Author's Note

Ginger's POV

Breakfast is Served: 2

”Strange, none seems to react to the balloon coating my entire body, or hear the squeaks it makes every time I make even the slightest move!” Twilight thought.

“Greetings, Twilight!” I responded on the mere sight of my friend.

“Greetings, Ginger!” she responded in kind.

“Would you care for a cup of tea, Twilight?” I offered her generously.

“Certainly, Ginger. I would be delighted; a cup of tea would be just right, about now!” she responded as she followed me towards the table, before gingerly sitting down comfortably all by herself.

Of course Luna took the second chair, leaving the one closest to me free.

“I am delighted to have you over, Twilight. Such a joyous surprise; it isn’t as if I have too many friends, or others over on a cup of tea!” I mentioned in passing as I prepared the tea.

Nothing fancy, mind you; just boiling the fresh tap water and placing the kettle on the table. A cup before each respective seat, a small glass, the tea and strainer. Of course I offered sugar and spoons as well. I even put forth a small pitcher of cold orange juice. Had either asked me, I could have offered milk or cream as well.

“I hope the tea will be to your likings!” I expressed, looking at them filling their respective strainers with the fresh tea leaves, before I poured boiling water into each cup.

“I couldn’t complain. Besides, I am happy you would agree to have me over. You see, I’m on vacation and Princess Luna is escorting me here!” she responded.

“Vacation, an excellent idea. I couldn’t turn you away, when you asked me!” I pointed out.

“I love the purple lustre to her skin, if only she could let on how she managed that!” I pondered.

“Even a Princess does need her time off, and when my friend Pinkie Pie offered me this way out, I couldn’t exactly turn her down. Now, could I?” she exclaimed in response.

“Pinkie Pie? Of course not. You don’t turn her down!” I pointed out, giggling at the mere thought.

“I guess she is both famous and infamous at the same time!” she pondered in a warm response.

“Is there any Pony she doesn’t know? Any Pony she has not befriended, who is living within the borders of her realm?” I inquired in curious quandary.

“Not very likely. I just learned that she had befriended my old friends in Canterlot, without me even knowing of it. The very Unicorn fillies I had been playing with when I grew up, and I had no inkling!” she bursted out, trying her best to hide a giggle.

“That sounds about right. Though I am curious as to why you did not bring Spike with you!” I pointed out.

“Spike is doing his chores, some Dragon had to do them, even when the Pony of the Castle is not there. You know, cleaning, mopping, dusting and in general keeping track of everything!” she pointed out as she sipped on her tea.

“On that part, he could not be fitted within this particular vacation, as much as he may need and enjoy a good vacation as well!” Princess Luna filled in.

“Which is sad!” I responded.

“Well; if Pinkie Pie would pay the fee on his behalf, Spike may very well be off on the blast of his life; right now!” Luna explained.

“Pinkie Pie is such a kind and generous Pony, when it comes to keeping Ponies happy and smiling. We are lucky, having her around as our friend!” Twilight responded with a knowing smile.

“Just too bad, she wasn’t around when I was feeling down in my youth. Maybe she would have managed to save me from what came later. Before you helped me back to a life I can enjoy living!” Luna responded.

“You, Luna; and how many other Ponies?” Twilight teased.

“When you put it like that, I guess I am lucky my sister saved me; rather than resorting to the alternative!” Luna exclaimed with a smile.

“Butt; now she is here with us, even if she isn’t siting by the table right now!” I responded.

“It is just strange, sitting here and having tea with the two of you!” Twilight pointed out, before going back to that very tea she mentioned.

“You know, Twilight; I was actually given a heads up on your imminent arrival. I got a card in the mail, letting on that it would be highly convenient, if I was to be here and accept your visit. Of course I responded kindly and without hesitation and accepted. Aside from the fact that it isn’t every day one has a Princess over for tea. I certainly had enjoyed the opportunity, and now you are here. Considering that the card had been signed a certain friend we both know as Diana Pie, how could I possibly not say yes?” I declared.

“Oh, yeah. Diana Pie? I guess she goes by that name when she is going outside of Equestria!” Twilight responded.

“Her being Pinkie, it had to be a Purple Balloon for you, wouldn’t you agree?” I then continued with a sly grin.

“That is why you never gave a sign of noticing?” she then responded with a silly grin of her own.

“Wouldn’t be her first time, more than it is her last. Besides, I have the impression she has been doing these excursions far and wide!” I followed up with an ever widening grin.

“When you put it like that. Have you guided others before me, Luna?” Twilight inquired in a curious voice.

“Yes, a few. These trips are part of my services. Just as I am there and help little fillies and colts with their nightmares. In a way, it is a matter of repaying Ponies for the harm I caused as Nightmare Moon. Yet, it is a part of who I am. I can do it, so I take great joy and pride in helping you with these things!” Luna responded.

“Oh, that old story. You did explain how you felt bad about these events. I guess it is fortunate that you got this chance to redeem yourself by doing good what you failed before!” Twilight responded, looking up to the sister of her former mentor.

“It was so infuriating to see them ignoring me and everything I had to offer, while they were always prising my sister for what she did for them!” Luna concluding as with eyes downcast in remembrance of olden days.