One Stormy Afternoon

3
"Noble Cause"

Celestia towered above her sister in the dark mare's chamber. The look on her face was the look of pure rage, she illuminated the entire room. Her meek sister bowed before her respectfully, aware she had been caught doing something wrong and was completely guilty of it.

"Luna, I am very disappointed in you!" Thundered Celestia. "We had an agreement that we would never directly interfere in the lives and interpersonal relationships of our subjects, no matter what the cost!"

"But Celestia," cried Luna. "This could have crippled the Elements of Harmony if I didn't do something!"

"Bridging the gap between three dreams is much more than merely doing 'something' Luna... that could have been disastrous. You and I would have to explain to Twilight and her friends why Apple Jack ended up in Pinkie Pie's body."

Luna did not look up:

"My heart was in the right place, sister..."

"Be that as it may, it is not our place to tell our subjects how they live their lives... or scare them on to the right path. If the relationship of the ponies holding the Elements were to be irreparably damaged and each turned sour, we would just have to find new ponies to replace them. Have you not forgotten that I once watched The Element of Generosity plummet and did nothing due to our agreement? Do you think that was easy for me?"

Luna, with tears falling from her eyes, nodded.

"I'm sorry."

Celestia put a foreleg on her sister's back.

"It's alright. If asked I will just have to tell them it was a premonition and nothing more. Past that they acted of their own free will."

Again, Luna nodded as her larger and older sister brought her in for a hug.

"In a while, Luna, it will be your turn to bring out the moon. You do a good job and have grown immensely since you first started. For now, let the subjects enjoy the end of this idyllic, once stormy afternoon."