//------------------------------// // One hour later // Story: The Day Princess Luna Challenged Celestia to an Arm Wrestling Contest // by Twilicorn //------------------------------// "Well folks, Princess Luna and Princess Celestia are still hard at it, but if you need a bathroom break, now's the time to do it. They've been like this for an hour now, and we all know this can last much longer. Place your bets with the pink pony to my right, concessions are with the orange mare to my left." Shining Armor's announcer voice was quite impressive, and a fair group of mares had gathered around him as he commentated. "Wait, wait! It looks like we have Princess Luna pulling ahead, aaaand... no, we're back to Fifty-Fifty. Speaking of which, the bet-holding pink pony also is selling some fifty-fifty tickets if luck's your thing!" Princess Celestia grunted once again, her teeth bared. "Sister, be glad this will be settled before you must raise the moon," she jeered, and the crowd oohed together. "Yes, fair sister, be glad you'll be able to raise the sun no problem in the morning," replied Luna, and crowd oohed again. The crowd was split in two groups, each standing on the respective Princess' side of the table, raising random foam hooves or banners. "It looks like we have some competition up in here! Remember folks, those fifty-fifty profits go to the Stallions' Rights Society-A great cause folks!" Both the Princesses rolled their eyes at their "announcer", but he was the best in Equestria, so they put up with it. The veins in each Princess' arms were popping out, and sweat rolled down the faces, wiped away magically on Luna with a handkerchief, while Princess Celestia wore sweatbands on her wrists and foreheads. "Remember folks, you'll be here a long time, so concessions are a great investment! The profits go to replace this orange mare's granny's hip!" At that, several ponies disbanded from their segregated crowds to purchase concessions as Applejack mouthed a 'Thanks' to Shining Armor. He didn't see, however, for Celestia was once again pulling ahead. "Well look at that folks! This might end sooner than we think! Luna's arm is grazing the table and... nope, we're back to even-steven. If this lasts six hours folks, the Princesses have agreed to auction off their most prized possessions!" "WHAT!" Yelled both Princesses, glaring at Shining Armor. "Just some reinforcement," chuckled Shining Armor as he magically lifted Princess Celestia's pillow. "Look at this folks! The pillow Princess Celestia sleeps on herself! After six hours, these are up for grabs!" Both Princesses glared angrily at him, and if looks could kill, he'd be beyond dead. However, they can't, and the Princesses resumed fighting, now having a common goal-to end this fast.