Lit by a Star

Trixie spent a few more than a few moments finding the bathroom on her own while Moonlit tried to hide any signs of the fire in the kitchen. The bathroom wasn’t big, a toilet and a bathtub taking most of the space. There was a small mirror and a towel holder next to the mirror on the opposite wall then the tub aligned with. Trixie examined the whole room, the only thing she enjoyed at least a bit was that the small amount of wallpaper in the room was very close to her coat color.

What was Trixie expecting? She continued into the room and closed the door behind her. She turned on the water in the tub and let it run till it was at the temperature she was pleased with. Not blazing hot, not freezing cold, but in the middle of the two was the perfect spot. Trixie then stepped into the shower, allowing her to wash any unpleasant smells off of her.

Moonlit was still in the kitchen, he just finished cleaning the mess remaining of the toaster and was now levitating it towards the small plastic garbage bin. He realized that the toasted hunk of metal would take up the whole bin; he didn’t care though.

I’ll get it out eventually. He thought as he it dropped into the bin. Moonlit yawned, having not slept for even an hour before the fire broke out in his kitchen. Maybe I can just give her the bits and let her go out on her own.

Moonlit slowly made his way to the room and began looking through it for some bits. Under the bed was the first place he checked, then the small dresser. He searched the entire room before spotting the closet. I really should have remembered that. Moonlit thought while he mentally facehoofed himself.

Inside sat his saddlebags containing some bits. He dragged them out and counted how many there were to decide if he should toss more in or not. “A few more won’t hurt.” He reassured himself. He then levitated a small jar full of bits out from the back of the closet and put 6 more bits into the saddlebags.

Moonlit levitated the jar back into the closet and set the bags on the bed. After he dragged his hooves down his face in exhaustion, he noticed something that didn’t add up. Moonlit only had two towels, but unlike Trixie, none of them was in the bathroom.

Great… He thought to himself as he picked one up.

Trixie was just beginning to wash her tail when Moonlit knocked on the bathroom door. “What is it?” Trixie said slightly irritated, “You know Trixie is showering.”

“Well would Trixie like a towel to go with that shower?” Moonlit said, mocking her a tad. Trixie had no idea what he was talking about. She looked towards the towel holder, noticing what she had forgotten.

After a few seconds without response, Moonlit spoke again.

“If you want, I can step in a give you one.” He offered. Trixie didn’t like the sound of that at all.

“Trixie is naked and showering!” She shouted at him. Moonlit thought about what she said for a second.

“You’ve been naked all morning, showering does not make it any different.” He tried to reason with her. Trixie tried to think of a response to keep him out, but couldn’t find one. She pulled the shower curtains along the whole bathtub before answering.

“You may place it on the holder, then you get out till Trixie is finished.” Moonlit sighed as he slowly opened the door. He used his magic to neatly hang the towel he had onto the holder.

“I still don’t understand why it matters so much.” He commented before exiting and closing the door. Trixie let the water run over her for a couple minutes before finishing up her shower.

Trixie used the towel that Moonlit left to almost completely dry herself up before she stepped out. Moonlit appeared to be asleep on the couch, snuggled with the only other towel he had.

“Moonlit,” Trixie said, shaking him slightly. “Trixie is done with her shower.” Moonlit’s eyes opened slowly as he sat up.

“Five more minutes.” Moonlit complained. Trixie slumped and sighed at his comment.

“Go, Trixie doesn’t want to wait much longer.” She ordered him. He got off the couch and hung the towel around his neck.

“Alright, but do you mind putting your towel back in the closet inside the room? It would be nice if you did so.” Moonlit asked before heading to the bathroom and closing the door. Trixie shook her head and turned to the room.

Moonlit hung the towel where it belonged and started the water. I really need to wake up… Burning would wake somepony up, right? He thought as he turned the water to hot only. After letting the water run over his hoof to test the temperature, it started to have a burning feeling. Moonlit wasn’t completely sure about what he was doing, but stepped in anyway.

Trixie opened the closet, put the towel inside with her magic and examined the closet for a brief moment. She glanced at her hat and cape and remembered why she woke up at all. Trixie levitated the hat to herself.

After a quick examination, Trixie put it on and tied her cape around herself. She then walked out of the bedroom.

Moonlit was just starting to get used to the burning sensation when he heard Trixie knock on the bathroom door. “Come in.” He said, not caring about how she felt about that. She paused for a moment before shaking it off.

“Moonlit, did you touch Trixie’s unique clothing?” She asked through the door. Moonlit sighed and with a little magic cracked the door. Steam came out from the crack towards Trixie.

“Alright, what was that? I couldn’t hear you like that.” Moonlit explained.

“Trixie wants to know if you touched her stuff without permission.” She told him. He thought for a moment about what she was talking about.

“Oh! You mean the hat and cape? Yeah, I washed them.” He admitted as he began rinsing his mane.

“Why?” Trixie asked slightly irritated.

“Because they were dirty. I don’t think you should be wearing things ruined with mud and other dirty properties.” He answered calmly.

Trixie shook her head. She then looked around and thought about what Moonlit had said. “How? Trixie has yet to see a washing machine.” She announced.

“The motel has one that you can put bits in to make it work. It’s just down that way.” He replied and waved his hoof in a direction as if Trixie could see that he was pointing. She just ignored that he did that.

“Fine, are you almost done? Trixie is waiting.” She said, trying to sound frustrated.

“I guess,” Moonlit told her. “I should only be another five minutes or so.”

“Well Trixie is going to be in the room until you are ready.” She stated like she was royalty. Trixie then closed the door and proceeded back to the room. Moonlit smiled.

I don’t think she realized how bad that just sounded. He thought with a smirk across his face. Oh well, I shouldn’t keep her waiting… Wait. Moonlit shrugged it off and continued his shower.

Trixie sat in the room alone on the bed. She pushed the saddlebags to the floor so she could lay down. Why is Moonlit so nice to Trixie? Is he trying to trick Trixie? What does he want? Trixie thought to herself, her hoof slightly smacking the bed with her last question.

Trixie heard the door open and looked up. “Well you sure are making yourself at home.” Moonlit said as he stepped in and saw the saddlebags on the floor. Trixie looked down at them and levitated them onto Moonlit’s back.

“Trixie is ready to go.” She stated and began to get up.

“Have we even decided where we are going?” Moonlit asked. Trixie stopped for a moment before recovering and proceeding out of the room.

“Trixie believes you can decide.” She said, leaving him with the choice.

“But, wait. I can’t decide.” Moonlit told her as he followed her to the door to the outside.

“Why not?” Trixie asked when she reached the door.

“Because I can’t decide things, you’re giving me too much responsibility.” He answered her and was about to continue.

“Moonlit!” He stopped and looked at her directly. “Just pick a place where Trixie can enjoy herself.” She told him.

Am I supposed to feel encouraged? Nevermind, I’ll just think of something. Moonlit thought before nodding. “Alright then, let’s go, I guess.”

“You have decided?” Trixie asked, making sure.

“Of course.” Moonlit said, opening the door. The duo stepped outside, Moonlit closed the door and locked it. “Let’s get going, shall we?” He asked and looked towards Trixie, who only adjusted her hat. I’ll just take that as a yes.

Moonlit began to lead the way into Manehattan proper.