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", "writing": "It all started with what seemed like a beautiful winter morning. The sky was as clear as a diamond and the wind sent puffs of snowflakes dancing along the town’s roads. Winter had come strongly but fairly and for every cold day they had there was twice as many chances to get warm later on. Twilight herself always proudly said that keeping the same level of traffic in the winter compared to the summer was the true test of a town’s resources and planning and if that was true then Ponyville was truly on its way to being one of the best.\n\nStarlight never did like the cold that much. While Canterlot was built on the top of a high mountain, the sun always shone so strongly around that area that they never had to worry about intense winters. Down here in Ponyville she trotted through the pure white treats bundled up like the most precious of packages. Fluffy hats, thick scarves and extra long socks were but a few of the pieces of clothing keeping her cozy. \n\nHeading down to the south end of the market roads she stopped and brought out the letter she had received just that morning. Reading it over once more she reminded herself that she needed to go pick up Rarity and then head down to the clothing store for the gala dresses to be fitted. It sure sounded like a nice way to spend an afternoon and getting a discount on such a classy outfit is never a bad thing either! \n\nGoing down the market roads she waved good day to a pair that were talking on a bench. They waved back and she continued on along the many lit up store fronts. The market streets still left her feeling anxious but with many more now indoors it at least made it much easier to get around. There were even a few foals making snow ponies along the streets and she never got to see that kind of joyful behavior in Canterlot. \n\nGoing all the way down to Rarity’s store she peeked through the frosty glass to find the lights out and nobody around despite the sign clearing saying it was open. While she knew it was rude to intrude the situation did seem a little strange to Starlight and so she slipped inside to find that the central heating was at least on. She almost purred contentedly at the feeling. While she could never trust the idea of a powergrid and all that lightning buzzing around in the walls the very concept of hot flooring and cozy rooms all year round was beautiful. \n\n“Hello?” Starlight called out as she quietly trotted further into the dark room. Looking around the display cases all the masterful accessories were still locked in place so nothing bad must have happened. “Maybe she overslept?” She muttered. \n\nGoing into the back rooms Starlight found the lights to be off as well. Using her horn she caused a small orb of light to form and follow above her. To be polite, she headed up the stairs quietly as to not wake anypony up if they were maybe sick or needed the extra rest. As the stairs curved around Starlight found a flicker of light in the darkness, a crack of it coming from underneath a doorway that stood at the end of a neat corridor. Relieved that there was somepony home she trotted over and flung open the door without a care only to get a full on sight of Rarity burying her face into Fluttershy’s fluffy lion like mane. Her hips rose and fell with rhythmic smacks as she buried an exceptionally well endowed replica of a stallion’s pride straight to the hilt. Over and over again. The pair were simply insatiable. Starlight stood in shock as the two copulating mares did not notice her. They were lost to each other and Rarity was not holding anything back as she pushed her pegasis lover harder and harder into the creaking bed. Backing out Starlight politely closed the door with a click and turned tail. \n\nTrotting awkwardly down the road she headed straight for Cashmere Comb’s clothing store. \n\n“Oh hey Starlight, you are looking a tad tomato today.” Rainbow dash commented as Starlight wobbled inside. “Might want to put on less layers if they are that cozy, you look like you are starting to boil over!” She added with a smirk. \n\n“Good morning Starlight.” Twilight greeted as she came out from behind several rows of dresses. “Have you seen Rarity? I thought you were the one to go get her.” \n\n“She is busy.” Starlight snapped as she took her hat and scarf off. \n\n“Uh huh. Well, any ideas for what kind of dress you want? Cashmere is quite trendy.”\n\n“Cashmere Combs? I thought that he gave up fashion after Manehatten ruined his business.” Starlight spoke out loud as she recalled a few things she had read in the papers. Looking over the designs though she could not believe it. The options were wall to wall and each article of clothing had this same air of minimalistic charm. Running her hoof over one she found the material soft enough but stronger than most other fabrics she had felt. “How could this have failed in such a fashionable city?” She asked herself. \n\n“Not in style apparently. Most cities prefer complex and heavy layered outfits.” Twilight explained. \n\n“Well I know I would prefer to get this all over with so I can go read at home. Where is Cashmere?” Starlight asked as she looked around.\n\n“I’m pretty sure he was in the dressing rooms but that was a while ago.” Rainbow pointed out. \n\n“Maybe he is stuck?” Starlight suggested as she trotted over to the dressing room doors. Grabbing the handle with her magic she gave it a sharp tug. The door opened with a click to show it was not even locked. Starlight stood as pale and frozen as a statue as she saw for the second time a lurid scene. Pinkie simply stood up right leaning against the side wall of small dressing room as the tailor quite energetically gave it to her. The sheer mess already splattered across the floor told the others that this was not the first round either. \n\n“Woops, sorry girls I missed breakfast and you know how hungry I can get.” Pinkie joked with a wide smile. \n\n“Oh Pinkie.” Twilight stated as she averted her eyes but still laughed alongside Rainbow. \n\n“Well we are here for a ‘private fitting’ after all.” Rainbow then added causing them all, even the tailor who was in the middle of fucking the young pink mare, to laugh all the harder. Starlight however was not laughing. She was pale and slowly backing for the door when it made a ding. In complete horror she found Fluttershy with a wing around Rarity blocking the doorway. \n\n“Sorry we are late.” Rarity spoke up.\n\n“It’s perfect fine, we are just waiting for Pinkie to finish up herself.” Twilight added with a nod to the dressing room. “Did you two enjoy yourselves?” \n\n“It was most pleasurable…” Rarity quietly admitted causing Twilight to grin widely. \n\n“I knew you two were a thing! Congrats, I am so happy to see you out enjoying yourself.” Twilight said with a clap of her hooves. \n\n“Yeh, good stuff Rares. It can be difficult to admit what you… like.” Rainbow added with a slight blush across her blue fur.\n\n“It is nothing serious. We share many similarities in upbringing and while we both have a long sexual history we are both new to mares.” Rarity explained causing the others to nod understandingly. Starlight however was shaking. Fluttershy locked eyes with her and a small smirk formed. Slowly she extended her tongue and drew a long lick across Rarity before giving Starlight a wink. She knew that Starlight had seen them… She was… Starlight’s head began to spin. \n\n“I am sorry.” Starlight called out before violently throwing up all over the floor. A dead quiet fell over the room and Twilight stood jaw hanging as Starlight started crying. Before anything could be said she teleported away. \n\n“Was it something I said?” Rarity asked looking ashamed.\n\n“No no.” Fluttershy cooed as she held Rarity tighter. \n\n“I think it is about time we give her the talk.” Twilight sighed as she looked over to Pinkie cleaning up Cashmere with her mouth. “I think you should go do it. You helped most of us become more comfortable after all.” Pinkie nodded understandingly.\n\n“Hey y’all… What, what is going on here?” Applejack asked as she walked in to find Fluttershy hugging Rarity with the occasional kiss, Pinkie straight up blowing the tailor in an open dressing room as Twilight sat nearby and the huge mess on the carpet only added to the scene. “Or do I not want to ask?” \n\nPinkie was the first to get her measurements and give some ideas for the dress design. Once done she adjusted her thick boots and headed out into the snow in search of Starlight. Pinkie knew from past experiences that Starlight never teleported a long distance and anypony would go somewhere they find safe or comforting. Knowing that she went straight towards the riverside houses. Giving a wave to a pair of ponies getting frisky on a bench she passed along side the many shop fronts and down towards the town square. A smile graced her as she saw a pair of young ponies being nervous and romantic, no doubt the first time asking each other out on a date. Ponyville was always full of life and romance, even in the depths of the night, even in the coldest of winter mornings and she wanted Starlight to enjoy that just as much as she did. \n\nReaching Starlight’s home however she did not find anypony around. Knocking on the doors, peering through the windows, Pinkie found all the lights to be off and nobody in sight. Looking down the street she noticed several snowy hoof prints that led from the back of the home and away into the back alleyways. Following them Pinkie found that they swerved left and right and moved from one house to another as if completely lost, or drunk. The snowy hoof prints continued to trace up down and all around the town until they finally stopped at a small inn on the north east side of the river. The Salty Saddle.\n\nIt had been a while since Pinkie had last been inside this old inn. Despite the age it had been rebuilt at one point due to a fire and the town had spared no expense at making sure it kept the rustic and lived in charm. A great fireplace crackled and sent a waft of charcoal through the air. This mixed with the scents of ponies enjoying roasted seasonal vegetables and heart seasoned soups beautifully. Laughter could be heard of all ages and the small patter of foals running around on the thick carpet. The Cherry Pie might be one of the greatest features of Ponyville but the Salty Saddle was simply wholesome and much more friendly to families and the teenage crowds. By filling both ends of the population’s needs they never had to fight for business either. \n\n“Afternoon.” An older gentleman greeted Pinkie with the tip of the hat. “Is the grindstone a turning by any chance?” He asked politely. \n\n“Not on this hour.” Pinkie replied with a small shake of her head. \n\n“Ah many pardons. Do enjoy yourself miss.” He replied in turn with a small bow of the head. \n\nKnocking the snow off her boots Pinkie trotted up to the bar and tapped her hoof a few times on the weathered mahogany bar top. Within a moment a cheery looking older unicorn mare appeared with a notebook floating just behind her. \n\n“Hey Mrs Spurs.” Pinkie said as she looked around the room. \n\n“Pinkie deary oh it has been a while. I do hope you are good.” \n\n“Been quite the busy year, very… Fun.” Pinkie admitted with a telling smile but soon dropped it. “I am looking for Starlight, a purple unicorn that came from Canterlot ages ago. She is not the type I expected to be around here.” \n\n“Starlight… Starlight… Oh yeh, she is around the back with her third milkshake of the night.” \n\n“Milkshakes, that is Starlight alright.” Pinkie sighed as she saw the humor in this whole thing. “Get me whatever Starlight has been having.” Pinkie ordered before reaching into her boot and placing a shiny white bit down on the bar. “Keep the change.” \n\nWith that Pinkie got up and headed around the central bar. Heading right she entered into the main dining room like area before heading further down to where smaller tables sat. On the furthest side of the bar, right in the back of the building, sat Starlight sipping on something that looked like a day’s worth of sugar and cream stuffed into a huge glass. Taking a seat on a stool next to her Pinkie did not say anything at first. The air between them did not feel awkward and yet Pinkie could almost taste a faint tension. \n\nNot a word was passed apart from a thank you from Pinkie once her order had arrived. Taking a sip of the bizarre looking mix she found it to be almost like liquid ice cream with small chunks of white chocolate floating around. Delicious to be fair even if it lacked the bite her own exotic drinks normally had. Taking the cherry on top she threw it into her mouth and looked to Starlight. \n\n“I am sorry.” Pinkie admitted at last. \n\n“Don’t be. I don’t want you to be sorry.” Starlight replied causing Pinkie to do a double take. She sighed and finished the last of the icey milkshake. “How long have I been in Ponyville so far?” \n\n“About three quarters of a year.” Pinkie answered honestly. \n\n“And in that time I have done nothing but hide in my house and spy on others to write up friendship reports for Celestia…” Starlight spoke. She glanced Pinkie’s way and clearly wanted to say more but the words were difficult.\n\n“Come on, it is time we had a talk.” Pinkie said as she got up and took the still full glass with her. Starlight hesitated for a second but started to follow. Just before they left Pinkie dropped her milkshake on a table where a bored looking filly was waiting for food. Her smile was bright and Pinkie gave her a small wave goodbye in return. \n\nThe wind had died down and the sun had been up long enough that it had started to get a touch warmer but the snow was still quite thick. Starlight followed closely behind Pinkie as she left the inn and started to trot down the road in silence. The pink mare walked up and down the town with ears turning and eyes scanning but every time she got arrived somewhere she would just listen and start to walk again. \n\n“Where are we going?” Starlight asked now curious to what she was up to.\n\n“You will see.” Pinkie simply replied as she crossed the north river and headed down the market row towards the town square. She headed west from here eventually ended up at the north east side of town, the Ponyville lake. Despite the name it was more of a park and the water feature itself was artificial. Despite being right next to the markets and many bigger shops as well the area felt completely tranquil.\n\nTaking a quick look around Pinkie sat herself down on a snow free bench that stood under a wide tree. Starlight looked around herself but could not tell why she wanted to talk here of all places. Sitting down the bench was oddly not as cold as she was expecting either. \n\n“What now?” Starlight asked. \n\n“I find taking a walk and getting some fresh air helps clear the head. You think you can tell me what you wanted to say before?” Pinkie asked back with that permanent small smile hiding what she truly thought. “Just breathe and take your time.” \n\n“I have not grown an inch.” Starlight admitted after taking a lung full of frozen air. “Fluttershy has been going to Twilight’s classes and has grown close with Rarity for example. The pair of them have done so much in the time I have been here. Same with you and Twilight. You two are always so busy helping everypony else.” \n\n“You want to help us more?” Pinkie asked. \n\n“No, well yes but not just that… I want to grow up. The reason I did not want your apology is because you did nothing wrong. Ponies flirt, they love, they um, you know. It is normal and everypony in this entire town does it. Except me.” Starlight explained. \n\n“No, you are not the only one.” Pinkie replied. “Equestria is dying Starlight. Falling apart one piece at a time.” \n\n“What do you mean?” Starlight asked shocked by the claim. \n\n“The reason, Starlight, that we all follow Twilight is because we have seen the worst of this country and the best that ponies can be. There is peace but no unity. Freedom but no protection. The same ponies that can not handle flirting or sex are the same ones that would sell a pony to a dragon as food.” Pinkie spoke sharply and while Starlight found it harsh she dared not argue. There was a truth to her words and her eyes burned with a strength that Starlight could not hope to overcome. \n\n“And that is why she does not like me?” \n\n“Partly. Twilight is complicated but not perfect, you should talk to her yourself if you want to kiss and make up.” Pinkie explained with a bob to her head. “Now, if you want to grow up then I know the first step to that.” \n\n“Do tell, I never want a repeat of how I acted before.” \n\n“Are you sure?”\n\n“Absolutely, I will do anything.”\n\n“Then I want you to listen and tell me what you notice about this park.” \n\nStarlight was confused at first. She had not seen anypony around the entire time and she did not hear a single thing either. Looking to Pinkie she was just sitting comfortably watching her with a warm and welcoming gaze. Turning her attention to the park around her Starlight looked everywhere, from the icles on the trees to the frozen lake and back again but she could not see some key to her maturity. Well, Pinkie did say listen more than look after all. Closing her eyes she listened hard for whatever magical noise adult ponies are supposed to hear. Seconds ticked on but nothing came.\n\n“I don’t hear a thing, Pinkie.” Starlight finally said with a sigh. \n\n“Then why are you shaking?” It was a simple question but one that took her by surprise Her hooves were indeed shaking, a cold sweat ran down her muzzle. Even her heartbeat was heavy. “Take your time, I did not know you were suffering this much.” Pinkie then added as she placed a comforting hoof on her shoulder. \n\nSuffering. That word stuck with Starlight. Suffering from what? Why was she shaking, why did she feel so hot and frustrated and… She finally realized. There was plenty to hear going on but her sheltered ears refused to accept reality. She felt sick but this time was determined to keep pushing forward. She focused on that noise, that small noise that only grew louder. She knew exactly what it was because she had heard it so many times before. \n\n“O-ok I hear it.” She quietly admitted to which Pinkie surprised her with a hug. \n\n“See, it is fine. Nopony is going to get mad at you, you are not in trouble.” Pinkie whispered into her ear as she rubbed her back. “When you feel like you are ready, just tell me what the noise is. Any words you want.” \n\n“You know, I get it.” Starlight began to talk. “I am Celestia’s star pupil. I have studied every field of magic and many of the alchemic. I know enough to realize that I am on the verge of a panic attack, and yet, despite every attempt to rationalize what is going on, I find myself unable to help myself.” She sighed and returned the hug to Pinkie. “I don’t remember what caused this. Something when I was young or subtle changes over my life, no doubt an interesting thing to study.” She gently pushed Pinkie out of the hug before looking up at the clear sky above. “Two ponies are having sex.” \n\n“There you go. First step is the hardest but now you are aware that such things are happening you can start dealing with them instead of letting them pile up on top of you.”\n\n“That sounds like something Twilight would say.” \n\n“Ah well, she did help me become a teacher.” \n\n“A what?” Starlight snapped her head down from the sky in surprise. \n\n“Cherry Pie has three main functions. Entertainment in the form of the Entree theatre, services as in the natural gardens and many open rooms and education. Have you been given the talk yet?” \n\n“Oh I knew that was coming but yes I have actually.” \n\n“What did it include?” \n\n“Biological processes, naming conventions and estrus prevention.” Starlight listed and Pinkie had to bite her lip to stop herself from laughing out loud. It worked but Starlight still noticed. “What?” \n\n“Do you know how to date? Did they teach you how to attract someone you like? Do you know how to kiss or how to not hurt your partner when the time comes? Starlight, darling, do you even have the slightest idea of how your own body works or the things it likes?” Pinkie asked unable to not chuckle a bit. \n\n“Oh…” She whispered with wide eyes. \n\n“That is a few things the Cherry Pie teaches. Confidence, practical knowledge and how to have fun with it. I mean fuck, can you imagine if every pony in Equestria reacted to these things with the same panic and fear as you do?”\n\n“They do though, don’t they...” Starlight spoke out loud. She shook her head and pulled the thick scarf off her neck to get some more cold air. She finally understood. “The reason you flirt with me is because you were trying to get me to loosen up, not to mock me! I have been hiding in my house for months because the entire town is alive with confident and normal ponies doing things like um dating and kissing right?” \n\n“Exactly and I will say you have been one of the most difficult to educate, we were getting kind of worried but this kind of thing has to be your choice to fix.” Pinkie stated with a wave to her hoof. “Keep your eyes and ears open, everything else will come in time.” \n\nStarlight felt light. A lifetime of tension and fears had finally left her body and while some of the demons still remained deep inside of her she could finally feel confident to take them on. It started to snow across the park and the wind had made a return too but was quite gentle. Starlight normally disliked the cold but right now she found it to be simply refreshing. It made her feel so full of life. \n\nPinkie and Starlight both sat watching the park for some time. It might have been winter but there were still plenty of ponies going one way or another and Starlight was seeing most of them in a whole new light. One pair in particular she could not help but watch as they talked and trotted across the park as happy as could be. \n\n“They are dating?” Starlight asked Pinkie. \n\n“Yep. Not sure how serious it is though.” She replied with a nod towards them. \n\n“Yeh, I mean I can see it too. Like, they are cute together but the guy is more interested in her back half I feel than the front… Hmm b-but then again she is, like, letting him be interested. She is um, inviting him?” Starlight commented with a nod towards a pair of foals playing around in the snow. \n\n“Nice.” Pinkie added with a nod. \n\n“I feel a bit hot but better, am I an adult now?” Starlight asked in jest.\n\n“You sure are.” Pinkie replied as she pulled a small out a tiny wood and gold flask from one of her boots. “Muzzle tov.” She then added as she handed to Starlight. Embracing her new adulthood she confidently took a swig before violently coughing it back up into the snow. Pinkie could not help but laugh as Starlight crammed snow into her mouth to get rid of the taste. \n\nReturning to the clothing store they found a new kind of chaos going on. Fluttershy was standing on top of a pile of clothing hissing at Cashmere while Twilight and Applejack were both trying to shout something at her. Starlight could not quite tell what. Cashmere and Rarity both were digging around rack after rack of dress options but they could not decide on anything. Starlight broke a wide grin and trotted over to the racks. Magically sorting through them she took up a shorter black dress before casting a teleportation spell to place it on Fluttershy. She paused instantly and seemingly melted into it. \n\n“How did you do that?!” Twilight called out in surprise. \n\n“I remembered a few things from all the friendship reports I have been sending. Fluttershy is a strong mare that has never worn clothing before so going for a heavy material that has a lot of freedom of movement would be the best. And I figure black for stealth?” She explained. Fluttershy in turn gave a confirming noise that nobody had ever heard a pony make before. “Personally, I wanted something traditional with several stars in the design.”\n\n“I think I have something in mind. I would give a discount for helping out but you sort of ruined my carpet.” Cashmere replied causing Starlight to blush. “Come, lets get your measurements.” \n\n“You know. I think I learned a lot today and while I will need to work out how to put any of it into reports I am sure this is only the start of my time in Ponyville.” Starlight thought to herself as she stood getting every inch of her body looked at from Cashmere. “Celestia will surely be proud of me for taking such big steps.” \n", "writing_bbcode_parsed": "It all started with what seemed like a beautiful winter morning. The sky was as clear as a diamond and the wind sent puffs of snowflakes dancing along the town’s roads. Winter had come strongly but fairly and for every cold day they had there was twice as many chances to get warm later on. Twilight herself always proudly said that keeping the same level of traffic in the winter compared to the summer was the true test of a town’s resources and planning and if that was true then Ponyville was truly on its way to being one of the best.

Starlight never did like the cold that much. While Canterlot was built on the top of a high mountain, the sun always shone so strongly around that area that they never had to worry about intense winters. Down here in Ponyville she trotted through the pure white treats bundled up like the most precious of packages. Fluffy hats, thick scarves and extra long socks were but a few of the pieces of clothing keeping her cozy.

Heading down to the south end of the market roads she stopped and brought out the letter she had received just that morning. Reading it over once more she reminded herself that she needed to go pick up Rarity and then head down to the clothing store for the gala dresses to be fitted. It sure sounded like a nice way to spend an afternoon and getting a discount on such a classy outfit is never a bad thing either!

Going down the market roads she waved good day to a pair that were talking on a bench. They waved back and she continued on along the many lit up store fronts. The market streets still left her feeling anxious but with many more now indoors it at least made it much easier to get around. There were even a few foals making snow ponies along the streets and she never got to see that kind of joyful behavior in Canterlot.

Going all the way down to Rarity’s store she peeked through the frosty glass to find the lights out and nobody around despite the sign clearing saying it was open. While she knew it was rude to intrude the situation did seem a little strange to Starlight and so she slipped inside to find that the central heating was at least on. She almost purred contentedly at the feeling. While she could never trust the idea of a powergrid and all that lightning buzzing around in the walls the very concept of hot flooring and cozy rooms all year round was beautiful.

“Hello?” Starlight called out as she quietly trotted further into the dark room. Looking around the display cases all the masterful accessories were still locked in place so nothing bad must have happened. “Maybe she overslept?” She muttered.

Going into the back rooms Starlight found the lights to be off as well. Using her horn she caused a small orb of light to form and follow above her. To be polite, she headed up the stairs quietly as to not wake anypony up if they were maybe sick or needed the extra rest. As the stairs curved around Starlight found a flicker of light in the darkness, a crack of it coming from underneath a doorway that stood at the end of a neat corridor. Relieved that there was somepony home she trotted over and flung open the door without a care only to get a full on sight of Rarity burying her face into Fluttershy’s fluffy lion like mane. Her hips rose and fell with rhythmic smacks as she buried an exceptionally well endowed replica of a stallion’s pride straight to the hilt. Over and over again. The pair were simply insatiable. Starlight stood in shock as the two copulating mares did not notice her. They were lost to each other and Rarity was not holding anything back as she pushed her pegasis lover harder and harder into the creaking bed. Backing out Starlight politely closed the door with a click and turned tail.  

Trotting awkwardly down the road she headed straight for Cashmere Comb’s clothing store.

“Oh hey Starlight, you are looking a tad tomato today.” Rainbow dash commented as Starlight wobbled inside. “Might want to put on less layers if they are that cozy, you look like you are starting to boil over!” She added with a smirk.

“Good morning Starlight.” Twilight greeted as she came out from behind several rows of dresses. “Have you seen Rarity? I thought you were the one to go get her.”

“She is busy.” Starlight snapped as she took her hat and scarf off.

“Uh huh. Well, any ideas for what kind of dress you want? Cashmere is quite trendy.”

“Cashmere Combs? I thought that he gave up fashion after Manehatten ruined his business.” Starlight spoke out loud as she recalled a few things she had read in the papers. Looking over the designs though she could not believe it. The options were wall to wall and each article of clothing had this same air of minimalistic charm. Running her hoof over one she found the material soft enough but stronger than most other fabrics she had felt. “How could this have failed in such a fashionable city?” She asked herself.

“Not in style apparently. Most cities prefer complex and heavy layered outfits.” Twilight explained.

“Well I know I would prefer to get this all over with so I can go read at home. Where is Cashmere?” Starlight asked as she looked around.

“I’m pretty sure he was in the dressing rooms but that was a while ago.” Rainbow pointed out.

“Maybe he is stuck?” Starlight suggested as she trotted over to the dressing room doors. Grabbing the handle with her magic she gave it a sharp tug. The door opened with a click to show it was not even locked. Starlight stood as pale and frozen as a statue as she saw for the second time a lurid scene. Pinkie simply stood up right leaning against the side wall of small dressing room as the tailor quite energetically gave it to her. The sheer mess already splattered across the floor told the others that this was not the first round either.

“Woops, sorry girls I missed breakfast and you know how hungry I can get.” Pinkie joked with a wide smile.

“Oh Pinkie.” Twilight stated as she averted her eyes but still laughed alongside Rainbow.

“Well we are here for a ‘private fitting’ after all.” Rainbow then added causing them all, even the tailor who was in the middle of fucking the young pink mare, to laugh all the harder. Starlight however was not laughing. She was pale and slowly backing for the door when it made a ding. In complete horror she found Fluttershy with a wing around Rarity blocking the doorway.

“Sorry we are late.” Rarity spoke up.

“It’s perfect fine, we are just waiting for Pinkie to finish up herself.” Twilight added with a nod to the dressing room. “Did you two enjoy yourselves?”

“It was most pleasurable…” Rarity quietly admitted causing Twilight to grin widely.

“I knew you two were a thing! Congrats, I am so happy to see you out enjoying yourself.” Twilight said with a clap of her hooves.

“Yeh, good stuff Rares. It can be difficult to admit what you… like.” Rainbow added with a slight blush across her blue fur.

“It is nothing serious. We share many similarities in upbringing and while we both have a long sexual history we are both new to mares.” Rarity explained causing the others to nod understandingly. Starlight however was shaking. Fluttershy locked eyes with her and a small smirk formed. Slowly she extended her tongue and drew a long lick across Rarity before giving Starlight a wink. She knew that Starlight had seen them… She was… Starlight’s head began to spin.

“I am sorry.” Starlight called out before violently throwing up all over the floor. A dead quiet fell over the room and Twilight stood jaw hanging as Starlight started crying. Before anything could be said she teleported away.

“Was it something I said?” Rarity asked looking ashamed.

“No no.” Fluttershy cooed as she held Rarity tighter.

“I think it is about time we give her the talk.” Twilight sighed as she looked over to Pinkie cleaning up Cashmere with her mouth. “I think you should go do it. You helped most of us become more comfortable after all.” Pinkie nodded understandingly.

“Hey y’all… What, what is going on here?” Applejack asked as she walked in to find Fluttershy hugging Rarity with the occasional kiss, Pinkie straight up blowing the tailor in an open dressing room as Twilight sat nearby and the huge mess on the carpet only added to the scene. “Or do I not want to ask?”

Pinkie was the first to get her measurements and give some ideas for the dress design. Once done she adjusted her thick boots and headed out into the snow in search of Starlight. Pinkie knew from past experiences that Starlight never teleported a long distance and anypony would go somewhere they find safe or comforting. Knowing that she went straight towards the riverside houses. Giving a wave to a pair of ponies getting frisky on a bench she passed along side the many shop fronts and down towards the town square. A smile graced her as she saw a pair of young ponies being nervous and romantic, no doubt the first time asking each other out on a date. Ponyville was always full of life and romance, even in the depths of the night, even in the coldest of winter mornings and she wanted Starlight to enjoy that just as much as she did.

Reaching Starlight’s home however she did not find anypony around. Knocking on the doors, peering through the windows, Pinkie found all the lights to be off and nobody in sight. Looking down the street she noticed several snowy hoof prints that led from the back of the home and away into the back alleyways. Following them Pinkie found that they swerved left and right and moved from one house to another as if completely lost, or drunk. The snowy hoof prints continued to trace up down and all around the town until they finally stopped at a small inn on the north east side of the river. The Salty Saddle.

It had been a while since Pinkie had last been inside this old inn. Despite the age it had been rebuilt at one point due to a fire and the town had spared no expense at making sure it kept the rustic and lived in charm. A great fireplace crackled and sent a waft of charcoal through the air. This mixed with the scents of ponies enjoying roasted seasonal vegetables and heart seasoned soups beautifully. Laughter could be heard of all ages and the small patter of foals running around on the thick carpet. The Cherry Pie might be one of the greatest features of Ponyville but the Salty Saddle was simply wholesome and much more friendly to families and the teenage crowds. By filling both ends of the population’s needs they never had to fight for business either.

“Afternoon.” An older gentleman greeted Pinkie with the tip of the hat. “Is the grindstone a turning by any chance?” He asked politely.

“Not on this hour.” Pinkie replied with a small shake of her head.

“Ah many pardons. Do enjoy yourself miss.” He replied in turn with a small bow of the head.

Knocking the snow off her boots Pinkie trotted up to the bar and tapped her hoof a few times on the weathered mahogany bar top. Within a moment a cheery looking older unicorn mare appeared with a notebook floating just behind her.

“Hey Mrs Spurs.” Pinkie said as she looked around the room.

“Pinkie deary oh it has been a while. I do hope you are good.”

“Been quite the busy year, very… Fun.” Pinkie admitted with a telling smile but soon dropped it. “I am looking for Starlight, a purple unicorn that came from Canterlot ages ago. She is not the type I expected to be around here.”

“Starlight… Starlight… Oh yeh, she is around the back with her third milkshake of the night.”

“Milkshakes, that is Starlight alright.” Pinkie sighed as she saw the humor in this whole thing. “Get me whatever Starlight has been having.” Pinkie ordered before reaching into her boot and placing a shiny white bit down on the bar. “Keep the change.”

With that Pinkie got up and headed around the central bar. Heading right she entered into the main dining room like area before heading further down to where smaller tables sat. On the furthest side of the bar, right in the back of the building, sat Starlight sipping on something that looked like a day’s worth of sugar and cream stuffed into a huge glass. Taking a seat on a stool next to her Pinkie did not say anything at first. The air between them did not feel awkward and yet Pinkie could almost taste a faint tension.

Not a word was passed apart from a thank you from Pinkie once her order had arrived. Taking a sip of the bizarre looking mix she found it to be almost like liquid ice cream with small chunks of white chocolate floating around. Delicious to be fair even if it lacked the bite her own exotic drinks normally had. Taking the cherry on top she threw it into her mouth and looked to Starlight.

“I am sorry.” Pinkie admitted at last.

“Don’t be. I don’t want you to be sorry.” Starlight replied causing Pinkie to do a double take. She sighed and finished the last of the icey milkshake. “How long have I been in Ponyville so far?”

“About three quarters of a year.” Pinkie answered honestly.

“And in that time I have done nothing but hide in my house and spy on others to write up friendship reports for Celestia…” Starlight spoke. She glanced Pinkie’s way and clearly wanted to say more but the words were difficult.

“Come on, it is time we had a talk.” Pinkie said as she got up and took the still full glass with her. Starlight hesitated for a second but started to follow. Just before they left Pinkie dropped her milkshake on a table where a bored looking filly was waiting for food. Her smile was bright and Pinkie gave her a small wave goodbye in return.

The wind had died down and the sun had been up long enough that it had started to get a touch warmer but the snow was still quite thick. Starlight followed closely behind Pinkie as she left the inn and started to trot down the road in silence. The pink mare walked up and down the town with ears turning and eyes scanning but every time she got arrived somewhere she would just listen and start to walk again.

“Where are we going?” Starlight asked now curious to what she was up to.

“You will see.” Pinkie simply replied as she crossed the north river and headed down the market row towards the town square. She headed west from here eventually ended up at the north east side of town, the Ponyville lake. Despite the name it was more of a park and the water feature itself was artificial. Despite being right next to the markets and many bigger shops as well the area felt completely tranquil.

Taking a quick look around Pinkie sat herself down on a snow free bench that stood under a wide tree. Starlight looked around herself but could not tell why she wanted to talk here of all places. Sitting down the bench was oddly not as cold as she was expecting either.

“What now?” Starlight asked.

“I find taking a walk and getting some fresh air helps clear the head. You think you can tell me what you wanted to say before?” Pinkie asked back with that permanent small smile hiding what she truly thought. “Just breathe and take your time.”

“I have not grown an inch.” Starlight admitted after taking a lung full of frozen air. “Fluttershy has been going to Twilight’s classes and has grown close with Rarity for example. The pair of them have done so much in the time I have been here. Same with you and Twilight. You two are always so busy helping everypony else.”

“You want to help us more?” Pinkie asked.

“No, well yes but not just that… I want to grow up. The reason I did not want your apology is because you did nothing wrong. Ponies flirt, they love, they um, you know. It is normal and everypony in this entire town does it. Except me.” Starlight explained.

“No, you are not the only one.” Pinkie replied. “Equestria is dying Starlight. Falling apart one piece at a time.”

“What do you mean?” Starlight asked shocked by the claim.

“The reason, Starlight, that we all follow Twilight is because we have seen the worst of this country and the best that ponies can be. There is peace but no unity. Freedom but no protection. The same ponies that can not handle flirting or sex are the same ones that would sell a pony to a dragon as food.” Pinkie spoke sharply and while Starlight found it harsh she dared not argue. There was a truth to her words and her eyes burned with a strength that Starlight could not hope to overcome.

“And that is why she does not like me?”

“Partly. Twilight is complicated but not perfect, you should talk to her yourself if you want to kiss and make up.”  Pinkie explained with a bob to her head. “Now, if you want to grow up then I know the first step to that.”

“Do tell, I never want a repeat of how I acted before.”

“Are you sure?”

“Absolutely, I will do anything.”

“Then I want you to listen and tell me what you notice about this park.”

Starlight was confused at first. She had not seen anypony around the entire time and she did not hear a single thing either. Looking to Pinkie she was just sitting comfortably watching her with a warm and welcoming gaze. Turning her attention to the park around her Starlight looked everywhere, from the icles on the trees to the frozen lake and back again but she could not see some key to her maturity. Well, Pinkie did say listen more than look after all. Closing her eyes she listened hard for whatever magical noise adult ponies are supposed to hear. Seconds ticked on but nothing came.

“I don’t hear a thing, Pinkie.” Starlight finally said with a sigh.

“Then why are you shaking?” It was a simple question but one that took her by surprise Her hooves were indeed shaking, a cold sweat ran down her muzzle. Even her heartbeat was heavy. “Take your time, I did not know you were suffering this much.” Pinkie then added as she placed a comforting hoof on her shoulder.

Suffering. That word stuck with Starlight. Suffering from what? Why was she shaking, why did she feel so hot and frustrated and… She finally realized. There was plenty to hear going on but her sheltered ears refused to accept reality. She felt sick but this time was determined to keep pushing forward. She focused on that noise, that small noise that only grew louder. She knew exactly what it was because she had heard it so many times before.

“O-ok I hear it.” She quietly admitted to which Pinkie surprised her with a hug.

“See, it is fine. Nopony is going to get mad at you, you are not in trouble.” Pinkie whispered into her ear as she rubbed her back. “When you feel like you are ready, just tell me what the noise is. Any words you want.”

“You know, I get it.” Starlight began to talk. “I am Celestia’s star pupil. I have studied every field of magic and many of the alchemic. I know enough to realize that I am on the verge of a panic attack, and yet, despite every attempt to rationalize what is going on, I find myself unable to help myself.” She sighed and returned the hug to Pinkie. “I don’t remember what caused this. Something when I was young or subtle changes over my life, no doubt an interesting thing to study.” She gently pushed Pinkie out of the hug before looking up at the clear sky above. “Two ponies are having sex.”

“There you go. First step is the hardest but now you are aware that such things are happening you can start dealing with them instead of letting them pile up on top of you.”

“That sounds like something Twilight would say.”

“Ah well, she did help me become a teacher.”

“A what?” Starlight snapped her head down from the sky in surprise.

“Cherry Pie has three main functions. Entertainment in the form of the Entree theatre, services as in the natural gardens and many open rooms and education. Have you been given the talk yet?”

“Oh I knew that was coming but yes I have actually.”

“What did it include?”

“Biological processes, naming conventions and estrus prevention.” Starlight listed and Pinkie had to bite her lip to stop herself from laughing out loud. It worked but Starlight still noticed. “What?”

“Do you know how to date? Did they teach you how to attract someone you like? Do you know how to kiss or how to not hurt your partner when the time comes? Starlight, darling, do you even have the slightest idea of how your own body works or the things it likes?” Pinkie asked unable to not chuckle a bit.

“Oh…” She whispered with wide eyes.

“That is a few things the Cherry Pie teaches. Confidence, practical knowledge and how to have fun with it. I mean fuck, can you imagine if every pony in Equestria reacted to these things with the same panic and fear as you do?”

“They do though, don’t they...” Starlight spoke out loud. She shook her head and pulled the thick scarf off her neck to get some more cold air. She finally understood. “The reason you flirt with me is because you were trying to get me to loosen up, not to mock me! I have been hiding in my house for months because the entire town is alive with confident and normal ponies doing things like um dating and kissing right?”

“Exactly and I will say you have been one of the most difficult to educate, we were getting kind of worried but this kind of thing has to be your choice to fix.” Pinkie stated with a wave to her hoof. “Keep your eyes and ears open, everything else will come in time.”

Starlight felt light. A lifetime of tension and fears had finally left her body and while some of the demons still remained deep inside of her she could finally feel confident to take them on. It started to snow across the park and the wind had made a return too but was quite gentle. Starlight normally disliked the cold but right now she found it to be simply refreshing. It made her feel so full of life.

Pinkie and Starlight both sat watching the park for some time. It might have been winter but there were still plenty of ponies going one way or another and Starlight was seeing most of them in a whole new light. One pair in particular she could not help but watch as they talked and trotted across the park as happy as could be.

“They are dating?” Starlight asked Pinkie.

“Yep. Not sure how serious it is though.” She replied with a nod towards them.

“Yeh, I mean I can see it too. Like, they are cute together but the guy is more interested in her back half I feel than the front… Hmm b-but then again she is, like, letting him be interested. She is um, inviting him?” Starlight commented with a nod towards a pair of foals playing around in the snow.

“Nice.” Pinkie added with a nod.

“I feel a bit hot but better, am I an adult now?” Starlight asked in jest.

“You sure are.” Pinkie replied as she pulled a small out a tiny wood and gold flask from one of her boots. “Muzzle tov.” She then added as she handed to Starlight. Embracing her new adulthood she confidently took a swig before violently coughing it back up into the snow. Pinkie could not help but laugh as Starlight crammed snow into her mouth to get rid of the taste.

Returning to the clothing store they found a new kind of chaos going on. Fluttershy was standing on top of a pile of clothing hissing at Cashmere while Twilight and Applejack were both trying to shout something at her. Starlight could not quite tell what. Cashmere and Rarity both were digging around rack after rack of dress options but they could not decide on anything. Starlight broke a wide grin and trotted over to the racks. Magically sorting through them she took up a shorter black dress before casting a teleportation spell to place it on Fluttershy. She paused instantly and seemingly melted into it.

“How did you do that?!” Twilight called out in surprise.

“I remembered a few things from all the friendship reports I have been sending. Fluttershy is a strong mare that has never worn clothing before so going for a heavy material that has a lot of freedom of movement would be the best. And I figure black for stealth?” She explained. Fluttershy in turn gave a confirming noise that nobody had ever heard a pony make before. “Personally, I wanted something traditional with several stars in the design.”

“I think I have something in mind. I would give a discount for helping out but you sort of ruined my carpet.” Cashmere replied causing Starlight to blush. “Come, lets get your measurements.”

“You know. I think I learned a lot today and while I will need to work out how to put any of it into reports I am sure this is only the start of my time in Ponyville.” Starlight thought to herself as she stood getting every inch of her body looked at from Cashmere. “Celestia will surely be proud of me for taking such big steps.”
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