To Be A Mentor

by StarlightGem2803

Rating: everyone
Tags: Princess Celestia, Twilight Sparkle, Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Philomena
Length: 1349

Twilight Sparkle seeks advice from her old mentor, Princess Celestia, about having her own pupil.

Celestia coped the loss of her dear sister by having students of her own. They gave Celestia company through the painful years. Her most recent protégé has risen to a whole new level. She couldn't be anymore proud of Twilight Sparkle.

However, she has mixed feelings with this. She misses her diligent pupil even with Luna by her side.

A sudden letter brightens the princess' mood...

((This is a repost and a better version of the story. The other version was posted in my Wattpad. Lastly, this takes place after the events of EQG: Rainbow Rocks))

Published 2014-12-27 22:20:07 UTC
Last updated 2014-12-27 22:20:07 UTC

To Be A Mentor

"Guards, please call me when the next meeting will occur. I will be in my chambers for a while,"

The guards saluted in response. Celestia sighed as the doors closed behind her. The exhausted princess collapsed on her rug. She was bloodshot from fatigue. It's hard to believe a pony could tolerate such towering piles of papers and dozens of meetings in one day. Astoundingly, Celestia could manage and keep her grace for the whole time.

Philomena, her phoenix, perched on her back and cooed softly. "Thanks, Philomena but today was thrice a pain than usual..." she groaned. "I honestly still can't believe griffons have that much patience. He blabbed all day. Repulsive as well but I've seen worse,"

She picked up a quill and parchments and began to write. "Yet another scroll to be sent. A need for my approvance or something," she muttered following another prolonged sigh. Finishing her signature, her mind was distracted as she recalled those words that she loved to write...

Dear, my faithful student...

The sun princess couldn't help but to ponder about Twilight Sparkle, her past student, or that is Princess Twilight Sparkle. Her OCD attacks could be silly at times. She remembered the time Twilight panicked about not submitting her friendship report and wow, the whole affair was certainly...interesting and something quite a few ponies would not forget.

Despite of this, she of course, still loved Twilight dearly. She was the joy when Luna was away. She was the bright young filly that could always brighten up her mood. She treated Twilight with much love...possibly like Luna. Celestia was very proud of her when she bloomed into an alicorn, though, their connections have "lessened".

Celestia looked around the room. A particular object had caught her eye. She wrapped it in her ethereal magical glow and brought it to her hooves. She smiled at the picture frame before her.

"Philomena, remember this? The day Twilight brought my sister back,"

A festive picture of the Mane Six and Celestia huddled around Luna. Confetti and streamers were visible everywhere. Ah, was the day Twilight found her greatest treasures and the start of everything. Philomena flared her wings and chirped. Celestia carefully returned it to it's original position.

Suddenly, a ball of familiar green fire burst in front of her, revealing a parchment inside. She opened a letter and a smile crept across her face.

It read,

"Dear Princess Celestia,

Good afternoon, princess. It's been a long time since I've sent you a letter and for that, I truly apologize. I would like to ask if we could have a chat...anytime you want. We could have tea. I just would like to have some advice on my new pupil, Sunset Shimmer.

Your faithful student truly,

Twilight Sparkle"

Celestia excitedly waited for Twilight at the palace garden. The last sentence really caught her attention.

"They grow up so fast," she thought. Twilight was now a mentor like herself so to her, the excitement came natural. After everything Twilight has done, words could not express Celestia's pride and joy. She was like her daughter in a teacher-student way.

She soon spotted a purple dot in the sky growing bigger and bigger. She had guessed it was Twilight. Soon, Twilight landed beside her.

"Good morning, your majesty," the lavender alicorn bowed. "I hope I didn't interfere with anything important, princess,"

Princess Celestia chuckled at her sentence. She came closer and laid her hoof onto Twilight's head. She said, "Twilight, we are equals now. How many times do I have to say it? Just call me Celestia instead,"

Twilight arose and answered, "Yes, of course! Sorry, prin-...Celestia,"

"Better. And Twilight, I would always have time for you. Remember, I'm just a letter away,"

"Yes,"

Celestia mused on Twilight's formality as she began to stroll around the garden, with Twilight following her behind. Celestia never felt comfortable if close friends or family would address her as "The Sovereign Ruler of the Sun" or "Your Grace" and more. It feels like ponies feared her instead...and those names sound extremely vain.

"So, Twilight. I see that you seek advice," she began. "It would be my pleasure. I would also like to keep in touch with Sunset Shimmer since she was my student,"

Twilight nodded and replied, "Sunset is very cooperative. Everything became better after the Battle of the Bands incident,"

"I'm very happy for the both of you. Thank you very much, Twilight. Tell her that I'm very proud of her,"

"I will, princess!"

Celestia playfully glared at her.

"Oh! I mean Celestia!" she exclaimed.

Celestia smirked at her. She then began the lesson, "First of all, I treat my students with much love but I am ready to lecture them if needed yet nicely. Other from that, I believe our time together can serv-"

She paused as soon as she heard Twilight scribbling down on a notepad, "Love them very much and lecture if needed in a nice way..."

"Oh, Twilight, you never get old" she thought to herself with a giggle.

Twilight stopped and perked her ears up to listen. Celestia looked over at her with a half-smile. She said, "Twilight, this is something by heart. It would be nice if you could put that away. You only need your ears and like I've said before, heart,"

Twilight's cheeks flushed. She hid her items away with a glow of her magic. She apologized and Celestia continued, "You learned and experienced so much. I don't mean to be rude but isn't that enough? I believe in you, my little pony. It'll be a piece of cake. You are skilled, Twilight Sparkle. I couldn't have done it any better"

Twilight timidly smiled. "Thank you so much, Celestia..." Celestia chuckled a little. "...I guess it's just that I'm new to this whole mentor stuff. It's not that I nervous or anything...it just feels new to me and I would like to do my best at this. I don't want to make a mistake or anything,"

Celestia's smile dimmed a little. Concern was visible in her eyes. She said, "Twilight, a teacher may be looked up as a role model but that doesn't make one perfect. I'm not perfect myself. Correct me if I'm wrong but are you saying that you want to be perfect, a perfect mentor?"

Twilight hesitated for a while, unsure of what to say. What Celestia said was right. She sought help because she wanted to be a perfect mentor. She sighed of defeat. Looking back at Celestia's eyes, she answered, "Yes, I guess so..."

Celestia leaned closer and encased Twilight with her wing. She whispered into Twilight's ears, "I understand. Believe me, I've been there,"

"Really?"

Celestia snickered. "Yes. When I had my first student, I was nervous because I would be like the foal's second mother. I would raise her in my teachings. I was afraid that if I would go wrong, it would affect the young filly. But I perished the thoughts and I raised her properly. So the secret to be a mentor is, well, be yourself,"

A small smile crept across Twilight's face. It was the perfect encouragement. Celestia then pulled Twilight into a warm hug. It was nice to have moments like this. The moments that Celestia had missed.

Finally, they broke it and Celestia had offered a goodbye, "Twilight, I'm sure your friends are waiting for you, already. Go now, we don't wanna keep them waiting,"

Twilight gave a last smile before flying away. "Thank you, Celestia,"

She heartily replied, "Always glad to help, Twilight,"

Celestia watched as Twilight's figure disappeared into the sky. She surely loved this day. Her old student came back for a lecture...something her students rarely did. It had warmed her heart for she had raised somepony like Twilight Sparkle.

Author's Note

I won't make this long so I'm just gonna say that I'm still getting used to this fanfic writing so I hope you enjoy! Tell me if I have any corrections though. :)

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