Burst woke up the next day feeling uneasy. In truth, he'd hoped today wouldn't come. But on the other hand, there was no use denying the facts. Celestia. Moon. Today either one of them might walk away hurt because of HIS decision. 'I guess there's no use delaying things any longer.' Burst got dressed, brushed his teeth, and headed down for breakfast. Nightmare soon joined him with a confused look on her face.
"Burst? Why did you get up earlier?"
"Moon....", Burst sighed. "I have to talk to you and Celestia today. And it's something that can't wait. I think you know what that thing is." Moon's face saddened at hearing this, and put a hand on Burst's shoulder.
"Burst...I promise to be happy. If not with you, then at least for you."
"Let's not lie to ourselves Moon. Someone's walking away hurt today." Burst and Nightmare finished their breakfasts and flew to school on Blue-Eyes. "This is it." Burst and Nightmare headed into Celestia's office, and knocked on the door. Celestia answered.
"I've been expecting you two. Please, come in." Burst and Nightmare sat across from Celestia. Burst took a deep breath.
"As you both know, I've spent a good amount of time with both of you. And I know that both of you have feelings for me. That's what makes this hurt so much. I've gotten to know both of you so well. Celestia, you're a kind and wonderful woman. I'll always remember out first date fondly. I could never forget that lovely smile you have." Burst then looked to Nightmare. "Moon. You've been alone for so long. I was your first friend, and I introduced you to everyone. Heh. I changed the mind of one of Equestria's worst." Burst then sighed. "It's so tough because both of you want my love. In truth, this decision was almost impossible. But then I thought of something that helped me finally decide. Who NEEDS me? That's the question I asked myself over and over. Now the answer's clear..." Burst turned to Nightmare and smiled. "You were there when I was down the most, and helped me stand again. You were alone for so long, and I was the first one to truly know you. Moon, I'd be yours if you'd be mine." Nightmare's heart fluttered.
"Burst....are you sure?"
Burst leaned in and kissed Nightmare. All doubts melted away as Burst pulled out of the kiss. "Would I have done that otherwise?"
"He's right.", Celestia chimed in with a small smile. "You were alone for a thousand years. The time I've been single pales in comparison. You two better get going." Burst and Nightmare nodded as they headed off for class. As they exited, Burst found all of his friends waiting for him.
"So...who's got your heart?", Inferno asked. Burst and Nightmare smiled as they kissed each other.
"Does that answer your question?", Burst said with a smile as he and Nightmare headed off to class together.