Unrequited Love

A/N: Hey! So very extremely sorry that it took so long for this chapter to be made. I have college coming up, so I'm getting very busy. Anyway, I need to give special thanks to my good friend Ethan, who helped out alot with the making of this chapter. Enough about me, on with the chapter!

Luna woke gasping for breath, still feeling the noose around her neck, still hearing the coldness in the mayor’s voice.

She looked around, noting she was in a hospital bed, her coat and mane now cleaned, and that she was wearing a hospital gown.

She looked up and noticed there was a nurse there, just looking at her.

The nurse was a unicorn. She had a green coat, and a brown mane. She also had brown eyes, and she seemed to be more annoyed than anything that she has to be here.

“What happened? Where am I?” Luna asked.

“You passed out when Twilight went into cardiac arrest, so we cleaned you up, put you in a bed, and let you sleep it off. You were unconscious for about 2 hours. Doctors say they want you to stay here until day after tomorrow, just to make sure your okay.” The nurse explained.

“What happened to Twilight after i passed out?” Luna questioned.

“She stabilized, but her condition isn’t getting better.” The nurse replied, pointing to a bed behind her.

Luna got out of her bed, feeling the cold, hard tiled floor against her hooves.

“Where are my shoes?” Luna asked.

The nurse pointed to the closet next to the door.

“Oh…” Luna muttered.

The nurse walked out of the room; closing the door behind her while Luna made her way over to the closet.

She pulled out her shoes, and her bib. Her crown was still yet to be found.

She put on the clothing, relieved she didn’t have to feel the cold sting of the floor anymore.

The princess walked out of the room, happy to be able to take a walk.

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As Luna was walking back to her and Twilight's room, she stopped because she heard a voice from within.

“You’re gunna to get better, yah hear Twilight?” The voice said.

I know that voice. That’s… That’s Applejack’s voice! The element of honesty!

Luna leaned against the door to see if she could hear anyone or anything else, but there was just the sound of hooves clopping against the floor.

The door suddenly opened, and the princess fell to the ground, face first.

“What in tarnation… princess!” Applejack exclaimed.

“Oww…” Luna mumbled, still dazed from the fall.

“Are you alright there princess?” Applejack asked.

“What? Oh… yes, we, I mean I am fine.” Luna replied.

“Whatever you say sugar cube” Applejack stated. “I’m mighty sorry for making you fall princess, and I’m sorry ah have to leave in this much-a hurry, but ah need to get back to tha farm! Those trees won’t buck themselves!”

Applejack trotted down the hallway, and turned a corner leaving the hallway deserted.

Luna regained her composure and walked into the room, being careful not to trip again.

She looked at Twilight, and she didn’t break down this time. Probably because I already knew what to expect, she thought to herself.

Luna went back over into her bed, not taking her eys off of Twilight.

She got settled in the bed, knowing she will be there for a while.

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A little while later a white unicorn with a curled purple mane walked in.

I already know her. Her name is Rarity; she was the one the sea serpent talked about after I returned to normal.

“Princess! What are you doing here?” Rarity asked, having a look of suspicion in her eye.

“I… umm… uhh…” The princess sputtered out, not knowing what to say.

“Hush, hush! No need to explain darling! I completely understand!” Rarity exclaimed, over-dramatically.

“Alright.” Luna replied, a look of confusion upon her face. She watched Rarity approach the bed where Twilight rested.

She gently placed a well-manicured hoof on Twilights forehead and whispered to her. “Oh my dear, you look simply dreadful, and these hospital gowns do not complement your complexion.”

She took a look around and her eyes popped open at the sight of the flower print curtains draped over the window. With her magic she pulled the curtain off the rods and it floated towards her enveloped in a blue glow.

Luna watched in amazement as Rarity took a scalpel and some stitches from a nearby supplies table and set to work on the curtains. In several seconds she had made a beautiful scarf that practically glowed with the love that had been put into it

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Rarity slid the scarf around Twilights neck and Luna could see a tear form in the white unicorn’s eye. She quickly composed herself and turned towards the princess, “Oh my, I really must be going. Poor Opal hasn’t had her daily hair braiding session!”

She turned and exited the room quickly leaving Luna alone with Twilight once more.

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Luna lay there, for about 2 more hours, just waiting. Thinking about nothing in particular, just waiting.

The door to the room opened slightly. “He-Hello?” Asked a timid voice.

“Yes? Who is there?” Luna replied.

“Princess!” The voice squeaked. “Wh-Why are you here? Not that it matters or anything…”

“I am here for Twilight.” The princess replied.

"I'm also here to see Twilight, I mean, if thats okay with you..." The timid voice replied.

“There is no need to explain yourself to me! You are here for a friend. Come on in.” The princess said, with a sparkle of kindness In her eyes.

The door opened a bit more, revealing a yellow pegasus with a light pink mane.

I don't remember her. Luna thought to herself.

The shy pegasus slowly walked over to Twilight, taking in everything about the room.

She stopped right next to the bed, and turned to Luna, her voice changing a bit, making it a lower tone, whie still having high pitched voice.

"Don't worry Princess Luna, this nightmare will be over soon enough" She said.

She turned back to Twilight, voice returning to normal. "Get better soon Twilight, ummm... I-if thats okay with you..."

" What is your name?" Luna asked.

"O-oh, its Fluttershy." The pegasus replied, turning to the princess.

Fluttershy! I remember her! How did I not remember her earlier?  Luna mentally made a note of the pegasus's name, as to not forget in the future.

"I... I had best be off now, i-if you don't mind, p-princess." Fluttershy stuttered.

"Goodbye Fluttershy." Luna called as Fluttershy closed the door behind her.

That was an odd encounter. The princess of the night thought to herself as she got comfortable in her bed once more.

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Luna was awoken once more when the door was opened by yet another pony.

This pony was a pegasus with a cyan coat and a rainbow mane. She looked to be hiding somthing under her wing,  which she dropped when she jumped because she noticed the princess also in the room.

"Ahh! Princess! Wha-what are you doing here?" The cyan pegasus asked, the look of suprise on her face.

What was her name? Rainbow... Rainbow... Rainbow Dash! Luna quickly thought to herself.

"I am here for Twilight." The princess replied.

"Well, why are you here for Twilight? Is Princess Celestia here too?" Rainbow questioned.

"I'm here alone." Luns answerd.

"Why are you here at all?" Rainbow pried.

" Because Twilight got hurt, obviously." The princess replied dryly. Why does she need to know everything?

" Whatever you say Princess." Rainbow replied, while bending over to pick up the thing she dropped earlier.

She picked it up with her mouth, and tucked it once again under her wing.

"What is that?" Luna asked, a new found curiosity taking her over.

"This? Its the latest Daring Do book. I came here to read it to Twilight, since shes spending all this time in the hospital and all, but since your here, I think I will wait to do that." The pegasus replied.

"No, go ahead, I think Twilight would enjoy it." Luna said.

"Well, alright." Rainbow made her way to the chair next to Twilight's bed.

"Daring Do and the Emerald Pegasus, Chapter one, waking up..." Rainbow started.

Luna layed back in her bed and let the words lul her to sleep.

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This sleep was a long needed peaceful sleep.

In her dream, she was on a hilltop, the grass lush and green, the trees perfect in every way. It was the middle of the night, not a single cloud in the sky, and all the stars were out. She was sitting on a red and white checkarboard blanket, curling up close to a certain lavender mare.

" I love you Twilight." Luna whispered.

"I love you too, Luna." Twilight replied, before planting a kiss on the princess's cheek.

They sat like that, curling in close everynow andaging to plant a kiss, snuggling close together, and just being happy together, for hours.

When the sun started to rise, they were laying together, staring into each other's eyes.

They both hesitated to get up, but eventually did so, picking up the blanket as they walked down the hill.

Everything driftend into a peaceful darkness, no yelling, nothing exploding, and no projectiles aimed for Luna.

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The princess woke up and looked around.

It  seemed to be early morning.

I guess I slept through the night. Luna thought to herself.

She studied the room further, noticing a distinct lack of a rainbow maned pegasus.

Upon further inspection, she found the book Rainbow was reading on the table next to the bed.

She looked at the bed, noticing Twilight's breathing was deep and even, almost as if the mare was just sleeping.

Luna got up. turning to the door, planning on taking a short walk in the halls of the hospital.

As she neared the door, she heard the distinct sound of bouncing.

What, in Celestia's name, is that? Luna wondered, stopping about 10 hoof-lengths from the door.

The door slammed open, showing a pink mare with a frizzy mane.

"Princess! What are YOU doing here?" The mare asked, getting a little to close for Luna's comfort.

" I came to visit Twilight, and I passed out, so they gave me a bed here until tomorrow." Luna said, slowly walking backwards to gain some more personal space.

"Well, that makes sense. I'm here to see Twilight, and see if shes improving any." The pink mare explained, a little to happily.

This has to be the element of laughter, otherwise known as Pinkie Pie. Luna told herself.

"Is your name Pinkie?" The princess asked.

"Yes it is! It wouldn't be anything else, or else i wouldn't be myself, or would I be, but just with a different name..." Pinkie started.

" Wha? Huh? What's going on?" A voice ranged out, moaning and groaning.

The voice came fom a certain burned lavender mare.

" Twilight!" Luna cried out, rushing over to her bed side.

" P-princess? What are you doing here?" Twilgiht asked, still groggy from sleep.

"Twiligh! You're awake!" Pinkie yelled, zipping over to the other side of the bed.

"Yes, yes, I'm awake, now will somepony tell me what in Celestia's name is going on?!" Twilight nearly yelled.

"Well, the library burned down with you in it." Pinkie said flatly.

" Well, that explains the pain." Twilight murmured.

"Will you tell us what caused the treehouse to burn down?" Luna asked.

"Well, the last thing I remember is trying out a new spell, and a portal opening. Two fire creatures came through, and one threw a book at me, which hit my head. I was out cold from that until now."Twilight explained.

"That must have been why the library burned down." Luna guessed.

"Well, I think that since Twilight's awake, I had better go tell the others" Pinkie said, bouncing off.

Twilight turned to the princess. "Why are you here princess? Is Princess Celestia here also?"

"No, My sister is not here, and can you please stop calling me princess? We're friends, so there is no need for such formalities." Luna replied.

"Alright pri- I mean Luna. Why are you here?" Twilight questioned.

"Well, I came because you were hurt. But while I'm here, I also have to tell you somthing." Luna answered.

"What is it?" Twilight asked.

What will happen if she doesn't return my feelings? What if I lose her as a friend?  Luna worried.

"Luna? What are you going to tell me?" Twilight pried.

"I-I Love you Twilight Sparkle." Luna blurted out, a deep shade of red dawning over her muzzle.