>Late night at Golden Oak Library.
>You were getting ready for bed, completely worn out from a day in your workshop.
>Several ponies needed "Founder's Day Festival" stands built, and they came right to you.
>You had a certain reputation for quality.
>Twilight was currently hanging over the side of the bed, upside down with wings and hair hanging limp.
>She also appeared annoyed, for some reason.
"Twilight...what are you doing?"
>"Thinking."
>You arched an eyebrow.
"Upside down?"
>"I do all of my best thinking when all the blood is rushing to my head." The mare huffed, tone thick with sarcasm.
>One of her legs was sticking high into the air.
>The bait was too easy, you took it.
>Grabbing it, you held the mare high.
>She flared her wings in momentary panic at the sudden lift, then resumed being grumpy.
"C'mon hun, I know when something's wrong. Wanna talk?"
>Twilight instead started wiggling in your grip.
>"Leggo!"
"Nope."
>Instead, your other hand went to her belly, and started tickling.
>She yelped, a barking laugh forcing its way out before she forced herself to NOT laugh.
>Her face was tensing from the need, you could see it in her eyes.
"Come on, laugh~!" You taunted. "I'll stop if you do!"
>The effect was immediate.
>She lost it completely, laughing hard and loud.
>You kept up the 'assault', giggling like a fool as tears streamed out of her eyes.
>"W-W-Waaaaaait! Ano-hahahahaha-Anon, stahahahaahahahah~!"
"Say uncle!"
>"N-n-never!"
>Your hands left her belly for a moment, letting her catch her breath.
>The last few giggles were making their way out as well.
>...which is when you switched targets, now tickling the base of the very hoof you had captive.
>The loud laughter started again, Twilight losing control completely.
>She couldn't even kick you away, hanging like she was.
>"U-u-unchahahaha! UNCLE!" The mare cried, and you almost immediately relented.
>You then dropped her gently on the bed, waiting for her to catch her breath.
>She panted heavily, shoulders heaving as she greedily took in large gulps of air.
>Her wings beat in time with her gasps, hanging almost limp as she regained control of herself.
>She looked at you, ears flat against her skull.
>"That...that wasn't fair, Anon!"
"Why not, princess?"
>Twilight flushed.
>"You know I hate that term..."
>You just chuckled in return.
>Twilight sighed, and you sat on the bed with her.
>Usually a tickle session cheers her up.
"Twilight, what's wrong?" You asked, now legitimately concerned.
>"I'm just feeling a little depressed."
>You pulled her into your lap.
>"I've hit a wall with my research. Anything I do to this special spell now is...uncharted territory."
"What's wrong with some experimentation?" You asked, fully aware of the mare's love for that.
>Twilight heaved a heavy sigh.
>"Well...one of two things could happen."
"Best case scenario?"
>"Best case is that I'll be pregnant with your foal, Anon. Any time of year, doesn't need to be estrus...as long as we have sex within twenty-four hours, it'll take."
>You nodded, both excited and a little scared.
>Then there was the other side of the spectrum.
"And...and if you cast it wrong?"
>"If I cast it wrong, it could leave me completely barren for the rest of my life."
"Then..."
>Your mouth was suddenly very dry.
>Russian Roulette, except it wasn't your life on the line: It was your kid's.
>You honestly wish she had just told you that it had a 50/50 chance of killing you instead.
"Twi...just keep doing some research. I...can't make a decision like that right now."
>"I didn't expect you to." She replied. "We'd both be stupid to try the spell right now, I haven't exhausted *every* resource."
"Also...I'm always open to adoption, if it comes down to it."
>"So am I, but...I'd rather try this first."
"Of course, love."
>Twilight put her head in her hooves, sighing.
>You were comfortingly rubbing her back, watching her tail sway idly to and fro.
>"I'm...going to sleep, Anon."
>She turned around to give you a loving kiss on the lips, holding it there for a long while.
>Eventually she broke off softly, her glittering amethyst eyes looking deeply into your own.
>"I know I say it all the time, but...I love you."
"I love you too, Twi. With every fiber of my being."
>The mare laid down on her side and covered herself with her quilt.
>You didn't go to bed just yet.
>Your nerves were out of control, too jittery to sleep.
>Heading downstairs, you went into your workshop.
>It was still early into the night, and there was nothing like a little physical labor to keep your mind off of things.
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>You managed to finish up three stands within the next two hours.
>They just needed a coat of paint and some personalization, though the ponies in question could do that themselves.
>You hopped into the shower, washing the sweat off of you.
>A very, very tiny part of you was disappointed you didn't take the shot right now to get Twilight pregnant.
>The overwhelming majority of your conscience was content to wait, though.
>Stepping out a moment later, you dried off and put a pair of boxers on.
>You then joined your marefriend in bed, pulling her close.
>Twilight grunted unhappily at being moved, but quieted down when she felt your warmth on her back.
>She then turned, pulling her chest against yours.
>You stroked a rogue hair out of her face, looking at your sleeping angel.
>She snoozed quietly, though there had been once or twice you had caught her loudly snoring.
>Chuckling at the memory, you gave the tip of her horn a quick kiss.
>It sparked as a chill went down her spine, visible as a shiver.
>The mare slept through it though, pulling you closer for warmth.
>You pulled your thicker quilt over the two of you, hers long forgotten at the foot of the bed.
>Yeah, you were happy with waiting.
>It simply wasn't worth risking her health and happiness.
>Giving the mare one last kiss on the forehead, you joined her in dreamland.
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