The Sun and the Stars: A Twilestia Prompt Collab

by Fuzzyfurvert


384. Jealous by Donraj

by Donraj

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I watch them together and I think to myself, "Why her?"

And I immediately answer myself," Because she was the most powerful unicorn of her generation and then she managed to turn herself into an alicorn."

The fact that the answer is obvious and I know it doesn't help.

It's not like I didn't work hard to master my magic. Being a prince is no substitute for practice and training. As much as I'd like ponies to think otherwise. Maybe not as much as Mutant Princess Nerdpony did, but I had responsibilities she didn't even if she hadn't clearly been destined for greatness.

I sigh as she starts to hyperventilate over something that probably doesn't warrant it and Aunt Celestia stops her with a hug. Honestly, I don't even dislike the filly. She's done great things for all of us and more than earned her place. I just wish I could say the same

"Apple for your thoughts? "

I turn to see the other princess I'm so jealous of. The throwback looks beautiful as ever, and the worst part is that I know she genuinely cares. She's like me. She inherited her wings. So why did she get the same good fortune as her sister?

"Are they still pretending they aren't in love?" I ask. She would know, after all.

"Eyup," Cadance says like some rural earth pony. I refrain from comment. "Some ponies just don't know how lucky they are."

I glance over to where her husband is chatting with Aunt Luna. And by chatting I mean listening politely as she tells a story punctuated with shouts and gesticulations for emphasis. Is Cadance mocking me? No, of course she isn't.

"Indeed," I reply tersely. She shifts uncomfortably, picking up on my tone.

"I thought you would like to know that Rarity is headed this way. "

I wince. She continues.

" I still don't know what got into you at the Gala. Rarity is one of the most gracious mares I've ever met, and one of Twilight's best friends besides!"

I look back at the aforementioned purple princess. "Yes, I suppose it was rather petty of me."