Chapter 7: You Almost Revealed Our Secret Before Our First Date!

The Next Day - The Royal Court

"So, first order of business is to welcome back her majesty, Princess Celestia, from her lengthy absence." said Quill Quibbler as he started the weeks meeting of the Tribunal of Canterlot. "Thank you Lord Quibbler, I'm sorry for being gone for the last few weeks, but I will be at the top of my game from now on." The rest of the Tribunal clapped after Celestia finished speaking. Celestia then sat back down and the Tribunal began their session. As Quill Quibbler was beginning the discussion of how the farmlands were in need of water, Celestia was having a hard time listening. She kept thinking about the picnic her and Twilight were going to have in about 4 hours. Celestia never wanted to admit it, but she found the meetings with the Tribunal to be boring, so she decided to daydream about what her and Twilight were going to do that day;

Celestia and Twilight were sitting underneath a great oak in the gardens, laughing and joking. "Oh Twilight," Celestia said, "I never knew you were such a romantic." Twilight then said, "Well, you knew I would read all of the books about romance."

"Princess?"

Celestia, who was drinking form a wine glass, threw it to the side and her and Twilight started to passionately make out. Celestia stopped and said "Oh Twilight, lets run away from here, and we can get married and have lots and lots of kids!"

"Princess!"

Twilight smiled and replied, "Celestia my love, I was thinking the same thing!" Celestia, with a smile on her face, picked Twilight up bridal style and ran into the sunset with her, to where, they didn't know, as long as it's far away from anyone who could...

"YOUR MAJESTY, DO YOU HEAR ME!"

Celestia then said, "Who, what, when, where...um...what did you say Lord Quibbler?" Celestia must have been far in her daydream and must of ignored what he said. "I said, do you agree that the weather factory in Cloudsdale should give the farmlands more rain for the harvest?" Celestia then looked at her sister, only for her to get a glare that said "Are you being serious?" Celestia then said, "Um...well...I..I guess." She then gave an awkward smile and a small chuckle. The other Nobles gave her an awkward stare and went back and began to debate. Luna, looking annoyed by her sister, stood up and said, "Lord Quibbler, may the Tribunal grand me and my sister an emergency recess, I need to have a word with her." Quill Quibbler then replied, "Yes your highness, we will continue discussions after quick 10 minute recess."

A Couple Minutes Later

"WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT ALL ABOUT TIA!" Luna shouted. Celestia tried to explain, but was cut short by her sister when Luna put her hand up in the air. Luna then said, "Look, I know your excited about the yours and Twilight's 'date,' but you have to keep a low-profile about this. You don't want to disappoint Twilight now, do you." Celestia sighed and said, "No Luna, I don't" Luna then put her arm around Celestia and said, "Then lets focus on our duties, then you can focus on Twilight." As they were about to walk back in to the room, Luna then said, "And seriously sister, 'Let's run away Twilight and get married and have lots and lots of babies!' Next time, don't leave your mind open when you daydream." Celestia blushed remembering that Luna can also go into not only other peoples dreams, but their daydreams too.

3 Hours Later - 1:55 PM

Celestia, now getting both bored and anxious, was checking her watch when her face lighted up. It was 5 minutes until she had to meet Twilight in the gardens. After Quill Quibbler was finished his discussion about repainting the faded areas of the castle, Celestia stood up and said, "Lord Quibbler, I wish to be released early from this meeting." Quill Quibbler asked, "I don't mean to question you Princess, but why do you wish to leave early?" Celestia's eyes then dilated and stammered until she said, "Well, me and my student Twilight Sparkle decided yesterday to spend time together considering that me and her haven't seen each other in a while." Quill Quibbler wanted to say something but didn't want to upset the princess, so he said, "Alright your majesty, you can leave early." Celestia then said, "Thank you Lord Quibbler." With that, Celestia teleported to her bedroom and quickly got herself ready to go meet Twilight in the gardens.

Earlier That Day

Twilight got up very early in the morning and the first thing she did was re-read all of the books about dating and read all of the books for same-sex dating. Spike, wearing an apron and holding a frying pan with pancakes on it, walked into the main living room/library to find Twilight looking like as though she was going through her one of her 'crazy' days, what with her hair all messed up and her eyes all dilated. Spike then said, "Uh..Twilight..." "SPIKE! Don't interrupt me while I'm studying!" Spike rolled his eyes and said, "I know...I know...you want this date to be successful and stuff, but come on, have some breakfast or something." Twilight made an annoyed sigh and walked away from her books to eat something, since she has been up for 3 or 4 hours.

4 Hours Later - 1:45 PM

Twilight was in the shower getting ready for the picnic her and Celestia planed to have. "OK Twilight," she thought to herself, "You have to make this the best date Celestia has ever had in the thousands of years shes been alive!" After cleaning herself up, she ran straight to her bedroom, but then realized she was having a hard time picking out clothes to wear. "Ugh! What can I freaking wear!" Twilight said angrily. After a couple of minutes, she found the perfect outfit, mostly fit for a nice Spring afternoon. Twilight then told Spike goodbye, grabbed the picnic basket containing the lunch she had made for her and Celestia, and teleported to the Royal Gardens.

Canterlot Royal Gardens - 2:02 PM

Celestia was waiting outside of the garden entrance pacing in a circle. "Oh, I hope she didn't forget...maybe she's running a little late...yea that's..." But before she could finish, a bright light appeared behind her. Celestia turned around to find her love standing in front of her. "TWILIGHT!" Celestia shouted as she ran to give Twilight a hug. "It's nice to see you too Celestia." Twilight said, losing breath from Celestia's hug. "Oh, sorry...didn't mean to make that hug strong." Celestia said as she let go of Twilight. Twilight then got a good look of the sun princess, and by goodness, she looked beautiful. She was wearing very casual clothing for a princess, but Twilight didn't feel bothered about it one bit. Twilight then said, "So..should we find a good spot." Celestia then said, "I do know of a very shady spot in the center of the garden." Twilight knew that she was talking about the old oak in the center of the garden and agreed with Celestia and they teleported off to the oak tree.

About an Hour Later

Twilight and Celestia were having the best time they both had ever had. They talked about their day, munched on the lunch of ham and rye sandwiches and fries that Twilight had prepared (with a little help from Spike of course.) and just lied underneath the tree together, embraced in each others arms. Celestia then said, "Twilight, dear, I have to ask you something." Twilight, who was laying on Celestia's chest, looked up and said, "What is it Celestia?" "Well," Celestia said, "in the future, if it's OK with you, have you ever wanted to start a family?" Twilight paused and thought about it. A long time ago, she sometimes dreamed about having a family of her own, but because of her wanting to learn and read, those dreams took a backseat in her mind. After much pondering, Twilight answered, "Well, I did dream of having one when I was little, but maybe will see." Twilight then suddenly felt Celestia hug her very gently. Twilight and Celestia then just laid there, wondering what the future might hold for them.

About 2 hours passed, and Twilight had to leave because she had to prepare for her monthly re-shelfing day. Celestia was sad Twilight had to leave, but she knows that Twilight has her scheduled days, and the fact the day they had was one of the most perfect she had in over a millennia. Twilight then said goodbye, gave Celestia a kiss on the check, and teleported back to Ponyville.

Later That Night

Celestia was brushing her hair when a knock was made on the door. "Come in, I'm good." she said. Her bedroom door opened and Luna entered. "So sister, how were things with Twilight today?" said Luna. "Oh Luna, today was one of most amazing days I've had in years!" Celestia said in an enthusiastic tone. Luna then said, "That's good sister, but you need to be careful still." Celestia, going back to brushing her hair, said, "Wait...what do mean be careful? I haven't done anything that almost revealed me and Twilight's courtship besides me daydreaming." Luna raised an eyebrow and said, "You mean you don't remember about what you were doing at dinner after you got back from your date?" Celestia thought about it then remembered how earlier at dinner, when she was talking to her guards, she talked about hers and Twilight's date, but Celestia thought she said to the guards it was a normal picnic, but might of slipped out the fact her and Twilight cuddled. "Thankfully I had the guards go patrol the turrets before you could go further into detail." said Luna.

Celestia then gave Luna a look of worry and said, "Luna, I know it's been a day since Twilight told us to keep this a secret, but I can't take this anymore!" Luna then gave Celestia a hug and said, "Look, I know you want to parade down the streets announcing you and Twilight are in a same-sex relationship, but I think you should wait until she feels like it's time Equestria and the world know of your love for each other. Celestia sniffed and said, "Thank you Luna, that really helps." She then gave her sister a hug and said good night to her. Celestia then turned off her lamp and fell asleep, dreaming about her and Twilight having a happy family.

To Be Continued...in Chapter 8

Author's Note

WHEW! What a chapter!

Definitely took my time with this one, but still felt liked I rushed the whole "first date" chapter, but that could be just me.

Now, about the whole 'Celestia almost revealing the fact shes dating Twilight' shtick. Well, I'm trying hard not to rush through this, but later on will be the chapter where Twilight and Celestia publicly announce they are dating to all of Equestria, which will cause some 'intriguing' reactions from the Equestrian people and goverments.

But before that chapter, I have to do the obligatory 'meet the parents' chapters for both Twilight and Celestia. You might be saying, "But Maxman, Celestia already knows Twilight's parents." To which I say, "But they don't know their daughter is a lesbian and is dating Princess Celestia of all people."

But before I do THOSE chapters, I have to do a filler chapter! Basically its about Twilight and Celestia hanging out with the mane 5 and their lovers. It will probably not be as long as the other chapters, but I will be a nice read.

Any who, don't forget to read and review! Remember, constructive criticism is always welcomed!

See you all in Chapter 8!