Author's Note
Here is my third attempt at a story of my very own. An attempt to get the creative and energy juices flowing.
Please Enjoy! :)
Prologue: Vacation Plans
“...And our trade agreements with the hippogriffs and the yaks is proceeding well, your majesty.” An assistant pony in fancy and professional garments spoke to his princess.
Said princess was sitting on her throne with a hand holding up her head. Princess Celestia was barely paying attention to what her assistant was telling her. “Very good, what’s next on the list?” She asked but was bored beyond belief. It was taking nearly all of her mental efforts to stay awake and focused.
“Just one last topic, your majesty.” Her advisor stated, not noticing her disappointment and slightly pouting face. “Our negotiations with the dragons has hit a bit of a bump. They are refusing to let us construct a railroad system into their lands to make interactions easier.”
Celestia rubbed her eyes in irritation and annoyance. “Relay this to Princess Twilight. She has more direct contact with Dragon Lord Ember than I do.” She instructed. “She’ll be able to convince her that this could help foster not only interactions but friendships as well.”
“As you wish, your majesty.” The advisor bowed. “With that settled, all matters that require your attention are settled for the day.”
“Thank you, Picky Note.” Celestia then raised her throne, stretching her slender legs and arms. “I’ll be retiring to my chambers, my sister will handle the court when she returns from visiting Ponyville.”
“Of course. Don’t forget your majesty, you have an appointment with some business ponies first thing after raising the sun.” Picky Note reminded his overworked princess.
Celestia wanted to just groan openly but held that desire in tightly. Instead she struggled to put on a pleased and grateful face. “Thank you Picky Note, you are always so diligent in keeping my duties occupied.”
“I am only too happy to serve and be of assistance, your majesty.” Picky Note said with a naive smile and finally took his leave.
With her aid gone, Celestia finally gave a long, tired and dramatic sigh. “He does a great job in maintaining my schedule but I get the feeling he’s just trying to keep me busy with almost no time to rest!”
Celestia finally reached her bedchamber, used her magic to remove her dress, tossed it aside like a rag and just collapsed on her massive bed. “I haven’t been this busy since the Crystal Empire returned… or that time after the Storm King was defeated. Ugh! I need a vacation!” Celestia complained. “I’m actually jealous that Luna got to go to Ponyville! It can be so quiet and relaxing there, it could very well be a vacation. Not only that but she got to visit my little Spike too.” She whined.
One of her favorite aspects of visiting Ponyville, aside from catching up with her former star pupil and her friends, was visiting her son, the ever reliable and faithful dragon Spike. Adopted clearly but he is everything Celestia wanted in a son, raising him lovingly and truly as her own ever since. Sure, Twilight’s family has acted as a true family to Spike when he was growing up but Celestia and Spike had always considered each other mother and son. Every moment Celestia could have with Spike, be with Twilight and the other or alone, she cherished. Simply thinking about her little fire-starter brought a smile to Celestia’s face.
Nowadays, it’s gotten harder, if not impossible, to simply visit her son and spend some quality time with him. The last time Celestia spent any personal time with Spike was back when he was very young, she took him to her private and personal beach cottage.
Thoughts of her cottage instantly sprouted in her mind. The soothing sea, the clean and comfy beach and her luxurious cottage. Celestia remember fondly that when she last took Spike there, she taught him how to swim and simply spent time together as a family. No stressing duties, no tiring assignments, no boring paperwork… No prying eyes…
Celestia’s eyes widened after her epiphany. “That’s it!!! My beach cottage is perfect for a vacation just to relax.” The princess then, with renewed energy, bounced off her bed and began to make a plan.
“Alright, since it’s just going to be Spike and myself, Luna can handle all the major duties hear in Canterlot while I can get Twilight to cover for me in at least raising and lowering the sun.” Celestia began writing down her plans and organizing everything. “It’ll be easy to get Twilight to agree but how am I going to convince Luna? She enjoys spending time with Spike almost as much as I do. She might actually want to accompany us.”
Gaining Luna’s cooperation is going to be the first step on getting her vacation to go through. Resolving to go speak with her little sister on this matter once she returns from Ponyville and completes courtly duties, Celestia could convince her to allow this….
“Why should YOU get to have a vacation!?!” Luna practically screamed to her sister. “And with our dear nephew no less!?
Luna had just completed her duties at court and raised the moon. After removing her dress and getting her comfy night rob on, the moon princess was visited by her sister who had a request.
Suffice it to say, Luna did not like the request…
“Oh please Lulu!” Celestia practically begged. “My duties at day court have me running ragged and it’s been years since I last spent time with Spike as family.”
“And what? You think I’M not stressed out with our royal duties!? The night can just be as busy!” Luna defended with folded arms across her chest. “And don’t forget the last vacation we had. It didn’t end well for either of us…”
“Fair point.” Celestia conceded. The last vacation they took experiencing new and exciting things didn’t work out. “But dear sister, this vacation is just heading out to the beach, relaxing, and spending time with my son. It will only be a few days, a week at most.”
“What about us ‘dear sister’?” Luna questioned with a glare and a raised eyebrow. “Are we not family?”
“Of course we are Lulu! But I want this to be a mother and son vacation.” Celestia whined. “I barely even have time to spend an evening with my son. What will it take for you to cover my royal duties?”
Luna looked away for a few moments, considering what favor her sister could do for her. Almost instantly, something was brought to mind.
“(sigh) Alright sister, I’ll cover for your royal duties while you and our dear nephew are out having your vacation.” Luna answered.
“Really!?!” Celestia’s eyes widened with joy and gave her sister a big strong hug. “Oh thank you Lulu!! Your the best little sister a pony could have!!”
“On two conditions!” Luna struggled to say as her sisters strong grip made it hard to breath. But hearing this made her sister release her. “Our first condition: within the future, I would have our own vacation with our dear nephew while you cover for us.”
Celestia frowned but found the condition fair. “Alright, agreed. So long as it’s not right after my vacation with Spike. What’s the second condition?”
“You give us a slice of one of your personal cakes the bakers make for you.” Luna said in an almost challenging tone with narrowed eyes and an evil smile.
“(GASPS)” Was all Celestia could say.
Celestia was surprised that Luna had the audacity to make such a demand. Nearly everypony in Equestria knew that Celestia loved cake and most were wise enough to steer clear of her path when one is in sight. The Canterlot Castle bakers worked on making Celestia’s personal cakes as if their very lives were at stake (which largely were). Celestia wanted to refuse but weighing her options on finally getting some personal time with her son and having a relaxing vacation, she acquiesced.
“...Alright Luna.” Celestia replied rather sullenly. “You can have a slice of one of my cakes. One slice.”
“Excellent.” Luna had a smile on her face but she knew that a lot of work was waiting for her. “Since I’ll largely be taking care of both of our royal duties, are you still going to raise and lower the sun sister?”
“No, I’ll have Twilight come over and she will take care of that.” Celestia answered.
“Are you sure that’s a good idea?” Luna questioned. “The last time she possessed either of our abilities, it looked as if the moon and sun were dancing.”
“True but she will only be in control of the sun, so the strain will not be so hard for her and you will be there to help her if such a case happens again.” Celestia explained, remembering well that her former student can get overwhelmed at times.
“Very well.” Luna lightly groaned a bit.
“She’ll also help you with anything you may need during the day.” Celestia added. “Having her help you out with all the paperwork will surely come in handy.”
“Agreed.” Luna admitted, she never did understand why Twilight loved such administrative duties. “Have you informed Princess Twilight of your vacation plans?”
“Not yet. I plan to send a letter to Twilight tomorrow after my morning duties explaining my plans for a vacation with Spike.”
Luna shrugged her shoulders. “Hopefully, she won’t fall apart without our dear nephew being their to support her.” she chuckled.
“Oh I’m sure Twilight will be fine.” Celestia stated. “Now good night sister, I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Luna could only watch as Celestia teleported back to her own room. Part of the moon princess was slightly angry, if not envious, that her elder sister is going to spend some perfect quality time with her beloved nephew.
“Lucky Sun butt.” Luna grumbled as she laid in her bed.
Celestia teleported back to her room with a big smile on her face. She wanted to do somersaults but was too tired to do so. All she could do now was rest well, knowing that her vacation with her son is going to happen.
Finally laying down into her bed and closing her eyes, Celestia began to dream of her private beach and the quality time she will have with Spike.
One question continued to ask within her mind: Which one of her bikinis would Spike like during their vacation?
Author's Note
I give you Chapter 2.
Please enjoy. :)
Preperations
Within the town of Ponyville, by a castle made entirely of crystal, a young emerald and purple dragon was heading out of the castle with a couple of bags with him. Accompanying him was his surrogate elder sister, Twilight Sparkle, the Princess of Friendship and Celestia’s former student.
“Are you sure you have everything Spike?” Twilight asked
“Yes Twilight! For the millionth time, I have everything I need for this vacation with Celestia!” Spike replied in an annoyed tone.
“You have all your bags, clothes and cell phone?”
“For the love of- Yes Twilight, I just said I have everything!!”
“I’m sorry Spike but this is Celestia we are talking about and who knows what she has planned!” Twilight normally so calm and focused was into total panic mode whenever her mentor was involved.
“Twilight will you just calm down! You don’t want to have another panic attack like when Celestia informed you. Do you?” Spike recalled and questioned
Twilight couldn’t help but blush a bit and look away in complete embarrassment. It was only a few days ago when she received the letter from Celestia informing her about her vacation plan and that she was taking Spike with her.
***A Few Days Ago***
“Alright so all the students will be taking their friendship tests at the end of the week.” Twilight spoke, going through all of her schedules, duties, and assignments at her office at the School of Friendship. With her was her ever faithful number one assistant and little brother figure, Spike.
“I’m sure they will be thrilled.” Spike’s sarcasm was unmistakable… except maybe to Twilight.
“Okay with that settled, let's move on to our next order of business: restocking the school’s library!” Twilight said with utter glee.
“Twilight we’ve been over this! The library has enough books!” Spike practically shouted. “In fact, the school’s head librarian had already told you, multiple times in fact, that the library is fully stocked and cannot accept any books at this time!!!”
“Oh come on Spike!” Twilight whined like a child. “A good library needs new books every now and then.”
“True but the key word in that sentence is ‘’need’’ and our schools library has enough books.” Spike explained in annoyance. “And don’t try to hide it, you just want those new books just so you can read them and add them to you personal collection.
“That’s not true!” Twilight shouted in defense of her innocence…. Until Spike’s glare and raised eyebrow forced a confession. “Okay, so maybe I’m a little eager to read new books.”
Twilight gave a sheepish and embarrassed smile but Spike was beyond annoyed. He rubbed his temple and sighed heavily.
“Oh don’t be like that Spike. Things have been just so quiet and boring lately.” Twilight attempted to explain her behavior. “And there hasn’t been much work lately.”
“Not much work lately!?” Spike chuckled and gave a rather incredulous look to his sister figure. “I’ve been pretty busy maintaining your charts and school documents, keeping all the student's grades organized AND curbing your attempts to gain new unneeded books!!!”
Twilight gave a nervous and surprised look after hearing Spike’s outburst. “Well… When you put it that way….”
“(UGH) I need a brea-” Burp. Spike’s sentence (and complaining) was interrupted by one of his magical burps, messages from Celestia. “What now?”
“A message from Princess Celestia?” Twilight’s curiosity was piqued. Anything that is related to her former mentor almost instantly got the purple alicorn’s attention.
“Yup. And it’s for you” Spike handed the letter to Twilight who began reading in earnest.
At first, Twilight seemed pleased to hear from Celestia after such a long while but after getting further into the letter she started to grow surprised then a bit tense.
“Twilight? What is it? What did Celestia say?” Spike’s curiosity was caught when he saw Twilight’s expression change from happy to surprise and finally to worryment so quickly. More often than not, Spike did worry for Twilight’s emotional state.
“...Well other than having me negotiate with Ember on the whole Dragonlands railroad construction, Princess Celestia is going to be taking a vacation next week.” Twilight answered.
“Doesn’t sound too bad.”
“And she is bringing you along…” Twilight finished but she had a very nervous smile on her face, almost about to into full panic mode.
“Really? I’m going on a vacation!?” Spike wanted to make sure he heard it right.
“Looks that way.” Twilight still had that nervous look on her face. “But why would take a vacation now and bring you along?”
“Twilight, don’t forget that things in Canterlot have been pretty busy and she is my mom.” Spike did sometimes have to remind Twilight that Celestia did legally adopt him when he was hatched before allowing Twilight’s family to raise him.
“I haven’t forgotten Spike, it’s just this seems rather sudden doesn’t it?” Twilight responded.
“Well from what mom has told me, she is pretty stressed, tired and would like a breather.” Spike explained which earned him a puzzled look from Twilight. “You are the only one she writes letters to. Again, she is my mom.”
“Ok but still… With the tests coming up and now that I have to contact Ember to smooth things out with the railroad construction, I need all the extra help I can get.”
Spike shook his head. “Twilight are you afraid of this little surprise will disrupt your schedule or of me going away for a while and relaxing, thereby leaving you without an assistant to handle all the heavy work?” Spike’s tried to hide his amused smirk but it was near impossible, the feeling was too great to hide.
Twilight gave such a scolding glare that Spike’s smirk faded if only for a brief moment. “Not even close! I can handle all the heavy workload you normally do for me without breaking a sweat!” Twilight adamantly defended.
“Alright then, so I better get my things ready for this vacation.” Spike shrugged and turned to head back to his room.
“I better go with you so you have everything you need and have the right outfits.” Twilight got up from her desk and quite quickly followed after Spike.
“Uh, I appreciate the help Twilight but I can handle picking out my own clothes for this vacation.” Spike tried to dissuade Twilight, having full knowledge of her obsessive need to organize.
“But this vacation involves Celestia!! I’ve told you before, there’s nothing casual about royalty!” Twilight reminded Spike.
“Twilight, this is not a delegation mission Celestia is going on.” Spike reasoned. “It’s a vacation to relax and perhaps wants to spend time with me her son.”
“You don’t know that!” Twilight’s panic side returned.
“What did the letter say?”
Twilight got the letter and re-read it outloud, almost expecting to be right.
‘My Dearest Twilight, I have decided to take some personal time off from my royal duties here in Canterlot. Things have been so busy and stressful lately, that a vacation to just relax has become a much needed desire. At the start of next week, I will be heading out to a personal vacation spot I reserve for a more quiet and relaxing vacation rather than the excitement and action filled one my sister and I had previously.’
‘With me, I would very much like to take Spike along. It’s been so long since he and I spent time together as mother and son, as family. I would very much like this to be a mother-son family vacation. I know it’s asking a lot that I’m taking your number one assistant away but if you are willing to give him this vacation then I will be very grateful.’
‘Your former teacher,
Princess Celestia’
Twilight finished re-reading the letter, stared blankly and in silence, as Spike was right, if not word for word. She looked up and Spike did have an unimpressed and deadpan look on him.
“...Or maybe she just wants to spend time with her son by going on a vacation.” Twilight nervously chuckled and had a sheepish smile.
Spike just glared.
“Okay I’m sorry but let me help pick out outfits.”
“Not going to happen.” Spike said as if it was final.
“Come one Spike, I’m sorry.” Twilight continued to apologize even as Spike walked away, with her following. “At least let me help you get organized for this trip.”
“Not necessary Twilight.”
“Please?!”
“No!!”
***Back to the Present***
“Need I go on?” Spike finished recounting the day Celestia’s letter arrived.
“Not necessary!” Twilight hurriedly answered. It was embarrassing enough that she overreacted on Celestia’s intention of a vacation but to presume on what the sun princess was planning with Spike just mortified her.
“Don’t worry Twilight, everything will be fine.” Spike reassured his big-sister. “I’ll only be gone for a week at most. You can handle being without your number one assistant for that long right?”
“Yes and I’m sorry Spike.” Twilight finally conceded and apologized again. “It’s just nerve racking whenever Celestia has a plan and this out-of-the-blue vacation plan is just…
“Listen Twilight, I know you don’t exactly do well with surprises, especially if they involve Celestia, but this is just a vacation.” Spike reasoned. “Nothing outrageous or world-ending threat is going to happen.”
“Alright, alright.” Twilight took deep breaths to regain her calm and composure. “So what is this personal vacation spot Celestia spoke of?
“Oh, it’s a beach condo of sorts, separated from public areas. Completely private.” Spike explained. “Mom normally uses it whenever she is looking for a more personal and quiet vacation.”
“Where’s it located?”
“Ah ah ah, it’s a secret.” Spike playfully said. “I’m sworn to secrecy.”
The Friendship Princess pouted at that but did not press it and decided to leave it since it wasn’t her business. It wasn’t her beach house after all.
“What time is she coming to pick you up?” Twilight asked.
“She should be here pretty soon. Celestia said she would arrive in a carriage that will then take us to the condo.” Spike answered.
Spike and Twilight waited for about 15 minutes before they saw a flying carriage coming into view. It wasn’t lavish in design as most royal carriages are, probably to make sure onlookers wouldn’t notice that a royal member of Equestria is flying over their heads. Said, carriage landed just in front of the duo and after it came to a stop, its occupant emerged. Twilight was somewhat surprised, as Celestia wasn’t wearing a dress fit for royalty but a far more casual outfit. She wasn’t used to that.
“Spike, Twilight, good to see you.” Princess Celestia happily said, giving her son a loving hug and a quick peck on the cheek. She then gave her former star pupil a hug as well. “All set and ready Spike?
“Yup.” Spike said in earnest. “I’m looking forward to this vacation.”
“Indeed. Total relaxation, warm sun, calm and soothing ocean breeze and no stressful duties.” Celestia said with a bright smile.
“I’m sure you two will have a great time.” Twilight chimed in.
“Oh we sure will Twilight and thank you for letting me steal your number one assistant for a while.” Celestia spoke with complete appreciation in her tone.
“It is no problem at all Princess.” Twilight replied, trying to ignore Spike’s raised eyebrow and expression. “Just bring him back when the vacation is over.”
“Will do.” Celestia giddly said as she grasped Spike’s arm. “Now lets be off, I want to get there before dark.
All three said their goodbyes, Spike’s luggage was loaded onto the carriage and its two occupants were boarded. As the carriage started to depart, Spike and Celestia gave a last goodbye wave to Twilight before lifting off into the air. After about 10 minutes into the flight, mother and son began to talk.
“Well here we are.” Spike said with an eager look on his face. “To be honest, I’m actually kinda excited. It’s been forever since we last took a trip to the beach house.”
“Well I wouldn't say forever but pretty close.” Celestia remarked. “Last time we were there was when you were still pretty small and at the beach house, I taught you how to swim.”
“Oh yeah.” Spike vaguely remembered but he did remember Celestia taught him how to swim.
Spike didn’t notice it but Celestia’s expression changed a bit, one that was flirty and suggestive. “You know Spike, it’s been quite a while since you and I spent time privately at all in fact.”
Spike blushed a bit as his mother scooted closer and leaned into his form. “Well it has been busy and crazy these past few years.” The young dragon could only nervously chuckle as his mom’s massive breasts squished against his left arm.
“Indeed it has been.” Celestia was giggling like a filly on the inside. “With Twilight keeping you busy and helping your friends deal with disasters, I’m sure it must be stressful.”
“Y-Yeah, though I’m sure it was more stressful at Canterlot dealing with all those royal duties.” Spike stammered a bit as Celestia continued to cuddle with him.
“Oh you have no idea!” Celestia bemoaned. “I swear all those court ponies and all the paperwork have left me bored and stress out of my mind. One of the reasons, I organized this little vacation.”
“O-One of the reasons?” Spike caught that little detail.
“Yup.” Celestia’s suggestive look grew stronger.
“...What’s the other reason?” Spike fearfully asked.
“This.” Celestia grabbed the back of Spike’s head and gave him a deep, passionate kiss.
Spike’s eyes widened as his mother gave him a hot make-out session, her tongue dancing with his more slender, sinuous one. Celestia moaned openly, clearly enjoying the moment, as she continued her aggressive kissing. Spike wanted to stop, or at least resist, but the moment was taking its effect on him and slowly melted into the kiss.
Celestia finally ended the kiss with a soft pop, saliva strings coated the edges of their mouths before distance broke them. She giggled at her son’s blushing expression.
“This is going to be a vacation that will definitely relieve all of our pent-up stress.” Celestia then rested Spike’s head on top of her bountiful chest and placed her arms around him.
Spike’s blush only grew. Though the pillows his head rested on were beyond comfortable, he couldn’t help but feel as if this vacation is going to leave him more drained then relaxed...
