Celestia's Weight Gain Experiment

It was lost to nopony that Raven and Starlight were exploiting the intensified culinary options within Canterlot Castle. Carbs, cheese, and fat. It was otherworldly. They had the bellies and flanks to prove it. Then, quite suddenly, it was the predominately stallion royal guard complaining of armor that was too tight. They couldn’t help themselves. Most simply put up with it: their flabby sides pressing against the constrictive metal. Some got express permission to remove the armor altogether. Celestia herself gave that order, and the admiration to boot. What was less obvious was the effect this transformation was having on the rest of the Equestrian citizenry. Celestia no longer had the curvaceous contrast between torso and flanks. In fact, she resembled more of a flabby, bulbous elephant. Her belly filled the space between her legs. Her butt grew gratuitous and exaggerated, protruding atop her knees.

As Starlight grew fatter, her reports to Twilight lessened in frequency. Celestia found it noteworthy that this mare had taken to gluttony so quickly and showed no sign of stopping. As it turned out, Raven and Starlight were quickly finding themselves regulars at a buffet that put any and all royal celebrations to shame. Celestia found no cause to prevent this escalation. Why should she? She was the main beneficiary. Eating was the primary occupation of her, her court, and her staff.

At first, the newspapers and gossip columns of Equestira mocked and lamented these changes. Then, famous model Fleur de Lis was spotted with an ice cream Sunday in magical grasp and the markings of an exaggerated pot belly. Then, the esteemed stallion Fancy Pants had a particularly embarrassing incident where his suit jacket popped open to expose a taught, bloated tummy, overindulged and swollen from eating at a charity event. Then, a peculiar pink mare from Ponyville started distributing desserts along with written tips on how to ease the sensation of fulness and eat more than usual.

Finally, much to Celestia’s surprise, there was Luna…eating the pancakes left on the dining room table. Her eyes rolled back in her head as a statement of absolute bliss. And it was only a few days later that Celestia spotted the indigo blue flanks of her sister posturing in the mirror. The admiration at the fact that they finally had a bit of shape to them was meant to be private.

“Well, well, well. And here I was thinking I was the only pony who appreciated a bit of extra cake.”

Luna shot back in confusion and panic.

“Shut up fatty! I’m not going to do what you’re up to!”

+12 pounds since last measurement, +46 pounds total