Powdered Snow Falls Softly

by libertydude


Confession

Luna didn’t initially know what to make of her sister and Pinkie Pie appearing in the middle of her living room, disheveled and dotted with snow. She was right in the middle of Level 37 of Gallopga, but something in the way both of them looked at her killed any annoyance she would’ve had any other day. A deep melancholy seemed to fill their entire being. A feeling she knew and understood.

They sat down in the other chairs around her. Celestia began to tell the story of the past few hours. Pinkie said nothing, only nodding along as if to confirm the story. Luna likewise remained silent. Her eyes never left her sister.

Everything, from the Powder Cookies to Kalamandra to the Reverse Room, spilled out of Celestia. A million details Luna never would have thought Celestia could remember in all that happened. Stories from over a millennia ago intermixing with the present. Apologies for gifts that would never be given and memories never re-experienced.

Then the story was all over. Celestia rested her face in both of her hooves, not to hide tears but to lessen the burden that seemed to weigh her whole existence down. Pinkie lounged back in her chair and stared up at the ceiling. Luna remained unmoving.

Then, without a word, she got up and embraced Celestia. A look of shock filled Celestia’s face, then she returned the hug.

“Celly, I do not require Powder Cookies to have a delightful Winter Solstice,” Luna said. “Having you by my side is enough.”

Tears filled Celestia’s face. “Yes, but it would’ve been nice to-“

“No buts, Sister,” Luna said softly, but firmly. “Yes, it would’ve been grand to have Powder Cookies again, but it was grand enough having them all those years ago. Those memories have never faded from my mind. They are enough.” She pushed herself back and looked deep into her sister’s eyes. “I want to spend this Winter Wonderday making new memories with you.”

Celestia nodded, tears streaking down her face. Pinkie Pie wanted to cry too as she gazed upon the scene. She withheld herself though; she knew this was not the moment to bawl like she did all those years ago when she and her friends had restored Luna to her rightful self. Luna had begged for forgiveness back then.

Now it was Celestia’s turn, and Luna would do the same as her sister had long ago: Remind her that her sister still loved her despite everything.

A few soft sobs filled the room for a few minutes. Then, after a quick sniffle, Celestia said: “You know, I promised Pinkie cookies after all this. We didn’t get the Powder Cookie recipe, but we have quite a few ancient desserts we could still share.”

“Indeed,” Luna said with a smile. “Like the Towering Technicolor Tiramisu, or the Deep-Melted Delight.”

“Ooh!” Pinkie said, hopping off her chair. “Those sound like they could be fun!”

“Correct!” Luna proclaimed. “They are the most fun!”

Pinkie Pie giggled. “Then what are we waiting for? Winter Wonderday is only three days away, and we need those desserts prepped stat!”

Celestia and Luna followed the bounding party mare toward the kitchen, leaning their heads against one another all the way. Ready to make a delicious dessert, and ready to make new memories.