//------------------------------// // She's sleeping, Lulu! // Story: Little loony Luna and crazy caffeinated Celestia's life in Canterlot // by Vidhwansak //------------------------------// She's sleeping, Lulu! Popcorn? Check. Hilariously terrible and cheesy movie about how Twilight Sparkle and her friends defeating Nightmare Moon? Check. Drinks? Check. Spending time with my nephew? Check. If one thing could be said about Celestia and Blueblood's relationship, it was that while they happened to get along very, very well with one another, they also weren't able to spend a whole lot of time together, what with crazy alicorn shenanigans and political issues taking away what little time they could spend together. Now, however, was a good time for them to be together, and they were beginning to watch a movie labeled 'Twilight Sparkle and her battle-maids against the evil Nightmare Moonpie', which stated to be 'The most accurate representation of the Elements of Harmony against Nightmare Moon'. The title alone promised lots of laughter and fun to be had for the two. With a sigh, Celestia sunk into a very comfy chair, very nearly falling asleep just by sitting down on it. Although she had made time to spend with Blueblood, her day didn't go very well for her at all, and she was tired from the usual political deal that came with being a princess. As Blueblood slipped the movie into the DVD player, he looked up at Celestia with a slight frown. "You sound very tired, auntie, judging by that sigh. Are you sure you want to watch a movie with me when you could be turning in early for the night instead? I know how depressing and energy-exhausting the nobility can be at times." With a waved hoof of dismissal, the alicorn shot down Blueblood's recommendation. "Quite sure, Bluey." Celestia stretched her hooves out, groaning with pleasure as she felt something in her back snap. "I'd rather watch a movie with you." The unconvinced look on Blueblood's face told Celestia that she really needed to take lessons in learning how to lie better. However, Blueblood didn't press the issue, and simply walked on over to his chair, and sat down in it with a grin. "Alright then, auntie, if you say so. I'll go ahead and start the movie." With a flick of his magic, he pressed 'play' on the remote control, and the two were treated to the rather overly dramatic and poorly done introduction of Twilight Sparkle, whose name was sounded out as 'Twilight Spahkul'. Unfortunately, a yawn left Celestia's mouth, betraying just how tired she was. Drat. "I-I'm sorry, Bluey, that one slipped. I'm fine." "You're such a terrible liar, auntie; we haven't made it past the first five minutes of the movie and you're yawning! Either this movie is really that bad or you're tired, and I know which one that is because I haven't started yawning myself. Or maybe you're just getting a little too old." With a cheeky grin, he winked at her before levitating some popcorn over, chewing on it with gusto. The nerve of...! Ah, he's just teasing me. I'm sure I don't need any sleep. Sleeping now would show him I'm just an old pony that needs to be tucked into bed at night like a little filly! As the night went on, however, it became apparent that Celestia was getting very, very tired. Her eyes were half-closed and yawning was becoming frequent from her; Blueblood swore that he heard more yawning than action-packed battle fighting scenes (which were decent in the movie, especially once you consider the actors were doing them in maid dresses) from the movie. Soon, though, he had enough of Celestia's stubbornness. Blueblood sighed as he got up from his chair, and turned off the television. "I think you need to get some sleep, auntie." No! I've waited for a long time to spend some time with you, and I will not have it ruined simply because you think I need sleep! I'm a princess, an alicorn, but most of all ,your aunt! "I insist, Bluey, I am perfectly fine!" "What happened in the last five minutes of the movie?" Why is this of any importance? "You were watching the movie as well, you should know!" Her nephew fixed a glare on her. "Stop dodging the question, auntie." "You little rascal...Right, what happened in the last five minutes of the movie..." Celestia trailed off, trying to remember what happened. She was drawing blanks in her mind, however. Surely it isn't this hard to remember? This is what happened in the last five minutes! Celestia's inability to answer quickly told Blueblood all her needed to know. "Auntie Tia, please, get some rest; it was obvious you had your eyes closed throughout the movie, and if you're going to do that, you might as well sleep." "I...I just need a few minutes to lay down and rest my eyes! That's all I need!" Her hasty excuse was laughable, but Blueblood merely smiled; while he often had a childish and immature air about him, he, too, could be calculating and manipulative if it suited his own needs. "Very well, auntie! Please, lay down on your bed for a moment to rest your eyes! I'll just go and get some more popcorn for us." "That sounds very...Good, Bluey." Celestia walked on over to her bed, where she flopped down upon it heavily. Her eyes started to close when something light draped over her back, and she turned her head around to see her blanket on top of her. "I don't need my blanket, Bluey." The stallion picked up the nearly empty bowl of popcorn, and explained his action. "I was just trying to make you more comfortable, auntie. Please, you deserve to be pampered out of anypony in Canterlot right now." "I...Yes, alright then, Bluey, but...But remember, only five minutes!" "Shh, auntie, get some rest." "I...Will...Just re...Remember..." Celestia's eyes closed, and not five seconds after she did so, her breathing was slowed to a very slow pace, telling Blueblood that his aunt had just fallen asleep. Smiling at his deviousness, he quietly walked out of her room, and happened to meet Luna, who was just as surprised to see him. "Bluey! Hello!" With a hiss, Blueblood tried to silence Luna. "Shh! She's sleeping, Lulu!" I'm afraid you're going to have to wait until tomorrow to ask her whatever it is." Luna groaned, and walked away with Blueblood. "I wanted my Rainbow Dash plushie back..."