Royal Romance

After Twilight's parents headed back to Canterlot there was a knock on her door. She headed downstairs and when she answered the door, her friends, who were very concerned, rushed in and gave her a hug. Rarity asked, "Twilight darling, why are you crying?"

Twilight cried, "Because my parents, especially my mom, think it is horrible that Celestia and I are in a relationship."

Everypony's jaws dropped open. Applejack asked, "Are y'all serious. Y'all are in a relationship with Celestia?"

Twilight replied, "Yes, I am. We had a heart to heart talk up in Canterlot and we professed our love for one another."

While her other friends were unsure as to whether this was really a good thing, Rarity was ecstatic. She hugged Twilight and asked, "Twilight darling, do you two have any plans to get married? I know I could make you two the most elegant gowns!"

Twilight blushed and replied, "Well we did discuss that and we do hope that eventually we can be married."

Rainbow was not sure that this would be a good idea. She rolled her eyes and asked, "Seriously Twi? How much do you two even know about each other?"

Twilight replied, "Rainbow, for many years I was her student. I lived in the castle with her for years so both of us know one another very well. I think we are a perfect match and besides, both of us are very attracted to the other."

Rarity could sense the uncertainty that her friends had about what Twilight told them and what her plans are. She asked, "Ladies, who do you think would be better for Twilight, Celestia who she has known for most of her life and will treat her good or somepony who may not be nice to her or only want to be with her because she is a princess?"

Rarity's question caused the other ponies to think twice and realize that Celestia is the one for Twilight, not just because they love one another but also because she would not be after Twilight because she is a princess. There was one thing Fluttershy wanted to know though and she was going to find out. "Twilight, I want to ask you a question...um if it is okay with you, where would you and Celestia live if you get married?"

Twilight replied, "Uh, I really don't know. Deep down I am wishing that we could live here in Ponyville and live more like a regular family would but we both have royal duties that we have to tend to and she has to raise and lower the sun. Yes I have seen Luna handle the sun before but I don't know if she would want to take on that task permanently."

Applejack was wondering if maybe Twilight was getting ahead of herself. She asked, "Twilight, Ah know y'all are happy and all, but don't y'all think you're getting a bit ahead of yourself here? You two just professed your love for one another. Isn't a tad bit early to be discussing marriage?"

Before Twilight could say anything Rarity interrupted, "Applejack, can't you see Twilight is happy? I don't see anything wrong with them talking about marriage."

Applejack sighed, "Come on Rarity, try to look at this more practical like. They just now professed their love for one another and Ah think it is too early to talk about marriage. Ah don't want Twilight here to be getting her hopes up too much then get her heart broke if things don't work out."

Twilight asked, "Girls, could you just be here for me? I just want somepony to not think what I am doing is horrible."

Rarity replied, "Well I for one think it is absolutely wonderful. You are in a relationship with the most regal, most beautiful pony in all of Equestria." She looked back at her friends and asked, "Could you just be happy for Twilight and not go questioning every little thing?"

The rest of Twilight's friends realized that Rarity was right and were there for her. Even though she pretended that she thought everything would be perfect, Applejack remained skeptical of this for a while. Not because she thought what Twilight was doing was wrong, but because she didn't want Twilight to get hurt.

Up in Canterlot Celestia was feeling down as well. Despite being dead tired, Luna stayed awake to comfort her. Celestia asked, "Little sister, do you think that things will really work out? What if Twilight's parents try to sway her against us being together?"

Luna replied, "Big sister, we do not think thou hast to worry about that. We know how Twilight is. She is strong and will not be swayed by her parents."

Celestia asked, "What about Shining Armor? I know they are close and she would consider his opinion very important. What if he was to find out and sway her to not be with me?"

Luna replied, "Oh we doubt he would do that. You know how protective she was of him when he almost wound up marrying Chrysalis disguised as Cadence? He is equally as protective of her and we are most sure that he would much rather her be with and eventually marry you than he would anypony else."

Celestia realized that her younger sister was right. She also knew that Cadence, who Twilight is extremely close to, will probably be thrilled that her and Twilight were marefriends. Luna could sense the relief her sister felt and asked, "Feeling better big sister?"

Celestia replied, "Yes, much better. I just realized that Cadence will be thrilled about our relationship and you know that with her being happy, that Shining Armor would be happy too."

Luna smiled and said, "See big sister, thou hast nothing to worry about." Luna headed towards her sleeping chambers and yawned, "We are most tired. Since thou hast calmed down, we are going to get some sleep."