Chapter 3: Depression Sets In

Earlier That Day

The Tribunal of Canterlot was one of the oldest courts in Equestria, formed by Celestia and Luna when they were crowned the fair princesses of the nation. The Tribunal usually deal with governmental problems, trading issues, and national quarrels. While the court discussed and did the votes, It was always Celestia and Luna who had the final say. Today, the Tribunal were discussing city ordinance.

"So, now we move to Order #2345764332, fixing all of the broken street lights and lamps. Now, I have a good idea of how to do this, first we..." said Quill Quibbler as he began to introduce the next order of business until he notices something was wrong with Celestia. "Princess," said Quill Quibbler, "are you OK?" "You look like you haven't slept in days." The other members of the court all then start looking at Celestia. Celestia did in fact look like she hadn't slept in days. Her eyes were red and her hair and makeup were very unkempt. Celestia than said, "I'm sorry, It's j-just that...I didn't get much sleep last night." Luna then spoke up and said, "Don't worry my dear friends, It's just....she had a hard time last night." One of the members of the court then said, "I guess that where that crying came from." Unfortunately, Luna heard that and gave him a death glare. Luna then said, "May me and my sister be excused for a while." Quill Quibbler agreed and ordered a 3-hour recess.

Celestia and Luna decided to walk through the royal gardens and talk about Celestia's dilemma. "Sister, I know what your going through but..." said Luna, until Celestia interrupts and yells at her "NO YOU DON"T! YOU'VE NEVER HAD THE ONE YOU HAD A CRUSH ON TELL YOU THEY DON'T SHARE THE SAME FEELINGS AS YOU!" Luna then tries to comfort her brokenhearted sister until Celestia blasts a beam of magic at Luna's face. Celestia, realizing what she has done, goes and hugs her sister "L-Luna!" sobbed Celestia "I...I didn't mean to h-hit you...i-it's just..." then Celestia breaks out and cries on Luna's shoulder. "It's going to be alright sister, we can make it through this together." Celestia, in a fit of rage, pushes Luna and tells her, "I don't need your help Luna!" "I'm going to my room, where nobody can bother me!" Luna tries to stop Celestia, but she is to late as Celestia teleports to her bedroom.

Celestia didn't show back up to the court 3 hours later, she didn't even show up for lunch or dinner that night. After dinner, Luna went to go check up on Celestia. When Luna reached the door, she was glad it wasn't locked Thank goodness she didn't magically lock the door. Luna thought. When Luna opened the door, she was relieved to see Celestia in her bed, safe and sound. Luna then walks over to the sun princess and notices she was quietly crying. "L-Luna," Celestia said when Luna approached her, "I-I-I'm s-sorry about w-w-what happened earlier t-this morning." Luna then petted her head and quieted her. "Shh,Shh,Shh, It's going to be alright sister." Luna said trying to calm her sister down. "No really, I'm absolutely sorry for yelling at you earlier." said Celestia, "It's just....what Twilight said to me was hurtful, telling me she doesn't share the same feeling I felt when she grew to be a mature and beautiful young woman." Luna then gave her sister a hug and reassured her that things will get better as time goes by. Celestia, however, says, "No Luna, even after dating countless dukes,kings,maidens, and duchesses, none of them will ever be as great and wonderful as Twilight." Luna then nods her head, knowing she can't force Celestia to get over Twilight, but to let things go naturally.

Just as Luna is about to leave, Celestia asks her to do something important for her. Luna asks, "What do you want me to do Celestia?" Celestia then says, "Can you sing me to sleep Luna?" Luna was surprised by this. Usually, it's her that gets sung to sleep by Celestia, even after thousands of year. But, knowing the circumstances, Luna smiled and agreed to sing her sister a lullaby. Luna then tried to think of some songs to sing to her sister, until she remembered one that Celestia sung to her when she was young and was sung to her by their parents when she was also young.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.

You make me happy, when skies are gray.

You've never know dear, how much I love you.

Please don't take my sunshine away.

After singing that last lyric, Luna saw her sister finally asleep. Luna then smiled and kissed Celestia on the forehead and said "Goodnight my dear sister, may you have the most pleasant of dreams." Luna then left the room and went to her own to get ready for bed. As she was getting ready, she decided to walk out on her balcony. Luna noticed that the lights at the local library in Ponyville were still on. Luna then sighed and thought to her self, "Oh Twilight Sparkle, my sister still cares for you deeply." "I just hope you'll understand soon." Luna crawled into bed and began to sleep and begin her night-job of helping people in their dreams. Before she drifted off, she still had worries for her sister, knowing this might be the last time she'll be happy, until at least Twilight comes to her senses. Please goddesses, keep my sister safe, and please, let her be happy. With that, Luna fell asleep and went an did her duty to protect people in their dreams.

Author's Note

WOW! TWO CHAPTERS IN ONE DAY! That deserves an achievement for me!

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Double Chapter - 20G
Write two chapters in one day

When I planed this chapter, I knew this would be about how Celestia was dealing with being practically being dumped by Twilight. I also wanted Luna to be Celestia's support system.

About the Tribunal of Canterlot, they are suppose to be the psedo-antagonists of the story later on. But that's for later. Next chapter goes back to Twilight trying to prove to Pinkie she ain't no lesbo, but she....whoa,whoa, I almost gave that away!

Anyway, don't forget to review. As you already know, constructive criticism is always a welcome.

Also, I know this chapter is shorter than the first two, but remember, I wrote this and chapter 2 today, so yea.