Girls Night Out

They shared a laugh. "Starlight, I don't think that would be a wise choice. I can't help but wonder how we provoked him, though." Celestia watched as the same unicorn waiter cheerfully chatted with a nearby table, he laughed, bowed, and walked away.

Luna giggled "Well, perhaps he has a thing for one of us."

"I doubt it," She said laying back down on the pillow.

Luna cocked an eyebrow and stood up, provoking the obvious question from Celestia, "And where are you off too?"

"I'm going to just ask around. See what these ponies think of this night I give them."

Celestia shook her head but didn't say anything. She stood and nodded to her sister before turned and walked across the restaurant. The two of them stopped in front of a table of three Pegasi sat quietly chatting while they waited for their food. “Hello! I’m Starlight, this is my sister, Sunshine. We’re in town for a night or two and we’re just wondering… What is your opinion on Princess Luna’s return and the wonderful nights she has given to all of us in years past?”

Celestia quickly bumped her rump against her sisters, Luna quickly corrected herself. “Oh uhh, I mean the last year or so.” She turned to her sister and snorted with her brow furrowed for a moment before returning a pleasant smile to the three pegasi.

One mare simply giggled, while the other just stared at her, the stallion of the group smiled up at the two mares, “I personally enjoy her nights more than Celestia’s daylight hours. Even before Celestia brought her back, Celestia’s night’s weren’t nearly as beautiful as those of our new princess.”

The mare who had been glaring at her friend looked up and nodded her agreement. “Ever since Princess Luna’s return, the night sky has been ever changing! It’s simply beautiful. Celestia’s days are great but daytime is for working and cleaning, night time is for relaxing and partying. Nothing beats a good night out on the town, right guys?”

The other two nodded their agreement. Luna's smile grew even wider, "I'm so happy to hear that some ponies appreciate the night as much as I."

One of the mares laughed, "All hail the Lunar Empire!"

"Luna Empire?" Celestia asked curiously.

"Yes, it's like anypony who prefers to live in the night Princess Luna provides for us. It's more or less a general knowledge sort of thing." The mare answered kindly.

Celestia bowed and Luna followed suit, "Thank you for your time. We'll leave you alone now. Enjoy your dinner!"

"We're here for breakfast!" Said one of the smiling mares.

The stallion laughed, "Have a good night, ladies."

"Should we ask another table?" Asked Luna in a hushed tone.

Celestia thought about it for a moment and shook her head. "We should finish our meals, I imagine they’ve cooled off enough by now."

Luna nodded and the two of them returned to their booth. Luna sat down and began eating “Hey, Sunbutt, do you remember when we were children? I remember when we used to play in the garden every time it snowed. do you remember that?”

“Yes, I do, Moon Moon. We used to build snow forts and have battles with snowballs as our projectiles.” Celestia smiled with the memory playing through her head. “I remember that mother would always warn us about staying outside for too long, she said our hooves would get so cold they’d fall off and we’d have to fly everywhere.”

“Yeah, and did we ever listen?” asked Luna.

“Nope! Not until you caught that cold.” Celestia winked.

“Yeah, while I was stuck in bed for a whole week, you were always off hanging out with our friends and having a good time while I was stuck there!”

“Yeah, well you ate nothing but those muffins Mrs. Potts always made!” She snapped back with a laugh.

Luna laughed but continued to eat her alfredo. “You know, I miss her. She always made the best-baked goods. Not even Applejack can match those tasty treats.”

Celestia laughed and left her spoon laying in her bowl. “You know, I can’t help but feel like we’re wasting time here… Wanna race? Whoever finishes first takes the lead of the remainder of the night, sound good?”