Would I ever, Tia!
What is with the saying 'You can't have your cake and eat it, too'? If the cake is in my stomach, then surely it's 'mine'! It sure as heck isn't Tia's or Lulu's, or any other pony, for that matter. Ponies come up with the weirdest things sometimes... Quackum, who was perched on her head seemed to agree with her, letting out a quiet quack.
Currently, Chrysalis was eating some cake with Celestia, and with them feeling a touch too lazy to go down to the kitchens today, had it sent up to Celestia's balcony, where they were enjoying the sun setting. It wouldn't be long before Celestia had to go to sleep, so she decided to spend a little time with her before that happened. The free cake was a bonus, too.
"Mm...Isn't this how life should be like, Chrys? Just sitting out in the somewhat warm twilight, with a friend with a duck on their head and some cake for company? It just feels right." Celestia levitated another spoonful of cake into her mouth, while looking over at a content Chrysalis.
A slight nod accompanied Chrysalis' words as Quackum quacked her agreement. "That sounds far better than what Luna wanted to do, so yes, it indeed is right."
A curious Celestia raised a brow, wondering what her sister tried to rope Chrysalis into this time. "Oh? What did Luna want to do, Chrys?"
"Well, it involves Bluebloo-"
That's never a good thing, and it'll probably have me questioning my sanity. "Never mind, please don't tell me."
Chrysalis stuck her tongue out at Celestia, and put a forkful of cake in her mouth. "Mmmph, knew ya'd react that way."
Rolling her eyes, Celestia set her plate aside, and watched as the duck jumped off of Chrysalis' head to wander around the balcony. "You've grown attached to that duck, haven't you?"
"I suppose. She wouldn't leave me alone, and apparently likes sitting on my head. I have no say in the matter, apparently. Her name is Quackum."
Celestia grinned at that. "Oh, poor Chrysalis, having been bested by a duck!"
"Not funny, Tia!"
"Hee hee. Well, as much as I want to continue teasing you, I have to lower the sun completely to make way for the night; Luna should be up now, and she gets cranky when she has to move my sun out of the way first before she can lift up her moon."
Chrysalis watched as Celestia extended her wings out slowly and lit her horn, levitating herself up in the air. No matter how many times Chrysalis saw either Luna or Celestia perform the ritual for raising and lowering their respective domains, it still managed to be an amazing sight that never lost its grandeur. It was like eating rainbows, though a heck of a lot cooler (or hotter; whenever Celestia raised to sun, it always felt like it got ten degrees hotter nearby) and was actually possible to witness.
There were no words that existed to even try to explain the phenomenon in front of her; there just weren't any words at all. Many have tried, and none have even come close to describing how serene and breath-taking the scene could be. You were watching an alicorn raise the sun, how could you describe something like that? You simply can't, Chrysalis murmured inside her head, you simply can't describe something this beautiful. It's times like this that I truly see their power, and how easily they could crush me under the sheer weight of it. I really, really hope I didn't sign my death warrant early by siding with them.
All too soon, and yet seemingly having taken forever, Celestia was done with lowering the sun completely, and slowly, her hooves were back down on the ground. With an amused glance towards Chrysalis, Celestia spoke softly, and even hesitantly. "So...Do you enjoy watching me raise the sun, Chrys?"
Of course! It's only the most amazing thing ever! Though her mind was exploding with compliments, Chrysalis could only nod at Celestia.
The beginnings of a rather sinister plan worked up in Celestia's mind, and she smiled at the alicorn across from her. "Well, then...How would you like to learn how to raise and lower the sun?"
Chrysalis was astounded by what she heard; she couldn't believe that such thing was offered! Raising and lowering the sun? She'd be a fool not to leap on this chance! "Would I ever, Tia! Please, it's just so amazing whenever I see you do either action!"
Excellent. "Of course, there is one thing I want you to promise to do."
I'll gladly accept any terms and conditions! "I agree!"
I...Huh? I haven't even said what I wanted her to do. Confused and slightly regretful over abusing her relationship with Chrysalis, Celestia made a slight frown at the very giddy alicorn in front of her. "Chrys, I haven't even said what I wanted you to do."
"Doesn't matter, I can raise and lower the sun! Besides, I doubt you'd make me do something you know is disturbing and wrong."
"...True, it's not 'wrong' the way I see it, bu-"
"Ah! Say no more, I agree to whatever it is."
Well, then... "Alright, Chrys, I'll teach you how to raise and lower the sun, and in return..."
One year later
I hate Celestia. On the bright side, I get to do this! Chrysalis was currently under guise as Princess Celestia, and was attending the Summer Sun Celebration in Manehattan. All things considered, it wasn't bad, though it was annoying having ponies coming up to you, kissing your hooves and praising your name like some kind of object to be worshipped (especially if you were a changeling disguising as Celestia). No wonder Celestia said this was her most hated public event, and it apparently was one she was always forced to attend, as a public relations move. At least, unless Celestia ordered her to take her place.
This shapeshifting is a curse in disguise. Well, let's get on with it, Chrysalis! At least you get to raise the sun. Slowly, she levitated herself up in the air, and began the awesome task of raising the sun.