"Yes sister, I've done that."
It was a perfect afternoon to take a stroll through the castle. The two siblings made their way down the hallway, stone archways lingering above their heads. Light reflected in from the stained glass windows, each set of glass telling a different tale in it's carvings. It was quite beautiful; now the only thing that didn't fit in was the grumpy, younger alicorn trotting alongside her sister.
"Hm." Celestia could only offer a sound of thought. "Did you finish with those papers I left?" She asked, her gaze soon falling upon the other. A curiosity soon lingered within her pale, magenta eyes upon seeing Luna's disposition. She looked irritated, uncomfortable. It was as if she had to take care of an entire Parasprite infestation in her bedroom when she woke up this morning.
However, the Princess of the Moon was able to nod faintly. "Yes, I did." Her tone practically spelling out annoyance. Because of this, an awkward silence now took over and hung in the air, unwelcome with it's intentions as the two stopped in their tracks to take a sudden interest in one of the windows.
"Luna," Celestia finally spoke, "is something the matter? You seem..."
"Disappointed?"
Celestia frowned. "Well, I suppose that's one way to put it, yes."
A sigh escaped from Luna as she went around her sister, continuing down the hallway without consent. "Well sister, I can honestly say that I am. Lately it seems that all of the work you are giving me is...easy. Whether it be to check on the Royal Guard.." She trailed off suddenly, shaking her head. There was no need to list what she had been doing the past few weeks for duties.
Celestia was quick to fall in step behind the other, catching up with the other's pace. "You wish for me to give you more responsibilities?" It was mind boggling. It had to have been the first time she had ever heard of such a thing. She could only pray to the Elements that she had absorbed that information correctly.
"Is that too much to ask?" Luna blurted out. "I am more than capable of handling such things. In fact, I would very much like to do so!" Words tumbled out of her mouth as she made her way down the hallway, no longer fully processing what she was saying. Was she speaking her mind, or was she simply complaining like the annoying, younger sibling? That was her very problem. She didn't want to be just the annoying, younger sibling. She wanted to be recognized as the Princess of the Moon, of the Night. There was more to her than being just Celestia's sister.
And then returned the silence. Celestia was unaware of how to reply right away. She had to take a moment to assess the situation.. Overtime Luna had grown into a very independent individual. She always got her work done on time, and always followed what she was told to do. No longer were the days of protecting the filly she called her baby sister, or watching as she happily galloped about in the garden. Luna was older now; and it was time she be treated equally so.
"You're right." Her response came out so naturally, she was barely aware she had said it. Apparently it had caught Luna off guard as well, because she stopped in her flustered stride to look over her shoulder, confusion setting in on her expression. "I apologize for making you feel that way." Celestia spoke again, watching her before a smile sneaked onto her lips. That was all that was said before she walked ahead, made a turn, and left the other alicorn alone with just her thoughts.
And Luna had watched the entire time, seeming more perturbed than ever. What exactly had that been about? Was it just an apology, or was she actually going to do something about it?