Celestia's day? · 10:14pm Jun 20th, 2023
I had no idea the fandom praises Summer Solstice this way, but it seems like a good cause to spoil a bit of one of next chapters for QOTD. Maybe I will make something specifically for this day next time, if I stick around 😀
Happy holidays, I guess
It happened at night.
"A children's book? About me? How odd." Celestia lowered her powerful body, looking thoughtful.
Twilight's response was a bashful smile. They still didn't know each other very well.
"Can you please read it to me?" asked the Princess, craning her swan-like elongated neck.
Twilight cleared her throat, suddenly worrying about her little presentation. She looked down at the lines of text, hoping that she won't stutter in front of the Princess herself. "Here it is... Your part, if I may... 'No matter who you are, what you are, or where you come from... if you've got a good heart and a positive attitude, there's nothing you can't accomplish. I believe in the potential of all ponies to be the best versions of themselves... and as their figurehead, I have to set a good example. Even when life is at its most difficult and darkest, there is always a light in the... darkness...'" She looked at Celestia, curious. "Do you think so too?"
Celestia laughed, enjoying it thoroughly. "Oh, did they stalk me for lines, perchance? How precious, and very life like! Well, when there is darkness, there is always light, it is... One is incapable to exist without the other, and light is everything that dark is not." Celestia winked at Twilight, "I can tell you one secret. Do you want me to?"
With eyes full of wonder, the filly nodded, her ears stood up attentively.
Celestia became a little more serious. With a sigh, she raised her muzzle to the window nearby. Almost imperceptively, she took on her usual royal visage. "Often even I feel tired, scared, and alone, and in these times, I always take a moment to look up at the sky. Did you ever noticed how when there is darkness around you, the stars up there shine brighter than ever? Same with us, equines. In times of trouble, our light can shine ever brighter, ever more noticeable. Those with good, nurtured hearts, during such times, I believe, can even inspire fire in others who struggle. They can let them carry the same warming light long after they are gone from their lives, and pass this sparkle of hope down to similar stragglers, who try to find their own way as well."
"Oh..." Twilight pondered a bit, "So when there are difficulties, it can be a good thing?"
"I do not believe it is that simple. Everything needs to be measured and contrasted." Celestia's eyes traced to the Moon, if only for a moment, "Remember this: if you do not let your inner light wane, If you find strength in yourself as well as in others, if you let your light draw them to you, and if you find courage to be drawn to the light of another... Then, it is possible, to not only find light in such times, but be as one as well. As a light, that cannot be quenched, whatever the odds. Remind yourself often, that anything is possible in Equestria."
"Anything?" Twilight whispered.
"Anything..."
As they looked at the night sky, they remained silent for a bit. Each one thought of something of their own.
Eventually, Celestia spoke softly, nudging Twilight with muzzle to stand. "It's past your bedtime, you know. It is already past midnight."
"Oh." Filly's ears drooped. "I-I've made you stay with me. I am sorry. I know you usually go to sleep earlier than this. You have an important schedule."
"I can always make an exception for you."
Celestia helped Twilight get tucked in. It was a busy day ahead.
"Good night, my Little Light."
From the doorframe, shadowed by the light around her, Celestia looked back at the little sleepy filly. She met eyes with hers', and traced with lips three unspoken words. To confess, the Princess of the Sun and ruler of all ponies would've been too shy to speak them out loud. Plain and simple.
Awww.
I saw this prior to you expanding it. Perhaps, I underestimate you. You're a very difficult person to gauge.
This was magnificent by the way... even if I may not agree with it while heartedly.
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Thank you!
Main denouement of the whole story is still up ahead, I hope it will be clear when we hit emotional peak. After all it's all like, Act I out of VI, and I didn't even introduced the whole cast of characters yet...
Oh, I'm just giddy when I'm thinking about it, not gonna lie. Writing is fun.
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Seeing such enthusiasm is quite inspiring. I love getting that feeling.