//------------------------------// // The old love is growing, A new one is blooming // Story: Love Is Magic // by TwinkleSparkle //------------------------------// Another sunny day at Sugar cube corner. It was still early in the morning so the place was empty. The place was so clean that you could eat off the floor. The tablecloth was so tidy, it would be stamped with a seal of approval by Rarity herself. You can smell the dazzling scent of the fresh baked cupcakes coming from the kitchen. Or see the sweet cakes in the refrigerated display that would make you drool. Twilight opened the wooden door, which made the small bell on top of the door make the familiar ringing sound, the thing that made the pink mare dash from the kitchen to stand behind the counter to receive the new customer. She came out with her usual attitude and wide, cheerful smile. “Welcome to Sugarcube Corner. How may I help you?” Pinkie pie said with her usual wide smile. “Oh! Hey, Twi.” “Hello Pinkie.” Twilight said, giggling a little. “How are you?” “Fine, I Just baked a fresh batch of cupcakes. Want some?” “No thanks. I came here because I need your help with something.” “Of course, I'm always happy to help." Pinkie said smiling. Then she wore her curiosity face. “Help you with what exactly?” “I need you to plan a party for me.” “A party!” Pinkie exclaimed. “Is it your birthday. I totally forgot to get you a present. Please don't be mad at me. Please~.” “Pinkie calm down. It's not my birthday.” “Oh! Then it's Rarity's. Quick, we need to get her a present. Do you think she will like some cupcakes as a present? Or should I bake a cake for her?” “Pinkie.” Twilight said as she was about to lose her patience. “Can you please let me explain?” “Sure.” Pinkie said. Then she finally stopped bouncing around and managed to stand still. “Thank you. I want to plan a party for me and Luna. Today is our first month anniversary and I want it to be something special.” “Say no more. I'll plan you the best party in the history of the best parties. There will be games and food and everypony will be there-“ “Well, before you get too excited.” Twilight said interrupting the pink mare. “I wanted this party to be private, just for us.” “You want me to plan a party just the two of you. That sounds more like a date to me.” “No Pinkie. I meant the six of us and the two princesses.” “Princess Celestia is coming!” “Yes, that's why I want it to be private. You know how everypony gets when Princess Celestia is around.” “Yeah, you’re right.” “Also I don’t want the party to be fancy. Luna may be a princess. But she likes to keep it simple as much as she could.” "So, you want a simple private party for eight.” Pinkie said. Reviewing what Twilight said. “What else do you want in the party?” “Just two things, firstly, I would like the party to be in Sweet Apple Acres' barn; because it will be more private there. Also the place is big and roomy so we can feel free to walk around. Secondly, I want you and Applejack to bake me a vanilla cake with strawberry frosting with the phrase ‘Happy Anniversary’ Written on it.” “Okie dokie, I'll go to Sweet Apple Acres now to start working on it.” “Thank you Pinkie. I know you would plan an awesome party.” “It’s nothing, and happy anniversary to you and Luna.” “Thanks. See you tonight.” “Bye.” Twilight returned home from sugar cube corner, entered her room. Then she took a few deep breaths as she threw herself on her bed. She rested her head on the pillow and gave a long gaze to her room’s ceiling, remembering the events of the most remarkable moon of her life so far. She thought about the day Luna spilled out her love, their first kiss at sunset the day she knew about that love, their first date and their first night together. She recalled the memories of their second date. That was in Twilight’s house as they spent the whole night star gazing, which was one of the activities they loved doing together. Then they ended the night with one of Luna’s intensive sessions that Twilight requested and absolutely enjoyed. She giggled a little to herself as she shifted her sight to her left. She gave a long look at the almost finished golden sculpture that she was working on. It was a big copper gold sculpture of her and Luna. The two mares were standing in the same position as Princess Cadence and Shining Armor were standing when they performed their love spell with their horn tips touching each other. She rose from her bed and went to the sculpture. She took a closer and detailed look at the sculpture. She was to make sure that everything was perfect. But when she was looking at Luna’s wings she had a really terrible thought. She thought about the fact that made her hesitant about that relation even before she knew that she and Luna had something between them. The fact that Luna is an immortal alicorn always made Twilight feel worried. She tried for a long time to ignore that thought and to deal with Luna like it was nothing. But she couldn’t ignore the real self of her lover any longer. Also she couldn’t help but to think about the future of that relation. She also knew that the two mares lived in two distanced cities. And neither of them could leave their positions. She got so drowned into her worries that she started crying. Her mind told her that this relation is hopeless. But her heart didn’t have the word hopeless in its dictionary. The only fact and the only thing that her heart knows and sees is that Twilight loves Luna. But she snapped out of her thoughts by the entrance of Rarity and Spike. “Hello, Twilight.” Rarity said. “Hey, Twi.” Spike said. “Oh!” Twilight said, trying to hide her face while wiping away her tears. Then she turned, smiling to them. “Hey guys. What is it?” “Well, I’ve heard that you’re throwing a party celebrating you and Luna's first anniversary.” Rarity said. “So, I thought about making you something special to wear for this special day.” “Thanks Rarity.” Twilight said smiling. “You really didn't have to.” “Of, course I had to Twilight. It's your first anniversary and you must look outstanding for Luna. And you can also consider it as a little gift for this occasion.” Then she summoned a dark blue silk dress. It had short sleeves and a short skirt with a sparkling silver strip around the ends. It was tight with a silver crescent on its chest. It also had at its end some black patches like the ones of Luna’s cutie mark. “I remembered you saying that Luna likes to keep it simple.” Rarity said. “And I took this into consideration when I designed it.” “It's beautiful! Thanks.” “It's nothing, really. Come on. Try it.” Twilight went to the back of the room to try on the dress. Then she came back within minutes. “So, what do you think?” “You look amazing.” Spike said. "Hmm, it’s good." Rarity said. “But it needs to be pulled a little from the back of the left side.” Rarity summoned her sewing kit and her glasses. Then she started to work more on the dress. With Spike getting bored, he got out of the room. “So, Twilight,” Rarity said as she worked, Trying to break the silence. “It was a good month. Wasn’t it?” “Yeah, it was good." Twilight said. Then she sighed, trying to overcome a tear forming in her eyes. “Too good to be true.” “Are you okay darling? Did something wrong happen between you?” “No, everything is fine. But I was just thinking about the future. I mean, she is a goddess and I'm just another mare. Do you think that she would still love me? Or is it just a phase in her life and she would forget about me?” “Don't you say that. You're The Keeper of The Element of Magic. You're a special mare. And you love her, don't you?” “Of course I love her.” “And are you sure that she loves you back?” “Of course I’m sure.” “Then I guarantee that she will love you forever.” “But I’m still having that huge paradox inside of me. My heart tells me to keep with Luna. But my mind tells me that the future of this relationship is unknown.” “And that’s the beauty of any relationship. But tell you what. Just speak out your worries to Luna. I’m sure that you’ll be able to figure it out.” “You’re right. I’ll talk to her tonight after the party.” “Good for you.” Said Rarity as she pulled the needle out of the dress and made it vanish. Then she took a look around the mare to check her work. “Prefect, we're done.” “Thanks Rarity, for both the dress and the advice.” “That's what friends are for, right?” Rarity said smiling. “Yeah, you're right.” “Well, I must go now. I must look as fabulous as possible in front of the princesses. Well, au revoir. " “Bye.” Said Twilight as she took off her dress and hung it firmly in her wardrobe. “Rarity is right.” Twilight said to herself as she went to her desk. “We’ll figure it out together. And everything will be fine as long as we love each other.” She then took a paper and her quill from the inkwell. And she started writing. Dearest Luna, Happy first month anniversary my love, I've missed you so much that the stars would explode. I wish that you're well. And that you miss me as much as I miss you. I want to ask if you can come to Ponyville tonight with Princess Celestia. So we can spend some time together. Also I need the Princess in something urgent. It's about the scrolls Shining Armor had sent. I've made some new discoveries. Also there’s something really important I want to talk to you about. I really wish that you can come. I really want to see you. With the greatest of love, Your little Sparky. “There.” Twilight said. Then she yelled out Spikes name. “Yes.” Spike said. "Can you send this to Luna, please?” She said as she wrapped the scroll with dark blue ribbon. “Sure.” He said as he blew his green fire, turning the scroll to smoke. Then he was about to turn to head out room when Twilight said. “Can you wait here for some moments? I need you to send me another letter that I will write now.” “Okay, But please be quick. I want to spend some time with Rarity before she leaves.” She giggled a little from what the little guy said. Then she turned back to her desk. Took another piece of paper and her quill and started writing. Dear Princess Celestia, As you know, Today is me and Luna's first month anniversary. So I was planning to make a surprise party for Luna here in Ponyville. And I wish that you would grant us with your attendance. Also I told Princess Luna that I needed you for something urgent. So can you please go along with her? I've found some interesting things in the scrolls Shining Armor have sent. Let’s say that Cadence have more powers than we could ever imagine. I really wish that you can attend the party. And please don't mention anything to Princess Luna. I don't want to ruin the surprise. Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle. “Done,” Twilight said as she wrapped the scroll with a red ribbon. “Here you go spike.” “Finally,” He said as he sent the second scroll. “Can I go now?” “Sure.” Twilight said. Then she giggled at Spike who was running out of the room to catch Rarity before she goes. Then she went to the sculpture to put on the final touches. It was another busy day for the royal sisters here in Canterlot. As always there was a lot of duties and dealing with diplomatic and political issues. The things that made Luna bored to the bones. But today nothing would pull down her sky high spirit. For she knew today was really special. She had read Twilight’s letter about a hundred times now, maybe more. And every time she would have the same genuine smile on her face. Of course she knew that her lover has prepared something really special for her. But until now she couldn’t figure out what. So she asked her sister. Hoping that her student may have mentioned something to her. “Hey Tia” Said Luna. “Good afternoon my dear sister” Said Celestia as she sat on the lunch table. “Ah. What a day.” “I agree. It was a busy day indeed. I don’t know how you dealt with all this this by yourself.” “I've managed it. But I’m really happy that you’re back here by my side to assist me.” Luna replied with a smile. Then she looked at the plate in front of her. Then she stared back at Celestia. “Is there’s something you want to tell me sis?” Celestia said. “Yes, I received a letter from Twilight this morning asking us to come to Ponyville tonight for some important matter.” “Did she say something about that important matter?” “She said something about the scrolls that you got her from the Crystal Empire.” “So she found new things, I knew I could count on her.” “Yeah, it seems like that. But I think there’s something else that Twilight has made for me.” “Like what?” “I think that she might have prepared something special, like a surprise for me. You know it’s our first month anniversary today.” “It is? I didn't know.” “So she didn't mention anything about it to you.” “Not a single word.” Celestia said in a very plain face. But she was internally laughing her guts off. “But I think we should get you well dressed for the night just in case you know.” “But wouldn't it be a little awkward if I went there all fancy and it was just an ordinary night.” “Don’t worry. I’ll put you in something fancy, yet casual and sexy. So it won’t be awkward.” “And where in Equestria would you get something like that.” “Don’t you worry my sister, just come with me and I’ll show you.” They left the table and went to Celestia’s bedchamber upstairs. She opened the wardrobe and got out a white silk dress with golden stripes. It looked like an ordinary T-shirt and a skirt, with a belt around it, which makes the whole design very brilliant. And what added the “sexy” part were the tightening parts around the flanks and the hind limbs. Plus the cut sleeves for a little more spice. Luna looked at the dress with astonishment. She knew that her sister had a sense of fashion. But this was beyond all her expectations. “So, do you like it?” Said Celestia with a smile as she saw her sister’s opened mouth. “It’s perfect.” Said Luna “But do you think it will get Twilight’s approval?” “Not with these colors.” Celestia said. She then lit up her horn and touched the dress with it causing it to flash so bright that Luna had to cover her eyes. After the flash faded Luna looked at the dress, which was now black instead of white with stripes of sparkling shades of blue and with Luna’s cutie mark on its chest. “Perfect.” Celestia said admiring her work for a while. Then she turned to Luna. “Now you go and try it.” Without a word Luna took the dress and put it on. Then she went to the mirror and took a little look. Then she turned to Celestia. “How do I look?” “You look beautiful.” Celestia said with a little smile. “Now, let’s get your hair done.” “I can’t wait for the night to come.” Said Twilight with a very exciting tone as she watched the sun falls below the horizon. “Is everything ready Pinkie?” “Yup, everything is ready. I've finished the decorations and the baked goods. I think AJ finished baking the apple pies and got us some fine and fresh cider.” The bouncing pink mare by her side said. “It’s going to be PERFECT.” “When did she say she is going to arrive?” Rarity said as she was fixing her mane for the fiftieth time in the past hour. “She said she would raise the moon first. Then she would come.” “Ya know.” Rainbow Dash said. ” I've never understood all that love thing. But I’m happy that there’s a lover in our group.” “And why is that?” Rarity said. “Because I know one of my friends is happy. And that makes me happy.” “Can you please be quiet? The moon is about to rise.” They all watched as the moon rose bright replacing the sun, covering the sky with a beautiful black veil with millions of sparking stars. “Isn't it beautiful?” Said Twilight still gazing to the sky of the night. “It is one of the most beautiful nights I've ever seen.” Rarity said. “I guess that Princess Luna had prepared something for you too Twilight.” Twilight replied with a little smile, and then she said “It reminds me of her hair, just as clear, sparkling and soft.” She then took a deep breath from the cool breeze of the night. “I’ll go and check on Applejack.” “No need.” Applejack Said as she came back from the kitchen. With a tray full of apple fritters. “I’ve got you a sample from my makings.” “Thanks, AJ.” Said Twilight when she lifted the fritter and put it in her mouth. “Oooh! This is so good.” “Well, its mah secret recipe ya know.” “I really want to thank you all for helping me out, and making everything so perfect and special.” “No need darling.” Rarity said. “We’ll always be there for you Twilight.” Fluttershy said. “Oh Oh! Here come the princesses.” They all looked as the royal wagon landed in front of them. Then Luna rushed from it and gave Twilight a big hug. “Happy anniversary my love.” Luna said. “Happy anniversary to you too darling.” twilight said as she broke from the hug. She then looked at her marefriend. “You look stunning.” “You look really beautiful too.” Luna said. Then she turned to the other girls. “Oh! How silly of me. I forgot to greet you all my friends. Please forgive me.” “It’s nothing to apologize for your highness.” Rarity said. “It’s really understandable that you really miss Twilight and was really excited to see her.” “Yeah, you’re right.” Luna said with a goofy smile. “Thank you for your understanding.” “Hello to all of you my friends.” Celestia said. “Your highness, How are you?” Rainbow Said. “Princess Celestia, I’m so you glad you could make it.” Twilight said. “I’ve been fine Rainbow Dash. So Twilight, what was the important matter you wanted me for?” “Oh! Yeah right, follow me please.” “To where?” Celestia said. “To the barn, you’ll know everything there.” They all walked together to the barn. Then Twilight pointed to Luna to step forward and open the door. And when she did she let out a huge gasp as she looked at the ‘HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY LUNA’ sign and the decorations. “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.” They all shouted at the same time. “This is all for me?” Luna Said. “It’s for us sweetie.” Twilight said, and then she gave Luna a little sweet kiss. They all walked in. Then Pinkie started the music and they all sat at the table, then started eating and drinking and singing. And with the cider flowing the sexy talking had started. “You know.” Said Twilight –semi drunk- “I’ve forgot to give you your second gift.” “And what is it? An after party?” Luna said in a seductive tone that made them all laugh. “Don’t rush things sweetie. You’ll have to put me on a real test tonight. But really look behind your back.” Luna turned. Then twilight revealed the cover from the sculpture of her and her love. The thing that made them all gasp and made Luna nearly shed tears. “I- I don’t know what to say.” Luna said. “You really got my flanks right. I’m impressed.” They all laughed. Then Luna gripped Twilight into a very long, intimate kiss. After that they all started talking generally, they all noticed that Rarity and Applejack had been whispering a lot. They were also exchanging weird glances and giggling. They all looked at the two mares with curiosity but suspected nothing from the thing that was to come. Applejack stood up on her hooves and started like she was about to give a speech. She cleared her throat to give a signal for the others to pay attention to her. “There’s something ah’ve been waitin’ for a long time to say.” AJ began. “First, Ah wanna say that the last two years have changed a lot of things in me. They made me know some ponies in a different way.” “Can you just cut to the chase?” Rainbow said. “Alright you mood spoiler, the thin’ is. Rarity an’ are datin’” There was a moment of silence. Then they all burst out laughing. “Good one AJ.” Pinkie said who was rolling on the ground from laughing. “Girls, Applejack is serious. We are seeing each other at the moment.” Rarity said in a serious tone. They all suddenly stopped laughing and fixed their eyes on the new couple. Their mouths were open from the effect of the surprise. They knew the two mares, and they definitely knew that it would be impossible for them to get together in that kind of relation. “How and when did this exactly happen?” Twilight said which was still astonished. “I think you should tell ‘em Rares.” AJ said to her companion. “No, you’re better at telling stories. You do tell them darling.” “As you wish mah lady,” Said AJ as she took a little look on the gazing faces of her friends. ”It was a sunny day in Sweet Apple Acres. I was just getting to my chores when Rares dropped by……”