Day and Night

   Twilight lay awake, looking out her window. She wondered if Celestia's younger sister, Luna, who controlled the night had deliberately made the sky so lonesome tonight. Not a single star shone in the sky. She sighed and rubbed her head, wincing. She looked over at Spike, who was completely out of it. She envied him for a moment, wishing she could sleep as peacefully. Her heart still hurt over Celestia's quick departure. She understood why she had to leave and all, but, she only had to stick around for another fifteen or twenty minutes; just long enough to tuck her in. Twilight shook her head,

   "Get a grip, Sparkle! You're an independent young filly! Something as stupid and childish should NOT be on your mind!" She huffed and went into the bathroom to check for swelling. Thankfully, it wasn't anything noticeable. She looked at herself for a few more minutes, until she heard tapping on her window. She quickly went to investigate it, only to find that she had been up all night, brooding over Celestia and her friend, Rainbow Dash, sitting on her patio. She quickly opened the window to let the blue pegesus in. She zipped in and landed on the floor.

   "Hiya Twilight!!" She said. Twilight shushed her and pointed to the basket. Rainbow giggled, "Sorry." She whispered. Twilight brought her downstairs and started boiling the kettle,

   "So, are you going to the party?" She asked, trying to sound normal. Rainbow nodded,

   "Of course! The Wonder Bolts are going to be there!" Twilight smiled, happy that her friend was so excited. Rainbow looked at Twilight, knowing something was wrong. She placed a hoof on Twilight's shoulder and hugged her slightly; "What's wrong?" She felt Twilight's mood change and she sighed;

   "Mind if I tell you over a cup of coffee?" Rainbow nodded,

   "Of course!" Twilight tried to levitate the cups, but the previous head trauma made it hard to do. So, she just handed Rainbow her coffee and sat down. For a moment, they sat in silence. Then, Twilight spoke;

   "I know Celestia's royalty and everything, really, I do. But, last night, when she was here, I just really wanted her to stay. Not for long, just until I fell asleep." Twilight's voice was unnaturally pitched and Rainbow knew she was going to cry.

   "Don't cry, Twilight. Please!" She whispered. But, it was too late, Twilight buried her face in her hooves and began sobbing softly. Rainbow understood why; though Twilight understands why Celestia's busy, she would like for just ONE night, to have Celestia with her until she fell asleep. Rainbow looked around and noticed the books that had not been put away and then the lump on Twilight's head. She went to say something, but Spike walked into the kitchen.

   "Hey, Rainb-Twilight! What's wrong?" Twilight looked at him for a moment,

   "I wanted Celestia to stay." She said; more tears rolling down her cheeks. She then smiled, "Thanks for organizing the books. I'll put them away when my head feels better." Spike nodded and smoothed Twilight's mane.

   "It's OK. I'll do it. Plus, after they fell on you, I think you should spend some time apart." Twilight smiled, but didn't laugh like Rainbow and Spike had hoped. So, Spike breathed on Rainbow's mug, reheating her coffee. She took a sip and spat it out,

   "Ow! This coffee needs to be about twenty percent cooler!" With that, Twilight exploded with laughter. Spike noticed her horn light up and the books went back onto the shelves. Rainbow noticed this,

   "Man, I know friendship is magic, but laughter seems to be just as strong!" Spike laughed and nodded. Once Twilight stopped laughing, she pulled herself back into her seat.

    "Alright; now that I'm feeling better, who wants waffles?" Spike's stomach growled and he chuckled. Twilight turned to Rainbow, "How about you?" Rainbow smiled,

   "Alright, thanks!" Soon, the three friends were sitting around, eating and talking about their plans for the party for the next night.  Rainbow said she was going to take the Wonder Bolts out to dinner. Twilight laughed and wished her luck and said that she was going to get Celestia to dance with her and not take no for an answer. Rainbow nodded and wished her luck. Spike laughed,

   "Is this before or after you make smooches in the closet?" Twilight looked at him,

   "Funny. I suppose you're going to ask Rarity to dance?" Rainbow began laughing like crazy and Spike blushed,

   "Yes, Twilight, I am going to." Rainbow stopped laughing,

   "Holy sugar cubes! You're serious, aren't you?" Spike nodded. Twilight looked at him and smiled,

   "Good luck, Romeo." Spike hugged her,

   "Same to you." He put his plate in the sink and left for Rarity's, still excited about the note.

   Spike walked in and as usual, Rarity was busy.

   "Hey, Rarity." She stopped working right away and turned to him;

   "You got the message?" Spike nodded,

   "Yes, and I was floored. It was really sweet." Rarity blushed and batted her eyelashes,

   "Well, I was serious. I feel terrible about giving you the brush off." Spike looked and her and patted her hoof,

   "No need, M'lady. I understand." Rarity nodded,

   "OK. So, would you like to see my dress for the party?" Spike nodded quickly,

   "Of course!" Rarity pulled a curtain aside, showing an elegant, but not too over-the-top gown. Spike's jaw hit the floor and Rarity laughed and picked it up,

   "Watch out, Spikey, you'll attract flies!" Spike shook his head,

   "Well, what do you expect when it's YOUR work I'm seeing?" Rarity nodded,

   "True." Spike really wanted to ask her out then and there. But, he knew that she wanted to give Prince BlueBlood another chance after how he had acted at the Gala. So, instead, he asked,

   "So, you're giving BlueBlood another chance?" Rarity nodded,

   "Yes. I have a princess complex, I'm sure." Spike smiled, feeling a little hurt. Rarity picked up on it and nuzzled him;

   "Spike, I told him this a few weeks ago. I also warned him that ONE gala-repeat and he would never get another chance again. He walks over girls all the time, but I'm not like them." Spike felt his pulse increase and he stood up,

   "No, Rarity, you're not! They all act the same way, thinking they have a chance. You're a one-of-a-kind woman. Hence the name Rarity." Rarity looked at him for a moment and hugged him,

   "You are so sweet!" Spike hugged her back,

   "Another thing, I don't care if he's Celestia's nephew or not! He upsets you, it's ME he deals with!" Rarity back away for a moment,

   "Uh, Spikey...there's smoke coming from your nose." Spike shook his head,

   "Sorry. I got a little defensive there." Rarity nodded and opened a window to air the place out.

   "I think it was sweet." She then leaned in and kissed Spike, only to hear the bell over the door tinkle.