Chapter 11: The Reveal, Shock and Awe

Twilight woke up on cool August morning to find Celestia sleeping next to her. They had dinner together the night before and things got a little 'steamy' to say the least. Wanting to not wake her love up, Twilight quietly left the bed and went into the bathroom to take a shower and start her day. As Twilight was cleaning herself, she thought long and hard about something that was on her mind for a while now.

She and Celestia have now been dating for a whole year. In fact in a couple of weeks would be their first anniversary since they started dating. But the young Magi has been bothered by the fact that, no mater how secretive she and Celestia have kept their relationship, it won't be long before people start to really notice something was going on between the two of them. "Maybe it's time for me and Celestia to reveal our little secret." Twilight told herself. Suddenly, she heard a yawn coming from her bedroom. Twilight chuckled and said, "Seems like the sleeping princess is awake."

Twilight, after finishing her shower and drying herself off, walked back into the bedroom to greet Celestia. "Morning Tia." Twilight said while looking for clothes to wear. "Good morning Twilight. Had a nice sleep?" Celestia said as she got out of bed. Twilight turned around and said, "It's always a good night sleep when I'm with you Celestia." Celestia snickered and kissed Twilight on the cheek. "So, what do you want to do today Twi?" Celestia said as she began to put her clothes back on. Twilight then looked away and said, "Well...actually Celestia...there's something I want to talk to you about." Celestia then looked at Twilight with a look of worry and said, "W-What do you mean?" Twilight then said, "Well...you & I have gotten through a lot of close shaves with keeping our relationship a secret...and it wont be long before people find out about our love-life and well..." "You want to tell the world our little secret." Celestia said now giving Twilight a smile and her left brow raised. Twilight smiled back and she gave Celestia a hug. "I just hope the world will accept our love." Twilight said with a concerned tone. "Well, everyone here in Ponyville is alright with Applejack and Rainbow Dash's relationship, so why not us." Twilight looked at the Immortal princess and gave her another hug and a kiss on the lips. "Well, I think we should have breakfast first." said Twilight. Celestia agreed and the two lovers walked down to the kitchen to have breakfast.

2 Weeks Later

All of Equestria was in a buzz recently. First, there was the huge announcement Princess Celestia announced she had to share to all her subjects and to Equestria's allies. Second, was how Celestia was acting in the presence of her guards and servants, like as though she was very nervous and worried about something, and every time someone would ask Celestia if she was alright, Princess Luna would tell them things were alright and send them on their way. On the night before Celestia would make her announcement, she walked out on to her balcony and looked over the city of Canterlot, but with a sense of doubt and worry. "I hope everyone will accept me and Twilight's love for each other." she said to herself. Just then, a loud knock came from door, prompting Celestia to tell the person on the other side to enter. Princess Luna enter her sister's room and said, "How are you feeling Tia?" Celestia replied, "Fine, just nervous, that's all...and afraid...and worried...and a whole lot of emotions going through me right now." Luna then walked towards her sister and said, "Well, it's all right to be afraid about tomorrow, but if you two face any opposition, I will have you and Twilight's backs." Celestia turned to her sister and said, "Thank you Luna, you've helped me and Twilight a lot the past few months." Luna then said, "Hey, what are sisters for. Besides, I just you and Twilight to be happy." Celestia then gave Luna a hug and said, "Well, it's time for bed for both of us." "I concur," Luna replied, "Well, pleasant dreams dear sister, and like I said, don't worry about tomorrow." Celestia then replied, "I'll try not to, and good night to you to little sister." After Luna left to go to bed and begin her dreamwalking, Celestia put on a nightgown, turned off her lights, and drifted off to sleep, only thinking about her dearest Twilight and what the future will hold for the two of them.

The Next Day - Around 11:55 AM

Celestia was in her bedroom, brushing her hair in preparation of the announcement she would give to her subjects. As she was finishing up, a popping noise broke the silence, causing Celestia to turn and see who had teleported into her room. Celestia then gave a sigh of relief to know it was Twilight who teleported in. "Oh..Twilight, you made me jump for a second." Celestia said. Twilight blushed and said, "Sorry, I just came over her to see if you needed company." Celestia replied, "Well, I'm glad you came by, my legs are shaking like crazy." Twilight then gave Celestia a light hug and said, "Well, I'm a bit scared to, but I'm sure people will be fine with our relationship." Celestia sigh and said, "Let's just hope so Twi." Suddenly, the sound of trumpets broke the silence. "Well, that's my cue. I'll see in you in a sec." Celestia said as she teleported down to the gardens.

Celestia stepped through the back gates to a sea of reporters and journalists, wanting to be the first to report the sun princesses announcement. Celestia breathed in and walked out to a podium set up for her. Celestia then cleared her throat and says, "Good morning my subjects. As you all know, I have an announcement to make today that was very personal to me, but now is the time I shared it with you all." The press then began to ask questions to Celestia, but she rose her hand up and they all went silent again. "I know you all want to know what I wish to tell you, but first, I want to be honest here." The press all had confused looks, but continued to listen to the princess. "As you all know, through out history, I have dated or courted with some of Equestria's most famous political figures and war heroes." The crowd all nodded in agreement because this was public knowledge. "But what you didn't know.....is that I have courted with famous female figures." Celestia said after taking another breath. The crowd then gasps at this revelation. Their princess...was bisexual, and kept it a secret for over a thousand years, if not, even longer. But just before the crowd could ask more questions, Celestia raised her hand again and all went silent once more. "Yes, I know I've kept this all from you, but it was a different time, and such relationships were considered...unlawful. But that is not what I want to talk to all of you about."

The crowd once again became silent as Celestia breathed in once again. "Citizens of Equestria, I would like to announce that I'm once again in a relationship with one of my female subjects, and it's one I have personally known since she was young." Celestia then turned around and motioned her hand to someone in the shadows. The crowd gasped as it's revealed to them to be Twilight Sparkle. Everyone was just agape when Twilight walked out to the podium. "B-B-But, she is Celestia's student. She's a commoner, a low-noble." Even the guards standing next to Celestia were flabbergasted to know their princess was dating her personal student. Twilight then got up on the podium and said, "Yes, it's true, me and the princess are dating, and have been dating in secret for almost a year now, and it was our decision to reveal this to you all. We just hope you all accept this news in time, but if you do have any questions, ask now." Celestia and Twilight then got worried looks on their faces, thinking that they will be berated by the crowd. But just as they were about leave, the crowd began to run up to the Immortal princess and Magi.....asking them VERY positive questions like "When did you start dating?" and "Are you planing to get married?" Celestia and Twilight sighed a breath of relief. As they begin to walk back into the castle, they begin to get bombarded with reporters questions and photographers wanting pictures of the now public couple. "Well," Twilight said, "they're taking thing good. At least no one finds our relationship outrageous."

"THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!"

A yell flung across the room the Tribunal of Canterlot, which enticed the rest of the court to agree in anger and disbelief...except for Princess Luna. After Twilight and Celestia announced they were in a relationship, all the members of the Tribunal (sans Celestia) were told to summon in order to figure out how to deal with the news. As Luna could tell, they weren't taking it well at all. "In all my years on the Tribunal, I've never heard anything more ridiculous than Princess Celestia dating her student! It's just....unethical!" Quill Quibbler said in a fit of rage. The other members of the Tribunal then started shouting in agreement. Luna, now getting angered about all of this, stood up and said, "OK, that is enough! I don't even know why this is a big deal Lord Quibbler! There is nothing wrong with my sister dating another girl!" Quill Quibbler stared at Luna and said with a hint of anger, "Nothing wrong! NOTHING WRONG! There is a lot wrong with this your highness! Princess Celestia has kept a secret from her subjects for over a millennia, if not longer, and now she's courting with her student, who's family are lower nobles. I bet she now has plans to boot all of us out of power!" Luna stood there, shocked and angered, not believing what she was hearing. She breathed in and said, "My sister is not planing some coup just because she's dating her student. I think you are all just becoming paranoid and are afraid of noth-." Quill Quibbler had now lost his patience and shouted, "I ORDER YOU TO SILENCE YOUR TONGUE, PRINCESS! YOU ARE OUT OF LINE AND NO LONGER HAVE ANY SAY IN THIS MATTER!" Luna gasped at what Quill said and stood their, even more shocked than before.

"Now, if no one has anything else stupid to say, let's get down to business." Quill Quibbler said in a more, but still angry, tone. Luna sat back down, now with a hint of rage coming on her face. "First, I think we should try and have Princess Celestia removed from power. Clearly, if she keeps secrets from us, she is not fit to rule a kingdom." The rest of the Tribunal agreed, which made Luna get angrier. "Secondly, we should have miss Twilight Sparkle deported out of Equestria, so she won't spread her....views on anyone else." This made Luna's blood boil, but it was the last decree Quill made that made Luna realize enough was enough. "Finally, we should have same-sex relationships banned in Equestria! We can't let those wastes of space ruin our fair nation aft-." "ENOUGH!" Luna shouted. "Princess Luna, I told you to hold your..." Quill Quibbler said until a blast of magic engulfed the room, launching the entire Tribunal across it. When the light faded, the Tribunal looked up at where Luna was standing and saw not the princess of the night but, "N-N-N-Nightmare Moon!" one of the members said. The entire Tribunal backed away from the Mare on the Moon and quivered in fear. Nightmare Moon looked down at the frighted nobles and said in the Royal Canterlot Voice, "WE HAVE BEEN ANGERED BY YOUR PROPOSALS AND WE WISH THAT THEY DO NOT COME TO PASS! YOU TREAT OUR SISTER WITH DISGUST AND THINK SHE HAS A DISEASE OR AN ILLNESS! YES, SHE LIED TO YOU ALL, BUT THIS IS A NEW TIME AND A NEW AGE OF THINKING AND UNDERSTANDING! SO STOP WITH THIS OLD WORLD THINKING AND ACCEPT OUR SISTER'S CHOICE! DO WE MAKE OURSELVES PERFECTLY CLEAR!" All the members of the Tribunal shook their heads in agreement. Nightmare Moon smirked and turned back into Luna, who then said, "Well, I'm glad we came to an agreement. On one condition, that you respect my sister and Twilight's relationship and don't bad mouth it, understood." The Tribunal all nodded in agreement. "Good, because," Luna said with a hint of rising anger, "If I hear that any of you say anything rude about my sister or Twilight, AND YOU UPSET THEM! WE SHALL HAVE YOUR HANDS, FEET, AND TONGUE CUT OFF, AND MELDED OVER THE ROYAL FIREPLACE!" The Tribunal then all screamed in horror at the prospect of their hands, feet, and tongues being cut off. Quill Quibbler then said, in a panicked tone, "Yes! Yes Princess! We'll do what ever you say! Just don't cut our hands, feet, and tongues off!" Luna then smiled happily and said, "Good. Well, I guess this meeting is adjourned! I'm going to eat some lunch." She then walked out of the room, leaving the terrified nobles alone.

A Week Later

Twilight and Celestia couldn't get away from the press while out in public. Every time they try to take a stroll down the streets of Canterlot, someone with a camera would pop asking for pictures, only to be stopped by the royal guards. Sometimes, they would be bombarded with questions by reporters. The only place where they can get some peace and quiet was the library. Twilight was currently reading a book when a voice called out, "Well Twilight, what do you think." Twilight looked up from her book and was amazed. Celestia was wearing a red dress that ended at the knees with earrings shaped like the sun and a necklace with a gem shaped like Celestia's cutie mark. Celestia giggled and said, "Well, I guess this is what I'm wearing tomorrow night then." Twilight smiled and said, "Well, I'm keeping my outfit secret from you till tomorrow then." Celestia then said, "AWWW! Come on Twi, just one look." Twilight shook her head and said, "Nope, not until tomorrow." Celestia then glomped on Twilight, kissed her on the lips and said, "You are such a tease Twilight." Twilight then looked at her watch and said, "Well, I guess it's time for bed." Celestia then got off of Twilight, said goodnight to her, and teleported back to Canterlot. Twilight then cleaned herself up and got ready for bed. "Tomorrow is a big day for the both of us Celestia." Twilight thought to herself. She then got under her covers and fell into a deep sleep, thinking about the next day.

To be continued...in Chapter 12

Author's Note

WHEW! Another chapter done. This is my second longest chapter written, next to the last chapter. The next chapter will not be about Twilight and Celestia's first date after they revealed their relationship to Equestria, but instead be a time skip to about where Season 5 is kind-of at right now. (Which is ironic considering when I publish this chapter, the season will start back up tomorrow.) But yea, it will be a time skip, because one, I have to explain all the stuff in Seasons 3, 4 , and the first half of 5. and two, of what the Chapter 12 will be about....

...and here is a hint.....it has Discord in it.

So don't forget to read and comment. Remember, I accept constructive criticism.

See you all next time!

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