving it in front of Spike. A small smile appeared on her lips.
"You're too sweet, Spike." She turned back to bring another plate to the table.
"Well, it's true!" He attacked his pancakes immediately while Fluttershy put a plate in front of Twilight, replacing the jewels with sweet honey.
The unicorn licked her lips and looked at Fluttershy, her eyes shining. "Thanks, love!"
Fluttershy blushed, reaching over the table to kiss Twilight's forehead. "You're welcome."
Breakfast transpired uneventfully, as the three ate in a calm silence. Fluttershy was the first one to finish her meal, and take her dish off to the sink.
"Spike, can I bother you with the dishwashing? I've got to go and check on my animal friends." The pegasus threw an apologetic smile towards him, which he dismissed with a wave of his hand.
"No problem, Fluttershy! It's the least I can do for this breakfast you've given us."
Fluttershy turned around the table and gave an affectionate nuzzle to the dragon, who blushed, picking up his plate and beginning to wash the dishes. She then made her way next to Twilight, and gave her a small peck on the lips. "I'll see you later, then."
Twilight nodded, smiling, and watched Fluttershy leave through the door, hearing her hoofsteps going down the stairs and through the main library until the sound of the door closing behind her was heard. She then returned to her breakfast, finishing it, levitating the plate towards the pile Spike was washing.
"Thank you, Spike. I'm going to take a shower now."
The unicorn left the kitchen, heading towards the bathroom. She locked the door behind herself and entered the shower. The running warm water soon fully woke her up. Under the stream soaking her, memories of the past night rushed through her head. She stood under the water that kept running while her mind worked at full speed. The feeling of Fluttershy's skin against her. The beating of their entwined hearts as they shared themselves with each other. The look on her lover's eyes as they gazed at each other.
Twilight was sure none of that had changed since she had begun dating Fluttershy, both in their public relationship as well as in their private one. Yet her mind could not help but give her the sensation that something was missing. She bit her lip, looking at the wall in front of her. A sudden knock on the bathroom's door startled her, bringing her out of her meditation. Spike's voice resounded across the room, with a hint of concern mixed to it.
"Twilight? It's been half an hour since you've got into that shower. Are you ok?"
She shook her head, cutting the water flow with her magic. "Sure, Spike. I let myself get lost in thought. I'll get out right away."
"Oook... I'll be in the library if you need me." Spike's voice made it clear he wasn't convinced at all. But the sound of his steps going away left Twilight free to liberate a sigh. Grabbing a towel, she dried herself, stepping out of the bathroom and descending through the stairs towards the main room, where Spike dusted the shelves. She went straight ahead to a shelf she had come to be really familiar with, picking up several books she had already read.
The secret of the happy couples.
One plus One is Two
Another magic
"No, no, no and no... Argh!" Twilight closed another book, with excessive force, and put it on top of the pile of books she had already scanned through. "All these already helped me through quite a lot, but I don't feel the answer I'm looking for it's here..."
"Are you talking about Fluttershy?" asked Spike, coming over to where she stood; looking over her shoulder to the books she had piled up. "Maybe you should try asking somepony about it. Books don't have relationships, after all."
She lifted her head, blinking, and looked to her assistant, who bore a self-sufficient smile in his face. "You're right, Spike. And I know the perfect pony to help me get through this."
"You're welcome, boss." He turned his back to her, following his task of cleaning the shelves. Twilight returned her books to their respective places, and, after giving a hug to Spike, trotted out of the library.
Her trek through a busy mid-morning Ponyville covered by the clouds of the weather team, scheduled for a rainy evening, led her to the Carousel Boutique. She knocked on the door of the ornate building. A melodic voice answered the call. "Just a moment, please!" From the outside, Twilight heard the sound of things being shuffled around. After almost a minute, the door opened, and Rarity showed up. Her mane and tail, though not quite disheveled, weren't as groomed as her usual style, and a couple of bags were starting to form behind her eyes, hidden behind her red work glasses. Her smile was still wide as she looked at her visitor.
"Twilight, dear! It's wonderful to see you here, though we normally don't see each other this early. What do I owe to this visit?" She beamed towards her friend, passing a hoof through her mane.
Twilight smiled weakly. "Sorry, Rarity. Am I interrupting anything? I can come back later."
"Nonsense, Twilight. I have been working on an important order from a Fillydelphia client, but I can, no, I need to take some time off. So please come in." Before she could say anything, Twilight found herself grabbed by Rarity's hooves and dragged to the inside of the Boutique. The door closed behind her and Rarity led her all the way towards her kitchen. They sat at the small table in the middle of it.
"Sorry about this, dear, but this it's the only room that is not a mess right now. Would you like something?" said Rarity, cleaning the table with a wet cloth.
"A juice will be fine, if you have it, thank you." Twilight looked around the kitchen, which looked no different than the somewhat organized mess that was the workroom, but decided not to comment on it. A glass of a greenish juice was put in front of her by Rarity; she looked to the other unicorn with a questioning glance.
"Oh, this is a new juice I discovered in Canterlot. It's a mix of vegetable juices, and it's been helping me with these days of hard work. You should taste it; it's healthier than all that coffee you drink."
Twilight levitated the glass towards her and took a sip out of it. The beverage was icy cold, and a somewhat bitter taste was left when she downed it. She looked once again at Rarity, not bothering to hide her dissatisfaction.
"I know, dear. But would you take another sip? Come on, try it, please." Rarity threw her the look she managed so well.
"Fine, I'll taste it, but keep that look away from me, you're not deceiving me with it."
Rarity smiled sheepishly while Twilight drank another sip. This time, a refreshing sensation invaded her as she drank, waking her up even more than before. When she looked down, she saw the glass had become empty. Rarity smiled broadly, lifting the glass. "I'll serve you more, dear. I knew you'd like it, I'll tell you where I got it later. But tell me, what's the matter?"
"Well..." Twilight looked for the words inside of her. Rarity sat patiently in front of her. "It's been eight months since Fluttershy and I began dating... And it has been a wonderful time, even with the days we have had disagreements. And, well... can you promise you won't talk with anyone about this?"
"I Pinkie Promise, dear," said Rarity, making the custom movements for the promise. Twilight nodded, drinking out of her glass. "Well, it's about our intimate life..."
Rarity's ears perked up and her eyes opened widely. She immediately regained her composure, though in her eyes there was still a shine. "Are you having problems?"
Twilight's ears fell down and she looked down at the table, her cheeks burning crimson.
"Well, it's not that we're having problems... We're reasonably fine, I think, though there are times I don't know what she's thinking. But I feel there's something lacking. According to all the books I've read, and what I've talked about with you and the other girls, everything should be fine. But the feeling that there is something missing hits me when I am less expecting it, and despite all the research I've done, I can't find an answer about it. I don't know what to do."
Rarity nodded quietly, and then looked straight to Twilight. "Haven't you talked to Fluttershy about this?"
Twilight shifted uneasy into her chair. "I know I should, but I know that she'll tell me there's no problem, you know how she is. I really want to sort this out."
Biting lightly on her lip, Rarity looked pensively at Twilight. "I still think you've got to talk this through, but so be it. You say you find something lacking in your relationship and you don't know what it is?" Twilight nodded silently.
The white unicorn took off her red rimmed glasses with her magic, putting them aside in the table. "Sometimes, ponies, despite loving their couples dearly, begin to find themselves anxious, dissatisfied with how their lives are being lived, in some, or all aspects, including sexuality. It's rather tragic, but most ponies don't know how to deal with this, be it for fear, shyness, indifference or other causes, leading them to take the wrong actions in trying to deal with their problems. This is why some ponies cheat on their couples, and also why relationships end badly. I'm glad you talked to me, Twilight."
Rarity stopped her speech, drinking from her glass. "There are, however, healthier ways of addressing these issues. Some of them might be a little... unconventional, for some ponies' mentalities, but they have proven effective with whoever has dared to try them. I have talked about this with acquaintances of mine, and know they strongly support it."
"What would those methods include?" asked Twilight, caution in her voice, eyeing Rarity with insecurity reflected on her gaze.
"Music," answered Rarity simply. The look on Twilight's face changed to a perplexed one.
"Music?" repeated the lavender unicorn, dumbfounded.
"That is right, dear. Music it's an element that some ponies like to use to enhance their private moments. Some are content with having it come from a record, but some find that playing it live accentuates the... feelings."
Twilight raised an eyebrow. "Playing it live? But that means..."
A silent nod came from Rarity. Twilight could feel herself boiling at the implications. Rarity nodded in silence at Twilight's understanding.
"It's a matter of mutual understanding between the couple. Not all manage to get through this; some back out before attempting it, and some find that it made things worse when … a mix appears."
Twilight bit her lip nervously, shaking her head. "Why would somepony even think of that?!
A smile graced Rarity's face again, as she took a sip from her drink. Her clear blue eyes shone with sparkles when she looked again at her friend. "The key to happiness is not the same one for everypony, Twilight Sparkle. Who knows what it may be for you."
Twilight considered this for a bit. "What kind of pony would perform in these kind of situations?"
Rarity breathed in, filling her chest with air, puffing it, before answering. "In Canterlot, obviously, given the high quantity of talented musicians, there's a couple of them what are willing to take on these performances, as well as ponies who partake on it. I will not go into any further details, as this does not concern us, and you'll probably not find it proper. On the other hoof, here in Ponyville it's a bit harder, of course. But I know there is a pony who takes on these endeavors, and I've been told she is completely professional about it, besides charming."
"And who's that?" asked Twilight, not bothering to hide the curiosity in her voice.
"Lyra Heartstrings," answered Rarity matter-of-factly, followed by Twilight's jaw dropping.
"That candy obsessed unicorn? Really?" Twilight composed herself, unable to give credit to Rarity's words.
"I know she's a bit... strange, but you know she's a very talented musician; she's a colleague of Octavia," answered Rarity calmly.
Twilight frowned. "Yes, I've heard her play a couple of times. She's really good, but I'd never imagined... Still, I'm not entirely sure about this. I think it's better if I talk it over with Fluttershy first," said Twilight, following with a sigh. "Thanks for the tip, Rarity."
"It's my pleasure, darling, and that seems the most sensible path, if you ask me."
They shelved the topic away for the rest of their meeting, chatting about different things, until the sunlight suddenly filtering in from the window made Rarity look out of it, seeing the sun almost reaching its zenith. "Well, Twilight, it has been quite to spend this time with you, but I'm afraid I must continue working. Please do keep me informed on how things are going, all right?"
Twilight nodded, rising from her chair. "Will do, Rarity. Thanks again for listening to me. I'll keep you informed. Bye."
The trot back to the library was slow, as Twilight had even more questions without answers that the ones she had when heading for the Boutique; her mind flying away caused her to crash into several ponies along the way, ending with her having a horn-door meeting. She lifted her aching head to find herself finally at home. As she raised a hoof to open the door, however, her mind kicked into overdrive. She turned around and galloped away from the Library.
Bon Bon's Super Sweets was located almost on the other side of town. It was a business almost as popular as Sugarcube Corner for ponies that loved confections, especially as Bon Bon focused less on pastry and more on small treats of different flavors, and it was the favorite place for one certain Lyra Heartstrings. Twilight ran at full speed across town, intent on finding the eccentric musician.
She panted as she stopped finally in front of the famous candy shop, which, given the hour of the day, was full of ponies pressing for Bon Bon's delicacies. The cream colored mare was busy behind her counter, attending her rush hour customers. Twilight checked between the crowds of colorful ponies, among which there wasn't a single mint green hair coat visible. She sighed, sitting on her haunches to regain her breath. A couple of minutes passed while she witnessed the crowd thinning, when a pony sat next to her. Turning her head, she saw the face of a smiling Lyra Heartstrings next to her.
"Hey, Twilight! How are you doing? Are you waiting for the crowd to disperse? Me too! It's so boring to have to wait! But Bon Bon's candies are surely worth it. I can only wait."
The musician unicorn turned her attention to the busy shop, unaware of Twilight's glare falling upon her. Only a sky piercing scream turned her attention back to the other unicorn, as well as that of Bon Bon and her customers.
"LYRA!"