Meanwhile, at Luna’s home…
“Alright. Just about finished making the casserole. What else do I need…”
The blue woman was racing around her kitchen while cooking various dishes all at once. Her pink apron was covered in various splatters of food and other drippings.
All while Celestia watched from nearby, wearing a simple T shirt and jeans with her hair done in a ponytail. “Are you sure you don’t want my help? The family dinner is supposed to be a group effort, Lun.”
“No way!” Luna insisted with a fierce pout, “This Christmas is going to be much different than the last. I will make something that won’t make everyone--”
“Furiously shit themselves?” Celestia cut her off with a smug expression, causing Luna to fume even more.
“Hmph! I’ll show you!” she snarled as she turned around to focus her attention on a pot she had on the stove.
“By the way,” Celestia spoke more casually this time, “Are you going to invite Aidon? You’ve known each other for…how long has it been?”
“About six months or so I believe,” Luna replied, “But I’m not so sure. This is a family gathering and he’s…I’m not sure how the rest of our family would react to his presence…”
Celestia’s eyes nearly bulged out of her head, then she raised a brow. “Wait a minute…you haven’t told anyone you’ve found a boyfriend?”
“I-I’ve been so enamored with him and under so much stress lately…” she squealed with her eyes shut, then sighed. “Can’t believe I’ve neglected to inform anyone…”
“Well mom and dad are gonna find out sooner or later,” the sunny sister said with a chuckle, “Mother especially. She’ll be livid that you didn’t let her know.”
“Oh yeah? What about you?” Luna turned the conversation back around. “How’s your little love life going?”
Celestia snickered. “Oh my man and I are doing just fine, thank you. But he’ll be busy during the holidays so I don’t think I’ll invite him.”
“Hm…fair enough. For Aidon at least, I’d like it if I could get him to socialize more. And then…spend some time with him to myself,” she muttered with a small swoon, “I…I just want to make sure I get this right.”
Throughout all of this cooking, something rather vital occurred to Celestia. “Erm…Luna. Have you asked Aidon what sort of food he likes?”
“I have,” Luna replied with a sigh, “And he said he doesn’t have a particular favorite due to the fact that most food hasn’t stood out to him since he arrived here.”
“Yeesh,” Celestia recoiled and gritted her teeth, “Either his taste buds are effectively dead or he’s been tasting the worst food that we have to offer around here.”
“I know! That’s why I’m trying my best to make something that will catch his attention. Our family’s mac and cheese recipe should do it.” Luna proudly went over to the oven and pulled out a massive tray of liquid gold noodles before kicking the oven closed with her foot.
Celestia sniffed the air and gave a satisfied hum as her sister placed the glass tray of mac and cheese down in front of her. “Mmm…smells good, Luna. And yes, it does smell like you remembered the secret ingredient that grandmother used.”
“Alright, good. Now give it a try, Tia,” Luna encouraged her as she scooped out some of the stringy golden goodness to offer her sister in a small bowl.
“Okay…” Celestia took a fork, and tried some of it…then her eyes shot open before she scarfed down the rest in the blink of an eye. “Oh wow. You really nailed it, Luna. I’m guessing you added quite a lot of--”
“Yes I did,” Luna cut her off with a smug expression on her face. “Bet you feel rather silly now, sister.”
Celestia threw up her hands. “Fine. You win. You clearly know what you’re doing. I just hope it’ll be enough to wake Aidon’s body up…” she paused and shot Luna a knowing grin, “...among other things.”
Luna pouted and yelped, “S-stop insinuating suggestions in relation to my love life!” Her face fumed, much to the enjoyment of her cackling elder sister.
“Ah! You’re hilarious! You’d always get like this whenever I mention someone you like,” Celestia snickered with a clap of her hands. “I’m starting to see why you’re both perfect for each other. If you ask me, you should go ahead and spend the entire night with him on Christmas.”
“Are you sure?” Luna asked hesitantly, “I wouldn’t want to abandon our family…”
Celestia scoffed, “Pffft. As long as you spend time with everyone on Christmas Eve, you’ll be fine. When you have someone you love and want to spend time with, it’s only natural and normal to be with them during the holidays. After all, he needs you…you both complete each other, Luna.”
“...You think so?” Luna asked with a tentative blush.
“I know so,” Celestia replied confidently, “Now come on, show me what else you have cooking here.”