“WHAT?!!” the room shook in surprise.
“I know I love surprises, but this surprise is too much.”
“Since when did that happen?!”
“What are ya talkin’ bout princess?”
Luna took a step back as she was taken off guard at the reaction the element bearers had.
“I suppose it was predictable, considering that the portal was extremely unstable. The portal closed the day after Twilight and Celestia crossed.”
Applejack spoke, “Ya mean yer tellin’ us that Twilight and Princess Celestia got stuck in some dimension voodoo.”
“What Applejack meant to say was, why the heck did the portal close?!” Rainbow Dash screamed, a little too close to the moon princess. Luna gave her a look of displeasure.
“Um, Rainbow. She’s right in front of you..” Fluttershy silently whispered.
Rainbow Dash hesitantly backed off.
“Ahem, yes. The portal has closed and has no signs of opening anytime soon. I know you’re all worried about your friend, but as her friends, you have to believe in her.”
“Sorry, your highness, it's just— why not tell us sooner? It has been two weeks since Twilight left for her mission. Why didn't you tell us that something had gone wrong?” Rarity asked politely.
“Indeed. But as you know, Celestia had gone with her. And as a lone matriarch, I have taken over her duties for the time being.” Luna said with spite and a hint of annoyance in her voice. “Celestia’s duties included some paperwork. So much paperwork...” Luna had already a moment of silence to herself. The room went quiet as the princess reminisce about her sister's painful duties.
“My apologies, I have not caught up with modern Equestria all that well. But I am sorry that I did not inform you sooner. All you can do now is wait for her to return.”
Multiple gazes were shot across the room until a voice broke the silence. “We believe in Twilight and we trust that she can complete her mission.” The group nodded in agreement.
“Yeah! Then I can throw her a ‘congrats on saving the world’ party!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed loudly.
“Yes darling, and I can surprise her with a new dress as well!”
“And I can do a private show, just the coolest pony flying around. It will be awesome! Doesn't that sound thrilling?!” Rainbow Dash asked Pinkie.
“Yes! Yes! And no.”
“What?! Why not? You can’t just agree and then disagree right after.” Rainbow said in protest.
“Well… something tells me that she hates the word thrilling.” Pinkie explained.
“Why do ya say that Pinkie? I don’t remember Twilight hating that word before, suppose it is Pinkie sense?” Applejack asked.
“Nope not really, I just know!” Pinkie smiled and proceeded to bounce towards the direction of the castle kitchen. “Imma go look for some cupcakes frosting if you don't mind!”
“Well, I should look after Pinkie before she does anything... permanent.”
The element bearers turned to the door and left. Luna, now alone with her thoughts.
I hope you know what you’re doing sister, please come back safe.
Her thoughts were cut as a pony entered the room. She bowed before speaking up, “Your highness, I got some more paperwork for you to accomplish before sunset.”
Why did I agree to this torture? How do you do this every day Tia?
Luna looked down at the stack of papers she was stuck with for the rest of the day. The first paper read ‘Public Speaking License’. Why do you need something like this to speak? I’m sure free speech was established even before my banishment.
“Ughhhhhhh...” The pain only continues to worsen every time she touches a new piece of paper.