At Twilight’s castle, Twilight was dealing with so much paperwork and friendship reports, and dealing with fan mail. “Ugh! Will this ever end?!” Twilight asked herself in frustration, and slammed her head on the table. “Twilight?! Is everything okay in there?!” Spike asked. “Not so well, Spike. This is just too much for one pony,” Twilight said. “Yeah, I feel ya,” Spike said, comforting the mare. “Twilight! This came in the mail for you!” Starlight said, giving Twilight an envelope. Twilight read it, until she made an exciting grinning smile on her face, “It's from my parents! Spike, Starlight, they won a zeppelin cruise and get to take the whole family!” She then sighed, “I wish I had time to go with them, but there's just too many princess duties I have to take care of.”
“Hmm, well... it wouldn’t be that bad, right?” Starlight asked. Twilight then thought for a moment, “I guess I could use a little time off from being a princess, too,” Twilight said. “Plus... you could at least bring a two guests, including me and a very special someONE along,” Starlight suggested with a smirk. Twilight then gasped about who she meant, “You don’t mean...?!” Starlight nodded with a seductive look. “Oh my gosh! Yes! This is so exciting! Oh, I should get started on packing and making a schedule!” Twilight screamed excitedly and then ran to her bedroom to pack her bags. “I’ll just uhh... hehehehe... go get that special someONE,” Starlight said, as she left the castle to go fetch their guest.
Later on, at the boarding dock at the Zeppelin, Twilight Velvet and Night Light were walking on board. “Oh, gee. I am really looking forward to a relaxing vacation,” Twilight Velvet said. “Watch out. She won't admit it, but when your mother says "relaxing vacation", she means "doing something crazy". Last time, she ended up bungee-jumping over Luna Bay!” Night Light said to Twilight.
“What was that, hon?” Twilight Velvet asked. “Oh, I was, uh, just telling Twilight about my new, uh, bingo strategy book! It's a, heh, real page-turner!” Night Light said, as he winked at Twilight.
“Oh, I can't wait to get on this zeppelin and fly like a Pegasus!” Shining Armor said. “Really? I remember you getting airsick on Admiral Fairweather's Wild Ride at Pony Island,” Twilight said. “Oh, please! I grew out of airsickness a long time ago,” Shining Armor said. As they all got on aboard, they saw Starlight with her suitcases, and another that belonged to somepony else. “Starlight? You’re near already? Wow,” Twilight said, then she walked over to her so she can introduce her to her parents. “Mom, Dad, I’d like you to meet my student, Starlight Glimmer.”
“It’s very nice to meet you, dear,” Twilight Velvet said. “Thanks for inviting me, Mrs. Sparkle,” Starlight said.
Suddenly, there was some feedback on the loudspeaker, until an assertive male voice spoke, “I hope you ponies feel welcomed aboard, because you are!”
“Well, that was an... assertive welcome,” Twilight said. “Twilight, we also brought a special somepony who’s excited to see you all,” Starlight said, until she revealed Thomas. “Oh my gosh! He looks so cute!” Twilight exclaimed, as she saw him wearing a blue pineapple themed Hawaiian shirt over his sports gray long sleeve shirt, and he had his dark blue jeans and sneakers with. “Mrs. Velvet!” Thomas said, reaching his arms out for a hug. “Thomas?! What a nice surprise!” Twilight Velvet replied with a chuckle, as she walked over to the boy and wrapped her foreleg around him for a hug and carefully brought him towards her chest. Thomas then nuzzled with her chest fur for a hug, and then Twilight Velvet nuzzled him back. “How come you never told us you were coming?!” Cadance asked.
“Aunt Starlight invited me,” Thomas said, as Starlight gave him a wink. “But as long as we’re together, that’s fine by me,” Twilight Velvet said, as Thomas was still in her hoof. “Ooh! They’re starting!”
Suddenly, the ropes holding the Zeppelin were untied, and then a mysterious arm activated the finned propellers, and then the Zeppelin took off into the sky so the cruise can start.
Later on, they went to a guest room that was huge for each other, and they got situated. “Guess this is what it's like to be big-time prize winners,” Night Light laughed. “I just wish I could remember what contest we won.”
“Wait. You don't know where this prize came from?” Twilight asked. “When somepony offers you a free vacation, you just sign the paperwork and don't ask questions!” Twilight Velvet replied. “Especially when it means we all get to fly off together. What should we do first?” Night Light asked. “Well, I did categorize the ship's activities and make a schedule organized by each of our interests. Dad, you're easy. Bingo competition right here,” Twilight said. “Oh, I just love how the numbers and letters are organized in their little boxes. It's so satisfying,” Night Light commented, as he looked at the schedule Twilight made.
“Shining Armor, they've got a tiny boat race in a tiny pool here,” Twilight said. Shining Armor was pleased, “Aw, sis. Only you would remember I love tiny things.” Flurry Heart babbled as her father played with her cute chubby cheeks. “And Cadance, there's a Peewee Princess Playtime here that Flurry's gonna love!” Twilight said, as Flurry Heart babbled again, but excitedly about how she’ll get to play with the other foals. Princess Cadance was surprisingly pleased about her sister-in-law’s kindness, “Oh, wonderful!” Twilight Velvet looked at her part in the schedule, “Hmm. This barrel jumping at Neighagra Falls sounds interesting.”
Twilight then placed the schedule on the wall and stuck it with tacks, “Eh. I just want to see you all have a good time. And this works out perfectly, because we have room for the one thing I wanna do! Our ship passes the Frozen North at sunset, which is the only time you can see the astrological phenomenon known as the Northern Stars. It's like the stars are shooting out of the setting sun!” Thomas gazed at the picture, until Twilight realized she forgot about her nephew.
“Thomas? I also didn’t have time to think about what you wanted to do, but if you want, you’re welcome to join some of our activities or watch them,” she said. Thomas nodded, and then received a hug from his Auntie Twilight. “How about if we get situated before we start?” Twilight suggested, and then the rest of the family made agreeable comments, and sat down on separate chairs.
“Attention, cruise ponies! Don't let this zeppelin be a bore! Leave your room and see the tour!” said the male voice in the loudspeaker.
“A tour could be fun,” Cadance said, as they all went outside for the tour. Thomas suddenly got underneath Starlight as he saw so many ponies on the deck. Shining Armor stood up and waved his forelegs out, “I'm flying! I'm—“ Shining Armor groaned and gagged like he was gonna puke, as he face turned green.
Princess Cadance came over, while holding Flurry against her chest, “I'm afraid Flurry may be airsick. Since I know that isn't a problem for you, would you mind taking her below?” Shining Armor grunted and then took Flurry, and zipped somewhere else to puke.
“And on the far right, you can just make out the white tufts of Cloudsdale, where the Wonderbolts come from to perform anyplace, and where the weather factory makes the weather.”
The ponies got interested, and then they took some pictures and made some comments. Thomas was still scared over the anxiety about being around so many ponies, which made him feel uncomfortable. Starlight looked at him, and then she carefully lifted him up and placed him on her back.
“We are now high enough to see all of Canterlot, even the royal tree where Princesses Celestia and Luna rule Equestria throughout the day and night.”
The cruise ponies took more pictures and made exciting comments. “How does he know that?” Twilight asked. “Beats me. Everypony knows Aunt Celestia and Aunt Luna because of their magical talents,” Cadance said. “True. True,” Starlight said. “Oh, we just wanted to say how excited we are to be here!” Raspberry Sorbet said. “Um... yeah. Us, too,” Twilight said. Thomas suddenly felt uncomfortable, but he managed to see some of the places. Suddenly, he felt a pair of darker grayish blue hooves lift him up, and he saw Shining Armor place him on top of his head like he was giving him a piggyback ride on someone’s shoulders. “Hey! I can see the Crystal Empire from here!” Thomas shouted.
”On our route north, we will pass the spires of the Crystal Empire, where the Royal Couple, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and Captain Shining Armor rule with peace, love and harmony.”
“That kind of makes sense but true,” Cadance said. “If he says it like that, then yeah,” Shining Armor said, until Thomas kinda started to fall off. “Shining! I-I’m slipping!” Thomas said. He suddenly fell off and landed into Shining Armor’s hoof. “You okay, bud?” he asked. “Yeah, thanks,” Thomas said, as he gave his uncle a hug. “Who’s in charge of the cruise?”
“Excuse me?! Does anypony know where the cruise announcer is?!” Twilight asked.
The Sparkle family entered the bridge and went to see the captain. Starlight was still holding Thomas in her left foreleg as he buried his face in her chest fur. “Excuse me, sir? Who are you?” Twilight asked.
“You can call Iron Will “Iron Will”!” he said. He was a muscular minotaur with Grayish cobalt blue fur on his upper body and dark grayish cobalt blue fur on his lower body, two gray horns, yellow eyes, a black tie around his neck, and he had a big nose ring on his muzzle. He was also wearing a sailors hat on his head. Twilight remembered that minotaur, “Iron Will?! What are you doing here?!”
“The assertiveness seminar market dried up, so Iron Will started a new career organizing themed vacation packages!” Iron Will explained. “And the theme of this vacation is...” Twilight asked. “A chance for everypony on board for an extremely enjoyable experience for Iron Will’s Getaway of a Lifetime Cruise premiere!” Iron Will said. “Iron Will, I'm not sure it was entirely honest of you to offer this cruise to my family without telling us that ponies bought tickets just to experience some kind of world tour. What’s this got to do with my family anyway?” Twilight asked. “Iron Will outlined all the details of the cruise in the Prize Acceptance and Consent Form that yousigned,” he said. “Uhh... I don’t get it,” Starlight said. “None of these make sense.”
“Well, when somepony offers you a free vacation, who reads the fine print?” Twilight Velvet asked. “Iron Will prides himself on providing a quality vacation experience. But if Twilight Sparkle and her family don’t want it, then you can just enjoy the rest of the vacation and just break the hearts of every princess-loving pony on board!” Iron Will said. “That’s not fair! That’s cheating!” Thomas said. “Who said that?!” Iron Will asked. Thomas suddenly got scared of his yelling and hid underneath his auntie’s chest. “Who let this thing in?” Iron Will asked. “Hey! Go easy on our little one!” Shining Armor said, as he took Thomas and held him against his chest for a hug. Cadance put Flurry in her stroller and then stroked Thomas’s hands with her hoof.
“As much as I want a family vacation, I don't think I could entertain all these cruise ponies. My hooves are pretty full taking care of Flurry Heart,” Cadance said. “And this adorable little colt who we also love.”
“I guess we were just so excited by the idea of a family cruise,” Twilight Velvet said. Thomas suddenly began to cry without making a sound, and then he turned himself around and buried himself against Shining Armor’s chest. “Iron Will, I’ll make you a bargain. If you let us do what activities we want to do, will you let us try to make my nephew have a good time?” Twilight suggested. “Very well, you got yourselves a deal!” Iron Will said. “Now it’s time for Iron Will to reveal the special prize!”
“And what would that be?” Twilight asked. “ATTENTION, CRUISE PONIES ON BOARD! IF ANY OF YOU SIGNED UP, THE SPECIAL PRIZE FOR THIS GETAWAY OF A LIFETIME CRUISE IS... A VIP EXPERIENCE OF THE GETAWAY CRUISE OF A LIFETIME!” Iron Will said over the loudspeaker. “What?! A VIP experience?! That’s the prize?!” Twilight asked. “Correct! The VIP experience includes a chance for extreme enjoyment for all ponies to have!” Iron Will said. “Well, I guess we better get started...” Twilight said, laughing nervously.
“Thomas? Sweetheart, are you okay?” Cadance asked. Thomas turned himself another direction and lied in Shining’s hoof in depression, missing his chance to have his first family vacation.
After lunch, they went to the bingo tables for some bingo time. There was a unicorn mare with glasses and her mane tied in a bun sitting there, as she rolls the cage sphere full of bingo balls, and one of them popped out and she called out the letter and number, “I-19!”
They all put the chips on the number in the section where the letter was. Suddenly, Night Light got it, “BINGO! BINGO!”
“Me too!” said a cruise pony, then they continued chanting, until the game ended and Thomas came in last, until he got bingo last. Thomas raised his hand, and then the mare gave him a gold star medal. Thomas then cried with liquid pride.
“Phew! Just made it! And I'm ready to give you the tiny boat race of your life!“ Twilight said to Shining Armor, as he whinnied excitedly, but got sick again. “Are you okay, Shining?” Thomas asked. “I-I... I’m fine... bud,” he said while gagging. “Are you sure you're not airsick, big brother?” Twilight teased. “No way. How can I be airsick? I'm in the water, so it totally cancels out!” Shining Armor said nauseously said, until he gurgled in his mouth. “I don't think that's how it works. But I'm ready if you are,” Twilight said. “Can I race with you, Aunt Twilight?” Thomas asked. “Of course, sweetie. Climb on!” Twilight said. “Technically, Twilight’s nephew should sit this one out,” Iron Will said, lifting him up from his shirt. “Hey!” Thomas said. “I said I would let him race,” Twilight said, as she placed Thomas on her lap in the paddle boat. “Hmm, very well. May the best win! And no fighting dirty!” Iron Will said. “Starlight Glimmer shall officiate the race!”
“O-Okay,” Starlight said, and then she cleared her throat and then raised the flag up, “On your mark, get set... GO!!” Twilight pedaled as fast as she could, and Thomas cheered for her as he sat on her lap. They then came in first, as Shining Armor was still feeling airsick. “We did it! We did it!” Thomas said, hugging his aunt on the belly. “Yes, sweetheart. We did, “Twilight said, hugging him back.
“Congratulations, racers!” Iron Will said. “Oh, my word, that was exciting! Wasn't it, son?” Twilight Velvet asked, with a short laugh. “Just so everypony knows, I'm getting out of this boat because of how not sick I feel,” Shining Armor said, nauseously. “Aww, that's all right, dear. We'll take you back to the room,” Twilight Velvet said, as she took Shining Armor back to the room. “That was just the first heat! Of ten!” Iron Will said, as his abs popped. “Now, let’s bring on the next racers!”
Come on, sweetheart. Let’s go check on Cadance,” Twilight said as Thomas rode on her back. When they got there, they saw Flurry Heart playing with the other foals, by sharing with them and using her magic safely. “Cadance, I'm so glad you got in the Peewee Playtime!” Twilight said. “Flurry is having a wonderful time,” Cadance said. “That's great. I'm just on my way to take some old-time Appleloosan photos!” Twilight said. “Themed photoshoots are the best, but I never had one,” Thomas said. “And then do some stuff with Thomas before Mom’s barrel photos at Neighagra Falls! I really hope I don't miss that,” Twilight said.
“Twilight, are you sure you don't mind doing all of these princess activities?” Cadance said. “Mind? What? Absolutely not. I mean, you guys are having fun, right?” Twilight said. “Besides, I have to make sure that Thomas is having a good time without Iron Will ruining it for him.”
“You're already being a good aunt, Twilight,” Princess Cadance said. “Honestly, as long as I get to see the Northern Stars tonight with everypony, I'll be happy. But right now, I gotta go take some pictures. See you later!” Twilight said, as she and Thomas trotted off to the photo booth. “Why don’t you play and make a princess friend?” Sun Cloche asked her baby, as the mother’s gathered their babies around Flurry. Suddenly, she was lifted up magically and held by her mother. “Uh... I am so sorry, everypony, but it looks like Flurry needs her nap,” Cadance said, as she walked away with a soft sigh.
“Mom! I’m here!” Twilight said. “Glad you made it, Twilight!” Twilight Velvet said. “Starlight, could you watch over Thomas?” Twilight asked. “Sure,” Starlight said, as she gently lifted up Thomas and held him in one of her hooves. “Ready when you are, Mom!” Twilight said. “Okay, let’s go!” Twilight Velvet said, and then they went to do their barrel ride during each wait, and then each goat pushed one of them each over the wooden board and over the waterfall, until they came back in the barrels all wet from the water.
Twilight Velvet gasped excitedly. “Neighagra Falls was amazing! The endless open air, the water in my mane! Oh! The small confines of the barrel!” Twilight Velvet said excitedly. “You said it! I’ve never had that experience so much as you would have!” Twilight said. Night Light chuckled, “Another relaxing vacation in the books, hon.” He gave his wife a kiss on the cheek.
“Thank you so much, Mom! This VIP experience is just what we needed!” Twilight said. “Oh, honey, I know you're excited, but we’ve managed to wait for you sooner. Maybe we should take a break before dinner,” Twilight Velvet said. “Relax! You know how much I love joyous moments!”
“I just don't want you to forget. It's your vacation, too,” Twilight Velvet said. “How can I when it's a totally successful vacation?” Twilight asked. “All right. Well, uh, we can't wait to see those Northern Stars after dinner!” Night Light said. “Excuse me? Is this your child?” asked a sailor pony, who was bringing Thomas over, all wet from the water and standing next to a lifeguard pony. “Thomas? Oh, no. What happened to you?” Twilight asked in worry, as Twilight Velvet held him against her chest to keep him warm under the towel. “I fell in,” Thomas whimpered. “I tried to swim, but I thought I was gonna die!”
“Aww, shhhhh... There, there, dearie. It’s going to be okay now,” Twilight Velvet said, before she kissed him on the forehead. “Come on, let’s go get him cleaned up and ready for dinner before the Northern Stars,” Twilight said. “Attention, cruise ponies! At sundown, we’ll be experiencing the Northern Stars, so be ready!” Iron Will said over the loudspeaker.
Back at the room, Twilight Velvet washed and dried Thomas’s clothes so he can put them back on while Twilight helped him with his bath. After he was washed and dried, Twilight brought Thomas back out so he can put his clothes back on in the dressing room. When he came out, he sat down with Starlight as she placed him on her lap. “Is that better, dearie?” Twilight Velvet asked sweetly. “Mmhmm. I guess so,” Thomas said with a soft whimper. “It’s okay, honey. It was just an accident,” Starlight said, as she gave him a kiss on the forehead and continued to stroke his shoulders.
“Come on, sweetheart. Let’s go get some dinner, and we can watch the Northern Stars together,” Twilight Velvet said, and then they got up and went to a small restaurant in the Zeppelin. Thomas ordered a pasta salad he likes, and a glass of water with it. They all ordered salads, but Cadance and Twilight ordered pasta primavera. Flurry got herself some mashed hay potatoes with steamed peas on the side.
When they were finished, they went outside and watched the Northern Stars. “Iron Will is hoping you’re enjoying the festivities?” he asked. Twilight nervously laughed, “Yep, sure am!”
“Well, Iron Will has made one part of the Northern Stars experience just for all of you! A chance to have an extreme view of the Northern Stars!” Iron Will said. “Actually, I’d like to enjoy them with my family peacefully, thank you,” Twilight said, as she and Thomas went over to their folks. “Hmph! Very well,” Iron Will said, as he walked away.
“Ah! There you are!” Twilight Velvet said. “I know!” Twilight said, then sat down on her haunches, and then she took Thomas and sat him down on her lap. “Are you ready to see the Northern Stars, honey?”
“Yeah. I kinda like a calm vacation better, because peaceful happiness makes me happy more,” Thomas said. “And that’s why we’re doing this your way,” Twilight said. “Oh! Here they come!” Twilight Velvet said. Suddenly, the Northern Stars appeared and zoomed through the sky in a beautiful shower of comets. The ponies gazed in awe, and then made enjoyable calm comments. “They’re so pretty!” Thomas said, and then he saw Twilight make a wish. “What’d you wish for, honey?” Twilight Velvet asked. “That I would like to spend the rest of the cruise relaxing with my family,” Twilight said. “But that’s what we’re doing,” Cadance said. “I know, and I’m so glad we’ve got to take this VIP experience to a minimum!”
“Hey, let’s go get some ice cream!” Starlight said. And they all stood up and went to the ice cream stand and got themselves some ice cream cones.
When Twilight was about to give one to Shining Armor, he got airsick again, so she decided to let Flurry Heart have it, as the cute baby alicorn giggled as she adorably stuffed her mouth on it. The entire Sparkle family laughed at how adorable it was.
“Thanks for bringing me, Aunt Twilight. This was fun to hang out with your family,” Thomas said. “You don’t need to thank me, sweetheart. I just want you to have a nice vacation with me,” Twilight said. “And I’m glad I was lucky enough to come along in case you needed a foalsitter for Thomas,” Starlight said. “I know, Starlight. You’re a really good friend,” Twilight said.
“But why did you win the VIP experience if you wanted peace and quiet?” Thomas asked. “I only made that deal with Iron Will to keep the cruise going so everypony can be happy, and get a chance to spend some time with all of you, my family, my student, and my nephew,” Twilight said. “But what about what you wanted?” Cadance asked. “I only want Thomas to be happy, because he has a big sensitive heart. Do you remember when he told us about his heartbreak from his loneliness from the orphanage?” Twilight asked. “It almost sounded like he’s never been on a cruise before, so Starlight made a suggestion about bringing Thomas along, and for him to have fun.”
“We know what you had to do,” Cadance said wrapping, her wing around her. “But sometimes being a good aunt, and spending time with your family and your friends is a choice for a big responsibility on what you want what’s best. You have those traits, especially for a princess.”
“How do you know, Princess Cadance?” Thomas asked. “Well, sweetie. When I was pregnant with Flurry Heart a while back, the line was pretty easier for me. You will always have obligations as a pony or an nephew to somepony you love, including a mother, but you also have an obligation to yourself,” Cadance explained. “You’re right. I need we may need to set up some boundaries, because this VIP experience wasn’t too exciting,” Twilight said. “So, I think we all deserve a relaxing experience with each other,” Twilight said.
“Not enjoying the VIP experience, Iron Will has heard?! Well, we can fix all of that!” Iron Will said. ”Attention, cruise ponies! If it's your dream, come to the deck for ice cream! And feel free to get in line if you want the princesses to sign an autograph or get a picture!” The cruise ponies all appeared for ice cream excitedly and had autograph books and their camera with them. “No! Leave my aunt alone, you big bully!” Thomas shouted. “What you say to Iron Will, little rugrat?!” Iron Will asked angrily, until Thomas hid underneath Starlight and stood behind her legs.
“It's okay, everypony,” Twilight said, as she took the microphone from Iron Will and placed it on her ear, then spoke up after clearing her throat. “First, I want to thank all of you for coming. It means a lot that you'd spend your hard-earned bits just to be with us. But I honestly came on this cruise to take some time off from being a princess and enjoy some time with my nephew, Thomas.” They all made awwww about how cute he looked. “I'm just a pony, too, after all. And my nephew’s like 6 years old. But even though I want everypony here to be happy, I'd really like to spend the rest of the cruise relaxing with my family, especially my nephew. But you’re welcome to say hello to me or Cadance or visit us for an autograph anytime you have some free time during your stay. I also invited Thomas so he can have a chance for his first cruise, since he never had one in his life, because he was an orphan before Fluttershy adopted him and healed his broken-heart. And if you want, I’d like to allow Thomas to enjoy this cruise with me and my family, and be happy.”
Thomas then hugged his aunt as she held him on one hoof and let him rest against her chest. “Of course, Princess Twilight! Anything for you and your nephew!” Sunny Side said. “But I don’t get it. Why was this trip advertised as a Getaway for a Lifetime cruise if you just wanted to get away and have peace and quiet?” Sun Cloche asked. The cruise ponies and Twilight looked at Iron Will whistling like he did something bad, so he explained everything, “Iron Will’s Getaway for a Lifetime Cruise, including VIP experience makes no guarantee as to participation of actual princesses, celebrities or delegates! No refunds, whatsoever!”
“What?! You made up a scam VIP experience with my sister-in-law and our family, including this little sweetheart?” Cadance asked, as she took Thomas from Twilight and held him against her chest. “And you lied to everypony on board that this VIP experience was to have a good time, but with unsafe extremism your way?!” Twilight asked. “Iron Will doesn’t know what you’re talking about!” he lied nervously.
“I would think the same thing,” said a royal elegant voice. It was Princess Celestia, and two guards stood next to her. “Princess Celestia!” Thomas said, and he jumped off Cadance to give Celestia a hug on her foreleg, until she lifted him up and hugged him against her chest. “I got your letter, sweetheart. Is this con-artist minotaur bothering you and your family, Twilight?” she asked. Twilight nodded, then spoke to Iron Will with an angry tone. “Iron Will, for crimes of false advertising and various con-acts throughout Equestria, you are under arrest.”
“Seize him,” Princess Celestia said, as the guards took Iron Will to her carriage on the other side of the deck. “As Princess of Equestria, I hereby announce this cruise to be free for all!” Twilight said, and then the cruise ponies cheered.
Later on, Twilight and her folks went back to the room for the night. “There's still plenty of activities to do tomorrow. We pass Fillydelphia on the way back. I could give Flurry Heart a quick history tour,” Twilight said, as she and Cadance walked over to her folks in the living room. “That's very thoughtful,” Cadance said, as their folks agreed. “Shhhhhh! You’re gonna wake him up,” Starlight said in a soft voice, and she was wearing her purple and green plaid robe and slippers from the Crystal Empire. “Why are you whispering?” Twilight asked. “Because a certain someone’s trying to get some sleep,” Starlight explained, as she revealed Thomas, who was being all snug and warm in her hugging hooves and sitting on her lap by curling, and wearing his white pajama set while wrapped in his blanket.
“Aww, it looks like it’s time he was in bed,” Twilight Velvet said. “Aunt Twilight?” Thomas asked with a sleepy and raspy voice. “Yes, sweetheart?” Twilight asked. “This was... the best... the best fam... family vacation ever...” Thomas said, as he finally fell asleep in Starlight’s hooves. “I’ll go take him to bed with me. I’ll see you guys in the morning,” Starlight said, as she took Thomas to her guest room for bedtime. “Now this is what I call a family vacation,” Twilight said, and they continued to enjoy the vacation so on and so forth.
