//------------------------------// // Chapter 12: Understanding: Part 1 // Story: Aftermath Of The Formal // by Shimmeringsun //------------------------------// It was morning, and Luna’s phone was going. It was a really annoying ring, one that made you want to pull your hair out. Luna woke up and let out a loud groan, she rolled over to her side and checked her phone. It was her alarm. She pressed her phone to stop and chucked it at the wall, she closed her eyes again and rolled over to snuggle into a... pillow? Wait... why’s this pillow silky and smooth and I can feel it breathing softly? This doesn’t feel like a pill... Oh... “Chrys?” Luna spoke as she shot up to look at Chrysalis sleeping on her back and her head turned to the side. Chrysalis stirred. “hmm Luna... you’re so sexy,” She said as she spoke in her sleep. “Chrysalis! Get up,” Luna said as she hut her with a pillow. “Five more minutes. Just wanna snuggle,” She said grabbing the pillow of Luna thinking it was her and wrapping the pillow around her arms, nuzzling her head into it. Luna just sat on the bed, staring at her trying to hold back a laugh, she snatched the pillow out of Chrysalis’s grip. “That’s not even me. You twit. That’s a pillow,” She said playfully while wacking Chrysalis with the pillow gently making her wake up. Chrysalis looked up to Luna, she grabbed her and pulled her back down on top of her. Making Luna let out a girly laugh. Chrysalis started to kiss her all over her face and hug her tightly. “Getting jealous over a pillow being hugged instead of you now, are we?” said Chrysalis as she went in to tickle Luna. “I-I but I-I C-Chrysalis stop, you... know... I don’t...like... getting tickled!” She said in between giggles trying to escape from Chrysalis’s grip. She basically jumped off the bed at her side, using a pillow to protect herself. Chrysalis leeped over, making Luna run round the bed. Chrysalis managed to catch her and throw her back and sat on top of her, pinning her arms down. The two of them breathing heavily, Luna let out a nervous laugh while Chrysalis grinned at her she leaned in for a kiss and pulled back. “Morning.” She said warmly at Luna. Luna smiled. “Can you let me go now so I can get ready?” Chrysalis shook her head. “Sorry, but you look hot with just underwear on.” Said Chrysalis looked Luna up and down then started kissing her neck. Luna moaned. “Please Chrys.” “Want another round?” She asked while kissing Luna again. Luna pulled her close and ran her fingers through her hair. It was then a few moments later Luna’s phone rang again, although instead of it being her alarm she knew someone was calling, the two of them broke from the kiss and looked at each other. Chrysalis huffed and let her out of her grip to go grab it. She picked it up of the phone, surprised it wasn’t broken from chucking it. She looked at it and it read; ‘Celestia’. Damn it Tia. Way to kill the buzz. She thought to herself as she picked up to answer. “Hey Tia,” She said over the phone while looking over to Chrysalis who was sat up on the bed. “Luna. Are you coming into work today?” Celestia asked. “I’m going to take one of my absences today if that’s okay with you. Sunset is still at the hospital but she might be getting home today so I want to be there to get her straight away,” She said as she sat back down on the bed next to Chrysalis. “Yes Luna. That’s fine with me. You never phoned last night, were you busy?” Celestia asked curiously. “Sorry. I got home late after leaving the hospital and I went straight to bed.” “Hm, with whom should I ask?” Luna gave a look to Chrysalis. A shocked expression on her face while Chrysalis sat there and giggled. Luna let out a nervous laugh. “Heh. I just went home myself last night,” She said while scratching her neck, trying to lie to her sister never work. “Tell Chrysalis I said hello,” Celestia said slyly. She knew fine well that Chrysalis was at the apartment. Luna sighed and pulled her phone away from her ear, she looked at Chrysalis. “Tia said hi,” She said as she blushed. “Hey Celestia,” Chrysalis shouted as she chuckled. She noticed Luna got embarrassed all of a sudden. Luna put her phone back to her ears, she heard Celestia laugh. “Hope you’ve got clothes on sister,” She teased. “Celestia!” She yelled into the phone. Chrysalis obviously heard what Celestia said and decided to take an opportunity to trip Luna up. “She has really sexy underwear on that really show of her-“ Luna shot up from the bed and tackled Chrysalis. “Don’t even go there!” She said to Chrysalis covering her mouth trying to stop her from what she was saying so Celestia didn’t hear. “Legs,” Chrysalis mumbled into Luna’s hand. Well then that got Celestia practically howling with laughter through the phone. “Tia! You better stop or I’ll hang up this phone!” Luna yelled speaking into the phone. “Okay...okay. I’ll stop. She said as her laughter died down. “Anyway i was going to ask is Sunset okay?” “Yes, she’s okay. But what about you? I never got a chance to talk to you after you left and I know you and Chrys talked,” She asked concerned. “Luna I’m fine. I’m just worried about her. I done a lot of thinking last night and I want to speak to Sunset about it.” “I’m not stopping you from talking to her. I really want you and Sunset to get along,” said Luna. “Me too. All I want is for us to get along, I mean we don’t have too be close but I want her to know I’m there for her you know?” “I’m sure she’ll appreciate you making an effort with her Tia.” Luna agreed. “I hope so. Will you let me know if she gets out? I don’t know if I should pop round later or give her some space.” “Of course I will sister. We’re heading to the hospital soon. Why don’t you come round for dinner later?” This might give them a way to talk. Luna thought to herself. “Are you sure that’s a good idea?” Celestia asked nervously. “Tia, you have got to try with her at some point. You two really need to work out your differences.” “I guess. I’ll see you tonight then. I better go, busy day ahead. Bye Lu,” said Celestia hesitantly and hung up the phone. “She okay?” Chrysalis asked as Luna put down her phone on the table. “I think she’s scared Chrys,” Luna sighed. “I had a feeling that she was scared when I spoke to her last night. I get why she is scared to speak to Sunset, she fears that Sunset might not want anything to do with her.” “I know she’s scared Chrys, but she has to make an effort soon if she wants to be friends with her,” Said Luna as she got up from the bed, going to get herself ready. Chrysalis stood up and put her hand on her wrist. “Where are you going?” “Um, going to get ready.” Luna replied, deadpan. Chrysalis looked Luna in the eyes, brushed her hair behind her ears and pulled her close. “It’s only quarter past seven in the morning. We have half an hour to ourselves.” She hinted, looking at the clock on the wall. Luna studied Chrysalis, it was hard to resist her. She couldn’t help herself when it came to Chrys. The two had been apart for quite some time and she missed those times with her. However she did feel like she was jumping into things too quickly and she didn’t even know if she wanted to get back into a relationship with her. She was scared but in these moments everything felt right. Could they try again? She thought to herself. Although, in this moment of time it didn’t matter to her she wanted Chrysalis and Chrysalis wanted her. As the two stared deeply into each other eyes Chrysalis went in for a kiss and threw Luna back on the bed again. The Rainbooms met up at Sugarcube corner before going to school. They noticed that Trixie and Gilda entered the shop and were coming up to them. “Huh. Where’s your little she-demon friend? Did she finally decided to do everyone a favour?” Trixie asked, giggling to herself. “You know fine well what happened to Sunset, Trixie!” Rainbow yelled angrily in her face. Trixie just laughed. “Oh do tell. Please amuse the great and powerful Trixie!” “Ya think it’s funny do ya? you won’t be laughing when the Principals expel ya!” Applejack said, hint of anger in her voice. “Oh please. Like the Principals are going to that. They’re basically letting a she-demon walk round their school. I mean, how stupid can they get? It baffles me how they ever let that thing back there!” Said Gilda, rolling her eyes. “Hey! Don’t talk about the Principals like that. They are helping Sunset because she’s going through a hard time.” Fluttershy spoke up. Gilda got in her face. “Yeah she needs help alright. That psycho needs put in a mental ward!” “Eep!” Fluttershy said as huddle behind Rarity scaredly from Gilda. “Don’t you two have anything better do than to beat up other students? I seriously don’t understand what fun you find in that.” Said Rarity as she took a sip of her drink and comforted Fluttershy. “Sunset Shimmer deserves what she got and I’ll make sure she will get a more of a beaten than that.” Scoffed Gilda as she slammed her hands on the table. “She’s in hospital because of you!” Rainbow got up from her sat and yelled into Gilda’s face. Trixie’s face fell. “Is she okay?” She asked feeling guilty. “Thankfully, she’s okay. She has a concussion, a few stitches on her head and sore ribs,” Applejack told Trixie. “Pfft. She deserved a lot more,” Gilda huffed. “Do you want to take this outside?!?!” Rainbow Dash shouted. Gilda got up in her face. “It would be my pleasure,” She said smirking. “Come on Gilda. Just leave it,” Said Trixie pulling her. It was then Vice Principal Luna and Chrysalis walked in the door. They went to the counter to order. The Rainbooms, Trixie and Gilda noticed them walk in, they noticed that Luna wasn’t in her usual work etire, she was wearing more casual clothes while Chrysalis was in her clothes she wore the night before. Gilda patted Trixie on the shoulder. “Quick, maybe we will get a lucky escape before she notices.” Luna turned around and then she saw them standing at the table the Rainbooms were at, she whispered in Chrysalis’s ear. “That’s them,” She growled as she glared at them. Chrysalis turned her face and done the same. Chrysalis paid up as she got two coffees and three bagels for her, Luna and Sunset. “I’m going over,” Luna said turning away from Chrysalis. “Shit. She saw us,” Trixie said to Gilda her legs beginning to shake. Luna walked over to them, Chrysalis followed behind her holding the drinks and food. “Hey Vice Principal Luna,” Pinkie Pie said while waving at her. “Shut up Pinkie,” Rainbow whispered, nudging her friend. She noticed that Luna wasn’t just coming over for a ‘friendly’ chat.” “Miss Pie,” Luna nodded to her. She turned her attention to Gilda and Trixie, an angry expression on her face that could possibly kill anyone with just one look. “Gilda and Trixie,” She said as she clenched her teeth. The two bullies gulped. Luna folded her arms, “You’re lucky I’m not at school today but you will be dealing with my sister. Do not think you will be getting away with what you did to Sunset. I’m bringing your parents in for a meeting and we are going to discuss pressing charges and you will also be helping around the school.” “Sunset wants to press charges?” Rainbow asked butting in to the conversation. “No. I do,” Luna said sternly, staring down Gilda and Trixie. “But you can’t do that! That’s up to Sunset to decided,” Gilda said, she could feel her body start to sweat. “I can and I will. You aren’t getting off lightly with this one.” She said, her tone sounding bitter. Chrysalis stood sliently next to Luna, her eyes never went of the two girls, her green eyes glaring at them like it was going to kill them there and then, which made them feel very uncomfortable as they looked the woman in the eyes. She didn’t even need to say anything to get her message across, even The Rainbooms sat there terrified of her. “Vice Principal Luna! Please we’re sorry, we didn’t mean to go that far with Sunset!” Trixie said shakily. Luna scoffed. “Sorry?!? Oh now you’re sorry!” She said as she raised her voice a little. “You do realise you could of killed her!” Her hands turning into fists. The other people in the shop started to turn round at the scene. Chrysalis noticed and butted in, “Luna come on. We need to get going.” She was pulled from her trance and looked at Chrysalis and sighed. “I-I” She shook her head. “Girls. I expect you to report to my sister’s office today and if you don’t you two will be punished further. Got it?” The two of them nodded and left the shop awkwardly as Luna and Chrysalis watched them. The Rainbooms looked baffled. Never have they ever saw their Vice Principal this angry before and that was saying something. They felt relief that they weren’t the ones dealing with Luna. After Luna and Chrysalis left, Gilda and Trixie also vanished. While the Rainbooms sat at their table, all of them were completely stunned at what they just witnessed. “I can’t believe Vice Principal Luna is pressing charges against them.” Fluttershy said quietly. She herself felt a little shaken as if she was just yelled at by Vice Principal Luna. “Neither. But she looked serious, do you think Sunset will let her?” Rainbow asked. “A doubt that she will be happy wit’ Vice Principal Luna’s decision. Luna does have a right in the matter she is her guardian but I don’t think Sunset will see it that way,” Said Applejack. “Sunset seems the type of person that is used to making her own decisions,” Rarity suggested. “Vice Principal Luna has never went this length before. She must be doing this because she really cares about Sunny! She looked so protective over her, it’s the same look that she has in her eyes that she has like my big sister Maud when she’s protecting me,” Pinkie Pie said. “She certainly was scary wasn’t she? I say I never want to get on the bad side of Vice Principal Luna when something happens to Sunset,” said Rairty with a hint of fear in her eyes. “Let me tell you, I’ve dealt with Vice Principal Luna shouting down my throat before but that was completely something else. I’m glad I wasn’t Gilda and Trixie,” Said Rainbow. Feeling uneasy at the thought of getting shouted at Luna again. Luna and Chrysalis got back into Chrysalis’s car, Luna got in the passenger seat, she chucked the last of her coffee down and sighed heavily. “You know If you didn’t stop me, I couldn’t ended up doing something I would of regretted back there. I don’t know what came over me.” She said, feeling shocked at herself. Chrysalis gave Luna a look of concern. “I don’t think I’ve ever saw you that angry before. Are you okay?” Luna just shook her head. “It just pisses me off Chrys. I think it just gets to me so much because I’ve been in that same situation that Sunset is currently dealing with. I know how it makes you feel as a person. I know what it does to you. I just hate to see that the students want to see her suffer because of what she did but they don’t know that she has suffered enough. It makes me afraid of what this will do to her.” She said painfully. Chrysalis shifted herself and pulled Luna in for a hug. “Lu...” She spoke softly. “I didn’t realise how much this situation was stressing you out. I get why you are so upset about it, it angers me too because I can remember seeing you so distraught and I know how scared you were. I hated seeing you like that. That killed me. So if anyone knows what you’re feeling right now it’s me and I know you want to be angry but you can’t.” She continued to speak. “Despite your feelings and despite how much you want to act out. You have someone else to think about. You have to be there for Sunset.” “And trust me, this is coming from someone who would love to see them suffer for what they did to her but they’re also students of yours and you need to be careful. There’s only so much you can do but the most important thing is to show your support to Sunset and focus on her.” Said Chrysalis while pulling away from the embrace and looked at Luna. Luna smiled weakly at Chrysalis. She knew she was right about what she was saying and she was keeping Luna in check. “I’m really glad you’re here, you know?” “Oh I know you are,” she winked at Luna as she started the car, earning an eye roll from Luna. The two made their way to the hospital. As the two entered the hospital, they noticed that Sunset was sat up on the bed, playing games on her phone, she was that glued to it she didn’t even notice them walking in. Luna coughed, making Sunset look up. “Oh, hey. Sorry I didn’t see you there.” “Good game?” Luna asked while smirking at her. “It’s one of those stupid puzzle games and I can’t get past this level. It’s bugging the life out of me,” She moaned. Luna and Chrysalis shared a laugh. Sunset glared at them. “It’s not funny. Why don’t one of you try it?” “Hand it here.” Chrysalis said as she put her hand out. Sunset handed her the device and she started playing. “Anyway why aren’t you at school?” She asked Luna turning her attention to her. Luna took a seat next to the bed. “I took the day off. You think I’m going to work when you’re in the hospital?” “Luna, I’m fine.” She said in a half annoyed tone. Luna rolled her eyes. “Still. I need to know what’s happening. Has a doctor came in and seen you yet?” She asked. “Not yet. I just had breakfast,” said Sunset. Chrysalis spoke up. “Done,” She said proudly and passed the phone back to Sunset. Sunset’s jaw opened wide. “How? I’ve been at that level for ages.” Sunset said baffled. Chrysalis shrugged. “Years of practice, dear.” She said as she patted Sunset on the shoulder. “Also we got you a bagel, just incase.” She said as she handed it to Sunset. “Oh, thanks.” Sunset smiled and accepted the food. “I’ll be back in a moment. I’m going to speak to the nurses.” Luna said as she departed the room. Chrysalis watched her and Sunset stared at Chrysalis, noticing the fond look on her face. Chrysalis looked at her nervously. “What?” “You stayed at the apartment last night didn’t you?” She asked with a raised eyebrow. Chrysalis eyes widened. “How did you know?” Sunset rolled her eyes. “Well, considering you have the same clothes on as yesterday isn’t a big give away at all. Seriously Chrys when are you just going to ask her back out?” “Kid. This is me and Luna you are talking about. It’s complicated,” She said while sighing. “You’re making excuses and you know it,” She scoffed. Chrysalis looked at Sunset, “Fine, if you are wanting to know. I do miss her. I really miss her. But I think we’re just both scared to try again.” “What’s stopping you two?” She asked. Chrysalis shrugged, “There’s a lot to think about. Me and Luna are both different people now from what we used to be.” “But you still love her right? And I know she loves you.” “Of course I still love her. I never stopped.” Chrysalis whispered. Sunset paused for a moment before speaking up, something dawned on her. “So then tell her how you feel! Not much has changed if you both still love each other! Unless... please tell me I’m not getting in the way of you two getting back get together I am?” She questioned, feeling a little bit guilty. “You’re not getting in the way of us Sunset but you’ve only been staying with Luna for over a month. She wants to make sure you’re happy and healthy before anything, as do I. Me and Luna can wait, we’re both here for you first.” She said while placing her hand on her shoulder. Sunset shook her head. “Luna doesn’t need to put everything on hold cause of me. You two shouldn’t let me get in the way. I would rather have Luna get on with her life than worrying about me all the time. I don’t want to be a burden to you two.” Chrysalis looked at Sunset with sad eyes. “Kiddo. You need to understand that you are important in both mines and Luna’s life. What ever happens we’re going to put you first. So don’t worry about Luna and me, it will happen in time. We both care deeply for you and we want to see you get better. I don't want you to think you are a burden to us okay?” Sunset nodded as Chrysalis pulled her in for hug. “However... you may be a little pest at times” She teased. Trying to lighten up the mood again, her and Sunset always have good banter together. “Hey! I’m not a pest!” She glared at her. Chrysalis chuckled. Chrysalis mocked her, clasping her hands together like she was begging and fluttered her eyes. “Chrys! Chrys! Please! Can you pretty please give me motorcycle lessons. I’ll even help clean the bike. Pleaseeee.” She said as she tried to act like Sunset. Sunset huffed and folded her arms. “I do not sound like that.” Luna walked back into the room and smiled. “What are you two bickering about now?” “She’s mocking me,” She pointed at Chrysalis. Moaning like a little kid who was fighting with their sibling. “Did not!” She huffed. “Did too!” Sunset shot back playfully. Luna shot Chrysalis a look. “Tattled tale,” She said as she stuck her tounge out at Sunset. Luna rolled her eyes, “Both of you stop acting like children.” Chrysalis just made a face at Luna while Sunset chuckled at her. “Did you speak to the nurses?” Sunset asked. “Yes. You’re getting home in the afternoon, a doctor is coming round soon to see you then we can go,” Said Luna as she smiled at Sunset. After they got home Sunset was held up on the sofa she started catching up on school work, Luna didn’t want her to help in the kitchen as she wanted her to rest from the hospital. The front door to the apartment opened and it revealed Celestia standing in the doorway, she smiled awkwardly at Sunset. “Hello Sunset. How are you feeling?” Celestia asked as she stepped inside. “Still sore,” She said awkwardly. Standing up from the sofa. “Tell Luna I’ll be in my room,” She turned around, making her way to her room but Celestia approaches her and put her hand on her shoulder. “Sunset? Can we, um talk?” She asked nervously. She turned back around and she looked shyly at her. “Um look Principal Celestia I’m really sorry for shouting at you yesterday. I-um.” Celestia interrupted her, “Just Celestia is fine Sunset. We aren’t at school. She said. “Sorry, you were saying?” “Rightttt,” She let out a nervous chuckle “I-I.” It was then she was saved by Luna as she walked through to the living room, an apron on which was covered in food and her hair was up like a birds nest. “Tia hey! I would hug you but as you can see things got a little messy cooking.” She said as she wiped her hands on her apron. Sunset chuckled at Luna. It was a sight she would never imagine her Vice Principal and now guardian looking like that. Luna looked at Sunset confusingly. “What’s so funny?” “You didn’t look like that ten minutes ago.” Sunset gestured at Luna. “I kinda messed up the food a little bit.” She said looking down to the floor. Celestia smirked. “Need a hand sister?” Hoping that her sister would let her help in the kitchen. “Why don’t you stay and keep Sunset company?” She suggested. Celestia looked at Luna nervously. Sunset had the same look. “I was just going to go to my room.” She said, looking down to the floor. Luna just gave her a questioning look. “It um, needs tidied.” She made up an excuse and ran away into her room. Celestia and Luna went into the kitchen. Celestia noticed that the kitchen looked like a bit of a riot, pots and pans lying everywhere and dishes stacked up. Celestia made a start on helping her sister clean up. “Lu, I don’t understand how you get so messy when you’re cooking.” She chuckled. Trying to avoid what really was on her mind. Luna paused and went over to stand next to her sister at the sink. “What was that? Thought you wanted to talk to Sunset? Why are you chickening out?” Celestia sighed heavily. “It’s clear that she doesn’t want anything to do with me.” “You aren’t even trying with her Tia! How can you know that she won’t be willing to try too?” “I don’t think she will ever see me as anyone important in her life. Why should she? She has you and Chrysalis. I remind her of someone in her past life that she didn’t have a very good relationship with, if I’m apart of her life it’s just going to bring back all those memories for her.” “Not unless you try with her and let her see you aren’t who she thinks you are. You and Sunset are both important in my life I want nothing more for the two of you to get along. So please, can you just talk to her? For me?” Luna begged. Celestia closed her eyes for a moment, “I guess. I just don’t want Sunset to feel worse than she already is around me.” “Just go talk to her okay? I’ll finish up with the dinner.” Said Luna pushing her sister out of the kitchen. Celestia made her way out of the kitchen and headed down the hall to Sunset’s bedroom, she could hear noises coming from the tv and sounds of controllers being click. Luna has got that girl addicted to video games. Celestia thought to herself as she stared at the door. She sighed heavily and knocked on it. “Sunset?” Sunset stopped what she was doing and paused the game. She looked at the door and felt nervous that Celestia was at the other side. “Have you got a minute?” She asked. Still standing at the door. Sunset sighed. She really didn’t want to deal with Principal Celestia but she had to and she didn’t want to make it more awkward at the dinner table than it already was. She got up from the bed and opened the door. “Is dinner ready?” She asked. “Not yet. I just thought we could talk, um can I come in?” Sunset stood to the side and let her in. “You’ve made a few changes I see.” Celestia said, noticing that Sunset added a few things to the guest room to make it more her style. “Yeah. Me and Luna decorated it. I would say that Chrysalis help aswell but all she wanted to do was paint Luna.” She said smiling remembering the day that they done that, it ended up that the three of them had a paint war and got covered in paint which took ages getting off but it was an enjoyable day. Celestia smiled, “That sounds like Chrys. Always full of carry on in her head, but I must say it definitely looks more cosy in here.” She noticed the warm tones Sunset had used on the walls. Sunset agreed with her, although she had only known Chrysalis for a short period of time she got used to her sense of humour easily. Shaking her thoughts from her head, Sunset made her way to the sofa bed next to the tv and sat down and Celestia the same. “So, if you don’t mind me asking what do you want to talk about?” Sunset asked while curling her legs up in a basket. Celestia sighed. “I owe you an apology for what happened the other day. I should have never pryed into your life like that. It was wrong of me. You don’t need to tell me anything you don’t want me to know, you have Luna for that kind of stuff you want to talk about with.” “Well if it makes you feel better, I should have never of blamed you in the first place for something wasn’t even your fault. It wasn’t right of me to take it out on you.” Sunset said while fidgeting with her hands. “I hope you understand that it wasn’t my intention to make you feel upset I was only concerned for you.” Celestia spoke softly. Sunset nodded. “Yeah, I know that now. I guess I just felt weary of you because I thought you would be like her, the princess I mean. I don’t trust people well. I still feel scared that the people around me are just going to leave me alone again.” Sunset said, opening up a bit. Celestia looked at Sunset. “Sunset, you can trust me. You will never be alone again, Luna would never do that to you. Neither me or Chrysalis.” “I really want to believe you but it’s just, all I see in you is her and that scares me. I know that sounds stupid because I should know you are not her.” “Sunset I will prove to you that I will always be there for you and I’m sure that Luna has made herself clear on that too. I don’t want you to be scared of me, I don’t want to think I’m just going to cast you aside like the Princess did. So can you let me prove to you that I’ll be here by your side? Can you let me prove to you that I could be a good friend?” Celestia pleaded. “I’ll try... but I can’t promise that me and you will be okay overnight. But maybe someday yeah i would very much like us to be friends.” She nodded again. “Thank you Sunset.” She pulled Sunset in for a hug, she smiled that Sunset accepted it. Celestia spoke up again. “Sunset? Can I ask one question?” Sunset nodded again. “Sure.” “You and The Princess. Did you see her as a mother firgue?” She asked. Hoping she wasn’t over stepping any boundaries but she had to ask, it was something that was in her mind the night before and it bugged her. Sunset tensed up. She really didn’t want to admit that to Celestia. what happens if she tells Luna? What happens if Luna expects something? What happens if Luna doesn’t even want that? She would never be able to admit that to her. Sunset thought to herself before speaking up again. “Do you really want the truth?” She spoke quietly. Celestia nodded. “I-i did at one point but not now.” Sunset admitted not looking at Celestia to see her reaction. It was then Luna barged into the room. “Dinners ready!” She shouted. Sunset looked at her and smiled, Celestia got lost in her thoughts. what does she mean by that? Not now? Luna grabbed the two from the bed and pulling them to the kitchen. She showed of her work, all the table layed out, vegetarian Lasagne on the plates, salad in the middle, a jug of water sat on the table. Luna smile pridefully. “I think this is the best I’ve done yet.” She said as she made her way to the table. “Wow, Luna you’ve done a wonderful job.” Celestia said as she took a seat at the table. “I know!” She said giddily. “Well, tuck in you two.” She said already eating her food. “It’s actually good.” Said Sunset as she took a mouthful. “At least it isn’t burnt.” “That happened one time!” She scoffed at Sunset. “You have a habit of doing that don’t you sister?” Celestia asked smirking. “Don’t show me up Tia.” She said shoting her sister a look. “You’ve done it more than once?” Sunset asked smirking at Luna. Celestia chuckled. “My dear sister is known for for her odd miss hap in the kitchen. She isn’t allowed to fill in for home economics class anymore after her little accident. Isn’t that right Lulu?” She said looking over to her sister with a big grin on her face. Luna blushed, sinking deeper into her chair. “What happened?” Sunset asked Celestia. Eager to find out. Celestia placed her hand on Luna’s shoulder, “Luna here, got called to stand in one day and turns out they had to bake a cake and somehow Luna managed to catch the oven on fire.” Sunset was in fits of laughter at that. Soon joined by Celestia while Luna pushed her plate away and buried her face between her hands on the table. After the laughter died down, Sunset got herself together. They finished up eating their food. Celestia helped Luna with the dishes and stayed for a bit watching the tv with the two of them. Celestia ended up really enjoying herself. Her and Sunset mostly teased Luna for the rest of the night about things and Celestia told Sunset stories about them as kids. She was glad that Sunset was finally giving her a chance and Sunset started to feel more comfortable around her aswell. The night was good for the both of them. Maybe the two of them could finally start to bond.