Girls Night Out

Celestia grimaced as she glanced across the crowd. Every morning, every night. Why do they show up and cheer for my raising and lowering of the sun, but not for my sister’s beautiful moon…

She closed her eyes and allowed her wings to lift her from the balcony. Her horn began to glow with a glorious golden aura, spearing a round of applause from those gathered below her. Why do they cheer…

The sun sank below the horizon and she landed. Taking a step back and giving her younger sister an absent-minded nod. I’m sorry, sister...

She watched as Luna stepped forward, the crowds cries quieting down as she stepped into view. She heard her sister’s sigh carry above the crowds noise. Luna’s eyes closed as she floated into the air, a light purple aura encasing her horn as the moon rose into the sky in the distance. My dear sister…

A half-hearted cheer rose from the remainder of the crowd, but even that didn’t last long. As Luna landed, Celestia stepped forward and rubbed her cheek against Luna’s shoulder. “Sister, when shall they appreciate my night?” Luna asked her quietly as if she already knew the answer to its question.

“Come, Luna, I’ve a treat for you,” Celestia said with a small broken smile. “Just follow me.” Celestia turned and walked into the castle, navigating the halls until they came to her study.

Celestia offered Luna a cushion and Luna took it for herself, once she was comfortable she looked up to her sister. “Celestia, what are we-”

“We’re going out for the night,” Celestia levitated a book off a nearby shelf and opened it between them. “I want to show you what happens in your night,” Celestia smiled and looked up at her. “Now, do you want to be a pegasus or a unicorn?”

The corners of Luna’s mouth curled upwards a little. “I guess I’ll go as a pegasus.”

“Alright, I’ll be a unicorn then,” Celestia said as she smiled back deviously. She began casting the spell, a swirl of light emitting from her horn, after a few seconds it exploded in a blinding flash.

Celestia squeezed her eyes closed and felt a wave of heat pass through her. After it passed, she opened her eyes to look at her sister, her mane was a dark lavender that matched her coat which was only a shade or two lighter.

Luna rubbed her own eyes and blinked a few times in a daze. Celestia turned to look into a mirror, seeing herself, her coat was snow white and her mane was a light pink and quite fluffy.
“You won’t have any magic until the spell wears off. Either from my counterspell or after twelve hours. After that, we’ll be returned to normal.” That smile… it’s one I love to see.

Luna bounced to her hooves. “We need fake names!” she burst into laughter, “Can I call you Sun Butt?!”

Celestia chuckled. “I’d prefer you didn’t.”

“Sun Butt it is! You can call me Starlight,” Luna’s eyes beamed with excitement and anticipation.

Celestia raised her hoof to her chin, “How does Sunshine sound?”

“Sure, Sun Butt,” Luna teased.