//------------------------------// // Coronation…. And more // Story: Love Is Magic // by TwinkleSparkle //------------------------------// As known, Twilight got a package from Princess Celestia. She found a little notebook that had an unfinished spell at the end written by Starswirl the Bearded. She casted the spell unintentionally, changed the destinies of her friends, fixed everything back, became an alicorn and got crowned as a princess of Equestria. However, this wasn't the whole story. After the coronation, Twilight spent some time with her family. She hasn't seen them in a while and it was a great opportunity to let them know her marefriend more. She has told her parents about her relationship with Luna a while ago but she really didn't have the opportunity to discuss it with them in detail. They were all sitting together in the royal dining room. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadence, Princess Twilight, Prince Shining Armor and Mr. Sparkle and Mrs. Twilight Velvet. They were all sitting together, enjoying a nice dinner after the eventful day. Everypony was busy with digging into the plate of fine pastries in front of them, when Mrs. Twilight Velvet suddenly said with a hint of pride. “Oh, who would've known that one day both our kids would be members of the royal family?” “It wasn't that much of a surprise for me.” Luna said playfully after noticing a blush on Twilight’s cheeks. “For Twilight was a princess her whole life. She only needed the wings and she got them.” “Oh, please honey.” Twilight said, still blushing. “You’re embarrassing me.” This comment earned a nice laugh from the whole pack. Then there was a small silence when only the cracking of the forks and knives against the plates was the only audible sound. Then again Mrs. Twilight Velvet was the one to break the silence. “So, Princess Luna.” “Please madam Twilight Velvet. There’s no need to call me with my title. We’re family after all.” “That’s true. So, I just wanted to ask how everything is going between you and Twilight so far.” “Well, we've had some problems. But we managed to overcome them and get back on track.” Luna said with a soft glance to Twilight. “Don’t worry mom.” Twilight said. “Luna and I are more than fine together. And I hope we’ll stay like that for a long time.” “Ahuh, But don’t you think that you too should take the relationship to the next level.” “MUM.” Twilight burst out, which earned another round of laugh from the rest of the family members. “What? I’m just speaking what’s on my mind. But the choice is yours of course.” “Mrs. Velvet.” Celestia said after taking the hint from the expressions of the two mares. “I think that they’ll be able to make the right decision. Also, it’s better to let everything run its course.” “You’re right your highness.” Mrs. Velvet said. The rest of the night was just small talks about different topics. Mostly Twilight’s researches about the Crystal Empire’s history and, of course, her newly found duties as a princess. But Luna was thoughtful and off guard most of the time. What Twilight Velvet said was still echoing in her head. She had a point; Twilight and Luna have been in together for almost a year now. That’s the longest relation that Luna had ever been. But she wanted it to go for more time. And the new fact of Twilight becoming an alicorn will help this dream come true. But this small talk made Luna realize that she has never given a real deep thought about the future of this relationship. Were they ready for this kind of commitment? She did love Twilight, and she had some fancies of them marrying. But to actually take this step was really something to think about. She didn't sleep that night. The thought was consuming her. She didn't know why she was so afraid of the thought. Maybe because of the last events that happened. Or was it the fact of being into a long committed relationship that scared her. But she was in a committed relationship for a year and she has never felt happier in her life. At that time, Luna held the door of her room open, and Celestia came in with a genuine smile on her face. She climbed on the bed beside her and put a hoof on her sister’s shoulder. “You look so thoughtful tonight my dear sister.” Celestia said in a sweet manner. She may be a troll and have some bad habits. But when necessary, she turns on to her mother mode in a jiffy, “Is it something you want to talk about?” Luna let out a deep sigh and said with a voice that was so soft that it may resemble that of Fluttershy more than the gamer princess. “Tia, am I a foul pony?” Celestia was taken aback by the question. But she knew her sister and she knew how her mind operated very well. She collected herself back and said in the most mother like tone. “Of course you’re not. You’re a genial mare.” “Then why am I so afraid?” “Are Twilight Velvet’s words still bothering you?” “Yes, but I’m not annoyed by them. I’m more annoyed by my thoughts.” “Then speak your mind Luna. Maybe it can guide you to the answer.” “The whole situation is new to me. I mean, I had a lot of fantasies about me and Twilight getting married. We even joked about it multiple times when we were together. But the moment that the topic came to real grounds. I felt as scared as a little filly standing in front of a timberwolf in the middle of the Everfree forest.” “I think your fear is because of the situation being brand new to you. You’ve never been in a relationship for that long. And you and Twilight seem so dedicated to one another.” “It’s not just that. Also what happened in LasPegasus won’t be easily forgotten. I’m afraid of being irresponsible enough to do anything stupid.” “I don’t know about that. But I know that you were responsible enough to co-rule a huge kingdom and even to rule me when I get off my limits. Also you know that you have a very responsible partner that will be always by your side.” “I guess you’ve got a point Tia.” Luna said and then she stood up with a look of determination on her face. “I was planning to do this since I knew that Twilight would become a princess. And me being a coward would be just humiliating for both myself and my beloved Twilight.” Then she gave her sister a tight hug. “Thank you Tia.” “Don’t mention it.” Celestia said after she broke from her sister’s forelimbs. She stood up and turned to the door and before she reached it she turned quickly to her sister. “See, you made me almost forget something of great importance.” “What is it?” Luna said with a look of curiosity. This look turned to a look of attention as Celestia used her magic to summon a small box which was coated in a fabric as if it was cut from the skies of the clearest summer night and decorated by hundreds of glimmering stars. Celestia slowly opened the lid of the box to reveal a ring firmly settling on what can be seen to be a small cloud of white lace. What’s really indescribable was the ring itself. It had a gemstone that is unidentified to pony kind. It was so gorgeous that Rarity would faint a thousand times from the first sight of this olive sized gemstone. It was so glamorous that Spike would slay thousands of his own kind just to get a taste of it. It was clear, it was pure, it was white, it was black, and it was rainbow colored. You can’t really say how it was cut to be a masterpiece like that. The body of the ring was made of pure gold. It was shaped like two dragons embracing the masterpiece. There was also tiny and elegant carving on the inner side of the ring which was carved in the ancient language of the Crystal Empire. “W-what is this?” Luna said with a look of massive astonishment from what’s in front of her. “It’s a wedding ring.” Celestia said after she turned the troll mode on. But her little joke wasn’t received with the desired ‘no shit Sherlock’ look from Luna. Which Celestia finds so entertaining and rather cute. So she got upset and turned back to her matter of fact mode and said in a serious tone. “But this is not an ordinary wedding ring. This ring was possessed by our mother. It’s carved by the most powerful of monks of the Crystal Empire. This masterpiece is one of the very few remaining pieces which were enchanted by the long lost magic of love in its raw form, which is even more powerful than the love magic Cadence now possesses. It’s called The Bond of The Gods.” “It’s beautiful.” Luna said, still focused on the ring which was like no other in the universe. “It is my dear sister. It was our parents will for the ring to be given to whoever gets the decision of marrying first. I guess you earned it sister.” Celestia closed the little box and have it to Luna who took it in her magic. Once Luna took hold of it, she sensed a great power inside it. It was the same feeling she gets when she is with Twilight or when she’s even thinking about her. But this time, this feeling was multiplied a thousand times. “But be careful sister.” Celestia said with a little smile. “For that in the moment you put this ring on Twilight’s horn. A bond will be formed between you. A bond that is so strong that your souls will be united. You’ll feel what each other feels, sense fears of each other and will be together wherever you go, present with each other by soul if not by body.” Luna slowly looked up to her sister. She had a smile of bravery. Her eyes were full of confidence, like that of a brave warrior that can take down the strongest of armies to finish his quest. Then she said in a low, yet strong voice. “Don’t worry my sister. I already made my choice to take this promise of commitment, and I’m not ready to turn back now. Also this bond you speak of will make my commitment a lot easier. For now we’ll understand each other even better than what we already do.” “I see you made your choice then. Good luck.” “Thank you, for I need all of it tomorrow.” The next morning was a normal day. All the guests had left the palace to their homes. Princess Twilight was really busy with Princess Celestia in the discussions of the royal duties of Twilight as a princess. The only encounter that happened between Twilight and Luna was on lunch. It was just a short apology from Twilight to Luna about what her mother said that night. Luna in turn just dismissed the thought cheerfully and told Twilight to come to her room to spend the night with her, an invitation that Twilight accepted with great joy. This busy atmosphere that surrounded the entire palace was just perfect for Luna to prepare her ‘greatest proposal ever’ plan. She spent the entire day changing the whole decor of her room to make it more close to the fanciest restaurant in Canterlot. She also got out her best and hottest dress she had and put it on. She erased any evidence of her gamer self and carefully piled it under her bed. She spent the rest of the day in front of the mirror, a thing that she had never done before, she actually despised the mares that did that. But today was a special day of course. When the time came for her to raise the moon, she spent about an hour and a half preparing the night sky, which is, by the way, a really long time. She even made a new constellation, but she hid it from sight for further purpose. Just as she finished her preparation, Twilight was knocking at the door. She was as precise as always. Luna opened the door and Twilight was standing with her wings upright. She was in Luna favorite dress, but it was slightly different. Twilight changed it with a golden strip on the waist and the tips of the sleeves. It was a simple adjustment, but it really made the dress glow more. It made Twilight glow more. It was really a pleasant sight. “Good evening my sweet love.” Luna said in a soft voice. “How are you doing tonight?” “Hey Lulu, wow, you look really stunning tonight.” “You also look more beautiful than the moon in this wonderful night.” Luna said as she gave Twilight a quick kiss. “Ooooh, thank you, but I must say. You did a fabulous job with the skies today. It’s the most beautiful night sky I've ever seen.” “I just wanted to see if I still have these abilities of creativity. I guess that my mind didn't rust completely.” Twilight let out a heartily giggle from the comment. Then she gave a long gaze to the night sky. “So, Princess Twilight, How was your first royal day?” “It was good, but really exhausting. I had enough formality and etiquette sessions for my whole life. The political sessions were really exciting though.” “Thou art fairly different from us our dear princess.” “Oh puh-lease, I've really had enough with old Equine. I only used it in reading old books on rare occasions. I've never thought I would've been forced to speak with it.” “Don’t worry you’ll get used to it. But did Celestia tell you anything about your authorities?” “She said something about being in charge of the scientific researches all over Equestria, also to be the supervisor on the royal university.” “Wow, everything you love in a one package.” “But it’s a great responsibility. I don’t know if I’ll be able to do it perfectly.” “I have faith in you. You’re a responsible mare and you can do anything. I’m sure of it.” “Thank you Luna. But I’ll need you with me.” Luna wrapped her in a soft embrace and said in a soft tone. “I’ll never leave your side.” “I’m sure of it Lulu.” They broke apart. At this moment Luna chose to make her move. She pointed to the sky and said to Twilight. “I made a new constellation and I want you to give me your opinion.” Then she used her magic to reveal her constellation. It was more of a phrase written by stars that sparkled in the middle of the clear night sky. The phrase was simple, it was “Twilight, You’re the only mare that captured my heart. Would you accept to be my partner in this life forever? Bonded together by the sacred bond of marriage? Twilight was stunned by the sudden proposal. Her face was deep cute red. She kept staring at the stars for a while. When she turned to Luna she found her on her knees, holding out the graceful ring in its night sky box. Twilight looked at Luna and at the ring for a while. She was stunned and thoughtful, but speechless. She kept like that for a while, looking at the nervous-as-hay Luna. Each and every minute that Twilight spent with Luna came back to her as a really fast and beautiful movie. She remembered the first time that Luna had confessed to her. At that time she took a decision that she has never taken before, a decision that had changed her life totally, but definitely to the best. That decision was to put her mind a side and let her heart take control. At this moment she took the risk, and she was willing to take it again at that time. Suddenly she threw herself on Luna and gave her a very deep and affectionate kiss. Her heart had already taken the decision. She parted from Luna and said. “Yes, yesyesyesyesyesyesyes.” Luna wrapped her tightly for another deep kiss. They've just made a life changing decision. But they were determinate to take it, as if it was an unspoken fact that their relationship would reach this stage sooner or later. But it was something to look for and they took their time. They just kept together, looking at the night sky, waiting for the dawn of a completely new chapter in their life. An interesting and amazing one.