Starlight Twilight and Anons redemption

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You're traveling down the road in your car.

Starlight in the passengers seat peering curiously out the windows.

You can't get it off your mind.

Everything about that situation.

All those repressed memories coming back causing you to regret.

You wanted just for a moment to hate her..

Just to hate Twilight and say to yourself what a mega-bitch she was.

But in the end, she was never in the wrong..

It was always you.

It was always..

You grip tightly on the steering wheel.

"Is everything alr-"

"Everything is fine!"

Starlight gasps at your outburst.

Silence for a few moments.

"I-i'm sorry I-"

"It's not your fault.."

"Anon if you just want to talk about it I-"

"As usual it's my fault, like it always is."

"I'll.. Stay quiet for a while, if that helps.."

"Ok."

As much as you thought you'd gotten rid of it through drinking, binging and gambling.

Through fucking new girls to try and replace the feelings you had.

Somehow you knew it'd never be the same.

Starlight is on the couch with you in your home.

The t.v is on, and it's quiet.

Starlight is learning against you.

Sometimes she looks at you with a worried expression.

A part of you wants to tell her.

But a part of you doesn't think she'll understand.

There certainly wasn't anything redeemable about it.

Or about you for that matter.

It's nice having her here.

It's nice having her pressed against you.

But every nice thing is like poison seeping into the wound.

You can only remember every happy memory.

"I really like this movie Anon, don't you?"

Every blessing you ever had..

"Yeah, it's a good one."

And how despite all of it..

"I'm glad you're letting me stay here."

You managed to piss it all away.

A year and a half ago.

"Isn't this house just like we always dreamed?"

"It's perfect Twilight."

Twilight stands on the deck overlooking the snowy landscape.

The luxurious alpine lodge you stand in belongs to you.

"I'm surprised we were able to afford it."

"Are you kidding, the blueprints you sold to those scientists are really going to benefit mankind. You're a genius and demand a genius salary."

"Oh stop.."

She says blushing and twirling her hair.

You walk over to her and hold her in your arms.

"It's true.. Compared to you I'm-"

She presses her finger to your lips, and then quickly moves it kissing you.

The sweet taste of her clean mouth.

The kiss breaks.

"Remember what I said?"

"I know, I'm not allowed to talk down about myself."

"You are so special to me.. You taught me everything there is to know about the human world. What to look out for. You know how much trouble I'd be in if it weren't for you?"

"Well I'm still not as smart-"

She grabs your hand squeezing it.

"Please, you don't need to be. Let me take care of all the academics."

"But-"

"There's more to life than booksmarts.. You're so kind and thoughtful. And you work so hard. Even though you always think of yourself as ordinary, or even as a jerk sometimes.. I know that you're the sweetest, most special guy I've ever known. And I don't know what my life would be like without you."

You feel tears welling up in your eyes.

"D-dammit Twilight.. You can't just say super heartfelt stuff like that without giving me warning first."

She giggles helping to wipe away your tears.

"I'll be a bit more considerate next time. Anyhow, let's go inside. I'll help you make dinner as always."

"Beef stew?"

"Ooh sounds nice. I would try and make it myself, but.. Without my magic in these sorts of things, I'm afraid I'm just not very practical."

"Heh, you'll get the hang of it."

She gives you a little salute.

"Lead the way head chef Anonymous!"

"Alright."

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You're eating beef stew with Twilight.

The warm smell of the stew.

The crackling fireplace giving warmth to the home.

Twilight leaned against you with a pleased expression.

And yet..

"What's wrong Anon?"

"N-nothing, everything is perfect sweetie."

"Anon, please."

She puts her hand on your face.

"We talked about this, and we promised we'd never keep any secrets from each other."

"Y-you.. You're right. I'm sorry, I just.. When I think about how you're a big time Princess and all, I can't help but think that I'm just not worthy to be here. Not worthy to have all of this great stuff and-"

"So, it's because I'm a Princess is it?"

"W-well I mean-"

"I'll be right back."

What could she be doing?

She's not going to pack her stuff and leave is she?

No, that's silly, but what..

She hurries back.

She clears her throat.

"It is, with great honor, that I, Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of friendship, do grant peerage to, and give thee the title, 'Prince of Friendship."

She places her crown on your head.

"Heh, Prince of friendship huh?"

"And well, there's one other thing I can do for you.. That is if you.."

She gets down on one knee.

She pulls out a little box.

"T-twilight.."

She opens it.

"Will you, Anonymous, take me, Twilight Sparkle to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

You're flabbergasted.

"T-twilight.."

"This way, you'll technically be the King of friendship.. And you'll never have to feel like you're beneath anyone ever again."

"Twi-"

"If I could I would give it all away to someone else. I never wanted to be the Princess or have a fancy crown, or castle, or title anyway. I was happy just being plain old Twilight Sparkle. A little known bookworm with a few close friends to call her own.. You're the best friend I've ever known. And being away from you, even for a little while hurts. I know I can't go one more day without demanding that you take my hoof--, er hand that is, in matrimony. So that we'll always be together no matter what."

You feel the tears welling up.

"O-oh shoot, I guess I forgot about that warning."

You collapse down and wrap her in your arms.

"You goddamn adorable little bookworm. Of course I'll marry you."

You wipe the tears hastily from your eyes.

"I love you Anon, and I always will."

"I love you too Twilight."

You kiss her and hold her tightly in your arms.

You never want to let her go.

You give Starlight an extra pillow and blanket to sleep on the couch with.

You retire to your room saying goodnight before walking down the rest of the hall.

The vacant space in your room solidifies your isolation.

You climb into the empty bed.

This is what you deserve.

All those happy memories came back just as things were going well with Star..

But it never would have happened if Twilight didn't let her go.

She didn't have to do that..

You grip your pillow.

You pound the bed with your fist.

Speaking aloud softly you say,

"Dammit all, even now you probably still wanted me to be happy, even if it wasn't with you. I'm scum. I'm such complete scum.."

Maybe it's her way of forgetting about you, and letting you go but..

This pain in your chest.

This hurt you'd long since thought had faded has come back like an old would re-opened.

It feels like nothing in the world can make it go away.