Celestia’s POV:
The moon shimmered overhead, Celestia was still awake at this dawning hour of the night. The sun princess had a lot on her mind tonight, she just couldn't shake whatever she was thinking about from her thoughts. She groans, not really wanting to get up from her comfortable position in bed, but if it will help her take her mind off of this then she will be more than happy to oblige.
She sighs. “Maybe a glass of water would help.” She thought to herself. Celestia gets up, making her way down the long hallway. Silence fills the void, the only sound was her hooves making contact with the title floor. As well as her thoughts.
Why was she even thinking about this mess in the first place? Celestia shook her head as she groggily made her way to the kitchen sink. Once she reaches the kitchen, she uses her magic aura to let the cool running water flow from the faucet. She then levitates the glass to her lips.
“Sister,” Luna’s calming voice startled Celestia. Celestia slightly jumped. She turned around to see that it was her younger sister. She forgot that Luna normally stays up a little late even after her duties were done for the night.
“What are you doing up this late?” Luna wonders. Celestia sighs sitting her cup down on a nearby table. “I can't sleep.” She said.
Luna stays silent for a moment. “Well, is there something troubling you?” Luna asks, a concerned look was displayed on her face. The only light that was coming from the kitchen window was Luna’s bright white moon. Celestia sighs. “I-I’m not sure… here lately I haven't been able to eat, sleep or even think straight-”
“Ooo,” Luna swoons. Luna then, goes into a child-like singing voice. “Tia’s in love, Tia's in love.”
Celestia looks at her sister her eyes narrowed slightly. “So, who's the lucky stallion.” Luna asks, still happy for her sister, however Celestia felt slightly uncomfortable saying his name.
Celestia stays quiet for a moment. “What? I'm not going to judge you.” Luna said. “So come on, tell me.” Luna begs, her sister.
Celestia bit the inside of her cheek, she then sighs. “It's… Discord.” Luna's joyful grin falters. “Wait…. What?” Luna said, her tone slightly monotonous.
“I thought you said you wasn't going to judge?!” Celestia asks. “I-I'm not, it's just-” Luna pauses thinking of how to rephrase this to her sister. “Sister, you know Discord is married to Twilight. Their wedding was five years ago, are you still not over it?” Luna wonders.
Celestia thought for a moment. “Well of course not!” She snaps. Luna flinches a bit from Celestia's sudden reaction. “Sorry Luna, it's just when I saw Twilight and Discord at the schoolhouse yesterday to drop off their daughter. I just could not help, but feel I don't know how to describe it really-”
“Jealous?” Luna wonders.
“You could say that. I just imagine one day having my own family with him. ” Celestia said. “ Besides, we have had more history with Discord than Twilight has. Luna, you and I both know that! Why do I always have to be the one who is unhappy?” Celestia stomps her hoof to the ground.
“I never should have reintroduced those two at The Grand Galloping Gala that we had three years ago. Maybe things would have been different now.” Celestia clenched her teeth, tears pricks at the corner of her eyes.
“Tia, you can't go back in time and change what's already been done now. All you can do is move on.” Luna explains.
“I know, It's just-” Celestia sighs, she levitates the glass of water to her lips before sitting it back down. “when both Discord and I were just little kids, we did everything together we were practically inseparable.”
***
Castle Of The Two Sister 1000 B.C.R (Before Celestia Ruled)
The small garden of The Castle Of The Two Sisters, the garden was accompanied by two small fillies. One with light blue short mane and the other was a bit taller than her, but she had a light pink mane and white coat. Their names were Celestia and Luna.
Both of the filly's giggle as they were playing Hide-and-seek. “Okay, Luna it's your turn to seek.” A young Celestia said.
“But, I always have to find you.” Wines a Young Luna.
“Hey it's not my fault I'm so good at hiding.” Celestia, sticks out her tongue.
Luna rolls her eyes, huffing. “Fine, but after this it's my turn to hide. Got it?” Luna said.
Celestia nods and wonders off for a hiding place.
“One… Two…. Five….” Luna said, trying her best to count.
Celestia wonders off on the other side of the garden. She hides in one of the sculptured bushes. “She'll never find me here.” Mumbles Celestia, mostly to herself.
“Ready or not here I come!” Announces Luna.
Celestia stays quiet for the next thirty-five minutes. The only sound she could hear was her own breathing. “How long does it take her to find me?” Wonders Celestia.
“Your telling me.” Said another voice.
Celestia eyes widen. “Wh-Who’s there?” Calls out Celestia.
“It's just me.” Me said. Then a pair of tiny glowing yellow eyes with red iris appear.
Celestia screams and stumbles out of her hiding place.
“Found you!” Luna announced, once she spotted her sister. Celestia however was as white as a ghost. “Sister, are you okay?” She wonders.
“T-There’s somepony in there.” Celestia points a shaking hoof over to the bush that she was just hiding in.
“What are you talking about? There's nopony there.” Luna said, waving her small hoof at the bush.
“Actually, yes there is.” Said the same voice again, this time it appeared out of hiding.
This time it was Luna's turn to scream. “I'm not going to hurt you, I promise!” Said the tiny creature. “Look what I can do.” The tiny creature snaps his claws as a small pink thundercloud appears, raining chocolate milk rain. He then made a glass appear for himself, filling it up. “Care for some chocolate milk?” He offers.
The girls shook their heads, still clearly shocked at his rather unusual appearance. “Who are you?” Celestia wonders.
“What are you? And what's your name?” Luna wonders.
The tiny creature laughed slightly at the two sisters' curiosity. “My name's Discord and I'm a draconequus.” He beams. “And who may you two be?” He wonders.
“Well I'm Luna and this is my sister Celestia. One day we are going to rule Equestria.” Luna brags.
“So, you are Princesses?” Discord wonders. Celestia nods.
(Voice over) “I'm taking it that this backstory is going to take awhile?” Luna wonders.
“Yep.” Celestia said.
“Want some cake while you tell the rest of it?” Luna wonders.
“Eh sure.” Celestia mutters.
(Back to the backstory)
“So where are you from?” Celestia wonders.
“Well I came from the caves up in the Northern mountain.” Discord explains.
“Where's your mommy and daddy?” Luna wonders.
“Luna, that's a bit too nosey even for me.” Celestia scolded her younger sibling.
“It's okay really, and they left…. I'm honestly not sure where they are.” Discord mumbles.
“Awe that's so sad.” Luna said, her eyes watering slightly.
“Hey, I have an idea! You can live with us!” Beams Celestia.
“Are you sure that's a good idea?” Wonders Luna.
“Shh, Luna be nice.” Mutters Celestia.
(Voice Over)
“Over the years, as we grew up. We became close like two inseparable best friends. He was there for me when no one else was, even when you were banished to the moon.” Celestia explains.
“Sister I don’t think I want to relive that moment of being banished to the moon.” Luna said, her tone blunt.
Celestia sighs. “Fine. Oh! There was also the Gala.”
“Wait… what happened at the gala?” Luna asked, slightly confused.
“You were there, remember?” Celestia said, her tone blunt.
“Um… no.” Luna said, her voice leaking sarcasm.
***
Gala Night, 2015
Celestia and Twilight watched as the guests came into the gala and enjoyed its festivities the night had to offer.
“I must say, it's been very nice having you take over some of the planning responsibilities for this year's Gala.” Celestia said, smiling at her former equal.
Twilight smiles back. “Anything I can do to make it easier on you.” She said, looking out at the sea of ponies.
“Thank you, Twilight. I am quite looking forward to just enjoying the Gala for once.” Celestia said breathing a sigh of relief as a horn from one of the guards from the gala sounded off making Twilight and Celestia look straight ahead.
“Announcing the spirit of chaos, Discord!” The guard announced.
“What is he doing here? He didn't come here to wreck chaos at the gala did he?” Twilight thought.
She looks at her former mentor. “I'll take care of this.” She said quickly, flying over to Discord.
“What are you doing here?” Twilight asked her voice lowered in a whisper.
“Why, I just happen to come to enjoy the Gala Princess, can I not?” Discord asked.
“W-well yeah but…” Twilight sighs, looking back at her mentor who smiles and waves at her, before snapping her attention back to Discord.
“This night is extremely important to me, Discord.” Twilight said, before baring her teeth. “Don’t do anything chaos worthy to ruin my evening.”
“Yes, yes, yes, of course. I promise I’ll be on my best behavior Princess.” Discord said, before walking away.
This made Twilight have a light blush on her cheeks before returning to Celestia's side, her composure back to its former self.
“Sorry about that.” Twilight said looking out at the ponies who were enjoying their evening. Twilight only wishes she was doing the same with her friends, but she did promise Celestia that she would help her with this year's Gala.
Celestia notices Twilight’s bothered expression on her face. “You know? Why don’t you go and have fun with your friends? I can handle the meet and greet tonight.” Celestia said, giving her a warm smile.
Twilight looks at her slightly grateful but also confused. “Are you sure Princess?”
“Sure! Go have fun! I don’t want you to be bored tonight by just staying here and helping me out. Now go on.” She said, giving her a soft smile.
***
Outside the guards were getting tickets from the Gala goers.
“Ticket please.” The guard said.
The pony just walked right past, but the guard put a hoof to her chest. “I’m sorry ma’am, but we can’t let you in without a ticket.” He said.
“What do you mean by “a ticket”? I am the Princess of the Night. I don’t believe I need a ticket to these sorts of events my sister always host.” Luna explains.
The guard scoffs. “Sure you are and I’m the Governor of Fillydelphia.” He said, his tone sarcastic.
Luna narrows her eyes, slightly pissed. “A pony goes out once in her lifetime to a party and now she isn’t even recognized?!” She, mutters sarcastically to herself.
Luna sighs. “Look if you don’t let me through I will gladly let Nightmare Moon in on this.”
“As if you know her? She’s been gone moons ago.” The guard said.
“Oh is she now?” Nightmare Moon said.
The guards' eyes remained expressionless.
“For the love of me! Never mind!” Luna said, who was still in her Nightmare form.
“I’ll just find another way in.” Luna mutters.
Luna flies off and to the back of the castle. “I knew this tunnel beneath the castle would come in handy one day! However, I can’t believe this is how I’m needing to get into my own castle.” Luna mumbles.
Luna walks through the tunnels which were paroled by a few of the royal guards, their eyes widened when they locked eyes with Luna, who forgot to de transform from Nightmare Moon.
“N-Nightmare Moon.” The guard said, his tone shaky.
Luna's eyes widened. “Crap I forgot about this form.” She de-transform from her nightmare half.
The guard looks at her with widened eyes. “P-Princess Luna?!”
“I’m so sorry, your highness! I didn’t recognize you! It’s just you don’t exactly come to these events that your sister hosts. W-why did you not go into the castle by the front gates?”
“It’s a long story.” Luna mumbles.
“Well p-please enjoy the Gala your highness.” The guard said, still slightly shaken from fear.
Luna rolls her eyes before continuing onward.
***
Celestia watches as everyone was enjoying their night she even giggles as she saw Discord pull a small prank or two.
“You look beautiful tonight sister.” Luna said, she was all dolled up in her Gala attire.
But her mane was a tad disarrayed and messy as her dress had cobwebs on it.
“Luna you're here? But I thought you didn’t like coming to these sorts of events.” Celestia wonders.
“Hey it never hurts to have fun every once in a while, besides the Gala only happens once a year and I finally have a chance to enjoy it with the ponies I care about.” Luna said, giving her sister a soft smile.
Celestia's eyes widen at her sister’s rugged appearance. “Um… what happened to you?”
Luna and Celestia stare at each other for a bit. “........ OH YOU TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED! WHAT DID HAPPEN DEAR SISTER!?”
“Luna ... calm down.” Celestia said.
“No! I wasted ten minutes arguing with the guard outside which by the way you need to fire. All because he couldn’t recognize me.” Luna said.
“Well Luna you don’t really get out much….” Celestia mumbles.
Luna narrows her eyes. “All because I wanted to party so I got to party alright! With the bats, spiders and eventually got here!!!” Luna rants.
“Wha-“ Celestia questions.
Luna’s teeth bared. “Don’t ask.” She said as she was cleaning herself up, removing the cobwebs from her dress and redoing her mane into its original style.
“Seriously though, you need to fire that guard and lower his paycheck... Taxes are high enough here.” Luna said her tone was blunt.
Celestia giggles lightly as Luna looks out at the guests that attend tonight’s glorious event.
She spots Discord talking with Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Tree Hugger Rarity and Applejack along with the CMC.
“Wait you mean Discord is here?” Luna questions slightly confused.
“Yeah, Besides can you imagine how dull it would have been if I hadn't invited Discord?” Celestia mutters to herself.
“Sister, this has a bad idea written all over it.” Luna scolds.
“What? He’s just a friend.” Celestia said, her tone nonchalant.
“A ''friend” ? Friends don’t invite friends to the Gala Tia.” Luna said, arching her eyebrows.
“Oh Lulu, you’ll understand one day when you actually have a love life right now this is why you don’t have one…” Celestia said.
Luna glares at her. “Yeah? Then why is he mingling with Twilight over there.” Luna said, looking at Discord and Twilight who were laughing with each other.
“ALRIGHT EVERYPONY IT IS TIME TO CELEBRATE THIS YEARS GALA!” Celestia announced.
“But-” Luna states, but the ponies cheering and whistling interrupts her sentence.
“Luna you should go and enjoy the Gala as well. I think we both deserve a break tonight.” Celestia said, descending the stairs.
“I will join you in a few, sister. I think I’ll just stay here and observe the party.” Luna said.
Celestia shugs. “Suit yourself. I’m going to go greet the guest on the dance floor.” She said, before walking away.
***
“Twilight? Would you like to dance?” Discord asked.
“Oh! I’m not much of a dancer. My friends can definitely vouch for that.” Twilight said, lightly giggling.
“You can definitely say that again.” Fluttershy said, lightly giggling.
“Yeah! Her dancing looks like a dying chicken crossed with a possessed dog.” Rainbow Dash snorts.
“Okay? Don’t you have dates or something?” Twilight asked.
“Hey, it’s fine, we can stay here and just talk if you would prefer that instead.” Discord said, softly smiling at her.
Twilight smiles. “You know? I am surprised you were able to keep your chaos under control tonight.” Twilight said.
“You said this event was important to you. I didn’t want to wreck your evening.” Discord explains.
“Adorable…” Rarity said, lightly swooning at the two.
“We’re just friends, nothing else.” Twilight said.
“Friends don’t look at friends like the way you two have been all night Twi.” Applejack said.
Twilight lightly blushed while her friends giggled.
They didn’t know Celestia was behind Twilight.
“Excuse me Twilight? Do you mind if I borrow Discord for a few? I have to ask him if he can help with an event for the Gala tonight.” Celestia asked.
“Oh, um sure.” Twilight said, slightly confused.
The two walked away leaving Twilight to talk with her friends.
***
Voice over
“Why did you do that Tia?” Luna asked
“Shut It Luna I’m trying to tell a dramatic love triangle story.” Celestia explains.
***
“So what is this event you need help with exactly Princess.” Discord asked, following the Princess down the hall.
“Oh it’s out here on the balcony and in the gardens.” Celestia said.
“You know you clean up rather nicely for a creature of chaos ya know?” Celestia said, making small talk.
“Oh Tia! You baffle me.” He chuckles. “You look beautiful tonight as well. So what chaos do you need me to cause tonight to make this event more festive?” Discord asked.
Celestia opens the door to the balcony. “Oh you’ll see.” She said, before closing the door behind her.
He notices that the balcony and garden was already festive. “Wait the garden is already decorated. Celestia what is this about?”
“Discord, I have been meaning to tell you something, something I never told you the moment we met…” she started.
***
Luna watches the party goers, but she doesn't see her sister. “Wait? Where’s Tia?” Luna wonders.
She descends down a flight of stairs and walks amongst the party goers. “Wonderful gala your highness.” One of them said, bowing to her.
“Thank you now if you’ll excuse me I’m actually looking for somepony.” Luna said, she notices Twilight and her friends laughing.
“Twilight? Sorry for interrupting you having fun with your friends, but have you seen my sister?” Luna asked.
“Uh yeah. She needed Discord help with an event for the Gala…” Rainbow Dash explains.
“Do you know where they are at?” Luna asked.
“No clue, Princess.” Fluttershy said.
“Okay thank you.” Luna said, before walking off.
An idea strikes. “I think I have a good idea where they could be.” Luna thought to herself.
***
“What is it, Celestia?” Discord asked.
“Um… would you like something to drink?” Celestia asked, mentally kicking herself for asking something stupid.
“Wha-“ Discord said, slightly confused.
“That’s not what I meant to say what I mean is…” Celestia sighs.
Luna spots the two out on the balcony. “Bingo.” She mutters to herself.
She then teleported herself into some nearby bushes, listening.
“Discord, I've been meaning to t-tell you something... “ Celestia said.
Celestia leans in about to give Discord a kiss, at first he was reluctant to remember he was at the Gala with someone: Twilight.
“Oh hell no!” Luna shouts.
This broke them apart.
“Luna!” Celestia scolds.
Luna then teleports between the two. “Don’t you Luna me! What was that?! Oh look at me, I'm Celestia, I smile and wave at pony politicians, I raise the sun with all my glory, and I cheated with Discord from my prize pupil on my almost!” Luna said, her tone strict.
“Luna! You had no business-“ Celestia said.
“Oh did I sister?! Last time I checked I didn’t know it was a sin to spy on somepony you cared about which from the looks of it you didn’t!” Luna shouts.
Discord watches the two back and forth with popcorn, Luna smacks the popcorn out of his hands. “Oh don’t think you're off the hook too!” Luna seethed.
As if Luna’s outburst made him snap back into reality. “Your sister is right Celestia! What we are doing is wrong. This isn’t right what we are doing Twilight is our friend and…. I can’t do that to a friend. Let’s just go back inside and enjoy the Gala as friends.” Discord said, making the popcorn disappear.
Celestia sighes slightly pissed that Luna ruined their moment. “Y-your right let's go.” Celestia said, turning back to go inside.
“You know I think I’m gonna stay out here for a bit and do some reflecting.” Discord said, looking at the sky.
“Yeah you do that. I have guests to finish greeting anyways.” Celestia said, turning back to go inside.
***
“Princess Celestia, where's Discord? The Gala is almost over.” Twilight said.
“Oh, he went out for some air, by the balcony.” Celestia explains.
“Is he ok?” Twilight wonders.
“Yeah, he’ll be fine. How are you enjoying the Gala?” Celestia asked, trying to make small talk.
“Nice acting, sis…” Luna mutters loud enough for Celestia to hear.
“Don’t you have guests to greet yourself?” Celestia wonders, her eyes narrowed at Luna.
“Too stuffy for my-“ Luna said, but Discord cut her off.
“Oh Twilight dear it's good to see you!” Discord said his tone was cheerful.
“Oh, Discord where have you been?” Twilight wonders. “Celestia said you were out on the balcony.”
“About to kiss my sister…” Luna coughs.
Twilight looks at Discord in shock. “WHAT!?” She asked.
“Luna, you imbecile!” Celestia said, her teeth bared.
“Well it’s true! Besides you were planning on keeping it like it’s some major secret from her! She deserves to know the truth and if you ask me they should have given me the element of Honesty.” Luna explains.
Twilight backs away her magic aura fumbling with the door handle she had to get out of there now.
“Oh sugar plum it's not what you think!” Discord calls out after her.
Celestia looks at Luna. “Out of all the things I want you to keep, of all the things I've let you do, you ungrateful pony…” She said.
“Ungrateful? Ungrateful! At Least I don’t lie to my friends! You basically ruined your dearest former students' life. Who's the ungrateful pony now?” Luna asked, her teeth bared.
“Dunno bout y’all but, she is spitting straight facts.” Applejack said, eating some food from the desert table.
***
Twilight runs down the hallway with tears in her eyes.
She just wanted to go home.
“Twilight! Twilight! Wait!” Discord calls out, he grabs Twilight by the hoof spinning her to face him.
“What was that back there? You came to the Gala alone, meet with me and then-“ Twilight said, but Discord lightly kisses her.
“I know. Twilight I didn’t mean to make you feel the way I did. I honestly thought Celestia needed help with a few of the Gala preparations.” Discord said.
“Honest?” Twilight asked.
“Fully! I mean if I wasn’t do you believe I wouldn’t be outside the Gala chasing you down to make sure you’re okay? The old me wouldn’t have done that.” Discord said.
Twilight lightly scoffs. “Applejack is right…. this... what we are doing isn’t a “just friends” thing. Is it? I mean Friends don’t kiss friends especially…. like that.” Twilight said lightly blushing.
“Besides Tia and I agreed to just be friends nothing more… nothing less! Ugh! I don’t know why but I seem to care for you as more than just friends it seems. It’s like I can envision our future together— one day maybe. You mean more to me than all the chaos in Equestria Twilight Sparkle. I didn’t realize that until now- or well til Luna knocked some sense into me. Besides I couldn’t bear to hurt you and I can’t do that to a friend. ” Discord said lightly chuckling.
Twilight remained silent, her eyebrows arched.
“Okay more than a friend. What Celestia said and almost did on that balcony means very little to me at the moment all that matters is you. So what do you say? Want to head back inside and finish off the evening with a slow song or food if you prefer.” Discord said.
Twilight softly giggles. “I would like that.” She softly mutters.
***
(Back to present)
“Why didn’t you tell him sooner?” Wonders Luna, placing her plate in the sink.
Celestia sighs. “Never got the chance to. After I witnessed Discord walking back into the Gala with Twilight I just gave up.” Celestia places her fork in her cake.
“I wish things were different. I wish I told him while I had the chance too.” Celestia mutters.
Luna sighed and walked over to her sister. “Well, If you ask me it is both of your faults. You both had miss opportunities.” Luna said.
“More like you wrecked the moment.” Celestia chided.
“I wrecked the moment? I was just saving Twilight's reputation. Sorry if i cared back then. Besides don’t go pointing hooves at anypony who tries to save others Tia, it's not healthy.” Luna said.
“Whatever, What we had was a fillyhood crush that seem to have resolved and resurfaced at the Gala. It’s like it’s came back to haunt me.” Celestia explains.
“Well for those feelings to resurface and you reminiscing about it now obviously mean something to you.” Mutters Luna.
Celestia sighs. “It's in the past. What's done is done now and nothing can be changed.” She said.
Luna stays silent for a moment. “Besides it's not like he still feels the same way.” Celestia mutters.
Luna thought for a moment. “Hey, you never know how somepony feels about you if you ask. And you can’t do anything about it now.” Luna said, nonchalantly.
“... or can I...” Celestia beams.
“Tia… don’t! Sister, I-I was just joking, you're not seriously going to ask him?! Besides Discord and Twilight are hardly ever away from each other.” Luna explains, warning her sister.
“I'm sure she will have something important to go here to in the next few weeks.” Celestia said, her tone nonchalant.
Luna rolls her eyes. “Well, I'm going to bed. Goodnight.” She said, yawning.
Celestia in return yawns. “Same. Goodnight sister.” She watched as Luna heads back into her bed chambers.
Celestia then turns back to her attention to the dirty plates that her and Luna had. She quickly washes the two before, heading to bed, but before she heads to bed she makes a quick stop to the throne room.
She gazes upon her throne, thinking to herself.
One day.