Romance in the Air

by Maleficent Fangirl

Rating: everyone
Tags: Romance
Length: 10662

Luna has feelings for Twilight, and Twilight feels the same about her. The main pairing will be Twiluna, and the other pairings will be in the story.

There is romance, and then there is drama, right? Sometimes relationships don't have as much drama. Luna and Twilight has feelings for each other, and they express it to each other- and there would be a first kiss later. Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich are beginning to have feelings for each other. Fluttershy can forgive Discord, but Discord feels guilty about his actions. Love stories all start with feelings about a certain someone. Mainly Twiluna, with some Fluttercord and Pinkie x Cheese.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2014-08-06 21:45:03 UTC

One Night

Luna's P.O.V

I have feelings about this mare, whom I see as more than just a friend.  She is adorable in her own way, and not just that, she has also saved Equestria a few times.  She released me from the Nightmare, and she has helped me to adjust to modern Equestrian life during Nightmare Night when everypony would scream and run away.  She means something more to me......

She is more nocturnal than her friends, because she seems to adore the night.  She is my light, my Twilight, my immortal..... And also my princess.  Ever since she has become a princess, she has become more lovely and more beautiful....... Her hair is more neat, and her alicorn wings are elegant, and she is slimmer.  And, not to mention that she has more curves.

She is the only one that can understand me.  The others sometimes treat me as an outcast, but the citizens are slowly adjusting to having the Night Princess as the co-ruler of Equestria, at the very least.  Sometimes, I care about Twilight's safety.  When Tirek once imprisoned me, my sister, and Cadence into Tartarus, I feared that Twilight may lose all the magic- or worse.  Tirek was really powerful- I wondered if he has inflicted a bruise on Twilight.

When Twilight and her friends banished Tirek, I got to see her again, and she doesn't have a single bruise on her body.  The permanent bruise that will stay is Twilight's memory of her old home getting destroyed.  She doesn't seem entirely used to the new surroundings of the Friendship Castle, the castle that is in place of her old home.

I can understand all the turmoil and trauma that Twilight has to go through.  I can understand that because I've seen a few terrible things happen to Equestria a few times in my immortal life.  Some of the citizens have had nightmares after all the trauma- like losing magic and having to be so afraid.  The events seem to have affected Twilight and her friends the most- but the events may have affected the little foals so much more because they're so young.

I fly through the gorgeous night sky to visit Twilight.  The land is so silent and calm, but some of the citizens have nightmares that prove otherwise.  It is common to have nightmares after a traumatic event or a battle like when Twilight has to stop Tirek.  A few minutes later, I approach the Friendship Castle, and I land near the door.  I knock the door, and Twilight opens the door.

"Luna? What are you doing here at this time?" Twilight asked.

"I am here to visit you.  How have you been lately?" I replied.

"I'm okay.  The nightmares sometimes keep me up, and sometimes even the slightest noises bother me.  Maybe it's because of post-traumatic stress disorder."

"My sister has that, too. She wakes up every single midnight crying and shaking.  She's apparently really frightened for her life during those events."

Twilight nods, and then she invites me inside.  "Luna, I miss my old home, where all my books are. Most of them....... Gone because of this beast!" She said as she starts crying.

I place my wing over her to comfort her.  "I couldn't imagine how this must have felt," I said.

"Some ponies keep saying that I'm a hero, but I'm not sure if I can believe them.  I mean, every time I try to help my friends, they help me instead.  Sometimes I need saving, like when the aggressive crocodile in the Everfree Forest attempted to eat me up or when the letters have to be sent to me when I began to get corrupted during the chaotic return of Discord. Sometimes I have to sacrifice something, even my life, to help others. Without my friends, I'm just not strong."

"Sure, your friends help you out sometimes, and they look out for you, but that doesn't make you a damsel in distress.  Sometimes you just need their aid and their protectiveness.  And you could still save Equestria."

"But, what about that time when I couldn't stop the leader of the changelings during the Canterlot wedding, and Shining and Cadence have to save Equestria for me and my friends? That proves that I'm not a hero, but just Twilight Sparkle- the type to sometimes get saved. There are also times when I couldn't face down a beast, like when the hydra attempted to attack me when I tried to cross the swampy water.  I do get afraid a few times during my adventures."

I only nod in response.  Sure, some ponies get scared during their adventures.  Even the bravest ponies tend to get scared.

"Twilight, everypony gets scared at one point in their lives, even though they're brave.  Suppose a heroine from the story does not have any fears or weaknesses, and she gets through scary places in less than a minute.  Then, she would be a Mary Sue, right?" I said.

Twilight looks up to me.  "Yes, that would make her a Mary Sue.  I'm not like that- some ponies can relate to me," She replied.

Twilight seems to have calmed down a bit.  "Twilight, no matter what happens during your adventures, you are a hero.  It takes great courage to get through scary places, and it takes great courage to take risks, like when you try to activate the Tree of Harmony as the vines try to stop you," I said.

"But, what about when I tried to save my friends by sacrificing my magic?" Twilight asked.

"You did? When you were trying to stop Tirek? Of course, it is a risk, but in a neutral way with both pros and cons.  That beast did lose all the magic, though, so that the ponies get the magic back."

"I could have letted Celestia down if she ever finds out that I once gave up the alicorn magic."

"I don't think you could have letted my sister down- she must be proud of you."

"I'm not sure, Luna.  Some years ago, I got really worried about not sending the friendship report in time.  How is that she still forgives me?"

"She is very forgiving."

We walk upstairs a minute later, and Twilight slumps onto the bed.  "I couldn't save my pet owl, so I had to let him go during the battle.  I'm not sure where he went, but I hope he comes back someday," She said.

She closes her eyes, and she sheds a tear.  I gently wipe her tear off her cheek with my hoof.  I nuzzle her mane, and then I place my wing over her body once again.  A few hours pass, and then I sense that Twilight is having a nightmare.  I activate my magic to see what she is dreaming about.  I place my horn on Twilight's head, and then I see the nightmare.  I walk into the dream using the dreamwalking spell.

"Twilight, it is over. You have stopped him with the Elements of Harmony, and I'm sure that you won't have to go through the same thing again," I said as the scene in the dream changes to a silent dreamscape with just grass and the night sky with the full moon.

"Luna," She replied in awe, "You have saved me from the nightmare."

"You shouldn't thank me. Well, you have saved the kingdom from Tirek.  Everypony has the similiar dream about him.  The past is in the past, Twilight.  Is there someplace where you would rather be?"

"At a library..... The kind of library that is in Ponyville somewhere."

"Close your eyes, Twilight. You'll be surprised."

She closes her eyes as I change the scene to a room in the library.  The library has tons of bookshelves, with many books of multiple genres.  There are also stacks of magazines and comics on the table.  There is a desk near the office, and a pony sits behind the desk.  "Open your eyes, Twilight Sparkle. You are now in the library," I said.

Twilight opens her eyes, and gasps at the surroundings.  "Oh, Luna! You're so kind," She said.

I smile in response.  "I must visit other dreams to help other subjects, so...... Sweet dreams. I'll see you in the morning," I replied as

I use my magic to get out of the dream.

Pinkie's P.O.V

There is a slumber party in my apartment, and Twilight doesn't come because she is going through a tough time.  I'm sure she would get over the loss, right?  Besides all of that, I have certain feelings for a stallion....... The kind of stallion that once came to town to throw a party, and when I first saw him, I thought he was cute.  Of course, I am talking about Cheese Sandwich.

As Rarity starts her hooficure, I hear the phone ring.  I hop over to the phone, and I hear a familiar voice.  "Hello, Pinkie. How are you doing?" Cheese asked.

"I'm doing fine. My friends and I are having a slumber party, except for Twilight, because she's going through some after-trauma," I replied.

"I'm coming to town tomorrow. I have this feeling whenever I'm around you.  Maybe you'd like to go to the concert tomorrow?"

"Which concert?"

"The Pony Beats concert."

"That is my favorite band! How do you know it's my favorite band?"

"I'm just thinking about you."

I blush wildly, and my heart flutters.  He must feel the same way about me! I say "goodnight" before placing the phone onto the wall.  I walk back to the living room, and my friends are still awake.  Fluttershy seems a bit down for some reason.

"What is it, Fluttershy?" I asked.

"I may have forgiven Discord........ But I'm not sure if he could feel comfortable getting into a relationship with me. I mean, sometimes it's unusual to see him act shy around me.  I like him, and I'm sure he likes me- but....... I like him as more than just a friend," Fluttershy replied.

"Oh, you mean that prankster that sometimes betrays us.  Sometimes he couldn't be trusted," Apple Jack said.

"I don't think you're helping," Rarity told Apple Jack.

"Sure, Discord has turned his back on us a few times. We should give him another chance," Fluttershy said.

"Maybe," Rainbow Dash replied.

"You need some cheering up! Parties are about fun, not about memories of the events that happened a few weeks ago! Have a cupcake," I told Fluttershy.

I lend her a cupcake, and Fluttershy smiles as she takes a bite of the cupcake.  "Feel better now?" I asked.

"Maybe so," Fluttershy replied.

"Sometimes it is hard to go through the tough time," Rarity said, "Especially when a friend has betrayed us, only to get back on our side."

"Rarity has a point," Apple Jack said.

"Okay! Who wants to hear a story?" I asked.

"We do," They said in unison.

A Day With You

Twilight's P.O.V

As I wake up, Luna is standing near the door, about to leave.  "Do you have a good night's sleep?" She asked.

"If I remember, you did stop the nightmares. Without you, the nightmares would have continued. I owe my thanks," I replied.

"Aw, that's nothing, Twilight.  I am just trying to help.  Of course, there could be new books at the library in downtown Ponyville, if you would care to check it out. I'll be leaving, okay?"

"Okay."

She flies out of the castle, and I have a warm feeling inside my heart that has yet to go away.  I sigh deeply as I walk out of my new home.  I am barely used to my surroundings.  "Twilight, do I have to go with you?" Spike asked.

"Not really. You can stay home if you want- or you can visit Rarity," I replied.

He beams at the mention of Rarity.  "I'll be at Rarity's," He said.

"You love Rarity, don't you?"

I walk downtown, and Spike walks towards the boutique.  I am greeted by my friends.  "How are you?" Pinkie asked, "I know you missed the party, but that's okay. You don't have to come to every single party that I throw."

"I'm good. I'm just going to get new books," I replied as the scene of the books getting destroyed once again enter my mind.

"So, did you lose most of the books? I'm sorry for your loss, sugarcube," Apple Jack told me.

"Well, sometimes friends are more important," Rainbow Dash said.

"Are you going to buy the books?" Rarity asked, "Sometimes books aren't bought from libraries. There is a bookstore next to the library, though."

"Speaking of books," Fluttershy said as she turns her attention to Pinkie Pie, "Is your friend coming to town once again? I heard some of the conversation last night."

"He is coming- and we're going to see the Pony Beats concert!" Pinkie replied with excitement.

I smile as I walk past them.  I enter the library, and the library is familiar somehow.  The surroundings, the scenery, and the way this place looks. A pony sits behind the desk, and I look at the first bookshelf.

A book catches my interest.  I levitate the book to see what it's about.  It's about Equestrian history.  Surely, one book isn't enough to replace the other books.  I levitate another book off the bookshelf, and then I levitate another book.  I place the books onto the table.  I walk to the section with the books that have information about magic.  I take a few books, and then I decide to get a few fictional books.

I gather the books together, and then I talk with the pony about the books to see if I could get them.  "I think you deserve a few books after what has happened to all the other books," The pony said.

"Are you saying that I can have them for the rest of my life?" I asked.

"Yes. You get to keep them because you've saved Equestria."

I smile, and then I place the books into my saddle bags. The amount of books have made the saddle bags heavy.  I then walk to the bookstore to see if they have any more books.  Some of the books seem new, and to my surprise, Rainbow Dash is here.  She has a book in her left saddle bag.  "Hey, Rainbow Dash! Is that a new Daring Do book?" I asked.

"Of course! I'm gonna buy it. There's only a few of this left.  It's called 'Daring Do and the Treacherous Forest.'  I couldn't wait to read this," She replied.

"Which section of this store did you get this from?"

"They're over there."  She points to the left, and the aisle's sign suggests that it is full of the adventure genre.

I walk to the aisle, and I notice a book with the title that Rainbow has mentioned.  I levitate the book, and then I walk to the desk.  I buy the book a second later, and then I place the book into my left saddle bag.  I fly home, and then I place the books onto the only bookshelf left- and that bookshelf is in my room.  It is renewed somehow, and it is made of elegant marble.

I levitate the book, and then I place it onto the bed as I lay down.  It will take a while to get used to the new bed.  I start reading the book.  The Friendship Castle is really silent, and it is bigger on the inside.  It may seem small on the outside, but on the inside, there are several rooms- but not too many rooms.  There even is a throne room.

Pinkie's P.O.V

I excitedly race to the train station, and Cheese Sandwich is waiting at the train station.  I smile as I quickly hug him.  We break from the hug, and then I blush.

We hop off to the stage that is in the Ponyville Park.  The ponies are standing as a limo arrives.  Four mares that are dressed in glitzy outfits climb out of the limo, and then they get onto the stage.  The ponies cheer, and I smile excitedly.  An announcer walks onto the stage, and taps the microphone.  "Mares and gentlecoats, we are here to watch the Pony Beats sing! Let's give them a fanfare," He said.

We all cheer once again, and the announcer walks off the stage.  The Pony Beats start singing, and the upbeat music plays along.

"You gotta smile, cuz the day is shining bright! Cheer up and sing as the sun shines through your window! I know some days seem dark and rainy, but we can turn your frown upside down with our song! Gotta smile, smile, smile!" The Pony Beats sang.

Pretty soon, we are all singing along to this song.  We cheer as they end the song.  "That is the best song I've ever heard," I told

Cheese Sandwich, "The message of the song seems to be true!"

"I agree," He replied, "I bet this song describes you well because you're so cheery and excitable."

I blush at his words.  "Aww, thanks," I said in response to his compliment.  I kiss his cheek, and he seems to blush in response.

Fluttershy's P.O.V

Discord is on the sofa, and he is unusually somber today.  "Discord, why are you bothered by your actions? I have already forgiven you," I said.

"I know, but another villain could someday come and then I would betray you once again.  I'm not good at being loyal or anything.  I'm just a liar- and Apple Jack is right about me," He replied.

"Apple Jack doesn't completely trust you just yet, but that doesn't mean that you're a liar."

"But I have lied, Fluttershy.  When I once told you and your friends that I joined this beast, I have injured your feelings. I don't think you deserve to be with me."

I place my hoof onto Discord's shoulder, and I smile at him.  "But, Discord...... Don't you say that.  Ever since you turned good, I have this feeling whenever we're together.  I like you as more than just a friend," I said, "And you should know that you're not bad.  Everypony makes mistakes. That's what makes them......... Themselves. Without mistakes, they would be seen as too perfect. You're not perfect, but I like you, no matter who you are or what you are."

I swear that I could see a tear go down Discord's cheeks.  He snaps, and a box of tissues appear.  "My, my....... Your words are so touching," He said, "You're so right."

"That's because I care about you," I replied with a faint smile.

Discord wipes his tears with the tissue, and then he smiles back.  Of course, the past is in the past- so why would somepony bother to think about the past?  The past does not always repeat itself- but it could in nightmares.  He snaps his fingers, and in his hand is a boquet.  He lends it to me, and I blush.  "Thank you," I said.

"You're welcome, Fluttershy. Want to go on a picnic?" He replied.

"Of course."

We walk out of the cottage, and then we walk downtown.  We reach the park, and Discord snaps his fingers.  A picnic basket appears in less than a second.  I take in the scenery around me- the bright blue sky, the freshly cut grass, and the flowers dotting the ground.  There are butterflies hovering over the flowers.  The other ponies are having a picnic in the park.

"Celestia thinks she's so glorious, right? Let's see about that," Discord said as he snaps his fingers.

The sun turns pink, resulting in the whole town seeming recolored.  "Discord, turn that back to normal. Celestia wouldn't like that," I said.

"I'm sure a girly pony would like the sun to be colored pink."

"Turn it back now. Seriously."

"Alright, fine."  Discord changes the sun's color back to normal.  He would have received an unpleasant visit from Celestia.

A few hours pass, and then Discord and I go back home.

Twilight's P.O.V

As I finish reading one of the books, I realize that I've been reading for the last few hours.  There is a pile of books on the floor.  I levitate all the books with my magic, and then I place them onto the bookshelf.  I look out the window, and the sun sets as I try to forget the events that have happened a few weeks ago.

I am not quite used to this place- there are some rooms that I haven't recognized.  I'm sure that pretty soon, the guards would be assigned to this place to guard the castle from intruders.

I notice a shadow in the window.  It is shaped like an owl- is it Owlowiscious? How can he find this place if he once flew away for safety?  "Owlowiscious, is that you?" I asked.

The owl hoots in response, and then I smile.  "You're back," I said.

Spike walks in, and I smile at him.  "How's your day?" I asked.

"It went really well.  Rarity is being her usual self," He replied, "The owl behind you- is that Owlowiscious?"

"Of course, Spike."

I turn around to gaze at the stars with the telescope.  The night is beautiful, like Luna's mane that has a rippling effect even though the wind does not blow.  As the telescope's glass close in, I notice a familiar figure flying throughout the sky- the rippling mane, the wings, and the horn.  After a few hours of stargazing, I begin to feel tired.  I slump onto the bed, and then I fall asleep.  That is when I start to dream.......

Instead of the usual nightmares, I am just standing on the balcony of my new home.  The full moon is set perfectly in the sky, and the stars glitter.  Luna appears, and I smile.  "Luna," I said, "What are you doing here?"

"I decide to visit you in your dreams once again, Twilight," She replied.

She nuzzles my mane, and then I blush.  I nuzzle her mane in response.  I then kiss her, and she presses her lips against mine in response.  We make out for a moment, and then we break from the kiss.  "I must help other subjects in their dreams, Twilight. I love you," She said.

I blush once again.  "I love you too, Luna," I replied.

A Night at the Gala

Luna's P.O.V

I fly through the dreamscape, and most of the subjects no longer has nightmares about the events that happened a few weeks ago.

"They will never appreciate your night," A voice said.

I immediately turn around, and standing there is Nightmare Moon.  "Nightmare Moon! Just what are you doing in the dreamscape?" I asked.

"They are pretending to appreciate you."

"They are not! They are forgiving! The past is in the past! Why are you trying to trick me?! Leave me alone!"

"We are the same pony, Luna!"

"Quit it! We're not the same- you're a part of the nightmares, and I'm a part of the good dreams.  I banish nightmares, while you create them! Leave me alone, or else!"

"You're kidding, you're kidding, right? They would never appreciate you. Your reason is not so valid. Not even little Twilight could appreciate you."

"How did you know her name? Were you stalking her or what? They do appreciate me, and my reasons are very true in every way! Why do you even exist?! You should have never existed!"

"Oh, quit your whining, Luna. We are the same pony, and they will never-"

"I'm not whining! I'm just standing up for myself- you're apparently dumb because you don't know the difference between whining and standing up for yourself.  You don't even know about friendship. You don't even have a kind heart! You're nothing but a malicious entity!"

"Oh, is that so? That is not enough to make me leave you alone. I can sense your bitterness."

"Quit it, Nightmare Moon! You don't even belong here! I'm gonna tell my sister about what you were trying to do with me- and I'm sure that you'll stay away afterwards!"

"You mean that coward? She wouldn't say anything. She'd just be cowardly.  You're more stupid than ever, fool."

"HOW DARE YOU INSULT MY SISTER! SHE IS NOT A COWARD, AND SHE HAS A HEART, UNLIKE YOU!"

I shoot a powerful magic beam at Nightmare Moon, and the beam envelops her.  "Wait a minute. We're the same," She said.

"We're never the same! You'll get this for corrupting me long ago!" I retorted.

"How is this possible?! You fool, I'll get you someday!"

A few minutes later, Nightmare Moon disappears, and I feel exhausted from the excess use of magic.  Sure, alicorns have a lot of magic, but theirs is a bit limited.  The unicorn's magic is more limited- and if magic use is pushed past the limits, then they would pass out or worse.  Sometimes a skill like dream walking can take some magic use.

I still feel angry that Nightmare Moon has insulted my sister.  Sure, Celestia gets afraid sometimes, but that doesn't make her a coward.  Without fear, a pony would be incomplete, right?  I sigh as I use my magic to get out of the dreamscape.  To my surprise, Celestia is standing near my bedroom door.  She has a concerned expression on her face.

"Were you alright? I hear you screaming," She said.

"Nightmare Moon was bothering me, so I used my magic on her so that she would leave me alone," I replied, "Did you hear every word that I have said?"

"Just some. Did you use excess magic to blast her away?"

"Yes- and I even told her that she gets that for corrupting me long ago.  She doesn't even know the difference between standing up for myself and whining.  And she even called me a fool."

Celestia places her wing across my body, as if in a protective manner.  "You are not a fool.  She does not have a heart- and because she's banished, you're safe from her harsh taunting.  Nightmare Moon is a fool because she has once mistaken my actions against her for cowardice," She said, "And you have stood up to her- good for you. Now, I must raise the sun. There will be a gala tonight- last time there was a gala, you didn't want to come out of the room because you felt guilt for your past actions."

"That's also because I was shy," I replied.

"I know. I would have scolded the ponies for not understanding you. But, they have accepted you- and you don't deserve to be an outcast."

"Then why did you ignore me all those years ago?"

"I was too busy being the perfect princess that I have forgotten you. I'm sorry about that."

"I forgive you. Now, I need some time alone."

"Okay, then. You seem tired. You should get some rest- and I'll send out the invitations to Twilight and her friends."

I smile as she walks out.  I am tired, but I use my left over magic anyways to lower the moon.  The moon has lowered completely, and then I feel so much more exhausted.  I quickly close my eyes to fall asleep.

Twilight's P.O.V

I wake up, and then I walk out of the castle.  My friends are waiting outside once again.  Pinkie Pie is smiling widely as she hops around.  "Did anypony have dreams last night?" She asked.

"No, but Sweetie Belle has a few nightmares, and her nightmares were turned into good dreams.  I sometimes don't remember my dreams," Rarity said.

"Well, I was having a nightmare, and I woke with a start because of it," Rainbow Dash said.

"You're not as brave as me," Apple Jack told her.

"Hey!" Rainbow Dash replied.

"I have a dream about being assertive," Fluttershy said.

"Well, I had a dream where there is a huge party across Equestria! And then I have another dream where the town is covered in frosting! And my third dream is about my coltfriend," Pinkie said, "I always have good dreams!"

"Well...... I had a dream about Luna," I said as I blush a bit.

"You do?" My friends replied in unison.

"I think she was visiting you in your dream.  My sister once told me about the dream she has with Luna," Rarity said, "Even though Sweetie Belle seems subtle about it."

"Scootaloo said that she once has a dream about Luna," Rainbow Dash said.

"I wonder if she'll enter Apple Bloom's dreams someday," Apple Jack said.

I open the mailbox, and in there are tickets.  I look at them for a second.  "We're invited to the gala tonight," I said.

"The animals ran away from me last time," Fluttershy said.

"They didn't buy anything from me," Apple Jack said, "Maybe I shouldn't make money, but I like to support my family."

"The prince was rude last time," Rarity said.

"The Wonderbolts didn't notice me," Rainbow Dash said, "Even though I once saved them."

"They're too boring to enjoy crazy parties," Pinkie said.

"I think our time will be better- I promise, girls.  You'll bring somepony if you want," I said, "If Celestia's too busy greeting guests, then I will talk with Luna."

"I have made a few dresses. I think they would suit your personalities. You'll see when you come to the boutique," Rarity said.

We all trot to the boutique a second later.  "Do you like those dresses?" Rarity asked as she pulls out five dresses.

The dress that is meant for me has a magenta star on the chest area, and the dress is colored hot pink.  The dress that is meant for Rainbow Dash is rainbow colored, with a thunder bolt-shaped gem on the chest area.  A pastel colored dress is meant for Fluttershy, with the butterfly-shaped gem on the chest area.  Pinkie Pie always wear the most pink, so the dress with the party theme is meant for her- and it has a balloon-shaped gem on the chest area.

Rarity always outshines us with her own dresses.  This time, it is a dark pink dress with ruffles that has sparkly sequins, and not to mention the lace on the sleeve area.  There is a purple gem on the chest area.  "Like the dresses?! We love them!" My friends and I said in reply to Rarity's question.

We get into the dresses, and then Rarity gets into her own dress.  "I am the most bedazzled, but Twilight, you're so lucky to be a princess," Rarity told me.

"Of course I'm lucky, but I didn't ask for it. Celestia gave me those wings because of all the lessons that I have learned," I replied.

My friends' manes are styled, including mine.  Rarity levitates a crown, and places it onto my head.  "No princess is complete without her crown on the night of the ball," She said.

I smile in response.  She's so generous sometimes.  A few minutes later, we are all finished with the makeup and such.  Rainbow Dash and Apple Jack doesn't have makeup because they don't like it.  Fluttershy has a bit of makeup, and Pinkie Pie has some makeup.  I have a bit of makeup- I don't need too much of it.  Rarity always wears makeup, especially during formal events.

Spike walks into the boutique, and he notices Rarity.  "You're so beautiful, Rarity," He told her.

"Thank you, Spikey-wikey! I always get compliments for my beauty," Rarity replied.

"Because Discord is the master of chaos, I think he would disguise himself as a stallion tonight," Fluttershy said.

"We bet," My friends and I said in unison.

"And Cheesy may wear a tuxedo," Pinkie said.

"You and Cheese Sandwich are officially in a relationship?" Rarity asked Pinkie.

"No. We haven't kissed yet," Pinkie replied.

"I bet you're so cute together," Fluttershy said.

We continue to speak with each other as we walk out of the boutique.  Cheese Sandwich appears, and Pinkie Pie walks up to him.  Discord appears, and he is disguised as a pony.  Fluttershy walks up to him.  Both of their partners are wearing a tuxedo.  We all go to the train station to go to Canterlot Castle.

We hop onto the train, and the train starts moving immediately.  A few minutes later, we arrive in Canterlot, and we hop off the train to enter the castle.  Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich seem to be holding in their excitement.  Not so many ponies seem to notice that Discord is in disguise of a stallion.

We walk into the ballroom a second later, and the other ponies seem to enjoy themselves.  Celestia is greeting the guests, and Luna doesn't seem occupied.  I walk up to Luna, and she smiles.  "How are you, Twilight?" She asked.

"I'm fine," I replied.

We walk into the courtyard together, and we then gaze at the moonlit sky together.  "You're so beautiful tonight," I said.

"Thank you, Twilight. You're pretty, too," Luna replied.

Our faces are mere inches apart.  I press my lips against Luna's, and she does the same.  We make out for a few minutes, and then I start to feel as I'm being watched.  We gently break from the kiss, and we turn our heads to the door.  Standing there is Celestia.  "Why haven't you told me?" She asked.

"Celestia, I have liked Luna for a while, and then my feelings escalated enough for me to kiss her," I quickly explained.

"That's not a full explanation, Twilight.  Sister, I didn't want to tell you because...... Well, I know you're protective of Twilight.  I have had a thing for her ever since I talked with her on Nightmare Night.  My feelings for her have escalated, and I have always thought that she is adorable," Luna said, "How did you know of our relationship?"

"I just came into the courtyard, and I saw you both making out.  I was surprised that my student would love my sister," Celestia replied, "I can get used to that- just don't do anything so suggestive or inappropriate."

She walks back into the castle.  She wasn't angry or anything....... But, she has seen us making out.  I repeat, she has just seen that happen.

Fluttershy's P.O.V

Discord and I walk to the right, and the ponies are minding their own business in the ballroom.  Cheese Sandwich and Pinkie Pie hop around the room for a few seconds, and then they settle down.  I smile, and then I kiss Discord on the lips.  Discord responds to the kiss by breaking from the kiss, and he's now blushing.

"It's okay," I said, "You don't have to be ashamed of your past actions."

Pinkie's P.O.V

Cheese Sandwich and I kiss, and then we break from the kiss a moment later.  "Can you be my coltfriend?" I asked.

"Of course!" He replied.

We then hop around once again, like the little foals that are partying hard.

A few minutes later, the ponies flock to a dinner table.  My friends and I walk to the table, too.  Cheese Sandwich sits next to me, and Discord sits next to Fluttershy.  Twilight and Luna are the last ones to come in- and they have a blush on their faces.  They sit together a second later.  "Why are you blushing, Twilight?" I asked my friend.

"Celestia caught me kissing Luna," She replied.

Apple Jack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash seem to overhear the conversation.  "Of course, why didn't you tell us that you like her?" Rarity asked Twilight, "I sort of expected you to be with a stallion, but you are with the princess."

Twilight blushes even more, and Luna stares at us in a stern way as it to tell us to stop asking so many questions.  My friends quit asking, and then they take to eating their dinner.  My friends and I probably still have a lot to ask Twilight about her relationship with the Night princess.

But, for now, it will be better to wait until Twilight is not in a crowded place, where everypony could hear her words.

A Normal Day

Twilight's P.O.V

As I walk downstairs, my friends are waiting near the door.  "How long have you had a crush on her?" Fluttershy asked.

"I have had a crush on her ever since I first saw her," I replied, "She is so beautiful like the night sky."

"Well, she was evil one time. Is she gonna turn back?" Rainbow Dash said.

"She's not gonna turn back. All of the Nightmare is purged out of her!" I replied, "Did you not see the Elements turn her back to good?"

"Yeah, right."

"Let's ignore Rainbow Dash. Speaking of that, Princess Luna is immortal.  Are you also going to be immortal? Like, you're going to be the goddess of Friendship?" Apple Jack asked.

"Possibly," I replied.

"If there's going to be more alicorns, I'll throw an alicorn party!" Pinkie said.

"They're rare- and I'm not sure if there's really gonna be an alicorn party," I corrected her.

We pause for a moment before continuing to speak.  "So, Twilight, have you known yourself to be lesbian or bisexual?" Apple Jack asked.

"Yes. I've known that ever since I was younger.  I haven't decided to come out back then because I feared that some ponies may make fun of me," I replied.

"Have you kissed a mare before?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Not really- and this week I have done that for the first time," I said.

"You kissed her?" Rarity asked, "I guess the rumors are true.  A few ponies have seen that happen."

"I wonder how Celestia may have found out though," Fluttershy said.

"Maybe a guardspony told her," Pinkie Pie told Fluttershy, "But we're not sure. We're not gonna rush Twilight into coming out to the whole kingdom, though."

"And neither would Celestia rush her sister into doing so," Rarity added in.

"Speaking of that, I will throw a party at Sugarcube Corner for somepony," Pinkie said.

"And I will tend to my animals," Fluttershy added in.

"I'm going to have a visit from the fashion critic today, so I gotta go," Rarity said.

"I'm supposed to train with the Wonderbolts today," Rainbow Dash said.

"The months are getting cooler- I'm needed at the farm to harvest the apples.  And Nightmare Night is coming soon," Apple Jack said.

They all walk out the door.  Spike coughs out a letter, and then I start reading the letter.  Cadence is coming for a visit? I rush to the train station to greet Cadence, and she hops off the train a second later.  "How are you?" I asked.

"I'm okay.  Well, the nightmares have stopped just a bit.  How are you?" She replied.

"I'm good.  I went to the gala last night, and Luna and I kissed in the courtyard.  That's when Celestia finds out about our relationship.  After that, my friends learned of what has happened. Some seemed to accept."

"What? Really? I couldn't believe that Celestia was being nosy last night."

We both break into laughter, and then Cadence starts to act a bit serious, yet still amused.  "How long have you known yourself to be bisexual or something like that?" She asked.

"Ever since I was young.  Well, I haven't had enough courage to come out because some ponies could make fun of me. I haven't kissed a mare back then, but this week, I have kissed one, which is Luna," I replied.

"And why haven't you come out to me long ago when I used to foalsit you?"

"Because I thought that you'd get angry with me."

"I'm not mad, Twilight.  I'm just curious.  Let me tell you a bit more about same-sex relationships and such.  Long ago in medieval times, it is seen as sinful- and if somepony in that time is attracted to the same sex, then they will get imprisoned or worse.  That kind of discrimination lasted until the late 1900s.  Same-sex relationships are beginning to become more tolerated."

"How do you know?"

"Because I'm the princess of love, remember?"

"Yeah, right. How is my brother?"

"Shiny, you mean? Well, he's doing okay."

We walk to the Ponyville spa, and then we enter the place.  "Has my brother gotten any nightmares from the events?" I asked.

"A little bit. A lot of ponies were traumatized from what has happened to them," Cadence replied.

Luna's P.O.V

I walk into the castle's living room, and Celestia is in there.  "Luna, why haven't you told me of your feelings for Twilight?" She asked.

"Because you're protective of her," I replied, "I don't think you would have approved of me dating her."

"That reason doesn't always hold true.  I will accept that you are both in love. What was your first impression of her?"

"My first impression of her? I thought she was adorable."

"That's all?"

"No, not really.  She's understanding, she's caring, she's smart, and she likes the night more than she likes the day."

Celestia smiles for a second.  "That's what I thought.  When Twilight is younger, She used to look out the window using her telescope.  She'd stay up past her bedtime," She said, "Sometimes when I remind her that it's past her bed time, she would say that she'd rather stay up some more. And then I would say that she would need some rest for the next day."

"I see," I replied, "Some ponies do enjoy the night in the current era, unlike so long ago."

"Of course. Twilight is really smart when it comes to astrology.  When she was still in school, she would get an A in most classes.  Friendship used to not matter to her long ago."

"I must ask you something. What has Sunset Shimmer done that has caused her to be kicked out of the School for Gifted Unicorns?"

"She wanted to be a princess, but I refused to make her one, and she made a foolish choice of going to the alternate reality- the world that Twilight has once entered to get the crown back."

"So, you have the Summer Sun Celebration, right? I wonder if I can get my own celebration, where they will see the glorious moon rise."

"You want your own celebration, Luna? I'll think of it, and once I decide, I will tell you later."

I nod in response as I walk out of the living room.

Pinkie Pie's P.O.V

For a pony that deserves a party like this, Drama Queen is hard to impress.  She likes high-quality things, but she has a bit of a fun side.  She is a unicorn that comes from Fillywood, where most celebrities live.  She has golden brown hair and a cream colored coat.  She has emerald eyes that glitter.  Her cutie mark is a theater stage.

She's performed in multiple plays like Little Mares and Wicked.  She has that signature smile that she flashes when she speaks with others.  I lend a few cupcakes to Drama Queen, and she takes a small bite out of the chocolate cupcake.  "Don't you like it?" I asked.

She pauses for a moment, and then she smiles.  "The taste is okay," She replied.

"Do you wanna play any of those fun games?" I concluded.

She notices the dance floor, and then she walks over.  "I request upbeat music," She said.

I turn on the music, and then she starts dancing.  I start dancing to the upbeat music, and Cheese Sandwich does the same thing.

Fluttershy's P.O.V

The cool autumn breeze blows my pastel pink mane as I feed the squirrels.  I hum a little song as I walk over to the bird house.  One of the birds pop out of the bird house, and I pick up a worm.  I then give the worm to the bird, and the bird takes the worm into its mouth.  A butterfly lands on top of my nose, and I smile.  "Hello there, little one," I said.

The butterfly then lands onto one of the flowers.  A group of fillies, who call them the "Cutie Mark Crusaders," approach me as I walk over to the little squirrels.

"Hey, Fluttershy. We have accidentally chased one of the bunnies into the Everfree Forest," Apple Bloom said.

"Really? That's dreadful. You stay here while I look for the bunny," I replied with nervousness.

"You can't go alone! Remember the time when Twilight is turned to stone by a cockatrice?" Sweetie Belle warned.

"I use the stare, remember?" I asked.

"Okay then," Scootaloo said.

I trot into the scary forest, and the eerie noises echo throughout the place as I walk deeper into the forest.  "Come out," I called, "I know you ran away, little bunny. Come back to me. It's me, Fluttershy."

There was no response- and that is because a bunny can't make sounds, right? I look around cautiously for the dangerous creatures.  I hope that the creatures don't eat the bunny.  I notice a bunny hopping out of the bush, and I smile as I approach the bunny.  "Hello there, little one.  Come back home with me," I said.

The bunny gets onto my back as I trot back out of the forest.  "Sorry about chasing the bunny into the forest," Scootaloo said.

"That's okay. Everypony makes mistakes sometimes. Go along home, girls," I replied.

I enter the cottage, and to my surprise, the interior is upside down.  I smile at Discord's chaotic antics.  "Discord, what were you up to?" I asked.

"Oh! I decided to make it chaotic," He replied as he snaps his fingers.   The interior changes back to normal as a result.

I give Discord a kiss, and he responds with a kiss on my forehead.

The First Autumn Moon Celebration

Luna's P.O.V

I fly through the dreamscape, and I can see how many names are in the dreamscape.  Those names are on the doors- doors that stand without walls.  I notice a door that says "Scootaloo," and then I use my magic to see what's happening in the dream.  I sense that she is having a nightmare.  I walk through the door, and two fillies seem to be laughing at Scootaloo.

"Stop," I declared.  The two fillies disappear from the dream as a result.

I land onto the ground, and then I approach Scootaloo.  Her wings seem to be glued to her body.  "Greetings, Scootaloo. Last time we met, you were afraid of disappointing Rainbow Dash.  Is there a problem that is bothering you in the waking world?" I said.

"Princess Luna! I remember your words from last time.  Besides that, those fillies that are laughing at me are the bullies from school.  They always tease me and my friends about not having cutie marks," She replied, "They even made fun of how bad I am at flying."

I use my magic to free Scootaloo's wings.  "Scootaloo, I couldn't imagine how it must have felt," I said, "Have you considered standing up to them?"

"I have, but they still tease us even though I tell them to stop," Scootaloo responded.

"Have you ever tried flying?"

"A few times, actually. How do most pegasi and alicorns fly with ease?"

"I have a lot of experience in flying.  My sister, who rises and lowers the sun, no longer flies, despite seeming capable enough to do so.  She lets her pegasi guards carry her around in the air."

I spread out my wings, and then I fly into the air for a second.  "Just spread out your wings and bend your legs so that you can fly. Try this," I said.

Scootaloo spreads out her wings, and then she bends her legs.  She flaps her wings very hard as she levitates into the air.  She moves forward until she drops onto the ground.  "Why is it so hard for me?" She asked.

"It takes practice. Be patient in your practice, and then you'll be in the air in no time," I replied.

Scootaloo once again flies into the air.  She flies a bit farther, and she is even higher in the air.  She once again drops onto the ground.  She smiles this time.  "I'm gonna be as good as Rainbow Dash someday," She said, "I gotta show the foals that I can fly.  That way, they would be impressed, and then Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon will leave me and my friends alone."

"When are you going to show them?"

"Tomorrow, during recess."

I land onto the ground, and I smile at Scootaloo.  She has more confidence right now.  "Just don't be a show-off though," I said, "That may get into the way of your education and your friendship with the ones that you're most close to."

I fly out of the dream, and I am in the middle of the dreamscape once again.  I use my magic to get out of the dreamscape.  It is almost dawn, and I have to lower the moon.  I quickly lower the moon, and then the sun rises.  Celestia walks into my room, and she starts to speak.  "You now have a celebration, Luna. It is the Autumn Moon Celebration, and it will happen tonight.  On every October 23rd, the celebration will happen," She said.

"Thanks, sister!" I replied as I hug Celestia.

"You're welcome. Also, get some rest," She said as she walks out of the room.

Twilight's P.O.V

I wake up with a start, and then I hear a knock on the door.  I walk downstairs, and then I open the door.  My friends walk in, and then Spike coughs out a letter.  The letter is from Celestia.  I read the letter, and it is about a new kind of celebration.  "The Autumn Moon Celebration happens tonight," I said, "We must prepare for the celebration."

"So we're gonna watch the moon rise tonight?" Apple Jack asked.

"Did somepony say celebration?" Pinkie asked.

"Are we gonna go through-" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Sheesh, Rainbow! Seriously," I interrupted.

"How did you know what I'm going to say?"

"I can pretty much tell by your facial expression."

"It's going to be a bit chilly tonight. I will wear my best scarf," Rarity said.

"Are you going to be onstage with Princess Luna?" Fluttershy asked me.

"Of course," I replied.

"Speaking of celebrations, I think the abandoned house in downtown Ponyville will serve as a haunted attraction for Nightmare Night! It's been cleaned out, and some of the actors will masquerade as spooky characters and scare the other ponies," Pinkie said, "And some regular ponies will do the same thing."

"That's awesome, Pinkie!" Rainbow Dash told Pinkie.

"Twilight, I will make a warm dress for you. And then you'll try it on once I'm done making one," Rarity told me.

I follow Rarity to the boutique, and then Rarity starts working on a dress.

Pinkie's P.O.V

I lead Rainbow Dash to the abandoned house in downtown Ponyville.  The abandoned house's exterior is creepy- and it also has a Gothic feel to it.  "Rainbow Dash, the ponies will start here, and then they will get into the entrance. They will explore the first floor first, and then they go to the second floor.  After that, they will go into the backyard and then run off of the property," I said as I lead Rainbow around.

The floorboards creak with every step, and the same goes for the stairs.  The doors also make a creaking sound.  There are spooky decorations on the walls and the ceiling.  "Do you think our friends can handle going through this place?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"Not really- but you and Apple Jack are brave.  Rarity doesn't like gore, and Fluttershy would not come to town for Nightmare Night.  Twilight may get scared a few times," I replied, "I don't get scared, but I tend to be nervous sometimes."

"Alright, then. I'll hang out with the Wonderbolts."

I smile in response as I rush off of the property.  I then hop over to Sugarcube Corner to make some sweets for tonight.  A few hours pass as I finish making the sweets.

Twilight's P.O.V

"Did you like the dress?" Rarity asked.

I look at myself in the mirror for a few seconds.  "It is pretty," I replied.

"You will wear this tonight, along with the crown.  You're so lucky to be a princess."

"I have never asked for the title.  I've always thought that I'm just Twilight Sparkle, but Cadence once told me that I'm anything but a regular unicorn."

"And that's true.  If I was you, I'd wear the dress and crown."

I nod in response.  Ever since I became a princess, Rarity would talk about how lucky I am to be a princess.  Wasn't being a princess every fillies' dream?  That wasn't my dream when I was really young.  The sun starts to set as Rarity leads me out of the botique.  "I never thought that I would be designing for a recently ascended royal," She said.

"You aren't the only designer that creates my dresses. There's designers in Canterlot that are responsible for that," I replied.

"Canterlot is so fancy, but I didn't get to stay there for a long time because my friends here are more important."

"I see.  That's a lesson you once learned when you used to stay in that place for a while."

Pinkie pops out of the bush, and starts to speak.  "The celebration's starting," She said, "We gotta be there! And Twilight has to be onstage-" She said.

"I know," I interrupted politely as I approach the stage.

I walk onto the stage, and Princess Luna is already onstage.  This time, I stand next to her instead of Celestia.  "Greetings, citizens of Equestria! I may present the new celebration, called the Autumn Moon Celebration! I thank my sister for arranging this for me," Luna announced.

"I must announce this.  Princess Luna and I are in a relationship," I added in, "We've been in a relationship since a few days ago."

Celestia lowers the sun, and then Luna rises the moon.  The citizens cheer at the sight of the moonrise.  The cool autumn breeze blows my mane as I smile at the audience.  A few minutes later, I walk off the stage.  "I couldn't believe that you're already open about the relationship just now," Rarity said.

"Have a cupcake?" Pinkie asked.

"It is a glorious moonrise. It's too bad that Rainbow forgets about the celebration," Apple Jack said.

"I like the sun better," Fluttershy said.

"Okay, girls," I said.

Princess Luna approaches me, and I smile at her.  Our faces are mere inches apart, and she presses her lips against mine.  I press my lips against hers in response.  A second later, we gently break from the kiss.  Luna flies into the air.  "I will go home with my sister," She said, "We may attend to our duties."

Another Nightmare Night

Twilight's P.O.V

The moon rises as I walk downtown.  Pinkie Pie pops out of nowhere, and she smiles excitedly.  "The abandoned house is occupied with ponies that want a good scare!" She said, "C'mon! Check it out. Our friends are inside."

"Okay," I replied, "I don't want to see gore, though."

"But it's just costume makeup."

She leads me to the abandoned house, and the ponies are getting in.  "It doesn't cost anything.  That means we get a scare for free," Pinkie said with still some excitement.

We enter the abandoned house, and I hear the eerie noises.  It is dark in here as Pinkie leads me around.  "Are you feeling the slightest bit nervous or not?" She asked.

"I don't think so. I'm logical," I replied.

"So? Even the most logical ponies get scared."

"I don't think our friends would have counted- but Fluttershy always get scared."

Some ponies scream in fright, and a spooky moan sounds throughout the place for a few seconds.  "Apple Jack! I'm not scared," A familiar voice shouted.

I turn around, and I notice Rainbow Dash and Apple Jack arguing.  "I'm not scared, either! You're more scared than I am," Apple Jack replied.

"No, you're scared! I'm never scared."

"You're like Scootaloo- both of you are chickens."

"Quit it, Apple Jack! You're more scared-"

A pony in a vampire costume approaches them, and they both scream in fright.  "Relax, it's just a pony in a costume," I said.

"You're not supposed to spoil it for them! They love to be scared sometimes," Pinkie told me.

I nod in response as we walk up the stairs.  "I'm not scared, you're scared!" Apple Jack told Rainbow Dash.

"No, you're scared," Rainbow Dash replied.

"No way! I deal with monsters without difficulty, like the time when I saved Apple Bloom from a chimera.  You think you're better than me?"

"I deal with monsters, too! Like the time when we prevented the cragadile from attacking Twilight- but that's both of us saving somepony, right? I've helped Daring Do to fight monsters one time. I'm the most awesome!"

"Don't be bragging about yourself, like you once did. I am more humble than you are."

"Yeah, but that doesn't make you brave and awesome! I'm more awesome cuz' I can do a Sonic Rainboom!"

"Yeah, right. You even saved Rarity while performing the trick- and not to mention that you also saved the Wonderbolts on the same day during the competition."

I try to ignore their argument as I follow Pinkie Pie.  They should know that everypony is brave in their own ways- not just one way.  A minute later, my friends and I walk out of this place.  "Did anypony get scared?" Pinkie asked us.

"Not really. I'm logical," I said.

"Rainbow Dash is scared," Apple Jack said.

"No! Apple Jack is scared," Rainbow Dash said.

"Oh! Okay, who wants to go trick-or-treating?" Pinkie asked.

"None of us," My friends and I replied in unison.

"I'll go myself. I hope I get the most candy," Pinkie replied.

Pinkie hops off with the trick-or-treating bag.  Rainbow Dash flies into the sky as I walk to the town square.  Princess Luna is standing in the town square, and I approach her.   "Twilight, how are you doing?" She asked.

"I'm good," I replied, "My friends and I went through the 'haunted' house over there.  Rainbow Dash and Apple Jack argue about who's more brave and awesome.  And Pinkie is her usual silly self- and I'm the logical one.  Rarity and Fluttershy didn't like Nightmare Night."

"Sometimes I wonder how friends with different personalities and interests get along so well- that's how the citizens of Equestria are, unlike so long ago when the three tribes bicker with each other."

"Luna, have you felt different from your sister?"

Luna sighs in response, and turns her head to the right.  "Yes, and we are different.  Celestia is still more liked, and the citizens are taking a long time to adjust to me," She said.

"You don't have to be sad. They forgive you for what has happened long ago," I replied.

"I know, Twilight. You do understand me the most- but there are times when you don't."

I simply smile faintly in response.  I think being feared is the biggest con when it comes to being princess of the night.  Three foals approach Luna a minute later.  "Princess Luna! I stood up to the bullies, and I finally flew without any difficulty," Scootaloo said.

"Are you saying that this is Luna, the princess that is rarely seen at night? She looks a bit like Nightmare Moon," Apple Bloom said.

"They don't look the same. Nightmare Moon is darker, while Luna is a bit lighter. Their eyes look different too," Sweetie Belle said, "So maybe she didn't turn into Nightmare Moon long ago. Nightmare Moon may have once placed a corrupting spell on her."

"How do you know?" Scootaloo and Apple Bloom asked.

"I'm just guessing," Sweetie Belle replied.

Luna smiles at them for a minute, and then she starts to speak.  "Nightmare Moon and I are separate.  I once met her long ago in the Everfree, and since that happened, she kept telling me that nopony appreciates my night.  Because of that, I became jealous of Celestia's day, and that's how Nightmare Moon corrupted me.  I was then..... Banished for a thousand years, and after that, I was released by the Elements of Harmony. Twilight even helped me to adjust to modern times by not using the Royal Canterlot Voice," She said, "She understands me the most sometimes. She's my special someone, too."

"That explains..... Your relationship, right?" Apple Bloom replied.

"Okay, are we gonna go crusading or not?" Scootaloo asked Apple Bloom.

"Luna, what do you mean when you say that Twi is your special someone? Are you dating?" Sweetie Belle asked Luna.

"We are dating. We've been open about our relationship since the Autumn Moon Celebration," I said.

"We didn't know about the celebration. Scootaloo, Apple Bloom, and I had to get enough sleep for school," Sweetie Belle replied, "Maybe when we get older, we could see the moon rise at the celebration."

"Scootaloo, what I'm trying to tell you is that you seem to have improved in flying. And did the bullies leave you alone after you stand up to them?" Luna told Scootaloo.

"They did leave me alone," Scootaloo replied, "Though I don't get my cutie mark in flying."

"I wonder how Scootaloo finally becomes capable of flying," Apple Bloom said.

"I gave her advice in a dream," Luna told Apple Bloom.

"Okay, so last time she saw you in a dream, she has to face her fears in the non-dream world?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Of course, Apple Bloom. Sweetie Belle, have you learned to allow Rarity to follow her dreams of being a fashion designer?" Luna asked.

"Yes," Sweetie Belle replied.

"Okay, we haven't started cosplaying. We're going to the haunted house to see if we can scare the other ponies," Scootaloo said, "That'll get us cutie marks."

"I'm not sure, Scootaloo. Every time we do something, we don't get cutie marks," Apple Bloom replied.

"Let's go," Sweetie Belle said.

They all walk to the house that I walked through.  They're young- aren't most foals easily startled?

Rainbow Dash appears, and she is riding a thundercloud.  "Rainbow Dash, if you're gonna scare us, we'll scare you too," Luna said with a playful tone.

"Whatever," Rainbow Dash replied, "It's just fun scaring others."

"And if somepony is eating candy? They'll choke if they get scared, like what has happened to Spike," I told Rainbow Dash.

"You mean your son, right?" Rainbow Dash remarked.

"He's not my son! I just hatched his egg with my magic when I was younger," I retorted.

"Says a really smart unicorn recently ascended into Alicorn status and obsessed with a princess that once became evil."

Luna and I clear our throats to get Rainbow's attention.  "Ha ha, I was just kidding," Rainbow said in a nervous tone.

"Rainbow, she's not gonna turn evil anymore," I replied.

"Yeah, right. An egghead dating a former villain."

"She's not always a villain. She once helped her sister to stop Discord and a few other villains long ago."

"Pinkie's not gonna believe you either."

"Says a pegasus that doesn't tell the difference between a night princess and a dark creature of nightmares," Luna said with some playfulness as she uses her magic to take the thundercloud from Rainbow Dash.

"I'm only kidding- AAH!" Rainbow Dash replied as the thunderbolt zaps her for a second.  She dashes off without the thundercloud.

Luna and I start laughing for a bit.  We stop laughing, and it seems to be almost midnight.  Some ponies are going home, and then Luna flies into the air.  "Goodnight, Twilight," She said.

I fly home, and then I slump onto the bed.

Epilogue

Twilight's P.O.V

A few months has passed, and it is now summer.  Fluttershy and Discord are making their relationship public, and Pinkie is still Cheese Sandwich's marefriend.  Everypony in the land has come to accept that Luna and I are in love- and now, we are getting married.  I am in my wedding dress, and Rarity does my make-up.

My mane has grown a bit, and my friends did notice.  I am at the entrance, ready to walk down the aisle.  Luna is wearing a dark purple dress with black lace, and I am wearing a white dress.  I walk down the aisle, and the music starts to play.

As I approach Luna, she smiles at me.  I smile back at her.  "We have gathered here for the union of Princess Luna and Princess Twilight Sparkle," Celestia said, "Twilight, will you take Luna to become your wife?"

"I do," I said.

"And Luna, will you take Twilight to become your wife?" She asked Luna.

"I do," Luna replied.

"You may kiss the bride."

Luna and I kiss for a second.  "Same sex unions are very rare because most ponies who are interested in the same gender are closeted," Celestia said.

A few hours later, we enter the ballroom to dance.  Pinkie Pie, who is usually the hard-partying type, starts the music with the help of Vinyl Scratch.  Some ponies start to sing "love is in bloom" while the other ponies dance to the music.

Luna and I sit at one of the tables.  "How many children do you dream of having someday?" She asked.

"Maybe two or three," I replied.

"There are times when a third alicorn in an alicorn-dominated family becomes the one that is hidden in the darkness, like what has happened with my mother and her sisters.  Her younger sister is enshadowed, and has since then disappeared from the face of the earth.  Her older sister has gone to the heavens once Celestia was born."

"What happened with the youngest sister?"

"She entered an alternate reality- that's how the citizens forget about her since then."

I nod in interest.  "So, if you don't have another sister, then how did you live in Celestia's shadow long ago?" I asked.

Luna sighs as she turns her head to the left.  "She was too busy being the perfect princess.  She wasn't the type of sister to share her attention with me long ago," She replied, "She barely knew until she banished me."

We stop speaking a minute later.  Luna and I kiss for a few seconds.