Author's Note

This chapter is based on an amazing comic made by Sam Rose.

Startrix (Human)

As you can imagine, Ponyville square was a busy place on Christmas Eve, filled with people doing something or other, be it last-minute shopping, singing carols, or simply spending some time with that special someone while you look around at all the decorations.

That last option was exactly the passtime of choice for a certain pair of women. The two walked hand-in-hand as they marveled at just how different their little town looked during this time of year.

Every building was covered in lights, with festive wreaths on their doors. The air was filled with the sounds of joyous singing and mirthful laughter. And everywhere you looked, it seemed that the snow had turned the whole world white.

In the center of the square stood a large Christmas tree simply teeming with decorations. Lights, garlands, and ornaments, all expertly arranged, topped off (literally) with a large, golden star. It's at the base of this tree that we find the aforementioned couple.

"Everything is just so pretty. It always amazes me how much a little Christmas cheer can change this town into the kind of spectacle you'd think is only seen in movies." said Starlight.

"Agreed. It's almost unbelievable." said Trixie.

The two continued plodding through the snow. A sudden gust of wind caused Starlight to gasp and snuggle up to her partner.

"Cold?" asked Trixie.

"A bit, but as long as you're here, I'll warm right back up." said Starlight.

"How sweet. You rip that from one of Twilight's books?" Trixie replied playfully.

Starlight joined in her girlfriend's laughter.

The pair continued their lap around the tree. As they neared the end of their loop, Starlight Glimmer thought to herself.

'Okay, Starlight. You can do this. You've been planning this for weeks, and you will be damned to Tartarus if you lose your nerve now!' she thought.

As soon as they had returned to their starting position, Starlight turned to look at Trixie.

"Hey, Trix?" she started.

"Yes?" Trixie replied.

"When you were growing up, did your family have the tradition where you were allowed to choose one gift to open on Christmas Eve?" asked Starlight.

"Actually, yes. I always had at least one present that I couldn't wait to open, and I always picked it whenever I got to open one a day early. The problem came when there was more than one that I wanted to open." said Trixie.

"I know what you mean. Those were some of the hardest choices I ever had to make as a child." agreed Starlight.

"Why bring this up?" asked Trixie.

"Well, I figured that tonight, we could continue that tradition. I want to give you a gift one day early, if that's alright." Starlight explained.

"I assume it's a gift that I will really be glad I got to open sooner than the rest?" asked Trixie.

"I hope so." said Starlight.

"In that case, go ahead." said Trixie.

"Okay, but first, there's something I need to say." said Starlight.

"What's that?" wondered Trixie.

"Ever since Twilight and her friends helped sort me out, you have always been there for me. You've made me feel special like no one ever has. You've shown me love and trust, supported me in everything I've done, and you've never given up on me. Because of that, I wasn't sure if there was anything I could do to show you just how much I love you." said Starlight.

Starlight's heart-pouring had rendered Trixie almost speechless.

"Starlight, w-where did all this come from?" asked Trixie.

"I decided that there was only one thing I could possibly do to show you how much you mean to me. So, there's something I need to know." said Starlight.

With that, Starlight pulled something from her jacket pocket, dropped to one knee, and held up the item in her hand; a small box. She opened it to reveal a diamond engagement ring.

Trixie realized what was happening, and tears began to cascade down her cheeks.

"Trixie Lulamoon, will you marry me?" asked Starlight.

For a few moments, Trixie could only stare through her slightly-blurred vision at Starlight's hopeful smile, seeing that she, too, was fighting back tears. Finally, Trixie fell to her knees and hugged her beloved.

"Yes, yes, of course I will!" she shouted.

Starlight hugged her now-fiancee back. The two slowly stood, still embracing. They parted just long enough for Starlight to slide the ring onto Trixie's finger. As soon as it was in place, the two shared a passionate kiss. Their tears could no longer be stopped, streaking down from their tightly closed eyes like twin waterfalls.

They eventually broke their embrace, smiling at one another.

"I love you, Starlight." said Trixie.

"I love you, too." said Starlight.

The two headed off for home, possibly to share some hot chocolate, or maybe to decorate their own tree. Whatever it was they planned to do, one thing was for sure: they would do it together.