I've been waiting for you

I've Been Waiting For You
by Neorenamon

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Princess Celestia and Princess Twilight are the properties of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I claim no intellectual rights to any of those characters. Unusual shipping alert.

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After Celestia, Luna and Twilight concluded their business at the Carousel Boutique, they made their way over to the Golden Oak Library. Only a few guards remained, and soon even they would be on their way back to Canterlot. The Princess Celestia insisted that there was no threats in Canterlot to justify having them around for the few days she planned to be there.

The Royal Guards, of course, protested the lack of protection. It was their lifelong duty to protect the Princesses at all time (other then their bedchambers and the privy, of course), but their concerns were 'dismissed' by Celestia's assurances of their safety.

Twilight, however, was quite aware of the eyes of the Ponyvillers as they made their way towards the Golden Oak Library. She mentally listed possible events that would happen some time during their visit. She could get Spike to write them down later.

1. Pinkie Pie party. The first party will be a surprise, of course. She may well have been waiting for them is the dark of the library all day, knowing her.

2. A visit from Mayor Mare to express general support for the Princesses and then beg them for a few 'trivial matters' concerning Ponyville. May wish to become involved in the construction of the Princesses' Manor house.

3. Mail delivery from Derpy Hooves. She will probably either have the wrong mail again, or have a creepy ability to deliver mail for ponies she shouldn't know are there.

4. Visits from the curious of Ponyville.

5. Minor mishaps involving 3 Princesses and a baby dragon in the bathtub that was built for one large stallion.

6. Three way between herself, Celestia and Luna before going to sleep.

7. Another Pinkie Pie party. Only Pinkie Pie would believe she could throw two surprise parties two days in a row in the same location. Note to self: Pretend to be surprised anyways.

8. A visit from Zecora (she wasn't quite sure how or why, but she just felt that could happen)

9. A visit from Discord to panic them, but assure them he will somehow get things under control.

10. Another Pinkie Pie party. May try to lure them to another location so perpetuate yet another 'surprise party'. Note to self: Pretend to be surprised anyways.

11. Visit from Applejack plus assorted kinfolk. Big Mac will be respectfully quiet, Apple Bloom will bother them more about Cutie Marks, Granny Smith will continue to act older than any of the Princesses, and Applejack will try to put up with all of it for family unity.

12. A visit from Rarity to discuss dresses and accessories when her rush order is done. Hope that Spike won't embarrass them too badly while gushing over Rarity.

13. Visit from Rainbow Dash on the pretense of getting the next Daring Do novel to read. Will most likely embarrass them all by trying to show latest 'guaranteed-to-get-me-into-the-Wonderbolts' stunt. Hope it won't break half the windows in Ponyville like the last stunt she wishes she could forget about.

14. Visit from Fluttershy to again apologize for the incident with Philomena, Celestia's phoenix that she tried to cure even though she was not sick. Check to make sure that Celestia and Luna have not brought any more pets that Fluttershy may feel the need to 'cure'. Not to self: Don't assume that someone of another species might be sick if you don't know anything about their life cycle.

15. Minor crisis threatening Ponyville that requires her attention.

16. Another three way between herself, Celestia and Luna before going to sleep.

17. A minor crisis that suspiciously has something to do with Discord. Discord may show to make pointless banter before situation is resolved.

18. Swarm of school colts to visit the Princesses (Cutie Mark Crusaders most like cause)

19. Visit from the Great and Powerful Trixie, who will have somehow heard about the visit of the Princesses. Hope she hasn't got some new gimmick to let her be more powerful and even more annoying than she already is. Note to self: GRRRRRRRRR!!!

20. A visit from Discord to assure them all he has EVERYTHING under control, and insinuate he should be allowed more responsibilities in the future.

So the three of them approached the front door to the library.

“Celestia?” she asked “Luna?”

“Yes, my dear?” replied Celestia.

“Please pretend to be surprised when I open the door.”

“Why would I...”

Twilight used her magic to open the door, and before it was fully opened, several ponies shouted, “SURPRISE!” The force of the shout made Twilight's mane fly back for just a second. Of course, Pinkie Pie was right in the doorway with her characteristic smile on her face.

“Pinkie Pie!” said Twilight, “What... a surprise!”

“Yeah,” said Pinkie, “After all the surprise parties I've thrown, you'd think better prepared by now.”

“You're just so... random,” sighed Twilight.

“Quite unexpected,” said Celestia, “How did you even know we would be coming here?”

“Well first I saw you all arrive at the train station,” said Pinkie, “and I said GASP! And then Twilight came out before the crowds and I said GASP! And then you announced building a manor on the outskirts of Ponyville and I said GASP! And then I followed you all over to Miss Rarity's place and...”

“You said GASP?!” said Luna.

“Of course not,” said Pinkie, “That would be silly. I said WOW!”

“We stand corrected,” grumbled Luna.

Pinkie Pie bounced up and down as she continued, “And then my Pinkie Sense told me you were coming over to the Golden Oak Library, so I knew I had just enough time to set something up! I'm sorry it's not better, but it's hard to get a ton of streamers on such short notice! And somewhere in that time, I had to bake six dozen cupcakes too!”

“I feel you pain,” said Celestia.

“SO WHY DON'T YOU COME IN AND RELAX?!”

“Do we really sound so loud when we use the Royal Voice?” asked Luna.

“Yes!” replied Celestia and Twilight as one.

The three Princesses made their way into the Library Party. Twilight looked about to see who was already there. It was amazing how many people Pinkie Pie could actually cram into the main floor of her humble library.

She saw Applejack, Big Mac, Apple Bloom, Granny Smith and another three or four assorted Apples. They stayed to themselves in one corner, except Granny who was chatting up any poor pony who just got too close to her. Twilight also had to wonder if she was just old, or was somehow getting tipsy. Note to self: Check to see if the punch has been spiked AGAIN.

Then she saw Mayor Mare and a few other high and mighty types. There was Filthy Rich, Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon. They were in their own corner and would surely try to monopolize their attention with some matter they were sure couldn't wait.

When she saw Sweetie Belle there without Rarity, she knew that she still had to be working on that special order. She was sure that Rarity was pained to miss out on such a social event. Well at least she didn't have to worry about Spike embarrassing them as he gushed over her.

A shadow of pale yellow caught her eye at the top of the stairs to her personal quarters, and she was sure it was poor Fluttershy hiding out from the rest of the guests. Perhaps she could coax the shy little Pegasus into coming down and mingling later.

So the three Princesses moved into the room to mingle with the crowd. Filthy Rich sent his butler to try and herd them in their direction, although Twilight was doing her best to pretend she wasn't seeing the butler or what he was doing. So she directed herself over to the Apple corner instead. She could always count on them to keep her busy for a while, especially when Granny was feeling chatty.

When she got to their corner, she noticed that Celestia and Luna had followed her as well. She could almost see the confusion and frustration on Filthy Rich's face when they hadn't immediately rushed over to meet with his VIPs. That made Twilight smile.

“HOWDY PRINCESS!” called Applejack as they came over.

“Well hello to you too,” she replied with a smile.

“Pinkie Pie shore knows how ta throw herself a shindig, don't she?”

“She sure does.”

“I guess y'all came at the right time,” she said to Celestia and Luna.

“We did?” asked Celestia.

“Well yeah,” she replied, “We all just finished cannin the Zap Apple Jam and we sure would love to have y'all come by fer a private tasting. Ain't that right, big brother?”

“E-yup,” he replied amiably.

“Well, that does sound delicious,” she replied as she licked her lips, “You're too kind.”

“Oh, don't y'all think nothin of it,” said Granny, “It's been ages since I got to see you and Luna and all! I got so much fer us all ta catch up on!”

“I'm... sure you do.”

“The next thing ya know, Granny is gonna haul out all 27 photo albums an make ya look at every picture all over again,” said Applejack. Twilight couldn't tell if she was being happy or sarcastic. But then it seemed like she tended to fall a little short of the Element of Honesty.

“I wonder where Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash are?” asked Apple Bloom as she looked about.

“I reckon they all is just... fashionably late,” replied Applejack, “They all probably got some...”

Just then, the front door burst open as Scootaloo came flying in at full speed on her scooter with Rainbow Dash holding on to her back. They could see that Scootaloo's tiny wings were flapping furiously as the scooter landed on the floor in the middle of the room.

“fool stunt...”

The scooter raced across the room as ponies dove out of the way.

“that's gonna... oh my.”

They were last seen going into the kitchen area before a great crash was heard.

“I hope they all is alright.”

The others stared wide-eyed until Dash stumbled out of the kitchen and said, “That was AWESOME! I have to open a ground stunt division of the Wonderbolts just so my main mare Scootaloo can get in it!”

Scootaloo stumbled out of the kitchen after her.

“I... think... they're alright,” said Twilight even though she sounded less than sure herself.

“Uh... Twilight?” asked Applejack.

“Yeah?” she replied as she turned to look where the Earth pony was looking. She noticed that Spike was guzzling the punch, and he was already wearing a lampshade. “Oh dear,” she sighed, “I wonder just how bad the punch has been spiked this time?”

“GRANNY!” hooted Applejack, “Y'all don't need so much of that there punch!”

“Aw quit yer belly achin,” she replied as she guzzled another glass.

“Y'all know you're the designated wagon puller?” said Applejack as she looked up to Big Macintosh.

“A-yup,” he replied evenly.

“HEY!” shouted Applejack, “Save some of that there punch for little ole me!” She rushed over to the punch bowl to get her share.

Twilight grabbed Apple Bloom before she ran off after Applejack. “You're just a little young for some of that punch,” she sighed, “I'll make sure there's something more... appropriate for you, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo... even if I have to make it myself.”

“Aw...” she moaned.

Celestia smiled even though Luna couldn't seem to follow the conversation.

“In the meantime,” added Twilight, “I'm sure that the other treats are just fine. Just don't get too hopped up on cupcakes or you'll be bouncing off the walls all night.”

“Aw...” she moaned.

“You're quite responsible,” said Celestia, “One could almost say you're ready to be a mother.”

Twilight blanched at her words.

“We do not get the reference,” said Luna, “She will always be a Princess first. There will be maids and nannies to take care of...”

“We're just teasing, Luna,” sighed Celestia, “Try not to be so... literal.”

“Oh...”

Twilight giggled nervously. “Perhaps I should go upstairs and see if I can get Fluttershy to join the rest of us?”

“Very well. I think I'll talk to Granny Smith for a while just to make Filthy Rich wait some more.” Twilight could almost swear she saw a mischievous grin on the face of Celestia even as she said it.

“I think you're enjoying this just a little too much,” whispered Twilight.

“I know.” She walked over to Granny Smith as she said, “Ah, Granny. It's been so long. I've missed you. Please tell me in painful detail the whole process of Zap Apple Jam production again.”

“Well sure thing Princess,” said Granny, “Y'all just have to be lookin out fer the right signs at tha right time...” Twilight knew this was going to take quite a while to tell, so she left Celestia and Luna to listen to Granny's long winded tale while she grabbed a couple of large drinks and some snacks, and then she went upstairs in search of Fluttershy.

“Fluttershy?” she asked as she got to the top of the stairs. As she suspected, Fluttershy was crouched over by the bed, once again held there by her painful shyness.

“Oh... uh... hello Princess Twilight Sparkle,” she said very quietly, “I... hope that... I'm not... bothering anypony...”

“You must be parched!” said Twilight, “So please have some food and drink!”

“Oh... my... that's very kind of you...”

Twilight set the drink down before Fluttershy as she began to sip. Now Twilight, being Twilight, had not realized that she brought the spiked punch up with her. It was lucky they were both eating food as well as drinking, but even that only slowed down the effects of the drinks somewhat. Twilight laid down on the rug facing Fluttershy as the two sat in the mostly dark room.

“Shouldn't you be downstairs...”

“No, I'm just looking for an excuse to ignore Filthy Rich as long as I can. Besides, we hardly ever seem to have some quality time together like this.”

“Oh, I see... I just... don't want... to bother...”

“That's just it,” interrupted Twilight, “You could never be a bother to me. I promise.” She smiled softly prompting Fluttershy to smile back.

“You're... like my... best friend... ever...” she said as her voice faded away even more. She paused to eat a few cubes of cheese.

“I have learned so much about friendship since I came to Ponyville,” she replied as she ate some round crackers with peanut butter on them. “But now it's time I learned some new lessons.”

“New lessons?” asked Fluttershy, “About what?”

“Celestia is teaching me about... love.”

“Love?”

“Yes. The power of love.”

Spike rushed upstairs to drop off more glasses of punch and some slices of various cakes.

“You're in love with Celestia?” asked Fluttershy, her voice barely audible.

“Yes. I've come to realize I do love her. She finally came out and told me how she truly feels about me. I've never felt so special in my life.” Twilight paused to drink more punch.

“Wow, that sounds so great,” sighed Fluttershy as she drank more punch.

The two blushed ever so slightly as their eyes met.

“Hey,” said Twilight, “Let's have some of this yummy cake!” Her horn glowed as two forks began to float, cut off pieces of the sweet frosted cake, and floated before both of their mouths.

“Oh Twilight,” whispered Fluttershy, “you really don't have to... *oomph*” She was cut off by a mouthful of cake.

“I have to say,” said Twilight between bites, “Pinkie Pie make just the best cakes!”

The two paused to drink some punch and wash it down. Spike came upstairs with more glasses of punch. They had to wonder how he could even see with a lampshade completely down over his head. Their concerns were answered when they heard him tumble down the stairs and back into the party.

“Oh dear...” whispered Fluttershy.

“Oh, you know dragons,” replied Twilight, “I'd almost swear they were impervious to harm once they've gotten themselves drunk like that...”

“Drunk?”

“Oh dear,” replied Twilight, “It looks like someone spiked the punch again.” She paused when she realized that Fluttershy was staring at her. “Is something wrong?”

“Oh... it's just... that you have... some... uh...” She blushed hard as she leaned in and began to lick the frosting off Twilight's muzzle, lips and nose. That might Twilight blush as well. They blushed more as Twilight licked the frosting off Fluttershy's face in return.

Then a giant pink ball of fluff with blue eyes floated over their heads. They watched the creature, for lack of a better term, just float out the window.

“What was that?” asked Twilight.

“I don't know,” replied Fluttershy, “I've never seen the like...”

Then they both blinked at the Changeling Queen rushed up the stairs and jumped out the window after the pink fluff ball.

“What was that?!”

“I really don't know why you think I would know.”

“I guess not. I'm really beginning to wonder what's in the punch...”

“Me too.”

“You better stay over night,” said Twilight, “I don't think you're in shape to fly home right now. I'm not even sure it's safe for you to walk home.”

“Oh my. I'm so sorry...”

“And stop appologizing for everything that's not your fault. I mean seriously...”

“I'm sorry...”

“There! You did it again!”

“I'm sorry...”

Twilight cut off Fluttershy with a full kiss to her lips.

[to be continued]