Dreams And Love

You have much to learn about being a princess...

“I think we should send some guards to Manehatten to see if there are any changelings that may have taken refuge there,” spoke Luna.

…Both its rewards and its consequences...

“I agree. Princess Luna, have your guards check the Everfree Forest as well. It still  remains dangerous andand would be the ideal sanctuary for them to lurk,” Celestia concurred.

“Agreed,” responded Luna.

…Only then will you truly understand...

“Twilight?”

...But always remember, I love you Twilight...

“Twilight!” shouted Celestia.

Twilight snapped out of though, all eyes stuck on her as both princesses waited for her response.

“Yes, Princess Celestia?” said Twilight.

Princess Celestia, who was seated across from Twilight shook her  in disappointment.

“Twilight, when becoming a Princess you'll need to be on full alert,” spoke Celestia slightly bothered.

“Sorry I guess I'm still a little tired,” Twilight apologized.

She indeed felt quite tired after yesterday's events. Not only did she deliver an inspirational speech to the ponies of Canterlot, she also visited Ponyville to meet up with her friends.

“Yesterday really wore me out,” she spoke sheepishly.

“Well if you're that tired, I suggest you to get some rest. We have a big day ahead of us,” said Celestia.

Twilight nodded and got up then walked to the door. Before she reached the door, she turned to her teacher.

“Are you sure, because I can-”

Celestia held her hoof up and shook her head.

“I insist. You'll need to be fully awake for tomorrow,” stated Celestia.

Twilight left the room leaving Luna and Celestia alone. Luna felt she should of followed her, to make sure Twilight was alright. But soon dismissed the idea, thinking it might be too suspicious. She then turned to face her sister.

“I'm afraid this is may be too much for her, Tia,” Luna spoke with concern.

“I'm sure she'll be fine,” Celestial reassured. “You would always be concerned about little things, Lulu,”  Celestia said with a chuckle.

“Ha...Ha very funny, Tia,” Luna said, as she rolled her eyes.

“Don't worry, little sister. I know that I chose the right one,” Celestia said.

The two princesses then went back to discussing the royal things were needed to be done to make a better Equestrian.

~5 hours later~

As she woke from her slumber, Twilight decided to take a stroll through the castle. During her trek, Twilight came across her friend from the Crystal Empire Flash Sentry. Following protocol, he saluted the approaching princess.

“Greetings, Princess Twilight!” said Flash Sentry.

“Hi, Flash Sentry,” spoke Twilight.

“Out for a stroll around the castle?” asked Flash.

“Yeah...” she responded.

Flash couldn't help but noticed that something seemed off with her.

“Something wrong, your highness?” he asked with genuine concern.

She simply waved off the question.

“No, I'm fine. Just dealing with some princess stuff is all,” she responded nonchalantly.

“Well, if you ever need somepony to talk to, I'm here for you,” Flash smiled.

Feeling that he was being sincere with his offer, she decided to share her grievance. She quickly looked around to see if anypony was around. With the coast clear, she leaned in and whispered,

“Follow me. I have something I wanna discuss with you.”

“Yes, your highness,” saluted Flash.

The two then found a secluded hallway to chat in private.

“Okay, what I'm about to tell is private and cannot be discussed with anypony else. Not even Celestia. Do you promise to keep it between us?” asked Twilight.

“You have my word, princess.”

After breathing a sigh of relief, she began to disclose the recent events that has happened within the last few months. As they were talking some guards began to patrol nearby and the two decided to move their conversation. The two then began to walk toward the historical wing of the castle. Walking side by side, Flash Sentry was still trying wrap his head around what he has been told.

“So let me get this straight! You're saying you and Luna are dating?!” shouted Flash.

“Shh, not so loud! We trying to keep it a secret, remember,” Twilight whispered.

“Sorry, but when and how did this happen?” Flash whispered.

“Well it started about three months ago. And the reason why is a little too complicated to explain right now,” explained Twilight.

“Okay, I hope you'll clue me in later.”

“You bet, Flash.”

Flash soon noticed the architecture along the walls had change from the ones he was use to seeing. He then realized that they were in a different part of the castle.

“Where in the hay are we? I've never been around here before,” asked Flash.

“We are headed to the Royal Archive,” stated Twilight.

“Huh? Why are were going there?”

“You'll see, Flash.”

The two then continued toward Canterlot  Royal Archive, the place where the collection of all the historical documents of the Canterlot Royal  resided. Inside laid records dating back before the rule of Celestia and Luna. Twilight believed that inside that archive may lie the answers that she has desperately been searching for. The truth behind the 'Royal Rule'.

“So what do you expect to find  in the archive?” asked Flash, a little curious of what they might find.

Twilight nodded.

“I'm sure that there is a document with explanation as to what this 'Royal Rule' is and how it came to . But if there's not. then I know Celestia is hiding something from me. Either way, I'm detremined to find out the truth.”

“I don't think Princess Celestia would something like that, would she?”

Twilight then thought for a moment. Would her beloved mentor, surrogate mother, and trusted friend willingly hide something from her? Or give an explaination as to why she can't ever discover this secret?

“I don't know. But I do know is I'm going to find out,” Twilight spoke with resolve.

“If you're sure about it, then let's do this,” Flash said.

They soon came across two guards blocking the entrance inside the archive.

“Halt!” shouted one of the guards, pointing his sword at Flash.

“It's fine he's with me,” Twilight said approaching the guards as well.

“Our apologies, your highness,”  the stallion bow down to show his respects. “But I regret to inform you Princess Celestia has forbidding anypony from entering the Royal Archives, even you,” the stoic guard stated.

Twilight could help but feel hurt. Is the origin of this rule so important, that she would keep it from her own protege? With no other choice, she conjured a Sleeping Spell which knocked out both of the guards.

“Twilight, what the-,” exclaimed Flash

“Don't worry, Flash. It's just a Sleeping Spell,”

They then proceeded to enter into the Canterlot Royal Archive. Twilight hoped that whatever was in there would answer all her questions, but at the same time she had a feeling that once she learned the truth it might be something that too much for her to handle.

Inside there stood roughly about two-million bookshelves filled with a multitude of parchments documenting the very history of Equestria. As she observed the wonderment of the archive she noticed a statue in the center of the archive. It three ponies (one in the middle, one on the right, and one left) lifiting their hooves to the stars. The two ponies on the left and right were Luna and Celestia, but Twilight was unfamiliar of the poniy in the center.

“Alright, Flash. Time to get to work!” stated Twilight.

As the minutes slowly passed, a pile of parchments lay next to the two friends, as  neither Twilight nor Flash were able to find what they were looking for.

“Twilight, this is taking too long. We're not even a quarter of the way done,” Flash said, throwing the another parchment onto the pile. “I think those guards are gonna wake soon.”

“Just what are you hiding from me, Celestia?” Twilight uttered, not even acknowledging Flash Sentry's comment.

After a few seconds of skimming through her current parchments, she tossed into the ever growing pile. As she scanned the for her next document, she came across an old dusty parchment covered with cob web. Feeling as thought she may have found what she was looking for, Twilight's heart began to pound rapidly against her chest at full speed. Her hooves were shaking with excitement with every passing second. A drop of sweat pouring down her face, as she slowly open the parchment. Just as she was about to read the parchment, a bright light filled the room. As the light faded, Celestia appeared in front of Twilight with an frown upon her face.

“P-Princess Celestia...I can explain...”stuttered Twilight.

“My chambers...Now!” said Celestia with anger lacing her words.

Using her magic to open a nearby window, Celestia proceeded to fly out of the room. Twilight felt that her heart was in her stomach, as she knew that she was in for a severe scolding. She turned to see Flash Sentry wore a worried expression on his face.

“Don't worry I'll be fine,”  she reassured, then took off after Celestia leaving him alone.

“How can you be so sure? You totally disobeyed her,” explained Flash.

“I know, but I'm sure my punishment won't be too bad,” Twilight smile nervously.

“I hope you know what you're getting into Twilight,” Flash said.

With that, Twilight departed for her mentor's chambers. It was then, the two guards burst through the door with their swords pointed directly at Flash.

“Halt criminal scum!”

Flash merely shook his head.

“Twilight,  you better have some kind of party waiting for me after this mess,” he silently uttered.

Uttered silence passed through the Celestia chambers. Twilight felt more afraid, because Celestia had never before waited to addressed what Twilight did wrong in private.

“Celestia I-,” Twilight tried to explain.

Celestia just held a hoof up which promoted Twilight not to speak.

“I thought I can trust you Twilight,” spoke Celestia.

Twilight was about to speak, but decided to remain silent. Celestia went into her wine cabinet and took out a bottle along with a glass. Celestia sighed as poured herself a glass of wine and briefly took a sip.

“I thought I choose somepony who would be faithful to me,” she sighed.

She then took another sip. Celestia then threw her glass against the wall, which caused it to shatter and spew across the floor. As the tears were streaming down her face, Twilight could see the hurt and rage in her mentor's eyes.

“And this is how you treat me! By sneaking into the archives when I told you not to!”

“But I-”

“You were my most trusted student!”

“If you would just-”

“It was I who chose you to become the next princess! And this is how you show your gratitude!”

After hearing this, Twilight could no longer hold the tears. As the tears flowed forth, she felt deeply hurt as the one who she considered her mentor and thought of as her surrogate mother was angrily shouting at her.

“WELL MAYBE YOU CHOSE WRONG!” she shouted, as she ran out the chamber.

As she saw her precious student leave, Celestia could help but feel ashamed.

“Maybe, I did,” she uttered.

A few hours had passed since the incident, but Celestia still remained in her chambers. Staring out the window, the feel of hurt and betrayal still resonated within her.

“Why, Twilight? Why would you listen?” she whispered through the silence.

The deafening silence that filled the room quickly ended, as an angry princess of the night busted through the doors.

“WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!” Luna angrily shouted.

Celestia didn't respond, but simply  kept her gaze on the setting sun on the horizon.

“I believed it's almost time for you to raised the moon, dear sister,”

“The moon can wait, Tia. What cannot is you apologizing to Twilight Sparkle for-,”

“APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT?!” she suddenly spoke with the Royal Canterlot voice.

This action quickly caught Luna's attention.

“For going against what I told her not to do?” asked Celestia.

“For dragging her into this. She will have to watched her friends and family grow old and die while she remains immortal. We have been through this for thousands years, but she only been through it few years she won't last,”

“I chose her because I saw something in her. Something powerful enough can raise Equestria from the ashes  should we failed to do so !”

Luna sighed and walked near the exit, but turned to faced her elder sister.

“You're starting to sound just like mother did, before she went mad. I'm afraid for you,” she said, then walked out the room.