//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: Ships on a ship // by PonyXpress //------------------------------// As the night crept on, the moon slid across the sky, along side the stars. The boat sat in wait with the 6 friends, who had each discovered unpolished feelings for one another. The ponies had long since retired to their rooms to rest. Applejack and Rarity lay side by side. The orange earth pony's light snoring having no effect on the unicorn that huddled behind her, her arms draped over her earth pony companion. Twilight and Rainbow Dash lay curled up with one another. Their manes still a little damp from their late night swim. The blue pegasus' wings spread out and over the lavender unicorn, as thought to protect her from anyone or anything that might harm her. Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie cradled together showing no sign of separation. Pinkie's head resting firmly atop Fluttershy's, their tails still firmly entwined together. The night was peaceful, quiet and serene. Each of the 3 couples slept without a bump in the night. The moon had run it's course and the sun was ready to take it's place. As that big flaming ball was light shone brightly across all of Equestria. Each of the ponies woke up heading for the back deck to see Ponyville slowly coming into view. The stunned looks on their faces at the sight of each of them coupled as they were, quickly turned to giggles of happiness. The boat parked itself by the docks, as the boarding bridge was set in place. The ponies disembarked the boat with complete satisfaction. They each made their farewells and continued on with their regular days. The new found relationships quickly becoming a regular part of their day. -------- Dear Princess Celestia Relationships are strange and magical thing, even more so than friendship. Sometimes a friendship is already more than a friendship and just needs a little push to go further. Sometimes, relationships can bloom out of nowhere, when there previously existed very few feelings at all. Sometimes they can be formed though debates, what may seem like spiteful arguments and yelling, could actually evolve into something much, much greater. Sometimes, they don't always work out and it can be world shattering to hear so. However, I've found, the best way to decide if are pair of ponies share feelings for each other, is to give them free time alone. And even after the relationship has sparked, it takes time, effort and love to keep it healthy and strong. Your Faithful Student Twilight Sparkle "Excellent! Luna!" Celestia grinned "What is it now?" The dark blue alicorn groaned. "I knew Twilight, liked that Rainbow pony, and it even seems she's learned that sometimes they need a push" "What about the others?" Luna asked rather agitated with her big sisters antics. "Oh they were just fortunate accidents, I had no idea they would pair up the way they did. Everything went better than expected" The regal white princess gave a cheesy grin.