Twilight's Birthday

by Gallifrey

Epilogue: Splendid Summer Skies

Twilight's Birthday

by Gallifrey

Chapter Seven
Splendid Summer Skies

Six months later...

It was a balmy summer's day, and Twilight Sparkle was walking through a small, emerald green valley. The Sun shone through the canopy, dappling the ground in patches of light and shade. The lavender mare trotted down to a sparkling stream at the bottom and lay down in a patch of lush, thick grass that grew beside it. She inhaled deeply as she relaxed in her comfy spot, breathing in the wonderful scents of the forest, the lavender, the water, the grass, and countless others, all blending on the breeze.

What's taking her so long?

"Luna?!" she called, "Where are you?"

"We are coming!" called the alicorn from somewhere to Twilight's right.

There was a rustling noise, and Luna stumbled into view, shaking off brambles that were clinging to her hind legs.

"Let me get that for you," said Twilight kindly, horn illuminating as she picked off the prickles with her magic.

"Thank you, my dear," said Luna, joining her on the grass, resting her head on Twilight's back.

"Any time, honey."

"Have you got the picnic?"

"Huh? I thought you had it?"

"No no no, I gave it to you!" said Luna.

"Did we leave it behind when we had that stop?"

"We must have done... I'm sorry Twilight, I've spoiled the afternoon haven't I?"

"Oh no, it's not your fault! It was my picnic, I should've kept an eye on it."

"I'm the one who offered to carry it."

"Oh, hush," said Twilight, silencing her with a swift kiss.

"But what are we to eat?"

"Well," said Twilight, looking around. She spotted the lavender. "There is this?"

"Lavender?" asked Luna doubtfully.

"You got a problem with lavender?" said Twilight playfully, waving a purple hoof in front of her face. "Try it with grass, it's better than you'd think."

Luna looked dubious, but decided to give Twilight's opinion a chance. Twilight gave her a sprig of lavender, and the alicorn pulled up some of the long grass.

"Mmmm, much tastier than I expected."

"I'm glad you approve!" said Twilight happily.

"What about drinks?"

"Well, I dunno," said Twilight, making a point to stare intently at the stream.

"From that?"

"Yeah, why not? We may as well make this a properly wild lunch."

"Is it... clean?"

"I should hope so, we're in the hills, it's still a small stream, I've drunk from brooks like this before when camping with the girls, it's rather tasty."

"Well, you were right about the food..."

Luna joined Twilight at the water's edge, and drank from the stream, the cool water satiating her thirst.

"Perhaps I ought to try this 'wild' food and drink more often, it's delicious!"

Except for the mishap concerning the picnic, the mares' day out had gone smoothly. Twilight snoozed lightly in the sunlight, using Luna as a pillow. The alicorn merely rested her eyes, occasionally watching Twilight enjoy her slumber. It was a simple affair, and both ponies enjoyed it immensely.
Shadows slowly shifted across the ground as the day wore on, and eventually they were bathed in pink and orange light as the Sun set. Luna leaned over to her little purple unicorn and nuzzled her gently.

"Twilight dear, it's time to get up."

"Mrrrh?" said a sleepy Twilight.

"The day has ended."

"Goodness! I must've been asleep for a while."

"Get on my back: you look too tired to walk all the way back to Ponyville."

"I'll be fine, I-"

"I want you to, Twilight, I want to show you something."

With curiosity, Twilight complied, jumping up onto Luna's back: resting her hind legs just in front of her wings, and hugging her neck with her forelegs. Luna's wings flapped powerfully as she took off, Twilight could feel the regular rhythm of her flight muscles underneath her.
They burst through the canopy, leaves swiping Twilight's face, and she buried her head in Luna's mane, getting a noseful of the sweet scent of the Princess.

You know, I might just stay here, mmmm.

She closed her eyes, the hypnotic cadence of her wings lulling her close to sleep again.

I need to lay off the books if they're making me this tired...

"Twilight? We're here."

Luna sat down and Twilight slid slowly off onto something soft and fluffy. It was a cloud. Twilight yelped.

"Don't worry!" said Luna, "I took the courtesy of performing a cloud walking spell on you, I prefer my marefriends to be in the realm of the living, after all."

They were high in the heavens above Ponyville, the light was failing, and the lights both below and above began to flicker into life, from the lights of homes to the stars of the skies.

"This is beautiful," said Twilight with hushed tones.

"This is just a warm-up. Sit back Twilight, and enjoy the show."

With a slightly smug smile, Luna drew a hoof over Twilight as her midnight blue horn glowed softly. Rivers of green and blue light materialised from the aether, twisting into ribbons above all of Equestria. The aurorae shimmered in the darkening sky.
Twilight looked up, open mouthed- she had never seen the aurorae before in her life. The alicorn's horn blazed white and she shut her eyes tight.

"Hnnngh!"

Twilight watched as the Moon rose above the horizon, a full, giant disc of silver, pocked with countless craters, and magnified greatly by the atmosphere. Luna looked sadly at the celestial orb, then to Twilight, the Moon reflected twice in her eyes.

"Luna..."

"Do you like it?"

Twilight looked around, at the seas of stars, the Moon and the aurorae. All of it had been crafted for her. Silver tears of happiness sparkled in her eyes. She lifted her head up and kissed Luna deeply, her lips alive with heated passion. She tried to pour all her feelings into that embrace, and she succeeded.

"I'll take that as a yes?" said Luna gently.

Twilight locked eyes with her, and uttered for the first time:

"I love you."

Now it was Luna's turn for glittering eyes.

"Oh Twilight, I love you too."

"Forever?"

"Forever."

And from that small, cosy cloud, they enjoyed the simple act of talking to one another, about everything and nothing, often at the same time, under the majesty of Luna's night.

The End

Comments

[Gallifrey]

Well, I put my all into this story, now I can just hope that it satisfies your expectations. If I could thank each and every one of you with a big hug, I honestly would, your support for this little quirky story of mine was completely unexpected and every positive comment made my heart melt. I can only hope I managed to perhaps make yours melt too.
You are all amazing.
Until next time, thanks again!
Loves and huggles,
Aaron X

[UFB]

this was great. can't wait to see where you go now!

[Cloud Nine]

Eeeh, why does it have to be over? Thanks for writing.

[Gallifrey]

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You made my heart all warm and fuzzy.
Thank you.

[asdfabaeradjargasdfasd]

It's D'awwwdorable.

[Something Eight]

I think that I puked a rainbow from the amount of DAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWW this chapter had.

[Tomi]

A nice heartwarming story with a lot off D'aawwwwww's

Sad to see it so short.

Hope to see your next work soon.

[sum41stoner]

*slowly claps* dat ending

[MuzaWaza]

Nice story. To bad it is over.

Now you have to make another TwiLuna story in order to satisfy all of your fans
TwiLestia

[chasethebrony]

I Daww'd at the end. Good job on the story! I really enjoyed it

[Dancing Dead]

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[user12345678]

that feeling when you read this and get a warm fuzzy feeling right above your stomach

[Biochi]

Awesome little romance. Loved it.

[DJ Leftwing]

Loved the story, even if the only reason that I read it to begin with was that your username was Gallifrey.

[HunterForce]

Well done. Well done indeed!

[Dawnforge]

This is going up there as one of my favorite TwiLuna stories. I loved the ending, and I love your writting! Can't wait to see more, whtever you do, I'm sure it'll be as amazing as this!

[Toxic Spill]

[Mr Clumpy]

^^ <3

[Gallifrey]

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Sorry! It's literally the only clubby sort of song I do like, XD and coincidentally there was a ponified version haha

[Dancing Dead]

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Fuck your Appledash shit.

[kiwiman40]

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I was looking for this comment

...anyways
AWESOME ending by the way. Epic epilogue is epic.

[Dancing Dead]

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Because I hate Appledash with a murderous passion.

[journcy]

D'aww.
Loved this story!
Quite good. I now see why TwiLuna is a good thing!
Onwards, my good sir, to fame and good fortune!
That is all.
Journcy Out.

[kiwiman40]

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I don't think I hate it, but its way over done, so
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SO MUCH IRONY

[Dancing Dead]

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I kid, I kid.
But really, that ship makes me want to do things.
Things that if I told you, I'd be locked up (no joke)

[kiwiman40]

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[Dancing Dead]

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The death rattle shakes, kiwiman... y'hear it?

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[TheLastBrunnenG]

You have as many thumbs up as FF will let me give. Bravo!

[kiwiman40]

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ALWAYS
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[Dancing Dead]

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(I'd totally shit a brick if this happened to me)

[Blue_Paladin42]

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[khatre]

Many Hugs!
Manly Tears!
Huggles!

[FuryoftheStorm]

1158974 Is it wrong that I wouldn't think twice before saying yes?

[kiwiman40]

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Its wrong if you would

[MiniBry]

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That is all

[sycotic]

i speculate due to the lack of any sort of romantic anything in my life i love all well written ship fics. even the one with twilight and the end-table yes this includes APPLEDASH derpyhoovesnews.com/albums/albums/userpics/10001/normal_applejack_john_joseco_rainbow_dash.jpg
DEAL WITH IT

anyway loved the story pls do another soon

[Lloxie]

Cute TwiLuna story. Not the greatest, definitely has a few minor issues, but overall quite enjoyable. Thanks for writing it. ^w^

[oblivion2k]

Fantastic story. Luna's "Now I'll show you magic" line was PERFECT. That whole chapter was pretty incredible actually, and the epilogue wasn't bad either. Great work!

[Gallifrey]

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I'm sorry on the lack of romantic experience, still, you fare better than myself, about 80% of mine has been bad luck, being lead on, misguided romantic tension, stupid drunken mistakes and general pain.
Anyway! I don't bother with any of that anymore, wasn't worth it.
Thanks for reading! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Clues for next one: Twilight x Rainbow, stallion style!

[Fierce Feline]

That was great. You did an awesome job on this story.

[S73]

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I second this.

[fattony2]

1158312 I'll drink to that.

[Dancing Dead]

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Get away from me.

[Dancing Dead]

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[Flutterdash96]

Everyone hates Appledash. I(obviously) love Flutterdash/Rainbowshy way more, but I respect all opinions!All Opinions

[Jay Cruiz]

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I dont know why! Appledash is a great couple!

[Flutterdash96]

It might be that the characters are too similair in too many aspects, Whereas as the the more fictional approach of opposites can be more interesting for some readers!

[lunarstallion]

Wait for it....Wait for it....The cloud walking spell will wear off any minute now....

[RainbowThunder99]

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It doesn't really matter to me, if it's a good fic, I'll read it.

x Mah fav too! brohoof

[Flutterdash96]

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