"I found it! This will be the perfect place to get started." Rarity exclaimed while holding a Ponyville paper in her hooves. "Low cost for the property? Check, the town even has a 'New Business fund'. Close to a big city? Check, and its Canterlot. Plenty of gems? Check, there's an old mine which should be perfect."

Rarity finished her checklist and began packing her bags. Her Parents already knew she would be leaving soon but with them constantly traveling with Sweetie she could go whenever she was ready. "Oh if only I could get there before Nightmare Night and drum up some last minute business. Oh but will I have enough bits to renovate?"

She pulled out a well organized bank book with a fairly hefty sum. Thanks to her gem hunting she had managed to save more then enough bits for her dream of moving out since she had no plans for Highschool. Sure collecting all those gems had been muddy work but no one else had to know a ladies secrets.

"Whoo-Hoo this is awesome." Rainbow Dash shouted as she flew around the test course. Now that flight school was out she finally had plenty more time to train instead of taking boring classes.

She continued to fly in loops and through cloud rings to test her skills and push her limits. No one was around to watch her though so she didn't feel quite the same enjoyment from her tricks. Sure she loved to fly for the sake of it but why couldn't she enjoy having someone be there to cheer her on.

"Hello again everyone," Fluttershy gently called out. She had once again flown down to the ground to meet up with her animal friends who slowly came out to greet her. One particular rabbit holding out it's paws and chittering at her. "Yes I brought your extra large carrot."

"Woah radical," another voice called out, "these critters all really seem to dig you."

"Epp," Fluttershy hid behind her mane as an older green filly, practically a young mare looked at her.

"I'm Tree Hugger, what's your name?"

"So they finally left Canterlot?" Gilded Sunrise Idly asked.

"Exactly mom," Evening Frost answered, "and lucky for us they are both in Ponyville."

"I still don't know why that one thought it was a good idea to run away," Sunrise replied.

"So Moon Dancer will you be joining us for Nightmare Night?" Twilight's ears perked up as Cadence asked the question. They were all currently inside Twilight's room at the castle for a sleepover.

She pinned her ears back, "I don't know. I have never been out for Nightmare Night since my mom is always too busy to take me out."

Twilight jumped up and exclaimed. "Well then, you have to join us. My BBBFF and Cadence are taking Spike and I out while my parents go to some fancy party. It's the last year he can take me since he is joining the guards soon."

Moon Dancer thought it over for a bit then happily said, "Sure, sounds really fun," then shifted back to sad, "but I dont have a costume."

"Don't worry, we can get you one," Cadence said.

Celestia slowly sipped her wine then sighed blissfully before she slid deeper into her steaming bath. With her School on break and no other pressing matters on her plate, she finally had some time to relax.

Feather Duster, who had been washing her mane before she moved asked, "Everything alright princess?"

"For the moment Feather, everything is going just fine. My students did well on all of their tests especially the ones I have my eye on, Fall break is upon us even though I loathe Nightmare Night, and the nobles are finally calm lately." She set down her glass and let out another content sigh before reluctantly standing up out of the water. Lightly shaking her wings and letting the water slide down her fur she gave a small nod to Feather.

Feather brought over a few large towels and a brush then began drying Clestia off. "Should I bring you something to snack on once I finish princess?" Feather was slowly collecting a slew of emotions, including maternal love, from her content Princess.

Celestia hummed when Feather began preening and drying her wings, "That sounds Lovely Feather." Once Celesta was fully groomed she headed back into her bed chambers and got comfortable on her cushion.

Feather licked her lips and let out a small burp behind her forehoof before cleaning up and following. "I'll have everything ready in a moment princess."

Author's Note

Just for Clarity in this Alt Universe every pony is normally born during early spring and mares can normally only get pregnant during late spring, here are some current ages so far.
Rarity:14
Rainbow:10
Fluttershy:10
AJ:10
Pinkie:11
Twilight:8
Spike: not even 1.
Dawn:8
Starlight:8
Sunburst:9