Starlight Glimmer could feel excitement coursing through her as she galloped elatedly to Trixie Lulamoon's wagon. It was finally thanksgiving, and she simply could not wait to say her thanks to her bestest friend ever. For moons, she had been saving up bits to bring her and Trixie out to Manehatten for a hotel that had a really amazing restaurant in it. It costed a lot, but Starlight had been determined to save up for it. She'd done everything she could, and over those few moons, she'd saved up five hundred twenty seven bits. The hotel costed three hundred, for two grown ponies, so she was positive this would be the best trip ever.
Her whole body quivering, Starlight knocked loudly on Trixie's door. Her heart fluttered in her chest, a trapped butterfly that just wanted to explode. Literally, energy was vibrating throughout Starlight's body, and sweat was building on her forehead.
Finally, the door to Trixie's wagon was swung open, and behind that door was a drowsy blue Unicorn with dark blue bags hanging under her purple eyes. There was a grumpy, irritated look plastered to her face and she wore a blue hat with golden and blue stars, that drooped like a sleepy kitten from her head. She stared at Starlight, a why-the-buck-did-you-wake-me-up look portrayed as she raised an eyebrow.
Starlight smiled so widely that she looked like a filly who'd just been given all the gifts in the world. "Pack your bags!" She said loudly, excitement overtaking her voice. "We're going to Manehatten!"
"Manehatten?! Starlight, are you out of your mind?!" Trixie gasped, her drowsiness suddenly forgotten.
"I've been saving up for moons!" Starlight said, lowring her head and splaying out her forelegs. "This is my thanks to you!"
Trixie gasped again, taken aback. She then stuttered out, "wait, you did all this. . .for me?" The "me" in her sentence was when her voice rose up an octave.
"Of course." Starlight stood up straight, her gaze traveling to her hooves briefly. When she looked back up, she said, "I'd do anything for you."
Trixie stuttered something out, something that wasn't words but instead weird sounds. "I-I would do the same exact thing for you, S-Starlight Glimmer. . ." The blue-furred Unicorn pulled her friend into a huge hug, squeezing her tightly as hot tears threatened to slip from her shining violet eyes.
"I love you." Starlight murmured, her voice a mere breath of fond emotion. Trixie was just so cute and amazing.
About twenty minutes had passed before both Starlight and Trixie set off for Manehatten. Of course, they took the train, sitting side by side and chattering for the whole ride, fur skimming from how close they were. Trixie had ordered some peanut butter crackers to hold her up, but Starlight didn't buy any snacks, fearful of spending too much bits and or filling herself up before the brunch. And dinner.
Mid-conversation, the train came to a halt, and they got off, enthusiasm loudening their voices and shining in their eyes.
"Trixie can't believe what a good friend you are!" Trixie purred as they started walking. "I couldn't ask for anypony-or thing-else."
Starlight blushed. "Aw, thanks, Trix." She said, not taking her eyes from the sidewalk.
For most of the walk, they shared a peaceful silence, taking in the scenery of tall buildings, flashing build-boards and taxis whisking by. They even passed by Rarity's Manehatten boutique, where, unfortunately, Rarity was not. However, they did pass by the Tasty Treat, yet sadly they were not familiar with who worked there. Only Rarity and Pinkie Pie were, and they had never even heard of this restaurant, though it did smell way better than almost all of the other restaurants on that block!
Trixie made a weird puking, blech sound. "Are we there yeeetttt??" She whined, starting to feel weariness drag at her hooves.
"Well, are we best friends?" Starlight asked cheerfully.
"Yes?" Trixie was bewildered.
"There's your answer." Starlight stopped abruptly at a tall, black building with windows all over it. Even from the outside, it looked very high-class and fancy, and Trixie gaped in shock.
"It's even better than I thought!" The surprised mare whinnied, flanking Starlight as she trod inside.
A tall, gray-blue stallion with large, strong wings and a black tuxedo welcomed them in. He had orange-yellow eyes that reminded Starlight of Applebloom's, and his hair was a dark, shiny blue that was slicked back over his head. He had a long, curly, shiny tail that both Trixie and Starlight yearned to feel.
"Welcome to the Manehatten Reserves. You must be Trixie and Starlight Glimmer?" When both Unicorns nodded, he nodded himself before continuing. "I will take you to your rooms."
"Wow, how does he remember our names? How does he even know us?" Trixie whispered fiercely into her friend's ear.
"I went here the other day and payed off the three hundred bits. And so, I only have about two hundred twenty seven bits left." Came the somewhat-whispered reply.
"Mmm, you're gooood. . ." Trixie nodded slowly, lifting up her head and examining the place. It smelled so clean, so much unlike her wagon. It actually smelled a little like Princess Twilight's castle. Every now and again you would see a really small coffee table beside a door with a healthy, green plant that looked kinda like pineapple in a white and black vase. At the end of each hall there was a sofa and a window, where you could look out and see all the seas of ponies and buildings crammed up against each other.
Finally, at room 223, the greeting pony stopped. "This is your key." He said, in a rather blank tone, before giving Starlight the key. The mare blinked affectionately at him, before unlocking the door and stepping inside.
Trixie followed, her pupils enlarging and jaws parting into an "aaaaaahhhh." It was such a pretty room, as there was a small living room like area when you first walked in, but then a door that led to a bedroom with two beds and a coffee table in between them. There were large windows and warm sunlight filtering through them. There was nice, cool Air Conditioning that, after their long walk, either Trixie and Starlight were very grateful for.
"So, Trixie. . ." Starlight's voice broke the quietness.
"Yes, Starlight?" Trixie felt anxiety worm it's way to her brain, making her quite nervous as to what Starlight would say.
"There's actually something I've been wanting to tell you, for quite a while now. . .Ever since we first met, I've just felt very connected to you. I mean, look at how similar we are!"-Starlight laughed a little-"We've been through everything together-literally, we even saved Equestria. You've been grumpy sometimes, but overall you've been incredibly kind to me and. . .Honestly, with out you and your "work-in-title" show last year, I don't know where I'd be." Gingerly, Starlight placed a hoof over Trixie's heart, her eyes glistening with love. "I've never, ever loved a pony more than I love, present tense, you. Not even Sunburst."-Trixie emitted a gasp-"I'm so thankful for everything you've done for me. . .And so I was wondering if you'd like to-"
Trixie squealed "yes!!" very loudly before pelting herself at Starlight and kissing her hard on the lips. She then drew back, wiping off the spit dribbling from her mouth, and said; "Starlight Glimmer, I love you so much more than you could possibly amagine. . .You've helped me through, like, everything and. . .And. . .I just wanna say, thank you!" Trixie nuzzled into Starlight's ruff, cuddling against her marefriend as tears streamed from her eyes.
"I was so scared that you wouldn't like me back. . ." Both Starlight and Trixie whispered at the same time.