Shadows in the dark

Chapter 37

Rainbow Dash cracked her eyes open as soon as she heard the drill sergeant swing open the door and blew the whistle for everypony to get up. Her body was sore from the event the night before. Remembering it caused a small blush to appear on her cheeks and smiled softly. Last night had been one of the most amazing nights she's ever encountered in her lifetime. It's now safe to say that both she and Star are no longer virgins. Unfortunately Star couldn't stay because, well, it was the mares barracks. And the drill sergeant wouldn't have been too happy to see them cuddled up together in bed. Either way, Rainbow Dash was glad it happened and cherished every moment of it.

"What's gotten you in such a good mood today?" Applejack asked while they were running their morning laps around the field.

Rainbow Dash blushed. "Something happened between me and Star Knight the other day..." she said a bit quietly so that the others wouldn't hear.

"What do you mea-" Applejack then realized what she meant and her eyes widened and jaw dropped. "You did not..."

Dash grinned widely and bobbed her head. Applejack didn't know what to say to that. She was bordering in between shock and joy. She was happy that she and Star did it, but at the same time she was shocked that it happened so soon. "Was he wearing protection?" she asked teasingly.

Rainbow Dash blushed madly. "Applejack!" she laughed. Applejack simply laughed in return.

"What was it like? You know...doing it for the first time?" Applejack then asked a bit quietly. Feeling a tad bit embarrassed about the question.

Rainbow Dash stifled a laugh. "Why do you want to know, AJ?" she asked.

Applejack's face became red. "W-well, uh, I'm just curious. That's all." she replied.

Rainbow Dash shook her head fondly. "I will admit that it did hurt a bit at first." she stated. "But after a few seconds, I became use to it. The feeling was...indescribable. Oh, AJ. It was one of the best nights I've ever had."

"You lucky mare." Applejack grinned. "You planning on telling the others that you're no longer a virgin?"

"Maybe when this is all over." Rainbow Dash replied. "But to me this seems like one of those things that you keep private, if you know what I mean."

"Of course." Applejack nodded. "I just wanted to see Pinkie's face if she found out."

"Ha! Now that's something I would like to see."

Both mares laughed. They were both immediately silenced when the whistle was suddenly blown and Spitfire pointed a hoof at them. "You two! Less yappin', and more runnin'!"

...

"P-Princess..." Dr. Beautiful Breeze stammered a bit. "Forgive me for questioning your choices, but are you sure you wish to send out these rookies in such a dangerous task?" A turquoise colored standing beside her nodded in agreement.

"Yes. These ponies aren't ready for a quest of this level." the turquoise unicorn said. "That territory isn't even marked on the map!"

Cadence tightened her jaw a bit, but kept calm. They have every right to question her about her request, but something in her heart told her that it's the right thing to do. The only thing she can do. "It's only for an expedition, and part of their training to test their willpower and endurance. And besides," she looks over her shoulder and smiles, "They've gone through a lot worse."

Dr. BB and the turquoise unicorn looked at one another with hesitated looks in their eyes, but trusted Cadence's words and nodded in unison. "We'll let them know right away." Dr. BB said.