The Sun and the Stars: A Twilestia Prompt Collab

by Fuzzyfurvert


411. Bunyip by Silver Scrolls

by Silver Scrolls

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Celestia leaned back against the edge of the large bathtub and sighed contently. A smile formed on her lips and she chuckled a little. “Who knew having a young foal around would be so much fun.” She swirled the bathwater around. “Twilight’s managed to find a place in everyponies heart in these few short months and the castle is warmer than ever.”

She closed her eyes and let herself sink lower into the water until she was floating with her nose just above the water. Suddenly her eyes snapped open and she looked around. “Who’s there?” No answer so she settled down again and closed her eyes. A few moments passed and something brushed her leg. Celestia’s eyes snapped open and she scanned the massive bathtub but saw nothing. “Show yourself.” She charged a spell and scanned the room. “I know you’re there.”

Meanwhile underneath her barrel a small purple filly fought as hard as she could not to giggle and give away her position. She waited for Celestia to lower her guard ever so slightly and then brushed her tail across Celestia’s leg again. The alicorn tensed and spun about over her and Twilight couldn’t help but giggle. Suddenly her view shifted and two eyes stared into hers. “Grr.” Twilgiht wiggled her butt and nipped at Celestia’s nose. “Roar, I’m a bunyip.”

Celestia smiled and bit her lower lip. “Are you now? Then I must vanquish you.” Twilight’s grew huge. “And the only way to vanquish a young purple bunyip is tickles.” Twilight started to squirm as Celestia pulled her closer and closer. “I must protect my little ponies from the wrath of this young bunyip.” She flipped Twilight over and brought her wings forward. “Unless you wish to concede defeat.”

Twilight looked up at her mentor. “Roar.” She grabbed a wing in her magic and started to nibble on a feather.

Celestia chuckled and brought her other wing to bear. “One last chance.” Twilight stared at her defiantly. “Alright mighty bunyip you have asked for it.” She brought the wing down and began to fiercely tickle Twilight.

The room echoed with giggles until a breathless Twilight managed to speak between giggles. “I forfeit, I forfeit.”

Celestia smiled and pulled her wings away. “The mighty bunyip is slain.”

Twilight smiled and pounced, wrapping herself over Celestia’s face and then scrambling onto her back. “The bunyip has one more mighty attack. “Twilight stood on her hind legs. “The bunyip knows your one weakness.” She dramatically brought her front hooves down between Celestia’s wings.

Celestia in turn began to stumble from side to side. “No, the bunyip has defeated me.” She fell over into the water and rolled over, catching Twilight against her barrel. “If I must fall so shall the mighty bunyip.” Celestia began to sink, taking the young Twilight with her.

“The bunyip is not afraid, the water is it’s home.” She took deep breath just as her head went under. Under the water she began to swim away only to be caught by her smirking teacher. Together the fell to the bottom of the bathtub only to surface quickly in a fit of giggles.

“So I see you’ve been reading the books I lent you.” Twilight smiled and nodded as she doggy paddled over to a shallower part of the tub.

“Mhmm. I especially love the one about the creatures that aren’t around anymore.” She paused. “What happened to them all?”

Celestia smiled and pulled Twilight close and began to tell her a story of when she was younger. Twilight closed her eyes and nuzzled up to Celestia as she listened.