//------------------------------// // To Build a Fort // Story: Little Moon Princess // by Professor_Rising_Dawn //------------------------------// The ride back to the Castle was uncomfortable. Luna felt her mess clinging to her flanks beginning to itch, and she thought maybe she should just ask to change. Just this one time of course. When she looked at her sister though, she was reminded of why that was not an option. Celestia was looking at her tenderly, a bit of playfulness also in her gaze, "I see you and Slate seemed to get along." she said stifling a giggle. Luna's cheeks reddened and she averted her gaze. She was thoroughly humiliated and if they weren't within earshot of the guards outside the carriage she'd have given her sister an earful a long time ago. "I'm surprised at you Lulu," She went on, smiling happily, "you did such a good job performing back there that I was even beginning to wonder if you were starting to enjoy yourself." Luna faced her sister quickly, her anger finally boiling over and she roared, "I was most certainly not!" when the red curtain of rage faded from her mind, Luna saw her sister's hurt expression, and wished she'd just stayed quiet. Averting her eyes once again to the world of ponies outside she thought to herself about the day’s meeting. She had hated it! She wasn't a filly and she shouldn’t have been treated like one! Although, Luna had to admit it was kind of nice to be able to relax, and maybe playing wasn't as boring as she had thought, and- NO! Luna thought to herself pushing her thoughts back. None of this was fun! she wasn't going to enjoy it. Her gaze hardened out the window, as they made their way back home. When the carriage finally halted, Luna had calmed down significantly, and rather than fuming she was now counting how many ponies of each color she could see on the street. When she stood the once itchy feeling on her flanks was beginning to be a light burning and she wished that she could ignore the tug of her pride and just ask her sister for the much-needed change. She refused to ask or even look at her sister when the doors were opened by their guards, as her own stubbornness was still winning over the pain on her flanks. As soon as Luna crossed the threshold of the castle entrance, she felt something prod her bottom sending a wave of pain down her spine, making her flinch. Before she could twist around and complain, she was teleported to her room, and Celestia who stood behind her lifted her up into the air then laid her down in what Luna was beginning to recognize as the changing position. When she opened her mouth to question her sister with indignation especially with her flanks burning like they were, Celestia shoved in the pacifier that was hanging about her neck and kept it there securely with magic. "Hrmng!" Luna mumbled behind the plastic. "Just stay quiet while I talk to you," Celestia said curtly, “ when Luna finally made eye contact she could see how hurt her sister had felt from the look in her eyes. She stayed quiet, but her own gaze had not softened. "I'm changing the rules, Luna." Luna's heart sank and she feared the worst. Was her sister so mad at her outburst that she wouldn't let her leave? Would she make her stay silent and trapped in her room for eternity? "You've been hurting yourself by refusing to tell me when you need a change," Celestia explained with a quiet almost resigned tone. "So instead I'm going to have to check you, or ask if you're dirty, and if you're not honest with me I'm going to spank you. Am I clear?" Celestia asked as she began to remove the thoroughly used diaper attached to Luna's waist. Luna felt relief wash over her. She wasn't going to be banished or trapped, and although she knew it would be slightly more humiliating, it would mean she wouldn't have to admit defeat or lose more pride. Luna nodded to her sister and felt a little ashamed at worrying her. Though she wasn't going to let her see that. Luna did admit she was hurting herself, and she imagined that it couldn't be making things any easier. Just as Luna finished her thought, a new one hit her like a brick and her heart sank heavy with guilt. Celestia wasn't trying to make her miserable, at least not completely. She was really trying to make a change, to try and love her. This realization only caused her to avert her eyes. Luna felt both terrible for her actions but also indignant, she knew Celestia was trying to love her, and she loved her sister in return, but she also hated everything about what was happening. Though, she wondered if maybe that was true. Was she hating everything? Of course! The diapers and the outfits were terrible, and she felt humiliated constantly! However when Luna thought harder about it, the coloring wasn't so bad, and she did enjoy it when Celestia was hugging her. Even when Slate was cuddling her, sure she was embarrassed but it wasn't so bad, right? Celestia never hugged or cuddled her before she was banished and Luna remembered a time, far back, when she looked at other fillies with jealousy when their sisters hugged them, and she wondered if maybe just maybe she could begin to appreciate what was happening, if just a small bit for the sake of her sister. When Celestia finished the changing process, Luna was still feeling conflicted, her gaze and mind focused elsewhere. She snapped back to the situation at hand when the pacifier was taken from her mouth and she was lifted back to standing. The sisters looked at one another for a few seconds, silence building the tension between them. Celestia was the first to break it. "You did a good job today Lulu, and our agreement still stands. What would you like to do tonight?" she asked, glancing at a clock not too far away from them. Luna's eyes widened as she too remembered their arrangement from this morning. It wasn't very late, only about 4:30 that evening, and she began to think of something she believed Celestia might be willing to do with her that wasn't totally foal-like. "How about some movies?" Luna tried. "Not filly ones either, something good," she said quickly. Celestia considered for a moment. "As long as its PG-13, I think it could be arranged" she finally conceded. "Is that all you'd like to do Lulu?" she asked planning the timeline of their evening. Luna shook her head. "No just movies." she responded and her eyes brightened, "Oh! We also need snacks!" she declared her mood improving as she pushed the complicated thoughts to the back of her mind to deal with at a different time. Celestia called outside the room and an older looking guard arrived, her eyes were softer but held an unknown darkness that hadn't been ther before they left the cafe. "Please take little Lulu here to the film library and let her choose some movies for tonight's marathon. Three or four should be adequate." She instructed, and he nodded. "When the two of you are done, please meet me in the lounge." Celestia directed. With that, she disappeared, and Luna was led out of the room carefully by her guard. Celestia appeared in the lounge and, with Luna now occupied, broke down on the couch, her anguish from the previous hour finally sputtering to the surface. Her quiet sobs made her body shutter and it was a minute or two before she could regain her composure. Luna hated her she was sure of it, she hated her and there was nothing that she could do about it. Celestia thought back to the nightmare last night. Luna pushed her away, she thought she was going to hurt her. Luna couldn't stand her and though she wanted so desperately to help her sister become a better pony. In this self-concerned batch of self-loathing Celestia was convinced nothing she could do would make Luna love her after everything that passed between them and she knew that the only pony to blame was herself. A knock at the door made her frantically regain her composure. When she thought that she was as prepared as she was going to get, she opened the door. To her relief, the pony behind it was only another guard and not her sister, and she let him in quickly. "Featherwing, what can I do for you?" she asked, a small sniffle escaping her eyes still quite red and puffy. "You requested my assistance upon your return." He said eyes solid and determined, although concern for the princess's wellbeing was not well hidden in his eyes. Celestia paused and remembered vaguely that she had in fact asked for his help, although for what she couldn't remember. She shrugged and blew her nose quickly which had begun to drip, "I see, well since you're here please help me get the room ready for a movie night. I need the following snacks and supplies..." she said as she turned her focus away from self-pity and back to the matter at hand. Luna groaned again. "You don't have to check every movie I suggest!" she said at her guard frustratedly who was examining the rating on her most recent proposal. "I have to make sure the movies are PG-13 miss or we may as well not pick them at all," he said ignoring Luna's whining. "You can't seriously believe that The Little Mer-mare is a rated R movie do you?" she said exasperatedly before throwing up a hoof. It was the same with every movie she picked. She'd choose, he'd grab it, and then spend ten minutes trying to find the rating. It was beginning to get annoying. "It doesn't matter what I think little one, I have a duty to perform." Luna groaned and flopped on her back in frustration, the poofy outfit and her diaper breaking her fall quite easily to her dissatisfaction. So far she'd chosen The Little Mer-mare, It's a Wonderful Life, and The Griffon King and was starting to debate whether or not she could live with just three movies when she thought of the perfect last movie, Ender's Game! she stood up and searched the collection to see if they had it, her diaper causing her to waddle and eliciting a small smile on the older guard's face. Luna seemed oblivious of this in her mission however and she gave a shout of success when she pulled it from the shelf and laid the final movie in front of her escort. When he nodded and continued to stare at the movie he was on she rolled her eyes and sat in impatience ready to get on with movie night. When Luna and her escort had finally decided on the movies that they were to watch, they made their way to the lounge. Luna sighed, relieved to be finally done waiting for her escort’s movie inspection, whose name she eventually found out was Silver Streak. Though Luna was still dressed up like a filly, she felt far less embarrassed about her situation. Maybe it was because Silver seemed to ignore it, or maybe she was just beginning to get used to her outfit, but she felt a bit less self-conscious. When they arrived at the lounge, Luna began to feel more excited. She really did want to watch some movies, she hadn’t for so long, and spending time with her sister would be fun, she hoped. The door opened before she had a chance to even knock as if some mare was watching them. Celestia stood in the doorway, and behind her, Luna could see a table full of her favorite snacks and treats. Luna’s eyes widened in excitement. She trotted inside, her sister closing the door behind them, and she could clearly see the rest of the room. The seating she had assumed would just be the lounge was actually transformed into a young child’s dream. The whole room was draped in blankets and cloth forming an intricate and beautiful fort, the door to which was small and towards the left of the snacks. Luna let out a small squeak of excitement and bounced on each of her feet before looking to Celestia for permission to go inside. Celestia smiles at her sister, her mood lifting at the happiness radiating from her sister, and though her mind was filled with negativity she pushed it back and chose to focus on the joy of what they were doing then. “Well, aren’t you going to go in?” She said with a small laugh. Luna didn’t need to be asked twice and she bolted inside, crawling along the blankets that formed the floor of the blanket fort. She had always loved forts, especially when they were very young because she was always appreciated when she made them, and it was something Celestia liked to do with her. Everything was soft and colorful inside, and surprisingly well coordinated. She might have forgotten about the movies entirely if she hadn’t glanced to the side and seen the giant projection set up, where the room seemed to open up. Celestia watched Luna disappear with the movies perched on her back and smiled, heading to the table to grab her own snacks. “Would you like me to bring you snacks Luna or are you going to come out and get them yourself?” She called as she fixed up her plate. Luna paused and lay down in a place that she deemed perfect. “You can do it.” She said, not wanting to lose her spot. Celestia rolled her eyes but began to get Luna a plate ready, yet instead of a cup, she fixed up Luna’s drink in a bottle. When everything was ready, she lifted the plates in her magic and crawled inside the fort, sitting near Luna, and placing the food next to her. Luna looked at it eagerly but, became confused when no drink seemed near. “Let me know when you’re thirsty and I’ll get you something," Celestia said keeping the bottle out of both sight and mind. Luna shrugged and began to dig in when she pushed the movies over to Celestia. “The Little Mer-mare first.” Celestia nodded and set up the player. When the movie began, she flicked off the lights with her magic, and felt Luna lay down beside her, Luna's body pressing next to her own. It reminded her of when they were much younger and Luna would stay in their forts all day, only coming out when she had to for food or attention. The first movie went off without a hitch and they snuggled next to one another enjoying the movie. It was about ten minutes into the second movie that Luna felt a bit thirsty and she looked to Celestia, about to ask for the drink she had previously mentioned. As if she could read her mind, which Luna wasn't totally sure was impossible at this point, Celestia pulled out the bottle from earlier and before her sister could speak a word, held it to her lips. Bewildered, Luna began to push away, turning her muzzle, movie temporarily forgotten. “What are you doing?!” She asked trying to get away from the soft nipple without fully getting up. “It’s just a bottle Luna,” Celestia said holding it out, her voice was stern and motherly “you had one earlier today,” She said, hoping that her sister would just relax and let things happen. Luna frowned, almost angry. “That was only because I had to, Slate would’ve found out I wasn't really a foal if I didn't.” She said frustratedly. “And you have to now,” Celestia said with an air of finality. Luna’s mouth fell open and she glared at her sister before turning back to her previous position. “Fine, then I’m not thirsty.” Celestia sighed and dropped the issue, her sadness creeping into her mind, and she wondered if it would be so bad to pull back on the punishment. When the thought entered her mind, she dismissed it. This punishment wasn’t for her, it was for Luna’s well-being and the ponies of Equestria. Parents cannot always be their children’s friend, no matter how much it hurts. Near the end of the second movie, Luna felt parched, her tongue dry. She wanted a drink badly and thought about her options. She couldn’t leave, and couldn’t sneak a drink. It was going to be drink with Celestia, or not at all. She sighed and her shoulders drooped before she flipped over and moved next to her sister. “I think I’m ready for the apple juice...” she said softly, not wanting to meet Celestia’s eyes. The sudden request caught Celestia off guard, nevertheless, she quickly smiled and pulled Luna into her lap where her mood seemed to improve dramatically. When the bottle was lifted to Luna’s lips, she took it reluctantly, and after the first suck, she became much more relaxed. The thirst which had been plaguing Luna for most of the second movie washed away and she would have almost smiled if her mouth hadn’t been otherwise occupied. The two of them sat there, in that small embrace for a few minutes, Luna looked at the ceiling of their fort and her sister’s mane while Celestia studied her sister’s face as if to examine her thoughts and feelings through her skin. When the bottle was emptied, Celestia gently laid Luna on the ground next to her and gave her cheek a small kiss. The next few hours went much the same, they would snack and cuddle, and when Luna would need a drink, Celestia would feed her a bottle. During the third movie, Luna felt the need to pee, however rather than miss the movie by distracting herself or begging her sister to let her go to the bathroom like she knew would be forbidden, she resigned herself to using her diaper, which gave her a comfy warm feeling that she hadn’t really considered before. At the end of the last movie the two of them were both full of snacks and exhausted, the time was nearly 1 am, much later than intended. Luna was practically asleep on her hooves as she walked out of the room guided by Celestia. She changed Luna who by then was quite wet and so tired that any complaints were long forgotten, and removed her outfit. She was laid in her crib, where she fell asleep nearly immediately. Celestia smiled and watched her sleeping sister, so cute and peaceful, before a yawn of her own dragged her to her own bedroom where she collapsed in her room sleep gripping her tightly, and tearing her away from reality.