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// Prologue 
// Story: Elements of Heroism Interlude: First Dates 
// by Bahamut0 
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After the events of the Grand Galloping Gala...

"I won't lie. That was probably the best night of my life.", Inferno said with a content sigh. "What about you guys?"

"We messed up the nobles' party and made the place go nuts.", Steel said with a smile. "My life's complete." Steel then thought of Rainbow Dash and the time he'd spent with her. "In more ways than one since Dash was involved. What about you Ty?"

Tyrannus was snapped out of his own fond memories of that night. "I had a pretty good time. Especially since I got to make Fluttershy smile." Tyrannus then blushed. "She's so cute when she's happy..."

"Well since we're on the subject, Rarity wants to make things official between us!", Inferno said with a cheerful smile. "In fact, I've already got our first date planned out!" The guys cheered for Inferno, who then looked to Burst. "So Burst, looks like you've captured the heart of our fair Princess Celestia."

Burst smiled. "The best part of that being she returned my feelings for her. To think...this all started with a promise I made as a little kid." Burst fondly remembered the night he'd first seen Celestia, and hadn't even realized she was the princess he'd made a promise to. "I know she doesn't have a lot of free time with being the ruler of our kingdom, but she promised to message me when she's free. How many times I see her is irrelevant. What really matters is how good the time I spend with her is." Burst blushed a little at the prospect of even seeing Celestia again. "Well, it's definitely been a good night. See you guys around!" And with that, Burst and his fellow Elements of Heroism went to sleep. Waiting for whatever life would send their way the next morning.

Canterlot Castle, Celestia's Room

Princess Celestia had finished preparing for bed. A blissful smile still present upon her face as she crawled into bed. Luna had come in to tell her sister good night when she noticed how happy she looked. "Sister? What's making you smile so much?"

Celestia giggled. "Believe it or not Luna, I've met someone who's captured my heart."

Luna gasped in excitement! "Really? Who?"

"It's Burst. The one who helped return you home, and to me.", Celestia said with a loving smile. "I know I've had many suitors over the years. But all the gifts they came with? None of them compares to what Burst's done for me in such a short time." Luna beamed at her sister's happiness. "It won't be easy to spend time with him, but nothing worth keeping is ever easy."

"Well, I hope you two can make it work.", Luna said with a supportive smile. "Good night Tia."

"Good night Lulu." As Celestia fell asleep, a new element was present in her dreams. Like most nights, her dreams took place in the castle and on her usual tea area. The view of a waterfall, and some flowers she had planted were around her. However, the new element soon revealed itself.

"Sorry to keep you waiting sunshine." Celestia looked up to find Burst standing in front of her and smiling. "You sure made today lovely." Burst pulled up a seat, and noticed the expression on Celestia's face. "Celestia? What's wrong? Are you not happy to see me?"

Celestia blinked, and soon smiled. "No. It's that I'm incredibly happy to see you.", she said with a loving tone.Burst smiled as he got out of his chair and wrapped his arms around her while kissing her neck. 

"That's good.", Burst said with a smile as he broke off his kissing. "I'm glad I can make you happy. Someone like you deserves it." Celestia blushed as she gripped onto Burst's arms tightly before craning her neck to reach Burst's face. Burst smiled, and leaned in so he and Celestia could share a kiss. The two continued kissing as Celestia caressed Burst's cheek with her free hand. The two soon broke their kiss and shared a look of happiness and bliss between themselves. "There's the smile I love." Celestia smiled as she rose out of her chair and hugged Burst tightly. "I love you Celestia."

Celestia smiled lovingly as she tightened her embrace. "I love you too...my dragon knight." Celestia continued to hold Burst tight until her dreams were ended by her royal duty to raise the sun. Celestia frowned as she woke up, but a smile soon graced her face when the sun was fully raised. She then checked with her assistant if she had any free time this week. There was one slot later on in the week. "That will be all thank you." Celestia hummed the song she and Burst had danced to as she wrote a letter to Burst Stream. She then sent the letter to Burst via her magic as her hand glowed with a golden aura. She soon got a reply, and smiled. "I can't wait to see you either..."