//------------------------------// // The Court of the Sun // Story: The Sun's Life // by DiscordFan //------------------------------// Celestia was now over 9490 suns old, or 26 years old. Luna was 3285 suns old, or nine years old. Luna's speech had "corrected," and she had grown into a beautiful filly. She had navy coat and her birthmark was as black as night with a glorious crescent moon. Her mane was the color of the blue glow around a full moon, and her eyes shone like stars. Fortunately or unfortunately, Mother and Father decided to get her suitors this time at the "correct" age. Unfortunately, Celestia also has begun receiving suitors when she turned 20. It was late, but Mother and Father were happy. Celestia trotted onto the throne room balcony where Luna was gazing happily at her ponies. Her ears perked and twitched at the sound of clopping hooves. She turned her head slightly. "Hello, 'Tia," Luna said. "I suppose the night must end. One moment, please, sister." Luna trotted closer to the edge of the balcony and let out a shrill whistle that stretched across Equestria. Suddenly, hundreds, then thousands of threstrals flew above the palace, each looking for a dark cave until the moon rose again. Celestia stared at the sight. So many colors; all of Luna's (main) subjects. They were as colorful as "normal" ponies. Celestia continued staring. It was like looking at a rainbow. Luna smiled at Celestia. "Do you like it?" Celestia sighed pleasantly. "Oh, Luna," Celestia said, continuing to gaze at the ponies. "It's beautiful... Wait, you didn't set this up or rehearse this for me... Did you?" Luna giggled gently. "'Tia! Of course not! Actually my friend, Midnight Breeze, offered to do this every night after getting his father, commander of the night guard, to help. Isn't that so generous?!" Luna sighed adorably. Celestia held back so much giggles. "How old is he, Luna?" "He's over 4015 suns old..." (11) "... He's white as a full moon; his eyes are a vibrant yellow as shooting stars. His mane is a deep, deep navy blue with one streak of cyan and is longer than normal male manes and its a somewhat wavy." Luna stared at the moon. "And the webbing of his wings are dark as midnight during a dead..." (new) "...moon..." Luna sighed dreamily at the moon. Then, Celestia saw a pony's shadow fly in front of the moon and dove down. It was the pony of Luna's description. Another pony followed. It was Commander Twilight Crescent. The commander bowed before the princesses. "M'ladies," he said. "Guardians of the Sun and Moon, Day and Night." Celestia flared her wings and cleared her throat. She quickly winked at Luna. Luna stifled tons of giggles. She knew exactly what Celestia was about. "Rise, soldier," she said extremely formally. "Thank you, Commander, for stalking my sister and I our whole lives under our parents order..." Twilight Crescent became very, very red. "...and entertaining Luna by showing her a threstral rainbow." Crescent Shield became very, very red. "U-uh... Pri-Princess," he stammered. "I, uh... The King and Queen, they- They t-told me, too..." "And that is an excuse, Commander. I need to say my thanks." "W-wait... Wha..?" "Yes! I need to say 'thank you!' Now, thank you very, Commander Crescent, for entertaining Luna." "What?" "Yes! Why else would I thank you?" "B-but, I," Commander Crescent stammered. "..." His mouth began to move with no sound. "'Tia," Luna whispered, as if trying not to wake something up. "'Tia, the moon is tired, and the sun is getting restless." Celestia nodded. Both of their horns flared. Luna's magic was a blue that matched her eyes, and Celestia's magic was a purplish-magenta that matched her eyes. The moon slowly made its descent in the sky. Half-way in the descent the east horizon glowed and vibrant orange. It was dawn. And it was Dawn, or Mother. Mother watched the scene of dawn and the night going to sleep. The sun continued rising until it was at the peak of the sky. It was done. Luna yawned, and Celestia noticed. "Alright, Lulu. Time for bed," Celestia said. Luna rubbed her eyes while yawning. "But I'm," another yawn, "not tired, 'Ti..." Luna began producing soft snores. Celestia giggled and lifted, with her magic, the now sleeping napping Luna unto her back. Mother smiled at them as they trotted to the Princess Room, or the girls bedroom. Celestia usually rested with Luna, but today she had to get up at noon for her first court. Mother sighed. "Good luck, 'Tia," she whispered. "Good luck with your subjects..." ===== Celestia trotted to the throne room about five minutes to noon. Today was her first court alone, and she was excited. Mother and Father wouldn't be the ones to listen to their subjects' needs. She was instead! Celestia began to skip. She was adorned in her regalia. It use to be Mother's, but she had hoofed them down to Celestia. She was wearing a golden tiara (not crown, like the one she has now) with several amethysts bejeweled upon it. Her chest piece was a simple golden necklace, and she wore simple golden slippers. Celestia's hair seemed to glow pink. ... And Father had called her the second most beautiful mare in the world. At the time, Celestia groaned at the remark. Father was just so... silly at times. Then she was at the throne room doors. Celestia opened them revealing the announcer, the scribe, a few guards, and the judge, that helped the court host decide what to do. Usually, her family didn't call his opinion, because they knew it was one and the same. But sometimes, what ponies brought to them was... uncouth or very, very uncouth. Celestia shuddered as that memory came. "...Go to Tartarus!" Mother gasped and held Luna's ears in order to keep out such rude sayings. "You heard me! Those pegasi," the male unicorn said harshly, "didn't let it rain on my earth ponies' crops! So go to Tartarus for not doing anything!" Mother placed a soundproof spell upon Luna's ears. She didn't want her moonlight to hear. Just then, Celestia trotted in with a message from Father. Mother rose slowly from the throne, and the sisters watched with curiousity. Mother stood before the unicorn. Mother was taller, and her eyes were furious. "Buck," Mother said. "Buck you." The unicorn cowered. "You dare tell your queen and caretaker," her voice got louder, "to go to Tartarus! And in front of a filly! You despicable creature." She turned to the guards. "His court time his over. Give the earth ponies he overlooks a better noble." She turned to the unicorn. "Be gone. NOW!!" Celestia shook her head to clear the thoughts. Poor Luna... Her soundproof spell unfortunately wore off early, and she heard what Mother said. Celestia trotted to the throne and sat down. She nodded to the announcer. He cleared his throat. "Court subject one," he said loudly and clearly, "please enter!" A unicorn trotted in, muzzle high in the air. He bowed once he was at the back hoof of the throne. He opened his eyes, looked at Celestia, and said, "Your Highness, Guardian of the Sun! I, Silver Ore, come here to make a request for the Rare Nobles." Celestia nodded and motioned with a hoof to continue. Silver Ore cleared his throat again. "We would to start decreeing licenses to miners. There are those who go to the Royal Mines and take the rare minerals and metals." Celestia gasped. "Soldier Sparkle." Celestia's personal guard nodded attentively. Celestia looked at the scribe. "Ink Scroll, please give Soldier Sparkle a copy of what is happening in the mines. Soldier Sparkle, please take the scroll copy to King Dusk." She turned to Silver Ore again. "I am sorry, but neither the judge or I have the authority to permit licenses. Please return tomorrow. Fare well!" Silver Ore nodded, bowed, and trotted away. The announcer cleared his throat. "Court subject two, please enter!" Five Four ponies trotted in, and another pony rested on the only male one's back. Two adults, each of opposite gender, and two fillies (trotting). They were all had straight manes and drab colors: gloomy purple, gray, drab brown, etc. But the one resting on the one pony's back was a white pegasus filly with a poofy yellow mane and tail. She groggily opened her eyes revealing a vivd, cheerful purple. She jumped off her dad's(?) back and began bouncing beside her trotting family(?). How is she making that 'sprigging' sound while bouncing, Celestia thought. Then all them bowed except for the pegasus, who was gawking at the tall ceilings, shiny things, and trying to make the emotionless guards move. To no avail How did she make him move and start playing patty-cake with her!!?! Breath, DiscordFan. Breath. The male rose first. "Sun Guardian. Please, here out the Pie Family." Celestia nodded. "Of course. Please speak, faithful subject." "I am Boulder Pie, and my family and I own a rock farm. Our newest daughter, however, is, um... different." Celestia raised an eyebrow and flapped her wings in question. Boulder Pie reddened a bit. "N-no! Not different because of her species. For... Other reasons. You see, Princess..." He took in a deep breath and exhaled slowly. "... she can perform magic." Celestia gaped. "Ink Scroll," she said urgently. She cleared her throat. "I, Princess Celestia, firstborn to King Dusk and Queen Dawn, Guardian of the Sun, will be teaching and caring for the pegasus filly, of the Pie Family..." She turned to Boulder Pie. "Surprise," he said. She nodded. "... Surprise with the permission of her parents, Boulder Pie and his wife..." "Gem Pie, Primcess," Gem Pie said. "... Gem Pie. I will teach Surprise for ten years or, if her parents wishes so, more. Signed, Princess Celestia." Ink Scroll finished writing the contract. "All finished, Princess," she said as she levitated the contract over to Celestia. Celestia took a quill and signed it, saying she read it, and understood what she wanted. Now, under "Princess Celestia," one word was written. It said "'Tia" in big, cursive writing. She drew two more lines below her signature and levitated the contract and the quill to Boulder and Gem Pie. They signed. Celestia smiled lovingly. "Thank you. I will take good care of her." She giggled. "And Luna and Surprise can have fun with each other!"