Tiny Twilight Tales

by Foals Errand


The Room-2

Twilight yawned as she slowly ate at her pancakes. Luna sat next to her, eating far more enthusiastically. No wonder. She slept like a log last night.

Celestia smiled as Twilight sipped her hot chocolate. Slowly, but surely, the filly was waking herself up. “Cadance, dear? I was hoping you’d be able to do me a favor today.” She smiled as the teenager looked up from her own breakfast.

“Of course, Auntie. With Shiny, er, Shining Armor training today I wasn’t planning anything today. What can I do to help?” Cadance smiled as she placed a bite of hay bacon in her mouth. Mmmm so good…

“I was hoping you would show Luna around the palace today. Introduce her to some of the help, that sort of thing.” Celestia smiled over at Luna. “Even if she isn’t ready to be a ruling princess again, she should still know who is who in her new home.”

“Huh?” Luna finally looked up, syrup covering her lips. “Sister, why can you not show us… er me around? Would you not know these working ponies far better than thy niece?”

Celestia took a sip of tea, shaking her head. “You would think that, but I sadly spend much of my time in court, listening to the complaints of nobles. Sometimes if I’m lucky, a commoner pony will get through and brighten my day. Even better is when it’s a filly or colt. So neigh, Cadance is the better choice.” She nuzzled Luna’s sticky cheek. “Have no fear. You and I will spend much of our time together in the coming days.”

Luna pouted a moment before returning the nuzzle with a giggle. “Well, I guess it could be fun. May Twilight come with Cadance and I?”

“I’m afraid not. Twilight and I have some important work to do today involving her studies. But you two can play tomorrow. I promise.” Celestia smiled, hoping Luna wouldn’t push too much as Twilight watched, a large piece of pancake halfway in her mouth.

Luna considered what her sister said for a few moments, her left ear flicking as she looked closely for any of Celestia’s ticks. “Well, alright. We… I will accompany Cadance today. But tomorrow shall be set aside for games and merriment!”

Celestia laughed at Luna’s proclamation and nodded. “Of course, no studies or Princessing tomorrow. How about we take a picnic to the beach?”

Cadance’s eyes lit up as Twilight and Luna nodded. “That sounds like a fantastic idea, Auntie. Well, Luna. Are you finished with your breakfast? If so, let’s get you cleaned up and head to the kitchens. There, you can meet the amazing ponies who made this wonderful breakfast for us!”

Celestia and Twilight watched as Cadance led Luna away towards the washroom.Twilight yawned “Princess, when will I be old enough to drink coffee?”

“When I think you are ready to do all nighters and not a moment sooner.” Celestia smiled, finishing off her tea as the filly pouted. “Besides, you wouldn’t like coffee. It’s bitter and strong.”


Celestia hadn’t thought that the hardest part of this trip would be to actually leave the palace. However, after a very quiet but intense conversation with Honed Edge, Celestia was convinced to take Silent Shadow with them. The young mare had even promised not to wear her armor,. something which Celestia approved of. After all, Silent wouldn’t be able to blend in as well wearing barding.

After a few more moments, the three were on their way.

“So, Princess. What’s the plan for today?” Silent asked, her eyes scanning their surroundings.

“Well, our first stop is Paint and Brushes on fifth and main,” Celestia replied after a moment. “Twilight Sparkle mentioned a type of paint which turns walls into chalk boards. It would be perfect for Luna for her arts, and Twilight seems to enjoy working on equations… Though hopefully she’ll draw pictures along with Luna.” She smiled down at Twilight, who was practically prancing beside Celestia as she took in the sights of the market center.

“Why don’t we grab some type of treat to munch on the way, Princess? You forget Saturdays are like a mini carnival.” Silent grinned. “Maybe some cotton candy?”

“Oh, are you going to deal with a sugar-hyped filly?” Celestia lifted an eyebrow, but paid the cotton candy vender

Silent shrugged. “Think about it this way, Princess. If she runs around super-hyper now, it’ll be much easier to get her down for her afternoon nap.”

Twilight snagged the cotton candy and took a huge bite, grinning up at Celestia who bit off a small piece herself with a smile. “Well I suppose that is true. Now to the paint store!”


Celestia sighed as Twilight dashed around the store, jabbering at full speed. She raised an eyebrow at Silent Shadow, who at least had the decency to blush. “I hope you know that I hold you responsible for this state of affairs.”

“I do Princess…” Silent Shadow swallowed hard Here it comes… After my four years of academy and graduating top of my class last week. I’m going to be dismissed… Dad is going to kill me.

“And thus I’m going to make you chase after the hyperactive four year old while I get the paint and supplies.” Celestia giggled a bit as Silent Shadow’s jaw fell open. “Go on, then. Just remember shes a very powerful little thing, get moving.”

Silent quickly took off after her charge as Celestia attempted to ignore the cries, giggles, and of course, crashes.

“Anything that they break I will of course pay for,” Celestia informed the owner, who had been just standing there slowly growing pale with every noise.

He smiled at that and nodded. “My thanks, your Highness. Now what may I assist you with, today?”

“I am searching for a dark blue paint, one which is white and glows in the dark. I’ve also heard of something that turns walls into chalkboards. Oh, and I need three sets of painting tools. One filly size.” Celestia finished with a smile.

“Of course, your highness! I’ll get those all ready and prepared for you!” He bowed before hurrying off. Celestia shook her head as she watched Silent chasing after Twilight. She still had a big glob of cotton candy in her magic, biting into it as her giggles and squeals were heard throughout the store.


“Thank Goodness. I wasn’t sure she’d ever conk out…” Silent Shadow shook her head, gesturing with her horn at the paint-covered filly curled up on the tarp. A paint brush was still in her mouth “I swear I was starting to think she ran on sugar.”

Celestia smiled gently at the newest guard. “Oh, my dear. You’ll soon learn that most foals are like this if fed too much sugar. Now, what do you think?” She took a step back to look at the room. The walls were painted a black that seemed to almost shine, while the ceiling was dark-blue. The dark stars had a large-white glow in them..

Silent Shadow nodded.“I’m certain that the little princess will feel very comfortable in here, along with her hyper friend.” Silent smiled and laid a blanket over her charge “Still, I can’t complain...She’s a little sweetheart. Shall I take her to her room for her nap while we have the other guards bring in the toys and furniture?”

Celestia nodded. “I think that is a fine idea. Twilight will have a bath tonight, but for now let her sleep.” She watched as Silent carried Twilight out on her back, and smiled looking over the room. Oh, Luna. I hope you enjoy this second chance you’ve been given. “Alright, Gentle colts. Start bringing it in.”


Twilight rubbed her eyes as she followed Luna. “How come we have to be blindfolded, Princess?”

“Yes, what is happening with this, Big Sister?” Luna asked. She cocked her head as she kept a wing over Twilight’s back, wanting to keep her friend close by.

“Simply a surprise, girls.” Celestia’s voice said as Luna could hear a door open. “Alright, you can take your blindfolds off.”

Luna and Twilight eagerly did so and their eyes widened. Before their eyes was a room made for two fillies. Two beds were next to each other, the comforters bearing the cutie mark of their respective owners. Large toy boxes were against the wall, as well as bookcases filled with books, and a desk for each of them. On the wall, written in chalk, it said ‘Luna and Twilight’s Room!’.

Both fillies looked at each other, grins on their muzzles, before they tackled Celestia in a hug.