//------------------------------// // Chapter 9 // Story: Twilight’s first Heart’s Warming Eve // by Miyukana //------------------------------// Everypony gathered all together outside the Town Hall.Celebrating not only Heart’s Warming Eve but also Twilight’s coronation. Twilight is sitting on the roof of the Town Hall as she gazed her eyes below to see ponies caroling, giving presents to each other, laughing.Those were the things she was looking before, and now her friends and her family made her a party.She saw Rainbow putting the clouds together and the snow falls down slowly.She saw Fluttershy leading the birds to sing the traditional Heart’s Warming song.Rarity and Applejack are talking with her parents, laughing, drinking ciders.And last Pinkie Pie, who hosted the party and make fun games for the foals.Everypony is now happy so does Twilight, she’ve never been this happy before, happy to see them singing, celebrating, appreciating each other, and spend time with them.In additional, Twilight gained wings which she dreamed since she was a filly. Twilight saw Everypony stopped moving and looked at Pinkie Pie.She teleported herself to the ground to see what’s happening. “Alright Everypony, Since this party has been celebrating by you guys, let’s have something different this time.Before we proceed to the final blast of the party, let’s call the pony, who really is the reason why we’re celebrating all here in Ponyville...my friend, TWILIGHT!” Pinkie screamed Twilight’s name.Twilight shrieked herself a little bit, ponies around her gave her a space to walk on, the bowed their head to show respect, Twilight feel uncomfortable. “Stand up everypony, don’t bow to me as if you didn’t know me before I became a princess, please treat me the way it was before” then everypony stood up from their hooves as they look at Twilight who walk towards Pinkie.Pinkie point the chair looks like a throne and Twilight sit on it waiting for what Pinkie is planning. “It kinda likes a debut, when the celebrant needs to sit on this kind of chair.”Twilight snickered. “Alright Twilight this is the second surprise for you.And I bet the reader also didn’t know that we have a backup for our first surprise plan...” “Huh?! What do you mean reader Pinkie?” Twilight asked in confusion.She doesn’t seem to notice that evrypony around them are walking towards their table to get their gifts under the table. “Don’t mind that! As I was saying our second surprise will be....drum roll please....Ta-Da!” Pinkie hold Twilight’s face slowly moving it to her front.Twilight gasped, to see each of the ponies holding a gift.A tear fell to her face. “I-I don’t know what to say.” Twilight said. “They didn’t attend your coronation but the Princess projected the scenes and make sure that the ponies left here in Ponyville to see that their number one hero has been coronated.They all bought gifts for you in last minute and decided to stay here and let us handle you.” Twilight smiled at them and saw that one of them walk towards Pinkie as she gave the mic to them. “Feel free to say something for our pony friend Twilight” Pinkie said.The other ponies who has nothing to say except thank you for saving the equestria a countless time, put their gifts beside Twilight. Twilight didn’t expect that Trixie is going to be the first one to speak.She turn her full attention to her. “Uhh...hi there Twilight, it’s been a while since our last encounter, I can’t believe that after what I’ve done to you, you still forgive me.I was so shocked that time, and as a promise that I’m gonna change, I am now a magician through out the equestria.If it wasn’t you, I think I’m still the old loser Trixie.Besides I’m the great and powerful Trixie! I hope this simple gift will make you happy.I can’t believe that a powerful and brave unicorn like you had some bad...you know what it is.This gift represent as my thanks for you...here” Trixie walk towards Twilight as she levitate her gift besides Twilight.Twilight mouthed Thank you to her. After Trixie, her old friends from Canterlot Moondancer, Twinkle Shine, Lemin Hearts and Minuette.Twilight’s eyes widen, she couldn’t believe on who is she seeing right now.Guilt And happiness mixed up together. Minuette started.”Hi there Twilight, I never thought that our friend is now a newly crowned princess.The last time we saw you was when you were running towards the castle because you have to study.I’m quite upset to you back then but that’s not necessary anymore.Congratulations, Twilight” she put her gift next to Trixie’s gift. Minuette handed the mic to Lemon hearts and TwinkleShine. “Since we don’t have much to say to you, we decided to speak together.I know it’s so sudden that you became a princess even us surprised that you became a princess.Remember last time princess Celestia asked us to draw the things we want to become when we became adult?” TwinkleShine looked at Lemon Hearts motioning her to continue.”As Twinkle said, your artworks were all about pegasus and you even explain it yourself that you want to have wings for ‘freedom’, I guess it came true.” They smiled.”These are our gifts for you, as our old friend, if you want us to be you friends that is” they didn’t expect Twilight to stand up from her fake throne chair and walk towards them to hug them. “Of course, you’re still my friends girls” Twilight whispered.They looked at her with a tearful eye and nodded.Twilight walked back to her chair and so Moondancer fidgeting on her position. “Hi there Twilight, my one and only study buddy.Hehe...I guess you’re a princess now huh? The last thing I remember was when you didn’t come to my party...” she said coldly.”...But don’t worry, past is past.Just remember no matter what we’re still be your friend even though you found your best friends right there to support you.Besides, if you come back to Canterlot, you will never experience this adventure stuff again.This is my gift for you, that’s the gift I want to give you since you didn’t come to the party.” she levitate her gift beside Twilight, giving her a warm hug. Her four friends walk on the stage, she didn’t notice that Rainbow was not with them. “Aww shoot, Twi’ I never thought that this party will become this sad.You’ve there with us since you moved ‘ere from Canterlot.We all glad we met each other and became the best of friends.I’m so glad that you became the new self without that rotten heart of yer’s...congratulations Twi’” AppleJack smiles at her.She removed her stetson, sliding it below her eyes trying to hide her tears.She gave the mic to Rarity. “Darling, this is quite dramatic for me to say.I’m happy for who you are.Not because you’re powerful or smart but because it’s you.Who inspired many ponies, help ponies, encourage ponies, especially putting all the burden to yourself.It’s rare to find that kind of pony you know.You even join me at the spa even though you can’t join me because of the activities you’ve been up to.Congratulations Dear” her magic popped a tissue beside her, sneezing on it as she wiped her mascarra so that it wouldn’t caught the attention of the ponies.Tears in her eyes filled with happiness.She gave the mic next to Fluttershy. “Uhhmm...I don’t have anything to say to you Twilight.I’m happy that you solved your problems with your parents.Thank you for being our friend.For taking care of us.For helping us first before yours.Just keep continuing your goals in your life and we’re here to support you.” Fluttershy wiped her eyes as she gave the mic to Pinkie Pie. “Hey there Twilight!! Or should I say Princess...” Twilight glared at her.”...hehe peace in equestria, I’m just kidding Twilight.Today is your day not because it’s your birthday but because you’re a great friend that needs to celebrate a Hearts Warming Eve.And because you’re a princess.We made so many fun things like fighting, singing and dancing and saving and baking and prancing and laughing and partying and....okay that’s too much.Anyways congratulations Twilight you deserve a greatest gift” Pinkie looked to her side and there’s no Rainbow Dash standing. “Where’s Rainbow Dash?” she looked at the crowd and saw Rainbow standing and shocking her head. “Come here you silly.” Pinkie said as if she didn’t noticed Rainbow declining her.Rainbow just rolled her eyes and walk to wards them as she snatch the mic with her wing. “Hey there egghead, I can’t say something to you right now because it’s a little bit embarrassing so yeah.I wrote it in this paper all the things I want to say to you.I don’t have my gift for you than the rest of the gang, they make a fund out of it and I didn’t cooperate because I want my gift for you to be different.I’m just gonna thank you for being here with us, being the element of magic is a big thing plus that wings of yours.That’s it, thank you and congrats Twi.” Rainbow said.She flew towards Twilight whispering on her ear. “Please read this paper when you got home” and then she flew towards the crowd.The rest of the girls stayed for a bit and pushed a large box with Twilight’s cutie mark on it.They moved it beside Twilight.Twilight’s mouth gape. “Girls you don’t have to give me this kind of big box.Just you being here is enough for me” “We put all of our gifts to you in there silly” Pinkie said. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Twilight’s parents walked towards the stage.Princess Celestia decided to speak first. “My dear faithful student.I’m so happy that you claimed many things in your life.I’m glad that sending you here is worth it.I can’t help myself but to feel lonely that you have to moved and leave the castle, that you don’t need me anymore.But here now you still communicating with me reporting your freindship lessons with your friends.Saving equestria.I’m so proud of you Twilight.” Princess Celestia walked towards Twilight giving her a hug and putting her gift beside the other gifts. Princess Luna speak.”Hello Dear Twilight.It was such an honor to have you as the new princess of equestria.I know that you will be a princess one day by how you show the leadership, braveness, integrity, optimism, devotion, compassion, and charity.All of these are one of your components.Since you reunited me with my sister, I’ve change my looks on you.I admire how you braveness and since then I know that you will be a princess one day, with the help of your dear friends.Thank you for helping a tons of ponies and congratulations.” she levitate her gift and lay it beside the other gifts. Her mother comes next.”Hi there sweetie.As a mother I’m so proud that you achieved many things since you were a filly.Even though I’m not there to support you but please keep in mind that I’m supporting you wherever you are.Again, we were sorry about what happened to you even though we were forgiven.I still can’t think the fact that everything we’ve done will be forgiven in just one flash.But I’m grateful that we have some daughter like you Twilight.I’m sorry if we don’t have a gift for you dear.” she said. “It’s okay mom, working things out with you is enough.” “Ohhh Twilight I’m happy for you.” “Mom, you’re embarrassing me.” she laughed. “Ohh you silly filly.” Her mother pat her head. Twilight looked at her father giving him a warm heartful smile, which made him feel a little bit uncomfortable. “Twilight, my daughter, I’m deeply sorry again for what happened to you.That instead of supporting your decision I shoved you away.Instead of being there with you, I’m still cope up with my clients that I didn’t consider your feelings.Just so you know, Everytime you sent us your trophy, at first I throw it away because I’m still mad at you that time but later on I realized that you’re doing this to make us proud of you.Me and your mother love You Twilight.I’m happy for who you are now and now that we fixed things up.We’re going to have some s quality time together and Congratualion dear.” He walked towards her giving her a hug.Twilight’s eyes moist. “Thank you and I love you mom and dad” she said. Twilight was about to stand up because she saw that no pony is about to speech but this one, she didn’t expect to come due to royal duties. Shining Armour and Princess Cadence. “Hi there little sis...” Shining Armour started.Twilight frozed.She slowly look at where her brother is standing.”...I guess you didn’t expect me to come.This is your big day, how come I will not come here.As your BBBFF, I’m here to help and do everything I can to make my one and only LSBFF to be happy.We just came here after finishing some papers in Crystal empire, we don’t want to miss your big day.I’m so glad that you opened up your feeling with mom and dad.You really are grown up little sis.That’s the only thing I need to say.Oh And also Congratulation for being the new princess and we love you.” he said as he levitate the mic over Cadance’s magic. Cadance looked at Twilight nodding her head, and seems like Twilight know what Cadance is referring to.Twilight stood up from her chair preparing herself, even though they are far away from each other. “One...two...three...” Cadance counted. “Sunshine,Sunshine Lady Bugs awake Clap your hooves And do a little shake” they both giggled as Twilight returned to her seat. “As your former babysitter, many things I’ve known about you.How you eat, how you love to play in the playground, how you love me reading books to you before you sleep, how I help you with your magic and many things.I’m glad you came to my wedding and fixed things up back then, so now I’m here not in the coronation but I’m here because to celebrate that you overcome those feelings that built up inside you.I’m proud of you that you achieved this high level.Being a princess is rare.And that’s because you act like a true princess.I’m glad that you have your friends beside you to overcome all of thi.Saving ponies from engraved danger.And congratulations to you Twilight.Thank you.” Cadance said.Both of them walked towards Twilight,giving her a hug. They gave the mic to Pinkie Pie. “Alright everypony on count of three the gifts that beside Twilight will disappear and appear inside her house.” “One...two...three” in a blink of an eye the gifts beside Twilight So does the letter disappeared.Twilight just shook her head in disbelief. “You don’t have to that, I can just levitate them all towards the house.” “Nope Twilight, we have to party tonight for your First ever Heart’s Warming Eve and for Newly crowned princess” Twikight just shrugged at her and walked towards the buffet to get some cider. ~~~~~~~~ Twilight’s parents left to go at Twilight’s library with a sleepy Spike assisting them an hour ago, preparing for their vacation with Twilight.Princess Celestia,Princess Luna, Shining Armor And Cadance left earlier for their other duties in the morning. “Come on everypony hit it” Pinkie shouted.She motioned the DJ to start the music as she starts to sing.And since it’s Heart’s Warming Eve, Pinkie chose the Heart’s Warming song. “Take a look at everything around you all the smells that surely will astound you, open up your heart, it will surround you! In the magic of Hearth's Warming Eve...” everypony gathered at the center inside the Town Hall.Dancing on the beat of the song. “Twilight, Darling come over here.” Rarity called.She saw her friends at the front where the DJ is playing the Song.Dancing.Twilight giggled as she walk towards them. “Having fun?” she asked. “Of course, Darling, What do you call to this, moping?” Rarity laughed.”How about you Twilight, do you having fun?” “Yes, Rarity.I’ve never been happy like this in my life.” “Where are your parents by the way?” Rarity stopped dancing and looked at Twilight. “They’re in the library.They said they’re going to take a month off from work and stay with me for a while, since they really like to hear much about me.And Shining Armor And Cadance left as soon as they eaten.They said that they have a business to attend to in Saddle Arabia on the day after tomorrow” “The reason for the holiday Is quite easily found Yes, the reason for the holiday Is quite easily found And the reason is to be with your friends!” “Twilight looked at Pinkie.”I guess Pinkie is tired now.It’s 4 in the morning, can’t believe she’s still singing.I’ll be right back Rarity.” she teleported herself beside Pinkie.When she saw how exhausted Pinkie is she levitate her magic getting all of the attention of the ponies. “I’m sorry everypony.I guess our host right here is tired now and she really needs a rest.Would you mind if I stop the party here?” the ponies shook their head. “No.Thank you Princess for having a party tonight.” “It was such a blast.” “It’s okay.” “We’re all going now” “We hope you like our presents.” “Congrats, Princess Twilight.” “Happy Heart’s Warming Eve.” Ponies all followed in exit leaving the six mares inside. “Thank you girls for such a wonderful day.I don’t know how I can repay you for this.I think this is the best Heart’s Warming Eve I have in my life” “It’s nothing Twilight.” Pinkie said tiredly. “I guess let’s all call it night now guys, I’m kinda tired.” Rainbow said. “Call it morning you featherbrain, you don’t know what time is it” Twilight giggled. Rainbow walked towards Twilight.”By the way, the letter I gave you a while ago, please read it when you’re alone.That’s a big surprise from me Okay.” Rainbow walked towards the door, giving them a waved and flew outside. “Come on Fluttershy, we have ta get home now.I need to take a long rest and do another apple chores tomorrow, Ah mean later.Gals, we have ta go, I need to accompany Fluttershy here to her house or she might get lost.” Applejack said Waiting for Fluttershy to say goodbye. “Uhhmm okay.Girls would you mind if we also go now?” They shook their head.And they both walk out of the room. “Twilight, Darling you should take a rest now.Let me handle the things here and bring this pony right here to her home.She really put a lot of effort to help you celebrate.I’m quite relied that things worked out in the end.So now go go” Rarity shoved Twilight until they are outside of the Town Hall. “But Rarity those are a lot of work if you’re the only one who’s going to—“ Rarity zipped Twilight’s mouth with magic. “Tatata, Darling don’t underestimate me, besides I’m going to clean this little by little.Dont worry about me and get some beauty sleep. Twilight just sighed and teleport herself inside her library.She saw her gifts were arranged at the side of the stairs.Which reminds her the letter Rainbow gave her.She looked around to find a scroll at her desk. “It must be Spike who put it here.I’m so glad they didn’t even peek on it.” she looked at her bed. “This is really the best Heart’s Warming Eve ever.I’m sure gonna treasure this and write down some notes after I read this letter.” Her eyes gazed over her family picture on the top of her desk. “I hope mom and dad is okay in the guest room, and I think Spike is sleeping with them.I know how much he missed mom and dad.” she said when she saw Spike’s bed empty.She lay herself on her bed slightly looking at the scroll.A goldish and smooth scroll with a Ribbon match to her mane.She opened it with her magic and saw how beautiful Rainbow’s writing is.She admire the letterings for a bit. “Never know Rainbow can write this properly, clean, and beautiful.” She starts reading it. Meanwhile, at Rainbow’s house.She is laying on her bed looking at the ceiling. “I hope Twilight is reading that letter.And I’m sure she will be surprise to see what’s inside on it.Thank you Princess Celestia for giving me such an opportunity.” she smiled as she drifted herself in sleep letting Princess Luna enter her dreamworld.