Two weeks had passed since Luna proposed to Twilight. Twilight spent most of her time since then either preparing for the wedding or learning and going about her royal duties. Even with her hooves full, however, she couldn't help but wonder about the new life she's heading towards. She's now a princess and she is going to be a wife in less than a week.
She was happy for this turn of events. However, as happy as she was, she was terrified with the duties that came with it. Also, she was always worried about not being able to keep up with her duties towards Equestria and her newfound duties towards her wife. But she thought it would be better to leave it be, for now at least.
Luna wasn't any less busy than her love, if not busier. She was the one overseeing the whole wedding preparation process. She had to personally make sure that everything went according to the schedule. She couldn't leave anything to chances, she always thought. Everything has to be perfect for her Little Sparky. Not to mention having her royal duties to carry, raising the moon and running the night court.
Every time she looked at her wedding ring her heart couldn't help but beat strongly. She was happy, the happiest she had ever been. She was also the most nervous she had ever been. Her nervousness wasn't without a reason, though. She still couldn't shake the events of LasPegasus from her mind. How could she ever forget that she hit her beloved Twilight like that? What if she went into that state again in the future? Twilight said it was instantaneous and it was nothing to worry about. But she couldn't help but to think that the possibility is still there. And just the slightest thought of it made her stomach turn over.
Twilight had just finished her diplomatic affairs session with Princess Celestia. It was an easy topic to go over. Todays session was about the alliances that Equestria made with the nations in the region and the country's diplomatic status. So, they were able to finish earlier than usual. Princess Celestia found this a great opportunity to have a little chat with Twilight.
"So, how are the preparations going?" Celestia Said, "I know that both you and Luna have worked so hard on them."
"Oh, they're fine Prin- I mean Celestia." Twilight said, blushing slightly from her mistake. " Luna is reviewing every single detail, and that makes me kinda relieved. I'm very happy that the girls are coming tomorrow to help us. They'll take loads of work off our shoulders."
"It is very kind of them to come and help. Though I'm curious about why you didn't ask them earlier."
"I just didn't want to bother them. They all have their own problems. But Planning the wedding was very tiring, more tiring that I imagined."
"It is indeed." Celestia said with a little chuckle.
"What is it Celestia?" Twilight said, raising an eyebrow.
"Oh, it's nothing." Celesta said, raising a hoof dismissively. "Anyway, how are you taking the whole marriage situation?"
Twilight let out a nervous sigh and said. "I won't lie to you. I'm really, really nervous and shocked about it. Don't get me wrong, I love Luna and being her wife is the best thing that ever happened to me. It all just happened too fast."
"Well, at least you're taking it better than Luna."
"What do you mean?" Twilight said in a worrying tone.
"She told me about what happened in that bar in Las Pegasus. "
"But I told her that it was an instantaneous state, it was really nothing to worry about."
"I know, she told me that as well. However, she is still afraid that this instantaneous state will return back. Also, I can't say that she's not worried about the duties of marriage."
"Well, that's the thing that worries me the most. I always ask myself if I'd ever be able to do my duties towards both Equestria and Luna."
"I'm sure that you too will be happy together." Celestia said, putting a reassuring hoof on her sister in law's shoulders. "you two love each other and that's enough to make you go through anything that steps in your way."
"I really hope so." Twilight said with a gentle smile.
"Tell you what." Celestia said with a grin. "Why don't you spend the night with Luna tonight? I'll cancel tonight's sessions and will hold the night court for Luna so she could be completely free tonight, just for you."
"That's very sweet of you Celestia, but wouldn't it be too exhausting for you?"
"Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. You fillies just go and have fun."
"Thanks Celestia."Twilight said, hugging Celestia. "You're the best."
"Don't thank me." Celestia said, breaking the embrace. "Now go get ready for tonight."
"Okay." Twilight said after leaving in a hurry. Tonight is going to be quite eventful.
It has been since the proposal that the two lovebirds were able to spend a relaxing night together. As soon as Luna finished raising the moon. She prepared herself for the night with her fiancé. There were a lot of things to talk about. But she only wanted to stay with her for a night as it was before. She just wanted to relax with her and nothing more. But she knew that it would be inveitable for her to talk with Twilight about her worries. She really hoped that this night would sooth off her aching mind, even if it was for just a little bit. Her trail of thoughts was cut off by a knock on her door. She opened it to find the beautiful smile of the lavender alicorn greeting her.
"Hey Lulu." Twilight said in a cheerful tune.
"Hello my Little Sparky." Luna said, leaning over her and giving her a gentle kiss. "How was your day?"
"The usual, had some studying to do after my sessions with Celestia. Then I went to double check the preparations before coming to you."
"You really want to make sure that everything goes without a hitch, don't you?"
"You know me." Twilight said with a little giggle. "But I've got to say that you did as amazing job with the preparations."
"Thanks sweetie. It's really nice coming from you. We also need to thank the girls for coming and helping us tomorrow."
"Yes, I'm sure they will be a great help for both of us."
"They will indeed."
The two mares sat beside each other in the balcony with their wings wrapped around each other. They held each other close, so close that you might think that they're a single, inseparable entity. They shared a moment of silence, both trying to enjoy the warmth of their bodies and the wonderful night. They also wanted to get their heads straight for what to come.
Twilight was the one to break the silence. She said in a gentle tune. "I can't believe we're getting married in a week."
"Me neither." Luna said, looking at the mare. "It's like it was only yesterday when I first confessed to you. Remember that day, Twily?"
"How can I forget? It was two years ago, right here in the gardens." Twilight said, pointing at the gadens of the palace. "I must say, I was so shocked I wasn't able to move a muscle for about half an hour."
"It's nothing compared to my nervousness." Luna said with a chuckle. "I spent the night before just thinking about what to say to you."
"Well, you didn't say much as I recall." Twilight said, teasing.
"I was going to." Luna said, pouting playfully. "But when I stood in front of you my brain just, shut down." Luna said with a laugh.
"Heheh, yeah, it tends to do that."
"I guess you're right."
Another heavy blanket of silence fell over the two lovers. They were both waiting for the other to point out the elephant in the room. It wasn't easy for either of them. So, Twilight went straight for it.
"So, Lulu." Twilight said.
"Yes, darling."
"Are you worried about, you know, our marriage?"
"Who, me?" Luna said playfully.
"Yes you."
"Well, of course I am." Luna said, deciding to let it all out. "In fact, I'm terrified."
"Can't say any less here." Twilight said with a sigh. "I don't know if I'll ever be able to fulfill my duties as a wife."
"I wouldn't worry about that. You're a responsible mare. If anyone should be afraid about not playing her role in this marriage, it should be me."
"Why are you saying that?"
"Because I'm reckless, Twilight. I always do silly things. I was corrupted by evil and I let my emotions let the best of me sometimes."
"You're still talking about what happened in Las Pegasus, aren't you?"
"I can never take it out of my mind." Luna said, lowering her head. "I'm always afraid that I would hurt you again, get back into this dark, disgusting state in the future."
Luna started sobbing, she tried to form words but her crying stopped her from sounding coherent. Twilight could pick some words like "Sorry" and "afraid". Twilight now understood how terrified Luna was. She also knew she had to ease her aching heart somehow. So, she let her heart do the work instead of her mind.
"There, there." Twilight said, running her hoof in her mane in an attempt to comfort her.
"I'm so terrified, Twilight." Luna said in a mid-cry.
"Well, I'm not. You know why?"
"Why?"
"Because I love you. I'll be there for you. And you love me. Your love will always be bigger than your hatred."
"You, really think so?" Luna said while she was drying her tears.
"I know so. I also know that you're a strong mare, that you'll conquer whatever fear or darkness that would ever arouse in your heart."
"Will you promise me one thing then, Twilight?" Luna said, Looking into Twilight's eyes.
"I'll promise you anything Luna." Twilight said with a gentle, yet confident tone.
"Promise me to stay forever beside me and catch me whenever I fall."
"I promise Luna. I promise."
"I also have a promise to make to you too."
"What is that?"
"I promise you to never let anything, myself included, hurt you." Luna said as she planted a soft kiss on the mare's forehead.
Twilight then leaned on Luna, gently closing her eyes and saying. "I'm so lucky to have you by my side Lulu."
Luna looked at twilight, just the sight of her made a gentle smile form on her face. Then she said. "I'm luckier my love."
They then spent the night together, relaxing, enjoying the sky and feeling no worries whatsoever. They are heading towards a new life. They're terrified, sure. But they both knew that they have each other, that they need each other. With this, nothing could never stop them from having their happily ever after.