//------------------------------// // Revelation // Story: Love Is Magic // by TwinkleSparkle //------------------------------// Celestia’s sun was raised and spread its golden rays onto the beautiful lands of Equestria, signaling the beginning of a new day. The rays came through the small crack between the dark blue curtains of the Princess of the night, and slowly cast themselves on the closed eye lids of the small purple alicorn. She lazily opened up her eyelids to look at the smiling face of her sleeping fiancée. She kept there, enjoying the moment, looking closely at her beloved princess, feeling her warm soft breath on her chest. This beautiful, lazy moment made her remember last night. She is now a member of the royal family. She will soon be the wife of a member of the royal family. She started analyzing this thought. She knows very well that she had already agreed to marry Luna. She agreed to be bonded to her with a sacred, unbreakable bond forever. She loved the thought, but she was afraid as well. Her fear was with the responsibilities that were associated with this bond. She had committed herself to it, but on second thought, she thought that this could be the best thing that had ever happened to her. She loved Luna with all her heart, and if Luna was determined enough to take this step and put herself to this kind of commitment, then she would also do her best to do the same. Her thoughts were cut when the two eyelids in front of her were opened; revealing the two big cyan eyes that she always got lost in. The two eyes kept staring into her eyes. Then a wide smile was formed on the face of the owner of these eyes. She then got closer to Twilight and planted a quick kiss on her lips. “Good morning my little Sparky.” Luna said with a half sleeping, half singing voice. “Good morning Lulu.” Twilight said with a little smile. “Did you sleep well?” “Well, you were so good yesterday. I couldn't manage but to sleep like a little filly.” This comment made Twilight’s cheeks turn deep red. She gave a little giggle and said. “Well, I’m happy that I pleased you. But the credit must go for you being an awesome teacher.” Both of them shared a good laugh together. Then they got up and went to take a nice, warm and long shower together. When they came out they dried themselves and started combing each other’s coats, manes and tails, which was a habit they developed to do together every time they spent the night with each other. They said that it was relaxing and made them bond together even more. After a short time they went downstairs to the royal dining room as accustomed. Princess Celestia was already sitting on the table digging into the plate full of baked goods in front of her. The mares walked over and sat beside each other as always. “Good morning, Princess.” Twilight said. “Good morning, Twilight.” Celestia said. “But I think we agreed that you call me Celestia. After all, you’re a princess now, which makes you a part of the family.” “Or you can call her Tia as I do.” Luna said playfully, a comment which earned a giggle from both mares. “Sorry Celestia.” Twilight said, a little blushing. “But it’s hard to stop calling you without your title just like that. My tongue still feels foreign calling you by your bare name.” “But you managed to do so easily with Luna.” Celestia said, pouting playfully. Twilight giggled a little and said. “You know it was different with Luna. She was my friend, even before we became together. But you’ve always been my mentor. I sometimes felt that you’re like a second mother of mine.” Celestia shed some tears after hearing these words. She came from her seat and moved to Twilight. Then she wrapped her forelimbs around her in a soft embrace. Then she parted from her, looked her in the eye and said. “You've always been the source of my pride Twilight. You've never been just my student. And if you think of me as your sister, then I would be honored to call you my sibling. And if you think of me as your mother, then I wouldn't be more proud of my little daughter.” They wrapped their forelimbs around each other again. Luna was there watching and smiling greatly from this beautiful sight. She felt great warmth in her body; she felt that she was really a part of a family. Then she wrapped her forelimbs around the two other mares. Who took her in their hooves and shared a warm and pleasant group hug for a moment. Then each mare turned back to her seat. “Now that was emotional.” Luna said with a smile. “It was indeed.” Celestia said. There was a mere moment of silence, which the mares took the advantage of to fulfill their desire for food. Celestia was the first one to break the silence. “So, Luna.” Celestia said. “Mmhm.” Luna replied with her mouth full. “How did it go yesterday?” “Well, let’s just say that Twilight just gained another reason for her to be related to the royal family.” “Well, I congratulate both of you. I wouldn't be happier.” “Thanks Celestia.” Twilight said. “But how did you know?” “Luna told me about it the day of your coronation. The wedding ring she presented to you was from me, passed from our mother.” Twilight’s eyes widened. Then she said. “The ring I put on my horn last night. W-was it the bond of the gods?” Luna looked strangely at her fiancée, and then said. “Yes, it was. But how did you know about it?” “It was one of the crafts that I had studied to know more about the limits of the ancient Crystal Empire’s love magic. I only saw parchments talking about it. I think I was so caught in the moment last night I didn't really notice.” “Well then, now it will be yours to experience its true powers.” Celestia said with a smile. “You know Twily,” Luna said. “when I got hold of it with my magic the night before. I felt something that I’ve never felt before. It’s like the feelings I have towards you, but multiplied many, many times.” “That’s because, as I read, it boosts the love feelings for whoever wears, or magically touches it. It also makes them feel the love that the other pony feels for them in addition to their own love.” “Wow, I didn't know that you had that much love for me.” “Oh, really? So you had doubts about me loving you more than you loving me?” “Twily, I think we had this sorted out months ago. We both love each other more than each other.” Celestia raised an eyebrow and said in a confused tone. “What is that supposed to mean?” The other two mares giggled at the confused Celestia, which made her even more confused. “Care to explain to her Twily?” Luna said playfully. “Why should I always be the one who does the explaining?” “Because you’re better at explaining sweetie.” Luna said with a smile. “Okay, you beat me again with your sweet smile. Well, Celestia, the statement that you’ve heard is like a theory that we came up with to fulfill an argument we were having on who loves the other more. We kept arguing about it for a long time. Until we discovered that our love for each other is infinite. So we came with this statement to symbolize the infinity of our love.” This explanation made Celestia even more confused. But she chose to drop the topic down because she knew that she would go nowhere with it anyway. Then each of the mares started digging in their plates again. After breakfast was done, Twilight followed Celestia to another day of sessions about her royal duties. So it was up to Luna to run the court for the day. But she couldn't be on full concentration in the sessions. She was always thinking about Twilight. Their future life together and how they’ll handle it. Especially after the recent event that happened to them. She wasn’t sure if it would happen again, and if it did, would Twilight be able to handle it? She had to reveal her fears to her lover. But it must wait for another time to come. After dinner, Twilight and Luna went together for a walk in the royal gardens. It was a fine night, the moon was bright, cool breath was blowing in the branches of the trees making them dance lazily. The two mares kept walking in silence for a while. It was fears they wanted to talk about, and it was fear that, made them silent. After a while, Twlilght looked at Luna’s face. She was looking up in the sky. She had a look that Twilight knew well, a look of worrying and unease. Whenever Luna had that look, Twilight knew that there’s something that Luna wanted to talk about but was afraid to. She extended her forelimb to Luna’s cheek and slowly pulled her face to face hers. “What’s the matter dear?” Twilight said in the sweetest tone she could manage. “You seem so lost in thought.” “It’s….. It’s just something that happened today in court. Don’t worry about it.” “Luna,” Twilight said in a serious, but still sweet tone. “I know you well, it’s something about us isn't it?” Luna let out a deep sigh, signaling that she wasn’t going to lie to Twilight anymore, and then said with a smile. “You know me so well Twily. I should keep that in mind.” Twilight let out a giggle, more to lighten up the mood than actually being amused by the comment. Then she said softly. “Yes darling, so speak your mind, please. I don’t like to see you like that.” “I was thinking today about the decision we took together. It’s a whole new life Twilight, and I fear that I might do you unkind.” “W…what makes you say this? We made this decision together.” “I know, I know, but what happened in LasPegasus never left my mind. It’s like a dark ghost following me everywhere and I can’t flee from it.” “I told you before; it was just remains of a broken spirit. It’s not like you’ll turn back into Nightmare Moon.” “How can you be sure?” Twilight stood in front of Luna and looked deeply into her eyes. Then she said. “Because you have something you didn't have back then. You have love, you have me.” “That what makes me fear the most.” “No, that’s what should make you be certain that what happened back then won’t happen again, because love is always stronger than hatred.” “But you-“Luna was then cut off by Twilight’s hoof covering her mouth. “Don’t you worry about me. As long as we’re together, there’s nothing we need to fear.” “I’m so glad that I have you by my side.” Luna then planted a kiss on Twilight’s lips. Then they wrapped their forelimbs together, looking at the moon. The wind billowed into the branches of the trees behind them, making a sweet, soft melody to their ears. It’s a new life, a new start, a new phase in their lives, and they’re going there with their heads up high.