Chapter 8 – Dinner with a queen
Despite the fact that the young mare's stomach is still full from her lunch that was only a few hours ago. Although, the light purple mare holds her thoughts back as she floats a smaller fork up for the appetizer salad in front of her.
The dinner has rolled on with a light tone for the most part, with Shinning and Twilight leading the conversations. Sparky and you sit across from the young mare with Twilight and the still wide awake colt next to Violet.
However, the young mare's stare into the fresh green and red vegetable salad is brought up as the pink mare sitting near the head of the table speaks up, "...I know we called you all up here for Violet's birthday."
The young mare's head turns to the smiling pink pony as she continues, "...And it is very nice to see how much you have grown...But" A slight sigh comes from the mare as her tone shifts a little to a more formal chime, "I assume we should say this now that way we can still enjoy a dinner not wallow in decisions."
Cadence clears her throat as she holds her gaze to the young mare, "As Twilight should already know and as you might be aware, Princess Celestia has sent out the letter to whom she has picked as her newest pupil."
You squint to the comment as you shift your eyes to the two mare that sit across from you. Truthfully you're not one hundred percent sure that she didn't get the letter...And judging by the two mare's simple and emotionless nods they've accepted not getting one. Your first thought is to condone the young mare but you're unable to get your voice up as Cadence continues.
"...But Princess Celestia no longer presides over the school, and as a result there will be two pupils picked." Cadence brings back her smile as she continues, "Princess Luna has expressed interest in you. However, she also understands there might be something else that you may pursue."
Cadence slightly shifts her eyes to the white stallion next to her for a moment as she nods, "I may be an alicorn, but I don't think it's any surprise that I don't have all of an alicorn’s abilities." She pauses as she swallows, "And because of that we have to make sure there's somepony to take over if something happens."
The room falls even more silent as the pink mare trails on, "After Twilight it would be you. So, Princess Luna has offered an alternative for your next two years. You may choose to stay here in the crystal empire for the remainder of your school time, learning from us and as the city's apprentice mage. Or you could continue your current path and return to Canterlot as Luna's pupil."
Violet's hooves remain silent as the young mare continues to just blink to the mare's lengthy and surprising speech, "...We understand it's a little different than what you probably intended for your schooling, but we as well as Luna think the majority of crystal ponies understanding hoofing would be an added benefit. But the choice is yours to make when the time comes."
A faint giggle comes up from the mare as she wiggles her hoof a little up from the table, "Which of course is a while away."
The room holds it's silence for the moment as you and everypony just stare to the light purple mare still letting everything sink in.
However Violet gives a warm smile as she nods to her uncle and aunt.
Shining now rings his voice up as he smiles, "We can talk more about it another day, we just wanted you to know."
As his voice comes to an end the doors leading into the kitchen come open as the main courses start to come towards the table.
Violet turns her attention back to the table as her plate comes to sit in front of her, however the sight of her food doesn't really quell the thoughts that have begun to run in her mind.
End of chapter 8