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// Chapter 2 
// Story: A Royal Christmas Parade 
// by Creativa-Artly01 
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It's finally the day before the parade. Celestia and Luna are thrilled. "I can't wait!" squeals Luna. "The parade is tomorrow!" 

"And I'm excited too, dear sister," responds Celestia with a smile. 

"Can I ask you one thing?" says Luna. 

"Sure, what is it?" responds Celestia. 

"Can I do an array of shooting stars for the parade tomorrow?" 

"Sure." 

"Thank you," responds Luna with a smile. "That means so much to me." 

The two then go inside and enjoy tea and pancakes together. As the two sip their tea and eat their pancakes, they sit silently until they are greeted by Celestia's phoenix Philomena. "Hey Philomena," says Celestia with a smile. "Are you ready for the parade tomorrow?" The bird lets out a coo before nuzzling Celestia's neck. 

"Yeah, there is a pet section in the parade this year, isn't there?" says Luna. "I forgot about that. Whose pets are going to be in it?" 

"Each of the pets of the Mane Six, the mayor's two dogs, and then my beautiful Philomena," responds Celestia. 

"That's great giving the animals a chance to shine," responds Luna. "I wish I had a pet for the parade." 

"Well, we can go get you a pet," responds Celestia. 

"Okay! Can we please?" responds Luna giddily. 

"Sure," responds Celestia. The two then clean up from lunch and head off to the pet store. Once there, Luna falls head over hooves for a black kitten. 

"I want that one," says Luna pointing at the black kitten.

"Okay," responds the pet store owner as he hands the kitten to the princess. Celestia then pays the stallion for the cat. The two then fly out, Luna cuddling her new kitten all the way back to the castle. A few minutes later, they arrive back at the castle where Luna finally puts the collar with the name on the kitten. 

"My little Lucius," sighs Luna. "You're my precious little boy. You're gonna be in the parade tomorrow, ya know that? Ya know that?" She then pets him under the chin causing him to purr. Celestia smiles. She's glad her sister finally has a pet to call her own. She then flies off to finish up some details on the parade while Luna plays with her kitten. Everything is perfect. Tomorrow will be even moreso.