It had been a month since Nightmare Moon was handled and Celestia told Naruko and Twilight what was really going on, or well as much as she dared since she wasn't going to share the guesses she had without some evidence. She did promise them an update when she had more of an idea of the situation brewing far away that might affect Equestria. Currently both unicorns were helping Applejack at her farm.
Applejack made a bet with her brother, Big McIntosh or just Big Mac. Naruko preferred Big Mac. The bet was simple, if Applejack could harvest the delicious apples before lunch, then he had to wear one of Granny Smith’s old dresses to a meal. If Applejack couldn't do it then she would have to take over some of his more tedious and annoying chores for a week.
Once Applejack realized how unfair the wagers were, she decided to get some help that as far as she was concerned Big Mac would never hear about. Since she was a good friend and promised pictures, Naruko and Twilight were all aboard. They thought it would be one of the funniest sights ever, plus they liked helping their friends.
As the three plus Spike made their way to the barn the ponies talked about how they were hungry after all their work. “I know I am so hungry!” Spike whined from his spot on Twilight’s back.
The ponies just gave him a look and Twilight said, “How can you be hungry? You haven’t done any work at all!”
“You three took so long, since you decided to go an extra step. I forgot to have my snack.” Spike said as if it was their fault. The trio had decided to harvest an extra field that Applejack noticed was more than well and ready to be harvested.
Naruko was about to say something when suddenly Spike exhaled green fire. “Oh. A note from Princess Celestia. Mind reading it Spike?” Twilight asked.
Spike then read the letter which invited Twilight to the Grand Galloping Gala. Spike then breathed fire again and three tickets popped out. Twilight took them as Spike read the post script. “P.S.: Naruko has her own ticket and must attend. Twilight, make sure she dresses up too. I want to see her dressed up for once! And no arguments Naruko. As a Guardian you may have to attend notable events in the future so this will provide you a great lesson.” Naruko sighed deeply and took her ticket as both Spike and Twilight snickered.
“Now why wouldn't ya want to go Naruko? This is the Grand Galloping Gala. Also what is the deal about the Princess wanting to see you dressed up for once? Weren't ya’ll living in the castle learning from her?” Applejack asked.
Twilight managed to stop snickering and answered her cowpony friend. “Naruko hates dressing up and would only go with the bare minimum when absolutely required. She dressed up once and liked it, but the whole night a certain ‘ponce’ wouldn't leave her alone.” Twilight then started giggling remembering the night.
“Yah well Ponce Blueblood kept trying to make a show of having ‘wooed’ me, in hopes of looking better to other ponies.” Naruko said with a frown on her face. She hated that kind of attention. He just wanted her as a prize mare to show off to others. Naruko was glad that most of the stallions weren't like him at least.
“Well I do wish I could go to the Grand Galloping Gala. What about you Spike?” Applejack asked. Spike acted like he was throwing up and went on about how he wanted nothing to do with frou-frou girly stuff. “But this is the Grand Galloping Gala!” Applejack said to him. She then went on about how if she went there she could sell her family's apple treats to the ponies, and with the funds they could fix up several things that needed to be fixed or replaced on the farm.
Twilight was about to hand the extra ticket over when they all heard, “Did somepony say the Grand Galloping Gala?!” Right after they heard her a rainbow maned Pegasus landed in front of them. Rainbow Dash looked at Twilight expectantly.
Applejack frowned as she asked, “Rainbow Dash? What were you doing? I thought you said you were too busy to help out?”
“I was busy. I was taking a nap, but then I heard Twilight here has an extra ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala.” Rainbow said without taking any notice of the angry face Applejack was making at her. Naruko had a feeling that this was going to be one of those days that Twilight would have to be on her own.
Rainbow Dash then started talking about how she would use the Gala as a way to impress the Wonderbolts, since they preform every year at the Gala. She then talked about how this would allow her to join them and she would then be living her dream.
Twilight wasn't so sure about this, but she supposed anything could happen at the Gala. Personally Twilight just wanted to use it as a way to spend some time with Princess Celestia in person again. She missed those nights she and Naruko would spend with the Princess just as ponies.
As the two ponies started to hoof wrestle, Twilight pushed them apart and told them she needed to think about it and get something to eat, since her stomach chose to growl at that moment. “I will get back to you two later. Come on Spike and Naruko lets go.” The two followed her as Applejack and Rainbow Dash decided to hoof wrestle anyways.
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“What do I do Naruko?” Twilight asked as they headed back to town.
“Get something to eat?” Naruko said trying to lighten up her friend’s mood. It was a little bit successful, since Twilight gave a little smile and chuckle. “As for the tickets… I’m sorry Twilight but that isn't something I can help you with there. They both have good reasons to want to go. Even if Rainbow’s are more selfish.”
Twilight nodded in agreement. “I think they're kind of putting too much faith in one gala… I mean things could happen, but I don’t think it will be as wonderful as they think it will be. I just want a chance to talk to Celestia again personally is all. What do you want out of it Naruko?”
Naruko frowned as she said, “To not go… But that isn't happening. Hopefully he will be too busy with the other mares and high society types to notice me there, so I might be able to actually enjoy the night.”
Twilight placed a hoof on Naruko’s shoulder in sympathy as they walked by Sugar Cube Corner, before asking, “So where should we go to eat?”
Naruko was about to say she was going to meet with a couple of friends and Twilight could come if she wanted, but before she could a pink pony crashed into them both. “Oh hey there Naruko and Twilight! How are you two doing…?” Her eyes grew wide as she saw the tickets and Twilight’s lip quivered a little as she knew what was going to happen… or the general idea at least. Naruko frowned in sympathy for Twilight when Pinkie, as expected, broke out into song.
Pinkie Pie sung about how the Gala was “The most amazing incredible tremendous super-fun wonderful terrifically humongous party in all of Equestria!” She then started thanking Twilight for inviting her but was cut off by said pony.
Twilight then went to retrieve the tickets but saw one glided away and landed in front of Rarity. Twilight mentally cringed. She just knew… “Is this a ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala?!”
Twilight just nodded as Pinkie Pie bounced up and down, “Yah! Twilight got an extra ticket to the Gala to invite somepony to go with her! Isn't it exciting?!”
Rarity then frowned as she gave the ticket back to Twilight and said sadly, “No it isn't Pinkie. She is obviously going to give it to Naruko. The two of them are best of best friends, and I know I wouldn't expect anything less from her.” Rarity gave a sad smile. The fashion unicorn was glad to call them both friend and how close they were but it was difficult at times like this.
Twilight without thinking said, “Actually. Naruko doesn't want to go, but has to go anyways and has her own ticket.” Twilight was starving and not thinking clearly, or she would have answered that better. Plus Rarity’s actions caught her off guard.
Rarity’s eyes widened. “Well in that case...” She then appeared by Twilight and started begging to be the one invited, as Spike took a hold of the tickets. “You simply must invite me Twilight! I make dresses for ponies going to it every year, but I have never been to it myself.” The white unicorn fluttered her eyes before she continued.
Rarity, started talking about how she would be well dressed for the gala, and all the ponies there would be wondering; who the mysterious and beautiful unicorn with the perfect mane and tail was. She then placed a hoof around Twilight’s neck before extending the other front hoof in the air in front of them, as if they could see what she was talking about. “Even Celestia would eventually want to meet me and then she would introduce me to HIM!!”
“To him!” Pinkie repeated with glee before looking lost and asking, “Who’s him?!”
“The most handsome and gallant stallion in all of Equestria no doubt! He will be there too and ask for her to introduce me to Him!” Rarity said with stars in her eyes.
Pinkie was still confused who this stallion was. Twilight was wondering if she was going to have to protect her brother from Rarity. Naruko was also wondering if she would have to help protect Shining Armor from Rarity. Spike was wondering who he would have to fight for Rarity’s affections and hoped it wasn't Shining Armor.
“But who is he Rarity?” Pinkie Pie asked.
Rarity’s eyes shone brighter as she said in excitement, “Her Nephew!!!” She then imagined him and her sharing nose rubs and other such things.
Then she heard Naruko shout, “Wait a minute!!!!!! You have a crush on Ponce Blueblood?!”
Rarity winced at Naruko’s volume. “Stop it Naruko. You are interrupting my imagine spot.” She said to her blonde unicorn friend. Then she realized what Naruko’s name for her dream Prince was. “Besides… He is not a ponce Naruko. He is a Prince. He is Royalty.”
She was going back to her imagine spot when she heard two ponies trying hard to hold back their laughter and failing miserably at doing so. Rarity glared at the two laughing ponies, now three because Pinkie Pie joined them, but mostly because she easily laughed when others laughed.
Rarity wasn't sure what to think about this before Twilight spoke in between laughs. “He is barely even royalty Rarity.”
Naruko spoke next. “Ponce Blueblood, gallant?” She laughed some more before continuing, “Maybe in his own head, or if it is to get the newest mane shampoo.” Spike started laughing as well now.
“What are you ponies talking about?” Rarity asked a little pissed. This was her imagine spot and dream they were laughing at right now.
As the laughter subsided Naruko spoke again in a more serious tone, “I sincerely hope Princess Celestia doesn't try to hook you up with him, Rarity. If she did then you would have done something to really piss her off and probably doomed Equestria in the process.”
Rarity noticed they weren't laughing now, so she decided she would hear them out. She would probably still want to meet him. He was a prince after all anyways. She asked them, “Why is that?”
Twilight answered, “She really hates him. She is the one that first started calling him Ponce Blueblood when he wasn't around. Also while he is family he is very far removed.”
“For all intents and purposes he is only a Prince in name. He does spend a great deal of his time on his public image, so most of the public still likes him.” Naruko added after Twilight, who nodded in agreement.
“If you two say so…” Rarity said a little disbelieving. She trusted her friends, but this was something she would have to see herself before she fully believed what she heard.
Twilight’s stomach rumbled again and she said, “Anyways. I still need to get something to eat. When I have decided who to invite I will let you know.”
She was about to leave noticing Spike had the tickets in hand, when a speeding white blur shot past Spike and grabbed the tickets from him and landed by Fluttershy’s side. The white blur then held the tickets for the shy Pegasus to see. “Ohhh… Angel these are tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala!” She said.
Twilight face hoofed and said in an exasperated voice. “Don’t tell me you too want to go Fluttershy?”
Fluttershy was about to reply negative when the bunny gave her leg a little prod with his paw. “Yes I do, but not exactly.” Fluttershy then went on about how she wanted to see the gardens rather than the actual gala. She then talked about how she wanted to see the flora and fauna very badly, and it had always been a dream of hers. Fluttershy then hovered into the air a little bit smiling as she hugged Angel bunny tightly. This made it really hard to say ‘no’ to her because they all loved seeing happy Fluttershy.
If things couldn't get any worse, Rainbow Dash landed on the ground and revealed that she had been following Twilight and listening in on them all. Naruko just shook her head to this.
Next Applejack revealed herself as well. She claimed she wasn't following Twilight, but was following Rainbow Dash to make sure the brash blue Pegasus didn't try anything. All five of them argued after that about who had the best reasons to go and thus deserved the ticket more.
“Girls!!” Twilight shouted finally having enough of their bickering.
They all stopped except for Pinkie, who seemed to be arguing about something else entirely different with herself. To be fair though, it seemed more like she was just retelling an argument she had earlier with somepony about adding oatmeal to something, which in Pinkie’s words was crazy.
“Listen girls. I can’t think about this right now. I am hungry and they are MY tickets. I will decide who gets the other ticket and tell everypony later.” She then sighed and headed off leaving the others to contemplate their actions. Naruko slowly backed away once Twilight left, not wanting any part of this troublesome business. She felt a little guilty, but did have to be somewhere anyways.
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Naruko was glad to be away from the craziness that the tickets were bringing as she made her way through Ponyville to a house. Two friends she made a couple days after Princess Luna returned lived in it as roommates. She smiled as she heard some beats dropping from the open window on the second floor of the house.
“Hey I made it!” Naruko shouted using her magic to enhance her voice a little bit so she would be heard over the bass heavy music.
The blonde unicorn smiled as a white unicorn with a blue and light blue streaked spiky mane with matching tail, popped her head out and gave a smile . She was wearing her trademark pink and purple shades on her forehead revealing her rose colored eyes. “Hey Naruko!!” The pony in the window waved emphatically at her. “Come on inside! I'll be down in a couple of minutes.”
“Hey Vinyl Scratch! Is Octavia ready then?” Naruko asked back.
“Yah she is. She has really been looking forward to this lunch get together of ours for a while now. Is anyone else coming?” Vinyl asked.
“Nope just me. Kyuubi is hunting today. I was going to bring Twilight, but something came up and she ran off before I could ask her.” Naruko answered.
Vinyl frowned, “That's too bad. Hope everything is alright.”
“She is smart and tough. She will get through.” Naruko said before mentally adding, “I hope she does at least.”
As Naruko walked up to the door, it opened and out stepped a light grey coated Earth Pony with light purple eyes and a dark colored mane and tail. Her cutie mark was a purple treble clef, which stood for her proficiency in classical string instruments. Naruko smiled as she approached the light grey pony. “Hey Octavia. How are you today?”
Octavia smiled back, “I am fine Naruko thanks for asking. It is a little disappointing your friend Twilight couldn't make it for lunch.” She then motioned for Naruko to enter their house. Naruko made sure to wipe her hooves first before entering. Vinyl might not mind slightly dirty hooves. However Octavia did, but only because she would spend a lot of time cleaning before guests arrived.
Naruko thought the two longtime friends and house mates were a bit of an odd pair at first, but she was starting to realize they actually had more in common than one would think. Vinyl was much more lax and willing to party it up and rock out, whereas Octavia was more likely to enjoy classical music and sip tea. However the two had rubbed off on each other a little bit, so Vinyl wasn't completely insane and without bounds while Octavia knew how to let loose as well.
They each took a spot at the table in the dining room as Octavia placed bowls and served up vegetable stew for them all with rolls on the side. “So what was going on with Twilight exactly?” Vinyl asked.
Naruko thought for a couple of seconds on if she should answer or not. She shuddered at the idea of more ponies finding out about the tickets. Quickly she decided she would tell them. The gala wasn't really Vinyl’s scene and Octavia was too refined to fight for the ticket. If she didn't already have one. “Princess Celestia sent her and extra ticket for the Grand Galloping Gala, so Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and even Fluttershy all want the extra ticket for their own reasons.”
“Ouch!” Vinyl said in sympathy.
“You didn't want to go Naruko?” Octavia asked.
“Nah I don’t want to go, but the princess told me I have to go and gave me my own ticket. She said since I was a Contract Guardian, I would need to know how to act for such events. Since Guardian’s are very respected and in tough situations used as extra security at high level diplomacy events. She didn't say that in the letter, but she explained that stuff to me a while ago. Are you going Octavia?” Naruko ended with a question.
Octavia nodded her head slowly. “Yes, unfortunately I am going. I have to help preform with the first band at the event in the dance hall.”
“What’s wrong with that? You love preforming Octavia.” Naruko asked the light grey pony.
Vinyl was the one that answered, “They have her preforming on the cello again.” Naruko nodded in understanding.
“I hate that. I mean I am good at it, but the treble clef does not mean cello… I would like to show them I can play other string instruments, but there are so few cello players I usually have to fill in for them. For once I would like to play the violin to an audience at an event!” Octavia then sighed as she finished, “The pains of having a special ability for string instruments! Instead of just one in particular.” She lowered her head to that.
Vinyl frowned at her friend and roommate. “Hey Octi cheer up… I can get you to perform at the Stargazer Lounge that night after you finish at the Gala. It isn't that far from there and we stay up later then the Gala ponies do. You would have to work with me but that is all.”
Octavia’s eyes brightened and she smiled hugely, “Really you mean it?!” Vinyl nodded and was subsequently tackled in a hug by a light grey blur. “I would love that! We can make some songs together. We have plenty of time until then! Finally a chance to play the violin for others to hear!!”
Naruko gave a chuckle and smile at the earth pony. Naruko soon learned after meeting them that Octavia was very good at the cello, but she was even better at the violin. Naruko was excited now about getting to see these two play together. “When you have the details you will have to tell me! I want to hear you two play together. It is sure to be better than the Gala will be. I just know it!” Naruko smiled widely.
Vinyl and Octavia both giggled seeing her enthusiasm. “Will you be able to get away for it? You did say Princess Celestia wants you at the Gala.” Vinyl asked.
“Of course I will. I will even beg Celestia to let me off so I can go see you two preform at the Stargazer Lounge, if I have to. I wouldn't miss this for anything. I have a feeling it will end up being something that truly blows ponies minds away!” Naruko exclaimed.
“I don’t care if it becomes that amazing or not. I just want to finally perform violin for everypony for a change. As you two both know, it is the instrument I am best at and love the most.” Octavia said to them before they got back to eating their food and enjoying their lunch together.
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After lunch they sat in the living room talking for a good bit, before Vinyl dragged them both upstairs to hear the new track she had been working on. As Vinyl jammed out on her equipment, Octavia managed to pull out her violin from somewhere and started playing along because she was that eager to play after their meal. Naruko just listened with her mouth opened, and was starting to think that the night of the Grand Galloping Gala would be the best night ever for her, but not because of the Gala itself.
Once their little song was over Naruko stomped her hooves in excited applause for them. “You two are going to be super amazing! If Rainbow Dash ever hears it she might be speechless at the 'awesomeness'!” Naruko then listened to a song that Octavia started and Vinyl eventually joined in.
Once the jam session was over Naruko was even more excite about the night of the gala, but finally decided she had to leave. When she stepped outside she saw all of Ponyville chasing Twilight around asking for the ticket to the Gala. Naruko sighed, a part of her knew this would happen and she wasn't happy about it. The small guilt she felt earlier returned as well but in full force now.
She immediately ran over to where she saw Twilight hiding, knowing the others were about to corner her. “Kyuubi I need your help saving Twilight from the village and their quest for that ticket.” Kyuubi appeared by her in no time as she positioned herself in front of a cowering Twilight. She tried to get them to calm down, but they wouldn't listen to her. She then narrowed her eyes as fire surrounded Kyuubi and he appeared in his four tailed form by her.
This got the other ponies’ attention as she frowned at them and said, “I can’t believe you all! Chasing Twilight around like this. She has only been helpful and friendly to you all after the Summer Sun Celebration. She has an extra ticket, but it is hers to choose to do with as she wishes. Chasing after her and begging her for the ticket isn't very nice. You should all leave her be now. I know everyone is excited at the opportunity to go to the Gala, but that doesn't make it right to hassle her like this.” Naruko looked at them her blue eyes glowing in power and showing disappointment. The other ponies felt bad realizing what they had done.
Twilight looked up. She was about to teleport her and Spike away, but she looked relieved as Naruko had told off the whole town for her. The Ponyville folks looked down to the ground before apologizing to Twilight and going their separate ways leaving Twilight in peace finally. Once the last pony left Kyuubi shrunk down to his one tail size and jumped onto Naruko’s back as the blonde unicorn looked to her friend sadly.
“I’m sorry Twilight. I should have come to help you sooner. It didn't matter that I was supposed to have lunch with Vinyl and Octavia. I should have helped you. I just didn't think it would really get this bad. I feared it would, but I didn't think it actually would get like this, and I kind of didn't really want to get involved if it could be avoided.” Naruko bowed her head in sorrow as she asked, “Can you ever forgive me Twilight?”
Naruko expected many possible reactions from Twilight such as crying, shouting or a halfhearted jab to her chest. However she didn't expect Twilight to hug her tightly and say to her softly, “Thank you Naruko for helping me when you did. Thank you. I wish I could have gone with you to lunch instead.”
Naruko hugged her back and said, “That was the original plan, but after things first got complicated in town you ran off before I could invite you to come with me.” After a little longer the two broke apart their hug and headed back to their home together.
As they walked back Twilight recounted her day to Naruko, and Naruko did the same for Twilight. All in all Twilight wished she had changed days with Naruko. Hanging out with two friends and jamming out sounded much better than her day.
Unfortunately, the day wasn't fully over yet. Twilight realized this as they opened the door to their house and saw Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy all waiting for her with neutral faces. Twilight sighed and Naruko gave them a look. Twilight then spoke, “Look girls! I haven’t decided yet. I can’t decide easily on this. You are all really good friends of mine and have good reasons for wanting to go.”
She was about to go on when Rarity spoke first, “We know Twilight… We shouldn't have acted the way we did. I don’t want the ticket anymore.”
Fluttershy spoke next, “I do want to go, but I shouldn't have carried on like I did. I should have known better. I’m sorry and don’t want the ticket either. I just want you to forgive me… you know if you want too…”
Applejack next spoke, “Mah family and Ah can manage like we always have Twilight. Ah shouldn't have tried to buy you off like I did earlier. Ah can’t rightfully want the ticket after all of that.”
“Yah even if I love parties. It wouldn't have been fun without everypony and I really shouldn't have… You know told the whole town… I don’t want the ticket after what I caused you. I want my friends to smile not frown and pull their mane out.” Pinkie Pie said frowning a little bit, knowing she had caused her friend a lot of agony with her last song, even if it was unintentional.
Rainbow Dash then hovered in the air and said happily, “Yes that means I get the ticket!” She then noticed everyone staring at her and she plopped on the ground and smiled sheepishly as she said, “Actually I don’t want the ticket either. I haven’t really worked out my super awesome closing move yet anyways.”
Twilight then smiled once again. She had come to a good conclusion on how to handle this whole situation. “Spike, take a letter.” With that the baby dragon brought out a quill and took her letter. Twilight went on about how it was important and wonderful to share your blessings with friends, but when there isn't enough to go around things get bad. She then concluded her letter to the Princess “…So, though I appreciate the invitation, I will be returning both tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala…”
She was just about to have Spike send the letter when she was interrupted by a blonde unicorn. “Oh no you don’t Twi... I am NOT going to that thing on my own… Tell her to send tickets for everypony or something, but I am NOT going alone.” Naruko said giving her best friend an angry look.
Twilight gave a little nervous squeak and smile as she added, “P.S. I wish to retract the last sentence since it seems a certain blonde unicorn refuses to go alone. She has demanded that if you want her to go you should instead send tickets for our other friends as well.”
The other ponies gave a little laugh at what Naruko and Twilight just did. Spike then finished the letter and sent it to the Princess as the ponies drew in for a group hug. Soon Spike shot a large green flame and tickets for them all appeared with a letter from Celestia. Spike read the letter.
“Dear Twilight Sparkle,
You leave me no choice in the matter. I have enclosed tickets for the others including Spike, because deep down he really does want to go. Also Naruko will have to dress up extra nice now after that ‘demand’ of hers, none of this barely meeting the minimum dress code business she usually does for these things. In fact, I believe your friend Rarity should make a dress for her to wear to the Gala. Tell Naruko that it is an order from me that she let Rarity use as much of her time as she wants to get a dress right for our favorite blonde unicorn.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia.”
After hearing the letter, Rarity had large stars in her eyes. She had wanted to get Naruko dressed up after they first met, but wasn't going to force her. The wonderful blue eyes, the spiky blonde bangs seamlessly changing into a silky loose flowing mane, and the tail, she liked Naruko’s tail style a lot for some reason. All of this screamed for a ‘Rarity makeover’ and dress order to the fashionable unicorn.
Naruko gulped as she knew Rarity would have a field day, and would no doubt make a wonderful and stunning dress for her to wear to the Gala. However, though Naruko knew she would be a little excited to wear the dress whenever it was made, she was not thrilled with the attention it would no doubt bring with it. Her head drooped more when she heard Spike read a P.S.
“P.S.: You could have just said so earlier Twilight and I would have given you the tickets and this whole mess could have been avoided.” Naruko now knew her ‘sacrifice’ was in vain, and Twilight felt a little stupid not having thought of that herself. Then again she hadn't had anything to eat all day. Her stomach then decided to remind them all about this fact.
They all gave a little laugh and Rarity said, “Come on girls I know of a place we can go to eat.” With that the pony troop set out, each with a glowing golden ticket in front of them as the tickets registered their energy signature so only they could use their ticket. The ticket could be passed to another pony, but it had to be of the owner’s own accord. This was a little security measure implemented long ago when some ponies got a little over zealous in their attempts to get a ticket.
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Meanwhile in Canterlot…
Princess Celestia gave an elegant laugh to herself. She knew that Naruko would have just heard the letter from Spike. “That will show her she should always expect some return for the pranks she does.” Celestia said to herself as her sister Princess Luna looked at her a little bit concerned.
Princess Celestia wrote that letter to get back at Naruko for dying her mane and tail pink like it was when she was younger. Celestia didn't hate the color, but she much preferred her mulit-colored and twinkling mane and tail. She was thankful her perceptive student at least pulled the prank at a time it wouldn't interfere with her royal duties, and after that weekend it was back to normal just in time for her court duties Monday.
Naruko and Celestia always did make sure their pranks weren't anything too bad and wouldn't interfere too much with their lives. It was because of this the two had started a little prank back and forth. They both enjoyed it and could appreciate the other’s jokes, even if it was after the initial embarrassment.
Princess Luna looked at her sister again and just sighed to herself. She guessed the laugh had something to do with that letter to Twilight and Naruko. She wished she could join in on the fun, but she felt as if she wasn't allowed to yet. After all the things she did as Nightmare Moon, she couldn't just easily forgive herself, even if Celestia had more than done so.