//------------------------------// // 313. Escape by Just A Fabulous Cat // Story: The Sun and the Stars: A Twilestia Prompt Collab // by Fuzzyfurvert //------------------------------// by Just A Fabulous Cat *** Celestia had been calmly setting up her bed, knowing that the newly coronated princess would be coming in for advice. She placed her pillows neatly at the end of her bed, being sure that there were enough for the two of them. After practically raising Twilight, she knew how much that mare loved her pillows. She smiled as she remembered the time that Twilight had been practically sleeping on a throne of them. Soon enough, she heard knocking on her door just as she climbed up and got into a comfortable position. "Come in, Twilight," she said elegantly as ever, quickly organizing her thoughts to be sure she had answers for all of Twilights questions. A nervous purple mare slowly opened the door to her chambers, her eyes quickly landing on Celestia with a bit of fear in them. "I-is this a bad time?" she asked, beginning to back away. It was plain as day to Celestia that she didn't want to have this conversation. But Celestia wanted Twilight to be ready. "Why no, Twilight. Come in, we have plenty of time to discuss your princess duties." She then motioned a hoof forward. Twilight slowly nodded, coming in awfully quiet for some reason, her legs wobbling like mad as she approached the bed. My, my, she is nervous. Celestia thought as she observed her student, chuckling a little, making Twilight blush. But something then caught her eye, making her stop mid-laugh. It was letter, wobbling around in Twilight's purple magic. Twilight noticed her eyes on land on it, making her quickly stabilize her magic in order for the princes to get a better look. It was golden, unlike any letter she'd ever seen before, the sun seemingly sparkling on it even though her curtains were drawn shut. Twilight then thrust the letter forward to her, turning her head away as she spoke. It was to much to look Celestia in the eyes at the moment. "T-this is for you. I've been working on a spell for a few weeks to make the paper sparkle like that," she replied nervously, trying to keep her legs from running off without her as she confronted the princess. Celestia nodded in response, gently grabbing the letter from her shaky student, opening it ever so gently. A note, just as golden as the letter, was inside. Twilight's whole body was shaking like mad as Celestia did so, her mind screaming at her to just run away and never look back. To just go into her castle and lock herself from the outside world, having Spike being the only being she talked to as she wallowed in self pity. But then, she would still have the everlasting pain in her heart. The pain of wanting Celestia by her side when she woke up in the morning, drowsy and craving coffee. To have Spike make breakfast while she and Celestia sat at the table, patiently waiting with warm smiles on each other's faces. To kiss each other on the lips, proceeding to walk out the front door, facing the world side by side as lovers. Not just friends or simply two princesses sharing rule over Equestria. And even if this fantasy of hers didn't come true, the pain would at least lessen a little for having confessed after all these years. "Y-you can read it," Twilight said, speedily looking away when Celestia looked back at her, perplexed. Celestia nodded in response to her ex-student, proceeding to slip the note out of its container, unfolding it. This made a squeak of fear escape Twilight's lips, but Celestia was to focused on the letter to notice. She began muttering the words out loud, forcing a light pink onto Twilight's cheeks. Dear Celestia, I don't really know how to put this, but I like you-no, like, like you. Ever since I left for Ponyville, my heart's been hurting lately. At first I didn't know what it was, but I began to notice it left every time you visited, and I made the realization that I like you more than just a 'We are friends' liking. It was a romantic liking. Now, at first I was very nervous to even bring up the subject of love around you, but as time went on I knew that I would have to confess sooner or later or this hurt would only get worse over time. But since I'm too scared to say it out loud, here's this note. I really like, like you Celestia, and well, would you like you be my fillyfriend? It may sound odd, but I'm serious. I want you to be my special somepony for the rest of my time on this planet. It may seem short to you, being an alicorn, but I'll make it worthwhile. Well, I guess I've said all I've needed to say. Well, actually, just one more thing- "I love you." Celestia looked up, seeing her ex-student finishing the last few words that had been on the letter, her blush nearly red now. Celestia quickly realized she had been mumbling the words out loud, erasing some of her confusion. "Now, do you love me?" Celestia, beginning to understand a bit, gave her student a warm, reassuring smile as she folded the letter up, putting it back into its envelope. "Of course I do, Twilight." And just like that, Celestia patted a hoof on her bed, signaling that Twilight could join her as she placed the letter on her nightstand. She was going to frame that. Memories like this one have to be treasured in every way possible. Twilight hopped on, lying down by her, chuckling nervously. She was desperate to know what the princess was thinking, and Celestia knew it. But first, she needed to ask a few questions before she could assure her former student. "Twilight, how long have you known this? How long have you known that I'm the one?" "Since after Shinning Armor's wedding," she replied, much calmer than before,. But her voice was shaky nonetheless. "And how long have you had this letter?" "Erm, a few weeks after that." Celestia nodded, confirming most of her thoughts. But she still had one more question in store. "So why did you think now was the right time?" "Becasue now that i'm immortal, t-things will be less complicated. You know, I won't die, and we'll be together, and-" Celestia put a hoof to Twilight's lips, shushing her. She had heard enough to confirm her decision. "Twilight, do you want to know what my answer is to the question you stated on the note?" Twilight slowly nodded, bracing herself for the worst. She was so, so stup- "It's about time." Twilight's eyes widened with excitement as she sighed with relief, happy to know that she wasn't rejected by her true love. And just then, Celstia felt that it was time. She and Twilight, on instinct, leaned a little closer to each other, their lips almost touching. "Now, how about we forget those 'Royal Duties' and escape into paradise for a bit?"